McClanahan resigns to avoid recall vote in Pine Strawberry
Teel McClanahan, chief of the Pine Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department, said he would resign within a week to avoid a recall election after a petition with 142 signatures was filed. The recall would have followed a notice from the Gila County Board of Supervisors, with a three week special election possible if the resignation occurs.
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Teel McClanahan
Pine Strawberry
Gila
Board of Supervisors
Lynn Sheppard
McClanahan
Sheppard
Strawberry
Fire Department
Justice of the Peace
Bob Wilson
Payson Rodeo Queen contest deadline set for tomorrow
Payson merchants donate 325 for gifts and clothing as applications close tomorrow, April 15 at 4 p.m. Eligibility requires 15 by May 1 and remaining single. Residents of Payson and nearby areas may enter with events April 23 practice, April 30 judging and evening at Swiss Village Inn. Reservations needed for dinner and show.
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Payson
Pine, Strawberry
Gisela
Tonto Basin
Jakes
Payson Chamber of Commerce Office
Payson Chamberettes
Jean Dewees
Climber Dies In 175 Foot Fall In Mazatzal Wilderness
Scottsdale man Richard Retzloff, 20, died after falling about 175 feet while climbing in Dead Man Canyon three miles into the Mazatzal Wilderness near Earnhardt Trail. Rescue teams, aided by CAMRA and multiple agencies, recovered the body Monday after wind and darkness halted Sunday efforts. Yavapai County sheriff’s office and CAMRA investigate the exact cause.
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Scottsdale
Dead Man Canyon
Mazatzal
Earnhardt Trail
Richard Retzloff
Retzloff
Payson
Mountain Rescue Association
CAMRA
Payson Fire Department
Gila County
Wilderness
Air Force
Prescott
Yavapai County
Sheriff’s Office
School to extend break for Payson teacher workshop
No school for Payson students Monday as teachers hold a workshop. Classes at all levels are canceled and will resume Tuesday morning. Pine and Packard Elementary School students will still have the day off.
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Payson
Pine and Packard Elementary School
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