January 2009
Photos for January 23, 2009
Julia Wright
Charles Gibbons
Albertine “Betty” Dodge
Norman Skip Ashby
Kam Hunter, acting Arizona state forester, congratulates the Payson Pines Homeowners Association on its firewise award. Andy Towle/Roundup
Longhorn Dakota Marshal goes up for two points in Payson’s 87-71 victory over the Alchesay Falcons. Action took place Jan. 20 in Wilson Dome. With the win, Payson is all alone in first place in the East standings.
Cody York led the Longhorns in scoring with 24 points against the Alchesay Falcons. The win improved the Horns’ East record to 4-0, 12-9 overall.
Christina Deaton goes up for a jump shot in the Lady Longhorns’ 52-45 victory over the visiting Alchesay Falcons.
Professional angler Clifford Pirch is shown being cited for winning an FLW bass tournament.
Marcus Rose takes a break from helping a friend with his fishing pole and checks out the underside of the dock at Green Valley Park, Sunday, Jan. 18. Temperatures were in the 60s before the rains came Thursday.
Arizona Fish and Game workers removed chub from Fossil Creek prior to using a chemical to kill all non-native fish in 2004. Workers then returned the roundtail chub to the stream to create a catch-and-release fishery.
Beginning and experienced writers can explore history writing at a workshop Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. Sponsored by Arizona Press Women, the program is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and features Jayne Peace-Pyle, Gail Hearne and Kay Keplinger. The public is welcome to attend. Participants will learn how to write and publish history books, historical fiction, articles and family histories. A contribution of $10 is requested, which includes light refreshments. Reserve a seat by Jan. 23 by calling Arizona Press Women at (928) 472-7132 or (928) 468-9269; reservations can also be made by e-mail to bcbrown2@theriver.com. Seating is limited.
A wooden cross that friends created and signed, sits outside Wright’s home. The family plans to put it at the site of the accident.
Jamie Escobedo (left) and Jimmy Oestmann, Department of Public Safety officers, hold a commemorative newspaper and display their U.S. Marshal badges and pins for their service of presidential protection at the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Visitors to the Wupatki National Monument can walk around and in the ruins which provide a hint to what life was like to those who lived there.
One of the many interesting experiments on display during the Pine-Strawberry Elementary School’s recent Science Fair.
Visitors to the Wukoki, part of the Wupatki National Monument, can take an easy walk on established trails to get a close-up look at the ruins.
The Wupatki National Monument, operated by the U.S. National Park Service, offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The pueblo was home to about 85-100 people in 1182.
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