Also from March 2
Lead stories
10:18 a.m.
Confusing ballot has Home Rule supporters upset- February 26, 2010
- The possibility voters will reject Home Rule and force a roughly 60-percent cut in town spending continues to worry town officials and dominate political discussion.
3:00 p.m.
Payson, ASU near signing agreement- March 2, 2010
- Payson is poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Arizona State University next week, taking the next step toward building a four-year college campus in the Rim Country, Payson Mayor Kenny Evans said this week.
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- Parks & Rec seeks soccer players
- March 2, 2010
- Town of Payson Sports Coordinator Joseph Harris is pitching a plea for an upcoming youth soccer league.
- College board may still seek tax vote
- March 2, 2010
- The weird saga of whether Gila Community College will ask voters for an extra $1.2 million in taxes continued Thursday when members agreed to continue looking into it.
- Regional coach of the year mix-up
- March 2, 2010
- When is a coach of the year not really the coach of the year?
- New camping regulations for Fossil Creek
- March 2, 2010
- After putting out more than 200 abandoned campfires and picking up trash and human waste from visitors last summer, the U.S. Forest Service is implementing stronger regulations at Fossil Creek just in time for spring break.
- In favor of passing the override
- March 2, 2010
- To avoid any confusion, please put me on the record as voting yes on the school budget override.
- Payson wrestler on All-Arizona roster
- March 2, 2010
- Payson High School’s Ben Sandoval has been named All-Arizona third team following a senior season in which he wrestled his way to the 140-pound Class 3A state championship.
- Youthful Longhorn track and field athletes loaded with potential
- March 2, 2010
- While the PHS boys track team isn’t loaded with the seasoned letter winners the Lady Horn roster boasts, there are a number of young athletes brimming with untapped potential.
- PMGA sets St. Patrick’s kick-off
- March 2, 2010
- The Payson Men’s Golf Association is looking for a few good men.
- Payson woman’s son helps in Haiti
- March 2, 2010
- When the magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the island nation of Haiti, it was the son of a Payson woman who stepped in to help rush medical supplies, food and water to the region.
- Time for First Friday fun on Old Main
- March 2, 2010
- It is hard to believe, but it is already time for some First Friday fun and a welcome to spring and St. Patrick’s Day. Once again, many of the merchants and others on Historic Main Street in Payson invite residents and visitors to come out and celebrate from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, March 5.
- Looking for love? A good margarita? Roundup read
- Best of Rim Country awards offer beleaguered businesses rare opportunity to celebrate triumphs
- March 2, 2010
- They guessed. They cheered. They beamed.
- Breakthrough reached in Tonto Bridge talks
- Payson, State Parks near deal to keep park open this summer
- March 2, 2010
- Payson and Arizona State Parks officials have made a “breakthrough” in efforts to keep Tonto Natural Bridge open all summer.
- Enhance your real estate portfolio with self-directed IRA options
- March 2, 2010
- In every crisis there is chance for those who do their homework to take advantage of the opportunities caused by the market turmoil.
- Payson, ASU near signing agreement
- Plan to bring four-year campus to Rim Country ready to clear next hurdle, but state budget meltdown could still crush hopes
- March 2, 2010
- Payson is poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Arizona State University next week, taking the next step toward building a four-year college campus in the Rim Country, Payson Mayor Kenny Evans said this week.
- GCC student numbers decline
- March 2, 2010
- Fewer senior citizens enrolled in Gila Community College this spring, and board members attribute the 26 percent decline in full-time enrollment to increased tuition. The decrease reflects numbers from last spring to this spring.
- SV council may try to purchase town hall site
- March 2, 2010
- Since its 2005 incorporation, there has been much talk about where the town of Star Valley should put out its welcome mat permanently.
- Police end one-day shoplifting spree with arrests
- March 2, 2010
- Police say a one-day shopping spree for four Payson residents ended in handcuffs when officers apprehended the group reportedly lifting items at Stage.
- DECA helps students learn business skills
- March 2, 2010
- Payson High School students Sean Ford and James Potvin dressed in suits for the big day — the polish providing a bonus in the eyes of the cruel, cruel judges.
- Teacher enjoys working with young students
- March 2, 2010
- Hiking with my wife and our two German Shepherds, Diesel and Sampson.
- GCC offers new classes
- March 2, 2010
- Gila Community College will be offering a new class later this semester.
- Payson FBLA students excel at state competition
- March 2, 2010
- Payson High School students brought home 13 trophies from a recent Arizona Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) regional conference.
- Do away with automated phone systems and put people back to work as operators
- March 2, 2010
- I have the perfect solution to the unemployment problem! Let’s scrap every automated telephone system in the country and hire real humans to conduct business as was done back in the good old days. After spending hours on the phone recently, handling everything from ordering medications to credit card companies to yes, even a church schedule, I am thoroughly sick and tired of trying to communicate with a disembodied voice. Imagine how many people we could put back to work, and how many callers would be less stressed.
- Senior Circle news
- March 2, 2010
- Jeri Byrne, executive director for the Eastern Arizona Health Education Center will be speaking at the March 3 Lunch and Learn. She is certified in teaching stress and time management, leadership, generational differences and communication. On March 3 she will be speaking on stress management. To de-stress yourself, join this informative Lunch and Learn by calling (928) 472-9290.
- Good food at annual Taste of Rim helps library
- March 2, 2010
- The support of Rim Country residents and visitors for the Payson Public Library has never been more important. So, get your tickets now for this weekend’s Taste of Rim Country at the Payson Public Library.
- Get ready for community spelling bee
- March 2, 2010
- The Rim Country Literacy Program (RCLP) is inviting businesses, clubs, organizations, church groups and others to participate in its annual Community Spelling Bee in March.
- Community Almanac
- March 2, 2010
- In March the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is featuring a very special offering. Library director and master chef, Terry Morris, has donated her large collection of vintage cookbooks to the bookstore.
- Rim Country’s future on line in voting
- March 2, 2010
- Vote early. Whoops. Too late. Soon, it’ll be too late to vote at all. So please rummage about, find your ballot and cast a vote for the future of your community.
- JRE luau was a big success
- March 2, 2010
- Aloha! Julia Randall Elementary PTO’s luau was a huge success!
- Vote yes on school override
- March 2, 2010
- I would like to ask individuals what it is worth to them to have the best medical care in their community?
- Good people helped with home purchase, renovation
- March 2, 2010
- I recently purchased a home here and would like to describe this experience. I moved here from the Valley about two and a half years ago. After renting a home, I started looking to purchase. I found a home that fit into my budget, but that came with several structural problems. So I embarked on the adventure called a 203K Renovation Loan. We started in September and finally closed in December on the loan, after many engineering, HUD and FHA inspections. Then the renovation work began.
- Bailout money
- March 2, 2010
- What is happening with your bailout monies?
- Passage of the override benefits the whole community
- March 2, 2010
- A response to the writer who is against the override issue (Feb. 23) “as I think it is unfair to us who have no children in Payson schools, we have already paid for our children’s education, plus.”
- Not a Republican activist
- March 2, 2010
- What did staff reporter Pete Aleshire call me? Should I be flattered, insulted, or what? Actually Mr. Aleshire left me confused. He called J.D. Hayworth’s appearance at Tiny’s on Wednesday a gathering of Republican activists.
- Thanks for making evening of music possible
- March 2, 2010
- We want to thank everyone who helped to make the evening of music on Feb. 19 so successful. These folks include the talented performers, Community Presbyterian Church, PostNet, numerous ticket sellers, cookie bakers, help at the door, the attendees, and all who gave their money, encouragement and support in any way.
- Hayworth not qualified to challenge McCain
- March 2, 2010
- First, I should disclose that I am an enthusiastic Democrat and would usually find great joy in watching Republican opponents tear into each other. However, after reading the article about J.D. Hayworth’s recent visit to Payson and finding it so disturbing on so many levels, I find myself in the unlikely position of defending John McCain.
- Passing school override important
- March 2, 2010
- Failure to pass the override continuation for the Payson School District will be devastating for the school curriculum. Class sizes are now far too large with the existing override and the current teacher student load is not acceptable for quality education.
- Teens need a recreation hall
- March 2, 2010
- I think that there is nothing for teens to do in Payson. This is what is causing the crimes, they have nothing to do and nowhere to go so they vandalize, steal, etc., just for something to do.
- Council made right decision on roundabout
- March 2, 2010
- I must take exception to your editorial on Friday, Feb. 10 regarding the town council vote on the roundabout. I know you are well aware of the fact that ADOT/Fed funds have strings attached and can only be used for certain things.
- Meth is not a newcomer to the drug scene
- March 2, 2010
- Though it seems that meth is a relatively newcomer to our culture, it was actually developed by a Japanese chemist in 1919. The Japanese and German governments decided its properties might be useful so during World War II it was distributed among soldiers and workers to increase productivity. Then the drug virtually disappeared until the 1960s and ’70s when athletes, college students and truck drivers used it to enhance performance and stay alert.
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