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Payson’s tax revenues pessimistic- October 14, 2008
- Payson’s tax revenues have lagged behind even this year’s pessimistic budget assumptions and may force a fresh round of cuts, according to the town’s first quarterly financial update in years.
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- Jury finds man guilty of aggravated assault
- October 14, 2008
- An intoxicated Tonto Basin man who spit on a Payson police officer was found guilty of aggravated assault Oct. 8.
- County finances shine light in otherwise dark times
- October 14, 2008
- With the stock market bouncing like a gymnast on a trampoline and the nation’s economic downturn eliciting dire predictions, Gila County’s $22 million in reserves creates an enviable situation, county officials said recently.
- Both sides take to street in YMCA fight
- October 14, 2008
- The fierce struggle to build a YMCA swim, gym and teen center on five acres of town-owned land in Rumsey Park took to the streets of Payson this week, with both sides ringing doorbells throughout town.
- Payson’s tax revenues pessimistic
- October 14, 2008
- Payson’s tax revenues have lagged behind even this year’s pessimistic budget assumptions and may force a fresh round of cuts, according to the town’s first quarterly financial update in years.
- Around Rim Country
- October 14, 2008
- Payson police plan community meeting
- Be careful what you ask for
- October 14, 2008
- Jeeze. Be careful what you wish for. Last year, we hoped Payson would start issuing regular financial updates — to avoid any more nasty budget surprises once the swayback nag of plunging revenue had kicked open the barn door and run off.
- We confess to an unfair advantage
- October 14, 2008
- The Arizona Newspaper Association this weekend declared the Payson Roundup the best non-daily newspaper in Arizona for the 10th year in a row.
- You can count on Dan Haapala
- October 14, 2008
- As a longtime personal friend of Dan Haapala, I want your readers to know that Dan is the real deal. He’s always been there whenever I needed him.
- Vote for Dan Haapala
- October 14, 2008
- Although I am not in District 1, I must speak out in support of Dan Haapala for supervisor. Dan and I have not always agreed on certain issues, but, I have found that Dan is always prepared and has researched the issue to the point that he understands both sides, and is willing to compromise, if necessary.
- Socialism comes to Payson?
- October 14, 2008
- No one asked the good citizens of Payson whether they wanted to bail out millionaire Wall Street bankers. The rich and powerful 2,500 miles away in Washington decided that in America it was acceptable that profits go only to the well heeled but that everyone else had to pay for the losses.
- Socialism is purpose of one candidate
- October 14, 2008
- Karl Marx once said, “In order to establish socialism you must completely destroy the old one.” (Our democracy this is.)
- Y is welcome, just not at Rumsey Park
- October 14, 2008
- For the past few months, the YMCA has been the topic of many conversations I have witnessed and in which I have participated.
- Argument in support of proposition 401
- October 14, 2008
- In looking at what the YMCA brings to Payson, it’s easy to see why everyone should vote yes on Proposition 401.
- Price fixing conspiracy from Payson gas resellers
- October 14, 2008
- Why can I buy regular unleaded for 3.11/gal. in Tempe, but see no less than $3.45/gal. in Payson?
- County superintendent praised for helping schools
- October 14, 2008
- I would like to thank the Gila County School Superintendent, Linda O’Dell for support she has provided to the Hayden-Winkelman School District over the past four years. Dr. O’Dell has applied and received a number of grants totaling well over $1,000,000 over the last four years. The grants have been used to provide teachers throughout Gila County with professional development in math, science, reading and technology.
- Voting change idea
- October 14, 2008
- Proposition 105 awakens me to the deplorable voting record of our citizens. This proposition is certainly not one that I approve of, but we do need to improve voter participation.
- Y challenged our right to vote
- October 14, 2008
- Why do we want an organization to come to town that takes the citizens of Payson to court to challenge our right to vote?
- Positives of YMCA outweigh any negatives
- October 14, 2008
- The positives of introducing a well-respected, value-oriented organization and facility such as the YMCA to our community greatly outweigh any arguable negatives.
- World lost a good man
- October 14, 2008
- While I am as far removed from being a worshipper of celebrities as one can be, I am convinced that the world lost a very great source and example of pure human goodness with the death of Paul Newman.
- Join in the exercise
- October 14, 2008
- This note is in response to a letter writer who seems to think Sherwood is being invaded by people who exercise. Get off the couch and join in on some good old-fashioned exercise. These people do not trash the neighborhood but promote health and exercise. You should try it.
- Supervisors directly impact our lives
- October 14, 2008
- Most people know our county supervisors oversee a slew of common issues, from property taxes to permits.
- YMCA is incredible opportunity for Payson
- October 14, 2008
- The town of Payson has an incredible opportunity in front of it. We can bring into our community one of the most respected organizations in the country, and not pay a penny to do it.
- Christians, it’s time to take on the liberal left again
- October 14, 2008
- I recently read an article in a Christian magazine about a survey that said 40 percent of Christians polled would vote for Barack Obama. It’s hard for me to understand why Christians would vote for an extreme liberal who supports partial birth abortion and is friends with the enemies of Christianity and the Nation of Israel.
- No room to park
- October 14, 2008
- Last weekend I was one of several who were given a tour of the town parks. When we entered Rumsey Park we immediately saw that something was going on.
- No free land for the Y
- October 14, 2008
- Why the big push for Payson to give away our park land?
- Opposed to extension of West Sherwood Drive
- October 14, 2008
- We wish to voice our opposition to the possible extension of West Sherwood Drive to connect with Airport Road.
- Payson Senior Center activities set
- October 14, 2008
- Monday: Old Time Music Makers, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.; Bingo, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.; Canasta, 12:30 p.m.; Bridge, 12:45 p.m.
- Hot lunches planned at center
- October 14, 2008
- The Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St., serves a hot meal at noon weekdays. No membership is required. Cost of the meal is $3 for persons 60 and older, $5 for those younger than 60. Meals also can be delivered to homebound individuals. Reservations must be made one day in advance. For reservations, call (928) 474-4876. The menu for October is as follows:
- Feature teacher
- October 14, 2008
- Greg Lanners
- First what, then why, then show me
- October 14, 2008
- Since life skills fail to seep into children by osmosis, Greg Lanners teaches life’s basics to his middle school students.
- ‘Oh my gosh, I’m, like, so proud to be American’
- October 14, 2008
- LONDON — American pop-culture is invasive on this side of the globe — sounds of American hip-hop artists are blaring in stores and Internet cafés; movie posters promoting the latest American films are displayed on street corners and in mall corridors; shows like “The O.C.” and “Sex in the City” are commercialized boldly in the newspaper TV guide.
- J. Randall teacher wins Wal-Mart award
- October 14, 2008
- Trevor Creighton was honored as the “Teacher of the Year” in the Wal-Mart Foundation’s Teacher of the Year program on Sept. 26 at Julia Randall Elementary School.
- Five, including 12-year-old, arrested on drug charges
- October 14, 2008
- Five Payson residents, including a 12-year-old, were arrested on marijuana charges during a home search conducted by Payson Police and Gila County Narcotics Task Force Oct. 6.
- Students to make presentation at police town hall meeting
- October 14, 2008
- The public is invited to the Payson Police Department’s monthly community meeting Wednesday night, at Town Hall.
- 5 seek 4 spots on Pine/Strawberry water board
- October 14, 2008
- Voters have the opportunity for a voice in the direction of the Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District Board by adding a maverick member who has been critical of the board’s actions or keeping the incumbents.
- Same old Cardinals?
- October 14, 2008
- Be truthful, how many of you watching the Cardinals vs. Dallas game on Sunday said “same old Cardinals” after seeing Arizona blow a 10-point lead in the last three minutes of regulation play?
- Lady Horns win Fountain Hills tourney; Show Low next
- October 14, 2008
- Often in high school sports teenage athletes need a bit of firm guidance and counseling from their coaches.
- Longhorns crush Round Valley
- Win sets up showdown with Blue Ridge Friday
- October 14, 2008
- What was expected to be a heated junk yard dog fight turned into a one-sided ambush when the Payson Longhorns met the pass-happy Round Valley Elks Oct. 10 in PHS stadium.
- 1st Cowboy Tri Fall Stampede brings 33 teams
- October 14, 2008
- Payson Event Center coordinator Charlene Hunt’s concerns about the future of team sorting in the summer equestrian program were unnecessary.
- Historic lodge has new manager
- October 14, 2008
- Nestled between two towns and surrounded by the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest sits the historic Kohl’s Ranch.
- Technology has changed real estate
- October 14, 2008
- The real estate world of technology has seen huge changes in the last decade and, in the near future, even more dramatic changes will occur.
- Questions and answers on YMCA
- October 14, 2008
- Questions abound about the proposed YMCA gym, teen and swim center on five acres of town-owned land in Rumsey Park
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