Also from October 16
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High rise plans get bad review from panels- October 16, 2009
- The Payson Council’s interest in seven-story buildings received some rough handling this week from the planning commission and design review board.
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- APS wants rate hike
- October 16, 2009
- Arizona Public Service customers should expect to see nearly a one percent increase in their rates by the year’s end. APS President and Chief Operating Officer Donald Robinson said the increase was needed for the company to keep up with rising fuel costs and capital improvement projects. The state’s largest utility supplier hopes the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), which sets rates for public utilities, will approve an increase in the company’s base rate of $265.5 million. This translates to a .9 percent increase per user. If it passes, customers could see an increase by December.
- Surviving cancer
- Women share their stories at support group meetings
- October 16, 2009
- Some found it in the shower. Others discovered it during an annual checkup. Still others cleared the traditional diagnostic tests, but were diagnosed with breast cancer through their own perseverance because something didn’t feel right.
- Confronting the killer
- October 16, 2009
- Pink breast cancer balloons flew merrily overhead the supermarket checkout line where I wearily stood.
- Every little bit of rain is welcome
- October 16, 2009
- There was a bit of rain in the Village Monday evening, along with some lightning and thunder. There must have been one rain cloud that appeared over the Village and dumped the moisture.
- Classic car show display attracts 50 vehicles
- October 16, 2009
- I know I promised that I wouldn’t speak too much about the 2009 Christopher Creek Car Show Classic in this article, but it was such an overwhelming success I am absolutely compelled to talk about it.
- Octoberfest raises money for school and food bank
- October 16, 2009
- Not only was the Octoberfest at the Rimside Grill a lot of fun for those attending, but the event raised $800 for the Pine-Strawberry School and $200 for the Pine-Strawberry Food Bank. With the budget cuts and poor economy, that is a tremendous boost to both organizations.
- Johnny Cash once wondered ‘How high’s the water?’
- October 16, 2009
- n light of the torrential typhoon and heavy flooding a couple of weeks ago that lambasted the Philippines, many have asked me how my fiancee, Ann, is coping with the situation there in her homeland.
- Cyber hygiene is ‘our shared responsibility’
- October 16, 2009
- Cyber hygiene? That’s not something you hear every day. But you might just be hearing it a bit more this month – October is officially “National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.” The Department of Homeland Security is encouraging computer owners to take a few simple steps to protect themselves and their computers from cyber-disasters.
- Musical talent earns Payson teen magazine feature
- October 16, 2009
- Overtones, the magazine of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR), featured Payson High School junior Taylor Goss in its September/October 2009 issue.
- Fall stampede is farewell event for coordinator
- October 16, 2009
- Charlene Hunt’s eight-year tenure as the Payson Event Center recreation coordinator ended Oct. 11 with the annual Cowboy Tri Fall Stampede.
- Benefit golf tournament at Chaparral Pines
- October 16, 2009
- Non-members who’ve never had the opportunity to play the beautiful Chaparral Pines Golf Course, designed by Gary Panks, will have the chance Nov. 6 during the Community Chest Golf Tournament.
- Young hunter gets trophy bull elk
- October 16, 2009
- The big-game seasons are upon us in the Rim Country and having an Arizona bull elk tag is like winning the lottery to those of us in the hunting fraternity.
- No big expectations in Blue Ridge game
- October 16, 2009
- It would be difficult to find a small-town football fan who expects the outcome of tonight’s Blue Ridge vs. Payson football clash to be the same as last year when the Longhorns beat the Yellow Jackets twice, including a double overtime victory in the state championship game.
- Cross country team travels to New Mexico
- October 16, 2009
- Beginning tomorrow, it will be old home week for Payson High School cross-country coach Jonathan Ball.
- When considering bonds, be aware of call risk
- October 16, 2009
- When you buy a bond, it’s yours until you sell it or it matures, right? Not always.
- Business Briefs
- October 16, 2009
- Studio B recently added another stylist to its line of hairdressers. Elaina Kimbrell transferred to the Paul Mitchell focus salon, at 706 N. Beeline Highway, at the beginning of October, rounding out a group of four stylists/colorists.
- Totally Tootsie — on her 1-year anniversary
- October 16, 2009
- The 14th of this month was Tootsie’s one-year anniversary here at HSCAZ. As you will see from everyone’s remarks, she is a favorite here. Not only because she has been here so long, but because of her fabulous personality.
- High rise plans get bad review from panels
- Citizen advisory group raises bee-sting swarm of questions about council’s plan to allow seven-story buildings
- October 16, 2009
- The Payson Council’s interest in seven-story buildings received some rough handling this week from the planning commission and design review board.
- Board: time to prepare for banditos
- School district considers assistant superintendent in case of catastrophe
- October 16, 2009
- Should banditos in Mexico kidnap Payson Unified School District Superintendent Casey O’Brien, the district could falter like a fallen criminal as he runs from the police, school board member Rory Huff worried at Tuesday’s board meeting.
- Splurge of fall color defies deep drought
- Sycamores flare but storms stay away as region slouches into the driest year in a century
- October 16, 2009
- Drought has clamped down hard on the throat of Rim Country — but that doesn’t mean the cottonwoods and sycamores can’t get all dressed up and throw a party.
- Man pleads not guilty to sex charges, bond is $15,000
- October 16, 2009
- A 72-year-old Payson man indicted on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor pled not guilty Tuesday, Oct. 13, in an arraignment hearing held in Payson.
- Community Almanac
- October 16, 2009
- Come see the new Z-Coil shoes on sale Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 in the main lobby of the Payson Regional Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Styles include sneakers, boots, clogs and much more.
- High rise debate asks what should Payson become
- October 16, 2009
- What should Payson become? Here’s one of our favorite clichés: That which does not kill you, makes you stronger.
- Help needed to locate missing bike
- October 16, 2009
- On Saturday, Oct. 10, a father and his son came into Hike, Bike and Run to purchase a BMX bicycle. I feel they had good intentions, but ultimately, they left my store without paying for the bicycle.
- Jinx is an honorable man
- October 16, 2009
- I take great issue with Mr. Ira of his judgment concerning Jinx Pyle.
- Payson Supply Line thanks community
- October 16, 2009
- Butch Klein and Lud Kaftan of the Payson Supply Line would like to thank the community for the incredible support they provided during the Swiss Village fund-raising event on Saturday, Sept. 12. Once again your generous donations helped us raise almost $1,300.00!
- The great Pine Cleanup
- October 16, 2009
- On Oct. 3, a crew of 24 volunteers assisted in cleaning up the outside yards of nine elderly homeowners in Pine and Strawberry who are unable to take care of this on their own.
- Thanks to Parks and Recreation Department for snake safe training
- October 16, 2009
- A big thank you to parks and rec for sponsoring the snake safe training last weekend. Seven, all hikers, participated.
- Spread the love not the hate
- October 16, 2009
- As a very concerned citizen in Payson, I am shocked and angry that in my community there are still witch-hunts going on today.
- Look under a helmet and you may find something you don’t expect
- October 16, 2009
- I don’t know how many times I’ve had someone who has never worn a uniform look at me and say, “Oh, you military people are all alike!”
- Son of SV couple earns Bronze Star for Iraq service
- October 16, 2009
- Cmdr. Mitchell R. Conover was awarded the Bronze Star Medal on Sept. 17 at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) for distinguished service while serving as Brigade Electronic Warfare (EW) Officer, 18th Combat Engineer Brigade, Iraq from May 31, 2008 to March 12, 2009 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Present turns into a passion for couple
- October 16, 2009
- The Johnsons 39 children play quietly in the back yard. Caroline Johnson says the kids can turn unruly, but she keeps clippers handy in case they veer out of control.
- AG candidate kicks off election season
- Veteran prosecutor Felecia Rotellini comes out swinging at likely Republican foes
- 03:00 p.m., October 16, 2009 Updated 09:16 a.m.
- Brace yourself. The season has started — not fall, elections.
- Thief steals items from Big Brothers Big Sisters storage locker
- October 16, 2009
- After a thief made off with at least $700 in goods from a Big Brothers Big Sisters storage locker Wednesday, Robert Henley said he doesn’t know what they will use for upcoming events.
- Supervisors turn down floodplain exemption
- Homeowner says flood regulations put his new home up eight feet
- October 16, 2009
- Roger and Francie Phillips might need stilts to enter their new Tonto Basin home.
- Threats, assaults lead to Star Valley man’s arrest
- October 16, 2009
- After reportedly threatening and assaulting a woman, a 49-year-old Star Valley man picked up a heap of other charges after he reportedly assaulted an officer and resisted arrest, police said.
- Motivation helps students perform better on tests
- October 16, 2009
- At Rim Country Middle School, heading to the front of the lunch line can be a motivational experience.
- Military News
- October 16, 2009
- Air Force Airman Michael B. O’Connor has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
- Entries wanted for APS Main Street Electric Light Parade
- October 16, 2009
- Halloween is two weeks away and most folks have started stocking up for Thanksgiving, but it’s time to get ready for Payson’s annual APS Main Street Electric Light Parade.
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