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Advisor planning cross-country bike ride
July 4, 2009
Founder of Sound Life Education Mike Fish is taking his show on the road in a cross-country bike ride.
Fourth has lots of events
Fireworks, parade, patriotic services, block party, arts festival part of July 4th activities
July 3, 2009
An old-fashioned, small-town celebration is in the works for the Fourth of July, starting on Friday, July 3 and continuing through Sunday, July 5. Friday, July 3
Big holiday turnout expected
July 3, 2009
With several east Valley fireworks shows canceled and a bigger, longer and improved show planned this year in Payson, town officials are expecting a huge turnout for Fourth of July weekend.
Brooke places water use limits on communities
Summertime rise in demand triggers water conservation levels for Pine, Mesa del Caballo and East Verde Estates
July 3, 2009
A jump in water use prompted Brooke Utilities this week to impose water restrictions on Pine and on several communities along the East Verde River.
Questions surround death of Forest Lakes man
July 3, 2009
Perplexing clues in the Mark Russell Irby case have left investigators with more questions to ponder, many of which may never be answered.
Around Rim Country
Fourth of July fun starts on Friday
July 3, 2009
The Fourth of July starts on Main Street with the First Friday celebration July 3. Kick off the three-day holiday weekend by joining the Main Street Merchants Guild from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Community needs mending
July 3, 2009
What this town needs is a good coffee shop
Great time to remember our nation’s principles, values
July 3, 2009
Independence Day celebrations usually call for parades, barbecues, quality time with family and friends, and of course, fireworks.
Sons tried to help injured man
July 3, 2009
I wanted to write in regarding the article speaking of the injured cliff diver. My teenage sons and their friends witnessed this man slip and fall from the cliff, hitting the cliff walls numerous times on his way down. My oldest son, Justin Wilson, 18, jumped into the water to rescue the injured man.
Hope is that global warming projection are wrong
July 3, 2009
Two articles in your June 23, issue bring out the probable fact that I’m glad that I shall not be here late in this century.
Compliments to the park crew
July 3, 2009
Recently we found ourselves near Green Valley Park and decided to take a walk there.
Fancy title for special treatment
July 3, 2009
It was gratifying to read the letter from Amanda Peters about the inaction of the Arizona legislature.
Country founded as a Christian nation
July 3, 2009
I was raised on Payson-area ranches miles from town and miles from churches. My first introduction to Christianity was while riding along horseback with my dad and him singing an old cowboy poem to the tune of Sweet Betsy from Pike:
Some duty assignments are just a bit different
July 3, 2009
I had to quit last week because I ran out of space telling how different life is for military people who are stationed in an embassy instead of on a military base.
Rim leaders make plea for real, effective federal help
Aide to Sen. Kyl listens with sympathy, but offers mostly critique of administration
July 3, 2009
Rim Country business leaders offered a sometimes-desperate plea for federal help and leadership on Tuesday in a wide-ranging meeting with an aide to Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl.
Parks open, lakes stocked
July 3, 2009
After the Legislature approved the state budget early Wednesday morning, 30 state parks facing closure, including Tonto Natural Bridge reopened for the busy holiday weekend.
Jared Swanson named PHS basketball coach
July 3, 2009
“G’day mate, let’s chinwag.” That lingo might soon be spewed from the mouths of Payson High School boys basketball players if their new coach decides to introduce them to the language from Down Under.
Dbacks training camp returns to Rim Country
July 3, 2009
Diamondback Training Center camps have been a summer staple in the Rim Country for the past 10 years.
Appeals Court orders new trial for Fish
Judge erred in not allowing past behavior of the victim into evidence says ruling by Arizona Court of Appeals
July 3, 2009
A 62-year-old retired schoolteacher who shot and killed a Payson man four years ago at a trailhead north of Strawberry is getting a new trial.
Middle school seventh-grader going after top golf prize
July 3, 2009
Rim Country Middle School seventh-grader Dean Harpe, 12, is itching to have a shot at winning the top prize in youth golf.

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