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Bertha G. Chapman

November 28, 2002

Bertha G. Chapman, 71, of Prescott Valley, died Nov. 22, 2002.

Lots of activities planned for holidays

PINE-STRAWBERRY

by Myndi Brogdon

November 28, 2002

Students and teachers have been very busy deciding themes and decorating their donated trees for this year’s auction.

Cleaning up Christopher Creek for Christmas

CHRISTOPHER CREEK

by Mikey Marazza

November 28, 2002

Thanksgiving is over and it’s time to move on to the next holiday.

Christmas shopping in Payson is a treat

TONTO VILLAGE

by Janet Snyder

November 28, 2002

Have you had your fill of that Thanksgiving turkey yet? Have you looked up new recipes for leftover turkey and dressing? I hope that the day was a gobbling success for all the residents of Tonto Village and the surrounding area.

Fleet of feet

November 28, 2002

The High Steppers, the Payson Senior Center’s resident line-dancing crew, celebrated Thanksgiving by shaking a leg just as they’ve been doing at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for the past 10 years.

Collins gets 17 years for child molestation

By Teresa McQuerrey

November 28, 2002

James Collins, 76, of Mesa del Caballo, convicted of child molestation, was sentenced to 17 years without parole in the Arizona Department of Corrections.

Pine water situation bleak, says Brooke

Commission to discuss options Monday

November 28, 2002

Pine and Strawberry residents who want input on the water hookup moratorium and other recommendations regarding the two water systems need to attend an open meeting of the Arizona Corporation Commission scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 in Phoenix.

Roosen retrial set for Dec. 10

By Teresa McQuerrey

November 28, 2002

A new trial for accused murderer Paul Roosen will begin next month.

Hospital’s new CEO wants to ‘make a difference’

November 28, 2002

Chris Wolf’s father has been a physician for 44 years. His uncle also is a doctor.

Gisela water treated for contamination

November 28, 2002

Testing has revealed that Brooke Utilities’ Tonto Creek Shores water system which serves Gisela violated the drinking-water maximum contaminant level for total and fecal coliform bacteria for the month of November.

102-year-old woman living the good life

November 28, 2002

Mary Larson isn’t sure, but she thinks she was born in Hubbard, Ariz.

Art Guild show makes shopping a snap

November 28, 2002

Since there is no more personal gift than one made by hand, the Pine-Strawberry Art and Craft Guild’s annual holiday season show and sale which wraps up Sunday afternoon may well provide one of the most personal shopping experiences to be found anywhere in the Rim country.

A reminder of what the feast is all about

November 28, 2002

A reader recently called in to question why Thanksgiving seemed later than usual this year, believing that the holiday fell on the third Thursday of November.

A policeman’s job is never done

November 28, 2002

At this time of year I am especially thankful for my wonderful loving husband, Payson Police Officer Allen Dyer. A lot of folks here in Payson have already forgotten that Allen put himself between a very bad terrorist (Lenny Kizzar) and was shot twice in the torso with 44 Magnum bullets.

We shouldn’t have been surprised

November 28, 2002

When I moved to Payson, I was shocked to see people publicly humiliated (in the court record) for crimes they have yet to be found guilty of. I would venture into Pete’s Place for a soda and “Vi” would allow me to read everyone’s horoscope. Naturally, I would add some fun to them. I would also read aloud the court record. With the numerous domestic violence cases, this information became quite useful when it came time to choose a partner, date, etc.

Dryer’s predicament was his own doing

November 28, 2002

Regarding the article about the benefit for John Dryer; in my opinion, friends helping friends is wonderful.

Now is the time for Thanksgiving all year long

November 28, 2002

It’s November, and the trees are losing their leaves, the wind is kicking up its heels, and the weather is getting cooler. The harvest has been collected and we take time to rest a while and give special thanks and reflect on the past year.

What’s up?

November 28, 2002

Q: Does the Payson water department test for the meningitis amoeba that is causing such a stir down in the Valley? Also, is Payson water chlorinated?

Retailers can win despite shaky economy

November 28, 2002

Depending on whom you ask, Santa will be either be dropping lumps of coal or chunks of treasure into retailers’ Christmas stockings this holiday season.

Dorothy Josephine Fechner

November 28, 2002

Dorothy Josephine Fechner, 91, of Payson, died Nov. 21, 2002.

Billy Walter Jackson

November 28, 2002

Billy Walter Jackson, 78, of Payson, died Nov. 24, 2002.

CV spoils Lady Horns’ season debut

By Max Foster

November 28, 2002

The Lady Longhorns fell 14 points short of their goal to tip off the 2002-03 hardwood campaign with a victory.

Hobbled Horns open with scrimmage

By Max Foster

November 28, 2002

Officially, no score was recorded when Payson and Chino Valley high schools collided Nov. 21 in a preseason scrimmage. Because the scrimmages are for exhibition purposes only, Arizona Interscholastic Association regulations prohibit keeping score.

Lady Mavs settle for bronze

By Max Foster

November 28, 2002

The Rim Country Middle School eighth-grade girls volleyball team played its way to a third-place finish in the Maverick Invitational Tournament Nov. 23 in Wilson Dome.

Soccer wants to stay in 1A-3A fall league

By Max Foster

November 28, 2002

The co-defending state champion Longhorn soccer team, along with their Lady Longhorn counterparts, might not be moving to the Class 4A Grand Canyon region.

Sharpen your skills at D-backs camp

By Max Foster

November 28, 2002

Among the most popular summer youth sports events are the Arizona Diamondbacks Training Centers that have been held the past three years at Payson High School.