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Payson’s It’s an EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Schools rated wishing on budget star by

Michele Nelson

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Compared to similar districts statewide, Payson spends more on teachers and gets better test results — despite having larger class sizes, according to this year’s Arizona Auditor General’s report.

Payson students get higher test scores than a group of “peer” districts of similar size and demographics — but still come in just slightly below the state average, according to the report.

The results look especially good for the Payson School District given its higher-than-average poverty rate and a class size that’s also slightly higher than the state average and a full 16 percent larger than the group of “peer” districts.

Each year, the Arizona Auditor General analyzes how Arizona schools compare to both schools nationally, statewide and to other, similar schools in the state.

The latest report will likely stoke the argument about whether schools should shift more resources into the “classroom” spending categories. Gov. Doug Ducey has focused much of his attention on finding ways to force districts to shift budget money into the classroom, with proposals to cut spending for schools that don’t devote enough money to the classroom categories.

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Alexis Bechman

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Payson’s mile-long wish list for public improvements far outweighs the town’s budget.

Last week, the council received proposed improvements from town departments as it grapples with next fiscal year’s budget.

The various departments asked for more than $20 million in projects and $3.8 million in new equipment, including $18 million, for the C.C. Cragin project, which should deliver water to Payson by 2017 or ’18.

The council will probably approve only a fraction of the requests as it continues to take a cautious position on spending.

The 2008 recession not Payson town departments have only caused asked for some $24 million in layoffs, but capital improvement projects, e l i m i n a t e d including $18 million for the most major C.C. Cragin pipeline project. capital projects to cope with the drop in tax revenue.

This year, the town budgeted a $441,000 general fund ending balance, but wound up with just $271,000 after buying out the contract of former town manager Debra Galbraith.

Finance Manager Hope Cribb said the town covered the buyout with budget savings from the police department. Without those savings, however, “we would be in a very challenging position,” she said.

But the town cannot continue to rely on those savings to cover unexpected costs, with the town recruiting more officers and dispatchers, she said.

Vice Mayor Michael Hughes said despite recent improvements, the town can’t afford to increase spending on capital projects.

He said the town must take care of the employees, including merit pay and inflation pay increases.

Cribb then presented the top requests from each department.

Almost everyone wanted new vehicles to replace cars increasingly patched and repaired.

The fire department wants $2.8 million for a new utility truck, water tender, staff vehicles, ladder truck and engine.

Fire Chief David Staub said he hopes the town can buy the equipment over the next few years.

For instance, the department can survive without a

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Children of all ages converged on Rumsey Park for Payson’s 17th Annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday morning.

The event put on by the Kiwanis Club and co-sponsored by the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, featured six Egg Scrambles based on age, with candy-stuffed plastic Easter eggs scattered on the outfield grass at Rumsey Park Softball Field No. 2 for kids to pick up in a race against the clock.

“The little ones go out there and grab as many as they can,” said Payson Special Event Coordinator Kaprice Bachtell. “What’s nice is if a little one doesn’t get one or only gets a couple, they have extras that they give them on the way out.”

Bachtell said it’s a popular event each year.

“It’s always a great turnout,” she said. “People love this event. It brings the community together to celebrate Easter weekend. A lot of people invited their family and friends up from the Valley and surrounding areas.”

Volunteers make the Eggstravaganza possible and Bachtell praised the work the Kiwanis does in making the event a success.

“The Kiwanis do a great job of putting this event on,” she said.

The cool morning gave way to a perfect day for an egg hunt.

“It was beautiful today,” Bachtell said.

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County shells out for court guards by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Armed guards have provided security at the Gila County courthouse in Payson for the past six months. That service will continue for another year at a cost of about $83,000.

The cramped quarters at the Payson courthouse don’t allow for less invasive security measures like X-ray or magnetometer machines. So, the county hired armed guards to provide the security. The guards use metal detectors to screen people and also check purse contents and packages brought in by the public.

The county used Blackstone Security Services, Inc., on a sixmonth trial basis in Payson (the

company also provides the security for the county courthouse in Globe).

“The security services provided

by Blackstone Security Services, Inc. at the Payson Courthouse has worked out well. Staff wishes to procure their services for an additional year,” Jeff Hessenius, director of finances for the county, reported to the board of supervisors at its March 15 meeting.

The $83,000 contract, runs from April 2, 2016 through April 1, 2017 and provides for guards from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., not counting about 10 county holidays.

The Gila County Board of Supervisors unanimously approv­ ed the contract.

Payson borrows another $11 million for pipeline by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona announced in a press release that it has closed its fourth loan with the Town of Payson for $11 million to help complete the C.C. Cragin pipeline project.

WIFA is a statewide agency with the purpose of protecting public health and environmental quality with loans for drinking water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure projects.

This most recent loan to Payson brings the total the town has borrowed from WIFA to $36.4 million. WIFA said $6 million of those loans are in forgivable principal, however.

WIFA expects the town to request one more loan to complete the project next year.

In a press release, WIFA said

the C.C. Cragin project is critical to augment water supplies pumped from groundwater reserves.

Payson will use the C.C. Cragin water, generated from surface runoff made up of melted snow and rain, to reinvigorate the groundwater table.

“After evaluating Payson’s financial situation and its ability to afford this loan, WIFA’s Board of Directors approved $1 million in forgivable principal to offset the costs, as well as a 30-year loan term, in alignment with WIFA’s vision of guiding its resources to communities with the greatest need, while striving to make important infrastructure projects more affordable to utilities and their ratepayers,” wrote WIFA representatives in the press release.

The agency has loaned $2 billion Peter Aleshire/Roundup over the last 25 years to Arizona Payson has taken out another $11 million loan from the state to help pay for the communities.

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If you are looking for a way to support several local nonprofit groups, consider donating on April 5 during Arizona Gives Day. Since 2013, the one-day event has raised $4.5 million for organizations bettering the communities they work in.

This year, the Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, LLC., Humane Society of Central Arizona and Payson Community Kids, Inc. are all participating in Arizona Gives Day. To donate, visit www.azgives. org on April 5. You can also schedule your donation in advance by visiting the site at

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The fundraising drive lets participating nonprofits raise awareness about their work, source new donors and win prize money to supplement individual donations.

Last year, Arizona nonprofits raised $2 million through 17,260 donors. The average donation was $86.

Just $1 from each Arizona resident would yield $6 million.

Participating nonprofits include large and small organizations working in arts and culture, children and youth, community development, health services, animal welfare and more.

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“Arizona Gives Day is on pace to have more than 800 nonprofits participating statewide, which is a 28 percent increase over last year,” said Kristen Merrifield, CEO of the Alliance. “We also saw a 25 percent increase in the number of donors last year.

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Payson to a group of schools that included districts with enrollments from 2,000 to 19,999 students. For example, Safford is in PUSD’s peer group.

In its peer group, PUSD students performed better than average in all academic areas — math, English, language arts and science.

The better academic results were despite a higher than average number of students per teacher at 19.3 versus a peer average of 16.7 and a state average of 18.6.

Payson’s average $46,115 teacher salary, on the other hand, was higher than the state and peer average. The state

The town is still paying down the debt on a purchase of a fire engine several years ago, making another $125,300 payment this year.

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The number of years experience for PUSD teachers is higher, too. Only 10 percent of the teachers at PUSD are in their first three years of teaching. Peer school districts had 18

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The latest report shows a continued decline in the percentage of the budget going into those categories.

In fiscal 2015, the percentage hit 53.6 percent — compared to about 60 percent nationally.

Schools in Arizona have about $3,100 less per student than school districts nationally, following the biggest cuts in education nationally during the recession.

The percentage of money spent in the classroom categories has declined steadily, hitting a high of 58.6 percent in 2003-04 before the onset of the recession.

Arizona schools generally spend less on teachers and have larger class sizes than schools nationally, according to the report — but lower per-student administrative costs as well.

On the other hand, Arizona schools generally have higher costs for transportation and facilities.

Payson mirrors that trend, with a higher than average percentage of its budget going for transportation and plant operations.

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percent new teachers, while the state had 20 percent.

The AG said that since 2004, most school districts in Arizona have spent less in classrooms than districts in other states, while at the same time districts have spent more on their operational areas.

The AG also said that with districts spending an average of 53.6 percent on instruction in 2015, that is the lowest percentage of classroom dollars spent since the AG started monitoring school districts in 2001.

A big challenge, the Arizona Legislature has not restored the funding it slashed from the state’s schools during the recession.

Overall, PUSD ranked fifth out of the 18 districts in its peer group for classroom spending at 53.9 percent.

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department wants $85,000 just to put a new truck bed on its truck used to patch the streets.

Town Manager LaRon Garrett said the truck bed will hold slurry for patching potholes and other equipment.

For improvements, staff is asking for new carpet in town hall (something they have requested for years), as well as new carpet in the library and town attorney’s office. The PPD would like $42,400 worth of new Tasers for officers; parks would like to refurbish the playgrounds at Rumsey Park and the library would like to repair the brick walkway and fire sprinkler system.

Police Chief Don Engler said police would like a $212,000 building addition and $92,000 for a storage buildings, adding more room for storage of DNA and records.

The wish list for improving Main Street includes $10 million in projects to complete the American Gulch linear park.

The town would likely need to pass a bond to fund the project, which could require a 50 percent approval from nearby property owners to pass the petition.

Parks would like money for new restrooms at Rumsey Park, basketball courts and maintenance buildings at Rumsey and Green Valley parks.

On streets, the town has $500,000 to continue street maintenance thanks to a county transportation tax.

And construction could start soon on widening Manzanita Street from Big Lots to Malibu Street. The town approved that project last year and it should go out to bid in the coming weeks, Garrett said.

On East Bonita Street, efforts to improve that street are going forward. The Arizona Department of Transportation would pay for that project, Garrett said.

The council will decide what projects and improvements make it on to the final budget in the coming months.

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Clothing distribution

Kaitie’s Closet is a non profit 501(c) (3) organization that collects children’s clothes for distribution free to those in need.

Anyone in Rim Country in need of children’s clothes, for those in pre-K through12th grades is welcome.

The next Kaitie’s Closet’s distribution is from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 30 at Rim Country Middle School, 304 S. Meadow.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering, please call any of the numbers above. We are in need of volunteers to sort tag and fold, stock shelves, and volunteers to help with set-up on distribution days.

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The Central Arizona Board of REALTORS® is now accepting applications from Payson High School seniors for two $2,500 scholarships. The deadline for application submission is April 1.

The scholarship winners are determined by the CABR Scholarship Committee based on academic achievement, community service and career objectives.

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• Italian Buffet $10: March 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant.

• Hunks Male Revue on Tour — The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out: Friday, April 15, preferred seating $40 advance, $50 day of; general admission $25 advance, $30 day of.

Get tickets online at www.777play.com/events or at the cashier’s cage or call 800-777-PLAY. • Hogs Gone Outdooring March 7-May 8: Grand Prize Drawings for $6,000 Hunter’s Dream Gift Card May 5, Mahindra XTV 1000s May 6, Boat & Trailer May 7, Second Chance Cash Drawings May 8 from 3 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. The more you play, the more entries you earn.

ReStore sale April’s First Friday – April 1 - will be full of fun and savings at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 425 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson.The ReStore is next to ACE Hardware.

For a donation pick-up visit the website at www.paysonhabitat.org or call (928) 4744247. Purchases made at the ReStore support the Payson Area Habitat for Humanity build homes and hope in Rim Country.

Time Out Thrift anniversary Time Out is celebrating its first anniversary at its new location.

Time Out supports our local domestic violence shelter, and Rim residents can help

by shopping, donating or volunteering.

The anniversary celebration is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 1 with food, prizes and “First Friday” discounts throughout the store.

The thrift shop is located at 244 E Highway 260 in the Bashas’ Center and next to Payson Jewelers.

Banner High Country Senior travel plans The Banner High Country Seniors have a Tucson trip planned in early May to see the Old Tucson Studios and DeGarzia Gallery, with an overnight stay at Casino del Sol Resort.

The deadline to register, with full payment is April 1. Call (928) 472-9290 or AZ Trails Travel, 1-888-799-4284 for details.

PHS agriculture students selling garden gold Students in the Payson High School agriculture program are selling garden compost to raise funds to attend state and national competitions.

There is a limited amount available, so it will only be sold on a few occasions or until the supply is gone. Get a 60-pound bag for $5, buy five bags and get one free.

The next sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 2. The students are also selling the compost for $50 for a tractor bucket-load, however, 48 hours notice is needed for tractor loading.

For other available times, contact David Rutherford, instructor for the program and

the school’s FFA advisor, at (360) 339-2305 or david.rutherford@paysonschools.com.

Garden classes

The Payson Community Garden hosts gardening classes at 9 a.m., Saturdays through May 7 at the Nazarene Church, 300 E. Tyler, Payson (or the garden as temperatures warm).

Saturday, April 2, Glen McCombs, owner of Plant Fair Nursery, will teach the Community Garden’s one mandatory class on irrigation using water wise gardening.

A few plots remain for rent at the Payson Community Garden. The cost is $60 each and includes water, soil and manure.

To learn more, including renting a plot, visit the Payson Community Garden website: www.paysoncommunitygardenaz.com.

Lioness Club plans Enchanted April

The payson Lioness Club will have an afternoon tea and fashion show from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 2 at the United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. Seating is limited, the cost is $15 per person and proceeds benefit the group’s scholarship fund and area charities. Call (928) 468-1185 or (928) 474-9520 for details.

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in a truly original show at the Payson High School Auditorium in Payson at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, April 3.

Stringfever includes brothers Giles, Ralph and Neal Broadbent and their cousin, Graham. Stringfever’s show has some of the most creative techniques audiences will see being played on instruments.

Single tickets are $25 and are available at the door. Children and students under age 18 are admitted at no charge when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

For more information visit the association website at www.tccarim.org or call (928) 478-4363 or (928) 472-2423.

Scholastic Book Fair

The Rim Country Middle School has a Scholastic Book Fair scheduled from Monday, April 4 through Friday, April 8 in the school’s library.

The fair hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the event is open to the public.

Visit RCMS website for more details: http://www.edline.net/pages/Rim_Country_ Middle_School

Color Time begins April 5

A new program of coloring fun is beginning Tuesday, April 5.

Come and relieve your stress and enjoy conversation as you join in coloring your books with pens or pencils. Adults can bring their children to color as well.

Meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street (behind Ace Hardware) every Tuesday. The program is free.

For information call Sally Harvey (480) 213-8472 or Joyce Kennedy (928) 978-1884.

Fashion show contest

From Head to Toe Essentials is sponsoring a fashion show contest in April.

Registration is due by April 5 and there is a $10 entry fee per category.

The categories in competition include: handmade outfit; recycled; head to toe outfit; repurposed item; repurposed furniture; restyled hat; lawn art. Prizes will be awarded to first place in each category and the No. 1 overall entry.

To get details about category requirements, stop by Head to Toe Essentials, 904 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson or call (928) 474-0700.

The show will be Saturday, April 23.

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Compost sale from PHS students: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., PHS ag building, W. Wade Lane

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Wednesday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

• Free children’s clothes, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Rim Country Middle School

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• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

• 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

• Compost sale from PHS students: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., PHS ag building, W. Wade Lane • Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Payson Community Garden class: 9 a.m., water wise gardening, Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway • Lioness Club Enchanted April tea and fashion show, 3 p.m., United Methodist Church, $15 per person

April 3 • TCCA presents Stringfever: 2:30 p.m., Payson High auditorium, single tickets, if available, $25 at door April 4-8 • Scholastic Book Fair: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rim Country Middle School Library, open to the public April 5 • Color away stress: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy, free

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• March 30, 1867: U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward signs a treaty with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7 million. The deal was ridiculed in Congress and in the press as “Seward’s folly,” “Seward’s icebox,” and President Andrew Johnson’s “polar bear garden.”

• March 29, 1951: In one of the most sensational trials in American history, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are convicted of espionage for their role in passing atomic secrets to the Soviets.

They were executed in 1953.

• March 28, 1979: The worst nuclear accident in U.S. history takes place at the Three Mile Island plant in Pennsylvania. Due to technical malfunctions and human error, the reactor came within an hour of a complete meltdown.

• March 27, 1997: In Australia, Governor-General William Deane signed a bill to overturn a 1996 Northern Territory act to legalize assisted suicides. The 1996 act was the first in the world to permit assisted suicides.

Firefighters throughout Rim Country are already bracing for a dangerous fire season — with the El Niño conditions delivering a merely normal amount of snow and rain this winter.

After a decade of intermittent drought, we’d prayed the rain would continue on through the spring. Granted, we could get some rain today — and the National Weather Service still holds out hope for a wet April.

But with the Salt and Verde rivers now running at about half normal, we could find that the rains of January and February will serve only to grow enough grass to make the fire danger acute in the hot, dry months of May and June — as we wait for the monsoons.

Fire officials from all over the county met last week to discuss plans for the fire season with the U.S. Forest Service. Already in March, half a dozen fires have rattled fire crews — including one near the Pine Trailhead, another near Gisela and a half-acre fire west of Tonto Village — started by an abandoned campfire.

We’re delighted that the fire departments in the region continue to plan and cooperate and sound the warning. Many agencies have taken essential action.

The Payson Ranger District has done the most — by reeling in some $50 million in federal grants in the past decade to clear a roughly 50,000-acre buffer zone to protect almost every single Rim Country community.

Gila County has provided giant water storage bladders to help fire crews and hosted vital coordinating sessions for fire departments.

The Pine-Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee has accomplished wonders in raising money for brush pickup and creating trails that can double as firebreaks — although they’re struggling to survive in the face of a problem so vast and persistent it will likely overwhelm volunteer efforts.

The Payson Fire Department has launched a program to warn homeowners if their overgrown lots pose a danger to themselves and their neighbors.

The Pine-Strawberry Fire Department and the Gila County Sheriff’s Posse have developed an innovative program to make sure campers understand the fire danger.

Many homeowners associations have tackled the task of educating homeowners about Firewise clearing and helped raise money for brush pickup.

None of it’s enough.

Payson, Star Valley and Gila County still stubbornly, foolishly, irresponsibly refuse to adopt adequate building codes to reduce the chance a rain of embers from an approaching wildfire will lay waste to everything we treasure here.

Moreover, none of those three government entities has done nearly enough to assist Firewise efforts in their communities.

Finally, the U.S. Forest Service has not done enough to advance the Four Forest Restoration Initiative or other thinning programs — the only long-term, largescale effort likely to avert disaster.

We’d hoped a wet El Niño winter would buy us a year, by producing a low-risk fire season this year. But it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen.

And that only underscores the irresponsible refusal of Payson, Star Valley and Gila County to take comprehensive action.

Classroom spending Gov. Doug Ducey and others insist schools have enough money — they’re just spending it in the wrong places. If they would just put money into the classroom instead of into all those unimportant “extras,” we’d be fine.

Well, we’re not so sure the latest Auditor General’s report carefully distinguishing between “classroom” spending and things like student support services, transportation, facilities and other categories bears out the theory.

Certainly, we agree the interactions between students and teachers in the classroom remains at the heart of education. But those teachers need a building to work in, sufficient textbooks and technology and the support of administrators, counselors and curriculum specialists.

Critics say the slow decrease in the percentage of the budget going into the classroom signals a big problem.

Well, they may have a point lurking in the fine print. But we’d make a different point after reading the report.

Suppose Arizona boosted school spending by $3,000 per student — making us merely average nationally. In an elementary school classroom, this would generate an extra $90,000. With that, you could reduce class size from 30 to 15, put a reading specialist in every room, raise teacher salaries and dramatically reduce teacher turnover.

Do you think that would raise scores?

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‘Military budgets are welfare for rich’ Editor: Like a recent letter writer I too agree that the world has become an increasingly dangerous place and we need a strong military to keep terrorists away. What I don’t agree with is how we pay for the military.

Suppliers charge the military thousands of dollars for a few screwdrivers. The Pentagon casually mentions how they misplaced a billion (or was it a trillion?) dollars. Had no idea where it went. Outfits like Blackwater charge the Army $150 a meal, whereas in the past the army paid pennies for each meal. Their budget goes up every year and the quality goes down. They constantly cut the soldiers’ pay, benefits and medical care.

Why? How does this happen? I remember when the newspapers (before they were all owned by a few conglomerates) reported how much waste and fraud there was in the military. When soldiers got a bonus for re-upping. When a plane didn’t cost $20 million.

How you too can get in on these rip offs — just donate a quarter million or so to your favorite congressman. Then you too can get on the supplier list and rip off the taxpayers too.

As Eisenhower put it: “The military budgets are welfare for rich.” Why should our military budget equal the budgets of the rest of the world put together? Do we get value for the dollar? No, but the rich want this gravy.

Leon Chamberlain

Why did they let injured player keep pitching?

Editor: I begin this letter by first admitting I only know what I read in the paper. When Mr. Morris wrote about the heroics of Arissa Paulson trying to win her school a state championship I was struck by either the incompetence of Mr. Morris as a writer, the irresponsibility of Ms. Paulson’s softball coach, or the courage of Ms. Paulson.

From the article, I could not tell which was true.

According to the article Ms. Paulson will not be able to pitch this year because of the injury to her arm and may not be able to have a college softball career. Without a doubt the young lady showed tremendous courage for her team, but why was she allowed to do so? Where was the coach? The athletic director? The principal? Why was she allowed to risk so much of her future?

Now maybe the injury was the type that couldn’t get worse and the decision to gut it out was up to the athlete?

If so, good for her! But this is where the incompetence of the writer comes in. Did you tell us that? Or did you let us believe that she was allowed to play with an injury that cost her a senior year and maybe more?

I sure hope not.

John Ory

Re: Unpopular subdivisions Editor: Your front page article about two “unpopular subdivisions” being approved by Payson Town Council tells me you don’t have a lot of local news to report. The two subdivisions, with a total of 26 lots, were approved by the Town Council on consent agenda with no discussion or objections. They will be developed in accordance with the existing zoning, which has been in place for many years.

During the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for these subdivisions, concerns were expressed by neighbors who will be most impacted by the proposed developments. Generally, they were the same concerns

for both projects: traffic, drainage, noise, density, wildlife habitat, and obstruction of views. There is no question that some of these concerns are impacted with new development, even if it’s just a single family home on the neighboring lot. Fortunately, property rights still allow property owners to develop private property to its highest and best use.

I have assisted developers through the subdivision process in Payson since 1985. Some, but not all, of these projects included Alpine Village, Rim View Heights, Woodland Meadows, Woodhill, Chaparral Pines, the Rim Golf Club, Forest Edge, Forest Ridge, Boulder Creek, Siena Creek, Chaparral Highlands, and San Gianni Hills.

I don’t believe anyone can argue that these developments have been detrimental to neighborhood property values or the quality of life we enjoy in Payson.

Since some or all of the same concerns were expressed for these developments, however, these subdivisions would also have to be labeled “unpopular.”

If the expression of concerns during the development process defines an “unpopular” subdivision, I can’t remember ever being involved with a “popular” one.

Ralph Bossert, P.E., R.L.S.

Don’t educate illegal alien children Editor: When people talk about getting tax dollars for education, they always leave out one important part. Arizona spends just over $1 billion to educate the children of illegal aliens.

Many of those same people who turn a blind eye, are the same ones asking us, the taxpayer, to foot the bill.

Nonsense. If that billion dollars was used to educate the citizens of Arizona’s children, that money would go a long ways to meet the increase they are asking for.

Our children should come first.

Del Owens

Thanks for all the help Editor: The Animal Welfare Thrift Shop would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers and supporters who helped make our Third Annual Frugal Formal a great success. We raised $3,886 to help animals in need in our community!

Thank you Joe Anglim from the “Survivor” television show for joining us, and for bringing along five other “Survivor” alumni!

Thank you to the following for contributing goods and/ or services for the event: Dawn Ahern, Pizza Hut, Fudge Factory, Miss Fitz 260 Cafe, Diamond Point Shadows, Dead Mule Ranch, The Cabins at Strawberry Hill, Payson Jewelers, Cash for Gold & Silver, Chaparral Pines, The Buffalo Bar & Grill, Payson Golf Course, Susie’s Q Barbecue, Pizza Factory, Macky’s, Sawmill Theatres, Mike’s Fish & Chips, The Pour House, Subway, Chili’s, Amber Crain, Oasis Christian Books & Gifts, Back to Basics, El Rancho, Quality Plus Business Products, Payson Tire & Automotive, Home Depot, Star Valley Veterinary Clinic, Payson Pet Care, Western Village, Myra’s Art Gallery, and Toad’s Farm.

Thanks for cash donations from Roger Beckett, Jr., Chris Johnson, Pam McNab, Alpine County Urologic Assoc., Sue Bobek and Kathi Simpson.

Thanks to Plum Krazy for the great tunes, and to Belle’s Bar for hosting the event!

Penny McKinlock

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Payson pools resources for legal help by

Alexis Bechman

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In a move that should make it easier for the town to get legal help, the council recently approved an agreement that lets it pool resources with other cities and towns.

The town can now draft agreements with any other public body for legal help should the occasion arise.

Town Attorney Hector Figueroa explained this could be because of a conflict of interest or if the town needed some extra legal help on an issue.

For example, Figueroa said he is not well

versed in bonds and if the town decided to float a bond, they could call on another town for help with the legalities.

Legal services would be offered on a limited basis and the two public entities would come to an agreement on employee compensation, which could be legal reciprocity.

Besides Payson working with other towns for legal help, such as Flagstaff, Sedona or Star Valley, other public entities, like fire districts, could call on the town for legal help.

Each agreement would require a separate IGA, which the town council would have to

approve.

Figueroa said Sedona and Flagstaff recently completed a legal IGA. Figueroa recently completed his first year as town attorney. On March 17, the town removed Figueroa from probation and gave him a merit increase.

The town council said Figueroa has done an amazing job on some complex issues unique to the town.

Figueroa said moving to Payson was the best decision he and his wife ever made. He said it was an honor to serve the council and community.

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Diamondbacks grant will improve park by

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The town recently unveiled what improvements the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation will complete at Rumsey Park later this year.

Thanks to the Payson Little League, the Diamondbacks

selected the town as the winner of this year’s Build A Field program.

Payson Little League president Barbara Rasmussen sent in the grant application that won. It was the league’s fourth attempt for the grant.

Both the east and west softball/baseball fields at Rumsey

Park will get upgrades, which include new infield material — the same material used by the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in the Valley; backstop screens; double-sided scoreboards; portable pitcher’s mound and portable home run fencing.

Since 2000, the Diamondbacks Foundation has built or refur-

bished 34 fields around the state, totaling more than $10 million.

On March 17, the town council approved a memorandum of understanding authorizing the work to begin. There is no upfront cost to the town for the improvements. The town has agreed to maintain the improvements.

Rim Country will enjoy a tuneful April Tonto Concert Association, Friends of Jazz to stage musical shows by

Teresa McQuerrey

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Music is part of the spring scenery in Rim Country this April. The Tonto Community Concert Association continues its 2015-16 season with a performance by Stringfever and the Payson Friends of Jazz and the Community Presbyterian Church feature the jazz group Trace.

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The Payson Friends of Jazz present the group Trace, performing jazz standards at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 10 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

Trace features John Hesterman on guitar and bass, as well as performing the vocals; Sandy Lamont, guitar and vocals; Jay Maynes on keyboards, flugel horn and vocals; and Gerry Reynolds, drums.

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Live On Stage, Inc. and the Tonto Community Concert Association present a performance by Stringfever — four musicians playing five and six-stringed electric violins, viola and cello in a truly original show at the Payson High School Auditorium at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, April 3.

Stringfever will also present an educational outreach program for students in grades K-12, sponsored by the Tonto Community Concert Association, at 10 a.m., Monday, April 4.

Stringfever includes brothers Giles, Ralph and Neal Broadbent and their cousin, Graham.

Stringfever’s show features many creative elements.

The show has a wide range of unique pieces including a version of Ravel’s “Bolero” in which all four will play on one cello simultaneously. Stringfever then challenges the audience in “Name That Tune” as they race through 20 of the best-loved film themes in one breathless arrangement. Their helter-skelter 007-James Bond medley is an absolute killer. And the show ends with Stringfever’s breathtaking signature finale, “The History of Music... in 5 Minutes.”

Single tickets are $25 and are available at the door. Children and students under age 18 are admitted at no charge when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

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Rim Country Congressman Paul Gosar has submitted a request to restore the Secure Rural Schools funding to the House Appropriations Committee.

The request had bi-partisan support.

Locally SRS is called Forest Fees. These funds used to bring in about $1.6 million to Gila County schools.

The purpose?

To make up for the lack of property taxes since much of the land in the county is owned by the Federal Government as National Forest or by the tribes as reservations.

Only 2 percent of the property in Gila County is private, while the federal government owns 58 percent. In comparison, private owners own most of the land in the eastern states. That generates a lot of property taxes for schools and roads.

“Secure Rural School payments provide critical funding to more than 775 rural counties and 4,400 schools throughout the country who are faced with unique challenges at no fault of their own,” said Gosar in the press release.

Forest Fees originally came from 25 percent of the timber harvest revenues.

However, because the Forest Service has cut back on timber harvests by 80 percent, rural schools suffer, said Gosar’s press release.

“Failing to take action and fulfill this long-standing obligation will leave counties and schools across the country without important resources they desperately need to serve their populations,” said Gosar in the release, “…rural counties and schools are once again facing the possibility of significant budget shortfalls, including curtailing law enforcement patrols, releasing prisoners from jail and cutting education budgets.”

The last year rural schools and counties

received Forest Fees, the payments totaled $285 million. Gila County schools in the past have received about $1.5 million annually from the forest fees.

Gosar’s press release also said that these fees were retroactively reauthorized for 2014 and 2015, but have not been continued for 2016 and beyond.

Gosar’s office said that 22 other members of the House have joined him in requesting the reauthorization of Forest Fees, including Dan Benishek, Suzanne Bonamici, Kevin Brady, Jason Chaffetz, Jim Costa, Peter DeFazio, Suzan DelBene, John Garamendi, Paul Gosar, Jared Huffman, Ann Kirkpatrick, Ben Lujan, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Dan Newhouse, Kristi Noem, Steve Pearce, Kurt Schrader, Glenn Thompson, Scott Tipton, Peter Welch and Ryan Zinke.

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Meals are highlight for RCH residents Care facility’s dietary staff takes top honors in A Taste of Rim by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Winning the 2016 A Taste of Rim Country’s Best of the Best award was a treat for Rim Country Health and Retirement’s dining service, but they get an even greater treat every day — bringing smiles to the faces of the residents served at their facility.

Carol Bouley, dining services director, and Adrienne Sussman, executive chef, have 65 years of experience in the food industry between them. Each day they organize menus served at Rim Country Health (RCH) and supervise a staff of 12 workers. Three meals a day, with two choices of entrees, plus three snacks and stocked kitchenettes throughout the facility are prepared every day for 80 or more residents, plus the staff and patients’ family members and visitors.

RCH won the 2016 A Taste of Rim Country’s Best of the Best award serving lobster risotto with fresh asparagus and Parmesan cheese, along with fresh lemon tartlets with raspberries.

Lobster is not something they can give the residents often, but they did make use of the leftovers in an alternate dish following the March 12 event. They had to be careful though, quite a few residents have allergies to shellfish.

Bouley, Sussman and their staff try to do special dishes for the residents when they can.

For instance baked ham and leg of lamb were the entree choices for Easter dinner.

They have to deal with restrictions though — making sure what is prepared meets the individual meal plan developed for each patient and what the vendors have available for them to use.

But no matter what’s on the menu, the two and their staff still get the rewards of those smiles. Everyone on staff at RCH knows for a majority of the residents, the meals are the highlights of their day.

Bouley worked for 30 years as the lead cook and dietary director for a Maine long term care facility. She has been with RCH for three years, first working as its lead cook and now serving as its dietary director.

Sussman has been with RCH for 1-1/2 years. She brings to the job experience at the Arizona Biltmore; in Hawaii; New Mexico; Colorado; Manhattan; and had her own restaurant in Connecticut for 19 years.

She said she was drawn to work with the elderly — and to the restaurant industry in general — to bring people together and make them happy; and with the elderly, make them healthy.

Leaving the hospitality food service industry also provides her with more normal hours, in a manner of speaking.

The dietary staff at RCH starts at 6 a.m.

and works until 8 p.m. every day, though in staggered shifts.

Still the skills she brings to job are utilized at RCH by introducing dishes from her native New England, and experimenting with healthy food alternatives — quinoa, whole grain rice, Greek yogurt, and more.

Some of the herbs she uses are grown in the resident garden at RCH, and she even makes her own curry seasoning.

Sussman loves to experiment, introducing protein through sources other than red meat. She created snacks of peanut butter, chocolate chips, oats, and yogurt that were more palatable to some of the clients who were unable to tolerate traditional red meat dishes.

She also created roasted, drained and seasoned chickpeas, which can be eaten like peanuts.

She has introduced Native American, Hispanic and Indian cuisines into the menus at RCH. The dietary staff is challenged by the health status of patients, said Bouley.

Many clients take medication that affects their palate, and it is important to create dishes that provide enough nourishment to expedite healing and well-being.

“A lot come in and they don’t want to eat and some have to learn how to eat again,” Bouley said.

Upon admission, each client is interviewed for food allergies, menu preferences and ethnic requirements, and the dietary staff designs options to conform to these individual needs.

All meals must conform to state nutritional standards and include specified amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables.

Special dietary restrictions must also be observed (no salt, puree, and other therapeutic diets).

“Letting them pick what they want to eat and trying to serve them what they like gives them back some control in their lives when a lot of that has been taken away due to their declining health,” Bouley said.

The food Bouley, Sussman and their staff serve is part of each patient’s care.

It plays an important part in successful wound care. RCH is known for its wound care services for its patients.

“If someone comes in and they haven’t been eating it has an impact on their mental and physical abilities. Getting them to eat plays a huge role in getting them thinking right and helps some of their medication work better — there is a lot of medication that it is supposed to be taken with food,” Bouley said.

The main goal with the patients at RCH for rehabilitation after a surgery, illness or accident it to get them well enough to go home.

The focus for the long-term care patients is making RCH (and its meals) feel as much like home as possible, Bouley said.

With all the attention they pay to what they serve, hands down, the favorite of a majority of the residents are cheeseburgers, plus the cookouts the dietary staff puts on for them during the summer.

Sweets are another near-universal

Photo courtesy of Library Friends of Payson

Carol Bouley, left, and Adrienne Sussman, right, shared lobster risotto with fresh asparagus and Parmesan cheese, plus lemon tartlets with raspberries at the 2016 A Taste of Rim Country at the Payson Public Library and won Best of the Best from participants who voted for their favorite presentations. favorite among the RCH patients. So, there is always something sweet served with each meal and the staff makes use of fresh fruit as often as it can.

Come summer, fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, squash and cucumbers — grown on RCH grounds in raised beds and planting barrels — will be part of most meals too.

The dietary department staff already make use of fresh herbs grown in nearly a dozen barrels around the complex.

Bouley said the garden is not something new; there has always been one available for the residents the three years she has been on staff. The creation of the garden is a combination effort of the activities and dietary staff.

The great majority of dishes are prepared from scratch every day.

The quality of the food service is topnotch. In 2015, RCH received a perfect score on its Gila County Health Inspection, which scrutinized not only the food quality, but also cleanliness and safety standards executed by the staff.

The learn more about Rim Country Health & Retirement, call 928-474-1120 to arrange an appointment to visit or go online to www.rimcountryhealth.com.

The facility is located at 807 W. Longhorn Road, Payson.

Teresa McQuerrey/Roundup

Rim Country Health and Retirement staff are getting a raised garden ready for residents to plant with tomatoes, squash and cucumbers as part of its activity program. The produce will also be used by the facility’s dietary services staff.

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Five things that make your allergies worse Your sneezes, coughs and sniffles may have started sooner than ever before this year thanks to an early spring allergy season that may wreak havoc on your health. That yellow blanket of pollen outside came quicker and thicker this year because of warmer temps, windier conditions that lifted the pollen from trees and El Niño that created a wet breeding ground for pollen-producing trees and grasses.

That’s why doctors at American Family Care have identified the Top 5 Habits That Make Your Allergies Worse. These habits can also aggravate symptoms if you’ve never had allergies before.

“More and more people come in thinking they have a cold, but in many cases it is an allergy attack, even if they’ve never had allergies before,” says Dr. Jeremy Allen, a board certified family practitioner at American Family Care. Visits by allergy sufferers are increasing at AFC clinics, and many of those patients’ everyday habits are actually making their allergies worse.

Top 5 Ways to Make Your Allergies Worse Drinking Alcohol: An extra glass of wine at dinner could irritate existing allergies. A Danish study found every additional alcoholic drink in a week, increased the risk of seasonal allergies by 3 percent. The researchers suspect the bacteria and yeast in the alcohol produce histamines and cause a stuffy nose or itchy eyes.

Making your bed: Dust mites love to put down roots in bedding and mattresses. AFC physicians say at night, while you sleep, moisture from body sweat helps keep the little critters alive. When you make your bed in the morning, you are tucking in those pesky bugs, so they cannot escape.

Airing out your sheets can make it

harder for allergens and bedbugs to stay alive.

Wearing contact lenses: In some cases, AFC doctors say lenses can trap pollen against the surface of the eye. This can be an even bigger issue for anyone who is already suffering from red, itchy eyes triggered by seasonal allergies.

Eating certain fruits and vegetables: We are raised to think eating our veggies is good for us.

Researchers with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America found proteins in certain foods can cause ragweed sufferers to end up with an itchy mouth. The experts say bananas, melons as well as tomatoes can cause a cross-reaction.

Using the dishwasher: A Swedish study published in the journal Pediatrics found children do not develop as many allergies if they eat off hand-washed dishes rather than plates or bowls cleaned in a dishwasher. Researchers found automatic dishwashers kill so much bacteria children cannot build up an immunity.

“It is always best to get checked out by a physician so you know exactly what kind of condition you are dealing with because a battle with seasonal allergies can last as long as there is exposure,” says Allen.

“People with allergies are more likely to suffer from sinus problems because their nasal and sinus tissues swell as they breathe dust, pollen or smoke.

The average wait time to see a specialist is 20 days. When an allergy attack hits, people want relief right away. That’s why urgent cares are open seven days a week as the go-to solution for allergy care.”

There are all kinds of products available to help you deal with allergies. These include showering before Metro Creative Services photo bed; doing a nasal rinse with saline solution; over the counter allergy Spring is a beautiful time of year — but all that pollen in the air can cause a lot of misery. The El Niño “effect” may have not lived up to all the hype, but it still did a number on vegetation — getting blooms bursting out all over. medications.

Hantavirus case reported in Coconino County Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials announced a confirmed case of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in a Coconino County resident earlier this month. The individual has recovered from the illness.

This is the second confirmed case of HPS this year in Coconino County. The first case was reported in January and resulted in the death of the individual.

It is unknown where the current case contracted the virus. HPS is not limited to one geographic location. It can be present in any area in Northern Arizona where there is rodent activity, even if mice are never seen. HPS is transmitted to people that come into contact with or breathe infected urine, droppings and/or saliva of wild mice, primarily deer mice. Anyone who comes into contact with rodents that carry hantavirus is at risk of HPS. The illness is not spread from person to person.

“It is extremely important that individuals are aware of their surroundings while at home, work

and while recreating. If there is rodent activity, taking appropriate precautions can help protect against HPS,” said Marie Peoples, CCPHSD chief health officer.

Including this case, there have been five confirmed cases of hantavirus reported in Coconino County since January 2006, resulting in two deaths from complications from the illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPS has been reported in 35 states.

The illness starts with fever, headache and muscle aches, and progresses rapidly to severe difficulty in breathing and, in some cases, death.

To prevent HPS, public health officials recommend the following: Proper clean-up methods for areas that may have rodent activity: • Open all door and windows, leave them open for 30 minutes before cleaning.

• Do not stir up dust in the infested area by vacuuming, sweeping, or any other means.

• When rodent droppings or nests are found in and around the home, spray them liberally with a household disinfectant (such as 1 part bleach to 8 parts water) and allow them to soak for at least 15 minutes. Any rodent droppings and rodent nests should be sprayed with a pesticide to kill fleas before disinfecting or disposing the carcasses.

• After disinfecting, wear rubber gloves and clean up the droppings with disposable materials such as paper towels, rags or disposable mop heads.

• Seal all materials, droppings or nests in double plastic bags and dispose of them in the trash.

• Rodent-proof your home: Prevent rodents from entering the home by plugging or sealing all holes and gaps to the outside greater than 1/4-inch in diameter. Use steel wool, thick wire screen, metal flashing or cement to seal holes.

• Eliminate or reduce rodent shelter around the home by removing outdoor junk and clutter, and by moving woodpiles, lumber, hay bales etc., as far

away from the house as possible.

• Do not make food easily available to rodents.

Do not leave pet food in dishes. Dispose of garbage in trash cans with tight-fitting lids.

Certain forms of outdoor recreation, such as camping, can pose a risk for hantavirus exposure.

A few precautions should be taken when camping, including: • Campers should not pitch tents or place sleeping bags in close proximity to rodent nests, burrows, or in areas of heavy rodent activity.

• Before use, properly clean tents and other camping gear that have been stored where rodents may have had access.

• If possible, do not sleep on the bare ground and zip tents closed to keep animals out.

For more information regarding HPS, call the Coconino County Public Health Services District at 928-679-8750, toll-free at 1-877-679-7272 or visit www.coconino.az.gov/health or www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/hps.

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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

Tuesday

PAYSONREPORT

Mostly cloudy, 30% chance of rain

Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com

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Payson Statistics DATE H March 18 75 March 19 77 March 20 76 March 21 77 March 22 67 March 23 64 March 24 69 March 25 72 March 26 72 March 27 73 March 28 66

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, slight chance of AM rain

53/31 Thursday

Mostly sunny

60/35 Friday

Sunny

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March 2016 0.00 March Avg. 2.36

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

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Alexis Bechman

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Precipitation 2016 thru today 4.24 30-year Average through March 6.28

65/36 Saturday

L 33 34 37 35 40 28 30 29 31 30 36

Payson approves $20,000 contract for fireworks show

PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

HIGH

HIGH

MED-HIGH

HIGH

10.3 9.8 9.3 10.2 Dominant pollen: Mulberry-Ash-Poplar High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels.

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

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

Source: pollen.com

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The Payson Town Council last week approved spending $10,000 to help pay for a $20,000 July 4 show, which last year drew 16,000 people to town.

The Northern Gila County Sanitary District will also put up $10,000 to stage the fireworks show.

The town will contract with Fireworks Production of Arizona to put on the show, which it has used for as long as anyone can remember.

Fireworks Production of Arizona said it is the first and only fireworks company for many of the cities and towns in Arizona, going into business some 60 years ago.

Last year was a record-breaker for the company, putting on 62 shows around the state in one day and another 20 shows throughout the week of July 4.

Payson’s $20,000 show, which runs 30 minutes, includes 6,145 aerial effects — this includes 945 individual shells, which spectators recognize as the large, single pops of color that go some 300 feet into the sky. There will also be 34 multiple effect basins, which go 150 feet in the sky and include sparklers and multiple colors.

The grand finale consists of 183 aerial shells, 108 of them 2.5 inches and 75 of them three-inch shells.

The 4th of July is the largest town event and draws thousands from all over the state.

In 2014, a monsoon storm moved in and delayed the start of the show by more than an hour. When the rain finally let up, more than half of the crowd had melted away.

Last year’s show went a lot smoother with clear weather and a show that started on time.

The contract also gives both parties an out in the case of an “Act of God,” which includes fire, accident, strikes or terrorism.

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Jack Robert Koon, 70, of Payson, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Holtville, California on September 7, 1945 to Hallie and Jack Koon Sr. Jack grew up in Brawley, California and was a star football and baseball player at Brawley High School. Following his graduation in 1963, Jack moved to Flagstaff and attended Arizona State College, now known as Northern Arizona University.

He was a proud member of the Sigma Phi Fraternity.

Jack was drafted into the United States Army in 1969 where he served a tour of duty in Viet Nam as a member of the Ranger 101st Airborne. He was awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star with a “V” for bravery in action. He went to work for Golden Eagle Distributing and moved to Holbrook where he worked in sales for the company. Jack was fondly referred to as the “Bud Man.” Payson became Jack’s home in 1988. He met and married the love of his life, Sandee, in 1989.

Jack started working for the Payson Unified School District in the early nineties. His love for the military and patriotism led to him being a regular speaker to students at the Rim Country Middle School and Payson High regarding his experience in Viet Nam. He was highly respected by the students and as a result of his presentations many students would come up to him and say, “Mr. Koon, after listening to you speak I have decided to join the military to serve and protect our country too.”

His love for sports led to his involvement and sponsorship of adult softball teams. He played men’s and coed softball as well as coaching a women’s team.

Jack was very active with the Mogollon Sporting Association and worked tirelessly to raise funds for wildlife conservation and youth athletic programs in the Payson area. Jack was a volunteer in the true sense of the word. He was always offering his help to any organization or individual in need. True to his spirit of service and helping others he was an organ donor. Those who know and love him realize what a gift he has given even in death.

That was how Jack “rolled.” His spirit will live on as a donor, as well as the amazing memories he has given us all.

Jack was loved by his entire family including his wife, Sandee, children Josh (Lori) Koon of Mesa, Jed (Becki) Koon of Holbrook, Michael Fain of Payson, Brandy Fain of Mesa and his sister Ann Graham (Cliff) of Cathedral City, CA. He doted on the Grandchildren, Taylor, Brittnee, Liberty, Stratton, Rainy, Sheridan and Rumor.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Mogollon Sporting Association, P.O. Box 1662, Payson, AZ, 85541. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the Payson High School Auditorium on Saturday, April 2nd at 10 a.m.

Please dress casually. A potluck will follow immediately after the services in the courtyard outside the auditorium.

Joe Day 1941-2016 A Celebration of Joe Day’s Life will be held April 2nd at 1pm at Messinger Funeral Home, Payson. Join

Joe's family and friends as they share memories and honor his life. All are welcome.

Herbert Kenneth (Sonny) Anglemire, 83.

Sonny was reunited with the love of his life Valeta Carol, Friday March 25, 2016.

He was born in Chicago Illinois on August 17, 1932. He later moved to Phoenix, AZ in the early 60’s and so the family began Debbie, Billy, Richard and Dale. In 1972 we packed up and to Payson we came. Sonny and Valeta managed the old Shell Station for years. We worked various jobs building our hospital and several businesses in town.

He later worked at Payson Care Center and then retired from the Town

of Payson Parks and Recreation Department. In 1992 came the surprise he longed for; the letter from his children: Bobby, Linda, Kathy and Kenny had found him, then there were 8.

Sonny is survived by all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and one in the oven!

Thank you God for giving us your very best when you gave us our Daddy!

A picnic will be held in his honor at Rumsey Park, Ramada 3, Sunday April 3 at 1:00 p.m.

Anna L Urioste Randall 1938-2015 Anna L Urioste Randall, 77, Payson, Arizona, passed away from cancer on December 12, 2015, in her home surrounded by family. Anna was born July 12, 1938 to Emilio and Isabella Urioste in Pueblo, Colorado. Anna started her career in the CA banking industry and later went into medical billing when she moved to AZ, the state she ultimately called home in 1982. She found her true passion later in life through child care as a nanny for families, after helping raise her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The love she shared was unending and the values she instilled in those who knew her will never be forgotten. Her lessons on the importance of love, family, honesty, hard work, compassion, understanding, respect, and forgiveness will resonate for generations to come. In 2005 she retired and move to Payson, AZ were she pursued her hobbies and passion for nature. Anna was an avid hiker throughout Payson and completed many annual hikes throughout Arizona; her favorites include the Grand Canyon and Havasupai Falls. Anna was

also an avid reader and botanist, known for the orchids she cared for and admired. Anna was had a strong sense of patriotism and civic duty as an American. She was moved every time the national anthem was sung during sports events and volunteered over 5,000 hours as the Front Office Manager for St. Vincent De Paul’s food bank in Payson between 2006 and 2015. Anna is survived by Frank Randall, her daughters Mona Gomez-Hord & Paula Russell, sisters Marie Winslow and Barbra Madrid, and Brothers Paul and Anthony Urioste. Anna was also blessed with six grandchildren; Frank, Brian, Matthew, Natalie, Andrew and Alex; and three great-grandchildren Katelynn Armas, Kaite Lily Ivy Russell and Sonny Matthew Russell. There will be a memorial celebrating Anna’s life on April 1, 2016; 11:00 a.m. at The St. Vincent de Paul food bank (511 S St Phillips St, Payson, AZ 85541). Should friends desire, please consider making a donation or volunteering time at your local St. Vincent de Paul.

Thomas Wellman Schold 1950-2016 Died peacefully on March 26, 2016

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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ADOT plans to reopen Beeline rest stop by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

After years of waiting, the Mazatzal Rest Area, at the junction of State Routes 188 and 87, will undergo a major rehabilitation project in fiscal year 2020.

Closed in 2009 due to septic problems, the rest stop has sat dormant for so long, the trees are so overgrown that county crews can barely drive through. The rest area has been used a handful of times as a helicopter landing zone following major wrecks on the highway, but otherwise has been neglected.

Currently, $4.1 million has been allocated in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 2016-2020 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.

In fiscal year 2019, $550,000 has been programmed for design to replace the wastewater system and another $3.6 million for construction the following year.

Work would include water/booster pumps, wastewater liners replacement, site paving/

striping, water system enhancement, ensuring the facility is ADA compliant, replacement of composting toilets, performing improvements to structural, mechanical and electrical systems.

“Basically, it’s a complete overhaul, but the building structure will remain,” said Dustin Krugel, ADOT public information officer.

The only other project on the five-year plan affecting northern Gila County is nine miles of shoulder widening on State Route 260 slated for 2019.

The $20 million project, east of Payson from Rim to Gibson roads (mileposts 282306), should be designed in 2017 and constructed in two phases, the first in 2019.

“Widening shoulders on both sides of the roadway will make it easier for motorists to pull their vehicles off the roadway and out of traffic if they break down or need to stop,” Krugel said. “The project also includes pipe and culvert extensions and relocation of roadside culverts, as well as adding guard-

rail at two locations.”

ADOT’s five-year plan does not include widening the final section of State Route 260 to four lanes. That section, just outside of Star Valley, is the last section still two lanes on the way to the Mogollon Rim. If you want to give your input on ADOT’s annual update of projects proposed for the next five years, visit azdot.gov/fiveyearplan.

After the public comment period, which includes a public hearing in Flagstaff on May 20, the State Transportation Board will make its final decision in June about what will be in the updated plan.

Facing growing statewide needs and limited funding, ADOT says it is focused on preserving the existing state highway system, which is valued at more than $20 billion.

Send ADOT feedback through Survey Monkey at surveymonkey.com/r/CJY36HY, email at fiveyearconstructionprogram@ azdot.gov and by calling (855) 712-8530.

The comment period ends at 5 p.m. on May 30.

Today’s tip: Be patient with your garden by

Teresa McQuerrey

Garden classes

roundup staff reporter

I am by no stretch of the imagination a gardener. Still, I like to read about gardening, listen to experts and veterans of the green thumb wars and enjoy seeing things blooming and producing their bounty.

So, the other day I went to one of the Payson Community Garden’s regular classes. It was about planning your garden and planting to get the most out of your space. I was not the only novice there, and some pressed the experts and veterans about when they should start their gardens — i.e. start putting seeds and seedlings in the actual ground.

Frankly, I was a little surprised by the answer — wait until around Mother’s Day. Really? Stuff I have read said usually around April 15 is reasonable.

Anyway, it’s not that you can’t start your garden until then; you just have to be prepared to make the extra effort to protect your plants in the event of a cold snap.

Given the fickle ways of weather, as beautiful as it has been for nearly two months now, temperatures can still take a plunge. One of the experts said here in the Rim Country we have even had frost as late as Memorial Day. Chris Jones with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Gila County Master Gardener Program said first, gardeners must pick a site for their garden.

Jones said home gardens need at least six to eight hours of exposure to sunlight during the growing season.

Once you’ve picked a post, sketch your garden design (traditional linear, square foot method or in the round) and choose the vegetable.

Read the planting instructions to learn how deep to plant the seeds, as well as things like temperature ranges, light, water and growing season.

Jones recommended keeping a garden journal — sketching your plot design in its pages; cataloging the plants you are growing and their requirements; listing the dates when you plant them; noting on the plot sketch (or a fresh one) where they are; and when they should start producing.

Jones recommended visualizing how to maximize the use of

The Payson Community Garden hosts free, public gardening classes at 9 a.m., Saturdays through May 7 at the Nazarene Church, 300 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson.

Saturday, April 2 – Glen McCombs, owner of Plant Fair, will teach the Community Garden’s one mandatory class on water wise irrigation.

your space. This could include intensive gardening producing high yields in minimal space and continuous yields. He said, this is sometimes called “square foot gardening” and it is debatable if it actually reduces the amount of labor involved.

He said using raised beds is a good method. It defines the garden space and makes concentrated soil preparation easier. However while raised beds allow the soil to warm up more quickly and therefore are ready to plant sooner, it also dries out more rapidly, so requires more watering.

“Arizona soils are challenging.

They need to be built up with compost and other organic matter,” Jones said.

Another way to maximize garden space is to go vertical — use a trellis, cage or poles for plants that like to spread out. Among these are tomatoes, peas, squash, beans and cucumbers. He said in addition to maximizing the usable space in the garden, vertical space also eliminates some of the issues of shade and aids in control of some plant disease. However, it creates a dry environment, so watering becomes an issue.

The placement of a vertical garden in a plot can offer added benefits — it can provide shade to cool-weather plants that thrive better with less sunlight.

Roger Kreimeyer, director of the PCG, advised trellis structures, which should be well anchored and sturdy enough to withstand monsoon winds.

Jones said paying attention to the recommended spacing between plants found on the backs of seed packets ensures a good yield.

However, you can alternate dif-

ferent plants in the same area at the same time. For instance, you can put in radishes and beans in a contained space — radishes grow down, beans grow up; radishes are supposed to be planted two inches apart and beans, four inches apart. Jones said add two and four together and divide the sum, six, by two and you can plant both your radishes and beans about three inches apart.

He cautioned against planting some produce together. For instance, plant onions alongside cucumbers and your cucumbers will end up with an onion taste.

Succession planting can also increase the yield of a small garden. Generally, study seed packet information and look at different varieties of the same plant — some will take longer to harvest than others. Put in the early maturing species first, then a week or so later, put in another batch and so on. Space out the harvest times and get more produce from your garden area.

Jones offered a couple of illustrations: • Put in the nightshade family of plants first (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, etc.); next cabbage and its related plants (cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale); legumes (peas and beans, lentils, etc.) go in next; and finally squash and corn (though corn and pumpkins are not recommended for the limited space available in the community garden or in small home plots — however, the PCG does put in a pumpkin patch for everyone to enjoy come fall.

• Start with squash; put in potatoes, corn, cabbage, peas, tomatoes, beans and then root crops.

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Saturday, April 9 – McCombs will teach a class on garden bugs.

Saturday, April 16 – Chris Jones, with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service, will talk about plant diseases.

Saturday, April 23 – Jennifer Wilkerson discusses tomatoes, growing them from seeds and transplants.

Saturday, May 7 – Evelyn Wilkerson will focus on summer crops.

Intercropping can also maximize your space, he said. Things to consider in developing this kind of garden are cool vs. warm weather crops, days to harvest, the root zone, nutrient needs, shade tolerance, pest deterrence.

Examples include planting carrots and radishes together; putting in cool season greens and following with summer crops — squash, tomatoes and peppers — in the same space; onions, lettuce and carrots; beans with summer crops; peas with cole crops (broccoli and cauliflower).

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Churches rise to the occasion for an Easter party Resurrection event a success by

Keith Morris

roundup staff

Kids played games, got their faces painted and watched puppet shows, while adults listened to live music and enjoyed good food and fellowship as a Christian celebration enveloped Rumsey Park on Saturday.

Yes, the annual Resurrection Celebration held in honor of Easter keeps growing.

“It kind of started with Calvary Chapel,” said Calvary Chapel pastor Isaac Bradford, who’s served as the event’s master of ceremonies the past four years.

“It was a small thing at the beginning. It was just an idea to go celebrate the Resurrection and allow people from the town to have something to do. But it’s morphed into more of a celebration of the life of God with all the churches.

“I think they said it’s been 11 years now and I would say it’s grown. One thing that’s been awesome is we have volunteers from seven churches involved this year. And we’ve got more booths and more food this year than we’ve ever had before. So there’s more

participation, which is just amazing.

It’s a blessing to see.”

Bradford said the goal of the event is to have as many local churches as possible get together to celebrate the real meaning of Easter.

“We’re out here celebrating what, to me, is the core belief of Christianity, which is that Christ died and rose again,” Bradford said. “So this is a celebration. Tomorrow’s Easter Sunday and we’re really just celebrating that.

We’re just having a party.”

He said he’s thrilled at how the event continues to bring people together for one purpose.

“If there’s a crowd of people coming out and they’re enjoying the food and they’re enjoying the music and they’re enjoying the games and their kids are having fun, it’s a total success,” Bradford said. “And we get to share with them hopefully the love that God has put in us. If this makes that any more real to them, then that’s what it’s about. So, I would say, it’s 100 percent a success. We’re blown away, I’m totally blessed that this is what it is and how many people are here and how many people really are serving. It’s awesome.”

Photos by Keith Morris/Roundup

Bounce houses, egg slingshots and hula hoop tosses added to the fun in Rumsey Park at the annual Resurrection Celebration.

Long-Range Transportation Plan (2015-2040)

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Thinking Ahead About Transportation

Goals Workshop for _—–Central Arizona Wednesday, April 13, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Bullion Plaza Gym 150 N. Plaza Drive, Miami, AZ 85539 The Arizona Department of Transportation plans 25 years ahead for maintenance and improvement of the state transportation system, and updates its LongRange Plan every five years. The more that Arizona residents and businesses are involved, the better the plan will be. Transportation is important because it is how people move about and how commerce flows.

Our quality of life and our economy depend on it.

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Rewards await on challenging Barnhardt Trail Steep trail offers tour of natural wonders by

Connie Cockrell

roundup hike columnist

Cliff crawling.

Geologic wonders.

Botanical jewels.

Water in the desert.

That’s what’s in store when you hike the Barnhardt Trail.

A smaller-than-usual group of 15 met on March 8 in the Stage parking lot before carpooling down to the Barnhardt Trail turn-off just south of Rye. It was another beautiful day in Arizona with clear skies and puffy clouds as we drove the nearly five-mile bumpy dirt access road to the trailhead, with signs of spring blooming along the road.

We parked next to the sign marking the Barnhardt Trail. There is another trail sign on the north side of the spacious parking area, leading to the Y Bar Trail number 44. Be sure to take the Barnhardt Trail number 43. Already it was warmer than in Payson, but we put light shirts or fleeces in our packs or around our waists. They would be needed later.

We started up the rock-strewn path leading through the canyon and passed through a crooked gate designed to let hikers through and keep cattle out of the Mazatzal National Wilderness Area.

The trail is marked for both hikers and horses and we certainly saw hoof prints on the trail as we scrambled for good footing.

The first part of the trail leads upward through a small woodsy area.

Grassy plots line the left, uphill side of the trail at the beginning making a lovely spot for a picnic.

The right, downhill side, becomes steep and the drop-off a long way down almost as soon as you start the uphill hike.

The steep trail offers impressive views of the Rye Valley framed by the mountain. Stopping to breathe is a regular part of hiking up the Barnhardt Trail. We had our friend, Pete the Geologist, with us to explain what we were looking at during those pauses.

Rare rock chevrons occur along the trail. As I remember Pete saying, the layers of rock were originally several kilometers or more underground where the heat and the pressure made the rock very plastic. As the layers were pushed horizontally by immense tectonic pres-

Photographer Randy Cockrell captured these images along the Barnhardt Trail, off the trailhead in Rye. The trail winds through colorful rock layers (above) including rare features showing how pressure folded the rock while in a semi-molten state miles beneath the surface some 1.5 billion years ago (left). The trail leads to a seasonal stream (right).

sure, they solidified into the fantastic chevrons and whorls, distinctive as fingerprints when exposed to the light and air only after 1.5 billion years.

Massive examples of these dynamic folds called a saddle reef are clearly visible across the canyon from the trail, but small examples outcrop at the trail’s edge. We’re lucky to view such formations visible so clearly in only a few places on the planet. Fortunately, they aren’t too far up the trail, perhaps a mile or mile and a half at GPS 34 5.520N 111 26.070W. Also along the trail are viewpoints

that allow a clear view down to the canyon bottom where a stream flows — at least in the spring. The bottom, like the rest of the canyon, is multi-colored — red rocks that look like jasper.

But the bottom also has large green rock patches and light colored rock patches. We can hear the water gurgling and splashing even high up on the cliff side.

Did I mention cliff crawling earlier?

Yep. We’re high up and on a narrow track. I suspect persons with vertigo might want to skip this hike. But it’s worth it. Along the trek up, trickles of

water seep from the mountain. As it’s on the shady side, the water has created small oases of plants and mosses. One particular patch of plants was identified by one of our group as miner’s lettuce. I looked it up on the Internet when I got

home and from the pictures, it is indeed miner’s lettuce. I suppose we now know we won’t starve while on the trail. The little discs had tiny white flowers in the middle and were quite attractive.

See Barnhardt Trail, page 6B

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Spawning bass deliver weighty Roosevelt Lake tallies The talk among Rim Country was $12,750 for the win. On rim country anglers were the results from the co-angler side, Payson’s fishing report two recent bass fishing tournaown Tom Karavites won with ments. The big winner of the a weight of 21.20 pounds and Bill Luke Bass Days was Chad earned $6,000 for his efforts, Witty, a Phoenix angler who which also included the contingency bonus for the biggest won a total of $14,028 for catching the largest overall bass of bass caught by a co-angler. the weekend on Lake Pleasant.

Second place on the Pro side Rim Country was well reprewas Johnny Johnson from sented again this year at the Show Low who earned James Bill Luke Bass Days with more a total of $7,000 Goughnour than 40 in the group. Several and co-angler Spencer of our local anglers took home Herrera of Payson the hourly prizes while the big winner was Luke Plante who won $1,000 for the finished second and took home just seventh largest bass. Congratulations under $3,000 for his to Bill Luke, Tournament Director work. The biggest Don McDowell and everyone from Rim bass caught by a Country who helped make this a great pro was a monster tournament, well done.

10.61-pound largemouth The other big tournament was the caught by Jon Griffith of Wild West Bass Trail tournament on Phoenix. A huge thanks to all of Roosevelt Lake. The winner on the Pro the volunteers who donated time and side was Justin Kerr from Lake Havasu effort to make the tournament a success City with a weight of 40.72 pounds for and also to the large number of fans 10 fish over two days. Justin’s payout who showed up to the weigh-in both including contingency bonus payouts

days. Wild West Bass Trail staff members all commented on the great community support shown.

The conditions on Roosevelt Lake are perfect for bass fishing.

Many anglers are reporting an excellent reaction and top water bite.

It’s the time for sight fishing too. The water temperature in the mid-lake, is nearing 70 degrees during the day. The lake level continues to increase and currently stands at 53 percent full.

However, the flows into the lake slowed considerably recently with both the Salt River and Tonto Creek flowing at less than 50 percent of their normal rates for this time of year. The clarity of the

water is improving, but there is still stained water near the Salt River and Tonto Creek inlets.

Many bass are spawning right now in one to three feet of water. They’ll attack any bait put near a spawning bed.

Every day more bass are completing the spawning cycle, moving to slightly deeper water and feeding aggressively to rebuild strength after the spawn.

Crankbaits and spinnerbaits are working well for post-spawn bass as well as a drop-shot technique using Roboworms in a Morning Dawn Hologram color. The hologram makes the bait appear more real looking.

The crappie spawn is fully committed with the latest full moon. Look for crappie beds under brush, logs, rocks and docks in less than five feet deep water.

Some crappie have not yet moved shallow and so some experimentation may be needed to find schools that have not begun to spawn. A trolling technique for pre-spawn crappie could be very successful.

Have a great week of fishing and I hope to see you on the water.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Payson Writers

Want to learn how to write?

Come a work with Payson Writers, which meets at 3 p.m., Tuesdays.

Call Cecile Rogee, (928) 978-0983 or Doris, (928) 363-1228 for details.

Masonic Lodge

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

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

Payson Walkers

The Payson Walkers now depart at 9 a.m. for daily walks which are about an hour in length on pavement.

Departure points are: Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday- Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end) Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Town Hall parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office.

Activities at Pine Senior Dining Room

The following activities are now available at the Senior Dining Room in Pine. Come join and meet some new friends. The Senior Dining Room is located at the P/S Community Center, 3866 N. Hwy. 87, Pine.

Wednesday: Hand & Foot, 9 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Polish Poker, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Stitch ‘n Time, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month Friday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.

Saturday: Walkers Club, 9 a.m., meets at the P/S Elementary School Track Monday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: Canasta, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Arts Party, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., held once a month For more information call the P/S Thrift Store at (928) 476-4633.

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 9 a.m.

Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store.

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The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate.

Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, (928) 600-9009.

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The Payson Parkinson’s Support Group is hosting special guest, Brenda Slapnicka at its monthly meeting from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 1 at the Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. Yoga continues to rise in popularity and is cited as a favorite non-medical therapy by many living with Parkinson’s disease.

If details contact Cindy Bryant at (928) 472-7120.

The local Soroptimist club invites all women who are interested in working with and for the community to improve the status of women to join members for lunch at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, at noon Wednesdays.

Anyone interested should contact Jean Oliver, (928) 474-6167; or Audrey Wilson. (928) 468-3108.

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

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

Kaitie’s Closet is a non profit 501(c) (3) organization that collects children’s clothes for distribution free to those in need. Anyone in Rim Country in need of children’s clothes, for those in pre-K through 12th grades is welcome.

The next Kaitie’s Closet’s distribution is from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 30 at Rim Country Middle School, 304 S. Meadow.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering, please call any of the numbers above. We are in need of volunteers to sort tag and fold, stock shelves, and volunteers to help with set-up on distribution days.

87 Mountain Biking Club

87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway.

Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced).

Everyone is encouraged to join and learn about all the great mountain biking trails Payson and the

478-6032.

Radio control car/truck enthusiasts wanted

If you are a r/c (radio control) car or truck enthusiast then you are invited to a get-together at 1 p.m. this and every Sunday at the Payson Multi Event Center, north side of the warm-up arena.

Meet fellow enthusiasts and try your skills and your rig’s ability on one of several courses that will be set.

Being there will answer most questions, but if you have them, call (928) 978-2365.

Awakening our gardens

The High Country Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 7 in the log building of Mt. Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Hwy. 260.

The next meeting of the Payson The speaker for the evening Area Computer Association is at will be Glen McCombs of Plant 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 1 in the Fair Nursery. He will be discussPayson Library meeting room (entry ing Awakening Our Gardens - getdoor on the west side). ting plant beds and gardens ready John Griffith from Verizon for spring planting, including soil Wireless will discuss SmartPhone preparation. features the average person may A short business meeting and not be aware, in his presentation refreshments will follow the presenentitled “Your SmartPhone is a tation and all members and guests Computer.” Visitors are welcome. are invited to attend.

For more information about the Please remember to bring association, please visit its website non-perishable food items for the at www.pacaonline.net. area food banks. For information contact Sallie at (928) 468-6102.

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For more information or questions, please call (928) 478-6203.

Rim Country Rotary Club The Rim Country Rotary Club meets at 6:45 a.m. Thursdays at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino.

Members invite Rim residents to join them in their work for Payson youth and the area’s food banks.

For more information, go online to www.rimcountryrotary.

Kiwanis meeting The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country meets Thursdays at 7 a.m. at Tiny’s Restaurant, except the first thursday of the month.

The meeting of the first Thursday is at 6 p.m. at Crosswinds Restaurant at the Payson Airport.

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

zanegreykiwanis.com.

Payson TOPS meeting

TOPS 373 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group for anybody wishing to drop those extra unhealthy pounds — sensibly.

Come check us out. The first meeting is free and you get lots of information, lots of support, and you will meet caring, upbeat people.

We meet every Thursday morning. Weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. and the program is from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

Meetings are in the two-story building across from Walmart (formerly known as the Senior Circle), 215 N. Beeline Highway. If you have any questions, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.

Bingo at Senior Center

The Payson Senior Center and Payson Helping Payson host bingo every Friday at the Senior Center,

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PAWS meeting

The Payson Area Woofers Society (PAWS) is having its monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 6 in the conference room at the library.

Mona Kincaid, a member of PAWS, will discuss her family’s organic farm in Kentucky and the success that they had with canine therapies, equine therapies, fostering children and animals. She has pictures to share with us. They were ahead of their time. Come and hear how they have been able to make a difference in the lives of many people and animals. Everyone is invited.

Complimentary light refreshments will be served. For questions, please call Dorothy Howell at (928) 472-7396.

Tai Chi and Qigong Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson.

The program is especially de­ signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge. For details, call (928)

Bridge results

Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge for March 22 were: Carol Blann, first; Kay Hutchinson, second; Nyla Lutz, third.

The group needs more players, so invites any interested women in Rim Country to join them at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Please call Mary Kemp at (928) 468-1418 for reservations and information.

Winners Wednesday Bridge for March 23 were: Wanda Sitz and Allen Gasaway, first; Emilie and John York, second; Myrtle Warter and Sherry Proctor, third.

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

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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Several archers likely headed to nationals by

Max Foster

special to the roundup

It appears a good sized contingent of Pine Strawberry School archery team members will be advancing to the national tournament but the names will not be known for at least another week to give coaches, who have been on spring break, the time needed to check qualifying scores and other criteria.

Earning a top finish in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Arizona State tournament, which was held March 19 near Phoenix, is one of

the requirements for earning a berth to the national showdown.

At state and at the national tournament, the archers compete in two events — the 3-D Range and the 10-15 Meter Range.

Raci Miranda placed first among the Buffalo archers on both ranges.

On 3-D, she tallied a 281 with 15 perfect “ten” scores that was first among 38 middle school girls archers and second in the entire girls field of 73 shooters. On the 10-15 meter range, she carded a 285 with 15 tens and was first of 65 girls.

Miranda’s effort propelled the Buff team to a first place state finish in 10-15 meters and second in the 3-D event.

In 3-D, eighth-grader Jordan Wain shot a 267 with nine tens to take fourth of 38 middle school girls.

Emma Paine scored nine tens and a 266 and was fifth of the 38.

Caleb Barlow was third on the P/S team and fifth of 38 middle school boys.

His score of 262 included seven tens.

With seven tens and a score of 261, Raeanne Ramirez was seventh of 38 middle school girls.

10-15 meters shoot

Barlow was second behind the team leading Miranda with a 272 and 14 tens.

His score was good enough for a silver medal showing of 59 middle school boys.

Emma Paine had 10 tens and a score of 258 to finish fourth on the team and 11th of 65 middle school girls.

Josie Cotrell also scored 258, had nine tens and was 12th of the 65.

The names of those advancing to state will be announced after coaches have compiled all scores and the results of other criteria needed to earn an indi-

vidual national berth. The names also must be approved by the school board.

The NASP national tournament will be May 12-14 in Louisville, Ky. To make the trip, team members must earn their own expenses in a series of fundraisers that began Friday, March 25 at a bake sale held at the Payson Safeway.

Pine Strawberry School, Buffalo teams have since the inception of the program locally made almost yearly trips to the nationals.

The team is coached by Dean Pederson and Margaret Johnson.

Heartbreak kids — Horns come up short again Camp Verde hands Payson third one-run loss by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Some losses hurt worse than others.

Usually, those are the ones that you know you could have won with a big hit here, a perfect pitch there, or by making a defensive play you should have made but didn’t.

Typically, one-run losses involve one or more of those scenarios.

And Payson’s baseball team is getting familiar with one-run losses.

A 10-9 loss to visiting Camp Verde in eight innings on Thursday night in Payson really hurt.

Payson rallied with three runs in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game 6-6 and force extra innings, only to watch the Cowboys answer with four in the top of the eighth. The Longhorns tried to rally again, as Taran Sarnowski belted a threerun home run in the bottom of the frame.

But it wasn’t enough as the visitors rode home with a victory, sending the Horns to their third straight loss by a combined four runs. Three of Payson’s four losses in power points games have been by one run.

Payson was coming off a 5-4 loss at

Lakeside Blue Ridge three days earlier in a game in which the bats went cold.

The Horns showed their ability to hit in this one, however. PHS pounded out 11 hits to go with five walks. Taran Sarnowski and Carl Adcock led the way.

Both went 3-for-4. Sarnowski doubled and belted a home run and drove in four runs, while scoring three himself. Adcock doubled twice and drove in three.

Grayson Barr and Hunter Paul added two hits apiece and Ruben Estrada singled and scored twice. Nate McMullen walked twice and scored a pair.

But 10 strikeouts didn’t help.

Jake Beeler started and surrendered three hits, three walks and four runs over five innings. He hit a batter and struck out three. Only two of the runs were earned as Payson committed two errors. E. AmayaMedina was touched for five hits, a walk, a hit batter and five runs (four earned) in 2 2/3 innings of relief. Sarnowski allowed a hit, two walks and a run in 1/3 inning.

The Longhorns (4-5-2 overall, 3-4 power points) were scheduled to entertain Sedona Red Rock on Monday, March 28. They visit Chino Valley at 4 p.m. on Wednesday and host Phoenix North Canyon at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.

File photos courtesy of DJ Craig

At left, Hunter Paul pitches in a one-run loss to Snowflake earlier this season. Above, Carl Adcock makes a fine catch while crashing into the fence against Snowflake.

Team selling D-backs tickets again by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

The Arizona Diamondbacks open the season with a seven-game homestand beginning Monday night at 6:40 against the Colorado Rockies. Following that three-game series, the Chicago Cubs invade for a four-game series that’s sure to draw huge crowds.

What promises to be an exciting season with the D-backs’ offseason moves feature a number of intriguing series at Chase Field.

And anyone wishing to take in one of these games can help Payson High’s varsity base-

ball team out by purchasing a ticket voucher from any member of the team.

For the fourth consecutive season, the Longhorns are selling ticket vouchers for a chance to play a game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick against Page at 3 p.m. on April 21. Everyone is welcome to watch that game for free with no parking fee.

The Longhorns have committed to selling at least 250 tickets to be able to play the game at the D-backs’ spring training home. They’ll eat the cost of any unsold ticket voucher.

The cost is $20 per ticket voucher for seats located in the lower level. The vouchers can

be exchanged for a game ticket at Chase Field for any game from Opening Day until Aug. 17, with the exception of April 9 against the Cubs and May 16-18 against the New York Yankees.

The vouchers are a real bargain because the same ticket would cost you between $3439 plus ticket fees if you bought it from the D-backs. A family of four could save at least $72.

Vouchers can be turned into the box office on game day or earlier for future games.

Ticket vouchers can be purchased from any PHS baseball player or by calling the PHS office at 928-474-2233.

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The Ballers won the Payson Parks and Recreation Department’s Fifth-Sixth Grade Basketball League Tournament. The Dream Team finished second, followed by the Warriors, the Heat and the Celtics.

Larry Smith’s 75 wins men’s golf title by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Larry Smith fired a 75 to win the low gross title in the Payson Men’s Golf Association Low Net-One Low Gross Tournament on Wednesday, March 23 at Payson Golf Course.

Smith also claimed the closest-to-the-pin prize for leaving his shot 8 feet 10 inches from the cup on the eighth hole.

Lou Manganiello won the low net title in the A Flight with a 63.9 score. He was also closest to the pin on No. 17 (8-3). Don Pollock (68.7) finished second and Terry Lindsey (69.6) third.

Jim Kennedy emerged with the B Flight crown with a net 65.9 total. Alex Armenta (66.2) was the runner-up and Ken Althoff (66.4) placed third. Althoff was closest to the

pin on No. 2 (13-8).

Ed Bossert claimed the C Flight championship with a 61.0 score. Dennis Schwebs (64.7) took second and Dave Rutter (65.0) third.

Other closest-to-the-pin winners were: Mike Anderson (No. 9, 15-7 1/2) , Oscar Garcia (No. 5, 10-6) and Terry Lindsey (No. 14, 4-8 1/2).

Let’s go fishing The rifles and archery no apparent reason. Extended equipment from the hunting sunlight can also weaken line. seasons have probably been When fishing rods are strapped stored in the closet not to be to the deck of a boat or stored used again until early fall. It’s where the tips are vibrating in time to head to your favorite the wind, bad things happen. lake or stream and try out that If you are using a spinning new fishing equipment or your rod for finesse fishing, then 4favorite rod and reel. The sec- to 8-pound test should be the ond half of the promised wet line selection. Of course clarwinter failed to materialize. ity of the water is a factor in Now with warm, dry weather addition to the drag resistance for over a month there is an set on the reel. Big fish can be caught on light line early spring. providing that the line The urge to go fishing has come sooner to outdoors is abrasion free and Arizonans, which has under the rim the drag is set properly for the strong run of been obvious by the most game fish. high number of bass A baitcaster rod boats heading south and reel is a different on the Beeline with situation depending the destination being on where one is fishing Roosevelt or Apache for bass. Obviously, in Lake. Spring fishing is upon us when bass Dennis Pirch heavy cover a stronger line poundage is and crappies are moving to the shallows needed where vegetafor the annual spawn. As the tion or submerged logs are an water warms to the low 60s obstacle. Casting distance is these game fish become more also critical with water clarity and a baitcaster using proper active and the bite improves.

Before you wet a line, here line can really improve water is an important tip that will coverage.

Finally, when the day is done improve your fishing effectiveness: Strip that old line from on the water, take the extra the baitcaster or spinning rod precautions and safely store and replace it before the first your fishing equipment in a cast! There are numerous fac- boat rod locker or a rod glove, tors that will weaken the ten- which will protect the equipsile strength of old line on a ment and the line. Periodically reel. check the line by running your Any knick or abrasion in the fingers across the surface to line will cause it to break when check for any slight abrasions pressure is applied at setting that do happen. For the recrethe hook on a fish. When a rod ational angler, it is also a good and reel is transported to the idea to replace the line after lake in the bed of a truck any every third or fourth trip to the contact with other hard sur- lake because so many of the faces can increase equipment weak spots are undetectable. failure, which includes fishing Increase your chances of line abrasions. catching the big one by the Monofilament can also proper care of your fishing become brittle when stored equipment. for extended periods of time, It’s time to get the fishing which reduces casting dis- rods out and head to your tance in addition to diminished favorite fishing spot, spring tensile strength. There is noth- has sprung! ing more disheartening than This weekend take a friend setting the hook on a big fish fishing and enjoy the Arizona only to see the line break for outdoors, God’s creation.

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PAYSON ROUNDUP TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016

Classifieds

TO SEE MORE PHOT O TEXT PR AN S, D I.D. # FOUND IN T HE AD TO 56654 More ways than ever to publish and pay for your classified ad!

Call 928-474-5251 • Online at PaysonClassifiedsNow.com • Email ClassAds@payson.com DEADLINES: 10AM Monday for Tuesday issue • 10AM Wednesday for Friday issue Payson Senior Center Order: 10080859 is looking for Cust: -Payson Senior Center

Drivers

Keywords: Executive Director art#: 20132841 Class: Administrative/Professional We need Size: 2.00 X 2.00

BUS drivers and MEALS ON WHEELS driver.

MUSTS: Clean driving record, Level 1 fingerprint card, good customer service skills. These are part-time jobs. Please apply at 514 W. Main Street, Payson 8-3 M-F by April 10, 2016. We are an equal opportunity drug-free employer.

Order: 10080941 Cust: -Waste Matters Keywords: CDL Drivers art#: 20133791 Class: Drivers Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Payson Senior Center is looking for an

Executive Director to manage all aspects of Senior Center operations

Interested parties should email pseniorctr@gmail.com for a detailed job description and for any questions.

All resumes must be submitted via email. Resumes must be submitted by April 10, 2016 to be considered. We are a drug-free and an EEO employer.

Trinkets & Treasures Thrift Store needs an Assistant Manager

Order: 10079403 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

MUSTS: Retail experience, good customer service and organizational skills. Opportunity for advancement.

Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-5.

Please apply at 514 W. Main Street, Payson 8-3 M-F by April 10, 2016. We are a equal opportunity drug-free employer.

Order: 10080676 Cust: -RIM GOLF CLUB - DISPLAY Keywords: Servers, Bussers and Runners art#: 20133398 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959

FIREWOOD Firewood for Sale: Juniper & Oak $200.per cord, Split, Delivered, and Stacked! Nick 480-669-9756

FURNITURE Cherry Buffet w/China Top Federal Style, $800. 928-951-0899 Electric Recliner / Lift Chair Brown upholstery with side pocket for remotes. Transitions from recliner to lift occupant to standing. $199.00 928-978-1323

GUNS/KNIVES Savage model 98, 22 Magnum, New, $100. 480-220-2372

YARD SALES 2. PINE CABIN ESTATE SALE Orloff Road Pine Fri, Apr 1 and Sat, Apr 2.

8 am start time Selling our PINE, AZ cabin and everything in it! Follow the bright GREEN ESTATE SALE signs starting at the corner of Rte 87 & Hardscrabble to the estate sale on Orloff Road.

Just a sampling of what is included in the sale: furniture, yard items, garage items, decorator items, fishing gear, kitchen ware, pictures, and a lot more.

5. MOVING SALE!!

505 E. WADE LANE, Saturday Only, April 2 from 7am to ?: Antiques, Tools, Household etc.

AUTOS/VEHICLES BOATS 1986 Capri Bayliner, 19ft Long, Runs Great, 125 Horse Outboard, $5000.obo 928-978-4572

MISCELLANEOUS *DOWNWINDERS CANCER CASES*

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

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

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257 motorcycle leathers-2 full sets. $100 ea. 2 HD helmets w/headsets.$150 928-476-3003 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

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

Used Golf Clubs 1. Complete Set of Titleist Irons, $150.

2. Complete Set of Iron, #1, 3, 5, 7 Hybrid Woods w/Bag, $400.

928-474-9559

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

CARS 1992 Cadilac DeVille, $1000.

1990 Hull Double Axel Trailer 7x17 Flatbed, $1500.

One Log Splitter, $700.

Out-of-State Owner will Take Highest Offer First Week of April 928-978-2192 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, seats 7, good condition, runs great, well maintained. $2700/firm, no offers, senior owned, 928-363-1562 /480-277-2761 cell.

ROLES

Hiring for the Season: Servers, Bussers and Runners Line Cooks - Head Line Cook Part-time positions available with flexible hours. We are looking for bright, energetic individuals for seasonal and permanent positions.

We offer competitive pay with opportunity for advancement. If you are interested in joining our team please pick up an application at: The Rim Golf Club Guard House Rim Club Parkway 928-472-1460 or email hlusk@therimgolfclub.org Order: 10080905 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Bookkeeper art#: 20127096 Class: Accounting Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Join our friendly Team

ESATE SALE: 5027 Bonnie Brae Lane, Sat. April 2 from Noon to ?

Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer, Microwave, Corner Dinette Set, Lamps, Bunk Bed, Bedroom Set, Tools, and Much More!

Everything is Nice!

GARAGE SALES 3. 1001 S. Mud Springs Rd., Fri. & Sat. April 1 & 2 from 7am to 3pm; Picture Frames, Quilt Fabric, Art and Garden Suplies, Speaker/Sound & Many Household Items.

YARD SALES 2. 909 W. Country Lane (Payson), Sat, April 2 from 8am to 1pm: Household Items and Misc.

McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth.

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

Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

PAYSON Please pick-up an application and learn of the opportunities available at your McDonald’s today.

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com Order: 10079582 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20115075 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Join our friendly Team

PAYSON HUMANE SOCIETY 812 S. McLane - 474-5590

Part-Time Position Bookkeeping experience required, Drug testing, background and credit check will be completed prior to employment.

Starting pay $9.00 hr.

Applyininperson person with General Manager Apply with New General Manager atatPayson McDonald’s.

Payson McDonald’s

CLERICAL/OFFICE Looking for Clerical Worker for Medical Office Must have Computer and Typing Skills 25-30hrs/per.week, Monday through Thursday; Send Resume to PO Box 1318, Payson, AZ 85547

GENERAL Local Home Entertainment Business, Seeking Installer, Duties Include; Home Wiring, Audio/Video Installation, Some Out-of-Town Work, Experience Preferred, 30 to 40 hrs-p/w, Call 928-468-1155 or Email Resumes to:scott@azwhe.com

Mobile RV & Trailer Repair!

Call Carl 928-951-3500

SUVS

Caregiver ad

2005 Chevy Silverado 3/4 Ton, 4 door 4wd, Duramax diesel, All the Goodies, Second Owner, Purchased in 2007, 35K Orig. Miles, Nicest In AZ, $28,900. Call Don, 602-647-2014 or 928-468-1068

Order: 10080860 Cust: -Payson Senior Center Keywords: DRIVERS art#: 20132841 Class: Drivers Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Comfort Keepers is seeking mature, caring people for non-medical in-home care.

Provide companionship, personal care, meal prep, shopping.

Experience preferred.

Please apply in Person @ 200 W. Frontier St. #K, Payson or call (928) 474-0888.

Local Company, no travel, w/clean driving record, drug testing required.

Apply in person at 22 N. Cornerstone Way in Star Valley, AZ Mon-Fri 8am-2pm No phone calls please.

Order: 10080890 Cust: -Pine Strawberry Water Improvem Keywords: District Manager art#: 20133059 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District

FULL-TIME DISTRICT MANAGER for 3,200 customer district in the cool mountains of central Arizona at 6,000’ altitude. Under policy direction from the Board of Directors plan, direct, and oversee District programs, services, and resources in accordance with approved goals, policies, and directives. Compensation and benefits based on experience and qualifications. Respond with letter of interest, resume and compensation requirements by U.S. Mail to PO Box 134, Pine, AZ 85544 or by E-mail to rbrock@pswid.org. See full job description at www.pswid.org.

WANTED Part-Time 30hrs Back Office Asst. w/potential for Full-Time.

Duties include but are not limited to: answering phones, taking messages, patient call-backs, scheduling, rooming pt’s, vitals, injections, etc. Pay DOE. Please send resume to: Email: hcfamilycare@gmail.com Fax: 928-478-6206 or Address: 200 W. Frontier St., Ste. M, Payson, AZ 85541.

LANDSCAPING

PAYSON SENIOR APARTMENTS 311 S. McLane Road Payson, AZ 85541 One bdrm apts and also apts with special design features for individuals with a disability. Must be 62 years of age or older, or disabled, regardless of age. Inquire as to availability of subsidy. Call (928) 474-6761, Mon-Thur 8 am to 5 pm. TDD 1-800-367-8939 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Equal Housing Opportunity. Equal Opportunity Access.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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HOME REPAIRS

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Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

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Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Call The Cheaper Sweeper You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!

Windows to Walls, Baseboards to Ceiling Fans WE CLEAN IT ALL!

Chaparral Pines Golf Club Needs: Landscape and Facility Assistant Worker, 20/hrs p/w, (Flexible), $10.p/h.

Drug Screening; Pick-up Application at Security Gate

RESTAURANTS Waitress Diamond Point Shadows

is now accepting applications for waitress.

Please apply in person, Tuesday-Friday after 3:00 928-474-4848

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Payson Airport Aera, Yardwork and Light Hauling, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, 928-468-6379 or 928-951-2520

CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

New Homes,Remodels,Decks, Painting, Garages, Wood/Tile Floors, Affordable Prices, Don 928-978-1996, Lic. & Bonded, Res. Lic.#ROC185345 Commercial Lic.#ROC182282 In Payson Area 35 years

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

Senior Discount: 928-478-6139 JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed

R.W.P. CARPENTRY & REMODELING: Quality Decks, Finnish Work, Painting, Drywall,etc.

WASTE MATTERS

CDL Drivers Wanted

North Country HealthCare (NCHC), a growing fast-paced mission-driven non-profit organization, is currently hiring a Referral Coordinator to work with the medical staff in referring patients for services not provided at our clinic.

For more information and to apply, visit our website at www.northcountryhealthcare.org.

NCHC offers competitive compensation and benefits. EEO M/F/Disabled/Vet and VEVRAA Federal Contractor

HANDYMAN

TRAILERS 2002 Quad Trailer, Purchased new at 4 Seasons in Rye, 14’x5’, Like new tires, spare never used, Single axel, Have clear title, Asking $750.

Call 928-978-4692

Referral Coordinator (Payson)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Order: 10080901 Cust: -Payson Senior Apartments CMB G Keywords: Jay has art#: 20133729 Class: Apartments For Rent Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Gift Certificates Available

HEALTH CARE 1998 Dodge Durango 4Wheel Drive, 144K Miles, 3 Rows Seats, Runs Strong, Looks Great, Well Maintained, $3995.

928-970-0882

HEALTH CARE

Needed: Part-Time Bather & Brusher also needed Part Time Experienced Groomer, 928-468-1914

The Payson Roundup is accepting applications for an experienced web press operator.

We are an award winning, twice weekly newspaper and produce products for a limited number of commercial printing customers.

We are looking for someone with experience in running 5 units of Goss Community, negative stripping, plate making and with a pride for quality.

Mechanical abilities and forklift experience are also desirable.

This is a fulltime position with a complete benefit package.

Payson is located in the heart of Mogollon Rim country where outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing abound.

Please send your resume to publisher@payson.com, OR Payson Roundup 708 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541.

Pine-Strawberry, AZ

BOOKKEEPER POSITION

Toddler Caregivers needed; must be:18yrs old w/HS diploma/GED. Daycare experience preferred. Must have a love for children,patience,hard working & flexible.Call Barb 928-474-4637

Excellent Condition. Silver.

65,000 miles. New Tires.

Leather seats. Many upgraded options. Trailer hitch. Blue Book $14,500 Asking $13,500 928-978-1227

TRUCKS

Don’t delay... Adopt a Cat TODAY!

Looking for in home Childcare, from 9am to 2pm Daily.

Non-Smoker, Background Check and References, Please call 602-402-9795

PRESS OPERATOR

4. Estate Sale 1000 W Chatham Payson

Order: 10080862 Cust: -Payson Senior Center Keywords: ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER art#: 20132841 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 2.00VARIOUS FOOD & BEVERAGE POSITION:

CHILDCARE

2010 Ford Flex SEL

ESTATE SALES

Fri, Apr 1, Sat, Apr 2 and Sun, Apr 3.

8am-4pm Fri, 8am-4pm Sat 9am-noon Sun Beautiful Broyhill dinning set and hutch, Queen bedroom suite, desks, file cabnets, leather couch and chair, corning ware, pyrex, art, garden, tools, and many many more household items.

EMPLOYMENT

Get the best results!

ROC200461,Payson B/L#PH9305 Caregiver: Must have Experience in an ALF, with ALL Certification & Fingerprint Clearance, Call 928-468-2461 CPES Is Hiring!

PT positions $9.25hrly Up to 25 hours per week Working with adults with Special Needs Days, evenings and weekends available No experience required Ask about our full time openings!

For more information call: 928-595-1886

HIRING: Experienced In House Medical Billler & RN w/IV Skills Pay D.O.Experience, Send Resume & References Required: Cardiology Clinic, PO Box 2581,Payson, 85547

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Call The Cheaper Sweeper for a free estimate: (928) 472-9897

HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING ETC. Cleaning Services, Regular Schedulled Cleanings, Organizing and Move-Outs!

Call Shari for a Quote!

928-951-1807

LANDSCAPING Landscaping, Lot Cleaning, Tree Trimming, Raking and Hauling, Cooler Service. Reasonable Rates, Small and Large Jobs, Call Don 928-478-6139

OakLeaf Yardworks Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming.

Firewising!

Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor

LEGAL SERVICES ad attached

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE Mountain Home in Pine, 3000sf, 3-Story, 4Br/3Ba, Lower Level Apt, Incredible Views, Forest/Rim, 2-FPs, Large Lot/Privacy, 928-978-0089

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 1983 MH 2 BR, 1 BA, 14 x 56, close in Payson 55+ age park, $15,500. Financing available Call 480-390-8901

2Br/1Br Water, Sewer, Trash Included, $600.mo + $600.Dep. Pets-No, 928-478-6188

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ASPEN COVE

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

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Positively Payson

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

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft.

On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

HOMES FOR RENT 3/2 Upscale Quiet Neighborhood, 2-Car Garage,Storage, Serene, Private, Minimum maintenance backyard w/deck & tall trees.

Lap-dog only, Lease + Deposits.

Must See!928-978-9100 3Bd/2Ba MF-Home, Fairly New, Fenced-in Yard, $830.mo + $830.Dep. Renter Pays All Utilities, Avail. Now Close to Hospital, Mark 623-810-4051 Beautiful 2 Story 3Br/3Ba, Upgraded Kitchen, Spa Bath, View, Quiet Neighbohood, Oversized 2 Car Garage / Workshop Space, Down Stairs ideal for teenager or mother-in-law quarters, $1400.mo + Dep. Call 928-978-9100 Beautiful Townhouse, GV Lakes, New Carpets/Paint, 1700+sq.ft.

Carport, Small Dog-ok, Smoking-No, Good Credit & References Required,$1100.mo 912 W. Madera Lane 928-951-4320 For Rent 3Br/2Ba + 2-Car Garage and Yard in the town of Payson; $1100.mo + Sec. Dep. Call Sherry 949-212-8911 New 2 BR, 1 BA, Manufactured home, 55+ age community. $625.00, 480-390-8901.

PAYSON TRAILER RANCH 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $425.00 Spaces starting at $310.

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All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Calll 928-517-1368

NO JOB TO SMALL! Also Yard-Work and Debri-Halling CALL ROBIN 1-928-595-1816

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

New Cavco 2 BR, 1 BA, MH 14 x 48, close in Payson 55+ age park, $39,900. Financing available 480-390-8901

MOBILES FOR SALE 1 BR. 1 BA. Mobile Home, 8143 w. fossil crk. rd.#1A, AZ, 85544., 1994, custom metal pitched metal roof. $5,500. 480-519-5119 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Move-in-Ready 55+ Park 2Br/1Ba, New Windows, Storage Sheds, Refrig., Washer/Dryer, Screened Porch, Fenced Yard, Nice Space, 705 E. Miller, #14, $8900.

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PAYSON ROUNDUP

RENTALS HOMES FOR RENT Pine Prudential Rentals x3 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

609 S. BEELINE HWY. PAYSON, AZ 85541 474-5276

www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

500 E. Saguaro Cir., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . $950 112 E. Pine St., 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 905 N. Beeline Hwy #9, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . $925 1101 N. Colcord Rd., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $850 200 E. Malibu Dr. B3, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . $825 1108 W. Birchwood Rd., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $800 602 N. Easy St. #B, 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . . . $725 512 W. Longhorn #1, 2BD, 1BA. . . . . . . . . . . . $725 107 E. McKamey, Sp. 31, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . $575 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp#20, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . $460 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio 1BA . . . . . . . . $425 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio 1BA . . . . . . . . $400

FURNISHED HOMES

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

BISON COVE CONDOS

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

Independently Owned & Operated

HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT One Acre Horse Property in Town 2Br/1Ba-Den,Restored Home on Private Acre, Central Heating, Cooling, FP, Laundry, Fenced Yard,Stable $1250.mo 928-288-2440

MOBILE/RV SPACES A Cozy 1Br/1Ba, Mobile,Private lot in town location,Covered porch. Immediate occupancy, $400/month. References and rental history required.

Agent/Owner 928-472-8430.

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LEGAL NOTICES 16094: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2016; Trustee Sale No: LC-30799 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Recorded: 2/22/2016 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents (if applicable) dated September 11, 2009, and recorded on September 11, 2009 in Document No. 2009-010936, Records of Gila County, Arizona NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder on the Front Entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ on May 27, 2016 at 11:00AM of said day: Legal: Lot 279, Payson North Unit 3, According To Map Nos. 419 And 419A, Records Of Gila County, Arizona. The street address is purported to be: 415 E. Forest Dr. Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-66-279A Original Principal Balance: $ 176,265.00 Name and address of original Trustor: Wilburn A. Nicholson, III, An Unmarried Man 415 E. Forest Dr. Payson, AZ 85541 Name and address of the Beneficiary: United States Of America, Acting Through The Rural Housing Service Or Successor Agency, United States Department Of Agriculture PO Box 66889 St. Louis, MO 63166 Name and address of Trustee: Marc S. Gladner Crosby & Gladner, PC 1700 E. Thomas Rd., Ste 101 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, expressed 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.

Trustee’s Phone number: 602.274.9100 Sale Information: www.mkconsultantsinc.com/

LEGAL NOTICES Dated this 18th day of February, 2016 Marc S. Gladner, Successor Trustee By: /s/ Marc S. Gladner, Successor Trustee Manner of Trustee Qualification: Member Of The State Bar Of Arizona Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar Of Arizona State Of Arizona }} ss.

County Of Maricopa } On this 18th day of February, 2016, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Marc S. Gladner, Successor Trustee, Crosby & Gladner, PC personally known to me 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. My commission expires February 25, 2017 /s/ Chris Peterson Notary Public 16112: 3/25, 3/29, 4/1/2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF TONTO AGGREGATE GROUP LLC (Pursuant to A.R.S. §29-632) ARTICLE I NAME OF ORGANIZATION The name of the organization is TONTO AGGREGATE GROUP LLC (“Company”).

ARTICLE II KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS The known place of business of the Company is #32 Tonto Apache Reservation, Unit F Payson, Arizona 85541 ARTICLE III NAME AND STREET ADDRESS OF STATUTORY AGENT The name and address of the statutory agent is as follows: Farrell Hoosava #32 Tonto Apache Reservation, Unit F Payson, Arizona 85541 ARTICLE IV PURPOSE OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The purpose of the Company is to conduct any business permitted pursuant to the laws of the State of Arizona.

ARTICLE V DISSOLUTION The Company is perpetual.

ARTICLE VI MANAGEMENT Management of the Company is reserved to its Members.

ARTICLE VII NAME AND ADDRESS OF MEMBERS The name(s) and address(es) of the Members of the Company are as follows: Farrell Hoosava #32 Tonto Apache Reservation, Unit F Payson, Arizona 85541 Dated this 18th day of February, 2016. /s/Farrell Hoosava, Member 3/25, 3/29, 4/1/16 CNS-2857046# 16115: 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2016 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE DISTRICT COURT JUVENILE SESSION IN THE MATTER OF:) FILE NO. 16 JT 61) S.K.H. (DOB: 08-12-2000) TO: BRETT DAMON HAYES, FATHER OF THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MALE CHILD BORN IN WILMINGTON, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Termination of all parental rights you have to the above-captioned minor child.

You are required to make defense to such pleading within forty (40) days following March 22, 2016, which date is the date of first publication of this Notice. Upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A HEARING ON THE PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 9, 2016 AT 9:30 A.M. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, at the Department of Juvenile Justice, 138 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401.

This the 16th day of March, 2016.

Lori W. Rosbrugh Attorney for the Petitioner P.O. Box 217 Wrightsville Beach, NC

Order: 10080920 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Cust: -Town Of Star Valley TOWN OF STAR Keywords: Star Valley P&Z CUP 16-01 VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION art#: 20133755 Class: Public Notices Size: X 3.00 AND ZONING COMMISSION of the Town of Star The2.00 PLANNING Valley will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Star Valley Town Hall, 3675 E. Highway 260, Star Valley, Arizona, to consider the following: CASE NO: CUP 16-01; PETER DENNIS MC CORRY, the applicant.

The location of the property is 4333 E. AZ Highway 260, Star Valley, AZ 85541. The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 302-57-038C, Star Valley, AZ. The property is currently zoned Commercial 3 (C-3).

The application is for a Conditional Use Permit to permit parking of an R.V. and use as living quarters on upper level of property, used as storage yard.

Information regarding this request may be obtained by contacting the Town of Star Valley, 3675 East Highway 260, Star Valley, Arizona.

85541, telephone (928) 472-7752.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES 28480 (910)256-6808 (phone) (910)256-6808 (fax) 16116: 3/25, 3/29, 4/1//2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF KUPER, LLC Pursuant to A.R.S. §29-632, the undersigned states as follows: 1. Name. The name of the limited liability company is KUPER, LLC (the “Company”).

2. Business Address. The address of the known place of business in Arizona is: 501 Scott Drive Payson, Gila County, Arizona 85541 3. Statutory Agent. The statutory agent’s name and address are: ST Service Co. 4250 North Drinkwater Boulevard, 4th Floor Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 4. Dissolution. The duration or life period of the Company is: Perpetual.

5. Management. Management of the Company is vested in a manager or managers. The name and address of each manager at the time of the formation of the Company are: Richard Adams P. O. Box 2800 - 150 Carefree, Arizona 85277-2800 Janet Adams P. O. Box 2800 - 150 Carefree, Arizona 85277-2800 6. Members. The name and address of each member who owns a twenty percent (20%) or more interest in the capital or profits of the Company are: Richard Adams P. O. Box 2800 - 150 Carefree, Arizona 85277-2800 Janet Adams P. O. Box 2800 - 150 Carefree, Arizona 85277-2800 Dated: March 10, 2016 /s/Janet Adams JANET ADAMS 3/25, 3/29, 4/1/16 CNS-2858993#

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16123: 3/29, 4/1, 4/5/2016 Notice Of Publication Articles Of Organization Have Been Filed In The Office Of The Arizona Corporation Commission For I Name: AZ Scape LLC. L-20-74859-9. II The address of registered office is: 207 E Longhorn #1, Payson AZ 85541. The name and address of the Statutory Agent is: National Contractor Services Corporation, 1010 E Jefferson St Phoenix AZ 85034. III Management of limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jack Vazquez Legarreta, 207 E Longhorn #1, Payson AZ 85541, member.

16125: 3/29, 4/1, 4/5/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: JON’S YARD SERVICE LLC File No. L-2077236-7 II. The address of the known place of business is: 212 N. Titel St., Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jon D. Hamilton, 212 N. Titel St., Payson, AZ 85541.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members.

The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jon D. Hamilton, 212 N. Titel St., Payson, AZ 85541; Teri L. Hamilton, 212 N. Titel St., Payson, AZ 85541.

16188: 3/25, 3/29/2016 NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord’s lien: Mobile Home Make: STONEBROOK Body Style: 28 X 56 MH Model Year: 1988 VIN: 13509493A VIN: 13509493B Date and Time of Sale: 4/11/16 10:00:00 AM Location of Sale: Space No. 137 SANTIAGO COPPER COUNTRY MHP 5900 N. MAIN STREET GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name of landlord: SANTIAGO COPPER COUNTRY MHP Amount of Claimed Lien: $4,788.00 as of April 11, 2016 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: October 2, 2012 Name(s) of Tenant(s): PAULA DIANE STIDHAM Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. §33-1023.

The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. §33-1023. SANTIAGO COPPER COUNTRY MHP By: /s/illegible Park Manager Dated: March 16, 2016 3/25, 3/29/16 CNS-2858921#

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Tonto National Monument archaeology event draws crowd Heritage Days features ancient technology by

Macario Mora

special to the roundup

More than 1,250 visitors from throughout Arizona and the country helped Tonto National Monument celebrate the National Park Service Centennial and Arizona’s Archaeology Month, March 12 and 13 during the site’s annual Heritage Days.

The TNM staff relied on backup from partners including other Arizona National Park Service units such as Montezuma Castle National Monument and the Southern Arizona Office in Phoenix to host the crowd.

“Partnerships are paramount in the National Park Service,” said Duane Hubbard, TNM superintendent.

“National Park Service units throughout Arizona will be hosting events to commemorate the NPS Centennial, and successful events wouldn’t be possible without the close partnerships between parks. In addition to the great cooperation between the Southern Arizona Office, Montezuma Castle/Tuzigoot National Monuments and Tonto National Monument, we rely on our local agency partnerships with the Tonto National Forest, Gila County and the Tonto Basin Fire Department to safely conduct large events such as Heritage Days. This year was another example of how those relationships benefit hundreds of people

visiting the Tonto Basin.”

The TNM’s local and state partnerships also helped make the event a success. The Payson Chamber of Commerce and Arizona State Parks were a few of the organizations that helped promote the Heritage Days event.

Jason and Alise Puckett, from Mesa and Chandler, Ariz., said they are supporters of the Arizona State Parks and archaeology enthusiasts who use the state parks newsletter to determine which events throughout Arizona’s Archaeology Month to attend.

“I live 60 minutes away,” Jason said. “Every time I come here I ask myself why I don’t come here more often. It’s beautiful.”

The annual event is always a free weekend and the staff works to ensure new performers and demonstrations are added every year. Heritage Days 2016 featured a multitude of ancient technology demonstrations and

Barnhardt Trail From page 1B At any rate, we kept trudging uphill. About the two-and-ahalf mile mark, the trail passes through another woody area. The tiny forest enclave is a welcome shady relief after climbing the dusty trail in the sun. At about mile three, we come to a small waterfall tucked back into a cleft in the mountain. This year there wasn’t much water flowing, but the tiny stream does support a lovely colony of jewel green moss on red rocks which Pete the Geologist told us is actually rhyolite, not jasper as I had thought.

It seems to me the entire top half of the mountain is made of this stuff and is shot through with white quartz. As Pete explained, the quartz is dissolved in ground water, which seeps through cracks in the rhyolite. The pH changes at open rock fractures causing the quartz to precipitate out of the groundwater and make a white crystalline fracture-filling quartz deposit that is so attractive.

Anyway, it’s another steep, half a mile to the second waterfall. By now most of us turtles, the ones stopping to breathe all the time, are tired and ready to turn around.

Don’t do it.

The second waterfall is the reason you’re making this climb.

As an incentive, the views of the second waterfall, 1,550 feet above the trailhead, isn’t immediately obvious after crossing the small a stream. But wait — at the mossy pool, 34 5.227N 111 27.176W, turn left and clamber up and over a six-foot waterfall and boulders

Barnhardt Trail Trailhead: From Payson, drive south on Hwy. 87 past Rye and just past the turnoff for Gisela; turn right at the brown sign for the Barnhardt Trailhead.

Drive the dirt road 4.9 miles from the highway to reach the trailhead You’ll need a high clearance vehicle.

Distance: 7 miles round trip.

Difficulty: Hard.

Highlights: Rock chevrons, red rock with quartz, views, waterfalls. of red rock into the cleft in the mountain. Follow the sound of splashing water.

In the cleft it’s very cool, nice after the long climb. You’ll see the several falls and there are a lot of boulders to sit on.

All too soon it’s time to leave.

The 3.6-mile hike down the mountain is anti-climatic, but we still have to be careful.

This is one of our longest hikes for both distance and time. It was 3 p.m. by the time we returned to the Stage parking lot, legs quivering. I’ve done this trail four times and every time I tell myself I won’t do it again. Every year I go. The views, the beautiful rocks, the moss and the waterfall in the red palace compel me to keep going.

One year I’ll have to concede that I can’t do it. Until then, I’ll make the trek.

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the Kennedy Johnson San Carlos Warrior Group, dancers who perform throughout Arizona.

However, one performer has become synonymous with Heritage Days as frequent visitors have become accustomed to hearing the sound of his flute reverberate throughout the Monument.

Robert Wilson Jr. attended the event as a performer for the 10th straight year. Wilson, from San Carlos, Ariz., said he began playing at the age of 9 when he was given a Navajo flute.

“I’m 23 years old, so I guess I’ve been playing for 14 years,” Wilson said. “I like playing here on Heritage Days. This year it seemed like there were more people. I enjoy sitting down and having conversations with people as they visit the monument. I also love how my flute echoes throughout the monument.”

Contributed photos

Hikers make their way to the Upper Cliff Dwelling, March 12, during Tonto National Monument’s annual Heritage Days. This year Tonto was not only celebrating the annual event, but also the National Park Service Centennial. The event was a fee free weekend and hosted ancient technology demonstrations as well as the Kennedy Johnson San Carlos Warrior Group.