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Developers’ Payson water credits prove worthless by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
The gamble developers took 10 years ago when they bought Tower Well water credits didn’t pan out with $3.47 million in credits set to expire next month. The town council declined to buy the unused credits last week and will let them expire April 17 as planned, after extending the deadline five years ago. That means 17 developers who didn’t use their credits will lose hundreds of thousands in some cases. Cheryl Schlotman bought 40 credits to develop the 74-unit Rim Ridge Estates and in 2006 for $289,000. Then the Rim Country economy tanked and building came to a halt. Like so many who participated in the building frenzy, Schlotman never saw the crash coming. At the time, the town required
Heroin hitting Payson by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
In the first in a series of public service meetings, the Payson Police Department will talk about the rising use of heroin in Rim Country. Heroin overdoses killed two people in Payson last year and the fire department saved nine other people. Local detectives and law enforcement officers will talk about how heroin has become the drug of choice at 7 p.m. Wednesday in town hall, 303 N. Beeline Highway. Police Chief Don Engler said a local citizen came forward and asked what could be done to educate the public about the heroin problem, which has taken a growing toll in the community. Wednesday’s program will be the first in 20 open forums that the PPD puts on over the next year at town hall. Each forum will cover a different topic and will be aired on channel 4. At Wednesday’s meeting, Sgt. Jason Hazelo will talk along with Engler, Sgt. Joni Varga and several drug detectives. The audience is welcome to ask questions. The topic of the next forum will likely be identity theft/fraud.
anyone developing more than 20 lots to secure a new water supply, since the town had tapped all of the available water and several exploratory wells had come up dry. Then Terra-Star Valley-40 LLC, drilled the Tower Well in Star Valley. The well produced more water than the developer needed so in 2005 the town struck a deal to connect the Tower Well to the town’s water supply. The well’s owner sold Tower Well water credits to developers so they could meet the town’s new water supply requirements. Between 2005 and 2006, the developer sold 1,000 water credits for $4,000 to $5,950 each. “Under the town requirements at that time there was no other feasible option for them to provide water for their projects,” wrote LaRon Garrett, assistant town manager. “The purchase of these credits was a prudent business decision based on the requirements at that time.” The credits were originally set to expire within five years, but the town extended that deadline to 2015 to give developers more time to start building after the recession hit. Of the 1,000 credits sold, builders have used just 148. Schlotman used three credits to build a triplex on the property on the northwest corner of HighSee Payson, page 9A
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Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Ken Shepherd lay paralyzed in a remote canyon, his back broken in two places and his life dangling by the thread of a stranger’s courage. The bull rider, bike rider, family man, businessman, could not feel his legs nor move a muscle after having been pitched over the handlebars of his mountain bike. One helicopter pilot had already refused to land in the dangerously small clearing. His life could well have ended then, in a lonely canyon with his friends clustered around. But sometimes miracles do occur — and guardian angels can take the stick of a helicopter. Then who knows what love and courage and the will to live can accomplish? In the end, the dramatic events also offered a lesson in gratitude and faith. It also set in motion an astonishing chain of events, ending in the surprising solution to an abiding mystery. The start of the drama Provided photo
Doctors told Ken Shepherd’s family he would never walk again after he broke his back in a mountain bike accident. But not only did he defy the odds with the help of his family, he then tracked down the Department of Public Safety helicopter pilot whose daring landing saved Ken’s life.
The drama started seven years ago on the Ken’s annual Thanksgiving Pre-Turkey Burn mountain bike ride with his buddies, Scott Davidson, Wayne and Cypress Gorry, Nick Payne and founder of the event, Dan See Paralyzed man, page 2A
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Building slump lingers in Gila County territory Housing starts still at just half pre-recession levels
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Teresa McQuerrey
roundup staff reporter
Officially, the Great Recession ended a couple of years ago. But you can’t tell that from the new projects coming into the Gila County planning department. Back in 2008, the county reported 108 housing starts in unincorporated areas and did 8,380 building inspections, the board of supervisors learned in a report this week.
Those numbers plunged as the recession took hold, dropping to just 27 housing starts and about 4,727 inspections in 2012. By 2014, the picture had brightened — but not by much. Last year the county reported a modest 55 housing starts and conducted 4,756 inspections. The picture looks a little brighter when it comes to zoning change applications, which went from just eight in 2010 to 41 last
year. All told, building department revenues went from $634,372 in 2008, to a low of $263,675 in 2011 and back up to $331,379 in 2014. Zone change fees did a little better, dropping from $13,422 in 2009 to $6,820 in 2010 before bouncing back up to $13,885 in 2014. Community Development Division Director Bob Gould’s report stressed the importance
of continuing to refine the “onestop-shop” concept for the services as the new development picks up. The county on Tuesday also got a report on the recently appointed a hearing officer for the code enforcement program. Gould made the presentation at a work session of the supervisors this morning. At the same meeting, a discussion was planned between the supervisors,
staff and the new hearing officer, Don Voakes. The topics scheduled for discussion: the county’s approach to code enforcement; an overview of the community development division; and the division’s role for Gila County government. Gould’s presentation included how the division has addressed shortcomings identified in a formal assessment of its services made in 2006. It also gave an overview of the ups and downs in
• See Gila County, page 5A
Speaker urges students: Be true to yourself by
Keith Morris
roundup staff reporter
Justin Boudreau figures he’s addressed more than a million students and teachers in his 13 years as a motivational speaker. He added about 700 more to that number as the keynote speaker for Payson High School’s Wellness Convention on Friday morning. The San Diego resident used humor to get several laughs from the students throughout his 45-minute talk, but he also used it to get their attention and talk about something real. “I want them to reflect on what’s good in their life,” he said. Boudreau related experiences in his life as he tried to show the students how a few decisions can have profound consequences. He told them to be true to themselves and take chances. “Opportunities are taken, not given,” he said. He said his family moved a lot when
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From page 1A Basinski. Ken was ahead of the group when he hit a root or rock and flipped over his handlebars. “The last thing I saw was red,” he said, recalling a glimpse of his own bike jersey as he catapulted through the air. When he hit the ground, the pain flashed through his body, “like when you hit your elbow in that spot,” he now recalls. He lay perfectly still — unable to move his legs, paralyzed from the neck down. He did not know it then, he’d broken his back in two places. Soon, Davidson and the other riders came upon Shepherd. “We laughed and said, ‘Why don’t you get up,?’” said Davidson. “Then he told us he couldn’t move his legs.” Davidson immediately went into his Tonto Rim Search and Rescue mode. “I held him in a c-spine,” said Davidson, to immobilize his spine and keep the displaced bones from severing his spinal cord. Davidson’s quick action may have saved Shepherd’s life, laying on the hard ground miles from the nearest road. While the rest of the group called 911, Davidson asked if Shepherd needed anything. “He asked to call his wife,” said Davidson. “He told me to get his phone out of his pocket.” When Ken’s wife, Tina, got on the phone, Scott handed the phone to Ken. Hardest phone call
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Tina and their youngest daughter, Jessa, were in the midst of preparing Thanksgiving dinner. “Hi, are you hurt?” she asked, her heart pounding. “’Yes, I’m paralyzed,” said her husband of 30 years. Somehow, Tina set her emotions aside, knowing she had to act now. Hanging up the phone, Tina called doctor friends and church leaders to ask what they would do if facing a paralyzing injury. “They all voted Scottsdale Osborn,” she said. She called Davidson and told him that’s where she wanted them to take Ken. Then she stepped outside to catch her breath. She heard the throbbing sounds of a helicopter overhead. “I heard the helicopter fly over and I knew it was for Ken,” she said. Challenges
Back at the accident site, Ken’s friends wondered whether any helicopter could reach them, with barely enough room for the rotors between the narrow canyon walls. Hellsgate paramedics arrived first and placed Ken on a backboard. They then worked on summoning a helicopter. But when the helicopter arrived, the pilot did not think he could make a landing in the narrow space available. He offered to drop a rope for the stretcher, but the EMTs tending to Ken refused. They feared the bumping around on the end of the line attached to the stretcher could kill him. So they requested another helicopter. A Department of Public Service helicopter responded. A bold rescue
After an agonized wait, the DPS helicopter appeared overhead. This time, the pilot quickly agreed to attempt the hazardous landing. So Davidson and the other mountain bikers scurried about removing as much of the mesquite underbrush as possible. At first, Davidson wanted to watch the landing, but one of the EMTs said they all needed to take cover in case the chopper crashed. “So I hid behind a tree,” said Davidson. Ken says all he can remember of the landing is sand hitting the protective blanket over his face. “When it came down, all I could see was the blanket, then these guys walked me out on a backboard. They told me, ‘We’re going to have a bump here,” then he knew he was on the helicopter. “The story that I got, it was a white-knuckle ride for the nurses; they came in like hot shots with six feet of total clearance.”
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A year after doctors concluded Ken Shepherd would never walk again, he once again participated in a Tucson mountain bike race with some of the friends who saved him (above). On the right is a family photo from Ken’s bull riding days. Now, he’s an exercise trainer at Gila Community College. A grim diagnosis
As the helicopter sped toward the hospital, Ken’s family careened down the highway to be with him, including his daughter, Kira and her husband, Preston. “We drove about 80 all the way down,” said Tina. They arrived at the hospital just as church leaders finished saying a blessing for Ken. “It was all very super quick,” said Tina. After hours of surgery, Tina said the doctor walked out to speak to the assembled family. Tina insisted on direct answers. “Then the doctor basically said Ken’s neck was exploded,” she said, “and there’s rarely a good outcome from these kinds of injuries.” The doctor advised the family to get counseling and a special van with a lift for the wheelchair. “He will have extreme weakness,” the doctor said. The children let out a primal howl, Tina recalls. But just as quickly, the family regrouped. “You know, Mom, if anyone can come back, it’s Dad,” said Kira. They had no idea what it would take. An agonizing recovery
Ken felt a burning pain after surgery. “It felt like my hands and feet were on fire,” he said. “I had that burning for days and weeks.” The family took turns sitting by Ken’s bedside, rotating ice packs to relieve the burning. Then he put them to work. Tina said Ken kept them all busy stretching his arms and legs. But she and the family didn’t tell him the doctors had predicted he would never walk again. “We chose as a family not to tell him,” she said. “We didn’t want to set any borders to his recovery.” Then the miracles started. “It was just within a day or so,” said Tina. “It was the tiniest movement in his leg.” He kept moving his foot and leg more and more until the neurosurgeon walked by and saw Ken moving through the window. The doctor did a double take and returned to the room. Within a week, the nurses had Ken standing up. Tina found a rehab center and Ken said the fun really started. Ken said he worked out with a bunch of guys at the Health South Rehab Center. The center has such a good reputation, Mohammed Ali currently goes there for therapy. “He’s this poor little guy with Parkinson’s,” said Ken. Everyone had nicknames and joked as Ken gained strength. After a month, Ken returned home. He worked doggedly to recover, drawing on his formidable reserves of strength and conditioning. Recovery at home
“Within hours of coming home, Ken taped dumbbells to his hands, so he could work out,”
said Tina. From that first moment, Tina kept a sharp eye on him. And for good reason. He did not respect the limits of the flesh. First, he taped his hands onto his rowing machine to work out. Next, he got on his tractor and started working in the yard. Then he got out his bike, pushed it up a hill beside their house and had his daughter watch him ride down. Within a year, he was riding the El Tour de Tucson with many of the friends who had helped him survive the accident. Yet, his business replacing car windshields never did recover. He could barely make a fist, a weakness that persists. So he could no longer hold the auto glass steady. Reluctantly, he turned the business over to his son. So Tina went to school and got certified in massage. And their daughter, Jessa, received a license in aesthetics. Now, they work together in a home spa, quietly keeping the family going. Ken said he felt like a puppy left at home alone, for the first time unable to provide for his family. So he decided to help others recover from injuries. Ken soon went back to school at GCC to become a physical therapist. Now he works in the GCC gym, helping students stay strong and in shape. But the story doesn’t end there. Finding the pilot
Tina and Ken never got a chance to thank the DPS pilot, whose courage saved Ken from a lifetime of paralysis. They thought about him over and over through the years, frustrated they could not express to him personally what a difference his offhanded courage had made in the life of their family. Then, one day, another mira-
cle happened. A client of Tina’s heard about Ken’s story. She knew a local DPS officer who happened to know the DPS helicopter pilot who likely had flown that amazing rescue. The officer offered to pass along the Shepherds’ phone number. Pilot Hunter French admits he doesn’t remember much of the Shepherd rescue. He’s made many dangerous landings in his time. In fact, he’s the one they call in the most desperate of situations. “We train to do remote rescues all the time,” he said. “A lot depends on performance and what time of year it is,” he told the Roundup. French started flying helicopters in 1985 after working as a flight instructor for six years. “I’ve been in the DPS for 21 years,” he said. An offhand hero, French seemed surprised that Ken’s family went to the trouble of tracking him down. “A lot of people who get rescued don’t want anyone to know they were rescued,” he explained. When people get lost in the woods and he’s called in to fly them out, they want everyone to forget it happened. But the Shepherds are a different case. At the time of Ken’s rescue, French was stationed in Phoenix. He now lives and works out of the Tucson station. He called the Shepherds three days after the other officer got the message to him. “He said, ‘This is Hunter French,’” said Tina. “I just mostly blubbered on the phone.” They made promises that the next time the Shepherds went to Tucson, they will all meet. Ken can’t wait. Miracles are rare enough, but how often do you get to actually meet your guardian angel?
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Learn how to use your computer more effectively at a free program presented by Arizona Professional Writers (formerly Arizona Press Women) Wednesday, March 18, at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, Payson. Starting at noon in the community room, the group’s March meeting will feature speaker Ray Baxter, who teaches two computer courses at Gila Community College and is president of the Payson Area Computer Association. Many people encounter computer problems and find it difficult to keep up with changes in technology. This computer expert will demystify programs, discuss security concerns and offer tips for success in his talk, “Using Your Computer More Effectively.” This event is open to the public, free of charge. For more information, call (928) 468-9269.
Payson United Methodist Church is continuing a Lenten Bible study of Jesus’ “I Am” statements each Thursday through March 26. The study is taking place at the Pizza Factory from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All are invited to join the congregation in this interesting and meaningful Bible study. The Pizza Factory is located in the Bashas’ Shopping Center.
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.
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A Local Perspective on the Heroin Problem
The Payson Police Department will present a special program, A Local Perspective on the Heroin Problem, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 11 in the Payson Town Hall council chambers, 303 N. Beeline Highway. Representatives from the Payson Police Department will be answering questions in an open forum discussion.
The conflict from the beginning
The Payson Tea Party will host Dr. Joseph Falkner on Thursday, March 12 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. Dr. Falkner, senior pastor of Ponderosa Bible Church, will present “The Origin of the Conflict and Where it is Going — Isaac and Ishmael to Armageddon.” The program is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call (928) 9516774.
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.
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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.
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Get a haircut for $10 Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Haute Junkie Salon, 814 N. Beeline Highway (near the laundromat), with a donation of an unopened package of socks or underwear for the children assisted by Kaitie’s Closet.
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.
VFW membership drive
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 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.
Registration for GCC’s summer semester begins March 23. Classes begin May 26 and run through June 20. The schedule is available online or at the administrative offices of all GCC campuses.
Latex paint disposal event
The Buckhead Mesa Landfill will coordinate a latex paint recycle day on Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for Gila County residents. Bring in leftover latex paint for disposal or recycling to the Gila County Landfill. All unusable paint will be properly disposed of and the good paint will be bulked and distributed. Please read paint can carefully; only latex paint will be accepted at this event. Suggestions for other painting supplies you may wish to dispose of: pop the lid and let oil paints and varnishes dry to a hard substance, as a solid they may be disposed of in small quantities with your household trash. Adding kitty litter will advance the drying.
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.
Gila Community College spring break starts March 16
GCC will be closed for spring break from March 16 through March 20. All campuses, Gila Pueblo, Payson, and San Carlos, are affected. Classes will resume Monday, March 23. Students should check with their individual instructors about classes on
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• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Business workshop: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., creating a business plan, Central Arizona Board of Realtors office, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, make reservations with Chamber, (928) 474-4515 • Payson Police talk about heroin problem: 7 p.m., Town Hall council chambers, 300 N. Beeline Hwy.
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley • Payson Tea Party: 6 p.m., Tiny’s, speaker on origins of Middle East conflict
• Community Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 8:45 a..m., Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade, Payson • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • 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
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4A Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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Budget balanced, but at what cost?
• March 11, 1888: One of the worst blizzards in U.S. history strikes the Northeast, dumping up to 55 inches of snow in some areas. In New York City, drifts reached the second story of some buildings and stranded passengers on elevated trains. Enterprising residents with ladders offered to rescue passengers for a fee. • March 10, 1926: “Lolly Willowes,” the first Book-of-the-Month Club selection, is published by Viking Press. The Book-of-the-Month Club’s 4,000-plus members were not pleased with the tale of a spinster who takes up witchcraft, as the author was an openly gay woman. • March 12, 1930: Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi begins a defiant march to the sea in protest of the British monopoly on salt. Britain’s Salt Acts prohibited Indians from collecting or selling salt, a staple in the Indian diet. By picking one salt crystal off the shore, Gandhi had committed nonviolent civil disobedience. • March 9, 1985: The first-ever Adopta-Highway sign is erected on Texas’s Highway 69. The highway was adopted by the Tyler Civitan Club.
The Arizona Legislature rushed this weekend through the most honest and financially responsible budget in years — stripped of the bookkeeping gimmicks that got lawmakers through the recession. The budget puts the state on track to eliminate a debilitating structural deficit, without resorting to leasing state buildings, delaying payments to schools and sweeping department funds that in the past few years seemed like a permanent part of the budget process. Nonetheless, the budget that hurtled through the Legislature with precious little debate or transparency represents a profound moral failure on the part of the governor and the Legislature. The Legislature seems determined to cut revenues at every turn, in the almost evangelical belief that low taxes will produce higher growth rates. The theory has never worked as described, but it has provided the rationale for the Legislature to undercut the very foundation of the state’s economy. So the Legislature cut corporate income taxes by another $114 million — and also refused to fund the illegally withheld inflation adjustment for K-12 schools. At best, the budget represents a not-quite-break-even year for K-12 schools. That leaves our schools perhaps the worst-funded in the nation — and the court-ordered inflation payments unresolved. Worse yet, the budget savages university and community college funding — while also threatening to undercut vocational training statewide. We know that the state’s future depends on attracting high-tech business like Apple and the biotech industry — yet the Legislature persists in dismembering community colleges, universities and vocational training. Meanwhile, the unending cuts in reimbursements to doctors and hospitals treating Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System patients may prompt doctors and hospitals to turn away AHCCCS patients — especially in rural areas without a county hospital. Please note, state residents will give up $4 in federal funding for every $1 cut from the program by the state. This matters desperately to us, since nearly one-third of Gila County residents rely on AHCCCS for their health care. And if that’s not enough, the budget also threatens to leave the newly created Department of Child Safety once again without the caseworkers and investigators it needs to respond to the heartbreaking tide of child abuse and neglect. The one bright spot in the state government’s budget responses in the past few years was Gov. Jan Brewer’s reaction to the revelation that the old Child Protective Services had simply dismissed 6,000 reports of abuse and neglect because it lacked the resources to investigate. Now, with reports rising and the backlog again growing, the state seems determined to rename the agency but repeat that tragedy, at the expense of thousands of new abandoned and beaten children. So we welcome the show of fiscal responsibility. But we are aghast at this devastating show of moral irresponsibility.
The beast stalks us Tragically, heroin stalks our community. So we’re relieved that the Payson Police Department has scheduled a public education session to enlist the public’s help in coping with this destroyer of lives. Payson police have responded to two overdose deaths in the past year. Payson firefighters have saved another nine people from overdoses. Nationally, the death rate from heroin overdoses rose from 1.9 per 100,000 population in 2012 to 2.7 per 100,000 in 2013, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control. What’s going on? About a decade ago, doctors concluded that they should do more to help patients cope with pain. Several studies supported the increased use of opiate pain medicine, especially for people in short-term pain or with terminal illnesses. So doctors gradually increased their use of opiate pain killers, even for people with chronic pain. But not only did many patients with chronic pain end up addicted, the prescription painkillers soon wound up in a booming recreational market. As a consequence, last year prescription opiates killed about 16,000 Americans — more than all the illegal drugs combined. Ironically, the prescription opiates soon became too expensive for the street users. So now they have increasingly turned to heroin, which offers a much cheaper, but even more potentially lethal high. So we hope that the Payson Police Department gets a good turnout for its public education session at 7 p.m. Wednesday in town hall. If you can’t make the session, look for a rebroadcast on the town’s Public Access Channel. The beast already moves through our community. We need to arm ourselves with information.
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Editor: We have had a vacation home in Payson for 40 years now. This summer, for the very first time, the heavy rains devastated our lot and driveway. Large channels or rivulets were created and became a hazard for people who disembarked from their cars in our driveway (my daughter-in-law turned her ankle). The cause of this mess was the ditch on the south side of our property where it had filled up with dirt and debris from the city’s work on the street, as well as dirt/debris from homes above us (we’re on a small hill). This led to water running directly on to my property and cascading down the lot and across my (dirt) driveway. We were in Payson in October and so I complained to the city. They took the information down and said it would be taken care of. We came back in December and nothing had been done, so once again I went to the city and they were quite affable, indicating we were on the list for city repairs (we were the top name on the third page). Upon returning to California, I composed a letter, which I sent to the mayor and city council outlining my problem. Councilman Rick Croy visited my wife, who had stayed in Payson to work on her paintings. Mr. Croy indicated the ditch had been cleaned, so we were quite happy. Upon my return to Payson (February), I checked the ditch and found they had barely skimmed off dirt on the very top of the ditch, but had not dug into it at all. This meant the water would still cascade through my lot. I immediately went to the city and talked to Michelle Maupin. She took action immediately. The morning (early) Tim Ryden and his crew came out and took care of the problem; dug the ditch out, asked me if it was acceptable and just did a fantastic job. In summary, kudos to Councilman Croy for following up on a citizen complaint and a great big thank you to Michelle Maupin and Tim Ryden for their exemplary service. Larry Little
Freedom has a necessary price
Editor: You are not guaranteed unrestricted rights under the U.S. Constitution. If you constantly hear that your “rights” are being taken away from you, do some research. For example, Freedom of Speech comes with conditions such as: it may not be used to incite a riot or libel an individual or lying under oath, among other constraints. Freedom of Assembly is fine, but not for the purpose of rioting or destruction of property. Freedom to “Keep and Bear Arms” is well recognized, but in the supposed landmark case decided by the Supreme Court (District of Columbia vs. Heller) it was decided that “Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose: For example, concealed weapons prohibitions have been upheld under the Amendment or state analogues. The Court’s opinion should not be taken to cast doubt on longstanding prohibitions against carrying of firearms in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings.” (Are you listening, Brenda Barton?)
Sir William Blackstone (the world’s leading authority on law) wrote in the 18th century about the right to have arms being “subject to suitability and allowance by law.” If every person has a right to fulfill every desire or personal inclination without restraint, then instead of society, we have anarchy. Society is formed to achieve the maximum benefit for all, but is achieved by each person being willing to agree upon and abide by a common understanding of limitations. No one is totally free, nor has a “right” to be. This principle has been the “gold standard” since ancient times. From Plato through the Magna Carta to the Constitution and Supreme Court of the United States it has been upheld over thousands of years. Freedom comes with a caveat. Our Supreme Court issued this statement long ago: “It is a trite maxim, that man gives up a part of his natural liberty when he enters into civil society, as the price of the blessings of that state: and it may be said, with truth, this liberty is well exchanged for the advantages which flow from law and justice.” (Green v. Biddle, 21 U.S. 1 (1821)) No nation in the history of the world has enjoyed such liberty nor had as many “rights” protected as the United States. This freedom comes with a small but necessary price, though. Regardless of what some people would have you believe. Noble Collins
‘I was afraid for my life’ not an adequate explanation Editor: I was afraid for my life! I was in a store and had a verbal confrontation with the clerk, she reached under the counter and pulled out a long shiny object. I shot and killer her. I was afraid for my life! (The object was a stapler.) A person, wearing a hoody, was following me in the late night parking lot, he approached and pulled a black object from the pocket. I shot and killed him. I was afraid for my life! (He was returning a dropped wallet.) While walking my dog, a neighbor ran toward me yelling and holding a baseball bat. I shot and killed him. I was afraid for my life. (He was asking me to stop the ball from going into the water.) (These thoughts came to mind following) The March 2 shooting and killing a homeless man in L.A., who probably weighed 120 pounds, while surrounded by 1,000 pounds of law enforcement. Three of the officers pumped bullets into his body until he was dead. They, all five, were afraid for their lives. The man did not have a weapon. Don’t get me wrong; I respect and admire the work that police officers do; they deal with the worst that our society has to offer. To justify the killing of a person by uttering the phrase, “I was afraid for my life” seems to be an excuse for saying, “I didn’t know what else to do.” There are always alternative ways to diffuse a situation without shooting and killing. All this boils down to training, training and more training on how to diffuse a verbal situation and not let it escalate into a deadly course of action. I hope the men and women with the Payson Police Department and the county sheriff’s office are obligated to take this type training, in depth not just the academy. Using the same thought process, a request from law enforcement for information, just do it; it won’t kill you or it could. Andy Toth
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Prison for man who sold rings
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consider that the actual thief hasn’t been brought roundup staff reporter to court. She urged Cahill to consider a probation term, arguing “being in prison does not do anyA Payson man will receive a two-year prison body any good.” She said Garland was ready to sentence after pleading guilty to pawning jewelry work and pay the victim back. from an elderly woman. The value of the jewelry is estimated at nearly Michael Shawn Garland, 44, $10,000, according to a presentencadmitted he sold several pieces ing report. belonging to the woman last year That report says in February 2014, to help pay for a hotel while he was the woman called the Gila County homeless. Sheriff’s Office after she realized Garland’s girlfriend reportedly several pieces of jewelry were missstole the jewelry while working for ing. A deputy contacted the cleana local cleaning company and gave ing company the woman used and it to Garland to pawn, including a learned from the owner that they wedding ring and band along with had recently fired four cleaners due several other items. to customer complaints. The cleanThat woman has not been ing company owner said she knew charged. Garland, who was dating one of the The stress of the loss took its toll fired cleaners, had pawned a ring on the 87-year-old victim, who told belonging to one of the customers. a probation officer that she lost the Superior Court Judge Garland admitted to a probation Peter Cahill vision in her left eye due to a hemorofficer that he had pawned several rhage. A local optometrist wrote the pieces of jewelry from his girlfriend, court that the stress of the thefts likely led to the who reportedly told him she got the jewelry from hemorrhage. her deceased grandmother. He pawned the jewelry Superior Court Judge Peter Cahill on Monday to pay for a hotel while he was homeless. said it is hard to imagine the woman’s grief, espeCahill sentenced Garland to two years in prison cially losing her wedding ring and a bracelet that for theft and three years of supervised probation her husband gave her on her 65th birthday. Her for solicitation to commit trafficking in stolen husband has since passed. property. He received credit for 176 days in the The woman told the court the criminals who county jail. stole her jewelry and pawned it do not realize they Cahill also sentenced Garland to three years of took away a part of her life. She asked the court intensive probation for possession of drug parato impress upon them the hurt she feels every day. phernalia in a separate offense that occurred in Garland’s attorney said Garland did not know September 2014. Officers found a marijuana pipe whom the jewelry belonged to when he pawned it on Garland during an assault investigation. This is and had not stolen the items. She asked Cahill to his fourth drug-related conviction. by
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital A motorcyclist was airlifted to a hospital Sunday afternoon after crashing north of Strawberry. The driver was heading south on Highway 87 around 1 p.m. when they wrecked at milepost 271, just north of a hairpin turn above Strawberry. No one else was injured.
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Gila County building not recovered From page 1A the volume of activities related to building and zoning and the associated fees. Assessment and issues addressed
The division was assessed on performance of services by LL Decker back in 2006. The consultant identified problems including a delay in issuing building permits; confusing plan review; delays in inspections; poor communication between staff and applicants; unrealistic customer expectations; lack of staffing; overworked and underpaid staff; gaps in staff training; poor coordination between departments; inadequate tools and training; inadequate customer complaint process. Gould reported the division has made major changes to its service delivery program. These changes include: • The division assumed the responsibilities for plan review and inspections for private septic systems and permitting for new wells in 2006. The
wastewater department now has 2.5 staff members to do these new tasks. • The division now does initial review for compliance with floodplain regulations in 2006. One staff was added to assist the public works division with review for floodplain safety in 2006. • The division added three code enforcement staff members in 2006 and a hearing officer who continues to work today with several different ordinances. • Development of a strong, professional work environment based on a team approach. • Improved timing of the plan review and permitting process. • Plans are currently being developed for the county’s planning and zoning commission to help public hearings throughout the county to solicit citizen input on the future vision for Gila County. • Significant modifications have been made to development guides and the zoning ordinance was recently revised, along with subdivision regulations and minor land division regulations.
Speaker inspires Payson students From page 1A
like I belonged.” The Canadian-born former teacher and co-author of the book for teens “Gearing Up: Inside & Out for a Great Life,” also told the audience the benefits he got by overcoming his own embarrassment about being in a talent show — with much younger kids. “Seniors said, ‘Hey, what you did rocked,’” he said. “And a girl I had a crush on who was a junior said, ‘I admire your courage; I wish I could be more like you.’” But he cautioned students they must not betray their true values in an attempt to be popular. “It’s hard to be yourself following others all the time, it might lead you where you don’t want to end up,” he said. “There’s a price to pay to fit in. You can’t
make everybody happy all the time, so stop trying. Ask yourself how much of a price are you paying to be liked by others versus just being yourself. Don’t be so hard on yourself.” Finally, Boudreau told the story about finding an advertisement in a newspaper seeking cruise ship employees. “People laughed at me when I applied to work on a cruise ship,” he said. “All the things you have in life
that are big and bold and brave, there’s always people ready to laugh at you. Don’t be afraid to try something different. “I’m glad I took that cruise ship because I met a lady and we traveled that year together and today, 10-15 years later, I’m happy to share with you that she’s my wife and we have a 10-year-old son. You never know what one decision is going to lead to.”
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When Payson High School senior Steven Martinez stumbled across the play, “Supermodels in Jeopardy,” he knew he had a winner. “I have read many one-act plays over my theater career and this was the first one that I had a complete vision for,” he said. Earlier in the year, Martinez was chosen to direct the one-act play the PHS Theatre Troupe would perform in state competitions. PHS ended up receiving high marks and an excellent in the Northern Arizona Acting Festival on Feb. 7. Now Martinez hoped to push their performance into the superior rating and possibly onto the international acting competition on Saturday, March 6. “We need to get the highest score to go to international,” he said. The play addresses the serious social issues of beauty, insecurity and value with humor — a compelling reason Martinez chose the play. “It was funny with a deep underlying message,” he said. The play is set at the Darwin Memorial Convention Center, which has collapsed on all of the supermodels from one modeling agency. Agency Director Andi, played by Larissa Popke, opens with an announcement to the press that the supermodels are alive, but trapped under the rubble. She tells the assembled journalists that rescuers will soon save
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Payson High School drama students staged “Supermodels in Jeopardy,” an absurdist satire that took a serious look at the damage society’s obsession with looks can inflict. the models. Blackley) and an ensemble of But she and her co-worker, characters (Cameron Rislund Bob (played by Tony Gentless), and Kyle Chapin), Andi and Bob quickly hear from the fire cap- decide to tell the models to buck tain (played by Robert Schnepp) up. that there is no hope. If rescuThe purpose of misinforming ers move the building, the shift everyone? Keep the heat off the will cause it to collapse on the administration. assembled beauties. But did that work? So launches a moral dilemNo one feels any sense of ma — tell the models and their relief at the end. impassioned fans that there is And maybe that’s why no hope — or simply keep the Martinez liked the play. story quiet and see how it all “I hope you enjoy this incredible satire and always rememplays out. Through a series of conver- ber: accept others as they are sations amongst themselves and laugh a little,” he said. and with other characters, The group received another including the intern Wendy excellent and a first place for (Elle LeBlanc), the publicist Northern Arizona. Eden (Zoia Brouwer), the Yep, Martinez picked a winjournalist Heidi Jeckel (Emily ner.
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PHARMACIST Q. What about the heart? A. Heart disease encompasses a range of conditions
that affect your heart. These include blood vessel diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (known as arrhythmias) and heart defects you might be born with (known as congenital heart defects), as well as other problems. The term “heart disease” is often used interchangeably with the term “cardiovascular disease.” Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your heart’s muscle, valves or rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease. Symptoms of heart disease can be diverse and varied. These can include (but not be limited to) any of the following: • Chest pain (angina) • Shortness of breath (without exertion) • Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms • Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, or upper abdomen or back • Fluttering in your chest • A slowing or racing heartbeat • Swelling in your legs, ankles or feet • Getting short of breath easily with exercise • When should you see your doctor? If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting, you should seek emergency medical attention by going to the emergency room or calling 911 for assistance. For intermittent symptoms, you may choose to make an appointment to see your physician and follow your physician’s advice, take any medication recommended as prescribed, and follow up with your physician as recommended. Remember it is never too late to make lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake and eating healthy foods. Low fat or low sodium diets are at times recommended for individuals with heart disease. Upon reviewing your readiness for an exercise program with your physician, it may be beneficial to become more physically active (with up to 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily).
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Dr. Ed Waechter visits with one of the guests at the March 4 Lunch & Learn program at the Senior Circle. Waechter is an OB-GYN with Preferred Women’s Care of Payson.
Common women’s health issue not often discussed is topic of luncheon by
Laughter mimics exercise benefits Though laughter is often referred to as “the best medicine” no definitive study has been conducted to determine the effects of laughter on overall human health, leaving open the possibility that maintaining a good sense of humor and a positive attitude are just as important, if not more important, than finding time to laugh each day. But even if laughter is not medicinal, its benefits can mimic those of exercise. When a person laughs, his or her pulse and blood pressure increase, and people tend to breathe faster when they laugh. Faster breathing sends more oxygen to the tissues, which can help the heart and lungs work more efficiently. In addition, a Vanderbilt University study found that between 10 and 15 minutes of laughter can burn as many as 50 calories. Finding time to laugh may also indirectly improve the body’s immune system response, as studies have suggested that infection-fighting antibodies might be more abundant in people who can use humor to combat stress.
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It’s apparently a common health issue women for mature women, but it doesn’t get discussed much — postmenopausal bleeding. Dr. Ed Waechter, with Preferred Women’s Care, 120 E. Main St., brought the topic to the March 4 Lunch & Learn program at the Senior Circle. Waechter is a board certified obstetrician/ gynecologist. He has 40 years of experience in the field. “Bleeding after menopause is abnormal,” he said. When a patient comes to him with the problem he said he asks questions such as: Have they recently had surgery? Do they have bladder issues? How much blood are they seeing? Where is it coming from (the vaginal or rectal area)? Does it occur after a particular activity? What kind of medications are they taking? Both external and internal exams are performed. The internal exam requires the use of a speculum. Waechter says he uses the smallest metal kind suitable to the patient. The instrument allows him to check the walls of the vagina and the cervix. “The walls of the vagina may be thinning
and that could be causing the bleeding,” he said. If there is evidence of blood at the cervix that indicates the bleeding is from the uterus. In that case he does a biopsy of the lining of the uterus —endometrium. To do the biopsy at his office, Waechter inserts a Pipelle through the cervix into the uterus to retrieve cells for study. The Pipelle is a very small, flexible tube with a spatula-type end and a suctioning mechanism. After menopause the cervix tends to tighten down and firm up, Waechter said. In some cases the Pipelle cannot be inserted because of the condition of the cervix, so the biopsy must be done with a D and C — a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue (endometrium) from inside the uterus; the “D” is dilation to widen the cervix to allow instruments into the uterus; the “C” is curettage of the scraping of the walls of the uterus to retrieve cells for study. It may also be necessary to do this if not enough cells can be recovered with the Pipelle. A D and C requires the patient to be admitted to the hospital and put under anesthesia, he said. Recovery time is minimal, he added. “These are not intricate procedures. They are very routine. And we try to make them as
painless as possible,” Waechter said. The cells recovered are sent to pathology for study. If the study indicates a thinning of endometrium that means there is not any serious problem. On the other hand, the study may show a thickening of endometrium and that requires further investigation as it could indicate a precancerous condition. However, thickening may be due to the patient’s level of estrogen. The level of estrogen can be modified with hormone therapy, an introduction of progesterone into the system. If the thickening is suspected as being precancerous, Waechter said a hysterectomy is the usual treatment. About Dr. Waechter
Dr. Ed Waechter, M.D., is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist. He was born in Omaha, Neb. and attended both the University of Kansas and the University of Nebraska Medical School in Omaha, graduating in 1975. His residency was at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, Ind. Until 1979 when he started his own practice in Omaha. He also practiced in Texas before coming to Payson a few years ago.
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the implications of the tax penalty for not enrolling in coverage, this special enrollment period will provide an extended opportunity to purchase health insurance coverage for 2015. To qualify, an uninsured individual must meet these qualifications: • The uninsured individual will need to state they had to pay a penalty for not having coverage in the 2014 tax year. • The uninsured individual cannot be currently enrolled in a plan on HealthCare.gov. • The uninsured individual only found out they were going to have to pay a tax penalty when they were preparing their 2014 tax return. Those who did not qualify for an exemption and went without health coverage in 2014 will pay a tax penalty of $95 per adult or
The special enrollment runs from March 15 to April 30. To make an appointment for enrollment help for the Health Insurance Marketplace or Medicaid, call (928) 472-1271. 1 percent of their income, whichever is greater — when they file their taxes for 2014. Unless uninsured consumers take advantage of this special enrollment period, they may have to pay a tax penalty when filing their 2015 income taxes. The penalty will increase to $325 per adult or 2 percent of income for 2015. “The good news is based on household income and dependents, some individuals may qual-
ify for financial assistance from the government — or subsidies — toward the cost of the premium and other financial obligations like co-pays or deductibles,” explains Lance Porter, PRMC chief executive officer. The application counselors at Payson Regional Medical Center stand ready to assist the still uninsured in our community. “We can help individuals and their families evaluate the available health plans and determine if they’re eligible for Medicaid or other insurance options,” Porter said. It’s not too late, but the deadline is April 30 and individuals must meet certain qualifications. “Let us help take the frustration out of the enrollment process. Call us at (928) 472-1271 before April 30 to avoid the tax penalty in 2015,” concluded Porter.
Whether you’re starting a family or preparing for a healthy menopause, you need a doctor you can trust. Fortunately, Edward Waechter, M.D., is here to help. A board-certified OB/GYN with 35 years of experience, he will take time to listen and get to know your unique health needs. And he won’t keep you waiting weeks for an appointment; sameand next-day appointments with Dr. Waechter are often available. Call Preferred Women’s Care at 928-474-9744, or
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Weekly Calendar of Events
MON:
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m. Computer Class 9-11 a.m. Bunco 1-3 p.m. ($3 to play) Diabetic Education 1-2 p.m. (March 30)
TUES:
Knitting 9-11 a.m. (all levels) Feeling Fit 10-11 a.m. Pinochle 12-3 p.m. Fresenius Dialysis Outreach (2nd Tuesday) Mexican Train 12-3 p.m. 12 Step Rim Country Women’s AA meeting 3-4 p.m.
WED: Member Lunch & Bingo (meets March 11, 11:30 a.m., $4) Lunch & Learn - Type 2 Diabetes (with Dr. David Cluff, meets March 18, 11:30 a.m., free)
Mah Jong 1:30-4:30 p.m.
THURS: T.O.P.S. 7-9 a.m. Tai Chi 9-10 a.m. Widowed Women’s Grief Group (meets 1st Thursday of month, 9:30-11 a.m.)
Pinochle 12-3 p.m. Ballroom Dancing 4-5 p.m. Lost Loves Suicide Loss (meets 1st Thursday of month, 4-
5:30 p.m.)
FRI:
Feeling Fit 10-11 a.m. Line Dance 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rim Country women are reminded to register for the 2015 Women’s Wellness Forum, which is Saturday, March 21 in the Bingo Hall of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. The cost is $15 per person. See the registration form on this page or contact the Mogollon Health Alliance at (928) 474-2588 for details. The Senior Circle is at 215 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday. For information about programs and membership, call (928) 472-9290.
Beer – A health food?
\My editor looked stressed. Well, maybe he just looked grumpy. But that’s stressful when I have to broach a column topic. So, I figured I’d be extra nice. Maybe get his advice ahead of time. “So did you like the quinoa column?” I asked. “Harrumph,” he harrumphed, like the camel that got his hump. I waited. “Yeah, great,” he said. “Little itty bitty nutty super food. I went home and whipped up a batch. Tastes great slathered with barbecue sauce.” I waited. He glowered. I can’t always tell when he’s kidding. “Well, I was just thinking about what to write this week.” “Why don’t you write some more about that machca stuff,” he said. “You mean maca? The Incan aphrodisiac?” “Yeah,” he said. “I liked that one.” I think he’s kidding. But you never know. “I was thinking about something about enzyme reactions.” He actually rolled his eyes. Then a fleeting expression of happiness flickered over his face. “Beer,” he said. “Beer?” I said. “Yeah. Health benefits of beer. I hear they even serve Guinness in hospitals in England. Look that up. Now, that’s a column I’d enjoy.” I actually rolled my eyes. I hate beer. Give me a nice merlot — after I’m done with my cleanse. But that’s a different column. Still, why not see what I can find out about beer — get him off my
Women’s Wellness Forum Saturday, March 21 Mazatzal Hotel Ballroom
The Healthy
FOODIE by Michele Nelson
back so I can do the enzyme reaction in Aztec super foods column. So, off I go. Turns out, beer does have health benefits — in moderation. Studies show beer builds bones, improves sleep and has cancer-fighting properties. Who knew? Researchers at Oregon State University believe the flavonids in hops, called xanthohumol, can prevent various types of cancer including breast, colon and ovarian. Huh. I just thought beer stimulated beer bellies. Almost makes me wish I liked the taste. Not only that, but the hops in beer relieves stress and aids sleep. The Sloan Kettering Cancer Center studies found hops relieved insomnia and mood disorders. Now that is something I could use, but of course alcohol in general is well known to “take the edge off.” Other studies Sloan Kettering examined, showed that mixing hops with rosemary extract, relieved arthritic symptoms. A double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study even showed that hops extract relieved menopausal symptoms. But the most convincing study came from Cambridge. Jonathan Powell proved beer helps women
battle bone loss as they age. Powell’s research showed that beer, especially the ale type, had significant amounts of silicon. The silicon, in the form of absorbable orthosilicic acid, stimulates new bone growth. More interesting yet, Powell found that beer is better than food as a source of silicon. Used to be, most people got their silicon from grains such as barley and wheat. The hard casings surrounding the grain contained the silicon. Now that food is so processed, all the silicon has been removed. So I hurried back with my encouraging news about beer. I found him at El Rancho, tending to a Negro Modello and a basket of chips in the dimly lit bar. “Good news,” I said. He fixed me with a dubious look. “It’s good for you.” “What’s good for me?” “Beer.” “Oh, really,” he said, sipping. “Relieves stress.” “Well, duh,” he said. “Helps you sleep.” “Well, duh,” he said. “It has xanthohumol — good for both breast and ovarian cancer.” He shifted uncomfortably on his bar stool. “Oh, wait,” I said, seeing I had to dazzle him. “Found a double-blind study: Hops relieves symptoms of menopause.” He rolled his eyes. “That certainly accords with my experience,” he said, sipping. “It has silicon in the form of absorbable orthosilicic acid,” I added, pulling out all the stops. “Builds bone density in older women — especially the ales.”
Benefits of beer • Builds bones • Improves sleep • Can prevent various types of cancer: breast, colon and ovarian • Good source of silicon He gave me a long, strange look. “Do me a favor.” “What?” “Don’t do a column about beer. Please, dear Lord. Just leave it alone. It’s like Frankenstein: People should not mess with things they do not understand.” With that, he drained his mug and turned back to the game. I have to admit: He looked less stressed. But now what the heck am I going to write the column about?
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Students at Rim Country Middle School entertained a happy crowd of parents at a school concert on March 4. The Big Band Music Machine also played, at bottom right, high school band director Sergio Beraun plays trombone.
Concert captures pure pleasure in music by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
High energy. Joy. Pure pleasure in the music. All describe the recent Rim Country Middle School concert on March 4. Daria Mason and Mike Buskirk have again produced a choir and bands that revel in music. The concert started with Mason’s choir belting out “Elijah Rock” arranged by Rollo Dilworth. Listening to the students sing, it was no surprise the choir received almost perfect scores at a recent state festival. The group filled the stage and all four risers. The choir sang four songs including “One Song” (by Dave and Jean Perry), “Gloria Deo” (by Sally Albrecht) and the pop song “Best Day of My Life” (arranged by Roger Emerson). They even added dance moves. Pure entertainment.
Bonita Street to finally get improvements by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
After years of planning, priority lists and false starts, Payson may finally actually rebuild Bonita Street in the next two years — unless something else unexpected happens. The Arizona Department of Transportation has already completed the preliminary design and is working through the environmental assessment, said LaRon Garrett, assistant town manager. The busy street east of Highway 87 is falling apart. The asphalt crumbles into the dirt on either side; it lacks sidewalks, gutters and bike lanes and barely offers enough room for two vehicles to pass each other. While the town initially hoped for sidewalks and gutters, the new road won’t have either due to budget constraints. It will be widened to 32 feet and feature bike lanes though. “We will take what we can get at this point,” Garrett said. The town had hoped to start the project years ago and included a project overview in the 2011 transportation study. The length of the project is 2,560 feet and runs along East Bonita Street to South St. Phillips Street, which has already been improved. ADOT will design and build the $1.2 million project, using State Transportation Improvement money from gas taxes. The town will provide 5.7 percent in matching funds. Garrett hopes construction could start as early fiscal year 2016/2017. After the environmental assessment, ADOT will begin buying the necessary rights-of-way. Garrett estimates ADOT will need to acquire several feet of property from nine lots. On Thursday, the council approved a contract with Tetra Tech to design a water main upgrade along Bonita while the road is torn up. The current water pipes along the road are “very small” in diameter and located in the rear easements of the properties, said Tanner Henry, water division manager. Fire hydrants are not adequately spaced along the road and there is limited access to make repairs if a pipe breaks. The water department plans to put in a larger pipe with new fire hydrants and relocate water meters to the front of properties for better access.
Mason also teaches the beginning band filled with mostly sixth-grade students. She told the audience that this year’s beginning band students have blown her away. “I’ve never had a beginning band like this — and I’ve been teaching for 25 years,” she said, “We’ve brought arrangements that have never been played on this stage.” The band played “Chorale” from Cantata 147 by Bach. Then Anna Marie Wanderer and Emily Simon played another Bach song as a flute duet. The band continued with “Areopogus” by Ralph Ford. Then Stephanie Felix-Chanez bravely stepped forward to perform a euphonium solo. She played the African-American spiritual “Wayfaring Stranger,” beautifully. The band again stepped in to play “Ison” by Kevin Mixon. Then four students, Aden Taylor, Alyssa Boerst, Angelica Priddy and Troy Daniels played the perky Caribbean song “Banana Boat” on trumpets and trombones.
The band finished up with a stirring rendition of “Great Plains Saga” by Joseph Compello. Mason had Buskirk step in a couple of times to play in the percussion section, because the students chose to play everything but the snare drum. Buskirk directs the advanced band. He bragged a bit on his students telling the audience they won a superior rating at the recent festival competition, along with the choir. Superior is the highest rating possible. The advanced band played two Ed Huckeby tunes, “Joyant Winds” and “Evening Portrait.” The performance wrapped up with the Big Band Music Machine. The concert was the band’s first public performance for the year. The BBMM has musicians from an eighth-grader to a retiree. They played four songs including “Catch the Wind” (by Paul Clark), “Cold Duck Time” (by Eddie Harris), “Autumn Mist” (by Larry Neeck), and “Baby Drives a Fast Car” (by Paul Clark).
State budget cuts spending on universities, poor get without assorted gimmicks, like leasing state office buildings, widespread fund sweeps from state departments, borrowing money from schools by After an all-night session, the Arizona Legislature delaying payments and other short-term tactics. adopted an austere budget that cuts corporate taxes “This is the budget I ran on. It is the budget I talkand eliminates a projected deficit by slashing spend- ed about in my inauguration speech and my State of ing for higher education and the poor. the State speech. On Jan. 16, we released this budget The $9.1 billion spending plan passed barely 36 for everyone to see, and the budget that we passed hours after legislative leaders and Gov. Doug Ducey this week was about 97 percent of the budget we struck a deal. Critics complained lawmakers had to released on Jan. 16.” vote before anyone had time to digest the details of Ducey said the budget represents the first truly the budget deal. However, supporters of the rush to balanced budget since 20 07. vote said the budget bills were like bad medicine — Since then, the state imposed the deepest educabest to swallow them quickly. tion cuts in the nation and squeezed some $1 billion The budget provides about $100 million in addi- from AHCCCS, while continuing to cut taxes in an tional K-12 spending, but that neither pays the ille- attempt to spur greater economic growth. gally withheld inflation adjustment ordered by the The budget continues years of deep cuts courts nor provides money to fund enrollment in state support for the universities and growth this year. community colleges, which have spurred The budget also cuts state support for the faculty and staff layoffs and the doubling three universities by $99 million, about $5 of tuition. million less than called for in the budget deal The adopted budget cuts university announced last week. spending by about $100 million and The budget will also cut payments to community college spending by about doctors and hospitals treating low-income $18 million, including the elimination of families covered by the Arizona Health Care any state support for the Maricopa and Cost Containment System, which provides Pima county community college health care for about a third of Gila systems. County residents. The $37 million Arizona State in money the cuts will save the University President state budget will trigger about Michael Crow said, “This $150 million in lost federal funds. drastic remedy to the Over the next two years, the state’s budget troubles AHCCCS rate cuts will save the represents a setback for state $127 million, but reduce Arizonans who already federal payments by about $588 are frustrated by the million. state’s sluggish economic The budget also limits cash recovery. The ramificaassistance to impoverished famitions for the state’s econPhoto by Gage Skidmore lies to one year for life, the most omy will take years to Gov. Doug Ducey stringent limitation in the nation. play out because it is our The adopted budget also procolleges and universities vides the Department of Child Safety with about that produce Arizona’s strongest asset: educated $20 million less than Gov. Ducey had proposed. young men and women trained to play leading roles Lawmakers cut money the governor said would in a rapidly changing world.” allow the department to keep up with new reports of All of Rim Country’s representatives supported child abuse and neglect. Last year, a backlog of 6,000 the final budget deal, including Rep. Brenda Barton cases not investigated for lack of resources caused a (R-Payson), Rep. Bob Thorpe (R-Flagstaff) and Sen. scandal and reorganization of the department. The Sylvia Allen (R-Snowflake). Three Republicans ultidepartment cleared that backlog, but a new backlog mately voted against the budget. Only one Democrat voted for the budget, Sen. of uninvestigated cases has risen along with reports Carlyle Begay. He supported the budget after of abuse and neglect. However, the budget closes a projected budget Republicans added $1.5 million for infrastructure deficit of about $1.5 billion in the next two years, projects on the Navajo Reservation and agreed to while preserving this year’s $114 million corporate adopt his bill that would waive tuition for high school tax cut, part of a roughly $500 million cut since the students taking classes at tribal colleges. Key provisions in the final budget bill included: recession. The budget compromise also dropped some $125 million in various sources of new revenue K-12 education Gov. Ducey had originally proposed. Private prisons proved one of the few budget Lawmakers dropped Gov. Ducey’s proposal to winners, with funding to add 2,000 beds. Even so, require school districts to cut non-classroom spendthat’s 1,000 fewer new prison beds than Gov. Ducey ing in favor of giving school boards more flexibility. originally proposed. The budget provided a net gain of about $102 The budget represents the first time since the million for K-12 schools, but Democrats argued Great Recession cut state revenues by almost one- that’s only about half of what the schools need to third that the Legislature had balanced the bud- keep up with inflation and enrollment growth. The by
Pete Aleshire
roundup editor
adopted budget doesn’t come close to restoring the estimated $336 million in illegally withheld inflation adjustments courts have ordered the Legislature to restore. Lawmakers cut per-student spending during the recession despite a 2001 voter-approved initiative requiring the state to keep up with inflation for K-12 spending. The final budget deal did include $22 million for Gov. Ducey’s still vague proposal to provide charter schools with students on waiting lists money to expand. The final proposal also cut $10 million Ducey wanted to give to charter schools with small enrollments, which would mirror much higher per-student payments going to small regular school districts, like Pine and Tonto Basin. Lawmakers also dropped Gov. Ducey’s proposal to impose an immediate cut in state aid for Joint Technical Education Districts, which provide vocational classes through both high schools and community colleges. However, the budget promises cuts in coming years. Higher education
Lawmakers added about $5 million to the funding package for the three universities compared to the deal leaders and the governor struck last week. Gov. Ducey had originally proposed $75 million in cuts. Ultimately, the budget bill would impose $99 million in university cuts — the bulk of them at ASU. Lawmakers also let stand the bulk of the proposed cuts in state support for community colleges, where tuition has also risen rapidly as the state support has dwindled. The two largest districts in the state — Pima and Maricopa counties — will now get no state support at all. The budget plan would have also cut off Pinal County colleges, but lawmakers added back in a token $2 million at the last moment. Cuts in programs for the poor
The budget deal makes Arizona the most restrictive state in the country when it comes to programs for impoverished families. During the recession, the state imposed a two-year, lifetime limit for case assistance to families on welfare, called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Now, a family of three can collect a maximum of $277 a month for just one year. The budget deal also cuts payment rate for AHCCCS, which mostly pays for impoverished people in nursing homes and families with children with incomes below the poverty level. Gov. Ducey had proposed a 3 percent reduction in payments to doctors and hospitals. The final deal settled on a 5 percent cut. Several threats remain to health care for the poor through AHCCCS. Several lawmakers, including Rim Country’s representatives in the House, have joined in a lawsuit seeking to overturn the expansion of AHCCCS to cover people making up to 135 percent of a poverty-level wage, fully funded by the federal government under the terms of the Affordable Care Act. If the lawsuit succeeds, an estimated 300,000 Arizona residents could lose their health care and the state could lose more than $1 billion in federal funding.
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Service allows public to track sex offenders by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
Photo courtesy Hellsgate Fire Department
No one was seriously injured Saturday morning when a vehicle rolled into a ditch off State Route 260, one mile east of Star Valley’s Steve Coury Ford. Hellsgate Fire Chief Dave Bathke said the driver is very lucky to have escaped injury.
A new service through the Gila County Sheriff’s Office aims to make tracking sex offenders in your neighborhood easier than ever. There are currently 47 registered sex offenders in Gila County, eight of which live in the Payson area, one in Young, three in Pine-Strawberry and one in Star Valley, according to an online database powered by OffenderWatch. Nationally, there is a registered sex offender within one mile of an estimated 80 percent of all addresses. Available through the GCSO website, OffenderWatch plots the addresses of sex offenders on a map in relation to any address or city in the county. Users can also search for an offender by name. Supply an email address and the county will send out a notification any time a new offender moves within one mile of that address. The service is free and there is no limit to the number of addresses registered
for email updates. The GCSO recommends registering home, school, work, gym, day care and park addresses for updates. “Offenders move frequently, so instead of having to check the maps on a weekly basis, the best way to stay informed is to take advantage of our free email alert system,” according to the GCSO website. Since 1996, those convicted of certain sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders upon their release from prison or placement on probation. The sheriff’s office assesses the likelihood of the person reoffending and assigns a risk level, ranging from one, low risk, to three, high risk of recidivism. With level one offenders, only those living in the home of the offender are notified, but with level two and three, the community is notified. The release of sex offender information is not intended to increase fear, but to promote public awareness and the potential threat that sex offenders pose to the com-
Payson won’t extend water credit deadlines From page 1A way 260 and Mud Springs Road. Schlotman asked the town Thursday to once again extend the water credit deadline or to buy hers at a discounted rate. The town declined both offers. Since developers purchased the water credits from Terra-Star Valley-40 LLC, the town never received any money for the credits. The water credits no longer have value to the town — which couldn’t afford to buy them back anyway, Garrett said. “Under today’s circumstances, the town is able to provide water to all developments pending the completion of the C.C. Cragin water project,” he wrote.
The town recently negotiated a deal with one of the developers who paid $1.16 million for 234 Tower Well credits, extending their deadline to use those credits to 2021. In exchange, the developer built Malibu Drive between Easy Street and Manzanita Drive, including a connecting roundabout for roughly $700,000. “Here the town received a benefit substantially equal to the liability it accepted by extending the value of the credits,” Garrett said. Town attorney Patricia Ronan told the council that since the credits have no market value, the town could run into gift clause issues if they bought credits from developers. She said developers still had time to offer
the town something in exchange for extending their water credit deadline, but the project would have to be proportional in value. Dave West purchased 104 credits for roughly $500,000 in 2006. He had planned to build along Tyler Parkway, but the project never came to fruition. He said he, like all of the other developers, were only trying to do good business when they bought the credits, but then the economy tanked. He said the town received some value from developers buying the credits because it helped build the Tower Well. The council said he and the other developers have until April 17 to submit paperwork for an improvement project to extend their water credit deadline. If not, they will expire.
munity. The Gila County Sheriff’s Office believes that an informed community is a safer community. If you have questions or would like additional information, call the sheriff’s office at (928) 425-4449 or (800) 6358017. Visit www.gilacounty az.gov/government/sheriff/ and click on the Sex Offender Information link to search for offenders in your area.
WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service
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(1939-2015)
Deanna (Dee) Marlene Van Dyke was born on May 27, 1939, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Her parents were Andrew and Margaret Van Dyke. She had a younger sister, Carolyn; and brother, Andrew Paul. She attended Whittier Elementary School and Washington High School and had several jobs during her high school years so she could afford to attend Augustana College with a major in elementary education. In the summer of 1960 she worked at Colter Bay in Teton National Park where she met, fell in love with and agreed to marry Robert (Bob) Hershberger. They were married on March 25, 1961 at East Side Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls and moved to Philadelphia while Bob finished his master’s degree in architecture. The couple moved to San Francisco where Dee taught elementary school and enjoyed their first year of marriage. In 1962 the couple moved to Pocatello, Idaho where Dee completed her bachelor’s degree at Idaho State University, taught elementary school, and enjoyed many good times with her husband and in-laws. In 1965 the couple traveled throughout Europe for three months before returning to Philadelphia where Bob completed a doctorate in architecture and Dee gave birth to two sons, Vernon and Andrew. In 1969 the couple moved to Tempe, Ariz. where Bob became a professor at ASU and Dee was a “super mom” raising the boys, serving as director of the American Baptist Campus Foundation, teaching elementary school, earning a master’s degree in higher and adult Education at ASU, teaching English as a second language at the Cook Christian Training School, and serving as director of the Arizona Extension of the San Francisco Theological Seminary. In 1988 the couple moved to Tucson, Ariz. where Bob became Dean of College of Architecture at the University of Arizona (UA) and Dee taught elementary school and served as devel-
opment officer for a Christian school and the College of Humanities at UA. Dee also pursued more than a year of graduate theological education to become an ordained deacon in the Methodist Church. She then served as Director of Children’s Ministries at Christ Church United Methodist and Religious Life Director for Tucson Metropolitan Ministries. In 2002 the couple moved to Payson, Ariz. to retire and live in the high country of Arizona. Dee enjoyed many activities and responsibilities in the Payson United Methodist church. She was a leader in the Democratic Women’s Club and active in Amnesty International in Payson. She also enjoyed socializing, reading, dancing, golf, tennis, bicycling, dry fly fishing, downhill skiing and traveling. Dee and Bob traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Dee was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in January of 2012, but maintained an active lifestyle with Bob until the disease required her hospitalization in January of 2015. She was living in a memory care facility in Phoenix at the time of her death on March 1, 2015. She is survived by her husband, two sons, their wives and six grandchildren; her younger sister and her two sons; and the daughter and children of her deceased brother. A Celebration of Dee’s Life will be held at the Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015. The service will be followed by a reception with light refreshments and featuring remembrances by friends and vocal presentations of the couple’s love songs. Contact Robert Hershberger at (928) 970-9180; email: bobndee@outlook.com; P.O. Box 2266, Payson, AZ 85547. Memorial Gifts: send checks to Alzheimer’s Association, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006. Note: for Research in Memory of Dee Hershberger. Please do not send flowers.
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2015 thru today 5.00 30-year Average through Dec. 22.08
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Average Payson Precipitation from the office of the State Climatologist at Arizona State University.
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PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Tuesday
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10.1 10.4 11.2 11.7 Dominant pollen: Juniper, Ash High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels. Medium: Pollen levels between 7.3 and 9.6 will likely cause symptoms for many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season. Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals among the allergy-suffering public. Source: pollen.com
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Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com
Edward L. Jones
• Member of Central Arizona Board of Realtors • Member of Scottsdale Arizona Board of Realtors • 3rd Generation Arizonian and 30-year Payson resident
(1931-2015)
Edward L. Jones, 83, of Payson, died March 3, 2015 in Payson. He was born Nov. 3, 1931 in Phillipsburg, N.J. to Edward J. and Arla Jones. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and worked in construction and property management from 1950 until his retirement in 1995. He built his family’s home in Diamond Point and traveled to Brazil where he helped build two churches in 1975 and 1976. He married his wife of 63 years, Betty, Jan. 19, 1952 in Bangor, Pa. She survives him, along with their daughter, Tammy Rushton;
their sons, Rory Jones, Guy (Tracy) Jones and Ty (Sharleen) Jones; six grandchildren, Lisa Allen, Courtney Manross, Alicia Jones, Ryan Jones, Savanna Jones and Makayla Jones; and great-grandchildren, Anna Birch, Sara Birch, Brittni Allen and Iijah Bellah Jones. Also surviving is sister, Arla Hope Goodman; and brothers, Dr. Robert Jones and Dwight Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Arla Jones; and sister-in-law, Patricia Jones. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Thomas C. Marco (1935-2015)
Thomas C. Marco, 79, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away on Feb. 20, 2015. He was born August 1935 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Pete and Emma Marco. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Connie; and children, Thomas Marco (Christy Schiedemeyer), Chris (John) Lansing, Connie (Frank) Prag; beloved grandchildren, Nicole Lansing, Johnny Lansing and Alissa Marco; and great-grandson, Jackson Lansing, the joy of his life; brother, Ronald; and a large extended family in Chicago. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force with the 83rd Fighter
Interceptor Squadron during the K o r e a n Conflict. Tom owned and operated T&M Electric and Apache Electric Supply for many years. A part time resident of Payson, Ariz., he loved scuba diving, offroad Jeeping, writing poetry and playing poker. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Central Christian Church (Mesa campus) Chapel, located at 933 N. Lindsay Rd. Mesa, AZ 85213. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to U of A Medical School and Banner Hospice.
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Rim C untry loves to walk its dogs ... We asked our readers to reveal their favorite dog friendly hikes – here’s what they suggested
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Where are the best places in Rim Country to hike with a dog? Never has a Roundup Facebook post delivered so many comments from readers. Charlie Okander said he likes to hike between the North Woods condos and East Tyler Parkway, climbing the hills for great views of Payson. Lara Lee “Foofoo” Sullivan of Christopher Creek said her tiny pup Jett loves to run along the Forest Service roads, especially one near Black Canyon Lake. Deb Rusin of Pine said her husband Ed and their dog Toby are inseparable hikers. “It’s amazing to see how close they have become in the short three years that we have had Toby,” she said. “Toby’s love for the outdoors is almost as strong as his love for my husband.” Chad Hummer says he takes Burt, his 6-year-old German Shorthair Pointer, on the Boulders Loop Trail and the Barnhardt Trail. Jessica Newcomer takes her dog Arizona to the top of the Mogollon Rim. Newcomer said she named the black dog Oregon, but once she moved to Arizona, renamed her. Jonnie Geen said she takes her border collie Nitro anywhere there is water, including Woods Canyon Lake. Mary Williams likes to hike at the end of Phoenix Street, Shawna Daniels near Washington Park and Bill Gibson, along the Deer Creek Trail.
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Payson softball team storms out of gate by
Keith Morris
roundup sports editor
The dream team has fueled Payson’s championship hopes with a blistering 8-1 opening to the season. The Longhorns’ softball pitchers have smothered batters and their hitters have knocked the cover off the ball as PHS has outscored opponents 88-9 entering today’s 2 p.m. home opener against Camp Verde. Seven of their eight wins have ended early because of
the mercy rule. “Our pitching was stellar as expected and we had strong offensive performances throughout the lineup, which is one of the areas we wanted to improve on this season,� said head coach Curtis Johnson. The coach likes what he’s seeing from his players in the early going and thinks they’ll only get better. “We expect to continue to improve as the season progresses,� he said. After opening the year with a 10-0,
five-inning mercy win at Cottonwood Mingus on Thursday, the Longhorns went 7-1 in finishing third in the Wickenburg Wrangler Classic on Friday and Saturday. PHS won its pool with a trio of runrule victories on Friday. They opened the tournament with a 14-0 three-inning trouncing of Kayenta Monument Valley, as freshman Aubrielle Paulson made her varsity pitching debut by striking out eight of the nine batters she faced. Becky Bauer
was 3-for-3 and Cori Barnett and Jewel Johnson both went 2-for-2. Arissa Paulson fired a two-hitter with nine strikeouts in a 14-1 four-inning thumping of Mohave. The junior wound up being voted to the all-tournament team and earning the tournament Most Valuable Player Award. Facing a competitive pitcher for the first time this season, the Horns collected 12 hits. Anilese Hayes doubled and tripled in three at bats, Aubrielle Paulson was 2-for-3 and Arissa Paulson
went 2-for-4. Payson then pounded Queen Creek San Tan Foothills 16-0 in four innings. Aubrielle Paulson spun a two-hitter with nine strikeouts, while Karlie Smith went 3-for-3 to lead the offense. The Longhorns opened bracket play on Saturday with a 9-0 five-inning victory over Independence behind Arissa Paulson’s no-hitter. She fanned nine. Barnett slammed Payson’s first home
• See Softball, page 6B
Sarnowski’s 1-hitter powers Longhorns in home opener by
Keith Morris
roundup sports editor
The Longhorns revealed a welcome depth of character on Friday with their first win of the season. Payson’s baseball team suffered through a rough start to the season, with five losses, struggles at the plate and dispiriting errors. The Horns could have easily unraveled. Instead, they showed true grit last week with a game where players came through when the pressure grew most intense. Mercifully, four losses in the season-opening Fountain Hills Invitational don’t count in the power rankings, which determine the seeding for the state tournament — so with a 1-1 record now, the Longhorns can still make a season of it. Especially if they can get into the groove they cut Friday in their home opener. Hunter Lane singled in Carl Adcock with the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth and Taran Sarnowski fired a one-hitter as Payson beat Morenci 3-2.
Head coach Brian Young said it was great to see his players rewarded for their effort after falling 9-4 at Cottonwood Mingus on Thursday following the winless showing in Fountain Hills. “By far, this was the most complete game we have played with pitching, defense, and getting a couple key hits when we needed them,� Young said. “It was nice to get our first win of the season and I was most excited for the young guys that experienced their first varsity win. It was only a matter of time and hopefully this gets us rolling in the right direction.� Sarnowski collected two hits and a walk at the plate and struck out eight on the hill. “Taran had some of the best control we have seen him have,� the skipper said. “He worked very efficiently. If he can continue to pitch like this, then it will really set up our rotation nicely. I was proud of him for pitching out of a couple of jams and not getting shaken by it.� Lane scored the game’s first run on a passed ball in the bottom of the second. He reached base twice in three plate appear-
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Payson first baseman David Evans waits for the throw on a pickoff attempt against Morenci on Friday. At left, Roundup Sports Editor Keith Morris captured Taran Sarnowski delivering a pitch. ances, walking then delivering the game-winning run-scoring single. “That was a big hit by Hunter,� Young said. “Something we have lacked in previous games was a guy stepping up and getting a hit when we needed it.� Payson (1-5, 1-1 power points) scored its other run in the fourth when Hunter Paul singled, stole second and scored on a Logan
Morgan single. Young said the Longhorns tightened up in the field. “Defensively we were much better in the game,� he said. “We still made a couple of errors and a couple of mistakes, but things are starting to look better. Hunter threw out a couple of would-be base stealers and that was huge for helping us out.� The coach said the team
should continue to improve with experience. “You can start to see that some of our young players are relaxing more as they play,� he said. “This win should take more pressure off of them. Some guys are just trying to do too much at one time. Plus the game at the varsity level just moves faster. The more these guys play, the more they will settle in and find
success. Every game is a learning experience and I still like where we are at. Now we are looking to build off of the successes we have and continue to replicate it each game.� The Longhorns are back home today against Camp Verde with the 5 p.m. varsity game following the 2:30 junior varsity contest.
• See Baseball, page 6B
Cards’ Bethel overcame stress to excel in NFL Keith Morris
But a change in his thinking not only enabled him to make the team, but to become the first for“I had really bad problems mer Presbyterian College player with stress and sometimes getting to play in the Pro Bowl following depressed,� 24-year-old Arizona the 2013 season. Cardinals player “I took it upon Justin Bethel said myself to realize after his presentathat I’m here for a tion to Payson High reason and there’s School students on a lot of guys who Friday. would love to be “As time goes where I’m at and on, it’s easy to I’ve been blessed to find things to be be in this position. stressed out about There’s nothing and those things to be stressed out can affect you just about, just go out as much as any bad there and give it my diet or lack of activall, I have nothing to Justin Bethel ity. So if you’ve got lose,� said the 6-foot to go talk to some190-pound cornerbody about it or see back who’s made the Pro Bowl as somebody about it, that’s a big a gunner on special teams twice thing, because if you’re happy, in his three-year career. your life will be a lot easier and it He said doubt began to creep will be a lot easier to go out and into his mind as he endured his do things.� first grueling NFL training camp. The two-time pro-bowler “There’d be times after pracwrapped up the school’s annual tice when I wasn’t doing well or I Wellness Conference with a talk felt the coaches were really hard as part of the NFL’s Fuel Up To on me about certain things that Play 60 campaign. I felt I wasn’t getting,� he said. The South Carolina native “Sometimes you get to the point said he felt the pressure trying to where it’s like, ‘Man, I can’t do it.’ make the Cardinals’ roster as a You just have to realize you can’t rookie in 2012. say you can’t do it until you’ve “When I first got here, I was tried and failed.� super stressed out about makHe said he learned to motivate ing the team, learning the plays, himself. “It was perseverance wondering if I could actually play and just talking to myself daily. I in the league, if I had the ability to realized this is something I could do it,� he said. do, I need to be doing,� he said. by
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Hunter Bowman leaps to make a spectacular catch during Payson Little League tryouts on Saturday morning at Rumsey Park. He was one of a large group of kids who participated in the event with an eye on Opening Day on April 11.
Bethel also spoke to the PHS students about the importance of good nutrition and being active, telling them they shouldn’t have to have someone telling them to go exercise or play a physical game. “If you don’t want to be active, nobody can force you to want to go out there and do things,� he said. “It’s all about self motivation. A lot of kids today don’t have that motivation. A positive role model can also play a key role in anyone’s life and Bethel said a talk with
his father as a teenager was as important as anything to do with proper nutrition or being physically active. “There was a time I almost got in with the wrong crowd, doing some things I shouldn’t have been doing and my dad just sat me down and talked to me one day and said, ‘I’ve been through some of the things you’re going through and I know where they lead and those aren’t things you want to get attached to,’� he said.
• See Bethel, page 6B
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Rim Country Church Directory Aglow International Crossroads Church, 114 E. Cedar Lane. The Aglow Bible Study is held each Tuesday at the Crossroads Fellowship Hall. Prayer and Praise 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; Bible study 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 474-6933 for more information. Baha’i Faith For location and information, call (928) 472-3191 or (928) 468-8962. Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, Email: office@ calvarypayson.com, web: calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Upper Room Prayer Meeting For Jesus at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m.; Old testament Study, Calvary Kids, Jr. High & High School Youth Groups at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery Study using the One Step To Freedom program at 6:30 p.m. Faith-based discipleship program for those dealing with strongholds in their lives such as substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling, etc.; Young Adult Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided for all of the above services. Friday: Friday Fellowship at the Friday’s – a fun night for the whole family! Games, snacks, followed by worship and a short Bible study and prayer, 111 W. Rancho Rd. Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m. Christians Together Independent-non-denominational. Meeting Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. Hwy. 260, Christopher Creek, first driveway past fire station on left. Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857 (church), 478-4310 (home). 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Thursday Bible Study. For more information, call Pastor Ed. Church at Powell Place 806 W. Longhorn Rd. Payson, (928) 474-6249. Non-Denominational Sunday Services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Church for the Nations Payson (CFTN Payson) meeting at 901 S. Westerly Road in the Chapel at Messinger’s. Sunday service 10 a.m. Pastors Nevin and Dina Hershberger invite you to come to join dynamic praise and worship with uplifting prophetic teaching. Contact Pastor Nevin at (602) 757-3778 or Pastor Dina at (602) 757-3830. Like us on Facebook. Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134. By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution. Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible classes for all ages 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:25 a.m. and 6 p.m., A-Capella singing, song practice 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 6:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 am to 2 pm; Sacrament Meeting 11 am, 472-8709, 474-6367 or 468-1103, Missionaries 472-7956. MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 pm to 4 pm; Sacrament Meeting 1 pm, 474-6367, 468-8157, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886. MANZANITA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 am to 12 pm; Sacrament Meeting 9 am, 474-3788, 472-2266, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886. FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 468-0249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm and by appointment: V. Green (928) 474-4181. PINE WARD: Highway 87; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to noon; Sacrament meeting 9 a.m. (928) 476-3118. Missionaries at (928) 600-7546. TONTO BASIN SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 479-2484. CHRISTOPHER CREEK SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. followed by Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society. 478-4608. SPANISH BRANCH: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 am to 12 pm. Sacrament meeting 9 am. YOUNG BRANCH: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:20 a.m. Sacrament meeting. 462-3326 or 462-3388. BLUE RIDGE BRANCH: Sunday 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 10:50 a.m. Sunday School; 11:25 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society. (928) 477-2138. Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org. Crossroads Foursquare Church We invite you to join us Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. Find us at www.crossroads4square.com, on Facebook or at 114 E. Cedar Lane, Payson. Desert Community Christian Fellowship, SB Pastor Eric Woods, (928) 479-2216, 173 Stephen’s Way, Tonto Basin. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday worship 6 p.m. East Verde Baptist Church Houston Mesa Road at Whispering Pines Control Road, 474-9385. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m. Eckankar If you have experienced seeing a light when your eyes were closed, you most likely were experiencing the Light of God, and if you have heard a sound which you could not account for, you may have experienced the Sound of God. For more information on these spiritual experiences, call (877) 300-4949. Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is to “make disciples who love God and people.” Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.discoverexpedition.com, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey! Fireproof Your Marriage Discover the power of 2=1 “Married For Life” and “Parents For Life” courses. Call (928) 478-4715 for more information. First Baptist Church (Independent/Fundamental) 303 W. Main St., 474-3530. Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (nursery provided); Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Pine 4039 N. Highway 87, 476-3552, Website: www.fbcpine.com. Sundays:
Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Forest Lakes Community Church A non-denominational church meeting in the school district/library building at 417 Old Rim Road in Forest Lakes. Worship is Sundays at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in the pines! Gisela Community Church Tatum Trail, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Group, grades 9-12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Cell Group, 6 p.m. Nursery and Pre-Primary available for morning worship services. Wednesday: Legacy Singles (55+ years of age) coffee at Dimi’s 9 a.m.; High School Cell Group, 7-8 p.m.; Adult Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nursery available. Thursday: Men’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Payson Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pioneer Clubs (Grades 1-5), 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays when school is in session. Visit our website www.pbcpayson.org. Rim Country Cowboy Church Meets at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Star Valley Baptist Church, 4180 E. Highway 260, Star Valley. Service includes live music by the Country Gospel Misfits. For more information, call (928) 474-5557. Rim Valley Church 208 S. McLane Road, Pastor Brandon Pratt, (801) 513-4286.
Gospel Meetings All are invited to come and hear the simple teachings and doctrine of Christ. The gospel of Christ still provides an anchor for the soul in a turbulent world. These meetings present the gospel story simply and freely. Tuesday from 7-8 p.m., Mogollon Health Alliance, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson.
Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Synod) 204 W. Airport Rd. (corner of Airport Rd. and N. McLane). Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Sunday Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please call pastor David Sweet, (928) 474-2098.
Iglesia La Roca 302 E. Rancho Rd. Nuestro proposito es que usted encuentre una relacion personal con Dios y pueda experimentar la hermosura de su presencia en cada uno de nuestros servicios: Miercoles 6:30pm Ensayo del Ministerio de Alabanza, Jueves 6:30pm Estudios Biblicos, Domingos 12:30 Tiempo de Celebracion y Adoracion, para mayor informacion comunicarse con los Pastores Carmelo y Ruth Andujar. Dr. Carmelo Andujar, Pastor (928) 2380240, Ruth Andujar (407) 341-9775, Secretaria de La Roca (928) 595-0874. Te invitamos a vistitar nuestra pagina web: www.iglesialarocapayson.com. “Visitenos, Sera un placer tenerles en nuestra Iglesia”
St. Benedict’s Catholic Mission Church Meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Young School for Catholic Mass.
Jehovah’s Witnesses North Payson Congregation, 1616 N. McLane, 474-7867, 474-2750: Public Discourse, 10 a.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 10:40 a.m., Sunday; Tuesday Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m. South Payson Congregation, 474-7867, 474-8346: Public Discourse, 1 p.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 1:40 p.m., Sunday; Thursday, Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m. Congregation Espanol de Testieos de Jehovah, 472-7867, 474-8763: Discurso publico, Domingo, 4 p.m.; Estudio del Atalaya, Domingo, 4:40 p.m.; Estudio de Biblia, Lunas, 7 p.m., Escuela del Minitero, 7:30 p.m., Reunion de Servicio Miercoles 8 p.m. Kriya Meditation Learn Kriya Meditation Tuesday nights, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Payson. By donation. For location and info, please call Zuné at (928) 472-7654. Lifehouse Christian Center Meets at Mountain High Coffeeworks, 3652 N. Cemetary Rd., Pine, AZ 85544. Pastors Phil and Roxanne Castle, (928) 242-0773. A spirit filled church and congregation with a very unique and wonderful praise and worship time. Services are at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by a free meal. Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), 474-2552. Ken Lentz, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website atwww.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy. Mountain Bible Church Our Mission at Mountain Bible is quite simple: Loving God…Loving People. It is our desire before God to develop and offer ministries, inside and outside our church, that further this important cause. Are we succeeding? We invite you to be our guest this weekend and see for yourself! Located at 302 E. Rancho Road in Payson, we offer two opportunities to worship on Sunday mornings: 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Many children and student ministries are available on Sundays and throughout the week. More details are available through our office (928) 472-7800 and on our website (www.mountainbible. org). Please let us answer any further questions you may have about our church…and we hope to meet you soon! New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224. Services: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. Payson Bible Fellowship Meets at Rim Country Health and Retirement Community, 807 W. Longhorn Road. Every Sunday 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Conversation, 9 a.m. Praise and Worship, 9:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible discussion. 1st and 3rd Sundays: 10:15 a.m. Open Discussion, 11:15 a.m. Close. Payson First Assembly of God We invite you to come and worship with us as we celebrate Christ Jesus’ total victory for us on the Cross! Adult Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday Evening Family Night, 6:30 p.m. We are located at 1100 West Lake Drive, (the church at Green Valley Park). For more information call, (928) 474-2302. Payson First Church of the Nazarene 200 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday: Safe Haven Preschool 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing 3rd-6th grades 2:30-5:30 p.m., and Prayer and Praise 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing K-2nd grades 3:154:15 p.m. Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Last Saturday each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8:00 a.m. and the Ain’t Nearly Done (ANDY) Group 11:30 a.m. For more information on locations, times and topics, contact the church office. Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payson Living Word Bible Church 208 S. McLane Road (across from the High School). Services Sundays starting at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with Kids Church and nursery provided. PLW is a Spirit Filled Contemporary Church based on Faith; we believe speaking the Word of God will move mountains in our lives. We have a mission here at PLWBC: Love, Win, Build and Change. There are many activities at the church so come out and be a part of our family. The Lord is doing great things. If you have any questions, the church number is (928) 474-8606. Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St., behind ACE Hardware), 474-0485; Pastor Carl Peterson. A growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. We invite you to worship with us Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (Contemporary) or at 11 a.m. (Traditional). Kid’s Church along with free and safe nursery care is provided. Please call the church for information on additional programs, ministries and our mission to the community. Payson United Pentecostal Church - The First Church Website: www.paysonupc.com. All meetings and events are held at Mesa del Caballo. Kids’ Church, Sundays at 10 a.m. (Behind the Veil Puppety) Experience Pentecostal-style worship and preaching, Sundays at 6 p.m. Around the Table Bible Study, Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are welcome to experience the difference of the earliest New Testament message and not the traditions and customs that followed. Go back to the message of the First Church – Acts 2:38. Pastor Dale Lewallen 469-2171. Pleasant Valley Community Church Young Public School Cafeteria on Hwy 288 & Baker Ranch Road. A non-denominational service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come early for refreshments and fellowship. Ponderosa Bible Church 1800 N. Beeline Hwy., (928) 474-9279. “Preparing God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Dr. Joe Falkner, Sr. Pastor; Curtis Fahrlender, Pastor of Student Ministries; Jim Hurlburt, Pastor of Worship and Outreach. Sunday Worship: Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Service 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Youth Bible Study (Grades 7-12) 9:30 a.m.; BLAST I (Bible Learning And Sharing Together) Grades K-6 9:30 a.m.; BLAST II, Grades K-4, 11 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Middle School Youth Group, grades 6-8, 4-5 p.m.; High School Youth
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. St. Paul’s parishioners and Father Dan invite you to join us as WE participate in worship, Christian education, outreach and fellowship activities. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Our Praise Band leads us with contemporary music on the last Sunday of the month. Christian Education programs offer Children’s Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday Adult Group Study at 9 a.m. Wednesday: We celebrate the Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Quarterly: Taizé, a Service of contemplation and music, is held quarterly on a Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. (Call for dates). We have very active Women’s, Men’s and Bible Study groups. A Film Review group and Book Club are just some of our other regular programs. (Call Church for dates and times). Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson. org. Email: pasepchurch@qwestoffice.net. WE Welcome Everyone. St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 511 S. St. Phillips Street, 474-2392. Daily Masses Monday-Friday 8 a.m, Sat. 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spanish 12:30 p.m.; Confession at 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call Mrs. Judith Carroll, Religious Education office, (928) 474-1269 for Catholic education programs for children and adults. Call Mr. Allen Holder, Life Teen Director, (928) 474-2392 for Sunday evening youth group activities and other youth-focused events. Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd. Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org. Shepherd of the Pines Ev. Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane; (928) 474-5440, Pastor: Steve DeSanto. Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School, 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Adult Bible Study, Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free Family Movie Night, First and Third Friday evenings of every month at 6:30 p.m. A community breakfast is hosted on the second Friday of every month at 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Visit Shepherd of the Pines on our website: www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com. Shepherd of the Pines United Methodist Church - Overgaard 3015 Highway 277, Overgaard, (928) 535-5208. Pastor Noni Dye. Worship service 9 a.m. w/childcare. Adult Sunday School 7:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m. Shiloh Christian Fellowship 501 E. Rancho Road (across the street from Payson Elementary School), 474-3138. Nondenominational church teaching verse by verse and chapter by chapter through the Bible. Contemporary Worship and Family Oriented, children’s ministries and nursery provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m. First and third Mondays Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study (in the Fellowship Hall) 6:30 p.m. Star Valley Southern Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson, (928) 474-5557. Sunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. and the Worship Service is at 10:50 a.m. The Sunday Evening Service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday features the Rim Country Cowboy Church Service at 6 p.m. Music is by the Country Gospel Misfits. Come join us! Strawberry Chapel in the Pines Fossil Creek Road, Strawberry, 476-3893. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wed. Bible study 7 p.m. Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 479-2299. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service. Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service. Tonto Basin Catholic Mission Meets Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. at the Tonto Basin Chamber building for Catholic Mass. Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Tonto Valley Bible Church Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches). Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:18-20. We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076. Unity Church of Payson Spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer, Licensed Unity Teacher. Our mission is to inspire and awaken one another to a greater experience of God and life through the practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday services at 10 a.m., 600 E. Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). The 1st Sunday of each month is our inter-generational service and we celebrate birthdays and bring non-perishables for the foodbank. The 2nd Sunday browse the Unity of Payson library, 3rd Sunday pot luck, 4th Sunday power prayer follows service, 4th Tuesday Chili’s give-back day, 4th Friday 4 p.m. hiway cleanup, on-going noon Faithlift 1st and 3rd Wed. To find out more:www.unityofpayson.org. 928-478-8515. The Way of Adidam The Way of Adidam, based on the spiritual teachings of Adi Da Samraj, is offering free tours of the Da Love Ananda Botanical Gardens. Water conservation techniques will be discussed. Also, beginning in July, tours will include seven meditation sites surrounding Lake Love Ananda. In addition, we are offering area study group meetings. For further information, telephone 928-472-4700 and ask for Pat Rollins. For worldwide information, go online to www.adidam. org. Young Baptist Church (928) 462-3476. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer service, 6 p.m.
Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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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 organization 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. 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.rimcountry optimist.com.
Monday: Elks Lodge on Airport Road Tuesday: Parks and Recreation office, Green Valley Park.
Rim Country 4 Wheelers
Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 9 a.m. Wednesdays (until March) in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store. The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate. Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair. For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Chuck Jacobs at (928) 595-0967.
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.
Moose Lodge events
Unity ‘Faithlift’
The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available. Also, on the second, third, and fourth Thursday Diana Marie provides music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The lodge is open to members and their guests. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.
Masonic Lodge
The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.
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: Wednesday: Walgreens Thursday: Payson Public Library Friday: Home Depot Saturday: West end of Longhorn Sunday: Senior Circle parking lot
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Payson Tea Party The Payson Tea Party will host Dr. Joseph Falkner on Thursday, March 12 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. Dr. Falkner, senior pastor of Ponderosa Bible Church, will present “The Origin of the Conflict and Where it is Going — Isaac and Ishmael to Armageddon.” The meeting is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; call (928) 951-6774 for details.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Calling all ladies
Have you ever seen a bunch of senior ladies, wildly dressed? Wearing beautiful, wild Red Hats with lots of feathers? Outrageous jewelry? Ever wonder what they do? Where they go? Wonder no more. Come to one of Fancy Flair of Red’s luncheon meetings and see for yourself. Good company and door prizes await you — but most of all FUN! No RSVP needed. If you are 55 to 100, the door’s open. We meet the second Wednesday of every month at different establishments. Contact Queen Mum Mary Smith at 468-8766 for more information.
Beyond Limits Disability Ministry
school – on the corner of McLane and Wade). It meets the second Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Unfortunately, the scheduled guest speaker for March, Leilah Breitler, will be unable to attend due to a family emergency. Therefore, March 12 will be a caring and sharing session. Call Ilona at (928) 472-3331 for more information.
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Need a spiritual boost mid-week? Unity of Payson’s spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer will lead bi-weekly noon “faithlifts” using 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.
Rimstones Rock Club
The Payson Rimstones Rock Club meets Wednesday, March 11 at the Payson Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. The board meeting is at 2:30 p.m. and the regular meeting follows at 3:30 p.m. This month, representatives of the Payson Fire Department will instruct members on the proper methods to Fire Wise properties. Fire season will soon be here and all are invited to learn what to do to insure the safety of the community.
87 Mountain Biking Club
87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway. Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced). Everyone is encouraged to join and learn about all the great mountain biking trails Payson and the surrounding area has to offer. For more information or questions, please call (928) 478-6203.
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Kiwanis issue invitation Members of the Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country invite Rim residents to join them in supporting the area’s children and their families when they meet at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Thursdays. Contact Mike Clark, (602) 510-9431 or Bobby Davis, (928) 978-4323.
TOPS 0373 TOPS 0373 Payson (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets at the Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. We meet every Thursday morning. Our weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. Our meeting starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 8:50 a.m. We are a non-profit support group for anyone wishing to drop those extra, unhealthy pounds. You gain new friends, along with invaluable information and support in your weight loss journey. Come check us out! If you have any questions, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.
TARA meeting
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
what we’ve written, as an incentive to keep writing. For this weeks location and more information, call Nadine at 928-476-4659.
Bridge results
Amateur radio operators will meet at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 14 for a monthly business meeting at the community room of the Payson Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Members will be discussing the acquisition of the new repeater and the upcoming Field Day in June. The program will be “Crystal Oscillators in History” presented by President Ray Adams K7MLE.
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Bridge winners for March 4 were: Mary Kastner and Tim Demaray, first; Kay Hutchinson and Kent Teaford, second; Diane Bricker and Kathy Salvaggio, third. For details and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.
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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.” For further information, please contact Regent Kathy Farrell at (928)472-9752 or Registrar Cathy Boone at (928) 474-3960.
Firefighter Sean Minniss, Audrey Wilson, Firefighter Sam Garcia, Inga Chouinard and LaMora Dunbrow, and Captain/Battalion Chief Jarrett Cline. At the club’s meeting at noon, Wednesday, March 11, Kathy Boyle, ADOT Public Affairs Manager, will speak on the challenges facing the transportation needs in Arizona. Learn what the current funding model is and what ADOT’s vision is for the next 20 years. The talk will be at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. For information, call Audrey at (928) 468-3108. The group will then have its Annual Local Women’s Award Banquet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 25 at Tiny’s. Reservations are requested for the $20 dinner. Call the number above to reserve a seat.
The Soroptimist Club of Zane Grey Country is celebrating Women’s History Month with a variety of activities in March. The first Saturday in March is designated Soroptimist Day of Service. All clubs, nationally and internationally, decide on a service project to provide to their particular community. This year, Soroptimist of Zane Grey Country provided baked cookies and See’s Candy to “first responders” in Payson, Strawberry, Pine and Star Valley, including ambulance service, Payson Police Department, Payson Fire Departments, Gila County Sheriff’s Office, and Hellsgate Fire Department. At the Payson Fire Department Main Street Station, participants in the presentation were, from left, Engineer Coty Chester, Ede Ashmus,
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ANIMALS $200 REWARD for return of my black-and-white border collie Zodi, who ran off after my auto accident outside Payson on 11-5-14. Has microchip and ID tags. Call John Calhoun, 970-221-5672. Alfalfa Hay & Bermuda for Sale! 3 String Bales, 928-978-7604 Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959
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Professional since 1975 Experience from Denver, CO Southern, CA & Chandler, AZ Vet Recommended Formerly of AE Pets For Appointment call 928-970-2484 Male Yorkshire Terrier for sale, 1 1/2 years old, 6 pounds, very sweet and gentle, plays with other dogs, shots current, uses doggy door, $300.00 928-200-1808
APPLIANCES Gas Dryer, Like New $160. 928-978-1103
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1942 Pontiac Torpedo 4 Door Sedan, Straight 8 Cylinder, $8,500. Also 1991 Suzuki GSX, 1100GM for Sale: 480-540-1746 Ann or 253-208-0593 Bruce; Tonto Basin, AZ
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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
2007 Mustang GT, Premium 24,000 miles, Adult driven, Not smoked in, No accidents, always garaged, V8 Auto Trans,$18,500. Call 928-970-0755
FIREWOOD FIREWOOD Mixed Full Cord, Alligator Juniper, Red Heart Cedar, and Utah Juniper, $195 Split and Delivered, 928-472-7077 or 951-5123/Cell FIrewood, Oak and Juniper, call for prices, FIrewise and Landscaping. 928-970-0132. FIREWOOD: Alligator Juniper $260.; Pine $130. per cord, FREE Payson Delivery, other Areas Additional Fuel Charge. 928-468-1309
1999 Ford F250, XLT Super Cab, 4x4, Very Clean Inside and Out, 95K Miles, 8595. 1997 Nissan Path Finder, 6 spd manual transmission, 6 cylindar 4wd, Very CLean inside/out; looks like new, 4995.
RVS 1999 Class “A� 28’ Motor Home, One Owner, Very Clean, Low Mileage, No Slide Outs, Call 928-300-6779
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1996 Enviro gas heating stove, good condition, has had yearly maintenance since 1996, all pipes included, 928-595-1417. 20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257
BACKHOE SERVICE AND YARD CLEANING “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE� Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service ALSO SELL FIREWOOD
928-951-6590 928-978-5473 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Ovens, Walk-Ins, A/Cs, Electrical, Plumbing,
WINTERIZING & REPAIRS NEW & USED UTILITY TRAILERS 928-468-2026
SUVS 4x4 Nissan Path Finder 2001, Leather Seats, PW, PL, PM, Heated Seats, Sun Roof, AC/NEW, 181K Miles, $4,000.obo 928-970-7050
TRACTORS
YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS AUCTIONS OPEN-BID AUCTION! MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!!! (3) Storage Unit Buy-out Auction!! Thurs. Fri. & Sat. March 12, 13 & 14 Private Resident/Private Party! You have Opportunity to See ALL Items! Starting bids $100.ea on All Lots Lot #1. Electronics, TV’s, VCR’s, Movies and Much More! Lot #2 Dump the Chump Sale! Fishing, Camping, etc. Lot #3 Furniture & Kitchenware! Call 928-474-4887 - Daytime Viewing Only
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
Now Accepting Applications for: FT Front Desk Clerk, Apply in person at Quality Inn Payton 801 N. Beeline Hwy.
Garage full of tools, tools, and more tools-garden tools, hand tools, power tools, tool boxes and work benches. Coleman compressor, fishing poles, all kinds of camping gear, patio furniture. Everything priced to sell! J&D Enterprises
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
TRUCKS 1997 F-250 4x4, 4Dr, Ladder Rack and Tool Box, Good Work Truck, $7500.obo Call Dale 928-358-2477
EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL Paralegal/Legal Asst. Experienced paralegal needed for fast-paced civil litigation practice. Organized self-starter with 5+ years of litigation exper, med malp a plus. Strong attn to detail. Send resume to 113 E. Frontier, Payson 85541 or email terri@lloydlawaz.com
CLERICAL/OFFICE Medical Billing Specialist
Using coded data to produce & submit claims to insurance companies; work directly with insurance companies; review and appealing unpaid and denied claims; general VMĂ„JL WYVJLK\YLZ Experience preferred; email your resume to UHUJ`Z'YPTJV\U[Y`OLHS[O JVT Or pick up an application at 807 West Longhorn, Payson, 5V WOVUL JHSSZ WSLHZL
PT Medical Front office postion. Please send resumes to: Payson Roundup Newspaper 708 N. Beeline Hwy Payson, AZ 85541
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
EDUCATION
MARCH 12, 13, & 14 8AM TO 2PM
YARD SALES 710 W. Oso Dorado Circle, Fri. & Sat. March 13 & 14 from 7am to 2pm; Womens and Kids Clothing, Kids Toys, Patio Set, Outdoor Misc. Items, Books, 55in Flat Screen TV and Sound Bar. Lots of other Misc.
AUTOS/VEHICLES ATVS 2004 Yamaha Bruin ATV Automatic Shift, w/8x14 Trailer, $2,200.obo 928-978-2165
(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor
JOE - 970-1873
INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Independent, vibrant living located off Historic Main Street and just down the road from Senior Center. Home-like setting and big smiles from our professional staff. We offer spacious 1 an 2 bedroom apartment homes. For 25 years Syringa Property Management has been creating cheerful communities for individuals who want to enjoy an independent and enriching retirement.
HEAD START Come join a WINNING TEAM! Now accepting applications for: Lead Teacher Payson 40 weeks per year/ 40 hours per week Wages start at $11.34 per hour Apply today at www.applitrack.com/ pgccs/Onlineapp Program provided by Pinal Gila Community Child Services is 100% federally funded. EOE.
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 landscape services-pick up 2014 Yard Maintenance Ć” Clean Ups Weeds Ć” Trimming Ć” Hauling
Town of Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal Various Positions, Mostly Seaking weekends and/or Weeknights * Softball Field Prep * Youth/Adult Sports Officials & Rec Leaders * Event Center Laborers * Special Events laborer Must be 15 years or older Pick up applications at Parks and Recreation Office 1000 W. Country Club Dr. Payson, AZ
Aspen Cove is your Pot o’ Gold at the end of the Rainbow
928-951-0859
APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •
(928) 474-8042
Positively Payson
Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!
OakLeaf Yardworks
Forest Hills Condominiums
333 N. McLane Large 1-2 Bedrooms WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER COVERED PARKING PET FRIENDLY CLOSE TO RUMSEY PARK & LIBRARY
care
State Caregiver Certificate a plus but not required. Future potential for full-time and company paid State Certification. Apply online at:
www.enlivant.com
MECHANICAL Experienced Technician Wanted, Great Pay, Benefits, FT Employment, 928-474-4234 or send resume to: fta931@flecherstire.com
SERVICES
AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal AZCLDP #81438
Call Caroline 928-472-6055
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 Living Trusts Wills/Living Wills Powers of Attorney Deeds Patty Rockwell 928-476-6539
Medicare Plans (all types) Affordable Care Act Life • Dental Long-term Care
www.TomRUSSELLinsurance.com 928-474-1233 Since 1994 - Behind Fargo’s Steakhouse
Turning 65? We’re the LOCAL Pros!
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
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
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.
New Store Condition Beeline Highway, 800sf,
LARGE 2500sf. Store, Ridiculous low Terms,
Three Office Complex, Reception Area,1000sf., Only $650. 928-468-1365. Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558
CONDOMINIUMS Spacious & Bright -3 BR/2 BA 1550 s.f.,Fireplace, lg. open kitchen, W/D, balcony with view. Large Master Suite. Quiet complex w/pool - small dog OK. A great place to live! Non-smoking $900.00, 602-763-4397
MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE
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
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.
APPLY IN PERSON MONDAY-FRIDAY Ace Hardware & Nursery 507 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ
2BR/2BA House, non-fenced yard, $800/mo. plus deposit Call 928-970-2816. 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.
Order: 10074644 Cust: -Ace Hardware and Nursery Keywords: Cashieres art#: 20124850 Class: Customer Service Size: 2.00 X 2.00
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
3BR/2BA 1632sq’ Alpine Village, large deck with views, fireplace with propane insert, appliances, sewer/trash. No smoking/pets $1275/mo 1-yr lease 928-978-1836 55+ Juniper Roost Village in Oxbow Estates, Trailer/5th Wheel Lot for Lease $275.per/mo Includes: Water/Septic/Trash, & Wifi. Laundry house on property. Large Lots border National Forrest 928-476-8650 or info@juniperroost.com www.juniperroost.com 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. 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
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.
Order: 10073824 Cust: -Gila County Personnel Keywords: Weekly 3x3 art#: 20123738 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 3.00
To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com
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:
Globe and Payson
HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187
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
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
911 Dispatcher • Detention Officer • Deputy Sheriff • Public Health Nurse (Jail) 911 System Coordinator** • Temporary Accounting Clerk Specialist
HOMES FOR SALE
Health Insurance
HARDWARE & NURSERY
NOW HIRING FULL-TIME
Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd
REAL ESTATE
Tuesday & Friday 1x3 CD
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
Early Literacy Community Liaison
MISCELLANEOUS
Specialists
ASPEN COVE
Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com
LEGAL SERVICES time
2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly
801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541
Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming. All work affordable. Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor
PART-TIME CAREGIVER OPPORTUNITIES available at Powell Place
Order: 10074595 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: water infrastructure analyst art#: 20124777 Class: Mechanical Size: 2.00 X 2.00
Apartments For Rent
Quality Work‌Affordable Prices!
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!
HOMES FOR RENT
See Manager for details Phone (928) 468-5650 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298
2)) Your 1st Service 2))
Medical Billing Specialist
HUGE ESTATE SALE 300 N. STAGECOACH PASS. PAYSON
Large Selection of Furniture, Antiques, Tools, Bedroom, Bath, Kitchen and More. 3 DAYS ONLY!
Canal Senior Apartments 807 S. Westerly Road Payson, AZ 85541
FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts
Help wanted-part giver-
ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALE Garage and Outdoor Items Only Fri-Sun. March 13, 14 & 15 8am-4pm 904 E. Oxbow Circle
Now Renting!
Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE
Call The Cheaper Sweeper
HEALTH CARE
928-468-2026 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!
Apartment For Rent
HOME SERVICES
PARK & $ELL
Like New, Elliptical by Nordic Track, $300. Schwin Exercise Bike $60. Padded Workout Bench $15. Call 928-476-5866
*CANCER CASES*
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
You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!
Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375
FITNESS EQUIPMENT
MISCELLANEOUS
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Call The Cheaper Sweeper
COLLECTIBLE ITEMS Beautiful Ceramic Figurines 50% Off or More, Final (ALL MUST GO) Close-Out! Call 928-472-9807
RENTALS
Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2014
HOMES FOR RENT 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
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
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
Order: 10074625 Cust: -Majestic Rim / Compass Senior Keywords: Universal Worker art#: 20124722 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 3.00
UNIVERSAL SPECIALIST
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).
Gila County is an equal opportunity employer
Applications and salary information available at: www.gilacountyaz.gov **indicates position covers Globe and Payson
ADVERTISING SALES POSITION AVAILABLE The Payson Roundup and PaysonRoundup.com, an award-winning newspaper and website serving the mountain communities of the “Rim Countryâ€? including Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Star Valley and Tonto Basin, is searching for an account representative to join its advertising team. We’re seeking a motivated individual who has prior sales experience. Advertising and/or Digital Ăƒ>Â?iĂƒ L>VÂŽ}Ă€ÂœĂ•Â˜` ÂˆĂƒ > `iwÂ˜ÂˆĂŒi ÂŤÂ?Ă•ĂƒÂ° /Â…ÂˆĂƒ ÂˆĂƒ > }Ă€i>ĂŒ opportunity for someone who thrives in a team environment that inspires creativity and rewards a job well done. We offer a competitive base salary plus commissions (with no ceiling) and bonuses. We offer a full VÂœÂ“ÂŤÂ?ˆ“iÂ˜ĂŒ Âœv Li˜iwĂŒĂƒ ˆ˜VÂ?Ă•`ˆ˜}] “i`ˆV>Â?] `iÂ˜ĂŒ>Â? and 401K, and a great working environment. This is your opportunity to be a part of an excellent company, live in an outstanding 5000-foot elevation Â“ÂœĂ•Â˜ĂŒ>ˆ˜ VÂœÂ“Â“Ă•Â˜ÂˆĂŒĂž] ĂžiĂŒ Â…>Ă›i ĂŒÂ…i Li˜iwĂŒ Âœv > “>Â?ÂœĂ€ metro market only 1.5 hours away. This position availability will not last long, so act today. To apply, email your cover letter, resumĂŠ and salary requirements to: Roundup Publisher, John Naughton at jnaughton@payson.com.
PAYSON ROUNDUP
PAYSON ROUNDUP HOMES FOR RENT 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 Pine Duplex 2Br+Den/1Ba, Yard, Garage, Patio, Water + Electic Included, $950.mo Smoking-No, 480-248-6144 Pine Prudential Rentals x3
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ARIZONA REALTY
Property Management
609 S. Beeline Hwy. Payson, AZ 85541 474-5276 www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 812 N. Easy St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $875 1000 W. Driftwood, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . $850 905 N. Beeline Hwy #18, 3BD, 2BA.. . $850 205 S. Ponderosa #B, 3BD, 2BA . . . . $800 403 E. Eidelweiss Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . $750 409 E. Evergreen, 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . $700 602 N. Easy St. #B, 2BD, 1.5BA. . . . . $675 Shady Pines Cabin 5, Studio, 1BA . . . $395
BISON COVE CONDOS 200 E. Malibu Dr. Units C2, C4 and C6 available Pine Model, 2BD, 2BA Unfurnished $800 Furnished $950
Independently Owned & Operated
MOBILES FOR RENT
PAYSON TRAILER RANCH Spaces starting @ $310. 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting @ $425.00 1st Mo + Deposit! All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Discount for 6-12/mo.lease. 928-517-1368
Trailer Space: Includes, Water/Sewer/Electric, $350.mo 1Br Park Model, Partially Furnished, Includes All Utilitis, $600.mo w/Security Dep. $500. 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. Travel trailer for rent $380.00 a month, microwave, water, sewer, trash, and Wi-Fi included RV Spaces also available for $256.55.mo 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
LEGAL NOTICES 15681: 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-00078 Taglialatella 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 $92,536.00 executed by Carl S. Taglialatella, a married man as his sole and separate property, 102 Picacho Drive Globe, AZ 85501 , dated June 22, 2000 and recorded July 7, 2000, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2000-9354 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on April 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse,
LEGAL NOTICES 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 102, of PIONEER HILLS SUBDIVISION according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 519 through 519B. ******************** The surface and the ground to a depth of 500 feet lying immediately beneath the above described property *********************** The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 102 Picacho Drive Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 207-28-102 9. 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:BofA sbm BAC fka Countrywide Home; Care of/Servicer: Bank of America/Fidelity Bank of America, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley, CA 93063; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 01/23/2015 /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 01/23/2015, 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-4509420 02/17/2015, 02/24/2015, 03/03/2015, 03/10/2015 15690: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2015 TS No. AZ08000471-14-1 APN 207-28-134 2 TO No. 8416116 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 July 3, 2007, and recorded on July 13, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-011844 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 May 8, 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: 750 W KOFA PASS, MIAMI, AZ 85539 LOT 134, OF PIONEER HILLS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 519 THROUGH 519B. APN: 207-28-134 2 Original Principal Balance $165,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor STEVEN J. WADE AND SUSAN L. WADE, HUSBAND AND WIFE. 750 W KOFA PASS, MIAMI, AZ 85539 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
LEGAL NOTICES made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: January 29, 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 714-573-1965 State of ARIZONA County of MARICOPA On this 29th 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 Maricopa County, Arizona My Comm. Expires 04-09-15 Lindsay M. Brown, Notary Public Commission Expires: April 9, 2015 P1132150 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 03/17/2015 15691: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2015 TS No. AZ09000144-14-1 APN 305-32-001C 2 TO No: 8508422 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 11/18/2009, and recorded on 11/20/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-014019 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 5/5/2015 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: 181 WEST EWING DRIVE , YOUNG, AZ 85554 PARCEL 1: THE EAST 360 FEET OF LOT 1, OF PLEASANT VALLEY ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 197; EXCEPT THE EAST 160 FEET THEREOF. PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE NORTH 24 FEET TO THE EAST 360 FEET OF SAID LOT 1, OF PLEASANT VALLEY ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 197. APN: 305-32-001C 2 Original Principal Balance $135,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor CHRISTOPHER LACOSSE, A MARRIED MAN 181 WEST EWING DRIVE, YOUNG, AZ 85554 Name and Address of the Beneficiary PHH Mortgage Corporation c/o PHH Mortgage Corporation 4001 Leadenhall Rd. Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 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
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LEGAL NOTICES principal sum of the note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: 1/27/2015 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 27th 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 P1132038 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 03/17/2015 15698: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY In Re the Estate of LINDA OBEITER a Deceased person. No. PB201500012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: Charles Obeiter has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda Obeiter on February 12, 2015. 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 Personal Representative at 8241 Willeta Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89145. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to this document and has been mailed to all known creditors. DATED February 18, 2015 /s/ Christi Weedon, Christin Weedon, AZCLDP #81255 15702, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-05871 Slaton 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 $98,455.00 executed by Tonia Slaton, an unmarried woman and Joe A. DeJong, an unmarried man, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, 1148 West Euclid Loop Globe, AZ 85501 , dated January 29, 2008 and recorded February 1, 2008, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2008-001423 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
LEGAL NOTICES now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: That Certain Piece or Parcel of Land lying in and being a Portion of Lot 4 of Section 26, Township 1 North, Range 15 East, Gila And Salt River and Meridian. Gila County, Arizona, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the Southwest corner of said Lot 4, also being the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section 26, bears South 44 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West 727.03 feet; Thence North 09 degrees 56 minutes West 130 00 feet; Thence North 25 degrees 32 minutes West 31.30 feet; Thence North 28 degrees 50 minutes East 36.00 feet; Thence South 68 degrees 19 minutes East 100.00 feet; Thence South 06 degrees 22 minutes West 45.32 feet; Thence South 43 degrees 52 minutes East 31.03 feet; Thence South 45 degrees 25 minutes West 38.62 feet; Thence South 34 degrees 08 minutes East 44.12 feet; Thence South 72 degrees 20 minutes West 90.12 feet to the point of beginning. Excepting all uranium, thorium or other materials which are or may be determined to be peculiarly essential to the production of fissionable materials, as reserved in the patent to the land. Manufacturer: CAVCO Homes Serial #: CAVAZD 951068X/U Model: Malibu HUD#: ARZ151534/ARZ151535 Length x Width: 55 x 28 Year: 1996 The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 1148 West Euclid Loop Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 207-20-061A and 207-20-061B. 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:Selene Finance LP; Care of/Servicer: Selene Finance/Fidelity Loan Transfer Supervisor 9990 Richmond Houston,, TX 77042; 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.
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LEGAL NOTICES /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-4512028 03/03/2015, 03/10/2015, 03/17/2015, 03/24/2015 15708: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of: LOIS J. BISSETT, Deceased. NO. PB2015-00014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS GIVEN that Patricia A. Rhoades has been appointed as the personal representative of the estate of Lois J. Bissett. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or within sixty (60) days after mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. See A.R.S. §14-3803.A. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the personal representative at the address listed below. DATED this 26th day of February, 2015. /S/ CHESTER B. MCLAUGHLIN Chester B. McLaughlin Attorney for Personal Representative 127 North Marina Street Prescott, AZ 86301 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. 5. Statutory Agent. The name and 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.
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LEGAL NOTICES 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 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. DATED this 20th day of February, 2015. /s/ Steven C. Coury STEVEN C. COURY 15711: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2015 TS No. AZ06000001-15-1 APN 302-60-004U TO No: 150004536-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 11/14/2013, and recorded on 11/15/2013, as Instrument No. 2013-013436 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 5/15/2015 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: 306 EAST SPRINGDALE DRIVE, STAR VALLEY, AZ 85541 LOT 10, QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 594, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. APN: 302-60-004U Original Principal Balance $122,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor ROBERT FRANKLIN ORR A SINGLE MAN 306 EAST SPRINGDALE DRIVE, STAR VALLEY, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary American Financial Resources, Inc. c/o LoanCare, A Division of FNF Servicing, Inc. 3637 Sentara Way Virginia Beach, VA 23452 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
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LEGAL NOTICES check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: 2/6/2015 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 714-573-1965 State of ARIZONA County of MARICOPA On this 6th day of February, 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 P1133758 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 03/31/2015 15716: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of: ZAKKARY MANUEL WESTBERRY (Name of person requesting name change) Case Number: CV2015-090445 NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this Notice or the other court papers, contact an attorney for legal advice. 1. NOTICE: An application for Change of Name has been filed with the Court by the person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the Court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below. 2. COURT HEARING: A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the Application as follows: DATE: APRIL 6, 2015 TIME: 2:30 p.m. BEFORE: Commissioner MARGARET BENNY, 222 E. Javelina Avenue, Courtroom 303, Mesa, AZ 85210. DATED: 2/16/2015 /s/ Jaquelynn Griego, Applicant’s Signature Call this newspaper or visit: www. classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN) Satellite DISH TV RETAILER: SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months). FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE Local Deals! 1-800318-1693. (AzCAN) SWITCH & SAVE EVENT from DirecTV! Packages starting at $19.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE GENIE HD/ DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. New Customers Only IV Support Holdings LLC- An authorized DirecTV Dealer Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-404-9329 (AzCAN) Wanted to Buy BUY, SELL, TRADE, PAWN. MONTHLY AUCTIONS Cowboy & Indian Collectibles, Western Antiques, Americana. One item or an entire collection! Buying Gold & Silver. Western Trading Post 520-426-7702. (AzCAN)
Pay son Rou n du p SPORTS Tu e sday , March 10, 2015
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Bethel inspires students From page 1B
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Longhorns second baseman Hunter Paul tries to apply the tag to a Morenci baserunner sliding into second base.
Baseball team beats Morenci 3-2 From page 1B That game is the team’s annual food drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul. Fans attending either game are asked to bring a can of food to donate. Payson travels to play Show Low on Thursday. Mingus 9, Payson 4
COTTONWOOD — Ruben Estrada, Hunter Lane and Ryan Ricke all had two of the Longhorns’ 10 hits, but it wasn’t enough to overcome five errors in the power points opener against a strong Division 2 Marauders squad on Thursday. “Mingus is a pretty good team and will do plenty of damage in Division 2, so it was a tough draw for the opener, but we still saw some positives,” Young said. “It was good to see that we had guys getting hits, but we aren’t
stringing enough hits together at times to push the runs across and create our own big innings.” Paul threw the first four innings, allowing five earned runs and four unearned. Mingus scored five runs in the first inning. “Until we can shore up the defense we are going to have a hard time stopping big innings like the first,” Young said. “It is tough on our starters when they are getting balls put in play that we should convert to outs but we can’t get the job done.” The coach said he was proud of how his players kept their heads up after falling behind by eight runs. “I like that our guys hung in and kept fighting,” he said. “Going into the fifth we were down 9-1 and still battled. In the last four innings we left eight guys on base. So if we can start
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Payson Sport Shoe Program volunteers Chris and Tom Spencer help a youngster try on baseball shoes before he takes the field during the Payson Little League tryouts at Rumsey Park on Saturday morning. The couple are among a group of about 15 volunteers for the Payson United Methodist Church program that gives shoes to youngsters free of charge. Shoes will also be available for kids playing in the city’s spring soccer league.
Softball starts year 8-1 From page 1B run of the season and Aubrielle Paulson went 3-for-3. Payson’s bid for the tournament championship ended with a 3-1 loss to Tucson Empire in a game Johnson said reminded him of the Longhorns’ 5-3 loss to Winslow in last year’s Division 3 state title game. “It had a familiar feel to the state championship game,” he said. “We hit several balls very hard that went straight to their defenders. Overall, it was a strong performance but with a couple of adjustments easily could be won. Empire is a potential final four playoff team and played nearly a perfect game.” Arissa Paulson struck out 11 Empire hitters in suffering the loss. Hayes was 2-for-3 with a double to lead the offense against Empire. PHS bounced back to beat Kingman 8-0 as Aubrielle Paulson mowed down 11 in a one-hit shutout. Hayes had two doubles in three at bats and
Barnett also went 2-for-3. Arissa Paulson smacked her first home run of the season. Payson sat a couple of starters in a 3-1 consolation bracket semifinal victory against what Johnson said could be a final four Snowflake team featuring seven senior starters. “It was another quality win,” the coach said. Arissa Paulson scattered five hits and fanned eight in picking up her fourth win of the year. Barnett was 2-for-3 with her second homer and Johnson also collected two hits. Payson beat Mohave 13-4 in the consolation bracket finals. Aubrielle Paulson recorded her fourth win, striking out five. Arissa Paulson went 2-for-3 with a double and her second homer and Brylee Hall was 2-for-2. In the season opener the day before the tournament, Arissa Paulson fired a one-hitter, striking out 13 Mingus batters in five-innings. Barnett and Sadie Dunman each went 2-for-3 and Bauer added two sacrifice bunts.
getting some key hits we will close the gap on some of the scores that look lopsided.”
“I think that talk was a big turning point in my life.” Although he’s become a special teams standout, Bethel wants to develop into a key member of the defensive secondary. He saw a lot more action there last season than his first two campaigns, playing a career-high 93 snaps on defense last season, according to ESPN Stats & Information. “The goal is to play at your position,” he said of cornerback. “You’re always trying to get better and that’s Keith Morris/Roundup something that I’ve been striving to do and some- Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowler Justin Bethel was a popular speaker at Payson High School’s Wellness Conference on Friday. Here he takes a thing I’ll keep striving “selfie” with a large group of students. to do.”