Malden Lighting Ceremony, Sept. 3, 2009

Celebrating years of planning by Malden's city government and hard work by volunteers in Malden, the downtown lighting ceremony was a big success. Hundreds of Maldenites gathered just before sundown to witness an eight o'clock countdown of "switching the the lights on" to cheers and applause of a long awaited event. Downtown Malden has not looked this good in 30 years and to be there and witness a renewal of hope for the future of downtown was thrilling and a proud moment for many who have worked hard to see it all come together. City employees of every department can be highly commended for bringing back pride and dedication to seeing Malden historic downtown blossom with new color and design not seen in many years. Congratulations to all citizens of Malden in this very unique and special moment. photographs

Malden Homecoming parade was as colorful and exciting as years past. Visit Malden in 2010 on Labor Day weekend and have a great time renewing friendships and celebrating with Malden Alumni. photographs

June 11, 2009
Just as I was leaving the Chamber of Commerce Banquet, my friend Wayne Baker hurried up to me and said, "Get your camera ready and go out side right now. The sky is beautiful". I immediately got my equipment in my bag and was outside in a flash and saw the most spectacular giant clouds in the eastern sky. I've read that clouds like these were full of incredible power and energy. Occasional bolts of lightening flashed in and around the mushroom shaped clouds. Sunset was on top of Malden and we were in for a wondrous performance by nature. I had a wonderful time shooting the sunset behind Community Center and eastern colorful skies of downtown. Main Street to the end of Decatur and the new Malden Nutrition Center basked in the evening light under giant cloud formations that dazzled anyone. It was a beautiful evening in Malden.