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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCC2oVVMH7m769tX1SFVVq_FD7GPxjvXdcA5-9MNuChvalsVr_68adNAviQUv8jRW-jmCd80GVQ_4qiCd7fzEYWkywdRaUM95Ou5WpNyaHsYRwm6ejcnzq__SGXpLU6RJRSfXwXBILzz-_/s1600/header-logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCC2oVVMH7m769tX1SFVVq_FD7GPxjvXdcA5-9MNuChvalsVr_68adNAviQUv8jRW-jmCd80GVQ_4qiCd7fzEYWkywdRaUM95Ou5WpNyaHsYRwm6ejcnzq__SGXpLU6RJRSfXwXBILzz-_/s320/header-logo.png" width="320" /></a></div>Over the past few years, we've recommended avoiding a number of retail establishments because they mistreat employees (WalMart and McDonald's), are homophobic (Chick-Fil-A), support divisive idiots like Rush Limbaugh (Aamco), and a variety of other reasons. We've also encouraged patronizing a smaller list of businesses that do the right things by their people and the causes they believe in (Costco, Starbucks).  Well here's one to put on your list of places that deserve your support - and we have an outlet right here in the Rim Country. According to an article in today's (Nov. 4) Arizona Republic, Phoenix-based PetSmart has signed an Arizona Unity Pledge supporting gay rights.  What that means is that PetSmart is committed to creating an environment that is free of discrimination and bullying against workers or members who are gay. That may not sound like a big deal, but it is.  A lot of companies are afraid to sign the pledge for fear of alienating homophobic customers. As an additional bonus, the local Payson PetSmart works closely with the Humane Society of Central Arizona to help find homes for abandoned and abused animals. So here's to PetSmart.  Please patronize them. (To read the entire article, click on <a href="http://news.azcentral.com/">news.azcentral.com</a>.  And for home delivery of the best newspaper in the Rim Country, call 1-800-332-6733.)

Over the past few years, we've recommended avoiding a number of retail establishments because they mistreat employees (WalMart and McDon...

<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> LETTER  </div><div class="MsoNormal">Editor:</div> <div class="MsoNormal">On behalf of PAWS (Payson Area Woofers Society) we would like to thank the Elks for the use of their facility for the Chili Supper.  We would like to thank the following businesses for their donations to our 17th Annual Chili Supper held on October 22: Mazatzal Casino Cedar Ridge Restaurant for the chili, macaroni and cheese by the PAWS organization volunteers,  cheese from El Rancho Restaurant,  salad from Tiny’s Family Restaurant, salad dressing from Fargo’s Steakhouse, rolls by Gerardo’s Firewood Café, and deserts by the Barkery Bakery volunteers.  Thanks to Your donations the chili supper was a success. The following businesses also donated to the chili supper with gift certificates, gift baskets, and/or items: Ace Hardware, Bill Armstrong Jewelry & Pawn, Auto Zone, Back to Basics, Big O Tires, Crosswinds Café, Dairy Queen, Denny’s Restaurant, Furry Friends Kennel, Inc., Head to Toe Essentials, The Herb Stop, Hike Bike & Run, Humane Society of Central Arizona, Knotty Pine Cafe, Loot Resale, Miller Auto Works, O’Reilly Auto Parts,  Paper Metal Scrappers, Payson Hair Company, Payson Jewelers, Payson Packaging, Payson Pet Care, Peggy’s Payson Place, Pets Mart, Pizza Factory, Plant Fair Nursery, Quilting Sisters, Radio Shack, Sawmill Theatres, Star Valley Veterinary Clinic, PC.,  and  Vita Mart . The following businesses helped with our advertisement, PostNet, Payson Roundup/Rim Review, Rim Country Gazette, KMOG Radio, and KRIM Radio, and last but not least, a big thank you to the band, “Trouble in Paradise” for the wonderful music enjoyed by all. Please support the businesses, they are very generous  and deserve our business. Thank you to all our volunteers, the chili supper would not have been a success without your help and commitment.  Thank you to all our friends and neighbors who attended the chili supper you are greatly appreciated. Proceeds from the chili supper will be used for future low cost/no cost spay and neuter clinics and help to maintain the off-leash dog park at Rumsey Park. For more information about PAWS or become a member/volunteer, contact PAWS at <a href="mailto:pawsnpayson@gmail.com">pawsnpayson@gmail.com</a>.</div> <div class="MsoNormal">                                                                                                                        PAWS</div>

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LETTER Editor: On behalf of PAWS (Payson Area Woofers Society) we would like to thank the Elks for the use of their facility for the Ch...

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LETTER: Thanks to all for Chili Supper success

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