Woman mistakes elk's call for a fight, calls cops Sep 19, 2008
A woman who lives in Mesa Del, a subdivision just northeast of Payson, called the Gila County Sheriff's Office early Monday morning to report a fight, saying she heard a lot of screaming ... Scott said he's heard bugling at his home just south of Payson for the past five nights. (AZCentral -- News)
A Payson getaway Sep 13, 2008
Shopping, hiking, fishing and more near Payson ... Shopping, hiking, fishing and more near Payson ... Payson, 90 scenic miles northeast of the Valley, has plenty of activities for visitors, whether you're interested in learning about local history (and prehistory), exploring the area on foot, sightseeing through the windshield or shopping and dining. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Skoda's picks Sep 12, 2008
Skoda's football picks for this week. Skoda's football picks for this week. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Republic rankings Sep 11, 2008
High school football rankings. High school football rankings. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Man who posed as boy in Ariz. schools pleads guilty Sep 11, 2008
With the aid of fake documents, he enrolled in schools in Payson, Surprise, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley. The ruse fell apart after school officials became suspicious at Mingus Springs Charter School in Chino Valley, where Rodreick's enrollment paperwork had conflicting name spellings and birth dates. (AZCentral -- News)
Unwind at a bed-and-breakfast Sep 11, 2008
PAYSON Verde River Rock House You don't have to be Donald Trump to book an entire Byourself and your sweetie. Just check into the Verde River Rock House, which caters exclusively to one group at a time. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Alan Slaughter Sep 9, 2008
An opportunity opened up to open his own law office in Payson, so in 1973 he became the first lawyer with a private practice in the small town of Payson. He was instrumental in the eventual incorporation of Payson and became the town attorney and vice mayor. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Police: Coleman hit man with truck Sep 8, 2008
PAYSON, Utah - Actor Gary Coleman hit a pedestrian with his truck after arguing with him in a local bowling alley, police said. Payson police Lt. Bill Wright said Colt Rushton and Coleman got into an argument in the early morning hours Saturday over pictures Rushton had taken of Coleman inside the bowling alley ... Payson is 52 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
How the top teams fared Sep 6, 2008
Sept. 6, 2008 12:50 AM The Arizona Republic. 1 Chandler Hamilton (2-0) def. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Three concerns cited in Fenn investigation (3) Aug 30, 2008
dissappointed wrote on Aug 21, 2008 4:31 PM:" Oh please!? why is this still being dragged out? didn't this happen months ago? it doesn't seem to me that any corners were cut, just a request to expedite something. If we don't do something to help growth, we are going to end up like Payson and have a bad image of anti-growth.. ". KAK wrote on Aug 21, 2008 10:18 PM:" This is no different than the national elections right now: debating how many homes the candidates have instead of focusing on real... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Storm damagesASU indoor practice facility Aug 29, 2008
Unlike previous years, the team was at the camp about 17 miles northeast of Payson for just one day this year, Aug. 16. The indoor facility has offered the team more than a break from the heat. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Thunderstorms threaten Valley Aug 28, 2008
Phoenix 100/ 84 Tempe 100/ 83 Chandler 99/ 82 Mesa 98/ 83 Scottsdale 99/ 83 Gilbert 99/ 82 Apache Junction 98/ 81 Cave Creek 95/ 79 Surprise 98/ 84 Peoria 99/ 83 Glendale 99/ 83 Avondale 100/ 82 Buckeye 100/ 83 Casa Grande 100/ 85 Flagstaff 76/ 50 Prescott 85/ 63 Payson 89/ 65 Show Low 75/ 65 Globe 92/ 75 Florence 99/ 82 Bullhead City 108/ 85. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Police Log, Aug. 18 to Aug. 24 Aug 26, 2008
5:04 p.m. A Payson Road resident reported the automatic trunk closing mechanism on her Cadillac no longer functioned, and she thought someone might have tried to break into it. Police noted scratches on the trunk. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Rio Salado College bond propels growth Aug 25, 2008
It also has contracts with the VA Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center and Carondelet Health Network in Tucson as well as with community hospitals in Payson and Globe. To date the program has worked extremely well for us, said Gail A. Smith, coordinator, profession practice, at the VA.. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Tourism in Cochise County gets on the map Aug 24, 2008
They ve seen Sedona and Payson and now they want to see something new. Summer is usually a downtime for local tourism, but local tourism officials hope their slogan for Sierra Vista It s cooler than you think will help entice potential visitors. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Scenic drive: Meandering under the Mogollon Rim Aug 23, 2008
Check it out with a drive on Forest Road 64, which cuts across the base of the Rim just a few miles north of Payson ... Knotty Pine Cafe: Skip breakfast before you leave so you can load up at this Payson landmark ... 1001 S. Beeline Highway, Payson. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Valley sponsor? Aug 21, 2008
Sept. 26-28: Arizona Mid-Amateur, Golf Club at Chaparral Pines, Payson. Sept. 29: SWSPGA Hot Stix Pro-Am, Golf Club Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Wranglers test new offense Friday Aug 21, 2008
Both defending West Region champion Wickenburg and defending South Region champion Coolidge are ranked in the top five of the 3A pre-season polls along with East Region powerhouses Round Valley, Blue Ridge and Payson. The Wranglers will actually start the 2008 season the following Friday, Aug. 29, at home against Florence with hopes of extending its current 20-game home winning streak. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Basketball: Lewinson in, but Fayne out (Today) Aug 19, 2008
Oliver Lewinson, a 6-foot-9, 240-pound center/forward from Payson (Ariz. High School, signed a national letter of intent and will be eligible to play this season as a freshman. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rains to batter Canyon area Aug 19, 2008
Phoenix 105/ 85 Tempe 105/ 84 Chandler 103/ 84 Mesa 104/ 83 Scottsdale 105/ 85 Gilbert 104/ 84 Apache Junction 103/ 83 Cave Creek 100/ 80 Surprise 105/ 84 Peoria 105/ 84 Glendale 103/ 83 Avondale 104/ 83 Buckeye 105/ 84 Casa Grande 104/ 83 Flagstaff 79/ 55 Prescott 89/ 65 Payson 93/ 66 Show Low 82/ 65 Globe 94/ 75 Florence 103/ 83 Bullhead City 108/ 85. . (AZCentral -- News)
Philip Fayne to Forego Senior Season Due to Medical Condition Aug 19, 2008
In addition, Everhart also announced that 6-9, 240-pound forward/center Oliver Lewinson (Payson, Ariz. Payson) has signed a financial aid agreement and will be part of the men's basketball program this fall ... com, helped lead Payson High School - which hadn't appeared in the state final four since 1979 - to back-to-back Class 3A runner-up state tournament appearances. (Goduquesne.com)
Position battles Aug 16, 2008
by Doug Haller - Aug. 15, 2008 05:56 PM The Arizona Republic. The biggest might be at center, where junior Thomas Altieri and redshirt freshman Garth Gerhart engage in what coach Dennis Erickson calls a "huge battle." Altieri missed time with a concussion this week, but practiced Friday with the first team. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sun Devils in high spirits Aug 5, 2008
For the first time in several years, ASU isn't practicing at Camp Tontozona near Payson, although the team will hold a scrimmage there Aug. 16. "(That) has nothing to do with Tontozona at all," Erickson said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sun Devils enter season with high hopes Aug 4, 2008
Arizona State won t be having its traditional training session at Camp Tontozona, in the mountains east of Payson. Instead, the Sun Devils will stay home and use their new indoor practice facility to escape the heat. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
ASU hopes pieces are in place Aug 2, 2008
Only one workout - a scrimmage Aug. 16 - will take place at Camp Tontozona, a university-owned recreation and camping area near Payson that has been a part of ASU football for nearly five decades. The rest will be held at the Kajikawa practice fields or inside the new $8. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fountain Hills Jul 31, 2008
by Richard Obert - Jul. 30, 2008 03:49 PM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pre-season 3A polls Jul 31, 2008
The Arizona Varsity-Rivals Web site has predicted Blue Ridge as the No. 1 team, followed by the Wranglers at No. 2 and then Coolidge and Payson third and fourth ... To offer a slight variety, another poll was offered by a follower of Payson High football ... Steve Vick, a name used on a high school football Internet forum, also picks Blue Ridge as the No. 1 team followed by Payson, Round Valley, Coolidge and Wickenburg. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Callahan, McCarty to go head-to-head in Arizona Amateur Jul 30, 2008
But a round of 74 on Tuesday put him five back of new leader Brandon Kelly of Payson, but that matters only for seeding heading into 64-player match play that starts this morning. Advertisement Callahan s opponent is fellow Sierra Vistan and former Buena Colt teammate Neal McCarty. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Practical Art gets everyday use Jul 25, 2008
Home-decor gallery works merge grace, beauty, functionality. by Patricia Bathurst - Jul. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cubs memories Jul 21, 2008
" My children inherited my enthusiasm for the Cubs. In 1969 my son was the youngest left field Bleacher Bum. That summer was filled with hope and an exciting pennant race. When the dream crashed, like so many others, I wrote an open letter to the Cubs telling them what the season had meant to my son and me. The letter was read many times on a local radio show, and published in the Chicago Tribune. I received a personal letter from Ernie Banks thanking me for my positive outlook on another... (AZCentral -- Sports)
A ride of a lifetime Jul 20, 2008
It s challenging, said Nathan Seidel of Payson, Arizona. Just get back and lift and have a firm hold of the bronc. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
30-year-old murder case still baffling Jul 18, 2008
The Schmidts, former Payson residents now living in Goodyear, issued a statement making this plea, "You know who you are, and only you can finish this anguish not only for her family but for yourself.". Investigator: Detective Roger Geisler, a cold-case investigator for the Glendale Police Department. (AZCentral -- News)
Ariz. Top 50 Jul 16, 2008
Top 50 football players for 2008. Top 50 football players for 2008. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur has the right medicine Jul 16, 2008
It closed a handful of locations that didn't make much fiscal sense, including a Payson store and one at 74th Street and Shea Boulevard. Despite the company's retail presence, a big part of its business comes from mail-order shipments. (AZCentral -- News)
Go ahead: Splash it up Jul 13, 2008
The Mogollon Rim country north of Payson - crisscrossed by who knows how many creeks and canyons - is prime territory for swimming holes ... Where: From Phoenix, take Arizona 87 (the Beeline Highway) north to Payson ... Where: From Phoenix, take Arizona 87 (the Beeline Highway) north to Payson. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Lyman Lake State Park Jul 13, 2008
GETTING THERE From central Phoenix, take Loop 202 east to Arizona 87 (Beeline Highway), then north to Payson. In Payson, go east on Arizona 260 to Show Low. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Scenic drive: Houston Mesa Road, north of Payson Jul 13, 2008
The East Verde River flows near the Water Wheel Campsite, just off Houston Mesa Road north of Payson ... From central Phoenix, take Arizona 87 (the Beeline Highway) north to Payson. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Chance of storms, normal temps Monday Jul 8, 2008
Phoenix 107/ 89 Tempe 106/ 87 Chandler 107/ 88 Mesa 107/ 87 Scottsdale 107/ 87 Gilbert 106/ 87 Apache Junction 105/ 85 Cave Creek 102/ 84 Surprise 107/ 87 Peoria 106/ 86 Glendale 106/ 86 Avondale 107/ 87 Buckeye 108/ 89 Casa Grande 106/ 81 Flagstaff 81/ 53 Prescott 89/ 65 Payson 88/ 65 Show Low 81/ 60 Globe 94/ 73 Florence 105/ 85 Bullhead City 113/ 89. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Electric automobiles 2.0 Jul 4, 2008
Since then, he's helped his neighbor, good friend, children's school and mother living in Payson to install solar panels. "There's a lot of reasons to do what I'm doing, even if global warming is nonsense," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Fireworks crews work to cut blaze risks during the holiday Jul 3, 2008
Similarly, in Payson, the town's fire marshal will be assessing weather and other conditions on the Fourth to make sure it's OK to carry out the 25-minute firework show. "If conditions are bad, he has the green light to go, 'No, we're not doing it,' " said Deb Rose, Payson's events coordinator. (AZCentral)
Fourth of July: Jul 3, 2008
Green Valley Park, 600 N. Green Valley Parkway, Payson ... Main Street, between Meadow and South Mclane, Payson ... East Verde Park, Arizona 87 and East Verde Turnoff, Payson. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Historic flight re-creation stops here Jul 3, 2008
Arizona was his 40th state to visit, but he first landed in San Manuel, Casa Grande and Payson before arriving in Aguila. There are many interesting people and many interesting airplanes in that airpark (Eagles Roost), he wrote in his daily Internet blog that can be viewed at. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Fire threatens pieces of Crown King's past Jul 2, 2008
Once paved roads to Payson and Show Low appeared, people found other places to go, Trimble said, leaving the Horsethief Basin and Crown King areas untouched. Now, for a couple of hundred part-time residents and thousands of tourists looking for a touch of the state's past, Crown King's connection with its rustic roots are part of the allure. (AZCentral)
What have you missed this month on Blitz? Jul 2, 2008
Strangely enough, the projected weakside defensive end from Payson High School in Arizona is still awaiting his first scholarship offer but there's no question that Burke is definitely knocking on the door. He just finished off a hard tour of several college campuses for their camps and is hoping that he showed those staffs that he's worthy of a full-ride grant for the next four-to-five years. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chance of storms Tuesday Jul 2, 2008
Phoenix 110/ 87 Tempe 110/ 85 Chandler 109/ 85 Mesa 109/ 85 Scottsdale 110/ 85 Gilbert 110/ 84 Apache Junction 109/ 84 Cave Creek 105/ 82 Surprise 110/ 86 Peoria 109/ 85 Glendale 110/ 85 Avondale 110/ 84 Buckeye 110/ 84 Casa Grande 110/ 79 Flagstaff 84/ 53 Prescott 93/ 64 Payson 96/ 64 Show Low 85/ 60 Globe 98/ 73 Florence 109/ 85 Arizona Republic reporter Samantha Hauser contributed to this story. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Shopping, dining, travel: Fido's a social pal Jun 29, 2008
Whether they're escaping for an afternoon to Payson or a weekend in Southern California, Kathy says the definition of dog-friendly has changed in the past decade. At Loews, a pet-friendly resort in Coronado, Calif. (AZCentral -- News)
Pauline B. Tufts Jun 25, 2008
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Payson; and her beloved grandson Mark Wallace ... Elizabeth (Dennis) Wallace and Ross Tufts of Sierra Vista, and Payson Tufts, Jr. of Springfield Ore ... Pauline will be laid to rest beside her husband, Payson at Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sierra Vista. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Splash it up at Fool Hollow Jun 20, 2008
From central Phoenix, take Loop 202 east to Arizona 87 (Beeline Highway), go north to Payson, then go east on Arizona 260 to Show Low. The park is 2 miles north of U.S. 60. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Bad economy isn't keeping movie fans out of theaters Jun 19, 2008
Brian Deveny, owner of the Saguaro Theatre in Wickenburg and Sawmill Theatres in Payson, said March and April were down months for him, but May was strong with the start of the summer-movie season. "I don't think anyone has become uninterested because of the economy," Deveny said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Sebastien James Joseph Chasse Jun 18, 2008
Sebastien was an area resident for the majority of his life; he returned to Sierra Vista after a three-year residence in Payson, Ariz. Sebastien is a 2006 graduate of Buena High School. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Temps could hit 113 in parts of Valley Jun 18, 2008
Phoenix 113/ 86 Tempe 112/ 85 Chandler 112/ 85 Mesa 111/ 85 Scottsdale 113/ 84 Gilbert 112/ 85 Apache Junction 111/ 84 Cave Creek 108/ 81 Surprise 113/ 85 Peoria 112/ 85 Glendale 112/ 84 Avondale 111/ 84 Buckeye 112/ 84 Casa Grande 113/ 74 Flagstaff 86/ 52 Prescott 94/ 60 Payson 95/ 59 Show Low 89/ 59 Globe 102/ 69 Florence 111/ 84. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
GOP picks replacement candidate for Jake Flake Jun 15, 2008
Because Allen had been running for a House seat, the precinct committee members also chose a replacement candidate for her - former Payson Mayor Barbara Brewer. Flake, who was 72, died last Sunday, about two weeks after he fell from a horse and broke multiple ribs. (AZCentral -- News)
Ozone Health Watch for Monday Jun 10, 2008
Phoenix 104/ 77 Tempe 103/ 75 Chandler 103/ 75 Mesa 102/ 74 Scottsdale 104/ 75 Gilbert 102/ 74 Apache Junction 101/ 75 Cave Creek 99/ 72 Surprise 104/ 73 Peoria 103/ 75 Glendale 103/ 75 Avondale 104/ 74 Buckeye 104/ 74 Casa Grande 104/ 66 Flagstaff 79/ 53 Prescott 88/ 53 Payson 89/ 51 Show Low 83/ 53 Globe 95/ 63 Florence 103/ 72. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
1 on 1's at ASU Jun 7, 2008
(Saguaro), (Chaparral), (Chaparral), (Payson), (Saguaro) and (Desert Ridge) are just a few of the guys seen below. 24-7, Always on our game. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)
Arizona State Credit Union Earns National Honors for Marketing and Branding May 30, 2008
Founded in 1951, the Credit Union has grown dramatically and provides a full line of financial products at 23 offices across the state including Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Gilbert, Glendale, Payson, Phoenix, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Safford, Scottsdale, Sedona, Tempe, and Tucson. Arizona State Credit Union is proud to be locally owned and operated and welcomes membership from both business and individual members. (PR Newswire)
ADOT announces no closures over holiday weekend May 23, 2008
Additionally, ADOT officials say landslide repairs on Arizona 87 between Phoenix and Payson have been completed. ADOT crews have fully opened a four-lane section of the Beeline Highway north of Sunflower. (AZCentral)
Things to do for Memorial Day May 23, 2008
Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club Drive, Payson ... Hosted by the Payson Patriotic Events Committee. (AZCentral -- News)
Drastic weather change after record heat May 22, 2008
Phoenix 98/ 70 Tempe 97/ 68 Chandler 96/ 69 Mesa 97/ 68 Scottsdale 98/ 69 Gilbert 96/ 67 Apache Junction 96/ 66 Cave Creek 93/ 60 Surprise 97/ 64 Peoria 96/ 66 Glendale 96/ 65 Avondale 97/ 64 Buckeye 98/ 63 Casa Grande 100/ 66 Flagstaff 65/ 35 Prescott 76/ 46 Payson 80/ 44 Show Low 71/ 43 Globe 90/ 59 Florence 96/ 68. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Top students choose Arizona universities May 21, 2008
The class includes students from 16 high schools in Flagstaff, Gilbert, Mesa, Payson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson. Three students were selected from Desert Vista High School in Phoenix; two students were selected from both Corona del Sol High School in Tempe and Gilbert High School. (AZCentral -- News)
No comments posted. May 17, 2008
"The Lady Bobcats are also the 2008 2A East Conference and region champions."What a wonderful way for the four seniors to end their careers," said Coach Ernie Batten. "Two state championships, a 121-9-2 record, four conference championships, three of those undefeated, winners of the San Manuel Tournament twice, winners of the Payson Gracie Haught Tournament, winners of the Wickenburg Wrangler Tournament, and the list just goes on. " Article Rating Current Rating: 0 of 0 votes!Rate File: lect>... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Arizona 87 to be fully reopened between Phoenix and Payson May 17, 2008
All four lanes of Arizona 87 will be reopened Tuesday south of Payson following repairs to damage caused by a landslide two months ago ... The highway, which is the main route between the Phoenix area and Payson, was shut down March 21 following a landslide that caused sections of the southbound lanes to buckle and shift. (AZCentral -- News)
JAIME RICHARDSON | GREEN VALLEY NEWSCrystal Harris, a mom, stands alongside pictures of some of her seven children in the kitchen. She expects to have her children around her, and also plans to visit her mother and mother-in-law to mark the famous holiday saluting mothers today. May 11, 2008
Her children are Brandon, 19; Ramsey, 17; Preston, 15; Brett, 14; Blake, 12; Payson, 9; and the only girl, Lacaya, 7. Crystal s house is built for fun and use by a lot of people. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Bluegrass in the park weekend (160) May 8, 2008
Breen said he also has emceed other bluegrass festivals in the state, including the Arizona State Fiddling Championships in Payson. He said the Benson Chamber of Commerce has been outstanding in planning the event and making it possible. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Illegal-immigrant crackdowns have Valley churches on edge May 8, 2008
Many congregations hold a retreat once a month in places such as Sedona, Flagstaff, Payson and Prescott, especially during the warmer months, he said. "(Now), the ones who don't have papers are not going to want to travel to these places," Aragon said. (AZCentral -- News)
Father turns loss into GateWay scholarship fund May 5, 2008
The first camp is scheduled for Oct. 7-9 at Whispering Hope Ranch in Payson. For more. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
