Archive for Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Special pets need special someone — perhaps you
October 9, 2008
This week’s Adoption Options column is focusing on a few of our “special” pets. These guys are special because they have special needs or have been with us for a long time.
GCC small business development center hosts workshops
October 9, 2008
Gila Community College’s Small Business Development Center is hosting seminars to assist small-business owners and managers in understanding and maintaining their small-business tax requirements.
Best investment advice for today, stay calm
October 9, 2008
When you’re in a state of panic, you can do some things really well, such as run after a bus, think up an excuse or find a last-minute gift.
Fall shop hop this weekend in Pine
October 9, 2008
For the final Shop Hop of the season, Pine and Strawberry are pulling out all the stops with a pumpkin patch, scarecrows, painting for kids and hot apple cider.
Watch out for those snakes
October 9, 2008
October is that month of perfect weather for Arizona with daytime temperatures comfortable and the evenings starting to cool, where a sweatshirt or light jacket may be needed. Outdoor enthusiasts should be aware that rattlesnakes are still prevalent at this time of year in the Rim Country and the lower desert elevations.
Peterson crowned club champion
October 9, 2008
It took three days of spirited links competition for the Payson Women’s Golf Association 18-hole group to finally crown a club champion.
Young Mavericks run to league title
October 9, 2008
Rim Country Middle School is rapidly building a reputation as the home of running champions.
‘Cowhands’ stampede to season’s end
October 9, 2008
An eventful summer, highlighted by riding, roping and team sorting, wraps up tomorrow, Oct. 11, at the inaugural Cowboy Tri Fall Stampede.
Slowing Eagar key to Horn win over Elks
October 9, 2008
Eagar owns the 3A East passing record of over 3,300 yards and will probably break that mark this season.
Help FAN Club help local schools
October 9, 2008
Don’t forget while enjoying tonight’s football game against Round Valley to purchase both 50-50 and Longhorn couch tickets from Friends and Neighbors (FAN) Club members. Tickets to enjoy sitting on the comfy couch are $5 each or three for $10. The winner also receives spirit supplies and a food voucher. Up to three persons can join the winner on the couch.
Community Development Department
What’s Happening? Design Review Board Recognizes Local Achievements
October 9, 2008
The Town of Payson Design Review Board, commissioned by the Town Council one year ago wants to make sure local business and property owners are appreciated for their continuing efforts to make Payson a desirable place to live, work and play.
October is National Community Planning Month
Celebrate How Planning Benefits Payson
October 9, 2008
How do you get to work or school? Where do you live? Where do you shop? Many citizens do not realize that these decisions are all impacted by planning.
Where is the Payson Area Trails System (PATS) Today?
October 9, 2008
In the past 3 _ months since the Payson Town Council included implementation of the Payson Area Trails System (PATS) in the 2007/08 budget, much has been accomplished on an administrative level in order to begin building PATS in an organized, professional manner.
Fire prevention this winter
October 9, 2008
Cooking and heating are the leading causes of home fires in the US, according to authorities.
Tonto National Forest offers reward for recovery of solar panels
October 9, 2008
Thieves made off with $14,000 worth of solar panels from Roosevelt Lake Oct. 1 and authorities are offering a reward for their return.
Rabid bobcat is killed after jumping over woman
October 9, 2008
A 65-year-old woman and her sister shot and killed a rabid bobcat in Tonto Basin after it jumped over her, scratched her arm and ran around the house repeatedly.
Coconino Forest plans burns
October 9, 2008
Several planned prescribed fires will take place on the Coconino National Forest Thursday Oct 9.
Getaway-around rim country
October 9, 2008
Jazz pianist and vocalist Mark DeCozio will be the featured artist at the Oct. 12 Payson Friends of Jazz program.
At the movies: Nights in Rodanthe
Sappy beyond belief
October 9, 2008
The first quarter of the school year is ending and deadlines for first quarter projects are coming up. In between writing essays on three great American novels, I dropped by the movie theater to catch “Nights in Rodanthe.”
ROCK-SOLID FUN
Collectors share treasures, knowledge
October 9, 2008
Russ Stewart can’t tell you the name of one of the few tall green plants peeking up on the side of his front yard.
THE ART OF TAKING FLIGHT
October 9, 2008
When Dick Campbell was a boy, model airplanes were powered with wound up rubber bands, and their parts had to be cut with a razor blade.
It’s the Zane Grey time of year
October 9, 2008
We’re now in October, which brings us many things in Rim Country: cooler temperatures, changing colors, possibly the first frost. It’s also the month of the year that’s probably most associated with Zane Grey. After all, October was often the month that Grey spent time here, hunting various animals under the Rim and researching for his many novels. So I thought that this might be an appropriate time to once again discuss Zane Grey.
Family-friendly recipes
Good for you and good for your pocketbook
October 9, 2008
A recent Nielsen study found 93 percent of shoppers are worried about rising food prices. Here’s the good news: a little creativity and a few fresh ideas can make family favorites nutritious and delicious without breaking the bank or sacrificing quality.

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