Deputy shoots neighborhood dog as children watch
Officer kills dog after finding dead chickens by
Alexis Bechman
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It was a grisly death and one that 19 people witnessed, including several children in Young last year. The Gila County Sheriff’s Office found that Deputy
Jeff McClure’s shotgun killing of a neighbor’s dog violated department policies, amounted to unprofessional conduct and put others in danger. The sheriff’s office suspended McClure without pay for 40 hours, required him to attend eight hours of training and extended his probation for six months, said Sarah White, chief administrative officer with the GCSO. Just hours after McClure finished teaching a firearms safety class on March 30, where he talked about gun handling rules and making sure you know
what’s behind your target, McClure gunned down a loose dog in his back yard. He chased the dog through his large yard, shooting five times and badly injuring the desperately fleeing dog before administering a final kill shot as the dog lay paralyzed on the ground. A family of 17 watched the dog’s execution in stunned disbelief from a nearby yard along with two other neighbors in another yard. McClure maintained his shots endangered none of the spectators, since he’s an expert marksman
with years of experience. Gordy Gartner, who conducts internal investigations for the GCSO, disagreed and in a 41-page report detailed what he said the deputy did wrong. The Roundup received the report through a Freedom of Information Act request. McClure had just returned to his home in Young after teaching the firearms class when his wife spotted a black dog running loose through their six-acre yard from the kitchen window. McClure grabbed his
• See Deputy kills dog, page 5A
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Parents gave Payson Unified School District decidedly mixed reviews on how it handled communication regarding a lockdown at three of the five district schools on Jan. 20 as police searched the neighborhood for an armed robbery suspect. Around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Rim Country Middle School, Payson High School and Payson Center for Success went into lockdown for 90 minutes. The district did not send out a call or text alerting parents of the lockdown, but did put messages on the district website, reported Superintendent Greg Wyman. That frustrated parents such as Brian McMinimy. “I don’t have my computer with me all day, but I do have my phone,” said McMinimy. Many parents received text messages from their students stuck in classrooms asking for information on why they were in lockdown, but parents had little or no information. McMinimy said he contacted the RCMS office, the district office and the Payson Police dispatcher to get details. “The dispatcher said you should be getting something through the school,” said McMinimy. In comparison, McMinimy said a day does not go by without a text or voice message on his cell phone, home phone and email from the district. “If my child is an hour late or I need to turn in cookie dough (for a fundraiser) I hear about it right away and consistently,” he said. Ultimately, McMinimy heard about the situation from his neighbor and the Roundup’s Facebook page. “My neighbor was supposed to pick up a friend’s child and found out she couldn’t because of the lockdown,” said McMinimy. “You guys (the Roundup) were the only ones that had any information.”
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Payson Police Tuesday arrested Daniel Righos after an overnight manhunt that at one point prompted the lockdown of several Payson Unified School District campuses. A police dog caught his scent just blocks from the site of the armed robbery at the One Stop convenience store on Highway 87.
After a 24-hour manhunt, police Tuesday arrested an armed robbery suspect just blocks from where it all started. Officers found Daniel Righos, 24, of California, wedged between a tree and an empty building off the Beeline Highway, just south of El Rancho Mexican Restaurant, and a block north of the One Stop convenience store. Righos had managed to stay one short step ahead of police after fleeing from the One Stop Monday afternoon in a black mask with a backpack full of cash, until a determined police dog caught his scent. Police believe Righos bounced from house to house of various acquaintances Monday night and on Tuesday looked for a way out of town. Asking around for a ride likely ended Righos’ ruse. He approached a 17-year-old girl in the neighborhood and asked her for a ride. She refused, but recognized his mug shot from a wanted poster in Denny’s and called police when she got back home. After a brief search of the neighborhood behind Denny’s, a Gila County Sheriff’s Office K9 located Righos, who surrendered without incident, said Police Chief Don Engler. Officers booked Righos into the Gila County Jail on charges of armed robbery. Detectives are still looking for the gun Righos
• See Police capture, page 2A
Star Valley earmarks grants for water projects Well projects could provide 100-year supply of water by
Teresa McQuerrey
roundup staff reporter
The Star Valley Town Council seems set to focus its next round of grant money on securing more water. The council held the first of two public hearings on its Community Block Development Grant request Jan. 20. A second hearing is in February on how the town will spend $190,000 in federal money, with an additional $35,000 going to the Central Arizona Association of Governments, which administers the program. The town’s priorities set in December include: • Development of the PW2 and PW1 well sites per the town’s water consultant’s recommendation.
Town Manager Tim Grier strongly urged the council to give the PW2/PW1 the highest priority. He said the well will provide a backup water source and represent the last big water projects needed. “I believe we can do this without a water rate increase,” Grier said in a memo to the council. Star Valley bought the two wells from Payson in 2011. The PW2 well can produce 400 gallons a minute, but the town’s agreement limits pumping to half that amount. Even with that limit, the 52 million gallons a year the well can produce would produce nearly three times as much as the 364 water users hooked up to the system now consume.
The $190,000 project for PW2/PW1 would involve rehabilitation of the well sites including replacing the pumps, improving the sites, installing a main line and connecting to the existing Milky Way Well. The town already has a $30,000 grant from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority for the engineering work. Also previously identified as priorities: • Purchase of the well site on the new Circle K property. • Purchase of the well site on the old Lumberman’s property. • Improving drainage into Houston Creek. Those priorities shifted slightly at the most recent meeting.
• See Star Valley, page 2A
Blue Ridge Reservoir nearly empty
Normal winter will refill it as SRP seeks water contracts by
Pete Aleshire
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The Salt River Project continues to seek water rights agreements with communities along the East Verde River for a share of water from the still nearly empty Blue Ridge Reservoir. The reservoir remains just 22 percent full, barely back up from its end of summer low of 16 percent. SRP nearly emptied the 15,000 acre-foot reservoir last year to work on pumps and outlets. Fortunately, SRP forecasters still expect above-normal snow and rain in February, March and April, despite a relatively dry January. Even a near normal February-March would likely fill the reservoir full to overflowing, said SRP Principal Analyst Greg Kornrumph. “We’ve looked at the historic record,
said Kornrumph. “The reservoir fills and spills about 60 percent of the time.” He said the reservoir has so far gained just 500 acre-feet, bringing the amount in storage to 3,200 acre-feet. “If we receive nothing at all for the rest of the season, we would end up at about 5,000 acre-feet,” which is about a third of the reservoir’s capacity. However, the forecast calls for above-normal rainfall from now into the dry season, which should fill the long, narrow reservoir to the brim. The ability of the watershed to completely refill the reservoir even in a relatively dry period underscores its value to Payson and other communities relying on the reservoir for all the water they need to accommodate future growth plans. However, most of the communities
that could legally negotiate a right to Blue Ridge water so far have not done so. Congress authorized SRP to provide 3,000 acre-feet to Payson and another 500 acre-feet to other, unspecified communities in Northern Gila County. With the rest of the state facing a worsening water shortfall, Blue Ridge will give Rim Country a precious, long-term supply. Payson is building a pipeline to take its share of the reservoir, with completion of the pipeline now set for 2018. Payson doesn’t need the water at the moment and has taken its time borrowing the $30 million it needs to complete the pipeline until it has more customers lined up to buy it, partly to avoid having to pay interest on the borrowed money any sooner than necessary.
• See SRP seeks, page 8A
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What really upset McMinimy, he did not wish to add to the situation at the school, but he said if parents did not know not to come, they could inadvertently walk into a dangerous situation. “If I go there and I shouldn’t, I’ve made myself a hostage situation,” he said. Other parents praised both the Payson Police and the district. “I would just like to say that Payson PD and PUSD district did a great job protecting our kids today,” said Jennie Bartlett on the Roundup’s Facebook page. Dannielle Tassell wasn’t in town so felt immense relief her children were protected by the police and school district, “Thank you Payson PD and PUSD! Both my kids were in the middle school and H(igh) S(chool) and I’m 2500 miles away, so this Mama can’t thank you enough! Xoxox,” she wrote on the Roundup’s Facebook page. Superintendent Wyman said the district had to prioritize communication. First priority, call parents from the Julia Randall Elementary School whose students rode the Route 1 bus. Although JRE was not part of the lockdown, the Route 1 bus would have dropped off students in the middle of the manhunt.
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School Resource Officer Rory Vaughn and Rim Country Middle School Principal Rob Varner managed the lockdown. Next, decide how many calls to make to parents. “Rather than send out multiple calls, we put a message on the website,” said Wyman. He said the message was on the website for 45 minutes. But parents, such as McMinimy, didn’t know to look at the PUSD website. Former police officer and par-
ent Charlene Creach Brown said she didn’t know the school was on lockdown when she dropped off her son late in the afternoon. “I dropped Reed off around 2 at the front of the high school and did not know it was in lockdown. I found out one hour later and knew that the school would not be answering their phones or cell phones for that matter so I called
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(Reed’s) cell. Fortunately, one of the maintenance workers had scooped him up and he went into lockdown with them,” she said on the Roundup’s Facebook page. Payson Police Chief Don Engler said the police communicated with the district. “The information that was provided was, an individual was sighted in the area and he might be armed and dangerous.” Then, School Resource Officer Rory Vaughn worked with RCMS Principal Rob Varner throughout the situation. Engler did say over the scanner during the event that he had not requested the high school or Payson Center for Success to lock down. In an interview with the Roundup, Engler clarified that it is up to the individual school sites to determine what is best. “In this type of situation, it’s up to the principal to call for a lockdown,” said Engler. Engler said the police department has worked in partnership with the district for two years on its emergency response program practicing for such an emergency. The police chief did say that if the situation were more serious, such as an armed intruder on campus, police officers would be on campus protecting the public, the staff and students of the district.
used during the robbery and the backpack of money. Around 2:40 p.m. Monday, Righos allegedly entered the One Stop, 400 S. Beeline Highway, wearing all-black clothes and mask. He jumped the counter and, armed with a handgun, demanded cash from the register. Owner Mohammed Islam handed over every dollar and Righos bounded out of the store. Witnesses reported that Righos, a tall, lanky fellow, got into a red SUV driven by a woman and sped off. At 3 p.m., Righos posted to his own Facebook page, “that was dumb.” Police received word that the red SUV was spotted at a home on South St. Philip’s Street. Officers with machine guns surrounded the home and closed down neighboring streets. They found a person inside the home, but it wasn’t Righos or anyone associated with the robbery. While the red SUV out front matched the description of the vehicle Righos rode away in, it was not the same SUV, Engler said. As officers wrapped up their search of the home, they got word from dispatch that someone had walked into the Payson Police Department with new information. Engler would not identify the person or how they knew Righos, but officers got enough information to identify Righos as their suspect. It doesn’t appear Righos had planned out the heist for any length of time or shared his plans to rob the One Stop with anyone, Engler said. Righos had been staying at a
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Police officers captured an armed robbery suspect in Payson this week after an extensive search. home with several people in the 300 block of West Bonita Street for the past six weeks. Throughout Monday night, officers went to several homes where they believed Righos might be hiding out. Engler believes Righos left one of the homes just before officers arrived. “We were close behind him that night,” he said. The big break came at 1 p.m. Tuesday. A 17-year-old teen, who the Roundup is not identifying, said she had just come back from Denny’s with her mother where she had seen a wanted poster of Righos at the register.
She was sitting in her living room when her Chihuahua started to bark. She looked outside and saw a man making his way across the trailer park. Thinking it was her neighbor ditching school, the teen went outside to talk to him. The man turned and made contact with the teen. The teen realized it was not her neighbor. “He asked me if I could give him a ride for $50,” she said. “I told him I don’t drive and he said, “OK, you never saw me.” As Righos walked away, the girl’s Chihuahua chased after him, scratching at his leg. The teen ran after the dog and Righos asked the teen if she had a sweatshirt
he could have. The girl said she did not. “I wasn’t scared,” she said. “He just seemed very desperate.” Righos took off running with his backpack and the teen went back inside and told her mom that she might have just seen the guy who robbed the One Stop. She called police and officers quickly swarmed the area. One officer spotted Righos at a distance in the wooded area behind Walgreens, Engler said. Officers from the PPD, GCSO, Department of Public Safety and Gila County Narcotics Task Force fanned out, some searching the woods while others looked down alleys and on rooftops. GCSO deputy George “Ski” Kerszykowski and his K9 were looking south of El Rancho when the dog hit on Righos hiding behind a tree. Cornered, Righos did not resist arrest or try to run, Engler said. He was taken to the PPD, but would not cooperate with investigators, refusing to answer questions, Engler said. The gun and backpack Righos had have not been found. If anyone spots a dark-colored backpack, contact the PPD at (928) 474-5177. So far, police have not arrested anyone else in conjunction with the robbery. Engler said they are following up with several people, but could not say if they will face charges. “I would like to include my thanks to the GCSO, AZDPS, Narcotics Task Force and the Payson Police,” he said. “They worked diligently for over 24 hours and it was definitely a joint, team operation that made it a successful apprehension where no one got hurt.”
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From page 1A Grier is still negotiating with Chris Benjamin for easements to access the PW2/ PW1 sites. He said since that is ongoing, the town would probably be able to bring the other two wells at Lumberman’s and Circle K into the water system within the time limits of the grant. The two wells are owned by Roy Haught. The Lumberman’s well produces 60-100 gallons per minute and the Circle K well produces between 60-85 gallons per minute. Haught wants $100,000 for the Lumberman’s well and $140,000 for the Circle K well, which has 1.38 acres of land with it. Grier said it would cost an additional $50,000 to bring the wells into the system. “We have water, but we also have a concern about water,” Grier told the council. “We are in a position to be good stewards (securing water for the future). It’s a good bet to acquire these wells,” he said. Grier suggested the council still pursue the needed easement and improvements for the PW2/PW1 well, but use general fund money for that while saving the federal CDBG money to buy the Lumberman’s and Circle K wells. “We’re financially able to do it and it would guarantee water for the next 100 years,” Grier said. Councilor Barbara Hartwell supported the
change in priorities. “By buying these wells, and getting the other into the system, we can secure water for many, many decades. If we can get the Haught wells with CDBG, I’m all for it.” Vice Mayor George Binney also favored the shift and suggested the town include the $2,500 purchase of a larger test pump needed to determine the actual capacity of the Lumberman’s well. He said he hopes connecting the Lumberman’s well to the town system will provide enough water pressure to support fire hydrants, which will be crucial if the town ever hopes to develop more businesses along the highway. A number of years ago, the town had a fire service plan created to show the critical points for hydrants and the water lines — and capacity — needed to serve them to provide the best protection for the town. Binney said even if the “new” water is not brought into the town system right away, it should still be available to serve fire hydrants. Councilor Gary Coon said the Haught wells are in a good location for the town and better for its infrastructure, with easy access. Alan Urban, community development manager with CAG, was at the Jan. 20 meeting to provide some guidance to the council regarding the CDBG process. “For the most part, any project funded by CDBG money must serve a community’s low
to moderate income population,” Urban said. He shared a fact sheet with the council and those attending the meeting showing the projects — in general terms — given high, medium and low priority for FY 2014. High priority has been given public facilities improvements for water systems, wastewater systems, roads/streets, flood and drainage. A number of public services were considered high priority: fair housing activities, services for seniors, services and facilities for homeless persons, equipment used in the provision of these, emergency assistance with utility, rent and/or mortgage costs, lead hazard screening, and rehabilitation of both owner- and renter-occupied housing. In the past, the Star Valley council has used about $30,000 of its CDBG money to support the Meals on Wheels and senior ridership programs provided to the community by the Payson Senior Center. Urban advised that unless programs like these have seen a 25 percent increase in participation in the past year, it is not likely they will be funded again. During the public comment portion of the hearing, Dave Dirren, who is engineering the Sprague Ranch Road Crossing and Moonlight Drive Crossing of Houston Creek for the town, said the town will also need additional water storage if it buys the Haught wells.
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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!
Acclaimed international pianist Alina Kiryayeva has captured the attention of audiences and critics around the world with her “crystal clarity� (Imperial Valley Press). She will present a program of classic piano favorites at Payson High School Auditorium at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3. Single tickets are $35 as available. Children and students under the age of 18 will be admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Kiryayeva will also present an educational outreach program for students in grades K-12, sponsored by the Tonto Community Concert Association, at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3. For more information, visit the association website at www.tccarim.org or call (928) 478-4363 or (928) 474-4189. Kiryayeva is performing in place of the planned program by Piano Battle, which had to cancel its appearance due to unforeseen circumstances.
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The Payson Elks Lodge is accepting applications from male singers to perform in its next SUPERSTARS! show. The show is Saturday, March 7. Applications can be obtained at the Lodge, located at the corner of Beeline Highway and Airport Road. Applications must be returned to the Lodge by Saturday, Jan. 24. For more information, call the Lodge at (928) 474-2572.
Mount Cross congregation to dedicate new buildingÂ
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.
Youth Art Contest
Local student artists are invited to get an entry form for the 2nd Annual Library Youth Art show, sponsored by the Payson Area Advisory Youth Council. The show is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, with the work on display in the library meeting room Saturday, Feb. 7. Students in kindergarten through high school may submit one piece of artwork for each of four categories: photography, painting, sketching, 3-D art/sculpture. The Town of Payson is not responsi-
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The Hashknife Pony Express riders return to Rim Country next Wednesday, Jan. 28. Welcomes are planned around the area, including a free barbecue in Star Valley at the B. Diane McDaniel Community Park starting at noon, and the traditional meet and greet at the Payson Post Office at about 4:45 p.m. Residents of Christopher Creek and neighbors in Tonto Village, Kohl’s Ranch, etc., will gather at Creekside, while Pine and Strawberry school students and citizens will have their own opportunity to experience the thrill of seeing a rider gallop into town. There will also be a $15 enchilada dinner at the Payson Elks Lodge at 7 p.m.
ble for any damage to or loss of artwork entered into this competition. Entry forms are now available at the library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson.
Library eTraining Learn How to load Axis 360 (ebooks), Zinio (eMagazines), and One Click Digital (eAudiobooks) onto your Kindle Fire from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26. These products are offered by the Gila County Library District and the Arizona State Library. They are completely free to use and enjoy. Please bring your device, fully charged, to the program.
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. Managers for special events, vendors, the craft fair, marketing, website, large animal entries and horse events are needed. 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. Please come out and talk about how you can help the Northern Gila County Fair.
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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. 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.
Help Star Valley welcome Hashknife
The Town of Star Valley is inviting its residents and those from the surrounding area to help welcome the Hashknife Pony Express to the area with a barbecue starting at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 28. With the generosity of Safeway, the town staff will be preparing hamburgers and hotdogs, served with a drink, chips and a cookie at the B. Diane McDaniel Community Park. The riders are expected to arrive in Star Valley around 3:45 p.m. and then head to Payson where they are scheduled to be at the post office at 4:45 p.m.
vice. The next Kaitie’s Closet’s distribution will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Payson Elementary School, 500 E. Rancho Rd. If anyone would be interested in volunteering for any aspect of this gratifying charity, please call (928) 468-1036.  There is still a great need of both children’s clothing and monetary donations.
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 CafÊ 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.
Children are invited to become world travelers at the Payson Public Library. They will join fellow travelers and “visit� one country on each of the seven continents through stories, crafts, games and traditional ethnic snacks. The program is at 2 p.m., Jan. 31; Feb. 21; March 14, April 4 and May 16, and at 11 a.m., April 25. Reservations are required. Call the library at (928) 474-9260.
Academic Decathlon volunteers needed
The upcoming high school Academic Decathlon needs 100 volunteers to assist with processing students at this regional competition. Volunteers can assist for four hours Friday, Feb. 6 or four hours on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Payson High School. Training will be provided. Volunteers should register by Saturday, Jan. 31 at JustServe.com or by calling Roger Kreimeyer at (928) 468-1365.
First Friday music
First Friday, Feb. 6 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson will feature a music program from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with trumpeter “Dr Jass� Claudio Zamorano. He will be joining the Fossil Creek Gang with Dale and Suzanne Knighton and Gerry Reynolds. The group plans a concert of popular Dixieland tunes. Many will remember that Dr. Zamorano, Dale, Suzanne and Gerry were members of the group Dr Jass & the Heartbeats, which had a large following. He is making a visit to Payson after having to return to his homeland of Chile last fall. Let’s give him a big welcome back. A $5 donation includes dinner and drinks. Canned goods accepted for the food bank.
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Dr. Brent Gear with Phoenix Weight Loss of Payson and Phoenix is hosting a program about how to supplement income by $300 or more a month at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30 at his office 708 S. Coeur D’Alene Lane (Biltmore Cardiology), Payson. Presented by Norm Roth, national vice president of Market America, guests will learn about this company and online shopFree children’s clothes Kaitie’s Closet is a nonprofit 501(c)3 ping. Reservations are requested by Thursday, organization collecting clothes for distribuJan. 29 as seating is limited. Email your tion free to those in need in Rim Country. Everyone in Rim Country needing children’s name and email address to Gear at MA@ clothes is welcome to make use of the ser- AZThin.com to RSVP.
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Friday • 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
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• 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
• Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Community Center • Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public • Mount Cross congregation dedicates new building, 3 p.m., 601 E. Hwy. 260, Payson
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Adam Shepherd, Gila County Sheriff, is guest speaker at Rim Country Republican Club: 11:30 a.m., Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson • Library eTraining: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Payson Public Library • Denny’s meals from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. help Time Out
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Northern Gila County Fair Board: 5:30 p.m., PHS agriculture building; residents interested in volunteering urged to attend
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Looking ahead Jan. 28 • Hashknife Pony Express: noon to 4 p.m., welcome party at Star Valley’s B. Diane McDaniel Community Park, free hamburgers, hotdogs, drink, chips and cookie; 4:45 p.m., riders at Payson Post Office to meet and greet residents, free sourvenirs for children, memorabilia for purchase; 7 p.m. enchilada dinner at Elks, $15 per person, call (928) 951-6536 or (928) 978-0808 for tickets and more information
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4A Friday, January 23, 2015
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• Jan. 23, 1775: London merchants petition Parliament for relief from the financial hardship put upon them by the curtailment of trade with the North American colonies. Most critical to the merchants’ concerns were the 2 million pounds sterling in outstanding debts owed to them. • Jan. 25, 1949: The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences holds its first annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The now-famous award statuette “Emmy” was a feminized version of “immy,” the shorthand term for the image orthicon tube that was used in TV cameras until the 1960s. • Jan. 24, 1956: Look magazine publishes the confessions of J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant, two white men from Mississippi who were acquitted in the 1955 kidnapping and murder of black teenager Emmett Till. In August 1955, on a visit to relatives, the 14-year-old Till had allegedly whistled at a white woman who ran a store.
The search for an armed robbery suspect this week gave the Payson Schools a chance to take a pop quiz on emergency notification and procedures. Didn’t exactly ace the test — but learned some valuable lessons. First the good news: The schools moved promptly and calmly after the Payson police notified officials that the suspect in the armed robbery had been spotted in the neighborhood. School employees secured all the entrances and exits to the school, students remained safely in classes or on school grounds, school resource officers maintained contact with police and the students and teachers went about their business with a minimum of disruption. Meanwhile the police in cooperation with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Public Service and other agencies systematically searched the neighborhood for the suspect, who they captured with the help of a keen-nosed police dog. The high school and the middle school both lifted their lockdowns after 90 minutes, with a minimum of fuss or trauma for faculty, staff and students. Many parents, however, went through a lot more stress and anxiety than they should have. The incident underscored the need to make improvements in the district’s emergency notification procedures. The district rightly focused first on securing the campus and then directly notifying the parents affected by a decision to delay the bus drop-off in the area the suspect had been spotted. However, we hope the district will look into improving its system for sending out email blasts, Twitter comments and other social media approaches to getting the word out more quickly. The district routinely emails people messages about fundraising and events. We don’t see why they can take advantage of the same system to keep people posted on much more urgent news — like a school lockdown. Failing to inform parents adequately can only spawn confusion — perhaps dangerous confusion in a real emergency. Besides, treating parents as partners instead of problems can only enhance vital support for the district in the community. Still, don’t let the communications snafus overshadow the calm and professional way school employees handled the lockdown and the thorough and systematic job the police did in both protecting the schools and capturing the suspect. The district might not have gotten an A+ on the pop quiz. But we suspect everyone involved learned valuable lessons that will prove vital in the future. And isn’t that what education’s all about?
A precious resource The Blue Ridge Reservoir remains Rim Country’s secret weapon when it comes to economic development and tourism. It’s not just our own little reservoir — it’s one of the most reliable sources of water in the state. Just witness the current situation. The Salt River Project emptied the reservoir last fall, partly because of the impact of the ongoing drought and partly to work on pumps and outlets normally under water. The water level fell to the legal minimum, about 16 percent of its 15,000 acre-foot capacity. We haven’t had much rain or snow this winter and so far the reservoir has only recovered to about 22 percent of capacity. But if we have even normal rain and snowfall for the next three months, the reservoir will fill to overflowing. In fact, 60 percent of the time enough water drains off the small, perfectly placed watershed that the reservoir overflows. This means Rim Country remains one of the few areas in Arizona with more than enough water to meet all its projected future needs. With the rest of the state facing a growing water shortfall, Blue Ridge guarantees our future. Unfortunately, many of the small, unincorporated communities along the route of the pipeline haven’t yet struck a deal with the Salt River Project to secure their right to 500 acre-feet set aside for their use. Either homeowners in those unincorporated subdivisions don’t know how to go about gaining that invaluable water right or they’re reluctant to pay the buy-in cost. It’s one more illustration of the problems Gila County created by approving a host of subdivisions without an adequate water supply or sufficient fire protection. We hope the county and these struggling subdivisions won’t let this priceless opportunity slip past to not only guarantee their future water supply, but participate in the single most important project in Rim Country.
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ing new momentum. Russia has dismembered a sover& Sen. Lindsey Graham eign European state. China’s south carolina assertiveness continues to rattle American allies in Asia. We are pleased that Taliban attacks are increasPresident Obama addressed ing as the president continues a number of issues on which his calendar-based withdrawRepublicans and Democrats al from Afghanistan. can work together in the American leadership is Sen. McCain coming year. The president clearly not “smarter” under rightfully underscored the importance of free trade to bolstering President Obama — it is dangerousAmerican economic competitiveness ly absent. Nowhere is this clearer around the world. And in the wake of than with respect to the crisis in Iraq recent cyberattacks, we are eager to and Syria. President Obama’s speech work with the president and our col- tonight was further evidence of the leagues in Congress to pass cybersecu- shameful lack of a coherent administration strategy to achieve his stated goal rity legislation. However, on critical national secu- of degrading and ultimately destroying rity issues, President Obama’s speech the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria tonight was an unfortunate demonstra- (ISIS). Despite the president’s claims of tion of how strategically listless his progress in the campaign against ISIS, administration now is. this terrorist army continues to gain The president’s pronouncement of a thousands of recruits and territory. “smarter kind of American leadership” In September 2014, President must be puzzling to any American who Obama referred to Yemen as a model has watched the news in the past six for the campaign against ISIS. And yet, years. Al-Qaeda continues to use Yemen to The Middle East is in tumult, and facilitate global terrorism, as we saw in a wave of terrorist threats is gather- the barbaric attacks in Paris. And now, by
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Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are pushing Yemen to the brink of collapse. If the president uses the same failed strategy in Syria that he holds up as a model in Yemen, we can expect the same results: a failed state, reduced American influence, and more safe havens for violent Islamic extremists committed to attacking America and our allies. America needs and deserves more than wordplay and half measures dressed up as “smart” leadership. America needs a reality-based national security strategy. But no strategy can succeed under the mindless mechanism of sequestration. President Obama’s own military commanders have repeatedly warned of the strategic folly of cutting $1 trillion from our national defense at a time when threats to our security continue to multiply. However, the president failed tonight even to mention sequestration, the damage it has already done to our military capabilities and readiness, and the dangerous vulnerabilities it will create if it is not rolled back. Sadly, on this vital issue, as on so many others, the leadership of our commander in chief is nowhere to be seen.
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No more big government Despite being responsible for the slowest recovery since the Great Depression, the president has made it clear that he intends to double down on his tax and spend policies that continue to grow Washington, D.C. while crippling our economy. The experiment of big government is over. The American people aren’t fooled anymore. That is why they voted overwhelmingly for a new direction last November. We need a president that is for Main Street, not for big government. The solutions to our biggest problems aren’t going to come from Washington bureaucrats, but rather from hardworking Americans on the front lines of our economy. It is time that we eliminate burdensome regulations and reduce tax rates so that our job creators and small businesses have the ability to empower themselves. That is why I have made it my priority to listen to my constituents and ask “Where does it hurt?” and “How can I help?” The president’s “my way or the highway” attitude is preventing him from understanding the real problems our country faces. I urge him to put down his veto pen as well as the campaign rhetoric and join House Republicans in advancing common sense solutions. Our country cannot afford to be governed by ideological executive overreach any longer. Rep. Paul Gosar
Why so many police officers? Editor: Why does it take so many policemen to arrest or stop someone? A few years ago my husband and I were having a meal somewhere in Payson and all of a sudden they pulled this car over to the side of the road. After two policemen got out of the car, more policemen continued to arrive at this scene. Even if this person was some kind of a criminal, the policemen are setting themselves up because when they are on one side of town — someone could be committing a
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With much thanks to so many Editor: The students, teachers and staff at Payson Elementary School would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to members of the Payson Elks Lodge No. 2154, Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge No. 70 F. & A., N-PCT program, Expedition Church, Mogollon Motorcycle Association – Safeway Inc., and numerous anonymous Rim Country residents for their contributions. Many of these groups conduct fund-raising activities throughout the year in order to provide families with warm clothing, gifts and nourishment during the holiday season when many of the Payson area children are treated to shopping sprees, parties and goodie bags filled with food. It is with this sense of community and purpose that Payson area members come together for the greater good in assisting individuals who may not be as fortunate as themselves due to difficult circumstances. It is a wonderful experience to know that the donations of so many throughout the entire year benefit our local families; one of those small-town privileges we can all be a part of as we contribute to fund-raising events in town. Thank you for your contribution of time, energy, donations, and good will to our schools and the Payson area’s greatest treasures, our children. Lauri Lindell, school health specialist, Payson Elementary School
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, January 23, 2015
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She kept the Pine Strawberry School running Licavoli retires after more than a quarter century by
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The 57th Annual Hashknife Pony Express commemorative ride will gallop into the Rim Country next week. Riders will pass through Payson on Wednesday, Jan. 28, after riding down off the Mogollon Rim en route to Scottsdale. A parade of riders is expected to arrive at the Payson post office at 4:45 p.m. They will then meet and talk with residents. Each child present will get a commemorative handkerchief and prizes for the annual coloring contest in which youngsters participate for the event. There will also be memorabilia to purchase. In advance of the ride, residents can get a special letter envelope for $1 each, which features a brief history of the event and illustrations. To learn more about posting letters with the Pony Express ride, go online to www.hashknifeponyexpress. com. The Rim Country’s Pony Express committee is hosting an enchilada dinner, with dessert, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, off of Airport Road. The cost is $15 per person and the proceeds support the continuation of Hashknife Pony Express ride and the Payson Elks Lodge. Contact Bonnie Holder, (928) 951-6536 or Carleen Williams, (928) 978-0808, for dinner tickets or more information on the Hashknife Pony Express. The ride resumes at 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 and riders should arrive in Scottsdale at noon, Friday, Jan. 30 to help kickoff the annual Parada del Sol.
Tonto Basin School Board has vacancy Anyone wishing to serve on the Tonto Basin School Board can apply before Jan. 30 for an appointment by Gila County School Superintendent Linda O’Dell. Registered voters who have lived in the Tonto Basin Elementary School District for at least one year are eligible. However, applicants cannot work for the district, serve on any other school governing board or be living with relatives who work for the district. Potential board members must complete an application, submit a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation and undergo a personal interview. Application packets are available at the school district office during regular business hours or at the Gila County Schools Office at the courthouse in Globe, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or online at www.gilacountyesa.org. Contact Holly Sow or Linda O’Dell at (928) 402-8784 for additional.
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The woman who for more than 25 years kept Pine Strawberry School purring along like a fine-tuned V-8 will be stepping down in June. Mary Jo Licavoli, the school’s affable business manager, turned in her retirement papers last week and asked principal/superintendent Cody Barlow to begin a search for her replacement. No easy task. “We will be lucky to find someone as competent as Mary Jo, but the one thing that will be hard to replace is the love she has for this school and the people in it,” said Barlow. Mike Clark, the school’s principal from 2005 until he retired two years ago, agrees. “The district is losing a wonderful employee. She is undoubtedly the most professional, competent and knowledgeable person I worked with in my 23 years as an educator.” As business manager, one of Licavoli’s duties was to ensure the school was run in the most effective and efficient financial way possible, which was a huge undertaking in today’s society when state law makers are slashing school budgets at every turn. Barlow said she always rose to the challenge. “Mary Jo has been instrumental in keeping our school afloat financially.” Clark wholeheartedly agrees. “I trusted her fully to accurately advise me on anything that had to do with the fiscal management of the district. “Over eight years, she kept me on course in all things
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Mary Jo Licavoli, longtime business manager for the Pine Strawberry School, is retiring after more than 25 years with the district. She and husband Pete have been Rim Country residents for decades.
financial.” While doing so, Licavoli and the administrators she worked with were careful not to overburden taxpayers. The community members have in turn, she says, “trustingly supported us to the benefit of all.” As evidence, Licavoli points out that taxpayers recently approved the funds to finish two playgrounds, a softball/ baseball field and a high-tech artificial surface soccer/ track field that is equal to any in Arizona. Licavoli remembers applying for the job two decades ago as the beginning of a never-ending education that had
its ups and downs. “The training for the position was diverse and ongoing, the hours long and full — classes out of town over weekends, working many late evenings trying to meet deadlines,” she remembers. The hectic work schedule also meant family sacrifices. “My youngest son spent many hours in my office with his sleeping bag and cartoons while Mom burned the midnight oil.” Although Licavoli’s early years on the job were demanding and sometimes confusing, there were usually those she could turn to for help. “Volunteers came out of the woodwork and literally adopted me,” she remembers, calling Reba Scates and Jean Bean as two of her most ardent supporters. But her passion and humanity really set her apart. “I’ve always tried to treat our children and staff as friends and family,” says Licavoli. “We are all the same regardless of education, finances, color of skin or religious orientation. Our lot in life is not always by our own choice.” Most all public educators agree, however, maintaining a compassionate, even keel while facing disruptive students can be a challenge. “Some (students) will fight you, but they all require love and nurturing,” says Licavoli. “Our staff has always come through in nudging them forward to a greater tomorrow.” In leaving Pine Strawberry School after a quarter century of dedicated service, Licavoli takes with her many fond memories. “We’ve shared many heartwarming stories, our family ups and downs and comforted each other during loss of loved ones,” she remembers. “I will miss the camaraderie, the daily challenges of the job itself and having the work day hours that pass so quickly. “I’ve never had to wonder, ‘What am I going to do today?’”
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celebration of fine arts After months of work, fifth-graders from Julia Randall Elementary School recently displayed the fruit of their labor — playing, singing and drawing their way into the hearts of a packed crowd at the Payson High School Auditorium. The first annual Celebration of the Fine Arts included a showcase of student artwork under the direction of art teacher Joanna Carroll; a performance by the band with teacher Ruth Schouten and several songs from the choir with chorus teacher Juli Davies.
Deputy defends shooting loose dog on property From page 1A his Remington shotgun and went outside to investigate. “I have never seen the dog before, so I grabbed my shotgun and the reason I chose a shotgun is because I didn’t want a caliber that traveled very far because I had neighbors and a shotgun is a limited-distance firearm,” McClure told Gartner. As McClure neared his barn, he spotted half a dozen dead chickens and a dead rabbit in the pasture. “And this dog came from where our corral/barn area was, come out towards me and at that time I determined that I needed to put the dog down because it had killed numerous chickens on my property,” he said. McClure racked the shotgun. The dog stopped running. It walked “almost nonchalantly” by the barn and then started running. The dog never lunged at McClure, acted aggressively or even growled. Still, McClure raised his shotgun and fired, striking the dog’s hind quarters. “When I hit it, I saw the dog kind of recoil from the impact and then it went around some trees and down alongside my barn,” he said. McClure moved to get a better shot of the dog. The dog ran along the corral and when McClure spotted it again, he shot twice, missing both times. The dog ran back and forth along the fence line then stopped and tried to dig under the fence. McClure quickly walked toward the dog and spotted a crowd of people in a neighboring yard. McClure walked closer and the dog turned and snarled. McClure shot again, this time from 15 feet away, hitting the dog in the spine. Standing over the dog, he delivered a final and fatal round to the dog’s torso. McClure said he pursued the wounded dog because he worried it might go after the people on the other property. “(Injured dogs) will be very aggressive and so I didn’t want to let that dog get out because I was afraid with all these kids one of them would try to grab that dog and the dog would bite them and that was my fear.” Fear on the other side of the fence
On the other side of the fence, the family feared McClure. Among them were 10 adults and seven children, ranging in age from 6 to 17, gathered to celebrate a great
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Deputy Jeff McClure re-enacts for investigators where he first took a shot at the dog as it ran through his yard in March. aunt’s anniversary. As they stood talking in the front yard, they heard three shots. “All we hear is boom, boom!” one witness said. The family watched a black dog run up to the fence and McClure follow closely behind with a shotgun. The family yelled at McClure not to shoot the dog because of the children nearby. “And he looked back and says, ‘Yes, I see that,’ and proceeded to shoot the dog at least two more times right in front of everybody,” said a witness. One witness said he was angry McClure had shot the dog as the children watched. He said the whole thing was “handled extremely poorly.” In addition, the man worried the spray from the shotgun shell, double-ought buckshot, would ricochet all over the place. Another witness said he was surprised McClure shot the dog at all, since it was a friendly dog known around the area. “We were just thinking he was just going to grab the dog or we could throw him over, uh, he was going to throw him over the fence or something cause the dog kind of just turned around and looked at him like all right, you caught me,” he said. Another man said McClure looked like he was trained to kill. “Everybody was like ‘Oh, don’t do that ...’ and he just ... shot the dog and then we’re like, ‘There’s kids here,’ and the kids started crying cause they just witnessed the dog getting shot.” In another neighboring home, a couple was working on their yard. As McClure pointed his shotgun at the dog, the man realized the gun was pointed in their direc-
tion. “Do you feel like it placed you in danger?” Gartner asked. “It did. Yes, it did,” the man responded. After the shooting, McClure called dispatch at 12:35 p.m. He then called the owner of the dog and told her that he had killed the dog and asked if she wanted him to bury the dog with the chickens that the dog had killed. The woman told McClure to bury the dog. Two days later, the woman called McClure and asked to exhume the dog. McClure agreed and the couple took the dog back to their home where they examined it. They found the fur around a wound on the dog was cut away, like someone had peeled the hide away from the wound. McClure said he did not cut the dog, but it appeared someone had. Gartner could not determine if someone had cut around the wound or if it had been cut away by the backhoe. The dog’s owners told Gartner they let the dog roam freely through Young since it was friendly and well liked. However, neighbors had complained about the dog at least two times before. One neighbor told Gartner that he had video of the dog attempting to enter his chicken pen and he had considered shooting the dog. Gartner spoke with the couple who owned the dog, Lenny, and they expressed shock that McClure had taken such drastic measures. “What happened was public endangerment,” she said. “The death of the dog is not nearly as big an issue as endangering the lives of almost two dozen people, I mean, I just, I can’t believe that he could preach
all those safety rules at us like that for four hours and then go home and endanger the lives of (family’s name redacted) on their property, of whoever on (name redacted) property might have been within, you know, range of, of the ricochet.” The woman said they would have gladly picked up Lenny and McClure could have easily captured him since he is a friendly dog. “But instead, you know, most of the town is in an uproar because Deputy McClure endangered the lives of children, elderly people. I mean why? Was it, I mean where was the thought process here?” she said. “The brain was not engaged and that is what concerns people.” The woman questioned how McClure would handle an actual emergency. McClure told Gartner that no one was in danger of being shot accidentally or hit by a stray pellet because he knew exactly where the round was going. McClure said he was a landowner protecting his farm animals. Gartner asked McClure if he understood that the 19 people watching the situation unfold were scared for their safety and their children’s mental health. McClure said he thought he was doing the right thing at the time, but regrets that he had to shoot the dog. McClure said he understood the family didn’t know that he was an experienced shot, but assured Gartner he endangered no one. But Gartner concluded at least two people were in the direct line of fire of the fifth shot. Gartner found if one of the pellets from the shotgun had strayed, it may have come in their direction. Gartner found McClure’s actions dangerous, unwarranted and in violation of six GCSO polices, as well as showing incompetence. “Even though Deputy McClure believes that his actions were a private matter and that he was a homeowner protecting his property, in fact the people of Young, AZ have rightfully concluded that Deputy McClure is a representative of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office whether he is on duty or off duty.” Gartner said McClure should have called the dog’s owner or the sheriff’s office before acting. Gartner found the dog’s owners violated a Gila County animal control ordinance by letting their dog run unleashed, which contributed to the death of the livestock as well as their own dog.
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, January 23, 2015
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Pine water district hears gush of good news WEATHERREPORT But problems with leaks, maintenance costs remain an ongoing challenge Pete Aleshire
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You got your good news — and your bad news: Which do you want to hear first? The Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District board got a bit of each last week at its board meeting, including disturbing figures in the monthly report on water use, higher than expected costs for electrical work and a big savings possible if the district can renegotiate the loan that launched them into business. The possible savings from renegotiating the loan that provided money to buy the district and undertake key projects represented the news of the night. The best news was that the 6.5 million gallons of water produced in December remain ample for the district needs. The district obtained a $7.4 million loan from Compass bank at an interest rate of about 4.5 percent. Due to the shaky initial condition of the district, the bank insisted the district maintain a $500,000 reserve to make sure it could make its payments. If the district pays off the loan early, it faces a potential $250,000 penalty. On the other hand, if the district does refinance, it could cut its interest rate to about 3 percent. Moreover, the district’s finances have been so solid that the bank would probably no longer insist on maintaining the $500,000 reserve — which would free up the money for a daunting list of needed upgrades and repairs. Several board members suggested the district should not only refinance, but get additional money to start work on upgrades and repairs detailed in the district’s just completed master plan. “I’m not one to look at taking on more debt,” said board member Hazine Maher, “but we’ve got to figure out. It’s the chicken or the egg approach — we’ve got a system that needs a lot of repairs. In the long run, we’ll start seeing that debt paid off faster because we’re not spending the money to
CH2M Hill manager Brad Cole said since the Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District has developed deep wells, it has reduced its reliance on water-share wells. repair it one pipestick at a time.” Board chairman Tom Weeks said freeing up the debt reserve could also provide money for capital improvements. Currently, the district budgets about $400,000 annually for capital projects. “They rated our incometo-debt ratio very well. Both the banks we talked to were very impressed with what we’ve accomplished. They’re not really worried about getting their money back like they were originally. “I’d like to see us get to these projects as soon as we can fund them. Our situation is going to be more stable. They don’t know about lowering the payment much — but we won’t have to have that big reserve and we can use that for capital improvements.” The meeting did feature some bad news, however. For instance, the leak report shows that 30 percent of the water the district produces leaks out of the pipes and storage tanks
before it ever gets to the water meter of a paying customer. In fact, the December service report tally included 15 leaks in pipes and meters and two more leaks in water mains. The maintenance report for December also tallied 25 calls to locate line breaks and nine calls to repair line breaks. Studies of the system show that the former private company that operated the system generally used undersized, plastic pipes, resulting in frequent leaks throughout the system. Moreover, the report showed that only about two-thirds of the water delivered by the district came from wells owned by the district. The rest came from private wells. PSWID has water-sharing agreements with a host of private well owners. The per gallon cost of those water-sharing agreements generally exceeds the cost of getting water from district-owned wells. Brad Cole, who manages the district under the terms of a contact with the consulting firm CH2M Hill, said water-sharing agreements previously provided up to half of the district’s water supply. “Since we’ve developed deep wells, we have reduced reliance on water-share wells,” he said. “Do you think we’ll get down to 20 percent?” asked board member Russell Brock. “Do you have any sense of that at this time?” Cole replied, “A goal of zero would be a lot less expensive than how we’re doing it today. We’re paying a lot of money for the water-sharing agreements.” The meeting includes a slew of other decisions and revelations, including: • The district will seek state or federal grants to replace a water main along Pine Canyon Road. Last year, replacement of a water main along Pine Canyon Road snarled traffic for months. • The board approved a $20,000 bid to replace and upgrade electrical equipment on the Brookview Terrace well site. The low bid came in about three times higher than the original estimate.
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Virginia Carrillo Gregori, 96, passed into eternal life in Fort Collins, Colo., on Dec. 26, 2014. A native Arizonan, Virginia was born on Sept. 7, 1918, near Camp Verde. She attended public schools in Miami, Ariz., graduating in 1936. Her marriage to the Reverend Joseph Gregori two years later lasted 48 years, until his death in 1986. Father Gregori served at several Episcopal churches in south Phoenix and in Newton, Grinnell, and Sioux City, Iowa. After his retirement, he also served churches in Boone, Iowa, and Payson, Ariz. Virginia was an active member of the Altar Guild in each of the churches her husband served, logging 45 years of service herself. This happy marriage resulted in the birth of six children. Virginia was a devoted mother to three girls and three boys, creating a spotless home filled with a love of reading, music and laughter. Every church potluck attested to her culinary skill; the dishes she brought were always returned empty. A fine singer, Virginia enjoyed music, dance, concerts and plays. However, her artistic talents were best expressed on cloth and canvas. An accomplished needlewoman, Virginia mastered more than a dozen types of challenging hand needlework. A past member of the
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, she received several awards for needlepoint and other embroidery projects. She also made fine linens for nearly a dozen Episcopal churches. Virginia belonged to the women’s educational philanthropy, P.E.O. International, participating for more than 50 years, most recently as a member of Chapter GS in Fort Collins, Colo. Virginia Gregori is survived by three married sons — Joseph Anthony and Sherry of Estherville, Iowa, Reyes Edward and Tammie of Fort Collins, Colo., and Stuart David and Mary of Farmington, N.M.; three married daughters — Gloria Dee and Dudley Potter of Prescott, Ariz., Virginia Angelita and Ronald Ostendorf of Las Cruces, N.M., and Mary Margaret and Steven Hanson of Altoona, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2000 Stover Street, Fort Collins, Colo. 80525. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Episcopal Relief and Development, Good Samaritan Village in Fort Collins, or the P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund. Notes to the family may be sent in care of Tammie and Ed Gregori, 2509 Stonecrest Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80521-1373.
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Alma Louise (Cooper) Brumley, 73, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born to Luther Granville Cooper and Alma Madora Cooper in Phoenix, Ariz. on Aug. 31, 1941. She was preceded in death by her Mom, Dad, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She was married to Hank Brumley on June 1, 1957 and they were married for more than 57 years. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by
everyone that she touched in her beautiful life. She is survived by her husband, Hank; her son, Rob (Teddy) Brumley; daughters, Francie (Roland) Turnbull, Debbie (Scott) Erickson, Diana (Randy) Rice; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary, 12065 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, Ariz. 85268.
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SRP seeks water deals From page 1A Town officials hope the federal government will follow through on a repeatedly deferred promise to finance a new rural water supply fund, to provide low-cost, long-term loans and grants. Failing that, the town will rely on state Water Infrastructure Authority Loans — although Gov. Doug Ducey has proposed cutting the budget for that program. Only a handful of other communities have opened negotiations for the extra 500 acre-feet up for grabs, mostly because of the steep cost of buying into the pipeline. Star Valley has renounced any share of the Blue Ridge water, since it has ample groundwater. A share of that water could go to facilitate a settlement between the federal government and the Tonto Apache Tribe. Negotiators have been working on that settlement for years, which could provide millions of dollars from the federal government to help finish the pipeline while giving the tribe a water right supplied by the pipeline. Payson Water Company, the private firm that provides water for many unincorporated subdivisions in the area, has negotiated the rights to 70 acre-feet of water for the pipeline to supply Mesa del Caballo. It cost the 400 water customers in the community about $1 million to buy into the pipeline, which represented its share of the money SRP and Payson have invested in the pipeline. That decision roughly doubled Mesa del water bills, but put an end to water rationing and water hauling charges. The residents of Whispering Pines have also bought into the pipeline through a big, oneyear jump in the property taxes imposed by the Whispering Pines Water Improvement District. Kornrumph said the details of the agreement with the Whispering Pine Water District remain covered by a confidentiality agreement as negotiations continue. However, he confirmed that the three- or four-fold increase in the property tax bill for the water district will cover the buy-in cost, which means bills will drop next year. The Whispering Pines solution to the problem offers the communities along the pipeline more flexibility in striking a deal to either get new water or protect their right to the water they’re pumping out of the ground. Previously, SRP had said it would only strike a deal with a water provider. The private Payson Water Company provides water to most of the communities along the route of the pipeline, but the company hasn’t pursued water rights agreements. Now, SRP has agreed to strike the deal with a water district, even if the district doesn’t actually provide water to customers. The district would raise the money to effectively obtain a water right for every landowner in the district — even if the lot sits vacant at present. Congress essentially gave SRP rights to all the runoff from Salt and Verde River watersheds when
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Tournament offers rare chance to support Payson High wrestlers by
Keith Morris
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It’s been a long wait, but Payson High’s wrestling team is coming home. After spending the entire season competing in away duals and tournaments, the Longhorns see their first action on the home mats when they host the 19-team Payson Invitational this Friday and Saturday. Only one week remains in the regular season and Payson is back on the home mats to close the regular season at 4 p.m. Thursday against Chino Valley and Kayenta Monument Valley. The Division 3 Section 1 tournament is Feb. 7 in Winslow, with the top performers there qualifying for the Division 3 state tournament Feb. 12-13 at Prescott Valley Event Center. The Payson Invitational is a big fundraiser for the PHS wrestling program and Longhorns head coach Zach Lee said he hopes people come out to show their support for both the program and the wrestlers. “It’s a chance for the kids to showcase themselves in front of the home crowd and they don’t get many opportunities,” he said. Among the teams expected to attend this year’s tournament are defending champion Gilbert
• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday • Admission: $5 per day, $8 tournament pass • Div. 1 Teams (3): Gilbert, Gilbert Highland, Mesa Red Mountain • Div. 2 Teams (4): Phoenix Barry Goldwater, Phoenix Sierra Linda, Tempe McClintock, Yuma • Div. 3 Teams (7): Apache Junction, Coolidge, Florence, Gilbert Williams Field, Goodyear Estrella Foothills, Payson, Show Low
Jacquie Lee’s famous green chili. “It’s world renowned,” Zach said. “Wrestling websites talk about that chili.” Action begins at 11 a.m. on Friday and continues all day and resumes at 9 a.m. on Saturday, with the consolation finals set for 3 p.m. and the championship matches scheduled for 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per day or $8 for a tournament pass.
• Div. 4 Teams (5): Eloy Santa Cruz, Fountain Hills, Globe, Snowflake, Thatcher
Williams Field, Division 2 Phoenix Barry Goldwater and Division 1 Mesa Red Mountain. Seven of the 19 teams are in Division 1 or 2. The coach said the tournament is a tradition. “It’s been held for years under different names and is a great tournament,” Lee said. “We wrestle in some tough tournaments and this one may not be the strongest of them all, but it keeps pace with many of them. We get to see a bunch of wrestlers we don’t normally see from schools like Red Mountain
and Barry Goldwater.” Payson finished fifth in last year’s tournament behind Williams Field, Barry Goldwater, Red Mountain and Yuma. Payson sophomores Brendan Macnab and Dylan Keeney won Payson Invitational titles at 106 and 113 pounds, respectively, as freshmen. In addition to great wrestling, the tournament also boasts
James ties for average buckle in calf roping
Sports Briefs Third-fourth grade hoops Registration ends today, Jan. 23, for third-fourth-grade basketball. The cost is $30 per player. Register online at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks and Recreation Office, located at 1000 W. Country Club Drive. Call (928) 4745242 ext. 7 for more information.
Youth volleyball tourney The Payson Parks and Recreation Department will close its youth volleyball season with a tournament at Julia Randall Elementary gym on Saturday, Jan. 24. Games are scheduled every hour beginning at 9 a.m., with the championship game at 1 and the consolation game at 2.
Deadshots 4-H Archery Club sign-up deadline Feb. 1 Sunday, Feb. 1 is the deadline for boys and girls ages 9-18 to sign up to participate in the Gila County Deadshots 4-H Archery Club for the upcoming season. The first meeting is at 6 p.m., Feb. 2 at Chasin’ a Dream Outfitters. Email rimcountrydeadshots@yahoo.com or call (928) 978-0740 for more information.
Men’s basketball Registration ends on Feb. 6 for Payson Parks and Rec’s Men’s Basketball League. The cost is $305 per team. Sign up at the Parks and Rec Office at 1000 W. Country Club Dr. Call (928) 474-5242 ext. 7 for more information.
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Monty James, shown here getting set to tie down a calf in the season opening rodeo in Payson in September, ranks second in the Arizona High School Rodeo Association season point standings in calf roping. The top four in the standings at the end of the season qualify for the Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyo.
Several Rim Country kids do well in Safford SAFFORD — Rim Country youngsters performed well in the Arizona High School Rodeo Association and Arizona Junior High Rodeo Association rodeo in Safford on Jan. 17-18. Monty James tied for the average buckle in the high school calf roping for the weekend. He placed third on Saturday and third on Sunday and also finished second in Saturday’s team roping. Denton Petersen placed fourth in the calf roping on Saturday and 10th in the steer wrestling on Sunday. Bryndee Hall placed seventh in the high
school pole bending on Saturday and third in the breakaway on Sunday, as well as 10th in the goat tying. Bryce Stodghill placed 10th in the calf roping on Sunday. In the junior high division, Kenslie Rose placed third in barrel racing on Saturday and eighth in pole bending. On Sunday, she took sixth in the pole bending. Emily Daniels placed fifth in pole bending and 10th in the barrel racing on Saturday. Other entrants from our area were: Josh Barlow, Kaycee Simpson, Taylor North and Makiah Taylor. Several Payson area kids are sitting pret-
ty high in the state standings for the season. The top four in each event following the finals will qualify for the national finals this summer. The high school finals rodeo is set for Rock Springs, Wyo. And the Junior High Finals Rodeo is in Des Moines, Iowa. In the high school division, Bryndee Hall is second in breakaway, Monty James is second in calf roping, and Bryce Stodghill is fourth in team roping among heelers. In the junior high division, Emily Daniels is fourth in pole bending, Kenslie Rose is sixth in barrel racing, seventh in pole bending and 10th in ribbon roping, and Makiah Taylor is ninth in barrel racing. The next action on the circuit is Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in Cottonwood.
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aroundthe rim PS students ready for science fair The writer’s Science fairs are among the most social sciences, environmental sciences iconic and eagerly anticipated high- and more. Last year P/S school produced counlights of most every public school, especially those with elementary and middle ty medalists in medical and health, animal science, chemistry and plant school grades. Most unique about them is they give science. The team is coached by Stacy children who might be more academically inclined than athletically or musi- Flannigan. cally gifted a chance to take center Muffins and more stage. At Pine Strawberry School, the Also at Pine Strawberry School, learned among the student body are Muffins for Moms is on the agenda for in the process of wrapping up their 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 in the library fair projects, which will be shown and and school will be dismissed at 1:30 judged Jan. 26-30. p.m., Friday, Feb. 6. Progress reports The projects will be on public display will also go home that day. Feb. 3-7 in the Isabelle Hunt Memorial The Muffins for Moms celebration Library. honors mothers and the international Pine Strawberry School science fair celebration known as Mother’s Day. winners along with other champions Students in the elementary and middle from around Gila County will compete school treat mothers and grandmothers March 5 in the Regional Science Fair to muffins and drinks and a few presenin Miami. tations. Winners there advance April 7-9 to the Phoenix Convention Center for At the library the granddaddy of all competitions — The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library Arizona State Science and Engineering will be the site for a “Design your Fair. Own Valentine� gala from Feb. 10-13. The state fair brings together first Children of all ages are welcome to place winners from school, district, design their own special valentine with county and regional science fairs all supplies provided by the around Arizona to compete for library staff. thousands of dollars in prizes rattlin’ The library will be closed on and scholarships. the rim Saturday, Feb. 14. Pine Strawberry School At 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, has a rich science fair histoFeb. 25 the monthly Movie ry producing local champions Madness program will feature who have gone on to show well the showing of Walt Disney in both the county and state movie “Jake and the Neverland showdowns. Pirates – Battle for the Book.� At last year’s county fair, The movie is 141 minutes in Pine Strawberry School’s length. aspiring scientists won seven Max Foster The best advice from library bronze, two silver and five gold manager Becky Waer is for medals. children to bring their own pilProducing 14 top-three finishers at low so as to be comfortable on the floor county should be a point of pride on the and to show up early because fire codes Buffalo campus. restrict the number of children who can For science fair projects, students be in the library at one time. must adhere to the Scientific Method Refreshments will be served. which is: Observe —  Look around and ask Hashknife in town questions. The public is invited to turn out from Hypothesize — Make a guess at the 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 answer. Experiment — Prove the hypothesis to witness the Hashknife Pony Express ride and mail pickup at the Pine post by testing it. Draw a Conclusion — Think about office. Pine Strawberry School students will the evidence. In competing, students must enter also be on site to cheer on the ridtheir projects in one of several Arizona ers who began their horseback ride in Science and Engineering Foundation Holbrook and will continue on to the finish in Scottsdale. categories. A handful of Hashknife riders were In the elementary division (grades 5 and 6) they include animal science, at the school on Jan. 9 to promote the mathematical sciences, physics and 2015 ride. astronomy, plant sciences, comput- Teen downs buck er science, chemistry, medicine and health, and more. Cooper Wantland, 15, had the thrill The junior high division (grades 7 of a young hunter’s lifetime last week and 8) include engineering, medicine when he bagged a whitetail buck while and health science, behavioral and hunting with his father Jeff Wantland.
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Cooper Wantland downed this buck with a shot from his Matthews Compound bow from about 36 yards. Cooper downed the deer with one shot from his Matthews Compound bow from about 36 yards. The Wantlands say they had been hunting for days without luck when they spotted the whitetail running in the distance. Jeff used a grunt call to lure the buck into shooting distance. The buck scored a 75 in Pope and Young rankings. Although Cooper has downed big game on rifle hunts, this was his first with a bow.
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See’s candy raffles are becoming quite popular at the library due to the sweet bounty prize and reasonably priced tickets. The lucky winner of this year’s Valentine’s Day See’s raffle will receive a basket stuffed with about $160 worth of the scrumptious goodies. Tickets are currently on sale — six for $5 or 15 for $10 for the raffle to be held at noon, Friday, Feb. 13 in the library. Licavoli to retire
Longtime Pine Strawberry School Business Manager Mary Jo Licavoli will be retiring this summer after 25 years with the district. Principal/Superintendent Cody Barlow is now accepting applications for her replacement. Visit the school or call (928) 475-3283 for more information. Friends host Pinto
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so much to support the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, has lined up a special guest for its 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23 meeting in the activity room. Robin Pinto is a landscape historian with the University of Arizona who also works with the National Park Service and other agencies studying the changing cultures and environment in Arizona. She has written narrative histories on ranching, homestead settlements, national parks and New Deal programs during the Great Depression. In January, near Tucson, she gave what was described as an “engaging presentation� on cattle, grasslands and a history of ranching in southeastern Arizona. She discussed the history of ranching and explored the impact of environmental changes across southeastern Arizona. The public is invited.
Things have been pretty quiet in the Village since the holidays What a delightful weekend we had but other than that, the Village seems visiting with our grandson Brian and to be recuperating from all the holiday his lovely wife Sarah. Brian and Sarah doings. I received an email this past week are both attending Arizona State University and each holds down a part- from one of our former residents Linda time job. They wanted to go fishing, but Stailey and she informed me that a we told them the creek isn’t stocked longtime Villager, Si Simons passed away Dec. 15, 2014. Si used to and the Rim lakes are closed, live in the house that is now so we decided to try Green the occupied by Chuck Walker. Valley Park Lake. At first, we village Linda commented that thought, “Where are the fish?� there are not too many of the We soaked the bait for a good “old-timers� left in the Village hour or so before anything from 1973. happened, then the trout started to bite and we walked away Condolences to Si’s family with eight trout between the for their loss. four of us. Naturally, we had a Special Olympics fish dinner that evening. Our grandson hardly has enough Janet Jacquelin Karrys, the time for school work and his Snyder daughter of George and Lucy job, so we were very happy that Karrys of Tonto Village II, won they found some time to spend a silver medal on Jan. 5 for her dance with us. routine on the ice.  Jacquelin danced to Tonto Village has been quiet the the Beatles’ “Twist and Shout� at the weeks after Christmas and New Year’s. Ice Den in Chandler. Jacquelin has been There have been a few part-time res- skating for 12 years and she practices idents who have come up from the at the Ice Den often. Congratulations to Valley to play in the snow and mud, you Jacquelin.
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On Jan. 20, Joan and Gary Norem of Tonto Village III celebrated their silver wedding anniversary — that’s 25 years. Joan is an avid domino player with the Domino Divas. Gary is the board chairman of the Hellsgate Fire Department. Congratulations to Gary and Joan. Jan. 24 is firefighter Bill Beller’s big day. Happy birthday to you. On Jan. 28, Tonto Village III resident Grace Daniels will add another candle to her birthday cake. Have a great day, Grace. Ron Gibson, someone who has been a supporter of the Hellsgate Fireflies for years, will also celebrate his big day on Jan. 28. Ron would often have the Fireflies on his radio program before he retired. The Fireflies would tell his audience about upcoming benefits for the auxiliary. A big thank you Ron, you were a big help in the promotion of the Fireflies. Happy birthday to you. If you have any items of interest to this column, please call me at (928) 4789935 or send them to my email address: janet_snyder2001@yahoo.com.
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I can’t tell you the exact date in 1939 that my life and my world expanded from a few streets in New York to the entire universe. It was the day of my entry into a world of ideas, but all I remember about it is almost freezing to death in a cold wet rain. That afternoon on Staten Island the heels of my second-grade class in Public School 16 clattered on wet concrete sidewalks in a hard rain that had slipped up on us at the exact point when it was too late to turn around and go back to school. Pedestrians rushed by, tires hissed on wet asphalt, the rain hammered down, and our teacher hurried on with a rain-soaked, grumbling, half frozen, 62-legged caterpillar following her. From my place at the rear of the long double line your turn — a place of honor because those of us at the rear were charged with calling out if anyone went astray — my eyes watched that sodden, loudly-complaining caterpillar splash its way across rain-wet sidewalks and wetter streets, Tom Garrett each of us dressed in what had been described in the slips we took home as “a long warm coat and hat suitable for dry cold weather.� Dry? Were they kidding? Our mothers had probably dug deeply into whatever Depression-era mothers dug into, but I have never seen a more raggedly dressed batch of kids in my life. You should have seen us Johnny! All those chubby, pink, ice-cold little legs dangling out from under sodden overcoats. At long last, one very wet, and very angry, caterpillar arrived at a large gray building and wriggled up a broad set of concrete steps. There we paused as our half-frozen teacher held open the tall glass door and counted us as we slogged inside. A loud screech sounded as she came up two legs short of the full set of 64. Then one of the kids reminded her that Dolores something-or-other had been left behind because she hadn’t brought her overcoat. Lucky Dolores! Why hadn’t I thought of that? Off came coats and hats in a frenzied shaking that spewed water everywhere, followed by a futile attempt to hang 31 dripping coats on 10 coat hooks. Herded into an unhappy circle on worn carpeting, we eyed an impossibly tall library lady who threatened us with “the wonderful world of books.� It’s a good thing that none of us in that coughing, shivering, nose-wiping, mob had a book, Johnny. We’d have thrown it at her! But then came something that made us, if not any happier, at least less to likely to commit mayhem. Two younger library ladies — ones with only partly gray hair — passed among us with cups of hot cocoa and suspicious looking cookies. On the cookies I passed, but the cocoa was chocolatey and warm, and some of us even managed to get a second cup, which helped to defrost our bodies, if not our attitudes. Next came more talk about the “wonderful world of books� — a boring harangue about responsibility, a great show of something called a library card, a long talk on how lucky we were to be getting one, a lengthy pause while 62 anxious eyes peered through the windows at the sun, which was now out, and a decision that since the rain had stopped we would each be allowed to check out “just one� book. We were offered our choice of books lying on large flat tables. I grabbed one at random, watched as a library lady checked it out to me on my “brand new card� — so she said with a proud double thud of her date stamp — and congratulated me, about what I wasn’t sure. As so, with a book of Chinese fairy tales safely stowed under my damp, smelly, handme-down overcoat, home I trudged. How was I to know that it was the first day of a new life for me, the day when the door to a world crowded with ideas had swung open and beckoned me inside?
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The King of Swing, Benny Goodman (above) and crooner Bing Crosby (below) were two of the top artists in the 1930s. by hard economic times than anyone in the music business, but the all-too-brief recording career of Robert Johnson (1936-37) would influence generations of performers. The music glories of swing helped distract a still-isolated America from the terrible violence across the sea. But not for long.
Following his departure from the Paul Whiteman Band, crooner Bing Crosby was the king of popular records during the 1930s, with nearly 150 charted hits from 1931-39 alone. This week’s question His commanding baritone ballad style carried In addition to Fred Astaire’s talented singsuch songs as “Just One More Chance” (1931) and the Great Depression theme “Brother, ing voice, he is also well-remembered for his Can You Spare a Dime?” (1932) to the top. tap dance prowess, which was prominently displayed in films of the era. In many of Fred Astaire proved to be just as his silver screen numbers, he was masterful on record as on screen with accompanied by his equally-talented “Night and Day” (1932) and Irving dj’s music female dance partner. Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek” (1935). trivia Can you name Astaire’s famous Trumpet virtuoso, Louis Armstrong, dance partner? Was it A) Rita earned a wide new audience with his Hayworth, B) Ginger Rogers, C) pop vocals, with such songs as “All of Jennifer Grey, or D) Olivia NewtonMe” (1932). Billy Holiday reigned as John? the era’s greatest jazz vocalist. The swing bands dominated the Last week’s question record charts in the second half of the 1930s. Benny Goodman, the King DJ Craig In 1924, Al Jolson, referred to as of Swing, scored big with “Sing, Sing, The World’s Greatest Entertainer, Sing (With a Swing)” (1938) and “And had one of the top hits of the decade. the Angels Sing” (1939). Artie Shaw had one Last week’s question asked if you could name of the swing era’s undisputed classics with that song. The choices were: A) “Pennsylvania his 1938 rendering of Cole Porter’s “Begin the 6-5000,” B) “Chicago (My Kind of Town),” C) Beguine.” Tommy Dorsey had record success “Luckenbach, Texas,” or D) “California, Here with “Marie” (1937) and “Boogie Woogie” I Come.” (1938), as did jazz artists Duke Ellington with The correct answer was “California, Here “Mood Indigo” (1931) and Count Basie with I Come” — his 16th No. 1 hit. He would go on “One O’Clock Jump” (1937). to score six more chart-topping hits before Country music moved during the 1930s the end of the decade, including “I’m Sitting from the traditional sounds of the Carter on Top of the World,” “When the Red, Red Family and Jimmie Rogers to the jazz-inflict- Robin Comes Bob-Bob-Bobbin’ Along” and ed “Western Swing” of Bob Wills & His Texas “Sonny Boy.” Playboys, with his two big hits “Spanish Two The other three choices were also popular Step” (1935) and “San Antonio Rose” (1939) recordings in their day, but came decades and the creation of bluegrass by Bill Monroe. later. “Pennsylvania 6-5000” (which was the Blues artists were perhaps more affected telephone number of the Café Rouge at New
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The Hashknife Pony Express riders will be galloping in to the Payson post office next Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 4:45 p.m. The annual event is always great family fun, with refreshments, good ol’ cowboy music (by us) and souvenir bandannas that the riders will be autographing for the kids. Tickets are still available for the evening’s “meet and greet the riders” dinner at 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway. To purchase tickets, call cowgirl Bonnie Holder at (928) 951-6536. DJ Craig – (928) 468-1482 www.djcraiginpayson.com
One especially memorable party with a guest from the other side Christopher Creek has had an early fall tradition for nearly 40 years. On the second Tuesday of September there was a gathering. The location was not necessarily a secret, but if you did not know the time or the place, you could bet you weren’t invited. Organizing committees have changed over the years going back to the original organizers Woody and Heber White. It was a party for locals, another week primarily; a farewell to sum- in the creek mer visitors and folks attending fell into two camps. You were either glad to see the throngs leave or you were thankful for their having been here. For years attendance at the party swelled to 80 or more and monsoonal showers never once inter- Rod Britain rupted the proceedings. Back in the heyday of the Flatlander Party, it fell within my purview to open the festivities by welcoming any newcomers and to say something of a farewell to those, if any, who had gone on to their reward since last year’s session. These were not long eulogies, but rather just some recognition and maybe a humorous story about the dearly departed. We’ll get back to that after we recognize Debbie Hidy. Debbie and husband Curt have had a place out at Colcord Estates for nearly eight years. Much of that time, the couple has made the trip to the Valley to work each weekend. They are both nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospital and work the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shifts
on Fridays and Saturdays. Debbie is in the OB department and Curt works the trauma ICU. Last Friday, friends and co-workers gathered to celebrate with Debbie as she retires after 31 years. Congratulations to Debbie from everybody in the Creek! Back in 2008 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Hashknife Pony Express ride by asking the trail boss to bring along the original 1883 branding iron. There were three or four inches of snow on the ground as a pretty impressive crowd braved the elements. A large campfire in the pit on the new Creekside patio was a popular spot. That was where the historic branding iron was heated and Olive Matus was one of the first to burn the Hashknife brand into a pine board. Each of the spectators in turn repeated the process and each went home with a unique souvenir of that day. Once again, next Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Hashknife gang will assemble at Creekside for the annual meet-and-greet before the mail-carrying riders make their hand-off on the Loop right in front of the restaurant. Sheila will feature sloppy joes and chili and the local gals will be bringing desserts that day. By the way, while you’re there, check out Mike’s remodel of the back-bar and the bar top. The “glass-like” finish looks magnificent and will now preserve the 40-plus years of historic carvings and the official USGS elevation marker, showing the community is 5908.56 feet above sea level. The Creek has had an inch and seven-tenths in the rain gauge from the snow and rainfall
the first three weeks of the year — for those of you who like to keep track. Eddie “Cook” had been an old friend going back years ago to our days down in the shadows of the Superstition Mountains. Here in the Creek we had worked together at the old Landmark for six years. Saying something about Eddie’s passing wasn’t an easy task. My recollection is having said something of his love of the annual party and what a guy he was … something rather inane. At the end was a call for everyone to raise their drink in a toast, “Here’s to Eddie!” The proximity and the brilliance of that bolt of lightning and the startling sound of that tremendous report drew the breath from everybody and they froze in fear for just that moment and heard the rumble as it echoed again and again up See Canyon. For a while not one word was spoken as folks were processing what had just happened. In a few minutes a bit of nervous chatter picked up and soon the party was on, once again. There were, of course, quite a number of small discussions throughout the remainder of the evening concerning the fact that the exact instant of the toast to Eddie the lightning strike hit the road not 100 feet away. That night everyone, all 80 of them to a man, was convinced that Eddie’s spirit had returned to the Creek to attend the Flatlander Party one last time … and that’s another week in the Creek. Oh, next week join in a discussion with Bob Magness when Heber White weighed in with his opinion and made his presence known.
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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: 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 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 meet the guys on the Hashknife team and have a Mexican dinner with them for only $15 per person. Tickets available soon. Saturday, Jan. 31 - Sounds Unlimited plays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; enjoy 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; music by Landon Shill.
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The Tonto Amateur Radio Association (TARA) recently installed officers for 2015. Pictured are, from left, President Ray Adams, K7MLE; Vice President Nick Nicols, N1CK; Past President Dan Babcock, N4XWE; Trustee John Swenson, W7VNO; Secretary Peri Cline, KD7DMB; Treasurer George White, KK7IB; Trustee Wayne Troutman, KC7FKW; and Trustee Ed Vos, KD7JSW. TARA maintains an open 2 meter repeater, N7TAR, in Payson. Please see the TARA website, www.TontoRadio.org for details about joining. pants over the seven stages of life’s spiritual journey. Using seven key passages from Genesis through Revelation as a guide, this workshop reveals the eternal nature of life, helping those attending embrace the gift of each moment and the blessing of each challenge, resulting in a life journey of joy. A $15 love offering is requested, with a light lunch served for an additional $5 love offering. The workshop will be held at Central Arizona Board of Realtors Conference Room, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Suite 14. Go online to unityofpayson@gmail.com for more information and to reserve a spot.
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Overeaters Anonymous meets from 2 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson. There are no fees or dues. The only membership requirement is a desire to not compulsively overeat anymore. Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 9783706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 8280917 or (928) 478-4361.
site, please contact Judy Spivey at (928) 474-8833 or Bill Davis at at (928) 474-2176.
JULIETs meet
JULIETs, Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together, meets for lunch and conversation the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Airport at 11:30 a.m. It is just for fun, no book to read, no dish to make. Everyone is welcome, no reservations required. The next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 27. For additional information, please call Chris Tilley at (928) 4689669.
Bridge results
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at Tiny’s Family Restaurant. Members and guests may gather at 11 a.m. to order lunch and to socialize. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Adam Shepherd, Gila County Sheriff will speak. Call Nancy Cox at (928) 4721172 for more information.
Overeaters Anonymous
• A cat’s meow is usually not directed at another cat, but at a human. To communicate with other cats, they will usually hiss, purr and spit. • Outdoor cats’ lifespan averages about 3 to 5 years; indoor cats have lives that last 16 years or more. • Cats show affection and mark their territory by Humane Society rubbing on people. Glands of Central on their face, tail and paws Arizona release a scent to make its mark. ADOPTION • Each side of a cat’s face OPTIONS has about 12 whiskers. • A fingerprint is to a human as a nose is to a cat. • According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), about 50 million of our cats are overweight. • Cats have 24 more bones than humans. • A cat’s field of vision does not cover the area right under its nose. • Genetically, a cat’s brain is more similar to that of a human than a dog’s brain. • Cats use their whiskers to measure openings, indicate mood and general navigation. • Cats have over 100 sounds in their vocal repertoire, while dogs only have 10. DOGS
• Fifty-eight percent of dog owners include their dogs in their annual holiday photos. • At age one, dogs have the same level of physical development that humans have at age 15. • Feeling a bit anxious? Studies indicate that petting your dog can lower your blood pressure. • Walt Disney’s family dog was a poodle named Lady. • Dogs’ sense of hearing can reach four times the distance of humans. • Dogs are not colorblind. They are able to detect color in their vision, just not as vividly as humans. • After the scandal, one of Michael Vick’s fighting dogs ended up being a therapy dog and brought joy to dying children. • Dogs could participate in doggie blood drives: dogs are able to donate blood to fellow pooches. • A typical dog has the same brain aptitude level as a toddler. Dogs can comprehend about 250 words and count up to 5. • For running purposes, the shoulder blades on dogs are not attached to the rest of the skeleton. HSCAZ Resale Store & Vintage Boutique
As we celebrate February, the “Love Month,”
we do love our four-legged friends. Their unconditional love is always there when we need it most. Therefore, it is the desire of our store to meet their immense needs at the Humane Society of Central Arizona shelter. You can highly assist us in reaching our daily needs by remembering us when it is time to pass on items you no longer need, such as furniture, recreational vehicles, appliances, autos, boats, tools, movies, household items, jewelry and gently used clothing. Stop by and see why we are one of the best resale stores in Payson. The Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique is located at 510 W. Historical Main Street; open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adoptable Pets
Following are just two of the many wonderful pets available for adoption at the HSCAZ shelter, located at 605 W. Wilson Ct. (south of Main Street and east of South McLane Road); hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All pets are already spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. For more information, call (928) 4745590 or visit www.humanesocietycentralaz.org. CURRY
Hello there, I can be a shy and quiet little guy, who will take some time to warm up to you! After some gentle petting and quiet time I will be your best friend! I am a gentleman with a minor heart condition; Curry I don’t let it slow me down though! I still enjoying romping in the yard with my pals! I greatly enjoy getting out to the yard to play with my friends, and afterwards cuddle up for a nap! I would do my best in a home with a doggie buddy that is playful and equally as snuggly as I am! Since I am a little on the timid side, I would be more comfortable in a home with older kids that I can chill with while they do their homework or play video games; after all I would make a great mascot; look how cute I am! KATZEN
I’m Katzen and it is very nice to meet you! I really enjoy getting back scratches and a good petting behind the ears. But belly rubs are my favorite! As you can see, I have some problem with my weight, but the staff here has helped me Katzen lose 2 pounds while I have been in their care. I will do best in a home that is willing to keep up my diet, and not give in to my adorableness! Since I am an older gal, play isn’t really in my vocabulary much these days. What I do like is a warm, comfy bed that I can really enjoy my naps in.
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guarantee. Must be able to ride a horse and repair fences. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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 and feeding supplemental food to livestock. Returning worker may be offered longevity pay and/or production bonus. Signed contract may be required.
and repair fences. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Returning workers may be offered longevity pay and/or production bonus. 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. May assist with irrigating, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock.
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20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257 Polish Pottery, Fenton Glass, Sun Purple Glass Available at Pine Country Antiques in Pine, 4078 Highway 87, 928-476-2219
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928-468-2026 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!
YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALE: 303 S. Granite Drive, Thurs. Jan 22, thru Sat. Jan. 24, from 7am to 2pm. Daily. Tools, Art Work, Furniture, etc.
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.
MOVING SALES 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
Moving Sale 613 N. Blue Spruce Rd. Payson 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.
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
Gila County Career Opportunities Globe:
Lube Specialist Public Health Nurse Juvenile Detention Officer Associate Jury Commissioner Temporary PHEP Planner Temporary Accounting Clerk Spec. Property Appraiser I
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.
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! Treatment Coordinator
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
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!
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TRAILERS 1969 Reids Equipment Trailer 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.
EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL
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.
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCED HVAC TECH & PLUMBER WANTED
Newspaper 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 small-town living Send resume, writing samples and a cover letter to our editor, paleshire@payson.com
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
Retail Merchandiser 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.
Order: 10073948 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: Battalion Chief- Sherrie has ad art#: 20123896 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 2.00
Town of Payson FIRE BATTALION CHIEF
$21.16 - $31.73/hr plus excellent benefits. 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
SALES/MARKETING 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 Debco Construction
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 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 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 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
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
R.W.P. CARPENTRY & REMODELING: Quality Additions, Cabinet Installation, Decks, Finnish Work, Painting, Drywall, Etc.20yrs Experience, Licensed & Bonded ROC200461, Payson B/L#PH9305, Call Robin 1-928-595-1816
HANDYMAN DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling, Firewood. 928-478-6139 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
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HIRING: Medical Computer Typist & Front Office Manager, both w/REQUIRED PRIOR Med Office experience & knowledge: Word/Excell; Hours: 4 Days/wk; Pay DO Experience. Mail Resume & References to Payson Specialty Clinic, PO Box 1463, Payson,AZ 85547
MOBILES FOR SALE Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Park Model, Like New, In Great Location, 40K Invested, Any Reasonable Offer (Fishing Boat Included) 928-978-3538 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712
RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Unfurnished, RAINBOW APTS. Pets-No! $550/mo Dep.Req. 928-970-0158 or 928-970-1330 Apartments for Rent
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly
ASPEN COVE
801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8042
Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Apartments For Rent
Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!
Forest Hills Condominiums
333 N. McLane Large 1-2 Bedrooms WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER COVERED PARKING PET FRIENDLY CLOSE TO RUMSEY PARK & LIBRARY
Call Caroline 928-472-6055
Lazy “D” Ranch Star Valley RV Spaces, Studio Apts. (Water, Sewer,Trash, Cable Included) For Details and Availability Call 928-474-2442 Positively Payson
Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes
HAULING
Beautiful, Amazing LARGE Apartments
(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor
Call Cindy for details and availability (928) 472-9238 or email tontooaksapts@yahoo.com
Lawn Care
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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!
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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 1000sf to 3350sf 928-978-0149 Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 Doctor/Medical Office 1650sf, 3 Exam Rooms, 928-978-0149 Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558
CONDOMINIUMS 2Br/2Ba Town-House, $875.p/m, Smoking-No, Across from Green Valley Lake, Contact Virginia, 623-780-1394 Cell 602-615-5142
HOMES FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba Furnished, Senior Neighborhood/Pine, $600.mo; Application/Credit Report, Required, 928-476-3989 Smoking/Pets-No
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Needed: Full Time Certified Care Giver, Fingerprint Clearance, First Aid and CPR Required, Please Call: 928-595-2068 or 928-978-3319
PT Certified MA for Busy Dermatology Practice in Payson, Submit Resume to Fax 928-472-6025
HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187
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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
55+ OxBow Estates, 2008 Laurel Creek Park Model 1 Br, Fully Furnished, w/Deck & Shed, $29,500 or Rent to Own $650 w/Lease 928-476-8650, www.juniperroost.com
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Caregiver, CNA, FIngerprint Card CPR currently has openings, Call for details, 928-472-3176
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
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
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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Order: 10073780 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Serv Keywords: One temporarySCHLEGEL opening. Worker RANCH may or mayCOMPANY not ride a horse.#CO6020344 Must have 6 months experience as art#: 20123673 a General Ranch Worker and provide (1) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicants skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. $11.37 per hour + housing. Dates of need: Class: General 02/15/2015 Returning workers may be offered longevity pay and/or production Size: 2.00toX10/31/2015. 2.50 bonus - signed contract may be required. live in fixed or mobile unit away from ranch headquarters. 3/4 work guarantee. Work 40 hours per week. Longer hours (night shifts during calving) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be offered. All work tools and equipment provided. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worker will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Performs any combination of the following tasks on the ranch. Attend to livestock-feeds and waters livestock on range or at ranch headquarters–calving, maintaining cattle herd health. Wean calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Herds livestock to pasture for grazing. Examines animals to detect diseases and injuries. Assist with castration of livestock, and identification marking. Drag hay fields and spread manure using tractor. Maintain all ranch buildings, equipment, fences, corrals, cabins, range improvements, and livestock equipment used for proper cattle management. Clean ditches to prepare for irrigation. Fencing, irrigation, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock. Assist with shipping. Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employer‘s requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climactic conditions.
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Order: 10073779 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Serv Keywords: CREEKasLAND & CATTLE, #CO6020964 Must possessBUFFALO 6 months experience a livestock worker andLLC provide the contact inforart#: mation20123672 of one previous employer who can speak to appicant’s livestock worker experience. Dates of need: 02/15/2015 thru 12/15/2015. Six temporary position openings. Class: General $875.00 per X month Size: 2.00 2.00plus room and board. Live in mobile camp or bunkhouse. 3/4 work
Order: 10073793 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Serv Keywords: RANCH #CO6015672 Must possessG5 6 months experience as a livestock worker and provide one letter of referart#: 20123693 ence to that experience. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Dates of need: 02/15/2015 thru Class: General 12/15/2015. Five temporary position openings. $875.00 per month plus housing and Size: 2.00 X 2.00 food. Live in mobile camp or bunkhouse. 3/4 work guarantee. Must be able to ride a horse
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garding 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:JPMC Specialty fka WM Specialy by JPMorg; 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: 12/15/2014 /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 12/15/2014, 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-4503590 01/09/2015, 01/16/2015, 01/23/2015, 01/30/2015
22, 2009 and recorded January 28, 2009, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2009-000902 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 19, 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 2, PAYSON NORTH UNIT FOUR, according to Map No. 452 records, of Gila County, Arizona. TOGETHER WITH an undivided interest in and to Tracts A through G, inclusive as shown on said plat. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 1007 N Bern Cir Payson, AZ 85541-3955. Tax Parcel No.: 302-68-002 2. 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:Bank of America, N.A.; Care of/Servicer: Bank of
15635: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-05734 Singer 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 $140,160.00 executed by Margaret L Singer, and Carl J Singer Jr, wife and husband as joint tenants with right of survivorship, 1007 N Bern Cir Payson, AZ 85541-3955 , dated January
LEGAL NOTICES America/Fidelity Bank of America, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley, CA 93063; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 12/18/2014 /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 12/18/2014, 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-4503779 01/09/2015, 01/16/2015, 01/23/2015, 01/30/2015 15636: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-40505 Deppe 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 $370,500.00 executed by Mary J. Deppe, an unmarried woman, as her sole and separate property, To correct legal description , dated September 23, 2008 and recorded October 8, 2008, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2008-013239 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 18, 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
LEGAL NOTICES 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 I Parcel B, as shown on Record of Survey recorded as Survey Map No. 1307, being in Section 32, Township 11 North, Range 11 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 92 E Arena Drive Payson, AZ 85541. Tax Parcel No.: 302-59-011B 0. 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:Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Care of/Servicer: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc 3476 Stateview Boulevard, MAC #X7801-014 Fort Mill, SC 29715; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 12/17/2014 /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
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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 12, 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 12th
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15639: 1/9, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/2015 TS No. AZ05000460-14-1 APN 304-36-151 2 TO No. 8501061 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 September 18, 2006 and recorded on October 6, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-017247 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 20, 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: 123 West Black Mountain Road, Payson, AZ 85541 LOT 141, OF DEER CREEK VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA RECORDED IN MAP(S) NO. 589 THROUGH 589 A. APN: 304-36-151 2 Original Principal Balance $267,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor CHARLES LEON OWENS AND WANDA KAY OWENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 123 West Black Mountain Road, Payson, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary OneWest Bank N.A. c/o Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank N.A. 2900 ESPERANZA CROSSING AUSTIN, TX 78758
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acknowledged before me on 12/17/2014, 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-4503790 01/09/2015, 01/16/2015, 01/23/2015, 01/30/2015
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LEGAL NOTICES 15633: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-03141 Knowlton 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 $88,631.00 executed by Mark M. Knowlton, an unmarried man, 5629 E. English Avenue Globe, AZ 85501 , dated March 4, 2006 and recorded March 16, 2006, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2006-004668 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 16, 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 surface and ground to a depth of 200 feet immediately beneath the surface of: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 16, CENTRAL HEIGHTS, according to Map No. 52, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 5629 E. English Avenue Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 207-08-150 0. 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, re-
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LEGAL NOTICES day of December, 2014, before me, LINDSAY M. BROWN personally appeared ROSENDA 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. Lindsay M. Brown Notary Public Maricopa County, Arizona My Comm. Expires 04-09-15 Lindsay M. Brown, Notary Public Commission Expires: April 9, 2015 P1125800 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 01/30/2015 15645: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of ELEONORE LEMANS, Deceased. No. PB2014 00108 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OTIS MARION TRIMBLE has been appointed Personal Representative of the above Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within sixty (60) days of the mailing or other delivery of this Notice, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative as follows: c/o Richard B. Johnson, Attorney-at-Law, 1003 N. Rosewood Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. DATED this 5th day of January 2015. LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD B. JOHNSON, By /s/ Richard B. Johnson, Richard B. Johnson, 1003 N. Rosewood Circle, Payson, AZ 85541, Attorney for the Personal Representative. 15646: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/2015 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 12/10/2014 TS No. : AZ-14-629324-BF Order No.: 140142896-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/27/2007 and recorded 8/9/2007 as Instrument 2007-013453, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 3/18/2015 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOTS 74 AND 75, OF COLCORD MOUNTAIN HOMESITES, AC-
LEGAL NOTICES CORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 239. Purported Street Address: 895 SOUTH RUNNING ELK ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 303-19-075A Original Principal Balance: $212,012.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): SEAN TANNER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY PO BOX 2421, PAYSON, AZ 85547 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) -645-7711 Sales Line: 714-573-1965 Login to: w w w. p r i o r i t y p o s t i n g . c o m AZ-14-629324-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TS No.: AZ-14-629324-BF Dated: 12/9/2014 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Reina Isip, Assistant Secretary State of: California County of: San Diego On 12/9/2014 before me, Ashley Maxwell , a notary public, personally appeared Reina Isip who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
LEGAL NOTICES his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Ashley Maxwell Commission No. 2065217 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/18/2018 IDSPub #0075753 1/16/2015 1/23/2015 1/30/2015 2/6/2015 15648: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. PB2014-00118 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In re the Estate of: HARRY WONG, Decedent. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BONNIE A. LAM has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within the time prescribed in A.R.S. §14-3803, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at the law offices of Bellah Perez PLLC, 5622 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. DATED this 2 day of December, 2014. /s/Bonnie A. Lam Personal Representative 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/15 CNS-2703431# 15649: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23/2015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of: John A. Swanson, an Adult, Deceased Case No.: PB2014-00117 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jennifer Barbone has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on December 18, 2014.
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LEGAL NOTICES 2. ADDRESS OF PERSONAL REPRESNTATIVE: The address of the personal representative is: 13270 W. Mulberry Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. 3. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS: All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of the claims will be forever barred. 4. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 13270 W. Mulberry Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. 5. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED: December 27, 2014. /s/ Jennifer Barbone, Jennifer Barbone 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 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. 15654: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2015 TS/File 201709T.10066 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The follow-
LEGAL NOTICES ing legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on DECEMBER 1, 2008, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2008-015177 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on MARCH 13, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: Lot 24, RIM TRAIL MOUNTAIN CLUB TRACT PLAT 2, according to Map No. 97, records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Property Address: 194 NORTH RIM TRAIL RD., PAYSON, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 302-04-018C. Original Principal Balance: $500,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: POLYCOMP TRUST COMPANY FBO RICHARD C. ZIGRANG IRA 3902850 and WILLIAM D. ZIGRANG, Trustee of the WILLIAM D. ZIGRANG MONEY PURCHASE AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN and HELEN FAIRFIELD, Trustee of the HELEN L. FAIRFIELD TRUST dated 4/9/2004 and RICHARD W. LAYTON and MARY K. LAYTON, Trustee of the RICHARD W. and MARY K. LAYTON TRUST dated 9/12/1974 and TERRY WILLIAM BLATNICK and LISA BLATNICK, Co-Trustees of the BLATNICK FAMILY TRUST dated 12/11/2000 and SEASIDE FUNDING INC., a California corporation, 28430 LOMO DR., RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275 and 701 NEWHALL RD., HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010 and 79630 RANCHO LA QUINTA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253 and 7164 EADS AVE., LA JOLLA, CA 92037 and 1426 COOP ST., ENCINITAS, CA 92024 and 6965 EL CAMINO REAL #105-545, CARLSBAD, CA 92009. Original/Current Trustor: ROGER J. ABDIN, 26223 N. 93RD AVE., PEORIA, AZ 85383. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $499,361.25 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: NOVEMBER 19, 2014. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as
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LEGAL NOTICES Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on December 10, 2014, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018 15658: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY in the Matter of The Estate of Jody John Janssen (X) an Adult Case Number PB201400111 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Barton has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on 11/24/2014. Address: 615 W. Main St Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3.NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 615 W. Main St. Suite C, Payson, AZ 85541 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors DATED: 1/13/15 Jo Ellen Vork Attorney for Jody John Janssen Estate 15659: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY in the Matter of The Estate of ROGER W. BUDDE (X) an Adult Case Number PB201400096 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Francoise Perdue has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on 10/2/2014. Address: 615 W. Main St Suite C Payson, AZ 85541
LEGAL NOTICES 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3.NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 615 W. Main St. Suite C, Payson, AZ 85541 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors DATED: 1/13/15 Jo Ellen Vork Attorney for Roger W. Budde Estate 15660: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE TS No.: AZ1400264047 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 021-976032-7-703 TSG No.: 8496949 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 11/25/2014 IN THE OFFICE OF THE GILA COUNTY RECORDER. The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on 04/20/1999 in Instrument number 1999 6695, book number , at page , records of GILA County, Arizona, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT (in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ, on 02/24/2015 at 11:00AM of said day: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto and Incorporated Herein for All Purposes. Exhibit A LOT 35, OF CRESTLINE TERRACE UNIT ONE AMENDED, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 153. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL COAL, OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERAL DEPOSTER RESERVED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 41, OF REAL ESTATE DEEDS, PAGE 211. Property Address: 1205 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, GLOBE, AZ 85501-1514 Tax Parcel No.: 205-28-035 Original Principal Balance: $89,826.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. c/o WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD FT. MILL, SC 29715 Name and Address of Trustee: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, 6 Campus Circle, 2nd Floor, Westlake, TX 76262. Name and Address of
LEGAL NOTICES Original Trustor: JAMES G. HARO AND CAROLYN M. HARO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, 1205 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, GLOBE, AZ 85501-1514. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note(s) advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Dated: 11/24/2014 First American Title Insurance Company, 6 Campus Circle, 2nd Floor, Westlake, TX 76262 877-276-1894 DEEANN GREGORY AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY The successor Trustee appointed herein qualifies as a Trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a title insurance company as required by Arizona Revised Statutes Section 33-803, Subsection (A)(I). This company may be assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain may be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number on the day before the sale: (916) 939-0772 or visiting http://search.nationwideposting.com/prope r t y S e a r c h Te r m s . a s p x Name of Trustee’s Regulator: Arizona Department of Insurance. State of Texas County of Tarrant. Before me, Tammy Rossum on this day personally appeared DEEANN GREGORY, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that this person executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this 11/24/2014. Tammy Rossum (Notary Seal) TAMMY ROSSUM Notary Public, State of Texas My Commission Expires February 03, 2016 NPP0240690 To: PAYSON ROUNDUP 01/23/2015, 01/30/2015, 02/06/2015, 02/13/2015
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After a decade of casual visits, Robert and Jacquie Marshall noticed Payson lacked a true sports bar. So they decided to do something about it. That’s why the couple opened Native Grill & Wings at 210 E. Highway 260 on Aug. 25 in the building that formerly housed China Wok and Country Kitchen in the Payson Village Shopping Center. Native Grill features 28 televisions tuned into sports programming throughout its 6,100 square feet with a maximum occupancy of 240. “This is a sports-centric place,” Robert said. Business has been great in the five months since they opened. People waited for a table for most of the first couple of weeks and visitors from the Valley wanting to play in the snow that arrived beginning New Year’s Eve led to waiting lists for tables from Jan. 1-5. “We were slammed,” Jacquie said. The traditional glut of college football games on New Year’s Day didn’t hurt, and they expect a packed house for Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 1. “We’ve already taken some reservations for the Super Bowl,” Jacquie said. Native Grill & Wings is a sponsor of this year’s Super Bowl XLIX, which will be played in Glendale. In honor of the 49th Super Bowl, they’ll serve 49-cent wings all day and staff will wear jerseys with the No. 49, with the men wearing Willy jerseys and the women wearing Chick jerseys, a nod to the company’s Chick ’N Willy mascot, which is a chicken “Chick” riding a buffalo “Willy.” The restaurant also features 49-cent wings all day every Tuesday, which makes that a popular day for customers. The business also features good crowds Thursday through Sunday most weeks. Although the restaurant serves everything from a wide variety of appetizers, eight kinds of salads, soup, wraps, six different burgers, sandwiches, pizza, calzones and chicken strips, chicken wings are a big hit with patrons, who can order flavors one at time when they dine in. Jacquie says they order about 2,000 pounds of wings per week from U.S. Foods, the supplier for all 32 of the restaurants in the chain. The restaurant offers 12 sauces and six dry rubs for the wings. Among the most popular wings are Hot and Strawberry Hot. Those adventurous souls who like their wings really hot and are brave enough can try The Ghost, which “will scare the hell out of you,” according to the menu. Well, I don’t know about that, but they will make you think before ordering a dozen. My tongue and lips were on fire for about 10 minutes after I decided
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I had to give one a try. Just make sure you have enough ice water or beer on hand before putting one near your mouth. And, as Jacquie warned, don’t rub your eyes after handling one. The Payson restaurant employs about 45 part-time employees. Jacquie is a Tempe High graduate who earned her bachelor’s degree in childhood education from Arizona State and spent 16 years teaching kindergarten in the Valley before venturing into the restaurant business a few years ago. Robert graduated from Mesa Dobson High and worked in global customer support for a semiconductor company called Nanometrics in California. The couple met in the Valley and will celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary this April. They spend a lot of time at the bar, anywhere from 60 to 70 hours per week. Their two “kids” are a chocolate Lab named Zeus and a husky named Smoke. Speaking of dogs, several customers have been asking about the possibility of bringing their dogs to the bar. “We have a patio and a lot of guests have asked if they can bring their dogs on the patio, so we’ll look into a permit for that after the Super Bowl,” Robert said. They moved to the area from the Valley just as they were opening the restaurant, which made it a challenging time. “We had a lot going on,” Robert said. The couple said they fell in love with Payson on their many visits here, and when the opportunity to open up a Native Grill & Wings franchise presented itself, they jumped. “One of the reasons we chose Payson is because of the people in town,” Robert said. “We’ve been coming here for 15-20 years and people in Payson are really friendly; you can wave to people on the street.”
Jacquie and Robert Marshall say business has been great at Native Grill & Wings since they opened the restaurant at 210 E. Highway in the Payson Village Shopping Center.
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