Also from December 22
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Two lives lost in separate rollover crashes- December 22, 2009
- Officers are still trying to piece together a series of convoluted events that started with four car thefts in the White Mountains early Monday morning and ended in Payson with the death of one man and the arrest of another. Police are still looking for two other suspects.
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- Winter storm causing accidents, slid-offs throughout state
- 03:01 p.m., December 22, 2009 Updated 03:25 p.m.
- With a winter storm moving through the Rim Country, motorists are urged to drive cautiously and if possible, stay home.
- Two lives lost in separate rollover crashes
- Vehicle thefts lead to one accident: Firefighters find woman’s car at bottom of canyon
- December 22, 2009
- Officers are still trying to piece together a series of convoluted events that started with four car thefts in the White Mountains early Monday morning and ended in Payson with the death of one man and the arrest of another. Police are still looking for two other suspects.
- Only four honorable mentions on all-state football roster
- December 22, 2009
- The old adage “to the victor goes the spoils” proved extremely prophetic Dec. 13 when football coaches from the 3A conference cast their ballots for the all-state team.
- Wrestling veterans provide leadership for squad
- December 22, 2009
- A solid core of dedicated wrestlers has emerged early in the season to provide the leadership and work ethic needed to lead the Longhorns to the wrestling promised land.
- Falcons soar; Horn star goes down
- December 22, 2009
- The ferocious hardwood wars waged in 2006 when Payson battled Fountain Hills for the state basketball championship were rekindled Dec. 18 in the homestanding Falcons’ 54-45 win over the Longhorns.
- Learn about waterfowl at Jan. 19 seminar
- December 22, 2009
- The Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is offering a unique seminar provided by the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Migratory Game Bird Supervisor, Mike Rabe, on waterfowl natural history and identification.
- FAN Club not dead; volunteers step up
- December 22, 2009
- Although Mark Twain uttered the famous quote, “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,” it could be attributed to any Payson Friends And Neighbors (FAN) Club member.
- Celebration of new town home subdivision
- December 22, 2009
- Town leaders and community members celebrated the grand opening of Rim Ridge Estates.
- Local investment firm expands to Scottsdale
- December 22, 2009
- To meet the needs of Valley investors, Kevin Dick, president of Kevin Dick Investment Management Group, opened a new financial services office in Scottsdale, at 16420 N. 92nd Street, Suite 228, just north of West World.
- Survey finds increasing savings is top financial goal in 2010
- December 22, 2009
- As the new year quickly approaches and the economy starts to show signs of stabilizing, Americans are asking themselves what their top financial goals will be for 2010, said Edward Jones financial advisers Scott Flake, Ross Hage and Mike Blaes.
- Sales tax deduction for new car purchases ends Dec. 31
- December 22, 2009
- This year, automotive dealerships received a lift from the highly publicized “Cash for Clunkers” campaign. However, a little-known government program gives new car buyers money back on their taxes.
- Conference all-state choices not scientific
- December 22, 2009
- Now that the 3A conference’s all-state team rosters have been released, there is a lot of grumbling, griping, moaning and complaining over the selections.
- Jobless rate drops on the Rim
- Countywide rate drops sharply to 10.3; Payson rate down only slightly to 7.8
- December 22, 2009
- The November unemployment rate in Gila County dropped 1.2 percent — about twice as big a drop as the state as a whole.
- SV town finances OK, town manager gets raise
- December 22, 2009
- It all comes down to dollars and cents. At the latest Star Valley council meeting, the town decided to leave its longtime hydrology firm over an $11,500 contract increase, give a $21,000 pay increase to its town manager and received a favorable update on its finances.
- Supporters hope momentum elsewhere leads to state law against text messaging while driving
- December 22, 2009
- Vinnie Sorce knew something was wrong when he saw a police officer pull into his driveway. He immediately sent his three children, two boys from a previous marriage and a little girl with his fiancee, to their rooms so he could talk to the officer outside.
- Community Almanac
- December 22, 2009
- All remaining Christmas merchandise at the Senior Thrift Store, 512 W. Main St., will be half off the marked prices through Dec. 23 and Dec. 26. The store will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.
- Giving a gift that keeps on giving
- December 22, 2009
- Is the last-minute shopping Christmas meltdown moving in — like the first storm of winter?
- Give to higher education
- December 22, 2009
- As the holidays near, you may be searching for the perfect gift for your loved one. Let me assure you, there is no better gift than a higher education.
- Federal government is growing too big
- December 22, 2009
- The incredible growth of this federal government is again glaring in this morning’s news.
- Parks and Recreation programs are important
- December 22, 2009
- I moved to Payson when I was 4 years old. Parks and Recreation has been there to help keep me active and happy. The sports they offer are soccer, basketball, football, baseball, T-ball and more.
- New rules are form of blackmail
- December 22, 2009
- Blackmail. What else would you call it?
- Shame on us
- December 22, 2009
- Would you accept a mortgage contract that allows various serious future actions against you of which your representative agent attempted to submit, for signature, without explanation?
- Payson now has one of state’s
- December 22, 2009
- Payson’s Rim Country Health and Retirement Community now has one of the state’s few sensory rooms as a therapy tool for its residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. At some point the room may also be made available to children with sensory processing disorders, such as autism, said Lynnette Sommers, director of nursing at the facility, who spearheaded the drive to get the room.
- Book leads students to help others
- December 22, 2009
- A simple children’s book with an important domestic violence message, inspired a group of Payson High School students to give back to the community in more ways than one.
- Patricia Fleeger to head Christian school
- December 22, 2009
- After 15 years, the Payson Community Christian School has a new administrator at the helm. Patricia Fleeger took over for Teresa Purtee on Oct. 16.
- Snow play areas expect busy holiday traffic
- December 22, 2009
- Public safety agencies in the Flagstaff area anticipate a high volume of visitors who wish to play in snow over the upcoming holiday weekends.
- Apache-Sitgreaves forests plan revision process changed
- December 22, 2009
- Springerville — It seems the process required to revise an existing forest plan keeps changing.
- Schedule of Christmas services
- December 22, 2009
- This is a wonderful, family event with a petting ranch, fire pits, caroling, food, favorite Christmas music and a great Christmas message.
- State tax credit keeps dollars in the Rim
- December 22, 2009
- Time is running out to designate your tax dollars to schools and organizations in desperate need of funding.
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