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- Glad we moved to Payson
- December 28, 2006
- We are hoping that the wonder of the season finds you and yours in good health and spirit.
- Letter writer an intolerant liberal thinker
- December 28, 2006
- I have read with continued awe at the mindless ramblings of our resident liberal, Jim Kane.
- This year will be different
- PINE-STRAWBERRY
- December 28, 2006
- The New Year is upon us. There is not much time to finish up our list of resolutions.
- Where has the year gone?
- TONTO VILLAGE
- December 28, 2006
- Where has the year gone? It is so hard to believe that this will be the last column for 2006.
- Turning 55 on New Year’s Day
- CHRISTOPHER CREEK
- December 28, 2006
- Can you believe it’s almost 2007? I can’t, but it may be because on New Year’s Day I will be 55.
- Consider these year-end financial tips
- FINANCIAL FOCUS
- December 28, 2006
- It’s hard to believe that Arizona Rim Country is headed into 2007.
- Thank you for showing the spirit of Christmas
- December 28, 2006
- ‘Tis the season. Christmas angels are all around at this time of year.
- 2006: The Year in Review
- December 28, 2006
- It was a year of change for Payson. 2006 opened with a heated election that ended with a new mayor and several new members of the town council. Mayor Bob Edwards immediately set about following his campaign promises to manage growth and examine water issues in the town.
- Two seek ruling on legality of task forces
- December 28, 2006
- Two local media figures are asking the Arizona Superior Court to look into possible Open Meeting Law violations by the 19 task forces created by Payson Mayor Bob Edwards.
- Family lives in hotel after house fire
- December 28, 2006
- When Emily Morton woke up from a nap on Dec. 21, she thought the smoke she was seeing was the result of her blurry eyes from waking up. Morton went back to sleep, not realizing the home she shared with her parents, son and brother was on fire.
- Couple charged with second-degree murder of infant
- December 28, 2006
- Two Payson residents were arrested Wednesday on charges of killing their infant son. Justin Philip Valencia, 19, and Nichole Ploughe, 18, are being charged with second-degree murder in the alleged killing of their 2-month-old son, Leon Valencia.
- Outpouring of compassion rewarding to witness
- December 28, 2006
- As the editor of a small-town newspaper, you see all sides of people. It teaches you a lot about human nature — a lesson that is, in turns, disparaging and inspiring. This week, it is the latter.
- Thank you to the angels who were with my son
- December 28, 2006
- My husband and I want to thank the three unknown angels who stopped on a recent Sunday morning on Highway 87 South to help my son.
- Generosity a blessing
- December 28, 2006
- We would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all the people who opened their hearts and pockets, to purchase and make gifts for our Compassion Never Goes Out of Fashion gift tags for seniors and the homebound.
- Council should limit growth to avoid disaster
- December 28, 2006
- On Dec. 7, Lynn Godfrey, chairman of the mayor’s water task force, presented the task force report. In part, he said, “The town is essentially at safe yield, continued growth will lead to disaster.”
- New arrival impressed by Payson’s generosity
- December 28, 2006
- Being a recent transplant to Payson, I would like you to know what a wonderful community this is. I came here from the Valley just this summer to take the position of Branch Manager at Arizona State Credit Union.
- Foster care children touched by Christmas gifts
- December 28, 2006
- We would like to thank everyone who helped the children listed on the foster care angel tree.
- Web site offers personal way to support troops
- December 28, 2006
- It has been a very rewarding experience for me to participate in AnySoldier.com.
- Toys for Tots campaign a great success
- December 28, 2006
- The Rim Country Marine Corps League Det. 928 congratulate the local community for the success of the Toys for Tots drive in the local area. Approximately 3,124 toys were obtained.
- 3 inches of snow mixed with rain, sleet, hail
- December 28, 2006
- Rain, hail, snow, sleet and fog passed through Rim Country this week. National Weather Service Observer Anna Mae Deming reported almost 3 inches of snow fell.
- Man arrested after threatening nephew with gun
- December 28, 2006
- A Star Valley resident was arrested Tuesday on various domestic violence charges after he was seen holding a shotgun on a relative.
- Fiesta Bowl Parade
- December 28, 2006
- NFL wide receiver Jerry Rice stopped to visit with Payson Ranger District wildland fire personnel prior to the 35th Annual Fiesta Bowl Parade last year.
- Star Valley won’t give up fight for zip code
- December 28, 2006
- The Town of Star Valley is not giving up its fight to have its own zip code in the near future.
- Arline D. Baril
- December 28, 2006
- Arline D. Baril, 88, died at home with all of her family near her on Dec. 22, 2006.
- Donald Fayet “Dutch” Coffman
- December 28, 2006
- Donald Fayet “Dutch” Coffman died Dec. 20, 2006. He was 77.
- Jesse Warren Wynn
- December 28, 2006
- Jesse Warren Wynn, of Christopher Creek, Ariz., died at Payson Regional Medical Center on Dec. 23, 2006. He was 84.
- Services for Mark Steven Cecil
- December 28, 2006
- Services for Mark Steven Cecil will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at the Payson Christian Fellowship Church, 700 E. Wade Lane.
- 2006 Sports Year in Review
- December 28, 2006
- The 2006 Rim Country sports year was highlighted by the hiring of four new Payson High School varsity coaches, the rousing accomplishments of a band of spirited Little League baseball players and the head-turning exploits of two of the Longhorns finest senior athletes.
- Troubled teen
- Boot camp style intervention program turns teen’s life around
- December 28, 2006
- Brett Tierney, and his mom, Stacy Parkerson, knew he needed help getting his life back on track.
- Visitors fell in love with Strawberry Lodge
- December 28, 2006
- Jan and Adrian Marnell, owners of the Strawberry Lodge, came to the Rim Country like many of its residents — to vacation.
- Tatting helps woman pay property taxes
- PAYSON PEOPLE
- December 28, 2006
- Loretta Ost weaves a fine, white thread through her fingers. Then, with a shuttle, begins to work the thread into an intricate design.
- Christmas vandals
- December 28, 2006
- The week before Christmas, ornamental geese decorated for the holidays were vandalized with shots from a paintball gun in front of the home of DJ Craig Miller on West Country Club Drive.
- New ministry meets on reservation
- December 28, 2006
- A new ministry of gifts of the Holy Spirit will meet at 10 a.m. every Sunday at the Hand of God Fellowship Hall (formerly Full Gospel Family Church), Trail of Tears on the Tonto Apache Reservation.
- Opening the discussion on Payson’s water problem
- YOUR TURN
- December 28, 2006
- After reading that Payson has a “water problem,” it occurred to me that perhaps this column and the “I’m Listening” blog could offer a service by providing a place where Paysonites could discuss what they think can be, or should be, done about it.
- Make the forest a cleaner place because you were there
- OUTDOORS UNDER THE RIM
- December 28, 2006
- Having spent my early years in Iowa, I remember seeking permission from farmers before we would hunt pheasants or rabbits, because most land was privately owned.
- What is the tone of your inner dialogue?
- ASK DR. DONNA
- December 28, 2006
- This will be my final column for now, per editorial constraints. I’d like to express my appreciation to my readers and the feedback I have received.
- New Year’s resolutions for pet owners
- FOCUS ON PETS
- December 28, 2006
- Once again, we have the opportunity to start anew, to turn over a new leaf and resolve to be the person we always wanted to be. Now is the time to list those New Year’s resolutions.
- Teaching children good manners around dogs
- ADOPTION OPTIONS
- December 28, 2006
- For most children, being around dogs comes naturally, especially if their parents help them understand how to relate to dogs.
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