Archive for Friday, March 27, 2009

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Rodeo beef aired
March 27, 2009
The wresting of a contract to help run the rodeo from the Payson Pro Rodeo Committee smacks of politics, committee members and many of the roughly 15 people at a Thursday Citizens Awareness Committee meeting speculated.
Sign is defaced
March 27, 2009
I am sorry to see that the Democratic Headquarters sign along the Beeline was defaced.
American dream founded on ‘In God We Trust’
March 27, 2009
Thanks, Jinx. for your “horseback opinion.” Good to know that the Roundup celebrates freedom of speech. Here’s my “rocking chair” opinion.
Deputies arrest two for fake identifications
March 27, 2009
Two illegal aliens were arrested Tuesday night after they swerved over the center line heading southbound from Pine on Highway 87, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Water board bores down on budget
March 27, 2009
The Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District board will hold a budget study workshop at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, in the Pine Cultural Center.
The business of making life better
March 27, 2009
Michael Hicks started his Win@Life Seminars in February. But the idea for the motivational program was born more than two dozen years ago.
Time for annual 401(k) review
March 27, 2009
Once you’ve started contributing to your 401(k) plan and funded it with investments that are appropriate for your needs, you might think you’re in good shape and that your 401(k) is now on “autopilot.”
Fight to reopen Tonto Natural Bridge continues
March 27, 2009
Rim Country officials hope they can win a commitment to reopen Tonto Natural Bridge State Park as early as June at an April 3 Arizona State Parks Board meeting in the Valley.
Payson plan hits all the political hot buttons
March 27, 2009
It’s lean. It’s mean. It’s a plan. And no one seems to care.
Going back to ‘prewar’ days would mean giving up a lot
March 27, 2009
Standing in line in Safeway the other day I couldn’t help overhearing what the woman behind me said to a friend.
Johnny Ringo and Curley Bill chase a bear off the Rim
March 27, 2009
It was in the spring of 1969 and the winter had been a dry one in the Rim Country.
Column has wrong information
March 27, 2009
Jinx Pyle’s column on Lincoln and Obama (March 20) contains an obvious mistake. Mr. Lincoln was not a “first-term U.S. senator” when he ran for the presidency in 1860.
Release skunk into the forest
March 27, 2009
Regarding a letter to the Roundup from a Star Valley resident and a skunk who was living under their house … the letter stated an employee of Star Valley Town Hall, when called for advice regarding the skunk, stated to catch said skunk and drown it.
Community teamwork needed in child abuse prevention
March 27, 2009
This letter is on behalf of the Gila Family Advocacy Center, where my staff and I live and breathe the world of child abuse every single day.
Payson needs jobs
March 27, 2009
Jobs! Payson needs jobs. Perhaps the Payson city council’s goals should be redirected to the creation of jobs. Jobs spur growth and increase much-needed tax revenue.
Thanks for pet care
March 27, 2009
I would like to express my most sincere and heartfelt thanks to Caroline and the staff at Payson Pet Care.
Star Valley must follow the law
March 27, 2009
Star Valley Councilor Gary Coon faced a tough choice.
Around Rim Country
Lions plan pancake breakfast Saturday
March 27, 2009
The Payson Lions Charitable Foundation, in conjunction with Payson Community Kids, will host a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane.
Property taxes may rise despite fall in prices
March 27, 2009
Despite the declining market value of most Rim Country homes, next year’s property taxes could increase.
SV councilor blew Whistle
‘Unethical’ changes triggered complaint to county attorney on manager’s pay boosts
March 27, 2009
Budget “irregularities” prompted newly elected Star Valley Councilor Gary Coon to ask for a county attorney’s investigation of the former town manager’s contract and possible open meeting law violations.
Dogs boast ‘coats of many colors’
March 27, 2009
The photos in this week’s article feature animals with beautiful coats. They represent just one small sample of the many beautiful animals who are looking for homes this spring at Payson Humane Society.
Horns to host multi-meet at Chaparral Pines
March 27, 2009
The Payson Longhorns will enjoy a rare home course advantage March 30 when the linksters host region teams in a nine-hole match at Chaparral Pines. Tee time is 2:30 p.m.
Adult co-ed softball registration is now
March 27, 2009
Register now through April 2 for the upcoming Adult Co-Ed Spring Softball season with the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.
Time to get ready for an early crappie season
March 27, 2009
With the prolonged warm weather and a full lake, the springtime crappie bite may start sooner than usual. When they move to the shallows, lighter equipment and smaller baits seem to be the most effective in catching these tasty panfish.
Community support feeds MSA charity
March 27, 2009
Understanding the role the Mogollon Sporting Association plays in our town is probably done best by those who have been on the receiving end the group’s benevolence.
Morgan overcomes injury, ready to throw in 2009
March 27, 2009
PHS senior Kayla Morgan appears to have turned the corner on an injury that hampered her most of the 2008 track and field season.
Lady Horns dominate all-star ballots
March 27, 2009
Erase any doubts concerning the Lady Longhorn basketball players after they were ignored on The Arizona Republic’s 1A-3A All-State team.
Third time is the charm
March 27, 2009
By the time you read this today, I will have had a colonoscopy, for the third time in three years.
These babies are quite large and getting bigger
March 27, 2009
Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!
Spring weather continues to amaze
March 27, 2009
Isn’t this about the craziest weather you’ve seen?
‘Jukebox’ cast put on amazing display
March 27, 2009
If you attended the Tonto Community Concert Association’s American Jukebox performance this past Sunday, I’m sure you’ll agree that you experienced two hours of fun, first-rate musical entertainment.
Fossil Finders
Hike draws large group to hunt for 300-million-year-old treasure
March 27, 2009
The Payson Parks and Recreation Department sure knows how to throw a party — even when the guests of honor are 300 million years old.

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