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Celebrate Western heritage this weekend

August 27, 2001

The Rim Country Western Heritage Festival and Art in the Park two events that run concurrently this weekend in and around Green Valley Park have grown in both scope and diversity.

Visionaries deserve our support

August 27, 2001

I am prompted by the blowing of two crosswinds to relay a little history. The wind from the north has raised much dust over the Green Valley Redevelopment and Main Street projects.

No substitute for dedication

Substitute teachers help continue students’ education

August 27, 2001

While teachers and administrators are working hard to bring education into the 21st century, some things will never change.

Sophomore anchors girls team of topnotch runners

By Max Foster

August 27, 2001

With five of the top six runners returning from last year’s state runner-up team, the Lady Longhorns could now sport the firepower to win Payson High’s first cross country championship.

Cougars look tough during preseason gridiron action

By Max Foster

August 27, 2001

Our neighbors to the East in the White Mountain community of Show Low saw their football season get off to an early and rousing start Friday night in Chandler.

Diving

Richard Haddad

August 27, 2001

The dream of exploring the undersea world is becoming a reality for more Rim country residents, thanks to a man sometimes called “Scuba Tom.”

Cowboy poet can’t help but entertain

August 27, 2001

Dee Strickland Johnson, aka “Buckshot Dot,” may have been named “Female Cowboy Poet of the Year” by the national Academy of Western Artists in 1997.

carters celebrate 60 years of marriage

August 27, 2001

Roy and Betty Carter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 23.

Juanita Black

August 27, 2001

Juanita Spurlock Harding Black, 80, of Whispering Pines, died July 13, 2001 in Phoenix. She was born April 9, 1921.

Longhorn Cross Country

Coach predicts good things for boys team

By Max Foster

August 27, 2001

Longhorn cross country coach Chuck Hardt is emphatic the 2001 edition of his team will be an improvement over last year’s version.

Pauley shoots gold at Payson Golf Course

By Max Foster

August 27, 2001

John Pauley staked claim to the club champion title by finishing first in the A flight division of the Payson Men’s Golf Association championship tournament played Aug. 22 at Payson Golf Course. Pauley edged A flight runner-up Greg Williams for the title.

Payson man survives 200-foot fall from Rim

August 27, 2001

A 66-year-old Payson man tumbled 200 feet down a steep slope at Chevelon Canyon Friday evening miraculously suffering only several bone fractures, a sprained ankle, and a number of scrapes and bruises.

Water company sues county over new Pine water district

August 27, 2001

The Pine Water Company has filed a lawsuit against Gila County, its Board of Supervisors and other county officials over the supervisors’ approval of a new water improvement district in Pine and the developer who said he had no choice but to develop the district is firing back.

Beeline work will cause nighttime delays this week

August 27, 2001

Rim country motorists can expect substantial delays on Highway 87 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday.

Don’t paint all teenagers with a broad stroke

August 27, 2001

Recently, the Roundup received a number of letters, phone calls and e-mails about an incident that took place at a local fast food restaurant, involving a 71-year-old man who according to reports was terribly mistreated by four young people.

what’sup?

August 27, 2001

Q: In “What’s Up” a couple of weeks ago, you talked about the problem of standing water in the playground area at Rumsey Park. Then I heard (Payson Town Manager Rich) Underkofler say on the radio that they’re working on it. I walk there every day, and they’re not. There are cattails growing out of that sunken area by the restrooms.

John Ledig

August 27, 2001

John N. Ledig, 53 of Payson, died Aug 19, 2001. He was born Nov. 19, 1947, in New York, N.Y.

Fast-food restaurant strives to ensure safety

August 27, 2001

This is regarding the safety in the community involving the incident with an elderly customer being harassed in a local fast-food restaurant. We at McDonald’s accept responsibility for this unfortunate incident.

‘Judge not, lest ye be judged’

August 27, 2001

This is a response to the invitation of Jerry and Pat Parker (July 27, Roundup) who are opening their garage so people can sign a petition to recall Senator John McCain.saying, without giving any evidence, that he has failed to honor his oath of office to protect and defend the people, and to support and uphold our constitution. Even in the United States, a person is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You’re blackening the name and character of a man who has honorably spent his life in the service of his country is most reprehensible. You have the right to circulate a petition, but please do not insult him or the people who happen to think he is a great guy. Ed Guerber Payson

Citizens Awareness Committee is neither positive, nor negative

August 27, 2001

A rebuttal please to Gordon Metcalf’s letter (Aug. 22 Roundup) regarding my comments about the Green Valley Park/Main Street project.

Main Street projects just good business

August 27, 2001

Congratulations and kudos to McIntyre’s Mogollon Grille and the town visionaries who created Green Valley Park for being named finalists in the 2001 Main Street Awards competition.

Middle school website now online

August 27, 2001

The Rim Country Middle School website www.rimcountrymiddleschool.com has been upgraded so students can now access about 4,600 accelerated reading books.

Robert Seim

August 27, 2001

Robert Leroy Seim, 71, of Globe, died Aug. 25, 2001, in Globe. He was born Jan. 15, 1930 in Aneta, N.D.

George Sutherland

August 27, 2001

George Lewis Sutherland, 89, of Payson, died Aug 24, 2001 in Payson. He was born May 19, 1912, in Knoxville, Iowa.