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Police searching for armed robbery suspect by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

Photos by Keith Morris/Roundup

An armed robber hit the Quik Stop Convenience Store outlet on Highway 87 Monday. Police responded to several houses where they thought the suspect or suspects had hidden and arrested one suspect on Monday. They were seeking a second suspect at press time. Above, Det. Matt Van Camp and Sgt. Brian Havey with the GCSO directed traffic near East Bonita Street.

Only prisons escape state budget woes Governor wants tax cuts, hiring freeze, education cutbacks by

Pete Aleshire

roundup editor

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Gov. Doug Ducey unveiled an austere state budget last week.

Faced with a projected budget deficit, Gov. Doug Ducey has proposed a virtual freeze in state spending and cuts for most state programs, with the notable exception of prisons. The governor left in place increased tax cuts for corporations and said he opposed any other tax increases to close the deficit, although he would double the base vehicle license fee to provide money for the Department of Public Safety. Ducey’s proposed budget would close a projected $533 million deficit for fiscal 201516 and leave the state with a $300 million reserve fund in 2018. Without either cuts or revenue increases, the state would face a $1.1 billion deficit in 2018, according to projections. The big proposed cuts include a $75 mil-

lion reduction in state support for the state’s three universities, a $143 million cut in non-classroom spending for K-12 schools and charter schools, a $20 million cut in payments to doctors and hospitals treating Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System patients and a $9 million cut for community colleges. The governor’s proposed budget would also make deep cuts in the Department of Tourism, Department of Commerce and a fund intended to provide incentives for businesses considering moving to Arizona. Overall, the budget would sweep some $300 million from existing state agency accounts and cut programs by another $384 million. The budget would include only a portion of the inflation adjustment courts have ordered

• See Governor, page 2A

Vandals shatter businesses’ windows by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

Several businesses were sporting boarded up windows Monday, including Chase Bank, Fletcher’s and Payson Packaging, after a busy weekend. Police believe some of the windows were broken deliberately. However, a simple mix up of the feet apparently caused the damage at Chase Bank. A person was reportedly parking at the bank around 6 p.m. Sunday when he hit

the gas pedal instead of the brake, sending the vehicle careening through a large pane of glass near the bank’s entrance, said Police Chief Don Engler. No one was injured and no money was missing. At Fletcher’s Tire and Auto Service, off West Airport Road, someone threw something at a window Sunday night, breaking it. Manager Jason Crary said they don’t know how the window was broken since they did not find a rock inside, but officers suspected a slingshot might have been used. Nothing

was missing from the business, including a 40-inch flat screen television, which was near the broken window. At Payson Packaging, a large window near the south door was broken. Staff there said it appears the window was cracked, but held together because it is safety glass. But opening the door cause a pressure change that made the window shatter into a thousand pieces. Nothing was taken from the business and no one appears to have gotten in.

What started as a slow day at the One Stop abruptly turned into a frightening ordeal Monday afternoon when a masked man robbed the convenience store at gunpoint. As of press time, Payson Police were still looking for Daniel Righos, 24, of California, whom they say is armed and dangerous. Just moments after Righos fled the One Stop, the Roundup found One Stop owner Mohammed Islam visibly shaken behind the counter. Islam said he was talking to JC, a customer at 2:40 p.m., Daniel Righos when a man in a black mask entered and jumped the counter. JC said he saw the man walk up from the south corner of the store, 400 S. Beeline Highway, wearing what he described as a cheap mask, something out of a “$4.99 Halloween costume.” “I told him, ‘Here comes ISIS!’ I didn’t think nothing of it because we don’t get robbed too much up here. He comes walking in, he

Payson Police Det. Matt Van Camp participated in the search for Daniel Righos, a suspect in an armed robbery. jumps over the counter and he socks him,” JC said, who would not provide his last name. “It was just like you see it on TV.” Righos reportedly directed Islam to open the cash register. Islam said he saw that Righos had

• See Armed robber, page 8A

Mind your civics State adds graduation test by

Michele Nelson

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Proving that it can pass legislation quickly after all, the Arizona Legislature rushed a new high school graduation requirement through in the first few days of the legislative session — the American Civics Bill. The first bill newly elected Governor Doug Ducey signed into law is also the first law of its kind for any state to pass. The bill was introduced by the Arizona House majority leader on the Monday of the first week of the legislative session. By Thursday, it had passed both houses and the governor had signed the bill into law. The law will require Arizona students to pass 60 out of 100 questions on the naturalization test. Payson Unified School District Superintendent Greg Wyman has faith in the district’s students. “I believe our students will be able to pass this test,” he said. “Some of the specifics, including the specific makeup of the test and the manner of testing

have yet to be determined. These details are important, but since the first administration of the test that will count is not until 2016-17 there will be time to make the necessary adjustment to ensure our students are successful.” Media from around the country from The Arizona Republic to U.S. News and World Report, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, the Los Angeles Times and network news stations announced the new Arizona legislation. “I am proud to sign the American Civics Bill into law,” said Ducey in a press release. “Not long from now, our children will be entrusted with protecting the principles on which this country was founded, and it is up to us to prepare them for that responsibility today.” Ducey’s office quoted former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor who has said students’ lack of understanding of the history and founding principles of the nation is “the quiet crisis in education.”

• See Civics test, page 8A

Pine-Strawberry water board, contractor ready to kiss and make up by

Pete Aleshire

roundup editor

Looks like they’re ready to kiss and make up. The Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District board’s harsh complaints about the consulting firm running the water district this week gave way to compliments and butterfly kisses at the most THE WEATHER

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recent board meeting. The water district in the past month has had a series of work sessions and executive sessions to air complaints about a host of issues from customer service to the detailed information provided to the board by CH2M Hill, which runs the small water district on a roughly $90,000 monthly contract. However, representatives of the consulting firm seem to have largely satisfied the board that they’re willing to make adjustments regardless of the terms of their five-year contract, which the previous board approved the meeting before the mass resignation of five board members resulted in the election of a whole new board.

Board member Russell Brock at Thursday’s board meeting said the company has largely addressed the board’s concerns after a series of high-level meetings. “They got a sense that we weren’t just looking to fine-tune the existing direction, but looking to go a different direction. We need a lot more clarity on who does what and who pays for what, inventory control, key indicators to evaluate the performance, moving some of the functions out of CH2 over to PSWID, more accountability. We want a much better and stronger agreement than we’ve got in place.” Despite the range of board complaints, “the meeting was very positive. CH2M Hill was very receptive to discussing any

of those items. I can report that we’re underway with that work and that I can’t say enough about the willingness of CH2 to work with us and work on those issues that were of concern to us.” Brock said the committee hopes to finish work on amendments to the contract by the end of March. Board President Tom Weeks said, “It’s been a very uplifting experience. We want them to succeed — and we want to succeed.” The consulting firm has seen the district through a succession of crises since the district bought out Brooke Utilities and set about trying to upgrade the

• See Pine water, page 2A

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A Gila County Superior Court judge Thursday denied a Payson man’s request to take back a guilty plea for allegedly stealing discarded, scrap ammunition from a local manufacturer. Superior Court Judge Peter Cahill decided Clayton Sopeland didn’t offer a good reason for backing out of his plea deal with the state. In October, Sopeland pleaded guilty to theft, admitting that he took scrap HPR ammunition from his then-employer, Advanced Tactical Armament Concepts. In exchange, the state dropped the more serious charges of trafficking stolen property and fraud. At a hearing, Sopeland’s lawyer, Art Lloyd, said, “Your honor, the evidence would be that my client took some scrap ammunition from the victim. He was under the impression that he had permission. That wasn’t correct, he

didn’t have permission to do it.” sentencing, But before Lloyd asked Cahill to withdraw Sopeland’s guilty plea in “order to correct a manifest injustice,” saying Sopeland now wanted a jury to determine his fate. The Gila County Attorney’s Office balked at the request arguing that Sopeland and Lloyd did not produce any evidence of “manifest injustice” and Sopeland was just having buyer’s remorse. Cahill reviewed the lawyer’s arguments and Thursday denied Sopeland’s request. On Monday, Lloyd said he had not yet reviewed Cahill’s order, but was sure Sopeland would appeal. In Arizona, a person can ask a judge to withdraw his guilty plea if it was made under some mistake or misapprehension. Cahill wrote that Sopeland must have a good reason to withdraw from a mutually agreed-upon plea bargain entered into

Superior Court Judge Peter Cahill last week denied a defense attorney’s request to rescind a client’s guilty plea. knowingly and intelligently. “Otherwise, litigants could withdraw from agreed upon agreements upon a mere whim — no discretion would be involved at all,” he wrote. “Requiring a “good

reason” is good policy where — as here — the opposing party justifiably relied upon defendant’s agreement, his counsel’s agreement, his plea of guilty and their stated intentions to abide by the plea agreement.” Lloyd tried to withdraw the plea after learning that the court construed Sopeland’s plea as “his tacit acknowledgment of responsibility for participation in something more than a single theft, but instead an admission to a scheme.” Cahill said Sopeland has good reason to be concerned that others would see his plea as an acknowledgment to something more than a single criminal act. Still, the court could address this short of permitting him to withdraw his guilty plea. Cahill pointed out that the GCAO had withdrawn any recommendation for jail time. A hearing is set for Jan. 26 at 11:30 a.m. in Payson.

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Members of the Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District board last week praised contractor CH2M Hill to modify its contract.

Pine water board now praises contractor From page 1A undersized, poorly maintained system. The district board has gone through two recalls and most recently a mass resignation in a community deeply divided by water issues. The district has dramatically increased the community’s water supply and lifted a building moratorium and costly water hauling charges, but it has also significantly raised water rates and grappled with the need for expensive upgrades and repairs to the decaying system. As one measure of the challenge, about 30 percent of the water put into the system ends up leaking out into the ground before it ever

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From page 1A for state schools in accordance with a voter ballot measure, but less than the full amount the court ordered last year. Courts have ruled the Legislature shortchanged schools by a total of $2.9 billion over five years. Under Ducey’s budget, prison spending would rise by about $70 million to accommodate the need for an estimated 3,000 more prison beds and to settle lawsuits about the medical care of prisoners. Prison spending is one of the few categories that rose right through the recession, leaving Arizona with one of the highest incarceration rates in the country. Arizona locks up 572 people per 100,000 population, compared to a national average of 447 per 100,000. That works out to an incarceration rate 28 percent above the national average. Arizona’s incarceration rate ranks No. 6 nationally. Arizona also has the lowest per-student spending rate for K-12 schools in the nation, about 60 percent below the average. The budget does include about $160 million added funding for K-12 schools, but that’s about half of even the short-term amount ordered by the courts. Moreover, the other cuts included in the budget mean schools would not get enough money to keep up with inflation next year, much less make up for the inflation adjustments withheld in the past five years. Schools would end up with a net gain of something like $10 million. Gov. Ducey’s budget message indicated he would not delay or cancel corporate tax cuts enacted during the recession and not yet fully in place. The state started phasing in a 30 percent cut in corporate tax rates in 2014, which will ultimately cost the state about $270 million. Corporate tax payments rise

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seek an early termination of the management contract. “It’s a real step forward,” said Weeks of the most recent round of discussions, which the board reviewed during an executive session before its Thursday meeting last week. “I think we’ve got a good thing going. We’re going to be able to fine-tune everything and it’s going to make for a better relationship — and we’re going to be able to control costs better and get answers.” PSWID board member Hazine Maher commented, “The most positive thing was CH2M Hill’s willingness to move on these items immediately and not wait for contract negotiations.”

Governor proposes stringent state budget

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passes through a water meter. The consulting firm has provided the connecting thread for a divided community and a board often in turmoil. However, the reconstituted board has accumulated a backlog of complaints about the firm’s management of the district, many of which revolve around the time it takes to respond to customer complaints, the improvised repairs necessary to keep the system running, a costly summer water outage, disputes about the cost of going to the Valley for supplies and contractors, and other issues. However, the candid discussions in January seem to have convinced the board to give CH2M Hill a fresh start, rather than

Despite corporate tax cuts already in place, corporate income tax payments rose 28 percent this year, reflecting a big gain in corporate profits. The governor indicated the austere budget and a $21 million, across-the-board hiring freeze will enable the economy to recover while eliminating a structural deficit.

“After eight years of budget deficits or living on temporary revenues, the time has come to finish the work of resizing state government to fit the post-Great Recession world.” The proposed, multi-year budget would result in an increase in state general fund spending from $8.9 billion in fiscal 2014 to $9.5 billion in fiscal 2018, a roughly 8 percent increase in the course of five fiscal years — about 1.6 percent annually. The cuts would produce a projected $300 million surplus in 2018 despite the full implementation of a series of corporate tax cuts. Without the cuts proposed by the governor, current spending trends would produce a $1.1 billion deficit, according to the governor’s executive summary of the proposed budget. Water loans on cutting block

The budget proposal includes a long list of specific proposed spending cuts, including a reduction or elimination of money going into the state’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA), which helps local governments finance water projects. After the federal government failed to fund a promised program to finance water projects, Payson sought help for WIFA to finance the $30 million needed to complete the Blue Ridge pipeline. It’s unclear how the governor’s proposal would affect that effort if adopted by the Legislature. The budget cuts include a 3 percent reduction in payments to doctors and hospitals who treat patients for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which would come on top of numerous cuts in reimbursements in recent years. More than 30 percent of Gila County residents obtain health care through AHCCCS, including many impoverished nursing home residents. The budget proposal includes a mix of good and bad news for local governments. Gov. Ducey has proposed earmarking vehicle license fees to fund the Department of Public Safety, which should free up an estimated $30 million in gas tax money for local government road projects. However, it could mean an increase in vehicle license fees. On the other hand, counties would have to

start paying a portion of the bill for juveniles sent to state facilities and absorb other new costs in other programs. Upbeat economic forecast

The austerity measures contrast with a relatively upbeat assessment of the state’s economic prospects also included in the budget analysis. The analysis predicts steady, even accelerating growth in the state and national economy over the next 18 months. Consumer confidence has risen and both employment and economic activity have returned to pre-recession levels. Falling energy prices will boost consumer spending, with a steady 200,000 jobs per month gain expected nationally in the next year. Arizona should do a little better than the projected 3 percent annual economic growth rate over the next three months, with an unemployment rate of between 5 and 6 percent, according to the analysis. State revenues rising, but slowly

As a result, state revenues actually continue to rise — just not as fast as the projections called for at the time lawmakers adopted the budget last year. The budget assumes a 2.6 percent increase in general fund revenues in fiscal 2015 and a 3.9 percent increase in fiscal 2016. Corporate income taxes have soared, despite reductions in the rate overall. So far this year, corporate tax collections have risen 29 percent — far more than budget planners projected. Even so, corporate income taxes this year provided about $575 million. Thanks to the cut in corporate tax rates, that total should decline to about $385 million by 2018. Sales taxes continue to provide the lion’s share of state revenues, with $4 billion this year. Projections call for a rise to $4.7 billion by 2018. Personal income taxes come in a close second, with $3.5 billion this year rising to an estimated $4.2 billion by 2018. Total state revenues including taxes and fees should rise from $8.5 billion this year to nearly $10 billion in fiscal 2018, according to the budget projections.

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Lip Sync auditions tonight High schoolers are invited to apply to audition for the annual Lip Sync Contest. Get application information at www.rimcountryoptimist.com and be ready to audition tonight at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Male vocalists wanted Older male vocalists are invited to apply to participate in the Payson Elks Lodge SUPERSTARS! event in March — applications are due Saturday, Jan. 24. Call (928) 474-2572 for details.

Christmas tree drop-off

The Town of Payson is accepting Christmas trees for recycling at the Payson Event Center (Rodeo Grounds) just south of town and west of the casino. Residents can bring their trees and deposit them in the designated area at the Payson Event Center parking lot. Drop-offs can be made any time of day through Jan. 26, 2015. Please be sure all decorations have been removed prior to disposal and please remember this service is for residential Christmas trees only.

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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). • Hogs Gone Off-Roading Ranger and RZR Giveaway: Earn tickets Feb. 1- May 2. Two Grand Prize Drawings May 1 - May 2 starting at 6 p.m. $11K cash prizes on drawing nights. • Players Club Exclusive: $10 Blackjack Match Play. • Bingo Matinee Dream Catcher Special: Buy a Dreamcatcher Pack and receive a regular pack free. • Slots Happy Hour, every MondayWednesday 7-10 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. win 3x-10x bonus points. • Mazatzal Hoodies: All day every day through March 20: Earn 2500 base points and get a black hoodie, Earn 3500 base points and get a camo hoodie. • Ladies’ Night Thursdays starting at 6 p.m. Earn 10 points, get $10 Maz Cash. Bingo Specials, Drink Specials and more! • Tailgate Toss: Mondays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Jan. 26. Hotseat winners win $25 Maz Cash and a token to the Tailgate Toss. • Guys’ Night Mondays starting at 6 p.m. Earn 10 points, get $10 Maz Cash. Bingo Specials, Drink Specials and more!

Arizona Professional Writers host author Wednesday

Join a gathering of the Arizona Professional Writers at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the community room of the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. The group is hosting Sharon Langdale, author of “Vein of Justice” — a novel filled with mystery, love and adventure. Langdale will give a presentation sharing about real

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She will discuss a host of environmental factors, including diet and lifestyle and how they dictate how and when your genes express themselves. With the right knowledge and tools, you can alter your genetic destiny by turning on the good genes and silencing the bad ones. Your health risks, weight, and life span can all be improved by following a nutritional roadmap that’s right for you. Please reserve your space for this educational event; call Healthy Perspectives at (928) 472-7120.

Northern Gila County Fair needs volunteers

The Northern Gila County Fair supports hobbyists, gardeners, farmers and ranchers but the small corps of volunteers can’t do that without others. The fair board’s first meeting of the year is at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27 in the high school agricultural building. The meeting will focus on organizing this year’s fair, which is Sept. 11-13. What kind of volunteers are needed? Managers for special events, vendors, the craft fair, marketing, website, large animal entries and horse events. The board also needs a treasurer, volunteers for Wednesday exhibit drop-off, Thursday judging and Friday through Saturday exhibit and livestock area volunteers. Every manager also needs their own group of volunteers. Have just have a few hours? Would you like to be involved all year? The board needs every volunteer willing to step up. Please come out and talk about how you can help the Northern Gila County Fair.

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Speaker on education issues

The Payson Tea Party will host Vicki Alger, Ph.D., Thursday, Jan. 22. Alger is author of a forthcoming book on the history of the Department of Education. Her research also focuses on the education reforms that increase parents’ control over their and their children’s education. She has held directorships at Goldwater Institute in Arizona and Pacific Research Institute in California. Her research has inspired parental choice legislation, public charter schools, online learning options Education Savings Accounts and tax credit scholarships for students in failing or unsafe schools. Alger has advised members of Congress, the U.S. Department of Education and lawmakers. The Payson Tea Party meeting is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. Time is allotted for questions and answers. Parents and community members are invited to attend this presentation. For more information, call (928) 951-6774.

Mount Cross congregation to dedicate new building

The bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will come to Payson to dedicate the new Mount Cross building at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan 25. The new building houses a large worship center, so all interested people are invited to attend the service. Refreshments will be served. Mount Cross Lutheran is at 601 E. Highway 260, across the highway from Tiny’s. Sunday services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Republicans host Sheriff Adam Shepherd

The Rim Country Republican Club will meet at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 26 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Adam Shepherd, Gila County Sheriff will speak. Call Nancy Cox at (928) 472-1172 for more information.

Denny’s helps Time Out

Denny’s of Payson is doing a fundraiser for Time Out from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of after-tax proceeds to Time Out Shelter for

anyone showing an event flyer. Call (928) 472-8007 for more information.

Spaghetti Dinner

The third- and fourth-grade class of Payson Christian School is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner benefit to raise money for an April trip to the Creation Museum in Kentucky. The dinner is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Payson Christian School, 1000 E. Frontier St. The spaghetti is being prepared by Gerardo’s Firewood Café and the salad is being donated by Macky’s Grill. There will also be rolls, drinks and dessert. Tickets are $8 for a full plate and $5 for a half plate and can be purchased by calling the school at (928) 474-8050. A limited number of tickets will be sold.

Learn five steps to optimizing health

A free lecture about five simple changes that can help you to look and feel your best. Join Cindy Bryant, Certified Natural Health Professional, FIfHI and Wellness Advocate with Healthy Perspectives Wellness Center, located at 1107 S. Beeline Highway, Suite #2 at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27 for a 60-minute lecture. This lecture is based on the latest and most cutting-edge research and is a 21st century plan for wellness.

During the month of January the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is featuring a storewide clearance sale. All items are being offered at three for the price of one. This includes all books, hard cover as well as paperbacks, videos and items on the 50 cent table. Shoppers can mix and match. The second and third items must be of equal or lesser value than the first item. The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. For more information, visit the Library Friends of Payson website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org.

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Tuesday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Lip Sync Contest try-outs: 5:30 p.m., open to all area high school students only, call (928) 472-2264 for details

• 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. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Arizona Professional Writers host author Sharon Langdale, noon, Payson Public Library

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley • Payson Tea Party: 6 p.m., speaker on education issues, Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260

• 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

• 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 • Elks SUPERSTARS! event applications due, call (928) 474-2572

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4A Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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State lawmakers can act after all

• Jan. 20, 1937: President Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated for the second time as president. The Constitution had originally set March 4 as the presidential inauguration date to allow the winner time to travel to the nation’s capital. • Jan. 21, 1977: President Jimmy Carter grants an unconditional pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War. Some 100,000 young Americans went abroad, with 90 percent going to Canada. The Canadian government had instructed border guards not to ask too many questions. • Jan. 22, 1981: The final portrait of John Lennon and wife, Yoko, appears on the cover of Rolling Stone. The photo, taken 12 hours before Lennon was assassinated, shows a naked Lennon curled up in a fetal embrace with a fully clothed Yoko. Photographer Annie Liebowitz had been told by a Rolling Stone editor, “Please get me some pictures without [Yoko].”

ow. So the Arizona Legislature can address important problems quickly after all. It took about two days for lawmakers to impose a new graduation requirement on the K-12 school system they’ve been systematically looting for the past four years. Starting in 2016, all high school graduates have to pass a version of the civics test immigrants seeking citizenship must master. That’s actually a good thing. Passing the quiz requires the kind of basic knowledge of American government and history all high school students should have. The test features questions like, name the vice president, name one of the senators from your state, what do you call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, who served as president during World War I, how many U.S. senators are there, what did the Emancipation Proclamation do, name one of the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment, who wrote the Federalist Papers? If you want to test yourself – go to http://www.800citizen.org/us_citizenship_test/ and see if you could get a high school diploma under the new rules. We agree that every high school student should know enough about the history and government of the United States to participate as an informed voter. We’re dismayed by some surveys suggesting a huge number of high school students lack such basic knowledge. Still, perhaps the Legislature should also take a course in “irony” before setting any more speed records in imposing unfunded mandates on the schools they’ve plundered to free up money for corporate tax breaks. Please note, the Legislature’s imposition of highstakes graduation tests focusing on math and English helped crowd civics out of the curriculum in many high schools. Faced with the AIMS graduation test, many schools dropped civics and minimized history classes to make room for more standardized tests. Of course, since then the Legislature has dropped the AIMS test, adopted new Common Core standards, sharply criticized the new standards and thrown the districts scrambling into confusion to adopt new tests. All in all, the Legislature has cast the schools into a swamp of contradictory and contravened mandates concerning graduation requirements and tests. In the meantime, the Legislature has continued its almost savage attack on the state’s school system. Before the recession, our schools ranked as among the worst-funded in the country. So during the recession, Arizona lawmakers made the deepest cuts in the country — assuring us a lock on 50th place. To do that, lawmakers had to ignore a voter-approved ballot measure requiring them to at least keep up with inflation. The courts have repeatedly ordered lawmakers to restore the illegally withheld inflation adjustment. The governor and Legislature apparently intend to ignore that order. Still, the two-day rush to impose the civics requirement did demonstrate that it’s possible for state lawmakers to act decisively to solve the state’s problems. We hope it’s a precedent. In the meantime, perhaps we can slip into the civics exam a question about whether it’s abuse of the system we hold so dear for lawmakers to ignore both the voters and the courts when it comes to funding our schools.

Things can change

h, skeptics take note: Things can change for the better. For proof, just attend a meeting of the PineStrawberry Water Improvement District. The ceaseless, bitter roil of controversy that has beset that beleaguered board for years seems largely dissipated these days, even when controversial topics bubble to the surface. The complaints offered by some board members concerning the five-year management contract with the consulting firm CH2M Hill offer a case in point. The new board raised tough questions about the performance of the consulting firm that has run the district for the past several years. The new board members wanted more information, different report formats, quicker action on customer complaints, and a more coherent plan so the district could stop staggering from crisis to crisis. For awhile there, it looked like the complaints would spill over into the kind of harsh rhetoric that has bedeviled the district all along. Instead, board members had a series of candid meetings with CH2M Hill representatives, who promised to address all the complaints. So instead of a nasty confrontation, the last meeting produced compliments and promises to do better. So next time you think it’s just impossible for people to get along — just stop by a Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District board meeting. You might get bored — but you won’t get insulted.

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Thanks for a fun experience Editor: I just wanted to personally thank Jeremy at Rue21. He styled not only me from head to toe, but also my two girlfriends for my birthday night out on the town. He was very fashion knowledgeable, informative, honest and fun! He made the experience very funny. Trust me styling this old dame is no easy task. But all of us looked great! Jeremy, we had a fantastic time out that night and did not even have to call you for bail money! Thank you again and we have another birthday coming up so we will see you soon. Gabby Baiter

Asking for help Editor: Payson has always come to the help of their neighbors, so I am writing this in hopes to be able to buy a used portable oxygen concentrator. I am on oxygen while in my home, but I have a need for a small, portable oxygen unit that fits in a shoulder bag, so I can go shopping. Medicare won’t provide me with one, even though I already have the large concentrator in my home, and so I am pleading — if you know of someone who no longer uses theirs or if there is someone that has a loved one who used one, but has passed on, please get in touch with me. I’m more than happy to pay for one. I just can’t afford to buy a new one or one from a company that charges so much for a reconditioned one. Contact me at (928) 474-0606 I thank you very much. Lori Carstensen

Help with Clothe-AChild appreciated Editor: Sy Harrison Lodge #70 would like to express their gratitude to the businesses and citizens of Payson for their generosity during our Clothe-A-Child campaign last year. Funds generated covered the purchase of clothing for those children who may have grown out of their clothes during the year and provided a Christmas party after their shopping trip. Our thanks also to the school nurses who helped identify those youngsters who could best be helped by our annual program. We could not do this without the continuing support from the community and we gratefully acknowledge

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America’s longest war Editor: Some people say that America’s longest war has been the war in Afghanistan. However, the truth is that America’s longest war is the war against unborn babies. That war officially began on Jan. 22, 1973 when the United States “Supreme Court” legalized abortion. America’s war against unborn babies results in about a million deaths every year. More recently, due to Obamacare, the situation has even gotten worse, as the United States government has forced every taxpayer (you and me) to help pay for abortions. Within this past year, another million or so unborn babies have been aborted, bringing the death toll up to about 57,000,000. When will this war against America’s unborn babies end? Only when enough of us pray, and then do whatever else we can, to protect unborn babies. Jerry Green

Cutting university funding shortsighted Editor: Our new governor, Doug Ducey, has proposed his budget and he asks for a $75 million cut to our state universities’ budget. These are the three universities that are constitutional entities and are supposed to be as close to free as possible. The universities don’t want to raise tuition, but cutting 10 percent of their budget is pretty serious. How can we meet the needs of the new STEM programs without graduating students in the bio-technology fields? How can we attract all the new technology industries to Arizona when we can’t provide a steady and reliable workforce because we didn’t provide the funds for research labs? We have many new legislators this

year and a few who have some real life experience, so perhaps the legislative balance will write a budget with a long-term vision that will meet the needs of the state and the students. Duane Thompson

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Editor: I have nothing but disdain for the progressive/socialist ideology as I think it is anathema to everything this nation was built upon. Having said that, I am equally against neocons that want the very opposite. To me both ideologies are “extreme” (almost hate to use that overly used term) and fail to accept that most of America is reasonably somewhere in the middle. Two of the glaring flaws I find with the progressive/socialist ideology is there hypocrisy regarding the First Amendment. They simply cannot allow that “right” to continue to exist as free thinking, honest folks will expose them for what they are in the public square. They are like rats running from the light into darkness when it comes to the light of the truth being shined on their false premises. The other is their entrenched belief that they can actually MAKE socialism work, when historical fact points to the reality that it simply does not. Neocons on the other hand want absolute and total freedom from government. That is not realistic either as we need some form and state of government to provide for the order necessary to keep us from returning to the “law of the jungle.” Truth is when you are of a progressive/socialist mind, even middle of the road conservative/traditionalists are “extreme right wing.” Duh! ANYONE right of their ideology is extreme right wing. That’s how far out of touch with reality they are. Both groups have pretty much polarized this country to the point that I don’t see any resolution at hand, short of killing each other in the final struggle for their ideology to prevail. Last one standing, wins. Both ideologies are more like the Muslim/Sharia approach than they would admit to.

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Range for Mexican gray wolves includes Rim Country Final federal reintroduction rules satisfy state, upset conservation groups by

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The federal government this week finalized a plan to increase the range of endangered Mexican gray wolves tenfold, a shift that could bring the beleaguered predators to Rim Country. The rule change won praise from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, but spurred criticism by environmentalists, hunters and ranchers. Environmentalists objected to a plan to cap the number of wolves at 325 and recapture and remove wolves that wander into areas north of Interstate 40, like the Grand Canyon. Some hunters and ranchers objected to any expansion of the range, given the wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reliance on elk for most of their food in addition to sometimes killing cattle. The federal government has a program to compensate ranchers for cattle killed by the wolves, but many ranchers say the program doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover their losses. The new rules for the 83 Mexican gray wolves now living in portions of far eastern Arizona and western New Mexico will allow for the introduction of new wolf packs in a vast sprawl of central Arizona, which includes all of Rim Country. The introductions locally would most likely occur in remote, unpopulated areas like the Hellsgate Wilderness. The rules call for the eventual establishment of up to 325 wolves roaming wild in that Arizona and New Mexico. If the wolf populations grow above that number, biologists may trap and move them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; most likely down into Mexico, which is just beginning reintroduction efforts of its own, with a single breeding pair and several pups. The rule change will list the Mexican gray wolves as an endangered subspecies, but continue its listing as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;experimental, non-essentialâ&#x20AC;? population. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;nonessentialâ&#x20AC;? designation gives wildlife managers more flexibility to kill or remove wolves that pose a problem by threatening people, pets, cattle or even the stability of local elk populations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Successfully establishing a larger population of Mexican wolves in a wider working landscape requires striking an appropriate balance between enabling wolf population growth and minimizing impacts on livestock operators, local communities and wild ungulates (elk, deer and bighorn sheep). This new rule achieves that balance,â&#x20AC;? said U.S. Fish and SNAKE HANDLING ACROSS 1 Appear on the scene 7 Mystery writer Christie 13 Sister of Snow White 20 Canadian dollar coin 21 As well 22 Retired female prof 23 Mischievous snake? 25 Capitol Hill bigwig 26 Bicycle part 27 Like Saturn 28 Ink-filled tool 29 Blend 30 One of the Musketeers 32 Graceful bird 34 Touchy-___ (overly emotional) 35 Greets with a head bob 37 What there is when a snake is inside a keg? 42 Sioux tribe member 43 Beatle bride Yoko 45 Golfer Palmer 46 Vienna is its cap. 47 Study of snake vision? 50 Bottom line 52 HP or Dell products 55 Confused 56 Noble act 57 St. Louis Arch architect Saarinen 58 Canoe variety 60 Skeletal axis 62 Snake with a talk show? 65 1980s TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remington ___â&#x20AC;? 68 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crashâ&#x20AC;? actor Koteas 69 Peaceful 70 Snakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relatives? 73 Arcade game pioneer 75 TV prizes 76 See 81-Down 77 Union foe ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE

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Wildlifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwestern Region Director Benjamin Tuttle. Arizona Game and Fish Assistant Director Jim deVos hailed the new rules, which included a cap on the number of wolves and a smaller reintroduction area than previously proposed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one in a negotiation gets everything they would have liked,â&#x20AC;? said deVos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe what the service announced is a sound, science-based contribution to the recovery of the Mexican wolf.â&#x20AC;? Game and Fish still wants the federal government to develop an overall plan that includes a target population for both the U.S. and Mexico, but the USFWS studies have already conceded the need for such a plan. deVos said the USFWS will never know whether the reintroduction has succeeded if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a goal for a healthy, sustainable population in both the U.S. and Mexico. deVos strongly supported new rules that would allow the USFWS to capture and relocate wolves if monitoring efforts showed they had reduced local elk populations by more than 15 percent. Arizona has about 50,000 elk, which form the basis of the hunting industry that largely sustains the Arizona Game and Fish budget. deVos said that although wolves will hunt deer, javelina, rabbits, bighorn sheep and other game, the reintroduced wolves in Arizona have relied mostly on elk. A wolf consumes about one elk per week, which means 300 wolves would eat about 15,000 elk per year if they lived only on elk. That amounts to about 30 percent of the existing elk herd in the state annually. On the other hand, some environmental groups said that although the new rules represent an improvement, the limits on

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the total number of wolves and the range means the wolves will never establish a stable, self-sustaining population in the United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mexican gray wolf recovery program has been hamstrung from the start and this new management rule doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go nearly far enough to fix the problem,â&#x20AC;? said Michael Robinson of the Center for Biological Diversity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Capping the population and keeping them out of the Grand Canyon and northern New Mexico will keep the lobo on the brink of extinction.â&#x20AC;? Eva Sargent of Defenders of Wildlife said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rule is a classic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one step forward, one or two steps backâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and will ultimately hinder the recovery of these iconic and imperiled wolves. Allowing Mexican gray wolves to disperse over a broader area is a positive, but that positive is negated by an unfounded population cap and increased authorized killing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; neither of which is based in the science that says whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for lobos.â&#x20AC;? The final rule ran counter to a recommendation by the USFWS recovery teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation, which would have allowed the wolves to disperse more widely to seek good habitat. The recovery team initially recommended establishing populations in the Grand Canyon and per-

haps northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. The study said the wolves needed three different, connected populations of about 250 wolves each to provide a stable, separate populations to reduce the chance some disaster like a massive fire, drought or other shift could cause an extinction. That recommendation would have resulted in a target of 750 wolves in the U.S. However, deVos said the USFWS rules appropriately limited the wolf recovery area mostly to areas with sizable elk populations, while still providing a connection to Mexico â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which once provided the vast majority of the Mexican gray wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; range. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The recovery cannot occur in the United States alone and we need more than one population,â&#x20AC;? said deVos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mexico has 90 percent of the historic range of the wolves. We think a population of 325 (in the U.S.) is an ecologically based number. Get more wolves than that and you start having an adverse impact on other wildlife species.â&#x20AC;? deVos noted that Game and Fish already has a complicated, ongoing process for tracking elk populations in order to decide how many hunting tags to give

out in each game management area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would have a complicated process for determining whether wolves are having an adverse impact (on the elk herds). For instance, if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had a Wallow Fire in a given area we would expect that to impact the elk numbers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the short term down, in the long term up. So we develop a report as to what we believe is occurring and submit that to scientific peer review and then go to the wildlife service to possibly issue a permit to actively manage wolves. The goal is to not hunt wolves until we have a fully recovered population â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if you have 325 in the U.S. and 18 in Old Mexico, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not fully recovered.â&#x20AC;? The federal government recently took the northern gray wolf off the endangered species list, which essentially turned over management of the recovered wolf populations to the states. Several states immediately adopted hunting seasons on the wolves, which began to sharply reduce their numbers. Currently, the USFWS says there are about 1,700 northern gray wolves in the Rocky Mountain states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and

Wyoming, broken into 320 packs and 78 breeding pairs. In addition, Canada and Alaska have about 65,000 northern gray wolves. The smaller, Mexican gray wolves remained on the endangered species list as an endangered subpopulation when the USFWS delisted the northern gray wolf. The new rules would expand the area in which new packs can be introduced from 1,100 square miles top 12,500 square miles. It expanded the area in which the wolves could roam without being recaptured from 7,200 square miles to 154,000 square miles. The 12,500-square-mile reintroduction area would include the Apache, Gila and Sitgreaves national forests plus the Payson and Pleasant Valley and Tonto Basin ranger districts of the Tonto National Forest and the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico. The study predicts that most of the wolves in Arizona would remain in an area bounded by I-40 in the north, State Highway 93 on the west, the New Mexico border on the east and the Mexico border on the south.

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Tax returns now require health insurance details Tax forms get more complex due to Obamacare from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

In preparation for the 2015 tax filing season, which officially begins this week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a fact sheet detailing information Arizona tax filers need to know as they prepare to file their federal returns. This tax season marks the first time individuals and families in Arizona will be asked to provide basic information regarding their health insurance on their tax returns. Consumers will have questions about this new process and the DHHS is committed to providing the information and tools tax filers need to understand the new requirements. In the coming weeks, the administration will continue to provide additional resources to help consumers prepare for tax filing season, including online tools to help individuals connect with local tax preparation services and determine if they are eligible for an exemption. Health coverage and federal income taxes

The 2015 tax season is the first time individuals and families will be asked for some basic information regarding their health insurance on their tax returns. While the vast majority of tax filers — over three quarters — will just need to check a box on their tax return indicating they had health coverage for all of 2014, people who purchased coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces, or decided not to enroll in coverage, should be aware of the additional steps that will be a part of the tax filing process starting this year. Consumers will have questions about this new process and the administration is committed to providing the information and tools tax filers need to understand the new requirements. Individuals and families with nonmarketplace coverage for all of 2014

Most tax filers will just need to check a box on their tax return to indicate that they had coverage all year. These people met the Minimum Essential Coverage requirement, which means that they had the basic health coverage necessary to meet the Affordable Care Act’s standards. These individuals and

families will not receive any new forms in the mail and they will not be required to fill out new forms when they file their 2014 income tax returns. What consumers need to know When you file your tax return, you’ll need to check a box to indicate that you and your family had health insurance for all of 2014. Types of health coverage necessary to meet the Affordable Care Act’s standards (Minimum Essential Coverage) include: • Most job-based plans, including retiree plans and COBRA coverage • Medicare Part A or Part C • Medicaid • The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) • Most individual health plans you bought outside the Marketplace, including “grandfathered” plans. (Not all plans sold outside the Marketplace qualify as minimum essential coverage.) • If you’re under 26, coverage under a parent’s plan It’s important to note that filing electronically is the easiest way to file a complete an accurate tax return. Last year, approximately 85 percent of taxpayers e-filed. Electronic filing options include free Volunteer Assistance, IRS Free File and professional assistance. Resources available to help To learn more about taxes if you had 2014 health coverage from another source, see the IRS Resource Guide: Health Care Law: What’s New for Individuals & Families.  Individuals and families who had a health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2014

Last year, millions of people purchased quality, affordable coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, and most benefitted from a tax credit to lower the cost of their monthly premium. Now that tax season is here, individuals and families enrolled in a health plan through the Marketplace will need to provide some basic information about their health insurance when they file their taxes. All Marketplace consumers will receive a new statement — called a Form 1095A — that includes all the information they need about their coverage to file their return. What consumers need to know You will receive Form 1095-A in the mail from the Marketplace by early February. In most states, you can also download a copy of your statement through your Marketplace account starting in late January or early February. • It’s very important to wait for your Form 1095-A to arrive before you file

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Taxes are going to be more complicated this year for those who are getting their health insurance from the Insurance Marketplace or did not choose to get insurance in 2014. your taxes. If you haven’t received a Form 1095-A by early February, you should contact the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325. • When you get your Form 1095-A, you should check the information on your form — such as the number of people in your household — for accuracy. • If you find an error on your Form 1095-A, you should call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 to find out how to get a corrected form. • You should keep your Form 1095-A with your other important tax information, like your W-2.  If a tax credit lowered your monthly premiums for health insurance in 2014, you will use your Form 1095-A to input some basic information when you file your taxes. • When you signed up for health insurance, you had to estimate your income for 2014. Your estimated income determined the size of your tax credit. • Now that tax time is here, you need to compare your estimated income with your actual income — and this could impact the final amount of your tax credit. • If your income or household size changed throughout the year, it could impact the final amount of your tax credit. • You may see a smaller refund or owe money back if you underestimated your income. • You may also get a bigger refund if you overestimated your income. • If you owe money back, there are several repayment options available. For example, if you are unable to pay immediately, you may be eligible for a payment plan or an installment agreement. • If you did not receive a tax credit to lower your monthly premiums in the Marketplace, you can visit HealthCare. gov/taxes/tools/ to get information you’ll need to enter into your tax forms to see if you might qualify. If your Marketplace coverage started partway through 2014 and you were uninsured earlier in the year, or if you were uninsured for only a short period of time during the year, you may be eligible for an exemption from the requirement to have health coverage. You can claim the exemption on your tax return when you file. The process

is fast and easy. You’ll simply select the exemption that applies to you and enter the corresponding code. Resource available to help  • HHS Fact Sheet: 3 Tips About Marketplace Coverage & Your Taxes • Use a tool to get information you may need to determine your 2014 premium tax credit. • Learn more about your taxes if you had a 2014 plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. • IRS Resource Guide: Health Care Law: What’s New for Individuals & Families • Learn more about Payment Plans, Installment Agreements and Offers in Compromise. Individuals who didn’t have health coverage in 2014

While those who can afford health coverage but chose not to buy it may have to pay a fee, individuals who could not afford coverage or met other conditions can receive an exemption. If you qualify, receiving an exemption is simple and easy, and means you won’t have to pay a fee. It is important for individuals to know that exemptions are available and to understand the steps they need to take to request one. What consumers need to know You can claim most exemptions on your tax return, but some exemptions are only available through the Marketplace. There are a variety of exemptions available, including if: • The cost of coverage was too expensive. This applies to you if the lowest priced plan available to you would have cost more than 8 percent of your income. Visit HealthCare.gov/ taxes/tools to get information you may need to claim the exemption for coverage being unaffordable to you in 2014. • You were uninsured for only a short period of time. • You experienced a hardship, such as if you had medical expenses that resulted in substantial debt, if a close family member passed away, or if you experienced domestic violence, among other hardships. You will need to apply to the Health Insurance Marketplace to qualify for this exemption. • For a complete list of exemptions and more information, read Information

about Health Insurance Marketplace exemptions, or visit HealthCare.gov/ taxes.  When you file your taxes, you will enter information about the months you had coverage and any exemptions you qualify for on your tax forms. If you could have afforded coverage in 2014 but chose not to buy it — and you don’t qualify for an exemption — you will have to pay a fee with your federal tax return. • The fee is based on your income, and how many months you didn’t have coverage. • If you didn’t have health coverage for all of 2014, you’ll pay the higher of $95 per adult and $47.50 per child, who didn’t have coverage, limited to a family maximum of $285, or 1 percent of your income, subject to certain caps.  Resource available to help Information about Health Insurance Marketplace exemptions • Exemption information • If you couldn’t afford health coverage • If you had a gap in health coverage • If your state didn’t expand Medicaid • If you’re eligible to get services from an Indian Health Care Provider • To claim a hardship exemption • Use a tool to get information you may need to claim the exemption for coverage being unaffordable to you in 2014. • Learn more about exemptions and how to claim them. • HHS Fact Sheet: No Health Coverage? What that Means for Your Taxes. • IRS Resource Guide: Health Care Law: What’s New for Individuals & Families. Additional help is available. If consumers have questions about their taxes, need to download forms, or want to learn more about the fee for not having insurance, they can find information and resources at www.IRS.gov or www.healthcare.gov/taxes. They can also call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596.  Some people who signed up for health insurance through the Marketplace can get free tax assistance. For more information, visit www.IRS.gov/freefile or www.IRS.gov/VITA.

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Getting over a childhood trauma – eating liver Maybe Mother knew best, but still — yuck! A sweet, well-meaning Roundup reader stopped by to suggest a story — During the conversation, he mentioned that he had revived the health of his elderly canine companion with liver. I instantly thought, “Yuck! Liver?” I have a lot of bad memories of eating liver. For some reason, my mom served liver at least once a month as I grew up. I dreaded hearing, “We’re having liver for dinner!” No matter how many onions or cans of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup Mom smothered over the top of the dark globs of organ, I gagged on the roughly textured, intensely flavored meat. But it’s exactly the intensity of this organ meat that offers significant health benefits. My dog Ginger must sense I’m writing about something she would love; she’s watching me intently as I write. Dogs — they have a sixth sense, especially when it’s about meat. First off, liver’s a great source of protein. Protein allows the body to make cells, create certain enzymes, hormones and antibodies. Protein also satisfies the body’s need for assorted amino acids. Liver contains a ton of Vitamin A.

The Radiant Life blogger Researchers say vitamin A aids eyesight, boosts the (http://blog.radiantlifecatalog. immune system by helping the com), suggests a dose of liver digestive system block germs, every week can reduce nervous and improves cell communica- disorders thanks to the infusion of vitamin B-12. tion and growth. Another nutritionist offiLiver also has 2,000 percent of the recommended daily allow- cianado way back in the late ance (for adults) of vitamin B-12. 19th century, a dentist named This vitamin aids in the creation Weston Price, decided liver (and of genetic material and the pro- nutrition in general) was awfully good for oral health. duction of red blood cells. He went out into the field to Liver also has the elusive, but useful vitamin K. This vitamin research the eating habits of helps clot blood, build bones, traditional cultures. Price found that most native cultures valand prevent heart disease. Liver also gives the body min- ued eating the whole animal, erals — zinc, especially the iron and seleorgan meats. The nium. To underZ i n c score the Healthy value of organ enhances celmeats, even lular metabolism, immune predator aniby Michele Nelson function, mals rip into those first wound healing and cell before eating division. the muscle meat. Iron improves oxygen transOver and over again, all of the port, cell growth and cell divi- research shows that eating liver sion. from grass-fed animals is nutriSelenium aids the body in tionally superior to eating liver its fight against free radicals, from grain-fed animals. which helps prevent cancer and (Please see The Healthy heart disease. Selenium also Foodie Grass Fed vs. Grain Fed aids immune system and thyroid Beef: http://www.paysonroundfunction. up.com/news/2014/nov/04/areAll of which may explain why benefits-just-hype-grain-fed-vsliver treats would give an old dog grass-fed-beef/) new life. Well, with all of the nutrients Ginger seems to be nodding packed into liver, it’s no wonder her head as I write this. Really! it’s valued. Now don’t tell my mom — I just wish it tasted better. but I also must admit that even Some foodies suggest soaking though I hated the taste and liver in buttermilk or lemon juice texture of liver, I felt better after and water for a few hours to eating it. In fact, many athletes combat the intense taste. call liver their super food. They also suggest cooking

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Dizziness, vertigo and disequilibrium are common symptoms reported by adults during visits to their doctors. They are all symptoms that can result from a peripheral vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of the balance organs of the inner ear) or central vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of one or more parts of the central nervous system that help process balance and spatial information). Although these three symptoms can be linked by a common cause, they have different meanings, and describing them accurately can mean the difference between a successful diagnosis and one that is missed. Dizziness is a sensation of lightheadedness, faintness or unsteadiness. Unlike dizziness, vertigo has a rotational, spinning component, and is the perception of movement, either of the self or surrounding objects. Disequilibrium simply means unsteadiness, imbalance or loss of equilibrium that is often accompanied by spatial disorientation and dizziness, although it can occur independently. Almost everyone experiences a few seconds of spatial disorientation at some point — for example, when a person watches a 3-D movie in the theater and momentarily perceives an illusion of moving or falling as the images rush past. However, frequent episodes of vertigo — whether lasting only for a few seconds or days on end — are a primary sign of a vestibular dysfunction, especially when linked to changes in head and body position. By contrast, dizziness can be a primary sign of a vestibular disorder in addition to a broad array of cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic, vision, and psychological problems. It is also quite possible that a person may have a combination of problems, such as a degenerative vestibular disorder along with a

visual deficit such as cataracts or a neurological disorder such as a stroke. Because of the many possible causes of dizziness, getting a correct diagnosis can be a long and frustrating experience. The body maintains balance with sensory information from three systems: • Vision • Proprioception (touch sensors in the feet, trunk, and spine) • Vestibular system (inner ear) Sensory input from these three systems is integrated and processed by the brain stem. In response, feedback messages are sent to the eyes to help maintain steady vision and to the muscles to help maintain posture and balance. A healthy vestibular system supplies the most reliable information about spatial orientation. Mixed signals from vision or proprioception can usually be tolerated. However, compensating for

vestibular system abnormalities is more problematic. Just as a courtroom judge rules between two sides presenting competing evidence, the vestibular system serves as the tie-breaker between conflicting forms of sensory information. When the vestibular system malfunctions, it can no longer help resolve moments of sensory conflict, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo and disequilibrium. Vestibular dysfunction is most commonly caused by head injury, aging and viral infection. Other illnesses, as well as genetic and environmental factors, may also cause or contribute to vestibular disorders. For more detailed information about specific vestibular system problems, please visit www.vestibular.org. Careful evaluation, including a complete medical history noting all potential causes of dizziness, is essential to correct diagnosis and treatment. © 2014 Vestibular Disorders Association

liver with onions, garlic, bacon or strong herbs such as thyme to control the strong flavor. Sigh … I guess Mom was right. Eating liver can really boost my well-being. Time to start experimenting with making it palatable. Besides, even if it doesn’t work out — Ginger will eat what I won’t. Tips for Tasty Liver from Keeper of the Home (http://www.keeperofthehome.org)

• Soak in acidic water This helps to break down the texture of the liver. Put liver in a bowl, barely cover with water and add the juice of a lemon or a tablespoon or two of vinegar. Soak for a few hours. • Do not overcook Overcooking makes the liver tough and less edible. Cut the liver in thin strips and fry for a few minutes on each side. Leave it a touch pink on the inside for maximum tenderness. • Use a lot of cooking fat Fat tends to carry flavors so let that liver soak up the fat. Try using bacon drippings, lard, tallow or unflavored coconut oil. Use between a 1/3 to a 1/2 cup of fat per pound of liver and don’t forget the flavorings! • Cook with lots of flavorful ingredients Try bacon, onions, garlic, chilies, or pungent herbs like savory or thyme. • If all else fails, smother in ketchup The Keeper of the House said she grew up eating liver covered in ketchup. The strong sweetsour flavor really tames the liver flavor.

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Mesa del resident battles water company

WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

Tuesday

64/35 Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, 40% chance of rain

52/29 Thursday

Sunny

54/29 Friday

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Payson Statistics DATE H Jan. 9 58 Jan. 10 51 Jan. 11 51 Jan. 12 50 Jan. 13 44 Jan. 14 50 Jan. 15 58 Jan. 16 60 Jan. 17 65 Jan. 18 66 Jan. 19 67

L PRECIP. 28 31 0.02 33 0.36 38 0.09 30 0.22 27 27 25 27 30 31

Precipitation 56/30

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Mostly sunny

Sunny

59/33

2015 thru today 0.79 30-year Average through Dec. 22.08

Jan. 2015 0.79 Jan. Average 2.01

Average Payson Precipitation from the office of the State Climatologist at Arizona State University.

PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Tuesday

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Dominant pollen: Juniper High: Pollen levels between 8.1 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels. Medium: Pollen levels between 4.1 and 8.0 will likely cause symptoms for many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season. Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 4.0 tend to affect very few individuals among the allergy-suffering public. Source: pollen.com

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Three years ago, J. Alan Smith filed a complaint with the Arizona Corporation Commission because Brooke Utilities shut off the water to his Mesa del Caballo home for six days in the summer of 2011. Smith outlined a cornucopia of complaints including difficulties reaching a Brooke Utilities/Payson Water Company customer service representative based in Costa Rica, to the ACC refusing to speak with him because he rented property, an abuse of water hauling charges and failure to notify residents of water conservation measures. But after a day-long hearing last week, a frustrated Smith had still not convinced an administrative law judge to uphold his core complaint that Brooke Utilities had charged Mesa del Caballo residents steep fees for water actually delivered elsewhere. Two-year struggle for records

For two years, Smith’s complaint focused on gaining access to water hauling logs from Pearson Transport, the company Brooke Utilities/Payson Water Company hired to haul water to Mesa del Caballo during the dry summer months in 2011, 2012 and 2013 when the wells and storage tanks could not keep up with demand. In January of 2015, Pearson finally submitted the water hauling logs in response to two years of subpoenas and hearings demanding he present the evidence. On Thursday, Jan. 15, ACC Administrative Judge Dwight Nodes sat down in the ACC hearing room with Smith, current Payson Water Company owner Jason Williamson and ACC staffer Brian Smith to determine what to do about Smith’s complaint. Smith called as witnesses the Town of Payson’s Public Works Director LaRon

Garrett and Mesa del Caballo resident Stephen Gehring to clarify questions in the complaint. Garrett testified to the Payson’s agreement to sell Brooke Utilities/Payson Water Company water to haul to the unincorporated subdivision. “The Payson Water Company was a customer just like any other (water) customer to the Town of Payson,” testified Garrett. Agreement with town of Payson

Brooke Utilities/Payson Water Company paid Payson directly for water it pumped from a meter behind the Home Depot store. In response to questions, Garrett also said Payson’s agreement only covered water for Mesa del Caballo. However, Smith then called attention to water hauling logs showing Pearson Transport also delivered water to East Verde Park. When Smith put Williamson on the stand, the owner of the water company said he didn’t have any knowledge as to Brooke Utilities’ water hauling practices before he bought the company. In the end, Smith took the stand himself to offer his interpretation of the water hauling logs and what Brooke should have charged customers in Mesa del Caballo should during the period of summer water hauling. Water hauling log confusion

He said the water hauling logs proved Mesa del Caballo residents had less water hauled than the company took through the Town of Payson’s meter at Home Depot. But the water hauling logs alone did not show if the Brooke might have charged Mesa del Caballo for water hauled elsewhere. Brooke Utilities had permission from the Corporation Commission to charge Mesa del

Caballo to haul extra water, but couldn’t at that time charge East Verde Park for hauling water. Smith indicated he was confused. “This is a bill provided in evidence,” he said to Nodes, “The numbers don’t work and don’t match.” Can’t prove company overbilled

But Smith could not prove to Nodes he had paid for more than what had been trucked into Mesa del Caballo. When Nodes asked Smith if figuring out that Pearson Transport had hauled less water to Mesa del Caballo than Brooke Utilities bought from the Town of Payson satisfied his complaint, Smith launched into re-hashing the well production numbers versus the community’s usage. The Roundup completed a full analysis of the well production numbers versus why the Mesa del Caballo community required water hauling during the summer months in the article “Mesa del Water Woes: How Did Things Get So Bad (to see the story go to for http://www.paysonroundup.com/news/2013/ aug/14/water-hauling-water-woes-how-didthings-get-so-bad/) The article quotes engineers that say the peaks and valleys of water usage often overwhelm water systems. ‘You can’t restore water used...’

Nodes agreed with the engineers. “If you look over a month, if a great demand were put on the system, it would determine whether hauling was necessary,” said Nodes, “For example, on holidays and weekends you can’t restore the water used.” At this point, Nodes stopped the hearing because of the time of day. The ACC will continue the hearing on Friday, Jan. 30.

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From page 1A A study by the Center for the Study of the American Dream at Xavier University discovered one in three Americans could not pass the immigrant naturalization test. The survey asked 1,000 voting age Americans to answer 10 questions from the citizenship test. Immigrants must get at least six out of 10 questions correct, covering the history, geography and functions of the U.S. government. About 35 percent of the natural-born U.S. citizens answered

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Linda Jane Howell passed away on Dec. 17, 2014 at the age of 74. Linda was born on April 23, 1940 in Phoenix, Ariz. She was the oldest child of Virgil and Wilma Stewart. Linda and her family have lived in both Phoenix and Tucson. She moved to Payson after retiring from the Maricopa Community College. Linda is survived by her broth-

er, Paul; her children, James, Karen, David, Keith and Paul; her longtime partner, Gary; multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A private family service is planned. For those wishing to honor Linda, contributions are being encouraged to the Humane Society of Central Arizona, P.O. Box 242, Payson, AZ 85547.

Sample Citizenship Questions See how your civics knowledge measures up with these sample questions from the U.S. Immigration Service website. To take a sample test go to www.uscis.gov/citizenship/quiz/learners/study-test/ study-materials-civics-test/naturalization-self-test-1 1. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States. A) Freedom to petition the government and freedom to disobey traffic laws. B) Freedom of speech and freedom to run for president. C) Freedom of worship and freedom to make treaties. D) Freedom of speech and freedom of worship. 2. How many justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court? A) Nine B) Eleven C) Twelve D) Ten 3. The Federalist Papers supported passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers A) John Adams B) George Washington C) James Madison D) Thomas Jefferson 4. Who was president during the Great Depression and WW II? A) Calvin Coolidge B) Herbert Hoover C) Harry Truman D) Franklin Roosevelt 5. Name one American Indian Tribe in the United States. A) Cherokee B) Celts C) Slaves D) Zawi Chemi ANSWERS: 1. (D) 2. (A) 3. (C) 4 (D) 5. (A)

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Congregation digs deep for new building by

Teresa McQuerrey

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As congregation sizes go, Mount Cross Lutheran Church is just average. But while there are only about 150 members contributing to the collection plates, those donors donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think twice about digging deep into their bank accounts and doing great things. That is why in less than five years the members of Mount Cross raised half of the approximately $2 million needed to construct their new building at 601 E. Highway 260, Payson. The new building will be dedicated in ceremonies led by the bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25. This special event is open to all Rim Country residents and visitors. The 11,000-square-foot building houses the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worship center, the church and pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices, a kitchen, music room, and both formal and informal meeting areas, plus handicap/ wheelchair accessible restrooms. Alan Douglas and Linda Grosser, members of the building committee, are perhaps most proud of the special design of the structure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted it to reflect the Rim Country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; bring the aura of Rim Country into our worship. We also wanted it to be welcoming,â&#x20AC;? Douglas said. Windows on all sides let in the light and frame the pines and oaks that adorn the property. The worship center, which can accommodate up to 225 people, is at the center of the structure, with wings to either side, reaching out eastward, Douglas said. The building was designed for the church by CCBG Architects of Phoenix, with Concord Construction, Inc., of Mesa serving as the general contractor. Grosser, who has more than 25 years in commercial construction, was the project manager for the church. Also on the building committee were Joe Dice, Wes Hathaway,

Pete Aleshire

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Pine landowner Mark Fumusa made a polished pitch to the PineStrawberry Water Improvement District board in an attempt to convince the district to spend $400,000 to buy two shallow wells and partner on a new, deep well. The board listened politely to his proposal, then referred the plan to a subcommittee charged with figuring out whether the district has enough water for an eventual build-out population. The consulting firm CH2M Hill recently completed a water master plan report that detailed millions in needed system improvements, but concluded the district probably has enough water to serve a build-out population. Fumusa wants to drill the new well to improve water quality and service for the 50 customers owning 78 lots in the private subdivision. He hopes the district will share in the cost â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and use most of the water. Water consultant Harry Jones, who appeared in support of Fumusaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal, after the meeting said the district may not actually have enough water at build-out if either the consumption patterns change or the percentage of full-time homeowners increases. Currently, about one-

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Members of Mount Cross Lutheran Church invite all Rim Country residents to join them at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25 for the dedication ceremony of their new building Lynn Hess, Sharry Lien, Doug Overfield, Rob Reifschneider and John Shoemaker. Douglas said the committee has had other members over the years, but this group has worked on the project for five years. A number of local companies did subcontract work on the project including excavation and site preparation; plumbing and roofing. The contractor also used a local electrician. Douglas said they had hoped to use more local labor, but they could not find as many as they thought would be available since a lot of those in the building trades have moved out of the area. He said about 18 percent of the project work was provided by Rim Country residents. Grosser has worked on the project since 2008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To see it on paper and then to see it become a reality has been spectacular. It exactly meets our design and desire,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Douglas said the church was given a goal by the state leadership in 2005 to remodel its existing sanctuary, find a new property or construct a new building. The congregation voted to build a new worship center on the property it already owned and the site of its first sanctuary and ancillary buildings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew Payson was going to grow and we wanted to be part of it,â&#x20AC;? Douglas explained. He said the congregation voted on different phases. The money came from fundraising, plus resources the church had set aside. Contributions from the congregation provided more than half the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financing. That money was in hand by 2013, Douglas said. The balance is a 35-year loan. The congregation had its first service in the new sanctuary on Nov. 9, 2014. Grosser said the process was very smooth because the contrac-

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Pine landowner wants water district to invest $400,000 for wells

third of the lots in the community remain vacant and part-time residents occupy about two-thirds of the existing homes. Fumusa hopes to drill a new, deep well in the Solitude Trails subdivision. He believes the new well could provide about 50 gallons per minute. Currently, he owns two 250-foot-deep wells that supply 35 gallons a minute. PSWID uses about 90 percent of that water through a water-sharing agreement that costs the district about $12,000 annually. Those wells lie about 1.25 miles from Solitude Trails. Fumusa wants to drill a new well to avoid having to send the water through PSWIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system to reach the development, which he says creates problems with leaks, water quality and reliability. So heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping the district will buy the two existing wells for $150,000 and invest another $250,000 in the new, deep well. Most of the water from the new well would actually end up in the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system rather than Solitude Trails faucets. The deal would also give the district the 100,000-gallon storage tank serving the two existing wells and a site for an additional 100,000-gallon tank near Solitude Trails. Two, 100,000-gallon tanks would increase the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stor-

age capacity by about 20 percent, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ask that you evaluate the adequate water resources for complete community build-out by 2040,â&#x20AC;? said Fumusa. Fumusaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitch depends on whether the board accepts the future water needs estimates by CH2M Hill, included in the water master plan the board accepted in final form later in the evening. The water district has dramatically increased the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply since buying out Brooke Utilities. As a result, the board lifted a ban on new water hookups that had frozen growth and blighted the community for a decade under Brookeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ownership of the water system. The gush of new water stemmed in part from the discovery of a deep water table with the drilling of the Milk Ranch Well, which the district later bought. Since then, several new wells and water-sharing agreements with the owners of private wells has dramatically increased the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply. Water-sharing agreements currently account for about onethird of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply, down from nearly 50 percent several years ago. It generally costs the district less to get water from its own wells than to draw water through a water-sharing agreement.

tor was so good at handling any surprises that came up, combined with a run of good weather. The contractor faced a few surprises in dealing with the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s code requirements, including the need to put in a sidewalk on the Granite Dells Road side of the property and to remove additional trees to assure access for the fire department. All in all, the project went smoothly, said Grosser. Rim Country residents and visitors are invited to join the congregation of Mount Cross Lutheran Church at the dedication ceremony for its new building at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come worship with us,â&#x20AC;? Grosser said. Douglas said a traditional service is held at 8:30 a.m., with the 18-member choir and church bell choir led by Janet Ehrhardt; a contemporary service is at 10:30 a.m., with Wes Hathaway leading the music.

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Gila Community College tuition will increase again Board considers 5 percent hike, president promises relief by

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Citing the need for a small increase in tuition, the Gila Community College (GCC) board will consider raising the cost for students to attend the community college in the fall. “The tuition is to keep pace with EAC,” said Stephen Cullen, senior dean of the college, “It would go into effect in July.” The rate increase jumps around depending on the number of credits a student takes. The increase ranges from $5 for a single unit to $40 for 12 or more units. Board President Sam Moorhead reminded the board that GCC has a contract with EAC that requires it to keep pace with the Safford based

community college, which provides GCC’s accreditation and effectively manages to the provisional district. “We have an agreement with EAC that our tuition will match the EAC schedule,” he said. At the same time GCC considers increasing its tuition, President Barack Obama has outlined a plan to improve student’s access to college by helping with community college costs. The White House estimates the program could help 9 million students paying an average of $3,800 in tuition per year. The plan calls for the federal government to cover 75 percent of the tuition with the states covering the rest. However, the President didn’t say where he would get the $6 billion annually needed to implement the plan.

Arizona already spends much less on community colleges than other states and the Legislature slashed state support deeply during the recession. Gov. Doug Ducey has proposed another cut in the upcoming year. Last week Obama said he would like to see “the first two years of community college free for everybody who is willing to work for it.” New board member Jan Brocker and returning Northern Gila County board member John Zilisch both remembered when community college used to be free for everyone. “It helped a lot of people,” said Brocker. Currently, students who wish to attend GCC full time pay $1,000 for 12 units and above. That does not include the cost of books,

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Federal Student Aid (FAFSA – https://fafsa.ed.gov), a full Pell Grant will usually cover a semester of a full class load. The federal free-tuition plan could be financed in part by savings on Pell Grants. Students can more easily rack up loans, but paying them back upon graduation can put intense pressure on a new graduate. Cullen has asked the board to

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Armed robber hits Payson store From page 1A a gun, but didn’t know if it was real or fake. “I just opened up the register and go, ‘OK, man,’” he said. Islam estimated Righos made off with between $700 and $800. Islam said he was just going to make a deposit, but was waiting for his employee, Forrest, to arrive. Islam has owned the One Stop since 2006 and said this is the first time he has been robbed while open. Thieves broke into the store repeatedly after hours a few years ago, making off with a then-legal synthetic drug known as spice when the store stocked it. Forrest and Islam said they

never feared working at the convenience store before. “It was kind of very slow today. I was wondering why it was very slow, but he took the opportunity,” Islam said. Witnesses said they saw Righos run from the One Stop, heading south to a home in the 100 block of West Elm Street where he got into a red SUV driven by a woman. Another customer, who did not provide his name, said he wanted to chase after Righos, but had his daughters in the car. After searching several hours, police surrounded a home in the 400 block of South St. Phillips Street, across the street from St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Police contacted one person there and then made their way back to the police department when a person walked in to the front office around 5 p.m. with information about the robbery. With the help of citizens detectives identified Righos as the suspect, said Police Chief Don Engler. Righos is wanted by the California Department of Corrections for a parole violation. The Department of Public Safety and Gila County Attorney’s Office assisted the PPD with the investigation. If anyone has information about Righos’ whereabouts, contact the PPD at (928) 474-5177. There is a reward for information leading to his arrest.

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Best game of season lifts girls past Mingus 52-31 Horns win 2 straight before falling to Holbrook by

Keith Morris

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Miles Huff doesn’t want his Payson varsity girls basketball players to dwell on wins and losses. The goal he said is to just try to play well and the wins will come. And the Longhorns have been playing better of late. They turned in impressive efforts in consecutive games recently. After rolling over a struggling Show Low team on the road in their previous game on Jan. 10, Payson routed Division 2 Cottonwood Mingus 52-31 at Wilson Dome on Thursday to win back-to-back games for just the second time this season and improve to 5-4 in their last nine games. “It’s important to win, but I think even more importantly we played well and won, which is huge,” the first-year head coach said. “I’m more concerned about playing well at this point and the wins will come. When we play how we’re capable, we’re a tough team. We’ve just got to gain that consistency and play to that level.” The Longhorns improved to 8-10 overall in what Huff said was the team’s best performance all season. “It was very much needed,” he said. “The girls finally played up to their potential. It was huge. It was awesome. That’s the best game we’ve had all year. We finally came together, played as a team and we just played basketball, which is something we’ve been stressing for the last week or so. We’ve been so robotic lately and I wanted them to just play basketball, and we finally did that.” Arissa Paulson and Cori

Barnett both scored 10 points to lead Payson. Paulson, who had eight of her points in the first half as the Longhorns carried a 31-17 lead into intermission, filled up the stat sheet, also dishing out six assists, grabbing five rebounds, blocking four shots and coming up with three steals. “Arissa played phenomenally,” Huff said. All of Barnett’s points came in the opening quarter as the Longhorns jumped on top of the Marauders 16-8. “Cori had one of her best games,” Huff said. “I think she had eight of our first 10 points.” Nine Longhorns scored as the big lead allowed the coach to give all his players plenty of minutes. “I was really excited with Rachel Knauer’s defense,” Huff said. “She guarded their best player and I think held her to three, which is amazing because she’s a tough player. Really everybody contributed. I thought Proctor Brittany had a really good game, and Sadie Dunman started to shoot, w h i c h we’ve been telling her to do. And Aubrie (Paulson), for a freshman, stepped up and I thought she played really well.” Turnovers have been a problem in many of the Longhorns’ losses this season but they did a good job of limiting those against Mingus. They wound up with 17, but had just seven at halftime and most of them came in the final quarter when the coach let his bench players get extended playing time. “Seven turnovers in the first half is awesome for us,” Huff said. Kylie Streck led the Marauders with a gamehigh 13 points. The Longhorns fell to 8-11 overall and 5-5 in power points games with a 71-48 loss to visiting Holbrook on Friday that left them at No. 33

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At left, Cori Barnett collides with a Cottonwood Mingus defender as she takes a shot during Thursday’s win over the Marauders. Above, Abby Schreur deals with pain after suffering an injury late in the game. Below, Terena Ward pushes the ball to a teammate for a rebound. Payson 52, Mingus 31 Mingus 31 — Lisseth Duplan 0 0-0 0, Destiny Razo 0 0-0 0, Kylie Streck 5 2-3 13, Zanessa Zabala 0 1-2 1, Lisa James 0 0-0 0, Vivian Koeppe 2 0-0 4, Angelyna Razo 2 0-0 6, Nieja Garner 0 0-2 0, Jordan Bowers 0 0-0 0, Sharon Rebborg 2 3-9 7. Totals 11 6-16 31. Payson 52 — Aubrielle Paulson 1 0-0 2, Brittany Proctor 2 0-0 4, Sadie Dunman 2 0-0 6, Cori Barnett 5 0-0 10, Taylor Vaughn 2 0-0 4, Arissa Paulson 4 2-3 10, Rachel Knauer 3 0-0 6, Brie Harrison 0 0-0 0, Rylee Chapman 3 0-0 6, Terena Ward 2 0-2 4, Abby Schreur 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 2-5 52. Mingus 8 9 8 6 — 31 Payson 16 15 15 6 — 52 3-point goals — M: Streck, A. Razo 2. P: Dunman 2.

in Saturday’s Division 3 power rankings. The Roadrunners stood at No. 10 in the Division 3 power rankings as of Saturday. “We played a tough team and the girls fought hard and didn’t give up,” Huff said. “It was good to play a high-pressure, good-shooting team to give us a gauge of where we need to be.” Arissa Paulson enjoyed another strong allaround performance with 14 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Barnett chipped in 11 points and six rebounds and Aubrielle Paulson dished out nine assists to go with her four points. The Holbrook game was Payson’s last at home for two weeks. The Longhorns host Eagar Round Valley at 6 p.m. on Jan. 30 before closing the season at home against Show Low on Feb. 3. They were scheduled to play at Lakeside Blue Ridge on Monday to kick off a busy week that also features games at Fountain Hills tonight and at No. 15 Snowflake on Friday. They travel to Whiteriver to play No. 14 Alchesay on Jan. 27 and to Winslow to face the No. 5 Bulldogs on Jan. 29.

Boys battle Div. 2 Marauders to end in tough loss Holbrook hands Horns 5th straight loss by

Keith Morris

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Mingus 44, Payson 40

Payson’s boys basketball team faced a big challenge against visiting Cottonwood Mingus, the No. 14-ranked team in the Division 2 power rankings, on Thursday. And despite standing at No. 45 in the Division 3 rankings, the Longhorns battled the visitors tooth and nail before falling 44-40. The home team started slow, managing only a pair of John Figueroa free throws the entire first quarter in falling behind by eight points. The Longhorns, however, stormed back in the second quarter, outscoring the Marauders 18-7 to take a 20-17 halftime lead. But Mingus outscored them 16-13 in the third quarter to tie it 33-33 with eight minutes remaining and pulled out the victory with an 11-7 fourth-quarter advantage. A Matt Davis layup capped a 5-2 Payson run to open the final period and give the Horns a 38-35 lead with 6:33 remaining but the visitors outscored Payson 9-2 the rest of the way. Kyle Houston drained one of his three three-point field goals from the left side to make tie it 38-38 with 5:26 to play and Issac Esclante converted one of two free

Mingus 44 — KC Ontiveros 0 0-1 0, Herb Tiffany 3 2-4 8, Ashton Loring 2 1-3 6, Fabian Navarro 1 0-0 3, V. Amaya 0 1-2 1, Issac Esclante 1 3-4 5, Adrian Valenzuela 0 0-0 0, Gerado Angulo 4 0-1 8, B. Farres 0 0-2 0, Kyle Houston 5 0-0 13. Totals 16 7-17 44. Payson 40 — Alex Suarez 4 2-2 10, Ruben Estrada 1 0-0 2, Chaz Davis 4 1-1 10, Spencer Herrera 0 0-0 0, Matt Davis 4 0-0 10, Hunter Harrison 0 0-0 0, Braden Hancock 0 0-1 0, Wyatt Chapman 0 2-6 2, John Figueroa 0 2-2 2, Ryan Ricke 2 0-1 4. Totals 15 7-13 40. Mingus 10 7 16 11 — 44 Payson 2 18 13 7 — 40 3-point goals — M: Loring, Navarro, Houston 3. P: C. Davis, M. Davis 2.

throws to put the Marauders ahead with 3:42 on the clock. Payson regained the lead on a Chaz Davis basket that made it 40-39 with 1:17 remaining, but Esclante answered with a bucket of his own to put the visitors ahead to stay 41-40 with 41 seconds remaining. Chaz Davis, Matt Davis and Alex Suarez all scored 10 points for Payson. Houston scored 10 of his game-high 13 points in the second half for Mingus. It was a rematch of a Dec. 11 game in Cottonwood that Mingus won 73-68 in overtime. The win left the Marauders 7-1 in power points games before they fell to

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Above, Payson cheerleaders cheer on Alex Suarez after he makes a free throw late in the Longhorns’ game against Cottonwood Mingus on Thursday. At left, Matt Davis shoots a layup against the Marauders. Wickenburg 92-76 on Saturday night. Payson dropped its fifth consecutive game and fell to 2-8 in power points contests with a 72-34 home court loss to a Holbrook team ranked No. 15 in Division 3 on Friday.

The Longhorns were scheduled to play at No. 7 Lakeside Blue Ridge on Monday. They host No. 12 (as of Saturday) Fountain Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Payson plays at No. 1 Snowflake on

Friday, at No. 11 Whiteriver Alchesay on Jan. 27, and at No. 2 Winslow on Jan. 29 before closing the season with home games against No. 50 Eagar Round Valley on Jan. 30 and No. 8 Show Low on Feb. 3.

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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.

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Writing group moves

The group, “Write Your Story” now meets at 11 a.m. Thursdays at La Sierra Restaurant, across the highway from Maverik Gas Station. At the meetings, each member is invited to ready what they have most recently written. At noon, following the meeting, members can stay to visit over lunch. For more information, call Nadine at (928) 476-4659.

Payson Walkers

The Payson Walkers group invites everyone to join its daily, hour-long walk, mostly on pavement. The start time is 9 a.m. from the following sites: Wednesday: Walgreens Thursday: Payson Public Library Friday: Home Depot Saturday: West end of Longhorn Sunday: Senior Circle parking lot Monday: Elks Lodge on Airport Road Tuesday: Parks and Recreation office, Green Valley Park..

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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 9 a.m. Wednesdays (until March) in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store. For more information, visit the Website at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Chuck Jacobs at (928) 595-0967.

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Gila County Sheriff Adam Shepherd will speak to the Rim Country Republican Club at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 26. The group gathers at 11 a.m. at Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson.

The Romeo Club — Retired Old Men Eating Out — is looking for new members. The group meets at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at a different restaurant. Come join in the fun. Call Harvey Pierman at (928) 468-0125 for location or more information. There are no dues, no speakers and no rules.

with cornbread What’s happening: Saturday, Jan. 24 - Tickets go on sale for the Saturday, March 7 SUPERSTARS! event. Dinner is a choice of salmon or prime rib for $20 per person. This event always sells out and you must purchase your tickets by Friday, Feb. 27. Wednesday, Jan. 28 - Hashknife Dinner - Come in and meet the guys on the Hashknife team and have a Mexican dinner with them for only $15 per person. Tickets available soon. Friday, Jan. 30 - Jonny Greywolf will entertain. Saturday, Jan. 31 - A memorable evening with Sounds Unlimited playing from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., plus meatball or Italian sausage and pepper subs with choice of fries or homemade chips. Saturday, Feb. 14 - Sweetheart Ball - Tickets are now on sale for $15 per person and must be purchased by Feb. 10; dinner will be a choice of baked chicken or grilled to order steak; solo music by Landon Shill.

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Unity of Payson’s next monthly coffee social at Dimi Espresso is at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21. Need a spiritual boost mid-week? Unity of Payson’s spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer will lead bi-weekly noon “faithlifts” using Eric Butterworth’s book, “Discover the Power Within You.” All are welcome. Sessions begin promptly at noon in the Payson Public Library meeting room. Future “faithlifts” are Jan. 28; Feb. 11; Feb. 25; March 11; and March 25.

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The lunch specials, served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., will be: Wednesday, Jan. 21 - Taco Salad Thursday, Jan. 22 - Fried Shrimp with choice of side Monday, Jan. 26 - Sloppy Joes with choice of side Tuesday, Jan. 27 - Baked Pork Chop with mashed potatoes and vegetable Wednesday, Jan. 28 - BBQ Chicken with choice of side Thursday, Jan. 29 - Lima Beans

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The Arizona Professional Writers will host author Sharon Langdale at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 21 in the meeting room of the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Langdale is the author of “Vein of Justice” — a novel filled with mystery, love and adventure. She will give a presentation sharing about real life experiences that serve as a backdrop for her novel followed by a book signing session. Books will be available for purchase by cash or check. This event is open to the public free of charge and attendees may

Payson Area Stroke Survivors is a support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month — the next meeting is from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Mogollon Health Alliance Activity Room, 308 E. Aero Dr. For more information, call Cyndi at (928) 970-0320.

Kiwanis issue invitation Members of the Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country, an international service club invite Rim residents to join them in supporting the area’s children and their families when they meet at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Thursdays. Contact Mike Clark, (602) 510-9431 or Bobby Davis, (928) 978-4323.

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Payson residents who attend weekly Weight Watchers meetings at First Assembly of God took a big bite out of helping to feed the hungry recently. In fact, they gave 389 pounds worth non-perishable food to St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank of Payson. The amount of food secured came from only two meetings — a food drive held in September and another in Luann Carpino October. “Providing the tools to live a healthier life is at the core of our mission, and we’re committed to helping our members not only to lose weight to improve their own health, but — through our food drives — also the health and lives of others,” said Luann Carpino, group leader at Weight Watchers of Arizona, a franchise of Weight Watchers International, Inc. “We thank members for their utmost generosity. Losing weight never felt so good!” The Payson Weight Watchers meets at 5:30 p.m. every Monday at First Assembly of God, 1100 W. Lake Road (by Green Valley Park). For more information about Weight Watchers programs and services, call 1-800-651-6000 or click www.WeightWatchers.com/Arizona.

Have you had a good laugh today? Research shows that laughter helps promote good health in numerous ways — lowering blood pressure, relaxing muscles and providing release from emotional stress. Some studies indicate that laughter can help prevent heart disease. Laughter can lower levels of cortisol and epinephrine, chemical substances that interfere with the body’s ability to fight illness. Laughter is especially important for elderly people, who frequently live alone or do not have the opportunity to socialize with others. Have trouble sleeping? It is said that laughing for 10 minutes before bedtime provides an anesthetic effect that promotes sound sleep. Evening is not the time to watch serious or disturbing television programming. Instead, put on a funny movie or show, play with a pet, or read something humorous. Think of an event that brought a smile to your face. Ask yourself, “What is the funniest thing that happened to me today?” Maybe it was just as simple as putting on shoes from two different pairs — And aren’t you glad you noticed before going out? (Yes, I’ve done that. I have several different pairs of gym shoes that frequently get mixed up.) I don’t know of any here in Rim Country, but there are “Laughter Yoga” classes being taught elsewhere. Please let me know if any local organizations offer them, or, if not, perhaps some could be started. Contact me at swnest@npgcable.com. Smiles are the prelude to laughter, so give yourself a smile as you are passing in front of a mirror. You will get a smile in return!

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Time of yoga classes at The Center, 514 W. Main St., has been Roundup columnist changed. Classes will now be at 10 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday, Jan. 22, will be the celebration at The Center for those with January birthdays. Advance reservations are required if staying for the birthday dinner, and can be made by stopping in The Center lobby or calling (928) 474-4876. The Center is adding an adult basic ballet class to its schedule of events. The class will be held in the Center Dining Room and will begin at 4 p.m., following Pilates. There is no charge for the class. There will be a Super Bowl party Thursday, Jan. 29 in The Center Dining Room. Wear your favorite team’s colors and join the pep rally. Canasta is played at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call the above number for more information. Carol Zebb

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If the midwinter blues have you down and looking for something new to do, check out the activities offered at Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway. There is something of interest for everyone, from Tai Chi to dominos, ballroom dancing and more. Stop in the Circle office or call (928) 4729290 for a schedule of events. Think about it

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Call to arrange for an estimate today. Ask about our senior discounts.

Charlie Hall’s

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Payson Area Stroke Survivors

Payson Weight Watchers donates to food bank

We now offer a great price for a cut-down bathtub modification for handicapped or elderly people who find it hard to get in and out of a standard bathtub. In just one day your bathtub can be modified for easy access.

PLUMBER

www.paysonpetsitting.com

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.

Winners at bridge for Wednesday, Jan. 14 were: Mary Kastner and Tim Demaray, first; Ruth and George Aucott; Dot and Ed Koshinski, third. For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.

BATHTUB CUTDOWN MODIFICATIONS

PET SITTING

(928) 472-6210

Soroptimists

Bridge results

BATHTUB MODIFICATIONS

Call 474-5251 today.

Kellie Padon, Owner Veterinary Technician

bring their own lunch if they wish.

The Payson Senior Center and Payson Helping Payson host bingo every Friday at the Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Tickets go on sale at noon and games start at 1 p.m. A full “Blue Plate Special” lunch is also served from noon to 2 p.m.

Make sure you get a laugh a day for health

SERVICE DIRECTORY

paysongranitedesign@aol.com

“The Kennel Alternative”

morning. Weigh-in starts at 7 a.m.; meeting starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 8:50 a.m. If you have any questions, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.

SENIORS

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ‘Hurt ON THE JOB?’

Payson Granite & Design, Inc.

We specialize in granite, marble, all natural stones. We offer sales, fabrication and installation of all floor coverings. 113 W. Aero Drive, (928) 468-6789 email paysongranitedesign@aol.com

SILK SCREENING Rick Korth Rick@TontoSilkscreen.com

Tonto Silkscreen and Embroidery More than just a t-shirt shop!

403 W. Frontier Street Payson AZ 85541 Shop: 928-474-4207 Fax: 928-474-6718

STORAGE

MCLANE STORAGE BEST DEAL IN TOWN COME SEE US! FREE LOCK WITH NEW RENTAL CHECK OUT OUR GREAT DISCOUNTS

474-1566

CALL BOB

Certified Specialist

Arizona Board of Legal Specialization

1-800-224-3200 1-800-224-3220 TOLL FREE IN ARIZONA TOLL FREE IN ARIZONA

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

CARPET • CERAMIC TILE • VINYL BLINDS & SHUTTERS • HARDWOOD FLOORS

MICHAEL LeVAC 928.468.8811 111 W. Bonita St., Payson Fax 928.468.8882 ROC284807

LOCAL NEWS SINCE 1937

Law Offices of Bob Wisniewski Free First Visit - Se Habla Español Local Appointments Available

Call 474-5251, ext. 108 to subscribe.

TAX PREPARATION

TIRES

Neil Timchak, CPA, PLLC CPA, PLLC 928-478-2400

• Tax Preparation Services • Business Tax Planning • IRS Representation 10 years IRS Experience 30 Years CPA Experience

& AUTOMOTIVE, LLC

New/Used Tires Brakes Alignment Oil Change Suspension Lift/Leveling Kits A/C Service Engine Repairs

Brian Bowman Brandon Moore 214 W. Aero Drive 928-474-TIRE (8473)

Payson Roundup Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Choose your favorites in the 2015

BEST OF THE RIM

PPAYSON OUNDUPReaders’ Poll ayson Roundup Fill out this ballot or vote online at payson.com. (See rules at bottom of page.) Winners will be announced Feb. 16 at the Best of the Rim gala presented by:

PAYSON ROUNDUP

Watch for the winners in the Feb. 20 edition of the Payson Roundup.

Best Business: SHOPPING & SERVICES (List business name only.)

Best Antique Store:

PEOPLE

(First and last name, please.)

Best Teacher:

Best Business Person: FOOD & DRINK (List business name only.)

Best Breakfast Restaurant:

_________________________________________ Best Art Gallery:

_________________________________________ Best Local Music Band:

_________________________________________ Best Lunch Restaurant:

_________________________________________ Best Thrift Store:

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_________________________________________ Best Automotive Repair Shop:

_________________________________________ Best Barber:

_________________________________________ Best Italian/Pizza Restaurant:

_________________________________________ Best Auto Parts Store:

_________________________________________ Best Masseuse:

_________________________________________ Best Bar/Tavern/Saloon:

_________________________________________ Best Paint Store:

_________________________________________ Best Town Councilor - Payson:

_________________________________________ Best Steak Dinner:

_________________________________________ Best Hardware Store:

_________________________________________ Best Town Councilor - Star Valley:

_________________________________________ Best Fast Food Restaurant:

_________________________________________ Best Insurance Agency:

_________________________________________ Best Doctor:

_________________________________________ Best Hamburger Restaurant:

_________________________________________ Best Gas/Convenience Store:

_________________________________________ Best Dentist:

_________________________________________ Best Mexican Restaurant:

_________________________________________ Best Gift Shop:

_________________________________________ Best Chiropractor:

_________________________________________ Best Coffee Shop/Cafe:

_________________________________________ Best Tire Store:

_________________________________________ Best Eye Doctor/Optometrist:

_________________________________________ Best Bakery:

_________________________________________ Best Bank:

_________________________________________ Best Beautician:

_________________________________________ Best Fish Fry:

_________________________________________ Best Pharmacy:

_________________________________________ Best Nail Tech:

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_________________________________________ Best Car Dealer:

_________________________________________ Best Waitress/Waiter:

_________________________________________ Best Home TV/Electronics:

_________________________________________ Best Bartender:

_________________________________________ Best Cell Phone Store:

_________________________________________ Best Veterinarian:

_________________________________________ Best Jewelry Store:

_________________________________________ Best Attorney:

_________________________________________ Best Meat Retailer:

_________________________________________ Best Financial Advisor:

_________________________________________ Best Health Club:

_________________________________________ Best Realtor:

_________________________________________ Best Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facility:

_________________________________________ Best Accountant:

_________________________________________ Best Computer Repair Service:

_________________________________________ Best Photographer:

_________________________________________ Best Health Food/Vitamins Store:

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_________________________________________ Best Customer Service:

_________________________________________ Best Pet Groomer:

Voting deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 for printed and online ballots.

_________________________________________ Best Radio Station:

_________________________________________ Best Pet & Feed Store: _________________________________________

PLACES Best Hotel/Motel: _________________________________________ Best Place for a Day Hike: _________________________________________ Best Place to Catch Up on Town Gossip: _________________________________________ Best Place to Meet Singles in Rim Country: _________________________________________ Best Sunday Afternoon Entertainment Venue: _________________________________________

MISCELLANEOUS Best Nonprofit Organization:

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RULES: This poll is intended to be an honest representation of our readers’ favorites. Please observe these rules that will help promote fair play and accuracy. Please fill out this ballot and return the entire page to the Payson Roundup office at 708 N. Beeline Highway, or mail to P.O. Box 2520, Payson, AZ 85547, or cast your votes online at payson.com by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Ballots should not be distributed by businesses, employees or friends to solicit votes. Ballots must be at least 50% completed, and only two ballots per household will be accepted. Only original newsprint ballots will be counted. No photocopies or other reproductions will qualify. Ballots must contain local, verifiable name and address information. Roundup employees and their families are not eligible.

Your Name: ______________________________ Phone: ______________________

q Roundup Subscriber

Address: _____________________________________________________________

q Newsstand Purchase

PAYSON ROUNDUP TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015

Classifieds More ways than ever to publish and pay for your classified ad!

Call 928-474-5251 • Online at PaysonClassifiedsNow.com • Email ClassAds@payson.com DEADLINES: 10AM Monday for Tuesday issue • 10AM Wednesday for Friday issue Order: 10073608 Cust: -Tom Russell & Associate Enjoy an old-fashioned sit-down discussion Keywords: Obamacare Guidance art#:at 20123443 our office or we can assist any Arizona Class: Miscellaneous resident Size: 2.00 X 3.00 by telephone and/or internet.

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represent over 35 companies forWeFebruary 1 Start Date

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MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Alfalfa Hay & Bermuda for Sale! 3 String Bales, 928-978-7604 Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 Lhasa Apso: Adorable, AKC Pups,Potty/pad trained, Shots, $400. to $450. Call 928-243-2378

www.TomRUSSELLinsurance.com Office Behind Fargo’s Steakhouse You pay no extra premium when utilizing our expertise.

LIVESTOCK WORKERS

Order: 10073778 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Must possess 6 months experience as aServ livestock worker and provide one letter of reference to that experience. of need: 02/05/2015 thru 12/05/2015. Two temporary Keywords: OLDLANDDates BROTHERS #CO6016796 position openings. $875.00 per month plus housing and food. Returning workers may art#: 20123671 be offered longevity pay and/or production bonus. May be asked to sign a contract. Live Class: General in mobile camp or bunkhouse. 3/4 work guarantee. Must be able to ride a horse and Size: 2.00 X 2.00 repair fences. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. All work tools and equipment provided. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worker will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Feeds and waters livestock on range or at ranch headquarters. Herds, examines animals for diseases and injuries, vaccination of livestock, and applies medications and insect sprays, delivery of offspring, branding or identification marks and castration of livestock. Cleans and repairs stalls. Maintain ranch buildings and equipment. Assist with irrigating, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock.

GARAGE SALES Saturday 24 from 8am to 5pm; Sunday 25 from 8am to 12 Noon. Power and Hand Tools, Misc. Houshold Items, Some Furniture, 2120 N. Florence Rd.

Fri, Jan 23 and Sat, Jan 24. 23th 8am to 4 pm 24th 8am to 12 noon Everything to go this weekend. Bedroom set, dust collectors. Desk, kicthenware, cloths and more.

LOST: Small White Poodle Mix, in December, Reward for Info. Please Call 928-468-6807 or 928-978-1734 Umbrella cockatoo 14 year old girl , loves kids and attention. Does talk some. Comes with cage. $500.00 928-821-0324

FIREWOOD FIREWOOD AND YARD CLEANING “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE” Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal w/Hauling-Service. We also do Backhoe Work.

LIVESTOCK WORKERS

Order: 10073948 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: Chief- Sherrie has ad Must possess Battalion 6 months experience as a livestock worker and provide one letter of reference that experience from previous employer. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Dates art#:to20123896 of need: Administrative/Professional 02/15/2015 thru 12/15/2015. Four temporary position openings. $875.00 per Class: month Size: plus 2.00housing X 2.00and food. Returning workers may be offered longevity pay and/or

928-951-6590 928-951-1864 Firewood:

Alligator, Juniper or Oak, Can Mix, Call for Prices 928-535-5503

OLDLAND BROTHERS / RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO Call Craig Workforce Center, (970) 824-3246 or contact your nearest State Workforce Center. Refer to order #CO6016796

HOUSTON MESA FUELWOODS

Summer Firewood Sale, Shaggy-Bark Juniper $240. Aligator Redheart Mix $260. and Oak $300,

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Join our friendly Team

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, LOCAL: Will Pick Up, Good Prices, DAVE’S AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, Parts for Sale, M-F, 9-5, Sat 9-1, 928-474-4440 Buick Le Sabre 1999, Well Maintained, No Known Major Problems, See at Park N’ Sell, 1305 N. Beeline, 928-468-2026, Below Blue Book $1995.obo Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375 2010 Hyundai Accent, GLS, Great Starter Car for Student, $5995. 2007 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, Nice Truck, Great Price, $7895. Priced Under Retail Blue Book 1991 Mercedes Benz, Very Clean Car, Clean Car Fax, One Owner $3995. 2008 Mini Cooper S-Model, Leather, Vista Roof, 6sp, All the Extras, Low Miles, $11,995. 2005 KIA Optima, Power Group, Sun Roof, Premium Wheels, Very Clean, $5450.

20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257

McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth. The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $7.95 per hour. Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

PAYSON Please pick-up an application and learn of the opportunities available at your McDonald’s today.

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com Order: 10073824 Cust: -Gila County Personnel Keywords: Weekly 3x3 art#: 20123738 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 3.00

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR

WINTERIZING & REPAIRS

Ovens, Walk-Ins, A/Cs, Electrical, Plumbing,

928-468-2026

Lube Specialist Public Health Nurse Juvenile Detention Officer Associate Jury Commissioner Temporary PHEP Planner Temporary Accounting Clerk Spec. Property Appraiser I

THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!

Payson:

Part-time Deputy Constable Lube Specialist Juvenile Detention Officer WIC Nutritionist

Bylas:

Early Literacy Community Liaison

Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd Globe and Payson

911 Dispatcher • Detention Officer • Deputy Sheriff • Public Health Nurse (Jail) Gila County is an equal opportunity employer

Applications and salary information available at: www.gilacountyaz.gov

az cans ARIZONA CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK Financial SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN) Health / Medical ATTENTION: VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 40 pills + 4 free for only $99. No prescription needed! Discreet Shipping. Call now 1-800-404-0630. (AzCAN) Help Wanted ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 79 AZ newspapers.

Reach over 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona. com. (AzCAN) DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED in Phoenix! Learn to drive for Werner Enterprises! No experience needed! Earn $40K first year! CDL training in Phoenix! 1-888-512-7114. (AzCAN) INTELLIGENCE NAVY RESERVE. Serve part-time. Elite training. Great pay & benefits. Sign-on bonus up to $20K. $ for education. Call Mon-Fri (800)3549627 or Email: jobs_Phoenix@ navy.mil. (AzCAN) CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS. Great hometime. Get paid daily or weekly. Consistent miles. Pay incentive & benefits! Become a Knight of the Road. 855876-6079. Knight Refrigerated. (AzCAN) Instruction / Schools AIRLINE CAREERS begin here. Get FAA approved Aviation Technician training. Financial Aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation

Journalist Wanted One of the best community newspapers in Arizona seeks a creative, motivated journalist, who loves to tell stories, investigate wrongdoing, take photographs and has a strong web background. We’re looking for a journalist who can wear many hats, wants to grow as a writer, benefit the community and tell stories with both words and images. We cover every element of the community, including schools, town government, outdoor sports, investigative journalism, health, hiking, fishing, tourism, police, courts. The paper has won recognition as the best non-daily paper in the state from the Arizona Newspaper Publisher’s Association 11 times in the past 13 years. The ideal candidate will have: > Strong writing skills > Top-flight investigative skills > Strong photography skills > A working knowledge of web and social media > Strong drive to serve and benefit the community > Fearless journalistic ethics > A drive to learn and grow > The ability to fit into a close-knit, multi-departmental team > A love of the outdoors and the benefits of

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EXPERIENCED HVAC TECH & PLUMBER WANTED WANTED: Experienced HVAC Tech with at least 15 years experience, universal epa cert, pass background and have valid drivers license. WANTED: Experienced Plumber with at least 8 years experience in residential service and repair, pass background and have valid drivers license. Salary Negotiable Please send resumes to: resume.gh.hvac@gmail.com (or) resume.gh.plumb@gmail.com (or) call 928-951-5988 George Henry’s 905 S Beeline Hwy

DRIVERS

NEW & USED UTILITY TRAILERS

TRAILERS

For Sale is a medium-heavy duty equipment trailer originally designed for a backhoe. Trailer has pintle-style hitch and attached steel ramps. Also the deck is all steel (no wood). Can be seen locally by appointment, leave message.. $3500.00 OBO. 928-595-2860 adams@npgcable.com.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination call the Arizona Attorney General’s Office

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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GENERAL Local Home Entertainment Business, Seeking Installer, Duties Include; Home Wiring, Audio/Video Installation, Experience Preferred but not Required, 30-40Hrs.p/w, Call 928-468-1155 or Email Resumes to:scott@azwhe.com

Payson Pet Care Veterinary Clinic We are actively recruiting for Experienced Vet Tech(s), Receptionist w/ exclt phone and client svcs skills, and Janitor. Send resume to cathi@paysonpetcare.com, fax 928-472-9610. Applications available at 1010 N. Beeline Hwy. DFWP, Drug screen req’d.

Payson Vacation Rental Housekeeper Flexible to accommodate rental bookings: holidays, weekends, quick turns. Bonded. Insured. Email rates, references: svfltd@aol.com

Send resume, writing samples and a cover letter to our editor, paleshire@payson.com

Treatment Coordinator

NOW HIRING Treatment Coordinator position. Seeking outgoing people person, self motivated, organized, dependable, team player. Duties include conducting the new patient exam process, setting contracts and discussing finances, coordinating insurance benefits, marketing, clinical assisting, etc. Starting at 3 days per week with expected increase as the practice grows. Send resume to PaysonOrthodontics@gmail.com Now accepting new patients. Get the smile you always wanted Today!

CLERICAL/OFFICE

BUS DRIVER Payson Senor Center looking for a bus driver part-time. Tues-Fri. mornings. MUSTS: 3yr clean driving record, exp in driving large vehicles, able to obtain level 1 fingerprint card, good people skills. Apply at 514 W Main St. M-Th, 8am to 2 pm. We are an equal opportunity employer and are drug-free & have a non-smoking environment. DRIVER WANTED Payson area full time seasonal from Oct-Apr. Must have CDL Class B with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement, Pay D.O.E. Call 928-474-3334

EDUCATION

Title One Teacher Aides 27.5 hrs/week Salary $9.53 - $15.62 Submit Classified Application and Résumé to Human Resources 902 West Main, Payson, Arizona 85541 P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 (928) 472-5739 (928) 472-2013 - FAX Download application at: www.pusd.k12.az.us

Digitell Cellular

has imidiate opening for Sales Reps. $8.p/h + Comm and Bonus, Apply on line at digitell.com or call 928-499-1798

SERVICES CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

New Homes,Remodels,Decks, Painting, Garages, Wood/Tile Floors, Affordable Prices, Don 928-978-1996, Lic. & Bonded, Res. Lic.#ROC185345 Commercial Lic.#ROC182282 In Payson Area 35 years

HANDYMAN DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor

PREP COOK Payson Senior Center needs a PREP COOK. MUSTS: exp. in cooking. Required: food handler cert. Lift 50 lbs, Hours: M-Th 6:30am-2pm. Drug-free and non-smoking environment. Apply at 514 W Main St M-Th 8-2. We are an equal opportunity employer. Rewarding P/T Food Service positions open now at local Christian Camp. Call Chris at 928-478-4630 ext 305 for more info on these positions

SUBWAY: Apply within, Bashas Shopping Center, 128 E. Hwy. 260. Energetic People Come Join Our Crew! PT/FT, Monthly Bonuses. $50. Sign-up Bonus, Vacation Pay.

HEALTH CARE

JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Drywall/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823

HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2014

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873

Caregiver Needed for an Assisted Living Care Home that is experience in Housekeeping duties, Meal Prep, Laundry and Tender Loving Care, Please Call 928-978-2897

HOME SERVICES Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Call The Cheaper Sweeper You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!

Windows to Walls, Baseboards to Ceiling Fans WE CLEAN IT ALL!

Gift Certificates Available Pine Strawberry Elementary School is seeking a School Business Manager to manage the business and administrative operations of their one school district. Full job description is on our website. If interested applicants may submit applications online @ www.pineesd.org via Talent Ed portal or call us at 928-476-3283

GENERAL Controller

CONTROLLER We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, has good managerial skills and can work closely with other department managers. Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting, be detail oriented and computer literate – especially in Microsoft Excel. Must be able to analyze and present financial data in a concise and comprehensive manner enabling department managers to make sound financial decisions. Automotive experience a plus. Salary dependent on experience. Please email resume to: tomwhatley@chapmanchoice.com or fax to 928474-2330. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

SALES/MARKETING

Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling, Firewood. 928-478-6139

small-town living

1969 Reids Equipment Trailer

Gila County Career Opportunities Globe:

2007 Four Winds 5000 “C” Class 28A, 29 ft. Low Mileage 21,000 Queen bed,7 new tires, Workhorse Chassis, all amenities inside, Great condition. $35,000. 928-595-1980. PARK & $ELL

928-468-2026

Newspaper

CONSTRUCTION

PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MISCELLANEOUS www.cancerbenefits.com Call 800-414-4328.

ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL

RVS

Delivery Available 928-474-9859

*CANCER CASES*

EMPLOYMENT

ESTATE SALE: 303 S. Granite Drive, Thurs. Jan 22, thru Sat. Jan. 24, from 7am to 2pm. Daily. Tools, Art Work, Furniture, etc.

Moving Sale 613 N. Blue Spruce Rd. Payson

EXCORPORATION RANCH / MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO Call Craig Workforce Center, (970) 824-3246 or contact your nearest State Workforce Center. Refer to order #CO6018793

production bonus. Signed contract may be required. Live in mobile camp or bunkhouse. 3/4 work guarantee. Must be able to ride a horse and repair fences. On call 24/7. All work tools and equipment provided. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worker will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Feeds and waters livestock on range or at ranch headquarters. Herds, examines animals for diseases and injuries, vaccination of livestock, and applies medications and insect sprays, delivery of offspring, branding or identification marks and castration of livestock. Cleans and repairs stalls. Maintain ranch buildings and equipment. Assist with irrigating, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock.

ESTATE SALES

MOVING SALES

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Case Manager Rewarding opportunity for a dedicated, compassionate social service professional to complete client assessments, develop, monitor and evaluate individual care plans, agency outreach and provide referral services to elderly and disabled adults. Advocates and provides support services for clients enabling them to extend and enrich independent living through health, financial and social services. H.S., 2 yrs experience, $10.30-$12.88 plus excellent benefits. Apply at: Gila Aging Service 579 S. Broad Street Globe, AZ, FAX 770-8505 or www.ccs-soaz.org. EOE.

Community Bridges is currently recruiting for EMT’s in Payson. Must have current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification within the State of Arizona and a valid Arizona DL in good standing. Apply at 803 West Main Street

Order: 10073777 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Serv Keywords: Excorporation Ranch CO6018793 art#: 20123670 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

CASE MANAGER: Provide case management services for SMI, Substance Abuse population and children/families. Min. req: HS/GED plus 4 years exp in BH or combined BH education and exp with at least 1-year case mgmt. exp; 21 yrs of age HABILITATION TECH Part-time position in an innovative Habilitation setting, providing training, supervision and therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities. Requirements: 21 yrs of age, good driving record, dependable, pass fingerprint clearance. Experience helpful but training is provided Generous benefit package. Bilingual encouraged. Submit application/resume to: Horizon Human Services, 600 E. HWY 260 #8, Payson, AZ 85547 AA/EOE/M/F D/V

Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x207; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 02/05/15. EOE

Caregiver, CNA, FIngerprint Card CPR currently has openings, Call for details, 928-472-3176

LANDSCAPING Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences. Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Home Maitenance Available. Call 928-282-3118 Mention this add and get 10% Off!

LEGAL SERVICES AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal AZCLDP #81438

Comfort Keepers is seeking mature, caring, people for non-medical in-home care. Provide companionship, personal care, meal prep, shopping. Experience Preferred, 200 W. Frontier Rd. #K, 928-474-0888

Needed: Full Time Certified Care Giver, Fingerprint Clearance, First Aid and CPR Required, Please Call: 928-595-2068 or 928-978-3319

Living Trusts Wills/Living Wills Powers of Attorney Deeds Patty Rockwell 928-476-6539

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

PT Certified MA for Busy Dermatology Practice in Payson, Submit Resume to Fax 928-472-6025

RETAIL

Town of Payson FIRE BATTALION CHIEF

$21.16 - $31.73/hr plus excellent benefits.

Call The Cheaper Sweeper for a free estimate: (928) 472-9897

Retail Merchandiser AMERICAN GREETINGS is looking for Retail Merchandisers in Payson. You will ensure the greeting card department is merchandised and maintained to provide customers the best selection. Apply at: WorkatAG.com. Questions? Call 1.888.323.4192

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LEGAL NOTICES 15626: 12/30/2014; 1/6, 1/13, 1/20/2015; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #12-07405 Buzan Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $167,000.00 executed by Duane N. Buzan and Patrice E. Buzan, husband and wife, 5492 Pinal Canyon Drive Globe, AZ 85501 , dated April 28, 1999 and recorded May 6, 1999, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 1999 7534 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 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., 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: Parcel No. 1: A Parcel Of Land Being A Portion Of That Property Described In Docket 762, Page 520, Gila County Records And Being Situate In The Southwest Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 27, Township 1 North, Range 15 East Of The Gila And Salt River Base And Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, More Particularly Described As Follows: Commencing For A Tie At The 1/2 Inch Steel Reinforcing Bar With Aluminum Cap Stamped L.S. 14169, Marking The C-S-S 1/64 Corner Of Said Section 27, From Which The 4 Inch Steel Capped Pipe Marking The South Quarter Section Corner Of Said Section Bears South 00 Degrees 17 Minutes 39 Seconds West, A Distance Of 660.51 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 11 Minutes 03 Seconds East, A Distance Of 208.28 Feet To The Point Of Beginning; Thence North 00 Degrees 48 Minutes 57 Seconds West, A Distance Of 152.80 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 11 Minutes 03 Seconds East, A Distance Of 285.08 Feet; Thence South 00 Degrees 48 Minutes 57 Seconds East, A Distance Of 152.80 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 11 Minutes 03 Seconds West, A Distance Of 285.08 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. Parcel No. 2: A Vehicular Access And Utilities Easement As Shown On Gila County Record Of Survey No. 705, Said Easement Crossing Parcel “A” On Said Record Of Survey No. 705. Parcel No. 3: A Vehicular Access And Utilities Easement Having A Boundary More Particularly Described As Follows: The Point Of Beginning Being The C-S-S 1/64 Corner Of Said Section 27 And The Southeast Corner Of Said Easement Crossing Parcel “A” As Mentioned Above; Thence North 00 Degrees 17 Minutes 39 Seconds East, A Distance Of 20.00 Feet; Thence North 89 Degrees 11 Minutes 03 Seconds East. A Distance Of 207.89 Feet To The Westerly Boundary Of Subject Parcel Described Hereinabove; Thence South 00 Degrees 48 Minutes 57 Seconds East. Along Said Westerly Boundary, A Distance Of 20.00 Feet To The Southwest Corner Of Subject Parcel; Thence South 89 Degrees 11 Minutes 03 Seconds West, A Distance Of 208.28 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 5492 Pinal Canyon Drive 5496 Pinal Canyon Drive Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 207-23-007T. 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 Current Beneficiary:Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC; Care of/Servicer: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC 4425 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, 5th Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 12/11/2014 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 12/11/2014, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-FH4502814 12/30/2014, 01/06/2015, 01/13/2015, 01/20/2015 15627: 12/30/2014; 1/6, 1/13, 1/20/2015; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-05576 Winquest Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $343,000.00 executed by Paul Winquest aka Paul M Winquest and Renee Winquest aka Renee S Winquest, husband and wife, 850 Verde Ln Globe, AZ 85501 , dated August 26, 2010 and recorded September 17, 2010, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2010-010360 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 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., 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: The land referred to in this policy is situated in the State of Arizona, County of Gila, City of Globe, and described as follows: Lot 3, CRESTLINE TERRACE UNIT VII, PHASE 2, according to Map No’s 771A and 771B, records of Gila County, Arizona. EXCEPT THEREFROM all coal, oil, gas and mineral deposits as reserved in instrument recorded in Book 41 of Deeds, Page 211. APN # 205-39-022 The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 850 Verde Ln Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 205-39-022 8. 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 Current Beneficiary:JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Associatio; Care of/Servicer: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 12/05/2014 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 12/05/2014, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property.

LEGAL NOTICES A-FH4502921 12/30/2014, 01/06/2015, 01/13/2015, 01/20/2 15632: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/2015 TS No. AZ08001212-14-1 APN 302-11-025A TO No. 8493027 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated August 17, 2006, and recorded on August 21, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-014319 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on March 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 182 N ROCKING HORSE BEND, PAYSON, AZ 85541 THAT PORTION OF LOT 23, OF BONITA CREEK RANCH NO.2, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 160, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 23; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 23, NORTH 54°05’28” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 82.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 28°27’34” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 218.88 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF ROCKING HORSE BEND ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 277.00 FEET AND CENTRAL ANGLE OF 05°03’03”, A DISTANCE OF 24.48 FEET ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF ROCKING HORSE BEND ROAD; THENCE IN SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 116.490 AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 37°17’14”, A DISTANCE OF 75.81 FEET ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF ROCKING HORSE BEND ROAD TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23; THENCE NORTH 25°59’46” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 242.24 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 23 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 302-11-025A Original Principal Balance $84,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor STEPHEN R PLUMB, AN UNMARRIED MAN 182 N ROCKING HORSE BEND, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. c/o Bank of America Home Loans 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: December 3, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing 714-573-1965 State of ARIZONA County of MARICOPA On this 3rd day of December, 2014, before me, SUSAN E. LINDERMAN-JOHNSON personally appeared ROSENDA

LEGAL NOTICES CARDENAS, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she signed the above/attached document. Susan E. Linderman-Johnson, Notary Public Commission Expires: August 20, 2017 SUSAN E. LINDERMAN-JOHNSON Notary Public - Arizona Maricopa County My Comm. Expires Aug 20, 2017 P1125218 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 01/27/2015 15637: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/2015; NOTICE OF CONTINUED INITIAL/ PUBLICATION HEARING ON DEPENDENCY PETITION No. JD 201400049 Honorable Gary V. Scales IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the matter of: QUINTON JAMES GOLDY d.o.b. 08-19-2012 CARTER GABRIEL GOLDY d.o.b. 10-16-2014 CARMEN ALEXIS GOLDY d.o.b. 10-16-2014 Person(s) under 18 years of age. TO: NICHOLE MARY ELIZABETH GOLDY, CLINTON GIMLEN, ARMANDO CRUZ aka CREWS, and JOHN DOE, a fictitious name, parents and/or guardians of the above-named children. 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 the 19th day of March 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the Gila County Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline Hwy., #104, Payson, AZ 85541, before Honorable Gary V. Scales for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Petition. 3. You and your children 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 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, AZ 85210-1312. The assigned case manager is Sharon Dalbey and may be reached by telephone at 928.468.9818. 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 2014. Thomas C. Horne Attorney General TRACEY L. HEINRICK Assistant Attorney General 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/15 CNS-2702790# 15651: 1/16, 1/20, 1/23/2015 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1. ENTITY NAME: Treat the Children, Inc. File No 19731933 2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS: Diagnose, treat and educate children of all ages with medical and structural health conditions. Educate the parents in the condition and care of the child (children). 3. MEMBERS: (X) The corporation WILL have members. 4. ARIZONA KNOWN

LEGAL NOTICES PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? (Yes). 5. DIRECTORS: Robert L. Gear, Jr, 3543 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. 6. STATUTORY AGENT: Robert L. Gear, Jr, 801 E. Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541. 7. INCORPORATORS: Robert L. Gear, Jr, 3543 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. 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/ Robert L. Gear, Robert L. Gear, Dated, (x) Corporation as Incorporator for Treat the Children, Inc. Dated: 12/24/2014. 15652: 1/13, 1/16, 1/20/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: HESS INDUSTRIES, LLC File No. L-1974195-6 II. The address of the known place of business is: 607 E. Amarillo Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Daniel Hess, 607 E. Amarillo Circle, Payson, 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: Daniel Hess, (x) manager, 607 E. Amarillo Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Diana Hess, (x) member, 607 E. Amarillo Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. 15653: 1/13, 1/16, 1/20/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: MAUREEN BUCHANAN, PLLC File No. l-1974132-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 607 E. Amarillo Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Maureen Buchanan, 607 E. Amarillo Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. (B) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Maureen Buchanan, (x) member, 607 E. Amarillo Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. 15655: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-05389 McCarthy Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $154,400.00 executed by Charlene McCarthy, a single woman, 386 South Mulberry Drive Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 , dated October 19, 2006 and recorded October 23, 2006, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2006-018150 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 April 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., 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 68, LAKE ROOSEVELT GARDENS WEST UNIT TWO, according to Map No. 424, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 386 South Mulberry Drive Tonto Basin, AZ 85553. Tax Parcel No.: 201-15-085 3. 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 Current Beneficiary:Deutsche Bank/HSI Asset/2007-HE2; Care of/Servicer: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4415; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 12/31/2014 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 12/31/2014, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4504991 01/20/2015, 01/27/2015, 02/03/2015, 02/10/2015 15656: 1/13 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/2015 ARIZONA SUPERIOR COURT, COUNTY OF GILA In re the Marriage of: Melissa Devaney, Petitioner, and Noah Perez, Respondent. Case No. SV201400008 ORDER TO APPEAR READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. This is an important court order that affects your rights. If you do not understand this Order, contact a lawyer for help. All parties, whether represented by attorneys or not, must be present. If there is a failure to appear, the court may make such orders as are just, including granting the relief requested by the party who does appear. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE OCURT ISSUING A CIVIL ARREST WARRANT, OR WHERE APPLICABLE, A CHILD SUPPORT ARREST WARRANT, FOR YOUR ARREST. IF YOU ARE ARRESTED, YOU MAY BE HELD IN JAIL FOR NO MORE THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE A HEARING IS HELD. Based on documents filed and pursuant to Arizona Law, IT IS ORDERED THAT YOU: Noah Perez Appear at the time and place stated below so the court can determine whether the relief asked for in the Petition or Motion should be granted. INFORMATION ABOUT COURT HEARING TO BE HELD: NAME OF JUDICIAL OFFICER: Honorable Gary V. Scales DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Friday, February 20, 2015 at 3:30 pm PLACE OF HEARING: Continued Initial Hearing on Severance TIME ALLOTTED FOR HEAING: 30 minutes EVIDENCE: N/A. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a true copy of this “Order to Appear” and a true copy of the documents filed with the Petition/Motion shall be served by the moving party on the party who is required to appear and a true copy of these documents shall be mailed immediately to parties who have appeared in this action, in accordance with Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, Rule 43. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that at least three work days prior to an evidentiary hearing, the parties shall exchange any exhibits to be offered at the hearing, and a list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses who may testify. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the assigned judicial officer five days before your scheduled date. Dated 12/12/14 /s/ Gary V. Scales, Judicial Officer

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you call this winter? DJ Craig captured people in Green Valley Park this weekend taking advantage of the springlike conditions, after New Year’s big snowstorm. But for fans of winter sports, there’s hope. The National Weather Service predicts a 40 percent of rain in Payson on Wednesday, along with a chance of high country snow. Forecasters still expect a wet February, March and April.

Celebrating 99 years by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Gene Koeneman turned 99 this month and on his Jan. 11 birthday, family and friends at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church honored him. Koeneman and his wife, Alice, were among the founding members of Shepherd of the Pines. The congregation started meeting in the Womans Club building on Payson’s Historic Main Street in the early 1980s and then moved into its own home at 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson in 1987. Over the years, Koeneman served the church in many capacities, including being an elder and a Bible studies teacher, according to his daughter, Marion Cobo, who also resides in Payson. She and her father both served on the building committee for Shepherd of the Pines’ worship center. Koeneman and his wife were part-time residents of Payson starting in the ’70s until they retired to the area in the 1980s, Cobo said. He had worked in the telephone industry, first in Illinois and then in Arizona, after serving in the U.S. Navy as a flight engineer on a PBY (an American amphibious aircraft, which was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II). He and his wife were married in 1943 (she is now a resident at Frontier House, an adult care facility in Payson) and had three children, Bill, who is deceased, Marion and Eugene, who live in Phoenix. In addition to his work with the church, Koeneman has been a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and repaired Talking Books through the organization.

Gene Koeneman Among Cobo’s favorite stories about her father are when he wound up dancing with Polynesian performers on a trip to Hawaii. “My dad is a pretty quiet guy, but has an incredible sense of humor. When those dancers pulled him up on stage, my mom and aunt and uncle were just dying laughing, but Dad just went ahead and danced. Later he told them he knew they weren’t going to do anything to help, so he just did it.” Another time Cobo remembers fondly, her father came home laughing so hard he couldn’t tell them the joke he wanted to share. Because he was laughing so much, they started laughing too and it went on so long their dinner became cold. Finally, he was able to get out the joke: “What noise annoys an oyster. A noisy noise annoys an oyster.” Cobo said their reaction to that, “Was that all?” She said her father is a very godly man and has lived his life according to the Bible. The best advice he ever gave her was, “Do the very best you can and then do a little more. He had a lot to overcome and that is how he has lived his life. He’s my hero.”

Work continues on Hwy. 87 Work will resume on a safety improvement project on State Route 87 north of Sunflower this week, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time if traveling between Phoenix and Payson. This phase of work will stop traffic on northbound SR 87 (mileposts 222-228) before traveling through the work zone on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 6 a.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. The work will restrict southbound traffic to one lane, with delays of 30 minutes possible to get through the work zone. In addition, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. through Friday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m., SR 87 will narrow to one lane in

each direction through the work zone for drainage improvements. Minimal delays expected. The $6.2 million safety improvement project, which began in October, approximately seven miles south of the State Route 188 junction, includes the reconstruction of an existing curve at milepost 227, as well as building a new northbound truck escape ramp at milepost 228. The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution. To stay up to date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at az511.gov or call 5-1-1.

Church prepares for historic visit The Rev. Monsignor Jeffery N. Steenson, the Ordinary to the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, will be visiting the Church of the Holy Nativity, Sunday, Jan. 25 at the 10 a.m. Mass and following fellowship. The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter was erected in the U.S. and Canada by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 and is a canonical structure within the Roman Catholic Church. Ordinariates were also established in the United Kingdom in 2011 and Australia in June 2012,

in response to repeated and persistent inquiries from Anglican groups seeking to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. The pastor of the Church of the Holy Nativity is the Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, ordained into the Catholic Church after having started as an Anglican priest. The whole congregation of Holy Nativity was received into the Catholic Church at the same time. This is a historical event for both the Catholic Church and the Anglican and Episcopal churches.

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