Archive for Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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Photo students enjoy benefit of professional’s gift
March 31, 2009
The clouds hung swollen and low on a recent Thursday afternoon outside Payson High School
Spring Fling party set for First Friday on old Main
March 31, 2009
Spring has sprung for a fun and free party and everyone is invited. Bring your sweetheart, friends and family for a stroll on Historic Main Street between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, April 3.
Weekly informal investment discussion moves venue
March 31, 2009
Edward Jones financial adviser Scott Flake of Payson is hosting a free 60-minute educational seminar titled, “Family Matters with Long-term Care” at the Good Samaritan- Majestic Rim, Tuesday, March 31, at 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Hal Galsford of Genworth LTC Insurance will co-host.
Payson man honored by Wachovia Securities
March 31, 2009
Wachovia Securities Financial Network has designated Kevin Dick of Payson as a member of the firm’s “Premier Advisors” Program, a distinction that reflects his achievement of professional success through a consistent commitment to client service.
Can Payson become a Prescott Valley?
March 31, 2009
A buzz line you sometimes hear in Payson is, “We don’t want Payson to become a Prescott Valley.”
Feature Teacher
Aim of art teacher is to help students succeed
March 31, 2009
I’d like to meet Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and ask them how it felt to accomplish the impossible.
New skate park needed
March 31, 2009
You know what really gets on my nerves? When people get mad at me for skating on the sidewalks and tell me I’m a bad person because I’m a skater.
Threats to education worry students
March 31, 2009
Hello, I am a student at Rim Country Middle School and I’m writing to share my opinion on the recent policy to cut certain programs at our school.
California not so golden
March 31, 2009
This is in response to Mr. Gene Hind’s letter to the editor.
Somebody help us
March 31, 2009
The article of March 27 on Tonto Bridge was long.
Support has been overwhelming
March 31, 2009
Losing our beloved husband and father was emotional for all of us, but the love, support and compassion we felt from the whole community made it all a bit easier
Sad to hear Concert Under the Stars is no more
March 31, 2009
I was sad to read that the Concert Under the Stars summer concert series in Green Valley Park may be “no more” because of budget cuts
A Furry thank you
March 31, 2009
Recently, we were voted No. 1 in the Roundup’s “Best of Rim Country.” It is always fun to participate in this lively “unofficial” poll. From all of us at Furry Friends, thank you to everyone who voted.
Get dirt jumps at park
March 31, 2009
I think there should be room for dirt jumps at Rumsey Park. Maybe Payson Parks and Recreation should cut some trees down and bring in a couple of loads of dirt.
Gagging elected officials makes for bad policy
March 31, 2009
In essence, the Payson school district board has placed a gag order on board members, just when the citizens are seeking education reform. Elected board members should be at the center of this discussion. Obviously, this board doesn’t think so. And that’s a shame.
Around Rim Country
Hospital gift shop has Spring Sale this week
March 31, 2009
The La Boutique Gift Shop will be holding a Spring Sale the week of March 30 through April 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lobby of the hospital.
Shortfall could force school layoffs
March 31, 2009
The Payson Unified School District will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium to discuss how to deal with a projected $800,000 shortfall next year.
Family of helpers gets a little help
March 31, 2009
Andrew Hansen comes from a family of givers. His mom is a nurse, his dad served on Canada’s horse artillery and several Rim Country fire departments, one brother is a police officer with the Payson Police Department and another a firefighter with the Hellsgate Fire Department.
District sues for control
March 31, 2009
The Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District has filed an application for immediate possession in superior court that could lead to the takeover within two months of the Pine and Strawberry water companies — with the ultimate cost to be determined by a judge.
Elected school board members muzzled
March 31, 2009
Members of the Payson Unified School District board will no longer accept questions from community members or from the media outside of a public meeting in a new unwritten rule that appears to directly violate the district’s own policy manual.
Loads of lovely fire
Prescribed burn season tally — 6,200 acres
March 31, 2009
The Payson Ranger District this year burned three times as many acres of brush and debris piles as it planned, buying another precious year of breathing space for some of the most fire-threatened communities in the nation.
Register for April hunter education class
March 31, 2009
Arizona Game and Fish wildlife manager David Daniels will soon lead a hunter education class.
Korth wins low net PMGA shoot-out
March 31, 2009
Rick Korth has to now be very familiar with Payson Golf Course’s back nine holes.
Tournament pro hosts youth fishing clinics at Green Valley Park
March 31, 2009
The opportunity to learn from an angler who once was a storied professional tournament fisherman awaits local elementary school students.
Lineman leads Horns to win over Sedona in golf
March 31, 2009
It’s not often a 5-foot-10-inch, 295-pound offensive guard shines on the golf course.
Elks clash crucial to Longhorns’ hopes
March 31, 2009
The aim of the Longhorn baseball team is to jump aboard the 3A East winning express when the opportunity steams through Payson at 3:30 p.m. today, March 31.

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