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Sewer, not water, is Star Valley’s biggest problem

By Alexis Bechman

May 26, 2009

After years of debating and study of whether Payson’s wells would suck Star Valley’s aquifers dry, some say Star Valley may have been ignoring its biggest problem all along — sewer.

The great summer escape

Activities abound in the Rim Country

By Teresa McQuerrey

May 26, 2009

The Rim Country has always been a great summer escape for our neighbors to the south.

Ex-coach signs PHS player for NAIA play

Two-way starter for Horns, Shane Keith signs letter of intent to play at Dakota State

By Pete Aleshire

May 26, 2009

The exodus from Payson to the chilly plains of Madison, S.D. continues.

Gary Campbell takes tourney’s top honors

By Max Foster

May 26, 2009

Payson Men’s Golf Association home tournament chairman Gary Campbell swung his way to top honors in the first flight of an individual low net tournament played May 20 at Payson Golf Course.

Karen Peterson wins pin honors, ties for tourney win

By Max Foster

May 26, 2009

Payson Women’s Golf Association President Karen Peterson is on a tear.

SV may cancel Meals on Wheels before it starts

By Alexis Bechman

May 26, 2009

Grappling with concerns that Star Valley is currently spending more than it is taking in and only 10 people have applied for the Meals on Wheels program, councilors were hesitant at a May 19 council meeting to continue with plans to start the program.

Rim Country archery shoot turns into a family affair

By Max Foster

May 26, 2009

A 3D archery shoot turned into a family affair for Rim Country sportsmen.

Sports camp helps develop young athletes

By Max Foster

May 26, 2009

Arizona Sports Camp has for decades played a huge role in the development of the Rim Country’s young basketball players. Former Roundup editor Niki Hale (Price) attended the camp in the 1980s and went on to star for the Lady Longhorns.

Popular Big Lake area adds new campsite

May 26, 2009

Popular demand has won out with the addition of the newest Big Lake Recreation Area campsite.

Jujutsu academy finds new home

By Alexis Bechman

May 26, 2009

Owner of Dragonwood Academy, Chris Bailey, can teach you how to fight with 108 different weapons in his new studio east of the airport. He can also teach you how to get away from an attacker using a simple roll and how to defend yourself in a street fight.

Coulda, woulda, shoulda — don’t let the market scare you off

Ray Pugel

May 26, 2009

Have you ever said the words, I Could Have, I Would Have, or I Should Have? (Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda.)

Home prices down 30%

Foreclosures few, but still putting pressure on values

By Alexis Bechman

May 26, 2009

Although there are fewer foreclosure listings in Payson than in the Valley, their numbers are having a significant impact on the Rim Country real estate market by pushing home prices down.

Plan to pave private road divides angry neighbors

Payson council approves first step in setting up $200,000 Cedar Lane improvement district despite pleas that the

By Pete Aleshire

May 26, 2009

We must pave this awful dirt road –— no matter the cost, say some of the people living along Cedar Lane.

Around Rim Country

ADOT projects topic of meeting May 28

May 26, 2009

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Citizens Awareness Committee, will host a meeting to present multiple transportation projects currently ongoing or in design phase at ADOT.

Memorial Day: Words fail, but memory endures

May 26, 2009

The sun shone. The breeze blew. The bright orange poppies trembled. The children laughed. The smell of bacon and flapjacks lured teenagers out of their beds.

Children likely to repeat pattern of parents who are addicts

May 26, 2009

There are more than 28 million children in the United States who are subject to physical, emotional and verbal abuse at the hands of parents who are addicted or dependent on drugs and/or alcohol. Nearly half are under the age of 18. Unfortunately, this trend tends to run in families with the male children being the most vulnerable to repeat the pattern.

FFA helpful with rodeo events

May 26, 2009

During our May Spring Rodeo I am pleased with the help provided by the FFA and their teacher Wendell Stevens with the parking at the Payson Event Center both Friday and Saturday nights.

Thanks for listening

May 26, 2009

A decade is a long time, and I have 10 years worth of thanks to give to the many who have listened to my news … and then the forum. I also want to thank those who have been my guests and who have subjected themselves to impromptu questioning by me and the listening audience.

Thanks to studio tour sponsors

May 26, 2009

The Payson Art League ’Neath the Rim Studio Tour artists wish to thank the sponsors and the community for their support during the recent show.

How will you spend your recovery check?

Jim Pavletich

May 26, 2009

Do you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits? If so, you’re likely receiving a special, one-time recovery payment this month. The recovery payment is $250. More than 50 million beneficiaries will receive more than $13 billion in recovery payments in May.

Pine Senior Center offers meals, games

May 26, 2009

It is that time of the year! The summer people are coming back and it’s time to start playing cards at the Bruce Thompson Memorial Dining Room in Pine, located behind the Community Center Thrift Store on Highway 87.

Plan now for a better future

Jim Pavletich

May 26, 2009

May is Older Americans Month, and the theme for this year’s observance is “Living Today for a Better Tomorrow.” While much of the theme’s emphasis is on the need for aging Americans to take care of their physical well-being to ensure a healthy future, the theme can also apply to their financial well-being. Not only personal finances, but how older Americans help keep the overall economy alive.

China Wok does not disappoint

By Alexis Bechman

May 26, 2009

In only seven weeks, owner Kent Chen has managed to convert the old Country Kitchen in the Bashas’ Shopping Center into a vibrant and tasty Chinese buffet restaurant where you can eat-in or take out.