June 2009
Photos for June 16, 2009
Frank Camp crosses the finish line in good spirits. Camp's time was 1:32:01.
Enough said.
Handing out the chips that each competitor with attach to their ankle are Sean Ford, left, and Earl Davis.
Lesley Ahern keeps her own pace as she pedals steadily around the course during the Sprint Triathlon.
Rachel Ward hugs Cynthia Pool's husband Roy, right after the dedication of the race to Cynthia Pool, a teacher and cyclist competitor who recently was killed in an accident while competing in a cross country cycle event.
John Hermoian concentrates on the task at hand and speeds past a check point during the triathlon. Hermoian finished with a total time of 1:24:39.
Reece Mortensen straddles his bike and attempts to hurry on his way during the second leg of the three part Sprint Triathlon conducted in Payson.
Sean Ford, left, finishes writing Dan Kotke's number on his arm as the line for registration at the Sprint Triathlon seems to stay the same length for a long morning, Saturday, June 13.
Looking at an aviation poster after his initial flight are; Coyla McKean, Carl Hacker, Jason Hacker, and organizer of the Young Eagles event, Marie Fasano.
Nicholas Pfiefle still has the wide-eyed look of a young man who has just enjoyed the flight of his life, thanks to the generosity of members of the Experimental Aircraft Association, sponsors of the Young Eagles program.
Lillian Ann Hankosky
The China Wok Buffet is now open at 210 E. Highway 260 in the Bashas’ Shopping Center. The management and staff was recently welcomed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Colonial Cabinets was recently welcomed to Payson with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Colonial Cabinets is located at 1305 W. Red Baron Road #5; phone 478-1010.
Disc Golf is played much like traditional golf, but instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc. Disc golf enthusiasts from around the state will compete in a tournament to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at Rumsey Park. Register now through the morning of June 20 at Rumsey Park, Ramada 3 to learn this new, exciting sport in a festive tournament atmosphere. Late registration/check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. at Ramada 1, and fees range from $15 for the novice player to $40 for the open division. Call the Payson Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 474-5242, ext. 358 for more information, or go online to www.paysonparks.com or stop by the office at 1000 W. Country Club Drive to register.
Sierra Royer (left), her mom, Cris, and a friend from the Valley, Liz Garcia, check out the rows of quilts at the 19th Annual Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show, held June 12, 13 and 14 at the Pine Community Center.
Tyler Sanderson, of Prescott Valley, successfully wrestled this steer to the ground, but not in record time. At the state high school championship rodeo, Payson’s Trevor Haught won the state bareback riding championship and Jessi James was among the top four in the break away roping. Both are now eligible to compete in the national championships next month in Farmington, N.M. As of press time, the Arizona High School Rodeo Association had not compiled complete state results for the event held this past weekend at the Payson Event Center.
The Military Officers Association of America presented Payson Roundup publisher John Naughton with a certificate of appreciation Saturday. The Arizona Council of Chapters and President Vern J. Pall thanked Naughton for his interest and support of retired military personnel in the community. Thanks to his support, MOAA has grown and thrived. Pall said Naughton honors those who served our country and fought to preserve the freedoms we enjoy, one of which is freedom of the press.
Payson Pet Sitting owners Kellie Padon and Nicole Reynolds have offered in-home day care for Payson pets for almost a decade.
Leslie Hoffman and Michelle Benson helped Ray Kinsman complete his rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike after Kinsman’s headlamp went out around 10 p.m. Both women, along with Benson’s husband Lanny, are from Phoenix and hike the Grand Canyon every year with a group from the Nazarene Church. After Kinsman’s lamp and legs went out, the trio helped push Kinsman to the top of the canyon by 11 p.m.
Payson angler Kirk Russell has created a new swim bait that is producing big results at Roosevelt Lake.
Swimmers go every which way as the Sprint Triathlon, conducted Saturday at Taylor Pool, gets under way with a blur of activity.
Margaret Starnes, Carolyn Fruth, Roy Pool and Nicole Scott all attended the Payson Triathlon June 13 at Rumsey Park where a tribute to Cynthia Pool was held prior to the start of the event. Cynthia, a former Payson High teacher, was killed June 9 in a cycling accident in Wyoming.
Craig Brandenburg crosses the finish line with a time of 13:49 in the run portion of the Sprint Triathlon, making him the winner in the men’s 30-39 age group. Timing for the event was provided by CEP Timing of Phoenix.
Rachel Ward hugs Cynthia Pool’s husband, Roy, before the start of the Sprint Triathlon Saturday as Scott Davidson, a member of the triathlon team racing in Cynthia Pool’s honor, looks on.
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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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