Also from May 29
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Humane Society protests town cuts- May 29, 2009
- Humane Society of Central Arizona President John Wakelin Tuesday decried as “woefully inadequate” a proposed $35,000 contract with the Town of Payson for handling stray dogs and cats.
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- Humane Society protests town cuts
- Debate about $50,000 cut centers on Town of Payson’s
- May 29, 2009
- Humane Society of Central Arizona President John Wakelin Tuesday decried as “woefully inadequate” a proposed $35,000 contract with the Town of Payson for handling stray dogs and cats.
- Payson budget soars on paper
- May 29, 2009
- Budget puzzler of the year: How can Payson adopt a $56-million budget that’s 56 percent higher than this year and still be darn near broke?
- Payson High School students receive scholarships
- $791,500 in education money awarded to grads
- May 29, 2009
- The students in Payson High School’s Class of 2009 collectively received $791,500 in scholarships to further their education.
- New Sawdust Festival has everything — except crowds
- May 29, 2009
- The new, improved and resurrected Sawdust Festival had just about everything — beautiful women with chain saws, hilarious greased pole climbs, strong women with rolling pins, mud-spattered ATV riders, tree-climbers, ax throwers, brat cookers, $12,000 in prize money — and even a whiff of controversy.
- Creekside school of hard knocks
- Writer slip slides up Wet Beaver Creek to explore intersection
- May 29, 2009
- When I was young and foolish and huffed up with hubris, I went down into the wilderness of Wet Beaver Creek with a heavy pack and sandals and an amiable ambition to amble.
- Data backup the ‘Easy Way’
- May 29, 2009
- Remember the movies that depicted a very important government operative carrying a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist? Usually, the agent was carrying an extraordinary amount of money or the codes to launch a nuclear device … not to mention a nervous disposition.
- Fireflies’ holiday breakfast a big success
- May 29, 2009
- In spite of the rain this past Saturday, the Memorial Weekend breakfast hosted by the Hellsgate Fireflies Auxiliary was a huge success.
- Holiday weekend was a busy one in Christopher Creek
- May 29, 2009
- There was a blood drive Sunday at the Christopher/Kohl’s Fire Department conducted by United Blood Services.
- Gila College briefs
- May 29, 2009
- Are you ready for fun this summer?
- Weekend of rain sure helps the garden
- May 29, 2009
- Gardeners in the Rim Country are rejoicing after receiving enough rain to fill all the catchments plus plenty to spare.
- AIMS should remain grad requirement says task force
- May 29, 2009
- The Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) should remain a graduation requirement, but the state should implement new tests to help students become more career and college ready, a task force recently recommended.
- Screenwriting workshop is June 6
- May 29, 2009
- The Rim Country District of Arizona Press Women will present a screenwriting workshop Saturday, June 6.
- Relay for Life will take place June 5
- May 29, 2009
- One week from today, next Friday, June 5, Payson’s annual Relay for Life cancer walk, which is very dear to my heart, will step off at 6 p.m. on the Payson High School track.
- Roundup advertising awarded
- May 29, 2009
- The Roundup’s advertising, design and production staff was rewarded for a year’s worth of effort May 22 when they were awarded four, first place Excellence in Advertising Awards from the Arizona Newspapers Association.
- Investment ideas for newlyweds
- May 29, 2009
- June is a popular month for weddings.
- PREDC announces new, longer name
- May 29, 2009
- The Payson Regional Economic Development Corporation announced Tuesday that it has changed its name and location.
- Now more than ever, please Save Our Shelter
- May 29, 2009
- This week’s article is going to be a bit different than usual.
- Around Rim Country
- PRMC plans benefit softball for Relay
- May 29, 2009
- The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Payson PRMC’s “Batting For a Cure Team” will hold a charity softball event from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 31 at Payson Elementary School.
- Rim lakes easy to get to and easy to fish
- May 29, 2009
- Basically, summer is here after the celebration of the Memorial Day weekend by thousands of visitors to the Rim Country.
- ‘Band Jam’ caps music year at Payson schools
- May 29, 2009
- Band Jamboree XII, held the evening of May 13 on the activity field at Rim Country Middle School, gave music students a chance to shine before a large crowd of friends and family.
- ASU working to form a club chapter in the Rim Country
- May 29, 2009
- Arizona State University is working with local volunteers and students to form a Club ASU chapter in the Payson area.
- School board muzzle eased
- May 29, 2009
- An unwritten policy suggesting Payson Unified School District board members funnel questions from the media or the public to the superintendent or board president evolved Tuesday as some board members pushed for more communication.
- Bears, broken legs keep search and rescue squad on the move
- May 29, 2009
- It was a busy holiday weekend for Tonto Rim Search and Rescue volunteers, with a back injury at the Tonto Natural Bridge, a bear scare on Hellsgate Trail and a fall at Fossil Creek.
- Passed out driver crashes truck into county yard
- May 29, 2009
- Statewide, officers made 36 percent fewer DUI arrests over the holiday weekend, with extreme DUIs down nearly 40 percent. In Payson, officers made five DUI arrests, but had zero DUI arrests on Memorial Day.
- Boy Scout leader falls while rappelling with troop
- May 29, 2009
- A 38-year-old Boy Scout leader rapelling with six troops fell Tuesday afternoon in the Sally Mae Wilderness after losing contact with the rope.
- Dialogue with public crucial
- May 29, 2009
- Fear-based policies are bad policies. Unwritten, fear-based policies are even worse. And unwritten, fear-based policies that violate existing, written policies? That is incomprehensible.
- Humane Society needs respect, money from town
- May 29, 2009
- A few weeks ago, the Payson Roundup wrote an editorial prodding the town council to ask tough questions as to why the proposed contract with the Humane Society was being reduced from $88,800 to $35,000 (a reduction of more than 60 percent). We couldn’t agree more. Mind you, no discussions had taken place between the Humane Society or town prior to this announced proposal.
- Thanks for the loving car
- May 29, 2009
- We wish to thank the many people who gave such loving care to Fran Muggli during her extended illness.
- Albritton thank you
- May 29, 2009
- A big thank you to Shirley and Larry Bertram, of the Classic Cars and Miniatures of Payson. Just to say thanks for providing the “Red Mustang Convertible” in the May Rodeo parade.
- Thanks to rodeo parade workers
- May 29, 2009
- Theme: Best exemplifies the Spirit of May Rodeo. Since the Payson Pro-Rodeo Committee judges decided to disregard the theme of the rodeo parade, I would like to recognize and thank the people who put their time and effort into the Payson Rodeo Reunion float.
- Tax hike would help Christopher Creek residents
- May 29, 2009
- A great deal of misinformation has been circulating within the Christopher/Kohl’s Fire District about the proposed fire tax increase
- Record club correspondence enjoyable
- May 29, 2009
- Sometime during the late 1950s when I was about 12, I came across an intriguing magazine ad. The RCA Record Club was offering one of those “too good to be true” deals.
- Teenagers are not small adults, they’re children
- May 29, 2009
- The recent article about the break-ins at PHS touched me in a very personal way, and on a couple of levels.
- Month-long women’s Bible study opens with movie
- May 29, 2009
- Mountain Bible Church will have a month-long non-denominational women’s Bible study during June.
- 204 homes will be weatherized
- County has $1.7 million to help low-income homeowners make houses energy efficient
- May 29, 2009
- For apartment complexes like Pineview Manor, which houses low-income seniors, a tight budget did not allow room for things like replacing 23-year-old refrigerators.
- County’s tanks, bladders helped contain recent fires
- May 29, 2009
- Gila County’s firefighting system of tanks and bladders ready for helicopters to dip in and then douse forests on fire helped to quickly contain the recent fire in Pine, officials say.
- PHS football coach could be selected this week
- May 29, 2009
- Payson High School could have a new football coach in place this week. PHS athletic director Jason Lobik said the search has been narrowed to two candidates: Jason Belshe and Troy Head.
- Reverse poker tourney keeps golfers busy
- May 29, 2009
- The Payson Men’s Golf Association is keeping local players busy.
- Contestants not only winners at 2009 Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo
- May 29, 2009
- The Payson Pro-Rodeo Committee awarded $1,000 in cash, plus prizes during the 50/50 drawings at the two performances of the Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo, May 15-16.
- Four Walmart employees arrested for shoplifting
- May 29, 2009
- At least four Walmart employees have been arrested for shoplifting after reportedly giving their fellow employees a discount by skipping over items when checking them out.
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