September 2009
Photos for September 11, 2009
Weston Gibson tries to break around the right end and head up field before being surrounded by Mingus Marauders. Payson lost 42-14.
Longhorn quarterback Weston Gibson listens to instructions from Coach Mayo before going into the game with a new play.
Lloyd Lee Moyer
Homer Erickson
Jim Estess paid Waste Matters to place trash bins at key sites during the holiday weekend, which collected 1.36 tons of litter that would have otherwise trashed the forest. The company charged Estess a minimal fee.
Gila County Sheriff’s Posse Captain Art Decker (left) offers the posse’s help to Payson Police Chief Don Engler at a meeting on Tuesday.
And what event in the park would ever be complete without a magician and little face-painting?
The Forest Park Homeowners Association last weekend took advantage of the facilities in Rumsey Park for a meeting.
Don’t miss the annual Demolition Derby, which closes out the Northern Gila County Fair. The action takes place Sunday, Sept. 13 at Payson Event Center, just south of town on the west side of Highway 87. Gates open at 11:30 a.m., and the contest starts at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 12 and over, $5 for ages 5-11, children age 4 and under are admitted free.
Recently Estess got fired up about the amount of litter he saw along Highway 87, north of Strawberry: ‘This was not household trash, no, it was all left over from a camping trip. One spot in particular had more than a dozen large bags scattered as far a 100 yards from the main pile, which is probably a result of animals prowling through the mess. The stench was noticeable for about 40 yards away’ Jim Estess Advocate for clean forests
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick said new elements in President Obama’s health care address answer key questions about reform.
Students from Payson Center for Success High School mounted a food drive for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Kortney Kepp (left) and Tori McDaniel load food items Thursday.
Northern Gila County Fair organizers spent the week setting up entries in preparation for the three days of festivities. Photographers submitted more than 700 entries.
Dale Klausner’s 7-year-old Australian Shepherd, Zeke, goes down the plank and on to the next obstacle.
Avid birder Grace Knowles keeps track of the birds she has seen by checking off her sightings in a comprehensive guide book.
There was something for everyone at the Labor Day bash in Tonto Village. In addition to a great meal of pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, beans and corn on the cob, those in attendance also enjoyed a rummage sale, bake sale and raffle. There was even face painting for the kids.
Firefighter Bill Dupke congratulates Brett Perow, winner of the 50/50 drawing, during the Labor Day benefit barbecue in Tonto Village. The Fireflies Auxiliary hosts the annual event to support the Hellsgate Fire Department.
Joyce Bittner from the Ranch at Fossil Creek sells goat cheese and fudge at the recent Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival in Pine.
Jonnie Geen holds Shooter as she discusses the ups and downs of training her dogs for their various duties. Geen is Payson’s regional director for the North American Flyball Association.
With ears like that you might be able to fly, but Katie just wants to please her owner, Debbie Mercer, and do this agility course as fast as possible.
Walmart manager Quinn Cremer hands over a check to Bill Sahno.
Participating in Northeastern Team Play for the Payson Women’s Golf Association this season were (standing, from left) Karen Peterson, Susan Torrens, Lois Judd, (kneeling, from left) Mary Cain and Shari Cody.
The Payson junior varsity football team beat Chino Valley when they played last week, 27-0.
Desi Burris nailed some aces to give the team a modest lead in its first set against Mogollon in the Payson Invitational.
Michelle Daniels led the team in kills with five when the Lady Horns faced Coconino in the Payson Invitational last weekend.
The a-cappella group Chapter 6 will lead off the Tonto Community Concert Association’s eight-concert fall season on Sept. 11 with a show that includes offbeat numbers like
Longtime Humane Society supporter Kitty Lucek shows off some of the great pieces that will be in the silent auction portion of the Sept. 12 benefit for the Humane Society of Central Arizona. The benefit will also feature a dance, with Junction 87 providing the music and a live auction in which the cover spot on the 2010 Humane Society Calendar will be won.
Renee Patrick will be one of the guest vocalist to perform with Lew Turano during Sunday’s jazz performance at the Community Presbyterian Church on Main Street.
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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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