Rim Review January 15, 2014 by Payson Roundup

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The location and history behind this statue is revealed. PAGE 5

Travel Ken Brooks tells of the splendor aboard a cruise ship that’s a jewel of the sea. PAGE 3

History Local historian Tim Ehrhardt chronicles the early days of mail delivery in the Rim Country. PAGE 5

Contest Local children and teens are invited to submit works for a youth art contest. PAGE 2

Health Dr. Donohue talks about the role of sugar in the disease sugar diabetes. PAGE 12

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Youth art contest entry forms due Jan. 22 Rim Country children and teens are invited to show off their artistic talent in the Payson Area Advocacy Youth Council Youth Art Contest. Submission forms are now available at the Payson Public Library. Work must be turned into the library by Wednesday, Jan. 22. Drawings, paintings, sculpture, woodwork, photography, etc., will all be accepted. An Artists Gala, with light refreshments, will be held at the library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24, admittance is a non-perishable food item for the Payson Area Food Drive. The work will be displayed from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25. Stop by the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., to learn more.

Rim Country Celts A special event planned by the Rim Country Celts is an evening of commemorative poetry and music celebrating Robert Burns from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15 with Cinnamon Twist playing at Dimi Espresso Café, 612 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson. According to the “Official Robert Burns” Web site, Robert Burns Country, the annual celebratory tribute to the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns (17591796) is celebrated on, or about, the Bard’s birthday, Jan. 25. Burns Suppers range from formal gatherings to uproariously informal rave-ups. Most Burns Suppers fall in the middle of this range, and adhere, more or less, to some sort of time honored form which includes the eating of a traditional Scottish meal, the drinking of Scotch whisky, and the recitation of works by, about, and in the spirit of the Bard. The event planned by the Rim Country Celts for Wednesday, Jan. 15 is a little more modest.

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Young aspiring artists from throughout the Rim Country are invited to stop by the Payson Public Library and get a submission form for the upcoming Payson Area Advocacy Youth Council Youth Art Contest. Work must be turned in to the library by Wednesday, Jan. 22.

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Family Movie Night The congregation of Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson, invites Rim residents to attend a Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. at the church. The event is free and refreshments will be available. In the month of January there will be only one Movie Night - Friday, Jan. 17. Next month – February - the normal schedule, with movies the first and third Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. will resume. For details, go online to www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com or call (928) 474-5440.

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The first program of the second half of the Tonto Community Concert Association’s 35th season is jazz at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 with Jesse Lynch’s Jazz 101. Lynch is no stranger to Live On Stage, which is the organization from which TCCA selects its programs. He has played piano for popular veterans Daniel Rodriguez and The American Tenors and has wowed audiences of his own playing everything from Beethoven and Bop to free jazz and contemporary compositions. Joined on bass and drums, Lynch leads audiences on a journey through the evolution and history of jazz through music and multi-media presentation in his touring program Jesse Lynch’s Jazz 101. This talented trio will crank up the heat on stage with explosive energy and electrifying technique in the sounds of Joplin (Scott, not Janice), Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong and other jazz greats. The concert is at the Payson High School auditorium and will be followed by four additional TCCA programs through May. Tickets at the door are $35, if available. A subscription for the balance of the sea-

Mac ’n Cheese Challenge The Payson Elks Lodge is hosting a Mac ’n Cheese Challenge for area businesses to benefit charities from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25. The entry fee is $35 per business and forms are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson. Entry forms must be received by the club by Tuesday, Jan. 21.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS The Payson Public Library offers a variety of programs for patrons of all ages. Adults are invited to participate in the Rim Country Readers Book Discussion of The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin, at 10:30 a.m., WednesBill Pitterle day, Jan. 15. The library’s Basic Computer Skills program is from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursdays – Part 1 was held Jan. 9, Part 2 will be Jan. 16, Part 3 on Jan. 23 and Part 4 Jan. 30. Anyone interested may attend the Library Friends of Payson general meeting at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 20. There will be a program by Bill Pitterle, Commander of the

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COVER The Hashknife Pony Express riders thunder into town the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 29.

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Tonto Rim Search and Rescue Squad. Programs for children are the regular story times: Preschool Story Time, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Baby & Toddler Story Time, Thursdays 10:30 a.m.; and Saturday Family Story Time, Saturdays 3 p.m. Children 4 and older can bring in a book for the PAWS to Read with Boo the Service Dog program from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31. A program for older youngsters, ages 8 to 14, You Wouldn’t Want to be Mary Queen of Scots, is planned from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27. Call the library at (928) 474-9260 for more information.

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TRAVEL TALK | KEN BROOKS

CRUISING ON A JEWEL OF A SHIP There are wonderful ships, deluxe ships, happy ships, and fun ships of all sorts taking visitors to the various islands in the Caribbean this winter. However, there is one ship that is a rare jewel among these many fine ships in the Caribbean and that is the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) sparkling new arrival to Miami from Italy, the MSC Divina. The ship will use Miami as its new homeport year-round. I have had the pleasure to cruise in three different MSC ships and the Divina takes the cake. Only a few months old, she is very large in size at alKEN BROOKS most 1,100 feet in length, 124 feet wide, holding 3,502 guests with a gross tonnage of 139,400 tons and a crew of almost 1,400 persons to manage, maintain and serve passengers. This is one big ship, the largest of those I have sailed in over the past years. I wasn’t really sure as to what to expect. Well, the ship interiors were absolutely the most beautiful I have yet experienced. Elegant is the best word to describe it. All public rooms were finished and furnished with perfect taste. Of the 18 public rooms, the atrium and theater stand out most. The atrium is very large, rising five decks above the main lobby with very comfortable seats. The stairs from the main level to three decks above are made of crystal material - creating the most outstanding set of stairs I have ever seen anywhere. They have interesting lighting to heighten their beauty. The chandelier is at least three decks high; glass-enclosed elevators zoom up and down the ship’s 18 decks. In the evening musicians play violins and piano to entertain from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., giving the audience renderings of well-known classical tunes. The main theater offers 1,700 seats, all with perfect views of the large stage. The evening shows were, without a doubt, the best I have seen on any ship on which I have traveled. Each show varied in theme and style. One was Starwalker, which featured a tribute to Michael Jackson. The young man starring was, in my opinion, even better than the real Michael. The production featured the Divina International Dancers and a host of Jackson’s best hits. The audience gave the performers a standing ovation. Another production was titled Wonderland and featured unbelievable acrobatics and stunts. Another crowd pleaser was a tribute, Frank Sinatra For Ever, My Way with some of the great singer’s most popular songs. Another great production was The Witches of Paris, which featured French variety at its best with a host of singers and dancers. I could go on and on about each evening’s main shows. Spectacular! The staff and crew had a most pleasant attitude; everyone always had a smile as they asked how they might serve you. Early last month we departed home and

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The MSC Divina has several pools for guests to enjoy, plus multiple restaurants and even a cafeteria to cater to every appetite.

flew to Miami, Fla. and stayed overnight at a nice hotel located in Miami Beach. The next day was sailing day and before boarding MSC Divina, Norma and I took a hop-on, hop-off tourist coach to see Miami Beach. I had not visited the area in almost 30 years, so I was able to see the tremendous growth Miami and Miami Beach has experienced during the time between visits. South Beach is cleaned up, with many sidewalk restaurants going strong from breakfast through the late dinner hours. The many Art Deco hotels are finely painted in warm colors; and the hotels originally built in the 30s look almost new again. We had a wonderful lunch at one of the old grand dames on the beach, which has hosted film productions in the past, the Fontainebleau. We ate outside at the pool and very near the ocean. It was an 82-degree, clear Florida day. In fact, we only experienced showers on our cruise one afternoon while at sea. The boarding process was the easiest and most efficient we have ever experienced. It wasn’t long before we checked into the ship and given our room key. One of the bellboys showed us to our room, which was 12212. Deck 12 is quite high off the water allowing us views to almost everywhere. The cabin was richly furnished with private balcony. About half the mornings we were aboard Divina we ordered breakfast sent to the balcony where we dined with blue skies above and a blue ocean below. How perfect can a vacation be? The first port on our 14-day cruise was at Nassau, Bahamas. Having visited here in the past we decided to take it easy during

the morning and then have lunch at a nearby hotel on the main street, the British Colonial Hilton. Here we had perfect views of the water with swaying palm trees overhead. After lunch we walked around town a bit before returning to the MSC Divina. We sailed just before dinner and the next morning anchored off Little San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. This was a stop for swimmers with perfect beaches spread out over a long bay. We stayed aboard and started reading the books we brought with us to enjoy on our balcony. Our dinner this night was a festive one with a gala theme. The menus throughout our two weeks aboard ship were varied and delicious. After two days at sea we sailed into Falmouth, Jamaica. This is a lush green and tropical island rich in history. We booked a tour that featured an historic plantation with lunch in the garden. The home dated back to the late 1700s. Now, there remains some sugar cane production and raising racehorses. Beautiful place. After another day at sea, we sailed into the Dutch East Indies Island to Oranjestad, Aruba located just 15 miles north of Venezuela. Here we toured by coach and found it to be fascinating with miles and miles of great beaches occupied by vacation homes and up-scale hotels, The next day the MSC Divina docked in the other lovely Dutch island of Curacao and its main town of Willemstad. The town dates back to the 1700s, founded by Dutch settlers. The town has Dutch architecture and you could feel you were in Holland if the

weather weren’t so perfect in winter months. We toured here and Norma did some Christmas shopping. Speaking of shopping, it was very good aboard ship with fine shops located on two decks and offering duty free prices. After another day at sea, we tied up at Cristobal, Panama located on the Atlantic side of the country. Our shore tour took us by coach some 50 miles to the Pacific side where we boarded a small ferryboat that cruised us through the canal locks where we again boarded coaches to return to the ship. The excursion took much of 8 hours to accomplish. We had cruised through the Panama Canal several times, but this was the most interesting. We were able to see up close the workings of the operation and at the same time the new construction of locks nearby which, when completed, will allow vessels much larger to cross Panama than at present. This was the most interesting shore excursion for us during the two weeks of the cruise. At sunset we left Panama heading northwest to Cozumel, Mexico located on the Caribbean. During our days at sea I was lucky enough to interview the ship’s hotel manager Neven Zdunic. This is a very important position on any passenger ship. He directs the service employees, waiters, cabin stewards and cruise director staff – aboard the MSC Divina this comes to almost 1,400 people. The ship has 18 bars, three specialty restaurants, two main dining rooms, four swimming pools, a very CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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AT THE MOVIES

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

A pleasant, entertaining film “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” — the movie — has only a passing similarity to the classic 1939 short story by James Thurber. We find the daydreaming Mitty of the movie moved up a few decades to coincide with the demise of Life magazine, the American popular culture icon. In this version Mitty works for Life as a custodian for film negatives. The film has a more satisfying story arc than the original work. The film Mitty has a fuller life story, one that I enjoyed. Ben Stiller stars and also directs. This is Stiller’s fifth outing as a director. He also managed “Tropic Thunder” and “Zoolander,” enjoyable films both. He has made recent statements about his prefer-

ence for directing over acting. Mitty mom. She had her first Perhaps this will be his last act movie role in 1955, which makes as a performer. it 58 years on the silver screen Kristen Wiig (Oscar winner for her. The 79-year-old is still for her script writing in “Bridesbusy with 15 roles in the 21st maids”) plays the romantic incentury, including a smashing terest. The Mitty character is performance in the British TV known for his drifting off into drama “Downton Abbey.” fantasy. Much of the action takes Andy McKinney The biggest fantasy in this Reviewer place in Greenland and Iceland. film is that Wiig would be interWe are treated to truly lovely ested in a relationship with the cinema-scapes of places we selbarely present Mitty in the first place. dom see. We call Stiller’s direction comSean Penn has a small role as a famous petent rather than dazzling, but his acting photographer, which he plays to a seldom is much above what we usually see from seen level of perfection. He also gets the Stiller. He directed from a script by Steve best line in the film. We also see Oscar- Conrad who also wrote the very well rewinning actress Shirley MacLaine as the ceived Will Smith vehicle “The Pursuit of

Happyness.” The 1947 version of the Mitty tale starred Danny Kaye. Our version is billed as a comedy, but I thought it more of a drama and the Danny Kaye version funnier. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” lasts one hour and 54 minutes. With a budget of some $90 million and a thus far worldwide gross of $114 the film may struggle with profitability. I hope this average three saw blade film finds an audience. With a famous pedigree and two Oscar winners in the cast, most people will want to see this pleasant, entertaining film. This film rates a very mild PG score, a pleasant and refreshing change from recent excesses.

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large spa and two main galleys (kitchens), plus miles of open deck spaces for sunbathers. Mr. Zdunic has many years of ship hotel management. He gave me an idea of what is involved in keeping the various departments operating. The ship serves 2,000 guests at each of two dinner sittings, plus lunch and dinners in other venues. And, there is an extra large cafeteria on deck 14 allowing self-served meals to be taken for all meals on ship. The other restaurants aboard are an Italian specialty house and steakhouse plus a great pizza restaurant. I understand the ship cost more than $800 million to construct. You won’t believe how beautiful the ship’s interiors are until you see them yourself. A lot of marble and other upscale furnishings are inside. The MSC Divina also has a Yacht Club class with 69 very lovely suites that have their own large, bow-facing lounge, restaurant, swimming pool and deck areas. Also featured with these accommodations are the butlers to assist with every need. This is a very exclusive area in the ship and appreciated by passengers who expect the finest. One night we were surprised to find an invitation to dine with Captain Francesco Veniero and six other guests for fascinating conversation. He is a most generous host. I was also able to interview Cruise Director Andre Schlemmer, who is originally from South Africa. He heads all activities for passengers aboard ship with a staff of 100, plus the entertainers. The very capable Mandy Castle heads the guest services department. She and her staff are at your service all hours of the day and night. Our last port was Cozumel, Mexico. Here are perfect beaches and interesting shopping. All in all this cruise came as close to being as perfect as any cruise we have enjoyed in the past. Why not give the MSC Divina a try for yourself? The reservation number is 1-877-6654655. Bon Voyage!

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The atrium aboard the MSC Divina (above) is a monument to glass and light and one of the most impressive aspects of an astoundingly beautiful ship. In addition to the brilliance of the atrium, there are a variety of other public spaces (at left) all designed to appeal to the varying tastes of cruise guests.

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RIM HISTORY RIM HISTORY RIM COUNTRY HISTORY | TIM EHRHARDT

Early mail in Payson area

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Park statue commemorates Rim Country’s mail carriers BY TERESA MCQUERREY RIM REVIEW EDITOR

The statue in Deming Park, at the corner of North McLane and West Main in Payson, is a commemoration of the men who first carried the mail into Payson. While it is a reproduction of the Frederic Remington statue, The Bronco Buster, donors who helped get the park built, thought it would be a fine addition. No doubt, a few of the 60 rough and tumble riders who delivered the mail between Camp Verde and Payson from 1884 to 1914 did some bronco riding in their time. The statue was placed in the pocket park in September 2006, brought to the area by residents of Camp Verde as part of the dedication of the Mail Trail. The trail was recognized that year and opened for hiking and horseback riding. The project to have the Mail Trail recognized and made accessible for recreation started in 1998 when Camp Verde resident Howard Parrish read an article on the last mail rider of the trail, another Camp Verde local named Tuffy Peach — it was an article written by the late Marguerite Noble, a longtime Payson resident and author. Parrish decided it would be fitting to try and find the old trail and re-establish it. A historic trails buff, Bill Stafford is credited with finding the old trail with the help

of a local ranch foreman. Parrish and Stafford joined forces to cut through the red tape — thick as the brush that had overtaken the trail in the 84 years since the last rider had officially traversed the rugged route. The route started at the Wingfield Store (some say it was the Sutler’s Store) in Camp Verde, which was also the little river community’s post office. It followed the river for awhile and then crossed West Clear Creek, east of Camp Verde. It worked its way further east, following the Crook Wagon Trail and then went south to Fossil Creek Canyon. The route through the canyon eventually led up the Rim and into Strawberry Valley, down into Pine and on to Payson. Riders would leave Camp Verde at 2 a.m. and it would take from 11 to 18 hours — depending on the weather and amount of mail they were carrying — that was just one way (from Camp Verde to Payson) and included changing horses twice. The distance between Payson and Camp Verde is only 50 miles as we travel today. A single rider made the trip — it was not a relay delivery like the Pony Express. Mail came into Payson with freighters as well, both those using wagons and later by the men who intrepidly put their autos on the “roads.”

As the area was being settled paper in Prescott stated that, “it beduring the late 1870s and early gins to look as if the thousands of 1880s, a regular mail route became people east of Verde, in Verde and desired. other settlements, would soon be Here is a look at mail in the early given postal service, of which they days of the area. haven’t had any since the collapse “Postal Agent Truman is ex- of the Walsh ‘star.’” pected in Prescott soon, Indeed a route would and our mail wants soon be established and should be clearly repreGreen Valley would besented to him. … A mail come known as Payson, from Camp Verde to named in honor of Illinois Tonto Basin at least once Congressman Lewis a week is required, and Edwin Payson, who supcan be obtained by posedly helped get Green proper representation to Valley a post ofﬁce. Mr. Truman on his arrival Mail was initially delivTIM EHRHARDT in this section.” — March ered weekly and deliver15, 1878, The Weekly ing the mail was a Arizona Miner newspaper in hazardous job, as this clip from the Prescott Jan. 8, 1887 Arizona Champion That is one of the earliest pushes newspaper shows. for a mail route in the area. Prior to “Ash Nebaker, the contractor the establishment of a mail route, who carries the mail from Globe to people had to get their mail at a Jerome, met with an accident last post ofﬁce somewhere else. “Rim week. His team ran off and threw Country History” published by the him from his buckboard, breaking Northern Gila County Historical So- one of his arms and bruising him up ciety notes that prior to 1880, one’s considerably. Feed less and drive mailing address would have looked harder is my advice.” something like this: Operators bid on mail routes. Mr. John Jones Here are some clips from a bid noGreen Valley, Arizona tice from the Nov. 16, 1905 Arizona c/o Postmaster Globe, Arizona Silver Belt. They had to go pick it up themSTAR ROUTE CONTRACTS selves or wait for someone to come Bids Invited for Carrying the their way with it. That could be Mails on Routes in Gila County days, weeks, or longer depending Proposals are invited by the P.O. on the time of year. If the person Department, Washington, D.C. until was unaware of the mail, after a Dec. 15, 1905 for carrying the mails while they might see their name in on the following routes in Gila the paper under a list of unclaimed county from July 1, 1906, to June 30, letters. It was a slow process. 1910. That’s why as an area became setRoute 68158 - From Globe via tled, petitions would be circulated Livingston, Cline, Rye, Oxbow, for a mail route. Payson, Angora and Pine to Camp During May 1881 the Arizona Verde, 143.85 miles and back, three Silver Belt newspaper in Globe times a week, with three additional stated that a petition for service be- trips per week between Globe and tween Globe and Camp Verde was Roosevelt, 41 miles. Bond required being circulated. On May 6, 1881 with bid, $13,000. Present contract The Weekly Arizona-Miner news- pays $6,651.34.

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Members of the Navajo County Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse will be sworn in as mail carriers for the U.S. Postal Service Tuesday, Jan. 28 and come thundering into the Rim Country the next day. The riders will make a parade run down Highway 87 to bring the mail to the Payson Post Office Wednesday and then head south the next day.

Hashknife Pony Express

The annual re-enactment of the Pony Express ride from Holbrook to Scottsdale has generally coincided with the Parada del Sol parade. This year the Parada del Sol parade is not until Feb. 8, but the re-enactment of the ride will be at the end of January. Members of the Hashknife Posse of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office have made the run between Holbrook and Scottsdale for more than 50 years, with stops overnight at Payson and the Verde River. The arrival in Payson is a popular event, with residents of all ages turning out at the post office to welcome the riders. The Pony Express festivities in Payson include a display at the post office of drawings colored by area students and the opportunity to meet, greet and take photos with the riders in

the parking lot. The 2014 riders will be sworn in at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the old courthouse in Holbrook. There will be a preride dinner at 7 p.m., Tuesday at the Holbrook Elks Lodge. A send-off breakfast is at 6 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Holbrook Senior Center. Mail leaves the Holbrook Post Office at 8 a.m. and arrives at the Payson Post Office at 4:45 p.m. The relay with the special Pony Express mail leaves the Payson Post Office at 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, arriving at the Fountain Hills Post Office at 3 p.m. The final leg of the commemorative run starts at 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31 ending at the Hashknife Pony Express statue, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., 199, Scottsdale, at noon.

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Racing the Rim The real spirit of the Pony Express is evident in the racing ride the honorary mail carriers make through the small Rim communities surrounding Payson. The residents of Christopher Creek turned out to see this guy fly through last year.

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Riders and spectators alike brave the chill of the late winter afternoon each year when the Hashknife Pony Express riders make their commemorative mail relay from Holbrook to Payson, then on to the Valley.

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RIM HISTORY JUST FOR FUN SALOME’S STARS

SUPER CROSSWORD

GETTING PREPOSITIONED ACROSS 1 Symbol before a key signature 5 Neighbor of Kauai 9 Actress Fox 14 Produces a winter blanket? 19 Arriving like fog 21 Prefix with anthropology 22 Smith’s tool 23 Out of character 25 Hard up 26 Barks in pain 27 Suffix with meteor 28 Without face value, as stock 30 Theologian’s subj. 31 Not up on current trends 36 Take a whack 37 States north of Nebraska 40 Bauxite, e.g. 41 Pizazz 43 Applying to all 48 Ones going a-courting 51 Reassuring words after an accident 52 “... Mac ___ PC?” 53 Suffix with schnozz or Motor 55 “Come again?” 56 Brief moment 57 Past proper limits 64 Ending for opal 65 Bring forth 66 Union topic 67 Lower exterior part of a ship’s hull 69 L’Oréal rival 72 “Nothing ___!” 74 Finer in meaning 76 Taxing work

77 Construction beams with 90-degree angles 79 Buenos ___, Argentina 80 Gold, to Julio 81 Loony 85 Drink like Fido 88 S-X linkup 90 Woodsy, e.g. 91 Have unpaid bills 92 Washoe County seat 93 “So long” 95 Irrelevant 102 Its capital is Nuku’alofa 104 “___ for Cookie” (“Sesame Street” tune) 105 Awakens 106 Oom-___ 108 Subjected to severe trials 113 Golf surprise 114 “Ad ___ per aspera” (Kansas’ motto) 115 Co. offering a Buddy List 116 “The Family Circus” cartoonist Bil 120 Shah, e.g. 122 A bit ill 127 Shah, e.g. 128 Hen’s resting place 129 Remove from a computer 130 Arranged for 131 Spanish for “others” 132 Challenge for a lab rat 133 “To be,” to Tiberius DOWN 1 Big name in early computers 2 Theater area 3 Airline to Ben Gurion 4 Publication that’s quickly thumbed 5 Add-___ (peripherals)

6 Bus. rep 7 Arrive at, as a solution 8 Not masked 9 Stat of fuel efficiency 10 Gift for music 11 One peeking 12 Vowel string 13 Amateur 14 Italian Riviera city 15 Dayton-to-Toledo dir. 16 Way up there in years 17 Broader 18 In a foxy way 20 Enlarged map details 24 D.C. summer hrs. 29 Declaration 32 Holds 33 Suffix with 58-Down 34 “Woo-___!” 35 Momentous time 37 Speech spot 38 Peak 39 Ray of fast-food fame 42 Punch noise 44 Give a - (care) 45 Suffix with east 46 With 62-Down, rotten sort 47 Dumbbell 49 Extent 50 Handle the helm 54 Timmy’s TV dog 57 Yogi of baseball 58 Inflated head 59 Lemon-hued 60 Be snaky 61 Sci-fi’s Solo 62 See 46-Down 63 Tapered off 65 Prefix with diversity 68 “___ a snap!”

69 Coagulates 70 Lash of Western films 71 Exempt from regulations 72 Pol Quayle 73 Municipal statute: Abbr. 75 Banquet liquid holder 78 Onion or lily 79 Help in crime 82 Beats (up) 83 Coal carrier 84 Lea lady? 85 Luau gifts 86 Bancroft of “7 Women” 87 Ollas, e.g. 89 Ida. neighbor 92 Casino game 94 Ottawa site 96 Quito’s land 97 Autograph: Abbr. 98 Suffix with child 99 Easter eats 100 “___ tu” (Verdi aria) 101 Oktoberfest dances 103 Maestro Toscanini 106 City of Light 107 Lexus rival 109 “To be ___ ...” 110 Rat-a-___ 111 Dull 112 Justice Kagan 117 Figuring-out shouts 118 “Little House on the Prairie” shopkeeper 119 ___ Stanley Gardner 121 Otoscope-wielding doc 123 That, to Tito 124 ACLU issues: Abbr. 125 Oz musical, with “The” 126 Suffix with propyl

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking some time out of your usually busy social life could be just what you need to help you focus on putting those finishing touches on your plans for a possible career change. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A misunderstanding about a colleague’s suggestions could create a delay in moving on with your proposal. But by week’s end, all the confusing points should finally be cleared up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel overwhelmed by all the tasks you suddenly have to take care of. But just say the magic word — help! — and you’ll soon find others rushing to offer much-needed assistance. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Finishing a current project ahead of schedule leaves you free to deal with other upcoming situations, including a possible workplace change, as well as a demanding personal matter. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Turn that fine-tuned feline sensitivity radar up to high to help uncover any facts that could influence a decision you might be preparing to make. Devote the weekend to family activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A state of confusion is soon cleared up with explanations from the responsible parties. Don’t waste time chastising anyone. Instead, move forward with your plans. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might feel obligated to help work out a dispute between family members. But this is one of those times when you should step aside and let them work out their problems on their own. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your ability to resolve an on-the-job problem without leaving too many ruffled feathers earns you kudos from co-workers. You also impress major decision-makers at your workplace. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Newly made and long-held friendships merge well, with possibly one exception. Take time to listen to the dissenter’s explanations. You could learn something important. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be prepared to be flexible about your current travel plans. Although you don’t have to take them, at least consider suggestions from the experts in the travel business. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A problem with a recent financial transaction could lead to more problems later on unless you resolve it immediately. Get all the proof you need to support your position. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Daydreaming makes it difficult to stay focused on what you need to do. But reality sets in by midweek, and you manage to get everything done in time for a relaxing weekend. BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to reach out to those in need of spiritual comfort makes you a much-revered, much-loved person in your community.

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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Thick slices 6 Modeling materials 11 John le Carre spy 12 Excursion 14 Impede 15 RV 16 Scepter topper 17 Cleavage-hiding scarf 19 Shell game need 20 “So be it” 22 “You’ve got mail” co. 23 Bacterium 24 Suitable for singing 26 Nobility member 28 Enjoyment 30 Hearty quaff 31 Parlor pieces 35 Phi Beta ___ 39 Quarry 40 30-Across provider 42 Mountain lake 43 Anger 44 Wheat bundle 46 Central 47 Monkey (with) 49 Put a ___ on (deaden) 51 Sound system 52 Lubricate 53 Decorate 54 Dadaist Max

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DOWN 1 Sleazy 2 Lithe 3 Jungfrau, for one 4 Complaint 5 Middle East nation 6 Coiled part of the inner ear 7 Waikiki wingding 8 $ dispenser 9 “Hooray!” 10 Villainous looks 11 Sandbar 13 Metric measures 18 Officer of the law 21 Swell 23 Terrific 25 Prompt 27 Wapiti 29 Kidney component 31 Skewers 32 Mistakes in print 33 Abounded 34 Seek restitution 36 South American plains 37 Mass figure 38 Violinist Rieu 41 18-Down’s emblem 44 Prophet 45 Jamie of “M*A*S*H” 48 Expert 50 Chaps

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TRIVIA TEST BY FIFI RODRIGUEZ 2014 KING FEATURES

1. LITERATURE: Who wrote the sci-fi novel “The Time Machine”? 2. LANGUAGE: What English word is pronounced exactly like its first letter, even though it’s five letters long? 3. HISTORY: Which Russian leader introduced the policy of “glasnost,” a greater openness? 4. FOOD & DRINK: What is Bardolino? 5. SCIENCE: What is the focus of agronomy? 6. LAW: What is “voir dire”? 7. BIBLE: Which biblical character ascended to heaven in a whirlwind? 8. MUSIC: What famous singersongwriter starred in the 1980

SPORTS MOVIES

remake of “The Jazz Singer”? 9. ANATOMY: How many wisdom teeth does an adult usually have? 10. MOVIES: Who played the devil-possessed child in “The Exorcist”? Answers 1. H.G. Wells 2. Queue 3. Mikhail Gorbachev 4. Italian red wine 5. Crop production and soil management 6. Questioning of prospective jurors 7. Elijah 8. Neil Diamond 9. Four 10. Linda Blair

KING CROSSWORD

SPORTS MOVIES

Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions — forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.

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HOUSTON MESA FUELWOODS

Shaggy-Bark, Juniper, Aligator Redheart Mix, and Oak, Call for Prices, Delivery Available 928-474-9859

FURNITURE Couch, loveseat, chair & ottoman. Great condition only 3 years old. $250.00 Obo 602-710-0920

MISCELLANEOUS *CANCER CASES* www.cancerbenefits.com Call 800-414-4328.

20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257 Amana Cream Color Refrigerator, Freezer on Top w/Ice Maker. (D30”x32.5 Across Front) $225. Coffee Table, Oval Glass Top (36x22.5), Black Iron Legs w/Glass Second Shelf $75. 480-584-8681 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Blind-Cleaning & More! The Scooter Store, Electric Wheelchair, $1200.obo Call 928-970-1562 to view and/or make offer.

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS 2000 Infinity QX4, 4WD,Leather Interior, Sun Roof, CD, 111,000 Miles, Mechanically Sound, Second Owner, Recently Detailed, $5500. 970-729-0222 or 928-978-1452 AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, LOCAL: Will Pick Up, Good Prices, DAVE’S AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, Parts for Sale, M-F, 9-5, Sat 9-1, 928-474-4440 Chevy Pickup, 4.8 liter v8, extended cab, no dents/no rust. less than 20K miles, $12,000.obo Mini Cooper S, Supercharged, Less than 38K miles, $12,000.obo Toyota Pickup, 4x4 camper topper, 22R Engine, Needs Carburetor, New Battery, Clutch Master Cylinder, Clave cylinder, Lift Kit, Alum Wheels, $3500.obo 928-970-1562 to view and/or make offer.

PARTS For Sale: Fiberglass Bed Cover for 88-98 Chevy PU w/6.5 ft. Bed, $250. Call 928-474-3313

RVS

New Dining Room Set: Brand NEW!! 6 pieces. Table (36 x 60), 4 Chairs & Bench. Walnut Stain. $550. 928-474-4424 bobbisdesign@gmail.com

GUNS/KNIVES

2004 Holiday Rambler Atlantis, Class C, 30 foot, Ford V10/415 Immaculate/ non/smoking ,Deluxe upgrades, slide out, split kitchen and bath, walk-around bed, basement storage,awning, ducted air conditioning and furnace,Onan generator,all new tires,low milage $35,000.928-517-1181 paysonwriter@gmail.com.

SUVS

Firearms & Ammunition ,

Call Brian Havey CERTIFIED

ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR position is available at Gila County Superior Court. F/T w/benefits, starting salary is $46,467/yr. For info see: http://www.gilacountyaz.gov/g overnment/human_resources/ employment/employment_opp ortunities.php or call (928) 425-7971 x 11. EOE

CLERICAL/OFFICE Full Time Receptionist in a Busy Accounting and Tax Office, Bring Resume to 1008 S. Beeline Hwy, M-F, 9-5

Ophthalmology Back Office: FT/SDOE Ophthalmic Assistant w/Training and Experience Preferred. Dependable, Honest, Hardworking, Willing to Commit to Training Courses Provided, (Sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Requiring Home Study.) Must Desire a Career in Ophthalmology. Will Consider Trainee who is able to Commit to Training in Phoenix. Call 602-944-3347 to Schedule and Interview

CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AGENCY! CPR, FIRST AID, TB AND FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD REQUIRED.

We can direct you in obtaining these items.SUBMIT RESUME TO: EMAIL: cgiardino@caringpresence.com IN PERSON: Majestic Rim 310 E Tyler Parkway #213 Monday-Friday 8:00AM — 5:00PM (928) 848-7223 Experienced BREAKFAST & LUNCH/COOK Wanted for Early Bird Cafe-Pine, AZ; Expierence Required. Apply Within/No Phone Calls! Needed: Server Full/Part Time, Experienced, 18 and Older, Apply between 2pm and 5pm Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe 928-468-6500

COOK & DIETARY AIDE NEEDED

at Payson Care Center. Must have experience, preferably in long-term care. Apply in person at:

ANDYMAN ERVICES

for all your hard water problems

TRAILERS 1995 Trails West Sante Fe 3 horse slant gooseneck w/large tack room inc/Queen bed. Permanent plates. Gray in color. Trailer is in great shape. Asking $5000, or might do some trading for cash and a 2-horse. 928-970-0410.

DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor

HEALTH CARE

DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor

BANNER HEALTH CLINIC PAYSON Is currently accepting applications for Certified Medical Assistant, Apply at: Bannerhealth.com Job#121915

MECHANICAL Affordable Automotive, Now Accepting Resumes, for FT Mechanic, Call 928-474-1000

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Affordable Care Act Broker Guidance Start-to-Finish

ELECTRICAL, NEW & REPAIR — ROC#170033 PLUMBING, NEW & REPAIR — ROC#263914 CARPENTRY, PAINTING, CUSTOM HOMES — ROC#211347 CEMENT, ROOFING — ROC#218329

WE DO IT ALL!

15 years Office ª 928-472-2429 n Doc ª 928-978-7780 in Payso

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Handymen NEED HELP??? WE CAN DO IT!!! Yard work, carpentry, concrete, masonry, flooring, moving, hauling. Accurate estimates. On time, On target and on the money. Mike 928-978-4700

WATER HEATER GUY’s and OTHER PLUMBING NEED’s Installation and repair Father and Son team serving Rim Country and the Verde Valley call John 928-978-7145 not a license contractor

LANDSCAPING

Sign-up until March 31st to avoid first year penalty. Broker-Joel Dean, Beeline Insurance, 807 S.Beeline Hwy.Ste.C 928-478-7151 Auto,Home,Life,Health & Medicare Supplements In Walmart M.W.F/10am-2pm Ruth Rand ad

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107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 Order: 10067915 Cust: -POORBOYS General Remodling, In Keywords: 2x3 CD art#: 20115257 Class: Construction Size: 2.00 X 3.00

HANDYMAN

Tri-City Fire District located in Southern Gila County is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief starting Jan. 6, 2014 thru Feb 17, 2014. For details, including qualifications and hiring packet, please visit our web site www.tricityfiredistrict.com

Classifieds!

Ask about Water Conditioners 2008 Toyota Highlander, 4WD, All Leather Luxury Package, 64K Miles, $19,000. Priced Below Book 928-978-1551

GENERAL

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ENERAL &

INSTRUCTOR 928-970-0062

SHOTGUN: Remington Model 1100, 20 Gauge. Walnut Stock, Excellent Condition, 928-468-1448

GENERAL Caregivers

Poor Boy’s G H S

CCW CLASS: $75.00

Perfect Condition, German Made Sig-Sauer p226 for Sig 357 w/two 12 round mags, instructions, carrying case. Accepts 40 Smith & Wesson Barrel. Custom Bianchi standard or cross draw holster. $900. For all DeWalt 12in miter saw, Extra fine cut blade. Hardly used. List $460. for $275. 928-474-2272

EMPLOYMENT

Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences. Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Accepting all Major Credit Cards. 1-855-424-3118 or 928-282-3118

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE INVESTORS: Payson’s Best View: 3Br/2Ba 119 E. Pine St. $74.9K ($800/mo) 928-474-4000 Recently on Market F.S.B.O. Moderatly Priced Home, Great Payson Neighborhood, Alpine Village, 2Br/2Ba SITE BUILT, Beautiful Lot w/Large Ponderosa Pines, Home Warranty, If you’re looking for a Great Home, in one of Payson’s Greatests Neighborhoods, this may be for you! $149,500. Call 928-970-1872

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

Ruth Rand

Local Independent Broker

978-9108

Call for appointment Serving the Rim Country since 1997

CONSTRUCTION New construction, Remodels, Home repairs, Fee Estimates Licensed & Bonded 928) 468-2016

HANDYMAN

1987 2Br/1Ba 14x60, Completely Remodeled, “Like New”,$10,500. + $225.mo Park Rent 1986 1Br/1Ba 12x40, $6900 in Star Valley Park, 928-978-3423

MOBILES FOR SALE Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT

A Affordable 1 Handyman, Serving the Rim Country Area Whatever Needs to be Done! Steve 928-978-4861 Not a licensed contractor

2Br/1Br Upstairs, $550.mo Water/Sewer & Trash Included, Avail Jan.15, Pets-No, 928-478-6188

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT Apartments For Rent

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

and a Happy NEW APARTMENT, too!

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2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly

ASPEN COVE

801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Large Studio, Full Kitchen, Lots of Storage,Laundry Room with W/D, All Appliances, Newly Remodled, Pets-Neg.,Utilities Included, Avail.-Jan.1; $550.p/m+Dep. 480-236-9625 STUDIO APARTMENT, UPSTAIRS, QUIET, Secluded RV Park. $559/month + Deposit, Includes Tax, All Utilities, Smoking/Pets-No!! Avail March 1st 928-474-8222

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT AVAILABLE NOW 1566sf of Prime Commercial Space for $985.mo Maximum Exposure on Beeline Hwy, Large Sign, 928-472-2200

Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 Professional Suites Available, Also: Office Space Avail. up to 3344sf; Call 928-978-0149 Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

Rim View OFFICE PARK, Executive Suites, Payson’s Premier Office Space, 708 E. Hwy 260, 928-472-7035.

CONDOMINIUMS 2Br/1Ba, Second Floor, $600.mo, Pets-No, Contact Virginia at 602-615-5142 or 623-780-1394

HOMES FOR RENT Quiet 2Bd/1.5Ba:Covered Porch/RV Parking w/Deck, W/D, All Appliances, Treed Fenced Yard, Central, Walking Distance-Payson Middle Scool $700.p/m+Security, Seperate Laundry Area:928-951-4422 River Community Home, Guest House, Studio, Barn w/Greenhouse, Small Horse barn for Rent. $1475.p/m. 2Bd/1ba Main House, 1Bd/1Ba w/kitchen guest house, 800sf studio w/deck. 500sf barn w/workshop. Horse/dogs-ok. Need first/last month rent plus $500.cleaning dep.and $500.pet dep. Will trade fix-up labor toward rent and deposits at $15.p/hour Need Renter today. Call Don 928-951-0910 Very Nice 3Br/2Ba Sun Room, Beautiful Kitchen, 2 Car Garage, Electric Heat/AC, Gas Fireplace, $1200.mo 928-595-0743 Historical Main Street Home, 3Br. Den, Formal Dining, Stove, Refrig., Evap Cooler, Wood Stove, W/D Hookup in Laundry Room, Small Orchard, Lg Covered Porch, Overlooks GreenValley Lake 706 S. Oak, $780.mo 928-474-8833 Large clean 3br/2ba, central heating and cooling, fenced in backyard, small workshop, $975/mo, call 978-1385. Newly Remodeled Inside & Out 2Br/1.5Ba, Granite Countertops, Smoking/Pets-No, W/D, $945.mo 1yr lease, 1203 N. Ponderosa Circle, 928-472-7125 or 520-403-6164 Payson’s Best View: 3Br,2Ba $800.mo, $760 if Received before the first, 119 E. Pine St. 928-474-4000 for Info/Showing 2Br House, $650.mo; 218 E. Phoenix Street, _________________________ Studo Apt. $450.mo Call Don to see 928-978-3423 Gorgeous,3Br/2Ba, Large 2-Car Garage, Washer/Dryer,Views, Green Valley Park Area, $1450.mo w/6 mo. Lease, non-smoking, Avail. February 1st. Call 619-733-9550

MOBILES FOR RENT 1 Bedroom Mobile w/Enclosed Front Patio/Small Fenced Back Yard. Corner of W. Aero & S. Goodfellow Rd.$565.mo Cable/Water/Rubbish Included Mgr/928-478-2010 2 BR, 1 BA, Mobile Home with laundry. 29 B N. Milky Way , Star Valley, AZ, 12 months lease. Water and Trash included. $535.50, 602-459-1414.

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He is a competitive distance runner. He loves Kool-Aid and calculates that in a year he drinks 150 pounds of sugar in Kool-Aid alone. A friend told him if he continues this habit, he might develop diabetes. Can a skinny, athletic person develop diabetes from consuming sugar? — S.B. ANSWER: Although “sugar” is half the name of sugar diabetes, sugar doesn’t cause diabetes. It’s a popular belief that it does, but it doesn’t. People with diabetes are careful to watch their sugar intake, and they watch their total carbohydrate intake, but diabetics don’t have to eliminate sugar completely from their lives. Careful monitoring of sugar and carbohydrate intake is essential for their control of blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes, the kind that requires insulin for control, often has its onset in younger years. It’s due to a destruction of the insulin-making cells of the pancreas. The destruction is believed to be the work of the immune system. Sugar has nothing to do with it. Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5 percent to 10 percent of all diabetes cases. Type 2 diabetes, the much more common kind, comes about from a decline in insulin production along with a decline in the effectiveness of insulin. Ninety percent of Type 2 diabetics are overweight, and weight loss helps them control their blood sugar. Physical inactivity also contributes to Type 2 diabetes. So do genes. Again, it’s not the sugar intake that produces this common type of diabetes. But monitoring the intake of sugar is important for control of this variety of diabetes. The booklet on diabetes presents this illness and its treatments in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 402W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I think I may have the illness where a person pulls out clumps of hair. I’m not sure of the name. I find I do this after I have caffeine. I have been off caffeine for 25 years, and I do not pull my hair out. I thought this might be helpful to others. — K.H. ANSWER: The name of the condition is trichotillomania (TRICK-oh-TILL-uh-MAY-knee-uh). Between 4 million and 11 million Americans have it. It’s called an impulse disorder. I hadn’t heard about a caffeine connection. If this holds true for others, they will deeply appreciate your advice. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You recently wrote that Excedrin with caffeine enhances pain relief. I believe that often the cause of headaches is withdrawal from caffeine. Another inference of this fact is to wean oneself from caffeine when trying to kick the habit. — B.B. ANSWER: You’re right. One of the withdrawal symptoms from going cold turkey off somewhatheavy caffeine consumption is headache, particularly migraine headache. I’m right. Caffeine is a mild painkiller that increases the painkilling capacities of other analgesics when incorporated into the same tablet as those analgesics. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.