March 2009
Photos for March 17, 2009
Russell David Durfee
Dr. Ivan and Denise McLaws of Payson announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa McLaws, to Dallin Pew, the son of W. Ralph and Janene Pew of Mesa.
You can have your blood pressure checked at the Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway, every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. This is a free service and no reservations are required. Call (928) 472-9290 for information.
Scott Hunt, Phoenix District forester for the State Forestry Division, presents Carol Osman Brown, chairperson of the Beaver Valley Firewise Committee, with the community’s award for achieving its firewise rating. Looking on are (from left) Lee Ann Beery of the State Forestry Division, Ceila Jolly, Jane Johnston, Tom Zelkovich, Robert Whoning and Ned Jolly. Zelkovich is chief of the BV Fire Department; the others are members of the BV Firewise Committee.
Robyn Bossert emphasizes a hands-on approach when instructing children to be creative and express themselves.
Caroline Donsbach helps with the art class and pours unused paint back into the proper containers for use on another day.
Tabitha Donsbach concentrates on painting another flower to complete this exercise during an art class Friday sponsored by the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library in Pine.
Robyn Bossert
Payson Town Councilor Su Connell listens as former mayor Bob Edwards criticizes council policies.
Juanita Packer
Julie Gryka
Brianne DeWitte concentrates and moves into a more relaxing stance during the early morning Karoomba sessions at the annual Women’s Wellness forum.
Chef Derek Wimpee pours glasses of fresh and hot mango juice for women participating in the “Your Path to Good Health” segment of Saturday’s Women’s Wellness Forum. The drink is featured in the Mediterranean diet.
Retired U.S. Navy Reserve Cmdr. Kenneth Caldwell presented Jim York with a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. York is thought to be the oldest living veteran in Payson.
Senior tech for PEC, Jesus Araujo, installs more of the phone lines that will soon be buzzing at the new Julia Randall Elementary School building.
Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church is opening a mission church in Tonto Basin. The mission church will use the building belonging to the Punkin Center Baptist Church at 441 McLellan Drive. The culmination of the effort to start the Tonto Basin Lutheran Church will start with an open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 21. Services will start Saturday, March 28 and will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Jan Wilson is having some fun as she and 50 other women began their day with the Karoomba exercise class taught by Christy Walton, during the Women’s Wellness Forum Saturday. Story, other photos on page 12A.
Visitors at last year’s Business Showcase took the opportunity to sign up for raffles, which most businesses offered free to anyone who would provide their contact information. Don't miss the opportunity to see what businesses are offering this year at the 17th annual showcase March 21.
The Payson Women’s Golf Association 18-hole group, shown during a recent meeting, will tee off its 2009 season at 8 a.m. March 31 during a breakfast to be held at the Small Café. Tournaments are then played each Tuesday throughout the summer and fall.
Barrel racing tips off May 6 at Payson Event Center with the “7D Series” that continues each Wednesday until July 29. The lone exception is June 9, when it will be held on a Tuesday. The second series — “Turn ‘n’ Burn” —begins Aug. 5 and continues each Wednesday until Sept. 30.
Longhorn first baseman Devin England prepares to scoop up a ground ball during a recent practice session. England and his teammates will begin 3A East action today, March 17, against the Show Low Cougars. Game time is 3:30 p.m. on PHS field.
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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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