Arizona education groups seek limits on state board power
Scottsdale educators report progress in drafting legislative recommendations to curb State Board of Education authority. Groups say conflicting definitions in statutes hinder limits, and plan Oct 28 meetings to finalize a working definition of course of study before presenting to Sen. Douglas Holsclaw.
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Arizona
State Board of Education
Scottsdale
Philip Gates
The
Arizona Education, Arizona School Board Association
Arizona School Administrators
Arizona Federation of Teachers
Gates
State Education Board
Douglas Holsclaw
Tucson
ASU faculty group flags Univac issues to tighten future deals
Arizona State University's faculty senate committee reported after a six month study that the Univac computer is not performing satisfactorily. The report recommends tighter language in future purchase and leasing agreements to address system failures.
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Tempe
Arizona State University
Univac
Burglar Steals 2300 From Fast Gas Self Service
A burglar pried open sliding doors to Fast Gas Self Service at 304 N Hayden Rd taking 2300 from a locked floor safe in the office. Investigators say cash drawers were opened and the office was ransacked but the exact amount taken is not yet confirmed.
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N. Hayden Rd
Robert L. Hanna
Hanna
Thurman H. Burk 79 Services Set At Green Acres Mortuary
Thurman H. Burk 79 of 7452 E Hubbell died Saturday at Hayden Manor Nursing Home. Born in Kansas, he moved to Arizona in 1964 from Kansas City MO and retired as a painter for Pullman Co Railroad. Survived by wife Clara daughter Helen Tanner two brothers two sisters one grandchild four great grandchildren. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Green Acres Mortuary with burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
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Thurman H. Burk
E. Hubbell
Green Acres Mortuary
N. Hayden
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
Mr. Thurman
Kansas
Arizona
Kansas City
Pullman Co. Railroad
Hayden Manor Nursing Home
Clara
Helen Tanner
Scottsdale
GPVCC Debates Westcor Stand and Paradise Valley Road Plan
The Greater Paradise Valley Community Council has not yet taken a stand on the Westcor project but backs the Paradise Valley Access Relief Road. GPVCC will report findings by Sept 30 after two open forums. Mitch Rosenbaum named as official rep to Phoenix City Council. Shadow Mountain High School to host Sept 23 and Sept 30 GPVCC meetings. audiences may ask questions orally.
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Cheryl Crooks
North Valley Bureau
Greater Paradise Valley
Task Force Committee
Guy A. Rasmussen
GPVCC
Paradise Valley
Mitch Rosenbaum
Phoenix
Westcor
John Vermeire
Shadow Mountain High School
City council weighs 60 day continuance on North Scottsdale hospital zoning
The North Scottsdale Associates backed hospital project seeks a 60 day continuance on its zoning case in North Scottsdale. The council also weighs a two week delay for a medical offices rezoning at Civic Center Plaza and Earls Drive and may reopen the public hearing if attorney C Michael Pierce can present new information.
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North
Scottsdale
Civic Center Plaza
Earls Drive
Osmund Burton Jr
North Scottsdale Associates
Burton
Civic Center and
Earls
Larry Bussard
C. Michael Pierce
Condemnation Approved for Paradise Valley Access Road
Superior Court Judge Roger G Strand ruled Phoenix may condemn land for the Paradise Valley Access Relief Road. The city proved the land is needed for a public purpose and the site selection is not arbitrary. A hearing on damages is set for Oct 3 after homeowners challenged the route through Phoenix Mountains Preserve Western Saddle Club and Cactus Stables.
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North Valley Bureau
City of
Phoenix
Paradise Valley
Roger G. Strand
Strand
Phoenix Mountains
Western Saddle Club
Cactus Stables
Charles—Crehore
Robert Murphy
Stanely Jerman
EPIC renews reinsurers and expands coverage reach
EPIC Insurance Co president Thomas N. Trotter announced renewed reinsurance contracts with leading reinsurers, enabling EPIC to bind property policies up to 1,000,000 per location and liability limits up to 500,000. Extra coverage above these limits remains available at EPIC cost to insureds, offering savings.
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Thomas N. Trotter
Epic Insurance Co
N. Brown Ave
EPIC
Trotter
Opposition group moves to repeal school redistricting law
A coalition led by Dr. Frank Depaoli plans a legislative repeal in January after a survey of 102 school boards showed about 67 percent oppose redistricting and a similar share want citizen majority votes before any redraw. The group targets Proposition 103 on the November ballot and notes three pro-redistricting legislators did not seek re election.
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Phoenix
Maricopa
Frank Depaoli
Depaoli
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Delos Ellsworth
Mesa
Senate Education Committee
David Kret
Sandra O’connor
Dealing with a Problem Drinker After a Party
A worried speaker faces how to confront a friend who drinks too much. After the party the friend drives recklessly, risking lives. The piece notes that problem drinkers caused 19,000 highway deaths last year and caused injuries and destruction beyond loss of life.
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Pales Killer
Hi Neighbor program postponed by city staff at Chaparral Park
The Community Services Department announced the Hi Neighbor program planned for Chaparral Park has been postponed indefinitely. A spokesman said the event was not in this year’s budget and that the city is tightening expenditures amid a sagging economy. The program aimed to acquaint residents with recreation opportunities at the new park.
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Community Services Department
Chaparral Park
Community Services
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