American Drug opens second East Valley store in Mesa
American Drug Stores will unveil its 799th location at 1102 N Higley Road in Mesa on January 26, a 19,953 square foot outlet employing 35 people. District Manager Kevin Staples says the focus is top quality health and beauty products for the Mesa community.
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Builders train carpenters in new Arizona program
The Home Builders Association of Central Arizona will host a nationwide expansion site for a training program titled Carpentry Qualified Framer. The course teaches skills for a career in residential construction and starts Jan 31 with enrollment via 1 800 433 8736.
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Showcase at the Capitol highlights Arizona products and firms
The Arizona Association of Industries schedules Showcase at the Capitol from 11 30 a m to 4 p m at Wesley Bolin Plaza Phoenix. It features Arizona made goods from golf clubs to no tail helicopters by McDonnell Douglas. Arizona manufacturers account for over 94 percent of the state s exports worth 6 6 billion and contribute more than 30 billion yearly to the economy. The industry includes 324 companies presenting to the Legislature and agencies. Arizona Avenue Pet Grooming in Chandler opens at 2200 N Arizona Avenue Suite 4 offering grooming for dogs and cats.
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Governor proposes 25 percent cut to weights and measures
Gov. Fife Symington calls for trimming the Department of Weights and Measures budget by about a quarter. Most reductions would come from inspector cuts, leaving only 20 inspectors for the state, one third fewer than two years ago. Director John Hays commented on the plan.
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Weights budget fight over consumer protections
The department faces cuts that critics say raise consumer complaints by about 30 percent. Geoffrey Gonsher and deputy Hays push to override the governor, citing growing regulatory duties as hundreds of new businesses require site visits. The agency tests gasoline quality, requires price postings, and proposes eliminating nine positions to save money despite a governor thrust to cut 19.
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Reunion planners ease high school gatherings in the Valley
Valley firm First Class Reunions Inc. arranges all details for class reunions from venue and catering to decorations and memorablia. Owners Linda Cook and Patti Munzert take on the logistics, cover hotel deposits, hire DJs, and handle communications, letting committees focus on customized events and fundraising.
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Mountain Shadow High School
Medigap rules glitch limits seniors coverage access
Congress should fix a drafting error in the Medigap reform two years old that tightens the anti duplication rule, sometimes barring seniors with any other health benefits from buying a Medigap policy. State differences and help lines noted, with emphasis on comparing policy details and prices.
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Blue chips rise amid market highs and California quake
Blue-chip shares edged higher for a second straight session as the Dow Jones gained to 3,870.29 amid profit-taking and a quake in California. Volume fell to 226.42 million, with insurers soft and California construction stocks up, while the S&P 500 declined to 473.30 and the Nasdaq inched lower.
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