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Mysterious jet aborts landing at Payson Airport by

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The roar of a jet engine Tuesday rattled residents and sent many scrambling outside to scan the skies to identify the mysterious sound. After making several calls, it’s still unclear who was piloting the aircraft or why they were flying over Payson. What made the mystery frustrating for Airport Coordinator Ray Law, is that he could not confirm what people saw as he was at the Arizona Airport Association conference in Lake Havasu City until Wednesday. Once he returned on Thursday, however, he started hearing multiple reports of the incident. “It was fun to hear the stories as they trickled in,” said Law. Ed Fandrich, the new owner of the Against the Wind aircraft maintenance shop next to Crosswinds Restaurant said he saw a jet fly by the airport at 6 p.m. He said he thought the jet looked like an F-16. “Since he is an “airplane guy,” his estimation that it was an F-16 is probably See Mystery jet, page 2A

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The Rim Country Educational Alliance Board this week signed the long-awaited purchase agreement for 253 acres of Forest Service land on which it will build a four-year university in Payson. The agreement involves a quitclaim deed after the Alliance receives the $4.1 million purchase price, which means the sale can now go forward much more quickly than backers anticipated. “I can’t describe how great it was to finally sign the purchase agreement for the USFS land! After many years of dealing with a

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• See State tournament win, page 6A

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PHOENIX — The pressure’s been building for months. And for five innings, No. 17-ranked Benson let the pressure build. But the dam burst in the fifth inning on Wednesday night. The No. 1 Payson Longhorns exploded in a flood of hits that produced a lopsided, mercy-rule victory in the second round of the Division 3 State Tournament at Rose Mofford Softball Complex. The Benson Bobcats held the Longhorns to a 2-0 lead for five long innings, but couldn’t crack the bedrock of Payson’s pitching. Then in the fifth inning, the dam cracked: The Payson bats came alive. Hits that found leather earlier in the game began dropping. The Longhorns sent 11 hitters to the plate in the inning and every one of them reached base. Head coach Curtis Johnson has Benson failed to record an led the Longhorns to the best out as Payson pounded out season in program history. eight hits to go with a walk and two errors to score eight runs for a 10-0 mercy victory. It’s the Horns’ 17th win by at least 10 runs. The Longhorns’ 27th consecutive victory pushed their record to 32-1 heading into a quarterfinal game against No. 9 Snowflake at 7 o’clock tonight at Rose Mofford. The winner plays the survivor of the game between No. 4 Tucson Tanque Verde and defending champion and No. 5 seed Winslow in the semifinals at 10 a.m. Saturday at the same location. The championship game takes place at 7:45 p.m. Monday at Arizona State University. No. 3 Show Low plays No. 6 Tucson Empire and No. 10 Nogales faces No. 18 Morenci in tonight’s other quarterfinals.

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protracted sales process, it’s definitely time to get on with this very important project,” said Alliance Board member Jim Lyon. “The combination of water flowing from C.C. Cragin and the opening of our university campus bodes well for economic growth, educational opportunity and quality of life in Payson and Star Valley.” The Alliance will also put up $540,000 to do required archaeological work, but the land sale can go through while that work continues, say sources close to the sale. That money will come from the Rim Country Educational

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Arissa Paulson fired a blistering one-hitter on Wednesday in the Longhorns’ 10-0 defeat of Benson in the state tournament.

Gila County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp said he had a close friendship with a woman prosecutor who worked for him, but staunchly denied he sexually harassed her in a reply to the charges she filed after he fired her late last year. Beauchamp’s attorney ask ed the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to dismiss Joy Riddle’s charge that Beauchamp discriminatcause of gened against her be der or because she rejected his advances. He also denied firing her because she was pregnant, according to documents the Roundup received through a records request. Riddle, 29, says Beauchamp,

43, made unwanted advances toward her and fired her. Riddle filed a complaint with the EEOC shortly after she was fired in December. Beauchamp says he dismissed Riddle from the GCAO because of questionable work performance and for being insubordinate and dismissive toward her supervisor, Chief Deputy Attorney Shawn Fuller. He said he did not even know she was pregnant at the time. Riddle characterized Beau champ’s response as inaccurate and laughable and said she has text messages from him to prove sexual harassment. The Roundup asked for copies of the texts, but Riddle had not responded as of press time.

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Cheering on Special Olympics athletes with police in lead by

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With every honk, wave and smile from passing motorists, a group of 80 Special Olympic athletes gleamed with pride Wednesday morning as they walked along the Beeline Highway, a trail of fire trucks and police cruisers following behind decorated with balloons and streamers. The vibrancy of the athletes’ smiles matched their new blue and green tie-dyed shirts. On their way to the summer WEATHER

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games in Phoenix, the athletes got a big send-off from Payson, with drivers and bystanders honking, holding up “We love our athletes” posters. Many hugged the delighted athletes as they passed. Some motorists moved up the road several times to park and meet the procession as they passed, including one resident in a large truck with an equally large truck horn. As the athletes passed, business owners streamed out of their offices to wave. The happy athletes skipped and danced down the street with the high school’s cheer squad leading several cheers. The moving walk kicked off at 9 a.m., led by Department of Public Safety Officer Seth Meeske, who had in 2013 been shot and nearly killed during a traffic stop just outside of Payson. Meeske carried the

Olympic torch into Chapman Auto Center. The torch made its way to Payson from Heber and will end up in Phoenix for the start of the games. The hometown send-off ended at Western Village, where Gila County Sheriff Adam Shepherd, Det. Karen Baltz, Sgt. Rodney Cronk, Payson law clerk Jonathan Manley and this reporter continued the torch run on bicycle to the Highway 188 turnoff. Cronk, who has participated in the torch run for 21 years, said they normally ride to the county line in Sunflower, but road construction this year limited the distance. Cronk and Baltz rode bikes that looked like they were on their last spokes, including Baltz’s bald tires and Cronk’s inability to change gears. See Police, page 9A

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bring it on as the winter set up the perfect storm for a horrendous fire season. Unusually warm winter storms dumped rain instead of snow this winter, encouraging grass to sprout up everywhere — excellent fodder for fires. “Anytime we can get a half inch on the forest, it can delay the fire season,” said Kimowski. And the weather will keep on being wet for the near future. “We can say that as far out as our forecasts go (10 days) this pattern will continue,” said Kimowski. So far, the Rim Country has received about .32 inches of rain in May, according to weatherastro50.com. The yearly rainfall total sits at around 6.82 inches.

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Foundation, the fundraising arm of the university effort established by the Mogollon Health Alliance. Payson Mayor Kenny Evans said the deed transfer will be completed early this summer. Sometime this fall, the Alliance can start work on the roads, sewers, power lines, water lines and other infrastructure for the site. Evans said on the current schedule, the first, 1,300-student phase of the campus will likely start enrolling students in the fall of 2017 — given a roughly 20-month construction schedule for the campus. Evans said, “Their accompanying letter says the U.S. Forest Service will quitclaim the deed as soon as they receive the $4.1 million and the archaeological work starts, which will allow us onto the site quickly and will buy us another three months to get the preliminary stuff done that we need to get done soon” like the engineering work for the infrastructure and the site plans. The Alliance still needs to sign a final agreement with Arizona State University or another university partner. He said the Alliance and Arizona State University have previously negotiated the terms

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of an agreement for ASU as the preferred educational partner to operate the campus. However, if ASU decides it doesn’t want to build a campus here after all, several other universities have signaled their interest. “We are finally in a position to honor all the terms and conditions established in the Memorandum of Understanding (with ASU) and are going back to ASU to make sure they’re still willing to go forward under those terms and conditions,” said Evans. Mayor Evans initially announ ced receipt of the purchase agreement at a crowded luncheon meeting of the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Evans said the Office of the General Council for the U.S. Forest Service in Washington approved the agreement on Monday and Tonto National Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth sent approval to announce the agreement in conjunction with Congressman Paul Gosar’s visit to Payson on Tuesday. By Thursday, all the members of the Alliance Board had signed the agreement. “We can only extend our thanks to those of you who have worked so hard and so long on what at times must have seemed an almost impossible task,” said Evans. The Rim Country Educational Foundation has a commitment from its parent charity — the Mogollon Health Alliance — to provide the money for the land purchase and the archaeological work. Other donors have also pledged money for the land purchase, according to Foundation officials. Evans said that at least three major resort hotel chains remain interested in participating in the university project, which could be included in the 253-acre Forest Service site.

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Payson Mayor Kenny Evans and Congressman Paul Gosar joked about who should make the announcement about a Forest Service purchase agreement at a chamber luncheon Tuesday. The plan for the campus calls for things like a performing arts center, community recreation center, dorms, a research park and other spin-off facilities on the Forest Service site. The plan for the land purchase has moved forward in the past month after the resolution of a simmering conflict between the Alliance and the Foundation about how to go about buying a site for the university. A shake-up on the Alliance Board cleared the way for the Alliance and the Foundation to sign an agreement to share ownership of the land, at least initially. The Foundation was set up to raise money for the project, including enough money to make it much cheaper for students to attend the Payson campus than other ASU campuses. The plan calls for the Alliance to eventually borrow money from

National Standard, a national insurance company investment group. The Alliance would return the $4 million to $6 million the Foundation has invested in the effort, to set up a scholarship fund in conjunction with the Aspire Foundation to reduce the cost of attending for qualified students. The Alliance has also agreed to guarantee ASU or another university partner against any operating losses in the first phase of the campus, a guarantee worth an estimated $10 million. The Alliance has reportedly shelved efforts to buy an additional 13 acres from the Forest Service for now. However, two parcels owned by Payson and Gila County on the north side of the highway opposite the university site could still wind up as part of the planned educational complex, said Evans.

Mystery jet aborts landing at airport From page 1A good,” said Law. “None of us know why it would have flown by though.” A helicopter pilot asked Law if he had heard about the jet. Law asked him to describe what he saw. “He said he saw no military markings,” said Law. Firefighters stationed at the airport for the upcoming fire season finally identified the plane from a picture they snapped. “It was an A-4 Skyhawk,” said Law. “It has three different colors. It may be privately owned.” Law said the firefighters saw the pilot put wheels

onto the airport tarmac, but they quickly pulled up when they recognized there was no way the plane could stop on the short runway. Law said the A-4 is a Navy plane. The Douglas Aircraft Company built the plane after World War II. Its light weight and speed made it perfect for aircraft carrier work. The plane served in the Vietnam, Yom Kippur and Falklands’ Wars. Nearly all that were created (3,000) remain in service around the world. The one that checked out the Payson Airport flew off toward the north after its aborted landing attempt with no one knowing why it decided to come to Payson.

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Saturday, May 9 marks the 22nd anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. Last year, more than 74 million pounds of food nationally and almost 9,000 pounds locally were collected. All local donations go directly to the Payson Food Bank. The need for food donations is great and the food drive’s timing is crucial as the food bank’s pantries are depleted. So, on Saturday, May 9, please leave a non-perishable food donation (please, no glass) in a bag by your mailbox. Your letter carrier (or a volunteer) will do the rest.

Volunteers are needed for the annual North American Migratory Bird Count May 9 at various Gila County locations. Similar to the Christmas Bird Count put on by the Audubon Society, the NAMC has bird watching volunteers fan out across the United States to count the number of migratory birds. For more information on the program, please visit: AZFO.com. In Gila County, Brian Ison will serve as the compiler this year. The veteran bird watcher has tally forms and will assign areas to count. If interested in volunteering, please send Ison an email at: lwrkenai@ cox.net.

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The Rim Area Gardeners present the annual Garden Walk from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 9. This year there will also be a plant sale as part of the event. Tickets are $5 each and include information on reaching the sites. The tickets may be purchased at: Ace Hardware, Fancy Finds Gift Shop in Pine, the Payson and Pine libraries, Plant Fair Nursery in Star Valley, or at any of the gardens on the day of the walk. The plant sale is at 506 N. Woodhill Rd., Payson.

Spring sale

Just in time for Mother’s Day, there will be a spring sale of plants, crafts, baked goods and jewelry from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday in the gazebo on the 1000 block of W. Driftwood Dr., Payson West.

Brush pits open

This coming weekend, the Regional Payson Area Project… for a Fire Wise Rim Country (RPAP) will be staffing free brush drop-off points at the following locations, weather permitting: Saturday, May 9 the Blattner Pit will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blattner Pit is located at Milepost 259.7 on Highway 260, east of Payson; Sunday, May 10 the Pine Pit will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Pine Pit is located .7 of a mile east of Highway 87 on Control Road, south of Pine. All RPAP free drop-off locations are for brush, leaves, pine needles, trimmings, and other vegetative materials only. Properly bagged Yellow Starthistle, or other listed noxious weed species will also be accepted and will be burned. No household garbage, construction debris, or other items will be accepted. RPAP brush pits are intended for the use of private citizens who are working to clear their properties for wildfire risk reduction and to create defensible space around their homes. They are not intended for commercial use, and use by commercial haulers is prohibited.

Wildlife Fair

The 21st Annual Payson Wildlife Fair is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 9 at Green Valley Park. No admission is charged. There will be free fishing — the lake will be stocked with twice the number of trout with which it is usually supplied. And poles and bait will be available to use free of charge. Participants can also enjoy games; wildlife displays featuring birds of prey, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters and alligators; information booths and more. The Arizona Game & Fish Department; the Mogollon Sporting Association; Payson Parks, Recreation & Tourism; and the U.S. Forest Service sponsor the event.

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Moose jam

The Payson Moose Lodge #852, 4211 E. Highway 260, Star Valley, invites all members, guests and musicians to a jam session from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 9. The Plan B Band hosts the event and the Lodge will have an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner for $4 per plate.

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AARP Smart Driver course

The next AARP Smart Driver course will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 9 at the Payson Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway. There will be an hour’s break for lunch. Call (928) 472-9290 to register, or stop by the Payson Senior Circle. AARP members pay a fee of $15 for the course and non-members pay $20 (cash or check), due on day of class. The class is designed for those 50 and older, but is open to everyone 18 and over. With completion of the class, participants may also earn a discount on their vehicle insurance.

See’s Candy For Mother’s Day

Soroptimist International of Zane Grey Country is once again selling delicious See’s Chocolates for Mother’s Day. It will be available at Safeway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 9. For special orders, please call Jean Oliver at (928) 474-6167.

Corvette Show

Have a Corvette fantasy? Live a little of the dream from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 9 at Chapman Auto Center. The 4th Annual Corvette Show will take place at the corner of Highway 87 and West Longhorn Road. The Rim Country Corvettes and Chapman Auto Center present the event that features all generations of America’s Sports Car.

Relay for Life

This year, this very special event is planned for Saturday, May 9 (in the past it has been held in early June). It will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the track at Payson High School. The moving Survivor Ceremony is at 4 p.m., with the Survivor’s Lap at 4:30 p.m.; the luminaries program will be at 8:30 p.m. Candles in specially decorated containers

are ignited at the same time in remembrance of those who have lost their battle with cancer and in encouragement and hope for those still fighting the disease. Those interested may purchase a luminary bag for $10 until the day before the Relay for Life. The event will also feature activities, games, food, entertainment and more. To learn how to participate or help as a volunteer, contact Linda at (928) 951-3750; Angie at (928) 978-1277; or Breanne at (480) 338-2172. Leave a message and you will be contacted.

Star Party at Tonto Natural Bridge

Rim residents and visitors are invited to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park for a Star Party the evening of Saturday, May 9. There will be two separate viewings at the park sponsored by J.D. Maddy, president of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. The first is a solar viewing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will look through a telescope with a specialized lens and view directly into the sun. There will also be crafts available for children to help increase their knowledge of the solar system. The second is in the evening — a Star Night event from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It will begin with a PowerPoint presentation at 7 p.m., followed by the stargazing. Participants should bring a folding chair, a red light (to protect everyone’s night vision), a sweater or jacket (the temperatures will drop after the sun sets). For the evening Star Party, reservations must be made in advance since Tonto Natural Bridge State Park typically closes in the evening. Reservations must be made no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the event, Saturday, May 9. To make a reservation, please call (928) 476-4202 or email Gavin at gerickson@azstateparks.gov. For more information visit AZStateParks. com/TONA or call (928) 476-4202. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located off Highway 87, just 10 miles north of Payson.

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Get bass fishing tips from the pros at the next Shoot from the Heart program at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 11 at Mountain Bible Church, 302 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. Every recreational angler wants to be successful and catch fish when they make a trip to the lake. Any tips or techniques that add a few fish to the stringer or livewell will always make the next trip even more enjoyable. Bassmaster elite pros Cliff Crochet and Clifford Pirch will present a seminar on catching bass and share their tips on how to make your next trip to the lake more productive. The two fish at the tour level, which is comparable to the major league in baseball and both have previously qualified for the Bassmaster Classic, which is the super bowl of bass fishing. As veteran anglers they understand types of baits, presentation, and strategy that will help any fishermen improve their success on the water. The seminar will also include rod, reel, and line choice when fishing various bodies of water to improve hook sets and bringing a bass into the boat. There will be a question and answer period following each seminar where other bass fishing information will be shared. Bassmaster chaplain Chris Wells, who travels the country on the tour with the pros, will also share a short message on making your life more successful. He is a vibrant and humorous speaker in sharing life applications of the Bible. Everyone is welcome and all children 14 years and younger will receive a package of softbaits free for attending the seminar. There will also be a drawing for numerous door prizes at the conclusion of the bass fishing presentation. Desserts of cake and ice cream will follow, along with a chance to visit with the bass fishing pros.

Job Fair

A Payson Community Job Fair is slated from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 in Room 301 of the Payson campus of Gila Community College, 201 N. Mud Springs Rd. Those attended are encouraged to bring resumes and be dressed for success. Among the businesses scheduled to attend are: Walmart; Fast Auto Loans; Gila County; Vocational Rehabilitation; Any Key Solutions, LLC; Home Depot; Arizona Mentor; Gila Community College; Rim Country Health; Kohl’s Ranch Lodge, A Diamond Resort; Arizona Workforce Connection; Steve Coury Car Dealership; Chili’s; and the Payson Police Department. Arizona Workforce Connection, Gila Community College and the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsor the program.

Shelby School Play

Shelby School in Tonto Village presents its spring play at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 and at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 15. The play is “The Forest of Enchantment” — an original play with dance numbers. The story is a remix of the Snow White and Sleeping Beauty tales, minus princes.

Library bookstore special

During May the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is offering a two-for-theprice-of-one special on all hardback books. Customers may mix and match volumes from all sections of the bookstore. Hurry in

agenda Payson Unified School District Board Meeting When: 4 p.m., Monday, May 11 (earlier time due to softball playoffs) Where: Board Room, Julia Randall Elementary, 902 W. Main, Payson Meeting highlight: Special recognition of employees with 10 or more years of service Other business:

• Second revision of budget • Arizona School Boards Association meeting discussions The complete agenda will be available Friday afternoon before the Monday meeting. Visit PUSD website.

for the best selection. As always, the second item must be of equal or lesser value than the first. All proceeds directly support the library. The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. For more information, visit the Library Friends of Payson website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org.

Final PHS concert

The Payson High School band and choral students present their last concert at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 at the auditorium.

Spring Rodeo

The annual Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo takes place at the Payson Event Center Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16. It opens with the women of the Cactus Series Women’s Professional Rodeo Association competing at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 15, gates open at 5 p.m. It continues with performances at 7 p.m., Friday, May 16 — the Tough Enough to Wear Pink program; and Saturday, May 17 — the Patriots Performance to honor wounded and fallen veterans.

Community Yard Sale

The Community Yard Sale sponsored by Community Presbyterian Church, is from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 16. This is a great one-stop shopping experience featuring numerous vendors. Currently organizers are looking for vendors. Spaces fill up fast, so reserve a space today. For just $10 rent a 10-foot-by-19-foot space. The Community Yard Sale will be at 800 W. Main St. (corner of Oak and Main). Reserve a space by calling the office at (928) 474-2059.

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• Garden Walk and Plant Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., various sites, sale at 506 N. Woodhill Rd., Payson • Wildlife Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Green Valley Park • Corvette Show: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chapman Auto Center • Relay for Life: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., PHS track • Star Party: Tonto Natural Bridge, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and, with reservations by 2 p.m., from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.,(928) 476-4202

• Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Payson Unified School District board meeting: 4 p.m., district office, Julia Randall School • Bass pros give tips: 6:30 p.m., Mountain Bible Church, Cliff Crochet and Clifford Pirch present program for Shoot for the Heart

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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• May 10, 1909: “Mother” Maybelle Carter is born near Nickelsville, Va. From the late 1920s all the way through the 1950s, she was a familiar presence on radio and a powerful influence on the course of country music. She helped make the Carters the “First Family of Country Music” and introduced songs like “Wildwood Flower” and “Can the Circle Be Unbroken.” • May 9, 1950: L. Ron Hubbard publishes “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health.” With this book, Hubbard introduced a branch of self-help psychology called Dianetics, which morphed into a belief system now known as Scientology. • May 8, 1972: President Richard Nixon announces that he has ordered the mining of major North Vietnamese ports to prevent the flow of arms and material to the communist forces that had invaded South Vietnam in March. • May 7, 1994: Norway’s most famous painting, “The Scream” by Edvard Munch, is recovered at a seaside hotel, three months after it was stolen during the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. The thieves had left a note reading “Thousand thanks for the bad security!”

Suddenly, it all seems possible once again. The Rim Country Educational Alliance Board this week signed a purchase agreement to buy a 253-acre Forest Service parcel on which it will build a 6,000-student university campus. The negotiators appear to have simplified the agreement, by separately setting aside $540,000 to cover the possible cost of required archaeological work. Moreover, the Forest Service has agreed to transfer the property for $4.1 million through a quit-claim deed, which could cut months of additional delay off the process. Better yet, the Rim Country Educational Foundation has the money in hand to cover the purchase price and the archaeological work. We still hope that the Forest Service will summon the flexibility to allow backers to spend the money preserving Goat Camp Ruins instead of squandering it on a search for pottery shards. But even if the Forest Service insists on excavating around the pottery scatter on the university site, at least the sales agreement provides a way to avoid further, maddening delays. The effort has benefited immensely from a marvelous piece of timing. The Mogollon Health Alliance — which established the Foundation — is on the brink of signing a merger agreement with Banner Health Systems. The merger will allow the largest health care provider in Arizona to take over operations of the Payson Regional Medical Center. The deal will also give the Mogollon Health Alliance enough money to bankroll the purchase of the land and the pre-development costs for the university plan. This will get the Alliance and Foundation through the next few months until it has a signed deal with a university partner and can borrow all the money they need to launch the project. The Alliance still must sign a deal with a university. We hope backers won’t delay. Arizona State University has waited patiently through the years of setbacks and delays. We realize the university is coping with a fresh round of foolish cuts imposed by a Legislature indifferent to the needs of either our students or our economy. Still, ASU has all the information it needs to make a commitment. With the land purchase assured, the Alliance should make its best, final offer to ASU — with a tight deadline for a decision. If ASU won’t or can’t act quickly, the Alliance is justified in seeking a more eager and willing partner. We certainly hope that ASU sees the tremendous benefits to entering into this innovative public/private partnership. The Payson model provides a way for the state’s university system to continue to grow, despite the dismaying indifference of the Legislature to higher education in a state struggling to provide high-paying jobs and attract cutting edge businesses and industry. This state urgently needs a state college system so students can earn a four-year degree at a reasonable price. Lacking a network of private colleges, the lack of affordable degrees will eventually blight the state’s economy — and our children’s future. No one else has proposed anything likely to fill that critical need — but Payson can lead the way now. Even if ASU steps forward promptly to sign an agreement, we hope the Alliance will consider ways to expand the effort even further. For instance, Banner currently operates the University of Arizona’s renowned health system. The U of A has pioneered cutting edge research and training in the field of telemedicine and rural medicine. Wouldn’t it make sense to include a telemedicine program as a component of the educational complex? The many people who have lavished time and vision on this project deserve a tremendous thank-you from this community. They have kept the faith through the agonizing setbacks and delays, which at times seemed to drain the life from the vision. But now, finally the people who believed in this project have cleared the great stones away from the door, against all odds and expectations. They have taken the future in their own hands, even when those hands have trembled, even when doubt seemed immovable. Of course, the painful history of this project has proven again and again that nothing’s certain. Unexpected difficulties may rise up, hopes may yet fall down. But with the land in hand and the support of the community and the Mogollon Health Alliance assured — the way forward finally seems clear. So we congratulate the Alliance, the Foundation, MHA, the volunteer committee and everyone else who has seen this effort through to this brink of triumph. So let’s waste no time in signing a university partner. We’ve got lots of work to do. But as Payson Mayor Kenny Evans has said: So far, it’s been 10 percent work and 90 percent worry. From here forward, it’s 90 percent work and 10 percent worry. And what a relief that will be.

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain • $30,000 for puppet shows in Vermont (R-Ariz.) has released America’s Most Wasted, • $225.3 million in Social Security overpayments to 106,336 unqualified student beneficiaries the first in a series of oversight reports that • $49 million of National Guard spending on expose wasteful, duplicative and inefficient government spending. pro sports advertising — instead of training and “Unnecessary, wasteful government spending equipping the armed forces is putting America on a dangerous path, burdening • $753 million and 10 years to renovate a building for members of Congress future generations with a mounting national debt • $14 million for duplicative Catfish Inspection now totaling more than $18 trillion,” said McCain. Office “I believe the America’s Most Wasted reports John McCain • $23 million on a Department of Homeland should serve as a wake-up call to Congress and the American people to keep their government accountable Security contract that was eventually terminated • $390,798 on the NIH’s dog bite prevention website by demanding an end to wasteful government spending. At • $15,000 for the Environmental Protection Agency to a time when Americans’ disapproval of government is at an all-time high, it has never been more important to reign-in study pollution from your backyard barbecue Future America’s Most Wasted reports this year will spending and put our fiscal house back in order.” The report identifies $294 billion in funding on expired highlight wasteful spending in other departments of govfederal programs, as well as $1.1 billion on the following ernment, including in federal wildfire management, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of wasteful projects: • $50,000 for the Army to research the bomb-detecting Defense, which Senator McCain is closely examining as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. capabilities of elephants

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attracting new business all the time. A huge factor is the quality of education. Our Legislature seems to have overlooked this important point when they were blazing through the budget. Sad, very sad. Peter Kramer

Our Legislature passed a budget in record time and the new governor signed it quickly. As someone once said, “You have to pass it to find out what’s in it.” So now we know that the budget enacted cut $99 million from our state universities. My guess is that it would have been widely protested had it been known before it passed. This week, many news articles about the universities budget cuts have been available both in print and on radio and television news. What are we to do now? All three of our state universities (ASU, NAU & U of A) have been doing a stellar job of preparing their students to meet the needs of a workforce ready to take on the challenges of our high-tech world, but if they have to raise tuition, will the middle-class be able to send their children to one of these schools? The national average at state universities is approximately $9,000. All our universities are a bit higher, but the budget cuts will average out to about $1,000 per under-graduate student. Arizona is such a great place to live, but we have to be in the business of

Editor: The Payson Roundup reported that “The governor’s office provided funding to purchase radar units” ... for sheriff’s deputies. This is the same governor’s office that has withheld funding for children’s education in Arizona! I looked up the mission statement for the Gila County Sheriff’s Office ... No where is “traffic enforcement” mentioned. We have city police and DPS enforcing traffic while the sheriff’s department, year after year, bemoans the shortage of deputies. Why are these deputies becoming traffic cops? Why isn’t this money being spent on education? We are learning that, all over America, the police departments have become the main fundraisers for city coffers. This needs to stop. The state is required by law to fund education. The governor and our politicians who refuse to obey this law are the lawbreakers. More prisons and more law enforcement are not what Arizona needs ... we need educated youth. Ted Paulk

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Gila County honors Purple Heart recipients by

Teresa McQuerrey

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An emotional Gila County Supervisor Mike Pastor led the county’s program to honor more than two dozen Purple Heart recipients on May 5. Pastor’s voice cracked as he read the name of his uncle, Jose “Joe” C. Campos Jr., who was a World War II veteran and Arizona’s first casualty of the Korean War. Campos, a U.S. Air Force tail gunner on a B-26B Invader bomber, was killed on a combat mission with the 8th Bomber Squadron, 3rd Bomber Group. On June 28, 1950, the flight instruments on his aircraft malfunctioned and the plane crashed into the Yellow Sea. His remains were recovered. Staff Sergeant Campos was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Earlier this year, the county launched an effort to become an Arizona Purple Heart County in response to an appeal by Billy Walden, state commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The goal is to designate Arizona as the first “Purple Heart State.” At the time, three counties had formally designated themselves as Purple Heart counties: Coconino, Yavapai and Graham. Gila County followed suit with a proclamation at the May 5 meeting in addition to the recognition of some residents who have received the medal. Each recipient, or a family member representing them, received a personal-

ized, copy of the proclamation. The county’s numerous veterans organizations also were given copies of the document. Northern Gila County had eight veterans’ names submitted: Chester Gandy, Army, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; C. R. “Doc” Hewlett, Navy/Marines, Navy corpsman with the Marines, field medic, five Purple Hearts; George L. Joiner Jr., Marines, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Raymond Kinsman, Army, World War II, 1st Soldier/36th Texas Division, Prisoner of War for one year, two Purple Hearts; Wayne E. Liebzeit, Navy, Vietnam War, medic, Command Master Chief, four Purple Hearts; David Main, Marines, Vietnam War, Infantry, one Purple Heart; Jim Muhr, Army, Vietnam War, two Purple Hearts; John Shoemaker, Army, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart. Globe area veterans honored were: William Baca, Army, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Bill Byrne, Army, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Francis Eolwander, Marines, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Ramon C. Garcia, Marines, Korean War, one Purple Heart; Raymond Geraldo, Army, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Russell A. Haught (deceased), Korean War, Bronze Star, one Purple Heart; Armando Horta, Marines, Vietnam War, Infantry, one Purple Heart; Michael Howell, Army, Vietnam War, Infantry radio operator, 7th Army of the Republic of Vietnam Infantry Division, one Purple Heart; Richard Kuntz, Marines, Vietnam War, two Purple Hearts; Gary Leuenhagen, Marines, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Lenny Leverance, Navy, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Bill Newman, Navy, Vietnam War, one Purple

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Gathering in the Payson office of Gila County District One Supervisor Tommie Cline Martin (center) for the May 5 Purple Heart Proclamation Day, were (from left) Raymond Kinsman, John Shoemaker, Martin, C. R. “Doc” Hewlett and Jim Muhr. Heart; Harry Offerman, Army, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Columbus M. Petty, Army, Korean War, one Purple Heart; Michael Tower, Army, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Fernando Trujillo (deceased), Army, World War II, Battle of Luzon, Philippine Island, one Purple Heart; Raymond Veader, Army, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart; Thomas Young, Navy, Vietnam War, one Purple Heart. Any Purple Heart recipient who would like a copy of the proclamation may call (928) 402-8753.

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Water topic of presentation Buzz Walker, director of the Town design, finance, liaison to Salt River of Payson Water Department, will Project and environmental issues. give a talk at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May The Library Friends of Payson is 18 at the Payson Public Library, 328 sponsoring the presentation for the N. McLane Road. community in the library meeting Walker will show a video on the room following a 10 a.m. business C.C. Cragin Reservoir and answer meeting. The public is invited to both questions about Payson’s innovative the business meeting and the free one water system. hour program. Light refreshments Walker has been involved in all will be served. Buzz Walker aspects of the Cragin project, includFor more information, call the ing water rights development, engineering library at (928) 474-9260.

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Spring Rodeo time in Rim Country by

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Rim Country welcomes the annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo back to Payson Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 14, 15 and 16 at the Payson Multi-Event Center on Highway 87 across from the Mazatzal Casino. Festivities start Thursday, May 14 with mutton busting and youth steer riding, plus a Women’s Professional Rodeo Association barrel racing and roping. For this event, bring a can or box of non-perishable food for area food banks. Friday night is the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” performance, where cowboys and fans alike wear pink to help local breast cancer support groups. For all wearing pink, one dollar per fan and $3 per contestant is donated to the local groups. More than 200 professional rodeo contestants are expected to compete in this year’s event. Salt River Rodeo, with some of the top bulls and bucking stock in the West, is the stock contractor. Bull fighters are Luke Kraut and Clifford Maxwell. Donnie Landis will provide clown duties and offer the specialty act. Reed Flake will guide the audience

through the action as the event announcer. This year the Spring Rodeo will also host the coronation of the Ms. Junior Teen Rodeo Queen Paige Crease and Ms. Rodeo Arizona; plus the Historical Cowgirls Foundation will be there to help with the crowning and thrill the crowd with Tough Enough to Wear Pink and Patriot drills. Performances start at 7 p.m. each evening and the gates open at 5 p.m. for some pre-rodeo entertainment. Advance tickets for adults, 12 to 64, are $14, seniors $12, and children 8 to 12 $10, those 7 and under are admitted free. All active military are also admitted at no charge. Advance tickets may be reserved online at www. paysonprorodeo.com or purchased at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, Bob’s Western Wear and the Circle K stores in Payson, as well as Bill Armstrong’s Jewelry and Pawn in Star Valley. Tickets will also be available at the gate. National and major sponsors of the Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo are Coors, Wrangler, Justin Boots, Resistol Hats, Swire Coca-Cola and Ram Trucks. For added information, visit www.paysonprorodeo.com or call Bill Armstrong at (928) 474-9440.

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Winners, losers and ponytails on a perfect spring night

Pete Aleshire

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They had it in the bag. Mingus tried, Lord knows, those girls tried. But they just couldn’t cope with Arissa Paulson’s fastball, which went through a wormhole five feet from the plate and teleported to the catcher’s mitt. Nor her time dilation change up, that left most batters time to take two swings and make a ham sandwich before it crossed the plate. Nor her floater, which does a little backward corkscrew just before entering the strike zone, proving that whole law of momentum conservation thing has its loopholes. But those Mingus girls were game — they swung and waited and swung again. Nothing worked. But they trotted back to the dugout with their ponytails bouncing. Somewhere around the fifth inning, I began to think a great life lesson lurked somewhere between the beginning and end of this softball game on a perfect spring evening, as the lights came on and the breeze came up. The winningest team in Payson softball history kept up a constant chatter, calling encouragement, cheering hits, soothing strikes. They leaned up against each other in the dugout, they braided one another’s hair, they hung over the dugout fence, watching everything with a restless, loose-jointed intensity. They capitalized on every mistake Mingus made — and offered up almost none of their own. One Payson girl singled to first. When Mingus made the mistake of shaking their heads and focusing on the next batter, she stole second so deftly I’m not sure Mingus even noticed. The moment called to mind the Irish blessing — “may you be in heaven for a day before the devil knows you’re missing.” I loved it, hanging out down by the dugout with a camera to justify myself — filling in for sports editor Keith Morris. The parents and friends and boosters and assorted Payson-lovers took their positions on the bleachers, on camp chairs, bundled against the springtime night chill. They called encouragement, although the girls generated their own heat on yet another lopsided win. I thought about all the love and hope that had gone into those girls, brimming from the hearts of

those parents. I have three boys. I’ve run along the high wire between too much and too little. Like me, those parents want their kids to conquer the world. But they also want them to be whole and happy and full of the joy you could see as they trotted to their positions on the green, green field. How much do you push? How much do you comfort? When do you say, “You’re a winner already, darling,” and when do you say, “Push harder, dearheart, just a little longer?” How do you balance the wins that prove how much they can do against the losses that prove how much they can endure? Not that the girls out on the diamond seemed worried about such ponderous musings. They were winning and winning’s a wonderful thing. They weren’t bloated with it. They didn’t assume anything, they never let up — but they joked like winners, they laughed like winners, they stepped into the batter’s box full of confidence. Ah, such a moment: Everything’s possible, no scars. No need to be forgiven. Nothing lost you cannot regain. You can be the best, without qualifiers. Treasure such a moment — life metes them out like a miser. So the Longhorns had Mingus by the throat, going into the fifth inning with a nine-run lead. One more run and they could invoke the “mercy” rule, intended to spare a hopelessly outclassed team the humiliation of grinding it out to the last out. One of the Longhorns’ most reliable sluggers came to the plate. She ached to hit a home run with bases loaded — or at least a single to end the game and send her best friends home for an early night with the playoffs looming. Instead, she hit a towering fly ball. Could have been a homer had she connected just an instant sooner, rising up and up and up and out and over that low fence at the edge of the lights. But not quite. The shavings of an instant ensured that it landed instead in the up thrust mitt of the left fielder. That beautiful, brave, headlong girl stomped back to the dugout, tears gleaming in her eyes. I covered my laughter, remembering Tom Hanks in “A League of Their Own” saying, “Are you crying?” demanded the hard-bitten, softhearted coach. “There’s no crying in baseball.” She wasn’t crying. Not quite. But as she came into the dugout, she choked out, “Why do I always

do stupid things?” I wanted to take her in my arms. “Oh dear, dear girl. We all do stupid things, it’s in our nature. We cannot escape it — even the precious champions among us. All that matters is what you do after the stupid thing.” But I didn’t say anything, because she was so upset and had earned her feelings honestly. Arissa put down the Mingus lineup quickly, like euthanasia at the pound. The Longhorns came back to the plate. Being the Longhorns, they quickly put runners on second and third. The next Longhorn at the plate hit a smashing line drive, a guaranteed double, maybe a triple. But the Mingus left fielder came out of nowhere and made a diving, impossible catch. Then she recovered, pivoted and threw to third as the astonished Longhorn runner stopped halfway to home and scrambled back to the base in a vain effort to reach safety. The Mingus third baseman caught the ball perfectly and threw in one smooth motion to second. The Mingus second baseman caught the ball like a ballet dancer in the air and came down on the bag as the Longhorn runner died in no-man’s land. Triple play. Those Mingus girls poured out of the dugout, deliriously happy — one shining moment in a brutal evening. For that moment, they were winners, top of the world. They did not stint their joy. They gulped it down. Longhorns coach Curtis Johnson, shook his head, half smiling at the sight of all those happy girls on the other team. “You don’t see that too often,” he said to no one in particular. I wanted to say something philosophical to the Longhorn hitter who had failed to end the game before the Mingus girls had their moment of redemption. But I didn’t. You can’t explain these things. What beautiful young girl with a chance to be the best ever would believe that failure’s your best teacher — and sometimes the greatest victories grow from the root of the deepest defeats? She’d just shake her head, knowing you can do anything you set your mind to — when you’re 16 and strong and lifted up by your friends. And that’s all right. Let her believe. As for me, I savored the joy of Mingus — because in my heart, they’re all my girls.

Div. 3 Softball State Championship At Rose Mofford Complex, Phoenix First round Saturday, May 2 No. 17 Benson 6, No. 16 Rio Rico 5 No. 9 Snowflake 6, No. 24 Page 5 No. 12 Santa Cruz 4, No. 21 American Leadership 3 No. 20 Lee Williams 5, No. 13 Sahuarita 4 No. 19 Estrella Foothills 14, No. 14 Chinle 0 No. 22 Buckeye 7, No. 11 Window Rock 1 No. 10 Nogales 7, No. 23 Bourgade Catholic 3 No. 18 Morenci 4, No. 15 Blue Ridge 1 Second round Wednesday, May 6 No. 1 Payson 10, No. 17 Benson 0 (5 inn.) No. 9 Snowflake 14, No. 8 Sedona Red Rock 4 No. 5 Winslow 11, No. 12 Santa Cruz 2 No. 4 Tanque Verde 7, No. 20 Lee Williams 0 No. 3 Show Low 5, No. 19 Estrella Foothills 4 No. 6 Empire 5, No. 22 Buckeye 1 No. 10 Nogales 8, No. 7 River Valley 1 No. 18 Morenci 10, No. 2 Camp Verde 3 Quarterfinals Friday, May 8 No. 1 Payson vs. No. 9 Snowflake, 7 p.m. No. 5 Winslow vs. No. 4 Tanque Verde, 7 p.m. No. 3 Show Low vs. No. 6 Empire, 7 p.m. No. 10 Nogales vs. No. 18 Morenci, 7 p.m. Semifinals Saturday, May 9 Payson-Snowflake winner vs. Winslow-Tanque Verde winner, 10 a.m. Show Low-Empire winner vs. Nogales-Morenci winner, 10 a.m.

At Arizona State University Final Monday, May 11 7:45 p.m. And the only truly stupid thing you can do, is not to care, not to try, not to cheer for the home team — and the girls who can do anything, be anything, brave anything, on a warm spring night, out on the green, green grass.

State tournament win From page 1A Only Empire has beaten Payson this season. The Longhorns want to return to the title game for the second consecutive year after reaching the final game for the first time last season. Arissa Paulson fired a one-hitter with eight strikeouts in another dominant performance in the circle. She surrendered only a bunt single to Amber Gardner on

Payson’s Aubrielle Paulson and the Longhorns had fun in beating Benson 10-0 in the second round of the Division 3 state softball tournament in Phoenix on Wednesday.

a bang-bang play with two outs in the second. The Longhorns continued the error-free play in the field they’ve displayed all season. “She pitched another gem,” said Payson coach Curtis John son of his ace, who improved to 26-1. “It was very clear that they planned on doing a lot of short game and bunting against her and when they did lay it down they were popping it up or we were throwing them out at first base.” Payson, meanwhile, pounded out 15 hits. The Longhorns left the bases loaded after scoring two runs in the first and stranded nine runners for the game. But they made up for it in the fifth, sending 11 batters to the plate as the Bobcats failed to record an out. Payson pounded out eight hits in the frame, to go with two walks and an error. Jewel Johnson’s bases-loaded hit to right field would have wound up being a three-run double, but she only got credit for one RBI since the Longhorns led 9-0 before her hit and the game ended because of the 10-run mercy rule as soon as Cori Barnett scored from third. “We definitely executed the first inning, getting those two runs, which was really awesome,” Johnson said. “After that, we were swinging too hard and just weren’t getting

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Cori Barnett beats the tag at second base in Payson’s 10-0 win over Benson in the second round of the Division 3 state softball tournament in Phoenix on Wednesday. The Longhorns advanced to the quarterfinals to meet Snowflake at 7 o’clock tonight with a 10 a.m. Saturday semifinal game awaiting the winner. The championship game is at 7:45 p.m. Monday at Arizona State University. the bat on the ball. But then in the fifth inning, we just started rallying. “We just work really well as a team, and once someone gets up, then everyone’s up.” Six Longhorns got two hits, including Johnson, Cori Barnett, Sadie Dunman, Arissa Paulson, Aubrielle Paulson and Payton Petersen. Arissa Paulson delivered a big two-run double in the fifth and Anilese Hayes followed her with a two-run single. Barnett also drove in two runs. “Hitting’s contagious and I think Arissa’s double set the tone

in the fifth,” Johnson said. “One or two get a couple of hits and the next thing you know everybody wants to hit. That’s the ebb and flow of the game.” Johnson, the junior first baseman, said, “Of course we’re going to be a little bit uptight because it’s the first game and we’re going into a big tournament and we are expected to win,” she said. “So there’s a lot of pressure. But we’re doing really well. And getting that first win under our belt will help us out a lot.” The Bobcats have now joined the growing list of teams that believe them.

Jewel Johnson is all smiles after knocking in the final run to end Payson’s 10-0 five-inning mercy victory over Benson in the Division 3 state softball tournament.

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Relay for Life this Saturday by

Alexis Bechman

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Real-life sisters Kat Launder and Sue Launder-Becker perform “Sisters” from “White Christmas” at the Payson Choral Society’s presentation of “On Broadway.”

‘Broadway’ concert a smashing hit by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

The Payson Choral Society’s “On Broadway” show featured songs from favorite shows, soloists, special acts and the joyful choir that delivered a foot-stomping, hand-clapping concert. For 25 years the Payson Choral Society has entertained the Rim Country, given musical residents a place to sing and great performances to enjoy, all while giving back to the community at the same time. This year, the Choral Society gave out five scholarships to middle school and high school students. The scholarships promote musical education. Recipients may spend the money on lessons or equipment to further their love of music. Middle school students win $500 and high school students win $1,000. To win the scholarship, students try out in front of the board of the Choral Society singing a song of their choice. From the Rim Country Middle School, Hayden Stroud sang “There Are Worse Things I Could Do,” from the musical “Grease.” She dressed up in a shiny pink bomber jacket and skin-tight black pants to give her performance punch. Bobbi Beaugureau sang “Like No Man I’ve Ever Seen” from the musical “Tarzan.” She had just completed playing the part of the young gorilla Terk, young Tarzan’s best friend for

Sharon Collin performs “Memory” from the musical “Cats.” the Payson High School musical. Cameron Middaugh sang “Maybe” from the musical “Annie” in an adorable white dress that made her look fragile and wistful — just as an orphan should. Rio Chavez, one of the two high school students who won a scholarship, sang “Who I’d Be” from the musical “Shrek.” His sweet, clear voice had many audience members swooning.

Crystal Kubby, the other high school student, sang “The Wizard and I” from the musical “Wicked.” She wore a witch hat and the light guys shone a green light on her to make her character mimic the Broadway version. The other donation the Choral Society bequeathed? A whole new set of risers for the school district. As an added bonus, they broke them in with their concert. But most of all, the concert entertained. Member Thomas Walling put together a slide show to animate each song. For “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” from “Guys and Dolls,” scenes from the famous dice game covered the walls. While the choir sang a medley of all the tunes from “Les Miserables,” scenes from the famous show depicted the story. Intermixed throughout the show, individual choir members strutted their stuff. Such as Kate Launder and Sue Launder-Becker, actual sisters who sang the “Sisters” song from “White Christmas,” complete with the blue-feathered fans. Sharon Collin dressed as Grizabell from the play “Cats” to sing “Memory.” At the end of the performance, the audience members gave the local group a standing ovation. The next performance? A Christmas concert.

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It was the walk that almost wasn’t. After a change in leadership and a few hiccups, last year’s Relay for Life cancer walk almost didn’t happen. But thanks to a few volunteers that stepped up, the walk went on to raise $13,000, much of that going to support the Cancer Closet at Senior Circle, one of only three wig closets in the state. This year, that same group is back at it, determined to make Saturday’s Relay for Life a success. The 12-hour walk kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday on the Payson High School track off Longhorn Road. At least one person will walk the track at all times until 11 p.m. The event is free to attend. Angie Lecher, who is helping organize the event with her sister Breanne Roxbury and several others, said already participants have raised $5,240 for this year’s walk. All of the money goes toward the American Cancer Society, with much of it staying here locally. With nearly everyone knowing someone touched by cancer, the walk is a great way to show your solidarity, walk in someone’s honor and to celebrate survivors, she said. Participants can donate to the walk or buy food and merchandise available for sale at

the event, vendors donating the proceeds to the ACS. At 4 p.m., cancer survivors will take the track for a special ceremony where they meet their caregivers half way around the track and complete one lap together. Gerardo’s, Cardo’s and Chili’s will then serve them dinner in the middle of the field. At 8:30 p.m., luminaries will be lit and placed around the track. There will be several other events during the day and free activities for children. Lecher became a volunteer for the walk in November after Linda Morris, who had spearheaded the event for years, had to step down for health reasons. Roxbury roped Lecher into helping. Also helping organize this year’s walk is Craig Triphahn. Last year’s walk nearly didn’t happen due to a host of unforeseen setbacks, but the group powered on and made it happen. This year, the ACS suggested the group only hold a six-hour walk, but the group enthusiastically pushed for a 12-hour event. There are several 24-hour walks held around the state with the goal to show that cancer never sleeps. “Hopefully next year we can do a 24-hour event,” Lecher said. “I hope the community comes out this year because it is going to be a blast.” For more information or to donate, visit www.rimrelay.com.

Payson FBLA students move on to nationals by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

After competing against a slew of state Future Business Leaders of America students in Tucson, four Payson students will move onto National Leadership Conference this summer in Chicago. During the weekend of April 8-10, more than 1,500 students, teachers, business people and community leaders gathered at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson for the 53rd Annual FBLA Arizona State Leadership Conference. The conference awarded more than $10,000 in scholarship money for contests in 60 competitions including business, management, accounting, computer programming, graphic design, digital video and entrepreneurship. “Our PHS FBLA students gave great efforts at the AZ FBLA State Conference last week,” said FBLA adviser Bud Evans. Evans said the students competed in more than 15 information technology events. “We placed nine times in the top 10 of these events,” he said. The four students who will attend the national competition are Cayse Barry and

Daniel Quinonz for winning third in Computer Game and Simulation Programming. Michael Cai for achieving fourth place in Computer Problem Solving. He also placed fifth in Introduction to Business. Tristen Cline will go to NLC for placing fifth in Networking Concepts. Senior Adele Becker was recognized for a National Business Honor. She also received a fourth in Computer Network Design with her team of Morgan Anderson and Jason Lemon. Crom, Christian Foster-Flores, Alex Lewus, Matthew McCarty, Marshall Parsons and Aiden Van Zile received honorable mentions. Senator John McCain attended the closing awards session and congratulated FBLA members on their success, while encouraging them to remain active members in the organization. FBLA has more than 225,000 members nationwide. The organization not only provides scholarships, but also provides community and civic service opportunities. The Payson chapter appreciates the support of the community. If anyone has questions, please contact Evans at bud.evans@ pusd.com.

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Payson’s economy, sales still outperforming state by

Pete Aleshire

roundup editor

Payson’s economy continued to outpace the state, but still slowed somewhat in April from the strong showing in March, according to Payson’s monthly sales and budget tracking report. Local sales rose a strong 8 percent from June to April, compared to the same period last year. By contrast, state-shared sales taxes rose just 4 percent, suggesting Rim Country’s economy continues to rise more sharply than the state. Nonetheless, the April state revenue figures surprised budget planners. Big gains in individual and corporate income tax collections brought the state $141

Area’s 8 percent rise double the state’s million more than projected in April alone — up $228 million for the fiscal year to date. The state collected $517 million in income taxes in April, a whopping 31 percent increase over the same period last year, according to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. But the budget analysis group linked the income tax rise to the 60 percent rise in the stock market values in the past three years. The dividend payments of big companies jumped 12 percent in 2014. On the other hand, the non-partisan budget analysis agency said the gains did not come mostly

from increases in employment or wages, which remain relatively flat. Federal figures put Gila County’s unemployment rate in February at 8.4 percent, down from a peak of 13.4 percent in January of 2010. The Gila County rate stood at 8.8 percent in February of 2014. In February, the state’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5 and the nation’s rate at 5.5, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The strong rise in revenues means the state may not have to dip into reserves to get through

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the budget year after all, although the state still hasn’t figured out what to do about a court ruling ordering it to pay $262 million annually to K-12 schools to compensate for the voter-ordered inflation adjustment denied during the recession. Still, Payson’s report offered mostly good news when it comes to the local economy, although the strong trend established in March fell back somewhat. The town’s revenue from building permits for the fiscal year have risen 19 percent, although income from plan review fees remained essential unchanged — indicating fewer new projects in the pipeline. State-shared gas tax payments through the Highway Users Revenue Fund rose 7 percent, good news for when it comes to the town’s ability to finally resume normal street maintenance and construction schedules. However, the across the board rise in revenues continues to fall

short of the improvement the Payson Town Council built into the budget adopted last June. Overall, revenues in the town’s $13.4 million general fund have fallen 10 percent behind the budget projections. Fortunately, almost every town department has spent less than the budget called for — neatly matching the shortfall in projected revenues. The Payson Police Department has led the way, spending 17 percent less than the amount budgeted to this point in the fiscal year. The police department’s budget totals about $4.8 million annually — about $300 per resident. That’s about 36 percent of the town’s general fund spending. The Payson Fire Department’s spending rate remains about 15 percent below budget. The fire department’s $3.3 million budget accounts for about a quarter of the town’s total general fund spending. The town’s water department has its own fund, so its $5.6 million operating budget isn’t included in the general fund. So far this year, the water department remains about 15

percent below budget. The water department also has millions stashed in the overall water fund to help cover the costs of the C.C. Cragin pipeline. The town has borrowed some $30 million from the state of Arizona’s water fund to start construction on the pipeline this year. Sales tax figures broken into categories for the month of February (the most recent available) show sometimes surprising differences in spending patterns. For instance, for the month of February, the tax on hotel rooms jumped a startling 68 percent. On the other hand, building tax collections faltered — dropping 22 percent from the same month a year ago. Overall retail sales tax collections for the month rose about 6 percent, which accounts for about 54 percent of total sales. Taxes on services rose 18 percent and real estate and leasing taxes rose about 16 percent. On the other hand, restaurant and bar sales that soared in January, rose only 5 percent in February, compared to the same period last year.

Summer: Good time to sell Contributed by the Arizona Board of Realtors

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La Sierra Restaurant celebrated Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday with a spinning delight of local mariachi dancers. The dancers entertained a festive crowd seated on folding chairs in the parking lot in front of the restaurant. The holiday commemorates a Mexican victory against the French in 1862. But in the United States, it celebrates Mexican culture — and the wonderfulness of margaritas.

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Average Payson sales price 2015: $213,642 2014: $198,361 Trend: + 7.7 percent summer, your house can become hot and stuffy. Keep the air conditioning at a reasonable temperature; not so cold that buyers will be searching for their jackets, but cool enough that they won’t want to go back into the heat outside. Summer plans. Plan your annual vacation in advance so that you can list your home accordingly. Timing is everything when it comes to selling a home, so make sure that when offers start coming in that you aren’t out of town. Landscaping. Your front yard is the first thing people notice about your house, so make sure your lawn and flower beds aren’t suffering in the summer heat. Keep the grass trimmed by mowing often, plant fresh flowers and remove any debris from the lawn. Also, clean your deck, porch, patio or outdoor kitchen

and repaint or make any necessary repairs. This is your outdoor space’s chance to shine, so keep it in top condition all season. Provide refreshments. Here’s a great idea — greet potential buyers the way you would guests and provide drinks or snacks. During the hot summer days, bring out a cold pitcher of lemonade or a cooler full of bottled water for the buyers. Set out some fruit or other light snacks that are seasonally appropriate. Anything you can do to make visitors linger a little longer could help you sell quicker. Work with a real estate agent. Finally, CABR reminds sellers that all real estate is local, so it’s important to work with a real estate agent who is familiar with your community. These professionals know the pricing strategies, buyer preferences and marketing approaches that will achieve the best results in your area. Keeping these tips in mind will help you increase your chances of quickly finding the right buyer for your home this summer. For more information on the local market, contact a member of the Central Arizona Board of Realtors.

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On Wednesday, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a large marijuana grow operation in Tonto Basin. The Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force found 221 marijuana plants at a home off Greenback Valley Road in Tonto Basin along with marijuana cultivation equipment, a handgun and several hundred rounds of ammunition. The approximate street value of

F O R The following reports and arrests were released by the Payson Police Department and Gila County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed in this report are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges are often dropped or changed. If your name is listed and you are exonerated, please contact the Payson Roundup at editor@payson.com. April 27 - Dustin M. Cozens, 32, Payson – Parole Violation. April 28 – Jose Bustillos Lagarda, 32, Phoenix – driving with a suspended/canceled/revoked license; Kennedy Fitzgerald Norton, 50, Payson – warrant, failure to pay a fine, domestic violence and assault-intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury; Male Juvenile, 13 – minor with alcohol in

the marijuana is $176,800. Travis Baxley, task force commander, said police found plants growing in a greenhouse and a shed. Under Arizona law, a person with a medical marijuana cultivation card can grow up to 12 plants for themselves. If they are a caregiver, they can grow up to 12 plants per patient or a maximum of 72 plants for five patients. They must live 25 miles from a medical marijuana dispensary to grow. While the home is more than 25 miles from the Payson dispensary, the

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body; Female Juvenile, 16 – minor in possession of vapor product; Male Juvenile, 13 – minor with alcohol in body; Female Juvenile, 16 – minor in possession of vapor; Male Juvenile, 14 – minor with alcohol in body. April 29 – Female Juvenile, 15 – curfew for minors (under 18 years of age) and false reporting to law enforcement agency; Female Juvenile, 17 – drug paraphernalia-possession and narcotic drugs-possession; Samuel Emilio Whittington, 24, Payson – involving or using minor in drug offenses-sell, transfer, or offer to sell prohibited drugs to minor, narcotic drugs-possession and drug paraphernalia-possession; Miranda Leeann Altstatt, 24, Payson – tampering with physical evidence-destroys, mutilates, alters,

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growers had far too many plants. Only one person at the home had a medical marijuana cultivation card. Officers found evidence inside the home that the marijuana was being sold, although the residents claimed it was for medical purposes, he said. Deputies arrested Brian William Burghart, 41, and Stephanie Michele Burghart, 44, both of Tonto Basin, on charges of possession of marijuana, cultivation of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and misconduct involving a weapon in a drug offense.

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R E C O R D conceals, or removes, involving or using minor in drug offenses-sell, transfer, or offer to sell prohibited drugs to minor, narcotic drugs-possession and drug paraphernalia-possession; Nicole Mendibles, 18, Payson – warrant; Lisa Pizinger, 27, Phoenix – warrant. April 30 – Kenneth Troy Rogers Jr., 29, Star Valley – DUI with BAC of .08 or higher, child support warrant, failure to pay a fine, DUI-alcohol, drug, vapor, combination thereof; Robert Aaron Moreno, 31, Payson – domestic violence and criminal damage-deface or damage property; Jo Ann Elizabeth Williams, 31, Payson – felony shoplifting with convicted priors and shoplifting; Aaron Lee Mullins, Phoenix – two counts of misconduct involving weapon, two

counts aggravated assault, endangerment, criminal damage, trespassing, threats and intimidation and assault. May 2 – Levi Tylor Wilkins, 21, Payson – two counts of drug paraphernalia-possession; Eva Rose Morgan, 64, Payson – shoplifting; Mertle Eileen Hood, 64, Camp Verde – unlawful to possess an open container with in the passenger compartment of vehicle on the roadway; Ernest Karl Little, 64, Flagstaff – DUI-aggravated, while suspended for DUI. May 3 – Larry Raymond Bauman III, 25, Payson – DUI-extreme with BAC of .15 of higher and DUI-alcohol, drug, vapor, combination thereof; Britney Corso, 28, Payson – warrant.

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Gustave “Frank” Berger passed away April 10, 2015. He was born in Tacoma, Wash. July 5, 1923 to Gustave “Frank” Sr. and Lillie Mae Bane Berger. He is survived by his wife, Ripples; and three children, Carol, twins John and May; and also two stepdaughters, Redessa and Lynette; three sisters also survive, Juanita, Anita and Dolores. He is also survived by four grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Frank served 6-1/2 (six and a half) years in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II and Korea. He signed up with the Navy in January 1942, thus becoming a “Pearl Harbor Avenger.” After leaving the Navy, he enrolled in college while working part-time and also signed up as a volunteer fireman. While in college, he gradually began taking more fire science classes; eventually it became his major. Frank worked his way up through the ranks to become a fire chief, serving 25 years in San Diego County, Calif. As a fire chief, he became involved in and with many state and county agencies and departments. He became a board member on several of the agencies. Frank worked directly and indirectly with any number of civic groups giving talks, helping with fund drives working on floats for parades etc. He was elected as president of the high school band parents association and

marched in the Rose Bowl Parade three times. Frank was presented many awards and plaques as well as lifetime membership in several organizations because of his work in and for the communities and organizations. He belonged to Kiwanis, working in all offices numerous times. Frank achieved an 18-year perfect attendance award as a Kiwanian. Frank’s life revolved around service to the community and helping individuals in projects they could not do. Upon retirement from the fire service, Frank began doing carpentry, new structures, remodeling, and repair. He began working with his dad at 12 years of age, learning to do all facets of the building trade. In retirement, Frank and Ripples traveled through all of the western states in their truck and 30-foot fifth-wheel trailer. They drove the circle trip through Alaska two times and worked three summers as campground hosts in Washington State, 25 miles north of the Columbia River. Frank loved camping in the tall trees and mountains, being with nature and listening to the silence as wind was humming through the trees. Frank donated his body to science. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

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in 1959 and went on to celebrate 48 blessed years of marriage before her untimely passing in 2007. Ronnie was employed at Arizona Public Service for more than 30 years, retiring to Strawberry, Ariz. in 1994. Ronnie loved golfing, fishing and spending time with his many friends and family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 15 at the Queen Creek Calvary Chapel, 19248 E. San Tan Blvd., Queen Creek, Ariz. Interment will be at the Veterans National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Cave Creek.

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told Mr. Beauchamp ‘If you can open the phone I’ll take you back and have sex with you.’” Beauchamp Beauchamp’s lawyer, Georgia Staton, drafted says he handed the phone back. statement saying Riddle never complained about Riddle said instead Beauchamp asked if she his actions while they worked together. He said she would sleep with him if he guessed her password. welcomed and participated in conduct she now says Beauchamp described at length their close relawas harassment. tionship, including when Riddle reportedly called The two met in 2011 while she was a drug him after she broke up with her boyfriend. He said prosecutor for the Gila County Attorney’s Office given the late hour, he let her sleep in his bed while (GCAO) under then-county attorney Daisy Flores. he slept on an air mattress in the living room. Beauchamp was a criminal defense attorney. Riddle Riddle denies staying the night at his house. resigned from the GCAO in 2012 and moved to the Beauchamp admits he helped Riddle out on sevValley. eral occasions, paying her rent once, buying her a She worked on his campaign for county attor- new arcadia door and brakes for her car. ney. When he won, he hired her as a prosecutor in Beauchamp also questioned Riddle’s work at the January 2013. GCAO. The two lived less than a mile apart in Globe. He said she once offered a bad plea deal, failed Beauchamp said they were “very good friends,” but to respond promptly to a defense attorney’s motion “never intimate.” for a new trial in another case and that her writing He said Riddle often referred to him as was poor. her “best friend.” “Despite those problems and the disRiddle said that while they had a close ruption she caused the county attorney’s working relationship, she did consider office, Mr. Beauchamp did not demote Beauchamp a friend and did not repeatedher, suspend her, move her office or take ly refer to him as her “best friend.” away her county vehicle. Indeed, she was Beauchamp claims Riddle would leave allowed to maintain all of her other cases personal items in his office to suggest to and to continue prosecuting drug cases for other staffers that they had a relationship. the county.” Riddle said lots of people left things in When Riddle started to date a the GCAO’s office at the courthouse. She Bradley Beauchamp Department of Public Safety officer, who said she sometimes left things in his office, she is expecting a child with, Beauchamp but only because her office was several miles away. and Fuller decided to remove her from five drug Beauchamp claims he told Riddle he did not cases on which he was the case agent, fearing appreciate her leaving items in his office. Riddle’s relationship with the detective could jeopBeauchamp’s response details the men Riddle ardize prosecution. dated while she worked for the GCAO, saying Riddle Beauchamp admits that in October 2014 his relaoften asked him for advice. tionship with Riddle became strained. “When he demurred, she would press him for an “Put bluntly, Mr. Beauchamp was not happy that answer: ‘As my best friend, am I making a mistake?’ Ms. Riddle had created problems for his office by Only if pressed would Mr. Beauchamp respond. He dating a DPS case agent,” Staton wrote. did so as her best friend,” Staton said. In October 2014, Fuller audited Riddle’s cases, as Riddle denied asking Beauchamp for advice say- well as other prosecutors’ cases in the office. During ing she had one boyfriend while she worked for the the review, Riddle reportedly rolled her eyes, scoffed GCAO. and shook her head when questioned by Fuller. Beauchamp’s 10-page response insisted Riddle When Beauchamp met with Riddle to discuss gave him gifts, with photos of the items. Items the results of the audit, Riddle displayed the same included an iron, Apple TV, rifle lighter and pocket insubordinate attitude, he said. She scoffed at the knife. suggestions and claimed he was only mad because Riddle said she did give him several gifts, some she was dating a DPS officer, Staton wrote. bought with money from an office pool. “At this point, Mr. Beauchamp was dumfounded Beauchamp says it is odd Riddle would say that by her response and knew that her work in the office he made unwanted sexual comments because she could not continue. He told her to turn in her keys asked him to help her with personal matters. and her badge.” “They are the actions of two people who had a Beauchamp says Riddle never complained to close friendship,” he wrote. anyone about his actions or comments toward her. For instance, Beauchamp said he hung a curtain “This is obviously because the conduct that she rod at her home, painted her bedroom, built a chick- now claims was harassing was, in fact, welcomed en coop and fed her chickens while she was away. and one in which she participated.” He said Riddle gave him a key to her home. He ends by saying he let Riddle go because of Riddle says Beauchamp did not have a key to her work performance issues. home, but he knew where she hid a key. Riddle promised a detailed response to Beauchamp says Riddle once asked him to help Beauchamp’s accusations, but did not send it despite her get into her cell phone. “After several tries, she repeated requests.

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Boys track team dashes into state tournament

Eleven Payson athletes qualify in 14 of events

State track meet qualifiers • Trevor Clawson, senior 400, 200, 4x100, 4x400 • Braden Hancock, senior Triple jump, long jump • Bowen Sweeney, senior High jump, 100, 4x100 • Spencer Herrera, senior 800, 4x400, 4x800 • Matt Davis, senior 4X400, 4X800 • Ryland Wala, senior 4x800 • Chaz Davis, junior 100, 200, 4x100, 4x400 • Gerardo Moceri, junior 1600, 3200, 4x800 • Korben White, sophomore Shot put, discus • Blythe Smith, sophomore 4x100 • Frankie Apodaca, sophomore Shot put, discus • Christian Mann, freshman Relay alternate

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The Longhorns refused to give up when injuries threatened to sideline Payson High’s boys track season. It’s been quite a year for a team that lost to injury its star, defending 100-meter state champion Wyatt Chapman. The junior was a key reason the Longhorns entered this season dreaming of a team state championship. But the Longhorns have picked themselves up and excelled with a deep and talented roster, qualifying 11 boys in 14 of the 17 events for this weekend’s Division 3 State Championships at Mesa Community College. “We have been through a lot this past year,” said head coach Jonathan Ball. “These boys have so much resolve, and they are so competitive. I’m so happy for them and everything they have accomplished to this point. This has been a fantastic group to coach.” The state meet is today and Saturday. Field events begin at 1:15 today and at 1 p.m. Saturday. Running events start at 3 p.m. both days. Chapman missed a big chunk Photo courtesy of DJ Craig

Junior Gerardo Moceri qualified for this weekend’s Division 3 state meet in the 1600, 3200 and 4x800 and coach Jonathan Ball believes he has a chance to break the school record in the 3200 before he graduates next year.

of the season with a hamstring injury, before suffering a season-ending chain saw accident last month. Nonetheless, the Longhorns are enjoying their best season since winning the Class 3A state title in 2006 and placing third just two points behind co-champions Blue Ridge and Snowflake in 2007. Payson won the Lupe Acevedo Relays for the second straight year and finished second at the Tri-County Invitational in Safford, the Blue Ridge Invitational, the Winslow Invitational and last week’s Snowflake Last Chance Meet. “The Snowflake performance makes me most proud,” Ball said. “We didn’t run a 4x800 team, our 4x100 got disqualified due to a dropped baton, we had no Wyatt Chapman, and we rested our top distance runner, Gerardo Moceri, in preparation for the State Championships. Even so, teams like Blue Ridge and Show Low still didn’t beat us. It shows just what kind of team we have.” Ball says his strong coaching staff deserves credit for the boys’ excellent season. “Mandy (Greenleaf), (Dan) Reid, (Carlos) Lopez and (Denver) White are the hardest working, most caring coaches I have ever had coach with me. We are very well-rounded this year in our coaching staff and it shows by having boys in 14 events.” Senior Trevor Clawson has stepped up to lead the Longhorns in his fourth year on the

team. He’s qualified in the 400 and 200, as well as in the 4x100 and 4x400. He enters the state meet on a high note after winning the 400 in 50.01 seconds, his second-fastest career time, and running a career-best 22.65 in placing second in the 200 at Snowflake. He enters this weekend ranked No. 3 in the 400 and No. 6 in the 200 after finishing fifth and sixth in those events, respectively, as a junior. “If last week was any indication, he is ready to have a big state meet,” Ball said. “The 200 will be an interesting race as only .14 of a second separate the No. 2-6 runners. In the 400, Trevor will have a legitimate shot to take down Tim Ryden’s school record of 49.49.” Senior Braden Hancock hopes to put a hamstring injury suffered early this season behind him and excel in both the triple jump and long jump this weekend. “In only his second season, Braden has become Mr. Big Time,” Ball said. “Every big meet we go to, I hear coaches saying, ‘Did you see that kid from Payson jump?’ The hamstring strain has affected his long jump. He jumped 20-10 early on, but lost some of his pop after the injury. He has gotten over it and is looking much better in the long lately. “In the triple, he has been one of the best in the state all season. He just jumped 43-3 at Snowflake, which ranks him No. 3. He has a lot of confidence right now and we are looking

• See Boys track, page 10B

Girls track short on experience, long on hard work and heart by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

They started off young and green. But the Payson girls track team grew up quickly this year. “We have a really young girls team regarding track experience, but we still had some success and were able to string together a few third-place invitational performances,” said coach Jonathan Ball. Payson finished third at Safford’s Tri-County Invitational, the Fountain Hills Monday Night Madness and the Lupe Acevedo Relays. The team’s handful of veterans have led the way. Abby Greenleaf

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Jason Daniels slides home with a run during No. 20 Payson’s 4-1 win over No. 13 Chino Valley in the first round of the Division 3 state baseball tournament on Saturday. The Longhorns will look for an even bigger upset when they take on No. 4 Scottsdale Christian for the third time this season at 6:30 tonight at Surprise Sports Complex.

Baseball team wants to be

UPSETTING by

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As the Longhorns walked by the Tucson Amphitheater baseball team upon entering Surprise Sports Complex on Saturday, they heard a Panthers player remark, “I wish we were playing Payson.” And why shouldn’t they feel that way? After all, the Longhorns entered the Division 3 state tournament with a losing record and as the No. 20 seed. And Chino Valley players certainly liked their chances after drawing Payson in Saturday’s first round. They don’t feel so fortunate these days after watching the young Longhorns rally for four runs in the final two innings to pull off a 4-1 upset of the No. 13 Cougars. So Payson players don’t mind hearing the comments. It just moti-

vates them even more to keep their Cinderella season alive another day. But they face a much bigger challenge in tonight’s second-round game against No. 4 Scottsdale Christian, a team that beat Payson twice in a pair of lopsided games in the season-opening Fountain Hills Invitational. The 17-8 Eagles trounced the Longhorns 12-1 in the season-opener on March 25, then rubbed it in with a 13-0 shellacking for good measure the next day. But Payson was playing without two of its three seniors in that tournament. And, while the team is young, it has gained plenty of experience since those games. Playing the toughest schedule of any Division3 team in the state has prepared the Longhorns’ young players well for the state tournament and

• See Young, page 10B

Among them is junior distance runner Abigail “Abby” Greenleaf, who cut 20 seconds off her personal-best time in the 1600 meters from last season by completing the race in 5 minutes and 35 seconds in the Scottsdale Distance Classic on April 2. Amazingly, she had broken her hip just a few months earlier. “She was real aggressive throughout the race,” Ball said. She qualified for the Division 3 State Championships this weekend at Mesa Community College in the 1600 and also helped lead the 4x400 and 4x800 to the state meet. She anchors both relays. Field events for the state meet begin at 1:15 p.m. today and 1 p.m. on Saturday. Running events start at 3 p.m. both days. Greenleaf is one of six Longhorns who’ll compete in the state meet and one of just two who’ve qualified individually. That group includes one senior and five juniors. Four of those 11th-graders have state meet experience. Greenleaf is one. “Abby is a tremendous talent,” Ball said. “With the distance running she has the whole package — she has great endurance and excellent speed. She has had a breakout season in the 1600, the event she loves most. A 20-second PR from season to season is pretty amazing, especially to do it right after a pretty severe injury cut her cross country season short. She has a unique toughness to her.” Kandace Baez

After qualifying in one event as a freshman and two a year ago, junior Kandace Baez will compete in three events this weekend, adding the open 800 to the 4x400 and 4x800 she ran on as a sophomore. This will be her third state meet in the 4x800. “Kandace has made improvements,” Ball said. “She is running so well. Qualifying for state individually is hard and she did it.” Qualifying in the 800 came at a cost.“Kandace has a love for the 300 hurdles, which conflicts with the 800 as those two events are run back to back,” Ball said. “This season she sacrificed the 300 hurdles to run the 800.” MacKenzie Mann

Junior MacKenzie Mann will compete with Greenleaf and Baez in both relays after running on the 4x800 at state as a sophomore. “MacKenzie has had a terrific season,” Ball said. “We were searching for someone to provide a spark in the 4x400 and didn’t know if we would qualify it for state. And it was late in the season when MacKenzie became a pleasant surprise, running a 1:06 400 split at the Lupe Acevedo Relays (on April 22). MacKenzie has done a nice job in that relay and

• See Girls track, page 10B

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Abby Greenleaf runs at the Scottsdale Horizon Husky Invitational. The junior has been a real team leader for Payson’s girls track team, qualifying for this weekend’s Division 3 state meet in the 1600 meters and anchoring two state-qualifying relay teams.

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Late artist’s song an anthem to friendship When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we’ll see No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me

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Those soulful and powerful words were first sung by singer Ben E. King in 1961, as the opening lyrics in his classic hit “Stand By Me.” Sadly, we’ll never again hear King sing them live. Just one week ago today, the R&B singer passed away. He was 76. King was born Benjamin Earl Nelson on Sept. 28, 1938 in Henderson, N.C. and moved to Harlem, N.Y., at the age of 9. He started his career in the late 1950s with the Moonglows, working with the doo-wop group Photo provided by DJ Craig for six months while still in high school. He joined the Five Crowns in 1957, which became Ben E. King died last week at the age of the new Drifters in 1959 after the group’s 76. manager fired the band’s previous members. He wrote the lyrics to “There Goes My Baby” Recording Registry, declaring that “It was and singing it was his first lead performance King’s incandescent vocal that made it a classic.” with the group. Following his huge success in the early In May 1960, King went solo and later 1960s with “Stand By Me,” rock ’n’ roll took that year debuted on the Billboard chart with the Top-10 hit “Spanish Harlem,” which off and King’s commercial success began to wane. would later earn accolades as both In 1986, two decades later, King a Grammy and Rock & Roll Hall of dj’s music returned to the spotlight again when Fame record. trivia “Stand By Me” was used as the theme Five months later, his classic song for Rob Reiner’s film of the “Stand By Me” was released and same name, staring Will Wheaton quickly peaked at No. 4. King’s other and River Phoenix, a story about hits included “Amor,” “Don’t Play boyhood friendship. The song was That Song (You Lied)” (1962) and also used in a British TV commercial “Supernatural Thing - Part I” (1975). for Levi’s jeans. Fellow musician Gary US Bonds In his later life, King was active wrote on Facebook that King was in his own charitable foundation, the DJ Craig “one of the sweetest, gentlest and Stand By Me Foundation, which helps gifted souls that I have had the privito provide education to deserving lege of knowing and calling my friend for more youths. He toured the United Kingdom in 2013 than 50 years.” In 2013, King told The Guardian magazine, and played concerts in the United States as “In my vocal I think you can hear something of late as 2014, despite reported health probmy earlier times when I’d sing in subway halls lems. for the echo, and perform doo-wop on street This Week’s Music Trivia Question corners. I had many artists who influenced my Ben E. King’s classic 1961 hit “Stand By style, singers like Sam Cooke, Brook Benton Me” has been covered over the years by a and Roy Hamilton.” King’s signature hit “Stand By Me” was number of artists, charting nine different such an enduring hit that it became the fourth times from 1961 to 1998. This week’s question is: Which of the folmost-played track of the 20th century on U.S. radio and TV. Earlier this year, the U.S. lowing artists has NOT covered King’s early Library of Congress added it to the National 1960’s hit, “Stand By Me”? A) John Lennon, B)

Last week’s music trivia question asked if you could name the pop-rock band that recorded the 1971 love ballad “Colour My World”? This seven-member rock band formed in 1967. The self-described “rock and roll band with horns” began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, generating a number of hit ballads. This group’s three No. 1 hits were 1976’s “If You Leave Me Now” (Grammy award for best vocal group); 1982’s “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” (from the movie “Summer Lovers”); and 1988’s “Look Away.” Still together today, this band released its latest album just last summer. The choices were A) Kansas, B) Chicago, C) Boston, and D) America. The correct answer was Chicago. Wildlife Fair

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, the annual Wildlife Fair will be held at Payson’s beautiful Green Valley Park. As always, this will be a fun event for the whole family, as there will be outdoor activities for all to enjoy. The day is a cooperative effort between the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Mogollon Sporting Association, U.S. Forest Service, and Payson’s Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department. Admission is absolutely free. Parents and kids can fish, play games, and get a close-up look at wildlife, including birds of prey, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters and alligators. There will be educational and hands-on booths from a variety of conservation groups and Green Valley Lake will receive more than double its usual stocking of trout in preparation for this event — so be ready to take home dinner! No fishing license is required for fair attendees, plus equipment and bait can be borrowed from the free fishing booth at the fair. Come early, stay late. This will be one of Green Valley Park’s top weekend events of the season. Have a great Rim Country week! DJ Craig – (928) 468-1482 Website: www.djcraiginpayson.com

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Volunteers from the Pine- submitted by Take Pride officers, Strawberry Take Pride Project, a members of the historical society, civic group founded by Ira Gibel in CERCA (Community, Educational, 2002, will begin this month putting Recreational, Cultural Association the finishing touches on a timeline of Strawberry and Pine) and a to be etched in cement in front of school board representative. “The timeline itself will have the local museum, adjacent to the pine trees as the line (because) ramada. Take Pride received permis- this area is the largest stand sion in March from the Pine of ponderosa pine trees in the Strawberry School Board to build world,” Gibel said. Those wishing to sponsor a the timeline. After receiving the OK, Barry timeline brick should send a check Hoff-led crews began replacing for the amount of lines they would the old concrete with new mate- like to: Take Pride Project, P.O. rial supplied by Payson Concrete. Box 1204, Pine, AZ 85544. Roland Maier was later charged New ranger named with inscribing the bricks. Pine inscriptions will be in green A woman with considerable and Strawberry captions in red. Rim Country ties has been chosen Payson letterings are blue and the new ranger for the Payson and Arizona and the United States are Pleasant Valley Ranger Districts. black. Debbie Cress will take over the With the Pine-Strawberry proj- two districts on May 11. ect now becoming a reality, Take Although Cress is a native of Pride is selling donor bricks to New Mexico and a graduate of help offset the cost of the timeline. New Mexico State University, she Cost for one line on a brick is served as a Tonto Basin Ranger $50 and for two lines it is District staff officer in $75. For $100, three lines rattlin’ 2007 and in 2012 was will be inscribed. There the rim on the Type 2 Incident Management Team that is a maximum of 18 charfought the Sunflower acters per line, including Fire. space. She also worked as Thus far, 18 bricks a seasonal fire informahave been sold. tion officer for the Tonto The timeline begins National Forest. in 10,000 B.C. with the In 2013, she became Paleo Indians inhabitthe district ranger of the ing Arizona and con- Max Foster Gila National Forest in tinues through the war New Mexico. in Afghanistan 2014-15, Cress replaces Angie Elam who which became the longest in is now a deputy forest supervisor American history. There are several entries on the Gifford Pinchot National unique to the Rim Country includ- Forest in Washington. Debbie and her husband, ing 1712-15 — the Mogollon Rim named after the Spanish governor Jason, will soon be relocating to of New Mexico; 1866 — Paul and Payson. Jason brought the Rim Country Bill Gregg become earliest settlers in Pine; 1880s — Fuller, Hunt, a bit of notoriety in 2006 when be Lezear, Heward, Stark, Miller, turned in the fastest time (1:39.21) Price and Patterson settle in Pine; of any local runner entered in 1881 — Pine Fort built by Rial P.F. Chang’s Rock ’n’ Roll half Allen north of Hardscrabble Rd.; marathon. 1883-84 — first public school in School daze Pine; 1926-38 — Pine High School open; 1964 — Tonto Rim SAR Pine Strawberry sixth-graders founded; 1967 — Largest snowfall returned yesterday, Thursday, in the Rim Country, 6 feet; 1978 — from a science camp at Camp Pine Strawberry Museum opens; Colton near Flagstaff. There, the 1990 — Dude Fire; and 2011 — students studied environmental Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction education taking classes in wildCommittee begins Fire on the Rim life, botany, pond and water study, orienteering, regional history, Bike Race. Timeline suggestions were environmental stewardship and

wilderness survival skills. The Arizona State Champion Buffalo archery team is now in Louisville, Ky. competing in the National Archery in Schools Program National Championships. Student council members attended the 49th annual junior high state convention May 7 and 8 at the We Ko Pa Resort at Fort McDowell. Prior to the convention, the group applied for Master Honor Council honors which it has won in the past. Attending from the school were Mercedes Miranda (president), Abby Kiekintveld (vice president), Lizzie MacFarlane (secretary), Jerusha Paine (treasurer), Quaid Tanner (eighth-grade representative), Holly Carl (seventh-grade representative) and Lexi Ward (senator). Also on the ambitious school agenda, eighth-grade students travel May 10 to 13 to Sea World near San Diego for the school’s annual promotion trip. Eighth-grade promotion is set for 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 20 at the school. Willy Wonka on stage

Director Patti Lawrence and her cast of 42 Pine Strawberry School students hope for an enthusiastic audience when they present “Willy Wonka Kids” at 7 p.m., Friday, May 15 and 2 p.m., Saturday, May 16. The group has been practicing the play after school for the past few months. There is no admission charge. PSFRC benefit dinner

It’s time for all local homeowners to throw their support behind the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee’s benefit dinner set from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 16 at the Strawbeary Bear Restaurant in Strawberry. The day will be highlighted by live music, raffles, art sales, auctions, the Firewise trailer and a PSFD fire engine. The dinner includes barbecued ribs, fries and coleslaw. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit the committee’s fuel reduction brush pickup program. The husband and wife duo of Chuck and Barbara Casey, aka Trouble in Paradise, and others will provide toe-tappin’ musical

entertainment. Tickets are available at the door. Also, volunteers are needed to help stage the benefit. For more information, to volunteer or provide raffle/art items call Barbara Huber at (623) 910-0886. Brush pickup begins

The 2015 Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction roadside brush, leaf and needle pickup program kicks off Sunday, May 17, which will be the final day those living in Arrowhead Estates can put out brush for pickup. This year’s pickup will be very similar to last year, but will begin in zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Pine. The 2014 pickup began in Strawberry. The last day to put out brush in Pine’s zone 1 (north of Beeline and west of Pine Creek Canyon Road), is Sunday, May 24. After the four Pine zones have been completed, possibly in mid-July, the program will shift to zones 5, 6, 7 and 8, which are in Strawberry. Only one brush pickup will held in each zone so those who miss the deadline, will not have their brush picked up. It’s requested brush and needles be in as few piles as possible. Several small piles are more difficult and time consuming to load. Do not bag pine needles as some homeowners did last year. Also, no household garbage or construction lumber wastes will be picked up. For more information, go to: http://psfuelreduction.org. Riff Raff sale

The Riff Raff Club is in the midst of collecting items for its annual “Naked Yard Sale” to be held June 6 at a location to be announced soon. Contributions may be made from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday until the sale. Drop donations at Bishop Storage #48. No clothes, televisions or computers will be accepted. Arrangements can be made for drop-off days other than Saturdays and pickups are available. Call (928) 978-3019 for more information. Those with news items for this column may submit them at: fostermax@msn.com.

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aroundthe rim Creek hits rainfall lottery twice in a row Christopher Creek is enjoying the much-needed rains from earlier in the week with a minimal increase of flow in the creek. That means it’s all soaking in. It seems we’ve hit the rainfall lottery twice in a row. Here in town the gauge showed and inch-and-a-third. Christopher Mountain did a little better. Up canyon in the watershed a broad expanse of two-inch-plus rain was indicated on the National Weather Service storm total radar map. That area with two-plus inches extended to a much larger zone on top of the Rim from Woods Canyon Lake to Promontory along the FR 300 and the upper reaches of Chevelon Canyon. To give you an idea of where we are our year-to-date average rainfall total by the end of May would be nearly nine inches. We have already exceeded that. The total thus far is 10 inches with the rest of May to come. We did that with hardly any in February. Does that mean the forest closures will be later this year? Well, we’ll see. The current ENSO (El Niño — Southern Oscillation) report from NWS tells us we have a 70 percent chance of Irma Armenta photo an El Niño summer and a 60 percent Lori, far right, once again won the annual hat contest at the Kentucky Derby festivities. chance of that carrying on into the fall. Sure would be nice to have another a two-peat winning the hat contest April 30. Christopher Creek congratuabove-average year for moisture. Much planning and preparation goes two years running. She asked that her lates them! Linda down at the Christopher into any successful event. With four name be spelled correctly this year. The Landmark parking lot was full Kohl’s Fire Department asked for a events under their belt, the O’Neills have all their ducks in row and last with more than 100 folks there for the heads up about the Creekdays Fifth Saturday’s Derby and chili cook-off afternoon. They all crowded around Annual Car Show. Now the event is at was again a great success. Amongst the four wide-screen TVs as the horses the end of August, but you may like to their other responsibilities, Dennis and paraded to the gate. Some were win- be aware that they are looking for nonners and some were losers as food vendors and crafters, along with Kelly had to train their sucthey cheered on their favorites. perhaps some musicians. The R Bar cessors in all the nuances of week It was a perfect day weath- C Scout camp is the location this year. scoring ballots for the com- another in the creek er-wise as well. You can call Linda at (928) 478-4011 for peting chili-makers and other Sunday afternoon at an answers and reservations. details that go along with the informal gathering on the patio And on a personal note, here’s a race. This one was perhaps the along the creek several resi- quote my sister, Carol, posted followbest and a good time to pass dents bid their final farewells ing Monday’s announcement of the the baton. to Dennis and Kelly O’Neill. name for the princess born into the The 10 chili entries were all Randy and Patsi, Alex and British Royal family. “Taylor Clouse winners! Gary Werlinger easily Irma, Chuck, Kenny and Bill and Beth Clouse have given final contook first place. Kelly was secjoined me in the send-off. Over sent for the new royal princess to be ond and the guy in third is still Rod Britain the years they had become a named Charlotte Elizabeth. Diana was complaining about someone significant part of the social added so that friends could distinputting potatoes in their chili! Best presentation by far was the $1,000 element of the area. We learned in our guish between the two girls. The first Outlaw Chili guy with his Dutch oven conversation about their time here that princess also goes by Charley.” Carol and his condiments in a small skillet. they had lived in Payson, Ellison Creek, and Charlie are, of course, Charley’s Tonto Estates, Colcord Estates, Hunter (Charlotte Elizabeth the 1st) grandThere’s no prize for presentation. Sonni was there early and for a long Creek and See Canyon. That was over parents. And speaking of new babies, Josh time she was convinced she had won the course of 20 years. Now they’re off the Kentucky Derby ladies hat contest to Bend, Ore. Christopher Creek wishes and Samone brought 3-week-old by default. As the afternoon went on, them well. (They’ll be back to visit in Brooklyn up for her introduction to the Creek. The proud daddy spent a lot of more entries trickled in until there October.) Janu Pizzuti photo Our summertime neighbors over at time parading around with her in his were six gals in the judging. Dan and Lori from Ellison Estates were again Wheeler-Inn, Pat and Jerry Pelch, cele- arm … and that’s another week in the Pat and Jerry Pelch celebrated their 50th anniversary April 30. in attendance this year. Lori scored brated their 50th wedding anniversary Creek.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations meant great food I hope everyone survived Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday. I realize Mexico considers the holiday a minor event, but across the border here in the U.S., the day is celebrated with a variety of Mexican foods and assorted beverages — especially in mar- the garitas. Many of the village restaurants in Payson celebrated with food and drink specials. Since I lived for so many years in Yuma, I especially relish all types of Mexican food and entertainment. I loved watching the Janet locals tear up the floor. Snyder The mariachis and the sound of the trumpet signaling a dance sent my toes tapping. It took a few years to get up enough courage to try the steps with my husband. I miss those dances. I also miss some of the Sonoran food. There are a few restaurants in Payson that come close to duplicating some of that food and we go to them when we need a Mexican food fix. Shelby School

The Shelby School, 235 W. Standage Drive, Tonto Village, is revving up for “The Forest of Enchantment,” a one-act play brimming with music and dance. The plot remixes the “Snow White” and “Sleeping Beauty” tales, connecting the characters of the two princesses, the fairies and dwarves, the evil queen and Maleficent, but no princes.

Performances are at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 and at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 15. The cost of admission is a can of food per person — to be donated to Payson Community Kids. Seating is limited, so please call Elizabeth Fowler at (928) 970-1825 for reservations. In other news, the Shelby School hosted Congressman Paul Gosar Tuesday, May 5, as part of National Charter Schools Week. I will have more information on his visit next week. The Shelby School is already making plans for 2015-2016, and K-10 enrollment has begun. To reserve a place for your children, call (928) 478-4706 to schedule a visit or receive an enrollment package. Relay for Life

A very important event is taking place on Saturday, May 9 — the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. It starts at 11 a.m. at the Payson High School track. A member from each team walks or runs the track for an hour, and then another team member takes over. This relay continues until 11 p.m. A special part of the event is a survivor ceremony at 4 p.m. The survivors walk a lap and are recognized and treated to food. There are no fees to participate, but donations will be accepted by any of the teams. One team will be a crew from the Hellsgate Fire Department headed up by Bill Dupkee, twice a survivor of cancer and another team is headed up by Angie Lecher and her family. Angie

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The next Hellsgate fire board meeting is at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 at the Star Valley fire station on Walters Lane. The next Hellsgate Fireflies Auxiliary meeting is set for Friday, May 15 at the same place, same time. Final plans for the pancake breakfast at the Star Valley fire station Saturday, May 23 will be discussed. Hot pancakes will be ready at 7:30 a.m. and sold until 10:30 a.m. or until the pancakes are gone. A donation of $5 is requested for pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. A special treat is being added this year — strawberries and whipped cream for the pancakes. Birthdays

I missed a birthday last week — Kendra Lewinson of Tonto Village II added another candle to her beautiful cake. Kendra makes cakes to sell and they are outstanding. John Ceja, a firefighter with Hellsgate, celebrates his big day on May 14. Have a great day, John. On May 17, Annette Godfrey of Payson and an avid Domino Diva adds

another year. Annette will be recognized at the next meeting of the Domino Divas next week with a funny birthday card and a birthday cake of her choice. A special birthday greeting to Ian Matchner of Mead Ranch. Ian will turn 15 and is eager to get his driver’s license, but not before he acquires the rank of Eagle Scout. Ian has many friends in the Village as well as in Mead Ranch and Collins Ranch. Ian is the son of JP Matchner, who is on active reserve with the Hellsgate Fire Department. Happy birthday Ian, good luck with the Eagle Scout badge. Double D Doings

Sunday’s pool tournament winners were Harvey Poyner, Cary Frocklege and Ethel Cain. Since Mother’s Day is next Sunday, no tournament is planned, but the games return May 17. Tonto Village Chapel

Tonto Village Chapel will host a Memorial Day Community Barbecue from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, May 25. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks. Bring a side dish to share if you wish. Live music will be by the Fossil Creek Gang. Pre-registration for the Chapel’s Back Yard Kids Club will be available at the event. Tentative dates for the children’s program are June 22 through June 26. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Leave a message at the chapel for more information. Call (928) 478-5076.

Thinking back to my life on the streets of New York City in the 1930s is like entering a time machine. The cobblestone streets, the trolley cars, the vendors and their carts, the whistle of the popcorn machine, the sweating men carrying heavy loads on their backs, such as a three-foot diameter grindstone — all of them just trying to make a living. They’re part of a bygone era, a happy era to me because I see it as it was — the struggle of our nation to climb back your turn out of the Depression. We speak of this nation as a melting pot, a nation of immigrants, and that describes the streets of 1930s New York. We were a people struggling together against poverty — blacks, whites, Tom Garrett Italians, Swiss, French, Irish, Germans, Swedes, and the rest — all right there on my own block. We were completely integrated, a microcosm of America as it should be. It wasn’t until we moved to New London when Pop Johnson, my stepfather, was offered a job in his old hometown, that I even learned that such a thing as prejudice existed. But back to the good things, the things that made me happy to dash outside every morning into streets that were as different from the streets of 2015 as night is from day. This may come as a shock to some people, but one of them was the cop on the beat. A morning scene ... Down the street comes Officer McKinley, swinging his nightstick in his hand by its cord, smiling at the kids, waving at the women who call out to him as they sweep their front stoops, shaking hands with men and asking them whether they’ve found work yet, patting the dogs, and ... And never once telling anyone to do a doggone thing! Can you see why people of my era have a different image of the police? And then there was that special sadbut-sweet something I saw now and then. It didn’t matter whether I was in the house or playing outside, the instant the unmistakable sounds of a violin filled the air I headed straight for Mom. Not because I thought she might not hear those plaintive strains, but because I knew she would want me. What for? To take a dime out to the man sitting on the steps up at the top of our sloping back yard, steps leading up to the street above. My! How many times I scurried up those steps to where that violinist sat, humbly placed a dime in his hat, accepted his heartfelt thanks and his blessing, and then sat there with the other neighborhood kids listening to the sad, sweet sounds of his violin. What was he doing up there? Was he begging? I don’t think so. Blinded in World War I, he was doing the only thing he could do — playing his heart out in an era where outof-work musicians outnumbered ones with a job by perhaps as much as 10 to one. We all knew he had earned our love — along with our thanks — and it was love we all felt as we listened. “Thank you for what you did for our country,” one of us would say, and then each of us echoed those words. I suppose we had been told to say that, but it never felt like enough. They were just words, words don’t weigh very heavily against eyes, and you can bet everything you own that every last one of us meant those words. And then there was the organ grinder with his monkey, the bearded Russian man with the big grin and the shoe repair cart smelling of leather, the photographer with his pony for kids to sit on and smile as the shutter clicked, the rag man, the key maker who didn’t get much business because no one locked his doors — and many more. Americans. All Americans. Is it any wonder I will never give up on this nation of ours, Johnny? Those days of a United America are etched into my memory. May it someday return!

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Rim Country Church Directory Aglow International Crossroads Church, 114 E. Cedar Lane. The Aglow Bible Study is held each Tuesday at the Crossroads Fellowship Hall. Prayer and Praise 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; Bible study 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 474-6933 for more information. Baha’i Faith For location and information, call (928) 472-3191 or (928) 468-8962. Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, Email: office@ calvarypayson.com, web: calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Upper Room Prayer Meeting For Jesus at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m.; Old testament Study, Calvary Kids, Jr. High & High School Youth Groups at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery Study using the One Step To Freedom program at 6:30 p.m. Faith-based discipleship program for those dealing with strongholds in their lives such as substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling, etc.; Young Adult Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided for all of the above services. Friday: Friday Fellowship at the Friday’s – a fun night for the whole family! Games, snacks, followed by worship and a short Bible study and prayer, 111 W. Rancho Rd. Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m. Christians Together Independent-non-denominational. Meeting Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. Hwy. 260, Christopher Creek, first driveway past fire station on left. Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857 (church), 478-4310 (home). 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Thursday Bible Study. For more information, call Pastor Ed. Church at Powell Place 806 W. Longhorn Rd. Payson, (928) 474-6249. Non-Denominational Sunday Services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Church for the Nations Payson (CFTN Payson) meeting at 901 S. Westerly Road in the Chapel at Messinger’s. Sunday service 10 a.m. Pastors Nevin and Dina Hershberger invite you to come to join dynamic praise and worship with uplifting prophetic teaching. Contact Pastor Nevin at (602) 757-3778 or Pastor Dina at (602) 757-3830. Like us on Facebook. Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134. By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution. Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible classes for all ages 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:25 a.m. and 6 p.m., A-Capella singing, song practice 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 6:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., 474-6367, 468-8157, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886. MANZANITA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m., 474-3788, 472-2266, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886. PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m., 472-8709, 474-6367 or 4681103, Missionaries 472-7956. FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 468-0249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment: V. Green (928) 474-4181. PINE WARD: Highway 87; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to noon; Sacrament meeting 9 a.m. (928) 476-3118. Missionaries at (928) 600-7546. TONTO BASIN SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. 479-2484. CHRISTOPHER CREEK SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. followed by Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society. 4784608. SPANISH BRANCH: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sacrament meeting 9 a.m. YOUNG BRANCH: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:20 a.m. Sacrament meeting. 462-3326 or 462-3388. BLUE RIDGE BRANCH: Sunday 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 10:50 a.m. Sunday School; 11:25 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society. (928) 477-2138. Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org. Crossroads Foursquare Church We invite you to join us Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. Find us at www.crossroads4square.com, on Facebook or at 114 E. Cedar Lane, Payson. Desert Community Christian Fellowship, SB Pastor Eric Woods, (928) 479-2216, 173 Stephen’s Way, Tonto Basin. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday worship 6 p.m. East Verde Baptist Church Houston Mesa Road at Whispering Pines Control Road, 474-9385. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m. Eckankar: the religion of the light and sound of God Why are we here? We are here to learn by experiences, to grow spiritually. Pay attention to your feelings, intuition. God loves each one of us and he’s everywhere. For more information, call 877-300-4945. Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is to “make disciples who love God and people.” Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.discoverexpedition.com, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey! Fireproof Your Marriage Discover the power of 2=1 “Married For Life” and “Parents For Life” courses. Call (928) 478-4715 for more information. First Baptist Church (Independent/Fundamental) 303 W. Main St., 474-3530. Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (nursery provided); Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Pine 4039 N. Highway 87, 476-3552, Website: www.fbcpine.com. Sundays:

Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Forest Lakes Community Church A non-denominational church meeting in the school district/library building at 417 Old Rim Road in Forest Lakes. Worship is Sundays at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in the pines! Gisela Community Church Tatum Trail, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.

Youth Group, grades 9-12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Cell Group, 6 p.m. Nursery and Pre-Primary available for morning worship services. Wednesday: Legacy Singles (55+ years of age) coffee at Dimi’s 9 a.m.; Adult Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nursery available. Thursday: Men’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in recess for the summer); Payson Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in recess for the summer). Pioneer Clubs (Grades 1-5), 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays when school is in session. Visit our website www.pbcpayson.org. Rim Country Cowboy Church Meets at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Star Valley Baptist Church, 4180 E. Highway 260, Star Valley. Service includes live music by the Country Gospel Misfits. For more information, call (928) 474-5557. Rim Valley Church 208 S. McLane Road, Pastor Brandon Pratt, (801) 513-4286.

Gospel Meetings All are invited to come and hear the simple teachings and doctrine of Christ. The gospel of Christ still provides an anchor for the soul in a turbulent world. These meetings present the gospel story simply and freely. Tuesday from 7-8 p.m., Mogollon Health Alliance, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson.

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Synod) 204 W. Airport Rd. (corner of Airport Rd. and N. McLane). Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Sunday Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please call pastor David Sweet, (928) 474-2098.

Iglesia La Roca 302 E. Rancho Rd. Nuestro proposito es que usted encuentre una relacion personal con Dios y pueda experimentar la hermosura de su presencia en cada uno de nuestros servicios: Miercoles 6:30pm Ensayo del Ministerio de Alabanza, Jueves 6:30pm Estudios Biblicos, Domingos 12:30 Tiempo de Celebracion y Adoracion, para mayor informacion comunicarse con los Pastores Carmelo y Ruth Andujar. Dr. Carmelo Andujar, Pastor (928) 2380240, Ruth Andujar (407) 341-9775, Secretaria de La Roca (928) 595-0874. Te invitamos a vistitar nuestra pagina web: www.iglesialarocapayson.com. “Visitenos, Sera un placer tenerles en nuestra Iglesia”

St. Benedict’s Catholic Mission Church Meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Young School for Catholic Mass.

Jehovah’s Witnesses North Payson Congregation, 1616 N. McLane, 474-7867, 474-2750: Public Discourse, 10 a.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 10:40 a.m., Sunday; Tuesday Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m. South Payson Congregation, 474-7867, 474-8346: Public Discourse, 1 p.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 1:40 p.m., Sunday; Thursday, Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m. Congregation Espanol de Testieos de Jehovah, 472-7867, 474-8763: Discurso publico, Domingo, 4 p.m.; Estudio del Atalaya, Domingo, 4:40 p.m.; Estudio de Biblia, Lunas, 7 p.m., Escuela del Minitero, 7:30 p.m., Reunion de Servicio Miercoles 8 p.m. Kriya Meditation Learn Kriya Meditation Tuesday nights, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Payson. By donation. For location and info, please call Zuné at (928) 472-7654. Lifehouse Christian Center Meets at Mountain High Coffeeworks, 3652 N. Cemetary Rd., Pine, AZ 85544. Pastors Phil and Roxanne Castle, (928) 242-0773. A spirit filled church and congregation with a very unique and wonderful praise and worship time. Services are at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by a free meal. Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), 474-2552. Ken Lentz, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website atwww.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy. Mountain Bible Church Our Mission at Mountain Bible is quite simple: Loving God…Loving People. It is our desire before God to develop and offer ministries, inside and outside our church, that further this important cause. Are we succeeding? We invite you to be our guest this weekend and see for yourself! Located at 302 E. Rancho Road in Payson, we offer two opportunities to worship on Sunday mornings: 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Many children and student ministries are available on Sundays and throughout the week. More details are available through our office (928) 472-7800 and on our website (www.mountainbible. org). Please let us answer any further questions you may have about our church…and we hope to meet you soon! New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224. Services: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. Payson Bible Fellowship Meets at Rim Country Health and Retirement Community, 807 W. Longhorn Road. Every Sunday 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Conversation, 9 a.m. Praise and Worship, 9:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible discussion. 1st and 3rd Sundays: 10:15 a.m. Open Discussion, 11:15 a.m. Close. Payson First Assembly of God We invite you to come and worship with us as we celebrate Christ Jesus’ total victory for us on the Cross! Adult Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday Evening Family Night, 6:30 p.m. We are located at 1100 West Lake Drive, (the church at Green Valley Park). For more information call, (928) 474-2302. Payson First Church of the Nazarene 200 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday: Safe Haven Preschool 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing 3rd-6th grades 2:30-5:30 p.m., and Prayer and Praise 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing K-2nd grades 3:154:15 p.m. Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Last Saturday each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8:00 a.m. and the Ain’t Nearly Done (ANDY) Group 11:30 a.m. For more information on locations, times and topics, contact the church office. Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payson Living Word Bible Church 208 S. McLane Road (across from the High School). Services Sundays starting at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with Kids Church and nursery provided. PLW is a Spirit Filled Contemporary Church based on Faith; we believe speaking the Word of God will move mountains in our lives. We have a mission here at PLWBC: Love, Win, Build and Change. There are many activities at the church so come out and be a part of our family. The Lord is doing great things. If you have any questions, the church number is (928) 474-8606. Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St., behind ACE Hardware), 474-0485; Pastor Carl Peterson. A growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. We invite you to worship with us Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (Contemporary) or at 11 a.m. (Traditional). Kid’s Church along with free and safe nursery care is provided. Please call the church for information on additional programs, ministries and our mission to the community. Payson United Pentecostal Church - The First Church Website: www.paysonupc.com. All meetings and events are held at Mesa del Caballo. Kids’ Church, Sundays at 10 a.m. (Behind the Veil Puppety) Experience Pentecostal-style worship and preaching, Sundays at 6 p.m. Around the Table Bible Study, Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are welcome to experience the difference of the earliest New Testament message and not the traditions and customs that followed. Go back to the message of the First Church – Acts 2:38. Pastor Dale Lewallen 469-2171. Pleasant Valley Community Church Young Public School Cafeteria on Hwy 288 & Baker Ranch Road. A non-denominational service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come early for refreshments and fellowship. Ponderosa Bible Church 1800 N. Beeline Hwy., (928) 474-9279. “Preparing God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Dr. Joe Falkner, Sr. Pastor; Curtis Fahrlender, Pastor of Student Ministries; Allen Mann, Part-time Associate Pastor. Sunday Worship: Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Service 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Youth Bible Study (Grades 7-12) 9:30 a.m.; BLAST I (Bible Learning And Sharing Together) Grades K-6 9:30 a.m.; BLAST II, Grades K-4, 11 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Middle School Youth Group, grades 6-8, 4-5 p.m.; High School

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. St. Paul’s parishioners and Father Dan invite you to join us as WE participate in worship, Christian education, outreach and fellowship activities. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Our Praise Band leads us with contemporary music on the last Sunday of the month. Christian Education programs offer Children’s Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday Adult Group Study at 9 a.m. Wednesday: We celebrate the Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Quarterly: Taizé, a Service of contemplation and music, is held quarterly on a Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. (Call for dates). We have very active Women’s, Men’s and Bible Study groups. A Film Review group and Book Club are just some of our other regular programs. (Call Church for dates and times). Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson. org. Email: pasepchurch@qwestoffice.net. WE Welcome Everyone. St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 511 S. St. Phillips Street, 474-2392. Daily Masses Monday-Friday 8 a.m, Sat. 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spanish 12:30 p.m.; Confession at 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call Mrs. Judith Carroll, Religious Education office, (928) 474-1269 for Catholic education programs for children and adults. Call Mr. Allen Holder, Life Teen Director, (928) 474-2392 for Sunday evening youth group activities and other youth-focused events. Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd. Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org. Shepherd of the Pines Ev. Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane; (928) 474-5440, Pastor: Steve DeSanto. Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School, 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Adult Bible Study, Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free Family Movie Night, First and Third Friday evenings of every month at 6:30 p.m. A community breakfast is hosted on the second Friday of every month at 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Visit Shepherd of the Pines on our website: www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com. Shepherd of the Pines United Methodist Church - Overgaard 3015 Highway 277, Overgaard, (928) 535-5208. Pastor Noni Dye. Worship service 9 a.m. w/childcare. Adult Sunday School 7:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m. Shiloh Christian Fellowship 501 E. Rancho Road (across the street from Payson Elementary School), 474-3138. 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. Star Valley Southern Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson, (928) 474-5557. Sunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. and the Worship Service is at 10:50 a.m. The Sunday Evening Service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday features the Rim Country Cowboy Church Service at 6 p.m. Music is by the Country Gospel Misfits. Come join us! Strawberry Chapel in the Pines Fossil Creek Road, Strawberry, 476-3893. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wed. Bible study 7 p.m. Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 479-2299. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service. Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service. Tonto Basin Catholic Mission Meets Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. at the Tonto Basin Chamber building for Catholic Mass. Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Tonto Valley Bible Church Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches). Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:18-20. We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076. Unity Church of Payson Spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer, Licensed Unity Teacher. Our mission is to inspire and awaken one another to a greater experience of God and life through the practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday services at 10 a.m., 600 E. Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). The 1st Sunday of each month is our inter-generational service and we celebrate birthdays and bring non-perishables for the foodbank. The 2nd Sunday browse the Unity of Payson library, 3rd Sunday pot luck, 4th Sunday power prayer follows service, 4th Tuesday Chili’s give-back day, 4th Friday 4 p.m. hiway cleanup, on-going noon Faithlift 1st and 3rd Wed. To find out more:www.unityofpayson.org. 928-478-8515. The Way of Adidam The Way of Adidam, based on the spiritual teachings of Adi Da Samraj, is offering free tours of the Da Love Ananda Botanical Gardens. Water conservation techniques will be discussed. Also, beginning in July, tours will include seven meditation sites surrounding Lake Love Ananda. In addition, we are offering area study group meetings. For further information, telephone 928-472-4700 and ask for Pat Rollins. For worldwide information, go online to www.adidam. org. Young Baptist Church (928) 462-3476. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer service, 6 p.m.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, May 8, 2015

ID for your pet is crucial by

Chandra Cushman

a pet returning home by offering secure, reliable, unique and permanent identification.

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If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know about the importance of ID tags. Having identification and contact information securely attached to your pet’s collar makes it much more likely that you’ll get your family member back if something should happen and your animal gets away. A recent study published in Preventative Veterinary Humane Medicine revealed that only 33 Society of Central percent of owners keep ID tags Arizona on their pets. If you’re one of the 67 percent who sometimes, rarely or never puts tags on ADOPTION your pet, consider this: They considerably increase the OPTIONS return-to-owner (RTO) rate if your pet is lost.

What info should appear on my pet’s ID tags? Your pet’s name and your phone number are the most important things. Putting multiple phone numbers or a cell phone number is always a good idea and ensures you are reached. If your dog is microchipped, which we recommend, you should attach the microchip tag to the collar as well. Finally, it’s a good idea to also have your pet wear their license and rabies tag. This way whoever finds him will know they are up to date on their vaccines.

Anytime you move, you should update your pets’ tags. When your pets’ vaccines and/or license is updated, be sure to put the new tags on as well. Be sure to check your pets tags often for legibility and wear and tear. Since we are talking about identification for animals, another great one is microchipping.

Why microchip your pet? Registered microchips give lost pets the best chance of returning home. Statistics indicate that missing pets rarely make it home. A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, including 53 animal shelters across the U.S., confirmed the high rate of return of microchipped dogs and cats to their families, and the importance of microchip registration. From the study: • Only about 22 percent of lost dogs that entered the animal shelters were reunited with their families. However, the return-to-owner rate for microchipped dogs was over 52 percent (a 238 percent increase). • Less than 2 percent of lost cats that entered the animal shelters were reunited with their families. The return-to-owner rate for microchipped cats was dramatically higher at over 38 percent (more than 2,000 percent better). • Only 58 percent of the microchipped animals’ microchips had been registered in a database with their pet parent’s contact information. This is why it is important to not only register your pet’s microchip, but to keep it up to date with your information. The microchip is no bigger than a grain of rice and is affordable. It is easily implanted and takes no time at all. Veterinarians and some shelter’s offer this service. Microchipping substantially increases the likelihood of

Aglow International

Deb Welch of “Light the Fire” Ministries is the guest speaker at the Aglow International meeting Saturday, May 9 at Crossroads Church, 114 E. Cedar Lane, Payson. The annual Payson 24/7 Prayer Initiative is one example of her networking with intercessors to pray strategically for local, national and global concerns. She is a published author and speaker along with teaching and leading prayer assignments nationally and internationally. All are welcome for a morning of insight and inspiration. Nibbles are available at 9 a.m., with the meeting from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call (928) 472-6146 for more information.

TARA – Tonto Amateur Radio Association

Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) and any who are interested in becoming a Ham are encouraged to join TARA at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Payson Library Community Room. The agenda includes more discussion about the new 70cm repeater and antenna and plans for the upcoming Field Day in June. There will also be a program on FM Receiver Design.

Tai Chi and Qigong

Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson. The program is especially de signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge. For details, call (928) 478-6032.

Write Your Story

Write Your Story is a group of ordinary people who are in the process of writing short narratives from their life experiences. The group meets at 1 p.m. every Monday. For more information call Nadine at (928) 476-4659.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 2 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson. There are no fees or dues. The only membership requirement is a desire to not compulsively overeat anymore. Call the following members for

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• No anesthetic is required. The procedure is similar to a routine vaccination. • A pet microchip does not contain a battery, nor does it need to be charged. • Unlike traditional collar tags, pet microchips do not wear down, fall off, or scratch into illegibility. • Microchips are designed to last the life of your pet. • Globally compatible scanners read the unique identification code on the microchip. This code is used to retrieve the contact information that the pet’s parent has provided to the pet recovery database. • Microchips for pets are surprisingly inexpensive for the value. HSCAZ charges $50 for microchipping, which includes registration. For more information on microchipping or identification tags, please feel free to contact us at (928) 4745590, or via email at hs@humanesocietycentralaz.org.

Adoptable Pets Following are just two of the many wonderful pets available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Arizona. All pets are already spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. To learn more, stop by the shelter at 605 W. Wilson Court Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or visit www.humane society centralaz.org.

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How often should I change my pet’s tags?

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What are the advantages of microchips?

I am an energetic, outgoing girl who loves to meet new people and dogs! Play time is all the time! I like to run, chase tennis balls (and occasionally bring them back), and check out the sights. I will need an active home that can keep up Athena with my need to get out and explore. I have an excellent start on a dog’s life: I am house trained, crate trained and have lived with dogs, kids and cats! I ride pretty well in the car, too! I can be a bit rowdy at playtime, so older kids would be best. I do like to chew, so I will need plenty of things to keep me busy. A stuffed Kong toy or a big rawhide should keep me occupied! I love to play with dogs! Big ones, small ones — doesn’t matter to me! They just need to be able to keep up. I love to chase, wrestle and play rough! And I am a big talker when I play, so tolerant dog friends are a must.

RASCAL Hi there! I’m not going to lie, I am a total flirt! I will meow at you and will even roll over on my back trying to look all cute and adorable. I am not like typical cats because I love belly rubs! I really enjoy getting scratches everywhere, it feels so good. I may be an older guy but I don’t Rascal let it get me down — I am 15 years young. I am still one for nap time though, especially if I get a belly rub prior to my nap I shall be content to stretch out in a sunny window sill. I get along well with other cats that are calmer and wouldn’t mind cuddling up with me for nap time!

O R G AN I Z A T I O N S

more information: Denise, (928) 9783706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 8280917 or (928) 478-4361.

Rim Country Camera Club

The Rim Country Camera Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 11 to hear a program by Nick Berezenko. He is a longtime contributor to the Arizona Highways Magazine and photography instructor at Gila County Community College. This presentation will cover the steps he takes to submit images for an Arizona Highways stock call. His process includes maps of where he has taken photos, a keen eye, a mastery of post image processing and an understanding of what they likely will find appealing. The meeting is open to all those interested in photography and there is no charge to attend. The meeting location is in the home of Harold Rush. Please call (928) 474-9673 or (928) 978-1339 for directions and a map.

Senior Singles With Spirit

Senior Singles With Spirit is composed of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you. Come check us out. The group meets at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant located in the casino. Members are currently planning a trip to Sedona to ride the trolley. For more information call Paula at (480) 695-2786.

Payson Womans Club

The Payson Womans Club, the oldest service club in Payson, holds general membership meetings at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Payson Womans Club building, 510 W. Main St. Member ship is open to local women ages 18 and up.

Rim Country Optimist

The Rim Country Optimist Club meets at 5:15 p.m. the second Tuesday at the Cedar Ridge

Restaurant (casino). The speaker at its May 12 meeting is Kris Jacober, executive director of Arizona Friends of Foster Child Foundation. She will be speaking about the many ways the organization supports foster youth from all over Arizona and how club members can support the foundation. Additionally, members will learn how local foster kids may benefit from the foundation. There will be time for questions, and, as always, visitors are welcome. Jacober’s program should be of high interest to foster parents, those who work with foster care in some way or those who want to learn ways to give support without a financial cost. It would be appreciated if visitors would call (928) 472-2264 if they plan to attend, so seating can be arranged ahead of time for the comfort of all.

Moose Lodge events The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available. Also, on the second, third, and fourth Thursday Diana Marie provides music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The lodge is open to members and their guests. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.

Narcotics Anonymous 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. 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.

PAYSON ROUNDUP FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

Classifieds More ways than ever to publish and pay for your classified ad!

Call 928-474-5251 • Online at PaysonClassifiedsNow.com • Email ClassAds@payson.com DEADLINES: 10AM Monday for Tuesday issue • 10AM Wednesday for Friday issue

MERCHANDISE

YARD SALES

TOOLS Notice of Estate Machine Shop sale May 15, 16 in Beaver Valley, north side of PAYSON.

ANIMALS Alfalfa Hay & Bermuda for Sale! 3 String Bales, 928-978-7604

This is a liquidation of a shop that would make any man and unique women happy. There is no household items, or baby stuff. NO junk piles,all of that was thrown away. The shop is 40’x60’ and its FULL.

Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 Dog Sitter Wanted for 7 dogs in your home/yard. Keep safe till I recuperate from hip surgery. Call 928-245-7241

Whats inside? Shop tools and equipment, made out of iron and steel for MEN and brave Women!

Looking for a gently used horse shade for two horses. Approximately 10’x20’. 928-535-6249

Steel workers If it is used to cut, weld, machine, bend, grind, sand, shape, sandblast or drill holes into any type of metal its probably in this shop.

APPLIANCES

Machinist whole table of drill bits, mill bits, gauges, tool boxes even a brand new fully automated CNC Mill.

Gas Range Kenmore 30 in. Stainless steel free standing w/convetion oven. Five burners includes oval middle burner for griddles. Warming drawer. Very good condition $400. Refrigerator Side-by-side, white Jenn Air counter depth w/ice & water dispenser $300. Call 928-474-4665

Automotive mechanics Siox valve refacer (grinder), HD shop engine lift, jack stands, chain hoist, air compressor tanks. Home brewers everything you need to brew BEER, is also in there. Tons of it.

COLLECTIBLE ITEMS Polish Pottery, Fenton Glass, Sun Purple Glass Available at Pine Country Antiques in Pine, 4078 Highway 87, 928-476-2219

Fishermen There is a small aluminium fishing boat, on a trailer, with 6hp outboard, ready to go.

FURNITURE

Electricians there is a whole corner full of heavy duty wire, connectors, cutters, circuit breakers to install heavy shop equipment.

Like New: King size Oak Headboard, Footboard w/Frame, $200. Beautiful Kidney Shaped Redwood Desk w/Inlay, $200. 3 Piece Oak entertainment center in good condition, $175. Oak Shelf Unit, Good Condition, $75. 928-474-2385

Sheet metal workers there is small press brake/ roller, shears, stampers, grinders. Construction builders there are name brand, table saws, drills, hand saws, nail guns sets, residential electrical, & and a little plumbing stuff. full scaffold section, and several ladders up to 38’

LOOKING FOR: Queen Mattress and Matching Dresser, Must be in Excellent Condition. Call 480-861-9704 Two Twin Beds, Custom Made, Beautiful Solid Wood Construction, 3 Under-the-Bed Drawers, Mattresses like new, $600.both, 602-686-0323

This was a project dream shop, with NO junk in it. you won’t be disappointed.

GUNS/KNIVES

Outside there is a Ford 8N tractor and an electric golf cart.

All guns never fired, new in box. F&H Scar 308 Desert Tan, Kimber Master Carry PRO w/laser, 45 cal. Smith & Wesson 460, Nikon M-308 16x42 BDC Scope, 474-8827.

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MISCELLANEOUS

CASH ONLY, NO PRE SALES!

*CANCER CASES* www.cancerbenefits.com Call 800-414-4328.

IF YOU COME TO THE PROPERTY BEFORE THE 15th YOU WILL BE ASKED POLITELY TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, NO EXCEPTIONS!

14’ Aluminum Boat, 2000, Sea Nymph-V, 4-stroke, 8.0-HP, Johnson, 54-lb. Foot-c trolling motor, 2-depth finders, Never used. $5,500. Dave 602-740-6556

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257

BACKHOE SERVICE AND YARD CLEANING “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE” Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service WE ALSO SELL FIREWOOD

928-951-6590 928-978-5473 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More! Two Cemetery Plots in Mountain Meadows Memorial Park; Side-by-side, Under Tree, valued more than $3000. Asking $2,000. Call Dave 602-740-6556

2. 3993 Pine Ranch Circle (Pine off Randall Rd) Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 from 7am to 2pm: HUGE BARN YARD SALE IN PINE: Recently Returned Telluride CO with a Rider Truck full of Antiques, Tools, Guns, Furniture, Collectibles and Quality Men’s Clothing; with Lots of Nice Stuff Priced Right!

MOVING SALES MOVING SALES MOVING SALE! 156 Paul Drive, East

Verde Park, 3rd House on left, Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, 8amMOVING SALE!furniture, 156 Paul Drive, 3pm. Collectibles, generator, East Verde Park, 3rd house on left, pool table, tools, 8x12ft utility trailer Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, with ramp, and much more furniture, 8am-3pm. Collectibles, generator, pool table, tools, 8x12ft utility 9. trailer with ramp, and 1209 W. Remuda Way,much more. Sat. May 9 from 7am to 5pm: TWO FAMILY MOVING SALE: Lots of Furniture, Queen Beds, Tools, YRefrigerators, ARD SALESWashers, Dryers, Freezers and So Much More!

Order: 10075700 Cust: -Majestic Rim / Compass Senior Keywords: Universal Worker art#: 20126376 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 3.00

COOK & DIETARY AIDE NEEDED

at Payson Care Center. Must have experience, preferably in long-term care. Sign on bonus for

5. Two Home Moving Sale: 407 & 409 E. Timber Dr., Payson Fri., Sat. & Sun. May 8, 9, & 10 from 8am to 2pm: New RV Brown Water Holding Tank, Tools, Garden Tools, Household Items, Refrigerator, TV, Grandfather Clock, Dining Room Table w/Chairs, Oak Dresser w/Mirror, Chests of Drawers, Vacuum, Motorcycle Travel Trailer, Hide-a-Bed Sofa, Desk, Futon, Occasional Chair, Hutch, Storage Units, End Tables, Bookshelves, File Cabinets, Cookware, Dishes, Men’s Clothing. 928-679-6953 or 928-468-1034 6. 1111 W. Crestview Dr. Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 from 8am to ?: Multi-Family Yard Sale: Lots of Stuff! (Located in Payson West, Drive west on Longhorn to the End and turn Right then second street turn Left) 7. 301 E. Pine St. Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 starting at 8am to 3pm: Records, Partylite Candle Collectibles, Household items and Misc! 8. 1003 S. Ponderosa St. Sat. May 9 Only from 8am to 1pm: Rustic Oversized Entertainment Armoire, Glider Rocker, Dressers, Chain Saws, TVs, Cruches, Walker, Toys, Movies, Surround Sound Speakers and More! Coming Soon: HUGE 4 FAMILY YARD SALE Fri. & Sat. May 15 & a16 from 7am to 3pm and Sun. May 17 from 7am to Noon: 800 & 801 North Madison Drive, Country Club Vista Antique Stoves, Vintage Gas Station & Beer Signs; Misc. Pictures, Charles Russell Prints, Dolls, Wood Carved Ducks, Guns, Knives, Minnie Fridge, Power Tools/Tools, LOTS AND LOTS OF MISC. SEE YOU THERE! SPRING SALE! Plants, Crafts, Baked Goodies, Jewelry Get your Mother’s Day gifts here! Fri. & Sat., May 8 & 9, 8am-2pm In the Gazebo- 1000 block of W. Driftwood Drive.

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS

Office Assistant

Busy real estate office in Christopher Creek, AZ needs an office assistant to work 3 days per week.

Paralegal for Full Time, Contingent on Experience; Call 928-232-9270

CLERICAL/OFFICE FT Medical Front office postion. Please send resumes to: Payson Roundup Newspaper 708 N. Beeline Hwy Payson, AZ 85541

GENERAL

CERTIFIED LIFE GAURD PT Seasonal Pick up application at the Chaparral Pines Main Security Gatehouse. Earn Extra $$. Focus Group Participants Needed. Must be 18 years of age and Eligible for Jury Duty. Call 928-474-6727

Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375

1984 Itasca 26ft. Motor Home in Good Condition, Fully Appointed Including Generator, $3,000. 602-694-6511 or 480-710-1133 1999 Class “A” 28’ Motor Home, One Owner, Very Clean, Low Mileage, No Slide Outs, $13,500. Call 928-300-6779

2006 Bounder Diesel, 34’ Three Slides, Equipped for Full Timing. See at 1202 N. Hillcrest Dr. Payson 928-468-0077

Gila County Career Opportunities Globe:

Payson:

Lube Specialist Public Health Nurse Deputy County Manager Juvenile Detention Officer

Part-time Deputy Constable WIC Nutritionist Automotive Service Worker Administrative Clerk Senior

Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd Globe and Payson

911 Dispatcher • Detention Officer • Deputy Sheriff • Public Health Nurse (Jail) Temporary Accounting Clerk Specialist Gila County is an equal opportunity employer

Applications and salary information available at: www.gilacountyaz.gov

Laborers, Operators, CDL Drivers, $12. to $20.p/h, Valid Driver’s License Required, Call Brent 480-646-6040

Payson Concrete is accepting applications for a Mechanic-Welder, and Laborer with Crusher Experience Drug Testing and Background Check; Apply within: 1900 E. Hwy 260, Payson 928-474-2231

Order: 10075409 Cust: -Payson Care Center Keywords: Cook & Dietary Aide art#: 20125503 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 3.00 Majestic Rim Retirement

Living in Payson, AZ has the following opportunity available:

Full-time UNIVERSAL SPECIALIST 4 days per week includes weekends. Duties include serving meals, light housekeeping & resident services. Looking for a caring individualwith a strong desire to work with an elderly population. Background check and references are required.

PT Certified MA for Busy Dermatology Practice in Payson, Submit Resume to Fax 928-472-6025

MECHANICAL 2 Experienced general AutomoEXPERIENCED tive2Mechanics wanted ! Full-TimeGENERAL Positions, must have own AUTOMOTIVE tools, current & valid Arizona Drivers License. ASE certificateMECHANICS not necessar y. Work on forWANTED! eign and domestic cars. Full-Time Apply in personPositions, to Southwest Transmission, 212 W. Aero Dr must have own tools, between 8:00am and 5:00pm ask for Nick&Adams. current valid Arizona

Drivers License. ASE certificate not necessary. Work on foreign & domestic cars. Apply in person to SOUTHWEST TRANSMISSION, 212 W. Aero Drive between 8:00am and 5:00pm ask for Nick Adams.

Please apply at Majestic Rim – 310 E. Tyler Parkway. For additional information, call (928) 474-3912. Majestic Rim is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

NOW HIRING CNA’S, RN’S & LPN’S

Order: 10075560 Cust: -Payson Care Center Keywords: CNA's, RN's, LPN's art#: 20126181 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 3.00

Full-time, Part-time & PRN Positions Available. Competitive wages and benefits. Please inquire about sign-on bonus for full-time positions.

Apply in person at:

RESTAURANTS Payson Senior Center needs a COOK. MUSTS: strong exp. in cooking & baking, . Required: food handler cert. Lift 50 lbs. Hours: M-Th 6:30am-2pm. Requires a drug test & background check. Email resume to: pseniorctr@gmail.com or in person at 514 W Main St. M-F 8-4. We are a drug-free. non-smoking, EEO employer.

HEALTH CARE

107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 474-6896

Arby’s Shift Managers & Team Members

Order: 10073430 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20123185 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Join our friendly Team

We’re Hiring! Looking to hire team members and Shift Managers for all shifts. We train and promote from within. Shift Managers $9.25 to $10.00/Hour Plus vacation Team Members Starting at $8.05 Apply in person at: 230 E State Highway 260, Payson, AZ

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE:

Day and evening shifts. Applications available at guardhouse on Rim Club Parkway. Submit to hmyers@therimgolfclub.org

RVS

Greenskeeper wanted, Chaparral Pines Golf Club. FT/Seasonal, 40+ hours per week, $9/hour. Must pass drug test, punctual. Applications available at security gate or maintenance yard.

1x3 CD

Experienced Servers & Dishwashers

2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, Leather Interior, Loaded, Was $8,495. Now $7,495.

HEALTH CARE NOW HIRING: Medical Office Experience Only/Front Office 4-Days-a-week,day/evening hours, must be flexible, Excell & Word,Transcription a plus,Pay-DOE Send Resume & References to: Medical Clinic PO Box 1463, Payson,AZ 85547

Forward resume to: youngrealty@erayoung.net or Fax to (928) 472-3514

WANTED VEHICLE with under 100k miles priced below $3000. Also want Pre-1980 MOTORCYCLE. Will do repairs to both. 928-468-7060.

2011 Ford F150 FX-Ford, Like New, 49K Miles, Fully Loaded, Was $33,995. Now $29,995. Save $3000.

GENERAL

Office experience required with an ability to efficiently manage numerous deadline driven tasks. Excellent customer service skills & extensive computer experience with MS office programs required. Real estate experience a plus. EOE.

CAR-TRUCK-CYCLE WANTED

Apply in person at:

Order: 10073824 Cust: -Gila County Personnel Keywords: Weekly 3x3 art#: 20123738 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 3.00

ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL

2001 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4x4r $2,000. Call 928-951-1962

full-time. Inquire for details about the sign on bonus.

107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541

EMPLOYMENT

4. Rim Country Optimist Garage Sale: 1112 S. Deer Born Drive, Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 Starting at 8am

YARD SALES 1. NARFE NARFEFundraiser, Fundraiser,Fri. Fri.& &Sat. Sat. 1. May & 98am fromto8am 4pm; 8May & 9 8from 4pm;to1103 S.1103 Sierra S. Sierra Ancha Lane. Heirloom Ancha Lane. Heirloom vegetable vegetable plants, herbs, cactus, plants, herbs,and cactus, iris, flowers and iris, flowers houseplants. Quilt houseplants. fabric, books,Quilt rice fabric, cooker,books, rice houswewares, electric broom. cooker, housewares, electric broom.

TRAILERS 2007 Northwood Arctic Fox SilverFox 26X Trailer, $25,000.obo. located in Payson. Main Living area slides out, includes rocking chair, dining table-seats four, hide-a-bed, separate mastersuite. 10 gallon hot water heater, skylights, microwave, oven and stove, large refrigerator and freezer, over the range hood/vent, full-sized shower, separate toilet, sink and vanity, retractable awning, two sets of double doors, electronic brakes and duel axle shock absorbers. Contact Kevin at 602-369-5386

Get the best results!

Comfort Keepers is seeking mature, caring people for non-medical in-home care. Provide companionship, personal care, meal prep, shopping. Experience preferred. Please apply in Person @ 200 W. Frontier St. #K, Payson or call (928) 474-0888.

Banner Health Clinic - Payson is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant Must be certified or willing to be within six months of hire. Apply at BannerHealth.com Job#142449

Order: 10075577 Cust: -Maztazal Casino / HR Keywords: Job Openings art#: 20126205 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 6.50

The best job opportunity in Payson Now accepting applications for FOOD & BEVERAGE POSITIONS & HOSPITALITY POSITIONS • COCKTAIL SERVERS • BARTENDER • SERVERS • HOSTESS • DISHWASHERS • GUEST SERVICE REP. • GUEST ROOM ATTENDANT Must be flexible with shift requirements (weekends and holidays) and must be 18 years or older to apply. Server positions must have major chain experience and prior experience.

McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth. The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour. Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination call the Arizona Attorney General’s Office

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

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com

Order: 10075623 Cust: -Gila Community College Distric Keywords: FT Cosmo Instructor art#: 20126263 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 4.00

Creating futures... Cr

Instructor Opening

Cosmetology Instructor GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, in partnership with Eastern Arizona College, has a Cosmetology Instructor – Payson Campus posiƟon open. Excellent wage and beneﬁts oīered. The PosiƟon Open NoƟce, which includes applicaƟon instrucƟons and other important informaƟon, may be viewed and printed at hƩp://www.eac.edu/Working_at_EAC/list.asp Or, you may call 928-428-8915 to have a noƟce mailed or faxed. PosiƟon closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Equal Opportunity Employer Gila Community College continues to provide outstanding academic and workforce development programs to the adults of Gila County. COME BE A PART OF OUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE! Order: 10075624 Cust: -Gila Community College Distric Keywords: FT Math Instructor art#: 20126265 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 4.00

Creating futures... Cr

Instructor Opening

MathemaƟcs Instructor

We offer Great Benefits; Exceptional 401 (k) Plan Excellent Medical Benefits Package; Dental & Vision Incl. Great Wages Personal Time Off Program (19 days) Discounts on Employee Meals

GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, in partnership with Eastern Arizona College, has a MathemaƟcs Instructor posiƟon open in Payson. Excellent salary and beneﬁts oīered. The PosiƟon Open NoƟce, which includes applicaƟon instrucƟons and other important informaƟon, may be viewed and printed at hƩp://www.eac.edu/Working_at_EAC/list.asp Or, you may call 928-428-8915 to have a noƟce mailed or faxed. Closes at 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015. Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply online at 777play.com; or at the Human Resources M-F (7a-4p) or Drug-free environment. EOE.

Gila Community College continues to provide outstanding academic and workforce development programs to the adults of Gila County. COME BE A PART OF OUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!

PAYSON ROUNDUP RESTAURANTS

Boston’s Common House

Boston’s Common House full/part time Waitresses, cooks, BArtenders must have valid Arizona Drivers license. aPply in person Monday-Friday, 8-10 am or 2-4pm 202 West Main ST. Ask for Manager

FULL/PART TIME WAITRESSES, COOKS, BARTENDERS MUST HAVE VALID AZ DRIVERS LICENSE. APPLY IN PERSON MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-10AM OR 2-4PM 202 WEST MAIN ST. ASK FOR MANAGER SUBWAY: Apply within,

Bashas Shopping Center, 128 E. Hwy. 260. Energetic People Come Join Our Crew! PT/FT, Monthly Bonuses. $50. Sign-up Bonus, Vacation Pay.

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Tuesday & Friday 1x3 CD

Health Insurance

HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2014

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873 HOME SERVICES

Call The Cheaper Sweeper

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

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

Gift Certificates Available

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

HOUSEKEEPING “Spotless Cleaning Services” Licensed, Professional, and Reliable. Free Estimates w/satisfaction guaranteed. Call Today: Home or Business for a Spotless Shine Every Time! 928-225-0657

LANDSCAPING

Specialists Medicare Plans (all types) Affordable Care Act Life • Dental Long-term Care

IRIS GARDEN SERVICE 10% Off Your Full Cleanup! COMPLETE YARD & GARDEN CLEANUPS, DEBRIS REMOVED, REASONABLE; PAYSON LIC. 928-474-5932 Cell 928-951-3734 not.lic.contr.

www.TomRUSSELLinsurance.com 928-474-1233 Since 1994 - Behind Fargo’s Steakhouse

Turning 65? We’re the LOCAL Pros!

CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

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

HANDYMAN A AFFORDABLE 1 HANDYMAN Custom Quality Home Maintenance Repairs & Remodeling Trades Master Whatever Needs Done! Steve @ 928-978-4861

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

landscape services-pick up 2014 Yard Maintenance Ɣ Clean Ups Weeds Ɣ Trimming Ɣ Hauling Quality Work…Affordable Prices!

928-951-0859 FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts

2)) Your 1st Service 2))

Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences. Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Home Maitenance Available. Call 928-282-3118 Mention this add and get 10% Off!

OakLeaf Yardworks Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming. All work affordable. Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor

LEGAL SERVICES AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal AZCLDP #81438

HOMES FOR SALE

HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187

LAND FOR SALE Commercial Land for Sale: Zoned for Apartment Units or Condos; All Utilties at Property Line, for more info call 602-978-8583

MOBILES FOR SALE 55+Park 705 E. Miller #11; 2Br/1Ba, Doublewide 24x44, Needs Repair, Large Shop, Covered Patio, Storage Shed, Nice lot, $5,000. 928-978-2658 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Park Model w/18’x15’ add on in Star Valley 55+. Like new. Great Views. Open House Sat 11-4. 480-258-1929 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT Apartment For Rent

Now Renting!

Canal Senior Apartments 807 S. Westerly Road Payson, AZ 85541 INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Independent, vibrant living located off Historic Main Street and just down the road from Senior Center. Home-like setting and big smiles from our professional staff. We offer spacious 1 an 2 bedroom apartment homes. For 25 years Syringa Property Management has been creating cheerful communities for individuals who want to enjoy an independent and enriching retirement.

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

Spring< <<

Apartments for Rent

Yourself over

to Aspen

Cove!

APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •

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

ASPEN COVE

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

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Apartments Rent WarmFor& Cozy

Forest Hills Condominiums

Living Trusts Wills/Living Wills Powers of Attorney Deeds Patty Rockwell 928-476-6539

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

Lazy “D” Ranch RV Park Studio, Apts. & RV Spaces for Rent - Call for Availablity Water/Sewer/Trash & Cable Included 928-474-2442

Tonto Oaks Apts.

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

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

& Mobile Homes

120 S. Tonto St.

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

EVERYTHING!!!

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

7B HOMES FOR RENT

HORSE PROPERTY & HOME Home for Rent in Star Valley, 1800sf, AC, Split floor plan, 3Br/2Ba on 1+ acre, Super-sized Kitchen, Large laundry room, Open living room/great room, Lots of closets & storage, Fenced yard, Private well. Includes 4 stalls, Lighted 70ft round pen, Wash station, Water and electricity for horses. Wonderful family setting. $1,350.p/mo. Call 602-999-1777

HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT 2 BR, 2 BA 1344 SF, 288 E Buckboard Trail, Tonto Creek, AZ, 85541, 12 months lease, $850 Plus Tax, Aimee 480-620-3226.

MOBILE/RV SPACES Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park

Now Renting!

Nice and Clean, Newly Remodeled Mobile Home for rent.

Green Valley Apartments 905 S. McLane Road Payson, AZ 85541

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

Rentals CD

INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Newer apartments located off historic Main Street and just down the road from beautiful Green Valley Park. 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes Bright, open layouts Onsite laundry facility Playground area Community room Satellite ready

See Manager for details Phone (928) 472-4639 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298

RENTED/RENTED/RENTED 1Br/1Ba Apartment w/Office (Upper Round Valley), Backs National Forest,Nice Yard, All Utilities Included, Preferably looking for Single Mature Individual,$650.mo RENTED/RENTED/RENTED

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT $1075.mo = .69 Cents sf. 1550sf/New Energy Efficient AC,Carpet,Bathroom, Large Visible Signage from Highway,Ample Parking Front/Rear 807-A S.Beeline Hwy,Payson, 928-478-4110 Eagle Springs Professional Plaza Medical Suite Available also Office Space Available 1000sf to 3500sf 928-978-0149 Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

HOMES FOR RENT 1119 N. William Tell Circle 2Br/1.5Bth Home for Lease $800.mo + $400.Deposit, First/Last, Avail. May 1st, Contact Ruben @ 602-931-2510 2Br/2Ba - $950. 2B4/1Ba - $650. (All Utilities Paid on Above Properties) Call Don 928-978-3423 3+ BR, 2 BA, House, 804 N. Wilderness Circle, Payson, AZ, 85541, 6 months lease, unfurnished, 1700 sq. ft., W/D, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Air Conditioning, Outdoor Area, Cable/Satellite TV Hookups, Carpet, Laundry Facilities, Parking Available, Storage Available, Located in Woodhill division off of Sherwood., $ 1400, 907-841-2991. Prudential Pine

ARIZONA REALTY

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

928-476-3279

Pine 3 Br, 3 Ba ...........$1,900

UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Independently Owned & Operated

LEGAL NOTICES

TRANQUILITY NOW! 2Bd/2Ba,1/3 Acre,Beautiful, W/D, Notty-Pine Interior, Move In Now, Fenced Yard, View of Mogollon Rim!! Outdoor Pets-Neg, w/Horses $1100.mo 928-478-6596 or 480-278-3806

Positively Payson F.S.B.O. Excellent Value, 3Br/2Ba, Split Floor Plan, Garage 27x23, Fenced Yard, 1/4 Acre, Payson Proper, $135K 928-978-6633

Community nestled in the Pines!

Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling, Rototilling. 928-478-6139

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

REAL ESTATE

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

Lease Prestigious 2Br Top Floor, Furnished, Regular $1595. if you cook & clean $695. One orTwo Tidy Ladies

Travel trailer for rent $380.00 a month, microwave, water, sewer, trash, and Wi-Fi included RV Spaces also available for $256.55.mo Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, Game room and wifi. Call Shawn at 928-474-2406

One Bedroom 28ft Great Room, First Floor $1195. or $1295 furnished. 4Br 2nd Floor, 29ft Great Room, unfurnished, w/Private Entrances, 2+acres, $1795.mo, Background Check, Smoking-No >Also 4Br/2.5Ba, Yard and Garage, $1135.mo Call: 928-978-6505 New Custom Victorian Home 3Bd/2Bath Den, In Town,Historic District, Energy Efficient. Deck-w/Views,Laundry, Upgraded Appliances, Vaulted-Ceiling, Ceiling-FansThroughout, Carport,Home Office/OK. $1195/mo. 928-288-2440

PAYSON TRAILER RANCH Spaces starting @ $310. 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting @ $425.00 1st Mo + Deposit! All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Discount for 6-12/mo.lease. 928-517-1368

Pine Duplex 2Br+Den/1Ba, Yard, Garage, Patio, Water + Electic Included, $950.mo Smoking-No, 480-248-6144 Pine Prudential Rentals x3

Prudential

ARIZONA REALTY

Property Management

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

703 W. Saddle Ln., 3BD, 2BD . . . . . . . . . . . $975 89 Milky Way, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 401 E. McKamey St., 4BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . $945 700 N. Snead, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 2809 W. Nicklaus, 2BD, 3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 200 E. Malibu Dr. D2, 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . $800 311 E. Drowsey Cir., 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . $750 205 E. Forest Dr. #11, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . $525 607 S. Beeline Hwy Sp19, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . $460

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

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Independently Owned & Operated

One Bedroom Park Model Mobile Home,Partially Furnished, Includes,Water/Sewer/Electric & Satellite TV,Garbage not Included $600.mo + $500.Sec.Dep.Call Steve 928-474-9859 or 928-978-9701

ROOMS FOR RENT Room for Rent in 3Br/Mobile home, $500.mo includes all utilities, Star Valley, Call 928-468-1185

LEGAL NOTICES 15751: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2015 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 3/11/2015 TS No. : AZ-13-542454-VF Order No. : 130027677-AZ-APO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/5/2006 and recorded 12/6/2006 as Instrument 2006-020521 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 6/15/2015 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, ARIZONA 85501 Legal Description: LOT 245, ALPINE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 559, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 1426 N EASY STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-75-245 Original Principal Balance: $288,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-3 C/O

Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4412 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): BRIAN J TOLLEFSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN 1426 NORTH EASY STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m AZ-13-542454-VF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations . If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-13-542454-VF Dated: 3/9/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Dorian Bradley, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 3/9/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Dorian Bradley, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0080619 4/17/2015 4/24/2015 5/1/2015 5/8/2015 15753: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-01127 Techau Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $122,400.00 executed by Ann Techau, an unmarried woman, 1212 E. Blazer Drive Globe, AZ 85501 , dated October

LEGAL NOTICES 8, 2009 and recorded October 16, 2009, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2009-012424 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on June 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Lot 102, CRESTLINE TERRACE UNIT 3, according to Map No. 274 records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 1212 E. Blazer Drive Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 205-28-102 5. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Associatio; Care of/Servicer: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 03/30/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 03/30/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4519563 04/17/2015, 04/24/2015, 05/01/2015, 05/08/2015 15754: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2015 TS/File 405631.10087 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 JULY 11, 2008, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2008-009446 and re-recorded SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 in INSTRUMENT NO. 2008-012549 in

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The Central Arizona Government’s (CAG) Fiscal Year 2015-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is available for review. The TIP will be available for review and comment from April 1, 2015 to May 15, 2015. A copy of the TIP is available during normal business hours at 1075 S. Idaho Road, Apache Junction, Arizona, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM or can be downloaded from the CAG website (www.cagaz.org). If you have any comments or questions please contact Andy Smith at 480-4749300 or by email at asmith@cagaz.org. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, this notice also serves to inform interested parties that maximum reasonable accommodation for physical and information access to and regarding the proposed project will be provided to person(s) with special needs.

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LEGAL NOTICES the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on JUNE 10, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: PARCEL NO. 1 Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, BLOCK 9, INSPIRATION TOWNSITE, according to Map No. 39, Records of Gila County Arizona. PARCEL NO. 2 That part of the alley as shown on plat of INSPIRATION TOWNSITE, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 39, as abandoned in Resolution No. 65-4-1, recorded April 6, 1965, in Docket 175, Page 560, more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land 10.00 feet in width and 180.00 feet in length adjacent to the North end of Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 9, being half the width of the alley as set forth in said plat. Purported Property Address: 4454 E. GLOBE AVENUE 4450 4458, CLAYPOOL, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 206-06-122. Original Principal Balance: $98,900.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: DONNIE R. SHIPMAN and VALARIE A. SHIPMAN, 25743 W. ST. JAMES AVE., BUCKEYE, AZ 85326. Original/Current Trustor: CARRI D. ANZINGER and MICHAELA A. DILLON, P.O. BOX 1885, CLAYPOOL, AZ 85532. Said Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $84,769.27 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: JANUARY 13, 2015. 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 Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on March 9, 2015, 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. 15755: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE File ID. #15-40293 Stiller Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $195,000.00 executed by Donald D Stiller and Shirley R Stiller, husband andwife, as community property with right of survivorship, 4947 Fuller Road Strawberry, AZ 85544 , dated April 20, 2011 and recorded May 2, 2011, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2011-005071 of

LEGAL NOTICES Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on June 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Tract D, of STRAWBERRY RANCH FIVE, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 318. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 4947 Fuller Road Strawberry, AZ 85544. Tax Parcel No.: 301-08-142 4. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Care of/Servicer: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc 3476 Stateview Boulevard, MAC #X7801-014 Fort Mill, SC 29715; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 03/27/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 03/27/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4520216 04/24/2015, 05/01/2015, 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015

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FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

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15761: 5/8, 5/12, 5/15/2015; Amendment for Item 2 of Arizona Articles of Incorporation for Nonprofit Corporation for PVFD SPARKS AUXILIARY, INC. Character of Affairs PVFD Sparks Auxiliary is a non-profit corporation and shall be operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code. PVFD Sparks Auxiliaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole purpose is to support the building, equipment, and other needs of the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD). The PVFD Sparks Auxiliary is not permitted to support or fund any organization other that the PVFD. Distribution Upon Dissolution Upon termination or dissolution of the PVFD Sparks Auxiliary, any assets lawfully available for distribution shall be distributed first to the PVFD which is organized as an Arizona Fire District and as such is a political subdivision of the State of Arizona. If the PVFD is not in existence the distribution will be to one (1) or more qualifying organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the 1986 Internal Revenue Code (or described in any corresponding provision of any successor statute) which organization or organizations have a charitable purpose which, at least generally, includes a purpose similar to the PVFD Sparks Auxiliary. The organization to receive the assets of the PVFD Sparks Auxiliary hereunder shall be selected at the discretion of a majority of the managing body of the corporation. If its members cannot so agree, then the assets shall be provided to the Treasurer of the State of Arizona to be added to the general fund. 15763: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE File ID. #15-40312 Mounce Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $135,845.00 executed by James A Mounce, An unmarried Man;, 281 E Green Ave Globe, AZ 85501 , dated January 25, 2012 and recorded January 30, 2012, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2012-001024 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on July 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Being a portion of Lot 15, APACHE VIEW, according to Map No. 177, records of Gila County, Arizona, Described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Lot 15 and running

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South 200.27 feet; Thence West, 125.00 feet, Thence North, 200.24 feet; Thence East, 125.00 Feet to the Point of Beginning. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 281 E Green Ave Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 203-12-015B 3. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Care of/Servicer: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. One Home Campus Des Moines, IA 50328; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 04/08/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 04/08/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property.A-4521431 05/01/2015, 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015

you without your input, you must file an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? or a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? take, or send, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons. 3. If this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summonsâ&#x20AC;? and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server of the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summonsâ&#x20AC;? and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server or 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 or 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 purposed 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 r e a sonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least five (5) days before your scheduled court date. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE COURT 3/20/15 ANITA ESCOBEDO Clerk of the Superior Court By /s/ Megan A. Miller, Deputy Clerk

15767: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY Name of Petitioner: Idalia Sanchez. Name of Respondent: Enrique Sanchez CASE NUMBER: DO 201500091 SUMMONS 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: Enrique Sanchez. 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summons.â&#x20AC;? 2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against

15768: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2015 Notice of Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale Recorded on: 3/25/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-663512-BF Order No. : 150068904-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/25/2012 and recorded 10/25/2012 as Instrument 2012-013361 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 6/29/2015 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT

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130, TRAILWOOD UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 652, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 304 N MOGOLLON TRL, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 304-53-026 Original Principal Balance: $200,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, NA C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): ROBERT EMMONS UNMARRIED MAN 1381 STEVENS LAKE ROAD, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 714-573-1965 Login to: w w w. p r i o r i t y p o s t i n g . c o m AZ-15-663512-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. Â§33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agent, or the Beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations . If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-663512-BF Dated: 3/24/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Andrew Basom, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 3/24/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Andrew Basom, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the

laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0081715 5/1/2015 5/8/2015 5/15/2015 5/22/2015 15770: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE File ID. #15-00994 Green Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $140,737.00 executed by Sharon D Green, and Charles A Green, wife and husband as community property with right of survivorship, add legal description , dated March 10, 2009 and recorded March 18, 2009, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2009-003329 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on July 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: PARCEL NO. 1 Parcel E. of Record of Survey, recorded as Survey Map No. 1572, being a portion of the South half of Section 23, Township 6 North, Range 10 East, of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona. PARCEL NO. 2 An easement for ingress, egress and utilities, as created in instrument recorded at Fee No. 1998-8846, records of Gila County, Arizona, described as follows: That certain 30 foot ingress, egress and utility easement set forth on Record of Survey, recorded as Survey Map No. 1561, being a portion of the South half of Section 23, Township 6 North, Range 10 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona; EXCEPT any portion lying within Parcel No. 1 Above. PARCEL NO. 3 An easement for ingress, egress and utilities as created in instrument recorded at Fee No. 1999-7183, records of Gila County, Arizona, described as follows: The South 15 feet of Parcel D, of Record of Survey recorded as Survey Map No. 1572, being a portion of the South half of Section 23, Township 6 North, Range 10 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona. VIN: AZFLX21A06178-SK12/AZFLX21 B06178-SL12 MAKE: FLEETWOOD HOMES OF ARIZONA INC YEAR: 1999 SIZE OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME: 56X26 â&#x20AC;&#x153;which by intention of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it The street address/location of the real property described above is purported

Town of Star Valley Summary Schedule of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures/Expenses Fiscal Year 2016 FUNDS

S c h

Fiscal Year

Special Revenue Fund

General Fund

Debt Service Fund

Capital Projects Fund

Permanent Fund

Enterprise Funds Available

Internal Service Funds

Total All Funds

2015

Adopted/Adjusted Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses*

4,339,113

775,590

639,815

5,754,518

2015

Actual Expenditures/Expenses**

1,453,881

370,550

223,104

2,047,535

2016

Fund Balance/Net Position at July 1***

2016

Primary Property Tax Levy

2016

Secondary Property Tax Levy

0 0 0

2016

Estimated Revenues Other than Property Taxes

1,895,233

617,944

459,839

2,973,016

2016

Other Financing Sources

2016

Other Financing (Uses)

2016

Interfund Transfers In

1,310

215,239

216,549

2016

Interfund Transfers (Out)

215,239

1,310

216,549

2016

Reduction for Amounts Not Available:

LESS:

Amounts for Future Debt Retirement:

0 0 0 0

2016

Total Financial Resources Available

2016

Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses

1,681,304

616,634

675,078

2,973,016

4,919,952

1,090,530

803,935

6,814,417

EXPENDITURE LIMITATION COMPARISON 1. Budgeted expenditures/expenses 2. Add/subtract: estimated net reconciling items 3. Budgeted expenditures/expenses adjusted for reconciling items 4. Less: estimated exclusions 5. Amount subject to the expenditure limitation 6. EEC expenditure limitation

2015 5,754,518

5,754,518 $ $

5,754,518

2016 6,814,417 6,814,417

$ $

6,814,417

The city/town does not levy property taxes and does not have special assessment districts for which property taxes are levied. Therefore, Schedule B has been omitted. * ** ***

Includes Expenditure/Expense Adjustments Approved in the current year from Schedule E. Includes actual amounts as of the date the proposed budget was prepared, adjusted for estimated activity for the remainder of the fiscal year. Amounts on this line represent Fund Balance/Net Position amounts except for amounts not in spendable form (e.g., prepaids and inventories) or legally or contractually required to be maintained intact (e.g., principal of a permanent fund).

SCHEDULE A

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Under Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (49 U.S.C. 5310) transportation program of the U.S. Department of Transportation-Federal Transit Administration the Central Arizona Governments (CAG) is requesting comment on the CAG Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan. This provides notice that Central Arizona Governments (CAG) is accepting comments from residents and interested parties within Gila and Pinal counties (cities, towns, tribal communities). This grant program provides coordination assistance to eligible organizations that provide vehicles to transport seniors and disabled persons. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, this notice also serves to inform interested parties that maximum reasonable accommodation for physical and information access to and regarding the proposed project will be provided to person(s) with special needs. Transportation service providers in your area may be applicants for the Section 5310 grant program, and may include, but are not limited to, the following applicants: CAG, Central Arizona Council on Developmental Disabilities, Coolidge Cotton Express, Cobre Valley Transit, GEST, Globe Active Adult Center, Horizon Human Services, Pinal Hispanic Council, East Valley Adult Resources, Mountain Health and Wellness, On the Go Express, Payson Multi-Purpose Senior Center, Pinal County, PPEP/Encompass, Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens, San Carlos Apache Nnee Bichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; o Nii Services, Town of Hayden, Town of Kearny, and City of Maricopa. Anyone wishing to review and comment on submitted CAG Human Services Coordinated Plan should do so by June 30, 2015, to CAG, located at 1075 S. Idaho Road, Suite 300, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. The CAG Human Services Coordinated Plan can be viewed on the CAG website: http://www.cagaz.org/ For further information, contact Angela Gotto, CAG 1075 S. Idaho Road, Suite 300, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, or call at (480) 474-9300, or toll free at (800) 782-1445, or by e-mail at agotto@cagaz.org.

LEGAL NOTICES to be: 199 E Cactus Flats Tonto Basin, AZ 85553. Tax Parcel No.: 201-08-040R 1. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Bank of America, N.A.; Care of/Servicer: Bank of America/Fidelity Bank of America, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley, CA 93063; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 04/10/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 04/10/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4522299 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015, 05/29/ 15772: 5/1, 5/5, 5/8/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: LABOR ONLY LLC File No. L-1971627-8 II. The address of the known place of business is: 6203 w. South Rd., Pine, AZ; PO Box 727, Pine, AZ 85544. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Shawn Alberts; 6203 w. South Rd., Pine, AZ; PO Box 727, Pine, AZ 85544. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Shawn Alberts; 6203 w. South Rd., Pine, AZ; PO Box 727, Pine, AZ 85544. 15774: 5/1, 5/5, 5/8/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: HERITAGE 8136, LLC File No. L-1998933-9 II. The address of the known place of business is: 754 E. Sycamore Lane, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Janine Durham, 754 E. Sycamore Lane, Payson, AZ 85541. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Janine Durham, (x) member, 754 E. Sycamore Lane, Payson, AZ 85541; Jonathan Janas, (x) member, 754 E. Sycamore Lane, Payson, AZ 85541. 15775: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2015 TS No. AZ09000037-15-1 APN 206-20-002 TO No. 8532739 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated October 8, 2008 and recorded on October 8, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-013243 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on July 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 713 W RAILROAD AVE, MIAMI, AZ 85539 PARCEL NO. 1 THE SURFACE AND GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 2, BLOCK A, GLASS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 40, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. PARCEL NO. 2 THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 40 FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THAT CER-

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LEGAL NOTICES TAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF THE MYRTLE LODE MINING CLAIM, PATENTED MINERAL SURVEY NO. 2583, GILA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2 OF BLOCK A OF SAID GLASS ADDITION, THENCE SOUTH 53° 42` WEST A DISTANCE OF 5 FEET, THENCE NORTH 36° 18` WEST A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE ARIZONA EASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINES OF THE ARIZONA EASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 5 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2: THENCE SOUTH 36° 18` A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. APN: 206-20-002 Original Principal Balance $41,310.00 Name and Address of original Trustor CURTIS E WILLIAMS JR., AN UNMARRIED PERSON 713 W RAILROAD AVE, MIAMI, AZ 85539 Name and Address of the Beneficiary BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. c/o Bank of America Home Loans 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no

LEGAL NOTICES 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: March 25, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965. Order No. AZ15-000324-1, Pub Dates 05/01/2015, 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015 15778: 5/8, 5/15/2015 BEFORE THE DIRECTOR OF THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES In the Matter of: Pine-Strawberry Fire District Applicant Case No.: 2015-EMS-T52-DHS (EMS 3998) NOTICE OF INTENT TO WAIVE HEARING TO ADJUST RATES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO an application filed on September 29, 2014, the Pine-Strawberry Fire District (“Applicant”), requests an adjustment (increase) to various current approved rates and charges in accordance with Arizona Administrative Code (“A.A.C.”) R9-25-1102. PURSUANT TO Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) §§ 36-2232(A)(1) and 36-2234(C) the Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (“Director”) may adjust rates and charges and waive the hearing required by A.R.S. § 26-2334(A) for such action. THE DIRECTOR GIVES NOTICE that unless a written request for hearing regarding this application is received by the Clerk of the Department, Office of Administrative Counsel and Rules, Arizona Department of Health Services, 1740 West Adams, Room 203, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, by 5:00 p.m. May 22, 2015, the Director may allow the requested rates and charges adjustment based upon the following information and other evidence currently on file: 1. The Applicant holds a current Renewal Certificate of Necessity No. 81, which expires on Feb-

LEGAL NOTICES ruary 28, 2017. 2. The Applicant’s current approved rates and charges became effective on November 27, 2013. 3. The current approved rates and charges which have not been amended since the above date are as follows: a. ALS Base Rate $941.16 b. BLS Base Rate $941.16 c. Mileage Charge (Patient Loaded Miles) $16.15 d. Standby/Waiting Charge (Per Hour, After 15 Minutes To Load and/or Unload) $235.27 e. Subscription Rate $0.00 f. Disposable Medical Supplies No Charges Allowed 4. An application to amend its current rates and charges was initially filed by the Applicant on September 29, 2014 and additional information was submitted on January 15, 2015, February 25, 2015, March 11, 2015, and April 29, 2015. 5. The following are the rates and charges analyzed and agreed to by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System (“BEMSTS”) as being reasonable for the Applicant: a. ALS Base Rate $1,296.07 b. BLS Base Rate $1,296.07 c. Mileage Charge (Patient Loaded Miles) $16.15 d. Standby/Waiting Charge (Per Hour, After 15 Minutes Free Time to Load and/or Unload) $324.02 e. Subscription Rate $0.00 f. Disposable Medical Supplies Separate charges apply 6. The Applicant’s justification for the proposed rates and rate increase, as described in its application filed with the BEMSTS on September 29, 2014 is as follows: “Narrow the current ambulance service operating loss. Mitigate to the extent possible the fire district property tax subsidy currently required to operate the ambulance service.” 7. Details of the Applicant’s request for a general rate adjustment are open to the public and are contained in its application on file with the Clerk of the Department, Office of Administrative Counsel and Rules, Arizona Department of Health Services, 1740 West Adams, Room 203, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Dated this 30th day of April, 2015. /s/ Robert Lane,

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES Robert Lane Director’s Designee 15779: 5/8, 5/12, 5/15/2015 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF MHA FOUNDATION File No. 1995647-5 The undersigned, acting as incorporators of a nonprofit corporation under the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act (“ANCA”), Arizona Revised Statutes Sections 10-3101 through 10-11702, hereby adopts the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation: ARTICLE I: The name of the corporation is “MHA Foundation.” The Foundation shall hereafter be referred to as the “Foundation”. ARTICLE II: The Foundation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of I.R.C. § 501 (c)(3). These purposes shall include, but are not limited to, promoting rural healthcare and education for members of the Rim Country communities through programs, activities, grants and scholarships. The Foundation may carry out its purposes directly or by making gifts, grants or other payments to qualified organizations. In these Articles, the term “I.R.C.” means the Internal Revenue Code and references to provisions thereof are to such provisions as they are from time to time amended and to corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law. ARTICLE iii: Section 1. No dividends, liquidation dividends, or distributions shall be declared or paid by the Foundation to any private individual or officer or director of the Foundation. Section 2. No part of the activities of the Foundation shall consist of carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, unless such activity is permitted without jeopardizing the Foundation’s exemption under I.R.C. § 501(c)(3). The Foundation shall neither participate in, nor intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, including the publishing or distribution of any statements. Section 3. No part of the net earnings or net income of the Foundation shall inure to the benefit of any private individual or officer or director of the Foundation; provided, however, that such a person may receive reasonable compensation for personal services rendered, or reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred, which are necessary to carrying out the exempt purposes of the Foundation. Section 4. Notwith-

LEGAL NOTICES standing any other provision of these Articles of Incorporation, the Foundation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a Foundation exempt from federal income tax under I.R.C. § 501(c)(3) or by a Foundation contributions to which are deductible under I.R.C. Section 170(c)(2). Section 5. The income of the Foundation shall be distributed at such time and in such manner as not to subject it to tax under I.R.C. § 4942 and the Foundation shall not engage in any act of self-dealing, or retain any excess business holdings, or make any taxable expenditures as defined in I.R.C. §4941(d), 4942(c) and 4945(d), respectively, or make any investments in such manner as to subject to tax under I.R.C.§ 4944; or make any indemnification which would give rise to a penalty excise tax under I.R.C. Chapter 42. ARTICLE IV: This Foundation shall have no members. ARTICLE V: Section 1. The affairs of the Foundation shall be managed by its Board of Directors, which shall consist of such number of persons as shall be fixed by the Bylaws from time to time, but shall not be less than the number of directors required by the ANCA. The terms of office, qualifications and method of election of the directors shall be as specified in the Bylaws. Section 2. The number of directors constituting the initial Board of Directors shall be eight (8). The names and address of the initial directors are: Kenny Evans, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Gary Cordell, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Richard Johnson, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Richard Stockwell, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541; John Naughton, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Paul Bates, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Dr. Alan Michels, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Su Connell, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, Arizona 85541. ARTICLES VI: The names and address of the incorporators are: Kenny Evans, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Richard Johnson, 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541. ARTICLE VII: These Articles of Incorporation may be amended by the directors of the Foundation by vote of a seventy-five percent super-majority (75%) of the Board, provided that no amendment shall substantially change the original purposes of the Foundation. ARTICLE VIII: In the event of the dissolution of the Foundation, the Board of Directors shall, after pay-

LEGAL NOTICES ing or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the Foundation, distribute all of the assets of the Foundation exclusively to one or more organizations then described in I.R.C. § 170(c)(2), 502(c)(3), 2055(a)(2) and 2522(a)(2) having purposes substantially similar to those of the Foundation (except that no private foundation as defined by I.R.C. Section 509(a) shall be a recipient) or to one or more units or agencies of federal, state or local government to be used exclusively for public purposes, as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any of such assets not so distributed shall be distributed to one or more of such organizations as determined by the Superior Court of the county in which the principal office of the Foundation is then located. ARTICLE IX: The mailing and street address of the principal office is 308 East Aero Drive Payson, Arizona 85541. The mailing and street address of the registered office is 849 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85003 and the registered agent at such address is CLG Services LLC. ARTICLE X: To the fullest extent permitted by the ANCA as the same exist or may be hereafter amended, no director of the Foundation shall be liable to the Foundation for monetary damages for any action taken or any failure to take any action as a director. No repeal, amendment or modification of this article, whether direct or indirect, shall eliminate or reduce its effect with respect to any act or failure to take any action as a director. No repeal, amendment or modification of this article, whether direct or indirect, shall eliminate or reduce its effect with respect to any act or failure to act of a director of the Foundation occurring prior to such repeal, amendment or modification. ARTICLE XI: The Foundation shall, to the fullest extent permitted or required by Sections 10-3850 to 10-3858, inclusive, of the ANCA, including any amendments thereto (but in the case of any such amendment, only to the extent such amendment permits or requires the Foundation to provide broader indemnification rights than prior to such amendment), indemnify its current and former Directors, Officers, and agents against any and all Liabilities, and advance any and all reasonable Expenses, incurred thereby in any Proceeding to which any Director or Officer is a Party because such Director or Officer is a Director or Officer of the Foundation; provided, however, that the Foundation’s obliga-

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tion of indemnification shall be conditioned upon its receipt of prompt written notice of the threat or filing of an action, sit or proceeding as to which rights of indemnification are sought. The Foundation may indemnify its employees and authorized agents, acting within the scope of their duties as such, to the same extent as Directors or Officers hereunder. The rights to indemnification granted hereunder shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to indemnification against Liabilities or the advancement of Expenses which such Director or Officer may be entitled under any written agreement, board resolution, the ANCA or otherwise. All capitalized terms used in this section and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10-3850 of the ANCA. DATED: March 30, 2015. INCORPORATORS: /s/ Kenny Evans, Kenny Evans; /s/ Richard Johnson, Richard Johnson CONSENT OF STATUTORY AGENT OF MHA FOUNDATION: The undersigned, having been named in the Articles of Incorporation of MHA Foundation as its agent for service of process for the State of Arizona, hereby confirms that it has been notified of the appointment and that it accepts the appointment. DATED: April 1, 2015. CLG Services LLC /s/ Ellis M. Carter, By: Ellis M. Carter, Its: Manager 15780: 5/8, 5/12, 5/15/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: RIM COUNTRY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, LLC File No. L-1983083-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 308 E. Aero Drive, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: CLG Services, LLC, 849 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003. IV. Duration: The limited liability company is perpetual. V. Management: Management of this limited liability company is vested in a Board of Managers. The initial names and address of the members of the Board of Managers are: Richard B. Johnson, 308 E. Aero drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Gary Cordell, 308 E. Aero drive, Payson, AZ 85541; Janet Vidnovic, 308 E. Aero drive, Payson, AZ 85541; JB Bancroft,

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YARD SALE GUIDE Weekend of May 8-10 1. NARFE Fundraiser, Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 from 8am to 4pm; 1103 S. Sierra Ancha Lane. Heirloom vegetable plants, herbs, cactus, iris, flowers and houseplants. Quilt fabric, books, rice cooker, houswewares, electric broom. 2. 3993 Pine Ranch Circle (Pine off Randall Rd) Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 from 7am to 2pm: HUGE BARN YARD SALE IN PINE: Recently Returned Telluride CO with a Rider Truck full of Antiques, Tools, Guns, Furniture, Collectibles and Quality Men’s Clothing; with Lots of Nice Stuff Priced Right!

3. 184 W. Old Town Court, Fri & Sat. May 8 & 9 from i8am to 2pm: Lots of Stuff, Jewelry, Books, Dishes, Furniture, Baby Items, Cloths, 2 Freezers, Electronics, Excersize Machine, Fraft Items, Sewing Items and Much More! (Beaver Valley, Houston Mesa Road 5.5 miles to Beaver Valley Estates, Pass Mail Boxes and Pass the Fire Department over the creek and first Right on Old Town Court.) 4. Rim Country Optimist Garage Sale: 1112 S. Deer Born Drive, Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 Starting at 8am 5. Two Home Moving Sale: 407 & 409 E. Timber Dr., Payson Fri., Sat. & Sun. May 8, 9, & 10 from 8am to 2pm: New RV Brown Water Holding Tank, Tools, Garden Tools, Household Items, Refrigerator, TV, Grandfather Clock, Dining Room Table w/Chairs, Oak Dresser w/Mirror, Chests of Drawers, Vacuum, Motorcycle Travel Trailer, Hide-a-Bed Sofa, Desk, Futon, Occasional Chair, Hutch, Storage Units, End Tables, Bookshelves, File Cabinets, Cookware, Dishes, Men’s Clothing. 928-679-6953 or 928-468-1034

6. 1111 W. Crestview Dr. Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 from 8am to ?: Multi-Family Yard Sale: Lots of Stuff! (Located in Payson West, Drive west on Longhorn to the End and turn Right then second street turn Left)

7. 301 E. Pine St. Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 starting at 8am to 3pm: Records, Partylite Candle Collectibles, Household items and Misc! 8. 1003 S. Ponderosa St. Sat. May 9 Only from 8am to 1pm: Rustic Oversized Entertainment Armoire, Glider Rocker, Dressers, Chain Saws, TVs, Cruches, Walker, Toys, Movies, Surround Sound Speakers and More! 9. 1209 W. Remuda Way, Sat. May 9 from 7am to 5pm: TWO FAMILY MOVING SALE: Lots of Furniture, Queen Beds, Tools, Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Freezers and So Much More!

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Payson Roundup SPORTS Friday, May 8, 2015

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Young baseball team faces rough lineup in state tournament From page 1B that certainly showed in the

opening round. The Chino Valley win left third-year Payson head coach

Div. 3 Section 5 Final standings Winslow Payson Snowflake Round Valley Blue Ridge Show Low Holbrook Globe Alchesay

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Brian Young with a 4-2 record in three appearances in the state tournament. He said the firstround triumph gives his players a world of confidence. “I think it tells all our young guys that they belong in the state tournament,” he said. “(Juniors) Ruben (Estrada), Taran (Sarnowski) and Carl (Adcock) and the seniors, they probably already knew that. But you look at (sophomores) Jake (Beeler) and Ryan (Ricke) and Hunter (Paul) and some of those guys

and now they know that they belong here, too. And when you get everybody believing down here in a great atmosphere, it’s a lot of fun.” Young said Scottsdale Christian could be in for a surprise if they think the Longhorns still resemble the team they beat up on in Fountain Hills. “They haven’t seen us, what we currently are,” Young said. “They saw what we started at and (we’re) totally different now. We’re excited because we’re

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Boys track tourney From page 1B forward to seeing what he will do at state.” Senior Bowen Sweeney qualified in the high jump, 100 and 4x100. “Bowen has been through a lot this year. A knee injury cut his football season short. Then he was in the bus accident and received two layers of stitches in his knee. He came back and not only helped us in the 4x100, he qualified for individual events.” Although he’s a first-year member of the team, senior Spencer Herrera qualified in the 800, 400, 4x400 and 4x800. However, he won’t run in the 400 so he can be fresh for the 800, in which he is ranked No. 7. “Although he has little experience on the track, he is all heart in everything he does,” Ball said. “His has a shot at top four in the 800. And he plays a vital role in the two relays.” Senior Matt Davis keys both the 4x400 and 4x800 after running in both in last year’s state meet. “Matt is the glue that holds together a couple of relays,” Ball said. “He has shown a lot of improvement, which has made us believe that we have a shot to be on the podium in both relays.” Senior Ryland Wala gets a chance to run in the 4x800 in the state meet for the first time in his four years on the team. “I’m very excited Ryland has stuck to track the past four years, and that he has had a great season,” Ball said. “It will be awesome to see him run at a state championship for the first time.” Junior Chaz Davis qualified in the 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x400. “Somewhere along the way Chaz has gone from being a typical multisport athlete that does track to help his speed for football and basketball, to being a pretty darn good track athlete,” Ball said. “Last year, Chaz only qualified with two relay teams, but this

year Chaz qualified in the 100 and 200, along with the relays. “He just keeps getting better. He is a great competitor.” Junior Gerardo Moceri qualified in the 1600, 3200 and 4x800. Ball said he has a shot at the school record of 9:47 in the 3200 before he’s finished next year. “Gerardo is ready to have a great state meet,” Ball said. “His current PRs are 4:37 in the 1600 and 10:09 in the 3200. He runs so well against good competition that it will be exciting to see what he does.” Sophomore Korben White qualified in the shot put and discus. Ball said, “Last year he showed signs of some big throws in practice, but this year he has had some pretty big throws in meets. To only be a sophomore and throw the disc 131 feet is pretty impressive. What’s even more impressive is that recently he has beaten a number of throwers that rank ahead of him in state.” Sophomore Frankie Apodaca also qualified in both throwing events. “Our two young throwers have been a bright spot this season,” Ball said. “They are very competitive with each other, yet help each other out immensely. Frankie has had a very solid season. His work ethic is incredible. If he keeps improving he will be a dominant thrower.” Sophomore Blythe Smith will run in the 4x100. “We needed someone to step up for our 4x100 and Blythe has been that guy. He was put into a difficult spot as we had all four returners from a relay that was on the podium last year, but Blythe has risen to the occasion.” Freshman Christian Mann will be at the meet, serving as the alternate for the relays. “Christian has had an excellent season,” Ball said. “He will be a great option to turn to if we need an alternate.”

Girls track tournament From page 1B helped us run a 4:26 at the Snowflake Last Chance Meet (on April 29).” And she almost qualified for state in the 1600, running a 5:47 at the Winslow Invitational on April 24 that was less than 8/10ths of a second off the qualifying time. Anna Schouten and Taryn North

Junior Anna Schouten qualified on the 4x800 and junior Taryn North in the 4x400. “Anna has tremendous work ethic,” Ball said. “She has worked so hard. Last year she had one shot to help us qualify for state in the 4x800 and came through for us. This year, she ran the 4x800 regularly for us, and took her 800 time down by eight seconds to 2:42. I’m very proud of Anna.” North is a first-year team member. “She put in quite a bit of work in the offseason with coach (Carlos) Lopez,” Ball said. “We knew Taryn was a very strong

athlete and she became one of our better sprinters, but we kept pushing her to run the 400. When she bought into the 400, our relay team took off.” She also almost qualified in the high jump. “She only jumped the last two meets of the season, and just missed out qualifying for the state meet by knocking the bar off with her heel,” Ball said. “I’m glad Taryn came out this season. Just as I thought she would, she made an immediate impact.” Maizy Hall

Senior Maizy Hall is an alternate for both relays in her first state meet. “The coaching staff selected Maizy to be our relay alternate this season,” Ball said. “She is probably the most improved athlete on our team from last season to this season. She was very close to qualifying in the high jump and made a push at our 4x400 relay team late in the season.”

Young said after the Chino Valley win. “So they’re no strangers to some pressure here.” And they’re ready for more. If the Longhorns stun a Scottsdale Christian team coached by former California Angels great Tim Salmon, they’ll move on to the quarterfinals at 11 a.m. Saturday against either No. 5 Bisbee or No. 12 Wickenburg. The semifinals are at 4 and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15 and the championship game is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.

Longhorns finished season No. 2 in section Payson’s baseball team closed the regular season with a 14-0 five-inning win at Globe on Wednesday to finish second in the Division 3 Section 5 standings. The Longhorns finished 6-2 in section play, losing to Winslow 13-12 and Show Low 15-13. Winslow won the section with a 7-1 record. The Bulldogs lost 7-5 at Eagar Round Valley

Ruben Estrada watches his fly ball against Chino Valley in the opening round of the Division 3 baseball state tournament on Saturday. The No. 20 Longhorns upset the No. 13 Cougars and will look to keep shocking opponents when they take on No. 4 Scottsdale Christian at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Surprise Baseball Complex.

hoping they’ll just kind of take us lightly.” Along with seniors Hunter Lane and Logan Morgan, the Longhorns have plenty of leadership from Estrada, Sarnowski and Adcock, who are in their third varsity campaigns and have enjoyed postseason success, including helping the 2013 team reach the semifinals. “This was Ruben’s sixth playoff game in three years and Taran’s fifth and Carl has been on the team for three years,”

on April 28 before closing with a 6-3 home win over Snowflake on April 29. PHS entered the D3 state tournament with a 13-15 record before upsetting Chino Valley. Ruben Estrada had two doubles and five RBI to lead an 11-hit attack against Globe. Taran Sarnowski reached four times on two hits, including a home run, and two walks and

drove in three. Logan Morgan added two hits and two RBI and Hunter Paul two hits and three of the Longhorns’ 11 stolen bases. Paul scattered four hits over the first four innings for the win, striking out seven. Ryan Ricke struck out two in a hitless fifth. Payson didn’t walk a batter or commit an error.