March 2009
Photos for March 10, 2009
The People’s Choice Award went to Kevin DeWitt and the Zane Grey Steakhouse at Kohl’s Ranch.
Ted Silva
Jerry Lee Perry
Nelia M. Gusimat
Ralph K. Anderson
Tax time is at hand, and it can be an opportunity to lend a hand as well. According to a new survey conducted by Western Union, 42 percent of consumers said they are planning to file their tax returns earlier than usual this year to receive any refunds sooner, with 72 percent reporting they would share their large tax refunds with a friend or family member who is having trouble paying their current living expenses.
Amanda Kizer of Tempe and Paul Luna of Scottsdale are engaged to be married June 20, 2009 in Phoenix. The bride is the daughter of John and Francis Kizer and is employed as a service technician with Luna Global Solutions. The groom elect is the son of Pat and Chandra Luna of Strawberry and is an intern with Praise and Arts.
Benjamin S. Leininger
Maria Dedmon and Chris Higgins will be married Sunday, March 15 in Star Valley. The bride is the daughter of John and Barbara Baca of Mesa and Gerald and Melinda Bell of Pine. She is the owner of Scoops Ice Cream in Payson and a 1996 graduate of Mesa High School. The groom elect is the son of Ron and Carol Higgins of Sedona, Ariz. and employed as a marketing consultant with KMOG Radio. A reception at Fireside Espresso in Payson, will follow the ceremony.
Kyle DeVoe is the Kiwanis student of the month. Pictured with Kyle are his mother, Lisa DeVoe, and Dick Walker, Kiwanis Key Club adviser.
Emma Paine, Cheyenne Boyce and Raci Miranda (left to right) wear hats they made to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Mia Freeburg’s kindergarten class celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The children’s author writes rhyming books that help kids learn to read.
Quilt Shop owner BJ Mish stands outside her store in Pine along the Beeline Highway. The quilting store sits in a historic log cabin, built in 1882.
Free tax assistance and electronic filing, provided by AARP volunteers in Payson and Pine through April 15, is scheduled as follows: Payson Elks Lodge, Airport Road and Beeline Highway, Payson: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Gila Community College, Mud Springs Road, Payson: Thursday, March 5, March 19, April 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; First Baptist Church, 4039 N. Highway 87, Pine: Thursday, March 12, March 26, and April 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Joan Stephens at (928) 472-6229 after 11 a.m. for more details.
Jaytan Johnson concentrates on getting this shovelful of sand into this bucket as he waits for his siblings to finish their baseball activities at the Kiwanis fields in Rumsey Park.
Larry Wilbanks, formerly a Longhorn wrestling star, now competes for Western State College of Colorado. He recently finished second in a the NCAA Division-II region tournament.
Former Longhorn four-time state wrestling champion Nate Lee, now of Boise State University, manhandles a University of California opponent. Lee won the Pac-10 championship for his weight class.
Lady Longhorn coach Stacy Anderson was named the All-East Region Coach of the Year. Rose Hardt, shown with the coach, was named to the honorable mention team.
Longhorn Cody York was named the All-East Player of the Year in a voting of coaches. Three other players earned first team honors and two were named to the honorable mention team.
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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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