Volleyball and football seasons are going strong, Flagstaff continued it’s annual Festival of Science and I toured a logging operation to wrap up September and kick off October.
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- John Magura, Timber Sale Administrator for the Kaibab and Williams District stands next to and explains the operation of a giant feller buncher used to cut down and gather trees. The machine drives up to a tree that is to be harvested and grabs it with large mechanical claws, while a saw blade cuts the tree just above the ground.
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- A detail shot of one tooth on the saw blade used by feller buncher’s to harvest trees.
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- A close up of a dangle head processor cutting logs to length at a logging site outside of Williams, Ariz.
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- Meteorological Technician David Vonderheide holds a weather balloon moments before launch during the National Weather Service open house Saturday. The open house was part of the annual Flagstaff Festival of Science.
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- Northern Arizona University’s Janae Vander Ploeg (13) hits the ball toward the Idaho defense during game action Thursday.
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- Coconino High School’s Jessica McNeese (11) dives for the ball alongside teammate Dana parker (6) during Thursday night’s game against Northland Preparatory Academy.
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- Coconino High School Head Coach Jeremiah Smith kneels for a brief prayer before Friday’s homecoming game against Barry Goldwater High.
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- Coconino High School’s Josh Bush (11) moves the ball while the Barry Goldwater High defense closes in.
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- Flagstaff High School’s Bridger Hershey (23) jumps to catch the ball along with two Payson players during game action Friday.
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- Northern Arizona University wide receiver Dejzon Walker (5) completes a pass on his way to a touchdown against Montana State Saturday.
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- Northern Arizona University wide receiver Kendyl Taylor (13) completes a pass during Saturday’s Parents Day game against Montana State.
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- Cliff Beck pilots the Findlay blimp around the Skydome during Saturday’s Parents Day football game.
Taylor Mahoney Photography 