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Propane town hall meeting requested
Arizona Corporation Commission may air high gas bill complaints
February 18, 2008
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Chris Mayes hopes to hold a meeting on huge increases in Payson propane bills sometime in the next month.
A senior breakfast
February 18, 2008
Vietnam memorial to return
Replica of wall could draw 20,000 in June
February 18, 2008
After years of effort, local veterans groups have won the return to Payson in June of an 8-foot-tall, 370-foot-long replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall, which could draw 15,000 to 20,000 people.
Committee considers ways to prevent de facto Mud Springs bypass
February 18, 2008
Payson's traffic committee tonight will mud wrestle what has turned into the Great Debate in town politics — can Mud Springs connect to Highway 260 without creating a dangerous bypass nightmare for residents? The Surface Transportation Advisory Committee will hold a hearing on problems and solutions swarming around a proposed $1.1-million extension of Mud Springs to Highway 260 at Frontier Elementary School, starting at 6 p.m.
Tonto Creek residents brace for new storm
February 18, 2008
Barricades across Tonto Creek in Tonto Basin are still up and the threat of yet another storm Wednesday could keep them there indefinitely.
Council ponders subdivision rezoning
February 18, 2008
A now, seemingly routine rezoning request for a once controversial housing development will headline the Thursday Payson Council meeting.
Paper receipts wanted
February 18, 2008
Legislature needs to fund its mandated programs
February 18, 2008
Legislators are good at mandating projects for local governments and schools, but the grand idea gets muddled when no funds are provided to go along with the law.
Rick Croy needed on town council
February 18, 2008
Severe conditions attached to contract approval
February 18, 2008
Star Valley photo radar needed
February 18, 2008
Shoppers should use fabric bags
February 18, 2008
Wails, trails and puppy dog tales
February 18, 2008
Constitution not being followed
February 18, 2008
Mayor Edwards and property taxes
February 18, 2008
Computer models fail to predict climate
February 18, 2008
Evans has the water issue knowledge that Payson needs
February 18, 2008
Payson mayor ignores limits
Bob Edwards’ outsized resume mingles ambition and controversy
February 18, 2008
Here's the thing about Bob Edwards. He has no proper sense of his own limits.
Tragedy and triumph mark Kenny Evans’ tumultuous life
Mayoral challenger built an empire, gave it away, now returns to the fray
February 18, 2008
It's pretty hard to pick out just one turning point in the remarkable life of Kenny Evans.
Prescribed burn to torch slash piles from Pine to Strawberry
February 18, 2008
Prescribed burns are scheduled this week for the Payson, Pine and Strawberry areas by the Tonto National Forest officials.
You can eat your dessert first
Taste of Rim Country gives area chefs a chance to show off
February 18, 2008
In ultrapolite society, we do not often get the chance to eat dessert first. We eat appetizers first.
Rim Country’s Relay For Life campaign starting
February 18, 2008
The Rim Country's annual Relay For Life campaign is gearing up. The fund-raising event for the American Cancer Society is from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Friday and Saturday, June 6 and at the Payson High School track.
33rd Annual Pinal-Gila Senior Fair and Fiesta
February 18, 2008
Raffle tickets are available at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main Street for a drawing to be held at the Pinal-Gila Senior Fair and Fiesta.
Payson Regional Senior Circle
February 18, 2008
The Senior Circle now has a donation box for no-longer-used eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones in the Circle Building, 215 N. Beeline Highway. Lions International collects these items for distribution to the needy.
Artist enjoys getting her hands in clay
February 18, 2008
Linda Nannizzi has never been afraid to plunge her hands into the soil and shape it to her will. The joy Nannizzi finds working with clay, compliments her favorite hobby, gardening.
George B. Eidemiller
February 18, 2008
Anthony J. Plonski
February 18, 2008
Good listeners
February 18, 2008
Longhorns’ quest for state title goes through Safford
Semifinal game is Thursday, 3:45 p.m. at Jobing.com Arena
February 18, 2008
The rugged and winding road to the state basketball championship travels through Safford.
Greg Davis will be missed by family, friends
February 18, 2008
In 30-plus years of coaching football, from the Pop Warner to high school varsity level, I developed a special affinity for linemen.
Longhorn Cards will benefit Payson High sports program
February 18, 2008
For the past several years “Longhorn Cards” have served a twofold purpose —they've helped support Payson High School track and baseball teams and at the same time, have allowed sports fans to receive discounts when purchasing local goods and services.
One more chance to sign up for Little League tryouts
February 18, 2008
Inclement weather forced postponement of Payson Little League tryouts and a last-gasp registration scheduled for Feb. 16.
Special Olympics team takes on new adventure
February 18, 2008
The Payson Special Olympics team is embarking on a new adventure.
Four Seasons Realty honored
February 18, 2008
State honors were awarded Four Seasons Realty of Payson and Phoenix last week by the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network.
Lady Niners looking for new players
February 18, 2008
The Lady Niners are looking for a few good women to challenge the likes of defending club champion Isabella Sockrider and last year's most improved player, Ann Adams.
Super seniors — Bowling Results
February 18, 2008
Super Seniors — Rim Country Bowling results
16th Annual Business Showcase is April 16
February 18, 2008
Wood chips available
February 18, 2008
There are Christmas tree wood chips available from the town's tree recycling program.
Investment Talk
February 18, 2008
Snow-day makeup dates
February 18, 2008
Payson Schools will hold classes on April 4 and 7, previously designated as Spring Recess, to make up for the snow days taken Feb. 4 and 15.

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