November 2008
Photos for November 25, 2008
Among those who traveled to Paradise Valley High School Nov. 22 to support the Longhorns in their quest to win a state football championship were Jimmy Behrens (with NAU hat), Donovan Swanson, Nic Creighton, Shane Crisp and Garrett McNeeley. The group was loud and animated in its support. For a story about the game, see page 1B. There is also a “Go Longhorns” banner to show support for the Payson football team on page 12B.
The annual Christmas pageant presented by the Payson Christian Ministerial Fellowship is Sunday, Dec. 7. This year, the program is the “Spirit of Christmas” — a contemporary Christmas program presented free to the community 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. The pageant will include about 100 people who will be involved in the full production. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Junior Justin Richardson applies his love of good ingredients in the culinary arts class he takes.
Junior Marissa Herrera, left, and teacher Devon Wells cut turkey for sandwiches the culinary arts students cooked for teachers and other staff Thursday.
William Soder gives a clay pot-throwing demonstration using a man-powered pottery wheel. Soder was a participant at the Tonto Basin Craft Fair, held Saturday, Nov. 22. The craft fair was a fund-raiser for the Little Red School House Project, a pre-school to serve the Tonto Basin area.
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Alan Werley, Linda McCrary and Janice Finnie (above) discuss the best method for cutting pies as they ready the dessert table in anticipation of the Thanksgiving meal they helped prepare at Mount Cross Lutheran Church Nov. 20
Sandra Lewinson started reading her copy of “Down the Colorado” by Wesley Powell, as soon as the books were handed out.
Travis Petefish, left, and Julien Sanchez were talking about their favorite books at the assembly (photo below left).
Desere Gonzales, manager at the Payson McDonald’s (photo below right) handed out books to the fourth-grade class as part of a reading program by the state of Arizona.
Destinee Finnin didn’t waste any time getting into the story once the books were handed to the fourth-grade classes at Frontier Elementary School, Thursday, Nov. 20.
Ridge Halenar (22) plows into the Wickenburg defense behind blocks by Logan Garner (60) and Schaffer Keith (72).
Brandon Alexander (26) hauls in a pass from quarterback Ridge Halenar during Payson’s 28-7 victory over Wickenburg in the state semifinal game played Nov. 22 at Paradise Valley High School.
Payson Longhorns Logan Garner (60) blocks and Brandon Alexander (26) signals touchdown as David Carlen (32) dives into the end zone.
Logan Garner (60) and Nick Johnson (34) lead Longhorn cheers during pre-game at the Payson vs. Wickenburg state semifinal game.
Payson Longhorn defender Nick Johnson (34) tackles a Wrangler foe. Matt Wilson (56) and Ridge Halenar (22) were also in on the stop.
Don Herlov of Western Woodworks explained how he and his wife, Trudy, make the intricate wood artwork they sell. Trudy draws out the pieces and Don cuts and shapes them with saws and sanders. None of the wood is stained to give it color, they are all the grain colors of the various types of wood. The pieces are given a coat of varnish as a finishing touch. He was showing his work at the Mazatzal Casino Craft and Art Fair, Saturday, Nov. 22. Some of the crafts included Native American jewelry, quilts, embroidery work, woodworking and metal art.
A worker prepares to apply stucco to the facade of Payson Village Shopping Center. The center, which contains Bashas’ and other stores, will be getting a facelift between now and the New Year.
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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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