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LOCALARIZONA A2 Wednesday, April 23, 2007 www.azdailvsun.com Arizona Daily Sun Eviction prevention, winter shelter due city funds Those housing proposals will compete with three internal city proposals amounting to $378,500. The city-proposed programs include funding for code enforcement, owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and a Southside neighborhood street calming project. The $150,000 proposed for code enforcement was challenged by Overton. The vice-mayor said je would rather use the limited funding for housing programs. I struggle to take CDBG money for code enforcement, said Overton.

I cant prioritize that higher than giving people money for housing. City staff said the proposal emerged in response to a council directive to fund code enforcement for two years, a priority established before Overton was to elected to the council. Councilmember Kara Kelty defended the code enforcement priority as vital to helping neighborhoods fight urban blight. In terms of marginal housing, they are impacted every day from code enforcement, initially asked the city for a combined $146,472. After discussions between the city and the two agencies, both asked for new, lower funding amounts.

There were three other proposals in the public service category to fund a variety of projects. But those proposals were rated significantly lower by a group consisting of community members and city staff, and they were disqualified from consideration. The rankings themselves got under the skin of Vice Mayor Scott Overton, who suggested the system was arbitrary in' offering points to agencies that link their projects to certain neighborhoods such as Sun-nyside and Southside. He said other programs may very well serve those neighborhoods, but not specifically, and therefore received a lower ranking. Overton also had concerns over the cost of the administering the $631,986 federal grant, plus $199,000 in carryover from last year.

It just seems steep to me, Overton said. Sarah Darr, the citys community housing manager, defended the administrative cost. She said the funding pays for the salary of a city employee to administer the grant as well as other indirect costs. The bulk of the grant money will be decided next week, when councilmembers revisit the Community Development and Block Grant allocations and divvy up the remaining $566,389 not dedicated to either public service or administration. B0THANDS VS.

CITY Under the housing section of the CDBG proposals to the city, five proposals total $604,949, with three proposals coming from local non-profit Bothands. Bothands has more than $338,000 in requests for acquisition and rehabilitation of existing homes for low-income homebuy-ers and the minor rehabilitation of Sharon Manor. Another request would pay for a housing subsidy grant for long-term, affordable deed-restricted homes. The College of Education is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday.

Detailed reception information is available at www.nau. edugraduation. In addition, four education supporters are to be awarded honorary doctoral degrees during this years ceremonies and will be guest speakers at commencement. Those supporters include: Flagstaff Mayor Joe Donaldson, Arizona Teacher of the Year Kristin Bourguet, Arizona Town Hall President Emeritus Shirley Agnos and best-selling author and NAU graduate Diana Gabaldon. Donaldson is being recognized for his involvement in partnering NAU and the City of Flagstaff on common goals, Bourguet is being recognized for excellence in education, four commencement Officials rate both programs highly for federal block grants.

By J. FERGUSON Sun Staff Reporter The Flagstaff City Council reviewed applications Monday by local agencies for next years federal health, housing and welfare grants. Although no decisions were made, two agencies emerged as almost certain funding recipients. The two top-ranked public service proposals were from Coconino County Community Services for eviction and mortgage foreclosure prevention and Flagstaff Shelter Services for operating expenses for a permanent, winter homeless They are expected to receive funding, albeit at a lower amount than they requested. The public service category is capped by the federal government at 15 percent of the citys total allocation, or $113,00 for fiscal 2008.

The two agencies NAU sets By DAILY SUN STAFF Nearly 2,500 Northern Arizona University students are on track to participate in spring 2007 commencement exercises. Two days worth of graduation ceremonies are scheduled to take place Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, on the NAU campus. In years past, the university has kicked off commencement weekend with a single ceremony in Walkup Skydome. This year, students will celebrate academic success during four separate commencement ceremonies, two each on Friday and Saturday, with receptions immediately preceding morning ceremonies and succeeding afternoon Senators want PHOENIX (AP) Its not exactly a call for help, but Senate Republican leaders want Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano to work with lawmakers deciding how to craft sanctions against employers who hire illegal immigrants.

With their members ranks sharply divided on House-passed legislation, leaders of the Senates GOP majority said it could help break a logjam if Napolitano, either in person or through her staff, would signal what provisions would be acceptable. The employer sanctions bill is one of die most important ones of the session. The governor has not given us specifics on what she would support in this area, said Senate President Tim Bee, R-Tucson. In the past she has kind waited to see what came out of the legislative process, but were nearing the end of the session. Napolitano was traveling BY THE NUMBERS FY 2008 Community Development Block Grant allocation: $631,986 Carryover from FY 2007: $199,000 Total: $830,986 FY 2008 administrative costs: $151,597 Amount earmarked for public service: $113,000 Remaining: $566,389 said Kelty.

As Flagstaffs growth is outpaced by other Arizona cities, such as Prescott, the citys share of CDBG funding will likely decrease. The piece of the pie has gotten smaller, Darr told the Council Monday night. J. Ferguson can be reached at 556-2253 orjfergusonazdailysun.com. PoliceLog Commercial burglary An estimated 2,000 pounds of copper wire was reported stolen from a downtown-area business sometime during the weekend.

According to Flagstaff police reports, the owner of Shaum Son Electrical Contractors, 25 S. Mikes Pike, came to work at about 6:30 Monday morning to find the chain lock to the business rear gate cut open and several spools of wire missing. He estimated the spools, which contained insulated and non-insulated copper wire, weigh about 2,000 pounds total and are worth about $12,000, reports stated. Police have no suspects. Gun theft A man reported his handgun stolen from his home Monday.

According to Flagstaff police reports, the gun owner said his 9mm Taurus 247 was last seen on top of the television in his apartment at Country Club Estates, 5205 E. Cortland at about 7:30 Monday morning, and that he couldnt find it as of 8:30 that night. The man said the only person who was inside the apartment during that time frame was his teenage baby-sitter and her friend, but they both denied taking the pistol, reports stated. The case has been forwarded to detectives. LocalBriefs Police find man dead in alley A man found dead Monday in an east Flagstaff alley is believed by police to be a local street alcoholic.

A Flagstaff police officer spotted the unresponsive man at about 1 p.m. lying in an alley behind the 3100 block of East Route 66. Initial reports suggest positional asphyxia as the cause of death. The man, who smelled of alcohol, appeared to have fallen backward and remained in that position. He also appeared to have died hours earlier.

There were no signs of foul play. Police have tentatively identified the man based on prior contacts, but are awaiting a family members confirmation. The case has been forwarded to the medical examiner. Pick 5: 20, 33, 26, 6, 35 Pick 3: 1, 7, 8 SUDOKU ANSWER input on employer sanctions contactUs i About the Dally Sun The Arizona Daily Sun (ISSN: is pub-lished daily Mi inday through Sunday morning by The Flagstaff Publishing 1751 S. Thompson Flagstaff, AZ 80001.

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Friday. The College of Social Behavioral Sciences is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday. The College of Business Administration and the Consortium of Professional Schools are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday.

Napolitanos Tuesday and two of her aides did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Napolitano last year vetoed a bill that included employer sanctions, which she called too lenient, while a second attempt on the issue in the same session failed to emerge from the Legislature itself. While critics of illegal immigration say businesses help fuel it by hiring illegal immigrants, business leaders voice concern about the prospect of criminal penalties or loss of licenses for businesses that fail to comply with a sanctions law. Aside from those general concerns, the stakes are high for lawmakers because critics of illegal immigration have launched an initiative campaign to put a sanctions measure on the 2008 ballot. Lawmakers express concern that a legislative failure to enact NAPOLITANO exercises Agnos is being recognized for her critical role as past president of Arizona Town Hail and Gabaldon is being recognized for myriad acclaimed writing projects, according to NAU Public Affairs.

On a separate, but related topic, the Native American Convocation and Award Ceremony and the HispanicLa-tinoChicano Convocation are scheduled for the day before commencement, on Thursday, May 10. Native American Convocation will take place 5:30 to 7 p.m. at NAU Ardrey Auditorium. HispanicLatinoChicano Convocation will take place 4 to 8 p.m. at NAUs duBois Center Ballroom.

Black Senior Convocation took place April 21. Huppenthal, R-Chandler, first called on Napolitano to become involved. Bee and Senate Majority Leader Thayer Verschoor, R-Gilbert, later said they supported Huppenthals position. I'm confident that shes going to send somebody down to negotiate, Huppenthal said. Shes a responsible governor.

Huppenthal said he wasnt trying to set Napolitano up for blame if the legislative effort fails. Weve shown that we can negotiate in good faith, Huppenthal said, citing ongoing budget negotiations with Senate Democrats. I dont believe in games. Huppenthals floor speech came after a lively Republican caucus in which a number of GOP senators expressed strong reservations about how the House-passed bill would be implemented and whether its passage would prompt initiative supporters to drop their campaign. a teenager.

Later, he worked 20 years for Rainbow Bread, was a salesman for Gallo Wine in California, worked as a general manager for Fred Nackard Liquors, owned and operated the Rainbow Bread distributorship in Flagstaff and northern Arizona, and worked for Southern Wine and Spirits as a sales manager. Mr. Harrison liked Country-Western music, golf, visiting his wonderful friends and classmates at reunions in Rochelle, 111. He loved watching the sunset on his porch in Flagstaff. He was a genuinely good-hearted man who helped people whenever he could.

He made friends wherever he went and will be missed by his wife, family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Anne; stepchildren Alisa Eyer, Susie Bustya and Ed Bustya; brothers and sisters John Harrison, Butch Harrison, Jo Anne and Shirley; mother (100 years old); and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial services will be Thursday, at 1 p.m., at Trinity Heights Methodist Church in Flagstaff. Arrangements are by Norvel Owens Mortuary.

DeathsFunerals a law this year to head off the 2008 initiative could result in its passage and possibly subject the state and its business community to big problems if the initiative creates unforeseen consequences. Constitutional protections for voter-approved laws severely restrict subsequent changes by the Legislature. The latest employer sanctions proposal would make it a state crime to knowingly hire illegal immigrants and require businesses to sign affidavits saying they arent breaking such a rule. Employers who provide false information on the affidavits would be guilty of a felony punishable by up to a year in prison and face fines as high as $50,000. Three-time violators would face up to 18 months in prison and fines as high as $150,000.

During a floor speech Tuesday, Senate Majority Whip John suggests that memorial donations be sent to the Arizona Chapter American Parkinsons Disease Association, 2033 E. Speedway No. 203, Tucson, AZ 85719. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.norvelowens mortuary.com. Local arrangements are by Norvel Owens Mortuary.

George Harrison George Bernard Harrison, 72, longtime Flagstaff resident, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Flagstaff after a brave and valiant fight for his life since March 13. Mr. Harrison was bom Nov. 30, 1934, to Joseph Bernard and Margaret Harrison. He loved people and he loved life.

He loved traveling in recreational vehicles with his wife, Anne. After living almost 32 years in Flagstaff, the pair moved down to Cottonwood and Camp Verde about a year ago. He was president and chaplain of the Civitans in Flagstaff, president of the Mens Club at Trinity Heights Methodist Church. He started his career in his fathers grocery store as Al Whiteside A1 Whiteside, 84, died Friday April 20, 2007, at the Peaks Senior Living Community in Flagstaff. Mr.

Whiteside was bom in Fort Scott, to Mabel and William Whiteside. He had eight brothers and sisters, and his family ran the White-side Grocery Store. After attending college in Fort Scott he moved to Washington, D.C., to work in the civil service. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 and served during World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater, as an air radar officer.

After returning from the war, he graduated from Kansas State University in Manhattan, as an electrical engineer. He met and married Virginia Lee Buster. They were married for 56 years and had two children. Mr. Whiteside worked as an electrical engineer in Salina, Kansas City, Tulsa, and overseas in Tehran, Iran, establishing electrical schemat ics for various pipelines.

He retired in Tulsa, after working for Butler-Culvem Associates, and the Williams Pipeline Company. He also retired as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Mr. Whiteside lived at the Peaks since July 2004.

These last years he enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Whiteside is survived by his son, Tim Whiteside; daughter-in-law, Linda Larsen; two granddaughters; daughter, Debi Berger (Larry) of Cortez, his brothers, Ed Whiteside (Nolene), of Ft. Scott, and Bill Whiteside (Shirley) of Connecticut; his friend and companion Vi Tyk of Flagstaff; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia in 2003; brothers and sisters Ralph Whiteside, Ava Webber, Mildred Seavers, LauraBelle Cress, Roy Whiteside, Ruth Whiteside; and his parents, Mabel and William Whiteside.

A memorial service will be today at 2 p.m., at the Peaks Senior Living Center. A graveside service with military honors will be Friday, at 1:30 p.m., at the Ft. Scott National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family.