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Movie Latest installment in the “Taken” series is the weakest, says critic. PAGE 4

Event Pony Express riders on their way next week. PAGE 2

Food Enjoy your favorite produce even in the winter months — right out of the can. PAGE 7

A snowshoe adventure Page 6

RIM REVIEW • JANUARY 21, 2015

Pony Express riders on their way next week

Good go

BY TERESA MCQUERREY RIM REVIEW EDITOR

Once again the new year will be welcomed with a look back as the 57th Annual Hashknife Pony Express commemorative ride roars into the Rim Country next week. Riders will be coming down the Rim from Holbrook on their way to Scottsdale Wednesday, Jan. 28. A parade of riders is expected to arrive at the Payson Post Office at 4:45 p.m. They will then take the time to meet and talk with residents. Each child present will get a commemorative handkerchief and prizes for the annual coloring contest in which youngsters participate for the event. There will also be memorabilia to purchase. In advance of the ride, residents can get a special letter envelope for $1 each, which features a brief history of the event and illustrations. To learn more about posting letters with the Pony Express ride, go online to www.hashknifeponyexpress.com. The Rim Country’s Pony Express committee is hosting an enchilada dinner, with dessert, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson, on Airport Road. The cost is $15 per person and the proceeds support the continuation of Hashknife Pony Express Ride and the Payson Elks Lodge. Contact Bonnie Holder, (928) 9516536 or Carleen Williams, (928) 9780808, for dinner tickets or more information on the Hashknife Pony Express. The ride resumes at 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 and are expected to arrive in Scottsdale at noon, Friday, Jan. 30 to help kick-off the annual Parada del Sol.

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January in Arizona is the month-long archery deer season for many units within the state. Weather conditions in the desert, chaparral and the area south of the Mogollon Rim on most days are suitable for entire day hunts in pursuit of whitetail or mule deer. Many northern tier states are locked in the depths of winter, while Arizona with its mild climate is perfect for most outdoor activities, which includes big game hunting. The generous month-long deer season is open to residents and non-residents alike provided a valid hunting license and non-permit deer tag is purchased at a local sporting goods store. The purchase of a $45 deer tag can be used in January, late August, or mid December in some units with the possibility of hunting over two months which is a real bargain. Keep in mind Arizona has a one-deer limit per calendar year for a licensed hunter whether taken with a rifle or bow. During the cooler temperatures of winter and the rut being very active, deer have a tendency to move all day. This increases the chances of at least seeing a few deer in a day’s hunt, whether sitting a stand or using the spot and stalk technique. If you can locate a few does, chances are good a buck is nearby or will be soon. A tree stand or ground blind on water is not nearly as effective during January in comparison to the late summer hunt where deer will frequent a spring or tank because of the heat. Locating a scrape line that a buck has made to attract does can be a good bet to place a stand, because he will return periodically to a scrape looking for does in estrus. A scrape is an area where a buck has cleared the pine needles and dirt with its hooves and left his scent for a doe to locate. Bucks in the rut tend to be less wary because they are preoccupied with locating does or staying with the does they are traveling with. It is possible to locate a buck by glassing, then stalking within archery range for a shot when they are focused on keeping a doe nearby. Whitetail or mule deer bucks are CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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The Hashknife Pony Express Rider come to town Wednesday, Jan. 28, arriving at the post office at 4:45 p.m.

AROUND RIM COUNTRY Christmas tree drop-off The Town of Payson is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at the Payson Event Center (Rodeo Grounds) just south of town and west of the casino. Residents can bring their trees and deposit them in the designated area at the Payson Event Center parking lot. Drop-offs can be made any time of day through Jan. 26, 2015. Please be sure all decorations have been removed prior to disposal and please remember this service is for residential Christmas trees only. Arizona Professional Writers host author Join a gathering of the Arizona Professional Writers at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the community room of the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. The group is hosting Sharon Langdale, author of a Vein of Justice — a novel filled with mystery, love and adventure. Langdale will give a presentation sharing

about real life experiences that serve as a backdrop for her novel followed by a book signing session. Books will be available for purchase by cash or check. This event is open to the public free of charge. Attendees may bring their own lunch if they wish.

Mount Cross dedicates new building The bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will come to Payson to dedicate the new Mount Cross building at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan 25. The new building houses a large worship center so all interested people are invited to attend the service. Refreshments will be served. Mount Cross Lutheran is at 601 E. Highway 260, across the highway from Tiny’s. Sunday services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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COVER Time to try a snowshoe trek on top of the Rim. Read about a writer’s experience with a four-legged companion.

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Spaghetti Dinner The third- and fourth-grade class of Payson Christian School is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner benefit to raise money for an April trip to the Creation Museum in Kentucky. The dinner is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Payson Christian School, 1000 E. Frontier St. The spaghetti is being prepared by Gerardo’s Firewood Café and the salad is being donated by Macky’s Grill. There will also be rolls, drinks and dessert. Tickets are $8 for a full plate and $5 for a half plate and can be purchased by calling the school at (928) 474-8050. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Denny’s helps Time Out Denny’s of Payson is doing a fundraiser for Time Out from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26. Bring an event flyer. Call (928) 472-8007 for details.

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TRAVEL TALK | KEN BROOKS

ISLAND ESCAPES AWAIT When we think of islands we Other Caribbean islands that I usually picture a tropical scene can recommend are Barbados, surrounded by beautiful beaches Grenada, Jamaica, Martinique, St. with water splashing at the shore. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, TorIslands come in many sizes with tola and Virgin Gorda. You can varying appeal. check these out on the Web to find Close to home is Catalina, those of interest to you. Many which lies just 22 miles cruise ships ply the waoff the coast of Southern ters of the Caribbean California. You can year round and this is the catch a small ferry at eieasiest way to sample ther Long Beach or Los several islands in one or Angeles Harbor and two week’s time. spend 90 minutes at sea We have to mention going to the town of the Hawaiian islands beAvalon. On the way over cause these are often the you will probably spot choice for U.S. citizens flying fish as they pop living in the western reKEN BROOKS out of the water trying to gion. Several airlines fly make a quick getaway daily to a number of the from your boat. Upon arrival, you islands at fares that remain reahave your choice of several small sonable. You will find lovely hotels hotels and motels. It’s best to make here as well as up-scale spas in reservations before departure. which to enjoy your vacation The small town faces the blue hours. It is advisable to rent a car Pacific Ocean for about three on the island you choose in order blocks. At one end is the famous to get around to the various scenic casino, which was constructed in points available. Rental rates are the 1920s and once featured fa- about on par with mainland rates. mous dance bands that broadThe Hawaiian weather is one of casted over national network the selling points for the islands. radio. Downstairs, you’ll find a It’s usually in the low to mid-80s all beautiful movie theatre that also year. It’s “feel good” weather. has a Page pipe organ. You can A good travel agent can impart check on the Web for the events valuable information before you scheduled for the time you plan to visit Hawaii. They know the best visit. places to stay at the most reasonThe beaches are very nice with able rates. a wide swath of sand on which you In Europe, the islands in the can put down a towel or blanket to Mediterranean stand out. There is get a nice suntan. The eateries are Mallorca, Madira/Funchal, as well pleasant and feature the typical as Sicily/Messina, Malta, the Greek American menu. There are several islands of Santorini, Mykonos, bars to enjoy as well. Prices for Nauplion, Patmos and Rhodes. lodging here are about average for You can also take a week’s Greek a room by the sea. island cruise to visit the most popThe islands most Americans ular Greek islands. This would be enjoy at this time of year are found the easiest way to see this area. in the Caribbean. Several airlines England is an island and well have frequent service to the more worth a week or more to discover popular ones. it. First begin in London and work Let’s begin with Puerto Rico. out from there. I suggest you take While it is Spanish in culture and three- and four-day coach tours to language, many residents speak get the most out of your travel exEnglish. The major city is San perience. Scotland is just north Juan with is new and old sections. The Condado Beach area is where most of the fine, luxury hotels are located. Just about everything you might expect in a warm, tropical island location can be found here. The city is busy. It may not be the OPEN FREE relaxing spot you are expecting. ENGINE Honest repairs and Mo8n-5-Sat LIGHT The dining possibilities are many CHECK affordable prices O and varied and shopping in Old il Brakes Town can be interesting. Changes for everything l Various Caribbean islands are Whee Tune-up s close by with offerings to suit al- Alignments under the Hood! most every taste. Nearby Puerto A/C Rico is Saint Thomas. Many cruise Engine H&S 260 Work ships stop here for a day to allow Transmissions passengers to shop and swim at 3650 Highway 260, Suite B very fine beaches. If this is not for you, a close ferryboat ride takes in Star Valley you to quiet and beautiful Saint 928-472-CARS (2277) John.

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AT THE MOVIES

TAKEN 3

Special effects explosions no substitute for good action The weakest of the three films in the awards for the stars, directors, writers and “Taken” series with Liam Neeson, as it producers. The Oscars also go to all sorts turns out, is the newest. We want plenty of of behind the scenes technical people who action in an action film. actually make the magic, but who we would The second film wastes much too much otherwise never know about. These measscreen time on pointless chase scenes. ures allow us to judge the artistic and techSome of the pointless chase scenes director nical side of the movie biz. Oliver Megaton managed to make with exBut who can the studios count on to cessive numbers of crashed cars, cars flip- Andy McKinney bring the eyes into the theaters? Which ping over for no particular reason and cars Reviewer stars cost a lot and produce the least revbursting into flames. In one scene a truck enue? carrying one of those big sea-going cargo The envelope please — Scottsdale born containers breaks loose and bounces down the free- Emma Stone is the most cost effective star in the Holway. All very nicely and very expensively done, but lywood heavens. According to Forbes magazine, repetitious and dull, if you can believe that. Emma Stone brings in a staggering $61.50 for every In one gag that worked — Bryan Mills (the ex-spy dollar producers award her in her pay packet. No played by Neeson) takes out a Lear Jet by driving a doubt the two huge moneymakers “The Amazing Spihigh end Porsche into and ripping out one of the land- der-Man” and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” had a lot ing gear. I liked that one. to do with those numbers. She has also been recogBut we want tension in an action flick and then ret- nized at various award ceremonies, going all the way ribution. “Taken” and “Taken 2” managed that equa- back to 2008 with “Superbad”. She has received tion much better. “Taken 3” substitutes elaborate car awards for “Easy A” and as a voice actress in “The wrecks for that dynamic to the disservice of the Croods”. She earned recognition for “Birdman” along watchers in the dark. with an astonishing seven different awards for “The The story follows the track of the first two films. Help”. The artists have rewarded her. I think we can We substitute ruthless Russian criminals for the ruth- make the case that she deserves a fatter paycheck less Albanian criminals of the other films and change from her producers. the kidnapping of a family member to the murder of Other actors that provide their employers with a a family member, but otherwise the story line feels big bang for the buck include Dwayne “The Rock” pretty familiar. Johnson, the mighty Thor himself — Chris Besides Neeson, Famke Janssen returns as Bryan Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence (still in her early 20s Mills’ ex-wife. Beautiful young Maggie Grace has a and with two Oscars already) and everybody’s faplumper role as their daughter in this edition. Forest vorite tough guy, Vin Diesel. Whitaker, who absolutely cannot turn in a poor perYou might be surprised to see who the actors are formance, plays the L.A. police detective who tries to who provide the worst bang for the buck. The very solve the murder. worst of all didn’t surprise me particularly. The everThe best parts of the film for me included the spy predictable Adam Sandler brings in a miserable $3.20 trade craft that the Neeson character used to simul- for every dollar of pay. He seems to be turning to protaneously elude the police pursuit and to find the mur- ducing movies these days after several box office derer. And of course as in all the “Taken” films we duds. Johnny Depp is another poor investment. His relish the bad dudes receiving their just desserts. For latest film, “Transcendence” lost buckets of cash, me, not nearly enough bad dudes received their just cash which his strong performance could not return desserts. The other “Taken” films slayed more bad to the producers. His films often score more of an guys, but never went over the edge into camp, like the artistic than a commercial success. Ben Stiller and very bloody “Shoot’um Up”. Ryan Reynolds seem to have more fame than bankaWriter/producer Luc Besson (also a well regarded bility. director) also wrote the very famous, very good “La The biggest surprise to me came when I read the Femme Nikita” and “The 5th Element” along with name of another two-time Oscar winner on the list of such others as the 2014 “Lucy” with Scarlet Johans- the not bankable, Tom Hanks. He has made so many son. “Lucy” did nearly half a billion worldwide and truly wonderful films — films that I and millions of touched everyone around it with gold. Besson knows other delighted in — that I just assumed that he what the public wants to see. brought home the bacon. French director Oliver Megaton specializes in acThere seems to be a correlation between how estion flicks, having directed “Taken 2”, “Columbiana” tablished an actor is and his ranking in this list. and “Transporter 3”. The French director and writer Maybe Tom Hanks and the others just command such for some reason changed his professional name from high paychecks that the ratio looks bad even if their Fontana to Megaton. Maybe Megaton sounds more movies are big successes. The other actors, those actionish to him. with a good return, are either young, too young to Only two saw blades for this film that substitutes command a pay premium, or niche actors like The special effects for story and justice served hot. Luc Rock or Vin Diesel. Besson allowed his folks a generous $48 million Or maybe Hollywood makes no sense. budget for a PG-13 film lasting one hour and 49 minutes. The theater shows better films this week, see one of them.

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RIM HISTORY RIM HISTORY BACK WHEN | STAN BROWN

CHARACTERS BELOW THE RIM CHAPTER 11: GENERAL GEORGE CROOK

The time was early in the summer of 1871. Indian raids on white settlers in the Territory had become so constant that a separate military department was created for Arizona. Sent to take command of the new department was General George Crook, a veteran of many battles in the Civil and Indian Wars. The danger from Apaches was especially acute in the Rim Country, and beginning in Tucson he set out on a 600-mile trek to inspect the various Army posts that surrounded the central mountains. It was evident that STAN BROWN while the Rim Country was protected by Army posts on the east, the south and the west, the north was wide open, both for Apache incursions and for their escape when pursued. [1] Also, to take supplies or move troops between Camp Apache and Camp Verde required a very long trek to the north. To alleviate that problem one of the General’s ﬁrst operations was to scout across the edge of the Mogollon Rim, seeking a shorter route. [2] His plan was to establish a military road that would end up at Fort Whipple in Prescott where he would headquarter the Arizona Military Department. As he blazed a trail close to the edge of the Rim a frightening event occurred at the head of the East Verde River. The General’s aide John Bourke recounts this in his book “On The Border With Crook”. [3] “We were riding along in a very lovely stretch of pine forest one sunny afternoon, admiring the wealth of timber which would

one day be made tributary to the world’s commerce, looking down upon the ever varying colors of the wild flowers which spangled the ground for leagues… and ever and anon exchanging expressions of pleasure and wonder at the vista spread out beneath us in the immense basin to the left and front, bounded by the lofty ridges of the Sierra Ancha and the Matitzal (sic), each (of us) talking pleasantly to his neighbor… We were all delighted to go into camp in such a romantic spot, when whiz! whiz! sounded the arrows of a small party of Tontos who had been watching our advance and determined to try the effects of a brisk attack.” He continues, reporting how the arrows made no noise to alert the larger body of troops following to the rear. “The arrows were discharged with such force that one of them entered a pine tree as far as the feathers, and another not quite so far but still too far to allow its extraction.” The reaction of the troops was quick, as they darted behind trees for cover and began firing upon the natives, who in turn retreated over the edge of the Rim. After this encounter the Crook party found a nearby spring, less than a mile in from the edge of the Rim. There was a lovely meadow, plenty of shade and the perfect spot for a camp. It became a regular stop for soldiers on the Crook Military Road, and the soldiers named it General’s Springs. The Crook Road was under construction from 1871 to 1874, when the first wagons were able to negotiate it. The Crook campaign against the Apaches was ferocious during these years, but the General came to be highly respected by the Apaches for his truthfulness, courage and straightforward dealing. They called him the Grey Fox because his full, sandy beard was sprinkled with grey hair and his

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still wary enough, even in the rut, that the opportunity for a hunter to make a shot is often very difﬁcult. The key is to hunt where there are deer. Preseason scouting is essential, which includes looking for fresh tracks and droppings in an area or spending some time with a quality pair of optics glassing the nearby and distant ridges and canyons. Another telltale sign is to identify rubs where the bucks have challenged the shrubs or very small saplings with his antlers. Of course, a wellused scrape line can be golden in ﬁnding an area to hunt. Archery javelina season is also open during the month of January for those who se-

cured a tag by the lottery drawing held in the early fall. Most archery javelina hunters also buy an over the counter deer tag which makes the January hunt even more exciting. Javelina are often called “pigs”, but they are actually a collared peccary closely related to a rodent. They don’t see well, which allows a hunter to approach them for an easier archery shot compared to deer. With a little planning a hunter can be in the ﬁeld in pursuit of both species of big game on the same archery hunt. Keep this in mind for next year by ﬁlling out the forms for the lottery javelina draw and make January even more fun to archery hunt. Good luck, and enjoy the Arizona outdoors in 2015, God’s creation.

blue-grey eyes seemed to pierce the innermost thoughts of the native people. Furthermore, he was smart and wily as a fox. Crook was quick to recognize that the Apaches were not one uniﬁed tribe, but different groups, clans and even dialects. He also realized his soldiers could never track the Apaches in this rugged canyon country, so he enlisted individual tribal members to be scouts, tracking down other Apache warriors and camp sites. Conﬂicts did arise when scouts found they were tracking and battling members of their own family clan. They would then desert during a battle. However, the General impressed upon the natives that he had not come to make war but to avoid it if they would settle on the reservations set aside for them. It is understandable that the Apaches would not submit to such an incarceration nor surrender land they had called their hunting grounds for 300 years. Crook’s alternative was to show no mercy to those who did not cooperate with the white military presence. The threat of sporadic Apache raids continued as long as 1890. In spite of the war, General Crook was known for his humility and fairness. He always rode a mule for its stamina and surefootedness in this rough terrain. One time he was taking a scouting party from San Carlos and the troops were riding ahead. When they came to a fork in the road they left a soldier there to tell the General which road they had taken. That posted soldier saw a fellow looking like a prospector, dressed in plain, rugged clothes, riding his way on a mule. The man on the mule said to the soldier, “My man, what are you doing here?” The private answered, “Waiting to tell that old (so and so) Crook which trail to take.”

Crook answered, “Go ahead and join your command, and I will tell the old (so and so) myself.” On another occasion a chief packer was looking for helpers and asked a fellow he saw, “I say, old fellow, do you want a job?” The “fellow”, General Crook, asked what the job might be. The packer replied, “At packing. I’ll pay you $40 a month and board.” The General responded that he could not accept without throwing up his present job. The packer asked what he was working at, and the answer was “I am at work commanding this department just at present.” Later the packer came to the General’s headquarters to apologize, expecting to be discharged. Instead he was told, with a smile, to return to his duties. In 1875 Crook was transferred to duty elsewhere, but served in the Army until his sudden death in Chicago in 1890. His remains were interred in Arlington National Cemetery. The Sioux war chief Red Cloud, against whom Crook had waged a campaign, said of the General, “He at least never lied to us. His words gave us hope.” [1] Camp Apache on the east in the White Mountains, Camp Verde on the west in the Verde Valley, plus Fort Whipple in Prescott, and Fort McDowell on the south along the lower Verde River. [2] Fort Apache was established in May 1870 and named ﬁrst Camp Ord. Later the name was changed to Camp Mogollon, then to Camp Thomas, and ultimately in 1879, Fort Apache. We shall use that ﬁnal designation throughout this article. [3] page 145f. University of Nebraska Press, Bison Book, 1971

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COVER STORY | PETE ALESHIRE

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While the snow from the New Year’s storm is gone, hopefully more snow will fall atop the Mogollon Rim before winter is over, so your can enjoy a snowshoeing adventure.

A snowshoe adventure Lobo bounded across the frozen meadow, joy personified. He rose up out of the white depths with each lunge, spattering snow on all sides, then plunged back into the snow to his chin. I stood easily atop the snow, thanks to my big-brained cleverness and my brand new snowshoes, as he plowed through the drifts with a brute force undulation. The sight of him laboring along gave me a guilty, but savorable pleasure. You must understand this about Lobo: He’s solid muscle, but graceful as a ballet dancer. He can match paces with a greyhound, he can skip lightly over six-foot block walls. He makes me look like an animated sack of wheat. I’m jealous and pudgy and in my little wizened heart, not a generous person. So I will admit this right up front: For the first time in our relationship he looked like the clumsy blunderer — and I had the undisputed advantage. Lord: I love snowshoes. I packed Lobo in the Jeep for a jaunt to the Rim, figuring I’d finally give him a workout. On foot, I have to hike myself to death to make him break a sweat — except, of course, dogs don’t sweat. But I finally had the advantage. Of course, this seemed not to bother Lobo a whit. He went bounding this way and that as I slogged along. He found the snow a source of endless discovery and fascination. For he had access to the secret world of snow, lost

to me in my nifty snowshoes, with my dull ears and my useless nose — good only for dripping in the 15-degree cold. In truth, a whole world scurries and squirms beneath the snow — which insulates everything beneath its shroud from the bitterness of wind. Snow remains mostly air, which hoards the heat in a lattice of ice crystals. A whole ecosystem thrives beneath that insulated layer. Specialized algae, bacteria and fungi go about their secret business in the snow — which breathes in and out — a constant process of vapor exchange. These organisms hum along all winter, decomposing buried plant matter and sustaining an ecosystem of mites and spiders and species of insects blessed with natural antifreeze. Those fungi, algae, insulated plants and insects in their turn sustain mice and shrews and squirrels, which live in burrows and tunnels along the underside of downed logs. And those squirrels and mice in their turn sustain foxes and coyotes and other eager creatures that pad through the snow — stopping to sniff and listen for the furtive signs of life beneath the surface. Wolves have long hunted happily in the snow, taking advantage of the distress of deer and elk. One study I read found that the deeper the snow, the better the hunting for wolves that live on deer. The wolves bound through the snow more readily than the fleet footed, sharp-hooved deer. Recalling that conclusion, I stopped to watch Lobo cock his head alertly, then bury

his cold, pointy nose in a snowdrift. He burrowed in, rooted about, but came up empty — his face frosted. He has a two-layer coat, which leaves drifts of hairballs in my living room twice a year — but that serves him well in the snow. Lobo looked back, grinning ear to pointed ear, before bounding on ahead. He stopped at the base of a huge, old-growth ponderosa — its red, vanilla-scented bark deeply plated and vivid against the pure white of the snow. Lobo dug experimentally, then again buried his head. He emerged in triumph a moment later. I shuffled forward to look. Lobo had a mouth full of coyote scat. “Good, grief, Lobo. Drop it,” I hollered. He dropped it, not a bit abashed. “What is it with you and coyote do-do?” I said. He just grinned. We mushed on for a couple of hours — all the way to a snatch-your-breath view from the edge of the Mogollon Rim, a perfect day in the unbroken snow. I stood in the buzzing silence, in the company of the dog that had followed me and my kind the 100,000 years since Homo sapiens departed Africa and set out to claim the world. Then we turned and headed back to the car, Lobo as eager as ever, me growing tired. I crunched through the snow, my smug sense of superiority waning. “No telling what you’d do with snow-

shoes,” I said as he came up behind. Just then, he stepped deftly on the back of my snowshoe. I pitched head first into the snow. I came up a sputtering. I put my arm out to rise — and sunk in the snow to my armpit. I floundered like a drowning man with brain damage, struggling to get my oversized feet under me. I got one foot half placed, but the edge of the snowshoe slid into the snow at an angle as I rose and I lurched sideways into a snowdrift. I rolled over on my back like a beached whale. I stared a moment at the startling blue sky, without a hint of upward leverage. So I flopped over onto my stomach. But when I kneeled to rise, my knees and hand plunged into the drift and I did another face-plant. Lobo must have figured I was looking for shrews. Finally, somehow, I rolled into a crouch, rose by sheer force of will and accumulated humiliation and floundered a couple of steps through the drift, flailing for my balance. I shivered, finally unsteadily upright. Lobo sat at a distance with his head cocked, trying to make sense of the game. I gathered up my frozen dignity. “What are you looking at?” I demanded. He grinned, but said nothing. “Oh, yeah?” I said. “Well. I’m not the one eating coyote crap,” I added haughtily. He grinned, turned and bounded off through the snow, the world made new — and delightfully full of scat.

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Take inventory of your canned goods; packages and other pantry stock; check what’s in your freezer and start planning some warm, filling meals for the cold January and February nights ahead. Have some pasta, canned pumpkin and Italian sausage on hand, add a few other things and you can put together Baked Ziti with Pumpkin and Sausage. Combine some of your favorite canned fruits with a nut and crumbled cookie topping for a great dessert.

Enjoy favorite produce all year long Even though cold weather has arrived, you can still enjoy mouth-watering peaches, juicy tomatoes and sweet corn - all your summer favorites - thanks to the can. Fruits and vegetables are picked at the peak of their ripeness, when they’re at their best, and canned just hours after picking. The canning process, therefore, locks in their nutrients, freshness and flavor naturally, without the need for preservatives. So, they’re available and in-season all year long. Additionally, many canned fruits and vegetables have equal or more nutrients than their fresh and frozen counterparts. Canned peaches, for example are more nutritious than fresh, according to an Oregon State University study, because they have higher levels of vitamins A, C and E, as well as folate and antioxidants. These delicious recipes will allow you to enjoy the flavors of summer, no matter what time of the year it is. Remember, your favorite fruits and vegetables are only a can away. Note: While name brand products are listed, any similar product should work in the dishes below.

BAKED ZITI WITH PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE Prep time: 20 minutes; cook time: 25 minutes; makes 12 servings Nonstick cooking spray 4 cups dry regular or whole-wheat ziti 1, 15-ounce can Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch cayenne pepper 1, 12-ounce can Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Fat Free Milk 4 links (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian-seasoned chicken sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1, 6-ounce package or about 4 cups pre-washed baby spinach 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim or 2% milk reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 4-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and set aside for later use. Drain pasta; return to cooking pot. Meanwhile, combine pumpkin, flour, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper in medium skillet over medium heat. Slowly add evaporated milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken slightly. Pour over pasta in pot. Add sausage and reserved pasta cooking water; stir well. Spread half of pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with spinach. Cover with remaining pasta mixture. Lightly spray piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray. Cover ziti with foil, greased side down. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in small bowl. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PINEAPPLE-PEACH-PEAR SKILLET CRISP Prep time: 5 minutes; makes 8 servings TOPPING:

4 ounces (1 cup) chopped pecans 1/3 cup butter

24 gingersnap cookies, coarsely crushed BASE:

1, 20-ounce can Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits or Chunks, undrained 1, 15.25-ounce can Del Monte Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches in Heavy Syrup, drained 1, 15.25-ounce can Del Monte Sliced Pears in Heavy Syrup, drained 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch Salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pecans and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat, stir in cookie crumbs until well coated with butter and set aside on separate plate. Combine pineapple, peaches, pears, cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, and salt, if desired, in same skillet. Bring to full boil over medium-high heat. Boil 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, if desired, and sprinkle evenly with cookie mixture. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

LEFTOVER TURKEY TORTILLA SOUP Prep time: 30 minutes; cook time: 20 minutes; makes 4 servings Vegetable oil 1, 14.5-ounce can tomatoes 32 ounces chicken broth Coarse salt (sea salt or kosher), to taste 1, 15-ounce can Allens Butterfield Potatoes 1, 14.5-ounce can Freshlike Crinkle Sliced Carrots 1, 15.25-ounce can Allens Whole Kernel Corn 1, 15.5-ounce can Allens Pinto or Allens Black Beans, drained 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded (ready-made rotisserie chicken could be used)

6 ounces bite-size corn tortilla chips 1 cup cheese (queso fresco, feta or Monterey jack) shredded or diced 1/2 cup scallions, chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) 1 lime, cut in wedges Heat vegetable oil in saucepan over medium high heat. Cook tomatoes for a minute, stirring frequently; add broth and salt. Heat to boiling. Add potatoes, carrots, corn, beans and turkey; simmer gently until all ingredients are hot. To serve: ladle soup into bowls. Top with tortilla chips and cheese; garnish with scallions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

TOASTED ALMOND GREEN BEANS Prep time: 5 minutes; cook time: 10 minutes; makes 6 servings 3/4 cup (3 ounces) slivered almonds 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cumin 2, 14.5-ounce cans Del Monte Cut Green Beans, drained Salt and pepper, to taste Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add almonds; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently, being careful not to burn. Add 2 tablespoons butter, Worcestershire, lemon juice and cumin. Cook until butter has melted, stirring constantly. Set almonds aside on separate plate. Melt remaining butter in same skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add beans, and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle almond mixture over beans. Toss and let stand 5 minutes before serving. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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RIM HISTORY JUST FOR FUN SALOME’S STARS

SUPER CROSSWORD

SNAKE HANDLING ACROSS 1 Appear on the scene 7 Mystery writer Christie 13 Sister of Snow White 20 Canadian dollar coin 21 As well 22 Retired female prof 23 Mischievous snake? 25 Capitol Hill bigwig 26 Bicycle part 27 Like Saturn 28 Ink-filled tool 29 Blend 30 One of the Musketeers 32 Graceful bird 34 Touchy-___ (overly emotional) 35 Greets with a head bob 37 What there is when a snake is inside a keg? 42 Sioux tribe member 43 Beatle bride Yoko 45 Golfer Palmer 46 Vienna is its cap. 47 Study of snake vision? 50 Bottom line 52 HP or Dell products 55 Confused 56 Noble act 57 St. Louis Arch architect Saarinen 58 Canoe variety 60 Skeletal axis 62 Snake with a talk show? 65 1980s TV’s “Remington ___” 68 “Crash” actor Koteas 69 Peaceful 70 Snake’s relatives?

73 Arcade game pioneer 75 TV prizes 76 See 81-Down 77 Union foe 78 Billfold filler 82 Org. fining polluters 83 1:50, e.g. 85 Noodles shaped like knotted snakes? 88 Emerald, e.g. 89 Symbol of a team 91 Camera type, for short 92 Frying vessel 93 Thing that hones a snake’s skills? 98 Part of TLC 100 Gather up 101 Treater’s phrase 102 Sobbing soul 104 Sour 105 Tit-for-___ 106 “Pretty nice!” 110 Now being broadcast 113 Living an isolated life 115 Snake’s balderdash? 117 Aromatic 118 Gazed 119 “___ down the hatches!” 120 “No, No, ___” (old musical) 121 Mistake list 122 Broom room DOWN 1 ___ unto itself 2 ___ Hashanah 3 Boxing tactic used by Ali 4 Derives from logic 5 Rule breaker, e.g.

6 Always, to poets 7 On the line 8 Hired hood 9 Snug as ___ 10 “It Had ___ You” 11 Sticks with, as a belief 12 Nibbled away 13 Transmit again 14 Boding sign 15 Sun Yat-___ 16 Pencil tops 17 John of “Three’s Company” 18 Star, to Pierre 19 Baseballer Strawberry 24 Prefix with cycle 28 Infamous box opener 31 Lyric poems sung by single voices 33 Newswoman Barbara 34 “As I Lay Dying” novelist 35 Star burst 36 Big elevator producer 38 Incursion 39 Curve part 40 Connections 41 Lamb’s call 44 Frank 48 Pass gingerly 49 Golf ball supporter 51 Pull along 52 Funeral pile 53 French city on the Orne 54 ___ terrier (dog breed) 57 Internet auction site 59 Ghana’s land 61 Wall coatings 62 Film snippet 63 Petroleum

64 Actress Huppert 65 “Peter Pan” pirate 66 Pack down tightly 67 Actress Stone 68 Where some very big birds are raised 71 Goldfish part 72 Superhero insect 73 Put-on 74 Mai ___ (rum drinks) 77 Surfeit 79 Hopefuls 80 Jazzman Kenton 81 With 76-Across, quit, informally 84 “Jimmy” has two 85 Pre-A.D. abbr. 86 Suffix with ball or bass 87 Suggestion 88 Body signal 90 Unthrifty type 93 Mete (out) 94 Actress Seyfried 95 30-year late-night host 96 Raspy 97 Kigali’s land 99 Rome’s Via ___ 103 Tokyo, once 105 Tightly strung 107 Polish river 108 Prefix with byte 109 Boone of baseball 111 “Gotcha” 112 Pay to live in 114 Filming locale 115 Pal of Tarzan 116 “Go On” network

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You need to be certain that all the right conditions are in place before you take that first step. It can’t hurt to listen to good advice from those who have your best interests at heart. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to get involved in other people’s disputes unless you know the facts behind the disagreements. That’s the best way to be assured of making wise and honest decisions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still need to be careful about how you’re going to spend those energy reserves you finally got around to restoring. Best advice: Avoid overdoing it. Let things take their course. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspect continues to favor travel — alone or with that special person. So if you’ve been putting off making those getaway plans, it’s still a good time to get started on them. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Those so-called golden opportunities that continue to dazzle the Lion still need to be carefully checked out. Be suspicious about anything that looks like the “perfect” prospect. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Changes at the workplace could make it more difficult to do things the way you prefer. But the wise Virgo who shows some flexibility could find it paying off in a big way. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might want to check out the explanation you were given for a sudden shift in your duties. There’s a possibility that you haven’t been told all the facts that you deserve to know. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Having confidence in your abilities is important, especially when you could be facing a new challenge, whether it’s in the workplace or in a personal relationship. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A new work-related opportunity might not be all that it seems. Before making any decisions, you might want to check with others who have had some experience in that area. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A situation involving someone close could benefit from your timely intervention. Avoid being judgmental. There’ll be plenty of time later for those “little talks” you like to have. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Travel could be a surprise element in that new project. Be prepared for other previously undisclosed aspects that also might come to light as you proceed with the work. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Try to balance your work-related responsibilities with the time you’re spending on your recently revived social life. An old friend might be planning to return after a long absence. BORN THIS WEEK: Your sensitivity makes you aware of the needs of others. Have you considered a career as a counselor? © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 $ dispenser 4 Twosome 8 Nonsense 12 Pi follower 13 Green land 14 Sandwich treat 15 Escalade, e.g. 17 Troop group 18 Veer 19 Longing 21 Help 22 West Pointers 26 Dangles a carrot 29 Luncheonette order 30 Compete 31 “Time” founder 32 Jane’s “Glee” role 33 Lo-cal 34 Tramcar fill 35 “Monty Python” opener 36 Traffic cone 37 Golf bag carrier 39 “___ the ramparts ...” 40 Victory 41 Influenza 45 Tarzan’s Mrs. 48 Doctor’s insignia 50 Bassoon’s cousin 51 Bad day for Caesar 52 Matterhorn, for one 53 Zinger 54 Unmatched 55 Crucial

DOWN 1 Curved paths 2 Melt 3 Fashion 4 Ilium’s place 5 Wasn’t well 6 401(k) alternative 7 Go green 8 Tied 9 Coffee shop vessel 10 Mainlander’s memento 11 Parcel of land 16 Mad 20 Corrode 23 Satan’s forte 24 One of the Jackson 5 25 Spotted 26 United nations 27 Emanation 28 On the rocks 29 Clear the tables 32 Sign painter’s aid 33 Hammerstein’s contribution 35 Jr.’s junior 36 Study 38 Nerdy sort 39 Utah city 42 Mountaintop 43 Whine 44 Get a glimpse of 45 Occupation 46 “The ___ Daba Honeymoon” 47 Neither mate 49 Big bother

TRIVIA TEST

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1. LITERATURE: What is Hagrid’s first name in the Harry Potter book series? 2. HISTORY: In what modernday country did the ancient Etruscan civilization once thrive? 3. U.S. STATES: What is the state capital of New Hampshire? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Where was President Lyndon Johnson sworn into office? 5. MOVIES: What was the name of Roy Hobbs’ baseball bat in “The Natural”? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animals would a cryptozoologist study? 7. MYTHOLOGY: Who was Castor’s twin brother?

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8. INVENTIONS: Who is credited with inventing blue jeans? 9. TELEVISION: In what sitcom series was the character of Frasier Crane introduced? 10. WORLD GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Portugal? Answers 1. Rubeus 2. Italy 3. Concord 4. Aboard Air Force One, following the assassination of President John Kennedy. 5. “Wonderboy” 6. Legendary animals like the Loch Ness monster or Bigfoot 7. Pollux 8. Levi Strauss 9. “Cheers” 10. Lisbon

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1969 Reids Equipment Trailer

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HOMES FOR SALE Brand New Schult MF Home, in Quiet Park in Heart of Payson, 2Br/1Ba w/Upgraded Cabinetry, Move in Ready, Tree Shaded Lot, Asking $28,900. Financing Available for those who qualify. Call for Details 480-390-8901

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT ALPINE VILLAGE, Large two-story, 3Bdrm/2.5Ba. Decks, Slate-Tile/Wood Floors, Wood-burning stove. 600 W.Forest. Near Rumsey Park $1,050/mo. Must Qualify/1yr Lease 602-620-0396.

1Br/1Ba Furnished, Senior Neighborhood/Pine, $600.mo; Application/Credit Report, Required, 928-476-3989

HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187

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

LG/CLEAN 2BDRM/1BATH Central Heating & Cooling, Large Workshop, Fenced Back Yard, Laundry Room, Garage, In Payson $895/month. Call 928-978-1385 3BR/2BA 1632sq’ in Alpine Village. Furnace/AC, Range, MW, Fridge & W/D. $1350/mo, 1-yr lease incl sewer/trash. No smoking, no pets. 928-978-1836 Check Our Availability 2 & 3 Bedroom Homes in Payson, from $800.mo. to $950.mo. Call 928-978-2373 or 928-978-2691

Great View of Rim & Airport from Large Covered Deck, Beautiful 2Br/2ba A-Frame in Quiet Area across street from National Forest. Newly Redecorated w/Wood upgrades, Pet-Ok/Smoking-No, 2602 W. Bulla Dr. $1050.mo 602-763-4397

HOMES FOR RENT 55+ OxBow Estates, 2008 Laurel Creek Park Model 1Br, Fully Furnished, w/Deck & Shed, Rent $650 per/mo. w/1yr. Lease 928-476-8650, www.juniperroost.com Horse Property. 2.5 Acres, Rodeo Ranchos, 3Br/2Ba, $1200.mo + $850.Dep. 602-253-2856 or 602-377-2108 (Cell), Available Feb. 1st.

HOMES FOR RENT Unfurnished or Furnished. Totally remodeled 2Br/1.5Ba new appliances, granite countertops, screened in porch, W/D, Front deck, fenced back yard, quiet neighborhood, no pets. $925./1,000. Dep. 1,000. 1203 N. Ponderosa Circle 928-472-7125

MOBILES FOR RENT

Beautifully “FURNISHED” ,New Paint/Carpet, 2Br/2Ba w/FP, 1800sf, MAIN HOUSE, 1.25 Acres In Town, Bring Your Horse, TV’s, $1,350.mo Call: 602-290-7282

1Br w/Bonus Room, $550.mo + Dep. 602-670-1340

Completely Remodeled: 3Br/2Ba/2-Car Garage, RV Gate, Central AC/Heat, Wood/Tile Floors, Gas Fire-Place/Stove, All Appliances, $1,100.mo Jim 602-367-8897 or Chris 928-978-1600

Would like either Large 3-4Br/Rental/Cabin or Two 2Br/Cabins in the Rim/Pine-Strawberry Area, Willing to pay 1yr/Rental up front Call/Text 270-485-4423

WANTED TO RENT

MOBILES/RVS FOR RENT Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park Nice and Clean, Newly Remodeled Mobile Home for rent. 24’x40’ Doublewide 2Br/w2Ba. Lot Space, sewer, and trash are included. $500 Move-in special. Travel trailer for rent $380.00 a month, microwave, water, sewer, trash, and Wi-Fi included RV Spaces also available for $256.55.mo Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, Game room and wifi. Call Shawn at 928-474-2406

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Unfurnished, RAINBOW APTS. Pets-No! $550/mo Dep.Req. 928-970-0158 or 928-970-1330 Apartments For Rent

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

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Lazy “D” Ranch Star Valley RV Spaces, Studio Apts. (Water, Sewer,Trash, Cable Included) For Details and Availability Call 928-474-2442

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 1000sf to 3350sf 928-978-0149

Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 Doctor/Medical Office 1650sf, 3 Exam Rooms, 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

CONDOMINIUMS 2Br/2Ba Town-House, $875.p/m, Smoking-No, Across from Green Valley Lake, Contact Virginia, 623-780-1394 Cell 602-615-5142

HOMES FOR RENT

$495~includes water, DirecTV & Internet. Cozy Fully Furnished Studio Cabin, ac/heat, Kitchen and Full Bath in Beautiful East Verde Estates, (3 Miles North of Home Depot) Fenced Yard + shed. $494.sec, includes Trash, Good Pet Welcomed with Pet Deposit Call Owner 602-999-6910 welcomehome16@gmail.com

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Pasta Fagioli Soup is just pasta, tomatoes, beans, spinach, chicken broth and seasons.

Open can; eat CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 50 minutes; makes 8 servings 2, 14.5-ounce cans Red Gold Diced Tomatoes 1, 15-ounce can great northern beans 1, 14.5-ounce can chopped spinach 2, 14.5-ounce cans chicken broth 1, 29-ounce can Red Gold Tomato Sauce 2 cups water 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 8 ounces seashell pasta Parmesan cheese In a large stockpot, combine all above ingredients except pasta and cheese. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer for 40 minutes. Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Source: CMI and Family Features

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Green beans are great any time, add almonds for a special treat.