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31 Jan. 1 5, 1 992 The Arizona RepublicTHE PHOENIX GAZETTE 9 GOLF From Page "We have to try to correct for the problem. The impact in Scottsdale is not going to be this year. It's going to be next year and probably only next year." Rich Wetzel Scottsdale economic development coordinator immtmmmi 3f the event," according to the application for city support. A survey of last year's Tradition concluded three-fourth of the spectators had seen previous Tradition events on television, the application noted.

"1991 Tradition national TV ratings were extremely high for a Senior Golf tournament on ESPN," it added. Scottsdale Hospitality Commission members are scheduled to review the Tradition's funding application on Jan. 29. The City Council could review the request in mid-February, Wetzel said. Mayor Herb Drinkwater said "I tried my best" to help find another television sponsor to replace America West at this year's Phoenix Open.

"This is a sign of the times. The Phoenix Open is a victim of the economy," he said. Drinkwater predicted other networks would fill in part of the gap left by ESPN. "I think there'll still be coverage (of the 1992 Phoenix Open) but not the whole thing. There won't be the play-by-play," he said.

Drinkwater said he has talked to four major companies interested in sponsoring next year's Open at costs estimated between $500,000 and $1 million. "The company I talked to three or four weeks ago estimated it would cost them $750,000 to $775,000," the mayor said. previous visits to Scottsdale," the report noted. "Previous TV coverage of the event was especially influential in attracting visitors from the Pa- cific, Mountain and North Central Jegions," it added. Scottsdale officials predict this year's Phoenix Open, which starts Monday, will attract a huge local audience despite the lack of television coverage.

Rich Wetzel, Scottsdale's economic development coordinator, said the damage could come over the next year because television viewers throughout the United 'States and overseas won't see year's Open. 1 "That means reduction in visibility for Scottsdale and the Valley, frankly during the of the event. One of the significant benefits of the Open is that it showcases the Valley," he said. "We" have to try to correct for the problem. The impact in Scottsdale is not going to be this year.

It's going to be next year and probably only next year," Wetzel said. Local officials are confident the Phoenix Open will find a television sponsor for 1993, "particularly if there is anything even approaching an economic recovery," Wetzel said. I tit' rC-- i 1. "We've got a year here to compensate for that loss of viewer-ship," he said. One way of compensating might be to put more emphasis on the Tradition golf tournament, Wetzel said.

Scottsdale invested $14,000 in promoting the Phoenix Open and has been asked to contribute $12,500 to help promote the Tradition, with is played at Desert Mountain in far-north Scottsdale. Tradition organizers would use the $12,500 "to assist in the cost of securing national television coverage on ESPN on all four days of f- till Jr 1 Communtty Four golfers putt on the Island green at the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale. The course will again host the Phoenix Open next week, but there will be no television coverage. 1 1 Smith's controversy 44th Street plan sparks along the corner would go commercial. But Rick Speigel said, "We have gotten different input that this specific corner was never discussed." The village planning committee, he said, should find out if a mistake was made, and if so, correct it.

Most of the audience at the meeting spoke against the idea of revisiting the specific plan and taking a second look at the corner. At least three property owners told the committee that the recommendation the corner be rezoned had always been a part of the specific plan. Rod Jarvis, Smith's spokesman, told the committee that revisiting-the specific plan and taking another look at the corner would set a precedent for others who are unhappy with the specific plan to seek changes. Still, there was sentiment on the committee that something must be done to avoid an anticipated sec-Nond round of bitter controversy between developers and neighborhood residents. In other action, the committee: Approved a new site plan for a proposed Camelhead development at Thomas Mall.

The new site plan calls for 47,000 more square feet of retail space than the original 417,000 square feet Gosnell sought. The site plan is scheduled for a zoning hearing officer review Jan. 21, Agreed to meet twice a month as necessary. The committee has been meeting once a month for about three hours a night and rarely gets through its entire agenda. Members felt they would prefer two short meetings, giving more time to issues than one long one.

"'V' fv perts," sponsored by the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business, will be held at the Sunburst Resort and Conference Center, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road. Keynote speakers will be Rep. John Rhodes, and Sen. Dennis DeConcini, D-Ariz.

Panel discussions will examine various aspects of the state and national economy, the state's economic development plan, and various aspects of real estate. Information and preregistration is available by calling 946-5388. Seating is limited to 225 people, and tuition is $55. Living trusts topic of seminar FOUNTAIN HILLS "Living Trusts Estate Planning," a free seminar about planning living trusts, will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Kiwanis building, 16957 Kiwanis Drive.

Another seminar will be offered in Scottsdale at 7 p.m. Thursday at the SunBurst Resort, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road. The seminars, presented by James W. Shaw and Associates, will cover topics including ways to avoid probate and estate taxes, the advantages of a personalized trust, and forms of ownership.

For information or reservations, call 990-3985. Resort concierge re-elected president SCOTTSDALE Judy Kabler, concierge at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort, has been re-elected to a second term as president of the Valley of the Sun Concierge Network. Other recently elected officers are Judy Cochran, Sunburst Resort, vice president; Doug Threedy, Phoenician Resort, treasurer; Lisa was locked out of his office Thurs day, he said he delivered Nobley's letter to him at home. Nobley still was on sick leave. He said the two returned about 10 a.m.

that day and picked up personal items under Myers' supervision. He said he and Nobley believe they were suspended because both were ill the same day. The two had eaten in a restaurant together the night of Jan. 7 and both had suffered food poisoning the next morning, he said. Nobley did not report for work that day.

McCawley went to work, but later had to leave, he said. Both town employees said the suspensions have created financial and emotional stress and job insecurity. McCawley said that in addition to six-day unpaid suspensions, they still have not been paid for sick leave on the day they were ill. Stephani, contacted Friday, said Town Attorney Paul Faith had advised him not to comment on personnel matters. Faith would not comment when asked whether hearing dates for McCawley and Nobley had been scheduled.

Despite telephone messages left for Myers in several locations, he declined return telephone calls. fin -H i i Doss, Scottsdale Plaza, recording secretary; and Jeanne Gennari, Regal McCormick Ranch, correspondence secretary. Wendy Daniel of the Pointe Hilton at Squaw Peak was named to head the publicity committee, and Tracy Bennett of the Boulders heads the charity committee. The network is in its seventh year and includes concierges from 27 Valley resorts. Carefree resident named to Giant board SCOTTSDALE Carefree resident Harry S.

Howard Jr. has been appointed to the board of directors of Giant Industries Inc. Howard is retired as president and chief operating officer of American Can Co. and before that held a similar position with But-terickCo. Inc.

Giant is a Scottsdale-based refiner and marketer of petroleum, products in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. Sir Speedy raises funds for charities SCOTTSDALE The jsir Speedy Printing Center at 3639 N. Marshall Way has raised more than $1,500 through its "Partners with a Heart" campaign to benefit 15 area charities. The center contributed $5 in the name of each customer who placed an order for $50 or more, with the customer choosing the agency. "We are tremendously pleased to have raised over $1,500 at our Scottsdale location alone," "said Eileen Rogers, president local center.

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Duxianna: Featuring bedroom accessories such as comforters, pillows and sheets. The store is expected to open shortly. A New Leaf: A flower shop that offers personalized fresh and dry flower bouquets, balloon creations, and fruit baskets, opened in December. Northern Trust Bank: A wholly owned subsidiary of the Northern Trust Corp. of Chicago, will open Jan.

27. With the signing of the tenants, the retail portion of the center is 66 percent leased. The Seville contains 89,000 square feet of retail space and an equal amount of office space. Experts to discuss Arizona in '92 SCOTTSDALE National, state and local government leaders, economists, real estate experts, and others will share their views on the state of the economy and where Arizona is headed at a Jan. 24 seminar in Scottsdale.

The day-long seminar, "Arizona '92: Straight Talk from the Ex "I couldn't get in to get my personal things. I had to wait until Kent Myers arrived." Clint McCawley City worker recently forced them to work in the rain without rain gear, resulting in Nobley's illness becoming worse. McCawley, 29, a heavy equipment operator, has been employed with the town for about 2Vz years. Nobley, 30, who does various road maintenance projects, has been employed about VA years. Former town employee Dan O'Connor also filed a grievance against Myers.

O'Connor subsequently was fired by Town Manager Carl Ste-phani, who said the position was temporary and was to be eliminated. However, a town official, who asked not to be identified, confirmed that the town is advertising for someone to fill the position O'Connor held. After McCawley discovered the letters of iflispension and found he interest in By Laura Placheckl Staff writer I PHOENDC Discussion on Whether to revisit part of the 44th Street Specific Plan drew a rare audience to the Camelback East Village Planning Committee meeting last week. Few people regularly attend the meetings, but Jan. 7 nearly a dozen homeowners and business people listened and shared their concerns during a debate over whether to take another look at the 44th Street Specific Plan and how the document applies to the northeast corner of 44th Street and Indian School Road.

Committee members voted against forming a subcommittee to decide what should happen to the Corner. But they left open the -possibility of reviewing the 44th Street Specific Plan to clear up conflicts that surfaced last year. In December, the City Council adopted the 44th Street Specific Plan, a document guiding growth and development along a 6y2-mile stretch of 44th Street. The plan recommends the corner, including surrounding homes, be rezoned for commercial use. Smith's Food and Drug Centers then proposed building a "super store" on the corner, drawing criticism from some neighborhood residents complaining the project Iwas too large and would destroy Stable homes.

The battle between the developers and residents raged during most of 1991 until Smith's withdrew, its proposal in September. I Though no application has been Jefiled, Smith's attorney Paul Gilbert has said it is likely Smith's will return with another proposal the corner. Smith's must wait until September or seek special permission Irom the Planning-Commission to jeapply for earlier consideration. The ArcadiaCamelback Mountain Homeowners Association, which spearheaded the opposition So the Smith's proposal, prompted She village planning committee's 'discussion last week 'about the yorner. "Our primary concern is the retention and revitalization of the Strea, shown on the Specific Plan as going to commercial," said Mike Phalen, president of the homeowners association.

The homeowners association has questioned what the specific plan Street repairs Northeast Community publishes weekly list of streets under Repair. The information is provided by Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley and Maricopa County. This week, construction may slow traffic on the following jstreets: "Scottsdale Cactus Road between 76th and '82nd places has periodic interruptions of traffic due to paving. Scottsdale Road from Camel-iback Road to Shoeman Lane will restricted at times by closure of one of two southbound lanes for bridge widening project, through phoenix 32nd Street from Bell Road to Jnion Hills Drive. p40th Street from ir Lane to Sk Harbor Boulevard "I don't know that all the services that corner could provide have been explored.

What does the community want that intersection to be? Are there uses that are acceptable to the whole community?" Allan Winter Village planning committee member means for the nearby homes. They have maintained that the area was intended to remain residential until the homes are no longer viable. "As this (Smith's proposal) came up, everybody threw up their hands and said, 'How did this Phalen said. Some village planning commit tee members argued that they were not aware of the stipulation that the corner, including the homes, be slated for commercial development. Village planning committee member Allan Winter drafted a proposal for the committee to review.

"I don't know that all the services that corner could provide have been explored," he said. "What does the community want that intersection to be? Are there uses that are acceptable to the whole community?" Winter proposed a subcommittee be formed to seek community input and answer those questions. Several committee members, however, are hesitant to take the issue back to the community. "I hadn't been thinking about reopening the community hearings," Chairwoman Laurel Kimball said. Paul Barnes added, "I don't think the committee has the stamina or the time to undertake this kind of effort." "One of the major frustrations in my life was working on the 44th Street Specific Plan," Charles Schiffner said.

"I wouldn't want to revisit all those issues again." Schiffner said the corner was discussed at length, and the specific plan committee agreed all 48th Street at East Papago Freeway. 52nd Street from Roosevelt Street to McDowell Road will be restricted for major street work to be completed in March. Cave Creek Road from Beards-ley to Pinnacle Peak roads. Sky Harbor Boulevard from 32nd to 44th streets. Squaw Peak Parkway will be restricted to two southbound lanes between McDowell and Indian School Roads from 8:30 a.m.

to 4 p.m. weekdays and 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. weeknights. Tatum Boulevard, from Green-way to Bell roads; will be restricted for major street construction with one lane open each way, through March.

Van Buren Street from 52nd to 53rd streets. Street from 44th to 56th streets. 2 workers at Cave Creek yard file grievances against road commissioner By Margery Rose-Clapp Staff writer CAVE CREEK When Clint McCawley showed up for work at the town maintenance yard at 7 a.m. Thursday, he found two letters taped to the window, one for him and one for his colleague, Rob Nobley. The letters, with the word "confidential" stamped in red, informed the two that they were suspended without pay until this Thursday for having taken sick leave earlier in the week.

"We were ordered to turn in our keys and our radios," McCawley said. However, he said, when he tried to enter the building, he found that the locks had been changed. "I couldn't get in to get my personal things. I had to wait until Kent Myers arrived," McCawley said. Myers, who was appointed town road commissioner Dec.

16, is the object of grievances filed by McCawley and Nobley, alleging that Myers has appeared at work sites and ordered the men to perform some duties in an unsafe manner. The two also claim in their grievances that Myers has been orally abusive. Since they filed their grievances, they have added complaints, including allegations that Myers.