Payson helitack crew earns commendations for new backpack design
Payson's Tonto National Forest helitack crew received two cash awards and commendations for designing an evacuation backpack that replaces bulky cargo nets after helicopter drops. Foreman Mike Moomey notes the net often damaged during recovery, while the color coded backpack costs eight dollars to produce and supports a 16 member crew. Moomey previously won a 1976 award for a helicopter performance form.
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Payson
Tonto National Forest
Helitack
Mike Moomey
Ace Hardware Franchise Breaks Ground at Beeline and Zurich
Ground breaking ceremonies were held March 23 for Lloyd Young's Ace Hardware at the Beeline Highway and Zurich corner. Attendees included owner Young contractor Neal Reynolds Valley National Bank's Bob Wesker and Payson Acting Mayor Dave Marko. The 6000 square foot cement block building will offer plumbing and hardware supplies with State Farm Insurance representative Ted Pettet having an office in the building.
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Lloyd Young
Ace Hardware
Beeline Highway
Zurich
Young
Neal Reynolds
Bob Wesker
Valley National Bank
Payson
Dave Marko
Ted Pettet
State Farm Insurance
Payson Rodeo Queen contest applications open for 1977
Applications for the Payson Rodeo Queen contest are available at the Chamber of Commerce. The entry deadline is 4 p.m. April 15. A 10 a.m. April 23 practice and 2 p.m. April 30 competition at the rodeo grounds are set, with a 7 p.m. dinner at Swiss Village Inn and modeling of western wear.
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Payson
Chamber of Commerce
Rodeo Grounds
Swiss Village Inn
New thrift shop to aid Arizona Boys Community in Payson
The Arizona Boys Community Thrift Shop will open April 1 at 513 S Beeline Payson to raise funds for the private treatment facility in Phoenix for emotionally and socially disturbed boys ages 14 to 18. Adolph and Norma Sanchez oversee the shop with volunteer help sought, offering used furniture clothing appliances and tools with free pick up via 474-2772. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm six days a week closed Tuesdays.
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Arizona Boys Community Thrift Shop
Arizona Boys Community, Inc
Payson
Adolph Sanchez
Norma
S. Beeline
Phoenix
Fifteen Acre
Court
Sanchezs
Sanchez
Payson Residents Indicted on Separate Drug Charges
Three Payson residents were indicted by the Gila County Grand Jury on March 24. Donald Earl Lusk 28 faces charges including unlawful possession of marijuana and hashish after a March 22 arrest following a home search. James Edward Gliddon is charged with unlawfully growing marijuana. Mary Elizabeth Walker 18 faces unlawful possession of marijuana after deputies found the drug in her car during a March 4 arrest at Fairway Foods.
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Payson
Gila County
Grand Jury
Donald Earl Lusk
Lusk
James Edward Gliddon
Superior Court
Mary Elizabeth Walker
Miss Walker
Fairway Foods
Bid Opening Notice for District Office
Bid opening is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on April 15 in the District Office. The notice invites qualified bidders to submit proposals and outlines required documentation and submission procedures.
Brandt Transfers to Taos Forest, New Mexico
Chuck Brandt, after 2 1 2 years on the Timber Recreation and Lands staff in Payson District, starts a new post in Carson National Forest Taos as Assistant Lands Staff. District Ranger Hugh Thompson says Brandt’s vacancy will be filled April 24 by Chuck Wilds from Long Valley Ranger District in Coconino National Forest.
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Chuck Brandt
Timber Recreation and Lands
Payson District
U.S. Forest Service
Carson National Forest
Taos
N.M
Hugh Thompson
Brandt
Chuck Wilds
Long Valley
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Payson Helitack
Mooney
Moomey
Graham
New Business
Chamberette
Elaine Pitzen
Jean DeWees
Department of Economic Security
Nook Wade Lane
Donald Ian Gotterer
Optomotrist
Payson Unified School District
Harry T. Wellington
Pine
Stredc NG
Ae Safeco
Safeco
Fran Or
Byron
Simmons Insurance
W. Main St. Payson
N. M
Swan Ries Tobacco
Scottsdale
Arizona
Levis
Sallys
NTCL
Payson Plaza
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