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Holidays Gardening expert Melinda Myers gives tips on adding sparkle to your landscape this Christmas season. PAGE 3
Payson Choral Society’s Recipes Create some holiday treats that are simple and sweet. PAGE 7
Travel Ken Brooks shares some ideas for winter vacation destinations.
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History In Chapter 32 of the ‘Rim Country Places’ series, Stan Brown writes about the Rim Trail. PAGE 5
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HOLIDAY CONCERTS The Julia Randall Elementary School’s holiday concerts are Wednesday, Dec. 11 in the Payson High School Auditorium. Two concerts will be presented that evening. The first concert will feature the third grade classes at JRE and the 5th grade chorus. This concert will begin at 6 p.m. and end at approximately 6:30 p.m. Students are asked to arrive by 5:45 p.m. for this performance. Parents are asked to park in the west high school parking lot under the solar panels for this performance. The second concert of the evening will feature the fourth grade classes at JRE and the 5th grade chorus performing a second time. This concert will begin at 7 p.m. and end at approximately 7 p.m. Students are asked to arrive by 6:45 p.m. for this performance. Parents are asked to park in the north high school parking lot between the football and baseball fields. Students have been asked to wear nice holiday clothes for these performances. Fifth grade students that did not sign up for chorus will not be performing. If you have questions please call the school at (928) 474-2353.
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FOOD, FUN, FESTIVITIES December days From Carol Zebb, the Roundup’s ‘Senior Moments’ columnist - How did it ever get to be December so soon? With Thanksgiving being so late this year, somehow, December snuck in before we noticed. Say December and people think Christmas but the month has other noteworthy events as well: Dec. 3 - National Roof Over Your Head Day, a time a to be grateful for the one we have and wish one for the millions around the world that not so fortunate; Dec. 4 Santa’s List Day; Dec. 6 - St. Nicholas Day; Dec. 9 - Christmas Card Day; Dec. 12 - Poinsettia Day. The Bill of Rights Day is Dec.15, observing when the first Bill of Rights, adding 10 of the original 12 amendments to protect the rights of citizens were approved in 1791. Ah-h-h, two of my Sure To Observe days are this month: Dec.16 is National Chocolate Covered Chocolate Anything Day and Dec. 24, best known as Christmas Eve, is also National Chocolate Day.
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
Cookin’ for Health The next Cookin’ for Health program at the Payson Public Library is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. Facilitator Peggy Martin, certified nutritional consultant, will offer Healthful Holiday Cookin’ - Keep it simple with make-ahead sides. A couple of the recipes are: Lemon Dill Asparagus with Walnuts Nutritious delicious lemon-dill vinaigrette teams up with crunchy asparagus for a healthful make-ahead side dish, which may be served hot or may complement a relish tray or salad. Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Feta Crumbles This colorful nutritious dish may be made a day ahead and then reheated and served as a warm side dish, or serve cold on a bed of chilled romaine lettuce. Great for the buffet spread.
The Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Guild Christmas Boutique is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 14 and 15. This is the final weekend to get the unique gifts only available from area artists and crafters. The Christmas Boutique is in the Arts & Crafts Guild Room at the Pine Community Center.
Stop by the Moose Lodge anytime before the party to see how you can help.
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As a treat for patrons 16 and older, the Payson Public Library will present a program on making mini holiday scrapbooks from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16. Space is limited and registration is requested. Stop by the circulation desk or call (928) 474-9260.
Angel Project Toy Drive A special Angel Project Toy Drive is being held through Dec. 14 by 8-year-old Angel. She wants to collect toys and other gift items to benefit Payson area children and children in foster care. Those interested may make donation at boxes located at Cutting Edge, Mandarin House, Knotty Pine Cafe, Sawmill Theater, Time Out Thrift Store, Payson Barber Shop, Pizza Hut, Alibertos, Tiny’s, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Pizza Factory, Anderson Dental, Star Valley Storage or Bob’s Western Wear. Those interested may choose an “Angel” from one of the drive’s local Angel Christmas trees at Stage or LaSierra. For more information, please call Leticia (Angel’s mom) at (480) 322-2743 or Penni Stonebrink, AZ Partnership for Children, at (928) 970-0426. Salvation Army Angel Tree The Salvation Army Angel Tree, which provides an opportunity to gift a child in need, is located at National Bank of Arizona, 804 S. Beeline Highway, Payson. Edward Jones Office Rim Country residents and businesses may help less fortunate seniors in the community or the women and children passing through the Time Out Shelter by stopping by Chris Walsh’s Edward Jones Office, 411 S. Beeline Highway, Suite B, Payson during regular business hours to select and “Angel” from the Angel Tree between Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Tuesday, Dec. 17. Drop off the gifts to be delivered along with the tag by Dec. 18. Please note that Edward Jones cannot accept cash or cash equivalent donations. Senior Angel Tree in Pine The Pine Edward Jones office is closed until March. However, Maureen Walsh would still like to do the Sen-
KIDS’ CRAFTS AND MOVIES Rim Country youngsters are invited to spend some time getting ready for Christmas at the Payson Public Library’s Children’s Holiday Craft Festival from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Dec. 21. Then to further entertain the youngsters over the holiday break, the Payson Public Library will offer special Monday Midday Movies from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., both Monday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 30. The movie Dec. 23 is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Happy Feet 2 will show on Dec. 30. The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine will also have a movie for youngsters over the holiday break. It will show The Smurfs 2 at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26. Refreshments will be provided by the library. And youngsters should bring a pillow to be comfortable on the floor. For more information, contact the Pine Library at (928) 476-3678.
Moose Lodge hosts children’s Christmas party The Rim Country Moose Lodge 852, will have its annual Kids Christmas Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21 at the lodge, which is next to the Hellsgate Star Valley fire station. Santa will arrive at noon. The planned activities include decorating gingerbread men and gingerbread houses, making ornaments and more.
Chamber Mixer The December Chamber Mixer is at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19 at Dan Good Flooring, 810 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson. Call (928) 474-4515 to reserve a spot and get additional details.
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The Payson Public Library invites those 16 and older to come to scrapbook at 12:30, Dec. 16.
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ior Christmas Angel Tree in Pine. A tree with the names and suggested gifts for the elderly in the Pine and Strawberry areas is located at the Pine Thrift Store this year. Senior Circle Money Tree The Payson Regional Medical Center’s Senior Circle is sponsoring a Money Tree this holiday season to raise funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Society food bank and its efforts to provide financial assistance to Payson and Rim Country families in need. Stop by the Circle building, 215 N. Beeline Highway, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday (not holidays) or 9 a.m. to noon; take an envelope from the tree and return it to the front desk with a donation (cash or check payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society).
PINE STRAWBERRY FOOD BANK Cold weather is here, along with the holidays, and the need in the community is continuing to grow. Please consider donating to the Pine Strawberry Food Bank. A collection box is at Ponderosa Market as well as a freezer for turkeys and hams; another drop box is at the post office. The Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) so donations are tax deductible and qualify for the Arizona Working Poor Tax Credit. Donations can be mailed to: Pine Strawberry Food Bank, P. O. Box 1534 Pine, AZ 85544. For more information please call Diane at (928) 476-3579.
SNUGGLE WITH A BOOK To close out 2013 and welcome 2014, the Payson Public Library will have a Children’s Winter Reading Program, Snuggle with a Book, from Monday, Dec. 30 through Tuesday, Jan. 14. Participants who read a total of six books during the period of the program will receive prizes and a certificate. Stop by the library in Rumsey Park for more information.
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TRAVEL TALK | KEN BROOKS
WINTER VACATIONS Some of us have had our vacations during the warmer months of the year, but others are looking for a time to relax and kick back this winter. Weather may be the determining factor for your travel choice or it might be the place and style it offers. We’ll review some of the destinations travelers choose during the winter period. Since we live in the West, one usually contemplates a vacation in either Mexico or Hawaii where warm climes prevail. Let’s examine Mexico first.
These will, in most cases, be cheaper, but perhaps the equipment may not be as reliable. It’s up to you. Make sure the tour you choose will get you back to the ship at least an hour before sailing time. If you miss the boat in one of these ports, it’s up to you to catch up with the ship at its next stop. This can be very expensive. CARIBBEAN RESORTS
If you are not into cruising, but still want to visit the Caribbean this winter, how about a nice hotel and spa in one of the islands? You will experience crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and nice relaxing hotels, usually by the ocean. Here are some suggestions: The Caves Resort at Negril, Jamaica This is an oceanfront sanctuary featuring 11 exclusive cliffside accommodations, two main dining gazebos, private cave-dining and the sexy Cave Rum and Cigar Bar. This is classic Caribbean Luxury. Jade Mountain on St. Lucia is a favorite of many - This island looks like those found in the South Pacific with Twin Piton Mountains in your view. The resort claims 400 acres full of biking and hiking trails. There are only three walls to every room with raw nature and sea to look at where the fourth wall would be. The hotel is really a sanctuary to the natural outside. Tom Beach Hotel on the island of St. Barts - Situated on St. Jean Beach, which is the perfect place for chic relaxation and the celebrity crowd. The Underwater Sculpture Garden on Grenada is truly unique - This is a one-of-akind vacation experience off the coast of Grenada in Moilinere Bay. The bay is now home to 65 sculptures that create artificial reefs for marine life. The sculptures lie in clear shallow waters easily visible to snorkelers and glass-bottomed boats.
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The leading tourist KEN BROOKS resorts in Mexico are to be found along the Pacific coast as well as the Caribbean coast. On the Pacific side are Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco. On the Caribbean coast is Cancun and a rather expanded tourist area almost next door. All of these areas have available upscale resorts and spas. In Mexico the service is usually very fine and the cuisine served in these resorts is also quite good, especially if you like Mexican food. None of these resorts are cheap, but the value is there. If you are not concerned about the drug wars happening in Mexico, then give it a whirl. Most Americans come through the experience unscathed. Some exotic travelers will visit Rio de Janeiro with its fantastic beaches and fun activity. It is summer down there. HAWAII AWAITS
For a warm, relaxing winter vacation Hawaii is hard to beat for those of us in the West. The daytime temperatures hover around 78 to 80 degrees, which is perfect for sitting on the beach or by a pool getting a little sun. Hawaii is an ecological wonderland made up of islands filled with lush rain forests, shimmering lagoons, towering volcanoes and so much more. Polynesians discovered Hawaii, sailing to the Big Island of Hawaii 1,500 years ago. The state – our country’s youngest, joining the union in 1959 - is made up of many cultures. The Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Portuguese have influenced the general day-to-day culture of all the islands and all seem to blend together into a very friendly population. The local hobbies are land and water sports. You may want to catch the very high waves or watch the surfers battle their chances with every wave. The various hotels and resorts have some of the best beaches in the world. Some are world famous such as Waikiki in Honolulu. Honolulu is the state’s main city with a population of 500,000 and is located on Oahu. Golf is big on all four islands so pick your courses. Be sure to rent a car for a day or two because there is much to see on your own. The roads are very good and you’ll be given a map at the car rental. You almost can’t get lost.
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The Big Island, Hawaii, is a favorite of many travelers because its landscape is so varied. You will find palm-lined beaches, lush valleys, rivers and one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. The islands of Maui and Kauai are my favorites because of their beauty and less population. You will find a collection of museums, farms, surfing beaches and fantastic scenery all over the islands. Don’t forget you will be surrounded by water and that means salt water fishing if that is your interest. Air schedules are quite good from Phoenix to the islands of Oahu, Kauai and Maui. The flight takes a little more than six hours. CRUISE THE CARIBBEAN
Why not make trip planning easy by booking a Caribbean cruise. Quite a few of the main line cruise companies spend win-
ter in this area and more than a few are usually offering cabins on sale. Consult your travel agent or the Web for specials. The larger ships are now floating resorts and spas, with Las Vegas type of entertainment. Other amusements are offered at different locations around the ship. Some ships now have three and four swimming pools; usually including one for adults only. Most new and larger ships also offer several restaurants. Ship cabins and rooms are generally larger than they once were. I suggest selecting one with an outside balcony for private space outside. The Caribbean islands you cruise to with a day’s stop in each will have varied interest and can be experienced by booking a sightseeing trip in each location. The tours sold on-board ship will be rather expensive, but good. In most ports of call there will be local tours available to purchase on the dock.
Winter for some means “skiing”. How about a winter wonderland in Colorado? One Colorado dude ranch near Steamboat Elk River is the Home Resort. It offers fine dining, private daily shuttles from the lodge to the slopes at Steamboat Ski area and it converts the horse riding trails for cross country skiing in the winter. The winter vacation packages consists of: gourmet cuisine of executive chef Clyde Nelson at every meal, winter horseback riding, back country skiing and snowboarding, great live music as well as complimentary shuttle service to and from the Hayden airport. More information is on the Web at www.homeranch.com. It is said this is the place to experience Nordic skiing. WARM STATESIDE RETREATS
Florida often experiences good winter weather and many flock to Orlando and the surrounding area for the wonders of Disneyworld and the other entertainment parks nearby. Remember, Arizona and Southern California also offer great winter escapes. These topics have been covered in recent editions of the Rim Review’s Travel Talk column. Be careful and have a ball.
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AT THE MOVIES
THE BOOK THIEF
Dark tragedy’s time is due Young French Canadian actress SoHe has uneven success. One scene that phie Nelisse forces herself to our athe did very well showed a Nazi Party tention in the title role as an orphaned staged book burning. Percival captures girl reared by foster parents in World the event from the viewpoint of the War II Germany. Nelisse carries off the townsfolk. The movie viewers are complicated role with deft aplomb, takcaught up in the emotionalism of the ing the character from a stunned, staged event. We can understand how nearly mute, terrified child to a too dictators manipulate the citizenry by quickly mature survivor in the midst of Andy McKinney playing on our hardwired instincts. the worst war in human history. She Reviewer I became enlightened, chilled and has an engaging screen presence. I sickened all at once. hope to see her again and again as she On the other side of the balance, finds other roles to play. Percival has his young actress react to every turn Very few films have been built around the in the plot by hugging somebody or other, repetitheme of the civilian German victims of Hitler’s tious to banality by the fifth hug. mad war. Perhaps after nearly 70 years the time Michael Petroni adapted the novel. The movie has come. is rated PG-13, but perhaps because of the theme, We see Germans terrified by their own gov- war’s inescapable horror, it might have been ernment, reduced to slow malnutrition by short rated a notch higher. The film runs a lengthy two rations and suffering from night after night of hours and 11 minutes. I couldn’t discover the mass air raids by the American Air Corps. I did- film’s budget, but its harvest at the box office is n’t find much in the film to relieve the relentless a tiny $8 million. horror of the young girl’s situation. Do not take popularity or the lack of it as a reBut Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson, as the flection on the quality of the film. This dark adoptive parents, displayed the kind of stoic tragedy deserves its three saw blade rating. The courage, and in the case of Rush as Papa, aston- acting should boost the rating, but the weakness ishing kindness and touching humanity. Aus- in the original text and uneven direction prevent tralian author Markus Zusak won a slew of more saw blades. awards for his novel as well as the gratitude of Even the score by world-class movie composer his many readers. John Williams could not, for me, relieve the blanDirector Brian Percival has this project as his ket of melancholy in a movie narrated — literally entry into the big world of Hollywood directing. — by the voice of Death.
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Add a little holiday sparkle to your landscape for you and your guests to enjoy. No matter the weather outside, a few decorative touches can greatly increase the beauty and enjoyment of your winter landscape. Try one, two or all eight of these tips to improve your landscape’s winter appeal. • Add some solar powered accents. Light a pathway, your favorite tree or front porch without installing additional outlets. Look for unique colors and shapes like a solar star lantern or the changing colors of northern lights spheres (go online to gardeners.com for a look and maybe find something comparable locally) for added appeal. The wide variety now available can help create a memorable winter display. Be sure to select solar accents that provide hours of enjoyment when fully charged. • Create an outdoor holiday tree for you and your feathered visitors to enjoy. Decorate a few of your evergreen trees and shrubs with purchased or homemade birdseed ornaments. Holiday shapes made of energy rich birdseed and suet give the trees a holiday flare, while providing important food for birds to enjoy. These also make great gifts for your favorite gardener or bird watcher. • Light up your winter containers. Fill a weather-proof planter with potting mix or play sand. Purchase greens from your favorite garden center or trim a few from your landscape. Stick the cut end of the greens in the potting mix or sand to create an attractive display. Add some colorful berries, decorative twigs and ribbon. Then add some height and light to your winter
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Birdseed ornaments can add some holiday décor to the landscape while providing much-needed nutrients for the birds.
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RIM HISTORY RIM HISTORY BACK WHEN | STAN BROWN
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RIM COUNTRY PLACES
the Rim Trail. They were preceded “The Rim Trail” is a name that by centuries of earlier inhabitants. recalls stories from the prehistoric This section of the trail actually is to the present day. It was in 1875 part of a very ancient trading that an Italian immigrant who was route used by prehistoric tribes of working in the mines at Globe filed Native Americans. There was an a homestead claim along the extensive trade between South upper waters of the East America, Mexico, the Verde River. His name Sonoran Desert, Califorwas Bartolomeo Belnia and the pueblo comluzzi, and with his wife munities of the high Mercedes, named their desert. In the midst of farm Rim Trail Ranch. It this route was a center wasn’t many years befor trade between north fore the trail from their and south around home north to the top of today’s town of Payson. the Mogollon Rim came Villages were spaced to be called The Rim about a day’s walk from STAN BROWN Trail. each other, coming up About that same time Sycamore Creek from Fred Haught, the first of a large the desert, over the Mazatzal family emigrating from Texas, ar- Mountains, across Tonto Basin rived to build a cabin a mile above and on up the Rim. The road came the Belluzzi ranch. He selected a to be called the Moqui Trail, a spot near the several springs that common name for the Hopi people formed headwaters for the river. who were the target of traders. However, these pioneers were The word Moqui comes from a simply the first White settlers on Navajo word “Mogi” meaning “Dead” — a contemptuous label given them by the Apache tribes. The Hopi call themselves “Hopitu,” meaning “the peaceful ones”. From the Hopi (Moqui) villages the trail continued to the Four Corners region, where it branched into Colorado and New Mexico. Probably the first White men to use the Rim Trail were in a detachment of soldiers led by Col. Thomas Devin from Fort Whipple and Camp Verde. It was May 1868 when the scouting party looking to kill Apaches and burn their camps skirted the Mogollon Rim and upon coming to the ancient Moqui Stan Brown photo Trail made their descent from the Fred Haught was the first of his clan Rim. They proceeded as far down to come to the Rim Country from as The Highline Trail (also an anTexas. He built a cabin on the old cient Indian trail under the Rim) Rim Trail, near the headwaters of the and over to Tonto Creek, which East Verde River. This picture, circa they named. Col. Devin’s report 1980s, shows all that was left of this early home. stated, “I descended into Tonto
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The workers drilling a tunnel through the Rim for the Mineral Belt Railroad built their temporary houses just above the old Rim Trail. The ruins can still be seen by the careful eye, near the place where springs first come to the surface in the East Verde Canyon. The tunnel was in a side canyon from the Rim Trail.
Basin near the head of the east fork of the Verde, at a point where the mountain rises about 2,500 feet above the basin. The first 500 feet being nearly a perpendicular cliff, I was obliged to cut a zigzag path down the face, after which breaking trail was comparatively easy.” That “zigzag” trail is in use yet today, and the way from the top to the Highline Trail is designated the Devin Trail. In the 1880s the Rim Trail gained special attention over a couple of historic events. It was this trail, familiar to Apaches, that was the destination of the 100 warriors who broke from the White River and San Carlos Reservations in 1882. They left a trail of murdered ranchers and burned buildings in their wake, stealing livestock and trying to keep ahead of the United States Army. On their bloody trek they attacked the Meadows Ranch in Di-
amond Valley (today’s Whispering Pines), killed John Meadows Sr. and mortally wounding one of his sons. They were the first to be buried in Payson’s Pioneer Cemetery. However, the escapees met their fate two miles back from the edge of the Rim, at a crossing on East Clear Creek. There several units of U.S. Cavalry converged to fight the Battle of Big Dry Wash. It was the final pitched battle in Arizona’s Apache War. The other event putting the Rim Trail on the map occurred the several years following the Big Dry Wash battle. It was the grand plan to bring a railroad down the East Verde canyon, along the old trail, eventually connecting Flagstaff to Globe and from there the dreamers saw a connection with an ocean port on the Sea of Cortez. Just east of the Rim Trail, in a side canyon, is a famous monument to the failure of this idea. It a 100-foot deep made-made cave planned to be a tunnel for the train to come off the Rim and descend into the canyon. Beside the tunnel entrance is a significant stone structure that was to house the building superintendent and supplies. The Tunnel has been the goal of hikers to this day, if they can find the trail that leads to it from Devin Trail. Out along the river at this point, on the western side of the canyon, a careful inspection will spot the remnants of stone houses built by the railroad workers. Here was the first place springs form the East Verde River, giving fresh water for the workers. Rim Country pioneers improved the Rim Trail over the years, for it became their best way to ascend the Rim on their way to Winslow and Flagstaff. As late as the 1970s one could find remnants of the many abutments along the river where bridges had been in-
stalled for wagons to cross. Floods in more recent decades finally washed them out. The old trail goes through another venture of a Payson entrepreneur. In the late 1920s Elmer Pieper and his wife Jo went into partnership with local Justice of the Peace Jay Van and established a fish hatchery. It was high along the Rim Trail, at a place where a voluminous spring gushed from the mountainside to race toward the river. They built fish ponds to catch the cold running water, and sold their fish to Phoenix hotels as well as to the government for stocking streams. However, after children arrived and the brave couple struggled with the Great Depression and the fearful loneliness, they gave up the business. Eventually their partner could not maintain it either, and it ended. However, the spring still gushes its glorious fresh water and the old fish beds still can be seen along the remnants of the Pieper’s cabin site. The whole area is overgrown with a wonderful cover of myrtle. During the last part of the 19th and early years of the 20th centuries, Rim Country ranchers used the Rim Trail to drive their cattle to the train depot in Winslow. The drive up the Rim Trail took several days, and at strategic places in the East Verde canyon they established barbed wire traps to hold the herd during overnight camps. If one looks carefully along the forested sides of the canyon remnants of the barbed wire can still be found embedded in older trees. More recently history was made when an agreement was reached to pipe water from East Clear Creek over the Rim, into the East Verde River where it will provide several communities with a bounteous supply, including Payson.
Keep feathered friends in mind throughout winter FROM PAGE 4
Northern gardeners should consider heated birdbaths to insure water is available even during the coldest months. Further help the birds by adding a few stones or branches to the birdbath so they can drink without getting wet; helping preserve their body heat. • Create your own homemade outdoor lights. Line pathways, accent plantings or dress up fence posts with ice globe luminaries.
Produce your own or purchase ready to make kits. Use colorful outdoor LED lights or tea candles to light up blocks or spheres of ice. You and your family will have fun creating these memorable nighttime accents. • Add some livable art. Hang a few colorful and unique birdhouses in your backyard. They provide color and whimsy to the winter garden and will be ready for your feathered friends this
spring. Include a “gingerbread” house for the birds. Hang decorative birdseed houses from a shepherd’s crook or tree branch. Be sure to place it in an area where you and the birds can enjoy the decorative treat. Look for a sheltered, but open area where the birds can watch for predators while enjoying their winter feast. • Move your holiday tree outdoors. Place your cut tree in a
snow bank, vacant spot in the garden or make it part of your bird feeding station. The tree provides some extra greenery in the often drab winter landscape as well as shelter for the visiting birds. Then add a few of those birdseed ornaments for added food and winter decoration. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30
years of horticulture experience and has written more than 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments. Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Myers’ web site, www.melindamyers.com, offers gardening videos and tips.
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COVER STORY | TERESA MCQUERREY
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Each year the Payson Choral Society brings a wonderful selection of the songs of the season to Rim residents at its annual Christmas concert. This year, the concert is at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Buy tickets in advance for only $8 or attend for $10 at the door.
Big voices, beautiful music They love music and make it beautifully. The Payson Choral Society has been working since August on its annual Christmas concert. The concert, Come On, It’s Christmas, is Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Performances are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is $8 per person if purchased in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets can be bought from members of the Choral Society or at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce or Payson Public Library. Proceeds are used to fund the society’s scholarships for students at both Payson High School and Rim Country Middle School. The students use the money to pursue their vocal music education either at camps or in college. Once again Daria Mason is directing the program, which features accompaniment by Victoria Harris.
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Members of the Payson Choral Society, such as Bing Brown, above, all bring a love of music to their efforts, led by Daria Mason, at left, and accompanied by Victoria Harris, above left.
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Holiday treats – simple, sweet Nothing says home for the holidays like the smell of treats baking in the oven and a crowded kitchen filled with loved ones. Whether making decades-old family favorites or starting new holiday baking traditions, you can create homemade holiday goodies in a (ginger) snap. “The holidays are a time when families are in the kitchen at record rates to bake cookies, build gingerbread houses and create a wide variety of sweet treats,” says Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs at Wilton. “The good news is, even if you only have 30 minutes to spare during this hectic time, you can make amazing desserts for gatherings or gifting.” Try these easy treat ideas from Wilton to spread holiday cheer: • Holiday Helpers: Invite family and friends for a cookie decorating day to help prepare gifts for upcoming events. You provide the Sparkling Sugars and Sprinkles, Peppermint Twisted Sticks and red and green icing ... everyone else provides the creativity. • Miracle on Your Street: Crunched for time with a party to attend? Pick up ready-to-eat cookies and artfully dip them in red and green Candy Melts candy for an elegant upgrade. No one has to know how simple it was to create a customized dessert. • Instant Snowman: Coat peanut butter sandwich cookies in white Candy Melts candy to create instant snowmen. Decorate with hats, scarves and, of course, carrot noses. • It’s a Wrap: Turn your homemade treats into gourmet gifts.
Stock up on holiday-themed gift bags and boxes, colorful tissue paper, ribbons and tags to transform made-from-the-heart goodies into extra special gifts. For more holiday ideas and inspiration, visit www.wilton.com. FESTIVE PEPPERMINT TWISTS
Dark Cocoa, Light Cocoa, Green or White Candy Melts Candy Peppermint Twisted Sticks Candy Assorted Holiday Sprinkles, including Holiday Nonpareils, Confetti and Jimmies, Red and Green Colored Sugars Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In Disposable Dipping Container or bowl, separately melt Candy Melts candy in microwave following package instructions. Dip peppermint sticks into melted candy; tap stick lightly to smooth surface. Immediately add
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sprinkles. Set on prepared cookie sheet; chill until set, 5 to 10 minutes. CHEERY CEREAL TREE TREATS
Makes about 12 treats 1/4 cup (half stick) butter or margarine 4 cups mini marshmallows Juniper or Leaf Green Icing Color 6 cups crisp rice cereal White Cookie Icing Jumbo Rainbow Nonpareils, Sprinkles or Sugars, as desired Prepare 3D Silicone Tree Mold and silicone spatula or wooden spoon with vegetable pan spray. In large saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. Tint with icing color. Remove from heat and add cereal; mix well. Press into prepared mold. When cool to touch, remove from mold. (If mixture becomes hard to work with, microwave at 50 percent power for 30 to 60 seconds to soften.) Heat Cookie Icing following label directions. Squeeze snow and garlands on CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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RIM HISTORY JUST FOR FUN SUPER CROSSWORD
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V8 ACROSS 1 Beseech 4 Weeding implement 7 White rat, e.g. 13 Puccini’s “___ Butterfly” 19 Cream-filled pastries 21 Kill, as pain 22 Beloved 23 V 25 Holiday Inn alternative 26 Agee of the Miracle Mets 27 Be shown on TV 28 “A Simple Plan” director Sam 30 Vagrant 31 V 36 As a result 39 Singer Brenda 40 Borgnine of the screen 41 “___ hardly believe it!” 42 V 46 Bread baker’s buy 47 Lousy review 48 “That’s more than I needed to know,” briefly 49 “The Stepford Wives” author Levin 50 Tilex target 53 Syllable after “Mao” 54 Quick AOL exchanges 56 Mother Teresa’s city 61 V 67 Thunderpeal 68 Seat of Fayette County, Iowa 69 Truckloads 70 V
75 Almost-new 76 Library array: Abbr. 77 Very long time period 78 Banned thing 79 ___-Mart 81 Geraint’s title 82 Big Mac part 85 Rene of “Tin Cup” 89 V 93 iPad extras 94 Big name in pizza crust 97 Stylist’s goop 98 Major fair 99 V 104 Leisure top 105 Made lighter 106 Maj.’s superior 107 Erupted 111 Angle measure in math 113 V 117 Reluctant 118 It’s often left in a will 119 Study of verse writing 120 Buoyed (up) 121 Pianists’ dexterity exercises 122 Misstep 123 Maui neckwear DOWN 1 Finest 2 Cavern effect 3 Latch (onto) 4 “Start playing the tune!” 5 “___ ed Euridice” (opera) 6 That, in Cuba 7 One being counseled 8 Wary
9 Soap buy 10 Age-verifying cards 11 Impulse conductors 12 Bargain-priced 13 Bushy-tailed rodent 14 Oil well firefighter Red 15 DeLuise of film 16 Coffee type 17 Free-swimming jellyfishes 18 Unbudging 20 In the ___ Morpheus (asleep) 24 Yard tools 29 Stipulations 32 156, to Livy 33 Golda of Israel 34 California’s La ___ Tar Pits 35 Contend 36 Seer’s “gift” 37 Rival of JVC 38 Vodka alternative 43 Response to “Who’s there?” 44 IRS enforcers 45 Meet, as a challenge 46 Urban rec facility 50 Ice cream portions 51 “Step right up!” shouter 52 New ___, Minnesota 53 Blood bank technician 54 “By the Time ___ Phoenix” 55 Fit together, as gears 57 Provo native 58 One of the Jackson 5 59 Bugs, Daffy, or Elmer 60 Sothern of movies 61 Arctic chunk 62 Rolling rock 63 Baseball Hall-of-Famer Tony
64 Adding result 65 Provide with the means 66 Baseball Hall-of-Famer Carlton 67 Wolf Blitzer’s channel 71 K followers 72 Life leader? 73 Sedaka of song 74 Umbilical ___ 79 Basketballer Chamberlain 80 Tel ___, Israel 81 Retailed (for) 82 Be pugilistic 83 Game official 84 Prefix with realism 85 Dilapidated digs 86 Lift from seismic action 87 Driver doing 90, say 88 Dir. from Reno to L.A. 89 Most affectionate 90 Disregards 91 Greasy of football 92 Convene again 94 Bopped on the noggin 95 Syllables of meditation 96 Any “Stayin’ Alive” singer 100 Flat contract 101 Intense 102 “That’s What Love ___” (1991 Amy Grant hit) 103 Stiff ___ lip 108 Cry loudly 109 “___ homo!” 110 Actor Arnaz 112 Bug greatly 114 Beatle buddy Sutcliffe 115 Just a ___ 116 Unlock, to bards
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The arts are a strong part of the Arian aspect, with music becoming more dominant. An important decision looms as a longtime relationship takes an unexpected turn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Surrounding yourself with beautiful things helps restore the Taurean soul. Enjoy an art exhibit, for example. Or redecorate your personal space with something truly splendid. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Some colleagues might try to talk you out of what they insist is a risk, but which you consider an opportunity. As usual, follow your own good sense when making your decision. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A workplace change you might have worried about soon proves to be highly favorable for the clever Crab who is ready to take advantage of new opportunities opening up. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Congratulations. Your Leonine pride is polished to a dazzling new brilliance thanks to your success in winning support for your new project from even the most doubtful of detractors. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An unsettling rumor about a colleague’s apparently regrettable behavior is soon proved groundless, allowing you to enjoy the upcoming end-of-year festivities in a happy mood. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your success in helping to create a harmonious environment out of a chaotic situation earns you the admiration of someone who could become an important new presence in your life. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your Scorpion’s sense of loyalty could find you leading a passionate defense of a loved one you feel is being unfairly treated. The week’s end brings long-awaited family news. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your keen instincts are once more on high alert as you find yourself being pressured to make a quick decision about a certain matter. More facts come to light by week’s end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) An unexpected workplace development could disrupt some family plans. A full explanation, however, averts domestic discord. A financial matter continues to need attention. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Spend time away from distractions to reassess some recent moves that might not have worked out as you had hoped. What you learn could be invaluable for future decision-making. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A recent act of kindness is a reminder of how important your friends are to you. You might want to show your appreciation by hosting a special pre-New Year’s party just for them. BORN THIS WEEK: You always try to do your best, which sometimes causes you to be critical of those who don’t live up to your standards. © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Use the couch 4 Fidel Castro, e.g. 9 Picks out of a lineup, briefly 12 Japanese pond carp 13 Last Greek letter 14 Ultramodernist 15 Officeholder 17 Pitcher’s topper 18 Apiece 19 Merman and Mertz 21 Label founded by Clive Davis 24 Gets a gander at 25 Fellow 26 Pvt.’s superior 28 Takes five 31 Snapshots 33 Finish 35 Willy Wonka’s creator 36 Narrow cuts 38 Sleuth, for short 40 Born 41 ___ moss 43 Fed well, as a Biblical calf 45 Twist in pain 47 Mrs. McKinley 48 Coloration 49 Rainy, perhaps 54 Hostel 55 Surround 56 Sticky stuff 57 Encountered 58 Uses a swizzle stick 59 Rhyming praise
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DOWN 1 Schuss 2 Charged particle 3 Twitch 4 Halley’s et al. 5 Resentment 6 Spelling contest 7 Actress Moorehead 8 Talk on and on 9 Nonstop 10 Transaction 11 Bribes 16 ___ and downs 20 Pay attention 21 Rock band’s gear 22 Bar 23 Just beginning 27 Explosive letters 29 You 30 Coaster 32 Undo a dele 34 Graffiti writer, e.g. 37 Masters, in old India 39 West Pointers 42 Doctrine 44 Scot’s chapeau 45 Caprice 46 Mysterious character 50 Vegas-based crime show 51 Swelled head 52 Agree silently 53 Part of the foot
PREVIOUS CROSSWORDS SUPER CROSSWORD
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TRIVIA TEST BY FIFI RODRIGUEZ 2013 KING FEATURES
1. HISTORY: Who wrote a series of Revolutionary War pamphlets titled “The American Crisis”? 2. MOVIES: Where does the film “Casablanca” take place? 3. MEDICAL: What disease also has been known as the “great pox”? 4. LITERATURE: Which famous Russian novel was published in a serialized format first? 5. SCIENCE: What does an anemometer measure? 6. U.S. STATES: What is Hawaii’s state bird? 7.GAMES: How many pieces does each backgammon player receive at the start?
ALL FLY A RED, WHITE AND BLUE FLAG
8. MYTHOLOGY: What was the name of the whirlpool that swallowed ships whole in “The Odyssey”? 9. BIBLE: What was the name of Moses’ wife? 10. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Gulf of Carpentaria located? Answers 1. Thomas Paine 2. Morocco 3. Syphilis 4. “Anna Karenina” 5. Wind speed and direction 6. The nene, or Hawaiian goose 7. 15 8. Charybdis 9. Zipporah 10. Northern Australia
KING CROSSWORD
RED, WHITE & BLUE FLAG
Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions — forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.
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Cooking up holiday fun FROM PAGE 7
trees; add sprinkles and sugars as desired. Let dry. CHRISTMAS CANDY SWIRL COOKIES
Makes about 2 dozen cookies. 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) Red and Green Sparkle Gel Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray Easy Decorate Swirl Cookie Pan with vegetable pan spray. In small bowl, combine flour and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg and extracts; mix well. Add flour mixture; beat until well blended. Press dough into pan cavities, filling 2/3 full. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown around edges. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn pan over; lightly tap pan to remove cookies. Cool cookies completely. Decorate cooled cookies with Sparkle Gel. Let set, at least 30 minutes. SWEET SNOWMEN COOKIES
White, Red, Green, Black and Orange Candy Melts Candy Peanut butter sandwich cookies Holiday Confetti, Holiday and Snowflake Mix Sprinkles Cinnamon Drops Black Sugar Pearls Silver Pearlized Sugar Melt white Candy Melts candy following package instructions. Place cookies on cooling grid positioned over parchment-lined cookie sheet. Spoon melted candy over top surface of cookie; chill 5 to 10 minutes or until set. Turn cookies over, candy side down, on cooling grid. Completely cover cookies with melted candy; chill 5 to 10 minutes or until set. Repeat, if needed, to completely cover cookie. To decorate snowmen, melt Candy Melts candy following package instructions as needed. Using red, green and white candy in candy or disposable decorating bag, pipe hats, ear muff band and scarves, adding colored sugar trim to candy before it sets. For ball cap, cut a Candy Melt candy wafer in half; attach with melted candy. Attach sprinkles for buttons, ear muffs and decorative accents using dots of melted candy. Using melted black candy and decorating bag, pipe facial features. Using melted orange candy and decorating bag, pipe nose. JOLLY SANTA’S TREAT COOKIES
Makes about 3 dozen cookies 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Red, Green and White Cookie Icing Red and Dark Green Colored Sugars White Sparkling or Pearlized Sugar White Sugar Pearls Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Add flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Do not chill dough. Divide dough into 2 balls. On floured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12 inches diameter and 1/8 inch thick. Dip Cookie Hugger or “Ho-Ho” Word cookie cutters in flour before each use. Bake cookies on ungreased cookie sheet 8 to 11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool cookies completely. Outline and fill-in cooled cookies with Cookie Icing. For “Ho-Ho” cookies, sprinkle with sugars; let set until icing is completely dry. For snowflake cookie, add white Cookie Icing detail to dried cookie; attach Sugar Pearls with dots of icing. Source: Wilton Enterprises