May 2009
Photos for May 12, 2009
Cora Isabell West
Mary E. Johnson
McKinley Campbell
Jan Ransom shows her canvases to Diane Morrison and Bonnie Young.
Dixie Guldner, right, talks about her gourd art with Bud Shitz.
During the 2009 ’Neath the Rim Studio Tour, Ruth Overton, right, shares her work with Casey Chard and Donna Davidson.
Retired Army 1st Sgt. Edward Doran was presented with 10 medals Friday to replace the ones that were stolen from him in 1945. On hand for the return were (from left) Doran’s neighbor, his son Grant Doran, Arizona National Guard Chaplain Kurt Bishop and his son Bruce Doran.
Bailey Faith Cline
Stacy Petry and Aaron Lehman
Rachel Ann Haddad and Lemuel Richard Jones
The Pine Strawberry School Student Council was designated as an “Honor Council” by the Arizona Association of Junior High Student Councils at the Annual State Convention in Mesa on May 8. Pine Strawberry was one of three schools recognized. Student council earned the recognition by successfully completing a rigorous set of objectives related to leadership. (From left to right) Jan Clark, sponsor, Joe Davis, student council president, Alex DeHart, sixth grade representative, Rachel Davis, student council secretary, Justin Boudreau, keynote speaker at the convention, Hyden Jergens, senator, Laynie Brogdon, student council vice president, Sedona O’Connor, student council treasurer, Sarah Sprinkle, student council historian, and Kalynn Roggenstein, eighth grade representative.
Jennifer Jones finishes the outside of her Mother’s Day card as the class period for this project winds down.
Anna Marie Wanderer (left) and Matt Brewer work on their Mother’s Day project as “Grandma” Lynn Thomason helps Levi Wallis pick out some beads.
Shea Shields learned about fly-tying and fly fishing from Payson Flycaster member Gary Altman at the May 9 Wildlife Fair. Youngsters in grades 1-4 will get a chance to learn age-appropriate fishing techniques from professional bass fisherman Mark Kile from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 3 at Green Valley Lake. The class meets at the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office, 1000 W. Country Club Drive. All fishing equipment and bait for the class is provided. Space is limited, so register early. The registration deadline is Tuesday, June 2 and the cost is $5 per child. Prospective participants can register online at www.paysonparks.com or at the Payson Parks and Recreation Office. For more information, call (928) 474-5242, ext. 358.
Shea Shields gets a little help from Payson Flycaster member Gary Altman as she learns the art of tying a fly during the Wildlife Fair at Green Valley Park, Saturday, May 9.
Art Decker was sworn in as Captain at the April 14 meeting of the Gila County Sheriff’s Posse.
Women of all ages were invited to come to Green Valley Park at 8 a.m., Saturday, May 9 to participate in the free Mother’s Day Walk. Kristy Walton opened with Zumba Dance, a copyrighted dance program to warm everyone up with Latin music, followed by a one-mile walk around Green Valley Park.
Maddie Nossek high jumped 5 feet to take third place in the East region track and field meet.
Longhorn Edwin Estrada slides safely into second base in a state first-round tournament game played May 8 at Surprise Baseball Complex.
Nick Goodman soars over the bar at 13 feet to take fourth place in the East region champ-ionship meet held in Longhorn stadium.
Matt Wilson threw the shot put 48 feet, .25 inches to win first place during the East track finals held May 8 and 9 in Longhorn stadium.
Sean Dougherty went the distance on the hill in the Horns’ state win over Chinle, scattering 10 hits and giving up two earned runs.
Keeping cool was the task of the day in the first round of the state tournament that was played in searing, 105-degree desert heat. Ridge Halenar chose a wet towel to be his cool factor.
PHS senior catcher Ridge Halenar successfully blocks the plate in the Longhorns’ 15-6 win over the Chinle Wildcats.
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