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The mighty El Niño wimped out.

But stay tuned: Winter may come roaring back in March.

That’s the gist of an update issued this week by the National Weather Service, explaining half apologetically how the third-strongest sea-surface warming El Niño has so far produced just an average winter in Northern Arizona.

Of course, after a decade of drought even a “normal” winter’s rain and snow comes as a relief — but so far El Niño hasn’t produced anything like the piles of snow forecasters expected.

But warm, dry conditions settled in two weeks ago — and will continue for another week or two, according to the current forecast.

Of course, strong El Niños can produce wet conditions all the way into May — and the forecast still calls for above normal rain and snow in March and into April. That could offer a welcome delay in the region’s increasingly dangerous fire season.

If even an average winter fosters the growth of lots of grass, which then dries out in a hot April-June stretch — fire danger could spike. On the other hand, the dry winter of 2014 yielded the mildest fire season in years mostly because of an unexpected wet spell in May and June.

As the Weather Service El Niño Summary concluded: “Will this winter and spring end up as a boom or a bust for Arizona?

We’ll have to wait to see what the next couple months bring.

Enjoy the warm weather forecast over the next week or two, and be prepared for some more active weather when the storms start to roll in again. There’s still a lot of atmospheric ‘fuel’ out there with the El Niño conditions, and additional strong storms are expected. Stay tuned to the latest from the National Weather Service and we’ll keep you up on the latest forecasts for your area.”

So what happened to the vaunted El Niño?

Well, it’s complicated.

The El Niño sea surface warming in the Eastern Pacific

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Alexis Bechman

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A Payson man was placed on probation Tuesday for his first drug conviction per Arizona’s drug offense law that gives firsttime offenders a break.

Under the 1996 Drug Medicalization, Prevention and Control Act, better known as “Prop. 200,” a judge must sentence a first-time drug offender for personal possession to probation, with the goal to treat these nonviolent offenders with treatment and education instead of locking them up.

However, after three strikes for personal possession of drugs or paraphernalia, defendants are

no longer eligible for Prop. 200’s favorable sentencing rules and a judge can dole out prison time.

Shane Edward Clark got his first strike on a drug conviction.

In early April, a Tonto Apache Police Department officer saw Clark and another man smoking marijuana in a vehicle in the Mazatzal Casino parking lot, according to a police report.

The officer reportedly found heroin, marijuana and an AK-47 in the vehicle.

Police arrested Clark on several charges, but he took a deal with the Gila County Attorney’s Office and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of drug

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Photo radar ban?

Star Valley’s cash cow at risk by

Teresa McQuerrey

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A massive plume of smoke from a 3,000-acre controlled burn alarmed some residents this week.

Controlled burn rattles residents by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A towering pillar of smoke alarmed many Payson residents this week, but the U.S. Forest Service says the smoke’s a good thing — rising from a controlled burn on 3,000 acres of brush.

The burn was part of a large, landscape scale, broadcast fire treatment off Houston Mesa Road.

Crews started burning brush on Tuesday and continued through Wednesday in the area between Gillian Gap and First Crossing.

A tower of smoke dominated the skies above Payson and Star Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday, frightening many residents.

Officials say smoke may linger in the area through Friday.

Crews closed Forest Road 198, the Pyeatt Draw Road and FR 433, in Mayfield Canyon, temporarily for public safety.

Crews on the ground closely monitor the growth, rate and spread of smoke from a prescribed fire.

• See Controlled, page 8A

Lawmakers continue to push for several bills to shut down photo radar operations on state highways, including the Star Valley speed cameras that generate about $1 million in revenue annually.

Every session of the Arizona Legislature for the past several years has seen bills introduced to eliminate or modify the rights of cities and towns to use photo enforcement systems. This year four different bills would impact photo enforcement. They include everything from prohibiting it (HB 2540); not allowing it on highways maintained by the state (SB 1241); letting voters decide whether or not to have it (SB 1520); and eliminating the threat of a license suspension for failure to appear for a violation recorded by photo enforcement (HB 2122).

Safest of cities

20th lowest crime rate in state by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

Payson ranked as one of the 20 safest cities in Arizona in a statewide, city-by-city rating system developed by SafeWise.

The survey compiled FBI crime data on every town in Arizona with more than 2,000 residents.

The survey method compared 2012 data reported to the FBI that included the rate per 1,000 population of violent crimes, consisting of aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder and robbery, as well as property crimes, consisting of arson, burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft.

Payson ranked No. 20 statewide.

Florence ranked No. 1, followed by Clifton, Fedonia and Snowflake.

The Payson Police Department hailed the ranking in a press release on Thursday.

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be selected for this prestigious award. We encourage residents to join in the partnership between the community and the Payson Police Department to continue this trend. The SafeWise brand has been recognized by many trusted publications, including The Huffington Post, AngiesList, Mashable and Homes.com, for their efforts to award law enforcement, neighborhood watch, and civic leaders who go the extra mile to keep their neighborhoods safe.

It is recommended that individuals who hold an interest visit Arizona State Crime Prevention Center for more helpful Arizona safety resources.”

Payson’s crime rate has continued to fall since 2012, according to the release.

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When Donna Moore’s physical education students heard they could help her win an all-expense paid trip to the 50th Super Bowl in San Francisco, they pulled out all the stops.

“When Tianni Lawrence heard about the contest, she said to everyone, ‘Mrs. Moore has this opportunity — let’s win this for her,’” said Moore with a huge smile on her face.

The National Football League’s Fuel Up To Play 60 program put on the contest for P.E. teachers and advisers that have helped students eat better and exercise more.

Moore has fully embraced the Fuel Up To Play 60 program, both when she worked at Julia Randall Elementary and now at Payson High School.

The spunky, completely dedicated P.E. teacher has a special education class she taught to dance and introduced yoga, step-aerobics, bowling and land paddles to the traditional lineup of P.E. workouts. She and her kids have convinced the cafeteria to offer more fruits and vegetables.

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Star Valley has made use of photo enforcement for a number of years. Town Manager Tim Grier has spent a chunk of the last two weeks in Phoenix arguing on behalf of Star Valley’s speed cameras, which have not only slowed traffic and reduced accidents — but made a big contribution to the finances of a small town with no property tax and no sales tax.

Star Valley’s speed cameras have resulted in enough speeding tickets to finance the town’s contract with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services. More important, since setting up the speed cameras the town has seen no fatal auto accidents on East State Route 260, which goes through the middle of the community.

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Gov. Doug Ducey this week quickly signed a bill to restore funding for vocational education throughout Arizona.

The bill would have zipped through even sooner, but the state House and Senate got into a tussle about who would get the credit.

Sen. Don Shooter originally sponsored Senate Bill 1525, with the support of Sen. Sylvia Allen (R-Snowflake) and a bipartisan majority of the Senate. When the bill got to the House, representatives held it up until he added the names of 58 House members to the legislative intent clause, which indicated their support as well.

Oddly enough, most of those same lawmakers last year approved cutting $30 million from the $70 million the state provides each year to the 14 Joint Technical Education Districts (JTEDs), which provide funding to school districts statewide to provide vocational education and job training.

Lawmakers at the time said the state had to trim its budget and the JTEDs were supporting some classes that didn’t lead directly to credentials to get jobs.

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The Payson Unified School District relies on JTED funding to support several popular programs, including business, culinary arts and agricultural sciences. District officials said they might have to cut many of those programs if the Legislature let the cuts voted last year stand.

The bill Gov. Ducey signed restored $29 million of the $30 million cut, just in time for the start of school district budget deliberations.

The state’s budget picture has brightened steadily since the Legislature approved the cuts last summer. Current projections predict the state will wind up with a roughly $1 billion surplus this year, including money in the “Rainy Day Fund.”

The bill moved through both the Senate and the House quickly, with backing from key senators like Sen. Allen, who chairs the education committee.

Gov. Ducey had initially suggested he would only approve the restoration of funding if lawmakers cut $30 million from another program. The Legislature has not yet adopted a budget.

Gov. Ducey has mostly resisted calling for more spending, with the exception of an attempt to solve an inflation lawsuit for schools.

The council also heard presentations for the Pack it in/ Pack it out program of the local Partners of the Forest group and the Color Me Run of the Adventure Club of Payson High School.

Pack it in/Pack it out backers Jerry Farr and Jim Clayton said Payson has put its support behind the program and the results are promising.

The group has a disposal site at Home Depot in Payson during the three holiday weekends in the summer — Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. The first two days of the threeday holidays volunteers visit area campgrounds to alert users about the program and the disposal site; the third day the disposal site is made available.

He said the year before the program was started in Payson volunteers hauled 4,000 pounds of garbage away from the Flowing Springs camping area.

Last year, no garbage had to hauled from the site.

The group is proposing a disposal site in Star Valley and has already made arrangements with Roy Haught to use his granite pit.

It sought the Star Valley council’s support of the proposal.

Several members of the council expressed concern with the possible traffic issues the program might create. The proper-

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ty is opposite Moonlight Drive, which is already difficult to exit onto the highway during summer holiday weekends. Several people suggested the group discuss using another of Haught’s properties — the old Circle K site.

The council supported the program, but left the location open.

The council also supported the Color Me Race (or Color Craze 5K), which the PHS group has held for several years to raise money to travel. More than 150 people participated in last year’s event in spite of stormy weather.

This year, the group plans to have the event May 21 and it has gained so much support from the public, the 2016 race will have three additional “color” stations.

At each site, runners are “showered” with colored powder.

Finally, the council discussed getting a snow-making machine for use at the B. Diane McDaniel Community Park.

Vice Mayor George Binney brought the matter to the council to get its approval to have town staff look into the cost and any issues with neighbors.

“They have low water use, but use a lot of air, so it might be noisy,” he said.

Councilor Barbara Hartwell saw no harm in looking into the purchase.

However, Councilor Paty Henderson said she would like to wait and see what happens with the photo enforcement issue.

Binney opened his pitch for the machine by saying the town will have almost $1 million in excess of its self-imposed $2.6 million “cushion” (reserve fund) at the end of the fiscal year. He wants to spend some of that money on something for the community’s children.

“You see people from the Valley pulling off to the side of the road wherever there is a little patch of snow for their kids to play in it,” he said. He suggested having “snow” at the park would pose fewer risks.

The council agreed to have the staff investigate the cost of the machines.

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Dimitri Sleeuw works on one of the gingerbread houses PHS culinary arts students donated to needy families last Christmas.

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill this week that will restore $29 million to Joint Technical Education Districts, which provide funding to schools for vocational education and job training.

Payson a safe city From page 1A per 1,000 population, down from 48.0 index crimes per 1,000 in 2013. As previously stated in our Annual Report from 2014, this was a tremendous accomplishment by the entire staff of the Payson Police Department.

This is also notable because it was accomplished while working shorthanded in our 911 Dispatch Center as well as in the number of officer positions staffed during the year.”

Payson has struggled for the past three years to hire enough officers and dispatchers to get up to the number of positions authorized by the council in the

budget.

That has actually proved fortunate from a budget point of view, since the town revenues have fallen short of projections each year for the past three years. Only staying under budget has kept the town from going into the red.

Despite the lack of full staffing in the police department, crime rates have continued to drift downward in most categories.

Nonetheless, Payson reported a crime rate almost three or four times higher than top-ranked Florence.

The full SafeWise rankings included:

1. Florence Previous rank: 1 Violent Crimes per 1,000: 1.28 Property Crimes per 1,000: 5.98

11. Snowflake-Taylor Previous rank: 3 Violent Crimes/1,000: 4.85 Property Crimes/ 1,000: 14.87

2. Clarkdale Previous rank: 4 Violent Crimes/1,000: 1.45 Property Crimes/1,000: 10.17

12. Buckeye Previous rank: 17 Violent Crimes/1,000: 0.50 Property Crimes/1,000: 19.63

3. Wellton Previous rank: Not ranked Violent Crimes/1,000: 0.34 Property Crimes/1,000: 12.01

13. Thatcher Previous rank: Not ranked Violent Crimes/1,000: 0.20 Property Crimes/1,000: 20.99

4. Sahuarita Previous rank: 5 Violent Crimes/ 1,000: 0.33 Property Crimes/1,000: 14.44

14. Peoria Previous rank: 19 Violent Crimes/1,000: 1.48 Property Crimes/ 1,000: 20.03

5. Pima Previous rank: 18 Violent Crimes/1,000: 0.80 Property Crimes/1,000: 14.48

15. Lake Havasu City Previous rank: 20 Violent Crimes/1,000: 1.66 Property Crimes/ 1,000: 20.97

6. Gilbert Previous rank: 7 Violent Crimes/1,000: 0.89 Property Crimes/1,000: 14.75

16. Wickenburg Previous rank: Not ranked Violent Crimes/1,000: 2.40 Property Crimes/ 1,000: 21.48

7. San Luis Previous rank: 12 Violent Crimes/1,000: 1.56 Property Crimes/1,000: 14.25

17. Chandler Previous rank: Not ranked Violent Crimes/1,000: 1.85 Property Crimes/1,000: 22.36

8. Somerton Previous rank: 2 Violent Crimes/1,000: 1.65 Property Crimes/1,000: 14.20

18. Prescott Valley Previous rank: 13 Violent Crimes/1,000: 2.20 Property Crimes/1,000: 23.18

9. Surprise Previous rank: 9 Violent Crimes/1,000: 1.10 Property Crimes/1,000: 16.79

19. Camp Verde Previous rank: Not ranked Violent Crimes/1,000: 3.26 Property Crimes/ 1,000: 26.69

10. Eagar Previous rank: 16 Violent Crimes/1,000: 1.02 Property Crimes/1,000: 17.08

20. Payson Previous rank: Not ranked Violent Crimes/1,000: 3.61 Property Crimes/1,000: 24.68

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There will be a special showing of the movie “Risen” at Sawmill Theatre at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 27. The $7 admission includes a small drink and a small bag of popcorn.

Mountain Bible church invites Rim residents and visitors to come watch this incredible film.

The First Baptist Church of Pine is hosting a Marriage Conference — the art of marriage, going to the heart of God’s design in February. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 19.

The cost is $35 per couple. The event is from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 and from 2:45 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday Feb. 21 at the First Baptist Church of Pine, 4039 N. Highway 87 in Pine.

First Baptist Pine will provide a light breakfast and lunch on Saturday and a light dinner on Sunday, however the church is unable to provide childcare.

To register, call the church, (928) 476-3552 or email Marriage First at AOM&MarriageFirst.org.

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Christian concert

Chris Driesbach is coming to Payson to give a Christian concert at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 204 W. Airport Road, at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19. His songs are all original Christian music, which he has taken throughout the country.

Free Energy Healing open house scheduled

If you are curious about Reiki, Healing Touch, and other forms of energy healing and how they might help you, come to a free “open house” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19 from at Payson Community Kids, 213 S. Colcord and learn more.

Unity of Payson is sponsoring the event and has invited local energy healing practitioners to both help guests understand how each type of treatment works and then let them experience a session for free.

For more information, call Gary Matheson at (480) 467-8375. If you are an energy healing practitioner, either call Matheson, or just bring whatever equipment you need to the Payson Community Kids building.

PATS Hike to seismological bunker

Visit the Rim Country’s seismological bunker on a guided Payson Area Trails System (PATS) Hike starting at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20.

Meet at the trailhead at the end of the pavement on Chaparral Pines Road.

It is an easy 2-1/2-mile round trip with a mix of sand, dirt and rocks underfoot.

Archaeology group hosts artist

The Rim Country Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society meets at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Holy Nativity. The church is located at the corner of Easy Street and Bradley, Payson. Guests are invited to attend. Visitors are welcome.

The guest speaker will be Bill Ahrendt, a renowned local artist (his home and studio are in Pine.)

For more than 11 years Ahrendt studied and worked on developing his technique in various European locations. Upon his return to the U.S. he chaired the art depart-

requires registration, which opens Feb. 24.

Cassandra Vortruba presents the class.

A children’s Spring Reading Roundup is planned from March 7 through March 16.

The program is for infants through those who are 18.

More information will be available soon.

In the meantime, to get details about any of these programs, contact the library at (928) 474-9260.

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Marriage conference planned

Trinkets & Treasures, 512 W. Main St., Payson, the Senior Center Thrift Store, has furniture priced to sell as well as winter clothing for 50 cents a piece and winter coats at 50 percent off. This Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, there will also be a $1 Fill a Bag Sale.

The first Friday every month is Roll the Dice day for discounts of 25 to 50 percent off almost everything in the store.

Stop in and meet the new store manager Diane check out all the super deals.

The store is always in need of volunteers and will also pick up donations. To make arrangements or learn more, call (928) 4743205.

Proceeds from the store help support both the Meals on Wheels and Dial-a-Ride programs offered area residents by The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center).

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Please arrive at least 2 hours prior to closing times. The Elks Lodge on Airport Road and the Beeline is the tax site location. For more information, leave a message at 928-478-6518, and your call will be returned, or email paysontaxaide@gmail.com. Though special attention is given to those 60 and older, any age is welcome and you need not be a member of AARP. You must bring: your photo ID; social security cards or ITIN’s for everyone listed on the return; 2014 tax return; all 2015 tax related documents. New this year: assistance will be provided in American Sign Language and Spanish.

ment of Glendale Community College and acted as contributing editor for Arizona Highways Magazine.

Ahrendt now devotes his efforts to interpreting a full range of southwestern historical sagas in his drawings, oils and tempera paintings. Anyone with a love of the history of the American west will not want to miss his presentation.

Special needs support group dinner

The Payson Special Needs Family Support Group holds its 6th annual lasagna dinner and dance from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Tonto Apache Recreation Center gym. The theme of the dinner and dance is Valentine’s.

All special needs families and caregivers are welcome and there is no charge this year. Optional swimming will follow the party at the Tonto Apache pool.

Lip Sync Contest

The Rim Country Optimist Club and the Rotary Club of Payson, with the help of Payson High Longhorn Theatre Company, present the 8th Annual Lip Sync Contest Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the performance at 7 p.m.

Students will compete to win up to $1,100 in prize money.

In addition to student performances, four faculty groups from Payson High School, Rim Country Middle School, Center for Success and Administrative Leadership will be competing against each other for a $500 school grant provided by the two clubs.

Arrive early and bid on one or more of the wonderful silent auction items. Advance tickets can be purchased through Friday, Feb. 19 for $10 adults, $5 for students from club members at Payson Library, Christian Book Store and Rim Country Chamber.

Tickets purchased at the door are $12 for adults and $6 for students.

All adult ticket holders will receive a coupon to use at Sal and Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Joan Young at (928) 4722264.

Jazz concert

Jazz saxophonist Tony Vacca performs at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

Vacca is a professional performer, composer, educator and recording artist for Half Note Records, official label for world famous Blue Note clubs.

The Fossil Creek Gang, a local group will join Vacca in his program.

The cost is $5 at the door and includes refreshments. RSVPs are encouraged: contact Gerry-Reynolds@hotmail.com.

Future concerts include: jazz and soul vocalist Renee Patrick quartet, 2 pm, Sunday March 13; the smooth jazz tones of Trace featuring vocalist John Hesterman, 2 pm, Sunday April 10; world-renowned jazz guitarist Howard Alden trio, 2 pm, Sunday May 22.

Presidential Preference Election information

long-time Senator John McCain. She will discuss her stand on the issues important to Arizonans.

The Payson Tea Party meets from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Tiny’s Family Restaurant 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. For more information, call (928) 951-6774.

Learn how to apply for college financial aid

Now is the time to apply for college financial aid for fall 2016.

To apply students will need to fill out the Are you aware that as a registered Free Application for Federal Student Aid Independent or Party Not Designated (PND) (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Preference voter, you cannot vote in the March 22 is given to applications received by March Presidential Preference Elections?

1 and some scholarships require that the In order to vote in the Democrat or student complete a FAFSA application even Republican Presidential Preference (Closed) if they don’t qualify for grants.

Primary on March 22, you must register GCC is here to help with the process. with one of those two political parties by Attend a free financial aid workshop at 5:30 Feb. 22. You can register to vote online at p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Payson www.servicearizona.com, click on “voter campus, 201 N. Mud Springs Rd. registration” on the top information bar.

Everyone is invited, including parents, Instructions will follow. You can also regis- regardless of what college or university the ter at the Gila County Recorder’s Office, 201 student will be attending. The staff will walk W. Frontier St. (at the corner of Colcord), you through the process and answer your Payson. For more information or to have a questions. registration form delivered to you, call (928) 951-6774.

Lenten Services

• Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Peace is something most of us want to Restaurant), will have mid-week Lenten experience in relationships, activities and Suppers and Services held on Wednesdays ourselves - in every aspect of our lives. during Lent. The suppers are held at 5 Join Shiranda Deerwoman, M.A., for a p.m. (free-will offering) and services at 6 free introduction and fresh approach to p.m. Both the suppers and the services achieving peace. Shiranda is an educator, take place in the church’s log building at the specialized kinesiologist and healing arts southeast corner of its campus. professional. She will share highly effec• Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran tive techniques for transforming stress and church will have Lenten Meditations at 6 going beyond self-doubt, fear and worry. p.m., Wednesdays, at 204 W. Airport Road, You will have an opportunity in this meeting Payson. Everyone is welcome to attend this to come to peace in the situation in which service. For details call Pastor David Sweet, you want it most.

(928) 474-2098 The program is from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., • Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Monday, Feb. 22, and also from 5:30 p.m. Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson, hosts a to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25 at Healthy soup supper at 5 p.m. and Lenten service at Perspectives Body-N-Mind Wellness Center, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24.

1107 S. Beeline Hwy., Suite 2, Payson.

The theme of the service is, Gethsemane: For questions about the work, contact A Place of Strength.

Shiranda at (928) 478-6928 or go to www.

For more information, call Pastor Steve healwhatcausedit.com. Contact Healthy DeSanto at (928) 474-5440.

Perspectives Body-N-Mind Wellness Center at (928) 472-7120 to RSVP for one of these events. You are also welcome to be sponta- At the Payson Library The Payson Public Library, 328 N. neous by showing up.

McLane Rd., presents an advanced class on e-Books, including how to get audio books U.S. Senate candidate visits using OverDrive at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25 The Payson Tea Party will host U.S. in the meeting room of the library.

Senate candidate Kelli Ward at its Tuesday, Adult cooking classes return to the Feb. 23 meeting. library Saturday, March 5 when there will Ward recently resigned her position as be a program on learning about food to eat chairman of the Arizona Senate Education to prevent a diagnosis of diabetes.

Committee to pursue her campaign against The class is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and

Finding personal peace

For the month of February, in honor of Valentine’s Day, the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is featuring paperback romance novels, as well as all standard size paperbacks at the price of 10 for $1.

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

Introduction to computers

The Payson Campus of Gila Community College is offering the class, Introduction to Computers (CMP101) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Monday, Feb. 29.

This is a first course in computers designed to provide students with a handson experience of the personal computer and its uses in society. Basic operating system functions as well as application programs from the current Microsoft Office Suite will be taught including: basic web-based email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

To learn more stop by the office at Payson GCC, 201 N. Mud Springs Rd.

Calling all car-crazy kids

The Rim Country Classic Auto Club is calling all car-crazy kids to build cardboard show vehicles for the 2016 Beeline Cruise-In Car Show.

The group is hosting a “Build Your Dream Vehicle” contest, sponsored by Payson Concrete.

There is no cost to enter. The contest is about letting imaginations run wild and getting creative while having fun and being involved in one of the Rim Country’s biggest, most popular events.

The event is open to individual children ages 5 to 12 plus vehicles made as a school class project will also be accepted.

The vehicle must be made of 100 percent cardboard, but it can be finished/decorated in any material. The vehicle can be no smaller than 36 inches long, 24 inches wide and 18 inches high. Parents can assist only in using tools that are not safe for children to handle.

The child/class is responsible for having their vehicle placed in front of the large ramada at Green Valley Park no later than 8 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016 with a sign, 8-inches-by-10-inches, displaying their name(s) and age(s).

Car show participants will select the winners and award plaques and prize money will be awarded: $50 for best of show; $25 for first choice, second choice and third choice.

After the 4 p.m. awards it is the entrant’s responsibility to remove their entry from the park.

Call J. Zezima at (928) 478-6989 for additional information.

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Friday • Last day to register for marriage conference, $35 per couple, call (928) 476-3552 for details • 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.

• American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Christian concert: 6 p.m., Rock of Ages, 204 W. Airport Rd., Payson

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Saturday • PATS hike to seismological bunker, meet at 8:30 a.m. at end of Chaparral Pines Drive • Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

• Bill Ahrendt at Archaeology meeting, 10 a.m., Payson’s Church of the Holy Nativity • Lip Sync Contest: PHS auditorium, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.

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Looking ahead

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

• Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public • Jazz concert: Tony Vacca and the Fossil Creek Gang, 2 p.m., Community Presbyterian, 800 W. Main, Payson

• Deadline to register as Democrat or Republican to vote in state’s presidential preference primary, visit county recorder’s office by post office • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Payson Tea Party hosts U.S. Senate candidate, 6 p.m., Tiny’s, 600 E. Beeline Hwy.

February 24 • Workshop on college financial aid, 5:30 p.m., Payson GCC campus March 1 • Studio tour applications due, call (928) 472-8651 for details March • Youth programs planned for Spring Break, go to town parks, office at Green Valley Park for details March 12 • Payson Library Taste of Rim event, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., limited tickets

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PAYSON ROUNDUP

OPINION

4A Friday, February 19, 2016

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Beware the Jabberwocky Oh, frabjous day! Calloh! Callay!

We could not resist a Lewis Carrollism, upon learning that Gov. Doug Ducey quickly signed the Legislature’s restoration of last year’s $29 million cut with a vorpal blade from the already miserly $70 million the state devotes to vocational education through the Joint Technical Education Districts.

The decision last year to cut money to help students gain job skills horrified us. But the lawmakers’ budget blade went snicker-snack, leaving vocational education dead, as with its head, they went galumphing back.

Well, turns out the budget surplus roughly doubled — gimbling toward $1 billion.

The decision seemed as frumious a piece of nonsense as the esteemed Mr. Carroll ever managed in any single stanza of the Jabberwocky.

Bear in mind, lawmakers had in the previous couple of sessions cut state support for the universities drastically — forcing the Board of Regents to double tuition, as the mome raths outgrabed.

Does this sound ridiculous: Just as the need for college degrees grows as fiercesome as the jabberwocky, lawmakers set about to price kids out of the market.

Oh, what next, my beamish boy?

Well, why not eliminate vocational education for the non-college-bound?

No worries, lads, let the kiddos slither on through the slithy toves.

So one, two! One, two! And through and through, lawmakers dispatched near half the funding for job training.

But what then should come to pass?

The lawmakers stood awhile in uffish thought.

And soon the parents came waffling through the tulgey wood. And burbled as they came.

Then lo and behold — miracle of miracles — the selfsame worthies who wielded the vorpal blade last year, came to feel all mimsy in the borogroves.

So they reversed themselves — and restored funding.

Well, most of it.

They left a vorpal nick or two — just snicker, not a snack.

So come now to my arms, my beamish boy!

We chortle in our joy.

Perhaps lawmakers have come to see that all the prosperity and growth they have hoped for as they rested beneath the Tumtum tree depends upon the quality of the education our children snatch from the jaws of the Bandersnatch!

Now surely they will gyre frumiously forward and restore the cuts to the schools, to the universities, to the community colleges. ’Tis brillig, my boys, absolutely brillig.

Or does it seems absurd after all to expect any more than this whirl in the wabe — to put us off the track?

Fixing education Want to know how to fix education?

Read the little story about physical education teacher Donna Moore’s trip to the Super Bowl.

Now, we’re not talking about the weirdness of the world in which two tickets to the Super Bowl come to a third of the annual salary of a beginning teacher. Just forget we even mentioned that.

Nope, we’re talking about the way in which Mrs. Moore’s students crusaded to win the contest to send her to the Super Bowl. If you want to feel great about kids and teachers and the future, go look at the video that probably won her the trip at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=FTCUMe4kc9s.

Donna Moore is one of those inspired, inspiring teachers — full of creative ideas, energy, enthusiasm and a love for her students.

As it happens, she sometimes butts heads with the administration — because she’s so full of ideas that sometimes she colors outside the lines.

And that’s the point we want to make.

If you want to fix education, find teachers like Donna Moore — and give her all the support you can possibly muster. Let her teach those kids — and inspire them to do things like make that video.

It doesn’t matter if you’re running a charter school or a district school or a private school. The formula’s the same: Find those teachers, follow their lead, clear away obstacles and hold onto them for dear life. That’s what Payson Unified School District must do to survive if a charter school offers competition.

And if a charter school can do that better than the district school — then bless them and welcome aboard.

Because anything else we do is just making work for bureaucrats and writing press releases for politicians.

And that’s how you fix education.

• Feb. 21, 1866: Lucy B. Hobbs became the first woman to graduate from a dental school. The school was the Ohio College of Dental Surgery in Cincinnati.

• Feb. 18, 1885: Mark Twain publishes his famous — and controversial — novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Its satirical look at racism, religion and other social attitudes of the time led libraries to ban the book.

• Feb. 20, 1962: John Glenn made space history when he orbited the world three times in 4 hours, 55 minutes. He was the first American to orbit the Earth. He was aboard the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule.

• Feb. 19: 2004: Former Enron Corp. chief executive Jeffrey Skilling was charged with fraud, insider trading and other crimes in connection with the energy trader’s collapse. Skilling was later convicted and sentenced to more than 24 years in prison.

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Arizona’s official chance to influence the nomination process by

Gina Roberts

arizona clean elections commission

Arizona voters have an opportunity to vote in our state’s presidential preference election on March 22. This election will help determine who will be chosen as the presidential nominees by party delegates at their national political conventions this summer. As an Arizona voter, this is your official chance to influence the presidential selection process before the November general election.

The way it works is simple: Arizona voters must be registered with a political party participating in the presidential preference election by Feb. 22. The Democratic, Green and Republican parties are participating in the presidential preference election.

According to Arizona election law, only those voters registered with a participating political party can vote in this election. Those currently

registered as Independents must change their party designation to one of the three participating parties by the deadline, Feb. 22, if they want to vote in the presidential preference election.

After the election, they may change their registration back to Independent if they so choose.

Once registered with a participating party, voters can begin voting as early as Feb. 24 when early ballots go out in the mail. Voters can request an early ballot now from their county recorder’s office. Or, voters can vote in person on March 22 by visiting their designated polling place, or, if in a county with vote centers, at any vote center within that county.

After the election, party delegates will then carry the preference of Arizona’s voters, from each participating party, to their conventions.

There, the delegates will determine their official party nominees for the next president of the United States.

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission is dedicated to ensuring that Arizonans have access to unbiased information and resources to help make these important decisions. Our website, AZCleanelections.gov, offers straightforward and easy-to-use resources such as a voter registration portal, identification required at the polls, FAQs and a calendar of voter deadlines.

By empowering yourself with the voter education tools available at AZCleanelections.gov and then voting in the presidential preference election, you’ll join Arizonans across the state in letting convention delegates know who you want to be the next president of the United States.

Learn more at azcleanelections.gov/ppe.

blankets, etc., every deed you accomplished has not gone unnoticed.

Thank you again and may God bless you richly!

Simone and Pastor John Lake, Church on Randall Place

plans call for increasing density. Why shouldn’t we have a place to play?

Joanne Bergman

Gina Roberts is the voter education manager for the Citizens Clean Elections Commission.

Reach her at gina.roberts@azcleanelections. gov.

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Kids need your help Editor: Payson Community Kids deeply appreciate the efforts of our volunteers to ensure kids in our community are empowered in academics and developmental life skills empowerment. Through their active participation in the various programs, we are gradually realizing our mission and making a difference in Rim Country.

The milestones we achieved in 2015 were made possible through your contributions.

• 357 kids participating in after-school in 2015 • 10,620 healthy meals served • 2,880 food bags for kids and their families The Rim Country Literacy Program (RCLP) and Payson Community Kids (PCK) have been working together to implement a reading program at the PCK Center. The level of literacy for children attending the program at PCK has been exceptional with almost 40 percent graduating to higher reading levels.

Through your volunteer efforts and partnership with RCLP, PCK was awarded the Heroes of Public Education (HOPE) awarded by the Payson Unified School District for our exemplary work in improving literacy.

We are calling on all our volunteers as well as potential ones to turn up in great number to accommodate the increased enrollment of kids in PCK so that we can give them the much-needed individual attention.

Thank you volunteers for the job well done!

Suzy Tubbs, president

Help following accident Editor: My husband and I would like to thank all of you who assisted me in a car accident that I was in on Feb. 2, 2016 on Highway 87 and Roosevelt turn-off.

From DPS officers, Forest Service staff, first responders, medical staff, good Samaritans and complete strangers — we appreciate each one of you that came to my aid in a very serious situation.

Whether you were taking care of my physical needs, comforting my dog, gathering my items on the ground around my car, covering me with

Supporting students Editor: On behalf of the board of directors for the Friends of Rim Country GCC, we would like to thank the Payson Roundup, the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, KMOG, KRIM, the Payson Unified School District and Sawmill Theatres for a successful fundraising showing of “Kung Fu Panda 3.” A simple request to each to get the word out led to many smiling young faces who came (with a few fun loving adults as well) to enjoy the movie and let us continue to offer scholarships for students attending Gila Community College, Payson Campus. Thank you Rim Country!

John G. Wakelin, Friends of Rim Country GCC

A park on the east side Editor: I think that Tom Loeffler offered a very good idea in suggesting that a recreational center could be built on Main Street. Certainly, many of us would like to see that area revitalized.

However, the original proposal of adding park space to Payson was that the east side of the town needed a park. My thought, an ideal place for such a park is where the proposed charter school is supposed to go. This land is relatively flat and usable, and is not covered with ponderosa pines that would have to be eliminated.

Since the Rim Country Educational Alliance purchased that acreage it could be donated and used by far more of the town residents than a charter school would be. Also, if and when some sort of college gets built, there would be recreational space for those students.

What with the grand idea of dorms, convention center and all sorts of other buildings replacing a hill covered in forest, some open area would certainly be welcomed. Our eastern part of the town is quite open now, but the town

Editor’s note: The first version of the plan for the charter school included extensive athletic fields that would have been open to the public as well on land purchased as part of the university site. The current plan for the charter apparently has dropped the athletic fields. Various plans for development of the university site have also included the kind of partnership with YMCA that Arizona State University has in the Valley. That partnership provides a facility for students supported by a recreation fee that’s also open to the community.

Living in a fantasy world Editor: Given a previous letter in which he completely misinterpreted the purpose of the presidency and the U.S. Constitution, the lengthy letter by “Dr. Roy C. Starr, Ph.D.” today was astonishing in its deference to the United States Constitution. The author’s suggestion, with which I fully agree, that elected officials (and others, presumably bureaucrats) who fail to abide by their oaths of office must be removed from office and prosecuted to the full extent of the law, was welcome news in that light.

Then he objected to the many elected officials debasing that Constitution by “enacting extra-constitutional empowerments of the central government invariably to appease special constituencies ...” — wait for it — “(like the NRA)”.

Given that the National Rifle Association has to spend inordinate amounts of time and treasure of its members’ resources in the public and legal domains to constrain the government to its legitimate constitutional role in protecting our rights, and virtually never, if ever, receives any special appeasement from this rogue, unconstitutional federal government that objects and routinely ignores the limitations imposed by the document that created it, I am once again left wondering what in his fantasy world he is talking about.

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Charter schools effectively segregate Statistics show sorting by race in school enrollment

by Griselda Nevarez and Evan Wyloge arizona center for investigative reporting

Two decades after Arizona helped pioneer the charter school movement, enrollment data show the schools don’t match the school age demographics of the state and, in many cases, their neighborhoods. White — and especially Asian — students attend charter schools at a higher rate than Hispanics, who now make up the the greatest portion of Arizona’s school age population.

Hispanic students account for 44 percent of all students in Arizona, but they make up just 36 percent of charter school students. White students, who make up 40 percent of the school age population, account for 48 percent of all charter students.

“The mission of public education is to give every child in our state the equal opportunity to excel to the maximum of their capabilities,” said Tim Ogle, executive director of the Arizona School Boards Association.

“When you have disparities of opportunity, you are systemically inhibiting some groups over other groups through public policy, and that’s just inherently wrong.”

The Arizona Department of Education hasn’t conducted a formal analysis of the school enrollment demographics, but the agency’s spokesman, Charles Tack, said they’re anecdotally aware of the disparity, and that the data “confirms that there is work to be done.”

Researchers, education policy experts and school administrators say the disparity could be explained by a number of factors. The lack of transportation at some charter schools can provide a barrier, or an “information gap” about the charter school system may affect how minorities choose to participate in it. Parents might simply choose schools where the ethnic profile more closely matches their family.

Arizona lawmakers established charter schools in the 1990s so that parents could send their children to schools specializing in rigor, the arts or Montessori teaching methods, to provide an education more tailored than what was traditionally available in public schools.

Today, roughly 17 percent of all students in Arizona’s public schools attend a charter — about triple the national average of 5 percent. Only the District of Columbia has a greater portion of charter school students.

Charter schools here receive state funding based on enrollment, and operate independent of school districts. They’re either run by non-profit or for-profit groups.

Arizona’s open enrollment law allows parents to send their children to any school they choose — district or charter — even if it’s outside their neighborhood, provided there is room.

The Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting analyzed school enrollment demographics for public schools in Arizona, categorizing each and then comparing it to the demographic data within the surrounding communities and schools within a 10-mile radius.

The analysis provides a snapshot of Arizona school demographics from 2014, the most recent statewide data available. It did not look at elementary schools and high schools separately, because schools have a variety of different grade levels, and ethnicity data is provided only by school, not grade level and school.

While there are exceptions, when charter schools are compared to their neighborhoods and to other nearby schools, data shows that they are more likely to be whiter than the surrounding area, while district schools tend to over-represent Hispanic students.

As a portion of each ethnicity’s school age population, one of every six Hispanic students in Arizona attends a charter school, but for white students, it’s one in every four. Among Asians, it’s one of every three, and for Native Americans it’s one in 10.

The trend is more pronounced for charter schools located in more rural communities with fewer school choices, and among specif-

ic types of charters.

In both “rigorous” and “progressive” charter schools, more than half of the student population is white, and less than 30 percent is Hispanic. Alternatively, among “at-risk” charter schools, which cater to students at risk of failing out of school, Hispanics make up an overwhelming majority of the students, with white students making up less than 20 percent.

In areas such as Safford, Yuma, Bullhead City and Prescott, where there are fewer district and

REAL ESTATE

By Kimberly Anderson, REALTOR® Kim@LivingInPayson.com | 928-978-3913 http://www.LivingInPayson.com

Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting

Demonstrators at a school choice rally held at the Arizona Capitol displayed various signs supporting both charter and district public schools in Arizona on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

ALA schools follow pattern Fewer minorities, low-income families by

2 % Asian 52% Free & Reduced

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

A comparison of American Leadership Academy school enrollment to the enrollment of the surrounding districts found the same trends identified in a report by Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting.

Overall, ALA charter schools enroll a significantly larger percentage of whites than the nearby district schools. However, that trend did not hold up in all the ALA schools.

The ACIR report found that the lack of busing and the lack of programs to help lowincome families like offering free and reduced lunch influenced the defacto increase in segregation by race and income. ALA officials say they don’t plan to offer either busing or free and reduced lunches if they open a charter school in Payson. So here’s a rough comparison between ALA schools and the surrounding district schools, based on state figures.

In Queen Creek, the ALA school in 2014 closely reflects the demographics of the district school: Queen Creek USD ALA Queen Creek 69% White 78% White 23% Hispanic 14% Hispanic 3% Black 3% Black 2% Multi-national 2% Multi-national 1% Native American 0 % Native American 28% Free & Reduced 22% Free & Reduced In Mesa, however, the numbers just about flip — with ALA enrolling a much larger percentage of white students than Hispanic or other minorities. ALA also has a significantly smaller percentage of students whose families qualify for free and reduced lunches: Mesa USD 46% White 42% Hispanic 4% Black 2% Multi-national 4% Native American

ALA 74% 15% 0 % 4% 0%

charter schools, the overall ethnic composition of charter schools skews further white than the state average.

A 1999 study of Arizona’s then-nascent charter school system found similar trends.

Eileen Sigmund, president and CEO of the Arizona Charter Schools Association, said diversity is good for schools, but that the figures shed light on a need for greater awareness.

“Results for students are better if there’s mixed demographics,” Sigmund said. “That is the research and my leaders know it, and they’ll ask me, ‘How do I get more of a mixed demographic?.’”

Jonathan Butcher, education director for the Goldwater Institute, said charter schools shouldn’t be criticized for their student demographics because being diverse wasn’t the goal.

“Yes, we want (charter schools) to serve diverse populations, but I think it’s unfair to criticize them for not doing something that isn’t part of the main goal that they were set up to do,” Butcher said.

“Their goal was to give parents more options and to improve student achievement.”

Researchers at the Civil Rights Project at the University of California, Los Angeles, found in 2009 that access to charter schools and other school choice options are constrained by a number of factors, including socioeconomic status, language barriers and parents’ social networks.

Their research found that charter schools that don’t provide transportation create a barrier for students whose parents aren’t able to arrange alternative trans-

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Mesa White Hispanic Black Multi-national Native American

0 % Asian 22% Free & Reduced

In the Deer Valley area, ALA only breaks significantly on the free and reduced lunch totals, but with the charter school’s lack of participation in the Federal free and reduced program and fees for busing, lower-income families could choose to stay in the district schools: Deer Valley USD 71% White 19% Hispanic 3% Black 1% Native American 4% Asian .06% Pacific 27% Free & Reduced

ALA 70% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0% 18%

Anthem White Hispanic Black Native American Asian Pacific Free & Reduced

In Coolidge, The ALA white population is significantly higher than the Coolidge Unified School District’s percentage. ALA also attracted the percentage of students who do not qualify for free and reduced lunches.

Coolidge USD 31% White 44% Hispanic 9% Black 2% Multi-national 12% Asian 1% Pacific 71% Free & Reduced

So you’re thinking of selling your home? Choosing an agent to represent you throughout the process is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Here are four questions you should ask before choosing a REALTOR®: 1. What sort of marketing plan will you use? Today, more than ever, the success of a home sale relies on a great marketing campaign, which includes a solid social media strategy. You want to be sure your agent is getting your home seen by as many prospective buyers as possible. What is their online presence? Will they be creating videos?

Is there anything unique they’ll be doing to get the word out about your property? By asking these questions ahead of time, you’ll know exactly what the agent is going to do to get your home sold.

2. Do you work alone or with a team? Nowadays, many agents work as part of a team, so you’ll want to know going into the process whether the person you hire will be the one doing the work or if the support team will be showing the house and handling the marketing of your home. You may like a particular agent because they possess a level of trust that you think will help. But if they farm the work off to people you haven’t met—and may not have a similar feeling about—the process may not meet your expectations. On the other hand, having more people working for you is never a bad thing, as long as everyone sticks to the game plan.

3. How often will we communicate? Do you want your agent to call you, text you or email you. What works for someone else may not work for you. Let your agent know what you want. Real estate professionals should have the tools to stay in touch according to your wants and needs. Just be sure to express them clearly in the beginning.

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What about their company?

These are just a few suggestions for you when you’re make this big decision. If you’d like more information on real estate give us a call, we’d love to help.

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ALA San Tan 68% White 20% Hispanic 4% Black 0 % Multi-national 0 % Asian 0 % Pacific Islander 27% Free & Reduced

Payson does have a pretty homogeneous white population, but a very high free and reduced lunch population: Payson 2014 73% White 21% Hispanic 2% Multi-national 2% Native American 1% Pacific Islander 63% Free & Reduced

portation.

In Arizona, neither charter nor district schools are required to provide transportation and only district schools get funding to pay for it. However, charter schools get “additional assistance” from the state, which is included in the overall per pupil funding, that can be used flexibly to pay for transportation.

A 2014 national Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup poll found that most parents don’t have a clear understanding of what charter schools are or how they operate. Half of the poll respondents said they thought charters were not public schools. Forty-eight percent thought they can teach religion.

The majority believed charter schools can charge tuition and admit students based on academic ability.

David Garcia, an Arizona State University professor who also ran unsuccessfully for superintendent of public instruction in 2014,

conducted a study in 2008 that tracked individual students moving from public schools to charters from 1997 to 2000.

White students left district elementary schools to enter charter elementary schools that were, on average, 10 percent more white.

Black elementary school students entered charters that were, on average, 29 percent more black than the district schools they left.

For students leaving district high schools, however, both white and black students entered charter schools that had similar percentages of white and black students.

Native Americans across all grade levels chose to attend charter schools that had a higher concentration of Native Americans than the district schools they exited. Hispanic elementary school students were the only group that didn’t self-segregate into charter schools with a higher percentage of students from the same ethnic group.

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Bigger bass hooked at tournament The Wild West Bass Trail tournament was a huge success on Roosevelt Lake last weekend. Some 91 teams fished and the finish could not have been more dramatic. Victor and Debra Cunningham from Tonto Basin won by three one-hundredths of a pound over the Payson team of Jim and Levi Armstrong. That’s about as close as it gets in tournament fishing.

The fishing conditions were excellent and as expected, some anglers were fishing in deeper water while others rushed to shallow coves where the water would heat up a little faster. Ironically, anglers reported success at both depths.

Congratulations to the Wild West Bass Trail on their first Roosevelt Lake tournament and we look forward to their return next month and next year.

Water flows increase

The water flows into Roosevelt Lake have increased due to the warmer weather we’ve had the past couple of weeks. The Salt River flowing at 200 percent of its normal rate while Tonto Creek is flowing at about 150 percent of its normal rate for this time of year.

The lake level increased to 48 percent full and the level continues to increase each day due to the runoff. The clarity of the country water declined dramatically due to rim fishing report the higher flows. It’s mostly clear in the middle of the lake, but it becomes stained and then chocolate brown near the inlets. The water temperature also continues to increase with temperatures ranging from 53 degrees in the morning, rising to 57 to 58 degrees in the afternoon.

Clearly the bass are transitioning James from deeper water into a pre-spawn Goughnour staging phase and feeding actively prior to the spawn. Reaction baits such as spinner baits, chatter baits and crankbaits were reported extremely effective. Other techniques such as a flipping jig, drop-shot and Texas rig continued to succeed. We’re moving toward a full moon on Feb. 22, so if this warmer weather holds, some bass will be spawning within the next couple of weeks. An occasional overcast day with slightly colder temperatures may force bass to retreat to deeper water but should return within a few days. The fishing almanac is predicting Feb. 22-23 to be two of the best fishing days this month.

Crappie biting

Crappie fishing has also improved due to the weather. Anglers reported a good crappie bite that is getting better each day as the sunshine heats the water.

Trolling a small curly tail jig in 20 feet deep water is the standard technique for crappie fishing.

Bass getting bigger

The Gila County Roundtable members received some great news from the Arizona Game & Fish representatives recently. It still may be a little early to say for certain, however early indications from a recent survey show a significant increase in 8- to 12-inch bass, probably due to the Florida strain bass stocking last spring. The stockings were the result of donations and matching funds from the Arizona Game & Fish Department. In addition, an update on the habitat structures was presented, which is the second half of the biologist’s recommendations to improve fishing conditions on Roosevelt Lake.

Have a great week of fishing and I hope to see you on the water.

Coaches now must vote on top picks Strong players have a shot even after weak season by

Max Foster

special to the roundup

The selection of postseason all-section and all-division honorees by high school coaches is an inexact science.

In fact it’s more of a crap shoot than a science.

The difficulty is that coaches differ in their athletic priorities and value different attributes in various athletes.

Which means it’s virtually impossible to predict which Payson High School boys and girls basketball players will be named to either the all-section or all-division team.

The girls have at least three, and possibly more, candidates for postseason accolades. The boys also have three promising players.

For the girls, senior Rylee Chapman should get a nod from coaches having led PHS in scoring averaging 10.6 ppg. She was also a strong rebounder corralling a team high 7.6 missed shots per game. Her efforts also include 19 steals and six blocked shots.

There are coaches who choose not to vote for freshmen and sophomore players, preferring to favor the veteran athletes who have longer contributed to the sport and school’s program.

Nonetheless, sophomore point guard Aubrielle Paulson should be in the running for recognition.

In 25 games, she averaged 7.3 points, which was second only to Chapman. She was also a proven floor general contributing a team high 128 assists.

Her 16 turnovers are minuscule for a player who handled the ball as much as she did.

Kayla O’Donnell is also a sophomore, but averaged 6.5 ppg and proved all season long to be one of Section V’s best rebounders hauling in 183 which was second on the team only to Chapman.

O’Donnell was also a force defensively, blocking

44 shots, one of the best marks in S-V. For the boys, Chaz Davis seems a shoo-in for recognition, but hey, we said coaches’ voting is often a craps shoot.

Davis, a senior, was one of the finer offensive threats in the section averaging 16.8 ppg.

Throughout the season, opposing coaches struggled to handcuff him, no matter the defense used.

He also pounded the boards averaging 7.4 rebounds per game and was a top-notch set-up player with 178 assist.

His 122 steals is one of the best marks in the state.

Obviously, Davis was a superb all-around player who, hopefully, was noticed by coaches.

Junior Ryan Ricke should also be in the running

for postseason awards based on his spirited play that included averaging 9.5 ppg.

He also contributed 134 rebounds, 44 assists and 32 steals to the Horn cause.

Senior Alex Suarez, who wore uniform No. 0, should be acknowledged by coaches partly because he was a rock of dependability appearing in all 28 PHS games. He averaged 6.9 ppg, which was third on the team. He was also a threat from outside sinking 20 three-balls.

His 68 rebounds, 49 assists and 35 steals should convince voting coaches he was a consummate team player.

The regular season has ended and the stats are in.

All that remains is for the coaches’ ballots to be counted.

Rim Country runners getting ready to honor Tillman by

Max Foster

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With the start of 12th annual Pat’s Run just over the horizon, April 23 in Tempe, Rim Country walkers, joggers and runners of all ages are gearing up to join the legions of locals who have participated in the event since it began.

Ashton Wolfe, Carolyn Fruth, Kay Foster, Shannon Bilke and Tim Fruth were among those who participated in the early years of the event which was begun as a way to honor Pat Tillman, a former Army Ranger who gave up a million-dollar professional football contract from the Arizona Cardinals to serve his country.

He was killed by friendly fire April 22, 2004 in Afghanistan.

The run also honors all other military men and women.

Carolyn Fruth, a Boston Marathon finisher, is traditionally among the top three in her age group at the run. Foster once finished 16th among the 60-yearsplus runners.

As a 13-year-old in 2005, Wolfe was second in her age group.

As the event has grown, it has also attracted others from the Rim Country including Jeff Sokol, Brenda Huff, Miles Huff, Rory Huff, Bill Schwind and Matt Schwind.

Just a few years ago, Chris Harold, a former Payson High School and collegiate offensive lineman, carried the

banner of former guards and tackles everywhere well, lumbering over the 4.2mile course in 33:30.

Local law enforcement officers Henry Thomason, Vern Havens and Steve Montgomery have also legged their way over the 4.2-mile course that has as a finish line the 42-yard line inside Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

In 2012, the largest Rim Country contingent, 22 runners, in the eight-year history of Pat’s Run turned out to honor Tillman and other members of the military.

Runners included Todd Poer, Janelle Blizzard, Ben D’Addabo, Robert O’Conner, Henry Lopez, Jenn Songer and Charlie Hall, a former mountain bike enthusiast who is known more for team roping than running.

Lucy Schouten a PHS graduate who was then a sophomore at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah also participated.

Some of those who annually enter also attended a memorial service held in Sun Devil Stadium held after Tillman’s death.

During the service, former Arizona Cardinals coach Dave McGinnis gave a stirring speech telling the audience, “Now I ask you, don’t look anymore with your eyes, look with your heart.

“That lump you feel in your throat right now. That’s Pat. “Those tears in your eyes right now.

That’s Pat.

“That sense of pride you feel welling up in your chest and wanting to burst out of every pore in your body. That’s Pat. “That’s the gift he gave to us.”

The course

The run traditionally begins just north of Sun Devil Stadium at the corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Packard Drive.

The course winds through the streets of Tempe and ends at the finish line on the 42-yard line on Frank Kush Field

inside Sun Devil Stadium.

The finish and the distance is symbolic of the No. 42 Tillman during his years as a member of the Sun Devil football team.

In addition to the 4.2-mile event, there is a Pat’s Kids Run of .42 miles for children ages 12 and under that also finishes on the 42-yard line in the stadium.

Following the runs, participants and their families and friends gather outside the stadium to take in the Finish Line Expo, which features entertain-

ment, refreshments, an interactive Kids Corner and more than 40 local and national vendors.

The expo also represents a chance for the public to meet and greet Sun Devil football players who are in attendance wearing their game jerseys.

The 12th Annual Pat’s Run, which will begin at 7 a.m. April 23 in Tempe, is expected to draw another large Rim Country contingent.

To register, go to: http://pattillmanfoundation.org/pats-run/

Payson Roundup Friday, February 19, 2016

El Niño snowfall predictions fall short From page 1A certainly has taken hold — with the third-strongest warming since measurements began in the early 1950s. The six previous strong El Niño conditions mostly produced above-average winter rain and snow in Arizona, California and much of the Southwest.

The winter snowfall got off to a good start, with big storms in December and January. But then it mostly fizzled.

Flagstaff has received 72 inches — about 8 inches more than in a normal winter — but snow and rain totals in Rim Country remain merely “normal.”

“Now we’re in the midst of what looks to be a prolonged warm and dry spell,” said the Weather Service update. “Many record high temperatures have been broken this month, and the snow pack we accumulated is quickly melting away.”

Overall, Southern California and patches of southern and western Arizona have had

“below normal” rain this winter. Much of northern Arizona is “normal,” while Nevada and New Mexico have enjoyed above-normal conditions.

But with El Niño persisting at near record levels, the National Climate Center still puts almost all of Arizona and New Mexico in the “above normal” rainfall category for the next three months.

The fire season remains worrisome, with the growth of grass and brush spurred by the December and January rains.

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O B I T U A R I E S Richard Charles Simmons (1936-2016)

Richard Charles Simmons passed from life on earth to a new home in heaven on February 13, 2106 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Richard was born June 3, 1936 in Brockton, Mass. The youngest of six children: Howard, Audrey, Roberta, Warren, Lorraine and Richard born to parents Charles and Miriam Simmons.

Richard was a 4th generation professional stone-mason. He took great satisfaction in doing outstanding work.

At 19 he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he proudly served for three years in the Marshal Islands.

Next he followed his brother “out west” to Arizona in about 1969.

He then worked and learned several new trades: plumber, carpenter, roofer, well driller, backhoe operator, mechanic, and even horse wrangler.

Richard and Candyce Adams were married in 1973 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Then in 1975 they bought an old homestead in Christopher Creek. Richard got his contractor’s license in 1980 and began R.C. Simmons

Masonry Company. He soon became known around the Rim area as “R.C.” He enjoyed a number of hobbies: four wheeling, searching for old ghost towns and metal detecting for old relics. He enjoyed classic cars (while he had the strength to polish all that chrome). He loved taking trips with friends on his motorcycle, hunting trips with his brother and trying to catch fish with son, Jonathan.

One very important part of his life was a love for Jesus Christ and the Bible. As his health deteriorated he deeply missed the special fellowship of Church and men’s breakfasts.

One thing he was best known for was a big laugh that let people know “Richard is here.”

Richard is survived and missed by his wife Candyce; their daughter Kathrine and her husband Jerrad and granddaughter Kaya Robinson; son Jonathan; his sister Lorraine Riley and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

An open memorial service will be held at Ponderosa Bible Church, 1800 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona on Saturday Feb. 27 at 10 a.m.

Tanner Michael Conway (1996-2016)

Our Mijo Tanner Michael Conway was born at Payson Regional Medical Center on Dec. 26, 1996 to Rebecca Morris Conway and Chris Conway of Payson. Taken from us to soon, he leaves behind his parents; a brother, Gage Conway; two sisters, Logen Conway and Jayden Conway; as well as his grandparents, Mike and Carol Morris, Ted and Kerry Tatum, Dave and Mary Conway; great -grandparents, George and Susie Morris and Diane Bergeron; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A 5th generation son of Payson, Tanner leaves behind many family relatives of Conways, Morrises, Brunsons, and Clines. He attended Payson High School, loved doing anything outdoors, especially quad and bike riding, and being with family.

Tanner accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior in his early teens, and though he faced serious life struggles in recent years, never gave up on his faith in God or his compassion for his fellow man. Tanner was a kind and gentle young man who cared greatly for others and who had a big heart.

He especially enjoyed playing with his younger cousins, giving them horseback and piggy back rides and playing imaginary kid games.

A Memorial Service will be held at Mountain Bible Church in Payson on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. followed by internment at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park Cemetery in Round Valley.

“I know that my Savior lives and at the end he will stand on this earth.

“My flesh may be destroyed yet from this body I will see God.” — Job 19:25-26 “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ... No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — ­ Romans 8:35, 37-39

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Alan P. Zabarsky Alan P. Zabarsky, 68, of Phoenix, passed away Feb. 16, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Born June 10, 1947 in Worcester, Mass., Alan graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in electrical engineering. He was recruited following graduation by Bell Labs, which immediately sent him to Columbia University where he acquired his master’s degree. He then spent the majority of his career at Motorola where he retired after a successful career in wireless technologies as an executive vice president.

He spent the last 17 years in Arizona and loved to spend summers in verdant Pine, Ariz. outside of Payson.

Al will be greatly missed by his wife, Temie of 47 years; their son, Adam and his wife Chelly; two beloved granddaughters, Simone and Ella, all of Berkeley, Calif.; his mother, Blossom

Zabarsky and his sister, Marsha Zabarsky both of Massachusetts; his brother-in-law, Jay Kaminsky of Newington, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.

Alan was preceded in death by his father, Charles and his sister, Donna Kaminsky.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road in Scottsdale. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley (Sherman Home), 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

You may visit www.messingermortuary.com to leave the Zabarsky family a condolence.

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John “Johnny” Drummond (1946-2016)

John, better known as Johnny to family and friends, passed away on January 18, 2016 in Payson, Arizona.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Connie Denny Drummond; daughters, Celesetekaye and Dennis Combs of Florida, Alicia and James Bresette of Mesa, Arizona, and Denise and Rich Farenbargh of Wyoming; son, Joe B.L. Drummond; brothers, Wayne of Glendale, Arizona and Paul (Dyanne) of Oregon; sisters, Mary Jane of Prescott and Linda of Mesa, Arizona; six grandsons; and also a special sister-in-law, Becky Drummond.

John was born in Chillicothe,

Ohio on December 23, 1946 to Wayne Herman and Ada Southers Drummond who preceded Johnny in death. Also preceding him in death were his baby brother, Donnie Joe; Roger Allan; and his first wife, Celeste Marie Drummond and mother of Celesetekaye. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired as a truck driver in the early 2000s and moved to Tonto Basin, Arizona.

There was a memorial service Jan. 23, 2016 at the LDS Church in Tonto Basin and the family will have a final farewell with the release of the remains at a later date.

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Teacher wins trip From page 1A To show off all of the healthy improvements, the P.E. students partnered with Kylie Chapin of the drama department to make a video using “The Hunger Games” as a theme. (To see the video please go to: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=FTCUMe4kc9s In the video, Moore accepts the challenge to be the contestant as program adviser for Fuel Up To Play 60.

As the video progresses, Moore shoots arrows, as Jennifer Lawrence did as Katniss Everdeen in the movie.

“The students even did my hair,” said Moore.

She has long brown straight hair and a perfect Katniss’ side braid.

As “The Hunger Games” music plays, the students dance, step and land-paddle along, with cutaways to the new salad bar at the cafeteria as students munch apples and oranges.

All the hard work paid off.

Moore and her husband, Mike, were flown to San Francisco, put up in a fancy hotel and given a ride to the game on the Google double decker bus.

Moore even met NFL folks at a pre-game party.

She couldn’t believe how much the two game tickets cost: $11,500.

“How do average people go to a game like that?” she wondered.

She gives her kids all the credit.

“I never thought we could do these things, but the kids are leading the program,” she said.

Alexis Bechman

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A jury found a Valley man guilty Nov. 12 of assault after hearing two days of testimony, including from his ex-girlfriend, who said she thought she was going to die when Christopher Wooley strangled her in her living room.

Wooley was charged with felony aggravated assault-imped-

paraphernalia, with the other charges dropped. Clark has no felony convictions.

Clark told a probation officer he uses marijuana medically “to counteract a physical ailment he suffers from,” according to a pre-sentence report.

Clark does not have a medical marijuana card, but said he is

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Donna Moore and her husband, Mike, won $11,500 Super Bowl tickets and a free trip thanks to the efforts of her students.

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A jury found Wooley guilty of a lesser charge — simple assault.

Division II Judge Tim Wright will sentence Wooley at 10 a.m.

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During the trial, Wooley’s ex testified they had a few alcoholic drinks when an argument broke out.

As they argued, Wooley allegedly grabbed the woman by the throat and put her on the

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The woman said Wooley strangled her on the ground and she feared she would die.

Wooley told an investigating Payson Police Department officer that his ex had hit him twice and he had put his hands out to hold her back, but had not strangled her. He said she had hit him with closed fists and any injuries she had would have been self-inflicted.

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On Tuesday, Division II Judge Tim Wright sentenced Clark to a year of probation under Prop.

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Stewart Ridge hike offers sweeping views Editor’s note: Connie Cockrell and her husband, Randy, lead Group C of the Payson Packers, a group of hikers that set out every Tuesday from the Stage parking lot in the Bashas’ Shopping Center for a Rim Country jaunt. This is the first in a series of articles about local hikes. by

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The bank thermometer read 22 degrees when we pulled into the Stage parking lot Tuesday morning. After the storms and snow of the previous two days, I wasn’t sure how many brave and hardy souls would turn up for the hike.

I shouldn’t have worried. Despite the below freezing temperatures, 12 hikers showed up, eager to get out in the brisk air and see what there was to see.

The hike is right here in Payson.

We call it the Stewart Ridge hike, but it actually starts on Gibson Court, past two houses on the left just off of Phoenix Street. No four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicles are required.

The trailhead is a Payson Area Trails System hike named Round Valley East.

It’s a clearly marked trail with official PATS markers that starts at Gibson Court and runs to Round Valley. You can stop by the Payson Parks and Rec building in Green Valley Park or at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce building at the corner of the Beeline and Main Street to pick up a full-color map of all of the PATS hikes.

But that hike is for another day.

After unloading on a snowy street, we put on our layers of clothing, retrieved our hiking poles and adjusted our packs.

Breath steamed in the cold air, leaving tiny clouds of moisture that shimmered in the sunshine. Fully equipped, the group, led by my husband, Randy Cockrell, the C Group leader, we began the hike up the hill from an elevation of 4,937 feet.

The trail starts on an abandoned dirt road, but soon you see a PATS trail marker nailed to a cedar tree on the left pointing to the trail that turns right, off of the old dirt road. This is a good thing as that old road is full of gullies and rocks and runs straight up the side of the ridge. The new trail takes the hikers

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Randy Cockrell took these striking photos from high atop Stewart Ridge, with a sweeping view that encompasses much of Rim Country. The Payson Packers Group C tackled the steep trail on a recent snowy day.

Jeep trek route winds past tragedy and history Today, in the sixth part of our series back and forth, dropping down into a about the route the old-timers drove small valley. when they wanted to go to the Valley You’ll come to a flat where the road in the early 1950s, we will travel south forks, with FR 1705 taking the right fork from Sunflower, down the infamous and angling further down into the valley. The old route stays to the left here, Screwtail Hill.

Our trip for today begins where we but this is a good place to turn around. stopped last time, at the site of the old The old route does continue, dropping Sunflower store. As we mentioned, the down into the drainage and curving to store used to stand south of the large the southeast, eventually going all the open field that is on your left as you way to the northbound lanes of the curcross the southbound Sycamore Creek rent Highway 87, but it is badly eroded bridge. After leaving the store, the old and washed out, and there is no access route headed up a hill, and it is still to the highway.

So unless you are clearly visible from the very adventurous and current highway by have a good four-wheel looking south beyond drive vehicle, it’s best where the tow truck to turn around here yard is located. and backtrack.

As you proceed Once back at south, the current highway makes a sweeping Highway 87, head left turn and climbs south again. When you the same hill. At the get to the bridge at the top, just past a rocky upper crossover, if traffic isn’t too heavy, you highway cut, turn right might be able to catch onto Forest Road (FR) Jeepin’ in Rim Country a glimpse of the view1705. FR 1705 doubles

by Chuck Jacobs point above, where you back to the top of the outdoor columnist just came from. The highway cut, and when old route pretty much you turn left and cross the cattle guard, you are once again follows the current highway down most driving on the old route ... and on anoth- of this hill, but if you look slightly to the er of the most scenic sections. left as you cross the third bridge, you The route heads basically south, par- can see the old route angling away from alleling the current highway and wind- you. You almost have to know where it ing in and out of several drainages. is to spot it.

Suddenly you will discover that you are At the bottom of the hill, after the on a high ridge, looking down on the lower crossover (the fourth bridge), “upper crossover” on the current high- the highway crosses Sycamore Creek way, some 200 feet below. Most modern again. Yes, this is the same Sycamore folks speed along the highway, totally Creek that you crossed at Sunflower. It unaware of this spectacular viewpoint came through an incredibly rugged canhigh above them. Stop for awhile, watch yon to get here, but it is the same one.

Just before the bridge, there is a turntraffic, and take pictures. Most people will never experience the view from this off to the right, and also a crossover to the northbound lanes. You will need to spot.

From here, the old route switchbacks make a left turn here at the crossover, around the end of the ridge and winds and as soon as you do, stop at the little

Photos by Chuck Jacobs

The monument at left commemorates the line-of-duty death of DPS Officer Gib Duthie, who was killed near this location during the Labor Day Floods in 1970, when his patrol car drove off a washed-out section of the bridge over Sycamore Creek. The washed out concrete pad (right) open spot and look to your left. Back in the bushes there is a sandstone monument. Most people don’t even know that it is there. Stop and take a look.

The monument commemorates the line-of-duty death of Department of Public Safety Officer Gib Duthie, who was killed here on Sept. 5, 1970, during the Labor Day Floods that we talked about in a previous column. He was headed toward Sunflower, responding to a call of people trapped by floodwaters, when his patrol car drove off a washed-out section of what is now the northbound bridge. His car hit the remaining portion of the bridge, and fell into the raging water below. He and his car were found several days later some

is where the old Bush Highway crossed Sycamore Creek at the bottom of Screwtail Hill. During wet weather, high water frequently made this crossing impassible, and early travelers were forced to wait for the water to go down, sometimes camping here for several days.

distance downstream. He was one of 28 people who died in that series of storms, which was caused when the remnants of a hurricane from off the coast of Mexico combined with our monsoon moisture to produce several days of torrential rains across the entire region.

Before we call it a day, drive across the northbound lanes and onto FR 1704, which goes down a small hill and fords Sycamore Creek on a concrete crossing.

Turn left and go only 200 feet or so and you will see another concrete crossing, but this one is obviously old, broken, and washed out. This is the old Bush Highway route, and you can see the old roadbed as it heads up the hill on the other side. Back in the day, when

this was the highway, high water often made crossings like this impassible.

But people were tougher and better prepared then, and most travelers carried food, water and camping gear with them. If they got stranded somewhere due to high water or muddy conditions, they would simply set up camp and wait it out — sometimes for several days. Nowadays, folks think nothing of jumping in their car and heading to the Valley without even taking a jacket along. Silly people ...

Well that’s it for today. In our next column, we will head down through the desert on another long, drivable stretch of the old route.

Until next time ... Happy Jeepin’.

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Warm weather gets green thumb itchy The weather is so unseasonably warm for February, I am starting to get the planting fever, so is my daughter, Eileen. She is starting to work on raised planting beds and putting up a small greenhouse to get her vegetables started. We all realize that this nice weather will not last, there will be cold spells, and possibly even more snow. But who can’t help but get the planting fever with weather that seems so ideal?

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Janet Snyder

Shelby School

On Friday, Feb. 12 Shelby School celebrated Valentine’s Day with a festively decorated classroom and a fun-filled party. All the students danced, played games and were treated to pizza and sweet delectables.

Daniel Rensch and Joshua Sampson, of chess. com fame, DJ’d the event, much to everyone’s enjoyment. Some students even participated in the entertainment — singing out an Adele tune were fourth- and third-grade students Saige Berry and Cheyenne Martin, assisted by their art teacher, Elizabeth Fowler.

Mead Ranch

J.P. Matchner emailed me the other day, J.P. is a firefighter with the Hellsgate Fire Department and he works out of station #23 in Mead Ranch.

He reports that his area received 33 inches of snow from the last snowstorm. Before all the snow hit, J.P. says that there were at least a dozen javelina

Contributed photo

Participating in the Shelby School Valentine’s party Feb. 12, fourth- and third-grade students Saige Berry and Cheyenne Martin, pictured here with art teacher Elizabeth Fowler, shared an Adele tune with classmates.

in his yard — looking for food before the snow perhaps.

J.P. reports that there have been a lot of changeovers housing-wise, at least four new families have bought cabins in the area.

J.P. also would like to caution pedestrians that his son Ian is now driving with a learner’s permit, so be on the lookout for a new driver.

J.P.’s wife Kim will celebrate her birthday — the

big 50 — on March 22. J.P. says that Kim looks just great and looks as if she is at least 20 years younger.

Speaking of birthdays, there are a few more to mention this week. Gail Mortenson, a former resident of Tonto Village III, now living in Flagstaff, celebrates her birthday on Feb. 22.

Brenda Slapnicka, of the famous Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout on Tonto Creek Road, has her big day on Feb. 23. A former resident of Tonto Village III, Chris Manning McClintock has her birthday on Feb. 24. Chris’ family has owned a cabin in Tonto Village III for many years. Happy birthday to each of you.

Anniversary wishes to two of my children who both celebrate their anniversary on Feb. 23. Eileen and Jon Porter now of Tonto Village, formerly from Yuma, and Vicki and Bill Nelson of Yuma.

Vicki and Bill were married at the famous Lute’s Wedding Chapel in downtown Yuma 35 years ago.

Eileen and Jon will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. They were married at St. Francis Catholic Church in Yuma 37 years ago. Happy anniversary to both couples.

I forgot to mention the day that Bethany and Dan McGrew’s seventh wedding anniversary was on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Sorry about that, Beth and Dan. Sad news

Another longtime resident has left us in the Village. June Milke of Tonto Village III passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7 in the Valley. June’s family will have a Celebration of Life at the Tonto Village Chapel at a later date. Our sympathies go out to

June’s family.

Recipe of the week

This week, Myrna Haar of Star Valley submitted her Spicy Egg Bake recipe for the “Fireflies Can Cook” cookbook. This recipe is a good one to use for a large family gathering. It is made the night before and then you just put it in the oven the next morning.

Spicy Egg Bake Step 1 6 ounces Brown Berry seasoned croûtons 1/2 cup Velveeta cheese 1, 2-1/4-ounce can sliced black olives 12 ounces Hot Jimmy Dean sausage 1 cup Muenster cheese 1, 4-ounce can of green chilies 1 cup chopped green onions, including tops Butter a 9-inch-by-13-inch cake pan, cover bottom with layer of croûtons. Cube all cheeses.

Brown and crumble sausage, drain and sprinkle over croûtons. Add cheese and remaining ingredients above.

Step 2 8 eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Beat eggs together, adding milk and mustard.

Pour over ingredients in cake pan, cover and refrigerate overnight.

To prepare for breakfast/brunch, preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake covered about 1-1/2 hours or until eggs are set. Uncover the last 10 minutes of baking. Serve with salsa.

Be here next week, same time, same place.

Characters under the Mogollon Rim – Lafayette P. Nash, Part 3 Lafayette P. Nash returned victoriously from his time at the Territorial Legislature, and on Dec. 13, 1886 he was appointed postmaster at Strawberry.

Because of intense back when political hassles as well as several actual fisticuffs among representatives during the legislative session it was called “the Bloody Thirteenth.” Even so it did accomplish a num- Stan Brown ber of lasting changes for Arizona, including the allocation of various institutions in the Territory. The capital was allowed to remain at Prescott, after a fight to move it to Tucson. The prison was allowed to stay at Yuma, but mentally sick prisoners were to be sent to California.

Phoenix was given the new insane asylum and a normal school was given to

Tempe (later to become Arizona State University). The University of Arizona was given to Tucson.

Now positioned to work closely in his own community, L.P. was elected district clerk of the school district, and the Strawberry school opened with 10 boys and seven girls enrolled.

Thanks to Superintendent Bucky O’Neill the interior of the log building was quite elegant. “Wainscoting reached from the floor to a height of four feet. Cloth was stretched and nailed above that and wallpaper was glued to the cloth. The ceiling was originally cloth but was later replaced with wood. The floor was made of 1-inch-by12-inch sawn boards. Sections of stone slate extended across the north wall for a blackboard.”

Instead of homemade wooden benches and tables there were factory made desks and seats, a teacher’s desk and chair. The school quickly became a

meeting place, social center and church building for the community.

L.P. and Mary continued to increase the school rolls. The 1891 school census included Herbert 12, Nina 9, and Walter 7. [1] Mary Nash continued to bear L.P. children, and Louis was born Aug. 27, 1888, Lucy born in 1891, both in Strawberry.

At this point there may be an entire chapter in the life of L.P. Nash that is missing. In the letter from Mrs. William Nash to her friend she indicates he went to Alaska to prospect for gold, and he also prospected in Mexico.

Yet another adventure is recorded by the daughter-in-law — she writes that he had a meat market at Fort Apache.

An Indian bought some meat and later in the day returned to claim the meat was spoiled. An argument ensued and the Apache threatened L.P. with a knife.

In response L.P. swung his meat cleaver and killed the man. At his trial he

was acquitted, but “the Nashes had to move.” It was then they went to Phoenix according to Mrs. William Nash.

In any case the family moved to Phoenix in time for William, their last child, to be born Dec. 26, 1893. It may have been at this point Lafayette took a trip to Mexico in search of gold because their daughter-in-law wrote that it was while he was in Mexico his wife Mary died, Nov. 16, 1901, in Maricopa County (Phoenix).

The daughter-in-law also said that L.P. was hired by the Goldwaters to truck their merchandise from Ehrenburg to Phoenix. All of this took its toll on L.P. and he had increasing ill health.

In 1907, the United States Pension records reveal that he began receiving a pension for his army service during the Civil War. It was apparently a disability pension because his papers state he was “invalid.”

Just three years later, in 1910, cen-

sus records indicate the whole family is living in Miami, Ariz., clustered around their father. We do not know what kind of facility they had, but they were together in the same rented residence.

Herbert had married a girl named Ruth; Nina had married a Mr. Berger, but was recently widowed with two children (John, 7 and Wilford, 5). Also living with them were Walter (now 25), Louis (21), Lucy (18) and Will (16). The adult men, except for L.P. were all working in the copper mine.

Whatever Lafayette’s infirmity, it caught up with him just four years into the family’s life at Miami. He died there March 17, 1914, and his grave in the Globe Cemetery has a military marker, “Co. E, 1st Missouri Cavalry.”

Note [1] Other families represented in the June 1891 school census are Wingfield, Huffer, Peach, and Fraught.

Don’t jump the gardening gun just yet; but no harm in planning Yes, we’re having incredible weather for February. But if you have been around the Rim Country for any length of time — even just a few years — you probably know that this is our “false spring” and before we can get that garden soil turned, seedlings and packets of seeds purchased we will have a cold snap and have to start all over again. So, don’t jump the gardening gun just yet.

Instead, start making some plans and cleaning up that perfect patch of your yard in order to get going when spring really settles in.

Between now and then, here are some ideas from national expert Melinda Myers.

Indoor gardening

Add some homegrown flavor to your winter meals. From microgreens to tomatoes, it is possible to grow produce indoors.

Microgreens are a quick and easy way to add some flavor and crunch to your plate. Just plant seeds labeled for sprouting or microgreens in a shallow container filled with a sterile potting or seed starting mix. Within two weeks you will be harvesting nutritious mini vegetable and herb leaves for salads, sandwiches or snacking.

Take it one step further and grow a few of your favorite herbs on a warm sunny windowsill. Select a container with drainage holes and set on the appropriate size saucer to protect your woodwork. Fill the container with welldrained potting mix and plant seeds or transplants. Purchase basil, chives,

Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company

Energy efficient and long lasting high intensity grow lights will provide the greatest yields when growing tomatoes and other fruiting plants indoors.

parsley, oregano and rosemary plants from your local garden center or the produce department.

Greens, like lettuce and spinach, will also grow in a sunny window or better yet under artificial lights. Grow them in a container filled with a well-drained potting mix similar to your windowsill herb garden. Continually harvest the outer leaves when they are four to six inches tall.

Those that like a bit of a challenge may want to try growing a compact tomato, pepper or eggplant. You’ll get the best production with a combination of natural and artificial light or full spectrum lights.

Natural sunlight and full spectrum lights contain the variety of light plants need to grow, flower and fruit. Blue light promotes leaf and stem growth, while red combined with blue promotes flowering.

Consider investing in energy efficient and long lasting high intensity grow lights for the greatest yields when growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and other fruiting plants indoors.

Leave lights on for 14, but no more than 16 hours each day. Plants need a dark period as well as bright light each day to grow and thrive. Use a timer to ensure the plants receive the right duration of light.

Most flowering and fruiting plants need a high intensity of light, so keep the lights 6 to 12 inches above your plants. Use reflective surfaces under and around the plants to bounce light back into larger plants.

Once your tomatoes, peppers and eggplants start flowering, you will need to shake things up a bit. Gently shake the plants several times a week, better yet daily, to move the pollen from the female to the male parts of the flower so fruit will develop. A gentle breeze from a fan or vibrations from a battery-operated toothbrush work well.

Indoor gardening won’t yield the same results as a sunny outdoor garden, but the flavor can’t be beat when gardening outdoors is not an option.

Plant a pollinator garden

Whether planting a garden, enjoying the beauty of your landscape or sitting down to a delicious meal, you have bees, butterflies and other pollinators to thank. These essential members of our ecosystem are responsible for much of the food and beauty we enjoy each day.

Unfortunately pesticides and habi-

tat loss are threatening their existence.

There is something you can do to help.

Turn your garden, backyard or balcony into a pollinator’s habitat.

Plant a variety of flowering plants that provide nectar and pollen throughout the season. Planting sedum, zinnias, alyssum, cosmos, and columbine will attract these beauties. Include a variety of day and night blooming flowers in a variety of colors and shapes to support

Photo from Melinda Myers

Tithonia is one of the many plants you can grow to bring butterflies, such as the majestic Monarch, to your landscape.

the widest range of pollinators.

Keep your plants healthy and blooming with proper care. Match the plants to the growing conditions, provide needed water and fertilize with an organic nitrogen fertilizer when needed. You’ll promote slow steady plant growth that is less susceptible to drought and pests.

Supplement pollinators’ diets with a bit of rotten fruit. And be sure to provide trees, shrubs, parsley, dill and other plants that caterpillars, grubs and the

immature stage of other pollinators prefer to feed upon. Put away the pesticides and tolerate a few holes in the leaves of their favorite plants.

Provide pollinators with shelter from predators and the weather. Include a variety of trees, shrubs and perennials.

Leave patches of open soil for ground nesting bees and some leaf litter to shelter some butterflies, bumblebees and other pollinating insects.

Puddles, fountains, birdbaths and even a damp sponge can provide needed water. Include water features with sloping sides or add a few stones to create easier access. Or sink a shallow container of sand in the ground. Keep it damp and add a pinch of sea salt for the butterflies and bees.

Your efforts will be rewarded with greater harvests, beautiful flowers and colorful birds and butterflies visiting your garden.

About the author

Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including “Small Space Gardening” and the “Midwest Gardener’s Handbook.” She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV and radio segments.

Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine.

Myers’ website, www.melindamyers. com, offers gardening videos and tips.

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aroundthe rim Critical Fuel Reduction meeting set Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction’s from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Saturday, Feb. 27.

The PSFR was formerly recognized meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24 in the Senior Dining Room at the in March 2005 as a group tasked with Community Center might be the most making the two towns safer.

Since the formation, volunteers have crucial the committee has hosted in its worked tirelessly building a network 12 years of existence.

Its importance is due to the key issues of sustainable hiking and biking trails, that will be discussed, some of which making the Fire on the Rim Mountain involve protecting the two mountain Bike Race one of the finest in the country, educating residents on Firewise and hamlets from a catastrophic wildfire.

While no official agenda has been reaching out to residents to tell them released, the committee sent an email how they can help. this week saying topics would include “updates on the progress of donations Archery hunting debacle needed to put on a brush pickup this Readers have emailed me some interyear ... and a brush pickup fundraiser.” esting responses to what I wrote in the PSFR is facing a serious challenge in Feb. 13 Rattlin’ the Rim about the Portals how to raise the about $63,500 needed to III HOA being upset over alleged archery continue the program this summer. hunting in the Pine Creek Canyon subThe program is considered a first division. line of defense in protecting Pine and Ronald Hamric wrote that he agreed Strawberry from wildfire. with me about having good ethics when At a PSFR meeting in November hunting, but also wrote, “I would state, 2015, Pine Strawberry Fire Chief Gary however, that I diverge from your view Morris warned residents that if brush when it comes to archers hunting in the is not thinned, collected and dumped, proximity to houses and within a city’s firebrands from a wildfire miles limits.” away could travel into the two He points out that local elk rattlin’ towns and ignite house fires. herds have grown exponentially the rim Compounding the problem is over the years and, “Without that local firefighters could be someone helping keep those on exterior fire lines and not numbers in check, what the available to fight house fires. folks in Chaparral Pines are Because the brush pickup experiencing will pale in comprogram’s coffers are depletparison to what will occur” in ed, committee members brainPine and Strawberry. stormed at last fall’s meeting I agree wholeheartedly with trying to figure out ways to earn Ronald — elk, deer and, lately, Max Foster the money needed. javelina run rampant in Pine The ideas expressed includCreek Canyon. ed assessing every resident in the two Today, there are no natural predators towns a $25 or $30 pickup fee, more — like mountain lions — remaining as volunteer help, turning the program over there were 20-plus years ago. to a private contractor, making public Without predators, the entire ecosyspleas for more donations, imposing a tem in the canyon is out of whack and it Firewise tax on local properties and may never recover. expanding fundraisers such as the beneRonald hints that game officials might fit dinners held the past two years at the someday consider bringing in profesStrawBeary Bear Restaurant. sional hunters to curb herd growth. As a The amount needed to hold a 2016 reporter at the Roundup, I wrote several pickup is much greater than previous stories on “Depredation Hunts” in which years because the committee will proba- marksmen shoot and kill animals from bly be forced to pay Gila County $17,250 helicopters. I believe one of the hunts to dump brush, needles and leaves in the took place near Flagstaff.

Buckhead Mesa Landfill.

I don’t know if such a hunt could be In the past, the county has waived the done safely in Pine Creek Canyon, but dump fees, but Gila County Supervisor answers need to be found.

Tommie Martin said in a public meeting Another reader, who asked not to that the committee should not expect be identified, said the problem is not another fee waiver. with archery hunters in Portals III, it’s In addition to the brush pickup pro- that homeowners have been feeding and gram being discussed at the upcoming watering deer and elk, thinking of them meeting, the committee will reveal its as pets. plans for a Firewise Day and discuss its “(Homeowners) don’t want their pets trails projects. killed,” he wrote.

Since the onset of the new year, volThere is legitimacy to that point, but unteers have been doing maintenance game officials have long warned that on the Bearfoot Trail north of Pine and feeding a wild animal at your home or work preparing for the new bridge cross- cabin may seem harmless, but feeding ing on Pine Creek. The work resumes wildlife can have serious effects on both

Max Foster photo

Torrie Harding, an Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library volunteer, part-time staff member and Library Friends member, was the lucky raffle winner of the Valentine’s Day basket filled with almost $200 worth of See’s Candy. All proceeds from the raffle will be used to purchase materials for the library. animals and humans.

Harding wins

Torrie Harding, an Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library volunteer, part-time staff member and Library Friends member, was the lucky raffle winner of the Valentine’s Day basket filled with almost $200 worth of See’s Candy.

All proceeds from the raffle will be used to purchase materials for the library.

At 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24 the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library staff will host another of its popular Movie Madness events with the showing of “Hotel Transylvania 2.”

The movie is rated PG and is 89 minutes in length.

Refreshments will be provided by the staff, but children should bring a pillow so as to be comfortable on the floor.

Also each Tuesday and Friday at the library the program “Artists in Training” for independent art projects will be open to children. At 10:15 a.m. each Wednesday a “Story Time” will be held and “Lego Building” is scheduled for 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. each Thursday during the month.

Friends host local author

Pine Library Friends members will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22, in the library activity room located just behind the Pine Cultural Hall at the Community Center.

The guest speaker will be local author Gail Kittleson, who will be speaking about writing memoirs.

She was raised an Iowa farm

shortchange schools to the point Arizona is lowest in per pupil spending in the country.

I also told him that state officials’ decision last year to completely cut funding for some community colleges was unprecedented and a serious blow to post-secondary education.

Knowing Texas has no income tax, I asked the retired teacher how the state funds education.

His reply was that some funding comes from local property taxes and federal funds but the Foundation School Fund receives one-fourth of all revenue from state oil and natural gas occupation taxes.

Also, he said, schools receive profits from the operations of the state lottery, a property tax relief fund, motor fuels tax and cigarette and tobacco taxes.

Certainly Texas struggles to fund public education, but it was obvious from our visits to schools, there is at least a genuine concern for the quality of school facilities.

Navajo rug to be raffled

girl; earned a teaching degree from Wartburg College and a master’s from the University of Northern Iowa. She has taught creative writing, exploratory writing, edits fiction and facilitates writing workshops and women’s retreats.

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

“Our meetings are open to the community and light refreshments will be served,” said Library Friends member Helen Palmer. “Come and listen to this interesting presentation. Feel free to bring a friend. We would love to meet you.”

In Texas

Wife Kay and I spent three days in El Paso, Texas last week to watch our granddaughter, a freshman at Colby College, Kansas, play in her first-ever regular season collegiate softball games.

While visiting, we both remarked at the first class facilities we saw at schools including El Paso Community College.

I mistakenly believed Texas schools were for the most part underfunded and in disarray, but seeing the upscale facilities and the constant education buzz on campuses, it was obvious the state, unlike Arizona, considers funding education a priority.

Watching a softball game, I struck up a conversation with a retired Texas teacher. He quizzed me almost immediately about the horror stories he had heard about Arizona’s education system.

My response was that our state’s governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature do not seem to put a premium on public education, preferring to

Don’t forget to stop by The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library to be raffle tickets for a chance a winning an authentic and highly collectible Navajo rug appraised at $3,000.

Tickets are $10 each and only 150 will be sold. The drawing is set for May 27, but could be earlier if all tickets are sold.

The rug was handwoven by Glenna Begay, an 85-year-old Navajo Nation tribal elder who was born and now lives on the top of Black Mesa area near Kayenta, Ariz.

The rug is woven in a tight fine weave, is Teec Nos Pos style woven on a traditional Navajo upright stand. The rug is 32-inches-by-57-inches and features the colors yellow, orange, white, dark brown and black.

Similar rugs are considered to be of tapestry quality and are highly prized by collectors.

The rug was donated to the library by Felicia French.

Acknowledge a volunteer

Ira Gibel, Take Pride Project founder and president, is now taking nominations for the Volunteer of the Year award. Nominees must be residents of Pine and Strawberry who volunteer for different causes.

Nominations must be submitted by the last day of March.

They can be sent to: Take Pride Project in Pine and Strawberry, P.O. Box 1204, Pine, AZ 85544.

Thought for the day

“Don’t make excuses, make improvements.”

There’s thinking and then there’s just thinking you’re thinking – Part 3 has exactly the same memories as original Kirk so he thinks he’s the real thing.

But think of the problems that could create.

What kind of problems? Read on. :-) Act One, Scene One: Curtain rises. Center stage: Saint Peter is on duty at the Pearly Gates.

Captain Kirk enters stage left.

Kirk: (Looking around unhappily): “Hey! Where am I?” Saint Peter: “Oh, no! Not another one! You’re the sixth Kirk today!”

K. (Lifting phaser off its belt clip as he frowns at the robed figure.) “Up with your hands, Vulcan!”

S.P. (Calmly.) “That device

won’t work here. Please put it away.”

K. “Oh yeah?” (Presses button several times.) “Ah, nuts! That doggone Scotty forgot to charge this thing again.”

S.P. (Spreading his arms) “Oh, me! Why don’t any of you ever recognize the heavenly place spread before you?”

K. “What’s so heavenly about this? I’ve seen better looking planets.”

S.P. “This is not a planet!”

K. (Speaking into communicator.) “Scotty, what’s going on?

Where’s Gertie? Where’s the rest of the gang?”

S.P. “I’m sorry, that earthly instrument will not function here.”

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K. (Looking around.) “OK, robe-man! Who are you? What is this place? How did you disable my phaser and communicator?”

Well, I’m sure you can imagine the rest. After a great deal more chitchat Kirk is at last brought to a large door marked with a big red K. He steps in ...

And what does he see?

How many “Star Trek” episodes were there in which Kirk was beamed up or down, or both?

Well, in the room behind that door stands an angry group of “transported” — aka bumped off — Kirks, one for each time he entered the transporter. Can you imagine what you would say after Saint Peter pushed you in and closed the door behind you?

“B-B-B-But who ...? How many ...? Is it possible? Am I really ...?”

And what if Kirk hasn’t always been a good little captain while he was bopping around space? What if ...? Can you picture what that mess would look like? All those pitchforks? All those demons?

All those Kirks running around in circles screaming, “Stop! You can’t! I’m the captain, remember? Ow! Cut it out with that pitchfork! Ow! Watch it! OW! No fair! This ain’t the right place! I’m supposed to boldly go where no man has gone before. OW!” Think about it, Johnny. If you do, I’ll bet you take last week’s advice.

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

Baha’i Faith Payson For location and information, call (928) 951-4404 or (928) 9786519.

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

Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor.

Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m.

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

Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857 (church), 478-4310 (home).

10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Thursday Bible Study. For more information, call Pastor Ed.

East Verde Baptist Church Houston Mesa Road at Whispering Pines Control Road, 4749385. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is to “make disciples who love God and people.”

Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.discoverexpedition.com, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: Bible Class 6:30 p.m. www.paysonchurchofchrist. com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m., 474-6367, 468-8157, Missionaries (928) 254-8140.

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

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

FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 468-0249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment: V. Green (928) 474-4181.

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

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

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

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

YOUNG BRANCH: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:20 a.m. Sacrament meeting. 4623326 or 462-3388.

BLUE RIDGE BRANCH: Sunday 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 10:50 a.m. Sunday School; 11:25 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society.

(928) 477-2138.

Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead

by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-4764249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Christian Church An independent, undenominational fellowship. Meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Open Communion served every Sunday.

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

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

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

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

Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), 474-2552.

Ken Lentz, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month.

Visit our website atwww.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy.

Mountain Bible Church Please be our guest this weekend, 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 302 E.Rancho Road where our goal is to ‘Love God and Love People!’ We have many adult, children and student ministries on Sundays and during the week. Our Spanish Church called “La Roca” meets Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Want more information? (928) 472-7800 or www.mountainbible.org New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224.

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

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

Monday through Friday.

Payson Living Word Bible Church 208 S. McLane Road (across from the High School). Services Sundays starting at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with Kids Church and nursery provided. PLW is a Spirit Filled Contemporary Church based on Faith; we believe speaking the Word of God will move mountains in our lives. We have a mission here at PLWBC: Love, Win, Build and Change. There are many activities at the church so come out and be a part of our family.

The Lord is doing great things. If you have any questions, the church number is (928) 474-8606.

Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St., behind ACE Hardware), 474-0485; Pastor Carl Peterson. A growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. We invite you to worship with us Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (Contemporary) or at 11 a.m. (Traditional).

Kid’s Church along with free and safe nursery care is provided.

Please call the church for information on additional programs, ministries and our mission to the community.

Pleasant Valley Community Church Young Public School Cafeteria on Hwy 288 & Baker Ranch

Road. A non-denominational service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come early for refreshments and fellowship.

Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson 1800 N. Beeline Hwy. Dr. Joe Falkner - Sr.Pastor, Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service 11 a.m. Nursery, Adult and Youth Bible Studies during both services. Wednesday evening fellowship and Bible study for all ages! For more details and information on other weekly events, check out our website at www.pbcpayson.org or call the church office at (928) 474-9279.

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

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) At Rock of Ages you will find a worship service designed to praise God and enrich faith. Our purpose is to serve all people in God’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Bible. We are a friendly, family oriented church.

All are welcome! Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport Rd and North McLane).

Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606 or (928) 474-2098. Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.; Holy communion is celebrated at the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Adult Bible class is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. St. Paul’s parishioners and Father Dan invite you to join us as WE participate in worship, Christian education, outreach and fellowship activities. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Our Praise Band leads us with contemporary music on the last Sunday of the month. Christian Education programs offer Children’s Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday Adult Group Study at 9 a.m. Wednesday: We celebrate the Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Quarterly: Taizé, a Service of contemplation and music, is held quarterly on a Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. (Call for dates). We have very active Women’s, Men’s and Bible Study groups. A Film Review group and Book Club are just some of our other regular programs. (Call Church for dates and times). Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson.org. Email: stpaulspayson@gmail.com WE Welcome Everyone.

Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd. Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors.

Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org.

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

Star Valley Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson (928) 474-5557.

Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday Night offers children’s ministries from 5-7 p.m. ARMOR for boys 1st-6th grade and GO for girls 1st6th grade. All are welcome!

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

Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 479-2299.

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service.

Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service.

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

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

For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076.

Unity Church of Payson Spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer, Licensed Unity Teacher.

Our mission is to inspire and awaken one another to a greater experience of God and life through the practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday services at 10 a.m., 600 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). Come to the free Energy Healing Open House Friday, Feb. 19 from 6-8 at Payson Community Kids, 213 S. Colcord Rd. For more, go to www.unityofpayson.org. or 928-478-8515.

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

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Marketplace (Pine), etc. If you are interested in volunteering to help HSCAZ’s recycling program, please contact the All of us at HSCAZ are excited to Outreach Programs Coordinator Annie announce that our recycling program by email annie@humanesocietycenhas now recycled over 15,000 pounds tralaz.org or by phone 928of aluminum cans since just 474-5590, ext. 100.

July. With the help of our In addition to can recyvolunteers, staff and a local Humane cling, the shelter also recySociety businessman named Dennis cles metal and ink cartridgof Central Ferguson, we have not only Arizona es (all kinds). Our recycling helped the environment by shed is open from 8 a.m. to 4 keeping these recyclables p.m. every day. These donaADOPTION out of our landfills, but we tions are also tax deductible. have even turned a profit to OPTIONS If you have any questions help the shelter. about our recycling program, Because the Humane please call the shelter at 928Society of Central Arizona is a 501c(3) 474-5590. charity, your donation of aluminum cans can be considered tax deductible. Prom time is coming The shelter is open Monday through Why drive all the way to the Valley Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You and spend a bundle for a prom dress? can come in and receive a receipt for We have dozens of colors and sizes, all your donation of cans. We have numerbrand new, retailing from $150 - $250, ous can collection sites all over town. but here only $10 - $35!

Our collection bins are hard to miss as Specials of the week: they are painted white with black spots • Falcon Roadmaster All-Terrain to match a Dalmatian. Cans can be Tow Bar, quick release for one person dropped at the shelter (605 W. Wilson • Jazzy Select 6 Heavy Duty Court), Payson Town Hall, Star Valley Motorized Wheel Chair Town Hall, Waste Management, Payson • Vintage Ethan Allen Corner Writing Golf Course, the dog park, Ponderosa by

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C L U B S Sons of the American Revolution

The February meeting of Rim Country Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution is at 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. Come, enjoy breakfast and socialize.

The meeting’s speaker, Duane Dobstaff will discuss what it takes to become and be a U.S. Navy Seal.

Guests, those interested in the subject and those interested in learning more about SAR, are welcome.

Payson Lioness Club

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

Sponsored by the Payson Lions Club, the Payson Lioness Club is part of the world’s largest service organization. Members enjoy activities, service projects and events that benefit local charities. All interested persons are welcome to attend. You are never too young or young at heart to be a Lioness. For more information, call Carol at (928) 978-4132.

Tai Chi and Qigong

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

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

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the Arizona Archaeological Society meets at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Holy Nativity. The church is located at the corner of Easy Street and Bradley, Payson. Guests are invited to attend. Visitors are welcome.

The guest speaker will be Bill Ahrendt, a renowned local artist.

Anyone with a love of the history of the American west will not want to miss his presentation.

Radio control car/truck enthusiasts wanted

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Pine Library Friends

The Pine Library Friends meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month in the Library Activity Room located just behind the Cultural Hall in Pine.

This a small, friendly, informal group and the members would love to have any Rim residents come to one of the meetings to see if it might be

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Pictured are just two of the many wonderful animals available for adoption at the HSCAZ shelter, 605 W. Wilson Ct. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All pets are already spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations.

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There are plenty more, but “shy” isn’t one of them. I love to make new friends wherever I go! Do I sound like a handful? I’m actually quite well-behaved! I am housetrained, don’t bark (much), and don’t chew. And I love to ride in the

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Frequently the group hosts guest speakers on a variety of subjects. The public is always welcome.

For more information, please call Carol at (623) 363-5985.

ups. Celebrate God’s healing power through eight recovery principles and Christ-centered 12 steps. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain Bible Church. For more information, call (928) 472-7800.

Write Your Story

TOPS in Pine

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous

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.

Alanon

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

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

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a group for those with hurts, habits and hang-

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

Weigh-in is at 8:20 a.m., the meeting is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call Barbara at (928) 978-4750 or Charlotte at (928) 978-3640.

Senior Singles with Spirit

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

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

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

Bridge players needed

Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge on Feb. 16 were: Carol Blann, first; Nyla Lutz, second; Mary Kemp, third.

More players are needed.

“We’re just a bunch of cards at heart that play for fun and need more players… so if you’re an ace at playing bridge or a diamond in the ruff; please come join our little club,” writes the group’s reporting secretary.

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Payson Granite & Design, Inc.

We specialize in granite, marble, all natural stones.

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

Quality Plus Office Supplies

113 W. Aero Drive (928) 468-6789

PET SITTING

UncleHerbsHealthCenter.com

WE DELIVER

807 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson 978-474-8140 officesupplies4payson.com

Payson Lions Club Payson Lions Charitable Foundation and its parent Payson Lions Club serve Rim Country by conducting service and fund-raising projects to help those in need of eye exams and eyeglasses as well as hearing exams and hearing aids.

Membership in Lions is open to all adults interested in giving something back to their community. Meetings are held at at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Payson Airport.

Payson Elks Tickets are now on sale for the Men’s SUPERSTARS! show at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway. The show is Saturday, March 5 and with the purchase of a ticket, you have a dinner choice of a stuffed pork chop or Cornish game hen. Tickets sell out fast.

Payson Mens’ Golf Association

The Payson Mens’ Golf Association 2016 Golf Season begins with a free breakfast, followed by a 4-man scramble tournament Wednesday, March 16. Anyone, not yet a member, interested in joining may call Payson Golf Course, (928) 474-2273. Join in the fun in a handicapped format.

CONTRACTORS

Barry Hoff CONTRACTING LLC

COMPLETE GARAGES from design, plans, permits to the finished structure!

928-978-2993 • •

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ‘Hurt ON THE JOB?’

CALL BOB

Certified Specialist

Arizona Board of Legal Specialization

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

AUTHORIZED RETAILER

Minimum 2 Year service term. Users of greater than 150GB of data may be contracted to reduce usasge or transition to other plan per Bandwidth Usage Policy. Service for residential/noncommercial only. Limited time offer.

PLUMBER

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

TRACTOR SERVICES

Charlie Hall’s PAYSON WRANGLER PET SITTING PLUMBING & PUMPING “The Kennel Alternative”

Rim Country’s Cannabis Dispensary 200 N. Tonto Street, Payson 928.474.2420

Your Local Installer

928-961-4614

Velasco from the Payson Rimstone Rock Club.

All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend.

Any new member will receive a free lunch.

Please remember the Payson Food Bank and bring non-perishable food items.

For more information, please call Dale at (928) 468-6227.

LAWYER

High-Speed

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SALES RENTALS SERVICE

The Mogollon Chapter 1235 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal employees holds its monthly no-host luncheon and meeting Wednesday, Feb. 24. The meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson.

This month, our speaker is Pat

472-6130

OFFICE SUPPLIES

www.southwestmobility.com 217 E. Highway 260 • Payson 928-478-7940

NARFE

PP ORCELAIN , FIBERGLASS , BATHTUB REPAIR ORCELAIN & F IBERGLASS R EPAIR

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Authorized Provider

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

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

For more information, contact Sharon (480) 244-1393 or Diane (928) 468-1852.

THE THE TUB TUB GUY GUY

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

since 1989

Rim Country CoDA

Call to arrange for an estimate today.

Ask about our senior discounts.

paysongranitedesign@aol.com

Honoring our committment to you

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.

For additional information please call Chris Tilley at 928-468-9669.

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

� Installation of prefinished and unfinished wood flooring. � Sanding and refinishing of new and existing wood floors. � Screen & Recoat

Southwest Mobility, Inc.

JULIETs

BATHTUB CUTDOWN MODIFICATIONS

Rim Country Payson Granite

Hardwood Floors

Play is at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Area residents and guests are welcome.

Please call Hilda Jungblut at (928) 468-2137 for reservations and information.

BATHTUB MODIFICATIONS

“A Winning ion” Combinat

(928) 978-5322

Hello there, I am the beautiful Theadora. I am quite the proper lady and will sit very still and watch my surroundings. I can be a talker when I find a human I really like. I adore attention and would really love to go to a home where I can spoil my new people with love and affection. I am very clean and I keep my current living space spotless.

As long as I have a warm blanket to sleep on, I am a happy girl. Please come down and meet me at the shelter, you will not be disappointed.

O R G AN I Z A T I O N S

Herning & Sons

“Delivering the finest detail available since 1994” Boats

Theadora

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Mobile Auto Detailing 260 RV’s

Theadora

Kellie Padon, Owner Veterinary Technician

(928) 472-6210

www.paysonpetsitting.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured

CLOGGED DRAIN SPECIALIST ALL SERVICE & REPAIRS SEPTIC PUMPING SEPTIC INSPECTIONS 928-474-4032 Serving Payson Since 1978

ROC #180429 WE ACCEPT

BONDED & INSURED MASTERCARD/VISA

Payson, Arizona

(928) 478-9959 www.lilredtractor.com

Tractor Service By the Hour (2 hour min.) or By the job Dump Trailer Service by the Load

PAYSON ROUNDUP FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016

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Call 928-474-5251 • Online at PaysonClassifiedsNow.com • Email ClassAds@payson.com

Classifieds

DEADLINES: 10AM Monday for Tuesday issue • 10AM Wednesday for Friday issue Order: 10080116 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: Water Systems Operator art#: 20132656 Town of Payson Class: General Size: 2.00 X Water 2.00 Systems Operator

MERCHANDISE

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

ANIMALS I

$14.47 - $21.71/hr, plus benefits.

Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 472-5012; 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, 02/25/16. EOE

Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 DOG SITTING, HOME AWAY FROM HOME! 24-7 LOVING CARE In My Home, Yvonne: 928-468-2105

Join our friendly Team

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE” Also BACKHOE SERVICE & YARD CLEANING Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service 928-978-7384 or 928-978-5473

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 $8.10 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

Join our friendly Team

Order: 10079582 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20115075 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

FURNITURE 2 Elect. Keyboards, 1 draft table, 4 legged night table, 3 way lamp stand, 2 crystal singing bowls.

Contact Jill 928-468-6074 80021 Custom Oak, Sales/Student Desks, 2’x4’, some with a lap drawer or keyboard pullout; file drawer and two regular drawers in each desk. $50.ea obo 928-978-3151

MISCELLANEOUS *DOWNWINDERS CANCER CASES*

www.cancerbenefits.com Flagstaff Office; 928-774-1200 or 800-414-4328.

Part-Time Position Bookkeeping experience required, Drug testing, background and credit check will be completed prior to employment.

Starting pay $9.00 hr.

Applyininperson person with General Manager Apply with New General Manager atatPayson PaysonMcDonald’s.

McDonald’s

GENERAL RANCH WORKERS

Order: 10080263 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Serv Four temporary position openings. $11.27 per hour + housing. A Keywords: John Halandrus Ranch art#: 20132826 signed contract may be required. 3/4 time guarantee. Work tools, supClass:and General plies equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker.

Size: 2.00 X 4.00 Transportation & subsistence expenses to worksite provided by employer or paid by employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Must be able to ride horses and operate an ATV safely. Must have 6 months experience as a general ranch worker and provide (1) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicants skills. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Dates of need: 03/20/2016 to 10/31/2016.

Live in bunkhouse. Attend to livestock—feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters—calving, observe and maintain cattle herd health. Builds & cleans corrals. Wean calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Assist with moving cattle, castration of livestock, and branding and shipping. Maintain all fences, corrals, cabins, buildings, range improvements, and livestock equipment used for proper cattle management. Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Must have knowledge and management of irrigation, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock. Light Mechanical skills preferred to maintain equipment in working condition and observe safe practices. Longer hours (night shifts during calving) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be required when feeding cows supplemental rations, calving season, irrigation and haying season. Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employer’s requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic conditions.

BUFFALO CREEK LAND & CATTLE, LLC / JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO Call Craig Workforce Center, (970) 824-3246 or contact your nearest State Workforce Center.

Refer to order #CO6411420 Order: 10080279 Cust: -Rim Country Health Keywords: Experienced RN art#: 20132847 Three temporary position openings. Must possess 6 months experiClass:asHealthcare ence a general ranch worker and provide one letter of reference to that Size: 2.00 4.00 of need: 03/15/2016 to 12/15/2016. $11.27 per hour experience.X Dates plus housing. A signed contract may be required. Live in bunkhouse. 3/4 work guarantee. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. All work tools and equipment provided with no cost to worker. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worker will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract.

Performs any combination of the following tasks on the ranch. Attend to livestock—feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters—calving, maintaining cattle herd health. Builds and cleans corrals. Wean calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Assist with castration of livestock, and branding. Maintain all fences, corrals, cabins, buildings, range improvements, and livestock equipment used for proper cattle management.

Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Must have knowledge and management of irrigation, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock. Light Mechanical skills preferred to maintain equipment in working condition and observe safe practices. Assist with the shipping of cows and calves.

Longer hours (night shifts during calving) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be required when feeding cows supplemental rations, calving season, irrigation and haying season.

Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employer’s requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic conditions

GENERAL RANCH WORKERS

JOHN HALANDRAS RANCH / RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO Call Craig Workforce Center, (970) 824-3246 or contact your nearest State Workforce Center.

Refer to order #CO6400929

HUGE ESTATE SALE! 302 N. Antelope Point Payson

BIG SCREEN TV! ELECTRONICS BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE, HOME FURNISHINGS, CHILDRENS FURNITURE! PATIO FURNITURE! HOUSEHOLD GOODS OF EVERY SORT! EVRYTHING MUST GO! PRICED TO SELL! Payson Pkwy. to Pioneer Trail, follow the signs!

THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!

PIANO: Cohet Russian CCCP, Upright, High Gloss Cedar Color, Moving Must Sell $275.obo 480-323-0548 or 928-468-9075

Sat, Feb 20 and Sun, Feb 21 8am to 2pm FURNITURE / CRAFTS / KITCHENWARE / BEDDING / TOOLS / ART / HOLIDAY DECORATIONS / QUILTING MATERIALS AND MISC STUFF

1107 W. Crestview Dr. Fri. & Sat. Feb. 19 & 20 from 8:30am to 4:30pm: Moving/Garage Sale: Furniture, End Tables, Upright Freezer, Outdoor Furniture, Kitchen Island, Clean Bed, Gas Grill, Corner Shelf, Dishes, Garden Tools and Much More.

4X4S 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande, 4 cylendar, 5sp, 124K Miles, Excellent Condition, $6700.

701-426-6709

TRUCKS

42 inch Kubota rotary tiller, 3 point hitch, PTO driven, w/operator’s manual. $800.obo Please call 928-595-0236 or 928-595-0435

Don’t delay... Adopt a Cat TODAY! PAYSON HUMANE SOCIETY 812 S. McLane - 474-5590

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

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

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

Mechanical abilities and forklift experience are also desirable.

This is a fulltime position with a complete benefit package.

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

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

HEALTH CARE Caregiver ad 2000 F150 XLTWork w/Fiberglass Camper Shell, Good Mileage, 2 Hitches, 4.2, V-6 Truck Engine, Auto Transmission, $2900.

928-308-7441 or 608-422-3173

Order: 10079403 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Payson Senior Center is looking for an

Executive Director

to manage all aspects of Senior Center operations Interested parties should email pseniorctr@gmail.com for a detailed job description and for any questions.

All resumes must be submitted via email. Resumes must be submitted by April 1, 2016 to be considered.

We are a drug-free and an EEO employer.

Order: 10080088 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Bookkeeper art#: 20127096 Class: Accounting Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Experienced RN

Attributes needed: • Three+ years in LTC preferred • Leadership skills • Will be part of the Nursing Management Team We offer: • VERY competitive salary • Medical benefits • Opportunity to be creative in a progressive Nursing Department • Moving assistance available

For immediate consideration, please send resumes to:Ikruse@rimcountryhealth.com

Valentine’s Healing Gift

CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

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

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

Senior Discount: 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/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823 Robin H.

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873

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 or older, AZ driver license, good driving record, must pass DPS fingerprint clearance. Dependable, 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, Fax 928-474-7094, email ines.tarango@hhwaz.org AA/EOE/M/F D/V

LABORERS

Education/Quality Management Rim Country Health, a Full-Service Senior Campus of Care in Payson, AZ has an immediate Full-Time opening for a RN.

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Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

depending upon qualifications, plus benefits. Obtain required application by calling (928) 472-5012; 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, 02/26/16. EOE Order: 10079998 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: Town of Payson,Street Maintenance Worker art#: 20132499 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Inventors-Entrepreneurs Companies are looking for new products to develop.

Turn your ideas into something solid. Call 928-200-4509.

HAULING

Town of Payson Street Maintenance Worker I $11.59 - $17.38/hr or Street Maintenance Worker II $12.79 - $19.18/hr,

Laborer Wanted, Must have Valid Driver’s License Reliable Transportation and Pass a Drug Screening Test: Leave Message, Benefits; 928-237-0397 Order: 10080275 Cust: -Payson Senior Center Keywords: Executive Director art#: 20132841 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 2.00

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WILLS LIVING WILLS FINANCIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY MEDICAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY DEEDS

Patricia Rockwell AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer/ Paralegal

928-476-6539

SALES/MARKETING Busy Real Estate Agent needs Assistant.

Licensed Realtor preferred but will consider someone that would get their real estate license.

Must have excellent computer skills, good people skills, reference required.

Fax resume to (888) 983-8181

HOME SERVICES Call The Cheaper Sweeper

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

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

Gift Certificates Available

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

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

Call Shari for a Quote!

928-951-1807

LANDSCAPING Landscaping, Lot Cleaning, Tree Trimming, Raking and Hauling.

Reasonable Rates, Small and Large Jobs, Call Don 928-478-6139

CONDOMINIUMS

LEGAL SERVICES

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.

REFLEXOLOGY & FIRE ELEMENT FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE. Purchase Gift Certificate for 1 and get 1 Free. Refer one and get 1/2 off next 1.5 hour treatment. Contact Jill for details 928-468-6074 ID#80024

AUTOS/VEHICLES

ID# 80310

Need: Full/Part-Time Hostesses, Waitresses, & Dishwasher, Experienced, 18 and Older, Apply between 2pm and 5pm Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe 928-468-6500

MISCELLANEOUS Payson Senior Center needs a dishwasher Mon-Weds 9:30-2:30 MUSTS: food handler card,lift 50 lbs,stand 5 hrs, & be drug-free.

Apply at 514 W Main, M-F 8am-3pm.

We drug test & we are an EEO employer.

608 W. Frontier, Sat. Feb. 20 Gates open at 8am to 12pm: Building Materials, Tools, Camping Stuff, Bike Racks and Misc.

2004 Mini Cooper, Excellent Condition, 75K Miles, Auto Transmission, Fully Loaded, Yellow w/Black Interior, No-Issues/No-Damage Ever, Asking $6195. 915-757-6605

RESTAURANTS

SERVICES

YARD SALES

ID# 80280

TOOLS

Chaparral Pines Golf Club Needs: FT Seasonal Assist.

Maintenance Help, ASAP w/Experience in Repairs, Plumbing and Electrical, $10.p/h. Pick-up Application at Security Gate

Moving / Estate Sale 1803 W. Fairway Ln Payson

CARS

10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft.

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

BOOKKEEPER POSITION

GENERAL

Fri. Feb 19 and Sat. Feb. 20 8am to 2pm

Alligator Juniper $250. Spit and Delivered Locally, 928-472-7077 if no answer, please leave message Order: 10080262 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Serv Keywords: Buffalo Creek Land & Cattle art#: 20132825 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

ESTATE SALES

EMPLOYMENT

Get the best results!

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

3BR, 2 BA, Condo, 905 N. Beeline, Payson, AZ, 85541, 9 months lease, Pool,Sports Park, $ 900, 928-474-9300.

HOMES FOR RENT 1800sf 3Br/2Ba, Open Floor Plan, Newly Remodeled, Wet Bar, Large Front Deck, Garage, All Electric, Electric Pellet Stove, Peacefull Country Feel, Minutes from Walmart. Full Credit/Criminal Check, $1250.mo First/Last + $1000.Sec. Dep. Cats-No, 928-978-4491 1Br/1Ba $600.pm,Fenced Yard, Includes Water/Trash/Sewer, 110 E. Aero, All Electric.

Please leave mesage we will return call:928-978-2435 or 928-970-0634 2Br/1.5Ba plus large master suite/family rm loft, cozy-custom in-Payson, log, energy-efficient tot/elec, washer-dryer, lg-fenced/cul-de-sac/lot w/shed, $895. annual/lease, 928-476-3989

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 11-4pm 685 W. Detroit Dr, 2 BR/1 BA, Stunning Cabin Remodel, Large Lot. Website: lovepayson.com $159,000. 928-478-1553

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 1975 Fleetwood located 705 E. Miller Lot-14 $10,000. 2Br/1Ba, New Refrig, New Stove, Screened In Porch, Large Lot, Call Ruth 623-340-6863

Beautiful Townhouse, GV Lakes, New Carpets/Paint, 1700+sq.ft.

Carport, Small Dog-ok, Smoking-No, Good Credit & References Required,$1100.mo 912 W. Madera Lane 928-951-4320 New 2 BR, 2 BA, Manufactured home, 55+ age community. $650.00, 480-390-8901.

Newly Remodeled 2Br/1Ba downstairs unit in quiet neighborhood!

Water/Trash/Sewer w/Washer & Dryer included! No-pets $700.mo + Dep.Call Bonnie 928-978-1415

ID# 80311 1983 MH 2 BR, 1 BA, 14 x 56, close in Payson 55+ age park, $15,500. Financing available Call 480-390-8901 New Cavco 2 BR, 2 BA, MH 14 x 52, close in Payson 55+ age park, $39,900. Financing available 480-390-8901

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

1st Mo + Deposit!

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

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

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty PO Box 329, 3640 Hwy 87, Pine, AZ 85544

928-476-3279

RENTALS

Pine 3 Br, 1 Ba ...........$850

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

You’ll lo h e Aspen Co he

Apartments For Rent

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Prudential Pine

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

UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Independently Owned & Operated

Pine Prudential Rentals x3 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

609 S. BEELINE HWY. PAYSON, AZ 85541 474-5276

www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

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

Positively Payson

Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes

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

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

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT MOVE IN SPECIAL: (Payson) Three Private offices, Reception/Training area, 1000sq.ft, Busy Beeline Hwy Location,View,Only,$750.mo.

Also Single offices Avail. $225.mo 928-468-1365 Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft.

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

2006 E. Thunder Mountain Rd. 4BD, 3BA $1375 202 N. Stagecoach Pass, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . $1350 2004 N. Fredanovich Cir., 4BD, 2BA . . . . . $1100 1101 N. Colcord Rd., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $900 1106 N. William Tell Cir., 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . . $860 609 N. Granite Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 1302 N. William Tell Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $775 204 E. Jura Cir. #B, 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp#5, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . $550 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp#20, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . $460 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio 1BA . . . . . . . . $425 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio 1BA . . . . . . . . $400

COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE 601 N. Beeline 408 W. Main St., Suite 8 & Suite 11 708 E. Hwy 260, A2, C2, C1- A & B 1322 W. Red Baron Rd. #A & #B

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Independently Owned & Operated

Quiet 2Bd/1.5Ba:Covered Porch/RV Parking w/Deck, Treed Fenced Yard, Central Payson, $750.p/m+Security, Seperate Laundry Area, Avail Anytime: 928-951-4422

HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT 2/BR, 2/BA, 1344 SF, 288 E Buckboard Trail, Gisela, AZ, 85541, 12 months lease, yard maintenance inclulded, $750.without Horses or $900.with Horses, Call Chuck Olinger 602-881-8736.

MOBILE/RV SPACES Kachina Doll Trailer Park Three Trailers; All 1Br/1Ba, $485 to $525.mo.

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LEGAL NOTICES 16049: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2016: TS No. AZ08000589-15-1 APN 207-22-042 TO No. 150304095-AZ-VOO 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 2, 2011 and recorded on September 6, 2011 as Instrument No. 2011-009930 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on April 18, 2016 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: 145 S. ESCALERA ST, GLOBE, AZ 85501 LOT 5, BLOCKS 4 AND 5, CENTRAL PARK ADDITION, ACCORDING TO AMENDED MAP NO 330, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA APN: 207-22-042 Original Principal Balance $116,062.00 Name and Address of original Trustor BRIAN ZAPATA, AN UNMARRIED MAN 145 S. ESCALERA ST, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of the Beneficiary BANK OF OKLAHOMA, N.A. c/o BANK OF OKLAHOMA, N.A. (BOK) 7060 S YALE AVE TULSA, OK 74136 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 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: January 8, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Amanda Alcantara, 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.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766. Order no.

AZ16-000087-1, Pub Dates, 02/05/2016, 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016, 02/26/2016.

16057: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/3016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-40863 Baca Title No: 21504248 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 09/16/1996 as Document No. 96-014990 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OC-

LEGAL NOTICES CUR at public auction on April 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, and the property will be sold by the Trustee 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 33-811). The sale shall convey 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 24, Block 8, HAYDEN TOWNSITE, according to Map No. 170, records of Gila County, Arizona; Except all minerals and mineral rights as reserved in deed recorded in Docket 48, Page 168, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 189 Second Street 231 E 2nd Avenue Hayden, AZ 85235 Tax Parcel No.: 101-09-031 0 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, 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, expressed 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. Original Principal Balance: $22,750.00 Original Trustor: Roberto L. Baca and Sarah C. Baca, AKA Sarah S. Baca, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship 920 8th Street, Safford, AZ 85546 Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Care of / Servicer Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. One Home Campus Des Moines, IA 50328 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona Bar A-4561066 State 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016, 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016 16058: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-05570 Grasso Notice is hereby given that Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $48,001.00 executed by Barbara E Grasso, an unmarried woman as to an undivided 50% interest and William F. Buck IV, an unmarried man as to an undivided 50%, 8909 W Wild Turkey Ln Strawberry, AZ 85544 , dated October 22, 2007 and recorded October 30, 2007, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2007-018264 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on April 29, 2016 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 196 of Strawberry View Three, according to the Plat of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 449. Interest, as tenants in common The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 8909 W Wild Turkey Ln Strawberry, AZ 85544. Tax Parcel No.: 301-55-088. 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 bal-

LEGAL NOTICES ance 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 B e n e f i c i a r y : Sp r i n g l e a f Finance/f/k/a American Equity; Care of/Servicer: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3217 S Decker Lake Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84119; Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000.

Dated: 01/29/2016 /S/Leonard J. McDonald, 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 01/29/2016, by LEONARD J. MCDONALD, 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-4561307 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016, 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016 16059: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 124770 Title No. 150308190 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on 02/28/2007 in Instrument No. 2007-003324, Book xx, Page xx, records of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501 on 04/28/2016 at 11:00 AM. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS Secured property is legally described as: LOT 106, OF EAST VERDE PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP(S) NO. 144 PURPORTED STREET ADDRESS: 238 Chelsea Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S): 302-31-107 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE: $152,000.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5 8742 Lucent Blvd, Ste 300 Highlands Ranch, CO 85374 Name and Address of Original Trustor: Joseph G. Williams 238 Chelsea Drive Payson, AZ 85541 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Name and Address of Trustee: Christina Harper, Esq. 301 E. Bethany Home Road, #A-227 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Telephone: (877) 914-3498 Sales Line: (714) 730-2727 Dated: January 26, 2016 Christina Harper, Attorney at Law Successor Trustee The Successor Trustee herein qualifies as Trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the Arizona State Bar as required by A.R.S Section 33-803(a)(2). The Trustee’s regulator is the Arizona State Bar. A-4561127 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016, 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016 16061: 2/12, 2/16, 2/19/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: GASTINEAU CONSULTING LLC

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES II. The address of the known place of business is: 9684 JUNIPER RD., STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: MARC GASTINEAU, 9684 JUNIPER RD., STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544.

III. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: SUSAN GASTINEAU, MEMBER 9684 JUNIPER RD., STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544; MARC GASTINEAU, MEMBER, 9684 JUNIPER RD., STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 16062: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2016; TS No. AZ07000387-15-1 APN 207-09-011 TO No. 150313028-AZ-DMO 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 December 4, 2006 and recorded on December 19, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-021255 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on April 28, 2016 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: 5475 S RANDALL AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 THE LAND REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILA, STATE OF ARIZONA, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF TWO HUNDRED FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF LAND:LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 4, GLOBE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 81, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. APN: 207-09-011 Original Principal Balance $180,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor WARREN CLARE WAMPOLE AND TONI A. WAMPOLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP 5475 S RANDALL AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of the Beneficiary CIT Bank, N.A., formerly known as OneWest Bank N.A., formerly known as OneWest Bank, FSB c/o Financial Freedom, a division of CIT Bank, N.A. 2900 ESPERANZA CROSSING AUSTIN, TX 78758 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 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: January 20, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Amanda Alcantara, 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.insourcelogic.com FOR

LEGAL NOTICES AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766. Order no.

AZ16-000149-1, Pub Dates, 02/12/2016, 02/19/2106, 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016.

16063: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA INANDFOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of BEVERLY MAE STILL, Deceased. No. PB2016-00006 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Estate that: Gloria Jane Still has 1. been appointed a Personal Representative of the Estate.

2.

Claims against the Estate must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

3.

Claims against the Estate may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Gloria Jane Still, care of Rilus M. Dana, Dana and Associates, LLC., 1234 S. Power Road, Suite #102, Mesa, Z 85206.

DATED this 5th day of February, 2016.

DANA AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. By: /s/ Rilus M. Dana, RILUS M. DANA 1234 S. Power Road, Suite #102 Mesa, AZ 85206 Counsel for Personal Representative 16064: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/13/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-694369-JP Order No. : 150303256-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/23/2010 and recorded 3/25/2010 as Instrument 2010-003338 , and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/19/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-001567 in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 4/18/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 77, PAYSON NORTH UNIT FOUR A, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 479, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA Purported Street Address: 1309 N WILLIAM TELL CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541-3848 Tax Parcel Number: 302-69-077A Original Principal Balance: $151,470.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. C/O Bank of America, N.A. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): GUNTHER W SCHAEFFER AND ELIZABETH A SCHAEFFER, HUSBAND AND WIFE 550 MARINA PARKWAY, SUITE E2 PMB 47, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916.939.0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-694369-JP 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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-694369-JP Dated: 1/12/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Maria Albarran Diaz, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or va-

LEGAL NOTICES lidity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/12/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Maria Albarran Diaz, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

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

Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0101559 2/19/2016 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 16066: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA INANDFOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of RICHARD DISABATO, Deceased.

No. PB2015-00048 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1.

LYNN MALONEY has been appointed a Personal Representative of this Estate on June 2, 2015.

2.

All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claim within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

3.

Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative by and through her attorney, Law Offices of Jo Ellen Vork PLLC, 615 West Main Street, Payson, Arizona 85541.

LAW OFFICES OF JO ELLEN VORK, PLLC Date: January 28, 2016 By: /s/ Jo Ellen Vork, JO ELLEN VORK, Attorney for Personal Representative 16067: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2016; TS/File 126392.10243 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on OCTOBER 4, 2006, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2006-017090 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on APRIL 11, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: Lot 37, TERRA MADRE, according to Map No. 550, records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Property Address: 202 S. VENDETTA DR., YOUNG, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 305-40-037. Original Principal Balance: $125,550.00 Original Beneficiary: BAR X RANCH CONSERVATORY INC., an Arizona corporation, P.O. BOX 5455, GOODYEAR, AZ 85326. Current Beneficiary: MISSION A. RANCH, INC., P.O. BOX 5455, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338.

Original/Current Trustor: MICHAEL S. AZRAK and SUSAN L. AZRAK, 3370 N. HAYDEN RD. #123 PMB768, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251. 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 $117,116.11 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: JANUARY 4, 2016. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation.

580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent.

Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on January 7, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary

7B

LEGAL NOTICES Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

16068: 2/16, 2/19, 2/23/2016 NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR 1.

CHILSON INVESTMENTS, LLC L - 20643047 2.

The address of the known place of business is: 342 W. H Bar Ranch Road Payson, AZ 85541 3.

The name and a d d r e s s of the Statutory Agent is: Jeri L. Chilson 342 W. H Bar Ranch Road Payson, AZ 85541 4.

Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager.

The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company is: Jeri L. Chilson, Manager 342 W. H. Bar Ranch Road Payson, AZ 85541 Jeri L. Chilson, Member 342 W. H. Bar Ranch Road Payson, AZ 85541 John C. Chilson, Member 342 W. H. Bar Ranch Road Payson, AZ 85541 16069: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/15/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-694474-JP Order No. : 150304016-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/27/1998 and recorded 7/30/1998 as Instrument 1998 11657 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona .

Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 4/20/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 200 FEET LYING IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOTS 8 AND 9 AND THE EAST 25 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 26, OF CENTRAL HEIGHTS TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 52.

Purported Street Address: 5657 GLOBE CANYON, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-08-250 Original Principal Balance: $69,950.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. C/O Bank of America, N.A. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): WILLIAM CULPEPPER AND VIRGINIA CULPEPPER, HUSBAND AND WIFE 5657 GLOBE CANYON, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916.939.0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-694474-JP 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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS

LEGAL NOTICES No.: AZ-15-694474-JP Dated: 1/14/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Maria Albarran Diaz, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/14/2016 before me, Kristen Marie Smith a notary public, personally appeared Maria Albarran Diaz, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Kristen Marie Smith Commission No. 1997813 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm.

Expires 11/11/2016 IDSPub #0101791 2/19/2016 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 16070: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2016; NOTICE OF CONTINUED INITIAL/ PUBLICATION HEARING ON DEPENDENCY PETITION NO. JD 201600003 Honorable Timothy M. Wright IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the matter of: JAMES DIAMOND d.o.b. 01-18-1999 NATHAN SCOTT DIAMOND d.o.b. 01-06-2006 Person(s) under 18 years of age.

TO: SHARON LOUISE HESKETT aka DIAMOND, BEAU LOOTANS and JOHN DOE, a fictitious name, parents and/or guardians of the above-named children.

1. The Department of Child Safety, (DCS or the Department), by and through undersigned counsel, has filed a Dependency Petition pursuant to Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules 4.1 and 4.2 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure; and Rule 48(D) of the Arizona Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court.

2. The Court has set a continued initial/publication hearing on the 5th day of May 2016, at 10:30 a.m., at the Gila County Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline Hwy., #104, Payson, AZ 85541, before Honorable Timothy M. Wright for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Petition.

3. You and your children are entitled to have an attorney present at the hearing. You may hire your own attorney or, if you cannot afford an attorney and want to be represented by an attorney, one may be appointed by the Court.

4. You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding.

You are advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, pretrial conference, status conference, or dependency adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Petition. In addition, if you fail to appear, without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in an adjudication of dependency, termination of your parental rights or the establishment of a permanent guardianship based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court, as well as an order of paternity, custody, or change of custody in a consolidated family law matter and an order for child support if paternity has been established.

5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Dependency Petition, Notice of Hearing, and Temporary Order by submitting a written request to: TRACEY L. HEINRICK, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210-1312. The assigned case manager is Sheena Walter and may be reached by telephone at 928.468.9804.

6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three (3) working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling 928.474.3978.

7. You have the right to make a request or motion prior to any hearing that the hearing be closed to the public.

DATED this __ day of February 2016.

MARK BRNOVICH Attorney General TRACEY L. HEINRICK Assistant Attorney General 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/16 CNS-2846192#

Payson Roundup OUTDOORS Friday, February 19, 2016

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Stewart Ridge hike offers views From page 1B

ridge comes at GPS coordinates 34 13.303N, 111 18.022W at 2875 feet. We took a break there, enjoying the views both north and south then pressed on. We went single-file along the onetrack path, following the cairns and surveyor’s tape, to a barbed wire fence with the wire down.

We carefully stepped over the wire and continued on bearing right (east) to another hilltop at GPS 34 13.237, 111 17.837W. We had to take care as we descended the steep, rocky hill, made more slippery by the snow.

The ridge isn’t very wide at this point so we could see in both directions for many miles of snow-covered beauty. Continuing along the trail with the barbedwire fence on our right, we came to a gap in the fence and passed through.

From there, it isn’t far to our turn-around spot, a steep, boulder-covered point 1.7 miles from the trailhead. The coordinates for the top of that point are 34 12.858N, 111 17.242W at elevation 5,528 feet. We skipped the final rock scramble to the top, not willing to risk the icy boulders. We stopped for a snack at the bottom of that point and enjoyed the day, now above freezing. We shed a few layers and chatted, enjoying the view.

We returned on the same path, now romping downhill.

The weather was perfect. As we began dropping down the ridge to the saddle, perhaps a hundred ravens rose in towering circles over the saddle — apparently just enjoying the updraft. As we descended to the saddle, the ravens flew away. I hope they didn’t leave their fun because of us.

The entire hike is about 3.3 miles and I recommend hiking poles for the steep, rocky parts of the trail. Afterward, Randy and I enjoyed lunch at Sal and Teresa’s and went home to shower and take a well-earned nap. I love getting out in the fresh air, don’t you?

through stands of manzanita and several types of pines and cedars.

Best of all, it switchbacks up the ridge, making the climb a little easier. I started behind my husband, but soon had to step aside and let the rest of the group precede me. This was my first hike back after suffering from bronchitis. I wanted to take it easy on my lungs. Even just a short distance up the hill, I was breathing hard. It was a good break though. As I recovered, even such a short distance uphill, the view of Payson and the Rim to the north was stunning. The sky was that clear sapphire blue that only seems to happen in dry climates.

Along the way, we could see many tracks in the snow. Dog or perhaps coyote, rabbit, squirrel and tiny tracks that had to be mouse. Birds sang in the clear morning from the shelter of the trees and it made the hike a pleasure, despite my frigid nose!

We stopped several times, to breathe and to enjoy the view and the snow-covered pines and manzanita. We climbed 1,600 feet to the first way point and stopped just past an official PATS marker in the saddle about 35 paces to the right of Stewart Ridge. That’s important because here we left the official trail and turned left to climb up Stewart Ridge.

This is an unofficial trail, but over the years hikers have developed it a little. There is a rocklined start to the trail between two cedar trees after 35 paces.

Follow this trail uphill, sometimes marked by small cairns, branches laid alongside the trail or by orange surveyor’s tape. As we ascended, we could now not only see to the north, overlooking Payson and the Rim, we could also see to the south and west.

The entire Mazatzal Range was in view, majestic in its mantle of snow, creating eye-popping contrasts between its rocks and the snow.

The first leveling out of the

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