January 2010
Photos for January 26, 2010
Dan B. Hearne
Robert Francis Boehme
Winners of the Gila County Attorney Office’s Drug-Free Calendar Coloring Contest stand proudly with their awards. From left to right are Erika Clark, Darian Smith, Jose Dominguez, Elizabeth White, Jordan C. Harger, Tatum Wilson, Marissa Ormand, Chief Deputy Gila County Attorney Patti Wortman, Travis Christianson, Alyssa Boerst, Conner Faust, Stacy Gonzalez, Page Wilson, Micah Miracle and Jordan Henderson. The contest was open to all students in the Payson Unified School District from kindergarten through 12th-grade.
Payson Elementary School first-grader Crystin Bowman stands with the picture she drew for the Gila County Attorney Office’s Drug-Free Calendar Coloring Contest. Bowman’s picture was one of two to grace the calendar’s back cover.
Those in Pine and Strawberry weren’t so fortunate, as power was out in some areas and everything and anything left outdoors soon became unrecognizable, but had a beauty of its own.
The winter weather also creates a driving hazard for cars, trucks and RVs as they continue to travel. Those in
A glorious winter coat of ice and snow covers the Mogollon Rim and gives it a majestic appearance from any viewpoint.
Getting dressed up like a lion is a fun activity for Brannon Palestino in Mrs. Dailey’s pre-first grade classroom.
Having fun with Play Doh, Hunter Reynolds makes the most of her time in Mimi Dailey’s afternoon class at Payson Elementary School).
Playing with trucks is a great way to end the day, just ask Zachariah Messenger.
The Hashknife Pony Express riders come to town Wednesday, Jan. 27. The Hashknife Gang will ride down from Holbrook to the Payson Post Office to make a mail pick-up at 4:45 p.m. The Pony Express dinner will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers Darrel Jenkins and John Swenson (left) fill sandbags Thursday in the Gila County Maintenance Yard in Star Valley.
The snow-covered branches on this tree makes it stand out as a treat for the eyes on an early Saturday morning near Green Valley Park in Payson.
It’s hard to tell who is having more fun, Scott Ryden or Dusty, as they race along the sloppy and wet snow in Green Valley Park, Saturday, Jan. 23.
Freshman Chioya Hill (No. 44), shown in action against Round Valley, has been a pleasant surprise this season for Lady Longhorn coach Kelly Krieg. She started the campaign as an untested newcomer, but has since turned into a regular varsity contributor.
Coaches, players and fans are hoping senior Dakota Marshall (No. 21) will be at full strength for an upcoming stretch run of five games in less than a week. Marshall has just returned to the lineup from a fractured ankle.
Senior Ciara Romance (No.12) applies defensive pressure to a Round Valley Lady Elk opponent.
Cade Despain (No. 50) drives to the basket as a defender can only look on. Despain and his teammates will be in action at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Wilson Dome against the Alchesay Falcons.
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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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