Rim Review April 20, 2016 by Payson Roundup

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Food

Taste twists on traditional favorites. PAGE 3

Movie

Andy McKinney says ‘The Boss’ is an unfunny comedy. PAGE 4

Garden Cathy Hicken with the High Country Garden Club tells ways to tackle weeds. PAGE 4

While Melinda Myers gets back to basics – low maintenance flower garden care. PAGE 5

Event

The Threadplayers Fiber Art and Quilt Show is coming up next month at the Payson campus of Gila Community College. PAGE 2

Artists open studios PAGE 6

RIM REVIEW • APRIL 20, 2016

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AROUND RIM COUNTRY

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UPCOMING CONCERTS Savannah Jack Savannah Jack and its pop-country style closes out the Tonto Community Concert Association’s 2015-16 season at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1. The group includes Don Gatlin, Tony Haan and Jay Smith, with accompaniment by Matt Crouse and Colin Whinnery. Exceptional songwriters as well as versatile musicians, band members infuse their individual style to collectively create Savannah Jack’s unique sound. All come from a musical family and have been singing and playing their individual instruments from a very young age. Adult tickets at the door will be at a special price of $10 (cash or check only). Children and students under age 18 are admitted at no charge when accompanied by a ticketed adult. There will also be a video introducing the artists who will comprise the upcoming 2016-2017 season played prior to the concert and at intermission. In addition, the TCCA will present a Student Outreach concert at 1 p.m., Monday, May 2 featuring Savannah Jack. For more information, visit the association website at www.tccarim. org or call 928-478-4363 or 928-4722423. Payson Choral Society The spring concert of the Payson Choral Society is at 4 p.m., Saturday, May 14 and 2 p.m., Sunday, May 15 at the Payson High School Auditorium. The theme is “In the Spirit” and features a lively, toe-tapping, finger-snapping production directed by Daria Mason, with accompaniment by Lisa Tan. Winners of the group’s annual scholarship auditions will present their winning selections as part of the concert. Purchased in advance, the cost is $8 for adults or $10 at the door. All students 18 and under will be admitted free. Tickets can be bought from Society members, at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, 100 W. Main St., and at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road in Rumsey Park. For more information, call John Landino at 928-468-0023.

THREADPLAYERS FIBER ART AND QUILT SHOW The Threadplayers, a local group of quilters, host their sixth Fiber Art and Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8 at Gila Community College, 201 N. Mud Springs Rd., Payson. Organizers expect at least 100 pieces of work to be displayed. The show is held every other year due to the intense effort the projects require. A donation of $2 is asked at the door. To learn more, go to threadplayers.com.

FREE ‘GREEN’ DAY AT LANDFILL In honor of Earth Day, the Buckhead Mesa Landfill will accept greenwaste at no charge on Saturday, April 23. Residents are encouraged to clear their property of weeds and brush in preparation of wildfire season. Greenwaste includes trees limbs, pine needles, brush, grass clippings and leaves. The landfill is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., MondaySaturday, closed Sunday and holidays. For additional information you may call the Buckhead Mesa Landfill at 928-476-3350.

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DOLL SHOW AND SALE

Expect to see much more than quilts at the Threadplayers Fiber Art and Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9 at the Payson campus of Gila Community College, 201 N. Mud Springs Rd.

There will be a doll show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 23 at the Pine/Strawberry Senior Dining Hall (located behind P/S Thrift Store). The event is presented by the “Pine Mall” 3916 N. Highway 87 in Pine and sponsored by Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation.

you, and all proceeds directly support the library. 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.

LIFTING THE SPIRITS

DANCE CONCERT

A free lecture on “Lifting the Spirits,” covers holistic approaches to depression and anxiety, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Dale Bellisfield, RN, holistic nurse and medical herbalist, presents the program, which includes: • Learn about the many foods, supplements, herbs and lifestyle options that affect mood for better and worse; • Understand how to make simple, healthful choices to build mental and physical health. Please call to register in advance of the program, 928-978-8348.

A concert by students in Gila Community College’s ballet, belly and modern dance classes is planned for 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 29 in room 301 at the Payson GCC campus. Refreshments will be served.

INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE Ponderosa Chapter #64 of the Order of the Eastern Star invites Rim Country residents and visitors to attend an Indoor Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 at the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. Anyone wishing to donate materials for the sale or get additional information, including about dropping off or having contributions picked up, should contact Marjorie Winemiller, 928-468-0790. Eastern Star is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping needy children, battered women, veterans, medical research and promoting education through scholarships.

LIBRARY BOOKSTORE SALE During April the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is offering a 2-for-1 special on all books in the 50-cent area. This is the time to save even more on interesting books on a wide range of topics. Bookstore stock is constantly changing, so stop by often. Bookstore volunteers are always happy to help

HOSPICE COMPASSUS CELEBRATES MOMENTS OF LIFE Hospice Compassus is celebrating in April. Its Moments of Life Spring Event/Open House is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at 511 S. Mud Springs Rd., Payson. It is free, open to the public and will feature music from Junction 87 and refreshments. . Last year the event took place in October and was a very successful community event. Organizers decided to have the event annually, but due to some scheduling conflicts, it was changed to spring.

CALLING CAR-CRAZY KIDS – OF ALL AGES The Rim Country Classic Auto Club’s 2016 Beeline Cruise-In Car Show is April 30 at Green Valley Park. In addition to the popular cruise around town Friday afternoon, the group is hosting a “Build Your Dream Vehicle” contest for car-crazy kids, sponsored by Payson Concrete. There is no cost to enter. 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

Rani Primmer is the featured artist of the 2016 ’Neath the Rim Open Studio Tour April 29 and 30 and May 1.

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MSA BANQUET Make plans to attend the 24th Annual Mogollon Sporting Association Banquet Saturday, May 7 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. The banquet will feature live auctions, general raffle, a special raffle for Vortex Optics, a gun safe with several guns, and archery bows. In addition, there will be various other sporting equipment items, artwork, collectibles and jewelry for your consideration. The MSA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are tax deductible. All MSA members are volunteers and 100 percent of the proceeds go to benefit Rim Country youth and wildlife conservation projects. Doors open at 4 p.m., the dinner and banquet start at 5:30 p.m., followed by the raffles and auctions. If you would like additional information about the Mogollon Sporting Association or would like to make a donation or purchase tickets to this great event, call 928-474-1662 or go online to www.msapayson.org.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE The Community Yard Sale, sponsored by Community Presbyterian Church, is from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 21 at 800 W. Main St. (corner of Oak and Main), Payson. Booth spaces go quickly, so reserve a 10-foot-by19-foot space now for just $10. For details and reservations call the church office at 928-474-2059. Proceeds from booth rentals go to the Deacons Assistance Program, working through St. Vincent de Paul, to serve local families in need with financial assistance for utilities, rent, and prescriptions, and to the Deacon’s Food Pantry.

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The Payson Christian School’s Annual Golf Tournament is May 7 at Payson Golf Course. Participation costs are: $320 for a foursome; $85 single golfer; $10 lunch after tournament for non-golfers at noon; $100 to advertise at a hole (please provide sign); $400 to sponsor a foursome and get an advertisement at a hole (please provide sign). Contact the school at 928-474-8050 or email pccs@paysonchristianschool.org to golf, donate raffle prizes or advertise at the tournament. This is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds help to keep tuition low. PCS tuition rates are 50 percent less expensive than those at state and national private schools, ongoing fundraising efforts help offset the cost of tuition, so private Christian education can remain affordable and available to as many families as possible.

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to handle. 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, 2016 with a sign, 8-inches-by-10-inches, displaying their name(s) and age(s). Call J. Zezima at 928-478-6989 for additional information.

The Payson Public Library is planning a variety of special activities this month. • Lego Family Fun – a Lego Building Event is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 22. Projects will be exhibited in the lobby display case. • Family Game Night is from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 25. • Meal Planning is the focus of the next Adult Cooking Class, which is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30. Registration is required and will open Wednesday, April 20. • A program on Essential Oils exploring the hidden benefits and dangers for whole body health is planned from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30. The Payson Public Library is located at 328 N. McLane Rd. Call 928-474-9290 for more information.

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IN THE KITCHEN

TASTE TWISTS ON TRADITIONAL FAVES Chicken has many forms, but have you tried it jerked? Chipotle is all the rage, mix it with apricot jam and create a special glaze that can be used with chicken or ham. Have you been following your parents’ age-old advice to “eat your fruits and vegetables”? If adding more produce to your daily diet seems like a daunting task, rest assured that one solution is right in your pantry: canned foods. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate nutrition guidelines, half of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables. Because cans seal in foods’ nutrition, freshness and flavor, they are one of the best ways to get more produce picked at its peak to your table. Plus, canned produce is on par nutritionally with fresh and frozen counterparts, and in some cases even better. Additionally, the canned foods in your pantry — or “cantry” — can be an excellent source of recipe inspiration. In a recent study, 73 percent of moms agreed that canned foods help them get healthful homemade meals on the table more often. Unlock the goodness of canned fruits and vegetables to prepare delicious dishes like Pineapple Jerk Chicken, featuring nutritious canned pineapple and protein-packed black beans, and Gazpacho with Crab, made with canned crab and lycopene-rich diced tomatoes. For more information about the benefits of canned foods, as well as recipe inspiration, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.

PINEAPPLE JERK CHICKEN

Preparation time: 10 minutes; cooking time: 20 minutes; makes 6 servings. 1 cup long-grain rice 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk blend seasoning 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 1, 20-ounce can Del Monte pineapple chunks in 100 percent juice, drained (or similar) 1, 15.5-ounce can Goya black beans, drained and

rinsed (or similar) 1, 4.5-ounce can Old El Paso chopped green chiles (or similar) 1/2 cup Jamaican jerk marinade Prepare rice according to directions. Sprinkle chicken with jerk seasoning. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken pieces in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove chicken to plate. Using drippings remaining in skillet, cook onion over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, black beans, green chiles and jerk marinade. Over high heat, bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve chicken mixture over rice.

GAZPACHO WITH CRAB

Preparation time: 15 minutes; makes 4 servings 1, 28-ounce can Muir Glen organic diced tomatoes (or similar) 1, 4.5-ounce can Old El Paso chopped green chiles, drained (or similar) 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 small cucumber, seeded and diced, divided 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce (or similar) 1, 8.75-ounce can Del Monte whole kernel corn, drained (or similar) 1, 6-ounce can Chicken of the Sea lump crabmeat, drained and flaked (or similar) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro In food processor or blender, combine tomatoes, chiles, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic and half of the diced cucumber. Blend until just smooth. Stir in red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, stir in corn and crab. Garnish with remaining cucumber and cilantro.

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Vegetable casseroles and carrot cake have been spring menu mainstays for decades, but retro dishes are getting a flavorful facelift with new ingredients and flavor twists. Chef Kevan Vetter of the McCormick Kitchens offers these tips to put a new spin

on traditional spring favorites: • Liven up a spring ham with a spicysweet glaze of apricot jam, pineapple juice and chipotle chili pepper. Brush on a spiral-cut ham before roasting in the oven. The glaze can be used on a roasted chicken as well. • Upgrade a traditional vegetable casserole by sprinkling a layer of cheddar cheese and topping with potato tots. Bake until the tots are crisp and golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. • Combine two classic desserts in one; swirl carrot cake batter into a smooth and creamy cheesecake base with a hint of lemon. Bake and cut into bars. For more recipes and tips, check out McCormick.com and visit McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

1-1/4 cups milk 4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, cubed 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 pound frozen fried potato tots Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces. Set aside. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add vegetables; toss gently to coat. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese and top with potato tots. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until heated through and potato tots are golden brown and crispy.

APRICOT PINEAPPLE CHIPOTLE GLAZED HAM

Preparation time: 15 minutes; cooking time: 40 minutes; makes 24 servings 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, divided 2 cups sugar, divided 1-1/2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, divided 2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1-1/2 cups finely grated carrots 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Lemon Extract Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix 1 cup each of flour and sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Add oil, 2 eggs, vanilla extract and carrots; mix well. Spread 1/2 of the batter into greased and floured 13-inch-by-9-inch baking pan. Reserve remaining batter. Set aside. Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar in another large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add milk, remaining 2 tablespoons flour and lemon extract; beat until well blended. Add remaining 2 eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture and reserved carrot cake batter, alternately, over carrot cake batter in pan. Cut through several times with knife for marble effect. Bake 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Preparation time: 10 minutes; cooking time: 45 minutes; makes 24 servings 1 bone-in spiral-cut ham, about 10 pounds 1 cup apricot jam 1/2 cup pineapple juice 3/4 teaspoon McCormick Chipotle Chili Pepper 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ham on its side in roasting pan. Mix apricot jam, pineapple juice, chipotle chili pepper and garlic powder in small bowl until well blended. Brush 1/2 of the jam mixture over ham, gently separating slices so mixture can reach middle of ham. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 1 hour, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Remove foil. Brush with remaining jam mixture. Bake 45 minutes longer. Serve ham with pan drippings.

CHEESY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER TATER-TOPPED CASSEROLE

Preparation time: 20 minutes; cooking time: 55 minutes; makes 14 servings 1, 16-ounce package frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1, 16-ounce package frozen cauliflower florets, thawed 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper

CARROT CAKE SWIRLED CREAM CHEESE BARS

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AT THE MOVIES

STRANGE BUT TRUE

THE BOSS

An unfunny comedy In terms of physical comedy Melissa There follows a screwball scheme to take over the commercial space occupied by McCarthy can really bring it on. She does Girl Scout-type cookies and thereby regain however have to have something to work her fortune. with. “The Boss” might well drive the stake What follows is a combination of bominto the heart of poorly thought out Melissa bast and schmaltz which is nether believMcCarthy movies and finally kill the beast. able nor admirable. Throw in some of the One might hope. worst anti-woman comments imaginable We have often decried the studio films (and from McCarthy’s mouth to boot) and put together by bean counters. The trope is Andy McKinney you have the flavor of the film. This could that some soulless studio number cruncher Reviewer have been and should have been a showput a film together from unrelated parts. case for the very best efforts of a compeGet a famous star, bring out a proven writer, hire a competent director and so on, throw the tent actress. Kristen Bell can and has done excellent work, bits in a bag, shake and serve. Here the same process seems to be in play. The difference here is that but here she is not expected to do more than recite the husband-wife team of Melissa McCarthy and Ben her lines. Peter Dinklage throws himself into a very Falcone serve in all the parts. Falcone directs from strange character, the ex-lover of “The Boss” — a a script penned by Falcone and McCarthy. Steve guy who still carries the torch for her even after getMallory, an actor, also helps with the writing in his ting her thrown in jail. Kathy Bates has a small role first shot at script writing. And to no one’s surprise, as Michelle Darnell’s former mentor. Ben Falcone Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy are among the appears in an even smaller role. Bates in a few brief producers. McCarthy of course stars with the usual- moments on screen shows how much she has to offer in-her-films cameo by Falcone. It is entirely their as an actress, but to no avail. I want to be generous and give “The Boss” an film. They took some funny bits, some dirty bits and some bits that didn’t work at all, tossed them in a average three saw blades, but I just can’t do it. There bag and served them up to a public hungry for their is too much wrong with this unambitious two saw sad star, Melissa McCarthy. What a terrible shame. blade not so funny comedy. It is R rated however for We have Michelle Darnell (“The Boss” played smarmy rather than funny sexual discussions and by McCarthy), a self-made, hyper-aggressive multi- bad language. It runs for one hour and 39 minutes. On a generous $29 million budget it returned $25 millionaire giving motivational speeches to packed million at the three-day weekend box office. That put auditoriums full of adoring acolytes, eager to know how to go and do likewise. In the back story we dis- this unworthy film in the No. 1 spot by a whisker. If cover that Darnell came from a loveless childhood, producers McCarthy and Falcone make money on raised by nuns after a series of unsuccessful foster this one, we will get more of the same. Pity that. placements. She relies upon no one, but she cares for no one either. You can see how this makes for a COMING TO THE SAWMILL ON APRIL 22 character that the audience has a hard time feeling “THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR” symphony for. At her best, she is not a person that This sequel to “Snow White and the Huntsman” we want to spend time with. returns Charlize Theron as the evil queen and Chris But after spending time in the poky for insider Hemsworth as the hunky huntsman who tries to trading and losing her vast wealth, she remains thwart her plans. This time a battle between rival someone we do not want to spend time with. She evil queens threatens the good people. Also starring imposes herself upon the only person she can, her Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain. The trailers look former assistant (Kristen Bell) and her daughter. spectacular.

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2016 KING FEATURES SYND.

• Scotsmen and their descendants make up almost half of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and almost three-quarters of American presidents. • An adult human has 60,000 miles of blood vessels. • There was a scientist once who made it his mission to taste as many different kinds of meat as he possibly could. In his opinion, the worst tasting was mole meat. I won’t argue. There probably aren’t very many people who would be willing to gain enough experience in that field to be able to debate the matter. • Hong Kong has more Rolls Royce cars per capita than any other city in the world. • The main cabin of Air Force One, the airplane in which the

president flies, is 4,000 square feet. That’s more than many people’s homes. Air Force One has seven bathrooms and 16 TVs. And there is enough food aboard to serve 2,000 meals. • There is a popular, bright green melon liqueur, “Midori,” which is used to make fruity drinks such as melon balls. The name is very descriptive — in Japanese, “midori” means “green.” • Most people know that a human has 46 chromosomes, but how do we compare to other living things? Not surprisingly, an ant has only two. A fruit fly has eight. A garden pea has 14. Your pet dog has 78. And a garden fern? It has 1,260 chromosomes! • The state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work is Alaska.

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An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear and a black panther.

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Weeds budding with ambition BY CATHY HICKEN HIGH COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB

The definition of a weed is “any plant that is growing where you don’t want it.” That covers a lot of territory! In general you don’t want any weeds in your garden, no matter how pretty they are. They compete with the vegetables and steal valuable light, moisture and nutrients. A lot of weeds mean weaker plants and less harvest. Not to mention how bad they look. Unfortunately weed seeds can lay dormant for years. It’s not unusual to have tens of thousands of weed seeds per cubic foot of soil. That is one of the reasons that it seems we have move weeds coming up after we weed that before. Weed seeds have evolved to need only the smallest amount of light to germinate. It’s best to begin the fight against weeds early before they get a firm grip on your garden. Young weeds are easier to pull out, easier to plow under and less likely to produce seeds. One unusual way to keep the weeds down is to pre-sprout weed seeds. This sounds bizarre but it works pretty well. First cover your garden with clear or black plastic,

cardboard or old rugs. After a month under this impermeable covering existing plants die from lack of sunlight. This works really well on annual weeds, but it does take some planning ahead. You will have to dig out any perennial weed roots after removing the covering. A more intensive method is called solarizing. This works well in hot climates like Arizona. It is similar to pre-sprouting, but the method takes a lot longer. Prepare the bed for planting and water it well. Dig a trench 6 to 12 inches deep around the perimeter. Cover the entire bed with thick clear plastic (4mm) and place the edges in the trench and fill trenches with soil. The temperature gets so high under the cover that it kills insects, disease organisms and weeds. The downside is that this process takes a couple of months at least. Another, easier method is to water the soil well and wait a few days. The weeds pop up pretty quickly and then you can pull them up. Pulling the weeds while they are young is a lot easier and if you mulch around your veggies it helps to keep them down. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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CRIMINAL The memories & skills of a dead CIA agent are implanted into an unpredictable & dangerous convict.

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THE BOSS

A titan of industry is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she gets out, not everyone she screwed over is willing to forgive and forget.

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Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on Superman. While the two superheroes fight each other, Lex Luthor creates Doomsday to destroy Metropolis

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LEAVING THURSDAY When a teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her in deep trouble and could expel God from the public square once and for all.

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MORE ON GARDENING | MELINDA MYERS

BACK TO BASICS – LOW MAINTENANCE FLOWER GARDEN CARE Grow a beautiful flower garden with minimal care by investing a bit of time at the start of the season to reduce ongoing care. Always match flowers to the growing conditions and the care you are willing to provide. Low maintenance plants need minimal or no deadheading and staking. This means you’ll be growing good-looking plants with little effort on your part. And if the plants are suited to the growing conditions and resistant to common pests you’ll be doing less work managing insect and disease problems. Further reduce your workload by selecting self-cleaning or free flowering annuals and perennials and those bred for long bloom and compact growth. You’ll enjoy more colorful flowers with less pruning and grooming. Ageratum, angelonia, calibrochoa and many of the newer petunia cultivars are just a few of the annuals that do not need regular deadheading for continual bloom. Include perennials like willow amsonia, bugbane, Solomon seal, turtlehead and sedum autumn joy for lower maintenance and big results. Prepare the soil and provide proper fertilization before planting. Work several inches of compost or other organic matter into the top 8 to 12 inches of soil to improve drainage and water holding ability. Incorporate a low nitrogen organic fertilizer like Milorganite (milorganite.com) at the same time. The slow release formulation provides needed nutrients throughout most if not all of the season. Plus, it promotes slow steady growth that won’t interfere with flowering, is less

susceptible to pests and is more drought tolerant. Properly space the plants, making sure they have sufficient room to reach their full size. Overcrowding means you will be thinning or dividing plants more often or battling disease problems instead of enjoying the full beauty the plants provide. Consider removing flowers on annuals at planting. This allows plants to focus energy on establishing roots instead of flowers. Can’t bear to do this? Then remove the flowers on every other plant or every other row. Then a week or two later remove the flowers on the remaining plants. You will soon be rewarded with full compact plants that will produce more flowers throughout the season. Pinch back long and leggy transplants. Use a hard pinch to remove the tip and several inches of stem. Use your pruners or fingers to remove stems just above a set of leaves. The remaining plant will still look good while you wait for new leaves and stems to grow and produce new blooms. Encourage branching on single stemmed plants with a soft pinch. Remove just the uppermost portion of the stem where the leaves and tip are starting to develop. Soon you will have a well branched plant and more blossoms. Improve plant posture and reduce the need for staking with early season pruning. Keep mums and asters compact by pinching them back to six inches throughout June to encourage compact growth. Eliminate floppy growth and the need for staking on late bloomers like Boltonia, Autumn Joy sedum, Russian sage and

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Rudbeckia ‘Prairie Sun’ and Ageratum ‘Blue Horizon’ make a nice combination, adding plenty of color to the garden.

Heliopsis Revive catmint and perennial salvia that flop open in the center with pruning. Cut flopping plants back halfway once or twice a season as needed. And don’t forget to mulch. Covering the soil surface with an inch or two of shredded leaves, evergreen needles/pine straw or other organic material will conserve moisture, suppress weeds and improve the soil as they decompose. Always water new plantings often enough to keep the top

few inches of soil moist. Once established water thoroughly and only as needed. This encourages drought tolerant roots, so you’ll need to do less watering in the future. With proper planning, plant selection and soil preparation you can keep your ongoing care to a minimum. That means more time to relax and enjoy your beautiful garden. ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gardening expert Melinda Myers has more than 30 years

of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including “Small Space Gardening” and the “Midwest Gardener’s Handbook.” She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for “Birds & Blooms” magazine and spokesperson for Milorganite. Myers’ website is www.melindamyers.com.

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Most of all, try not to let any weeds get old enough to produce seeds! Battling weeds after your crops are planted can take several routes. You can mulch your beds with a thick layer of organic material. Planting through plastic is also very effective. Then there is the old-fashioned method of pulling weeds by hand. When they’re young they come up easily, roots and all. If they are too big, use a trowel. Think of weeding as getting a good workout in nature’s gym. Cultivation exposes weed roots and will kill many of them. Cultivation is best when done often in the first month of gardening. Keeping the area around your garden free of weeds keeps them from creeping back into your planting beds.

If spray you must, please try to avoid the synthetic chemical sprays. There are several good organic sprays on the market that are effective. You must use them more often than the chemical sprays. One of the more intriguing weed killers currently being studied is a mixture of clove oil and vinegar. The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, Md. has done initial testing of vinegar. They have been able to kill 2-week-old seedlings of common weeds by spraying them with 5 and 10 percent solutions of vinegar. Older weeds were killed by higher concentrations. Penn St. University has also compared the weed killing efficacy of vinegar and clove oil. Both provide fair to good control of ragweed, smooth pigweed and lamb’s quarter. Clove oil proved to be as good as or better than vinegar. A mix of 8 percent clove oil

and 90 percent vinegar is a general purpose weed killer, so you have to be careful not to let it drift on to your vegetable crops. A good resource for gardeners is the National Gardening Association’s Weed Library at www.garden.org/weedlibrary This site will help you identify weeds. Good tools also are factor in the fight against weeds. A hula hoe is a terrific addition to your arsenal. Other good tools are a dandelion weeder, a sharp kitchen knife, an eye hoe (regular hoe), claw type weeder or a Cape Cod weeder. Of course, the main tool for the gardener is elbow grease and lots of it. Happy weeding! The High Country Garden Club meets every first Thursday at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260, at 6:30 p.m. Please Join us and learn and

share garden tips. GARDEN CLASSES

The Payson Community Garden hosts gardening classes at 9 a.m., Saturdays through May 7 at the Nazarene Church, 300 E. Tyler Parkway (or in the garden as temperatures warm). The classes are open to the public as well as participants in the community garden. Saturday, April 23 – Jennifer Wilkerson discusses tomatoes, growing them from seeds and transplants. Saturday, May 7 – Evelyn Wilkerson will have the class that focuses on summer crops and growing from seeds and transplants. To learn more visit the Payson Community Garden website: www.paysoncommunitygardenaz.com.

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COVER STORY | TERESA MCQUERREY

Images courtesy of Rani Primmer, at left and Tom Arndt, above

The image at left, “Eyes Wide Open,” is the favorite of featured artist Rani Primmer. She explains why in the accompanying story. Above, the work “Tapadero” by Tom Arndt is one of the many other pieces that can be seen in the studios artists are opening to the public as part of the 2016 ’Neath the Rim Open Studio Tour.

Artists open studios

Rim Country artists reveal their workday worlds next weekend at the 15th Annual Self-Guided Open Artists’ Studio Tour, April 29, 30 and May 1. Sponsored by the Payson Art League there are 11 studios open in Payson, Round Valley, Star Valley and Pine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the three days of the ’Neath the Rim Open Studio Tour. The tour showcases the work of 27 artists, with digital painter Rani Primmer as the featured artist. The guide for the tour includes the following: Rani Primmer is a full-time artist dedicated to creating art that feeds the soul by providing inspiration, motivation and healing to souls in need, including her own. While she has created art since she was a child, it was only recently that she was able to find the courage to begin calling herself an artist out loud. She believes that all people have artists hidden inside of them and that the experience of creating art can transform pain and darkness into beauty and light. As a seeker of magic, she is committed to searching out the beauty, love, goodness and truth in all moments of life ... every day, every hour, every minute, every second and sharing that magic with the world. One way that she does this is through the

characters she has created with her digital painting. She has titled them “Seekers” as they seek out and share the magic of life’s journey. Primmer expanded on the material in the guide, which will be included in an upcoming edition of the Payson Roundup, The Rim Review’s parent paper. Primmer is a fairly new Rim Country resident. She and her husband have made their home here for about 18 months, but visited off and on for a year before deciding to settle here. She was born and raised in Luther, Iowa and had made what she thought was her “forever” home in Woodward, Iowa. But then her parents passed away and her children and grandchildren moved to Payson. “An emptiness began to seep into our space and we quickly realized how temporary forever really is,” she said. She and her husband decided to explore new opportunities and leap out of their comfort zone and follow their family west. “It was a time full of an immense amount of fear combined with an incredible excitement for the journey to come. We sold everything except for my studio supplies and those personal things that collectively identify who we are and where we come from ... and found our way back to family

where we can laugh and play with our grandkids until we simply just can’t any more,” Primmer said. She is a self-taught artist, however she said she was privileged to grow up under the wings of an artistic mom. “She believed that the creative abilities of children are many times stifled by inadequate tools and always wanted to make sure that their self-confidence did not suffer at the hands of a crappy brush or weak paints. So while I am technically a selftaught artist, I owe an immense amount of gratitude to an amazing teacher-mom who taught me the concepts, ideas and life lessons that play in the art that I create today,” she said. With that upbringing she worked in many mediums before specializing in digital painting. “They all play some role in what spills out in my digital paintings as they have taught me a lot about texture, space, form, movement, shape, light and color. I absolutely love mixed media and am exploring ways to combine my digital creations with other mediums to take my art to a new level and experience new challenges,” Primmer said. She explained her process of digital painting: she starts sketching a concept

on paper and then scans it into her computer. She then uses a Wacom tablet and pen that are connected to her computer to “paint” the image. The software is Adobe Photoshop, which has many “brushes” to choose from and the ability to create layers, and she uses these to simulate her experiences in acrylic painting. “I always start with the eyes as they are the window into the soul of the character and they tell me what he or she is all about. It’s an incredible experience to watch them emerge into this world with each stroke of color,” she said. That “starting” place could explain why Primmer said the favorite of all her works is “Eyes Wide Open” and the words she included on the piece. “For a long time she told herself, ‘Dreams only happen when you are sleeping!’, but she knew better. And when she finally found the courage to dream with her eyes wide open, when she finally found the courage to trust, she watched in delight as her dreams unfolded in front of her.” Primmer said “Eyes Wide Open” was created a few years ago in the space of contemplating quitting her corporate job and becoming a full-time artist. “I had never told anyone that I was an CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Image courtesy of Rani Primmer

This piece is called “Almost Lost” and Primmer said it is one of her favorite works, first because it challenged her skills and what the image represents from a soulful perspective: the image represents the strength and courage we all must search for in ourselves.

Artist shares journey FROM PAGE 6

‘artist’ and I felt silly even considering leaving a well paying, perfectly good programming job with benefits to pursue a significantly less paying, no bennies, unproven artistic venture. But my soul cringed and shrank a little every time I walked into those big corporate doors. I knew that if I continued to turn my back on my dreams and the possibilities, one day my soul would have completely disappeared. Saying ‘I am an artist’ out loud was something that took time to grow into. I woke up many days in a pool of anxiety as I worked to build the courage and trust needed to let go of what I had become to pursue what I longed to be.” Digital painting is a fairly “new” aspect to the ever-widening world of art mediums. Primmer said she “discovered” it trying to find a shortcut to a “mass production” issue with a more traditional work — paper media and drawings to put into cards for her family. She has been a computer programmer for more 25 years so is very comfortable with computers. “I was looking for a method to add color and create several pieces in a timely manner. I had no interest let alone patience in painting the same design over and over so using the computer seemed like a good option. When I first played with it, I used a mouse to move the “paint.” It was effective, but extremely difficult to control. The challenge was big enough that I probably wouldn’t have gone much further with it but then my husband bought me the best gift ever — a Wacom tablet and pen! It opened up so many possibilities for me as it gave me a whole new level of control. From there, I dabbled with coloring a lot of various images I had drawn but none of them really pushed me to explore too deeply into the tools available in Photoshop. Eventually, the character that I use in most of my digital art spilled out onto the paper and challenged me to consider new approaches to digital painting as I attempted to bring forth the personality of the penciled image. As I have evolved in my skill set, I have created a process around painting the character and bringing its spirit to life ... always starting with the eyes. Thankfully, I have much more to explore and am excited to see how my art evolves over time.” The computer she uses is along the level of a gaming computer in that it has a higher level of operating capacity and CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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RIM HISTORY JUST FOR FUN SALOME’S STARS

SUPER CROSSWORD

BIG MIX-UPS ACROSS 1 Place a call incorrectly 8 “Alley –––!” 11 ___ toe in the water 15 Spat 19 1979 Michael Caine film 20 Sergeant’s inferior 22 Arab leader 23 Had a different opinion 25 Court plea, for short 26 “___ the Greek” (1964 film) 27 Average mark 28 French department 29 Ax parts 30 Mel of the old Giants 31 1954 hit song with a biblical title 35 Cyberspace letters 37 Sigh of satisfaction 38 Lott of football 39 Valued highly 42 “The Thing” star Russell 43 Lose vigor 45 Ship out 46 Career-completion celebrations 51 Canadian station name 52 Spanish arena cry 53 A ___ (slightly) 54 Haughtiness 58 “So it’s you!” 59 Bank offering for creditworthy customers 66 Focuses in college 68 Kochi sash 69 Quarterback Troy 70 Like some high-quality models 77 “I’m cold!”

78 Bidding site 79 180 degrees from SSE 80 ___ Lingus 81 Film director Kazan 82 Formation of new areas of oceanic crust 89 Mane locale 93 In the past 94 Minimal tide type 95 Sudden pain 96 Oblong pastry 98 Bards’ dusks 99 Weight revealer 101 Trainers looking for pins 105 Clumsy ship 108 Ticket details 109 Regular pay 110 Stable scrap 111 “Along ___ spider ...” 113 With 11-Down, settled for 114 Takes a defensive position 118 New ___ (Enya type) 119 Kiss 120 Divert 121 Actors Beatty and Sparks 122 Bodega, e.g. 123 Profs’ helpers 124 Any of four long pairs featured in this puzzle DOWN 1 Seder bread 2 “___ the Sheriff” 3 Terse 4 Paint crudely 5 Sitcom actress Swenson 6 NCAA part: Abbr. 7 Nutlike Chinese fruit

8 Band of eight 9 Sound of awe 10 Med lead-in 11 See 113-Across 12 Dubliners, e.g. 13 1990s Toyota 14 Bar brew 15 Bone attachments 16 Coca of comedy 17 Enters one following another 18 Iced 21 Like some even distributions 24 Eye, to Yves 29 Inflated self 31 Walk in shallow water 32 ___ monde (high society) 33 Old West’s Wyatt 34 Hankering 35 Italian opera singer Pinza 36 Debussy’s “La ___” 39 Piece of audiophile equipment, briefly 40 Divvy up again 41 “This pays the rent, at least” 42 Leg part 43 Sirius, say 44 Adjutant 47 “Li’l ol’ me?!” 48 Shade tree 49 Artery: Abbr. 50 Composer Erik 55 Nettle 56 “___ Rose” (Nat King Cole hit) 57 Eyeballing 59 Victimizes, with “on” 60 Blog feed inits. 61 Electrojet bit 62 Heat’s org.

63 Up to, informally 64 Downcast 65 Anger greatly 67 One ___ kind 71 Hose hitch 72 Lowdown 73 Barn hooter 74 Shocked reaction 75 Sales staffer 76 Opp. of departure 81 Falco of “Oz” 83 English peer 84 Amoeba composition 85 Wine: Prefix 86 Tabula ___ 87 Greek vowels 88 Pointed tool 89 Ted Koppel, for one 90 Area of a plot of land 91 Petitioned 92 Events after Lents 97 Cheez-___ (crackers) 98 Breakfast china item 99 Old Iranian VIP 100 Et ___ (and so forth) 102 “In my dreams!” 103 Stupor: Prefix 104 Fowl sheds 105 “My Cherie ___” 106 Oscar de la ___ 107 Casey of countdowns 111 Irene of “Fame” 112 Awestruck 114 Trig function 115 Have chow 116 RR depot 117 ___ Ho Lee (scientist in 2000 headlines)

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whether a waiting period is taking longer than expected, or just seems that way, the anxious Lamb would do well to create a center of calm within her- or himself, and not do anything rash. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Practical matters dominate the week, but cultural activities also are favored, especially those that can be shared with someone special in the Bovine’s life. Some important news might be forthcoming. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need to know more about a possible career move in order to see if it offers a real opportunity or just a change. You’re sure to get lots of advice -- some of it good -- but the decision must be yours. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The arrival of hoped-for good news about a loved one dominates most of the week and provides a great excuse for the party-loving Moon Child to plan a special event to celebrate. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas rushing to finalize their plans might want to think about slowing down the pace, or risk overlooking an important consideration that could become a sore point down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week’s challenges call for logical approaches. But sentiment also has its place. Sharing memories with a special someone, for example, strengthens the bond between you. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A brand-new approach to a problem could have a good chance of succeeding if it’s based on a solid foundation of fact to strengthen its potential for standing up to scrutiny. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A favorable report should give your optimism an important boost as you confront another phase of a challenge. Don’t be timid about accepting advice from someone you trust. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might want to target another goal if your current aim is continually being deflected. But stay with it until you find that first sign of an opening, and then follow through. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although offers of advice might not always please the usually sure-footed Goat, good counsel is always worth considering, especially from those whose experience can be invaluable. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t rush to make up for lost time. Your productivity can be measured not only by what you do, but how you do it. Move carefully until the job is done the way you like it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Emerging facts about someone you know might cause you to rethink your relationship. But remember to make judgments in context of a full situation, not just on scraps of data. BORN THIS WEEK: You are known both for your love of acquiring beautiful things as well as for your generosity to others. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Frosty’s “eyes” 5 Family member 8 Burden 12 Earthen pot 13 Alias abbr. 14 Crooner Jerry 15 Uncategorized (Abbr.) 16 Journey segment 17 Sicilian spouter 18 Bet collector 20 Of a heart chamber 22 Mag. staffers 23 Big bother 24 Channel marker 27 Re movement 32 Cleo’s slayer 33 “Hail!” 34 Life time? 35 Sane 38 Trudge 39 Charged bit 40 Eco-friendly org. 42 Homes 45 Froot Loops spokesbird Sam 49 Hindu princess 50 Blond shade 52 Appellation 53 Country that’s an anagram of 49-Across 54 Carnival city 55 Cornfield intruder 56 Skilled 57 B&B 58 Pianist Dame Myra

DOWN 1 Barbershop item 2 A bit of everything 3 Too 4 Menial servant 5 Willy Loman, e.g. 6 A Turner 7 Long story 8 Exaggerate 9 Countrywide 10 Arm bone 11 Close tightly 19 Freudian concept 21 Skater Babilonia 24 Prohibit 25 Oft-chanted initials 26 Not necessary 28 Eggs 29 On-air fundraiser 30 Way back when 31 Started 36 Cut remedy 37 Indivisible 38 Beer belly, maybe 41 Italian river 42 Met melody 43 Zinger 44 Garment for 49-Across 46 Give a darn 47 Old Testament book 48 Information 51 Sermon subject

SUPER CROSSWORD

MAGIC MAZE

ated “Avengers,” “Spider-Man” and “Hulk”? 8. HIGHER ED: What private university’s main campus is in South Bend, Indiana? 9. ASTRONOMY: What was the first planet to be discovered using the telescope? 10. MEDICAL: What is the focus of oncology? Answers 1. Africa 2. Mr. Spock, “Star Trek” 3. Blitzen 4. 24 hours 5. Seven 6. “The Morning After” 7. Marvel 8. Notre Dame 9. Uranus 10. Cancer

SUDOKU ANSWER

KING CROSSWORD

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

MAN OF _____

1. GEOGRAPHY: On what continent is the nation of Sierra Leone located? 2. TELEVISION: Which TV character was known for the saying, “Live long and prosper”? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which of Santa’s reindeer comes first, alphabetically speaking? 4. MEASUREMENTS: What is the time frame indicated in “circadian rhythm”? 5. MATH: How many sides does a heptagon have? 6. MUSIC: What was the Oscarwinning theme song of “The Poseidon Adventure”? 7. COMICS: What company cre-

MAN OF _____

ANSWERS

2016 KING FEATURES

BY LINDA THISTLE

PREVIOUS CROSSWORDS

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ESTATE SALES 7. ESTATE SALE This Fri. & Sat. 8 am 3 pm 107 S. Pinecrest Rd: Furn., appliances, housewares & tools. 8. 607 W. Forest, Fri. & Sat. April 22 & 23 from 8am to 3pm; No Early Birds Please! BEST SALE OF THE WEEK! Estate Sale Liquidation: Glassware, Kitchenware, Nick Nacks, Books, Tools, Knives, Fishing Nets, Vases, Paintings, Clocks, Saturday 20% to 70% off! Nice Dealers and Pickers Welcome; Follow Yellow Blooms! Three Free Raffles, We have Fun in FunRaising!

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4. 8756 W. tonto Rim Dr., Fri. April 22 from 9am to 4pm and Sat. April 23, from 8am to 4pm: Emptying out my man cave! Lots of Tools and Men s Stuff!.

11. SALE - 3 Section aluminum ramp (like new) for ATV or Motorcycle, Tools, New Men s & Women s Cross Country Skis w/Poles, New Fly Fishing Boots, Designer fabric remnants, Florals & Greenery, Electric Keyboard, New w/tags Montana West Flip Flops $25.00 ea., New Purses w/tags, New Rustic Light fixtures, much more. 909 HILLCREST/ALPINE HEIGHTS, Fri. & Sat. 8-3

Fri, Apr 22 and Sat, Apr 23. 7 am start time Inside ESTATE SALE in Pine starting at 7 am on 4/22 and 4/23. As promised I ve been clearing out my 2nd home in Cave Creek and have lots of new items for my 2nd estate sale. New items: home decor, antiques, collectibles, yard art, holiday decor, kitchenware. Plus bookshelves, microwave, 2 TVs, living room sectional and sofa, La-Z-Boy double sleeper sofa, dining table, patio set and of course MORE!

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Fri, Apr 22 and Sat, Apr 23. 7AM-1PM MOVING SALE!!!! EVERYTHING PRICED TO SELL AND MUST GO!!! Large selection of Southwest artifacts, tools, kitchenware, knick-knacks, antique furniture, and soooo much more. Don t miss out on this opportunity!!!!

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HOMES FOR SALE 3 BR. 2 BA. Manufactured Home, 206 N Whiting, Payson, AZ, 85541. 1720 sq. ft., 1986 $179000. 928-595-0207

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Works of more than two dozen artists in tour FROM PAGE 7

memory needed to run Adobe Photoshop without any hiccups. Most of Primmer’s work includes a written message — a legend for the image in the work. “The messages in the majority of my work are reflections of my journey as I observe, ponder and contemplate life, the things that I do and why I do them. I have struggled through a lifetime of fears and negative self-judgment resulting in low self-worth and the inability to live in the light of my true self. This has kept my wings clipped for a good majority of my life. I have found that the courage to step out of the comfort of self-destructive beliefs and habits exists in the process of becoming selfaware. If we see the truth of what we are doing and how we are behaving and then make a conscious choice to handle things differently, we can open the doors to new possibilities and living in a more peaceful existence ... in a space of love and kindness, not only for others but for ourselves. It is through my art that I process the many facets of life and try to shine a positive light on those parts of us that lurk in the shadows. Each positive thought we surround ourselves with can be a feather in our wings and before you know it, you will be flying. And should you get knocked out of the sky, which happens because let’s face it, life happens, you still carry those positive thoughts somewhere within you so that when you are ready, you can fight your way back and someday fly again. It is only as of late that I have begun to fly in the light of my own truth, which is my art and existing in the space of an artist.” Other artists participating in the studio tour include those working in oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, pastels, charcoal, ink, photography, jewelry, stoneware, pottery, ceramics, rosemaling and quilting. Many are familiar names with residents and visitors that have frequented

Image courtesy of Rani Primmer

“Flight Suit” is another of Primmer’s favorite works. She created it as a landmark for her 50th birthday. The image represents what she has learned in the process of building self-awareness and creating her story. The image stands in the clouds, so she has flown a bit, and as she writes her next chapter, she hopes to fly more, Primmer explained.

the studio tours in the past and the PAL’s big fall show and sale. This year’s participants are: Patricia Allebrand, Tom Arndt, Robbyn Banks, Nancy Bollard, Evelyn Christian, Donna Davies, Matalyn Gardner, Jack Greenshield, Joan Greenshield, Ted

Harman, Jan Hodson, Sharon Kennedy, Inger LeGrande, George Lewis, Janet Longbotham, Susan McIntyre, Sally Myers, Lena Navarro, Susan Palmer, Pinky Pancake, Jan Ransom, Pat Sessions, Alan Snyder, Carole Snyder, Jim Strong and Larry Trotter.

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OTHER ARTISTS IN TOUR Visiting the 11 sites included in the 2016 ’Neath the Rim Open Studio Tour, presented by the Payson Art League, guests can see the photography of Matalyn Gardner, far upper left, the acrylic works of Susan Palmer, far bottom left, Carole Snyder’s work, above, and the work of Joan Greenshield, at left, along with the art of the other participants. Contributed images

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