February 2010
Photos for February 26, 2010
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Residents of Star Valley gathered over the Valentine’s Day weekend to clean up roads and shoulders badly damaged by winter storms. Besides rakes and shovels, heavy equipment was needed to shore up the roads.
Norma W. Bowman
Green Valley Lake in Payson has been producing some trophy fish in the 4- to 5-pound category, along with plenty of 10- to 12-inch trout perfect for the frying pan.
Natalie Moreci (left) and Jamie Wells carry some of the poles used for pole vaulting over to the pole vaulting area.
Maddie Nossek listens as Coach Hardt explains a warm-up technique to loosen up leg muscles for the high jump and long jump events.
New Wheels: The Gila County Sheriff’s Office has donated a minivan seized from people smuggling illegal immigrants to Community Bridges, a Payson drug treatment and rehabilitation program. Pictured on the day of the donation are Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin, Sheriff John Armer, Tom Melcher and John Sanchez, from the sheriff’s office and Kristen Polin, Jay Brown and Chris Magana from Bridges.
Brent Whetstone (left) helps Mario figure out how to put the beads on a ladybug key chain fob during a group activity at the Payson Community Kids Center.
Celebrate the great Dr. Seuss at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 2. Enjoy a hot dog supper between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for just $1 per plate, and then settle in for some fun at 6:30 p.m. and hear The Cat in The Hat and meet the new Payson Dr. Seuss, Harry Kuperberg. There will also be activities and prizes. The Pine Libary celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 6. Right now it is closed while the move is made into the new children’s room. A grand re-opening will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 6 with the Dr. Seuss Celebration and Clifford the Big Red Dog.
James Cain had to be rescued by a team of Gila County Sheriff’s Office, Public Works and Forest Service employees after he drove his vehicle past a ‘road closed’ barricade in an attempt to cross Tonto Creek Tuesday afternoon.
Gail Hodge (left), Dugan Eckstein’s mother, plans to send him ‘tons of letters’ to help keep his spirits up while he serves a tour of duty in Afghanistan. She encourages everyone to do the same for other soldiers.
Longtime Payson auto mechanic Mike Wicks is back in the garage, only this time working under the ownership of his son, Mikey Wicks.
Longtime Payson auto mechanic Mike Wicks is back in the garage, only this time working under the ownership of his son, Mikey Wicks.
There are thousands of petroglyphs at the V Bar V Heritage site in the Coconino National Forest.
As temperatures continued to drop Monday, the heavy, wet snow turned into a hard, ice base underneath the compacted snow, which contributed to many drivers losing control of their vehicles on the roadways in the Heber/Overgaard area (photo at right).
The driver of this pickup truck was apparently going too fast for the winter driving conditions on Highway 260, 10 miles outside of Heber-Overgaard, Tuesday morning, Feb. 23.
Dugan Eckstein
This Wupatki ceremony pit is part of the Wupatki National Monument near Flagstaff. There are many other well-preserved ruins throughout the Arizona highlands, including those at Montezuma’s Castle, Tuzigoot, Palatiki, Honanki and V Bar V Heritage site, all within a one- to two-hour drive of Payson.
Tonto National Monument, located in Gila County, was occupied during the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. These well-preserved cliff dwellings overlooking today’s Roosevelt Lake are nearly 700 years old.
Mildred Lorene Corzine
Elza Andrew “Bud” Wiles
Sandra Louise Human
Tiny's Restaurant
Time Out Thrift Store
Su Connell
Steve's AC Delco
Payson Jewelers
Al Christianer- Rim Barber Shop
Mazatzal Hotel and Casino
Mackey's Grill
Lloyd & Robinson Attorney's at Law
Granny's Attic
Furry Friends
Francis Fork
Fargo's Steak House
Dr. Cynthia Booth
Diamond Point Shadows Restaurant
Cross Winds Restaurant
Crabdree Insurance & Financial Services
Compass Bank
Colorz Salon
Charlie's Meats
Chapman Auto
Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Chef
Buffalo Bar and Grill Bartender
Walgreens
VitaMart
StarBucks
Safeway
Rim Country Cellular
Radio Shack
Pizza Factory
Payson Florist
Payson Athletic Center
Neuman Paints
My Chiropactor
Maverick
McDonald's
KMOG
El Rancho
Dove's Nest
Buffalo Bar and grill
Basha's Bakery
Auto Zone
Ace Hardware
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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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