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Books can help you share, craft, bake, decorate and celebrate
November 20, 2008
Christmas is just around the corner, but the economy is quite scary.
Firewise bin available for two weeks
November 20, 2008
This week, I am writing the column from Yuma.
DPS Quilt Angels have provided 5,500 quilts to those in need
November 20, 2008
Around this time nine years ago, I found myself far from home and family facing a medical issue with one of my children.
Cindy Fitch is new owner of Creekside Steakhouse
November 20, 2008
Creekside Steakhouse and Tavern has a new owner, and it is one of Olive’s girls.
Tamales for Toys helps everyone have happy holiday
November 20, 2008
Hold off on getting that Mexican food fix. The annual Tamales for Toys event is just down the way.
Need for help increases
Rim Country food banks give this holiday season
November 20, 2008
With demand up and donations down, local food and clothing banks are hungry for assistance. The holiday season is always rough for charities looking to fill the need of area families with holiday food boxes and warm clothing. With the economy on a hiatus this season, people have less to give and need for more.
Horns overwhelm Lobos unbeaten Wickenburg next
Payson team now among final four
November 19, 2008
A 36-19 state quarterfinal win over the Snowflake Lobos has lifted the Payson Longhorns (12-0) into the 3A final four against the only other unbeaten team in the state, the Wickenburg Wranglers.
Christmas kicks off at Swiss Village
November 19, 2008
For the 29th year, the Swiss Village Shops are holding the annual Christmas lighting ceremony with numerous events all along the Village.
Artist follows new path to pottery
November 19, 2008
It’s quite a leap from being a database architect for Intel to being a potter, but Mary Lavan has made it successfully. The artist lived in Phoenix for 30 years before moving to Pine in 2005.
bootleggers in rim country
November 19, 2008
In the late 1910s, 1920s, and early 1930s, Rim Country became host to a number of bootleggers as prohibition took effect. Some were locals who had been born and bred here; others came from across the country. The moonshine was known as “Payson Dew” and gained a positive reputation with many. Today we look at a few producers of these goods.
Ultimate destination: Antarctica
November 19, 2008
Antarctica is the most southerly continent. It is the fifth largest of the world’s seven continents, but was not sighted until 1820.
Easy, elegant holiday brunch
November 19, 2008
Whether it’s for out-of-town holiday guests or a get together with friends, cooking for a crowd can seem like a daunting idea. A simple holiday brunch with menu items that you make ahead can minimize the hustle and bustle of the season while maximizing the time you get to spend with loved ones.
Arteries make better grafts than veins
November 19, 2008
Predictions about the longevity of grafts for clogged arteries are hazardous.
painting at the edge of the world: the watercolours of tony foster
November 19, 2008
Twenty-five years ago, British artist Tony Foster — armed with pencils, brushes and a basic paint box — began a trek that would forever change his life. He was determined to capture nature in its most pure element, and he knew that in order to do so, he’d have to travel and endure challenges that were almost unimaginable.
New 18-month traffic study will decide fate of Sherwood Drive
November 18, 2008
The fierce fight to block the eventual extension of Sherwood Drive will likely turn on a study taking place in the next 18 months to revise the transportation plan for the whole town — after a decade of growth and change.
We can still be thankful
November 18, 2008
Yesterday morning I awoke as usual, a little before six o’clock. I’d had a good night’s sleep and was feeling cheerful. I got up, turned the heat on, started the coffee and then crawled back into bed for a few minutes for my six o’clock news fix.
It takes a town to support a state champ
November 18, 2008
By the time I write my next column our pursuit of the football state championship will be over — win, lose or draw.
Volunteer aide auditorium manager loves the theater
November 18, 2008
Name: Thomas W. Walling
Play depicts kids destroyed by drugs
November 18, 2008
It took some time before the LSD that Jimmye took started to warp her mind. “I convinced myself the LSD wasn’t going to take,” she said, wearing footless stockings and bright pink stripes in her hair.
Payson, Star Valley councils hold weekly meetings
November 18, 2008
The Star Valley town council will meet Tuesday and Payson will hold two meetings, one on Tuesday at 5 p.m. to talk about the budget, and its regular meeting on Thursday.

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