Archive for Friday, October 31, 2008

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Flu shots on community health fair menu
October 31, 2008
It’s hard to think about flu season with temperatures hovering in the 80s as October comes to a close. It’s coming though. According to the Centers for Disease Control, as of Oct. 18, sporadic flu activity has been reported in several surrounding states — California, Colorado and Utah. It has also been reported in the District of Columbia, Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.
‘Secret’ event will raise funds for scholarships for PHS students
October 31, 2008
On Feb. 21, 2009 there is going to be an event taking place in the Payson High School auditorium. This will be a family night, a teen night, a date night, a senior night.
Marcy’s Kids holds fund-raiser this weekend
October 31, 2008
Payson Community Kids — better known as Marcy’s Kids — a nonprofit haven for low-income, at-risk children and families, is hosting its semi-annual fund-raiser this Saturday.
Mission to Canada a surprise for women
October 31, 2008
The Rim Country’s Simone Lake, founder of Deep Roots in Christ Ministries and a popular Bible study teacher involved with numerous area churches, recently took her work to Canada.
If it’s all in how you look at things, change what you look at
October 31, 2008
I met a woman the other day who said something to me that got me thinking in a way I hadn’t thought for more than a decade. Just in passing, she happened to mention the way she looks at the small mountain community where we both live — Pine.
Rumsey is ideal for YMCA
October 31, 2008
Lately, it’s been hard to open the newspaper or turn on the radio without hearing about the debate over Proposition 401, which would allow for the construction of a new family YMCA facility here in town.
PSWID misleads on purchase cost
October 31, 2008
At the last PSWID board meeting, the board stated that the purchase of the water companies would not require a rate increase Strawberry customers, an increase of 20 percent. In 2012, the projected increase is 15 percent for all customers.
Thanks for the all help
October 31, 2008
The Payson Supply Line would like to thank some wonderful people in our community for events they have recently sponsored on our behalf.
Physician team supports YMCA
October 31, 2008
The doctors of Mountain View Family Medicine, Dr. Robert Frayser, Dr. Karen Evans, Dr. Michael Lowe, Dr. Alan Michels and Dr. Jennifer Dumbolton, would like to express their enthusiasm to endorse the addition of an organization as trusted and longstanding as the YMCA.
Disagree, but respect my choice
October 31, 2008
God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat. Neither my side nor yours can or should make such claims or assumptions.
Y would be good for Payson
October 31, 2008
Because of the “No Y in Park” signs, I realized you can’t literally completely spell Rumsey without a “Y” and I think it’s true that a YMCA would figuratively complete some of the town offerings in recreation.
Obama will give tax refunds to people who don’t pay income tax
October 31, 2008
Did you know that Obama’s tax plan includes income tax refunds under the guise of tax credits to people who don’t pay any income tax?
Y should find land outside of park
October 31, 2008
I was a happy YMCA member for many years, (San Diego, Mission Valley branch) However, I am voting no on Proposition 401 for the following reasons: I’d like the Y to find land outside the park.
Around Rim Country
Halloween events take place tonight
October 31, 2008
Put on your costume and come over to Trunk-or-Treat from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31 at the North Rumsey parking lot on North McLane Road.
When it comes to lifeboats….
October 31, 2008
No doubt, we have an emergency on our hands.
Park use soars, but so do budget worries
Participation in booming fee-charging town recreation programs projected to rise 90 percent from 2006 by the end of the year
October 31, 2008
When it comes to Payson Parks — you have your good news. And your awful news. Which would you like first?
Grant loss pinches domestic shelter funds
October 31, 2008
Waterlogged but still swimming, Payson’s non-profit resource for victims of domestic violence is grappling with $100,000 in lost grant money.
Hayride was a perfect event
October 31, 2008
Saturday was the Third Annual Halloween Hayride and Trick-or-Treat in Christopher Creek and Hunter Creek
Apache Trail byways beckon
October 31, 2008
The scenic and historic Apache Trail can turn the trip from the Rim Country to the Valley into an adventure that perhaps helps modern travelers get at least a sense of how remote this breezy land of ponderosa pines once seemed at the end of days of hard riding on dirt roads.
Spoof made some crack a bit of a smile
October 31, 2008
I received an e-mail early this week from Payson High School alum Patrick Walker, now the NAZ Today sports director for Channel 4 in Flagstaff.
Who’s looking out for individual investors?
October 31, 2008
If you’ve been investing for a while, you know that there are few guarantees in the investment world and that, in one way or another, you’re going to be taking some risks with your money.
Foster homes play crucial role
October 31, 2008
As we head into winter, we usually see a drop in the number of animals coming into the shelter — especially puppies and kittens. But this year, it’s not working out that way. The number of animals is increasing.
Take a friend fishing this weekend
October 31, 2008
By the time October and November rolls around, most outdoor enthusiasts are thinking big-game hunting for deer and elk in Arizona. There is another group called the hikers who are looking for those canyons that have those perfect fall colors which will provide that spectacular scenery on a high mountain walk before the snow starts to fly.
Lady Horns soccer team opens state play against top seed from the west
October 31, 2008
Last season’s state tournament fate will not impede the Lady Horns in the 2008 shoot-out set to begin today, Oct. 31, at Tempe Sports Complex.
Lobos hope to upend Horns
Longhorns travel to Snowflake as they hope to end year undefeated
October 31, 2008
Most of today’s football fans finger the Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets as the rival who once owned a voodoo-like gridiron curse over the Longhorns.
Ladies have third seed at regionals
Lady Longhorns will open play Saturday at Show Low High School
October 31, 2008
The Lady Longhorns will take a three seed into the East Region volleyball tournament when it tips off tomorrow, Nov. 1, at Show Low High School.

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