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The Republicans are hosting a pie and coffee event on Saturday, July 30. PAGE 2
Donate
Kids will be going back to school soon. Donate to one of the school supply drives. PAGE 2
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Conrad J. Storad, a national award-winning author, is returning for a second engagement at the Payson Book Festival. One of last year’s most popular participants, he delighted children and their parents with story telling and more. The Payson Book Festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 23 at the Payson campus of Gila Community College, presented by GCC and Arizona Professional Writers.
Honored authors featured at Payson Book Festival BY TERESA MCQUERREY RIM REVIEW EDITOR
Movie
Andy McKinney says just sit back and laugh at ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.’ PAGE 3
Recipes Use seasonal fresh fruit in your recipes for improved health. PAGE 5
Ideal beverages to help you beat the summer heat. PAGE 4
The 2016 Payson Book Festival gives the public a chance to meet and visit with more than 80 authors. It also will have special presentations from a selected group of writers. CONRAD J. STORAD
Storad is the national award-winning author of more than 50 science and nature books for young readers. He is a returning guest of the Payson Book Festival and was one of its most popular participants at the first event — at least among the younger set. “The Bat Book” and “Gator, Gator, Second Grader” are his newest picture books. His “Monster in the Rocks” represented Arizona at the 2014 National Book Festival as part of the Library of Congress’ “52 Great Reads” program. His book “Arizona Way out West & Wacky” was named OneBookAZ for kids in 2012 as part of Arizona’s Centennial celebration. In 2001, Storad was honored as Arizona Children’s Author of the Year. JAN CLEERE
Author, historian and lecturer Cleere writes extensively about the people who first settled in the desert Southwest. She is a Roads Scholar with the Arizona Humanities Council and serves on the Coordinating Council of the Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail. Cleere also writes a monthly column for Tucson’s Arizona Daily Star profiling the lives of some of Arizona’s early amazing
women. Her latest book, “Never Don’t Pay Attention: The Life of Rodeo Photographer Louise L. Serpa,” details the history of the first woman allowed to photograph inside the rodeo arena and take some of the most exciting and incredible photographs of rodeo action. PETER ALESHIRE
Aleshire is editor of the Payson Roundup and former editor of Arizona Highways. He also teaches writing at Gila Community College. This award-winning writer has authored 10 non-fiction books, including “Arizona Rivers,” “Eye of the Viper,” “Warrior Woman,” “Cochise: The Last War Won” and “A Field Guide to North American Bats.” ROGER NAYLOR
Naylor is a travel writer who hates to travel — at least anywhere beyond the Southwest. He specializes in lonely hiking trails, twisting back roads, diners with fresh burgers sizzling on the grill, small towns, ghost towns and pie. His work appears weekly in The Arizona Republic. He has contributed to Arizona Highways, USA Today, Western Art & Architecture, Go Escape, Route 66 Magazine, SunRunner and dozens more. He is the author of “Boots & Burgers: An Arizona Handbook for Hungry Hikers,” “Arizona Kicks on Route 66” and “Death Valley: Hottest Place on Earth.” KATHY PEACH
At a time of life when most people begin
to slow down, Peach decided to head for the Southwest to live near family after being in Tennessee her entire life. She followed her dream of earning a college degree and writing a children’s book. Peach graduated from Arizona State University in December 2014 with a degree in early childhood/early childhood special education. “The Tiniest Tumbleweed,” Peach’s first book, is not only a delight, but an inspiration. LAURA TOHE
Tohe is Diné. She is Sleepy Rock clan born for the Bitter Water clan. She holds a Ph.D. in indigenous American literature. A librettist and an award-winning poet, her books include “No Parole Today, Making Friends with Water”(chapbook), “Sister Nations” (edited), “Tséyi,” “Deep in the Rock,” and “Code Talker Stories” (oral history). Her commissioned libretto, “Enemy Slayer, A Navajo Oratorio” made its world premiere in 2008 and was performed by the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and is recorded on the Naxos classical music label. She is professor with distinction in indigenous literature at Arizona State University and is the Navajo Nation Poet Laureate for 2015-2017. MARSHALL TRIMBLE
Official Arizona State Historian Trimble is a noted historian, author, folksinger and humorist. He’s been a board member of the Wild CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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AROUND RIM COUNTRY
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RIM ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS
The Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St., activities include: • Zumba classes three times a week – Zumba with Bernie, 9 a.m., Monday and Wednesday; and New Zumba is at 8 a.m., Tuesday • Daily yoga classes, 10 a.m., Monday and Wednesday and 9 a.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday • Music – Music Makers, 10 a.m., Monday and Lobo, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday • Weekly balance classes, 11:15 a.m., Monday and Thursday • Dominoes, 12:45 p.m., Monday • Bridge, 12:45, Monday; Ladies Bridge, 12:45 p.m., Tuesday • Canasta, 12:45 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday • Bible studies, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday • Alzheimer’s Support Group – 1:30 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month • Bingo – free bingo is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday; cash prize bingo, 1 p.m., Friday, which benefits the Payson Senior Center and Payson Helping Payson • Wood carving, 1 p.m., Thursday The Center also serves congregate meals at noon, Monday through Thursday, which cost $3 per person for members and is responsible for the area’s Meals on Wheels program, which are distributed to participants Monday through Friday. To learn more, call 928-474-4876.
REPUBLICANS HOST PIE AND COFFEE EVENT
Members of the Rim Country Republican Club invite area residents and visitors for pie and coffee at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 30 at the Senior Center, 514 Main St., Payson. Republican candidates running for Payson and Star Valley town councils will be in attendance. If you have questions, please call Glenda Philippe at 928-474-8753.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE A school supply drive is underway now through July 29 to help Payson Community Kids participants get ready for the start of the new school year. Classes resume Monday, Aug. 1. Go to the PCK website at www. paysoncommunitykids.com or contact Suzy Tubbs at 928-978-3256 for details. BINGO AT SENIOR CENTER Bingo Bonanza takes place at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St., at 1 p.m., Fridays. Proceeds benefit Payson Helping Payson. Snacks and fun for all, no membership required.
Pine senior activities: The Senior Dining Room is located at the P/S Community Center, 3866 N. Highway 87, Pine. • Monday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Tuesday: Canasta, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Arts Party, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., held once a month • Wednesday: Hand & Foot, 9 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Polish Poker, 1 p.m. • Thursday: Stitch ’n’ Time, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month (through September), sponsored by the Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation • Friday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.; • Saturday: Walkers Club, 9 a.m., meets at the P/S Elementary School track For details call the P/S Thrift Store at 928-476-4633.
REGISTER NOW FOR GLOW IN THE BOWL FAMILY FUN RUN 5K Also part of Tontozona Week festivities is the Glow in the Bowl Family Fun Run 5K at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 in Green Valley Park. Come decked out in your best glow gear. Then we’ve got you covered with glow accessories in your goody bag each participant will receive before the race. Registration before July 22 is $25 for adults and $10 for those 12 and under; after July 22 the cost is $30 for adults and $15 for those 12 and under. Register early to be guaranteed an official Glow in the Bowl Fun Run shirt. Check in starts at 5 p.m. For more details stop by the parks office in Green Valley Park.
Banner High Country Seniors: The Banner High Country Seniors is at 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. Monday – Tai Chi, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Computer Class Windows 10, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Bunco, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., $3 to play; last Monday of the month, diabetic education, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday – Crochet/knit/stitch, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Feeling Fit, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon to 3 p.m.; the second Tuesday of the month, dialysis outreach training, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Mexican Train, noon to 3 p.m.; 12 Step – Rim Country Women’s AA Meeting, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday – Mahjong, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday – T.O.P.S., 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Tai Chi, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Widowed Women’s Grief Support Group, first Thursday of month, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Pinochle, noon to 3 p.m.; Ballroom Dance, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday – Feeling Fit, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Line Dance, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
BIG CHAMBER LUNCHEON The Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting Bob Pritchard, a noted business expert, at a special luncheon meeting Thursday, Aug. 2 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. Reservations are due by July 22, the cost for single admission is $40 or $300 for a table of eight. Seating is limited. Contact Jaimee or Chris at 928-474-4515 or email jaimee@rimcountrychamber.com for details or to make a reservation. PAYSON AMNESTY ‘LUNCH LETTERS’ GATHERING For more than 53 years Amnesty International has been writing letters to free prisoners of conscience, individuals who have been unjustly imprisoned, and to heighten awareness of gross human
rights violations and demand change. As a continuation of the popular International Write-A-thon in December, Payson Amnesty International hosts a lunchtime letter writing opportunity from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 22 at the Crosswinds Restaurant, 800 W. Airport Rd. Just purchase lunch and Payson Amnesty International will supply everything needed to write a letter and save a life. Letter writing is a profoundly effective way to shine a light on human rights issues both locally and globally. This month, members of Payson Amnesty International invites Rim Country residents and visitors to join them as they work toward creating an America all can believe in, a country based on positive human rights values rather than policies that are based on fear and bigotry. BENEFIT MOVIE SCREENING The Humane Society of Central Arizona is hosting a benefit showing of “The Secret Life of Pets” at Sawmill Theatres, 201 W. Main St. at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 23. Tickets are only $4 per person and all proceeds benefit the shelter. Call 928-4745590 for more information. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The wonderful Green Valley Park amphitheater area and bandstand will again play host to a series of concerts under the stars this summer. The Payson Summer Concert Series takes place every Saturday in July, starting around 7 p.m. and ending about 9 p.m. Bring your family, a blanket and some treats and join in the fun. Scheduled to perform: The John Scott Band, Payson’s own “Rockin’ Blues Band,” July 23; Breaking Point, July 30. The concert series is made possible with the support of Suddenlink and Majestic Rim Retirement Living. The Summer Concert Series features a special bonus concert from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 5 with True to Life Band as part of the town’s Tontozona Week festivities. COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE A blood drive is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, July 25 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane.
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Among the authors attending the Payson Book Festival is Conrad Storad, an award-winning children’s writer.
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Sponsor community radio 96.3 KRIMFM encourages residents to make an appointment by calling 1-877-UBSHERO (827-4376), going online to www. UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org. Those interested may also contact Pat or Jon at 928-951-0863 or visit www.bloodhero.com (enter sponsor code: payson) For eligibility questions call 1-800-2882199, extension 5497. KAITIE’S CLOSET NEW SHOE DRIVE Kaitie’s Closet’s Annual New Shoe Drive continues through Aug. 31 to help the children in the community have new shoes to start school. Pink donation boxes are located at all school offices, Crosswinds Restaurant at the airport, Payson Physical Therapy, Scoops Ice Cream & Espresso, and 814 N. Beeline Highway in the Swiss Village. Kaitie’s Closet, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) so if you have no time to shop, you can send your donation to Kaitie’s Closet Inc., 814 N. Beeline Highway, Suite E, Payson, 85541. The goal this year is 200 pairs of new shoes. LIBRARY BOOKSTORE SALE During July the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore will continue the following summertime specials: 10 for $1 on all standard size paperbacks; five for $1 on all videos; and DVDs are only $1 each. 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.libraryfriendsof payson.org. SUN DEVILS RETURN TO RIM COUNTRY The Arizona State University Sun Devils football team will be back in Rim Country the first week of August for practices at Camp Tontozona off East Highway 260 near Christopher Creek. Arrival is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 2, with practices starting at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday through Friday and the big scrimmage at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 6. In advance of the scrimmage the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department and Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a pep rally Friday, Aug. 5.
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STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER
2016 KING FEATURES SYND.
• Actress Shirley Mac Laine claims that in a past life, she was a gypsy who had an affair with Roman Emperor Charlemagne. • Unless you live in a snowy mountain town, you’ve probably never heard of skijoring. In what is probably the most popular contemporary version of this sport, a skier is pulled by one or more dogs wearing a harness that allows the dogs to be directed. The racecourse can be short, for sprints, or as long as 270 miles in cross-country competitions. Equestrian skijoring is rather more like water-skiing: A horse with a rider pulls a skier on a towline through a series of jumps and obstacles. Equestrian skijoring was a demonstration sport at the
1928 Winter Olympics in Switzerland. • Those who study such things say that honey is the only food that doesn’t spoil. So, next time you run across some 3,000-year-old honey, feel free to chow down. • At a Mets game at Citi Field, a woman lost a gold tooth down a toilet, and she decided to reach in after it. Unfortunately for her, the restrooms there use a high-vacuum system, and she was pulled in up to her armpit. Unable to extricate herself, she had to spend several hours in this undignified position until a plumber could come to her aid. • Thought for the Day: “There is no greater fallacy than the belief that aims and purposes are one thing, while methods and tactics are another.” — Emma Goldman
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
Often people die with, not from, HIV BY KEITH ROACH, M.D.
2016 NORTH AMERICA SYND., INC.
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can a person who has AIDS cook for his or her family and loved ones without fear of getting them sick? How long does it take to die once you are diagnosed with AIDS? How does someone with AIDS die? -- D.R. ANSWER: HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, is acquired usually through sexual contact, exposure to contaminated blood or passed from mother to child. There has never been a reported case where a person was infected through casual contact, such as sharing eating utensils or using the same bathroom. HIV has never been reported as being transmitted through saliva, tears or sweat. It isn’t transmitted by insects, either. However, it’s not recommended to share razors or toothbrushes, since these can be contaminated by blood. The progression of disease caused by HIV is highly variable. There often is a fever and flu-like symptoms at the time of first infection. Most people will test positive by the usual blood test within a few months of becoming infected. People with HIV often remain without symptoms for years; however, the virus continues to replicate and destroy CD4 cells, a key regulator of the immune system, during this time. The term “AIDS” is reserved for advanced HIV infection with a specific, defining illness, such as Pneumocystis pneumonia; or a CD4 count below 200 (normal is around 1,000). As far as prognosis goes, the most important single factor is whether a person with HIV infection is prescribed (and properly takes!) appropriate treatment. There certainly are many people who have had HIV for over 20 years without getting AIDS. With very advanced HIV infection, the immune system is unable to fight off infections, but also, the body cannot fight
off cancer. Since people with HIV can live so long, heart disease and any other cause is possible. Very often, people die with, not from, their HIV. For people living with HIV and who haven’t told their family, I recommend doing so. I know it’s complex, and it may not be right for everybody, but it will help relieve stress for most. DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has Meniere’s disease. We cannot find anyone who can help him. Is there any medication for this? -- L.M. ANSWER: Meniere’s disease causes episodes of vertigo, tinnitus and eventually hearing loss. It is caused by swelling in the organ of balance in the inner ear, but the reason for the swelling isn’t clear. Before being seen by a doctor, your husband can try to identify triggers for the attacks. Common triggers include a high-salt diet, tobacco, alcohol and stress. A low-salt diet can dramatically reduce episodes. ENT doctors are usually experts in treating Meniere’s disease. A diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide often is used if diet alone doesn’t help. The booklet on vertigo explains this disruptive condition in detail and outlines its treatment. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach — No. 801W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
AT THE MOVIES
MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES
Just sit back and laugh In the on screen verbiage we find This silly, funny, very much R-rated this honest note — “Based on a true film has first-time big league director story. Sort of.” Two real life brothJake Szymanski at the helm working ers, Mike and Dave Stangle, actually from a script by Andrew Jay Cohen did put a clever ad on Craigslist, the and Brendan O’Brien, both collaborahipster communication website, seektors on “Neighbors” and “Neighbors 2.” ing dates and low and behold, they By the way, fans will be glad to know received some 6,000 responses from that “Neighbors 3” will arrive by and young ladies willing to go out with Andy McKinney by. Rumor has it that zombies appear them. This very funny movie might or Reviewer in the next one. might not have a genuine tie to the real Also appearing as the dad we have life event. For the sake of their family peace over Stephen Root, a familiar actor on film and TV the next 40 Thanksgiving dinners, one hopes not. with an astonishing 212 acting credits. Funny man Adam Devine (of TV and both This film has almost no connection to real life, “Pitch Perfect” films) and drool-able handsome thank goodness. But don’t think about it and all guy Zac Efron (“Charlie St. Cloud,” “The Lucky will be well. Just watch the antics of the actors, One,” “Neighbors 2”) play Mike and Dave Stangle, cringe a bit and laugh out loud. This one is much two brothers who have a grand sense of fun and better than the run of the raunchy R-rated comnot one bit of sense of the feelings of other peo- edies. ple. They dismiss collateral damage to the lives “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” runs a of others without a second thought. On the eve short one hour and 38 minutes. The producers of the wedding of their little sister, their parents made the film on a budget of $33 million, but it command that they show up for the ceremony brought in $20 million on a tough opening weekwith dates. And the dates must be nice girls. The end. It might take a while to break even, much parents hope that the nice girls will be able to less make a profit. keep the drunken chimp brothers in check. Zac Efron and Aubrey Plaza also appeared All these hopes come to nothing of course. together in this year’s “Dirty Grandpa.” In fact, The dates, Anna Kindrick (also of both “Pitch most of the players have worked together on a Perfect” movies and also the very successful number of projects. “Twilight” films) and Aubrey Plaza (“Parks and Odd credit — Allison Belanger pops up in the Recreation” and both actresses also were in credits as “assistant to Mr. Efron.” She has had “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”) turn out to be not that job once in 2015 and three times in 2016 so nice girls disguised as nice girls. In fact, they with Efron. Her career goes back to 2005 when resemble female counterparts to the drunken she began a long series of assistant-ships to Lisa chimp brothers. I would not want the shenani- Kudrow on several TV shows. I had no idea that gans the quartet gets up to at my wedding, but a person could have a career babysitting stars. watching from the seats is lots of fun. Hummm.
More programs for Rim Country seniors The Banner High Country Seniors facility is located at 215 N. Beeline Highway. It has a variety of programs and special activities and events for members every month. The list of its regular activities are part of the “Good 2 Go” listings on Page 2 of this edition of The Rim Review. Its upcoming special events include: July 27 – Lunch & Learn about colo-rectal/anal cancer with Dr. Loyd Olson, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3 – Special event, mak-
ing soups and stews with Gary Bedsworth, 11 a.m. Aug. 10 – Lunch & Learn about opioids with representatives from Banner Payson Medical Center, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 – Lunch & Learn about glaucoma and macular degeneration with Dr. Troy Ford, 11:30 a.m. Reservations, made at least 48 hours in advance are recommended for all special events at Banner High Country Seniors, call 928-472-9290 for details.
Gary Bedsworth will be making soups and stews at 11 a.m., Aug. 3 at the Banner High Country Seniors facility.
Presented by Arizona Professional Writers and Gila Community College with funding support from AZ Humanities
A free community celebration of books for all ages. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 23 Gila Community College, 201 N. Mud Springs Road This event promotes literacy and showcases local and Arizona authors of fiction and non-fiction. Meet 80 authors; enjoy book signings and presentations. Kids can meet “Story Monster” and enjoy story time. Food from local vendors on site. Free entertainment and door prizes. Major Event Sponsor: The Payson Roundup Top Shelf Sponsors: Gila County Board of Supervisors and Majestic Rim Retirement Living Second Shelf Sponsors: APS, KMOG, KRIM, Five Star Publications Third Shelf Sponsors: State Farm Santana Insurance Agency, MHA Foundation, PostNet, Miller Auto Works, Star Valley Veterinary Clinic
Website: www.paysonbookfestival.org • Contact: info@paysonbookfestival.org
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IN THE KITCHEN
Beat the heat – stay hydrated, healthy It’s summertime, which means it’s time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. But be warned, with the sun comes the heat. Whether you’re enjoying the park with your family or exercising outdoors, it’s important to stay hydrated, especially during the hot summer months. Staying properly hydrated can keep the heat from ruining your outdoor fun. Dehydration can be a serious bummer. Luckily, it’s easily preventable and you don’t have to stick to just water. You may be surprised to learn that both white milk and chocolate milk are great hydration options, too. Lowfat chocolate milk has the right carb-to-protein ratio to help recover after a tough outdoor (or indoor) workout. Plus, fat free milk and full fat milk rank higher for hydration than other beverages like water and sports drinks, according to a study. Both types of milk improved hydration status and kept study participants hydrated longer compared to other beverages, which researchers attributed to the electrolytes sodium and potassium — both naturally found in milk. (1) Here are three simple tips to stay hydrated all summer long: • Watch your thirst: this is usually the first sign of dehydration. Sip on a variety of hydrating beverages throughout the day, instead of waiting until you’re thirsty. • If you’re a parent, keep an eye on the intensity of your kids’ activities and always have hydrating drinks on hand. Grabbing a cup of cold milk on the way to the park is a great on-the-go option. • Begin your day by pairing a glass of milk with your breakfast. Not only does milk help you stay hydrated, you’ll enjoy other benefits like nine essential nutrients including 8 grams of high-quality, natural protein in every 8-ounce glass. Staying properly hydrated doesn’t have to be difficult. Try this Super Food Smoothie for a refreshing and delicious way to hydrate. For more information and recipe ideas, visit milklife.com.
SUPER FOOD SMOOTHIE
Makes 2 servings 1-1/2 cups frozen blueberries 1 cup lowfat or fat free milk 1 banana, sliced 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup ice In blender, blend all ingredients until smooth.
Pour into two glasses and serve.
(1) Maughan RJ, Watson P, Cordery PA, Walsh NP, Oliver SJ, Dolci A, Rodriguez-Sanchez N, Stuart DR. A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2015;103:1-7. Source: MilkPEP
COLD BEVERAGE IDEAL FOR SUMMER Summer is a season synonymous with relaxation. Sitting poolside or relaxing on a patio with a cold beverage is a great way to escape the daily grind and make the most of a warm evening, and the following recipe for Summer Cantaloupe from Andrew Schloss’ “Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits” (Storey Publishing) is tailor-made for summer nights.
SUMMER CANTALOUPE
Makes about 1 quart 1 fifth (3-1/4 cups) 80-100 proof vodka 4 cups cantaloupe chunks 1 cup Simple Syrup (see below) Finely grated zest of 2 lemons Muddle the vodka, cantaloupe and lemon zest with a wooden spoon in a half-gallon jar. Stir to moisten everything. Seal the jar and put it in a cool, dark cabinet until the liquid smells and tastes strongly of melon, four to seven days. Strain the mixture with a mesh strainer into a clean quart jar. Do not push on the solids to extract more liquid. Stir in the Simple Syrup. Seal and store in a cool, dark cabinet. Use within one year. SIMPLE SYRUP
Makes 3 cups 2-1/4 cups water 2-1/4 cups granulated cane sugar Mix the water and sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar is all moistened. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir to make sure the sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and let cool. Refrigerate for up to three months.
BEAT THE HEAT WITH A “BEER” Ginger beer contains lots of sugar. But ginger beer aficionados can still enjoy that ginger beer taste without all the sugar.
Summer Cantaloupe
“Cool Waters” (Harvard Common Press) author Brian Preston-Campbell offers his recipe for Mango-Ginger ‘Beer’ using tropical mango for natural sweetness to balance the spice from both dried and fresh ginger.
MANGO-GINGER “BEER”
1 cup diced ripe mango 1, 4-inch piece unpeeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1⁄4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 cup still water 6 cups chilled sparkling water Place the mango, fresh ginger, ground ginger, white pepper, and still water in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, for about 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Add the sparkling water, stir gently, and serve.
TIPS FOR FUELING LIKE A CHAMPION
Super Food Smoothie
Whether your goals are big or small, the path to success begins with the first step. When it comes to fitness and nutrition, champion athletes can attest that small, everyday lifestyle changes can make a big impact. Get inspired to tackle your ambitions with these tips from 20-time World Championship medalist and 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin, who knows firsthand the roles that hard work, dedication and a nutritious diet play in achieving the extraordinary. To motivate others who are looking to achieve greatness in their own lives, Coughlin joins top U.S. rugby players Zack Test, Carlin Isles and nationally known sports nutritionist Cynthia Sass — through a partnership with the Almond Board of California — to provide their top tips and life hacks to help reach your fitness goals.
1. BE PREPARED
When you’re on the road, or just after a workout, you may find the need to refuel and keep your energy level high until the next meal. Carrying quick snacks can help keep hunger at bay, Coughlin said. Some simple ideas for portable snacks include: herbal teas, fruits, vegetables, dark chocolate and a handful of almonds.
2. DRINK MORE WATER
Not only is water essential for moving oxygen and nutrients throughout your body, it also serves many other vital purposes, including converting food into usable fuel and regulating your body temperature. Avoid empty calories from beverages such as energy drinks or juices with added sugar. Your personal needs may vary slightly, but Sass recommends aiming for at least two cups of fluids two hours before exercise, one to two cups 15 minutes before exercise and one-half cup to one cup every 15 minutes during exercise. 3. DON’T SKIP BREAKFAST
Breakfast kick-starts the day and helps you to stay alert and energized. Make sure you always eat a nutritious breakfast, even if it means preparing it the night before. Before training each morning, Isles has a hard-boiled egg, steel-cut oatmeal topped with sliced almonds along with mixed fruit. He recommends making each meal count and emphasizes the importance of giving your body the proper nutrients to reach your goals. 4. RECOVER PROPERLY
Strength is gained through proper nutrition and allowing the body to heal from the wear and tear of workouts, Sass said. That’s why post-exercise is a prime time for delivering the right raw materials with smart recovery meals that deliver the protein and energy your body needs to refuel. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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IN THE KITCHEN
USE SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT IN MENUS FROM PAGE 4 5. FUEL LIKE A CHAMPION
For peak performance from morning until night, proper nutrition is a must. Utilizing quick, energizing recipes, such as Coughlin’s Almond Cherry Recovery Smoothie, can help you crush your goals and conquer the day. For more tips and recipes to help you reach your goals, visit Almonds.com.
ALMOND CHERRY RECOVERY SMOOTHIE
RECIPE COURTESY OF NATALIE COUGHLIN Servings: 1 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 frozen banana 1 cup frozen dark cherries 1 tablespoon almond butter In blender, combine almond milk, chia seeds, banana, cherries and almond butter, and mix until smooth.
Source: Almond Board of California
FUEL YOUR DAY THE HEALTHY WAY Between balancing work with family and friends, squeezing in a healthy meal can be hard, and finding time for a workout can be even harder. A busy lifestyle demands quick, portable and convenient foods that let you refuel your body with better health in mind. When time is tight, it may be tempting to reach for pre-packaged snacks or fast food, but you can make your own grab-and-go snack packs and meals at home in less time than it takes to get through the drive-thru lane. A cool and refreshing super food smoothie can give you a much-needed boost when your energy is dragging. Another
smart snacking tip: fill sandwich bags with servings of fresh fruits and veggies that you can carry in your purse or gym bag to nibble on when hunger strikes. Options such as watermelon cubes or sticks are a great choice because they are high in fiber and water to help fill you up with nutrients instead of calories. Also be mindful of how you answer sweet tooth cravings. A naturally sweet treat such as a slice of watermelon is a satisfying alternative to cookies or candy. In fact, working sweet flavors into your regular meals is a way to keep cravings at bay. Ancient Grain Salad with Watermelon combines an ancient grain high in protein and nutrients with the sweet crunch of fresh watermelon for a rich taste and texture. Find more tips and recipes to fuel your day at watermelon. org.
ANCIENT GRAIN SALAD WITH WATERMELON
Servings: 6 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest Salt, to taste 3 cups warm, cooked kamut* grain (about 1-1/2 cups dry) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/3 cup diced green onions, plus 1 tablespoon 1/3 cup thin-sliced celery 1 cup corn 2 cups chopped watermelon In small bowl, blend oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Add kamut and pecans. Stir thoroughly and let sit until cooled. In tall glass bowl, assemble salad by placing one-third of the kamut mixture on bottom, topped by half each of the onions and celery, corn and watermelon. Repeat. Add remaining kamut on top and sprinkle with remaining diced green onion. Present as layered
Watermelon can be used in salads, such as the Ancient Grain Salad with Watermelon at right, or in a smoothie, such as the Rosy Red Super Food Smoothie, above.
salad and toss just before serving.
*Kamut is also called Khorasan wheat or Pharaoh grain, owing to the fact that grains were discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs. It’s healthier than conventional wheat, with about 30 percent more protein than wheat, and more fatty acids. As an added bonus, some people who are allergic to wheat can tolerate kamut, which is great because its chewy, toothsome texture and nutty, rich flavor makes a delicious spring and summer salad.
ROSY RED SUPER FOOD SMOOTHIE
Servings: 3 (1 cup each) 2 cups cubed watermelon 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup raspberry kefir 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 2 tablespoons agave syrup ice (optional) Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
SORBET SATISFIES ON SIZZLING SUMMER DAYS Summer is dessert season, and this recipe for Green Apple Sorbet from Lou Seibert Pappas’ “Ice Creams & Sorbets” is sure to please on sizzling summer afternoons.
GREEN APPLE SORBET
Almond Cherry Recovery Smoothie
Makes about 1-1/2 pints 2 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 5 apples) cored and sliced (unpeeled) 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar Fresh mint sprigs for garnish Toss the apple slices with the juice, slip into a lock-top plastic bag, and freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Cook until the syrup is clear. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours. In a food processor, blend the frozen apples and syrup just until light and fluffy. Serve at once in chilled goblets and garnish with mint sprigs. Or, transfer to a container, cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
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PAYSON BOOK FESTIVAL
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An estimated 500 people attended the 2015 Payson Book Festival at Gila Community College in Payson. GCC and the Arizona Professional Writers group hosted the event, which was designed to showcase authors and their work, giving readers a chance to meet the authors and hear about their work one-on-one or in special presentations held throughout the day. It also focused on promoting literacy.
Celebrate books, authors, reading Saturday BY TERESA MCQUERREY RIM REVIEW EDITOR
A day-long celebration of the written word is drawing more than 80 authors to the Rim Country for the Payson Book Festival this Saturday, July 23. Taking place at the Payson campus of Gila Community College, 201 N. Mud Springs Road, organizers anticipate more than 600 guests to attend the free event. Gila Community College and the Rim Country Chapter of Arizona Professional Writers, a nonprofit organization, are partnering to present this event with funding support from Arizona Humanities. The festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is presented to promote literacy and showcase both Rim Country and Arizona authors representing multiple genres. A special emphasis, due to the focus on literacy, is on works for children and young adults. The festival has scheduled two story time sessions and a Young People’s Writing Workshop for ages 9-12. It will also feature 20 children’s book authors. The youngsters attending story time sessions will get free books. And the organization First Things First also will be handing out free books for very young children. Also participating because of the emphasis on literacy is Read On Arizona. It is a statewide, public/private partnership of agencies, philanthropic organizations and community stakeholders
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Payson Vice Mayor Michael Hughes recently presented Payson Book Festival Chair Connie Cockrell with a proclamation making July 23 Payson Book Festival Day.
committed to creating an effective continuum of services to improve language and literacy outcomes for Arizona’s children from birth through age 8. Read On Arizona is committed to helping create an early literacy system that delivers the right program at the right time for every child. There will be entertainment, plus
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The first Payson Book Festival drew readers of all ages. This year the festival is putting a special focus on child literacy and young adult readers. About 20 authors specializing in children’s and young adult literature are participating in the 2016 festival.
author presentations, food and door prizes. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:15 a.m., story time with Conrad Storad and the Story Monster, student lounge 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., special author presentations in room 401 10:15 a.m., Marshall Trimble with western tales and music, plus Buckshot Dot with cowboy poetry and songs, student lounge 11:15 a.m., Laura Tohe, Navajo Nation Poet Laureate, Navajo poems and stories, student lounge 12:15 p.m., Roger Naylor, travel writing, student lounge 12:30 p.m., Young People’s Writing Workshop for ages 9 to 12 in room 112 1:15 p.m., Story time with Kathy Peach and Tumbleweeds, student lounge 2:15 p.m., Peter Aleshire, creative writing, student lounge A portion of the book festival proceeds will benefit scholarship funds to be awarded by the Rim Country Chapter of APW and Gila Community College. More information is available at the website: www.paysonbookfestival.org. If you have never been to a book festival, click on the home page link to a YouTube video for a glimpse of last year’s initial Payson Book Festival. CHILDREN AND READING
A recent news story in the Payson Roundup on the state reading tests
reported that 1,400 third-graders will have to repeat third grade due to low scores on Arizona standardized tests for reading levels. The importance of promoting children’s literacy was documented in a 2014 Read On Arizona report. It presented the following data on Payson elementary schools, among others. Payson Elementary – 539 students, K-3 only • Title I school • 69 percent in free and reduced lunch program • Chronic absentee rate (missing 18 or more days of school) is at 23.7 percent • 19 percent of third graders did not pass the 2014 AIMS reading test in this school Julia Randall - 570 total, 180 K-3 • Title I school • 66 percent in free and reduced lunch program • Chronic absentee rate (missing 18 or more days of school) is at 13.5 percent • Benchmark data not available • 26 percent of third-graders did not pass the 2014 AIMS reading test in this school Gila County • Gila County – percentage of thirdgrade students passing AIMS reading: 63 percent (state average is 78 percent) • 37.8 percent of the county’s thirdgrade students are considered at risk Reading on grade level for third-graders continues to be a top concern for educators in Payson. Many of these children are the same ones who live in families of the working poor, qualify for free and reduced lunch, come from second language families, and/or live in single parent families. They are at-risk for poor academic performance according to national statistics. “The Payson Book Festival is an important event to promote reading in families and voluntary reading among elementary children. This widely attended event, coupled with ongoing activities like the out-of-school reading program through Rim Country Literacy helps make a difference for Payson children. National research has shown repeatedly that when children voluntarily read they become better readers and score higher on all standardized test. The Payson Book Festival provides a unique opportunity to help children acquire books and engage in voluntary reading,” said Marilyn Horne, director of Rim Country Literacy, in information she provided to organizers of the festival to help secure assistance from an Arizona Humanities grant.
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More than 500 readers of all ages attended the 2016 Payson Book Festival. This year, organizers expect about 600 guests to visit the more than 80 authors between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, July 23 at the Payson campus of Gila Community College.
Festival expects to attract even more book lovers FROM PAGE 1
West History Association since its founding. The author of 22 books on Arizona and the West, he writes a monthly column, “Ask the Marshall,” in True West magazine. He has won numerous honors and awards. He was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame and in 2012 he was selected for the U.S. State Department’s “Cowboy Hall of Fame Tour,” a goodwill visit to Kyrgyzstan to share American cowboy culture. MARSHA WARD
Ward was born in the sleepy little town of Phoenix, Ariz., and grew up with chickens, citrus trees, and lots of room to roam. She began telling stories at a very early age, regaling her neighborhood chums with her tales over homemade sugar cookies. Visits to her cousins on their ranch and listening to her father’s stories of homesteading in Old Mexico and in the Tucson area reinforced her love of 19th century western history. Over the intervening years, Ward became an award-winning poet, writer and editor, with over 900 pieces of published work, including her acclaimed novel series, the Owen Family Saga. Her latest addition to the series is a prequel, “Gone for a Soldier,” set during the American Civil War. She is the founder of American Night Writers Association and a member of Western Writers of America and Women Writing the West. A popular workshop presenter and writing teacher, Marsha makes her home near Payson. When she is not writing, she loves to travel, give talks, meet readers and sign books. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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PAYSON BOOK FESTIVAL
Festival features several author events FROM PAGE 7
Other authors expected at the second annual Payson Book Festival include: Violetta Armour Margo Armstrong Bonnie Bahn Doug Ball Patricia Batta Mitchell Bolnick Donna Bowring Leilah Breitler Patricia Brooks Stan Brown Buckshot Dot (aka Dee Strickland Johnson) Caren Cantrell Nan C. Cataldi Gary Clemmons Scott Combs Eveline Horelle Dailey Randall Dale Josephine DeFalco Carolan Dickinson Sherry Engler Ethan Russell Erway Annemarie Eveland Wendy Fallon Becky Feola Sandra Fendler K.H. Finder Jeanne Lyel Gassman Autumn Giles Rita Goldner Kristi Grimm James M. Hagen Susan Haught Kenney Hegland Lori Hines Richard Hinkie Arlene Hittle Patrick Hodges January Jones Leslie Keller Arthur Kerns Kitty Kessler Kaya Kotzen Sarah Krueger Barbara Lacy Sharon Langdale Tara Majuta Bill Mann Jan M. Martin Carole Emma Mathewson Michelle McCann-McDaniel D’Elen McClain Shirin McGraham Andy McKinney Margaret C. Morse Bob Nelson Joseph Newcomer Amber Polo Linda F. Radke Rita M. Reger Kim Richardson Hayley Rose Jane Frances Ruby John J. Rust Barbara Sattler Matt Schechner J.D. Scott R.S. Scott Jody Sharpe Keith Shaw Sandra Rose Simmons Camelia Miron Skiba Sharon Sinner Linda Ann Casey Smock Joyce Sorenson Heather Squires Pam Knight Stevenson Kiki Swanson Heidi Thomas Catherine Thompson Rita Toma Paul K. Tunis Alice Voyles Jim West Dianne White Brenda Whiteside Sharon Wozny Sandy Wright Donna L. Wylie SPONSORS
The 2016 Book Festival is presented by Gila Community
Photo courtesy of Bing and Carol Osman Brown
At the first Payson Book Festival in 2015, children’s books, some in Spanish, were among the many featured works more than 500 guests had an opportunity to look at and purchase, as well as meeting the authors.
Photos courtesy of Bing and Carol Osman Brown
Marshall Trimble, above, and Conrad Storad, at right, are among the featured authors participating in the 2016 Payson Book Festival. They will be joined by more than 80 other writers and about 600 guests. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 23 at the Payson campus of Gila Community College and hosted by GCC and the Arizona Professional Writers group.
College and Arizona Professional Authors, with funding support from Arizona Humanities. The Payson Roundup is the
event’s major sponsor. OTHER SPONSORS
At the Top Shelf level: Gila County Board of Supervisors; Majestic Rim Retirement
Living. At the Second Shelf level: APS; Five Star Publications, Inc.; KMOG 103.3 FM/1420 AM; MHA Foundation; PostNet; and Star Valley Veterinary Clinic. Also assisting in the presentation of the festival: The
Computer Guys USA; Edward Jones – Chris Walsh, financial adviser; Payson Rotary Club Foundation; Sawmill Theatres; Smart Systems; Soroptimist International of Zane Grey Country; Kristin M. Wade, Payson Premier Dental.
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PAYSON BOOK FESTIVAL
AUTHORS SHARE PERSONAL TALES BY TERESA MCQUERREY RIM REVIEW EDITOR
Organizers of the Payson Book Festival were astounded by the success of their first event last year. They are staggered this year — more than 80 authors are participating. That is almost beyond the capacity of the venue, the Payson campus of Gila Community College, which is presenting the event with the Arizona Professional Writers. With so many authors involved, naturally the genres are many and varied. Over the last few months The Rim Review has published reviews of about 15 different books by festival participants, written by Andy McKinney, who reviews movies for the publication, is a former bookstore owner and will be among the authors at the July 23 event. Elsewhere in this publication, we introduced you to the authors who will be featured speakers. Taking the next step, we asked one of those authors, Laura Tohe, and three others to share some of their background and talk about their writing, its rewards and challenges and what they plan for the future.
LAURA TOHE Tohe is the Navajo Nation Poet Laureate, 2015-2017, and a professor at Arizona State University. She was invited to participate in the 2016 Payson Book Festival as a guest writer and read her poetry in one of the special presentations of the event. “It’s an honor to be asked to be a guest writer and it’s an acknowledgment of my work as an Arizona writer. I’m also a big fan of poetry, stories and books,” Tohe told the Review.
Laura Tohe
In addition to reading her poetry and selling her books at the festival, she said she is looking forward to the chance to meet other writers and “get out of the Phoenix heat, which is always a bonus in the summer.” Tohe makes her home in Mesa. As an educator as well as author, Tohe has the chance to influence a vast audience, including other poets and writers. While not a mentor per se, Tohe said she has supported poets and writers by pointing them in the direction of getting their work published in journals and other venues. “I’ve held writing workshops in the past, but since I work full time during the school year, summer is when I get the time to work on my own writing. I need large blocks of time to write uninterrupted, so I don’t usually have much time to work on anything else,” she said. She has worked with enough beginning writers to pinpoint one of their most common challenges. “Sometimes beginning writers don’t trust their instincts and want the mentor to give them the answers. Writing is like problem solving that involves more than writing about emotions and experience. It’s a holistic experience using language, thought and the creative processes,” she said. Tohe said she was led to become a writer through a love of hearing stories. “Growing up, I was surrounded by family and relatives who were always telling stories when we visited or as we drove in the car .... In grade school I had a teacher who read to us every day after lunch and another teacher who told us Edgar Allen Poe stories that made me a big fan of Poe and American Gothic .... Eventually, my love of listening to stories and reading led me to want to become a writer.” Among the greatest rewards in writing, in addition to the honor of being named the Navajo Nation Poet Laureate, is when people buy her books and tell her they enjoyed it. “Finishing a poem, story, essay or book and feeling like it can go into the world for publication is another great reward,” she said. Tohe has not been without challenges in her writing career. “My biggest challenge was when I accepted the Phoenix Symphony’s commission to write the libretto
for an oratorio without knowing what they were. The only advice given by the composer was to write lines three inches long.” The challenge was overcome, Tohe said her “Enemy Slayer A Navajo Oratorio” was a success and is recorded as a CD on the Naxos Classical Music label. Tohe encourages everyone to come out to the book festival and enjoy the activities and meet the authors.
MICHAEL NORMAN Mystery author Norman is making a return visit to the Payson Book Festival. He shared his impressions of last year’s event, which he considered outstanding. “It was extremely well organized thanks to Connie (Cockrell) and many other volunteers. The local media got behind the festival and provided ample publicity before and during the event. The participating authors seemed to get behind the marketing effort and that helps bring people out. People in the community really came out and supported the festival — lots of book lovers in the greater Payson area.” Being a veteran of the first festival, Norman has a plan for this year. “First and foremost, I attend book festivals so that I can interact with readers. All authors are looking to introduce their work to new readers. Additionally, I always enjoy spending time getting to know other authors, whether it be mystery authors like myself, or writers from other genres.” On a more personal note, he and his wife are considering moving full time into Northern Arizona, so he intends to look at area housing on this trip. Norman and his wife have divided their time between Salt Lake City and Sedona for the past several years. Norman shares his experience in the field with other writers. He mentors beginning authors in seminars through writers groups connected to libraries and in workshops at literary events such as the San Miguel de Allende Literary Festival in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. “New writers struggle with a wide variety of issues. For some, it’s plot development, others struggle with character development or finding their own inner voice. “Plot issues are relatively easy to fix; for some writers, trying to discover their own voice can be difficult and I’m not sure that it’s teachable. “For mystery writers specifically, I find many struggle trying to get the story started and waste time on those critically important first pages. In crime fiction, the rule is don’t dawdle, get the story started on page 1. As the late, great Elmore Leonard used to say, ‘Never start a mystery novel with the weather, and skip the parts readers tend not to read.’ Sage wisdom.” Norman said he came to mystery writing rather late in life. He spent most of his life working in the criminal justice system, first as a police officer, then as a state parole board member and university criminologist. “There is an old saying among writers that says, ‘Write what you know,’ and I know crime and the justice system. It also helped that I had an inner, unfulfilled desire for creativity, a quality I think writers need,” he said. Though coming to writing late in life, Norman has identified the most rewarding aspect of the work, “Nothing beats the thrill I get when I hear from readers who have read my books and really liked them, telling me, ‘couldn’t put it down’ or ‘kept me up at night turning pages’ or ‘hated to see the book end’ — those sorts of comments. The biggest challenge for me is probably maintaining momentum when creating the draft of a new novel. My goal is to write five days a week, 1,000 words per day, minimum. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to get sidetracked and procrastinate. If you do that, you lose momentum and the writing gets harder.” Right now those 1,000 words a day are going toward putting the finishing touches on the third in his Sam Kincaid mystery series, which will be released in early fall. Norman is also planning a new mystery that brings together the protagonists from his two series, Kincaid and BLM Law Enforcement Ranger J.D. Books. He said it would examine the current land war in the American Southwest that seeks to turn over all federal lands to the states vs. environmental groups and individuals that want the federal government to retain its stewardship of the lands. TONY TAYLOR Taylor, a science fiction novelist, is participating in the Payson Book Festival for the first time. He said his main focus is keeping his two novels before the public eye, one venue at a time. However, he also looks forward to talking to other authors about “the agony and ecstasy of both writing and promoting books, and all topics in between. I’m relatively new at this profession, and I have a lot to learn, particularly in the promotion department.” He traces the roots of his writing career back to the fourth grade. “I razzle-dazzled my teacher with a very
Connie Cockrell
flowery and sentimental piece with all the big words and long sentences that I could muster at that tender age. It embarrasses me a little to think back on it, but at the time it got me a nice note in red pencil at the top of the page and praise from my parents, and I thought, ‘Well, whadda’ya know, I can write!’ “It took a long time after that to produce anything worth publishing, but finally I got there with a couple of award-winning novels (Arizona Book of the Year and Eric Hoffer Awards for both novels). I think that should be worth another nice note of praise, in red pencil from my fourth-grade teacher. Thanks, Miss LeCroy, wherever you are!” Still, writing is hard and frustrating work for Taylor, “seldom rewarding in the execution, but gratifying in the completion when I know that I’ve finished something of value. It doesn’t matter now, as much as it used to, what other people think about it, so long as I know myself that I ‘done good!’” Taylor’s challenge is overcoming the urge to perfectionism. “I usually start a writing session by editing previous chapters before starting a new one, over and over and over again. I’ve never met a paragraph of mine that I didn’t want to revise. The up side is that if I ever finish a novel, it has pretty good chapters, and the down side of course, it that I may never finish.” He said his problem is the opposite of many authors who tend to edit too little. His advice to other authors: Write for yourself and no one else. Write for love and don’t worry about making money, because if you do, you won’t; and if you don’t, you might ... but don’t count on it.
CONNIE COCKRELL Cockrell chaired the Payson Book Festival for the Arizona Professional Writers. The festival was actually her idea. She is a frequent contributor to the Review’s parent publication, the Payson Roundup, and a prolific author. The first festival was a surprising success and Cockrell said she was especially pleased to see the number of children that attended. This year she wants to see everyone enjoy themselves. As an author she said, “I am looking forward to talking to people, discussing my book and reading, and with luck, selling a few books as well. This is my chance to let myself be known to readers and interest them in my books.” As a published author, Cockrell takes time to mentor other writers. “For new writers, they’re still working out what works best for them. By sharing my journey, they may hear a tip or two that would help them.” She knows some struggle with finishing a book and then go through the whole re-writing and editing process. Others struggle with getting published, having someone help deciding which publishing option to choose makes that struggle a little easier. Cockrell didn’t really “start” writing until 2011, though she’s always dabbled. What pulled her in was a challenge from her daughter to participate in the National Novel Writing Month, where participants write 50,000 words in 30 days. She started by reading a book her daughter gave her, Larry Brooks’ “Story Engineering” and jumped in and crafted a scene about the possible impact of genetic modification of food. Nov. 1 she started writing and had it written between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30 and has been hooked ever since. She has several books in the works, a science fiction work at her editor’s office; a young adult book in first edits; and two “cozy” mysteries drafted and waiting to be edited.
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JUST FOR FUN WEEKLY SUDOKU
SUPER CROSSWORD
BY LINDA THISTLE
SALOME’S STARS
© 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved.
WHERE DID IT GO? ACROSS 1 Cover again, as a gift 7 Slyly spiteful 12 The “E” of NEA: Abbr. 16 “Hulk” director ___ Lee 19 R&B singer Keys 20 Degrade 21 Bite-size Nabisco treat 23 Actress Swank comes next? 25 “That’s been canceled” 26 Large truck 27 Singer ___ James 28 Sign of good or ill 29 Disobeys established rules on how to make and serve meat sauce? 37 Shaped like a bagel 38 “What ___!” (“How dull!”) 39 Ship locale 40 Donkey serving morning meals? 45 Biblical land with a queen 50 “Say it ___ so, Joe!” 51 Cuts into small cubes 52 Chi preceder 55 Landfill woe 56 Classic autos 57 Made in the manner of
58 Hairdo for folks going after prey? 62 Detroit-to-Nashville dir. 63 “Mr. ___” (1983 hit for Styx) 66 Ropy 67 Sun blockers worn while on vacation? 72 Ireland’s longest river 75 Events for bulldoggers 76 Cut grass 79 Business that makes flag holders? 81 Join together 84 Lion growth 85 “___ further review ...” 86 Grassy area 87 In harmony 89 Met solo 90 Must-haves 92 Positively charged atom moving very quickly? 97 One may shout “Out!” 100 Brutish types 101 Is defined as 102 Groups with no university teachers as members? 110 Sector 111 Hipsters’ talk 112 Roman poet 113 Shrink 115 Thing influencing the decision to use whitewash?
123 Aardvark lookalike 124 Bring to mind 125 Bit of ado 126 Part of UCLA 127 Ship’s left 128 Keyed in 129 Biting writing DOWN 1 Rally cheer 2 ___ Lilly 3 Wheaton of TV and film 4 Blu-ray player brand 5 Ill from flying 6 Check endorser 7 “Pipe down!” 8 Crunchable muscles 9 Upsilon preceder 10Mao ___-tung 11 “It’s true” 12 Gives forth 13 Quaint paper copies 14 Hazardous 15 Org. in “Homeland” 16 Eatery lure 17 Israeli desert 18 Stupid or thuggish 22 ___ about (circa) 24 Mime duo? 27 Fancy jug 29 Fishing rowboats 30 Before this time, to bards 31 Royal decrees
TRIVIA TEST BY FIFI RODRIGUEZ 2016 KING FEATURES
1. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Atlas Mountains located? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote an 1841 essay called “Self-Reliance”? 3. AD SLOGANS: Which fast-food company urged customers to “think outside the bun”? 4. MUSIC: Which band performed the gender-bending hit “Lola”? 5. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in panophobia? 6. MOVIES: Which movie contains the line, “The problems of three little people don’t amount to a hill o’ beans in this crazy world”? 7. FIRSTS: Who was the first recorded person to swim the English Channel? 8. ART: Who painted the 1665 work
titled “Girl with a Pearl Earring”? 9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who were the two presidents whose first names were Andrew? 10. FOOD & DRINK: The hybrid Ugli fruit is a cross between which three fruits?
32 Abhorrence 33 Fades away 34 Coach Holtz 35 Part of ETA: Abbr. 36 Sedan liquid 37 Some ski lifts 41 Rx org. 42 Bring pain to 43 Neck cover 44 Make a pick 46 Neighbors of Navajos 47 Ideal garden 48 Tennis’ Bjoern 49 Military force 53 Cat sound 54 Really liking 58 “Hiya” 59 ___ Reader (alternative magazine) 60 De ___ (anew) 61 Cur’s sound 64 Other, to Tomas 65 Great asset 67 Sideways up 68 Dad’s bro 69 Wrench, e.g. 70 “This one’s ___” (“I’ll buy”) 71 “The battle ___” 72 Rotated 73 Expect 74 Emollient plant 76 “Maid” of Robin Hood
77 Kin of leeks 78 Gets off the bottle 80 Faux follower 82 H.S. class 83 Winter mo. 84 San ___ (Bay Area city) 87 Yemen city 88 “Of course, Senor!” 91 Spanish for “south” 93 Skin feature 94 Grade A item 95 Slice of history 96 “Star Wars” queen 98 Rum cocktail 99 Xanax maker 102 Tennis’ Rafael 103 Maine university city 104 Pond creatures 105 Window part 106 Open to view 107 Divided into districts 108 Batting stat 109 Slight fights 114 Enervate 115 “___ me go!” 116 It climbs walls 117 Do a floor job 118 “I Like ___” (‘50s slogan) 119 Abridge 120 Angle lead-in 121 Bobby of the rink 122 Dark deli loaf
MAGIC MAZE _____ PARK
Answers 1. Northwest Africa 2. Ralph Waldo Emerson 3. Taco Bell 4. The Kinks 5. Fear of everything 6. “Casablanca” 7. Capt. Matthew Webb 8. Johannes Vermeer 9. Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson 10. Tangerine, orange and grapefruit
SUDOKU ANSWER
Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions — forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re not Sheepish when it comes to asserting your opinions on what you think is right or wrong. Be assured that you’re being heard, and something positive will follow. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sense of justice makes it difficult not to speak up about a recurring matter involving a co-worker. But, once again, you need facts to back you up before you can act. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is still dominant, and if Cupid misfired before, don’t worry. He’ll take better aim at someone new this time around. Expect favorable news about a financial matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The zodiac’s Moon Children can expect things to work out pretty much as planned. One negative note involves a minor relationship problem that suddenly turns serious. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You’re suddenly being asked to make choices between two practically equal offers. Which one to choose? Easy. The one most likely to gladden your Lion’s heart. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Once again, you’re confronted by a workplace problem you thought you’d already resolved. This time, you might need to go higher up to find a just resolution. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Good for you: You’re determined to stick with your goals and ignore those naysayers who might try to discourage you. You’re on the right track. The challenge now is to stay on it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You’ll soon get news that is supposed to help you with a troublesome situation. Use your sharp Scorpion instincts to determine if the information is reliable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) If you learn someone has betrayed your trust, don’t just accept it and walk away. You need to know why that person decided to do what he or she did. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A painful family relationship problem could finally begin to heal. Be prepared to show more flexibility than you might like. But it could be worth it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It’s a good idea to enhance your career skills so you’ll be prepared to accept a more responsible position when it’s offered. A friend returns a favor just when you need it. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March PREVIOUS CROSSWORD 20) Show that strong, steely backbone that you usually hide, and demand to be included in any family decision-making that could affect the well-being of a loved one. BORN THIS WEEK: You can be happy being alone at home. But you also love exploring the world outside and meeting new people and sharing new ideas.
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