October 2008
Photos for October 28, 2008
The book How to Play Nice Together gives the techniques for building an efficient and productive community group in story form and also provides a workbook to help put the theories into practical application.
Christine Wailand-Harrison of Payson has just released a book about building efficient and productive community groups.
Blessing or curse? Burned areas like this one near Highway 260 initially appear devastated, but create open spaces that foster grass, flowers and diversity.
The thick smoke made for difficult conditions as these firefighters stood in the garage doorway and sprayed water toward the ceiling of this home on Continental Drive in Payson. The apparent cause was electrical, but the fire is still under investigation. The fire started some time in the morning, Friday, Oct. 24. The homeowners are staying with neighbors.
Put on your costume and come over to Trunk-or-Treat from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31 at the North Rumsey parking lot on North McLane Road. This event provides kids with a safe place to enjoy music and candy distributed from local groups, businesses and families. Kids can have their fortune told by a fortune teller and trunk participants will be judged for the best decorated trunk. Admission is free, and all the candy will be provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. Parking is available in all the Rumsey lots around the park, except near the north multipurpose field where the event takes place. For more information, call 474-5242, ext. 272.
Nicole Gonzales, left, and Kara Mikulas share space at a round table as they complete lesson plans at the Center for Success Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Forests with 50-100 trees per acre that evolved to withstand periodic, low-intensity ground fires now have 1,000-2,000 trees per acre and are vulnerable to major firestorms that could threaten Rim communities.
Ted Tatum Sr.
Verde Meyers
Rock Newcomb works on a scratchboard project during the Payson Art League’s Fall Show and Sale held Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino event center.
The Gila County Republicans hosted a meet-and-greet gathering Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Northern Gila County headquarters, 1107 S. Beeline Highway. Participants included (from left) Charlotte Mortensen, chairman of the county’s Republican party; Barry Wong, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission; Linda O’Dell, candidate for Gila County Superintendent of Schools; Barbara Brewer and incumbent Bill Konopnicki, candidates for Dist. 5 State Representative; Sydney Hay, candidate for U.S. Representative, Dist. 1; Tommie Martin, incumbent candidate for Gila County Supervisor, Dist. 1; Sylvia Allen, incumbent candidate for Dist. 5 Senate; and Randy Pullen, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party. Entertainment was provided by Bruce Wales, Katie Rovetto and Jeff Loyd. Approximately 120 guests heard from the candidates.
Blackmore and staff cut the cake on 25 years of service in Payson Oct. 25. Holding the cake Johanna Bolt and Myrna Valentine. From left to right: Ashley Jones, Lisa Murphy, Margot Morphis, Dr. William Blackmore, Danielle Jones, Denae Balke, and Dr. Benjamin Stark.
Payson Regional Medical Center staff celebrate the opening of the Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Center Oct. 23. Front row from left: Peter Finelli, CFO; Diane Ross; Hart Hintze, CNO; Kacey Eichacker, Director of Radiology; Thomas Doyle; Jan Farmer; Christine Davies; Nell Collins; back row from left, Chris Wolf, CEO; Christine Doyle; Karen Shaffer, Director of Quality; Cory Houghton, Director of Marketing; Janis Disbrow; and Kris Rockwell, Director of Medical Staff.
Event director Don Hood (left) explains the procedure for the ride to Young to members and future members of Arizona Trail Riders as they prepare their dual purpose motorcycles and themselves for the GPS-guided ride, Saturday, Oct. 25.
Quarterback Grayson Barr (9) of the Payson Minor Raiders takes the ball around end following a block by teammate Rork Freeburg (10). Action took place Oct. 25 at Payson High School in the Raiders’ 30-6 win over the Sedona Vipers. Also in local youth league play, the Bears lost 12-6 to the Cottonwood Seahawks, the Wildcats tied the Cottonwood Rams 6-6, and the Redskins lost to Camp Verde 16-0. The Major Raiders had a bye.
Derek Williams (7) was one of the Longhorn soccer players who contributed to the team effort during the regular season.
Seats on the couch stationed on the north sidelines of the Payson High School football field have become a hot attraction. To sit there, fans must win a raffle sponsored by the Friends And Neighbors Club.
Quarterback Ridge Halenar (22) executes an option play in the Horns’ 41-8 win over the Alchesay Falcons. Blocking are Matt Wilson (56) and Schaffer Keith (72).
Jeff Pinto, left, chatted with Terry Zechman before the last group of riders left Tiny's Restaurant parking lot and headed out on the open road and trails to find their way to Young by GPS alone. The event took place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 -26.
Event Director, Don Hood, left, explained the procedure for Saturday's ride to Young to members and future members of Arizona Trail Riders as they prepared their dual purpose motorcycles and themselves for the GPS guided ride, Saturday, Oct. 25.
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Question of the week
Do you think the community should be involved with the selectioin of a new School Board Superintendent?
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