July 2008
Photos for July 1, 2008
The staff at Santa Fe Plumbing and Aire Serve are ready to help Rim Country residents with all their plumbing, cooling and heating needs. The business will have grand opening events July 4 and July 5. Visit the shop at 1103 S. Beeline Highway for fun, refreshments and great raffles.
The staff at Santa Fe Plumbing and Aire Serve are ready to help Rim Country residents with all their plumbing, cooling and heating needs. The business will have grand opening events July 4 and July 5. Visit the shop at 1103 S. Beeline Highway for fun, refreshments and great raffles.
Riders in the 2008 Summer Gold Motocross race held June 28 at Payson Event Center prepare for a quick start.
Riders in the 2008 Summer Gold Motocross race held June 28 at Payson Event Center prepare for a quick start.
Zack Carlson races his motorcycle over the Payson Event Center course hoping to win division honors.
Zack Carlson races his motorcycle over the Payson Event Center course hoping to win division honors.
Getting ready for tournament play are the 10-11-year-old girls fast pitch softball team. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Logan Conway, Sadie Dunman, Savannah Grassel, Chloee Connolly, Kayla Percell, Brittany Proctor, (front row, left to right) Ali Tenney, Cori Bernett, and Mishayla Rodgers. Not pictured are Keely Christensen, Ricci Gamboa and Jewel Johnson.
Getting ready for tournament play are the 10-11-year-old girls fast pitch softball team. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Logan Conway, Sadie Dunman, Savannah Grassel, Chloee Connolly, Kayla Percell, Brittany Proctor, (front row, left to right) Ali Tenney, Cori Bernett, and Mishayla Rodgers. Not pictured are Keely Christensen, Ricci Gamboa and Jewel Johnson.
Grayson Barr slides into home plate after swatting an inside-the-park home run in Payson's win over Mt. Elden.
Grayson Barr slides into home plate after swatting an inside-the-park home run in Payson's win over Mt. Elden.
Reliever Bryce Goodman was the pitcher of record in the Payson Little League 9-10-year-old All-Star's 14-6 victory over Flagstaff Mt. Elden. Goodman also had a ground-rule double after his hit bounced over the outfield fence. Little League play continues this week.
Reliever Bryce Goodman was the pitcher of record in the Payson Little League 9-10-year-old All-Star's 14-6 victory over Flagstaff Mt. Elden. Goodman also had a ground-rule double after his hit bounced over the outfield fence. Little League play continues this week.
Oliver (Ollie) Charles Rische was born Aug. 9, 1916 to Fredrick and Magdaline Rische. He was married to Pauline Rische for 62 years. She preceded him in death April 17, 2006. Survivors include daughters Sandra Blatter of Townsend, Tenn. and Ruth Klaver of Payson, Ariz., grandsons, Scott Velde of San Clemente, Calif., Andrew Bierle of San Jose, Calif., and granddaughter, Sheryl Velde of San Jose, Calif., great-grandsons, Zack Rosa of San Jose, Calif., Nicholas Velde of Flagstaff, Ariz. and great-granddaughters, Monique Velde, Carlsbad, Calif. and Angelina Bierle, San Jose, Calif. Mr. Rische served in World War II as a first lieutenant at Camp Breckenridge, Ky. He served as Commandant Adjutant for the German POW’s. The family wishes to thank the staff at Payson Care Center for all the care and friendship that they provided. There will be no immediate services. The burial for Pauline and Oliver Rische will be held at Mountain Meadows Cemetery, 335 W, Round Valley Rd, Payson, Ariz. at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 23. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Rische’s name to RTA Hospice, 511 S. Mud Springs Road, Payson, AZ 85541. After services there will be a “Celebration of Life” luncheon at his daughter’s home, Lot #9627 Gibson Ranch Road.
Ruby Loraine Longberry died June 21, 2008, one day before her 75th birthday. Born in Wilmington, Ohio in 1933, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Clyde H. Longberry. Also surviving are her three children Gary Longberry of Coshecton, Ohio, Darlene Hopkins of San Marcos, Calif. and Loralyn Werle of Tehachapi, Calif. and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Longberry was well known for her artistic talents of painting, decorating and crafting. No services are planned.
Thelma Verdell “Dale” Lindo died June 19, 2008, at her home in Payson, Ariz. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas March 14, 1932, to John H. Bridges and Rachel Mathews Bridges. She is survived by her husband, Ralph A. Lindo and daughter, Stephenie Diaz, both of Payson, sons, Joel Wood of Longmont, Colo., Ron Lindo of San Jose, Calif. and Michael Lindo of Parker, Colo., her brother, Darvin Bridges of Stephenie, Texas, 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. There are no services planned at this time. Contributions in Mrs. Lindo’s name may be made to RTA Hospice, 511 S. Mud Springs, Payson, AZ 85541.
Ruth E. Ginter was born in Painesville, Ohio April 1, 1926 and died in Payson, Ariz. June 25, 2008, after a heroic struggle against Alzheimer’s disease. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard E. Ginter, M.D., Radiology, who died in 2004. She is survived by their children: Greg, Lindsey, Timothy, Sue, and Garth, and their spouses, Alyce, Mai, Dennis, and Louise, and grandchildren, Marianne, Erika, Eden, Graham, Wesley, Rose Diana, and Joseph Richard, and several great-grandchildren. Formerly of Sacramento, Calif., where she raised her family, Mrs. Ginter was an accomplished and award-winning equestrian — a skill she developed late in life One home bedroom was wall-to-wall ribbons and trophies. Her Prince Leo Lauro — a 17-hand high quarter horse — was nationally ranked. She reveled in riding him and other horses, in Western Pleasure classes, in both regional and national championships, including the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Please take a moment to log onto the Web site www.messingerpayson.com (click on “current visitations,” then click on Ruth Ginter) to share your own special memory, story, or remembrance of Mrs. Ginter. Her family and loved ones would appreciate hearing from you.
Stanley Ray Fuller Sr., 89, born Aug. 23, 1918 at Cove Ranch, in Strawberry, died June 12, 2008 in Mesa. He was preceded in death only three months ago by his wife of almost 67 years, Elvira. He has seven children. His oldest daughter, Mariam, preceded him in death as an infant. Surviving are Ray (Pert), Chris (Janet), Carl (Evy), Tom (Cinnamon), JaNeen, Merriann (Paul Cady), 31 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. He grew up on the Y-H Ranch in Strawberry. Served a mission for the LDS church, meeting his eternal companion, Elvira Jensen of Alberta, Canada. They married in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple Dec. 19, 1941. Mr. Fuller was a Navy medic assigned to the Marines. He served at Iwo Jima in World War II. After the war, he worked with his father on the Y-H Ranch, buying the cattle permit and homestead from his father. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mr. Fuller served as an ambassador for Jesus Christ on 26 missions, and is now on his 27th. Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 5 at Crismon LDS Church, 454 N. Crismon Rd. Mesa. A graveside military honors service will be at 4:30 p.m. at Cove Ranch in Strawberry.
Robert R. Barela, a 13-year resident of Star Valley and well known Rim Country artist died at the age of 69, June 20, 2008 in Newport Beach, Calif. after a six-week battle with a fungal type of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his mother, Emily, children Zina Jabi, Robert Barela Jr., Ted O’Barr, Gretchen Juergens and Becky Brown and 10 grandchildren. He was an active member of Mountain Bible Church, the Payson Art League and a former member of Artists of the Rim Gallery. A celebration of life will be held at Mountain Bible Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12.
Tom Plets, left, Wayne Troutman, center, and Darde de-Roulhac, call sign AC7EP, hold the antenna pole (photo below) as fellow radio operator Ray Adams (not in picture) checks to make sure it is perpendicular before he attaches the guy wires.
Ray Adams waits for the operator to finish talking so he can give his call sign and location during the “Field Day” operation at the East Verde Estates Clubhouse. The Tonto Amateur Radio Association demonstrated amateur radio capabilities Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29.
Debra Roberts, right, raises her arm in victory as she successfully dunks Earl Chitwood during the Swiss Village Shops fund-raising event for the Payson Supply Line, Saturday, June 28. Payson Supply Line puts together “comfort and care” packages for U.S. troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Getting some liquid refreshment, Sasha licks up as much water as she can handle, as her owner, Jarrod Alexander, contemplates trying his hand at dunking Earl at the water dunk tank.
The All-American Independence Day Festival will take place July 5. Jacob and Michael Dixon, 12, are fishing along the river where the catch-and-release derby will be held. Their dad, Tim Dixon, is coordinating and sponsoringhe contest.
The All-American Independence Day Festival will take place July 5. Jacob and Michael Dixon, 12, are fishing along the river where the catch-and-release derby will be held. Their dad, Tim Dixon, is coordinating and sponsoringhe contest.
Another student listens as Claudia explains a swimming technique.
Another student listens as Claudia explains a swimming technique.
Claudia Bullard shows a student how she looks in the water and what she is doing right and wrong during class last week.
Claudia Bullard shows a student how she looks in the water and what she is doing right and wrong during class last week.
With the ever present video camera in-hand, former Olympic swimmer Claudia Bullard instructs one of her students the proper method for breathing while swimming freestyle.
With the ever present video camera in-hand, former Olympic swimmer Claudia Bullard instructs one of her students the proper method for breathing while swimming freestyle.
Fireworks will light up the night after dark Friday, July 4 at Green Valley Park. Free parking and a shuttle service is available at Payson High School’s north parking lot (football field).
Kyle Hutchinson navigates his way about the motocross course set up at Payson Event Center. The action took place June 27 during practice rounds for the 2008 Summer Gold Motocross racing series. Motocross racing will resume July 5.
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