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SV sewage system price may top $40M- December 18, 2009
- The town of Star Valley is at a crossroads. In order to expand its economic base, it needs a sewage system that can handle hotels, restaurants and shopping.
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- Time to make New Year’s financial resolutions
- December 18, 2009
- Like many people, you may make some New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve promised yourself that you’ll visit the gym more often or learn a new language or reconnect with a long-lost friend.
- Jazz CD offered to help Community Presbyterian church
- December 18, 2009
- Many in Rim Country know that the Payson Community Presbyterian Church hosts a monthly jazz performance that has been going on for almost 10 years.
- Shooting, archery range draws top shots
- December 18, 2009
- Outdoorsmen and women from around the Rim Country are penning letters to Santa asking for the newest in firearms, whether it’s a single shot. 22 or a high-tech, custom-built rifle.
- Come see the light display in Pine
- December 18, 2009
- There were certainly plenty of sparks flying at the recent fire board meeting. A large crowd showed up to question the board on its decision to approve the promotion of three captains to battalion chiefs while publicly stating that there would be no salary increases this year. Unfortunately, some folks look at dissent as a personal attack rather than an opportunity to dialogue and have civil discussion regarding all sides of an issue.
- Rebuilding history
- Father and son enjoy creating replicas of Colorado tunnels, towns
- December 18, 2009
- Scot Proudfoot stares intently at an Alpine hillside, does it have enough trees, grass and dirt to replicate the real thing he wonders? He delicately moves a few things and with the flip of a tiny switch, a flurry of activity begins.
- Cruise Port sails the high seas in new ship
- December 18, 2009
- Earlier this month, Carol and Kelly Watts of Cruise Port Travel returned from a visit to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and were among the first to experience Royal Caribbean International’s newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas.
- Silvas love to entertain on their deck
- December 18, 2009
- Well the holiday season appears to be in full swing. The toy drive at the Creekside Restaurant has been a great success. Cindy says she has received a bunch of donations.
- Activities have resumed in Tonto Village
- December 18, 2009
- Tonto Village suffered through no electricity, phones or water last week for about two and a half days.
- Sad to lose someone who meant so much
- December 18, 2009
- A couple of weeks ago I was setting up to announce the Electric Light Parade when Doc Holiday, one of the parade judges, bore the sad news to me that Marcy Rogers, director and founder of “Marcy’s Kids,” had passed away.
- Best holiday gifts for the computer lover
- December 18, 2009
- Maybe your holiday shopping is done — but if you are like the other 95 percent of us, you still need to check off a few more shopping list items before you can relax with a glass of egg nog and watch “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
- Gift suggestions from Santa Paws
- December 18, 2009
- Here it is one week before Christmas! The year has just blown by (literally at times).
- Famous Sam’s has new owner
- December 18, 2009
- A New Hampshire transplant hopes to add a little East Coast flare to the Payson restaurant scene.
- SV sewage system price may top $40M
- December 18, 2009
- The town of Star Valley is at a crossroads. In order to expand its economic base, it needs a sewage system that can handle hotels, restaurants and shopping.
- Whispering Pines forms water district
- Legal rights unclear as county official warns board to brace for ‘heartache’ and controversy
- December 18, 2009
- The 187 property owners in Whispering Pines have formed a water improvement district, in hopes of negotiating with the Salt River Project and Payson for water from the Blue Ridge Pipeline.
- Town may run Tonto Bridge
- State cuts may force Payson to operate state park
- December 18, 2009
- “Catastrophic” budget cuts could force the closure of half the state parks this year, but Payson may then take over Tonto Natural Bridge to keep it open.
- Good news lightens humane society problems
- Payson council extends $7,400 monthly contract with shelter as volunteers repair roof
- December 18, 2009
- Sometimes, bad luck brings good things.
- Fire board reverses decision on new battalion chiefs
- December 18, 2009
- By a 3-2 vote, the Pine-Strawberry Fire Board has reversed its original decision to create three new battalion chief positions, which would have provided extra support for the fire department during multiple calls, but also cost an extra $22,000.
- Firefighters close gap in live fire training
- December 18, 2009
- The fire roars. The heat batters you in waves. The smoke boiling against the ceiling descends toward the floor. So, what’s your nozzle setting, rookie?
- Community Almanac
- December 18, 2009
- The La Boutique Gift Shop will be holding a Christmas sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18 in the main lobby of Payson Regional Medical Center.
- Gammage issues challenge of funk
- December 18, 2009
- This hurts. Really hurts. But we gotta say it. Grady’s right. Rats.
- Defeating a government takeover of health care
- December 18, 2009
- Senate Republicans are united in the belief that a Washington takeover of the nation’s health care system is bad for the country and must be defeated.
- RCMS chorus performance appreciated
- December 18, 2009
- Thanks to Ms. Daria Mason and the Rim Country Middle School chorus. We would like to express our appreciation to the RCMS chorus for the performance they gave Dec. 9.
- Operation Christmas Blessing was a huge success
- December 18, 2009
- We at the Payson Supply Line would like to thank all of the wonderful people who made “Operation Christmas Blessing” at Granny’s Attic such a huge success! Sponsored by the Rim Country Health and Retirement Community, this was by far our biggest fund-raising event ever, bringing in over $6,000 in donations.
- Great gifts in Rim Country stores
- December 18, 2009
- I have to admit, like many of you, I have not explored our Rim Country stores this Christmas season. I’m not sure if I can blame it on time constraints, laziness or just a lack of being aware of what is right under our noses. On the urging of an out-of-town friend, I finally visited stores in the Swiss Village. I was surprised and amazed by what I saw there. All of the the items are better made and less expensive than I can purchase from a chain store and they are unique.
- December chamber mixer raises money for Payson Community Kids
- December 18, 2009
- The Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce wants to thank all who attended our December chamber mixer, on Dec. 11, at Crabdree Insurance Agency. More than 60 people attended, networked, admired Tina Crabdree’s art, and ate great food and refreshments.
- AARP card adds to confusion
- December 18, 2009
- I would like the Roundup to warn seniors of what I call fraud by AARP.
- My days in the leper colony at Tachikawa Air Base
- December 18, 2009
- In the Gregory Peck film titled “Twelve O’clock High,” a story of Bomber Command in England during World War II and in my opinion one of the best war films ever made, all the squadron screw ups were transferred into one flight crew called the “Leper Colony.”
- Bikes given new life, become Christmas gifts
- December 18, 2009
- Once again Santa’s helpers have been busy refurbishing some 80 bikes to distribute to eligible children in Gila County at Christmas.
- Council rejects school’s crosswalk request
- Councilors worry Longhorn crosswalk with flashing lights would bring traffic on town’s second busiest street to a halt
- December 18, 2009
- In a rare gesture, the Payson Town Council rejected a plan to put a crosswalk with a flashing warning light in front of the school that was supported by both the Payson School District and the town’s engineering staff.
- Level two sex offender now living in Strawberry
- December 18, 2009
- Travis Dewayne Gardner, 37, a level two sex offender notified the Gila County Sheriff’s Office he is living in Strawberry.
- Forest Service wants comments on new campground policy
- December 18, 2009
- U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said the Forest Service is inviting comments on a proposed new policy for the acceptance of interagency passes at concession-operated campgrounds and day use recreation sites on national forests and grasslands. The policy would provide for coordination with concessioners to promote sustainable operations.
- Lady Horns edge Show Low in tight game; coach looing for improvement
- December 18, 2009
- Although the Lady Longhorns improved to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the East with a 35-32 win over the Show Low Cougars, first-year coach Kelly Krieg is looking for improvement.
- Remember a glass half full with Cardinals
- December 18, 2009
- Rather than agonizing over the Cardinals’ 24-9 loss on Monday Night Football to the San Francisco 49ers, let’s take the “glass half full” approach and remember all the Cards have accomplished in the past few seasons.
- Horns cage Cougars, 64-51
- December 18, 2009
- It’s becoming commonplace to expect Longhorn basketball team captains Ever Figueroa, Dakota Marshall and Cody Waterman to shoulder the load at crunch time.
- Gifts for outdoors enthusiasts
- December 18, 2009
- There is only one week left before Santa will be making his rounds in the Rim Country, and gift selection may still be a question for some of those “hard to buy for” outdoorsmen in your life. It can be difficult, and a few hints or ideas are always helpful, especially when that fishing and hunting arena may be very foreign to other family members.
- Volleyball All-Stars selected
- December 18, 2009
- Payson High School seniors Desi Burris and Michelle Daniels are seeing stars — Arizona Coaches Association All-Stars that is.
- Payson must get ‘funky’ to prosper
- Grady Gammage has deep roots — but says visitors have few reasons to venture into town
- December 18, 2009
- To prosper, Payson needs to get “funky” — with quaint, shopping districts within walking distance of the proposed four-year college and its parks instead of dull strip malls. It needs coffee shops, bike trails and good restaurants.
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