December 2009
Photos for December 11, 2009
Erin Colleen Fisher and Shane Robert Johnson
Robert Jones and Allison Gersten
Donald and Juline Curtis
Frank and Lynda Howard
Jessany McKinney steers carefully onto the hard surface of the road as unnamed strangers help her husband Jarom (not pictured) push their van out of the snow at the top of the Rim on Highway 260 Tuesday morning.
Carol Bellofatto checks out some of the fine photography work on display, Friday, Dec. 4, at the Gila Community College student art show. Other exhibits consisted of paintings, pottery work, jewelry, quilts and quilted clothing. The students in Gary Houston’s class hosted the event with food and beverages for patrons who were interested.
Marcy Lorraine Rogers
Lief A. Erickson
Race car driver Bob Lowery attributes much of his track success to his two pit crew members, Craig Hagaman and Lee Heubner.
Bob Lowery’s Mazda formula race car is a state-of-the-art, aerodynamic vehicle.
Bob Lowery says each time he races it is in loving memory of two Payson teenagers who died in separate traffic accidents.
The mix of skits, dance numbers, vocalists and Christmas instrumentals was backed by a coalition of Payson churches for about $4,000.
Some 75 volunteers staged the annual Spirit of Christmas show that drew nearly 2,000 people to two performances last Sunday.
Ted Spinney goes all out in decorating his home (photo from last year) for the Christmas season. He was a winner in last year’s Holiday Lighting Contest.
About 100 volunteers from many of the churches in the Rim Country presented a 90-minute musical concert last Sunday to the delight of those in attendance.
It took homeowner Mark Pond nine years to build his log home on a hilltop in Whispering Pines, but fire destroyed the home in about 30 minutes.
Koi’s foster “Dad” gives him a glowing recommendation. He says Koi has lots of energy and thrives on love and attention.
Koi’s foster “Dad” gives him a glowing recommendation. He says Koi has lots of energy and thrives on love and attention.
The Pine-Strawberry Elementary School’s annual Christmas Tree Auction helps the children raise money for activities.
These turkeys showed up right on the Christopher Creek Loop just after Thanksgiving. How smart are they?
The age range of the members of the Payson Choral Society covers a fair span of years, as is evident by Dick Irvine and Sarah Green, and shows the love of music can be shared by several generations.
Barbara Potvin shows the joy the choir members share with their love of music and singing.
The Payson Choral Society, directed by Daria Mason and accompanied by Victoria Harris, has been practicing for its annual Christmas concert since early August. There are more than 70 people participating in the group, creating a sound that rivals professional choirs, according to many of their fans.
Pete Pancrazi, jazz guitarist and vocalist, brings jazzy Christmas sounds to Payson at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St. Beth Lederman will accompany him on piano and keyboard, Vic Kottner on string bass, and Gerry Reynolds on drums. Refreshments will be included, and a donation may be given to support the program costs. Reserving a seat is advised, as seating is limited to 200. To make a reservation, contact Gerry Reynolds at gerryr@cox.net.
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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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