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Heroin epidemic claims another life in Payson by

Peter Aleshire

Tuesday. Police and fire units responded and found one man already dead and another unconscious and “incoherent.”

Emergency crews could not revive Richard Maly, 32, from Tucson.

They treated and transported Rickie Stansberry, 45, to the hospital.

Police officers found evidence of heroin use in the room.

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The heroin epidemic in Rim Country apparently claimed another life this week when police found the body of a young Tucson man in the Days Inn Hotel on the Beeline Highway.

Police responded to the report of two unconscious men at about 11:13 a.m. on

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A surge in addiction to prescription painkillers has spawned a new heroin epidemic in the United States, with young and middle aged adults in rural communities like Payson at the epicenter of the increased in deaths and overdoses.

The federal Centers for Disease Control reports a 63 percent increase in

heroin addiction nationwide in the past decade. About 45 percent of those now hooked on heroin are also addicted to prescription painkillers. Teenagers in rural communities are about 35 percent more likely to have abused heroin in the past month as teens in urban areas, a sharp reversal from previous statistics on heroin use, according to the CDC.

Nationally, the number of deaths from heroin overdoses tripled from 2010 to 2013.

Payson Police Chief Don Engler said heroin now represents the leading illegal drug problem in Rim Country, having overtaken meth.

Stansberry will likely face criminal charges.

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Stopping the violence Councilor Blair dies He was a bright beacon of joy

True tale of terror and redemption by

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Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Ed Blair, a former Payson Town Council member and retired Lutheran pastor, has died. He lost a brief fight with pancreatic cancer early on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

It was his wish to have a funeral and burial in Buffalo, Minn.

Blair’s daughter, Carmen, posted this at caringbridge.org, where the

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Rosco Dabney, a crack shot from his days as a Marine in Vietnam, remembers when he pointed his gun at his girlfriend and pulled the trigger.

“Back when I was a Black Panther, I shot at a girlfriend point blank — she had her 2-year-old’s hand in hers,” he said. “I’m an expert shot, but it went into the air.”

For that, he is eternally grateful. Since then, his life has completely changed.

Dabney said during the years after he returned from Vietnam, he turned to alcohol, drugs and violence against women, to fill the hole in his heart.

Peter Aleshire/Roundup He lived in what he called an Rosco Dabney is a minister and Time Out Domestic arsenal and didn’t go anywhere Violence Shelter board member. He also is a combat veteran without a rifle. He said he could who confronted and mastered his own resort to violence in sell any drug anyone was inter- his relationships to “fill the hole” he felt. ested in taking.

“It’s my belief that every per- rights movement, faced combat suffering from holes in their son that drinks or consumes in Vietnam, worked the streets hearts, but he had to have an drugs is really as a drug deal- epiphany to reach that place of trying to meder, served as peace and understanding. icate a deep a police officer “I blamed everybody for inner proband now min- everything ... that’s called pride lem,” Dabney isters to peo- ... anything but taking self said. “My case ple facing the responsibility. Pride doesn’t was the divorce demons admit its mistakes. When peoOne in a series same of my parents.” he has con- ple get out of pride ... then they He grew up fronted. begin to see clearly,” he said. on the streets of Tulsa, Okla., Since 2006, Dabney has also “The forgiveness has to be first after his parents divorced. In served on the board of the Time — I forgave myself.” his tumultuous life, he has Out Shelter. marched in the non-violent civil He now counsels many See True tale, page 2A

family has kept updates since his diagnosis and hospitalization: “Visitation is at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a prayer service Saturday, Jan. 16. The funeral will be at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, preceded by an hour of visitation. There will be a reception at the church following the service. Zion is located at 1200 See Former, page 2A

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All Bikes gets the boot

A County After 28 years, the owner of Rye’s All Bikes was locked out of the property forces Wednesday, where he had amassed a breathtaking collection of bikes and motorcycles before a massive fire consumed his business. owner That collection ultimately led to the eviction of Ron Adler. Gila County wanted the property at 16603 Highway 87 cleaned up to meet zoning restrictions, but to scrap Adler could not afford to comply and fell behind on his rent.

Some called the packed two-acre yard a treasure trove of antique bicycles and while others saw it as a salvage yard full of junk. thousands motorbikes, In July 2013, a large fire tore through the back half of the lot, destroying of bikes • See County forces cleanup, page 10A by

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Charter school protested

P A Alliance The Rim Country Educational Alliance board members silently listened on lease Thursday as Payson Unified School Board President Barbara Underwood and others urged them to reject a proposal to lease 10 acres on the 253-acre univerapproval sity site to a charter school.

The remarks came during the public comment period of the board’s agenda, so the board could not get into a discussion of the issue without violating the open process meeting law, which requires issues to appear on an agenda before the meeting.

The American Leadership Academy has already submitted plans and a remains $30,000 check for plan review to the Town of Payson to build a charter school on one corner of the site bought by the Alliance and the Rim Country Educational unclear • See Charter school, page 10A by

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Victory lap for Payson’s Fiesta float by

Michele Nelson

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Despite the chill in the air, Rim Country residents came out to view the massive 2016 Payson Fiesta Bowl Parade float at the Payson High School football parking lot on Monday, Jan. 11.

They marveled at the size.

They gushed about the waterfalls.

And they loved the elk, bear and other aluminum animals scattered around the float.

Lead artist, Thomas Walling has named at least one of the elk on the float Steve, after a young buck he watched grow up near Roundup Road in Payson.

“Years ago by Roundup Road, a young buck showed up and I named him Steve,” he said. “I see him now and he’s all grown up and has multiple wives.”

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Walling walked the length of the parade and loved hearing the things said by locals that often mimicked what parade watchers in Phoenix said.

“You hear everything, ‘Oh! Look at those elk!’ — ‘Look at the mountain bike rider!’ — ‘That camper has marshmallows!’ — ‘I miss Payson, I’ve got to go back there,’” he said.

But the thing he liked the most about the parade? Working with the trees.

“The best thing, I was a tree wrangler,” he said.

That meant making sure the trees were dressed and ready to go and didn’t stray too far from the float.

Randee Garcia was one of those trees. She decided she and her son would march after seeing Cameron Davis’ request for help on Facebook.

It looked like it would be fun. She had no disappointments.

“They were all giving us high fives,” said Garcia. “They were looking forward to the trees. I think I want to do it next year.”

Davis, head of Payson’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department said the only way he would do it again would be if the float had a totally new design, but he prefers to go out on a high note.

“This has been great exposure we have received,” said Davis.

He said the chairman of the Arizona National Bank called him and praised Payson’s float.

“He said it could have been in the Rose Bowl Parade or the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade,” said Davis.

Walling said APS wanted him to Michele Nelson/Roundup design their float for next year.

He said he would rather work for Randee Garcia walked as a tree for the first time this year. She said she’d do it again she had so much fun.

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Former councilor Ed Blair dies From page 1A Highway 25 S, Buffalo, MN 55313 (zionbuffalo.org).

“A memorial service in Payson is still pending.

“We will update Caring Bridge (and Facebook) if any of these plans change.”

When she first posted about his death, Carmen wrote, “Making people laugh in heaven ... I know he is telling jokes in heaven.”

Upon hearing of his passing, several readers posted the following on the Roundup website: “So sorry to read about Mr. Blair. He was one of our best and most honest council members we have ever had. Also a very nice person. He will be greatly missed.” — Pat Randall “Ed was a great man of God with an open heart to all. Will be greatly missed.” — John Hansel “Payson lost a good friend but heaven gained a good and honest man.” — Bob Edwards, former Payson mayor.

Posted at Caring Bridges were these comments: “What can I say about Ed? One in a million. I loved him and Karyl (Mrs. Blair) the minute I stepped into Mt. Cross Church over 11 years ago. He will be so missed ... I can see him smiling in heaven now!” — Mary and Bob Walker Humor was the cornerstone of how Ed Blair connected with people. He loved to joke and when first elected to the Payson Town Council, that good nature was evident.

Upon winning a seat on the council in 2006, the Roundup did a special profile on Blair, which provides a great look at his special touch and lightness of spirit. Remembering him, we reprint some of that article here: Ed Blair couldn’t get elected as an officer of the Lutheran League youth group — an organization he’d belonged to throughout his young life — no matter how hard he tried.

“I was a nerd,” Blair said. “I was loud.”

But, more than a half-century later, Blair avenged the luckless bid for office of his youth.

After a seven-month political bandy, the retired Lutheran pastor eased into one of the four vacant maroon chairs on the council dais Wednesday, May 24.

There, he gave his debut address to the citizenry.

“I pray for (the) wisdom to combine three important items: Growth by local builders that does not exceed resources like water. The second part of the combination is affordable housing, so desperately needed for teachers, seniors, fire and police; and the third part of the combination is to preserve the charm of our mountain town.

“That combination will require the wisdom of Solomon and the wisdom of many citizens, but working together, it can get done.”

Ever the charismatic clergyman, Blair draws strength from his faith in God, the lessons of the Bible and a cheeky sense of humor.

His mirth and quirky personality disarm even the worst of critics, and he’s always easy to spot at events — just find out where the action is and he’s right in the middle of it.

When he laughs, which is often and mostly at himself, his eyes squint behind wire-rimmed glasses.

And although Blair brings humanity and joviality to his religion, he reveres his faith and weighs the impact of his ministry on the small town he served 40 miles outside Minneapolis, called Buffalo.

Blair grew up in Sauk Centre, Minn. — there Blair’s parents provided their two sons, Eddie, as he was called then, and his young brother, Johnny, with a stable moral foundation.

“I had a good childhood,” Blair said. “We were economically poor, but we didn’t know it.”

On Sundays, in the family’s 1941 black Chevy coupe, Blair’s mother took her two boys to a Scandinavian-base Augustana Synod Lutheran Church.

“I was always connected to the church,” Blair said. “My mother made sure I went to Sunday school. I always took it real seriously.”

During his sophomore year in high school, Blair received the call to serve God. “It’s a gradual awareness,” he said. “I said to myself, ‘I think I can do this.’”

After two years of community college, Blair entered Gustavus Aldophus University in St. Peter, Minn.

With a barber stool in the back of his room and a knack for carving flat tops, Blair took the “donations” from customers — because he couldn’t charge for services without a license — to fund his education .... It was a skill he taught himself tending to the hair of his father and brother to help cut costs in the bleak years of his youth.

“During one homecoming weekend I cut 75 heads of hair that week,” he said. “They liked the price.”

Not only did Blair outfit the male population of Gustavus Aldophus University with crew cuts, he met Karyl, his wife, at a first-day-of-school picnic mixer.

The pastor-to-be, alone with a plate full of food after being abandoned by his date, found his mate of 42 years. Fewer than six months later, the couple married.

After attending seminary in Minneapolis, Blair moved his family — Karyl, and their son and daughter — to Buffalo, Minn. where the pastor led a congregation of 3,000 Lutherans for 31 years.

In 2001, the retired golf-fanatic reverend and Karyl, dumped their down coats and headed to the warmer climes of the Southwest and landed in Payson.

While he was retired from his ministry, he continued to stay active in his church, diligently serving Mount Cross Lutheran Church with his contagious good humor, even stepping behind the pulpit from time to time.

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Research backs up Dabney’s assertion.

Researchers Kate Walker, Erica Bowen, Sarah Brown and Emma Sleath published a study in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence that examined numerous studies on how and why men finally stop inflicting domestic violence.

Payson Police Chief Don Engler has his own theory on why abusers abuse. He said after watching three generations of families who chose to turn to violence to resolve conflict, he believes it has to do with control.

“Probably over the years I’ve observed whether they are male or female, they try to control the other person,” he said. “It’s a manipulation or control of the other person or family. That is one of the easier symptoms.”

What triggers that need to control eludes researchers. Walker, Bowen, Brown and Sleath’s research came to the conclusion that many factors, including past abuse and present drug use, trigger for the violence.

But abusers have a typical method of operation or cycle identified in 1979 by Lenore Walker. She discovered that many of the violent relationships she studied followed a cycle that can take days, weeks or months to develop.

The cycle has three parts: The tension-building phase — a disagreement over something domestic such as money, children or jobs starts with verbal abuse. The victim tries to diffuse the situation by pleasing the abuser or giving in or avoiding the situation. As none of these things work, the tension continues to build until the

abuser turns to violence.

Acute battering episode — to break the tension, the abuser turns to violence. Walker found that the victim did not trigger the violence — it would have something to do with the abuser’s emotional state or an external event. Some researchers, however, believe victims unconsciously provoke the violent outburst so they can move onto the honeymoon phase.

The honeymoon phase — once the abuser comes out of the violent mode, he feels remorse and either apologizes, minimizes the violence or blames it on the victim. The abuser may then shower the victim with kindness, generosity or helpfulness. The abuser will also try to convince the victim the abuse will not happen again.

It’s a complicated mixture of emotions and events that Justice Susan Carbon reported seeing in the majority of the domestic violence cases she presided over. The victim genuinely loves the abuser and wants to believe the abuser can change, so they stay.

“When somebody in your life has really pissed you off, you don’t love them any less, you want the behavior to change,” she said.

“Victims (also) want the defendant’s behavior to change.”

Dabney said he changed after studying the Bible and researching spirituality.

“It was in January of ’83,” he said. “I had an experience in the house ... I was awakened at 3 in the morning ... I woke up weeping ... I read another passage in the book. I could see Jesus on the cross and what he did for me ...

I was a person who never cried. I asked God for forgiveness. I have never had another drink or drug since.”

In Walker, Bowen, Brown and Sleath’s study, they found that the transtheoretical model of behavioral change (TTM) can explain why some abusers decide to change.

The TTM model explains that the abuser goes through stages that prepare him to make the decision to stop the domestic violence and then to maintain that choice.

Dabney’s story illustrates TTM. Yet, making that choice is a dynamic process that starts with awareness.

Two researchers, Pandya and Gingerich, watched six male, intimate partner violence perpetrators in rehabilitation therapy. Three completed the program and three did not.

When questioned, the three who dropped out said intimate partner violence met their emotional needs.

In comparison, those who decided to complete the program said once they understood the consequences of their actions, they had to change.

Dabney said his epiphany stopped the behavior completely. He has been married 27 years to his wife.

“I’ve never raised my hand to her,” he said.

He and his wife and some of their children now live in Payson.

They came here with nothing and now own a house and have a ministry called the Glory Train Model Railroad Club.

Dabney counsels others that have gone through what he did.

“When God blesses you, he allows you to help others,” he said. “At one point in time, we had five homeless guys in our home ... occasionally we still take in people. We’ve taken in four different females ... there’s no coincidences with God.”

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There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529).

• Football Fan Giveaway: Players Club Exclusive — Jan. 16 and 17 during the game!

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Museum, Zane Grey Cabin need volunteers

The Northern Gila County Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help with tours of its museum and the Zane Grey Cabin in Green Valley Park.

Ideal volunteers should like to meet new people, want to learn local history and love to talk about Payson.

Hours are flexible.

To learn more, call (928) 474-3483.

Little League registration

The Payson Little League has registration from 8 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at Scoops and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Big 5 through February.

If anyone needs more information, they can call (928) 978-3417.

Non-Profit Summit

The 3rd Annual Non-Profit Summit is from noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino’s Fireside Room.

Attend to find out how your non-profit may become eligible for receipt of unclaimed jackpot funds in 2016. Seating is limited to two members from each organization. Please RSVP to Patty Wisner at (928) 474-6044, extension 5501.

Non-profit organizations that received confirmation of eligibility last year may submit 2016 Renewal form in lieu of attending. Renewal forms are available at Players Club of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino.

Library celebrates penguins

The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., presents a penguin celebration of winter from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15.

Youngsters are invited to come here stories about penguins and create a craft.

Call (928) 474-9260 for more information.

Archaeologists host speaker

The January meeting of the Payson archaeology group is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16 in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Holy Nativity, 1414 Easy St., Payson.

Guest Aaron Wright, will talk about A Campaign for the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument.

The meeting is open to the public.

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A Payson Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Community Radio 96.3 KRIM-FM, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson. Call Pat or Jon at (928) 951-0863 or visit www.Bloodhero.com (sponsor code: payson) to make an appointment or just drop in when you have the time to spare.

Beers for Deer

The Rim Country Chapter Mule Deer Foundation is hosting the first Beers for Deer from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at Buffalo Bar & Grill, 311 S. Beeline Highway.

There will be door prizes and raffles. Come find out what the Mule Deer Foundation does to benefit local wildlife.

Kids are welcome.

Winter Wonderland Ball

A night to remember for special people and their families, a Winter Wonderland Ball, is planned from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Fireside Room.

Only 60 tickets will be sold and cost $40 per person.

This is a black tie event with a dinner of salad, grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable medley, rolls and butter, cheesecake with fruit topping and a beverage.

There will also be dancing to music provided by DJ Craig.

For details, call Teresa Chernov at (928) 978-7487. Sponsors to help those who may not be able to afford the ticket price are encouraged.

Blood drive

A Payson Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Community Radio 96.3 KRIM-FM, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson.

Call Pat or Jon at (928) 951-0863 or visit www.Bloodhero.com (sponsor code: payson) to make an appointment.

Library Friends have genealogy society program

The Library Friends of Payson meeting at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 18 features E. Griff Brown, who will present an informative program on the history of Payson’s genealogy society. He has authored four books, two are on genealogy and two historical fiction.

The Library Friends of Payson presentation for the community, which is held in the library meeting room, will start with a short business meeting at 10 a.m.; the program begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to both the business meeting and the free onehour program The library will be closed on January 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but the meeting room will be open. There will be signs to direct visitors to the side door. If you have any questions, please call the library at (928) 474-9260.

Choral Society plans auditions

The Payson Choral Society is looking for a few new members. Rim residents are invited to try out at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18 at the United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street.

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Concert begin January 18 (that evening at 6:30 p.m. following the tryouts).

If you like to sing, want to have fun with a great group of people, and you are willing to commit to weekly rehearsals come be a part of the Payson Choral Society.

For further information, call John Landino at (928) 468-6684.

Payson Amnesty meets

Amnesty International is one of the largest and oldest grass roots human rights organizations in the world. Through letter writing, petitioning and human rights actions, we shine a light on human rights in our community and throughout the world. Join the local Amnesty International Chapter Monday, Jan. 18 at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 Easy St from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., as members celebrate a year of human rights successes and plan for a new year of human rights actions and events.

For more information call Penny at (928) 978-1268.

More about the Mogollon Monster

Have you ever been curious about Bigfoot, or Sasquatch? Our local Bigfoot researcher, Chuck Jacobs, will give his Part 2 presentation on Rim Country’s version “The Mogollon Monster” at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the Rim Country Museum in Green Valley Park.

Jacobs will talk about the native peoples’ beliefs, how it became known as the Mogollon Monster, and discuss cases he has investigated, as well as his own personal experiences.

Learn social media basics

The Arizona Professional Writers Rim Country Chapter will meet at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 20 in the Payson Library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson.

No RSVP is required. All writers, authors, and the public are welcome to attend.

Join “USA Today” best-selling author D’Elen McClain for a fun hour of social media basics that include Twitter and Facebook. If you’re an author or run a small business and want to sell more books or anything else, joining social media is a must. Be sure to bring a pen or pencil for some hands-on learning so you’re no longer scratching your head when someone says words like: hashtag, algorithm or fan verses friend page.

Free clothing distribution

Kaitie’s Closet’s free clothing distribution this month is from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.,

Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Rim Country Middle School, 304 S. Meadow.

Kaitie’s Closet is a non profit 501(c)3 organization collecting clothes for distribution free to those in need in Rim Country.

Everyone in Rim Country that needs children’s clothes is welcome to attend the distribution.

Organizers would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their donation of new shoes, gently used children’s clothing and monetary contributions and look forward to continuing to provide for the community with your help.

Parents be sure and bring your children to receive new shoes at this distribution.

Play planned at PHS

The PHS Thespians will present the Italian comedy, “Commedia Delight” by Claudia Haas and Richard Cash next week.

It will tickle your funny bone, charm your wit and stretch your imagination.

Longhorn Theatre Company will present this hilarious farce about mistaken identity in the little town of Delight, Italy on January 21, 22 and 23.

Performances at Payson High School are Thursday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 23 begin at 7 pm and Friday afternoon’s performance begins at 4 p.m.

Tickets at the door are $6 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.

Payson Elks event deadlines

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) 474-2572.

Lego Family Fun

The Payson Public Library will again present its Lego Family Fun event from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22.

Participants will be invited to build projects with Legos and the masterpieces will then be be showcased in the lobby display case.

Hashknife returns

The Hashknife Pony Express will gallop through town on Jan. 27.

Riders will take a break at the Payson

Post Office at 4 p.m. before cleaning up for a banquet at the Mazatzal Casino at 6:30 p.m.

At the Post Office, the riders will have the Kids Cowboy Camp Booth open with information and merchandise. They will happily pose for photos as they pick up the mail.

Anyone may attend the banquet, which is a dinner dance. Tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased at the Rim Country Chamber or Bob’s Western Wear.

For more information, please call local organizer Justin Deaton at (928) 978-2954.

LFOP Bookstore clearance

During the month of January, the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is featuring a storewide clearance sale. All items are being offered at two for the price of one.

This includes all books, hard cover as well as paperbacks, videos, puzzles and items in the 50 cent area. Shoppers can mix and match. The second must be of equal or lesser value than the first item. It’s a great way to ensure that you have plenty of reading and viewing material for the cold winter months.

Bookstore stock is constantly changing, so stop by often. All Bookstore proceeds directly support the library. The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. For more information, visit the Library Friends of Payson website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org.

Win tickets for a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway

Ponderosa Chapter #64, Order of the Eastern Star is selling raffle tickets for two, round-trip coach class tickets on the Grand Canyon Railway.

Tickets are $5 each or six for $25 and only 300 tickets will be sold.

The drawing for the tickets will be held at the O.E.S. Stated Meeting Feb. 1, 2016. It is not necessary to be present to win and the tickets are valid until Oct. 31, 2016.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Marjorie Winemiller at 928-4680790 (Payson) or Kathleen Hemmingsen at 602-615-5331 (Pine and Strawberry).

Eastern Star is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping needy children, battered women, veterans and furthering medical research.

Read a book, draw a picture

The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., is inviting its young patrons to read a book and draw a picture about the book to win a gift certificate for a free Subway Fresh Fit Meal for Kids.

The event is part of the library’s ongoing

The Rim Country Classic Auto Club is seeking vendors for its April 30, 2016 Beeline Cruise-in and Car Show.

Local food venders and non-food venders are invited to go to the club’s website (http://clubs.hemmings.com/rccac/) if they are interested in participating in the show. Space is available on a first come basis. For questions, call Sandi, (928) 4762168.

Participation in Presidential Preference Election limited

Are you aware that as a registered Independent or Party Not Designated (PND) voter, you cannot vote in the March 22 Presidential Preference Elections?

In order to vote in the Democrat or Republican Presidential Preference (Closed) Primary on March 22, you must register with one of those two political parties by February 22. You can register to vote online at www.servicearizona.com, click on “voter registration” on the top information bar. Instructions will follow. You can also register at the Gila County Recorder’s Office, 201 W. Frontier St. (at the corner of Colcord), Payson. For more information or to have a registration form delivered to you, call (928) 951-6774.

Visitor restrictions at hospital

Banner Payson Medical Center has announced visitor restrictions to ensure protection of patients, staff and visitors from potentially contagious illnesses.

As of now the following restrictions are in place at Banner Payson and all other Banner hospitals: • Don’t visit hospital patients if you have a fever, cough, are vomiting or have diarrhea.

• No visitors under the age of 13 will be allowed inside the hospital.

• Siblings, who do not have cold or flu symptoms may visit a new baby on the obstetrics unit, however the child may be screened by staff before being allowed to visit.

• Children, 12 and under, must be supervised by an adult at all times in public waiting areas or the cafeteria.

• Please wash or sanitize your hands frequently while at the hospital.

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Friday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; celebrate penguins, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Little League registration, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Big 5, through February

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Saturday • Little League registration, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big 5, through February • Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Archaeology group hosts speaker, 10 a.m., Church of the Holy Nativity

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• Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public

Martin Luther King Jr. Day • Library Friends of Payson host genealogy speaker at library meeting room, 10 a.m.

• Blood Drive: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson • Payson Choral Society auditions, 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Northern Gila County Historical Society hosts program on the Mogollon Monster, 1 p.m. at Rim Country Museum, Green Valley Park

Jan. 20 • Learn about social media basics: noon, Payson Library meeting room, hosted by Arizona Professional Writers Rim Country Chapter • Free children’s clothing and shoes, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Rim Country Middle School Jan. 21-23 • Play presentation at Payson High School, see details above Jan. 27 • Hashknife Pony Express returns to Payson P.O., 4 p.m., dinner follows

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4A Friday, January 15, 2016

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Questions mount about university plan

• Jan. 15, 1919: Fiery hot molasses floods the streets of Boston, killing 21 people and injuring scores of others.

Some 2.5 million gallons of molasses burst from a huge tank when bolts holding the bottom of the tank exploded, shooting out like bullets.

• Jan. 17, 1950: In Boston, 11 men steal more than $2 million from the Brinks Armored Car depot. It was almost the perfect crime. The culprits weren’t caught until January 1956, just days before the statute of limitations for the theft expired.

• Jan. 16, 1979: Faced with an army mutiny, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, leader of Iran since 1941, is forced to flee the country. Fourteen days later, the Ayatollah Khomeini, spiritual leader of the Islamic revolution, returned after 15 years of exile and took control of Iran.

In November, Islamic militants stormed the U.S. embassy and took 52 Americans hostage, holding them for 444 days.

Yikes.

This wicket’s getting sticky.

The more questions we ask, the more confused we get about how the university project’s going to work when it comes down to the crucial details — like what besides a university will end up on the 253-acre parcel.

We remain enthusiastic supporters of the effort to convince Arizona State University to build a 6,000-student campus in Payson. We also love the idea of getting the University of Arizona to share the campus — perhaps with a rural medicine program or even a robotics mining program. All great ideas that would add immeasurably to the stability, diversity and economic health of Rim Country.

We remain anxiously hopeful ASU will sort out the remaining details and announce a firm commitment to operate a campus here — hopefully with classes starting in the fall of 2018.

All good.

But we’re unsettled by the dust-up about the plans for the American Leadership Academy to build a potentially 600-student charter school campus on 10 acres on the southwest corner of the 253-acre project.

Set aside for one moment the debate about whether the charter school will give students a valuable alternative to the district schools. Certainly, opening a charter in a fourschool community with declining enrollment could cause great disruption — perhaps forcing the district to close a school already built with taxpayer money. However, the competition with the charter school could also force the district to up its game — and perhaps do more to meet the needs of gifted and college-bound students and their families.

Moreover, even if you conclude the charter will do more harm than good — it won’t necessarily prevent the charter from opening if the Alliance rejects the lease deal. Most likely, it would just divert the lease payments to a private landowner instead of capturing the payments to support the larger university project.

But, like we said, set that question aside.

The odd, murky process by which someone apparently worked out a deal with the charter school raises a host of thorny questions. We’ve assumed all along that the Rim Country Educational Alliance board created by the Payson and Star Valley councils would oversee the university project. Granted, backers have said they would set up mysterious “special purpose entities” to supervise the various components of the project — like a hotel, dorms, research park — and now a charter school. But we always assumed the special purpose entities would report back to the Alliance board, with its public meetings, state-required audits and conflict of interest codes.

But now nothing seems clear. Will whoever ends up appointed to run the special purpose entities make all the decisions behind closed doors? What happens if someone wants to build an industrial plant? Intensive commercial development? High rise buildings? Will neighboring landowners and Payson citizens have the same right to speak up and comment on plans before some equivalent of the planning commission? Please note: The public would get to see the plans and comment for a project on private land.

Shouldn’t the same rules apply to the university site?

Certainly, the land no longer belongs to taxpayers. The Alliance and the Rim Country Educational Foundation used private, not public money to buy the land from the Forest Service. Moreover, Payson has approved an overlay educational land use designation for the project. As it turns out, this covers not just the campus — but everything from hotels to solar cell manufacturing operations that financially support the campus. That means the Alliance and the investors can do as they please consistent with that land use designation — just like any other private property owner.

However, it would seem a weird irony if the public had less input on the development of the 253-acre university parcel then on private land next door.

The Alliance board members say they’re still awaiting legal advice on how to set the whole thing up in a way to ensure investors get the tax breaks so crucial to the viability of the project. That makes sense, given the innovative and creative nature of the whole project.

We just hope the board members will ultimately insist on a legal structure that gives the public a voice and ensures the development remains consistent with the town’s zoning and standards.

Board members say they remain committed to an open and transparent process and development that will benefit the whole community.

We hope that’s true.

And we hope the board members remember there’s often a difference between what’s legal and what’s right.

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Main Street suggestions Editor: Main Street should be revitalized, but travelers to the White Mountains rarely see the lake and park amenity or the golf course.

Maybe the movie theater should have been built to face Main Street to provide exposure and foot traffic for a coffee shop, gallery, restaurant and other conforming businesses.

Main Street may not be the best setting for service-type businesses, why not move those businesses to an industrial park with other service businesses where they are able to network together.

The traffic along 17 north to Prescott, Sedona and Cottonwood is grueling and the Beeline an easy commute in comparison. Payson can be the real Gem of Arizona with proper planning, cooperation, and the will to get it done.

As a business owner in Payson I would like to be involved.

Mel Comstock

Searching for webcam Editor: Mark and I are “future Paysonites” planning to retire in a few more years.

We bought a house in the Woodhill area five years ago and get up there as often as possible.

We absolutely love Payson, our neighbors and the friendliness of the town’s people. We are wondering if there’s a chance there might be a webcam installed somewhere else, (maybe the airport), since it no longer exists at the hospital.

Mark & Lidna Denton

Let’s get the facts straight Editor: I read the letter to the editor from Bob Hugeri in the Tuesday, Jan. 12 edition of the Payson Roundup and shuddered to think a person could be so out-of-touch with reality. I was a graduate student during the 1960s and kept current at that time with the scientific papers on climate change and population growth. Most climate scientists and ecologists worried, like Paul Ehrlich of Stanford, about population growth and its related demands and effects on the ecosystem, about outstripping the “carrying capacity” of global systems. They were concerned about having adequate arable land and drinking water to sustain human population growth. They were also concerned about the atmosphere’s ability to absorb carbon emissions without causing excessive global warming. Some climate scientists predicted that if atmospheric pollution with carbon was not under control within 35 years (2005), the Earth’s system would reach a point when even a total stop in carbon emissions could not prevent a global catastrophe caused by global warming.

At that time, a small set of scientists thought, and the popular media picked up on, the notion that a few years of global cooling gave evidence of a coming ice age. In either case, the results would be the same: the destruction of our current world civilization.

The vast majority of the world’s scientists (a lot more than 77) and scientific research on climate change now supports the findings of the majority of scientists in the 1960s and 1970s. We are in a period of relatively rapid global warming principally caused by dumping carbon waste

from burning fossil fuels into the atmosphere.

The predicted results are the same. The gradual warming of global temperatures will cause melting of the Arctic and eventually the Antarctic icecaps, with a consequent rise in ocean levels by as much as 20 feet. With approximately 90 percent of the world’s population living in low-lying coastal areas, the dislocation of people and destruction of infrastructure would be disastrous. Our economic systems would likely collapse.

But let’s not disagree about climate science for a minute and look at “cost of error.” Suppose we are heading toward a period of global warming, do nothing about it and it occurs as predicted. The cost of error could be enormous. On the other hand, if the nations of the world make a heroic effort and manage to stop global warming, the costs of relocating millions of people and replacing nearly 90 percent of the world’s infrastructure could be avoided. Most sensible people would choose to weigh their odds to minimize the cost of error. For example, if a man owns a parcel of land, part of which is in a 50-year flood plain, wouldn’t he choose to build his house on the part of his land above the flood plain? It just makes sense. I suggest that we should also be sensible. We should take action now to prevent the predicted growth of global temperature, so we can avoid the disastrous consequences of global warming, if they actually occur as predicted.

Let’s not be like the ostrich with his head in the sand or a Chicken Little predicting the sky is falling, but behave in a way that provides us the greatest possibility and least cost to ensure the survival of human civilization. It just makes sense.

Robert Hershberger P.S. I am happy to have a local paper in which the editor tries to get the facts straight.

Secret Santas help kids Editor: Thank you to those Payson area organizations and Secret Santas who again opened their hearts as well as their wallets to help our students to have a special holiday season.

Community children were welcomed to cups of hot cocoa, hamburgers with all the trimmings and other such delicious goodies after being treated to parties, shopping sprees, gifts and visits by Santa Claus himself.

A heartfelt thank you to all those community members who made this available to our children; Payson Elks Lodge No. 2154, Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge No. 70 F. & A.M., Expedition Church, MMA-Rim Country District, Safeway, Inc., Gila County, N-PCT, and to all those individuals who wish to remain anonymous.

The tradition of being the best good thing in the life of a child lives on through your generosity and community involvement in our schools throughout the year.

Thank you!

Laurie Lindell, school health specialist, Payson Elementary School

Notices have really helped Editor: Thank you for getting our notice, Ukulele Fun, in the Roundup. This is an amazing activity for all ages and all abilities.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 we expected players from Fountain Hills, Apache Junction and all around

the Payson area. A 14-year-old, home-schooled girl from Pine is planning on joining in as well.

We have about 35 people in our group with about 15 people showing up each week. The ages range from teens to a 90-year-old.

We struggled to find a permanent home until recently, but thanks to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, we now have a place to meet that we can depend on.

All of our group is brand new to ukulele playing and most of us have no prior experience in music. Our common base is we all have always wanted to play music and have fun.

Anyone is welcome to attend. We meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Paul’s.

Your newspaper notices have really helped in getting the word out. Thank you for your help.

Coyla McKean

Meat industry – 9, Consumers – 0 Editor: The “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” released recently by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services mark the ninth time in a row that the meat industry has successfully suppressed scientific findings recommending reduced meat consumption.

The reduction was recommended by the government-appointed Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in a 571-page report based on review of thousands of studies.

Reduced meat consumption was first recommended in 1977 by the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs in “Dietary Goals for the United States,” a precursor to the Dietary Guidelines. The meat industry forced the committee to destroy all copies of the report and to remove the offending recommendation from a new edition.

That wanton government sell-out to the meat industry has replayed itself with every new edition of the Dietary Guidelines since then.

“Dietary Guidelines for Americans” shape school lunches and other government food support programs and underlie public health campaigns to lower rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Fortunately, American consumers are not easily duped. Sales of plant-based meats, cheeses, milks and ice creams have skyrocketed, and every grocery store provides seemingly countless choices of fruits and vegetables.

Palmer Riggs

Wrong date in letter Editor: Good thing I do not work for the Roundup or they would have to fire me. Feb. 20 is the date of the Lip Sync. My Letter to the Editor, which appeared in Tuesday’s paper (Jan. 5) should have read: “All students from high schools, both private and public, in Payson and surrounding Rim Country area communities, along with homeschooled students and eighth-grade students from Rim Country Middle School are invited to participate in the tryouts/registration starting at 5:30 p.m. on (Tuesday) Jan. 12 in order to compete in the Lip Sync. Support and suggestions will be available then and after until the actual Lip Sync.”

Joan Young

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While the fudge shop, tucked just off the south entrance of Pine, has more than doubled in size, it still has that quaint feel customers have grown to love in its 22-year existence.

Roger and Laura Ferguson bought the business in October 2014 and in 10 days remodeled the shop, knocking down a wall to an adjoining suite. They added tables and chairs in the additional space; giving the place a coffee shop vibe that lends itself to sitting and reading a book or logging a computer on to the free Wi-Fi. Roger said students sometimes do that, driving the 13 miles from Payson, to study and use the Internet. When asked why, Roger said students say they love the drive and change of scenery. It is also one of the larger coffee shops in Rim Country.

Besides expanding, the Fer­ gusons expanded the menu and added some additional custom creations.

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Roger and Laura Ferguson have expanded both the size and the hours of Pine Creek Fudge, which has been dishing up the sweet stuff for 22 years. in-house.

The Fergusons created a few of their own fudge recipes, including Pine Creek Elk Tracks, which is layers of chocolate fudge, peanut butter cups, marshmallows and caramel. Other popular flavors include chai tea; caramel macchiato; brownie points; maple bacon; and vanilla/chocolate caramel sea salt fudge.

Roger said the original owner of the shop came in a few weeks ago and was amazed how much the business has grown. The Fergusons are the fifth owners of the shop.

Roger was born and raised in the Valley and worked at Bashas’ for 15 years. Laura, who has been

with Bashas’ for 38 years, still works in the Valley and commutes up every weekend.

Laura’s family has owned property in Pine for 35 years and would visit on holidays. Roughly 10 years ago, the couple bought property and built their retirement home.

Roger, who retired after selling his home inspection business, was looking for something to do and the couple decided to take over the fudge shop.

“We love being around people,” he said.

Some customer favorites include the Red Eye, Black Eye and Dead Eye, which respectively, is coffee with one shot of espres-

so; two shots or three shots of espresso. Customers also like the wake up shakes, ice cream mixed with an espresso shot.

In the future, Roger, a musician, would like to start an open microphone/acoustic night on Thursday.

For Valentine’s Day, Pine Creek Fudge is offering a special.

For $14.99, receive half a pound of fudge, a red rose and card.

Pine Creek Fudge is open in the winter from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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If you feel funding your retirement plan is not always a priority, and your disposable income should go toward more immediate needs, you are not alone.

Many taxpayers know they should be saving for retirement, but other expenses often get in the way. There is, however, an added incentive to save for retirement known as the “saver’s credit” — and it may motivate you to start saving today.

What is the saver’s credit?

Low- and moderate-income individuals may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $1,000 for contributing to their IRA or employer’s retirement plan. This saver’s credit reduces the federal income taxes you pay on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

Contributions to 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457 plans, SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, traditional IRAs, and Roth IRAs are eligible for the saver’s credit, but you cannot claim your employer’s contributions to your retirement accounts; rollover contributions are also ineli-

gible. Your adjusted gross income (AGI), combined with the amount of your contribution (less any recent distribution you may have received from your retirement plan or IRA), will determine the credit you receive. Because the saver’s credit is in addition to any tax deduction you may receive for contributions to your traditional IRA, it helps offset the cost of funding a retirement account and reduces your overall tax liability.

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To qualify for the saver’s credit, you must: Be age 18 or older Not be a full-time student Not be claimed as a dependent on another person’s return Not exceed a certain AGI level (based on your tax return for the year of the credit) Depending on your AGI and filing status, you can claim a 10 percent, 20 percent, or 50 percent credit for the first $2,000 you contribute to a retirement account during the year. If you are married filing jointly, the maximum eligible contribution

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Best Antique & Collectible Store: _______________________________________________ Best Art Gallery: _______________________________________________ Best ATV/Motorcycle Store: _______________________________________________ Best Auto Glass: _______________________________________________ Best Auto Parts Store: _______________________________________________ Best Automotive Repair Shop: _______________________________________________ Best Bank or Credit Union: _______________________________________________ Best Beauty & Nail Salon: _______________________________________________ Best Bike/Cyclery Shop: _______________________________________________ Best Car Dealer: _______________________________________________ Best Cell Phone Store: _______________________________________________ Best Cleaning (House & Commercial) Service: _______________________________________________ Best Clothing Store: _______________________________________________ Best Computer Repair Service: _______________________________________________ Best Department Store: _______________________________________________ Best Electrical Company: _______________________________________________ Best Furniture Store: _______________________________________________ Best Gas/Convenience Store: _______________________________________________ Best Gift Shop: _______________________________________________ Best Grocery Store: _______________________________________________ Best Hardware Store: _______________________________________________ Best Health & Fitness Club: _______________________________________________ Best Health Food/Vitamin Store: _______________________________________________ Best Home Improvement Contractor: _______________________________________________ Best Home TV/Electronics: _______________________________________________ Best Hotel/Motel/Cabins/B&B: _______________________________________________ Best Jewelry Store: _______________________________________________ Best Landscaping & Tree Service: _______________________________________________ Best Liquor Store: _______________________________________________

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Best Mattress Store: _______________________________________________ Best Meat Retailer: _______________________________________________ Best (Medical) Assisted Living Facility/Home: _______________________________________________ Best (Medical) Long-Term Care Facility: _______________________________________________ Best Nonprofit Organization: _______________________________________________ Best Paint Store: _______________________________________________ Best Painter (house & commercial): _______________________________________________ Best Pet Groomer: _______________________________________________ Best Pet & Feed Store: _______________________________________________ Best Pharmacy: _______________________________________________ Best Plumbing Service: _______________________________________________ Best Sporting Goods: _______________________________________________ Best Roofing Company: _______________________________________________ Best Thrift Store: _______________________________________________ Best Tire Store:

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Payson students lack basic skills in reading, math Percentage of Payson students with needed skills by grade Tests show less than half have adequate reading skills

2015-16 MATH Grade

1st 2nd (PES) 2nd (JRE) 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

% gain

87 27 85 11 85 19 72 10 82 17 75 5 77 11 65 2 69 7 75 0 72 -2

The percentage of students with adequate math skills peaks at 87 percent in first grade and declines to 65 percent in seventh grade before rising to 72 percent in 10th grade.

The percentage of students with adequate reading skills peaks at 76 percent in second grade and declines to 40 percent in eighth grade before rising to 44 percent in 10th grade.

“It’s not that we don’t recognize what we need to do — it may be that the resources aren’t there or the people aren’t there.”

Greg Wyman

PUSD superintendent

district’s search for a reading specialist. “It’s not that we don’t recognize what we need to do — it may be that the resources aren’t there or the people aren’t there.”

Board member Shirley Dye asked, “So do Payson Elementary School and Julia Randall Elementary School have reading specialists and are they pulling these kids out for extra help?”

“Yes, yes we do,” said Case.

“But can’t we offer reading classes (in the middle school and high school) even though we don’t have reading specialists per se?” asked Quinlan.

“It’s an issue of having a ‘high-

2015-16 READING

% with skills

Math

Reading

Peter Aleshire

and literature. roundup editor Moreover, if a student is still struggling to read in midPayson students start off dle school, he or she can no lonmaking big gains in reading and ger work in small groups with a math in the lower grades, but by reading specialist. Instead, they middle school and high school, find themselves unable to cope fewer than half have the skills with the textbooks in a literathey need in reading and math to ture course — where the teacher cope with their classes, accord- is focusing on content and more ing to a sobering tracking test advanced writing skills. of basic skills presented to the The district tried to use federal school board on Monday. grant money to hire a reading In grades K-5, roughly two- specialist for the middle school to thirds of students had the skills help students struggling to master needed to succeed in reading, basic reading, but couldn’t find with gains of 8 to 33 percent in a anyone with the necessary cresemester. dentials, said Case.

But in grades 6-10, only 40 to 48 “The achievement gap gets percent of students had the skills greater as kids get older. Once you they needed, with gains between get to seventh, eighth, ninth, 10th 1 percent and 5 percent between grade — they’re content teachfall and winter semesters of 2015, ers. They’re not reading teachers.

Director of Student Achievement They’re teaching literary devices Brenda Case reported to a dis- — but they’re not teaching word mayed school attack skills. board.

So our kiddos In math, 72 require not only to 87 percent English lanof students in guage arts, they grades 1-5 had need a reading the skills they class with a needed — with reading specialgains of 5 to 27 ist.” percent in the “So do we course of the have readsemester. ing specialBut in grades ists at the high 6 through 10, school?” asked only 65 to 77 board member percent had the “It can be fixed. It Jim Quinlan, skills they need- absolutely can be fixed.” himself a college ed, with gains of English teacher.

Brenda Case between minus “We do not,” PUSD director of student 2 and plus 11 achievement said Case. percent.

“If they can’t “We look for read at a cergains of 10 percent per year,” said tain level, they can’t take certain Case. “For those working at grade classes — but at that point, it’s level, it’s easier to gain ground in pretty late,” said Quinlan. the early years.”

“It can be fixed,” said Case. “It The results are based on the absolutely can be fixed. But let’s district’s use of the STAR test, say 40 percent of the students which breaks down basic skills have the skills to be successful students need to gain before with the ninth-grade standards they can meet the national stan- — that means 60 percent can’t dards measured by the separate, read at the grade level that more AZMerit test, which is based on than likely the textbook is written national norms. at. The teacher has to differenThe STAR test provides a way tiate so students who can’t read for teachers to pinpoint student at that level can still master the problems so they can offer extra standard.” help to ensure students do well Superintendent Greg Wyman on the AZMerit test. That test will said the district did advertise for a ultimately determine school rank- reading specialist to work at Rim ings and even teacher salaries.

Country Middle School, but didn’t However, students who fall get a single, qualified applicant. behind in those early years accu- The district gets federal funding, mulate and have more and more which means teachers have to trouble catching up, she said. have certain training — like a The problem snowballs in middle certificate to teach reading.

“Just because you’re going school, when teachers stop focusing on basic skills like reading shopping doesn’t mean there will and math and start focusing on be anything to buy once you get the content courses, like history to the store,” said Wyman of the by

Grade % with skills % gain kinder 63 33 1st 54 10 2nd (PES) 69 21 2nd (JRE) 76 25 3rd 65 16 4th 64 8 5th 64 14 6th 48 -1 7th 46 5 8th 40 -1 9th 46 1 10th 44 4

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ly qualified’ teacher,” said Case.

“You have to have a reading endorsement at the middle school — whereas most of the elementary school teachers already have the reading specialization.”

“Can’t we do something in the meantime if those specialists aren’t there?” persisted Quinlan.

“It’s not something we’re not aware of,” said Case. “We did post the job last year. I recognized the need a couple of years ago: It’s shifting things around and the funding through (federal) Title I and getting people who are qualified and willing to apply for the position.”

Wyman said part of the solution lies in convincing parents to work on the reading skills of their children at home. The district will notify parents of the STAR scores,

ing and more focused?” she said.

Board member Angie Prock said, “So a huge priority for us this year is to give you guys anything you need to change this.”

But Wyman cautioned, “As we go into the budget process, we’ll face some painful issues in terms of priorities — you may have to choose the best of two bad solutions.”

He noted that if the proposed charter school siphons off 150 students from the district, Payson will immediately face a $875,000 budget cut. “So you may not get to your main priority. We may be making decisions that if we had all the money we needed, we wouldn’t have to make. There are a lot of moving parts here. This is not crying wolf, this is the reality of what we face.”

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which will provide an early warning sign.

“If you’re in kindergarten and first and second grade, families maybe set up a reading time every night. That’s a no-cost, low-cost solution. The more kids read, the better they are — the more different kinds of things they read, the better they become,” said Wyman.

“Parents are still the most influential people in their son’s and daughter’s lives,” said Quinlan.

Case said the STAR test results will help the district focus on addressing student needs. “Is it because the students aren’t given enough time to practice these skills? Is it because instruction is maybe not at the level of the standards? Are we still teaching to the 2010 standards? Does instructional delivery need to be more engag-

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Horns’ loss still ‘best game of the year’ by

Max Foster

special to the roundup

As odd as it sounds, there are times when high school coaches feel better about a loss than a win.

For example, a team can play brilliantly against a top-ranked team and narrowly lose, but perform lifelessly against an underdog and somehow salvage a win.

So sometimes coaches point to the loss as an accomplishment of sorts, a step in the right direction.

Such was the case Wednesday evening in Payson High gym where the Longhorn boys basketball team pushed eighth-ranked Valley Christian to the brink before falling 54-43.

“It was our best game of the year,” said Coach Joe Sanchez. “For 3-1/2 quarters, we played them toe to toe and were only down six at the beginning of the fourth quarter.”

But then the wheels came off the Longhorn wagon.

Payson players turned overly aggressive as they battled to make up the deficit, which allowed VC to score off mismatches, gaps and overplaying the passing lanes.

“We tried to take charge, but our defense broke down in the last few minutes,” Sanchez said.

But the tight game proved the No. 33 ranked Division III, Section 5 Horns are capable of getting off the porch and playing with the big dogs.

“We showed we belonged; it was a real positive step,” said Sanchez.

The coach didn’t wish to single out any particular players, saying the game was a team effort in which everyone contributed.

The Horns’ quest to move up in the rankings continued last evening, Thursday, at Maricopa (results not available at press time).

The outcome of the game is crucial to

Longhorn hopes, because Payson currently sits 33rd and Maricopa 24th in the Division III rankings. A Payson win would certainly lift the Horns closer to the coveted 24th spot was would mean a berth in the postseason playoffs.

The Horns stand 7-12 on their season, but their playoff hopes remain alive because of strength of schedule, which is heavily weighted in the AIA rankings process. Payson High’s schedule strength is among the division’s top five.

The Longhorns next opportunity to move up in the ranks is Jan. 19 at Poston Butte in San Tan Valley and the following day, Jan. 20, at Sedona Red Rock.

Poston Butte is ranked 34th and Sedona 20 so a pair of “Ws” would improve the team’s ranking and be a sure boost of con- Photographer DJ Craig captured the action when the Longhorns gave one of the top-ranked teams in the state a fidence. run (and gun) for its money. The Horns lost, but turned in one of the best games of the season.

Girls get wobbly after grueling run of games by

Max Foster

special to the roundup

With all the academic demands heaped on the shoulders of high school student-athletes, demanding sports schedules often play a role in the outcome of games.

That’s what occurred to the Payson girls basketball team Wednesday, Jan. 13, in a 44-37 loss to St. Johns, a team they had beaten earlier 30-15.

“The game was the third in a row this week and our legs were tired, we didn’t have much energy,” said coach Miles Huff. “The effort was there, but the feet were slow.”

Rendering the situation even more difficult was a fourth consecutive game this week played yesterday, Thursday, Jan. 14 in Wilson Dome against Higley.

(Results not available at press time).

Next week, the girls again play three back-to-back, which often becomes necessary in small, rural schools due to length of travel, school snow days and road conditions.

In the loss to St. Johns, PHS was up by one point at halftime, but simply wore down in the second half.

“We didn’t execute and missed some layups,” said Huff. “But we are going to keep battling.”

On Jan. 11 in Payson High gym, the girls renewed a longtime spirited rivalry against the always-tough Alchesay Falcons.

Although Payson received commendable efforts from Aubrielle Paulson, Rylee Chapman and Taylor Vaughn, the Lady Horns fell 56-43.

Paulson, a sophomore point guard, scored 10 points and dished out five assists. Chapman, playing center and power forward, battled in the low blocks for 10 points and a game high 13 rebounds.

Vaughn came up big defensively with three steals and scored nine points.

Freshman Savannah White chipped in with six points.

While free throws didn’t spell Payson’s defeat, the team was just 6 of 15 from the charity stripe.

The girls also committed 18 fouls which certainly didn’t help the PHS cause.

With a 2-5 Division III record, the Payson girls are currently ranked 52nd among 67 schools. To reach basketball’s Promised Land, the postseason tournament, the team would need to move up to 24th in the standings, which would be a Herculean task.

But hey, it’s high school sports — anything can happen.

Photos courtesy of DJ Craig

Bowhunter claims his once-in-a-lifetime trophy

There are many species of big game animals in Arizona that drew the permit, these sheep had not been hunted for about six can be hunted during a prescribed season. Most have a lottery years, which allowed the remaining rams to grow substantialdrawing system for the permits that are limited to a certain ly. After getting the good news he’d drawn the precious sheep number of hunters per unit. Usually, a person can draw a tag permit, he immediately started his homework.

Preseason scouting is a must and he spent more than 20 to hunt deer and elk with some degree of frequency in many days personally in the field, using optics to uncover hunting units. However, a sheep permit is another every “nook and cranny” in the steep canyons and story, with so few permits allocated statewide that outdoors cliffs in hopes of finding the trophy ram. Of course, some hunters may wait a lifetime to draw the coveted under the rim family and friends assisted in the tedious task of sheep tag. glassing the unit, so more than 100 days were spent Jeremy Ulmer, owner of the local archery shop finding the “one.”

Chasin’ a Dream, hit the jackpot in 2015 when he was On the third day of the hunt, Jeremy found the ram drawn to hunt Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in Unit he wanted to stalk to get within archery range for a 23. He drew the only permit in the December hunt. clean shot. After three hours, he closed the distance to The unit is east of Tonto Creek and has had a 60 yards where he was confident in making the critical resident herd of Rockies for approximately 20 years. shot with his bow. With a single arrow he succeeded in They originated in western New Mexico where they had been transplanted from Canada in the 1960s Dennis Pirch harvesting his once-in-a-lifetime trophy.

The AZGFD regulations state that only one sheep as an experiment in reintroduction of the species. may be harvested of that species in a hunter’s lifetime.

This particular herd traveled the Salt River drainage system and took up residence in the southern Sierra Anchas This allows other sportsmen to have a chance at drawing a permit and hunting sheep in the mountains of Arizona. With mountain range.

The herd grew and the Game and Fish Survey found enough the bonus point system, most hunters won’t secure a permit mature rams to issue in 2006 the first permit to hunt Rocky even in 25 years of regularly applying for a permit. Good luck Mountain bighorns. In 2007, Game and Fish issued another in the next lottery, you may be the lucky one.

In the meantime, this week take a hike in the Arizona outpermit, but the hunter did not harvest a ram and the unit was closed to sheep hunting for a number of years. When Jeremy doors and enjoy God’s creation.

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Gov. Ducey promises to cut taxes by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

Gov. Doug Ducey promised more tax cuts and a strong economy, but offered little added encouragement for schools, universities and other groups hoping the state will use its growing surplus to restore deep cuts made in recent years.

Gov. Ducey did urge voters to support Proposition 123, which will give K-12 schools an extra $300 per student — most of it from the state land trust, which is already earmarked for education.

The Legislature approved the compromise to settle a lawsuit by a coalition of school districts trying to get the state to restore inflation funding the courts said lawmakers illegally withheld during the recession. The plan would restore about 70 percent of the money illegally withheld.

“For the cynics out there — looking to stop this plan or rooting for its defeat: if you’re hoping this lawsuit will be resolved any other way — it won’t,” said Gov. Ducey. “And to my Democratic friends, friends if you voted against sending it to the ballot, now it’s on the ballot. You can’t sit on the sidelines.”

Many Legislative Democrats objected to the proposal because 60 percent of the money used to settle the inflation lawsuit would come from the state land trust, which the constitution earmarks for schools anyway.

State Sen. President Andy Biggs followed up Gov. Ducey’s state of the state address with a statement warning schools and others not to expect money from a state surplus and rainy day fund projected now to top $500 billion, with much stronger state revenues.

Sen. Biggs warned that the $500 million surplus represents “one-time” money and that lawmakers will likely save most of the extra money to eliminate the state’s “structural deficit,” which is the cost of paying off debt and paying for inflation and population-based increases in existing programs.

In fact, the “real” surplus is only $25 million, said Biggs.

“The headlines will no doubt be dominated by spending demands in K-12 and higher education and child safety. But before we automatically go down the spending path, I’d like to look at how much money is truly available to spend and the importance of maintaining a structurally balanced budget … The state should address the debt obligations created by overspending in the past before looking to increase future spending.”

Payson Unified School District Superintendent Greg Wyman on Monday warned the board that even if voters approve Proposition 123 in May, the district could face another tough budget year.

Wyman noted that the governor’s state of the state speech provided an overview, with-

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out “too many particulars.”

He said the speech gave no clue, for instance, as to whether lawmakers now in session might restore the $30 million cut in vocational education programs, which could devastate the district’s job training programs in business, culinary arts, agriculture and other fields.

Another proposal would give money to school based on current enrollment, rather than on the enrollment they had at the end of the previous school year. Such a shift could prove costly for districts with declining enrollment, like Payson — especially since state law required districts to hire teachers in June for the year starting in August.

Wyman noted that the state could wind up with $1 billion in extra money, depending on the year-end surplus and the revised projections for the coming year.

“But if they have a billion dollars, are they going to sit on it or distribute portions of it out? Remember, there are a lot of people standing down there with their hands out right now. I know the governor has talked about Proposition 123 and the sales tax (for education) that expires in May. Backers have raised $1.75 million already for a positive campaign for Proposition 123 — so that will probably color some of the discussion on public education.”

O B I T U A R I E S Neil Patric Savage (2016)

Neil Patric Savage (the Grinch), age 79 of Payson, Ariz., passed away at his home on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016.

He has been battling diabetes for several years. He grew up in Bloomington, Minn., the youngest child of Walter and Evelyn (Laviolett) Savage.

He attended the Bloomington Schools in Bloomington all 12 years. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduation and served from 1954-1957. He married Joan Fehringer on Sept. 8, 1962 in Minneapolis, Minn. Neil and Joan relocated twice to Arizona in 1967 and 1992 after his retirement from Northwest Airlines.

Neil leaves behind his loving wife, Joan of 53-1/2 years; daughter, Yvette (Paul) Peterson; sons, Christopher (Robin) and Jason Savage. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Joseph Savage (1984), his parents and

his four siblings and his brother-in-law, Jerome Fehringer who preceded him on Jan. 5, 2016 in Minnesota. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Phoenix, Ariz. A military service was held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Donations can be made in Neil’s honor to the American Diabetes Association or Bird Busters of Payson, 7736 W. Gibson Ranch Road, Payson, AZ 85541.

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James William “Bill” Speer (1930-2015)

Bill passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2015 in Phoenix.

A California native, Bill was born in Santa Ana on Nov. 29, 1930 to A.W. Speer and Sarah Kincade Speer.

He was raised in San Juan Capistrano where he married his wife, Norma Maxey in 1950.

He bravely served his country in the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953 and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with V Device among other medals.

Bill and Norma moved to Payson in 1997 to join their daughter, Karen Davis of Star Valley and her family.

Bill will be recognized by many as a long-time employee of the local Safeway store until

his retirement in 2010 and will be remembered for his pleasant disposition and helpful attitude.

Bill was an active member of several veterans’ organizations and will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter, Karen Davis and her husband, Michael; grandchildren, Brian Davis of Payson and Katie Hoover of Bedford, Pa.; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at Mountain Bible Church, 302 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Hospice Compassus in Payson.

Carol Jean Rawsthorne (1922-2016)

Carol was born April 19, 1922 and passed away Jan. 7, 2016.

Carol lived in Payson since the 1980’s; she loved her family and her grandchildren had a special place in her heart.

She loved activities at the Senior Center, she sang, danced, played in the band and worked

at the thrift store. She would help anyone and loved life. She attended First Southern Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son David, daughter-in-law Debbie, and grandchildren Jon and

Kerry.

Now she’s in Heaven and loving life again!

Ernest L. Rexstrew (1946-2016)

Family and friends are mourning the sudden loss of longtime Payson resident Ernest (Ernie) L. Rexstrew. Ernie was taken to join his Heavenly Father on Jan. 7, 2016. He was born March 23, 1946 in KoKomo, Ind. Ernie is survived by his wife, Barbara; one daughter, Shanna and son-in-law Abram Campbell; five grandchildren, Dallas Rexstrew, Anna Benjamin,

Brooklyn Campbell, Jessika Campbell and Lexus Marsh; and two great-grandsons, Oliver Rexstrew and Lucius Benjamin.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his only son, Heath Rexstrew — they will one day be reunited as a complete family.

Services will be held at the Payson LDS Church at 1 p.m., Saturday Jan. 16, 2016.

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Norman Eugene Dudley

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ter, Nicole Ward; four grandchildren, and many other family members.

A celebration of life will be held on Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Tonto Apache Gymnasium in Payson, Ariz. There will be a potluck immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Pioneer Cemetery, PO Box 33, Payson, AZ 85547.

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Medium: Pollen levels between 7.3 and 9.6 will likely cause symptoms for many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season.

Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals among the allergy-suffering public.

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Norman Eugene Dudley, age 76, passed away on Jan. 8, 2016, surrounded by friends and family in Payson, Ariz. Norman lived in Payson for most of his life (1953-2016).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta (Garrels) Dudley; his parents, Sam and Capitola Dudley; and his brother, Richard Dudley. Norman is survived by his brother, Clinton Dudley (Christine); his son, Tim Dudley (Michelle); his daugh-

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James Richard Cosgrave (1930-2016)

James Richard Cosgrave, born July 31, 1930, passed away Jan. 11, 2016 from complications following a car accident on December 22.

James was born in Moline, Ill. He spent the majority of his life in the Chicago area working and raising a family. Upon retirement, they moved to Fountain Hills and eventually to Payson where he spent his days volunteering at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and other organizations.

He was preceded in death by Maryann Cosgrave, wife of 50 years and mother of his four children.

He is survived by Joan Tilden, wife of 10 years; his children, John Cosgrave, Susan DeLude (Nalbert), Cathleen Ferkol (Robert) and Linda

Biddinger (David); stepchildren, Matthew Tilden (Lynda), Patty Torrez (Daniel), and Christopher Tilden (Tamara); nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; and his sister, Jane Greening (Homer).

Services will be held at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016.

Military honors will be held following the memorial mass at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following the graveside services at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

Floyd B. “Russ” Morris (1943-2016)

Floyd B. “Russ” Morris passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at the age of 72. Born Dec. 14, 1943 in San Jose, Calif. to James and Anna Marie Morris. Russ served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Oriskany with CV-34 in Vietnam and at a base in Litchfield Park, Ariz.

After service he became the first private paramedic in the state of Arizona and later in his career taught new paramedics. Russ worked construction for many years, retiring from the Bureau of Reclamation. During these years he worked on the reconstruction of the Roosevelt Dam and building many of the bridges on Hwy. 87. Upon retirement he enjoyed golfing which was one of his passions along with hunting and fishing with his sons and friends. Russ also worked for the Honeycutt Rodeo Stock Company whenever he was

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Russ is survived by his wife, Karis D. Morris; his daughters, Tammy (John) Becker, Dusty (Dean) Martin, Kathy Bindner and family; sons, Joseph (Myra) Morris, Justin (Izabela) Morris; grandchildren, Camille (UofA), Jonathan (NAU) and Carly Becker (Boise State); sister, Barbara (Duane) Serrano; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Russ was predeceased by his parents, James and Anna Marie Morris; sister, Marilyn Raye; and several aunts and uncles.

No service is planned at this time. The family will be planning a Celebration of Life at a future date. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Russ’ name may do so to Payson Honor Guard, c/o Elks, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson, AZ 85541.

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County forces cleanup of lot full of bikes, junk in Rye From page 1A Adler’s home, museum and a large portion of inventory.

While it appeared some of the property was cleaned up, the county wanted more done.

In June, the county sent the owners of the property, Thomas and Shirlene Connolly, notice that they needed to get things up to code. Violations included those for the fence, lighting, vegetation, various fire hazards, unregistered vehicles stored outside the fence, all the junk and burned items.

Adler took responsibility for the contents.

In 2009, Adler gave a Roundup reporter a tour of the lot.

He pointed out various treasures in the rows and rows of bikes and had a keen knowledge of the inventory, despite the piles of metal that appeared to have no organization. Adler built a bike shop into a museum with what appeared to have every bike that ever existed —whether motorized, non-motorized or electric.

He arrived in Rye in 1988 from Spanaway, Wash., with eight semi-trucks loaded with bikes.

He fixed bikes, sold them, but mostly collected them. He has never had a website, and says people hear of his business through word of mouth or pull in while

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All Bikes owner Ron Adler says Gila County has forced him to abandon a lot loaded with bikes and other inventory he can sell. The lot burned in 2013 and the county says it’s a hazard and an eyesore.

driving by to marvel at the collection.

Adler wrote his inventory on last count included 9,000 motorbikes and 25,000 bicycles. The fire destroyed a third of the

bikes and cars.

Adler said to comply with the county’s zoning is an overwhelming “if not impossible task,” according to court documents.

Furthermore, what the county deems “junk to be disposed of” is stock, Adler wrote. He said he recently sold a bike for $2,500.

Since the fire, Adler said he had dis-

posed of 130 tons of scrap.

However, since November, Adler had not paid his rent. Adler had a $1,000 month-to-month lease with the Connollys.

When Adler did not pay, they gave him notice Nov. 10 of eviction.

In early December, a judge ordered Adler to pay $2,000 in rent as well as $2,050 in attorney fees.

On Wednesday, two deputies with the

Gila County Sheriff’s Office stood by as the Connollys put new locks on the property.

Lt. Tim Scott said there was no incident during the civil standby. The property owners are reportedly working to get the yard cleared out, Scott said.

The Roundup attempted to reach Adler, but the voicemail to All Bikes was full.

Charter school lease protested at Alliance board meeting From page 1A Foundation. The Alliance board has never publicly discussed the proposed lease of the property to the charter school and board members say they haven’t yet set up the legal structure that would make it possible to sign a lease with the ALA. It remains unclear whether the Alliance board will ever have to actually approve the lease.

Underwood urged the Alliance to reject the lease due to the possible financial impact on the district.

“I have nothing against a charter school — fair competition, that’s fine. But to put it on a community piece of property ... and I know you say it’s not a community piece of property, but I still feel it is. I hope when you make your decision, you’re thinking of the whole community.”

The $6 million spent on the project so far has come mostly from the MHA Foundation, which obtained most of the

money it has invested from the transfer of control of the Payson Regional Medical Center to Banner Health Systems.

Former Payson Unified School Board member Rory Huff also urged the Alliance board to reject the lease.

“Our school district has declining enrollment,” said Huff. “We just passed a $33 million bond to build a school on the backs of our taxpayers. I’d like you to think about that. Senator Sylvia Allen opened a charter school in Snowflake and it’s struggling — it has divided the community. It’s down to 100 students.”

He predicted the charter school will come into town, attract many students initially, but ultimately fail for lack of enrollment. “But in the meantime, the district will have closed a school site and laid off teachers. Somebody has told the charter school that they have the lease — or they wouldn’t have put up that big check for plan review. I ask you, please don’t be a rubber stamp. Delay action

on a lease and see what this community wants done with the land.”

The Alliance board, half appointed by the Town of Payson and half by the Town of Star Valley, listened impassively.

Alliance board Chairman Jim Lyon later said the board hasn’t yet decided on the legal structure it will establish for making decisions about what to build on the 253-acre property purchased from the Forest Service with money raised by the Rim Country Educational Foundation.

The project has involved no taxpayer money. However, establishing the Alliance with its independent board made it possible to set up an educational district, which will provide tax advantages to investors. In addition, the Alliance doesn’t necessarily have to follow Payson zoning and building codes.

The Alliance board recently decided to adopt the Payson zoning ordinances and restrictions — but it could change its mind on things like building heights and

land uses. The establishment of the educational district also means that development doesn’t necessarily need to undergo review by the Payson planning commission or town council.

Lyon said the Alliance board is seeking legal advice on how to negotiate contracts, approve development and sign leases with the businesses — including the charter school.

The Alliance plans to set up a series of special purpose entities (SPE), which will provide tax breaks for investors.

One SPE might lease land to the charter school, another to a conference hotel and a third oversee the lease and construction of student dorms. Those SPEs would report to a Master Special Purpose Entity.

However, the Alliance board still doesn’t know exactly how all that would work. The SPEs will sign the leases, hire contractors and make most of the nuts and bolts decisions.

Lyon said he still isn’t sure whether the Master SPE will be a developer, a business or a separately appointed board. He’s still waiting for legal advice to determine how much oversight the Alliance board will have. For instance, the Alliance could set up certain standards for things like building heights — and then require the SPE managers to come back to the Alliance board for exceptions.

The Alliance board won’t sign leases but might review the leases, said Lyon. It all depends on the legal advice, he said.

He said the Alliance remains committed to seeking public input and keeping the community informed about the plans for the site, as evidenced by the dozens of community meetings held on the project.

However, he also noted that the university site is not owned by the taxpayers and the Alliance doesn’t necessarily have to hold public hearings on each phase of the project.

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Perfect ski day

The downhill thrill, at least, never gets old by

Robert Hershberger

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Cruising almost silently down the slope over packed powder snow on the groomed Spruce Ridge run, I flexed my 80-year-old wings of freedom in the sunny brisk air of Sunrise Park Resort. Once, skiing seemed like a thrill and a challenge, now it feels like a little miracle — each day a gift.

We four Payson residents stopped at the top of Nastar run to catch our breath and talk briefly about the awesome view for hundreds of miles north to the borders with Utah and Colorado. Charlie, an advanced skier and past ski school instructor, led the group, followed by Rory and Arreta.

I followed, serving as “cleanup” so in case anyone should fall, I could help them up. But, of course, they didn’t fall. They skied beautifully on the fresh-packed snow, making one graceful, rhythmic turn after another with a quiet swoosh-swoosh on each turn. I skied along at the rear, hoping my legs would hold up to the end of our adventure.

After I took group pictures, Charlie said, “OK, let’s go.” He pointed his skis straight down the slope, but almost immediately made a series of graceful turns and we followed, stop-

ping once to discuss lunch options.

Charlie headed down the slope with a couple of sweeping turns onto the flat and Fairway run, a beginner’s slope leading to the day lodge for lunch. We followed, feeling the wind on our faces and the soft snow beneath our skis.

We’d missed the weekend’s fresh, cloud-like powder, but the Monday snow still felt plenty good. I imagined being graceful as a ballet dancer and felt like it too.

We’d left Payson at 7:30 a.m. and made it to the mountain by 10 a.m., eager to take advantage of the 18 inches of fresh snow. We could have made Snow Bowl in Flagstaff in the same time, but opted for the shorter lift lines of Sunrise.

I figured at 79, all I needed was to get in six to eight runs with no liftlines.

While at lunch we agreed about how fortunate we are to live in Payson and have such easily accessible excellent skiing opportunities at two quality ski areas. Arreta said it’s also nice to have a good hiking group to join every Tuesday and I chimed in about quality dry fly-fishing and excellent hunting even nearer to Payson. We then discussed on which runs we would ski in the afternoon and if we would stop for dinner on the way home. I suggested

Bob Hershberger snapped this shot of his intrepid group at Sunrise Park Resort. Roundup editor Peter Aleshire shot the other two pictures of the pines crusted with ice and snow this weekend after last week’s storm dropped more than 18 inches. dinner at Darby’s in Pinetop or dinner at the Summit Restaurant at Sunrise Lodge, where Chef Nephi Craig prepares an outstanding salmon dinner for me “to die for” over the Christmas break. They liked the idea, but both Charlie and Rory said their wives had agreed to hold dinner for them, so we reluctantly abandoned the dinner plan.

During the morning runs, Charlie and Rory had enjoyed the little remaining undisturbed powder snow very close to the trees on some of the

Bird count drops as species shift north by

Dave Hallock

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The count is in — the Payson Christmas Bird Count, that is. Since 1900, the National Audubon Society has conducted bird counts throughout North America.

Twelve local birding enthusiasts conducted their 12th annual count on a cold Jan. 2 day — identifying and counting all the birds they saw or heard in and around Payson. By late morning, it had warmed up, but the birds had not — 88 species and 2,804 birds were observed — both well below the counts of the past several years.

The count is a census of the birds found during a 24-hour period in a designated circle 15 miles in diameter. The Payson count circle is centered a little northwest of town. It runs north to the Control Road and Whispering Pines, east just past Diamond Point Shadows, south to just below Oxbow Hill, and west to Tonto Natural Bridge.

The national project includes more than 2,000 counts held between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, including 36 counts held in Arizona. Camp Verde, Jerome, Sedona, Flagstaff and Mormon Lake all held counts of their own.

The count provides a one-day snapshot of the birds present in the Payson area during the winter. Combined with other counts held nationwide, the results provide a way to map the winter ranges of bird species. Over many years, the counts can show if the distribution of a

species has changed. A recent assessment of four decades of Christmas Bird Count observations found that almost 60 percent of the species had significant northward movements of their winter range distribution, some species by several hundred miles. This finding matches climate change predictions.

The Payson Christmas Bird Count has only been held for 12 years, a relatively short time for seeing significant range changes. But the count has yielded some interesting observations.

We have had several sightings of olive warblers, a species that breeds on the Rim, but was not thought to winter this far north. Eurasian collared-doves introduced in the Bahamas in the 1970s made it to Florida by 1982 and showed up in Payson in 2005; their numbers have generally been expanding ever since. And we might be seeing an overall increase of vertical migrants that are no longer migrating, including Anna’s hummingbird. Vertical migrants are those species that typically breed here, but go lower in elevation during the winter.

This year’s count saw below-average numbers for practically all species. It is likely that the storms and cold weather that preceded the count pushed many birds to lower elevations.

Western scrub-jays, bluebirds, robins and towhees led the way in exceptionally low numbers. The only new find was a pair of Western grebes at Green Valley Park.

slopes, while Arreta and I stuck to the packed powder on the groomed runs.

The group decided, primarily on my behalf, to spend most of our time in the afternoon on groomed intermediate slopes to keep me from bowing-out due to aching legs.

However, Rory wanted to take the ungroomed black-diamond Arrowhead run right after lunch.

At the top of the mountain, Charlie asked if I wanted to join Rory.

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Photographer DJ Craig took these images of a great egret in flight over Green Valley Park lake, as well as the white faced ibis (right). Participants in the 12th Payson Christmas Bird Count found far fewer birds than in previous years, perhaps because of the storms.

Overall, the National Audubon Society Bird Count has shown that many species have shifted their ranges to the north as temperatures rise.

Participants in this year’s count were Diane Brown, Tom Conlin, Betts English, Dave Hallock, Helen Hassemer, Rick Heffernon, Beverly Malmberg, Peggy Newman, Sue Schuett, Chip Steele, Diane Steele and Joanne Travis.

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aroundthe rim Big snow meant long hours for many Pine Strawberry residents were look- floor. ing forward to the arrival of El Niño, While testing for the writing of the knowing it would bring much-needed grant, the contaminant was found in the moisture to the state, but most weren’t rubberized floor coating. prepared for the about two feet of snow “The mercury was used as a catalyst and freezing temperatures that the when they were installing the floor,” three-day storm brought with it.

Barlow said at the time of the discovery.

The storms forced short day schedThe floor is an original that had been ules and closing of Pine Strawberry in place since the school was built in the School for two days and closing of the late 1980s.

Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library.

The rubberized floors were very popThe Pine Strawberry Water ular in the 1980s, especially in multiImprovement District office in Pine purpose rooms that also serve as cafeclosed, as did the APS office in Payson terias and gyms because of their sound and several other businesses shut their absorption and resiliency.

“This is a very widely used floor doors so employees could get home as throughout the country,” said Barlow. safely as possible.

After the contaminant was discovered ADOT crews worked long shifts to keep Beeline and SR 260 open; Gila at P/S school, the gym and cafeteria were completely closed because County employees put in extensive hours plowing county the two facilities were connectrattlin’ ed. roads; private contractors were the rim Weeks later, the cafeteria in huge demand to unclog roads and locker rooms with outside and driveways; and search and access were reopened. rescue teams were on alert.

Environmental cleanup Many U.S. Forest Service crews and inspectors were seen roads remain closed throughout working in the gym, which was the Rim Country. at the time strictly off limits to During the crux of the students, teachers and commustorm, driving conditions were nity members. extremely hazardous and some Max Foster The boys and girls basketball snowdrifts were more than four seasons continued with teams feet high.

For all the inconveniences and head- practicing in a local church gymnasium aches the storms caused Rim residents, and all games played on an away-only they provided hours of snow fun for vis- basis. iting flatlanders.

On both Saturday and Sunday, Friends host ASU humor profs parked cars lined Beeline between Pine A pair of the most accomplished eduand Payson where parents and children cators and authors in the country will sledded, built snowmen and battled in soon make guest appearances before snowball fights.

Friends of Pine Library members.

Arizona last experienced a strong Husband and wife Don and Allen El Niño in the winter of 2009 and 2010. Nilsen, both Arizona State University The most damaging storm that year faculty members, will present at 1 p.m., happened Jan. 20 and resulted in power Monday, Jan. 25 in the library activioutages, localized evacuations and dam- ty center “Growing Old with Humor.” age to public infrastructure.

Refreshments will be served and the Over the three days, 40 to 60 inches community is invited. fell in the White Mountains, and Pine Don is an assistant dean of humanwas blanketed with 25 inches of snow. ities at ASU and Alleen is an editor and El Niño is an ocean-atmospheric phe- professor emeritus at the Tempe school. nomenon marked by warmer-than-avThe two are also co-founders of the erage sea surface temperatures in the International Society for Humor Studies central and eastern Pacific Ocean near and regularly make presentations for the equator. The phenomenon occurs the Arizona Humanities Council on topabout every two to seven years. ics like “Humor: Features, Functions and Subjects” and “Some Humorous School gym reopens Analogues between Language and Art.” The Arizona Department of Don also teaches a humor course for Environmental Quality, Department of graduate students (LIN 655) and one for Health Services and the School Facilities undergraduate students (ENG 414).

Board have given Pine Strawberry Don has a Ph.D. from the University School principal/superintendent Cody of Michigan.

Barlow the OK to reopen the gym, which Alleen teaches English education, has been closed since October due to which means she works with students possible mercury contamination. planning to teach English in junior or In granting permission to reopen the senior high schools. She supervises gym, state agencies also, “Have given us student-teachers and conducts classes some guidelines for ventilation and mon- focusing on young adult literature. itoring as we move forward,” Barlow She says, among the most enjoyable classes she teaches is ENG 470: said.

The startling find of mercury in “Symbols and Archetypes in Children’s the floor occurred just about the time Literature.”

She has a Ph.D. from the University Barlow was writing a School Facilities Board grant to repair a crack in the gym of Iowa.

Max Foster photo

The storm last week gave just about everyone some pain as they had to make their way through and dig out of nearly two feet of snow that fell in the Pine area.

Almost all presenters Library Friends has chosen are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and entertaining.

Don and Alleen promise to be more of the same.

Kittleson presents

Pine author Gail Kittleson will host a discussion of her fiction book “In this Together” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6 in the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library.

The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Copies of the book will be sold for $16.99 per copy.

According to Kittleson’s press release, the book centers on Dottie Kyle, a Gold Star mom, and widow who loses her son in World War II. She is also depicted as a make-do 1946 woman you’d want for your best friend. Her cooking and cleaning job at a local boarding house gives her reason to get up in the morning, but she longs to meet her grandchildren in California.

When her daughter’s complicated third pregnancy calls for Dottie’s help, old fears obstruct Dottie from taking the long trip.

Kittleson was raised an Iowa farm girl who earned a teaching degree from Wartburg College and a master’s from the University of Northern Iowa.

She has taught creative writing, exploratory writing, edits fiction and facilitates writing workshops and wom-

en’s retreats.

Her memoir “Catching up With Daylight” was published in 2013.

Kiwanians or by calling Robbi at 928951-0587.

Kiwanis raffle

If Pine and Strawberry are to have a third consecutive brush pickup program this spring and summer, about $80,000 is needed by the Fuel Reduction Committee.

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 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/.

Money raised from two upcoming Kiwanis of Zane Grey Country raffles will be used to purchase “Go Bags” to be given to children who are taken from their home by law enforcement or Arizona Department of Child Safety.

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.

The prize in one of the raffles is a case (12 bottles) of top shelf wines valued at about $150. And the prize in the other raffle is a custom crafted, handmade hunting knife. It has a Paka wood handle and full tang 7-inch length. At custom knife shows it is sold for $100 and only a limited number are created each year.

Tickets for the wine raffle are $10 each and for the knife is $5 each. Only 100 tickets for each item will be sold.

The drawing will be held in the latter part of January.

Tickets are available from all

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Thought for the week

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

Characters Under the Mogollon Rim – McDonald, Bill and Mart There were two McDonald families who made their mark during the early settlement of Payson. The first to arrive was William McDonald, born April 24, 1840 in Illinois. Upon his Rim Country arrival in 1878 he quickly found a friendship with early settler Bill Burch and the two formed a partnership, operating the first local sawmill and operating the nearby Golden Waif Mine.

That same year word raced up the Tonto Basin that an Apache raiding party was on the loose from the San Carlos reservation. An Apache bullet had grazed the cheek of Tonto Basin rancher Charley Bouquet, and after chasing the attacker off, Charley loaded his family into their wagon and sent them racing to Payson with the warning while he held off several Apaches with a steady stream of gunfire. He then made his own escape on horseback.

During these alarms Paysonites would “fort up” at Pieper’s saloon.

Not far from the McDonald and Burch cabins, located on the flat that is today’s Payson Golf Course, Bill McDonald observed the perfect place for a fortified

During his years in the defense against Indian attacks.

Payson area Bill McDonald It was a high peninsula that over- back when looked the junction of two major met and married Sarah Jane valleys, and it was crowned by Hazelton and by 1889 the family had moved to Buckeye, a prehistoric Native American Ariz. Later the family of Mart village. The ruins of the ancient McDonald settled a ranch at the pueblo consisted of red sandstone that had been hauled to foot of the fortified hill. In the the top of the promontory. The confusion of names, latecomers men of the town cut a path to the assumed the “fort” was named Stan Brown top and rearranged the stones for this latter day McDonald, to form what they called Fort though the two men, Bill and McDonald. It was 50 feet long and 20 Mart, were not related. feet wide, with walls eight to 10 feet in Marshall McDonald, always known as height. The walls had portholes in them Mart, was born June 8, 1869 in or near for gun barrels. Several times during the Whittier, Calif. His parents had migrated ensuing four years this “fort” held the to California from Missouri, but in July huddled local families who sought refuge 1884, when Mart was 15, we find him in from potential Indian attack. [1] Payson observing the first rodeo in that By 1900 the threats of renegade town. The young man obtained work as Apache attacks ceased to exist and there a cowboy, the most likely vocation for was a need for the red sandstone rock youth in the Rim Country, working for from McDonald Hill for the town’s build- the Hash Knife outfit. By 1894 Mart had ings. Most of the stones that had once established himself enough to marry and been a prehistoric pueblo turned into a raise a family. His bride was O’Beria settler’s defense now were included in Ann Gladden, and their first child was the foundations of buildings along Main Elizabeth. It was shortly after this that Street. the little family moved west of town to

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the East Verde River, where they claimed squatter’s rights and established a cattle ranch. Two other daughters made their appearance, Sarah in 1898 and Caroline in 1902. However, this baby lived only two days and was buried about 200 yards west of the ranch house. A mound of earth and rock marked the spot and a small wooden cross identified the family’s nickname for her, “Carrie Bee.” Elizabeth turned 7 the same year Caroline died, and as she needed to attend school in Payson. O’Beria took Elizabeth and Sarah and moved into town where they lived with her mother Susan Gladden. For the next year Mart remained on the ranch, commuting to be with his family whenever he could.

This arrangement proved too painful and after a year, in 1903, they sold the ranch to a California investor named George T. Smith. [2] Mart McDonald made a transition from rancher to merchant and became one of Payson’s leading citizens. He bought the store of John Hise, the surveyor who had earlier laid out the town plat. The post office was located in that

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O’Beria Ann McDonald died June 12, 1933 at the age of 56 and Mart McDonald died May 8, 1944, at the age of 75. The memorial marker for Carrie Bee rests between her parents’ graves, although her gravesite was unintentionally obscured by subsequent owners who developed the Doll Baby ranch and her remains could not be transferred to the Payson Pioneer Cemetery.

[1] The late Sarah McDonald (related to Mart not Bill) described this to me in an interview at her mobile home in Globe. She said she used to play there as a child and that her mother told her of playing there in the 1880s.

[2] The ranch was subsequently named the Baby Doll Ranch, the name later mutated to “Doll Baby.” Some said the name was derived from the baby’s grave on the property. A later resident, Margaret Murphy, said the name was derived from the brand (a cross mounted on the peak of a triangle), which to the young girl looked like a baby doll.

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Snow brings unrivaled beauty Christopher Creek is nestled in an Arizona next three weeks. Those Hashknives are on Highways photo shoot. The breathtakingly the trail again and will be coming through the spectacular vistas of snow-frosted trees along Creek Wednesday, Jan. 27. You can figure on and beneath the Mogollon Rim and the “handoff” being sometime after 1 Promontory brought out the photog- another week p.m. but the rest of the outfit usually raphers. Last weekend’s show was in the creek come by Creekside starting around unrivaled for beauty. noon. Come hang out, get some great The Creek got its share of snow from pictures and meet the riders. last week’s storms. Measurements Then on Feb. 6 there’s the first were taken throughout last week and wine tasting of 2016 at Sheila’s the final total was 22 inches of snow Creekside. We’re pretty sure that after eight-tenths inch of slow-falling one’s sold out. And finally, there will rain. There’s just one hitch — most of be a Super Bowl 50 party on the the white stuff is still here. Week-long seventh of February at where else, near-freezing temperature highs and Rod Britain Creekside, once again.

15-degree overnight lows hasn’t proThere is also a Bible study group vided for much melting. each Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Creekside, as well.

Residents endured prolonged power outLast Thursday we received word that Mimi ages during the storm. Two 12-hour periods was coming through town for the last time. without power made for some chilly house- There was a break in the snowfall when we holds. The county did a decent and fairly made the short walk to the corner to meet the timely job of plowing the side roads leaving hearse which was en route from Show Low the inevitable three-foot frozen berms in front to Payson. A few friends and neighbors met of driveways. with Dave and Rosemary at Columbine and One of the several local heroes who come the Loop to recognize the occasion. Longtime out to plow was Chris Nagy and his Little Red family friends were handling funeral arrangeTractor. Chris is from Hunter Creek and has ments.

Although the big snow kept many away, been here about a year. You can find his ad there was an overflow crowd at Messinger’s here in the Roundup.

A couple of local snowmobilers were out new facility in Payson. Those in the secondary zipping around town, having a ball for a day seating area were able to watch on a large or two before the snow got too deep. By last video screen.

Many in attendance were youngsters who Saturday, weekend snow bunnies lined all the side roads along SR 260 from Payson to either lived with Mimi or were in her care the Creek. Valley residents wasted no time to years ago. They had all kept track of her over come play in the big snow. Summer residents time.

The slide show of photos gave us a glimpse Coryon and Sara brought Layla, Cruz and Ivy of the many, many friends she had in her life. out to romp in the deep stuff.

Here’s some goings-on in the Creek for the Memorable was Dave’s taped singing of the

Lord’s prayer and his eulogy which he had the minister deliver. Also, Mike Tidwell gave us a wonderful, heartfelt tribute to his grandmother.

Many locals joined family members at Creekside later that afternoon to honor Mimi with a special Red Solo cup toast. Elbow-room was at a premium as folks met new friends and old as they shared stories of a special lady. Sheila, put out another fine spread and the fried chicken went quickly.

What we learned that evening was a newly-arrived Louisiana girl had a crush on Ed who was several years older. When Ed returned from WWII he called on her and the rest is history.

They lived in sleepy, dusty Scottsdale in the 1950s where Mimi had the very first city licensed day care. She always had a dozen or more children in her charge. Ed constructed the beds of 2x4s and plywood and Mimi had the mattress pads sewn up. Kids were all required to nap. Lunch was always a hot meal with often five different foods on the plates.

Mimi cooked a lot of chicken with salad, potatoes, beans, okra, rice pudding and a cookie.

There was always a prayer.

Rosemary read to us from Mimi’s accounts.

Two dollars a day for youngsters 5 and older.

Three dollars was charged for younger ones.

If you had two kids, that was three dollars for the pair. Remember, that included the hot meal and often breakfast, as well.

If you required day care by the hour, the rate was 65 cents per hour and 85 cents for two children. Mimi loved each and every one of her young kids and in the end, many of the accounts were never settled … and that’s another week in the Creek.

Trees take tumble under weight of snow Mother Nature hit Tonto Village pretty darn road. The Padillas shoveled out a few homes, hard with at least 22 inches of snow over a and a couple of really nice fellows, Kevin four-day period. That’s an unofficial measure- Scott and Bob O’Donnell, helped us clear our ment, some places it might have been more or driveway. Kevin manned a front-end loader maybe even less. Those of you who with a backhoe and Bob manned a frequent Facebook might have seen the snow shovel and made short work pictures taken by Rita Spalink, Kara village of all the snow. What a couple of Shaw, Janice Reed, Aimee Olinger great guys! It would have taken my and Roy Tolby. I may have missed a husband of 80 years at least a few few, but they all showed wonderful days to clear that much snow. Thank pictures of the snow. The heaviness you so much to Kevin and Bob for of the snow toppled a few of the being good Samaritans. By the way, neighbor’s ponderosa pine trees and Bob also does concrete work, like his one tree just a few homes from ours dad, Royce. Royce helped us with the — the whole top of the tree snapped foundation to our garage a few years and dropped the top right in the Janet back, I am sure that Bob has picked roadway on Thompson Drive. The Snyder up his dad’s skills and is a very good Olingers on Johnson Boulevard were concrete work. not immune to the fallen trees; luckily I applaud the Gila County road the tree was uprooted and landed across their maintenance crew for a fantastic job of clearhorse fence. Thank goodness the trees missed ing the main roadways. They had to scrape the houses and the cars. Many of our full-time the roads more than once and they kept Tonto residents are not able to shovel themselves Village from being stranded by clogged roadout and with the spirit of community a few ways. Thank you so much! of the residents pitched right in and helped Double D doings shovel out sidewalks and driveways. Ridley Harper, a Hellsgate firefighter, was one of I mentioned this last week, but it doesn’t those “snow angels.” He used his trusty chain hurt to mention it again, the restaurant hours saw and cut up the tree that fell across the for the winter are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday

through Thursday. That means you will have to have a late breakfast, if you don’t want to miss Betty’s pancakes. They are so light and fluffy, they disappear quickly.

Contributed photos

celebrating a century Eugene C. Koeneman was born Jan. 11, 1916 in Chicago. His family and friends gathered at the Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church on Sunday, Jan. 10 to celebrate his 100th birthday and his life. He was presented with a luncheon and party and a big cake illustrated with a photo of the military plane in which he served during World War II. He had a second celebration on Jan. 11 at the Crosswinds Restaurant. Family attending included his son Gene and daughter-in-law Sheri of Phoenix; his daughter Marion and son-in-law Mike Cobo of Payson; and his granddaughter Kayle Cobo of Mesa.

Holiday weekend

This coming weekend turns out to be a three-day weekend thanks to the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 18. Most city, county and state offices will be closed including all banks. If you need to go to town, remember those closures.

Since it will be a three-day weekend, our area may have more vehicles near the big hill on the Control Road where people come for sledding. Please use extra caution and especially watch out for kids in the roadway.

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Since there was such a heavy snowfall, the parking lot in back of the Hellsgate Fire Department building is too full of snow to accommodate any of the Divas’ vehicles, Plan B is now in place — Laura Bierwirth has graciously invited all Divas to her home in Payson on Wednesday afternoons until further notice.

Hopefully, the weather will stay clear and the temperatures warm up a bit to melt the snow in the back parking lot.

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that night ... ... until the biggest, blackest, fastest going, %$#@! gravel truck I had ever seen in my life appeared out of nowhere going the other way WITH ITS LIGHTS OFF! I tell you, it was the shock of a lifetime! One second the road ahead was empty and the next second THERE IT WAS! I twisted the wheel, careening off the road, and hung on as my wheels hit loose packed sand and dirt and the Jeep lurched sideways.

Luckily it handled perfectly, righting itself in seconds.

As I stopped to give my heart a chance to restart I let loose a string of curses that no doubt scorched the vegetation for a half-

mile around the Jeep.

It was SO unexpected! Right out of the night! Without the slightest warning! Phew!

Well, I had an aircraft to meet, so after I stopped cursing and made sure my heart was still running, I rolled up to the edge of the road, and paused to catch my breath. It was a good thing I paused! Just as I started to turn onto the road here came another of the huge black behemoths, going as fast as the first one — and again with its lights off!

I’d like to have a picture of the expression on my face at that moment. I sat there for perhaps 20 minutes asking myself, “What the hell is going on?” In fact, I wondered if I hadn’t perhaps

better turn around and go back to town.

But after several minutes “sweet reason” took over as it usually does. I told myself, “OK, so two trucks driven by idiot drivers are running around Pakistan tonight with their lights off. But they were just a few seconds apart and they were probably together. There haven’t been any more of them for 20 minutes, so the chances are that’s the end of that.”

So off I went — very slowly and nervously. I don’t mind telling you I was very happy when I made it to the airfield, handled the aircraft, got back to the staff house without incident and dropped in bed about 3 a.m.

The next day at the embassy I told Hasan, my assistant, about it. “Just one of those things, I guess,” I said as I finished, keeping it low key so he wouldn’t feel I was being critical of his nation.

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If you go abroad plan and headed for Mauripur to “enjoy” a few small your turn PAF, the military airfield 14 miles out in the surprises — and maybe country. I had to meet an some not-so-small ones. aircraft due around midI sure did, so let’s have night, my first late night some fun. I’ve mentioned arrival. some of the screwy The road to the airthings that happened to field was well paved, but me during the 12 years I far too narrow, and now spent overseas, but I’ve Tom Garrett and then it turned and always made the story as twisted up and down a short as possible. What do you say I write a column about rise in the desert countryside. one of them once in awhile, but As I said, it was a dark night, but slow it down a little so you can there was no traffic so I sailed along at 50 mph, happier than I “feel the moment” as I did?

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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) 9786519.

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.

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) 474-9128. 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.

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

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

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.

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) 757-3778 or Pastor Dina at (602) 757-3830. Like us on Facebook.

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

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

Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928970-4249 (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: “Gifts and Weddings.” Family Worship Service 2 p.m. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@ yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Wednesday: Bible Class 6:30 p.m. www.paysonchurchofchrist.com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m., 4746367, 468-8157, Missionaries (928) 254-8140.

MANZANITA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m., 474-3788, 472-2266, Missionaries (928) 254-8140.

PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 noon; Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., 472-8709, 474-6367 or 468-1103, Missionaries 472-7956.

FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 468-0249; 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. 4623326 or 462-3388.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Payson 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.

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 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.

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) 479-2299.

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

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

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

Unity Church of Payson 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 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). The Gifts of Imperfection class coming Sunday afternoons Jan. 31 and Feb. 14 & 28. For more, go to www.unityofpayson.org or 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.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, January 15, 2016

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Take part in Change a Pet’s Life Day Jan. 24 things that need to be considered before bringing a new pet into your home; “Am I at a point in my life when I can care January is the first month of the New for this pet?” “How will my current Year; a time to look ahead and work pets react to a new house mate?” “Can towards making the rest of the year the I keep a pet where I live?” “Is having a best it can be. If by chance you’re thinkpet a good option for me?” All of these ing of making a New Year’s resolution topics and more are good to keep in that falls along the lines of wanting to mind when bringing a new animal into make a difference or even being a hero, your life. However, if there we have just the thing for are no hurdles between you you: Change a Pet’s Life Day. and getting a new pet, go This holiday takes place on Humane for it! Bringing a new pet Jan. 24 and is a great time Society home can be a very rewardof Central to make a difference not only Arizona ing experience for both the for your community, or local adopter and the adoptee. animal shelter, but also for Donate. Donations are key ADOPTION homeless pets in need. to keeping any animal shelChange a Pet’s Life Day OPTIONS ter going. Many animal shelwas originally created to try ters or rescues are non-profit and encourage pet adoptions organizations, so having the and highlight all of the good deeds done by volunteers and shelter/rescue funds to be able to feed, heal and care workers, and over the years it’s gained for the animals can be a struggle. A lot, popularity and is now celebrated by a if not most, of the work and care we can number of humane societies, shelters provide homeless animals is all thanks and rescues around the country and to the generous donations we receive is a very trend-worthy topic on multi- from people who want to make a difple social media sites. Participating in ference in the lives of homeless pets. activities that can help change the lives Donated money can help out so much; it of homeless pets is not only extremely can help an animal receive a necessary easy to do, but is also very rewarding surgery or medicine, it can help provide for the animals and for the people join- animals with food, give them toys and ing in. You may be asking yourself, how treats to enjoy, a warm bed to lie in, and can I help? What are some things that it can even help keep their temporary animals in shelters need? Here are a home, the shelter; maintained, funcfew ideas that can really make a differ- tioning and comfortable for them while they wait to find their forever homes. ence: Adopt. Adopting is of course the In kind donations are important as well first thing people think of when they bags or cans of food, blankets, pillows, want to change a pet’s life. Getting a dish soap, bleach, poop scoops — you homeless pet out of a stressful shelter name it, chances are shelters need it. environment and giving them a warm, Anything and everything donated helps loving home is one of the greatest things shelters in their mission to provide the that can be done. Of course, sometimes best care they can to the animals that adoption comes with its fair share of need it. by

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C L U B S Sons of the American Revolution

The Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 8 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 16 at Tiny’s restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, for its regular monthly meeting. Members are all male descendants of supporters of the American Revolution and anyone interested in SAR is welcome to attend.

Free riding program

The Heart Six Ranch, a nonprofit, provides a free Kids Work to Ride program from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday with a free lunch.

The program is called for the Grace of Devin. Contact Connie Agnes for details at (928) 595-0345.

Trail work schedule

The Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction committee’s trail work in January and February is on the Bearfoot Trail. Participants will be doing maintenance and then start the prep work for the new bridge crossing Pine Creek.

Meet in the parking lot of the

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Pine LDS Church and carpool to the locations. In case of inclement weather, the work will be rescheduled and notification made.

• Saturday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Work on the Bearfoot Trail.

Bring own lunch/snacks/water.

Tai Chi and Qigong

Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson.

The program is especially de­ signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge. For details, call (928) 478-6032.

Payson Lioness Club

The Payson Lioness Club meets at 9 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260.

Sponsored by the Payson Lions Club, the Payson Lioness Club is part of the world’s largest service organization. Members enjoy activities, service projects and events that benefit local charities. All interested persons are welcome to attend. You are never

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Well hello there! My name is Hershey, and I am every bit as sweet as my namesake! I am a cute, cuddly little guy with an outgoing demeanor. I love to meet new people, big and small. Speaking of big, I do have a fondness for snacks!

Let’s just agree to call me “big boned.”

A little extra weight doesn’t slow me down, though. I have plenty of pep for new adventures. I love to get outside in the yard, at least for a little while. And then a cuddle on the couch, maybe some snacks... It was worth a try! Back to my good qualities: I’m rather quiet for my breed, walk easily on a leash and have great house manners. I enjoy playing with other small dogs, too! Bigger dogs can be a little intimidating, so I’d prefer to keep my friends of a similar size.

Please come in to meet me — I love company! Especially if you bring snacks!

KATRINA

This is Katrina. A sweetheart who sure does know how to use her voice.

She is purrfect in every way she can be. Katrina is the ultimate house cat.

She does great with children and even will cuddle up next to you through the night. Katrina is looking for her forever home, and I think you would be the best companion for her.

RESALE STORE

Snow is here and so is the fun!

Great selection of snow skis available at low cost to our faithful customers. Still plenty of warm jackets and sweaters as well. Got any Christmas décor or trees you wish to donate?

Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique is located at 510 W. Historical Main St., open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also see us online @ www.ebay. com/usr/humanesocietypayson.

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too young or young at heart to be a Lioness. For more information, call Carol at (928) 978-4132.

Radio control car/truck enthusiasts wanted

If you are a r/c (radio control) car or truck enthusiast then you are invited to a get-together at 3 p.m. this and every Sunday at the Payson Multi Event Center, north side of the warm-up arena.

Meet fellow enthusiasts and try your skills and your rig’s ability on one of several courses that will be set.

Being there will answer most questions, but if you have them, call (928) 978-2365.

Activities at the Senior Dining Room in Pine

The following activities are now available at the Senior Dining Room in Pine. Come join and meet some new friends. The Senior Dining Room is located at the P/S Community Center, 3866 N. Highway 87, Pine.

Monday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: Canasta, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Arts Party, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., held once a month.

Wednesday: Hand & Foot, 9 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Polish Poker, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Stitch ‘n Time, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month Friday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.

Saturday: Walkers Club, 9 a.m., meets at the P/S Elementary School Track.

For more information, call the P/S Thrift Store at (928) 476-4633.

Learn about genealogy society at LFOP

The Library Friends of Payson meeting at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 18 features E. Griff Brown, who will present an informative program on the history of Payson’s genealogy society.

The presentation for the community, which is held in the library meeting room, will start with a short business meeting at 10 a.m.; the program begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to both the business meeting and the free one-hour program.

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The library will be closed on Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but the meeting room will be open.

There will be signs to direct visitors to the side door. If you have any questions, please call the library at (928) 474-9260.

Payson Amnesty

Payson Amnesty meets the third Monday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St., Payson. We have the power to change someone’s life just by writing a letter. Join us as we work for human rights both locally and globally. Please call (928) 978-1268 for more information.

Order of the Eastern Star

The Ponderosa Chapter #64 O.E.S. meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays at the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd., Payson.

All Eastern Star members are invited to attend. Master Masons and all ladies with any Masonic affiliation or family members in Freemasonry are encouraged to join the group.

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Wednesday for a fun game of O.E.S. Canasta. For more information, call (928) 468-0790.

Bridge results

Winners at Wednesday Bridge for Jan. 6 were: Dot and Ed Koshinski, first; George Aucott and Steve Fox, second; Myrtle Warter and Sherry Procton, third.

For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.

Winners at Ladies’ Tuesday Bridge for Jan. 12 were: Kay Hutchinson, first; Flo Moeur, second; and Betty Mashl, third.

Play is at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Call (928) 468-8856 for reservations and information.

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.

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Volunteer. Sometimes the best thing someone can donate is their time. A lot of the animals in the care of shelters could really benefit from one-onone time with humans who want to be around them. Just having someone to go on walks with, play fetch or chasing games with, and even simple brushing can mean the world to animals. Animals who are also less outgoing can benefit from volunteers giving them time; sometimes just sitting in a cat room or kennel with a shy dog and reading can be beneficial as it helps them get used to the sight, smell and sound of humans as well as helping them build trust with people in general. There are also always opportunities that help in the day to day grind of working in a shelter; doing laundry, answering phones, helping with boutiques and other projects that help the shelter raise funds or stay functioning. Any amount of time donated not only means the world to the animals, but to the staff as well.

These are just a few of the ways people can help better the lives of unwanted animals and the people who work with them. No amount of help is too small — donations of pocket change, donated time, and even just visiting shelters or liking a post on Facebook can make all of the difference. Changing a pet’s life is not only one of the easiest things you can do during the New Year, but it’s also one of the most rewarding.

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2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly

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Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft.

On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

HOMES FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba Overlooks GV Lake 704 S.Oak, Stove,Refrig, Trash Included, Large Wood Stove,AC,W/D Hook-ups, Gated Yard,Covered Carport, $610.mo 928-474-8833

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

Call Shari for a Quote!

928-951-1807

LANDSCAPING Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences.

Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Home Maitenance Available. Call 928-282-3118 Mention this add and get 10% Off!

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE Laundromat for sale or lease, call Vicki for information; House on Premises for lease also.

602-403-5800

3+ BR, 2 BA, Mobile Home, 917 E. Bridal Path , Payson, AZ, 85142, 12 months lease, W/D, Dishwasher, Refrig, Cable/Satellite TV Hookups, Carpet, Hardwood Flooring, Laundry Facilities, Cats Allowed, New carpets throughout, wood and tile, plus storage shed.

Move in Ready.Call Al, $ $900, 480-266-4578.

3Br/2Ba House in a 50+ RV Park, FP, Heat Pump, Garage, Opportunity to reduce rent w/Laber, $1100.mo Call Vicki, 602-403-5800 Beautifully “FURNISHED” ,New Paint/Carpet, 2Br/2Ba w/FP, 1800sf, MAIN HOUSE, 1.25 Acres In Town, Bring Your Horse, TV’s, $1,400.mo Call: 602-290-7282 High on Hill, Great Views, Nice Clean 3Br/2Ba, Front/Rear Decks, $985.mo 928-468-1068 or 602-647-2014 New 2 BR, 2 BA, Manufactured home, 55+ age community. $650.00, 480-390-8901.

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE C-1 Business, 215 W. Frontier, 3 Rooms, Kitchenette, Sitting Area, Sink,Work Area, Beautiful! Must See!, 780sf, Paved Parking, $146,000. APT. ONLY, Call 928-951-4851.

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 1983 MH 2 BR, 1 BA, 14 x 56, close in Payson 55+ age park, $17,900, Financing available Call 480-390-8901 New Cavco 2 BR, 2 BA, MH 14 x 52, close in Payson 55+ age park, $39,900. Financing available 480-390-8901

MOBILES FOR SALE Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

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

PAYSON TRAILER RANCH 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $425.00 Spaces starting at $310.

1st Mo + Deposit!

All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Calll 928-517-1368

Prudential Pine

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928-476-3279

Pine 3 Br, 1 Ba ...........$850 UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Independently Owned & Operated

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1809 W. Fairway Ln., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $1450 202 N. Stagecoach Pass, 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . $1350 1103 N. Camelot, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $1200 602 N. Ponderosa #A, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $900 609 N. Colcord Rd., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . $900 1106 N. William Tell Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . $860 200 E. Malibu Dr. B6, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 609 N. Granite Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 1101 N. Colcord Rd., 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp#5, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . $550 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp#20, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . $460 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio 1BA. . . . . . . . . $425 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio 1BA. . . . . . . . . $400

2Br/1Ba AC/Heat, All Electric, Washer/Dryer, Upstairs, Smoking/Pets-No, $595.mo Call 928-474-8263 or 928-951-4237

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE

79653

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center is a not for profit 89 licensed bed facility located in the beautiful White Mountains in Show Low, AZ! We are seeking EXPERIENCED RN’s for the following areas: ICU / L&D / Med Surg / Home Health / ER / Surgery Full Time / Part Time / PRN shifts available! Summit Healthcare offers yearly increases, tuition assistance, excellent benefits, Sign on Bonus, Relocation Assistance plus much more! Apply online at www.summithealthcare.net or call to speak with the Nurse Recruiter at 928-537-6367 $2,500 Sign on Bonus plus Relocation Assistance! Salary DOE w w w. s u m m i t h e a l t h c a r e . n e t 928-537-6367

Waitress

Diamond Point Shadows is now accepting applications for waitress.

Please apply in person, Tuesday-Friday after 3:00

MOBILE/RV SPACES Adult/Senior Living Studio and One Bedroom Apartments Starting at $615. with All Utilities Weekly Light Housekeeping Included Small Pet OK with Deposit Meal Service Available Call Angie M-F 8-5 928-474-1120

Tonto Oaks Apts.

Apartments For Rent

& Mobile Homes

120 S. Tonto St. Come live next to the BEST tenants in Payson!

Beautiful, Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments w/storage room Call Cindy for availability (928) 472-9238 or email tontooaksapts@yahoo.com

Apartments for Rent

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

Must have knowledge of all in and outs of street locations .

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.

Our Company Does Background Checks!

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

1500 Bravo Taxiway 601 N. Beeline 408 W. Main St., Suite 8 & Suite 11 708 E. Hwy 260 C1, A, B & E 708 E. Hwy 260 C2 1322 W. Red Baron Rd. #A

Independently Owned & Operated

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ACE Hardware & Nursery

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HEALTH CARE

RESTAURANTS Looking for Experience Cook, Mexican Quizine, Salary D.O.E. Contact Tonto Basin IGA, 928-479-2000 or send resumes to tontobasinmaketplace@yahoo.c om

APPLY IN PERSON MONDAY-FRIDAY

ers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

The Payson Roundup is accepting applications for an experienced web press operator.

We are an award winning, twice weekly newspaper and produce products for a limited number of commercial printing customers.

We are looking for someone with experience in running 5 units of Goss Community, negative stripping, plate making and with a pride for quality.

Mechanical abilities and forklift experience are also desirable.

This is a fulltime position with a complete benefit package.

Payson is located in the heart of Mogollon Rim country where outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing abound.

Please send your resume to publisher@payson.com, OR Payson Roundup 708 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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HOME REPAIRS

PRESS OPERATOR

EMPLOYMENT

FINAL ESTATE MOVING SALE 913 S. Ridgeway St. (Mud Spring Road and Frontier) Fri. & Sat. Jan. 15 & 16 from 8am to 12 Noon: Couch, Dressors, Portable DishWasher, COunter Top Microwave, Patio Rocking Chairs, Framed Art

HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

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YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS DELSTER ESTATE SALE Fri. & Sat. Jan 15 & 16 from 8am to 3pm at 908 S. Rodeo Dr. Indian rugs, Pool table, Electric Scooter, Freezer, Outdoor furniture, Chain link dog kennel, Exercise equip., Dishes; Small appliances; Cookware, Crystal, Antiques, Collectibles, Heaters, Couches, Hide-a-bed, Recliners, Organ, Grandfather Clock, Table/chairs, Beds, Dressers, Lamps, 10” Table saw, Compressor, Band Saw, hand tools, Lrg downdraft cooler, House & Garage full; Priced to Sell!

Vintage set of Noritake Ivory China “Trudy” 12 Place Settings $10000 Call Barbara at,

GENERAL

PLEASE CONTACT S. PATEL AT 1-480-735-1984 OR SUSHMA.S.PATEL@GMAIL.COM

Lhasa Apso pups: Adorable, AKC, Potty Pad Trained, Shots, $475. Call 928-243-2378 ONE PUP LEFT Female Black & Tan Dachshund, DOB 9/16/15 $400. Call 928-476-6435 or 480-734-7246

CARS RED CORVETTE, 1985 55K Miles, New Tires, New Exhaust, Looks Great, Runs Great; $9500.obo 928-468-6425

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

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Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823 Robin H.

Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!

Forest Hills Condominiums

333 N. McLane Large 1-2 Bedrooms WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER COVERED PARKING PET FRIENDLY CLOSE TO RUMSEY PARK & LIBRARY

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

LAZY D RANCH 1 Studio Avail Immediately, one avail. in Jan. W/S/T/C Included, Call 928-474-2442

Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park, Nice quiet family park, Travel Trailers, furnished $400.00 mo, RV Spaces $256.55 mo, with onsite Manager, Laundry, Shower, Game room, and Wifi, Call Shawn at 928-474-2406 RYE RV PARK 1Br/1Ba, (Furnished) $350.mo & Up; Free Laundry On-site, Utility Dep. Water/Trash Included, Spaces $200.mo 602-502-0020

MOBILES/RVS FOR RENT #7-Mobile 1Br/1ba Enclosed Patio/Yard/Storage,$750. #15-Trailer 1Br/1ba $525. #12-Trailer 1Br/1ba $485.

RV Space $300.

Min.3mo.lease; Includes Cable/Water/Rubbish 1001 S. Goodfellow 928-951-6137

ROOMS FOR RENT 1 Bedr w/private bath in lovely home with garage. Internet,water, garbage includ. $400 + share elec.

Pet ok., 661-342-5290.

PAYSON ROUNDUP

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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

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

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, AZ 85012, Phoenix, 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

LEGAL NOTICES

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 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

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 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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,

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 16032: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5/2016: Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 12/9/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-693701-CL Order No. : 733-1501814-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 1/8/2010 and recorded 1/13/2010 as Instrument 2010-000352 , 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: Sale Date and Time: 3/17/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: The surface and ground to a depth of 200 feet lying immediately beneath the surface of: Lot 14, Block 11, Central Heights Townsite, according to Map No. 52, records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Street Address: 5675 EAST MAIN STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-08-111 7 Original Principal Balance: $70,788.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): Veronica Voss, an unmarried woman 5675 EAST MAIN STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916.939.0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-693701-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a

LEGAL NOTICES return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-693701-CL Dated: 12/7/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Valerie Frost, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 12/7/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Valerie Frost, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm.

Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0099124 1/15/2016 1/22/2016 1/29/2016 2/5/2016 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 of-

LEGAL NOTICES fice. 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 Revenue 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.

T h e ARTICLE 10 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.

16034: 1/12, 1/15, 1/19/2016 Notice Of Publication Articles Of Organization Have Been Filed In The Office Of The Arizona Corporation Commission For I Name: Iverson Construction Services, LLC. L-20-56275-0. II The address of registered office is: 620 E Highway 260, Ste B-2, Payson AZ 85541.

The name and address of the Statutory Agent is: National Contractor Services Corporation, 1010 E Jefferson St Phoenix AZ 85034. III Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Steven Blake Iverson, 156 Fairway Dr, Williams AZ 86046, member, manager; Armando Antonio Cruz, PO Box 25286, Prescott Valley AZ 86312, member; Cynthia Ann O’conner, 156 Fairway Dr, Williams AZ 86046, member.

16035: 1/8, 1/12, 1/15/2016 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1.

ENTITY NAME: The Christopher Kohl’s Firebelles, File No 2022906-0 2.

CHARACTER OFAFFAIRS: Fund raising events to help the fire district pay for training and education of the firefighters.

3.

MEMBERS: (X) The corporation will have mem-

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4.

ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? (No). 4.2 Firebelles, 930 E. Christopher Creek Loop, Payson, AZ 85541.

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DIRECTORS: D e s i r e e Krieger, 930 E. Christopher Creek Loop, Payson, AZ 85541; Linda Digman, 930 E. Christopher Creek Loop, Payson, AZ 85541; Karen Thornton, 930 E. Christopher Creek Loop, Payson, AZ 85541.

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STATUTORYAGENT: Linda Digman, Firebelles, 16 N. Star Vale Dr. #92, Payson, AZ 85541.

7.

CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE: Attached and Signed.

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INCORPORATORS: Karen Thornton, 930 E. Christopher Creek Loop, Payson, AZ 85541.

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/ Karen Thornton, Karen Thornton as Incorporator for Corporation (Christopher Kohl’s Firebelles) 10/23/2015.

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 16037: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2016 ARIZONA SUPERIOR COURT GILA COUNTY In the Matter of: THE HAPSHIRE FAMILY TRUST, dated MARCH 14, 2000, as amended, a Trust.

No. PB201400058 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Donna Allison, (Herein, “Trustee”), has filed in the above-named Court a Petition to Approve Distribution Schedule and for Discharge of Liability. A hearing was held on or before February 5, 2016. A second hearing on the Petition,, specifically regarding the distribution to Nicole Hampshire, has been set for the 5th day of February, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. before: Honorable Bryan Chambers, Gila County Superior Court, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.

This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected. Este es un aviso legal.

Sus derechos podrian ser afectados. If you object to any part of the petition or motion that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written objection describing the legal basis for your objection at least three

LEGAL NOTICES days before the hearing date, or your must appear in person or through an attorney at the time and place set forth in the notice of hearing.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 6th day of January, 2016.

By: /s/ Samantha G. Stirling, Samantha G. Stirling, Attorneys for rDonna Allison (Fiduciary License No 20316), Successor Trustee.

16038: 1/15, 1/19, 1/22/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: RIM TIRE DIESEL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR LLC File No. L-2046856-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 3898 E. Arizona Highway 260, Star Valley, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael Hanai, 3898 E. Arizona Highway 260, Star Valley, AZ 85541.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Michael Hanai, (x) manager, (x) member, 3898 E. Arizona Highway 260, Star Valley, AZ 85541.

16039: 1/15/2016 NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE, TONTO NATIONAL FOREST. The Houston Commercial Fuelwood Sales are located within T11N, R10E, Sections 13 and 14, G&SRBM, Gila County, Arizona. The Forest Service will open sealed bids in public at the Payson Ranger District 1009 E. Highway 260 Payson AZ 85541 at 02:00 p.m. local time on four different days for four different sales: 2015 Houston 11 Commercial Fuelwood Sale with an estimated volume of 38 CCF of Utah, Alligator, and Rocky Mountain Juniper fuelwood, and 8 CCF of Emory and Arizona White Oak fuelwood marked or otherwise designated for cutting, on Thursday 1/28/2016; 2015 Houston 09 Commercial Fuelwood Sale with an estimated volume of 31 CCF of Utah, Alligator, and Rocky Mountain Juniper fuelwood, and 6 CCF of Emory and Arizona White Oak fuelwood marked or otherwise designated for cutting, on Thursday 2/4/2016; 2015 Houston 03 Commercial Fuelwood Sale with an estimated volume of 3 CCF of Utah, Alligator, and Rocky Mountain Juniper, and Emory and Arizona White Oak fuelwood marked or otherwise designated for cutting, on Thursday 2/11/2016; and 2015 Houston 01 Commercial Fuelwood Sale with an estimated volume of 3 CCF of Utah, Alligator, and Rocky Mountain Juniper, and Emory and Arizona White Oak fuelwood marked or otherwise designated for cutting, on Thursday 2/18/2016.

The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids. A prospectus, bid form, and complete information concerning the timber, the conditions of sales, and submission of bids is available to the public from the Payson Ranger District, 1009 E. Highway 260, Payson, AZ (928) 474-7922.

The bid opening dates previously advertised for these sales were cancelled due to holiday mail and weather issues.

The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

You’ll find a receptive audience for sales with an ad in the

Payson Roundup classifieds!

Payson Roundup OUTDOORS Friday, January 15, 2016

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Skiing at any age From page 1B My legs and ego felt pretty fresh after relaxing over lunch, so I said, “Sure, I’ll try it.”

Turns out, the ego remains limber far longer than an old man’s quads.

Rory led us onto a steep, chopped-up run through small, narrowly-spaced spruce trees.

He looked pretty good negotiating the difficult conditions. My skiing, on the other hand, could only be described as “ugly” or, maybe, “really ugly.” I lapsed repeatedly into a frantic snowplow, trying desperately to stay vertical and avoid a “head plant” or “date with a tree.” I’d experimented with both in my youth — and didn’t enjoy it then. My quads began to burn unmercifully as we made our way down what seemed to me like an endless run.

At the bottom, Charlie and Arreta waited — wondering why we’d taken so long.

I felt like hugging a tree or kissing my ski tips, but was too winded.

“Charlie,” I gasped, “sending me down that run was as bad as taking a beginner to the top of the mountain.”

He laughed and said, “I hit a tree and did a head plant the last time.”

“And you didn’t tell me! Some friend!”

Everyone got a good laugh out of that.

I took it easy for the rest of the runs, but couldn’t resist a faint, glow of satisfaction by the last run of the day. When Charlie and Arreta opted for the Black Diamond run under the chairlift, I stuck to the groomed slopes.

Once upon a time, I would have felt compelled to respond to every challenge. These days, one black diamond will do me nicely.

Powder or no powder, going fast or slow — any day on the snow is a perfect ski day.

Peter Aleshire/Roundup

Rim Country Fishing Report

Fish respond to weather The weather once again is the tures will move large numbers major topic of discussion in Rim of crappie into deeper water in Country. Just as the flows start- what are called “mega schools.” ed to slow into the lake, another Once the crappie move deeper, in our series of storms passed the trolling technique will be the through Rim Country resulting in best technique to catch crappie. a huge increase of water flowing Currently, most experienced into Roosevelt Lake. The Salt crappie anglers are fishing verRiver is flowing at about twice its tically. Reports show on stable normal rate while Tonto Creek is weather days, anglers will boat flowing at three times the normal 30 crappie in just a couple of flows for this time of year. The hours. Crappie are still being lake level is just under 43 percent reported in 25-35 feet deep water full which is considerably higher and always close to cover or than the end of year readings rocky structure.

Green Valley Lake in Payson for the last couple of years. This new water coming into the lake is remains stocked with rainbow trout courtesy of the very cold and will bring AZGFD Community the water temperature Fishing Program. Green down further. Currently rim country Valley is producing the water temperature fishing report some excellent rainbow is in the mid 50s which trout for anglers using will bring the process PowerBait and salmon of slowing down the eggs. fish metabolism. Most If you’re not a cold anglers agree that when weather angler and you the water temperature store your fishing equipfalls below 50 degrees, ment during the winter the fish become more James months, remember to lethargic. Bass will be in Goughnour store them properly. deeper water this time of Do not lean your rods year and a 1-ounce casting spoon is the choice of a lot of against a wall in the garage or anglers for cold water fishing. On a room close to a heater. Lay calm days with clear skies and them flat on the deck of the boat lots of sunshine, a slow presen- or a surface that will support tation technique such as a drop- the entire length of the blank. shot, Texas-rig, Carolina-rig or a Remove any lures, line and reels. jig can all produce good results Don’t forget to loosen the drag for a patient angler. The good on your reels for storage. Also, news is that earlier this week inspect your fishing rods for we passed the winter solstice signs of wear or damage. Rim which means for the next sever- Country Custom Rods can help al months the days will become make sure your equipment is longer. Before we know it, we’ll ready to go when you are. You be talking about the great spring can contact us at 928-978-0263 bass fishing. or visit our website at www.rimRecent crappie fishing reports countrycustomrods.com.

Have a great week of fishing are sporadic again mostly due to and I hope to see you on the the weather change.

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