| New wage boost puts squeeze on teenage workers across Arizona
Oh, for the days when Arizona's high school students could roll pizza dough, sweep up sticky floors in theaters or scoop ice cream without worrying about ballot initiatives affecting their earning power.
That's certainly not the case under the state's new minimum-wage law that went into effect last month.
Some Valley employers, especially those in the food industry, say payroll budgets have risen so much that they're cutting hours, instituting hiring freezes and laying off employees. .
Habitat celebrates 20 years
Seneca Habitat for Humanity is to celebrate the close of its 20th year of building and community serving during their annual meeting 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Activity Center, 56 Melmore St.
Last week, Executive Director Michele Bighouse, board member and secretary Ann Harry and president Bob Overholt gave an overview of the organizations history and work. In looking at lists of board members and other volunteers, Harry said, the Sisters of St. Francis have supported Seneca Habitat for all 20 years.
The sisters have been very involved. One even comes and works at the build sites with the men. Others have served as support for our families, Harry said.
Overholt and the newsletter editor, Faye Lyon, are charter members of the group. For Habitats first 15 years, Overholt was treasurer.
Cause of death still unknown
A week after her body was found outside a Finneytown assisted living center, the cause of Shirley Galvins death has yet to be determined by the Hamilton County Coroners office. The 78-year-old woman, a resident of Sunrise Assisted Living in Finneytown, was found dead outside the facility Jan. 23. Sunrise staffers had been searching for Galvin for hours before her body was discovered. Foul play is not suspected. .
Mesa earns one for thumb
COSTA MESA — The thrill of winning has not worn off, the Costa Mesa High girls' soccer team just has its sights set higher.The Mustangs won their fifth consecutive league title, claiming the Orange Coast League crown, after four years of dominance of the Golden West League, with a 2-1 victory over Calvary Chapel Tuesday. .
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