Tag Archives: Payson

Bicycle: I want to ride it where I like

Posted on April 3, 2015 by timfruth

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Chalk This One Up as a Mistake

Posted on September 19, 2014 by timfruth

Recently, the Payson town council was prepared to vote on a new ordinance that would ban chalk from parks. http://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2014/sep/13/chalky-desperado-crackdown/ The ordinance would further not allow using charcoal in grills at the park. It would prohibit climbing fences, buildings and other structures. Even … Continue reading →

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Payson Elections Have Left This Voter Disillusioned

Posted on August 13, 2014 by timfruth

I, like many others, thought that the local race for mayor and town council seats would be  a race focused on improving the community, building community, and having a vision for the town articulated by the candidates. Am I ever disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Urban Trails in High Country Communities, No mention of Payson

Posted on May 1, 2013 by timfruth

The April 22, 2013 Arizona Republic had a great article about urban trails in Arizona’s high country communities and there was not one mention of Payson. It is quite sad to me that our community has not figured out that … Continue reading →

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Another Homecoming: Payson vs Coronado

Posted on October 22, 2012 by timfruth

Another Friday night football game and I believe my 4th homecoming game this year and this was a real nail biter. It was homecoming night for Payson High School and in someways a homecoming for me as it was the … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Rambling Reflections

Posted on September 3, 2012 by timfruth

As I reflect on another Labor Day that has come and gone in Payson, I am disturbed in what I see in my community, my state, and my country. Please note that I am a fiscal conservative yet believe that … Continue reading →

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Mayor Evans doesn’t have a Tontozona clue

Posted on August 28, 2012 by timfruth

After watching practice at Camp Tontozona with approximately 50 other individuals that were not part of the team, I am reminded of several comments in the paper of how much ASU brings to Payson in the form of money spent … Continue reading →

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Sedona vs. Payson

Posted on July 6, 2012 by timfruth

Over the years, my family and I have fallen in love with the Sedona style of life. The dual communities of the Village of Oak Creek and Sedona have come a long way from the early days where scenery was … Continue reading →

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