Also from August 13
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8:58 a.m.
Rep. Konopnicki distorts quote in campaign mailer- August 9, 2010
- A campaign flier recently sent out by state Senate candidate Bill Konopnicki fabricates a quote and warns residents that challenger Sen. Sylvia Allen’s plan to set Gila Community College free will “take funding from rural community colleges and could cause some to shut down.”
12:15 p.m.
Despite fierce lightning strikes, few homes have lightning rods- August 13, 2010
- Lightning strikes destroy several Rim Country homes every year, and although Rim Country remains one of the most lightning-prone places in the world — few homeowners have lightning rods and no towns require the protective devices, a Payson Roundup investigation has revealed.
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- Ranger Fire burns on near Blue Ridge
- August 13, 2010
- The 120-acre Ranger Fire is still burning the Blue Ridge Reservoir. Smoke from the lightning caused fire is visible from Highway 87, Clints Well, the Mogollon Rim and Mormon Lake, the Coconino National Forest reported Friday.
- Despite fierce lightning strikes, few homes have lightning rods
- August 13, 2010
- Lightning strikes destroy several Rim Country homes every year, and although Rim Country remains one of the most lightning-prone places in the world — few homeowners have lightning rods and no towns require the protective devices, a Payson Roundup investigation has revealed.
- Enrollment drop may force shift in elementary school makeup
- August 13, 2010
- Grade level, not home address, could soon determine which elementary school Payson students attend.
- County’s teen birth rate 2nd in Arizona
- August 13, 2010
- Hoping to combat Gila County’s high teenage pregnancy rates, which rank among the worst in the state, the local health department is launching a coalition aimed at educating both parents and teens.
- Short, cheap bypass spurs controversy
- August 13, 2010
- A long-awaited transportation plan for Payson unveiled on Tuesday offered the first glimmer of a financially feasible highway bypass — but also for the first time pitted the interests of Payson against Star Valley’s.
- Payson officer protests his demotion for off-duty actions
- August 13, 2010
- The appeal process for Payson Police Lt. Donny Garvin, who was demoted to sergeant last month for off-duty conduct, remains ongoing.
- Pine-Strawberry buys new well
- August 13, 2010
- On Tuesday, the Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District voted to approve the purchase of the Strawberry Hollow Well for $450,000, which will boost the district’s water supply by 30 percent, according to some estimates.
- Community Almanac
- August 13, 2010
- The Community Presbyterian Church will have a Community Flea Market from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 14.
- Payson frets about Blue Ridge surprises
- Council OKs $259,000 study to figure out how to store water underground, without causing plumbing problems
- August 13, 2010
- The crystal clear, nearly mineral-free water flowing from the bottom of Blue Ridge Reservoir will solve all Payson’s problems — right?
- Teen carried out from Fossil Creek
- August 13, 2010
- For the seventh time in the last month, rescuers were dispatched to the Fossil Creek area for an injured hiker.
- Paving project to start on Lake Mary Road
- August 13, 2010
- The Arizona Department of Transportation will conduct a pavement preservation project on a portion of Lake Mary Road between Stoneman Lake Road and Happy Jack Ranger Station (milepost 307.5 to milepost 310).
- Shoe drive for school-aged students started by Kaitie’s Closet
- August 13, 2010
- A drive to collect new shoes for needy children by Aug. 31 has been started by Kaitie’s Closet, a not-for-profit group dedicated to clothing school-aged children of Rim Country.
- Go ahead, declare martial law for all I care, Part II
- YOUR TURN
- August 13, 2010
- Last week I claimed I could prove that martial law isn’t what the media thinks it is. I made that claim because I lived under martial law for 30 months while I was stationed on Okinawa.
- Christensen gets support for constable
- August 13, 2010
- I support Kevin Christensen for the office of the Payson regional constable. He is fully qualified for this position and will serve with honesty and integrity.
- Can’t trust TV news? Really?
- August 13, 2010
- I read with interest Dennis Miller’s narration of the Shirley Sherrod’s (not Sherry) resignation which Mr. Miller claims was caused by hasty reporting from Fox News. Unfortunately, Mr. Miller did not follow the story, or maybe he only read it on progressive Web site.
- No crossroads at GCC
- August 13, 2010
- I have read with interest the stories you’ve printed over the months concerning Gila Community College (GCC).
- Backing Colt White for constable
- August 13, 2010
- I normally don’t write to the newspaper, but the letter from Sterling Lanphear upset me to the point I just had to answer his remarks.
- Arizona’s implosion
- August 13, 2010
- Have you ever witnessed an implosion in person or on television? It’s where something, usually an older building, is purposely destroyed from the inside. I’m very fearful and chagrined that our beautiful and wonderful state is currently experiencing an implosion of its own.
- Stop stealing Deakin for U.S. Senate signs
- August 13, 2010
- OK. I understand that the John McCain and J.D. Hayworth political camps are very worried about Jim Deakin’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by John McCain. I understand that they are very worried about the fact that Jim Deakin is the citizens’ choice.
- A vote for Colt
- August 13, 2010
- Two things I do not like to do: One is to write (letters to the editor) and the other is to engage in politics. But in this case, I have to make an exception. I have known Colt White for about six or seven years. I know that is not a long time, but in the law enforcement community, it is plenty long enough to establish an opinion about someone.
- Focus on the candidates
- August 13, 2010
- This is not a campaign endorsement for Colt White, even though I think he would make a very good constable. It is a request for people to carefully consider the content of their letters and the impact they have in such a small town. The issues mentioned in the mean-spirited letter regarding Colt White were untrue and irrelevant to the position of constable.
- Chicago comes to Pine
- August 13, 2010
- Late last year the PSWID began to evaluate purchasing the Milk Ranch Well. The well is owned by Ray Pugel and Robert Randall. The initial task was to run some tests on the well and have an appraisal done.
- Lost dogs sought
- August 13, 2010
- I was just a few miles north of Strawberry, camping over this past weekend, Aug. 6 through Aug. 8 and my dogs managed to run away. They are both exactly 1 year old, and have definitely become my kiddos.
- Lightning rod codes: The fool on the hill?
- August 13, 2010
- Getting struck by lightning: Bad luck or foolishness?
- Time to reconsider middle school system
- August 13, 2010
- Dear school board: It’s time to color outside the lines. Please. We implore you.
- Think twice before investing in gold; stick with less glitzy options
- FINANCIAL FOCUS
- August 13, 2010
- In recent months, you may have heard a lot about investing in gold. But is gold the right choice for you? Actually, many factors are involved in this investment decision — and you’ll want to consider these factors before you invest.
- Funeral home breaks ground on new mortuary
- August 13, 2010
- It surely won’t be your typical funeral home. The owners of Messinger Payson Funeral Home broke ground Monday for a new, 14,000-square-foot mortuary that will handle more than just funeral arrangements.
- All-day dove hunting returns to Arizona
- Dove, Sandhill Crane regulations now available
- August 13, 2010
- It’s a blast from the past — for the first time in two decades, all-day dove hunting is returning to Arizona starting Sept. 1 for the early season, which ends Sept. 15.
- Summer leagues winding down
- LEFTY’S CORNER
- August 13, 2010
- As the summer leagues are starting to wind down, the competition is heating up, much like our weather.
- The berries are ripe
- OUTDOORS UNDER THE RIM
- August 13, 2010
- It seems like every month of the year has something to do for the outdoorsmen in the Rim Country. August is one of those months when a trout rod may give way to archery equipment — and don’t forget to keep that berry bucket handy.
- ASU volleyball coming to Payson
- August 13, 2010
- Arizona State University’s volleyball team is coming to Payson to practice this weekend. The practices will be at Wilson Dome and are open to the public.
- Payson man turns retirement into an arduous adventure
- August 13, 2010
- After three days of very rough, expensive fishing, Gary Klein’s prospects were as sodden as the turbulent sky.
- Ropin’ them out of the air
- Charity team roping draws expert riders to Payson
- August 13, 2010
- The chute opened, the steer bolted, the horses launched, the ropes twirled and some of the best riders in Rim Country competed to raise money for kids — and maybe collect a cut of some $9,000 in prize money.
- Princess Tea Party
- Every young lady is a princess
- August 13, 2010
- Twenty-two princess-dressed girls aged 4-7 recently had a party at the Payson Public Library; with iced tea and snacks, games, a Fashion Runway Show, a princess bag race, story time and an abundance of pictures taken by parents and grandparents.
- Mitch Miller song knocks Bill Haley from No. 1 spot
- DJ’S MUSIC TRIVIA
- August 13, 2010
- I was so sorry to read last week that recording artist and TV host Mitch Miller had passed away. He was born on July, 4, 1911 in Rochester, N.Y. He was 99 years old.
- Now is best time to treat trees for webworms
- THE VILLAGE
- August 13, 2010
- Have you noticed any webworms on your apple trees this summer? Or any other tree for that matter, these caterpillars are not too picky. The forest health information alert is telling us that the webworm is a native insect that is active in the Payson area.
- Waterless urinals: A deep subject
- Payson council approves change after reports of plumbing problems
- August 13, 2010
- Just because Payson will now let you use water in your urinals, don’t assume they’ve gotten soft on water conservation.
- Armored vehicle gives police options
- August 13, 2010
- Anytime a large, bulletproof, black vehicle rolls down the street, it is bound to turn a few heads.
- Adopted pups are back as adults
- ADOPTION OPTIONS
- August 13, 2010
- There’s been an epidemic lately here at the Humane Society of Central Arizona. Five dogs who were originally adopted from us as puppies have been returned to the shelter as adult dogs. They are the featured pets in today’s column.
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Question of the week
Do you think new Principal Anna Van Zile has a valid idea in eliminating the Asst. Principal and replacing it with an Athletic Director position that would share her duties as Principal?
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