Conflict of interest noted in Arizona auto test stations
The state’s 12 auto emission testing stations, built and leased by Gosnell Construction Co and Hamilton Test Systems of Windsor Locks, faced controversy over ties to former Gov. Jack Williams. The $26.7 million contract combined bidding and evaluating offers, with Gosnell also tied to the stations’ building. Western Savings and Loan funded the project, led by ex-mayor John Driggs.
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Gosnell Construction Co
Hamilton Test Systems
Windsor Locks
Conn
Gosnell
Jack Williams
Williams
Dan Gosnell
Dan Stone
Hamilton
Gosnells
Robert Gosnell
Stone
Gosnell Construction
Western Savings and Loan Association
Association
John Driggs
Scottsdale mayor cites citizen forums boosting quality of life
Mayor William C. Jenkins credited a high degree of citizen participation with a special quality of life in Scottsdale. He noted more than 1,600 residents have helped shape city policies over four years and highlighted STEP Forums and public hearings as channels for input. A downtown senior center is planned to open in July under STEP guidance.
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Scottsdale
William C. Jenkins
Jenkins
Richard V. Campana
Charles Smith
Johannes elected head of Scottsdale Boys Club
Bruce F. Johannes elected president of the Boys' Club of Scottsdale and chairman of its executive committee by the 54 member board. He has served on the board since 1972 and succeeds James H. Hill. New 1976 officers include Don Davis and Greg B. Dean. The club serves over 2,000 Scottsdale area youths with programs at 7502 E Osborn Rd and Jackrabbit Rd and 81st St. Executive director is Gil Gifford.
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Bruce F. Johannes
Arizona Bank
Boys’ Club of
Scottsdale
Johannes
James H. Hill
James Bruner
Northern Trust Co
Ron Colletti
Hitching Post
Don Davis
Greg B. Dean
Davis
Valley National Bank
Dean
United Bank
E. Osborn Rd
Jackrabbit Road
81St Street
Gil Gifford
Park panel backs light for tennis at Chaparral High
The Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commission approved a joint agreement with the city and Scottsdale School District to light four Chaparral High School tennis courts. The district maintains nets and courts while the city handles lights and electrical system. Public use will be free due to cooperative use, and the city covers utility costs. The measure awaits approval by the city council and school board.
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Scottsdale
Chaparral High School
Parks and Recreation Commission
Scottsdale City
Parks Commission
Cholla Park
Scottsdale Municipal Airport
Chaparral High
APS condemns nuclear plant fees in Arizona drive
Arizona Public Service President Keith L. Turley warned against a circulating initiative to halt nuclear power, saying it would cripple economic growth and job creation. He argued the measure would force legislature decisions beyond expert control and cited a broader nationwide campaign.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona Public Service . Co
Keith L. Turley
Turley
Tucson
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Energy Research and Development Administration
Washington, D.C
California
Obituary Edward C. Pomeroy 73 Serta Mattress Co. chief
Edward Coffin Pomeroy 73 chairman of the board of Serta Mattress Co. of Omaha died Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He spent winters in Arizona, lived at 8350 East McKellips Road, and was with Serta 55 years. Survivors include wife Catherine and two sons John William of Omaha and four grandchildren.
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Edward Coffin Pomeroy
Messinger Mortuary Chapel
Indian School Rd
Omaha
Neb
Pomeroy
Serta Mattress Co
St. Joseph's Hospital
Iowa
E. McKellips Rd
Arizona
Serta Co
St. Barnabas On the
Catherine B. Sons
John William
Omaha, Neb
Metz Rosary and Funeral for Jack J Metz in Arizona
Jack J Metz 2, died Tuesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Rosary today at Messinger Mortuary with mass Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. He lived at Fountain Hills, born in West Virginia, longtime Michigan native, WWII veteran. Survived by brothers Michael and Julian, sisters Pauline Slodzinski Frances Szctela Mary Katherine Chema, and cousin Arthur Bach.
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Jack John Metz
Messinger Mortuary
Indian School Rd
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Second Street
Miller Road
Michael
Ohio
Julian
Germany
Pauline Slodzinski
Frances Szctela
Maryland
Mary
Katherine Chema
Arthur Bach
Fountain Hill
Lawrence E. O'Brien dies in Scottsdale at 5
Lawrence Emmet O'Brien 5 of 14206 Montrose Plaza Fountain Hills died Tuesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Born in Pennsylvania he moved to Arizona three years ago from io. Survived by wife Zita son William Lawrence and daughter Pamela Ann McGowan both of Columbus Ohio a brother out of state and one grandson. Prayer service 7 p.m. Saturday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel 7601 E Indian School Rd visitation after 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Lawrence Emmet O'Brien
Montrose Plaza
Fountain Hills
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Mr. O’brien
Zita
William Lawrence
Pamela Ann McGowan
Columbus, Ohio
Messinger Mortuary Chapel
E. Indian School Rd
Desert Alpine Reserve offers survival course through February
The Desert Alpine Reserve Emergency Service will run mountain and desert survival classes for the fifteenth consecutive year. Sessions occur every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. starting next Tuesday with a $5 registration. Topics include water, shelter, signaling, fire, navigation, food, and first aid. Optional field trip will occur at Navajo School, Camelback and Granite Reef Roads.
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Desert Alpine Reserve Emergency Service
DARES
Navajo School
Camelback
Granite Reef Roads
Stolen Tools From Henley Residence Reported
Police said nearly $1,200 in electrician tools were stolen from Tom W. Henley at 8243 E Crestwood between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening. The loss included a $256 chainsaw two tool chests with $650 in machinists tools a $150 acetylene torch and other items.
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Tom W. Henley
E. Crestwood
Henley
Senate fire over Castro picks in Arizona agencies
In Phoenix the State Senate faces a push by unified Democrats and some Republicans to block Gov. Raul Castro’s appointments of Vernon Hoy as DPS director and Dr. Suzanne Dandoy as DHS chief. Hoy, a former Los Angeles deputy police chief, is challenged for not being from Arizona and Robertson's disqualification fuels the fight. Castro vows Dandoy’s confirmation, while warning lawmakers of potential budget veto reprisals.
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Senate
Raul Castro
Department of Public Safety
Department of Health Services
Vernon Hoy
Suzanne Dandoy
State Health Department
Hoy
Arizona
Castro
Los Angeles
Lloyd Robertson
DPS
Dandoy
Robertson
Judiciary Committee
Bob Stump
D-Tolleson
DHS
Manuel Pena
Bill Swink
San Manuel
Tom Moore
Tucson
James Mack
Tempe
Stephen Davis
Tubac
Pena
Blubaum
Maricopa County
Paul Blubaum
Wetzel
Lawrence Wetzel
Arizona panel backs beer sales at state venues
The Senate Agriculture Commerce and Labor Committee endorsed a bill allowing beer sales at Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the State Fairground by a 7 to 1 vote. Sen. John Roeder was the sole dissenter calling it licensing the state to push drugs. Anthony Lincoln moves to new BIA Southwest Field Coordinator post in Albuquerque after Navajo Area transfer. Earlier, Maricopa County Assessor Kenneth Kunes seeks delay of January auto registration late penalties to allow time for antismog inspections, with about 41 000 drivers affected.
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Phoenix
Senate Agriculture, Commerce and Labor Committee
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
John Roeder
Scottsdale
Roeder
Window Rock
Navajo
Anthony Lincoln
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Southwest
Lincoln
Albuquerque
Maricopa
Kenneth Kunes
Kunes
J. Mack
M.D
Pat Barham
Calle Redondo
Arizona
Jay Gaskins
Arcadia
City Public Works
Jenkins
Straiger
Godzilla
Mgr
Dale Carter
Progress
Palo Verde
Gaskins
Campart
Campana
Palo Verde R.V
Campana & Straiger
Scottsdale City
Las Vegas
Tuition payment plan eyed by Arizona House panel
The Arizona House Education Committee endorsed a 5.5 million supplemental appropriation for community colleges and signaled forthcoming funding changes. Rep Anne Lindeman pledged a bill to require tuition payments by all students.
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Phoenix
House Education Committee
Arizona Community Colleges
Anne Lindeman
R-Glendaile
Phoenix Insurance Candidate Tops State Directorship
Phoenix agent Jack Trimble is the leading candidate for the State Insurance Director post. Orson Secrist, a Scottsdale consultant to developers, was named as a secondary choice by the governor’s screening committee.
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Phoenix
Jack Trimble
Orson Secrist
Scottsdale
Castro
Photo mixup apologizes for Scottsdale council race ad
The Progress ran Tom Connors photo in endorsements for Jeff Schubert by mistake in Monday and Wednesday editions. Connors had previously appeared in an ad supporting Schubert. The newspaper apologizes for any embarrassment to Schubert or Connors.
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Tom Connors
Jeff Schubert
Scottsdale
Schubert
Progress
Connors
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