January 2010
Photos for January 19, 2010
Collin Nossek is seen through Mr. Potvin's trumpet as the students get down to work and practice, practice, practice.
Music instructor, Larry Potvin, comments over his shoulder as a student makes a comment about the tempo of the music.
Shelby Ben-Shalom concentrates on playing her practice melody during an instruction session at Payson Elementary School.
The Payson Town Council appointed the first set of volunteers to the Payson Area Youth Council last week. “These are dedicated, active teenagers whose goal is to make Payson a better place,” said Tourism, Parks and Recreation Director Cameron Davis.
Dressed to the nines, participants of the Black and White Ball listen as Judy Baker announces some of the raffle winners, while the Sonoran Swing Band, takes its first break. The ball took place Saturday evening, Jan. 16, at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino.
Robert and Melissa Higginbotham, left, accept their gift from hostess of the annual Black and White Ball, Judy Baker. The ball is a fund-raising event to help support the Mogollon Health Alliance and its mission of promoting community service through volunteers.
Payson students rehearse their one-act plays, also directed by students. From left to right stand Eryk Stradling, Audrie Bott and Julia Legassie. The three-night run debuts Jan. 21.
Gabby Jordan, Tasha Rivas, Scott Armstrong and Kendra Huston (photo below), four members of a student leadership organization, discuss plans on how to personalize some of the student spaces to help the students feel more at ease.
Checking her progress Nancy Beeler, left, asks Zelina Arguello a question about the story she is reading. The new Payson Center for Success is located in the old school district office building on Wade Lane. The inside of the building has been completely remodeled with classrooms, a media area, a large computer facility, storage places and a breakroom for teachers.
Instructor Dan Alm, left, watches Sasha Richards do a page of math problems as they work at his desk in the new Payson Center for Success building, Thursday, Jan. 14.
Bobby Bruce and his Nearly Neil Tribute will be featured in the Tonto Community Concert Association’s first program of 2010 at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29 at the Payson High School auditorium.
Bobby Bruce and his Nearly Neil Tribute will be featured in the Tonto Community Concert Association’s first program of 2010 at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29 at the Payson High School auditorium.
The mixer to celebrate the 52nd Hashknife Pony Express Mail Ride is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22 at the Buffalo Bar & Grill, 311 S. Beeline Highway. Admission is $3 for members of the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce and $5 for nonmembers. During the event commemorative posters and more will be for sale and riders will be on hand to give autographs. The Hashknife Pony Express ride comes to town the afternoon of Jan. 27, riding down from Holbrook to the Payson Post Office. Last week representatives have been visiting area schools.
Ralph Bossert moderated the recent meeting about the Montezuma Castle Land Exchange conducted at the Payson Library meeting room Friday, Jan. 15.
Dick Hanna and Nancy Ward look over some of the papers and maps presented at the Montezuma Castle Land Exchange meeting held Friday at the Payson Public Library.
Kathy Johnson anticipates the sting of a needle as she waits for an RN to administer her H1N1 flu shot at the Gila County Health Office in Payson Thursday. After the shot, Johnson expressed relief that it wasn’t bad at all.
Back to Basics owner Cali Cole (second from left) along with Dr. C.M. Curtis, Brian Cole, Cheri Waldron, Michael Cole and Tara Sall, promote healthy living through natural products, foods, vitamins and alternative medicines.
Jodi Ross and her 11-year-old son Chandler show the ram that she bagged during an early December hunt north of the Grand Canyon. Ross was one of only two hunters to draw tags in the unit.
Kelsey Waugh drives to the basket during a game against Round Valley, played Thursday, Jan. 14 in Wilson Dome.
Justin Moratti prepares to go up for a shot under the basket, before being blocked and fouled by two Round Valley Elk players.
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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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