Scottsdale considers curb ramps and sculpture grants at mall
Scottsdale City Council plans to discuss adding curb ramps at intersections to aid wheelchair users and to revisit a water sculpture project in the Scottsdale Mall pond. The $24,000 stainless steel piece Mountains and Rainbows would cost half from the arts trust with a 50 percent NEA grant. Also on the agenda are criteria for Sunday art show participants at the new mall venue.
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Health Services picks acting director in Phoenix
Gov. Raul Castro announces Dr. Suzanne Dandoy as acting director of the State Department of Health Services. She replaces Dr. James Schamadan who moved last week to lead the Department of Economic Security. Dandoy, 40, has served with the health agency since 1970 and was assistant director for community health services since last year.
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Appraisal Bill Clears Senate Finance Panel
Phoenix legislation to freeze property appraisals at current owner occupied home values passed the senate finance committee in a 6 2 vote. The measure would lock valuations at 1975 levels and advances to the senate floor for a full vote.
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Fannin calls summit on Arizona Indian schools funding
Sen Paul Fannin urged state federal and Indian education leaders to convene in Phoenix on Thursday and Friday to address financing problems for Arizona reservations schools. He cited rising enrollments costs and shrinking federal aid causing shortages in operating and capital funds.
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Dems Propose Bylaw Change Allowing Early Endorsements
Phoenix residents report that Democrats plan to submit bylaw amendments to the Maricopa County Democratic Committee on April 26. The proposal would let Democratic precinct committeemen endorse candidates before a primary. County chairman Matt Wheeler notes the change stems from years of discussion to attract the best qualified candidates to the ballot.
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Tip Leads to Phoenix Marijuana Arrest Roundup
A Hartford tip sparked Phoenix drug arrests as agents and Phoenix police seized about 600 pounds of marijuana and eight ounces of hashish during a weekend roundup. The drugs were valued at about $60,000.
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Drug burglaries hit Scottsdale drugs and doctors offices
Burglars entered the Super X drugstore at 2801 N Scottsdale Rd by cutting a roof hole and lowering inside through a false ceiling. They pried open a drug cabinet causing theft of about 260 dollars in drugs and 90 dollars in camera gear. In another break in, Dr. Roy Sampson at 7354 E Fourth St reported theft of Demerol Phenaphen and Percodan.
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Supervisors OK Hiring Attorneys to Target Organized Crime
Maricopa County Supervisors approved hiring six deputy county attorneys to free veterans for organized crime work. The 4-1 vote saw Democrat Joe Eddie Lopez oppose without comment. Moise Berger will appoint six younger lawyers and six older supervisors to lead the effort at an estimated $25,000 for the current year and $102,000 for the next.
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Arizona Governor pushes credit refunds for overcharged vehicle registrations
Gov. Raul Castro urges the Legislature toCreate a credit refund for about 400,000 motorists who were overcharged under a new staggered registration system and a computer error. Cash refunds possible if the car was sold or owner left the state.
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Proxmire accuses FTC chief of killing condo probe
Sen. William Proxmire charged FTC Chairman Lewis Engman led a secret move to end the condominium sales investigation. He cited 3 to 2 votes to cut funds and keep the decision from the press, urging federal regulation to aid affected buyers.
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Scottsdale woman reports ex boyfriend assault and theft of clothing
Maureen Wagner 23 says an ex boyfriend attacked her in her home early Sunday after he stole about 1500 dollars worth of clothing. She described a 30 minute assault as roommates returned and police noted threats to harm her. Wagner and suspect are from Albert Lea Minnesota.
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Teske files 32 pre trial motions in city court
William Teske a 29 year old unemployed bookkeeper filed 35 pre trial motions in city court this morning Teske of 6619 Sixth St is charged with failing to show a drivers license lacking vehicle registration for his go cart and resisting arrest The charges arise from an incident March 16 in front of his home He is arraigned on the resisting arrest charge in court today Teske alleges harassment by Scottsdale police The suit names officers Gary Kirst Nigel Sherriff Jerry Arnold Sgt Don Allsup the city court judge Edward Boyle and the wives of these men as defendants
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City to let board decide on environmental impact for HUD funds
The council agrees the Development Review Board will make final calls on whether an environmental impact statement is needed before spending 1.8 million federal dollars on 19 projects. HUD must review projects with identified environmental effects before funding proceeds.
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Truck jumps canal injures two near 66th and Oak
The passenger Salvatore Zagarrigo 22 of Glendale is in good condition with facial lacerations after a speeding truck jumped a canal at 66th and Oak Streets at 11 30 p m The driver David Lazar suffered a fractured wrist and head lacerations both were treated and transferred from Scottsdale Memorial Hospital to County Hospital Lazar was not cited in a 70 mph in a 25 mph zone The report notes HUD environmental review steps for local projects Bauman discusses timing and potential need for an environmental impact statement
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Burglaries Hit Three Homes Net Roughly $18 783 Value
Police report three weekend burglaries at addresses on East Minnetona Avenue Sixth Street and North 68th Street. Jewelry valued around 7 983 dollars and various electronics worth 2 300 dollars were taken from Leonard Fisher and Marshall Marinakis respectively. Wendy Borchard lost about 8 500 dollars in silver items including a 100 piece place setting. A crowbar and several items were found nearby.
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