NOVEMBER 2019:
Daily Independent – Chris Caraveo
– https://yourvalley.net/stories/help-is-out-there-for-caregivers-of-people-with-alzheimers-dementia,115905
Care for the caregivers – November
is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Considering our readers’ median age, a very appropriate
story written by Chris making sure people don’t forget those who take care of
people dealing with Alzheimer’s who themselves may be suffering from emotional
stress and/or depression. Multiple medical professionals quoted and the story
also includes ways to get help, if needed.
Daily Independent – Matt Roy – https://yourvalley.net/stories/avoid-rip-off-danger-shopping-lawman-experts-advice-black-friday,118374
Avoid rip-off, danger while shopping
– Lawman, experts offer advice to those out on Black Friday
A very timely story ahead of the Black Friday shopping
frenzy warning shoppers what to look out for and how to stay safe both
physically and in the pocketbook. Advice from experts included along with
several tips.
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon – Richard Dyer – https://yourvalley.net/apache-junction-independent/stories/mandatory-solid-waste-collection-approved-in-apache-junction,120376.
Apache Junction adopted a somewhat controversial measure whereas municipal
leaders installed civil and criminal infractions if residents do not sign-up
for mandatory rubbish service with Republic Services. Richard Dyer, our East
Valley news editor, provided the community with up-to-date and detailed
reporting on the municipal program and now-official vote. The initial story
accounted for nearly 6,000 page views, analytics show.
Glendale – Mark Carlisle - https://yourvalley.net/glendale-independent/stories/some-glendale-high-schools-seeking-grant-funding-for-police-officers-on-campus,118144?
- Student safety and well-being is a concern in most any city or town, but it
often comes at a cost, which is just what this story illustrates by presenting
the fiscal facts of what is necessary to foster an economically feasible
solution with the best interests of students, residents and service men and
women in mind.
Litchfield Park - Mark Carlisle - https://yourvalley.net/litchfield-park-independent/stories/growth-on-tap-goodyear-invests-in-water-infrastructure-to-fuel-future-development,118492
- This story presents a broad picture of the region's connective socioeconomic
dependency and covers no less than three issues affecting readers in the
Goodyear area, discussing the interwoven effects of the city's population
growth, its sustainable water sources, and further industrial development.
Paradise Valley – Melissa
Rosequist -- https://www.yourvalley.net/paradise-valley-independent/stories/paradise-valley-continues-to-grapple-with-short-term-rental-prevalence-mitigation,120985.
The elected leaders of the Town of Paradise Valley
are --- along with neighboring Scottsdale --- are the epicenter of the
short-term rental marketplace political conundrum. Along with the issues
surrounding the bourgeoning marketplace of the shared economy the issue has
become emotional and political on a few fronts as an elected leader in Paradise
Valley is also the president and CEO of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce.
Peoria – Phil Haldiman - https://yourvalley.net/peoria-independent/stories/peoria-moving-forward-with-city-charter-changes-max-mayor-terms-could-go-from-2-to-3,119685
- Detailing five possible changes to the Peoria city charter, as well as the
process involved in enacting those changes, this story offers readers a
timeline of the proposed amendments and presents a breakdown of what is being
considered and why.
Queen Creek – Richard Dyer - https://www.yourvalley.net/queen-creek-independent/stories/almost-time-to-be-counted-in-the-2020-census,117364. There is no community in Arizona experiencing more
explosive growth than the Town of Queen Creek. Most importantly for a growing
community is ensuring an accurate count of the residents. Our Queen Creek
product offers a compelling and informative leader story on the upcoming
Census. With a growing community, comes growing municipal needs and the Town of
Queen Creek appears to now be embarking on the pursuit of its own police department.
https://www.yourvalley.net/queen-creek-independent/stories/queen-creek-study-considers-starting-municipal-police-department,120928
Scottdale – Melissa Rosequist -- https://www.yourvalley.net/scottsdale-independent/stories/by-the-numbers-scottsdale-violent-crimes-reported,120959. A part of our 2019 Paper of Record effort: Melissa
provided a report on violent crimes reported within city limits. The numbers
reveal sexual assault has become very predominant in Scottsdale as law
enforcement officials contend in contrast to other municipalities, Scottsdale
is safe. In addition, to final installment of our Paper of Record initiative,
the Scottsdale team offered robust election coverage, a feature piece saluting
our nation’s heroes along with timely meet your neighbor profiles. https://www.yourvalley.net/scottsdale-independent/stories/the-cost-of-american-freedom,118589?. The Census: https://www.yourvalley.net/scottsdale-independent/stories/2020-census-what-is-it-good-for-in-scottsdale,118017
Sun City – Rusty Bradshaw - https://yourvalley.net/sun-city-independent/stories/sun-city-residents-vent-anger-over-proposal,120850
- Sun Citians frequently express their concern over the community's appearance,
its financial stability, and the general sense of those in charge doing what's
right for residents, and this story touches on all three factors as they relate
to a piece of property's potential development, featuring commentary from all
sides of the issue in the process.
Sun City West – Roger Ball - https://yourvalley.net/sun-city-west-independent/stories/ccr-committee-divided-on-duties,120584?
- While Sun City West residents may have their own issues with the community’s
covenants, conditions and restrictions, this story pulls back the curtain to
reveal the contentions and contrasting opinions within the CC&R committee
itself, integrating multiple sources to delve into the subject at hand, the
value to all involved, and what residents should know about those making the
decisions.
Surprise – Jason Stone - https://yourvalley.net/surprise-independent/stories/grand-avenue-traffic-speeds-up-through-surprise,121428?
- As a relatively outlying city in the Valley, Surprise is routinely impacted
by decisions regarding traffic and roadway suitability, and this story,
discussing an increase in speed limit along a major street, gives residents a
cursory overview of what they can expect, why the change in the first place,
and how it may impact resident safety and accessibility.
