Archive for Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Community Christmas concerts scheduled
December 3, 2008
The annual Christmas pageant presented by the Payson Christian Ministerial Fellowship, “Spirit of Christmas,” is Sunday, Dec. 7 at the high school auditorium. Guests attending are asked to bring a can of food or nonperishable food item for a donation to the local food bank. Performances of contemporary and traditional music will be at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Parade of Lights
Electric Light Parade on Main Street this Weekend
December 3, 2008
Main Street Home Town Holiday is the title of the town’s annual Electric Light Parade on Main Street, which will be held beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. This is the eighth running of the parade since it was started in 2000 by former Main Street coordinator, Karen Greenspoon.
Wood turner bowls over viewers with beauty
December 3, 2008
Master wood turner Curt Harp, 79, has been busy at his art since the Harps moved to Pine in 1998. Prior to that and living in Tempe, Harp was a wood worker most of his adult life and, in fact, made most of the furniture in his beautiful home. He also dabbled in wood carving and just about anything else constructed of wood.
The Story of Payson, Arizona
founded by miners, built by ranchers: the story of payson, arizona - Chapter 8: PAYSON BEGAN AN AUGUST TRADITION
December 3, 2008
The excitement and terror of Apache raids in the Rim Country had culminated on July 17, 1882 at the Battle of Big Dry Wash. Daily life was becoming less anxious, and settlers could get down to the real business of cattle raising and prospecting.
Bountiful buffets — festive, appetizing and safe
December 3, 2008
Thanksgiving is behind us and the Christmas festivities are at hand. If putting on a holiday soirée is on your “to do” list this year, how about trying a buffet?
Loot: The Battle Over the Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World
December 3, 2008
For the past two centuries, the treasures of the ancient world have been shamelessly plundered. One of the most graphic examples involves the tomb of Amenophis III in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Looters in the 19th century hacked the head out of the pharaoh in three murals. Those fragments are now on display in the Louvre, leaving behind the original mural, which is permanently defaced.
Mom’s pie jump starts culinary career
December 3, 2008
Sometimes, when I’m on the small, hectic production set of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show, I think about how far I’ve come in the multimedia field. I got my start as a culinary historian, cookbook author and television chef thanks to my mother, Angeline’s, fabulous recipe for Raisin-Pecan Pie.
Sleeping pills vs. insomnia
December 3, 2008
All sleeping pills should be taken for as short a time as possible.
College launches registration for spring classes
December 3, 2008
There is always an interesting and new class at Gila Community College.
Chamber concert set for Gila Community College
December 3, 2008
Chamber music is alive and well in Payson. There has been an orchestra and several chamber groups in Payson over the years.
Native Air begins ‘flight for the cure’
December 3, 2008
Native Air, an air medical services provider of Omniflight Helicopters, Inc., announced Dec. 1 that it has aligned with the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to introduce a new fund-raising program, Flight for the Cure.
Does my child use drugs?
December 3, 2008
The only way to answer that is to watch for the warning signs. The most significant signs are changes in attitude, personality, behavior and appearance. While some of these key symptoms may be attributed to “other” causes, they are still enough of a concern to warrant having your child checked out by a health care professional.

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