Rim Review March 9, 2016 by Payson Roundup

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Easter

The annual Easter Egg Scramble starts at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26 in North Rumsey Park. PAGE 2

Travel

Ken Brooks outlines some places to go and things to do. PAGE 3

Movie

Andy McKinney says ‘Hail Caesar’ is full of sensational little scenes. PAGE 4

Puzzles

Crossword, Sudoku, Word Search and more inside. PAGE 8-9

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SCHOOLS PLAN SPRING CONCERTS The Payson High School Spring Concert is at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 9 at the Payson High School Auditorium. The band will play a selection from its repertoire for the community. The Rim Country Middle School Spring Concert is at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10 in the Payson High School Auditorium. The students from the music department will entertain the community.

JAZZ CONCERT MARCH 13 Jazz and R&B vocalist Renee Patrick returns to Payson to perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 13. The program will feature a septet at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson. Joining Patrick in the performance will be Beth Lederman on piano and special guest trumpeter and violinist Devon Bridgewater. Rounding things out are Mike King on upright string bass and local drummer Gerry Reynolds. To reserve a $5 ticket contact gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com. Patrick has been called a hidden gem with a growing group of fans. She was raised by musical parents who surrounded her with the sounds of Motown and doo-wop, but she was a late bloomer when it came to getting on stage herself. It wasn’t until Patrick was in her early 30s and a mother of two that she summoned the nerve to sing at an open-mic at the Pita Jungle jam session in Chandler. Then she got a career-changing call from veteran Arizona jazz and R&B pianist Steve Denney. Now with beaming stage presence and versatile vocals, Patrick has become popular with audiences all around the Valley. She appears regularly at Valley venues, including Malee’s on Main, The Grill at Wigwam, Remington’s, Sassi Restaurant, Hanny’s and Asia Restaurant. Joining Patrick will be Beth Lederman on piano. Lederman is also well known throughout the region for her sophisticated jazz and rhythmic Brazilian and Latinjazz piano styles. She has performed with noted artists such as The Diamonds, Bobbie Vinton, The Drifters, Dave Cook, Alice Tatum, Dennis Rowland, Paul McDermand, and her own groups Jazz Con Alma and Novo Mundo. Special guest, trumpeter and violinist Devon Bridgewater is expected to perform. He has been called upon for decades to play jazz with such luminaries as Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, Yo Yo Ma, Slide Hampton, Lee Konitz, Helen Forrest and The New Glen Miller Orchestra to name a few. He works regularly in his group, Nuance, at prominent Valley venues. Adding rhythmic support will be Mike King on upright string bass and local drummer Gerry Reynolds.

TRAIL OF LAUGHS — POW WOW COMEDY JAM The Mazatzal Hotel & Casino welcomes the National Indian Gaming Association Entertainers of the Year, the Pow Wow Comedy Jam, featuring Marc Yaffee, Vaughn Eaglebear and Howie Miller in a performance Sunday, March 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at mazatzal-casino.com or at the cashier cage. The cost is $10 if purchased in advance or $15 bought the day of the event. Guests must be 21 or older. For more information, visit mazatzal-casino.com.

LEARN PAYSON HISTORY Have you ever been curious about Payson’s prehistory? Then please join the Northern Gila County Historical Society at the Rim Country Museum for its continuing Local History Series at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 15. Scott Wood of the Friends of the Tonto National Forest will discuss Payson area prehistory, from the first hunter-gatherers through the Hohokam colonists, to the subsequent arrival of the Apaches, as well as the ongoing excavations at the Goat Camp Ruin. The Rim Country Museum is at Green Valley Park. Please come early, as seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served.

ARTS, CRAFTS AND BAKE SALE The MHA Foundation Auxiliary is having an Arts & Crafts Sale, along with a Bake Sale, at the Activity Center, 306 E. Aero Dr, next to the Almost New Thrift Shop, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, March 18. Many of the auxiliary’s top sellers will be available including: baby blankets, bibs and toys, potato bags, scarves, catnip toys, microwave bowls and much, much more. Get Easter and Mother’s Day shopping done early. Proceeds from the sale will go to support the many programs and scholarships offered by the MHA Foundation. For more information, call 928-472-2588.

CALLING ALL CAR-CRAZY KIDS The Rim Country Classic Auto Club is calling all car-crazy kids to build cardboard show vehicles for the 2016 Beeline Cruise-In Car Show. The group is hosting a “Build Your Dream Vehicle” contest, sponsored by Payson Concrete. There is no cost to enter. The contest is about letting imaginations run wild and getting creative while having fun and being involved in one of the Rim Country’s biggest, most popular events. The event is open to individual children ages 5 to 12 plus vehicles made as a school class project will also be accepted. The vehicle must be made of 100 percent cardboard, but it can be finished/decorated in any material. The vehicle can be no smaller than 36 inches long, 24 inches wide and 18 inches high. Parents can assist only in using tools that are not safe for children to handle.

EASTER CELEBRATIONS

Two community Easter celebrations take place at Rumsey Park Saturday, March 26 — the Eggstravaganza, the Town of Payson’s 17th Annual Egg Scramble and the Resurrection Celebration, hosted by the Payson Christian Ministerial Fellowship. The egg hunt starts at 9:30 a.m. in North Rumsey, on the ball field near Taylor Pool, while the Resurrection Celebration is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the large ramada in Rumsey Park. The egg hunt is for children up to age 12. Featured guests at the Resurrection Celebration are Karmann and Kompany, Brush Arbor Revival and the O’Neil Puppets. The child/class is responsible for having their vehicle placed in front of the large ramada at Green Valley Park no later than 8 a.m., Saturday, April 30, with a sign, 8-inches-by-10-inches, displaying their name(s) and age(s). Car show participants will select the winners and award plaques and prize money will be awarded: $50 for best of show; $25 for first choice, second choice and third choice. After the 4 p.m. awards it is the entrant’s responsibility to remove their entry from the park. Call J. Zezima at 928-478-6989 for additional information.

FRUGAL FORMAL The Animal Welfare Thrift Shop presents the Third Annual Frugal Formal Fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 19 at Belle’s Bar (Beeline Bowl) featuring special guest Joe Anglim from “Survivor — Second Chance.” The $20 ticket buys a buffet dinner with no-host bar and live music by Plum Krazy. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are available at the Animal Welfare Thrift Shop, 434 S. Hwy. 87 (across from Wendy’s). For more information, call 928-951-2587 All of the evening’s proceeds will help local animals in need. The money is used to provide financial assistance for emergency vet bills and help local animal rescue groups (Aussies & Friends, Friends of Ferals and Wonders of the Wild Animal Sanctuary).

EGGSTRAVAGANZA The 17th Annual Egg Scramble — the Eggstravaganza — for children ages 12 and under will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26 at Rumsey 2 Softball Field (near Taylor Pool) and is scheduled to conclude by 11 a.m. Children can collect eggs filled with candy and cou-

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pons for special prizes. Scramble times and age groups are as follows: 9:30 a.m., ages 0 to 3; 9:45 a.m., ages 4 and 5; 10 a.m., ages 6 and 7; 10:15 a.m., ages 8 and 9; 10:30 a.m., ages 10 to 12; 10:45 a.m., special needs children.

RESURRECTION CELEBRATION The Rim Country’s annual Resurrection Celebration at the big ramada in Rumsey Park is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 26. Sponsored by the Payson Christian Ministerial Fellowship, this year’s event features Karmann and Kompany and Brush Arbor Revival, along with the O’Neil Puppets. Free food at the event includes hot dogs, sodas, desserts, burritos, fry bread, cotton candy and popcorn. There will also be bounce houses; games for the kids with prizes; face painting; a dunk tank; a skateboard and other raffles; a clothing giveaway; and community information booths. Those attending are asked to bring a canned food item for the local food bank.

FASHION SHOW CONTEST From Head to Toe Essentials is sponsoring a fashion show contest in April. Registration is due by April 5 and there is a $10 entry fee per category. The categories in competition include: handmade outfit; recycled; head to toe outfit; repurposed item; repurposed furniture; restyled hat; lawn art. Prizes will be awarded to first place in each category and the No. 1 overall entry. To get details about category requirements, stop by From Head to Toe Essentials, 904 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson or call 928-474-0700. The show will be Saturday, April 23.

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PLACES TO GO; THINGS TO DO Many of us would rather not and, if you are lucky, the Aurora take a major trip during the sum- Borealis. You’ll find motels and mer months. Too many crowds cabins for rent. and hot weather in most locations In Albuquerque, N.M. the annual International Balloon Fiesta is we might consider visiting. You may not wish to travel Oct. 1-9, 2016. More than 600 hot very far and simply want to spend air balloons are expected to lift off in mass ascensions some time in the greater Phoenix area. Why? from launch fields spanning the equivalent of 54 There is so much to do football fields. and see there — sports, You could spend recreation, theater and a weekend at Los music. It’s all there. Poblanos Historic Inn You can either find a and Organic Farm, nice motel or resort located in Albuquerque’s hotel or contact Arizona North Valley. Designed Vacation Rentals by in 1932 by John Gaw phoning 1-888-711-8105, KEN BROOKS Meem, the “Father of give them the dates you Santa Fe Style,” the will be in the Valley and that you may be interested in 20-room guest house combines staying in a private home. Rentals luxurious lodging with field-tovary from $175 per night and up fork dining. During your stay, get for a nice, three-bedroom home a hands-on-taste of farm life by with two to three bathrooms and a working in the gardens or fields, swimming pool. Privacy! Perhaps or milking a goat and collecting another couple will join you and eggs in the barnyard. Being a rail fan I am always reduce the costs. If you wish to travel a bit, some interested in what is available in of the better locations would the train tour department. The include Monument Valley in Utah Amtrak railway system connects and staying at the View Hotel many major cities to amazing deswhere every room has a balcony tinations throughout the country. with vistas of those iconic sand- Amtrak offers escorted and indestone spires. Rates often are as pendent packages that combine low as $99 per night. train travel, hotel accommodaJoshua Tree, Calif. is a desert tions, and some meals and guided haven. Perched high on its own 10 sightseeing into one bundled rate. There are multi-day train vacaacres in the mountains just outside Joshua Tree National Park, tions and scenic day trips by rail. Sacred Sands’ two suites are an An example would be the famous ideal base for exploring. Both Napa Valley Wine Train, which suites have an indoor and outdoor journeys through the famous wine bed and shower, plus a hot tub region in Northern California. A with sea salts and tea tree oil for number of trains explore Colorado a soak. The views are unmatched and the Rocky Mountains, and the silence is absolute. Rates including the Georgetown Loop here are around $269, with a two- Railroad, which passes through night minimum. old gold and silver mines and You can slip away into the the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the woods at Lake Tahoe. There are highest railway in North America. many fine cabins, motels and You can visit the Grand Canyon hotels located around the lake and California’s redwoods by and the scenery can’t be beat. steam train or simply travel from There are boat rides, fishing, hik- one city to another with a firsting trails, horseback riding and class view. gambling and entertainment on In Southern California you the Nevada side of the lake. Once can take a rail trip between Los you get settled in you’ll notice the Angeles and San Diego. The first area is quiet, lush and friendly. two days of the tour is exploring It does tend to be a little pricey, the Los Angeles area. You travel but it’s well worth the cost. Check on a double-decker-bus to see the out the Wild Cat Cabin’s view of sights at your own pace, including Tahoe’s Emerald Bay. Rates can Hollywood, Beverly Hills, downbe as low as $319 for two nights town Los Angeles and more with on a weekend for either cabin unlimited hop-on/hop-off oppordepending on the season visited. tunities at more than 30 stops. Some of the highlights include The price includes trail passes. There is a cool weather perch Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the in Methow Valley, Wash. Tucked Farmers Market, Hollywood Walk into the tranquil upper end of the of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Paramount northern portion of the state, this Studios, Universal City, Olvera valley is so quiet they say you can Street, the L.A. Live entertainhear the grass grow. If you visit ment district and more. Just in winter you can ski for miles. think, you can do all this without At night, view gazillion stars worrying about traffic and park-

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Monument Valley, Utah is a striking destination that does not require a lot of travel time for Rim Country residents to reach for a quick getaway.

ing. On day four you travel via Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner along the beautiful California Coast to San Diego following tracks very close to the Pacific Ocean. Days five and six are two full days to take advantage of all the things to see and do in San Diego and Coronado Island. Stay on the trolley for the full 32-mile tour or hop off at various stops on the loop. Each stop offers a unique aspect of San Diego for you to explore. You’ll see the San Diego harbor, Balboa Park, Old Town Market, Hotel del Coronado, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. On day seven you depart San Diego to return home or continue on. There is a very fine train tour that travels to the Pacific Northwest. You can train from Arizona to San Francisco or fly there and then join the tour. Day one you visit the city’s most impressive attractions. Of course this will include Fisherman’s Wharf, the waterfront community is rich in both culture and fun. Your first night, enjoy a seafood dinner at Fisherman’s Wharf. Most seafood is right out of the sea and delicious. The meal will probably include rich sourdough bread. It’s like no other! On day two of your tour, you climb aboard a double-decker bus for your sightseeing tour. This hop-on/hop-off bus takes you to Fisherman’s Wharf again, then on to the Golden Gate Bridge and much more. Day three includes a tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito before

transferring, on your own, to the train station where you will board your included motor coach and take a short drive to Emeryville, Calif. And from here board Amtrak to Portland. This will be the famed “Starlight” train to the Rose City. Onboard, relax, enjoy dinner in the diner (nothing could be finer) and have a quiet sleep in your private accommodations. The next morning awake, dress and breakfast again in the diner. Later you arrive in Portland located on the Columbia River. Here is big city excitement and small-town charm. This will be one of your favorite cities. You will explore Portland with the help of a trolley tour. Stops include Pioneer Square, South Park, Oregon Zoo and more. On day six you transfer to the Amtrak station for your travel to Seattle. Your first day here

features a ride to the top of the world-famous Space Needle. Day seven you enjoy a Future Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour. You can explore the 28,000foot Aviation Center Gallery and then go behind the scenes with a tour of the Boeing plant. I have done this and it is most informative and rewarding. Your tour ends on day eight. You can also take a train tour that includes going on to Vancouver, British Columbia. There are many other train tours for you to enjoy and I suggest you call the Train Tour Company, which is a division of Vacations To Go at 1-800-680-2858. They can also suggest train tours with private railroads spread throughout the country and Canada. No matter where you go, have a wonderful time.

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Sensational little scenes The wonderful Coen brothers, the sibling team of Carmen Miranda-style actress in an arranged date writer/director/producers that have given us such (studios did that as well, treating the performers’ memorable films as “No Country for Old Men,” “True private lives as part of the actor’s job). He enterGrit (2010)” and many others again have made a tains her by doing mini rope tricks with a strand of film that we will find worth watching, if not spaghetti. a film aspiring to the greatness of the two Also given small scenes to do well in mentioned. are Tilda Swinton, who plays twin, feudThis farce will entertain viewers and ing gossip columnist sisters and Scarlett many of the carefully written and directed Johansson as an Esther Williams-style small scenes really will delight us. The aquatic actress. Johansson manages the Coen brothers made “Hail Caesar” with the instant switch from on camera princess care, dedication and expertise of genuine to off-camera blue-collar bitch with an craftsmen. authenticity that makes us wonder about They also brought in a huge list of well- Andy McKinney her. Channing Tatum plays a dancer and known actors, including four Oscar win- Reviewer if we judge from the movie, he really can dance. Jonah Hill has a small role, again ners and three additional Oscar nominees. showing that he can do more than comeLittle explosions of short bits of really terrific acting light up an otherwise lightweight film. dy. Ralph Fiennes plays a flamboyant gay director Even the story line has the typical Coen broth- who shows enormous patience in directing the ers’ odd cast to it. In March of 1952 Baird Whitlock miss-cast cowboy star in a period costume drama. (George Clooney) stars in one of the biblical epics His brother Joseph is currently starring in “Risen.” of that era, “Hail Caesar.” A coven of Communist Frances McDormand plays a film editor in a brilliant movie writers, unhappy at their compensation and three-minute scene. She and Joel Coen are husband befuddled by Communist literature, kidnaps the and wife in real life. This film exists as a carrier for a series of delightstar and holds him for ransom as a way of striking a blow for the proletariat. Their guru is Professor ful little scenes, the film as a whole entertains but Herbert Marcuse, a real life Communist university no more than that. This makes, to my knowledge, professor of the day. I found veteran character actor the first film, which puts the focused Communist John Bluthal spot on as he mouthed the complicat- penetration of Hollywood in a bad light, compared ed, impenetrable discourse that Marcuse favored. with the recent “Trumbo.” And the Coens as direcI wouldn’t be surprised that the Coen brothers as tors send up the bombastic epics of the 1950s as writers actually quoted Marcuse, a writer that I well, with the low quality sets and over acting in the struggled through 50 years ago. scenes of the film within a film shots of the “Hail Josh Brolin plays hard-bitten studio fixer Eddie Caesar” production. Mannix. In those days when the studios ruled the “Hail Caesar” merits an average three saw blades actors there actually were guys whose job it was to for its one hour and 46 minutes of entertainment. cover up the social excesses of the indentured per- The Coens made this PG-13 comedy/mystery for a formers. New to me actor Alden Ehrenreich plays frugal $22 million and should do well with it, as it a young. singing cowboy actor named Hobie Doyle has already taken in some $40 million worldwide. I with an innocent authenticity that totally charmed think film buffs will get more of a kick out of it than me. Doyle is a straight shooter, earnest in his efforts the general public. Fun fact — We can place the action so exactly to do as the directors and producers ask. He has come a long way from his days as a cowpuncher because the film mentions the H-bomb blast at Bikini and he knows it. He has a wonderful scene with a Atoll, which happened on March 1, 1954.

The Oscars are imperfect, but fun BY ANDY MCKINNEY SPECIAL TO THE RIM REVIEW

The Oscar awards makes a big show — beautiful actresses show off the creations of the most successful fashion designers of the day and handsome actors look great as they stroll down the famous red carpet in their tuxedos. But do they mean much to the rest of us? After all, the Academy is more or less a trade association of industry insiders. What do the opinions of less than 6,000 voters, all Hollywood professionals, mean to the rest of us? We have three complementary trade groups; all with their own awards in addition to the Oscars. The Screen Actors Guild represents the actors, the largest group within the Academy by far. The Producers Guild of America fronts for the producers and the

Directors Guild of America promotes the interests of the directors. Are the Oscars too heavily weighted on the actors’ side? Does a film like “Spotlight” have an advantage by having a large cast of name actors with many pals in the industry? Are the very best films shunted aside by flavor-of-the-week topical films? Maybe, but we will still pay attention to who the industry picks as the best actors or best director. We will still watch the usually terrible award show if only to see the fabulous dresses. The Oscars surely don’t make a perfect mark for judging the quality of the year’s film output. Simple box office popularity is not an accurate measure either. Film fans will continue to speculate and ruminate on the annual nominees, in part because it just plain pleases us to do so.

Library Friends of Payson Bookstore specials During March the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is offering a two for the price of one special on books about gardening and cooking. The special on standard size paperbacks at 10 for $1 is continuing.

The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. For more information visit the Library Friends of Payson website at www. libraryfriendsofpayson.org.

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A Taste of Rim Country profiles – Part 2 BY ROMAINE BROPHY

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This is the second part of profiles of the participating chefs in the upcoming A Taste of Rim Country fundraiser, hosted by the Library Friends of Payson, Inc. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. The evening includes appetizer and/or desserts from area chefs as they vie for the coveted of Best of the Best trophy. Guests can participate in a complimentary wine-tasting table, 50-50 cash raffle, and silent auction of fine art, jewelry and more. All proceeds benefit the general fund of the Library Friends of Payson, which supports programs and supplies not included in the library’s regular budget. Tickets are $35 each ($20 of which is tax-deductible as a charitable donation), and are available at the Payson Public Library by advance purchase only. There will be no sales at the door. There are 10 participating chefs in the 2016 Taste of Rim Country: The Randall House, Mazatzal Hotel & Casino’s Cedar Ridge Restaurant, Sal & Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant, Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe, Pine/Strawberry Senior Center & Meals on Wheels, Zane Grey Country Barbecue & Pizza, Payson Senior Center, Shelia’s Creekside Steakhouse, Rim Country Health & Retirement and Kendra’s Country Bakery. ***** Pine-Strawberry Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation (SCAF) 3916 N. Highway 87, Pine AZ 928-476-4633 http://thepinemall.com Thrift Store Winter Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Facebook George Sanders has taken a long and winding road to becoming chef at the SCAF PineStrawberry Senior Dining Room. He lost his mother at a very young age. His widowed Marine father was a good man, but a bad cook, so George learned to cook for himself at an early age. He discovered that he had a real talent for it and pursued a career in the food service business. He apprenticed at the Culinary Institute of America (the other CIA) and over the years has had many different jobs, including preparing food for three American presidents. He was chef and general manager of what is now THAT Brewery in Pine for a couple of

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George Sanders brings years of culinary experience to the meals he plans and prepares for the Senior Dining Room in Pine. This is the first year the facility is participating in A Taste of Rim Country.

years before settling into his position as chef at the Senior Dining Room. The Senior Dining Room and the Meals on Wheels program are financed entirely through the adjacent Thrift Store revenues. The Thrift Store, manned by a cadre of dedicated volunteers, does a lively business that supports not only the dining service, but assists seniors in other ways — providing firewood, space heaters, car batteries, whatever is needed. No federal, state or county taxes are used for the dining service, so George has total flexibility in purchasing supplies and designing the menu. While he adheres to good nutrition standards, many of the recipes he uses are his own creations — shrimp jambalaya, tamale pie, sweet and sour pork, salmon crepes and beef stew to name just a few. Do you have a special recipe of your own that you would like to taste? George will adapt it to the menu, as long as he has the ingredients on hand. All cooking is done on-site daily. Several days a week, George will serve fresh, homemade soup in addition to the main menu. He will also make every attempt to accommodate food allergies when necessary. Each weekday, George and his assistant chef feed 30 or so people during the winter months, and 70 or more in the summer, but that number has been increasing rapidly in the past year. The meal costs just $3 per person and includes protein-rich entrée with vegetables, salad

bar, dessert and drink. How can George do it so cheaply? Well, he can’t; even with his frugal spending, the dining room operates at a loss, but that loss is covered by Thrift Store revenues. The Meals on Wheels program uses the same menu as the Senior Dining Room (side salad instead of salad bar and no drink), and charges just $4 per person. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to deliver the meals to area residents. George is reluctant to raise prices even a little, as it would present a burden to many locals, who live on small, fixed incomes, and the Senior Dining Room is often their only opportunity to get a balanced meal for the day. The Senior Dining Room provides free meals for the entire community on Thanksgiving and Christmas, with the help of local volunteers. It also hosts many other events: the annual Tellabration story telling program, card games and arts and crafts classes. This year, the facility held its first Valentine’s Day dance, which was wildly successful. The menu is usually posted two weeks ahead of time and can be viewed on thepinemall.com website. Guests are asked to call a day ahead to reserve a meal. SCAF membership is just $5 per year and currently has about 400 members. For more information, call the Dining Room at 928476-4633. This is the Pine-Strawberry Senior Dining Room’s first time participating in A Taste of Rim Country. George is planning to

Zane Grey Country Barbecue and Great Pizza 202 S. Kohl’s Ranch Lodge Road, Payson 928-478-5174 Spring/Summer Hours Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Facebook Since the early 20th century, Kohl’s Ranch has been a watering hole for local ranchers and hunters. Over the years, the owners have changed, but the hospitality remains, and the dining room at the lodge is legendary for serving exceptional food. The Zane Grey Country Barbecue and Great Pizza Restaurant is managed by the Wild Thyme Restaurant Group, a family of upscale American cuisine restaurants throughout the Southwest. At Kohl’s Ranch, however, the atmosphere is laid-back and casual, and the emphasis is on comfort food made perfectly. The Zane Grey team consists of manager Mike Beers and chefs George Skinner and Christopher Taylor. Together, they bring decades of expertise to the table (pun intended), and their menus are simple, but prepared with the finest fresh ingredients and personal attention to detail. Breakfast is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and features apple wood smoked bacon, signature Wild Thyme potatoes, homemade honey biscuits, Chef George’s own sausage gravy, steel cut oatmeal and the popular Grab & Go mini-burritos made with fresh eggs, cheese, bacon and potatoes. Omelets are made to order, and can be prepared

with fresh eggs, egg whites or egg substitute upon request. Classic homemade flapjacks and Belgian waffles come with topping options of fruit, chocolate chips or pecans. The lunch and dinner menu highlights slow apple wood/mesquite-smoked pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, served on brioche buns and Italian hoagie breads, respectively. The team uses a pepper/garlic savory house rub to prepare its briskets, a process that takes 12 to 14 hours, and a brown sugar-based house rub to prepare the pork, which takes 6 to 8 hours. The barbecue sauce is another Zane Grey original recipe. Other sandwich options are a grilled cheese made with white and yellow cheddars on sourdough bread, a patty melt, a Reuben on marbled rye bread, and the classic bacon cheddar burger on brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo. Gluten-free bread and tortillas are available on request. Daily soups are made on-site from original recipes. Side dishes include sweet potato fries, homemade mac & cheese made with panko crust, chicken wings (barbecue, buffalo or dry-rub) and chicken or pork quesadillas. Daily specials depend upon seasonal ingredients, and the creativity of the chefs, but are always delicious. Fridays feature a fish fry, and Saturday is prime rib night. If you have a special request, the skilled chefs will create a custom item, as long as they have the ingredients on hand and the time to prepare it. Pizzas are made artisan-style with homemade dough and topped with the restaurant’s own sauce. Try the classic Margherita pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil. Or, consider the Mediterranean pizza with pine nuts, tomatoes, spinach, pesto, Kalamata olives, truffle oil, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Mike Beers, Christopher Taylor and George Skinner of Zane Grey Country Barbecue and Great Pizza, Kohl’s Ranch, at left, will be part of the 2016 A Taste of Rim Country and so will the folks from Sal and Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant in Payson, with its popular metal sculptures.

Taste of Rim offers a variety FROM PAGE 5

ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. You can also get barbecued chicken, pulled pork and smoked brisket pizzas. Classic rib-eye and bacon-wrapped filet mignon steaks are made from fresh Angus beef grilled to order, with homemade biscuit, seasonal vegetables, and real (not boxed) mashed potatoes. The Zane Grey Lodge is a favorite venue for reunions and weddings. Guests can choose from suggested menus, or request custom dishes prepared by the restaurant staff. The Zane Grey restaurants have always been strong competitors at the A Taste of Rim Country events. Sal and Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant 1111 S. Beeline Highway, Payson Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 928-474-4305 Facebook If you are looking for truly authentic Mexican cuisine, you must try Sal and Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant on the south edge of town on the Beeline Highway. man-

ager/chef Larry Chavez received a degree in hotel management and hospitality from Northern Arizona University and grew up in the food service business. He uses recipes that have been in his family for three generations and he was taught by the original Sal and Teresa, chefs at Larry’s parents’ restaurant, the El Rancho here in Payson in the 1970s. Sal and Teresa later opened their own restaurants in Show Low and Payson. The restaurant’s decor is light and lively, with bright primary colors. Customers are greeted by a duo of 7-foot metal sculptures of mariachi musicians that have become a favorite photo opportunity for patrons. Sal and Teresa’s has one of the most extensive menus in Rim Country, and everything on the menu is created from scratch, using the finest ingredients, prepared in old-school Mexican tradition. You will never see canned, processed food in this kitchen. Larry and his associate chef Scott prepare the refried beans by a slow, overnight process. Salsa, hot sauces, pico de gallo, guacamole, chorizo, sopapillas and fry bread are made daily from scratch. Larry uses only chicken breast meat and top sirloin Angus beef in his dishes. His pork is marinated and slow-roasted on site.

The restaurant’s signature ingredient is the Hatch Green Chile. These chiles are grown near Hatch, N.M., which purportedly has the perfect soil, climate and moisture levels for creating the best-tasting green chiles. The house specialty is the chile relleno dinner with two fire-roasted green chiles stuffed with cheese and hand-dipped in egg batter and fried golden brown, with rice and refried beans and sopapilla with honey. The loco burrito is a customer favorite — a deep-fried burrito with either chicken, ground beef or shredded beef, covered with cream cheese sauce and topped with red (mild) or green (hot) chile sauce and Jack and cheddar cheese, and then baked. Steak, shrimp, enchiladas, burritos, tostadas, rolled tacos, fajitas and chimichangas round out the dinner menu. All these items are prepared on-site with careful attention to detail. To accompany your dinner, Sal and Teresa’s offers the choice of flour or corn tortilla chips, deep-fried on-site every day, served with homemade salsa and hot sauce. Alcoholic drinks include the house margarita and traditional and boutique Mexican beers. Breakfast is served every Sunday and features: breakfast burritos filled with eggs,

cheese, and choice of green chile, beans or beef; Mexican-style omelets served openfaced with cheese, onion, jalapenos, tomatoes and diced green chiles; quesadillas on a flour tortilla with bacon, scrambled eggs, and Jack and cheddar cheeses; a churro waffle covered with cinnamon sugar, butter, and maple syrup; homemade chorizo plate with eggs, hash browns, beans and flour tortilla. Traditional breakfasts are available as well. Specials are showcased every day, the most popular of which is Taco Tuesday, when tacos and tostadas are just $1 each. Come early to get a good parking space, and be prepared to wait awhile, but it’s worth it! Thursdays feature a $5 loco burrito and $3 old-fashioned root beer floats. The Friday specials are chimichangas or fish tacos for $6.95. Live entertainment is now offered from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday. Sal and Teresa’s can also cater large parties. Call 928-474-4305 for details and menus. Sal and Teresa’s Restaurant was recognized by Arizona Highways Magazine for the best Red Chile Sauce in 2010, and was featured last year on American Lunch Box (americanlunchbox.com), an online restaurant review blog. Last year was Sal and CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Austin Molynieux and Luis Joseluis will represent the Payson Senior Center at the March 12 A Taste of Rim Country at the Payson Public Library.

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Teresa’s first appearance at the A Taste of Rim Country fundraiser, and Larry and his staff are looking forward to competing once again. Payson Senior Center 514 W. Main St, Payson 928-474-4876 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dining Room Service Monday through Thursday, noon paysonseniorcenter.org Facebook We all know how lucky we are to live in the beautiful Rim Country, but did you know how lucky we are to have the Payson Senior Center? This organization boasts some of the most dedicated volunteers in the area, and daily enriches the lives of our precious senior citizen population. The Center, at 514 W. Main St., hosts more than 80 programs each month, including Zumba lessons, balance classes, bridge, dominoes, Bible studies, wood carving, bingo and more. Some activities require membership, which is just $15 per year, but many are free to nonmembers. The Center also operates a wheelchair-accessible bus service for citizens aged 60 and over, by appointment, Monday through Friday. Donations of $5 per round trip are suggested. One of the greatest programs at The Center is the dining service, which operates at noon, Monday through Thursday. For a nominal fee ($4 for guests aged 60 and over, $5 for guests 59 years and younger), diners receive a full, balanced meal with drink and dessert created by The Center’s chefs, Luis Joseluis and Austin Molynieux. The menus are posted a month in advance online at http://paysonseniorcenter.org and must meet minimum nutritional requirements. These requirements are monitored by the Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors. Guests are asked to reserve a meal one day in advance by calling The Center at 928-474-4876. The Meals on Wheels program operates Monday through Friday each week, and delivers the same meal that is served at The Center for that day. Approximately 160 meals are delivered to homebound individuals in the Payson/Star Valley area, as well as in Gisela and even Tonto Basin. The routes are divided between several drivers, who deliver the meals and do a quick wellness check on the clients. There is no cost for these meals; all expenses are absorbed by the Senior Center. To register for the Meals on Wheels, call Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors at 1-800-293-9393. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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RIM HISTORY JUST FOR FUN SALOME’S STARS

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A DOZEN TO CHOOSE FROM ACROSS 1 Stinging box jellyfish 8 Salvador of surrealism 12 NFL three-pointers: Abbr. 15 Seal off 19 Satellite, to its planet 20 Envoy 22 Course 23 Jack-o’-lantern 25 One gazing 26 Ending of sugars 27 A deadly sin 28 Wiggly fish 29 Mother, in Madrid 30 Snow house 32 1986 #1 hit for Whitney Houston 36 Colonel on “Hogan’s Heroes” 40 See 52-Across 41 Tibetan or Thai 42 Weighted fishing nets 43 How butter is often eaten 47 Gave gas to in a garage 49 Start to fall 50 ER lifesaver 52 With 40-Across, 1960s fad dance 53 Christmas star’s place 55 7/21/69 New York Times headline 61 Strong desire 62 Say “I do” to 64 Having a sleek design 65 Snatched 66 1978 Maya Angelou poem 71 Shot ___ (ice hockey statistic) 74 Not of the clergy

75 Bit of Aspen gear 76 Feedbag bit 79 Y2K 83 Nosy comic Jimmy? 86 Sebastian of England 87 Kind of poem 88 lll-lighted 90 Pestle’s partner 91 Nine-item groups 95 “Fallin’” singer Keys 98 Tale twisters 99 Dress fussily 101 Dessert at a tropical-themed party, maybe 103 1928 Eddie Cantor song 107 Reel drum 108 Samuel on the Supreme Court 109 Drop the ball 110 Mosque chief 111 Kick ___ fuss 114 Strong desire 115I t uses only the 12 letters A, E, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, U and W (like eight long answers in this puzzle) 121 “The Wizard of Oz” farm hand 122 Present-day Persians 123 Most lax 124 In time past, in time past 125 Hogs’ home 126 Rolling ___ (rich) 127 Apply messily DOWN 1 Arty NYC area 2 Lengthy reigns, say 3 Proficient 4 Wheaton of the screen 5 Volume 1 heading starter 6 “Black Beauty” author Anna

7 First names, in France 8 Disallow 9 Fuse box unit 10 Lucy of the screen 11 Philosophy 12 Bluff one’s way through 13 Decorative grating 14 Wd. in Roget’s 15 Talk with 16 Franz Joseph ___ 17 In ___ surgery 18 Flung 21 Expel forcibly 24 Draws forth 29 Light fog 30 “___ no clue” 31 Playwright Jean 32 Gate joint 33 A single 34 Month divs. 35 Jeremy of basketball 36 Like toads 37 River to the Rhone 38 Pep (up) 39 Neeson of “Taken” 44 All-inclusive 45 Brogan, e.g. 46 Be inclined 48 Thrive 50 Track legend Lewis 51 Rototills, e.g. 54 Hogs’ home 56 Country/folk singer Griffith 57 “Aren’t ___ pair?!” 58 Densest stable element 59 Tchr.’s org. 60 Hour div. 63 Portioned 66 Toy dog breed, briefly

67 “Bali ___” 68 Shaggy locks 69 German “a” 70 Didn’t nix 71 In time past 72 Sign gas 73 Stefani of pop music 76 At the ready 77 Early arcade biggie 78 Laconic 80 Despair 81 City near Venice 82 Prey for owls 84 Rich kid in “Nancy” 85 Israel’s Sharon 89 Noxious vapor 92 Sobriquet 93 Tuscan river 94 Dawn beads 95 Tablet buy 96 ___ in wait 97 Horrifies 100 Oslo’s land 102 Item for a cheerleader 103 Corn, to Brits 104 Amend 105 Boots 106 Algerian city 110 Tech sch. 111 Super, slangily 112 Mexican coin 113 Fax abbr. 115 That fellow’s 116 20% of XV 117 Scottish “John” 118 Singer DiFranco 119 Farm tool 120 Solid ___ rock

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel more encouraged about changes in your personal and/or professional life. However, it might be best not to rush things but rather work with them as they evolve. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s business sense is especially keen this week. But remember that it’s always best to investigate before investing. Make sure there are no hidden factors that can rise up later on. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Working on a family project could create tension between and among those concerned. Your good sense and your patience can help reduce bad attitudes and raise positive feelings. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You should be seeing more progress in the development of your plans and more supporters joining in. News from the past could help change someone’s long-held position. LEO (July 23 to August 22) With personal aspects strong this week, Leos and Leonas might want to spend more time with family and others who are especially close to them. Also expect news of a possible career change. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Taking a strong stand can be helpful this week. But be careful you don’t cross the line into obstinacy. Best to take a position on facts as they are, not as you want them to be. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You have a strong sense of the needs of others. This week, turn some of that sensitivity into an honest self-appraisal, and let it find places where you can help yourself. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Creating an emotional comfort zone to handle a personal problem helps at first. But by midweek, you’ll realize you need to deal with it directly or it could linger for too long. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Turning the page on a mistake to start fresh might not be the thing to do. Better to go over each step that led up to the decision you made and see which one misled you. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Goats enjoy a varied diet, but eating crow isn’t on the menu -- at least not this week. An embarrassing situation might have gone wrong before you got into it. Check it out. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your sense of honesty might impel you to speak up about a situation you disapprove of. That’s fine. But do so without sounding accusatory. You might not know all the facts behind it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Being asked to create a reassuring attitude in the middle of chaos isn’t easy, but you can do it. Support for your efforts comes slowly, but it does come. Enjoy an arts-filled weekend. BORN THIS WEEK: Your honesty about people and issues is expressed in a positive, not painful, way. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Vim and vigor 4 Go by 8 Blueprint 12 Glass of NPR 13 Between jobs 14 Top-rated 15 Unreasonably suspicious 17 Deteriorates 18 Clumsy ship 19 Protective wall 21 Not quite boil 24 Greek consonants 25 Past 26 Two, in Tijuana 28 Sulked 32 First course, maybe 34 “Golden Girl” Arthur 36 Volcanic flow 37 First Little Pig’s material 39 Blond shade 41 Prot. or Cath. 42 Disencumber 44 Expedition 46 Ideal 50 Tatter 51 ___ out (supplemented) 52 Toxic herbicide 56 Missile shelter 57 Ostriches’ kin 58 Bristle 59 Black quartz 60 Longings 61 Still

DOWN 1 Spot on a domino 2 Mound stat 3 Lover 4 Made a sawtooth edge 5 Commotion 6 Error 7 Auto style 8 Sunshade 9 Aerobatic maneuver 10 Initial stake 11 Cardinals’ home? 16 Branch 20 Pirates’ quaff 21 Back talk 22 “___ Rhythm” 23 Plagiarize 27 Red or Black 29 Landlocked country 30 Always 31 Limp-watch painter 33 Seeming contradiction 35 Donkey 38 Peruke 40 Bother repeatedly 43 Grumpy companion 45 Online help pg. 46 Mexican money 47 Related 48 Depend (on) 49 Appellation 53 Scoot 54 Really impress 55 Stick with a kick

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Australia? 8. TELEVISION: Who was Sonny Crockett’s partner in “Miami Vice”? 9. U.S. STATES: How many U.S. states border Mexico? 10. LANGUAGE: What is the longest English word composed only of vowels? Answers 1. About 770 mph 2. Peanut 3. “Apocalypse Now” 4. John Wayne 5. Shortness of breath 6. Hematology 7. English 8. Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs 9. Four: California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas 10. Euouae, a musical cadence

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1. MEASUREMENTS: How fast do you have to travel to break the sound barrier? 2. FOOD & DRINK: What food is also known as a groundnut? 3. MOVIES: What film ended with the words “the horror ... the horror”? 4. QUOTATIONS: What 20th-century actor once said, “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway”? 5. MEDICAL: What is the medical symptom called dyspnea? 6. SCIENCE: What is the study of blood called? 7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the predominant language of

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Taste of Rim – good food for a good cause FROM PAGE 7

Nearly all the meals that Luis and Austin prepare are homemade on-site, but they keep an emergency food supply on hand for snow days, and to help in the event of emergencies (apartment fires, etc.). Every Thursday, the men prepare double meals — one for in-house dining and Meals on Wheels, and another for Friday’s Meals on Wheels. That’s more than 300 meals to prepare in one day! Every Friday, Luis comes in and deep cleans the kitchen to get it ready for another week of meals. The chefs insist on the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in their work. Both chefs have years of experience in the food industry. Luis worked at the Mazatzal Casino dining service and Majestic Rim Apartments, and has participated in previous Taste of Rim events. Austin previously worked at the Powell House and also at the Majestic Rim Apartments, where they met. Their menus consist of homemade comfort food, which many seniors crave, and also more creative dishes to challenge the palate. Some of the dishes being served in March include spaghetti with meat sauce, a full turkey dinner just like Thanksgiving, Chicken Florentine, vegetable quiche, Swedish meatballs, sweet and sour chicken, and more. Luis and Austin prepare special meals for each major holiday. On St. Patrick’s Day, look for a corned beef dinner with Irish soda bread. Whenever possible, Luis and Austin add items not on the posted menu, such as salads and hot, homemade soup on especially cold days. Bashas’ supermarket also makes a daily donation of surplus food items like pastries or fresh fruit, which are gratefully accepted and added to the noon meal and to the Meals on Wheels delivery. Both chefs have a deep commitment to their clientele; they know that in many cases, these dinners are the only chance for seniors to get a good meal for the day. Clients are always appreciative of the effort made by Luis and Austin, and many come to the center not just for the food, but the great fellowship, and to properly thank the chefs and all the volunteers in person. The Payson Senior Center gets its operating funds from the adjacent Trinkets and Treasures Thrift Store, the PinalGila Council for Senior Citizens,

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Gerardo Moceri of Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe will be among the 10 chefs participating in the 2016 A Taste of Rim Country benefit sponsored by the Library Friends of Payson.

the Towns of Payson and Star Valley, Gila County, and the Older Americans Act (a federal grant program providing services to seniors). This is the first time the two chefs will be working as a team at the Taste of Rim event. Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe 512 N. Beeline Highway, Payson 928-468-6500 www.gerardofirewoodcafe.com Facebook Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Gerardo Moceri has literally traveled the world developing his skill as a master chef before making his home in Payson. His restaurant, Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe is one of the enduring success stories of the capricious restaurant business, having provided Rim residents and visitors with authentic Italian cuisine for more than 15 years. He began as a teenager delivering goods for his grandfather’s produce business (one of the first of its kind) in the Detroit area. At the age of 19, he apprenticed with the world-renowned chef Angelo Paracucchi in Italy, studying

the business and rooming with Angelo’s son Stephano. He was deeply affected by the kindness of the Paracucchi family and credits them with inspiring excellence in his own work. He received intensive training in all aspects of the restaurant business — pastries, meats and fish, vegetables, breads, even the art of winemaking. From this solid foundation, Gerardo traveled to Switzerland to develop expertise working with chocolate, and later went to Paris where he honed his international skills. Coming home to America, he debuted at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas and was later transferred to another Hyatt resort in Hawaii, where he met and married his wife Maria. In 2000, Gerardo moved his family from Phoenix to Payson and opened his restaurant (originally named Cucina Paradiso, later changed to Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe), which has been at the same location at 512 N. Beeline Highway ever since. The restaurant boasts one of the largest brick wood-fired ovens in northern Arizona. The tradition at Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe is to use only the finest, freshest local ingredients. He gets heirloom tomatoes from a Camp Verde farmer. He makes his own mozzarella cheese and sausage,

and makes all his sauces, artisan pizza crusts and breads on-site. Some of his pastas are homemade; the rest are imported from Italy. Even the wood he uses in his oven is purchased from local sources. The cuisine at Gerardo’s is authentic Italian, with creative variations developed in his international studies. His appetizer menu includes bruschetta pomodoro e basilico (toasted bread topped with marinated tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and olive oil) and calamari fritti (fried calamari with marinara sauce on the side). Specialty entrees include tagliatelle and sausage (classic fettuccine pasta tossed with homemade fennel sausage in a tomato basil sauce; chicken paradiso (panko breaded chicken breast with mozzarella and tomatoes served with cheese raviolis in tomato cream sauce); lasagna, shrimp scampi, and Italian mac and cheese (ziti pasta baked with apple wood smoked bacon, mozzarella, white cheddar and Parmesan cheeses topped with panko bread crumbs). Gluten-free items are available. Gerardo’s pizzas are served artisan style, with a crisp finished crust. Toppings include usual choices (homemade sausage, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms) and specialty toppings — fresh spinach, black and Kalamata olives, feta cheese, diced fresh tomatoes, roasted red peppers, seasonal local goat cheese, prosciutto and artichoke hearts. Consider the Parthenon (original Greek style with feta and mozzarella cheeses, grilled chicken, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and fresh spinach). Or the Primavera, Gerardo’s version of all-veggie pizza, with artichoke hearts, fresh mushrooms, onions, roasted red and green peppers, Kalamata olives and diced tomatoes. For dessert, Gerardo offers classic Italian crème brûlée, gelatos, and his original recipe tiramisu. Gerardo continues Paracuc chi’s tradition of mentoring and teaching his methods to new generations of chefs. He employs young people to train them in all aspects of food service, just as he learned it from Angelo. It’s not enough to teach someone how to cook, he said, it’s a matter of taking ownership in the entire process of providing food to customers in a supportive environment. Every single customer is important, and every plate must receive personal attention from the staff. Gerardo has been recognized many times for his continuing

community service, especially to the youth of Rim Country. He has mentored the Payson High School Culinary Club as it won back-toback Best of the Best honors at the Taste of Rim Country fundraisers. Many of his employees have come from PHS culinary classes, and now have successful careers as chefs. In the coming months, Gerardo will open a cafe in Sedona with a small wood-fired oven. He will offer his signature hand-tossed pizzas and a limited Italian menu. Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe offers catering services, and the restaurant is available for private parties. Call the restaurant at 928-468-6500 for more information. ***** A Taste of Rim Country is hosted by the Library Friends of Payson, Inc., with Fred Carpenter serving as master of ceremonies and deejay and Jack Quinn as photographer. Sponsors for the 2016 event are: Gold ($500): Vee Jeanne, John and Sue Wilson, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Advantage Realty; Silver ($250): Absolute Adjusting, Barbara Brenke and Larry Forsythe, Kevin Dick Investment Management Group, Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., and Matt Crespin State Farm Agent, Lloyd Law Group PLLC, Payson Premier Dental; Bronze ($100): Blanchette family LLC, Hoyt and Alice Kenmore, Messinger Payson Funeral Home, Ross Hage (Edward Jones), Affordable Automotive RV & Marine, Christel Aigner, Rim Country Self Storage & U-Haul, Paul and Joy Bates, Arizona Rim Sales Group, Law Offices of Jo Ellen Vork PLLC, Michael’s Flooring, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Walters, Harper Law Offices, Paul and Ann Kvasnicka, Home Center Supply LLC, Karen Thornton, Crabdree Insurance & Financial Services, Griff and Sarah Brown, Judy Mackenzie and David Milster, Su Connell and Stan Garner, Sharon and Gary Langdale, Plant Fair Nursery, Judith Kettner, Barry Nelson and Barb Anderson, and Mattress Experts & More. All proceeds from A Taste of Rim Country benefit the LFOP General Fund, which provides equipment and supplies for library programs that are not included in its regular budget, including a monthly stipend for new books. For more information about A Taste of Rim Country, check out the LFOP website at www. libraryfriendsofpayson.org, follow us on Facebook, or call the Payson Public Library at 928474-9260.

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MOVING SALES 123 N. Pinon Rd. (Star Valley), Fri. & Sat. March 11 & 12 from 8am to 3pm: Queen Bed Headboard Unit; Dining Table w/6 chairs, Kirby Vacuum w/Attachments, Eaden Pure Heater, Amish Heater, Grill and Much Much More!

AUTOS/VEHICLES ATVS 2001 Grizzly 600 Yamaha 4x4 w/Trailer & Ramps, Low Mileage & Many Extras, $2,000. 928-474-4340

1987 Suzuki Samurai JP 4X4 New Tires, rebuilt transfer case, new radio, 8,000 lb wench, heavy steel bumpers front and rear with hitch slides front and rear. 77,000 miles. Heber, AZ. $5300.00 OBO. 480-745-5689 kirbyl48@yahoo.com.

RVS 1988 El Dorado 22ft MH, Chevrolet, 59K Miles, Asking $4500.obo. $5,000 in upgrade 480-254-2142

Debco Construction

New Homes,Remodels,Decks, Painting, Garages, Wood/Tile Floors, Affordable Prices, Don 928-978-1996, Lic. & Bonded, Res. Lic.#ROC185345 Commercial Lic.#ROC182282 In Payson Area 35 years

HANDYMAN Don s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling! Senior Discount: 928-478-6139 JIMMY S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed

HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING ETC. Cleaning Services, Regular Schedulled Cleanings, Organizing and Move-Outs! Call Shari for a Quote! 928-951-1807

LANDSCAPING Personal Banker Canyon State Credit Union needs a Personal Banker for our Payson location. In this role, you will interview members to discuss overall financial position and assist in all aspects of new account opening and the lending process. Serve as Teller as needed. Min of 2 yrs cust service or cash handling experience. Knowledge of consumer lending and account opening/closing required. Send resume and cover letter to careers@canyonstatecu.org.

Landscaping, Lot Cleaning, Tree Trimming, Raking and Hauling. Reasonable Rates, Small and Large Jobs, Call Don 928-478-6139

Legal Services

2003 GMC 4x4 Sierra Extended Cab, Shortbed, Loaded, Beautiful 96,800 Miles, $7,900.OBO 928-474-9862 or 480-313-8776 ID #80356 2005 Ford F-150 FX-4, 4x4, 112K Miles, Very Clean, $13,500. 928-474-2017 2007 Isuzu I-290 Pickup $9,759 STK# RP0709 Call 928-474-8888 2008 GMC Canyon $13,398. STK# RP0730C

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EMPLOYMENT GENERAL Veterinary Technician Payson Pet Care is gearing up for another busy summer! We are looking for a long-term Veterinary Technician. Formal education or experience preferred. 474-8387

HEALTH CARE CPES Is Hiring! PT positions $9.25hrly Up to 25 hours per week Working with adults with Special Needs Days, evenings and weekends available No experience required Ask about our full time openings! For more information call: 928-595-1886 Powell Place Senior Living is now hiring part time Caregivers and CNAs. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Must enjoy working with seniors. Apply online at enlivant.com, then call 928-474-6249. SOLTERRA SENIOR LIVING AT WHITE MOUNTAINS Located in Lakeside, Az Currently hiring a FT Assisted Living Clinical Care Coordinator (LPN in good standing) Please Fax Resume: Attn: HR Dept 928-537-0765

MECHANICAL Experienced Technician Wanted: Great Pay, Benefits, FT Employment, 928-474-4234 or send resume to: fta931@flecherstire.com

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 1 Bedroom Upstairs Apartment, Great Downtown Location, South Beeline $600.mo 928-474-8000. Rim Country Guns 2Br/1Ba AC/Heat, All Electric, Washer/Dryer, down stairs, Smoking/Pets-No, $625.mo Call 928-474-8263 or 928-951-4237 Apartments For Rent

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APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •

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

Large, Clean, Quiet: 2BD/1BA Apartment In Nice, North East Area, Back Patio, Central Heating/Cooling, W/D Pets-No,$750.mo Call Dennis @ 928-978-1385

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

928-476-6539 AZCLDP #81438

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

Excellent Pine commercial location w/heavy traffic. Zoned TR, 6261 Hardscrabble, ADA-accessible, former Trident Winery. Available April 1, Robert (602) 463-5665.

LAND FOR SALE Hikers, Explorers, Geologists. 47.5AC land w/rocky ridge, pasture, secluded Valley, Apache County between Snowflake and Concho AZ. low taxes, $32K, 928-445-1132.

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 1975 Fleetwood located 705 E. Miller Lot-14 $10,000. 2Br/1Ba, New Refrig, New Stove, Screened In Porch, Large Lot, Call Ruth 623-340-6863 ID# 80311

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Beautiful Townhouse, GV Lakes, New Carpets/Paint, 1700+sq.ft. Carport, Small Dog-ok, Smoking-No, Good Credit & References Required,$1100.mo 912 W. Madera Lane 928-951-4320 New 2 BR, 2 BA, Manufactured home, 55+ age community. $625.00, 480-390-8901.

PAYSON TRAILER RANCH 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $425.00 Spaces starting at $310. 1st Mo + Deposit! All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Calll 928-517-1368

Quiet 2Bd/1.5Ba:Covered Porch/RV Parking w/Deck, Treed Fenced Yard, Central Payson, $750.p/m+Security, Seperate Laundry Area, Avail Anytime: 928-951-4422

HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT

One Acre Horse Property in Town 2Br/1Ba-Den,Restored Home on Private Acre, Central Heating, Cooling, FP, Laundry, Fenced Yard,Stable $1250.mo 928-288-2440

MOBILE/RV SPACES

MOVE IN SPECIAL: (Payson) Three Private offices, Reception/Training area, 1000sq.ft, Busy Beeline Hwy Location,View,Only,$750.mo. Also Single offices Avail. $225.mo 928-468-1365

Kachina Doll Trailer Park Three Trailers; All 1Br/1Ba, $485 to $525.mo. Two Mobiles:1Br/1Ba, $570.to $735.mo. w/Lease, Call 928-951-6137 or 928-474-0791

Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park, Nice quiet family park, Travel Trailers, furnished $400.00 mo, RV Spaces $256.55 mo, with onsite Manager, Laundry, Shower, Game room, and Wifi, Call Shawn at 928-474-2406

CONDOMINIUMS OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 11-4pm 685 W. Detroit Dr, 2 BR/1 BA, Stunning Cabin Remodel, Large Lot. Website: lovepayson.com $159,000. 928-478-1553

ALPINE VILLAGE, Large two-story, 3Bdrm/2.5Ba. Decks, Slate-Tile/Wood Floors, Wood-burning stove. 600 W.Forest. Near Rumsey Park $1,150/mo. Must Qualify/1yr Lease 602-620-0396.

2/BR, 2/BA, 1344 SF, 288 E Buckboard Trail, Gisela, AZ, 85541, 12 months lease, yard maintenance inclulded, $750.without Horses or $900.with Horses, Call Chuck Olinger 602-881-8736.

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HOMES FOR RENT 2Br/2Ba,MFG Home, 1400sf,FP,All Appliances Upgraded,Covered-Front/Back Porch/Patio w/Storage Shed, Single Car Garage w/Work Shop,Extra-large lot w/Fenced yard/Trees,Smoking/Pets-No, $1000.mo 480-338-3464 or 408-300-8583

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TRUCKS

STK# FP1940C

14 Deep V Tracker Fishing Boat, 9.8 Nisson Electric Start, 2 Trolling Motors, Bass Seat, Fish Finder, Trailer w/Spair Tire, Boat Cover, Excellent Condition, $4500. 928-474-2434

CONSTRUCTION

SUVS

2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 $9,995.

BOATS

MISCELLANEOUS Payson Airport Aera, Yardwork and Light Hauling, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, 928-468-6379 or 928-951-2520

2007 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3 liter, V8, 2WD, flexfuel, 132k miles $14,500 KBB, great shape. Tanning bed, $500, 928-315-9339.

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2012 Can Am Commander 1000 XT Roof, 1/2 windshield, winch, Recent serv ice, 4100 Miles, All records & receipts, Asking $12,000. was $17,000.new 928-978-4692

SERVICES

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

HOMES FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba $600.pm,Fenced Yard, Includes Water/Trash/Sewer, 110 E. Aero, All Electric. Please leave mesage we will return call:928-978-2435 or 928-970-0634 1Br/1Ba-Cute,Cute! Newly Remodeled: Flooring, Carpet, Bathroom, Fixtures, Lighting. W/D, Laundry Room, Storage-Shed, Large Front Deck. Pellet Stove, Part Fenced Yard. Quiet Neighborhood, $750.mo + Dep.1213 N. Ponderosa Circle 520-403-6164 Beautifully FURNISHED ,New Paint/Carpet, 2Br/2Ba w/FP, 1800sf, MAIN HOUSE, in town, short and long leases, quality neighborhood, $1375.mo Call: 602-290-7282.

RYE RV PARK 1Br/1Ba, (Furnished) $350.mo & Up; Free Laundry On-site, Utility Dep. Water/Trash Included, Spaces $200.mo 602-502-0020

ROOMS FOR RENT ROOMMATE WANTED! Mature, Responsible Person to share my Beautiful Mountain View Home! W/D, Cable, Own Bathroom & Views! $375.mo + Utilities: 928-978-8328 or 480-695-2786

LOCAL NEWS Payson Roundup Call 474-5251, ext. 108.

12 | RIM REVIEW • MARCH 9, 2016

Steve Coury

Retail purchases only. Up to 5 quarts of Motorcraft® synthetic blend oil and Motorcraft oil filter. Taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid battery text excluded. Rebate form must be submitted by 4/30/16. See participating dealership for vehicle exclusions and details through 3/31/16. Rebate form available on FordOwner.com

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