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- Winners of lighting contest chosen
- December 21, 2006
- The lights on 33 homes entered in the second annual Christmas lighting contest glittered brightly on a cold Payson night this past Friday, Dec. 15.
- All-Star game in search of a home
- December 21, 2006
- Since being booted from the Northern Arizona University campus in the late 1980s to make way for the Arizona Cardinals, the Arizona Coaches Association All-Star football game has been in search of a permanent home.
- Police expect faster response times with new system
- December 21, 2006
- Residents of Payson and Star Valley will see quicker response times thanks to a new communications system put in place by the Payson Police Department.
- ADOT to pay for study of alternate highway route
- December 21, 2006
- The Rim Country’s long-considered alternate route inched forward last week when the Payson Town Council adopted a resolution Thursday, Dec. 14, to conduct a planning study of the traffic diversion that could alleviate in-town traffic.
- Never too old for Christmas surprises
- December 21, 2006
- Cherokee Rauch is 86 and mostly housebound, dependent on neighbors to bring her mail and for other assistance. But she’s not too old or too ill to enjoy a wonderful Christmas surprise.
- Learn all the facts before buying a puppy
- FOCUS ON PETS
- December 21, 2006
- ‘Tis Christmas time and I always welcome a fitting subject around which to wrap a holiday column. Rocky is a very special boxer puppy who seems to fit the bill.
- Santa’s sleigh this year was a firetruck
- CHRISTOPHER CREEK
- December 21, 2006
- Santa arrived Saturday afternoon by fire engine. Lights were flashing and sirens were blaring as they drove up to the fire department in Christopher Creek to some very eager boys and girls.
- Freshmen polish off Wildcats 64-55
- December 21, 2006
- The Longhorn junior varsity basketball team is suffering from the agonizing heartbreak of defeat, but the freshmen are celebrating a hard-fought win.
- Boys basketball team takes Chinle 78-57
- December 21, 2006
- Junior forward Robert Walker’s 35-point outburst and all-around, unselfish team play propelled the Longhorns to a 78-57 win over the Chinle Wildcats.
- Coach, player chosen for All-Star team
- December 21, 2006
- Payson High School senior Zak Miller and coach Josh Anderson have joined the ranks of a long list of former Longhorn players and coaches who were selected to participate in the prestigious Arizona Coaches Association All-Star North vs. South game.
- Sheep fever rare and difficult to cure
- OUTDOORS UNDER THE RIM
- December 21, 2006
- There are a fortunate few who, every year in December, head for the arid mountain ranges of Arizona in pursuit of the desert bighorn sheep.
- Shepherd of the Pines receives Lilly grant for sabbatical
- December 21, 2006
- Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Payson has received a grant of $44,270 to enable its pastor, Rev. Todd Arnold, and his family to participate in the 2006 National Clergy Renewal Program, funded by the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment, Inc.
- Celebration of life event donates 350 pounds of food
- December 21, 2006
- RTA Hospice, Messinger Payson Funeral Home and Rim Country Hospice hosted “A Celebration of Life” Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Mountain Bible Sanctuary.
- Anonymous Santas buy bikes for 15 children
- December 21, 2006
- A new bicycle was the only item on Austin’s Christmas wish list.
- Woman, son escape house fire
- December 21, 2006
- A woman and her 3-year-old son narrowly avoided death after a fire swept through their home in north Payson Thursday afternoon.
- A Snowman’s Gift: A Christmas story to read aloud
- December 21, 2006
- A long time ago, on a very special night in northern Alaska, a group of Eskimo children built a snowman. As they built this snowman, they could not help but notice a star brighter than any they had ever seen in the eastern sky. Even the Northern Lights could not diminish its brightness.
- Residents question use of domestic violence laws
- December 21, 2006
- In late November, Jeremy Hammer yelled at his brother, John, after a bedroom door his brother opened hit him in the groin.
- Residents asked to give input on Town of Payson goals
- December 21, 2006
- The Payson Town Council and town staff is asking the public to weigh in on issues that affect their daily lives. As the elected leaders formulate the upcoming Corporate Strategic Plan, they seek input from the populace to help guide the way.
- Why we are moved by others’ good deeds
- December 21, 2006
- On the front page of our newspaper today, we told the story of 15 children who were given bikes for Christmas by strangers who insisted on remaining anonymous.
- Fire department’s Toys for Tots program a great success
- PINE-STRAWBERRY
- December 21, 2006
- Merry Christmas to all. Finally, we have had some cold weather and a small amount of snow. A gentle snowfall is so beautiful.
- Looks like we won’t be having a white Christmas
- TONTO VILLAGE
- December 21, 2006
- The big weather front that was supposed to dump a sizable amount of snow in the Rim Country kind of fizzled out. There was some snow, however, enough that it at least covered the ground, but not enough to satisfy my grandchildren and their snow toys.
- Misinformation being spread about Tower Well
- December 21, 2006
- There is a letter going around among the real estate people that says the Star Valley Tower Well produces 1,500 GPM.
- Our greatest enemy at home is us
- December 21, 2006
- This commentary is directed to the many Americans who are in desperate need of a wake-up call regarding their tenuous position in an uncertain world.
- Head Start thanks community for help
- December 21, 2006
- Payson Head Start would like to sincerely thank the following community organizations for their donations to our families and program within recent months:
- Sending my very best to Max Foster during his difficult time
- December 21, 2006
- As many of you may have noticed, longtime sports writer Max Foster is currently not writing as much as usual for the Payson Roundup.
- What’s up?
- December 21, 2006
- Q: I heard the Town of Payson’s employee Christmas party was canceled. If so, why? And I heard that town employees offered to pay for the party themselves. —AND— Q: I did not purchase a gas adjuster. Why does my heating bill from Energy West say “Purchased Gas Adjuster”?
- Merry Christmas from the Payson town council
- December 21, 2006
- Whether praised or criticized, Payson’s councilors find their lives spent in the spotlight.
- Chef finds inspiration for cooking from Italian heritage
- December 21, 2006
- The Rim Country’s top culinary notables will share their talents for a benefit to raise money for the Payson Public Library expansion project.
- Doing what she can for veterans in need
- PAYSON PEOPLE
- December 21, 2006
- Veterans helping veterans has been the focus of Misti Isley’s life for more than a decade.
- Donation to Special Olympics
- December 21, 2006
- Athletes Jenna Palandri, left, and Tiffany Slayman will benefit from a $400 check given to Payson Special Olympics this week.
- A few comments on the drug situation
- YOUR TURN
- December 21, 2006
- A week ago, having read the sad little piece written by a mother whose son was on drugs, I put some questions up on my I’m Listening blog on payson.com.
- What should I tell a friend who is always late?
- ASK DR. DONNA
- December 21, 2006
- I have a good friend who has a problem being on time. I like this person and do not want to lose the friendship, but I get really frustrated having to wait for her arrival.
- Schedule of Christmas services
- December 21, 2006
- The following Christmas services are scheduled at area churches:
- What does it mean to have the faith of a child?
- Local church leaders share thoughts on believing
- December 21, 2006
- Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Consider these ‘words of wisdom’ about investing
- FINANCIAL FOCUS
- December 21, 2006
- Many of us are inspired by great quotations. And you can find plenty of them related to investing. Let’s take a look at some of these quotes to determine what they may have to offer us.
- Active dogs require exercise
- ADOPTION OPTIONS
- December 21, 2006
- Frequently dogs are relinquished to Payson Humane Society because their owners describe them as “too rambunctious, too active, or too hyper” for their lifestyle.
- New special education director has vision for program
- December 21, 2006
- The woman at the helm of Payson Unified School District’s Special Services Department thinks “special education” has an undeserved bad rap.
- Star Valley council to revise water agreement
- December 21, 2006
- After more than an hour in executive session, the Star Valley Council directed its attorney to make revisions to a water agreement the Payson Town Council approved the week before.
- Man hopes never to retire again
- December 21, 2006
- Bill Armstrong has seen Star Valley increase by leaps and bounds in the 35 years he has lived in the small town.
- Mailboxes pried open, contents stolen
- December 21, 2006
- Mailboxes along the Control Road from Beaver Valley to Tonto Village were burglarized Dec. 4.
- Doris “Dodie” Gilmore Mertens
- December 21, 2006
- Doris “Dodie” Gilmore Mertens died Dec. 6, 2006 in Castro Valley, Calif.
- Mark Steven Cecil
- December 21, 2006
- Mark Steven Cecil, of Payson, died Dec. 9, 2006. He was 51.
- Wimpee, Hogue to wed
- December 21, 2006
- Marty and Debbie Wimpee are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Jered, to Deanna Hogue on Dec. 23, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Payson Christian Church in Payson.
- Ashby, Sanders married in outdoor ceremony
- December 21, 2006
- Andrew Ashby and Jamie Sanders were married Oct. 14, 2006 in an outdoor ceremony in Christopher Creek.
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What is the most important issue in Payson? The economic state of the schools, or the economic state of the county?
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