County weighs flood plan and water rights ruling
Navajo County grapples with flood map adoption under FIRM rules as Winslow and other towns face building restrictions. The board orders public meetings, warns six month window to pass ordinance or risk flood insurance aid. Separate action: every county landowner may be a claimant in Little Colorado River watershed water rights adjudication with notices by certified mail. hearings set in Apache County and claims due by May 1982.
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Ron Grimsley
Nealy Comm
Ieeal Insurance Rate Map
Little Op River
Winslow
Holbrook
Snowflake
Show Low
Bushman Acres
Ames
Minas
Board of Supervisors
Little
Colorado River
Larry Linser
State Department of Water Resources
Navajo County
Apache County
Coconino County
Ron Gillmatey
Wner
Little Cole River
Apache Cornwell
Coconino Count
Superior Court
Arizona
Holbrook Winslow
Navajo County Board of Supervisors
J.R. Pennington
Pennington
Holbrook Schools Open Aug 24 With Registration Ongoing
Holbrook schools start August 24 with full day classes and cafeteria services. New students register August 10 to 14, returning students pick up schedules August 17 to 20 by grade, and immunization records and birth certificates are required. High school athletes must show a birth certificate and eighth grade diploma plus sixth grade reading proof.
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Holbrook
Anmg
Scheiy
Tefeteria
Pusser
Jagal “Recutitit
Hulet School
Woodruff School
Park School
Sheldon School
Zation
Ume
Air Controllers Strike Draws Ire Over Wages and Rules
The writer argues against air traffic controllers who struck against the government, noting high federal pay and calls for shorter hours. They question the respect for agreements and compare the stress of controllers to that faced by ordinary Americans, urging compliance with the law.
County events and calendar notes for Navajo County
Congressman Eldon Rudd's mobile office visits Navajo County August 21 22 with stops in Joseph City Woodruff and Holbrook. Up With People concert August 22 at Joseph City High School auditorium tickets 450 for seniors and youths 550 for adults. Navajo County Fair opens August 19 in Holbrook running to August 23. Schools resume August 24 in Holbrook Joseph City Snowflake Winslow. Joseph City swim meet August 15 at 10 am for children seven and under.
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Eldon Rudd
Navajo County
Joseph City
Woodruff
Holbrook
Fairgrounds
Up With People Organization
Joseph City High School
Nual
Snowflake
Winslow
Weather Outlook For Five Days Scattered Showers Local Heavy Rain
The region can expect scattered showers with pockets of heavy rainfall over the next five days. Cooler temperatures are forecast with highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the 60s.
Take Time To Smile Take Time To Smile Retirement
A lighthearted note on retirement contrasts happiness with finances, joking that retirement should be twice as joyful for a husband while half as costly, reflecting a humorous balance between contentment and money.
Holbrook School Board Meeting Cancelled for Aug 13
Luther Flick, Holbrook School District superintendent, said the board meeting on August 13 is cancelled due to one member being ill and two others out of town, leaving no quorum. A special meeting could be called for urgent items. next regular meeting is September 10 at 7:30 p.m.
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Holbrook
Luther Flick
Flick
Joseph City Sets Early Start For School Year
Joseph City High School outlines plans for opening on August 24 with classes from 8 30 a.m. to 3 18 p.m. Students must register by August 19 or attend a Friday makeup session to complete registration and pick up books. Upperclassmen and freshmen are urged to schedule counseling appointments and book checkout begins August 21. Lunch is shortened to 40 minutes from noon to 12 40.
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Joseph City High School
Diana Rogers
Council Closes Session On Union Policy Discussion
Holbrook city council members briefly debated a policy on collective bargaining, then moved the item to executive session. It remains unclear if any action was taken or the policy’s contents, but it is believed to deny recognition of unions and restrict certain supervisory membership. County Sheriff Gillespie urged delaying passage, citing county concerns.
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Holbrook
Navajo County
Marlin Gillespie
Gilespie
Jim Baldry
Rotary Club
Arizona Street
First St
Navajo Blvd
Holbrook Senior Citizens Street Dance This Saturday
Residents of the Holbrook area attend the third annual street dance at the center parking lot this Saturday evening August 15. A Spanish supper prepared by Sen. and Mrs. Tony Baldon benefits the Extended Care Committee facility fund. Tickets are $3 per plate and may be bought by noon tomorrow at the senior center. Over 11 organizations will host booths with watermelon ice cream crafts bake sale and a cartoon show for children. Activities begin at 5 pm with supper served 6 to 7 pm. The event supports Holbrook’s centennial celebration plans.
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Holbrook
Tony Baldon
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Cochise
JoLynn Fox
Holbrook Schools
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Department of Economic Security
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