CATCHES OF THE WEEK At Elephant Butte Lake, Olivia and Sam Gonzales, 5 and 10, of Alamogordo caught a 6-pound and 10-pound blue catfish using cut bait Dec. 4.
Homecoming Week closed out as students engaged in community service and fellowship before partying the night away at a brightly lit carnival in Lynn Eusan park.
Educators from Payson and Rim Country, Tonto Basin and Young, along with schools across Gila County were nominated for recognition as this yearâs âTeacher of the Yearâ with accolades shared recently for instructors who inspired, challenged and encouraged their students during an especially taxing academic year.
An impressive 63 teachers were nominated: Amanda Mowrey, Rhiannon Oldfield, Dave Hankin, Margot Tan, Laura Hacker, Mr. M., and Ken Vargas, Ahriana Tarango, Alecia Page, Amanda Sharrer, Ann Tolman, Barb Anderson, Bobby Warren, Brandi Baker, Candice Price, Carey Hudgings, Cathy Dodd, Cathy Jo Ewing, Cheryl Wickizer, Chris Harold, Christine Smith, Colette Schwenk, Damien McDaniel, Dan Hill, Debra Paciorek, Denise Greer, Diana Fletcher, George Conley, Geri Gardea, Gerine Smyers, Glen Lieberry, Hunter Harsley, Jaci Tanner, Janice Hoyt, Jeff Battese, Jenna Gregory, Jessica Gore, Jesslyn Davis, Jim McBride, Joy Wilson, Julie Rasmussen, Katy Goldman, Kevin Hull, Kristi
And owner Sam Gonzales is pleased with the latest progress.
“It’s coming along quick. It took a long time to get our material due to COVID,” Gonzales said. “It’s real close to the end.”
Walls going up to curb noise
A solid wood roof is being installed, as are cinder block walls.
The cinder block walls will be especially helpful because of the westside location’s proximity to U.S. Highway 64, Gonzales said.
“I wanted to isolate the noise from the patio where people can eat comfortable without having to plug their ears. We’ve got semi trucks coming up and down that road,” Gonzales said.
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