Five Firemen Reinstated After Civil Suit Settlement
Five Payson volunteers reinstated to the department after town council settlement ending a civil action over back pay. The group including Belk Rose Kuntz Windes faced suspensions in 1975 over a disputed fire marshal hire and a missing $5,000 rescue tool. Back pay, rank restoration, and fundraising rights were granted.
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Payson
Robert Belk
Rose
Sandy Rose
Vickie Windes
Anne Kuntz
Belk
Madeline Bell
Bell
Kuntz
Windes
Hurst
Charles Flack
Payson Chamber Urges No Vote on College Plan Halloween Sat Observed
The Payson Chamber of Commerce urged a No vote on a proposed Gila County community college district to be on the November ballot. It would base in Globe with tax hikes across the county. The chamber also recommended observing Halloween on Saturday to avoid Sunday traffic and safety concerns. Nominations for three chamber board seats are open through November 4.
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Payson Chamber of Commerce
Gila County
Chamber
County Community College
Globe
Payson
Eastern Arizona College
Payson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chuck Crabdree
George Ginther
Johnny Johnson
Crabtree
W. Main
Alpine Halloween Festival Highlights Swiss Village Payson
Payson North hosts the Alpine Halloween Festival at 1 30 p m with polkas waltzes authentic yodeling and bands. Suburban Developers led by Barney Swartwood say thousands attend this free event now in its fourth year featuring amateur and professional categories with a 100 grand prize and 50 prize rounds plus awards for costumes and free rides for all ages. Edelweiss Trio performs before and during the contest with Len Burkland as MC and judges Hans Shhacke Gigi Madison and Hayes Stewart.
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Switzerland
Arizona
Payson North
Barney Swartwood
Suburban Developers, Inc
Payson
Swartwood
Swiss Village Lodge
Edelweiss
Local Elections Highlight Payson Voters Face Nov. 2
Special issue underscores the importance of informed voting for democracy. It notes county and local races of interest to Payson area residents, mentions candidates were hard to contact, and encourages voters to research candidates before the November 2 polls.
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Payson Area
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Robert Young
Young
Planning and Zoning Commission
Hall Motors
Main Stand
Hall
Beeline Highway
Robertson
H.E. Sutterfield
Sutterfield
E. Miller Rd
Dan McBride
Sue Gillimore
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