Phoenix City Hiking Parks and Preserves to Charge $5 Fee for Parking
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$5 Parking Fee being added to Phoenix Mountain Parks
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As of August 1st it's going to cost up to $5 per day to anyone who parks at one of the Phoenix mountain parks or  preserves.The mountain parks and preserve areas ring Phoenix and, along with Piestewa, include Camelback, South and North mountain parks. The new parking fee comes as parks and recreation officials attempt to generate $500,000 during fiscal 2010-11 as mandated by the city's new efficiency committee. the seven-member board unanimously approved a lesser charge of up to $5 a day, $50 for six months or $75 per year. Passes would be purchased online, at a parks department website that will be set up this month. Users will log in their car license-plate number and other information, pay and then print out the pass to be placed on their dashboard. Passes also will be sold at city parks and recreation offices. Multiple family cars, two or three, can be listed for that same annual pass, said Jim Burke, Phoenix assistant parks director. No passes are needed for anyone hiking, biking or riding a horse into the Phoenix mountain parks or preserves. For the first six months of the program, no one without a pass will be fined. But notices will go on windshields, noting the new fees and how they can pay for the pass. Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2010/07/03/20100703phoenix-parks-parking-fee.html#ixzz0v65yjEW6 |
Posted at 11:38AM Jul 29, 2010 by Louisa Ward & Robyn Viktor in General | Comments[0]
Pets Needing A Home - Nonprofit Rescue for left behind foreclosure pets
"Lost our Home" is a nonprofit group of real estate professionals who rescue pets left behind due to foreclosures or other financial hardship.
There are many pets that need a foster or permanent home. You can go to the links below to help out by donating or offering these pets a home. Click the links below for a current list of pets in need provided by the Lost our Home Foundation.
Click Here to view the dogs and cats that need a home.
Posted at 11:08AM Jul 13, 2010 by Louisa Ward & Robyn Viktor in General | Comments[0]
Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
We occasionally learn about appliance recalls That we know could possiblt affect our WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Dishwashers Units: About 1.7 million in the United States Manufacturer: Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich. Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher’s heating element can pose a serious fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall includes Maytag®, Amana®, Jenn-Air®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences. For more information click hereMaytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
valued clients. I hope you will find this information useful.
Posted at 10:29AM Jul 13, 2010 by Louisa Ward & Robyn Viktor in General | Comments[0]
Summer Hiking Guide
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Summer Hiking Guide
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 From rugged routes ascending isolated mountain peaks above the Salt River Canyon to trickling creeks weaving through bucolic glens on the Mogollon Rim, Arizona is a hiker's paradise, especially in the summer. Whether you're interested in epic, adrenaline rushing adventures or easy, breezy creek-side ambles, we've found a listing of 21 trails that are your best bets for cool summer treks.Phoenix Magazine has put together a thorough hiking guide to fulfill your need for adventure all summer long.
They break down the trails into 4 catergories:
Click the links for More information - Have Fun & Be Safe! |
Posted at 10:09AM Jul 13, 2010 by Louisa Ward & Robyn Viktor in General | Comments[0]
