July 2009
Photos for July 31, 2009
Alberto Jacquez Sr.
Lee Opal Dickson
Barbara Sue Dickens
Aimee Armstead reflects the predominant student reaction to the first day back at Rim Country Middle School
Denton Petersen writes the rules down as Katie Goldman explains them at Frontier Elementary.
Longhorn football practices get under way after school on Aug. 3. The volleyball team also begins practice on that date, but the other fall sports at PHS cannot begin practicing until Aug. 10.
Barrel racing action will be fast and furious at the Gracie Lee Haught Memorial Aug. 7 at the Payson Event Center. The following two days, team roping will heat up PEC. All proceeds benefit the Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Fund.
Chad Martin shows the form that helped him earn back-to-back Home Run Derby Championships. Martin swatted 21 home runs to win the 2009 title.
Pine Country Animal Clinic veterinarians Patti Blackmore and Amy LeRoux discuss a dog’s chart.
Look for the Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund Lemonade Stands from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1. “Kids Standing For Kids” will feature 25 lemonade stands run by youngsters located at different sites around Payson, Pine and Star Valley. The lemonade will be sold for donations only. All proceeds benefit the Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund. Anyone interested in manning a lemonade stand can contact the Mogollon Health Alliance at (928) 472-2588. Pictured serving a cold glass of lemonade at last year’s event is Stratton Fain.
Ciya Wilson climbs off the bus at Payson Elementary School on her first day back - one of some 3,000 students all praying for a good hair day for the first day of the rest of their lives.
Cibecue Creek has carved waterfalls and grottos on a stretch of the canyon accessible only with an Apache guide.
Angie Cockle, left, helps Donn Morris as they exchange one of Cockle's works for a newer piece.
Angie Cockle, another of August’s featured artists, watches as fellow gallery member, Donn Morris, hangs one of the works she will be displaying.
Glenn Smith shows off one of his newest works, a photo of a creek up in Greer. He was commissioned to shoot the scene, but was so pleased with the results, he used the image for one of the note cards he will have when his work is featured at the Artists of the Rim Gallery in August.
Canyoneering down Cibecue requires an Apache guide, strong legs, a stout rope and no fear of heights.
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