April 2009
Photos for April 10, 2009
Larry Dean Everetts Sr.
Harry Robert Bowser
Hope Carl looks up from her book as Sandy Garcia compliments her reading skills.
. Dr. Sandra Snyder, a veterinarian at Payson Pet Care, shows some first-graders from Frontier Elementary School the different kinds of grasses typically eaten by horses. The Black Stallion Literacy Program combines books about horses and hands-on experiences with horses to encourage children to read.
Logan Lombardo, Evan Bloom and Ben Stuler get up close and friendly with a horse during the Black Stallion Literacy Program which took place at the Payson Event Center Thursday, April 9.
Shirley Armstrong (left) helps Cheyenne Shill read about “Little Black, a Pony,” during the Black Stallion Literacy Program which took place Thursday at the Payson Event Center. The Literacy project was conceived in 1999 in Florida by Tim Farley, Walter Farley’s son. He said his purpose in founding the project was to encourage children to read using a simple and unique approach. Walter Farley is the author of “Little Black, a Pony” and “Little Black Goes to the Circus.” See additional photos on page 6A.
Chuck Hardt takes his starting gun duties seriously during a Co-ed track meet named in his honor. This photo captures the exact moment when the trigger is pulled and the blank cartridge fires its charge.
Dewey William Sweatt and Willadean (Pruett) Sweatt
Falecia Padilla and Carlos Davila
Brittany Nicole Moore and Branden Patrick Echols
Mathew Butler and Llinnea Leas
Chrisy’s Cottage owner Chrisy Wickstrom says she plans to sell more jewelry, soaps and small knickknacks.
Ridge Halenar makes solid contact with the ball and sends it into the outfield for a single in the third inning against Blue Ridge. Action took place Tuesday on PHS diamond.
Dale Williams steals third base in a terrific slide and is ruled safe by the ump. Williams also stole second base on a catcher’s error.
Devin England (9) tags a Blue Ridge base runner as he slides into base. Action took place April 7 in the Longhorns’ 5-2 win over the visiting Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets.
Contemporary Christian music recording artist Buck Storm returns to the Rim Country to perform at the annual Resurrection Celebration Saturday, April 11 at Rumsey Park.
Phyllis Mullen Ballard made a surprise visit to the ladies pool games Tuesday evening. She was a regular player for the Double D gals when she lived in the Village. Phyllis lived in the Village for many years before moving to Oklahoma. Pictured in no special order are, Judy Tolle, Nanci Olson, Patty Boeschling, Ethel Cain, Phyllis Ballard, Betty Koutz, Bobbette Davis, Lynn Davis, Payge Ferriera and Margaret Stasny. Not pictured are Kara Shaw and Linda Stailey.
Mike Frandsen was honored by Waste Management for having one of the top shops nationwide for his company.
East Verde waters cascade over rocks on their journey downstream where fishermen wait with baited lures and the promise of tender trout soon to be in their creels.
Game and Fish’s Larry Duhamell scooped about 500 fish out of the tank truck on Tuesday to the delight anglers.
Payson Flycasters member Randy Loman hands down a bucket of rainbows to put into the upper East Verde.
Randy Loman sets anotherrainbow trout free. The Arizona Game and Fish Department started stocking a dozen Rim Country streams and lakes, with help from members of the Payson chapter of Trout Unlimited
A just-released rainbow trout undulates across a small, but perfect fishing hole on the upper East Verde.
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Question of the week
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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