October 2008
Photos for October 1, 2008
Not all landings end well. If one is out of practice or hasn't flown a particular plane for awhile, anything can happen. Luckily, the only real damage was to the propeller, an easy fix. Jim McCarter's plane will live to fly another day. See you next year!
John Mangino's P61 looked more like a real plane than one would expect as it flew a circular pattern above Peterson Field in Rye, Saturday, Sept. 27, as part of the Rim Country Flyers Annual Fly-in.
Bob Schwarz watches as Billy Adams plane comes in for a little touch and go. Schwarz has a new A.R.F. and was eager to get it up into the air at Peterson Field during the Annual Fly-in sponsored by the Rim Country Flyers, Saturday, Sept. 27.
Heather Wagoner and her dad, James, watch as Heather gets into the groove of flying her piper cub type of radio controlled model. Wagoner has been flying radio controlled planes for 4 years under her dad's tutelage. The family belongs to a flying club in Mesa called the Arizona Wing Nutz. Nice name.
Billy Adams watches his model closely as he puts it through its early paces at Peterson Field in Rye, during the Rim Country Flyers Annual Fly-in, Saturday, sept. 27.
David Howells, a retired guitarist for Jimmy Buffett, has other interests and flying radio controlled models is a prime passion. The T-34 Training Navy plane in front of him is a good example. Howells also has larger, competition models but that type of plane need a hard, smooth, surface to take-off and land. Many planes of this type weigh-in around 45lbs or more.
Jonah Lyons took the propeller off of this Sig. 4 Star 40 A.R.F. model at the Rim Country Flyers Annual Fly-In, Saturday, Sept. 27. Lyons has been flying radio controlled planes for a year and this is his fourth plane. To see more photos of the fly-in visit our photo gallery.
J.J. Mangino connects a wire from the body of this P-51 to the wing before flipping the wing over and fastening it to the body of the plane. Rim Country Flyers conducted their annual fly-in event at Peterson Field in Rye, AZ., Saturday, Sept. 27.
Mother and son get into the act as J.J. Mangino, left, and his mom, Terri, carry this P61 to the flight area in preparation for take-off. The plane belongs to John Mangino and he took it up for a short flight. The plane is an example of what model plane enthusiasts call an A.R.F. (Almost Ready to Fly) model, which means the plane needs very little assembly but does require wiring, a motor, painting, decals and some modification if you are experienced enough to handle that.
Claude Aragon holds a model P-51 as owner of the plane Jim McCarter examines the broken propellor. McCarter hadn't flown this plane for a while and it came in for a rough landing. The Rim Country Flyers fly-in began early in the day to take advantage of the cool, windless morning. Members came from various parts of Arizona to attend this event.
Payson Head Start will have an open house from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 in celebration of National Head Start Month. Mayor Kenny Evans will present a proclamation in honor of the event at 9 a.m. and the public is invited to view our facility, enjoy children’s art work and observe daily routines. We will be distributing “Reading Is Fundamental” books to the children, and will have a variety of readers interacting with the children. If you would enjoy reading a story to our children, please come join us. We are located at 1008 S. Westerly Road, and you may call 474-2738 for directions and to schedule a time to read. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!
This year the costumes will have a 1950s theme. Tickets are $20 at the door if you are in costume and $25 without.
Roundup file photos The annual Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund Costume Party lets its supporters let down their hair and have some fun with its various themes.
Las Vegas is much more than gambling. It offers a mind-blowing variety of entertainment options for travelers.
An open house during the First Friday Arts & Antiques Walk on Oct. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., will introduce the public to Chapek and the other artists exhibiting in the gallery.
Roots and limbs become works of art that capture sweet memories and dreams in the hands of Conrad Chapek. He will be one of the featured artists at the Artists of the Rim Gallery.
Ruth Overton will be one of the featured artists at the Artists of the Rim Gallery during October. Meet her at the First Friday Arts & Antiques Walk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3.
Ruth Overton took drawing classes for a year, then moved into watercolor for several years before moving into oil.
Dried apricots may not appear especially appealing, but combined with oats and other ingredients and you can create a tasty breakfast bar that is a healthy way to start the day.
Dried beans or their canned versions provide the base of healthy and filling soups for the cooler temperatures of fall.
Jeff Lodge
Frank LaSpisa
Brandie Schaan looked up slightly startled as the audience roared its approval at the close of the competition between her and Clarke Wallace, Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Fiddle Fest.
Mark Helmes worked on carving a new violin body and chatted with patrons as he tried to avoid any new nicks to his fingers Saturday, Sept. 27.
Robert Calhoan patiently waits for his number to be called late Saturday morning, at the Fiddler's Festival.
"The hot dog I want is over there," Marcus Rose seems to be saying as he and his sister Ashley wait for their lunch at the concession stand during the Fiddle Fest.
Dennis Russell, left, had a winner's grin as he played his fiddler's choice song and Norm Long played guitar accompaniment during the Fiddler's Festival Saturday, Sept. 27.
Ani Waxman gazed wistfully at a horse in a nearby field next to the Fiddle Fest Saturday, Sept. 27. The audience size dropped this year from 600 to 500 but no doubt gas prices and the economy in general played a role in that song.
Chris Farrar holds a playful Isabelle during the Fiddle Fest Saturday, Sept. 27 in a five acre field just of off McClane and Main Street.
Clarke Wallace looks up from his intense practice session when he is distracted by a loud bang, which just happened to be a car backfiring. Wallace was a finalist in his age bracket at the Fiddle Fest, Saturday, Sept. 27. Kathleen Wallace listens intently as Clarke plays.
Peter Rolland, a self described musical ne'er do well, has traveled the world playing his brand of music. In spite of himself, he has been a college math teacher, a freelance musician, a family man and just all around good guy. He made an appearance at the Fiddler's Fest in Payson and let it be known that his next adventure would take him back to Germany, Austria and Sweden next summer.
Heather Johnson found a shady spot behind the main stage to hone her skill a little more before being called to perform, Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Fiddler's Festival. The fest was held just off of Main Street this year on five acres behind the Ox Box Saloon.
Brandie Schaan looked up suddenly from her intense concentration as she waited for her number to be called during the judging portion of the Fiddler's festival, Saturday, Sept. 27.
Bill Breen announces the fiddle players by number and tells the audience and judges what tunes they will be playing. Each contestant played three songs, two mandatory and one of their choice. The Fiddle Fest moved this year to a five acre site behind the Payson Humane Society just of McClane and Main Street. The Festival was held on Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 27-28.
Blaine Cone finger picked his way through a tune as he waited for his fiddle player to be called on stage during the judging portion of the Fiddle Fest, Saturday, Sept. 27.
Young Fiddler
Practice makes perfect. Maci Odom threw the rope over and over at the mock up steer head outside of her family's RV at the Payson Event Center, Saturday, Sept. 27 during the late morning hours of the Junior Rodeo.
Sadie, left, and Macie, right, were held by their dad, Rick Evans as they waited for the ribbon pulling contest to wind down in the small arena at the Payson Event Center, Saturday, Sept. 27, during the Junior Rodeo.
Berlyn Franks nervously put her fingers in her mouth as she waited for her name to be called in the ribbon pulling contest at the Queen Creek Junior Rodeo Association's event at the Payson Event Center, Saturday, Sept. 27.
Tyson Cheney rides like a pro as he attempted to stop this young steer in its tracks during the Junior Rodeo, Saturday, Sept. 27.
Lucas McKenzie gets a bead on this young steer and makes good time as he ropes it in during the steer stopping competition at the Junior Rodeo, Saturday, Sept. 27. The rodeo was sponsored by the Queen Creek Junior Rodeo Association and the event was held, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28 at the Payson Event Center.
Heath Johnson successfully roped his steer in the steer stopping competition Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Queen Creek Junior Rodeo which took place Sept. 27 and 28 at the Payson Event Center. Local competitors included: Bailey Sylvester, Monty James, Chelsie Stodghill, Hanna Jo Tomerlin, Brylee Hall, Bryce Stodghill, Bryndee Hall, Emily Daniels, Arena Haught, Jayme Chilson, and Bree Hall.
Berlyn Franks raced up to this goat and grabbed the pink ribbon before the goat had a chance to wiggle its tail. Franks was one of many competitors in the ribbon grabbing contest held in the small arena at the Payson Event Center, Saturday, Sept. 27 during the Queen Creek Junior Rodeo.
Jaycie Kundall reigns her horse in as she attempts to get the best time for pulling the ribbon off the tail of a goat and crossing the finish line. The action took place Saturday, Sept. 27, during the Queen Creek Junior Rodeo at the Payson Event Center.
Jaycie Kundall managed to pull that ribbon off the tail of the goat in fine style and ran to the finish line sccessfully, Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Jr. Rodeo sponsored by the Queen Creek Junior Rodeo Association.
Troy Daniels can't decide if he wants to pet those goats tied to the fence or not. Daniels was at the Queen creek Jr. Rodeo, Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Payson Event Center.
Patricia Ross and her grandson Aiden Tuttle have a quiet morning fishing on the dock on the large lake at Green Valley Park and catch a fish. This was Aiden's first fishing experience. Lucky guy.
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