Former bond opponent backs Scottsdale school bond issue
State Rep. Sam Flake, a former bond opponent and Scotts dale School Board member, switches to public support for the $12.9 million proposal. He cites necessary items and urges thorough analysis before implementation. No organized opposition remains ahead of the May 13 election. The four-part plan funds a new elementary school and expansions, high school additions including Coronado, a new high school, and a vocational technical center.
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Sam Flake
Maricopa
Flake
Scottsdale School Board
Scottsdale
Mohaven
Coronado
Scotisdale High School
John Liffiton
Kris O’hara
Nancy Baumann
Villa Monterey
Public apathy vs support for $12.9 million Scottsdale school bond
The Classroom Space Committee reports mixed voter reaction to the Scotts dale bond issue with strong backing near Saguaro and Coronado High Schools and weaker enthusiasm in Arcadia and Scottsdale areas. More than 150 neighborhood coffees draw about 11 to 12 attendees, with nearly 500 volunteers active in canvassing, information sessions, and brochure distribution.
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Coronado High
Doe
Strickler
Arcadia
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Paiute
Soloma
Hopi
Ingleside
Phoenix considers small cigarette and liquor tax to balance budget
City Manager Robert Coop proposes a 5 cent per pack tax on cigarettes and a half state rate on liquor beer and wine to raise about 4.6 million for the next fiscal year. Industry reps predict protests at the Monday meeting and warn of cross town shopping to avoid the new levy.
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UPI
Robert Coop
Coops
Clark Tatum
Valley - Vendors, Inc
Camelback High School
John Wayne Farewell for Bruno and Gilles Ends Arizona Stay
French boys Bruno Lassus and Gilles travel from Sky Harbor after a year in American schooling in Tonalea Arizona. John Wayne sends best wishes as the duo prepare to return to France aboard a Motorola family flight to Toulouse.
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Bruno
Lassus
Ae Motorola
Toulouse
France
Jill
Giles
John ‘Wayne
Phoenix
Mare
Motorola
Pentagon shifts carrier task force to Yellow Sea moves from Sea of Japan
The Pentagon says the carrier led task force now operates in the Yellow Sea after moving from the Sea of Japan on April 20 following a reconnaissance plane shootdown. The move aims to improve relations with Russia and extend the fleet’s protective reach.
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Pentagon
Sea of Japan
Yellow Sea
Korea
U.S
Russia
City Council narrows zoning plan as study resumes
City officials push to finish a 170 page zoning ordinance adopted in a multi session review. Controversial items include antenna height limits and site plan rules while opposition cites noise and housing restrictions. A site plan committee aims to curb public hearings unless major issues arise.
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Bud Tims
Civic Center
Tims
Arizona Water Co Rate Cut Study Moves Forward
Arizona Corporation Commissioners will study arguments on whether to scale back recent rate increases for the Arizona Water Co. The panel voted 2 to 1 against an immediate cut, with Charles Garland and Milton Husky noting the attorney general advised a decrease requires notifying the company of the causes. Commissioner Dick Herbert voted for a quick cut.
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Phoenix
UPI
Arizona Corporation
Arizona Water Co
Charles Garland
Milton
Husky
Dick Herbert
Scottsdale pilot missing on flight from Blackfoot to Scottsdale
A single engine plane piloted by James Sheehan of Scottsdale disappeared while en route from Blackfoot to Scottsdale. Idaho aeronautics director says weather was erratic and the pilot lacked instrument training, with a Luke AFB plane joining the search. Forecast calls for sunny skies and highs in the 80s with cool nights.
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Boise
Luke Air Force Base
Ariz
Trial in recess in Arizona theft case at Mohave County court
Ronald Hooper, charged with receiving stolen goods, remains in recess in the Superior Court at Phoenix. Judge Frank Gordon and most of Friday were spent behind closed doors in Mohave County proceedings as the trial nears Wednesday resumption.
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Phoenix
UPI
Ronald Hooper
Frank Gordon
Mohave County
Councilman Bills His Pool Promises Unkept
At the April 15 city council meeting Councilman Bill Jenkins complained to Peter Marcus about an unfinished pool built by Marcus's company. Marcus pledged completion in 100 days and planned a council swimming party at Jenkins home healing the dispute. The council members did not attend the event hosted by Jenkins daughter as they waited for the promised invites.
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Peter Marcus
Jenkins
Marcus
Ing
Marcus’ Company
Bill
Jenkins Pool
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