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Body of Star Valley man found Discovered several hundred yards from car after rollover accident by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
Searchers discovered the body of a missing 71-year-old Star Valley man Friday morning north of Strawberry. Gary Boersma apparently wandered off into the forest after suffering injuries in a rollover accident earlier this week. On Thursday at around noon, an Arizona Department of
Transportation crew reportedly spotted a vehicle in the brush off the west side of Highway 87 at milepost 273. The Arizona Department of Public Safety requested the Gila County Sheriff’s Office dispatch the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies responded to assist. Crews found a blue Chrysler convertible PT Cruiser some ways off the road and nearly invisible from the roadway due the surrounding brush. No one was inside or around, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. The vehicle apparently rolled several times, injuring Boersma, said Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris, who called the
Gary F. Boersma Roundup from a search command post set up near Nash Point on top of the Mogollon Rim. It appears the accident hap-
pened Tuesday. Around 10:30 a.m. Friday, search and rescue crews found Boersma’s body roughly 200 yards from the vehicle. Boersma was last seen Monday at his Star Valley home. Boersma suffered from dementia, the sheriff’s office said. A DPS Ranger helicopter crew, Tonto Rim Search and Rescue along with Coconino County Search and Rescue searched for Boersma Thursday night and were out again Friday morning. As of press time, police had not released details of his injuries or cause of death. From evidence at the scene, paramedics initially concluded he was likely injured in the crash.
Payson town manager leaving by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
Debra Galbraith
Payson’s mayor has confirmed that Town Manager Debra Galbraith will leave within the next six months. Rumors have swirled for months that Galbraith was on the way out. Mayor Kenny Evans confirmed her departure at a recent Rim Country Republican meeting in response to a question. Evans told the Roundup this week the town continues to work
out the details of her departure. Her contract stipulates a huge buy-out if she leaves, even if she’s fired in most cases. He said he expects Galbraith will be gone in the “next six months or so.” The town hired Galbraith in 2007 as the chief fiscal officer, taking over for Glen Smith, who retired. When the town council ousted Town Manager Fred Carpenter in October 2007, Galbraith was named the interim. By 2008, the council named her
his permanent replacement without any formal process or competition from other candidates. At the time, her salary was $124,000. The Roundup requested a copy of Galbraith’s contract, but had not received it as of press time. Galbraith did not return a request for comment. Evans noted that the town is working on succession plans for all of its top offices to avoid future See Town manager, page 2A
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County expansion plan still in limbo Supervisors spending money in Globe, stalling in Payson Teresa McQuerrey
roundup staff reporter
The Gila County Board of Supervisors keeps moving forward to add office space at its Globe complex while letting expansion plans in Payson languish in the shadows of planning. Meanwhile, the supervisors approved a $50,000 civil engineering contract for an out-of-county firm instead of one based in Payson. At its March 3 meeting, the board authorized a $49,967 contract with EPS Group to provide civil engineering designs for the Copper Administration Building in Globe. The Copper Administration Building is a used modular the county is buying in order to move a number of departments currently housed in rental facilities or crowded into other county spaces. The county wants to eliminate ongoing lease payments.
The EPS Group has offices in Mesa, Goodyear and Tucson. Tetra Tech, based in Payson, also bid on the project. The scores awarded the bids were nearly identical: EPS was given 99.5 points out of 100, while Tetra Tech earned 94.5. The biggest difference was in the points given for “understanding and approach” to the project — EPS scored 30 points from each evaluator and Tetra Tech earned 26 and 25 points. The modular is to be placed on the county courthouse site previously used as a maintenance yard and shop. The EPS Group is to design an overall site plan which will include grading, drainage, parking, ADA compliant accesses, sidewalks, stairs, privacy walls and slope protection. By contrast, the county has done little to advance the remodeling of a building to add facilities in Payson, where taxpayers pro-
vide the bulk of the county income but must drive to Globe for many crucial services. The county purchased the NAPA building in Payson in 2014 with tentative plans to remodel it to accommodate the courts and provide a secure means to move prisoners from the jail to their court appearances. Moving the courts from the current Payson county complex would make room available for other departments and allow the elimination of the modular north of the sheriff’s substation and jail. Court officials hope that the remodel will make it possible to select juries and hold jury trials in Payson — saving jurors, police officers and others hundreds of hours now consumed by the need to drive to Globe for all jury trials. However, preliminary plans may not provide the necessary room. The remodel is still in the planning stages and has yet to come before the supervisors.
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Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Gila Community College aims to train more beauty makers at its Rim Country Cosmetology Academy — and the community can help. The school offers a suite of services at reasonable prices, such as manicures for $6 and pedicures for $10. Hair services run from shampoos and styling to color, cuts and perms. The school even offers facials and eyebrow, lip and chin waxing. For a real treat, clients can have a complete spa day with a manicure, pedicure, facial and shampoo with a blow dry. The prices might be rock bottom, but the services are professional — as is the décor. Each station has industrial silver countertops with mirrors framed in black and art deco styled chairs with black leather and silver arms. The only real sacrifice for clients? Time. Students tend to take longer as it’s a learning process,
Looking pretty: GCC’s new cosmetology program
• See Cosmetology program, page 8A
Kill design review board?
Flooding recedes Rains early this week caused a flurry of trouble, but Rim Country had largely dried out by week’s end. Payson received an inch of rain early this week, bringing the total for the year to 5 inches despite a dry January. Payson normally gets about 21 inches in a year, including about 2.3 inches in each of the first three months of the year. However, the forecast calls for nothing but sunny skies for the next week, with highs climbing toward 70. Even after the storm had passed, runoff caused problems. The crossings over Tonto Creek, for instance, remained closed most of the week. On See Rains, page 10A
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Roundup route driver Irma Chase provided this photo of flooding on the East Verde. To see her video go to payson.com.
Payson should do away with its design review board, the planning commission decided on a split vote after a lengthy discussion this week. Design review board chair Jim Garner had suggested the town let the board continue to work with developers to iron out problems, now that it has drafted a set of design standards. He said town staff could apply the standards in routine cases, but the board made up of experienced architects and planners could work out solutions for the more complicated cases. Sheila DeSchaaf, planning and development director, said town staff could handle most design questions and the planning and zoning commission could hear appeals and handle all other duties of the design review. She said the council could also effectively merge the two groups. One commissioner ultimately moved to accept DeSchaaf’s recommendation, which prompted a three-to-two vote, with Lori Myers and Jeff Loyd voting against it.
The town council will ultimately decide what becomes of the design review board, despite the planning commission’s recommendation. The council created the design review board in 2007 to improve design guidelines and review applications. In the seven years, the board has thoughtfully overhauled those guidelines, DeSchaaf said. So far, about 15 projects have gone through the process under those new guidelines. They apply to new construction, like Tractor Supply Company, which has been in talks with the town to build next to Tiny’s Restaurant. They also were applied to the Humane Society building off Main Street built several years ago. See Planning commission, page 2A
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Higher education gets torched and K-12 schools will barely hold their own, but Arizona will continue to cut taxes under the budget compromise agreed to by Gov. Doug Ducey and legislative leaders this week. The compromise $9.1 billion state general fund budget would eliminate a projected $1.5 billion budget shortfall while cutting taxes and protecting the state’s “rainy day” fund. The state’s K-12 schools could get a roughly $102 million increase, compared to the net, $24 million cut Gov. Ducey had proposed. The increase would still provide only a fraction of the inflation adjustment already ordered by the courts. Critics of the deal said that with inflation and rising enrollment taken into account, the plan amounts to a $98 million cut in K-12 spending. The state’s three public universities will suffer an additional $104 million cut in state support — or about 14 percent. That compares to the $78 million cut Gov. Ducey had proposed. The largest community college districts in the state will lose $19 million, which means they’ll be getting no state support at all. Another cut that could affect Gila County in particular came in the form of a 5 percent reduction in payments to doctors and hospitals that treat AHCCCS patients, the state’s health care program for the poor. Ducey had proposed a 3 percent reduction. The reduction would save the state $37 million, but result in the loss of $111 million in federal funding. Almost one-third of Gila County residents get their health care from AHCCCS, one of the highest
• Cuts university funding 14 percent.
• Lowers Ducey’s projected revenue forecasts.
• Cuts community colleges 19 percent.
• Reduces lifetime cash assistance to impoverished families from a maximum of two years to a maximum of one year.
• Eliminates Ducey’s proposed $10 million boost for small charter schools. • Eliminates district-funded charter schools like Payson’s Center for Success.
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Gov. Doug Ducey has reached a budget compromise with lawmakers.
rates in the state. Critics fear many doctors and hospitals may stop accepting AHCCCS patients. The cuts to higher education add to years of deep reductions in state support, widespread staff reductions and a doubling of tuition, despite the state’s Constitution requirement that higher education be “as nearly free as possible.” The state’s universities have gone from having tuition in the lower one-third of states to having tuition rates in the top third. Arizona State University President Richard Crow decried the cuts to the state’s universities, which in the recession reduced state support by 50 percent. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities concluded Arizona made the deepest education cuts in the country during the recession. “State investment in higher education is an investment in economic development,” wrote Crow. “Cutting the state investment in higher education does not constitute a strategy or vision for higher education. It is merely a convenient but temporary ‘fix’ for the larger problems not being addressed by Arizona.” (To see
• Cuts funding for child protection by $9 million compared to Ducey’s plan. • Reduces corporate taxes by added $114 million. • Adds 2,000 private prison beds instead of 3,000. • Restore $4.5 million to Department of Tourism. • Cuts $130 million in revenue Ducey proposed. • Cuts the budget for the Department of Child Safety by $5 million. the full statement, go to Page 4 of today’s Roundup.) The blow to the state’s universities comes just as the Rim Country Educational Alliance and the Rim Country Educational Foundation have finalized plans to buy 253 acres of land from the U.S. Forest Service to build a 6,000-student university in Payson. ASU remains the preferred partner, but hasn’t yet signed an agreement to operate a campus here. It’s unclear how the blow to ASU’s finances could affect the proposed partnership. The hardpressed university might lose interest. On the other hand, it might embrace a proposal that allows it to add a campus at virtually no net cost to ASU. Even Ducey’s earlier proposal would have taken $40 million
• Cuts payments to doctors and hospitals treating AHCCCS patients by 5 percent, rather than the 3 percent Ducey proposed. • Postpones a $90 million cut in state employee health contributions for a year. • Sweeps about $31 million the state attorney general’s office was supposed to use for consumer protection actions that came from financial fraud settlements. • Takes $21 million from cities and counties in state shared revenue, compared to the $14 million Ducey had proposed. from ASU, $21 million from the University of Arizona and $13 million from Northern Arizona University. All three of those universities have had discussions about partnering to build a campus in Payson. The budget compromise does preserve an additional $114 million reduction in corporate taxes due to take effect next year, part of a $500 million reduction adopted in the depths of the recession budget crisis. The budget compromise would also trim Ducey’s proposed $52 million boost in prison spending to just $32 million. State prison spending had already passed spending on colleges and universities before this year’s additional deep cuts in higher education. Arizona has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country.
GCC students awarded top honors Two Gila Community College students will compete on the 20th Annual All-Arizona Academic Team, an honor recognized by newly elected Governor Doug Ducey. Tracie Osier and Deshell Mileham were chosen, along with 72 other community college students, based on their academic achievement, leadership and service to the community. The two received a citation from the governor, a commemorative medallion, and an in-state tuition waiver for two years (60 credits) to the Arizona state university of their choice. In order to qualify for the AllArizona Academic Team, Osier and Mileham had to maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average, be in good academic standing and be working toward an associate degree. Community service plays a major role, too. On top of the state honors,
Osier received a $750 scholarship check and Mileham a $500 check. Osier is focused on general studies. She plans on transferring to Northern Arizona University to major in speech and language. Her community service includes volunteering at Julia Randall Elementary and Mountain Meadow Ranch Bible Camp. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and has made both the Dean’s List and the President’s List while taking classes at GCC. Mileham studied sociology and psychology and plans on attending Arizona State University to complete a degree in social work. She has volunteered as a WIA youth success coach and volunteers at the Rim Country Literacy Program. Photo by Pam Butterfield She too made the Dean’s List Tracie Osier and Deshell Mileham pose with their All-American at GCC and has a membership in Phi Theta Kappa as well as commemorative medallions at the All-Arizona Academic Team luncheon. Sigma Alpha Pi.
Town manager expected to leave within months From page 1A surprises. Those include plans for the town clerk, police chief, assistant town manager/ public works director and assistant public works director. Evans said the town has been working on succession plans for at least two years so it can plan replacements and cross training. Payson didn’t have a plan in place when Town Attorney Tim Wright left to serve as a Gila County Superior Court judge. Payson has relied on a Valley law firm for legal services in the interim, after making several attempts to hire a new town attorney. The Roundup asked the town’s top officials about their retirement plans. LaRon Garrett, assistant town manager, said he plans to stay on for at least seven more years.
“That is when I financially can afford it,” he said. He joined the town in November 1995 and is eligible for the state’s retirement program now, but says he cannot afford to live just off it. He wants to wait until he also qualifies for Social Security. Buzz Walker, assistant public works director/water superintendent/C.C. Cragin project manager, has already technically retired. He left in 2010 after 38 years of service. That put Tanner Henry with the title of water department manager. However, the town immediately hired Walker back on as a private contractor, effectively “leasing” him back “like an old car,” he said. The arrangement allowed Walker to start drawing his pension, in addition to continuing as a contractor. The town also saves money by not paying benefits and retirement contributions, a sav-
ings of 45 percent. Meanwhile, Walker has continued to work on the C.C. Cragin project, which he has spearheaded since the beginning. Walker said he plans to stay on for at least another three years to finish the pipeline. He would then like to become a part-time operator of the Mesa del treatment plant. Town Clerk Sylvia Smith said she has no definitive retirement date, but plans to stay on at least three more years. Smith has been with the town for more than 20 years. Police Chief Don Engler is eligible for retirement, but has entered Arizona’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan, which effectively means he agrees to work up to five years extra before retiring and receive a lump-sum payment in return.
Planning commission: Eliminate design board From page 1A In both cases, the board received plans and worked through any hiccups. With the Humane Society building, the board worked out a plan to require expensive facades on only the two sides of the metal building visible from the street, rather than all four sides as the standards technically required. This saved the Humane Society money. With Tractor Supply, the building did not meet design guideline requirement to have 35 percent of the building’s front having windows or faux windows. Again, the board
worked with the business. For most businesses, however, the design review board does not need to get involved, Garner said. If an application meets guidelines, staff can simply sign off on it, thus saving a trip to the board. Garner advised against merging the two boards, since construction will eventually pick up again. “The unified development code sections that planning and zoning reviews covers many pages of deviations, charts and tables and the design review board unified development code sections cover again, many differ-
ent pages,” he said. “This is a lot to comprehend even with the boards being separate ... To combine them would be overwhelming and inefficient.” DeSchaaf said making businesses go before both boards often adds extra time to the project, which means more money. Town staff would simply like to streamline the process. Barbara Underwood, a member of the design review board, said she supported eliminating the board since it had accomplished what it set out to do: overhaul the design guidelines.
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See ‘Tournament’ play
A special free preview of Payson High School Theatre Troupe State Tournament Play is scheduled for 4 p.m., Friday, March 6 in the PHS Auditorium. It’s a short comedic play, “Supermodels in Jeopardy” by Jonathan Dorf. The PHS students travel to the Arizona State Play Tournament Saturday, March 7.
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Payson Unified School District Board Meeting When: 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 9 Where: Board Room, Julia Randall Elementary, 902 W. Main, Payson Meeting highlight: Consider moving forward on the district technology plan. Other business:
The Community Presbyterian Church will celebrate First Friday with a concert and sandwich bar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, March 6. The performance features the Second Time Around Band with vocal and instrumental tunes from the Great American Songbook. The group consists of many talented local musicians and features Colleen Brown, vocals; Howard Brown, guitar; Hawkeye Mathews, clarinet; Bob Tarallo, sax; Larry Brasen, trumpet; John Hesterman, bass; Joanie Smith, guitar; and Gerry Reynolds, drums. The requested $5 donation includes a sandwich bar and chips and provides assistance to the Deacon’s Food Pantry. The Community Presbyterian Church is at 800 W. Main, Payson.
• Presentation of Auditor General’s report • Legislative analysis by Superintendent Greg Wyman The complete agenda will be available Friday afternoon before the Monday meeting
Movie Night will resume on April 17 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Pastor DeSanto (928) 474-5440.
Lenten season services Holy Nativity Catholic Church Lenten Bible study: Gospel of St. Mark on Monday afternoons at 4 p.m. through April 6, 1414 N. Easy St. at 5:30 p.m.
At the Mazatzal Casino
There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529). • Pot of Gold: March 17 Hot Seats 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chance to win $100 Maz Cash! Bonus points all day. • St. Patrick’s Day Buffet: Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant. Corned Beef & Cabbage served with all the “Irish Trimmings,” soup & salad bar, soft beverage, coffee or tea. Assorted homemade desserts. Featuring Guinness Drafts and Irish Coffee. • UFC 185: Watch the fights live in the Apache Spirits Lounge Saturday, March 14. Pettis vs Dos Anjos and Esparza vs Jedrzejczyk. • Bingo Matinee Dream Catcher Special: Buy a Dream Catcher Pack and get a Regular Pack free!
Men’s Breakfast
The Men’s Ministry at Ponderosa Bible Church cordially invites all men in the community to a delicious hot breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, March 7. Following the $1 meal, consisting of scrambled/cheese eggs with ham, fruit bowl, pastries, orange juice and coffee, the series called “Stepping Up” continues. It is an excellent series of messages that will encourage those attending as a man, husband, father and grandfather. Ponderosa Bible Church is at 1800 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, just south of Home Depot.
Krispy Kreme doughnut sale
A Krispy Kreme doughnut sale is set for Saturday, March 7 at Safeway. The sale starts at 8 a.m. and the proceeds are for the 3rd- and 4th-grade classes of the Payson Community Christian School for a trip to Kentucky to visit the Creation Museum. Both original glazed and chocolate iced varieties will be available at $11 per dozen. Pre-orders can be placed by calling the school at (928) 474-8050. Safeway is located at the southwest corner of Highway 260 and Granite Dells Road.
Old appliance and metal discard event
The Buckhead Mesa Landfill will coordinate an old appliance recycle event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 7. The landfill will accept 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 there should be no trash of any kind in the appliances. All other debris discarded will be regular price, so leave easy access to remove the metal items and appliances so landfill personnel can exclude the weight from any other trash that you may bring to the landfill. Landfill hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday and holidays. For more information on this event, call the landfill at (928) 476-3350.
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Jazz clarinetist Joe Hopkins performs authentic New Orleans Dixieland and Chicago/New York style jazz with the local group, The Fossil Creek Gang, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson. A $5 donation is requested.
Community Garden meeting
The Community Garden meeting, opening the new season, is at the LDS Church, 1014 Canyon Dr., Payson at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 7. This is a change from the previously reported location. Come celebrate opening day of the garden and learn about how it all works and meet fellow gardeners.
Jazz concert
Jazz clarinetist Joe Hopkins performs authentic New Orleans Dixieland and Chicago/New York style jazz with The Fossil Creek Gang at 2 p.m., Sunday March 8 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson. The requested $5 donation for the performance includes refreshments. For more information and to make a reservation, contact: Gerry-Reynolds@ hotmail.com. An RSVP is advised, however, the doors will remain open.
Time Out closes to move
The Time Out Thrift Shop will be closed for shopping from March 9 until its grand opening at a new location in the Bashas’ Shopping Center. Donations will still be accepted at the old location. For donation pick-ups during the transition, please call (928) 474-3989.
Betty Merritt to speak
Betty Merritt, founder and director of The Merritt Center, will speak about the center’s beginnings and about the work it does in assisting combat veterans in transition. The talk will be at noon, Tuesday, March 10 at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. The event is sponsored by the Democratic Women of Rim Country. All are Betty Merritt welcome. For information, call Carol at (928) 468-1115.
Wednesday workshop topic: Creating a business plan The next workshop to improve businesses is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 11 at the offices of the Central Arizona Board of Realtors, 600 E. Highway 260. The topic is creating a business plan, which will be discussed by Patrick Ingram of SCORE. Registration is required. Call (928) 4744515 for details. The programs are sponsored by APS, the Rim Country Regional Chamber, SBDC Arizona, Payson Economic Development and the Gila County Industrial Development Authority.
Community Breakfast
Shepherd of The Pines Lutheran Church is hosting a community breakfast from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., Friday, March 13 at 507 W. Wade Lane. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, coffee and juice. Rim Country residents and visitors are invited to join the church’s congregation for food and fellowship. A free will offering will be accepted. The church hosts a breakfast on the second Friday of every month from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. For more information, go online to www. shepherdofthepineslutheran.com or call (928) 474-5440.
Cut-a-Thon benefit
The Payson Lioness Club will have a cut-a-thon benefit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at Haute Junkie Salon, 814 N. Beeline (near the Laundromat). With a donation of an unopened package of socks or underwear for the children assisted by Kaitie’s Closet, get a haircut for $10. Stylists Robin, Darlene and Wendy will do the honors.
Payson Safe Driver Class
AARP Safe Driver Class is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at Payson Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. The day includes an hour break for lunch. This class is designed for drivers 50 and older, but is open to all drivers over 18. Call (928) 472-9290 to register. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The fee may be paid in cash or by check the day of the class. There are no tests. Simply sign up and learn to be a safer driver — plus, some participants may get a great discount on their car insurance.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is planning a membership drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at the Grizzly Bar in Strawberry. All veterans are invited to attend. Bring your DD 214 to determine your eligibility to join the VFW.
Passport on a Plate
Children are invited to become world travelers at the Payson Public Library. They will join fellow travelers and “visit” one country on each of the seven continents through stories, crafts, games and traditional ethnic snacks. The program is at 2 p.m., March 14, April 4 and May 16, and at 11 a.m., April 25. Reservations are required. Call the library at (928) 474-9260.
Books wanted
Got books? Rim Country Literacy
Program is collecting books. They may be dropped off at any time at the RCLP Office, 103 E. Aero #D, located behind the Pinon Café. There is an outside bin on the porch. No encyclopedias, please. Call (928) 468-7257 for more information. The RCLP office is open from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday.
Ridin’ and Ropin’ with Nancy Sheppard
The Northern Gila County Historical Society will feature trick rider and roper Nancy Sheppard as part of its Learning Local History Series. Nancy Sheppard was born to a Western ranching family in 1929 in Fort Worth, Texas. She made her rodeo debut as a 9-year-old trick rider and roper at the Hayward, Calif. rodeo. By 17, she was trick riding at Madison Square Garden in New York City. For 22 years Sheppard rode and roped at rodeos from coast to coast. Her travels around the country afforded her the opportunity to visit and entertain in local hospitals, particularly in the children’s wards. Sheppard is the only woman in Pro Rodeo to perfect the act of standing on a running horse while spinning two ropes. Long after her retirement from the rodeo arena, Sheppard continued to make special appearances trick roping in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and in Italy for clothing designer Giorgio Armani, always traveling in her full Western attire carrying her ropes. She will share her life’s story at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 at the Rim Country Museum. She will also be signing her book, “Ridin’, Ropin’ and Recipes.”
MHA offers health career scholarships
Mogollon Health Alliance is now accepting applications for its Human Health Career Scholarships. These scholarships are given to applicants residing in northern Gila County and who are pursuing careers in various health care fields. Awards will be given at the discretion of the MHA Auxiliary Scholarship Committee. Applications and information may be obtained from the MHA office at 308 E. Aero Drive, (928) 472-2588. Applications are also available at the following locations: Gila Community College, Payson High School, Payson Center for Success, and the Payson Roundup. Those interested can also download them at the website by visiting www.mogollonhealthalliance.com. The deadline for application submissions for the fall semester is Tuesday, March 31, 2015. For more information, call (928) 4722588.
No Family Movie Nights
Shepherd of The Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane will not have Family Movie Nights in March and part of April.
Mount Cross Lutheran Church The congregation of Mount Cross Lutheran Church invites Rim residents to attend mid-week Lenten services during the month of March. Services are held at 6 p.m., each Wednesday, with a supper preceding the service at 5 p.m. Mount Cross is located at 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant). The suppers are held in the log building on the southeast corner of the campus; the services are held in the newly built sanctuary. After the service, Pastor Ken holds an “Inquiry Class” at 6:30 p.m. in the Ponderosa Room (which can be found to the left of the main doors). Everyone in the community is welcome to attend all or any of the midweek activities. For more information, call the church office at (928) 474-2552.
Rock of Ages Lutheran Church Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 204 W. Airport Rd. will have a soup and dessert supper at 6 p.m. and Lenten services at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call Pastor Sweet at 474-2098.
St. Philip’s St. Philip the Apostle Parish, 511 S. St. Philip St., Payson, invites you to join the congregation in the praying of the Stations of the Cross at 5 p.m. in the Church every Friday throughout Lent. Spanish Stations of the Cross begin at 7 p.m.
Shepherd of the Pines Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, will have Mid-week Lenten Services Wednesday evenings with a potluck soup supper at 5 p.m. and a service at 6 p.m. The theme for the services will be “Calling Us Home.” For more information, call Pastor Steve DeSanto (928) 474-5440 or go online to www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com.
Tax returns prepared Volunteers with AARP Tax Aide will prepare tax returns for those with low to moderate incomes through Wednesday, April 14 at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, on Airport Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mondays and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays. The service is free, but is only for basic personal income tax returns.
LOTTERIES Powerball (March 4) 8 12 15 35 50 (32) Mega Millions (March 3) 9 11 42 44 50 (3) The Pick (March 4) 4 9 17 25 26 29 Fantasy 5 (March 5) 2 3 5 19 33 Weekly Winnings (March 3) 10 13 18 39 Pick 3 (March 5) 295
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Friday • Book Fair at Payson Elementary School: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., different features daily, through March 6 • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Free play: 4 p.m., PHS auditorium • First Friday at Community Presbyterian Church: music, food, $5
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• Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Ponderosa Bible Church • Krispy Kreme donuts benefit sale, Safeway, 8 a.m. • Appliance, metal free disposal, Buckhead Mesa Landfill, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Community Garden meeting: 9 a.m., LDS church • 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
• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Community Center • Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.•• • Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public • Jazz Concert: 2 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, features Joe Hopkins on clarinet, performing with The Fossil Creek Gang, $5 donation
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Learn about Merritt Center: noon, Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson
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Looking ahead March 13 • Community Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 8:45 a..m., Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade, Payson March 14 • Cut-a-Thon: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Haute Junkie Salon; bring new socks and underwear for Kaitie’s Closet, get $10 haircuts, hosted by Payson Lioness Club • AARP Safe Driver Class: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Senior Circle
PAYSON ROUNDUP
OPINION
4A Friday, March 6, 2015
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Please, please, I’m begging you
• March 5, 1933: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered a fourday bank holiday in order to stop large amounts of money from being withdrawn from banks. • March 7, 1938: Janet Guthrie, the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500 races, is born in Iowa. In 1976, she was the first woman to compete in a NASCAR Winston Cup superspeedway race. • March 6, 1945: Members of the Dutch resistance attempting to hijack a food truck unwittingly ambush German Lt. Gen. Hanns Rauter, head of the Nazi SS in Holland. In retaliation, the SS put to death 263 Dutch. Rauter later was executed for war crimes. • March 8, 1982: The United States issues a public statement accusing the Soviet Union of using poison gas and chemical weapons against rebel forces in Afghanistan. Evidence to support these charges was largely anecdotal. Some critics charged that the accusations were a smokescreen behind which the United States could go forward in upgrading its own chemical weapons arsenal.
I figured I’d better put my byline on this one. This one feels personal — like bone cancer, a searing ache down at the root of all things. I’m talking about the savage attack Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican legislative leadership have mounted on Arizona’s once shining state university and community college system. When I read the headlines and the dispiriting details, I couldn’t help thinking about my dad — and how he changed 300 years of family trajectory. He traced our family back to Conrad Elsheid, who emigrated from Germany in the 1750s. From that time to the birth of my father in 1924, he couldn’t find a single Aleshire who’d gone to college. We fought in nearly all the wars, crossed the Delaware with George Washington, stood with General Thomas at Chickamagua, grew rice and corn, rounded up cattle, and moved ever westward. But generation after generation, we remained farmers and workmen and soldiers. So naturally enough, Dad enlisted after Pearl Harbor. He became a bomber pilot, flying B17s and B29s. Pete Aleshire When he got out of the service, he went to Stanford University on the GI bill. He never would have attended college without that help. He spent the next 50 years as a city manager. All his sons went to college — and earned graduate degrees. One now owns his own law firm — and all his kids graduated college. One’s a lawyer, paying more in taxes than I make in a year. One markets shoes. Meanwhile, I edit a newspaper — and all my sons earned graduate degrees. One’s a school principal. One teaches art. One works at the Centers for Disease Control trying to prevent drug overdose deaths. That’s what happens when you live in a country wise enough to invest in its citizens so a farm boy can go to college and change the lives of generations unborn. So lately, I’ve gotten to know a bunch of wonderful kids who have graduated recently from Payson High School. I see them pretty regularly. I also have the rare privilege of teaching young people at Gila Community College. They’re all bright kids who want to help their families and find a job that means something. They’re all struggling to continue their educations. But their families can’t afford to send them to college. After all, tuition has doubled and redoubled in recent years. It costs $2,000 a year to just pay the tuition at Gila Community College. It costs $10,000 a year to pay the tuition at ASU. That’s twice as much just for the tuition it cost me to attend Stanford. I’m deathly afraid these bright young kids with the world ahead of them will give up — settle for dead-end jobs. The Census Bureau says people with a bachelor’s degree in 2013 had a 4 percent unemployment rate and earned a median weekly income of $1,108. People with a high school degree had an unemployment rate of 7.5 percent and earned $651 per week. Calculate the difference in income and sales taxes those young folks will pay if they get a college education now — and tell me it makes sense to end state support for our universities. That’s why the tragic shortsightedness of politicians who have cut state support for higher education by 50 percent in the past few years make me want to weep and cry out. They continue to cut taxes, even if it means devastating our education system. So this is my plea to those who represent me — Representative Brenda Barton, Representative Bob Thorpe and Senator Sylvia Allen: For the sake of the young people I have come to love so well, please, please — raise my taxes. Then spend the money on education. Give those young people the chance the country I love with all my heart gave my father. I’m begging you. Don’t vote for this awful budget. Don’t abandon our children. Don’t forfeit their future on tax cuts that will cripple this state by squandering all that yearning, all that need, all that potential.
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Impact of proposed budget cut on Arizona State University
TOWN OF PAYSON 303 N. Beeline Highway Phone: (928) 474-5242 Mayor - Kenny Evans
Editor’s note: Arizona State University President Michael Crow wrote this commentary before Gov. Doug Ducey and legislative Republican leaders agreed to increase the originally proposed cuts for higher education by about $104 million rather than 78 million. The new figures increase the cuts to each university listed here by 50 percent. by
Michael M. Crow, president
arizona state university
– http://president.asu.edu
While we all appreciate the difficulties faced by the governor in setting priorities for state investment, we continue to believe that investment in higher education is one of the most important ways of helping advance our families, our businesses, and our state economy. Accordingly, I’d like to acquaint you with two critical concerns: As presented, the governor’s recommendation for state investment in higher education signals to the state and the nation that higher education is a low priority in Arizona. As presented, the governor’s recommendation for state investment in higher education reverses several major policy decisions that were previously made by the Arizona Board of Regents and the State of Arizona about how state funding for higher education would be allocated. Any reversal of these policy decisions would negatively impact ASU. Reduced Investment in Higher Education
Governor Ducey’s recommendation for reduced investment in higher education in Arizona is equal to approximately 58 percent of the total actual budget cuts in state spending he has recommended for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2015. In other words, Governor Ducey has recommended that Arizona’s public universities again shoulder the primary responsibility for balancing the state budget. State investment in higher education is an investment in economic development. States with higher rates of educated residents report healthier and more productive state economies. Cutting the state investment in higher education does not constitute a state strategy or vision for higher education in Arizona. It is merely a convenient but temporary “fix” for the larger problems not being addressed by the
State of Arizona. The $75 million in cuts to state higher education investment recommended by Governor Ducey have been allocated by the governor among the universities using a methodology that (a) protects certain programs at the University of Arizona from being cut at the overall recommended level and (b) reduces the state investment in the universities based only upon the number of students enrolled at each university. As a result, the total proposed cut in funding for higher education of $75 million was allocated by Governor Ducey as follows: ASU $40.3 million NAU $13.1 million UA $21 million Because these cuts to the universities are complicated, I wanted to let you know they are completely inconsistent with the long process of establishing baseline “parity” of state investment between and among the three state universities. And perhaps more importantly, this method of allocating the reductions in state investment in higher education is also completely inconsistent with the principle of investing in higher education based on the performance of each university. If the governor’s method of allocating state investment and reductions in investment is adopted, it will once again lead to major funding disparities between and among the universities and significantly disadvantage Arizona State University. Conclusion
I hope this information is helpful to you in understanding how the governor’s budget proposal will adversely impact Arizona State University. Over the years, the enormous reductions in the State of Arizona’s investment in higher education have had to be replaced by, among other things, higher tuition (i.e. higher taxes) for our students and their families. While we at ASU are committed to not raising tuition next year for students from Arizona as a result of Governor Ducey’s latest round of cuts to higher education, it is certainly time for the State of Arizona to recognize higher education as a priority investment that should be made in human capital to help Arizona, its economy and its people move forward.
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Family is grateful
Honoring veterans
Editor: To our neighbors, friends, Marine brothers and family near and far, we wish to express our deepest gratitude for your amazing support and encouragement you have shown us throughout this trying time with the loss of our beloved Martin. The cards, the flowers, the food, the hugs, the help in so many ways and especially the prayers from near and far for all of us to aid us through this initial shock — truly amazing support. May God bless you all as we move forward to life without our shining star. God is blessed to have Martin with Him (Psalms 116:15). Much love to you all. The Martin Dorris family
The concept of recognizing and honoring our terminally ill American veterans is so simple, one would muse, “Why didn’t I think of that?” The rewards of doing it are most powerful for all concerned. More than ever, we need such endeavors not only to remember those who paid such a dear price for our freedoms, but for all of us who, more than ever, need to band together as American patriots and focus on the things that will make that difference in our nation. Hats off to all who made it happen in our community and may others take note and implement similar endeavors nationwide. This Roundup article will be the springboard to make that possible. Bill Sahno Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret.)
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, March 6, 2015
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Business showcase booths still available by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
Photo courtesy of Mark Alten
local businesses help schools Thanks to local businesses and volunteers, The Home Depot, Mazatzal Casino, Arizona Department of Transportation, Payson Regional Medical Center, the Julia Randall Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, Young Women’s Group from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and JRE parents, each classroom now has a bucket of emergency supplies in case of a lockdown and no one can leave. All the students in the photo are from third- and fifth-grade classes. The teachers and administrators pictured are: Will Dunman, principal; Cindy Owens, third-grade teacher; Pam Jones, third-grade teacher; Bruce Haught, fifthgrade teacher; and Alan Ammann, fifth-grade teacher.
Program offers training for tasty careers by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
When asked, Victoria Van Camp said the New York table had the best food and presentation. However, when asked to describe how the food tasted, she said she hadn’t eaten it yet. The reason for her choice? “My best friend is there,” she said with a smile and a shrug taking a bite of the pizza the table served. But, who doesn’t like pizza? Pretty much every kid who came to the Payson High School Culinary Arts annual fundraiser, States on Plates. Each year, the PHS Culinary Arts students host a dinner fundraiser for the community with tables featuring different cuisines. Last year, the culinary students teamed up with the foreign exchange students to create an international food extravaganza. This year, the students made dishes from Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas. Besides pizza, some of the other dishes Photos by Michele Nelson/Roundup included fish tacos and black bean burritos Barbara Underwood (above) manned the ticket booth at the PHS Culinary Arts States on Plates event. Below from California, jambalaya and beignets from left, Jade Padilla served up black bean burritos and fish tacos. Below center, Silary Heineman takes a pizza out Louisiana and green chili and pine nut salad of the oven. Below right, Devon Wells serves a dipped potato chip cookie to a guest. from Colorado. Payson Unified School District School Board president Barbara Underwood manned the ticket booth. She said the event sold 220 tickets — a big boon to the program. “It was a fabulous night,” she said. Culinary Arts instructor Devon Wells said the money raised from the event funds field trips, such as the one the students took last year to observe the underground kitchens of Disneyland. As for Tom Plets, owner and founder of Dimi Espresso Café, he just liked the state of desserts. “My favorite state is dessert,” he said as he stuffed a chocolate-dipped cookie in his mouth. Despite Plets owning a coffee shop with firstrate pastries, the States on Plates event offered him a first time food experience — Baked Alaska. As he tried the confection his eyes popped open and he cried: “Oh wow!” Maybe customers will see that in Dimi soon.
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Organizers are revving up for one of the largest business showcases in years and there is still time to buy a booth. The 23rd annual Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce showcase theme is “Fast and Furious of the Rim Country.” The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at Steve Coury Ford in Star Valley. It is the first time the showcase is taking place in Star Valley and the first time in several years that restaurants and non-chamber members can participate and buy a booth. The Mazatzal Hotel and Casino prohibited restaurants from participating when it was held there, but there are no restrictions at Steve Coury. And new this year, the chamber is opening the event to non-chamber businesses. Ana Gutowski, the new CEO of the chamber, said she wanted to give every business the opportunity to highlight their products and services. “I am trying to do everything we can for our local businesses and that includes businesses in Payson and all of Rim Country,” she said. With more than 800 people attending last year’s showcase and an anticipated 1,000 this year, the event is a great way for businesses to get out in front of customers, she said. Deborah Morris, owner of Chitwood’s Cabinets and head of the showcase committee, said a lot of people don’t know that her business not only sells new cabinets, but offers refinishing. She plans to highlight that at the showcase. Businesses that have already signed up for a booth include Life and Rain Photography, Kendra’s Country Bakery, Lone Survivor Surplus, Roadrunner Rubbish Removal, SmartSystems and Plant Fair Nursery. A large tent outside Steve Coury will hold 45 booths, up from the 28 booths at the casino. There should be between five and 10 food vendor booths. The cost for booth through March 20 is $250 for chamber members and $400 for non-members. After March 20, an additional $100 late signup fee applies with registration closing April 4. Every booth must incorporate the racing/car theme in their booth and the booth that uses the theme the best will win an award. Awards will also be handed out for Best of Show and People’s Choice. The casino is sponsoring events for children, There will be face painting, a Clydesdale and ponies from a Star Valley ranch, a chopper from Native Air and local emergency providers will have an ambulance and fire truck on display. The cost to attend is $1. All of the money goes toward a student scholarship. Besides the showcase, the chamber is holding a mixer for chamber members April 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the dealership. To reserve a booth, call (928) 4744515. Businesses can share a booth. Showcase sponsors include Steve Coury, presenting sponsor; Mazatzal Hotel and Casino, entertainment sponsor; the Town of Star Valley and Payson Regional Medical Center, grand patron sponsors; Payson Care Center, mixer sponsor; Rim Country Guns, KMOG and Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty, contributing sponsors.
703 W. Main St. 468-6129
First Friday at Community Presbyterian Church Friday, March 6th, 5-7 pm,
First Friday performance at Community Presbyterian features the Second Time Around Band who are taking vocal and instrumental tunes from the Great American Songbook. This talented group of local musicians features Colleen Brown - vocals, Howard Brown - guitar, Hawkeye Mathews - clarinet, Bob Tarallo - sax, Larry Brasen - trumpet, John Hesterman - bass, Joanie Smith - guitar and Gerry Reynolds - drums. $5 Donation includes a sandwich bar and chips and provides assistance to the Deacon’s Food Pantry. Join us for a nice meal, great music and a good cause.
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, March 6, 2015
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Gila County Supervisors shoot down curfew proposal by
Teresa McQuerrey
roundup staff reporter
Two years of work on a county curfew ordinance went down in defeat at the March 3 Gila County Board of Supervisors meeting. Gila County first began work on a teenager curfew ordinance in May 2012. The supervisors considered a draft in January 2013, but wanted more input from elected officials and the public. The revised draft came before the board Tuesday. The new law could have made it a crime for anyone under 18 to be out from 10 p.m.
to 6 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday without adult supervision or written permission from a guardian in the unincorporated areas of the county, excluding tribal lands. The curfew would have lasted from midnight to 5 a.m., Thursday through Saturday, to accommodate the four-day school weeks in most of Southern Gila County. The Gila County Sheriff’s deputies would have the choice as to whether to issue a citation, with the fines or a community service penalty administered by the probation department. The proposed ordinance did not require incarceration of an offender. Probation Department Director Kendall
Rhyne called it an unfunded mandate. He also pointed out that most unlawful acts by minors occur immediately after school — usually from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., not during the hours designated by the ordinance. Gila County Sheriff Adam Shepherd agreed. He pointed out that a problem-generating fight club in Globe his staff monitors in YouTube takes place during the day. District One Supervisor Tommie Martin said she had reservations about the need for the ordinance and wanted to include a review after a year to see if it was doing what the county wanted it to do. District Three Supervisor John Marcanti
said he has always opposed the ordinance. “There are laws on the books to deal with illegal actions of juveniles. This is just adding on,” he said. Martin expressed concern about trying to legislate behavior. “The sheriff and probation deal with it in other ways and this won’t help the situation,” she said. District Two Supervisor Mike Pastor said sheriff’s deputies had told him it was needed. Neither Martin or Marcanti offered a motion on the ordinance, so it failed due to lack of action.
Supervisor Tommie Martin
Star Valley worried about impact of state legislation
Photo-radar ban, diversion of gas tax could force town to tap reserves, cancel projects by
Teresa McQuerrey
roundup staff reporter
State budgeters continue to raise new threats to Star Valley’s financial security, the council learned this week. The Arizona Legislature could kill the town’s photo enforcement program, which would inflict a $300,000 hit. The town uses revenue generated by the photo radar fines to pay for all but $20,000 of the cost of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office for police protection in the community. The council also worries the state will reduce promised Highway User Revenue Fund revenue from gas taxes that pay for street and flood control projects. Faced with this threat, Town Manager Tim Grier says he has wrestled with whether or not to maintain a $2.6 million cash fund reserve. The loss of the photo radar money became less likely this week when the bill banning photo radar statewide failed to win approval in a key Senate committee. At its Feb. 17 meeting, the council explored possible alternatives should its photo enforcement funds be lost. Among these: adjusting its $2.6 million cash
fund reserve; dropping projects planned and under consideration to improve the town’s water system, roads and park; setting aside extra money for future emergencies; or renegotiating the contract with the GCSO. The council has already earmarked for future projects or emergencies about half of the money in the $2.6 million cash fund reserve. Grier illustrated the restriction to the council at its March 3 meeting. Shifting priorities for the $600,000 in earmarked funds requires a near-unanimous vote — and repayment within five years. The town also has $280,000 in HURF money in reserve for road projects. The $140,000 annually in new county excise (sales) tax money is also limited to road projects. Another chunk of the reserve is slated for water improvements. That leaves about 57 percent of the cash fund reserve available for other projects. Vice Mayor George Binney said since he wants to use the photo enforcement money for the contract with the sheriff’s office, it should go into the general fund, not the reserve fund. Councilor Barbara Hartwell said if the money in the reserve
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Vice Mayor George Binney
is allocated, it’s spent. She asked if the photo enforcement money was lost, could the town still pay its bills. “We’re in good shape to do good projects. I’m not preaching that we should put on the brakes. But even if they don’t kill photo enforcement this year, the Legislature will make a run at it every year,” Grier said. Mayor Ronnie McDaniel and Councilors Paty Henderson and Gary Coon felt it was premature to start reworking the cash reserve fund and budget plans. “We should stay where we’re at until we have the answers,” Coon said. Hartwell said while the town has access to a good revenue flow, it perhaps should be putting more into the reserve. “It’s prudent to consider (the options), but remember the impact will not be immediate,” said Councilor Andy McKinney
(generally legislation passed and signed by the governor at this time of year does not go into effect until the beginning of the next fiscal year — July 1). “We’ll continue to develop (planned) projects so they are in a position for action when we’re more certain of state funds and photo enforcement,” Grier told the council.
The council discussed buying items to give away at the April Business Showcase at the Steve Coury auto dealership in Star Valley. It was agreed no more than $300 would be spent and Councilors Paty Henderson and Barbara Hartwell would handle the selection and purchase. The
town contributed $1,500 to the event, making it a grand sponsor, Henderson reported. Additionally, the council agreed to give $100 to sponsor a hole for the upcoming golf tournament to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Rim Country Food Bank.
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The project to improve the low water crossing at Sprague Ranch has been delayed, Grier told the council. A biologic investigation by federal authorities to determine if the area is a habitat for the declining species of narrow-headed gartersnake is underway. Additionally, two property owners have concerns about granting easements for the project. “We need all the easements or the project is dead,” Grier said.
County seeks money for adult literacy by
Teresa McQuerrey
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Gila County libraries may soon have new materials to help adults improve literacy. Jacque Griffin and her county library district staff asked the board of supervisors to approve submission of a request for an $18,700 grant to the state for adult literacy materials. “There is a need in Gila County for literacy resources for adult non-readers, low-level readers and ESL learners. The public libraries in Gila County would like the opportunity to serve this need and to be a bridge to other programs and resources. The grant would allow
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Another bill could reduce fine for going 10 mph over speed limit Star Valley’s finances may have escaped potential disaster last week, when a Senate committee killed a bill that would have banned photo radar statewide. However, another bill that would let drivers go 10 miles an hour over the posted speed limit without risking more than a $15 fine or points on their driver’s license advanced. Sen. Kelli Ward’s SB 1167 failed on a vote of 13 to 15 in a Senate committee, with a handful of Republicans joining up with Democrats to kill the bill. Star Valley has no property tax and no sales tax, so it relies heavily on nearly $1 million a year collected from a set of speed cameras on Highway 260. SB 1167 would have barred speed cameras statewide. Ward maintains that the cameras violate constitutional rights. Another bill banning license suspensions for unpaid photo radar tickets continues to advance. Meanwhile, the House approved on a 40-20 vote a bill that would make going 10 miles faster than the posted speed considerably less costly for drivers. Currently, people can face fines of up to $250 and wind up with a moving violation that could lead to eventual revocation of their driver’s license. The new policy would impose a $15 waste-of-resources fine rather than a moving violation, except in places like school zones. The bill still must pass the Senate and avoid a veto by Gov. Doug Ducey.
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Bill to allow guns in public buildings advances by
Pete Aleshire
roundup editor
Rep. Brenda Barton (R-Payson) has once again pushed through the House a bill that would force cities and counties to allow people with concealed carry permits to bring guns into most public buildings. HB 2320 has passed the House and now awaits a vote in the Senate. Then-Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed an almost identical measure last year, saying it could cost hard-pressed cities and counties millions. The Arizona League of Cities and Counties has strenuously opposed the bill, which would require metal detectors and
guards at every door of a public building in order to prevent people from bringing guns inside — including council meetings and other public events. Payson has barred guns from town hall after several incidents involving people who brought guns into the building. In Payson’s case, the people involved had concealed carry permits and had made threatening remarks or gestures toward town officials. Rep. Barton’s bill would require the town to put a metal detector and a guard along with a gun locker at each public entrance to a building in which it sought to bar guns. The security
measures could cost an estimated $130,000 per door. Gov. Brewer vetoed the measure last year, saying that she could not justify the potential cost to local governments, and that it represented “an unnecessary diversion of limited resources.” However, Gov. Doug Ducey says he supports the Second Amendment guaranteeing the right to bear arms and says he won’t express an opinion on a bill until it makes it to his desk. Current law lets towns and counties bar guns in public buildings simply by posting a sign and providing gun lockers. Barton’s bill would let the esti-
mated 230,000 residents with concealed carry permits who have therefore undergone background checks bring guns with them into public buildings without metal detectors. One estimate by legislative staff estimated the measure could cost the state up to $17 million in the first year. If Maricopa County sought to equip its 378 buildings with metal detectors it could cost $9 million in one-time costs and $47 million annually in staffing. However, in an interview with Arizona Capital Times, Rep. Barton said the bill would not impose any costs on cities and counties if they chose to let people bring their guns into pub-
lic buildings. She said having armed citizens in public buildings would provide protection against criminals. Moreover, she said the right to carry a gun is a “God-given” right, not a privilege granted by government. “This is something we have inherently,” she reportedly said. Supporters for the new law say that the law-abiding citizens now obey the signs, which means only criminals or people with violent intentions would bring their guns into the buildings. That would leave the people inside the building no way to defend themselves. Only the metal detectors can guarantee that no one has guns in the building, say proponents.
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Lawsuit deepens the curse of Pine Creek Canyon Road by
Teresa McQuerrey
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Some ancient mystic must have put a curse on Pine Creek Canyon Road. Efforts to improve the road were called a nightmare by the Gila County Board of Supervisors in June 2013. Now it’s March 2015 and the nightmare continues for Gila County. The latest incarnation is a lawsuit by the contractor that did the work, Carson Construction of Wickenburg. Carson has been wrangling since January 2013 with the county for about $155,000 it says it’s owed for 68 days of delays. For years, residents lived in fear of the threat of a forest fire or any other emergency somewhere along the road on the northeast side of Pine. It was said to be one of the areas at highest risk of a catastrophic fire in the country; the road was narrow and winding, but offered the only escape from a fire for a growing number of homes. Any emergency equipment needed by first responders could effectively limit fast evacuation of the area or block the road entirely. Finally, Gila County cobbled
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The $1.43 million effort to improve Pine Creek Canyon Road continues to cause problems for Gila County long after the work concluded. Now the contractor is seeking $153,000 from the county to compensate for construction delays. together enough money from a variety of sources to begin making an improvement plan for the road. That was 2004.
Years of delay ensued. The county planned to start in June 2011, but pushed the start back to the spring of 2012, with
completion in October 2012. While the work resulted in a wider, smoother road — the path was anything but smooth.
For starters, many residents pointed out that a single wreck could still easily block the whole road. Moreover, the Gila County Board of Supervisors called the project a “nightmare” due to problems acquiring easements, moving utility lines, weather delays, access and snarled traffic caused by detours. The county thought it closed the books on the $1.43 million project Oct. 1, 2013. Then the ongoing issues with Carson came to the supervisors The supervisors voted not to pay the company any more money at a December 2014 meeting. Carson filed a lawsuit against the county for the money, plus interest, legal fees and costs in January 2015. The Gila County Attorney’s Office sent Carson’s lawyers a letter in early February 2015 outlining the reasons the county rejected the claim and later in the month filed an answer to the lawsuit in court. Bryan Chambers, deputy county attorney/civil bureau chief, is representing the county in the matter. He states in the documents:
• Carson’s claims are not supported by either Carson’s or the county’s records. • The days of delay claimed by Carson have obvious errors. • Carson failed to explain how it was harmed by alleged utility delays. • Some delays were caused by Carson, which had to redo most of the water line to repair leaks caused by the company’s faulty installation of the line. Additionally, Carson failed to properly anchor a culvert, which then required replacement. Then a Carson truck ran over the culvert with a scrapper, so it had to be replaced again. • Carson is not entitled to compensation for idled equipment. Chambers concluded in his answer to the lawsuit, “… Plaintiff (Carson) has waived any claims to additional compensation by failing to comply with the dispute resolution provisions of the contract and by failing to provide written notice to the County before performing any additional work … Gila County requests that the Court find Plaintiff’s claims are not supported by the facts or are grossly exaggerated…”
Taste of Rim offers chance to sample Rim Country’s top chefs by
Romaine Brophy
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The Library Friends of Payson will present the annual A Taste of Rim Country library fundraiser on Saturday. Eleven top Rim Country chefs will offer appetizers and/or desserts for guests to sample including Creekside Steakhouse, Dimi Espresso, Zane Grey Country Barbecue & Great Pizza at Kohl’s Ranch, Cedar Ridge Restaurant, Miss Fitz 260 Cafe, Payson High School Culinary Club mentored by Gerardo Moceri of Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe (last year’s winner of the Best of the Best trophy), Native Grill & Wings, Sal & Teresa’s, The Randall House, The Sweet Shoppe and Cocktail Cheesecakes. Guests can also enjoy complimentary wine. The event will be at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. Proceeds will provide equipment and supplies for the library not covered by the town and county contributions. Here’s some more information about some of the participating chefs: Zane Grey’s Country Barbecue and Great Pizza
The name has changed over the years, but the quality of food coming from the dining room of Kohl’s Ranch Resort has remained high. Zane Grey Country Barbeque & Great Pizza is the latest permutation, and the menu is simple, but memorable. The restau-
the company. to offer Buffalo-style wings in Arizona. The wings rant is now part of the Wild Thyme Restaurant Manager Michael Beers overtook the pizza in popularity, prompting a name Group, founded in 2009 by Chef grew up in Los Angeles and change to Native Grill & Wings. The restaurant now Mercer Mohr began his career as a bar- has 30 franchises all over the American West. Last and Heinrich tender, later learning to cook, year, a Payson franchise opened in the Bashas’ Stasiuk. Their studying at one time under vision was to complex. Owners Jacque and Robert Marshall are a French chef. He gradually create an elevatmade his way into restau- both longtime Arizona residents who relocated to ed casual dining rant management. He didn’t Payson. Jacque was a kindergarten teacher and experience, and even know Kohl’s Ranch Robert the manager of global customer support for it all began at existed, until he booked a high-tech corporation. They completely gutted Ken’s Creekside a weekend for his wife’s and remodeled the building to create a modern Restaurant (now birthday. Ironically, just kitchen, sports bar with wide-screen HD TVs, and just The Creekside) last July, when the Wild spacious family dining. Hands-on managers, they in Sedona. Chef Thyme group bought readily fill in when needed. Mercer, a graduthe dining room, they ate of the Culinary Chicken wings remain the star of the menu, with returned to manage the Institute of America, 12 different sauces from mild to crazy hot, and half a restaurant. They now live has decades of expeonsite fulltime. Michael dozen different dry rubs.. rience as one of the The menu also includes New York style pizza is busy developing the most innovative chefs with thin crusts and calzones, plus burgers on brirestaurant’s evolving in the emergence of r , Manageza s r e oche buns; sliders made from either ground beef, e B menu while overseeing American Cuisine. He e ik iz ner and Mecue and Great P in k S buffalo chicken, BBQ pork, or fish; salads (try the many special events e served as Executive g r b Chef Georey Country Bar and catering jobs. Chef at 5-star Four Apple-Walnut Salad with mango citrus vinaigrette, G of Zane The restaurant operates with a “chef by or the Greek flatbread salad); grilled and deep fried Seasons Restaurant in committee” approach, says Manager Michael. The fish; and signature desserts (upside down pineapple San Francisco and the Omni Hotel in Houston, and most recently was house specialty, BBQ brisket, is legendary. They cake, native cookie sundae, and of course, New York Corporate Executive Chef for Tsar Nicoulai Caviar also serve BBQ pulled pork, short ribs, chicken style cheesecake). Company. The Wild Thyme group has expanded to breasts and wings. The team uses a pepper/garlic This is the first time Native Grill & Wings has parinclude restaurants in Arizona, Utah and Colorado, savory house rub to prepare its briskets, a ticipated in the Taste of Rim fundraiser. but the Creekside in Sedona remains the flagship of process, which takes 12 to 14 hours, and a brown sugar-based house rub to prepare the pork, which takes 6 to 8 hours. The pizzas are made artisan-style from handtossed crusts made onsite, and topped with homemade sauce. Their most popwaste, stumps, branches and leaves. Contact ular dessert is their homemade peach your local ranger district to find out where cobbler. The restaurant carries an you can dispose of such material. Some homeextensive wine list and offers six difowners may choose to burn their yard debris, ferent beers on tap, with more bottled which can cause a wildfire if not done correctly. microbrewery ales available. Always use caution and common sense before The Zane Grey restaurants have lighting any fire and follow these tips for safe always been formidable competitors debris burning: in the Taste of Rim events, with sev• Comply with local laws; they may require eral wins under their belt. This year, a burn permit. Michael and his chefs will be busy • Notify your local fire department and shercatering a special event at Kohl’s iffs’ department. Ranch on the weekend of our Taste • Check the weather forecast for changing of Rim, but the Wild Thyme group Blaze Nic ho weather conditions or high winds. is sending Executive Chef Manny Robert Mlls, Ben Diamon, Ja arshall fr • Never burn on a windy day or red flag day, Martinez of Los Abrigados in om Nativ cque Marshall a nd e Grill & and never leave your fire unattended. Sedona to present Zane Grey Country Wings • Always keep water and hand tools available. Barbecue and Great Pizza’s entry. • Choose a site far from power lines, overCorrection Native Grill & Wings hanging limbs, buildings, automobiles and equipment. In a previous issue, Kathy Bickert was idenIn 1978, Floyd and Judy Anderson left snow• If using a burn barrel, make sure it is tified as an owner of Miss Fitz 260 Café, but she bound Buffalo, New York, and settled in Arizona to metal and in good condition with a top screen live their dream of owning a restaurant featuring was bought out about seven months ago. She is no on mesh that is one-fourth inch or finer. Make New York-style pizza. They called it the Native New longer affiliated with the cafe. sure it has vents with metal screen coverings The owners are Diane and Tracy Fitzpatrick Yorker, and after several years, added something and is stirred often and never left unattended. new — spicy chicken wings. They were the first and Jeremy Prest (mom, son and daughter).
Defend your home from fire
Despite recent rain, the U.S. Forest Service has issued a warning about the danger of fires as temperatures rise. Every spring, homeowners should take a proactive approach to protecting their home and property from wildfire, according to the Forest Service. By working with neighbors, residents can make their own property — and their neighborhood — much safer from the flames and embers of a wildfire. Simple steps include mowing the lawn, keeping weeds short and removing ground litter and dead vegetation to slow the advance of a wildfire. Remove all burnable material from rain gutters where embers can get trapped. Trim tree limbs at least 10 feet from the ground to make it harder for ground fire to reach higher limbs and become a crown fire. Create a “fire-free” area within five feet of the house. Make sure that firewood stacks and propane tanks are outside of the “fire-free” area. For more information and helpful tips, visit www. firewise.org. The thinning process will produce “green waste” in the form of tree trimmings, yard
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Highlights from the Gila County Sheriff’s Office dispatch log for the week of Feb. 26 through March 4, 2015. Thursday, Feb. 26 • 0744: A deputy responded to a residence on Quail Hollow Drive in Star Valley in regards to suspicious activity. The deputy spoke with the homeowner and found everything to be all right. • 2245: Deputies responded to an area of Four Peaks Wilderness near Pigeon Springs for a welfare check. The individual was located and all right. Friday, Feb. 27 • 2009: Deputies responded to a business in Strawberry for an animal problem. The deputies retrieved a lost dog and took it to the Payson Humane Society. Saturday, Feb. 28 • 0530: A deputy en route to work stopped to assist a motorist that ran off the road because of snow in the area of Highway 87 near mile marker 277, north of Strawberry. • 1031: Deputy investigated a burglary in Strawberry where medication was taken. Sunday, March 1 • 0029: Deputies were dispatched to Oxbow Estates for a suspicious noise. It was weather related. • 0847: Deputy was dispatched to a vehicle vs. tree accident that occurred on Forest Service Road 32. Subject treated at Payson Regional Medical Center. Monday, March 2 • 1429: Deputy responded to property damage on Canyon Drive in Verde Glen where two trees had been cut down. • 1604: Callers reported a man and woman arguing in the medium of Highway 87 near mile marker 244 with the man walking out into traffic. When deputies arrived, the couple was gone. • 1631: Officers went to the Payson Rodeo Grounds were someone was reportedly doing donuts, or driving around in circles with their vehicle. They did not find the donut maker. • 1943: Deputies responded to the area of Star Valley Circle K food store for a reported pit bull dog chasing people. Deputies could not locate any loose dogs. • 2243: Deputies responded to a prowler call in the area of Toya Vista in Mesa del Caballo. Tuesday, March 3 • 1525: A deputy responded to Forest Service 435 for a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was having mechanical issues and the driver had help on the way. Wednesday, March 4 • 0308: A deputy responded to a residence on Ellison Drive in Pine in regards to a domestic disturbance. The deputy found it to be a verbal argument and the individuals separated for the night. • 1959: A deputy responded to a residence on Tall Pine Lane in Pine in regards to an overdue party. The subject was located uninjured.
Cosmetology program trains students From page 1A but cosmetology students love what they do. “One thing is clear, the people who decide to work in salons have a deep caring for their clients,” said Kim Richardson, a substitute instructor for the program. Richardson fills in for the instructor who comes up from Globe. The program started with one instructor, but found it needed a replacement. “It is a new program and many things have changed, such as the teacher and the hours students work, and the classes taught,” said Richardson. The students currently taking the program are the inaugural class at the Payson campus; Globe has had a cosmetology program for years. Valerie Brookhart, a 2014 graduate of Payson Center for Success, is so far the only full-time student in the program. She goes to school from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. The high school students spend their mornings at Payson High School, arrive at the cosmetology program at 2 p.m. and finish at 5:45 p.m. The high school students also attend classes every other Saturday of the month. Other students take a three-quarters load, arriving at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. Brookhart said students may not work on clients until they have completed 300 hours of practice and instruction. “We don’t go out onto the floor until we complete the 300-hour test,” she said. Brookhart has big dreams. She hopes to take her skills and go places. “There are so many things I could do — I’ve thought of cruise ships,” Brookhart said. “What do you think I would do? Probably not many haircuts … probably nails, even makeup.” Her eyes shone with the possibilities.
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they receive their certificate, they only need to take a few more general education credits, English, math, a computer course, and a chemistry class to complete the degree. “No other cosmetology program in the state offers that,” said Butterfield. The cosmetology program has specials every month, so Butterfield said to call for hours and specials. To make an appointment, call the Rim Country Cosmetology Academy at (928) 4689090.
Tonto National Monument will offer special programs in photography and birdwatching in the next two weeks. Rangers will also offer bird walks on March 12 to enjoy the cactus wrens, northern cardinals, Gila woodpeckers, Gambel’s quail and other birds found in the monument. The walks will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude around 10 a.m. Visitors will have plenty of time to tour the Lower Cave Dwelling following the bird walk. Park admission is $3 per adult, with no extra fee for the bird walk. Bring good hiking shoes, binoculars and your favorite field guide. Advanced reservations are not necessary Also, enjoy the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert and Salado cliff dwellings
while on park-staff-guided photography sessions on March 9 at 9 a.m. Visitors will get tips on photographing the back country scenery and the well-preserved, 700-year-old, Upper Cliff Dwelling. Space is limited; please make advance reservations by calling (928) 467-2241. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring water and snacks for the three-milehike. Don’t forget a camera and favorite photo equipment such as a tripod and lenses. Tonto National Monument protects two cliff dwellings built by the Salado people over 700 years ago. Established as a national monument in 1907 by President Teddy Roosevelt. The Monument, at 26260 N. Highway 188, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call (928) 467-2241.
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Payson Campus Dean Pam Butterfield loves those kinds of stories. She is excited that GCC is teaching students a skill they can start making money with as soon as they have their certificate. Butterfield also is proud that the program is the least expensive in the state. She said some cosmetology programs can cost up to $18,000. Payson’s program costs students less than $5,000, said Butterfield. As an added bonus, if students would like to have an associate degree at the same time
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O B I T U A R I E S Alma Louise Sauder (1930-2015)
Alma Louise Sauder — Mother, Grandma, Friend — was born Nov. 15, 1930 to Fannie and Frank Pixler, in Paducah, Ky. She died Feb. 28, 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz. As a little girl, Alma developed a fondness for music and sang in her church choir. Colorado, California and Arizona were her homes as an adult, but she loved to take her family on road trips out of the city and into the mountains. Lake Louise in Canada was her favorite. Alma had a kind heart, especially for the underdog. She cared about people and let you know she was thinking about you with a chatty phone call. Alma was the photographer in
the family and enjoyed posing everyone at holiday gatherings. She delighted in operas, was a stickler for getting her hair done every Wednesday at the Backstreet Salon, was an armchair flower gardener and liked going to the stores around Payson — mostly just to visit with folks. Alma Louise Sauder was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Jim Pixler. She is survived by daughter, Kristy Sauder Dillon (Wayne Dillon); grandchildren, George Redwine and CeCe Dillon; nephews, David Pixler and Brian Pixler; and niece, Andria Brody. The family will hold private services in April.
Deanna Hershberger Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life will be held for Deanna (Dee) Hershberger at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street. The service will be followed by a reception at the church.
Brad Hicks (2015)
Brad Hicks, age 61, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 8:45 p.m. He was an exceptional horseman, carpenter and outdoorsman. He made his home in Beaver Valley for 15 years. He is survived by sister, Cathy; mother, Marjorie; and brother, Terry; also friends Doug, Sharon and John.
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Charlotte “Chickie” Trekas (1928-2015)
Charlotte “Chickie” Trekas, 86, a modern day “Wonder Woman” entered into rest on Feb. 23, 2015 in Gilbert, Ariz. In life she was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to so many. Charlotte, or “Chickie” as she would be known, was born March 7, 1928 in Gladstone, Mich. to Charles Beck and Emma C. Beck. The adventurous Chickie would move West in the 1960s with her husband, Gerald “Jocko” Trekas, and four children, and settled in the sleepy little town of Snowflake, Ariz. Her later years were spent in Deer Creek Village, a peaceful little village near Payson, Ariz. For Chickie, her physical life may be over, but her story is far from over. A little bit of her adventurous spirit was passed on to anyone she knew. Chickie could fish, hunt and cook up a stellar meal in a single day, all this with a smile and genuine love. When someone was in need, it was Chickie to the rescue; she did this throughout her physical life, never expecting anything in return; this was the Chickie way. An avid baker in her home, Chickie was known as a baking goddess; her creations from the oven were a gift of pure baking goodness. She could come up with a dessert out of nothing and could easily rival any chef on Food Network. This was not the extent of her talent; Chickie was known for her skill as a seamstress and creator of hand-crafted and beautiful quilts. These talents were learned from her grandmother, Lucier, whom she lived with for a time. With a good heart, Chickie raised her children with a love
that is currently being passed down and will be passed down from generation to generation. A devout Catholic, her faith became her words; her kindness and selflessness will be remembered by all. Although Chickie’s health declined in later years, her spirit and captivating smile remained intact till the very end. God truly blessed us by this humble woman; she will be missed with a heavy heart. Her passing is a void that can’t be filled and shouldn’t. The sorrow of her passing can only be comforted by our happy memories of her and the presence of her spirit. The sorrow is worth it, the real sorrow would be never knowing Chickie. She lives on through her family. Over her lifetime, she has planted seeds that will grow for generations. Imagine that for a moment, she is not here in a physical sense, but is here in spirit and the memories she left behind. Do not weep tears of sadness for her, but tears of joy. She is with God, she is with her husband Jerry and all those who passed before her. She no longer suffers any pain and dwells in tranquility with eternal life. You will be missed, until we meet again, we will cherish her in our hearts forever. Chickie is survived by brother, Marley Beck; sisters, Grayce E. Etchen, Janet Elson; children, Jonas J. Trekas, Clara L. Settle, Becky M. Hebert-Trekas, Tina L. Myers; grandchildren, Tammy Knight, Clay Settle, Jane Powers, Lily Settle, Ace Trekas, Jason Trekas, Buddy Hale, Tiffany Hale, Jena Magley, Randi McCarthy; and 22 great-grandchildren. www.samaritanfuneral home.com
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Make a difference as a volunteer
JustServe.org is a great way to find lists of Payson’s non-profit organizations that are in need of your help. There are many volunteer opportunities to choose from and you can have your pick at JustServe.org. From the Time-Out Shelter Thrift Store to the Humane Society to the Mogollon Monster Mudder Run, you have these choices and more. Add your talent by volunteering and help improve the quality of life in our community. Have questions? Call Roger Kreimeyer, (928) 468-1365 or Jay Phillips, (928) 978-2884.
Payson Walkers
The Payson Walkers group invites everyone to join its daily, hour-long walk, mostly on pavement. The start time is 9 a.m. from the following sites: Saturday: West end of Longhorn Sunday: Senior Circle parking lot Monday: Elks Lodge on Airport Road Tuesday: Parks and Recreation office, Green Valley Park. Wednesday: Walgreens Thursday: Payson Public Library Friday: Home Depot.
Tai Chi and Qigong
Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson. The program is especially de signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge, but donations are accepted to help the church with utility bills. For details, call (928) 478-6032.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meets from 2 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson. There are no fees or dues. Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 9783706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 8280917 or (928) 478-4361.
Alanon and Alateen St.
Alanon meets at 6 p.m., Monday at Philips Catholic Church,
Payson and at 1 p.m., Wednesday at Baptist Church on Star Valley Highway 260. For Alanon information, call Kali (503) 354-4402. For Alateen, call Helen at (928) 9786424.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a group for those with hurts, habits and hang-ups. Celebrate God’s healing power through eight recovery principles and Christ-centered 12 steps. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain Bible Church. For more information, call (928) 472-7800.
Rim Area Gardeners
The Rim Area Gardeners meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 9 at the Church of Christ, 401 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson. There will be a social hour followed by a program by Glen McCombs from Plant Fair Nursery. McCombs will share his knowledge of planting and maintaining fruit trees in Rim Country. The group’s Annual Garden Walk is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday May 9. Most of the gardens will be located in Payson, with a very interesting one in Flowing Springs. Tickets will be available soon.
Nominations sought
The Take Pride Project in Pine and Strawberry is seeking nominations for its Volunteer of the Year (2014) awards Anyone in Pine and Strawberry who is a volunteer and has made a contribution to the people of either or both communities may be nominated. Those previously nominated may be submitted for consideration, but a new application is required. Submit a typed, short resume of the individual’s contributions by Monday, April 1 to Take Pride Project in Pine & Strawberry, P.O. Box 1204, Pine, AZ 85544.
Photographers meet
The Rim Country Photography/ Camera Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 9. This month’s topic is a presentation on strobist photography by Allen Holder. Strobist photography relies on the use of off
camera flash for lighting and effects in photography. The presentation will be a primer on techniques and equipment used. Rim Country Camera Club-R3C is looking for a logo. Please submit your ideas to gempressphotos@ gmail.com. The meeting is open to all those interested in photography and there is no charge to attend. The meeting location is in the home of Harold Rush. Please call him at (928) 4749673 or (928) 978-1339 for directions and a map.
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Mark your calendars for March 28 and plan to shop Humane the Humane Society’s Resale Society Store and Vintage Boutique. of Central Arizona Jeanette, a local “Do It Yourself” home blogger, will be sharing ideas to “Find the DIY in You” and learn to turn ADOPTION thrift finds into stunning OPTIONS decor for your home. This event, sponsored by Country Design Style, is to bring awareness to thrift shops that benefit sheltered animals. Join us at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at the HSCAZ Resale Store, located at 510 W. Main St. Other news
• The next Payson PetSmart adoption event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 7. • The next Petco Fountain Hills adoption event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21. • Vouchers to spay/neuter cats are still available for Payson residents. Stop by the shelter during business hours and get yours today. We are located at 605 W. Wilson Ct. and open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can also reach us at (928) 474-5590. Adoptable Pets
Following are just two of the many wonderful pets available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Arizona shelter. All pets are already spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. To learn more, stop by the shelter or visit www. humanesocietycentralaz.org. SHELBY
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Democratic Women of Rim Country
The Democratic Women of Rim Country meet Tuesday, March 10 at noon at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. Come at 11:30 a.m. to order lunch and visit. The speaker is Betty Merritt, founder and director of The Merritt Center. She will tell how the center started and the work it does in assisting combat veterans in transition. For information, call Carol at (928) 468-1115.
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Glen McCombs of Plant Fair Nursery is the guest speaker at the March 9 Rim Area Gardeners’ meeting.
Payson Womans Club
The Payson Womans Club, the oldest service club in Payson, holds general membership meetings at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Payson Womans Club building, 510 W. Main St. Member ship is open to local women ages 18 and up.
Friendship Bible Class
Friendship Bible Class, a non-denominational Bible study for women, meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim. All women in the community are invited. For information, call Marilyn at (928) 474-6712.
Rim Country Optimist
Rim Country Optimist Club meets at 5:15 p.m. the second Tuesday at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant (Casino). The speaker March 10 is Kris Jacober, executive director of Arizona Friends of Foster Child Foundation. She will be speaking about the many ways the organiza-
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Eric Butterworth’s book, “Discover the Power Within You.” All are welcome. Sessions begin promptly at noon in the Payson Public Library meeting room. Upcoming “faithlifts” are March 11 and March 25.
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I am the great communicator! Like my sisters, I lived for seven years in a small, outdoor enclosure without much human contact. I am a gentle girl who loves to be petted. Just give me a little time to warm up, and I’ll roll over for belly rubs! I have never lived in a house, but the idea of lounging on a couch sounds great to me! Just be patient while I learn to adjust. I am also learning to walk on a leash. This walk stuff is pretty cool! I Shelby am used to having my sisters around, but haven’t really met many other dogs. I am generally pretty easygoing, so polite dogs should be okay. I would love to go home with my sister Gretchen!
tion supports foster youth from all over Arizona and how to support the foundation. In addition, those attending will hear about how local foster children may benefit from the foundation. There will be time for questions and, as always, visitors are welcome. Members of the Optimist Club wish to thank all those who participated in the Lip Sync Contest. The group’s next event is the 9th annual Fishing Festival at Green Valley Park beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 18. For further information about the Club or future events, contact Joan Young at (928) 472-2264 or go online to http://www.rimcountryoptimist.com.
Beyond Limits Disability Ministry Beyond Limits meets at the First Assembly of God Church, 1100 W. Lake Dr., Payson (next to Green
Valley Park) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 10. Beyond Limits is an interdenominational Christian group for adults with developmental disabilities, age 18 and older. For questions or further information, or if your church would like to host a monthly meeting, call Mark or Jennie Smith at (928) 468-8434.
Bridge results Winners for Wednesday, Feb. 25 were: Ruth Aucott and Judy Fox, first; Wanda Sitz and Phone Sutton, second; Sherry Proctor and Myrtle Warter, third. For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.
Unity ‘Faithlift’ Need a spiritual boost mid-week? Unity of Payson’s spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer will lead bi-weekly noon “faithlifts” using
The Breast Cancer Support Group meets in the “Common Room” of the Senior Apartments, 311 S. McLane (the big three-story blue building right in back of the high school – on the corner of McLane and Wade) from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., the second Thursday of every month. At the March 12 meeting, the group will host speaker Leilah Breitler. She is the founder of Pine’s Herb Stop and has worked as an herbalist for over 43 years. She has a pharma-assistance diploma and worked in an apothecary in Switzerland, which prepared her to become a well-trained herbalist and health care professional. She will be speaking on how to boost the immune system naturally and how to maintain a healthy body. She will also answer questions. For more information, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.
Daughters of the American Revolution
The March meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, March 13 in the conference room of the Payson Public Library. The speaker is Jane Baker, whose subject will be “Enslavement of Women and Children in Arizona.” The DAR focuses on preserving American history and securing America’s future through education and patriotism. Women age 18 and older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution are eligible for membership. Prospective members and guests are welcome at all meetings. For further information, please contact Regent Kathy Farrell at (928)472-9752 or Registrar Cathy Boone at (928) 474-3960.
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Flooding early this week boosted the flow of Tonto Creek to some 2,700 cubic feet per second, compared to the normal flow of about 200 cubic feet per second at this time of year. This Roundup file shot by Pete Aleshire shows one of the crossings over the creek in Tonto Basin after a similar storm last year. Flows dropped rapidly and the crossings should open soon. Aleshire also took the photo below last Saturday as snow built up on Highway 260 atop the Rim.
Rains cause flooding, refill C.C. Cragin Reservoir From page 1A Thursday, Tonto Creek continued to run at 338 cubic feet per second, down from 600 cubic feet per second on Wednesday. Flows stood at about three times normal. Water also rushed down the East Verde River at the height of the storm, blocking motorists at crossings. One motorist reportedly ignored the floodwater and tried to cross, before getting swept downstream, according to one motorist who saw the stranded car. Water also rushed down Pine Creek, causing additional flooding. The Tonto Natural Bridge State Park closed down the trails to the giant, cavern carved by Pine Creek from a massive deposit of travertine, made of dissolved limestone. The floodwaters washed out some trails, which may remain closed for some time, according to state park officials. On the other hand, the gush of rain nearly filled the C.C. Cragin Reservoir, demonstrating the capacity of the reservoir to com-
pletely refill in even a less than normal winter. The Salt River Project had nearly emptied the reservoir this fall to work on the pumps and structures in the dam. The dry winter left it less than 20 percent full prior to the belated onset of rains around New Year’s and then in the last two weeks of February. The reservoir now stands at about 85 percent full. Payson has rights to about 3,000 acre-feet annually from the reservoir, which will provide for the town’s long-term water supply. With climate projections calling for longer, more severe droughts in the Southwest, the town’s future depends critically on the reservoir. The continued closure of Tonto Creek had caused a variety of problems and isolated many homeowners. The Gila County Sheriff’s Office received word from the public works division that they had closed all three crossings, Store, Bar X and A-Cross, around 10 p.m. Monday. Staff put up barricades to keep traffic from trying to cross the swollen creek and officers will
cite those who disobey the closure with drivers also required to cover any costs incurred associated with a rescue. The county is monitoring the water flow in the creek, but says the crossings likely won’t be opened until the beginning of next week. Water flow in the creek went from 25 cubic feet per second Sunday to a height of 2,760 cubic feet per second midnight Tuesday. Tonto Creek feeds into Roosevelt Lake, which is current-
ly 47 percent full. The warming temperatures this week rapidly melted snow that had fallen on the Rim. However, the region’s ski resorts hoarded the precious snowfall they received. Sunrise Ski Resort in the White Mountains got about a foot of snow this week, allowing it to open all its runs. By the end of the week, the resort had 45 inches of groomed snow on the upper runs and 24 inches on the lower runs.
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Young girls track team features plenty of depth by
Keith Morris
roundup sports editor
It’s a young Payson High girls track and field team that opens the season today at the Queen Creek Sanders Montague Desert Classic. “We have an inexperienced team and don’t know what we’re going to get,� said Longhorns coach Jonathan Ball. “It’s hard to gauge based on practices. We seem to have some speed we didn’t have last year. But we’ll find out early.� The team competes in five events in the season’s first 19 days. Following today’s opening meet, the Horns head to Horizon for the Husky Invitational on March 14. Although it is a young team, the roster has increased to 32 girls this year. “I’m happy with it,� Ball said. “We’ve got more girls than last year.� Only three Longhorns qualified for the state meet individually a year ago and Ball said he hopes for more this spring. “We scored 4.5 points at the state meet last year. I’m looking for a vast improvement on that. We’re looking for girls to step up and qualify for state. I’m optimistic.� Leading the way this year are juniors Rachel Knauer and Abby Greenleaf, who qualified for last year’s Division 3 state meet along with Danya Svir, who has graduated. Knauer is a two-time qualifier in the 400 meters. She’s expected to compete in that, as well as in the 100 and 200 this spring after racing in the 200, 400 and 4x100 and 4x400 relays at state as a sophomore. Although she’s made it to state in the 400 twice, she’s yet to advance to the finals. “That’s definitely her goal and possible this year,� Ball said of reaching the finals. “She had shin splints last year. She doesn’t get up on her toes and we’re a little more mindful of that and working with her on that this year.� Greenleaf qualified in the 800 a year ago and competed in four events at the state meet. She also ran on the 4x100, 4x400 and 4x800 relays. “Abby’s about the toughest athlete we’ve had,� Ball said. “She ran in four events at state. That’s incredible. She’s a freakish track athlete. She has both speed and endurance.� Ball said she’ll concentrate more on the 1,600 and drop the
4x100 this season. “We’re going to utilize her more in distance events this year and probably won’t use her in the sprint relay,� the coach said. “Carlos Lopez has been working with her trying to get her 5:55 PR in the 1,600 down. She could be one of the top girls in the state in the 1,600. She just missed qualifying last year.� Greenleaf is coming off a broken hip that ended her cross country season early last fall. So she’s been told to take it easy and drop out of a race if she feels pain. But things have gone well during practice so far. “We’ve been able to put her through challenging workouts,� Ball said. “And she’s got some pop she didn’t
have last year.� Three of the four who ran on last year’s 4x400 relay that finished eighth in the state meet return. While Svir is gone, Knauer, Greenleaf and junior Kandace Baez are back. All four members who ran in the 4x800 relay that finished 17th at state — Baez, Mackenzie Mann, Anna Schouten and Greenleaf — return. But that doesn’t mean that or any other relay won’t change. “Everything’s open,� Ball said. “We’ve got enough depth that we can experiment with the relays.� Senior McKyla McCrary, a two-time state qualifier in the 3,200 who also ran in the 4x800 at last year’s state meet “is working real hard and going to help us out quite a bit,� Ball said. Among the newcomers this season is sophomore Delayne Bowman, who should run the 400 and possibly the 4x100 and 4x400. “She was our second best in the 60m assessment, running stride-for-stride with Rachel,� Ball said. In addition to open events, sophomore Shay England will likely run on at least a couple of relays, possibly the 4x100 and 4x400. Junior Taryn North is another new member of the team the coach is expecting to contribute, probably in the 4x100 and 4x400, as well as open races. “Taryn’s a strong athlete who’s going to help us,� the coach said. “She’s a little injured now and won’t be cleared until (March 6). Her sister, freshman Kamryn North, is a distance runner who could run the 4x400 and 4x800, as well as the 800 and 1,600. “She’s a strong athlete and very competitive,� Ball said. “That’s what I like about some of these new kids, they’re very competitive.� Freshman Kyra Ball should also help in the distance events after a strong cross country campaign. Sophomore Sadie Sweeney should play a key role in the discus and shot put. “She’s a heck of a thrower,� the coach said. “She’s gone over 100 feet in the discus already, which would have been in the top four at state last year.� Junior Rylee Chapman is expected to be one of the team’s best performers in the jumping events and should help in the 200 and 400.
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At top, six girls expected to play key roles on the girls track team are (from left) Kandace Baez, Rachel Knauer, Abby Greenleaf, Delayne Bowman, Shay England and Taryn North. At bottom left and right respectively, Knauer and Greenleaf, the team’s only returning individual state qualifiers, look to improve on strong sophomore campaigns. At far left, Sadie Sweeney leads the Longhorns in the throwing events.
Sport shoe program just keeps on growing by
Keith Morris
roundup sports editor
Like a growing child, the Payson United Methodist Church Sport Shoe Program keeps getting bigger. Shoes are one of the most expensive pieces of equipment required to play baseball, softball or soccer. And since kids grow so quickly, shoes usually don’t last more than one season, meaning parents are buying new shoes every year. So, four years ago, Joyce and Larry Kennedy decided to do something about it. That was the beginning of the program, which gives athletic shoes to children who need them. “Shoes are expensive, that’s why we started this program,� Joyce said. “It’s a mission my husband and I started through the church to give kids baseball and soccer shoes.� When people donate cleats that their kids have outgrown, the Kennedys clean and sanitize them and give them away to a child in need of shoes to participate in either soccer or Little League baseball or softball. “We also have several pairs of new shoes donated this year,� Larry said. “We have about dou-
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Tom Herbolsheimer (left) and Payson United Methodist Church pastor Carl Peterson display some of the sport shoes available at no cost to kids through the Sport Shoe Program. ble the 80 shoes we ended last season with.� Larry said the program has been so successful because kids outgrow shoes so quickly that it just makes sense that many of the cleats would be fine for another
season or two if only they still fit. “It gets expensive buying new shoes every year,� he said. Tables will be set up near the fields at Rumsey Park and the Kiwanis Fields during the
first several days of soccer and Little League practices and for Saturday’s Little League tryouts, which begin at 9 a.m. “We’ll go out to the tryouts and practices to make sure the kids have shoes in their size,� Joyce said. “We have 155 pairs of shoes to give out and people have donated a bunch of brand new shoes. We load all those shoes in our truck and we’re out at the game or practice at least an hour before it starts.� Larry said the program, geared toward pre-kindergarten through middle school kids, has been a big hit. “It’s really gone like gangbusters,� he said. “When we go out there the parents are always happy to see us and the kids are all smiles and very happy to get them.� Tom Herbolsheimer helps the Kennedys clean and distribute the shoes. PUMC pastor Carl Peterson is also involved in the program. The Kennedys are doing their best to make people aware of the program. “Courtney Spawn with Parks & Rec is good about letting us know when they’re having coaches meetings and we’ll go down and
let them know about it,� Larry said. The couple said the shoes don’t have to be returned. “They’re theirs to keep,� Larry said. “They don’t have to return them, but we’ll gladly accept them if they want to donate them.� Shoes may also be picked up or dropped off at United Methodist
Church, located at 414 N. Easy St. from 8 a.m. to noon, MondaysFridays. For more information, call Larry or Joyce Kennedy at (928) 468-8887 or (928) 978-1882 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. You may also call the church at (928) 474-0485.
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aroundthe rim Rim schools enjoy history of generosity from MSA The Mogollon Sporting Association’s $75 and may be purchased from any mission to support schools and local MSA member or by calling Jack Koon at youth programs most certainly will take (928) 474-1662. on even greater importance next year Where the Buffalos roam when Gov. Ducey’s proposed budget strips Arizona’s schools of millions of The Pine Strawberry School dollars. Kindergarten Transition Team is hostThat means the MSA could be called ing a series of informational meetings upon more frequently to help support for prospective kindergartners and their classrooms, sports and extracurricular parents at 5 p.m. March 24, April 21 and activities. May 19 in room 108. Parents Depending on the MSA for should RSVP the school so staff financial support is nothing new rattlin’ can have sufficient materials for youth programs because the the rim and refreshments available. organization has been doing so The school will be in recess generously since its inception March 9 to March 20 for spring in 1991. break. Students and teachers will return March 23. Almost every scholastic or Also at the school, the Buff extracurricular program in local softball team defeated Oak schools has at one time received Creek last week and the annual financial help from the MSA. talent show turned out to be a During my years as a huge success. Roundup reporter I covered Max Foster No winners were declared, seemingly countless stories of Superintendent/Principal Cody the MSA stepping up to fund youth programs that were in dire straits. Barlow said, because “they are all winIn addition, the MSA has long funded ners in our book for having the courage and worked tirelessly on outdoor conser- to perform in front of an audience.” The archery team traveled Feb. 21 to vation projects. The efforts of MSA have earned the Sierra Vista for a National Archery in organization the Arizona Public School Schools shoot-out and as usual Micheal Community Organization Award of Merit. Aguon paced the Buffalo effort scoring In 2005, MSA was inducted into the a team high 261 that included seven perArizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. A year fect 10s or bull’s-eyes. Aguon was first among the 21 middle later, MSA was named the Conservation school boys, first of seven eighth-grade Organization of the Year. For the MSA to continue its rich his- boys and fourth overall among 37 boys. Raci Miranda was second among the tory of philanthropy, members count on money earned at the organization’s Pine Strawberry shooters with a 259 that earned her the gold medal among sixthannual banquets. This year, the event begins at 4 p.m., grade girls. Her score was highlighted by Saturday, May 2 at Mazatzal Casino with six 10s. Emma Paine shot a 258 with nine 10s a no-host happy hour. At 6 p.m., a prime rib buffet will be to take second among the sixth-grade served and at 7 p.m. the real hootin’ girls. Caleb Barlow, the principal’s son, and hollerin’ begins with the raffle and posted a 258 and was first in the sixthauction. grade boys division and second among Around the Rim Country, the annual banquets are recognized as being the middle school boys. Darby McFarland shined in the elesome of the most festive, celebratory and worthwhile events on the social calen- mentary girls division finishing second dar drawing movers and shakers from and was first among the fifth-grade girls at 231 around Northern Gila County. The banquets are also recognized as Barton calls for more school funds a golden opportunity for attendees to be on the receiving end of high-dollar prizes. It was refreshing to hear that Brenda At past banquets, the MSA has raffled Barton (R-Payson) was one of four and auctioned admission tickets to pro Republican legislators to call upon Gov. sporting events, ATVs, all-expenses paid Doug Ducey to increase base funding for hunting and fishing trips, camping equip- the state’s K-12 school by $72 million. ment, butchered sides of beef, fishing She did so in an essay that went pubequipment, archery outfits, signed out- lic on March 1. door prints, jewelry, gun safes, vacations Sen. Steve Pierce of Prescott, Sen. Jeff and enough high-dollar firearms to outfit Dial of Chandler and Sen. Adam Driggs a small army. of Phoenix joined Barton in the plea to All of which has led to the banquets the governor. generating more than $2 million, which In the essay, the four also asked that has eventually been donated to local there be funding for all-day kindergarten causes. saying doing so would “reaffirm Gov. Individual dinner/banquet tickets are Ducey’s commitment to reading by third
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The celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday wraps up tomorrow, March 7, at the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library. Children will have a chance to win a Dr. Seuss book with a matching stuffed animal during a raffle on the final day. grade.” As a retired educator of 37 years, I never considered Barton an advocate for public education and I don’t know many that do. Seuss celebration ends tomorrow
The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library’s celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, which began March 3, wraps up tomorrow March 7. During the library’s celebration, assistant manager Ann Pendleton set up displays of all Dr. Seuss books available locally. Children, after leafing through the books on display, had the opportunity to complete an activity sheet and turn it in for a raffle ticket for drawings for Dr. Seuss books and matching stuffed animals. The drawings will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow. Students do not need to be present to win. The local celebration was one of thousands held at schools and libraries around the country as part of the “Read Across America” program. Also at the library, “Pre-School Story Time and Activities” is held from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Wednesday. The program is open to all children 3 to 5 years of age and includes music, stories, games, counting, listening, crafts and physical activities. Wii gaming sessions for children of all ages are held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Sessions for children in kindergarten to fifth grade are held those same days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parental discretion is advised. Donate to fuel reduction
The Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee is now accepting donations to help pay for the 2015 pickup program that is expected to cost $75,000.
The pickups are considered the most important safety checks in protecting our two communities from a catastrophic wildfire. Tax deductible donations can be made by check payable to: Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, Inc. and mailed to P/S Fuel Reduction, P.O. Box 67, Pine, AZ 85544. For more information, call (928) 9700713 or visit: www.psfuelreduction.org. Aerial burns
Over the past few weeks, the U.S. Forest Service has conducted several prescribed aerial ignition burns in the Rim Country. Some residual smoke settled over Pine, Strawberry and surrounding areas. Fire specialists say aerial ignitions allows them to treat areas that would be difficult to reach by foot. Those fires decrease the amount of brush and debris on the forest floor, thus releasing nutrients back into the soil and improving its health. Low intensity burns also protect natural resources and decrease dangers to firefighters and homeowners in the area. Tax help now
Moderate and low income taxpayers over 60 may now receive free tax preparation and electronic filing from AARP volunteers. The service is available each Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Payson. Taxpayers must bring with them Social Security cards for all those claimed on the return, photo ID, last year’s tax return and 2014 tax supporting documents for the Affordable Care Act. Call Joan at (928) 472-6229 or Bob at (928) 472-7588 for more information.
Mother Nature had other ideas about spring’s arrival Did I say that spring was around the corner? Mother Nature obviously had other ideas. First we had rain, about an inch-and-a-quarter, which turned to slush and then snow up until Tuesday afternoon. Still there is no guarantee there won’t be more for the high country. My husband is really happy he didn’t have to dig out the snow shovel this time. There may have been two inches at the most and it’s melting fast. The weekend was extremely quiet the for the Village; everyone was hun- village kered down drinking hot chocolate and making homemade soup. The guys enjoyed a weekend that included no outside chores, they relaxed and watched their favorite television shows and imbibed a few brews. My weekend was frustrating — starting on Friday and didn’t end Janet until Monday afternoon. My computer Snyder again was acting up and showing me a pink screen. I brought the culprit (the tower) to the experts for a diagnostic check. They concluded that my hard drive experienced an electrical surge or charge causing the problem. They called it a “dirty power” problem and suggested a new tower and I was told that the tower was “iffy” to keep working. After some of my own investigation, I was told by a few other experts I knew, the solution was a new “c-mos” battery, a new power surge protector and a backup external hard drive in case of a another breakdown or “crash.” I was told that power surge protectors wear out after a few years — surprising news for me. I had no idea they wore out. I did some checking at a Valley store for the power surge protector and found one with 1030 joules, what-
ever that is, for about $ $90 and an external hard drive for about $57. If what I was told is true about the surge protectors, I will need to buy another one for our television and DVD player. It looks as if I will be spending a good bit of change, but well worth it if these items save me from buying a new computer and new television. So for now, the computer is up and running, but for how long is utterly unknown. The weather is still on the chilly side, which is great for making soup for lunch or dinner. One of my husband’s favorite kinds is anything made with lentil beans. Joan Phippeny submitted this recipe for the “Fireflies Can Cook” cookbook. The soup is a hearty one and easy to make. Lentil Vegetable Soup with Italian Sausage
1 package mild Italian sausage 1 cup lentils 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, diced 2 medium celery stalks, sliced 3/4 pound red potatoes, cubed to about 3/4-inch square 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can stewed, Italian style diced tomatoes 1 quart chicken broth 1 cup sliced mushrooms water as needed Remove casing from sausage and cut into bite size pieces. Add oil to large Dutch oven. Brown sausage. Add lentils to sausage and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then turn down heat to simmer. Add carrots, celery, potatoes and garlic. Simmer for an hour. Water may be added to keep liquid level above mixture. Add tomatoes and mushrooms and continue cooking for about an
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Gary and Joan Norem of Tonto Village III and the Valley, started off the month of March with their birthdays on March 1. Gary is the chairman of the Hellsgate Fire Board and Joan is a Domino Diva. They both have volunteered their time and efforts to make the fire department run efficiently. Thank you for your help. Martha Bartlett is next with a birthday on March 4. Martha is a Hellsgate firefighter and has been for many years. Have a wonderful birthday, Martha, don’t let those other firefighters play any jokes on you. On March 6, Eric Kirchhoefer adds another candle. Eric has been a fire board member for the now merged Tonto Village Fire Department for many years. Thank you for your service. Trey Shill will be another year older on March 7. Have a great day. Our fishing buddy, Theresa Meeker is another year older — ssh, don’t tell anybody, it’s the big 60. I hope you have a wonderful birthday anyway and enjoy your favorite cheesecake. Forget the number of years. On March 9, my one and only Bill has reached the 80-year mark, and in good health too, after a pacemaker was added to his heart. He tells me he only wants eight candles on his German chocolate cake, one for each decade. He said he is not about to blow out 80 candles. Love you, Hon. That’s all the news for Tonto Village for this week. Since the winter is pretty slow newswise, email me with items you would like to be included in my column. My email address is: janet_snyder2001@ yahoo.com.
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Back in New York City our thirdgrade teacher used to bring in “spoils” from the Staten Island Advance to help us learn how to write. She would give each of us a paper and let us pick out an article and write one like it. By the time I left her classroom in 1940 I had decided I was going to be a writer. Can you imagine how easily and happily I fitted into the offices of the New London Day as a teenager when good fortune brought me a part-time job there? The minute I set eyes on those giant presses I felt I had found my home. A job in the pressroom opened up as graduation approached. Imagine my disappointment when Jack Crewes, my boss, took me your turn aside and pointed out that if I chose to work in the pressroom it would cost me my hearing. “It’s a choice,” he said solemnly. Well I was young, but I knew how much Tom Garrett good hearing means to a happy life, and so I made a choice I’ve never regretted. Anyway, my goal was to become a writer, not a pressman. I graduated from high school in June 1949, but found there were no suitable openings at the Day. Almost exactly a year later, in June 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. I joined an Air National Guard outfit that was called up almost immediately. I served about three years, some of it in Iceland, where I studied photography to make myself more valuable to the Day. But when I returned home there were still no open jobs open at the paper! Or anywhere. It was called the Eisenhower Recession. Two years later with still nothing open at the paper, I re-enlisted in the Air Force. I soon found that an ability to write was a big plus in an Air Force career. I also began writing for magazines, although my main interest had shifted from writing to science. Then I met my beloved wife, got married, and began taking college courses in my spare time, including courses I felt would help a writing career, even though it now seemed an unlikely reality. It didn’t take me long, however, to discover that most writers begin as freelancers anyway, and so if you want to write the way to do it is to just sit down and write. I sold my first short story in 1962 as soon as Lolly and I and our firstborn arrived back in the states, and by the time we were overseas again in 1963 I was hard at it, writing articles and short stories and submitting them with happy success, never once receiving a rejection. By the time we returned to the states I was writing a regular a weekly column for This Week magazine. It was a great life, having something interesting in addition to my day job, something that brought in a few extra dollars for Lolly. Oddly enough, I quit writing for four years while I was in England because I got interested in painting and found out — to my utter amazement — people would pay to own the things I painted. Color-blind, and with no talent that I knew of, I sold more than 225 oils. Explain that, Johnny! Out of the Air Force after 21 years, I chose a degree in chemistry, physics and biology. I also chose to teach. Why? It was what I had been doing for much of my Air Force career. I liked it. While teaching I wrote in my spare time, making a few thousand extra each year. Finally, Lolly and I retired, came up here to the Rim Country to spend the rest of our lives making a happy home, and I finally quit writing. Then I saw a letter in the Roundup hinting that many people did not understand school prayer laws, so I wrote and submitted a five-part article. And so, here I am, Johnny, still writing and still happy. Been a long run, hasn’t it?
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1980-1989 – High Times and a New Music Video Age
The election of Ronald Reagan ushered in a new political era. Fortunately, he survived and recovered from an assassination attempt in 1981, the same year that also saw the assassination of Egyptian Anwar Sadat. A severe recession in 1981-82 was followed by a strong economic recovery that continued through most of the decade. Even a record stock market crash in Photos provided by DJ Craig October 1987 marked only a temMichael Jackson became the King of Pop in the 1980s when his porary interruption in the high album “Thriller” smashed all records with total sales. times that made “yuppies” (young upwardly-mobile professionals) a “Cats,” “Les Miserables” and with her mid-decade chart-topsymbol of the era. ping hits “Saving All My Love for “Phantom of the Opera.” The July 1981 wedding of In sports, the San Francisco You” and “Greatest Love of All.” Prince Charles to Lady Diana The popularity of “big-hair” 49ers topped the NFL and the Spencer captured a worldwide Los Angeles Lakers won five NBA rockers Aerosmith, Van Halen audience of hundreds of millions. titles. Mike Tyson took over as and Heart surged by the middle The 1985 death of Rock Hudson the heavyweight boxing champi- of the decade, while newcomers alerted Americans to the scourge on, John McEnroe and Jimmy Def Leppard and Bon Jovi set the of AIDS that would claim nearly Connors battled for supremacy stage for the boom in heavy-metal 100,000 American lives by the in tennis, as Martina Navratilova and hard-rock bands like Motley end of the decade. The space and Chris Evert ruled the wom- Crue, Whitesnake, Poison and shuttle Challenger exploded after Guns N’ Roses. British bands en’s court. takeoff in 1986, killing its seven Duran Duran, the Eurythmics astronauts, including teacher The Top Artists and Songs and Culture Club rose to the top Christa McCauliffe. (I’ll bet many of the 1980s of the American charts. readers remember exactly where The Cars with “Shake It Up,” One of the most important they were when this tragedy was musical events of the 1980s was the Talking Heads with “Burning announced.) the rise of music video, led by Down the House,” the Police with Steven Spielberg’s epic “E.T., MTV, starting in 1981. “Every Breath You Take,” and the The Extra Terrestrial” The program became so B-52’s with “Love Shack” went was the movie phenom- dj’s music popular that by mid-de- from playing in clubs and colenon of the decade, while trivia cade pop artists were all lege-town bars to filling arenas. “Star Wars” sequels Youngsters New Edition, New defined by their videos. and other movies such Equally momentous Kids on the Block and Debbie as “Raiders of the Lost was the emergence of the Gibson found phenomenal sucArk,” “Back to the compact disc. By 1987, cess among teeny boppers. And Future,” “Platoon,” and CD sales soared by near- at decade’s end, the finely chothe warm Kevin Costner ly 100 percent to exceed reographed music videos of Janet baseball classic “Field 100 million units, and the Jackson, Milli Vanilli and Paula of Dreams” captured the following year they sur- Abdul inspired a resurgence in DJ Craig attention of millions. passed vinyl album sales dance music. On television, situBoosted by the hugely popfor the first time. ation comedies made a strong Michael Jackson’s late-1982 ular “Purple Rain” soundtrack, comeback with the huge suc- album “Thriller” smashed all Prince was the 1980s No. 1 R&B cess of “The Cosby Show” and records with total sales of more star, followed by the enduring “Cheers”; while prime-time soap than 40 million units, leading to his Stevie Wonder. The blues weloperas “Dallas” and “Dynasty” self-proclaimed King of Pop title. comed two brilliant stars in won over audiences. “Hill Street Madonna was the era’s foremost Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robert Blues” was TV’s top drama and female icon with her trend-set- Cray. Country music’s top-sellers “The Wonder Years” became ting styles and on the strength of the 1980s were Willie Nelson an enduring favorite. American of her seven No. 1 hits, includ- (“Always on My Mind”), Conway entertainment habits continued ing “Like a Virgin” and “Who’s Twitty (“Slow Hand”) and Merle to be transformed by technology That Girl.” Bruce Springsteen hit Haggard (“I Think I’ll Just Stay and by 1988 over half of all house- new heights with his 1984 album Here and Drink”); with Randy holds subscribed to cable TV and “Born in the U.S.A.,” rivaled only Travis and the Judds ranking as had a videocassette recorder. by U2 with 1987’s “The Joshua the hottest new artists. Trumpet Broadway lit up with the Tree.” Whitney Houston became virtuoso Wynton Marsalis became long-running productions of an instant pop-music goddess the most important new jazz giant
Willie Nelson had a huge hit with “Always on My Mind.”
Madonna scored seven No. 1 hits in the ’80s, making her the era’s foremost female icon. to hit the scene in decades. At the end of the 1980s, a gradual transformation began — the minority within mainstream pop music (women, country, rap and “alternative” rock) would become the majority in the century’s last decade. We’ll see how that played out next week. This week’s question
Michael Jackson’s massive success with his 1982 album “Thriller” was simply unimaginable, with seven of its nine tracks reaching the Billboard Hot100 top-10. Which of the following Jackson songs from that album made it to No. 1 and later became a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hit? A) “Billie Jean,” B) “Man in the Mirror,” C) Dirty Diana,” or D) “Black and White”?
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So far, El Niño falling short of predictions Christopher Creek hadn’t had but a quarter of an inch another week of sky-borne liquid in the in the creek entire month of February. Now January held its own with three-and-three-quarters inches. A lot of that came from that New Year’s Eve snowstorm. What was the name of that storm? Does anybody remember? Rod Britain Months back those folks who keep track of things said we had a high percentage chance of an El Niño winter. Well, percentages continued to be adjusted down and down until they quit talking about it. Although it hasn’t been all that cold, we haven’t the snow. What we’re getting is half an El Niño winter ... El Ni. The fact that they do their best to sensationalize everything in those talking head cable broadcast factories back East means little to us. They jump around, screaming, when they hear some thunder. They lean into a treacherous breeze and flop on the ground to make a snow-angel. When forecasts don’t pan out they go on and on, ad nauseam, about modeling and how the European model was usually the most reliable. Leave the Europeans alone. They have their own storms to worry about. You see now where they have taken to naming winter storms. Who does that? It’s not like they’re a pet that’s going to hang around for years. Then to top it off they have this new name for the cold weather. They call it a polar vortex something-or-other. Come on and leave It alone … it’s the weather. Back East, Sparta is the name they put on their current storm, or is it Thor? So, how many storms have they had this year? Let’s see, A, B, C, D … T , that’s 20 snowstorms! Congratulations! We’re on No. 2. All their storms have come out of Canada. When one comes up out of the Gulf of California, doesn’t
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it get a name? Since this just our second storm of the season here in Rim Country, we better had come up with a name on our own … so we can keep them straight. What we don’t need are names like Sparta and Thor, which are already action figures down on the shelves at Toys R Us. My suggestion for the name of our New Year’s Eve storm would have been: “Absolutely Perfect Timing.” It was the first storm of the year and it starts with the letter A … so far, so good. We had some good rain in January, but nothing you would want to put a name to. Then about 10 days ago they started getting us all excited about a change in the jet stream and the big Pacific storm out of the Gulf of Alaska headed our way. They talked about up
to five inches of rain and two to four inches of snow under the Rim and big snows above 7,000 feet. You would think about callin’ this storm “Bust” but it really wasn’t. We ended up with an inch of snow and two-and-a-half inches of total precipitation. So, my nomination for storm No. 2 is “Beautiful.” The rains came nice and easy and the snow didn’t need shoveling. The creek’s up, but the boulders aren’t rolling. The winds weren’t bad and other than a couple of accidents on SR 260 on top of the Rim things were “Beautiful.” This all leads me to my story. You see, other than a fine, one-inch pork chop and corn casserole dinner last Saturday night and a “Hope to see a lot of folks at Taste of Rim tomorrow night” there wasn’t much to share this week. Talkin’ accidents in the icy conditions a story came to mind. It was recently related by “Two Tall” Bill Hamner who has risked his life time after time plowing snow on the edge of the Rim between here and Heber for the last dozen years. We had been discussing the forest thinning between the highway and town and what a fine job they’re doing with those machines — cutting, moving and stacking all those hundreds and hundreds of ponderosas. Bill told us that five or six years ago he had the midnight to noon shift and that he had been pushing snow all night. The snow wasn’t all that deep, but he had to stay after it. He said he was near snow-blind and dog-tired come daylight. Outside Heber he was plugging along and he sees this vertical ponderosa pine moving in the woods. He shook his head and rubbed his eyes and thought he might be in trouble. He looked again and, sure enough, all the other trees stood still, but that one was still moving. It was about then he saw the machine. That contract cutter was out there thinning in the early morning … and that’s another week in the Creek.
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TRUCKS 1997 F-250 4x4, 4Dr, Ladder Rack and Tool Box, Good Work Truck, $7500.obo Call Dale 928-358-2477
EMPLOYMENT DENTAL Experienced Dental Assistant Fax Resume to 928-474-7448
WANTED: Experienced Dental Assistant
Find what you’re looking for or sell what you’re tired of looking at in the Payson Roundup classifieds Call 474-5251 today.
Fax Resume to 928-474-7448 DRIVERS DRIVER WANTED Payson area full time seasonal from Oct-Apr. Must have CDL Class B with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement, Pay D.O.E. Call 928-474-3334
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination call the Arizona Attorney General’s Office
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
LIVESTOCK WORKERS
Order: 10074644 Cust: -Ace Hardware and Nursery Must possess 6 months experience as a livestock worker and provide one letter of Keywords: Cashieres reference to that experience. Dates of need: 04/05/2015 to 12/15/2015. art#: 20124850 Two temporary position openings. $875.00 per month plus housing and food. Class: Customer Service Returning employees may be offered longevity pay and/or production bonus. May be Size: 2.00 X 2.00 asked to sign a contract. Live in mobile camp or bunkhouse. 3/4 work guarantee. Must be able to ride a horse and repair fences. May be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. All work tools and equipment provided. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worker will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Feeds and waters livestock on range or at ranch headquarters. Herds, examines animals for diseases and injuries, vaccination of livestock, and applies medications and insect sprays, delivery of offspring, branding or identification marks and castration of livestock. Cleans and repairs stalls. Maintain ranch buildings and equipment. Assist with irrigating, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock.
JOHN HALANDRAS RANCH/RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO Call Craig Workforce Center, (970) 824-3246 or contact your nearest State Workforce Center. Refer to order #CO6059487
Water Truck Driver - Minimum 5 Yrs. Exp. - CDL with Tanker Endorsement, Acceptable PSP Report and MVR Boot Truck Driver - Minimum 5 Yrs. Exp. - CDL with Tanker Endorsement, Acceptable PSP Report and MVR SERVICE AREA INCLUDES SOUTHWESTERN STATES MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL
APPLY AT WWW.FNFINC.COM OR CALL 480-929-9675 Applications will be accepted 2/27/15 through 3/13/15 EEO/AA/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Gila County Career Opportunities Globe:
Payson:
Lube Specialist Public Health Nurse Juvenile Detention Officer Community Health Specialist Courtroom Clerk Technician
Part-time Deputy Constable Juvenile Detention Officer WIC Nutritionist
Bylas: Early Literacy Community Liaison
Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd Globe and Payson
911 Dispatcher • Detention Officer • Deputy Sheriff • Public Health Nurse (Jail) 911 System Coordinator** • Temporary Accounting Clerk Specialist Gila County is an equal opportunity employer
Applications and salary information available at: www.gilacountyaz.gov **indicates position covers Globe and Payson Order: 10074541 Cust: -Gila Community College Distric Keywords: Cosmetology Instructor art#: 20124692 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 4.00
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You’ll find a receptive audience for sales with an ad in the Payson Roundup classifieds!
CALL THE PAYSON ROUNDUP at 474-5251 or drop in 708 N. BEELINE
Majestic Rim Retirement Living is looking to fill a part-time universal specialist position. The position includes two 12-hr shifts; Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 pm – 7:00 am. Duties involve housekeeping, security, concierge and hospitality services as needed. Looking for a caring individual with a strong desire to work with an elderly population. Background check and references are required. Please apply at Majestic Rim – 310 E. Tyler Parkway. For additional information, call (928) 474-3912. Majestic Rim is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Order: 10073824 Cust: -Gila County Personnel Keywords: Weekly 3x3 art#: 20123738 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 3.00
CASHIERS
Outgoing personality and a willingness to work weekends a must. Energetic, fun environment. Flexible hours. Paid training. Excellent employee discounts. Competitive salary and bonus incentives.
Order: 10074595 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: water infrastructure analyst art#: 20124777 Class: Mechanical Size: 2.00 X 2.00
UNIVERSAL SPECIALIST
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:
Tractor, 2009 Montana Diesel w/6’ Bucket, 6’ Gannon, 4x4, Shuttle Shift, Model 2740, 230 Hours, Excellent Condition, In Payson, $13,500.obo Bill 928-830-0055
HARDWARE & NURSERY
NOW HIRING PART-TIME
Town of Payson Water Infrastructure Specialist KU SOXV H[FHOOHQW EHQHĂ€WV
Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x207; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 03/26/15. EOE Order: 10073430 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20123185 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00
Join our friendly Team
Order: 10074625 Cust: -Majestic Rim / Compass Senior Keywords: Universal Worker art#: 20124722 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 3.00
RETAIL Chaparral Pines Golf Club Needs: FT Seasonal Assist. Maintenance Help, ASAP w/Experience in Repairs, Plumbing and Electrical, $10.p/h. Pick-up Application at Security Gate
www.TomRUSSELLinsurance.com
Order: 10074635 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Serv Keywords: John Halandras Ranch art#: 20124839 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00
APPLY IN PERSON MONDAY-FRIDAY Ace Hardware & Nursery 507 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ
Medicare Plans (all types) Affordable Care Act Life • Dental Long-term Care
Don’t delay... Adopt a Cat TODAY!
Must be 15 years or older Pick up applications at Parks and Recreation Office 1000 W. Country Club Dr. Payson, AZ
Order: 10074586 Cust: -FNF Construction Keywords: Drivers art#: 20124765 Class: Drivers Size: 3.00 X 3.00
Make delicious, moist smoked meats, fish, etc...30-inch Masterbuilt Electric Smoker “Smokehouse� Digital temperature control, timer Used just 1 year. Originally $180, sell for $100. (928) 978-0703
MULE DEER HEAD IMPRESSIVE Verry Impressive Rack Ready to Hang 317-523-7030 or 928-468-1448
FT Maintenance/Laborer, Seasonal Position $10hr. Must have AZ DL/Apply in person: The Rim Golf Community Association 904 S. Beeline HWY Suite B NO PHONE CALLS PERMITTED
1999 Ford F250, XLT Super Cab, 4x4, Very Clean Inside and Out, 95K Miles, 8595.
FITNESS EQUIPMENT
MISCELLANEOUS
HEAD START Come join a WINNING TEAM!
Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375
1997 Nissan Path Finder, 6 spd manual transmission, 6 cylindar 4wd, Very CLean inside/out; looks like new, 4995.
Like New, Elliptical by Nordic Track, $300. Schwin Exercise Bike $60. Padded Workout Bench $15. Call 928-476-5866
MISCELLANEOUS
Program provided by Pinal Gila Community Child Services is 100% federally funded. EOE.
Alligator, Juniper or Oak, Can Mix, Call for Prices 928-535-5503
Firewood:
SERVICES
GENERAL
Apply today at www.applitrack.com/ pgccs/Onlineapp
FIREWOOD AND YARD CLEANING “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE� Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal w/Hauling-Service. We also do Backhoe Work.
EDUCATION
Get the best results!
Instructor Opening
Cosmetology Instructor GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, in partnership with Eastern Arizona College, has a Cosmetology Instructor posi on open in Payson. Excellent salary and beneďŹ ts oered. The Posi on Open No ce, which includes applica on instruc ons and other important informa on, may be viewed and printed at h p://www.eac.edu/Working_at_EAC/list.asp Or, you may call 928-428-8915 to have a no ce mailed or faxed. Closes at 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015. Equal Opportunity Employer Gila Community College continues to provide outstanding academic and workforce development programs to the adults of Gila County. COME BE A PART OF OUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!
McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth. The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour. Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.
PAYSON Please pick-up an application and learn of the opportunities available at your McDonald’s today.
To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com
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PAYSON ROUNDUP
PAYSON ROUNDUP CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction
New Homes,Remodels,Decks, Painting, Garages, Wood/Tile Floors, Affordable Prices, Don 928-978-1996, Lic. & Bonded, Res. Lic.#ROC185345 Commercial Lic.#ROC182282 In Payson Area 35 years
R.W.P. CARPENTRY & REMODELING: Quality Additions, Cabinet Installation, Decks, Finnish Work, Painting, Drywall, Etc.20yrs Experience, Licensed & Bonded ROC200461, Payson B/L#PH9305, Call Robin 1-928-595-1816
HANDYMAN DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling, Firewood. 928-478-6139 JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Drywall/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823
HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2014
HOME REPAIRS
MOBILES FOR SALE Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Park Model w/18’x15’ add on in Star Valley 55+. Like new. Great Views. Open House Sat 11-4. 480-258-1929 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712
RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1100 Sq.Ft 2BDR/2BA Apartment In Central Payson, Central Heating and A/C, F/P., Washer/Dryer Hookup $700.p/m, 480-326-7203 or 480-926-9024 2Br/1Br Water, Sewer, Trash Included, $575.mo + $575.Dep. Pets-No, 928-478-6188 Apartments for Rent
Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes
120 S. Tonto St.
Location, Location, Location! That’s right... Close to
EVERYTHING!!!
Beautiful, Amazing LARGE Apartments Call Cindy for details and availability (928) 472-9238 or email tontooaksapts@yahoo.com Apartments For Rent
Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!
Forest Hills Condominiums
333 N. McLane Large 1-2 Bedrooms WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER COVERED PARKING PET FRIENDLY CLOSE TO RUMSEY PARK & LIBRARY
Call Caroline 928-472-6055
Lawn Care
HAULING HAPPY NEW YEAR! Positively Payson
Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE
(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor
JOE - 970-1873 HOME SERVICES
Call The Cheaper Sweeper
Call The Cheaper Sweeper You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!
Windows to Walls, Baseboards to Ceiling Fans WE CLEAN IT ALL!
Gift Certificates Available
Call The Cheaper Sweeper for a free estimate: (928) 472-9897
LANDSCAPING Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences. Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Home Maitenance Available. Call 928-282-3118 Mention this add and get 10% Off!
OakLeaf Yardworks Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming. All work affordable. Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor
LEGAL SERVICES AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal AZCLDP #81438
and a Happy NEW APARTMENT, too!
APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •
2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly
ASPEN COVE
801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8042
Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Spring into Summer at Lazy “D” Ranch RV Park and Apts. $100. Off First Full full months Rent w/Lease Water/Sewer/Trash, Cable Included) For Details Call 928-474-2442
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT
1 BA, Office Space, 45596 Hwy 188 Ste.B-1, Tonto Basin, AZ, 85553, 12 months lease, 900 sq. ft., Storage Available, $ $400/mnth, Cell: 928-978-3500 email: kathy.meyer56@gmail.com. Bonita and Beeline, high profile, 200sq.ft. office space. Shared reception/wait area, shared utilities, $200 per month. Dani 928-595-2968. Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558
1Br/1Ba Clean & Cozy Furnished Cabin, Senior Neighborhood in Pine, $600.mo w/1yr lease, Shorter Term Lease Rates Availalbe, 928-476-3989 Smoking/Pets-No
HOMES FOR SALE 2 BR, 2 BA, 174 Elizabeth, East Verde, AZ, unfirnished, W/D, Stove,Micro, Refrig. RENT TO OWN w/ lease on E. Verde River. 1300 sq.ft, fenced, new roof., $800/mo. + $800 security, 480-733-3956 or 480-287-0294
OPEN HOUSE Saturday March 7st from 10am to 2pm at 2120 N. Florence Rd., Payson, AZ Payson Pines 2Bdrm/2ba/2CG Realty One Group 928-478-2000
MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE F.S.B.O. Corner Lot w/Mountain View, Deer Creek, 3Br/2Ba, 26x52 Manufactured Home, $120,000. Call for Apt. 928-474-0638 or 602-689-8937
MOBILES FOR SALE F.S.B.O. Furnished 2Br/2Ba Mobile Home in Adult Community, Newly Painted w/Deck & Sun Room, $22,900. Call 602-405-5371
Pine Duplex 2Br+Den/1Ba, Yard, Garage, Patio, Water + Electic Included, $950.mo Smoking-No, 480-248-6144 Prudential Pine
ARIZONA REALTY
PO Box 329, 3640 Hwy 87, Pine, AZ 85544
928-476-3279
Pine, 1BR, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . . $425 Pine 1BR, 1BA. . . . . . . . . . . . $650 Pine 2BR, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . $1455 Pine, 3BR, 3BA . . . . . . . . . . $1900 UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Independently Owned & Operated
Pine Prudential Rentals x3
Prudential
ARIZONA REALTY
Property Management
609 S. Beeline Hwy. Payson, AZ 85541 474-5276 www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
1501 N. Beeline Hwy #28, 3BD, 2BA . . $975 812 N. Easy St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . $875 1000 W. Driftwood, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . $850 905 N. Beeline Hwy #18, 3BD, 2BA. . . . $850 403 E. Eidelweiss Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . $750 205 S. Ponderosa #B, 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . $725 409 E. Evergreen, 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . $700 602 N. Easy St. #B, 2BD, 1.5BA . . . . . . $675 Shady Pines Cabin 5, Studio, 1BA . . . . $395
COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE 1500 Bravo Taxiway 601 N. Beeline 401 N. Tyler Parkway 501 W. Main #B 501 W. Main #C 408 W. Main St., Suite 8 408 W. Main St., Suite 11 708 E. Hwy 260 C1, A, C & E 708 E. Hwy 260 C2 708 E. Hwy 260 A2 1322 W. Baron Rd. A
RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Independently Owned & Operated
RENTED/RENTED/RENTED Like New MF-Home 3Br/2Ba, Split Floor Plan, Great Room, $950.mo + Dep. RENTED/RENTED
MOBILES FOR RENT 2Br/1Ba Mobile on Private Lot, Completely Restored, New Hardwood Floors, Heating/Cooling, Laundry, Very Lg Storage, Lg Deck, w/Views, $675.mo 928-288-2440 Trailer Space: Includes, Water/Sewer/Electric, $350.mo 1Br Park Model,Includes All Utilitis, $700.mo w/Security Dep. $700. Call Steve 928-474-9859 or 928-978-9701
MOBILE/RV SPACES Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park Nice and Clean, Newly Remodeled Mobile Home for rent. 24’x40’ Doublewide 2Br/w2Ba. Lot Space, sewer, and trash are included. $500 Move-in special.
RV Spaces also available for $256.55.mo
REAL ESTATE
Beautiful: 3400sf Custom Home on a 1/2 Acre + Lot. Owner is a Contractor & has Totally Remodeled this Home. Loads of Upgrades. A Gourmet Chefs Kitchen w/Extra Cabinets & Counter Space. Two Master Bedrooms & Wonderful Game Room, Full Workshop w/Utilities & Extra Storage, RV Gates w/Extra Parking, Come View & Enjoy the Tall Pine Trees & From your front & Rear Decks, Inside has Spacious & Open Floor Plan...You Will Not Be Disabppointed!!! Call for Apt: 928-978-1385
IN PAYSON:Move-In-Ready, Nice 2Br/2Ba,New Paint/Flooring, Custom Blinds,All Appliances, Covered Patio, Fenced Yard, Very Sharp,Must See $975.mo Call Don,928-468-1068 or 602-647-2014
Travel trailer for rent $380.00 a month, microwave, water, sewer, trash, and Wi-Fi included
HOMES FOR RENT
Living Trusts Wills/Living Wills Powers of Attorney Deeds Patty Rockwell 928-476-6539
HOMES FOR RENT Completely Remodeled: 3Br/2Ba/2-Car Garage, RV Gate, Central AC/Heat, Wood/Tile Floors, Gas Fire-Place/Stove, All Appliances, $1,100.mo Jim 602-367-8897 or Chris 928-978-1600
2Br/1Ba Sitting Room, Dining Room, Stove, Refrig. W/D Hook-ups, Enclosed Tandum Garage, Evap Cooler, $750.mo. 207 W. Elm, Payson, 928-474-8833 2Br/1Ba, Beautiful Geronimo Estates, Carport, Newly Tiled/Carpeted/Decorated $750.mo + $500.Dep. Approved Dogs w/$200.Dep. Contact Janet, 480-991-4904 or Eddie, 480-338-6642 3+ BR, 1.5 BA, House, 89 N Milky Way Star Valley, AZ 85541, Star Valley, AZ, 85541, 9 months lease, unfurnished, 1500-1650 sq. ft., Water Included, Fireplace, Outdoor Area, Cable/Satellite TV Hookups, Hardwood Flooring, Laundry Facilities, Parking Available, Small Dogs Allowed, Storage Available, $ $950/mo, 480-431-9846 or 480-431-9847. Beautiful 2 Story 3Br/3Ba, Upgraded Kitchen, Spa Bath, View, Quiet Neighbohood, Oversized 2 Car Garage / Workshop Space, Down Stairs ideal for teenager or mother-in-law quarters, $1400.mo + Dep. Call 928-978-9100 Beautifully “FURNISHED” ,New Paint/Carpet, 2Br/2Ba w/FP, 1800sf, MAIN HOUSE, 1.25 Acres In Town, Bring Your Horse, TV’s, $1,350.mo Call: 602-290-7282 CARETAKER:Live on Property in Exchange for Work,Take care of Horse & Property. Have References,Zero Drug/Drinking Tolerance.602-290-7282,In Town.
Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, Game room and wifi. Call Shawn at 928-474-2406
MOBILES/RVS FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED: 1Br/1Ba, $600.mo + Dep. Water/Trash Included, Free Laundry on Site, Call Eugene 602-501-0020
ROOMS FOR RENT Room: Sweet Clean Quiet Home (w/Free Wifi, Cleaning Services, & Utilties); $430.mo for Single or a Couple, 928-468-2404 or 480-434-2934;Smoking-No
WANTED TO RENT Looking for quiet private party RV Space for the season. Need water & sewer hookup, electric optional, Please Call 928-358-2578
LEGAL NOTICES 15682: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6/3015 TS#: 15-33310 Order #: 8512616 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 2/6/2014 and recorded on 2/11/2014, as Instrument No. 2014-001204, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ , on 4/21/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day: LOT 1, OF NASH POINT HIDEAWAYS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP(S) NO. 372. EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOT 1, NASH POINT HIDEWAYS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 12 OF STRAWBERRY CREEK FOOTHILLS, ACCORDING TO PLAT MAP NO. 572, GILA COUNTY RECORDS, SAID POINT BEING A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF NASH POINT HIDEWAYS; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 FEET 26 SECONDS EAST, MEASURED (NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST, RECORD) ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12, BEING THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 159.00 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2 OF NASH POINT HIDEWAYS, A DISTANCE OF 8.30 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 51.33 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 107.69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENE-
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015
LEGAL NOTICES FICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 5175 NORTH DIME DRIVE STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 A.P.N.: 301-03-006A Original Principal Balance: $211,500.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) ROBERTA K. HOLMES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 5175 NORTH DIME DRIVE STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc. 1235 N. Dutton Ave, Suite E Santa Rosa, CA 95401 NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Law Offices of Les Zieve 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 Website: www.priorityposting.com Dated: January 14, 2015 Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. State of Arizona )) ss. County of Maricopa ) On, January 14, 2015 before me, Joseph John Tirello, Jr., a Notary Public for the State of Arizona, personally appeared Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Joseph John Tirello, Jr Notary Public Joseph John Tirello, Jr Notary Public - Arizona Maricopa County My Comm. Expires Aug 5, 2017 P1130626 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 03/06/2015 15696: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 24, 20155 in Instrument No. 2011-002388 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, Arizona at 11:00 a.m. on April 30, 2015: LOT 40, PAYSON RANCHOS UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 371, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY ARIZONA Purported address: 609 W. Colt Circle, Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel #302-36-472 Original Principal Balance $68,225.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: PHH Mortgage Corporation, 2001 Bishops Gate Blvd, Attn: Mail Stop SV-01, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054. Original Trustor: Cory L Burback, an Unmarried Man, 609 W. Colt Circle, Payson, AZ 85541 The Trustee qualifies pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-803(A)(2) as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. The name, address, and telephone number of the Trustee is: Jason P. Sherman, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012, (602) 222-5711. The Trustee’s Regulator is the State Bar of Arizona. Dated: January 29, 2015 /s/ Jason P. Sherman, Jason P. Sherman, Trustee STATE OF ARIZONA)) ss. COUNTY OF MARICOPA) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on January 29, 2015, by Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as Trustee. /s/ Kari Sheehan, NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: 9/12/2018 15697: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6/3015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA, GILA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of DOROTHEY SMOCK, Deceased. NO. GC 2014-00056 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Donna Allison has been appointed Special Administrator of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Special Administrator at PO Box 1510, Payson, AZ 85547. DATE this 18th day of February, 2015. /s/ Donna Allison, Donna Allison, PO Box 1510, Payson, AZ 85547. 15699: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/2015 TS No. AZ09000105-14-1 APN 302-36-459 3 TO No: 8484808 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 6/16/2006, and recorded on 06/16/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-010248 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on 5/18/2015 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 608 W BARNUM CIRCLE , PAYSON, AZ 85541 LOT 27, PAYSON RANCHOS UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 371, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. APN: 302-36-459 3 Original Principal Balance $134,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor LON C. THOMAS AND TAMARA J. THOMAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE. 608 W BARNUM CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary U.S. Bank National Association c/o U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica St Owensboro, KY 42301 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday If the Trustee is unable to con-
LEGAL NOTICES vey 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: 1/30/2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 State of ARIZONA County of MARICOPA On this 30th day of January, 2015, before me, LINDSAY M. BROWN personally appeared ROSENDA CARDENAS, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she signed the above/attached document. Lindsay M. Brown, Notary Public Commission Expires: April 9, 2015 Lindsay M. Brown Notary Public Maricopa County, Arizona My Comm. Expires 04-09-15 P1132487 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 03/20/2015 15701: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-00102 Conner Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $140,816.00 executed by Amy J. Conner and Daniel P. Conner, husband and wife, 204 South Tonto Street Payson, AZ 85541 , dated December 22, 2011 and recorded December 29, 2011, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2011-014114 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on May 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Lot 2 MOGOLLON RIM ADDITION PLAT THREE, according to Map No. 151, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 204 South Tonto Street Payson, AZ 85541. Tax Parcel No.: 304-03-093 1. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Associatio; Care of/Servicer: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 02/09/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 02/09/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4512111 02/27/2015, 03/06/2015, 03/13/2015, 03/20/2015 15703: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/2015 File No. 5868-TS Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Recorded: 1/27/2015 The following legally described trust property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated April 30, 2012, and recorded on May 3, 2012, in Fee Number 2012-005528, records of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona, on April 30, 2015, at the hour of 11:30 o’clock in the morning of said day. The property to be sold is situated in Gila County, Arizona, and is described as follows: The surface and ground to a depth of 200 feet immediately beneath the surface of: Lots 11, 12, and the East half of Lot 13, Block 26, Central Heights, according to Map No. 52, records of Gila County, Arizona. Property Address: 5814 South Nell Drive
LEGAL NOTICES Globe, Arizona 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-08-252 Original Principal Balance: $55,993.04 Original Trustor: Zebulon Glenn Snelgrove 5814 S. Nell Drive Globe, AZ 85501 Current Beneficiary: Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. 500 Alcoa Trail Maryville, TN 37804 Trustee: Jeffrey S. Katz, Attorney at Law a Member of the State Bar of Arizona 2823 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 201 Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 745-9200 Dated this 27th day of January, 2015. /s/ Jeffrey S. Katz, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is qualified per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar State of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Pima ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 27th day of January, 2015, by Jeffrey S. Katz, Attorney at Law, a Member of the State Bar of Arizona as Successor Trustee. /s/ S. Diederich Notary Public My commission expires: 5-30-2015 15704: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/2015 GILA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT STATE OF ARIZONA In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS EARL RUSSELL, Deceased. No. PB201500017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sharon Schamber has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claim will be forever barred. Claim must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative, care of her attorneys at: Harper Law Offices, PC, Attn: Michael J. Harper, 111 W. Cedar lane, Suite C. Payson, AZ 85541. DATED this 24th day of February, 2015. /s/ Michael J. Harper Michael J. Harper HARPER LAW OFFICES, PC 111 W. Cedar Lane Suite C Payson, AZ 85541. 15705: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY in the Matter of The Estate of BILLY H. PEPPERS (X) an Adult Case Number PB201400046 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Fronia Disbrow has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on 5/14/2014. Address: 615 W. Main St Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3.NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 615 W. Main St, Payson, AZ 85541 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors DATED: 2/25/15 Jo Ellen Vork Attorney for Billy H. Peppers Estate 15706: 3/6/2015 GILA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Gila County Flood Control District will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday April 7, 2015, at the Gila County Courthouse Supervisors Hearing Room, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona to discuss and receive public comment, and to consider adopting an amendment to the Floodplain Management Ordinance, which corrects some erroneous references in the ordinance, clarifies wording, limits jurisdiction, and expands a square foot allowance. One or more Board members may participate in the hearing by telephone conference call or by interactive television video (ITV). Any member of the public is also welcome to participate in the hearing via ITV at the Board of Supervisors Conference Room, 610 E. Highway 260, Payson, Arizona. The proposed amended Floodplain Management Ordinance provides changes to erroneous references in the ordinance, clarifies wording, limits jurisdiction to areas of special flood hazard, and expands the allowable size up to 1400 square feet for a detached residential parking building to be wet-floodproofed in lieu of elevation, without an individual variance from the Gila County Flood Control District Board of Directors as long as it meets certain criteria. Copies of the proposed amended Floodplain Management Ordinance are available for public review at the Planning & Zoning Office, 608 E. Highway 260, Payson, Arizona 85541, Floodplain Office, 107 W. Frontier, Suite A, Payson, Arizona 85541, Planning & Zoning Office, 745 N. Rose Mofford Way, Globe, Arizona 85501, and on the Gila County web site at http://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/public_works/2015-Ordina nce-Amendment.php. Dated this 26th day of February 2015. ____________________________ ____________________________ ______________________ Publish: Arizona Silver Belt: One Publication: March 4, 2015 Acct. 101514 Publish: Payson Roundup: One Publication: March 7, 2015 15707: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY in the Matter of The Estate of VICTOR J. AGNES JR. (X) an Adult Case Number
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PB201500008 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Molly Agnes has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on 1/29/2015. Address: 615 W. Main St Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3.NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 615 W. Main St, Payson, AZ 85541 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors DATED: 2/25/15 Jo Ellen Vork Attorney for Billy H. Peppers Estate
address of the initial statutory agent of the Corporation are: Steven C. Coury, 169 E. Highline Drive, Star Valley, AZ 85541, located in Gila County, Arizona.
15709: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/2015 TS#: 15-33149 Order #: 150001218-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 8/28/2007 and recorded on 8/31/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-014677, the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 2007-020636 and recorded on 12/21/2007. And Further modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 2011-012028 and recorded on 11/01/2011, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ , on 5/13/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day: LOT 19, OF COUNTRY CLUB ANNEX UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP (S) NO. 695 AND 695A. Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 614 FIRST AVE MIAMI, AZ 85539 A.P.N.: 207-02-119 Original Principal Balance: $158,906.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) KATHY CANIZALES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN TERRI GAONA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 614 FIRST AVE. MIAMI, AZ 85539 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Christiana Trust, a division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee for GFT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2014-1 440 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60605 NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Law Offices of Les Zieve 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 Website: www.priorityposting.com Dated: February 6, 2015 Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. State of Arizona )) ss. County of Maricopa ) On February 6, 2015, before me, LaKisha M. Eaden, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, a Notary Public for the State of Arizona, personally appeared Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. LaKisha M. Eaden Notary Public LaKisha M. Eaden Notary Public - Arizona Maricopa County My Comm. Expires Sep 21, 2018 P1133373 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 03/27/2015
All powers, duties and responsibilities of the incorporator, as incorporator, shall cease at the time of filing of these Articles of Incorporation with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
15710: 3/6, 3/10, 3/13/2015 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CAMP VERDE CAR COMPANY The undersigned incorporator, for the purpose of forming a corporation under the General Corporation Law of the State of Arizona, does hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation: 1. Name. The name of the corporation is CAMP VERDE CAR COMPANY (the “Corporation”). 2. Place of Business. The Corporation’s place of business will be 169 E. Highline Drive, Star Valley, Arizona 85541. 3. Initial Business; Purpose. The Corporation initially intends to conduct the business of owning real property, but it is authorized to transact any and all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under the laws of the State of Arizona as amended, from time to time. 4. Authorized Capital. The Corporation shall have authority to issue a total of One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of common stock having no par value per share.
6. Board of Directors. The number of directors shall be fixed by the By-Laws of the Corporation. The persons who shall serve as directors until the first annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualify are: Steven C. Coury 169 E. Highline Drive Star Valley, AZ 85541 7. Incorporator. The name and address of each incorporator of the Corporation are: Steven C. Coury 169 E. Highline Drive Star Valley, AZ 85541
DATED this 20th day of February, 2015. /s/ Steven C. Coury STEVEN C. COURY 15712: 3/6, 3/13/2015 REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Payson will accept sealed bids at the office of the Town Clerk, 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona, 85541 until 2:00 PM, MST on Tuesday, March 23, 2015 for trash collection and recycling services at various Town facilities. At that time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Town Council chambers. Bid envelopes must be clearly marked on the outside lower right hand corner: Sealed of (Firm’s Name)
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Bidders must attend a mandatory pre bid meeting to be held at 10:00 AM, MST, Monday, March 16, 2015 at the Payson Town Hall Council Chambers, 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona 85541. All bidders must have a current Town of Payson Business License. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local nondiscrimination statutes in the operation, implementation and delivery of, including state and federal civil rights and disabilities laws. In particular, the contractor shall ensure that the Town of Payson’s obligation for program, facility and service accessibility in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act are complied with in all activities arising under this contract, and shall hold harmless the Town of Payson for any and all loss, including but not limited to damages, costs or expenses, incurred or arising from any alleged violation of the American with Disabilities Act under the auspices of this contract unless resulting from an intentional or actual negligent act of the Town of Payson and its’ employees. Failure to comply with the nondiscrimination or accessibility requirements herein shall be construed as non-performance and may result in termination of funding, civil action, or both. Published: March 6, 2015 and March 13, 2015 in the Payson Roundup 15713: 3/6/2015 LEGAL NOTICE PY1502-031 The Town of Payson Community Development Department has received an application filed by Team CB Petroleum Properties, LLC for the construction of a 500-gallon propane dispensing tank on the property located at 706 E. Highway 260, Gila County Assessor parcel number 304-07-021B. Materials relating to the above-referenced application are available at the Town of Payson Community Development Department at 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona 85541. PUBLISH PAYSON ROUNDUP: March 6, 2015 Sheila DeSchaaf, Planning & Development Director
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Record buffalo caught on Apache Lake A new record was added to the big fish category for Arizona when Gary Becko of Camp Verde landed a behemoth buffalo from Apache Lake. A buffalo is closely related to the carp and is considered a “rough” or non-sport fish, but still has a state record category. The giant was caught on a recent outing where Becko was accompanied by local resident and fishing buddy Tom Conlin. They were trolling for bass and crappies when the buffalo took
within our borders. the bait and the fight was Other vital measureon for the next 10 min- outdoors ments included 38 inches utes before they could under the rim in length and 32 inches pull the fish into the boat. in girth. The buffalo, which is the first of its species to The fish bit a live be recorded as a state minnow and the fight record in Arizona, tipped was on using a medium weight spinning rod the state certified scale at with 8-pound test line for 42.86 pounds on Feb. 20. Becko. Having said that, I Another angler earlier believe a weight of this Dennis Pirch in the month caught a magnitude will be hard to beat for a long time anywhere yellow bass from Apache Lake, which weighed 1 pound, 10 ounces for the big fish of the year in that species. Yellow bass actively strike small bass baits or crapShow Low, Snowflake and pie jigs and are great fighters on Winslow, while Globe and Round medium weight spinning gear. It Valley drop to D4 and Alchesay is considered a game fish and inhabits all of the Salt River chain to D5. Of the 241 baseball teams, 30 of lakes. Apache Lake has a wide variare in D1, 45 in D2, 64 in D3, 52 ety of fish such as catfish, bluein D4 and 50 in D5. gills, crappies, carp, yellow bass, buffalo, walleyes, and of course Boys Basketball
AIA finalizes new divisions by
Keith Morris
roundup sports editor
After weeks of appeals by schools, the Arizona Interscholastic Association last week released its final division placements for the 201516 through 2017-18 school years and a couple of interesting things stood out. Payson winds up back in Division 4 in football after athletic director Jennifer White won her second appeal of its initial placement in D3. Among the 41 schools in D4 are Payson’s current D4 Section 5 foes Lakeside Blue Ridge, Fountain Hills, Show Low and Snowflake, while Globe moves down to D5. Division 5 powers Phoenix Northwest Christian and Yuma Catholic move up to D4 after combining to win the last five D5/ Class 2A state championships. Of the 200 schools playing 11-man football, only 17 wind up in D1, which consists only of the top Valley programs. D2 features 35 schools, D3 58, D5 49 and the 31 schools playing eight-man football are in D6. And the big news in softball is that defending D3 state champion Winslow is apparently moving up to D2. The Bulldogs were in D2 in the initial placement along with many of its current rivals, including Payson. Winslow didn’t appeal that placement but nearly every other school did and they all won those appeals, leaving the Bulldogs facing the very real possibility that they’ll be playing a much different schedule the next three seasons. “All the other schools we play were in Division 2, too, so we didn’t appeal,” said athletic director Justin Hartman. “Then they appealed and we’re left twiddling our thumbs.” Hartman said he has filed a special appeal after the deadline and at presstime was waiting to hear whether that will go anywhere, which seems unlikely since the AIA was scheduled to release its initial section placements on March 4. Winslow has reached the D3 state championship game the last six years, winning it all twice, including last year when they beat Payson 5-3 in the state title game. Unless Winslow does wind up moving back to D3, four of Payson’s current D3 Section 5 rivals are changing divisions. Eagar Round Valley and Globe are moving to D4 and Whiteriver Alchesay to D5, leaving just Blue Ridge, Holbrook, Show Low and Snowflake remaining in the same division with the Longhorns. The AIA is expanding from its current four divisions to five in baseball and softball, as well as in boys and girls basketball. Of the 241 softball teams, 25 are in D1, 50 in D2, 65 in D3, 50 in D4 and 51 in D5. Baseball
Payson is one of 56 D3 teams in boys basketball, along with current D3 Section 4 foes Blue Ridge, Holbrook, Show Low, Winslow and state champion Snowflake. However, three of their other section rivals — Round Valley, Globe and Alchesay — are dropping to D4. Scottsdale Prep, the No. 1 seed that lost by two points in the D4 state championship game last weekend, is now in D3. Of the 258 boys basketball teams, 27 are in D1, 62 in D2, 56 in D3, 54 in D4 and 59 in D5. Girls Basketball
In girls basketball, D3 Section 4 foes Alchesay, Blue Ridge, Holbrook, Show Low, Snowflake and Winslow remain in the same division with PHS, with Globe and Round Valley dropping to D4. Here are the division breakdowns for the 255 girls basketball teams: D1-23, D2-54, D3-66, D4-54, D5-58. Volleyball
Payson is in D3, which is by far the largest division with a whopping 81 teams. The next biggest, D5, has just 54 schools. Payson currently plays with eight other teams in D3 Section 4 with Blue Ridge, Coconino, Cortez, Flagstaff, Fountain Hills, Moon Valley, Show Low and Snowflake. Three are switching to different divisions. Both Coconino and Flagstaff are moving up to D2, while Cortez drops to D4. Three of the four teams reaching this year’s D3 state semifinals — Cactus, Chandler Seton Catholic and Flagstaff — move up a division, although champion Kayenta Monument Valley remains in D3. Here is the breakdown of the 258 volleyball teams: D1-25, D2-46, D3-81, D4-52, D5-54. Boys and girls soccer
Not a lot has changed in boys and girls soccer since there’s only one division for all the teams playing the sport in the fall, although it’ll be called Division 5, rather than the D4 it’s currently known as, because the 180 boys teams and 171 girls teams playing winter soccer will now be broken into four divisions instead of the current three. There are 26 boys teams playing fall soccer and 15 girls teams playing fall soccer. Individual sports
Payson also remains in D3 in baseball with current Section 5 rivals Blue Ridge, Holbrook,
As for the individual sports, Payson remains in D3 in cross country, golf, spirit line, track and wrestling.
Announcements
PHS Sports Schedule
Youth and high school soccer
March 13 is the deadline to register for both Payson’s Youth Soccer League and the High School Soccer League. The fee is $30. Register at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office at 1000 W. Country Club Drive. PMGA needs members
The Payson Men’s Golf Association is looking for new members. They golf each Wednesday at Payson Golf Course beginning March 18. Call Herb Sherman at (928) 472-7018.
Friday, March 6 • Baseball: Morenci at Payson, 4 p.m. • Golf: Lakeside Blue Ridge vs. Payson at Chaparral Pines, 2 p.m. • Track: Payson at Queen Creek Sanders Montague Desert Classic Tuesday, March 10 • Baseball: Camp Verde at Payson, 5 p.m. • Golf: Payson at Snowflake, 2 p.m. • Softball: Camp Verde at Payson, 2 p.m.
the most popular, smallmouth and largemouth bass. The lake is another 30 minutes of driving time from Roosevelt Dam on the Apache Trail, which is a winding mountainous road that eventually turns into gravel. If you are towing a boat, be careful and take your time on the somewhat narrow road. The extra distance and slow driving is definitely worth it, once you are on the water. The scenery from the water’s edge is spectacular with shear canyon walls and mountains that surround the lake. The springtime flowers should be nothing short of spectacular with the late winter and early spring moisture. This will provide the perfect backdrop for a photo op holding that big fish. This weekend take a friend fishing on some new water, Apache Lake, and enjoy God’s creation.
Submitted photo
A new record was added to the big fish category for Arizona when Gary Becko of Camp Verde landed this behemoth buffalo from Apache Lake.