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Heroin addiction hits home

Pleas for help dominate crowded meeting Alexis Bechman

U.S. Heroin Deaths

2008 2010 2012 1,786 2,058 3,635

The heartbreaking stories poured out, one after the other, as the overflow crowd jammed into the Payson Town Hall. One woman said her daughter hasn’t taken any heroin for a month, but fears she’ll fall back into the pit of her addiction in Payson for lack of the kinds of support groups the family found in Prescott. Another woman said three of her children got hooked on heroin in Payson, one even tried to take his life after his parents forced him into treatment. Another man said he shot up black tar heroin for the first time in high school and went on a path of total destruction to feed the habit. Although he finally turned his life around, by then he’d lost everything but his life. The son of a local firefighter said although he came from a well-off family, he fell into the grips

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of the drug. Despite the stereotypes about drug users, he discovered addicts often turn out to be the kid next door with hard-working parents and good grades. These stories spilled out of the frightening, agonized, sometimes desperate people who on Wednesday showed up for a Payson Police Department presentation on heroin. The scheduled one-hour session stretched to three hours as families and recovering addicts shared their stories — some crying in pain and others yelling out in anger. They all called for more help. What emerged was a picture of families struggling to cope with the devastating effects of addiction — often alone and in shame. The surprising community response spurred town councilor Su Connell to pledge her support to find a solution. Police Chief Don Engler said the department will also look for ways to help.

• See Heroin hits home, page 2A

State budget will have deep impact on Rim Country schools Superintendent briefs Payson board on losses, gains by

Pete Aleshire

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Schools avoided big cuts in the just-adopted state budget, but the devil’s in the details and the fine print of the budget provisions, Payson Unified School District Superintendent Greg Wyman told the school board on Monday. “A couple of things I want to get across to you and to the public about the budget,” said Wyman. “I wouldn’t take everything that’s said about this budget at face value. It does look better for public education than a week ago. But what they give with one hand, they take away with another.” Overall, the budget includes a small net

gain for K-12 schools — but not enough to keep up with inflation and enrollment growth, much less repay schools for $336 million in an illegally withheld inflation adjustment for this year alone. The final budget language did soften Gov. Doug Ducey’s original suggestion that districts cut some $125 million from “non-classroom” spending. However, districts will still have to hold public hearings and report any spending shifts based on how much is going into the classroom versus other things — like food service, administration and building maintenance. However, the budget comes after years of state-imposed cuts in money that had gone into the classroom. For instance,

the Legislature several years ago combined “soft capital” for things like textbooks with “hard capital” for things like buildings. Once they combined the categories, they cut funding for the category by about 80 percent, said Wyman. “So you can take those dollars and move them to people, but then you have no money for your building,” said Wyman. In the meantime, the Legislature has also phased out the “career ladder” pay for teachers based on experience and extra training, which will cost Payson about $122,000 this year. Because that money went to teachers, the loss of the career ladder program effectively reduces the percentage of the budget going into classroom spending.

Finally! Builder unveils plans for hotel by

Alexis Bechman

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Plans to build a new three-story hotel next to Walgreens were unveiled Wednesday. A handful of residents visited the site on West Longhorn Road just off the Highways 87 and 260 intersection where the project’s engineer and architect had a poster board set up with renderings of the preliminary site plan. Brian Laubenthal, with Aline Architecture out of the Valley, said the hotel would feature 70 rooms and fit the style of the town, using rich colors and wood and stone accents. When Laubenthal presented hotel plans to the town

in May it named Hampton Inn the franchisee, but on Wednesday, Fairfield Inn and Suites was the planned contractor. A representative with Verde Engineering said the site has its challenges, with a wash running through the dirt lot. Runoff will be redirected around the back of the hotel and flow under the parking lot through a culvert. The next step for the project is a stop at the planning and zoning commission next month for a conditional use permit. Laubenthal said it should take five months to get all the permits with preliminary site work starting as early as the fall. He does not expect to see construction start until next spring.

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Developers offered neighbors renderings for a planned 70-room hotel on West Longhorn Road.

Planning department complaints drop by

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After a presentation about the department from its director and several staff members March 10, Supervisors Tommie Martin, District One, and Mike Pastor, District Two, said they don’t hear the complaints about the department they WEATHER

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did when they were first electpermits. ed. Margie Chapman, who Business for the department reported on the department’s dropped with the collapse of the code enforcement activities, building boom. An outside consaid the county’s decision to sultant in 2005 and 2006 found shift money from fees and fines a host of problems, including to the general fund hurt the long delays, poor communicaprogram. tion, low staffing, poor coordi“In June 2008, the code nation, inadequate training and Tommie Martin enforcement program had a overlapping permits. $50,000 budget in order for the Since then, staffing has fallen from 22 hearing officer to have some teeth to to 16 — a 27 percent drop. Director Bob enforce the rules. It worked great until Gould attributed the drop to a dramatic July 2012 then the funds were removed drop in new projects. and we no longer had the means to The department now tries to offer a See County, page 10A one-stop-shop approach for plans and

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“To make things even more confusing,” said Wyman, “they’ve changed the definition of ‘classroom dollars’ — so I’m not sure what they’re going to compare. Interestingly enough, when we get the doublespeak from the Legislature, those soft capital dollars they cut are classroom dollars — so we’re going to see the

classroom share go down anyway.” Wyman also said he saw an irony in the new requirements the districts hold a whole series of budget hearings focused on the classroom dollar question, enacted by the Legislature during an all-night

• See Superintendent, page 9A

Teen discovers crater, and a cosmic mystery by

Michele Nelson

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Cody Rislund searched the mass of photos of the face of Mars for his seventh-grade science project. Something stuck out. “I was just looking over these pictures with lava flows … (and) … up on top there was a really dark spot — it had a huge wind streak that was dark and spreading,” he said. That discovery started a chain of events that ended with the Payson High School senior finding and naming a crater on Spartan Crater Mars. Even more remarkable, after a long discovered by wait, a chance encounter, a second camCody Rislund era run and more hours of poring over the photos, the high school student made a striking finding. Now he not only was able to name a crater — he made a noteworthy, incredibly unlikely finding. Alas, Rislund may prove to be the last Payson student to achieve such a feat. Due to a lack of resources, PUSD students no longer participate in this program with Arizona State University’s planetary sciences program. Rislund and his classmates went to Arizona State University’s Mars Student Imaging Project with Rim Country Middle School science teacher Scott Davidson five years ago. The students had worked for weeks with Davidson f o r m u l a t - Studying this image of the suring a ques- face of Mars, a Payson student tion that discovered something strange the enor- about the brand new crater at mous mass the end of the yellow pointer. of images of the red planet’s surface could answer. The seventh-grade science teacher added the Mars Student Imagining Project to his curriculum to bring excitement to the study of geology. That year, the students had decided to look for signs of lava flows over water flows on the surface of a planet that once had a global ocean, before it evolved into a frigid, dead, dry husk. Yet Rislund’s find had nothing to do with PHS student Cody erosion, lava flows or wind blowing dust over Rislund made a startling

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• See Student discovers, page 2A

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Heroin hits home in Payson session From page 1A

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Nationally, heroin-related deaths nearly tripled between 2010 and 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Arizona, the number of deaths went from 1.4 per 100,000 in 2012 to 2 per 100,000 in 2013, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 43 percent increase in one year. The rise in heroin stems in large measure from an even more lethal epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse. More than 10,000 Americans die each year from prescription opiate drugs and about 3,600 from heroin. In Payson, officers say heroin use has risen rapidly since 2012. Cheaper and easier to get than prescription drugs, heroin gives users the relaxed feeling one gets from the drugs administered before going into surgery. Once rarely seen, detectives now say it is as prolific as methamphetamine. Many users combine meth and heroin, known as polydrug use, said Det. Chad DeSchaaf. The telltale signs of heroin use include track marks on their arms and an unusual collection of tin foil. Heroin is often heated on foil and then snorted with a straw or Bic pen. Users also inject the drug with a needle. It took DeSchaaf and Det. Mike Varga just moments to find piles of wadded up tin foil on a trail in Payson Thursday where drug users hang out. Costing $20 for a point, the size of a pen tip, Sgt. Jason Hazelo said the average user spends around $200 a day. One recovering addict Hazelo interviewed said her addiction started with prescription drugs in high school after an injury. She went to detox for a month to get off the painkillers. But soon after she got out, the cravings

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â&#x20AC;˘ Mid-2014: Mostly meth, but some heroin.

returned. She then shifted to heroin, which proved cheaper and easier to get. She got hooked after her first puff. To get her next hit, she began stealing from family and friends. She lost weight, her face hollowed out, her skin yellowed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she looked near death. And she was. She overdosed and went into a coma. When she came out, she had to relearn how to do simple tasks again. And this had all happened to an athletic, straight-A student. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discriminate,â&#x20AC;? the woman told Hazelo. Sgt. Joni Varga said the whole community feels the effects. Users desperate for a high often turn to crime to feed their habit, breaking into homes and vehicles and selling whatever they can find. Varga often sees mostly wedding rings and personalized jewelry at pawnshops. By the

Daren Fry, with Community Bridges, said the group offers treatment and counseling, but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make people stay. Counselors and social workers monitor an addict as they go through withdrawals, then offer them a host of services to stay sober. Audience members commented it takes a community to keep a user off drugs. Some asked where they could turn for help. One mother said Payson lacks enough support groups for addicts or their family members. She said she would like to see a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steps House since there is only one for men now. While most of the audience appeared visibly frustrated with the drug problem, one person hailed the presentation as a great first step. The Roundup is planning a series of stories on drug use and possible solutions.

From page 1A Mars, so Davidson had no idea what it could be. Rislund had discovered a sharp-edged crater with a strange smudge smeared out from the center. The smudge presented a mystery. It looked a little like the line of sand dunes that sometimes form in the lee of a crater from the thin Martian winds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that can nonetheless whip up dust storms that half-cover the planet. But it seemed oddly fuzzy and unfocused. They couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t figure out what they were looking at. Rislund felt sure it was something strange. The two brought their question to MSIP staff. The staff had no idea what Rislund observed, so they told Davidson to put in a request for additional images from a hightech camera that takes far more detailed images of the surface than the Themis Camera used by the student imagine project. The HiRISE camera through the HiWish (http://www.uahirise.org/hiwish/) processing system might resolve the mysterious smudge on the face of Mars Rislund had discovered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What happens â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a citizen scientist can put in their request,â&#x20AC;? said Davidson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;then the HiRISE camera will take a more detailed picture.â&#x20AC;? However, Davidson said with all of the requests regularly submitted, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect Rislundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to make it to the top of the stack. Still, he put in a request to find the Spartan Crater â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Rislund called it. Flash forward to four years after Davidson put in the request. On that fateful day, a friend of a friend came to Davidsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house

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time she tracks it to an owner, however, the shop has already melted it down. Audience members urged the police to adopt tougher rules for pawnshops and Varga said the town is working on increased reporting requirements for the shops. Other people wondered why doctors now write prescriptions for painkillers so freely. The federal Centers for Disease Control reports that the heroin epidemic has shadowed a dramatic rise in the use of prescription painkillers in the past decade and that a relative handful of doctors account for the bulk of the opiate prescriptions. Hazelo said police have busted several doctors for over prescribing, but it is a difficult and time-consuming process.

to borrow a canoe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This fellowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name was Joe Plessen,â&#x20AC;? said Davidson. As they got the canoe ready, Davidson asked Plessen what he did for a living. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never heard of it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I work for a project called the HiRISE project,â&#x20AC;? Davidson reported on the conversation. Davidson couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it. He told Plessen not only had he heard of the program, but that he had submitted a HiWish four years before. Plessen said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d talk to the guys who worked targeting the camera. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing happened for six months,â&#x20AC;? said Davidson. Then, Davidson received an email the last week of February announcing the camera had taken Rislundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo. Davidson rounded up Rislund and the pair examined the photos. Mysteriously, Rislundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crater had vanished. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The wind streaks were gone because it was five years later,â&#x20AC;? said Davidson. Another problem? The scale of the photo. Rislund said the HiRISE camera formerly served as a spy camera. Its pixel range was 18 meters by 18 meters. The Themis camera, used by the MSIP group, had a range of one kilometer by one kilometer. Davidson said the scale of the details were so different; he ended up leaving the project to Rislund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was doing something else and then I heard this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yeah!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Davidson. By identifying a set of three craters that led up to his crater, Rislund had finally rediscovered his Spartan crater. But now the mys-

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Brush pits reopen

This coming weekend, the Regional Payson Area Project ... for a Fire Wise Rim Country (RPAP) will be staffing free brush drop-off points at the following locations, weather permitting: Saturday, March 14 Blattner Pit will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Blattner Pit is located at Milepost 259.7 on Highway 260, east of Payson; Sunday, March 15 the Pine Pit will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the Pine Pit is located .7 of a mile east of Highway 87 on Control Road, south of Pine. All RPAP free drop-off locations are for brush, leaves, pine needles, trimmings, and other vegetative materials only. Properly bagged Yellow Starthistle, or other listed noxious weed species will also be accepted and will be burned. No household garbage, construction debris, or other items will be accepted. RPAP brush pits are intended for the use of private citizens who are working to clear their properties for wildfire risk reduction and to create defensible space around their homes. They are not intended for commercial use, and use by commercial haulers is prohibited.

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.

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.

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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.

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The Tonto Community Concert Association presents the musical review, Live from Nashville at 7 p.m., Friday, March 20 at the Payson High School Auditorium. The program is a Matt Davenport Production and single tickets are $35 if available. Children and students under the age of 18 will be admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. For more information, visit the association website at www.tccarim.org or call (928) 478-4363 or (928) 474-4189.

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Mogollon Health Alliance is now accepting applications for its Human Health Career Scholarships. These scholarships are given to applicants residing in northern Gila County and who are pursuing careers in various health care fields. Awards will be given at the discretion of the MHA Auxiliary Scholarship Committee. Applications and information may be obtained from the MHA office at 308 E. Aero Drive, (928) 472-2588. Applications are also available at the following locations: Gila Community College, Payson High School, Payson Center for Success, and the Payson Roundup. Those interested can also download them at the website by visiting www.mogollonhealthalliance.com. The deadline for application submissions for the fall semester is Tuesday, March 31, 2015. For more information, call (928) 4722588.

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Nancy Sheppard, trick rider and roper, will share her life story at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at the Rim Country Museum in Green Valley Park. The presentation is part of the Northern Gila County Historical Society’s “Learning Local History” series. Sheppard will also be signing her book, “Ridin’, Ropin’ and Recipes.” The photo above was taken at Sheppard’s induction into the Rodeo Ring of Honor ceremonies in 2009.

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.

At the Library Bookstore pare 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.

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 Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, March 21.

Library Friends host program on best plant choices for Rim

The Library Friends of Payson host Chris Jones at its meeting Monday, March 16. Jones, from the University of Arizona Gila County Cooperative Extension for Horticulture and Natural Resources, will talk about plant selection considerations appropriate for the Payson area. Jones, an Arizona native, leads the Master Gardener program for Gila County and has taught the training course for 15 years. His presentation will include a discussion of low water use plants for Payson, frost hardiness guidelines, water requirements and fire and animal interactions. Jones says that by selecting plants with these guidelines, gardeners can enjoy home gardens that are both attractive and low maintenance. The Library Friends of Payson presentation for the community, which is held in the library meeting room, will start with a short business meeting at 10 a.m., with the program at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited. If you have any questions, please call the library at (928) 474-9260.

Ridin’ and Ropin’ with Nancy Sheppard

The Northern Gila County Historical Society will feature trick rider and roper Nancy Sheppard as part of its Learning Local History Series. Nancy Sheppard was born to a Western ranching family in 1929 in Fort Worth, Texas. She made her rodeo debut as a 9-year-old trick rider and roper at the Hayward, Calif. rodeo. By 17, she was trick riding at Madison Square Garden in New York City. For 22 years Sheppard rode and roped at rodeos from coast to coast. Her travels around the country afforded her the opportunity to visit and entertain in local hospitals, particularly in the children’s wards. Sheppard is the only woman in Pro Rodeo to perfect the act of standing on a running horse while spinning two ropes. Long after her retirement from the rodeo

arena, Sheppard continued to make special appearances trick roping in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and in Italy for clothing designer Giorgio Armani, always traveling in her full Western attire carrying her ropes. She will share her life’s story at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 at the Rim Country Museum. She will also be signing her book, “Ridin’, Ropin’ and Recipes.”

World Hunger Lenten Dinner

Mount Cross Lutheran Church will host a light supper at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 18 in the Log Building to educate about and support the cause of World Hunger. After the meal there will be a short Lenten Service at 6 p.m. in the new sanctuary. The congregation and church leadership are asking for free will donations to support projects in Arizona and around the world, including micro loans for families to start a small business to support themselves. Mount Cross Lutheran Church is at 601 E. Highway 260, Payson, between Safeway and Giant. For more information, call (928) 474-2552.

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.

Payson United Methodist Church 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.

Shepherd of the Pines Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, will have Mid-week Lenten Services Wednesday evenings with a potluck soup supper at 5 p.m. and a service at 6 p.m. The theme for the services will be “Calling Us Home.” For more information, call Pastor Steve DeSanto (928) 474-5440 or go online to www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com.

Boost computer skills

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.

GCC summer semester registration starts March 23

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.

Republican dinner

U.S. Congressman David Schweikert and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich will be the featured guests at the 15th Annual Gila County Lincoln Day Dinner Friday, March 20. Held at the Rim Golf Club, 300 S. Clubhouse Rd., Payson, there will be 6 p.m. cash bar social hour and 7 p.m. prime rib dinner. This is a benefit to raise money to elect conservative Republicans in 2016. Tickets are $ 50 per person and must be purchased by Monday, March 16. Call (928)

During March the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is offering a 2-for-1 special on books about gardening, home decorating, home repair, and cooking. This is a great opportunity to spruce up your garden or home and update your recipe file just in time for spring. As always, the second item must be of equal or lesser value than the first. The special on romance paperbacks at 10 for $1 continues through the month as well. The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road.

Books wanted

Got books? Rim Country Literacy Program is collecting books. They may be dropped off at any time at the RCLP Office, 103 E. Aero #D, located behind the Pinon Café. There is an outside bin on the porch. No encyclopedias, please. Call (928) 468-7257 for more information. The RCLP office is open from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday.

Kiwanis Auction for Youth tickets available

The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country is inviting Rim residents and visitors to get some “Grease.” The group is using the musical “Grease” as the theme of its 20th Annual Kiwanis Auction for Youth. The event is the club’s biggest fund-raiser and is Saturday, April 11 at the Mazatzal Casino banquet hall. Individual tickets are $65 person, or a table for eight can be purchased for $475. Doors open at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour and music, with dinner served at 6 p.m. To make an auction donation and have it picked up, call Bobby Davis at (928) 9784323. To sponsor, contact Michael Clark, past president, at (602) 510-9431 or via e-mail to clarkmb2@gmail.com. Patronship contributions are tax deductible, as are tickets and other donations for the auction.

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Friday • 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

• Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Community Center • Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy • Learn about plant choices: 10 a.m., Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd.; the Library Friends of Payson host Chris Jones with the U of A Extension Service

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Legendary cowgirl speaks: 1 p.m., Northern Gila County Historical Society hosts Nancy Sheppard a longtime resident who had a career as a rodeo trick roper, even performing in Madison Square Gardens

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Looking ahead March 18 • Boost computer skills in free program at noon at Payson Public Library community room, hosted by Arizona Professional Writers • World Hunger Lenten Dinner: 5 p.m., Mount Cross Lutheran Church Log Building, free will donation March 20 • TCCA presents Live from Nashville: 7 p.m., Payson High School auditorium, $35 single admission, if available

PAYSON ROUNDUP

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4A Friday, March 13, 2015

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Set aside shame, seek the solutions

• March 15, 44 B.C.: Gaius Julius Caesar, dictator of Rome, is stabbed to death in the Roman Senate house by 60 conspirators, who believed that his death would lead to the restoration of the Roman Republic. However, the result was to plunge Rome into a fresh round of civil wars, destroying the republic forever. • March 12, 1884: The State of Mississippi authorized the first state-supported college for women. It was called the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College. • March 13, 1969: “The Love Bug,” a Walt Disney movie about the adventures of a Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie, opens in theaters. The film centered on a down-on-his-luck auto racer who goes on a winning streak after teaming up with Herbie. • March 14, 1980: A Polish airliner crashed while making an emergency landing near Warsaw. 87 people were killed. A 14-man U.S. boxing team was aboard the plane.

The surprising turnout spoke of both courage and desperation. The Payson Police Department didn’t expect a big crowd at its informational session on the rising toll of illegal drugs — especially heroin — in our beloved community. But people filled up town hall, ready to finally set aside the shame and the guilt and seek help in confronting this grave threat to our town. Mothers desperate to help their children, teens trying to get back from the abyss, fathers seeking to rebuild the lives they’d lost all came to the session seeking help. The shocking return of heroin nationally has reached Rim Country, with tragic consequences. In the past two years, the number of heroin overdose deaths has risen 43 percent in Arizona and 42 percent nationwide. The heroin epidemic has ridden the coattails of a plague of prescription drug abuse and death. More than a decade ago, doctors responded to studies suggesting they could prescribe more painkillers for patients in acute pain, especially those with terminal illnesses. But some doctors soon began handing out copious prescriptions to people with chronic pain, who proved far more vulnerable to addiction. In 2012, doctors wrote 259 million prescriptions for painkillers — enough to provide a bottle of pills for every adult in the country, according to the CDC. The federal Centers for Disease Control has tracked the consequences of this surge in prescriptions of opiate painkillers. The number of opiate overdose deaths doubled and redouble and doubled again. The CDC reports that in 2013, opioid pain relievers accounted for 16,000 deaths in the U.S. — 71 percent of the total prescription drug overdose deaths. Heroin has surged in the wake of the abuse of prescription painkillers. Once addicted, many people turn to heroin because it’s cheap and widely available — even in our schools. The crowded session Wednesday testified to the toll this plague has already inflicted on our community. Payson police reported two heroin overdose deaths last year and another dozen cases in which firefighter paramedics saved overdose victims from death. Payson Police Chief Don Engler did a great service to the community by holding the session. He promised the anguished audience he would step up efforts to help these struggling families. Payson Town Councilor Su Connell also promised to make providing the services these families so desperately need a priority. That’s a great start — but only a start. The beast that stalks our community already has a long head start on those seeking to once more chain and contain it. We promise that we will also do our part to gather and report the information those struggling families and the now-alerted policymakers need. The people who came forward on Wednesday did their part, in both courage and desperation. Now we must all do ours.

Don’t abandon the dream Payson High School student Cody Rislund spent hours poring over the photographs of the surface of Mars, seeking clues, struggling to understand, willing to challenge himself. Then he found it: A smudge on a photograph moving outward from an unknown crater. He took it to his teacher, Scott Davidson, who showed it to the Arizona State University researchers running an innovative program that gives bright high school students a chance to work with real scientists on real problems. The experts didn’t know what to make of the smudge. They said they’d file a request to take another picture with a higher resolution camera. Time passed — years. Davidson never forgot his student’s mystery crater. So he took advantage of a chance encounter with a member of the imaging team to get Rislund’s crater moved to the top of the pile. Lo and behold, the scientists sent Rislund and Davidson the requested image. Rislund spent more hours relocating his crater. But the smudge was missing. Now Rislund could prove that first image had actually captured a plume of dust from the impact of a meteorite. Alas, the story illustrates that wonderful things happen when a dedicated teacher finds a way to challenge his students to live up to their potential. But the story has a sad postscript. Payson no longer participates in the program. The six-period day and a dwindling budget has crowded out things like the STEM program. Fortunately, Superintendent Greg Wyman on Monday presented a plan to increase advanced classes for motivated students. The plan faces many obstacles, but we hope the board will make it a top priority. For who knows what mysteries await solution — for students with a dream and teachers with the tools to make it come true.

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Time Out Shelter grateful Editor: Time Out Shelter would like to give a big thank you to the ladies at Rim Country Cosmetology Academy at Gila Community College. Through their gracious donation of many hours of time performing haircuts, hair colors and facials on our residents, they have brought joy to some who have had very little of that lately. The looks on their faces after being pampered was priceless. The services were professional, and the students were caring and helpful. Payson residents and Time Out are blessed to have such an outstanding program in our community. Thank you, Gila Community College! Edna Welsheimer, executive director, Time Out, Inc.

PUMC says thanks Editor: Payson United Methodist Church members would like to send our heartfelt thanks to one of our local businesses, their president and employees. On Saturday the church did a major outdoor property cleanup. Our efforts were aided by the generous donation of a roll-off dumpster by Waste Matters and its president Jay Eby. Waste Matters employees Jackie, Jim and Gavino were instrumental in helping organize the donation. Our cleanup was a great success due to the efforts of our church members and in no small part to the help provided by Waste Matters. Thanks you all! Ted Corley

Heading toward the bottom Editor: How sad, Arizona is heading straight toward the bottom — cut taxes at the top, decimate schools, starve the poor — wow, makes you want to move somewhere nice — Somalia or some place that might be more friendly to actual people. Mike DeVirgililo

An open question Editor: We have now heard how Governor Ducey and the Republican Legislature plan to balance the budget in part by decimating support for education in Arizona, likely achieving the “worst in the country” designation. Now let us hear how other major players like big banks and corporations etc. will be affected. Isn’t it interesting how little information is provided about their sacrifices? I wonder why that is. Could it be that few cuts were made there? Don’t tell me that there can’t be cuts made elsewhere in industries that create huge profits and wealth for their stockholders and upper management but pay almost no taxes. The excuse that it would hurt the economy has been brought up again and again. But when the big corporations and banks got back on their feet after the recession most did not reinvest in their businesses to create jobs or lift wages. They kept their reserves. It has been shown over and over again that tax cuts for big corporations do not produce significant numbers of jobs. (See Peter Cohan‘s article “Do Subsidies and Tax

Breaks Really Help Create Jobs?” in Forbes Magazine, 5/3/2011). Yet recently Gov. Ducey refused to consider delaying pending tax cuts to businesses to the tune of $226 million. So, let us hear where else major cuts have been made to balance the budget and who will be most effected. My guess, the middle class and the poor. Marilyn Decker

When is enough power enough? Editor: The monopoly that the Republican Party has on the politics in our state enables them to conduct budget talks in secret, encourages them to water down or eliminate open meeting rules and regulations, and now has the GOP giddy at the prospect of being able to have the power in the GOP dominate Legislature to mandate the redrawing of our federal congressional districts if the Supreme Court grants them permission. How much of one party’s influence and power are we, the electorate, willing to tolerate before we decide that enough is enough? One singular political party in power doesn’t encourage compromise and/or cooperation. Not only are all of the top political offices in Arizona held by Republicans, but all of the legislators from the Rim Country that we send down to Phoenix to represent us are of the same political persuasion. So much for diversity of thought! Independent voters in all up and coming elections need to take notice of this GOP one-sided power hunger and make some ballot box changes in the next election in our state. Too much power corrupts and total power corrupts totally. Richard K. Meszar, Ed.D.

Don’t be so quick to judge police Editor: It would seem some people have already decided that the police were wrong in their actions in recent shooting cases involving civilians, even though no final reports of what happened have been released. Yes, the news reported that the man was unarmed at the time he was killed. Doesn’t make it so. The news gets it wrong occasionally. I get it, people don’t like it that an “unarmed” person was killed by the police. However, anytime a person interacts with the police, there is a weapon involved, the officer’s weapon, as most officers I know are armed when on duty. Whether or not the suspect had or was trying to get an officer’s weapon, hasn’t been completely verified yet. The FBI reports for officers killed in the line of duty for 2012 are out. We lost 47 of our officers nationwide. I guess that’s good, because it’s down 25 from the 72 we lost in 2011. So maybe there was some cause for “concern” from officers for their lives when dealing with what appeared to be a violently resisting suspect. I’ve known a lot of police officers. Most of them were pretty good people. How about we wait until the investigation is complete before we make a personal decision on what happened. Phil Galvan Editor’s note: Phil posted this comment on our blog. Go to payson.com to get in on the discussion.

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School districts grapple with auditor report by

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Payson spent $7,571 per student in 2014 — down slightly from the previous year and a full 41 percent below the national average. On the other hand, the Pine-Strawberry district spends $22,319 — also down by about 3 percent from the year before, but also more than double the national average. Meanwhile, the Tonto Basin School District spends $19,909 per student, up by one-third over last year — a total nearly double the national average. What gives? The latest numbers from the Arizona Auditor General’s Report on school spending demonstrates the difficulty of finding patterns, especially given the enormous differences in size from one district to the next. Payson has about 2,300 students, while Pine has about 100 and Tonto Basin has even fewer. Small school districts inevitably spend more per student, with overhead, administration and other costs divided by a much smaller student base. That’s why the auditor general’s report compares district to “peer group” schools, both with similar enrollments and a similar percentage of students from low-income families. Studies show that family income and education has a huge effect on student performance — and on the need for things like federally subsidized school lunches and special education programs. The annual release of the auditor general’s report offers parents — and state lawmakers — an increasingly influential snapshot of every district in the state. Each district gets a letter grade, based on both test scores and spending patterns. This year, both Payson and Pine-Strawberry got a B and Tonto Basin got an A. All fared well on both test scores and cost when compared to districts of similar size and student populations. The mass of statistics on district spending gained extra weight this year, when Gov. Doug Ducey made a point of calling for districts to increase “classroom” spending. Although the Arizona Legislature ultimately dropped a requirement for every district to cut the share of “non-classroom” spending by 5 percent, each district will have to hold hearings and report budget shifts based on that still-controversial calculation of classroom spending. So here’s a look at how each of the three Rim Country school districts fared this year on the state auditor general’s report.

Payson schools ponder impact of ‘classroom’ dollar decline Payson fared well when student AIMS test scores and overall spending trends were compared to either the state average or comparable small districts with high poverty rates in the student population. The district’s students significantly beat the peer group when it came to the percentage of students passing the AIMS test in reading, writing, math and science. Despite a much higher poverty rate and percentage of special education students than the state average, Payson’s students matched the state average in reading and science, but fell a little below the average in math and writing. Much of the analysis of the results presented to the school board this week focused on the percentage of the budget that goes to the classroom, now a key figure for the budget crafted by Gov. Doug Ducey. Payson spent 52.7 percent of its budget on the classroom, which means salaries for teachers, instructional aides and coaches, classroom supplies and extracurricular activities, including athletics. Five years ago, that percentage stood at 57.2 percent. The shift precisely mirrors the

faced with declining budgets due to state cuts inevitably found they could not reduce certain fixed, non-classroom costs like air conditioning and heating as quickly as they could reduce classroom costs by laying off teachers and increasing class sizes. The auditor general concluded, “in fiscal years 2010 through 2014 when spending was generally decreasing the entire decrease came out of the classroom. More specifically, although total operation spending per pupil decreased $330 since reaching its peak in fiscal 2009, classroom spending decreased by even more, $424 per pupil. As a result, the percentage of available operating dollars allocated to the classroom has decreased 3.1 percentage points

Superintendent Greg Wyman state trend, which declined from 57.7 percent in 2000 to 53.8 percent in 2014, according to the auditor general. About one-third of the state’s districts spend less than half of their budget on the classroom. By contrast, the national average stands at about 63 percent. However, it’s hard to compare the state and national figures, since Arizona spends about 42 percent

less per student than the national average. Interestingly, Arizona districts put 10 percent of their much smaller budgets into administration compared to 11 percent nationally. The auditor general noted that the percentage of the budget spent in the classroom dropped as overall spending declined. The report concluded that districts

Pine-Strawberry: Scores, costs high The tiny Pine-Strawberry school district earned an A rating in the auditor general’s report — validating research showing that small schools often provide the best education, but at a sometimes steep price. The 110-student district spent a stunning $22,319 per student, up 10 percent in the past five years. The district had an enviable 6.8 students per teacher. Perhaps that accounts for the ability of the students to outscore both the state average and the average compiled in other schools comparable in terms of size and poverty rates. The district’s students matched the state and peer average in math, did significantly better than both peer districts and the state average in reading, writing and science. The district’s teachers made about 10 percent less than either peer districts or the state average, in part because they had eight years of experience on average, compared to 12 years in peer districts and 11 years statewide. The district spent far more than the state average in almost every category and significantly more than even peer districts in virtually every category. In cases like instruction support and student support Pine spent more

Budget percentage by operational area Classroom: 49.9 Administration: 16.6 Plant operation: 13.5 Food service: 4.6 Transportation 7.4 Student support: 5.9 Instruction support: 3.2

Teacher and student measures District Peer Attendance rate: 96 95 Poverty rate 25 25 Students/teacher: 6.8 13.1 Teacher salary: $41,783 $45,915 Teacher experience: 8.3 years 12.1 years

State 95 24 18.6 $46,026 10.9 years

Costs relative to peer average District Peer State Administration/pupil $3,715 $2,835 $757 Students/administrator 22 28 68 Cost/foot/square $4.95 $6.51 $6.04 Sq/foot/student 609 351 153 Cost/meal $7.37 $5.02 $2.69 Transportation/mile $2.84 $1.61 $3.62 Cost/rider $2,413 $1,444 $1,036 than twice as much as peer districts. In categories like administration, transportation and plant operations, Pine spent about onethird more than peer districts. Still, the district rated “low” for financial stress, with no overspending, a 4 percent operating

reserve, good budget controls and the cushion of the state’s extra money as a “small school adjustment.” That adjustment reflects the inability of extremely small schools to spread out the cost of the buildings, administration and other overhead costs.

since fiscal year 2009 and 4.8 percent since reaching its peak in fiscal year 2004.” The decline has had a big impact on class sizes. Since 2009, the number of students per teacher in the system has increased from 17.1 to 18.6 — compared to a national average of 16 students per teacher. Once again, Payson mirrored the trend. In the depths of the recession as state funding dwindled, Payson closed Frontier Elementary School, mostly to save on building maintenance and operating costs. The resulting shortage of elementary school classrooms forced a 10 or 20 percent increase in average class sizes at the elementary school level, where research shows small

class sizes make the most difference. In a report to the school board, Superintendent Greg Wyman noted, “Arizona districts spend $3,000 less per pupil than the national average. An average of 53 percent of our budget goes to the classroom compared to a national average of 61 percent. But if we’re getting $3,000 less per student, it’s pretty great that we’re able to keep the administrative cost below the national average. If Arizona districts had that extra $3,000 per student, then districts could allocate more of their resources to the classroom.” Payson did have several problem areas with costs much higher

• See Schools, page 6A

Tonto Basin: Joy of a small school Tonto Basin’s 56-student district scored an A on the auditor general’s report, with both high AIMS scores and sky-high costs. The district spent a whopping $19,904 per student, about 2.6 times the state average and roughly double the national average. Unlike most districts, that cost has risen sharply in the past five years — up 28 percent on a per-student basis. In that same period, the percentage of the budget going into the classroom dropped from 54 percent to 51 percent. In that same period, spending on administration increased “substantially,” the auditor general concluded. However, the district’s students far outscored both students in comparable districts and students statewide in the percentage who passed the AIMS test. The district didn’t have enough students taking the science test to generate an average, but scored well above the state and peer averages in reading and math. They scored above the peer average, but well below the state average in writing. Even more noteworthy, the strong academic performance came in spite of the 46 percent poverty rate, about twice the state average. Normally, students from low-income families struggle to compete when it comes time to take standardized academic tests. The district likely benefits from a low student-teacher ratio. The district has 9.4 students per teacher, compared to about 19 in Payson, 12.6 in comparable districts and 18 statewide. Studies show that small class sizes can make a big difference in student achievement, especially at the elementary school level

Percentage of budget by area Classroom: Administration: Plant operations: Food service: Transportation: Student support: Instruction support:

51 21 11 9 5.7 1/2 2

Teacher and student measures District Peer Poverty rate: 46 51 Students/teacher 9.4 12.6 Teacher salary $52,000 $43,800 Teacher experience 16.7 years 13.4

State 24 18.6 $46,000 10.9

Per-student spending by area Classroom Administration Plant ops. Food service Transportation Student support Instr. support

District Peer State National $10,101 $8,231 $4,073 $6,495 $4,242 $2,835 $757 $1,160 $2,149 $2,137 $923 $1,008 $1,816 $90 $405 $429 $1,129 $1,072 $373 $464 $86 $536 $600 $59 $381 $389 $447 $517

Costs compared to peer, state District Peer State Admin./student $4,242 $2,835 $757 28 68 Students/admin 17 Cost/ft./square $7.18 $6.51 $6.04 Sq/ft/student 299 351 153 Cost per meal $4.96 $5.02 $2.69 Transport/mile $1.55 $1.61 $3.62 Transport/rider $2,125 $1,444 $1,036

with class sizes below 17. Tonto Basin students transfer to the Payson schools when they hit high school. Budget cuts elsewhere in the state have driven up average class sizes, especially in Payson — where elementary school class sizes grew significantly after the district closed Frontier to save on facilities costs. But class sizes

have risen statewide as a result of legislative cutbacks. The Tonto Basin teachers also enjoyed a higher average salary — $52,000 versus about $43,800 in comparable districts and $46,000 statewide. The higher salary generally reflects a higher level of experience — 16.7 years versus 10.9 years statewide.

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PHOENIX – Republican legislators are once again pressing legislation aimed at asserting Arizona’s authority over federal land and dictates from Washington. One of the bills would allow authorized state employees to enforce off-highway vehicle regulations on any land. Another would prohibit the state of local governments from using any resources to enforce, administer or cooperate with any Environmental Protection Agency changes involving “waters of the U.S.” Perhaps no bill goes as far as HB 2321, authored by Brenda Barton, R-Payson, which calls for the federal government to transfer title to all public lands in Arizona by Dec. 31, 2019. It was awaiting a vote by the full House. Barton said western states weren’t treated the same as other states in terms of public lands, with the federal government controlling much more here than elsewhere. “It was the fact that there weren’t many people, so they were waiting for more population to come into these states so that they could become good stewards of these lands. Otherwise, they just left them in their raw state,” Barton said. “But I think Arizona has reached their population area, and we can manage these lands efficiently and effectively.” She said the state can manage these lands more efficiently and in the process raise money for education. At least eight bills, each of them authored by Barton or Rep. Bob Thorpe, R-Flagstaff, deal with state sovereignty in one form or another. All were still alive as of Thursday. The moves follow a victory at the ballot box in November, when Arizona voters narrowly approved a Proposition

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Rep. Brenda Barton, R-Payson, says Arizona and other western states weren’t treated the same as states in the East in terms of federal control of public lands. 122, which calls for the state to opt out of following federal mandates it deems unconstitutional. But would any of these hold up in court? In the case of Barton’s HB 2321, Paul Bender, who teaches state and federal constitutional law at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, said the lands are under federal control and that there is no way

the state can tax or do anything else with them without approval from the federal government. “In this bill, they’re asking Congress to transfer control of the lands to the state,” he said. “They can ask that, but they can’t force Congress to do that.” Bender pointed to the Supremacy Clause, which establishes the U.S. Constitution as the supreme law of the land. When state law and federal law

Payson Art League hosts open forum Professional artist Rock Newcomb will be the guest speaker at the Payson Art League meeting in March. He and his business manager/wife, Cody, are residents of Payson. Newcomb’s presentation will include information and ideas pertaining to various drawing mediums: graphite, charcoal, scratchboard, colored pencil, pastels and pen and ink. As time allows, topics to be addressed include: use of materials, application, types of surfaces/supports, and how to proceed from beginning to framing. Ideas presented will help in the process of creating one’s own artwork. Please bring paper and pencil for note taking during the open-forum

session. Newcomb has been a professional artist, teacher and lecturer since the 1970s. His work is shown in many prestigious art shows, galleries and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad, and hangs in collections worldwide. He encourages young and old, beginners and professionals to attend his presentation at the Payson Art League meeting Tuesday, March 17 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, with a social hour at 6 p.m. and the presentation starting at 7 p.m. Payson Art League membership is not required. All are welcome.

conflict, federal law prevails. “They either want to ignore what the Constitution says or don’t know what the Constitution says,” Bender said. “They think that states can declare themselves free of federal regulation whenever they want. They don’t believe in the American Constitution; they think they should be free to ignore federal law.” Thorpe authored HB 2055, which “prohibits this state or any political subdivision from using any resource to enforce, administer or cooperate with changes made by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to waters of the U.S.” That bill was awaiting action by the full House. Another of Thorpe’s bills, HB 2055, would prohibit committing state personnel or financial resources to cooperate with a federal rule, regulation or policy directive unless it has been affirmed by a vote of Congress. It was awaiting action by the full House as well. He also offered HB 2365, which would permit authorized state employees and peace officers to enforce off-highway vehicle regulations on any lands, including those controlled by the federal government. It cleared the House with little opposition and was awaiting action in the Senate. “This is a problem where we simply don’t have enough law enforcement out in those wilderness areas,” Thorpe said. “The thing about Arizona is that (there’s) some 30 million acres of federal land and being able to have enough officers to really keep the public safe can be a huge challenge.” Even though the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee endorsed the bill unanimously in February, committee member Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Oro Valley, said he was concerned about potential conflicts with the federal government. “I’m not so sure that I’m interested in empowering somebody, one of our officers, to do something in an area where they could penalize somebody for being in a right of way we maintain is open but that the federal government might say, ‘We’re going to close it,’” Finchem said. Other bills from Barton include HB 2318, which would add the state to an interstate compact called for by a Utah law that aims to facilitate the transfer of public lands to states and promote state sovereignty. That bill was awaiting a vote by the full House. She also authored HCM 2005, a memorandum that would urge Congress to immediately relinquish its control of public lands in Arizona and turn them over to the state. It was awaiting a vote by the full House. “So the memorandum is really that

beginning step, and you have to start somewhere,” Barton said. Sandy Bahr, director of the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter, said the state can’t afford to manage these lands. “We think that the Legislature should be focusing on taking care of the lands we have, like the state parks that we have that are always underfunded,” Bahr said. “We have 9.2 million acres of state trust lands that are not being cared for the way they should. The Legislature could think about providing funding for doing that as well instead of thinking they can take on public lands.” Bahr pointed to the 2012 defeat of a statewide ballot proposition that would have declared sovereignty over the state’s natural resources. Before that, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed similar legislation.

Sovereignty bills: HB 2321 (Barton) Calls for the transfer of federal lands within Arizona to the state. Awaiting a vote by the full House. HB 2318 (Barton) Would add Arizona to an interstate compact with other western states to facilitate the transfer of public lands. Awaiting a vote by the full House. HB 2658 (Barton) Would establish a transfer of federal lands study committee. Approved by the House and sent to Senate. HCM 2005 (Barton) Would urge Congress to immediately relinquish control of public lands in Arizona. Awaiting a vote by the full House. HB 2055 (Thorpe) Would prohibit the state or any political subdivision from using any resource to enforce, administer or cooperate with changes made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waters. Awaiting action by the full House. HB 2058 (Thorpe) Would prohibit using state personnel or financial resources to cooperate with a federal government rule, regulation or policy directive unless it has been affirmed by Congress. Awaiting action by the full House. HB 2365 (Thorpe) Would permit peace officers and duly authorized state employees to enforce off-highway vehicle regulations on all lands. Passed House; awaiting action in the Senate.

Schools confront declining classroom budget trend From page 5A than comparable school districts. For instance, Payson spent $3.19 per meal for school breakfasts and lunches, an almost entirely federally funded program, mostly for low-income families. Peer districts spent $2.76 per meal while the state average cost stood at $2.69 per meal. As it happens, last year Payson rebid its food service contracts with a private vendor, shifting the contract terms to a per-meal calculation. The district is now spending $2.75 per meal, below the peer average. So that red flag should drop from next year’s auditor general report. Payson also spends more than comparable districts to run its buses.

Payson spends $3.25 per mile and $1,159 per rider annually. Peer districts spend $2.32 per mile and $981 per rider. The state average stands at $3.62 per mile and $1,036 per rider. District Chief Financial Officer Kathy Manning said the numbers reflect Payson’s sprawling attendance area, requiring much longer trips to pick up students in outlying areas. “We cover a lot of ground. We cover a lot more miles than the average district.” She noted that the Legislature at one point was considering a bill that would have penalized any district with above average costs in any category on the auditor general’s report. “Thank God that didn’t pass, it would have killed us on transportation.” To offer a cautionary tale in ana-

Payson Unified School District Spending percentages Classroom: Administration: Plant Operations: Food Service: Student Support: Transportation: Instruction Support:

52.7 percent 9.9 percent 12.8 percent 5.1 percent 8 percent 5.6 percent 5.9 percent

District costs vs. peer districts Administration cost/student: Plant operations/sq. ft./student: Cost/meal: Cost/mile transportation:

District Peer $751 $789 $174 $188 $3.19 $2.76 $3.25 $2.32

Teacher and student measures Attendance rate: Graduation rate: Poverty rate: Students/teacher: Avg. Teacher Salary: Teacher experience:

District Peer State 93% 93% 95% 74% 78% 75% 28% 32% 24% 19.3% 16.5% 18.6% $46,309 $43,049 $46,702 13.6 yrs 12 yrs 10.9 yrs

lyzing the numbers, Manning offered a detailed comparison between Payson and Safford, which has one of the highest percentages of its overall budget going into the classroom category. For instance, Safford puts 65 percent of its budget into the classroom categories compared to 53 percent in Payson. A variety of factors operate in Safford’s favor, pointed out Manning. For instance, Payson has a more extensive bus route — so 5.6 percent of its budget goes for transportation compared to 3.3 percent for Safford. Payson buses cover 1,408 miles daily, Safford’s just 821. Moreover, Payson heats its classrooms with expensive propane — Safford, in a warmer area, uses cheaper electricity. That largely accounts for why Payson puts 12.8 percent of its budget into plant operations compared to just 8.5 percent for Safford. Payson also has far more special education students, which shows up in student support category. A whopping 14 percent of Payson’s students qualify for special education programs compared to just 8 percent of Safford’s. Ironically, many the extra services provided to special education students don’t go into the “classroom” category. When it came time to compare student scores, Safford ended up in a different peer group due to its significantly lower number of low-income students. All things being equal, its students should have scored better on the AIMS test. Yet despite Payson’s higher poverty and special education rate, its students generally did just as well on the AIMS test. Payson’s pass rates were 59 percent in math, 81 percent in reading, 55 percent in writing and 57 percent in science. Safford’s were 69 percent in math, 82 percent in reading, 60 percent in writing and 59 percent in science. Wyman said if the percentage of the budget going into the “classroom” made a big difference, it should have showed up in Safford’s scores. “The governor has made a big point about classroom dollars. No research anywhere suggests there’s a correlation.”

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS TARA meeting 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 Tonto Amateur Radio Association President Ray Adams K7MLE.

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Jones, from the University of Arizona Gila County Cooperative Extension for Horticulture and Natural Resources, will talk about plant selection considerations appropriate for the Payson area. Jones, an Arizona native, leads the Master Gardener program for Gila County and has taught the training course for 15 years. His presentation will include a discussion of low water use plants for Payson, frost hardiness guidelines, water requirements and fire and animal interactions. Jones says that by selecting plants with these guidelines, gardeners can enjoy home gardens that are both attractive and low maintenance. The Library Friends of Payson presentation for the community, which is held in the library meeting room, will start with a short business meeting at 10 a.m., with the program at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited. If you have any questions, please call the library at (928) 4749260.

Write Your Story

Write Your Story is a group of beginning writers who want to put their life experiences on paper. The group meets at 1 p.m. Monday at Demi Espresso in Swiss Village. Want to know more? Call Nadine at (928) 476-4659.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 2 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W.

Wade Lane, Payson. There are no fees or dues. The only membership requirement is a desire to not compulsively overeat anymore. Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 9783706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 8280917 or (928) 478-4361.

Bridge results

Winners at Ladies’ Tuesday Bridge for March 10 were Flo Moer, first; Betty Mashl, second; Mary Kemp, third. Play is at 12:30 p.m. at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Area residents and guests are welcome. Please call, Shirley Schriner at (928) 472-6029 for reservations and information.

Amnesty International

Amnesty International is one of the oldest grassroots human rights organizations in the world. The Payson Chapter of Amnesty International will hold its regular meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, March 16 at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 Easy St. The group’s third annual Human Rights Film Festival is in April. The theme this year is “Environmental Rights are Human Rights” and volunteers are needed for the event. Join the award-winning local chapter as members plan upcoming events to support human rights locally and globally. To find out more, call Penny at (928) 978-1268.

Order of the Eastern Star

The Ponderosa Chapter #64 O.E.S. meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays at the Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. All Eastern Star members are invited. Ladies with any Masonic family affiliation are encouraged to join the group. In addition to the meetings, the ladies gather at 10 a.m. every Wednesday for a fun game of canasta. For more information, contact Lois Miller, secretary, at (928) 4740521.

PAL hosts Newcomb

Professional artist, Rock Newcomb, will be the guest speaker at the Payson Art League meeting in March. He encourages young and old, beginners and professionals to attend his presentation at the Payson Art League meeting Tuesday, March 17 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson. There is a social hour at 6 p.m., with the presentation at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Payson Art League membership is not required. All are welcome.

Masonic Lodge

The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70 will be having its monthly Stated meeting on Tuesday, March 17. All Masons and their families and friends are invited to attend

the dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Stated meeting for all Masons at 7 p.m. Information regarding Sy Harrison Lodge #70 or Freemasonry in general can be obtained on the website www.paysonmason.org or by calling the Lodge Secretary, Bill Herzig at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.

Boost computer skills

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. Baxter serves as director of APCUG, an International Association of Technology and Computer User Groups. Ray Baxter He also provides consulting services. 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 Area Stroke Survivors

Payson Area Stroke Survivors, a support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers, meets from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 18 at the Mogollon Health Alliance Activity Room, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson. For details call Cyndi at (928) 970-0320.

Democratic Club of Northern Gila County

Are you wondering what our State Legislature is up to? The Democratic Club of Northern Gila County hosts Barbara Lubin, communications director of the State Democratic Party, at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 18 at the Payson Library meeting room. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call Chris Tilley at (928) 468-9669.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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opment,” said Wyman. As he dug deeper into the budget details, Wyman also noted that the Legislature has now barred districts from running charter schools — like Payson Center for Success, an alternative high school for about 50 students run by the district. New laws will allow private universities and both for-profit and non-profit corporations to run charter schools, but not school districts. Charter schools get an extra $1,000 per student, but can’t float bond issues for facilities and other things regular public schools can do. Gov. Ducey included $22 million to help charter schools with waiting lists expand in the current budget. Another provision will bar districts from sponsoring charter schools, which will cost Payson $75,000.

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Patricia Ann (Wandzioch) Lorka (1935-2015)

in 1976 to live briefly in Nebraska, before settling permanently in Arizona. In 1996, she and Mike retired and built a house in Payson, Ariz., where they lived until she died. She loved to read, fish and take care of people by cooking them amazing food. There was no better potato salad in the world. Any donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, Payson. A special thanks to them for everything they did for Pat and the Lorka family.

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The Hellsgate Fire Department held a memorial Sunday on the one-year anniversary of Lt. Bobby Mollere’s death. Mollere died while taking a wildland fire pack test on the Payson High School track. On Sunday, firefighters released balloons into the sky from the track and later planted a tree at the Star Valley park. Hellsgate Fire Chief Dave Bathke said while firefighters and paramedics witness tragic events every day, Mollere’s death was devastating, not only for the department, but the entire community. “The community, friends and fellow firefighters were shocked as the news quickly spread of Bobby’s death,” he said. “Over the last year, our organization has come to realize just how big the shoes left behind by Lt. Mollere.” Mollere often lent a hand with vehicle, equipment and station maintenance and helped with payroll and training records at Station 23. “We will never forget how Bobby’s daily acts of kindness and generosity always helped to brighten the day of a friend or co-worker. His legacy will live on in every fire station, in every home, in every yard, and on every corner of our Photo courtesy Hellsgate Fire Department entire community.” “Lt. Bobby Mollere, our fallen brother, you Members of the Hellsgate Fire Department gathered on Sunday for a ceremony to are greatly missed and you and your ultimate honor Reserve Firefighter Bobby Mollere, who died a year ago while taking a wildland firefighter pack test on the Payson High School track. sacrifice will never be forgotten.”

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Cori Barnett felt the pressure as she watched the ball begin to descend. She realized it was sinking faster than she’d anticipated and she had a lot of ground to cover. “I thought it was going to keep going then it started dropping and I thought, ‘Uwwe, I need to catch that.’ So I went as hard as I could and it was a do-or-die situation, so I’m going to catch it and be a hero or miss it and not.” At the last second, the Payson High center fielder lunged forward and got her Mizuno under the ball no more than a foot off the grass. The senior squeezed her glove tight as she crashed to the ground. Hero. The Longhorns had a few of them in their softball home opener on Tuesday afternoon as they continued their strong start to the season with a 5-0 win over a strong Camp Verde team. Barnett’s catch for the second out in the top of the fourth with her team leading 2-0, as well as another fine snag by left fielder Becky Bauer earlier in the game, preserved a pitching gem by Arissa Paulson, who mowed down 12 Cowboys in firing her second no-hitter of the young season. The junior simply overpowered batKeith Morris/Roundup ters as Payson Arissa Paulson fired her second no-hitter of the improved to 9-1 young season, striking out a dozen Cowboys in with its sixth shutout of improving to 5-1. the season.

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Cori Barnett makes a spectacular catch to preserve Arissa Paulson’s no-hitter.

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Paulson (5-1), who also held Glendale Independence without a hit in a five-inning win in the Wickenburg Classic on Saturday, flirted with a perfect game on this day, retiring the first 17 Cowboys in order before issuing a two-out walk in the sixth. Camp Verde’s only other base runner also came via a base on balls with two outs in the seventh. Neither runner advanced past first as the Longhorns played error-free ball behind her. While the visitors were lucky to put the bat on the ball against Paulson, the Longhorns also faced a challenge against a pair of good Cowboy pitchers, who combined for 10 strikeouts. But Payson managed seven hits, led by Barnett and Arissa Paulson, who both singled and doubled. Paulson lined a two-out two-run double down the left field line to break a scoreless tie in the third inning to

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make the Cowboys pay dearly for an error and hit batter ahead of her. Payton Petersen made it 3-0 by smacking an RBI double to right-center field with one out in the fourth to drive home Jewel Johnson who singled ahead of her. Petersen appeared to injure her ankle on the play and the catcher was replaced by Ali Tenney, who scored on one of Camp Verde’s two errors in the game to put PHS up 4-0. The Longhorns added a run in the fifth when Aubrielle Paulson led off with a single, moved around on a Barnett single and scored on a Johnson out. “It was by far the best game we’ve played so far this season, which is very encouraging, it means we’re getting better,” said Longhorns coach Curtis Johnson. “Camp Verde is a potential final four team. We played them three times last year and beat them all three times, but by only one run twice. “We want to build on this. This was a good, solid performance.” The skipper said the girls got it done in every aspect of the game. “Arissa threw a no-hitter and the few balls that were hit, we played perfect defense, and that’s what I’m excited about,” Johnson said. “And then we bunted the ball to move runners around, then got the hit when we needed, so it was probably scripted exactly the way I’ve been describing (I want to see) all year.” The Horns, who have outscored opponents 93-9, carried a 2-0 record in power points games into Thursday’s non-section game at Show Low against the D3 Section 5 rival Cougars. Payson begins a busy home stand against Fountain Hills at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Longhorns entertain Cottonwood Mingus at 6 p.m. Thursday before hosting 19 other schools in the 11th Annual Gracie Haught Classic next Friday and Saturday.

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Carl Adcock connects with a pitch during the first inning of Payson’s thrilling 8-7 win over Camp Verde on Tuesday.

These Longhorns are developing a flare for the dramatic. After pulling out a 3-2 victory over visiting Morenci four days earlier, Payson’s baseball team gave the home fans even more excitement against Camp Verde on Tuesday night. Hunter Paul drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to score Jake Beeler and lift the Longhorns to a thrilling 8-7 win. Beeler led off the bottom of the inning with a double that just missed clearing the fence and moved to third on a wild pitch. With one out, the Cowboys intentionally walked Ruben Estrada and Carl Adcock to load the bases and set up both a double play possibility and the opportunity for a force out at any base. Taran Sarnowski, who belted a grand slam earlier in the game, struck out, but Paul drew the base on balls to end it and push Payson over the .500 mark to 2-1 in power points games. It was the Longhorns’ best offensive game of the season, topping the five runs they scored in a 9-5 loss to Lake Havasu on Feb. 28.

Payson spotted the Cowboys a 2-0 lead in the top of the first thanks in part to sloppy defense, but answered with three runs in the bottom of the first and four more in the second on Sarnowski’s slam. Camp Verde held the home team off the board the next four innings and came back with a five-spot in the fifth to tie it. “We finally got the start to a game that we wanted, putting up seven runs in the first two innings,” said Payson coach Brian Young. “Our guys came out swinging the bat really well. We put hits together and moved guys around. It was exciting to see Taran hit that ball out and it really jump-started our guys. Every game you see our offense get a little more confident and I think we will see them just get better and better.” But the Cowboys managed to come back and steal the momentum before the Longhorns found a way to pull out another nail-biter. “I think we relaxed a little too much on offense,” Young said. “We had chances to get more runs but didn’t knock guys in. We left a bunch of guys on base and let Camp Verde hang around. We need to keep putting guys on base but go out and get the big hits to keep bringing them in.

“Camp Verde really battled, especially after Taran’s home run. I think they may have out matched us with intensity at some points. But our guys stayed focused and came out with the win. Winning close games is tough but should only help us going forward.” Estrada was 3-for-4 to lead Payson’s 10-hit attack. Adcock and Paul added two hits apiece. Beeler started and threw four “pretty strong” innings, striking out four and walking three before running out of gas and giving way to Ryan Ricke, who came on in a jam in the fifth and limited the damage and worked two scoreless innings after that to earn the win. Three errors didn’t help the hurlers. “For the young pitchers that we have, they are really battling and gaining experience that is going to be invaluable going forward,” Young said. “Our defense at times puts them in bad spots. We have found ways to work through it the last couple of games but we have to get better defensively if our team is going to continue to take steps forward.” PHS was scheduled to play at Show Low on Thursday before returning home to play Fountain Hills at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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aroundthe rim P/S students continue winning ways Pine Strawberry School’s first ever with the talent to compete on the nationMath League competition turned into a al level including Michael Aguon, Caleb stunner for Megan Ward, the school’s Barlow, Cash York, Darby MacFarlane, executive secretary, “It’s was definitely Raci Miranda, Emma Paine and others. an eye-opener.” Unaccustomed as the rookie mathe- Suit stirs up memories maticians were to face-to-face competiAlmost anyone remotely familiar tion, the young scholars did quite well. with the brouhaha involving the Gila “We had three kids place in the top- County Board of Supervisors and Carson 10,” said Ward. Construction Company over the Pine Emma Paine was eighth, Raci Miranda Creek Canyon Road improvement project calculated her way to fifth, and in the could have predicted the argument would sixth-grade division Lexi Ward analyzed eventually end in a lawsuit. to third. It did just that in January Ward described the competi- rattlin’ when Carson filed a lawsuit over tion as “a lot of testing, like five the rim the $155,000 the company says it hours.” was owed for almost two months She, however, returned to the of delays. friendly school confines spewing The county has filed an superlatives about the match. answer to the lawsuit saying “I was glad Mrs. (Margaret) Carson is not entitled to any Johnson (team coach) took us,” compensation. she said. “I’ve never competed For those of us who must with a pencil and paper before, drive Pine Creek Canyon Road so it was neat to see how it all Max Foster daily, the entire controversy worked.” dredges up the not-so-fond memThe competition was Feb. 27 ories of long delays, winding at Bradshaw Mountain Middle School detours, short tempers, finger pointing near Prescott. and potholed roads. Parents, teachers, taxpayers and stuThe entire project was a nightmare dents can take a great deal of pride in not just for the county and Carson, but having such a program in P/S School. also for canyon homeowners. Archers’ sights on Louisville Free supper Also at Pine Strawberry School, the Buffalo archery team is stampeding its way toward a berth in the National Archery in Schools Championships that tee off May 11 in Louisville, Ky. But to reach the big show, the archers must qualify tomorrow, March 14, at the Arizona State Schools Championships at Ben Avery FITA range near Phoenix. As any coach or school sponsor knows, however, traveling is an expense that cannot be incurred by the already strapped school budget. “If we do qualify for Nationals, it will cost approximately $600 per archer to make the trip,” said team coach Margaret Bullard. To cover that cost, team members are conducting a series of fundraisers including a benefit Shoot-a-Thon to be held at a future date. For it, archers are asking sponsors to make pledges on the individual’s shooting accuracy. “If you wish to pledge a per point (average shooting score is 240-275) amount or a flat amount toward an archer’s Shoota-Thon effort, please call the school (928) 476-3283,” said Bullard. A similar event was held last year when the event was also held in Louisville and 10 Buff archers qualified. In addition to the Shoot-a-Thon, the team is holding a benefit bake sale on April 3 in front of Safeway in Payson. Regular season results indicate the Buffalos field several student-athletes

The First Baptist Church of Pine is inviting the public to enjoy a free community supper from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 18 at the church located at 4039 N. Highway 87. Call (928) 476-3552 for more information. Veterans drive on

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is conducting a membership drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at the Flying Grizzly in Strawberry. All veterans are invited to join but must bring their DD 214 forms to determine their eligibility. VFW is a nationwide program that serves veterans of all wars. In an era in which audits show that as many as 57,000 veterans nationwide have waited more than 90 days for medical checkups, the VFW has a goal of assisting both members and non-members in matters of government compensation claims including hospitalization and medical care. Dirt Bags anyone?

Many thought college kids had turned a bit daffy in the early 1970s when Scottsdale Community College students adopted the artichoke as the school mascot. But while watching an Arizona State University baseball game last week against Long Beach State, I learned the California baseball team had chosen

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Students Emma Paine, Lexi Ward and Raci Miranda recently represented Pine Strawberry School at a Math League contest in Prescott. “Dirt Bags” as the official mascot. History tells us that when SCC adopted the artichoke it was intended to be a source of embarrassment, but over the years students, athletes, staff and the community as a beloved character have embraced the mascot. Does that mean those connected to the Long Beach State baseball team will soon adopt the dirt bag as one of their treasured fellows? Donations slow

Reports from some on the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee indicate donations for a possible 2015 brush pickup program are not as brisk as they were last year. But it’s not too late to chip in — members are now accepting donations to help pay for the 2015 pickup program that could cost $75,000. That amount could be less if the county board of supervisors agrees to waive the fee for dumping the brush at the landfill. It waived the fee last year, but has not yet indicated it will do so again. The pickups are considered the most important safety measure in protecting our two communities from a catastrophic wildfire. Tax deductible donations can be made by check payable to: Pine/Strawberry Fuel Reduction, Inc. and mailed to P/S Fuel Reduction, P.O. Box 67, Pine, AZ 85544. For more information, call (928) 9700713 or visit: www.psfuelreduction.org. Tinker Bell up next

The highly popular Movie Madness events at the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library continue at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19 with the showing of the Disney movie “Tinker Bell and the Legend of

Neverbeast.” The G-rated movie is 76 minutes. Library staff will provide refreshments and children should bring their own pillow so as to be comfortable on the floor. It’s best to arrive early because in the past some have been turned away due to fire codes that restrict the number of children who can be in the building. Nominations sought

The Take Pride Project of Pine and Strawberry is accepting nominations for its annual Volunteer of the Year award. The award will go to a volunteer in Pine and Strawberry who has contributed to the community during the 2014 calendar year. Entries, which should be postmarked by April 15, may be sent to: Take Pride Project, P.O. Box 1204, Pine, AZ 85544. Really, a Devil?

It’s commonplace for college and university alumni to embrace the spirit of their former school showing more than a little preference toward their alma mater. For example, there are those who accuse me of being partial to Arizona State, my former school. We can’t accuse Gov. Doug Ducey of showing any bias toward the school he once attended — Arizona State. Proof is in the governor’s original 2015 budget that included cuts in funding for higher education of $75 million. In his proposal, ASU was hammered with $40.3 million in losses. UA lost $21 million and NAU $13 million. Wow, the governor clobbers his former school for about $6 million more in budget cuts than the other two Arizona universities combined. Glad he didn’t go to school in Tucson; ASU’s cuts might have been even greater.

Enjoying a busy birthday weekend in Valley What a whirlwind weekend Bill and I had. Since his birthday was March 9, we decided to visit our fishing buddies in Scottsdale. Theresa’s birthday happened to be the day before on March 8. We went to Best Buy to buy new surge protectors, a “c-mos” battery the for my computer and an external hard village drive to save my most important documents in case this baby collapses. Theresa’s husband Rick has a degree in computer science so he looked over my hard drive, added the new battery, and deleted useless items on the hard drive and dusted the inside. For now the tower is working perfectly, but we don’t know how long before the darn Janet Snyder thing crashes. We went to Maggiano’s — a fantastic Italian restaurant. The most unique feature is you buy your favorite dish to eat there and then you get to choose another dish to take home — free! No small portions either; we had enough of the second dish (spaghetti and meatballs) to have at least two extra meals at home. The next day Bill and Rick took off for Harbor Freight, one of Bill’s favorite stores, and bought his own birthday presents — tools! Theresa and I went to a few thrift stores, one of our favorite things to do. After all the shopping we met at Grimaldi’s for coal-fired pizza. We had never tasted a coal-fired pizza before and we were not disappointed. The pizza was gobbled up very fast with Mug root beer to wash it down. What a wonderful two days we had and brought in Bill’s 80th birthday with style; and it was fun for Theresa too.

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A double birthday celebration was recently held in Scottsdale by (from left) Theresa Meeker, Janet Snyder, Bill Snyder, Rick Meeker. A few regrets

My only regret is that we missed the memorial for Hellsgate firefighter Bobby Mollere on Sunday. From all reports, the day was a resounding success with a balloon release at the Payson High School track field, and then a tree planting and a bench commemorating Bobby at the Star Valley park. Look for photos on the Hellsgate Fire Department Facebook page. Hellsgate Fire Department

The fire board met Wednesday, March 11. Business manager Angie Lecher received an award for 17 years of service and John Jackson and Len Trujillo each received six-year service awards.

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Kent Mortenson had a birthday celebration on Thursday, March 12. Kent recently moved to Flagstaff. He lived in Tonto Village III for many years, now he and his wife Gail will be closer to his grandchildren. We miss them in the Village. Marsha Ward also had a birthday on March 12. Marsha resides in Christopher Creek and she is a renowned author of early western adventure stories. Marsha, we wish you a very happy birthday and hope in time you become a best-selling author! Hellsgate firefighter Billy McCave becomes another year older on March 15. Have a great day, Billy. Our favorite bank manager at National Bank, Jenny Scott, adds another candle on Monday, March 16. Drop in and wish her a happy birthday. We have known Jenny since our Yuma days. Jenny was a branch manager in the Foothills in Yuma. Have a wonderful day, Jenny. Neloa Beeler, a now retired loan officer with National Bank has her big day on March 17. Neloa was very helpful to us and helped us refinance our home. Thank you, Neloa and happy birthday. On Wednesday, March 18, Royce O’Donnell of Mead Ranch will celebrate his big day. Royce is a professional cement layer and helped to finish our foundation to our garage. How talented he is in many other endeavors. Happy birthday to you, Royce. On the same day, Bear Flat and Payson resident Paula Plante celebrates her big day. Paula is one of the receptionists at the Banner Health office. She always has a smile. Happy birthday to you, Paula.

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When I first arrived in New London my very first friend, Bobby Schultz, took me to the New London Day and showed me around. Soon I had inherited both his paper route and his welcome, and was working there, first unofficially and then as an employee. My first love was the pressroom, but I went everywhere in the building, slowly learning what it takes to put a paper on the street. Eventually this love affair led me to a career in writing. But back to those early days. Down on the ground floor were the linotype machines. What wonders! They had keyboards like those on a typewriter, but there the resemblance to a typewriter ended. The linotype your turn operator read an article hanging on a clip and typed it in. Inside the seven-foot high machine were small pieces of metal, each one a perfect mold of one character — an A, Tom Garrett a B, a comma, whatever. As the linotypist worked, the molds slid into place, sideby-side, along with spacers that set the distance between the words. When the line was perfect, he pressed a key and hot molten metal poured in creating a line of type. In less time than it takes to write it, the still hot line of type dropped into a rack, followed by a blank line, which set the space between it and the next line. As the racks filled they went upstairs to the composing room, where men worked to create the paper, page by page, clamping lines of type into page-sized racks that went into a large, steaming hot machine that applied 30,000 pounds of pressure to a piece of heavy manila paper, creating a perfect reverse mold of the entire page, images and all. The heavy paper mold went downstairs to the pressroom. There it was fitted inside a curved mold. The mold was closed and hot type metal poured into it. A few minutes later, a still hot curved plate came out, each letter and image on it crisp and clear. After the plate was trimmed and clamped onto the press, one page of the paper was ready to go. That had to happen for every word and every image that went into the paper. And it had to happen in addition to the news gathering and editing, all done with complete perfection — every day, and by an unmissable deadline. I’ll be honest with you, Johnny. Though I watched that happen for many years, it never failed to amaze me! It wasn’t my eyes that brought my first disappointment in the world of ink and paper, though; it was my ears. My first job with the Day came because of a temporary flaw in the presses. They were supposed to turn every 50th paper a little bit so that the men working upstairs could grab and count papers shooting at them through the wall at high speed. A small part was waiting replacement, and my very first job with the Day was to sit beside the stream of papers, grab the not-quite-turned paper, and turn it. I got so good at it that I could actually turn the crazy things at right angles. After the presses finished their run each day I had another job. Up in the circulation department three of us labeled papers and tossed them into mailbags. The problem was that for about 20 minutes after I left the pressroom I could hear almost nothing anyone said. There was going to be a permanent opening in the pressroom, and I wanted it, but Jack Crewes, head of the circulation department, and a really great guy, found out about it and took me downstairs to the pressroom one day. “Tom,” he said, pointing a finger at his belt, “look around.” I didn’t catch on at first, but then I saw that each of the five pressmen was wearing a hearing aid on his belt. “Oh!” I said. “The presses!” I realized. “That thundering noise!” “It’s a choice,” he told me. I chose, but it wasn’t the happiest choice I ever made.

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The 20th century comes to a close We continue our 10-part series chronicling the evolution of American popular music in the 20th century, 1900-1999, which looks at the music that was popular during each decade and what influenced that popularity. This week we turn our attention to the century’s last decade.

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Bill Clinton was elected in 1992 as the first Democratic president in 12 years, and his two terms in office coincided with one of the longest periods of high economic growth and low inflation in modern history. Crime rates fell to their lowest levels since the 1960s, but violence topped the headlines with events such as the O.J. Simpson murder trial, the bombings of the World Trade Center and a federal building in Oklahoma City, and the deadliest of several student shooting sprees taking place in Columbine, Colo. In the film industry, the 1997 epic “Titanic” obliterated all previous records to become the biggest box-office hit of all time. Specialeffects wizardry created the blockbusters “Jurassic Park,” “Independence Day” and Photo from DJ Craig “Armageddon.” Kevin Costner’s “Dances With Wolves,” the grizzly “Silence of the Lambs” Country artist Garth Brooks was the biggest selling singer of the decade of 1990-1999. and Steven Spielberg’s classic “Schindler’s List” were Oscar-winning smashes. Disney’s You.” Madonna, Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton, and Enrique Iglesias, that would sweep the animated films returned to greatness with the Brandy and Mary J. Blige were among the pop charts at the millennium’s end. hits “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Lion other leading solo artists in the decade of the This week’s question King.” diva. On television, Ken Burns’ 1990 documenIn late 1995, Mariah Carey teamed with In the 1990s, rap and hip-hop music domtary series “The Civil War” was a public TV inated record sales, crossing over to a huge which of the following male vocal bands to landmark. “Seinfeld” was the decade’s No. 1 white suburban audience and became the produce the song “One Sweet Day,” a ballad comedy, followed by “Frasier,” “Friends” and style-setter for teenagers. The jingly, rhym- that would go on to become the song of the “Ally McBeal.” Network dramas were topped ing “old school” rap of the early part of the decade, topping the charts for the better part by “ER,” “NYPD Blue,”,\ “Northern Exposure” decade, with such favorites as M.C. Hammer’s of four months? A) New Kids on the Block; B) and “The X-Files.” “U Can’t Touch This” began in 1992 to give Backstreet Boys; C) All-4-One; D) Boyz II Men. Cable news networks such as CNN often way to a different style of rap and by the received the highest ratings for televising mid-decade had faded away entirely, replaced Last week’s question breaking news events as they happened — by the more sexually explicit, profane and Michael Jackson’s massive success with such as the police chase of O.J. Simpson’s vulgar lyrics of “gangsta rap.” his 1982 album “Thriller” was simply astoundBronco, the L.A. riots over Rodney King’s Country music exploded on the ing, with seven of its nine tracks reaching verdict and reportage of Princess radio, attracting the largest share the Billboard Hot-100 top-10. Last week’s Diana’s death. dj’s music of listeners. Garth Brooks was the question asked if you could identify which of trivia biggest-selling artist of the decade, the following Jackson songs from that album The Top Artists and across the board, amassing over made it to No. 1 and later became a Rock & Songs of the 1990s 95 million CDs sold. Shania Twain Roll Hall of Fame hit for the self-proclaimed During this last decade of the ceninterjected pop-rock into her country “King of Pop.” The choices were: A) “Billie tury, compact discs completed their music to become a cross-over super- Jean,” B) “Man in the Mirror,” C) “Dirty takeover of recorded music, driving star. Other top country performers Diana” and D) “Black and White”? The correct answer was “Billie Jean,” vinyl albums almost entirely out of included Alan Jackson, Clint Black, which topped the Billboard Hot-100 chart for the market and forcing cassette tapes Reba McEntire, George Strait and seven weeks in early 1983. The other three to take a backseat. Breaking a record DJ Craig the Dixie Chicks. that stood for over 50 years since Increasingly, “alternative” became choices were also No. 1 hits for Jackson, but Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” mainstream. U2 and R.E.M., college were singles released from his other albums. Elton John sold 32 million copies of his elegy favorites of the early 1980s, filled stadiums A final note to the late Princess Diana, “Candle in the in the early 1990s. Nirvana opened the door I sincerely hope that you have enjoyed our Wind 1997.” for fellow grunge bands like Pearl Jam and For the first time in recorded music his- Soundgarden, and for the debut of new rock- musical and historical journey through the tory, women occupied the majority of the ers like Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili last century. Looking back at the incredibly vast myriad of artists and styles represented pop charts. Mariah Carey was the decade’s Peppers, Green Day and The Offspring. biggest-selling pop artist, launching a string America’s younger set worshiped The among the 20th century’s biggest of big hits, of 13 No. 1 hits with her 1990 debut “Vision Spice Girls and the emergence of the “boy” one can only imagine as to who and what will of Love.” Whitney Houston had one of the top bands — The Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync and define pop music of the 21st century. Have a great Rim Country week! selling albums ever with her 1992 soundtrack New Kids on the Block. “Macarena” madness DJ Craig – (928) 468-1482 to the “Bodyguard” featuring a remake of in 1996 foreshadowed the Latin revolution, Website: www.djcraiginpayson.com the Dolly Parton hit “I Will Always Love spearheaded by Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez

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Baseball fever is on the rise up here Christopher Creek was well represented at the annual Taste of Rim Country at the Payson Public Library last Saturday evening. Sheila Marcum and Christopher Taylor did their Creekside “Mad Jack” sandwich combined with a smoked ham and potato soup. They finished very close in the savory category and no one can remember the food another week being better or the competi- in the creek tion so keen for this event. We saw Nancy, Judy, Karen, Mikey, Chuck and Karen, Dave and Rosemary, Keith and Rhonda in attendance ... a fine representation all around from this little mountain hamlet. Rod Britain On the first Wednesday of the month the Wildflowers met for lunch at the Thai restaurant. Among the dozen in attendance and the highlight of the day was a visitor. Anne Marie’s granddaughter, Charlotte, joined us. The 24-yearold is on holiday from France and they were returning from a tour of southern Utah and the Grand Canyon. Then it was again a pleasure to see them at Creekside for dinner that evening. Ce est joli! Spring training is in full swing in the Valley and Karen T. got to see the Cubbies on Monday. This week was the 20th anniversary of the awarding of the Diamondback franchise and to mark the coming of Major League Baseball to Arizona the club trotted out the hardware. My niece Beth’s husband and little Charley’s dad was in the right place at the right time and Taylor got a picture taken with Luis Gonzales holding the 2001 World Series trophy. Anybody else have baseball fever? Whether it is a simple piece of chocolate birthday cake, perhaps a steak on the grill, thick pork chop dinners, or leftovers from card nights, my cup runneth over as of late. This week my present was delivered from way up in Montana. Paul and Lisa are here for 10 days and they brought me some home brewed ales. The labeling is exquisite and features names

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such as Showcoach Winter Ale, London Fog Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Helena Hops Ale, Hilda’s Red and Mary’s Scotch Ale from the Saddle Mountain Brewery in Helena, Mont. What a taste adventure it is going to be. Oh, not to be forgotten is a bottle of Raspberry Pinot Nero that came with the deal. The Rasmussens are currently based up north, but still have their cabin here in the Creek. Bill Handy loaded up and headed to Flagstaff a couple weeks back. He was wanting some snowmobiling and if the snow won’t come to you ... Little by little they will start coming out of the woodwork. Summer regulars are trickling in for a first taste of spring-like weather in the

Creek. Jack was here and Bo and Karen were seen enjoying their first campfire of the season. Blake and Blake were here for a couple of overnighters with a day of skiing sandwiched in between. Gary, Cindi and Samone are here getting ready to open the Landmark tonight. This season will be an adventure with the arrival of Josh and Samone’s daughter in April. Cindi is coming out of retirement to take the helm once again. She has been enjoying her job of being a grandmother the last couple seasons. Business has been snowballing from year to year and this summer will be no exception. Campfires on the patio and the St. Patrick’s Day observance will highlight the first weekend. Wedding bookings will intersperse with regular fare this spring. Good luck, Landmark! A little recognition is due from time to time. This is the tale of two families. One family is just an elderly husband and wife. Health issues have slowed them down considerably over the years. They are no longer able to drive and living in a remote community thus requires a dependence on others for transportation. The young Lewis family has been in the Creek for three years. Brenden is an Arizona native born in Winslow. His wife, Angela, comes from the state of Oregon, but has called Arizona home most of her life, as well. The Lewis family is active in the church. Their job description is lengthy and convoluted as they are at times managers, maintenance workers, security, carpenters, electricians, snowplow operators, call center, check-in and handle various related duties as required. You see, they are the management team operating the Jason Harris Group properties, which include Christopher Creek Lodge, Grey Hackle Lodge and the cabins at Creekside. So, how is it they have time to look after the elderly family? Well, Angela is the heavy lifter here. Even the children, Ashley, Sheldon and Braden, have chipped in with walking the dog, and such. Therefore we recognize and thank this family of givers ... and that’s another week in the Creek.

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PART-TIME CAREGIVER OPPORTUNITIES available at Powell Place

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SALES/MARKETING

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HOMES FOR SALE

928-474-1233 Since 1994 - Behind Fargoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse 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

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MISCELLANEOUS

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DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor

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Now Accepting Applications for: FT Front Desk Clerk, Apply in person at Quality Inn Payton 801 N. Beeline Hwy.

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

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

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PAYSON ROUNDUP MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE F.S.B.O. Corner Lot w/Mountain View, Deer Creek, 3Br/2Ba, 26x52 Manufactured Home, $120,000. Call for Apt. 928-474-0638 or 602-689-8937

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

MOBILES FOR SALE

Park Model w/18’x15’ add on in Star Valley 55+. Like new. Great Views. Open House Sat 11-4. 480-258-1929 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1100 Sq.Ft 2BDR/2BA Apartment In Central Payson, Central Heating and A/C, F/P., Washer/Dryer Hookup $700.p/m, 480-326-7203 or 480-926-9024 Apartment For Rent

Now Renting!

Canal Senior Apartments 807 S. Westerly Road Payson, AZ 85541 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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

ASPEN COVE

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

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Apartments For Rent

Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!

Forest Hills Condominiums

333 N. McLane Large 1-2 Bedrooms WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER COVERED PARKING PET FRIENDLY CLOSE TO RUMSEY PARK & LIBRARY

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

Positively Payson

Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes

120 S. Tonto St.

Location, Location, Location! That’s right... Close to

EVERYTHING!!!

Beautiful, Amazing LARGE Apartments Call Cindy for details and availability (928) 472-9238 or email tontooaksapts@yahoo.com 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

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 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 Prudential Pine

ARIZONA REALTY

PO Box 329, 3640 Hwy 87, Pine, AZ 85544

928-476-3279

Pine, 1BR, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . . $425 Pine 1BR, 1BA. . . . . . . . . . . . $650 Pine 2BR, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . $1455 Pine, 3BR, 3BA . . . . . . . . . . $1900 UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Independently Owned & Operated

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609 S. Beeline Hwy. Payson, AZ 85541 474-5276 www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

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. DON’T MISS THIS 1550sf/New Energy Efficient AC,Carpet,Bathroom, Large Visible Signage from Highway, Ample Parking Front/Rear 807-A S. Beeline, Payson, 928-478-4110

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

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

Apartments for Rent

• • • • •

Nice and Clean, Newly Remodeled Mobile Home for rent.

Travel trailer for rent $380.00 a month, microwave, water, sewer, trash, and Wi-Fi included

See Manager for details Phone (928) 468-5650 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298

Aspen Cove is your Pot o’ Gold at the end of the Rainbow

Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park

24’x40’ Doublewide 2Br/w2Ba. Lot Space, sewer, and trash are included. $500 Move-in special.

55+Park,Bonita & St.Phillips #39, 2Br/2Ba, Fully Furnished, Enclosed Patio, Covered Parking, Nice Fenced Yard, Storage, New Washer/Dryer, Move-in-Ready, $24,900. 928-978-2658 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712

MOBILE/RV SPACES

314 N. Stagecoach Pass, 2BD, 2BA. . $975 812 N. Easy St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $875 905 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

COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE 1500 Bravo Taxiway 601 N. Beeline 401 N. Tyler Parkway 501 W. Main #B 501 W. Main #C 408 W. Main St., Suite 8 408 W. Main St., Suite 11 708 E. Hwy 260 C1, A, C & E 708 E. Hwy 260 C2 708 E. Hwy 260 A2 1322 W. Baron Rd. A

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Independently Owned & Operated

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 Have RV Space Rental at 6000ft in Strawberry, Includes Water/Sewer, Call 928-474-6016 or 928-517-1182 Cell

1Br/1Ba, $300.mo/Partially Furnished to $600.mo/Fully Furnished + Dep. Water/Trash Included, 602-502-0020

LEGAL NOTICES 15696: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 24, 20155 in Instrument No. 2011-002388 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, Arizona at 11:00 a.m. on April 30, 2015: LOT 40, PAYSON RANCHOS UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 371, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY ARIZONA Purported address: 609 W. Colt Circle, Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel #302-36-472 Original Principal Balance $68,225.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: PHH Mortgage Corporation, 2001 Bishops Gate Blvd, Attn: Mail Stop SV-01, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054. Original Trustor: Cory L Burback, an Unmarried Man, 609 W. Colt Circle, Payson, AZ 85541 The Trustee qualifies pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-803(A)(2) as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. The name, address, and telephone number of the Trustee is: Jason P. Sherman, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012, (602) 222-5711. The Trustee’s Regulator is the State Bar of Arizona. Dated: January 29, 2015 /s/ Jason P. Sherman, Jason P. Sherman, Trustee STATE OF ARIZONA)) ss. COUNTY OF MARICOPA) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on January 29, 2015, by Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as Trustee. /s/ Kari Sheehan, NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: 9/12/2018 15699: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/2015 TS No. AZ09000105-14-1 APN 302-36-459 3 TO No: 8484808 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/16/2006, and recorded on 06/16/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-010248 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on 5/18/2015 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 608 W BARNUM CIRCLE , PAYSON, AZ 85541 LOT 27, PAYSON RANCHOS UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 371, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. APN: 302-36-459 3 Original Principal Balance $134,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor LON C. THOMAS AND TAMARA J. THOMAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE. 608 W BARNUM CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary U.S. Bank National Association c/o U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica St Owensboro, KY 42301 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday If the Trustee is unable to 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: 1/30/2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 State of ARIZONA County of MARICOPA On this 30th day of January, 2015, before me, LINDSAY M. BROWN personally appeared ROSENDA CARDENAS, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she signed the above/attached document. Lindsay M. Brown, Notary Public Commission Expires: April 9, 2015 Lindsay M. Brown Notary Public Maricopa County, Arizona My Comm. Expires 04-09-15 P1132487 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 03/20/2015 15701: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-00102 Conner Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $140,816.00 executed by Amy J. Conner and Daniel P. Conner, husband and wife, 204 South Tonto Street Payson, AZ 85541 , dated December 22, 2011 and recorded December 29, 2011, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2011-014114 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on May 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Lot 2 MOGOLLON RIM ADDITION PLAT THREE, according to Map No. 151, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 204 South Tonto Street Payson, AZ 85541. Tax Parcel No.: 304-03-093 1. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Associatio; Care of/Servicer: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 02/09/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 02/09/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4512111 02/27/2015, 03/06/2015, 03/13/2015, 03/20/2015 15703: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/2015 File No. 5868-TS Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Recorded: 1/27/2015 The following legally described trust property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated April 30, 2012, and recorded on May 3, 2012, in Fee Number 2012-005528, records of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona, on April 30, 2015, at the hour of 11:30 o’clock in the morning of said day. The property to be sold is situated in Gila County, Arizona, and is described as follows: The surface and ground to a depth of 200 feet immediately beneath the surface of: Lots 11, 12, and the East half of Lot 13, Block 26, Central Heights, according to Map No. 52, records of Gila County, Arizona. Property Address: 5814 South Nell Drive Globe, Arizona 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-08-252 Original Principal Balance: $55,993.04 Original Trustor: Zebulon Glenn Snelgrove 5814 S. Nell Drive Globe, AZ 85501 Current Beneficiary: Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. 500 Alcoa Trail Maryville, TN 37804 Trustee: Jeffrey S. Katz, Attorney at Law a Member of the State Bar of Arizona 2823 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 201 Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 745-9200 Dated this 27th day of January, 2015. /s/ Jeffrey S. Katz, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is qualified per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar State of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Pima ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 27th day of January, 2015, by Jeffrey S. Katz, Attorney at Law, a Member of the State Bar of Arizona as Successor Trustee. /s/ S. Diederich Notary Public My commission expires: 5-30-2015 15704: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/2015 GILA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT STATE OF ARIZONA In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS EARL RUSSELL, Deceased. No. PB201500017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sharon Schamber has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claim will be forever barred. Claim must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative, care of her attorneys at: Harper Law Offices, PC, Attn: Michael J. Harper, 111 W. Cedar lane, Suite C. Payson, AZ 85541. DATED this 24th day of February, 2015. /s/ Michael J. Harper Michael J. Harper HARPER LAW OFFICES, PC 111 W. Cedar Lane Suite C Payson, AZ 85541. 15705: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY in the Matter of The Estate of BILLY H. PEPPERS (X) an Adult Case Number PB201400046 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Fronia Disbrow has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on 5/14/2014. Address: 615 W. Main St Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3.NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 615 W. Main St, Payson, AZ 85541 4.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors DATED: 2/25/15 Jo Ellen Vork Attorney for Billy H. Peppers Estate 15707: 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY in the Matter of The Estate of VICTOR J. AGNES JR. (X) an Adult Case Number PB201500008 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Molly Agnes has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on 1/29/2015. Address: 615 W. Main St Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3.NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 615 W. Main St, Payson, AZ 85541 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors DATED: 2/25/15 Jo Ellen Vork Attorney for Billy H. Peppers Estate 15709: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/2015 TS#: 15-33149 Order #: 150001218-AZ-VOO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/28/2007 and recorded on 8/31/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-014677, the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 2007-020636 and recorded on 12/21/2007. And Further modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 2011-012028 and recorded on 11/01/2011, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ , on 5/13/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day: LOT 19, OF COUNTRY CLUB ANNEX UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP (S) NO. 695 AND 695A. Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 614 FIRST AVE MIAMI, AZ 85539 A.P.N.: 207-02-119 Original Principal Balance: $158,906.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) KATHY CANIZALES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN TERRI GAONA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 614 FIRST AVE. MIAMI, AZ 85539 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Christiana Trust, a division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee for GFT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2014-1 440 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60605 NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Law Offices of Les Zieve 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 Website: www.priorityposting.com Dated: February 6, 2015 Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. State of Arizona )) ss. County of Maricopa ) On February 6, 2015, before me, LaKisha M. Eaden, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, a Notary Public for the State of Arizona, personally appeared Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. LaKisha M. Eaden Notary Public LaKisha M. Eaden Notary Public - Arizona Maricopa County My Comm. Expires Sep 21, 2018 P1133373 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 03/27/2015 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.

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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. 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 15712: 3/6, 3/13/2015 REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Town of Payson will accept The Town will accept sealed bidsofatPayson the office of the sealedClerk, bids 303 at the office ofHighthe Town N. Beeline Town Clerk, 303 N. Beeline way, Payson, Arizona, 85541Highuntil way, PM, Payson, 85541 until 2:00 MSTArizona, on Tuesday, March 2:002015 PM, MST on Tuesday, March 23, for trash collection and 23, 2015 for trash collection and recycling services at various Town recycling services at various Town facilities. At that time, bids will be facilities.opened At thatand time, bidsaloud will be publicly read in publicly read aloud in the Townopened Counciland chambers. the Town Council chambers. Bid envelopes must be clearly Bid envelopes must be clearly marked on the outside lower right marked on the outside lower right hand corner: hand corner: Sealed Bid Sealed Bid of (Firm’s Name) of (Firm’s Name) Town of Town Trash Collection & Recyclof Payson Payson Trash ing Service BidCollection & Recycling Service Bid It is anticipated bids will be considIt is anticipated bids will be considered for award on Thursday, April ered forataward on Thursday, April 2, 2015 the Town Council meet2, 2015 at the Town Council meeting. The Council reserves the ing. The Council reserves the right right to to reject reject any any and and all all bids. bids. Bid Bid documents documents may maybe beexamined examined at at the the following following location: location: Town Townof of Payson, Payson, Town Town Clerk’s Clerk’s Department Department 303 303N. Beeline Beeline Highway Highway

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Bidders Bidders must must attend attend a a mandatory mandatory pre bid meeting to be held at 10:00 AM, MST, Monday, March 16, 2015 at the Payson Town Hall Council Chambers, 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona 85541. All bidders must have a current Town of Payson Business License. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local nondiscrimination statutes in the operation, implementation and delivery of, including state and federal civil rights and disabilities laws. In particular, the contractor shall ensure that the Town of Payson’s obligation for program, facility and service accessibility in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act are complied with in all activities arising under this contract, and shall hold harmless the Town of Payson for any and all loss, including but not limited to damages, costs or expenses, incurred or arising from any alleged violation of the American with Disabilities Act under the auspices of this contract unless resulting from an intentional or actual negligent act of the Town of Payson and its’ employees. Failure to comply with the nondiscrimination or accessibility requirements herein shall be construed as non-performance and may result in termination of funding, civil action, or both. Published: March 6, 2015 and March 13, 2015 in the Payson Roundup 15714: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2015 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 2/6/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-656530-CL Order No. : 150009618-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/10/2012 and recorded 12/14/2012 as Instrument 2012-015459 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 5/12/2015 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, ARIZONA 85501 Legal Description: LOT 6, BLOCK 14, EAST GLOBE MAP NO. 1, ACCORDING TO MAPS NO. 2, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 605 SOUTH THIRD STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 208-05-267 Original Principal Balance: $124,178.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Origi-

nal Trustor(s): JESSICA NICOLE MORGAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 605 SOUTH THIRD STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m AZ-15-656530-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations . If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-656530-CL Dated: 2/5/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: John Pascual, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 2/5/2015 before me, Annette Johnson a notary public, personally appeared John Pascual, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Annette Johnson Commission No. 2073844 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 7/12/2018 IDSPub #0078660 3/13/2015 3/20/2015 3/27/2015 4/3/2015 15717: 3/13, 3/17, 3/20/2013 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1. ENTITY NAME: Church On the Street - Payson; File No. 19826946 2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS: NOTE that the character of affairs that the corporation ultimately conducts is not limited by the description provided. See Attached: Attachment to Articles of Incorporation of Church On The Street - Payson: Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under the section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The business activity for said organization is as follows: We at Church On The Street - Payson help anyone in need from homeless to the alcohol/drug addict, to the incarcerated and do the spiritually suffering. Our purpose is to reach each person with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, providing food and temporary shelter to the homeless and a residential program to those individuals who want to be disciple and equipped to re-enter society successfully. No part of the net earnings of this organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized an empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein. No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and this corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Upon the dissolution of this corporation, assets remaining shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes. 3. MEMBERS: (x) The corporation WILL NOT have members. 4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the

LEGAL NOTICES street address of the statutory agent? (Yes). 5. DIRECTORS: Joseph Corrigan, 216 E. Phoenix St., Payson, AZ 85541; Don Lees, 216 E. Phoenix St., Payson, AZ 85541; Kevin Ritter, 216 E. Phoenix St., Payson, AZ 85541. 6. STATUTORY AGENT: Don Lees, 216 E. Phoenix, St., Payson, AZ 85541. 7. INCORPORATORS: Joseph Corrigan, 216 E. Phoenix St., Payson, AZ 85541. By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona Law. (x) I ACCEPT, /s/ Joseph Corrigan, Joseph Corrigan; 1/26/2015. 15718: 3/13, 3/17, 3/20/2015 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR-PROFIT or PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: (x) FORPROFESSIONAL CORPORATION. 2. ENTITY NAME: WALKER LAW OFFICE PC; FILE NO. 19724753 3. PROFESSIONAL C O R P O RATION SERVICES: Law Firm. 4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS: Provision of Legal Services. 5. SHARES: Common, Series A, Total: 1000 Par Value: No Par. 6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? (No). 6.2 Chuck Walker, Walker Law Office, PC, 620 East Highway 260, Building C, Payson, AZ 85541. 7. DIRECTORS: Chuck Walker, 620 East Highway 260, Building C., Payson, AZ 85541. 8. STATUTORY AGENT: Chuck Walker, 454 West Standage Lane, Payson, AZ 85541. 9. INCORPORATORS: Chuck Walker, 620 East Highway 260, Building C., Payson, AZ 85541. By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) /s/ Chuck Walker, Chuck Walker, (x) Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and its name is Walker Law Office, PC. 15719: 3/13, 3/17, 3/20/2015 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION 1. The name of the corporation is: JACCOR, INC. 2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: 1911505-2 3. Date on which the attached amendment was adopted: 7/7/14 4. Does the amendment provide for an exchange, reclassification or cancellation of issued shares? (x) No. 5. Approval of the amendment: (x) Approved by incorporators or board of directors without shareholder action, and shareholder approval was not required or no shares have been issued. 6. Corporation’s Amendment: I need to change the Last Name on file (Durdel) to my current Married Last Name (Kaufman): So my name will need to be changed from Jade Durdel to Jade Kaufman. We need to change the Domestic Address/Place of Business address of our corporation from 311 S. 8870 W. Single Tree Ln., Payson, AZ 85541. We need to change the Statutory Agent Mailing/physical Address from 311 S. Beeline Hwy Payson, AZ 85541, to our current address: 8870 W. Single Tree Ln., Payson, AZ 85541. We need to change the address for Director, William Kaufman, from 311 S. Beeline Hwy Payson, AZ 85541, to our current address: 8870 W. Single Tree Ln., Payson, AZ 85541. We need to change the address for Director, Jade Kaufman, from 311 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541 to our current address: 8870 W. Single Tree Ln., Payson, AZ 85541. /s/ William C. Kaufman, William C. Kaufman; /s/ Jade A. Kaufman, Jade A. Kaufman. SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) I ACCEPT; /s/ Jade A. Kaufman, Jade A. Kaufman. 1/27/2015. (x) I am the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the corporation filing this document. 15721: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/2015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE OCUNTY OF GILA in the Matter of the BILLY D. EWAN, Deceased. No. PB2014-00056 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENN that JACKIE A. DICKERSON has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. 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 the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative as follows: JACKIE A. DICKERSON c/o Black Law Group, 4500 S. Lakeshore Drive, Suite 280, Tempe, AZ 85282. Dated this 6th day of March, 2015, Black Law Group, By: /s/ Clare Black, Clare Black. 15722: 3/13, 3/17, 3/20/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: SLOVAK LLC File No. L-19723090 II. The address of the known place of business is: 501 W. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Justin Novak, 501 W. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541. (A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Justin Novak, (x) manager, 501 W. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541.

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Payson Roundup SPORTS Friday, March 13, 2015

LOCATION! Golfers keep rolling at home NEW 715 S. Beeline Hwy. It’s been five years since Payson High’s golf team lost a nine-hole match at home. And the Longhorns continued their mastery of Chaparral Pines by shooting 167 to beat Lakeside Blue Ridge (173), Show Low (180) and Snowflake (181) on March 6. Blue Ridge’s Cody Goza was a medalist, while Dean Harpe led the Longhorns with a 3-over-par 38, followed by Mitchell McGuire (42), Ben Myer (43), Clayton White (44) and Mason Ridley (45). Only the top four of the five scores for each team count. Although they finished six shots in front of the next-closest team, the Longhorns weren’t happy with their score. And the No. 7 hole was the biggest reason, costing them 10 strokes. The Longhorns followed that performance up with a 153 at Snowflake Golf Course to beat the host Lobos (154), Show Low (168) and Blue Ridge (171). “As nice as it is to win at home, it feels even better to go

to someone’s else’s home course and come home with a big W,” said Payson coach Denny Morse. Harpe led the way with a 2-under-par 34, highlighted by an unheard of 385-yard drive on the 500-yard par-5 No. 6 hole. “Dean’s drive was three yards longer than the longest drive amongst the pros in last week’s Doral Open,” Morse said. McGuire shot 39, White 40, Myer 40 and Ridley 41. On the JV level, Hunter Harrison led Payson with a 42 in his first competitive match of the year. Newcomer Carden Wood shot 45 and Jordan Jones and Matthew Myer followed with 53s. Tyler Heskett rounded out the JV team. The Longhorns return to Snowflake next week and Morse said he’s proud that, even though Payson is in the middle of its two-week spring break, the players have “made big sacrifices in order to be ready for that match.”

Depth powers boys track team

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Spencer Herrera (left) ran on two relays that finished in the top four, as did Trevor Clawson (right), who had a huge day in the season-opening meet. by

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If Payson’s boys track and field team is going to challenge for a Division 3 state championship this season as coach Jonathan Ball believes is possible, depth will be a key reason. And that depth was on display in the season-opening Desert Classic Invitational at Queen Creek High on March 6. When two of the Longhorns’ top athletes were pulled early with injuries, Bowen Sweeney and Spencer Herrera stepped in to take their place in a pair of relays, helping both to top-four finishes. The Longhorns finished 10th with 34 points. “I thought we had a good meet,” Ball said. But it would have been a higher finish had defending D3 100-meter state champion Wyatt Chapman not suffered a hamstring strain that knocked him out of the 100 finals, the 200 and the 4x100. Chapman finished third in the 100 prelims in 11.30 despite pulling up and running the final 40 meters with the sore hamstring. “We’re probably going to hold him out a few weeks,” Ball said. Braden Hancock had to sit out the 4x400 after injuring a foot in placing ninth (36-7) in the triple jump but he’s expected to be ready to go in Saturday’s Husky Invitational at Scottsdale Horizon. He tied for 12th (18-11) in the long jump. So Sweeney filled in for him in the 4x400 and a great final leg by Trevor Clawson powered PHS to second place as the senior passed two runners in a 3:36.07 showing that was just 2.15 seconds behind Basha (3:33.92). Herrera and Matt Davis also ran in that relay. Clawson led the way for Payson on the day, finishing second in the 400 in 51.19, third in the 200 in 23.44 and teaming with Chaz Davis, Sweeney and Herrera, who replaced Chapman, in the fourthplace (44.82) 4x100. “Trevor was really good,” Ball said. “This early in the season running 51.19 is very impressive, and then to come back and run the 200 so well was great. Then, what he did in the 4x400 was incredible, he ran a spectacular anchor leg.” Ball liked what he saw from both relays. “Our 4x100 team was pretty impressive, we didn’t run Wyatt and we still came out with the No. 1 time in the state in D3,” he said. “It shows our depth.”

The coach said Herrera and Sweeney didn’t have much time to prepare to fill in. “We ran one practice run with Spencer in the 4x100 and he’s such a big-time athlete that our time was so fast for this time of year,” Ball said. “We didn’t run times like that until right before state last year. “And Bowen didn’t realize he was running the 4x400 until about an hour before and he went out there and ran a real good leg for us. Those kids are ready for anything.” Gerardo Moceri finished fourth in the 1,600 in 4:50.48. “Gerardo was great,” Ball said. “I’m very excited about where he could be by the end of the season.” Herrera placed seventh in the 400 (52.87). Brigham Flake finished tied for ninth (9-6) in the pole vault. Queen Creek won the boys meet with 90 points. GIRLS

Rachel Knauer led the girls to 17 points, which tied Higley for 10th place. She placed fourth in both the 200 (27.12) and 400 (1:03.67) and ran with Delaynee Bowman, Shay England and Abby Greenleaf in the 4x400, which placed seventh (4:32.18), and with Bowman, England and Emma Creighton in the 4x100, which placed ninth (55.64). “Those two fourth-place performances by Rachel were pretty awesome,” Ball said. “That’s her personal best in the 200, which is very encouraging this early in the season.” Greenleaf also finished fifth in the 1,600 (5:59.66) and ran with Kamryn North, Mckyla McCrary and Kyra Ball on the 4x800, which finished eighth (11:29.01). “Abby was really solid,” coach Ball said. “To go below six minutes this early, that’s a pretty good meet.” Queen Creek won the girls meet with 123 points. Basha (90.5) finished second.

Announcements Youth and high school soccer

Today is the deadline to register for Payson’s Youth and High School Soccer Leagues, which are open to pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade boys and girls and students in grades nine12, respectively. The $30 fee includes a jersey. Register at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office. Call (928) 474-5242 ext. 7 for more information. Baseball Camp March 19

The Future Longhorn Baseball Camp scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on March 19 is open to boys and girls in the third-eighth grades. The $25 fee includes a T-shirt and lunch. Payson High players and coaches provide instruction. Register at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office. Call (928) 474-5242 ext. 7 for more information.

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Dean Harpe chips onto the green at Chaparral Pines as the Longhorns kept their home winning streak alive on March 6.

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