October 2008
Photos for October 15, 2008
Ruth Overton’s work will be featured in the Payson Art League’s Fall Fine Art and Fine Craft Show Oct. 24-26.
Dean Shields took a roll of industrial copper wire given to her by a friend and began turning it into jewelry. She says the work on the pieces is a kind of meditation for her, with the ability to take her to another world.
Pavlo is a dynamic composer, guitarist and singer and has created a unique style best described as “Mediterranean music.” He mixes the sounds of Greek Bouzouki with Flamenco and Latin influences, which has proven a winning combination.
As Pianafiddle, pianist Lynn Wright and violinist/fiddler Adam DeGraff improvise as they go, blending the traditional, the unwritten and the spontaneous in compelling performances that get toes tapping and hands clapping.
The fall time change is a great reminder to prepare an emergency power kit in case of a power failure caused by severe storms. NYFD firefighter Terrance McGann and his family get ready by changing the batteries in a smoke alarm and a flashlight.
Photo courtesy Rim Country Museum Archive The Pieper Saloon building was built by Henry Sidles as the first saloon in the village of Green Valley. The Hise brothers soon built a mercantile store immediately across the road, a spot where, in years to come, the old Pioneer Hotel would stand.
Ginger looks more like a lion than a terrier as she patiently poses for pictures at the welcome table during Dog Day in the Park, Saturday, Oct. 12. Her owner, Mary Williams stated that Ginger likes to wear the costume and waits for people to take her picture.
Mike and Aggie Peters celebrate the fun of the fall afternoon during the great activities and events conducted at Dog Day in the Park, Saturday, Oct. 12. Booths included the Barkery Bakery Bistro, Susie Q’s Barbecue, PAWS sweatshirts and Payson Humane Society micro-chipping and adoptable pets. KRIM Radio broadcasted live during the event.
Dick Norton, left, discusses the merits of the specialty food he just purchased, as Nieca Irwin, listens and her poodle Roxy, watches other dogs approaching. Dog Day in the Park was from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in the Off-Leash Dog Park at Rumsey Park on North McLane Road.
Tizzy, an Aussie Rescue dog, watches her owner, Jane Burlison, with intense interest as she sits patiently waiting for her next command. According to her owner, Tizzy likes to get dressed up and pose for pictures. Dog Day in the Park was held Saturday, Oct. 12 to help raise money for the Payson Humane Societies building fund.
Is this my color? Barbara Lauerman seems to be saying as she holds up a shirt at the Paws in the Park vendor stand. Dog Day in the Park brought many visitors to spend some time and peruse the vendors and the many types of items offered; from dog training to medical attention, to animal assistance for getting in vehicles to photo booths for your pet, not to mention food and entertainment for people and pets.
Bailey Patterson listens intently to an instructor during a dog training session at Paws in the Park, Saturday, Oct. 12. The dog she is holding is a pomeranian and his name is Leo. Patterson's younger sister did most of the costume for their pet.
Saying Goodbye
Rodeo Fun
Sense of the Season
Jess Snively
Best Feature Photograph
Unseen Reagan Weaver sprayed water from a spritzer and acted as the rain while Miriah Johnson, left, and Colby Rackley attempted to stop the flooding by putting up barriers in streams, irrigation ditches, lakes and rivers during the Water Education Fest in Green Valley Park, Friday, Oct. 10. For more pictures of this event click on the Photo Galleries and see fourth graders learn.
Alma Fay Hardee
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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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