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- Letters to Santa
- December 23, 2008
- Dear Santa, How’s Rudolph? How are your elves? Will you get me a Xbox360, and moon sand? You are so nice. Will you get me a Guitar Hero? Do you put toys in stockings? You’re not that fat. How are you doing this year? Thaink you for the toys last year. How are you Santa?
- Help in caring for aging, ailing parents
- December 23, 2008
- During the holidays many of us are spending more time with our older relatives. With this close proximity we have a chance to see whether their health is at its best or if they may need assistance of some sort.
- Feature Teacher
- December 23, 2008
- This is my first year of teaching second grade after five years of teaching kindergarten at JRE. Although I have only been teaching for six years, I have been involved in education for more than 20 years
- Parents, students create Christmas memories
- December 23, 2008
- The parents of Julia Randall second-graders helped the students glop green icing onto ice cream cones, and then dab the cones in sprinkles Thursday to create Christmas trees. Parents helped their children place the cones in plastic sandwich bags before moving on to create other crafts at the holiday party.
- Christmas for Kids helps children have a merry day
- December 23, 2008
- Bridgette Fuentes juggled baby Abram in her arms while examining clothes on hangers Tuesday in Walmart until Payson Police Det. Jason Hazelo offered to carry him.
- Help provide parks and recreation funds
- December 23, 2008
- We are sure everyone is aware of the financial problems facing the Town of Payson this year. This is due in large part to the drop in sales tax revenue.
- ‘Gray hairs’ have a positive economic effect on community
- December 23, 2008
- Last week’s Tuesday Roundup contained an article by Ray Pugel suggesting that the growing percentage of gray hairs — retirees — in Payson has a negative effect on the demographics and future economic growth of Payson.
- Water system is not a castle
- December 23, 2008
- Wes Suhr’s reference of our deplorable water company’s condition as a “castle” is a good example of the exaggerations being thrown around. The claim that spending $300,000 of taxpayer money would solve our water situation is one of them. If the K2 is such a great deal, why does BUI need our money, while testifying under oath it is too much of a “risk” for BUI to take?
- Quilt group thanks all who helped
- December 23, 2008
- The organizing committee of the fourth annual Rim Country Quilt Roundup would like to say “thank you” to all the great sponsors, donors, entrants, class participants, vendors and teachers who were part of our fourth annual event in November.
- Lots of activity on Main Street
- December 23, 2008
- As I drive back and forth to meetings, I notice that the new construction on Main Street is really taking shape. The Payson Physical Therapy building and the Hinshaw & Associates buildings are a real boost to the area. The addition of “Reruns,” across the street, also is a sign that Main Street is still alive and kicking.
- In bad times there is still a Santa Claus
- December 23, 2008
- We live in a cynical age. We live in dark times. So perhaps the joys of this hopeful season seem naïve — outmoded. But only for grown-ups.
- Around Rim Country
- Books Are Fun Fair today at hospital
- December 23, 2008
- The Mogollon Health Alliance will offer hundreds of new books and gifts at its Books Are Fun Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the Payson Regional Medical Center main lobby. Quality books and unique gifts, including photo albums, stationery, music and much more will be sold at great discounts. Purchases can be made by VISA, MC, Discover, AMEX, checks, and post-dated checks.
- GCC goes green
- December 23, 2008
- If Joe Shannon’s vision manifests, Gila County could one day have a solar-power electricity plant in the southern end and a biomass, wood-chip facility in the northern end.
- Santa lives in Payson
- Can’t take the twinkle out of his eye
- December 23, 2008
- People confuse Roger Freeman with Santa Claus even without the suit. Never mind that a diploma from the International University of Santa Claus hangs on his wall. Forget that his business cards list credentials such as member of the National Beard Registry. And strangers would probably not recognize him from an Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas meeting.
- Star Valley finances are in good shape
- Town has more than $1 million in the bank; questions how much will be left at year’s end
- December 23, 2008
- After taking more than a month to sort through bizarre budget numbers, including a half million contingency fund and inflated expenses, Star Valley’s financial consultant reports the town is doing surprisingly well.
- Elks Hoop Shoot winners named
- December 23, 2008
- Another round of Elks Hoop Shoot champions have been crowned.
- Cashing in on consignment at Re-Runs
- December 23, 2008
- After juggling three businesses for several years, Andy and Cindy Kofile decided to tackle one more and opened Re-Runs Resale Boutique in August.
- Valley urban trends
- December 23, 2008
- We recently spent a week in the Valley and had the opportunity to look at some of the trends that are occurring in real estate.
- Last-minute Christmas shopping for the outdoor enthusiasts
- December 23, 2008
- It’s Christmas Eve and, according to national surveys, 10 percent of all shopping happens in the last 24-hour period. If you happen to be in this position and are looking for that perfect gift that won’t max out the credit card, here are a few ideas:
- Two Horns named players of the year
- December 23, 2008
- A statewide sports Web site has selected a 3A All-State football team that features two Payson team members as its “Co-Players of the Year.”
- Longhorns enjoying holiday respite
- December 23, 2008
- The Longhorns boys basketball team (5-3) is enjoying a holiday respite from play and practice before returning to action Dec. 29 in the three-day Bradshaw Mountain Tournament.
- Longhorns earn third- place spot at duals
- Senior Ben Sandoval led Payson to 5-2 mark
- December 23, 2008
- Payson’s 135-pound senior Ben Sandoval led the Longhorns to a 5-2 record and a third-place finish in the Payson Pro Rodeo Association Rim Country Duals Wrestling Tournament.
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