July 2009
Photos for July 17, 2009
Cliff Richey, pastor and founder of the Payson Living Word Bible Church, walks down the hall inspecting areas of the burned church in Star Valley after fire inspectors finished their work, Wednesday, July 15.
TOMA Research President and Co-founder Mark Rood discusses getting the most for your advertising dollars at a seminar held Tuesday at the Elks Lodge.
Tim Meeske gives the thumbs up sign as he readies himself for a freestyle relay event. Special Olympics swimmers were in training Wednesday, July 15 at Taylor Pool.
Rosanna Hendrix, a Special Olympics swimmer, freestyles her way to the other end of Taylor Pool during a 25-yard training event.
Bryndee Hall hits the ball squarely as she practices her skills at a volleyball camp conducted by Payson High School volleyball coach Arnold Stonebrink.
Donna Wynn
Betty Ann Miller
Henry “Lee” Gassaway
Messinger Mortuary plans to break ground on a new funeral home on South Westerly Drive in late summer to early fall. The state-of-the-art facility will include two chapels, a community room for after-service gatherings and an autopsy room.
Tina Bruce was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2009 for her work in early childhood education.
Ian Bruce has been visiting the U.S. on almost an annual basis to visit his American “family” in Whispering Pines.
With three children, Lillian Barker never expected to have another son. Adding Ian 48 years ago was a welcomed addition.
The creek on Box Canyon trail is a nice place to rest, but some people have painted graffiti on one of the large rocks.
Even after both Tina and Ian were knighted (below), they continued to visit the family annually to catch up and reminisce.
Englanders Tina and Ian Bruce sit with Lillian Barker (right) at her Whispering Pines home. Ian began visiting the Barkers as a foreign exchange student in 1961.
Tina and Ian Bruce (left) met with Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 in London. The Bruces have spent their careers working for various non-profits and were knighted by the queen for their efforts.
The Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department’s Concerts Under the Stars series continues Saturday, July 18 in Green Valley Park with Junction 87 performing country music. Vendor stands open at 6 p.m., the free concert starts at 7 p.m. The last program of the summer will be July 25 featuring the Payson Jazz Trio.
Bridget Retzlaff, right, with her mom and step-dad, Pamela and Ken Vojtech, sit on the curb on Main Street and watch the action as they enjoy freshly cooked bratwurst.
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