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Winter storm shuts down Rim Country by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Photos by DJ Craig

Thursday morning the snowplows were not quite keeping up with the snowfall, but the traffic was making most area roads easy to navigate. By Friday morning however, most residents awoke to find their vehicles buried under an additional foot of snow. Plows were working to clear the main arteries, but most side streets were impassable without high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles.

A major winter storm this week dumped a total of 12 to 15 inches of snow on Payson, shutting down schools and government offices.

The National Weather Service reported 30 inches at the Flagstaff airport and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Payson weighed in with 8-10 inches overnight Thursday and in Tonto Village, an additional 7.5 inches Thursday night brought the total to 22 inches.

ADOT, during different times, closed portions of Interstates 17 and 40 into Flagstaff and the roadway from Globe to Show Low was closed Friday morning due to snow. As of Friday morning, all statewide highways were open. Check az511.gov for the latest conditions.

Many U.S. Forest Service roads remain closed throughout northern and central Arizona.

Gila County government and court offices closed early on Thursday and remained closed on Friday, including the Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District. Around Rim Country, many businesses were closed Friday, including APS. On and off during the three-day storm, various stream crossings were closed, including that leading into East Verde Estates and the Tonto Basin crossings.

See Expect brief respite, page 10A

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Chaparral Pines gets P&Z nod for fence by

Alexis Bechman

the proposal and recommended the abandonment because a utility easement will remain in place so crews can pull out the fence if needed to access utilities.

Ward said the town has no use for the four easements and there is no foreseeable need to widen the road because traffic volumes are low and the road can handle up to 5,000 cars an hour. The last traffic study found around 81 cars use the road per hour.

Despite this, several residents are adamantly opposed to the fence.

During another packed Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission meeting Monday, roughly threequarters of the audience was in favor of the fence, while a handful spoke out against it. Many more residents wrote town staff emails expressing why they don’t want to see the fence built.

Many said they worry it will ruin the view, impact their property values and cause more damage because the fence will trap the elk.

While the HOA wants to build a complete fence around the community, several homeowners, mostly those along the north end of the subdivision, will not grant the HOA easements to build a fence behind their property.

Because the fence will be incomplete, residents worry the

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Brent McArthur, chief executive officer of American Leadership Academy, spoke to a group of business owner and residents about plans to bring the K-8 ALA charter school to Payson.

Charter school makes pitch to Chamber group by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

In August, Rim Country will have another education option for parents — the charter school American Leadership Academy.

This has raised hackles among some and excited most others.

ALA had a chance to introduce itself to Rim Country business owners when the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted Brent McArthur, chief executive officer of American Leadership Academy at its luncheon on Jan. 5.

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Weekend: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance for rain/snow Saturday evening; 40% rain/ snow Sunday. Details, 9A

McArthur brought other ALA staff and shared the stage with Chelsey Griess, chief academic officer, and Cristina Schubert, director of ALA-Ironwood K-6, to help him present the history, mission and goals of the charter school. (ALA calls its principals directors).

The welcome to the community has not been all rainbows and sunshine as certain folks have paid for full page ads in the Roundup warning the community of the dangers to Payson

• See Charter, page 5A

After giving it a second look, the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday recommended the town council grant Chaparral Pines an easement to build a fence along the golf course to keep wildlife out.

At Thursday night’s Payson Town Council meeting, the council unanimously approved the easement request by Chaparral Pines.

There was no discussion among the council about the resolution. Several residents spoke in favor of the fence, but no residents against it commented at the meeting.

The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines will pay the town $9,440 for the easement — a dollar a square foot.

The Chaparral Pines homeowners association had initially asked the town for an easement that totaled 28,522 square feet, but after the commission denied that request Dec. 7, they trimmed their request to 9,444 square feet instead.

So, instead of buying seven strips of land from the town to build the fence along Chaparral Pines Drive, they asked for four easement strips, putting the rest of the fence on HOA-owned land.

Payson Town Engineer Curtis Ward said town staff had reviewed

• See P&Z, town, page 5A

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Chaparral Pines is not the only developed area in Payson facing elk issues on a regular basis. This big guy was in a backyard on Forest just north of McLane. No other residents have pressed the town for help in building elk fences though.

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Lacking a clear economic direction, the Town of Payson is trying to find its way.

While Cottonwood has a bustling Main Street with wineries and restaurants and Sedona has a street dedicated to tourism activities and shops, Payson is the place tourist drive through, stopping usually just for a bite to eat at one of the many fast food establishments.

Last year, the town started building a five-year economic development plan and on Wednesday received an update on where it stands.

Judie Scalise, principal at ESI Corp., is leading the project. During interviews with staff, officials and business leaders, she heard repeatedly that Payson wants what Cottonwood has cultivated — a clear identity and gathering area.

Scalise said if Payson wants that, the community needs to rally around a clear vision and plan.

She suggested the town focus on Main Street, a natural destination with several plans already in place.

She said she drove “Historic Main Street” upon first visiting Payson, but once she reached Green Valley Park, wondered if she had missed it. Where were the shops, the restaurants, housing, a central walking or gathering area?

She pointed to the American Gulch Plan, which envisions creating a 200-foot-wide channel running from Sawmill Crossing to Green Valley Park with retail, office, condominium development, pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths alongside the channel.

“It could become something magical,” she said of Main Street. “It could be a draw, a magnet.”

But many have tried to spur a Main Street improvement movement only to see it go nowhere. In 2008, the town paid a consultant to work on a Main Street renovation project.

While it delivered concrete ideas to turn the street into a destination, both it and the American Gulch plans were shelved.

Mayor Kenny Evans said the town is focusing on becoming a destination for “life-long learning.” He said the university site on State Route 260 could be the gathering site in town for commerce.

Scalise said while the university project is

Payson SWOT analysis summary Strengths • Natural environment, outdoor recreation • Small-town feel • Proximity to Phoenix • C.C. Cragin pipeline • Trail system • Annual events • Industrial Development Authority has ability to issue bonds for financing Weaknesses • Limited employment opportunities • Lack of a skilled workforce • Exodus of youth for higher education and job opportunities • Lack of unified vision and economic vibrancy on Main Street • Housing is expensive and lacks diversity • No real downtown • Main Street is not walkable • Business community is not working together Opportunities • Create a pedestrian friendly downtown with a mix of retail and restaurants • Develop a trail along the American promising; the town should not wait to start economic improvement work.

She questioned why the town is trying to create something somewhere else when it already has a Main Street.

Evans said it would be difficult to make Main Street a destination because it is 1.38 miles long. Scalise asked if it would be more doable to focus on a section of Main Street, like the area around the Oxbow Saloon.

Some in the audience agreed that could work.

Scalise suggested the town focus on three economic centers: the industrial area at the airport to bring in small manufacturing, Main Street and the university or innovation center.

The backbone of Scalise’s presentation was a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities) analysis of the area.

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These things are deterrents for new residents and keeping the younger generation around.

She said the tourists don’t even stay. They drive through Payson because there is little to do.

“But you have so much potential,” she said.

Scalise and Bobby Davis, Payson’s economic director, said they want to build a five-year plan that the town can implement and that does not sit on the shelf.

With the SWOT analysis complete, Scalise said the next step is creating doable projects and then assigning tasks.

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Gosar takes on president and Bill Cosby

• Jan. 9, 1493: Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees three “mermaids” — in reality manatees — and describes the mythical half-female, half-fish creatures as “not half as beautiful as they are painted.”

• Jan. 7, 1785: Jean-Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries travel from England to France in a gas balloon, becoming the first to cross the English Channel by air.

They nearly crashed as their balloon was weighed down by extraneous supplies such as silk-covered oars.

• Jan. 8, 1867: Congress overrides President Andrew Johnson’s veto of a bill granting all adult male citizens of the District of Columbia the right to vote.

It was the first law in American history to grant black men the right to vote.

• Jan. 10, 1946: The first General Assembly of the United Nations convenes in London. Two weeks later it adopted its first resolution, which called for the elimination of weapons of mass destruction.

• Jan. 8, 1997: Mister Rogers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

GUN CONTROL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) recently released the following statement after President Obama announced further details of his executive action on gun control at a White House press conference: “The president’s latest partisan attack on the Second Amendment represents the pinnacle in a legacy of lawlessness. Despite his hollow, self-righteous attempts to intimidate law-abiding Americans, his executive order will only result in further gun crime and death. The president’s gun control proposals would not have stopped any of the major shootings which took place this past year. Gun violence is committed by criminals, yet, the focus of this executive order is on restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens. Elements of the executive order will unjustly strip some Social Security recipients of their Second Amendment rights. Whether it is blind ignorance or intentional deceit, President Obama’s actions will sabotage the safety of countless Americans in order to score political points with the far-left.

“This unconstitutional executive order violates the separation of powers by creating a new law without the consent of Congress and actually attempts to prosecute American citizens under new mandates that have been rejected by Congress.

Republicans and Democrats, along Paul Gosar with the American people, have already blocked the president’s gun control proposals three different times. Now, Congress must act again and fulfill its duty to put a stop to this dangerous precedent of executive overreach. I am proud to be leading the charge as an original cosponsor of legislation that will block any executive actions that violate the Second Amendment or infringe on Congress’ Article I responsibilities.

“As an elected representative, I will never stop fighting to take back the power of the House from an out-of-control executive branch that represents the single greatest threat to American liberty.”

Congressman Gosar has been actively involved in fighting any and all attempts by this administration to undermine our Constitution and infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.

BILL COSBY

Congressman Gosar recently released the following statement after circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter inviting his fellow members of Congress to cosponsor legislation that he will introduce affirming a mechanism for the president to strip Bill Cosby of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and that will impose criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a Presidential Medal of Freedom that has been revoked: “The Presidential Medal of Freedom is not something to be taken lightly and such an honor must come with responsibility and accountability. No doubt, Bill Cosby has made cultural contributions to public life in the United States as both an entertainer and as an advocate for social causes. However, the shocking admissions of Cosby during a 2005 deposition, the harrowing accounts of more than 50 women of Cosby’s sexual assault and drugging as well as Cosby’s arrest for three felony counts of sexual assault make him unfit to retain our nation’s highest civilian honor.

“When approached, President Obama stated there is no mechanism to revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Cosby, making it is necessary to establish a formal removal process in order to protect the integrity of this award. For this reason, I will introduce legislation that ensures there is a mechanism in place to strip Cosby, or anyone else that Congress finds dishonorable, of the Medal of Freedom.

“Furthermore, it is true that there is a presumption of innocence in the American legal system, and rightly so. While our criminal justice system will ultimately determine whether Cosby serves jail time for the 2004 incident, Montgomery County prosecutors made clear in their Affidavit of Probable Cause that Bill Cosby has likely been drugging women for years. Cosby’s own admissions to drugging women for sex place him outside the bounds of whom we should admire in our society. To continue honoring Bill Cosby with this prestigious accolade would be an affront to women nationwide, particularly those who were victims of his horrific acts.”

Congressman Gosar has been working closely with Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment (PAVE), a DC-based nonprofit organization that works to prevent sexual assault and heal survivors, on this effort.

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Planned charter school not a good fit for Payson Editor: We are proud members of this great community of Payson and happy parents of four children who currently attend PES, JRE and PHS. We have lived in Payson for eight years, and between all our children, we have experienced all grade levels (K-12) in the Payson Unified School District. We have had a great experience with all four schools and we will continue to support them.

We are very concerned about our community and students in regards to the charter school opening next year. We believe charter schools can be beneficial in larger communities.

However, from all the research we have conducted, it may not be a good fit for our rural, small town of Payson.

On Dec. 21, 2015 PUSD’s Superintendent Dr. Greg Wyman presented the 2016-2017 school budget and the impact of a budget decrease due to potential loss of enrollment to the charter school. We were astounded at the numbers and the consequences are not going to be pleasant.

For every 100 students that transfer from PUSD to the charter school, PUSD’s budget will decrease by $500,000. There are approximately 1,750 students in K-8. The budget will be affected as follows: 10% loss = 175 students and $875,000 (less in the budget) 20% loss = 350 students and $1,750,000 (less in the budget) 30% loss = 525 students and $2,625,000 (less in the budget) If PUSD loses 500 students, they will have to close a school and an unknown number of jobs will be lost. Also, some parents may decide to “try out” the charter school. However, if they are dissatisfied, there will be limited or possibly no space/facility to return to.

These budget decreases are far more substantial than the associated teachers’ salaries.

For example, the loss of 175 students equates to approximately seven teachers being let go. The salary for those seven teachers, on the high side, is approximately $350,000. The budget decrease is $875,000, so the remaining $525,000 will negatively impact other areas in the district.

The PUSD K-8 system cannot absorb these cuts alone, so Payson High School will be affected as well. Some of the high school programs such as advanced placement courses (college credit courses) and Career and Technical Education programs (vocational classes) could be reduced or eliminated (to name just a couple of examples).

We have an incredible teaching staff and some of them are in jeopardy of not being employed next year in Payson. PUSD’s teachers receive a pension upon retirement, but at the charter school, they will have to start all over with a 401K plan (which can take 20-30 years to accumulate). Most of our teachers will not be able to risk their retirement and therefore moving to the charter school will not be an option.

The budget cuts mentioned above would create a reduction-in-force situation and a number of teachers, at all grade levels, will be without a job and may have to relocate.

Another consideration is our sports teams,

band and afterschool clubs. We do not have enough students in Payson to fully field two (district and charter) middle school football teams, baseball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, band, and all the amazing clubs RCMS has to offer. Charter school students cannot play on a district team and vice versa. There’s a chance our children will not be able to play competitively within our region. If the charter school expands to include 9-12 (which they have plans to do), then our Longhorn teams, band and clubs will suffer the same fate as well.

These are just a few of the consequences we will have to face and our children are going to be the ones who suffer. There is a strong possibility the addition of a charter school will divide our town and create a lose/lose situation. This is not in the best interest of our community as a whole.

We are not opposed to charter schools in general and we believe competition is a good thing.

However, the real question is — can our small community of 2,500 students (K-12) successfully sustain two educational systems without unwelcome consequences?

On Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Julia Randall Elementary library, Dr. Wyman will be addressing parents and other community members. If you have an interest, concern or question regarding this issue here is an opportunity to get resolution.

Mike and Jolynn Schinstock

Setting a good example for children critical Editor: I hesitate posting this, as I do not believe this is the appropriate media for such a debate, however I find myself compelled to comment on a recent post by another reader.

Do you really think your children do not learn and define their moral and ethical beliefs daily based on experiences and in making sense of the things happening around them? Payson Unified School District may not have Ethics 101, however every day, students are faced with situations that strengthen or challenge their beliefs, morals and ethics. Every time a student hears about an easy way to cheat or they have to make a judgment to stand up to someone who is doing something they find questionable is that not a moral defining and shaping moment?

Every time I go into work early to tutor a child or help a student catch up during my lunch I hope I am modeling and demonstrating good work ethic and that helping others whenever you can is a good thing to do. Outside and inside of work I hold myself to a high moral standard because I can influence and model acting as a responsible adult for my students.

When we raise money or do food drives, is that not teaching children to care for others and give of themselves because it’s the right thing to do? Schools, life, and people influence our children’s ethics and morals daily.

I for one, monitor who my children are friends with, programs they watch, and situations they are in. Why? Partly, because I want them in situations and around people who are good influences. Why? Because I want them to be taught and see good morals, ethics and behavior in places other than my home. If my children are exposed to something that doesn’t mesh with our beliefs

we talk about it together, but I am not foolish enough to think that I am the sole person responsible for shaping my children’s morals and ethics — if I like it or not.

This situation, it happened in a school. I was so disappointed knowing that someone that children looked up to would demonstrate such poor ethics and show such poor morals. She let the students down by stealing from their education, but also because she gave the impression that stealing is OK. It was a conversation in my house about why you don’t steal and why taking responsibility for your actions is so important.

There are many schools and programs out there that teach morals and ethics intentionally in school. ALA is a self-proclaimed leadership inspired school. The program they use to teach their leadership is exactly direct instruction in what they consider moral traits of leaders to be.

The concern (I believe) is that if stealing from students’ education is tolerated by the leaders of this educational organization, what kind of a leadership training is that modeling and what other undesirable behaviors will be tolerated?

I do not expect anyone other than myself to lay the foundation for my children however as they say it takes a village to raise a child.

Christina Jackson

Masons thank all who helped with programs Editor: Members of the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70 would like to thank the following Rim Country businesses for their support in 2015.

Your donations enabled us to continue our Clothe-A-Child program, donations to Payson’s P.A.D.S. Program and the Child and Senior ID programs.

Our thanks go to: the Tonto Apache Tribe, Rim Country Guns, Ace Hardware, Payson Golf Course, Payson Tire and Automotive, Bill Armstrong Jewelry and Pawn, El Rancho Restaurant, Native Wings Restaurant, Sawmill Theatres, The Beverage Place, THAT Brewery and Pub, Rim Liquors, Overman Designs and Bee Well Chiropractic. Thank you all for your generous contributions.

Bill Herzig, secretary, Sy Harrison #70

Thanks Payson Roundup for the rest of the story Editor: I applaud the Roundup for investigating and reporting Alyssa Dunman’s theft from RCMS. Officer Kathy Joerns hits the nail on the head, saying Dunman will not gain benefit from another bail out from her family.

Seems the school district would know who they are writing paychecks to and not; use old records; also it’s odd Payson Police did not give the Roundup the weekly booking report the week Dunman was arrested.

Helping someone who is able to work with money promotes the same behavior, I guess the new buzz word is “Affluenza.”

I was always taught if you need a helping hand look at the end of your arm.

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Former soldier discovers passion for teaching Gary Fishel, Payson Christian School third-grade teacher, calls himself an idealist.

He says he has high hopes, big dreams, and he’s determined to chase them until they become a reality.

Fishel has taught with Payson Christian School for two years, but he’s a life-long resident of the Rim Country. His story is one of service, sacrificial love, and Christ-like compassion for kids. “We are so blessed to have him shaping and molding our students,� says PCS administration.

Fishel has relentlessly chased his passions and followed the call of the Lord all over the world. “It all started in college at Arizona State University,� he said.

Fishel started by studying prelaw, but didn’t quite feel at peace.

He then joined the 82nd Airborne, stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C. With them, he served as a paratrooper in the Gulf War. Through this experience, he chose to cling to Christ, and to surround himself with positive coping mechanisms instead of getting involved with the destructive paths that many of his comrades chose.

Because of his outstanding character, his first sergeant handed him a letter from a student entitled “To any Soldier,� and Fishel was told, “You will respond to this letter.� He became pen pals with this student, and eventually encouraged his whole unit to write to the student’s class.

From the pen pal relationship, Fishel’s entire 82nd Airborne Unit was invited to the student’s school for what they called “82nd Day.� The school hosted the soldiers and honored them for their service. As teachers watched Fishel interact with the students, they noticed the genuine love and connection he had with the kids.

They asked if he ever thought about teaching.

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While serving in the Army, Gary Fishel discovered a love for teaching when he was stationed in Guatemala for a language training military communication program.

Fishel said he kind of ignored this comment, but found himself in more teaching situations.

After the war, while still in the service, the Army chose him to go to Guatemala for a language training military communication program. In Guatemala, he met young girls with their teacher on the streets, and went to practice his Spanish skills with them.

He learned they were very poor orphans and were desperate to learn. The 33 girls shared two bedrooms and their education consisted of studying old newspapers. These girls knew that education was their only way out of their situation and they would do

anything to simply learn to read.

After seeing their living conditions, and their hunger to learn, Fishel said his heart was moved to teach and minister to them voluntarily every day after his language training. “If this is what teaching is, I want to do this for the rest of my life,� Fishel said.

He began his career as a public school teacher. He went from an inner-city school in Phoenix to Pine, back to Phoenix, and eventually to Payson where he served as a teacher of many different grades, coach, middle school, high school athletic director, and an administrator.

Fishel realized that the hunger and drive to learn was sadly absent in many kids that he taught. He became burned out quickly and wondered if it was time for a break from teaching.

So he decided to pray, “Is this what you want? Do you want me to take a break from teaching?

Lord, I need a break unless you call me to stay in teaching.�

As the end of the year approached, Fishel said he felt no pull to stay at the public schools.

He resigned and decided to take time to seek the Lord’s will for his life, to write about the war and to create art.

But God seemed to have a different plan, and something was tugging at his heart. Unsure of his direction, he sought God’s will through prayer. The day after he had prayed, the principal from Payson Christian School called him and asked if he was interested in a teaching position.

Somewhat reluctantly, Fishel came to an interview and a staff meeting at the Christian school.

After seeing the needs there and the opportunity to teach Christ daily to the students he decided to take the job on the spot as the second-grade teacher.

This year, Fishel moved into the third-grade class. “This year has been my favorite year yet of teaching, because I’ve been able to have my students for the second year in a row and I feel a true connection with them,� he said.

He loves that he can read the Bible every day in class, and that he can discuss God’s word with his students. “I learn as much from their perspective as they do from me!� he said.

On campus, Fishel is known for his high disciplinary standards in class. He requires personal accountability, and the highest level of respect from his students.

But most importantly, Fishel is known as a godly man who loves his kids.

Charter school presentation offered at chamber From page 1A Unified School District and the community with the advent of ALA. But at the chamber luncheon, the majority of questions and comments were positive especially after McArthur showed a video made on one of the campuses and had Griess and Schubert speak. “We serve grades K through 12,� said McArthur. “We are open to every student who wishes to come here. We are a community school.�

McArthur said the state holds ALA and all charters to a high standard in regards to academics, operations and finances. “Year after year we pass inspections,� said McArthur.

He went on to say that ALA is most proud of its academics. The recent AzMERIT results ranked ALA in the top five schools in the state.

McArthur explained that the founder of ALA, Glenn Way, also develops other charter schools around the country.

His company originally started in Utah and he was asked to come to Arizona to build facilities for Eagles Aerie charter school. “He (Way) quickly determined they did not have the financial and management capability to make the school successful,� said McArthur.

So the leadership of Eagles Aerie asked if Way would take over their charter and he agreed.

According to articles in the Salt Lake Tribune, Way had been in the charter school business for a few years before he came to Arizona.

The Tribune articles state Way started as a legislator helping to pass legislation to set up charter schools before 2002. Sometime before 2005, Way joined forces with two other legislators to start Charter School Properties. The group would offer to finance and build school facilities for charter school founders in Utah.

Way’s company would ask that in exchange

for building facilities, they receive a lease payment.

Some of the Utah charter schools decided to purchase the buildings from Way and his partners.

Way then decided to build and start his own charter school and named it American Leadership Academy.

In 2009, Way moved to Arizona to start ALA in this state. His development company still has offices in Utah as well as offices in Arizona.

Way and ALA are now looking to expand into Texas, staff has indicated.

McArthur said the parents of Payson have invited ALA here because they would like a strong academic and wholesome environment for their children to learn.

ALA prides itself on its safe and ethical environment, said McArthur.

ALA requires a uniform. Children must wear red, white, blue or khaki pants or capris.

All shirts have collars and must have the ALA logo on them.

The school teaches leadership qualities, explained McArthur.

He illustrated what he meant by using an example from his daughter who attends the Gilbert elementary school. “Last fall, my daughter went to a birthday party,� he said. “When I went to pick her up, she said, ‘We had a little bit of a conflict.’�

McArthur asked how it all worked out.

She told him that they first sought understanding of the problem, and then they went through the conflict resolution training ALA had taught them.

McArthur said he couldn’t have been more proud of what sort of person his child was becoming. “What is appealing to me is that children can learn leadership,� he said. “We hire the right people that have the vision and the leadership (to teach those qualities).�

Then McArthur introduced Griess and Schubert.

Griess said she joined ALA in 2011 and has been amazed at how the organization has evolved. “Our desire is to consistently be the best,� she said.

Griess echoed McArthur’s comment about the teaching staff. “The first thing is the teachers that we hire,� she said. “We seek out highly qualified and certified staff.�

Griess then said the curriculum ALA uses includes Saxon Math that has been around for more than 30 years as well as other long term established curriculums.

Schubert also started with ALA in 2011.

She said she most appreciates the ALA environment. “I came to ALA going on five years from today,� she said. “I came because I was looking for a place where I could take my kindergarten son — a place that valued high academic standards. I was looking for a place that provided a moral and wholesome environment that would hold him accountable for his actions.�

At times emotional, Schubert said she could not have found a more perfect fit for her and her family. “ALA has done a tremendous job providing this environment,� she said. “We tell our students every day that they are special.�

She also praised ALA’s use of uniforms. “It shows a sense of team and we’re all in this together,� she said.

After the three presented, most of the comments and questions clarified what grades would come to the school, what sports would be available, what type of arts, and how eager the community was to see how it would all turn out.

McArthur confirmed that ALA’s first priority is to the students and not only teaching them good academics, but also how to be good citizens. “We believe each child can learn,� said McArthur.

P&Z, town council give go-ahead on elk fence From page 1A elk will get in, but be unable to get out and possibly cause more damage on the course and to the landscaping. “Ostensibly, the purpose of the fence is to keep elk off of the golf course and to provide security for CP residents,� wrote John and Lynn Pajerski. “Therefore, due to the fact the (sic) there will always be huge holes the fence, the fence will be useless.�

Some residents said if the HOA wants a fence they should build it completely along HOA-owned property.

Jim Hamilton, director of golf course operations, said doing that would require major alterations to the course, specifically hole 10.

He said while the HOA originally wanted several sections of right of way, they had scaled

down their request after hearing the concerns of the P/Z Commission.

John Ory, president of the HOA, said the modified request does not include egress or ingress right of way. He said the HOA really needs the town’s help to build the fence without having to drastically tear up hole 10.

He said the HOA wants to make the community safer and believes a fence will do that because the herd size has swollen well past a manageable level. “We have become an unnatural sanctuary for the elk herd,� he wrote. “They have found ample food and water; no natural enemies; and no reason to follow their natural seasonal movement and breeding patterns.�

The community has already spent $400,000 erecting a fence along State Route 260 and Tyler Parkway.

Dan Bolen, who lives off the 10th hole, said he vehemently opposes the elk fence. He said his property value will plunge because of the fence and believes the fence will push the elk out on to Tyler Parkway and 260.

One resident said that is ridiculous and the elk wouldn’t keep coming to Chaparral Pines if they can’t get in.

The residents continued to present opposing views on the fence to the P/Z board Monday until the board ultimately voted unanimously to approve the easement.

The town council then heard the issue Thursday night and unanimously approved it.

Hector Figueroa, town attorney, said the HOA and golf course is assuming the liability if anyone gets hurt or there is an accident along Chaparral Pines Drive after the construction of the fence.

Talking REAL ESTATE

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January 8, 2016 This week’s question has to do with Assets and the Importance of them when borrowing money.

Lenders dissect the entire credit history of a potential client with strict attention to income, credit, collateral and assets. Of the four, assets are perhaps the least discussed, yet may be the most important in securing credit and buying a home. Assets include the amount of money needed for the down payment plus closing costs, pre-paid costs (e.g., insurance and taxes, escrow fees and funds that would be available in case of an emergency). Assets could be considered a reflection of a one’s fiscal strength. Savings and budgeting could be a significant factor in assessing paying habits. What are assets? Common considerations for a loan include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, 401Ks, retirement accounts, life insurance, cars, boats, antiques, jewelry and other real estate. The source and timing of assets is also critical as restrictions have tightened. When borrowers are paying off credit cards to get their ratios in line, lenders want to know where the money came from. If it can’t be determined when a direct deposit is made from your employer or a transfer from one account to the next, a letter of explanation and a showing of proof of where it came from is likely to be required. It may not be advisable to make cash deposits or take any monies from someone personally unless it is a gift from a relative. Large and recent savings deposits raise underwriter concerns as they can indicate loans that have yet to appear on borrowers’ credit reports. Borrowing from relatives to boost savings and credit worthiness also doesn’t help. If funds aren’t reflected on income statements and tax returns, they can’t be used to qualify for mortgages. Make sure your assets are in order with proper documentation. Your preparation can speed you on the road to homeownership. Email your real estate questions to us at info@LivingInPayson.com for your chance to win a local restaurant gift certificate.

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Lawrence Misch worries about the burn piles on the trails near his home created by the Forest Service as they work to clear out choked underbrush and dense thickets of trees.

“My concern is kids will come out here and start a bonfire,” said the retired law enforcement officer.

“It looks like something out of ‘Sanford and Son’ or something.”

Like many Payson and Star Valley residents, Misch’s home backs up to Forest Service land.

If a forest fire starts, their homes face the greatest danger.

To help mitigate the threat, the Tonto Forest and Payson Ranger District recently won a $2.1 million grant to thin forests.

Forest thinning saved the town of Alpine from the massive Wallow Fire by forcing the crown fire that raced from treetop to treetop to drop to the ground where firefighters stood a chance of controlling it.

Forest Service fuels experts have worked steadily since the grant approval to clear more than 4,600 acres along fuel breaks all around the Rim Country from Pine to Ponderosa Springs to protect communities just like Misch’s.

But it’s a messy, long practice say Forest Service staff and they have more than 20,000 acres of firebreaks to maintain.

It’s difficult for Forest Service staff to explain all that goes into cleaning out the forest. Fuels specialists generally spend years in the field understanding when the weather and fuel conditions are just right to safely burn the piles of brush they create as they thin out the forest.

And they have quite a job.

As Misch drove around with his Jeep pointing out the piles of brush, the difference between the thinned forest and the untreated forest couldn’t be clearer.

Despite the piles of brush, a person can see through the thinned forest for as far as the terrain allows. The untreated forest, however, presents a solid wall of green — impossible to peer through.

It’s clear the underbrush offers an easy stepladder to the treetops.

In the treated areas, bare ground lies under the trees.

Except for the brush piles.

Misch said the Forest Service cut down the bushes and trees last January and told him they would be back soon to burn the piles.

But they remain — and have grown.

“People have dumped more brush,” said Misch.

Some of the piles clearly have brush that did not come from the surrounding vegetation.

Misch pointed to a couple of

piles he said were not there when he left to visit family for the holidays a month ago.

Forest Service fuels experts say many things have to come into play before they can safely burn piles of brush: • They have to have enough people and resources to manage the burn.

• They have to have approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality that the smoke generated will cause the least harm to humans.

• The weather has to be just right, the wind and dew point have to support a controlled burn.

• The fuel moisture has to be under 60 percent.

• The piles have to settle down so they are not high enough to start the trees on fire.

• The ground fuel next to the fires must be damp.

• Needles and leaves need to fall off so the fire loses its “gas.”

Forest Service fuels experts say it can take more than a year for all of these conditions to line up perfectly. As it is, brush pile burning has stopped until this month or next, depending on the weather and fuel conditions.

That perfect storm couldn’t come soon enough for Misch, but he appreciates understanding how complex the science of burning brush piles is and why there is a delay.

He said he could remove one of the concerns for Forest Service personnel.

“I came from Southern California, where the air is thick and the smog smells,” he said.

“Even the smoke here in the fresh air smells good.”

Dental offices merge

Homeowner Lawrence Misch worries thinned brush like this, left piled up in the forest, may be set on fire by kids before the Forest Service gets around to managing the burn piles.

Frontier Dental Arts, at 704 S. Meadow St., has merged with Center Point Dental, at 906 S. Beeline Highway.

Dr. Ryan Diquattro and staff have moved to the Center Point Dental facility.

The office on Meadow Street is now closed.

For more information, call 928-472-2500.

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parada del sol invites entries

The Scottsdale Parada del Sol committee is now accepting applications for bands, marching groups, cities/towns, mounted western groups, commercial floats, horse riders/horse groups, western-type vehicles and vendors to participate in the Scottsdale parade on Feb. 13. The Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade features after-parade entertainment at the Trails End Celebration from noon until 5 p.m., which includes a Western village, Hispanic village, Native American village, and children’s western activity area all near the parade route in downtown Old Town Scottsdale. If you are a leader of a band, organization, mounted horse group, or marchers and would like to participate in the Parada del Sol Parade, which attracts thousands of visitors, just go to www.scottsdaleparade. com and download the applications for nonprofits and commercial floats. Bands are free, nonprofits are just $50 and commercial floats are $500.

Forest Service begins hiring for summer seasonal jobs The Tonto National Forest, the Coconino National Forest and the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests all have openings for summer seasonal temporary jobs in several programs.

The window to apply for jobs with the TNF is very narrow — it started accepting applications Tuesday, Jan. 5 and the closing date is Monday, Jan. 11.

Most of the jobs in Rim Country and in the Globe, Roosevelt and Tonto Basin areas are with fire suppression.

All open positions in the Forest Service can be found at www.usajobs.gov and the positions must be applied for online at this site. Temporary positions on the website can be found by typing “Temp” into the Keyword section and one of the following in the Location section of the search page, those listed below and on the Coconino National Forest for Flagstaff, Happy Jack and Sedona.

To apply online: • Step 1: Create a USAJobs account • Step 2: Know the announcement number of the position to which you are applying • Step 3: Apply online • Step 4: Upload documents • Step 5: Complete USFS Core Eligibility Questions • Step 6: Select any GS grade, series, or location preferences • Step 7: Complete Minimum Qualifications • Step 8: Complete Assessment Questions • Step 9: Review and submit your application • Step 10: Follow up by calling your potential future supervisor • Call 877-372-7248 option 2 for more help with USAJobs

Banner Rehabilitation Services and Payson Care Center Rehabilitation Services Present a Combined Workshop for Total Hip Replacement Surgery presented by: Michael Barland, PT, Senior Manager, Banner Health and Lisa Schultz, PTA, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Payson Care Center

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Workshop at Payson Care Center To make a reservation to attend, call 928-468-7960.

Can’t make it to the workshop? Then call us to reserve your free copy of the pre-op ortho handbook.

In a release from TNF there are three positions in Payson, announcement numbers 16-TEMP-R3-04623FAFS-DT, 16-TEMP-R3-0462-4FAFS-DT, 16-TEMPR3-0462-5FAFS-DT. Those interested should contact either Joel Delgado, 928-474-7952; Mike Schinstock, 928-4747955; or Will Balcom, 928-474-7991.

There are two positions in Young; three in Globe; three in Roosevelt; and two in Tonto Basin.

Approximately 150 temporary positions will be filled on the Coconino National Forest over the next several months.

Applications can be submitted any time a position is open, and it is recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible once the announcement is posted. Applicants are encouraged to check listings frequently and apply for multiple locations on the forest they are interested in working.

Forest Service representatives will notify selected applicants by phone. Reporting dates will be negotiated by the supervisor and selected applicants will be contacted by Human Resource Management with confirmation.

For veterans, a copy of the DD-214 is required.

If disabled and applying for special consideration under certain disability programs, proof of disability is also required.

For further information on a particular job, contact the office for which you are seeking employment.

Selections will be made in March and notification sent to both successful and unsuccessful applicants in April.

For help with the application process contact the Albuquerque Service Center at 877-372-7248.

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Fire Damage is the most stressful type of property damage that property owners have to live through. The loss of property and valuables leaves many property owners confused and frustrated. Fire damage is more difficult, but not impossible to restore. Dry Force will work quickly to secure your property following a fire and begin the restoration process. In cases where the fire department put out the fire, Dry Force will begin with water extraction before beginning the restoration process.

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

Water & Storm Damage Mitigation, Removal and Restoration

Water and storm incursions must be quickly mitigated to prevent further damage. Carpets, walls, and furnishings are most immediately susceptible to water damage. The longer water stays in place the more destructive it can be. Protect your property and the health of your loved ones by quickly contacting Dry Force in the event of water or storm damage. Our specialists will work quickly to extract any remaining water and place drying equipment to dry out the affected areas to stop damage and prevent mold growth.

HELP US HELP YOU BY TAKING THESE STEPS: • Turn off the source of the water if you can.

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From beginning to end, Dry Force personnel were very responsive, couteous, professional and willing to adapt to my time constraints regarding access to the home. The staff explained the entire process to me so there were no surprises. Their office staff shoud be commended for the professional manner in which they handle all requests.

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Work was done quickly and efficiently. Staff was very friendly and kept in contact throughout the process. Took a lot of stress off my shoulders since I live in a different state than the house where the work was done. Also I appreciated their patience in waiting for payment since I had to go through my home owner’s insurance and then get the check endorsed by my mortgage company. Thank you Dry Force!

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

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

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

Dry Force uses state of the art equipment, highly trained field technicians and office staff that truly care. Together, we’ll make sure your property damage is restored quickly and your claim gets settled fairly. Many insurance policies oblige the owner to minimize the loss to the property, so contact Dry Force to request a free assessment. Some of the isurance providers we work with include: Allstate, American Modern, Ameriprise Financial, QBE, Chubb, Encompass, Farmers Insurance, Foremost, Mercury Insurance, MetLife, Nationwide, StateFarm, The Hartford, Travelers.

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Rim Country Church Directory Aglow International Crossroads Church, 114 E. Cedar Lane. The Aglow Bible Study is held each Tuesday at the Crossroads Fellowship Hall. Prayer and Praise 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; Bible study 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 474-6933 for more information.

Baha’i Faith Payson For location and information, call (928) 951-4404 or (928) 978-6519.

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

Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m.

Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. Hwy. 260, Christopher Creek, first driveway past fire station on left.

Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857 (church), 478-4310 (home). 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided).

Thursday Bible Study. For more information, call Pastor Ed. Church at Powell Place 806 W. Longhorn Rd. Payson, (928) 474-6249. Non-Denominational Sunday Services beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Church for the Nations Payson (CFTN Payson) meeting at 901 S. Westerly Road in the Chapel at Messinger’s. Sunday service 10 a.m. Pastors Nevin and Dina Hershberger invite you to come to join dynamic praise and worship with uplifting prophetic teaching. Contact Pastor Nevin at (602) 7573778 or Pastor Dina at (602) 757-3830. Like us on Facebook.

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

Sundays: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:304 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

Forest Lakes Community Church A non-denominational church meeting in the school district/library building at 417 Old Rim Road in Forest Lakes.

Worship is Sundays at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in the pines!

Gisela Community Church Tatum Trail, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.

Gospel Meetings All are invited to come and hear the simple teachings and doctrine of Christ. The gospel of Christ still provides an anchor for the soul in a turbulent world. These meetings present the gospel story simply and freely. Tuesday from 7-8 p.m., Mogollon Health Alliance, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson.

Iglesia La Roca 302 E. Rancho Rd. Nuestro proposito es que usted encuentre una relacion personal con Dios y pueda experimentar la hermosura de su presencia en cada uno de nuestros servicios: Miercoles 6:30pm Ensayo del Ministerio de Alabanza, Jueves 6:30pm Estudios Biblicos, Domingos 12:30 Tiempo de Celebracion y Adoracion, para mayor informacion comunicarse con los Pastores Carmelo y Ruth Andujar. Dr. Carmelo Andujar, Pastor (928) 238-0240, Ruth Andujar (407) 341-9775, Secretaria de La Roca (928) 595-0874. Te invitamos a vistitar nuestra pagina web: www.iglesialarocapayson.com.

“Visitenos, Sera un placer tenerles en nuestra Iglesia”

Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134. By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution.

Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Singing Practice 5:30 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 6:30 p.m. www.paysonchurchofchrist.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., 474-6367, 4688157, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886.

MANZANITA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m., 474-3788, 472-2266, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886.

PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m., 472-8709, 4746367 or 468-1103, Missionaries 472-7956.

FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 4680249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment: V. Green (928) 474-4181.

PINE WARD: Highway 87; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to noon; Sacrament meeting 9 a.m. (928) 476-3118. Missionaries at (928) 600-7546.

TONTO BASIN SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. 479-2484.

CHRISTOPHER CREEK SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. followed by Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society. 478-4608.

SPANISH BRANCH: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sacrament meeting 9 a.m.

YOUNG BRANCH: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:20 a.m. Sacrament meeting. 462-3326 or 4623388.

BLUE RIDGE BRANCH: Sunday 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School; 11:25 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society. (928) 477-2138.

Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Christian Church An independent, undenominational fellowship. Meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Open Communion served every Sunday.

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

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

Desert Community Christian Fellowship, SB Pastor Eric Woods, (928) 479-2216, 173 Stephen’s Way, Tonto Basin.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday worship 6 p.m.

East Verde Baptist Church Houston Mesa Road at Whispering Pines Control Road, 474-9385.

Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is to “make disciples who love God and people.” Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.discoverexpedition.com, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 4749128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey!

First Baptist Church (Independent/Fundamental) 303 W. Main St., 474-3530. Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (nursery provided); Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Service 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Youth Bible Study (Grades 7-12) 9:30 a.m.; BLAST I (Bible Learning And Sharing Together) Grades K-6 9:30 a.m.; BLAST II, Grades K-4, 11 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Student Ministries (grades 7-12) 6-7:30 p.m. Nursery and Pre-Primary available for morning worship services. Wednesday: Legacy Singles (55+ years of age) coffee at 9 a.m., please call 474-9279 as locations vary. Adult Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nursery available. Thursday: Men’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in recess for the summer); Payson Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in recess for the summer).

Pioneer Clubs (Grades 1-5), 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays when school is in session.

Visit our website www.pbcpayson.org.

Rim Country Cowboy Church The Rim Country Cowboy Church is now meeting at the Payson Living Word Bible Church, 202 S. McLane Rd. (across the street from the High School), Wed. at 6 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Bob Neff (307) 254-5533.

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) At Rock of Ages you will find a worship service designed to praise God and enrich faith. Our purpose is to serve all people in God’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Bible. We are a friendly, family oriented church. All are welcome! Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport Rd and North McLane). Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606 or (928) 474-2098.

Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.; Holy communion is celebrated at the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Adult Bible class is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector.

St. Paul’s parishioners and Father Dan invite you to join us as WE participate in worship, Christian education, outreach and fellowship activities. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music.

Child care is provided. Our Praise Band leads us with contemporary music on the last Sunday of the month. Christian Education programs offer Children’s Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday Adult Group Study at 9 a.m. Wednesday: We celebrate the Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Quarterly: Taizé, a Service of contemplation and music, is held quarterly on a Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. (Call for dates). We have very active Women’s, Men’s and Bible Study groups.

A Film Review group and Book Club are just some of our other regular programs. (Call Church for dates and times). Visit our Website: www. stpaulspayson.org. Email: stpaulspayson@gmail.com WE Welcome Everyone.

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 511 S. St. Phillips Street, 474-2392. Daily Masses Monday-Friday 8 a.m, Sat. 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spanish 12:30 p.m.; Confession at 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call Mrs. Catherine Trudell, Religious Education office, (928) 474-1269 for Catholic education classes and programs for children and adults.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), 474-2552. Ken Lentz, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website atwww.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy.

Mountain Bible Church Our Mission at Mountain Bible is quite simple: Loving God…Loving People. It is our desire before God to develop and offer ministries, inside and outside our church, that further this important cause. Are we succeeding? We invite you to be our guest this weekend and see for yourself! Located at 302 E. Rancho Road in Payson, we offer two opportunities to worship on Sunday mornings: 8:45 and 10:30 a.m.

Many children and student ministries are available on Sundays and throughout the week. More details are available through our office (928) 472-7800 and on our website (www.mountainbible.org). Please let us answer any further questions you may have about our church… and we hope to meet you soon!

New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224.

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

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

Payson Living Word Bible Church 208 S. McLane Road (across from the High School). Services Sundays starting at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with Kids Church and nursery provided. PLW is a Spirit Filled Contemporary Church based on Faith; we believe speaking the Word of God will move mountains in our lives.

We have a mission here at PLWBC: Love, Win, Build and Change.

There are many activities at the church so come out and be a part of our family. The Lord is doing great things. If you have any questions, the church number is (928) 474-8606.

Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St., behind ACE Hardware), 474-0485; Pastor Carl Peterson. A growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. We invite you to worship with us Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

(Contemporary) or at 11 a.m. (Traditional). Kid’s Church along with free and safe nursery care is provided. Please call the church for information on additional programs, ministries and our mission to the community.

Payson United Pentecostal Church - The First Church Meet at Mesa del Caballo Clubhouse (8119 E. Mescalero). Kids’ Church at 1 p.m. and Worship & Word Service at 2:30 p.m. each Sunday. Family Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. We are a Book of Acts church, preaching the original salvation message first preached to the church on the Day of Pentecost. We baptize in Jesus’ Name for the remission of sins and rejoice in the experience of the gift of the Holy Ghost. All are welcome to join us in worshipping Jesus in Spirit and in Truth. Pastor Dale Lewallen (928) 474-2455. Website: www. paysonupc.com Pleasant Valley Community Church Young Public School Cafeteria on Hwy 288 & Baker Ranch Road. A non-denominational service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come early for refreshments and fellowship.

Ponderosa Bible Church 1800 N. Beeline Hwy., (928) 474-9279. “Preparing God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Dr. Joe Falkner, Sr. Pastor; Curtis Fahrlender, Pastor of Student Ministries; Allen Mann, Part-time Associate Pastor. Sunday: Traditional Worship Service

Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd.

Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org.

Shepherd of the Pines Ev. Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane; (928) 474-5440, Pastor: Steve DeSanto. Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School, 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.

Adult Bible Study, Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A community breakfast is hosted on the second Friday of every month at 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Visit Shepherd of the Pines on our website: www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com.

Shepherd of the Pines United Methodist Church - Overgaard 3015 Highway 277, Overgaard, (928) 535-5208. Pastor Noni Dye. Worship service 9 a.m. w/childcare. Adult Sunday School 7:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m.

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

Star Valley Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson (928) 474-5557. Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Worship Service at 10:50 a.m.

Wednesday Night offers children’s ministries from 5-7 p.m. ARMOR for boys 1st-6th grade and GO for girls 1st-6th grade. All are welcome!

Strawberry Chapel in the Pines Fossil Creek Road, Strawberry, 476-3893. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wed. Bible study 7 p.m.

Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 4792299.

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service. Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service.

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

Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:18-20.

We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076.

Unity Church of Payson Spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer, Licensed Unity Teacher. Our mission is to inspire and awaken one another to a greater experience of God and life through the practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday services at 10 a.m., 600 E. Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). The 1st Sunday of each month is our inter-generational service and we celebrate birthdays and bring non-perishables for the foodbank. The 2nd Sunday browse the Unity of Payson library, 3rd Sunday pot luck, 4th Sunday power prayer follows service, 4th Tuesday Chili’s give-back day, 4th Friday 4 p.m. hiway cleanup, on-going noon Faithlift 1st and 3rd Wed. To find out more:www.unityofpayson.org. 928-478-8515.

Young Baptist Church (928) 462-3476. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday prayer service, 6 p.m.

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Expect brief respite Saturday, extended better weather next week From page 1A School officials in Payson and Pine called off school both Thursday and Friday, although the storm had only produced a dusting of snow by early Thursday morning. Yet by 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, huge flakes started pouring out of the sky, limiting visibility and turning roadways white, causing cars to skid out.

Snowplows roared through town on their way to clear roadways, while police scanners were filled with constant chatter updating law enforcement on where to go to help stranded motorists.

On Wednesday, the NWS held a conference call with all media to make sure the word went out to residents to expect heavy snow accumulations, hazardous winter driving conditions and possible flooding, especially in southern Gila and Yavapai counties.

At the same time, the NWS told communities at the 5,000-foot level to be aware that snow levels could widely fluctuate from the predicted levels because the storm might move along a more southerly route.

Yet when the flakes started falling in Payson, radar showed the bulk of the storm passing over Rim Country throughout Thursday. The tail of the storm extended out to San Diego and Baja California.

Flooding started on Wednesday with ADOT closing the entrance to East Verde Estates for a time to wait for the river to subside.

The NWS said residents reported Pine Creek running full.

On Thursday morning, the NWS reported northern Gila County had received between 1 to 2 inches of rain. That much rain represented about half of the total rainfall in 2016.

The NWS predicted the storm starting on Thursday and moving into Friday could bring another 1 to 1.5 inches of precipitation, swelling already raging streams further.

Down in Tonto Basin, Gila County sent out an announcement that all four crossings, the A-Cross, Bar-X, Store Crossing and the Tonto Basin Reno Creek Crossing (old 188), would be closed on Thursday.

The Tonto Basin School still held classes on Thursday and Friday, however.

Staff said since the majority of the 68 students enrolled at the school live on the highway side of the creek, they were open for business.

“We had 16 out from across the creek and 10 out due to illness,” said staff on Thursday.

Both the NWS and the Gila County Health and Emergency Management division warned motorists to avoid swollen waterways.

“Most flood deaths occur in automobiles,” said the NWS on its website. “Flood waters are usually deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the road.”

Gila County gave further instruction on crossing flooded streams and rivers, “Be especially cautious

These kids were elated by the school closures and made the best of a designated snow day. at night when floodwaters are difficult to see,” they wrote in a press release. “If your vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground.

Rising floodwater may engulf and sweep it away.”

On Thursday, ADOT reported snow and/or ice on Interstate 40 from Williams through to Window Rock.

Winter storm warnings of snow and ice were also reported on State Route 61 near the New Mexico border. Route 73 near White River and Route 77 near Snowflake reported snow and ice on the roads.

Highway 87 reported lots of snow and ice between Clints Well and the Elks Picnic Grounds.

Parts of State Route 64 near Desert View were closed. State Route 67 to the Grand Canyon closed.

Route 88 at milepost 213 was closed due to flooding on the Salt River.

The department reported with the winter storm

they have been clearing snow and ice around the clock. ADOT has 200 snowplows and 450 employees who can run those snowplows. During winter storms, those workers generally pull 12-hour shifts.

ADOT also requested that drivers respect the work of the snowplows.

“Give plows plenty of room and stay back at least four car lengths,” said spokespeople. “Plowed snow can create a cloud that reduces visibility and spreaders on trucks throw de-icing agents or sand that can damage vehicles. Never pass a plow truck, especially if it is pushing snow or clearing ice. Some trucks are equipped with a second side plow blade that can be hit by a passing vehicle.”

ADOT asks that if traveling during dangerous winter conditions, please check either its website az511.gov or call 511, carry lots of warm clothes and extra supplies. Better yet — stay home!

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The NWS went on to warn that another smaller storm system could move through Rim Country dropping more rain and snow from Saturday evening through Sunday.

The NWS website states the flood advisory for the Payson area is in effect until 8:15 p.m., Friday, Jan. 8, but shows the area will be partly sunny Saturday, Jan. 9, with a 30 percent chance of snow showers resuming Saturday night into Sunday, Jan. 10.

Starting Monday, Jan. 11 the NWS expects the Payson area to enjoy sunny skies with a high of 43 and while the evening will be mostly clear, the low is predicted to drop only to 22. Sunny to mostly sunny conditions continue during the day on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs expected to be near 46 and 49 respectively. The low overnight Tuesday should again be around 22 with partly cloudy conditions.

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Roosevelt a peaceful refuge in winter

Author Alexis Bechman enjoys the solitude of kayaking on Roosevelt Lake during the winter. She had only the bass for company on the lake during a recent outing with her boyfriend. by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

I once touted how great camping in the winter can be. How wonderful it is to wake up to the silence of the snow, no one around, just you and the chill.

I based this on the stories my boyfriend told me of his camping trips around the country in the winter.

When I suggested readers head out for some winter camping on the Rim in the visitors guide more than a few readers later approached and marveled how I had gone camping in the cold — a thought they couldn’t fathom. They slapped me on the back and looked at me in wide-eyed wonder. I had accomplished something awesome. I

nodded yes, yes I had.

Truth be told, I am scared as a chicken of camping in the snow: For every reason you can think of that winter camping might stink — from the frosty red nose, frigid toes and a long sleepless night shivering to stay warm.

Up to this point, I have managed to hold off my boyfriend’s attempts to include me on winter camping trips for six years. Then he got into the Wim Hof Method after his brother took him to a training session in the Valley that had them floating in baby pools filled with blocks of ice. It is a technique that essentially turns your body’s thermostat up through breathing.

You control your body’s immune system and tempera-

ture by doing breathing techniques (what looks like hyperventilating), mixed with meditation, concentration and cold exposure, including taking very, very cold showers and ice baths.

Scientists have studied the founder, Wim Hof, known as the Iceman, and there is reportedly some validity to this method.

Researchers had 12 volunteers follow Hof’s techniques to fend off inflammation and the results suggested people can learn to modulate their immune system, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. There have been various other studies and Hof holds 20 Guinness World Records, including taking the longest ice bath.

Like many of the things my boyfriend gets into though, I was skeptical, like any good reporter should be.

When he suggested we camp

below the Rim so he could take a dip in a frigid stream I started back paddling, thinking of anyway to stay out of the cold and the stream.

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aroundthe rim Goodbye to an angel of the Creek – Mimi Tidwell Christopher Creek has long had that Toby Keith song. an angel in our midst. She lived My faith in the youth of the alone in her cabin on the creek country was bolstered last week near the west end of Columbine when some young fellas came by Road after her husband, to see if there was anything which needed done Ed, passed away all those years ago. Alone is per- another week that they could help with. haps not an apt descrip- in the creek They suggested splitting tion, for she was undoubtand stacking firewood edly the most visited resior anything such as that. dent in town.

(My immediate thought There was a full was where were they in moon, it was Christmas early November?) Having Day and it was snowing nothing for them to do, in Christopher Creek they inquired if there was when Marguerite “Mimi” Rod Britain anybody in town that Tidwell, 95, took to wing. needed assistance.

Services will be held at They were all well10 a.m., tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. groomed and polite young men.

9 at Messinger Payson Funeral They made my day. The members Home, 901 S. Westerly. There will of the group were Elders Johnson also be a visitation from 6 p.m. to from Freita, Colo., Proctor from 8 p.m. Friday and an hour prior to Alberta, Canada, Schaat from Saturday’s service.

Idaho Falls, Idaho and Hugo from Dave and Rosemary also invite Ketchican, Alaska. Thanks, fellas, everyone to a Red Solo Cup infor- for stopping and leaving me with mal gathering around 4 p.m. at renewed hope for today’s young Creekside. Mimi got a kick out of folks.

Mimi Tidwell passed away on Christmas Day. The Creek rang in the new year in fine style with a full house up at Creekside. Hunter Creek residents Nancy Jenkins and Scott were there. Several couples came in from Colcord Road including new fire board member Tom James and wife Linda. Larry and Patty from the OW were in the house as well as Gordon and Betsi

who overnighted down at Karen Thornton’s home. A young lady, Cola, from Surprise was staying at Christopher Creek Lodge and joined right in the party.

There was Larry and Juanita on Columbine along with Rick and his wife who live in the Valley and have a place up on the ridge.

The fire on the patio was cracklin’ outside where Pam and Tim spent most of the evening.

Tamara, Marcia and Sheila were doing the serving and later on Sheila and some of her compatriots from Colcord put out a spread to keep the crowd mellow.

By the way, there are only 10 reservations left for the wine-tasting Feb. 6 at Creekside.

Looking back on the 2015 rainfall total, the Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 amount well exceeded our annual average by a whopping seven inches. November and December snows totaled 20-and-a-half inches putting the annual precipitation sum to just over 34 inches.

That’s a barrelful of water!

We’re starting out 2016 with a forecast for some significant snows. By the time you read this on Friday the snow may still be falling. Some posted snowfall predictions early in the week were up to 32 inches in Forest Lakes, up to 20 inches at OW Ranch and up to a whopping 40 inches at the Promontory tower atop the Rim at the upper end of See Canyon.

That’s a mere four miles above Christopher Creek.

Now, bear with me and allow this bit of self-promotion. Father Al Fredo will be appearing in the highly acclaimed production of “Pasta, Passion and Pistols.”

Suspense and intrigue over dinner happens the evening of Jan. 30 at the Payson Elks Lodge. A very early sellout is anticipated and tickets are now on sale. Creekers can call Karen Thornton and see if she can still hook you up.

Back some eight or nine years ago on a Monday evening after

a Fourth of July weekend there was a big rain. We had received something like three inches and the power was out. When the rain quit, four of us struck out flashlights in hand. The creek was roaring and had flowed over the top of the bridge as we discovered a debris signature across the road. Down on Apple Lane we stopped to check in on Stan and Marlys. Stan proudly showed me three trout in a bucket. He had caught them in his front yard.

We checked on Chuck and Karen’s cabin then crossed the footbridge with the powerful waters pounding a mere three feet below.

On Columbine Road we ran into Pam and Mel Milhon and when they learned we were headed down to check in on Mimi, Pam told us, “Oh, don’t worry about Mimi. We just came from there and 10 others had already been around to check on her.” ... and that’s another week in the Creek.

Collect important papers as you clean old files The holidays are over; it’s time shoulder roast: start by spraying the Crock-Pot with cooking to put all the decorations away the spray, this makes cleanup much for another year. The Domino village easier; put a coarsely chopped Divas took down all the decorations at the fire station last week; large onion in the bottom of the job went surprisingly fast the pot; add a 4- to 5-pound with so many hands helping. roast, seasoned with Mrs. Dash, A chore that I do not look forcumin, paprika and garlic or use ward to is emptying all my files a dry rub of your choice; and of 2015, file them and stick them then add a bit of water. Set the away in a storage box. But, don’t Crock-Pot on low and cook for Janet forget, leave out the necessary Snyder about six hours or so; remove items you will need for filing the roast and shred it. The meat your 2015 taxes. I know, it’s too is great for burritos or barbecue soon to think of filing your taxes, but I sandwiches or serve with a gravy of your have learned from experience, I tend to choice. The last roast I made lasted for procrastinate and then it’s a mad rush to three or four meals. The good part of gather all the necessary paperwork. Stop using a pork roast — it is relatively inexand think about it, it is probably easier pensive compared to beef. now if you are cleaning out the paper- Hellsgate Fire Department work from 2015 anyway.

The January meeting of the Hellsgate January is National Crock-Pot month Fire Board is at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Did you know that January is National Jan. 13 in the meeting room at station Crock-Pot month? I use my Crock-Pot #21 in Star Valley. pretty often because it is so convenient Recently the fire board selected a to put in a whole meal and have it ready new deputy chief from many very qualwithout any fuss in about six hours. ified applicants, Captain John Wisner.

Among my favorites is a recipe for pork Congratulations on your appointment,

John.

The selection was well timed ... Chief Wisner and his wife celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Jan. 4.

Congratulations to you both.

Other personnel changes: Bobby Doss was promoted to captain; Brian Wiggins was hired as full-time engineer/paramedic.

The following personnel received awards/recognition: Illias Sekandari was named Firefighter of the Year; Bob Evanson was awarded the Chief’s Choice Award; the Hellsgate Fire Board awarded Chief David Bathke for increasing the level of service to the district through implementation of the Helicopter AirMedical Logistical Operations (HALO) program; quicker response times; and moving the department forward.

Congratulations to each and every one of our dedicated firefighters.

Get well

Just about everyone in Tonto Village knows June Milke. June always had a smile for everyone; she does not know a stranger. Now, June needs your thoughts and prayers. June has become ill and will

need your support in prayer.

Domino Divas

The Divas lost one of the ladies who has done so much to promote the Divas — Penny Wells. She was known as a longtime resident of Christopher Creek; she was a mover and shaker of the Christopher/Kohl’s Fire Department along with the now deceased Sandy Kalmar (also a Diva) many years ago.

Penny moved back to South Carolina to be nearer to her family. I received a Christmas card from her with her temporary address. If you would like to contact her, please call me and I will give you her address. My phone number is 928-4789935.

Birthdays this week

Tonto Village I resident Steven Kamp has his birthday on Jan. 10. Steve is like a grand POOH-BAH to our Village. He is looked up to by the residents and he has helped many families in the Village.

Thank you for your community service.

Domino Diva Laura Bierwirth will celebrate her big day on Jan. 11. The Divas will help her bring in another year by

singing “Happy Birthday” and giving her a favorite dessert, a chocolate cake.

Hellsgate Fire Board member Garah Monic will light a few candles on Jan. 16.

Happy Birthday to all of you.

Anniversary wishes to Phon and Dara Sutton of Bear Flat. On Jan. 12 Phon and Dara will have been married for 36 years.

Congratulations to you both. May you continue to grow together in life and love.

Since I mentioned Bear Flat, I received some interesting statistics from one of the residents regarding precipitation for their area. Measurement totals for the year amounted to 30.16 inches of precipitation. That amount is 3.26 inches over the average. In December alone, Bear Flat had 2.40 inches of the wet stuff.

The El Niño weather system has impacted the forest and the water supply. Thank goodness! That amount is probably reflected in the Payson area as well. The rainfall and snow alleviates the threat of wildfires for the time being.

I realize that the undergrowth grows quickly and may cause some concern during the summer.

Stay dry, everyone. If the creek don’t rise, I will be back next week.

Characters under the Mogollon Rim – Belle Lovelady, Part 3 Belle Lovelady had concerned intercessor. served as the first tele- back when She said, “We never phone operator in Payson ceased to pray.” for a few years when Then she added, “I Walter’s lung problems can’t turn the switchboard off and go lie down recurred. She had the somewhere. Someone’s switchboard moved from life might depend on the the Forest Service headquarters to their home communication.” on Frontier Street so When Belle began she could stay close to Stan Brown managing the local telephone calls it was 1947 him. Many times she put through life-saving calls and it and the phone lines were owned became clear she needed to be by the National Forest Service. available 24 hours a day. On those An earlier commercial owner had occasions she became a deeply found it was not profitable and

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turned it over to the government for the important task of fire control. The town was growing rapidly during the 1950s, and instead of eight calls a day, Belle was fielding over 40 calls a day. This intense responsibility weighed heavily on Belle and she said, “I soon found out I was married to that thing. It controlled my life.”

However, she did manage to get help from a friend who occasionally spelled her on the switchboard.

Her assistant was another legendary resident, Anna Mae Deming.

The increase in calls was in part due to a policy of the Forest Service. They placed phones in a number of homes along the line so that fire alerts or emergency medical calls could be made in a timely manner. This service was free and the Rim Country residents enjoyed their ability to phone one another or make contact with places farther away. Of

course this was a party line, each phone having its own series of rings, so many shorts and longs.

Belle knew full well that folks were listening in all over the area. “You have to be careful what you say,” she emphasized.

It was soon after Belle became the local phone operator that the telephone franchise became a public utility, operated by Mountain States T & T. Then, after 10 years, making a place in the hearts of Rim Country folks with her loving service, Mountain Bell purchased the company and with it were electronic improvements that eliminated the local operator. With an old-fashioned switchboard no longer needed, Belle took her retirement and enjoyed returning to her earlier hobby of oil painting.

The Lovelady’s son Larry continued his love of flying after the war, and although gone frequently as a pilot he, his wife and their

four children lived in Mesa. On Aug. 5, 1962 tragedy struck the Lovelady families. Larry flew to Payson to visit his parents, but as his plane was coming in for a landing those watching heard an explosion. The plane’s wing structure had failed and the airplane disintegrated in the air. Mangled parts dropped into the meadow south of the Oxbow Inn and onto Main Street buildings. Larry, aged 36, was killed along with his passenger.

Meanwhile, by the 1960s Walter had regained enough strength to secure a position that was not too demanding. He was the fire watchman at the Diamond Point lookout. However, the loss of their son and the recurring attacks of tuberculosis took their toll. Walter succumbed to his long illness on Jan. 18, 1966 and is buried in the Payson Pioneer Cemetery with his son.

Finally, in 1987, Belle moved with her daughter and son-in-law Eugene Pyle to Oregon. Her grandson, Payson’s Town Historian Jinx Pyle, said of her, she was “always the pioneer and endowed with a great sense of humor ... At the age of 86 her mind was as good as ever ... Belle was as gentle as the flowers that she loved, but just as tough as she needed to be.” [1] Others who spoke of her said, “It would not be possible to tell the love and devotion she gave the town and its people.”

Belle Lovelady died Sept. 4, 1997 at the age of 95, and is buried with her family in Payson.

[1] From a series of articles about his grandfather, Walter Lee Lovelady, appearing in the Payson Roundup in November 2004. Jinx and his wife Jayne Peace are authors, historians, and the owners of Git A Rope Publishing in Payson.

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aroundthe rim Library raffles collectible Navajo rug The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library 110-minute movie “Pan” — rated PG — is raffling an authentic and highly col- will be shown.

The film is a spinoff of Scottish author lectible Navajo rug appraised at $3,000.

The rug was handwoven by Glenna J. Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” first staged in Begay, an 85-year-old Navajo Nation 1904. The movie had its world premiere tribal elder who was born and now lives in 2015 in London and was released in on the top of Black Mesa area near the United States shortly after. It has received an AACTA Award nomination Kayenta, Ariz. for Outstanding Achievement in She is the mother of nine chilVisual Effects. dren, six girls and three boys.

The movie centers on She has 32 grandchildren and rattlin’ the rim 12-year-old Peter living a bleak one great-grandchild. existence in a London orphanBegay began weaving at the age. He eventually finds himself age of 10, learning from her whisked away to the fantastical maternal grandmother. She world of Neverland where he spins warp yarn and other meets James Hook and Tiger wool from her own sheep and Lily and the three must band weaves a variety of patterns and together to save Neverland. designs including the storm patChildren should bring their tern “dazzler” blankets, saddle own pillow to be comfortable on blankets and more. She also has Max Foster the floor and refreshments will done fine pottery and beadwork. be served.

In 1999, Begay and her And don’t be late — fire codes limit interpreter visited Boston as guests of Migrations and Cultural Survival, the number of children who can be in the a scholarly group that studies human library.

There is no admission charge. displacement. On the trip, Begay also demonstrated weaving at the Boston School schedule International Festival and made appearances at Tufts and Brandis Universities.

The Pine Strawberry School governMitigations and Cultural Survival ing board will meet from 6 p.m. to 7:30 probably have an interest in Begay p.m., Monday, Jan. 11. because she has since 1974 resisted Classes will be dismissed at 11:30 the forced relocation from her original a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13 so teachers homeland brought about by a congres- may attend in-service training. sional law that split the Black Mesa There will be no school on Monday, region between the Navajo Nation and Jan. 18 — a Civil Rights Day holiday. the Hopi tribe.

The school spelling bee will be held at Congress eventually passed an 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19. accommodation agreement that allowed her family to live on the land to protect Kiwanis raffle the water, land, livestock and weaving A pair of very nice prizes is up for heritage sustained by Churro sheep. grabs in two raffles sponsored by the The rug being raffled, is woven in a Kiwanis of Zane Grey Country. tight fine weave, is Teec Nos Pos style The prize in one of the raffles is a case woven on a traditional Navajo upright (12 bottles) of top shelf wines valued at stand. The rug is 32-inches-by-57-inches about $150. And the prize in the other and features the colors yellow, orange, raffle is a custom crafted, handmade white, dark brown and black. hunting knife. It has a Paka wood handle Rugs like this one are often consid- and full tang 7-inch length. At custom ered to be of tapestry quality and are knife shows it is sold for $100 and only highly prized by collectors. a limited number are created each year.

The rug was donated to the library by Tickets for the wine raffle are $10 Felicia French. each and for the knife is $5 each. Only Raffle tickets are $10 each and only 100 tickets for each item will be sold.

150 will be sold.

The drawing will be held in the latter Tickets are available at the library part of January. and the drawing is set for May 27, but Tickets are available from all could be held earlier if all tickets are Kiwanians or by calling Robbi at 928sold.

951-0587.

Money raised from the raffles will be ‘Pan’ featured at Madness used to purchase “Go Bags” to be given The first Movie Madness in 2016 will to children that are taken from their be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13 at home by law enforcement or Department the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library. The of Child Safety.

to dump collected brush, needles and leaves at the Buckhead Mesa Landfill south of Pine.

The past two years, the county has waived the dump fee but Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin and others have told committee members to not expect a fee waiver in 2016.

Donations are among the ways P/S residents can help salvage the program that is crucial to protecting of our two hamlets from a catastrophic wildfire.

To donate or learn more about PSFR, log on to: http://psfuelreduction.org/ about/.

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The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library is raffling a collectible Navajo rug made

by Glenna Begay and donated by Felicia French.

Such instances are heartbreaking, but the bags can help ease the anguish of the children being separated from their parents or guardians.

The Go Bags are actually backpacks that will contain a blanket, soap, socks, crayons, coloring books, a stuffed animal and other age-appropriate items.

The goal of Kiwanis members is to have at least 100 bags for the different age groups.

Department struggles

The current $3.25 cap for each $100 of assessed valuation property taxes puts a severe crimp in the way the Pine Strawberry Fire Department receives much-needed funding.

In fact, Fire Chief Gary Morris said lack of funds has become a public safety issue and he and other rural fire chiefs are lobbying lawmakers to make changes in the archaic and highly restrictive

tax code.

Lawmakers are studying solutions, but no recommendations have been made.

Sen. Sylvia Allen (R-Snowflake) chaired the group studying the situation.

To voice your support for supporting our fire department with adequate funding, she can be reached at 602-926-5219 or by email: sallen@azleg.gov.

Fighting back against wildfires

About $80,000 is needed if the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee is to host a third consecutive brush pickup program next summer.

The program was rolling along financially until last spring when several unforeseen expenses drained the PSFR pickup budget. The amount needed for the 2016 pickup is more than for previous pickups because PSFR will probably be forced to pay Gila County $17,250

A retired elementary school teacher has shared some question and answer sequences she was involved in during her career. They are classroom classics.

Teacher: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when other people are no longer interested?

Harold: A teacher.

Teacher: Maria, go to the map and find North America.

Maria: Here it is.

Teacher: Correct, now class who discovered America?

Class: Maria.

Teacher: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?

Donald: HIJKLMNO. Teacher: What are you talking about?

Donald: Yesterday you said it’s H to O. Teacher: Clyde, your essay on “My Dog” is exactly the same as your brother’s. Did you copy his?

Clyde: No, it’s the same dog.

And here are a few of my own very corny jokes from my years teaching algebra.

If my students didn’t laugh, I promised them extra homework. I guess that tactic won’t work with readers.

Question: What do you get when you cross an algebra class with the prom?

Answer: The quadratic formal.

Teacher: Your behavior reminds me of the square root of two.

Student: Why? Teacher: It’s completely irrational.

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Polly.

Polly who?

Polynomial ... why the third degree?

Question: How does a ghost solve the quadratic equation?

Answer: By completing the scare.

Thought for the week

“It doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you don’t stop.”

A day that changed my life – Part 2 Last week I left off where a — there was the answer to a friendly, helpful librarian lady question I had asked my teacher had astounded Tommy Garrett, when I looked at a world map. age 8, by granting him a The question? Did privilege that even adults South America and didn’t have back then — your turn Africa really fit together the privilege of going as they appeared to do through the latched gate on maps? I had received behind the librarian’s a very sour-faced answer desk and wandering from my teacher — through the books until I twice! However, Alfred found what I wanted.

Wegener’s book, “The They let people do Origin of Continents and that now, but that’s Oceans,” not only said it because books have Tom Garrett was so, it said that there tapes in them that set off had once been only one an alarm if they aren’t giant continent. Wow! If de-activated by the librarian. But you think my teacher gave me back then books had no such pro- the cold shoulder about what I tection, so the privilege of going saw in a geography book map you into the stacks was rarely grant- should have seen how the geoloed. I was so lucky! Being allowed gists of his day treated Wegener. back there changed my whole life They hated the poor guy because by placing the world of knowl- he had dared to step out of his edge at my fingertips! own fields — geophysics and Meanwhile, back there among meteorology — to show them the “stacks” that day I found a something they had overlooked. reference to a book written by They joined ranks and treated a man called Alfred Wegener. I him like a nut, pooh-poohing his came across it almost by chance. ideas and saying that he had “no I was following some vague and proof of his theory.” very hostile comments in a geolProof? What of? An obvious ogy book when — lo and behold! truth? It didn’t matter to them

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shelves — which they do by the way, and very nicely indeed! Nor did they pay any attention to the fact that Wegener pointed out that if you go to Africa and South America you will find that the rock formations on either side of the Atlantic Ocean match up perfectly — granite matching granite, sandstone matching sandstone, limestone matching limestone, and so on. That could not be a coincidence, could it?

I believed every word Wegener said. It didn’t matter that in his day there was no way to show how it had all come about; the simple truth was as plain as the nose on your face: It had

happened and that was that! He left it to future, better equipped, scientists to come up with the “how,” which partly happened in the 1960s when measurements taken by satellites proved that he was right and all the butt-heads were wrong.

Didn’t help me much in 1940, though, or Wegener either. He died a hero’s death in 1930 when he and another brave man sacri-

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They would not give the poor guy the time of day.

They said things like, “Oh, the oceanic crust is too firm for the continents to simply plow through it.” And they chose to ignore the fact that Wegener had been very careful to point out that the continents did not fit together at the their current coastlines, but at about 700 feet below sea level, at the edges of the continental

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The Rim Area Gardeners start the New Year with a meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11.

The program, “Feeding our Feathered Friends,” will demonstrate different ways to feed the birds in winter in Rim Country.

The group meets the second Monday of the month at the Church of Christ on Tyler Parkway. Come at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments; the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Should you have any questions, please call Diane at (928) 595-1265.

Photographers to meet

Members of the Rim Country Photography/Camera Club meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11.

This month’s presentation by Tom Lutz is about photographic intent. It has been said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This discussion challenges that statement when the photographer wants the viewer to see it from his perspective. Tom describes a photo shoot that was intended to support a promotional article about “serving the homeless.” However, a story within a story emerged with one of the photos. He’ll show that photo, ask the audience to tell what they see, and then read the REAL story (that Tom wants you to see).

The Rim Country Camera Club (R3C) is s group of photography enthusiasts that meet once a month, hold field trips and occasional seminars focused on learning, mentoring and having fun with photography.

The meeting is open to all those interested in photography and there is no charge to attend. If you need directions to the meeting location, please call Harold Rush at (928) 474-9673.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help others recover from alcoholism. For more information on local meetings, call (928) 474-3620.

Alanon

Alanon meets: Monday at 6 p.m., St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Payson; Wednesday at 1 p.m., Southern Baptist Church, Star Valley. For information call Kali at (503) 354-4402.

Alateen meetings have been suspended until further notice. For information call Helen at (928) 9786424.

Write Your Story

This is a group of people who want to get their life story written for their family. The group meets from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays at 215 N. Beeline Highway, the home of Banner High Country Seniors.

Members share a little of what they have written as an incentive to keep writing.

Overeaters Anonymous

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There are no fees or dues. The only membership requirement is a desire to not compulsively overeat anymore.

Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 9783706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 8280917 or (928) 478-4361.

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Celebrate Recovery is a group for those with hurts, habits and hangups. Celebrate God’s healing power through eight recovery principles and Christ-centered 12 steps. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain Bible Church. For more information, call (928) 472-7800.

The Payson Womans Club, the oldest service club in Payson, holds general membership meetings at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Payson Womans Club building, 510 W. Main St. Member­ ship is open to local women ages 18 and up.

Moose Lodge events

The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month.

The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available.

Also, on the second, third, and fourth Thursday Diana Marie provides music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The lodge is open to members and their guests.

The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.

Friendship Bible Class

Friendship Bible Class, a non-denominational Bible study for women, meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim. All women in the community are invited. For information, call Marilyn at (928) 474-6712.

TOPS in Pine

The TOPS 412 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Pine group meets Tuesdays at the LDS chapel in Pine.

Weigh-in is at 7:50 a.m., the meeting is from 8:10 a.m. to 9 a.m.

All ages welcome. The group is

The Payson Tea Party will have its regular meetings at 6 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of the month starting in January. The next meeting is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson.

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The Rim Area Gardeners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Church of Christ on Tyler Parkway. The topic of discussion will be different ways to feed the birds in winter in Rim Country. for men and women looking for a support group and accountability in losing weight.

For more information, call Barbara at (928) 476-5955 or Charlotte at (928) 978-3640.

Senior Singles with Spirit

The Senior Singles with Spirit group is composed of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you.

Come check us out.

The group meets at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson.

For more information, call Paula at (480) 695-2786.

Rim Country CoDA

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step fellowship of women and men whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self discovery — learning to love ourselves.

Meeting time is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Philip’s Catholic Church (education building to right of church), 511 S. St. Philips St., Payson.

For more information, contact

Sharon (480) 244-1393 or Diane (928) 468-1852.

Masonic Lodge

The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.

Libertarian meeting

Rim residents who believe the U.S. Constitution is America’s only “Operating System” are invited to attend the area Libertarian Party’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m., the second Tuesday each month at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson.

To be on the “Re-boot America” contact list, leave request at another selfstartingamerican@gmail.com or call Jeff at (928) 478-0010 or Bruce at (602) 769-1282 with inquiries.

Posse members wanted

The Gila County Sheriff’s Posse is looking for new members.

The Posse is a uniformed volunteer group who serve the Sheriff and the people of Northern Gila County.

The Posse is called on for emergencies such as forest fires, floods and snow events as well as many critical daily support roles such as court security, prisoner transports and more.

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Payson Rimstones Rock Club meets Jan. 13

The Payson Rimstones Rock Club meets Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Payson Library, 328 N. McLane Road. The board meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. The regular meeting will follow at 3:30 p.m.

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Have you ever seen a bunch of senior ladies, wildly dressed?

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Where they go? Wonder no more.

Come to one of Fancy Flair of Red’s luncheon meetings and see for yourself. Good company and door prizes await you — but most of all FUN! No RSVP needed. If you are 55 to 100, the door’s open. We meet the second Wednesday of every month at different establishments. Contact Queen Mum Mary Smith at 468-8766 for more information.

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The Payson Art League has a new meeting place at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson. All PAL meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at the library. Everyone is invited to attend; you do not have to be a member.

The members of PAL invite Rim residents and visitors to join them at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12 for refreshments and to visit with the artists who show and share their work. A short business meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program by Sally Myers, who will demonstrate painting a landscape in acrylic using brushes and a palette knife.

For information, contact Sally Myers at (928) 472-8651 or email solveig4art@yahoo.com.

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Pro Rodeo Committee

Tea Party changes meeting dates

Democratic Women of Rim Country

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archaeologist for the Tonto National Forest, presenting Native American uses of rocks and minerals. The public is welcome to attend.

The club’s field trip is slated to start at 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16.

Meet at the north parking area of Taco Bell. Participants will be collecting the red ring nodules.

Payson Pro Rodeo Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month in the Swiss Village Quality Inn (formerly Best Western) conference building at 6 p.m. New members welcome.

For information, call (928) 4727294.

Celebrate Recovery

The Democratic Women of Rim Country meet at noon Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. Come at 11:30 a.m. to order lunch and visit with friends. Men are always welcome.

The meeting will include discussion of the Presidential Preference Election coming up in February.

For more information, call Carol at (928) 468-1115.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Gila County Sheriff’s building located just north of Main Street on McLane (this building was also known as the old Gila County Jail). Women and men are both encouraged to join.

Call Ellen Prentice at (928) 9700812 for further information.

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Applications for the Men’s SUPERSTARS! event, scheduled for Saturday, March 5, are now available at the Payson Elk’s Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway. All male singers are invited to apply and audition for the show. Applications must be completed and returned to the Lodge by Saturday, Jan. 30.

Tickets are now on sale for the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater show — “Pasta, Passion, and Pistols” — which takes place Saturday, Jan. 30. Tickets will be available until Thursday, Jan. 21 or until sold out, whichever comes first.

For more information on either event, call the Lodge at (928) 4742572.

Bridge results

Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge for Jan. 5 were: Carol Blann, first; Nyla Lutz, second; Kay Hutchinson, third.

The group is in need of more players. It plays at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Area residents and guests are welcome.

Please call Carol Blann at (928) 978-3881 for reservations and information.

Volunteer in the new year

Become a contributing Payson citizen by volunteering on JustServe.org.

Many organizations and non-profit groups are listed on JustServe.org and could use your time and talents to help disadvantaged people and to beautify our town.

Current opportunities and causes you can benefit include battered women, humane society, visitors center, police department, Adopt A Street, and the hospital.

Go to JustServe.org and shop for the volunteer opportunity that fits you. Or simply register your name and interest and you will be notified when a new project fits your interest.

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PAWS is having their monthly meeting on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the library. It was rescheduled due to the snow.

Melisa and Andrew from Rim Country Pet Salon on Main Street will be our guests. They will discuss the services that they offer in the salon. Come and you may learn some grooming tips too.

Everyone is invited, and complimentary light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call Dorothy Howell at (928) 472-7396.

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Then that special person walked through the front doors. When the lovely couple came in asking to see Poppet, we were hopeful!

True to her nature, Poppet was mouthy with the woman and we thought for sure there was no way she was still going to want to adopt her. Our office manager corrected Poppet and the woman asked if that was all you had to do when she acted out. Ka Trina told her yes and the woman was still interested! After nearly a year and half with us, it was time for Poppet to go home. She willingly went into the cat carrier and we all had tears of joy in our eyes as we said goodbye and congratulations.

Below is an update from Poppet’s new mom.

“I just wanted to tell you that Poppet is settling in. She did NOT like the ride to Pine at first but soon, instead of yowling, her “talk” seemed more like muttering than anything.

The first hour at home was spent exploring every nook and cranny and then she discovered a windowsill that overlooks the side yard. She spent about two hours there, hopped off, came over to me for about 30 seconds and then went back to yard-watching.

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Pictured above are just two of the many wonderful animals available for adoption at the HSCAZ shelter. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays. All pets are already spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. To learn more, call us or visit www. humanesocietycentralaz.org.

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The Payson Roundup, chosen as Newspaper of the Year by both Arizona Newspapers Association and Local Media Association, announces new initiatives to assist our readers and advertisers.

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FLYER BOARD

The Payson Roundup will include local ads on our home page at Payson.com with Flyer Board. These ads can be shared via Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

LEGACY.COM

To provide a lasting tribute to our loved ones, Legacy.com offers an online portal for tributes, remembrances and eternal thoughts.

PHOTO/TEXT

Our classified photo ads will now include an ID number that readers can text to see additional photos.

VIDEOS

Run 30-45 second videos complete with sight and sound at Payson.com on our home page and employment page.

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Firefighter/EMT/CEP, $12.28 - $18.43/hr for EMT, $14.09 - $20.24/hr for CEP, plus benefits.

Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x5012; pick one up at Town Hall or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 01/21/16. EOE Order: 10079260 Cust: -Majestic Rim / Compass Senior Keywords: ad to follow art#: 20131509 Class: Hospitality Size: 2.00 X 2.00 Town of Payson

Police/Fire/911 Dispatcher Trainee starting at $15.58/hr or Dispatcher I starting at $16.38/hr, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits. Must be willing to work irregular hours such as holidays, nights, and weekends. Obtain required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x5012; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 01/27/16. EOE

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hour plus housing. Dates of need: 02/05/2016 to 12/05/2016. A signed contract may be required. 3/4 work guarantee. All work tools and equipment provided. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worker will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Performs any combination of the following tasks on the ranch. Attend to livestock–feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters—calving, maintaining cattle herd health. Builds and cleans corrals. Wean calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows.

Move livestock to pasture for grazing. Examines animals to detect diseases and injuries. Assist with castration of livestock, and identification marking.

Maintain all fences, corrals, cabins, buildings, range improvements, and livestock equipment used for proper cattle management. Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Must have knowledge of building and repair of fence, irrigation knowledge and management, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock. Light mechanical skills preferred. Maintain ranch buildings. Maintain equipment in a working condition and observe safe practices. Assist with shipping cows and calves. Longer hours (night shifts during calving) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be required when feeding cows supplemental rations, calving season, irrigation and haying season.

Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employer’s requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climactic conditions, which may include, at times, dusty conditions, wind, etc.

Temperatures in early spring and late fall are cool; winters very cold (-30 degrees F.) Temperatures during working hours in the summer can reach a high of 100 degrees F.

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YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS 123 N. Pinon Rd. (Star Valley), Fri. & Sat. Jan. 8 & 9 from 8am to 4pm: King Bed, Headboard w/Drawers underneath, Queen Headboard w/shelves and drawers, Dining Table w/6 chairs, Freezer, Woodchipper/Shredder, Grill, Tool Box, Tools, Yard Tools, Saddles and tack, Washer & Dryer and Much More!

Part-time DINING ASSISTANT – 20 hours, includes weekends.

Looking for caring individuals with a strong desire to work with an elderly population.

Background check and references are required.

Please apply at Majestic Rim – 310 E. Tyler Parkway.

For additional information, call (928) 474-3912.

Majestic Rim is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL Local Non-Profit, looking for a Full Time Program Assistant, Word, Excel, Team Player, Great Customer Service, and Must Love Children; Bilingual a Plus! email your resume to: payson.aznonprofit@gmail.com

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Hospice Aide Inpatient Unit RN

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

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HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING ETC. Cleaning Services, Regular Schedulled Cleanings, Organizing and Move-Outs!

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is seeking an independent contractor to deliver newspapers,Tuesdays and Friday Afternoons, in Pine and Strawberry Arizona.

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Must be 21 years of age, good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive & proof of insurance on vehicle.

Attached to your application provide a motor vehicle report.

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FOR SALE Custom made vintage Italian solid marble coffee table.

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Town of Payson Police Officer Recruit $18.07 - $27.11/hr or Certified Police Officer $19.95 - 29.93/hr, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits. Obtain required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x5012; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 01/14/16. EOE Order: 10079577 Cust: -Banner Payson Medical Center / Keywords: 156422 PFS Rep General Surgery 155040 MA Ortho. art#: 20131975 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

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LEGAL NOTICES 16011: 12/18, 12/25/2015, 1/1, 1/8/2016: TS/File 126879.10219 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on JANUARY 2, 2007, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2007-000028 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on FEBRUARY 10, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: Lot 44, WOODHILL UNIT ONE, according to Map Nos. 677 through 677C, records of Gila County, Arizona.

Purported Property Address: 809 W. SHERWOOD, PAYSON, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 304-90-044. Original Principal Balance: $122,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: FRANK N. GLEMBA and SALLY M. GLEMBA, 510 W. LOCUST RD., PAYSON, AZ 85541.

Original/Current Trustor: RCI INC., an Arizona corporation, P.O. BOX 1500, PAYSON, AZ 85547. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $122,000.00 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: NOVEMBER 6, 2015. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary.

Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on November 9, 2015, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

16019: 12/25/2015, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on June 21, 2005 in Instrument No. 2005-010865 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION

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TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder At the Front Entrance of the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 at 11:00 AM on March 16, 2016: LOT 231, PAYSON NORTH UNIT FIVE, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 480, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA Purported Street address: 602 North Granite D r i v e , Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel # 302-70-231 Original Principal Balance $117,000.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, Texas 75019.

Name and Address of Original Trustor:Ronney D. Bradford and Charlene Bradford, husband and wife, 602 North Granite Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Jason P. Sherman, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 602-222-5711 Dated: December 8, 2015 /s/Jason P. Sherman.

Jason P. Sherman, Trustee Manner of Trustee Qualification: The Trustee qualifies pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-803(A)(2) as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. .

Name of Trustee’s Regulator: The Trustee’s Regulator is the State Bar of Arizona.

STATE OF ARIZONA}} ss.

COUNTY OF MARICOPA } The foreg o i n g instrument was acknowledged before me on December 8, 2015, by Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as Trustee. /s/ Kari Sheehan NOTARY PUBLIC My commission 9/12/2018

expires:

16021: 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (PUBLICATION) OF THE JOHN WARREN VISCONTI REVOCABLE TRUST DATED STEPTEMBER 24, 1994 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FRED A. SCHOEN is the Trustee of the JOHN WARREN VISCONTI REVOCABLE TRUST DATED September 24, 1994 (hereinafter “Trust”), of which JOHN WARREN VISCONTI was the settler. JOHN WARREN VISCONTI died on October 14, 2015. Pursuant to A.R.S. §14-6103, all persons having claims against JOHN WARREN VISCONTI and/or the Trust are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, if notice is given as provided

by A.R.S. §14-3801(A), or within 60 days after mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Trustee at the address set forth: c/o Fred A. Schoen, Trustee.

1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle Washington 98101.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2015. /s/ FRED A. SCHOEN, Successor Trustee 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 2000

LEGAL NOTICES Seattle, Washington 98101 Morrill & Aronson, P.L.C. By /s/ Layne Morrill, Esq. 3636 North Central Avenue Suite 850 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/16 CNS-2829228# 16024: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2016 TS No. 2015-00579-AZ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 08/08/2006 and recorded on 08/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-013844, Book —Page —- and rerecorded on as in the official records of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501, in Gila County, on 03/24/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: LOT 2, OF PAYSON NORTH UNIT 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NOS. 419 AND 419A. Purported Street Address: 802 NORTH EASY STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 30266002A Original Principal Balance: $ 196,200.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series ARSI 2006-M3 c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1661 Worthington Road West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: RAMON PATINO, SR. AND MARIA PATINO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, 802 NORTH EASY STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. Northpark Town Center, 1000 Abernathy Rd NE; Bldg 400, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30328 (866) 960-8299 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (866) 960-8299 W e b s i t e : http://www.altisource.com/M ortgageServices/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.as px Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. DATED: 11/30/2015 /s/ Chelsea Jackson, Chelsea Jackson, Trustee Sale Assistant The successor trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee’s capacity as an Escrow Agent as required by A.R.S. § 33-803 (A)(6). The successor trustee’s regulator is the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Fulton On 11/30/2015, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned

LEGAL NOTICES and sworn, personally appeared Chelsea Jackson, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal. /s/ Stephanie Spurlock, Stephanie Spurlock, NOTARY PUBLIC Clayton County, Georgia My Commission Expires: April 9, 2017 16027: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (PUBLICATION) OF THE JOHN WARREN VISCONTI REVOCABLE TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 1994 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FRED A. SCHOEN is the Trustee of the JOHN WARREN VISCONTI REVOCABLE TRUST DATED September 24, 1994 (hereinafter “Trust”), of which JOHN WARREN VISCONTI was the Settlor. JOHN WARREN VISCONTI died on October 14, 2015. Pursuant to A.R.S. §14-6103, all persons having claims against JOHN WARREN VISCONTI and/or the Trust are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, if notice is given as provided

by A.R.S. §14-3801(A), or within 60 days after mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Trustee at the address set forth: c/o Fred A. Schoen, Trustee, 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle Washington 98101.

DATED this 15th day of December, 2015. /s/Fred A. Schoen FRED A. SCHOEN, Successor Trustee 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 2000 Seattle, Washington 98101 Morrill & Aronson, P.L.C. By /s/Layne Morrill Layne Morrill, Esq. 3636 North Central Avenue Suite 850 Phoenix Arizona 85012 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/16 CNS-2830739# 16028: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 124000 Title No. 14-117989 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on 05/23/2006 in Instrument No. 2006-008875**and Modified on 7/25/2012 by Instrument No. 2012-009220, Book xx, Page xx, records of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501 on 03/09/2016 at 11:00 AM. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL. Secured property is legally described as: The North half of Lots 7 and 9, Block 3, of INDIAN HILL ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF MIAMI, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map(s) No. 41 PURPORTED STREET ADDRESS: 213 South Cedar Avenue, Miami, AZ 85539 TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S): 206-21-138 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE: $38,400.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the

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LEGAL NOTICES United States of America 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton, OR 97005 Name and Address of Original Trustor: Barbara J. Crockett 213 South Cedar Avenue Miami, AZ 85539 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable.

Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Name and Address of Trustee: Christina Harper, Esq. 301 E. Bethany Home Road, #A-227 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Telephone: (877) 914-3498 Sales Line: (714) 730-2727 Dated: December 9, 2015 Christina Harper, Attorney at Law Successor Trustee The Successor Trustee herein qualifies as Trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the Arizona State Bar as required by A.R.S Section 33-803(a)(2). The Trustee’s regulator is the Arizona State Bar. A-FN4554119 01/08/2016, 01/15/2016, 01/22/2016, 01/29/2016 16031: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2016; Trustee Sale No: MARTINDALE-BELTRAN Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Recorded: 12/28/2015 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents (if applicable) dated November 7, 2006, and recorded on November 17, 2006 in Instrument Number 2006-019749, Records of Gila County, Arizona NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ on March 29, 2016 at 11:00AM of said day: Legal: The Southwesterly 41 Feet Of Lot 3, And The Southwesterly 41 Feet Of Lot 4, Block 4, Central Heights Townsite, According To The Plat Of Record In The Office Of The County, Recorder Of Gila County, Arizona, Recorded In Map No. 52. The street address is purported to be: 5525 S. Glendale Ave. Globe, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-08-026 Original Principal Balance: $ 37,000.00 Name and address of original Trustor: Kathryn W. Harder, An Unmarried Woman PO Box 315 Claypool, AZ 85532 Name and address of the Beneficiary: Mickey J. Gomez And Kellie R. Gomez, Husband And Wife 8510 N. Cantora Way Tucson, AZ 85743 Name and address of Trustee: James C. Frisch King & Frisch, P.C. 6226 E. Pima, Ste. 150 Tucson, AZ 85712 Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, expressed or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. Trustee’s Phone number: 520.790.4061 Sale Information: www.mkconsultantsinc.com/ Dated this 22nd day of December, 2015 By: /s/ James

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LEGAL NOTICES C. Frisch, Successor Trustee Manner of Trustee Qualification: Member Of The State Bar Of Arizona Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar Of Arizona State Of Arizona } } ss. County Of Pima } On this 22nd day of December, 2015, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared James C. Frisch personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal. /s/ Leanna M. Levine Notary Public My commission expires 9/30/2019 16033: 1/8, 1/12, 1/15/2016 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION Pursuant to A.R.S. 10-3202 PARTNERS OF THE FOREST, INC. File No. 2040552-6 Articles of Incorporation of the undersigned, all citizens of the United States and the State of Arizona, desiring to form a Non-Profit Corporation under the Non-Profit Corporation Laws of the State of Arizona, do hereby certify: ARTICLE 1 The name of the Corporation shall be Partners of the Forest, Inc. ARTICLE 2 The place in this state where the principal office of the Corporation and the place of business is 1009 E. Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541.

ARTICLE 3 The name a n d address of the statutory agent in Arizona is Edward M. Fries, 603 N. Oak Ridge Rd. Payson, AZ 85541.

ARTICLE 4 T h i s C o r p o r a tion is organized exclusively for charitable purposes including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future tax code.

ARTICLE 5 T h e names and addresses of the persons who are the incorporators and initial members of the Corporation are: James R. Clayton, President, 2003 Spirit Ridge Court, Payson, AZ 85541; Edward M. Fries, Treasurer, 603 N. Oak Ridge Rd., Payson, AZ 85541; Peggy J. Reed, member, 412 W. Corral Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Michael Newbold, Member, PO Box 1825, Payson, AZ 85547; Jerry Farr, member, 1011 N. Chalet Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Charlotte Farr, Member, 1011 N. Chalet Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Pat Shelton, Secretary, 3933 E. Highway 260, Unit 148, Payson, AZ 85541.

ARTICLE 6 No part of t h e net earnings of the Corporation of donations of cash, services or goods shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, directors, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article 4 hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the Corporation shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any other activities or exercise any powers that are not permitted to be carried on: (a) by a Corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (or to the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law or statute) or: (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Reve-

LEGAL NOTICES nue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Laws or statutes).

ARTICLE 7 Upon the d i s s o lution of the Corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the Corporation, dispose of all of its assets exclusively for the purposes of the Corporation in such a manner, or to such organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious or scientific purpose as shall at the same time qualify as an exempt organization, or organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue laws or statutes) as the Board of Directors shall determine.

Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed by the Superior Court of the County in which the principal office of the Corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization, or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

ARTICLE 8 The power of indemnification under Arizona Revised Statutes shall not be denied or limited by the bylaws of the Corporation.

ARTICLE 9 The initial b o a r d of directors shall consist of 7 directors. The names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as the directors until the first annual meeting of the Board of Directors or until their successors are elected and qualified are: James R. Clayton, President, 2003 Spirit Ridge Court, Payson, AZ 85541; Edward M. Fries, Treasurer, 603 N. Oak Ridge Rd., Payson, AZ 85541; Peggy J. Reed, member, 412 W. Corral Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Michael Newbold, Member, PO Box 1825, Payson, AZ 85547; Jerry Farr, member, 1011 N. Chalet Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Charlotte Farr, Member, 1011 N. Chalet Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Pat Shelton, Secretary, 3933 E. Highway 260, Unit 148, Payson, AZ 85541.

ARTICLE 10 T h e C o r p o r a t i o n shall not practice of permit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, national origin, religion, physical handicap, p o l i t ical affiliation or disability.

T h e ARTICLE 11 C o r p o r a t i o n will have members.

CERTIFICATION: Executed this 30th day of September, 2015 by all of the incorporators: /s/ James R. Clayton, James R. Clayton; /s/ Edward M. Fries, Edward M. Fries; /s/ Peggy J. Reed, Peggy J. Reed; /s/ Michael Newbold, Michael Newbold; /s/ Jerry Farr, Jerry Farr; /s/ Charlotte Farr, Charlotte F a r r ; /s/ Pat Shelton, Pat Shelton.

Acceptance of Appointment

by Statutory Agent: The undersigned hereby acknowledges and accepts the appointment as statutory agent of the above names corporation effective this 30th day of September, 2015. /s/ Edward M. Fries, Edward M. Fries.

16036: 1/8, 1/12, 1/15/2016 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT 1.

ENTITY NAME: Central AZ Properties PLLC 2.

A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: P-1761022-1 3.

ENTITY NAME CHANGE (x) Central AZ Properties LLC 4.

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE CHANGE (x) Changing to Manager-Managed LLC 5.

D U R AT I O N C H A N G E (x) Perpetual 6.

ENTITY TYPE CHANGE (x) Changing to Non-Professional LLC 7.

N/A 8.

N/A By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) I ACCEPT /s/ Deborah Rose, Deborah Rose 12/16/2015 (x) This is a manager-managed LLC and I am signing individually a s a (x) manager: /s/ Deborah Rose, Deborah Rose; 12/16/2015

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, January 8, 2016

Winter camping brings inner peace From page 1B to get to and has plenty of water access — Roosevelt Lake.

During the summer, the lake is a bustling place for campers and boaters. The shores fill up with RVs and there is barely a place to launch a boat.

But during the winter, we discovered, there are just a few people at the lake.

We initially anticipated camping along the shores of Roosevelt, but found the gates locked.

We ventured a little farther down State Route 188 and the blue ramadas of Cholla Campground came into view. We found the entrance to the campground open and no guard on duty.

We drove through the maze of loops and wound up on the Christmas Loop where there is a tents-only sub loop.

Cholla is the largest all-solar powered campground in the United States. There are 206 campsites, each with a shade ramada, fire ring with a built-in grill and a picnic table. During the winter, you can stay at the campground a maximum of six months. It appeared several people had set up a long-term camp, with solar panels and yard art.

Because each spot on the tent loop has an incredible view of the lake and the surrounding snow dusted mountains, choosing a spot was difficult.

And because it is the winter, there was not another camper in sight. In fact, on our first visit to the lake, not one car drove through the tent loop.

We settled on T7, which is the closest to the lake and tucked back behind some bushes.

Our only neighbors were a pack of coyotes who howled at the moon or something they had killed. I am not sure because I am not versed on coyote calls, but our dog never raised her head or showed much interest in the pack, so I figured they were a safe distance away.

The campsites at Cholla sit up on a bluff overlooking the lake; so some scrambling is required to reach the water.

With two sweaters, a ski coat, double layered pants and a hat on, I skidded down to the lake so my boyfriend could willingly sit in the frigid lake.

We built a small fire by the shore and he walked in and calmly floated for 10 minutes, his head bobbing on the surface while our dog looked on in quizzical wonder.

Beer in hand, I waited to light the fire, not quite ready to commit to taking the plunge.

He did great though and was not shivering or blue after his soak.

A few weeks later, we convinced a group of friends to join us at the lake. While they listened to his instructions for breathing, none were too quick to join him in the lake.

We did, however, hop in kayaks and paddle around the bay.

My boyfriend says he feels an immense sense of calm when he does cold therapy. He is aware of the cold, but the pain does not bother him.

I too felt peace on the lake, but from the comforts of a blue, plastic kayak.

I floated on the surface for what felt like hours, barely a ripple on the lake, the bass breaking the stillness as they gobbled up insects.

And I didn’t feel any pain.

So, while I might not be brave enough yet to take a dip in a cold stream or load my bathtub up with ice, he is on to something with these winter trips.

Cold weather camping tips Keeping warm is the most important part of cold weather camping. Campers should remember the acronym “C-O-L-D” to stay warm: “C” — Clean: Insulation is only effective when heat is trapped in open air spaces; keep insulation layers clean and fluffy. Dirt, grime and perspiration can mat down those air spaces and reduce the warmth of a garment.

“O” — Overheating: A steady flow of warm blood will keep your body well heated. Several loosely fitting layers of clothing and footgear allow maximum insulation without impeding circulation.

“L” — Loose Layers: Avoid overheating by adjusting the layers of your clothing to meet the outside temperature. Excessive sweating can dampen garments, which can lead to chills.

“D” — Dry: Damp clothing and sweaty skin can cause the body to cool quickly, leading to frostbite and hypothermia. Avoid cotton clothes that absorb moisture. Always brush off excess snow before entering heated areas. Keep clothing around the neck loosened to allow heat and moisture to escape.

Sleeping

Winter camping experts advise changing clothes before going to bed. Damp clothes cause the body to chill, leading to frostbite and hypothermia. Use a thick pair of sweats or thermal underwear for sleeping. Also wear wool or thick, cotton socks and a stocking cap at night.

Sleeping bags should be winter-rated. These are typically stuffed with five pounds of Hollofil, Fiberfil or other polyester ticking.

Put the bag on a sleeping mat; one-inch thick high-density rubber foam is preferable.

Don’t use an air mattress or sleep off the ground on a cot. The air underneath will cool and create a threatening situation. A spare wool or natural fiber blanket can be used in place of a pad.

Food

When camping in winter, extra calories are needed to keep your body warm, so plan on lots of extra carbohydrates.

Other tips

To keep boots from freezing overnight, put them under your sleeping bag. Lay them on their sides, soles out, below the bag where your backside rests. The warmth of the bag and your body should keep the frost out and help keep you from rolling off the sleeping pad in the night.

Keep gloves, socks and the clothes that will fit inside your sleeping bag, what doesn’t fit, put under the bag. This will keep the clothes warm and make dressing more comfortable, plus provide extra insulation at night.

A non-leaking water bottle, filled with heated water, put inside the sleeping bag before retiring will warm it up.

Go for a night hike or play an active game just before crawling into your sleeping bag. After getting in the bag, take a mouthful of water and eat something fatty, like cookies, this gets the furnace started and helps keep it going throughout the night.

Bring extras of everything — stoves and lanterns will fail, water bottles will freeze and crack.

For more information on winter camping, contact the Payson Ranger Station at 928-474-7900.

Alexis Bechman/Roundup

During the winter, you can pick just about any spot along the shore to fish at Roosevelt Lake and at the campgrounds that remain open there are plenty of spaces to park a truck and camper, RV or pitch a tent.