Archive for Friday, May 9, 2008

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Blue Ridge deal secures Payson water
Historic day as town council and SRP enter into contract
May 9, 2008
With a long-delayed flourish and a last few hard questions, Payson has officially contracted with the Salt River Project to secure water rights to the Blue Ridge Reservoir, after a 30-year quest for an adequate, long-term water supply.
Tickets galore
Star Valley photo tickets running
May 9, 2008
The surprising number of traffic tickets generated by Star Valley’s photo enforcement program on Highway 260 prompted the town council on Tuesday to approve a budget increase to hire someone to help process the tickets.
Center for Success gets A+ state rating
Nontraditional school “saves lives”
May 9, 2008
Payson’s only nontraditional public high school offering alternative education has received one of the state’s top education awards.
Around Rim Country/Community Almanac
May 9, 2008
Attorney outlines open meeting law to committee
May 9, 2008
It isn’t practical or efficient,” Payson Deputy Town Attorney Tim Wright explained to the anxiously listening committee members. “It doesn’t always make sense. It isn’t easy. It is frustrating and restrictive. but it is the law.”
Troy Neal now a sharpshooter in men’s golf play
May 9, 2008
As a basketball player at Arizona State University, Troy Neal developed a reputation as a sharpshooter who could sink the long ball.
Seniors will hold car wash to raise funds
May 9, 2008
The Payson High School senior class’ quest to fund a graduation trip to Disneyland began with last month’s volleyball tournament and will continue with a car wash from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 in front of Auto Zone.
Zane Grey run is one of the toughest
May 9, 2008
As a former ultra-runner, or athlete who competes in runs longer than the traditional 26.2-mile marathons, Martin Szekeresh knows the Zane Grey 50-mile race is one of the most demanding in the sport.
Swimbaits are popular bass bait
May 9, 2008
The past couple of years in bass fishing has certainly brought swimbaits into focus with anglers throughout the country.
Committee: changes to slow Phoenix Street traffic
Long furor over Mud Springs extension subsides into a quiet meeting focused on stop signs and speed humps
May 9, 2008
The Mud Springs Bypass battle shrank Wednesday to a handful of people listening quietly to the Surface Transportation Advisory Committee discuss a dozen “traffic calming” measures like stop signs, raised crosswalks, traffic circles, bike lanes and speed humps.
Hiring of attorney questioned by resigning board member
May 9, 2008
Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District board member Barbara Hall’s resignation on May 1 revolves around the new board’s hiring of John Gliege as legal counsel.
Teen Maze
May 9, 2008
Russell Huntze looks into a casket to see himself as his obituary is read to him.
The gift of water and a debt of gratitude
May 9, 2008
Many made dinner a success
May 9, 2008
Fannie Corrine White
May 9, 2008
Fannie Corrine White, 72, died May 7, 2008.
Longhorns garner East all-region honors
Coach Jerry Daniels named East coach of the year
May 9, 2008
High school teams that post winning records and win championships usually reap the rewards of the success during postseason voting for all-region, all-state and all-star team members.
Updated information on Pine-Strawberry water
May 9, 2008
Be aware of children using Dust Off to get high
May 9, 2008
Mother by birth, friends by choice
May 9, 2008
Payson woman dies in head-on collision
May 9, 2008
Susan Morton, 51, died of injuries she sustained in a head-on collision last week.
No slowing this upcoming high school grad down
May 9, 2008
This Payson High School senior’s resume reads like a wish list of experiences.
Four Payson police officers seek promotion to lieutenant
May 9, 2008
The Payson Police Department has four of its sergeants seeking promotion to lieutenant.
Star Valley turns too-high bid into just-right bargain
May 9, 2008
Some negotiating and creative juggling turned a cost over run into a road repair bargain in Star Valley.
GCC graduates 47 students
May 9, 2008
Elation spilled out of the room as the seconds counted down to Gila Community College graduation ceremonies for 47 students Wednesday afternoon.
PHS students bring home gold, silver, medals
May 9, 2008
Payson High teens came home with gold, silver and bronze from the recent Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Spring Conference.
Doris “Jeanne” Cullimore
May 9, 2008
Doris “Jeanne” Cullimore died May 6, 2008.
August V. Hardt
May 9, 2008
August V. Hardt, 67, died May 5, 2008.
John G. Markel
May 9, 2008
John G. Markel died April 29, 2008
Top effort needed by track, field team
State track meet is May 9 at Mesa High
May 9, 2008
If PHS track and field athletes are going to pin prestigious state medals to their letter jackets, most will have to come up with personal best efforts.
Best trout fishing conditions in more than a decade
May 9, 2008
The deep snow drifts across back-country mountain roads have melted and now Arizona’s picturesque trout lakes are not only accessible, most have filled and spilled as well, creating premium fishing conditions not seen in more than a decade.
Thanks to the community for support
May 9, 2008
I want to thank the Rim Country for support of the “Second Annual Blessing of the Bikes,” which occurred Saturday, May 3rd at Payson United Methodist Church.

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