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Grieving family calls for action on drugs Alexis Bechman

say, we are not going to take this anymore! We are going to do all we can to fight this drug culture and what it is doing in our Grieving family and friends on Saturday families and our community.” recalled with tears and joy, regret and Tatum is angry. aching grief the short, troubled life of a Angry that police couldn’t get the dealers Payson man who struggled with addiction off the streets. for years before a still Angry that friends, unexplained death. who didn’t speak out Those mourning the “The great good that can come for fear they’d be called loss of Tanner Conway, of our loss ... is that we will a “narc” or someone 20, filled Mountain who tells police about finally say, we are not going Bible Church to overuse. to take this anymore! We are drug flowing. Angry that the court Ted Tatum, going to do all we can to fight system doesn’t require Conway’s grandfather, this drug culture and what it drug offenders to stay not only remembered in treatment longer; Conway as “the light is doing in our families and that prosecutors give of my life” and “best our community.” lenient plea bargains friend,” but used the Ted Tatum and that judges continopportunity to plead PUSD teacher; grieving grandfather ue to give repeat drug with the community to offenders chance after fix a system that perchance. petuates addiction and dependency. Angry that drug rehabilitation programs “The great good that can come out of are not more readily available and that the our loss of Tanner is that his shared wish state does not provide enough funding for that by sharing what has happened in his these programs. life will help others, that through his story, Angry that families live in denial and someone’s life will be changed,” he wrote in choose to cover up and deny. a letter to the Roundup, published on page See Mourners, page 2A 4 of today’s edition. “That we will finally by

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Starting May 1 you’ll need a $6 permit and a reservation to visit Fossil Creek, including the popular waterfall. The U.S. Forest Service imposed the new system to protect the water quality and endangered species from the impact of a tide of visitors that has topped 75,000 annually, mostly in the summer.

New limit on Fossil Creek visits

Forest Service will now allow just 148 cars per day by

Peter Aleshire

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The Forest Service will impose a $6 entrance fee and require advanced reservations to visit Fossil Creek starting May 1. In future years, the reservation system will run from April 1 through Oct. 1, an effort to protect the pristine waters of the creek and a host of threatened and endangered species there from the impact of a tidal wave of visitors. The Coconino and Tonto national forests this week signed a decision that puts the reservation system into place, in hopes it will reduce the frustration of a system that

relies on simply closing off the road into the creek when the number of cars exceeds the number of parking spaces along the creek. Visitors can access the reservation system online at www.recreation.gov on March 1. The $6 permit provides a single-day parking pass. Visitors can also make a reservation by calling 877-444-6777. Visitors will need a pass from May 1 to Oct. 1 in 2016 and from April 1 to Oct. 1 in the following years. No permit is required during the rest of the year. The 148 designated parking spaces within the permit

• See Permit required, page 2A

School makes tech torch handover by

Michele Nelson

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After 17 years with Payson Unified School District, Director of Technology Joni deSzendeffy has retired and passed the reins to Vicky Andrews, a highly qualified education techie herself. The technology world of servers, bandwidth, computers and Chromebooks in education is small. The people who work there describe it more of a calling than a profitable career choice. Both deSzendeffy and Andrews love first kids, then education, then their Michele Nelson/Roundup techie careers. Retired Payson Schools Director of Technology Joni deSzendeffy Each could have has handed the reins over to Vicky Andrews. worked for a large corporation running multi-million dollar systems, but instead use their formidable talents to help teachers teach kids. Late last year, however, deSzendeffy decided Four Forest Restoration Initiative it was time to help her husband with their home by Peter Aleshire from October 2013 until June 2015, building business and finally knock off many of roundup editor before pulling out of its contract those projects on her long to-do list, but it wasn’t The contractor charged with with Good Earth Power. an easy decision. the largest forest restoration projCampbell Global then sued “I was really torn,” she said. “I had the full ect in history has both trumpet- Good Earth for $3 million for ed its progress — and suffered alleged breach of contract. The See Director, page 5A another setback. $525,000 represents the “undisGood Earth Power AZ released puted” part of the contract and the THE WEATHER its February report insisting that lawsuit will continue on the balOutlook: Sunny although it has thinned just 6,000 ance of Campbell Global’s claim. with highs in the acres in the past two years, it still mid 70s; overnight lows in Good Earth Power meanwhile the upper 30s. Details, 9A expects to complete 300,000 acres filed a counter-claim, asserting See our ad in the next seven years. Campbell Global did not perform Meanwhile, an Oregon District under the contract and actualand Court has ruled that Good Earth ly delayed and hindered Good upcoming owes Campbell Global $525,000 Earth’s own thinning operations. for work that company did when events on Meanwhile, the February operit had a contract to manage the ations report from Good Earth page 6B thinning project in Arizona. See Forest, page 9A volume 26, no. 20 Campbell Global managed the

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Arrests for heroin sales by

Alexis Bechman

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A man wanted for drug possession led to the arrest of another man Thursday for supplying drugs to the community, police say. The Payson Police Department had been looking for Joshua Simmons, 25, who was wanted on a felony warrant for possession of narcotic drugs. About 6 p.m. Thursday, a police department employee spotted Simmons in the Bashas’ shopping center and called for help. A detective found Simmons and several others in a vehicle in the shopping center. Officers arrested on heroin-selling charges Simmons and two others, including the vehicle’s driver, Christopher Fowler, 30, said Police Chief Don Engler. Officers found several pre-packaged bundles of heroin concealed on Fowler, who admitted to officers he’d already sold half a gram of heroin in Payson. Officers found another gram of heroin hidden in the driver’s seat. They also found a scale and cash.

They arrested Fowler on charges of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia and other drug-related charges. Also in the vehicle, police arrested Kaylee Wells, 19, wanted on a felony arrest warrant for burglary. Earlier this year, Wells reportedly burglarized a Payson home several times while the homeowner was inside. In addition to the warrant, police arrested Wells Thursday for possession of a narcotic drug, possession of a dangerous drug and possession of drug paraphernalia after they found a morphine pill and a usable amount of methamphetamine on her. The Payson Police Department remains committed to eliminating the heroin dependency from the community and the tragedy that so often accompanies it, Engler said in a press release. “We will continue to aggressively pursue those who supply and sell these drugs in our community.” The PPD is in the process of establishing treatment options for those wanting help with addiction.

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From page 1A area generally allow for about 740 visitors per day within the permit area. Parking locations will include Fossil Springs Trailhead, the only route down to the creek from Rim Country. It will also include Waterfall Trailhead, Irving, Tonto Bench, Fossil Creek Bridge, Homestead, Sally May, Purple Mountain and Mazatzal, all accessed from the Camp Verde side of the creek. “An increase in use and overcrowded conditions at the Fossil Creek and Fossil Springs area during summer months created traffic problems and safety issues for visitors to the area, which is why this reservation system is necessary,” said Nicole Branton, district ranger for the Red Rock Ranger District. “Reservations will serve the public better because they will know if the area is full to capacity by whether or not there are permits available online. This means they won’t have to spend time driving long distances to get to Fossil Creek, only to be turned around because the area is full.” During the summer of 2015, the Fossil Creek area had reached full capacity by 7 a.m. on most weekends, and the Forest Service turned away hundreds of people each day. Many of the visitors had driven more than two hours to reach Fossil Creek and expressed strong support for a reservation system that would guarantee entrance to the creek upon arrival. Individuals who are 18 years or older can make reservations to visit Fossil Creek up to six months in advance and may only park in the parking lot assigned on their parking pass for the day reserved. Only six reservations per year are allowed per person. People passing through the canyon on their way from Camp Verde to Childs won’t need a reservation and won’t have to pay the fee. In addition, Native Americans engaged in traditional tribal and cultural activities won’t need a permit or reservation. No one can camp in the 5,000-acre permit area during the permit season, to avoid conflict between campers and day-users. Camping can continue in designated areas outside the permit zone. To see the full Decision Memo and more details, please visit http://tinyurl.com/zejf5fv. Visitation to Fossil Creek has soared since Arizona Public Service agreed to shut down a historic hydropower plant and return water from the travertine-rich spring to the streambed in 2005. The number of visitors grew from 20,000 in 2006 to 73,000 by 2010. The crush of visitors threatened to pollute the stream with human waste and set fire to the rare, intact riparian vegetation along the 17 miles of stream before Fossil Creek flows into the Verde River. The Forest Service spent five years developing the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan, which so far has yielded only the decision to limit visitation. The Forest Service hopes to eventually develop a plan that will allow it to manage visitation without damaging the unique values of the stream, including protecting endangered species, water quality, archaeological sites and the scenic values of the stream itself, with

startling, turquoise-blue water caused by the heavy loads of travertine. Gila County police and search and rescue volunteers have born the brunt of a huge increase in incidents involving injured hikers and visitors, amounting to about 60 incidents annually — mostly in the summer. Threatened and endangered species already found along the river corridor include the western red bat, Allen’s lappet-browed bat, Townsends Big-eared Bat, lowland leopard frogs, loach minnows, spikedace, Gila topminnows, headwater chub, roundtailed chub, Sonora suckers, desert suckers, caddisflies and fossil springsnail. Threatened, endangered or sensitive species that could do well along the stream

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But more than anything, Tatum is sad Conway didn’t make it. That he couldn’t find a way to break free from addiction and help others. Conway, a fifth generation Payson resident, grew up like many kids, camping on the weekends, riding horses and quads and hanging out with friends. Tatum, a Payson school teacher and pastor at the Gisela church, said Conway loved people. While he was popular with others and had a girlfriend, he struggled with “a lot of acceptance issues” and other emotional problems. In sixth grade, Conway started drinking and smoking marijuana and by eighth grade, was using spice, a synthetic drug sold over the counter. The community eventually got spice taken off the shelves of local convenience stores, but Conway had moved on to prescription pills. “His personality and his life changed,” Tatum wrote. “Soon drugs were all he cared about and spice was cool at school. Parents, the school and community officials were in denial that the problem was bad.” Tatum said his grandson was always very open with him and he knew that a lot of kids were using spice and other drugs. He said the problem with teens using drugs has always been worse than school officials and police want to admit. Conway started using speed, amphetamines and finally, heroin. Tatum said he was frustrated to see heroin dealers were still on the street even after witnesses turned them in to police. And when police did make arrests, many dealers quickly returned to the street. “The police are accountable because they know how bad the situation is in the community and they don’t do everything in their power to take dealers who are killing our kids off of the streets,” he wrote. As Conway struggled, things came to a head several years ago when he tried to kill himself in Star Valley. He shot himself in the chest, barely missing his heart. Doctors saved his life, but he lost a lung. Tatum said it is a miracle Conway survived.

Conway went to a behavioral health facility in the Valley for help. With this second chance at life, Tatum hoped Conway would finally turn his life around. “While he was in rehab in the Valley, he shared with me that he wanted to get well and use his testimony to help other people,” Tatum said. “I committed to him that when he got well and was ready, I would help him get the training he needed to be a drug counselor and speaker to share his story with others.” But the drugs still had a hold on Conway. He went on to attend rehab four times in California. Each time, Conway would detox and start to get better, but then check himself out before finishing the program. A doctor prescribed Conway methadone to help him stay off heroin. It appeared Conway wanted to get clean and start a new life with his girlfriend Madison Ahlman, who is attending college in Florida. The Roundup attempted to contact Ahlman, but had not spoken to her as of press time. Although Conway had dropped out of high school as a sophomore and at various times was living on the street, Tatum said he had dreams for Conway and he knew Conway had dreams for himself. “Tanner would say, ‘Papa, I hope someday I can help people the way you do.’ “Tanner knew God was real,” he said. “It wasn’t a few weeks before his death that he said, ‘Papa, I wish we could start a rehab place here in Payson to help people here get off of drugs.’” Conway had recently gone to Community Bridges in Payson, which referred him to a facility in the Valley. Conway took a cab to the Valley and planned to go to a Valley Community Bridges facility the next day. He called his brother and asked if he could stay the night at his brother’s Phoenix home. The brothers played basketball, had dinner, watched a movie and Conway went to sleep on his brother’s couch. The next morning, Conway’s brother found him dead on the couch. Tatum said he does not know the cause of Conway’s death. Conway’s brother said he did not see

Conway use drugs. “In the end, Tanner was not able to overcome the problems in his life to fulfill that dream, but it never left him,” Tatum said at Conway’s eulogy. “Tanner wanted to grow in the Lord and change his life, but wasn’t ready to do what he needed to get there. In the end, time ran out for Tanner to get where he wanted to be, his addiction was too strong ....” While Conway had been arrested in the past, he had never been convicted. Conway said it was difficult for the whole family to help Conway without enabling his behavior. Tatum said Conway had stolen from he and his wife to support his habit. Tatum said he feels terrible regret he could not save Conway and he imagines the rest of the family does as well. “There will always be a little bit of guilt.” Tatum hopes Conway’s death is a wake up call to addicts, their families and friends. “If you are into drugs, if you are into addiction, please stop, get help, do whatever you need to do so that your family, your friends do not have to go though what our family has gone through this week.” Other family members declined comment on Conway’s death. If you would like help, contact Community Bridges at 928-468-0022.

leap day baby Jordan Ross of Payson gave birth to a Leap Day baby at Banner Payson Medical Center. Audrey Renee Pepera was born at 9:51 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and is 19 inches long. Audrey joins older brother Jamie, 4, and twin brother and sister Adrian and Abigail, 7. The family think it’s fun that Audrey has a Leap Year birthday. They plan to celebrate Audrey’s birthday on Feb. 28, except on Leap Year.

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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

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. For information contact Sally Myers at (928) 472-8651 or www. paysonartleague. org or paysonartleague@gmail.com.

Almost New Shop sale

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.

CD release event and benefit performance

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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.

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County Science Fair in Payson March 3

The 2016 Gila County Regional Science Fair is Thursday, March 3 inside the Longhorn Gym at Payson High School. Lenten Services This annual event, sponsored by Gila Mount Cross Lutheran Church, County School Superintendent Linda O’Dell, 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s qualifies Gila County student scientists and Restaurant), will have mid-week Lenten engineers in grades 5-12 for the Arizona Suppers and Services held on Wednesdays Science & Engineering Fair (AZSEF), during Lent. The suppers are held at 5 p.m. which will be held April 6-8 at the Phoenix (free-will offering) and services at 6 p.m. Convention Center. Both the suppers and the services take place in the church’s log building at the FCC license prep class southeast corner of its campus. Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is preThe Tonto Amateur Radio Association senting “The Passion” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, (TARA) will be providing Amateur Radio March 2. Rock of Ages is located at 204 Technician Licensing instruction on the W. Airport Road (corner of Airport and following dates: March 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 28, McLane), Payson. Everyone is invited to join 31, April 5 and 7. The instruction will be in “The Passion” Lenten meditation. For held at the Banner High Country Seniors more information, call Pastor David Sweet, building, 215 N. Highway 87 in Payson from (928) 970-7606. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is an 18-module course St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. in preparation to pass the FCC licensing Easy Street, Payson will have a Soup and examination, which will be held on April 8. Salad Supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by a For additional information, contact John Lenten Program on Wednesday, March 2. Swenson at (817) 228-2710. Want to learn more about Saints? St. Paul’s invites you to join them for an interesting and insightful Lenten study. WE welcome Thrift Mall sale St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Mall, 1006 S. everyone! Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Beeline Highway, is offering all women’s Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson will winter clothing for $1 per item through the be serving a Soup Supper at 5 p.m. and a month of March. Shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lenten Service at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March Thursday and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3 2. The theme of the service is The Betrayal p.m., Saturday.

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

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 by the Payson Senior Center.

The Men’s Ministry at Ponderosa Bible Church cordially invites all men in the community to a delicious hot breakfast at 8 a.m., Saturday, March 5. Following the meal, the study “33 The Series: Journey to Authentic Manhood” will continue. The breakfast is $2 per person and includes sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice and fruit bowl. Ponderosa Bible Church is located at 1800 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, just south of Home Depot.

Taste of Rim tickets

A limited number of tickets remain for the Library Friends of Payson’s 15th Annual A Taste of Rim Country, to be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Tickets are priced at $35 each, $20 of which is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Get tickets now, none will be sold at the door.

Bingo at Senior Center

Bingo Bonanza takes place at the Payson Senion Center, 514 W. Main, at 1 p.m., Fridays. Proceeds benefit Payson Helping Payson. Snacks and fun for all, no membership required.

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

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Tuesday • 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

Wednesday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Food bank benefit: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Native Grill and Wings, Payson, John Carpino performs live with music from new CD and more

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Looking ahead

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • 2016 Gila County Regional Science Fair at Payson High School, afternoon

• 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 • First Friday at Community Presbyterian Church, Irish fun, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Appliance and metal discard event at Buckhead Mesa Landfill, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center

March • Town offers variety of youth activities, call parks office for details March 8 • Blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pine, First Baptist Church gym March 12 • Payson Library Taste of Rim event, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., limited tickets; no sales at door

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Grandfather comments on the tragic death of Tanner Conway This weekend, we buried my 20-yearold grandson, Tanner Conway. I would like to thank all who turned out for his service. The comfort and support you brought to our family demonstrated the outpouring of love in our community. Thank you all for your many words of comfort. Tanner was the light of my life, as a young boy he was his Papa’s best friend. He was bright, caring and compassionate. Family was the world to him. He brought so many people joy and used to follow his Papa everywhere. We had so many dreams for him. Then in middle school, his life began to change. He started drinking and experimented with marijuana in sixth grade. By eighth grade, he was making the underground party rounds in Payson and using spice. His personality and his life changed. Soon drugs were all he cared about and spice was cool at school. Parents, the school, and community officials were in denial that the problem was bad. In the meantime, Tanner moved on to pills, speed and amphetamines. In fact, after he had become addicted to pills, it was the mother of one of his friends who introduced him to meth and recruited him to sell it to support his habit. Like many of our students, weekend party drugs like roofies and ecstasy became common. The need for drugs began to change his life and his personality. And then came heroin. As the police began to crackdown on meth and other drugs, the heroin epidemic began. Tanner, like many others, wasted little time in changing his addiction. His parents and his family saw these changes and fought to get him out of it, but with little support from official channels. We called, we informed, we gave names of his known drug dealers, but nothing was done. The standard line, “without more evidence, there’s nothing we can do.” Everybody in town knows who these dealers are! Many of them have been arrested many times, and are back on the street within months. “Friends” — as a teacher I have

learned well that the so called “friends” wrist and send them back into the comresponse is to cover up, protect, enable munity. The system is accountable because and never, never narc — I hate that word! Did you ever notice that we never when they are in the system we put them call someone a narc who tells and shares in prisons where they are allowed to something good that someone does. No mingle with worse criminals and learn we don’t. The truth is that this whole worse behaviors, where gang activity is “Don’t Narc” culture is based on the rampant and you have to join a gang just attitude of not stopping people from to survive, and where it is well known they have condoing bad things. tinued access It’s designed to to drugs, rather intimidate people Make a change! Be brave enough to than sentencing into not informing on criminals, say — No more! I will not tolerate them to serious bullies and thugs. this in my life, in my family, in my mandatory rehab People who are community! I will not allow this programs. hurting others! The state is And we call that plague to infest our community accountable for friendship. It’s a anymore! I will do all I can to stop not funding proper and stringent sorry excuse for this plague to confront it in my drug rehabilipeople not doing tation systems the right thing. family and community. where drug And in our society, it is all too addicts are not accepted. It’s not cool to turn in someone only removed from society, but rehafrom wrongdoing. And we call that admi- bilitated from their addiction so that rable. I have never seen anyone doing they can re-enter society as a productive something noble, or admirable tell some- citizen. Everyone even remotely connectone “don’t tell on me or you are a narc.” ed with drug abuse, particularly heroin To you “friends” who don’t speak up, abuse knows that for any chance of Tanner and numerous others of your success, the addict must be clean and in friends’ deaths are on your heads. treatment for a minimum of a year to two We are all accountable. years. Why don’t we have an alternative The system is accountable because we mandatory sentencing program for drug don’t offer enough facilities that addicts offenders that put them in a drug free can get into and get the help they need. rehab facility for at least a year to give You send them away saying, “You don’t them a chance to get clean instead of in qualify because you aren’t sick enough general population prisons where they or you are too sick for us to take you learn to be better criminals? right now.” Family members — you are accountThe police are accountable because able too. You are accountable if you conthey know how bad the situation is in the tinue in denial, if you place more focus on community and they don’t do everything covering it up in your family than dealing in their power to take the dealers who with the issue. I have dealt with many families who choose to deny or cover up are killing our kids off the streets. The prosecutors are accountable the problem rather than get their loved because they accept plea bargains and one the help they need. Too many enable let the criminals out on lesser plea bar- the addict by continually bailing them out gained charges, often reducing felonies and hiding the problem rather than dealing with it early when it can be stopped to misdemeanors. The judges are accountable because much easier. If you’re a friend, you are accountable they give repeat offenders slaps on the

if you continue to enable your friend in had a plan for him. He wanted to get well their addiction, if you make excuses for and share his experiences to help others. them, if you help them get their drugs, He wanted to overcome his addiction, and if you don’t tell someone because you and to use his testimony to help others. don’t want to be labeled a narc — you Sadly, he was not strong enough to fulfill are accountable. that dream. Nothing can bring my Tanner back to As we lowered my grandson into his me. Nothing can give him back the time grave, as my stepdaughter broke down wasted with family and loved ones, life’s at the final goodbye to her firstborn son, opportunities unfulfilled. No one but God I looked upon the crowd in attendance himself can take away the pain we feel Saturday and saw over a dozen people today, but if anything can be done, if any I knew who had been in Tanner’s circle good can come out of our loss, I hope that of drug friends and could not keep my today my grandson’s death will serve as mouth shut. I shared with them what a warning to those of you who are into I share with you now. If you are into drugs, to those of you who are covering it drugs, if you are into addiction, please up, to those who are in denial, or who are stop, get help, do whatever you need to turning a blind eye. Make Tanner’s life do so that your family, your friends, do have meaning and do something! Make not have to go through what our family a change! Be brave enough to say — No has gone through this week. Look at more! I will not tolerate this in my life, in what you are doing to those who love you, my family, in my community! I will not reach out, get help. allow this plague to infest our commuNothing can bring our Tanner back nity anymore! I to us, but as will do all I can to Christians, we stop this plague know that he is If you are into drugs, if you are to confront it in with the Lord. my family and into addiction, please stop, get help, The greatest community. do whatever you need to do so that good that can For Tanner, come out of our your family, your friends, do not for the many loss of Tanner is others and the have to go through what our family that his shared families who suf- has gone through this week. Look wish that by fer, do not leave what has at what you are doing to those who sharing this place with happened in his a heavy heart love you, reach out, get help. life will help others, that through today, but with a his story, somedetermination, a commitment to stop these drugs, in our one’s life will be changed. That someone families, in our community, and in our here or someone we know will turn away own lives. Please, let my family’s loss and from drugs forever! That we finally say, tragedy have meaning — don’t let us lose “We are not going to take this anymore! We are going to do all that we can to fight another lost child! Tanner struggled to get away from this drug culture and what it is doing in these drugs, but they had too great of a our families and our community.” You have the power to make the hold on him, they were readily available in our community, and the resources, changes to your life, and to impact the commitment and resolve were not there lives around you for him. Most of you know that Tanner Ted Tatum, grandfather to nearly took his life a little over a year Tanner Michael Conway ago, but he was miraculously saved. He 12/26/1996 – 2/14/2016 knew that God intervened and that God

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Is this the Third Reich? Editor: There is no response necessary to being called a victim of my own kangaroo court! Not exactly sure what that means, but I’m quite certain it isn’t complimentary. However, I will address the accusations of my using untruths and inaccuracies. I mention no names because I will not enter the arena of personal attacks. I will leave that to the politicians and any others that enjoy mocking and name-calling. I prefer to divert the focus of my “anger” and “war” on an ideology that is bent on fundamentally changing our country into one that supports, defends and funds heinous crimes against humanity. While true that the producers of the Planned Parenthood videos have been indicted for misrepresenting themselves, the veracity of the content is questioned only by those that subscribe to the vast right-wing conspiracy (I stole that ridiculous cliché from a politician). The videos speak for themselves. It is clear that employees were caught callously bargaining over the price of body parts of aborted babies and discussing how the value increases if they can be extracted intact with minimal damage to organs. Outrageous! Is this America or the Third Reich? My pro-choice friends are honest enough to admit all lines of decency have been breached. Any good that Planned Parenthood does is overshadowed by this evil. Ted Bundy volunteered on a suicide hotline. Does that mean he shouldn’t be held accountable for the murders he committed? The Hyde Amendment was supposed to protect the taxpayer from

funding abortions. Instead our government subsidizes the No. 1 provider of abortions in America to the tune of halfa-billion dollars. In my first letter, I referred to barbaric practices. My apologies to all barbarians for the insulting connection. I would hope any response to this letter would begin with “I have viewed the videos.” Worn out clichés and hard-line assumptions are acceptable when they are based on the truth. Mark H. Smith

Caring community Editor: Last Sunday I experienced a tumble off my bicycle at the Green Valley Park. Looking over my shoulder because I needed to turn left, I came too close to the curb and I hit it and went down onto the sidewalk. I lay there momentarily, feeling my pain from the scraped skin. Almost immediately, four or five people came to my aid, asking if they could help or if I wanted them to call an ambulance. Having relocated here from New Jersey a few years ago, I thought, what a loving and caring town we moved to. Thanks to all who were there for me. Elaine Burdash

Jeff Flake chased by elephants does not help Arizona Editor: Senator Jeff Flake tweeted out that he was chased by elephants while on a “fact finding” trip to Mozambique,

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Zimbabwe, Botswana and Nambia with Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Adam Schiff (R-Calif.) concerning animal trafficking and poaching in Africa. How is his trip going to stop either of these practices? He may be on the subcommittee for African affairs, but I don’t see the relevance of this trip to the needs of Arizona citizens. Maybe if he had engaged in a fact finding excursion to a university or factory to learn about knowledge or technologies that could help Arizona — and U.S. — citizens, that would be a good thing. I am opposed to the poaching of wildlife in any country. But, I don’t see the need for spending U.S. taxpayer dollars so that any senator or congressman can have a free trip to anywhere. Perhaps Senator Flake and associates would like to reimburse all the costs of their trips from their own pockets? If behavior like this goes unchecked, we will never balance the budget. Nancy Auner

Thanks to prosecutors Editor: I would like to say a long-overdue thank you to Gila County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp and his entire staff. Working as a detention officer, I was assaulted by an inmate making a failed attempt to escape while in custody from the emergency room of Cobra Valley Regional Medical Center. Mr. Beauchamp and his staff were very caring and professional to me during the entire process of her prosecution. I’m happy to report she was found guilty and sentenced to eight years along with two years of probation. The citizens of Gila County need to be aware that Mr. Beauchamp, unlike his predecessor, feels that assaulting detention staff and officers of the law is not acceptable and will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. From the Victims Rights Advocate Ms. Dalton, who kept me informed every step of the way, to Prosecutor Shawn Fuller, who is extremely professional and exceptional at his job, to Mr. Beauchamp who is an outstanding and caring official — I thank you! Beth Davies

worthnoting Focus 90 percent of your time on solutions and only 10 percent of your time on problems. — Anthony D’Angelo

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Payson’s pipeline project progresses by

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For the past eight months, drivers and residents have watched some of “single most complex” sections of the C.C. Cragin pipeline being installed along Highway 87 north of Highway 260 to the Houston Mesa Road, according to C.C. Cragin Project Manager Buss Walker. Residents who have driven the Houston Mesa Road to Whispering Pines and the 32 road out to Washington Park during this time have also endured extensive road work caused by the installation of 5.5 miles of 18-inch ductile iron pipe. Fortunately, in the end the project will leave the road in better condition than when this construction started, stated Walker. Each completed step brings this project closer to its summer of 2018 deadline, As most will remember, Salt River Project acquired the C.C. Cragin Reservoir (formerly Blue Ridge Reservoir) from the Phelps Dodge Corp in February 2005 as a part of the Gila River Indian Settlement Act approved by the United States Congress via the Arizona Water Settlement Act. Included in that act was a designation of 3,500 acrefeet of water to be provided to northern Gila County annually. The Town of Payson (TOP) has secured 3,000 acre-feet of that annual allocation. Mesa del Caballo will get about 80 acre-feet annually, with the rest so far not allotted. The project pumps the water out of the C.C. Cragin Reservoir to a 25-mile pipeline through the forest and over the Mogollon Rim. Payson is now working on the final 14.5 miles of pipeline from Washington Park to a not-yet-constructed treatment plant near Mesa del Caballo. The 2018 completion of the pipeline will cap a feat 21 years in the making. Projected to cost $50 million, Walker estimates the town still has $29 million left to spend. Payson water users paid for about 88 percent of the cost, with the rest coming from water impact fees and state and federal grants. The project required meticulous planning involving a mix of state and federal agencies, said Walker. This project has had “lots of moving parts since its inception,” Walker said, “and has had virtually no major hitches.” He is quick to praise the entities, such as local contractors JNL Construction who are currently putting the pipeline under the roadway, “I admire the hell out of them,” he said of the way they’ve installed 20-foot sections of iron pipe 8 to 18 feet below the surface along a busy highway. The C.C. Cragin pipeline has many more components than most water projects, with each phase affecting all the downstream construction. As Walker shows maps and charts highlighting the mosaic of completed projects, such as in-town line extensions, phases in progress, like the pipeline installation, and those projects next in line, his enthusiasm is contagious. The project will not only provide most of the town’s water starting in 2018, it will allow the town to recharge the underground water table. “We have been able to address our water needs for the coming 100 years.”

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Along the 32 road that leads to Washington Park, residents got to see the trencher in action. The trencher busts up the rock and dirt into a soft material “bed” perfect for the pipeline to lie in.

Walker added, “It will be vertical, technical and sexy as hell.” He’s especially excited about the water treatment plant, due to begin construction in January 2017. In a business where most of the work is buried underground, Walker is excited to move onto this above-ground, technical marvel across the Houston Mesa Road from Mesa del Caballo. Payson already built a mini-treatment plant to ensure the real thing worked for this system and this water. “We leased the pilot plant unit from Pall Corporation. It consisted of a mini-micro-filtration water treatment within an 8-foot-by20-foot sea container. The plant was monitored continuously via telephone connection by Pall at their main facility in upstate New York. Pall will provide the equipment for the full-size water treatment plant. The plant was situated near Washington Park at the Salt River Project hydroelectric generator and utilized a continuous stream of water pumped from the C.C. Cragin Reservoir to the East Verde River,” explained Walker. “Each type of water source poses unique challenges for water treatment results consistent with federal drinking water standards. C.C. Cragin water is interesting in that it is very cold (35 degrees) and of very high quality. Cold water is dense and that makes it more difficult to remove trace amounts of organic carbon from the raw water. The pilot plant study ran for five months and allowed us to verify that Pall’s micro-filtration equipment would do an excellent job in removing the organic carbon and a small amount of dissolved iron present in the water,” said Walker. “We also learned that it will be necessary to adjust the slightly acid character of the Cragin water to match the slightly alkaline character of Payson’s current groundwater supply,” he said. This is in part because excess water from C.C. Cragin will be put

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C.C. Cragin Project Manager Buzz Walker leans against three cement blocks supporting a street light along north Highway 87. These blocks were used to stabilize the poles while crews put the 20-foot sections of 18-inch ductile iron pipe 8 feet to 18 feet below the street in the most complex stretch of pipeline installation.

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into the groundwater supply for later use. It should also avoid problems that afflicted towns like Tucson and Flint, Mich., when putting a new water source into old pipes caused chemical changes that affected the quality of the water. In the case of Tucson, adding inadequately untreated Colorado River water from the Central Arizona Project dissolved years of mineral deposits from inside the underground pipes. In the case of Flint, Mich., adding river water to the system caused a chemical reaction that released heavy metals. Walker said Payson will carefully treat the Cragin water to avoid any such problems.

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Director will focus on teaching teachers number of points for state retirement ... and I wanted to help my husband — we do our own website.” On the other hand, she had invested so much time and expertise in a major overhaul of PUSD technology and gathered such an amazing team, she worried about who could take her place. In a twist of fate, Andrews had moved to Payson a year-and-a-half before from Chicago where she had worked as the technology director for Northside College Preparatory High School (rated the No. 1 high school in the Chicago area by U.S. News and World Report). She said the winters finally got to her and her family. Plus they love being outside. “My family loves all the outdoor activities from hiking to four-wheel driving,” she said. Before settling on Payson, Andrews and her family (husband, daughter and son) had come to Payson and called up deSzendeffy to get the lowdown on the town. deSzendeffy must have done a great job because Andrews moved here. She took a remote tech job with Avnet out of Phoenix. “It’s a one-stop shop for technology,” said Andrews. She worked with them to help school districts integrate technology into the classroom. Andrews’ specialty really. She has three degrees, one business

accounting, another in psychology and a master’s in education technology. She also has 25 years of experience from network and systems administration to owning her own company. “(But) I go back to that psych degree all the time,” she said. Why? She teaches teachers how to use technology to enhance education, not replace it or overshadow it. Take the example of a teacher trying to test students’ understanding of a concept they have just been taught. With pencil and paper, teachers often don’t have time to grade the papers before the weekend. By the time the corrected papers get back to the students, the class has learned one, two or three new topics. Once the teacher returns the papers, the kids have their brains stuffed with new information — and sometimes have lost the old concept in the flurry of new learning — assuming they had the right idea in the first place. With technology, Andrews said the teacher can create an assessment test for students to take immediately after learning a subject. The teacher can then have the computer grade the tests and program it to pop up a pie chart that shows what percentage of the class grasped the concept taught. “Tech allows us to give feedback in less time,” she said. If the teacher finds out most of her kids do

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Healthy, vibrant and safe county is primary mission Gila County staff Counties are one of America’s oldest forms of government, dating back to 1634 when the first county governments (shires) were established in Virginia. The organization and structure of today’s 3,069 county governments are chartered under state constitutions or laws and are tailored to fit the needs and characteristics of states and local areas. No two counties are exactly the same. Counties are diverse in structure and how we deliver services to our communities. In general, states decide the roles and responsibilities of county governments. Though organizational structures vary, all county governments are on the front lines of delivering vital services to residents. “We at Gila County are proud of the services we provide to foster individual and community health, well-being and safety. We are pleased with our partnership with the Payson Roundup to keep residents informed and engaged,” says Board of Supervisor Chairman Michael Pastor. by

es, county attorneys, public defenders, court clerks, jail directors, 911 operators and medical examiners. Community preparedness and coordination between agencies during emergencies to facilitate assistance for those affected, is the primary function of the Emergency Management Department. Transportation services and more

Transportation and infrastructure are core public sector responsibilities that impact everything from our daily commutes to shipping goods around the globe. From building and maintaining roads and bridges to providing efficient transit options, counties are a driving force connecting communities and strengthening our economy. Gila County maintains 765 miles of roadways, including 593 unpaved miles and 13 bridges. Community health and safety are at the forefront of efforts to ensure that roadways and bridges are properly maintained and improved.

Health services

Counties invest heavily in local residents’ health and well-being, often serving as a safety net for low-income and indigent residents. County health departments protect our residents and communities by offering a wide range of services like administering flu shots, providing health information and preventing and responding to public health emergencies. In Gila County, the Health Department provides immunizations, nursing services, communicable disease monitoring, and administers several health prevention and education grants. In the areas of environmental health, Gila County provides food establishment health inspections, food service worker training and public health nuisance investigations. In addition, Gila County provides financial support to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) for low income and indigent Gila County residents. Public safety and justice

Gila County plays a major role in two distinct areas of justice and public safety: emergency response and preparedness and the criminal justice system. Counties keep communities safe by providing law enforcement and preventing crime. From patrolling the streets, to operating and maintaining county detention facilities, to serving as the arm of the county courts, county sheriffs and other law enforcement departments are on the front lines of public safety and the criminal justice system. Other key county players are judg-

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Building and improving roads and bridges (above) for the safe travel is one of the ways Gila County provides for the health and well-being of residents, as are the special disposal events offered at its landfills, such as for latex paint (at left). Recycling of paper, tires, motor oil and discarded electronics is a primary focus for Gila County, with collection bins and community events held throughout the year. Gila County is responsible for the operation and environmental compliance of two active landfills — handling 43,400 tons of refuse yearly; two waste tire collection sites; and, four closed landfills. Vital services

Gila County provides vital services to all residents and visitors — from issuing birth and death certificates and marriage licenses to operating 911 call centers. Services include property assessment, tax assessment and collection, document recording, record keeping, and support for public school systems. Counties are responsible for managing elections, from presidential to local. Gila County administers a number of housing assistance programs and community action programs, as well as workforce development and retraining assistance. Gila County partners with various agencies to assist with community and economic development. While balancing numerous administrative responsibilities, counties deliver essential services to ensure healthy, vibrant and safe communities across the United States.

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Gila County’s Health and Emergency Services Department has the hands-on job of caring for the health and well-being of residents. One way in which its staff serves residents is providing free and low-cost immunizations for children and adults.

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Directory of Services ELECTED OFFICIALS: ELECTED OFFICIALS: Assessor DEBORAH HUGHES 201 W . Fron.er St. (928) 472-‐7973 Assessor DEBORAH DH. UGHES 201 SW. . BFeeline ron.er t. 72-‐7973 A9orney BRADLEY BEAUCHAMP 714 HSwy. (928) 474-‐4068 A9orney BRADLEY CD. . M BEAUCHAMP 714 ES. B 74-‐4068 Board of Supervisors -‐ Dist. 1 TOMMIE ARTIN 608 Heeline wy 260Hwy. (928) 472-‐7100 Board of Supervisors -‐ Dist. 1 TOMMIE C . M ARTIN 608 E . H wy 2 60 (928) 4 72-‐7100 2 MICHAEL A. PASTOR 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe 02-‐8753 Board of Supervisors -‐ Dist. 2 MICHAEL A . P ASTOR 1400 E . A sh S treet, G lobe (928) 4 02-‐8753 3 JOHN D. MARCANTI 02-‐8726 Board o f S upervisors -‐ D ist. 3 JOHN D . M ARCANTI 1400 E . A sh S treet, G lobe (928) 4 02-‐8726 Clerk of Superior Court ANITA ESCOBEDO 714 S. Beeline Hwy. 74-‐3978 1-‐800-‐293-‐4452 Clerk of Superior Court ANITA SCOBEDO 714 W S. . BM eeline 74-‐3978 1-‐800-‐293-‐4452 Constable COLT WEHTE 108 ain St.Hwy. (928) 474-‐3844 Constable COLT W HTE 108 SW. . BM ain St.Hwy. 74-‐3844 Jus.ce of the Peace HON. DOROTHY LITTLE 714 eeline (928) 474-‐5267 Jus.ce of the Peace HON. DJO OROTHY LITTLE 714 W S. . BFeeline HSwy. 74-‐5267 Recorder SADIE BINGHAM 201 ron.er t. (928) 474-‐7198 1-‐800-‐291-‐4452 Recorder SADIE J O B INGHAM 201 W . F ron.er S t. (928) 4 74-‐7198 1-‐800-‐291-‐4452 School Superintendent DR. LINDA O'DELL 1100 N. Beeline Hwy #G 72-‐5371 1-‐800-‐294-‐4452 School S uperintendent DR. L INDA O 'DELL 1100 N . B eeline H wy # G (928) 4 72-‐5371 1-‐800-‐294-‐4452 Sheriff J. ADAM SHEPHERD 108 W. Main St. 74-‐2208 1-‐866-‐866-‐4452 Sheriff J. A DAM S HEPHERD 108 W . M ain S t. (928) 4 74-‐2208 1-‐866-‐866-‐4452 Superior Court HON. TIMOTHY M. WRIGHT 714 S. Beeline Hwy. 74-‐3978 Superior Court HON. TIMOTHY 714 S. EB. A eeline HG wy. 74-‐3978 Treasurer DEBORA SAVAGEM. WRIGHT 1400 sh St., lobe (928) 402-‐8703 1-‐800-‐304-‐4452 Treasurer DEBORA SAVAGE 1400 E. Ash St., Globe (928) 402-‐8703 1-‐800-‐304-‐4452 OTHER COUNTY SERVICES: OTHER C1400 OUNTY ERVICES: County Manager Don E. McDaniel, Jr. E. ASsh Street, Globe (928) 402-‐4257 County M anager Don E . M cDaniel, J r. 1400 E . A sh S treet, G lobe (928) 402-‐4257 Community Development Sco9 Buzan (Interim) 608 E. Hwy 260 74-‐9276 Community D evelopment Sco9 B uzan ( Interim) 608 E . H wy 2 60 (928) 474-‐9276 Services Malissa Buzan 107 W. Fron.er St. 74-‐1759 1-‐800-‐276-‐4452 Community Malissa Buzan 107 W. Fron.er St. (928) 474-‐1759 1-‐800-‐276-‐4452 Coopera.ve SEervices xtension Mori Farmer 74-‐4160 Coopera.ve Extension Mori MFariscal armer 107 WS. A Fron.er t. Globe Elec%ons Eric 5515 pache ASve., (928) 474-‐4160 02-‐8709 1-‐800-‐425-‐5095 Elec%ons Eric Mariscal 5515 pache ASve., 02-‐8709 1-‐800-‐425-‐5095 Health & Emergency Mgmt Michael O'Driscoll 107 WS. A Fron.er t. Globe (928) 474-‐1210 Health &R esources Emergency Mgmt Michael M OcPherson 'Driscoll 107 WE. . FAron.er St. Globe Human Shelley 1400 sh Street, (928) 474-‐1210 02-‐4361 Human D Ristrict esources Shelley SM cPherson 02-‐4361 Library Jacque anders 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe (928) 402-‐8770 Library D istrict Jacque S anders 1400 E . A sh S treet, G lobe (928) 4 02-‐8770 Proba.on Kendall Rhyne 714 S. Beeline Hwy 74-‐2242 Proba.on Kendall R hyne 714 S . B eeline H wy (928) 4 74-‐2242 Public Fiduciary Tiffany Poarch 5515 S Apache Ave., Globe 02-‐4222 Public W Fiduciary Tiffany Poarch 5515 Ave., (928) 474-‐2553 02-‐4222 orks Steve Sanders 5320 SE A Hpache wy 260, Star GVlobe ly Public W orks Steve CSastañeda anders 5320 wy 260, St. Star Vly 74-‐2553 Rabies Control John 107 WE. H Fron.er (928) 474-‐1210 Rabies Control John Castañeda 107 W. Fron.er St. (928) 474-‐1210 To reach the switchboard in Globe from Payson and the surrounding areas, dial 472-‐5340 and request any County department. To rFrom each athe switchboard Globe from Payson and tthe he Gsurrounding areas, adnd ial r4equest 72-‐5340 and request County department. ll loca.ons, dial i1n -‐800-‐304-‐4452 to reach lobe switchboard transfer to any aCny ounty department. From all loca.ons, dial 1-‐800-‐304-‐4452 to reach the Globe switchboard and request transfer to any County department. Find Gila County services and resources online at www.gilacountyaz.gov. Find Gila County services and resources online at www.gilacountyaz.gov.

Carbon monoxide the invisible killer Gila County staff Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the invisible killer because it cannot be seen and there is no detectable odor. This poisonous gas can come from many sources: • Wood or charcoal burning appliances • Appliances that use natural gas, propane or oil • Gasoline and diesel engines from vehicles and generators The Gila County Community Development Department wants to warn residents and visitors about the very real dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Symptoms can include dizziness, headache or flu-like symptoms at low exposure levels. As the level of exposure increases, mental confusion, vomiting and even death can occur. Loss of consciousness without experiencing other symptoms is possible at extremely high levels. To keep you and your family safe, install a carbon monoxide detector/alarm on each level of your home and outside each sleeping area. There are plug-in type detectors with battery backup available at local home improvement stores. Local fire departments often provide free detectors and can also offer safety tips for their use and maintenance. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s installation and periodic maintenance recommendations to ensure optimal performance that will provide a life-saving alarm. Make sure fuel burning appliances are installed and operated according to manufacturer instructions and local building codes. Have them inspected and serviced regularly by a qualified professional. Only operate portable generators outside at least 20 feet away from a residence. Operating a generator in a semi-enclosed space like a porch can have deadly consequences. Never ignore a carbon monoxide alarm when it sounds. Get outside immediately and call 911 from a fresh-air location. For more information, please feel free to call the Gila County Community Development Division at 928-474-9276. by

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A fortunate ‘mistake’ — Champagne “Tiny bubbles (tiny bubbles) ... in the become a monk then joined the Abbaye wine (in the wine) ...” Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers as its chief I remember playing that on my flute cellarer and procurator of wines when in high school during a concert. he was 30. Behind the band, someone blew bubFrom that point until he passed away bles. at 77, the monk dedicated his life to making “the best wine in the world,” quotes The audience laughed. I didn’t get it because I had no idea the Dom Pérignon winery website. But he labored to create the best about champagne. My parents never still wine in the world — not the most drank — never. For better or worse I learned all bubbly. Seems an English scientist and phyabout champagne (and other drinks) in college. Now even my parents join me in sician named Christopher Merret working around the same time as Pérignon a glass of bubbly for special occasions. created the first But those bubbles in the wine have champagne by addThe ing sugar to wine in always intrigued me. Healthy the bottle, but histoHow did they get ry passed him over in there? What creates favor of lauding the them? What makes monk. them stay? by Michele Nelson One of the drawHow did anyone backs of creating figure out wine could champagne back in even make bubbles? I found out it was all a quirk of nature the 1600s — it was really sweet and cloudy from all that unused yeast. So called refermentation. Back in the 1600s wine in the cloudy was early champagne, imbibers Champagne area of France fermented had special opaque glasses created to avoid seeing the clouds in the wine. in the bottle had challenges. Then along came Madame Clicquot If the temperatures dropped too quickly in the fall, fermentable sugars Ponsardin, whom Veuve Clicquot chamwould not turn into alcohol. Then, when pagne is named after. Her discovery of riddling — happened it warmed up in the spring, the dormant yeast in the mix would wake up, eat the after her husband turned her into a non-alcoholized sugars and cause the widow at only 27. Riddling is the process bottles to explode. This often created of turning a champagne bottle upside quite a mess because the shock wave down at an angle, then turning them on from the explosion of the first bottle a regular basis to capture all the floating yeast as it settles in the bottle. would set off a chain reaction. When the time is right, the yeast colSo, Dom Pierre Pérignon, the monk attributed with creating champagne, lected in the neck of the bottle is frozen tried desperately to avoid refermenta- and removed. More wine is then added, tion, which causes those bubbles. the bottle is corked and voila — clear So how did a monk become famous bubbly champagne. for a drink known throughout the world, Veuve Clicquot still uses the riddling when he had no interest in bubbly wine? method today on its champagne. He had a romantic life story. So how did the bubbly get to have such Pérignon was born into a family that a reputation as a celebration drink? owned several vineyards. He decided to It started with the Marquis de

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St-Evrémond who introduced the bubbly drink to fashion conscious folks in London in the 1660s. Then marketers, war, even painters and writers spread the bubbly wine around the world into the stories of life. And so now even songs celebrate the tiny bubbles in the wine, making people happy, all the time. Champagne Salmon with Swiss Chard Quinoa From http://cakebatterandbowl.com 2/3 cup quinoa 1-1/3 cups chicken stock 1 bottle sweet champagne 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 dried bay leaf 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 3 salmon fillets (ours were 7 ounces each) 1/3 cup pine nuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 bunch Swiss chard, stem removed and coarsely chopped (2 packed cups) 1/3 cup golden raisins Juice of half a lemon Place quinoa and chicken stock in a stockpot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place a lid on the pot, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Place champagne, vinegar, bay leaf and 1 teaspoon salt in a stockpot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and bring liquid to a simmer. Place salmon fillets in the pot and simmer for 10 minutes or until salmon is cooked through. Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, or until toasted. Remove pine nuts from the skillet and pour in olive oil. Sauté red onion for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender; add garlic and sauté one

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Champagne is the result of a 1680s “mistake” that clever French vintners turned into a sensation. additional minute. Stir in Swiss chard and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes or until wilted. Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl

and stir in cooked Swiss chard, pine nuts, raisins, lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve poached salmon over quinoa. Makes 3 servings.

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GILA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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Gila County residents who earned $55,000 or less in 2015 can get their taxes done free of charge through the Community Action Program. Appointments are required and the service is provided only on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Call Dorine Prine at 928-474-7192 or 1-800-276-4452, ext. 7192, to schedule an appointment.

County helps with financial health by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Gila County’s Community Action Program has help available for the financial health of residents. Anyone making less that $55,000 in 2015 can have free tax preparation from the county. Choosing to have refunds made by direct deposit, residents can get their refund in 10 days. The help from the county can also assist in claiming Earned Income Tax Credit, to help stretch paychecks. Assistance is by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Thursday and Friday. Call Dorine Prine at 928-474-7192 or 1-800-276-4452, ext. 7192, to schedule an appointment. Residents using the CAP service need to bring:

• A photo ID for the taxpayer (and spouse) • Original Social Security to ITIN cards for all household members • Proof of income, including all W2s and 1099 forms • All other important tax documents • Name, address and tax ID numbers of child care provider • Amount of money paid to child care provider last year • Account and routing numbers for direct deposit • Copy of last year’s tax return (helpful) • If filing jointly, both adults should be present to sign The Gila County CAP office in Payson is located at 107 W. Frontier St., Suite C.

TOMMIE MARTIN District 1

Gila County Complex 610 E. Hwy. 260 Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 474-2029 tmartin@gilacountyaz.gov

MICHAEL PASTOR District 2

Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 (928) 402-8753 mpastor@gilacountyaz.gov

JOHN MARCANTI District 3

Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 (928) 402-8726 jmarcanti@gilacountyaz.gov

Payson Roundup Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Bigfoot sightings abound in early Rim Country history A while ago someone posed a question about why there aren’t any Sasquatch stories from any of the early Rim Country pioneer families. The short answer is… there are. There are not as many as we might think there would be, but there are a few. Even long before we came along, the Native American tribes all had legends of “the hairy man,” who lived deep in the forests and came out only at night. These beliefs and legends persist to this day among tribal traditionalists. I had the distinct honor and privilege last year of spending some time with some of these folks, who trusted me enough to be completely open in telling me about their Sasquatch-related knowledge and what they believe… stuff that has been handed down over many generations. It was an

experience that I will always remember. One of the earliest stories I have found from the first Rim Country pioneers was a daytime encounter by David Gowan, who is credited with the “discovery” of the Tonto Natural Bridge. Gowan spent his later years living in a remote cabin on a mining claim along upper Deer Creek, in the Mazatzal Mountains west of the present Deer Creek Village community. He actually died up there in 1925, and is buried next to the Deer Creek hiking trail, a few miles up from the trailhead. As the story goes, Gowan was walking the trail down off the mountain, leading a string of pack burros with ore from his mine, when he came upon two very large “mountain apes” blocking the trail. Gowan and the creatures stood facing each

HEALTH DIRECTOR’S WARNING

Flu now spreading rapidly in Arizona by

Cara M. Christ, M.D.

director

Arizona Department of Health Services

Arizona continues to top the country in reports of influenza-like illness for the fourth week in a row. While this doesn’t necessarily mean that Arizona has more people sick with flu than anywhere else in the country (not all flu cases get reported to public health departments), it does mean that we’re currently seeing a lot of flu in the state. It’s hard to say why Arizona is topping the charts this flu season. Flu is a really unpredictable disease. Every year we know flu will come to Arizona, and will cause many people to get sick. What we don’t know is when flu activity will be the highest, how many cases of flu will be reported to public health each season, how severe the flu season will be, or what strains will be most common. We typically see our highest number of cases toward the end of January or early February. This year, flu cases are peaking later than usual. In our hardest hit weeks of the season, we usually see about 1,500 cases of flu reported in our highest weeks. Two weeks ago, about 1,800 cases were reported in Arizona. For people who aren’t yet vaccinated against the flu, there’s still time to get your shot. In Arizona, we expect to see flu going around for the next several months. In fact, every year, we still get cases reported to us in the summer. For example, last May, several hundred cases were reported. So, if you’re not protected yet, now’s the time to go get your flu shot. It’s better to be protected late than not protected at all. Plus, last week, the CDC announced that this season’s flu vaccine is about 60 percent effective. That’s a huge jump from last season’s vaccine, which was just 23 percent effective. If you’re already vaccinated, thank you for keeping yourself and our community healthy. Remember to wash your hands regularly to keep flu germs (and other germs) from making you sick. Notes from the official report on flu activity: Gila County has had 22 confirmed cases of the flu for the 2015-16 season, as of the date of the last report, Feb. 20, 2016, all in the month of February. Only Arizona counties Graham, with 22, and La Paz, with four, have had fewer confirmed cases. The most, nearly 4,000, have been confirmed in Maricopa County, with Pima County coming in a distant second, with nearly 1,700 cases.

PERFECT PRESENTATION ACROSS 1 Sag down 6 “Your Business” channel 11 Solo seen with Chewbacca 14 Snapshot 19 Meet with fellow grads 20 Classic name in arcades 21 Santa ___ Zoo 22 Biblical king in Matthew 23 Start of a riddle 26 “I come from ___ down under” (1981 hit song lyric) 27 English king called “the Conqueror” 28 Sunrise side 29 Concerning kidneys 30 Airline to Lod 31 Riddle, part 2 36 1987 NFL MVP John 38 Some tournament rounds, informally 39 “There ___ god!” 40 Comply with 43 Ore-___ (maker of Crispers!) 44 Sticky stuff 47 Vainglory 50 Riddle, part 3 55 Down time 56 “Eh” grade 57 Very old Olds 58 Choir female 59 High-school grad, e.g. 60 Stick (to) 63 Catch sight of 67 State-of-mind missions, in military slang 70 Riddle, part 4 74 Diving result 75 Not casual 76 Lead role in “La Cage aux Folles” ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE

77 End in ___ (finish evenly) 78 Oceano filler 80 Thai language 82 Little peeve 83 Part of DOJ: Abbr. 84 Riddle, part 5 91 Certain poem 92 Check casher, say 93 Kicker Groza 94 Seeks some answers 95 Brand of brake fluid 96 “Greetings” 98 Calyx part 102 End of the riddle 110 Firework part 111 City near Giza 112 Holy likeness 113 Prehensile-tailed fish 115 Fight 116 Riddle’s answer 120 Nobel winner JoliotCurie 121 Immense time span 122 Subparts 123 Penetrating 124 Was nervy enough 125 007, for one 126 Ballerina’s skill, in Paris 127 Actress Witherspoon DOWN 1 Bank in a check transaction 2 Replenish the stock of 3 Make illegal 4 “He’s a priest,” per Ogden Nash 5 Gilpin of “Frasier” 6 Molten rock 7 Giant step 8 No, in Ayr 9 Lingerie garment 10 Op. ___ (abbr. in a footnote) 11 Responses to jokes 12 “___ of robins in her hair”: Joyce Kilmer 13 Three-nation pact of ‘94 14 Old Jewish sectarian 15 Capital of Montana 16 Bornean ape, briefly 17 Relating to musical pitch 18 In an unusual way 24 Spa reaction 25 100-yr. stretches 32 Ballet bend

other for awhile, and when they appeared unwilling to move Gowan simply led his burros off-trail, making a wide circle around the creatures, and continued on his way. Later, after Gowan died, people using his old cabin reported being screamed at and having the cabin pelted with rocks during the night, which is common Sasquatch territorial behavior. Apparently a family group had settled in the area, and didn’t appreciate the human visitors. Gowan’s old cabin burned in the Willow Fire in 2004, and subsequent flash floods have virtually destroyed the once-idyllic site, leaving only a small part of the stone foundation still visible. You noticed that in the story above I used the term mountain apes. That’s what they were called in early Arizona. The name Sasquatch was coined by a schoolteacher in British Columbia in 1927, and the now-famous Bigfoot name was made up by a newspaper reporter in northern California in 1958. So they were mountain apes… that was until the famous incident in 1944 or 1945 that introduced the Mogollon Monster name. The best account that I have found of the Mogollon Monster incident was written by the late author Don Davis, who was actually one of the Boy Scouts who was there and witnessed it all. In a very short synopsis of the incident… a group of Scouts was camping along Tonto Creek, probably in the present-day Bear Flat area, when they were terrorized during the night by a large, foul-smelling, hair-covered creature. The creature stood on two legs, walked like a person, and ransacked their food supply, eating all of their food, including even the pancake flour. None of the

Things that go ‘snap’ in the night. by

Chuck Jacobs

special to the roundup

This is an occasional series about Bigfoot/Sasquatch activity in the Rim Country.

Photo by Chuck Jacobs

Sasquatches are extremely reclusive, and are very seldom seen. This picture was taken early one morning last summer up on the Rim. It actually fooled me for a little bit, but in reality it’s a burned tree stump. We jokingly call these “stumpsquatches.” Scouts or their adult leaders were harmed, although they were all badly frightened by the encounter. The local folks around here had never heard of the term Sasquatch, and the name Bigfoot hadn’t been invented yet, so they called the creature the Mogollon Monster. Knowing what we know now about Sasquatch behavior, we theorize that this could have

simply been a territorial display, or it may have been an old outcast individual who was living as a solitary wanderer and was having difficulty finding enough food to eat. Hungry and desperate, it came into the camp and stole the humans’ food. Either way, it is very fortunate that none of the Scouts or their leaders were killed or injured. While looking to collect sto-

ries from the early days of Rim Country, I asked local author and historian Jinx Pyle if he knew of any mountain ape stories that I would be interested in. Although I expected him to not take the question seriously, and maybe even laugh at me, he actually gave me a very straight answer. (Thanks, Jinx, I appreciated that.) He told me that he had actually been asked that question before, and he really had never heard of any stories like that from the early days. I asked him if he thought that maybe the early pioneer folks, if they did have an encounter, would have simply not talked about it, afraid that other people would ridicule them or accuse them of making the story up. He told me that the pioneer mind-set was not that way, and if one of them would have run across such an animal, they would have “shot it, skinned it, nailed the hide to the side of the barn, and told everyone they knew.” That makes sense to me, and the Sasquatches probably figured that out too… and stayed well away from the rifle-toting humans. That probably accounts, at least in part, for the lack of encounter stories from that time period. Even today, Sasquatches stay well away from humans with big guns, which is why we so seldom hear of encounters involving hunters. If you would like more information on David Gowan, Google “David Gowan Tonto Natural Bridge,” where you will find an excellent June 10, 2008 article from the Payson Roundup, written by Stan Brown. If you would like to read the late Don Davis’ complete story of the Mogollon Monster incident, Google “Mogollon Monster Don Davis.” You can find it there.

Payson council meets The Payson Town Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Town Hall. On the agenda is a second public reading of an ordinance relating to the use of airport

property and extending an agreement between the Houston Mesa Fire District and the Payson Fire Department to continue to manage the district for another year until a long term plan is in place.

JRE recognizes Jennifer Ashby

33 Verdi work 34 Apple option 35 ___ and kin 37 Kobe cash 41 Florida birds 42 Driver’s peg 44 Medusas’ counterparts 45 At a boat’s back 46 “It’s hard to ___ Trane” 47 GOP symbol 48 Fights noisily 49 Have title to 50 Bankbook ID 51 Put back on the roster 52 Certain organ part 53 Bygone bird 54 Long-eared leapers 59 Little city 61 Qualified 62 By means of 64 Hang in there 65 Prized violin, for short 66 Fidel’s friend Guevara 68 Pabst beer 69 “___-haw!” (rodeo cry) 71 Of ill repute 72 Golfer Sandy 73 Film terrier

77 Big whoop 79 “Shucks” 81 Sly-fox linkup 84 Bought the film rights to 85 Performs like Snoop Lion 86 Makeup of Hawaii 87 Noodlehead 88 Waikiki wiggling 89 Accepts 90 Send in troops, e.g. 95 Holy place 96 Innuendo 97 Inceptions 99 Chase 100 Frozen or liquid things 101 “Joan of Arc” star Sobieski 102 Pungent 103 Dr. of radio 104 Winter coat feature 105 Hill helpers 106 Inside story 107 Singer Bono 108 Tantalize 109 Snead of golf 114 Frosty coat 117 “Slung” stuff 118 ___ steady basis 119 Wine, in Paris

Linda Scoville recently recognized Jennifer Ashby, the parapro in the Julia Randall Elementary library for her commitment to introducing students to the joy of reading. Scoville said, if Ashby sees a student looking for a book, she will help them find just the right one. If she has fifth graders reading at a high level, she’ll get them to help other students. “She takes full reign of the library,” said Scoville, “She runs our library through book fairs and Box Tops for education.” Scoville said Ashby had “a zillion” people at her last book fair with theme days such as Doughnuts for Dads, Muffins for Moms and Goodies for Grandparents. “She treated them so kindly and warmly,” said Scoville.

JRE recognizes Tanya BeGell Linda Scoville, principal of Julia Randall Elementary recognized Tanya BeGell, a special education resource teacher for her hard work, commitment and creativity in the special education department. “She has an ever growing population of kids with special needs,” said Scoville. The principal then told the story of being invited to BeGell’s classroom to participate in Thanksgiving dinner. “She had her whole roaster full of Thanksgiving food and they were letting kids have dinner in the classroom,” said Scoville. It ended up being a wonderful learning opportunity for one young man who had never had cranberry sauce before. “We had one little guy who looked at the cranberry sauce and said he wouldn’t eat it,” said Scoville, “But after trying it, he ate all the cranberry sauce.” Scoville said BeGell has a wonderful crew that works hard to help her in her class.

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Controversial voucher bill stalled Plan to divert hundreds of millions to private schools stuck by

Pete Aleshire

roundup editor

A Senate-approved bill that would make virtually any student in the state eligible for a tax-payer provided voucher to attend private school may not make it through the House, say observers. The Senate’s passage of a bill to remove virtually all limits on Empowerment Scholarship Accounts provoked a groundswell of protest, which has stalled passage of the bill in the House. Started several years ago to give special needs students alternatives, the school voucher bill is currently capped at about 5,500 students – although it has grown consistently in recent years. The current law provides vouchers worth on an average between $3,500 for students trying to leave public failing schools or $8,000 for special needs students seeking better services. However, the Senate-approved bill would make almost any of the 1.1 million Arizona K-12 students eligible for the vouchers, which could be used to at least partially cover tuition in private or religious schools. Analysts say the measure could potentially

cost the state hundreds of millions in funding for public schools. The author of a companion bill in the House, Justin Olson, this week put the bill on hold, saying he couldn’t count on enough votes to get the bill through that chamber. Moreover, a spokesman for Gov. Doug Ducey has expressed reservations about the bill, fearing it could hurt the chances voters will approve Proposition 123, which would settle a lawsuit involving inflation funding for the schools. Proposition 123 grew out of a compromise settlement for a lawsuit filed by a coalition of school districts. Lower courts have already ruled the Legislature illegally withheld an inflation adjustment for K-12 schools mandated by a 2000 initiative approved by the voters. Courts ordered the state to repay $336 million in withheld inflation adjustments in the current fiscal year, but hadn’t yet ruled on an estimated $1.4 billion in back-due payments. Gov. Ducey worked out a deal between legislative leaders and the coalition of schools pursuing the lawsuit to boost school funding by about $350 million annually — a little more than $300 per student. Some of that

money would come from the general fund, but 60 percent would come from increasing distributions from the state land trust, which is already reserved for public schools. The deal will collapse if voters in May don’t approve increasing the distribution from the land fund from the current 2.5 percent to about 7 percent for the next 10 years. Proposition 123 has already drawn the opposition of people like state treasurer Jeff DeWitt, who maintains the increased distribution from the state land trust will leave less money for schools in the long run. Backers of Proposition 123 worry that a bill enormously increasing taxpayer money going to private and religious schools could undercut support for Proposition 123. Already critics of Proposition 123 say that the measure effectively takes money from the schools’ savings account to pay back only a portion of the illegally withheld inflation adjustments — leaving lawmakers free to devote a portion of a surplus growing towards $2 billion on additional tax cuts. Rep. Olson told the Arizona Capitol Times he’s considering changes in the voucher bill, including postponing the date at which it would take effect to 2020.

Forest thinning effort still struggling From page 1A said the company has already invested $20 million in the project and will soon invest another $100 million, much of that to build a high-tech mill to handle the hundreds of millions of small trees it will harvest under the 4FRI contract, which includes almost all of Rim Country in a boundary stretching from the Grand Canyon to the New Mexican border. The new plant will process 300 million board feet annually — close to the capacity of the entire Arizona timber industry before lawsuits and a lack of remaining big trees started shutting the industry down some 15 years ago. “Active, economically sustainable forest restoration must become a way of life in Arizona and in other fire-plagued regions across the country,” Good Earth said in its monthly report. The Forest Service has undertaken forest restoration and thinning efforts previously, including 10 years worth of projects that have created a roughly 50,000 acre, cleared buffer zone around most Rim Country Communities. But that involved some $50 million in Forest Service funding. The Forest Service cleared another 30,000 acres in the White Mountains, which effectively saved Springerville and Alpine from the massive Wallow Fire. However, the White Mountain Stewardship contract required a roughly $1,000-per-acre taxpayer subsidy, although it also revived a small-scale logging industry in the White Mountains. Thinning the roughly 3 million acres badly overgrown in Arizona’s Ponderosa pine forest at that pace would cost about $3 billion in taxpayer money. That means 4FRI represents the best chance at the moment to undertake thinning and restoration on a scale likely to avert a

wildfire disaster. The 4FRI project is supposed to clear 30,000 acres annually for a decade — all without any taxpayer subsidy at all, except for the money the Forest Service spends on preparing the timber sales and doing the necessary environmental studies. An array of forest researchers, environmental groups and local officials, including Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin initially developed the 4FRI concept. The group found a rare consensus by focusing on the need to thin thickets of small trees, while mostly leaving trees larger than 16 inches in diameter alone. Many of those same officials have criticized Good Earth Power for its

F O R The following reports and arrests were released by the Payson Police Department and Gila County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed in this report are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. After reviewing cases, the Gila County Attorney’s Office often drops or modifies charges. If your name is listed and you are exonerated, please contact the Payson Roundup at editor@payson.com. Feb. 8: Nicholas Alan Sheldahl, 36, Goodyear – drug paraphernalia-possession, interfering with judicial proceedings-disobeys or resists lawful order, domestic violence and disorderly conduct-fighting; Ashley Nichole Umbower, 25, Payson – dangerous drugs-possession, drug paraphernalia-possession, domestic violence and disorderly conduct-fighting; Cody Timothey Krantz, 36, Payson – failure to pay a fine; Edwin Rangel, 25, Colorado – possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and misconduct involving a weapon. Feb. 9: Minor in possession of vapor product; Dean Randall Scott, 25, Payson – false reporting to law enforcement agency, shoplifting-concealment and probation violation; Dustin John Firestone, 26, two probation violations, failure to appear-2nd degree, two counts of failure to pay a fine, false reporting to law enforcement agency and shoplifting; Sonya Marie Abbott, 38, Payson – shoplifting; Jay Joseph Landry, 34, Payson – three counts of aggravated domestic violence. Feb. 10: Ernest R. Kabelka, 69, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting; Joshua Allen Davy, 24, Transient – disorderly conduct-fighting; Arthur Raymond Ohlinger, 29, Payson – shoplifting. Feb. 11: Male Juvenile, 15 – minor in possession of vapor product; Marisa May Fleischaker, 19, Payson – 2 counts failure to appear-2nd and 1st degree. Feb. 12: Male Juvenile, 17 – minor in possession of vapor product; Male Juvenile, 17 – minor in possession of vapor product; Female Juvenile, 16 – minor in possession of vapor product.

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slow start on its massive contract. Good Earth said the need to build up a fleet of logging trucks and construct mills that can handle the small-diameter timber has proved costly and time consuming. “The greatest challenge could prove to be navigating local issues and interests while remaining focused on the most fundamental 4FRI goal: to create a viable and sustainable economic model. We must all keep our eyes on that goal.” The company said the wet winter stopped many of the already-approved thinning projects, but work has resumed as the weather has warmed and the forest has started to dry out enough for the heavy machinery to operate. The company said it will add a third shift to the Lumberjack Mill in Heber and add capacity to an operation in Williams producing compost and other wood products. The company has Forest Service approval to thin 19 Task Orders, but at the moment only one project is active. Five are awaiting drier conditions, including the 1,000-acre Mercer Task Order in Rim Country. Nine other task orders are currently inactive, but planned for 2016 — including the 4,300-acre East Clear Creek Task Order. This thinning project would cover a small portion of the 64,000-acre watershed of the C.C. Cragin reservoir. The Forest Service in partnership with Payson, the Salt River Project and the Forest Foundation is working on a separate effort to thin much of the rest of the watershed of the reservoir, to protect it from the effects of a possible crown fire. Good Earth concluded, “we are building an industry — and a model — that will not only continue, but which we believe will also be emulated in other regions and countries from this point forward.”

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Feb. 13: James David Goble, 28, Payson – DUI with BAC of .08 or higher and DUIalcohol, drug, vapor or combination thereof; Male Juvenile, 17 – false reporting to law enforcement agency, minor with alcohol in body and disorderly conduct-fighting; Male Juvenile, 16 – minor with alcohol in body, threatening or intimidating-cause injury or damage property and disorderly conduct-fighting and minor with alcohol in body; Kathy Elaine Sain, 57, Payson – burglary-3rd degree-non-residential, fenced commercial or residential yard; Mario A. Rosas Ortega, 31, Payson – DUI-aggravated, while suspended for DUI. Feb. 14: Female Juvenile, 16 – runaway from the child’s home or parent, guardian or custodian and criminal trespass-2nd degree; Lela M. Caldwell, 18, Payson – domestic violence and two counts of assault-intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury; Jake Dean Lamons, 45, Transient/Payson – burglary (vehicle)-3rd degree-non-residential, fenced commercial, or residential yard; Irma Ramirez-Zumaya, 46, Flagstaff –DUI, extreme DUI and having an open container. Feb. 15: Judy Ann Gandee, 55, Payson – criminal damage-deface or damage property, domestic violence and disorderly conduct-fighting. Feb. 16: Armando Leigh Bahe, 35, Payson – failure to pay a fine. Feb. 17: Noah T. Pierson, 36, Payson – failure to appear-2nd degree; Paul Arthur LaBonte, 77, Payson – fail to stop on striking an unattended vehicle; Joseph Daniel Hunter, 36, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession and DUI-aggravated, while suspended for DUI; Anthony Louis Miotto, 28, Pine – drug paraphernalia-possession and narcotic drugs-possession; Julee Marie Chester, 27, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession, marijuana-possession, narcotic drugs-possession and dangerous drugs-possession. Feb. 18: Jarrod Ryan Darlington, 32, Payson – possession of stolen property; Steven Douglas Berrocal, 43, Payson – unlawful to consume alcohol in public;

Montague Emile Basile, 53, domestic violence and disorderly conduct-noise; Andrew Anthony Tampone II, 33, Mesa – driving with a suspended/canceled/revoked license. Feb. 19: Patrick Daniel Crooks, 22, Tonto Basin – marijuana-possession, drug paraphernalia-possession, failure to pay a fine and failure to appear-1st degree; Richard Anthony Wusterbarth, 67, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting; Male Juvenile, 17 – drug paraphernalia-possession and marijuana-possession; Male Juvenile, 16 – conspiracy and marijuana-possession for sale; Male Juvenile, 15 – conspiracy, marijuana-possession for sale and burglary-3rd degree-non-residential, fenced commercial, or residential yard; Male Juvenile, 16 – conspiracy, marijuana-possession for sale and burglary-3rd degree-non-residential, fenced commercial, or residential yard; Lacey Ray Runyon, 40, Payson – DUI-alcohol, drug, vapor, or combination thereof; Joshua Allen Davy, 24, Transient/Payson – two counts of disorderly conduct-fighting; December Leona Tudor, 43, Mesa del Caballo – disorderly conduct-fighting; Jeromy O’Neil Ellis, 26, Payson – disorderly conduct-abusive or offensive language or gestures; Paula Kay Warren, 60, shoplifting-concealment; William Stroud, 44, Payson – warrant Feb. 20: Timothy Michael Cotten, 60, Payson – three counts of DUI-aggravated, while suspended for DUI; Larry Robert Gonzales, 40, Overgaard – drug paraphernalia-possession, dangerous drugs-possession and narcotic drugs-possession; Deana Loreleine Garner, 55, Payson – promoting prison contraband-possession of contraband by prisoner in correctional facility or in transit, marijuana-possession, drug paraphernalia-possession, dangerous drugs-possession for sale, narcotic drugs-possession; Talisa Ann Thiele, 27, Transient/Payson – marijuana-possession and drug paraphernalia-possession; Justin Carl Daily, 33, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession; Billy Leonard, 31, Star Valley – disorderly conduct and domestic violence.

WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

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Payson Statistics DATE H Feb. 19 65 Feb. 20 74 Feb. 21 74 Feb. 22 68 Feb. 23 56 Feb. 24 63 Feb. 25 73 Feb. 26 73 Feb. 27 73 Feb. 28 74 Feb. 29 74

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Precipitation 2016 thru today 4.24 30-year Average through February 3.92

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February 2016 0.39 Feb. Average 1.91

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

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10.0 9.8 9.8 9.8 Dominant pollen: Juniper-Ash High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels. Medium: Pollen levels between 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. Source: pollen.com

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Can an ugly little intrusion account for the bone structure of a landscape supermodel? A geologist’s quest for the secret of Cathedral Rock This crumbling intrusion of ugly gray stone may account for the remarkable, world-famous red rock spires of Cathedral Rock behind, according to photographer and geologist Greg McKelvey. Story and Photos by Greg McKelvey

This view of Cathedral Rock reflected in the waters of Oak Creek is one of the most photographed images in the world — but why is this formation here at all?

geology at Stanford Unive rsity wh at the open lecture offere in 1960. A friend of mine in the class recalled professional geo logist and d as bait to take the cla amateur photograp of sand, we call it a sa sses. “If a rock is made her ndstone. If a sedimentar y rock is composed of grained silt, we call it a fine siltstone. If a rock of sa No doubt about it, beau nd is we ca people excite photograph tiful tog ll it a quartzite. If a rock is made of nuts an cooked to be quartz, d bolts fused ether, guess we would ers. call Everyone wants to ph it a oto Nu tsandboltite!” Wh graph the supermodel. a geologist changes su en ffixes But they don’t bother wi th from “stone” to ‘ite” that tells the family portrait. you the degree to wh ich the Poor mom and dad: Th roc k was cooked and reform rarely get credit for all ey ed My father had razor sen . inherited bone structur that of e. humor for sure. The stu se dent Well, same thing can ha p- gave my dad a Nutsandboltit pen to sandstone. e, which I treasure to this day. Take Sedona’s Cathe So how could this blo dral b of Rock for an example, one of gray rock create such an iconic, the most-photographed loca- sandstone landscape? tions, especially ref lected The ugly gray andesit e-l in Oak Creek at Red Rocks rock intruded into sand ike stones Crossing in Sedona, Ariz. at the Cathedrals. These Photographers fall all orous red rocks are comp glamov osed of themselves to capture er sa nd towering red rock pillar the an cemented with iron oxides d calcite (the stuff tha s t co reflections in Oak Creek. and yo ur kitchen faucets). Wh ats Night ile photos, sweet light im ages, brief visit to the intrusive did my full moon, blood moon, not super include detailed studies of moon, rain clouds, rai the nbows, contact with the sandsto nes, the silhouettes, reflections sand , mo soon lightning you name n- sio stone closest to the intrun did sound different it — photographers go nuts. wh They tapped with a small hammer. en fly over it, hire helic opters, doesn’t prove the sandsto That nes plaster it on T-shirts an d cof- slightly altered to quartzit are e, but, fee mugs. hey, it sounded a bit ha rder closer But as a geologist, I could to the blob. help but wonder — wh n’t at’s it Google Earth images sh doing there? mapped fault and a fra ow the cture patShe’s beautiful, no doub tern but where’d she get he t — sh that might well explain the r bone ape and shadows the ph otograstructure? phers see. Most likely, the molten rock followed On a recent hike to the ba this zone se it forced its way into the burie of the pillars, I may have d layers of sandstone, pe of weakness as This aerial view found hardening them in the proc rhaps heating and ess. the answer hiding in an shows traces of That process made the ugly tow little outcropping of roc ers of ca stl e roc the fault that runs k jus the erosion that carried k. away the rest of the softe t hard enough to resist I first noticed the inconsp through the Valley Cr r sa ee ndstone layer, as Oak uous outcropping from the ic- sa k cut down through the slowly rising landscape Later, I photographed it in which Cathedral — me dr air up wi iven upward by the . lift that created the Mogo most photographers sp th a long lens from down by the crossing — where llon Rim and the Grand Rock sits. That combination of fau end all their time. Small Ca nyon. lt lines, heating, fractures at 10 rock crops out along a fau , uplift and erosion has lt shown on the geologic 0 by 30 feet, the gray created a landscape for the ages. map of Arizona. I had to get a look at it Judicious use of the Ph up close. My hike confirmed this the next generations of otographers Ephemeris and star charts can he rock is NOT the red sand image takers predict the lp landscape surrounding stones that dominate the take ad best lighting positions an Sedona. vantage of unique skies d . But so what? No doubt more images of the sig na Bear with me. tur e lan ds cape will bring new appr ation of the Cathedral Ro ecick formations. It looks like a once-molte Wh ile I n do roc no k t flowed along a fault line expect Arizona Highwa iconic sandstone castles. that divided the Intrusive to adorn ysThe ugly little intrusion T-shirts and magazine co quality images of the Gray it made my stud finder is slightly magnetic since ate tha ver , perhaps so t ma the ugly rock added jus t enough “ite” to the red me will apprecicrystals, the rock feels he gnets swing toward the rock. Gray with sm all make it what we see today. formations to help avier than the red stone s nearby. OK, again, so what? The photographers will compose their award-w I am sure that hikers see always have, yet I do ho inning images as they this rock every day as the pe tha t as they (we) do, they’ll gap between the two tow y scramble up to the that created appreciate the forces ers by the hundreds each the lan ds capes we love to photogra to photograph it, since ph. And along the way, pe it’s just downright ugly day. No one has bothered rhaps we’ll remember in contrast to the stunn red rocks of Sedona. — supermodels have ing parents too. But maybe the beautifu l sa nd stone owes its intrusion. Perhaps the hot intrusive cooked the existence to the ugly surrounding rocks just enough to make them a bit mo I remember when my fat re resistant to erosion. Hmmm. her took a short leave fro m the USGS to teach

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Boys track team faces an epic struggle Still determined to finish in top five this year by

Max Foster

special to the roundup

The Payson High School boys track team’s quest this season to finish in the top five for Division III might resemble Rocky Balboa’s epic battle against Clubber Lang. That’s because team members are frustrated with seventh-place finishes the past two seasons and are determined to become a force in state track and field. “My coaching staff and I feel we will push over that bump and get into the top five,” said coach Jonathan Ball. To do that, the team must dash past some of the state’s finest teams, including defending champion Snowflake. “They have lost a little, but

are still pretty loaded,” said Ball. Estrella Foothills and Rio Rico could also be title contenders and Show Low might surprise. “Show Low has some good things coming back, especially in throwing,” Ball said. But by the time the postseason rolls around, the coach says he expects the Horns to be on even terms with the Cougars. His optimism is due to the return of several state qualifiers from last year including Chaz Davis, Wyatt Chapman, Gerardo Moceri, Korben White, Frankie Apodaca, Blythe Smith and Christian Mann. In that crew, Chapman might have the most recognizable name in state track circles because he was the 2013 state 100-meter champion He also holds the school 60-meter (7.13) and 100-meter (11.00) records and was a member of the 2013, record-setting, 4x100 relay team. This season, Davis could compete in the 100 and 200 meters and run a leg on both the 4x100

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Gerardo Moceri (1677) is one of several state qualifiers returning to the Payson Track and Field team this season.

and 4x400 relay teams. Moceri will compete in the 1600 and 3200 meters and carry the baton on the 4x800 foursome. White and Apodaca are scheduled to throw the shot put and discus and Smith will be a member of the 4x100 team. Mann is expected to be an alternate on the relay teams. Ball also expects several younger athletes to contribute to the Longhorn cause. Diandre Terry will enter the triple jump and sprints, Daely Pentico is penciled in the jumps and middle distances, Nate Cluff will hurdle and Daniel Cluff run the distances. Freshman Brock Davis, Quiad Tanner, Cole Tenny and Mikey McEntire are also battling for varsity positions. “All have impressed early in the season,” the coach said. The really good news in the Longhorn camp is that they were joined by a solid group of newcomers who Ball is itching to watch compete. They include Angel Jaquez, J.T. Dolinch, Trever Soriano, Dimitre Sleeuw and Trey Glasscock. Ball contends some of those newcomers will make an impact early on. Because track athletes traditionally compete in other sports during the three sports seasons, there is usually no formal off-season program, but the coach is confident the individual athletes will this year be better conditioned. “We are coming into this season and little bit faster and a little bit stronger,” he says. “We are in a good place right now and we need to continue to improve.” The coach did single out Moceri for his off-season conditioning, “He has a lot more speed than he ever had and that’s going to help him at the end of the 1600 and 3200.” In assessing the team, the coach points to overall speed as a strength. “We may have speed that approaches our team three years ago when we took second (at state) in the 4x100 and ran to a school record.” Ball anticipates that Chapman, Davis and Smith will form the nucleus of the sprint relay teams but a fourth member must be found among the

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Wyatt Chapman (center) brings his record-setting resume back to the Longhorn Track and Field team this year. newcomers. As for the throws, White was fifth in the state in the shot put in 2015 and when teamed this year with Apodaca and Glasscock, the Horns should have a solid threesome. The lone team weakness that concerns Ball is avoiding injuries, “We need to stay healthy; it is the key to the season.” On the coaching front, Denver White, Mandy Gudnason, Morgan Chilson and Dan Reid join Ball.

White, a former PHS football and track standout, has been the team’s throws coach the past three years. Gudnason has also been with the team for three years as a jumps coach and the person assigned to oversee details. “She reminds me of everything that needs to be done,” Ball says. Chilson, the school record-holder in the 60 meters (8.11) and former state sprint champion joins

the staff after running the past two seasons for Paradise Valley Community College. The venerable Reid is one of the most recognized track and field coaches in the state, having reaped about every accolade possible — including being named to the Arizona Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In the 1990s, he coached several PHS teams to several region, conference and state championships.

2016 LONGHORN TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE DATE March 4 March 18-19 March 25 March 26 April 2 April 4 April 8 April 16 April 19 April 22 April 23 April 27 May 6-7

OPPONENT Sanders Montague Desert Classic Nike Chandler Rotary Mogollon Early Meet Buckeye Throwers Invite TBD Monday Night Madness Blue Ridge Invitational Valley Christian Invite Sedona Invitational Southeast Valley Championship Payson Rotarians Frosh/Soph Snowflake Last Chance DIII State Championships

SITE Queen Creek HS Chandler HS Heber Buckeye TBD Fountain Hills HS Blue Ridge HS Valley Christian HS Sedona Red Rock HS Queen Creek HS Payson HS Snowflake HS Mesa Community College

TIME TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 5:00 pm TBD TBD 3:30 pm TBD TBD 9:00 am TBD

Can young Longhorn golfers uphold a winning tradition? by

Max Foster

2016 LONGHORN GOLF SCHEDULE

special to the roundup

For about as long as anyone can remember, a Morse has headed up the Payson High School Golf program. Bret Morse, once the longest-tenured coach in any sport at PHS, led the Longhorns to the 2001 state champion and was state runner-up in 2002, 2009 and 2012. His teams also won several 3A East region titles and most always contended for championship honors in regular season tournaments. In 2002, he was named the state’s coach of the year. When Bret resigned in 2013 to move to the Valley, his father — Denny — took over the reins of the program. Denny was no stranger to Longhorn golf, having coached the junior varsity under his son. The success of the program continued under Denny, with the Horns taking a fifth-place state finish in 2014 and sixth last year. Also in 2015, Payson High’s Dean Harpe became the school’s first golfer to win the individual state title. At the conclusion of that state tournament, Denny stepped down and junior varsity coach Randy Mathews was named his replacement. Matthews says Denny Morse will stay on as an assistant, “We kind of just traded places.” As the new head coach, Mathews faces a challenging dilemma in that he has only two returning lettermen — Mitchell McGuire and Bryce Goodman —

DATE March 2 March 7 March 11 March 29 April 1-2 April 7 April 9 April 11 April 15-16 April 22-23 April 29-30 May 3 May 13-14

OPPONENT Valley Christian HS Fountain Hills HS Home Match Camp Verde HS Wrangler Invitational Home Match ACP Short Course Northwest Christian HS Mt. Graham Invitational White Mountain Invitational High Desert Invitational Blue Ridge HS Division III State Tourney

to shoulder leadership responsibilities on the 2016 squad. While the loss of such talented players from last year might dampen some first-year coaches’ enthusiasm, Mathews is confident the younger, less-tested players have the talent to play on the varsity level in rugged Division III. Bailey Newman, Tyler Heskett, Jordan Jones, Carden Wood, Clay Kaufman and freshman Rayce Mathews, the coach’s son, are battling in preseason for varsity playing time. “It’s a dog fight for the last spots,” Mathews said. While the Horn starting lineup will certainly feature at least three rookies, Mathews is counting on McGuire and Goodman to buoy the team during the upcoming campaign.

SITE Whirlwind GC Eagle Mountain GC Chaparral Pines Verde Santa Fe GC Wickenburg GC Chaparral Pines Springfield GC Hillcrest GC TBD TBD TBD White Mountain CC Antelope Hills GC

At several tournaments last season, the pair gave fans and coaches a glimpse of their potential. At the White Mountain Invitational in mid-spring, McGuire, then a sophomore, shot a 160 to finish sixth in a tournament field that included some of small-town Arizona’s finest young golfers. Goodman posted a 167 to take 11th. In a tournament at Snowflake earlier in the season, McGuire turned in a sterling 38, which was just one stroke behind Harpe. At Bison Ranch Golf Club in March, Goodman emerged on the varsity scene and recorded his first low four rounds to figure in Payson’s score. High school tournaments are usually contested in a “play five

TIME 2:00 pm 3:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm TBD 2:00 pm 10:00 am 3:45 pm TBD TBD TBD 3:00 pm TBD

keep four scores” format. Goodman’s card eventually proved the difference between a “W” and an “L” as PHS slipped past Snowflake, Blue Ridge and Show Low for the tournament title. Goodman’s conversion to golf from baseball is a bit of a surprise to local sports fans because he starred for several years as a pitcher on local Little League teams and as a freshman saw playing time on the PHS varsity. Also, his father and older brother played baseball at Payson High. But now that he’s turned in his bat and glove for a seven-iron, Mathews believes in him. “I’m looking for Bryce to lead us.” As for McGuire, the new coach says he’s optimistic due to the

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Bryce Goodman (pictured) and Mitchell McGuire are the only two returning lettermen on the Longhorn golf team. junior’s improvement last summer, which included playing on the world-famous Pebble Beach course in California. With the new season set to tee up tomorrow, Wednesday March 2 at Whirlwind Golf Course against Valley Christian, Mathews hopes to continue the team’s winning tradition, which includes qualifying for the state

tournament 16 of the past 17 years. To do that, the coach says his charges will have to fight off a trio of toughies that have been PHS rivals since the years all were members of the “Beasts of the East” 3A East region. “Show Low, Snowflake and Blue Ridge should all go to state,” Mathews predicts.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, March 1, 2016

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 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 contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 9 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store. The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate. Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair. For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, (928) 600-9009.

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 interested 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.

Soroptimists

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

Ukulele fun

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

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Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups

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

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 monthly 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

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 service. For details call (928) 970-0066.

Payson Genealogy Society meeting

Northern Gila County Genealogical Society has a membership meeting and speaker scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 3. The speaker is the society’s president 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,

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The Tonto Amateur Radio Association recently installed new officers for 2016. Installed were, from left, Wayne Troutman, repeater trustee; Ray Adams, trustee; Bruce Johnson, president; Robert Ehrhardt, vice president; John Swenson, secretary; Todd Longfellow, treasurer; Ed Vos, trustee. TARA meetings are the second Saturday of the month at the Payson Public Library and a social breakfast gathering on the last Saturday of the month at the Crosswinds at the Payson Airport. and will eventually have study groups for each search criteria (YDNA, MTDNA, AUTOSOMAL). All residents in the Rim Country are invited to attend the membership meeting. The society’s facility is at 302 E. Bonita St. in Payson. Coffee, doughnuts and lemonade will be served.

Kiwanis evening meeting The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country evening meeting at 6 p.m. 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. Highway 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 presentation and all members and guests are invited to attend. Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the area food banks. For more information, contact Sallie at (928) 4686102.

Bingo at Senior Center The Payson Senior Center and Payson Helping Payson host bingo every Friday at the Senior Center, 514 W. Main St.

Tickets go on sale at noon and games start at 1 p.m. Now offering 25 cent hot dogs.

For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.

Computer group to meet

Democratic Women host climate change speaker

The next meeting of the Payson 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 borrowing 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.

Bridge results

Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge for Feb. 23 were: Flo Moeur, first; Carol Blann, second; Mary Kemp, third. The group needs more players at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Area residents and guests are welcome. Please call Hilda Jungblut at (928) 468-2137 for reservations and information. Bridge winners for Wednesday, Feb. 24 were: Wanda Sitz and Allen Gasaway, first; Emilie and John York, second; Diane Bricker and Kathy Salvaggio, third.

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Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street, will host the meeting for Beyond Limits this month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 8. A free meal and inspirational program is planned for all. Family members, caregivers and service providers are always welcome to participate. Beyond Limits is an interdenominational Christian group for adults with developmental disabilities. The ministry is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. For questions or further information, call Mark or Jennie Smith at (928) 4688434.

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The Payson Walkers now depart at 9 a.m. for daily walks which are about an hour in length on pavement. Departure points are: Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday- Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end) Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Town Hall parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office.

Pine senior activities

The following activities are now available at the Senior Dining Room in Pine. Come join and meet some new friends. The Senior Dining Room is located at the P/S Community Center, 3866 N. Highway 87, Pine. Wednesday: Hand & Foot, 9 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Polish Poker, 1 p.m. Thursday: Stitch ‘n Time, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month Friday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m. Saturday: Walkers Club, 9 a.m., meets at the P/S Elementary School Track. Monday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Canasta, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Arts Party, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., held once a month.

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

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

The Payson Art League offers two programs at its meeting in March. Members of PAL invite Rim residents to join them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. The evening’s first program is by representatives from the Town of Payson’s planning department. They will be discussing bringing more art to the community for the betterment of both residents and visitors. A program by artist Shakey Walls follows. Walls is a former Payson Shakey Walls resident and member of the PAL, owning and operating the Memory Corral, which specialized in transferring the old VHS to DVD formats. He also designed CD album covers for Cody Newcomb’s art training programs and donated a wall mural to the Payson Town Hall. Walls has explored many different art forms for more than 60 years. He spent countless hours crafting intricate pieces from sections of wood and has also worked with digital art for many years. Walls will share the art he designs and how he takes his digital art to cover canvases and metal pieces. He will also demonstrate how he makes his designs in Photoshop and adjunct programs.

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Colonel Felicia French, U.S. Army, ret., will discuss climate change and the Paris Conference on Climate Change at a meeting of the Democratic Women of Rim Country in Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, at noon, Tuesday, March 8. Come at 11:30 a.m. to order lunch and visit with friends. All are welcome. For more information, call Carol at (928) 468-1115.

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PAYSON ROUNDUP

LIVING

Executive Chef Rick Dephilippis Cedar Ridge Restaurant

Barbara Supplee, Barbara O’Connor, Christina Vacek, Josh O’Connor, Josh Stapp The Randall House

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Sheila Marcum Sheila’s Creekside Steakhouse & Tavern

Top chefs compete in A Taste of Rim Country, Part 1 Tickets for the 2016 A Taste of Rim Country chefs’ competition, hosted by the Library Friends of Payson, are going fast. Only a limited number are available for $35 each ($20 of which is tax-deductible as a charitable donation), and are available at the Payson Public Library by advance purchase only. There will be no sales at the door. This year, the popular event features 10 participating chefs from: The Randall House, Mazatzal Hotel & Casino’s Cedar Ridge Restaurant, Sal & Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant, Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe, Pine/ Strawberry Senior Center & Meals on Wheels, Zane Grey Country Barbecue & Pizza, Payson Senior Center, Shelia’s Creekside Steakhouse, Rim Country Health & Retirement and Kendra’s Country Bakery. A Taste of Rim Country is from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson. The evening includes appetizer and/ or desserts from area chefs as they vie for the coveted of Best of the Best trophy. Guests can participate in a complimentary wine-tasting table, 50-50 cash raffle, and silent auction of fine art, jewelry and more. All proceeds benefit the general fund of the Library Friends of Payson, which supports programs and supplies not included in the library’s regular budget. Profiles of five of the 10 participating chefs are featured here. The balance will be showcased in a later edition of the Payson Roundup. THE RANDALL HOUSE 3821 N. Hwy. 87, Pine, Ariz. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wed-Sun 928-476-4077 www.therandallhouse.com Follow on Facebook.com Nestled in one of the oldest homesteads in Rim Country is The Randall House restaurant and gift shop in Pine. Alfred Randall built the original tworoom log cabin from local pine trees in 1881, and its footprint is the current entryway of the restaurant. From its earliest days, local residents would get their mail there, while enjoying the hospitality of the lady of the house, who served pies, coffee and bread to visitors. Since 1998, proprietors Barbara and Patrick O’Connor have continued the Randall family’s tradition of hospitali-

ty, offering breakfast and lunch every Wednesday through Sunday, all year long. Diners enjoy freshly made food surrounded by antiques in the homey atmosphere of the house and can shop for unique items in the gift shop. During summer, guests can dine outside in the beautiful flower garden. Some people drive all the way from the Valley just to eat at The Randall House. Barbara is the head chef, whose decades of experience provide her a creative outlet through food. She meticulously prepares each order using the freshest ingredients available. Local favorites include her ham and cheese croissant, signature salads, daily homemade soup specials and legendary pastries made from scratch every day. Gluten-free items are offered upon request. All customer requests for special preparation or ingredients are accommodated whenever possible. You can be sure your order will be prepared with care. The Randall House offered a take-out homemade reheatable pot roast, which won the Best Savory entry award at last year’s A Taste of Rim Country event. CEDAR RIDGE RESTAURANT Inside Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Hwy. 87, Mile Marker 251 Payson, Ariz. Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri-Sat 800-777-7529 www.mazatzal-casino.com From his teenage years, Executive Chef Rick Dephilippis of the Mazatzal Casino has been immersed in the food service business. His father owns a chain of Italian restaurants in the San Diego area, and Rick has learned the business inside and out over the years. For the past 19 years, he and his souschef, Chris McKimm, have overseen the staff at the casino restaurants (Cedar Ridge Restaurant, The Grille, Apache Spirits Lounge and the Coffee Korner) as they prepare food for hundreds of people each day. The menu of the Cedar Ridge Restaurant is one of the most extensive in Rim Country. Most of the items are Rick’s creations. He believes in developing his own dishes through experimentation and taste. You won’t see him using measuring cups in his kitchen. He loves to improve upon familiar dishes and periodically edits his menus.

Adrienne Sussman and Carol Bouley Rim Country Health and Retirement

Country Bakery is homemade from scratch, even the marshmallows for her s’mores cupcakes! You won’t find any boxed cake mixes in her kitchen. She offers four basic flavors of cakes from old family recipes: vanilla, chocolate, carrot and red velvet, but she can improvise according to any customer’s needs. Her fillings are also made from scratch, from lemon curd to fruit fillings. In 2016, for the second year in a row, Kendra’s Country Bakery was awarded the Couples Choice Award from Wedding Wire (weddingwire.com), an online wedding planning site. The site has given Kendra a 5-star rating of excellence, at the top 5 percent of cake vendors registered with the site.

Maureen, Kendra and Jerry Lewison Kendra’s Country Bakery For breakfast, try his southwest omelet with chorizo, green chilies, onions and jack cheese, or classic eggs Benedict with his homemade hollandaise sauce. For lunch, signature sandwiches include an 8-ounce ribeye steak sandwich, or Rick’s new Cubano sandwich, made from pulled pork, ham, sweet pickles, Swiss cheese and homemade Mojo sauce on a toasted roll. Cedar Ridge is the only restaurant in Rim Country with a daily prime rib special. All the beef served at the Cedar Ridge, from steaks to burgers, comes from 100 percent grass-fed Angus beef of the highest quality. Private events are catered in special dining rooms of the casino that can accommodate parties of less than 25 to more than 400. RIM COUNTRY HEALTH & RETIREMENT 807 W. Longhorn Road, Payson AZ 928-474-1120 www.rimcountryhealth.com Follow on Facebook.com Time was, nursing home patients were given no alternatives to their treatment and diet. Boy, have things changed! Today’s retirement communities are consumer-based, just like any other service organization, and cater to client preferences. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in the dietary department of Rim Country Health and Retirement. Carol Bouley, dining services director, and chef Adrienne Sussman have 65 years of experience in the food industry between them, and they organize the complicated menus served at Rim Country Health (RCH) and supervise a staff of 12 workers. Each day, they serve three meals to more than 100 patients, plus their family members and visitors. Adrienne was trained at the Arizona Biltmore and is no stranger to high quality dining. She utilizes these skills at RCH, introducing dishes from her native New England, and experimenting with healthy food alternatives. She loves to experiment, introducing protein through sources other than red meat. She created snacks of peanut butter, chocolate chips, oats, and yogurt that were more palatable to some of the clients who were unable to tolerate traditional red meat dishes. The dietary staff is challenged by the health status of patients, said Carol.

Many clients take medication that affects their palate, and it is important to create dishes that provide enough nourishment to expedite healing and well-being. The menu at Rim Country Health offers two entrees for each meal. Second choices are offered daily, and reflect the season and preferences of the changing patient population, as well as the creative impulses of the dietary staff. The great majority of dishes are prepared from scratch every day. You won’t find canned foods in this kitchen; the staff uses only fresh or frozen vegetables and fruits. The last time Rim Country Health participated in the A Taste of Rim Country event, it placed second in the Savory division. KENDRA’S COUNTRY BAKERY 928-478-4696 www.kendrascountrybakery.com Follow on Facebook.com Kendra’s Country Bakery was founded in 2000, but its roots go back two generations. Owner Kendra Lewison’s grandfather, Nicholas Fitch, was a food service director for Mesa schools for many years and was an award-winning chef. Kendra fondly remembers his tradition of hiding a buttercream red rose in every cake he made. Her grandmother, Nedra Fitch, operated the Chicago Cubs spring training concessions for more than two decades. After growing up in Mesa, Kendra and her husband Jerry moved to Tonto Village east of Payson 22 years ago, because, “We wanted to raise our kids on a dirt road.” And, they did! Six children (including a set of twins) later, Kendra established her business of custom baking, specializing in cakes, but offering other baked goods — breads, scones, cupcakes, cookies, pies and more. She was trained in specialty flowers by Scott Clark Woollery of Cakes By Design in New York, who has created cakes for George W. Bush, Maria Shriver, Christie Brinkley and other luminaries. She is assisted in her artistry by her daughter Maureen, whom she trained as a fondant specialist. Fondant is a sugar product that can be dyed, rolled, molded and shaped, like PlayDoh, but edible. She creates her exquisitely life-like flowers from a homemade fondant recipe. In fact, everything created at Kendra’s

SHEILA’S CREEKSIDE STEAKHOUSE AND TAVERN 1520 E. Christopher Creek Loop, Payson Ariz. 928-478-4557 Hours: 8 a.m to 8 p.m. Mon-Thurs, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri-Sun Follow on Facebook.com For more than 40 years, the Christopher Creek Steakhouse has been a favorite watering hole for both residents and travelers in Rim Country. Recently, manager Shelia Marcum brought the old building up to code, modernized the kitchen, planted an herb garden on the grounds, and expanded activities to enhance their customers’ dining experience. The steakhouse’s menu features old-fashioned good cooking — the kind you’d get in Grandma’s kitchen, made from scratch with fresh ingredients, just like Grandma would, and all at reasonable prices. The Christopher Creek community is small and close-knit, and the restaurant maintains that spirit in its food, service and ambiance. The breakfast menu offers classic entrees — steak and eggs, biscuits and homemade gravy, pancakes and French toast. Lunch offers the Creekside’s signature Mad Jack sandwich, made popular by Dan Haggarty (of the “Grizzly Adams” TV show), featuring Jack cheese with bacon, tomatoes and green chilies grilled on sourdough bread. True to its name, the restaurant’s dinner menu features Angus steaks grilled to order as well as ribs, roast beef, seafood, meatloaf, and pizza prepared with homemade sauce. Any new items on the menu come taste-tested by members of the Christopher Creek Fire Department, Sheila says. She is a big supporter of the CCFD, and many special events at the restaurant benefit the department. If any dish passes muster with the firemen, it will go on the menu. The breakfast burrito is one of their favorites. A Taste of Rim Country is hosted by the Library Friends of Payson, Inc., with Fred Carpenter serving as master of ceremonies and deejay, with Jack Quinn as photographer. All proceeds from A Taste of Rim Country benefit the LFOP General Fund, which provides equipment and supplies for library programs that are not included in its regular budget, including a monthly stipend for new books. For more information about A Taste of Rim Country, check out the LFOP website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson. org, follow the group on Facebook, or call the Payson Public Library at 928474-9260.

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CARS 1998 Toyota Corolla $3,945.

Personal Banker 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.

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EDUCATION

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Instructional Assistants

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FINANCE

SUVS 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3 liter, V8, 2WD, flexfuel, 132k miles $14,500 KBB, great shape. Tanning bed, $500, 928-315-9339.

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TOOLS

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PRESS OPERATOR

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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.

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS YARD SALES 1111 S. Moonlight Drive (Star Valley), Fri. & Sat. March 4 & 5 from 8am to 4pm: Men’s Clothes, Electronics, DVD’s and Much More! BIG YARD SALE!! 613 W. Sherwood, Friday 3/4 and Saturday 3/5, 8am-2pm. Shop tools golf clubs, kitchenware, pick-up box and much more! Yard Sale 1605 W Dalton Circle Payson Fri, Mar. 4 and Sat, Mar. 5 8am-3pm Sofa, tables, lamps, household items, some tools, old sewing machines, yard items, clothes, coats

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EMPLOYMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE 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.

Garage stuff, Office Chairs, Old Chimney Cupboard, Glass and Brass Stand, Singer Featherweight sewing machine table, Antiques, Dishes and Old Fruit Jars.

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.

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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

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.

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 Apartments For Rent

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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

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Lots of Good Stuff 210 N Stagecoach Pass Payson Sat. Mar. 5 7:30am-2pm

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

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Find what you’re looking for or sell what you’re tired of looking at in the Payson Roundup Classifieds Call 474-5251

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

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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.

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LEGAL NOTICES 16053: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1/2016; TS No. AZ08000131-15-1S APN 304-20-047 TO No. 150047556-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 May 24, 2007 and recorded on May 31, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-009259 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 Front Entrance, Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 8550 on March 16, 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: 906 E WAGON WHEEL CIR, PAYSON, AZ 85541 LOT 48, OF COW TOWN ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP(S) NO. 221. APN: 304-20-047 Original Principal Balance $185,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor JOSEPH A MUSTACA AND WENDY L MUSTACA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 906 E WAGON WHEEL CIR, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificate holders of the CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2007-17CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-17CB c/o Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC 4425 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33146 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

PAYSON ROUNDUP

LEGAL NOTICES be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: December 8, 2015 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.Auction.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832. Order no. AZ16-000002-1, Pub Dates, 02/09/2016, 02/16/2016, 02/23/2016, 03/01/2016. 16060: 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/12/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-695738-BF Order No. : 733-1501891-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/29/2013 and recorded 8/1/2013 as Instrument 2013-009128 , 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: 4/27/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the Front Entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: Lot 9 and 10, Pine Creek Subdivision No. 1, according to Map No. 190 and Amended Dedication recorded April 22, 1960 in Docket 114, Page 124, records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Street Address: 3514 N PINE CREEK DR, PINE, AZ 85544 Tax Parcel Number: 301-26-009A Original Principal Balance: $255,189.00 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): David L Sutton and Terri L Sutton, husband and wife 3514 N PINE CREEK DR, PINE, AZ 85544 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 800-280-2832 Login to: www.auction.com AZ-15-695738-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

LEGAL NOTICES COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-695738-BF Dated: 1/8/2016 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 1/8/2016 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 #0101496 2/16/2016 2/23/2016 3/1/2016 3/8/2016 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.) 6. 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. 7. INDEMNIFICATION; the power of indemnification under the Arizona Revised

LEGAL NOTICES Statues shall not be denied or limited by the bylaws.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

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.

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: $60,000.00 Original Trustor: Rosie O’Meara, a single woman 5814 North 8th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85014 Current Beneficiary: OneWest Bank N.A. (formerly known as One West Bank, FSB) Care of / Servicer OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Attn: Foreclosure Dept, 3rd Floor Austin, TX 75758 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-4563986 03/01/2016, 03/08/2016, 03/15/2016, 03/22/2016

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.

16079: 2/23, 3/1, 3/8/2016 INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PAYSON AIRPORT PAYSON, ARIZONA A.D.O.T. PROJECT NO. E5S1X

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.

Sealed bids for improvements to the Payson Airport, A.D.O.T Project No. E5S1X, will be received by the Town of Payson at the Council Chambers, Town Hall at 303 North Beeline Hwy, Payson, Arizona 85541 until March 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. MST and then opened and read aloud.

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 statutory agent of the corporation is: John R. Wilson, 1005 S. Carson City Circle, Payson, AZ 85541

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 16078: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #16-00497 O’Meara Title No: 21600402 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 12/30/2002 as Document No. 2002-020520 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 WILL OCCUR at public auction on May 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. 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 108, MESA DEL CABALLO TRACTS PLAT THREE, according to Map No. 215, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 108 Cherry Ann Lane Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 302-34-128 6 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-

The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I Evaluation and Repair Twy A1 and A2 Infield Drainage For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $25.00. A hardcopy may be purchased for $75.00 for each set. There will be no refunds. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid made payable to Town of Payson, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. The Town of Payson reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Payson Airport Restaurant overflow parking lot on March 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., MST. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of the proposed contract, including any subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00. The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project. Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., AZ Office: Mesa, Arizona, (602) 803-7079, for interpretation. PAYSON, ARIZONA Published: February 23, 2016 March 1, 2016 March 8, 2016 16082: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/2016; NOTICE OF HEARING ON DEPEND-

LEGAL NOTICES ENCY PETITION NO. JD 201600002 Honorable Timothy M. Wright IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of: ANTHONY JOHNSON d.o.b. 04-02-2002 GEORGE ABBOTT d.o.b. 02-10-2004 JORDAN ABBOTT d.o.b. 02-10-2004 Person under 18 years of age. TO: SONYA ABBOTT, ERIC JOHNSON, LUIGI GROSSI, and JOHN DOE, a fictitious name, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the above-named child/ren. 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 May 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at Gila County Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline Hwy., #104, Payson, AZ 85541, telephone number 928.474.3978, for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Petition. 3. You and your child/ren are entitled to have an attorney present at the hearing. You may hire your own attorney or, if you cannot afford an attorney and want to be represented by an attorney, one may be appointed by the Court. 4. You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding. You are advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, pretrial conference, status conference, or dependency adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Petition. In addition, if you fail to appear, without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in an adjudication of dependency, termination of your parental rights or the establishment of a permanent guardianship based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court, as well as an order of paternity, custody, or change of custody in a consolidated family law matter and an order for child support if paternity has been established. 5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Dependency Petition, Notice of Hearing, and Temporary Order by submitting a written request to: TRACEY L. HEINRICK, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, Arizona 85210. The assigned case manager is Sheena Walters 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

LEGAL NOTICES be closed to the public. DATED this ___ day of February 2016. MARK BRNOVICH Attorney General TRACEY L. HEINRICK Assistant Attorney General 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/16 CNS-2849571# 16085: 3/1, 3/4/2016 NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord’s lien: Mobile Home Make: HENSLEE Body Style: 12 X 60 MH Model Year: 1968 VIN: 6016430X11 Date and Time of Sale: 3/11/16 10:00:00 AM Location of Sale: Space No. 57A ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE 1421 S. MONTEREY DR. GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name of landlord: ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $1,645.00 as of March 11, 2016 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: August 28, 2006 Name(s) of Tenant(s): MC MURTRY ENTERPRISES, LLC Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. §33-1023. The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. §33-1023. ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE By: /s/illegible Park Manager Dated: February 23, 2016 3/1, 3/4/16 CNS-2850133# 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 member 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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. 16088: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/2016; IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE OCUNTY OF GILA TAX LIEN INVESTMENTS, L.L.C., Plaintiff, v. LUCILLE R. SMITH aka LUCILLE ROBINSON AND JOHN DOE SMITH, wife and husband; GILA COUNTY TREASURER; JOHN DOE I-X AND JANE DOE I-X; ABC CORPORATION I-X; The unknown heirs and devisees of any defendant, if deceased, Defendants. No. CV201600019 SUMMONS THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO THE DEFENDANT: LUCILLE R. SMITH aka LUCILLE ROBINSON AND JOHN DOE SMITH, wife and husband; GILA COUNTY TREASURER; JOHN DOE I-X AND JANE DOE I-X; ABC CORPORATION I-X; The unknown heirs and devisees of any defendant, if deceased. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this Court. If served within Arizona, you shall appear and defend within 20 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If served out of the State of Arizona-whether by direct service, by registered or certified mail, or by publication-you shall appear and defend within 30 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you is complete, exclusive of the day of service. Where process is served upon the Arizona Director of Insurance as an insurer’s attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this state, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer or plead until expiration of 40 days after date of such service upon the Director. Service by registered or certified mail without the State of Arizona is complete 30 days after the date of filing the receipt and affidavit of service with the Court. Service by publication is complete 30 days after the date of first publication. If service is by publication, a copy may be obtained from Plaintiff’s attorney. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete 30 days after filing the Affidavit of Compliance and return receipt or Officer’s Return. RCP 4; A.R.S.§§20-222, 28-502, 28-503. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and de-

LEGAL NOTICES fend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon the Plaintiffs’ attorney. RCP10(d); A.R.S.§12-311; RCP 5. Request for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the division assigned to the case by parties at least (3) judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. The name and address of the Plaintiff’s attorney is: Barry Becker, BARRY BECKER, P.C., 2516 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, (602) 252-1822. SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 2/8/26 Anita Escobedo, Clerk; By: /s/ Karen R., Deputy Clerk 16090: 3/1, 3/4, 3/8/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR 1. Name: HARPER WELDING & EXCAVATION, LLC L20648914 2. The address of the known place of business is: 111 W. Cedar Lane Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 3. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael J. Harper Harper Law Offices, PC 111 W. Cedar Lane Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 4. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager. The name and address of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company is: Wrigley G. Harper 202 W. Standage Drive Payson, AZ 85541 [X] member [ ] manager Steven M. Kamp 296 W. Standage Drive Payson, AZ 85541 [X] member [X] manager 16091: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In re the Estate of: HAROLD JAMES KINTNER JR., Deceased. CASE NO. PB201600012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. Connie M. Franz has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on January 21, 2016. 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 the claims will be forever barred. 3. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative by and through her attorney, Law Office of Jo Ellen Vork PLLC, 615 West Main Street, Payson, Arizona 85541. LAW OFFICES OF JO ELLEN VORK, PLLC Date: January 28, 2016 /s/ Jo Ellen Vork Jo Ellen Vork, Attorney for Personal Representative

Payson Roundup SPORTS Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Pine Strawberry School’s archery team hits the bullseye Young team sets sights on trip to the nationals by

Max Foster

special to the roundup

The terrific trio of seventh-graders, Raci Miranda, Caleb Barlow and Emma Paine paced the Pine Strawberry School archery team, scoring top-five finishes for their ages at the Ben Avery Spring 3D Fun Shoot held last week near Phoenix. In the shoot, the youths competed in one event using 3D mock-ups of wild animals as targets as well as a 10-15 meter range where targets are the more traditional bullseye variety. In 3D, Miranda paced the Buffalos with a team-high 274. Barlow was team runner-up at 262 and Paine took third carding a 260. Miranda was first among the seventh-graders and second of 32 middle school competitors. Barlow was third of 18 seventh grade boys and third of 37 middle schoolers. Paine’s tally was good enough for second

among the seventh-grade girls, fifth among the middle schoolers and eighth among the 68 female competitors. In the 10-15 meter competition, Barlow was first on the Buffs team, shooting a 270 that included 11 perfect 10’s. He also finished fourth of 61 middle school boys. Also for Pine-Strawberry, Miranda came in third on the team with a 265 and eleven 10’s. Paine was fifth, carding a 261 and eight 10’s. Jordon Wain also showed well for Pine Strawberry with a 247 in the 3-D shoot and a 266 on the 10-15 meter range. That score was second best on the team. MacKenzie Aguon, only a fifth-grader, did exceptionally well in the 10-15 shoot, finishing at 264 and winning first in the elementary girls division. Next up for the Buff Archers is the National Archery in Schools Arizona State Championship March 19 at the Ben Avery Range just north of Phoenix. There, the team will be out to earn yet another trip to the NASP National Championships May 12-14 in Louisville, Ky. Over the years, the Pine Strawberry team has been a consistent qualifier for the national championships.

Will Kile had a successful pig hunt in Unit 22.

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Final javelina season comes to a close The majority of the glassing the foothills Arizona javelina hunt- outdoors and canyons with sunny under the rim ing seasons take place warm late winter days. in the late winter with These animals are not numerous week-long necessarily early risers hunts in various desert like deer and elk so it is units. Archery, pistol, possible to see them at black powder and rifle any time of the day foraging for food. Chances hunts have occurred are good if you spot a in the local units of 22, 23, 24A, and 24B where Dennis Pirch single javelina there will be more close by. the permits were determined by a lottery drawWill Kile and his ing system. father, Mark, were scanning the These peppered gray black foothills with binoculars south of hoofed animals that weigh up to town and located a herd that was 50 pounds are often called “wild feeding on cactus. They planned pigs” but, they are really a col- a downwind stalk so the animals lared peccary. They are common could not use their keen sense to South and Central America of smell to escape to the next and also inhabit the southwest- drainage. With a javelina’s poor ern states of the U.S. from Texas eyesight it is possible to make a to the Colorado River Valley. close encounter stalk providing The desert and chaparral the wind currents are good. regions have the highest densiAfter a lengthy walk, Will ty of pigs because of the avail- made a clean shot at 100 yards ability of food with the various using his 6.5-284 rifle with a varicacti and other root plants being able scope and downed his sectheir main diet. Yet, javelina ond javelina of his young hunting often make their way into the career. He had been practicing city limits of Payson at 5,000 with that rifle for two months feet in elevation where flowers anxiously waiting for this opporand gardens become their food tunity. Dad said there will be source. Even pet food left out- plenty of chorizo and green chile side can become a main part of burros made with that javelina. their urban diet. It is not legal This was quality time for a to hunt javelina with a firearm father assisting his son on a javewithin the city limits or within lina hunt. Dads investing time in a quarter-mile of an occupied their children’s formative years structure. Though, just outside can make all the difference in of Payson the topography starts the world later on. The weather is perfect for a family adventure to slope to the desert foothills. The weather has been per- in the Arizona outdoors, God’s fect in the lower elevations for creation.

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The Pine Strawberry archery team will travel to the Valley March 19 to vie for the state championship.