November 2009
Photos for November 20, 2009
Clayton Orlen Richie
Ruby Terry
Delores “Dee” Mary King
Lifestar Ambulance employee Paul Stabb holds a neck brace in place on mock accident driver and victim Ben Sandoval. The passenger in Sandoval’s car did not survive the accident.
Fire engineer and CEP Gary Lamken tends to the driver of a truck during the mock accident staged in the football parking lot at Payson High School.
. High school teacher Wendell Stevens wore the Fatal Vision Goggles during a demonstration in the old gym to illustrate the effect alcohol has on one’s perception while under the influence. Stevens was required to hop on one leg and maintain his balance while navigating a course laid out by Michael Snively, deputy probation officer for Gila County.
Club president Sarah Luckie, left, hands a donation to Senior Center representative Carole Fries.a
Payson Womans Club member Lois Brice presents Payson Police Sgt. John Heflin with a blanket for the Children in Trauma program.
. Aryana Orozco and her grandma Mary Amon make the rounds at all the craft events held Saturday, including the High Country Holiday Bazaar, Holly Berry Fair and the Merry Mall.
DeEtta Maloney keeps her hands busy knitting while chatting with customers purchasing Christmas and other seasonal items.
Sue Bernhardt sets out another one of her handmade Christmas cards at the Merry Mall at the Payson United Methodist Church hall.
"But people need to know this is not a vote — it’s about protecting the resources and creating a network we can manage’ Ed Armenta Head ranger at Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest
Avid mountain bikers, (from left to right) Wayne Gorry, Daniel Conley, Kenneth Nyhus and Scott Davidson, look at the map of proposed road closures during the open meeting conducted by the Forest Service Wednesday evening at the Julia Randall Elementary School gym.
Forest Service representatives George Demac (left) and Larry Vogel compare maps to find an area Demac had a question about during the travel plan meeting at Julia Randall Elementary.
Stan Keith (left), Beau Bobier and Alex Arendell check out the most popular map in the room during Wednesday night’s Forest Service travel plan meeting.
The Payson Minor Raiders were second, falling to Show Low in the championship game of youth league football action.
The Payson Bears took first place, whipping the Winslow Bulldogs in the finale of North Central League Youth Football play. Bear team members (not in order) are Wyatt Taylor, Cody Moore, Tannger Gibson, Shad Sayer, Kelton Turney, Aidron Moore, Tyler Bowman, Matt Minard, Kolten Ricke, Trenton Cline, Tim McCarty, Eric Coppernoll, David Pasquini, Emma Nelson, Sammy Bland and Clayton Randall.
There are two ways fire managers use fire as a tool to improve the land: first, prescribed burns and second, resource benefit fires.
Jamie Montbleau shoots over Chamberlain Fitch at a mid-week practice in Wilson Dome. Both players are battling for starting honors next season.
Michelle Daniels shows the form that helped her become a force at the net for the Lady Horns volleyball team.
Even after the store officially closed Nov. 13, workers’ cars sat out front of ProBuild Thursday. Employees are moving merchandise to ProBuild’s other stores in Arizona for the next few weeks.
Tyler Herrera (left) and Denny Reyes are busy crew members for State Constructors, Inc. as they lay down another layer of asphalt on Matlock Drive in Star Valley.
Sharon Al Khalisi poses with members of the Pine-Strawberry Archaeological and Historical Society Board and the quilt she won. Proceeds from the quilt raffle benefit the Pine-Strawberry Museum and the Strawberry School House.
In many homes, getting together with family, enjoying a good meal and watching football are often on the agenda for Thanksgiving Day, but let us not forget that the day is for being thankful for all of our blessings.
Marie Miller cuts up imitation crab into small pieces for an appetizer that is being prepared for the “Holiday Fare” cooking class taught by Terry Morris.
Cooking class instructor Terry Morris adds a touch of spice to a plate of appetizers her latest cadre of students has just finished mixing and making Tuesday at the Payson Public Library.
All hands come together and prepare an appetizer in its final stages before being spooned into little scones. Left to right are, Terry Morris, Alice Natale, Judy Nessen, Evelyn Pickens and Billie Dibbs.
Billie Dibbs slices scallions into small sections before tossing them into a bowl that will be used to mix up a quiche delight.
Storytellers and their fans gather in Pine Saturday night for the annual Tellabration event. The program is at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 in the cultural hall of the Pine Community Center. The evening includes performances by masterful storytellers sharing a variety of tales — some funny, some historical, some legendary — but all entertaining. This is the 10th year that Don Doyle and the DPS Quilt Angels have brought the Tellabration to Pine, and each year it seems to get more popular. The cost is only $5 per person.
Water from Blue Ridge was a critical element in attracting ASU to Payson and providing a long-term water supply for the community, says Payson Mayor Kenny Evans.
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Do you think the community should be involved with the selectioin of a new School Board Superintendent?
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