February 2010
Photos for February 9, 2010
Tonto Basin volunteer Jack Urick hands out mail Monday to residents at the Tonto Basin firehouse.
Walter L. Grimes
Nancy Clark
There are a variety of exercise classes designed just for seniors being offered throughout the community. Check with the Senior Circle, Senior Center, college, Tonto Apache Recreation Center and health clubs to find the class that fits your needs best or try the free program at Rim Country Health and Retirement offered Saturday mornings.
Scoops in-house baker and barista Rowena Marrs discusses the latest town news with a customer Friday. Scoops recently reopened in the Sawmill Crossing, expanding its offerings to include coffee and baked goods along with ice cream.
Micah Miracle and Journey Alexander with their faces painted like pretend hobos, wait for the music to begin at the cake walk game in the LDS chapel during the Winter Carnival.
Alena Durfee gets her admission to the Winter Carnival as she places a bag of non-perishable food in the proper container.
Showing off a baby lizard she just happened to catch, Victoria Pierce is all smiles as she waits to join the crowd of kids of all ages as they enjoy the Winter Carnival held Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Payson.
Elizabeth Luna and Sam Grassel hold a sign advertising an upcoming soup kitchen that will raise awareness and money to help local families in need.
Students in Shelly Camp’s service learning class prepare for a soup kitchen to be held at the high school cafeteria on Feb. 11. From left, Jamie Riggs, Allysin Leonard and Paula Scott organize tablecloths.
Tonto Basin volunteers haul boxes of fresh produce and supplies off the Gila County GI Monday. The food was then handed out to waiting residents who have been unable to cross Tonto Creek after it flooded several weeks ago.
On hand for generous donations to the towns of Star Valley and Payson are (from left to right) Vern Leis; Bill Rappaport, mayor of Star Valley; Ivan Smith, chairman of the Tonto Apache Tribe; Kenny Evans, mayor of Payson; Vivian Burdette, council member; Calvin Johnson, council member; and David K. Davis, vice chairman.
Learn about eagles at a special workshop in Flagstaff this month. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is presenting its Annual Bald Eagle Workshop in Flagstaff Saturday, Feb. 20.
Tanner Hintze (54) goes up for two points during a first-half struggle against Alchesay in Wilson Dome, Friday, Feb. 5. In the end, the Falcons defeated the Longhorns by a score of 71-50.
Cody Waterman (32) stole the ball from an Alchesay player and scored an easy two points Friday, Feb. 5 at Wilson Dome.
Katelyn Curtis (21) launches the ball toward the basket as a Lady Falcon attempts to block her shot. The Alchesay team proved too much for the Lady Horns to handle, and the home team was defeated 55-27 Friday night in Wilson Dome.
Though many people are dismayed about the weather and are wishing for spring. Take a look at Forest Lakes and the snow still lingering on their doorstep. Don't worry, be happy.
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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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