Scottsdale man denies role in Phoenix sewer chemical fraud
Steven Shewak a Phoenix sewer maintenance supervisor denies wrongdoing as Phoenix police investigate purchase of deodorizing chemicals for 1972 73 city projects. An affidavit alleges he and supervisor Robert Griffin directed a dispatcher to sign for 5276 in chemicals never seen.
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Scottsdale
Phoenix
Steven Shewak
E. Turney
Superior Court
Shewak
Robert Griffin
Scottsdale opens seats for youth forum Dialogue on the Young Adult
Scottsdale officials re issued an open invitation for citizens to join the April 3 STEP Forum on young adults ages 19 to 35. An Progress advertisement offers a coupon to mail to City Hall with topics for discussion and interest in future sessions.
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Scottsdale
Today
City
Phony bomb evacuated tourists at Doubletree Inn
A simulated pipe bomb was dismantled in a restroom at the Doubletree Inn on N Scottsdale Rd by RMFD explosives expert Steve Hermann. Wires were the only contents. About 20 hotel guests were evacuated after a bomb threat call at 8 15 p.m. The caller, a laughing male, stated we found it.
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Doubletree Inn
Scottsdale Rd
Metro Fire Department
RMFD
Steve Hermann
Hermann
Doubletree
Funk Family Faces Challenge to Arizona Racing Permits
The Racing Commission in Phoenix opened hearings for new racing permits at Black Canyon and Apache Greyhound parks and Prescott Downs. The Funk family’s American Greyhound Racing Inc. had its prior permits canceled after internal reorganizations. Yavapai County Fair Association and Turf Paradise officials seek permits for Prescott Downs and Black Canyon, with James Martin John Coady and John Mullen among applicants.
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Phoenix
Funk
Arizona
Prescott
Racing Commission
Black Canyon
Apache Greyhound Parks
Prescott Downs
Com
Mission
American Greyhound Racing Inc
Funks Greyhound Racing Circuit
Ramcorp Metals
Buffalo
N.Y
American Greyhound Racing
Yavapai County Fair Association
Turf Paradise Horse Track
Black Canyon Greyhound Park
Turf Paradise
James Martin
John Coady
John Mullen
Walter E. Francis 52 Air Force veteran dies in Scottsdale
Walter E. Francis 52 retired technical sergeant after 21 years in the Air Force died Tuesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Born in Indianapolis he came to the Valley 32 years ago and lived in Scottsdale eight years. Survivors include wife Frances and sons Gary Jack. daughter Sharon. Military graveside services were held at Double Butte Cemetery Tempe. Family asks memorials to the Heart Fund.
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Walter E. Francis
Air Force
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Mr. Francis
E. Thunderbird
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Valley
Scottsdale
Empire Machinery Co
Tempe
Francis
Double Butte
Carr Mortuary
Bertha R Plum Memorial Service Notice
Bertha Ann Rainey Plum 66 dies at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Memorial service set for 11 a.m. Monday at Messinger Mortuary & Chapel Scottsdale. Born in New York City she lived in Scottsdale four months from Chatham Massachusetts. Survivors include husband Matthias and children Matthias Jr Roy Samuel and Patricia plus four grandchildren.
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Bertha
Ann) Rainey Plum
Messinger Mortuary & Chapel
E. Indian School Rd
Plum
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
New York City
Chatham
Mass
Matthias
Matthias Jr
South Hampton
Roy Rainey
Samuel Andrews
N.Y
Patricia Plum Wylde
Dover
Roberts enters Senate race as third Democratic candidate
Roberts of Phoenix 53 an engineer and newcomer to public office announces for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate He previously led the El-Don Key Club the social arm of the Maricopa Democratic Party and served as PR adviser for Phoenicians for Independent Candidates active in last year’s city elections
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Tempe
Harry. Roberts
Phoenix
U.S. Senate
Roberts
El-Don Key Club
Maricopa Democratic Party
Phoenicians
Air Force plan probes Davis-Monthan cuts and jobs
Aide to Rep. Morris K. Udall says the Air Force memorandum proposes eliminating four units and 1 016 Davis Monthan jobs including 977 military and 39 civilian positions. A final decision is delayed 30 days for public comment.
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Tucson
Air Force
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Morris K. Udall
Dariz
City partners with Boys Club to curb youth delinquency
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation considers using the Chaparral Park Boys Club building for structured recreational programs. A staff report cites inadequate facilities and aims to keep Mohave Elementary and Saguaro High students engaged. Possible options include facility sharing or a lease with an aquatic swap, addressing liability concerns.
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Scottsdale
Parks and Recreation
Boys Club
Chaparral Park
Parks and Recreation Commission
Bill Exham
Bank records provided to court in major conspiracy case
Valley National Bank supplied San Diego County Superior Court on March 1 with loan records for financier C Arnholt Smith. Smith and Phillip A Taft face trial June 7 on a 58 count indictment alleging a conspiracy to steal more than 60 million from Smiths former U S National Bank.
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Phoenix — Valley National Bank
San Diego County
State Bar discipline for Phoenix lawyers over ad ban challenge
John Bates and Van O'Steen face disciplinary action in Phoenix as they contest a ban on advertising. They filed a motion in U S District Court after being notified by Philip E von Ammon, chair of the bar's local administrative committee. A separate item notes the Senate Education Committee tabled a bill on proportional admissions to the University of Arizona Medical School and accepted a carrier agreement to boost admissions from 12 smaller counties.
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Phoenix
State Bar of
Arizona
John Bates
van O'Steen
U.S. District Court
Philip E. von Ammon
State Bar
Senate Education Committee
University of Arizona Medical School
Bill Hardt
D-Globe
Judge seeks change of venue in DUI case over fear of police
Andrew Segedy of Scottsdale asks to move his Phoenix drunken driving case from City Court saying judges fear ruling against police and city prosecutors. Hearing set by City Court Judge Harold Kautz. Segedy was arrested Jan 16 on the DUI charge.
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Phoenix
Andrew Segedy
Scottsdale
Harold Kautz
Legedy
E. Cheery Lynn Rd
Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
Chris D. Wilson
Judicial Selection Commission
Wilson
City Court of
Phenix
Scottsdale leader backs bill to annex county islands
Scottsdale council member Billie Gentry urges House Counties and Municipalities Committee to support House Bill 2165 allowing cities to annex county enclaves and islands. She cites improved service delivery and planning, noting three enclaves and two islands in Scottsdale and county duties vs local fire protection and refuse collection.
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Billie Gentry
Gentry
Arizona House Counties and Municipalities Committee
Scottsdale
Sheriff’s Office
Two face trial for robbery in Scottsdale case
Arthur J. Jensen and David McGrew were bound over to superior court after a preliminary hearing in Scottsdale Justice Court. Justice of the Peace Nancy West found probable cause for trial in Phoenix for the Feb 21 Circle K robberies in Scottsdale and Mesa. They are jailed on $3,300 bonds each, accused of stealing $255 from Circle K locations at 3640 N. Miller Rd. and 1348 W. University, Mesa.
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Superior Court
Scottsdale
Justice of the Peace
Nancy West
Arthur J. Jensen
David McGrew
Phoenix
Circle K
Mesa
Jensen
E. Earls Drive
McGrew
N. Miller Rd
W. University
Patricia Burke
Los Angeles
Burke
David L. Gillespie
E. Cypress
Scottsdale Justice Court
Gillespie
Department of Public Safety
Leland Rogers
Catherine
Eugene Contreras
Calle del Sud
Rogers
Contreras
Justice Court
Burglars Take $2100 in Photo Gear From Shops
Police said burglars devised an elaborate break in at a local business complex to steal about 2100 dollars in camera equipment. The Creative Photographers shop at 4309 N. Winfield Scott was victimized, with entry made through the adjacent Kounter Graphics shop whose front door was pried open. A two foot diameter hole in the back wall connected to the photo shop aided the theft.
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Creative Photographers Shop
Winfield Scott
Kounter Graphics Shop
Saguaro Senior Seeks State Oratorical Award
Margaret Brenneman of Saguaro High School competes Friday for a state oratorical contest prize. She won Maricopa and Yuma County contests on March 5, part of the American Legion national sponsorship. Participants write a 10 minute speech on the U.S. Constitution and deliver an extemporaneous talk with the Bill of Rights as her topic. The national finals are in April in Springfield Illinois.
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Margaret Brenneman
Saguaro
Brenneman
Maricopa and
Yuma County
American Legion
U.S
Springfield
Ill
Scottsdale man convicted in $300000 furniture theft case
Ray Samuel Davis of Scottsdale was found guilty in superior court of receiving stolen property tied to a $300,000 theft ring from Barrow’s Furniture. Sentencing set for April 5. possible 10 year term. Evidence links involved former Barrow’s employee Terry Kruse, who testified after pleading guilty.
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Scottsdale
Superior
Barrow’s Furniture Co
Ray Samuel Davis
E. Cactus Rd
A. Melvin McDonald
Davis
Barrow
Phoenix
Joseph P. Kolodzay
Four Peaks
Kolodzay
Terry Kruse
E. Elm
Barrow’s
Kruse
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