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Flood of problems Can Fossil Creek reservation system protect stream and rescue rescuers? by
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roundup staff reporter
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roundup editor
Don’t read this. Really, go do something else. Especially if you’re a fisherman. Otherwise, all you grown-ups wishing you could some day catch a 13-pound trout, just go do something useful, instead of sitting around reading the paper. But if you’re a kid — who has got no clue how to fish —
you can stay. Because the Payson Wildlife Fair on Saturday was pretty darn cool. Where else can you pet a monster boa constrictor? Use a free fishing pole? Take a ride in a canoe on a perfect spring day? Cover your ears as the varmint callers squeal? Put an arrow in the bull’s-eye?
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Star Valley speeds soared during hiatus by
Teresa McQuerrey
roundup staff reporter
The Town of Star Valley will turn on the Highway 260 cameras for its photo enforcement program Friday, May 20 — perhaps curtailing the soaring number of drivers speeding through town since the cameras shut down. However, the reprieve will likely prove temporary — since state lawmakers have banned speed cameras on state highways entirely starting in the upcoming fiscal year. The town turned off the cameras in mid-March after the Arizona attorney general said the oper-
Last year, an estimated 130,000 people jammed into Fossil Creek, leaving behind trash, stinky messes and exhausted rescuers — called in more than 240 times to rescue hikers in flip-flops and drunken cliff jumpers. One man died swimming in a pool near the popular waterfall and another 200-plus hikers needed help getting out, either because they didn’t plan for the grueling hike out or injured themselves. Most of those rescues took place during the peak summer months, taxing local resources, like the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department and local search and rescue groups. On April 1, the Forest Service implemented some controls. Until Oct. 1, visitors coming in on either the Photo courtesy Rim Country Search and Rescue road from Camp Verde or the four-mile trail from Some 130,000 people inundated Fossil Creek last Strawberry will need a $6 year and 240 of them needed to be rescued, overtaxpermit that guarantees a ing the efforts of volunteers. parking space. The Forest Service says it is working on a long-term plan to manage the area’s use, which is now as popular as the trek up Camelback Mountain in the Valley. Pine Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris said hiking up the Fossil Springs Trail to the trailhead in Strawberry is akin to hiking Camelback Mountain on a summer afternoon, except the four-mile-long Fossil Springs Trail has 1,500 feet of elevation gain.
ators (Redflex in Star Valley’s case) must have private investigator licenses for its employees. The company complied with the order and last week both Scottsdale and Phoenix resumed their photo enforcement programs, said Tim Grier, Star Valley’s town manager/attorney. “We wanted to alert drivers that the program is resuming in advance of it going operational,” he told the Roundup. The cameras did continue to record speeds on the highway even when they weren’t snapping photos for tickets. The results shocked town officials.
• See Star Valley, page 2A
Volunteers save rider after fall by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
A man was airlifted to a Valley hospital Friday after falling off his horse and badly injuring his arm. The man, in his 50s, was riding with his wife on the Highline Trail east of Payson when he fell off his horse 3.2 miles west of the 260 Trailhead around 1:40 p.m., said Bill Pitterle, Tonto Rim Search and Rescue commander. It is unclear what led to the fall, but the man landed and broke his arm. Sgt. Rodney Cronk with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office hiked in to see if the man could ride or walk out, but the man was in a lot of pain, Pitterle said. Christopher Creek Fire Department firefighters hiked in and splinted the man’s arm and TRSAR
hauled the man out by hand 3.2 miles on a litter. “It was a pretty long trip,” Pitterle said. “I am still sore from it.” The man was later airlifted to a Valley hospital. Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd thanked TRSAR and the fire department for their coordinated response.
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So, here’s the good news. The Forest Service has a plan to keep Rim Country from burning down to ash and mudslides. Here’s the bad news. The massive environmental impact statement necessary to award thinning contracts on 1.4 million acres won’t be done until 2020. Even then, it might take years for a timber company to actually get around to thinning the tree thickets. In the meantime, preliminary studies have documented the soaring risk of a devastating crown fire on virtually every forested acre in Rim Country — including the watershed of the C.C. Cragin Reservoir on which Payson’s economic future depends. Forester Randy Fuller said the existing forest is in terrible shape, thanks to a century of grazing, logging and fire suppression. “It’s a biological desert in some areas. We’ve got 800 trees per acre where we should be averaging 125. We’re seeing lots and lots
of density-related mortality. There’s so many trees they’re killing each other — like throwing one piece of pizza in the middle of the room — the big guy is going to get it and the rest of us are going to starve.” The trees have grown in such tight thickets that virtually the entire forest is now vulnerable to crown fires, where on a dry, windy day the fire can race through the forest faster than a man can run. “We’re fighting these high-severity canopy fires that are just taking out everything. When we get a fire, it will take 200 years to get the trees back — if they come back at all. Our fuels are just completely out of whack.” Sixteen Forest Service experts on everything from tree growth to goshawks hosted the hearing at Messinger Payson Funeral Home on the draft of the largest single environmental impact statement in U.S. history, an effort to lay out the guidelines for the eventual treatment of 1.4 million acres. The study will include all of Rim Country, both above and below the Rim. The effort is part of the
Study on thinning plan in Rim Country will take years
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The Forest Service gathered comments last week in Payson on a plan to use controlled burns like this one and logging companies to thin 1.4 million acres of badly overgrown ponderosa pine forest.
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Payson native Paige Creasy has reigned all year as Junior Teen Queen. Rodeo returns to Payson Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week.
Payson, she is in eighth grade at Rim Country Middle School and a National Junior Honor Society student with a straight A grade average. As Payson Rodeo’s Teen Queen, her service theme is “8 Seconds to NO,” an anti-drug slogan she hopes will remind young people that it only
takes eight seconds to say no to drugs — which is also how long a bull rider has to stay on to score points. Her career goal is to become a large animal veterinarian. Among the other rodeo royalty at this weekend’s events are Miss Rodeo Arizona Alanna Hamilton; Miss Teen Rodeo Arizona Codi Ross; and Miss Turquoise Circuit Nicole Nelson. This year there will be an equestrian team of eight riders participating with creative routines for both the Tough Enough to Wear Pink performance Friday, May 20 and the patriotic performance Saturday, May 21.
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Hwy., Suite 2, is hosting an informative talk on muscle checking and kinesiology with Shiranda Deerwoman, M.A. Learn how and why muscle checking works and some valuable uses for identifying and healing what causes you distress and dissatisfaction. The event is from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 19. To register, call 928-472-7120 or just show up. For more information, contact Shiranda at 480-2145055 or go to www.healwhatcausedit.com.
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The public is invited to a cello and piano concert at 5:17 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 featuring cellist, guitarist and songwriter Michael G. Ronstadt, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., and now based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Angeline Ng will collaborate on the piano. Works performed will include a Bach Cello Suite, a Haydn Piano Sonata, Debussy’s Cello Sonata and Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango. Please RSVP for location to Angeline at 928-951-4853 or email justangeline@aol. com.
Energy healing introduction
Join Healing Arts Professional, Shiranda Deerwoman for an introduction to the Reiki System of Natural Healing. This introductory program is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 19 and is hosted by Healthy Perspectives, 1107 S. Beeline Hwy., Suite 2. To register, call 928-472-7120 or just show up. For more information, contact Shiranda at 480-214-5055 or go to www. healwhatcausedit.com.
University update
Gary Cordell, Rim Country Educational Foundation president, will present an update on the Payson University Project from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. The presentation will include a power point slide show indicating proposed placement of administration buildings and student housing, as well as the hotel and conference center. The Payson Tea Party hosts the program. For more information, call 928-951-6774.
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At the Mazatzal Casino
There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529). • Summer Spectacular, now through Sept. 5: Earn 2X entries every Monday! Drawings held July 2 $500 Home Depot Gift Card (10 winners); July 3 $500 cash (5 winners); July 4 $500 cash (5 winners) and Grand Prize of a Pontoon Boat. More drawings held Sept. 3 $2,300 cash (5 winners); Sept. 4 $500 cash (5 winners); Sept. 5 $500 cash (5 winners) plus Grand Prize of a 2016 Fiat! • Hot $100: Win $100 Maz Cash every hour on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Oriental Buffet $10: May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant. • Neon Circus Brooks & Dunn Tribute: May 21, 9:30 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of show.
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Memoir author Patricia Brooks is the guest speaker at the Arizona Professional Writers Rim Country district meeting at noon, Wednesday, May 18. The meeting is at a new location, Majestic Rim Retirement Living chapel at 310 East Tyler Parkway, Payson. At 2 p.m., Saturday, May 21 the Payson Public Library hosts seven Payson authors presenting new works in the library’s meeting room. Authors include: Richard E. “Ric” Hinkie, David T. Sweet, Linda Westcott, Carole Mathewson, Nancy Brackman, Mari Janacek and Sherry Engler. Both programs are free and open to the public. The library is located at 328 N. McLane Road.
Memoir author to speak
The Arizona Professional Writers Rim Country district meets at noon, Wednesday, May 18. The group will be meeting at a new location, Majestic Rim Retirement Living chapel at 310 East Tyler Parkway, Payson. The featured speaker this month is Patricia Brooks. In an encouraging and insightful presentation, Brooks will help you capture your untold story that must be told. Through her presentation, Write the Memoir you’re Afraid to Write, she will share with you how to write this memoir to your own satisfaction so you can face your fears, get past the facts and conquer the story’s emotional truth. With tips and techniques from her daring new second memoir, “Three Husbands and a Thousand Boyfriends,” Brooks will inspire you to take the necessary steps to keep a working journal, write weekly goals and make no excuses about what you write. She will stimulate your creative talents by showing you how to break through your silence, find your voice and give yourself permission to tell your story. This event is free and open to the public. No RSVPs required.
Acting classes offered
Acting classes with the Humor Me Theater Troop start at 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 18. Participants must be 17 or older. The classes are at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. For more information call Kathleen Kelly, 928-468-1614.
Shelby School informational program set May 18
The Shelby School in Tonto Village is a state chartered and tuition-free institution. Find out more about it and its “Accesses Academics through the Arts” at a meeting Wednesday, May 18 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Come at 6 p.m. for refreshments and a mix-and-mingle with staff members. A presentation is slated for 6:30 p.m., followed by a question and answer session.
School concerts
The Payson High School Concert Band and Choir present a year-ending concert at
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 18 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Seniors will be showcased, as this will be their last concert at Payson Unified School District students. Band Jam XIX plans a concert on the grass at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19 at the Rim Country Middle School field behind the gym. Bring dinner and don’t forget the chair and/or blanket.
Open house at Pine clinic The Banner Health Pine Clinic, 6152 W. Hardscrabble Mesa Rd., has an open house scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, May 19. Residents of the community are invited to visit and meet Dr. Tammy Adams, who will be seeing patients.
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The Payson Sport Shoe Program will begin distributing baseball shoes and some equipment at Green Valley Park this week. The program, a mission of Payson United Methodist Church, gives clean and sanitized used shoes to children participating in Payson baseball and soccer programs. Distribution will take place at Green Valley Park on the lawn just west of the Parks and Recreation office from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 19, and again from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 20, Monday, May 23 and Thursday, May 26. Shoes and other available equipment are free.
Spring rodeo opens Thursday
Get out to the Payson Event Center the evening of Thursday, May 19. Gates open at 5 p.m. and contests start at 6 p.m. Admission is just a can of food for area food banks. The competition includes barrel racing and roping events, there will also be mutton bustin’ and steer riding for youngsters. The Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo performances are at the PEC at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, with gates opening at 5 p.m. See details in this week’s special edition of the Rim Review.
Amnesty “Lunch Letters”
Payson Amnesty International will have a “Lunch Letters” program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, May 20 at the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Payson Airport, 800 W. Airport Rd. For more than 52 years Amnesty International has been writing letters to free prisoners of conscience, individuals who have been unjustly imprisoned. As a continuation of the popular International Write-A-thon letter writing campaign, Payson Amnesty International is hosts a regular lunchtime letter writing opportunity. Just purchase lunch and Payson Amnesty International will supply everything needed to write a letter and save a life! Join us as we support human rights issues locally and around the world.
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Forest Service seeks volunteers Ever thought of volunteering for the Forest Service? The Payson Ranger District will hold a Volunteer Orientation Day from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 21. Volunteers serve as an integral part of the ranger district by working at the front desk, building signs, maintaining trails or keeping the forest clean. Registration is required. Either stop by the Payson Ranger District, 1009 E. Hwy. 260, or email clmuise@fs.fed.us by Friday, May 20. For details call 928-474-7900.
Community Yard Sale The Community Yard Sale, sponsored by Community Presbyterian Church, is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 21 at 800 W. Main St. (corner of Oak and Main), Payson. Proceeds from booth rentals go to the Deacons Assistance Program, working through St. Vincent de Paul, to serve local families in need with financial assistance for utilities, rent, and prescriptions, and to the Deacon’s Food Pantry. A few booth spaces are still available for $10 each. Call the church office at 928474-2059 or come the morning of the sale between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. to rent a space. The St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store will be on hand at the end of the yard sale, so vendors can immediately donate any unsold items they don’t want to take home.
Charity Cake Auction The Payson United Methodist Church will have its First Annual Charity Cake Auction Sunday, May 22. All Rim residents are invited to bring a homemade cake to Payson UMC, 414 N. Easy St. (behind Ace Hardware and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Live bids will be accepted in person or by phone the day of the auction between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. — in addition, a live remote is planned by KMOG from the church during the event. Proceeds benefit Time Out Shelter, Payson Community Kids and the PUMC missions. For more information, contact Jeanne Estes at 602-859-9275 or Nancy Landino at 928-468-0026.
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Tuesday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Northern Gila County Historical Society hosts presentation and tour of Risser Ranch Ruins with Jim Britton, 1 p.m., museum at Green Valley Park • Cello and piano concert, 5:17 p.m., call 928-951-4853 for details • University update: Gary Cordell speaks to Payson Tea Party, 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260
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Wednesday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Arizona Professional Writers: noon, Majestic Rim Retirement Living chapel, hosting memoir author Patricia Brooks • Shelby School informational meeting: 6 p.m., Payson Public Library • Final high school concerts: 6:30 p.m., PHS auditorium
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• Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Open house at Banner Health Pine Clinic, 6152 W. Hardscrabble Mesa Rd., Pine, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Women’s Professional Rodeo roping and barrel racing, Payson Event Center, gates open at 5 p.m., contest starts at 6 p.m., includes mutton bustin’ and steer riding • Band Jam XIX: 5:30 p.m., field behind RCMS gym
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Deadline to register for FS volunteer orientation, 928-474-7900 • Payson Amnesty International: Lunch Letters, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Crosswinds, Payson Airport • Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo: gates open 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Payson royalty coronation
• Community Yard Sale: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson • Plant Sale: 7:30 a.m. to noon, hosted by the High Country Garden Club in Walmart parking lot • Star Valley Color Craze 5K: register at 10 a.m., race at 11 a.m., fun, food, music, benefits student travel • Area authors at Payson Library: 2 p.m., seven authors present program • Rodeo continues: 7 p.m., Payson Event Center
May 22 • Charity Cake Auction: drop cakes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at United Methodist Church, auction from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Jazz concert with Howard Alden: 2 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson May 27-29 • Pine Library Friends book sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., library annex behind Pine cultural hall at the Community Center
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Governor vetoes bad water bills
• May 18, 1917: Six weeks after the United States formally entered the First World War, the U.S Congress passes the Selective Service Act, giving the U.S. president the power to draft soldiers. Within months, some 10 million men had registered. • May 16, 1929: The first-ever Academy Awards ceremony is held. Some 270 people attended, and tickets cost $5 each. After dinner, complete with numerous speeches, actor Douglas Fairbanks handed out 15 awards in a five-minute ceremony. • May 17, 1965: After a two-year investigation, the FBI declares the supposedly pornographic lyrics of “Louie Louie” to be officially unintelligible. Agents had purchased numerous versions of “Louie Louie” played and re-played the song at different speeds in their laboratory. • May 15, 1972: Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot by Arthur Bremer in Laurel, Md. while campaigning for the U.S. presidency. Wallace was paralyzed by the shot.
Gov. Doug Ducey showed courage and leadership in vetoing a pair of “bad bills,” which would weaken the state’s efforts to manage its vital water resources. The Legislature embraced a shameless sell-out to special interests when it passed bills that would fatally weaken the 1980 Groundwater Management Act. State lawmakers wanted to clear the path for a 7,000home subdivision near Sierra Vista, which would have drained water from the already endangered San Pedro River and overtaxed the already falling water table. Lamentably, Rim Country’s representatives embraced this effort to weaken responsible water policy in a state facing a looming water shortage — and the prospect of longer, more severe drought. The state originally adopted the 1980 Groundwater Management Act in return for billions in federal grants and loans to build the Central Arizona Project, which brought Colorado River water to Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties. In return for the federal money, the state agreed that those counties receiving the CAP water would not approve developments unless they could prove the area had a 100-year water supply. Phoenix and Tucson, for instance, have a plan that would require them by 2025 to use no more water than goes into the water table from rainfall and runoff. Later, the state allowed other counties to impose the same requirement on local developers, even if they weren’t receiving CAP water. Yuma and Cochise Counties did so. The provision makes perfect sense in a desert state that’s mining its ground water in many areas to foster short-term, unsustainable growth. By various estimates, the state faces an annual water shortfall of a million acre feet. Many areas have responded to a decade of drought by increasing their use of underground water amounting to millions of acre feet. Several counties have taken their responsibilities seriously and required developers to demonstrate a 100year water supply. And a few towns like Payson have also taken their responsibility to future residents seriously. When Payson’s water table began to decline dramatically due to development and reckless use of water, the town imposed the toughest water conservation requirements in the state. It created a system of water credits, to ensure growth did not outstrip the water supply -- and new projects provided the money necessary to build the needed infrastructure. These measures helped stabilized the water table, even during the drought. Of course, the recession also helped, by drying up new development and ending the water overdraft. But Payson has wisely used the building pause to push on with the $50-million C.C. Cragin pipeline. This project will provide more than enough water to provide all of Payson’s projected, future needs. But few cities and counties in Arizona have done likewise. Unfortunately, lawmakers seemed more interested in pandering to special interests than in safeguarding this vital resource for future generations. SB1400 would have required any county that had imposed a water restriction on future growth to repeatedly revisit the restriction. Worse yet, the Legislature sought to effectively intervene in a lawsuit involving a 7,000-home subdivision in Sierra Vista. The developer in that case actually got the state Department of Water Resources to certify that it did have a 100-year supply. However, a trial judge rejected the certification — saying the state hadn’t considered the federal Bureau of Land Management’s asserted water rights needed to protect the San Pedro River, one of the last undammed rivers in the Southwest with a rich and diverse cottonwood-willow habitat. So SB1268 would have allowed any city in a county with water certification requirements to simply waive those rules. It would have made the lawsuit moot, by allowing cities eager to collect taxes and contributions from developers to ignore the long-term water supply needs of the region. Sadly, Rim Country’s entire legislative delegation voted for this irresponsible surrender to special interests at the expense of the state’s future. Senator Sylvia Allen, Rep. Bob Thorpe and Rep. Brenda Barton all supported the bill on roll call votes. Fortunately, Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed what he called “some bad bills.” We absolutely agree — and applaud the governor for his foresight and political courage.
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Officers rescued mother Editor: We would like to take this opportunity to thank the manager of the Sonic Drive-In and the Tonto Apache Tribal Police Department for the exceptional service we received last Saturday evening. Our mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s and lives in Fountain Hills, took a wrong turn home after visiting our father in the hospital in Scottsdale. She ended up at the Sonic Drive-in in Payson sometime around 10 p.m. Saturday, where the manager on duty, I believe his name was Estevan, called us to let us know she was safe. Estevan also called Officer Schneider with the Payson Police Department. Officer Schneider then dispatched Officer Thompson to take our mom all the way from Payson back to her home in Fountain Hills. Through all of this, both Officers Schneider and Thompson were extremely professional, made mom feel totally at ease and in our opinion, went way over and above the call of duty. Please know that we sincerely appreciate everything Estevan and these two officers did to make a bad situation turn out as if nothing happened! A donation of $250 in the name of the Tonto Apache Police Department has been made to the National Alzheimer’s Association. Thank you for all you do! Steve and Trace Beck Pierre, S.D.
Still fighting health care Editor: “Legislative revolt on behalf of kids” ... Senate President Andy Biggs tried to bury the bill (KidsCare) without a vote.” This would have taken health insurance from 30,000 Arizona children. “We’re still waiting on the outcome of a lawsuit filed with the support of Rep. Brenda Barton and Rep. Bob Thorpe that would roll back ... AHCCCS. If that lawsuit succeeds, some 300,000 people could lose their health care.” Three hundred thousand! Republicans Sen. Sylvia Allen and Barton and Thorpe have, for reasons unfathomable to intelligent Arizonans, fought unceasingly against funding education and health care for the poor citizens of Arizona from the day they took office. Why? And the second “why” is why do the parents and grandparents of Arizona’s children, our next generation, keep electing these people who only want to fund prisons? Please, please keep this in mind come election time. Ted Paulk
Many make event a success Editor: Pine/Strawberry Fuel Reduction Inc. held their first Firewise Day on Saturday, April 30 in Pine. Numerous merchants in Rim Country contributed merchandise and food products that aided in fundraising. All funds raised go directly to the fuel reduction efforts that reduce the wildfire dangers in our communities. We would like to recognize and thank the
merchants who contributed to making this event a success; True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware, The Home Depot, Walgreens, Uncle Tom’s Texaco, Pine Ice, Little Stinker Septic Service, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Keeper of your Komfort LLC, PostNet and a special thanks to Farm Bureau financial services agent Duane Ridl. Other businesses and organizations within Rim Country further contributed to the event by providing publicity, advertising and allowing the use of their facilities. Those are, KMOG Radio, KRIM Radio, the Payson Roundup, Coldwell Banker Real Estate of Pine/Payson, Chef George of the Pine Senior Center Dining Room, Pine/ Strawberry Elementary School faculty and students and the Ponderosa Market in Pine. Numerous public safety and governmental organizations were involved that directly contributed during the event; the Pine/Strawberry Fire Department, The U.S. Forest Service Payson Ranger District, Gila County Sheriff’s Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Tonto Rim Search & Rescue and Pine/Strawberry CERT. We would especially like to recognize and thank the event’s speakers: keynote speaker, Jim Paxon. Mr. Paxon was the well-recognized public information officer of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire. Special guest speakers, Mike Reichling, Pine/ Strawberry fire marshal and Mike Brandt retired fire captain, Pine/Strawberry Fire Department. We would like to recognize and thank all the hard working volunteers that contribute incalculable hours making our communities a better place to live. And last but not least, the citizens of Rim Country who supported and attended the event. The mountains, trees and sky are what make Rim Country a beautiful place to live, but it’s the residents that make it a great place to call home. Pine/Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee
The system failed Editor: The headline stated that the system failed, however, it was “the people” that failed! If just one person in the past seven years had not looked away, became involved in the issues of that day or the following days then perhaps (Calandra Balas) would have had a chance. People involved in law enforcement and family crisis centers often see only the dark side of life and at times say, “Oh well, we’ve done all that we can do.” But have they, did they take a closer look at the safety of a small child? This case clearly shouts, NO, they had seven years of records both from law enforcement and child welfare; for she was in many foster care homes only to be sent back into a violent situation. How do I know that people in both of these agencies become lackluster with the feelings that they can’t do anymore than they are already doing? Their hands are tied, the caseloads are unreasonable yet if one, just one would have looked beyond the paperwork, looked at this 7-year-old girl’s past case history she would have been alive today. I’m very familiar with law enforcement and the hassle from citizens that live on the dark side of life, for often these are the only people they encounter while on duty. Profanity, threatening physical harm, torn
uniforms and boasting of harm to their families are a part of their job description. Yes, some do become indifferent, but many carry this back to their homes and share with their wives. This case is an example of “if only I/we had known,” many knew and did nothing. I was raised in a family of law enforcement starting with my grandfather, my father and finally my late husband. I heard it all and I’ve seen the results of a man coming home after 12 or 14 hours and still care about someone that needed extra help and stepped forward to help. Virginia Richardson Patterson
Wallet returned Editor: I stopped at the Pine post office to mail a package on the way to the bank in Payson the other day. At the bank, I discovered that I was missing my wallet, which is a feeling similar to being rather naked. I called the Pine post office from the bank to see if the wallet was there and it was. Some kind soul found it in the parking lot and turned it in. I wish I could thank them, but can only bless them within the invisible world of prayer. Nevertheless, I wanted to tell someone about this and my heartfelt appreciation for the area in which we live. Imagine living as close to the peace of nature as we do; and imagine that we live in a community wherein we don’t have to lock our cars when doing errands; and finally, imagine how we can take walks alone at dusk knowing that we will meet only friendly people plus or minus a few deer or elk. Thank you people of Pine and Payson. I appreciate you and honor you. Carena del Uno
Exchange students need host families Editor: ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few. ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience. The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. To become an ASSE host family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in your community, please call 1-800-733-2773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin your host family application. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today! Cindy Keeney
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Business club hosts famous author for its annual banquet by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
When Future Business Leaders of America advisor Bud Evans asked who had attended the Phoenix Comicon Convention, most of the students in the banquet room raised their hands. So naturally, they couldn’t wait to hear from sci-fi author extraordinaire Andy Weir, whose book “The Martian” became a movie starring Matt Damon. Since FBLA added game design to its curriculum a few years back, attending the Phoenix Comicon has become a rite of passage. Comicon celebrates comic books/science fiction/fantasy and related film through panel discussions, events, art contests and autograph signings. The FBLA kids love the video games and often rely on characters from anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy stories to help them create new and interesting characters to populate their games. But the students didn’t have to look too far for great ideas - some characters sat in the audience. One recent graduate showed up in an army green jacket with swimming goggles on his head. Others had hair dyed purple or jet-black. Some wore glasses with round black orbs, similar to Harry Potter. FBLA kids live in an electron-
“The one constant I’ve found is the one who is willing to work hard to get things done is the most successful.” Andrew Weir
Author of “The Martian”
ic world of computers, games, and information systems. Many proudly claim the lable “geek” in a world becoming ever more digital. The students obviously have immense devotion to their instructor and advisor. Evans spends countless hours guiding the students through the world of computers. He also takes the students on trips to conferences and competitions in both the state and nation. He took a moment to graciously thank the parents for letting him work with their chil-
dren. “I appreciate you letting me experience these kids as one of my own – the trips, the hours in class, the camaraderie and friendship mean the world to me and Mrs. Evans,” he said adding a bit of humor, “I have lots of kids. They seem to still want to be around and come back like a cold.” He nodded to the table full of former students, most of them Facebook friends. At this point, before he became too mushy, Evans introduced a fellow geek, Weir. The author quickly connected with the students. “I was a computer programmer for 25 years,” said Weir, “I was never secretly a cool kid. You guys will secretly rule the world.” Weir then explained to the students that his computer-programming career started at Lawrence Livermore Labs in Northern California. He thought he would be cleaning test tubes, but the lab decided he needed to program a computer to help them crunch all of the data they had from their experiments with powdered metals. Weir admitted his career started partly out of luck, but also with a lot of hard work. He gave this advice to the gathered students, “The one constant I’ve found is the one who is willing to work hard to get things done is the most successful.”
kids car show winner Keenan Lozano took Best of Show in the Kids Car Show at the 2016 Rim Country Classic Auto Club Beeline Cruise-in and Car Show. Payson Mayor Kenny Evans presented the young man his plaque and $50 prize. The Payson Community Kids, Zander Schroder and Henery Kesey also took honors, winning plaques and $25 each for their entries. Payson Concrete sponsored the contest which invited Rim youngsters to build their dream cars from cardboard, with minimal help from adults. Contributed photo
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Future Business Leaders of America and their advisors ham it up at their recent awards dinner. He applied that to writing his book. Weir said he had moved to the East Coast where he didn’t know anyone so didn’t have a social life. He buried himself
in his writing, always an unfulfilled passion -- and viola! “The Martian” was born. The banquet ended with Evans giving out awards for the
year and inducting the new officers into their positions. Then the students surrounded Weir to chat with the famous author.
College will boost its tax rate by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Gila Community College is set to increase the property tax rate on Gila County taxpayers, but there still is time to weigh in on the decision. Interested members of the public may attend the Truth in Taxation and Public Budget Hearing meeting on June 2 at 9:00 a.m. At the Payson campus of GCC, the meeting will be held in room 402, 201 N. Mud Springs Road. The meeting will discuss the budget and the proposed increase to the tax rate. Both the tax rate and the tuition at Gila Community College have been increasing steadily in recent years, due in part to the withering of support from the state. Every year the Legislature allows community colleges to set a tax rate on property taxes to fund the function of the college. The GCC tax rate is close to the limit it can impose. This year, the GCC board plans on a tax rate that will increase its share of the property taxes by 2 percent.
The board has calculated this increase will bring in a total of $85,240 from all property tax payers in the county. The increase will cost the owner of a $100,000 about $1.73 a year – with the owner of a $200,000 home paying an extra $3.46. “The proposed tax increase will cause Gila County Community College District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to increase from $85.63 (total taxes that would be owed without the proposed tax increase) to $87.35 (total proposed taxes including the tax increase),” wrote the college. The college will also benefit from any new homes or businesses that did not exist prior to this year. This new construction brings formerly empty lots into the property tax base. The college also said this tax does not affect any revenues from overrides or bonds. For more information, please call the Payson GCC campus at 928-468-8039.
Truth in taxation hearing Notice of tax increase In compliance with section 15-1461.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Gila County Community College District is notifying its property taxpayers of Gila County Community College District’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The Gila County Community College District is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $85,240 or 2%. The proposed tax increase will cause Gila County Community College District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to increase from $85.63 (total taxes that would be owed without the proposed tax increase) to $87.35 (total proposed taxes including the tax increase). This proposed increase is exclusive of increased primary property taxes received from new construction. This increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property taxes levied for voter approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides. All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase as well as the 2016/2017 Budget that is scheduled to be held at 9:00 A.M. on June 2, 2016 via ITV at Gila Pueblo Campus Room 522, 8274 Six Shooter Canyon, Globe, Arizona 85501, and Payson Campus Room 402, 201 N. Mud Springs Road, Payson, Arizona 85541.
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Zika virus already in Arizona Arizona has already confirmed its first case of someone being infected with Zika — and California has 40 confirmed cases. Arizona is in the danger zone for mosquitoes that carry Zika virus because mosquito populations boom during the monsoons. About Zika
Zika is a disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Zika virus was first discovered in 1947 and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda. In 1952, the first human cases of Zika were detected and since then, outbreaks of Zika have been reported in tropical Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Zika outbreaks have probably occurred in many locations. Before 2007, at least 14 cases of Zika had been documented, although other cases were likely to have occurred and were not reported. Because the symptoms of Zika are similar to those of many other diseases, many cases may not have been recognized. On Feb. 1, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Local transmission has been reported in many other countries and territories. Zika virus will likely continue to spread to new areas. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Symptoms Most people infected with Zika virus won’t even know they have the disease because they won’t have symptoms. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. The incubation period (the time from exposure to symptoms) for Zika virus disease is not known, but is likely to be a few days to a week. See your doctor or other healthcare provider if you are pregnant and develop a fever, rash, joint pain, or red eyes within two weeks after traveling to a place where Zika has been reported. Be sure to tell your doctor or other health care provider where you traveled. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rare-
ly die of Zika. For this reason, many people might not realize they have been infected. However, Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly, as well as other severe fetal brain defects. Zika virus usually remains in the blood of an infected person for about a week but it can be found longer in some people. Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections. Diagnosis The symptoms of Zika are similar to those of dengue and chikungunya, diseases spread through the same mosquitoes that transmit Zika. Your doctor or other health care provider may order blood tests to look for Zika or other similar viruses like dengue or chikungunya. Treatment There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat Zika virus. Treat the symptoms: get plenty of rest; drink fluids to prevent dehydration; take medicine such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or paracetamol to reduce fever and pain; do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of bleeding; if you are taking medicine for another medical condition, talk to your doctor or other health care provider before taking additional medication. If you have Zika, prevent mosquito bites for the first week of your illness. During the first week of infection, Zika
virus can be found in the blood and passed from an infected person to a mosquito through mosquito bites. An infected mosquito can then spread the virus to other people. Prevention
What we know No vaccine exists to prevent Zika virus disease (Zika). Prevent Zika by avoiding mosquito bites. Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite mostly during the daytime. Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus also spread dengue and chikungunya viruses. Prevent sexual transmission of Zika by using condoms or not having sex. Steps to prevent mosquito bites When in areas with Zika and other diseases spread by mosquitoes, take the following steps: Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Stay in places with air conditioning and window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. Take steps to control mosquitoes inside and outside your home. Sleep under a mosquito bed net if you are overseas or outside and are not able to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthane-diol. Choosing an EPA-registered repellent ensures the EPA has evaluated the product for effectiveness. When
used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breast-feeding women. - Always follow the product label instructions. - Reapply insect repellent as directed. - Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing. - If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen before applying insect repellent. To protect your child from mosquito bites: do not use insect repellent on babies younger than 2 months old; do not use products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol on children younger than 3 years old; dress your child in clothing that covers arms and legs; cover crib, stroller, and baby carrier with mosquito netting; do not apply insect repellent onto a child’s hands, eyes, mouth, and cut or irritated skin. Adults: Spray insect repellent onto your hands and then apply to a child’s face. Treat clothing and gear with permethrin or purchase permethrin-treated items. Treated clothing remains protective after multiple washings. See product information to learn how long the protection will last. If treating items yourself, follow the product instructions carefully. Do NOT use permethrin products directly on skin. They are intended to treat clothing. Even if they do not feel sick, travelers returning to the United States from an area with Zika should take steps to prevent mosquito bites for three weeks so they do not spread Zika to mosquitoes that could spread the virus to other people. If you have Zika, protect others from getting sick Zika virus can be spread during sex by a man infected with Zika to his sex partners. We do not know how long the virus can stay in the semen of men who have had Zika, and how long the virus can be spread through sex. We do know that the virus can stay in semen longer than in blood. To help prevent spreading Zika from sex, you can use condoms, correctly from start to finish, every time you have any type of sex. Not having sex is the only way to be sure that someone does not get sexually transmitted Zika virus. If your partner is pregnant, either use condoms correctly from start to finish, every time you have any type of sex, or do not have sex during the pregnancy.
Urgency or emergency – where to go for medical attention When unexpected health mishaps arise, many people’s first reaction is to head to an emergency room. But when those illnesses and injuries aren’t true emergencies, not knowing the best option for care can end up costing both time and money. So how can you know where to go when medical attention is needed? Urgency or emergency? Urgent care centers provide a way to keep up with patients’ daily health care needs, serving as a vital link between the emergency room and primary care physicians. “While ERs are best equipped to handle life-threatening illnesses and injuries, it’s important that patients are aware that there are more affordable options available for less serious situations,” said Dr. Robert Kimball, president of the board of directors, Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA). Due to shorter wait times — 90 percent of urgent care centers offer a wait time of 30 minutes or less, according to the 2015 UCAOA Benchmarking Survey — and much lower prices, urgent care centers are a more convenient and affordable option than, but not a substitute for, an emergency room. When care is needed for true emergency situations, such as heart attacks, strokes, major bleeding or severe burns, it’s vital to go to an emergency room immediately, as urgent care centers are not equipped or designed to treat life- or limb-threatening conditions. Dollars and sense When patients visit an emergency room for a non-emergency, they risk incurring a substantial financial loss. Emergency rooms are more expensive, charging an average of $1,300 for treatment of non-life-threatening situations, while urgent care centers charge an average of just $150, according to a Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Plus, 27 percent of all emergency room visits could take place at an urgent care center, according to Health Affairs. To find a conveniently located urgent care center near you, visit whereisurgentcare.com. Source: UCAOA
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Does a vegan diet equal a 150-year life? OK — I admit it. I eat healthy because Filak hopes he can make it to 150 I like to feel good and if I look good at by eating organic produce, doing moderate exercise, living a low-stress lifethe same time, I’ll take that. But there’s this guy named Peter style all while avoiding processed foods, Filak, who’s attempting to live to 150 unhealthy chemicals and meats. There is one thing — he’s only 27 years old by eating a healthy vegan diet. now. Wait ’til all those changes in horOne hundred and fifty? mones, joint health and the general I’m in deep doubt about that. Here’s the thing, a long-term study slowing of everything hits! Let’s see if done at Loma Linda University in he can avoid a chocolate pig out, just to California suggests Filak may be onto make himself feel better. A vegan diet is chock-full of fruits, something (http://publichealth.llu.edu/ adventist-health-studies/findings/find- vegetables, whole grains and legumes. ings-ahs-2/lifestyle-diet-and-disease). These types of foods help reduce the The studies started in 1958 and risk of cancer, heart disease and diabeused Seventh-day Adventists as sub- tes along with lowering weight, accordjects, since the ing to study after church encouragstudy. The es an all-plant diet. A National Healthy Here’s the shocker: Institute of Health The meat-scornstudy on Adventists ing Adventists lived not only found all the almost 10 years lonage and health benby Michele Nelson ger than the non-vegefits, it also found ans! that lean people tend That got my attento get more regular tion. exercise and refrain from smoking than In addition to the longer life, the overweight people. study found that on average, vegans But I’m not sure I have the will power are 30 pounds lighter than meat eaters, to be virtuous and healthy. I mean, I just are five units lighter on the body mass made a delectable apple cake with some index and are less insulin resistant. canned apples from my tree and eggs. All those things not only contribute Eating that and sipping on a cup of cofto a longer life, but also could ensure I’ll fee with cream made me happy. Maybe it won’t get me into health food heaven, fit into my wardrobe longer. Of course, it turns out Adventists but it felt soooo gooood. Alas, committing to a vegan lifestyle have all kinds of healthy habits. Mostly, they don’t smoke. They also believe in requires serious choices. Vegans, like vegetarians, do not eat regular exercise. They also eat nuts meat, fish or poultry. On top of that, several times a week. Who knew? The initial findings produced a cot- they do not use any other animal prodtage industry in studying the diets, ucts from eggs and dairy, to honey, lifestyles and habits of Seventh-day leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics and Adventists — with a bewilderment of soaps made from animal products. associations between various foods and Sustainably, they do have a point. health. According to a U.C. Davis study, it takes Of course, association doesn’t prove about 441 gallons of water to produce causation, as they like to say in the one pound of boneless beef — and that’s land of empiricists — but it’s all pretty only the water the cow drinks. startling. What about the water needed to grow
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Studies have found that on average, vegans are 30 pounds lighter than meat eaters. the grain the cow eats? Stanford University published a nifty little chart that shows it takes about 20 pounds of grain to produce one pound of beef. That much grain would make me a lot of cakes! In other words, the Stanford folks say that producing one pound of animal protein requires 100 times more water than producing one pound of grain. (For more info please see: https:// alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=29892) So, maybe Filak has a Quixote-like dream of reaching 150, but this vegan thing might have a point in terms of saving our planet from using up all the water we have. No, wait, am I becoming a radicalized foodie? Maybe I’ll just pour myself another cup of coffee with cream and think
Finding a nursing home to fit your needs by
Cate Kortzeborn
medicare acting regional administrator
Are you looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one? People go to nursing homes for different reasons. They may be sick or hurt and require ongoing nursing care. They may have had surgery and need time to recuperate. Or they may have chronic care needs or disabilities that make long-term nursing care a necessity. Many communities have nursing homes. But how do you pick one that’s best for you or your family member in need? The first step is to learn about the available facilities in your area. You can do that in a number of ways. • Ask people you trust, like your family, friends, or neighbors if they’ve had personal experience with nursing homes. They may be able to recommend one to you. • Ask your doctor if he or she provides care at any local nursing homes. If so, ask your doctor which nursing homes he or she visits so you may continue to see him or her while you’re in the nursing home. • If you’re in the hospital, ask your social worker about discharge planning as early in your hospital stay as possible. The hospital’s staff should be able to help you find a nursing home that meets your needs and help with your transfer when you’re ready to be discharged. Medicare provides a handy way to check out local nursing homes, using our Nursing Home Compare website: www.Medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare. Nursing Home Compare provides a wealth of information on quality of care and staffing levels at more than 15,000 nursing homes certified for Medicare and Medicaid patients throughout the United States. One excellent feature is the star rating system. Facilities can receive from one to five stars, with five stars being the highest rating. These star ratings give you a quick snapshot of the facility. Keep in mind that Medicare covers short-term nursing home stays following hospitalization, but generally doesn’t cover long-term care stays in a nursing home. Medicare coverage of home and community-based long-term care services is very limited. Medicaid covers long-term nursing home stays, and may include coverage of home- and community-based services (HCBS). HCBS provide opportunities for people with Medicaid to get services in their own home or community. These programs serve a variety of groups, including people with mental illnesses, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and/or physical disabilities. But a nursing home may not be the best option. A variety of community services may help with your personal care and activities, as well as with home modification and equipment to support you staying at home. Some services, like volunteer groups that help
about that. Since eating vegan challenges the body to get enough vitamin B and iron, tech savvy vegans have created apps to help the newly converted make sure they remain healthy. VegNews (http://vegnews.com/) lists a few: Animal-Free: (free) This free, award-winning app is a pocket dictionary for animal ingredients, from the obvious to the covert. Its built-in barcode scanner allows users to check products for undesirables, and those without a camera can check using product names or specific components. Go Vegan! ($6.99) Author of the cookbook “How It All Vegan” Sarah Kramer wrote this aptly titled app, with features 50 of her recipes for breakfast, entrées, salads, soups, desserts and more. The app also has video cooking tips from the cook herself and a customizable
shopping list. HappyCow: ($2.99) The popular vegan travel website has gone handheld with this on-the-go guide to plant-based dining. An interactive map allows users to filter local businesses for veg-friendliness or find nearby health food stores, while the category browser makes finding veg sushi a breeze. 21-Day Vegan Kickstart: (free) Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine makes going vegan wildly easy with this awesome resource that helps participants plan healthy, delicious plant-based meals for every day of their program. Stay motivated with words of encouragement and chow down on Couscous Confetti Salad, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal and more, and it’s simple enough for your tech-challenged mom to use. Vegan Xpress: ($1.99) Finding your road-trip style cramped by dismal vegan options at fast-food eateries? Look no further than Vegan Xpress, a convenient database of the vegan options at many popular fast-food and chain restaurants around the country. Puzzled at Papa John’s? Get the breadsticks. Desperate at Denny’s? Try a baked potato with sautéed mushrooms and pico de gallo. Better yet, the catalog is constantly expanding with new places and menu items. Roaming Hunger: (free) If you live in virtually any metropolitan area in the U.S., it’s likely that a veg-friendly food truck is somewhere in your midst. The question is, how will you scout out this roaming vehicle of deliciousness? The answer: Roaming Hunger, an app that offers real-time locations for more than 800 different trucks nationwide. BNB: ($2.99) This app’s moniker stands for Be Nice to Bunnies, it helps users find cruelty-free products that are not tested on animals. Search by company, category, or product to ensure that your shampoo, detergent, or nail polish is vegan friendly.
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Be sure to attend FREE Pre-Op Knee Surgery Workshop Wednesday, May 18th, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Banner Rehabilitation Services and Payson Care Center Rehabilitation Services Present a Combined Workshop for Total Knee Replacement Surgery presented by: Michael Barland, PT, Senior Manager, Banner Health and Lisa Schultz, PTA, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Payson Care Center
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with things like shopping or transportation, may be low cost or may ask for a voluntary donation. Some services may be available at varied costs depending on where you live and the services you need. These home services and programs may be available in your community: • Adult day care; • Adult day health care, which offers nursing and therapy; • Meal programs; • Senior centers; • Friendly visitor programs; • Help with shopping and transportation; • Help with legal questions, paying bills, and other financial matters. How do you find such local services? Try the Eldercare Locator, a guide to help older adults and their caregivers connect to services, including long-term care services and supports. Visit www.eldercare.gov, or call 1-800-677-1116. About the author
Cate Kortzeborn is Medicare’s acting regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
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Thinning would protect region From page 1A Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). One Forest Service official called the EIS “humongous,” rivaled only by the first, million-acre study for phase one of the plan to use timber companies and controlled burns to dramatically reduce tree densities in Northern Arizona’s sickly, fireprone ponderosa pine forests. Good Earth Power AZ won the contract to thin the first swath of 4FRI forests, some 300,000 acres mostly in the Coconino and Kaibab national forests. The company is three years into the 10-year contract, but has so far only treated about 6,000 acres as it struggles to build up a network of small-tree mills and biofuel power plants. The session in Payson last week focused on the second phase of the massive 4FRI contract in hopes that Good Earth or some other contractor will eventually start clearing the tree thickets in the forests around Rim Country. The 4FRI approach relies on the sale of the small trees to cover the cost of the thinning effort, which otherwise could cost $1,000 per acre. The environmental study designed to develop a blueprint for the forest that will exist after the massive thinning and treatment will be even more complex than the first study. On top of the Rim and around Flagstaff, the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest stretches almost unbroken across millions of acres. But below the Rim, oaks, junipers, pinyons, cottonwoods, willows, sycamores and a host of other trees and habitats mingle with the ponderosa pines. That makes drawing up the blueprint for a diverse, healthy, fire-resistant forest much more complicated. The session swirled around the complex timetables and legal requirements for the study, which will consume years of study, hearings and waiting periods. However, the session included one curious omission. None of the Forest Service experts talked about the issue that has dominated the effort to hammer out a consensus involving loggers, environmentalists and local officials KEEPING TO ONE SIDE ACROSS 1 Blazing 7 Greek vowel 12 Alternative to “mac” or “bud” 20 One offering hush money 21 Tons 22 Mayonnaise, butter or mousse 23 Thing pushed by a flight attendant [left hand] 25 Unimportant matter 26 Atop, to poets 27 Not keep in 28 Plant that’s a drug source [right hand] 30 Dog-paddles [left hand] 35 Upfront stake 36 Date steadily 37 “How Do I Live” singer Rimes 38 Full of frost 40 ___ chi 43 Sore 46 Mama’s man 48 One on the same squad 53 Ziploc product [left hand] 56 Fashion designer with the “3.1” label [right hand] 58 Greene of “Bonanza” 59 People hauled in 61 Dial and Zest 62 “That’s ___” (“Negative”) 63 Minnelli of “Cabaret” 65 “... - gloom of night ...” 66 Double curve 67 Hand over formally 69 Typing (and the theme of this puzzle) 74 Orient 78 Charlotte of sitcoms 80 Telecast 81 Excavates 83 “No noise!” 84 Rigging poles 87 Spike heels ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE
— how to protect the big trees. For decades, the Forest Service awarded timber contracts that allowed loggers to cut down the big, fire-resistant, old-growth trees and leave behind the saplings and small trees less than 16 inches in diameter that now pose a horrendous fire danger. The timber company mills were built to make money on the big trees and many had no way to process the small trees. A variety of environmental groups began filing appeals and lawsuits against individual timber sales, usually in a bid to protect the remaining big, old-growth trees — which now comprise an estimated 2-3 percent of the trees in the forest. A contingent of environmental groups and local officials came up with the 4FRI approach, after hashing out an agreement to focus on the small trees while leaving most of the trees larger than 16 inches in diameter standing. The “large tree retention strategy” envisioned cutting the larger trees only in rare cases. However, the presentation in Payson didn’t feature any discussion of a size limit on the tree harvesting or a systemic large tree retention strategy. One Forest Service official later said that the “stakeholders group” comprised of environmentalists, researchers, local officials and foresters are still working on how to apply such an effort to save the large, fire-resistant trees in the much more complex ecology of Rim Country — with the stands of oak, pinyon and juniper mixed in with the ponderosa pine. The Forest Service has in the past decade cleared nearly 50,000 acres in the Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest to create buffer zones around Rim Country communities. But those projects have relied mostly on year-end grants from the Forest Service, rather than timber contracts. Big thinning projects like those going on right now along Colcord Road and the Control Road mostly aren’t officially part of the 4FRI project — but have followed many of the same rules. Interestingly enough, the session in Payson made no mention of the cornerstone of the histo-
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ry-making agreement that lies at the heart of the 4FRI project, which remains the only largescale project likely to significantly lower the risk of crown fires. The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) hints at the enormous scope of the problem. Chris Nelson, watershed manager for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, said that 85 percent of the watersheds in the study area don’t “function properly,” when it comes to absorbing rain and snow and then gradually releasing the moisture through streams that don’t erode or flood. However, 80 percent of all animals depend critically on the health and function of those streams. Consider the hoped-for effects of the massive thinning project encompassing the whole of Rim Country. The project will: Restore 5,500 meadows. Restore 185 streams. Restore 350 miles of streamside habitat. Build 200 miles of fencing to give dwindling aspen groves protection from elk. Moreover, the environmental assessment must take into account no fewer than 124 threatened, endangered and sensitive species, said Bill Nobel, a Forest Service wildlife specialist. That includes both Mexican spotted owls and Northern goshawks, both birds dependent on a mix of forest types for nesting and hunting their prey. Biologists have located 200 to 300 potential nesting areas for those two birds alone in the study area. The blueprint for the loggers doing the thinning will have to include special restrictions to protect those nesting and foraging areas, said Nobel. On the whole, the plan calls for creating a diverse, healthy forest — with far more open, grassy spaces, scattered clusters of dense stands, more meadows and streams and a greater diversity of wildlife. “We’re moving toward a restored state — more resilient — with a historic range of variation,” said Nobel. “That covers a lot of wildlife concerns. 4FRI is different because we’re focused on the resilience of the whole system.”
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Sun-bathed Arizona Trail section taxes veteran hiker Hot climb leads to fantastic view along stretch of famous route by
Connie Cockrell
hike columnist
Sometimes a hike leader needs to check out a hike before deciding if it’s appropriate for the hiking group. May, Friday the 13th, was just such a day. I had been wondering why we never did the Arizona Trail from the Pine Trailhead to Oak Springs. It seemed like a no-brainer — lots of parking at the Pine Trailhead and a trail to a known location using a trail different from our usual route off of Pine’s Hardscrabble Road that led us down Oak Creek Canyon. We decided to check it out. It was already hot when we left the trailhead parking lot at 8:30 a.m. We followed the access trail through the woods and at the sign pointing to Oak Springs, we took a right and followed the path through the Arizona Trail gate. The trail switchbacks down the grade to the highway where we waited for traffic to clear then crossed to the other side to pickup the trail there. We went through another AZT gate and began our walk through a thinned forest of mixed ponderosa pine, oak and juniper. The well marked trail skirting the southern edge of Pine minimized the danger of heading off in the wrong direction. In a mile and a half we passed a ranch, crossed a dry wash, and began our climb up the first, rocky ridge in full sun. We could hear the dogs on the ranch barking. When we reached the top, Randy
Hunters, anglers pay for projects The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced the nationwide distribution of more than $1.1 billion in revenues generated by PittmanRobertson Wildlife Restoration and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Acts. In 2016, $123 million will be available to the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The money supports essential conservation endeavors by state fish and game agencies and is derived by excise taxes, a user-pay user-benefit system, paid on gear for fishing, boating, shooting and hunting. “Hunters, shooters, anglers and boaters have done more to fund essential conservation work than any other group,” said Cliff Schleusner, chief of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program in the USFWS Southwest Region. The WSFR program has facilitated impressive conservation partnerships since 1937. Over these intervening 79 years, more than $18 billion has been generated for the betterment of wildlife, fisheries and boating access. Fishing and hunting license revenues paid to state fish and game agencies by hunters and anglers are used in part to match the conservation funding coming from WSFR, approximately $5 billion to date. This conservation funding goes to where it is needed — on the ground or in the water — for projects that directly benefit fish and wildlife or improve access to outdoor endeavors. Arizona will collect a total of $26 million for conservation projects. Some recently completed projects include the world-class Ben Avery Shooting Facility, owned by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in north Phoenix, hosts more than 120,000 shooters of all ages each year, including regional- and national-class shooting competitions. Hunters hone their skills and young shooters might pull their first trigger on the firing line with trained safety officers nearby.
checked the GPS. We were 50 feet below where we had parked! I had not realized how much we had dropped from the parking lot. The trail took us along the top of this ridge, bringing us to a fenced and gated area designated as a revegetation area. Through the fence and the trees and bushes we could see a wide green meadow. However, the Arizona Trail passed that gate on the left and proceeded to another gate a few feet away. That path led through a bedrock area and into to a small creek. We crossed on the rocks and found a small pool with cattails before climbing the far bank to the edge of that open meadow in the revegetation area. A lot of birds chased insects across the pond and sang from the trees that dotted the meadow. Pressing on, the trail began a long climb. We found a couple of agave starting to put up their flower stalks, trying to lure their night-time bat pollinators. We could not resist a photo stop to capture the exotic stalks and buds. After that, the hike turned into a long, uphill slog — with rest stops in the scarce shade of a pinyon or juniper. The water in my bottles was already warm, but tasted good going down. On one of the brief downhill stretches just below the rim of the canyon, we found these blue flowers. My Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide identified them as bare stem larkspur. The blue color of the blossoms was just awesome. Hummingbirds and bees reportedly go wild for the nectar of this relative of the buttercup — but watch out — they’re actually poisonous and second only to locoweed as a hazard to cattle. Nonetheless, the Hopi used the flowers in just the right quantities to make a blue dye and to turn corn pollen blue for ceremonies and rituals. The Navajo reported-
ly used the plant to aid new mothers and increase fertility. This information comes from Baboquivari Mountain Plants by Daniel Austin. The hardy plant grows mostly on sunny, rocky slopes and produces its potentially toxic compounds mostly as a defense against insects and grazers. We climbed up the rest of the way to the edge of the Oak Creek Canyon and enjoyed the breeze blowing up through. From the top we could see the access road to Tonto Natural Bridge. We were 3.3 miles into the hike and the path to Oak Spring led down, down, down, a switchback trail to the bottom. It turns out the descent would only have been about 250 feet but we were both hot and tired and the idea of climbing back up out of the canyon was distasteful. We decided to head back. Fortunately, most of the rest of the way was downhill. We did it in much less time than it had taken to climb up. However, by the time I was in the last mile, I was suffering from the heat. Beginning to feel nauseous and shaky, I sent Randy ahead to get the car and pick me up on the highway. Knowing I had a lot of time to walk now the last half mile, I went slowly and stopped to rest at every shady spot on the trail, drinking lots of water, now hot. It wasn’t long after I reached the
Arizona Trail South from Pine Trailhead Trailhead: From Payson, 87 North to the Pine Trailhead, south edge of Pine. Distance: Approximately 6.7 miles out and back trip. Regular cars are OK. Shorts in warm weather. Difficulty: Difficult. Hiking stick or sticks recommended for the climb and very rocky narrow trail. Elevation change about 2000 feet. Highlights: Good views, good training for hiking the Grand Canyon. highway that my husband came driving up. I was feeling better when I loaded my hiking poles and pack into the back of the Jeep. Sitting in the air conditioning helped, too. I was disappointed that I didn’t make the whole hike, but better to stop before heat exhaustion took over. A good lesson for me as I tend to push too hard. We don’t think we’ll add this hike to the C Group list of regular hikes.
Photos by Randy Cockrell
Take plenty of water and take your time if you’re going to tackle the stretch of the Highline Trail south from the Pine Trailhead. But you’ll be rewarded with views of exotic agave stalks, a cooling stream and some lovely, but toxic, flowers.
Get your pole! Tigers coming to Rim Country
We’ve got tigers in Arizona Rim Country! The Tonto Creek Hatchery has been raising 18,000 tiger trout from fingerlings to catchable size for the last several months. Tiger trout, so named because of the markings on their bodies, are a brown-brook trout hybrid that is unable to reproduce in the wild, but promises to be a great addition to four lakes in the state. Arizona obtained the tiger trout at no cost from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, where tiger trout have been a popular game fish for years. Arizona Game and Fish will begin stocking these trout in May. The lakes scheduled to receive these trout are Becker and Carnero in the White Mountains and Woods Canyon and Willow Springs up on the Rim. Becker and Carnero will have special regulations including artificial lure and fly LIFE on only (single barbless hook). It will be catch and release at the FLY Becker, and a two-trout limit at Carnero. Willow Springs and Woods Canyon will not have these restrictions, because a greater numbers are planned to be stocked into these two lakes. In Willow Springs and Woods JIM STROGEN Canyon, tiger trout will be part Fishing Columnist of the normal, statewide, sixtrout aggregate bag limit for all waters (except Community Fishing Program Waters where the limit is four). You can use bait to try for tigers, but according to the azgfd.gov website, they are often caught with lures and flies. I’d suggest a visit to Tonto Creek Hatchery in the next few weeks to see these tiger trout close up. I usually take my grandsons up to the Tonto Creek Hatchery to check out up to 12,000 trout in each raceway a couple times a year. Tonto Creek Hatchery is the nearest hatchery to Payson and provides approximately 140,000 catchable trout to nearby lakes and streams each year. It is located 21 miles east of Payson off of Highway 260. Turn north off 260 at the Kohl’s Ranch interchange and follow the road upstream along Tonto Creek about four miles to the hatchery. The hours of operation are 7:303:30, seven days a week. It has been fun keeping track of the tiger trout growth progress from fingerling size to catchable size. With polarized sunglasses you can see into the water better, but the easiest way to see the fish is to feed them. The hatchery has trout pellet machines near the raceways
that take quarters. Pellets will come pouring out quickly, so be ready to catch them. I use my fishing hat to make sure we don’t lose any pellets. The boys throw a few pellets at a time into the raceways and the surface erupts. You can quickly tell if the trout in a particular raceway are tigers or rainbows. There is a large parking lot at the entrance to the hatchery by the Hatchery Trail Sign and Highline Trail crossing, but continue driving up the narrow road to the hatchery to the next parking lot just below the Show Pond and the raceways. When you get out of the car at this parking lot, take a look at the creek, just past the no fishing sign, to see several trout swimming at the head of the pool. Walk up the steps at the top of the parking lot past the Show Pond to the raceways. Usually, there are giant trout in the Show Pond, but when I visited the hatchery this week, they had moved the display trout into the first raceway. From this first raceway, these trout are ready for transport to various wildlife fairs and other presentations across the state. Hatchery staff will be cleaning the display pond, and the fish will eventually be returned there, so it is definitely worth a look when you visit. There are 16 raceways fed by a spring about 1/4 mile upstream from the hatchery. Not all of them are currently holding fish, but as you move up the hill to each raceway you will see trout of various sizes from fingerlings (in one of the top raceways) to large catchable size. Mostly there are rainbow trout in the raceways, but a couple of them are dedicated to the tigers. Tonto Creek Hatchery has a visitor center with some interesting displays, record fish mounts, and restrooms just past the last raceway
The Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery will soon start releasing tiger trout — a wary, hard-fighting hybrid of brown and brook trout. The top photo by Peter Aleshire shows one of the hatchery’s runs for rainbow trout while this Arizona Game and Fish photo shows a tiger trout. at the top of the hill. If you haven’t driven up to the hatchery or along Tonto Creek before, you will enjoy the trip. Game and Fish stock trout in many of the pull-outs right along the creek all the way down so it would be worthwhile having a fishing rod or two along to fish after your visit. Seeing all of those trout is always motivating to me to wet a line. If you get desperate for catching trout, there is a pay-to catch fish pond about halfway down the road from the hatchery that guarantees success, but the many holes along Tonto Creek are stocked weekly and your chances of success are already quite high.
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The 24-year history of Mogollon Sporting Association banquets have produced many poignant moments, but none more moving than the presentation on May 6 of the prestigious Legacy Award to Jack and Sandee Koon. Jack, a former MSA president and longtime member, died at 70 years of age on March 19 in his Payson home. MSA member Jim Goughnour announced the award to Jack and his wife at the 2016 award banquet. Immediately, the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino banquet room erupted in cheers and
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in a 20-mile radius of Payson.” MSA vice president and co-banquet chairman Butch Bossert called the association’s banquet, “The premier fundraiser in the Rim Country due to the support from the community.” Among the highlights of every MSA fundraiser has been the raffle and auction of top-notch firearms and the 2016 banquet was no exception as 66 rifles and pistols were available. “Several were (worth) over $1,000 and the most expensive just under $3,000,” said Goughnour. The general raffle and silent auction featured some unique prizes including a guided fishing trip with Bassmaster pro
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ciation gives local programs. MSA also supports many local wildlife and conservation projects. As of last year, the association had donated more than $2 million since its inception. Following the banquet buffet, Goughnour took to the stage to review some of the projects MSA funded in 2015. They included several wildlife projects including stream and riparian improvements at Canyon Creek and new batting cages for the Payson High baseball and softball teams. Goughnour stressed that the “MSA has contributed over $80,000 since the 2015 banquet and every dollar was spent with-
Clifford Pirch, half beef, a top of the line hunting optics package and a lady’s specialty package. Bobby Davis expertly conducted the live auctions. Of course, no MSA banquet is complete without a few words from Ted Pettet, one of the founders of the association. His remarks focused on a tribute to veterans that included a moment of silence. He also reminded the crowd that the MSA lost two members last year — Jack Koon and Del Newland. Both were veterans. Payson’s Military Honor Guard then presented the Colors and MSA member Don Curtis sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
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with a standing ovation. Sandee, who has also been active in the MSA, accepted the award. Jack was one of MSA’s hardest working members, constantly striving to earn the money to meet the nonprofit’s goal of providing much-needed funds to wildlife conservation and youth programs. Jack moved to Payson from Holbrook in 1998 and one year later married Sandee. During his early years in Payson, he became involved in the youth and sports scene by volunteering to help at the once-a-month benefit steak dinners that supported the cashstrapped athletic programs. Jack and Sandee also backed the Longhorn football team, traveling the state to cheer on the team and their son, Josh, a three-year letter winner. Later, Jack joined MSA and continued volunteering wherever and when needed. Goughnour remembers Jack’s
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Jack Koon contributions to MSA well. “As the president of the MSA, Jack would be quick to praise achievements and always gave credit to the team. “Most importantly, Jack led by example. His leadership and personal friendship with everyone leaves a large void in the MSA organization that won’t be forgotten.” Goughnour, like most others, appreciated Jack’s offbeat wit. “He would begin any Mogollon Sporting Association event or meeting with his laughter and low-key, but hilarious humor.” All who knew Jack realized he was a “sports nut,” especially for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona State University and slow-pitch softball. “I’m a Diamondbacks freak,” Jack once told a friend as if he was more proud of that than being a war hero. Jack was most often seen wearing his ASU cap. When he spotted a passerby he knew was a Sun Devil fan, he immediately began an “ASU, ASU, ASU” chant that could be heard for blocks. In 2000, Jack basked in his
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Deputies, search and rescue volunteers and others hauled more than 200 injured, dehydrated or poorly prepared people out of Fossil Creek last summer which one reason the Forest Service has now imposed a permit system.
Fossil Creek permits may reduce rescues From page 1A
hikers and try to get more information. In some cases, the dispatchers calm the group Morris said visitors often badly underes- down and the hikers make it out by taking timate the difficulty. They hear the creek is frequent breaks and resting in the shade. If beautiful and easy to get to, but they don’t they need water or more help, a deputy hikes realize you can no longer drive to the bottom down or Tonto Rim Search and Rescue or of the canyon from the Strawberry side as the Mounted Posse is called in. you could years ago. Even when the arrive In most cases, hikers just need to rest and at the trailhead far above the creek, they go drink some water. for it anyway — despite their complete lack Morris said many of the water-goers are of preparation. not experienced hikers with wilderness or Rescuers often find river-goers wearing basic survival skills. When they get into trouflip-flops, carrying just a small half bottle of ble, they get scared and call for help. water or hauling a cooler of beer. Morris hopes the new system, which gives “Hikers should not underestimate the users information about the area before they rigors of this hike,” Morris said. “The trail can register, will prepare users for a safe faces west into the sun, there is no shade trip. and it’s a 1,500 foot climb out with summer Already, the 30-space parking lot at the temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in the Fossil Springs trailhead and the Waterfall afternoon… Only the fittest should attempt parking lot are booked out for the next three this hike.” Saturdays. He said people Last week, the should not attempt the Roundup caught up with hike with a child under two hikers as they came • Ambulance base rate the age of 13 or a dog, off the trail at the Fossil $1,300 he said. Springs trailhead. Britt • Ambulance standby fee Nonetheless, the lure Knapp of the Valley said awaiting patient rescue (3 of the crystal clear travhe heard about the creek hours) $1,000 ertine tinted stream from his son. • Mileage for travel from trailexerts an irresistible “It is a long way for a head to hospital $565 pull. Already this year, little bit of water,” he said. • It takes crews five hours or crews have been out Knapp, who has hiked more to respond and haul a several times to help the Grand Canyon severperson out if injured. dehydrated and out-ofal times, said the hike is shape hikers. not difficult for someone Medical helicopter One woman went prepared and in shape, down with her children, but would challenge oth• Dispatch fee $25,000 but feared her children ers. The river remains the • Air mileage fee $300 per would need help to get main draw, with 30 million mile out of the canyon in the gallons a day flowing from heat of the afternoon. a series of springs. Source: Pine-Strawberry Fire After spending some Like Grand Canyon’s Department time cooling down and Havasupai, the water has getting some water a high mineral content, from a Gila County creating travertine dams Sheriff’s Office sergeant, the group hiked and deposits. Also like Havasupai, the water out unscathed. is normally a crystal clear blue. In fact, nearly every call search and resThe jewel of Fossil Creek is a large watercue has received for Fossil Creek this year fall, best reached from the Camp Verde side. has been minor and all have walked them- It is also the location of numerous rescues. selves out. Last year, people sustained several broStill, it takes valuable resources out of the ken ankles and other injuries by slipping on district as crews tend to hikers. the rocks, often hidden from view below the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department on waterfall. One man drowned when the tried most days has a three-man crew at the main to swim to his child in deep water. station and another two-person crew in “There are significant currents in several Strawberry. areas of the creek that have created a numWhen dispatch gets a call for rescue from ber of near drownings,” Morris said. Moreover, the hoards of visitors have Fossil Creek, dispatchers ask if the person needs an ambulance. If they only need battered the canyon ecology – one of the assistance, the call goes to the GCSO. If they premier refuge for endangered species in the can, supervisors then call the distressed state — especially fish and birds. Last year,
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Shhhhhh – Don’t tell anyone about the Wildlife Fair From page 1A Get up close to a great horned owl — the Darth Vader of raptors who can carry off a house cat. Find out all about Harris’s hawks, remarkable raptors that hunt in groups and cooperate to raise one another’s chicks. Cast to catch plastic fish on an emerald green lawn. Pat a tortoise on the back. Yeah — no doubt about it. The Payson Wildlife Fair was a blast during which Arizona Game and Fish and a host of other sponsors and vendors helped get kids excited about the great outdoors. So, why did I send all the grown-up fishermen away at the beginning of this article? I’ll tell you, but first, look around. See any grown-up fishermen? They smell funny, look kind of wistful and distracted and wear funny vests. Look around carefully. Any in sight? Good. Now here’s what I’m getting at. Arizona Game and Fish brought along a tank full of monster trout they’ve been growing for four to six years in the Tonto Creek Hatchery. I’m not kidding: Some of these guys weighed 13 pounds. Mostly, fishermen catch one-pound trout — maybe. This would be like hooking a Boeing 747 and taking a ride. So, here’s the thing. The nice Game and Fish guys dumped all those big old fish in Green Valley Lake at the end of the day. They’re out there now, just swimming around. And I’m stuck here at work, putting out the darn paper. So I don’t want any of those other fishermen to catch any of those monster fish before I can get over there. Of course, I’ll let the monster go if I catch him. Strikes me as a sin to keep such a fish. Let others also catch him on barbless hooks without bait for him to swallow. Then they can and release him so a whole string of fishermen can make a lifetime brag. But I want to be the first. So, please, kids: Don’t tell anyone.
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Support critical for Lion Springs highway project Narrow section of Hwy. 260 causes accidents, deaths helps ADOT and the State Transportation Board, which reviews and approves the program update, learn which highway projects are most important to members of the public and communities statewide. The tentative five-year program lays out proposed projects and improvements to the state highway system. The program is updated annually and designates how much local, state and federal funding is allocated for projects. Most of the projects recommended for funding are in Maricopa and Pinal counties. The State Transportation Board will make its decision in June at a meeting in the Holbrook Council Chambers. Gila County has tried to rally support to get the Lion Springs project back into the five-year plan, to avoid creating a dangerous bottleneck. The resolution the supervi-
sors detailed the benefits of the project: Improved safety. This last remaining section is the source of significant accidents, both in number and severity, including fatalities. Improved visitor access. Highway 260, east of Payson and Star Valley, is the gateway to numerous high-use recreation areas in the Tonto National Forest and the ApacheSitgreaves National Forests, as well as northeastern Arizona. During many summer days, this unfinished section of highway is more reminiscent of an urban freeway during rush hours. Environmental benefits that stem from reducing exhaust from thousands of stopped cars on holiday weekends, traffic in this area can come to a standstill. Traffic backlogs created by the bottleneck affect the main
thoroughfares of both Payson and Star Valley. Creating traffic nightmares and reducing sales for the local businesses. Protection of watershed. The current two-lane roadway allows for almost unlimited egress from the roadway, resulting in substantial damage to watershed and habitats. Reduced erosion. The improvements to Highway 260 and the plans for the Lion Springs segment incorporate modern erosion control features.
Reduced wildlife collisions. This area has a high density of elk. This combination of high elk density and a narrow twolane roadway creates dangerous elk/vehicle collisions, resulting in great damage and sometimes death for drivers. Fire protection. This project would facilitate and improve the U.S. Forest Service’s access to the forest, allowing for continued resource protection and fire protection/suppression as is necessary.
Reduce unfunded emergency costs. The numerous accidents subject police and firefighters to dangerous conditions. The Payson Fire Department and Hellsgate Fire District frequently respond to accidents on the highway. The costs associated with maintaining the extra personnel and equipment to respond to these accidents is borne by the local tax base, and the cost of responding to the incidents is often borne by the local residents.
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Freshman finishes 17th in state golf tourney Tough tourney ends challenging season by
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final day. hole 17, Rayce made his only big mistake. “The second day of the tournament is “I was proud of how he played the last always the toughest,” said his father and hole. He could have easily folded and threw Payson head coach Randy Mathews. another bogey or worse on the card. Nobody “Not only are the players paired with sim- would have blamed him because it was a ilar scores, which meant he was with the top painful quadruple bogey and dropped him out two individual players from the round before, of sixth place. but the North Course plays a little tough“He instead gathered his composure, er and Saturday winds drilled a drive right down always seem to blow the middle, hit the green harder.” and made a solid two“I was proud of how he He opened the final played the last hole. He could putt. That tells me there round with a 16-foot putt is a bright future for the for par on No. 1, followed have easily folded and threw kid. I am excited for next by a 75-foot blast that another bogey or worse year already.” found the cup for an on the card ... He instead The coach said he eagle on No. 2. hopes the entire team He was at 3-over gathered his composure.” can qualify for the state and climbing higher in tournament next season Randy Mathews the standings when he Payson High golf coach after coming up just short hit two tee shots out of this year. bounds in a quadruple James Mackie (69bogey 9 on No. 17. But he shook that off to 70—139) was the medalist to lead Chandler shoot par on the final hole. Valley Christian (286-298—584) to a 39-stroke “He managed his way around the front cushion over runner-up Sedona Red Rock as nine in 2-over (par) and continued his sharp the Trojans claimed their fourth consecutive play on the back nine,” the coach said. “On state championship.
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Rayce Mathews wasn’t intimidated as a freshman competing in the Division 3 state golf tournament. No, the Payson High ninth-grader simply went out and played as he has all season — well. Mathews fired his best nine-hole, 18-hole and 36-hole scores of the season in finishing 17th among 90 of the state’s best golfers at Antelope Hills Golf Course in Prescott on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7. He shot 74-78—152 for the tournament. His 36-hole total represented his best of the year. He also recorded a season-low ninehole total of 2-under-par 34 on the back nine of the South Course on the first day. And his 74 for the 18-hole first round was also a career best. He played the tougher North Course the
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Rayce Mathews, shown here in a match at The Rim Club this season, fired his best nine-hole, 18-hole and 36-hole scores of the season to finish 17th in the Division 3 state tournament.
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ORGANIZATIONS Rim Country Optimist Club
Rim Country 4 Wheelers
Rim Country Optimist Club meets once a month on the third Tuesday at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, starting at 5:30 p.m. The speaker on May 17 is John Wakelin with the Friends of the Gila Community College. He will be giving information about scholarships. Visitors of all ages are welcome. For further information about the club or future events, contact Joan Young at 928-472-2264.
Moose Lodge events
The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.
Payson Amnesty International
Amnesty International is one of the largest and oldest grass roots human rights organizations in the world. Through letter writing, petitioning and human rights actions, it shines a light on human rights in our community and throughout the world. The Payson Amnesty International chapter meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, May 16 at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 Easy St. Join members for a discussion about “Human Rights Hot Topics” and take action to support human rights both locally and globally. For more information, call Penny at 928-978-1268.
Payson Tea Party meets at 6 p.m. tonight
The Payson Tea Party will have its regular meetings at 6 p.m., every Tuesday of the month at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. For more info call 928-9516774.
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.
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ing. Weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. and the program is from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Meetings are in the two-story building across from Walmart (formerly known as the Senior Circle), 215 N. Beeline Highway. If you have any questions, call Ilona at 928-4723331.
bingo friday
Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 8 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store. The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate. Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair. For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, 928-600-9009.
Garrett Retirees The Rim Country Garrett Retirees meet Thursday, May 19 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. Social hour begins at 11 a.m., with lunch served at noon. Family and Honeywell retirees are always welcome. For more information call Merie, 928-474-6011.
Payson Walkers
The Payson Walkers departure time is 8:30 a.m. for daily walks which are about an hour in length on pavement. Departure points are: Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday- Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end) Saturday - intersection of Longhorn Road and Payson Parkway Sunday - Town Hall parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office.
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Play Bingo at the Payson Senior Center Fridays. Tickets go on sale at noon and play starts at 1 p.m. The games are presented by the Senior Center and Payson Helping Payson.
Soroptimists
The local Soroptimist club invites all women who are interested in working with and for the community to improve the status of women to join members for lunch at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, at noon Wednesdays. Anyone interested should contact Jean Oliver, 928-474-6167; or Audrey Wilson, 928-468-3108.
Ukulele fun
Rim residents, regardless of skill level, are welcome to join Ukulele Fun from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. If you have any ukuleles you would like to donate or sell, please call (928) 595-2086.
Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and members of the community to attend any or all of the following: • First and third Wednesdays of the
month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, 514 W. Main, Payson. For details, call Mary, 928-4743560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.
Members invite Rim residents to join them in their work for Payson youth and the area’s food banks. For more information, go online to www.rimcountryrotary.
87 Mountain Biking Club
Kiwanis meeting
87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway. Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced). Everyone is encouraged to join and learn about all the great mountain biking trails Payson and the surrounding area has to offer. For more information or questions, please call 928-478-6203.
Rim Country Rotary Club The Rim Country Rotary Club meets at 6:45 a.m. Thursdays at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino.
The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country meets on Thursdays at 7 a.m. at Tiny’s Restaurant, except the first Thursday of the month when an evening meeting is at 6 p.m. at Crosswinds Restaurant. For more information about Zane Grey Kiwanis, please visit www. zanegreykiwanis.com.
Payson TOPS meeting
TOPS 373 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group for anybody wishing to drop those extra unhealthy pounds — sensibly. Come check us out. The first meeting is free and you get lots of information, lots of support, and you will meet caring, upbeat people. We meet every Thursday morn-
Democratic picnic
The Democratic Club of Northern Gila County will have its annual picnic beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 21 at Rumsey Park Ramada 4. Because of the picnic, the regular meeting of the club will not be held this month, but will resume in June. At the picnic there will be candidates, sloppy joes and hotdogs. Everyone interested in meeting the candidates is welcome to attend.
NAMI Payson
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest grassroots organization in the nation dedicated to improving the lives of those with mental illness and those who love them through education, support and advocacy. Sustainable Rim NAMI Family Support Group Country meets meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sustainable Rim County is a the second and fourth Thursdays non-profit, non-political civic orga- of each month at the Community nization devoted to conserving the Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main beauty of Rim Country for enjoyment St., Payson. today and in the future. The public is Registration is now open for invited to the next meeting, which is NAMI Basics, a free six-week, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, peer-directed education program May 19 at the Payson Library meet- developed specifically for parents ing room, enter by front south door. and other family caregivers of chilThe agenda includes implementing dren and adolescents who have been educational strategies focused on diagnosed with a serious mental illprotecting this beautiful region. For ness/serious emotional disturbance information contact Ray at 928-478- or who are experiencing symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed. 6295. The Basics class begins on Tuesday, May 31 and is from 6 p.m. Mogollon Sporting to 8:30 p.m. at the MHA Foundation Community Building, 304 E Aero Association The Mogollon Sporting Dr. (in front of Almost New Thrift Association (MSA) is a nonprofit, Store). Email namipayson@yahoo. 501-C-3 organization that formed in com or call 928-301-9140 for details. March 1993. Its mission is to raise funds to benefit youth and wildlife Bridge results conservation programs throughout Winners at Wednesday Bridge the Rim Country. for May 11 were: Kay Hutchinson The MSA group meets at 6:15 and Kent Teaford, first; Myrtle p.m. each Thursday at the Payson Warter and Sherry Proctor, second; School District Board Room, 902 Joan Young and Judy Fox, third. W. Main St. New members are welFor information and reservacomed and encouraged to attend. tions call Kay Hutchinson at 928For more information visit the web- 474-0287. site at www.msapayson.org or call James Goughnour at 928-495-1351.
Narcotics Anonymous
Drug Problem? There is a way out, with the help of other recoverChapter DF of the P.E.O. ing addicts in Narcotics Anonymous. Sisterhood meets at 9:30 a.m., Payson meetings: Friday, May 20 at the Church of the Rim Recovery - Thursday at 7 Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., 107 E. Payson. The hostess will be Ellen. Airline Dr. (Steps House – directly The program will be a synopsis of behind old batting cages). the Arizona State Convention, by Recovery in the Pines - Monday, Betsy Quinn. Wednesday, and Friday at 7 p.m. at Visiting P.E.O.s are welcome. For 213 S. Colcord, Room 213, in rear, further information, call Ellen at off Ash Street (Payson Community 928-468-2478. Kids Building).
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Order: 10081807 Cust: -Howard Matthews Keywords: Fleetwood Discovery art#: 20134923 Class: RVs Size: 2.00 X 4.00
MERCHANDISE ANIMALS 22mth Mini Pincher Blk/Tan Spay Female, Shots; tiny 5 lbs; $250. Seriously Interested, Moving, Leave Message, 928-468-2288 Dachshund Pups, 3 Dapples, One Black/Tan and 2 Long Hair Creames, All Males $400. Call 928-476-6435 or 480-734-7246 Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959
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Fleetwood Discovery, 37 feet - Diesel
Furnace Propane, 3 years old, removed from 1300 sqft home. $200. Evaporative cooler, down draft, rooftop, swamp cooler. $50 928-363-0555
Beautiful very clean. Well maintained. Low mileage. Queen bed. Washer/Dryer. Awning. Levelers. 3 ACs. Back-up camera. 6.5KW Generator. 1KW Inverter. Ice maker. Much more. Tow-bar included. $26,000.
Kenmore Washer & Dryer Set, 2 years old, Excellent Condition, $300. Full Set Leather bags, fits Swing Arm Harley Davidson, Excellent Condition, $75. 928-951-2340
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HVAC/R Technicians & Installers
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Samsung RF 217 Refrigerator Samsung RF 217 Refrigerator in excellent condition. Slide out freezer with drawer. Gently used, clean, and no smell. Call or text. $399.00 602-321-0833
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Majestic Rim Retirement Living in Payson, AZ has the following employment opportunity available: Full-time UNIVERSAL SPECIALIST – 40 hours, includes weekends. Duties include serving meals, light housekeeping & concierge and hospitality services. Looking for caring individuals with a strong desire to work with an elderly population. Background check and references are required. Please apply at Majestic Rim – 310 E. Tyler Parkway. For additional information, call (928) 4743912. Majestic Rim is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Order: 10079582 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20115075 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00
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McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth. The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour. Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.
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FURNITURE Moving - Must Sell by 5/19! Sofa Sleeper, Full Pillowtop Bed, Rattan Chair w/ottoman, Love seat, End tables, Recliner, Antique drop front desk, Antique table & chairs, workbench and much more! Prices start at $20 and up Call or text Deb @ 929-225-3525
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www.cancerbenefits.com Flagstaff Office; 928-774-1200 or 800-414-4328. 100th Anniversary Belt Buckle, only 300 made, Still in the box, Silver w/Gold plating, $400. 319-385-4896 10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft. Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257 Acting Classes with Humor Me Theater Troop, Starts Wed., May 18 at 4pm; Must be 17 or Older. Payson Community Center 514 W. Main St. For more Info call Kathleen Kelly, 928-468-1614 All Leather Tan Recliner, $100. Schwinn Stationary Exercise Bike $100. ($600 Brand New/Programable & Never Been Used). Also: High Chair, Seseme StreetBaby Walker, & Portable Bed/Playpin;Call to make offer! 928-970-0606 Class 7 Liquor License for Sale, Call 928-951-5142 Nordictrack GX 4.5 Exercise Bike...200.00 Large Humidor with hydrometer...75.00 Slide projector, 8mm projector and accessories...100 Cedar Chest...50.00 Contact # 817-371-9550 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Bass Amp and Bass for Sale, Epipohone Bass $100. Peavey Basic 112-Bass Amp $100. Acoustic B100-Bass Amp $100. 928-951-5397
YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS
Get the best results! YARD SALES 7. 601 N. Blue Spruce Rd., Sat. Only May 21 from 7:30 to Noon: Moving In Sale: Furniture, Lighting, Plumbing Fixtures, Clothing, Art Work and Ceiling Fans! We Need to Clear Out the Garage! 8. Annual Garage Sale: Northwoods Homeowners Association 1501 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ Saturday May 21 from 8am to 12:30pm
ESTATE SALES 11. ESTATE SALE 200 S. Tonto St. Fri., Sat., & Sun. May 20 & 21 from 7:30 to 3pm and May 22 from 7:30 to 1pm (Mini Auction 12:30 Sun. 8-10 Lots of Various items and tools for sale). Furniture, Yard Art, Tools, Vintage Items, Collectibles, Kitchen Ware, Glass Ware, 1000’s of Tools made in the USA, Years of Accumulation, Refreshments and Popcorn, See Ya There!
GARAGE SALES 5. Construction Tools/Material/Fishing Stuff 1703 W. Birch Drive Payson Sat, May 21. 8am-2pm Air & Electric power tools-framing hardware—general building materials—Also—soft plastic fishing lures—Senko’s—Tubes—Grubs—etc-
RUMMAGE SALES
9. Fredanovich Circle’s (just off Colt Lane),BIG, BAD BEST Neighborhood STREET SALE Fri. & Sat. May 20 & 21 from 7am to 3pm: Widgets, Gadgets, Gismos, Thingamabobs, Tools, Furniture, Kids Stuff, Stained Glass Supplies, Appliances, Awesome Stuff! If we don’t have it; you don’t need it! And if we have it, you didn’t know how much you needed it!
1. Three Family Yard Sale 800/801 N. Madison Dr. Fri. & Sat. May 20 & 21 from 8am to 3pm: Guns, Antiques, Vintage Furniture, Vintage Stoves and Signs, Tools (Some Power Tools) and Many Misc. 10. 607 & 609 W. Arabian Way, Fri. & Sat. May 20 & 21 from 7am to 3pm: Household Goods, Flooring, Nick Nacks, Jewelry, Children/Adult Clothes, Shoes, Baby Car Seat & Swing, 21 ft Bayliner Boat, Motorcycle, Lamps, Magazines, Books, Oreck Vacuum Bags, VHS Tapes, Plants (Fake and Real) Flowers, and Planters and Misc. 12. 419 W. Standage Dr. Fri. & Sat. May 20 & 21 from 6:30 to 2pm: Multiple family yard sale. Furniture, horse tack, Childrens items, toys, clothes and more. In Tonto Village. Look for the red barn!
13. Community Yard Sale @ Lamplighter R V Park 3933 E. Hwy 260 Star Valley Fri, May 20 and Sat, May 21. 7:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. You’ll never know what you will find! Come see for yourself.
14. 311 S. Kodz Rd., Saturday Only May 21 from 7am to ?: Two Family Yard Sale; Lots of Items! Small Appliances, Clothes, Some Antiques and More! 2. 206 S. Tonto St. Fri & Sat. 20 & 21; Mrs. Mayer & Friends MASSIVE YARD SALE: Antiques & Collectibles, Furniture & Electronics, Kitchenware, Push Mower, Linens, Lamps, Pictures, Jewelry, Corner Cabinet. Nice Clean Interesting Stuff - Drop by we will be glad to see you! Priced to Sell! 4. Elk Ridge Community Yard Sale: Fri. & Sat. May 20 & 21 from 7:30am to ?; 601 & 620 E. Phoenix St. and 1109 S. Deer Born Drive. 6. 7757 Toya Vist on the corner of Toya Vista and Piedra in Mesa Del. Fri. & Sat. May 20 & 21 from 7am to 5pm: Tools, Jewelry, Clothes and a whole lot more! Something for Everyone!
APPLY AT MAZATZAL CASINO HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (M-F) 7:00 AM-4:00 PM; or EMAIL RESUME TO khinton@777play.com or FAX 928-472-3994
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Building Maintenance F/T. General cleaning, painting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pool maintenance. Must pass drug screen and have good work ethic. $11.50/hr. Health Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacation. Applications available at Rim Security Gate or email resume to: Lhassinger@therimgolfclub.org
2008 Polaris Atv Sportsman 700x2 5500 miles good condition, $4100.00 623-556-1557 or 417-825-5302 Located in Strawberry Az.
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PRESS OPERATOR The Payson Roundup is accepting applications for an experienced web press operator. We are an award winning, twice weekly newspaper and produce products for a limited number of commercial printing customers. We are looking for someone with experience in running 5 units of Goss Community, negative stripping, plate making and with a pride for quality. Mechanical abilities and forklift experience are also desirable. This is a fulltime position with a complete benefit package. Payson is located in the heart of Mogollon Rim country where outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing abound. Please send your resume to publisher@payson.com, OR Payson Roundup 708 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541.
Security FT PT, all shifts, background ck, computer or typing, able to be on feet, work ethic, service oriented. Pay DOE, PU/Return app Mon-Sat 11am-2pm, 814 N Beeline Hwy, Suite J, Payson
Bartenders and Cooks wanted. Please call 303-946-6696.
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SERVICES CONSTRUCTION Commercial Construction Superintendent Avail for projects in the Payson Area, 928-978-7525
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HEALTH CARE
2013 Kia Soul, 29K Miles, Still Under Factory Warranty, was $12,100. Now $11,395.
JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Since 1993 Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned, Window Screen Repair 928-474-6482 not licensed
1997 Ford f250 Super Cab, XLT, 3-Inbed Tool Boxes, and lLdder Rack, 124K Miles, Sale Priced at $6995.
Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015
Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main,Payson 928-978-8375
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HOSPITALITY Housekeeper (Part-time) Lodging establishment seeks hard-worker in Pine/Strawberry area. $12/hour to start. 15-25 hrs/week. Email inquiries and resumes to: pslodging@gmail.com Order: 10081615 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: PT Office Clerk III art#: 20134668 Class: Clerical/office Size: 2.00 X 2.00 TOWN
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$12.48 - $18.71/hr, plus retirement benefits. Obtain required application by calling (928) 472-5012; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 05/19/16. EOE Order: 10079403 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00
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LANDSCAPING Antonio’s Landscaping Landscaping, Yard Maintenance, Stonework and Firewood Available, Call Antonio @ 602-579-8844 or 928-363-1382
OakLeaf Yardworks Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming. Firewising! Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor
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LEGAL NOTICES 15169: 5/10, 5/13, 5/17/2016; NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: BODY-ART-LOUNGE, LLC II. File No: L-2078972-3 III. The address of the known place of business is: 807 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541. IV. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Christina D. Messinger, 1150 E. Cedar St., Globe, AZ 85501. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Phillip Robert Ramos (x) member, (x) manager, 1150 E. Cedar St., Globe, AZ 85501; Christina Diana Messinger, (x) member, (x) manager, 1150 E. Cedar St., Globe, AZ 85501. 16151: 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/2016; Notice of Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale Recorded on: 3/22/2016 TS No. : AZ-13-594071-BF Order No. : 1520535 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/3/2004 and recorded 2/11/2004 as Instrument 2004-002283 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 7/6/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the Front Entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: PARCEL NO. 1 PARCEL B, AS SHOWN ON RECORD OF SURVEY RECORDED AS SURVEY MAP NO. 1745, BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH,
LEGAL NOTICES RANGE 10 EAST, OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. PARCEL NO. 2 AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS CREATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED AT FEE NO. 1999-11659, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: MILE MARKER 270, HIGHWAY 188, TONTO BASIN, AZ 85553 Tax Parcel Number: 201-04-027A Original Principal Balance: $82,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): DANIEL PAPP III AND DANIELLE R. PAPP MILE MARKER 270, HIGHWAY 188, TONTO BASIN, AZ 85553 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 800-280-2832 Login to: www.auction.com AZ-13-594071-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agent, or the Beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS
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Land for Sale 37 ACRE NORTHERN AZ WILDERNESS RANCH $249 MONTH. Quiet secluded off grid ranch bordering 640 acres of forested State Trust land. Cool clear 6,400Ă elevation. Near historic pioneer town & fishing lake. No urban noise & dark sky nights. Pure clean mountain air in AZĂs best climate. Mature evergreens & grassy meadows with sweeping views across wilderness mountains and valleys. Abundant clean groundwater, free well access, loam garden soil, maintained road access. Camping and RV use ok. $28,900, $2,850 dn, seller financing. Free brochure with similar properties, photos/ topo map/ weather/ area info: 1st United Realty 800.966.6690. sierramountainranch.com. (AzCAN)
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LEGAL NOTICES No.: AZ-13-594071-BF Dated: 3/21/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Tianah Schrock, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 3/21/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Tianah Schrock, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0105946 4/26/2016 5/3/2016 5/10/2016 5/17/2016 16154: 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/2016; SUMMONS NO. CV201600006 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA CELESTE A. PARSONS, a married woman, Plaintiff, vs. DARLENE L. PARKER and JOHN DOE PARKER, wife and husband, Defendants. THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO THE DEFENDANT: DARLENE L. PARKER 302 N. Mud Springs Rd. Payson, AZ 85541 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 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 of Insurance as an insurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this State, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer or plead until the expiration of 40 days after date of such service upon the Director. Service by registered or certified mail outside the State of Arizona is complete 30 days after the date of filing the receipt and affidavit
LEGAL NOTICES of service with the Court. Service by publication is complete 30 days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service on the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete 30 days after filing the Affidavit of Compliance and return receipt or Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Return. Ariz.R.Civ.P. 4; A.R.S. §§ 20-222, 28-502, 28-503. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Gila County Superior Court located at 714 S. Beeline Hwy., Suite 104, Payson, Arizona. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in the event 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. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of this 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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. Ariz.R.Civ.P. 10(d); A.R.S. § 12-311; Ariz.R.Civ.P. 5. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY PARTIES AT LEAST 3 JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULED COURT PROCEEDING. The name and address of the Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is: Jonathan V. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Steen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Steen & Harrison, PLC 300 W. Clarendon Avenue, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85013 SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 1-15-16 ANITA ESCOBEDO Clerk By /s/illegible Deputy Clerk 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/16 CNS-2872439#
16155: 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE T.S. No: B548499 AZ Unit Code: B FNMA Loan#: 1703087147 Loan No: 0010857211/BUTLER Min No: 100073500011915997 AP #1: 30236499 â&#x20AC;&#x153;NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL.â&#x20AC;? T D SERVICE COMPANY OF ARIZONA, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO for information. Hillcrestranches. THE HIGHEST BIDDER com. (AzCAN) FOR CASH (in the forms Real Estate which are lawful tender in ADVERTISE YOUR HOME, prop- the United States), all right, erty or business for sale in 71 AZ title and interest conveyed newspapers. Reach more than 1 to and now held by it under million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www. said Deed of Trust Reclassifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN) corded December 8, 2006 as Instr/Seq No. Satellite 2006-020661 in Book â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Switch to DIRECTV and get a Page â&#x20AC;&#x201D;- of Official Records $100 Gift Card. FREE WholeHome Genie HD/DVR upgrade. in the office of the Recorder Starting at $19.99/mo. New of GILA County; ARIZONA Customers Only. DonĂt settle for and re-recorded July 20, cable. Call Now 1-800-404-9329. 2011 as Instr. No. (AzCAN) 2011-008036 in Book â&#x20AC;&#x201D;DISH TV 190 channels plus Page said Deed of Trust deHighspeed Internet Only $49.95/ scribes the following propmo! Ask about a 3 year price erty: LOT 67, PAYSON guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 1-800-318- RANCHOS UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 1693. (AzCAN) 371, RECORDS OF GILA Wanted to Buy COUNTY, ARIZONA. The BUY, SELL, TRADE, PAWN. street address is purported Cowboy/Indian Collectibles, to be: 913 WEST COLT Western Antiques, Americana. DRIVE, PAYSON, AZ Said One item - entire collection! Monthly Auctions! Next One May sale of property will be 21st, 10am. Western Trading made in â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition Post 520-426-7702. Casa without convenant or warGrande, Arizona. (AzCAN) ranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or
LEGAL NOTICES encumbrances. Said sale will be held on: JUNE 22, 2016, AT 11:00 A.M. ** AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 E. ASH STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE: $230,000.00 NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIARY: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (â&#x20AC;&#x153;FANNIE MAEâ&#x20AC;?), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA c/o seterus 14523 sw millikan way ste 200 Beaverton, OR 97005 NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORIGINAL TRUSTOR: WILLIAM H. BUTLER, MANDIE E. BUTLER 913 WEST COLT DRIVE PAYSON, AZ NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CURRENT TRUSTEE: T D SERVICE COMPANY OF ARIZONA, 4000 W Metropolitan Dr # 400, Orange, CA 92868 ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: Seterus 14523 SW Millikan Way Suite 200 Beaverton, OR 97005 (866) 570-5277 Date: March 8, 2016 T D SERVICE COMPANY OF ARIZONA as said Trustee, By SUSAN EARNEST, ASSISTANT SECRETARY The successor Trustee appointed herein qualifies as a Trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity as an Escrow Agent, as required by Arizona revised Statutes Section 33-803 Subsection A NAME OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REGULATOR: ARIZONA STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: 800.280.2832 or you may access sales information at www.auction.com, TAC# 992882A PUB: 05/03/16, 05/10/16, 05/17/16, 05/24/16 16158: 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/2016; SUMMONS: SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY Amber Lee Jacobs, 318 W. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541 (Name and address of Petitioner) And Derek Anthony Don Jacobs (Name of Respondent), Case No.: DO201100073 SUMMONS: WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Derek Anthony Don Jacobs; 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summonsâ&#x20AC;?. 2. If you do not want a judgement or order taken against you without your input, you must file an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? or a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? take, or send, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline, Hwy, Suite 104, Payson, Arizona (Gila County). Mail a copy of your â&#x20AC;&#x153;responseâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons. 3. If this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summonsâ&#x20AC;? and the other
LEGAL NOTICES court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Responseâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answerâ&#x20AC;? must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summonsâ&#x20AC;? and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication. 4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address at the top of this paper, or from the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline, Hwy, Suite 104, Payson, Arizona (Gila County). 5. 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 five (5) days before your scheduled court date. Anita Escobedo, CLERK OF COURT, SIGNED AND SEALED this date 3/4/16, By /s/ Megan Miller, Deputy Clerk. 16172: 5/13, 5/17, 5/20/2016; ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1. Entity Name: Institute for Culinary Preservation and Research, File No. 20714611 2. Character of Affairs: To preserve diversity in our worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food systems. 3. Members: The corporation WILL NOT have members. 4. Known Place of Business Address: 301 E. McKamey St, Payson, AZ 85541 5. Directors: Chelsea Rae Schmidt, 301 E. McKamey St, Payson, AZ 85541; Jaime Torregrosa Correa, 301 E. McKamey St, Payson, AZ 85541; Victor Fernandez, 301 E. McKamey St, Payson, AZ 85541. 6. Statutory Agent: Chelsea Rae Schmidt, 301 E. McKamey St, Payson, AZ 85541. 7. Certificate of Disclosure: Submitted with Articles. 8. Incorporators: Chelsea Rae Schmidt, 301 E. McKamey St, Payson, AZ 85541 16173: 5/13, 5/17, 5/20/2016; NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: BROADWAY APACHE KJB, LLC II. File No: L-20891581 III. The address of the known place of business is: 1065 E. CHRISTOPHER CRK LP #32, PAYSON, AZ 85541. IV. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: KERRY J BLANTON, 1065 E. CHRISTOPHER CRK LP #32, PAYSON, AZ 85541. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: KERRY J BLANTON, 1065 E. CHRISTOPHER CRK LP #32, PAYSON, AZ 85541. 16174: 5/13, 5/17, 5/20/2016; NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: FORGE MESA KJB, LLC II. File No: L-20891640 III. The address of the known place of business is: 1065 E. CHRISTOPHER
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1065 E. CHRISTOPHER CRK LP #32, PAYSON, AZ 85541. IV. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: KERRY J BLANTON, 1065 E. CHRISTOPHER CRK LP #32, PAYSON, AZ 85541. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: KERRY J BLANTON, 1065 E. CHRISTOPHER CRK LP #32, PAYSON, AZ 85541.
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SHOVER, Dated: 04/25/2016; /s/ Ronald Saunders, RONALD SAUNDERS, Dated: 04/25/2016. 16180: 5/13, 5/17, 5/20/2016; NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: GARVIN INVESTMENTS, LLC II. File No: L-1897349-0 III. The address of the known place of business is: 16333 N. AZ Hwy 87, Payson, AZ 85541. IV. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a
of each person who is a member are: Patricia Finch, (x0 member, 340 N. Mountain Meadow Dr., Payson, AZ 85541.
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Proposed Budget for 7-1-16 to 6-30-17
GILA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 SUMMARY OF BUDGET DATA
I.
B.
Expenditures: Current General Fund Unexpended Plant Fund Retirement of Indebtedness Plant Fund TOTAL
$
$
$
7,152,694
$
Expenditures Per Full-Time Student Equivalent (FTSE): Current General Fund $ Unexpended Plant Fund $ Projected FTSE Count
9,669 /FTSE 197 /FTSE 725
7,115,533 261,500
$
7,377,033
$
$ $
7,906 /FTSE 291 /FTSE 900
$ $
(105,339) (119,000)
-1.5% -45.5%
(224,339)
-3.0%
1,763 /FTSE (94) /FTSE
$
$
$
Less Reduction of Principal-WIFA Loans (1,375) Less Capital Projects: Distribution S y s t e m Mapping/Payson Pipeline (4,200) Repair 40K gallon storage tank (20,000) Replacement of WTK storage tank (15,000) Turbidity Issue Resolution (28,000) Water Rights (20,000)
22.3% -32.4%
Net change in Cash Balances (68,477) Cash at Beginning of Year 110,035 Ending Cash Balance 41,558
$
SUMMARY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND RATES A.
B.
Amount Levied: Primary Tax Levy Secondary Tax Levy TOTAL LEVY
$
4,335,129
$
4,111,994
$
223,135
5.4%
$
4,335,129
$
4,111,994
$
223,135
5.4%
Rates Per $100 Net Assessed Valuation: Primary Tax Rate Secondary Tax Rate TOTAL RATE
0.8735
0.8522
0.0213
2.5%
0.8735
0.8522
0.0213
2.5%
IV.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRIMARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §42-17051
$
V.
AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM PRIMARY PROPERTY TAXES IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT AS CALCULATED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §42-17051
$
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Budget details are available by writing to the District office at 240 E. Box Elder Lane, Payson, AZ 85541 or by visiting the District’s Web Site: www.rimtrailwater.org RIM TRAIL DOMESTIC WATER IMPORVEMENT DISTRICT RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE effective 07/01/2016 [Subject to the Terms and Condition in the Current Rules and Regulations of the District]
4,335,129
SCHEDULE A GILA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 RESOURCES CURRENT FUNDS Restricted Fund 2017
General Fund 2017 BEGINNING BALANCES-July 1* Restricted Unrestricted Total Beginning Balances REVENUES AND OTHER INFLOWS Student Tuition and Fees General Tuition Out-of-District Tuition Out-of-State Tuition Student Fees Tuition and Fee Remissions or Waivers State Appropriations Maintenance Support Equalization Aid Capital Support Property Taxes Primary Tax Levy Secondary Tax Levy Gifts, Grants, and Contracts Sales and Services Investment Income State Shared Sales Tax Other Revenues Proceeds from Sale of Bonds Total Revenues and Other Inflows
$
PLANT FUNDS Unexpended Retirement of Indebtedness Plant Fund 2017 2017
Auxiliary Fund 2017
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,400,000 $
$
$
$
$
315,200
$
$
Other Funds 2017
$ 728,000 728,000 $
$
Total All Funds 2017 $
$
1,025,000 1,025,000
$
1,400,000
$
1,400,000
TRANSFERS Transfers In (Transfers Out) Total Transfers
-29.0% -29.0%
458,000
529,000
-13.4%
4,335,129
4,111,994
5.4%
50,000
325,000
325,000 200,000 80,000
-50.0%
80,000
100,000 80,000
6,645,994
0.8%
100,000
6,425,329 $
% Increase/ Decrease
$
$
4,335,129
$
Total All Funds 2016
728,000 728,000
142,800
275,000
272,800 $
$
$
$
$
142,500 (142,500) (142,500)
6,698,129
$
142,500 (142,500)
261,500 (261,500)
-45.5% -45.5%
142,500
Less: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Total Resources Available for the Budget Year
$
7,010,829 $
272,800 $
$
142,500 $
$
$
7,426,129
$
7,670,994
-3.2%
*These amounts exclude amounts not in spendable form (i.e., prepaids, inventories, and capital assets) or amounts legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.
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SCHEDULE B
General Fund 2017 TOTAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE BUDGET YEAR (from Schedule B) EXPENDITURES AND OTHER OUTFLOWS Instruction Public Service Academic Support Student Services Institutional Support (Administration) Operation and Maintenance of Plant Scholarships Auxiliary Enterprises Capital Assets Debt Service-General Obligation Bonds Debt Service-Other Long Term Debt Other Expenditures Contingency Total Expenditures and Other Outflows
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Other Funds 2017
Total All Funds 2017
$
7,010,829 $
272,800 $
$
142,500 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
7,010,194
272,800
142,500
$
7,010,194 $
272,800 $
$
SCHEDULE C
142,500 $
Connection Fees (all work to be completed by District Staff); A. Initial Bas Meter Installation Fee (Includes Turn-On Service) or $3,000.00*** B. Re-installation of Meter (if previously removed at customer or prior owners request) $3,000.00*** C. Service Line installation per Lineal Foot from Distribution Main Meter Location to $60.00*** (or Cost - Whichever Is Higher), and D. New Customer Security Deposit, and $150.00*** E. Assessment for Newly Created Lots not included in 1980 and 1984 District Bonding
$3,000.00*** Turn-On Service (Includes a Special Meter Reading): A . For Existing Property Owner $60.00 B. For New Property Owner (if Existing Service Previously Turned Off) $60.00 Turn-Off Service (Includes a Special Meter Reading) $60.00 Special Meter Reading Requested by Customer $40.00 Transfers or New Applications for Service (Includes a Special Meter Reading) $60.00 NSF Check $30.00 Monthly Late Charge; The Greater of 2.5% of the Total Balance Due or $5.00 Security Deposit for Delinquent Accounts; Amount To Be Determined by Board Reserve assessment per active meter (annually if needed); Amount Periodically Set by Board of Directors *Flat Rate For Low Volume Water Users. Customers using 36,000 gallons of water or less per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) based on previous year usage will only pay the base rate of $79.00 per month and not be subject to a gallonage charge. In the event the water user exceeds 36,000 gallons usage for the fiscal year they will be charged at the standard rate for excess usage in those months of excess usage and will not be eligible for the flat rate for the coming year. **Once every three years, if a water customer suffers a water usage bill more than double the average usage due to accidental water usage, mysterious disappearance, theft of water, or plumbing failures, they may request the District allow partial forgiveness of charges per the then existing policy in the Rules and Regulations of the District. ***Fees for connection and related services and are due and payable to the District 50% upon application for service (necessary to obtain building permits) and 50% when the meter is installed per then existing Rules and Regulations of the District. Proposed changes to the 2016 - 2017 Rate Schedule for RTDWID I. Water Rate for P u b l i c Entities; If a government entity has a facility in the District with a meter connection, the monthly rate to be charged will be at 50% of the current standard minimum rate. 16183: 5/17, 5/24/2016 RIM TRAIL DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Notice of Budget and Rate Hearing; May 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Whispering Pines Fire Station #72 144 Belluzzi, Rim Trail, Arizona. Proposed Budget for 7-1-16 to 6-30-17. Operating Revenues: Miscellaneous Fees $380 Water Fees $90,000 Total Revenues: $90,380 Operating Expenses: Administration: Professional Services (4,900) District Management (16,000) Insurance (4,315) Legal Fees (1,000) Administration-Other (4,300) Water Operations: Depreciation (13,200) Electricity (3,135) Water Operator (21,240) Repair/ Maintenance- Labor & Material (9,200) Infrastructure-Labor & Material (4,000) Testing Lab Fees (850) Chemicals (220) Water OperationsOther (820) Other Income/Expense (302) Operating Income 6,898 Eliminate Non-Cash Expenses -Depreciation from Above: 13,200 Positive Cash Flow from Operations 20,098 Less Reduction of Principal-WIFA Loans (1,375) Less Capital Projects: Distribution System Mapping/Payson Pipeline (4,200) Repair 40K gallon storage tank (20,000) Replacement of WTK storage tank (15,000) Turbidity Issue Resolution (28,000) Water Rights (20,000) Net
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PLANT FUNDS Unexpended Retirement of Plant Fund Indebtedness 2017 2017
Auxiliary Fund 2017
Monthly Water Rates Per Meter: A. Base Minimum Fee - Applies to all installed meters - Includes 3,000 Gallons, and $79.00* B. Water Usage in Excess of 3,000 Gallons: 4th 1000 Gallons or Part Thereof (3001 to 4000 Gallons), and $5.00** 5th 1000 Gallons or Part Thereof (4001 to 5000 Gallons), and $5.50** 6th 1000 Gallons or Part Thereof (5001 to 6000 Gallons), and $6.00** Each Additional 1000 Gallons or Part Thereof (Over ^000 Gallons) $8.00** C. If Meter Turned off at Customer Request but not Removed (includes after legal transfer to a New Property Owner) $79.00
LEGAL NOTICES
FROM THE COMPETITION
GILA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 EXPENDITURES AND OTHER OUTFLOWS CURRENT FUNDS Restricted Fund 2017
Income/Expense
Positive Cash Flow from Operations 20,098
$
$
Operating Expenses: Administration: Professional Services (4,900) District Management (16,000) Insurance (4,315) Legal Fees (1,000) Administration-Other (4,300) Water Operations: Depreciation (13,200) Electricity (3,135) Water Operator (21,240) Repair/Maintenance-Labor & Material (9,200) Infrastructure-Labor & Material (4,000) Testing Lab Fees (850) Chemicals (220) Water Operations-Other (820)
Eliminate Non-Cash Expenses-Depreciation from Above: 13,200
%
TOTAL ALL FUNDS ESTIMATED PERSONNEL COMPENSATION Employee Salaries and Hourly Costs Retirement Costs Healthcare Costs Other Benefit Costs TOTAL
III.
7,010,194 142,500
Operating Revenues: Miscellaneous Fees $380 Water Fees $90,000 Total Revenues: $90,380
Operating Income 6,898
CURRENT GENERAL AND PLANT FUNDS A.
II.
Amount
16183: 5/17, 5/24/2016 RIM TRAIL DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Notice of Budget and Rate Hearing May 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Whispering Pines Fire Station #72 144 Belluzzi, Rim Trail, Arizona
Other (302)
Increase/Decrease From Budget 2016 To Budget 2017 Budget 2016
LEGAL NOTICES
member are: Donald J. Garvin, (x) member, 907 S. Lovesprings Rd., Payson, AZ 85541; Donna L. Cox, 20327 E. Calle De Flores, Queen Creek, AZ 855142.
OFFICIAL BUDGET FORMS GILA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FISCAL YEAR 2017
Budget 2017
5B
$
$
7,426,129
Total All Funds 2016 $
7,670,994
% Increase/ Decrease -3.2%
$
7,406,433
-1.7%
142,500
261,500
-45.5%
7,667,933
-3.2%
$
474-5251
John Stanton x103 • Steve Ray x105 • Gary Tackett x104
7,282,994
7,425,494
PAYSON ROUNDUP
LEGAL NOTICES change in Cash Balances (68,477) Cash at Beginning of Year 110,035 Ending Cash Balance 41,558 Budget details are available by writing to the District office at 240 E. Box Elder Lane, Payson, AZ 85541 or by visiting the District’s Web Site: www.rimtrailwater.org RIM TRAIL DOMESTIC WATER IMPORVEMENT DISTRICT RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE effective 07/01/2016 [Subject to the Terms and Condition in the Current Rules and Regulations of the District] Monthly Water Rates Per Meter: A . Base Minimum Fee - Applies to all installed meters Includes 3,000 Gallons, and $79.00* B. Water Usage in Excess of 3,000 Gallons: 4th 1000 Gallons or Part Thereof (3001 to 4000 Gallons), and $5.00** 5th 1000 Gallons or Part Thereof (4001 to 5000 Gallons), and $5.50** 6th 1000 Gallons or Part Thereof (5001 to 6000 Gallons), and $6.00** Each Additional 1000 Gallons or Part Thereof (Over ^000 Gallons) $8.00** C. If Meter Turned off at Customer Request but not Removed (includes after legal transfer to a New Property Owner) $79.00 Connection Fees (all work to be completed by District Staff); A. Initial Bas Meter Installation Fee (Includes Turn-On Service) or $3,000.00*** B. Re-installation of Meter (if previously removed at customer or prior owners request) $3,000.00*** C. Service Line installation per Lineal Foot from Distribution Main Meter Location to $60.00*** (or Cost - Whichever Is Higher), and D. New Customer Security Deposit, and $150.00*** E. Assessment for Newly Created Lots not included in 1980 and 1984 District Bonding $3,000.00*** Turn-On Service (Includes a Special Meter Reading): A. For Existing Property Owner $60.00 B. For New Property Owner (if Existing Service Previously Turned Off) $60.00 Turn-Off Service (Includes a Special Meter Reading) $60.00 Special Meter Reading Requested by Customer $40.00 Transfers or New Applications for Service (Includes a Special Meter Reading) $60.00 NSF Check $30.00 Monthly Late Charge; The Greater of 2.5% of the Total Balance Due or $5.00 Security Deposit for Delinquent Accounts; Amount To Be Determined by Board Reserve assessment per active meter (annually if needed); Amount Periodically Set by Board of Directors *Flat Rate For Low Volume Water Users. Customers using 36,000 gallons of water or less per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) based on previous year usage will only pay the base rate of $79.00 per month and not be subject to a gallonage charge. In the event the water user exceeds 36,000 gallons usage for the fiscal year they will be charged at the standard rate for excess usage in those months of excess usage and will not be eligible for the flat rate for the com**Once every ing year. three years, if a water customer suffers a water usage bill more than double the average usage due to accidental water usage, mysterious disappearance, theft of water, or plumbing failures, they may request the District allow partial forgiveness of charges per the then existing policy in the Rules and Regulations of the District. ***Fees for connection and related services and are due and payable to the District 50% upon application for service (necessary to obtain building permits) and 50% when the meter is installed per then existing Rules and Regulations of the District. Proposed changes to the 2016 - 2017 Rate Schedule for RTDWID. I. Water Rate for Public Entities; If a government entity has a facility in the District with a meter connection, the monthly rate to be charged will be at 50% of the current standard minimum rate.
6B
Payson Roundup SPORTS Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Junior spring turkey hunt a success for area kids When spring comes to the safety course. Arizona provides Arizona high country, the early an extra bonus point in all the morning silence will often be lottery drawings for those who broken by the distinct gobble of have successfully completed the the wild turkey. course. Much of the year these birds There are a wide range of are relatively silent, but during junior hunts in Arizona where the mating season they can real- families can enjoy the outdoors ly make a racket and respond to and hunt big game during a a man-made call. specified season. This can be a Consequently, most states in situation where dad’s can teach the union have a spring gobbler about the outdoors, the values hunt for outdoorsmen who enjoy of hunting, and spending quality time with the family, the challenge of calling which is so important. a bearded male turkey Bryce Sisson and into shotgun or archery outdoors under the rim Trevor Nelson, two range. AZGFD employees at It is important to be the Tonto Fish Hatchery, in the woods before gray had the opportunity to dawn because a tom will hunt with their 13-yearoften sound off with that old daughters on opendistinctive gobble while ing day. still in the roost tree. Bryce and his daughOnce a bird is located, it is time to get with- Dennis Pirch ter, Julia, were a part in 250 yards or less in of the annual AZGFD anticipation of calling turkey camp on top of the turkey out of the roost tree the Rim, which encourages family participation. There were and within shotgun range. Replicating the yelp of a hen many activities in addition to the turkey is most easily done with turkey hunt, which included a a box call and that may attract campfire dinner, turkey-calling a tom for the mating ritual of seminars, and numerous raffle strutting, fanning and of course prizes for those in attendance. Trevor and his daughter, Alex, the unique gobble which pierces made the trip to unit 27 along the the morning silence. The forest along the Mogollon New Mexico border where the Rim is the home of the Merriam’s turkey numbers are in excellent wild turkey species with a gen- shape. During the weekend they eral boundary of Prescott on the called in nine different gobblers west to the New Mexico border for hunting, outdoor photos, and on the east, but is widespread in the learning process of calling the western states. turkeys. The Merriam’s is unique in Experiencing wildlife in that it has a distinct white tip the Arizona outdoors can be a on its tail feathers compared to unique family activity, very eduthe other four sub-species, which cational, and fun for everyone. This was both young ladies’ inhabit the USA. Arizona has a juniors only first turkey and no doubt, there hunt for the male turkey or gob- will be more spring hunts in the bler, which has just finished in future. most northern units. Arizona Julia and Alex have also sucdoes require the NRA hunter cessfully hunted elk and deer safety course for those in the 10- with their dads in the Rim to 13-year age group that had a Country. This weekend enjoy the permit to hunt. I would highly recommend Arizona outdoors with your famevery person who plans to be in ily fishing, hiking, or maybe just the field for any of the hunting a picnic in the tall pines of God’s seasons to take the NRA hunter creation.
Bass fishing good at Roosevelt Lake We now have a final date of shot and Texas-rig techniques when an additional stocking of using a translucent color bait Florida-strain bass will be put were reported very successful. into Roosevelt Lake. The date Both a 4- and 6-inch sized bait is May 17 and the great news is were reported successful. that the number of fingerlings Crappie fishing reports increased by 10,000 bringing the remained sporadic. For most total to 40,000 fingerlings to be crappie the spawn is over and stocked. crappie are gathering in large Also, I’d like to give a huge schools heading into their summer pattern. However, thanks to the volunteers since the deeper water who have offered to near the dam remains help distribute the fish rim country cooler, some crappie around the lake. Within fishing report are still spawning there. two days of the AZGFD Successful crappie request, Rim Country anglers are fishing in anglers had exceeded 25 feet depths in subthe number of volunteers needed. merged trees. Vertically Roosevelt Lake water fishing a small curly tail level currently stands grub on a 1/16 ounce at 51 percent full. The jighead is an excellent James recent storms brought Goughnour technique for late spring some rain onto the early summer crappie watershed and the flows fishing. of both the Salt River and Tonto The AZGFD Summer Trout Creek increased slightly which Stocking Program of Rim Country offset the draw-down rate. The streams and lakes is underway. water conditions in the lake are Rainbow trout are being stocked clear and the water temperature into all Rim lakes and streams. is in the 70s. To see a complete list visit the Bass fishermen reported good fishing section of the AZGFD. fishing conditions. The winds gov website. More great news have mostly subsided which is for trout anglers, the much-ana plus for anglers, but for most ticipated tiger trout, which is of the bass, the spawn is over a cross between a brown and and they are transitioning back brook trout, will be stocked this to summer time water levels. week into Woods Canyon Lake. The spawn has produced mil- AZGFD has done a lot of work to lions of shad that can be seen make this possible and the tiger along the shoreline and tucked trout will be great fun to catch. tightly into brush. Since the giz- Also, Gila trout are planned to zard shad spawn occurred last be released this fall into some month, there is a good chance secondary streams below the many of the shad being reported Rim. Gila trout are thought to be are gizzard shad, however, bass native to Rim Country so this is will feed heavily on them when welcome new to our anglers. they are small. If you see a huge Tune into the All Outdoors school of shad, which sometimes Show on KMOG radio in Payson looks like an large black mass to hear the fishing report and moving along the shoreline, get talk with knowledgeable guests a small square-bill crankbait about topics of interest to Rim into the water as fast as you Country. All Outdoors is on the can. Bass will be following these air each Thursday, 5-6 p.m., large schools and can’t resist an 1420AM, 103.3FM and live at injured looking baitfish. Fishing www.rimcountryradio.com. is better in the early mornHave a great week of fishing ings and in the evenings until and I hope to see you on the about an hour after sunset and water. that pattern will typically last James Goughnour owns through the end of May. Drop- Rim Country Custom Rods.
Submitted photos
Above, Julia Sisson poses with the turkey she harvested with her dad, Bryce. At right, Alex Nelson and her father, Trevor, pose with the turkey Alex harvested.