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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
1
Ymniwest corp announces plans tied to Juen Sysre East in Salt Lake City Utah 84115 for potential business expansion. Officials outline upcoming steps and local partnerships to support growth.
Payson Mayor Willard Taylor, 57, leaves ICU and is expected to stay in hospital at least three weeks after a severe heart attack at home. Vice-Mayor Dave Marko will handle mayoral duties during his recovery, with no town business or visitors for now.
The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold public hearings in Globe on March 8 and Payson on March 9 to gather opinions on upgrading Highway 188 from Ash Creek to Roosevelt Lake. Written comments are due by March 23 to District Engineer H. M. Osmus. The plan envisions two 2 foot lanes over 12 miles starting north of Roosevelt Lake Dam with four alternatives including do nothing and an estimated $13 million cost.
Vice Mayor Dave Marko expressed disappointment as fewer than 20 residents attended an open meeting to discuss budget priorities ahead of the July 1 fiscal year. Attendees pressed for street upgrades, dust control, a possible town police department, and expanded year round recreation programs. A separate official hearing on the business and peddlers licenses was held with Payson Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Allen and Dave Casto captured state wrestling championships after finals at Arizona State University. The Longhorns placed third with 101 points, behind Round Valley and Benson, as Coach Dennis Pirch vowed tougher work to challenge established programs.
An unseasonably warm dry pattern in Payson and Rim areas prompts forecasts of forest restrictions and possible May closures. Forest Service and Soil Conservation Service warn of reduced snowpack and streamflow, threatening tourism and ranching with lower crop acreage and higher feeding costs.
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