April 2009
Photos for April 3, 2009
Fossil Creek, which was restored in 2005 after having its flow diverted into a flume for nearly a century, was designated a Wild and Scenic River, which will preserve its free flow.
Vanna Wood
Julia Randall Elementary School will have a breakfast and tour of its new building Saturday, April 4. Breakfast is from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with tours continuing until 11 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. The breakfast menu includes regular or blueberry pancakes, sausage and syrup with coffee or milk. Tickets can be purchased in advance and will also be available at the door. Call (928) 474-2353 for more information. The school is located at 902 W. Main St.
Sadie Dunman (left) and Cori Bennett enjoy their “fun dips” while watching a softball game at Rumsey Park.
Members of Payson PAYS, Tate Wanless, owner of Fresh Breeze Heating and Cooling (left), and Jason Bland remove the old roof at Rim Clear Path Center and make major repairs before applying the new substrate and roof.
Three raccoons and a skunk were caught raiding dog dishes recently in Bear Flat. The raccoons were not taking any chances getting caught, two of them acted as sentries looking both ways for the dog to return.
On Saturday in Green Valley Park, authentically dressed Civil War re-enactors will skirmish for possession of Zane Grey’s Cabin — before a 4:30 memorial to honor America’s war dead.
Scottsdale-based We Make History will stage two battles and a series of other scenes on Saturday at Green Valley Park in the first staging of the Battle of Payson, which town officials hope will draw perhaps 1,500 spectators. Local businesses are sponsoring the events and will set up food and activity booths throughout the park.
Some 80 Civil War re-enactors on Saturday will wage a day-long battle to seize control of Payson — or at least of Green Valley Park.
Lady Longhorn first baseman Christina Deaton scoops up an infield throw, nipping an RV batter trying to leg out a base hit.
Holden Walker proudly holds on to the fish he just caught as brother Monet beams with pride at his accomplishment. The action took place Saturday at Green Valley Park.
Longhorn Sean Dougherty (8) dives back to first base after a pickoff attempt from a Round Valley pitcher.
PHS track and field team member Cameron Romance uses a parachute device to help improve his speed, strength and endurance, as Caleb Harrison sends him on his way.
Senior pitcher Hunter Haynes struck out 14 Round Valley hitters leading the Longhorns to a 10-0 win over the Elks. Action took place March 31 on PHS diamond.
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