Archive for Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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Payson has three in top 10 of national bike race
July 28, 2009
A trio of Payson state champion cyclists have ridden their way to honors in the granddaddy of all mountain bike competitions — USA Cycling’s National Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships. The gold medal showdown was held July 17 near at Sol Vista near Granby Ranch, Colo.
Ted Meredith Roping winners reap rewards of cash, buckles, saddles
July 28, 2009
There’s good money to be earned in team ropings.
Plenty of activities in August
July 28, 2009
The entry fee for youths 14- to 17-year-olds entered in the Tonto Rim Sports Club 3D Archery shoot is $15 rather than $25 as reported in Extra Points on July 21.
PMGA President’s Cup a hot contest
July 28, 2009
There’s was an old-fashioned, junkyard dog fight going on in the Payson Men’s Golf Association President’s Cup tournament.
Local sports official shares stories from four-time Super Bowl referee
July 28, 2009
For veteran high school sports official Tim Fruth, also the Payson High School assistant principal, the highlight of the National Association of Sports Officials 27th Annual Summit was reliving football memories with a man who officiated in four Super Bowls.
What kind of buyer are you?
July 28, 2009
Charles Clark introduced a breakthrough system that figures out what motivates a buyer based on certain personality types.
Design topic of chamber’s Business Buzz luncheon
July 28, 2009
Learn from experts how to re-make Rim Country communities into desirable destination locations.
Itty bitty lots: No way
Payson council won’t study affordable housing idea
July 28, 2009
Little tiny lots in Payson — just to supply affordable housing?
A magical night
Payson’s endangered concert series ends with dancing, glow sticks
July 28, 2009
It was a perfect evening for jazz in the park Saturday night. Like the music itself, the evening glowed with improvised, magical moments as guitarist John Darst freewheeled through a solo. Couples swayed on a dance floor of fresh cut grass and children tossed green glow sticks in the starry, dark sky with a streak of laughter.
Motorcyclist dies in elk crash
July 28, 2009
A motorcycle rider is dead and his passenger in serious condition after they collided with an elk west of Star Valley Friday night.
Lost woman found
July 28, 2009
It was another busy week for Tonto Rim Search and Rescue volunteers who battled sleep deprivation and exhaustion in a series of overnight rescues.
Rescued horses return the favor at camp
July 28, 2009
When school is out for the summer, a group of volunteers turns to horses to teach at-risk and disabled children some of life’s invaluable lessons.
‘Cash for clunkers’ may spur car sales
July 28, 2009
If you’ve been holding on to that beloved gas guzzling SUV for the last 20 years, now may be the time to trade it in for a new, fuel-efficient vehicle.
Community Almanac
July 28, 2009
Payson Elks Lodge is again presenting “PEACH Night” — Payson Elks Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Night — from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 30.
Council understands that tax hikes add up
July 28, 2009
We were resigned to paying our $5 or $10 per year. Perhaps even patriotically eager.
Molly’s letter to the community
July 28, 2009
Hi, my name is Molly and I am a 4-year-old American foxhound. My owner and I read Mikey Marazza’s article about the trash and graffiti at box canyon. My owner had surgery back in December; he needed some exercise, so I started taking him hiking.
In memory of Barbara Kermeen Phillips
July 28, 2009
We want to thank all of our great friends and families for your support, concern and love.
Reagan speaks out against socialized medicine
July 28, 2009
On youtube.com, “Ronald Reagan Speaks Out Against Socialized Medicine” listen to the truth on socialized health care.
Separation of church and state
July 28, 2009
In a recent letter in support of Mr. Pyle — the writer attempted to refute the argument that we are, in fact, a nation of laws, not a Christian nation. He argued that when my father taught me about enlightenment rationalism and its legacy within our Constitution, he was teaching me a “belief.” This is an interesting projection of a sort.
Who could resist pressure with open voting ballot
July 28, 2009
The Democrats in Congress and the White House want to abolish the secret ballot for union elections. I am quite sure that having the “card check” system will work to the advantage of the corrupt union bosses who cannot win a fair election.
Supervisor wants transparency — not takeover
July 28, 2009
I make it a point not to respond to press coverage unless invited to do so, but your article “Water district takeover urged” deserves some comment.
Businessman blames supervisor for meeting
July 28, 2009
There is an old episode of M*A*S*H where Hawkeye (Captain Pierce) is being court-martialed for insubordination against Major Burns. After Major Burns presents his diatribe Hawkeye states “to say the least I am sure that’s the way Major Burns sees it. To say the most, it is utterly untrue.” In other words, people may see things the way they want to with disregard for the factual record.
Suspended license trips up alleged burglar
July 28, 2009
After nearly two months of tracking, Payson police officers stumbled upon a man they believe was part of a recent high-volume burglary during a routine traffic stop Wednesday.
Don’t let the heat get you
July 28, 2009
Record heat is expected in the Valley this weekend and in the Rim Country temperatures are forecast to range from the mid to high 90s. It is a good deal cooler than the extreme of 115, but still quite a bit warmer than most of us are used to.
Payson debates sign standards
July 28, 2009
It took consultant Angela Dye several years to come up with a comprehensive set of recommendations on how to transform Payson’s highway strip mall frontage into something classy — all mountainy and cool.
From Anthropology to Zumba®: College adds classes
July 28, 2009
Gila Community College is offering three new general education courses this fall semester.
Be warned: Swine flu will return
July 28, 2009
Flu season is inching closer and the swine flu will return, David Fletcher, director of Gila County’s Health Department told county supervisors recently.
Payson plans crime-fighting block party
July 28, 2009
The Payson Police Department, along with the National Association of Town Watch, is gearing up for another National Night Out.

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