Rim Review December 23, 2015 by Payson Roundup

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Win two tickets on the Grand Canyon Railway. PAGE 2

Travel

Ken Brooks makes some winter travel suggestions. PAGE 3

Movies

Andy McKinney feels ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ falls short of its potential. PAGE 4

Food

Tasty treats for holiday guests. PAGE 5

Hike

Tonto Natural Bridge included in state’s ‘First Day Hike’ program. PAGE 9

Give eagles their space Pages 6-7

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Credit for Kids campaign coming to a close The Credit for Kids dollar-for-dollar tax credit is vital to Payson Schools. You only have until Thursday, Dec. 31 to make your contribution in order to claim the credit on your income tax returns for 2015. Here is how the money helps: • Payson High School athletics pays for 90 percent of its expenses from Credit for Kids to field teams in 13 interscholastic sports. • Fine arts uses Credit for Kids funds to attend competitions, purchase music, and, always, to offer free concerts to their proud hometown. • Payson and Julia Randall Elementary Schools defray or reduce the cost of field trips with their Credit for Kids funding. • Payson Center for Success broadens its students’ horizons with hands-on visits to business, industry and post-secondary colleges and universities. • Career Technical Education students bring home award after award from competitions in their Career Tech Student Organizations like FFA, DECA, FBLA, SkillsUSA and C-CAP as they prepare for the “real world.” • Rim Country Middle School uses Character Education to help students mature into contributing, caring adults. Credit for Kids contributions are needed now — $200 for single Arizona taxpayers, $400 for married Arizona taxpayers or any lesser amount will let Payson public schools continue to offer a full array of extracurricular activities that enrich daily education, builds strong bonds with school and makes our community stronger. For a Credit for Kids form call the district office at 928-474-2070 or stop by at 902 W. Main St., Payson.

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WIN TICKETS FOR A RIDE ON THE GRAND CANYON RAILWAY Ponderosa Chapter #64, Order of the Eastern Star is selling raffle tickets for two, round-trip coach class tickets on the Grand Canyon Railway. Tickets are $5 each or six for $25 and only 300 tickets will be sold. The drawing for the tickets will be held at the O.E.S. Stated Meeting Feb. 1, 2016. It is not necessary to be present to win and the tickets are valid until Oct. 31, 2016. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Marjorie Winemiller at 928-468-0790 (Payson) or Kathleen Hemmingsen at 602-615-5331 (Pine and Strawberry). Eastern Star is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping needy children, battered women, veterans and furthering medical research.

AROUND RIM COUNTRY

Elks New Year’s Eve event Tickets are now on sale for the Payson Elks Lodge New Year’s Eve SUPERSTARS! Duets night. Guests will have a choice of prime rib or baked chicken for only $25 per person or $45 for two. This event is open to the public. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 23 — NO EXCEPTIONS. Get tickets at the Lodge or call 928474-2572 for details. Holiday music The final holiday music program at the Payson Public Library is with Jim West and Kathleen Kelly. The duo performs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 24. The library is located at 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson. All-aboard for ‘The Polar Express’ The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 N. Randall Place in Pine, is inviting area youngsters, both residents and visitors, to come see “The Polar Express” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23.

More movies at the libraries Movie Madness at Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine continues with “Minions” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30. Payson Public Library plans movies at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23; Tuesday, Dec. 29; and Wednesday, Dec. 30. The movie Dec. 23 is “The Miracle on 34th Street,” one of the classic Christmas movies; the Dec. 29 movie is “Home” which is an animated feature; and on Dec. 30, the library is showing “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” based on a true story. Build a Snowman The Payson Public Library will have a “Build a Snowman at the Library” program at 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28. Register now at the circulation desk. The program is for those 3 and older. Call 928-474-9260 for more information. Read a book, draw a picture The Payson Public Library is inviting its young patrons to read a book and then draw a picture based

It’s eagle breeding season, so the state is offering suggestions to keep the few breeding pairs safe. See inside.

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LFOP book sale During December the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore will continue to feature a collection of Christmas items at two for the price of one, while supplies last. Bookstore gift certificates are only $3 and make the perfect gifts for those hard to shop for people. They are great stocking stuffers, as well. The bookstore will also be offering all standard size paperback books and videos at the amazing value of 10 for $1 throughout December. Bookstore stock is constantly changing, so stop by often. The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. For more information visit the Library Friends of Payson website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org.

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WINTER TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS If you are already tired of winter weather, you might think about taking a break for a stay somewhere along the Southern California Pacific Coast or perhaps a short cruise along the coast. Princess Cruises have scheduled their very modern Crown Princess to depart Los Angeles Harbor Jan. 29 for a three-day cruise heading south to Ensenada. If you have never taken a cruise this might be a good test to see if a longer cruise is for you. An ocean view room is priced at $478 for the first guest and $239 for the second guest sharing the same room. The ship is ultra modern and offers all the amenities you would require. Princess food is very good in the main dining rooms and you will enjoy the entire experience as well as the entertainment and services. Princess Cruises also offer four-, five- and seven-night cruises along the West Coast from Los Angeles. Check them out on the Internet or call your travel agent for more information. KEN BROOKS Another interesting choice would be enjoying a week’s cruise from New Orleans up the Mississippi River to stop at Baton Rouge, St. Francisville and Natchez returning to New Orleans. The Feb. 21 trip features Big Band Swing and May 8 is themed Antebellum South. On Feb. 21 fares for an inside cabin begin at $2,149. The line also has available a three-night stay in New Orleans before or after your cruise. The boat is a paddlewheeler called the American Queen and holds some 400 passengers. The food is Americana as is the entertainment. San Diego is a favorite city for Arizonans to enjoy warmer weather and the ocean. It’s a great city with friendly people and much to do. Palm Springs is not that far away and offers fine accommodations, dining and entertainment. Hotel and motel prices vary widely depending on the quality you desire and budget. Three or four nights here can be relaxing and interesting. I would be remiss if I didn’t suggest Hawaii. Maui is always a good choice with much to do and experience. The aloha spirit is everywhere. Rent a car for a drive up to the summit of Haleakala or spend a day or two in the lush gardens and farms of upcountry Maui. A few days enjoying the warm sands of the inviting beaches are also a good idea. If you play golf, this is your place with some of the best courses in the world. You’ll never be bored here. It offers something for everyone. How about traveling to French Polynesia and the islands of Tahiti? You can choose from a selection of very fine hotels on the islands of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. Or take a week’s cruise on the deluxe Paul Gauguin, which will cruise you to the most interesting islands in French Polynesia. This trip includes gourmet food, fine entertainment and service and some of the most beautiful islands in the world. You can get to Papette, Tahiti by air from Los Angeles. It’s an eight-hour flight. Often, the cruise line

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A cruise to the Greek islands might include a visit to the exquisite Thassos. Do some Web surfing for images of the place and it will take your breath away.

will offer free air from Los Angeles on some departures. Adventurist travelers find a cruise among the Galapagos Islands interesting. One company, Silversea Expeditions, has launched its Silver Galapagos. You fly into Quito, Ecuador in South America where you spend two nights at the Quito JW Marriott hotel, then fly about 600 miles west to your ship located in the Galapagos Islands where you will enjoy a week’s cruise through this most interesting set of islands with wildlife everywhere. Naturalist guides are there to assist in finding the animals and sea life. Florida is always popular during the winter months. Orlando features the fun parks of Disneyworld and Universal and there are fine beaches south all the way down to Key West. The weather is usually warm, the beaches are almost perfect and the hotels and resorts are hard to beat. Caribbean cruising from either Ft. Lauderdale or Miami is very popular year-round. Premium cruise lines include Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. These three companies will give you great value, fine accommodations, food, entertainment and service. Favorite islands include San Juan, Puerto

Rico, St. Thomas for shopping, Barbados, Aruba and Grenada plus others. I would suggest booking an Eastern Caribbean itinerary. I find it more interesting than that of the Western Caribbean. Most cruise ships today are very large and ride the ocean well. You might wish to plan a night or two in a Florida hotel before boarding the ship. You can book some interesting sightseeing tours from the hotel. If you are thinking Europe, consider the coastal areas of Portugal, Spain or the French Riviera. The weather should be warmest along these coasts as well as on some select islands your travel agent can suggest. South America offers some comfortable and interesting areas during our winter months. Some years ago we booked an 18-day Amazon River cruise from Miami. We stopped at several islands en route and then entered the Amazon River for several days cruising up and down the river 1,000 miles in each direction. It was hot, humid and extremely fascinating. If you are into adventure, try this area. Rio de Janeiro is also a tourist paradise all year, with wonderful beaches and grand

hotels and resorts. There is great sightseeing and plenty of excitement — something for everyone. European River cruising has gained great popularity with American travelers, but because of weather, I would suggest you book one of these between May and October. A cruise around the Greek islands is also a good choice during winter. A fine selection of cruise ships provides interesting itineraries. Again, your travel agent can assist you with ideas and cruise lines. Our winter months are a great time for an African safari. These are very rewarding to many travelers. Be sure to book a reliable tour company that includes the best hotels and safari camps. New Zealand and Australia are experiencing summer during our winter months. Both destinations are most interesting and rewarding with friendly people and good accommodations. You might even be interested in renting an automobile in both countries and tour yourself. The ultimate vacation would be booking an around the world cruise lasting about 118 days covering some 25 ports of call. Oh well, some day maybe!

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AT THE MOVIES

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA

Movie falls short of potential This tale of sea fairing heroism Ocean. The physical transformamight have a comparison to “Moby tion of the men from robust sailors Dick” but it actually follows the to living skeletons is amazing and true story from a book by the same striking. name by Nathaniel Philbrick. But the two stories, each comIn our story, Herman Melville pelling in its own way, do not mesh interviews a survivor of the whal- well together to make a seaming ship Essex disaster with the less whole. The people are not tale related as a remembrance. developed enough for us to bond As story telling we like it a lot. As with them, except perhaps for a movie we like it someHemsworth as the first mate. what less. Other good things The film doesn’t in the film include an quite find its own focus, expertly done sequence so what do we in the of excitement and dandark seats do to find our focus? The photo-friendger in a storm at sea in a wooden ship drivly Chris Hemsworth plays the central charen by sails. I’d even say that this sequence sets a acter, an ambitious and Andy McKinney new mark for that sort of skilled seaman of hum- Reviewer thing, good for director ble origins. He signs on Ron Howard. as first mate on the whalThe monster part of the movie ing ship Essex under pressure and promises of a better future. So we also works well. The giant sperm have him and his personal story whale seems to have a particular and his friction with his less-able, cunning and of course a fantastic but better-born captain. Enough store of raw power. Against such a foe the men seem, and indeed for a good movie there. But then we have the heroic are, helpless, for all their courage story of survival, which eats up a and craft. Ron Howard, who made “Night big chunk of the movie. The makers do very well there. The surviv- Shift” in 1982 and has made many ing crewmen are adrift for about other memorable movies, shows three months in the vast Pacific his famous care and meticulous

attention to detail. He directed such different movies as “A Beautiful Mind,” “Backdraft” and “The Da Vinci Code.” We know his worth. It seems like the three writers had different ideas about what the heart of “In the Heart of the Sea” should be. Charles Leavitt wrote the screenplay, and he along with husband and wife team of Rich Jaffa and Amanda Silver worked together on the story. Jaffa and Silver also penned the two most recent “Planet of the Apes” films. The three of them together had the original book by Philbrick as their inspiration. The fine and expert cast had little to do but wear period costumes and either run around in dire danger or to suffer starvation and dehydration in a small boat. Not much acting or very much dialog for a lot of the film. The actors have the ability to do a lot more, if only asked. Besides Hemsworth, who exemplified the character and courage that we expect in a seaman who will guide the tiny world of a whaling ship for two or three years away from home. Cillian Murphy had little to do as a ship’s officer. Ben Whishaw (as Melville) and wonderful charac-

JUNIPER VISTA JOURNAL

Why ‘Sound of Music’ is so special over the mountains and meadows and So, how many times have you seen “The finally moving into the close up of Julie Sound of Music”? Personally I lost count a Andrews. long time ago and no longer watch it when Talk about gasp-worthy. it is on television. The music was so wonderful. All the Still, I have fond memories of the movie. scenes so colorful. Memories that still make the film special. I think my sisters and I memorized all I think it was the first movie I saw in the lyrics not long after we returned home. a theater. Up until then if my family went My family acquired the soundtrack album to the movies, we went to the drive-in. through one of those record-of-the-month Remember, this was in the mid-1960s and Teresa McQuerrey operations. drive-ins were still common. Somewhere in there I learned the movie My sisters and I would be shoveled into Rim Review editor was based on a play, which was based the back of the station wagon — the backseat was put down and spread with quilts so if need on the book of the real Trapp Family Singers. I be we could stretch out and go to sleep — I think managed to get my hands on it — maybe through my father, who never had much patience, probably the Scholastic Book sales that made their way into schools back in those days. Not quite a book-of-thehoped we would. I don’t remember us having pillows, nothing to month club, but close and one that fueled my obsesprop up against to watch the movies. And God help sion with having books. us if we needed to go to the bathroom ... my father Anyway, I think I read that book so many times — no patience ... it started falling apart. It was a wonderful story and And it was no multiplex theater either — it was a the part on which the movie/play was based was just monstrosity to my then 9-year-old mind. Cavernous, a small portion of it. with all kinds of decorative architecture and heavy The Trapp family had a long and interesting life velvet drapes framing the massive screen. after escaping the Nazis over those mountains at the It was all gasp-worthy. end of the movie. The thing is, I don’t remember if it was a theater If you haven’t read the book, I really recommend in Albuquerque or Phoenix. I just remember it was a tracking down a copy of it and giving it a go before big deal trip to go see it. Sawmill Theatres brings “The Sound of Music” to And then there was that opening scene soaring town as part of its Classics Series next Saturday.

ter actor Brendan Gleeson (the tale telling survivor) had the best opportunity to act and they did a predictably remarkable job. This $100 million Warner Brothers film took in a little over $50 million worldwide on the three-day opening weekend. It may break even eventually, but it opened behind “Mockingjay Part 2,” which held the top spot for the fourth week in a row. It runs for two hours and one minute. The PG-13 rated film can muster only a slightly above average three and a half saw blades.

youthful cast of robbers escape in spectacular ways while a dedicated FBI man tries to track them down. The expressive Ray Winstone plays the FBI man. PG-13.

OPENING AT THE SAWMILL ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Relive the wonderful mountainscapes and revive your heart by hearing again “The Sound of Music.” The Sawmill brings back this classic in a special one-time showing at 9:30 a.m. at a special $5 price.

DADDY’S HOME

A family rivalry between the stepdad and the bio-dad make for problems in a modern family. Mark Walberg and Will Ferrell star as the competitive fathers. PG-13. COMING JAN. 2, 2016 THE SOUND OF MUSIC

POINT BREAK

This is more of a re-imagining of the famous 1991 classic of the same name than a re-make. A

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Sawmill Theatres will close early on Christmas Eve. We will be canceling our final show of all movies plus the 5:20 Chipmunks movie.

STARTS FRIDAY

A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists.

PG13 • No Passes • 1:15, 4:15, 7:15

STARTS FRIDAY

A mild-mannered radio executive strives to become the best stepdad to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.

PG13 • No Passes • 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30

The Star Wars saga continues with this seventh entry — the start of a new trilogy.

PG13 • No Passes • 1:00, 4:15, 7:30 (All Times in 2D & 3D) The Chipmunks try to stop Dave from proposing.

PG • No Passes • 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler as sisters who spend one last rowdy weekend in the home where they grew up.

R • No Passes • 1:30, 4:30, 7:30

LEAVING THURSDAY

PG13 • No Passes • 1:00, 4:00, 7:00

PG13 • No Passes • 1:00, 4:15, 7:30

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IN THE KITCHEN

TASTY TREATS FOR HOLIDAY GUESTS Hosting family and friends is one of the joys of the holiday season. For many families, holiday gatherings are the one time of year when all family members get together to enjoy time as a family. Holiday hosts not only have a lot on their plates, but they also want to ensure their guests end up with lots on their plates. Food plays a central role at holiday parties and dinners, and hosts who want to try their hand at creating a decadent treat their guests have likely never tasted before, can consider the following recipe for “Aint Luverta’s Dr. Pepper Cake,” courtesy of Patty Pinner’s “Sweets: Soul Food Desserts & Memories” (Ten Speed Press).

AINT LUVERTA’S DR. PEPPER CAKE Makes one 9-by-13-inch cake CAKE

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1-1⁄2 cups miniature marshmallows 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup Dr. Pepper 2 eggs 1-1⁄2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DR. PEPPER FROSTING

1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 6 tablespoons Dr. Pepper 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1-pound box confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease, but do not flour, a 9-by-13-inch pan. Set it aside. To make the cake, in a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Gradually stir in the sugar. Set aside. In a saucepan, heat the butter, marshmallows, cocoa, and Dr. Pepper. Stir constantly until the butter and the marshmallows are melted. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the flour mixture. Beat well. Set side. In another bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix well. Beat the egg mixture into the flour mixture until well blended and the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the center of cake springs back when lightly touched. Let the cake cool on a rack for 10 minutes. To make the frosting, in a saucepan, combine the butter, Dr. Pepper and cocoa powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat. Gradually stir in the confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is smooth, then fold in the vanilla extract and pecans. Spread over the warm cake. TREAT HOLIDAY GUESTS WITH THIS CHOCOLATE CONFECTION

No holiday celebration is complete without dessert. The holiday season is one time of year when no one seems too worried about indulging in dessert or having an extra cookie. Many families have their own traditions when it comes to holiday fare, but those who want to wow their guests with something new this holiday season can try the following recipe for “Chocolate-Dipped Sesame Tuiles” courtesy of Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage’s “Chocolate Obsession” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang). Inspired by the classic French tuile cookies, these delectable treats are sure to draw a crowd to your holiday dessert table this season.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SESAME TUILES Makes about 48 cookies 1⁄2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, preferably unhulled

Aint Luverta’s Dr. Pepper Cake

1⁄3 cup granulated cane sugar 1⁄3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1⁄8 tablespoon kosher salt 2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature 3 tablespoons unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, very soft 8 ounces tempered 70 percent chocolate for coating cookies Flavorless vegetable oil for the pans TO BAKE THE COOKIES:

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the bottoms of four 12-by-18-inch sheet pans with parchment paper. Lightly coat the paper with flavorless vegetable oil. Put a rolling pin on a work surface. If you have two rolling pins, ready both. Combine the sesame seeds, flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk by hand until combined. Mix — don’t beat — the egg whites into the sesame seed mixture with a rubber spatula. Stir in the butter with the spatula until no streaks of butter remain. Measure 2 level teaspoons batter onto a prepared sheet pan. Using a small offset spatula, spread it into a round about 3-1⁄2 inches in diameter. Repeat with the remaining batter, putting 8 rounds on each pan and leaving 1-1⁄2 inches between the rounds. Bake the trays, one at a time, until the cookies are a uniform golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and, while the cookies are still warm, run the offset spatula under each cookie and place it upside down on the rolling pin so that it curls around the pin. (You should be able to do 5 cookies on a rolling pin, so by the time the sixth cookie is about to be draped over the pin, a few should be ready to be moved. Ideally, though, you will have two rolling pins.) If some of the cookies are not a uniform color, or if some cool too much and are no longer pliable, return them to the oven for another minute until evenly golden brown and again pliable. Leave the cookies on the rolling pin until they cool

Chocolate-Dipped Sesame Tuiles

completely and have become brittle, a matter of seconds. Carefully lift them off and store them in an airtight container at room temperature until you are ready to dip them. They will keep well for up to 3 days. DIP THE COOKIES IN CHOCOLATE:

You can store the cookies and dip them on a day when you have tempered chocolate for another use. Or you can temper chocolate specifically to finish the cookies. Use a tempering machine to temper the chocolate. Dip the convex (smooth) side of each cookie into the chocolate and then smooth the chocolate with a small offset spatula. Place on a work surface, chocolate side up, and let sit until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in a cool place, not in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to one week.

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Avoid eagle breeding areas Recreationists, pilots and drone operators asked to avoid bald eagle nest areas during breeding season Each year as part of its highly successful program to manage and conserve bald eagles in the state, the Arizona Game and Fish Department asks outdoor recreationists, aircraft pilots, drone operators and motorized paragliders to help this magnificent bird in Arizona. These groups are asked to honor the closure of 23 areas across the state that are important bald eagle breeding sites. Various land and wildlife management agencies close the breeding areas during the birds’ breeding season to protect the state’s 59 breeding pairs of bald eagles. Some of the closure areas are located near popular recreation sites. “Cooperation from outdoor recreationists has been a major reason that the bald eagle population continues to grow, and now we’re working to create more awareness among aircraft pilots, drone operators and motorized paragliders. Pilots should maintain the FAA-recommended 2,000-foot above ground level advisory when flying over bald eagle habitat, and drones and paragliders are asked to avoid the areas completely,” says Kenneth Jacobson, head of the Arizona Game and Fish Department Bald Eagle Management Program. Bald eagles are sensitive to even short durations of low-flying aircraft activity near their nests and just a few minutes of disturbance can lead to a nesting failure. In December, Arizona bald eagles begin rebuilding nests in preparation for laying eggs. The birds nest, forage and roost at the rivers and lakes that have become some of Arizona’s most popular recreation spots, and this time of year can be challenging for the birds. Game and Fish’s bald eagle management efforts are supported by the Heritage Fund, an initiative passed more than 20 years ago to provide for wildlife education and conservation through Arizona lottery ticket sales.

The bald eagles that frequent the big lake at Green Valley Park also put on a spectacular show for Rim Country residents and visitors lucky enough to be present during one of their visits.

AIRSPACE ADVISORY STATEWIDE

Statewide — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a 2,000-foot above ground level (AGL) advisory along the Salt and Verde river drainages. When traveling in these drainages or near riparian habitat statewide, aircraft should maintain a minimum of 2,000-foot AGL to ensure compliance with state and federal law. SEASONAL CLOSURES VERDE RIVER

A closure for the Verde River below Sycamore Canyon Wilderness is not planned this year unless the eagle pair resumes nesting. Contact Coconino National Forest, Sedona Ranger District

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for updates, 928-282-4119. • Verde River near Chasm Creek is closed to foot and vehicle entry from Dec. 1 to June 15. Floating through is allowed. Contact Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District, 928-567-4121. • Verde River near Cold Water Creek,

allows watercraft to float through but no stopping on the river or landing is allowed Dec. 1 to June 30. Contact Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District, 928-5674121. • Verde River upstream of the East Verde confluence is closed to vehicle and

foot entry from Dec. 1 to June 30. Floating through is allowed, but no stopping in the river or landing is permitted. Contact Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District, 480-595-3300. • Verde River near Mule Shoe Bend, allows watercraft to float through but no stopping in the river or landing is allowed from Dec. 1 to June 30. Contact Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District, 480-595-3300. • Verde River below Horseshoe Dam is closed to vehicle or foot entry on the southwest side of the river from Dec. 1 to June 30. Floating through is allowed, but no stopping in the river or landing on the southwest side of the river is allowed. Contact Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District, 480-595-3300. • Verde River below Bartlett Dam is closed to foot or vehicle entry from Dec. 1 to June 30. Floating through is allowed, but no stopping in the river or landing is permitted. Contact Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District, 480-595-3300. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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• Verde River at the Needle Rock Recreation area is closed to foot and vehicle entry on the east side of the river from Dec. 1 to June 30. Floating through is allowed, but no stopping in the river or landing on east side of river is allowed. A small area on the west side may also be closed depending on nesting locations. Contact Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District, 480-595-3300. TONTO CREEK

• Tonto Creek from Gisela to 76 Ranch is closed to vehicle, foot entry, and floating through from Dec. 1 to June 30. Contact Tonto National Forest, Tonto Basin Ranger District 928-467-3200. • Tonto Creek inlet to Roosevelt Lake is closed to vehicle and foot entry within 1,000 feet of the nest on land, and to watercraft within 300 feet on water from Dec. 1 to June 30. Contact Tonto National Forest, Tonto Basin Ranger District 928-467-3200. WOODS CANYON LAKE

A portion of the lake may be closed to watercraft and a portion of the shoreline is closed to foot entry from April 1 through Aug. 31. Contact the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, Black Mesa Ranger District, 928-535-7300. TIPS FOR VISITING EAGLE AREAS

If you are visiting bald eagle country, an advance call to the local land management agency (U.S. Forest Service district, etc.) or the Arizona Game and Fish Department may help you plan your trip to avoid disturbing bald eagles. By following these simple guidelines, we can all help ensure that our living wildlife legacy will last for generations to come: Enjoy bald eagles from outside the closures, which are marked with signs and/or buoys. Watch from a distance using a spotting scope, binoculars or telephoto camera lens. Anyone approached by a nestwatcher and asked to cease an activity or leave a closed area should comply. A few good places to see bald eagles without disturbing them (during December and January) are at Lake Mary and Mormon Lake near Flagstaff or on the Verde Canyon Train in Clarkdale. Bald eagles protecting an active nest will let you know if you are too close. If a bald eagle is vocalizing and circling the area frantically, you are too close and need to leave the area quickly. Bald eagles incubating eggs or brooding small young should never be off the nest for more than 15 minutes. Pilots should maintain the FAA-recommended 2,000-foot AGL advisory when flying over bald eagle habitat such as along the riparian areas of the Salt and Verde rivers and lakes such as Lake Pleasant, Roosevelt Lake and Alamo Lake. These areas are designated on the Phoenix Sectional Aeronautical Map. Special brochures for pilots regarding this advisory can be obtained by calling the Arizona Department of Transportation or the Arizona Game and Fish Department at 623-236-7506. Help from anglers is especially needed. Fishing line and tackle have killed two nestlings and been found in two-thirds of all bald eagle nests in the state. Every year biologists remove these lethal hazards from nests and/or entangled nestlings. Discard of any fishing line properly in specially-marked recycling containers or at fishing stores. Also, use fresh line that isn’t old and brittle. Use the correct test line for the fish you are trying to catch. Also, do not cut the line when an undesirable fish is caught and return it to the water with the hook and line attached. You can help bald eagle research and recovery efforts by reporting any harassment or shooting of bald eagles. Call the Arizona Game and Fish Operation Game Thief Hotline at 800-352-0700 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Law Enforcement at 480-967-7900. Editor’s note: Remember, we have frequent visits from one or two young bald eagles at Green Valley Park, so stop by from time to time, enjoy the area and see if you can catch a glimpse of our national bird dancing in the skies over the big lake — and there are plenty of other feathered creatures to entertain you if the eagles are absent.

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The Arizona State Parks has included a “First Day Hike” at Tonto Natural Bridge in Payson as part of its collaboration with state parks throughout the country.

Arizona State Parks to hold 18 “First Day Hikes” Jan. 1 Each year the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) announces a national collaboration of all 50 State Park systems across America to sponsor guided “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day. Arizona’s “First Day Hikes” offer individuals and groups an opportunity to begin the new year on a healthy note, so get out those boots and take a hike. There will be 20 different hikes offered at 18 parks Friday, Jan. 1. All of the First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 are included with the day-use entrance fee to each park. In partnership with the National Park Service, Arizona State Parks will kick off the campaign for “Find Your Park” celebrating the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 at the First Day Hikes. Arizona State Parks will offer the 100th visitor of each park’s First Day Hike a “Find Your Park” gift bag containing outdoor swag to use when you visit your state, national and local parks throughout the year. HIKES IN THE NORTHERN REGION TONTO NATURAL BRIDGE (PAYSON)

10 a.m., Guided hike down the Gowan Trail to the observation deck at 10 a.m. Registration is required.

DEAD HORSE RANCH (COTTONWOOD)

Guided walk along the Verde River and lagoons at 9 a.m. RED ROCK (SEDONA)

Guided nature hike with information about the archaeology and geology of the Red Rock area at 10 a.m. SLIDE ROCK (SEDONA)

A moderate hike on the homestead, flora and fauna at Slide Rock State Park at 10 a.m. HOMOLOVI (WINSLOW)

Join a park ranger for a petroglyph hike to Diné Point via the Tsu’vö trail at 11 a.m. FOOL HOLLOW LAKE RECREATION AREA (SHOW LOW)

Cindi Hall, local photographer and wildlife enthusiast, will lead a hike along the lake at 10 a.m. LYMAN LAKE (ST. JOHNS)

Petroglyph scavenger hike/hunt on the Petroglyph Trail. This will be an all-day event. ALL HIKES: Wear warm clothes in layers, bring one liter of water, hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes, walking stick, binoculars and a camera for your hike! There are always good photo opportunities on these hikes. Also be sure to check with the park for details about the hike before you leave

to be sure there are no changes to the hike for that day due to the weather. Some hikes require reservations and some don’t allow dogs. Children younger than 6 years old may need to be carried throughout the hike so plan to hike with backpacks. A full listing of hike locations, difficulty and length, terrain and tips regarding proper clothing can be found on the Arizona State Parks website at AZStateParks.com/fdh. Keep checking the site for updates.

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RIM HISTORY JUST FOR FUN SALOME’S STARS

SUPER CROSSWORD

TA-DA! ACROSS 1 Laughing sound 5 Friends, in French 9 Black Sea port 15 Tick away 19 Univ. VIP 20 Not yet finalized, in law 21 Dorm-mate, e.g. 22 Yam, for one 23 Pulling a plug while at work? 26 Airport for Air France 27 “Old MacDonald” sequence 28 Part of NYC 29 Avoid booze 31 Rough amt. 32 Cat covering 34 Water balloon battles? 38 ___ boredom (endure extreme tedium) 40 Frazier’s longtime foe 42 Waikiki neckwear 43 “That’s neither here ___ there” 44 Unaffected by killjoys? 49 Strips (off) 53 Vehicles like Santa’s 54 Rowing tool 56 Jai ___ (fronton sport) 57 Put in words 59 Avenues: Abbr. 60 Ancient valley where female spouses lived? 65 Brick haulers 66 Part of a full house 68 “If ___ told you once ...” 69 Symphony writer Mahler 70 Bear, in León 71 Decide against divorce?

75 Suffix with hero 76 Entice 78 Letter after sigma 79 Legitimate 80 Electrolysis atoms 81 Basketballer Rodman is a suitor? 85 Mr., in India 86 Houston-to-Chicago dir. 87 TV’s “How ___ Your Mother” 88 Water, in Paris 89 Heavy bases under statues 92 Firma or cotta lead-in 94 Finish doing the dishes prior to going shopping? 101 Hand-talking syst. 103 Scot’s cap 104 Above, to bards 105 Muscat citizen 106 Circus beast after tippling? 112 Maple syrup source 114 Fashionable 115 Singer of the 1969 #1 hit “Dizzy” 116 Conger, e.g. 118 Utter impulsively 120 “___, James!” 121 Twenty cents in change? 127 Straight ___ arrow 128 Barcelona’s country, to its natives 129 Smell ___ (be leery) 130 Dialogue bit 131 Pad for a bird 132 Gold-medal gymnast Mary Lou 133 Light hits 134 Playwright William DOWN 1 “Veep” airer

2 More than forgetfulness 3 Huge seller 4 Nagging pain 5 Pear type 6 “O Sole ___” 7 13-digit publishing ID 8 Entrée go-with 9 “... boy ___ girl?” 10 “___ amuse you?” 11 Just about forever 12 Singer Kate 13 Vigorous strength 14 Rhodes’ sea 15 Scans for errors 16 Crucial artery 17 Sunny? 18 Elegance 24 Paris’ ___ Tower 25 He defeated Mondale to become pres. 30 Like a rain forest’s climate: Abbr. 31 Byrnes who was “Kookie” 33 New Jersey river 35 Letters after kays 36 Bottom-line 37 American spy org. 39 Windows or Linux, briefly 41 Goes by foot 45 Answer 46 Same: Prefix 47 “___ did not!” 48 Final Hebrew letter 50 Great joy 51 Jack of fitness 52 Kitchen strainers 55 Kingly state 57 “I goofed ... big whoop!” 58 Prettifier 61 Mil. rank

62 Movie format 63 Dress up in 64 Prefix with mount 65 “Not so fast!” 67 Q followers 71 Half of MIV 72 Laughing sound 73 Hunger for 74 Ones getting wages 77 Snaring 80 As a recap 82 He’s no gentleman 83 ___ Lady 84 Beach lotion abbr. 90 Observed 91 Hullabaloo 93 Pale-looking 95 Since Jan. 1 96 Taproom 97 Ostrich’s kin 98 Persian Gulf country 99 Linking up 100 Pound sound 102 Pantry 106 Joel Coen’s brother 107 Unfettered 108 Thompson and Watson 109 Cacophony 110 Entice 111 Beatty of film 113 Aids in crime 117 Old Italian money 119 Aptly named citrus fruit 122 Have a bite 123 “That’s ___” (“Ixnay”) 124 East Indian flatbread 125 Hiking aid 126 By birth

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although taking advice isn’t always easy for the headstrong Sheep, you might want to consider what someone you respect says about an upcoming decision. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new offer is tempting, but don’t be bullied into a quick decision. Rely on your keen Bovine business sense to alert you to anything that might be questionable. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini Twin nature rallies to help you deal with this week’s hectic schedules, both in your personal and professional lives. One caution: Watch your diet. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid rushing to make up for time lost on a stalled workplace operation. Best to set up a schedule and pace yourself. Welcome the help of colleagues. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Despite those glittering holiday distractions you love so well, be sure to keep your feline senses set on high to alert you to anything that might require fast action. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Making an effort to restore fraying relationships proves to be more successful than you dared hope. The holidays also bring new friends into your life. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Private and professional matters compete for your attention. Be honest in your assessment of which should get more of it, and for how long. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A seemingly endless list of must-do tasks is best handled by tackling them one by one, and taking energy-restoring timeouts between each job. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A vexing relationship seems destined to deteriorate no matter what each side tries to do. A third party’s advice just might prove helpful. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Reach out to ease any tensions caused by home or workplace pressures before they threaten the relationship-building progress you’ve made. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You often go out of your way to show kindness to others. So, don’t be surprised if other people want to do something nice for you this week. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) People in your life respect your Piscean wisdom, so don’t hesitate to speak up about a matter that you feel isn’t being handled quite the way it should be. BORN THIS WEEK: Your personal warmth helps you make friendships, and your sense of fair play helps you keep them. © 2015 King Features Synd. Inc.

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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Lustrous black 4 Corned beef concoction 8 Into the sunset 12 Unoriginal one 13 La Scala showstopper 14 Related 15 Vitamin B-1 deficiency 17 Kindly bloke 18 Submit 19 Pi follower 21 Schedule abbr. 22 Moulin Rouge dance 26 Book of maps 29 Yank 30 Discoverer’s cry 31 Seethe 32 Historic boy king 33 “Big Brother” host Julie 34 Census datum 35 Census datum 36 Ad for an upcoming broadcast 37 Chocolatey treat 39 401(k) alternative 40 Pompous sort 41 Halo 45 Opposite of 8-Across 48 Samoan port city 50 United nations 51 Stench 52 Under the weather 53 “Little Women” woman 54 Preschoolers 55 Caustic solution

DOWN 1 Pokes 2 Duel tool 3 Gull’s cousin 4 Customs 5 Gladiators’ venue 6 Knightly address 7 Tonsorial task 8 Cart 9 ___ out a living 10 Sermon subject 11 Stick with a kick 16 Perfect 20 Crone 23 Silver salmon 24 Throat-clearing sound 25 Taboo act 26 Common rhyme scheme 27 Takeout order 28 Property claim 29 Monkey suit 32 Sawbuck 33 Muscle woe 35 “Help!” 36 Rap sheet data 38 Sheetload of cookies 39 Gold mold 42 $50, in “Monopoly” 43 Unattractive 44 Unrivaled 45 Recede 46 Hearty brew 47 Toper 49 Big fuss

WEEKLY SUDOKU BY LINDA THISTLE

PREVIOUS CROSSWORDS SUPER CROSSWORD

MAGIC MAZE UNIONIZED

TRIVIA TEST 1. TELEVISION: What is “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek’s country of birth? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of bacteria called? 3. SCIENCE: What is converted into alcohol during brewing? 4. PSYCHOLOGY: What is it called when someone has a phobia about touching money? 5. MUSIC: How many members are in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir? 6. MYTHOLOGY: What was the domain of the Roman goddess Trivia? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was Canada’s first

national animal? 8. LANGUAGE: What does it mean to be flagitious? 9. ENTERTAINERS: What age did comedian Jack Benny always claim to be? 10. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the island of Alcatraz located? Answers 1. Canada 2. A culture or colony 3. Sugar 4. Chrematophobia 5. 360 6. Sorcery and witchcraft 7. The beaver 8. Wicked 9. 39 10. San Francisco Bay

SUDOKU ANSWER

KING CROSSWORD

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

UNIONIZED

2015 KING FEATURES

ANSWERS

BY FIFI RODRIGUEZ

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