The Payson Roundup: Local news

Local news

GCC class growth mirrors Rim demographics
Friday, September 5, 2008
A closer examination of Gila Community College's growth reveals that the most quickly growing subjects mirror employment opportunities and demographics in this rural county.

Parking fees on school board agenda Monday  (Sep. 5)
Payson's school board could decide Monday to lower fees for parking permits at the high school.

Around Rim Country/Community Almanac  (Sep. 5)
Kids will be kids no matter how hard we try to stifle them  (Sep. 5)
A while back I promised to tell you what happened one summer when some folks called the Fresh Air Fund shipped me from New York City to upstate New York.

As the world turns: education in Finland  (Sep. 5)
In a guest column a few weeks back, I discussed the good news about AIMS: we continue to show improvement and continue to out-perform state averages overall, and in many subjects and grades by large margins

Kirkpatrick headed for general election showdown with Hay  (Sep. 5)
As soon as the fund-raising front runners locked up their party's nominations for Congressional District 1, they launched what promises to become a bitter general election.

County attorney released from Scottsdale hospital  (Sep. 5)
County Attorney Daisy Flores was released from a Scottsdale hospital Wednesday afternoon, after being injured in a bicycle accident Aug. 22.

Pugel named to governor's council on small business  (Sep. 5)
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano has appointed Rim Country resident and business owner, Ray Pugel to the Governor's Council on Small Business.

Puppy season past, but no letup  (Sep. 5)
Where are all the puppies coming from?

Payson Army captain continues his education while in Afghanistan  (Sep. 5)
When our military men and women are stationed in other countries, and even in combat zones, some choose to continue their education.

Poet captures vivid, tragic Rim Country history  (Sep. 5)
For years, she made the pilgrimage to Payson each February, when the Maryland winter close by Gettysburg grew too bleak to endure -- away from her life and to the place where her imagination dwelled.

our memories are burning, one by one  (Sep. 5)
The Winchester Saloon, ignited, fires memories

as fierce, as lively, as bright

as the destroying flames.

An easy 102 years  (Sep. 5)
Looking back on all 102 years of her life, Derenna Ellen Fortner, says she lived an easy life.

Payson Weather Report  (Sep. 5)
Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, Astro Computer Services

Around Rim Country/Community Almanac  (Sep. 2)
Student council is a learning experience  (Sep. 2)
Every year is an election year at the Pine Strawberry School. Each spring, after a week of campaigning and speeches, students elect a new council.

Reliance on taxes makes state budget unstable  (Sep. 2)
Despite the largest fiscal deficit in state history, which resulted in big payouts from the counties to save the state, lobbyists for the county say it could have been worse.

Senior Center can benefit from purchases at Bashas'  (Sep. 2)
If you thought with Labor Day over, there is nothing left to celebrate this month, think again. September has a lot going for it.

Members of police order battle over endorsement  (Sep. 2)
The president of Fraternal Order of Police, Gila Lodge Number Six, said its members still support Darrell Stubbs for Gila County Sheriff, despite the state lodge's decision not to endorse Stubbs or incumbent John Armer.

Woman arrested for series of burglaries  (Sep. 2)
After two failed attempts over the last three months, the Gila County Sheriff's Department finally arrested and booked a 37-year-old Pine woman on multiple burglary charges.

Annual Northern Gila County Fair opens on Friday  (Sep. 2)
The 54th Annual Northern Gila County Fair is this weekend and it is packed with plenty of fun for everyone.

What can I do to sell my home now?  (Sep. 2)
Many sellers today are in a quandary as to how they can sell their home in this slower than normal real estate market. Sometimes the solution is right there looking at us because as they say, "We cannot see the forest for the trees".

SimonMed brings imaging services to Payson  (Sep. 2)
Payson will soon welcome a leader in state-of-the-art medical technology to the community. SimonMed Imaging, Inc. is expected to open in early 2009.

Former resident, dispatcher publishes novel  (Sep. 2)
Melinda Elmore, a former Payson resident and dispatcher with the Gila County Sheriff's Office, has published a book.

Bootleg Alley celebrates second anniversary during First Friday activities this week  (Sep. 2)
A lot of changes have taken place on Main Street since Bootleg Alley Antiques & Art opened two years ago, Aug. 11, 2006.

Accidents snarl weekend traffic  (Sep. 2)
The holiday weekend brought fun, food and excitement for many travelers, but also long traffic delays and accidents throughout the Rim Country.

A boy and his pig journey to the fair  (Sep. 2)
Every morning at 6:45 a.m., Caleb Burket, 11, struts down to his six-acre family farm and feeds his pig Bacon before heading off to school. Bacon is the pig's name, not its breakfast.