Rim Review May 4, 2016

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INSIDE Garden

Cathy Hicken with the High Country Garden Club covers the many things to know about ‘love apples’ — aka tomatoes.

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Movie

Andy McKinney says ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ is illogical; but it’s a fairy tale.

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Food

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with great food.

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Books Get ready for second Payson Book Festival.

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THE MAGIC OF THREAD & FABRIC

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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.

For more information, call John Landino at 928-468-0023.

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The 2016 Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo is just around the corner. The festivities are Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 22 at the Payson Event Center. Gates open at 5 p.m. for both performances, which start at 7 p.m.

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR T-BALL, COACH PITCH LEAGUES The Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is taking registration now through May 6 for the Youth T-Ball and Coach Pitch Leagues.

The Youth T-Ball League is for children ages 4 and 5 (by May 31, 2016).

Coach Pitch is a youth league for children 6 to 8 (as of May 31, 2016).

The cost to register now is $30 and includes a team jersey; a late fee of $5 will be added to the cost for children registered after May 6. Late registration will only be taken if space allows.

Games are played weekday evenings at Rumsey Park beginning the week of May 31, after the Memorial Day holiday. Practice times are determined by coaches.

The league needs coaches, apply at the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism office at Green Valley Park, if you have a child participating and are made a head coach, the fee for your child (one) is waived.

JAZZ CONCERT Howard Alden, one of the greatest jazz guitarists working today, performs in Payson at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 22.

He will work with other artists, including Devon Bridgewater, violin, trumpet; Steve Douglas, upright string bass; and Gerry Reynolds, drums.

This is the second time Alden has shared his gifts with Rim Country residents and visitors courtesy of the Payson Friends of Jazz.

The performance is at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

A donation of $5 is requested at the door to help defray expenses and reservations are recommended. Contact Reynolds to reserve a seat at GerryReynolds@hotmail.com.

Alden learned his craft under the legendary Howard Roberts, and his jaw-dropping fretwork has graced Hollywood soundtracks, duets with his mentor, George Van Eps and much more.

Alden has worked with some of the best in jazz — Benny Carter, Flip Phillips, Mel Powell, Bud Freeman, Kenny Davern, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Vignola, and as mentioned above, the all-time great, George Van Eps. Alden can be heard on the soundtrack to the Woody Allen movie “Sweet and Lowdown” starring Sean Penn. He not only played all the guitar solos on the soundtrack, but he also coached Penn.

ACTIVITIES AT PAYSON LIBRARY The Payson Public Library is planning a variety of special activities during May. • Mexican Fiesta Day, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, a children’s program with stories and assorted activities.

• Free computer classes, for ages 16 and older, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursdays; topics include: basic keyboard and mouse skills, learning the Internet, basic skills part 2, email and more.

The library is located at 328 N. McLane Road. Call 928-474-9290 for more information.

SPRING FLING CARNIVAL Julia Randall Elementary and Payson Elementary School’s Spring Fling Carnival is Friday, May 6. It will be held at JRE from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets will be sold at the event or you can pre-purchase discount tickets through the school. There will be great food, fun games and six different inflatable jump houses.

JRE is also holding its Spring Book Fair from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 2-5. It will also be taking place during the carnival, but will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Come out for a fun-filled, family event benefiting the local elementary schools.

LIBRARY BOOKSTORE SPECIALS During May the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is offering a buy one hardcover and get any other hardcover or large paperback at half price. There is no limit on the number of half price books. As always, the second, etc. item must be of equal or lesser value.

Bookstore stock is constantly changing, so stop by often. 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.

LOCAL MULE DEER FOUNDATION FORMS Area residents who care about the declining numbers of Rim Country’s mule deer population; deer hunting; and/or wildlife conservation efforts are invited to attend a meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 12 at the Pizza Factory party room.

The Pizza Factory is near Bashas’ at 238 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. For more information go online to the Rim Country AZ Mule Deer Foundation Facebook page.

SPRING RODEO The Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo takes place on Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21 at the Payson Event Center on Highway 87 across from the Mazatzal Casino.

Friday night is the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” performance, where cowboys and fans alike wear pink to help local breast cancer support groups. For all wearing pink, $1 per fan and $3 per contestant is donated to the local groups. Performances start at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m. for some pre-rodeo

The 2016 Threadplayers’ exhibition is Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8 at the GCC Payson campus.

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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 Deacons Food Pantry.

CHARITY CAKE AUCTION The Payson United Methodist Church will have its first Charity Cake Auction between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Sunday, May 22.

All Rim residents are invited to bring a homemade cake to Payson UMC, 414 N. Easy St. (behind Ace Hardware and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore).

Live bids will be accepted in person or by phone the day of the auction — in addition to the event at the church, a live auction is planned on KMOG from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Time Out Shelter, Payson Community Kids and the PUMC missions.

For more information, contact Jeanne Estes at 602859-9275 or Nancy Landino at 928-468-0026.

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RIM GARDENING GUIDE

TOMATOES REALLY ARE ‘LOVE APPLES’

BY CATHY HICKEN HIGH COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB

What gardener right now isn’t dreaming of that first luscious red or yellow fruit from their vine? Nothing compares to that first acidic and juicy bite that we have been missing all winter long.

Ever since humans discovered that the “love apples” weren’t poisonous, we have made the tomato our No. 1 garden veggie.

Actually it is botanically classified as a fruit, but in an 1893 ruling the Supreme Court declared it a vegetable.

We obsess over our tomatoes all season and mourn them at the end when they die.

Our biggest question? How do we get bigger and better tomatoes?

The benefits of tomatoes are well documented. They carry many nutrients, including the potent lycopene. Lycopene is found in its highest concentration in tomatoes. It supports healthy eyesight, cardiovascular health, has cancer fighting capacity and more. It packs lots of vitamin A and C and potassium.

The culture of tomatoes is fairly straight-forward. All gardeners have their favorite techniques.

Basically, for indoor starting of seeds the steps are: Sow the seeds indoors in a sterile seedling mix 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area.

Water the seeds lightly and cover with plastic or some kind of cover to hold in the moisture.

When the first set of true leaves appear in seven to 14 days, re-pot into 3- to 4-inch pots. Then place in an area with full light and a temperature of about 60 to 70 degrees. The closer to the light source they are the less leggy they will be. Water carefully, allowing the soil surface to dry out between waterings. Never let the seedlings wilt. Fertilize with fish emulsion every 10 to 14 days.

In about seven to 10 days before you plant them outside, set the plants in a sheltered area outdoors to “harden” them.

Bring in or cover them at night to protect them from the cold.

After the danger of frost has past, transplant the seedlings into well worked garden soil. Blend in 1/4 cup of fertilizer into the soil around each plant. Bone meal is also an excellent addition if you have had trouble with blossom end rot in the past.

Be sure to pick a spot with lots of sun.

Tomatoes like six to 10 hours a day.

Spacing is important for the types of plants. Determinate varieties need to be 18-24 inches apart and indeterminate varieties about 20-30 inches apart. Be sure to allow 3 or 4 feet between rows. If your plants have become leggy, remove the lower leaves and plant the tomato deeper into the soil. The stem will sprout roots.

Water the seedlings lightly at first to allow the roots and stem to adapt.

So what are determinate and indeterminate plants? Determinate varieties spread laterally and usually do not require staking and have fruit all at one time. Indeterminate varieties grow vertically and need to be staked or trellised for the best yield. They keep growing all season and continuously produce tomatoes. Indeterminate tomatoes

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There are more than 700 varieties of tomatoes to choose for your garden. They are grown in every country in the world. Go online and discover the variety that will suit your needs.

leave us with green tomatoes at the end of the season. There are two other varieties, dwarf and dwarf determinate, which are container plants.

Your garden site needs lots of sun, well-drained reasonably good soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Deep spade 8 to 12 inches of enriched compost, leaf mold or peat moss as needed. Use manure with caution as too much nitrogen makes more leaves than tomatoes. You can use fertilizer in a foliar feeding by mixing fertilizer with water and spraying it on the leaves.

Follow the instructions and spray every three weeks. Plants take up nutrients faster through the leaves, but the effects don’t last as long. Spraying with a seaweed mixture is said to reduce leaf disease.

If you want to push the harvest along or ripen fruits at the end of the season, try root pruning your plants. To root prune simply cut a circle around the plant 6 inches deep and one foot away from the stem.

This severs some roots shocking the plant and forcing it to ripen the fruit faster. It will stop the plant from producing new tomatoes, so do this at the end of the season.

There are two categories of tomatoes to choose from — hybrid and open pollinated.

Open pollinated have the ability to pollinate among themselves naturally and produce plants that resemble the parent plants.

Heirlooms are open pollinators. Hybrids are intentionally crossed to bring out specific qualities. They are usually varieties that would not necessarily cross in the natural world.

Tomatoes have their share of troubles, usually in the form of pests and diseases.

A simple way to minimize some diseases is to rotate where you plant your tomatoes

every three years. Also destroy vines every year and do not use them as compost.

Pests like hornworms, fruit worms and beetles find our plants very attractive.

Damaged or stripped foliage is a sure sign of hornworms. Organic gardeners try to pick these nasty pests from the plants by hand. Hornworms can easily be seen under a black light at night. Holes bored into fruit mean tomato fruit worms have moved in on your plant. Plant Fair Nursery has a good selection of natural insecticides.

Blotched and yellow foliage may mean blights are present. Stunted plants may signal a nematode problem. It is a good idea to consult your local nursery professional.

Take a sample of leaves or stem to show the experts at Plant Fair. There are a number of organic remedies available.

One way to combat common disease problems is to buy seeds and plants that have an in-bred resistance. Heirloom plants and seeds do not have this protection.

Check your seed package or plant label for these disease resistant codes.

V = Verticillium Wilt F = Fusarium Wilt (FF-Races 1 and 2) (FFF- Races 1,2 and 3N=Nematodes) A = Alternaria Stem Canker St = Stemphylum Gray Leaf Spot TSWV = Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Now it’s time to hear the good stuff; some fun tips for growing tomatoes. Since tomatoes love heat, preheat your garden soil by covering it with dark plastic mulch two weeks before planting. You can do this while you are hardening off your seedlings.

Another mulch tip is to use red mulch. This red plastic placed around the base of the plant and reflects a specific wavelength of light back on to the plant. This is supposed

to increase yields up to 20 percent.

Tomatoes like Epsom salts. Put one teaspoon of Epsom salt in one gallon of water and spray on transplants right after planting and again one month later. This should make your plants greener and more productive.

My favorite tip is patting your plants.

Tomatoes love to be patted (Yes, I did say that!). If you start tomatoes from seed and want nice stocky plants try brushing your hand over the tops of the seedlings. Do 10 strokes daily starting when they are about 2-1/2 inches tall. Research seems to show that this brushing strengthens the stem and causes the seedlings to be shorter and stockier. They suffer less transplant shock when you place them in your garden. It couldn’t hurt.

Removing suckers (extra side branches) helps direct more energy toward fruit production instead of leaves and stems.

Remove when suckers are 3 to 4 inches long by pinching off at the stem. It will reduce your yield slightly but the remaining fruit will be larger and may ripen sooner.

There are more than 700 varieties of tomatoes out there. They come from every continent and country. The choice can be a bit overwhelming, but it’s so much fun to check out what is available.

Tomatobob.com and tomatofest.com are two great websites. You can just Google “tomato” and find any number of wonderful articles. Whatever your pleasure is for tomatoes, may your season be bountiful.

Join us at the High Country Gardening Club every first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, in the log building, 601 E. Hwy. 260, Payson.

Happy gardening!

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AT THE MOVIES

THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR

Illogical; but it’s a fairy tale The mythology of “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” movie star working today. Hearts stop to see her. has a slender connection to the classic fairytale Too bad Queen Ravenna has such evil power that Snow White. The sister of the evil queen, Queen killing her in the last movie doesn’t keep her dead.

As in the first movie, well done acting out of a Ravenna in this version, who cast a spell on Snow fairy tale has some interest. Watching White, has set herself up as the evil Queen the characters work through the plot also Freya in the frozen north. Her best trick has some interest. But the special effects is a powerful command of temperature, have a special imagination behind them water movement and illusion. Any thinking that make the high points of the movie. A person would find her a very nasty piece case in point — we encounter a quartet of of work. She murders whole villages and Dwarves along the journey. They are fullenslaves the children. She then compels sized people, but somehow they appear in the children to train as her warriors, who the same frame as Dwarves, along with she names Huntsmen (even though many Andy McKinney full-size people as regular humans. Movie of them should be called Hunts-women). magic there, folks, and this is the least of We find the story illogical at best, but Reviewer the movie magic in this film. Side note — this is a fairy tale of a kind, so we do not let the Dwarves are very funny with the lead that throw us off track. We want to enjoy this movie as we did the 2012 “Snow White and the Dwarf played by Nick Frost, famous for “Shaun of Huntsman” and so we do. Many of the stars are back the Dead” and other comedies with his pal Simon for this part of the tale as is the director, Frenchman Pegg.

With all that, the film gets a mere average three Cerdic Nicolas-Troyan and one of the three writers, Evan Daugherty. Evan Spilotopoulos and Craig saw blades. The film is too formulaic to get more.

Mazin wrote the screenplay using Daugherty’s char- The PG-13 movie runs for one hour and 54 minutes.

Built on a substantial $115 budget the film opened acters.

We have two Hunts people in this iteration. Chris in the second spot behind “Jungle Book” but still Hemsworth plays the ax swinging title role while managed a whopping $100 million in the three-day Jessica Chastain plays his female counterpart. The opening weekend. The producers should do all right, two have a complicated relationship, not unexpected which will only encourage them to make more visuas they have enemies who are powerful magic users ally brilliant, but vacuous films. who seem to enjoy messing with other people’s heads. The queens, Queen Ravenna and Queen COMING TO SAWMILL THEATRES MAY 7 A special Saturday morning showing of the epic Freya are played respectively by Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt. Jessica Chastain has two Oscar “Lawrence of Arabia” will continue the Sawmill nominations. Emily Blunt, also an accomplished Theatres’ once a month classic movie Saturday. actress, really sells the character of the broken, This movie wowed viewers in 1962. It took seven ice cold Queen Freya with vast power. But Charlize Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Theron, an Oscar winner in her own right, domi- Cinematography.

The gorgeously filmed movie remains a delight to nates the viewer’s eye whenever she comes to the screen. When the make-up people try to make her the eye on the big screen.

The movie starts at 9 a.m., to accommodate the look beautiful, using all their arts, an already stunning woman becomes perhaps the most beautiful very long film; the low $5 admission price remains.

Get ready for book festival

THREE STRONG WESTERN WOMEN

by Carol Sletten and Eric Kramer

REVIEWED BY ANDY MCKINNEY

This short 116-page book covers the title subject twice, and in only a few pages at that. I haven’t seen this kind of a format before, but it works for fiction writer and illustrator Carol Sletten and her history writing partner, Eric Kramer.

The first section of the book is actually a play, a three act play by Sletten. Each act has a single actor, one of the “Three Strong Western Women” of the title. This play has been performed before live audiences. The three women featured are all connected to Sletten’s Arizona. All three are historical figures, but Sletten has fictionalized their words for her audience.

Emma Lee, an English woman, came to America

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national issue until the late 19th century. Up until 1890, when President Benjamin Harrison declared Ellis Island to be the first federal immigration center, foreigners who wanted to live in America were handled on a state-by-state basis.

• John Sylvan is known as the creator of Keurig coffee pods, used in abundance throughout the world these days. Despite the success of his inventions, however, he refuses to use them himself; he says that he abhors the effect the non-recyclable, non-biodegradable pods have on the environment.

• Of all the actors who have portrayed James Bond in films before 2015, Pierce Brosnan racked up by far the most kills per movie. (The tally for last October’s “Spectre” has not yet been counted.)

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• If you’re a pogonophobe, the rise of hipsterism in recent years is not good news — anyone afraid of beards isn’t going to get far in public these days without confronting one.

• For centuries, the wrinkling of skin on fingers and toes when they soak in water was cause for puzzlement (among those who take the time to wonder about such things, if nobody else). Researchers believe they’ve found the answer: traction. Like the treads on a tire, the wrinkles of wet skin help improve the gripping power of our extremities; for our ancestors, this made it easier to walk and grip objects during wet seasons.

• You might be surprised to learn that immigration was not a

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Once again, Andy McKinney is reviewing works of participating authors for The Rim Review. Because so many authors are taking part this year, we are starting the reviews in this edition, with more to follow.

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as a Mormon convert in 1856, a period when life was precarious on the frontier. She struggles for the last 1,300 miles of her journey from England to Salt Lake City by pushing a handcart with her belongings and rations. She doesn’t simply walk that terrible distance, she pushes a cart the whole way. She becomes one of many wives to a leading Mormon man and dies at age 61 after an eventful and historical noteworthy life.

Minnie Guenther came to the Apache Reservation as the bride of a missionary minister and stayed for 61 years helping the people there. Strong Western woman? You bet.

The third woman lived the life of an Apache warrior. Lozen had the personality aspects of a healer, a shaman and as a fierce and successful warrior.

She rode with her brother Victorio and was with Geronimo when that famous chief finally surrendered to U.S. Army troops.

Eric Kramer fills out the fictional narrative with actual history of the three women. He provides quite detailed facts about the early LDS church in America, about the Apache wars and about the Lutheran missionary effort in Apache country. I learned a lot, including the connection of Tom Horn to Geronimo.

Fans of Western lore will find this book fascinating.

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A LOOK AT BOOKS

More than 70 authors at Payson Book Fest FROM PAGE 4

It is available on Amazon for sale and at the Northern Gila County Historical Society’s Museum in Green Valley Park.

Author Carol Sletten has another book, “Story of the American West – Legends of Arizona.”

A PROMISE OF FIREFLIES

by Susan Haught

REVIEWED BY ANDY MCKINNEY

Author Susan Haught writes so well that I, a guy, wanted to keep turning the pages of this by, for and about women novel just to see how she puts the words together. She has become a consummate craftswoman, a wonderful wordsmith. Does that mean that a guy will enjoy what she herself calls women’s fiction and romance? Well, I appreciated her word spinning long enough to be engulfed in her story. I spent time with a Timex Woman, her character Ryleigh Collins represents the kind of person who can take a licking and still keep on ticking. I admire that.

Not-so-young Ryleigh takes a series of emotional blows, each damaging in its own way. Her only child, her bright and ambitious son, has Susan Haught reached manhood and leaves his mother’s nest to begin his life far away. Her mom has just made that final journey, the one we will all take, the one that removes us from the sight and touch of those left behind. And perhaps worst of all, her life mate and husband has been lured away by a flashy younger woman leaving divorce and despair among the emotional rubble of their marriage.

Ryleigh and her life long pal Nat must take care of Mom’s belongings, among which they find clues to a part of her life that Ryleigh never suspected. Thus begins a search for the solution of the mystery of her mother’s life and the mystery of a lyrical poet who signs his love poems to the mom of yesteryear with a simple letter R. And who in the world is the enigmatic Samuel Clemens doppelganger who seems to know so much about Ryleigh and her mother?

And the poet named R? I am a fan of first lines in a novel. Try this one on for size ...

“Scarred corners framed the small journal she pulled from the old shoebox.”

That quality of writing demands the interest of the reader, it pulls the reader into the story, willing or not.

Readers can find Susan Haught’s books on Amazon. She herself will be available to the public at the upcoming Payson Book Festival. Look her up. Read her books. She believes that love has the power to change lives.

A DUCK IN THE DESERT

by Rita M. Reger

REVIEWED BY ANDY MCKINNEY

With a character named Pepe Quackamole I couldn’t help myself. I had to read “A Duck in the Desert” by Sedona resident Rita M. Reger. Reger also illustrated

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More than 70 Arizona authors will be attending the second Payson Book Festival on July 23 at the Payson campus of Gila Community College. The event is hosted by the Arizona Professional Writers and Gila Community College. Last year, the first festival drew about 500 readers and provided an opportunity to meet authors, buy their books and hear programs.

the bright and spritely children’s book.

Rubber ducky Pepe Quackamole gets separated from his humans and finds himself lost in the Arizona desert. With the help of a friendly water adverse frog he travels to Oak Creek and life-saving water.

Reger writes and draws to entertain and to educate very young readers. I like it that she does not talk down to the wee readers, but that she treats them with respect. She uses complicated words like “cathedral,” which challenge the youngest readers to read and grasp, but which also stimulate the young reader to expand his knowledge base by asking questions of his adult. “Mom, what’s a Rita M. Reger cathedral?” She puts in long words like “mountain” and “distance” that we do not often see in books for the very young. Rita Reger also brings to the reader’s attention the animals of the desert like the roadrunner, but doesn’t hesitate to mention the Sinagua people, the Native Americans that left their ruins in the Verde Valley. I liked the “Peter Rabbit” books because of the use of language that stretched the mind of the young reader and I like “A Duck in the Desert” for the same reason.

I like the drawings too.

“A Duck in the Desert” stands first in line of a series of books about the wonderfully named Pepe Quackamole.

The work of Rita Reger can be found on Amazon.com. Reger in person can be found at the Payson Book Festival this summer.

FIRST ENCOUNTER – BOOK 1 OF THE BROWN RAIN SERIES

by Connie Cockrell REVIEWED BY ANDY MCKINNEY

In a post apocalyptic world contaminated by Brown Rain, two strong, brave and intelligent young women leave their home and refuge to go west. Kyra acts as an older sister and protector to Alyssa, a young woman with special talent. She can “heal” the damaged plants of the post-disaster earth. She must do it one plant at a time and the work is physically taxing. Kyra has the task of keeping her younger friend alive.

Alyssa might just be the only one who can restore a dying earth.

Author Connie Cockrell has produced over a dozen books since she began her career as a writer in 2011. Her scope includes a range of genres, among these the four volume “Gulliver Station” series, tales set in the far future in a space station way, way out in the galaxy. She has written three books in the current Brown Rain series — so far.

“First Encounter” has only 73 pages, representing what the trade refers to as a novelette, that means it has a greater length than a short story, but fewer words than a novella, or, of course, a full grown novel. With her young female protagonists her target readers are young women and girls ranging from around 10 to 18. This age group covers the school years from fifth to 12th grades. The length is not because the author ran short of ideas, but for the convenience of her target readers. Parents and grandparents looking for literature that appeals to family members in this age group should take note.

The two questing women have as their “First Encounter” a small group of people with a unique social set up, and not a

nice one. The place has some of the worst elements of one of the polygamous cults recently in the news. Men rule, women and children cower in fear and enemies are forced out of safety to certain death in the contaminated world. Freedom, even as a word, does not exist. Kyra and Alyssa, in captivity, think only of escape.

Cockrell has invented intriguing characters for us to travel with in this contaminated world and gives them a serious mission.

In “First Encounter” they must deal with other humans, perhaps a greater danger than the broken earth.

The works of local Payson area author Connie Cockrell are for sale on Amazon.

You can meet her in person at the upcoming Payson Book Festival.

Connie Cockrell Cockrell has become a frequent contributor to the Payson Roundup, with articles about area hikes accompanied by great photography.

She is the chair of the upcoming Payson Book Festival, presented by the Arizona Professional Writers and Gila Community College in Payson.

Cockrell will also be among the panelists participating in the June 3-4 Arizona Mystery Con, Death & Deception In The Desert. She is scheduled to talk about “cozy crimes.”

Learn more about the July 23 Payson Book Festival at www.paysonbookfestival. org.

Details about the conference for mystery fans can be found at the website www. azmysterycon.com.

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IN THE KITCHEN

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with great food CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO WITH A FESTIVE FIESTA

For Mexican food lovers everywhere, Cinco de Mayo provides the perfect excuse to host a fiesta. This year, try spicing up your party menu with Mexicaninspired bold flavors and fresh ingredients using these tips and recipes. With a little planning and some key fresh ingredients, you can host a fiesta everyone will enjoy.

CINCO DE MAYO MENU PLANNING

Here are a few authentic dips and dishes to liven any party spread: • Green, Green Guacamole — This flavorful dip embodies the festive flavors of the holiday. To make fresh guacamole, add green onions, cilantro and Tabasco green jalapeño pepper sauce to ripe, mashed avocados.

• Mexican Caviar — Not your average salsa dip, this hearty and zesty recipe combines black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes and cilantro for a muy bueno party starter that is sure to please.

• Spicy Taquitos — Packed with genuine flavor, these savory appetizers can be served all year long. A satisfying blend of chicken, red beans and shredded cheese is rolled into buttery phyllo dough and baked until golden and crispy.

To add more authentic flavor to your table, be sure to serve Fiery Fiesta Empanadas. With a soft cornmeal crust, ground beef, cheese and olive filling, this dish boasts bold notes of cumin, garlic, and mild Tabasco green jalapeño pepper sauce — making these empanadas a sure-fire way to spice up your menu.

For more sizzling, south-of-theborder recipes, visit www.tabasco.com.

FIERY FIESTA EMPANADAS Makes 4 empanadas

CORNMEAL CRUST

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 tablespoons water FILLING

1 pound ground beef 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup taco sauce 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped 4 teaspoons Tabasco green jalapeño pepper sauce, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 1 large egg, beaten Combine flour, cornmeal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at

a time, until dough sticks together.

On lightly floured surface with lightly floured rolling pin, roll out half of dough until 1/4-inch thick. Cut dough into two 7-inch rounds. Repeat with remaining dough and scraps. Cover; set aside.

Cook ground beef and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally to break up beef.

Stir in scallions, taco sauce, olives, 3 teaspoons green jalapeño pepper sauce, oregano, cumin and salt until well blended.

Stir in cheese.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease large cookie sheet. Spoon about 1/2 cup filling on 1/2 of each round, leaving a 1/2inch border.

Stir together egg and remaining teaspoon green jalapeño pepper sauce.

Brush border with egg mixture.

Fold dough over filling, pressing out air.

Crimp edges with fork or fingers to seal.

Place on baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes or until golden.

Source: Tabasco and Family Features

CELEBRATE A SWEET CINCO DE MAYO

Cinco de Mayo is, officially, a holiday celebrating Mexico’s victory over France in the 1862 Battle of Puebla. In the U.S., where it is actually celebrated with more gusto than in its native country, the holiday has become a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture.

The holiday also provides a great excuse to make irresistible Mexican-inspired recipes for entertaining and, of course, a big batch of margaritas to wash it all down. Fresh sweet corn is an essential component of many Mexican dishes and a cultural staple.

Luckily, Cinco de Mayo falls right in the middle of Florida’s Sunshine Sweet Corn season, meaning that the sweetest corn, available all year, arrives just in time to be a part of your Cinco de Mayo celebration. These naturally-bred varieties are grown by a

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Living in Arizona, Mexican food is probably one of the top dining out draws — five Mexican restaurants in our relatively small community is a good measure of the proof. But you can do your own feast to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Try some of the recipes here, such as empanadas, above, or Mexican style corn, below.

group of family farmers who are committed to producing the finest sweet corn.

Get the fiesta started with this Fire Roasted Corn and Chorizo Dip and a big bowl of tortilla chips. Crunchy, spicy, sweet and creamy, this addictive dip will have your guests asking for more.

Next, be sure to serve Mexican Style Corn, a truly authentic and delicious Mexican street food.

Crunchy ears of fresh sweet corn are charred to perfection then slathered with a mixture of cheese and mayo, sprinkled with chili powder and squirted with lime for simple flavor perfection.

Finally, no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without tacos. For a healthful twist on your typical taco, try this recipe for Charred Corn Tacos with Radish Zucchini Slaw that will have both vegetarians and meat eaters clamoring for seconds.

Incorporating more healthful whole foods and veggies into your Cinco de Mayo celebration this year makes it easier to justify one more margarita. No matter what you serve at your Cinco de Mayo celebration, make sure to incorporate the sweet and wholesome flavor of fresh spring sweet corn.

Discover more mouth-watering

recipes for Cinco de Mayo and every time of year at www.sunshinesweetcorn.com.

MEXICAN STYLE CORN

Serves: 4 4 ears fresh Sunshine Sweet Corn, husked 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 ounces Cotija or feta cheese 1 teaspoon chili powder 4 lime slices Preheat grill or broiler. Grill or broil corn, turning occasionally until hot and some kernels turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using knife, coat each ear of corn with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.

Crumble cheese on one side of each corn ear. Sprinkle with chili powder, dividing evenly. Broil until cheese starts to melt, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with lime.

CHARRED CORN TACOS WITH RADISH ZUCCHINI SLAW

Serves: 4 4 ears Sunshine Sweet Corn Extra virgin olive oil, as needed Salt and freshly ground pepper, as needed 1/2 cup torn cilantro, parsley and mint leaves 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 2-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1 cup radishes, cut into matchsticks 1 small zucchini, cut into matchsticks 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced 1/2 cup (2-1/2 ounces) crumbled Cotija or feta cheese 10 to 12 small (6-inch) soft corn tortillas Brush corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Over hot grill or open gas stove flame, char ears of corn until well blackened but not completely burnt.

Remove from heat; cool. With large knife, shave off kernels into bowl. Add cilantro, parsley and mint; reserve.

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IN THE KITCHEN CONTINUED

Corn is more versatile than we remember FROM PAGE 6

In small bowl, combine onion and lime juice; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, radishes, zucchini, jalapeno and 2 tablespoons of oil. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

Heat your tortillas one of two ways: Wrap whole stack in foil and place in warm 250-degree oven for 15 minutes, or coat cast-iron skillet with thin layer of oil and heat over high heat; warm each tortilla 30 seconds to 1 minute each side, until lightly blistered.

To make tacos, fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup corn. Top with cheese and radish-zucchini slaw. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

FIRE ROASTED CORN AND CHORIZO DIP

Serves: 8 to 12 3 to 4 ears Sunshine Sweet Corn 1 small onion, peeled and sliced into rings 1 small red bell pepper 1 cup cooked chorizo 3 cloves garlic, minced 1, 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 pound spicy pepper cheese, like pepper-jack or habanero cheddar 1/4 cup chopped green onions Preheat oven to 400 degrees and preheat grill to high heat. Remove cornhusks and corn silk, and place fresh Florida Sweet Corn, onion slices and red bell pepper on grill. Grill corn and bell pepper for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until all sides are slightly charred. Grill onion slices for approximately 3 minutes per side. When veggies are cool enough to handle, cut corn off cob. Then chop onions and pepper, removing pepper seeds. In 8-by-8-inch baking dish or one-quart soufflé dish, mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until edges are bubbly. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

SIX GLOBAL SPREADS FOR SWEET CORN 1. North America: Maple Bourbon Butter — Combine one stick butter, 4 teaspoons bourbon, 2 teaspoons maple syrup and pinch of salt.

2. South America: LimeAvocado Crema — In a blender, combine one avocado, 1/4 cup lime juice, one garlic clove, 1/2 bunch cilantro, 1/2 cup sour cream and pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.

Add water if necessary.

3. Europe: Combine 2 ounces goat cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, and pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.

4. Asia: Sriracha Butter — Combine 1/3 cup butter with 3 tablespoons Sriracha.

5. Africa: Harissa-Yogurt Spread — Whisk together 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons Harissa sauce, one crushed garlic clove and pinch of salt.

6. Australia: Honey-Ginger BBQ Sauce — In saucepan combine 1-1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1-1/2 tablespoons hot sauce, 4 minced

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Fresh corn on the cob is so delicious on its own — when I have access to it, I like to make it the meal, all by itself — we often forget how versatile it can be.

The recipes offered here show a variety of uses for it, including as a main ingredient in a slaw and in a dip. Enjoy.

garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons minced ginger and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened and reduced to about 1-1/4 cup, 20 to 25 minutes.

Source: Sunshine Sweet Corn and Family Features

Editor’s note: Florida is a long way from Arizona for corn to travel. Some of these recipes will probably work with a good, quality frozen corn.

Or we can wait for more locally grown corn to become available in a couple of months. In the past the wonderful corn from Camp Verde’s Houser Farms has been available at the Payson Farmers Market.

The market will open Memorial Day weekend, but the corn — at least from Camp Verde — won’t be offered until late June or early July. So, while we won’t be celebrating Cinco de Mayo then, good corn on the cob is reason enough to celebrate any day.

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COVER STORY | TERESA MCQUERREY

Teresa McQuerrey photos

The beauty and variety of the works members of the Threadplayers plan to display at their May 7 and May 8 exhibit at Gila Community College of Payson is astonishing. Organizers say more than 100 pieces will be on display at the event.

The magic of thread & fabric Every two years rare works of art make an appearance in the Rim Country. The Threadplayers, a group of quilters and fiber artists, have an exhibition of their work.

This is the year of a new Threadplayers’ show, “My Favorite Things,” which is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8. The exhibition is at the Payson campus of Gila Community College, 201 N. Mud Springs Rd., north of E. Highway 260. A donation of $2 per person is requested.

The 20 members of the group plan to have about 100 pieces on exhibit.

A variety of subjects will be featured: “Zentangle,” “Moonscape,” whimsical animals, and pieces reflecting the overall theme of the show, “My Favorite Things,” including a mobile.

Expect to see 3-D pieces as well as wall hangings.

Founded in 2002, the members opted to have exhibitions every other year due to the intensity of the projects. The 2016 show is the group’s sixth exhibit.

Many of the members are also involved with other quilting groups in the area: Shoofly Quilters and

the Strawberry Patchers are two of the area’s groups. They come from throughout the Rim Country: Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Star Valley and Christopher Creek. Their specialties include fiber art quilts, gourd making, paper crafting and wool felting.

The last show, in 2014, focused on the theme “Footloose and Fancy Free” and in 2012 it was “Branching Out” and included creating buildings for a quilted miniature village they called Threadville.

The first exhibit was in 2006 and revolved around the theme, “Expressions in Fiber.”

This year the show coincides with Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8.

Member Marcena Brook said she thinks a visit to the show would be a wonderful Mother’s Day outing.

“Payson is blessed to have an extraordinary fiber artists’ and quilters’ group ... the show is always spectacular and a treat to all who attend. The work is full of surprises and delights,” she said.

Visit the group’s website, www. threadplayers.com, to learn more about their regular meetings and the upcoming exhibition.

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Teresa McQuerrey photos

The Threadplayers present an exhibit of members’ works every other year and 2016 is the year the most recent works will be displayed at Gila Community College in Payson Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8.

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FIRM FOUNDATIONS | SIMONE LAKE

CONTINUED STEADFASTLY These past months with my Firm Helper, the Holy Spirit ... One who lives Foundations articles, we have looked inside of each follower of Christ, leading at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in guiding, directing, counseling, etc. His only March, which is also known as the month purpose is to represent Christ and Him of Resurrection Sunday to those who are alone. “If you love Me, keep My commandfollowers of the teachings of Christ and ments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may Easter to all others.

For the month of April, I followed up abide with you forever the Spirit of truth, with my article of Empty Tomb and Beyond whom the world cannot receive, because it making note and clear distinctions of the neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with happenings after the resurrection you and will be in you. I will not of Christ. leave you orphans; I will come to For the month of May, we will you. A little while longer and the look at the lives of the disciples world will see Me no more, but after the Ascension of Christ. you will see Me. Because I live, As He was rising up into the you will live also. At that day you sky, Christ spoke to His disciwill know that I am in My Father, ples by giving them The Great and you in Me, and I in you. He Commission. “And Jesus came who has My commandments and and spoke to them, saying, ‘All Simone Lake keeps them, it is he who loves Me. authority has been given to Me in And he who loves Me will be loved heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, bap- by My Father, and I will love him and mantizing them in the name of the Father and ifest Myself to him.”

In the book of Acts, this promise from of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have com- Christ is fulfilled. As He ascended, going manded you; and lo, I am with you always, away from the physical and human presence of his disciples, the Holy Spirit came even to the end of the age.’ Amen.”

Before they could do that, there was a in His place.

And also ... “But you shall receive process, in which growth needed to take place and happen, before and throughout power when the Holy Spirit has come upon the lives of these disciples. Three signifi- you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in cant things took place immediately after Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” the ascension of Christ. a. Promise of the Comforter Came; PENTECOST: THE HOLY SPIRIT COMING TO HIS PEOPLE b. Peter explains Pentecost; c. Establishment of the Early Church The disciples and women who also folbegan. lowed Christ obeyed Him and returned PROMISE OF THE COMFORTER CAME to Jerusalem waiting in the upper room.

Christ during the Passover celebration, In one accord they prayed with suppliwhich he ate with his disciples and institut- cation and great expectation welcoming ed the Lord’s Supper, began to explain that and receiving of the Holy Spirit the great His time here on earth will be ending as He comforted God promised. On the Day of will be returning back to heaven. Knowing Pentecost many things happened. their grief, sorrow and fear, Christ com“There was a sound from heaven of a forts them by promising a Comforter, a mighty rushing wind.”

The Holy Spirit filled mouths with a variety of different languages known to man, immediately people from a variety of nationalities, and languages could understand the speaking of the disciples because there were a variety of languages and people represented.

“Cretans and Arabs — we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.” So, the Holy Spirit through His example followed the directives of Christ’s ascension and demonstrated the very thing Christ commanded the disciples to do. The Holy Spirit came to earth fulfilling the “go” through His evidence of going to them.

He also completed “making disciples” as through their belief of Christ they become disciples of Him. Also He filled the “every nation” as there were many from various regions, nations and spoke in a variety of languages understanding the declaration of Christ from the Disciples.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EARLY CHURCH BEGAN

In Acts chapter two, the scripture reads, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

This is the definition of how the church was established and how we need to follow today. The apostles’ doctrine is the same doctrine of Christ and our New Testament portion of the Bible.

Fellowship meant unity with like-minded believers to demonstrate Christ’s attributes and commandments. Not social time, but God quality and God honoring time together, growing in Christ. The breaking of bread was the communion that Christ instituted when He had the Passover supper with his disciples in the upper room.

The prayers were corporate prayers as a group and body together out loud in unison in agreement with Christ and his word and teachings. Scripture says ... “they were

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

EVALUATE YOURSELF

1. Are you continuing in a steadfast way to obey all Christ commanded?

2. Are you faithful to sit under strong solid Bible exegesis teaching of the Bible?

The very doctrine the Apostles taught.

3. Are you diligent to spend time with other Christ followers in healthy, holy, god honoring time together?

4. Are you faithful to take communion, repenting of sins and understanding the symbolic reasoning’s behind “drinking the blood” and “eating the flesh”?

5. Will you be consistent in praying together with God’s people?

6. Will you accept Christ and your ONLY Lord and Savior and follow after Him daily?

RESOURCES:

Acts Chapters 1&2 John Chapter 14 NOTE: Firm Foundations is published every first Wednesday of the month in The Rim Review More information on upcoming classes at www.simonelake.com: Teaching I & II Peter, Jude morning and evening classes; National Day of Prayer — Thursday, May 2

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Simone Lake is a Christ follower, bride of Pastor Dr. John Lake (of Church on Randall Place), Bible teacher and a passionate pray-er.

A graduate of Golden Gate Theological Seminary, Simone holds a master’s degree in Theology Studies and Apologetics Certificate from BIOLA University. She is an active member of International Women in Apologetics.

Visit her on: www.deeprootsinchrist. com, www.simonelake.com, http://deeprootsinchrist.sermon.net, http://womeninapologetics.com; Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

How to donate clothing to charity Donating clothing and linens to charity frees up space in a home and provides items to those in need. Thrift stores that sell low-priced merchandise benefit from donations, which they can either sell or give to those in need.

Items that probably still have utility left in them, including clothing, are discarded each and every day. Rather than tossing clothing in the garbage, such items can be donated and still prove useful for others.

But before donating clothing, prospective donors should take measures to ensure the items are worthy of being donated and in the best possible condition.

• Start by sorting through excess or unused items in your closets and drawers, setting aside clothing that is no longer worn or doesn’t fit. Children’s clothing is often a popular donation because children grow out of clothing so quickly.

• Once there is a finished pile, further investigate the clothing. Check for items that may be in poor shape or heavily soiled.

There is little point donating items that

may be relegated to the trash and waste workers’ time.

• Wash clothing and linens in a fragrance-free detergent to avoid allergy or sensitivity problems for those on the receiving end of donations. Many charities will wash donated clothing to sanitize them, but providing freshly washed clothes is a courtesy, especially when donating baby clothes that may go directly to mothers in need.

• Denim jeans and shorts are highly desirable items because denim material tends to be durable and can stand up to repeated wear and washing. Business suits are another type of clothing that can be put to good use after donation. Suits can be worn on interviews for new jobs.

• Shoes that are still in wearable condition also can be donated. Athletic shoes can be cleaned in washing machines, while leather shoes may benefit from some polish to mend scuffs and scrapes. A new shoe insole can breathe new life into an older pair of shoes. Snow boots and work boots

are often coveted items because of their usefulness.

• Double check all pockets and the inside of purses prior to donating to ensure that all personal effects have been removed.

It can be challenging to recover lost items after they have been donated. Also, check that there are no pens or markers that can soil donated clothes when they are laundered.

• Organizing similar items together reduces the workload of charity volunteers and employees. Separate non-clothing items from clothing. Workers have to sort through hundreds of donations each day, so taking a few moments to pack similar items together can save charities time and money.

• Many communities have donation bins outside of strip malls and even schools.

• Look for an organization that seems reputable and try to research that organization before making any donations. To make things even more convenient for potential donors, some charities have

taken to scheduling curbside pickup of donated goods. On a specific date you place donated items outside, and a truck will collect the items, leaving a receipt behind in your mailbox.

For example, The Lupus Foundation of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters and various veterans groups have donation collection services. Schedule a pickup by calling their donation line or visiting their websites.

Clothing tends to be something the average household has in abundance. Donate items that no longer fit so they can be put to new use by a person in need.

Call any of the area thrift shops to find out their donation policies, some have specific days on which they will accept contributions; others will pick up large items.

There are bins to donate clothing near Banner Payson Medical Center and at Sawmill Crossing. Kaitie’s Closet also accepts quality children’s clothing for distribution once a month through the school year.

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Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Oddly, there has not been a lot of noise about the event this year, so, there is a chance it might have slipped some minds out there. Not to worry. There is still time to make plans for a celebration, whether it’s a special dinner out or fixing mom her favorite meal at home. And make sure to get flowers. Only four varieties are mentioned below, so how about making a Wow! bouquet with all of them — or one featuring whatever her favorites might be.

The 411 on Mother’s Day flowers Mother’s Day is an annual holiday that honors motherhood and provides an opportunity for men, women and children to show their mothers how much they appreciate them.

The tradition of Mother’s Day in the United States dates back more than a century to 1908, when West Virginia native Anna Jarvis held a memorial service to honor her mother, who had passed away three years earlier, and all mothers in Grafton, W.Va. Mother’s Day would ultimately become a national holiday in the United States in 1914, thanks in large part to Jarvis’ campaigning. As Jarvis, who never married and never had children of her own, grew old, she criticized Mother’s Day as overly commercial, even trying to have it removed from the calendar. Those efforts failed, and

Mother’s Day remains popular now, more than 100 years after the idea for it was conceived.

While Mother’s Day traditions have changed since Jarvis first proposed the holiday, many people feel it’s customary to give mothers gifts on Mother’s Day, when moms take the day off from chores and relax with their families. Flowers make for popular Mother’s Day gifts, and well-wishers who want to give the special women in their lives flowers this year can consider a host of varieties.

CARNATIONS

Carnations are popular Mother’s Day flowers, perhaps because they are available in a number of colors. That means it’s highly likely sons, daughters, husbands and others gifting moms this Mother’s Day

can find some carnations in Mom’s favorite color.

Ask your florist about what each carnation color symbolizes, as each has its own unique meaning. Pink carnations, for example, are believed to symbolize a mother’s love.

ROSES

Few mothers can resist roses, making them one of the more popular flowers come Mother’s Day. Roses are symbolic of love and make the perfect floral gift for mothers who like traditional flowers.

If you want to spice things up, order a bouquet made up of roses of various colors.

DAFFODILS

Yellow is synonymous with spring, and daffodils can highlight the season in which

Mother’s Day takes place while also providing a cheerful look that’s perfect for Mother’s Day floral bouquets.

Daffodils can be given on their own or added to mixed bouquets.

Daffodils also last quite a while when cared for correctly, giving moms more than just a few days to enjoy their bouquets.

FREESIA

Like daffodils, freesia are long-lasting, meaning mothers will still be enjoying them long after Mother’s Day has come and gone.

The inviting fragrance of freesia makes bouquets of these flowers popular choices for Mother’s Day gifts.

Freesia also come in many colors, providing Mother’s Day gift givers a greater chance of finding flowers their mothers will love.

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BIG MIX-UPS ACROSS 1 “Honor Thy Father” author Gay ___ 7 Lesley of “60 Minutes” 12 Nasty online argument 20 Heist halters 21 “Well, golly!”

22 Black, chewy candy 23 Put something on one of the planets?

25 One present at an event 26 Deposit at a river’s mouth 27 Graceland’s city acquired by a buyer?

29 Typeface option that’s carrot-colored and heavy?

34 Pulley part 35 Christmas poem starter 36 Flood barrier 37 Cariou of “Applause” 39 Rookies 42 Hears about 46 “Big ___” (nickname of baseball’s David Ortiz) 48 Rival of Sam’s Club 53 In that case 54 Steroid user’s physique?

58 Repair shop guess: Abbr.

59 Routine task 60 Has no entity 61 Provide with an ability 62 Oahu gift 63 Some South Africans 66 Animal home 68 Actress Charlotte and explorer John 69 Green gem’s chief constituent?

74 Algerian port 75 Plastic film measure

76 “___ vincit amor” 77 Actor Scheider 78 Lacking in resonance 80 High tennis hits 82 Swindle 84 “Undercover Boss” airer 87 Comment to a baseballer from a fan who’s studied his fly-catching technique?

91 Jai ___ 92 Spirited session?

93 “Ac-cent- - -ate the Positive” (1945 hit) 94 Bad way to finish a race 96 Major name in insurance 99 Not masc.

101 Haunting 102 Indy’s 200 106 Six: Prefix 108 Ice cube?

112 Slightly feral?

116 Davis with a 1988 Oscar 117 Gratification 118 Precious metal one keeps for many years?

124 UPS cargo 125 Immature egg 126 See 121-Down 127 Most thin, as fabric 128 Affirmative responses 129 Eats into DOWN 1 Price’s place 2 Boxing great 3 Loo, for short 4 In advance of 5 Wee bit 6 Cosmetician Lauder 7 Took care of

8 Low tie score 9 Farmer’s sci.

10 Ship steerer 11 Word before hosen 12 ___ Bird (notoriously hard game app) 13 More supple 14 Opera’s start 15 Homer Simpson’s favorite bar 16 Artist Max 17 Black ___ (spider type) 18 Fast Amtrak service 19 Bulrushes 24 Tirana’s land: Abbr.

28 Themes 29 Comic Hardy, briefly 30 Shoals 31 “Stop, mate!”

32 Rex Stout’s Wolfe 33 Pt. of DOJ 38 No, in Fife 40 Fall mo.

41 Drink with a lizard logo 43 Major rift 44 Hugs, in text 45 Skirt ruffle 47 Penitentiary 49 Solar beam 50 Like some waves 51 Hip, with “in” 52 Lofty tributes 55 Light in signs 56 Captivated 57 Newsy note 59 “Meh” grade 62 Beatle John 64 U.N. division 65 Sleep activity 67 Poet Pablo 69 Tot’s vehicle

70 Barbera’s partner 71 Crop holder 72 Poodle name 73 Diviner’s aid 74 Sitcom sot 79 Female youth gp.

81 Popular way to get around New York City 83 Barley brew 84 Cigar variety 85 Pesto herb 86 Positioned 88 “Tee-___!”

89 Range of 300-3,000 MHz 90 Pit-stop stuff 91 Baldwin of “Lymelife” 95 One libeling 97 “___ no way!”

98 Most fresh 100 Non-magical person, to Harry Potter 102 Reindeer herders of Scandinavia 103 Shia’s deity 104 Pie slice, e.g.

105 Vampire killer 107 Solder, say 109 Dishes (out) 110 “Big Top ___ Wee” 111 Ham ___ (deli staple) 113 Despot of old 114 Sporting sled 115 Bird of peace 119 Mu followers 120 Shine, in ads 121 With 126-Across, Disney title dog of 1957 122 Spike of films 123 ENTs, e.g.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Temper your typical Aries urge to charge into a situation and demand answers. Instead, let the Lamb’s gentler self emerge to deal with a problem that requires delicacy.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are aware of what’s going on, so continue to stand by your earlier decision, no matter how persuasive the counter-arguments might be. Money pressures will soon ease.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) By all means, have fun and enjoy your newly expanded social life. But don’t forget that some people are depending on you to keep promises that are very important to them.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You need to wait patiently for an answer to a workplace problem and not push for a decision.

Remember: Time is on your side. A financial matter needs closer attention.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You now have information that can influence that decision you planned to make. But the clever Cat will consult a trusted friend or family member before making a major move.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Good news: You’re finding that more doors are opening for you to show what you can do, and you don’t even have to knock very hard to get the attention you’re seeking.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your gift for creating order out of chaos will help you deal with a sudden rush of responsibilities that would threaten someone less able to balance his or her priorities.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratulations. Your energy levels are coming right back up to normal -- just in time to help you tackle some worthwhile challenges and make some important choices.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The sage Sagittarian should demand a full explanation of inconsistencies that might be cropping up in what had seemed to be a straightforward deal.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A conflict between obligations to family and to the job can create stressful problems. Best advice: Balance your dual priorities so that one doesn’t outweigh the other.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t guess, speculate or gossip about that so-called mystery situation at the workplace. Bide your time. An explanation will be forthcoming very soon.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Boredom might be creeping in and causing you to lose interest in a repeat project. Deal with it by flipping over your usual routine and finding a new way to do an old task.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can warm the coldest heart with your lyrical voice and bright smile. You find yourself at home, wherever you are.

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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Nervous person?

6 Pack animal 11 Hold together 12 Each 14 Glanced 15 Drunk 16 Shade provider 17 Urge 19 Muhammad or Laila 20 Symbols of intrigue 22 A billion years 23 Laugh-a-minute 24 Attack from concealment 26 Arid areas 28 Third-party abbr.

30 Longing 31 “The Faerie Queene” writer 35 People of Cardiff 39 Lion’s pride 40 Coquettish 42 Ridge on corduroy 43 List-ending abbr.

44 Nibbles 46 Shell game need 47 Appeared ominously 49 Pillaged 51 Long, loud speech 52 Slues 53 Genders 54 Rebuffs a masher

DOWN 1 Fleecy 2 Diamond shapes 3 “A mouse!”

4 Algonquian tribe 5 Small anchor 6 Nonsense 7 Topping 8 “Flying Down to ___” 9 Fix 10 Spotted wildcat 11 Balls of yarn 13 Redacts 18 Deity 21 Backbone 23 Freshen, maybe 25 Type measures 27 Stitch 29 Makes up one’s mind 31 Do refinery work 32 Non-standard dialect 33 Concert call 34 Deteriorate 36 Computer style 37 Winter forecasts 38 Coin toss option 41 Shrill barks 44 “Adam ___” 45 Earth 48 Upper limit 50 Lab eggs

SUPER CROSSWORD

MAGIC MAZE _____ MOTOR

Answers 1. John 2. Africa 3. Prince Rogers Nelson 4. The eye 5. Three 6. Binary digit 7. The King of Hearts 8. Dipsy 9. Eugene O’Neill 10. Taurine

SUDOKU ANSWER

KING CROSSWORD

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

_____ MOTOR

1. MOVIES: What was the first name of the main character in the movie “Rambo”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent is the nation of Eritrea located?

3. MUSIC: What was the full name of the late singer Prince?

4. ANATOMY: What part of the body is examined with an ophthalmoscope?

5. MEASUREMENTS: How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

6. COMPUTERS: The term “bit” is an abbreviation for what words?

7. GAMES: What is the only king without a mustache in a standard deck of playing cards?

8. TELEVISION: Which one of the Teletubbies is green in the children’s show?

9. THEATER: Who wrote the play “A Moon for the Misbegotten”?

10. LANGUAGE: What is the adjective that is used to describe bulls or oxen?

ANSWERS

2016 KING FEATURES

BY LINDA THISTLE

PREVIOUS CROSSWORDS

TRIVIA TEST

BY FIFI RODRIGUEZ

WEEKLY SUDOKU

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Rim Country Church Directory Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, office@ calvarypayson.com, calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m., Devotion & Prayer at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m., Service at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery & Young Adult Fellowship at 6:30 p.m.

Childcare is provided for all of the above services.

Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m.

First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m.

Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. 1036 E. Christopher Creek Loop, first driveway past fire station on left. Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857(church), 478-4310 (home). 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Tues. & Thurs. Bible Studies. Join us on Sunday, April 17th for worship service followed by a Mexican Food Potluck for the Retirement of Pastor Ed & Susan Hepworth.

day services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.discoverexpedition.com, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey!

First Baptist Church of Pine 4039 N. Highway 87, 476-3552, Website: www.fbcpine.com.

Sundays: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), 474-2552.

Ken Lentz, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website atwww.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy.

Church For the Nations Payson Sunday Experience at 901 S. Westerly Rd @ 10 a.m. Contact us at 928-444-8791 or email us at info@cftnpayson.com for more detailed information on mid-week connection events and community outreach. Visit us on our website at cftnpayson.com and like us on Facebook. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!

Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@ yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org.

Crossroads Foursquare Church We invite you to join us Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. Find us at www.crossroads4square.com, on Facebook or at 114 E. Cedar Lane, Payson.

Desert Community Christian Fellowship, SB Pastor Eric Woods, (928) 479-2216, 173 Stephen’s Way, Tonto Basin. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday worship 6 p.m.

Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is to “make disciples who love God and people.” Sun-

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane, 928-474-5440, Pastor Steve De Santo.

Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd. Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org.

Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Singing Practice 5:30 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible Class 6:30 p.m. www.paysonchurchofchrist. com

Community Christian Church An independent, undenominational fellowship. Meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Open Communion served every Sunday.

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) At Rock of Ages you will find a worship service designed to praise God and enrich faith. Our purpose is to serve all people in God’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Bible. We are a friendly, family oriented church. All are welcome!

Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport Rd and North McLane). Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606 or (928) 474-2098. Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.; Holy communion is celebrated at the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Adult Bible class is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.

National Day of Prayer Meeting at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Please join us for devotions regarding prayer followed by requested prayers by attendees. Everyone is welcome!

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Wednesday: Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson. org. Email: stpaulspayson@gmail.com. WE Welcome Everyone.

Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134.

By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution.

Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m.

Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@ hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP

all ages! For more details and information on other weekly events, check out our website at www.pbcpayson.org or call the church office at (928) 474-9279.

Mountain Bible Church Please be our guest this weekend, 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 302 E. Rancho Road where our goal is to ‘Love God and Love People!’ We have many adult, children and student ministries on Sundays and during the week. Our Spanish Church called “La Roca” meets Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Want more information?

(928) 472-7800 or www.mountainbible.org New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224.

Services: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.

Payson First Church of the Nazarene Come join us for a time of fellowship and worship as we praise the Lord! 200 E. Tyler Parkway (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 am; Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday- Friday: Safe Haven Childcare Center 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Prayer and Praise 6 p.m.; Wednesdays: Women’s Bible Study 1-2 p.m.; Children’s Quizzing 3-6th grades 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m.; Last Saturday of each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m.; Senior Activities each month. For more information on locations, times and topics contact the church office. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St. behind ACE Hardware); Pastor Carl Peterson. Services: 8:30 a.m. Informal; 11:00 a.m. Traditional. Safe nursery care provided. We are a growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. Our mission is to Love Like Jesus. For more information on our choir and handbell programs and ministries and mission to the community, visit our website: paysonumc.com or call 928-474-0485, M-F, 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson 1800 N. Beeline Hwy. Dr. Joe Falkner - Sr.Pastor, Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service 11 a.m. Nursery, Adult and Youth Bible Studies during both services. Wednesday evening fellowship and Bible study for

Shiloh Christian Fellowship 501 E. Rancho Road (across the street from Payson Elementary School), 474-3138. Non-denominational church teaching verse by verse and chapter by chapter through the Bible. Contemporary Worship and family oriented, children’s ministries and nursery provided. Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Bible Study on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 479-2299. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service. Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service.

Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches).

Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:18-20. We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/ Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076.

Unity Church of Payson Join us and live Practical Christianity, a positive path for spiritual living. We sing, laugh, love, pray, and support each other and our Payson community. May 8 we will explore “My Mother, My Teacher” plus special music from Windstrum. We meet at 600 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). For more, go to www.unityofpayson.org (See ‘What’s Happening’ tab for Trusting the Process of Change class May 15, 22, & 29@Payson Community Kids 12:30-3) or call 928-478-8515.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959

COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS MSI Laptop Computer, Recently Perchased from Computer Guys, Will Include Seperate Keyboard and Mouse, Still in the Box, $200.

928-472-9860

FIREWOOD HOUSTON MESA GENERAL STORE AND FUEL WOODS

FIREWOOD Juniper & Oak; Full Cords, Delivery Available Call 928-474-9859

HUNTING/FISHING SUPPLIES

BOATS

GENERAL

Sea Eagle 330 Two Man Inflatable Kayak, Complete w/Paddles and Foot Pump $100.

Call 928-468-6092

PARTS Jaguar E-Type Misc. Parts (Many New) for Series 1, 2 & 3 + XJ-6 & XJ-12, Inquire.

Jaguar V-12 Double Intake High Performance Inducftion System, $1900.obo 928-474-9862 or 480-313-8776 New B&M Super Charger for Small Block Chevy, Includes New Holley Carborator, $1500.obo + Martin Turbo for $950.

Also Corvette Block Assembly fresh from machine shop $440. + Other Parts.

928-474-9862 or 480-313-8776

GENERAL

Rewarding Food Service/Accommodation position at local Christian Camp. 20hrs plus/week.

928-478-4630 ext 305.

Security FT PT, all shifts, background ck, computer or typing, able to be on feet, work ethic, service oriented. Pay DOE, PU/Return app Mon-Sat 11am-2pm, 814 N Beeline Hwy, Suite J, Payson

1995 GMC 4x4 Jimmy, Engine Replace at 120,774. New Axles and Bearings, Rear End Rebuilt, A/C Works, Good Tires $3500.obo 928-978-0814

TRUCKS

CERTIFIED LIFE GUARD PT Seasonal Pick up application at the Chaparral Pines Main Security Gatehouse.

2004 Chevy 1500 4x4, Only 60K Miles, Very Good Condition, Cab High Top w/Side Doors, $8500.

928-899-5618 Fishing Boat 16 aluminum V-bottom fishing boat; trailer & 18 HP Evinrude. Call Warren $1500.00 or best offer 602-369-0869

MISCELLANEOUS 10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft.

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257 All Leather Tan Recliner, $100.

Schwinn Stationary Exercise Bike Stationary $100. ($600 Brand New/Programable & Never Been Used).

Also: High Chair, Seseme StreetBaby Walker, & Portable Bed/Playpin;Call to make offer!

928-970-0606

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WANTED: Good, Used, Acoustic Guitar, 208-661-8560 (Payson)

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS GARAGE SALES 2. Garage Sale - 1202 E Phoenix St (East of Mud Springs) Fri. 7 - 11 am. Sat. 7 - 1 pm, May 6 & 7; Household/kitchen goods, Christmas items, Collectable Tins & more. Also closing out Premier Designs high fashion jewelry business. Super jewelry sample sale @ 60 - 80% off.

YARD SALES

Carpenter

GENERAL Product Demonstrator DEMO COMPANY seeking individuals for in-store demos.

Great PT job for teachers, seniors, students. $60 - $72+/6 hours 800-747-8861

We re hiring 6 good people in May. Maintenance Kitchen Housekeeping Teaching If your a good person and ready to work, call John at 928-951-3967 for application Taking applications now at: Tonto Creek Camp on Hwy 260 & Camp Tontozona Road Wanted Wranglers for Kohl s Ranch Stables! For Summer Job; Duties include cleaning pens, grooming & bathing horses, taking trail rides. Hard Workers Apply. (928-478-0030)

SELL YOUR ITEMS with an ad in our

Classifieds!

474-5251

Order: 10081657 Cust: -Hospice Compassus Keywords: Press Pass Please pu existing ad art#: 20134720 Class: Healthcare Size: 2.00 X 3.00

AUTOS/VEHICLES ATVS 2003 Yamaha 350XR Warrior, Runs Good, Low Hours $2000.

Call Don 928-978-0814

Serving Rim Country for over 20 Years

Hiring in the IPU Hospice Aide Payson, AZ office: PRN Hospice Aide

If you are passionate about impacting patient & family care and enjoy working with a great team, a clinical position with our company may be the perfect opportunity for you!

We have great benefits and competitive pay.

To apply online and learn more about an exciting opportunity to work for Hospice Compassus: Pease visit our website at www.hospicecompassus.com Call Mary Jane Rogers at 928.472.6340

Applications available after 3:00 p.m. at 708 N. Beeline,Payson, AZ

HEALTH CARE Ophthalmology Back-Office 32hs per week position; exp. a plus SDOE, fax resume to 928-474-4534 Attention D. Burns

We are looking for a caring, exceptional hygienist as our office continues to grow. The perfect candidate is a highly motivated, compassionate person who likes to be a part of a team that strives towards excellence. If you are interested in a part-time position with future growth potential please email resume to reception@paysonpremierdental.c om or fax to 928-472-8300.

HOSPITALITY P/T Housekeeping / Personal Asst.

Position Opening for Housekeeping / Personal Asst. Position - leaning, laundry, light yardwork,running errands & customer service.

Requires references,dependable transportation & some weekend hours.15+- hours per week.

Contact: (602) 696-0213 email: verderiverbnb@aol.com

HANDYMAN Don s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling!

Senior Discount: 928-478-6139

HOME SERVICES Retired Nurse to care for your loved one! Experienced wtih Adults, Infants, Children, Pets 928-239-9132

Legal Services WILLS LIVING WILLS FINANCIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY MEDICAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY DEEDS

Patricia Rockwell AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer/ Paralegal

928-476-6539 AZCLDP #81438

LANDSCAPING Antonio s Landscaping Landscaping, Yard Maintenance, Stonework and Firewood Available, Call Antonio @ 602-579-8844 or 928-363-1382

OakLeaf Yardworks Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming.

Firewising!

Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL FOR SALE 2 Commercial Lots, North of Post-Net, $125K BJQ-Mr.Q 928-978-0808

MOBILES FOR SALE 12x44 $10,500. In Nicer Park, 928-245-0414

INSURANCE

Email to Mary.Rogers@hospicecom.com

Debco Construction

Get local news delivered to your home twice a week with a subscription to the Payson Roundup.

Call 474-5251, ext. 108.

Yourself over

to Aspen

Cove!

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

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Commercial 900sf, Big Bay Door, Plus 480sf Storay Unit attached, Electric/Water Included, Price Negotiable 928-595-0402

HOMES FOR RENT 2Bd/1Ba, 3 Sheds, AZ Room, Fenced Yard, Unfurnished, 1305 N. Woodland: $800.p/m $500. Dep. Call Lee 928-595-1164 2Bd/2Ba Home Utilities Paid $950.p/mo Call Don at 928-978-3423 3/2 Upscale Quiet Neighborhood, 2-Car Garage,Storage, Serene, Private, Minimum maintenance backyard w/deck & tall trees.

Lap-dog only, Lease + Deposits.

Must See!928-978-9100 3Br/2Ba, 2 Car Garage, AZ Room, Stove, Fridge, W/D, D/W, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, 1yr lease, $1550.mo. + $1550.Dep. Includes Sewer/Garbage, Smoking/Pets-No 480-567-6057 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.

House for Rent in Pine 2Br/1Ba Central Heat,Fireplace, All Appliances $700.p/m,$350 Sec.Dep First & Last Month Pets/Smoking No: Call 928-476-3462 Rental $950.mo Den, 2 bath 2 Bedroom+

single level in quiet Payson North cul-de-sac.

2 car garage, no smoking, sewer & water paid, $950+ dep.

Owner/Agent 928-978-2307

MOBILES FOR RENT 2 BR, 1 BA, Mobile Home, 21 B N Milky Way , Star Valley, AZ, 12 months lease, Really cute with fenced yard., $ 630, Call Jason.

602-459-1414.

SERVICES 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

Spring

Woodhill Custom Home, 3/2/2, Rent $1,400/mo + Deposit.

Retirees Encouraged to Call.

Smoking-No, 928-978-6167

Licensed P & C Insurance Agent for local Independent Insurance Agency to sell & market Auto; Home; Commercial Insurance Salary Commission and Renewal Income Call 480-614-1463

CONSTRUCTION

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Apartments For Rent

ad attached REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS

Insurance Agent

1. Community Yard Sales Hwy 87 at mile marker 237.5 Deer Creek

Sat, May 7. 8am - 3pm The annual DEER CREEK VILLAGE Community Yard Sales will be held on Saturday, May 7, 8am - 3pm.

Many homes in the viillage participate, so there will be much to choose from.

Something for everyone!

A short drive south of Payson. Watch for the signs!

Tuesdays and Friday afternoons, Approx. 4 hours per day, Pays $110.p/wk, Starting at Tyler Parkway, Chaparral Pines, Rim Club, and the Knolls.

Dental Hygienist (Part-time)

CONSTRUCTION

Seeking Highly Motivated, Career-Minded Construction Experienced Person for Lead position installing lightning protection systems while traveling throughout AZ. Trainee position open also.

Four-day week. Take pride in Work/Detail-oriented/Responsible/Dep endable/Fast learner/ Respectful. Own Tools/Clean MVD/Background/ Drug tests.

Salary DOE. 928-474-1727.

The Payson Roundup Newspaper is seeking an Independent Contractor to Deliver Newspapers,

DENTAL

EMPLOYMENT framing carpenter needed 928-468-2016

Learn Prospecting for Gold!

Classes in the Field.

Metal Detecting, Placer Recovering for Gold! Call 928-595-2261

Must be: 21 years of age, have good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive & proof of full coverage of insurance on vehicle & copy of Arizona Drivers License. Our Company does Background Checks!

SUVS

MISCELLANEOUS

MOBILE/RV SPACES 2B/1BA 14x56 1983 MH, fenced yd/lrg trees/incl 10x10 shed in pet friendly 55+MHpark $16,500.

480-390-8901

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1100 Sq.Ft 2BDR/2BA Apartment In Central Payson, Central Heating and A/C, F/P., Washer/Dryer Hookup $750.p/m, 480-326-7203 or 480-926-9024

55+ Juniper Roost Village in Oxbow Estates, Trailer/5th Wheel Lot for Lease $275.per/mo Includes: Water, Septic, Trash, & Wifi. Laundry house on property.

Large Lots border National Forrest 928-476-8650 or info@juniperroost.com www.juniperroost.com 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

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Fire & Smoke Damage Mitigation, Removal and Restoration

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Smoke Damage occurs because smoke will travel and go through any opening. This allows it to move between rooms and settle into porous materials where it can remain. Our specialists will set up specialty equipment to dissolve the settle smoke particles and remove the odor.

Water Storm Damage Mitigation, Removal R DAM AG and E Restoration FIRE && SMOK E WATE STO RM SMOKE RESTORATION CLEAN UP RESTORATION

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• Remove things like lamps, tabletop items and wall mounted valuables.

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As expected, having water damage in your house can be very stressful. Every person The technicians that were sent to my house to clean up the water loss were excellent. with water before beginning I came in contact with atextraction the company was very professional andthe maderestoration this an easy process.

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As expected, having water damage in your house can be very stressful. Every person I came in contact with at the company was very professional and made this an easy process. They did a great job. If they were running late they would call and tell me why.

They got my home back to normal very quickly and now you would never know I had water damage. Thank you for a great experience.

by Pam C. via Dry Force BBB Profile Page Our home sustained a 60,000 gallon water leak from a hot water pipe bursting under the foundation.

The damage was extensive: soil expansion and contraction caused cracking throughout the foundation causing ripple effects in cracked drywall and raised walls into the attic. Dry Force held our hand every step of the way: mapping out the project, working directly with geotech and structural engineers, pack-up personnel, and the multitude of attentive highly skilled contractors to tear out and rebuild our home. The result is a home stronger, more beautiful than ever. We feel very proud and extremely appreciative to Dry Force!

by Diane C. via Dry Force BBB Profile Page The technicians that were sent to my house to clean up the water loss were excellent.

First they went over the whole procss from beginning to end and what I could expect.

There was so much that it left my head spinning but the technician went over it until I understood everything. They were there on time most days and the job was completed more than satisfactory.

by Ronnie K. via Dry Force BBB Profile Page I was impressed with how quick I was able to get someone out to look at my leaking garbage disposal. It was just a couple of hours before someone arrived. Within several minutes Dry Force was able to diagnose how much water damage I had. Dry Force was able to give me a reasonable quote and a fair time frame to get the cabinet dry and repaired. Within a couple of weeks we were back to normal in our kitchen.

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This is a letter of appreciation for the fine services you provide. Each person who came to my home was friendly and professional. They were clear about the process and helped us in dealing with a stressful situation.

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As the property owner, you have the right to decide who restores your home or business. Most of the time Dry Force is the quickest to respond to your emergency and provides the utmost in quality workmanship and overall customer service. We pride ourselves in going over and above industry standards to restore your property to pre-loss condition.

Dry Force can work alongside your insurance provider to ensure the claims process runs smoothly and efficiently. We can help you file a claim and guide you through this stressful time. Every customer we service has a dedicated account representative that’s available every step of the way. They will submit your billing to the claims adjuster and ensure that all your questions are answered.