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He toted a gun, but it didn’t help by

Planning for a wildfire catastrophe

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A Tonto Basin man shot in the back of the head by a neighbor a number of years ago was found guilty Thursday of marijuana possession. In both cases, his problem stemmed — in part — from the gun he often wore on his hip.

Loren Eaton elected to represent himself during the bench trial before Judge Tim Wright in Payson.

The trial lasted just a few hours before Wright ruled that Eaton was guilty of possessing two small bags of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office deputies had gone to the Punkin Center bar in February 2013 to arrest a woman on a child support warrant.

Eaton, who was outside the bar with his horse, approached the officers when he saw the commotion.

Eaton wanted to speak with the woman, but officers asked him to step back.

Deputies testified Eaton was agitated and looked like he wanted to fight. The deputies said they would be worried if anyone approached them during an arrest because they don’t know what their intent is, especially someone who has a gun holster on their hip, which Eaton did that day. Most of the deputies had met Eaton before.

Eaton said one of the deputies in particular had harassed him See Shot in the head, page 2A

Shot in one incident, then search reveals a bag of pot

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Gym safe – still by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

The problematic Pine Elementary School gym passed the latest mercury monitoring test with flying colors, according to state officials.

The latest round of tests involving air samples once a minute for eight hours during normal operations of the fully occupied gym and cafeteria was undertaken to reassure parents that despite an earlier, precautionary closure, the gym is safe for normal use.

The traces of mercury are mostly coming from a crack in the rubberized gym floor. Mercury was used as a catalyst in the manufacture of the special flooring.

A state survey revealed that the gym in Young has a similar floor and the state is ready to test the Young floor upon request, said Caroline Oppleman, public information officer for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

In an email she said, “The School Facilities Board is working with the flooring specialist(s) and school districts to complete the funding paperwork and schedule the flooring confirmation appointments as quickly as possible.

Regarding Young, all of the district’s papers are complete and they are working with the flooring specialist on the purchase order and appointment scheduling.”

Pine closed its gym and cafeteria for more than a month on the advice of the School Facilities Board pending testing and research on the type of floors used. Once the School Facilities Board consulted the state Department of Environmental Quality and the state health

State officials say added tests in Pine reveal no health risk from mercury

• See Pine School gym, page 5A

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Rim Country still at high risk by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

With northern Gila County at “significant” risk for a wildfire, fire officials from every Rim Country fire district recently helped update a community protection plan, the first update in nearly 10 years.

Of the 200 communities identified in the state for being at-risk, 39 are in Gila County and seven face a high risk for a catastrophic fire, including Payson, Pine-Strawberry and Houston Mesa.

Since 2010, northern Gila County has suffered more than 1,000 wildfires, most along roadways and in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. Human beings caused most of those fires.

“Major fires have been occurring throughout Arizona with increased frequency following a continual drought and wildland fuel buildup,” the report states.

Notable recent fires in Gila County include the 2012 Poco Fire north of Young, the Mistake Fire in 2012, Bull Flat Fire and the Tanner Fire south of Young in 2011.

Within those, two firefighters suffered heat exhaustion during fires in 2012 and were flown out by helicopter. While no firefighters have died in recent years in northern Gila County fires, elsewhere around the state, wildfires have claimed several lives, including 19 during the

• See Fire plan, page 2A

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Only a shift in the wind saved Beaver Valley and Whispering Pines from the Water Wheel Fire (above). A recent report shows northern Gila County has hundreds of fires a year that could blow up into disaster.

College board tinkering with tuition by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

After a long discussion at its annual retreat, the Gila Community College board voted to re-adjust the tuition schedule.

The new tuition schedule will shift toward a straight, per-unit cost, something GCC does not currently do.

GCC and its accrediting partner Eastern Arizona College, have been the only community colleges in Arizona to have a stepped tuition schedule that charges just $200 for 2-6 units, but then doubles at seven units.

“Anybody who can do the math knows that is a ridiculous jump,” said Jan Brocker, board member from the northern district.

Brocker said she has heard students think

that if they don’t take all six credits, they feel they are getting cheated.

Senior Dean Stephen Cullen said the tuition model started as a marketing ploy to get students to enroll. “Once they got in we hoped they would stay,” he said.

Playing with tuition during the days when

• See Community college, page 7A

Sheriff detective’s car crunched in crash by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A Gila County Sheriff’s Office detective was struck Tuesday afternoon as she crossed through a Payson intersection.

The detective was heading south through the intersection of State Route 260 at Jiffy Lube just before noon when a white commercial vehicle slammed into the driver side of her white, unmarked sheriff’s vehicle.

The driver of the commercial Johnson Controls truck, which was heading west on 260, reportedly ran the red light, T-boning the detective, said Police Chief Don Engler.

Michael Geavaras, 18, a Payson High School senior, was waiting in the turn lane on his bicycle, when the accident occurred.

“I was like an inch away from being involved in it,” he said.

Geavaras said he watched the 260 light

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turn red and was getting ready to turn into the Bashas’ parking lot and head to Pizza Factory for lunch when “all of a sudden, I look forward and boom! ... He plowed into the undercover.”

Geavaras said he ran over to the sheriff’s vehicle and found the detective calling in for help on her radio.

Payson firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to cut open the detective’s driver door.

She was in and out of consciousness, a fire official said.

Both drivers were taken to Banner Payson Medical Center and later released with minor injuries.

The roadway was re-opened at 12:40 p.m.

The driver of the commercial truck was cited for failing to stop at a red light. There was no indication that he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, Engler said.

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Plans to clean up fuel breaks around Rim Country with several large prescribed burns came to a halt this week due to high winds.

Crews had planned to burn more than 1,700 acres around Payson this week to shore up existing fuel breaks before the wildfire season starts, but stopped Monday after only burning six acres due to the wind.

Last week, crews successfully burned 3,000 acres in two days northeast of town near the Beaver Valley and Freedom Acres communities.

The last time that area was

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Alexis Bechman

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For spitting on a deputy, a Globe man will spend a year in jail.

Gila County Sheriff’s Office deputy Thor Nudson was driving Todd Leroy Hamlet to jail after a reported domestic violence incident near Roosevelt Lake in October 2014 when he spit on Nudson’s neck and steering wheel.

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After that burn, fire personnel planned to move to the junction of Forest Roads 198 and 199, east of Shoofly Ruins, this week to burn 1,000 acres.

Again, high winds thwarted their plans.

Dudley said they have to wait until the area gets more rain before they do any more prescribed burns.

Last week’s burns went “fantastic,” Dudley said.

A large area of manzanita and oak brush was cleared. Because the burn was at times half a mile from Beaver Valley, there were 35 firefighters on scene from the Blue Ridge, Heber, Cave Creek, Mesa,

Globe, Pleasant Valley and Tonto Basin area.

Flame lengths were at times 20-30 feet long.

No one was injured and no property was ever threatened during that burn, he said.

“When we are doing a large burn with homes around, just to make sure, in case something happens and there was an issue, we could extinguish the blaze we set,” he said, explaining why they have so many crew members standing by.

Dudley said they like to do prescribed burns in the springtime when the fuel moisture is 70-80 percent.

year in jail for felony aggravated assault of an officer.

On the evening of Oct. 23, 2014, Hamlet’s girlfriend called 911 for help to leave the Bobcat Boat Ramp area near the Windy Hill Campground after Hamlet reportedly broke her window and pushed her, according to a police report.

Nudson found Hamlet drunk, although Hamlet said he wasn’t drinking, but does take a muscle relaxer.

Hamlet told Nudson he was the victim of domestic violence because his girlfriend has been married seven times before. He said he hit his head on the vehicle when she “brake-checked” him.

Hamlet’s girlfriend and sister both said Hamlet had consumed a gallon of vodka and grape juice.

Hamlet’s sister said there had been other domestic violence issues with her brother in the past and each time, she would place him in a headlock and take him to

the ground. She had done that to him that day.

As Nudson and another deputy handcuffed Hamlet, he reportedly resisted by turning his wrists and trying to escape. He then screamed at the women. Once in Nudson’s vehicle, Hamlet hit his forehead on the plexiglass partition and spit on Nudson’s neck and steering wheel while he drove. Hamlet reportedly shouted threats at Nudson and the other deputy.

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treated was some 30 years ago, said William Dudley, fuels specialist with the Tonto National Forest.

This week, crews planned to work closer to town.

South of The Knolls subdivision and The Rim Club, firefighters planned to burn 700 acres. In 2006, crews cut a fuel break there.

To maintain the break and keep fuel levels manageable, crews planned to set a broadcast burn there this week.

Dudley said if they wait too long to treat the break, they have to cut down the fuels and start over, which is expensive. It is much cheaper to maintain the fuel break.

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Investigators from across northern Arizona converged on a Young property Thursday, arresting a reported local methamphetamine dealer.

After hours of searching the property, officers found 77 grams of meth, approximately 100 prescription pills, $9,000 in cash and 39 guns.

They arrested Robert Jesse Dillman, 67, for reportedly selling

meth from his three-acre property off North Graham Boulevard in Young and running an illegal pawn business.

They seized a bass boat that may be stolen.

Residents of the small, rural community saw a string of vehicles head to Dillman’s property Thursday.

Given the size of the property, and that there were multiple trailers on it, local investigators had called on agencies from other

counties to help search, said Det. Sgt. Erik Axlund with the criminal investigations division.

Officers were on the property for roughly eight hours.

Detectives had been investigating Dillman for some time and on Thursday, served a search warrant.

The Coconino County Narcotics Task Force, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Gila County Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force, GCSO and

Navajo and Apache counties all sent officers to assist.

Dillman was reportedly selling meth from his home to the local community. He was not manufacturing meth, Axlund said.

Dillman was arrested on multiple drug charges including possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale. He was also arrested on charges of misconduct involving weapons and operating a pawn business without a license.

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With the area facing an ever-increasing risk, fire officials in 2004 drafted the first Northern Gila County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and updated it in 2006.

The plan identifies local resources, improves fire prevention and suppression activities and identifies funding needs and grant opportunities for prescribed burns, new equipment and training.

Last year, the Gila County Office of Emergency Management sponsored an update to the plan for 298,000 acres serviced by eight fire districts, mostly in the Tonto National Forest. Some 24,000 residents live in the 88 communities within the plan area, most in high-risk sites.

Payson Fire Chief David Staub recently presented the plan update at a Payson Town Council meeting. He said organizers focused on updating how prepared communities are in the event of a wildfire, what improvements fire districts have made and what areas have been treated with prescribed burns and clearing.

Of note, many of the fire districts have improved their Fire Insurance Services Office (ISO) ratings since the last plan update.

That rating reflects a district’s ability to suppress fires.

The lower the number, the better. Lowering the ISO rating can also give homeowners a break on their homeowners insurance rates.

Beaver Valley saw its ISO drop from an 8a to 7; ChristopherKohl’s, 6/8b to 5; Hellsgate dropped to a 4; Houston Mesa went from an 8 to a 5 thanks to training and a beefed-up water supply; Pine-Strawberry went from a 7 to a 5 with communication improvements and additional staffing and Whispering

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The Water Wheel Fire demonstrated the danger posed by thickets of trees and brush that haven’t burned in 50 years, which make northern Gila County one of the most vulnerable regions to wildfire. Area fire departments are working on an update of a plan to confront and prevent wildfires in Rim Country.

Pines is getting re-evaluated after improvements to apparatus, training, the water supply and firefighter equipment.

Besides lower ISO ratings, many of the districts have treated the surrounding forest, creating fuel breaks.

Christopher-Kohl’s treated 318 acres and is trying to get a $200,000 grant for an additional 90 acres; Payson treated 250 acres and recently submitted for a grant to do another 60 acres.

Pine has done the most in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, treating 6,736 acres.

Projects have created a 300meter fuel break and removed brush in 800 acres. The plan calls for clearing another 160 acres south of Pine and another 200 acres north of Pine, at Camp Lomia, considered an “extremely high-risk area.”

Crews have also cleared tens of thousands of acres in the Payson Ranger District and the Four Forest Restoration Initiative looks to treat 2.4 million acres

over 10 years in the ApacheSitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto national forests.

In addition to continued clearing, fire officials made several other recommendations.

The report advocated improved areawide communications, including dispatch of crews, radio communications, cellphone coverage and mobile repeaters.

Districts also need to continue pushing public education.

“One of the common factors seen with public awareness is fatigue. When memory of recent local fires diminishes, public awareness and focus on preventing wildfires and structural ignitions becomes less important,” the report states.

To reduce the significant wildfire risks and hazards facing Gila County, the area needs an ongoing commitment and collaboration to implement the community protection plan.

Staub recommended officials re-examine the plan annually and not let 10 years pass.

Community risk High Christopher Creek Colcord Estates Houston Mesa Payson Pine-Strawberry Tonto Village Moderate Diamond Point East Verde Estates Gordon Canyon Kohl’s Ranch Ox Bow/Round Valley Ponderosa Springs Star Valley Thompson Draw Whispering Pines Young/Pleasant Valley Low Beaver Valley Wonder Valley Source: 2009 WUI Risk

Shot in the head, then he’s arrested for pot From page 1A before.

The deputies finally agreed to let Eaton speak with the woman outside the bar, but said they first wanted to pat him down.

Eaton agreed and a detective

with the Gila County Narcotics Task Force patted Eaton down.

He found two bags of marijuana in a vest pocket. Eaton said the weed was his and he did not have a medical marijuana card.

The detective searched Eaton’s horse and found a pistol and a

rifle on the saddle.

He collected those items and arrested Eaton for the marijuana.

Eaton testified that the detective did not have probable cause to search him or his horse that day.

In 2011, a jury acquitted Eaton’s

neighbor Ron Johns of attempted murder after Johns shot Eaton in the back of the head during a dispute near the men’s properties in Tonto Basin. Johns’ lawyer said Johns acted in self-defense after Eaton taunted Johns with a pistol on his hip.

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Chamber Mixer

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The February Chamber Mixer is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26 at Anytime Fitness, 101 E. Highway 260 (immediately east of Pizza Hut), Payson.

Guests can tour the facility and visit with personal trainers.

To RSVP, contact Jaimee Hilgendorf at the Chamber, 100 W. Main St., Payson, (928) 474-4515, or e-mail Jaimee@rimcountrychamber.com.

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Special showing of ‘Risen’

There will be a special showing of the movie “Risen” at Sawmill Theatres 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.

Don’t miss Nashville comedian Jimmy Travis who was voted Entertainer of the Year by Crystal Cruises!

Travis has performed around the world from Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe to over 50 national TV appearances with his special blend of friendly, downhome humor.

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Book signing

Diane Dickerson will have a book signing for her “The Diaries of Margaret Klenke Tasset, 1930-1939” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd.

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.

Republicans host U.S. Senate candidate

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Almost New Shop sale

The Rim Country Republican Club meets Monday, Feb. 29 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson.

Members and guests may gather at 11 a.m. to order lunch and to socialize. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., the speaker will be Dr. Kelli Ward, candidate for U.S. Senate. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Nancy Cox at (928) 472-1172 for more information.

At the Mazatzal Casino

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

• Hogs Gone Outdooring March 7-May 8: Grand Prize Drawings for $6,000 Hunter’s Dream Gift Card May 5, Mahindra XTV 1000s May 6, Boat & Trailer May 7, Second Chance Cash Drawings May 8 from 3 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. The more you play, the more entries you earn.

• Bracket Madness: 40 winners every week! Win your share of $37,675 in cash and free play!

• St. Patrick’s Day Bingo: Thursday, March 17 evening session. Wear green and receive a Free Special Pack at the time of purchase!

Free AARP Tax-Aide service

AARP tax-aide volunteers assist low-to-moderate income taxpayers prepare and e-file Federal and AZ personal income tax returns. 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: For those who are deaf and hard of hearing, assistance will be provided by someone fluent in American Sign Language. Spanish language assistance is also available.

Now through April 12, hours are Mondays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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.

Calling all artists

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Open up your studio to friends and visitors to show and sell your art as part of the Payson Art League’s ’Neath the Rim 15th Annual Open Studio Tour Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 29, 30 and May 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Applications are due by March 1.

The Almost New Shop is having $1 bag sale Wednesday, March 2.

The shop, operated by the Pink Ladies and Men in Maroon, formerly the hospital auxiliary and now overseen by the MHA Foundation, is at 304 E. Aero Dr., Payson, raises money to support human health scholarships and other health-related programs.

The shop needs volunteers. To learn more, call Jan Chilton, manager, at (928) 468-5515.

$15 per ticket @ The Western Village 260 Café Payson Wireless Bob’s Western Wear Crosswinds Restaurant Scoops Ice Cream Wild Brush Art Gallery Members of Lions Club & Soroptimist of Payson

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Longhorn Gym at Payson High School.

This annual event, sponsored by Gila County School Superintendent Linda O’Dell, qualifies Gila County student scientists and engineers in grades 5-12 for the Arizona Science & Engineering Fair (AZSEF), which will be held April 6-8 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Thrift Mall sale

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Mall, 1006 S. Beeline Highway, is offering all women’s winter clothing for $1 per item through the month of March.

Shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday.

Get a deal, help Meals on Wheels, Dial-a-Ride, more

CD release event and benefit performance

Northern Arizona singer and songwriter John Carpino will be celebrating the release of his latest CD, “The Tabor House Sessions” with a special benefit performance from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 2 at Native Grill and Wings on Highway 260 in Payson.

Carpino will be featuring songs from the new CD as well as selections from his previous five CD’s.

Proceeds from CD sales during the show will benefit the Payson food bank, St. Vincent de Paul.

For more information, please visit www. johncarpino.com.

Lenten Services

Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), will have mid-week Lenten Suppers and Services held on Wednesdays during Lent. The suppers are held at 5 p.m. (free-will offering) and services at 6 p.m.

Both the suppers and the services take place in the church’s log building at the southeast corner of its campus.

Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is presenting “The Passion” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 2. Rock of Ages is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport and McLane), Payson. Everyone is invited to join in “The Passion” Lenten meditation. For more information, call Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606.

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson will be serving a Soup Supper at 5 p.m. and a Lenten Service at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 2. The theme of the service is The Betrayal - a Place of Eternal Love.

For information, contact Pastor Steve DeSanto, (928) 474-5440.

County Science Fair in Payson March 3

The 2016 Gila County Regional Science Fair is Thursday, March 3 inside the

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.

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

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).

Irish First Friday

Go Irish for First Friday at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, March 4.

The evening will feature toe-tapping Irish music with the hot new Irish band Áine (aweebitofirish.com). Áine is a six-member group that performs fun Irish tunes and songs, featuring instrumentals and vocals, including fiddle (Denise), flute (Bette), guitar (David), bass (Ron), mandolin/vocals (Anne) and vocals/bodhran (Jennifer). Rim residents will recognize Jennifer and Anne as the duo Cinnamon Twist.

Irish baked potatoes will be served with your choice of toppings for a $5 suggested donation to benefit the Deacon’s Food Pantry.

Donations of nonperishable food items are also welcome.

For more information, please call (928) 474-2059.

Youth activities

Registration is open now for a number of March youth programs planned by the Payson Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department.

Both Youth Soccer and High School Soccer League registration closes March

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4, with practices starting March 14 and the season beginning March 28. The cost to participate is $30 per child.

Go online to paysonrimcountry.com or to the park office in Green Valley Park to learn more.

A camp for future Longhorn baseball players is slated from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 16 at the high school baseball field.

The program is for area youngsters in the third through ninth grades and costs $25 per participant and includes a T-shirt and lunch. Pre-registration closes March 15.

On-site registration will be held as well, but there is no guarantee of a T-shirt.

Go online to paysonrimcountry.com or to the park office in Green Valley Park to learn more.

A new offering this year is a dance camp from March 21 through March 24 at Vibe Dance Studio, 1207 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. The cost is $35 and registration closes March 15.

The camp offers a variety of styles and will include a closing recital: ballet and lyrical dance is the theme of the Monday, March 21 class; jazz and hip hop will be featured Tuesday, March 22; cheer and tumbling is the focus of the Wednesday, March 23 class; and the recital/showcase is Thursday, March 24.

The classes are for those ages 4 to 14: those 4 to 8 meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; those 7 to 11 are in class from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and those 10 to 14 train from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Go online to paysonrimcountry.com or to the park office in Green Valley Park to learn more.

Appliance and metal discard event at landfill

The Buckhead Mesa Landfill will coordinate an old appliance recycle event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 5.

This will include refrigerators, freezers, washers, dishwashers, dryers, portable trash compactors and water heaters. Other metal items will also be accepted at no charge.

The landfill fee for the weight of all appliances and the Freon from the refrigerators and freezers will be waived by Gila County.

As the county will handle the Freon removal from the appliances, please do not tamper with the Freon lines and have no trash of any kind in the appliances.

This is a great opportunity to get rid of old, unwanted appliances and piles of metal from local residences for free.

For more information on this event, call the landfill at (928) 476-3350.

At the Payson Library

Adult cooking classes return to the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Saturday, March 5 when there will be a program on learning about food to eat to

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The class is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and requires registration. 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.

A Taste of Rim Country The 15th Annual A Taste of Rim Country, hosted by the Library Friends of Payson, Inc., is from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. The event includes samplings of appetizers and/or desserts from area restaurants, caterers, and chefs. Guests can enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting table and participate in a 50-50 Cash Raffle and Silent Auction of donated items of fine arts, jewelry, and more.

This elegant evening has become one of the most popular winter events in Payson.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Payson Public Library, providing equipment and supplies, and supporting programs that are not included in its regular budget.

Tickets are priced at $35 each, $20 of which is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution, and include a ballot on which to vote for your favorite chef entries. Best Sweet, Best Savory, and our coveted Best of the Best awards will be given. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold. They are available now at the circulation desk of the Payson Public Library at 328 N. McLane Rd. There will be no ticket sales at the door on the evening of the event.

Tickets sell out fast, so patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.

The Library Friends of Payson, Inc., is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to support the Payson Public Library.

For more information, please contact the Library Friends at P.O. Box 13, Payson AZ 85547, or email us at library_friends@ hotmail.com.

Blood drives Community blood drives are planned in Pine and Tonto Basin in March.

The Pine blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 at the First Baptist Church of Pine gym, 4039 N. Highway 87.

The Tonto Basin blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 19 at the United Blood Services Bloodmobile, which will be on Shreeve Lane.

Eligible donors are urged to give at one of the upcoming Rim Country community blood drives. To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www.BloodHero.com (enter your city or zip code).

All blood types are needed, however, Type O-negative is always in greatest demand.

Trail of Laughs – Pow Wow Comedy Jam The Mazatzal Hotel & Casino welcomes the National Indian Gaming Association Entertainers of the Year, the Pow Wow Comedy Jam, featuring Marc Yaffee, Vaughn Eaglebear and Howie Miller in a performance Sunday, March 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 6 p.m.

Tickets are available online at mazatzal-casino.com or at the cashier cage. The cost is $10 if purchased in advance or $15 bought the day of the event. Guests must be 21 or older.

For more information, visit mazatzal-casino.com.

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Chamber Mixer: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Anytime Fitness, call (928) 4744515 for reservations

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Saturday • Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; book signing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Special showing of “Risen”: 10 a.m., Sawmill Theatre, $7 fee includes small drink and small popcorn

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

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

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

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

• Republicans host U.S. Senate candidate Kelli Ward, Tiny’s 11 a.m.

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• PAL Open Studio Tour applications due, call (928) 472-8651 for details

March • Town offers variety of youth activities, call parks office for details March 3 • 2016 Gila County Regional Science Fair at Payson High School March 4 • First Friday at Community Presbyterian Church, Irish fun, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

March 12 • Payson Library Taste of Rim event, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., limited tickets

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Wild wolf population shows surprising decline Mexican gray wolf tally dropped 12 percent last year The number of Mexican gray wolves in the wild dropped from 110 in 2014 to 97 at the end of 2015, according to a just-released population survey.

The number of wolves who died or were killed rose and the number of pups born plunged to produce the big setback after several years of population increases.

“These latest population numbers demonstrate we still have more work to do in stabilizing this experimental population and maximizing its anticipated contribution to Mexican wolf recovery,” said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Southwest Regional Director Benjamin Tuggle. “While disconcerting, the drop in numbers represents just one year and our strategy for the experimental population continues to be viable. The service and our partners remain focused and committed to making this population genetically healthy and robust so that it can contribute to the recovery of the Mexican wolf in the future. We all understand the challenges we face as we try to increase the wild population of this endangered species.”

The population decline in 2015 is due to a combination of factors: • Thirteen wolves died, compared to 11 in 2014, including nine females and four males.

• Eleven wolves essentially vanished, compared to three in 2014.

• The survival rate of pups dropped from 86 percent in 2014 to just 55 per-

cent in 2015.

“We cannot be certain if this abrupt decline is an anomaly, as our trends since 2010 had been more encouraging prior to this year, including a 30 percent growth in 2014,” said Sherry Barrett, the Service’s Mexican wolf Recovery Coordinator.

“Recovery of endangered species is never easy, nor is the road to success a straight line,” said Jim deVos, Assistant Director of Wildlife Management for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

“The lower number of Mexican wolves is a concern, but not a signal that the program is unsuccessful. It is important to look at a number of population demographic factors such as the number of pups born this year, which is only two less than last year. Of the 21 wolf packs on the ground today, 10 successfully reared a litter through the end of this year. Wildlife populations vary on an annual basis, so the decline in the number of Mexican wolves counted this year is not out of character.”

The results of the surveys reflect the end-of-year minimum experimental population for 2015. The recovery team surveyed the wolf population from November through December of 2015 and did an aerial survey conducted in January and February 2016. The number represents a minimum population, since the surveys may have missed some wolves. The Mexican wolf mortalities are under investigation by the

Service’s Office of Law Enforcement in an effort to determine cause of death.

The results from the aerial and ground surveys included: • The 21 packs include at least 47 wolves in New Mexico and 50 wolves in Arizona.

• The current survey documented 10 packs that had at least one pup that survived through the end of the year.

• The 2015 minimum population count includes 23 wild-born pups that survived through the end of the year.

The Mexican wolf is the rarest subspecies of gray wolf in North America.

Once common throughout the southwest, hunters all but eliminated the wolves in the wild by the 1970s. In 1977, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife launched an effort to avert extinction. In 1998, biologists began releasing Mexican wolves to the wild in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area within the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department, White Mountain Apache Tribe, USDA Forest Service and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Wildlife Services and several participating counties have joined forces to save the wolves.

For more information on the Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Program, please visit: http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/ mexicanwolf or www.azgfd.gov/wolf.

Sheriff tours Tonto National Monument to strengthen bonds Tonto National Monument staff gave the Gila County sheriff and his office a VIP tour of the Upper Cliff Dwelling, Feb. 11, in an effort by the two agencies to strengthen the relationship between local and federal services.

Sheriff Adam Shepherd and a small contingent, including Undersheriff Mike Johnson, were given a three-hour interpretive program led by Lead Ranger Eric Schreiner.

“The relationship between the sheriff’s office and Tonto is key to protecting the fragile resources [here],” Schreiner explained.

“My goal during the tour was to show how incredible Tonto National Monument is and how protecting it helps to enrich our community.”

The sheriff’s office also felt it

was helpful and necessary to tour the monument. The tour provided them a better understanding of the location in the event monument staff called upon the sheriff’s department for help. Due to the monument’s remote location, the sheriff’s department is often relied upon to provide law enforcement needs.

“We feel it is important to maintain a good working relationship with the employees and be as knowledgeable as possible with the property should there be a need for a law enforcement response for either criminal activity or in a search and rescue application,” Johnson said.

Caleb Kesler, the chief ranger at Montezuma Castle National Monument and Tuzigoot National Monument, is the lead law enforcement officer for

Trio of Mesa del roads slated for improvement by

Teresa McQuerrey

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Sometime this spring a trio of roads in Mesa del Caballo will see $220,000 worth of improvements started.

At the Feb. 16 meeting of the Gila County Board of the Supervisors, the county’s public works department got permission to advertise for bids on the work on Barranca Street, Sepia Road and Paloma Vista.

Steve Sanders, director of public works, said the three roads are three sides of a rectangle of streets needing improvement. He said his department wanted to make sure the residents retain at least one good road during the project. Sanders said crews will start work in the spring and finish before the monsoon rains.

The county maintains all of Mesa del’s roads in the unincorporated subdivision. Sanders

said when the roads were originally paved, crews used a cold mix asphalt that has deteriorated to the point that a re-paving is needed.

The project will consist of milling and repaving the streets with hot mix asphalt and also include replacing some of the existing culverts and making minor drainage improvements.

“Currently … the county roads maintenance crews have to frequently patch potholes on these roads. This project will reduce future maintenance costs, improve the driving surface, and reduce drainage issues for residents within the subdivision,” Sanders told the supervisors in his report.

The work will likely cost $220,000, according to materials Sanders submitted. Bids on the work must be received by the county by March 23, 2016, with an award decision

by April 19.

Tonto, Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. Kesler’s work with local law enforcement agencies has provided the monuments the ability to interact directly with those agencies in an emergency.

“Tonto National Monument is located in a remote area, which requires a strong partnership with local authorities and communities” said Duane Hubbard, Tonto superintendent.

The tour wasn’t all business, after all, the sheriff’s department was given a guided tour to a 700-year-old cliff dwelling by the monument’s most experienced ranger.

“The tour was great,” Johnson said. “I think my favorite part was simply the history of the ruins [and] the tribes who inhabited the ruins, as well as the surrounding area. The park employees were very informative and provided knowledgeable answers to a broad spectrum of questions concerning the park, not to mention the day we hiked to the ruins was perfect.”

A renewed effort toward community engagement and local partnership building will provide Tonto National Monument the

NPS photo/Charlene Hodson

Staff members with Tonto National Monument pose for a photo with representatives of the Gila Country Sheriff’s Department, Feb. 11, at the Upper Cliff Dwelling. The department received a three-hour guided tour to the 700-year-old ruins by Lead Ranger Eric Schreiner. The tour was an effort to strengthen the partnership between the local and federal government agencies. momentum to build on the Park Service’s Centennial. The park staff looks forward to another

hundred years of successfully educating visitors, and the nation’s youth, about the sig-

Comments sought on C.C. Cragin thinning

Payson Tractor Supply donates food for pets The Tractor Supply store in Payson is donating 94 bags of pet food to feed local shelter dogs and cats.

“Tractor Supply is a partner for those working hard to connect homeless pets with loving families,” said Quentin Weyer, manager of the Payson Tractor Supply store. “We are grateful to have such caring pet partners in our community, and we are looking forward to serving those new pet families.”

Tractor Supply presented the

pet food donation to the Humane Society of Central Arizona.

In addition to the pet food donation, the Payson Tractor Supply periodically hosts pet adoption events throughout the year.

Visit TSCEventPartners. com to learn more about working with Tractor Supply for pet adoption events.

For information and tips on adopting an animal and raising pets, visit TractorSupply.com/ KnowHow.

nificance and beauty of the country’s natural and cultural resources.

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The Forest Service has released a plan to thin some 64,000 acres to protect the C.C. Cragin Reservoir from the effects of wildfires.

The Mogollon Rim Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest is seeking public input on the proposed Cragin Watershed Protection Project, which involves thinning nearly 64,000 acres over the next 20 years to protect the reservoir from the effects of a wildfire.

C.C. Cragin Reservoir, previously known as Blue Ridge Reservoir, will become Payson’s chief source of water by 2018. The reservoir is fed by three main watersheds atop the Mogollon Rim, which have the potential for large wildfires that could destroy the reservoir and future plans.

“Forest thinning and prescribed burning in these areas is crucial and necessary to prevent damage and destruction to the watersheds, C.C. Cragin Reservoir and critical habitat for wildlife and fish,” said District Ranger Linda Wadleigh. “The proposed action will help in all these areas, and we are looking forward to input from the public on this important project.”

The proposed action consists of vegetation treatments and mechanical forest thinning across nearly 39,000 acres and prescribed burning within about 64,000 acres of the project area. The forest restoration would take place over the next 20 years and help move toward desired conditions that can help reduce the risk of large and destructive wildfires.

Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the project. The first meeting is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 2 at the Payson Unified School District Boardroom, 902 W. Main St. The second meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5 at the Starlight Pines Community Center, 2740 Arapaho Drive, which is at milepost 305.5 on the east side of State Route 87, in Happy Jack.

To view the full proposal and maps, please visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/coconino/CWPP. The public can submit their comments through email to comments-southwestern-coconino-mogollon@ fs.fed.us or by attending one of the public meetings scheduled and submitting their comments there. Those without email can submit written comments to Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Attn: Polly Haessig, 8738 Ranger Road, Happy Jack, AZ 86024.

The deadline to submit comments is March 25.

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Author’s tale of struggles and triumph inspires students Reading hater to author: Ben Mikaelsen

by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Ben Mikaelsen didn’t have it easy in school — especially with reading.

However, key people led him to a life of writing and adventure.

Payson Unified School District had the author of young adult books come to Payson to speak to the middle and high school students.

It started with an airline pilot who saw a very young Mikaelsen peeking into the cockpit.

Instead of shooing him away, the pilot invited Mikaelsen to fly the plane.

Hooked on flying, Mikaelsen took on odd jobs to save up enough money to take flying lessons.

But otherwise, Mikaelsen said he didn’t work very hard at school and hated reading.

But then one day to ditch class, he ducked into the library He intended to goof off, but the librarian caught him.

Asked what he liked to do, Mikaelsen chattered on about flying.

“I know the perfect book for you then,” she said.

It was Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

It didn’t have any pictures.

“It was painful to read,” said Mikaelsen.

Soon, however, he found that the

main character was like him. He loved the freedom of flying and he didn’t fit in with the crowd — just like Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

“I read it twice,” said Mikaelsen, “I fell in love with an author and a story. I fell in love with reading.”

He ended up going to college, mostly because his dad worked there.

In a writing class, the professor assigned the class to write a story.

Mikaelsen stayed awake all night, pouring his heart and soul into the piece.

“My grammar was atrocious,” he said.

In the middle of a word, Mikaelsen would put a capital letter, “because it looked good.”

He had no paragraphs and basically no punctuation.

When the professor handed out the papers, he called out Mikaelsen in front of the whole class and asked him to see him in his office.

Mikaelsen thought it was the end of his college career. Standing in the professor’s office, he started crying.

Instead of kicking Mikaelsen out, the professor had praise.

“Yours was the only paper that kept me up all night laughing and crying,” said the professor, “You’re an incredible writer.”

Fast forward to post graduation and Mikaelsen worked with the game and fish department in his state. He was known as the guy who could rehabilitate wildlife, especially bears.

Two cubs came to him, a male and female, so dehydrated they were more dead than alive.

Mikaelsen spent days nursing them back to life, fearing that they would not make it — but they did.

“Know how you know a bear cub is better? Your house is torn up,” he said to a packed auditorium full of Payson High School students.

As he usually did, Mikaelsen gave the cubs back to Game and Fish for placement.

One week later, he received a small postcard saying Game and Fish could not find a placement for those cubs, so they put them down.

Grief stricken, Mikaelsen sat down and wrote his first book, “Rescue Josh McGuire.”

It won the Spur Award for Best Juvenile Fiction. Then Disney bought the rights.

That was it.

Mikaelsen was hooked. He’s written numerous books since and traveled the world to do research. That includes books about dolphins, South America,

bears and space.

He told the high school students that if they only believe in themselves, they can reach all of their dreams.

For Mikaelsen, that meant getting

over his fear of reading. Once he did, reading opened up the world.

“Get rid of the word ‘someday’,” said Mikaelsen, “There is nothing I didn’t do when I put my mind to it.”

Doctor challenges Sen. McCain in Republican primary Kelli Ward offers radically conservative proposals by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

Former state senator Dr. Kelli Ward brought her insurgent crusade to unseat fellow Republican U.S. Senator John McCain to Payson this week, with a wide-ranging attack on McCain.

She spent hours of patiently answering questions posed by members of the Payson Tea Party.

Ward blasted Sen. McCain as a career politician with no new ideas, dedicated to his own power and privilege, unwilling to protect the border and out of touch with the will of the people.

“That comes from being a career politician that has been born over the past few decades, because they don’t have something to do when they go home.

We’ve got to overcome that if we want to get the government back.

Some of the conservative people who are trying to fight against the President don’t get any media time because it doesn’t fit the narrative that the fourth branch of government (TV and newspapers) is propelling,” she said.

If she manages to defeat the well-funded McCain in the Republican primary, she will face Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, who is leaving her Flagstaff-based First

Congressional District seat to make the run for U.S. Senate.

Ward said the great power of an unresponsive federal government and the threat of terrorism and uncontrolled immigration pose grave threats to the country.

“We are at a crossroads with the very fabric of our society and of our exceptional nation.”

Charming, voluble and radically conservative, the family practice doctor never lost her cool and good humor — but unleashed one striking proposal after another, including: • Return to the system where state legislatures appoint U.S. Senators.

• Hold a Convention of the States to overhaul the U.S. Constitution and limit the power of the federal government.

• Build a fence likely to cost billions along the U.S.-Mexico border.

• Expel the estimated 10 million immigrants living here illegally.

• Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which she said has encouraged a lot of poor people to go to emergency rooms for minor ailments.

• Impose term limits on senators and congressmen.

“I see the Constitution slipping away before our very eyes and no one is doing anything about it.

You have an overbearing, tyrannical federal government that is centralizing power.”

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• Let the states take over control of federal lands in the west.

• Bar the admission of more refugees, especially from the Middle East.

• Eliminate the federal department of education.

She said she hoped if elected she could bring to bear her experience as a doctor by serving on a committee overseeing health care legislation — starting with a repeal of Obamacare, which extended coverage to about 30 million Americans, required

insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions, allowed college students to stay on their parents medical insurance and expanded prescription drug coverage for people on Medicare.

However, Ward said the expansion of coverage and the requirement people either have insurance or pay a fine has proven a disaster — in part by encourage low-income, childless adults covered by an expanded Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System to seek care in emergency rooms for even minor conditions.

“We did the biggest expansion of welfare to help working, able-bodied childless adults — and created more people that are on AHCCCS. Whenever we’re in the ER, when we see an AHCCCS patient, we lose money. The people who come in when it’s not an emergency, with a skinned knee or a bug bite. Last shift I saw a 27-year-old lady — she’s been to the ER 30 times since June — there is significant abuse of the system. Some of that filters down from federal government that requires emergency rooms to see every patient for a medical screening exam. All of us have seen something where someone has hurt their knee and it’s nothing. But two or three months later they get cancer in the knee and they sue the emergency room.”

She said Republicans like Sen. McCain haven’t done enough to block President Barack Obama’s

Pine School gym declared safe after added testing From page 1A department, it advised Pine the gym was safe to reopen.

However, at a community meeting parents wondered whether continuous monitoring when the gym was in use would yield the same low readings as the spot monitoring when the gym was closed.

The most recent test showed mercury vapor levels ranged from 0.28 to 0.77 micrograms per cubic centimeter of air three feet above the ground. Concentrations averaged about 0.5 micrograms over the duration of the eight-hour test.

The results confirmed two, previous rounds of testing, which also documented levels far below the concentration listed as potentially worrisome by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry maintained by the federal government. The agency set the threshold for concern at 1 microgram per cubic meter — roughly 20 times the average level in the most recent tests.

Even the 1 microgram per cubic meter level is based on extrapolations from animal and other tests and is about one-tenth of the level at which any real health effects have been documented. The 1 microgram standard assumes someone is breathing that concentration of mercury vapor continuously.

Given the intermittent use of

school buildings, the federal standard considers any level below 3 micrograms/square meter safe.

That is about 60 times the average concentration measured in the Pine gym.

Much higher concentration of mercury can cause nerve damage and other problems.

The consultants who did the test concluded no “credible studies” exist to suggest mercury vapor levels below 10 micrograms/square meter have health effects.

“Based on available information, it is unlikely that anyone exposed to the mercury vapor would experience adverse health effects,” concluded the monitoring report. “The level of mercury vapor detected at the school is below the level known to produce any immediate symptoms of illness. Exposure to levels found at the school for a few hours per day are also unlikely to produce measurable, long-term harm.”

The consultants recommended switching on the ventilation three or four hours before use of the gym to further reduce vapor concentrations. The gym will only require additional monitoring if something changes — like additional damage to the floor, according to the report.

Oppleman concluded, “The health of the children and staff at our schools in the state of Arizona is a priority and of the utmost concern to the task

force (School Facilities Board, Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality) and as such we supported additional confirmatory 8-hour air testing be conducted in response to parental concerns shared during the community meeting held February 2, 2016 at PineStrawberry Elementary School.

This additional testing was above and beyond the statewide sampling protocol developed by the task force for a Level B decision, which specifies continued normal school operation with no further action required.”

Parents at the recent community meeting argued that the state School Facilities Board

should provide grants to replace the decades-old gym floor even if there’s a possible, undocumented threat to the long-term health of children. They pointed to the replacement of gym floors in St. David and Round Valley, which had lower mercury concentration in the flooring than did Pine.

State officials countered that those floors had more damage to justify the cost of replacement, which in at least one case topped $750,000.

A statewide survey revealed that about 159 gyms or other school buildings have suspect floors — including Young.

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proposals — or to repeal the Affordable Care Act. For instance, Republican leaders struck a deal on the budget rather than shutting down the government to avoid a compromise.

“We have to have people willing to go and stand up and withstand the attacks that will come from the left and not care about getting re-elected and going back to Washington DC. I worked hard to get a Republican majority in that House and that Senate and they have squandered it under this Barak Obama. They have held hands and skipped down right into place. They say, we’re not going to shut down the government — well, there goes your leverage. Then they pretend they’re fighting so they can come back and say, ‘oh I voted to end Obamacare,’ when they should have done it at the beginning.”

On issue after issue, she advocated resistance to the federal government and its regulations and policies. She said it may require a Convention of the States

to overhaul the constitution and return power to the states — although she conceded that such a convention could also result in sweeping changes conservatives would oppose.

“I think there’s always chance for mischief, especially in the political realm. People are worried our Constitution will be completely decimated by the other side. But I see the Constitution slipping away before our very eyes and no one is doing anything about it. You have an overbearing, tyrannical federal government that is centralizing power. I love the entire Constitution including article 5 because a lot of people are fearful — there could be nefarious people. I think that’s why it takes two thirds of the states to call a convention and three quarters to ratify anything that happens in that convention.”

She said Sen. McCain has spent so long in the senate that he’s become part of the problem, along with all the other career politicians.

Talking REAL ESTATE

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

Tips for getting your home ready to sell. I recently listed a home that had been on the market with two other real estate agents. When the home sold in a short period of time, the owner said to me “it was because of the pictures you took”. Could be! It has been said that 94% of buyers start their home shopping on the internet, that’s why it’s more important than ever to make a great first impression with photos! Homes with fewer or no pictures are often skipped over by online buyers. Homes with great photos also sell faster. If you’re planning on moving out before you list your home, consider having your agent come by and take the photos first. They can then be saved until you’ve moved out. Most homes do show better with furniture & staging. Your REALTOR® should be able to help with this. No other marketing investment is as important as great photography in marketing a property. When getting your home ready it’s important to put things such as guns, medications, jewelry, money, credit cards, important documents, personal information, etc. away. Remember there will be strangers in your home. The new lockbox systems have restricted hours programed into them so that they can only be used during certain hours such as 8am – 7pm. This can be programed by your REALTOR®. Also it can be setup to notify the REALTOR® each time it is used. Talk to your agent more about these and other safety issues. First impressions do stick with people so take the time to look at your home like a buyer. Start out at the street and walk towards the house. Is the walk-way clean? Are there spider webs around the doorway? Are their dead plants & pine needles everywhere? Then walk into the home. What do you see? Try to take down personal photos, items on the refrigerator, clear off extra items from the kitchen counters. You may even consider packing away some items to make the home look less cluttered and cleaner. You are going to be moving out, right? Ask your agent about ways to stage your home or get the help of an experienced home stagger. Another consideration may be to consider what to fix now before it becomes an issue during the inspection period. If you have dry rot on your deck, leaky faucets, or a rusted out water heater, these items will come up and could cost you money that you will have to spend in order to close the deal. Knowing these things ahead of time can be a big relief. For more information on getting your home ready to sell contact your real estate professional or give me a call.

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Carpino stages benefit with new CD Northern Arizona singer and songwriter John Carpino will celebrate the release of his latest CD, “The Tabor House Sessions” with a special benefit performance Wednesday, March 2 at Native Grill and Wings on Highway 260 in Payson. The show will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Carpino will be featuring songs from the new CD as well as selections from his previous five CDs. “I’m pretty jazzed about this one”, Carpino said. “Although there is a lot of variety on the new disc, it definitely has an acoustic feel, by design, and at least to me - has a strong Northern Arizona vibe.”

The songs are already getting some state wide recognition with airplay on KAWC (Colorado River Public Media, a station with translators that cover all of Western and most of Northern Arizona) and on Tucson’s KXCI (www.kxci.org).

Also, the Payson Roundup has featured one of his songs, “These Canyon Walls,” on its website with a slide show of the Grand Canyon.

Proceeds from CD sales during the show will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.

For more information, please visit www.johncarpino.com.

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Kayla Percell and her mother say her DECA class at Payson High School gave her the skills to start her own business.

Business classes pay off for students Parents hail state’s recent reversal of vocational cuts by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Kayla Percell can’t say enough about the training she received at Payson High School’s DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America).

“I am running my own photography business, Country Girl Creative,” she said. “I learned how to operate a business.”

Kayla graduated two years ago. She and her mother spoke with the Roundup to emphasize how DECA classes and the club can launch students into a career as soon as they leave school – as Kayla did.

“DECA uses role playing to teach how to speak to people,” said Kayla, “It teaches people how to get a career.”

She said at her other job with Divinity Creative, she knows how to speak and work with the business owners she meets on a regular basis.

Her mom said DECA made all the difference in the world to her daughter, who wanted to follow in her footsteps and own her own business.

“This engages kids,” said Rhonda, “It’s hard (for some students) to be engaged in the core academic classes.”

Both said DECA helped to give students real-world experience, including skills in writing, science and math. Kayla said DECA even exposed her to travel as she went to different places to meet business leaders.

When DECA went to the national competition across the country, she had to put aside her fear of leaving her hometown.

“I was terrified to go to Orlando – it was my first plane

ride,” she said.

She overcame her fear and took home awards for her work.

She wrote a 30-page business plan – although she did not like writing.

Another trip took Kayla and her DECA class to Seattle to compete and visit the Bill Gates Foundation, where Kayla met the people responsible for the Foundation’s social media.

She also impressed her teacher, Joe Parone by sitting down at a work station at the Gates Foundation and creating a marketing Web page.

“She did great,” he said.

Recently, the Arizona legislature voted to restore funding to classes like DECA it had threatened to cut in half.

Without the additional assistance from the state for the Joint Technical Education Districts like the Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology, Payson High School could not offer dual credit for students. Students not only get a start on a career, they often get college credits for classes such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America, agriculture, culinary arts, building arts, auto shop, fire science and medical assistant often take classes at Gila Community College. Many, like Kayla, graduate with college credits to ease the burden of college costs.

“Kayla had 21 credit hours when she graduated,” said Rhonda.

Both Kayla and her mom hope the Legislature now backs up the corrected law it passed with the funding to make Career Technical Classes possible.

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Rim Country singer-songwriter John Carpino will stage a benefit performance to unveil songs from his fifth CD at Native Grill and Wings in Payson on Wednesday, March 2. The proceeds from the CD sales that night will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Wednesday is also the night that Native Grill donates a portion of each tab to Payson High School student groups.

Getting Down to Business News and Notes Business mixer The February Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce mixer will be held at Anytime Fitness from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 26. Tour the facility, speak with personal trainers, enjoy refreshments and put in for the door prizes.

24th Business Showcase The annual Business Showcase is Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now is the time to think about signing up for a booth.

The theme of this year’s event is Carnival!

The showcase, organized by the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, will take place for the first time in the Sawmill Theatre Complex, 201 W. Main Street.

Businesses are encouraged to integrate the theme into their booth with games and prizes.

On a budget? Share a booth with another business. Call the chamber at 928-474-4515 to reserve a booth.

Sign-up dates: Now — February 29 — Open to chamber members March 1-March 20 — Open to non-chamber members March 21- March 31 — Add an additional $100 to booth cost for late sign-up April 1 — Registration closes.

Health Scholarships The MHA Foundation has applications available for its Human Health Career Scholarships. Any individual currently attending school, working in or residing in northern Gila County, or have parents, grandparents of legal guardian residing here, may apply for the scholarship.

Funds must be used to begin or continue education that will lead to a career in health care or related industry, such as: laboratory, physical or respiratory therapy, nursing, radiology, pharmacy, medicine, behavioral

health or dental. The award is based on academic achievement and/or work experience, favorable references and financial need.

Get the form online from http://www.mhafoundation.com/grants-and-scholarships. html.

The application and required supporting documentation is due back to the MHA Foundation office, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson, no later than Thursday, March 31, 2016 (not postmarked, but in hand).

Notice of awards will be issued by the end of April.

Scholarship funds must be applied directly to the cost of tuition, books and mandatory course fees. The funds will be mailed directly to the institution where the recipient will be enrolling on or after July 1, 2016.

Gila Community College students must request their registration form be sent to MHAF prior to disbursement. The mailing address of the MHA Foundation is its street address.

Chevron Rim Liquor adds U-Haul to menu U-Haul Company of Arizona is pleased to announce that Payson Chevron Rim Liquor has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Payson community.

Payson Chevron Rim Liquor at 706 E. Hwy. 260 will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes.

Hours of operation for U-Haul rentals are 6 a.m.-8 p.m. every day. After-hours drop-off is available for customer convenience.

Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling (928) 478-7948 or visiting https://www.uhaul.com/Locations/TruckRentals-near-Payson-AZ-85541/004552/ today.

Payson Chevron Rim Liquor owner Charles Beckill is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Gila County.

U-Haul and Payson Chevron Rim Liquor are striving to benefit the environment through sustainability initiatives. Truck sharing is a core U-Haul sustainability business practice that allows individuals to access a fleet of trucks that is larger than what they could access on an individual basis.

Every U-Haul truck placed in a community helps keep 19 personally owned large-capacity vehicles, pickups, SUVs and vans off the road. Fewer vehicles means less traffic con-

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Powell Place earns top rating from residents SeniorAdvisor.com just released its Best of 2016 Awards and Powell Place in Payson was one of the few to make the list.

The Best of Senior Living Award is based on the ratings of residents and their loved ones. SeniorAdvisor.com has more than 100,000 reviews and ratings for senior care options across the country, all of them provided by seniors and their loved ones.

The rating firm puts that data to use each year by helping seniors and caregivers looking to find a good assisted living home gain a quick snapshot of the country’s best options.

To identify the best, they narrow the list of over 100,000 senior care providers included on the website to just those that have earned at least a 4.5-star rating out of 5 from reviewers.

The resulting winners are the best of the best. Only about 1 percent of the nation’s senior living facilities make the cut.

SeniorAdvisor.com doesn’t stop at showing the ratings and reviews of the senior living facilities listed on the website, it also makes it easy for users to search and browse all their senior living options based on specif-

ic preferences.

Whether your top priority is making sure the assisted living facility you choose keeps your loved one close, finding a home that offers memory care, or sticking within a specific price range, Senior Advisor makes it easier to hone in on your best options in Payson.

Any resident or family member of an assisted living facility can contribute ratings for next years awards.

Learn more about this year’s award-winner at https://www.senioradvisor.com/payson-az/ assisted-living.

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Community college raising tuition for most students From page 1A community colleges receive $99 in state aid for a full-time student equivalent allowed for leeway.

Now the state only pays $300 for each full-time student equivalent — or for every 12 units taken.

President Jay Spehar, however, cautioned against raising tuition.

“I always begin this conversation with tuition versus enrollment,” he said. “The last time this happened (raising tuition), it was a substantial loss in enrollment 29 percent or so.”

A few years ago, GCC not only raised tuition on regular college students, but for those 55 and older.

Prior to raising the tuition, seniors received a tuition waiver.

After enrollment plunged, GCC quickly returned to allowing seniors to come to GCC without paying a tuition. Enrollment increased.

But with state aid drying up, the current GCC board fully understands it must walk the tightrope that splits sustainability on one side and failure on the other.

“We almost have to look at this

school to be self-supporting,” said Brocker, “When you talk about price - unless you are a commodity - price is always going to be a factor.”

Cullen said that now that EAC has raised its tuition, GCC would have the lowest tuition in the state and that might make negotiations with the Legislature difficult.

“Working with state legislatures to get recognized with independence, it is awkward to say we have the lowest tuition in the state and we need more money from the state (for independence),” he said.

But the board had no interest in increasing the tuition as high as EAC had risen. In many cases EAC’s tuition had doubled.

“This is the time for EAC to go to a per credit schedule, but maybe not (for us to go) so drastically,” said Brocker, “When you look at six hours at more than double, that is not going to work.”

For one thing, the Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology had great concerns about a tuition increase. NAVIT and its southern cohort CIVIT, receive a chunk of money from the state to pay for high school

(1928-2016)

Ronald Charles Despars joined the love of his life, Suzanne, in Heaven on Feb. 11, 2016. He was born May 14, 1928 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Rodrique and Clara (Tredeau) Despars.

Ron served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for almost 40 years, retiring as a postal inspector.

He and Suzanne enjoyed many years in Sequim, Wash. prior to

moving to Payson. Ron loved golfing, fishing, the casino, but mostly spending time with his family.

He is survived by his blended family of 10 children, 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Ron will be remembered as a loving husband, father, one with great stories of this life, and his fun-loving positive personality.

“We will dearly miss you, Dad!” writes his family.

Michael Wegener (Heyse) (1978-2016)

Michael Wegener (Heyse) was born Aug. 3, 1978 and died from a motorcycle accident on Feb. 20, 2016 near Tonto Village, Ariz. He served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy; four boys, James,

Sabastan, Collin and Isaac; his mother, Carol Heyse and father Gary Heyse.

A viewing will be held at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly Rd., at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28.

Michael will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Starlene LeBlanc (1953-2016)

In loving memory of Starlene LeBlanc from West Covina, Calif.

She was born Nov. 2, 1953 and passed away Feb. 1, 2016. She leaves behind her a loving husband, Wayne of 45 years; and two daughters, Kristy and Amy; along with four grandchildren — Nick, Jason, Wade and Landon, who also reside in Payson.

Star, as most people of Payson knew her, also left behind four sisters in California — Shirley Aranda, Beverly Painter, Betty Atkins and Jerry Miller; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She worked most of her life in Payson as an aide at

Powell House, also at Manzanita Manor (now Rim Country Health) and the Payson Regional Hospital in the radiology department.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and most of all by her husband Wayne.

No services will be held; her wish was to be cremated.

In lieu of flowers an account has been set up in her name at Wells Fargo Bank of Payson, Ariz. to help with medical bills and her term care, which she had been going through for the last year. Any funds received above and beyond will be donated to the Diabetes Foundation in her name.

Roberta “Bobbie” N. Onstott (1924-2016)

Roberta N. Onstott passed from this earth in the early morning hours of February 20, 2016 in Payson, Arizona.

Born in May, 1924 in Scott County, KS, Bobbie was raised on the family farm with her parents and three sisters. With no brothers, she helped her father with many of the numerous farm duties, including riding horses to rounding up cows. After graduating from high school from the small Manning school, she moved to Wichita, KS to work for Boeing until the end of WWII. At that time, she went to work as a telephone operator until she met and married her husband of 49 years, William Onstott. They moved to his family farm near Hesston, KS, where their two children were born.

The family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1958. Bobbie worked as a dietary aide and kitchen manager for Doctors Hospital for 25 years until retirement at the age of 65. After her husband’s

passing in 1995, she moved to Payson.

Bobbie is survived by her son, John Onstott (Irene), daughter, Jacklyn Elston (Robert), four grandchildren, Karl Onstott (Christina), Michael Onstott (Caroline), Kristin Onstott (Cory Homuth), and Scott Elston (fiancé, Shelley Harrison Fowler). She also leaves behind 3 great-grandchildren, Alica Elston, Katelyn Elston, Aiden Onstott, and sister-in-law, Lois Weis.

Bobbie is preceded in death by her husband, William, her parents, and her three sisters, Opal Gruver, Nadine Strecker, and Clarice Van Dolah.

The family would like to thank the loving caregivers at Ordinary Lifestyles and Hospice of Payson who made her final days more comforting.

Bobbie will be buried on March 4 in a private family ceremony graveside at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix where her late husband, William, is buried.

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The Gila Community College board agreed to adopt a new tuition schedule that will reduce the price break between two and six units and shift toward a simpler per-unit price. The board is struggling to cope with decreased state support without raising tuition to a level that will further reduce enrollment.

The board also approved lower rates for high school students taking dual enrollment courses. students to take technical classes to prepare for trades after high school.

GCC relies on NAVIT and CIVIT to pay for cosmetology, fire science and health care classes three of the strongest programs at GCC. Many high school students participate in those pro-

grams with NAVIT picking up the bill.

Jerry McCreary had a suggestion.

“We need to go at this gradually, start a pattern of small increases,” he said, “Gather data and have more information prepared for next spring semester.

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Rosalind Rita Jennett (1921-2016)

In Loving Memory Rosalind Rita Jennett, a longtime resident of Arizona, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Friendship Village, in Tempe.

Rosalind (Roz, as her friends liked to call her) was 94 years old and was with her beloved son at the time of her death.

Rosalind lived a full, rich and flavorful life. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 14, 1921 to Leo J. and Helen B. Sauer. She spent her early years in Bellevue, Ky. and after her mother’s death in 1936 moved to Glendale, Calif. where she lived with her father and three brothers. She was married to Leo P. Jennett on Nov. 17, 1939 in Enumclaw, Wash. and shared 49 years of marriage with the man of her dreams.

With her husband’s job, Roz moved numerous times from north to south and east to west. After an overseas job in Venezuela, Roz and Leo retired in Payson, Ariz. Roz was an active volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Senior Center and stayed involved with her church activities. Roz was a classy dresser, a prolific and successful bridge player, and a creative artist. She traveled extensively to see her family and new sights. She loved her morning breakfast, her soup hot and her diamonds to sparkle. Rosalind dedicated her life to her husband and children. She was a proud grandmother and was the first

one to highlight on one’s accomplishments.

Rosalind is survived by her children, Bonnie J. Hickey of Omaha, Neb., Patrick and Judy Jennett of Folsom, Calif., Veronica M. Earley of Chesterton, Ind. and Theresa and Chris Kohlmeier of Logan, Utah; her 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Her nephews, nieces and friends all brought great joy to her as well.

She was predeceased by Leo P. Jennett, who died on April 5, 1989; her granddaughter, Jill Rosalind Hickey, Sept. 7, 1989; and her three brothers, Leo, George and Paul Sauer.

Thank you to the staff at Friendship Village, to her nephew Dan and his family and to everyone who always looked out for Rosalind by providing their prayers, attention and love.

Memorial Mass at Resurrection Catholic Church, 3201 Evergreen Rd., Tempe, Ariz. Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

Reception following the mass at Friendship Village, 2645 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ — Nunnencamp Center from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Burial on the 5th at Cemetery (family only).

(But) I think we need to start a pattern right now – we can’t continue to offer education at this level. $33 a credit is ludicrous.”

Brocker made a suggestion of a graduated increase in tuition that evened out the field. In some cases lowering the price, in others gradually increasing it.

The board unanimously agreed to her suggestion.

The new tuition schedule will affect classes in the fall of 2016 and spring of 2017.

The GCC board also voted on a new dual enrollment tuition for high school students.

The board will gather data to determine how to approach the tuition problem next year.

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

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

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(1923-2016)

Joan and Chet. Tina married Sam Lovetro of Johnstown, Pa. on Aug. 31, 1946 after he served in World War II. In 1953 they moved to Glendale, Calif.

Tina’s proudest achievement was raising her family. Most family gatherings were around the table over a large bowl of spaghetti and sauce. Tina’s advice was to always speak the truth. Her joyous and playful spirit will be missed at her senior living home, Powell Place, and especially by her family.

A memorial was held at Powell Place in Payson, Ariz.

Elizabeth Ann Silcock (1938-2016)

Elizabeth Ann Silcock, known as Ann by her family and friends, was born July 15, 1938 in Chorpus Christi, Texas; she died Jan. 30, 2016.

She was a long-time resident of Payson, Ariz. She had many friends in the Payson area and was involved in many community affairs, social and political groups.

She retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department as a sergeant. In

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Tina Lovetro Tina Lovetro of Payson, Ariz. passed away in her home at Powell Place, surrounded by her family and loving nurses on Feb. 5, 2016. She was 92 years old.

Tina is survived by her son and his wife, Gary and Kris Lovetro; her two granddaughters, Christine Lovetro Harris and Kim Lovetro; and her two great-granddaughters, Alexandra Harris and Gabrielle Harris; and sister-inlaw, Rose Lovetro Caeti.

Tina was born on Dec. 23, 1923 in Johnstown, Pa. to Salvatore and Marie Mairoana. She was the youngest of four girls, Angela,

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Ann was a true patriot. She loved her country, she loved her family and friends, and she loved Payson.

She is survived by her brothers, Lewis Stephens, Gary Stephens, Tom Stephens; and her sister, Gayle Wilson.

Burial will be at Payson Pioneer Cemetery at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016.

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Gila County budget buoyed by property value rise by

Teresa McQuerrey

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There was good news and a lot of uncertainty Tuesday when the Gila County Board of Supervisors received an update on its staff’s work to create the FY 2017 budget.

The good news — new construction will add to the coffers, according to county manager Don McDaniel. This also means the county will not need to increase its primary property tax rate of $4.19 per $100 of assessed valuation. In fact, the supervisors could even reduce that figure, though McDaniel discouraged such a move.

On the flip side — until the Legislature is out of session, there is no way of knowing what it might try to take from or heap on the counties. This is only one of many variables that could play into the county’s budget plan. McDaniel said the county might have to cope with increased insurance costs, loss of federal payments in lieu of taxes and state changes in the amount of sales tax the county gets.

Fortunately, some increases in revenue seem likely, including: • 3 percent increase in assessed values for existing property • 3.3 percent increase in assessed values due to new construction

• Maintain county primary property tax rate of $4.19 • An estimated 4 percent in the property tax levy • An increase in county medical insurance costs totaling $29 per employee and $58 for family coverage • A 3 percent increase in employee retirement payments • A nearly 2 percent salary increase to account for inflation • A performance pay increase average of 2.5 percent per employee • Transportation excise tax to continue at $1.5 million • Federal PILT payments to continue

at $3 million • Transaction privilege tax revenue continues at $5 million.

McDaniel put the cost of proposed capital improvement projects at $5 million for FY 2017. That would include $2 million in county money and the rest in assorted grants and loans. He said the board might consider financing the balance in the same way it is paying for refurbishing the modular Copper Administration Building on the Globe county courthouse campus. The county will borrow the money for that project and repay the loan from the savings that come from no longer renting office space

Community Garden opens

Payson named one of Arizona’s ‘Best Small Towns’

Plots available as thoughts turn to Spring by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Have nothing planned for Saturday?

Stop by for an introduction to the 2016 gardening season at the Payson Community Garden on East Tyler Parkway.

“Opening day we are going to introduce the gardeners to activities,” said Roger Kreimeyer, garden administrator. “We have some minor changes.”

Those include a sturdier gazebo in the butterfly garden, winter water faucets, plots with higher sides to aid those who cannot lean over all the way, and completing the dome garden that will grow lettuce under cover for the whole summer.

This year, the garden will pare back the number of classes it offers to nine during consecutive weeks.

“Classes start March 12 in the Church of the Nazarene,” said Kreimeyer. “There will be nine classes every Saturday thereafter. Typically they start at 9 a.m.”

Kreimeyer said the classes will help people understand the challenges of gardening in Rim Country including working with crushed granite, the javelina, elk and the shade from all the trees.

The garden will hold a food preservation class in August after all the harvests have come in for people to learn how to do water bath and pressure canning in addition to dehydration.

If interested in leasing a plot, Kreimeyer said to hurry, as the garden only has about a dozen plots left. (Plots can be adopted on

the website: www.paysoncommunitygardenaz.com) “We have 166 garden plots that are six feet by 25 feet each,” said Kreimeyer.

Each plot has a water source. Gardeners are responsible to create their own water system with either drip or soaker hoses.

Already the 4-foot-by-4-foot plots with three-foot walls that allow those in wheelchairs access, have a waiting list.

Kreimeyer hopes the community will come to the classes and participate in the garden even if they have a plot or two at home. He also said its just great to take a tour to get ideas or questions answered.

But he said PCG also has supplies to help gardeners.

“We’re inviting the public to come and get fertilizer and wood chips,” he said.

The garden has a selection of fertilizers to choose from: horse, llama and cow.

Kreimeyer said the Community Garden is the size of two football fields. He believes it’s the largest in Arizona.

The PCG is also an interfaith effort involving the Church of the Nazarene, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, the Catholic, Presbyterian, Mountain Bible, and Lutheran churches.

The Church of the Nazarene owns the land, the management is from the LDS Church, and the food banks and community dinners are at the other churches.

“We’re working hand in hand,” said Kreimeyer. “It goes against the thing people are saying, ‘Oh, the churches don’t get along.’”

in the Globe-Miami area for the departments to occupy the facility.

McDaniel also recommended the supervisors consider asking employees to shoulder half of the cost of the increase in medical insurance costs.

McDaniel said the staff will work on the budget until June, before returning to the supervisors for approval on June 21.

The county will then hold public forums on the tentative budget in both Payson and Globe. The county must adopt its budget by July 26, with the certification of tax rates (for the county, school and other special districts) by the board Monday, Aug. 15.

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Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

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Gardeners will start working their plots in the Payson Community Garden on Saturday.

Once again, Payson has been named one of Arizona’s Best Small Towns.

In March, a film crew from Media World USA, which shoots the Official Best Of videos, will be in Payson shooting a two-minute segment on the area.

The town is paying for the video. It had a similar video shot in 2008.

The footage will be integrated into a longer, 30-minute show that will air on KPHO Channel 5 in the Valley, KOLD Channel 13 in Tucson and the Discovery Channel, said Cameron Davis, Parks, Recreation and Tourism director.

In 2008, Mayor Kenny Evans appeared in Payson’s Best Of video. A blurry, poor quality version of that video is still available on YouTube on the Official Best Of video feed.

Davis said the video is a good marketing tool and an easy way to let visitors and potential residents know what the area has to offer.

“Each of our TV viewers and visitors to our website can see for themselves what a place is like before they make a decision on whether or not to visit,” according to the Official Best Of website. “Travelers can skip the hype and endless brochures, websites that switch and bait or don’t offer enough information and simply visit our website for a complete view of each attraction within a growing number of states.”

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Next year’s Brigham Young University softball team could be anchored by a pair of flame-throwing pitching sisters from Payson High School.

Arissa Paulson, now a senior at PHS, has committed to attend BYU where she will join her older sister, Ariana, on the Cougar diamond team.

Ariana starred in Payson High softball before graduating two years ago and accepting a scholarship to BYU. She is now a sophomore at the Utah school.

Arissa is this season a senior pitcher for Payson High, but is injured and might not play until later in the year.

In 2015, the right-handed Arissa Paulson led Payson to the Division III state championship game and has been lauded by some coaches as the finest pitcher in Arizona.

Her prowess on the mound has produced record numbers of shutouts and no-hitters.

She has been named the Gatorade and Division III, Section V Player of the Year and was the AZ Central Softball Small School Player of the Year.

Nary a postseason all-star team is chosen that doesn’t include her.

In addition to being a standout athlete in softball, she also starred in basketball and managed a 3.94 GPA. Last fall, she left PHS for a short stint to attend Bridgemont Academy in the Valley.

In club softball, she plays for the Firecrackers 18 Gold Blanco team in Southern California. At PHS, she also volunteered with the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program and coached youth soccer and softball.

She also was involved in an elementary school literacy outreach program.

BYU softball coach Gordon Eakin lauds Arissa saying, “She has the skill set to be a dominant pitcher at the upper levels of Division I softball.

“We are extremely excited to add her to our pitching staff.”

Assistant coach Pete Meredith also praised her, “Arissa is a hard-throwing pitcher. She throws on many planes with good movement and off-speed. This is a kid that has a huge upside.”

During Arianna’s years at Payson High, she too was known as one of Arizona’s finest pitchers, earning MaxPreps Medium Schools All-American honors in 2013 and also that year received the Arizona Republic’s Small School POY award.

At PHS, she was chosen almost every season to all-section and all-division teams and took home the U.S. Marines Distinguished Athlete Award.

She graduated as the salutatorian of her PHS class.

As a freshman at BYU she recorded her first win against Oklahoma State, allowing just two earned runs on seven hits and four strikeouts in six innings.

Against Northern Colorado she threw four innings, giving up two hits and only one earned run. She struck out four.

At the conclusion of the season she was named an AllAmerica Scholar Athlete.

The sisters are the daughters of Toby and Amy Paulson of Payson.

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Aubrie Paulson (running) will bat lead-off for the Horns and will take over as No. 1 pitcher while sister Arissa is out with an injury.

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Fans can expect the Payson High girls softball team to have a decidedly different look at the onset of the season than it does when the postseason playoffs begin in May. The dissimilarity is because a pair of the team’s most outstanding senior performers — Arissa Paulson and Anilese Hayes — are currently shelved with shoulder injuries and might not return to the Longhorn fold until mid- or late-April.

“We will be in somewhat of a rebuilding phase while anticipating both Arissa and Anilese’s return,” said Coach Curtis Johnson. “If they can return by state playoffs, we will be a better team than if we had them all season.”

The coach apparently infers that the unavailability of the two will open playing time for others to gain experience which in turn will improve team depth in time for the playoffs.

However, the loss of the standout pair is huge, even to a talented team like the Lady Longhorns who last year finished 34-2 and advanced to the state championship before falling 6-3 to Tucson Empire.

Johnson calls Arissa Paulson “arguably the top player and pitcher in the state” — a claim validated by her 2015 stats that include a 26-2 pitching record and a .544 batting average, with 11 home runs.

Hayes, an infielder, was another of the team’s leading hitters, posting a .418 batting average with 41 RBI’s, 33 runs scored and eight home runs.

In addition to her hitting prowess, Johnson calls her “a strong leader.”

While the team will be without two of his better players for a month or more, coaches around the state are not shedding any tears

for PHS because the team still has a roster full of athletes of which most prep mentors only dream.

Becky Bauer, Jewel Johnson, Rachel Spooner, Karlie Smith, Aubrie Paulson and Jodi Taylor are all returning letter-winners, buoyed by the experience of playing on two outstanding PHS teams, both of which reached the state finale. Bauer is a four-year varsity starter who can play several infield positions. Johnson says he’s looking for Bauer to “provide strong leadership.”

Johnson is also an infielder who hit .300 last season with 22 RBI’s.

“We expect her to continue to improve this season,” Johnson said.

Spooner, a senior, was a utility player last season who the coach anticipates will play a much larger role this year.

Smith is in line to become Payson’s starting center field this season.

“She has shown improvement in her hitting and appears to be moving forward,” Johnson said.

Aubrie Paulson, a sophomore pitcher and infielder will take over for her sister in the role as No. 1 pitcher and will bat lead-off as she did in 2015. As an untested freshman last season, Aubrie hit a sterling .415 with a team-high 106 at-bats.

Taylor was a back-up catcher in 2015 and should move into the starter’s role this year.

Moreover, the coach has several promising young players up from the lower ranks, including Rebecca Carr, Kalea Smith, Bryndee Hall, Kylee O’Donnell, Jazmyn Lee and Lauren Murray.

Carr is a junior and the remaining five are sophomores.

Kalea Smith has been honed by playing club ball in the Valley during the off season and could see considerable pitching duty due to the loss of Arissa Paulson.

O’Donnell fresh off a standout performance for the PHS varsity basketball team, is “has a great bat and is working hard on her defensive skills,” Johnson said.

The coach anticipates Hall, also a talent-

ed junior rodeo performer, to possibly move into the starting lineup. He also lauds Carr and Murray as talented players with unlimited potential.

Lee brings speed to the PHS lineup and is a rapidly improving hitter.

Of course, any high school team is only as good as its coaches and the PHS varsity has a talented trio in assistant Kadie Tenney, volunteer assistant Toby Paulson and Johnson.

Tenney is a former PHS star player and served a stint as head coach after Will Dunman stepped down three years ago.

Paulson, a local physician is the father of the three PHS pitching aces — Arianna, Arissa and Aubrie.

He and family members are obviously athletically motivated — a son played rugby at BYU and his grandfather played football for the Washington Redskins.

On the junior varsity, Tamara Hayes is head coach and Tara Fuller-Smith the assistant.

Prior to the onset of the home season, Tuesday, March 1 against Estrella Foothills, Johnson took time to evaluate the team, saying he expects the pitching staff to be strong even without the services early on of Arissa Paulson.

“Both Aubrie and Kalea would start for many other high school teams.”

He also anticipates leadership will be an asset because the seniors played in the state championship game the past two seasons.

As for needed improvements, the coach calls good hitting the greatest challenge, especially without Arissa Paulson and Hayes. In 2015, the two punched 19 roundtrip tickets, a mark that will be difficult to continue.

This season, the Lady Longhorns will remain in the same Division III and Section V it played in during the 2015 campaign.

However, the division and section will be somewhat different in that Winslow has moved up to Division II and Round Valley and Alchesay have dropped from D-III to D-IV.

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Payson High baseball Coach Brian Young is as giddy with his veteran coaching staff as he is euphoric with his promising group of seasoned players.

“For the first time in my four years (as head coach), the whole staff came back and continuity has really held … I am very impressed,” he said.

The staff includes Tom Neckel, Steve Fernandez, Scott Nossek, David Daniels and John Mahoney.

Neckel will serve as varsity assistant and Fernandez is a volunteer assistant.

Nossek, a longtime Payson-area physical therapist and former University of Arizona pitcher who spent time in the pro ranks, will handle the hurlers.

Daniels is a former Longhorn baseball pitcher who put together a good career on the collegiate level.

During the tenure of his father, Jerry, as the PHS head coach (2004-2012), David was his right hand man.

His father succumbed to cancer on July

9, 2014.

Mahoney will work as the junior varsity assistant.

While the entire staff is experienced, Young says he’s most impressed by their motivation. “The thing I like best about the staff is that they are all out there because they love baseball and want to see the players be successful.”

As head coach, Young brings a unique coaching philosophy to “empower players to play to their potential.”

As the new season unfolds, the coaches will guide their teams through the rough and rugged Section 1, Division III, which includes Winslow, Holbrook, Blue Ridge, Snow Low, Snowflake and Mingus.

“Our section is a little bit of a murderer’s row,” said Young. “I could see every team finishing above .500.”

As tough as the section is, the division could be even more challenging because some of the Valley-area so-called “big schools” have joined the ranks.

For example, North Canyon — a Division 1 playoff team last year — is now aligned in D-III and will play March 31 in Payson.

“It will be very interesting to see how some of the big schools match up with some of the very talented teams that stayed in D-III,” said Young.

The quality teams that have packed the

section and division has resulted in the Longhorns having one of the toughest schedules in recent memory.

“We don’t have any games where we can just show up and play, we are going to have to be on our game every time we take the field,” said Young.

The Horns opened the demanding schedule Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Fountain Hills Tournament set to wrap up tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 27.

In the tournament, the Horns will have two games against a Scottsdale Christian team that beat PHS last year in the state tournament. PHS also plays in the tournament 2015 state champion Northwest Christian and vs.

Tempe McClintock.

On March 1, the Horns travel to perennial playoff contender Estrella Foothills and March 8 host always tough Snowflake. The Lobos have on their roster a very talented pitcher who has committed to play at Grand Canyon University.

“It (the schedule) starts tough and stays tough all year long,” Young stresses.

As or Longhorn fans, boosters and students, Young is certain they will find plenty of thrills.

“There is a lot of potential for good things to happen and fans are going to enjoy watching this team and there should be plenty of exciting games.”

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Head Coach Brian Young is excited to have his entire baseball coaching staff back from last season.

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aroundthe rim Creek area events in snooze mode Christopher Creek calms the souls of That evening Mikey and his grandcity-dwellers, campers, cabin owners, the mother Karen, hosted cocktails and a casual visitors and the curious who come feed down on lower Columbine. All the to see what is special about this area. hikers, along with Kenn, Margie and Ken, For the months of mid-March through enjoyed the brisk evening on the deck December they’re here, be it a scant few and around the campfire.

This past Saturday marked my first or a horde. January and February are visit to the Terry and Cheri Short for the permanents, primarily, and a few of the hard-core winter another week residence. After a tour of their lovely cabin, we adjourned to the people, perhaps. Few are the big in the creek deck right above the creek. Ron events, parties, weddings, and so Louch was there and soon Pam forth. It’s tough to dig up much and Mel Milhon joined us. Pam newsworthy because the dead of was smiling, which was an indiwinter is just that — dead. cation she has recovered quickly When we get a break in the from her hip replacement just weather and some spring-like a month ago. We were entertemperatures show up, well, tained by a large chunk of log folks come out of the woods, teeter-tottering on a big boulder so to speak. For example, two Rod Britain as the rushing waters tried to weekends ago the theme seemed an all-girls getaway. So, while not univer- knock it from its perch. sally a big deal but for those youngsters, Here again there’s not much of that they get some acknowledgment here. which would captivate the mind.

Down at the Tice place there were This is the time of year when we rely Amerie Tice, Rylie Culbert, Amiaya Tice on spouting off a bit of history to fill some and Kassidy Culbert. Scott and Marilyn’s space. For instance, because this is a granddaughters spent their days running Leap Year, February has 29 days. It is around in the golf cart, enjoying what not often that we get a chance to recoglittle snow remained, hanging with the nize an old, famous Indian scout by the name of Al Sieber. Al was in the Creek grandparents and just being girls.

Right up the road that Saturday, back in July of 1882 when the maraudBrandi and Angel took the girls out for a ing Apaches tried to burn out ol’ Isador hike. Saige and Savoy met a younger Eva Christopher. Sieber was born on Feb. 29, who is Rod and Michelle Beale’s daugh- 1844. ter and the whole bunch hiked into the Or perhaps we should mention that Box. That’s quite an ambitious adventure Arizona became a territory on Feb. 24, in the winter, but it resulted in some 1887. That’s some pretty lame stuff there, pretty good shots of the creek roaring but hey, it’s February. through the slot.

We could take this opportunity to

Photo by Marilyn Tice

The Tice grandkids recently visited Christopher Creek and made the rounds to the neighbors in the family’s golf cart. remember back to when the strange, bizarre or curiously unusual happened this time of winter when folks like Power Webb or Candy Hart or Heber White or any of the rest of us might observe, “Well, it must be February!”

Now it’s time to get right down to it.

When you have nothing, it’s time to play

hooky and that’s what we did last week.

Oh, we can blame it on the trip to Mesa to the Washington County, Iowa picnic that Monday. Then there was the poker tournament down at Sun Lakes that lasted late into the night. And thanks to Kenn and Pat Gorecki for allowing me to overnight on the couch.

It was Tuesday midday when the decision was made. You don’t really have to have an excuse to play hooky when it’s February.

There wasn’t a doubt somebody might notice. Down at the Friday wine tasting in Payson there were three or four mentions of the missing column. Of course, it’s nice to know that those folks are paying attention.

Saturday afternoon, Terry Short expressed his opinion that somebody owed him 75 cents.

That evening, we were sitting around Creekside with Larry and Juanita, Debbie and Randy, Karen, Chuck, Tom and John. There was a rousing conversation about everything from Bernie the Mule to the new Pioneer Wall. Sheila is dedicating the back wall of the bar to area residents going back to the original pioneers. The idea is to get your picture on that wall you must have lived in the immediate area and you have to be dead!

Then in comes Sheila. She was holding aloft the second section of Friday’s Payson Roundup from which she had cut a large hole. She then announced, “I was just reading in Rodney’s column ...”

Well played, Sheila.

It was all well planned to make my third anniversary come out at an even 150 stories. That’s some 120,000 words about kids and dogs, parties and events, those who have passed, a bit of history, maybe a mention of the weather and perhaps some subtle humor ... and that’s another week in the Creek.

Warm weather means busy Village residents Tonto Village residents have been An anniversary wish enjoying the warm weather that Mother I was remiss last week in mentioning Nature has bestowed upon us. There are a very special wedding anniversary for many residents who are out preparing Cris and Angie Lecher of Star Valley. their garden plots, clearing their yards The couple celebrated their 20th wedding of debris blown around by the anniversary on Feb. 18. Sincere high winds and chain saws buzzapologies for not including that the ing away cutting up tree limbs special event in last week’s colvillage that fell during the big 22-inch umn. A very happy, belated, snowstorm we had last month. anniversary to the both of you.

Many of the ponderosa pine trees simply fell over or broke Welcome new neighbors limbs haphazardly through the I received an email from one of Village. Some of those trees our newest neighbors last week caused considerable damage — the Padilla family — Edward, to fences, sheds and in general Cheri and their five children (two caused much more work than Janet daughters and three sons) — the residents wanted or needed. Snyder moved to Tonto Village last July Everyone will tell you that we from Christopher Creek, and know that winter is not finished before that, they made their home in with us yet, we are almost certain there will be another snowstorm and freezing Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for 14 years. Ed temperatures, but in the meantime, we makes his living being a home inspector, can enjoy this small respite from winter loves working with the Boy Scouts, gardening, mountain biking and producing weather.

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Our Anna’s apple tree in Tonto Basin is in full bloom and should produce apples in late May.

essential oils.

Cheri works in Star Valley for a milk commodity company as a bookkeeper and handler. She loves gardening as well.

Ed’s daughters work at Walmart part time and attend community college.

Ed and Cheri’s sons are in high school

and they love science and look forward to becoming a computer engineer and chemical engineer.

Tonto Village has over the past few years seen an increase in new people joining the neighborhood. Actually, in many cases, the “new” people are the second and third generation of the original people who started the Village.

In time, I will try to contact some of them over the summer. Right now, most of them rarely come up in the winter.

There are no birthdays for the last week in February. If I have overlooked anyone, please contact me at jbsnyder2@ hotmail.com.

Domino Divas

Our mascot and favorite hound dog, Jake, showed up to the delight of the Divas. Jake usually howls at the door to the meeting room and the domino games come to a screeching halt. All the ladies ooh and ahhh over him. He just wags his tail and howls a bit more to the delight

of the ladies. He greets everyone then looks for his treat and makes himself comfortable next to the domino table. He is such a gentleman, he frequently moves to another part of the table so he gets his share of ear rubs.

We are fortunate enough to have a small parcel of property in Tonto Basin that we can escape to when the weather gets too unbearable in the Village. To our delight, the Anna’s apple tree we planted a few years ago is now in bloom.

We found out that this brand of apple tree originated in Israel and is an early producer. Last year we did have a small harvest of apples and we hope there will be a bountiful supply this spring. The apples will be ready to harvest in late May or June.

Hopefully, I will have more “hard” news next week. Tonto Village is running on slow time until Memorial Day weekend. That is the weekend when the residents come back up to spend their summer and enjoy the cooler weather.

Characters Under the Rim – Marguerite Noble, Part 1 Marguerite Noble is best his daughter was that she was not known as the author of the novel born in Texas. The Parker roots “Filaree” (Random House, 1979), were long and deep in Parker a story of ranch life in Arizona’s County Texas. Her mother’s parTonto Basin from 1910 on through ents, the Solomons, had preceded the 20th century. However, her the family to Tonto Basin in 1898 accolades are numerous from and had encouraged the move.

Marguerite had six siblings, local and state historical societies to Woman of the and her parents believed Year awards, and she is back when so strongly in giving them beloved as a storytellan education that when er and one of Arizona’s the oldest reached eighth “Culturekeepers.” Never grade the family moved without her frontier bonto Tempe where there net, she was the personwas a Normal School for ification of the fact that, the children. It was not in the words of her friend long until her father left and writer Don Dedera, the family and moved “women, not John Wayne, Stan Brown back to Texas, leaving won the West.” her mother struggling Marguerite was the to support the family. It daughter of Daniel and Arminda was more than she could handle, Jane Parker who came here from and the children were sent to live Texas in 1903 and bought the with various relatives. Marguerite Bouquet Ranch in Tonto Basin spent her early school years with from John Cline. The construction different ones, and when she was of the Roosevelt Dam opened up almost 12 she went to live with an employment opportunity for her aunt and uncle, George and her father; he furnished the mules Roxie Cline, on their ranch in needed for the massive project. Tonto Basin. There she learned Our heroine was born in the tent the ways of frontier ranch life and city called Roosevelt on Jan. 29, attended the remainder of her ele1910. Her father said the only mentary grades at Punkin Center.

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those years provided some vivid storytelling in years to come. She and her siblings with friends used their imagination to entertain themselves. One activity was to pull out the nests of pack rats, capture them and brand them with hot bailing wire. Each youngster had his or her own brand and a herd of rats.

One time, before the first move to Tempe, her younger brother was attending school after an injury to his head that had not healed properly. Not feeling well he was inattentive and the teacher went for him, grabbing a hank of his hair and jerking him upward.

The hair and scab from the boy’s wound came off in the teacher’s hand, causing the injury to bleed.

One of the lad’s sisters got up, as Marguerite watched, wrapped the bleeding head and defiantly led her brother out of the classroom to go home. Upon hearing this, their father saddled his horse and rode off to encounter the teacher who in turn left the country.

School was discontinued until a new teacher could be found.

The family’s desire for their children to gain an education was deeply implanted, and

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Accolades for the late Marguerite Noble are numerous.

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born in 1942. [1] While raising the children Marguerite taught at the Creighton School in Phoenix, and she became so beloved by her students they followed her appreciatively long after she retired.

Marguerite had a deep appreciation for the frontier teachers she had had growing up at Roosevelt and Tonto Basin. She often recalled the struggles of those young teachers, whom she called “sacrificial lambs.”

“The loneliness and lack of stimulation were more than they could accept. Poor Miss Paxton struggled one term with the barrenness and she left. Mr. Firth came, gentle and understanding, gave us a year of kindness, and then went to the big city. We grieved his loss. His place was taken by a gaunt, tall man who seemed to take teaching as a punishment for himself and his pupils. His lined face was graven like the grinding stone we found in the Indian ruins.”

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State University. In 1936 she married Henry Rogers Buchanan and they had two children, Roger, born in 1940, and Cynthia Dee,

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aroundthe rim Making up snow days not required “We will again be having different Ferris Bueller took a school day off 30 years ago by calling in claiming he activities at the library for children during this time,” said library managwas sick.

He then “borrowed” a Ferrari and er Becky Waer. “These activities are romped through an epic one-day journey self-directed and can be taken home.”

For the local library’s celebration, the on the streets of Chicago as his school staff has set up a display of all Dr. Seuss principal furiously pursued him.

Like Ferris, Pine Strawberry School books available locally. After leafing through the books on display at students took days off this the library, children will have past winter, but thankfully the opportunity to complete an none had to be chased down by rattlin’ activity sheet and turn it in for a principal-superintendent Cody the rim raffle ticket for drawings for Dr. Barlow.

Seuss books.

The students had not faked “We will have a different sickness either — school was activity each day,” said Waer. canceled due to the snow that “Children can come in each day blanketed the Rim Country. and put a ticket in for the drawWhile Ferris might have had ing.” to make up his missed day, the The drawings will be held good news for Pine Strawberry Wednesday, March 9. Students School students is they will Max Foster do not need to be present to probably not have to make up win. any time lost due to past “snow Dr. Seuss’ birthday is also expected day” school closures.

Barlow says because of a recent to be celebrated at Pine Strawberry change in Arizona Revised Statutes, the School as it was two years ago when local school will meet the required num- a bevy of enthusiastic and civic-mindber of minutes and hours of instruction ed Zane Grey Kiwanis Club members if there are no more emergency school showed up bright and early armed with closures. lessons and games aimed at motivating “The change in statutes allowed students to read. schools to calculate their actual hours of instruction to meet state requirements specific to each grade level rather than a mandated number of school days,” said Barlow.

Also at the school, the archery team competed last weekend but the National Archery in Schools sponsoring group has not yet posted the official results on its website.

The archers travel March 19 to Ben Avery Shooting Facility near Phoenix to compete for a chance to qualify for the national championships to be held May 12-14 in Louisville, Ky. The team annually sends a sizable group of qualifiers to the national finals.

“Donuts for Dads” will be held before school on March 2.

“This is where dads are invited to share a donut and refreshment with their children and our governing board,” said Barlow.

March 9-10 will be parent-teacher conferences and March 14-25 is spring Max Foster photo break.

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library Celebrate Dr. Seuss will join the nationwide celebration The National Education Association- by hosting Dr. Seuss’ Birthday from sponsored “Read Across America” pro- Tuesday, March 1 through Tuesday, gram has, over the decades, significant- March 8. As they have in the past, ly improved literacy in children around members of the Zane Grey Kiwanis Club will also help with the celebrathe country.

Its mantra is, “You’re never too old, tion, as shown in this photo. too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book More reactions and read to a child.”

Among the activities Read Across The dispute over archery elk hunters America hosts is the nationwide reading allegedly hunting inside a Portals subdicelebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, which vision continues in emails. begins annually in early March. Across A reader who claims he has a sumthe country, thousands of schools, librarmer and vacation home in Pine that he ies and community centers participate intends to retire to wrote, “The HOA by bringing together children and books. tried to make the subdivision a gated RAA officials say it’s a natural to celcommunity, hired a security officer, ebrate Dr. Seuss because he epitomizes refuses to allow hikers’ access to the a love of children and learning.

Bearfoot Trail and now wants to chase It is widely accepted in educational off legal hunting. What’s next? A surcircles that his rhymes make his books rounding moat filled with alligators.” effective learning tools.

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library Mercury test complete will join the nationwide celebration The eight-hour gym floor testing for by hosting Dr. Seuss’ Birthday from Tuesday, March 1 through Tuesday, mercury content that some parents were clamoring for was finished on Feb. 16.

March 8.

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Residents of the Portals have posted signs all around the subdivision to keep out hunters and hikers. Other residents of the development jokingly ask if the homeowners association’s next move is to build a moat and fill it with alligators.

The testing did not reveal any elevated levels of mercury off-gassing and the number amounts recorded fall within the state’s allowable guidelines. The results can be found on the school website: http://www.pineesd.org/ Join the book club

The Pine Strawberry Book Club is inviting women who love to read and share their books to join the club for informal discussions on a regular basis.

The club will meet at 10 a.m. the second Monday of each month. A location has not been announced.

For more information, call Sharon Barr at 928-476-5250 or Sandy Carver at 480-620-8381.

Learning to use Windows 10

Ray Baxter is hosting a computer training class for Microsoft Windows 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 19 in the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library activity room.

Topic will be “Should you update ... benefits of Windows 10 and how to use it.”

Registration is required and may be done at the library or by phone.

Students must bring their own laptop and power supply.

The fee is $10 and all money collected will be donated to the library computer maintenance fund. Snacks will be provided during the class. Call 928-476-3678 for more information.

NRA banquet tomorrow

The Zane Grey Friends of NRA is hosting its annual dinner and auction at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Mazatzal Casino.

Guns, knives, artwork and many other specialty collector items will be auctioned and raffled.

Proceeds from the banquet support programs in Arizona such as shooting range development, firearms education

and safety, wildlife habitat, recreation programs and Second Amendment education.

The National Rifle Association of America is a social welfare organization which advocates for gun rights.

Tickets are $60 each and may be purchased online at www.friendssofnra. org/az.

For more information, call Tallie Jackson at 928-595-0546, Navajo rug to be raffled at library

The hard-working staff at the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library hopes to earn more funds to purchase library essentials by selling raffle tickets for a chance at 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

Take Pride Project founder and president Ira Gibel 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.

MSA hosts banquet May 7

The 2016 Mogollon Sporting Association dinner and banquet will be held Saturday, May 7 at the Mazatzal Casino. Doors open at 4 p.m. and a prime rib buffet will be served. Individual tickets are $75 each. Those who purchase tickets by April 1 will be entered in a special early bird drawing for a chance to win a Savage 93R17 BTV 21-inch LAM Thumbhole Acu-Trigger.

General raffle tickets for a myriad of valuable prizes are available for five strips for $100, if preordered. Each strip has five chances to win.

There will also be major drawings for Vortex BIG 10 Optics and a gun safe with several guns. Tables for eight persons can also be reserved.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Jack Koon at 928-978-0059 or 928-474-1662.

PSFR seeks donations

Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee members during a meeting last month expressed the desire to conduct next summer a third consecutive brush pickup.

The program, however, must overcome financial problems stemming from several unforeseen expenses last summer that have drained the PSFR pickup budget.

Donations are among the ways P/S residents can help salvage the program that is crucial to protecting our two hamlets from a catastrophic wildfire.

To donate or learn more about PSFR, log on to http://psfuelreduction.org/ about/ Thought for the week

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”

Plan on being surprised visiting a foreign country – Episode 2 Five or six weeks ago late night driving to the I mentioned that if you go your turn airfield. Those trips abroad you should plan became strictly daytime on “enjoying” a few small ventures. surprises — and maybe As long as we are some not-so-small ones. talking about driving in Over the years I have Karachi I may as well tell mentioned some of the you about a “surprise” I screwy things that haphad another night. I was pened to me during the Tom Garrett driving from our apartment up on a hill to a 12 years I spent overseas, but I always kept lower part of town. As I the telling as short as possible. So drove along, my headlights picked I thought I might write an occa- up something on the road ahead. sional column about one of them, When I stopped and got out to but slow it down a little so you see what it was I just stood there could “feel the moment.” scratching my head, wondering This is the second one of those. what a line of fist-sized to pillLast time we talked about a sized pebbles could be for. But dark night in Karachi when I since nothing was showing up was making my first late night ahead in my lights I hopped back drive out to the military airfield. in my Jeep to drive on.

Suddenly, right out of nowhere, But then, for some reason I a huge black gravel truck with have never quite understood, its lights off appeared in front me I stopped again. Maybe it was and ran me off the road. That was some kind of unconscious warnscary! (So was the second time it ing. Know what I mean? Some happened a few seconds later!) little thing that isn’t registering But you can imagine how I felt consciously, but dances around when a Pakistani friend told me in your skull saying, “HOLD to expect those trucks every time EVERYTHING, STUPID!” Whatever the reason, I stopped, I drove out to the airfield at night.

Needless to say, I did no more hauled myself out of the driver’s

seat, and walked forward a second time. The road was unlighted of course, and 50 feet ahead it headed almost straight downhill.

It was an odd sort of road too; it had not been cut into the side of the hill as a road would be over here, it was constructed of a tall pile of rocks and dirt bulldozed together, so there was absolutely nothing on either side of it.

And that was what my headlights showed up ahead — absolutely nothing.

Frowning, I walked forward in the pitch-black night. Naturally, my lights did not light the road ahead because it turned downward so sharply, but peering into

the gloom ahead until I could at last see something I received one of the greatest shocks of my life.

“Nothing” showed up ahead because there was nothing there!

Just 30 feet in front of me the road no longer existed.

What if I had kept going?

Ever heard of jumping to a conclusion, Johnny?

So I turned around — very carefully! — and found another way to get where I was going.

When I got home that night and told Lolly about it she turned as pale as a ghost.

“Oh my God, Tom!” she said about a thousand times, all the while hugging me.

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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 10:00 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 February 19th 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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Plenty of shelter pets waiting to rescue you poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t Adoptions are the thing feel sad about my past. that we love most here at the I only have the future to Humane Humane Society of Central Society look forward to and want of Central Arizona. The happiness you to make a difference in Arizona feel when an animal you have someone’s life. been caring for finally finds She got down on her their forever home is so won­ ADOPTION knees and made little kissy derful. But, have you ever OPTIONS sounds at me. I shoved my stopped to wonder what the shoulder and side of my adopted animal is feeling? head up against the bars We think Janine Allen hit the nail on to comfort her. Gentle fingertips the head with her poem, “I Rescued a caressed my neck; she was desperate Human Today.” for companionship.

A tear fell down her cheek and I I Rescued a Human Today raised my paw to assure her that

by Janine Allen all would be well. Soon my kennel Her eyes met mine as she walked door opened and her smile was so down the corridor peering apprebright that I instantly jumped into hensively into the kennels. I felt her arms. I would promise to keep her need instantly and knew I had her safe. I would promise to always to help her. I wagged my tail, not be by her side. I would promise to do too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be everything I could to see that radiafraid. ant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I As she stopped at my kennel was so fortunate that she came down I blocked her view from a little my corridor. So many more are out accident I had in the back of my there who haven’t walked the corricage. I didn’t want her to know dors. So many more to be saved. At that I hadn’t been walked today.

Sometimes the shelter keepers get too least I could save one. busy and I didn’t want her to think I rescued a human today. by

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Pictured are just two of the many wonderful animals waiting to rescue you 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. To learn more, call (928) 474-5590 or visit www.humane societycentralaz.org.

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C L U B S 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.

HAM group issues invitation

Amateur Radio Operators (HAMS) and any who are interested in becoming a HAM operator are encouraged to join Tonto Amateur Radio Association (TARA) the sec­ ond Saturday of each month.

The group meets at the Payson Library Community Room at 9 a.m. for a business meeting and a program of interest. There is also a meeting the last Saturday of each month for a breakfast and socialization.

Club members participate in community projects and are known for providing emergency commu­ nications during natural disas­ ters. Please see the website for more information: www.TontoRadio.org.

Trail work schedule

The Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction committee’s trail work is on the Bearfoot Trail. Saturday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. we will work on the bridge prep. Bring your own lunch/snacks/water.

Meet in the parking lot of the Pine LDS Church and carpool to the location. In case of inclement weath­ er, the work will be rescheduled and notification made.

Payson Flycasters and Trout Unlimited meeting The Payson Flycasters/Trout Unlimited meeting is at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 27 at Tiny’s restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson.

Joe Miller will report on state and national plans to improve the Lee’s Ferry, Colorado River fishery that is a significant tourist and sportsman’s asset for Arizonans.

Fishing reports will include trips to Silver Creek and other local waters.

Come early and enjoy a Tiny’s breakfast. For more information call Ric Hinkie at (928) 848-4501.

Republicans host U.S. Senate candidate

The Rim Country Republican Club meets Monday, Feb. 29 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. Members and guests may gather at 11 a.m. to order lunch and to socialize. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., the speaker will be Dr. Kelli Ward, candidate for U.S. Senate.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Nancy Cox at (928) 472-1172 for more information.

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.

Order of the Eastern Star

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

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

In addition to the meetings, the ladies gather at 10 a.m. every Wednesday for a fun game of O.E.S. Canasta.

For more information, contact Marjorie Winemiller, secretary, at (928) 468-0790.

TOPS in Pine

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.

Friendship Bible Class

Friendship Bible Class, a non-de­ nominational Bible study for women, meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim. All women in the com­ munity are invited. For information, call Marilyn at (928) 474-6712.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America will meet at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson.

All members are invited to attend.

For more information, contact Post 9829 Commander John Putman, 602329-8686.

Masonic Lodge

The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or con­ tact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.

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Great deals on jackets and coats as well at the Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique, 510 W. Main St. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Card players wanted

The Saving Graces of Payson — a Canasta card-playing group — is looking for a few ladies who enjoy fun, laughter and friendship.

This Red Hat group meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Crosswinds Restaurant patio room. There is a break for lunch around noon and play and resumes after lunch. Anyone inter­ ested in joining will be welcomed.

You do not need to know how to play, the members will be happy to teach the game.

Please contact Queen Mum AnnMarie at (928) 468-8585; please leave a message if there’s no answer.

Ukulele fun

Rim residents, regardless of skill level, are welcome to join Ukulele Fun from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

If you have any ukuleles you would like to donate or sell, please call (928) 595-2086.

Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups

The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and mem­ bers of the community to attend any or all of the following: • First and third Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center.

For more details, call Mary, (928) 474-3560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.

Mothers of Preschoolers Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is A time of refreshment for preschool moms from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Payson First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway.

Childcare available for ages birth to 8 years and dinner is provided.

For further information contact Dixie Neal at (619) 990-2025.

PAWS meeting

The Payson Area Woofers Society (PAWS) is having its month­ ly meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 2 in the conference room at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Mark Scott, the Town of Payson’s Animal Control Officer, will be the speaker.

Everyone is invited to come and bring your questions.

Complimentary light refreshments will be served. If you have questions, call Dorothy Howell, (928) 472-7396.

Rim Country Classic Auto Club

ticularly serious, I just look that way!

What I am is a young, energetic cuddle bug who loves to give kisses. I take a little time to warm up first, and then I just can’t get enough love! I am not par­ ticularly interested in playing. Fetching doesn’t interest me in the slightest, and I am pretty indifferent to toys. What I do love is food! Put some kibble in a Kong or a puzzle toy, and keep me occupied for a long time. And of course, if you have food for me, I will happily work on learning for you! I have plenty of energy for outdoor fun and love to get out on walks. I can be pretty picky about my

I act like a tough girl on the outside, but when the right person comes around I am actually quite the sweetheart!

I have been told before that I am very independent but deep down I just want the right person to love me. I have the cutest way of playing, and tend to make the staff here chuckle when I play. You can come meet me and find out how adorable it actually is! When I am not playing I like to be treated like a prin­ cess with soft pillows for nap time and wet food for breakfast. In the end I am not asking for much, just a family to love me.

The Rim Country Classic Auto Club (RCCAC) holds its monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first

Wednesday of each month at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260 in Payson. For information, call Steve Fowler at (928) 478-6676.

Arizona Cactus Navy luncheon

An informal get-together of Navy and Coast Guard veterans and Merchant Marines in the Payson area is held on the first Thursday of each month at La Sierra restaurant on north AZ 87 at Forest Dr. in Payson.

The group meets for coffee or lunch at 11 a.m. to share stories and camaraderie among fellow vets of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, other conflicts, and peacetime naval ser­ vice. For details call (928) 970-0066.

Area Computer Association is at 6 p.m., Friday, March 4 in the Payson Public Library Meeting room, 328 N. McLane Road (go to the side entry door).

A representative from the Payson Library will discuss using Overdrive, the new eBook borrow­ ing program the Gila County Library system.

Visitors are welcome – attend your first meeting for free.

For more information about the

association, please visit the PACA website at www.pacaonline.net.

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.

CROSSWORD

Payson Genealogy Society meeting

Northern Gila County Genealogical Society has a member­ ship meeting and speaker scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 3.

The speaker is the society’s presi­ dent Griff Brown, who will discuss and explain what is developing for the new DNA group organizing.

The DNA study/discussion group will kick off Thursday, March 10, and will eventually have study groups for each search criteria (YDNA, MTDNA, AUTOSOMAL).

All residents in the Rim Country are invited to attend the member­ ship meeting. The society’s facility is at 302 E. Bonita Street in Payson.

Coffee, doughnuts, and lemonade will be served.

Kiwanis evening meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country evening meeting the first Thursday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant.

For more information about Zane Grey Kiwanis, please visit www. zanegreykiwanis.com.

High Country Garden Club members gather

The High Country Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 3 in the “Log Cabin” building of Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Hwy. 260.

The speaker for the evening will be Bruce Wales. His topic is Water Harvesting - How To Do It and Why You Should. He will also get into the subject of soil fertilization and how it relates to water harvesting.

A short business meeting and refreshments will follow the presen­ tation and all members and guests are invited to attend.

Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the area food banks. For more informa­ tion contact Sallie at (928) 468-6102.

Computer group to meet

The next meeting of the Payson

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Classifieds

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FIREWOOD “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE”

Experienced RN & Charge Nurse

Also BACKHOE SERVICE & YARD CLEANING Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service

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 & Charge Nurse.

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

928-978-7384 or 928-978-5473 Firewood: Juniper and Oak, 474-2881 ask for Luke

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

MISCELLANEOUS *DOWNWINDERS CANCER CASES*

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

TRUCKS

Sat, Feb 27. 8am-5pm Complete housefull of furnishings and wall decor.

Couch, endtables, coffee tables, oak dining room set and chairs, chests, cat collectibles, kitchen items, oven, microwave, dishwasher, AC heat pump 3T, outdoor tools. Pendleton Blankets, Indian decor.

MOVING SALES Moving Sale 4961 N. Bonnie Brae Ln. Strawberry Fri, Feb 26 and Sat, Feb 27.

8am - 2pm 8 foot BigTex utility trailer, furniture, kitchenware, tools, pictures, linens, board games, and much more.

YARD SALES Moving Sale: 607 E. Coronado Way, Fri. & Sat. Feb. 26 & 27 from 7am to ?: Come One Come All ID# 80354

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS 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

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

2003 GMC 4x4 Sierra Extended Cab, Shortbed, Loaded, Beautiful 96,800 Miles, $8,750.OBO 928-474-9862 or 480-313-8776 ID #80356

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The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour.

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BOOKKEEPER POSITION 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

Suzuki Digitial Electronic Keyboard,$150.

Beginners 6 string Guitar, Brand new,$25.

Johnson 5 String Banjo, like new, $200. 928-970-0834 ID# 80368

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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.

Branch Manager Canyon State Credit Union needs a Branch Manager for our Payson location. In this role, you will ensure the branch exceeds service & sales expectations by maintaining a work environment which instills motivation, teamwork, & enterprising attitudes. Direct and oversee floor management activities ensuring an overall positive member experience. Min of 5 yrs Fin Institution experience, 2 yrs mgmt. experience. Knowledge of consumer lending and account opening/closing required. Send resume and cover letter to careers@canyonstatecu.org.

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

ID# 80310

SHOWROOM Quality, 2009 Dodge Charger SXT 4 Dr V6 HO 3.5 Liter, Turbo intake, Automatic 4 speed with OD, Sirrus Radio/CD, Tinted Windows, Spoiler, Garaged still smells new, non-smoker, 57,903 miles, $10,000.Firm. Carol at 928-970-2141

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

701-426-6709

Canyon State Credit Union needs a Personal Banker for our Payson location. In this role, you will interview members to discuss overall financial position and assist in all aspects of new account opening and the lending process. Serve as Teller as needed. Min of 2 yrs cust service or cash handling experience. Knowledge of consumer lending and account opening/closing required. Send resume and cover letter to careers@canyonstatecu.org.

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS

Order: 10080331 Cust: -Rim Country Tractor Growing retail business seeking a full-time professional Keywords: sales administrator sales administrator.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, art#: 20132915 possess great verbal and written communication skills, have a Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00and X 2.00 positive energetic personality, ability to multi-task and take

directives from multiple sources, as well as good computer skills. This person will be responsible for managing incoming phone calls, greet walk-in customers, answer basic product questions, schedule customer appointments, assist the front office and accounting office in basic administrative tasks.

Applicants should have prior experience in a similar setting.

Pay is commensurate with work experience. Work hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F, please reply to this posting with a cover letter and resume to greg@theeddiegroup.com.

Order: 10080338 Clinical Lab Asst.

Cust: -Bayard Advertising Agency I/ – SoII / Phlebotomist Keywords: Clinical Lab Asst. (On-call) I -II / Phlebotomist (On-call) art#: 20132925 Class: General At Sonora Quest Laboratories, we believe in building rewarding and longSize: 2.00 X 3.00 lasting careers.

Winning the Governor’s Award for Quality and being named one of the “Best Places to Work“ tells us we’re on the right path.

Responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory. Provide lab support by performing clerical duties, loading analyzers, and performing waived testing. This on call, evening shift position will work in a dual role performing both phlebotomy and clinical lab assisting responsibilities at Banner Payson Medical Center.

Requirements: • H.S. Diploma or GED • 6 months clinical laboratory exp or successful completion of a LSA/SQL approved phlebotomy and/or laboratory assistant program preferred • Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and medical terminology preferred • Rotate through week days, weekends and holiday For more information and to apply, please visit us at: www.sonoraquest.com Job ID# 4270

Attend to livestock—feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters—calving, lambing, maintain livestock health.

Builds and cleans corrals. Wean calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Moves livestock to pasture for grazing. Examines animals to detect diseases and injuries. Assist with castration of livestock, and branding. Assist with the shipping of livestock. 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 of building and repair of fence, irrigation knowledge & management, planting, cultivating & harvesting hay for livestock.

Light Mechanical skills preferred to maintain equipment in a 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.

GENERAL RANCH WORKERS

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: 03/25/2016 to 12/01/2016. Lives in bunkhouse.

NOTTINGHAM LAND & LIVESTOCK, LLLP MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO Call Craig Workforce Center, (970) 824-3246 or contact your nearest State Workforce Center.

Refer to order #CO6407657

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

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 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

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

RENTALS

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

1 Bedroom Upstairs Apartment, Great Downtown Location, South Beeline $600.mo 928-474-8000.

Rim Country Guns

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

HOMES FOR RENT 2Br/2Ba,MFG Home, 1400sf,FP,All Appliances Upgraded,Covered-Front/Back Porch/Patio w/Storage Shed, Single Car Garage w/Work Shop,Extra-large lot w/Fenced yard/Trees,Smoking/Pets-No, $1000.mo 480-338-3464 or 408-300-8583 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 Beautiful, Cozy Home, 3Br/2.5Ba Avail, Payson., Beautiful Views, Very Reasonable Price Please Call Flavio, Se Abla Espaniol: 602-384-7177 New 2 BR, 2 BA, Manufactured home, 55+ age community. $625.00, 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

Prudential Pine

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

928-476-3279

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

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

202 N. Stagecoach Pass, 3BD, 2BA. $1350 905 N. Beeline Hwy #9, 3BD, 2BA . . . $925 1101 N. Colcord Rd., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . $900 609 N. Granite Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $850 204 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

FURNISHED HOMES

1104 S. Elk Ridge, 4BD, 3BA . . . . . . . . . . . $2000

HANDYMAN

ID# 80349

Attend to livestock—feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters—calving, maintaining cattle herd health.

Builds & cleans corrals. Wean calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Moves livestock to pasture for grazing. Assist with castration of livestock, and branding. Assist with the shipping of cows and calves. 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 of building and repair of fences, irrigation knowledge and management, 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 hay season.

BRUCHEZ & SONS / GRAND COUNTY, COLORADO Call Craig Workforce Center, (970) 824-3246 or contact your nearest State Workforce Center.

Refer to order #CO6411417

Personal Banker

1999 Ranger XLT 4x4, 73K Miles, Excellent Condition, $6200.

520-508-8670

Order: 10080088 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Bookkeeper Three temporary position openings. $11.27 per hour + housing. A art#: 20127096 Class: signedAccounting contract may be required. 3/4 time guarantee. Work tools, supplies Size: 2.00 X 4.00 and equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker. Transportation &

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

Part-time Property Mgr-Energetic, Mgr-Energetic, Part-time Property self excellent marketing, self starter starter execellent marketing, computer, customer service/sales computer, customer service/sales skills.

SendResume: Resume:PO POBox Box945, skills,Send 1945, Payson, AZ 85541.

Payson, AZ 85541.

Valentine’s Healing Gift

Order: 10080279 Cust: -Rim Country Health Keywords: Experienced RN Two temporary position openings. $11.27 per hour + housing. Dates of art#: 20132847 Need: 03/25/2016 to 11/10/2016. 3/4 time guarantee. Work tools, supplies Class: Healthcare and will be provided at no cost to the worker. Transportation & Size:equipment 2.00 X 4.00 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. A signed contract may be required

GENERAL RANCH WORKERS

SALES/MARKETING

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

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

TRUCKS

TOOLS

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

RESTAURANTS

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

THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

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

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.

EMPLOYMENT

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

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257

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

HEALTH CARE Habilitation Tech

ESTATE SALES Estate/Yard Sale, Complete household 264 E Buckboard Trail Gisela

Get the best results!

EDUCATION PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Instructional Assistants full time w/ benefits & part time—-$9.53-$15.62 Submit Classified Application and Résumé to Human Resources 902 West Main, Payson, Arizona 85541 P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 (928) 472-5739 (928) 472-2013 – FAX See postings and download application at: www.pusd.k12.az.us

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

Senior Discount: 928-478-6139

Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

JOE - 970-1873

Electrician wanted p.o.e.

Call 928-474-8278 Please Leave Message

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 PRESS OPERATOR 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

LEGAL SERVICES ad attached

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

Patricia Rockwell Veterinary Technician Payson Pet Care is gearing up for another busy summer! We are looking for a long-term Veterinary Technician. Formal education or experience preferred. 474-8387

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

ASPEN COVE

801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com

HAULING

FINANCE

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.

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JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

GENERAL

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Apartments For Rent

AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer/ Paralegal

928-476-6539 AZCLDP #81438

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

BISON COVE CONDOS 200 E. MALIBU DRIVE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNFURNISHED & FURNISHED UNITS RENT $800 TO $1150

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.

Two Mobiles:1Br/1Ba, $570.to $735.mo. w/Lease, Call 928-951-6137 or 928-474-0791 Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park, Nice quiet family park, Travel Trailers, furnished $400.00 mo, RV Spaces $256.55 mo, with onsite Manager, Laundry, Shower, Game room, and Wifi, Call Shawn at 928-474-2406 RYE RV PARK 1Br/1Ba, (Furnished) $350.mo & Up; Free Laundry On-site, Utility Dep. Water/Trash Included, Spaces $200.mo 602-502-0020

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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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 OCCUR 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 benefi-

LEGAL NOTICES ciary 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 State Bar A-4561066 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,

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES 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 balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current 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 BUSI-

LEGAL NOTICES NESS 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 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 TDD: 949-252-8300 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 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: 1.

Gloria Jane Still has 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:

LEGAL NOTICES 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 validity 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 16065: 2/12, 2/16, 2/19/2016 Articles of Incorporation Of Rim Country Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Inc. 1.

NAME: The name of the corporation is Rim Country Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Inc. 2.

PURPOSE: The purpose for which is corporation is organized is the transaction of any or all lawful business for which non-profit corporations may be incorporation under the laws of the State of Arizona, as they may be amended from time to time.

3.

CHARACTER OFAFFAIRS:: The character of affairs of the corporation will be to provide assistance to the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park including, but not limited to the following: providing funds, equipment or services; encouraging individuals to volunteer their services to the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and providing programs of interest to members of the Rim Country Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Inc., or to Patrons of the park. Such corporation is organized to operate with in the meaning of Section 502 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

4.

The Corporation will have members.

5.

LIMITATIONS: No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall insure to the benefit of or be distributable to its members, directors, officers or other private person, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of its stated purpose. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation and the corporation shall not participate on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry-on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c) (3) of the internal revenue code or (b) by corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(a) of the internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue laws.)

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DISSOLUTION: U p o n the dissolution of the corporation the Board of Directors, shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of its assets, exclusively for the purpose of the corporation in such manner, or to such organization organized and operating exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Laws.) as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Superior Court of the County in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for the purpose or to which such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine which are organization and operation exclusively for such purpose.

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INDEMNIFICATION; the power of indemnification under the Arizona Revised Statues shall not be denied or limited by the bylaws.

8.

BOARD OF Directors: The initial board of directors shall consist of seven (7) directors. The names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as Directors until the first annual meeting of Directors or until their successors are elected and qualified are: a.

John R. Wilson, 1005 S. Carson City Circle, Payson Az. 85541 b.

Vern Lies, 33 E. Saddleback Trail, Star Valley, AZ. 85541 The number of persons to service on the board of directors thereafter shall be fixed by the Bylaws.

9. KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS: The street address of the known place of business of the corporation is: 1005 S. Carson City Circle, Payson, AZ 85541 10. STATUTORY AGENT: The name and address of the

LEGAL NOTICES statutory agent of the corporation is: John R. Wilson, 1005 S. Carson City Circle, Payson, AZ 85541 11. INCORORATORS: The name and addresses of the incorporators are: John R. Wilson, 1005 S. Carson City Circle, Payson, AZ 85541 Vern Lies, 33 E. Saddleback Trail, Star Valley, AZ 85541 All powers, duties and responsibilities of the incorporators shall cease at the time of delivery of these Articles of Incorporation to the Arizona Corporation Commission.

12 DISCRIMINATION: The Corporation will not practice or permit discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race national origin, religion or physical handicap or disability.

13 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The incorporators, directors, officers, members, employees and agents of the corporation shall not be individually liable for the corporation’s debts or other liabilities, and the private property of such individual shall be exempt from any c o r porate debts or liabilities, Additionally, the personal liabilit y of the directors of the corporation to the corporation for monitory damages for b r e a c h of judiciary duty as a director shall be limited or eliminated as and to the extent provided by law.

14: AMENDMENT: The articles of incorporation of this corporation may be amende d by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board of directors of this corporation at any regular or special meeting called for t h a t purpose.

Incorporators Signatures: /s/ John R. Wilson, John R.Wilson /s/Vern Lies, Vern Lies Dated this 14 day of January, 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.

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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.

LEGAL NOTICES 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 Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

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 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 va-

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES lidity 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# 16071: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; TS/File 201848T.10222 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 NOVEMBER 19, 2002, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2002-018198 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 15, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: The surface and the ground to a depth of 40 feet lying immediately beneath the surface of the following described property: Lots 609, 611, 613 and 615, Block 32 of ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF MIAMI, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 24. Purported Property Address: 617 W. LIVE OAK T., MIAMI, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 206-19-146. Original Principal Balance: $40,000.00 Original Beneficiary: SCHWARZ LUMBER COMPANY, an Arizona corporation, 1130 N. WHEATFIELDS RD., GLOBE, AZ 85501. Current Beneficiary: DOROTHY A. BYRNE and WILLIAM A. BYRNE and KENNETH M. BYRNE and BART R. BYRNE, 1130 N. WHEATFIELDS RD., GLOBE, AZ 85501.

Original/Current Trustor: HOWARD M. POOL and GLORIA G. POOL, 356 W. ROMA AVE., PHOENIX, AZ 85013. 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 $11,477.48 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: NOVEMBER 13, 2015. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary.

Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on January 13, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

16072: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #16-00373 Carrasco Title No: 21600330 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 06/04/2004 as Document No. 2004-008856 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 5:00 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 WELL OCCUR at public auction on May 25, 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 33811).

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 14, SUNSET DRIVE, according to Map No. 94, records of Gila County, Arizona. EXCEPT the following described portion: COMMENCING at the South end of the lot line between Lots 13 and 14; THENCE run Northerly 35.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE continuing on the same line, running 65.86 to the intersection of the lot line between Lots 12 and 13; THENCE turn 112° 29’ 00” Westerly and run a distance of 8.13 feet along the lot line between Lots 12 and 14; THENCE turn 61° 18’ 00” Southerly and run a distance of 69.38 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address/location of the real property described above

LEGAL NOTICES is purported to be: 725 Sunset Drive Globe, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel No.: 208-05-384B 9 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: $119,190.00 Original Trustor: Victor V Carrasco and Lupe B Carrasco, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship 725 Sunset Drive, Globe, AZ 85501 Current Beneficiary: CitiMortgage, Inc. Care of / Servicer CitiMortgage, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive 0’Fallon, MO 63368-2240 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 State Bar A-4563293 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016, 03/11/2016, 03/18/2016 16074: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/22/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-699754-BF Order No. : 14-118332 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/29/2011 and recorded 5/4/2011 as Instrument 2011-005180 , 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: 4/26/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: PARCEL NO 1: THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 100 FEET LYING IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 5, BLOCK 4, OF DOC BUTLER ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 123. PARCEL NO. 2: THAT PORTION OF ABANDONED ALLEWAY ABANDONED BY RESOLUTION NO. 89-13 RECORDED JANUARY 11, 1989 IN DOCKET 756, PAGE 393 AND DEEDED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED JANUARY 11, 1989 IN DOCKET 756, PAGE 401, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTHEASTERLY 7.50 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 4, DOC BUTLER ESTATES GILA COUNTY RECORD MAP NO. 123 ADJOINING LOT NO. 5, COUNTY OF GILA, STATE OF ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 5752 S MCKINNEY AVE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-09-129A Original Principal Balance: $54,342.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): SANDRA E. TRAMPP, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN PO BOX 944, CLAYPOOL, AZ 85532 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-16-699754-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclu-

LEGAL NOTICES sive 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-16-699754-BF Dated: 1/21/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Martha Sanchez, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/21/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Martha Sanchez, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0102187 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 3/18/2016 16075: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/22/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-696658-CL Order No. : 150324606-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/2/2012 and recorded 7/12/2012 as Instrument 2012-008687 , 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: 4/25/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 36, PARK PAYSON PINES, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 472, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 604 EAST LORENE STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 304-43-036 Original Principal Balance: $128,571.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): EDWIN D. WORTHLEY, AN UNMARRIED MAN 604 EAST LORENE STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-15-696658-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a 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 lia-

LEGAL NOTICES bility 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-15-696658-CL Dated: 1/19/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: John Pascual, 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 1/19/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared John Pascual, 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 #0102180 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 3/18/2016 16076: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/22/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-699257-BF Order No. : 733-1600023-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/17/2011 and recorded 11/22/2011 as Instrument 2011-012850 , 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: 4/25/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: Lot 5, Payson Ranchos, according to Map No. 167, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Street Address: 305 WEST SADDLE LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-36-005 Original Principal Balance: $75,048.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, NA C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): Doris L Cheney, an unmarried woman 305 W SADDLE LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-16-699257-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. 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-16-699257-BF Dated: 1/20/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Martha Sanchez, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 1/20/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Martha Sanchez, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0102182 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 3/18/2016 16080: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-06152 Henson Title No: 733-1501991-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 08/24/2005 as Document No. 2005-015397 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 on May 13,2016 at 11:00 am at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash St., 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: The North half of lot 3, Country Club Estates, according to map no.

204, records of Gila County, Arizona The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 702 South Country Club Lane Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 304-11-003B 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 encum-

LEGAL NOTICES brances, 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: $296,250.00 Original Trustor: Christopher A. Henson and Holly Henson, Husband and Wife 702 South Country Club Lane, Payson, Arizona 85541 Current Beneficiary: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-AA9 Care of / Servicer Nationstar Mortgage LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd CoppelLTX 75019 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 an qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4562947 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016, 03/11/2016, 03/18/2016 16083: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; TS/File 04220199.10245 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 DECEMBER 5, 2014, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2014-011364 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 21, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: The surface and ground to a depth of 40 feet immediately beneath the surface of that parcel of land situated in Sulphide No. 2, Patented Mining Claim, Mineral Survey No. 3254, in Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 14 East, of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: To find the True Point of Beginning start at Corner No. 4 of said Sulphide No. 2 Claim; THENCE South 76°18’ East, a distance of 217.04 feet; THENCE South 39°47’ West, a distance of 63.48 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 60°41’30” West, a distance of 300.00 feet; THENCE South 29°18’30” East, a distance of 100.00 feet; THENCE North 60°41’30” East, a distance of 300.00 feet; THENCE North 29°18’30” West, a distance of 100.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Purported Property Address: 1741 STURGEON DR., MIAMI, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 204-14-010. Original Principal Balance: $76,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: KATHERINE A. EATON,

LEGAL NOTICES Trustee of the KATHERINE A. EATON SURVIVOR’S TRUST dated June 16, 1995, 3317 N. MONTE VISTA DR., FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004.

Original/Current Trustor: ALBERT J. SAENZ and JOY L. POWELL, P.O. BOX 2312, CLAYPOOL, AZ 85532. 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 $74,267.91 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 19, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

16084: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; TS/File 04220083.10248 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on MAY 30, 2014, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2014-005200 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 19, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: That portion of Block 30, GLOBE TOWNSITE, according to Map NO. 63, records of Gila County, Arizona. BEGINNING at a point in Block No. 30, GLOBE TOWNSITE, Gila County, Arizona, on the East line of High Street 345.21 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Block No. 30; THENCE South along the East line of High Street 56 feet; THENCE Easterly , along the line of the Lot sold to W.H. Childress 112.6 feet; THENCE Northerly 51 feet; THENCE Westerly parallel with Ash Street 112.5 to the Place of Beginning. Purported Property Address: 553 S. HIGH ST., GLOBE, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 208-02-170. Original Principal Balance: $65,500.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: HELEN G. KOWALZYK, 7813 S. HOPI AVE., GLOBE, AZ 85501.

Original/Current Trustor: JARED A. WARREN, 553 S. HIGH ST., GLOBE, AZ 85501. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant

LEGAL NOTICES or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $60,962.86 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 7, 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 15, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

LEGAL NOTICES ber are: PAOLA A ROBLES, 308 E. Zurich Dr., Payson, AZ 85541.

16087: 2/26, 3/1, 3/4/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: RIM COUNTRY ROUGH SAWN LLC File No. l-2067767-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 120 W. Mt. Ord Circle, Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Juliet Orris, 120 W. Mt. Ord Circle, Payson, AZ 85541.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Seth Orris, (x) member, 120 W. Mt. Ord Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Juliet Orris, (x) member, 120 W. Mt. Ord Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Jered White, (x) member, PO Box 2358, Payson, AZ 85547.

16086: 2/26, 3/1, 3/4/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: ROBLES CLEANING COMPANY, LLC File No. L-2065844-1 II. The address of the known place of business is: 308 E. Zurick Dr., Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Corporation Service Company, 2338 W. Royal Palm Road, Suite J, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a mem-

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department, City of Scottsdale and McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s Field Institute will soon begin a multi-year study of mule deer within the McDowell Mountains east of Scottsdale. Up to 32 mule deer will be outfitted with GPS radio-telemetry tracking collars that will enable biologists to study movement patterns and habitat preferences within the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve and surrounding habitat.

Identifying important wildlife movement corridors and considering them as the local area continues to grow and develop helps ensure that mule deer will continue to live in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve and surrounding areas.  Project funding came from several conservation partners, primarily through grants awarded to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s Field Institute through the Globe Foundation and a grant awarded to the City of Scottsdale from the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community.

Scottsdale and McDowell Sonoran Conservancy are partnering with the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife

Yathin S. Krishnappa

Study will focus on mule deer

Contracts Branch to perform the capture, monitoring, data analysis and reporting. Staff and volunteers from the City of Scottsdale and the Field Institute will also assist with the project.

The Field Institute is the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s research center. Its mission is to conduct ecological research

Dennis Pirch photo

Jake Swartwood spearheaded a plan to make the fishing public aware of rule changes at Horton Creek that will benefit anglers of all ages for years to come.

Sportsmen assist in new rules for Horton Creek About a year ago, ous predators before Horton Creek was des- outdoors making it to the fingerignated a “catch and under the rim ling stage of fish growth. release� only fishery Consequently, the quality in fishing has declined by the Arizona Game over the last 10 years. and Fish Department The head football (AZGFD) with the coach at Payson High encouragement of a School, Jake Swartwood, growing number of spearheaded a plan to sportsmen who would be considered wild trout Dennis Pirch make the fishing public aware of the rule enthusiasts. In addition, change. He worked with a single barbless hook on a fly or lure was also added to the Curt Gill of the fisheries branch new rule to aid in a quick release. within the AZGFD to determine Unless someone would read the the proper wording and design fine print in the 2015 fishing reg- of the sign that would be used on ulations, the new rule would go the trail into Horton Creek. The unnoticed by the general public. funding for the materials and the This tiny stream under the actual sign was donated by the Mogollon Rim, which drains Mogollon Sporting Association into Tonto Creek, has not been of Payson. stocked with trout for almost Since its inception more than 30 years. Yet, it is a successful 20 years ago, MSA has donated fishery with natural reproduc- more than $2 million for wildlife tion of the existing wild trout habitat improvement and eduin the stream. They were first cation for the local schools. The planted in Horton during the total cost for signs and materials Great Depression by pack mules for Horton and the headwaters of the East Verde above the pump carrying metal panyards.

Then, there was actually a station was another $500 donaprimitive trout hatchery estab- tion for the improvement of wildlished to improve the fishing life habitat. This is another projin that creek and many others ect in a long list of activities fundunder the Rim. The results were ed by sports-minded individuals a self-sustaining trout stream that will have a positive impact that exists to this day with no on the future of recreational fishing in the Rim Country. additional stocking assistance.

Coach Jake Swartwood was With the population growth of Arizona, there has been a steady assisted by J R Keeney and his increase in fishing pressure on son, Nolan, as they donated a all trout waters, including the day of labor in placing the signs harder to reach “hike in� loca- in strategic areas, making the tions like Horton Creek. public aware of the major rule The existing wild trout fisher- changes. The benefit will be for ies in these small creeks cannot anglers of all ages for years to withstand the number of adult come. A stream that was initially wild trout taken prior to the rule stocked over 80 years ago will change last year. In the repro- be producing trout in future genductive cycle, the adults pair up erations for wilderness angling during the fall when the eggs are enthusiasts. fertilized by the male. When the This weekend, enjoy the fry hatch in early spring, the life springlike weather and take cycle continues. However, many a friend fishing somewhere in of these will succumb to numer- Arizona, God’s creation.

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Bonnie Dorris

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through partnerships and citizen science for long-term natural resource management of the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, education and to contribute to broader scientific knowledge.  The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Contracts Branch is a new program based on an innovative model of wildlife conservation. The program’s team of experts works with public agencies and private entities to perform, on a contracted basis, high-quality species research, environmental compliance surveys and monitoring in a variety of contexts. The five major focus areas of the program are: wildlife connectivity and habitat fragmentation mitigation; implementation of wildlife research contracts and grants to conduct sensitive species surveys, monitoring and distribution studies; in-lieu fee/mitigation banking habitat restoration and administration and implementation of a Natural Resources Damage Assessment and Restoration program; and, renewable energy and its effects on wildlife and habitats.

For information about the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, visit www.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Preserve.

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