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True gifts of Grandparents Day given all year long

By Vivian Taylor, Roundup columnist

September 4, 2000

Grandparents, your very own “Day” is coming up Sunday. You didn’t know you had one? Well, that’s a grandparent for you. You’re accustomed to watching the calendar for everybody else’s special day, aren’t you?

Fire sparks truck tire explosions at Wal-Mart

September 4, 2000

Residents who live near the Wal-Mart Supercenter reported explosions Sunday evening that sounded like sonic booms.

Roscoe Ozanne

September 4, 2000

Roscoe R. Ozanne, 89, of Hobe Sound, Fla. died July 31, 2000, at Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Fla. He was born June 22, 1911, in Elwood, Neb. Mr. Ozanne lived in Pine for 25 years before moving to Florida. Prior to his retirement he was a self-employed carpenter.

WILLIAMS CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

September 4, 2000

Carter “Bud” and Lorraine Williams celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 2. They met in California while Bud was in the Navy, finishing 20 years. They moved to Payson 26 years ago.

Meadow Marie Chlarson

September 4, 2000

Meadow Marie Chlarson was born at 4:52 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, at Payson Regional Medical Center to Kevin and Patricia Chlarson.

Four hurt, two flown to Scottsdale after rollover

September 4, 2000

A pickup truck traveling down Rainbow Road in Star Valley rolled Sunday afternoon, injuring the four unrestrained occupants.

Police department on the lookout for volunteers

September 4, 2000

Payson police are looking for you if, that is, you are more than 15 years of age and have some time to spare to volunteer for the police department.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS

A look at death and dying in America

September 4, 2000

“Death transforms our living in ways that we, in this culture, do not understand,” Kansas City pediatrician Bill Bartholome said. Sharing his story with journalist Bill Moyers, Bartholome said his response to terminal esophageal cancer was about six months of profound grief, followed by acceptance of his fate through meditation.

Actor enjoyed brush with Hollywood bombshells

September 4, 2000

Hold your horses. We’ll get to the story of how Duke Spencer came to be hugged, repeatedly, by Hollywood bombshell Raquel Welch in just a few minutes.

It’s never too late to learn how to read

September 4, 2000

You start your day reading the newspaper. A quick look at your watch, and you realize you’re running late.

‘Where are the marching moms?’

September 4, 2000

Million Moms, where are you?

Election critical to shaping up sheriff’s department

September 4, 2000

Hopefully this letter will give readers pause to consider the importance of the Gila County Sheriff’s race and the primary election Sept. 12. Of course, one can “early vote” up to Sept. 8 by going to the assessor’s office diagonally across from the post office. One cannot miss the signs.

Limiting access to public gazebo restricts free speech

September 4, 2000

The new Green Valley Park gazebo (is) a nice addition to the park. Entertainers, musicians and local politicians all have access to its use if, that is, the Town fathers like you and what you have to say or play.

Children ‘may have the answer’ to gun violence

September 4, 2000

I’d like to respond to Mr. Hamric’s letter to the editor, “Gun Control Survey Uses Students as Shills.” He states, “Kids of this age are too easily manipulated by the ‘system’ … and are not yet mature enough to fully grasp the significance of the ‘agenda’ under which they are taught in the public education arena.”

Out-of-towners welcome to help clean up trash

September 4, 2000

I would like to personally reply to Carol Collins of Phoenix concerning her opinion on “Trash and weeds ruining Payson’s image.”

Stop politicians from manipulating political boundaries

September 4, 2000

The shameful twisting of political boundaries to favor incumbent politicians is a practice that will end if citizens vote yes on Proposition 106.

Liberman will say anything to keep voters happy

September 4, 2000

Liberman, Gore’s pick for vice president is now retracting some of his original beliefs simply for political reasons.

Horns tame dogs, 22-6

September 4, 2000

With a 22-6 victory over Safford in the rear-view mirror and less-than-formidable Canyon State Academy in the headlights, the Longhorn football express could be motoring out to a 2-0 season’s start.

Cinder squad finishes strong at Peaks

by Randy Roberson

September 4, 2000

Competing with nearly 1,000 runners from 30 schools across Arizona, the Payson High School boys and girls cross country teams brought home medals and the knowledge that they are once again a force to be reckoned with.

Labor Day softball draws thousands

by Randy Roberson

September 4, 2000

Nearly 1,000 players, fans, families and friends arrived in the Rim country over the holiday weekend for the 20th annual Payson Labor Day Softball Tournament which featured hard-hitting action at Rumsey Park and the Payson High School ballfields.

Show Low humiliated by 4A Buffs

By Max Foster

September 4, 2000

The gridiron prestige of the 3A East (White Mountain) region took a pounding Saturday afternoon on the campus of Round Valley High School in Eagar.

Plans scrapped for second theater

September 4, 2000

The old Wal-Mart building is out of the picture as far as future cinema showcases go, slashing the number of movie screens scheduled for Payson from 10 to six.

Council opts to keep town manager

September 4, 2000

Payson Town Manager Rich Underkofler is still looking for another job, but the Payson Town Council has told him he’s welcome to stay on if he doesn’t find one to his liking.

Shop speeds up recalled tire trades

September 4, 2000

Big O Tires has cut the wait by up to five weeks for local owners of Ford Explorers and other vehicles who need to replace the recalled Firestone tires on their vehicles.

Prop. 301: Raising sales tax to fund Arizona schools

September 4, 2000

Proposition 301 will be the last initiative listed on the November ballot, but it is a top priority among local educators.