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Four-star general’s presence expected to give Redstone Arsenal more visibility, clout

December 26, 2010

In 2011, when the Army Materiel Command officially transfers its flag from Fort Belvoir, Va., to its brand-new headquarters on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville will become home to the state's first four-star general and command. In 2011, when the Army Materiel Command officially transfers its flag from Fort …

Olshefski wins race for city council District 3

October 5, 2010

John Olshefski A former commander of the garrison at Redstone Arsenal has apparently won the race to fill the District 3 spot on the Huntsville City Council. With all but provisional ballots counted, former Army Col. John Olshefski has defeated former Huntsville Police Lt. Barry Pandergraft in …

John Olshefski claims victory in Huntsville City Council race

October 5, 2010

According to unofficial returns, Olshefski captured 3,202 votes, or 54.63 percent of the total, while retired police Lt. Barry Pendergraft had 2,659 votes, or 45.37 percent. The Huntsville Times John Olshefski (left) and Barry Pendergraft HUNTSVILLE, AL — Retired Army Col. John Olshefski has claimed victory in …

Experience, illegal immigration key issues in Huntsville City Council runoff

September 30, 2010

John Olshefski, a retired Army colonel, is emphasizing his experience as Redstone Arsenal's garrison commander from June 2005 to July 2008. Barry Pendergraft, a retired Huntsville police lieutenant, is telling voters he wants to crack down on illegal immigration. The Huntsville Times John Olshefski…

Huntsville City Council candidate John Olshefski wins backing of former rivals

August 30, 2010

Kelly Sims said the council also needs someone like Olshefski who understands the Army and the arsenal. He was the unofficial "mayor" of the base from June 2005 until July 2008. ? Glenn Baeske / The Huntsville Times Retired Army Col. John Olshefski HUNTSVILLE, AL — Two Huntsville City Council…

Huntsville City Council runoff opponents courting former rivals

August 26, 2010

John Olshefski and Barry Pendergraft hope to convince the six council candidates eliminated after Tuesday's voting to support them in the Oct. 5 runoff. HUNTSVILLE,L AL — District 3 Huntsville City Council candidates John Olshefski and Barry Pendergraft are reaching out to their former political …

Olshefski, Pendergraft will face off for Council District 3 seat

August 24, 2010

John Olshefski and Barry Pendergraft will face each other in a runoff after emerging from a crowded field of eight candidates for the City Council District 3 seat Tuesday. With all but one box counted, Olshefski took 39.52% of the vote while Pendergraft garnered 33.13%. None …

It’s John Olshefski vs. Barry Pendergraft in runoff for Huntsville City Council District 3

August 24, 2010

The winner will replace Sandra Moon as south Huntsville's council representative in early November. Bob Gathany / The Huntsville Times District 3 Huntsville City Council candidate John Olshefski, wearing red, looks over vote totals Tuesday night with his wife, Sharon, campaign manager Ken Arnold and other supporters. They are inside an…

John Olshefski, Barry Pendergraft headed toward runoff for District 3 council seat, campaigns say

August 24, 2010

Officially, the totals stand at Olshefski with 43.1 percent and Pendergraft with 26.3 percent, with nine precincts counted. But Olshefski's campaign manager, Ken Arnold, says the campaign has calculated the result to be Olshefski 39.7 percent, Pendergraft 34.5 percent. View full size Glenn Baeske / …

EDITORIAL: Our choices for City Council

August 15, 2010

An open City Council seat in politically active south Huntsville contributed to the crowded field of candidates vying for that position next week. Today, The Huntsville Times editorial board makes its recommendations for City Council. Endorsements for school board will be made Monday HUNTSVILLE, Ala. _ An…

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