April 2009
Photos for April 24, 2009
Janet Beecher Brown
Ellen Dietz
Dorothy McKim (left) and Shannon Bielke, who co-ordinate the gifted program at Payson Elementary School, discuss the biographical pamphlets their students created.
Beauties like Doug Magnuson’s 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Club Coupe will be on display from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Green Valley Park when the Rim Country Classic Auto Club presents the 16th annual Beeline Cruise-in Charity Auto Show. You’ll find complete details in this week’s edition of The Rim Review — a free insert in today’s Payson Roundup.
Marty McDaniel
Frontier Elementary School students Anna Schouten (left) and Madeline Goldman stand in front of their project that examined endangered species worldwide at a gifted and talented showcase at Rim Country Middle School Tuesday night.
Cami Barnett stands at the plate waiting for the next pitch as Kelsey Waugh warms up in the batter’s circle.
Cami Barnett stands at the plate waiting for the next pitch as Kelsey Waugh warms up in the batter’s circle.
Rick and Irene Welsh receive a gift certificate to Gerardo’s Italian Bistro from Kelli Schuttinga with Arizona’s Children Association in appreciation of their commitment as foster parents.
Minnie Norman (left) received recognition for volunteer efforts and is presented with a certificate of appreciation from Katrisha Stuler, Tuesday.
Penni Stonebrink is all smiles as she and husband Arnold (not pictured) are recognized as exemplary foster parents.
John Naughton, publisher of the Payson Roundup, receives a public service award from Katrisha Stuler, CASA manager in Payson.
Gila County Superior Court Presiding Judge Peter Cahill (left) and Bonnie Marcus, CASA state program manager, present an outstanding family award to Leslie and Robert Tarallo.
After going through a few preliminary lessons with expert fisherman Mark Kileº, everyone got to try their luck. Several fish were caught by a few patient individuals despite the duck-like weather. The event was part of a Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department program which attempted to teach children how to fish. The event was at Green Valley Park.
The custom interior of Gordon Metcalf’s 1932 Ford coupe took three months to complete. Metcalf met with the upholsterer several times to test the comfort of the seats. Metcalf later had the seats moved back for added driving comfort.
Cleaning and polishing makes Gordon Metcalf’s classic cars turn heads wherever they are. Metcalf declined to divulge just how fast this 1932 Ford can go.
Metcalf and his two award-winning and cherished vehicles, on the left, a 1940 Ford and on the right, a 1932 Ford. It takes Metcalf several hours to clean the white Ford because it attracts bugs like moths to a flame. He protects the front grill with a custom leather bra.
A small, but distinctive detail, is a dice-shaped tire valve cover on the ‘40 Ford.
Butch Joyner, associate broker for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, located at 906 S. Beeline Highway, west of Chili’s, said he is proud to work under the prestigious name of both real estate firms. Joyner poses with the office’s mascot, Sotheby, the black bear.
Robert Pieri (far left) and Sil Egler of Payson Knights of Columbus, Council #9995, presented a $1,513.54 check to Payson Special Olympics representatives Shane Varsho and Ryan St. John. Proceeds are from the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive in Payson.
Fans of Dennis Pirch scan his retirement display set up at his farewell party held in the Tonto Apache gymnasium.
Dennis Pirch was known to be a fixture of concentration during his 28 years of coaching wrestling at PHS.
John and Kathe Ketchem congratulate former Payson High School teacher and wrestling coach Dennis Pirch (far left) during his surprise retirement party held three years ago at the Tonto Apache gymnasium. Pirch has recently been selected to the Arizona Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
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