December 2008
Photos for December 16, 2008
Hali Baroncini and her sponsor Kim Anglemire wait as the cashier bags Baroncini’s clothes. The shopping spree at Walmart was part of the Masonic Lodge’s Clothe-A-Child Program.
Ann Cloudman hugs her gift from Santa as Santa’s helper, Laura Sparks, says “Merry Christmas” Saturday, Dec 13 at the Payson Masonic Lodge #70. This was the lodge’s eighth time hosting the Clothe-A-Child Program for students of five Rim Country elementary schools in grades K-5.
As part of the festivities, McKayla Taylor gets her face painted by Melissa Harbourgh at the Payson Masonic Lodge. Other activities included breakfast, the shopping spree for clothes and other gifts, lunch and a visit with Santa.
Ronald Peter Haar
Vestal B. Jones
Payson High School students recently watched a mock accident unfold — a sobering example of the tragedy that stems from bad choices.
Approximately 130 seniors are benefitting from the generosity of Rim Country residents who participated in the First State Bank and PostNet third annual Senior Angel Tree program this year.
Patti Lawrence, far right, assists band teacher John Carpino, background, during a winter concert rehearsal at the Pine Strawberry School.
Abbygale Allaire auditions (photo right) for a solo performance during winter concert practice at the Pine Strawberry School.
Bobbi Beaugureau stifles a giggle during concert rehearsal Thursday as Maddy McPhillips grins to her left.
Pine Strawberry band teacher John Carpino adjusts the microphone for Raci Miranda as she prepares to audition for solo singer during the Twelve Days of Christmas performance Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree at National Bank of Arizona, located at the corner of Beeline and West Main, still has tags waiting to be claimed. Gifts will be accepted until Dec. 22. Don’t let youngsters in the community be without a Christmas present this year, claim your tag this week and return the gifts by Monday. The bank also has a drop box set up for the Payson Humane Society. Drop off cash donations, gift cards and pet supplies by Dec. 22.
Ginny Ennen gets a big hug from Leonardo Dorame as they go through the checkout lane after a shopping spree at Walmart, Saturday, Dec.13. Five Rim Country grade schools took part in the eighth annual Clothe-A-Child Program sponsored by the Payson Masonic Lodge #70.
Snow blanketed Pine, Strawberry and the surrounding Rim Country Tuesday morning forcing the closing of school in the two mountain hamlets and at Shelby School in Tonto Village. More snow is expected this week.
Kelly Atkin (right) and daughter Sage, 4, receive a scrapbook from Payson Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Cris Royer. The scrapbooks were compiled by Joanna Carroll and document the 10 months of construction. Families started moving into their homes Monday.
It was a joyful day for four families whose houses were dedicated Sunday by Habitat for Humanity staff. Michael and Jacque Pasamonta along with their son Michael, 7, and daughter Kaitlyn, 6, receive quilts from Ruth Fulton of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pine Ward.
Payson Roundup reader Bobbie Lyons submitted this photo of her dog enjoying life at Green Valley Park early this month. The walkway around Green Valley Park Lake is popular with four-legged and two-legged visitors.
Cody York, who was the leading scorer against Boulder Creek in the Pepsi Shootout Tournament in Flagstaff, fights his way for two points in an early game last week.
Longhorn junior Dakota Marshall puts up two points in early game action last week against Florence.
Rose Hardt drives to the basket in the Lady Longhorns opening game in the Holiday Hoops tournament, Saturday, Dec.13 in Wilson Dome.
Christina Deaton, of the Lady Longhorns, has the height to snag the rebound in the first quarter during a Holiday Hoops game in Wilson Dome, Saturday.
Lady Longhorn Coach Stacy Anderson gets in the middle of a huddle to encourage her players before the start of the second half of the first game for the Lady Longhorns during the Holiday Hoops girls basketball tournament Saturday.
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