Yikes! Abominable snowman! “Here is a recent photo of that elusive snowman,” wrote Elaine McSheehy, who took this photo. “He appeared in our backyard the morning of January 12th and seemed to be very happy with the current weather conditions. Not everyone is upset with the cold temperatures!”

The Hirsch and Pipkin families spent a post-Christmas afternoon sledding on the new snow on a hill below the Hirschs’ Cedaredge home. Chris Pipkin took these photos. This photo is of Alex and Tori Hirsch.

Winnie Hirsch and Eric Pipkin.

Tori and Gus Hirsch

van and Eric Pipkin.

Effie and Hank Fletcher are happy inside the snow cave built by their dad, Jeff Fletcher. This photo was taken in New Castle the day after Christmas and sent in by Ruth Fletcher.

Lia Ruggiero took this photo of her son Jacob Harmon on the lift at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on Christmas Eve.

Karen Sublett built this snowman totem honoring her late cat, Riley. Sublett’s neighbor, Jerome Gonzales, took this photo.

Gus Greenwood Colvin, 2, “likes to check on the car ads, looking for another matchbox car to add to his play collection. Or maybe just thinking of what he would like in 14 years when he can get his permit to drive,” wrote John and Bev Colvin, Gus’ grandparents.

Grandparents Eddy and Sharon Bambino sent in this photo of Rylee Bambino.

Kurt Neuswanger took this photo on Oct. 2 at Mohave Point overlooking the Grand Canyon’s south rim. “The rim of the Grand Canyon is at 7,000 feet, with unobstructed view of the horizon. I had joined a group of tourists who stayed at Mohave Point to view the canyon at sunset. Afterwards, as we waited for the final shuttle bus, the sunset progressed into this stunning tapestry of color and texture, created by haze and jet trails in the western sky,” Neuswanger wrote.

Margaret and Lily Nelson pose in front of their Christmas tree at their San Diego home. The sisters are the daughters of Mike Nelson and Marsha Spitzer and granddaughters of Ken and Sandy Nelson of Grand Junction.

Carol and Mark Meek and their son Hayden hold the Christmas tree they cut on Grand Mesa on Dec. 8.

This photo was taken at the 50th birthday party for Teresa Manchester, right, on Dec. 29. Pictured with Teresa are her close friend Dawn Cruickshank, left, and sister Deidre Savage. “Hopefully the second 50 (years) will be as fulfilling and joyous as the first 50,” wrote Teresa’s brother-in-law Bill Savage.

David “Bubba” Bullen shows off his Colorado Football Officials Association Hall of Fame award at Kent Denver High School in Denver on Dec. 8. Lyn Bullen took this photo and sent it in.

Cody Lister holds his cousin Samantha Hobbs-Esser during the Thanksgiving celebration at the home of their grandparents, Joe and Marlene Hobbs. “Cody is a firefighter in Rifle. Samantha is a bundle of joy,” Marlene wrote.

Lori Alpino-Holloway sent in this photo taken on the Colorado Riverfront Trail on Dec. 4.

Marie Jenkins of Clifton visited the United Kingdom last year and was at Brighton Pier when she saw this sign. Marie’s grandson, Andrew Post, took this photo.

These students were recognized in December by the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction. Pictured from left Jordan Blackman, Palisade High School; Lynzee Dwyer, Central High School; and Rachel Stahl, Grand Junction High School. Andrew Palmer from Fruita Monument High School also was honored.

Mark Story took of this photo of his front wheel while in Dinosaur. “I have shown dozens of people this picture and nobody has ever seen anything like this,” Mark wrote.

Local musician Lynn Sampson did three performances in Paris in October. He played at the La Nuit Blanche Art and Music Festival and at a sidewalk cafe.

The Rocky Mountain PeriAnesthesia Nurses Association brought gifts and donations to the Roice-Hurst Humane Society on Dec. 22. Pictured from left are Peggy VanCleve, Nancy DeManicor, Debby Harvey, Janice Strong and Catherine Scott.

Each month the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction honors students from area high schools for their academic and extra-curricular accomplishments and community services. These students were recognized in November. Pictured from left: Greer Below from Palisade High School; Noah Sanchez, Central High School; Christian Richardson, Grand Junction High School; and Courtlyn Carpenter, Fruita Monument High School.

The Mesa County Medical Alliance presented a $4,300 donation to John Mok-Lamme, executive director of The House, on Dec. 21. The funds were raised by the society during a charity auction at its holiday party. The House provides shelter for homeless teens in Mesa County. Pictured from left are Robyn Kinnick, Mok-Lamme, Stephanie Witwer and Amy Czarnecki.

Kelly Hartford sent in this photo of Fritzie, a 5-year-old Papillon/dachshund mix. “She is preparing to fly off and save the world,” Kelly wrote in her email submission.

Students and staff with Fruita Monument High School’s Interact Club, Key Club and Side-by-Side Program show off a $1,000 check in matching funds received from the Kids Giving Grant Fund. The two clubs raised $2,200 for the purchase of an oven/range, Kindles and bus passes for Side-b-Side. Alice McCary founder of Kids Giving, sent in this photo.

Mesa County Sheriff’s Posse members collected food during the groups annual food drive at Orchard Mesa City Market on Dec. 15. Pictured from left are Terry Fontanari, Jon Gartz and his dog Bear and Bonnie Stiner.

The tree of knowledge stood in Grand Junction High School’s library during the holiday season.

Chef Terry Allen and his staff decorated the gingerbread house displayed at Two Rivers Convention Center. It depicted the Grand Union Depot.

Five Grand Valley football officials were selected to officiate the 2A high school championship football game on Nov. 24. The game, between Kent Denver High School and Platte Valley High School, was won by Kent 28-17. Pictured from left are Mike Bullen, Tyler Nelson, Doug Clayton, Matt Diers and Tim Hiyashi. Matt sent in this photo.

The “History of Palisade — 2012 Revision” is now available at Mesa County Libraries’ Palisade Branch. Members of the groups whose information was included in the revision gathered on Dec. 8 to present it to the library. Pictured from left are Nancy Alexander, Palisade Library Auxiliary; Mary Faye Hampton, Methodist Church; Jill Delavan, Palisade Library Auxiliary; Bruce Talbott, First Baptist Church of Palisade; Rose Widegren, St. Ann’s Catholic Church; Charlene Weidner and Priscilla Walker, Palisade Historical Society; Bill Beckwith, Palisade Historical Society and Methodist Church; Ron Veselack, Massonic Lodge #125 AF&AM; and Betsy McLaughlin, The Palisade Tribune. The original “History” was compiled in 1963 by the Palisade Library Board.

Fred Miller, a member of Roman Family Chiropractic, gathered the more than 50 toys collected during the practice’s toy drive and took them to the Salvation Army for sorting.

Lauren Patrick, 8, wonders why her Santa ornament has one arm and three legs. Grandpa John McDermott took and submitted this photo.

Five generations are pictured here: Great-great-grandma Dottie (Ray) Follman, great-grandma Sheila (Ray) Menzel, grandma Roxanna (Banks) Marrow and Brandy Marrow Cooper, mother of Owen and Payton Cooper.

Xander Herrick poses for a photo with his grandpa Dave Wilson in Venice. Herrick, who attends Redlands Middle School, spent three weeks in Europe with his grandpa in September. Most of their time was spent in London, Paris and Venice. This photo was sent in by Herrick’s grandma Dee Herrick.

Cliff Kramer reads the names of the veterans who died in Vietnam and whose names are on The Wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. The reading was on Veterans’ Day in Washington. Kelly Kramer took this photo.

Karen Wagner sent in this photo of the event staff for Delta Redeemer Lutheran’s annual Fall Family Festival. The Sept. 29 festival was a benefit for Tiny Treasures Preschool.

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Karen Madsen with Merrill Lynch hands a check to Mary Gonzales with the Riverside Education Center. Pictured with the are Joy Hudak, Kendra Swanson and Kenny Johnson.

Kenny Johnson, resident director for Merrill Lynch, presents a check for $1,000 to Chris Hermann with the Colorado Canyons Association. Also pictured are Rosa Brey, Willie DeFord, Tom Derryberry, Carol Todd, Zebulon Miracle, Bill Harris and Joe Neuhof.

Julie Lane Bockelman of Merrill Lynch presents a $1,000 check to Carma Brown with Challenger Baseball. Also pictured are Jerry Hamilton, Jamie Hamilton and Kenny Johnson, the resident director for Merrill Lynch. Johnson sent in these photos.