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University site work continues by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

The push to build a university campus in Payson continues to advance, with architects and engineers working on plans for the infrastructure and conversations continuing with Arizona State University. Consultant Joe Tyndall reported the status of the preliminary planning studies last week to the Rim Country Educational Alliance board at its monthly meeting. Consultants have completed work on a geotechnical survey, necessary to place the buildings and “We had a meeting seek construction with the university and bids. The survey learned about the found, as expected, that bedrock lies additional requirements 4-10 feet below the for housing and surface over most parking, so we’re of the 253-acre site, a key statis- making those tic when it comes adjustments. But we just time to seek bids want to let you know from contractors for things like the we’re right on schedule.” core university Joe Tyndall buildings and dorConsultant mitories. The Rim Country Educational Foundation hired a project manager and an architect to draw up site plans, especially when it comes to infrastructure like roads, sewer, water and power. The cost of that contract is nearly $1 million, with most of the money coming from the MHA Foundation, from the $40 million it received as a result of a merger with Banner Health Systems, which now runs the Banner Payson Medical Center.

• See University site, page 2A

County tab: $2.3 million by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Earlier this month, the Gila County Board of Supervisors approved spending $2.3 million with a Mesa company to finish the renovations on a modular building on the Globe courthouse property. The modular has been designated the Copper Administration Building (CAB). This cost is in excess of the $1.95 million in financing the county secured in January 2015. The new deputy county manager, the finance director and new public works director reviewed the project in late summer and boosted the estimate. The county wants to move several departments out of rented space and into the new building. Currently the county is paying $160,730 to rent space for probation. The Mesa company, SD Crane Builders, Inc., will make extensive improvements to both the interior and exterior of the modular, which is a

Photo courtesy of the Pine/Strawberry Fire Department

A neighbor took this photo Saturday as Pine/Strawberry firefighters worked to contain a fire in a second-floor bedroom of a home on Buffalo Road.

Pine, Payson firefighters contain blaze by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

One person was arrested Satur day on drug charges after a Strawberry house fire. Firefighters saved most of the home, in the 8500 block of Buffalo Road and contained the flames to a second-story room. The homeowner’s nephew arrived at the home late Friday night with his 3-year-old daughter and two adult friends. Around 12:40 p.m. Saturday, while outside playing in the snow, the group saw smoke coming from the home, said P-S Fire Chief Gary Morris.

Both Pine-Strawberry fire stations responded and Strawberry engine 421 was first on scene. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from a second-story window. Using a hose line, firefighters hit the flames from the ground. Pine engine 411 and water tender 411 arrived shortly after and went inside to attack the flames in a small second-story bedroom. Crews knocked the flames down, containing the damage to the bedroom and immediate area. Payson Fire sent an engine, a water tender and a battalion chief to help. Twelve firefighters were on scene to fight the fire. There were no injuries.

A special night for special people by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

“It was such a magical thing. Everybody who was there was touched to be there.”

They danced. They laughed. They had such a great time they can’t wait to do it again, said Teresa Chernov, the organizer of the first-ever ball for special people. Teresa Chernov Organizer “So many people on the way out were like, ‘Are we going to do this again?’” she said. Chernov was talking about the first ever Winter Wonderland Ball held at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Saturday, Jan. 16. The 40 people, included the families of special people, came out to enjoy a lovely dinner, scrumptious dessert and drawings for prizes — but it was the dancing that brought out the smiles — and emotions.

• See A special night, page 10A

Photo courtesy of DJ Craig

The Winter Wonderland Ball at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino provided a wonderful night for kids who never got to go to the prom.

Rescuers extract seriously injured driver by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

Firefighters had to cut a man out of a vehicle Saturday after he went off the roadway south of Pine. The man’s vehicle went off State Route 87 around 5 p.m., flipping into a depression across the street from the Pine Trailhead turnoff, said Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris. The vehicle traveled approximately 30 yards off the road near milepost 267 and then down a 20-foot embankment, coming to rest upside down with heavy damage. Both P-S fire stations responded and found the driver hanging upside down, still in his seatbelt. Crews used extrication tools to remove him. The Arizona Department of Public Safety closed the highway so Native Air 7 could land and take the man to the Scottsdale Osborn Hospital trauma center. The man had a serious head injury. It is unknown what caused the vehicle to leave the road.

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The Pine-Strawberry fire marshal and insurance company investigators are investigating and suspect electrical may be the cause. “This fire could have easily spread to the entire house had it not been for rapid reporting and a rapid-fire attack by firefighters,” Morris said. “Fire crews saved the home.” The Gila County Sheriff’s Office responded with four deputies and arrested one of the occupants on drug-related charges. Because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday, the GCSO did not have anyone available to answer questions about that arrest.

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With less than a month left in the Payson Area Food Drive’s seventh annual holiday collection, it looks like organizers might just hit their goals. The group hopes to collect 30,000 pounds of food and $50,000 by “Souper Bowl” Sunday i.e. Feb. 7. So far, residents have donated nearly 19,000 pounds of food and $41,700. The donations are split among three Rim Country food banks — St. Vincent de Paul, Community Presbyterian Church and the Pine-Strawberry Food Bank. Chuck Proudfoot, this year’s drive organizer, said they saw an uptick in donations

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around the end of the year, including a $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor. That person has given $10,000 to the PAFD every year since it started six years ago. Other people dropped off checks just in time to meet the deadline for the 2015 tax season under the state’s Working Poor Credit, where individuals can claim a maximum credit of $200. Proudfoot estimates they took in at least $1,200 through the credit. Otherwise, Proudfoot said he is happy with how this year’s drive is going, despite several grocers not allowing donation boxes in their stores. In December, Community Presbyterian Church gave away 500 food boxes, feeding

1,180 people or 427 families. On average, St. Vincent gives out 25,000 pounds of food monthly, enough to fill 600 family baskets, which last a family roughly 10 days. Since the PAFD launched in 2009, the community has donated more than 247,300 pounds of food and $235,800, according to Roundup archives. To donate, drop food off at any of the boxes set up at Safeway, the Payson or Star Valley town halls, Payson library or directly at any of the food banks. Mail checks to PAFD, P.O. Box 703, Payson, AZ 85547. If you would like your donation to go to a specific Rim Country food bank, note that in the memo line.

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The Educational Foundation has raised almost all of the $6 million spent on the project so far, most of it from the MHA Foundation — which established the Educational Foundation and appointed its board members. The Educational Foundation owns the land jointly with the Alliance. Tyndall also reported that ASU representatives now say they expect 80 or 90 percent of the students will want to live on campus, given the scarcity of affordable, seasonal housing in the surrounding community and that most will probably have cars. Previously, planners had assumed that only 50 percent or fewer would want to live on campus — which is more consistent with ASU’s other campuses. As a result, the consultants will draw up plans to provide more on-campus housing. That could actually prove a boon for the project, since the Alliance will likely find a contractor to build the dorms but benefit from the revenue. The rents paid by the students, in turn, will generate money to reduce the overall cost of the project and ensure much lower costs than at ASU’s other campuses. However, it also means backers must convince the lenders and the developers of the dorms to invest more money in student housing. That could prove a problem if enrollment lags behind projections for the 1,000-student first phase of the project — or most of the students elect to find housing off-campus.

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“We had a meeting with the university and learned about the additional requirements for housing and parking, so we’re making those adjustments. But we just want to let you now we’re right on schedule,” he said. The consultants are also working on a traffic study, which would include an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for a way to get onto the property from the highway that doesn’t involve going through the portion on which the Payson Ranger District now sits. That will likely involve a roundabout on the highway. The consultants have also surveyed all the trees greater than six inches in diameter on the property, to leave standing as many of the large trees as possible. Consultants have also met with the Northern Gila County Sanitary District, Arizona Public Service, Century Link and Payson officials to develop a detailed plan for utilities, including the cost and the impact fees. The consultants have developed a 3-D model of most of the site, so ASU officials and others can see the layout of the campus. The current plan calls for the first phase of the campus to open in 2018, with space for 1,000 to 1,500 students. Backers expect the build out for 6,000 students to take about 10 years. Scott Summers, with Rider Levett Bucknall, said, “The goal is to open for students in the fall of 2018, which means there are some decisions in the next couple of months that are critical.”

Tyndall said, “We’re pretty much on track with ASU. The concern about the housing was their biggest comment.” ASU officials remain publicly non-committal, but Alliance board members indicated that in the most recent conversations with ASU officials most issues have been resolved. ASU officials reportedly have said the main remaining hurdle is for backers to demonstrate that they have access to a loan to cover the cost of construction of the campus. Backers had for several years had an agreement with National Standard to finance the construction, but after changing development firms the Alliance is working on lining up new lenders. Backers have located another lender, but it may take several months to firm up an agreement to finance the core projects for the campus, said backers of the project. The Alliance board also last week approved an intergovernmental agreement with Payson that establishes the fees the Alliance will pay for various services, like plan review, building inspections, building permits and other town services. The Payson Town Council has already designated the 253-acre property as an educational zone, which in theory gives the developers a virtual exemption from normal town zoning and building restrictions. At least for now, the Alliance board has adopted all the town’s building and zoning standards, but can change those standards at will in the future.

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A Payson man was arrested Sunday hours after reportedly breaking into several vehicles off Longhorn Road. Police spotted Jonathan Ryan Thompson, 25, a transient in the Payson area, at Safeway around 6:45 p.m. Sunday and arrested him on multiple theft charges. Sometime around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Thompson broke into four vehicles, belonging to four different individuals, in the Habitat for Humanity housing complex off West Longhorn Road and South McLane Road, said Police Chief Don Engler. Police used footage from surveillance cameras in the complex to identify Thompson. Engler said officers have had contact with Thompson before and quickly recognized him on the video. Thompson made off with various items from the vehicles, including electronics. Engler could not say if those items had been recovered. Thompson was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, attempted burglary and four counts of burglary and theft. In 2008, Thompson was found guilty of shoplifting, vehicle theft and DUI; in 2010, third degree burglary, possession of drug paraphernalia and shoplifting; 2015, credit card theft, possession of drug paraphernalia and organized retail theft, according to online court records.

used structure. Additionally the company will make site improvements. The modular is 20,160 square feet. The county bought the building in September 2014, but progress has been fitful. Finally this past October, the supervisors approved a plan proposed by its Copper Administration Building Project Team at the increased price — with money coming from the county’s capital reserve fund. The board also set a deadline for completion of the project. SD Crane has 240 days to

complete its work from the date the county’s “notice to proceed” is issued. The site was previously occupied by the county’s maintenance yard and shop. The project requires extensive concrete work as well as some masonry, along with earthwork for electrical trenching and more. The exterior work includes removing all the wood, plastic and composites so foam and stucco can be installed correctly. Additionally the contract includes putting in appropriate parking. Documents provided to the supervisors show the exterior work alone would cost

$1.1 million. Interior changes will be from the floor up, including changing out the floor itself; stripping down the walls to reconfigure electricity, plumbing, heating and cooling in order to serve multiple offices and staff and meet fire codes; assuring access per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Cabinetry for the offices will be installed; internal thermal and moisture protection is required; multiple doors are needed; and electronic safety and security equipment are necessary as well. The interior work is estimated to cost $1.05 million.

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At the Mazatzal Casino

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

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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). • Blackjack Winter Tournament: Jan. 20, $2,000 guaranteed 1st place!

How to get eBooks and audio books from the library

The Payson Public Library is introducing OverDrive, a means to borrow eBooks and audio books from the library. A program on the technology is planned for 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28 in the library’s meeting room. The library is at 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson. For more information, call (928) 474-9260.

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.

Marriage conference planned

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

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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.

Legalizing recreational marijuana is topic

Mikel Weisser, who is representing the statewide effort for legalizing use of recreational of marijuana, is the guest of the Democratic Club of Northern Gila County at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Everyone is welcome to come hear Light refreshments will be served. A meeting of the club will follow. For additional information call Chris at (928) 468-9669.

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.

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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 or for details, call local organizer Justin Deaton, (928) 978-2954.

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.

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.

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.

Language Exchange at library

The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., is hosting a unique way to learn Spanish and English. In its Language Exchange program, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Fridays, practice you Spanishspeaking skills or improve your English in

an hour of conversation. Organizers say this is a great way to learn vocabulary, slang and informal expressions in a relaxed atmosphere. All ages are welcome.

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 First Baptist Church of Pine is hosting a Marriage Conference - the art of marriage, going to the heart of God’s design in February. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 19. The cost is $35 per couple. The event is from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 and from 2:45 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday Feb. 21 at the First Baptist Church of Pine, 4039 N. Hwy 87 in Pine. First Baptist Pine will provide a light breakfast and lunch on Saturday and a light dinner on Sunday, however the church is unable to provide childcare. No one will be put on the spot but there will be open discussion time for those wishing to ask questions and have further discussions on any marriage related topics. To register call the church, (928) 476-3552 or email Marriage First at AOM&Marriage First.org.

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.

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Tuesday • 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

Wednesday

Looking ahead

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Play presentation at Payson High School, see details above

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 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 • Play presentation at Payson High School, see details above

• 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 • Play presentation at Payson High School, see details above

Jan. 27 • Hashknife Pony Express returns to Payson P.O., 4 p.m., dinner follows Jan. 29 • Deadline to register for Marriage Conference, to be held Feb. 6-7 at Pine Baptist Church, $35 per couple, no childcare, call (928) 476-3552 for details

Thursday

• Little League registration: 8 a.m. to noon, Scoops, through February • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 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

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4A Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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• Jan. 19, 1809: Author Edgar Allan Poe is born in Boston. By the time he was 3 years old, Poe’s parents had died, leaving him in the care of his godfather, John Allan. Allan eventually disowned Poe for gambling debts. • Jan. 18, 1912: After a two-month ordeal, the expedition of British explorer Robert Falcon Scott arrives at the South Pole only to find that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had preceded them by just over a month. • Jan. 21, 1959: Carl Dean Switzer, the actor who as a child played “Alfalfa,” the freckle-faced boy with a cowlick, in the “Our Gang” comedy film series, dies at age 31 in a fight in California. • Jan. 20, 1981: Minutes after Ronald Reagan’s inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, are released, ending the 444-day Iran Hostage Crisis. President Jimmy Carter had been unable to diplomatically resolve the crisis.

Downright scary. That’s our first reaction to the Payson Unified School District’s release of the latest tests of basic skills, grade by grade, in math and reading. The tests suggest kids start off pretty strong, but by 10th grade far too many lack the math and reading skills necessary to do well on the new AzMerit tests. In fact, starting in sixth grade, only 40 to 48 percent of our kids have the basic reading skills necessary to master the national standards. The situation’s a little less bleak in math — where 65 to 75 percent of the students have the skills necessary to do well on the test the state wants to tie to teacher evaluations, school funding and parental choice. Now, we suspect the problem’s not quite as bad as it appears. The STAR test of basic skills is new to the district — so administrators and teachers are all figuring out the system. Moreover, by all accounts the AzMerit test, as well as the STAR tests, have some glitches and complications it will take teachers and students awhile to master. For instance, on the AzMerit test, some heavily weighted questions have extremely high failure rates across the board. Sometimes, that’s because the question is poorly worded or confusing. Sometimes, it’s because the test switches abruptly from asking students to pick the best of four answers — to picking all of the answers that apply. The test question doesn’t make this clear — but slyly adds an “s” to “answer,” on the absurd assumption an elementary school student will read close enough to notice that the rules have changed in the middle of the test. Some of the questions test students’ ability to outwit tricky questions, rather than their mastery of core knowledge. Nonetheless, even if you take all that into account — the STAR tracking tests represent a harsh reality check about what lies ahead as the district attempts to adjust to the new, more rigorous standards. The district deserves a lot of credit for tackling the tests head on. Director of Student Achievement Brenda Case has offered a clear-eyed, carefully calibrated, deeply considered summary of the test results to the board. In the long run, the tests can yield huge benefits. The tracking tests help identify which students are struggling to grasp crucial, building block concepts. That means the district finally has a chance to figure out exactly what students need in time to do something about it. Of course, that assumes the district has the tools to fix the problem once it’s identified. Unfortunately, although the state has required the district to spend precious resources on the comprehensive testing system geared to all new national standards — lawmakers haven’t given the schools the resources they need to act on what the tests have revealed. The frightening deterioration of reading skills as students head into middle school offers a frustrating case in point. Most elementary school teachers have intensive training in how to teach reading. Moreover, the elementary schools have reading specialists who can work with students one-on-one or in small groups. However, once students hit middle school, they find themselves in classrooms with teachers credentialed to teach certain subjects — not reading. The solution seems obvious enough: Hiring reading specialists at the middle school to provide one-on-one help for the students still struggling to read. However, when the district tried to hire a reading specialist for the middle school, it couldn’t attract a single applicant with the right credentials for the salary the district could afford to pay. Perhaps that illustrates the drawback of the district’s current reliance on the middle school model. Lots of research suggests students would do better with a K-8 model, especially in a district that requires such frequent school changes based more on logistics than on student needs. But we believe the Arizona Legislature remains the chief enemy of school reform. They’ll tell you that they’ve been generous by approving a settlement of the inflation lawsuit. But that restores just 70 percent of the money they illegally withheld in defiance of a voter-approved proposition. And even at that, 60 percent of the money will come from the schools’ own savings account — the State Land Trust. And in the meantime, lawmakers brag on school choice and charter schools, which they’ve freed from many regulations that affect district schools. But then in the next breath, they pass additional, unfunded mandates for district schools. And that’s more than scary — that’s outrageous.

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Legislature needs to address crisis in fire districts Chief Gary Morris

District, where I serve as chief, we reached the $3.25 tax levy cap three years ago. In response, Arizona’s fire districts today find themselves we’ve eliminated three firefighter/paramedic facing a serious public safety crisis, one that positions and two civilian part-timers. This budimpacts more than 1.5 million Arizona resi- get year saw our first increase in tax revenue dents who rely on fire districts for 911 services. since 2010. However, this $18,000 increase was Already, districts statewide have slashed scores more than offset by a $28,000 increase in health of firefighters and paramedics. Others have been insurance costs, leaving us again forced to find forced to close fire stations. These cutbacks have places to cut. Without a change in the tax levy, we’re likely to face more positions caused emergency response times to slashed or the closing of a fire station. rise, leaving the public at high risk at In 2005, the Legislature raised the precisely the moment they need public tax levy cap from $3 to $3.25 per $100 safety services the most. of secondary assessed value as part The root cause of this crisis? Our of a deal to reduce the tax burden on fire districts have suffered five nearly commercial properties. This change simultaneous blows that combined to resulted in little, if any, gain in revecripple district budgets, including: a nues for fire districts. However, the massive decline in Arizona’s economy; switch placed an additional tax buran arbitrary cap on fire district levies den on residential properties. Today, Gary Morris of $3.25 per $100 of assessed valuation; had there been an inflation formula a mandated change from secondary assessed values to assessments on limited prop- attached, the cap would be $5.09 and there erty value; the indexing of property tax values would not be a crisis. The next blow was the change to the manner to the bottom of the housing market; and the passage of Proposition 117, which limited growth in which taxes were assessed, moving from secin fire district tax assessments to no more than ondary assessed values to the more restricted limited property values — a move that further 5 percent annually. The recession that began in 2007 impact- reduced available tax revenue. The passage of Proposition 117 in 2012 fured every one of Arizona’s 156 fire districts. Following the housing collapse, individual fire ther hurt fire districts by indexing property valdistricts lost as much as 48 percent of their ues to the point in time when home values were revenues, resulting in widespread layoffs and at, or near, the bottom of the housing market. positions left vacant. In the Pine-Strawberry Fire As a result, the baseline formula for calculating by

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taxes was set at a lower rate. Couple this with Prop. 117 limiting property tax growth to no more than 5 percent annually and you complete the dire picture for fire district revenues. The bottom line? Fire districts continued to be squeezed by statutes that prevent us from generating tax revenue. Meanwhile, the cost of operating a fire district continues to soar at a rate that far outpaces revenues. Today, 70 percent of Arizona fire districts have less than $50,000 in available tax levy revenues. Analysis by independent experts projects that under the current levy cap it will take many fire districts 12 to 18 years to recover to 2009 staffing and service levels! The Arizona Legislature must address this crisis during the 2016 session. Further delays will mean more firefighters and paramedics laid off, more fire stations closed and further spikes in response times. The public safety crisis will continue to grow. District fire chiefs and district boards favor removing the arbitrary $3.25 cap and letting voters choose the level of services they desire and can afford. Fire district boards would establish the tax levy amount, much like cities and town councils do for their budgets. Voters would select or reject board members, just as they do in cities and towns. Fire chiefs and their boards note that restrictions established in the 2013 SB 1387, combined with Proposition 117 limits, will adequately control growth to reasonable levels while resolving the crisis.

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Need a healer not a heel Editor: I was just a lad when United States Senator Joseph R. McCarthy from Wisconsin bullied American citizens, his colleagues in the Senate, and anyone that dared to disagree with him. He was bellicose, belligerent and bombastic as he steamrolled over anyone that got in his way. I often wondered why citizens of intelligence and goodwill as well as his associates in both the U.S. Senate and House didn’t stand up to his antics sooner than they did. Too many people were harmed by his myopic vision of what America should be. Let’s fast forward some 60 years when a candidate for president seems to possess some of the same traits as the much feared and dreaded Sen. McCarthy. This current McCarthy-like person declares that anyone that disagrees with him is an “enemy,” he fails to admit when he is obviously wrong on facts and/or issues, and he attacks almost anyone that dares to question his often absurd stances on important issues of the day. Where is the outrage from the voting public? Where are the courageous patriots and leaders today that are willing to risk challenging this person with an enormous ego? Are we as fearful of questioning the behavior and motives of this current candidate as people were fearful of questioning Sen. McCarthy back in the 1950s? I never attempt to tell or encourage other people to vote for a certain candidate, but sometimes even private citizens need to publicly state which candidate we encourage people to not vote for. Our Rim Country, state and nation need and deserve a president that is a healer and not a

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Arizona faces health challenge Editor: Simply put, Arizona’s national health ranking isn’t very good. Whether you subscribe to the measures used by the Commonwealth Fund — in which Arizona ranks 33rd nationally — or America’s Health Ranking (30th), it’s clear we have a lot of work to do. In 2015, the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) announced a new vision statement to make Arizona “the healthiest state in the nation.” It’s more than just talk. We are pursuing collaborative solutions that will help us create better health for the people of Arizona. Achieving this requires a transformative change in the way our state views health care. No more playing it safe. And it will take the participation of everyone — policymakers, health providers, Arizona families and more. As Arizona’s largest association of hospitals and health care providers, we’re already working with our partners on a significant project to better manage end-of-life care for Arizona patients and families. This is the kind of teamwork necessary if we’re going to find innovative solutions to Arizona’s most pressing health issues. You can help by joining us at AZhealthieststate.org. Working together, we truly can make Arizona the healthiest state in the nation! Greg Vigdor, president, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association

Learning experience for all Editor: We were very excited for our son to start at ALA for seventh grade. He had attended an accelerated public elementary school up to sixth grade. We loved the idea of continued uniforms and the ideas that were being presented on teaching methods at ALA. While attending ALA for seventh grade our son did enjoy the basic ballroom dance class very much, and the teacher was excellent and consistent. Unfortunately our experience with the other classes, teachers and school was not a very positive one. We had several teacher turnovers during the year, and when we addressed concerns over those, and concerns of certain teachers’ way of handling situations that arose, our concerns were not addressed. Things just seemed “off.” During only one year at ALA our son, who was at least a grade level ahead before entering ALA, had regressed so much that he was behind, or back to on-level, in the state expected grade level curriculum. For eighth grade, we decided to have him go back to our local public school district. He is all caught up again and taking honors classes thanks to a wonderful local public school district. We are chalking up seventh grade at ALA as a learning experience for us all. Melanie Scott

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A woman will spend nine months in jail and then four years on probation after stealing money and jewelry during an 11-month period. She said she resorted to theft after her daughter was raped in order to bring the girl home. Loretta Lynn Lira has never had a felony before, but admitted she has had a rough life and when things got tough, she cashed in several stolen checks. On May 30, 2013, a man called police after he discovered money missing from an account. Lira and her husband had moved in with the man after their home went into foreclosure. The man discovered she had written four checks to herself, totaling nearly $2,000. Lira took the checks from the middle of the checkbook to hide the theft. Lira told investigators she was assisting

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of the class,” said Ammann. her younger sister Addie. Mike Buskirk praised John Becker’s leadThe two sat near each other with big eyes, but were quick to slip into sibling nitpicking ership abilities. Scott Davidson recognized the special when asked about each other. Addie said she loves sports, while qualities of Jozeph Al-Tamimi. “Early on everyone called him short stack, Alexandra prefers books and art. Yet, Alexandra admitted she had never but he just rolls with it,” said Davidson. “He seen two forks and two knives at one place comes in and offers to do role (call). He’s a great guy that gets you in the heart.” setting before. Thirty teachers and White had heartfelt Suddenly, the wait staff appeared and messages for their students. Each student served the salad from the left. then received an award and many a hug. All very fancy. Everyone relished the chance to gush As Alexandra and her family started to dig into the next course of lemon caper about the positive and revel in the pride they chicken, mashed potatoes and string beans, felt in the students. White said she hopes to do this event in the spring as well. White started the recognition ceremony. She invited each teacher to come to the front of the room to speak a bit about their List of teachers and names child and why they chose them. Alan Ammann talked about B.J. of students they honored Paulson. “He’s a light bulb going off in the back Teacher Student Alan Ammann B.J. Paulson Janet Berchik Eva Montellano Mike Buskirk John Becker Alison Cooper Neveah Nichols Shelli Creighton Emmy Whaley Trevor Creighton Agustin Romero Mateos Scott Davidson Jozeph Al-Tamimi Rebecca Diggs Destin Blank Katy Goldman Claire Hancock Miles Huff Emma VanZile Christina Jackson Rohan Smith Caron Johnson Trent Winton Greg Lenon Alexandra Gerber Ginger Liddell Stephanie Felix-Chanez Jennifer MacFarlane Elijah Lee Daria Mason Andrew Williams Phylis McGinnis Logan Wright Peggy Owens Shane Christie Jill Richard Porter Flake Katie Sanchez Dylan Kuhn Ned Schall Ruby Bainori Arnold Stonebrink America Benitez Deb Taylor Payton Hogue LJ Trevillyan Sarah Brown Gail Wade Angelica Benitez Jackie Wallace Rayden Roszko Nicole Ward Emma Hill Anastasiya Whitis Nevaeh Briggs Randy Wilcox Mark Petefish Heather Zuber Kourtney Rose Teachers Rebecca Diggs, Jill Richard and NIchole Ward host a table with the students Jenni White Trevor Cline they honored and their parents.

the man pay his bills since he was recovering from an illness and had permission to write checks. However, she admitted to writing the checks to herself, cashing them and using his credit card on a daily basis. Lira said she used the money to pay her husband’s court fines and assist her elderly mother. She said she intended to pay the man back, but she was unemployed, according to court documents. A year later, Lira was working for a local cleaning company. A customer discovered her mother’s heirloom wedding ring and two necklaces missing. Police tracked the stolen jewelry to a local store where Lira had sold them for $223. The shop had already melted the jewelry for scrap. Lira said she used the money to pick her daughter up from Tucson after she was raped. Lira’s lawyer, Barry Standifird, said Lira herself had been raped repeatedly as a child.

She was first molested at age 5, then age 7. In the sixth grade, her stepfather molested her. He spent 15 years in prison for that crime. Standifird said while it is not an excuse, the abuse had an impact on Lira, who was forced to raise her younger brother from an early age because her mother was absent. Standifird said Lira would like to make amends. Lira told Judge Gary Scales that she wishes she could go back and change what she did. A probation officer noted that Lira had preyed on a man who had shown her kindness when she lost her home, letting she and her husband move in. Instead of being “grateful for his kindness, Ms. Lira preyed upon this vulnerable victim, cashing checks and using his credit card for her own personal benefit.” Scales sentenced Lira to a slightly mitigated term of nine months in prison and 48 months probation.

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First there was the word. Written, spoken, read — the words remain the foundation of success in school and therefore in life in an increasingly knowledge-based economy. So the Payson School Board recently celebrated its vital partnership with Payson Community Kids, with the goal of boosting reading skills among the students who need it most. Payson Community Kids relies mostly on private donations to operate after-school programs for some 150 children, most of them from of low-income, working families who need a safe place for their kids to go after school while they’re still at work. The group has for years offered a safe place to play with other kids, do art, take classes and hang out. But starting last summer, the group added a literacy program in partnership with the district. So far, the children participating have logged 1,980 hours of reading. Almost 40 percent of the children have moved to higher reading levels as a result of their participation in the program. So the school board named the group its latest “Hero of Education.” PCK head Suzi Tubbs said, “We really appreciate our partnership here — we’ve made a great success.” Payson Unified School District Superintendent Greg Wyman added, “It’s the old ‘adage that it takes a village.’ Together, we can help our kids.” Early reading remains critical to success in school — and in life. A growing body of research has led teachers to urge parents

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Payson School Board member Jim Quinlan presented Suzi Tubbs and other members of Payson Community Kids with a “Hero of Education” award. Payson Community Kids has added a reading program to its list of after-school activities for at-risk children. The reading program has already had a significant impact on students’ reading abilities. to read to their children every night, which has proven one of the best ways to stimulate early reading skills. Consider some of the recent research on the benefits of reading to your children: • One study of children from many economic backgrounds in a nine-year period found a big connection between a child’s knowledge of words and reading when they entered kindergarten to their later achievement in school. • In neighborhoods where students had high scores, 96 percent of parents or guardians read to their children daily — half of those for more than 30 minutes a day. Parents read to half of those children daily even before they turned 2. By contrast, in neighborhoods where children did much less well in school, 61

percent of the parents never read to their children at all. None of the parents in those neighborhoods read to their children before they turned 2. • Even reading to children in class can make a difference, according to another study. The researchers studied four firstgrade classes. In one class, the teacher read to the students for the last 20 minutes of the school day. In the other three classes, the teachers didn’t read out loud. The researchers found that in the class where the teacher read out loud, students started buying or borrowing copies of the books the teacher read. By the end of the school year, the students in the class where the teacher read out loud did significantly better on reading tests.

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County since January 2006, resulting in two deaths from complications from the illness. During this time, there have been 37 probable or confirmed hantavirus cases in Arizona, 16 of which have resulted in death. To prevent HPS, public health officials recommend: • Use proper cleanup methods for areas that may have rodent activity. • Open all doors and windows, leave them open for 30 minutes before cleaning. • Do not stir up dust by vacuuming, sweeping. • Spray rodent droppings or nests with a household disinfectant and soak for at least 15 minutes. • Any rodent droppings and rodent nests should be sprayed with a pesticide to kill fleas before disposing the carcasses. • After disinfecting, wear rubber gloves and clean up the droppings with disposable materials such as paper towels, rags or disposable mop heads. • Seal all materials, droppings or nests in double plastic bags and dispose of them in the trash.

19 Boat paddle 20 Fleur-de-___ 24 “Bam!” chef 27 Entry stamps 28 Houston ballplayer 29 Pipe-clearing tool 30 Chatted 31 “Get ___ to it!” 32 A Kennedy 35 Acts the Samaritan 36 Favorite son of David 37 Some cured herrings 39 Tormented 41 See 72-Down 42 Quitter’s cry 43 Acorn bearers 46 Food wrap 52 “My bad” 53 San ___ Zoo 56 See 5-Down 57 Swamplike 58 Meager 61 Rock Starr? 63 Shah’s land 64 “Arabian Nights” figure 65 Spray can suspension 66 Bright, showy flower 67 Not a one 68 Spinet, say 70 Old name of the Congo

71 Bad news for magazine publishers 72 With 41-Down, patchworks 74 “___ the night before ...” 76 Music class 77 Whittled 78 De Mille of dance 81 Total up incorrectly 82 Dewlap 86 Actor Ralph 87 Moo goo ___ pan 93 Route 95 Tab and RC 96 “___ my big mouth!” 98 Wiccan, e.g. 100 Snout 101 Opening bet 102 Weed ___ (lawn care product) 103 Go upward 104 New Age superstar 105 Rolodex no. 106 Med. service 107 Comic Philips 108 Prefix with conservative 109 Veep Quayle 110 MSN, e.g. 111 Go (for) 112 Bit of land in a river 113 Narc’s agcy.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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Celebrating a special birth that BPMC kept ‘at home’ by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

As Banner continues to improve services at the local hospital since taking over ownership last year, staff recently celebrated the birth of a healthy child. Erica and Ryan Georges’ baby Jaclyn was the first baby born at the hospital during a planned vaginal birth after cesarean, known as a VBAC. It is the first time the hospital has planned such a delivery, which requires that it has extra staff on duty to handle an emergency C-section if needed. Three years ago, the couple had their first child, Raegan. They planned to give birth to Raegan vaginally, but after 36 hours of labor, Erica’s doctor said she would have to have an emergency C-section. When the couple started planning their second child, Erica knew she wanted to give birth vaginally because vaginal births typically mean a shorter hospital stay and recovery time compared with a C-section for mothers and the health benefits for the baby. Erica talked with her doctor, Frank Waechter, and started making plans to have the child in a Valley Banner hospital, which offers VBAC.

There are some health concerns with VBACs, including a uterine rupture. Because of this, the hospital must have surgical staff on standby in case of a C-section. At 32 weeks, Erica learned Banner Payson had the staff in place to do a VBAC and she would not have to travel to the Valley. Mike Herring, chief nursing officer, and Laura Ryden, manager of the obstetrics department, said the birth went well. Herring said the goal of Banner Payson is not to have to transfer patients to the Valley. After working with the surgical team, they came up with a plan for the Georges’ baby. After 7.5 hours, Jaclyn was born vaginally at Banner Payson. “Everything was wonderful,” Erica said. Ryan said the staff was wonderful and took great care of Erica and the baby. Jaclyn was born weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long. The couple moved to Payson 1.5 years ago from Wyoming. Erica works for the Payson Unified School District as an occupational therapist. Herring and Ryden said other local Alexis Bechman photo moms are interested in VBAC and they plan to offer that service when Improvements at the local hospital by new owner Banner Health made it possible for the Georges family to avoid a trip to the Valley for the special delivery of their new baby, Jaclyn. appropriate.

Practical Money Matters

Take a close look at Social Security changes for 2016 by

Nathaniel Sillin

If you’re not close to retirement age, it’s easy to ignore what Social Security is doing. However, some significant announcements late last year make now a very good time to pay attention. What follows is a summary of notable chang- Nathaniel Sillin es to Social Security at the start of 2016 and ways to ensure you’re making the right retirement planning and claiming (http://www.consumerfinance.gov/retirement/ before-you-claim/) decisions based on what’s ahead: • 2016 Social Security payments won’t increase. In late October, Social Security (https:// www.ssa.gov/myaccount/) announced that there wasn’t enough inflation in 2015 to create a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to monthly benefits this year. Understandably, this announcement shook up recipients who look to Social Security for a significant part of their monthly income. It’s only the third time payments were frozen in the past 40 years since automatic COLA adjustments began, but here’s the rub — all three occasions occurred after 2010. In short, most seniors will have to live with an average monthly payment of $1,341 with married beneficiaries receiving a total of $2,212. • Married and divorced individuals may have to rethink the way they claim benefits. Also last October, Washington settled a federal budget battle in part by closing some notable loopholes in Social Security law that allowed certain married couples to substantially increase their benefits over time and certain divorced individuals to claim benefits from former spouses under certain circumstances. These new restrictions on so-called file-and-suspend and restricted-claim strategies go into effect this coming May. In short, if you’re close to age 62 (the earliest age you can start claiming Social Security benefits) getting qualified advice has never been more important. • Other COLA-related issues.

When there’s no cost-of-living adjustment, there’s no change in the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax, which will stay at $118,500 in 2016. This means earnings above that level aren’t subject to the Social Security portion of the payroll tax or used to calculate retirement payouts. At the same time, the Social Security earnings limit for people who work and claim Social Security payments will stay at $15,720 in 2016 for people ages 65 and younger. Social Security beneficiaries who earn more than this amount will have $1 in benefits temporarily withheld for every $2 in earnings above the limit. • Some benefits are going down — a little. The highest possible Social Security payment for a 66-year-old worker who signs up for Social Security this year will be $2,639 per month, down $24 from $2,663 in 2015. The reason? Social Security noted that despite no cost-ofliving adjustment there was an increase in the national average wage index, one of the statistical guideposts the agency uses to calculate benefits. • Service changes. If you haven’t created a My Social Security account, do so for two reasons: First, there have been reports of ID theft related to thieves attempting fraudulent signups for such accounts. Second, the agency is making more detailed account data available online such as estimates of monthly payments at various claiming ages. Also, Social Security expanded office hours in some of its field locations in 2015, so if you need face-to-face assistance, check hours of operation at your closest local office (https:// secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp). Bottom line: Social Security froze benefit amounts for the coming year, and that has an impact on both current and future recipients. You can’t fully understand your retirement without understanding how Social Security works, so now’s the time to learn. About the author Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ PracticalMoney.

Skinny solutions to weight loss

Soup-only sustenance, detoxifying smoothies and fat-burning superfoods are just a few of the many ways people have attempted to lose weight in recent years. Although many diets can help a person shed unwanted pounds or get healthier, many more fail to address the problems boomerang dieters often face: the fundamental lifestyle choices that lead to weight gain in the first place. A common problem for dieters is the inability to keep weight off once they have lost it. Registered dietitians Julie Upton and Katherina Brooking, authors of the book, “The Real Skinny: Appetite for Health’s 101 Fat Habits & Slim Solutions” (Tarcher/ Penguin), find that there is a pattern to the weight gain yo-yo. That pattern, the authors suggest, often involves unhealthy “fat habits” that are a common component of dieting woes. Once these poor lifestyle choices are recognized and replaced with “slim solutions,” weight loss and a healthy relationship with food is much more attainable. Upton, a representative of the American Dietetic Association and frequent contributor to national news programs, and Brooking, who has a master’s degree in nutrition science from Columbia University, combine their experience and expertise on the subject of food and also include data collected from numerous nutritionists and dietitians in their book. Instead of touting quick-fixes, gimmicks and the latest trendy food, the authors

present a weight-loss guide that offers real solutions for real life. Examples of some of the strategies offered in the book include: • Stop placing blame on others or finding excuses why you can’t lose weight and focus on the ways you can. • Understand the facts behind metabolic rate and find the right number to burn the maximum number of calories.

• Know the difference between “curves” and extra pounds. • Recognize that losing weight is actually the easy part. Keeping the weight off is the real challenge. Aiming for smaller goals (5 percent of body weight at a time) can help you keep weight off over the long haul. • Exercise is essential. Few people can keep weight in check without increasing physical activity. • Increase the amount of protein you eat, which can help you feel sated and less likely to overeat. Upton and Brooking suggest these protein powerhouses that are under 200 calories per serving: 1. Almonds: One ounce provides 170 calories and 6 grams of protein. 2. Peanut butter sandwich: Peanut butter on whole-grain bread is tasty and portable and offers heart-healthy fat. 3. Parmesan popcorn: Sprinkle low-fat microwave popcorn with 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese to add protein and calcium to the snack. 4. Pistachios: One ounce of pistachios is equal to 49 nuts. That’s an impressive snack at 160 calories with high fiber. Leading by example with inspiration and suggestions anyone can follow, “The Real Skinny” can safely help readers attain a slimmer, healthier body. A 14-day meal plan and easy recipes are included in the book, which is available in digital format and anywhere major books are sold.

Home remedies for joint pain can provide relief

Stiff, painful joints affect a vast number of people. According to the American College of Rheumatology, arthritis and other rheumatic diseases afflict roughly 23 percent of Americans, while Canadian Health Surveys indicate that nearly 17 percent of the Canadian adult population have arthritis. The number of people living with arthritis is expected to increase as the baby boomer generation continues to age. Treatments for joint pain and stiffness range from medication to physical therapy. Finding the right regimen may take some effort, including some trial and error. For those looking for treatments they can try at home, consider these homespun remedies. (Note: Check with a physician to confirm the safety of alternative treatments before adding herbs to or modifying your existing medications.) • Exercise more. Regular movement helps to maintain flexibility in the body’s joints. Those with joint pain may shy away from exercise, but they could be doing themselves a disservice. Low-impact exercises, like swimming and water aerobics, can work out muscles and joints without adding extra stress. Walking can replace jogging or running, and yoga and Pilates may be just the thing for deep stretching. • Lose weight. Joint pain is often tied to obesity. Losing just a few pounds can ease up strain on certain joints, such as the hips, feet and knees. Shedding weight can improve

mobility and decrease pain and potential future damage to joints. Exercise goes handin-hand with healthy eating to lose weight. • Consider hot and cold therapies. Using a heating pad, hot shower or bath or an ice pack can work wonders on arthritis-related pains. Hot treatments will loosen up stiff joints, while cold therapy is best for acute pain relief. Do not apply hot and cold packs to the skin directly, as this can injure the skin. Wrap them in a towel first before application. • Include anti-inflammatory foods and beverages in your diet. Explore the many different natural foods and herbs that are purported to reduce inflammation in the body. Ginger, turmeric, flaxseed, grape juice and bromelain can alleviate inflammation and stiffness. Foods such as fatty fish and nuts high in omega-3 fatty acids also will help fight inflammation. Blueberries, garlic, celery and kelp should be included in diets as well. • Go for a massage. The Arthritis Foundation says regular massages can help reduce pain and stiffness and improve range of motion. The massage therapist should have experience working on people with arthritis. In addition, massages should be performed by licensed physical therapists and guided by a doctor’s recommendation. • Increase magnesium intake. Mag nesium can alleviate pain and reduce inflammation. It is best ingested through dark, leafy greens but also can be taken in supplement form. Magnesium oil can be applied topically

to sore joint areas. Joint pain can impact daily life and make activities less enjoyable. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that do not require harsh medications to loosen joints and combat pain.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, January 19, 2016

This girl’s book report delivers a Martian Famous author delights audience of eager students by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

A book report, a local connection and the desire for extra credit brought Andy Weir, author of “The Martian,” to Rim Country Middle School on Wednesday, Jan. 13. It all started when Scott Davidson, RCMS science teacher, told fellow teacher Greg Lenon how great the book, “The Martian,” was and that he should have his class read it. Megan, a student, loved the book so much, she did a book report and then decided she wanted to go for the extra credit. One of the options? Inviting the author to speak to the class. No such luck, right? Weir is a world-famous author with a blockbuster movie based on his book. Why would he come to a middle school in the middle of Arizona? Well, Megan had an ace in her pocket. Her parents know Janet Tuer, Weir’s mother, who lives in Payson with her husband. Weir happened to be visiting, so he said sure. Originally, Lenon invited Weir to his class, but as word of the author’s visit spread throughout the school, it quickly escalated into a schoolwide assembly. So, at 10 a.m. Weir found himself up on a stage in front of the youngest audience he had ever spoken in front of. “I usually talk to high school book clubs,” he said. After a prepared talk about how Weir went from dreaming of being a writer,

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Andrew Weir, author of the smash best-seller “The Martin,” showed up at Rim Country Middle School for an assembly — and maybe the best book report ever. A student got all kinds of extra credit, since her mom knew Weir’s mom — who lives in Payson.

to posting chapters of his in-process novel on his rudimentary website to posting to Amazon for fans to download on their Kindles, Weir answered questions from the students. Questions, such as: Are you a real astronaut? “I wouldn’t go into space,” said Weir to laughter. “I don’t know how I will die, but I will die on this planet.” He stomped on the stage for emphasis. Next, a student asked, did you have

any input on writing the script? “My main responsibility was cashing the check,” he said to more laughter. He then explained that once a studio purchases movie rights, the author of the book usually had very little to do with the writing of the script. Except in the case of “The Martian.” “When Drew Goddard was writing the script, he called me daily with mostly science questions,” said Weir. Another question — did you get to visit the set? “No. I’m afraid of flying, but I’m getting over that because I flew to get

here,” he said as the room giggled. Weir said that most of the studio shots were done in Budapest, while the outdoor Mars shots were done in Jordan. “But I did get to go to the premiere, meet the cast and go to a lot of parties,” he said. One student asked a scientific question — what happens to the astronaut’s bones when they go to Mars? “A very good question ... Mars doesn’t have as much gravity as Earth. It’s 40 percent of Earth’s gravity,” said Weir. “We don’t have the technology to simu-

late low gravity.” He went on to say that those who spend a lot of time in zero gravity come home with less muscle mass and bones starting to show signs of osteoporosis, but tend to heal up once they return to Earth’s gravity. He left the middle school students with advice to would-be writers. “Write about what you know and care about — otherwise it’s not fun,” he said. As the students left, they said it was cool to have the author come to their school, especially one so funny.

Controlled burns will spawn Rim Country smoke all week The Tonto National Forest will continue conducting prescribed fire treatments in areas around Payson starting on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Recent snowfall is providing an opportunity to burn vegetative debris piles in the Long and Mead ranch areas and Bonita Creek. Tonto National Forest fire specialists will begin eliminating 136 acres of piles in the Long and Mead ranch areas all this week. During the day, smoke will impact the communities of Long and Mead ranches during the four-day operation. Residual smoke in the evening hours will impact Long and Mead ranch areas, Tonto Creek, the Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery, Kohl’s Ranch, Bear Flat and Tonto Village. Residual smoke may linger in these areas through Sunday, Jan. 24. Fire specialists will also begin eliminating 178 acres of vegetative debris piles in the Bonita Creek area on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 21 and 22. Smoke will impact Bonita Creek, Ellison Creek, and the La Cienega ranch areas during the day. Residual smoke in the evening hours will impact Bonita Creek, Whispering Pines and Beaver Valley. Smoke may linger in these areas through Jan. 24-26. Residents and visitors to these areas can expect to see and smell moderate-to-heavy amounts of smoke at times during these operations. Fire specialists will terminate ignitions by 3 p.m. each day to minimize the impact of smoke. Signs will be posted on roads likely to be affected by smoke. Motorists are urged to use caution and slow down while driving through these areas and

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slow down for the safety of the public and firefighters. Prescribed fire treatments are always dependent on conditions such as wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity, fuel moisture content and other variables. Broadcast treatments typically continue for several days and are conducted when fuel moisture content of the vegetation and weather conditions are favorable. Lowto-moderate winds are needed to carry

The Payson Ranger District will burn debris piles near Tonto Creek, Christopher Creek, Bear Flat, Kohl’s Ranch and Tonto Village this week, part of an ongoing effort to create buffer zones to protect forested communities. The Payson Ranger District in recent years has thinned some 50,000 acres. Residents will likely see or smell smoke. flames and to dissipate smoke during and after ignition operations and to achieve beneficial effects sought by land managers. Prescribed fire gives land managers the important option of treating areas with fire under favorable conditions, which helps to protect the natural and cultural resources, while decreasing

danger to the public and firefighters. The growth, rate of spread, and smoke from a prescribed fire treatment is closely monitored. Aggressive suppression actions are taken if the fire displays behavior that does not meet resource management objectives. In 2001, the Payson Ranger District

began implementation of a far-reaching, long-range, landscape-scale, threepronged fuels reduction strategy. The achievable goal is to reduce catastrophic wildfire danger in Rim Country, to initiate the restoration of natural ecological systems, and to develop and foster sustainable forest conditions, wildlife habitat and watersheds.

SRP planting trees like crazy thanks to record-breaking season 100 trees restored for every Cardinals touchdown Congratulations to the Arizona Cardinals on clinching the NFC West division title with a spectacular regular season. Along the way, the Cardinals scored a franchise, record-breaking 58 touchdowns. As a result of their 58 touchdowns, Salt River Project will plant 5,800 trees to help restore Arizona national forests destroyed by fire. For the past three seasons, SRP has pledged to fund the planting of 100 ponderosa pine trees for every Cardinals’ touchdown scored during regular season play through the Trees for Change program. The program is funded by SRP and SRP customers who have pledged an additional $3 or more to their monthly bill — with one tree planted for every dollar that is donated. Plus, SRP matches customer dollars up to $160,000. So far, more than 4,000 customers have joined the program. Since 2009, SRP’s Trees for Change program has supported substantial and important reforestation projects on Arizona’s national forests. In six years, the program has supported the planting of more than 868,000 native trees in

some of the most devastated forests in the country. As the frequency and occurrence of severe wildfire has risen in the past decades, Arizona’s national forests have been hit especially hard. The destructive Wallow Fire in 2011 illustrates that these forests are still susceptible to massive wildfires. Through this innovative partnership with the National Forest Foundation, SRP and their customers are on their way to repairing the damage by planting 1 million trees. “The Trees for Change program is a great way for our customers to join SRP in revitalizing the forests and habitats for native wildlife. And thanks to the Cardinals’ winning season, there’s another reason to cheer,” said Lori Singleton, director of Emerging Customer Programs for Solar, Sustainability and Telecom. “The efforts of our team and customers will restore and protect the watershed that provides water for Valley residents.” Forest land devastated by fire causes erosion and sedimentation that can end up in streams, rivers and reservoirs that supply the drinking water

residents depend upon in the Phoenix metro area. During their lifetime, the trees also remove carbon dioxide from the air, store carbon in plant tissues and

produce oxygen, thereby helping to decrease the impacts of global warming. Newly planted trees also help re-establish important forest habitat that many Arizona wildlife species depend on. SRP is the third-largest public power utility in the nation, serving more than 1 million electric customers in the greater

Phoenix metropolitan area. SRP is the largest provider of water to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, delivering about 800,000 acre-feet annually. Sign up for Trees for Change at www. srpnet.com/trees<http://www.srpnet. com/trees>

Thinning could protect rare squirrel An innovative project to turn tree thickets and debris into wood products will help protect a unique forest atop Mt. Graham that harbors an endangered squirrel, according to the Arizona Division of Forestry. The state awarded the National Wild Turkey Federation a Biomass Enterprise Grant to do an engineering feasibility analysis to add heat recovery capability to a wood biochar pryrolosis production unit in Safford. The woody biomass will come from the Pinaleño Ecosystem Restoration Project in the Coronado National Forest on Mt. Graham. The 5,754-acre Pinaleño Ecosystem

Restoration Project will implement treatments to improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect habitat of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel. The National Wild Turkey Foundation will manage the mechanical harvesting and biological monitoring. The by-products of the restoration work include small diameter trees and woody biomass from chipping operations. Production of value-added products, such as biochar, helps to offset the costs of the treatments. Cliff Dils, USDA-Forest Service southwestern regional director of forest management, said, “I am pleased the Coronado National Forest is part

of this innovative biomass project. Renewable energy promotes the use of wood residues (biomass) generated in forest restoration projects. Wood energy enterprises support sustainable forest management, which helps reduce damage caused by uncharacteristic wildfires, insects, disease and invasive species.” “These types of public-private partnerships are essential for the protection of our forests and watersheds,” said Arizona State Forester Jeff Whitney. “We need to operate at a scale sufficient to address our forestry challenges — our efforts must include all hands and all lands.”

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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After five years at the helm of the Gila County Sheriff’s Posse, Rick DePhilippis stepped down last week and handed the reins over to Jerry Bryant. DePhilippis will stay on with the Posse and serve as a board member. Bryant had been the Posse’s lieutenant. Bryant named Melvin Palmer his replacement. Palmer will serve as the lieutenant until at least the November election of new officers. The change in leadership comes as the Posse tries to attract new members. The Posse’s numbers have dwindled from 27 to 18. The volunteer group was formed in 1967 to provide additional manpower for the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. Members help the sheriff’s office whenever needed, providing extra workers in emergencies. Work includes guarding crime scenes, transporting prisoners, traffic control (including at the festivals in Pine every summer), road blocks, assisting Forest Service by patrolling, assist detectives, vacation home checks and recently, helping several people home from the hospital who did not have a ride. Whenever the sheriff’s office needs extra help, they call on the Posse. “We are at 18 members, which are not as many as we need considering the scope of duties that we cover. As volunteers, some become unavailable due to health concerns, vacations, to family and such,” said

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Gila County Sheriff Adam Shepherd (left) swore Jerry Bryant (right) in as the new captain of the Sheriff’s Posse Tuesday night. Bryant takes over for Rick DePhilippis (center) who served five years in that role. Ellen Prentice, Posse secretary. “We are stretched to the max at times… Help is direly needed!” Sheriff Adam Shepherd swore Bryant in Tuesday night. Shepherd thanked the group for their continued support and service and handed out beanies and key chains. Shepherd got an update on where members stand on driving and firearm safety training. While not certified as law enforcement officers, many members are certified to carry

Both have struggled to attract and keep dispatchers, so on Thursday, the Payson Town Council will consider merging the Payson Police Department dispatch center with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. If approved, GCSO dispatchers would become Town of Payson employees and work out of the PPD dispatch center at the police department. Police Chief Don Engler said the venture has several positives. First, it will improve dispatching services,

a firearm and drive patrol vehicles. When Shepherd took office, members of the posse and the entire GCSO carried their own handguns. Shepherd standardized that so everyone carries a Glock .40-caliber, which the GCSO purchases and issues. Currently, members of the Posse carry handguns. This is different from the Payson Police Department volunteer force, where members are not authorized to carry

weapons. The Posse is always looking for new volunteers. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Posse building, the old jail, at 702 S. McLane. Stop by the sheriff’s office, at 108 W. Main St., during normal business hours to pick up an application. The Posse is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and accepts donations. Send checks to Payson Posse, 702 S. McLane, Payson, AZ 85541.

sending resources in a more expedient and efficient manner. Second, both agencies are currently understaffed and this will provide immediate relief, especially for dispatchers who are called to work long shifts and overtime. And finally, the two agencies will no longer compete for the same employees. However, there will be equipment and employee costs to make the shift. Engler did not give an estimate on those figures. And staff would need additional training. If the town council approves the idea, the two centers could merge as early as July 1. Also at Thursday’s council meeting: • The council will consider an

Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rim Country Educational Alliance for the town to provide plan review and field inspection services for the university campus site. • A contract with Hydrosystems, Inc. for an underground storage facility and water storage of C.C. Cragin water. • The Payson Police Department providing dispatch services for the Pine-Strawberry Fire District. The town would charge P-S $35 for each incident dispatched within the district’s response area. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at town hall.

‘Good kid’ gets probation for drugs, gun theft Alexis Bechman

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A 20-year-old man his grandparents said got mixed up with drug users and stole their handgun, was sentenced Friday to probation and prison. Austin Warner Lee will spend two years on probation for possession of meth, firearm theft and solicitation to commit trafficking in stolen property. Judge Gary Scales gave Lee credit for serving 128 days in the Gila County Jail so he will not have to go to prison to serve the .33-year term. Police first caught up with Lee in February 2015 when a Payson Police

Department officer pulled over a car Lee was a passenger in. Officers found drug paraphernalia and drugs on Lee and he admitted to recently using meth. Lee told police his friends threw drugs over the backseat and he put them in his shoe when they got pulled over, according to a presentencing report. Then on September 5, Lee stole his grandfather’s Smith and Wesson handgun and sold it. Police later recovered the gun. Police arrested Lee for the theft and on drug charges after they found drug paraphernalia and that Lee was carrying a substance that mimicked the appearance of heroin.

Lee told a probation officer that after moving to Payson from Oklahoma, he became friends with drug users and started using meth. “While caught up in the drug subculture, he was kidnapped and held for ransom,” probation wrote. “In order to protect himself, he stole his grandparents’ weapon.” Lee said he plans to enter a long-term inpatient treatment program. Lee’s grandfather spoke at Lee’s Friday sentencing and said his grandson is a good kid mixed up with the wrong people. “I am ready to get out and start living right,” Lee told Scales. Lee has no prior felonies.

O B I T U A R I E S Suzanne Lea Despars (1931-2015)

well as 21 grandkids and 19 great-grandkids. Her smile was contagious and we will miss her. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Messinger Payson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Payson Humane Society. Or better yet, go adopt a dog and name her Susie!

John Gerald Randgaard (1930-2016)

John Gerald Randgaard of Payson, Ariz. passed away Jan. 16, 2016 in Mesa, Ariz. He was 86. John was born Jan. 11, 1930 in Montevideo, Minn. Mr. Randgaard was retired from the U.S. Army where he

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Suzanne Lea Despars was granted her Angel wings on Dec. 30, 2015, in Payson, Ariz. She was born on April 28, 1931, in Seattle, Wash. to Cree and Loraine (Bennett) Rodgers. She and her husband, Ron, enjoyed many years in Sequim, Wash. She loved the gorgeous view of the beautiful Olympic Mountains. In her leisure, she enjoyed gardening and her dogs, Sam and Cody. They were truly her “best friends.” She is survived by her husband, Ronald Charles Despars; her five children and five stepchildren (and their spouses); as

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had served in Vietnam. He will be placed in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in

Phoenix. Mountain View Funeral Home (480) 832-2850 handled the arrangements.

Gerry W. Ellis (1945-2016)

Gerry W. Ellis was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 15, 2016. He was born in Piggott, Arkansas on January 12, 1945, and moved with his family to Arizona when he was six months old. He was raised in Chandler, Arizona and lived there until the time of his marriage. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War. On Halloween, 1968 he met Kay Flack on a blind date. They were married one year later on Halloween, 1969. Gerry worked as a mechanical technician most of his career and was an accomplished welder as well as an artist and silversmith which he enjoyed in his spare time in his younger years. On November 26, 1975 the light of his life, son, Ryan Joseph Ellis was born. Their bond was

extraordinary and he was so very proud of all of Ryan’s accomplishments. Gerry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kay; his son, Ryan and daughter-inlaw DeAnna; his sisterin-law and brother-inlaw, his uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who all loved him dearly. He is predeceased by his loving sister, Leita, who we lost in 1979; his father and mother, Willie and Veneal Ellis. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain Bible Church, 302 East Rancho Road, Payson, AZ. In lieu of flowers you may make contributions to Hospice Compassus, 511 South Mud Springs Rd, Payson, AZ 85541. He will be privately interred in the Payson Pioneer Cemetery.

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There are many other differences, but roundup staff reporter Wyman made sure the audience understood the impact losing just 175 students would The imminent opening of the American have on the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $875,000 budget. Leadership Academy in Payson has everyLaying off enough teachers to handle 175 one scrambling to understand what it all students will only save about $300,000. means. That means cuts all across the board, not On Thursday, Jan. 14, Payson Unified just teacher layoffs to adjust to the lower School District Superintendent Greg Wyman enrollment. tried to explain some of the differences and â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it comes to AP classes, if I have a then answered questions from the communi- class of six or seven that means some other ty, parents and grandparents. classes are 35,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get 20 kids Wyman first attacked some of the glaring in an AP class, I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offer differences between a traAP. If we talk about rigor ditional pubic school and a â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is not fiscally sound to charter school. run a class with less than 20 On funding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you kids. That means there are look at charter schools, they fewer opportunities for kids. donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funds, Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why it becomes much they go on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attenmore complicated.â&#x20AC;? dance,â&#x20AC;? he said. He also said if ALA hits In comparison, tradiits target enrollment of 800, tional public schools base the district will have to make their current yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funding deep cuts in services â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendance. probably close a school site. Traditional public schools Then Wyman talked about may then project how to the current class sizes. He plan out their budgets. said average class sizes run On tax rates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; charters from 31 to 25, about the donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have defined boundsame as ALA administraaries like traditional public â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set a tax tors from that school have schools. So, charters donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rate, but they do operate reported. set a tax rate, but they do off of tax dollars.â&#x20AC;? The next big question he have a tax rate that taxes tackled â&#x20AC;&#x201D; curriculum. Greg Wyman the whole county. As a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the standards, PUSD superintendent result, taxpayer support for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about the curricuthe charter schools doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lum,â&#x20AC;? he said. show up on property tax bills. Standards are common sense explained â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set a tax rate, but they do Wyman. Teach children to read in elementaoperate off of tax dollars,â&#x20AC;? said Wyman. ry school and by middle and high school they â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you get your tax bill you will see should be reading to learn. Payson Unified School District. You will Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a time to teach double-dignot see a charter school â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it addition, subtraction, multiplication and mean they are not getting tax dollars.â&#x20AC;? division, he said. Other differences include a relaxation on Wyman then explained a teacher needs a the requirement that teachers have certifica- pile of tricks to reach students. Some learn tions. Someone who has worked in industry by listening, some by doing, and others by or has a music degree may teach at a K-12 seeing. charter school. A good teacher will approach students In traditional district schools, that is not in a manner that they can understand the the case. Teachers must have a degree in material. education or a degree in a subject and a Having multiple sources of teaching matecertification to teach. It requires years of rial makes it much easier. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why PUSD has bought into the Beyond Textbooks mateexpansive college classes. by

rial. Teachers can check and verify what standards they are to teach and find suggestions teaching to those standards. Wyman showed a video touting the positives of PUSD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the arts program, the Ag program, the music program, the high SAT and ACT scores, the scholarship dollars, and free transportation. Then the questions started. How can ALA consider coming here with a small population of children? Wyman explained ALA believes the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendance area includes 3,500 children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Check the 2010 census for children aged 5 to 19,â&#x20AC;? said Wyman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 2,600. If this was a district of 6,000 you can probably support two systems.â&#x20AC;? What about sports? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two restaurants in town, you buy my food or you buy their food,â&#x20AC;? said Wyman. Then former school board member Rory Huff brought up the point that ALA touts itself as â&#x20AC;&#x153;real American.â&#x20AC;? Wyman said PUSD says the Pledge of Alliance and sings the national anthem at every sporting event. Susan Campbell, director of homeless student services and grants director for the district, said PUSD typically elects its education board, she wondered what ALA does. Wyman said since charters do not have defined boundaries, they select their own board members. Another parent wanted to understand why PUSD did so poorly on the AzMERIT test. Brenda Case, director of student achievement answered that the district is working on identifying the issues so it can work on those things. Another parent said they found it frustrating to try and help their child improve grades without a textbook. Wyman suggested asking for a meeting with the teacher to find out what to do to help the child. Wyman concluded PUSD offers the same standards, as much support as parents and students need if they ask and a suit of extracurricular activates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reality is they will deliver education as we do,â&#x20AC;? said Wyman.

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A special night to warm the heart From page 1A â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just a magical, special thing. Everybody who was there was touched to be there,â&#x20AC;? said Chernov. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You fought the tears a lot.â&#x20AC;? Chernov works for Gila County in its Employment and Special Training program planning and organizing the events on the calendar. One day she thought, I bet many of these folks never made it to their proms â&#x20AC;&#x201D; letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do a prom for them! Except she found out she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call it a prom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned when they are over 18 you have to call it a ball,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but I just wanted to do it and see how it went.â&#x20AC;? Chernov said she just loves organizing things; so putting the event together was pure joy, especially with help from people in town. Becky Rhodes from Chiliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gave a whole bunch of gift certificates. Chris Higgins from Scoops also donated a lot of gift certificates. Charlotte Gwin used her connections to find and donate ball gowns. Chris Witte and Leslie from Horizon Human Services â&#x20AC;&#x153;did a wonderful job of free alterations,â&#x20AC;? said Chernov. Darla from the casino, â&#x20AC;&#x153;made the room exactly as I envisioned it,â&#x20AC;? said Chernov. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big shout out to DJ Craig and Ann,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;they knew just the right songs to put on for them to dance to and enjoy. And the pictures, they just went above and beyond.â&#x20AC;? To top off the support, three anonymous

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Family, friends and supporters recently organized the Winter Wonderland Ball to give special needs kids a chance to have a prom of their own. donors underwrote the event to keep the tickets as inexpensive as possible. Adding to the attendeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ensembles, several people loaned out purses and jewelry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a family of friends who made sure they had a wonderful time,â&#x20AC;? said Chernov. A few of the girls wore tiaras, others rhinestone jewelry that sparkled like diamonds. The guys borrowed jackets. Chernov said some of the girls splurged and paid to have their hair done, while others got help from staff and family. However they did it, the hairstyles were special.

The colors of the decorations, white, silver and several shades of blue added a note of sophistication to an event many of the special needs adults had never attended before. But all events have to end someday and this event ended on a perfect note. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DJ Craig played â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Had the Time of My Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dirty Dancingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as the last song,â&#x20AC;? said Chernov. And in answer to the ball guests as they left, Chernov said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open to another ball, but maybe it will be a good, old-fashioned hoedown next time.

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Payson High girls basketball coach Miles Huff and assistant Jake Swartwood received a sneak preview of the team’s future during a 43-34 win over Higley on Jan. 14 in Longhorn gym. In the win, freshman Savanna White and sophomore Kylee O’Donnell, two of the youngest team members, turned in perhaps their finest games of the year, giving hope that the team is on the rise from an up-and-down 2015-16 season. O’Donnell was on fire at both ends of the court, finishing with 10 points, 10 rebounds, two blocked shots, one assist and one steal. White was especially tenacious on the defensive end with four steals. She also chipped in with eight points and three rebounds. Rylee Chapman a 6-foot senior dominated on the boards corralling 12 rebounds to go along with her seven points.

The win improved Payson’s record to 7-10 overall and 3-2 in the section. While Huff and Swartwood must have departed PHS gymnasium sporting huge smiles, one facet of the game probably concerns both coaches. At the charity stripe, Payson cashed in on only eight of 24 attempts — a dismal accuracy mark that could come back to bite the team in the rear down the road, especially if PHS makes the postseason playoffs. In the single elimination state tournament, free throws often mean the difference between advancing to another game and packing bags to go home. Free throw shooting seems to have been a PHS bugaboo all season long and fans can bet the family farm the coaches will be doing everything they can to correct the misfires. The evening prior to the win over Higley, the PHS girls traveled to St. Johns where they dropped a 44-37 decision to

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The PHS girls basketball team hit its stride with a 43-34 win over Higley, thanks to contributions from younger players. This is a file shot from a previous game.

Boys hoopsters face two-headed monster tonight Tough team toe-to-toe with tall talent in San Tan Tuesday by

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Photographer DJ Craig took this action shot from an earlier Longhorns’ basketball game.

The Longhorn boys basketball team has the unenviable task of going toe-to-toe against a two-headed monster at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Poston Butte High School in San Tan Valley. The twin-noggin’ brute takes the form of 6-foot-4-inch senior guard Preston Anderson and 6-foot-3-inch senior forward Quijuan Steward. All season long, the two have led the Broncos in just about every statistical category. And if having two shooting stars on one prep roster wasn’t enough, the Broncs have plenty of length to throw on the floor to 6-foot8-inch Tyson Beranger. For PB, Anderson leads the team in scoring averaging 14.5 points per game (ppg) and rebounding with 81. If Anderson has a glitch in his game, it’s ball security. He has committed a team-high 55 turnovers, but some of those miscues can be attributed to him being in possession of the ball most of the game as he engineers the PB offense. In scoring, Steward is not far behind Anderson, averaging 13.7 ppg. He also has proven to be a solid rebounder, averaging more than four a game. Beranger is third on the team in scoring with a 9.3 ppg average. It’s obvious to most observers that if the Horns are to return from San Tan Valley late this evening clutching a “W,” coach Joe Sanchez will have to devise a way to slay, or slow, both Anderson and Steward.

If the dynamic duo is allowed to run free, Payson will be in for a long evening. Sanchez will counter Anderson and Steward with a powerful pair of its own in Chaz Davis and Ryan Ricke. Davis has been most of the season the straw that stirs the Longhorn drink leading PHS in many hardwood categories. He averages 15.9 ppg and is tops in rebounding (97), assists (74), steals (53) and field goal percentage (53). All season long, the 5-foot-10-inch senior guard has proven he is one of the most well-rounded players to ever don a Longhorn uniform in recent memory. Ricke, a junior, is scoring 10.4 ppg with a respectable 44 percent shooting accuracy. He is also second in rebounding to Chaz Davis with 135 retrieves. His 16 steals ties him for the team lead with Ruben Estrada. While Sanchez depends greatly on Davis and Rickey, the Horns are not a two-man team as Alex Suarez, Trey Glasscock and Korben White provide much-needed depth. The Horns were last in action on Jan. 14 at Maricopa High School where the Rams rolled to an 83-68 victory outscoring PHS 24-20 in the first quarter and maintaining the advantage throughout the remainder of the clash. Payson’s loss could be attributed to the defense which allowed Maricopa’s Johnny Johnson and Isiah Soriano to go off, scoring 22 points each. When two players fire away on a scoring binge such as that, it’s tough for any opponent to salvage a win.

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As of Jan. 14 there were only 17 tickets left for the Murder Mystery. Sweetheart Ball tickets are now on sale. The price is $25 per person or $45 for two. The dinner features a choice: Rollie’s prime rib or baked chicken. Dance to the music of Junction 87. Date of the ball is Friday, Feb. 12. Applications for the next Men’s SUPERSTARS! are available at the bar. They must be completed and returned by January 30. Applicants do not need to be Elk members. The show is on March 5. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The menu for the remainder of the week: Wednesday, Jan. 20 - Corn chowder with French bread Thursday Jan. 21 - Chicken Parmesan with side salad All specials are only $6.50 unless noted. Regular menu items are also available. For more information, call (928) 474-2572 or stop by the Lodge at 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson.

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.

Moose Lodge events

The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month.The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available. The lodge is open to members and their guests. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.

Masonic Lodge

The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662. Sy Harrison Lodge #70 published

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The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country meets Thursdays at 7 a.m. at Tiny’s Restaurant, except the first Thursday of the month. The Kiwanis now also meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant. The club also For more information about Zane Grey Kiwanis, please visit www.zanegreykiwanis. com.

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. A short business meeting will precede our featured presenter. 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.

Garrett Retirees

Rim Country Garrett Retirees meet Thursday Jan. 21 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. Social hour begins at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Friends and Honeywell retirees are always welcome. For more information call Merie, (928) 474-6011.

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The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and members of the community to attend any or all of the following: • First and third Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more details, call Mary, (928) 474-3560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.

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The Payson Flycasters and Trout Unlimited meeting is at 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. Please note the date change for this month only. The guest speaker is James Goughnour, owner of Rim Country Custom Rods. He will discuss differences in fishing rod types and the correct terminology related to fishing rods. He will discuss the differences between a custom build fishing rod vs. a production built rod.

Mothers of Preschoolers

The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group is now meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Payson First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway. Childcare is provided. For more information, contact Dixie Neal, (619) 990-2025.

Democratic Club meets

The Democratic Club of Northern Gila County will meet at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20. Everyone is welcome to come hear Mikel Weisser, who is representing the statewide effort for the legalizing of recreational marijuana. Light refreshments will be served. A meeting of the club will follow. For additional information call Chris at (928) 468-9669.

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 8 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store.

Bingo at Senior Center The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate. Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair. For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, (928) 600-9009.

Soroptimists The local Soroptimist club invites all women who are interested in working with and for the community to improve the status of women to join members for lunch at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, at noon Wednesdays. Anyone interested should contact Jean Oliver, (928) 474-6167; or Audrey Wilson. (928) 468-3108.

Ukulele Fun Ukulele Fun is open to anyone interested from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Paul’s

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87 Mountain Biking Club 87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway. Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced). Everyone is encouraged to join and learn about all the great mountain biking trails Payson and the surrounding area has to offer. For more information or questions, please call (928) 478-6203.

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

Christ-Centered Recovery Christ-Centered Recovery Study meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Calvary Chapel Payson, 1103 N. Beeline Highway. The group uses the faith-based program for those dealing with substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling, etc. Childcare is provided. Call (928) 468-0801 for more information.

Rim Country CoDA Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step fellowship of women and men whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self discovery — learning to love ourselves. Meeting time is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Philip’s Catholic Church (education building to right of church), 511 S. St. Philips St., Payson. For more information, contact Sharon (480) 244-1393 or Diane (928) 468-1852.

Bridge results Winners at Wednesday Bridge for Jan. 13 were: Kay Hutchinson and Kent Teaford, first; Ruth and George Aucott, second; Wanda Sitz and Phon Sutton, third. For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.

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Alanon meets:  Monday at 6 p.m., St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Payson; Wednesday at 1 p.m., Southern Baptist Church, Star Valley. For information call Kali at (503) 354-4402. Alateen meetings have been suspended until further notice.  For information call Helen at (928) 9786424.

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Sustainable Rim County is a non-profit,  non-partisan civic organization devoted to conserving the beauty of Rim Country for  our enjoyment and for future generations. The public is invited to its Thursday, Jan. 21  meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Payson  Library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Rd. The agenda includes  developing a yearlong action plan for sustainable activities to protect our beautiful  region. For information contact Ray at (928) 478-6295.

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ing. Weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. and the program is from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Meetings are in the two-story building across from Walmart (formerly known as the Senior Circle), 215 N. Beeline Highway. If you have any questions, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Lakes celebrate 15 years serving Church on Randall Place by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

John and Simone Lake say they have been deeply involved in many churches, but served as the formal leaders of only one, the Church on Randall Place in Pine, where John serves as pastor. He and Simone celebrate their 15th anniversary there this month. Their small, 50-member congregation helped them mark the occasion Sunday, Jan. 17. Married almost 30 years, the Lakes came to Payson 25 years ago — he to manage a bike shop and she to teach in Payson schools. The two met at Grand Canyon College (now University) and became college sweethearts, Simone says. He earned a degree in Bible studies and she in education. Upon graduation, John effectively interned at a church in the Valley and worked at a bike shop to pay the bills. “I’ve biked all of my life and grew up racing; touring all over the country,” John says. The owner of the shop had about three branches in the Valley and asked John to manage another one in Payson. After a few years, the owner decided to close the shop in Payson, so John and Simone opened their own store, Manzanita Cyclery. They operated it from 1993 to 2001. John says he eventually wanted to sell the shop, but was not certain what to do afterward. Almost out of the blue, he was asked to consider serving as the minister for the Church on Randall Place. He said he had little, if any association with the church at that point, but through his minister, Dave Greiner, then of Mountain Bible Church in Payson, the leaders of the Pine church heard about him and his background. “I went from a flat-out ‘no’ to deciding if they offered, I wanted to take it,” he says. The Lakes say the congregation of the church was so welcoming, they had a special cake waiting for them in the fellowship hall. “They asked, ‘If you were our pastor, how can we help you?’ They’ve been so accommodating,” John says. In the early days of his pastoral duties, John worked with Greiner and attended seminary to first get a master’s degree and then a doctorate. He earned his master’s in divinity and a doctorate in Christian theology, becoming Dr. Lake in 2013. Simone first taught special education classes, then became a long-term substitute and finally taught English for the PUSD. Her parents were educators before retiring and it was a family tradition to pursue higher degrees. She says she was tidying up one day and saw John’s seminary course catalog. She stopped and looked it over and eventually decided to get her own master’s degree in theology. She was awarded the degree in 2008 and went on to obtain an Apologetics (Bible interpretation) Certificate from Biola (California) in 2015. While she is not formally the church’s “co-pastor” Simone does share part of John’s load in leading the church. Among her titles are leader of church education and administration; prayer coordinator; women’s ministry leader; and lead women’s Bible teacher. Additionally, she has her own “itinerate” (her word) ministry, Deep Roots in Christ Ministries. She teaches Bible classes beyond the confines of the Church on Randall Place, including at Bible

As part of the Lakes’ Ecuador mission trip in 2015 the couple worked at a house church in Quito. Their efforts included leading Bible teaching, fellowship and praise and worship music. They were accompanied on the mission by members of the congregation of their Church on Randall Place in Pine, Ken Libby and John and Liz Keith. Provided photos

Pastor Dr. John Lake and wife Simone at his graduation marking the award of his doctorate in Christian theology. institutes and writes a regular column for The Rim Review of the Payson Roundup, “Firm Foundations,” which appears the first Wednesday of each month. John also teaches theology classes in the Valley and programs to show ministers how to best use social media for the benefit their churches and their Christian mission. Together the couple has been on 15 mission trips. They have made two trips to Africa; three trips to Turkey; two trips to the Virgin Islands; and three trips to Ecuador, where they will return on a mission in 2016. Additionally their Christian work has taken them to Honduras, Venezuela, Romania, Canada, Mexico, Alaska and elsewhere. Usually this work takes them away from their congregation for a week or two, but frequently church members participate as well. John says they usually have a contact person “on the ground” — someone in the community to which they will be traveling with whom they work with for months in advance of the trip. He says because they have such great contacts that he has no concerns about safety. They say the most rewarding aspect of their missions is “seeing the gratefulness of the people we are ministering to and their abundance of welcoming and graciousness toward us and the teams. It is not the people (they see), but the position and the Christ that others see in us.” The work the couple does for the Church on Randall Place includes: • Outreach through an annual Community Block Party, celebrating the National Day of Prayer, supplying food, shelter and clothing to those in need, ministering to people in their homes with Campers on Mission, raking pine needles and offering encouragement, going to eat at the Pine Strawberry Senior Dining Room to encourage and uplift others. • Youth groups — ministering to junior and senior high youngsters in the community with Bible study, fun events, fellowship and a summer camp. • Retreat groups — They open the church to various church groups and ministries from throughout Arizona and nation, with the approval of their elder board. • Children’s ministries — Ongoing Bible studies for children. • Women’s ministries —

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Weekly Bible studies; outreach to female veterans and the wives of veterans, abused women, mothers, the elderly, etc. Over the years, the Lakes say the biggest change they have seen is the membership of the Church on Randall Place becoming a better reflection of the community, with members ranging in age from 1 to 90. The Lakes also like to make time for a variety of recreational pursuits. While John spent most of his youth racing bikes, he hasn’t raced in three years. However, he still likes to bike, hike and golf. Simone enjoys hiking as well, along with strength training exercises and watching movies. The two have hiked the Grand

The Church on Randall Place in Pine has been “home” to John and Simone Lake for 15 years this month. A special program celebrating the anniversary was held Sunday, Jan. 17. Canyon from rim to rim. Some things others might not know about them: John spent a month on an Alaskan glacier — it was a base camp for a group that wanted to rock climb in the

area; Simone loves to kayak and has a secret ambition to become a skilled cellist and would love to try wingsuit diving. John says their ultimate goal is to work themselves out of a

job by training others to lead not only the Church on Randall Place, but also other Christian groups. However, if he has another five years at the church, he will be thrilled, he says.

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LEGAL NOTICES 16016: 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 11/20/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-693205-BF Order No. : 14-118120 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/6/2006 and recorded 3/6/2006 as Instrument 2006-004015 , 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: 2/29/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: UNIT D, CHALET VILLAGE IV, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION OF HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME RECORDED IN DOCKET 640, PAGE 894, AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED IN DOCKET 642, PAGE 547 AND PLAT RECORDED IN MAP NO. 609 AND 609A, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND PLAT. Purported Street Address: 609 NORTH PONDEROSA CIRCLE UNIT D, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-72-032D Original Principal Balance: $125,600.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): ELLEN RUTH NEWTON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 609 NORTH PONDEROSA CIRCLE UNIT, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-15-693205-BF 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 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,

LEGAL NOTICES 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-15-693205-BF Dated: 11/19/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Martha Sanchez, 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 11/19/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Martha Sanchez, 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 #0097971 12/29/2015 1/5/2016 1/12/2016 1/19/2016 16018: 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally describe trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/24/2005 and recorded on 6/30/2005 as Instrument #2005-011557, 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 a the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, on 3/8/2016 at 11:00 A.M. of said day. See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof: EXHIBIT A, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILA, STATE OF ARIZONA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: The North half of the following described property: All the portion of the Northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 10 North, Range 10 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point bearing South 304 feet and East 478 feet more or less from the Southwest corner of the Southeast quarter of Section 4, Township 10 North, Range 1`0 East, said point being the Southwest corner of the property conveyed to Nellie E. Harrison in corrected Quit Claim Deed recorded October 3, 1941, in Book 46 of Deeds to Real Estate, Page 276, records of Gila County, Arizona; THENCE North 300 feet (recorded - 300.46 feet measured) to a point; THENCE West, a distance of 105 feet to a point being the Northeast corner of that property described in instrument recorded in Docket 310, Page 16, records of Gila County, Arizona; THENCE South 300 feet (recorded 300.49 feet measures), along the East line of that property described in Deed recorded in Docket 310, Page 16, to a point; THENCE East 105 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The successor trustee appointed hereto qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as an attorney and member of the State Bar of Arizona as required by A.R.S. Section 33-803, subsection A(2). Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR

LEGAL NOTICES UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C). Street address or identifiable location: 501 W. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541. A.P.N.: 304-16-215A Original Principal Balance: $310,000.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust); Sean Meares and Margaret S. Meares, husband and wife and community property with right of survivorship, 501 West Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541. Name and address of beneficiary: (as shown on the Deed of Trust); JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, 201 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale); Larry O Folks, Folks & O’Connor, PLLC, 1850 N. Central Ave, #1140, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 (602) 262-2265; Fax request for sale information is ^602) 256-9101. Sales information is also available online at www.folksoconnor.com Dates 12/4/2015. /s/ Larry O Folks, Larry O Folks, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as required by A.R.S. §33-803, Subsection (A)(2). State of Arizona) )ss. County of Maricopa) On 12/4/2015 before me, TW Higgins, Notary Public, personally appeared Larry O Folks personally know to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and official seal. /s/ TW Higgins TW Higgins, Notary Public / Maricopa County, Sate of Arizona Commission Expires: 2/12/2017. 16022: 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-05317 Garcia Notice is hereby given that Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $154,533.00 executed by Sam Garcia, a married man as his sole and separate property, 201 W Pecan Street Payson, AZ 85541 , dated June 2, 2008 and recorded July 3, 2008, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2008-009165 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on March 11, 2016 at 11:00 am at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501, to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Lot 22, Mogollon Rim addition Plat 4, according to Map No. 171, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 201 W Pecan Street Payson, AZ 85541. Tax Parcel No.: 304-03-142. 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 has 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 A-4554789 12/29/2015, 01/05/2016, 01/12/2016, 01/19/2016 16023: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS#: 15-40107 Order #: 8569511 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/7/2009 and recorded on 3/16/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-003204, 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 of the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, on 3/16/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: LOT 234, ALPINE VILLAGE UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 610 THROUGH 610D AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JUNE 24, 1985 IN DOCKET 647, PAGE 986 AND CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED DEDICATION RECORDED MARCH 17, 1986, PAGE 544 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JULY 8, 1986 IN DOCKET 676, PAGE 157. Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 404 West Saint Moritz Drive Payson, AZ 85541 A.P.N.: 302-79-234 Original Principal Balance: $360,000.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) MICHOL J. KERNS, A WIDOW 404 WEST SAINT MORITZ DRIVE PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc F.K.A Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc., F.K.A. Libert Reverse Mortgage, Inc. 14405 Walters Road, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77014 NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Law Offices of Les Zieve 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (800) 280-2832 Website: www.auction.com Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. A-FN4556389 01/05/2016, 01/12/2016, 01/19/2016, 01/26/2016 16026: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/2016; NOTICE OF HEARING ON DEPENDENCY PETITION No. JD 201500038 Honorable Gary V. Scales IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of: SAMANTHA LYNN ALANIZ d.o.b. 03-13-2000 ADEN MICHAEL TAYLOR d.o.b. 10-06-2002 Person under 18 years of age. TO: CASSIE RENEE HALL and JUSTIN I. ALANIZ, parents of the above-named child, SAMANTHA LYNN ALANIZ. 1. The Department of Child Safety, (DCS or the Department), by and through undersigned counsel, has filed a Dependency Petition pursuant to Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules 4.1 and 4.2 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure; and Rule 48(D) of the Arizona Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court. 2. The Court has set a continued initial/publication hearing on March 24, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at Gila County Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline Hwy., #104, Payson, AZ 85541, telephone number 928.474.3978, for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Petition. 3. You and your child/ren are entitled to have an attorney present at the hearing. You may hire your own attorney or, if you cannot afford an attorney and want to be represented by an attorney, one may be appointed by the Court. 4. You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding. You are advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, pretrial conference, status conference, or dependency adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Petition. In addition, if you fail to appear, without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in an adjudication of dependency, termination of your parental rights or the establishment of a permanent guardianship based upon the

LEGAL NOTICES record and the evidence presented to the court, as well as an order of paternity, custody, or change of custody in a consolidated family law matter and an order for child support if paternity has been established. 5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Dependency Petition, Notice of Hearing, and Temporary Order by submitting a written request to: TRACEY L. HEINRICK, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, Arizona 85210. The assigned case manager is Richard Stockwell and may be reached by telephone at 928.468.9807. 6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three (3) working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling 928.474.3978. 7. You have the right to make a request or motion prior to any hearing that the hearing be closed to the public. DATED this _ day of December 2015. MARK BRNOVICH Attorney General TRACEY L. HEINRICK Assistant Attorney General 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/16 CNS-2829988# 16029: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/2016; TS/File 01351428.10217 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 MAY 3, 2011, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2011-005120 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

LEGAL NOTICES AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on FEBRUARY 17, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: Lots 1, 2 and 3, STRAWBERRY KNOLLS UNIT THREE, according to Map No. 316, records of Gila County, Arizona; Together with an undivided 1/6 interest in and to the property described as follows: A portion of Tract A, STRAWBERRY KNOLLS UNIT THREE, according to Map No. 316, records of Gila County, Arizona, and situated in the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 22, Township 12 North, Range 8 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northeast corner of said Tract A, said corner being also the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 22; THENCE run South 88?56’36” West, along the North line of Tract A, a distance of 284.00 feet to a point, said point being the True Point of Beginning of the parcel of land described and the Northeast corner thereof; THENCE South 22?35’17” West, a distance of 121.66 feet to a point; THENCE North 89?26’37” West, a distance of 28.00 feet to a point; THENCE North 22?28’07” West, a distance of 36.07 feet to a point; THENCE South 79?23’30” West, a distance of 79.53 feet to a point, said point being an angle point on the West line of Tract A; THENCE North 00?16’00” West, along the West line of Tract A, a distance of 90.00 feet to the Northwest corner of Tract A; THENCE North 88?56’36” East, along the North line of Tract A, a distance of 177.14 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Purported Property Address: 5073 N. HWY 87, STRAWBERRY, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 301-10-001 and 301-10-002 and 301-10-003. Original Principal Balance: $260,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: SANDIA ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.L.P., 2211 N. PEIDRA CIRCLE, MESA, AZ 85207. Original/Current Trustor: DOUGLAS A. MacLEAN, HC 1 BOX 908, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of

LEGAL NOTICES $141,598.66 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: NOVEMBER 2, 2015. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on November 13, 2015, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018. 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

LEGAL NOTICES corporation will have members. 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. 5. 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. 6. STATUTORYAGENT: Linda Digman, Firebelles, 16 N. Star Vale Dr. #92, Payson, AZ 85541. 7. CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE: Attached and Signed. 8. 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. 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.

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Girls come through From page 1B the Redskins. Individually, White turned in another solid performance for a first-year player leading the team in scoring with nine points. As usual, Chapman was a rebounding machine, hauling in a game-high nine retrieves. She was also second to White in scoring with eight points. The Lady Horns return to action at 7 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, Jan. 19, in San Tan Valley against Poston Butte. PB enters the game sporting a 7-13 record in Division III, Section V. Last week the Broncos gave a Valley Christian team (18-1) that is predicted to be a state championship contender, a good effort before falling 55-40. If comparative scores mean anything, which they often don’t, PB and Payson have a common opponent — Snowflake. PB lost 41-29 to the Lobos and Payson was nipped by the blue and white, 55-53. Following tonight’s game at PB, Payson hosts Sedona Redrock (15-5) at 7 p.m. tomorrow. The team won’t return to action until Jan. 26 against Combs giving Huff and Swartwood a much-needed respite to correct any maladies in the Payson offense and defense.

Snowy days, get ready for springtime fishing The El Niño winter is making its mark with a good start on snowpack on the Mogollon Rim and rain at the lower elevations in Arizona. It appears there is more on the horizon, which is great news for anglers as the groundwater table improves and the reservoirs start to fill. Springtime fishing trips are still a couple of months or more away. All those fishing rods that are stored in a corner or hanging from a holder in the garage are probably in need of some repair. Fishing equipment takes a heavy beating by use and transportation to and from various bodies of water. It might be wise to pull them out and closely examine all of your equipment. This can be the perfect project when the winter weather may keep you confined to the indoors. A little planning now goes a long way in making that first trip to Roosevelt much more pleasant in the springtime. Equipment in good working order can make that first trip on the water much more enjoyable and oftentimes productive outdoors when in pursuit of bass or crappies. A fishing reel that receives heavy use may have under the rim weak or broken springs in addition to gears that do wear out by methodical casting all day long. The major fishing reel companies such as Quantum, Abu Garcia, Shimano, Ardent and Daiwa have excellent reel repair service departments. They want to keep your business in hopes you’ll buy the newest, latest reel designs for the next season. Satisfied anglers with a product and service Dennis Pirch repair are the best salespersons for the image of the company. Prompt service is another feature that speaks volumes to the consumer, so these major reel companies do their best at a quick turnaround of repairs. Obviously, March and later into summer are their busiest times so why not get those reels repaired now and be ready for the first cast of spring? If a reel is already in good working order upon examination, then just replace all the old line and re-spool new fishing line. Line ages and develops nicks from heavy use so why lose a trophy fish because you didn’t replace it? Fishing rods are a bit different and it is always better to consult an expert when in need of repairs. Broken tips, bent guides, loose handles or reel seats are the most obvious issues that will need repair. The less obvious such as cracked ceramic inserts will quickly weaken line and reduce casting accuracy and distance. Both are critical in catching fish. Many times only an expert can detect this flaw in equipment. Rim Country Custom Rods and Repair in Payson has developed the reputation of being the “best repair shop” in the state of Arizona. Jim Goughnour’s quality workmanship and precision tuning for the last 15 years has made him the choice craftsman for rod repair by a great number of serious bass and trout anglers. Jim can be reached at 928-468-0263 or at his website, which is RimCountryCustomRods. com. This is far easier and cheaper than sending the rod in the mail, then, waiting 30 days or more for the return of your equipment. The next winter wet day when you are looking for something productive to do, pull out all those rods and reels and make a general inspection. The turnaround time for rod and reel repair is much quicker during January and February so you can be ready for that first trip this spring. Make the year 2016 the time to enjoy the Arizona outdoors, God’s creation.