Holbrook to Open Public Golf Course This July
Holbrook prepares to open a new public golf course in early July with a grand opening planned for July 26. Howard Snyder the golf pro told the city council growth in grass accelerated by warm weather and tentative early rounds may occur before the grand opening. A driving range is planned and the course will be publicly operated to attract players and potential industrial interest.
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Holbrook
Howard Snyder
Snyder
Stuart Szink
Visitation up 53 percent at Petrified Forest Park
Tour traffic at Petrified Forest National Park rose 53 percent year to date and 60 percent in May from 1973 figures. Chief Ranger Pete Berrett cites California visitors as the main source, notes ongoing theft of petrified wood, with roughly 2,400 pounds recovered and more expected as summer crowds grow.
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Petrified Forest National Park
Pete Berrett
The
Forest
Barrett
California
Berrett
We Have The Right Things In America Says Chamber List
The United States Chamber of Commerce highlights strengths of freedom education economy and moral energy in a special message. It cites freedom of choice religion and speech, strong education, robust economy, fertile agriculture, and leadership will as core national assets. Continued on Page 4.
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America
Sam
Ford
Middle East
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
APS says Units 2 and 3 on schedule at Cholla plant
Donald W. Campbell APS project manager confirms Units 2 and 3 at the Cholla project near Joseph City remain on schedule. Unit 4 awaits final approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission and APS officials in Phoenix provide details on the status.
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Arizona Public Service
Cholla
Joseph City
Donald W. Campbell
APS
Arizona Corporation Commission
Phoenix
Holbrook Wrestlers Pursue National Freestyle Meet Funds
Holbrook Amateur Wrestling Club launches Amateur Wrestling Week June 1 to 7 to raise money for eight wrestlers to compete at the National Freestyle Championships in Rock Island Illinois July 3 and 4. A Friday teen dance at the American Legion Hall begins at 8 p.m. with funds supporting travel and entry expenses. The team includes Bobby Fischer Bookkeeper Fisher Mike Garcia Robert Garcia Greg Mahlmeister Felix Nez Tommy Romo and Tommy Tafoya. The event closes with a freestyle tournament at Mike Starr Gym Saturday June 7 from 10 a.m. to evening with free admission.
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Holbrook
Rock Island
American Legion Hall
Bobby
Cowboy
No Word Yet On Appointment For Navajo County Judge
Navajo County supervisors said they have not received word from Governor Raul H. Castro on who will fill the second division of the Navajo County superior court. Castro previously said a decision would come before July 1 as he reviews applicants and recommendations, with John Taylor the county attorney and Alex Russin the Holbrook attorney among those considered.
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Navajo County Board of Supervisors
Raul H. Castro
Navajo County Superior Court
Castro
John Taylor
Alex Russin
Holbrook
County Calendar Public meetings and celebrations across Navajo County
The Navajo County Historical Society hosts its fifth annual dinner Saturday June 7 at Falcon Restaurant Winslow with dinner at 7 and four dollar price. Holbrook school board sets a public hearing on the 1975 76 budget at 7 30 a m June 12 at 1000 No Eighth Ave. Monument Valley Kayenta districts budgets hearing June 11 5 p m in Kayenta gym to form unified budget. Joseph City board holds budget hearing June 18 at new school conference room. Snowflake Pioneer Days July 24 25 26. Taylor Fourth of July events include barbecue games rodeo and dance. Heber Fourth of July rodeo highlight. Reamns Canyon board budget 1975 76 and Keams Canyon Math Trailer announced. Winslow Hoof n Horn rodeo June 14 15 rodeo 1 30 p m junior at 7 p m June 13. Northland Pioneer College directors budget hearing June 19 2 p m Holbrook Center. Holbrook Petrified Forest Chamber meets June 11 12 noon Western Holiday Restaurant. All invited.
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The
Navajo County Historical Society
Falcon
Winslow
Holbrook School
No. Eighth Ave
Monument Valley High School
Kayenta
Joseph City
Taylor
Reamns Canyon School Board
Keams Canyon
Winslow Rodeo Grounds
Winslow Chamber of Commerce
Rodeo
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook Center
Holbrook-Petrified Forest Chamber of Commerce
Navajo County Board of Supervisors
William R. Smith
Ira Osmond
State Auditor’s Office
Melvin Burrell
Holbrook
Snowflake
Show Low
Pinetop- Lakeside
Smith
Delbert Self Resigns Post As Holbrook City Manager
A resignation letter from Holbrook city manager Delbert Self was accepted with regrets after a leave of absence prompted by his father's death. Self will remain available as a consultant while he stays in Texas to help family business. The council heard from Municipal Consulting Services about fiscal aid and received department updates. The Snowflake Taylor Women's Club will sell concessions at city parks on select days. A pickup cab was broken into on June 1, with a camera and gear valued at $430 stolen.
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Delbert Self
Holbrook
Self
Texas
Everett Cooley
Cooley
Andy Tomlinson
Municipal
Robert Caddell
County Considers Computer System for Navajo County
County supervisors discuss acquiring a county wide computer to handle payroll and disbursements for schools and offices. A survey by an independent firm will assess needs across districts and county functions prior to bids and installation.
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Smith
Phoenix
Navajo
Snowflake Declares June Sparkle Month For Town Beautification
The town of Snowflake designates June as Make Snowflake Sparkle Month led by chairwoman Mrs Dean Flake. A town-wide clean-up day is planned for June 14 with civic and church groups invited to participate as plaques will honor participating homes and businesses. The project also targets Main Street improvements as part of the bicentennial festivities, overseen by the Snowflake Beautification Committee, an offshoot of the Snowflake Historical Society led by Stanford Flake.
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Snowflake
Dean Flake
Main Street
The
Snowflake Beautification Committee
Snowflake Historical Society
Stanford Flake
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Snowflake School Board
Lynn Ellsworth
David Decker
Leland Smith
Corporation Commission
Campbell
Bechtel Power Corporation
Heber
Prescott
Tomlinson
Williams
Lewis McDougal
Snowflake-Taylor Woman’s Club
City By Park
LDS Church
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