June 2008
Photos for June 10, 2008
Lady Longhorn pitcher Candice Johnson was named to the 3A All-East Region team, along with Sarah Cadd.
Lady Longhorn pitcher Candice Johnson was named to the 3A All-East Region team, along with Sarah Cadd.
Longhorn football coaches took a group of athletes to Arizona State University in Tempe June 4 to participate in a passing tournament and Big Man competitions. The Payson contingent compiled an unofficial tournament record of 5-1 against teams from Prescott, Round Valley, Cienega, Gila Ridge, Mountain Pointe and Raymond Kellis. Payson's "Big Men" finished third out of 18 teams in the brutal tug of war contest.
Longhorn football coaches took a group of athletes to Arizona State University in Tempe June 4 to participate in a passing tournament and Big Man competitions. The Payson contingent compiled an unofficial tournament record of 5-1 against teams from Prescott, Round Valley, Cienega, Gila Ridge, Mountain Pointe and Raymond Kellis. Payson's "Big Men" finished third out of 18 teams in the brutal tug of war contest.
The 4th Annual Ted Meredith Memorial Roping is expected to draw cowboys from around the county, some of whom participated in the recent Payson pro-rodeo held at the event center.
The 4th Annual Ted Meredith Memorial Roping is expected to draw cowboys from around the county, some of whom participated in the recent Payson pro-rodeo held at the event center.
Darrell Carey
Darrell Carey
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is meeting to determine whether desert bald eagles would likely become extinct without the protection of the Endangered Species Act.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is meeting to determine whether desert bald eagles would likely become extinct without the protection of the Endangered Species Act.
Meals on Wheels driver Terry Bottesh (right) packages meals and places them in containers for transport, while cook Traci Belcher (left) and kitchen assistant Felma Lillard place the food into trays.
Meals on Wheels driver Terry Bottesh (right) packages meals and places them in containers for transport, while cook Traci Belcher (left) and kitchen assistant Felma Lillard place the food into trays.
H. Reed Cox, director of the Senior Center, prepares some paperwork during his busy day of overseeing the Senior Center functions.
H. Reed Cox, director of the Senior Center, prepares some paperwork during his busy day of overseeing the Senior Center functions.
Several thousand Relay for Life supporters turned out Friday for the annual event at Payson High School. For additional photos turn to page 9A.
Several thousand Relay for Life supporters turned out Friday for the annual event at Payson High School. For additional photos turn to page 9A.
Audi Atkins finds a familiar name on the wall. The young boy was one of an estimated 26,000 to 40,000 people who visited the Tribute Wall in Payson.
Audi Atkins finds a familiar name on the wall. The young boy was one of an estimated 26,000 to 40,000 people who visited the Tribute Wall in Payson.
Ted Kosnik carefully records the name of a former high school classmate that he found on the Tribute Wall after a memorial ceremony on Saturday. The Wall was visited by an estimated 30,000 people during its three days in Payson. For additional stories and photos, turn to 7A and 12A.
Ted Kosnik carefully records the name of a former high school classmate that he found on the Tribute Wall after a memorial ceremony on Saturday. The Wall was visited by an estimated 30,000 people during its three days in Payson. For additional stories and photos, turn to 7A and 12A.
Tim Duffie looks intently at this camera during Chaplain Lynn Richie's closing benediction.
Reflected in Kenny Evans glasses is the crowd he addresses during the opening ceremonies of the presentation of the Vietnam Tribute Wall, Saturday, June 7.
Betsy Quinn,a veteran of the Vietnam Era, can't hold back her tears during Eric Landau's bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace.
Cheyenne Riley brought many tears to many eyes during his rendition of "Taps".
Marine Phil Prince snaps his salute with practiced perfection as the National Anthem is sung by the Payson Choral Society.
Navy Commander Ken Caldwell is partially hidden by the Arizona flag as it waves in the gentle breeze during the presentation of the colors at the Vietnam Memorial Wall Tribute, in Green Valley Park, Sat. June 7.
Proudly wearing a shirt that was scorned as disrespectful of our flag in the late '60's and early '70's by many Americans, Bernard Roberts sits on the grass at Green Valley Park and listened respectfully to all who spoke.
Pat Willis, Master of Ceremonies for the Tribute Wall event has a few moments of speechlessness as he talks about sacrifice, dedication and loyality of some of his fallen comrades whose names are inscribed on the wall.
Bagpiper Eric Landau plays a medly of patriotic songs to alert the audience the ceremony is about to begin.
Trish Ferree gets a snapshot of a 1957 panel on the wall.
A silent tribute to a fallen comrade.
Jo Kelso, left, corcheted this American Flag and is presenting it to Misti DeCaire. The event took place right after the Vietnam Tribute Wall ceremonies, Sat. June 7.
Audi Atkins finds a familiar name on the wall.
Rick Romley chokes back a few tears before he can express his thanks for the presentation and framed poster. Friday evening, June 6, several friends and organizers of the event brought Romley into a private meeting room at Mazatal Casino and surprised him with a presentation of a framed poster. Romley made it through the Vietnam War but not without partial loss of his legs and fingers on his right hand.
Henry Dombrowski wipes tears from his eyes in the early morning sunlight Friday, June 6, as he visits the traveling replica Vietnam Wall.
William Jones took pictures through his tears of the proceedings before the wall was unloaded and the set up process began.
Michael and Debra Hughes were on hand for the arrival of the Traveling Wall in Green Valley Park, Thursday morning, June 5. Debra had a difficult time holding back her tears. She was not alone.
"Just for Kicks" line dancers line up for a picture in their colorful outfits as a party atmosphere prevails before the wall rumbles down Main Street on its way to Green Valley Park. The women are from left to right; Carol Ramey, Susan Morrow, Phyllis Ellis, Carol DeSanna, Darlene May, Inger LeGrande, and Evelyn Morrison. Carol Tempa was taking the picture.
Darlene May offers a big smile as she and her fellow dancers of "Just for Kicks" wait for the "The Wall" to pass by on Main Street, Thursday, June 5.
Carol Mares, left, Lacy Pelto, center, and Lena Weller hold up a poster made by some of the students at Julie Randall Elementary School. The girls are waiting for the motorcycles, and trucks with the Vietnam Tribute wall in it to pass by on their way to Green Valley Park.
Steven Crom, left, learns how to set his arrow and use his fingers properly to pull the bow strings for maximum arrow flight. He is assisted by Girl Scout Traci Bishop.
Paul Stanton, left, is getting expert help from Charlie Hall as they practice team roping at Ramada #1 in Rumsey Park during the Sat. June 7, "Wild Wild West" Zane Grey Cub Scout Day.
Tony McDaniel, left, helps cub scout Garrett Baum practice the art of roping a steer. It isn't as easy as McDaniel makes it look.
Chaz Davis, left, and Joseph Holman finish the last portion of the obstacle course in a sack race to the finish line. It was a tie.
Joseph Holman, left, and Alix Parker make their way over the balance beam as they traverse an obstacle course as part of the "Wild Wild West" Zane Grey Cub Scout Day, at Rumsey Park, Sat. June 7
Christian Schulz, left, sets up his teepee fire as Scout Master Vern Greene watches and reviews with the other cub scouts how to safely put out a campfire.
Alicia Pirch, mother of five-year-old Kailee Grace Pirch with help from Rose Palandri strengthen up a Relay for LIfe Friday night.
Pat and Vince Grennon walk hand-in-hand around around the Payson High School track in celebration of being a cancer survivor.
Signs and posters abound as supporters join the throng of cancer survivors.
Banners waving and held with pride display how meaningful this event has become for so many.
Always one of the first happenings at a Relay for Life event is the walk the cancer survivors take around the the field. Cancer survivors led off the Payson event Friday night just after 6. Once the survivors have finished their walk supporters follow and at least one member from each of the teams walk throughout the night until the event ends at 6 a.m. on Saturday.
Jordyn Kile, 6-years-old, carries a heavy load for her team (photo right) prior to the event starting. She was the captain of the RoBins Race Team.
There were plenty of hugs in the survivor’s tent Friday night, while others sign in their teams and pick up t-shirts.
Setting out the candles that surrounded the track at Payson High School, were Joy Brackin and Raymond ‘Salty’ Holt Friday night just before the Relay for Life event started. Many of the candles are dedicated to someone who has or had cancer.
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Do you think new Principal Anna Van Zile has a valid idea in eliminating the Asst. Principal and replacing it with an Athletic Director position that would share her duties as Principal?
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