Bond decision looms for Maricopa County community colleges
The Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board will vote to seek a $459 million bond in the November election. If approved, homeowners would face about $17 yearly tax increase on an $86,000 home. Chancellor Paul Elsner cites rapid enrollment growth and plans to expand classroom space by 50 percent across 10 colleges and centers. Funds would cover facilities, upgrades, energy conservation, and special projects, with no new campus planned. The measure follows a 1992 bond setback and a 1984 success, and, if approved, goes to the State Board for consent before the November ballot. The board meets at 7 p.m. at Tempe district offices. the meeting is open to the public.
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Maricopa County
Elsner
Eisner
State Board of Directors For Community Colleges
District Support Services Center
14Th St
Tempe
Longtime Mesa High records keeper recalls fire and change
Stewart, a veteran Mesa High employee, describes fire that destroyed several departments on October 1, 1967 and led to a 1972 rebuild. She recalls saving records across the street and now manages 700 seniors credits with enhanced computer systems. She notes traffic growth and enduring school spirit.
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Stewart
John Kleiner
Mesa High
Southern Avenue
Gilbert Road
Mesa High School
Investigators See No Copper Jacket in Crime Scene Photos
Steese described photo enlargements from the scene as not showing a copper jacket. He noted wounds did not match a mushroomed bullet jacket. Fulminante delayed police after the girl ran away to a friend's house. She had taken clothes, books, money, and a .357 Magnum. The victim was found Sept 16, 1982, south of University Drive. autopsy suggests death within 45 minutes of dinner.
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Steese
Fulminante
Jeneane
University Drive
Cities test composting yard waste in two cities
Scottsdale and Tempe will trial a yard waste recycling plan by composting yard waste to produce fertilizer for landscape projects. Tempe will build an experimental compost pile to hold 200 tons in two large plastic bags for two to three months. Total cost about 9867 dollars with each city sharing half. They will also split about 3500 dollars for testing.
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Scottsdale
McKellips
Miller Roads
Tempe
Armed robbery targets Mesa hotel clerk at 4 a.m.
Two men entered the Lexington Hotel Suites lobby at 1410 S Country Club Dr in Mesa about 4 am. The gunman bound the 29-year-old clerk with tape and gagged her with a washcloth. The suspects, described as white in their 20s, fled. Police also report a separate case: a 36-year-old man jailed on 13 sex-related counts, with the alleged victim molested since 1992. Additional incidents include a drive-by shooting near a Mesa apartment complex, a car theft on railroad tracks in Tempe, and burglars caught fleeing from a burglarized apartment near Senor Phroggs.
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Mesa
Lexington Hotel
S. Country Club Drive
John Frank Alvarez
Alvarez
Tempe
Orange Street
Smith Road
Price Road
Senor Phroggs
Apache Blvd
West Valley
Mark Frankson
Kyle Gomez
Keith Kingren
East Spence Avenue
Tempe man dies on tracks amid despondency near McAllister and Rural
Tempe police say a 40 year old man likely killed himself by lying between moving rails near McAllister Avenue and Rural Road Sunday night. The engineer saw him lift his head then lie down. investigators note the victim was despondent.
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Tempe
McAllister Avenue
Escapee from Holbrook jail steals car with children
Authorities search for Eddie Jay Anderson, 37, who escaped Holbrook jail Sunday afternoon by cutting a fence, stole a car carrying three children ages 16, 11, and 3 months, then abandoned it 40 miles away near Sanders. the children were unharmed.
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Holbrook
Eddie Jay Anderson
Sanders
Acco
Navajo
Ment. Anderson
Phoenix
Anderson
Arizona lawmakers report outside income free trips
Arizona lawmakers disclosed substantial outside earnings and free travel in personal financial reports. Sen. Dennis DeConcini showed vast ranges from real estate, Sen. John McCain added Navy pension and holdings, while Rep. Sam Coppersmith and Rep. Jon Kyl reported gains tied to trusts and real estate. Several trips funded by AIPAC and other groups accompanied these funds. Pastor received free Derby tickets and visited Seagram's while defending Clinton’s budget.
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Washington
Arizona
Dennis DeConcini
John McCain
Hensley & Co
House
Senate
U.S
Sam Coppersmith
Jon Kyl
Coppersmith
We care about our children and our schools
A brief civic note from the Tribune Newspapers stresses commitment to students and school programs. It frames parental involvement as essential for improving education and supporting district efforts. The message highlights community unity and ongoing investment in schools.
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Mesa
Tribune
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