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- In Laidback, Arizona …
- Inspired by ‘Prairie Home Companion,’ resident brings old-time radio show to town
- March 1, 2007
- When “Harmony Church of the Air” crackles over the radio for the first time on Sunday afternoon, it will be thanks to Mike Amundson, with a little help from his friends.
- Payson native makes his mark in Mesa
- PAYSON PEOPLE
- March 1, 2007
- What is the definition of a “real” Payson resident? You will get a different answer from just about everyone you ask.
- ‘Cat in the Hat’ to visit Pine Library Saturday
- PINE-STRAWBERRY
- March 1, 2007
- News Alert: “The Cat in the Hat” will be visiting the Pine Library at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 3.
- What no one ever told me about Paul Revere’s ride
- YOUR TURN
- March 1, 2007
- As I mentioned last week, while doing research for a subject we were discussing on the blog I do for the Payson Roundup Web site, I ran across some startling history. We talked about one slice of it last week. Here’s another.
- Supervisors discuss perceptions of north/south county divide with Chamber members
- March 1, 2007
- Gila County supervisors on Thursday stressed their intent to treat the county as a whole, as much as possible.
- Ian James Harvey
- March 1, 2007
- Ian James Harvey was born at 10:21 p.m. Feb. 7, 2007 to Teresa at the Payson Regional Medical Center.
- Emily Kay Ikner
- March 1, 2007
- Emily Kay Ikner was born at 12:13 p.m. Jan. 31, 2007 to John and Tierra Ikner at Payson Regional Medical Center.
- Thank you for coverage of Renzi’s visit
- March 1, 2007
- Many thanks to Teresa McQuerrey and the Payson Roundup for the excellent article reporting Rick Renzi’s speech printed in the Feb. 20 edition.
- Lady Horns recognized for outstanding season
- March 1, 2007
- Though the 3A East Region Champion Lady Longhorn basketball team suffered a blow that could have divided them when they were disqualified from the state tournament, the unity they still share is as obvious as the talent they displayed all season.
- Payson High School volleyball star earns college scholarship
- March 1, 2007
- One of the most accomplished players in the history of Payson High School volleyball is college bound.
- Payson should consider bus transportation
- March 1, 2007
- Why does Payson have bus stops but no bus transportation? Think of all the people who do not have vehicles. And what do the homeless do to get around?
- Spring sports schedules available
- March 1, 2007
- Although 2007 regular season spring sports schedules are now available, school officials caution that the slates can change with little notice.
- Longhorns make Sedona ask for ‘mercy’
- March 1, 2007
- The Payson Longhorns’ quest for a berth in the postseason playoffs roared out of the starting gate Tuesday afternoon with a 21-5 victory over Sedona Red Rock.
- Springtime is crappie time on Roosevelt Lake
- OUTDOORS UNDER THE RIM
- March 1, 2007
- Springtime in Arizona for the warm water fisherman means crappies are moving to shallow water to spawn. This phenomenon begins sometime in March and continues into April or May.
- Relay for Life announces kickoff party
- March 1, 2007
- Publicity chair Kathy Igielski has issued a public invitation to attend the Relay for Life kickoff party to be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 9 at the Mazatzal Casino.
- Optimist Club still in search of fishing tournament raffle items
- March 1, 2007
- The Payson Optimist Club has hooked up with the Town of Payson Parks and Recreation Department, Arizona Game and Fish Department and Payson Community Christian School to host the inaugural Kids Fishing Festival. The event will be held 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21 at Green Valley Park.
- Learning first aid and CPR for your pet
- FOCUS ON PETS
- March 1, 2007
- The pet first aid and CPR course, sponsored by Payson Parks and Recreation, provided participants with the ability to give immediate, temporary care to their pets in case of emergency. A trip to the veterinarian is the normal follow-up.
- Creek gets into spirit of pajama party
- CHRISTOPHER CREEK
- March 1, 2007
- This past Friday was the Annual Ladies Pajama Party in Christopher Creek. Fifteen women showed up at Karen Thorton’s home dressed in their favorite pj’s and wearing some very funny slippers.
- Arizona Press Women journalism scholarship available to local student
- March 1, 2007
- Arizona high school students who wish to study journalism at an Arizona college or university may be eligible for assistance from the Arizona Press Women Memorial Journalism Scholarship, sponsored by Arizona Press Women and the Arizona Newspapers Foundation.
- Few women comfortable with their retirement finances
- FINANCIAL FOCUS
- March 1, 2007
- All of us would like to think that we will enjoy a comfortable retirement. If you’re a woman, however, you might be significantly more nervous than your male peers about life as a retiree.
- My love for an anachronism
- FROM THE EDGE
- March 1, 2007
- I am not a particularly frugal person, but I pick up pennies — old ones, new ones, heads or tails, lying on the ground or in the street.
- Desert expert to speak at Roosevelt Lake this weekend
- March 1, 2007
- The Roosevelt Lake Visitor’s Center will host demonstrations of Sonoran Desert foods, plants and medicines this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Audrey Villalba Clemente
- March 1, 2007
- Audrey Villalba Clemente was born at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2007 to Jose and Enedina at Payson Regional Medical Center.
- Nathaniel Collins
- March 1, 2007
- Nathaniel Collins was born at 5:40 a.m. Feb. 12, 2007 to Joshua and Jinky at Payson Regional Medical Center.
- Jaime Joseph Griego
- March 1, 2007
- Jaime Joseph Griego was born at 7:01 a.m. Jan. 31, 2007 to Joseph and Rosina at Payson Regional Medical Center.
- Jillian Winter Harper
- March 1, 2007
- Jillian Winter Harper was born Feb. 8, 2007 to Adam Harper and Kendra L. Hall at Phoenix Baptist Hospital.
- 1,700-acre prescribed burn to create smoke Tuesday north of airport
- March 1, 2007
- There is be a large scale prescribed burn slated for Tuesday, March 6, north of Payson Airport.
- Church briefs
- March 1, 2007
- People of all ages are invited to a free family movie night at 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St.
- 3 arrested; body unidentified
- March 1, 2007
- Three Payson men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in the trunk of a burning car Feb. 20.
- Council approves first reading of immigration ordinance
- March 1, 2007
- The Payson Town Council Thursday night approved a first reading of an ordinance that would crack down on employers who hire illegal immigrants.
- Thank you for article on skipping jury duty
- March 1, 2007
- As a student at Rim Country Middle School, I would like to thank you for the article on skipping jury duty.
- Fire department recognized on racetrack
- March 1, 2007
- The Whispering Pines Fire Department received a lot of exposure last Saturday.
- Mogollon Ridge rezoning rejected
- March 1, 2007
- The Payson Town Council Thursday night rejected the rezoning of land for the Mogollon Ridge subdivision at 2009 N. McLane Road, after about an hour of discussion.
- If you can read this, count your blessings
- March 1, 2007
- If you are reading this editorial, you are one of the lucky ones.
- Learning to face unfairness with grace may be greatest victory
- March 1, 2007
- I have a friend who is a social worker and goes into some dangerous areas to assist others. One day, she came back to her car and it was painted with graffiti.
- Something should be done about illegal immigration
- March 1, 2007
- It has come to my attention, as an eighth-grader, that even with new laws about to be passed, there have been a lot more illegal immigrants coming to Arizona.
- Author has no problem with ‘personal attacks’ against the president
- March 1, 2007
- I am writing in response to one author’s letter asking for an apology for personal attacks against him.
- Thank you for making Taste of Rim Country a success
- March 1, 2007
- “A Taste of Rim Country” — how Sweet it is.
- New Beginnings asks for help
- March 1, 2007
- The New Beginnings Pregnancy Center is in the process of raising funds to send an individual to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.
- Thank you to the Humane Society for returning Bob
- March 1, 2007
- About a month ago, my dog was stolen. Needless to say, it has been hard on us.
- Support production of ‘Treasure Island’
- March 1, 2007
- I am a Payson High School senior and I have been involved in our excellent theater program for the past four years. Kathy and Jon Siler and Tom Walling put forth a tremendous amount of time and effort to run drama.
- What’s up?
- March 1, 2007
- Q: Why have gas prices jumped 20 cents in the past week?
- The eagle returns
- March 1, 2007
- Regular visitors at Payson’s Green Valley Park had grown accustomed to seeing this bald eagle perched in the trees, scanning the surface of the lakes.
- All-night graduation party returns for second year
- March 1, 2007
- Sumo wrestling, munchies, pingpong games and some pretty cool prizes are coming back for a second year to Payson’s Graduation Party.
- Father walks with son’s ashes hoping to save lives
- March 1, 2007
- Barry Adkins and his family left their Gilbert home March 1 on a four-month trip.
- Jeanne Conway Halmer
- March 1, 2007
- Jeanne Conway Halmer, 59, died Feb. 22, 2007 after a long battle with ALS, a battle she fought with pride, patience and determination.
- Bennett Kolner
- March 1, 2007
- Bennett Kolner, 84, died Feb. 27, 2007 in Payson. He was born Sept. 27, 1922 in Bialystok, Poland.
- Woods, Steven engaged
- March 1, 2007
- Mr. and Mrs. Lee Woods of Payson announce the engagement of their son, Marshall Woods, to Charlotte Steven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beuning of Crystal Lake, Ill.
- Military briefs
- March 1, 2007
- Army Pfc. Matthew S. Williams graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
- Pressing needs bring man back to Kenyan village
- March 1, 2007
- Daryl Oft, president of Diversified Solutions of Payson and Globe, has returned to Kenya where he and others are continuing the mission work of the Living Waters program.
- 55 pies stolen from 260 Café
- March 1, 2007
- When a thief or thieves broke into the 260 Café on Friday night, Feb. 23, they did not take a single dollar. Instead, they raided the refrigerator.
- Rim Club named firewise community
- March 1, 2007
- The Rim Golf Club Community Association became the 16th community in Arizona and the fifth community in Gila County to achieve national recognition for being “Firewise.”
- Observing Lent
- March 1, 2007
- Deacon Jesus Castillo of the St. Philip’s Catholic Church prepares for today’s Lenten services being held from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The church will be observing Lent every Friday through the end of the season. St. Philip’s is located at 511 S. St. Phillips St.
- County, college find common ground
- March 1, 2007
- At the end of a two-hour joint work session between Gila County Board of Supervisors and the Gila Community College Governing Board, all in attendance seemed ready to put any animosity behind them and work together for the future.
- Money available for artists, art educators
- March 1, 2007
- The Arizona Commission on the Arts has almost $5 million each year to dole out to artists and arts educators, and executive director Robert Booker said he’d like to see some of that money in Payson.
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