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from the system’s point of view. Worse yet, no one did a thing to protect Calandra. No one called Child Protective Services. Seven-year-old Calandra Balas saw it all. She Police didn’t remove her from the home. No one watched as her father cut off his girlfriend’s hair, intervened, according to a yearstuffed it in her mouth, hit her, long Roundup investigation — choked her, cut her with the sciswhich included a long struggle to sors. obtain the sealed Child Protective Calandra heard everything Service records detailing the — the screams, the yelling, the seven years Calandra spent pleading to stop, the police bangbouncing in and out of the system ing on the door. — in and out of the custody of her A ROUNDUP INVESTIGATION Finally, someone came — troubled, intermittently violent someone stopped the violence, and drug-addicted father. the terror. The results proved fatal for Calandra. Calandra (left) died when she was ejected Well, not exactly. Police arrested her father A year after that ignored flare of domestic from a car driven by her father, Gasoa “Josh” for the assault — but prosecutors decided not to Balas (above), as he fled police. charge him. That failure meant it never happened See Case records, page 6A by

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Rollover near Payson kills driver, three children by

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A man and three children were killed Monday night just north of Payson when the man reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. Jason Jeffrey Bob, 28, of Mesa, was driving northbound on State Route 87 in a Ford station wagon when it appears he fell asleep around 10 p.m., said a spokesperson with the Department of Public Safety. The vehicle went off the road and struck a tree head-on, spinning the station wagon around where it came to rest facing southbound,

about 1.5 miles south of Pine. Bob died on scene along with a 6-year-old boy, 15-month-old boy and 5-month-old girl. Passenger Ophelia Stephanie Begay, 27, of Pinon, Ariz., got herself out of the vehicle, walked 10 to 15 feet up an embankment to the road and flagged down a passing motorist, said Capt. Robert McCormick with the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department, who was acting as chief since Gary Morris is out of town. No one witnessed the accident. Begay complained of chest and ankle pain and was taken to

Council challengers lining up by

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One more person has turned in the paperwork to run for Payson Town Council. Craig Swartwood has indicated he will run for mayor. Swartwood, a Realtor and developer, was Payson’s mayor from 1990 to 1994. Swartwood, a longtime real estate agent, helped launch the Mogollon Sporting Association. Most recently, Swartwood was a vocal opponent of the American Leadership Academy opening a charter school in town. Besides Swartwood running for mayor, incumbent Councilor Richard Croy has taken out the paperwork to run for re-election. Also filing for a council seat are Kim Chittick and Barbara Underwood, a school board and Planning and Zoning Commission member. Incumbents Vice Mayor Michael

Craig Swartwood plans to run for Payson mayor. Hughes, Councilor John Wilson and Mayor Kenny Evans have not said if they plan to run for re-election. Candidate packets must be filed

with the town clerk by June 1. Candidates must collect between 124 and 248 signatures and submit either a Political Committee Statement of Organization or a $500 Threshold Exemption Statement before accepting contributions, making expenditures, distributing campaign literature or circulating petitions. If candidates plan to collect more than $500, they must create a political organization. In Payson, the mayor serves two years and councilors serve four. The town holds an all-mail ballot. Early voting for the Aug. 30 primary starts Aug. 3. Elsewhere, Star Valley has three seats up for election on the town council. In Gila County, offices appearing on the ballot include three board of supervisor seats, county attorney, assessor, treasurer, school superintendent, recorder, sheriff, Superior Court judge Division I and precinct committeemen.

Star Valley rejects plea of RV owner by

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Initial impressions may lead travelers driving through Star Valley to believe there is no rhyme or reason to how the community is cobbled together. Only 10 years old, Star Valley’s zoning and building codes haven’t yet been imprinted on the face of a much older community. A move was made to change that THE WEATHER

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earlier this month. The town, in January, received a request for a conditional use permit to use a recreational vehicle as a residence on a commercial property (C3 zoning). The request was submitted by Peter Dennis McCorry and signed off on by the property owner, Steve Glissendorf. The property sits behind Rim Furniture and Appliances. Documentation from a neighboring property owner, Eugene O’Neill, indi-

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cates McCorry was already living on the property. McCorry said the property is used for storage of RVs and he just wants to live in his. He told the council drivers can’t even see the RV from the highway. The town’s Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the council deny the request. Robert Rippy, inspected the site. He told the commission, “Staff is concerned that if this is allowed, it will open up the door for other commercial operators to place recreational vehicles on their property. This would lead to a drastic decline in the appearance of the commercial corridor in Star Valley. “Further, the property ... is zoned Commercial 3 (C3), which only allows a residence ‘located above the first floor or commercial buildings.’ … This section of the code states nothing about a recreational vehicle, and therefore

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Maricopa Medical Center. She was wearing a seat belt. She is the mother of the oldest child. Six feet away from the vehicle, firefighters found the body of the 6-year-old boy. They found the 15-month-old boy still inside the vehicle, but under a pile of debris, unrestrained. McCormick said there were many personal items in the vehicle, including clothes. Firefighters found the 5-month-old girl still in her car seat and alive. The car seat, however, was not properly attached. The girl was

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Highline Trail race makes marathons look easy

Amy Novotny captured this image of one of the other runners on the 50-mile Zane Grey race — twice as long as a marathon with killer views. by and

Alexis Bechman Bret Sarnquist

Rim Country is home to one of the toughest, roughest and most beautiful ultra marathons in the country and most residents have never heard of it. On Saturday, April 23, 133 athletes set off at 5 a.m. for the 27th annual Zane Grey 50 on the Highline Trail. Greeted by windy, but unusually mild weather, 72 percent of the pack went on to finish the grueling race, with the winner coming in just under 9.5 hours and the 96th and final finisher, just over 16 hours. They call it a 50-mile race, but it tops out at just under 53 miles — but who’s counting. The race runs end-to-end on the Highline Trail just below the Mogollon Rim, starting at the Pine Trailhead and finishing at the 260 Trailhead. The trail is well known in the running community for its rockiness, frequent washouts, river crossings, and exposure to the sun, especially after the Dude Fire burned over the middle of the course and destroyed the tall ponderosa stands that used to provide shade, said runner Bret Sarnquist, who also provided the information for this article. “The route is extremely rugged,” said Joe Galope, race director. “Entrants

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running ultra marathon races in the state and one of the oldest in the country, Galope said. Galope said there is a great relationship between the community and race organizers with plenty of support for permits and volun teers. The event brings in hundreds of people who stay in the hotels, eat in the restaurants, and support local shops. Runners also volunteer to do maintenance on the Highline Trail, and several groups of racers did hundreds of man hours chopping manzanita, sawing through downed trees and rebuilding washed out sections of trail before this year’s race. Other volunteers swept the

course after the race to clean up any trash or trail markers. Many runners said the beauty of the course, as well as the deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment from completing such a diffi cult race, as reasons why they come back year after year. Flagstaff resident Ian Torrence, a previous race winner, finished the run for the 13th time this year, setting a new record. “My favorite part of (the race) is at the fin ish line where you see the joy on the runners’ faces, as well as the family and friends who have witnessed their struggle throughout the day,” said Galope.

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Police are investigating the death of a Pine man found Thursday morning in his trailer. A friend went to pick up Larry Everetts, 47, from his home in the 3500 block of State Route 87 for work when he found him dead on the floor, said Det. Ron Hanse with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. Everetts worked odd jobs in the area. While investigators found blood in the trailer, there were no obvious signs of trauma. An autopsy was scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday to determine a cause of death. Hanse said they do not suspect foul play, but are still investigating. Nancy Bollard

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Rippy also reported to the council on the progress to remove horses from the Heart 6 Ranch. Back in January, the council told owner Connie Agnes that if she reduced the more than 30 horses to 12 and kept the property free of manure piles she could get a permit to operate the rescue/riding facility. The owners have until June 1 to reduce the number of horses on the three-acre parcel. Rippy told the council on March 10 he counted 23 horses on the site. Shortly before the April 19 meeting, he counted 25. Councilor Hartwell said that seems to indi cate the owners won’t comply. Town manager/attorney Tim Grier said the owners are working to move the rescue hors es to a property in Cochise County. “They are not in violation until June 1,” he said. The town received correspondence from Agnes’ attorney, David Rubin, April 13 about the Cochise County property. “… all but the allowed number of horses will be removed from the property prior to the June 1st deadline. The work at the Cochise

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staff takes the position recreational vehicles are not allowed to be used as a residence on any property zoned C3.” Rippy said he also had concerns about violations of electrical, water and septic issues. McCorry told the council he was working to have his wastewater lines connected to an existing septic system on the property. Councilor Gary Coon said the town’s ordi nance says there can’t be an occupied RV on C3 property. “If we give a special permit, we are opening a can of worms,” he said. Councilor Barbara Hartwell said the town should stick with its codes. Bobby Davis, new chairman of the Star Valley Planning and Zoning Commission, said, “We ruled not to let it happen. It was not against McCorry. The code does not allow living in an RV on (commercial) property.” McCorry told the council he does not want to live in designated parks because they don’t operate legally in regards to who they allow. “I’m not comfortable in parks,” he said. The council agreed with its P&Z Commis sion and staff and denied McCorry’s request.

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airlifted to a Valley hospital, but died shortly after arrival, McCormick said. Bob was wearing a seat belt. He is the father of the 15-month-old and 5-month-old children. “It was a sad story, a grim story,” McCormick said. “I have been a medic for 25 years and I have never had to go to a call where there were multiple pediatric deaths in the same call.” McCormick said had the children been properly restrained, they could have had a chance at survival.

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Bret and Kelly Sarnquist (left) paused in the 50-mile Zane Grey race last week for this photo by Rich McKnight. Amy Novotny took the photo on the right of a runner toiling up one of the many hills on the trail.

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have to navigate over fallen trees, through thickets of manzanita and over very rocky terrain. Finding the route can be a challenge.” On the race website, organizers strongly encourage participates to think twice before signing up. This Run Is Very Hard — Those words are plastered across the top of a page on the race’s website. It goes on to say the race is one of, if not the most, difficult 50-mile races in the country and that sections of the course are quite remote and runners are on their own. “You have to have proven that you can be self-sufficient. Race management would like to avoid having to send out search and rescue to retrieve runners on the course. We’ve had to do this several times in the past (we’re not kidding).” John Lacroix, who came from Thornton, Colo. to run the race, said the rocky trail is very challenging and the “amount of uphill also make this race special ... This area is spectacular and unique ... a real hidden gem.” Amy Sproston, a former world champion in the 100-kilometer road-running event, came down from Oregon for this year’s race, and was impressed. “The organization is top-notch, and the volunteers were super,” she said. “(This race) is one of those old-school ultras that is super tough and one that should be on every run ner’s bucket list.” This year’s winner was Charlie Ware, of Tucson, with a time of 9 hours, 24 minutes. Second overall, and the first woman, was Bethany Lewis, from Utah, with a time of 9 hours, 56 minutes. Other Arizona runners in the top-15 includ ed Lauren Coury in seventh, Jerome Jourdan in 10th, Brad Culbertson in 14th, and Jesse Alexander in 15th. The race is one of the oldest continuously

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There will be a dance concert at 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 29 in room 301 at Gila Community College, Payson. Students will demonstrate dance techniques learned from their ballet, belly, and modern dance classes. Refreshments will be served.

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Gila County latex paint disposal event

The Buckhead Mesa Landfill will coordinate a latex paint recycle day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 30 for Gila County residents. You may bring in your leftover latex paint for disposal or recycling to the Gila County Landfill. All unusable paint will be properly disposed of and the good paint will be bulked and distributed. Please read your paint can carefully, we can only accept latex paint at this event. The Gila County Buckhead Mesa Landfill is located on Highway 87, across from the entrance to the Tonto Natural Bridge. For more information, you may call the landfill at 928-476-3350.

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There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529). • Hot $100 every Monday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Win $100 Maz Cash every hour! • Maz Plinko Slot Hot Seats: Every Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. in April from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Win your share of $96K Cash! • Hogs Gone Outdooring March 7-May 8: Grand Prize Drawings for $6,000 Hunter’s

Group invites anyone interested to join the parade or cheer on participants starting at 9 a.m. The parade route is on Highway 87 from Longhorn Road to Western Village. Last year there were mascots from Little Caesars and other businesses, plus fire trucks from the Payson Fire Department and Hellsgate Fire District, and vehicles from the nursing homes.

One more week to register for T-Ball, Coach Pitch Leagues

Ponderosa Chapter #64 of the Order of the Eastern Star invites Rim residents and visitors to attend an Indoor Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 at the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. At noon on Saturday, the Masons will be selling hot dogs. Eastern Star is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping needy children, battered women, veterans, medical research and promoting education through scholarships.

The Payson Art League’s annual ’Neath the Rim Open Studio Tour is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 29, 30 and May 1. The juried show features 28 artists working in a variety of mediums, including paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, fabric and computer art. Visit 11 area studios and meet the artists. Maps to the participating studios are available at the Payson Library, the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Chamber, at various businesses around town and at the studios. For more information, go online to: www. paysonartleague.org or to www.facebook. com/paysonartleague, or call Sally Myers 928-472-8651.

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The annual Beeline Cruise-In and Car Show, presented by the Rim Country Classic Auto Club, is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Green Valley Park. The popular cruise around town by some of the classic, vintage and antique cars in the show takes place Friday afternoon, April 29 between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. See The Rim Review inside today’s Roundup for complete details and parade route. 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. • Cinco de Mayo Buffet: Thursday, May 5, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $10, Fiesta Grande Margaritas $3.95.

Moments of Life Spring Event/Open House from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at 511 S. Mud Springs Rd., Payson. It is free, open to the public and will feature music from Junction 87 and refreshments.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday

Are you finding yourself in transition? Are changes in your life causing you concern? Come and join others and explore the spiritual principles that can help you trust the process of change in your life. Classes begin May 1 and continue on May 15, 22, and 29. Donna Steckal, Ph.D. is the facilitator. The sessions will include readings, role-plays, guided meditations, journaling and prayer. The sessions will be held at Payson Community Kids, 213 S. Colcord Road from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The program is a service of Unity of Payson. For more information, go to www.unityofpayson.org.

As part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, old, unused prescriptions will be collected from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at the Walmart parking lot in Payson. If you have any questions, please contact the Payson Police Department, 928-474-5177.

Voter registration drive

To encourage unregistered residents to participate in the upcoming elections, a Payson Voter Registration Drive is planned at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30. Volunteers are requested to be at the Democratic Headquarters, 501 S. Beeline Highway by 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30. The drive is being organized by the Democratic Women of Rim Country. To sign up or for information, please call 928-468-1115 or 323-333-1296.

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Last TCCA concert of season features special offer

The Tonto Community Concert Association presents Savannah Jack in its final concert of the 2015-16 season at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1 at the Payson High School Auditorium. The concert group is making this a “Pack the House” event where adults can purchase tickets at the door for $10, either cash or check. As usual, children and students under the age of 18 will be admitted

free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. The TCCA’s goal with this special event is to have folks who have never been to one of its concerts come and see what the group is all about. Prior to the concert and at intermission, TCCA will also be showing a video summary of the upcoming season.

Blood drive

Banner Payson Medical Center has a blood drive in the main conference room from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 3. To make an appointment, call Bill Thomack at 928-472-1329 or go online to www. BloodHero.com (sponsor code: PRMC).

Prop 124 - Public Retirement Reform discussion planned

Explore the arguments for and against Proposition 124 the “Public Retirement Reform” that affects police, firemen and your taxes. The measure will be discussed at the Payson Tea Party meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. All are invited to attend. For more information, call 928-951-6774.

Special Olympics Law Enforcement Parade

The Annual Law Enforcement Parade supporting Special Olympics is Wednesday, May 4. The Payson Special Needs Family Support

The Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is taking registration now through May 6 for the Youth T-Ball and Coach Pitch Leagues. The Youth T-Ball League is for children ages 4 and 5 (by May 31, 2016). Coach Pitch is a youth league for children 6 to 8 (as of May 31, 2016). The cost to register now is $30 and includes a team jersey; a late fee of $5 will be added to the cost for children registered after May 6. Late registration will only be taken if space allows. Games are played weekday evenings at Rumsey Park beginning the week of May 31, after the Memorial Day Holiday. Practice times are determined by coaches. The league needs coaches, apply at Parks & Rec at Green Valley Park, if you have a child participating and are made a head coach, the fee for your child (one) is waived.

Threadplayers show

The Rim Country’s Threadplayers will have and exhibition of fiber art and quilts at the Payson campus of Gila Community College from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8. Admission is $2 per person. Payson GCC is at 201 N. Mud Springs Road, off East Highway 260.

Volunteers needed for Mogollon Monster Mudda

The Town of Payson Parks & Recreation department needs help with the June 3-4 Mogollon Monster Mudda at the event center. Volunteer registration staff and course marshals are needed. To learn more, email tourism@paysonaz.gov or call 928-4725110.

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Friday • Payson Art League Open Studio Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout Rim Country • 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. • Beeline Cruise-In: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., parade around town • Dance concert: 5:30 p.m., room 301, Payson GCC campus

Saturday • Beeline Cruise-In: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Green Valley Park • Payson Art League Open Studio Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout Rim Country, continues Sunday • Hospice Compassus celebrates Moments of Life: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 511 S. Mud Springs Rd., Payson • Scholarship application deadline, offered by Rim Country District of Arizona Professional Writers, details above

Looking ahead

• Payson Art League Open Studio Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., around Rim Country • Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public • TCCA concert: Savannah Jack, 2:30 p.m., PHS auditorium, special admission only $10 for adults, students with ticketed adult admitted free

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Blood Drive: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Banner Payson Medical Center conference room, call 928-472-1329 for appointment • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Prop. 124 discussion: 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, hosted by Payson Tea Party

May 4 • Special Olympics Law Enforcement Parade: 9 a.m., from Longhorn to Western Village on Beeline May 6 • JRE/PES Spring Fling Carnival: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., JRE May 7 • Benefit golf tourney for Payson Christian School, 928-474-8050 May 7 and 8 • Threadplayers exhibit, Payson GCC campus, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $2

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Haunted by the death of a child

Calandra haunts us. Her death is both a reproach and a tragedy. We let her down. We let her die. How can we ease such grief — assuage such guilt? We can think of only one thing. We must do something about child abuse and neglect. We must finally join the battle to end domestic violence. For too long, we’ve turned our eyes away. For too long, we’ve fretted and shrugged our shoulders. For too long, we’ve blamed the despairing parents. Certainly, it’s easy enough in such a case to blame the irresponsible, violent, drug-addicted parent. It’s easy enough to put the blame solely on his shoulders. But that won’t help. That only prepares the ground for the next tragedy. In today’s Roundup, we tell this grim and instructive tale in great detail. It took us more than a year to force Child Protective Services to yield up the case records and notes accumulated in the seven years caseworkers struggled to keep her with her damaged, addicted father. Even when CPS finally produced the records, they redacted so much information they left only fragments and hints. We protested, asked for intelligible copies — and waited months more. We couldn’t get the case out of our minds, our hearts — we had to know what happened. The records showed how desperately and persistently Gasoa Balas loved his daughter. But it wasn’t enough. He had suffered his own damage as a result of abuse and neglect as a child. Although his psychological records remain sealed, horrifying details leak out in the case notes. He escaped his childhood profoundly damaged and sought the solace of drugs and alcohol — as do many people who suffer such profound damage as children. But despite his love for his daughter, caseworkers should have taken her from his custody a dozen times in the short, seven years of her life. They should have placed her with her grandmother, with adequate support services. But they didn’t. They kept believing Gasoa’s excuses and taking pity on his pleas. Meanwhile, his drug and mental problems escalated — along with the damage to Calandra. Eventually, his drug use and reckless behavior crossed over into domestic violence. He brutally assaulted his girlfriend, with both Calandra and the woman’s daughter as witnesses. Payson Police arrested him, but then Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores declined to prosecute when the woman Gasoa assaulted refused to cooperate. Alas, the pattern remains tragically common in the battle to confront domestic violence. Caught in a spiral of hope and fear and need, victims want desperately to believe the apologies, the promises to change. But then, so did the caseworkers — with fatal results. Despite two years of scandal and controversy, the system for protecting children remains broken and incoherent. The reorganized Department of Child Safety receives some 135,000 reports of abuse and neglect annually — and opens cases on about 52,000 of those reports. The case backlog remains at nearly 11,000, with another 19,000 abused and neglected children in state custody. Gov. Doug Ducey and state lawmakers have responded to the crisis with a heartening increase in funding, much of it focused on not only investigating all of the cases, but giving foster families the support they so desperately need. This year’s state budget makes real progress in addressing the problem. Still, how do we make sense of Calandra’s death? First, we must not turn away. We must tell her story, like handling shattered glass with bare hands. Next, we must insist the state provide adequate funding to protect abused and neglected children. Sometimes, that means restoring these damaged families. But we must always put the safety of the child first, which means providing an adequately funded network of foster and adoptive homes. Next, we must insist that police and prosecutors also learn these painful lessons. The Payson Police Department has already resolved to notify the Department of Child Safety whenever a child is present in a domestic violence situation. Gila County prosecutors have also resolved to put child safety first — even if that means dealing with a reluctant victim. Finally, we must all get involved and protect our children — because they’re all our children. So volunteer as a child advocate for CASA, make sure you tell any politician who wants your vote they must first protect children, consider opening your home as a foster parent. The system will only work if the community — each one of us — finally rejects violence against women and children. No excuses. No qualifiers. No matter what. It breaks our heart to know it’s too late for Calandra. We failed her. We ignored the signs that the overwhelmed system had broken down. The heartbreaking file amassed over seven years shows we made the wrong choice again and again and again, unto her death. She will forever haunt us. So do not turn away. And offer her this prayer: Never again, never again, never again.

• April 30, 1927: The first women’s federal prison opens in Alderson, W.Va., to house all women serving federal sentences of more than a year. Most were imprisoned for drug and alcohol charges imposed during Prohibition. • May 1, 1931: President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City’s Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House to turn on the building’s lights. Hoover’s gesture was symbolic; while he remained in Washington, D.C., someone else flicked the switches in New York. • April 28, 1967: Boxing champion Muhammad Ali refuses to be inducted into the U.S. Army and is immediately stripped of his heavyweight title. Ali, a Muslim, cited religious reasons for his decision to forgo military service. • April 29, 1992: A jury in Los Angeles acquits four police officers who had been charged with using excessive force in arresting black motorist Rodney King. The verdict enraged the black community, prompting three days of widespread rioting, arson and looting.

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Vote yes on Prop. 123 at May 17 special election Sylvia Allen

it generates. Currently, 2.5 percent is taken out of the investment account returns. Prop. 123 would increase that distribution to 6.9 percent for 10 I am calling on Arizonans to please vote YES years and then return to the 2.5 percent after. on Prop. 123 on May 17. Early ballots are starting At the same time, the state will still be investing to be mailed out and I am very concerned at the new dollars into the fund from additional land opposition that has risen with misinformation. sales, leases, and investment earnings. Using Since the beginning of this lawsuit, I have historical data, even during the Great Recession, been involved in the discussions on how to move it is projected that the state land trust will have forward and address the looming cloud that more money at the end of this 10-year hangs above. I have heard the educaproposal than it has right now. These tion advocates that are pushing for models even account for the increased more resources for our students and distribution of 6.9 percent. There are classrooms. I have heard from all of numerous economic triggers in place to the lawyers on each side pushing their protect the state land trust. If we have case. I have heard from Treasurer Jeff an economic downturn, the Legislature DeWit and his concerns with regard to can respond and the fund can return to the state land trust. And, I have heard 2.5 percent. from my constituents who don’t want to The nonpartisan Joint Legislative pay lawyers anymore and who want to Budget Committee projects that the Sylvia Allen put this all behind us. After hearing all land trust will grow by nearly $1 billion of the facts, I voted YES to send Prop. over the next 10 years under Prop. 123. 123 to the voters of Arizona for them to approve That means we will maintain the health of the a settlement to a lawsuit which puts $3.5 billion trust to fund future generations of students, the over 10 years into Arizona classrooms without way the trust was intended. Not only will the land raising new taxes. trust continue to grow through the investment of I have complete confidence in Prop. 123, and the current funds, it will also grow through new I believe strongly in the safeguards placed in revenue that will be coming in from either the the proposition to protect the principal of the sale of state lands, new mining claims, grazing land trust. Furthermore, I firmly believe that leases, or recreation fees. Right now, Arizona we do not need congressional approval because has over 9.2 million acres of unsold trust land Congress made the necessary changes to the worth over $70 billion backing up the current $5 enabling act in the 1990s. Even Congressman billion trust. As lands are sold over the years, John Shadegg testified during the special ses- the proceeds will add to the fund, growing the sion to refer Prop. 123 to voters that he did not available dollars for education as intended by believe Arizona needed additional approval from Arizona’s founders. Congress. Further proof of this is when Arizona The state was being sued over an inflation voters gave their approval to reform the state formula that the state could not pay during the land trust distributions in 2012 to a steady 2.5 recession and $3 billion deficit. The education percent. associations that brought the suit, which include The majority of the $3.5 billion in funding will the teachers union, the Arizona School Board come from Arizona’s state land trust fund, an Association and the Arizona School Business invested account that earns income annually and Officials, support this settlement. At the time of has nearly doubled in value over the past five the settlement, the case was under appeal. Who years. Arizona’s Permanent Land Endowment knows how much longer it would have continued Trust Fund is currently worth $5 billion, and the draining tax dollars for the lawyers? Settling the trust earns money each year from the sale or suit is a win for everyone. lease of state land and the investment earnings Prop. 123 is a way to get extra money into by

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education without raising taxes and stressing the general fund. I will say this again. It allows money outside the general fund to go to education along with money from the general fund. That is why we could restore JTED/CTE funding! If we are forced to settle the suit through the general fund, we will be pressured to raise taxes or to cut other programs. Our current governor, Doug Ducey, had been the treasurer before he was elected governor, and he understands the state land trust fund and how it operates. His proposal was to find a way to utilize this fund and settle this lawsuit without raising taxes and putting a strain on the general fund. The opposition to Prop. 123 is all political and sour grapes from many sides. I am very disappointed in Treasurer DeWit, whom I feel is spreading false information and giving wrong facts about our budget situation. The treasurer does not create policy. He administers it as part of the Executive Branch. He says he is protecting the fund, but many who I trust who are in the trenches every day support this plan. These include Joint Legislative Budget Committee, constitutional lawyers, and our own Senate president, who would never support a plan that would harm our state land trust or support something unconstitutional. If Prop. 123 does not pass, the lawsuit is not settled, and we are back to the drawing board and in court. I am sick that this opposition has come from our own side and at a time when this is such a good thing for our schools. We are in budget process right now, and I can tell you that there is such a strain on the state to fund many programs and initiatives. For example, the Department of Child Safety is asking for another $50 million above what they currently receive. Their budget is approaching close to $1 billion a year. Our general fund spending total is just shy of $10 billion. We are also hearing strong pushes to restore some financial support to the universities and transportation infrastructure programs. I would never support a plan I thought was harmful to our state trust lands and future school children. I ask you to please support and vote YES for Prop. 123 on May 17.

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Watch out for speed trap Editor: I’m probably gonna regret this but: If you have friends or family traveling the Beeline, please advise them of the speed trap between milepost 235 and 240, just south of Rye. We Paysonites are already aware that there are two or more DPS patrol cars running radar in this location at any given time. This straight stretch begs the drivers who have been driving the curvy mountain roads to finally put their foot down on this; probably the safest five miles of road in Arizona. It is hard to accept that this type of enforcement is in the best interests of Arizona drivers ... this is not “serve and protect” ... this is pick the pockets of our neighbors and unknowing travelers from out of state, and ourselves should we forget about the trap. New Mexico drivers seem

to be stopped a lot since there aren’t so many patrolmen on the back roads in their state. DPS officials should be ashamed of this audacious practice, but then money is really the impetus here, isn’t it? Ted Paulk

What actually happened ... Editor: This is actually what happened. The Democrats wanted the dark money and they saw a way to get it. They let the Republicans pass the bill allowing the dark money which they were getting and wanted. After the Republicans passed the bill, they pretended to stand against it and blame the Republicans. A win-win for the Democrats. Look at the sources of the dark money. Unions, really. Since when have unions been a

big supporter of Republicans? LLCs and corporations are also contributing. I watch and I see that the majority of this money coming from these two go to progressive Democrats. I don’t see any huge amounts of money here. What I do see is Senator Allen, Representative Barton and Representative Thorpe working diligently for their district. They are courageous when one hears about the slings and arrows pointed at them all of the time. Perhaps of more concern should be sanctuary cities, the release of illegal alien felons by the federal government, open borders, Fast and Furious, Benghazi, loss of coal electric generating plants, more Arizona land to the feds and on and on. I see all the laws broken in the last seven years by government. I’m planning on voting for Allen, Barton and Thorpe because I know they are our watch dogs. Glenda Philippe

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Prop. 123 assailed as raid on trust fund

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Deputy state treasurer offers scathing critique of land trust withdrawal for school districts by

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Arizona has plenty of money to settle a school inflation lawsuit without taking more money out of the state land trust already reserved for schools, Deputy State Treasurer Mark Swenson told the Payson Tea Party on Tuesday. Swenson urged voters to reject Proposition 123, arguing it will cost schools money in the long run — and will force some districts to raise property tax rates in the short run. “Proposition 123 is not what they’re advertising,” said Swenson, who has served under four previous state treasurers. Swenson even worked for Treasurer Doug Ducey before he became governor. As governor, Ducey negotiated the settlement of the festering lawsuit stemming from the state’s failure fund inflation for K-12 schools, in defiance of the terms of a voter initiative dating back to 2000. Swenson said contrary to the claims of its supporters, Proposition 123 would indirectly result in a $40 million increase in property taxes in some districts statewide. Moreover, the roughly $350 million raised would go to the districts with no strings attached, which means there’s no guarantee it would go into the classroom. Payson plans 4% pay raise

The Payson School Board has already decided that it would devote most of the $480,000 it hopes to get from Proposition 123 to an across-the-board pay raise for its roughly 300 employees. Teachers have not had a raise in seven years, although they did get a year-end bonus one year. Now Swenson has joined with four previous state treasurers to oppose Proposition 123. If voters approve the measure it will settle the lawsuit by injecting $350 million in new money annually for the next decade, 60 percent of it by increasing distribution from the cash account of the state land trust from 2.5 percent to 6.9 percent for 10 years. “It gives me no joy to stand up here and disagree with Doug Ducey,” said Swenson, acknowledging that the issue has driven a wedge between the governor and Treasurer Jeff DeWit — both Republicans. Swenson argued that if voters reject Proposition 123, State Treasurer Jeff DeWit has said he would go to court to certify that the state has enough money to pay the roughly $338 million this year the courts have already ordered the state to pay. The state has a growing surplus estimated at about $600 million, with another $430 million in the state’s rainy day fund. Swenson said the state could afford to fund inflation going forward even without take an extra $178 million annually from the state land trust by increasing distributions from 2.5 percent to 6.9 percent annually. One lawsuit for another

He said projections suggest the state can’t afford to take more than 3.45 percent annually from the $5 billion cash account for the $70 billion state land trust without risking dipping into the principal in future years. If the state does start sending the principal due to the increased distributions, it could prompt the federal government to sue the state, he said. “You’d just be exchanging one lawsuit for another,” he predicted. The federal government gave Arizona 10.5 million acres when it became a state in 1912, on the condition Arizona use the money generated for K-12 schools, with roughly 13 percent going to universities, prisons and the pioneer homes. Congress put stringent conditions on sale of lands from the trust and use of the resulting money because states like California frittered away their state lands — mostly in sweetheart sales to politically connected developers, he said. Swenson also made the controversial assertion that Proposition 123 will actually boost property taxes, although Gov. Ducey and other proponents have insisted

the measure represents the only way to get new money into the system without raising taxes. Swenson said Proposition 123 would raise the base rate for state support of K-12 school. That would trigger a complicated set of adjustments in property tax rates that would actually raise property taxes in districts that either benefit from a voter-approved budget override or qualify as a “non-state aid” district, under a system intended to equalize per-student spending between high-wealth and lowwealth districts. Several people in the audience, including Payson School Board member Shirley Dye, questioned that statement — saying they understood that Payson currently benefits from the state equalization formulas, since it’s a relatively low-wealth district. Swenson said he was sure that Payson was listed on a spreadsheet listing non-state aid districts he reviewed before driving up from Phoenix to give his speech. Payson Superintendent Greg Wyman said Payson isn’t a “nonstate-aid” district, because it has relatively low property tax values. In fact, the state equalization formulas give Payson an extra $3 million paid in by property taxes paid in high-wealth districts. However, he said he also understood that property tax payers in some other districts might see their rates rise if Proposition 123 passes. The opponents of Proposition 123 have waged a shoestring campaign against the widely supported initiative, with a budget of $10,000 compared to the $4 million raised to support it. So far, the initiative remains comfortably ahead in the polls, with mail-in ballots hitting mailboxes last week. State can afford to settle

The school districts who sued to force the state to restore the illegally withheld inflation adjustment now support Proposition 123, reasoning it’s the best deal they’re likely to get after years of legal deadlock. However, Swenson said the state could easily fund a settlement without touching the cash account in the state land trust. For starters, the state is in the process of phasing in a cut in corporate income tax that will ultimately reduce revenues by an estimated $350 million annually. Moreover, state revenues have started to rise with the recovery of the economy. Moreover, the state continues to take in more tax revenue than budget planners forecast back in June. Swenson told representatives of the school districts “you blinked too soon. You never make a budget deal in October — you wait until January when the budget numbers come out.” He said that in addition to the $450 million rainy day fund, the state should have a $500 million cash surplus in June, then $600 million in another year and $800 million in two years. Over four years, the state should rack up a $1.2 billion surplus, based on current spending plans. “Today we’ve got $700 million more cash on hand than a year ago — the cash is there,” said

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Deputy State Treasurer Mark Swenson urged voters to reject Proposition 123 in an appearance in Payson, saying the state has enough money to settle an inflation lawsuit brought by schools without increasing payouts from the state land trust. Swenson. However, contacted later Superintendent Wyman said, “There is money in the general fund, but I am not sure it is sustainable over the next 10 years. Currently, that figure is at around $600 million plus $400 million in the rainy day fund. This will not fund the 10 years and once used, the state revenue would have to exceed state expenses at a number above and beyond this in order to ensure there was more money in the future. As long as the state continues a philosophy of tax cuts, the amount of revenue coming into the state will continue to shrink making it hard to address the long-term viability of funding for education.” What will lawmakers do?

Gov. Doug Ducey has predicted that if voters reject Proposition 123, lawmakers will assume voters no longer consider education a high priority and might then refuse to negotiate any settlement with the school districts that sued. However, Swenson painted a different scenario. He said if Treasurer DeWit went to court to certify the state had the money to settle the lawsuit, lawmakers could want to settle — using the state’s surplus rather than the land trust. “Lawmakers would say, ‘Why aren’t we settling this lawsuit with the money we have on hand?’ If you have that kind of money laying around — you can get 16 (Senate) and 31 (House) votes. They may not all be Republican votes — but they could say, ‘Pay the schools — let’s get out of this lawsuit.’” ‘But isn’t it their fault?’

One audience member interjected, “But isn’t it their fault we have the lawsuit?” “Well, yeah,” said Swenson. He called Proposition 123 the worst public finance idea he’d seen in his long career with the Legislature, because it would ultimately reduce the amount of money for schools — not increase it. He noted that for the first 88 years, the cash account in the land trust barely grew, remaining below about $1 billion — although it distributed less than $30 million annually to schools. That’s because the investment rules required the state to put all the money in bonds that were very low-yield, but perfectly safe. Voters approved a change in the distribution formula in 1999, which allowed the state to put 60 percent of the fund into the stock

market. That resulted in a much faster growth rate in the fund, but the distribution formula resulted in payouts of $80 million one year and then zero in the next year. Land trust fund growing

So the state changed the rules once again to smooth out the distributions — resulting in the current 2.5 percent payout formula. With investment returns averaging 6 percent and the payout held to 2.5 percent, the amount in the cash fund doubled — rising from $2.5 billion to $5 billion. That resulted this year in a record $100 million payout to schools. Without the increased payout required by Proposition 123, the value of the fund would double again — with a permanent increase in the payout. The stalled or slowed growth of the fund would ultimately cost schools far more in the long run than they’ll gain in the short term. He said the governor ignored Treasurer DeWit’s suggestion he hold the payout below about 5.45 percent and lawmakers rushed the proposition onto the ballot within 36 hours of Ducey arranging the deal.

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Case records reveal long, heart-rending drift into tragedy Roundup investigation highlights tragically common theme in cases of domestic violence: The failure of the system to protect a child From page 1A violence, Calandra lay dead alongside the highway. As before, Balas assaulted a woman. This time he fled the scene as police arrived — with Calandra in the back seat. He nearly ran down several officers, then fled at speeds approaching 100 miles an hour, although police backed off of the pursuit. When Balas rolled his car at the Corvair Curve, Calandra was ejected from the back. He didn’t mean to do it. He was intoxicated. Scared. Running from the police. Not that it mattered in the end. Calandra’s death came despite seven years of failed interventions by a broken, underfunded, incoherent system that does not have the resources to research the totality of the dangers children face. A parade of caseworkers repeatedly returned Calandra to her father, despite his ongoing problems, as revealed by hundreds of pages of records obtained by the Roundup in response to a Freedom of Information request. The law makes it possible to unseal CPS case records — but only after a child has died. The Roundup requested the records and waited for close to a year for the state to complete the request. Even then, the state blacked out so much information it was almost impossible to piece together what happened and why. The Roundup renewed its request for less heavily redacted records and received a new round of disclosures months later. The following account of the failure of the system to protect either Calandra or the women who ended up in violent and dangerous relationships with Balas comes mostly from CPS records, reports by the Payson Police Department and interviews with Calandra’s grandmother, Donna Ferguson, who had custody of Calandra for brief periods. To this day, Ferguson still does not understand why CPS gave Calandra to Balas. “That’s the question that keeps on in my mind. It’s just so hard to comprehend. If they hadn’t, she’d be alive today — I really believe that,” said Ferguson. The picture painted by Balas’ own words and caseworker reports illuminates the complicated nature of working with struggling families. One crucial set of records remains sealed — the psychosocial evaluation of Balas himself, which was prepared in advance of his sentencing. In court, his attorney said Balas suffered from serious and persistent abuse and neglect as a child. However, the full evaluation in the presentencing report remains sealed. Overall, however, the case does underscore the way family violence perpetuates itself from one generation to the next. The haunting question

The records raise a haunting question: If the authorities had taken the increasing brutality of Balas’ domestic violence incidences more seriously, would Calandra still be alive? But Balas was shrewd. Just as women hold onto hope in the cycle of violence when the abuser shows remorse, so Balas put on his best behavior and jumped through all of the hoops. Between the high turnover rate and lack of resources, CPS failed to react to the pattern — early arrests for driving stolen vehicles and carrying illegal weapons, the continued problems with drugs and alcohol and finally the domestic violence case police and prosecutors never reported to social workers. Perhaps that’s because caseworkers also saw that Calandra and her father desperately loved each other. “He loved her,” said Ferguson, “That’s what’s so bothersome. She loved him unconditionally — (but) people make these terrible, terrible wrong decisions.” And that lies at the heart of this case. Wrong decisions made at every turn. If the system took the domestic violence seriously, everything might have turned out differently. In an essay published by the American Bar Association, author Howard A. Davidson wrote about a national study that found children who live in violent homes often eventually experience abuse themselves. “When spouse abuse was severe, one study found 77 percent of the children in those homes had also been abused,” wrote Davidson. But Calandra didn’t die of abuse, she died from neglect — the most common reason courts remove children from their homes. The extensive reports from CPS show that from the moment of her birth, Calandra seemed too much effort for parents ill-prepared to raise a child because both struggled with their own serious issues. Trouble from the start

Calandra was born to Gasoa Balas and Julie Ferguson on Jan. 23, 2005. Even in the hospital of her birth, CPS responded to a report the mother’s drug use posed a possible danger to her newborn child. In the heavily redacted CPS report, someone close to Julie and the hospital staff reported their fears that Julie could not adequately care for the newborn. “__ was happy that this supervisor called, and stated that __ and other hospital staff were concerned that the (mother) may not be appropriate to care for the new baby born on 1/23/05. According to __, (the mother) has walked in and out of the hospital today (three different times) and had to be brought back by the boyfriend (Balas).” When CPS showed up, Balas’ anger flared. He resented the intrusion into his life. In fact, throughout Balas’ exchanges with CPS over the years, he repeatedly told them he adored his daughter and needed to take care of her, while at the same time expressing his resentment of the CPS intrusion. “Due to the threat and the concern for CPS and hospital staff safety, Scottsdale PD was also called,” states the CPS

report. “After about an hour, Balas finally agreed to hand the baby over to CPS ... the case manager then explained to Balas that a background check would be done and he would have to find a new place to live because he and the child would not be able to reside with (the mother).” Donna, Julie’s mother, said her daughter had five children, one of which lives with Donna. The others live with other family members or foster families. “My daughter — I was never able to have her evaluated mentally. I’m pretty sure she’s bipolar,” said Donna. “She loved her children — but seemed not to be a mother after two years.” The case manager who came to the hospital explained that CPS took the child from the parents to conduct an investigation. After 72 hours, Balas convinced the caseworkers that the mother would not have access to the child and he had an adequate place for the two to live. CPS agreed and gave Calandra to Balas. Donna had another theory on why CPS gave Calandra to Balas. She said Calandra was born with a problem, which concerned the hospital and CPS. “CPS didn’t tell me this — but she was actually taken from my daughter and him when she was born. They didn’t want either one to have her. They put her in with a foster family that night she was born. Josh (Balas) told me, they were fearful she was going to expire — so they just automatically gave her to him.” Returned to her father

For the first two years, everything went well, although Balas continued to struggle with issues rooted in his own childhood. These resulted in Calandra again facing danger through neglect as Balas indulged in the use of drugs to cope. A report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine stated that “neglect” accounts for more than three-quarters of the 6 million annual reports of child maltreatment. The report says the consequences of neglect include, lack of proper medical care, safe food and shelter, nurturing relationships, access to proper schooling, and adequate supervision. All of these factors result in developmental, health and psychological problems. Society ends up paying for these problems through the criminal justice system, welfare and social services. In April of 2007, someone who knew Balas and Calandra’s state of affairs filed another report with CPS against Balas. The person reported Balas did not have a job, but made money selling magazines and stolen cars on eBay. They said Balas frequently used marijuana and took Calandra everywhere, driving erratically while high. The person reporting described a specific event at a grocery store to illustrate Balas’ indifference to Calandra. “Father and the child went to the grocery store this morning at 3 a.m. because father had ‘the damn munchies.’ Father bought junk food for himself. The child was in the cart at the grocery store. When father exited the store, he parked the cart in front of the store with the child still in it. Father then walked to his car completely forgetting about the child. __ stood nearby the child to see how long it took father to remember her. After five minutes, father returned to the cart and got the child. The child was not injured because __ was watching her. When father placed the child in the car, he just sat her on the back passenger seat. After 10 minutes, father remembered he needed to put her in the car seat.” On April 2, CPS and law enforcement showed up at Balas’ apartment to find dirty dishes in the sink, junk food in the kitchen. Calandra was sick, surrounded by filthy clothes and bedding. Balas was high on marijuana and possibly alcohol. “The father was cited by police and CPS removed (Calandra)

• See Calandra’s, page 7A

Roots of Tragedy Calandra died when her father rolled his car (top) as he fled police. A year prior to her death, Payson Police arrested him for a domestic violence incident. These photos show the bedroom (above, middle) in which he assaulted his girlfriend (above). He cut off her hair with scissors and tried to flush it down the toilet when police arrived (left). Neither police nor prosecutors reported the assault to Child Protective Services, which had been bouncing Calandra in and out of her father’s custody for seven years.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, April 29, 2016

Department of Child Safety still overwhelmed by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Here’s the terrible part, Calandra was one of the lucky ones. Department of Child Safety workers responded promptly to the report that she faced danger from her parents because of drug use. CPS quickly removed her from her parents’ custody and opened a case that extended, off and on, for seven years. They repeatedly removed her from her father’s custody as he completed drug treatment and parenting programs. It didn’t help. It didn’t save her. At the critical moment, the system failed to act on the growing, but fragmented evidence that her father had spun out of control. Meanwhile, the overwhelmed system designed to protect children from abuse and neglect staggers from controversy to investigation — plagued by a lack of resources, the rising scope of the problem, a critical lack of placements for children, a 50 percent caseworker turnover rate and a stubborn backlog of cases investigators just don’t have time to look into. Still, two years of roiling political crisis has moved reform of the system to the top of the political agenda — with big, new infusions of money in each of the past three years. The trend continues again in this year’s relatively austere state budget — with a pro-

posed $134 million, two-year increase in the budget for the Department of Child Safety, much of it focused on improving services to keep children safely in their homes or place them in safe, nurturing foster homes. Even so, the problems have persisted — with only grudging and marginal improvements since the revelation that the old Child Protective Services had simply classified 16,000 potential serious reports of abuse and neglect as “not investigated” grabbed headlines and triggered legislative action. Gov. Doug Ducey appointed one of the whistleblowers who revealed the backlog as the head of the reorganized and agency, renamed the Department of Child Safety. However, Director Greg McKay has struggled to convince lawmakers things have improved. The agency gets 135,000 reports of abuse and neglect annually and opens investigations on 52,000 of those reports. The “backlog” of potentially valid reports not investigated stood at about 16,000 at the height of the crisis when Gov. Jan Brewer was in office. It now stands at about 11,000. McKay appeared repeatedly before legislative committees to explain the stubborn persistence of the problem. The agency struggled to hire enough caseworkers to keep up with the new reports, much less significantly reduce

the backlog. The problem was compounded by a turnover rate topping 40 percent for the caseworkers, who generally make much less than school teachers. The agency received an extra $29 million in the wake of the scandal centered on the 13,000 not-investigated cases, including $23 million in state funds and $6 million in federal funds. Nonetheless, a year later the backlog had grown to 16,000. An auditor general’s report blasted the agency for fragmented and inconsistent services, a lack of sufficient investigations and a failure to provide follow up services. The lack of payment and support for foster parents has caused a critical shortage to develop. Even after an investigation reveals a child is in danger, caseworkers face a separate struggle to find a safe place to place them. In some cases, caseworkers had to put children on cots in CPS offices. Currently, the state has some 19,000 abused and neglected children in its care, a significant increase over the past several years. Of those, 8,000 are with family members supervised by a caseworker, and 7,000 are in licensed foster homes. Another 7,600 are in group homes — which most child welfare experts say generally isn’t the best setting for a traumatized child.

An effort in the Legislature to provide more help for foster parents stalled over a dispute about whether married gay and lesbian couples could serve as foster parents, in accord with recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. A host of studies demonstrates that foster children often face profound problems, both in terms of education and mental health. Many of those problems stem from the abuse and neglect that landed them in the system. However, the instability, lack of services and insecurity they suffer as they often bounce from one foster home to another without adequate services can compound the emotional trauma. McKay called the lack of foster homes and resources to support foster families an “immense problem,” along with the number of children in the system and the years of uncertainty between when a child enters the system and when they can be cleared for placement in a permanent adoptive home. The system has also struggled with the attempt to introduce new rules governing investigations and placements. The new rules were supposed to give caseworkers more flexibility in conducting investigations and making placements. However, lawmakers complained the rules could also make it much harder to determine whether caseworkers were actually investigating reports of abuse

and neglect. McKay admitted the system suffered “a bit of a breakdown” in implementing the new rules and explaining the need for them to lawmakers. He said part of the problem stemmed from the overwhelming impact on the 1,000 caseworkers who must investigate 52,000 new cases every year, tend to the needs of the 19,000 children in the system — and also reduce the backlog. The agency should get more resources in the budget for 2016-17 nearing final work in the Legislature. Reportedly the budget would include the following new money: • $2.7 million this year and $2.7 million next year to hire contractors to work on the backlog of children who haven’t had mandated services and cases with no activity for two months. • $13.8 million for investigations and operations. • $10.3 million for out-of-home placements in foster homes. • $12.5 million for out-of-home support-services growth. • $8 million for emergency and residential placement. • $2 million for foster families. • $5 million for preventive services for families. • $6.4 million for adoptive families. • $2 million for child-care growth.

Calandra’s death was a tragedy years in the making From page 6A due to the father’s impairment as he was clearly unable to parent and the child was at risk of harm,” said the CPS report. Donna said she was called at this time, but because Balas lived in Prescott and she in the Phoenix area, the courts decided it best Calandra have a foster parent so he could visit her on a regular basis. Reports of neglect

Reports from friends showed Balas had a long way to go to learn effective and appropriate parenting skills: “__ is concerned as he always calls Calandra “little Mama”. __ feels he has weird parenting ideas, has told __ he doesn’t want Calandra in day care as they would have all the fun with her and he would just have her at night. __ states he (Balas) advocates drinking and seems not to comprehend what child needs. “He is very dense at times.” __ states he is very domineering and always has to be in charge.” This started a months-long effort to teach Balas how to parent his child, get off of drugs and alcohol, face his own demons and stabilize his life with a job and a decent place to live. Balas seemed to throw himself into the effort, “Father has been working very diligently to get his child back,” wrote a caseworker. “He has had some drawbacks in regards to having a dual diagnosis of (redacted) but continued treatment as advised.” He wrote CPS a long list of what Calandra liked and disliked. “Calandra Balas — things about her, ‘Lil MaMa’ “She is not allowed around pools. “She is scared of the dark! “She likes juices & milk with naps, & nite nite. “She does like to use the potty, but still needs Huggies pull ups. “She’s allergic to Pampers & cheap diaper brands! “She likes the channle (sic) 8 morning programs cartoons. “She likes eggs in the morning, or ceral (sic), oatmeal. “She likes to pick out own outfit for the day. “She likes to nap or nite nite with someone in arms reach, she likes to draw & play with dolls. “Calandra is a daredevil, she’ll try to jump from things.” After a series of parenting classes, Balas started to show CPS he could take care of Calandra, wrote a caseworker. “Balas was Crime scene photos waiting for TW when TW arrived at work. He looked very well. He was well groomed and dressed in what appeared to be fairly new Payson Police responding to a domestic violence call found Gasoa clothes ... Balas said that he has a job at __ doing sprinkler work Balas’ girlfriend bruised and bleeding and bits of her hair scattered ... Balas asked about getting Calandra back and TW told him that throughout the apartment. Despite the violence of the incident, it did not trigger a call to Child Protective Services. he is on the right track.” At another visit, the caseworker provided similarly positive A year later, Balas nearly ran down three police officers as he fled the feedback of Balas, “TW picked up Calandra at __ day care and scene of an alleged sexual assault. The police photos below mark the then picked up Balas and transported them both down to Phoenix positions of the officers and evidence at the scene. for a bonding assessment with Dr. Moe. During the trip, Balas sat in the back with Calandra and played with her and fed her lunch. Calandra seemed very happy to see Balas and he was also excited to see her.” The CPS records show months of hard work on Balas’ part: Clean hair follicle drug tests, enrollment in parenting classes, a paternity test, a steady job with income, a new apartment with a bedroom. And the record notes Balas would bring flash cards to help Calandra increase her vocabulary. A psychiatric exam suggested Balas suffered from more than one mental illness, but the report itself remains sealed. Despite this, the caseworkers trusted this new Balas because they desperately wanted to believe. Again returned to her father

In February of 2008, CPS returned Calandra to Balas. Caseworkers continued to check on the pair. A May 20, 2008 report states, “The family has made progress towards self-sufficiency and are doing well. Dad is working, has transportation, has ___ for support and is aware of how to utilize community resources.” But it’s a huge job to stay on top of all the families in the CPS system. Many things can fall through the cracks. Each year, the Department of Health and Human Services reports statistics on the work CPS agencies throughout the country have accomplished. In a 2014 national report, CPS checked up on 3.2 million children. Caseworkers dismissed 2.5 million of those as “non-victims.” Caseworkers classified 686,000 as abused or neglected. Tragically, 1,640 died. In Arizona, CPS receives more than 135,000 reports of abuse each year. Of those, roughly 50,000 are considered worthy of investigation. Between April 2014 and March of 2016, Arizona CPS assigned 84,974 investigations. After 60 days, 25,043 of those cases were closed. At the same time, Arizona CPS has about a 50 percent staff turnover rate each year. That poses a terrible challenge in following cases. At the same time it’s difficult to find any reports on the effectiveness of intervention. The only thing that even describes how interventions work is the American Humane Organization’s guidebook on how CPS organizations approach an intervention. When it comes to neglect, as in Calandra’s case, the AHO says,

“neglectful parents or caregivers are often considered psychologically immature, usually as a result of their own lack of nurturing as children.” A CPS report raised concerns about Balas’ capacity to parent. “TW sees that Josh is searching for a family. However, his expectations of C are not realistic or appropriate. He gets upset when she doesn’t show him constant love and affection. The overall basis of what __ was saying was that __ was concerned about Josh’s parenting. He would have clothes for her that went from 6 mos to 4 yrs. He didn’t seem to provide her with proper nutrition. __believes that Josh loves C, but his kind of love is not healthy and that he most likely can’t give her a good life.” For the next four years, the reports on Balas and Calandra sporadically come in. Then in 2009, someone close to Balas reported to CPS suspicions that Balas or someone else was sexually abusing Calandra. Donna said she believed a male in Balas’ sphere had abused Calandra.

“We were called at midnight by CPS and asked if we could take care of her,” she said, “They ... told us that we can tell you now that there have been sexual abuse charges against Mr. Balas — I took her down to Mesa family services — they thought she was OK. She had been sexually abused, but we don’t know who it was. It wasn’t unknown for him to leave her with people — baby sit and this and that — to leave her with a male person — I never could find out who — that person could still be out there.” According the CPS report, Balas blamed someone who visited his home; the records have redacted the name of the person. But CPS gave Calandra back to Balas after a forensic interview failed to validate the alleged abuse, but did note Calandra was behind for her age. She was 4 1/2, but could not count four fingers. She also could not identify various parts of her body. “She was behaving more like a 2-year-old. She wasn’t able to name her eyes, nose or head,” said the report. “The criminal investigation is being closed due to the child not disclosing any abuse.” Balas again told caseworkers how much Calandra meant to him. “(Balas) stated that he had custody of his daughter (Calandra), since she was 4 days old and that he will do anything to protect her. Her stated that Calandra has __ when she was born and that is why she is kind of delayed developmentally. He said he is teaching the child on his own with flash cards. He stated that he was living with his ___.” A report of domestic violence

After that, Balas moved Calandra to Payson, where CPS lost track of them, said Donna. “He takes her up to Payson and (CPS) never follows through what’s happening with her,” she said. “I just don’t understand why they didn’t even notify us — and ask, have you had Calandra — and this and that. We could have told them she’s in Payson ....” Balas found a girlfriend and moved in with her and her daughter. Then came the dreadful morning of Aug. 11, 2011. Neighbors called the police after hearing screams and sounds of an argument. When Officer Billy Hoffman arrived, Balas’ girlfriend answered the door. She had blood on her hair and shirt. “She said he cut her hair and forced it down her throat,” wrote Hoffman. The argument had started at 7 p.m. over Calandra’s treatment of the girlfriend’s daughter. The girlfriend told police that for the past five months Balas and Calandra had lived with she and her daughter. The couple ended the argument by 10:30 p.m. and went to bed. However, the woman started up the argument again at 3:30 a.m. when she woke to use the restroom. Balas blew his top. “He grabbed my hair,” said the girlfriend. “He started choking me on the bed. He was choking me with his forearm.” Calandra was sleeping on the couch as all this unfolded. The girlfriend’s daughter slept in her bedroom. Balas denied everything. However, officers said he tried to flush the hair down the toilet and hid the scissors he used to cut the hair. Police gathered their evidence and presented the case to the county prosecutor’s office. However, then-Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores decided not to pursue the assault or domestic violence charges because Balas’ girlfriend declined to testify against him. Current deputy county attorney Shawn Fuller did not work in Gila County at the time, but said the Payson Police did an excellent job putting together evidence. “Payson PD did an unbelievably good job: complete statements, photographs,” he said, “(but) it’s very difficult to prosecute (if the) victim is caught in a situation where the abuser is either the breadwinner or they intimidate the victim ... If the investigation doesn’t get really good statements — and they don’t get photographed — then it’s hard to disprove what the victim is going to say if they’re recalcitrant.” Victims who won’t testify in hopes of repairing their relationship remain one of the biggest problems in prosecuting domestic violence cases. After Calandra’s death, Fuller tried this domestic violence case and a jury found Balas guilty. A judge sentenced him to 12 years in prison. Incredibly enough, neither the police nor prosecutors reported the incident to Child Protective Services — although two young girls witnessed the violence. By way of explanation, the police report offered, “Neither girl was injured.” However, a report by the U.S. Department of Justice, found that the type of violence used in domestic violence outbursts determines the amount of risk a victim faces from serious injury to death. Choking was a significant risk factor. Other factors included the frequency of attacks, the frequency of violence, and the frequency of abuse of alcohol and/or drugs. (https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/jr000250.pdf)

• See The system fails, page 10A

Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, April 29, 2016

Corporation Commission candidate blasts ‘corrupt’ system Bill Mundell decries impact of dark money on regulators by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

The system’s corrupt. He wants to fix it. That’s the pitch former state lawmaker and Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bill Mundell made during a recent campaign stop in Payson. Mundell keyed on Arizona Public Service’s independent, dark money expenditure of $3-$8 million to influence Arizona Corporation Commission elections two years ago in his call for reform of the system — and a corporation commission free from obligations to the corporations they regulate. “I’m disheartened by the behavior of the commission,” Mundell told the Democratic Women of Rim Country at Tiny’s Restaurant during an appearance in his campaign to return to the ACC board. The commission not only regulates the state’s privately owned utilities, it also regulates water companies — like the Payson Water Company. ‘Isn’t it ironic...’

Mundell said he’s running as a Clean Elections candidate, which means he needs to raise 2,100 contributions of at least $5 each before qualifying for public funding of his campaigns. “Isn’t it ironic that you have to fill out a form to make a $5 clean elections contribution — with name, rank and serial number — but APS can spend $8 million in dark money to get the commissioners it wants elected and disclose nothing.” Mundell said that the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United has unleashed a flood a corporate and special interest money, without so much as a disclosure of the amount spent or the

source of the money. ‘We call it the circle of corruption’

“We call it the circle of corruption. APS takes a portion of your bill, funnels it to a corporation commission election. Maybe they have a P.O. box and consultants who buy commercials to run the ads to defeat or elect their candidates. They elected the two Republican candidates last time. Who do you think those commissioners are going to listen to when there’ s a rate case pending? Are they going to listen to you or me, or will they listen to the APS executives?” The dark money struggle has been largely focused on the commission’s regulations of solar energy. Spending allegedly by APS favored Republicans Doug Little and Tom Forese and trashed a slate of Democrats who said they would create new incentives for homeowners and utilities to shift to solar energy. Solar companies waged a much more modest dark money campaign on the opposite side of the issue. Battle over solar energy

Once elected, Doug Little and Tom Forese favored an APS plan to impose a standby fee on people who install new solar power systems in their homes. APS argued that people with solar systems who essentially sell excess energy back to APS use so little conventional power that they’re not paying their fair share of the infrastructure costs. APS sought permission to impose a monthly fee ahead of its next, major rate case — but backed off the plan in the face of a public outcry. Several investigations have swirled around the commission ever since the

last election. Commissioner Bob Burns has refused to support any request made by APS until the utility reveals exactly how much money it spent on the last election — and demonstrates whether any of that money came from ratepayer funds. He also asked Attorney General Mark Brnovich for a ruling on whether the commission can compel APS to reveal its dark money spending. Brnovich himself reportedly benefited significantly from the APS dark money spending. Dark money spending also significantly benefited Gov. Doug Ducey in the last election. Plagued by controversies

The Corporation Commission has been plagued by other political controversies. For instance, Commissioner Susan Bitter Smith resigned from the commission amidst claims that her consulting work for a cable company constituted a conflict of interest with her responsibility to regulate other divisions of the same company. Former House Speaker Andy Tobin has been enmeshed in controversy of his own due to another alleged conflict of interest — this one posed by a relative’s job with a utility company. His son-in-law works for a solar energy company. Tobin initially recused himself from voting on matters relating to the company, but has now decided that it doesn’t pose a conflict after all — despite the opinion of a lawyer for the commission. He’s trying to get a bill through the Senate to change the conflict of interest laws. In the meantime, Commissioner Bob

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Former state senator and Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bill Mundell made a campaign stop in Payson to blast the impact of dark money on the commission that regulates utilities.

Stump continues to battle allegations that he may have violated campaign laws by helping coordinate dark money campaigns supporting Forese and Little. Stump disposed of his cell phone with hundreds of texts messages sent during the campaign to Forese and Little and APS executives. In the meantime, the Arizona Legislature in the current session actually weakened the already tenuous regulations of campaign spending, including dark money reporting requirements. Lawmakers dropped a 30-year ban on allowing candidates to collect contributions from special interests and passing them along to other candidates, without disclosing the source of the money. The vote essentially ignored a prohibition

on the practice approved by voters in a ballot measure in 1986. Lawmakers also weakened penalties for violating what campaign spending and disclosure laws remain. The overhaul also essentially doubled the amount of money candidates can take for their own campaigns from a single donor. The struggle between existing electrical utilities and solar companies will likely play out in the upcoming election, with the solar companies backing a measure to change the regulations to encourage more solar energy production in the state. Mundell told a supportive audience in Payson that existing utilities have mounted a deceptive campaign against solar energy, manipulating the commission to adopt rules that will discourage homeowners thinking about converting. ‘Utilities have been Machiavellian’

“Utilities have been very clever, by pitting solar homeowners against non-solar homeowners,” he said. “What they don’t tell you is even non-solar homeowners benefit. If we generate solar energy, utilities don’t have to build gigantic, new, fossil fuel plants and transmission lines. When they do that, they have the right under the constitution to put that cost in their rates and increase everyone’s rates. I’m sure they had very, very expensive focus groups to come up with the access fees. It’s very clever, Machiavellian, whatever you want to use.” Mundell, who served six years in the Legislature and nine years on the corporation commission, is married to Barbara Mundell, a Superior Court judge. He has two daughters, one in college and one who works in Washington D.C.

Rim Country Church Directory Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, office@ calvarypayson.com, calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m., Devotion & Prayer at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m., Service at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery & Young Adult Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided for all of the above services. Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson. com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m. Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. 1036 E. Christopher Creek Loop, first driveway past fire station on left. Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857(church), 478-4310 (home). 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Tues. & Thurs. Bible Studies. Join us on Sunday, April 17th for worship service followed by a Mexican Food Potluck for the Retirement of Pastor Ed & Susan Hepworth.

to “make disciples who love God and people.” Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.discoverexpedition.com, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey!

services. Wednesday evening fellowship and Bible study for all ages! For more details and information on other weekly events, check out our website at www.pbcpayson.org or call the church office at (928) 4749279.

First Baptist Church of Pine 4039 N. Highway 87, 476-3552, Website: www.fbcpine.com. Sundays: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) At Rock of Ages you will find a worship service designed to praise God and enrich faith. Our purpose is to serve all people in God’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Bible. We are a friendly, family oriented church. All are welcome! Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport Rd and North McLane). Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606 or (928) 474-2098. Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.; Holy communion is celebrated at the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Adult Bible class is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. National Day of Prayer Meeting at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Please join us for devotions regarding prayer followed by requested prayers by attendees. Everyone is welcome!

Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), 474-2552. Ken Lentz, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website atwww. mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy.

Church For the Nations Payson Sunday Experience at 901 S. Westerly Rd @ 10 a.m. Contact us at 928-444-8791 or email us at info@cftnpayson.com for more detailed information on mid-week connection events and community outreach. Visit us on our website at cftnpayson.com and like us on Facebook. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Wednesday: Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson.org. Email: stpaulspayson@gmail.com. WE Welcome Everyone.

Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134. By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution.

Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd. Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http:// payson.adventistfaith.org.

Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Singing Practice 5:30 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 6:30 p.m. www.paysonchurchofchrist.com Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Christian Church An independent, undenominational fellowship. Meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Open Communion served every Sunday. Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. This Sunday’s sermon is “No Temple, No Home: Stand Up” and it is a communion service. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@ yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org. Crossroads Foursquare Church We invite you to join us Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. Find us at www.crossroads4square.com, on Facebook or at 114 E. Cedar Lane, Payson. Desert Community Christian Fellowship, SB Pastor Eric Woods, (928) 479-2216, 173 Stephen’s Way, Tonto Basin. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday worship 6 p.m. Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane, 928-474-5440, Pastor Steve De Santo. Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

Mountain Bible Church Please be our guest this weekend, 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 302 E. Rancho Road where our goal is to ‘Love God and Love People!’ We have many adult, children and student ministries on Sundays and during the week. Our Spanish Church called “La Roca” meets Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Want more information? (928) 472-7800 or www.mountainbible.org New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224. Services: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. Payson First Church of the Nazarene Come join us for a time of fellowship and worship as we praise the Lord! 200 E. Tyler Parkway (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 am; Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday- Friday: Safe Haven Childcare Center 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Prayer and Praise 6 p.m.; Wednesdays: Women’s Bible Study 1-2 p.m.; Children’s Quizzing 3-6th grades 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m.; Last Saturday of each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m.; Senior Activities each month. For more information on locations, times and topics contact the church office. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St. behind ACE Hardware); Pastor Carl Peterson. Services: 8:30 a.m. Informal; 11:00 a.m. Traditional. Safe nursery care provided. We are a growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. Our mission is to Love Like Jesus. For more information on our choir and handbell programs and ministries and mission to the community, visit our website: paysonumc.com or call 928-474-0485, M-F, 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson 1800 N. Beeline Hwy. Dr. Joe Falkner - Sr.Pastor, Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service 11 a.m. Nursery, Adult and Youth Bible Studies during both

Shiloh Christian Fellowship 501 E. Rancho Road (across the street from Payson Elementary School), 474-3138. Non-denominational church teaching verse by verse and chapter by chapter through the Bible. Contemporary Worship and family oriented, children’s ministries and nursery provided. Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Bible Study on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 4792299. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service. Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service. Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches). Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:1820. We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076. Unity Church of Payson Join us and live Practical Christianity, a positive path for spiritual living. We sing, laugh, love, pray, and support each other and our Payson community. May 1 we will explore “What’s Mine to Do” and May 8 “My Mother, My Teacher” plus special music from Windstrum. We meet at 600 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). For more, go to www.unityofpayson.org (See ‘What’s Happening’ tab for Trusting the Process of Change class May 1, 15, 22, & 29@Payson Community Kids 12:30-3) or call 928-478-8515.

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You can’t find everything in a small town like Payson. But you’ll find the essentials like food, water and fuel. And movies on the big screen. While some may not see movies as essential, where would we be without a cinema where we can escape the summer heat or winter cold, leave our day-to-day existence behind and be transported to another world through the magic of movies? There was a period after the single-screen Payson Picture Show closed its doors that there was no place in town to watch movies on the silver screen. Fortunately, the Sawmill Theatres have been offering six big screens of entertainment for 15 years. The theatre opened in 2001 on the spot of the old sawmill now transformed into Sawmill Crossing at the southwest corner of Main Street and the Beeline Highway. The theatre is owned by Gordon Whiting and Brian Deveny. Craig Triphahn has been the theater’s general manager since 2004. “Gordon used to own the old sawmill that was here in Payson,” Triphahn said. “Back in ’93 they shut down logging in the forest. So the sawmill was no more. But there was this nice piece of property. That’s why in 2001 this was all developed as a shopping complex with the movie theater kind of anchoring it.” The screens in all six theatres are the same size — roughly 35 feet measured diagonally, Triphahn said. The theaters seat between 85 and 135 moviegoers. The theatre generally shows a film three times a day, usually at about 1 p.m., 4 and 7. Ticket prices have remained steady for the last three years and Triphahn doesn’t plan an increase. Tickets for shows after 6 p.m. cost $9.50 for adults and $7.50 for seniors and children. Matinee (before 6 p.m.) tickets cost $6.50. Theatres don’t make much money on ticket sales. It’s concession sales where they make a profit. “Popcorn drives the movie industry,” Triphahn said. “People don’t really think about it, but the reason Tom Cruise has a big mansion in California is because of popcorn. That’s what kind of keeps the theatres afloat, anyway. The studios take a large chunk of the ticket sales. Of course, that’s where they’re making their money. And then for the theatres, we rely more on popcorn, soda and candy sales.”

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The crew at Sawmill Theatres has to keep up with changes in the movie business — and keep the popcorn and soda flowing, since that’s mostly what keeps movie theaters in business. The theatre added a 3D projector several years ago. It costs a little more to see a movie in 3D — $8.50 before 6 p.m. and $12.50 for evening shows. The theatre generally only features one 3D showing daily. “We do that on a limited basis,” Triphahn said. “Some people are not real fond of 3D. So I guess people are kind of split on that one. Jungle Book is playing at 1, 4 and 7 o’clock. We do the 4 o’clock in 3D. It gives people the opportunity to see it in 3D.” Some blockbusters require a different plan. “We played Star Wars: The Force Awakens in two theatres with three shows in 3D and three in 2D,” Triphahn said. “And of course for something like that they were both selling equally well.” The biggest change involved the switch from 35-millimeter film projectors to digital 4K projections in early 2013. All Triphahn has to do now is spend some time each Thursday uploading the digital copies of the new movies he receives on hard drives into the computer projectors and setting the show times for each movie. It wasn’t always so easy. One day in particular stands out in Triphahn’s memory. “There were a lot of issues with film,” he said. “I think it was Spanglish, the Adam Sandler flick. We had the film jam going into the projector. But it jammed in such a way that the movie kept playing. So downstairs

everything looked fine. “But the film was spitting out onto the floor. And when we came up and caught it, we literally had like a 10-foot x 10-foot area three feet deep in film just piled on the floor. It was like a four- or five-hour fix. You’re trying to untangle film and cutting and taping it. It was just a complete nightmare.” Triphahn said it’s been a good year for the movie business with blockbusters like The Force Awakens and other films driving strong ticket sales. “We’ve been having a good year,” he said. “Now we’ve got Jungle Book doing well. And Captain America: Civil War comes out May 6. That really kicks off our summer. It should be a great summer.” A few months back, the theater began showing classic films for $5 at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month. David Lean’s epic masterpiece Lawrence Of Arabia returns to the big screen on May 7. It starts at 9 a.m. because of its 2-hour, 40-minute running time. “It started because of customer requests,” Triphahn said. “There’s been a pretty good response to them.” The theatre is scheduled to undergo a few alterations in the next couple of months. “We’re going to redo our concession stand,” Triphahn said. “We’re going to put some new cabinets in there, new flooring and stuff, kind of give the theatre a little bit of a facelift.”

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF PAYSON - PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 30, 2016

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August 30, 2016 is the date set for the Town of Payson Primary Election for the following purposes:

1. To elect a Mayor and three Council Members. Any candidate receiving a majority of the number of votes cast for the office of Mayor at the Primary Election will be declared elected without running at the General Election.

2. To vote on any other legally qualified ballot measures.

CANDIDATE PACKET DISTRIBUTION:

April 8, 2016

Packets containing information describing requirements to become a candidate for this election will be available on April 8, 2016 for pickup at the Office of the Town Clerk. CANDIDATE PACKET FILING DEADLINE:

5:00 p.m., June 1, 2016

Candidate packets (nominations petitions, etc) must be filed with the Town Clerk, 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona 85541 DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE: If you are not already registered to vote, you may do so prior to 5:00 p.m. on August 1, 2016

AVISO PÚBLICO PUEBLO DE PAYSON - ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA 30 DE AGOSTO DE 2016 Se ha fijado el 30 de agosto de 2016 como la fecha de la Elección Primaria del Pueblo de Payson para los siguientes propósitos:

1. Para elegir un Alcalde y tres Miembros del Concejo. Cualquier candidato que reciba una mayoría del número de votos emitidos para el cargo de Alcalde en la Elección Primaria será declarado elegido sin tener que participar en la Elección General.

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Mostly cloudy; 30% chance for rain

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Payson Statistics DATE H L April 18 72 31 April 19 77 33 April 20 81 38 April 21 85 41 April 22 83 41 April 23 74 41 April 24 76 33 April 25 64 46 April 26 64 32 April 27 70 33 April 28 62 43

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Department of Public Safety spoke to Balas sometime after the accident while he lay in a Scottsdale hospital, Balas seemed to have no idea Calandra had died. “Is my daughter OK?” Balas asked Siewert. “I’m going to let you know right now she did die in this collision sir,” said Siewert. “Are you f__ing kidding me?” “No…I’m not.” “SHE DIED?” “Yes sir.” Balas will spend the next 20 years in prison convicted of second-degree murder. His sentence of 12 years for the domestic violence case will run concurrently with the murder conviction.

After seven years of ineffective and futile intervention, the system failed to act one more time — which turned out to offer the last chance to save Calandra’s life. The day Calandra died

Just about one year after Balas assaulted his girlfriend, he attacked and allegedly raped another woman — although he and Calandra were still living with the girlfriend (now fiancé) who had refused to cooperate with prosecutors. That victim also declined to press rape charges and Balas was never charged with the assault. The fiancé reported to police that the day of the incident Balas’ boss had asked him not to come to work. “She advised he showed up back at the house. He was supposed to go to the unemployment office and he had left. During this time, he began questioning her [about] where she had been,” said a Payson Police report. Then he asked her to pick up Calandra, which she did. However, when she returned to their home, Balas was gone. He had left, apparently seeking another woman. The woman Balas allegedly assaulted later told police she met Balas at a thrift store. “It took 90 minutes to get the story,” wrote Officer Jason Hazelo in his report. “He’d met her at a Halloween party and seen her at a thrift store. She didn’t remember him, but he insisted he remembered her and walked into the house.”

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The stories diverge

But they did when the dust settled and the This is where the story diverges. The police arrived on the scene. woman ultimately claimed he’d forced himself Calandra had hit the pavement so hard, the on her — while he insisted the sex was con- impact knocked her shoes off. sensual. Police pieced together the story later At first, Balas didn’t believe he had killed from the conflicting accounts — after the fatal her. chase in which Calandra died. Officer Deaton went to the car where Balas What was clear — Balas was very drunk — was hanging upside down, bleeding from the he even admitted that to officers. head, “At one point, he advised that he ‘got pretty “I asked Mr. Balas if anybody else was in smashed’ at her house,” said the police report. the vehicle with him and he advised me there After the sexual encounter, Balas left to was nobody in the vehicle. I asked if he had a return to the apartment he shared with his young juvenile with him. He advised me he did fiancé — the scene of his violent assault a not. After several attempts in speaking with year before. They had words. Balas grabbed Mr. Balas, he advised his daughter was in the her phone and started looking through it — vehicle with him…” perhaps out of jealousy — perhaps to deterOfficer Hansen then spoke to Balas. “The mine whether she had called police. subject responded to my voice by occasionShe ultimately told him to get out and take ally lifting his head and opening his eyes Calandra with him. and talking. He would then shut them and So he left. Calandra sat in the back seat, place his head back on the roof. I observed without her seat belt. a large abrasion on the male subject’s lower He returned to the second woman’s house, face and blood coming from his mouth. The perhaps to hide out from the subject’s speech was slow, police his fiancé had threat- “We’re not supposed to slurred and it was hard to ened to call. understand what he was sayquestion God, but if I However, the woman had ing at times. I asked the male called a former boyfriend. don’t say it out loud, he subject who else had been in Balas and the other man can read my mind. I hope the vehicle and he said no one. confronted one another in he forgives me. But every When I asked again a moment front of the woman’s house. later, he advised his daughBalas was fleeing the scene day of my life I ask why? ter had been in the vehicle. just as the police arrived. I asked what her name was Why?” When officers tried to and I initially heard him say Donna Ferguson stop him, he nearly ran sevCalandra’s grandmother “Allana” and then “Allandra.” eral of them down. I later understood him to say “Deaton stated Hansen Calandra. In the vehicle I parked his patrol vehicle observed blood pooled on the in the entrance to the park. Deaton stated roof.” the driver accelerated hard directly towards A subsequent blood test showed Balas had Hanson. Deaton stated the driver swerved and a blood alcohol level of 0.181. The legal limit drove over a wooden barrier, approximately in Arizona is 0.08. twelve inches in height, and exited the park During a subsequent interview with police, almost striking a trailer and park sign while Balas said he suffered from post-traumatic exiting.” stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorAnd so the police chase started. Officers der and depression. quickly backed off from the chase when Balas He said he was on Zoloft and Wellbutrin. accelerated to dangerous speeds. However, He also told police that when he was six years even without police cars in close pursuit, the old, his uncle had shot him up with heroin. drunken Balas sped recklessly down the road. “Balas said he was tube fed and his uncle Numerous drivers saw Balas driving way shot him up, he woke up with a needle in his too fast to take the Corvair Curve. arm. ‘It’s not fair man,’” Balas said in the No one saw Calandra in the back of the car, interview. still without a seatbelt. When Detective Siewert from the

Solution to 4/26 puzzle

Midnight ride ends in a thud by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A midnight ride down Granite Dells Road Thursday ended with a thud. Raymond Verga, 26, of Payson, was driving down East Granite Dells Road with four friends around 1 a.m. when he lost control of a 1995 Toyota 4Runner in the 3000 block and went off the road, said Payson Lt. Woody Eldredge.

Passengers ranged in age from 19 to 25 and were from Payson, Strawberry and Star Valley. Crews initially thought they may have to fly several of the victims out, but only Verga needed medical attention. The four passengers were released at the scene. There was no indication of impairment and Verga was cited for speeding.

Moreover, while he awaited trial on his murder charge — Gila County Attorney Shawn Fuller tried the domestic violence case Flores had declined to prosecute. Fuller won the cooperation of the reluctant victim mostly by threatening to go ahead even without her cooperation — which would mean putting her on the stand as a hostile witness if necessary. Calandra’s death forced several other changes in the system. The Gila County Attorney’s Office has created what it calls “Calandra’s Policy.” The policy requires police to arrest any adult found guilty of driving under the influence with a minor in the car. In addition, the county attorney’s office will no longer offer a plea agreement. Instead, the drunk driver will face trial on the maximum DUI penalty — compounded by child endangerment charges. More importantly, Payson Police now have CPS on speed dial, according to Chief Don Engler. When a child is present at the scene of a domestic violence case, officers will always call CPS in to investigate. All of which, in hindsight, makes sense. Putting pieces together

But for those seven years that Calandra and Balas worked with the CPS and legal system, not once did any caseworker take into account the increasing violence of Balas’ brushes with the law. He started in his youth with an arrest for driving a stolen vehicle and a weapons charge, lost his child in the hospital, triggered repeated reports of abuse and neglect and finally graduated to domestic violence and alleged sexual assault. All that led directly to the terrible tragedy of Calandra’s death. She should have never have been in Balas’ custody. Ferguson agreed. “His girlfriend called me — and I asked her — why wasn’t CPS involved? I guess I put my trust in people where I shouldn’t have. They need to follow through. Every time there’s a police report they should be notified,” she said. “That’s my question. Why? Why? We’re not supposed to question God, but if I don’t say it out loud, he can read my mind. I hope he forgives me. But every day of my life I ask why? Why?” Balas asked the question himself in the hospital when he fully realized what had happened to his child. He immediately burst into tears and said, “I can’t live, dude... I can’t… my kid, that’s all I had man... how did my kid get back into my custody?”

School bus in fender bender by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A Payson Unified School District school bus was involved in a minor accident that delayed students getting to school. The bus was traveling southbound on the Beeline Highway around 8 a.m. Wednesday when a vehicle struck the rear bumper of the bus, said Police Chief Don Engler. John A. Gunter, 62, of Payson, was pulling out of a driveway near the roundabout at 87 and Airport Road when he struck the bus. There were 18 students on the bus. No one was injured and there was only minor damage to the vehicles. Gunter was cited for failure to yield. The students arrived at school approximately a half-hour late.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, April 29, 2016

Payson to help repave Houston Mesa by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

The Payson Town Council agreed last week to team up with Gila County to pave a portion of Houston Mesa Road. The work is part of efforts to bring C.C. Cragin water to Payson. As crews install the

pipeline from the C.C. Cragin Reservoir on the Mogollon Rim to Payson, they are tearing up the roads to install large water pipes. The latest section to be torn up is near Whispering Pines. The town is fixing every section it rips up, but that often

means just part of the road gets fixed. Gila County said it would pave the west side of the road near the Whispering Pines subdivision, roughly a half-mile section, so that entire section of road is improved. LaRon Garrett, town manager, said that stretch of road is in

particularly bad shape and the county wants to do the improvement work at the same time the town fixes the east side of the road. The town’s contractor will repair the road and the county will reimburse the town for the work.

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Moments of Life Celebration is Saturday by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

This weekend, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 30 is the second annual Moments of Life Celebration and Hospice Compassus Open House. The event takes place at the Hospice House, 511 S. Mud Springs Rd., Payson, and includes live music by Junction 87, hot dogs, soft drinks and sweet treats. It is free and open to the public. It also provides an opportunity to learn more about the services provided through hospice care.

Hospice Compassus Executive Director Mary Jane Rogers said “Hospice is not about dying, but rather we enable patients to enjoy every moment of life they can. People on hospice often feel better after they get the support we give them and are able to start doing things they may not have been able to do for months or even years. We stress the importance of enjoying each moment of life and focus on the good things.” The Hospice Compassus Moments of Life celebrations are not confined to a single event. As an example of the Hospice

these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Additionally, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away, creating both potential safety and health hazards. If you have any questions, please contact the Payson Police Department, 928-474-5177. Sharps and liquids are not accepted at this

event. The community can dispose of sharps at the Gila County Public Health Department Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Take back collection sites will be set up throughout communities nationwide so local residents can return their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. Collection sites in every local community can be found by going to www.dea.gov. This site will be continuously updated with new take-back locations.

Payson seeks state grant for police overtime by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

The Payson Police Department has applied for three state grants, including $51,600 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for new equipment and officers’ overtime during busy holiday weekends. The department has often gotten grants in the past to pay officers to work holidays and special events. This year, the department wants $9,520 to cover 175 hours of overtime. “Routinely, during the heavy traffic hol-

idays of the summer months, the Payson Police Department has utilized this funding source to put additional officers on the road with the desire to make it safer for the motoring public, not just within the town limits of Payson, but for the motorists who pass through our community and continue on to the destination in the White Mountains and north of Payson as well,” Chief Don Engler wrote. The department seeks $17,000 to buy four new radar guns to check for speeders and $34,400 for equipment and software to

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Savannah Jack will perform at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1 at the Payson High School Auditorium.

Concerts slated Savannah Jack brings an energetic show to the Payson High School Auditorium at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1. Adult tickets at the door will be at a special price of $10 (cash or check only). Children and students under age 18 are admitted at no charge with an adult. The show will include a video introducing the artists who will comprise the upcoming 2016-2017 season. In addition, the Tonto Community Concert Association will present a student outreach concert at 1 p.m., Monday, May 2 for students featuring Savannah Jack. For more information visit the association website at www.tccarim.org or call 928-478-4363 or 928-472-2423. The group includes Don Gatlin, Tony Haan and Jay Smith, with accompaniment by Matt Crouse and Colin Whinnery. From traveling throughout the Caribbean as a featured, headline act on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to opening arena and large festival dates for Peter Frampton, John Fogerty, Vince Gill and The Doobie Brothers, among others, Savannah Jack has honed their skills as outstanding live entertainers. The group served as the preferred opening act for the legendary Kenny Rogers, having performed onstage with him in excess of 60 shows. Exceptional songwriters as well as versatile musicians, band members infuse their individual style to create Savannah Jack’s unique sound.

TCCA is committed to bringing quality entertainment to the Rim Country through an annual concert series and support of the fine arts in Payson schools. Payson Choral Society The spring concert of the Payson Choral Society is at 4 p.m., Saturday, May 14 and 2 p.m., Sunday, May 15 at the Payson High School Auditorium. The theme is “In the Spirit” and features a lively, toe-tapping, finger-snapping production directed by Daria Mason, with accompaniment by Lisa Tan. Winners of the group’s annual scholarship auditions will present their winning selections as part of the concert. Purchased in advance, the cost is $8 for adults or $10 at the door. All students 18 and under will be admitted free. For more information, call John Landino at 928-4680023. Jazz concert Howard Alden, one of the greatest jazz guitarists working today, performs in Payson at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 22. He will work with other artists, including Devon Bridgewater, violin, trumpet; Steve Douglas, upright string bass; and Gerry Reynolds, drums. The performance is at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St. A donation of $5 is requested at the door to help defray expenses and reservations are recommended. Contact Reynolds to reserve a seat at Gerry-Reynolds@hotmail. com.

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ORGANIZATIONS Payson Walkers

The Payson Walkers departure time is 8:30 a.m. for daily walks which are about an hour in length on pavement. Departure points are: Saturday - intersection of Longhorn Road and Payson Parkway Sunday - Town Hall parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday- Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end).

Pine senior activities

The following activities are now available at the Senior Dining Room in Pine. Come join and meet some new friends. The Senior Dining Room is located at the P/S Community Center, 3866 N. Highway 87, Pine. 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. 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. For more information, call the P/S Thrift Store at 928-476-4633.

Fly Casters and Trout Unlimited meeting

Payson Fly Casters and Trout Unlimited Chapter meet Saturday, April 30 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260. Want to learn about Tiger Trout coming to our region, boater access improvements in the Rim area and where you can expect to catch trout nearby? Sally Petre, reservoir biologist, Region 1, Arizona Game and Fish Department, will update us on all of these issues and she will also highlight AGFD’s spring and fall fish surveys. If anybody knows about trout in our area, Petre does. Come before 9 a.m., Saturday, April 30 and enjoy a Tiny’s breakfast and stay for the meeting. There will also be recent fishing reports. One of our members caught a wild 23-inch Rainbow Trout that was black. A true trophy! He put it back (naturally) and it is still in the water and he can tell you where. For more information, call Ric Hinkie at 928848-4501.

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

The Payson Area Habitat for Humanity crew is refurbishing a four bedroom, two bathroom manufactured home for a deserving family in need. Help from volunteers is needed for the following: • Scraping popcorn ceilings • Taping seams for mudding • Drywall finishing

• Painting Please contact Cindy at 928-4740330 to get signed up. Any help available is appreciated by the PAHH and the families benefitting from the program. Work days are Mondays and Wednesdays and some Fridays.

The program meets at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street (behind Ace Hardware and Habitat Restore). Call Sally Harvey 480-213-8472 or Joyce Kennedy 928-978-1884 with any questions. This free program is open to all.

lowship 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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Alanon meets:  Monday at 6 p.m., St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Payson; Wednesday at 1 p.m., Southern Baptist Church, Star Valley. For information call Kali at 503-354-4402. Alateen meetings have been suspended until further notice. For information call Helen at 928-9786424.

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 928-4786032.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 2 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson. There are no fees or dues. The only membership requirement is a desire to not compulsively overeat anymore. Call the following members for more information: Denise, 928-9783706; Mary Jo, 928-978-4663; Ted, 928-951-3362; Alice at 602-828-0917 or 928-478-4361.

Order of the Eastern Star

The Ponderosa Chapter #64 O.E.S. meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays at the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. All Eastern Star members are invited to attend. Master Masons and all ladies with any Masonic affiliation or family members in Freemasonry are encouraged to join the group. In addition to the meetings, the ladies gather at 10 a.m. every Wednesday for a fun game of O.E.S. Canasta. For more information, contact Marjorie Winemiller, secretary, at 928-468-0790.

TOPS in Pine

The TOPS 412 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Pine group meets Tuesdays at the LDS chapel in Pine. Weigh-in is at 8:20 a.m., the meeting is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Barbara at 928-978-4750 or Charlotte at 928-978-3640.

Friendship Bible Class

Friendship Bible Class, a non-denominational Bible study for women, meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim. All women in the community are invited. For information, call Marilyn at 928-474-6712.

Color Time Tuesday

Enjoy a relaxing and fun time of coloring every Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This activity is a great way to relieve stress and express creativity. Adults can bring their children to color with adult supervision, too. You can stay for some of the time or all the time. Bring your own or share the supplies on hand.

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America will meet at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson. All members are invited to attend. For more information, contact Post 9829 Commander John Putman, 602329-8686.

Moose Lodge events

The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The lodge is open to members and their guests. It is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call 928-474-6212.

Payson Tea Party

The Payson Tea Party will have its regular meetings at 6 p.m., every Tuesday of the month at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson.

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

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

Card players wanted

The Saving Graces of Payson — a Canasta card-playing group — is looking for a few ladies who enjoy fun, laughter and friendship. This Red Hat group meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Crosswinds Restaurant patio room. There is a break for lunch around noon and play and resumes after lunch. Anyone interested in joining will be welcomed. You do not need to know how to play, the members will be happy to teach the game. Please contact Queen Mum AnnMarie at 928-468-8585; please leave a message if there’s no answer.

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of Central The Humane Society of Central Arizona Arizona received a $92,278 grant in September of 2015 from PetSmart Charities® to substanADOPTION tially increase the number of spay/neuter OPTIONS surgeries needed to proactively lessen the area’s homeless pet overpopulation. We are well on our way to using that grant to help this great community and are now able to help the public with vaccines as well. In order to receive a voucher, you must bring a piece of mail down to the shelter that shows your name and a Payson address (or an 85541/85547 zip code). We can then issue you a voucher that can be used at four different veterinary clinics in Payson or at our mobile clinic. We highly encourage members of the community to utilize this grant in hopes of controlling the growing pet populations in the area and the spread of infectious disease caused by lack of vaccination. If you have any questions, please call the shelter at 928-4745590. You can come down to the shelter, 605 W. Wilson Court, during normal business hours Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. HSCAZ will be at Safeway this Saturday morning giving out vouchers to the community.

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Christ-Centered Recovery Study meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Calvary Chapel Payson, 1103 N. Beeline Highway. The group uses the faith-based program for those dealing with substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling, etc. Childcare is provided. Call 928-468-0801 for more information.

HSCAZ will be participating in the Petsense Adoptathon in Show Low this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at 4201 S. White Mountain Road Show Low, Ariz. Our volunteers will have some of our adoptable dogs there for the day. If you are in the area or are looking to adopt, this will be a great event. There will be numerous rescues and humane societies from across northern Arizona. Petsense Adoptathon will feature fun events for kids and the opportunity to observe dog training classes. We hope to see you there!

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Drug Problem? If you think you may have a problem with drugs, give yourself a break. There is a way out, with the help of other recovering addicts in Narcotics Anonymous. We have been there. Payson meetings: Rim Recovery - Thursday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., 107 E. Airline Dr. (Steps House – directly behind old batting cages). Recovery in the Pines- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 p.m. at 213 S. Colcord, Room 213, in rear, off Ash Street (Payson Community Kids Building). Before you use again, please call Bill N. at 928-978-8001 or Annie W. at 480-341-3264; NA East Valley Area HELPLINE 480-897-4636; Arizona NA website: www.arizona-na.org.

Co-Dependants Anonymous

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step fellowship of women and men whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self discovery — learning to love ourselves. Meeting time is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Philip’s Catholic Church (education building to right of church), 511 S. St. Philips St., Payson. For more information, contact Sharon 480-244-1393 or Diane 928468-1852.

We hope you can join us for an amazing evening to benefit the lost, homeless and abandoned animals of Rim Country. “Whiskers in the Wind” will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Against the Wind Aviation (710 W. Airport Road). Tickets are $75 per person (tickets are limited) and will include a gourmet catered dinner, drinks, the music of Junction 87, silent auctions, raffles, a grand prize Hyatt resort package and a million dollar view to watch the sunset. To purchase your tickets, please call the Humane Society of Central Arizona at 928-474-5590 or visit the shelter. Featured pets

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Guts and determination. Those qualities shone through once again on Tuesday, when the young Payson High softball team faced its heavily favored archrival for a game to decide the section championship. The upstart Longhorns took an early lead, fended off repeated rallies by mighty Snowflake and finished the job to upset the third-ranked Lobos 8-6 for the Division 3 Section 1 championship. Early in the season, many people wrote off the tenacious Longhorns when senior standouts Arissa Paulson and Anilese Hayes went down with season-ending injuries before the first game. But good teams consist of more than a couple of stars. Most of all, they have heart. Anyone who doubted this gritty team just didn’t realize how much heart these young Longhorns possess. “At the beginning of the year all the spotlight was still on (Anilese and Arissa),” said first baseman Jewel Johnson. “And it’s not really fair to the (other) girls. This team came together amazingly over the season and I think there’s a lot of credit to give to some of these younger girls and some of these players that have been living in the shadows of Anilese and Arissa. “Don’t get me wrong, they are amazing star ballplayers, but it can show you that even these girls that came up from JV last year, if they have the correct coaching and correct attitude about it, and the drive they can still make the wins.” Johnson, Paulson, Hayes, Becky Bauer and Rachel Spooner were recognized in an emotional ceremony before the game as a large home crowd gathered to say goodbye to Payson’s five seniors on senior night. This year, Paulson and Hayes couldn’t help a team that has reached the state championship game each of the last two years. Both did their best to fight back tears on the field before the game. They played key roles in helping the Longhorns win the section crown a year ago, but without those stars this year another section title seemed unlikely. If healthy, Payson would have been a favorite to finally claim the first state title in program history that has eluded them the last four years. This year, they just wanted to make the playoffs. But when they stumbled to a 1-3 season start, some folks counted them out. Big mistake. Seniors Bauer, Johnson and Spooner rallied the young team featuring six sophomore starters. The Longhorns (6-0 section, 15-3 power points games, 18-7-2 overall) rolled into Tuesday’s showdown winners of 13 straight power points games. Those non-tournament games determine the 32 teams that make the D3 state playoffs. Payson stood at No. 9 in the power rankings. But Snowflake (5-1 section) threatened to end

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Final Standings Section PP Games W L GB W L x-Payson 6 0 — 15 3 Snowflake 5 1 1 16 2 Show Low 4 2 2 15 3 Holbrook 3 3 3 7 11 Page 1 5 5 6 12 Blue Ridge 1 5 5 4 12 Window Rock 1 5 5 5 10

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Above, Jodi Taylor gets a hero’s welcome after scoring one of her two runs against Snowflake. The sophomore enjoyed a big night at the plate with a pair of doubles and three RBIs. At left, another sophomore, Bryndee Hall, slides home with one of the two runs she scored as Snowflake’s catcher can’t hang onto the ball.

make it 5-2 when Taylor led off with another double over the right fielder’s head and scored on an error on the play. Johnson then walked, advanced to second on a Paulson bloop single and scored on a single by sophomore Kalea Smith. The Lobos got one back in the sixth on an error GB-Games Behind and a single to pull within 5-3. PP Games-Power Points Games But the resilient Longhorns scored the knockout blow with three more runs in an error-filled bottom of the sixth. Snowflake threw the ball wildly twice that winning run. The Lobos carried a 16-game and failed to catch a catchable ball in an inning winning streak of their own into the game. They highlighted by Bauer’s two-run single. hadn’t lost a power points game since falling 4-2 to Still kicking, however, the Lobos threatened to D2 Winslow in the season opener. claw their way back in the seventh thanks to sloppy However, sophomore Aubrielle Paulson pitched a work in the field by the home team. Three errors gem against Snowflake. She scattered four hits and resulted in three Snowflake runs. But the Longhorns struck out 13 Lobos. dug deep to end the game with a Paulson strikeout But miscues in the field threatened to sabotage of Madi Butler with a runner on second. her effort. All six of Snowflake’s runs stemmed from Paulson fanned at least two Lobos in five innings, five Payson errors. striking out the side in the fourth. Fortunately, the Lobos’ defense wasn’t any betHayes electrified her teammates and the home ter, committing five errors of its own behind pitcher crowd when she unexpectedly pinch-hit in the sixth. Tori Flake. The power hitter who hadn’t played all season, tried The scrappy Longhorns took advantage of the to lay down a sacrifice bunt with runners on second porous defense with timely hitting. and third. Instead, she struck out. Half of Payson’s eight hits came off the bats The win propelled the Longhorns up to No. of two players. 5 in Wednesday’s Sophomore Jodi power rankings and Taylor doubled dropped the Lobos Softball playoff game here Saturday twice, driving (16-2) to No. 4. Payson opens the state playoffs at home at 10:15 a.m. in three runs. The eight runs is Saturday. The Longhorns’ first-round opponent hadn’t Bauer added by far the most the been determined at press time. Check payson.com for two hits and a Lobos have allowed updates to be posted following the release of the pairpair of RBIs on in a power points ing on Thursday afternoon. A video of the win over a single to left game this season. Snowflake is also posted there. field that proved The previous high to be the winwas four by both ning hit, turning Winslow and Show a two-run lead into a 7-3 cushion. She later scored Low. Snowflake held 12 opponents to two runs or the final run on an error. fewer, shutting out half of those. “Beating Snowflake was a great way to go out Payson coach Curtis Johnson said the Longhorns my senior year,” Bauer said. “That hit was huge but turnaround from the slow start this season stems in I’ve been playing for so long and when coach needs large part to figuring out how to put the ball in play something you just have to get it done and have con- and make opponents play defense to beat them. fidence in yourself.” “The biggest key is when we were struggling and The Longhorns served notice early on that they 1-3, our hitting was our weakest part of our game,” were ready to battle when Taylor drilled a bas- the skipper said. “We were also making some errors, es-loaded double over the right fielder’s head to but our hitting was really, really weak. And the girls clear the bags and put the home team up 3-0 in the have worked extremely hard during the entire seasecond inning. son practicing their hitting and they’ve been listenSnowflake answered with two in the third on a ing to their coaching staff and they actually figured walk, an error and a Mikayla Hall triple. out how to get the bat on the ball and make the other Undaunted, Payson added two in the fifth to team play defense. And I think we saw that tonight.

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I mean Snowflake was taking big cuts for the fence and we’re just trying to hit the ball out of the infield, which is kind of old-school softball really.” The Lobos scored more than nine runs 13 times this season. Only two other teams this year held them to fewer runs than the six they scored Tuesday. Payson rolls into Saturday’s 10:15 a.m. home playoff game riding a 14-game power points winning streak. The Longhorns’ first-round opponent hadn’t been determined at press time. Check our website for updates to be posted following the release of the pairing on Thursday afternoon.

Horns rout Combs Kalea Smith pitched a two-hitter with nine strikeouts and no earned runs as Payson beating visiting Combs 13-2 in five innings on Monday. The Longhorns pounded out 12 hits in winning their 13th consecutive power points game. Becky Bauer had two hits and a walk, reached base four times and scored four runs. Jewel Johnson had two hits and two RBIs. Aubrielle Paulson had a hit, a walk and two RBIs. Rachel Spooner, Bryndee Hall and Jodi Taylor also had two hits apiece. Jazmyn Lee had a two-run single.

Lots of help for befuddled fishermen Where can I fish around here? What kind of fish lurk in this lake or stream? How do I catch a trout, or a bass or a crappie? Fortunately, the Arizona Game and Fish website (azgfd.gov) answers lots of answers to these questions and more. I encourage you to explore the website. Great features include the weekly fishing report, where to fish, the community fishing program stocking schedule, and the weekly summer stocking schedule. The weekly fishing report usually on Thursday or Friday posts recent information on fish stockings and success in waters across the state. It provides links to the Community Fishing program stocking schedule and the weekly summer trout stocking schedule across the state. Check out the “Where to Fish” feature on the website, which lists each region of the state. Once you click on a region, a waters and species chart pops up indicating what species occur in each body of water. Under the

Community Fishing tab, you can state. The descriptions include learn details about the 38 lakes fishing tips, GPS coordinates, in the program, including our directions, as well as amenities. This book also has great piclakes at Green Valley Park. The summer stocking sched- tures of all of the fish species ule not only lets you know which you can catch in Arizona and streams or lakes are stocked gives some basic fishing tips on during a particular how to rig your line week, but also profor certain species. LIFE on vides more specific An annual, $37 information on stockfishing license the FLY ing locations for remains a great streams. If you click bargain. The on the name of the license allows you stream, it will lead to take fish statewide, including you to an overview Community fishing map of the stream. waters. Combination Narrow in on a particular location and hunt and fish licensJIM STROGEN es are $57. Since the map gives more Fishing Columnist 2014, you no longer details on stocking. need a trout stamp The Arizona Game and Fish Department, in part- or a two-pole stamp (the most nership with Arizona Highways, poles that you are allowed to use has published Arizona’s Official while fishing). Those privileges Fishing Guide — 181 Top Fishing are included in the new license Spots, Directions & Tips, by Rory structure. If you just want to fish Aikens. I keep this book in my in the Community waters you can car, and have used it often as I purchase a license for $24. Nonexplore fishing spots around the residents will pay more for the

General, Combo, and Community waters licenses. Anglers 10-17 can get a Youth Combination hunt and fish license for $5. It might seem odd to require kids to have a license, but the nominal fee makes it affordable, and it provides an opportunity for parents to explain how fishermen and hunters are the primary funding for the great fishing, hunting and wildlife management in our state and across the country. My nephews thought it was a big deal and kind of cool to be old enough to need a fishing license and understood their responsibility to help. And don’t overlook all the help you can get from other anglers. I haven’t met a fly fisherman who won’t share the kind of fly that has been working well that day. In fact, many fishermen I talk to simply offer me the hot fly of the day if I haven’t got one in my kit. I have helped several folks just starting out fly fishing at Green Valley get their leader and tippet set up with a good fly tied on

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their line. If you are interested in fly fishing, I encourage you to check out an upcoming meeting of the Payson Flycasters Club. We meet at Tiny’s Restaurant at 9

a.m. on the last Saturday of each month, which always features an interesting speaker or activity. It will also connect you with others that can help you get started with fly fishing.

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Big response keeps recent Rim fire small Christopher Creek had an early intro- That she couldn’t recall that interview duction to wildfire season. On Sunday, the following day gives you some indiMay 13, 2013 a lightning strike ignited cation of her distress. Air assets were brought in to keep the tinder dry brush halfway up See Canyon. By Monday the fire had grown the fire from spreading around the and began its creep down the canyon south face of Promontory. Crews contoward Mountain Meadows Bible Camp. tinued to work the perimeter near the Hotshot crews and engine crews subdivision. The Promontory Fire was a were called in for structure protection and dozers were on another week good fire. There was little torching and most of the ponderosa hand to make the firebreaks. in the creek survived. Years of undergrowth By that Tuesday the and grasses were burned off in Promontory Fire had grown an area that had not see fire in to several thousand acres. more than 50 years. The burnIncident command had a strategy to push that fire around as it ing of See Canyon was said to offered the opportunity to burn offer some protection from a out See Canyon. catastrophic fire for years to Wednesday afternoon a come. thunderhead collapsed on the Rod Britain All that was brought to mind Rim at the neck of Promontory last Friday afternoon. It was a Point and the outflow from that storm breezy day in the Creek. Dean Dodson had that fire all over the place. Smoke received word that there was a fire up was thick in town and that evening the on FR284. Minutes after he called, we sheriff’s department ordered the diners loaded up in his golf cart and headed up at Creekside to evacuate. to investigate. Dean’s son, Bob, was ridLater that evening, the smoke hung ing shotgun and taking pictures while in the ceiling of the building about my job was to hang on for dear life in head high. Phoenix Channel 3 television the back. Passing Tall Pines Market, we saw crews remained to watch the NBA playoff action along with one or two others. an engine from Hellsgate standing by. Debbie Ballner, a See Canyon cabin Evacuated campers were coming down owner, was a nervous wreck. Javier the road. About halfway up the 284 we Soto interviewed her for a newscast. came upon a deputy who wanted to

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A fire off Forest Road 284 was kept to less than a half-acre of grass and underbrush Friday afternoon. A quick, sizeable response kept the fire from blowing out into a serious incident. turn us around. We buffaloed our way through with some weak excuse that a newspaper article hung in the balance. While he thought about that, we were on by and heard him holler to stay out

of the way. The fire was reported at around 3:30 that afternoon and by 4:10 there were 13 assets at the scene, including three engines and four personnel from our

department. They were joined by 11 firefighters from the Forest Service. We witnessed a large, still-active campfire alongside one of our engines parked in the campsite. By dusk, there was no more smoke in the canyon. In a Monday morning debriefing, CKFD Chief Bob Lockhart confirmed the size of the man-caused fire was under a half-acre of dry grass and underbrush and given the conditions it could have been much larger were it not for the rapid response of fire units. Lockhart further heralded the cooperation and camaraderie between our firefighters and Forest Service personnel. He said, “The number of joint training sessions have the guys on firstname basis and they work quite well together.” He went on to say that recent thinning in the area would do much to give us protection from a major event. We will define further thinning programs in a future column. While this may well be an active fire season, bear in mind that fire is a crucial benefit to the health of the forest. Here in the Creek, everyone should be mindful of red flag days and follow the rules. No timeframe has yet been set for restrictions.

Interesting activity around the Village recently I am looking out my office window absolutely amazed by the logging equipment and the way that it handles the logs and cuts them to just the right size for the logging trucks. Right now there is a big stack of moveable logs for the logging trucks. One piece of equipment brings the downed trees to the cutter and the cutter saws them. It’s an amazing sight to watch. Not only is the logging operation

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The work of the logging equipment around Tonto Village is truly amazing. These huge machines do incredibly intricate maneuvers — all making the community safer in advance of fire season.

going on throughout the Village, but a Senior Center and a certified trainer new resident of the Village was having with the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, a 16-foot-wide manufactured who illustrated how many of home delivered to their lot and the games we play can help the the the trailer and truck could not village brain stay active. There was a make it around the corner and great deal of useful information almost jack-knifed. Actually it from each one of the featured looked as if there was nowhere speakers. I enjoyed the whole to go. The truck driver was program immensely. so adept at handling this type Domino Divas of situation that by inches he maneuvered everything so that April is just about gone and it was back on the pavement May is just a few days away, and straight — remarkable Janet which means the ladies who driving by that truck driver. Snyder winter in the Valley will be I did not follow the truck and returning to their cabins for trailer to its final destination, the summer months. The group but I assume he did all right. will increase by double by summer. All the members of the winter group will Women’s Wellness Forum be happy to see their friends again. The MHA Foundation did it again, Remember, the group meets at 1 p.m. it organized a wonderful program full every Wednesday at the Tonto Village of a wealth of information such as: Fire station. Participants are asked to a detailed explanation of Alzheimer’s park in the back of the fire station. Just memory loss and what happens to brain follow Johnson Boulevard to Thompson cells by Dr. Ed Zamrini, who is a neurol- Road and make a right hand turn, fologist and director of the Memory Center low the road until you see the empty lot, Banner Sun Health Research Institute; stop and park. If you would like, bring Kim Alten, Nurse Practitioner, on the a snack or some side dish to share. workings of the heart/brain health; Dee Domino play does not get started until it McCaffrey, organic Analytical Chemist is blessed and the Pledge of Allegiance on the heart/brain health diet; and is said. Stop by some Wednesday and Joanne Conlin, director of the Payson check it out. Activities usually end

Jeff Daniels of Colcord Estates will have his big day on May 4 along with Kendra Lewinson of Tonto Village II. Happy birthday to each and every one. Three cheers from me to you on your birthday. Have one of Kendra’s wonderful cupcakes with a candle on it! Recipe of the Week

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A near jack-knife incident with this manufactured home being moved into Tonto Village could have become a disaster, but the skills of the driver kept everything on an even keel. about 4:30 p.m. You just might get to meet our mascot, Jake the Hound dog. He’s a lover and he greets everyone and then looks for a handout. A few of the players bring doggy bones for him. Birthdays

This week starts off the May birthdays. Hellsgate firefighter Bob Evanson celebrates his birthday on May 1. Lucy Karrys of Tonto Village II will also celebrate her big day on May 1.

Characters Under the Rim - Dr. Christian Risser III, Part 1 A cold rain beat upon the doc- ated from the Chicago Medical tor’s face and water soaked his School and then became the head clothing as he urged his horse on of medicine at the University of the trail through Tonto Basin. The Pittsburgh Medical School. His 55-year-old physician had spent strong calling to serve people several days at a ranch nursing drew him into Civil Service and a family back from their sick- next he was practicing mediness. For the previous 21 years cine among the Navajo people it had been his custom to make in northern Arizona. Sensing these visits on far flung the need for additional ranches, never hesitating education, he moved his to answer a call for help. back when practice to Tempe and Now by the time he had there he met and was climbed Ox Bow Hill and in love with a schoolteacher named Marie. returned home where his They would have a rathwife Marie could care for er long courtship before him, Dr. Christian Risser they were married in was himself sick. He who 1917, but in the meanhad cared for the people time exploring over the of Payson and the Rim Stan Brown Mazatzal Mountains, Dr. Country since his arrival Risser found an area in in 1912 fought a losing battle for himself, and he died of desperate need of medical help. What little medicine the Rim pneumonia. The year was 1933. He carried his name proudly, Country folk had was limited to the third generation to be named folk remedies or the occasional Christian Risser. And when his presence of a part-time doctor son was born the name went to a employed by the nearby mining fourth generation. He would not companies. A gunshot wound live to see is grandson, the fifth or an accident was often fatal generation to also bear the name. and diseases like diphtheria and The frontier doctor was born small pox untreated meant cerin Pennsylvania in 1878, gradu- tain death. There was also a high

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percentage of fatality among children and newborns. It was a need the doctor could not ignore, and in 1912 he moved to Payson and bought a small cattle ranch to help support himself. Soon after he and Marie were married, they built a house at the corner of Oak and Main streets with an additional room where he could meet with patients. The trip bringing his bride home to Payson set the tone for their 16 years of marriage. It took seven days to negotiate the trail, with Wash Gibson driving eight horses pulling two wagons. Stopping at the Hardt ranch in Tonto Basin for refreshment they found that the Hardt twins were sick, so they remained to care for the little ones until they could travel. The doctor then brought the children on with them for additional care in Payson, where they were able to get well. It was not unusual for Dr. Risser to be gone from home many days at a time when called to one of the ranches. He wore out several horses during his time faithfully caring for the sick. He carried his supplies in saddle-

bags and wore chaps to protect his legs from brush along the trails. On one occasion he was called to the Pecos McFadden ranch in Pleasant Valley (the old Ellison “Q” ranch). The cowboys were all sick with flu and the work had come to a halt. The doctor tied his small bedroll behind his saddle, put on a heavy coat and left for Pleasant Valley amid deep snow. It took him two days, and when he got there he found all hands in bed with no one to care for them. He built up the fire, cooked food for them and attended to their medical needs. After four days the boys were well enough to care for themselves and Doctor Risser left for the two-day ride back home. It had been eight days altogether that Marie did not hear from him, but she had learned early on of his primary devotion to the needs of the people. In 1919 their son Christian Risser IV was born, delivered by his dad in the family home. They called him “Christy.” To be continued

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It is almost summer and salad time, so this week the Fireflies cookbook has a really good-tasting salad submitted by Lana Miller and Karen Fausz. Taffy Apple Salad 1, 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 egg 2 tablespoons vinegar Stir sugar and flour together, add egg, then combine with other ingredients and cook in heavy saucepan until thick. Chill. 3 to 4 unpeeled apples, cored and diced 1 cup salted peanuts (chop coarse) 8 ounces Cool Whip 1 to 2 cups mini marshmallows Add apples to cooled mixture to coat. Fold in rest. Enjoy, and see you next week, if the creek don’t rise — Fat chance, still no rain.

Payson author shares wonderful fable, lessons in new juvenile fiction Author Sherry E. Engler of Payson captivates the attention of preschool readers with the nationwide release of her new children’s book, “Daisy Doo! Daisy Doo? What? Who?” “Daisy Doo! Daisy Doo? What? Who?” is perfect for a child of preschool age who is learning to read, incorporating rhyming words in a fascinating tale Sherry Engler of adventure as Daisy Doo tries to discover her identity with a comical flair. Colorful illustrations depict the difference between Daisy Doo and others, such as Leroy Lee, the ant. Follow her journey as she wiggles through her world, trying to figure out the answers in this delightful book written and illustrated by Engler. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com. Engler, who is a mother of two, is also the author of “Living With LEO: Law Enforcement Officer,” a book she has written in a humorous, lighthearted manner from the perspective of being a wife of one law enforcement officer for more than 30 years.

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Be sure to attend Firewise Day Saturday Duane Ridl at Farm Bureau Financial Pine Strawberry School second-grade teacher Candi Paine and school para- Services in Payson has stepped up to professional Amy Abney are optimis- sponsor a food truck that will be on site tic an upcoming benefit to raise funds the entire program. PSFR member Katie Calderon also to help defray medical expenses for 5-year-old kindergartner Ayden Taylor anticipates engines from the Pine Strawberry Fire Department to be on will be a hit. “We have had great support from the hand, as will a U.S. Forest Service Wildland Fire unit and Arizona Game Payson-Pine community,” said Abney. and Fish and Gila County The boy was diagnosed Nov. 1, Sheriff’s Office representatives. 2014 with Acute Lymphoblastic ’ Jim Paxon, the Forest Leukemia and is being treated rattlin the rim Service fire information offiat Phoenix Children’s Hospital. cer who became the voice of Paine and Abney are spearthe 2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire, heading the benefit, which has agreed to make a special will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., appearance to share his experSaturday, May 7 in the Pine tise. Strawberry School gymnasium. Paxon authored the book, “The family has accumulated “The Monster Reared His Ugly lots of medical bills and travel Head, the Story of the Rodeoexpense in relation to Ayden’s Max Foster Chediski Fire.” treatment,” said Paine. Calderon says she has read The benefit will include lunch the book and calls it chilling. of barbecued pork, beans, coleslaw, roll The PSFR planning committee also and brownie. anticipates retired Pine-Strawberry There will be no set price for the Fire Captain Mike Brandt to attend the meal, only donations accepted. festival. “We will also have a nice collection Brandt has campaigned long and of auction items to bid on,” Abney said. Volunteers and donations of goods or hard to make our subdivisions Arizona services are needed to make the fund- Firewise Communities. In Pine and Strawberry, Portals I, II raiser a success. and IV have earned Firewise designaIn Ayden’s quest to heal, it’s best to tions. remember the words of Danny Thomas, As residents of Pine and Strawberry, founder of St. Jude’s Children’s it is our civic obligation to show up for Research Hospital, “No man stands so tomorrow’s program partly because it tall as when he stoops to help a child.” offers an opportunity to work together To donate or volunteer, call Abney at to make our neighborhoods much safer 928-951-6254. from wildfire. And if you see Calderon and any of Ex-Buff shines the PSFR members there, be sure to Former Pine-Strawberry School stu- thank them for their diligent work and dent, Meredith Kiekinveld, now a fresh- effort in hosting Firewise Day. man at Payson High School, won the Some basic tips for protecting homes 100 meter hurdles at the 50th Annual and lives are: Payson Rotary Invitational. • Clear leaves and other debris from Throughout the season, she has been gutters, eaves, porches and decks. This one of the finest performers in Division prevents embers from igniting your III, despite being a first-year varsity home. member. • Remove dead vegetation and other Expect big things from her in the items from under your deck or porch, future. and within 10 feet of the house. • Screen or box-in areas below patiFirewise celebration tomorrow os and decks with wire mesh to prevent Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction debris and combustible materials from Committee members finalized plans for accumulating. • Remove flammable materials (firethe first-ever “Firewise Day” during an April 27 meeting in the senior dining wood stacks, propane tanks) within 30 feet of your home’s foundation and outhall. The program, which will focus on fire buildings, including garages and sheds. prevention and safety, is set for noon to Prop 123 opposition grows 3 p.m., tomorrow, Saturday, April 30 at the cultural center ramada in Pine. There were those, including myself, The Fossil Creek Gang will provide who once believed Proposition 123 lively, toe-tapping music; Smokey the would pass overwhelmingly. Bear will stroll the grounds; gift baskets After all, who could be opposed to are to be raffled and a display of rattle- financial relief for our long-suffering snakes, tarantulas and other reptiles schools? Although I continue to wholeheartedset up.

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Ayden Taylor and his family need help with medical bills, so folks are stepping up to help out with a benefit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at the Pine Strawberry School gym.

That coupled with the fact that our own senator, Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, is co-founder of George Washington Academy, an EdKey, Inc. charter school in Snowflake, seems to indicate she and fellow Republican legislators would like to dismantle public education. With the election rapidly approaching, it’s obvious many of those who vote against 123 will not be anti-education. Their “no” votes will be because they don’t trust Arizona’s lawmakers, understandably so. Voting on 123 is a tough call. The best hope for public education is it passes for short-term relief and down the line, especially 10 years from now, a new set of more cerebral public education-oriented legislators will be voted in. No raise for water customers

ly support the proposition because it’s better than nothing — which is what teachers and schools usually get from lawmakers — opposition is growing in leaps and bounds. Some of the hostility seems to be center on Gov. Ducey’s refusal to commit to improving education funding after Prop. 123 pays schools what the law and courts say they are owed. Critics are asking, “What happens in 10 years when Prop. 123 peters out?” Ducey and Republican lawmakers refuse to say if there are plans for future funding. Some also argue that education should be funded out of the General Fund rather than taking money from the State Land Trust, which Prop. 123 will do. Proposition opponents point out the General Fund now has a surplus of $600 million, enough to pay schools what is owed and end the lawsuit filed by the Cave Creek School District and others. Frustrated voters also point out that the tax cuts lawmakers dole out generously to corporations take millions of dollars out of the budget that could go to schools. The Prop. 123 opponents are also quick to say lawmakers who tell us the proposition is a panacea for education cannot be trusted or believed. After all, they are the ones that have been approving deep cuts in K-12 education and have been draining money for years from public schools to give to private ones. Earlier this year, state senators voted for vouchers for all school students, which will allow everyone of the state’s 1.1 million students to attend private and parochial schools with tax dollars.

The Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District Governing board at its April 21 meeting apparently nixed any rate or fee increases for the Fiscal Year 2016-17. Board member Rus Brock presented a motion to study an increase, saying the last was July 1, 2013. He told fellow board members the district might not be keeping up with the inflation rate and smaller more frequent increases are more palatable for customers than large ones. He proposed a new five-tier rate increase that would produce about $60,000 more per year. Brock’s fellow board members had their doubts about increases in rates that some customers believe are already too high. The majority of the board agreed they do not at this time want to raise rates or amend the rate configuration. Friends to host book sale

Pine Library Friends have set the times and dates for their always-popular Memorial Day book sale. It will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 27, 28 and 29 in the Library Activity Room. In addition to the book sale, Friends will raffle off a Gift Card Tree. Tickets are $2 each, six for $5 and 15 for $10. The drawing will be 2 p.m., Sunday, May 29. Tickets may be purchased in the library or at the book sale. All proceeds benefit the local library. Sad week

Having worked at the Payson Roundup for 27-plus years, I remember well the office atmosphere was most always cheery and content. But this week, there is a pale hovering caused by the death of publisher John Naughton’s wife, Patti, after a long battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.,

Saturday, April 30 in the Messinger Mortuary chapel. Our condolences go out to John. Plenty to do at library

Those youths complaining, “There’s nothing to do in Pine-Strawberry” obviously are not taking advantage of all the activities the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library has to offer. Artist in Training sessions for children will be held Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month of May. The program involves students working on independent art projects. The children’s agenda at the library also includes “Story Time” at 10:15 a.m. each Wednesday throughout the month and “Lego Times” from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. each Thursday. “Happy Music” times are scheduled for 11 a.m., May 4 and 18. A “Pirates Party” for readers 5-10 years of age will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18. Library assistant Junnetta Clifford initiated the “party” — she wanted to explore the world of pirates, reading about them with youth through the month. At the May 18 reading, all the children will receive their own eye patches and hear a story. They will also do a pirate craft and participate in a treasure hunt in which they will be guided by secret clues. Pine Strawberry School students will be able to attend because classes will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. that day to allow teachers to participate in in-service training. Those who want to improve their chess game will have the opportunity in a chess club now being formed. The club will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays beginning June 3. Members must be at least 10 years old. Library manager Becky Waer says the club was formed for those who want to learn to play chess, those who play but don’t have regular partners and others who do not own a chess set. She also touts the club as a great way to meet new friends. School Daze

Spirit Week wraps up today, Friday April 29 at Pine Strawberry School. On May 6, Student Council members will travel to the state convention and at 6 p.m., Monday, May 9 the governing board meets. School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on May 18 for in-service training. Thought for the week: “Spending today complaining about yesterday won’t make tomorrow any better.”

‘Thinking something’ can be good or bad! Thanks a lot, numbskull! How was I There are three little words that supposed to get home from the scare the pants off me. When movie theater? Box myself up I hear them coming out of the and mail myself home? same person too often, I keep your turn Besides which, if that numbmy distance. skull ever really “thought” Know what those three little about anything, which I doubt, I words are? “Oh, I thought ...” suspect he would have realized Know what they really mean? that HE was out driving in that “Oh, I NEVER think.” snowstorm, so why shouldn’t Oy! Have I met a lot of those other people be doing the same folks! thing? The first one I ever met came “Thinking” can be good or driving through a stop sign at Tom Garrett bad. I learned that the hard night doing 65 mph during a snowstorm and nailed me in my little way back when I was just 14 years old. My brother Charlie was four years old Chevy on the other side of a four lane highway, thereby breaking my older than I was, just enough older to be filled with information most teens 22-year-old neck. As I sat in court months later I actu- should not have. Like what? Like where ally had to listen to that birdbrain say, to find a book that tells kids how to “Oh, I thought there wouldn’t be anyone make everything they should not make. out there on the highway in that snowLike what? How about nitroglycerstorm.” ine?

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Please apply at Majestic Rim – 310 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson, AZ 85541. Resume is required. Majestic Rim is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Order: 10081503 Cust: -Pine Strawberry Water Improvem Keywords: District Manager art#: 20133059 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 4.00

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ESTATE SALES 5. Garage/Yard Sale 300 N. Mahoney Circle, Fri. & Sat. April 29 & 30 from 8am to 2pm: Collectible dolls, King size oak headboard, Small safe, Handgun reloaders, Office Chairs, 2-dr. wood file cabinet, Laptop computer table, and Much More! 6. Big Garage & Estate Sale; Everything Must GO! 1300 N. Matterhorn, Payson, Thurs. Fri. & Sat. April 28, 29, & 30 from 7am to 4pm Tools, Hobby Stuff, Electrical Equipment, Rock & Gems. No Reasonable Offer Considered!

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Majestic Rim Retirement Living. Essential responsibilities: Plan, produce and serve quality meals; purchase food/supplies while meeting budget guidelines; and compliant in sanitation and safety. Minimum job requirements: A.A. Degree plus five (5) years of directly related experience or ten years of experience and/or training as executive chef. Minimum of three years’ experience in food service management. Excellent customer service skills. Food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates required. Must be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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8. HUGE MOVING SALE 509 N Hogan Dr Payson Fri, Apr 22 and Sat, Apr 23. 8-2 and beyond on Saturday Denim Sofa Sofa Toppper - Reversable and Washable 2 Indoor/Outdoor Rugs Weber Charcoal Grill with Accessories - Used Once Small, handy Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Blankets and Quilts 7’ Thin Christmas Tree with attsached lights - Like New Kitchen Cookware Dog Toys, Coats and Accessories Hoover Floor Washer Glass Top Patio Table; other Patio Furniture Epson Printer Many LED Flood Lights LP Records Kitchen Cookware Hose and Sprinkler Hald Held Steamer Many Decorative Items and so much more...... Out Airport Road or Vista - follow bright green signs!

MOVING SALES 9. Two (2) HOME SALE 145 S Rolloff Ln Star Valley Fri, Apr 29 and Sat, Apr 30. 8am- 1pm Moving and garage sale. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, household goods, baby items, camping, fishing, tools and much more. Follow signs off of Cornerstone.

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YARD SALES 1. 103 N. Mogollon Trail, Fri. & Sat. April 29 & 30 from 8am to 2pm: General Household Items! 10. GRAND FINALE SUPER LARGE YARD SALE! 5139 PINE DR. Strawberry Fri, Apr 29, Sat, Apr 30 and Sun, May 1. 8AM - 5 PM THIS WILL BE OUR LAST WEEKEND AND WE ARE BRINGING OUT A LOT MORE GREAT ITEMS INCLUDING TOOLS, CAMERAS AND SO MUCH MORE! FURNITURE, SADDLES, GLASS, JOHN DEERE PEDDLE TRACTOR, WOOD WAGON, FISHING ITEMS AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE WE WILL FIND IN OUR STORAGE SHEDS! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

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The Payson Roundup Newspaper is seeking an Independent Contractor to Deliver Newspapers, Tuesdays and Friday afternoons, Approx. 4 hours per day, Pays $110.p/wk, Starting at Tyler Parkway, Chaparral Pines, Rim Club, and the Knolls. Must be: 21 years of age, have good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive & proof of full coverage of insurance on vehicle & copy of Arizona Drivers License. Our Company does Background Checks! Applications available after 3:00 p.m. at 708 N. Beeline,Payson, AZ Walmart now Hiring for the following positions: Cashiers Deli Produce O/N Stocking O/N Maintenance Day Maintenance Garden Center

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LEGAL NOTICES 16128: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. # 16-0015 8 Chernek Title No: 21600146 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 09/15/2005 as Document No. 2005-017103 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on June 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Lot 200, of CHAPARRAL PINES PHASE ONE, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map(s) No. 668 through 668JJ and Certificate of Correction recorded July 9, 1997 as 97-709486 and Certificate of Correction recorded February 1, 2001 as 2001-1321, all of Official Records. The street address/location of the real

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LEGAL NOTICES property described above is purported to be: 902 Indian Paintbrush Circle Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 302-87-200 5 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.Original Principal Balance: $650,000.00 Original Trustor: Michael M Chernek a married man as his sole and separate property 9775 N 130th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Current Beneficiary: First National Bank of Pennsylvania successor by merger to Parkvale Bank Care of / Servicer PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank, NA, 3232 Newmark Drive Miamisburg, OH 45342 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar. A-4568918 04/08/2016, 04/15/2016, 04/22/2016, 04/29/2016 16133: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/2016; TS/File 406947.10262 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on FEBRUARY 13, 2013, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2013-001674 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARI-

LEGAL NOTICES ZONA 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 AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on MAY 25, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: That portion of H.E.S. No. 106 and Lot 9, all in Section 12, Township 1 South, Range 15 ½ East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Easterly right of way line which bears South 25°50’30” East, 711.60 feet from the North quarter corner of said Section 12; THENCE North 87°38’ East, 24.34 feet; THENCE South 35°19’ East, 97.80 feet; THENCE South 13°34’ East, 117.00 feet; THENCE South 52°34’ West, 132.50 feet to the Easterly right of way line of said County Road; THENCE North 0°38’ West, 237.10 feet along said Gila County Road to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. Purported Property Address: 8385 S. SIXSHOOTER CANYON RD., GLOBE, ARIZONA. Tax Parcel Number: 102-27-004. Original Principal Balance: $52,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: MANNY P. CASILLAS and MARY L. CASILLAS, Trustees of the MARY and MANNY CASILLAS FAMILY TRUST, 2328 CECIL CIRCLE, GLOBE, AZ 85501. Original/Current Trustor: WILLIAM M. DYBDAHL and LYNN MARIE DYBDAHL, 8385 S. SIXSHOOTER CANYON RD., GLOBE, AZ 85501. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $48,199.18 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: FEBRUARY 5, 2016. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona

LEGAL NOTICES Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on February 22, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018. 16135: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS#: 15-15788 Order #: 8606688 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/8/2014 and recorded on 7/11/2014 as Instrument # 2014-006490, Book Page in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ 85501, on 5/23/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day. THAT PORTION OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 8, EAST GLOBE MAP NO. 1, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 2, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 5 OF SAID BLOCK 8, A THE INTERSECTION OF THIRD AND MONROE STREETS AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTHERLY AND ALONG THIRD STREET 75 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH MONROE STREET 51 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THIRD STREET 35.4 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH MONROE STREET 8 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THIRD STREET 39.6 FEET, TO MONROE STREET; THENCE EASTERLY AND ALONG MONROE STREET 59 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINN-

LEGAL NOTICES ING. The successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed in the trustee’s capacity as a licensed insurance producer as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A. Name of Trustee’s Regulator: Arizona Department of Insurance. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 614 S THIRD STREET GLOBE, AZ 85501 A.P.N.: 208-05-209 Original Principal Balance: $120,918.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) JOSE R. GONZALEZ, A SINGLE MAN 614 S THIRD STREET GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. c/o Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1600 Douglass Road, Suite 200 A Anaheim, CA 92806 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have not further recourse. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC P.O. Box 3309 Anaheim, California 92803 (888) 313-1969 Dated: 2/12/2016 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Tai Alailima, Director Sale information can be obtained online at www.servicelinkasap.com or use the automated sales information at (714) 730-2727. 04/22/2016, A-4567126 04/29/2016, 05/06/2016, 05/13/2016

LEGAL NOTICES 16137: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/2016; TS No. 2015-01403-AZ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/13/2006 and recorded on 12/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-021247, Book —Page —- and rerecorded on as in the official 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 At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501, in Gila County, on 06/13/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: Lot 230 the portal Pine Creek Canyon Unit two according to map no 542 records of Gila county Arizona; Together with A Proportionate interest in and to the common areas as set forth on said plat Purported Street Address: 4659 NORTH CANYON VISTA DRIVE, PINE, AZ 85544 Parcel Tax 30162183

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Original Principal Balance: $ 315,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2007-2, Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-2 c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1661 Worthington Road West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: BRYAN K FREITAG, A SIN-

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Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. Northpark Town Center 1000 Abernathy Rd NE; Bldg 400, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30328 (866) 960-8299 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (866) 960-8299 W e b s i t e : http://www.altisource.com/M ortgageServices/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.as px Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. DATED: 02/17/2016 /s/ Chelsea Jackson, Trustee Sale Assistant The successor trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee’s capacity as an Insurance Company as required by A.R.S. § 33-803 (A)(6). The successor trustee’s regulator is the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Fulton On 02/17/2016, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Chelsea Jackson, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her 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. /s/ Laterrika Thompkins Laterrika Thompkins NOTARY PUBLIC Expiration Date July 22, 2016 16141: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/2016; SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY; Jennifer Griffin (Petitioner); Michael Griffin (Respondent); Case Number: DO201600028, SUMMONS, Honorable: n/a WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO MICHAEL GRIFFIN (RESPONDENT) 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “summons.” 2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 or satellite office at 714 S. Beeline Highway, Suite 104, Payson, AZ 85541. Mail a copy of your “Response” or “Answer” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons. 3. If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on your by a registered process server of the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server of the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server of the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication. 4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address at the top of this paper, or from the Clerk of the Superior Court at the address listed in Paragraph 2 above. 5. If this is an action for dissolution (divorce), legal separation or annulment, either or both spouses may file a Petition for Conciliation for the purpose of determining whether there is any mutual interest in preserving the marriage or for Mediation to attempt to settle disputes concerning legal decision-making and parenting time issues regarding minor children. 6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commis-

LEGAL NOTICES sioner assigned to the case, at least five (5) days before your scheduled court date. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE COURT 01/28/2016. ANITA ESCOBEDO Clerk of the Superior Court By /s/ Megan A. Miller Deputy Clerk 16149: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 2, 1998 in Instrument No. 1998-13838 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder At the Front Entrance of the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 at 11:00 AM on July 1, 2016: LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO Purported Street address: 550 E Cottonwood, Globe, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel # 208-02-145 Original Principal Balance: $44,800.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-SC1, in c/o Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, Texas 75019. Name and Address of Original Trustor: Dennis F Ashcroft and Rosemary R Ashcroft, husband and wife, 357 S High St, Globe, AZ 85501 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Jason P. Sherman, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 602-222-5711 Dated: March 30, 2016 /s/ Jason P. Sherman, Trustee, Jason P. Sherman, Trustee Manner of Trustee Qualification: The Trustee qualifies pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-803(A)(2) as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. Name of Trustee’s Regulator: The Trustee’s Regulator is the State Bar of Arizona. STATE OF ARIZONA}} ss. COUNTY OF MARICOPA} The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on March 30, 2016, by Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as Trustee. /s/ Yolanda R. Garnder NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: 02/09/2019 EXHIBIT “A” PARCEL NO.1: THAT CERTAIN PIECE AND PARCEL OF OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING BLOCK 28, OF GLOBE TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 63, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 90 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 28, GLOBE TOWNSITE: THENCE SOUTHERLY, A DISTANCE OF 62.50 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WIT COTTONWOOD STREET, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, A DISTANCE OF 119.50 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AGAIN PARALLEL WITH COTTONWOOD STREET, A DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE SOUTH SIDE LINE OF COTTONWOOD STREET, A DISTANCE OF 182.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF COTTONWOOD STREET, A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 2: ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BLOCK 28, OF GLOBE TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE

LEGAL NOTICES COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 63, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BOOK 28, AT THE INTERESECTION OF HIGH AND COTTONWOOD STREETS; THENCE EASTERLY AND ALONG COTTONWOOD STREET, A DISTANCE OF 90.00 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH HIGH STREET, A DISTANCE OF 62.50 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH COTTONWOOD STREET, A DISTANCE OF 90.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND ALONG HIGH STREET, A DISTANCE OF 62.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO, ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BLOCK 28, OF GLOBE TOWNSITE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 63, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT A POINT 62.50 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 28; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH COTTONWOOD STREET, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH HIGH STREET, A DISTANCE OF 86.50 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH COTTONWOOD STREET, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST SIDE LINE OF HIGH STREET, A DISTANCE OF 86.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 16152:4/26, 4/29, 5/3/2016; NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: ACC0UNTA3LE, LLC FILE NUMBER: L20751287 II. The address of the known place of business is: 214 West Thompson Road Payson, AZ 85541 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lora G. Johnson, Johnson & Associates, P.L.L.C. 10320 West McDowell Road, #D Avondale, AZ 85392 Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Cheri L. Padilla, manager 214 West Thompson Road Payson, AZ 85541 Cheri L. Padilla, member 214 West Thompson Road Payson, AZ 85541 16153: 4/22, 4/26, 4/29/2016; NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: BILLY HOYT AGENCY LLC File No. L-2082793-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: 414 S. Beeline Hey, Suite 2, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: William R. Hoyt, 414 S. Beeline Hey, Suite 2, Payson, AZ 85541, 718 W. Forest Dr., Payson, AZ 85541. (A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: William R. Hoyt, (x) manager, 718 W. Forest Dr., Payson, AZ 85541. 16156: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/25/2007 and recorded on 10/30/2007 as Instrument # 2007-018276 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, on 7/12/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof. The successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed in the trustee’s capacity as an attorney and member of the State Bar of Arizona as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A(2). Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 269 N. Elizabeth Dr., Payson, AZ 85541-2391 A.P.N.: 302-31-126B Original Principal Balance: $205,000.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) Tamara Kinnaman, a single person, 269 N. Elizabeth Dr., Payson, AZ 85541-2391 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) BMO Harris Bank NA, successor by merger with M&I Bank FSB, 180 N. Executive Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005 NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Larry O. Folks, Folks & O’Connor, PLLC, 1850 N. Central Ave, #1140, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602)262-2265 Fax requests for sale information to: (602) 256-9101. Sales information is also available online at: www.folksoconnor.com Dated: 4/11/2016 s/by Larry O. Folks, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as required by A.R.S. § 33-803, Subsection (A)(2) State of Arizona )) ss County of Maricopa )

LEGAL NOTICES On 4/11/2016 before me, Carmen K. Ruff, Notary Public, personally appeared Larry O. Folks personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and official seal. s/Carmen K. Ruff, Notary Public, My Commission Expires: 2/12/2017 Exhibit A: THAT PORTION OF TRACT E, OF EAST VERDE PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 144. BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 60 OF SAID EAST VERDE PARK; THENCE NORTH 66 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 35.62 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT E; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 110.44 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT E TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED IN DOCKET 532, PAGE 139, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST 130.52 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID DOCKET 532, PAGE 139 PARCEL; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 68.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 118.52 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT E; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 51.05 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

LEGAL NOTICES 16159: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/2016; TS No. AZ07000152-16-1 APN 204-06-019B TO No. 160064665-AZ-VOO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated November 5, 2003 and recorded on November 17, 2003 as Instrument No. 2003-020181 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder Front Entrance, Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 8550 on July 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19 B ROOSEVELT RESORT, ROOSEVELT, AZ 85545 THE WESTERLY 60 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THAT PORTION OF HOMESTEAD ENTRY SURVEY NO. 70, LOCATED IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST (UNSURVEYED), OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT CORNER NO. 3, HOMESTEAD ENTRY SURVEY NO.70; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES, 17 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 433.36 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES, 35 MINUTES, 50 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 284.07 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 10 DE-

LEGAL NOTICES GREES, 04 MINUTES, 10 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES, 35 MINUTES, 50 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 125.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES, 04 MINUTES, 10 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES, 35 MINUTES, 50 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 125.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 204-06-019B Original Principal Balance $81,338.00 Name and Address of original Trustor MARIA ISABEL OROSCO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND LUPE O. QUINTANA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 19 B ROOSEVELT RESORT, ROOSEVELT, AZ 85545 Name and Address of the Beneficiary PNC Bank, N.A., Successor in Interest to National City Real Estate Services, LLC SBM to National City Mortgage, Inc. FKA National City Mortgage Co. c/o PNC Mortgage 3232 Newmark Drive Miamisburg, OH 45342 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trus-

LEGAL NOTICES tee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: April 1, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Amanda Alcantara, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832. Order no. AZ16-000502-1, Pub Dates, 04/29/2016, 05/06/2016, 05/13/2016, 05/20/2016. 16161: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2016 Lawrence B. Slater, PLLC, 16444 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295; Attorney Bar No.: 006974; Attorney for Petitioner; Filed April 18, 2016, BY Anita Escobedo, Deputy Clerk. IN THE GILA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN AND FOR THE STATE OF ARIZONA In the Matter of Guardianship and Conservatorship of JULIANNA SALDIVAR, Protected Person. NO. GC201600018 ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PETITION FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AND CONSERVATOR OF AN ADULT. Petitioner having filed with the Court a Petition for Permanent Appointment of Guardian and Conservator of an Adult and Affidavit of Person to be Appointed, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED setting a hearing on said Petition as follows: DATE AND TIME: MAY 25, 2016 AT 1:30 P.M. PLACE: GILA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 1400 E. ASH ST., GLOBE, AZ 85501. JUDICIAL OFFICER: HONORABLE BRYAN B. CHAMBERS. DATE: April 18, 2016, /s/ Bryan B. Chambers, BRYAN B. CHAMBERS, JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016

YARD SALE GUIDE Weekend of April 29 - May 1 1. 103 N. Mogollon Trail, Fri. & Sat. April 29 & 30 from 8am to 2pm: General Household Items! 2. Multi Family Moving/Yard Sale! Several Radio Controlled Airplanes Furniture, small appliances, tools, etc., lots of miscellaneous. 903/905 S. Pineview St., Friday and Sat. April 29 and 30, 8am-? 3. YARD SALE 6384 Jan Drive, (Pine) Fri. & Sat. April 29 & 30 from 8am to 3pm: Gas BBQ, Electric Log Splitter, Power Tools, Steel Cargo Rear Carrier, Xmas LED lights and Inflatables, Car Ramps, Numerous Misc. Household Items. Cash Only 4. GARAGE SALE 307 E. Pine Street, Fri. April 29 and Sat. April 30 from 7:30am to 12:00 Noon: 65 inch TV, Couch and tables, Books, Playstation 2 w/games, Lots of Misc. Honda Motorcycle w/ trike kit w/ matching trailer 602-373-0910 5. Garage/Yard Sale 300 N. Mahoney Circle, Fri. & Sat. April 29 & 30 from 8am to 2pm: Collectible dolls, King size oak headboard, Small safe, Handgun reloaders, Office Chairs, 2-dr. wood file cabinet, Laptop computer table, and Much More!

7. MOVING SALE 408 W. Corral Circle, Fri. & Sat. April 29 & 30 from 7:30 to ?: EVERTHING MUST GO, Including Tow Dolly, 4500 Miles $700.

HUGE MOVING SALE

509 N Hogan Dr Payson Fri, Apr 22 and Sat, Apr 23. 8-2 and beyond on Saturday Denim Sofa Sofa Toppper - Reversable and Washable 2 Indoor/Outdoor Rugs Weber Charcoal Grill with Accessories - Used Once Small, handy Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Blankets and Quilts 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thin Christmas Tree with attsached lights - Like New Kitchen Cookware Dog Toys, Coats and Accessories Hoover Floor Washer Glass Top Patio Table; other Patio Furniture Epson Printer Many LED Flood Lights LP Records Kitchen Cookware Hose and Sprinkler Hald Held Steamer Many Decorative Items and so much more...... Out Airport Road or Vista follow bright green signs!

6. Big Garage & Estate Sale;

9. Two (2) HOME SALE 145 S Rolloff Ln Star Valley Fri, Apr 29 and Sat, Apr 30. 8am- 1pm Moving and garage sale. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, household goods, baby items, camping, fishing, tools and much more. Follow signs off of Cornerstone. 10. GRAND FINALE SUPER LARGE YARD SALE! 5139 PINE DR. Strawberry Fri, Apr 29, Sat, Apr 30 and Sun, May 1. 8AM - 5 PM THIS WILL BE OUR LAST WEEKEND AND WE ARE BRINGING OUT A LOT MORE GREAT ITEMS INCLUDING TOOLS, CAMERAS AND SO MUCH MORE! FURNITURE, SADDLES, GLASS, JOHN DEERE PEDAL TRACTOR, WOOD WAGON, FISHING ITEMS AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE WE WILL FIND IN OUR STORAGE SHEDS!

YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!! 11. 1420 N. Sunrise Court, Fri. & Sat. April 29 & 30 from 8am to 2pm: HUGE MOVING SALE! Tools, Garden Supplies, Clothing, Household Items, Furniture, Camping Gear, Luggage and Much More!

12. BIG INSIDE SALE FRI. & SAT. APRIL 29 & 30 FROM 8AM TO 2:00PM: 200 FRONTIER ST. ACROSS FROM THE POST OFFICE: Beautiful Full Size Brass Bed Frame, Large Dining Room Table w/Butterfly Leaf w/5 Chairs and Matching Buffet, 2 Matching Dressers and others, Oak Coffee Table, Antique Stand, Corner Desk, Humel Canisters, Beautiful China Cabinet, King Size Bed and Frame, Patio Table w/Umbrella, Tools, Chain Hoist, Vise, Table Saws, and Hand Tools, Lots of Nuts & Bolts (New in packages) and More! FOLLOW THE SIGNS!

So get out there and buy up those bargains!

EVERYTHING MUST GO! 1300 N. Matterhorn, Payson, Thurs. Fri. & Sat. April 28, 29, & 30 from 7am to 4pm Tools, Hobby Stuff, Electrical Equipment, Rocks & Gems. No Reasonable Offer Considered!

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Payson Roundup SPORTS Friday, April 29, 2016

10B

Payson closes with a bang by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

A regular season filled with thrilling finishes ended in a most fitting way for Payson’s baseball team on Tuesday. Taran Sarnowski led off the top of the seventh inning with a home run to tie the game and the Longhorns went on to score three more runs and beat host Snowflake 9-6 in a Div. 3 Section 1 game. The dramatic win capped a busy day for PHS, which played two innings at Holbrook earlier in the day to complete a suspended game. The Lobos (13-5, 4-3 Section 1) led 6-2

after four innings, but PHS scored three times in the fifth to put itself in position to complete the comeback. “We seem to be pretty comfortable playing from behind, never really feeling like we are out of games,” said Payson coach Brian Young. Ruben Estrada started and pitched only two innings to stay fresh for the 32-team Div. 3 state tournament, which begins today in Surprise. The pairings weren’t released by press time. Go to payson.com to see Payson’s schedule and a photo gallery from the senior night game vs. Combs. PHS (11-7) was ranked No. 17 as of Wednesday.

The Horns finished tied with Holbrook at 5-2 in the section but wound up third based on a loss to the Roadrunners earlier on Tuesday. Mingus (6-1) won the section. Ryan Ricke pitched the final five innings and “just did an outstanding job of keeping us in the game,” according to Young. The coach also praised his team’s defense. Shad McNeeley went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs. “It was a great day for Shad, he really hit the ball well and it was huge for us at the bottom of the order,” Young said. Sarnowski went 2-for-4 with the home run and David Card was 2-for-4 with a triple, two runs and an RBI.

Horns fall in completion of marathon Payson’s baseball team started off a busy final day to the regular season on a sour note Tuesday. A day after falling to San Tan Valley Combs in the home finale, the Longhorns headed to Holbrook to complete a game suspended because of darkness with the score tied 10-10 after 10 innings.

Things began well as Carl Adcock doubled in the top of the 11th. However, he was stranded. The Longhorns struck out the leadoff hitter in the bottom of the 12th on a pitch in the dirt. The catcher threw the ball into right field trying to retire him at first, allowing the runner to move up to second base. He advanced to third

Combs blows past PHS Payson honored its five seniors prior to the start of the final home game on a cold and windy Monday night. And the Longhorns just never seemed to warm up as visiting San Tan Valley Combs took the lead in the first inning and never let up in an 11-5 victory. “This game was a little disappointing for our seniors to not finish their home careers with a win,” said Payson coach Brian Young. “It was a cold, windy night and that seemed to bother us more than it did Combs. ‘They were kind of on the verge of making the playoffs and played like a team fighting for their lives. “They just outplayed us at home on senior night. Unfortunately, we let that happen.” With the state tournament looming and the completion of the Holbrook game and a showdown at Snowflake both on tap the next day, Young tried to keep his pitchers ready for what was coming. “We used a little bit of strategy in not letting our pitchers throw a whole lot of pitches,” the skipper said. “We don’t know if that pays off until this weekend, but it

didn’t seem to help us a ton in this game as we went through three different pitchers.” The Coyotes, meanwhile, needed just one hurler. “They threw a pretty strong all-state righty, Colt Chance, who was good,” Young said. “But we missed our opportunities to get him in the first couple of innings, leaving five guys on base in those innings.” He limited the Longhorns to six hits. “Only getting six hits was a big problem for us,” Young said. “We have hit so much better than that lately, so not getting it done for our seniors was frustrating.” The five seniors — Carl Adcock, Grayson Barr, Ruben Estrada, Silas Galster and Taran Sarnowski — were recognized with their parents in a ceremony on the field prior to the start of the game. “Our seniors have really carried us offensively this year,” Young said. “They are the heart of the order. It is hard to get through our lineup without at least one of them doing some damage. They all have a ton of experience, including in the playoffs.” Visit payson.com for a photo gallery from this game.

Volunteers work for wildlife habitat Water sources are critical it is necessary to build or repair to wildlife survival in the arid water sources for wildlife in an Southwest. Even beneath the effort to improve the habitat for Rim with live streams in many game and non-game species,” canyons, water can still be very Clark said. scarce. There are more than 120 such Over the last 50 years there devices that are operational in has been a concerted effort by the northern half of Unit 22, some numerous agencies to add addi- being easy to reach and many in tional water sources throughout very remote areas of the Tonto. the northern regions of the Tonto These drinkers are also commonly National Forest which known as “guzzlers” and benefits all wildlife. demand regular maintenance to keep them They are placed where outdoors operational. Mechanized there are natural seeps under the rim parts wear out or are or springs which may sometimes vandalized have some water for most which destroys the purof the year. pose of keeping water in Oftentimes there are an area. concrete catchments or An expanding group other methods to collect of veteran outdoorsthe available water, then stored in some kind of Dennis Pirch men have taken it upon themselves to maintain container, and finally and repair the existing used with the aid of an automatic float which creates drinkers. Most are retired from year-round water for all wildlife successful careers and have the time and energy to volunteer their in the surrounding area. Four well-known agencies and expertise to improve the habitat organizations have expanded the for wildlife. This project has been led by water sources remarkably well with the help of the local ranch- Dan Bradford, the crew foreman ing industry. The Tonto National and local residents Dick Henry Forest, the Arizona Game and Les Connors. and Fish Department, and the Volunteers are definitely needall-volunteer Mogollon Sporting ed in the area for assistance with Association in addition to the the repairs and no special skills Arizona Elk Society have been are needed. If you would like instrumental in funding and pro- more information on the wildlife viding manpower in establishing water source improvements go year-round water sources. to www.arizonaelksociety.org or Coordinating the total effort in call Dick Henry at 928-978-1501 providing water sources for wild- for the next project. life has been through the all-volThe daylight hours are lengthy, unteer efforts of the Arizona Elk the local streams and lakes are Society and their current presi- being stocked weekly, so take a dent Steve Clark. friend after work and wet a line in “With the extended drought the Rim Country, God’s creation.

on a ground out and scored the winning run on a single. “It was disappointing to go back and lose because we had some momentum last week and then

after the break they went back to their original starting pitcher and we just didn’t get any runs off of him this time,” said Payson coach Brian Young.

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Efrain Amaya-Medina pitches against San Tan Valley Combs on Monday.