September 2009
Photos for September 4, 2009
Paul Lester Ritz
Local fire departments like Beaver Valley provided the first response to the Water Wheel Fire and are now eligible for federal reimbursement. The aftermath of the Water Wheel Fire (below) could cause major erosion problems this winter.
Two Forest Service bombers played a key role on Sunday in stopping the Water Wheel Fire short of Beaver Valley, but the high cost of firefighting now consumes about half of the agency’s budget.
The Water Wheel Fire between Whispering Pines and Beaver Valley charred 773 acres and cost about $2 million to fight.
Washing hands is one of the best precautions for avoiding the flu — right up there with covering your mouth when you cough and staying home when you’re sick.
Chris Wolf (left), chief executive officer of Payson Regional Medical Center, along with Marketing Director Cory Houghton (second from left) and Chief Nursing Officer Hart Hintze (right) were on hand Friday to present a limited edition Tough Enough To Wear Pink classic guitar to Diana Hancock of Phoenix, and her son, bull rider Bubba Hancock.
The Humane Society of Central Arizona Thrift Store, 404 W. Main St., will host an ice cream social from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4 as part of the First Friday on Main Street celebration. Anne James will be performing live music in front of the thrift store.
Morgan Ellenburg holds Love after returning to her grandmother’s home in Whispering Pines.
Campers at the Water Wheel Campground fled the fire on Sunday, leaving camping gear scattered. The fire burned only patches in the campground, but charred the slopes on all sides. This week some evacuated residents complained about frequent abandoned campfires in the campground.
Maurita Strait feeds her horses Cutie Pie (above) and Flicka Wednesday afternoon after finding them roaming in a neighbor’s yard. Straight was forced to set the horses free Sunday with the fire approaching. Firefighters found the horses, corralled them into the yard and gave them water. To Buy This Image, contact: <a href="mailto:atowle@payson.com">atowle@payson.com</a>
Larry Baker, who owns Tymeless Antiques and Treasures in Pine, relaxes at an antique table in his store.
Firefighter Keith Brown changes and tests a strobe smoke alarm during the annual inspection of the Loaner for Life alarms the Payson Fire Department makes available to the hearing impaired.
Come to the Pine Cultural Hall early on Saturday or Sunday and enjoy an all you can eat pancake breakfast co-sponsored by the Pine Fire Department and Strawberry’s Elite. For $5 you can enjoy as many pancakes and sausages as you can eat, plus coffee and juice.
Lynda St. John will perform Friday, Sept. 4 at the Double D in Tonto Village and then on Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6 at Creekside in Christopher Creek.
Lorna Pietrantonio, co-owner of Pine Country Antiques and Vintage, flips through the construction manual for an antique egg hatcher.
An old saddle graces a rack at Pioneer Village Trading Post in Payson. Awaiting the adventuring antiquer beyond the saddle is a treasure trove from a lifetime of collecting by Pioneer Village owners Maureen and Nick.
Garrett Goldman sits atop this record-setting roadster only hours after he was able to set a new land speed record for his class.
Pit crew member Paul Paul (left) and others prepare a vintage roadster for a record-setting trip down the Salt Flats at Bonneville. The roadster set a class record of 215.748 mph.
Kayla Francis of the senior/freshman team makes a dash for the infield during the Powder Puff game.
The senior/freshman girls (in white) square off against the junior/sophomore team during the annual Powder Puff game to benefit student council.
Frank Szakal won the Payson Men’s Golf Association Club Championship Aug. 26 by defeating Jessie Smith “2 up 1” in the tournament finale.
Kady Ward serves the ball during a recent match against the Mogollon Mustangs of Heber-Overgaard. The Lady Longhorns won 2 sets out of 3.
With a great effort, Trinity England managed to tip the ball back over the net as two Mogollon Mustangs struggled to defend their side of the court.
Austin Moffett
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