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Never mind the recent rains — forest conditions now bear a dismaying resemblance to the fire seasons that included the massive Wallow and the Rodeo-Chediski fires, according to Payson Ranger District fuels specialist William Dudley.

“The grass fuels are like they were in 2005 for the Wallow Fire (and) the condition of the trees are set up like the 2002 RodeoChediski Fire,” said Dudley.

The only saving grace? The cooler, wetter temperatures in May.

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A car accident last week spurred a massive drug investigation and seven arrests.

It all started around 11:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 3 when neighbors in the 1700 block of North McLane Road heard a vehicle racing down the street, tires squealing, followed by a loud a crash as the vehicle sped into a ditch and struck a tree.

A woman lay on the ground outside behind the vehicle and a man lay in the dirt next to it. The driver, David Ryan Meredith, 37, had fled the scene just moments earlier.

The search for the driver led officers to a drug-filled trailer.

Strangely enough, inside they also found the backpack of a man who last week died of a heroin overdose.

But don’t relax. Dudley said as soon as that weather changes and the winds return, our advantage ends.

“All wind does is suck (the moisture) out,” he said. “It only takes three days for the fuels to dry out.”

This year, unlike last year, the warm, wet winter encouraged grass to grow. Dudley said without snowpack to tamp down the grass, it simply continued to grow.

“We only had one snow storm for the year,” he said. “Usually, the snowpack helps to control the grass.”

• See Fire season, page 2A

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Longhorns softball pitcher Arissa Paulson shows her dejection and the deep pain in her pitching arm as she sits in the dugout during Payson’s heartbreaking 6-3 championship loss to Empire in Tempe on Monday night. of the season. Empire is only the second team to even score as many as four runs against the Longhorns, who won five more games than any team in school history, finishing 34-2.

Last year’s Payson team went 29-9 and became the only other Payson squad to reach the final game. So this year’s team ranks as the best in school history. Still, the championship eluded them once again. The Longhorns lost in the semifinals in 2012 and 2013 and

now in the final the last two years.

Payson head coach Curtis Johnson said his team faced an uphill battle with so many injuries up against an opponent like Empire.

“You just tip your hat to them,” he said.

“Empire was the better team tonight. I would love to play them two or three times with us healthy and I’m sure we could win most of those games. But, hey, it is what it is in a See Best team ever, page 10A

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TEMPE – She’s flesh and blood after all.

Most of it heart.

Arissa Paulson may seem like a robot at times, mowing down batters and blasting softballs over outfield fences.

But a robot she isn’t, because robots don’t have heart.

Paulson proved that even in defeat last night as a battered and bruised Longhorn dream team fell 6-3 to its nemesis, Empire, in the game for the state championship. Playing with an injured shoulder, Paulson gutted out every pitch — and even crippled the Longhorns would have won but for one disastrous inning.

Of course, Paulson had already proved she could will away the pain on every pitch she threw and every agonizing swing of the bat she took in Payson’s thrilling comeback victory over defending champion Winslow in Saturday’s Division 3 state semifinal game (see story in today’s sports section).

Most players would have never tried to play with so much pain. But she wiped away pain-induced tears and pitched the whole game. She also blasted a pair of home runs to lift the Longhorns to victory.

But on Monday, the flesh proved weaker than the spirit. The Longhorns faced a talented Tucson Empire team in their quest to claim the first championship in program history.

Empire had inflicted Payson’s only loss all season. Once again on Monday, the Ravens proved too much for a banged-up Payson team in the title game at Arizona State University’s Farrington Stadium.

Empire scored more runs Monday on Payson than any other team this season, evidence of Paulson’s injury. The Payson team entered the title game having 29 consecutive wins since falling to Empire in the sixth game

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Searching for Meredith, officers first went to the home of his fiancee, Jammie Dawn White.

Inside, they found another woman passed out drunk, said White.

Meredith, they learned, had called shortly after the accident. He said he had wrecked the car and feared a return to prison.

At the hospital, the 18-year-old woman who paramedics found passed out on the ground told officers she was getting a ride to a friend’s house from Meredith

when he started speeding. She asked him to stop several times because he was drunk, but he continued. He then took a corner too fast, crashing. Meredith told her to run and then left the scene himself.

Before the wreck, the 18-yearold said her boyfriend, Levi William Camp, had injected her with drugs at least twice in the arm. Camp had picked up the teen in Phoenix on May 2 without her guardian’s permission,

although she has learning and developmental disabilities.

Camp reportedly had heroin with him, she said. They drove to a trailer in the 1300 block of North Beeline Highway where they met up with several other people the teen did not know.

Several people were smoking from bongs, but the teen told Camp she did not want to use drugs, according to Det. Michael Hansen’s report.

See Police make, page 2A

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A 29-year-old man survived a heroin overdose last week, but now both he and his wife face drug charges.

Anthony J. Mauceli is at least the second person to overdose on heroin in recent weeks. On April 29, Nicholas Whittington, 23, died at an apartment complex on Main Street after using heroin with his brother and several others.

On Wednesday, Anthony was staying with his wife, Anne Dardelle Maudeli, 21, at her mother’s home in the 200 block of North Kodz.

Around 4 a.m., Anne noticed

Anthony twitching in bed, making weird breathing sounds and then falling out of bed.

Last week, the same thing happened to Whittington, but in his case his family and friends were asleep and didn’t realize he’d passed out so he had died by the time police arrived. This time, Mauceli’s wife called police, who found Anthony just barely alive.

Payson Officer Mike McAnerny found Anthony pale, unresponsive and with no pulse.

The officer immediately started CPR chest compressions and continued them for several minutes until paramedics arrived —

• See Police officer, page 8A

Show Payson pride Valley TV show filming Friday

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Come out and show your Payson pride Friday as a Valley television station hosts a special broadcast from Green Valley Park.

Fox channel 10’s morning anchors Rick D’Amico, Andrea Robinson, Cory McCloskey and Kristin Anderson will be in Payson May 15 for a Zip Trip, which highlights different zip codes around the state each week.

Residents are invited to come out and join the fun from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Cameron Davis, tourism direc-

tor, said they want to emphasize everything that makes Payson a “Cool Mountain Town,” including the best places to hike, fish, camp and go horseback riding.

Segments throughout the morning will highlight the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Tonto Apache Tribe ceremonial dancers, rodeo queens and even a special appearance by the Mogollon Monster. There will be live music, food and the Fox 10 prize wheel.

Davis said the station approached the town about hosting a Zip Trip and for the last two months, town staff has worked on

• See TV, page 2A

Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo coming right at you!

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Outlook: Sunny tomorrow and Thursday with highs is the low 70s, lows in the mid 40s. Chance for rain by Thursday eve and into Friday. Details, 9A

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Payson’s Spring Rodeo starts Thursday at 7 p.m. and ends Saturday. The event attracts top bull riders. volume 26, no. 38

Old times and long-standing traditions are the cornerstone of the annual Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo this weekend, Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16.

The one-time, Old Timers Rodeo now ranks as a fully sanctioned PRCA event featuring some of the top cowboys and cowgirls in the country.

Gates at the Payson Event Center open at 5 p.m. for the 7 p.m. programs, Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16. Thursday night features include the always-entertaining mutton bustin’ for the littlest cowboys and cowgirls; steer riding for the older youngsters; and the contests of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, including barrel racing and team roping.

Payson has a long tradition of rodeo. Much has changed over the years in rodeo, from ranch hands riding local stock to vie for top-dog bragging rights and show off

• See Spring Rodeo, page 2A

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Team roping is the only team event in rodeo. Like other rodeo events, team roping grew out of the ranch chores of the past. Two cowboys (known as the header and the heeler) work together to rope the horns and the back feet of a steer. The team that finishes the fastest wins. If they only catch one back leg, they receive a 5-second penalty on their time and if they break the barrier strip they are penalized 10 seconds.

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Steer wrestling (aka bulldogging) is the quickest of the rodeo events. It requires strength, speed and timing. It is a timed event and cowboys compete against each other and the clock. The amount of time it takes to complete could be as fast as just 4 seconds.

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From page 1A The snow and colder weather also controls the bark beetle.

He said because April was so dry, the trees dropped sap to protect themselves from the insects.

“They are dripping out because the bark beetle is usually boring into the tree,” he said.

Until the May rains came, the fire crews had grave concerns because that sap serves as lighter fluid for fires.

Add to that the abundance of grass and it looked bad.

Dudley said the Forest Service identifies fuels by how quickly they will burn — in the same way people starting a campfire start with kindling to start the logs burning.

Grass catches first and then lights the small kindling twigs. Those twigs stay hot enough long enough to catch the larger logs, which then burn for hours.

“The one-hour fuel loading is our grass,” said Dudley. “Logs three inches or bigger are the one-hour fuels.”

The Forest Service measures drying in wood sizes up to 10-hour fuels, which are fullsized logs and trees.

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calf is released and the cowboy must ride his horse out of the box quickly, rope it, dismount, then sprint to the calf and lay it on its side, called flanking. With a pigging string, usually held in the cowboy’s teeth, he’ll tie up any three of the calf’s legs. The clock stops when the cowboy throws up his hands. If the calf struggles free within 6 seconds, the cowboy gets a “no time.” Tie-down roping is very competitive and takes an extremely trained horse, usually a quarter horse. A good rope horse can cost $75,000 or more, and many ropers use each other’s horses at different events.

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He said trees such as junipers and oaks are hard woods and so take much longer to start burning. Unfortunately, the ponderosa pines start much more easily.

Another problem with the ponderosa pines, they often have grass growing under them. By contrast, the junipers shade out the weeds.

“We call junipers weeds,” said Dudley, tongue in cheek.

The junipers drop berries and create too much shade for grass to grow.

Dudley said he and other firefighters glue themselves to the Southwest Coordination Center website (http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/) to stay on top of weather, fuel and all other fire conditions.

On its homepage, the SWCC website reports that already this year in the Southwest, 14,015 acres have burned in 512 fires.

Tragically, humans caused 482 of those fires and lightning only 30.

The site also lists information on operations, weather and outlooks for fuels, and has links to incident reports.

The SWCC website cautions that because it mostly provides information for active wildland firefighters, the information often appears very specialized.

Dudley gets his information on the dryness of the fuels on this site.

He explained that Payson falls in the CWZ (Central West Zone) of the 12 SWCC dispatch centers.

As of Monday, May 11, the fire danger remained “moderate” in the area around Payson, due to the dryness of the fuels. Last week during the rain, the danger dropped to “low.”

Dudley said the longer days dry out the fuels faster, even if a tenth of an inch falls on the forest.

Already, the burning index for Payson shows as 53. Last week, it was at 41.

Dudley said so long as the numbers look good and the cool, damp weather continues, the Tonto Forest will not go on fire restrictions. However, at some point he predicted the forest will have to ban fires and other risky activities.

“The week before Memorial Day we usually go into fire restrictions,” he said.

The National Weather Service predicts rain again by the weekend (May 15-16).

Those restrictions generally remain in place until the monsoons bring fresh relief in July or even August.

Police make slew of arrests in Payson From page 1A Camp then injected her with something “that would make her feel good,” which she described as a white powder mixed with water.

She then smoked a white crystal substance from a pipe.

In all, Camp allegedly injected her with drugs four times. She tested positive later for meth and cocaine.

Back at the trailer where the teen said she had gotten high, officers found “no less than” 15 baggies with a white powdery residue inside. They found several more of the baggies on Jon Millard.

In a pair of camouflage pants, they found two straws with burnt ends and used foil with black marks, consistent with heroin use, which reportedly belonged to Austin Warner Lee, 19, of Payson.

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In the bedroom, they found a backpack with a bag of meth, a digital scale and the driver’s license for Nicholas Whittington.

As it happens, Whittington died on April 29 from a heroin overdose at a Main Street apartment complex.

Detectives believe someone removed the backpack from the Main Street apartment in an “attempt to take any drugs and paraphernalia out of the home.”

Also in the trailer, officers found several bongs in a safe, a glass pipe with residue and several cell phones.

In the purse of Holly Maureen Turner, 34, police reportedly found two straws with burnt ends

From page 1A getting the event set up.

Davis said they decided to highlight new businesses Susie’s Q Barbecue, the Sweet Shoppe and Star Valley’s Pour House, as well as Granny’s Attic and the Carpenter’s Wife antique shops, the area’s mainstays.

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“It is great publicity,” he said. “For four and a half hours one of the largest news networks in the state will feature the town for free.”

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Police arrested Dillman on charges of drug paraphernalia and dangerous drug possession for drug items found around her bed and prescription drugs for which she could not produce a prescription; Turner was also arrested on the same charges, but for the straws in her purse and prescription drugs that she could not prove were written by a doctor for her.

Millard was arrested on charges of failure to pay a fine and drug paraphernalia possession after he reportedly admitted to using that weekend. Meredith was arrested on charges of failing to stop at an accident, endangerment and aggravated assault and Hansen is recommending Camp face charges for use of dangerous drugs and administering a dangerous drug to another.

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and residue. She had wrapped one of the straws in a poem she had written. However, Turner said she did not know how the drug paraphernalia got into her purse or in the poem.

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Millard told Hansen he had smoked meth in the trailer.

Police arrested Lee on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia for the foil and straws found in his pants; Lloyd for possession of drug paraphernalia for multiple items found in his room and safe and possession of dangerous drugs for a backpack found in his room containing meth, which police suspect was taken from the apartment where Whittington

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Job Fair

The program is at 11 a.m., May 16.

Reservations are required. Call the library at (928) 474-9260.

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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.

Program on prehistoric people of Payson area

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park will host a talk about the prehistoric people of the Payson area Saturday, May 16.

Representatives from the Northern Gila County Historical Society will present the program from 11 a.m. to noon.

There will be displays about the daily lives of the early people of Payson. This will include what kind tools they used, the crops that they would have grown and other information about their daily lives. There will be free handouts available as well as books about the area that can be purchased.

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Members of Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260, Payson, invite Rim residents and visitors to join the congregation for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new sanctuary at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16.

Special guests for the event, which is presented by the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, are Payson Mayor Kenny Evans and Town Councilor Su Connell, board member with the Rim Country Educational Alliance.

There will be refreshments and a guided tour of the new facility.

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 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.

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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.

Blood drive

Donate blood Thursday to help make sure there is an adequate supply available for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

The Payson Regional Medical Center, 807 S. Ponderosa St., will have the Bloodmobile on site for donations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 14.

Buckshot Dot signing books The Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation presents a book signing with singer, songwriter, Arizona poet and author “Buckshot” Dot (Dee Strickland) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, May 15 in front of the Payson Senior Thrift Shop.

In addition to signing books, the author

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 14, gates open at 5 p.m. It continues with performances at 7 p.m., Friday, May 15 — the Tough Enough to Wear Pink program; and Saturday, May 16 — the Patriots Performance to honor wounded and fallen veterans.

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Dorothy Howell will have a big selection of vegetable plants, including tomatoes, for sale at the High Country Garden Club’s annual plant sale. The sale is from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 16 in the parking lot of Walmart. Members use the proceeds for a number of community projects, including care of the gardens at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce and scholarships. There will be all kinds of plants, yard art and even a bake sale. See story on page 9A.

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.

Benefit for ailing child A rummage and bake sale is planned at Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 W. Airport Rd. from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 16.

Proceeds will benefit the Mission for Mason and Rock of Ages Lutheran Church.

Mason Molyneux, born April 1, 2015, is suffering from Hirschsprung’s enterocolitis and has had three operations.

Items for sale will include baked goods, baby items, a keyboard, household items, bedding, antiques, collectibles, “Gone with the Wind” collectible plates, tools, and furniture.

See story on page 9A.

Passport on a Plate Children are invited to become world travelers at the Payson Public Library.

They will join fellow travelers and “visit” one country on each of the seven continents through stories, crafts, games and traditional ethnic snacks.

The Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction program will have a fund-raising event from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 16 at the Strawbeary Bear Restaurant in Strawberry.

The event features a barbecue, live music, raffle and art sale/auction, the FireWise trailer and one of the PS Fire Department’s engines.

The cost is $20 per person, which buys a barbecue rib dinner with fries and coleslaw.

Donations will be accepted from those unable to attend; mail them to PSFR, P.O. Box 67, Pine, AZ 85544. To help with the event as a volunteer or contribute something for the raffle or art items, contact Barbara Huber, (623) 910-0886.

Last day to get tickets for Dining with the Dead

The Pleasant Valley Historical Society presents its third annual Dining with the Dead event on May 23, 2015 at the Young Pioneer Cemetery in Young, Ariz.

This year’s guided tour will feature six ranches that were established in and around Young, Arizona in the late 1800s or early 1900s. They include the Graham Ranch/Augustine JA Ranch presented by John Augustine; the Bar X Ranch presented

by Mick Holder; the Q Ranch presented by John Hohman; the OW Ranch presented

by Mike Seeley; the Blumer Ranch presented by Letha Blumer Cline; and the J. D. Tewksbury Ranch/Cherry Creek Ranch presented by Bill Brown. Each re-enactor has some connection with the ranch he or she is presenting.

Tours begin at 4 p. m. at the Young Pioneer Cemetery on Highway 288 in Young, Ariz. Dinner will follow.

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Please bring a lawn chair and walking shoes.

The Cowboy Dinner and Tour tickets are $25 per person.

Tickets will be pre-sold by May 16. Please send a check to Carol Braswell, P.O. Box 183, Young, AZ 85554.

To use a credit card, call (928) 462-3661.

All proceeds go to the Pleasant Valley Historical Society.

Ballroom Dance Party Enjoy a night on the town at Hawkeye’s Ballroom Dance Party at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16 at The Center (Payson Senior Center), 514 W. Main St. Music is by The Mathews Swing Band of Payson and admission is $5 per person.

Hosts request there be no alcohol, but guests may bring snacks, and coffee will be provided.

The event will be held the first and third Saturday of every month.

Jazz concert The Payson Friends of Jazz will host the last concert of the 2014-15 season at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 17 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St. The performance features the ZAZU Gypsie Jazz Band with Mike Fowler, guitar; Ryan Vance, guitar; Alan Ames, violin; Steve Douglas, bass; and Gerry Reynolds, drums.

A $5 donation is requested and includes refreshments. Reserve a seat by contacting Reynolds at gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com.

Symphony of Peace Prayers The Payson United Methodist Church presents a Symphony of Peace Prayers Ceremony starting at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 17.

The community is invited to attend this special opportunity to pray for peace in unison with the prayers of a variety of different faith traditions.

The program includes a flag ceremony offering a prayer for peace for all countries and regions of the world as their flag is presented; singing; and joining in peace prayers led by leaders of different faiths.

There will be thousands of people around the world in more than 50 countries creating their symphony of peace prayers at the same time.

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• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

• Job Fair: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Payson campus, Gila Community College, bring resume and dress appropriately • Shelby School Play: 12:30 p.m., Shelby School in Tonto Village • Final PHS concert: 6 p.m., auditoriaum, features both band and choir

• Blood drive: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bloodmobile at PRMC • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo: gates open at 5 p.m., performances at 7 p.m., Payson Event Center

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Buckshot Dot book signing: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Payson Senior Thrift Store, Main Street • Shelby School Play: 12:30 p.m., Shelby School in Tonto Village, also 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 15 • Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo: gates open at 5 p.m., performances at 7 p.m., Payson Event Center

• Plant sale by High Country Garden Club members: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Walmart parking lot • Program on prehistoric peoples: 11 a.m., Tonto Natural Bridge • Fuel Reduction Benefit: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Strawbeary Bear Restaurant, Strawberry • Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo: gates open at 5 p.m., performances at 7 p.m., Payson Event Center • Ballroom Dance Party: 6:30 p.m., Payson Senior Center, $5 per person

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Looking ahead May 17 • Jazz concert: 2 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, features ZAZY Gypsie Jazz Band • Symphony of Peace Prayers: 4:30 p.m., Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. May 19 • Learn about Pony Express and cattle drives in Pine and Strawberry: 1 p.m., Rim Country Museum, Green Valley Park

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Shameful inaction

• May 13, 1607: Some 100 English colonists arrive in Virginia to found Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America.

The first colonial council was held by seven settlers whose names had been chosen and placed in a sealed box by King James I. • May 10, 1927: The Hotel Statler in Boston, Mass. became the first hotel to install radio headsets in each of its 1,300 rooms.

• May 12, 1957: Race-car driver A.J. Foyt scores his first professional victory, in a U.S. Automobile Club midget car race in Kansas City, Mo. Foyt raced midgets and stock cars before moving up to bigger things in 1958, when he entered his first Indianapolis 500 race.

• May 11, 1985: Fifty people die in a fire in the grandstand at a soccer stadium in Bradford, England. The wooden roof, which burned in just four minutes, was scheduled to be replaced by a steel roof later that same week.

We wait.

We watch the skies.

We dread what awaits.

No, it’s not a cheesy science fiction movie — it’s fire season in Rim Country.

Last week’s rains gave us a reprieve.

We’re delighted to note additional rains in the forecast — although we hope the spring rodeo performers can dance through the raindrops without dampening attendance.

Still, the Forest Service helicopters and crews have gathered at the Payson Airport and glum fire managers point out a few bleak facts.

We had just enough rain this winter to encourage a bumper crop of weeds. That’s exactly what led to the Wallow Fire, the largest in state history.

Moreover, a decade of drought and a thin snow pack has left the trees and woody debris on the forest floor dangerously dry. That’s exactly what led to the Rodeo Chediski — the most destructive fire in state history.

Once the hot, dry, windy June conditions set up, we’ll once again have the Russian Roulette pistol cocked and loaded and pressed against our collective temple.

The onset of the fire season underscores how foolishly we continue to squander the chance to protect ourselves from the next Wallow Fire — which could come roaring out of the forest at any time.

The U.S. Forest Service has laid the groundwork for a solution by approving a massive environmental study to make it possible for the Four Forest Restoration Initiative to move forward.

But despite earnest efforts, there’s little evidence that the chosen contractor can scale up anytime soon to treat 50,000 acres or more each year. Only a project on such a scale will measurably reduce the risk we face with each new fire season.

Meanwhile, Payson, Gila County and Star Valley have done virtually nothing to adopt a building code that will improve our odds, should a massive crown fire rain embers down on our community. In 2013, the ill-prepared community of Yarnell discovered what happens when you fail to adopt an adequate building code and fail to clear thickets of brush. Tragically, the Yarnell Fire not only destroyed the community — it claimed the lives of 19 Prescott firefighters trying to save Yarnell.

Despite that searing and tragic example, Payson has made no visible progress toward adopting a firewise building code. But at least Payson has held hearings — Gila County and Star Valley seem entirely oblivious to the danger.

Even more incomprehensible — the U.S. Forest Service has done nothing to provide back-door escape routes for communities like Beaver Valley, with only one way in and one way out. Gila County asked the Forest Service to approve emergency escape routes for half a dozen communities in north county. The Forest Service said it would consider the request as part of its travel management plan. That was more than five years ago. As nearly as we can tell, the draft travel management plan recently released didn’t even consider the escape route issue.

Decades of mismanagement created a tinderbox forest that poses an immediate threat to the existence of every community in the region. That’s foolish and inexplicable.

But now that the danger has become clear, the elected officials sworn to protect us continue to live in a world of denial and delay.

That’s deadly and irresponsible.

So now the fire season approaches. The grass begins to dry. The wood turns to tinder. The weekend invasion of careless campers gathers.

And the people charged with protecting us do nothing — or next to nothing.

So we watch the sky and wait.

No more ready now than when the Yarnell Fire demonstrated our arrogant foolishness — at the terrible cost of those brave, young lives.

Is it possible, we have learned nothing, even at such a price?

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Gila County officials issue progress report for 2014 Editor’s note: Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin submitted this update on important accomplishments this year affecting Gila County for our Progress Edition. We ran out of room in the Progress Edition, so thought we’d share it with you here.

From the Sheriff’s Desk J. Adam Shepherd, Gila County sheriff, recently presented his agency’s annual report for 2014.

The complete report is available on the Gila County website (www.gilacountyaz.gov).

The Sheriff’s Office is using social media outlets as a vehicle through which information such as daily news releases can be more readily and widely accessed by the public. [On Facebook, search for “Gila County Sheriff’s Office”]. The sheriff also highlighted a program which is made possible through partnerships with Freeport McMoRan and the Gila County Attorney’s Office.

“We Tip” (www.wetip.com; 1-800-78-crime) is a completely anonymous crime reporting system which, in some cases, may lead to a reward for the caller.

News from Gila County Board of Supervisors Two programs which compensate counties for federally managed lands within their boundaries were recently re-authorized by Congress in near 11th hour fashion.

PILT, the 1976 Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act, provides payments directly to counties and other local governments to offset losses in tax revenues due to the presence of tax-exempt federal lands in their jurisdictions. The impact in Gila County for FY14/15 will be $3.4M. The purpose of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (SRS) is to stabilize the funding for schools and roads in counties which encompass national forest lands.

On March 26, 2015, SRS was authorized for an additional two years — an annual impact in Gila County of approximately $1.7 million. The funding restoration resulted from hours of efforts by rural county leaders, most notably the members of the Gila County Board of Supervisors.

The Town of Star Valley was in dire need of a backup water supply well in the event of a failure of the main well, which would leave residents with a limited water supply for an indefinite period. Fortunately an old well was located, but required extensive repairs to become operable.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an economic development grant for the Town of Star Valley to bring this backup well online, providing a reliable, uninterrupted water supply for its citizens.

The Board of Supervisors strongly supports opportunities for economic development and employment opportunities for the residents. This past year, the supervisors approved an $84,535 economic development grant for site preparation for the Rim Country Cosmetology Academy, located on the Gila Community College campus.

This program currently has 17 students enrolled, and the first two students are expected to graduate in August 2015.

Because of the loss of federal funding for the senior citizens’ “Meals on Wheels” program, the Board of Supervisors provides Constituent

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Services funds, as well as pursuing outside funding, to ensure senior citizens in the Payson, PineStrawberry, Star Valley and Globe-Miami communities continue to receive this vital service.

District 1 Supervisor Tommie Martin continues her work for the residents of Gila County, focusing on healthy functioning forests and watersheds, and economic development.

In 2014, Supervisor Martin was asked on five occasions to testify before Congress on issues relating to the environment and forest health. Thanks to her determination, Gila County co-hosted the “Made in America Southwest Regional Forum” held at the Mazatzal Hotel in Payson. The event was one of only five forums held across the country as a result of the White House Rural Council directive from President Obama. Supervisor Martin, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, served as moderator for the forum which highlighted the role exports can play in helping rural businesses access new opportunities and helping rural communities add jobs that ensure long-term, sustainable growth.

More than 90 attendees from throughout the Southwest heard from experienced local exporters and from local, state and federal organizations about resources and opportunities to help rural companies meet their export objectives.

Supervisor Mike Pastor has long been committed to providing safe water crossings for the residents of District 2. The current Oak Creek Bridge project in Tonto Basin is a vital link in the infrastructure necessary to ensure that residents on the east side of Tonto Creek have all-weather access to their property. This $1.9 million project is being built with $1.3 million in federal transportation funding, along with $650,000 from the Gila County half-cent Transportation Excise Tax. Supervisor Pastor will also continue to advocate for funds at the federal level to build the much-needed Tonto Creek Bridge.

In addition to being available during work hours, Supervisor Pastor holds monthly public outreach meetings in the outlying areas throughout his district.

Supervisor John Marcanti has been busy ensuring that the quality of life continues to be improved not only for the residents of his District 3, but for all of Gila County. The community of Young, also known as Pleasant Valley, is located in a remote area of Gila County. The heart of the close-knit community is its Community Center. Supervisor Marcanti was able to assist the residents by providing Constituent Service funds for upgrades to the kitchen area of the Center.

Supervisor Marcanti will continue his efforts to provide those services he believes are of vital

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importance to all the citizens of Gila County.

Transportation Projects Houston Mesa Road and Control Road are both heavily traveled routes. They serve a high volume of daily commuters and provide links between Northern Gila County communities.

They also provide the primary access to many private residences and recreational opportunities in the Tonto National Forest.

Until recently, motorists experienced temporary closures on Houston Mesa Road’s two low water crossings during inclement weather.

Bridges have now been constructed at the two crossings, making Houston Mesa Road safer and more reliable for the traveling public.

In 2012, seven bridges on Control Road were completed which replaced aging, deficient structures and made the route much safer for Gila County residents and visitors. The one remaining low-water crossing on Control Road in need of replacement was adjacent to Tonto Village and that project is now complete. This development included a realignment to correct unsafe lineof-sight for drivers and improved connectivity to Johnson Boulevard, the primary access into Tonto Village, as well as providing a permanent, all-weather crossing.

To make these three bridges a reality, Gila County partnered with the Tonto National Forest and the Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration. Funding for the project came from the Federal Lands Access Program in the amount of $6,500,000.

The county’s match for the project was $396,000 from the Gila County half-cent Transportation Excise Tax. Commitment to Excellence: Gila County Health & Emergency Services In the environmental health program, a new “risk-based” food inspection process was implemented in collaboration with local restaurant owners to provide a method for safer food handling assessment in establishments. The department has also moved to an annual, instead of a monthly, billing cycle for food, pool and spa permits and has implemented online testing for food handling cards.

The animal control program continues to improve its community outreach and has acquired a new trailer equipped specifically to showcase animals for adoption. It should be in your community very soon!

The staff invites everyone to visit their new Facebook page to keep up-to-date with all of their activities: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Gila-County-Division-of-Health-and-EmergencyServices/1591371651074501

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Congressman wants tough measures by

Pete Aleshire

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Representative Paul Gosar spoke Wednesday to the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, gathering up a heaping helping of praise from Payson Mayor Kenny Evans for helping the town cope with the federal government.

Evans and Gosar bantered back and forth about who would get to make the announcement that the US Forest Service has finally approved a purchase agreement for a 253-acre site on which the Rim Country Educational Alliance wants to build a 6,000 student university.

“Trying to work with the federal government is like trying to push that rope down the road,” said Evans. However, he said Gosar has helped advocate for Rim Country residents. “His tireless efforts have made it possible to do all kinds of things,” continued Evans. “You need somebody who just rolls up their sleeves and is just relentless in pushing the process forward.”

Known as a workaholic even by Washington standards, the Prescott dentist has focused largely on a relentless opposition to the policies of the administration of President Obama. He has pushed investigations of the state department, the U.S. Attorney General, the Internal Revenue Service and others.

Rated as one of the most conservative members of Congress by Govtrack, he has also proved one of the most adept at getting bills introduced and through the long process of becoming law.

He led off his presentation to the big Chamber of Commerce audience by talking about the effort to pressure the Forest Service to accelerate the thinning of overgrown forests in Arizona to reduce the threat of community-destroying wildfire through the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). The Forest Service recently completed a well-re-

ceived environmental impact statement on 300,000 acres slated for thinning by the current contractor, Good Earth Power AZ. “I’ve met with Good Earth and they’re looking at how to expand their process,” he said.

He praised the efforts of people like Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin to develop the 4FRI approach, which depends on saving the remaining big trees but providing enough wood from smaller trees to revive the moribund timber industry in Arizona.

Most of the rest of his talk focused on national issues, including ongoing disputes about both the budget and healthcare, many of them disagreements between the House Republican leadership and a core of conservative Republican lawmakers who advocate a tougher stance toward the Obama Administration.

For instance, Gosar sharply criticized Republican House Speaker John Boehner for passing a budget resolution to keep the Department of Homeland Security in operation for the rest of the fiscal year. Gosar and other Republicans wanted to let the budget authority for the department run out unless President Obama revoked his executive order directing the Immigration and Naturalization Service to suspend efforts to deport so-called “dreamers,” people with clean criminal records who grew up in the United States although they had not immigrated legally.

Gosar said the speaker had failed to show leadership.

“I like john Boehner as an individual — but I’m done. I’m done with this strategy of the leadership. It is not just ‘your way or the highway,’ it is gravitating people together with different opinions. John Boehner doesn’t do that. We haven’t stood for anything and we continue to fall for everything.”

He advocated a carefully limited state constitutional convention to adopt a balanced

budget amendment to the constitution, so that the federal government would run a deficit only under very limited conditions — like a war. The federal government currently spends about $4 trillion annually and has a debt of more than $16 trillion.

He touched on several other issues in the wide-ranging talk.

For instance, he supports a lawsuit that seeks to essentially gut the Affordable Care Act, but shutting down insurance exchanges developed by the federal government operating in states that haven’t set up their own — like Arizona. Healthcare experts say if the lawsuit succeeds, millions of people could lose their health insurance and the whole health insurance exchange system could collapse. Congress has not passed any legislation to continue exchanges in those states should the court rule against the Administration’s position.

Gosar said the Republicans should propose an alternative.

“The President is going to have a simple sentence that says — state exchange equals federal exchange — with no interruption of care, I dare you to do something different. We need vision. How about what we tell Americans, if you’ve got a subsidy we don’t want it back — as long as you’ll put it into a defined benefit contribution plan. We have to explain what premium support is.

In our district, a lot of our seniors are very poor. They’re called dual eligibles. So what happens if they can’t afford their Medicare premium? Who pays for it? Medicaid. How about we open up a pool — you can stay in the VA system or go into the open market.

Government will pick up your premium based on your service. It’s cheaper that way. Way cheaper. We can’t fix everything because our health care system has broken down for 60 years. The program I just elucidated to you comes from me. We need to start talking to America and envisioning something better.”

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Rep. Paul Gosar last week made several Payson appearances.

Lesson in politics Rep. Paul Gosar stopped by Alan Ammann’s fifth-grade class at Julia Randall Elementary on May 5 to check out trout. Yes, trout.

But then, he hears a lot of fish stories sitting on the Energy and Environment Committee in Congress. Gosar’s sprawling district includes Yuma, Kingman, Prescott and Payson.

Trout Unlimited provided the fish tank, fish eggs and all the food and pH testing equipment necessary for Ammann’s class to successfully raise the fish.

Student Joey Skeens happily showed Gossar how it’s important to keep the pH of the water perfect or “their poop will kill

them.”

Then he fed the fish.

“They’re in a feeding frenzy,” he said as the fish jumped over each other to snatch food out of the mouths of fellow fish.

After watching the fish, Gossar stayed to answer questions.

One student asked, “Have you met the President?”

Gossar told the class that he has met the President six times and has even flown on Air Force One — he said he got to take home a bag of special M&M’s.

Another asked, “Do you have to study a lot to get your job?”

He said living life helped him to get the job more than anything.

Streets budget includes North Manzanita by

Alexis Bechman

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Plans are underway to finish North Manzanita Street after a developer recently installed a roundabout and an extension of East Malibu Drive.

The narrow two-lane road is crumbling on either side and filled with car-rattling dips and potholes.

LaRon Garrett, assistant town manager, said the town has wanted to improve the road for years, but just didn’t have the funding.

Manzanita is now the only major road project included in the budget for the fiscal year that starts in July.

The town is budgeting $450,000 to fix the final, unapproved 1,500 feet of the road, going from East

Evergreen Street to the back of the Big Lots shopping center.

There are no construction plans yet, but if everything goes as planned, work could start as early as the fall.

The council is also budgeting $125,000 for various street and sidewalk repairs around town and $300,000 for pavement preservation or crack sealing.

Arizona Department of Transportation crews have been slurry sealing the highways through town recently.

The town streets and roads crew is currently working on installing new street signs, which are more reflective. They have already put up 1,700 regulatory and warning signs and have 1,200 streets signs to go, Garrett said.

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Putting their lives on the line

The Payson Town Council Thursday proclaimed May 10 through May 16 Police Week and May 15 Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. Payson Police Chief Don Engler (right) and officers from the PPD, Gila County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Public Safety, Arizona Game and Fish and Tonto Apache Tribe accepted the proclamation. This year, the names of 273 officers killed in the line of duty will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington, D.C., including 117 killed in 2014. Engler said the wall is quite a sight, which all Americans should visit.

Mayor Kenny Evans praised the local officers and thanked them for their service, saying they risk their lives every day so residents can feel safe.

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Just visiting a farmers market can help health It’s all about the socializing – the good food is just a bonus by

John Roethlein

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Are you ready to have a good time?

I know we are!

Our team has been working diligently to bring you a fantastic 2015 Payson Farmers Market.

We’ll have farmers and makers bringing every kind of delicious food you can imagine. Plus, a wide variety of events and entertainment are sure to keep you amused over the summer.

But before we get into the nitty gritty of what we’re going to eat, let’s see how we can get healthier just by attending a farmers market.

My family and I have been to a lot of farmers markets. When I walk into a thriving market, with a buzz, lively chatter, small successful businesses everywhere, maybe some entertainment and lots and lots of smiling people, I feel like something inside me changes for the better. I feel healthier just being there, and I’m not the only one who feels this way.

Having seen tens of thousands of people at the Payson Farmers Market over the last six years, we’ve heard over and over, “It feels good to be here.”

Naturally, it got me wondering if there’s any science to back up the idea, that simply visiting a farmers market is actually good for your health.

The National Institute on Aging says there is a correla-

tion between social interaction and living long and well: “Several research studies have shown a strong correlation between social interaction and health and well-being among older adults.”

Study results indicate: • Social relationships are consistently associated with biomarkers of health.

• Positive indicators of social well-being may be associated with lower levels of an inflammatory factor (interleukin-6) implicated in age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer.

• Social isolation constitutes a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality, especially in older adults.

The Journal of Health and Social Behavior (Dec. 1 2011) says, “People who are socially active and maintain or increase their interactions with others as they age have a slower progression of health declines than people who become less socially engaged over time.”

“People have some control over their social lives, so it is encouraging to find that something many people find enjoyable — socializing with others — can benefit their cognitive and physical health,” said study author Patricia A. Thomas, Ph.D., of the Population Research Center at University of Texas at Austin.

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Some of the greens and other vegetables available at the Payson Farmers Market this summer may come from the Payson Community Garden, which already has some healthy looking produce.

Internet will find more studies and examples of exactly the same thing. It seems clear there’s science saying spending time in a positive, healthy social environment is good for your health.

If the Payson Farmers Market is anything, it’s a social, positive

and healthy environment.

We also want to let everyone know about two federally funded programs to help people eat nutritious, fresh, fruit and vegetables.

The WIC (Women, Infants and Children) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs make

it possible for low-income participants to buy a variety of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs directly from farmers at farmers markets. The wonderful people at the Gila County Health Office are your point of contact to register for these pro-

grams.

The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday starting Memorial Day weekend, May 23, to Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept.

19. It’s located in the Sawmill Crossing movie theater parking lot behind Chili’s Restaurant.

Senior Health & Fitness Day at Majestic Rim UPCOMING EVENTS • Thursday, May 21, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Scrubs Sale, PRMC West Lobby • Wednesday, June 3, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – $1 Bag Sale at The Almost New Thrift Shop • Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9-10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Books Are Fun Sale PRMC West Lobby • Tuesday and Wednesday, June 16-17 – $6 jewelry sale PRMC West Lobby

Majestic Rim Retirement Living is celebrating the 22nd Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day Wednesday, May 27.

The complex at 310 E. Tyler Parkway features Total Fitness classes at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Register by calling Cristine Royer at Majestic Rim, (928) 474-3912 by May 22, and obtain a program of health and fitness activities offered throughout the community.

Online registration is available at Croyer@ MajesticRim.com.

Participating in the event by Majestic Rim makes Payson one of 1,000 cities nationwide

organizing free health and fitness events for seniors, ages 60 and older.

The theme of the event — If you keep moving … you’ll keep improving — was submitted

by Carolyn Heeter, 100, of Vestal, N.Y. To emphasize the importance of exercise, the National Institute on Aging suggests that seniors need to prioritize physical activity into every day.

It’s recommended that when planning exercise choices, be sure to blend endurance, strength, balance and flexibility.

Daily exercise may include walking, swimming, tai chi and yoga.

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To stay safe during physical activity: • Wear shoes appropriate for the activity • Always warm up before exercising • Drink water before, during and after exercise activity • Dress appropriately if exercising outdoors • Be sure to discuss exercise plans with your physician To obtain “Everyday Fitness Ideas,” exercise logs and healthy eating resources, visit www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life.

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The miracle of birth captured digitally is a photo Payson High School junior Macie Chernov hoped would take her from the recent HOSA — Future Health Professionals (formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America — HOSA) competition in Tucson to the national event in Anaheim, Calif.

She qualified with a second-place ribbon.

Chernov and many of her PHS HOSA classmates qualified in January to be able to strengthen their health competencies and leadership skills as they explore careers in health.

“HOSA (in Payson) has had students compete in nationals for the past three years.

For a tiny group, that’s amazing to me,” said Amity Justice, HOSA adviser for PHS. Of the 20 members in the PHS HOSA, 14 qualified for state, but due to scheduling conflicts, only nine could attend.

“They get such a great experience at the events and the travel helps them mature,” Justice added.

HOSA is the only national student organization that exclusively serves secondary and post-secondary/collegiate students in pursuit of a career in the health professions.

More often than not for long-term treatment there can be a physician, a nurse, a dietitian and perhaps a physical therapist caring for a patient. Teamwork is essential and the five teens representing Payson aim to prove it in group competition. The PHS team of Esmerelda Bainori, Cody May, Jesus Romero, Donna Gabriel and Caitlin Wheeler used the topic “Public Health: Second Hand Stress” to impress judges. Making first a four-minute, then a 10-minute, presentation, the group won first place among 22 teams.

“There were four parts to the presentation: the introduction, symptoms and prevention, how it affects health physically and how it affects health mentally,” Bainori said.

Additionally PHS had students compete in the areas of sports medicine and epidemiology.

Jacqueline Lopez, a freshman, presented

persuasive research on the hot topic of childhood vaccinations; Marena McKeen, a junior, studied for her epidemiology test; while Cori Barnett, a senior, showcased her sports medicine skills. Barnett placed seventh out of 366 in the 2014 competition.

Former Payson HOSA students and Payson High School graduates Macy Dailey, Nisha Edwin and Kassidy McAfee placed at nationals and are now all in college pursing nursing, biosciences and public health degrees respectively.

Financing for this year’s state conference was funded by the Mogollon Health Alliance and the Eastern Arizona Health Education Center.

PHS HOSA students are committed to learning and meet after school every other Wednesday as well as for field trips. Recently they enjoyed hands-on training at the Payson Fire Department with MHAZ-well, the hightech medical simulation mannequin MHA donated for training of local firefighters and EMTs. “The MHA Board is pleased to support the HOSA students who attended these conferences in pursuit of career excellence,” said MHA CEO Sanja Long.

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Maybe kids are right – but I’ll never tell them Mothers’ Day gets me to reminiscing about the Seems the wrong mix of microbes in the gut days when my kids were babies and I freaked out contribute to obesity, heart disease, the immune about everything — including my obsessive efforts system, brain function, and infant colic. to protect them from germs. I vacuumed every day, This research on the microbes in the gut is so determined to keep toxins at bay as they crawled new, the National Institute of Health only started around on the floor. on the Human Microbiome project in 2008 (http:// I spent years feeling guilty about not keeping hmpdacc.org). everything spotless and sterile.

NIH hopes to map out the world of the gut.

And seems like no matter how carefully I watched, The NIH has spawned other microbe mapping they’d end up sitting blissfully in the back yard eat- projects such as the American Gut Project (http:// ing handfuls of dirt. I’d rush out americangut.org) and even a there hollering at them. They’d project to seek out microbes just smile their muddy smiles. on the Earth called the Earth The But I was determined: I Microbiome Project (http://www.

Healthy scoured every dish and washed earthmicrobiome.org). each countertop until not a spot The Human Microbiome and of anything remained. I also the American Gut projects hope

by Michele Nelson scrubbed every strawberry, carto discover what determines rot or any other plant they ate microbiomes. Is it genetics? to an inch of its life to make sure Environment? The foods we eat? my precious little ones didn’t ingest any harmful Or do babies really know best? bacteria.

That’s hard for me to believe when I can still But maybe I did too much. see my girls, who could barely sit up, reaching for A recent theory, the hygiene hypothesis, suggests beach sand, garden soil, and sidewalk dirt to chow the microorganisms (or the microbiome) of the body down. But maybe they were right and I was just too can do with a little exposure even to the microrgan- paranoid. isms that can get people sick.

One thing scientists agree on, probiotics can help The theory suggests our obsession with clean- with gut health and digestion. liness has killed off many of the helpful as well as Companies have begun to make super probiotic harmful bacteria. As a result, our immune systems strains that contain raw microbes to help repopulate don’t get enough practice — including a sophisticat- the gut with beneficial microbes. ed ability to tell friend from foe.

It’s a whole new world of supplements that could Reading the research I just shake my head — and help those who suffer from gastrointestinal disorfeel a twinge of motherly guilt. Did I hurt the little ders or other diseases. dirt-munchers by being too clean?

But maybe having less anxiety about cleanliness Scientists say humans have 100 trillion bacteria would help too.

Not sure I’ll tell my kids, though, now that they in the body. That’s 10 times the amount of cells in are teenagers. the body!

FOODIE

I’m having enough trouble getting them to wash their dishes.

Those hygiene hypothesis researchers would applaud them for leaving a few microorganisms on the dishes they leave in the sink.

Me, I’d rather see them rinsed off and in the dishwasher.

And I don’t care what the researchers say: I’m not

going to feel guilty because I didn’t let them eat dirt.

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Dialysis or transplant possible if living with kidney disease by

Marie Fasano, RN

special to the roundup

The pale 8-year-old youngster with his oversized sunglasses ran over to me, the Angel Flight West pilot, and gave me a hug.

“Thank you for flying me to Phoenix,” he said.

Many volunteer pilots, flying their own airplanes, have completed this flight for the young boy who at the age of 8 was diagnosed with ESRD-end stage renal disease. We have come to know and love this little one. He and his grandmother look forward to the flights.

Three days a week they either fly to Deer Valley Airport or drive for his dialysis treatments at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Flying seems a better option than sitting in the shuttle bus for five hours. Because folks with kidney disease usually tire easily, he often gets drowsy and falls asleep while his grandmother watches the scenery for the 40-minute flight. He fights for his life every day, as do many people with kidney disease.

According to the National Institutes of Health, a daunting one out of 10 Americans develop kidney disease. An estimated 26 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Although the incidence has more than doubled among those over 65, not everyone with kidney disease is older. It can affect anyone at any age, like this little boy.

Fortunately, Payson has a hemodialysis center. Da Vita has a unit at Rim Country Health and Retirement Community, with six stations offering dialysis treatment from 5:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Monday to Saturday. Usually patients go to the center three times a week for three- to fourhour sessions. The center has room for 36 patients a week.

Wade Miller, administrator at Da Vita Rim Country and a skilled dialysis technician, has worked in the field for more than 16 years.

He had juvenile diabetes. “I have an understanding of chronic illness. I keep track of my numbers,” said Wade.

People with kidney disease live by their “numbers,” specifically the GFR rate, which measures how well tiny blood vessels in the kidney, called glomeruli, filter out the wastes. If the GFR number falls too low, only dialysis or a kidney transplant can keep the patient alive. In CKD, the kidneys are so damaged they cannot filter blood effectively.

You can live with even 20 percent of kidney function until your body no longer filters out the impurities, but if you are at the

point when the doctor says, “Your GFR numbers are very low.” You need to think about what option you will choose to filter your kidneys.

Penny, a Payson resident, receives hemodialysis at Da Vita. She suffered with diabetes for many years. “With one blood check,” she said, “they found my GFR went down to 45. After that, it slowly declined. When it reached 10, they put a fistula in my arm.” With a fistula, created by connecting an artery and vein from your own blood vessels, usually in your forearm, you connect with the dialysis machine that filters your blood of the toxins.

Some patients say, “I know my arm looks weird with the huge bumps and a throbbing, pulsing feel, but it’s how I survive. So please don’t stare.” Penny added, “Ask me about it and I’ll explain.

You may have kidney disease and not know it.

“We’re really not very different. We have a life line now,” said Penny. Earlier, she worked as a nurse. “I try to keep up with things I always do.” One of her favorite activities involves meeting with the Domino Divas in Tonto Village. “I take a Wednesday off and laugh.”

Unfortunately, many people don’t even know they’re suffering with kidney problems until it is too late. Kidney disease, sometimes called the “silent” disease, often causes no pain or other symptoms until the kidneys have lost much of their function.

Most often, kidney failure is a slow, progressive disease. Usually there are no severe tell-tale signs at the beginning stages of the disease. But you may experience frequent trips to the restroom, loss of appetite, dry, itchy skin, swollen feet, or muscle cramps.

When kidneys fail you have a choice — kidney transplant, dialysis or death.

So what can you do? People with diabetes, high blood pressure or those whose family member has polycystic kidney disease (PKD) must make sure a health care practitioner monitors their kidney function. Diet, too is important — keeping protein levels and salt intake low while drinking up to 64 ounces a water a day.

Here in Payson, the Senior Circle offers a class through the Fresenius Treatment Options Program, TOPS. Johanna Jensen, R.N., said, “I have worked helping people with kidney disease for many years as a nurse in a dialysis unit and as an educator. It’s important to me that they know about their disease.”

In the small class, Johanna teaches how to slow the disease

So, how do you pay for kidney treatment or kidney transplanta- ster that Angel Flight West pilots with proper treatment, including diet and exercise. She also will services? The Medicare program tion without having to exhaust all flew to Children’s Hospital for explain treatment options in case pays for most dialysis services personal and family resources. his dialysis treatments recently of kidney failure. and supplies for eligible patients For more information about received a kidney transplant. His Treatment choices include of all ages and for kidney trans- kidney disease you can check out grandmother sent a text to all the hemodialysis using a special fil- plant. So, practically every ESRD a local resource, http://www.esrd- pilots, who have become extended ter that functions as an artificial patient in the United States has net15.org. family, “The surgery was successkidney to clean your blood. This access to life-sustaining dialysis On an end note — the young- ful!” filter connects to the hemodialysis machine. Your blood flows, through the filter that removes wastes and extra fluids. The clean blood is then returned to your body.

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Trimble captivates Payson crowd by

Patricia Hearne

special to the roundup

Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s state historian, regaled a delighted crowd with tales and music about the old west on May 2 at the Payson Public Library. The crowd filled the library meeting room and laughed at the amusing stories, asked questions and bought books to be autographed.

Trimble played his guitar, sang songs and shared facts about Arizona, a state that lives by its myths, legends and our history.

Trimble took an active role in Arizona’s 2014 centennial celebration.

Trimble pointed out that 90 percent of the people of Arizona live on only 2 percent of the land. The state boasts 92 wilderness areas, 31 state parks, and 20 national parks.

He said Easterners convinced Arizona harbors only cactus and desert don’t realize the state has millions of acres of pine forests and 26 mountain peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation.

Born in Mesa, Trimble’s family soon

moved to Ash Fork on old Route 66. He went to high school there and joked about the smallness of the town: “Ash Fork was so small our sister city was a Taco Bell in Costa Rica.” And then: “Our team, the Spartans, were so bad, Williams once beat us 99-0, and that was in soccer. Our cheerleaders were trained as grief counselors.”

Ted Pettet, the first mayor of Payson, is a longtime friend of Trimble’s. They first met in Ash Fork in the 1950s. Pettet had a relative who owned a motel there, so he came up for the summer and played on Trimble’s baseball team.

Naturally, Trimble offered some funny comments about Ted’s arrival on the scene.

Another of Trimble’s longtime friends was in the audience — Payson resident, author and entertainer Dee Strickland Johnson, aka “Buckshot Dot.” The two celebrities exchanged humorous quips during the performance. Trimble autographed his books afterwards.

But there was more unexpected excitement in store for the remaining fans. The

library’s fire alarm sounded. I grabbed my purse, camera and one of Mr. Trimble’s carrying cases; he grabbed his guitar; and we hurried out the door, leaving his sound equipment and the smell of smoke behind us.

The Payson Fire Department arrived quickly and hooked up to the fire hydrant, with fire engineer John W. Cline standing by. A Hellsgate Fire Department truck and a second Payson engine arrived shortly, along with the SUVs of the Payson Fire Chief David Staub and Battalion Chief Dan Bramble. Fire Captain Chad Richey was also on hand.

While waiting for the firefighters to clear the building, Trimble commented, “This is the first time my presentation lit up a place like this.”

Turns out, the smoke came from a malfunctioning air conditioner and did no serious damage.

Trimble reports that he has since picked up his sound equipment from he library; and says: “I really had a good time with all the folks in Payson. We’ll have to do it again sometime.”

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Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s state historian, delighted the audience during a May 2 appearance in Payson.

Birth order, personality affect learning says counselor Parent University offers tips on different learning styles by

Pete Aleshire

roundup editor

Kids got learning styles.

No doubt about it: visual learners, auditory learners, tactile learners.

That’s enough to complicate anybody’s lesson plan.

But wait. It gets worse.

Turns out personality and even birth order have a big impact on learning — and parenting.

So Payson Unified School District head counselor Judy Diamond offered the fascinated audience at the recent Parent University session a primer on how birth order and personality affect students, parents and schools.

First, she laid out the impact of birth order — which drew a lot of nods from the parents assembled — although it’s unclear whether they were thinking about their kids or their brothers and sisters.

So, start with the first born, said Diamond. They’re used to being center

of attention.

They’re driven to gain superiority over other children. They like being right and often come off as controlling.

The second-born has to get used to never having a parent’s undivided attention. Always second best, they often act as if they’re in a race, trying to overtake first child. They go in for counter programming: If the first child’s good, they try bad. They seek to develop abilities the older child doesn’t have. If the older child’s a star, they feel unsure of themselves and their abilities. They often rebel. Then when the third child comes along they feel squeezed.

Middle children of three have a few special wrinkles when it comes to birth order. They enjoy neither the rights of the oldest or the privileges of the youngest. They sometimes conclude that life isn’t fair and they haven’t got a secure spot in the family. Sometimes, they try to gain attention by becoming the “problem child.” Sometimes, they elevate themselves by pushing down their siblings.

On the other hand, they become adaptable — learning to deal with both the older and younger siblings.

Then we have the youngest child, who often behaves like an only child. On the one hand, they feel like everyone else is

bigger, stronger, smarter. On the other hand, they expect others to do things for them — and take on responsibility. Although they complain they’re not taken seriously, they often become the “boss” of the family — getting their own way through manipulation. Sometimes, they develop a life-long feeling of inferiority. Sometimes, they become determined to overtake the older siblings. The youngest of three children often enlists the oldest child as an ally against the middle child.

“If they’re spread out with five or six years between,” said Diamond, “then they almost become only children again.”

Personality traits also play a big role in how children learn — and behave in a family, continued Diamond.

She recommended people take an online personality test for the “Big Five” personality traits, which largely determine psychological qualities. These five traits include: Openness:

Shows an appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity and variety of experience. Shows a preference for novelty and variety. Often imaginative or independent. Prefers variety of activities over strict routine.

Conscientiousness:

Tendency to be organized, dependable, show self-discipline, act dutifully, aim for achievement and prefer planned rather than spontaneous behavior. It’s always good to be organized, but if you can’t function without your calender, then that’s a problem.

Extroversion:

Outgoing rather than solitary, reserved. Positive emotions that come with the trait include energy, assertiveness, sociability and a tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others — talkativeness.

Agreeableness:

Compassionate, cooperative, rather than suspicious and antagonistic. Tends to have a trusting and helpful nature.

Determines whether a person is generally well tempered or even tempered.

Tends to focus on the positive rather than the negative: “It’s sunny out” versus, “It’s going to be a hot day today...”

A variety of studies show that these five personality traits tend to show up in interviews, self-descriptions and observations. Moreover, the traits show up across many different age groups and

cultures. (see http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits) For a test on where you fall on the Big Five qualities, go to (http://personality-testing.info/tests/BIG5.php) Diamond said that people can work to shift their scores in any direction they like. For instance, if they score low on agreeableness or high on neuroticism, you can make changes. “You can work with yourself. You can say to yourself, I’ve had kids come back and say, ‘I felt so good after I did that — I complimented Joey on his shoes or Sally on her hair.’

It has to be genuine. But they come back and say how good it made them feel inside …when they’ve been nice to somebody. So spend one day and don’t say anything negative…”

She noted that people who score high for neuroticism, often have sudden flares of anger. “So you can really work with yourself to control that anger. Ask yourself, ‘What’s really bothering me? What’s the worst thing that can happen?’ Let’s say your daughter is angry because you don’t have your yellow socks to wear with your yellows dress. Well, that’s the worst thing that can happen: You put your white socks on. Is it going to ruin your day?”

Police officer saves man from heroin overdose as epidemic continues From page 1A likely saving his life. Paramedics gave him a dose of Narcan to counteract the heroin.

McAnerny noticed fresh bruising in the crook of Anthony’s elbow, a telltale sign of drug use.

Anne told McAnerny that they are both recovering heroin

addicts and she is on probation out of Maricopa County for a drug violation while Anthony is on probation out of Tucson for burglary.

She showed McAnerny her arms, which had numerous scars and scabs from injections, but said she had not used heroin since getting out of jail in

February.

Anne moved to Payson in February and Anthony at the end of March.

Anne denied using, but showed McAnerny where Anthony had hidden his drugs in a jewelry box next to the bed.

Inside, McAnerny found a syringe and a spoon.

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In Anne’s purple purse, McAnerny found a vial of saline solution, used for injections, an Altoid tin with a black tar substance inside, a bag of what appeared to be methamphetamine and bag of unused syringes.

Anne said she had no idea how the meth or some of the other items had gotten into her purse.

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20 “Stat!”

21 Film director George A. ___ 22 Bluish hue 23 Cruel Curry in a London borough?

26 Kitty chip 27 The real ___ 28 Skirt’s edge 29 Give Mason the ax?

31 Make do with Paul?

34 “___ a Letter to My Love” (1981 film) 35 Road goop 36 Song syllable 37 Acne care brand 38 Physics prize of note 42 Show penitence 44 College founded by Hagen?

51 Heredity determiner 52 Attired 53 Flummoxed 54 Mrs., in Bonn 55 Question for Knotts when he’s holding a package?

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Detectives later uncovered numerous text messages on Anne’s cell phone dealing with selling meth and heroin, according to police reports.

Police arrested Anthony on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and narcotic drugs.

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Payson Roundup Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Church family needs help to save baby Those who don’t belong to a church may have a hard time relating to the concept of a church family.

But the men, women and children in a church family can make near miracles happen — or at least give some extra power to prayers for a miracle.

The church family of the Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church of Payson is putting its power toward a miracle for Mason Moyneux, the grandson of two of its members.

Mason, the grandson of Tom and Melanie Krigbaum, was born April 1, 2015. He was born with many medical issues. He has been diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s enterocolitis.

Hirschsprung’s enterocolitis is a congenital condition in which the rectum and part of the colon fail to develop a system of nerves, and consequently feces accumu-

lates in the colon following birth.

He was transported by helicopter to Desert Carbon Hospital in the Valley. The bill was more than $44,000. He has already had two operations. He is at home now.

The doctor wants him to hold out for another month before they do another surgery to remove part or all of his bowel. He is surviving on an enema every six hours right now.

To help Mason’s family with the astronomical medical costs they are facing, the congregation of Rock of Ages is having a rummage and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 16 at the church, which is at 204 W. Airport Road at the intersection with North McLane.

Items for sale will include baked goods, baby items, a keyboard, household items, bedding, antiques, collectibles, “Gone with the Wind” collectible plates, tools and furniture.

Direct donations can be made to Mason’s grandparents and left at the church. Mary Strong, who is organizing the event, said Rim residents and visitors are also encouraged to pray for the infant and his family.

To learn more on Facebook see Masons Mission for Healing or visit GoFundMe.com/masonsmission.

‘Angels who have earned their wings’ Nursing students celebrate by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

An old saying describes nurses: “Angels are nurses who have earned their wings.”

The 10 graduates from the Payson campus of Gila Community College nursing program fully agreed.

And those wings don’t come easily, concluded class representative, Colton.

“Well, we survived,” he quipped to laughter.

The GCC Nursing program requires two years of late nights, mounting dedication and trained compassion.

Pamela Wendall, the speaker at the Gila Community College Nurse’s pinning ceremony on May 6, said compassion makes nurses special.

She said nurses receive the most compliments when they do what it takes to bring comfort to their patients.

“Maybe they want a drink or to make a phone call or have their hand held because they are having a moment of fear,” she said, “Those are the moments when you show compassion and caring.”

In her slide show, Brianna Troyky, had pictures of the students covering the two years of their studies. The pictures captured their struggles and joys — one picture even showed the students covered in fake blood to represent wounds from an accident.

Another showed students working with patients. Several selfies had students in cars driving to clinical classes.

The students sometimes looked exhausted, but mostly had big grins.

The pinning ceremony celebrates students for making it through to move on to becoming

caregivers.

The ceremony, explained speaker Carolyn McCormies, Eastern Arizona College Nursing Director, has an ancient history going back to the Crusades when monks received the Maltese Cross to initiate them as a Knights Hospitaller and into the Order of Saint Lazarus.

It is a right of passage and a badge of honor.

The modern version of the ceremony dates back to the 1860s when Florence Nightingale received the Red Cross of St. George. She then started giving that award to her students.

“By 1916, the practice of pinning was done across the nation,” said McCormies.

In the GCC ceremony, students received their pins from mothers and fathers, grandparents and husbands.

Interestingly, the GCC pinning ceremony fell on National School Nurse Day, part of National Nurses Week celebrated near Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

To close the ceremony, the graduates recited the Nightingale Pledge: “I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.”

Stock up on plants The High Country Garden Club’s annual fundraising Plant Sale is from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 16, in the Walmart parking lot near Highway 87.

The club’s members, who know how to make the most of Rim Country’s growing season and soil, will have a huge variety of plants for sale including vegetables, house plants, herbs, perennials, dish gardens, Xeriscape plants, bulbs and trees.

Also included will be handmade crafts from birdhouses to yard art.

Garden club members have been busy baking goodies for the bake sale part of the event, which will include gluten-free and sugar-free items.

The High Country Garden Club fundraisers help sup-

port many community activities, including the Chamber of Commerce Garden, a scholarship program for deserving students at Payson High School, supporting needy kids at local schools and planting several trees at Green Valley Park. Members also participate in the August Doin’s Rodeo Parade and the Main Street Electric Light Parade with fun floats during the Christmas season.

The High Country Garden Club encourages new members to join in all of these activities by contacting Marilyn Castleman at (928) 474-6134 or Sallie Loman at (928) 468-6102.

Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Easy St.

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O B I T U A R Y Robert Edward Rusch (1927-2015)

Robert Edward Rusch passed away at home in Payson, Ariz. on May 2, 2015. He was born March 19, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wis. to Robert William Rusch and Adelle (Della) Steffen Rusch.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Destroyer, Floyd B Parks DD884.

He and H. June Larsen were married Sept. 11, 1948 at Milwaukee, Wis. He was an avid Free & Accepted Mason throughout life, having been raised and later serving as Master of Lafayette Lodge #265, nicknamed the “Silk Stocking

Lodge,” in Milwaukee, Wis. In Payson he served for 15 years in the office of Tyler for the Sy Harrington Masonic Lodge #70.

In 2015 the Arizona Grand Lodge named him Arizona Mason of the Year.

Robert is survived by his sister, Marion Dinsmore; his wife, June; and their four children, Linda Cornell, Karen Rusch-Fischer, Amy Spiekermann and Robert E. W. Rusch.

A memorial will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Sy Harrington Mason Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd, Payson, Ariz.

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The Longhorns pose with the runner-up trophy (left) after a 6-3 loss to Tucson Empire in the Division 3 softball state championship game. Payson went 34-2 this season.

Karlie Smith (above) connects with a pitch during the championship game on Monday.

From page 1A one-game set. Four of my top six players are either injured or not here. It’s tough to play a good team when you’re in that situation.”

Johnson didn’t know if Paulson would be pitching until she warmed up prior to the game.

Arissa and her father, assistant coach Toby Paulson, decided she’d give it a go.

The pitches she threw in the semifinal win took their toll as Paulson wasn’t anywhere near 100 percent against the Ravens.

Empire collected 11 hits and two walks and struck out only seven times. The Longhorns were also uncharacteristically sloppy in the field and the Ravens took advantage of four errors.

In a nightmare third inning for Payson, Empire sent 10 batters to the plate and scored all six of its runs.

Such an inning would have unraveled most teams. But somehow Arissa summoned the strength and will to deny the Ravens another run for the rest of the game.

Unfortunately, with injured and missing sluggers, the Longhorns couldn’t make up for the toll of that one, terrible inning.

The Longhorns just couldn’t get much going against senior Brittany Woolridge, who scattered six hits, four walks and a hit batter. She fanned eight to beat the Horns for the second time.

Johnson said Paulson just couldn’t dominate as she had all season with what he called a tight shoulder.

“She is so hurt,” he said. “In the first inning, she was out there almost on the verge of tears trying to throw pitches. Arissa’s spin pitches weren’t working as well, so the balls were hit a little harder. By the time we got to the seventh inning, we had abandoned just about every pitch but the fast ball and the change up and we were just throwing for location. And she was very effective. Arissa was giving 100 percent all the way with what she had left in the tank.”

She was one of three Longhorns in the game dealing with a sore right shoulder. Shortstop Anilese

Payson’s Payton Petersen slaps hands with teammates (above) during the player introductions prior to the game Monday at Arizona State University.

The pain is obvious on Arissa Paulson’s face as she delivers a pitch (at right). Nonetheless, the standout junior pitched another complete game trying to lead the Longhorns to their first state title.

Hayes dealt with an injury to her throwing shoulder all season and aggravated it in the quarterfinal win over Snowflake on Friday, which obviously limited her ability in the final two games. And catcher Payton Petersen played with a sore throwing shoulder she’s also dealt with all season.

Additionally, lead-off hitter Aubrielle Paulson watched the championship game from the dugout after being ejected in the first inning of the semifinal for running into the catcher on a play at the plate, which carries an automatic one-game suspension.

Rules say runners must avoid colliding with fielders who possess the ball.

So this was really just a shell of the team that stampeded through the season.

While most of the players will get another chance to claim the prize they seek next season, the

The Empire runner is safe at first (above) as Jewel Johnson tries to come up with the throw.

Payson’s Sadie Dunman is hit by a throw (right) from the Tucson Empire catcher on a pickoff attempt at first base.

Longhorns’ four seniors — Cori Barnett, Sadie Dunman, Petersen and Ali Tenney — played their final high school game. That quartet has helped the Longhorns to go 120-20 (a remarkable .857 winning percentage) the past four seasons.

“We had the potential to do it, but it’s hard when you have three key players hurt,” said Dunman as she tried to keep her emotions in check. “Arissa, Anilese and Payton were dying. They have heart and they’re not ever going to let us down and they showed it tonight. It sucks. But we played our hardest.”

Batting lead-off to replace Aubrielle Paulson, Dunman reached base three times and scored twice. Arissa Paulson moved up from the No. 3 to 2 spot in the order and went 2-for-4 with two doubles, driving in Dunman with the game’s first run in the bottom of the first.

Anilese Hayes moved up to the No. 3 spot and singled and walked.

The finality of the situation also hit Barnett following the game.

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“I thought for sure this was going to be the year,” the center fielder said in a losing battle to hold back tears. “There were some things that were out of our control and there’s nothing we can do about it. We gave it all we had. It was a hell of a season and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

Like her teammates, Barnett was impressed with Paulson’s willingness to sacrifice her own health for the sake of the team.

“She has so much courage and strength, especially with the injuries that she has,” she said. “It shows how big her heart really is because she put her team above herself.”

Johnson said he expects to have the Longhorns back competing for the state crown again next season.

“I don’t see why not,” he said.

“We’ve got some good talent on the JV team.”

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Paulson’s heroics cap storybook comeback

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Payson’s Arissa Paulson tags Gabby Gonzalez out near second base as the Winslow lead-off hitter tried to advance an extra base on a bobble in the outfield after leading off the game with a single. Third baseman Aubrielle Paulson looks on.

Star blasts 2 HRs, including walk-off in 8th, to send Longhorns to final by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

PHOENIX – The star wiped away the tears and stepped to the plate.

She needed to end this.

How many more pitches could she deliver with an arm that hurt as much as hers did?

She didn’t want to find out. Eight innings was enough.

And, although swinging a bat wasn’t exactly what the doctor would recommend, one hard swing would mean two days of rest.

So she settled into the batter’s box and waited. But not for long. Arissa Paulson crushed the first pitch she saw, blasting it over the left field fence for a walk-off

home run powering Payson’s top-ranked softball team to a miraculous 4-3 eight-inning victory over defending champion Winslow in the Division 3 state semifinals on Saturday that left the Bulldogs dejected, Payson fans delirious and the Longhorns on the doorstep of history.

The junior capped a Herculean day at the plate with her second home run in a 4-for-4 performance. She also doubled and belted a solo dinger in the sixth to cut a 3-1 Winslow lead in half.

Maybe more impressive than her accomplishments at the plate was her pitching performance. Despite dealing with a sore arm that left her with tears rolling down her cheeks, she struck out 15 Bulldogs, including three in the top of the eighth to strand a base runner who

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The Longhorns celebrate after Arissa Paulson’s second home run of the game lifted Payson to a 4-3 win over Winslow in the Division 3 state semifinals on Saturday. threatened to give Winslow the run it needed to end the Longhorns’ season for the third straight year.

Paulson scattered seven hits, including the first home run she’s allowed since a Winslow batter went yard against her in last year’s state championship game.

Tera Wilson gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead with a shot over the center field fence in the second inning.

Winslow got to the ace for two hits and two walks in the sixth, taking a 3-1 lead on a two-run single by Hailee Branson.

But Paulson triumphed over her injury to deliver the kind of heroic and gutsy performance they make Hollywood movies about.

Behind her, Payson, the No. 1 seed, improved to 34-1 with its 29th consecutive win in advancing to Monday night’s championship game at Arizona State University against No. 6 Tucson Empire.

The Ravens are the only team to beat

Payson this year, winning 3-1 in the Wickenburg Classic on March 7.

As incredible as her performance was, the Longhorns couldn’t have won this magical game without every player on the roster.

Freshman lead-off hitter Aubrielle Paulson was ejected in the bottom of the first inning after colliding at the plate with Winslow catcher Branson on a rundown. Paulson led off the first with a single and got caught in a rundown between third and home after Arissa Paulson wasn’t able to lay down the bunt on a high pitch on a suicide squeeze play.

The umpires ruled Aubrielle lowered her shoulder when she collided with Branson.

However, photographs clearly show she was simply bracing herself for impact.

Unfortunately for the Longhorns, ejections carry an automatic one-game suspension, meaning the team’s offensive spark plug would miss the championship

game. Payson athletic director Jennifer White filed an appeal with the Arizona Interscholastic Association, which was denied.

In addition, shortstop Anilese Hayes started the game at designated hitter/ player because of a sore shoulder aggravated in Friday night’s quarterfinal win over Snowflake. But after Aubrielle Paulson’s departure, she took over at shortstop for the top of the second and Becky Bauer, the outfielder who started at short, moved over to third base to take Paulson’s position.

Hayes was clearly hurting or she would have started at shortstop. Both injury and her competitiveness showed when she fired the only grounder that came her way during the game to first, nailing Liz Lozano on a bang-bang play to end the second. She immediately bent over in pain. But she stayed in the entire See Horns to take on, page 6B

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Clawson, Hancock both finish third at state meet Payson boys places seventh by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Jonathan Ball thought his Payson High boys track team had the potential to win its first team state championship in nine seasons this spring.

But everything had to go right for the Longhorns to do that.

It didn’t. Injuries altered expectations.

So the Longhorns were pleased with their performance in last weekend’s Division 3 state meet at Mesa Community College.

Although they scored eight fewer points, their 27 points matched the seventh-place finish of last year’s squad. That’s the highest the team has finished since taking third just two points back of co-champions Lakeside Blue Ridge and Snowflake in 2007 one year after winning the 2006 crown.

Leading the way were seniors Trevor Clawson and Braden Hancock, who both turned in third-place finishes.

Clawson ran 50.24 to place

third in the 400 meters after finishing fifth in 49.80 a year ago. He also took fifth in the 200 in 23.25 Saturday.

“I’m really happy that I was able to improve myself,” Clawson said of his 400. “I was really hoping to be able to improve that time, too. This year my goal was kind of getting that school record of 49.49. But I have a couple of more chances for that. And third is great. The other guys were fast.

It was great to run with them.”

He’ll try again for the Payson High record at Wednesday’s Meet of Champions at Brophy Prep. If he doesn’t do it there, he plans to try one final time at the Great Southwest in Albuquerque, a meet next month that both he and Hancock have been invited to.

Ball was proud of the performances by both Clawson and Hancock.

“He was just off the podium last year and he tasted it this year,” Ball said of Clawson in the 400. “So it was good success for Trevor and I can’t be happier for a kid that worked so hard. It was a lot of hard work for both of those kids. They just dedicated themselves this summer and were rewarded on the podium.”

Hancock finished third in

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Trevor Clawson (center) ran 50.24 to place third in the 400 meters at the Division 3 state track meet. He also took fifth in the 200 in 23.25. the triple jump with a 42-foot6.25-inch performance, which is quite an improvement over his 20th-place showing in last year’s state meet. He also placed 16th in the long jump (19-11).

“I jumped a good one early on, but scratched by a little,” Hancock said. “I didn’t get one quite as good, but got one good enough to get third. I was hoping to go for the state championship,

but I’ll take third place.”

Although defending 100-meter state champion Wyatt Chapman’s season-ending chain saw injury drew the headlines, Hancock suffered a hamstring injury himself

early this season that sabotaged his shot at a state title in the long jump. Fortunately, the hamstring injury didn’t affect him quite as much in the triple jump.

“He jumped from 20th (last year) to third, which is pretty awesome,” Ball said. “Man, I like what Braden did.”

Clawson also teamed with Chaz Davis, Spencer Herrera and Matt Davis to finish sixth in the 4x400 in 3:29.55. Payson’s 4x800 relay of Herrera, Matt Davis, Ryland Wala and Gerardo Moceri placed eighth in 8:34.11.

Herrera finished sixth in the 800 in 2:00.78, just 0.39 seconds out of fourth and the final spot on the medal stand and 22/100ths of a second behind the fifth-place time.

“He was this far (hands three feet apart) from a medal,” Ball said.

But Herrera corrected him, putting his hands about a foot apart.

“They all came in at the same time, it was so close,” Ball said.

“So that was fantastic.”

Sophomore Korben White finished fifth in the shot put (45-8.5).

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Keith Morris

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SURPRISE – The Longhorns have walked the tightrope all season.

Along the way they’ve savored thrilling victories and endured gut-wrenching defeats.

In a season filled with monumental challenges, they nearly slew their biggest giant on Friday.

Instead, they suffered one final heartbreak.

Payson’s baseball team, the No. 20 seed in the Division 3 state tournament, led No. 4 Scottsdale Christian 3-2 entering the bottom of the seventh inning in their second round battle at Surprise Sports Complex. But the Eagles scored two runs to escape with a 4-3 victory and leave the Longhorns staring at their sixth loss in 11 one-run games.

“The team played with so much heart and I am so proud of them,” said Payson coach Brian Young.

Payson stunned the Eagles by scoring three runs in the top of the first when Ruben Estrada and Hunter Paul walked and scored on Carl Adcock’s two-run triple. Adcock scored on an RBI single by Hunter Lane. But Robert Reaser settled down, limiting the Longhorns to only two hits over the final six innings to give his team a chance. He allowed just four hits, walked four and struck out 12.

“I have to give a lot of credit to their pitcher,” Young said. “He was very tough after the first inning and had a number of pitches that kept our guys off balance.”

But Payson sophomore Jake Beeler threw another strong game after pitching the Longhorns to a 4-1 win over No. 13 Chino Valley in the opening round, allowing just two earned runs. He gave his team a chance to pull a major upset over a team that beat the Longhorns 12-1 and 13-0 in the season-opening Fountain Hills Invitational on Feb. 25-26. Payson finished 14-17 playing the most difficult schedule of any team in the division.

“Jake pitched a great game and we were so close to pulling the upset, but we just made a few too many mistakes to close it out,” Young said.

The Eagles (20-8), coached by former California Angels great Tim Salmon, got on the board with a run in the fifth on a throwing error on a bunt that left a runner at second, a sacrifice bunt and a wild pitch.

They made it a 3-2 game with another run in the sixth on back-toback singles and a sacrifice fly.

Conner Teich led off the bottom of the seventh by reaching first on an infield hit to shortstop Ruben Estrada. “It was a slow grounder and Ruben made an outstanding play to hustle to the ball and get it to first,” Young said. “We thought we had him out but the call went against us. That really was a huge call because if you get the first hitters out it can change the strategy of the inning.”

Teich stole second and went to third as the throw from catcher Hunter Lane went into center field. Young moved the infield in and Jacob Salmon hit the ball to second baseman Hunter Paul, who fired to third baseman Taran Sarnowski to nail Teich. “It was a huge play for us and I thought it may have saved the lead,” Young said.

But Salmon, who reached base on the fielder’s choice, stole second and scored on a single by Reaser to tie the game. The next hitter flew out. Then Sam Gallegos hit a ball that was bouncing through the infield. The Longhorns couldn’t glove it and Reaser scored the winning run.

Payson committed four errors. The Eagles had one.

“It was a tough way to end the season,” Young said. “We just made a few too many mistakes. When you are trying to upset a very good team you have to limit the mistakes and we didn’t do a good enough job in that area.

“Even with four errors and only managing two hits after the first inning, we still almost got the job done. That kind of shows you the

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Payson sophomore Jake Beeler, pitching here in the Longhorns’ opening round win over Chino Valley, allowed just two earned runs in pitching 13 1/3 innings in the state tournament and is a big reason coach Brian Young is excited about next year’s team.

heart and effort of our kids. They played so tough and I was extremely proud of them.

“As a teacher in the classroom, you like to see progress from a pretest to a post-test. If you compare our first two games of the season against SC to this state game, you see a world of improvement.”

Scottsdale Christian (20-8) went on to beat No. 5 Bisbee 12-2 in the quarterfinals on Saturday to move on to the semifinals at face No. 1 Phoenix Northwest Christian on Friday.

The fact that SC scored a lot more runs the next day indicates how much trouble the Eagles had with Beeler, who surrendered just two earned runs.

“Jake is going to be one of the top pitchers in the state next year, he might already be,” Young said. “He just pitched 13 2/3 innings in the state tournament and only gave up two earned runs between the games. He put us in a position to win and we just didn’t quite capitalize on it.”

Young said he’ll miss the team’s three seniors, but can’t wait to get back to work next season.

“This is a really enjoyable group of young men,” he said. “They work hard, are good students, and just a lot of fun to be around. I can’t wait to get back to work with them and wish we could fast forward to February and start a new season.

“I know our guys will work hard in the off season and come back even better next year. These guys have a lot of pride in what they do. They aren’t going to jump up and surprise teams next year. They will all be ready for the grind of the varsity season and are going to do great things.”

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Head coach of the Payson High School football team, Jake Swartwood, said the team is responsible for coming up with the funds for footballs, helmets, weight room equipment, and uniforms and 60 percent of the coaches’ stipends.

“The district pays for 40 percent of mine and the coaches’ salaries, while we have to raise money for the other 60 percent and the proper equipment.”

Jennifer White, the athletic director at Payson High School, said she has been working with Payson Unified School District Superintendent Greg Wyman to help fund the athletic programs.

“The superintendent really supports the athletic programs here,” White said.

White said that next year the athletic department at Payson High School will fund 60 percent of the coaches’ salaries, compared to the current 40 percent.

“This is not the ideal solution, but it is a step in the right direction,” White said.

Swartwood said that the future of Payson High School football funding looks “terrifying.”

“The district wants the team to be entirely self-sufficient,” Swartwood said.

Currently the district and the school pay for travel up to $2,000 and 40 percent of the salaries, everything else that’s needed, the teams have to raise themselves, Swartwood said.

Swartwood said it costs about $1,500 a year, per player on the Payson High School football team.

A good portion of the team’s money comes from the football camps Coach Swartwood and Payson High School host in the off season.

The camps go for about three weeks and bring in thousands of dollars for the team, Swartwood said.

“The camps are a great way to raise money, and also get the players some great practice and bonding time,” Swartwood said.

A booster club that began last year called the “Quarterback Club” raised over $3,000 dollars for the team, Swartwood said.

The Quarterback Club was started by Swartwood to help get members of the community more involved with the team, Assistant Head Coach Carl Curtis said.

Swartwood said it costs $200 to join, each member receives a hat, and a weekly email regarding team and player statistics, standings, and upcoming events.

The team also raises money by selling merchandise at the games, such as T-shirts and hats. A new fundraising tool the team has implemented is in-game advertising, Curtis said.

Curtis said that local companies can sponsor touchdowns or big plays at home games. So when the Payson football team scores, the announcers will say, “That touchdown is courtesy of” the sponsor’s name.

The team raised approximately $47,000 last year, and spent $46,000 Swartwood said.

“This would be almost impossible if it wasn’t for the community,” Swartwood said. “The community is phenomenal, they stepped up and helped with everything the team needed.”

“The football team is working really hard to get the community involved, they are raising team spirit within the school and the community,” White said.

Swartwood said that Principal Brian Maab and AD White understand the importance of safety for the football players.

“Every year the team gets the helmets reconditioned and the team is responsible for paying for that, this year Maab and White split the cost,” Swartwood said.

“We will never sacrifice the players’ helmets,” Curtis said.

“We make sure all of our players have the best helmets.”

Having Hip or Knee Surgery?

Be sure to attend FREE Pre-Op Hip and Knee Surgery Workshops Hip: Thursday, May 14th, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Knee: Thursday, May 28th, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Our rehab services director, Lisa Schultz, will discuss hip and knee replacement surgery and how to help ensure a successful recovery.

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Common cause of hip & knee problems An overview of total hip & knee replacement Preparing for surgery Avoiding post-op problems Preparing your home for your return Hip & Knee replacement exercise guide

To make a reservation to attend, call 928-468-7960.

Can’t make it to the workshops? Then call us to reserve your free copy of the pre-op ortho handbook.

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Rim Country Optimist

Pro Rodeo Committee

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.

Payson Pro Rodeo Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month in the Swiss Village Quality Inn (formerly Best Western) conference building at 6 p.m. New members welcome.

For information, call (928) 4727294.

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.

Beyond Limits A great evening has been planned for this month’s meeting of Beyond Limits from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 12 at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260, Payson.

The evening includes a free meal, music and fellowship. Family members, caregivers and service providers are always welcome.

Beyond Limits is an interdenominational Christian group for adults with developmental disabilities, age 18 and older. The ministry is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit charitable organization. For questions or further information, call Mark or Jennie Smith at (928) 468-8434.

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Mountain Village Foundation

The Mountain Village Foundation meets every second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. to socialize, with the meeting at 6 p.m.

The foundation’s mission is to help the children in need in Pine and Strawberry; sometimes it also provides a helping hand to a family in need.

The group has several fund-raisers a year. To learn more, call (928) 476-5940 for meeting place.

Donations, by check, may be sent to Mountain Village Foundation, P.O. Box 715, Pine, AZ 85544.

Join the Gila County Sheriff’s Posse The Gila County Sheriff’s Posse is looking for new members.

The Posse is a uniformed volunteer group who serve the Sheriff and the people of Northern Gila County.

The Posse is called on for emergencies such as forest fires, floods and snow events as well as many critical daily support roles such as court security, prisoner transports and more.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Gila County Sheriff’s building located just north of Main Street on McLane (this building was also known as the old Gila County Jail).

The public is invited.

Call Ellen Prentice at (928) 9700812 for further information.

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

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

Calling all ladies Have you ever seen a bunch of senior ladies, wildly dressed?

Wearing beautiful, wild Red Hats with lots of feathers? Outrageous jewelry? Ever wonder what they do?

Where they go? Wonder no more.

Come to one of Fancy Flair of Red’s luncheon meetings and see for yourself. Good company and door prizes await you — but most of all FUN! No RSVP needed. If you are 55 to 100, the door’s open. We meet the second Wednesday of every month at different establishments. Contact Queen Mum Mary Smith at 468-8766 for more information.

Rimstones Rock Club The Payson Rimstones Rock Club meets Wednesday, May 13, at the Payson Library, 328 N. McLane Road. The board meeting will be

This meeting is for anyone that is a breast cancer survivor — be it a long-termer or a more recent survivor — all are welcome. For details, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.

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The Soroptimist of Zane Grey Country inducted La Mora Parker-Dumbrow on April 29. La Mora and her husband own the Sears franchise, buying it a year ago. Pictured from left are Inga Chouinard, sponsor; La Mora Dumbrow; and Audrey Wilson, vice president. held at 2:30 p.m. followed by the general meeting at 3:30 p.m.

This month, Patti Polk will be speaking on agate and jaspers of the Southwest. Patti is an author of books on rocks, gems and minerals and has a world-class collection of agate.

Meetings are open to the public.

ing is free. For more information, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.

Breast cancer support

The Rim Country’s Breast Cancer Support Group meets in the common room of the Senior Apartments, 311 S. McLane (the big three story blue building right in back of the high school – on the corner of McLane TOPS meeting and Wade) the second Thursday TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) of every month from 12:30 p.m. to is a non-profit organization that 2:30 p.m.

Leilah Breitler is the group’s May meets every Thursday morning.

14 presenter. Leilah is the founder Weigh in is from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

The meting begins at 8 a.m. and of Pine’s Herb Stop and has worked ends at 8:50 a.m. The group meets as an herbalist for more than 43 at the Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline years.

She has a pharma-assistance Highway, Payson.

Members are there to support diploma and worked in an apotheyour weight loss journey. Anyone cary in Switzerland, which prepared wanting to shed those unhealthy her to become a well-trained herbpounds is welcome. Chapter mem- alist and healthcare professional. bers are very supportive, exchang- She will be speaking on how to ing helpful tips, healthy recipes, boost your immune system naturalbumps in the road and how to have ly, how to maintain a healthy body, smoother sailing. and answer any questions you may Come learn more. The first meet- have.

Lions Club members from Payson and Heber/Overgaard meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Crosswinds Restaurant to formulate plans for a program to educate youngsters on good dental hygiene and decay prevention. The Tooth Fairy’s role in schools and day care centers is an important part of the Lions Club initiative. The public is invited to join the meeting and share ideas on how to make this program succeed.

Payson Tea Party

The Payson Tea Party meets every Thursday night (except holidays) at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are great speakers and/or great interaction each week on local, state and federal issues. All are welcome.

Call (928) 468-1131 for more information.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The public is invited to the Mogollon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution monthly meeting at 1 p.m., Friday, May 15 at Mount Cross Lutheran Church in the log building. The rangers from Camp Verde State Park will give a presentation on a soldier’s life during the Civil War in Arizona under General George Crook. The rangers will be in full Civil War uniform.

For further information, contact Kathy Farrell at (928) 472-9752 or Cathy Boone at (928) 474-3960.

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Nazarene is launching a new ministry, Mothers of Preschoolers. The first meeting is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May at the First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway.

Through the ministry participants will find a place for support, encouraging relationships and practical help, said Dixie Neal, an associate pastor with the church, who will administer the program.

Childcare is provided and the group will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of every month.

For details call Payson First Church of the Nazarene, (928) 4745890; Neal, (619) 990-2025; or Tonya Poshka, (928) 274-3002; or go online to mops.org/payson-mops.

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The Democratic clubs in Payson are having a potluck picnic from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16 in Rumsey Park, Ramada 4.

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The Rim Country Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society meets at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16 at the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Holy Nativity, corner of Easy Street and Bradley.

The guest speaker will be Carolina Butler. Butler will be speaking on the oral history of the Yavapai people. Refreshments and snacks will be available and guests are always welcome.

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4. BIG Rummage and Bake Sale with many ESTATE ITEMS: Saturday, May 16, 2015, 7 AM - 2 PM at Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 West Airport Road - Benefitting Mission for Mason and Rock of Ages Lutheran Church. Mason Molyneux, born 4/1/15 is suffering from Hirschsprung’s enterocolitis and has had three operations. Items for sale: baked goods, baby items, keyboard, household items, bedding, antiques, collectibles, “Gone with the Wind” collectible plates, tools, and furniture.

6. 510 E. Timber Dr. Fri. & Sat. May 15 & 16 from 9am to 3pm: Antique Table w/4 chairs, Luggage, Child Safety Gate, Fan, Patio Chair Pads/Cushions, Lost of Household and Misc. items. Men’s & Women’s Clothes 7. 207 N. Mogollion Trail, Sat. May 16 from 8am to 3pm: Assorted Kitchenware, Bedding, Bath, Basketts, Pictures, Bar Stools, Cook Books, Casettes/Tapes, DVD’s & Games, Suit cases and More!

8. 6394 Bradshaw Dr. (Pine), Sat. May 16 from 8am to 2pm: Computer Desk w/Copy Machine and Chair $80. Jack Hammer, $275, Honda Rebel (2002), 250cc, $1200. Blonde wood Entertainment Center w/lots of Glass, $150.

Hide-A-Bed $295. Child’s White Desk w/Chair, $45. Tools and More!

9. 901 W. Chatham Drive, Fri. Sat. & Sun. May 15, 16 & 17 from 8am to 3pm: Estate Sale Items: Furniture, Kitchenware, Electric Mobility Scooter, Walkers, TV’s Some Jewelry, Dolls, Firearms, 901 W. Chatham Dr.

YARD SALES 1. 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! 10. Street Sale (Fredanovich Circle) Fri. & Sat. May 15 & 16 from 7am to 3pm: THE BIG BAD BEST STREET SALE! Tools, Furniture, Baby/Children Stuff, Stained Glass Supplies and Much Much More!

11. STULER ESTATE SALE Fri-Sun May 15, 16 & 17 8am - 4pm 911 W. Country Lane New cabin furniture: sofa table, end table, stool, , hall tree, gun racks & small side table; Camera equipment; Dining table 4/4 chairs; Like new recliner and glider w/foot stool; Roll top desk; Books; Beds; Night stands; Dressers; Gun cabinets; Ammunition for all you western buffs; Western holsters; Rifle sheaths; Black powder stuff; Fly fishing gear of all sorts; Hand tools; Water fountains; Dishes; Small appliances; Refrigerator; Camping gear; Heaters—-Oil ones, Eden Pure, Heat Surge; Garage full; Too many things to list...

J&D Enterprises

GENERAL

RVS

PT Mornings Customer Service, Clean-up, Maintenance, Self-Starter, Dependable, Great for a Retiree; Apply at Circle H Car Wash in Payson.

HEALTH CARE 2006 Bounder Diesel, 34’ Three Slides, Equipped for Full Timing.

See at 1202 N. Hillcrest Dr. Payson 928-468-0077

ATVS 2012 Artic Cat 4WD Quad 50th Anniversary Edition, Has New Pistons, Rings, Values and Head Runs Excellent. Asking $3,500.obo 928-970-2099

CARS 2001 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4x4r $2,000. Call 928-951-1962 CAR-TRUCK-CYCLE WANTED WANTED VEHICLE with under 100k miles priced below $3000. Also want Pre-1980 MOTORCYCLE. Will do repairs to both.

928-468-7060.

Out-of-Town Owner,Flying in for Quick sale: 1992 Cadillac Deville,$1000.

1994 Cadillac Concourse,$1200.

1997 Hull Trailer,7x17, $2200.

Avail. to see May 14.Cash; 928-978-2192

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

Now $7,495.

3. 1309 N. William Tell Circle, Fri. Sat. & Sun. May 15, 16 & 17 from 7am to ?: Something Must For Everyone - Moving Sale: EVERYTHING MUST GO!

2005 Chevy Trail Blaizer 4x4, All Extras, Priced Reduced to $6250.

RVS 1999 Class “A” 28’ Motor Home, One Owner, Very Clean, Low Mileage, No Slide Outs, $13,500. Call 928-300-6779

COOK & DIETARY AIDE NEEDED

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

2006 Dodge Dakota 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT. Crew cab. 79,800 miles. Magnum Ho. V8. With auto transmission. Atlantic Blue with Camper Shell painted same color. Bed liner, custom chrome 17 wheels and custom dual exhaust. Full extended warranty from Dodge that is good until March 9, 2017 or 104,833 miles. $10,900.00 Located in Payson AZ. 928-978-2730 or 928-478-6068.

Mike or Connie. $10,900.

928-978-2730

EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL Office Assistant

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

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.

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

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

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

Apply in person at:

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 CASE MANAGER: Provide case management services for SMI, Substance Abuse population and children/families. Min. req: HS/GED plus 4 years exp in BH or combined BH education and exp with at least 1-year case mgmt. exp; 21 yrs of age HABILITATION TECH Part-time position in an innovative Habilitation setting, providing training, supervision and therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements: 21 yrs of age, good driving record, dependable, pass fingerprint clearance.

Experience helpful but training is provided Generous benefit package.

Bilingual encouraged.

Submit application/resume to: Horizon Human Services, 600 E. HWY 260 #8, Payson, AZ 85547 AA/EOE/M/F D/V

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

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

LABORERS Laborer Wanted, Must have Valid Driver’s License Reliable Transportation and Pass a Drug Screening Test: Leave Message, Benefits; 928-237-0397

RESTAURANTS

Day and evening shifts.

Applications available at guardhouse on Rim Club Parkway.

Submit to hmyers@therimgolfclub.org

Arby’s Shift Managers & Team Members

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

107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541

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

HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873 Lil Red Tractor Services

I bring my dump trailer to you! $85.00 you load my dump trailer and I haul away for you.

Includes dump fees 1 hour load time ($42.50 per half hour over) No hazardous waste!

Dirt or rock limited to 1 ton.

I also offer Compact tractor services. Firewise, Driveway grating, small backhoe for ditch clean out etc. Tractor work is $75.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum Servicing, Payson, Hunter Creek, Christopher Creek, Heber, Forest Lakes, Pine and Strawberry Monday- Friday (928) 478-9959 Chris

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

“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

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 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.

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

HOUSEKEEPING

Experienced Servers & Dishwashers

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

A AFFORDABLE 1 HANDYMAN Custom Quality Home Maintenance Repairs & Remodeling Trades Master Whatever Needs Done!

Steve @ 928-978-4861

TRUCKS

1998 Honda CRV 4x4 SUV, Sale Price $2995.

2006 Chevy Aveo, 4dr, 5sp, Perfect First Time Buyer Car, $4,450.

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

ATV, 5’x17.6’, all steel, $1550/obo.

Spare bearings, repacked tires balanced, Glenn, 928-978-6007.

Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375 2011 Ford F150 FX-Ford, Like New, 49K Miles, Fully Loaded, Was $33,995. Now $29,995. Save $3000.

CONSTRUCTION

1x3 CD

TRACTORS

AUTOS/VEHICLES

2. Elk Ridge Community Yard Sale: 610 E. Hunter Drive & 617 & 620 E. Phoenix St. Fri. & Sat. May 15 & 16 Starting at 8am.

GET ON THE MAP! The Payson Roundup Yard Sale Map that is.

Get the best results!

LANDSCAPING

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

Health Insurance

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

NOW HIRING CNA’S, RN’S & LPN’S 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:

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

Tuesday & Friday 1x3 CD

Specialists Housekeeper Position Part-Time Housekeeper needed at Tonto Creek Camp (Camp Tontozona) in Payson.

Must have reliable transportation, and a clean background.

Compensation + possible studio housing. Please submit your resume and/or experience via email ONLY. todd@TontoCreekCamp.org

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

928-951-0859 FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts

2)) Your 1st Service 2))

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

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!

www.TomRUSSELLinsurance.com

OakLeaf Yardworks

928-474-1233

Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming.

All work affordable.

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

Since 1994 - Behind Fargo’s Steakhouse

Turning 65?

We’re the LOCAL Pros!

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Spring< <<

Positively Payson

Yourself over

to Aspen

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

Cove!

APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •

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

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE Dominion Real Estate at Payson 8BR,4BA Hm w/Bus Oppor.

4488 sq.ft. $315K Realtor/S.Campbell 602-550-7110

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

ASPEN COVE

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

(928) 474-8042

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

Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!

Forest Hills Condominiums

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

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

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

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 2 BR. 2 BA. Manufactured Home, large lot in Payson. Covered deck, carport, new int paint, $8,500. 480-390-8901 ro 480-250-3404

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

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

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

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.

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.

Clean 1B/1.5Ba, Fully Furnished Newly Remodeled Home on a Quiet Pine tree cul-de-sac, ideal for retiree or professional person, $875.mo includes W/D, Water 480-284-5998

See Manager for details Phone (928) 468-5650 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298 Lazy “D” Ranch RV Park Studio, Apts. & RV Spaces for Rent - Call for Availablity Water/Sewer/Trash & Cable Included 928-474-2442 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

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

Now Renting!

Rentals CD

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

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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

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

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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 Pine Prudential Rentals x3

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Property Management

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

703 W. Saddle Ln., 3BD, 2BD . . . . . . . . . . . $950 89 Milky Way, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 700 N. Snead, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 200 E. Malibu Dr. D2, 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . $800 205 E. Forest Dr. #11, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . $525 607 S. Beeline Hwy Sp19, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . $460

FURNISHED HOMES 1305 N. Canelot, 5BD, 3BA . . . . . . . $2600

BISON COVE CONDOS 200 E. Malibu Dr. Units C4 and C8 available Pine Model, 2BD, 2BA Unfurnished $800 Furnished $950

Independently Owned & Operated

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

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 Nice 5th wheel trailer for rent $450.00 a month, big slide out, furnished, a/c, microwave, sewer, trash, included also RV Spaces available for $256.55.mo Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, and Game room Call Shawn at 928-474-2406 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

LEGAL NOTICES 15760: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/2015 ARIZONA SUPERIOR COURT, COUNTY OF GILA In re the Marriage of: Jorge Efren Fuentes Hernandez, Petitioner, and Arcelia Fimbres Vargas, Respondent.

Case No. DO-201500002 SUMMONS (Petition for Dissolution of Marriage).

TO: ARCELIA FIMBRES VARGAS: STREET ADDRESS: AVENIDA 18 DE MARZO Y HIDALGO (COLONIA LA ESPERANZA #110; CITY, STATE, ZIP: CASAS GRANDES, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO 31631. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this Court. If served within Arizona, you shall appear and defend within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons and Petition upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If served outside of the State of Arizona whether by direct service, or by publication - you shall appear and defend within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Petition upon you is complete, exclusive of the day of service. Service by publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service by mail must include signature confirmation or certified mail, signed return receipt signed by the party to be served; and, an Affidavit filed with the Court by the serving party stating (a) that the summons and a copy of the pleading and other documents being served were dispatched to the party being served; (b) that such papers were in fact received by the party as evidenced by the receipt, or copy of the signature confirmation containing the signature of the party served and cash register receipt or package label, a copy of which shall be attached to the Affidavit, and (c) the date of receipt by the party being served and the date of the return of the receipt or signature confirmation to the sender. Service by mail shall be deemed complete from the date of receipt by the party being served, provided that no default may be had on such service until the required affidavit has been filed. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file and Answer/Response or other proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing

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TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of an. Answer/Response or other response upon the Petition. A copy of the Summons and Petition, together with all accompanying and attached documents in the above entitled matter, can be obtained from the Petitioner at: JORGE EFREN FUENTES HERNANDEZ, 1107 S. MCLANE RD #24, PAYSON, AZ 85541. Either spouse, or both spouses, may file in the conciliation court a petition invoking the jurisdiction of the court for the purpose of preserving the marriage by effecting conciliation between the parties. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSON WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY PARTIES AT LEASE THREE (3) JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULED COURT PROCEEDING. SIGNED AND SEALED THIS DATE: ANITA EXCOBEDO, CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT, GILA COUNTY By: /s/ , Deputy Clerk 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 Auxiliary’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.

15764: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/2015 No. CV2014-00144 / RUTZ PROPERTIES LLC v LEWIS SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION STERNFELS & WHITE, P.L.L.C. Shawn C. White, Esq., SBN: 022755 Frederick C. Horn, Esq., SBN015458 16803 E. Palisades Blvd. Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 Telephone: (480) 816-9985 Facsimile: (480) 816-5342 Email: swhite@sternfelslaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiffs IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA RUTZ PROPERTIES, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL G. LEWIS ; KENNETH M. WARD; LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORP.; CHAPARRAL PINES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, an unknown association; JOHN DOES I-X; JANE DOES I-X; ABC CORPORATIONS I-X; XYZ PARTNERSHIPS I-X; UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ANY DECEASED DEFENDANTS, I-X; PARTIES IN POSSESSION I-X; SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS, I-X; GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, I-X, Defendants. No. CV 201400144 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO DEFENDANTS MICHAEL G. LEWIS ; KENNETH M. WARD; LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORP.; CHAPARRAL PINES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, an unknown association; JOHN DOES I-X; JANE DOES I-X; ABC CORPORATIONS I-X; XYZ PARTNERSHIPS I-X; UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ANY DECEASED DEFENDANTS, I-X; PARTIES IN POSSESSION I-X; SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS, I-X; GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, I-X, THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, UNKOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ANY DECEASED DEFENDANT AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH A REDEEMABLE INTEREST IN GILA COUNTY TAX PARCEL ID 302-87-614 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this court. If served within Arizona, you appear and defend within 20 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If served out of the State of Arizona — whether by direct service, by registered or certified mail, or by publication — you shall appear and defend within 30 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you is complete, exclusive of the day of service. Where process is served upon the Arizona Director or Insurance as an insurer’s attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this state, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer to plead until expiration of 40 days after date of such service upon the Director. Service by registered or certified mail within the State of Arizona is complete 30 days after the date of receipt by the party being served. Service by publication is complete 30 days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona

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Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete 30 days after filing the Affidavit of Compliance and return receipt or Officer’s Return, RCP 4; ARS Sections 20-222, 28-502, 28-503.

Copies of the pleadings filed herein may be obtained by contacting the Clerk of the Superior Court, Gila County, located at 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY PARTIES AT LEAST THREE JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULED COURT PROCEEDING. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of the Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon the Plaintiff’s attorney. RCP 10(d); ARS Section 12-311, RCP 5.

The name and address of Plaintiff’s attorneys are: Shawn C. White, Frederick C. Horn, STERNFELS & WHITE, P.L.L.C. 16803 E. Palisades Blvd.

Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 SIGNED AND SEALED THIS DATE: 10/1/14 By Illegible Clerk 15773: 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MOHAVE COUNTY In the Matter of: ETHAN DOUGLAS HARRINGTON (Name of Minor Child) Dated: February 24, 2015 Case Number: SV 2015-07001 NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: Your rights may be affected. (ESTE ES UN AVISO LEGAL. Sus derechos podrian ser afectados.)

An Important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or the other court papers, contact an attorney for legal advice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PETITIONER: TANYA GARCIA has filed a Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship with the Mohave County Superior Court regarding the above named child or children and FATHER / STEVEN HARRINGTON Name of parent or

parents whose rights are to be terminated, as well as any other known interested parties’ names.

NOTICE OF HEARING AN INITIAL HEARING HAS BEEN SET TO CONSIDER THE PETITION: HEARING DATE: June 12, 2015 TIME: 2:30 PM BEFORE: HONORABLE RICK LAMBERT HEARING PLACE: (x) 2001 College Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 NOTICE: You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding.

Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) days before your scheduled court date.

The failure to appear at the Initial Hearing, Pretrial Conference, Status Conference or Termination Adjudication Hearing, without good cause, may result in a finding that the parent, guardian or Indian custodian has waived legal rights and is deemed to have admitted the allegations in the Petition.

Failure to appear at the Initial Hearing, Pretrial Conference, Status conference or Termination Adjudication Hearing, without good cause, may result in a finding that the parent, guardian or Indian custodian has waived legal rights and is deemed to have admitted the allegations in the Petition.

The hearings may go forward in the absence of the parent, guardian or Indian custodian and may result in the termination of parental rights based upon the record and evidence presented.

15776: 5/5, 5/12/2015 Separate sealed bids for construction of C.C. Cragin Raw Water Penstock Phase 1 will be received (Name of Contract)

by Town of Payson from bidders.

(Owner) Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on JUNE 3, 2015 at (Time) (Date) Town of Payson, Town Clerk Office, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541 .

The work to be performed under this project shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to construct the facilities and features called for by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and as shown on the DRAWINGS.

LEGAL NOTICES Phase 1 of the C.C. Cragin Raw Water Penstock pipe designed to provide raw water conveyance from the existing concrete tailrace connection box at the SRP generating station to Penstock Station 358+00 and includes 18 inch ductile iron piping, drain lines, combination air/vacuum release valve assemblies, valves, fittings and other appurtenances.

This project is funded by Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) .

Plans and specifications have been prepared by Sunrise Engineering, Inc. and will be available after MAY 5, 2015 at their office at 2152 S Vineyard, Suite 123, Mesa, AZ 85210 , telephone ( 480 ) 768-8600 , upon receipt of $ 125.00 for each set picked up (or $175.00 mailed). These costs are non-refundable.

The ENGINEER for this Contract will be the Town of Payson and they will be represented by LaRon Garrett, P.E. as Public Works Director.

A pre-bid tour will be held on MAY 21st , 2015, at 10:00 a.m., leaving from the office of the Owner (Date) (Time) at 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541. Attendance at the pre-bid tour is mandatory.

(Location of Office) Names of those in attendance will be recorded.

Bidders shall comply with all federal, state and local nondiscrimination statutes in the operation, implementation and delivery of, including state and federal civil rights and disabilities laws. In particular, the contractor shall ensure that the Town of Payson’s obligation for program, facility and service accessibility in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act are complied with in all activities arising under this contract, and shall hold harmless the Town of Payson for any and all loss, including but not limited to damages, costs or expenses, incurred or arising from any alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act under the auspices of this contract unless resulting from an intentional or actual negligent act of the Town of Pay-

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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 son and its employees.

Failure to comply with the nondiscrimination or accessibility requirements herein shall be construed as nonperformance and may result in termination of funding, civil action or both.

The prevailing rate of wages, as determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor, in accordance with the Davis-Bacon act, shall be paid for each craft or type of labor needed to perform the contract. This is also an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) project.

Bidders on this project will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11518, 11246, and 11375, as well as other Federal Regulations indicated in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. 15782: 5/12, 5/19, 5/26/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Trust Estate of: JANE C. EILENFELDT, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that David J. Eilenfeldt has accepted his appointment as Successor Trustee of THE EILENFELDT FAMILY TRUST dated September 22, 1999, as amended, which completely amended and restated that certain trust originally dated June 4, 1987, and which was made irrevocable on March 4, 2015. All persons having claims against the decedent’s Trust Estate are required to present their claims within the time prescribed in A.R.S. § 14-3803, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Successor Trustee, c/o Nearhood Law Offices, PLC, 7537 East McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85250.

THE EILENFELDT FAMILY TRUST dated September 22, 1999, as amended, which completely amended and restated that certain trust originally dated June 4, 1987, and which was made irrevocable on March 4, 2015 By: /s/ David J. Eilenfeldt, David J. Eilenfeldt, Sole Successor Trustee STATE OF ARIZONA))ss. County of Maricopa) The foregoing Notice to Creditors was acknowledged before me, the undersigned Notary Public, this 2nd day of April, 2015, by David J. Eilenfeldt, in his capacity as Sole Successor Trustee of THE EILENFELDT FAMILY TRUST dated September 22, 1999, as amended, which completely amended and restated that certain trust originally dated June 4, 1987, and which was made irrevocable on March 4, 2015.

My Commission Expires: September 17, 2017; /s/ Joanna L. Knittle, Notary Public 15783: 5/1, 5/15, 5/19/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: GOLDEN STAR MINE, LLC File No. L-20024726 II. The address of the known place of business is: 16 N. Star Vale Dr. SPC 67, Star Valley, AZ 85541-3984.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Steven P. Oman, 8664 E. Chama Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers.

The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Cvetko Fink, Podturn 85a, 8350 Dolenjske Toplice, Slovenija.

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 Bich’ 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.

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Payson Roundup SPORTS Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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Horns to take on Empire minus starter

Paulson pitches Horns past Lobos

From page 1B

roundup sports editor

game.

With their spark plug gone, the Longhorns needed offense wherever they could get it. And they got it from just about everyone, collecting 10 hits off of Richelyn Villanueva.

No. 9 hitter Karlie Smith delivered an RBI single in the fifth that scored Becky Bauer to tie the game 1-1. Bauer went 2-for-3.

After Arissa Paulson drilled the first pitch she saw in the sixth over the left-field fence to make it 3-2, the Longhorns came up with their season on the line in the seventh.

And senior Payton Petersen led off with her second hit. Like most catchers, she’s usually removed for a courtesy runner. However, coach Curtis Johnson kept her in the game, deciding her experience was more valuable than the speed advantage freshman Jodi Taylor offered. It paid off as she aggressively took third with a head-first slide on a Bauer single.

She then scored the tying run on

Payson wins quarterfinal despite managing just 4 hits against Snowflake by

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Payson’s Aubrielle Paulson collides with Winslow catcher Hailey Bramson at home plate during the first inning of Saturday’s semifinal game. Paulson was out and was ejected from the game when umpires felt she lowered her shoulder for the collision, but these photographs show that wasn’t the case. a sacrifice fly by Jewel Johnson.

Payson’s victory ended Winslow’s streak of playing in the championship game for six straight years. The Bulldogs eliminated the Longhorns in the semifinals two years ago.

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Members of Payson’s 4x800 relay team that placed eighth in the state meet are (from left to right) Gerardo Moceri, Ryland Wala, Spencer Herrera and Matt Davis.

White bests PR in shot put From page 1B Ball said. “He was ranked 13th coming in with a throw of 42-0, and he had a big throw in the prelims that got him into the finals.

Three feet, that’s a huge PR (personal record) in a big meet. That’s pretty awesome.”

White was thrilled with his performance.

“My goal was to beat my PR, which was 42-0 and I beat it by three feet and (8.5) inches,” he said. “I was really surprised. It was really cool. I’m pretty pumped about the shot put.”

He said he likes the discus best, but that didn’t go so well for him as he entered the meet ranked No. 9 but finished 12th (123-9). He said he’ll work on both events to be ready to improve in next year’s state meet.

“I was ranked ninth in the discus, but I just didn’t have a good day,” he said. “I’m going to work this summer and all next year so I can come here do well at state.”

Moceri finished 17th in the 3200 in 10:07.99 and 21st in the 1600 in 4:41.48.

Chaz Davis didn’t qualify for the 100 finals, running 11.70 and placing sixth in his heat and 20th overall. He ran 24.43 in the 200 prelims, but didn’t make the finals. Bowen Sweeney also didn’t qualify for the 100 finals with an 11.83 in his heat, which left him 22nd. He finished 21st in the high jump (5-8).

The Longhorns’ 4x100 of Blythe Smith, Chaz Davis, Sweeney and

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Braden Hancock finished third in the triple jump with a 42-foot-6.25-inch performance.

Clawson didn’t finish after dropping the baton.

Sophomore Francisco Apodaca finished 23rd in the discus (1034) and 26th in the shot put (3011.25).

The Longhorns didn’t score in the girls meet, which Show Low won with 68.5 points.

Neither of Payson’s girls relays qualified for the finals. The 4x800 team of Kandace Baez, Anna Schouten, MacKenzie Mann and Abby Greenleaf finished 12th in 10:42.89. Baez, Mann and Greenleaf were joined by Taryn North for a 17th-place finish in the 4x400 (4:34.73).

Greenleaf placed 24th in the 1600 in 6:18.10.

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PHOENIX – The formula for success Payson’s top-seeded softball team has followed all season didn’t exactly come together as usual in the Longhorns’ Division 3 state quarterfinal game against No. 9 Snowflake on Friday night at the Rose Mofford Complex in Phoenix.

Dominant pitching, sound defense and timely hitting have combined to make Payson a team no foe wants to see on their schedule.

While the pitching shackled the Lobos, the defense committed a couple of errors and the Longhorns managed just four hits against Tori Flake.

But Payson capitalized on four walks, a hit batter, an error and a passed ball in a 6-1 victory.

Of course, with a pitcher like Arissa Paulson, a team doesn’t need offense and can usually afford a miscue or two in the

field.

And that was the case as the junior fired a three-hitter with 12 strikeouts as Payson won its 28th game in a row to improve to 33-1.

Snowflake’s only run was unearned thanks to a fourth-inning error that helped lead-off hitter Shayna Austin score after reaching on a single. She went 2-for-3 in the game.

The Lobos stranded four runners.

Payson made the most of its opportunities, stranding just three runners.

Lead-off hitter Aubrielle Paulson ignited the offense, going 2-for-3 with a run.

Cori Barnett went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run. Anilese Hayes reached base three times, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a run. Payton Petersen drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.

The Longhorns scored twice in the first on two walks, a hit batter, an error and a sacrifice fly. They added three in the third on a hit, a walk and Barnett’s line shot over the center field fence. They added one in the fifth when Aubrielle Paulson led off with a single and went to third on an error and came home on a Sadie Dunman groundout.