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Woman’s risk taking pays off with full life

MOVERS & SHAKERS UNDER 40

January 1, 2007

By the time Tara Keeney was 30 years old, she owned her own thriving lending business, Lenders for Life. Now, at 32, her operation keeps growing. Keeney employees five people in her Payson office.

Four-vehicle accident delays traffic

January 1, 2007

A four-vehicle accident at about 1 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Highways 87 and 260 backed up traffic in all four directions and sent three people to the Payson Regional Medical Center.

Book focuses on ways sports shape lives

By Max Foster

January 1, 2007

Among the Christmas gifts I received this year was the New York Times best seller, “The Games Do Count” by Brian Kilmeade.

Mya Christine Burge

January 1, 2007

Mya Christine Burge was born at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2006 to Ashlee Burge at the Payson Regional Medical Center.

The Roundup apologizes to John Hanna

January 1, 2007

On Friday afternoon, real estate agent John Hanna received a cell phone message from a longtime friend. Hanna was in Temecula, Calif. visiting his son for the holidays.

Coach, teacher shapes future of Payson on court, field and classroom

MOVERS & SHAKERS UNDER 40

January 1, 2007

Before Kenny Hayes decided to pursue a career in education, he spent more than a year preparing for a nursing degree.

Weekend fireworks postponed for Pine/Strawberry

January 1, 2007

The first-ever fireworks display planned for Dec. 30 in Pine/Strawberry was postponed until Feb. 10.

Arrests down in 2006; police short-staffed

January 1, 2007

The 2006 year was a typical one for the Payson Police Department with one large exception — the department took over police service for Star Valley on July 1.

Whatever happened to decency and respect from police and media?

by Michael Ploughe, Special to the Roundup

January 1, 2007

The pictures and words in your paper of Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 (“Couple charged with second-degree murder of infant”), and likely in other papers to come, were cold, heartless and obviously “boilerplate” per policy.

Never put a collar on your cat

January 1, 2007

Letter writer Cathy Joyce, published in the Dec. 19 edition of the Payson Roundup, needs to be informed.

Taking a second look at the American people

January 1, 2007

After several letters to the editor criticizing the United States government leadership, policies and the American people, it is time to take a broader look at America.

Police using domestic violence law to generate cash flow

January 1, 2007

Let me start by saying my family has owned property here in Payson since 1971 and never have the Payson police been called out against any of us, until now.

Are there ulterior motives behind hunting tag deadline change?

January 1, 2007

Recently, Arizona Game and Fish changed the application time frame for elk and antelope tags from the usual May/June time frame to the Jan./Feb. time frame, with the stated intent of allowing the hunters who are drawn to better plan for their other fall hunt applications.

Dismayed but not surprised by task force petition

January 1, 2007

I read the article regarding “local celebrities” objecting to the existence of the newly formed Task Forces with dismay, but not surprise. It seems that there will always be those who object when progress is being made.

A theme is developing among the Democrats

January 1, 2007

After reading some letters, reading a few books and watching the “Demoncrats” for 50-odd years, I think I see a theme developing.

Financial adviser invested in the future of Rim Country

MOVERS & SHAKERS UNDER 40

January 1, 2007

At 37, Kevin Dick has developed a professional career that most people take a lifetime to attain. “It’s been an evolution,” he said.

Historian draws inspiration from ground under his feet

MOVERS & SHAKERS UNDER 40

January 1, 2007

On evenings when the chalk talk is heady and the beer runs smoothly, Tim Ehrhardt racks ‘em up with the rest of the local pool sharks at the favorite, and only, watering hole in Tonto Village. The Double D is tucked off Highway 260 on a dirt road. Inside, a collection of baseball caps hang from the ceiling and the air is thick with cigarette smoke.

Couple buy into Payson through landmark restaurant

MOVERS & SHAKERS UNDER 40

January 1, 2007

John and Brenda Kirschbaum purchased the El Rancho Mexican restaurant six years ago. It was a risk the couple felt ready to take. “I can’t imagine doing anything else,” 31-year-old John said.

Time to reflect on how much life has changed

SENIOR MOMENTS

By Carol Zebb

January 1, 2007

Happy New Year. It’s time to put out a new calendar and remind yourself to write 2007 on checks and correspondence. It is also time to reflect on how rapidly the years pass and how much life has changed.

Stuart Alexander Skinner

January 1, 2007

Stuart Alexander Skinner was born in Safford on Aug. 24, 1928.

Dylan Martin Bolin

January 1, 2007

Dylan Martin Bolin was born at 3:16 a.m. Dec. 10, 2006 to Jeremy and Valerie Bolin at Payson Regional Medical Center.

Jadyn Noel Bradford

January 1, 2007

Jadyn Noel Bradford was born at 10:54 a.m. Dec. 12, 2006 to Isaac and Cassie Bradford at Payson Regional Medical Center.

Carter James Bell

January 1, 2007

Carter James Bell was born at 12:42 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2006 to Jason and Stacy Bell at the Payson Regional Medical Center.

Lady Horns focus on capturing state berth

By Max Foster

January 1, 2007

With the Holiday Hoops tournament in the rearview mirror, the Lady Longhorns are steering down the East region highway bound for a berth in the state tournament.

Horns begin race to East region championship

By Max Foster

January 1, 2007

A pair of tournaments and 12 non-region games set the stage for the Longhorns’ month-long chase for Payson’s first East region boys championship since 2003.

Longhorn named to Republic All-State team

By Max Foster

January 1, 2007

Payson High School football player, Zak Miller, has been named to a second All-State team in the course of the past two weeks.

Former Longhorn wrestler takes head coaching job at Grand Canyon University

By Dennis Pirch

January 1, 2007

There is good news for collegiate wrestling in the state of Arizona. Grand Canyon University in Phoenix has added wrestling to its athletic program for the year 2007. They will join Arizona State University and Embry Riddle in putting a team on the mat for next season.

Cleaning company provides reliable service

By Teresa McQuerrey

January 1, 2007

Walter and Michelle Obrecht visited the Payson area for five days around Memorial Day 2006.

Knauss, Carey wedding

January 1, 2007

Marissa Lindsey Knauss and John “Adam” Carey were married at Christ Church Lutheran in Phoenix on Nov. 11, 2006.

Miller, Scott wedding

January 1, 2007

The families of Dennis “Denny” Miller, a 1996 graduate of Saguaro High School and Northern Arizona University, and Alexandra (Alli) Scott, a 1997 graduate of Payson High School and Northern Arizona University, are proud to announce the couple’s marriage on Oct. 15, 2006, at Makena Beach, Maui, Hawaii.

Tierney graduates

January 1, 2007

Stacy Parkerson, mother, and grandparents, Margie and Eddie Figueroa, of Pine and Strawberry are proud to announce the graduation of son, Brett Tierney, from the AZ National Guard Youth Program, Project Challenge.

Jazz guitarist performs

January 1, 2007

Jazz guitarist Ted Goddard is coming to Payson. The Ted Goddard Jazz Trio will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St.