Archive for Tuesday, September 23, 2008

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Homecoming spirit
September 23, 2008
Longhorn football fans were up and cheering.
Airport general plan debate takes off
Owners of 220-acre land swap want general plan amendment for light industry, apartments, houses, but residents already lining up to protest
September 23, 2008
The owners of the biggest undeveloped, privately-owned chunk of land in Payson want to change the town’s general plan to allow for a mix of apartments, houses and light industry, much of it on hillsides overlooking the town.
Agents find stacks of marijuana in forest
September 23, 2008
Gila County Narcotics Task Force agents expected to find another pot garden in the latest raid in the Tonto National Forest. What they didn’t expect was the stacks of marijuana dried, processed, packaged and ready for transportation and distribution.
Pine/Strawberry board seeks to hire manager
September 23, 2008
The Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District board is continuing its march toward the goal of taking over the two towns’ private water companies.
Around Rim Country/Community Almanac
Charity Golf Scramble set
September 23, 2008
The Payson Gateway Project will host a Charity Golf Scramble benefiting the landscaping of the roundabout at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Payson Golf Course.
Pro-life events set for Oct. 5
September 23, 2008
On Sept. 24 the 40 days for life prayer, fasting and education vigil (will begin) at three Planned Parenthood locations in the Valley and around the nation.
Base your vote on issues and beliefs
September 23, 2008
Based on belief and issues who should you support in the upcoming election?
Vote for person who will look out for our best interest
September 23, 2008
The wisdom of our founding fathers that we all admire prompted them to put into the constitution that in order to vote you should be male, free and a property owner.
Friends of Payson seeks donations
September 23, 2008
I want to thank everyone who signed the Friends of Payson petition and all those who contributed to our legal fund.
More access to Main Street needed
September 23, 2008
Some time back, there was an article that mentioned, putting a roundabout at the casino and Payson Event Center intersection.
Payson Humane Society building fund doing great
September 23, 2008
On behalf of the Payson Humane Society, we would like to thank the Rim Country community for your support of our Capital Campaign Building Fund.
How to hold a property title in Arizona
September 23, 2008
One of the important decisions made when buying a piece of property is, how you will take title.
GCC offers new eBay class
September 23, 2008
As e-commerce continues to grow, join the list of entrepreneurs making money on eBay.
Affordable cabin-style home series
September 23, 2008
Cavco Industries is debuting a new home series, the Cedar Valley Cabins in Rye.
Plenty of time ahead
September 23, 2008
Take a breath. Hold it. Hold it. Now exhale.
Both sides in ‘Y’ fight honor citizenship
September 23, 2008
So. The vote’s on after all.
State candidates agree on GCC funding
September 23, 2008
Rim Country state legislative candidates unanimously agreed at a recent forum in Payson that Gila Community College should receive funding equal to other community colleges in the state.
Payson council approves sales tax crackdown
New fees would crack down on out-of-town businesses staging highway sales
September 23, 2008
Payson will start imposing hefty permit fees on any out-of-town business selling goods on the roadside.
Feature Teacher
September 23, 2008
Wendell Stevens
Ag class teaches animal science and about life
September 23, 2008
It’s humid inside Payson High School’s greenhouse, and the pH level of the water inside a big, circular tank that will eventually hold fish is too high.
A vision for all students
September 23, 2008
“You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.” — Yogi Berra
Help your grandparents save $3,600
September 23, 2008
Grandparents are known for their wisdom and advice.
Donations appreciated, but don’t just dump off
September 23, 2008
The Payson Senior Thrift Store, 512 W. Main St., gratefully accepts donations of clothing, household items, small appliances, furniture, books and other merchandise in good, resalable condition.
Coach is hoping for big crowd
September 23, 2008
PHS football coach Josh Anderson is hoping to take the home field advantage to Bradshaw Mountain.
Longhorns dominate Chino Valley
September 23, 2008
Results from Sept. 19 high school games leave little doubt the 3A East continues to be the most competitive and fiercely contested region in the state.
Parks and Recreation Events
September 23, 2008
Start your child early with basketball. Start
Lady Longhorns win three straight from Globe
September 23, 2008
With all-important East play set to tip off later this week in Show Low, the tendency of the Lady Longhorns could have been to look past a Sept. 20 non-region clash against the visiting Globe Tigers.
Longhorn boys soccer takes 1-0 game from Elks
September 23, 2008
Nic Creighton’s goal in the 68th minute lifted the Longhorn boys soccer team to a 1-0 victory over the homestanding Round Valley Elks.
Fall trout tourney will take place on Sept. 27
September 23, 2008
The spring and fall Payson Community Christian School trout tournaments have, for years, marked the unofficial onset and end of fishing season in the Rim Country.
Agencies gearing up for law enforcement academy
September 23, 2008
The Payson Police Department, along with four other state agencies, is gearing up for the second annual Northern Gila County Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday.
Rim Country ‘scrappers’ help breast cancer fight
September 23, 2008
Rim Country scrapbooking enthusiasts have an opportunity to do their part for the fight against breast cancer.

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