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University land sale takes step forward Alliance delivers first check Pete Aleshire

The Tonto National Forest has agreed to promptly complete a quitclaim deed, effectively transferring title of the parcel The Rim Country Educational Alliance south of Highway 87 and west of Rim Club Thursday took another concrete step Parkway, said Payson Mayor Kenny Evans. toward buying the land to build a 6,000-stuEvans said backers of the university dent university campus in Payson. project reinitiated discussions with repThe Alliance handed over a check resentatives of Arizona State University for $150,000 to Aztec this week. The discussions Consulting, to partially pay revealed no significant outfor archaeological work on “It’s reasonable to standing issues. Evans said a 253-acre Forest Service he expects that with the land site. Acting Alliance chair- assume that the sale finalized, the Alliance man Jim Lyon accepted the Forest Service will will sign a deal with its unimoney to pay Aztec from the be in a position versity partner “fairly quickRim Country Educational ly.” to quitclaim the Foundation. Lyon said, “It’s reasonable The contract with Aztec property to us on or to assume that the Forest clears the way for the around July 1.” Service will be in a position Alliance and Foundation to to quitclaim the property to Jim Lyon buy the site from the Forest us on or around July 1.” Acting Alliance chair Service for $4.1 million. Alliance officials said they Rim Country Educational expect to own the land by Foundation chairman July and start construction Richard Johnson said the on infrastructure like streets, water, sewer Foundation has the money for both the and utilities later this year. “We expect to archaeological work and for the land pur- have backhoes on the site later this sumchase. mer and to be pouring concrete this fall,” The money is coming mostly from the said Evans. Mogollon Health Alliance, which essentially That should put the project on track owns the Foundation — the fundraising See Backers provide, page 5A arm of the Payson university campus effort. by

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Rim Country Educational Foundation chairman Richard Johnson hands acting Alliance chairman Jim Lyon a check for $150,000 to start archaeological work to complete the land sale for a four-year university. Looking on are Payson Mayor Kenny and Mogollon Health Alliance chairman Kenny Evans (standing), MHA Executive Director Sanja Long (right) and Payson Councilor Su Connell (left), who serves on both the Alliance and MHA boards. Backers expect to finish the land sale in 30 days.

Payson settles suit for $50,000 Man pleads to witness assault before payout by

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After a lengthy civil battle, the Town of Payson recently reached a $50,000 settlement with a 27-year-old man who said Payson police officers needlessly beat him up during a 2011 arrest. The Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool paid Brandon Lee Lewis $50,000 on behalf of the town and officers Lorenzo Ortiz, Justin Deaton and Jesse Davies.

In a startling turn of events, the settlement came a month after Lewis reportedly choked a woman who was the wife of a potential witness in the civil case. He then brawled with her husband. He was convicted of aggravated assault in that case. He denied choking the woman and said the other man attacked him, but took the plea deal rather than go to trial. Neither the town nor the officers admit liability in the March 31 agreement arising from the 2011 incident. Lewis’ attorney Michael Harper would not comment on the case since it contains a confidentiality clause. The Roundup received the settlement paperwork through a Freedom of Information Act request. Lewis filed the civil lawsuit in 2012 before he faced a jury

• See Payson settles, page 2A

Pepper spray, threat riles school Michele Nelson

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On Friday, May 15, Payson Unified School District illustrated that its text alerts to parents work great. Each and every parent that signed up for emergency text alerts received this message shortly before noon: “A student riding alone on a school

Murder trial starts The murder trial of Mike Voden started this week in Globe. One of the first witnesses for the prosecution was the wife of Voden’s neighbor, who he shot to death in a dispute that started when the neighbor’s dog entered Voden’s yard in Payson. Voden says he shot Randy Burnett in self-defense. But Burnett’s wife testified on Thursday that her husband was standing still with his hands raised when Voden shot him. See the Roundup’s Web page for an account of the trial and Tuesday’s paper for more details. THE WEATHER

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bus stated he had a bomb. The bus was stopped off campus. The threat was unsubstantiated. The incident is under investigation.” Payson Police were called to investigate and said only a bus driver, a bus aide and the student were aboard the bus at the time. At the end of the day, buses resumed their normal schedule. Around the same time, at Payson High School, a student thought they were playing with a flashlight on a keychain that turned out to be a pepper spray canister.

Attendance office tech Georgia Burnside suffered the consequences when the pepper spray filled her office. “When I turned around to see what was going on, I inhaled it, and oh my gosh it was horrible,” she said. “I couldn’t breathe and couldn’t be in my office for a couple of hours, my eyes and throat were hurting. I could not imagine being sprayed directly, that would have hurt more.” Although the pepper spray event did not go out over the emergency text system, the word got out the old-fashioned way — gossip.

Dog shot to death in yard Intruder uses pellet gun by

Michele Nelson

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Someone snuck onto Suzy and Chris Tubbs’ property on Tyler Parkway Monday night and shot their dog, Ritzy, who was inside her dog run at the time. Inside the home with the lights on and the TV going, Suzy had started her night routine after a long day in Phoenix for work. “I started getting in the shower and doing my nightly routine. I heard Ritzy bark three times. My bath is next to the bedroom and the doggy door is out the back,” she said. “I heard a couple of barks and a painful yelp. Within two seconds Roxy (another dog) came running into the house.” Suzy started screaming for her husband Chris, she said. In the dark, Chris used a flashlight to find their little terrier mix, Ritzy, lying in the corner. “Chris picked her up and brought her in the house,” said Suzy. “We laid her down.” Ritzy did not move, her head shot with

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Suzy Tubbs is offering a $1,900 reward for information leading to the arrest of the intruder who killed her dog, Ritzy, with a pellet gun.

a pellet gun. Chief Don Engler confirmed that a high-powered pellet gun can kill a dog. “Some of them are pretty high powered,” he said.

• See Intruder kills, page 5A

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The calls have come in since the Roundup reported on a mysterious A-4 jet’s touch and go landing at the Payson Airport on May 5. “It’s licensed to a company called Advanced Tactical Systems,” said a caller. “The A-4s were bought up by private pilots who still use them,” said another. But the actual pilot of the jet said, “Much to do about nothing, as the saying goes.” C.A. Erdos is a retired Marine who has flown planes for 40 years and now lives in Tucson. “Learned to fly in Flagstaff,” he said. For this particular flight, Erdos was working as a test pilot for the A-4 jet, giving it a check flight for a would-be buyer. He said air traffic control had approved his instrument flight plan including the typical GPS approach to Payson. Payson Airport coordinator Ray Law, translated what Erdos said. “When (pilots) are on an instrument flight plan, they work with air traffic control in Albuquerque, New

Mexico,” he said. “So they are strictly doing it by procedure.” ATC in Albuquerque, which operated under the rules set by the Federal Aviation Administration, approves a pilot’s flight plan, including direction and altitude. As for the GPS approach, Law said it brings planes in from the south over Rye and up to the airport. “I hear lots of aircraft flying that GPS approach,” said Law. “It is the only approach that we have to the airport.”

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However, once pilots start getting close to the Payson Airport, they start broadcasting their flight intentions on a certain radio frequency. Erdos did just that. “After the instrument approach was complete, I turned downwind to set up for a touch and go on runway 24. During the entire 10-15 minutes performing the Hold, Approach and touch and go, I was communicating on

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for criminal charges stemming from the arrest. A jury found Lewis guilty of aggravated assault on two of the officers, resisting arrest and two counts of criminal damage. However, a Superior Court judge ultimately vacated the convictions because of a slew of missteps by the Gila County Attorney’s Office and Payson Police Department before and during the trial. The judge determined investigators had misstated or withheld evidence in the case. Judge Peter Cahill then barred a retrial saying the state had its opportunity to fairly prosecute Lewis and was not entitled to another chance. The lawyers that prosecuted the case for the GCAO are no longer with the office, although one has filed a sexual harassment complaint against County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission. The town initially fought the civil lawsuit and the case paperwork swelled to dozens of filings on the part of both parties, according to online court records. Before reaching the settlement with Payson, Lewis pleaded guilty in another case to aggravated assault, reportedly getting into a scuffle with a man in September who was set to testify against him had the civil case gone to trial, according to court documents. Lewis is now serving 30 months of probation in that case.

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The civil case turns around the night before Halloween in 2011. Lewis was driving home to an apartment complex on West Frontier Street. As he turned into the driveway, his truck struck a low retaining wall. A friend helped Lewis move the vehicle off the wall, but while they worked, officers Davies, Ortiz and Deaton arrived. Davies suspected Lewis was drunk and began a field sobriety test, although Lewis resisted taking the test. Accounts of what happened next vary. Lewis’ lawyer maintains that without any reasonable justification, the officers threw Lewis to the ground and assaulted him in the middle of the road. Ortiz straddled Lewis and punched him repeatedly in the face. Deaton also struck Lewis. Lewis said the officers continued to strike him even after he screamed, “I’m not fighting!” and called for help. Using a cell phone, a neighbor recorded the incident. Because of poor lighting at that late hour, the video shows nothing, but the audio records Lewis’ screams. “It is very gutwrenching and hard for a mother to listen to,” Margaret Lewis wrote the Roundup. “This video is actually the beginning of the second beating of Brandon when he was regaining consciousness from his first beating … It makes me sick!” The officers admitted they used force during the arrest, but said it was necessary because Lewis was combative. Deaton said he struck Lewis twice in the leg. Ortiz wrote in a report that Lewis refused to remove his hand from his pocket, cursed at the officers and tried to walk away. So officers grabbed him. Ortiz said Lewis swung toward him, so

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At trial, jurors heard from the officers and witnesses. In addition, Payson Police Sergeant Donny Garvin testified that the damage to the hood from Lewis’ head exceeded $1,200. This made it a felony and not a misdemeanor offense. After several days of testimony, the jury found Lewis guilty. Before sentencing, Lewis told a probation officer that Payson

This came a month after Lewis pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in another case. On Sept. 12, a couple called Payson Police after Lewis began sending harassing, disparaging and vulgar text messages to a man Lewis had reportedly learned would testify against him in the civil lawsuit, according to a presentencing report. When the text messages got

heated, the husband left the home to notify police. Before he got back, Lewis had come to his house and encountered the man’s wife in the yard. He ended up choking her, accusing her of causing a breakup with his girlfriend. The woman told officers she felt like she was going to pass out as Lewis choked her. When the husband returned, he took Lewis to the ground and choked him. The woman did not need medical treatment, but the husband got treatment for injuries to his hand. Lewis, who was bleeding profusely from the head and smelled of alcohol, was taken to the hospital and later released into police custody. Lewis told a probation officer he did not harm the victims as they claimed. He said tension rose between him and the husband over unrelated matters. Lewis claimed the husband sent him disparaging messages, threatening to harm Lewis. As the alledged harassment continued, Lewis said he “snapped.” He went to the couple’s home and the man rushed him, striking him in the head with a rock. Lewis denied having any physical contact with the wife. He claimed the couple lied to police, but he felt like he had no other choice but to take the plea deal. Admitted drug problem

“I am now gonna stay away from people and change my life,” Lewis told the court. “So thank you judge.” Lewis admitted to a probation officer that he had a drinking problem and has struggled with sobriety. He admitted to drug use, including marijuana, meth and heroin up until he was 26. “Despite entering into a plea of guilty to the crime, Mr. Lewis claimed the victim had embellished her version of events as he adamantly denied he physically harmed the victim,” a probation officer wrote. On Feb. 27, Judge Gary Scales sentenced Lewis to 30 months of probation after he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, causing temporary, but substantial, loss or impairment. Scales ordered Lewis to complete anger management and substance abuse screening and treatment.

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Deaton grabbed Lewis and they Police Chief Don Engler had took him to the ground. When approached him shortly after the Lewis began to swing at them, offense and offered to resolve Ortiz said he hit Lewis in the face. the matter amicably without an However, the officer said Lewis attorney. When Lewis said he had hired an attorney, the police continued to fight. “The suspect stopped active- department refused to talk to ly fighting, but wouldn’t give us him, he claimed. his hands, so officer Davies and Engler said he would have I forced his hands behind his to check with the town attorney back and placed handcuffs on before making a comment. him,” Ortiz wrote in a use of force The appeal report. Deaton wrote that Lewis Before sentencing, the probaappeared to be yelling for the tion department discovered that camera “all the while still strug- police had a repair shop estimate gling and fighting.” to repair the hood for $700, makAfter Lewis was in handcuffs, ing it a misdemeanor. Prosecutors Lewis maintains the officers had the shop estimate, but never smacked his head against one of gave a copy to the defense team. the patrol vehicles. By contrast, Lewis’ lawyers then found officers said Lewis beat his own undisclosed evidence through head against the hood of the car. discovery in the civil case. That Harper said Lewis, who was 23 included memos filed by the offiyears old at the time, was much cers to Engler never given to the smaller and weaker than the offi- criminal defense team. cers and posed no threat. Cahill sentenced Lewis to proLewis spent the night in the bation, deferring 30 days in jail. county jail and did not receive After sentencing, Lewis’ legal medical attenteam asked Cahill tion until the to vacate the con“I am now gonna stay next morning victions. They said away from people for a fractured prosecutors Joy eye socket and and change my life,” Riddle and Marc abrasions to his Stanley failed to Lewis told the court. knee, scapula informa“So thank you judge.” disclose and ear, Harper tion. wrote. Prosecutors Harper said admitted they had Lewis experienced significant made mistakes, but said they physical and mental suffering and withheld the evidence through a humiliation. He said the officers’ mere oversight. actions were “deliberate, intenIn addition, the defense team tional, willful and wanton, grossly also found that Garvin had prenegligent and taken with an evil viously been listed on the county mind …” attorney’s Brady list, which is a In a response, the town’s law- list of officers prosecutors believe yer said Lewis did pose a threat may have credibility issues when and denies that the officers took testifying. unreasonable action. He argued Cahill ultimately threw out the Lewis assumed the risk of injury conviction because of the failures when he refused to follow offi- to disclose evidence. On March cers’ orders and tried to leave the 31, Lewis signed the $50,000 civil scene. settlement agreement. The trial Another assault case

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Memorial Day rummage sale

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Hellsgate Fireflies Auxiliary is hosting a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday, May 23 at Fire Station 21, 80 S. Walters Lane, Star Valley (behind the Moose Lodge). The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. Proceeds will help the auxiliary help the Hellsgate Fire District firefighters as well as buy items needed for a kitchen at the district’s new station in Tonto Village. The new kitchen will serve the fire district’s volunteers and the community. Breakfast includes pancakes, coffee, juice, sausage and strawberries. Call Karen for more information at (480) 861-3979.

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Enjoy breakfast in Pine

The Mountain Village Foundation will serve a pancake breakfast to raise money at the Memorial Day Weekend crafts show at the Pine Community Center. Breakfast, with pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be sold beginning at 7 a.m., Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds will help the group meet the needs of children in Pine and Strawberry with such things as school supplies, coats, shoes and Christmas gifts. Additionally, the group tries to help the area’s needy families at times. Monetary donations to help the group can be sent to P.O. Box 715, Pine, AZ 85544.

Arts & Crafts Fest in Pine

The 35th Annual Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Guild’s Memorial Day Weekend Festival is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 23 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 24 at the Pine Community Center. The festival has more than 75 booths featuring original hand-crafted works, such as stained glass, wood and copper items, original art, pottery, hand-woven baskets, jewelry, candles, handmade clothing, crocheted items and much more. Chuck and Barbara Casey (aka Trouble in Paradise) will provide entertainment. The Guild donates much of the money earned at the festival to local worthwhile recipients including the Pine Strawberry School, Pine-Strawberry Fire Department, Tonto Rim Search and Rescue, Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library and the local food bank.

Buy plants this weekend

The High Country Garden Club will be participating in the 2015 Grand Opening of the Payson’s Farmers Market Saturday, May 23. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon at the parking lot of Sawmill Crossing. The club’s booth features a nice selection of home grown plants, including vegetables, herbs, bulbs, and Xeriscape plants. There will also be handmade yard art items and dish gardens.

Benefit sale for Whispering Pines Fire District

The Whispering Pines Fire District Auxiliary is holding its annual rummage/ bake/book sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 23. The sale will be at the firehouse, 9 miles northeast of town at 10603 North Houston Mesa Road. There will be lots of miscellaneous rummage items and good food. All proceeds go to support the fire district and the firefighters.

Community Garden hosts Open House Saturday

The Community Garden, located at 300 E. Tyler Parkway, will have an Open House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 23. See what the Community Garden can offer you at only $60 per garden including water. For more information, call (928) 4681365.

Visit Fossil Creek Creamery, help Payson Community Kids

Celebrate May at the Fossil Creek Creamery annual May Fest Saturday, May 23 and help Payson Community Kids. Bring the entire family out for a chance to pet baby goats, take photos with llamas and view felting wool demos. Visitors can also take one of two guided farm tours and

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learn the history and hear about the operations of this beautiful and unique farm. Additionally, a country lunch of pulled pork, coleslaw and baked beans will be served. Reservations are required. The tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and cost $10 per person. Lunch is from noon to 1:30 p.m. and costs $10 per person. To make a reservation, call (928) 4765178. The Fossil Creek Creamery is at 10379 W. Fossil Creek Rd., Strawberry (3 ½ miles from Hwy. 87).

Brush pits closed for holiday

All Regional Payson Area Project….for a Fire Wise Rim Country (RPAP) brush pits will be closed Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24 in observance of the Memorial Day Weekend holiday.

Taco dinner benefit

The Ladies of the Moose host a $5 Taco Dinner – two tacos, rice and beans (add an extra taco for $1) – from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 23 at the Moose Lodge, 4211 E. Highway 260, Star Valley. There will also be a Chicken and Duck Drop game. The event honors area veterans and proceeds benefit Moose Charities. For more information, call (928) 4746212

Art show, wine reception

Enjoy the artwork of Diane Nathe and Rosina French at an Art Show and Wine Reception from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 23 at 3617 Highway 87 (Massage & Yoga Studio).

Memorial Day ceremonies

Payson commemorates Memorial Day over the course of two days, with four different ceremonies. Please take time to attend one or more of these programs in remembrance of our fallen service men and women: • Payson Pioneer Cemetery, 9 a.m. Sunday, May 24. • Mountain Meadows Memorial Park in Round Valley, 10 a.m. Sunday, May 24. • Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, 8 a.m. Monday, May 25. • Green Valley Park, 10 a.m. Monday, May 25.

Dumpsters available for forest visitors heading home

The Pack It In - Pack It Out trash program sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25. Waste Matters & Recycling of Star Valley has provided Dumpsters for Tonto National Forest visitors to dump trash as they leave the Rim Country. The dumpsters will be in two locations: Home Depot and the Payson Event Center. Volunteers and Forest Service staff will be on hand to assist. For more information, call the Payson Ranger District at (928) 474-7900.

Unity of Payson hosts workshop

Unity of Payson will present a workshop on Transformational Kinesiology (TK)TM from 12:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sunday, May 24, following the Unity of Payson service. Shiranda Deerwoman will lead the workshop on the TK™ process, which includes muscle checking, kinesiology, creative visualization, and more. It will be built upon the theme of the Unity of Payson lesson of the morning on Memorial Day commemoration and graduation commencement. Unity of Payson meets at 10 a.m. at the Central Arizona Board of Realtors office, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. The workshop is at the Payson Community Kids facility, 409 S. Tonto. The fee is $20 per person, with proceeds going to Unity of Payson. For more information, unityofpayson@gmail.com.

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Discover the role of genetics, nutrition and lifestyle in preventing and mitigating chronic diseases and improving quality of life. Join Cindy Bryant, CNHP, FIfHI and Wellness Advocate with Healthy Perspectives Wellness Center, on Thursday, May 28 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. We’ll discuss how food and lifestyle choices dictate the way in which your unique body chemistry expresses itself (positively and negatively). Your health risks, weight and lifespan can all be improved by following a nutritional roadmap that’s right for you. Please reserve your space for this free educational event by calling (928) 472-7120.

Prayer in schools again?

Two-time U.S. Senate candidate and developer Mike Aloisi will speak on “One Rim Country Museum in Nation Under God Again” Thursday night, May 28, before the Payson Tea Party and Blue Star Museum program The Rim Country Museum and Zane community members. Mr. Aloisi will discuss how the June 1962 Grey Cabin will be participating in the Blue Supreme Court ruling removing prayer from Star Museums program again this summer. the public schools broke U.S. Constitutional This program is a collaboration among the law, and what we can do about it. Please National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star join us from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at Tiny’s Family Families, the Department of Defense, and Restaurant on East Highway 260. For more more than 1,500 museums across America information, call (928) 951-6774. to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 25, through Labor Day, Humane Society benefit Sept. 7. Music, Mutts & Meowgaritas is from 4:30 The facilities in Green Valley Park are p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 30 at the Rim open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, and Country Museum/Zane Grey Cabin in Green Wednesday through Saturday, and from 1 Valley Park. p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, closed Tuesday. This event benefits the Humane Society The free admission program is available of Central Arizona. Tickets are $75 per perto any bearer of a Geneva Convention com- son. The event includes: live music featuring mon access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID Payson’s own Junction 87; special meowgarcard, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which itas will be served; tapas and tacos to taste; includes active duty military (Army, Navy, activities planned are piñatas for paws, a Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), National photo booth, a raffle for a world-class travel Guard and Reserve members and up to five package (three-night stay at The Grand Del family members. A family member of active Mar, San Diego — including dining, golf and duty military may include a spouse or child, spa services), and a silent auction. aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc. If the milFor more information, visit www.humaneitary family member is deployed, the spouse societycentralaz.org or call (928) 474-5590. and children are welcome to participate.

Taylor Pool opens

Opening day at Taylor Pool is Monday, May 25. Swim for $2 per person from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Open swim is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Family passes are available for purchase from the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism office in Green Valley Park. Swimming lessons are offered at four different sessions through the summer; a swim team will again be fielded; and water aerobics are from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for $2 per visit or $60 for eight weeks. Contact the parks office for details about registration, (928) 474-4515, ext. 7.

Car wash at Walgreen’s

The Unity of Payson church will hold a car wash in Walgreen’s parking lot from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, May 25. Love offerings will be accepted for the service.

Reading and Math Enrichment Camp

Rim Literacy is offering a free Reading and Math Enrichment Camp for children in grade 1-5. It runs from June 2 through June 25, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It will be held at Payson Community Kids, 213 S. Colcord Rd. Free breakfast and lunch are provided. Additional free afternoon recreational activities are also available. To register, call Perla at (928) 478-7160.

SAT/ACT Vocabulary and Writing Workshop

An SAT/ACT Vocabulary and Writing Workshop will be offered June 2 through June 2525 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students will focus on increasing their vocabulary and developing their writing skills. A free breakfast is also available at 8:30. The Workshop is held at Payson Community Kids, 213 S. Colcord Rd.

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agenda Payson Unified School District Board Meeting When: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 (earlier time due to softball playoffs) Where: Julia Randall Elementary, Board Room, 902 W. Main, Payson Meeting highlight: Career Ladder payments for 2014-15; extracurricular salary schedule Other business: • Foreign Exchange tuitition • Open enrollment excess capacity • Fees for courses and facility use • Contracts with NGCSD, auditor and food service The complete agenda will be available Friday afternoon before the Monday meeting. Visit PUSD website.

To register, call Marilyn at (928) 9512169.

Habitat for Humanity offers home ownership opportunity

Payson Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking qualified home-buyers for Habitat homes. Interested applicants are asked to attend one of our upcoming Homeowner Orientation meetings at 6 p.m. on either Wednesday, June 3, July 1 or Aug. 5 to be held at the Payson United Methodist Church at 414 N Easy St., Payson, in room 205. Applicants must fill out our pre-screening form online at http://paysonhabitat.com/ apply-for-a-habitat-home/ or you can pick up the pre-screening form at our office inside the ReStore at 425 N. Beeline Highway. Because we need your full attention, please arrange for child care as no one under 18 years old will be permitted to attend this meeting. We currently have two 3 bed/2 bath homes available at our Longhorn Village Condominiums. Partner families are selected based on their level of need, ability to pay and willingness to partner. (Equal Housing Opportunity).

Scenic railroad trip planned

An open invitation to the community has been issued to join members of the Payson Regional Medical Center Senior Circle on a Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Trip in July. The trip is July 20 through July 22 with round trip luxury motorcoach transportation from and back to Payson; two nights shared room at the Vista Del Rio Lodge in Chama, N.M.; adult fare on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Rail Road, from Chama to Antonito, with a return by motorcoach. The cost is $465 per person, but does not include meals. At least 24 people are needed for the trip to take place. Reservations are due by June 5 with a 50 percent deposit made at the time of the reservation. To make a reservation or get additional information contact AZ Trails Travel, 1-888799-4284 or email aztrails@arizonatrails. com.

Charity yard sale set for June 6 — needs donations

The Riff-Raff Club, serving Pine and Strawberry residents, is accepting donations for its annual “Naked Yard Sale” (the name is because clothing is not accepted), to be held Saturday, June 6. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at Bishop Self Storage #48, located behind Bishop Realty in Pine. Donations can be scheduled at other times and pick-up of contributions arranged by calling (928) 978-3019.

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Friday • Rummage Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Payson First Assembly of God Church • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion

Saturday • Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Fire Station 21 in Star Valley • Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m., Pine Community Center • Payson Farmers Market & Plant Sale: 8 a.m. to noon, 816 S. Beeline behind Chili’s • Rummage Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Payson First Assembly of God Church • Arts & Crafts Festival: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pine Community Center • Rummage/Bake/Book Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whispering Pines

• Community Garden Open House: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 300 E. Tyler Parkway • Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Fossil Creek Creamery Tours: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Strawberry • Taco Dinner: 2 p.m to 4 p.m., Moose Lodge in Star Valley • Art Show & Wine Reception: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 3617 Hwy. 87

• Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m., Pine Community Center • Arts & Crafts Festival: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pine Community Center • Memorial Day ceremony: 9 a.m., Payson Pioneer Cemetery and 10 a.m. Mountain Meadows Memorial Park • TK Workshop: 12:15 to 2:45 p.m., 600 E. Highway 260 • Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• MEMORIAL DAY • Memorial Day ceremony: 8 a.m., Mazatzal Hotel & Casino and 10 a.m. Green Valley Park • Taylor Pool opens: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Rumsey II, North McLane Rd. • Car Wash: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Walgreens

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

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OPINION

4A Friday, May 22, 2015

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lookback • May 21, 1932: Aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first pilot to repeat Charles Lindbergh’s feat, landing her plane in Ireland after a 2,000-mile solo flight across the North Atlantic. • May 23, 1941: Joe “The Brown Bomber” Louis beats Buddy Baer to retain his heavyweight title at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. Baer knocked Louis through the ropes in the first round, but Louis clawed his way back and eventually gutted out a victory. • May 22, 1969: The legendary actor, philanthropist and automobile enthusiast Paul Newman makes his onscreen racing debut in the film “Winning.” Three years later, Newman launched a racing career of his own, driving a Lotus Elan in his first Sports Car Club of America race. • May 24, 1971: At Fort Bragg, N.C., an antiwar newspaper advertisement signed by 29 U.S. soldiers supporting the Concerned Officers Movement appears. The ad was in support of the group’s members who opposed the departure of the carrier USS Constellation for Vietnam.

A great bubble of rising hope If you need a dose of hope, swing by the Payson High School graduation ceremonies tonight. Our kids, Payson’s kids, will line up in caps and gowns, scrubbed and shiny, full of joy. Their parents will crowd onto the bleachers, bursting with pride and relief. Those parents will also feel the sweet, deep sorrow of seeing the kids grown, ready to take to the air with a great flurry of feathers. Wonderful kids. Don’t let anyone tell you different. We’ve watched them grow and struggle, fall and get back up. We’ve watched their plays, listened to their concerts, cheered for their championships. We’ve feared for them, felt for them, rejoiced with them. But get this: The class of 2015 earned more than $1.5 million in college scholarships, which includes generous support from many community groups. So don’t tell us these aren’t great kids. They’re our kids — they’re wonderful. We know that they face challenges. We know that we’ve failed to keep college tuition rates low in this state — so many will struggle to continue their education. We know that we’ve failed to support vocational education in this state, so many will struggle to find alternatives to college. We know that we’ve failed to work out the problems in the economy, so many will have to work hard to find good, entry level jobs. But we’ve seen these kids rise to one challenge after another. We’ve seen them write plays and songs. We’ve seen them take awful hits, catch their breaths, and climb to their feet. We’ve seen them master the Internet and accomplish a hundred things. We know they’ll get the job done — because we’ve seen them do it again and again. But we think you ought to go to the graduation ceremonies to see these wonderful young people celebrate a moment of undimmed triumph. Go not just to support them. Go not just to express the deepest values of the beloved community. Go because it will lift you up on a great bubble of hope, that Payson has such great kids — into whose hands we must deliver the future.

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Epidemic in the forest — trash

TOWN OF PAYSON 303 N. Beeline Highway Phone: (928) 474-5242 Mayor - Kenny Evans

James R. Clayton

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I’ve been a Forest Service volunteer for over three years and much of my job focuses on removing trash from illegal dumping sites found in the Tonto National Forest. Forest Service personnel and volunteers take hundreds and sometime thousands of pounds of illegally dumped trash from Tonto on a weekly basis. Surprisingly these sites are not created by misguided out-of-town campers but by local

residents. Yes, that’s right, this construction, landscaping and household trash is being dumped in the forest as though it were a landfill. The very place we take our families to hike, picnic and play is being destroyed by our friends and neighbors. Unbelievably these dumpers don’t make the connection between the health of the national forest and the very well-being of our region, town, local businesses and families. Can they not see the potential of creating an environmental/economic “death spiral” that begins with a dirty/unhealthy forest, leading to fewer visitors, that spend fewer dollars at local businesses, that leads to less available sales tax dollars … need I go on? Because the scenario only gets worse. Last Thursday was such a bad day that it prompted me to write the editor of this newspaper for the first time. In Crackerjack Meadow, a popular illegal dumping site about 3 miles north of Payson, the team found three dump sites containing so much residential trash that we couldn’t fit it all in the back of a 16-foot trailer and the bed of our pickup. There were numerous animal-chewed trash bags containing a variety of things including soiled stuffed toys, squirt guns, kids’ sneakers, discarded clothing, used car parts, broken kitchen cabinets, two empty bottles plus pills of some sort strewn about, and a dozen or so capped and uncapped hypodermic syringes.

Who knows how those syringes were used, but in any case, if you were on a hike in the forest I know you wouldn’t want your kids or dogs getting into them. Believe it or not, this is a pretty common find in the Tonto, but this one soon became the worst one ever when we found wadded up among the muck and syringes two American flags. To see our flag in that state was sad and disgusting. After the cleanup, a few of us took them to the American Legion Post on Hwy. 260 and asked them if they could provide proper care for them. Their response was an overwhelming “yes.” The intent of this letter is not to aggrandize the work that our volunteer teams do every week or shame those individuals who dumped the flags in the trash like so much worthless garbage. Instead, consider this letter to be a warning cry from the forest. The Tonto is swimming in residential waste. You can deny it and you can ignore it, but it’s there. It is simultaneously becoming a hazard to our town and at a much more personal level, a hazard to our families. Expecting a small group of volunteers and Forest Service personnel to keep up with the vast amount of waste entering the forest is not an acceptable or sustainable solution. If you dump trash in the forest, stop now! Not just because it’s illegal, but for the sake of our town and the sake of our families! Do it before a family comes upon a dump site like this one.

Photo courtesy U.S. Forest Service volunteers

Volunteers last Memorial Day helped clean up mounds of trash left behind by holiday weekend campers.

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The

of Green Valley Park revealed! by

Pete Aleshire

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Daniel Flores got the thrill of the lifetime recently fishing at Green Valley Lake. Flores fishes the lakes three or four times a week, a great way to relax after a long graveyard shift at the Safeway bakery. Usually he gets home at dawn, grabs a few hours of sleep — then he calls his mom, Kathy Owens, to go fishing. “We basically go every chance we get,” says Kathy. They have a favorite spot: right near the boat docks on the south side of the lake near the visitor center. Nice, quiet spot. But last week, it suddenly got very exciting. Daniel was fishing with a worm dangling under a bobber. Suddenly, the floater vanished — pulled underwater. A moment later, it bobbed back to the surface. Another darn crappie, he figured — messing with the bait. But then the bobber went back down again. This time it stayed down. So Daniel grabbed the pole and started reeling in his catch. The pole bent, the 10-pound test line strained and Daniel started hollering. His 8-year-old daughter ran over to hold the pole, while he waded out into the water with the net. Even so, they were astonished at the monster trout that finally emerged from the lake after more than five minutes of fighting the lightweight line. Later, they weighed the trout at 10 pounds — and measured it at 28.5 inches long.

“It’s the first time my son Daniel had ever caught such a large fish, and we usually catch trout that are about 10 to 18 inches long, but never one this big. “I feel this fish had been in the lake for a very long time, because we bring the fish back to my house to clean them at my sink, and my son found three other hooks inside his mouth, so many have tried to catch this fish, but he got away. “My son was so excited to the point he was shaking,” said Kathy. “He had a hard time getting the hook out of his mouth because he was shaking so much. “We had known the lake was recently stocked and the fishing was very good for the next few days, we caught quite a few good trout and bass. “But this fish, we feel had been in the lake for a long time. He had scars on him as if others had tried to catch him for a long time, but were not successful. Even the skin on his nose was missing. This was an old fish and had been in the lake for while,” Kathy speculated. Good theory: But the monster trout was probably a recent visitor. Arizona Game and Fish brought a tank full of monster trout from the Tonto Creek Fishery to the May 9 Wildlife Fair. During the fair, they displayed the trophy trout in the stocking truck with a glass window. At the end of the fair, they dumped some of those giant trout into the lake. Then again, perhaps the grizzled old trout has been lurking at the bottom of the lake all these years — coming to the surface when the moon is full to listen to the call of the Photo courtesy of Kathy Owen Mogollon Monster. Because any way you figure it, pulling a 28-inch trout out Daniel Flores caught the trout of his life last weekend in Green Valley Lake. The Safeway bakery worker hooked the 10-pound, 28.5-inch-long rainbow using night of Green Valley Lake would sound like a fish story. crawlers and a bobber over by the boat docks. If you didn’t have the photo to prove it.

Backers provide $150,000 to start university site work From page 1A to welcome the first students in the fall of 2017. The Alliance has spent the past two weeks in a back and forth discussion with the Forest Service, trying to figure out how to set aside up to $540,000 for the required archaeological work and pay the Forest Service for the land itself. Eventually, the Forest Service decided that the Alliance could make an initial payment to Aztec of $150,000 to start the archaeological work, which consists of excavating around a spot on a ridge where a preliminary environmental assessment uncovered an apparent scattering of centuries-old pottery. Aztec

said it would probably cost more than $300,000 to make sure the pottery fragments don’t mark the site of a settlement abandoned in the 1300s. If the archaeologists do find evidence of buried structures, it could cost up to $540,000 to complete the excavation. The Forest Service will hold that money in a separate account until the work is completed. To the great relief of the Alliance, the Forest Service agreed to set up the account for the archaeological contract so the land sale can move forward on a separate track. Alliance payments to Aztec and to the Forest Service will guarantee completion of the archaeological work. In the meantime, the Forest

Service can actually sell the land and transfer title for the parcel. The Alliance and the Foundation will end up jointly owning the 253-acre site, where the Alliance plans to build a 6,000-student university, dorms, a convention hotel, a research park, community recreational facilities, activity fields, a performing arts center and other facilities in support of a university. The land sale in turn clears the way for the Alliance to finally strike a deal with a university partner. The Alliance has negotiated most of the terms of an agreement with Arizona State University, including a $10 million guarantee against losing money on the first 1,000-student phase of the campus. Recent discussions

have settled questions about the cost of the infrastructure and the need for any additional land. However, ASU has not yet signed a final agreement. Alliance officials say they didn’t want to strike final terms until they had the land in hand and control over the timeline for campus construction going forward. “We’re not going to sign any more agreements or contracts contingent on X, Y and Z,” said Johnson. Alliance officials say that if ASU decides not to go through with the agreement, several other universities have expressed interest. The money for the land purchase and the archaeological work will come from a

mix of private donations and money from MHA. That includes money the community charity will get from a merger with Banner Health Systems, which will then take over operations of Payson Regional Medical Center. Banner also operates the University of Arizona medical system. Observers note that the merger between Banner and MHA could provide an opportunity to get U of A involved in the university project, even if ASU becomes the main partner. MHA has for years supported the nursing program at Gila Community College, so added training programs for nurses, medical technicians and other health care fields would represent a natural extension.

Intruder kills dog with pellet gun From page 1A The police have no suspect in the case, but the couple has offered a reward to anyone who has information that will lead to an arrest. “The reward is up to $1,900 … for the arrest and conviction of a suspect,” said Suzy. People have contributed to the reward because they’re so outraged at the incident, said Suzy. “People are offering more money all the time,” she said. Suzy is well-known around the Rim Country for all of the charity work she does for the community, most notably the Payson Community Kids after-school program. She and her husband had just moved to the Tyler Parkway area two months ago after living near Rumsey Park and Payson High School for years. They have not had an opportunity to meet many of the neighbors, but Suzy says many have already offered condolences and support.

“My neighbors are extremely concerned about their own dogs,” she said. “This is how I’m getting to know my neighbors.” Suzy said none of her neighbors had ever complained about her dogs. They said the only time they heard Ritzy or Roxy barking was when something came into the yard. The couple’s new house sits on 2.5 acres set back from Tyler Parkway about 500 feet. Suzy said they have Firewised the front yard, but the back of the house still has so much brush it is very difficult to walk through it. Neither she nor her husband can figure out where the person came from that shot their pet. “There are two to three acres between neighbors,” Suzy said. “When you drive down Tyler Parkway, you have to know exactly where we are to find our house.” Suzy did say that on Sunday evening as she watered flowers near her driveway, Ritzy started barking at a squirrel. “I heard a man tell her to shut up,” said

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Suzy. “I don’t know who this man was. We live on two-and-a-third acres. It’s really hard to tell where that was coming from, (but) it came from the back of our property.” Engler said it is illegal to harm animals. “The punishment depends on the injury to the dog,” he said. Arizona Revised Statute 132910 covers all animal cruelty from poisoning to shooting or attacking. The Tubbses were not the only Rim Country residents to have their pet shot this past week. A resident on Easy Street had their dog shot with a pellet gun on the same day as the Tubbses lost Ritzy. That dog survived. “The dog was taken to the vet with two to three pellets,” said Engler. That case has a suspect in custody. “Russ Russell, a 68-year-old male was taken into custody,” said Engler. “He was charged with cruelty to animals.” Suzy Tubbs is asking anyone with any information on the shooting of Ritzy to call the Payson Police at (928) 474-5177.

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6A Friday, May 22, 2015

SPORTS

Weather can’t throw top cowboys at rodeo But does keep spectators away by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

“Last night was the worst I’ve seen in 30 years,” lamented Payson rodeo boss Bill Armstrong. “It was a shame.” He was talking about the torrential downpour that hit Rim Country during the opening night of the 29th Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo on May 15-16. Heavy rains made Payson Event Center a muddy mess and, along with cold temperatures, kept most spectators away. One official estimated that only about 60 people attended Friday’s opening night. “There were very, very few people here,” Armstrong said. “We did offer a free ticket for Saturday for anybody who bought a ticket for Friday. But we put that out late on the radio and on Facebook.” It remained cool on Saturday but the sky cleared and an estimated 1,000 people filled the stands for the final night of action in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event. “It was a very good crowd,” Armstrong said.

Although the rain had stopped, the arena remained extremely muddy, leading to many of the women scheduled to compete in the barrel racing to cancel. Only two rode on the final night. But the youngsters came out in droves for the mutton bustin’ and steer riding competitions held on both nights, as well as during Thursday’s Women’s Professional Rodeo Association action. “It was dirty,” said Todd Hamblen, sales manager at Chapman Auto Center, which sponsors and runs the two popular kids events. Hamblen has overseen the two events for more than 10 years, along with Lynn Waters and her daughter, Lanie. “There were a lot of muddy kids,” he said. One boy’s boot got stuck in the mud on Saturday. “We eventually found it,” Hamblen said. “We’ve had a couple of other years where it’s been muddy. We’ve had boots, even drawers stuck in the mud. But the kids are always smiling.”

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29th Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo May 14-16 At Payson Event Center Total payoff $20,696 All Around

1. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M. tie-down roping and team roping, $1,117; 2. Justin Simon, Florence, $692; 3. Michael Bates Jr., Tohatchi, N.M., $550.

Bareback Riding Prize money $1,513

1. Tony Buchman, Redmond, Ore., 83 points on Captain Hook, $605; 2. Jared Green, Socoro, N.M., 78 on Dakota Express, $454; 3. Joel Schlegel, Burns, Colo., 77 on Blue Duck, $303; 4. Rio Lee, Tucson, 76 on Smokey, $151.

Steer Wrestling Prize money $1,833

1. Pep Arballo, Wittman, 5.7 seconds, $733; 2. Michael Bates Jr., Tohatchi, N.M., 6.8, $550; 3. Russell Armenta, Bloomfield, N.M., 8.2, $367; 4. Tim Robertson, Marana, 9.0, $183.

Team Roping Prize money $6,439

1. Kory Bramwell, Chromo, Colo./Cole Jackson, Animas, N.M., 6.0 seconds, $934 each; 2. (tie) Justin Simon, Florence/ Harley Martin, Casa Grande, 6.4, $692, and Edward Hawley Jr., Surprise/Ty Romo, Whitever, 6.4, $692; 4. Miles Payne, San Tan Valley/Kyle McCabe, San Tan Valley, 6.7, $451; 5. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M./Cole Sherwood, San Tan Valley, 10.4, $290; 6. Kyle Roberts, Durango, Colo./T.J. Brown, Payson, 11.1, $161.

Saddle Bronc Riding Prize money $1,814

1. Brandon Biebelle, San Lorenzo, N.M., 80 points on Buckshot, $726; 2. Cooper DeWitt, Rio Rico, 79 on Smoke Ring, $544; 3. (tie) Tyke Kipp, Lordsburg, N.M., 77, $272, and Magin Lane Montoya, Roy, N.M., 77, $272; 5. Shaun Ebert, 75; 6. Landon Mecham, 74; 7. Darrell Triplett, 69; 8. Jake Larson, 66; 9. Dawson Byrne, 64; 10. Christian Stremler, 60; 11. Jake Salcito, 58; 12. Cody Taton, 41.

Tie-Down Roping Prize money $2,068

1. Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M., 8.5 seconds, $827; 2. Stephen Wallis, Big Spring, Texas, 10.8, $620; 3. Cliff Kirkpatrick, Lovington, N.M., 11.2, $414; 4. Kooper Saiz, Flora Vista, N.M., 11.4, $207.

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Salt River Rodeo Company star Bounty Hunter sends Tucson’s Clint Holcomb soaring during the 29th Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo at Payson Event Center on Saturday night. No one has stayed on the bull for the required 8 seconds in five years.

Barrel Racing Prize money $3,262

1. Crystal Magoffin, Willcox, 17.18 seconds, $750; 2. Carrie Jankee, Waddell, 17.27, $652; 3. Jolee Lautaret-

Jordan, Kingman, 17.36, $555; 4. Dolli Lautaret, Kingman, 17.44, $457; 5. Lori Lewis, Waddell, 17.46, $359; 6. Terry Stanford, Cave Creek, 17.62, $261; 7. Amber Egger, Surprise, 17.64, $163; 8. Allison Resor, Willcox, 17.78, $65.

Bull Riding Prize money $1,777

1. Tustin Daye, Lupton, 81 points on Ghetto Bird, $711; 2. Scottie Knapp, Albuquerque, N.M., 79 on Bob Goblin, $533; 3. Kurtis Turner, Washington, Utah, 78, $355; no other qualified rides.

Mutton Bustin’ Does not include those who signed up the day of the event.

May 14 Participants

Dwayne Bartlett, 4, Payson; Aden Bartlett, 6, Payson; Rocky Beery, Jr., 6, Payson; Casey Bennett, Jr., 7, Payson; Rylie Blalock, 5, Payson; Hunter Blalock, 4, Payson; Jordan Cotney, 6, Payson; Jacie King, 4, Payson; Cash Lowery, 6, Payson; Kain Marsh, 4, Pine; Angel Munoz, 5, Payson; Atrego Romero, 7, Payson; Jade Rowland, 4, Payson; Shaden Tenney, 6, Payson; Kody Van Buskirk, 6, Payson May 15 Participants

Westlee Dozier, 7, Payson; Gage Gissel, 6, Mesa; Payslie Gissel, 4, Mesa; Kiersten Herbel, 7, Payson; Ryden Jackman, 5, Payson; Hunter Lyons, 6, Star Valley; Gage Palace, 7, Payson; Gavin Palace, 6, Payson; Cheyenne Puskaric, 6, Payson; Jaycee Puskaric, 7, Payson; Ryder Puskaric, 6, Payson; Delilah Soto, 5, Payson; Reed Ross, 6, Paradise Valley; Ronnie Ross, 5, Paradise Valley; Lauriah Shumway, 6, Payson May 16 Participants

Paiden Dalhaug, 6, Payson; Noah Doutre, 5, Gilbert; Isaak Dudley, 5, Payson; Isaiah Dudley, 7, Payson; Keegan Hawkins, 7, Surprise; Jordan Hughes, 4, Globe; Briauna Kester, 7, Tonto Basin; Masyn Parker, 5, Payson; Ryan Perez, 6, Surprise; Dallas Peters, 4, Payson; Danica Peters, 7, Payson; Audiel Torres, 5, Payson

Steer Riding Does not include those who signed up the day of the event.

May 14 Participants

Caleb Parks, 10, Star Valley; Ethan Payne, 10, Payson; Rayn Romero, 10, Payson; Douglas Tenney II, 8, Payson May 15 Participants

Clayton Dozier, 12, Payson; Bradley Mendoza, 9, Payson; Ethan Payne, 10, Payson; Tameron Sarnowski, 12, Star Valley; Cutter Willis, 11, Payson May 16 Participants

Taylor Ewing, 8, Tonto Basin; Colton Hughes, 8; Kenton Johnson, 13, Payson; Matthew Kester, 11, Tonto Basin; Fernando Reyna, 9, Payson; Dexter Waterman, 10, Payson

Trout fishing a great way to usher in summer this weekend The long Memorial Day weekC.C. Cragin will have their end is upon us, which unofficial- outdoors trout population enhanced ly begins the summer trek to under the rim with catchable rainbows in the Rim Country for thousands addition to the holdovers of weekend campers from the that made it through the Valley. The sizzling 100-degree winter and are a bit larger. Campgrounds near these temperatures have not hit the lakes and streams are the Valley as yet, but they are not first to fill because of the far away, which will further add added attraction of catching to the crowds looking for a cool trout for supper. ponderosa pine shade tree and There are a few tips that a trout lake or stream to wet a Dennis Pirch will increase your chances of line. The Payson-Pine area is the being successful. The easiest hub where campers get all those last-minute supplies before heading to and maybe the most effective way for their favorite camping spot north on the the beginner would be lightweight line, small treble hooks, split shot weights, Beeline or east on Highway 260. The Arizona Game and Fish and Berkley PowerBait if you are fishDepartment has two trout hatcheries in ing one of the local streams. Most of operation in the Rim Country on Tonto the pools where the trout are located and Canyon Creek that raise catchable can be fished with this simple setup. rainbows for the weekly stocking of Remember, these are hatchery-raised all the major trout waters along the fish and will succumb to the colorful Mogollon Rim and the White Mountains. bait with that unique aroma. These rainbows are destined for the The hatchery trucks have been busy this week stocking the local waters of frying pan and are not considered “catch the East Verde, Tonto, Christopher, and release” trout. Consequently, the Haigler and Canyon Creek. In most small size of a 10 or 12 treble hook cases these streams will be stocked will keep your bait on the line and the weekly with catchable rainbows in the trout will more likely be hooked for the nine-12 inch range with an occasional thrill of reeling in a fish. If a beginner is successful in putting a trout on the fish reaching 14 inches in length. The lakes on the Rim will also ben- stringer no doubt they will return for efit by regular visits from the hatchery more angling fun. There is a motto truck. Woods Canyon, Willow Springs, “catching fish catches on,” especially Bear Canyon, Black Canyon, Knoll and with the youngsters when they make

their first venture to the trout waters with Dad or Mom. There are all kinds of rod and reel combinations that will work for the first time anglers, but probably the easiest to master is a simple closed faced push button reel on a six-foot lightweight rod. Line weight is important and the smaller the diameter the greater the likelihood of catching more fish. Fourto six-pound test is more than enough for the local streams and lakes. The weight or split shot should be very small if fishing a stream, because this allows the bait to float by some of the places a trout may be hiding waiting for its next meal. The current in a creek allows the bait to float the entire pool or riffle, which allows for a more natural presentation, even with PowerBait, corn or worms. If you are fishing a local trout lake, then casting becomes necessary and distance is a factor. This requires a hook, leader, swivel and the egg slip sinker placed on the line. When the trout bites it does not feel the sinker because it slips along the line and will continue to take the bait. Good luck trout fishing this weekend, and remember our fallen heroes this Memorial Day, that gave their lives so that we can enjoy all the freedoms we have in this great country, the United States of America. Take a child fishing Submitted photo and enjoy God’s creation, the Arizona Asher Pederson holds a string of trout as his brother, Ethan, looks on. outdoors.

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Taylor Pool opens for the summer on Memorial Day.

Taylor Pool opens on Memorial Day Taylor Pool opens for the season on Memorial Day. The hours are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the cost is $2 per person. Open swimming is available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday. Season pool passes and family passes are available for purchase at the Town of Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, located at 1000 W. Country Club or by calling (928) 474-5242 ext. 7. Swim lessons

Four sessions of swim lessons will be offered beginning June 1 at a cost of $25 per session, which includes four lessons per

week (two-week minimum, eight lessons). Registration for Session 1, which runs from June 1-12, is available May 25-29 online at www.paysonrimcountry.com/Parks-Rec/ Aquatics. Session 2 runs from June 15-26, with registration open from June 1-6; Session 3 runs from June 29-July 10, with registration open from June 15-26; and Session 4 is set for July 13-24, with registration open from June 29-July 10. Swim team

Registration to join the Payson Pikes Swim Team is open from May 25-29. The team

practices from 7-8:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday for eight weeks beginning June 1. Tuition is $75 per swimmer. Fins are required at every practice. Visit www.paysonrimcountry.com/ Parks-Rec/Aquatics for more information. Water Aerobics

Water Aerobics is a great way to tone and keep your muscles fit and limber. Water Aerobics will be offered from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday-Wednesday at a cost of $2 per visit or $60 for an eight-week season pass. To sign up or for more information registration dates and times, visit www.paysonrimcountry.com/ Parks-Rec/Aquatics.

Spring Rodeo copes with the weather From page 6A

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Garrett Hale tries to lasso a calf during the tie-down roping competition in the 29th Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo on Saturday night.

So was Seth Hall, of Albuquerque, N.M., when he claimed the all-around championship by winning the tie-down roping and finishing fifth in team roping to ride away with $1,116.95 of the total payoff of $20,696. The Salt River Rodeo Company contributed the rough stock, including Bounty Hunter, the prize bull who kept his streak alive of not allowing a qualifying 8-second ride in five years. The Spring Rodeo went by a variety of other names before being renamed the Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo in 1987 in honor of the late Payson rodeo star. All proceeds from the rodeo benefit local youth through scholarship awards. Armstrong said the rodeo couldn’t go on without the Payson Pro Rodeo Committee and all the volunteers that come out every year to make it all run smoothly, which it did despite the weather. “I’d like to really thank all the committee people and the volunteers that worked endless hours,” he said. “We’ve got over 100 volunteers. We’ve got 130 on the rodeo committee and we’re always out looking for good people.” Anyone interested in volunteering to help with next year’s Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo or The World’s Oldest

Continuous Rodeo, scheduled this year for Aug. 20-22, can call (928) 472-7294. One of the biggest casualties concerning Friday’s rain was that it was billed as “Tough Enough To Wear Pink” Night with cowboys and fans wearing pink to benefit local breast cancer support groups. Three dollars was donated to the local groups for every participant wearing pink and $1 for every fan wearing pink. Saturday was “Patriotic” Night dedicated to veterans and active duty military personnel. The Payson Pro Rodeo Committee crowned Payson’s Paige Creasy, 12, its Payson Pro Rodeo Junior Teen Queen on Friday night.

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James, Hall lead AHSRA standings The Arizona High School Rodeo Association held a rodeo in Prescott on May 2-3. Monty James won the average buckle in tie-down roping after placing first in the first go and fourth in the second go. He also placed fifth in the second go of team roping. In girls breakaway roping, Bryndee Hall placed seventh in

the first go and fourth in the second go. In the season standings, James is leading the state tiedown standings and Bryndee Hall is leading the state breakaway roping standings heading into the state final rodeo June 10-13 in Payson. The top four in each event for the year following that rodeo

will represent Arizona at the National High School Finals Rodeo in July in Rock Springs, Wyo. Bryce Stodghill placed seventh in tie-down roping in the first go and 10th in the second go. Denton Petersen placed seventh in steer wrestling in the first go.

Mackenzie wins PWGA tournament The Payson Women’s Golf Association played a ONES Tournament on May 12 at Payson Golf Course. In that format, the ladies count scores only on the holes whose number starts with O, N, E and S (1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17 and 18).

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67/38 Saturday

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65/41 Sunday

Mostly sunny, 10% chance of rain

71/44 Monday

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Precipitation 2015 thru today 8.19 30-year Average through May 7.90

May 2015 1.69 May Average 0.55

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Habitat offers home ownership opportunity Payson Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking qualified home-buyers for Habitat homes. Interested applicants are asked to attend one of the upcoming Homeowner Orientation meetings at 6 p.m. on either Wednesday, June 3, July 1 or Aug. 5 to be held at the Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St, Payson, in room 205. Applicants must fill out a pre-screening form online at http://paysonhabitat.com/ apply-for-a-habitat-home/ or pick up the pre-screening form at the PAHH office inside the ReStore at 425 N. Beeline Highway. Please arrange for child care as no one under 18 years old will be permitted to attend this meeting. There are currently two 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes available at the Longhorn Village Condominiums at the corner of McLane Road and Longhorn near the high school. Partner families are selected based on

their level of need, ability to pay and willingness to partner. Applicants are required to meet several qualifications to ensure success. In general, prospective homeowners must: • Be able to make timely mortgage payments around $500/month. • Be able to pay move-in costs of up to $2,200. • Be living in substandard housing at the time the application is filed. • Invest 200-400 sweat-equity hours in building his/her home and others. • Be a U.S. citizen or legal residents. • Prove a steady income that is more than 35 percent but less than 60 percent of the Gila County area medium income depending on household size. • Pass a background check. • Have an acceptable credit rating and history.

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Division of the Office of the Attorney General. His career included taking 17 cases to the U.S. Supreme Court where he prevailed on 16 of the case decisions. During his tenure in the Office of the Attorney General, his court case victories saved the state of Arizona more than $100 million in tax revenues. Jim was a member of the Kentucky and Arizona Bar Associations. Jim was active in civic organizations and church work. He was a past Governor of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Arizona and served on church and hospital boards, often as president. Jim possessed a positive spiritual quality and was known to his family and friends as “A Prince of a Man.” Just 10 days prior to his passing quietly in his sleep on May 17, 2015, Jim, at age 90, passed on these words of wisdom to his daughter, “The best thing to do is make the best of the situation you have for as long as you have the opportunity to do it.” Jim’s wife, Mildred, and son, David predeceased him. In addition to his brother and sister, he is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth Winter of Fountain Hills and Kathryn Winter Whittaker (Scott Whittaker) of Scottsdale. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Jessica Whittaker Crozier (Brett Crozier) of Scottsdale and Geoffrey Whittaker of Flagstaff. Jim is also survived by his two great-grandchildren, Emma Crozier and Mason Crozier of Scottsdale. A graveside service will be held at East Lawn Cemetery on Grant Boulevard in Tucson at 11 a.m., Sunday, May 24, 2015. For those wishing to make a tribute in memory of Jim, the family suggests donations to the Nature Conservancy in honor of the Jim Winter family’s love of nature and the outdoors. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary.

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Juggling forest politics to the palpable frustration with the agonizingly slow Forest Service effort to implement the 4FRI plan to use private contractors to thin the tree thickets on State Forester Jeff Whitney chose his words care- millions of acres, providing industry can find a way fully, like a man photographing bears. to make money on the small trees and brush. He stood in front of a roomful of lawmakers in the “Is there anyone in this room frustrated at the Mazatzal Casino in Payson, one of the headliners of painfully slow process in terms of getting back a three-day forest tour intended to educate lawmak- on the land and managing our forests? A show ers to the perilous condition of the forest. of hands,” he said. “We all know we have crying Great opportunity: Like a wildlife photographer needs,” he continued. “We all know it’s time to quit watching grizzlies gathered for the salmon spawn- talking and get after it.” ing. But then, grizzlies have their challenges: Never Whitney noted that letting an unthinned forest know when they’re going to welcome you to the food burn can prove very expensive. He cited the examchain. ple of last year’s Slide Fire on Oak Creek, which So Whitney, with deep roots in Payson and a burned 21,000 acres. The Slide Fire cost Sedona lifetime of experience with forest management, wild- $120 million in lost sales and economic activity, fires and the politics of resource according to an estimate by the management, turned on the folksy chamber of commerce there. charm to educate the dozen state By contrast, it would cost about lawmakers present on the for$17 million to treat 21,000 acres, est tour arranged by the Eastern even without selling any of the Arizona Counties Association, harvested wood. The goal of 4FRI headed by Gila County Supervisor is to treat millions of acres at no Tommie Martin. cost to taxpayers, by letting the The audience included all contractor make use of the wood. three of Rim Country’s represenA network of such thinning tatives — Senator Sylvia Allen projects can prevent the mega(R-Snowflake), Rep. Brenda fires like the Wallow or the RodeoBarton (R-Payson) and Rep. Bob Chediski from getting out of conThorpe (R-Flagstaff). trol. Whitney noted that just 1 perThe tour focused mostly on the cent of the biggest fires consume need to deploy a reinvented tim60 percent of the entire wildland ber industry to thin overgrown budget. forests on federal lands. The conRep. Thorpe noted that he and ference focused both on the effort Rep. Barton are considering a to get the 64,000 watershed drainconstitutional amendment to give ing into the C.C. Cragin Reservoir “We all know we have the state more flexibility in manthinned as well as some 300,000 aging its own 10 million acres. acres covered by the Four Forest crying needs,” he Currently, the state Constitution Restoration Initiative. continued. “We all know requires Arizona to show a profit Most of the lawmakers and it’s time to quit talking in managing its lands. That could speakers heaped criticism on fedpreclude management activities eral management of the 54 million and get after it.” — like paying contractors to thin acres it owns in Arizona, about Jeff Whitney buffer zones around communities. State forester 74 percent of the land area. The “So if a company like the conversation turned less often Snowflake biomass plant wanted to management of the 9.8 million to come in at no charge and remove a lot of that fuel, acres owned by the state. Management of state the stumbling block constitutionally is that state lands poses a formidable problem, as evidenced trust land has got to show a profit — you have to go by the Yarnell Fire, which burned mostly on state through all kinds of hoops,” said Thorpe. lands. The fire killed 19 Prescott firefighters and “That’s the kind of thing that’s going to give us devastated Yarnell, which sat in a sea of fuel that greater opportunities,” said Whitney. hadn’t burned or been thinned in nearly 50 years. Hunter Moore, Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief adviser The state owns 14 percent of the land, compared to on natural resources, said it costs about $130 per the 12 percent in private hands. acre to do all the environmental studies and get After the Yarnell Fire, Rep. Barton introduced all the permits needed to do a thinning project. a bill that would have set aside $25 million to thin However, fighting a fire costs about $1,000 per acre. and manage state lands, a fraction of the amount For instance, last year’s 7,000-acre San Juan Fire the federal government spends annually on forest cost about $10 million to fight. management in Arizona. The Legislature cut it to a “The loss from the fire versus the proactive token $1 million. nature of getting industry in and doing the job is However, Whitney had the political smarts to play night and day,” said Moore. by

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A forest health tour for state lawmakers included a helicopter flight over the C.C. Cragin Reservoir, which Payson hopes to protect by thinning the watershed.

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Payson Roundup Friday, May 22, 2015

Steamy novel by Payson author by

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“Play,” by Payson resident Holly S. Roberts, represents a sub genre within the larger category of the romance novel. Years ago when I ran a bookstore in Alaska, our paperback wall and paperback sales consisted of about half and half — half our sales were romance novels and half were everything else in print. This part of the publishing world certainly has a power and a popularity that cannot be denied. “Play” falls squarely onto that side of the romance spectrum that we can discretely call steamy. Very steamy and with lots of smoke and fire to go with it. Whew! Quite by accident a college athlete, Rebecca Cavanaugh, briefly meets the star quarterback of the Arizona Scorpions professional football team. All professional quarterbacks are tall, handsome, fit enough to pose for Greek sculptors and quite by necessity, focused. Too often they are also self-centered to one degree or another. Author Roberts takes this stock character sketch and makes it work for her in what turns out as a rather nice love story. With lots of you know what. Killian MacGregor (great name for a quarterback) has other traits too, chief among them being his absolute determination. Lucky for Rebecca he uses his determination to woo the college senior. There is a thing known as love at first sight in real life, so we can believe that Killian has been struck by the lightning bolt, as the Sicilians say about the phenomenon. And we keep turning the pages because we want to see how things turn out for two very nice young people. Love ain’t easy even if Killian has more depths to him than simply being a professional athlete might indicate. If romance novels are your cup of tea, you will like this one. Be forewarned, however, the two protagonists are athletes, one a football player in his mid 20s, the other a college senior who runs the 10,000-meter distance for the college team. Two athletes, in their 20s, doing what comes naturally. A lot. Fans will be able to meet Holly S. Roberts at the Payson Book Festival on July 25 at Gila Community College and see her other books. For more information see paysonbookfestival.org. “Play” and Holly S. Roberts’ other books can be found on Amazon.com.

Man dies in canyon fall A Las Vegas man died in an apparently accidental fall off the edge of the Grand Canyon. It took a day for the National Park Service helicopter to locate and recover the body of Juan Carreras-Soto, 29, from Las Vegas, Nev., who was visiting the park with family. He fell some 400 feet from the cliff edge near the rim trail east at Mather Point. Due to terrain, time of day and safety concerns, recovery operations were suspended until the morning. An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner.

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, May 22, 2015

Volunteers working for the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee work all year long to protect the community from wildfire. That includes building the Bearfoot Trail to help firefighters and serve as a firebreak and raising money to pay for neighborhood brush pickup. A fundraising effort recently fell well short of last year’s total, so the committee is working hard now to raise the $45,000 needed to continue the brush pickup program for another year.

Storm dampens fire fundraiser Snow and rain in Strawberry last Saturday dampened the fundraising efforts for Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, Inc. to fund a brush pickup program this summer for the communities of Pine and Strawberry. The fundraising event took place at the Strawbeary Bear Restaurant in Strawberry where barbecue rib dinners were purchased in addition to raffles and a silent auction. The money raised dropped by one-third from the amount raised at a similar event last year. The brush pickup program last year cost $45,000. Fuel Reduction Committee Treasurer Janet Brandt reports “We’re still short of that.” The summer’s brush pickup is scheduled to run from late May through September. A two-mem-

Get involved: To donate or volunteer to protect Pine and Strawberry contact: Pine Fire Chief Gary Morris 928-476-4272 PSFR Chairman Mel Palmer 602-527-9792

ber crew uses a Bobcat tractor to pick up brush at street side and dump it into a large trailer. Several loads per day are taken to the Buckhead Mesa Landfill where it is burned. Last year, the effort removed 1,000 tons of brush from the two communities. Fire Chief Gary Morris views the brush pickup

program as an important fire prevention effort for Pine and Strawberry. “While the firebreaks around the two communities may stop a wildfire, fire brands can be carried more than a mile and drop within the community. If brush has not been cleared, the brand can start a major fire.” Fuel Reduction Committee Chairman Mel Palmer is optimistic this year’s brush pickup will successfully add yet another layer of protection from what is predicted to be an active fire season, despite the recent rain and snow. Those in the public who wish to donate to the brush pickup program may send their donation to Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, P.O. Box 67, Pine, AZ 85544.

Lawsuit filed to save tiny desert owl by

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Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit aimed at forcing the federal government to protect Arizona’s diminishing cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl population under the Endangered Species Act. The Sonoran Desert of southern and eastern Arizona is home to about 50 of the owls. While Arizona’s population is one of two small populations in the United States, there are significant populations of pygmy-owls in the Mexican states of Sonora and Sinaloa. The lawsuit filed by Defenders of Wildlife and the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity calls for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the owl as endangered. It also challenges a recent policy change by the agency that the groups say could make it more difficult to get the owls protected. “We’ve seen repeated attempts to narrow the range of the Endangered Species Act and add hurdles to getting species listed,” said Jason Rylander, staff attorney for Defenders of Wildlife. The Endangered Species Act states that a species can be protected if it is threatened or endangered in a “significant portion of its range.” In July, the Fish and Wildlife Service announced that a portion of range is significant only if the species would become in danger of extinction unless that range is protected. Because of the populations in Mexico, the agency can avoid listing the owls under the Endangered Species Act, as they don’t need the Arizona population for the subspecies as a whole to survive, the groups argue. “The current director (of the Fish and Wildlife Service) seems to believe that his sole directive is to protect extinction in the world,” Rylander said. Jeff Humphrey, a spokesman for the Fish and Wildlife Service in Arizona, said the agency doesn’t comment on pending litigation. However, he provided links to the agency’s explanation of the change.

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The ferruginous cactus pygmy-owl is found in Pima and Maricopa counties, parts of Texas and through much of Mexico. “The purpose of this final policy is to provide an interpretation and application of ‘significant portion of its range’ that reflects a permissible reading of the law and minimizes undesirable policy outcomes, while fulfilling the conservation purposes of the Act,” reads the agency’s final policy statement. Pygmy-owls were once more common in Arizona, but urban sprawl from Phoenix and Tucson in the 1970s and ’80s has eliminated much of their habitat, according to Noah Greenwald, endangered species director for the Center for Biological Diversity. A change to the Endangered Species Act in 1997 defined the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl as a “distinct population segment” that could be protected under the Act. Greenwald said that the designation lasted until 2006, when the Fish and Wildlife Service faced a lawsuit that questioned whether the Arizona population contributed to the subspecies as a whole. After the court con-

cluded that it didn’t, and that the population wasn’t a distinct subspecies, the agency stripped the Arizona owls of their status. “There are some genetic differences with the birds in Arizona, but it’s difficult to prove,” Greenwald said. The most recent effort to return the owls to the Endangered Species List came in 2011, when environmental groups argued that the Sonoran Desert population’s increased resistance to heat made it a significant population from a genetic perspective. While the case was decided out of court, Rylander said that there was evidence that biologists from the Fish and Wildlife Service were beginning to consider the Sonoran Desert population as a significant part of the animals’ range, before the June reversal. “What we have here is a policy determination, divorced from the best available science, and because of that they have denied protection to a very interesting and important animal,” Rylander said.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, May 22, 2015

Tips for traveling with pets during this holiday weekend Ka Trina Reese Memorial Day weekend is here, and you know what that means: lots of sun, fun and adventures. What better way to enjoy the holiday than going out on a road trip with your favorite furry companion? Not only is Memorial Day primarily seen as the Humane kick-off holiday for Society of Central the summer seaArizona son, but it’s also one of the busiest travel days of the ADOPTION year. This year, OPTIONS AAA estimates that 32.7 million Americans are going to be traveling for the holiday. While the price of gas has caused the number of travelers to drop, it’s still a very popular time to hit the road and enjoy some time off. So before you get Fluffy and Fido packed up to go on a trip, here are some pet travel tips to keep you savvy and in the know this Memorial Day weekend! Road travel is a very popular during the summer. What’s more relaxing than rolling the window down, feeling the breeze blowing your hair, and taking in the scenery on the way to your destination? Traveling in cars can be enjoyable for humans for sure, but sometimes our four-legged friends don’t think as highly of it. While a lot of dogs enjoy going for a ride with their pet-parents, there are a few who find it to be either a little scary, or extremely exciting, and make it a nightmare for their owners to drive and focus on the road. Fret not — there are plenty of things that can make road travel a breeze. Many pet stores have plenty of items that can help keep a dog safe and comfortable on a car ride. There are back seat slings, seat belt attachments that by

can hook up to your dog’s harness or collar, and for smaller dogs they even have baskets that can be buckled down, too. These are great tools to help your pet stay safe and happy in the car. However, if your dog is really excitable or nervous, consider crating them for the trip. Crate training is really useful for travel; build up positive associations with your pet and his/her crate so your pet will see it as a safe place, and once they feel comfortable in the crate, they will gladly want to stay in it for the trip. Another common way to transport a pet is in the bed of a pickup truck. This, unfortunately, is not a very good idea. There are a lot of things that can be harmful to your pet if they’re left unfastened in a pickup. During the summer, the bed of the truck can get really hot, and possibly burn your pet’s paws. Also, debris from the road like glass, rocks and even bits of metal can easily be picked up by your vehicle or other vehicles on the road and can get thrown into your pet’s eyes. This can range anywhere from minor irritation to severe damage depending on the foreign object. Also, since traffic can get pretty crazy, accidents can and do happen. In the event of an accident, animals in the back of trucks can get ejected from the bed, and could sustain some serious damage at the very least. To avoid these kinds of issues, make sure your pet is safe and contained in a carrier or crate where they have protection from the sun, and won’t burn their paws. A great pastime for Memorial Day weekend is to go camping. And pets are great to take along for camping trips — being outside is something they love! But stay alert; you’ll want to make sure your animal is well protected while in the great outdoors. It’s always best to keep your animals on a leash when visiting new areas; that way you can keep

a close eye on them so they won’t run off trying to catch bugs, squirrels, or worse — rattlesnakes, skunks and raccoons. Visibility is key, so make sure your dog is wearing a harness or collar when venturing outdoors. It’s always a good idea to use collars, harnesses, and even dog backpacks that are brightly colored, or even reflective; that way they’re easy to spot among the foliage in the woods. It also makes it easier to keep an eye on your pooch once the sun goes down. You can even consider investing in a collar light of some sort; they’re really cheap and very, very useful! If you’re going to be staying in a hotel, make sure it’s a pet-friendly one! Best Western is the most wellknown pet-friendly hotel, but you can find more on various sites online like www.officialpethotels.com. Also, you can look up dog parks, restaurants that have dog-friendly patios and different vacation spots that allow pets so you and your pets can get the most out of your trip. Most importantly, be sure your pet is wearing ID tags or is microchipped with your current contact information in case it becomes lost while you are traveling. Summertime is a great time to bond with our pets and partake in all sorts of capers and adventures, and it’s even more enjoyable when you’re prepared. With these tips you’ll be ready for anything the season throws at you! Remember our veterans

Chandra Cushman of the Humane Society of Central Arizona says, “Let’s all take a second to remember what Memorial Day is all about; it’s a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Whatever it is you may be doing for the holiday weekend, be sure to take a second to remember those who have fought and

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Thank you, Payson community, for remembering us with your gently used furniture, appliances, household items and knick-knacks. Because of you, we are able to limit the abuse and neglect of so many of the community’s four-legged friends, giving them the love and care they deserve! The Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique is located at 510 W. Historical Main Street, open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adoptable Pets

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

I am a gentle, affectionate boy who loves to have something to do! I am attentive and friendly, with a special

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fondness for laps. I prefer an active lifestyle, so a family that has plenty of projects requiring my help would be great! It’s not so much what we do for fun, as long as we can do it together! I listen well and am very people-focused. I can be a little persistent when asking for attention. I am learning how to sit calmly and wait to be petted! Like most young male dogs, I like to leave my mark on the world! The folks here at the shelter are teaching me when it’s appropriate to relieve myself. In the meantime, I’d do best being supervised or crated when alone. I get along well with other dogs, so long as they give me some space. I am calm and polite, and prefer that my dog friends be similar. CONNOR

If my stellar good looks caught your eye, keep on reading and apply! I am quite the most affectionate little guy; all I want is to get attention 24/7! I am not a very playful guy, I would much rather get loved on and get some good petting anyways. I would do best in a home that has a kitty friendly cat that I can snuggle with while you are away at work! Don’t I sound like a perfect match or what? Why don’t you come say hello and find out all about who I am!

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Payson Walkers

The Payson Walkers meet at 8 a.m. daily for an hour’s walk, mostly on pavement. Start sites are: Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Senior Circle parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Parks & Rec Office at Green Valley Park Wednesday - Walgreen’s Thursday - Payson Library Friday - Home Depot.

Tai Chi and Qigong

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

Republicans host county assessor

The Rim Country Republican Club meets Monday, May 25 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. Members and guests may gather at 11 a.m. to order lunch and to socialize. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Deborah Hughes, Gila County assessor, will speak. Call Nancy Cox at (928) 472-1172 for more information.

Payson Elks

Payson Elks Lodge 2154, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, serves lunch Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The lunch menu for the week of May 25-28: Monday, May 25 – Closed for holiday. Tuesday, May 26 – Tuna salad with side. Wednesday, May 27 – Chili burger with side. Thursday, May 28 - Fried shrimp with side. Lunch specials are only $6 unless noted. Regular menu items are also available.

Senior Singles with Spirit

Senior Singles with Spirit is a group of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you. Come check us out. The group meets at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. The group invites all interested senior singles to join it at 11 a.m., Monday, June 1 for mini-golf at Pirate’s Hideaway on E. Hwy. 260 For more information, call Paula at (480) 695-2786.

JULIETs meeting

JULIETs, Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together, meets for lunch and conversation the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Payson Airport at 11:30 a.m. It is just for fun, no book to read, no dish to make. Everyone is welcome, no reservations required. This month, the date is May 26. For additional information, please call Chris Tilley at (928) 468-9669.

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Rim Country Coalition

Friendship Bible Class

The Rim Country Coalition is a newly formed group of local agencies and community members. The focus of the group is the prevention of substance misuse/abuse among older adults in the Payson area. The group plans to help “connect seniors in the Rim Country.” The group meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. For more information, contact Carol Wilson, 1-800-293-9393 or Dee Redfield, (928) 970-1298.

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

Moose Lodge events

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

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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.

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 9 a.m. Wednesdays (until March) 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 Chuck Jacobs at (928) 595-0967.

International Police Association

The International Police Association (I.P.A. Region 61 Northern AZ) meets for breakfast at Mazatzal Casino Restaurant at

morning. Our weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. Our meeting starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 8:50 a.m. We are a non-profit support group for anyone wishing to drop those extra, unhealthy pounds. You gain new friends, along with invaluable information and support in your weight loss journey. Come check us out! If you have any questions, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.

9 a.m. every Wednesday. All honorably retired law enforcement and active law enforcement personnel are welcome. For more information, call Michelle Dyer at (928) 970-0247 or go online to www.ip_usa.org.

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.

Soroptimists

Kiwanis issue invitation

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help others recover from alcoholism. For more information on local meetings, call (928) 474-3620.

87 Mountain Biking Club 87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway. Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country, an international service club serving the children of the world, are dedicated to serving our Rim Country youth. It provides scholarships and awards programs for deserving students as well as a special dental program. Other needs of children are supported with community projects, activities and donations. At meetings, speakers inform members of local community happenings and events. The members of Kiwanis invite Rim residents to join them in supporting the area’s children and their families when they meet at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Thursdays. Contact Mike Clark, (602) 510-9431 or Bobby Davis, (928) 978-4323.

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TOPS 0373 Payson (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets at the Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. We meet every Thursday

The Payson Tea Party meets every Thursday night (except holidays) at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are great speakers and/or great interaction each week on local, state and federal issues. All are welcome. Call (928) 468-1131 for more information.

Payson Flycasters and Trout Unlimited

The Payson Flycasters and Trout Unlimited group meets Saturday, May 30 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. The combined meeting will feature Payson resident Gary Bedsworth’s presentation on salmon fishing in Alaska. The meeting begins at 9 a.m., but come earlier for local trout information and check in on plans for fly casting lessons at Green Valley Park. An optional breakfast is available before the meeting begins. For more information, call Ric Hinkie at (928) 848-4501.

CPC offers new contemporary service

The congregation of the Community Presbyterian Church invites everyone to join it in joyous worship of the Holy Trinity at another contemporary service at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 31. Everyone is welcome to remain after the service for refreshments and fellowship. The Community Presbyterian Church is at 800 W. Main Street.

Rim Country Corvettes

Rim Country Corvettes is not a formal club with meetings, dues, etc. It is a group of Corvette owners from the Rim Country who enjoy

driving their special cars and meeting new Corvette owners with the same interests. There is a monthly run that members are alerted to via the Internet, with a meeting location in Payson and other details. Anyone interested in joining this group can contact organizers via e-mail: Don and Jeannie McLaughlin, djmack1@npgcable. com or Bill and Marilynn Berggrenn, ienjoy@npgcable.com. Send your name, address, phone number, year of Corvette and e-mail address.

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

Christ-Centered Recovery Christ-Centered Recovery group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Calvary Chapel Payson, 1103 N. Beeline Highway. The group uses a faith-based discipleship program called One Step to Freedom. The purpose is more than to merely free dependent persons from their dependency on drugs, alcohol, or other substances, including overeating or gambling; it is also designed to bring people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. This is done by breaking down the strongholds that have kept members chained to an unproductive and destructive lifestyle. Childcare is provided. Call (928) 468-0801 for more information.

Lots to do for volunteers looking for variety Payson needs volunteers for a number of different programs and projects. The Just Serve group is seeking volunteers for the Humane Society of Central Arizona; the Northern Gila County Fair; the Payson Visitors Center; the Time Out Shelter; the Mogollon Monster Mudder event; to paint benches at Payson High School; build a small, portable book library; make wellness telephone calls to shut-in seniors as a Payson Police Volunteer; join the Gila County Sheriff’s Posse. Go to JustServe.Org and volunteer.

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aroundthe rim Natural Bridge volunteers honored Summer visitors to Tonto Natural Bridge, a 160-acre piece of paradise, should be treated to an enhanced adventure thanks to several capital improvements and the dedication of a bevy of volunteers. The improvements include adding a new rose garden and significant renovations of the historic lodge. Extensive efforts from the volunteers resulted in Tonto Bridge’s maintenance team receiving the state park’s 2014 “Team of the Year” Award and this year the TNBSP’s volunteer team received the same award. “The competition is among teams from state parks all around Arizona,” said TNBSP volunteer Peter Plante. There are 17 state parks in Arizona. Individually, Marilyn Hamm has logged more than 6,000 volunteer hours as a park ambassador answering visitor question and ensuring all have a safe and enjoyable tour. During the quarter, January to March, 26 volunteers put in 823.5 hours at the state park. Alexis Bechman photo The rose garden improvements were a priority Remodeling work on the historic lodge at Tonto Natural Bridge should be completed in August and then because the site will serve as a venue for weddings and be open for group reservations. other events. The long awaited and much anticipated lodge improvements are in the final stages, which should wrap Strawberry, will hold their Fourth Annual Membership 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. to enjoy the scrumptious pancake up in August. “At that time, it will be made available by Kick-off Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 23, breakfasts cooked up perfectly by Mountain Village Foundation volunteers. reservation for groups only,” said Plante. Groups may just outside the Ponderosa Market. “If you love the Rim Country and enjoy riding and The meal includes pancakes, sausage, juice and cofinclude wedding parties prior to ceremonies and small fee for the bargain price of $5. Children eat for $3. socializing with people who share your same interests, business retreats. All the events will be held at the Pine Community come and see what this club is all about,” said club vice The Strawberry Patchers joined in on the improveCenter. president Linda Oyas. ments by piecing together bed runners to adorn each of The hosting Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild the beds in the lodge’s guest rooms. Youth triumphs donates much of the money earned at the festivals The iconic lodge was built near the turn of the cenIf the results of the National Archery in Schools to the Pine Strawberry School, Pine-Strawberry Fire tury by David Goodfellow and his family. The original lodge featured 10 rooms and running water and was Program National Tournament are an indication of Department, Tonto Rim Search and Rescue, Isabelle future prowess, the Pine Strawberry School archery Hunt Memorial Library and the local food bank. first updated in 1927. MVF hosts the breakfasts each year to earn the In 1987, the Clifford Wolfwinkle family, then park team is well armed for years. During the national shoot-out held May 7 to 10 in money needed to provide for deserving children in both owners, renovated the lodge restoring it to its original Louisville, Ky., a trio of sixth-graders paced the Buffalo Pine and Strawberry. condition. The group has purchased and distributed to chilIt currently holds a spot on the National Registry of effort, which bodes well for when the threesome will be dren, school supplies, winter coats, shoes, Christmas more seasoned seventh- and eighth-grade competitors. Historic Places. gifts and more. Caleb Barlow, who led the team to the NASP Arizona In working with Plante, my thoughts spun back to Foundation members meet on the second Thursday 1990 when I was the first-year head football coach at State Championship a month ago, paced all Buff archers of each month. A social hour begins at 5 p.m. and busifinishing at 273. Payson High School. Raci Miranda’s 269 was good for second place and ness meeting at 6 p.m. Our staff spent the early summer scouring the area For more information and the month’s meeting locaEmma Branson took third at 260. for a site for our preseason football camp. tion, call (928) 476-5940. Donations may be mailed to: Darby MacFarlane, only a fifth-grader was fourth Years before, we had conducted training camp at P.O. Box 715, Pine, AZ 85544. Cline’s Meadow in Star Valley but it was under develop- among the P/S shooters posting a 258. MVF is a 501(c)(3) organization. Barlow’s score included 11 perfect “10s” or bull’s-eye ment and was no longer a possible camp site. shots. His score ranked 89th of 802 sixth-grade Wanna be Riff Raff? I visited with then-owners of Tonto National boys and 436 of 2,657 middle school boys. Bridge and they agreed to let the team use their rattlin’ Miranda was on target scoring 12 10s and facilities for a very small camping fee. Riff Raff doesn’t conjure thoughts of noble deeds and the rim Branson had eight. In fact, the owners allowed the coaching it certainly doesn’t reference the American rapper from Eighth-grader Micheal Aguon, a top shooter Houston. Rather it’s a Pine Strawberry volunteer group staff to stay in the lodge and the players to the past two years, struggled finishing at 247. pitch tents in the campgrounds just north of that has been spearheading philanthropic projects for As a team, the Buffs posted 76 10s and a decades. the lodge. team score of 2,993. We practiced on the large lawn just west “At Thanksgiving, we partner with area churches of the lodge. We had the choice of practicing to distribute food baskets and the food bank receives a Big weekend uphill or downhill, but chose uphill with sights donation,” said Riff Raff member Annette VanDenBosch. set on improving conditioning. Hang on to your hats, the first, and tradi- “Our fundraisers also allow us to make donations to After two-a-days, the players ran down the Max Foster tionally the biggest, of the summer festivals other area charities.” trail to swim and cool off in the ponds under The goal of the Riff Raff Club is to make donations is this weekend: the Memorial Day Arts and the bridge. that “provide assistance to families,” VanDenBosch Crafts Festival. Some visitors, obviously football fans, stopped their It all unfolds from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, emphasizes. tours of the bridge long enough to watch practice and Saturday, May 23, and continues from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To fund those projects, members hold two major cheer on the young players. fundraisers each year including a “Naked Yard Sale” to Sunday, May 24. At the time, we said the heck with Flagstaff (where The festival will be highlighted by more than 75 orig- be held June 6 at a location to be announced soon. The the Arizona Cardinals were training) and Tontozona inal handcrafted art booths of stained glass, wood and club will continue to collect sale items from 10 a.m. to (where Arizona State was), we are at Tonto Natural copper items, original art, pottery, handwoven baskets, 2 p.m. the next two Saturdays until the sale. Yard sale Bridge, the most scenic spot in the state. jewelry, candles, handmade clothing, crocheted items items may be dropped off at Bishop Storage #48. Today, former players tell me the camp experience and so much more. “Naked Yard Sale” doesn’t mean to show up in the was one they will never forget. It’s sure to be a shopper’s delight. buff; rather it refers to the fact no clothes are accepted The highly popular and multi-talented musical duo for the sale. Riders host membership drive of Chuck and Barbara Casey (aka Trouble in Paradise) Arrangements can be made for drop-off days other than Saturdays and pickups are available. Call (928) Those fun-loving and adventurous members of the will provide plenty of toe-tapping entertainment. To get the day started just right, show up between 978-3019 for more information. Rim Country Riders ATV/OHV club, based in Pine and

May snow storm provides surprise ‘benefits’ Christopher Creek won the trifecta last weekend. No, it wasn’t like a $492.50 payout for a $2 bet on the Preakness. But, we did get paid pretty handsomely. Our payment came in the form of significant rainfall and three inches of snow on the ground Saturday morning. That means for the last three weeks we’ve had an inch or more of rain each week and snow two weekends in a row. another week This time the jackpot was a solid in the creek two inches in the rain gauge. Well, it was semi-solid at least. The wad of slush from the wet snow that remained in the rain gauge required that we put the container in the microwave prior to obtaining our measurement. Margo reported two inches as well, while further down Columbine Road Steve and Carol had better than an inch-and-a- Rod Britain half as did Eric and Nancy on the ridge and John Buchholz out at Ponderosa Springs. Last Friday night’s weather system caused some scrambling around for the Eagles golf tournament directors. Conditions did not look promising. A 5:30 a.m. phone conversation with Larry Boeschling was the first of several back-and-forths that morning before the announcement that the 8 a.m. start time would be delayed until noon. The first thing he told us was he had nearly five inches of snow at the OW Ranch. After the sun appeared, the snow on the Pine Meadows golf course up in Overgaard disappeared

fairly rapidly. By the time the event kicked off the conditions were reasonable. The temperature hit 50 and the breezes were stiff. Most of the 70 golfers were dressed in sweaters and jackets. Those from Rim Country took it in stride while the ones who came up from the Valley complained of nearly freezing to death. Once again, Larry and Patty worked long and hard to put together a successful event, despite the weather. Proceeds from each year’s tournament go to Eagles charities, including the diabetes center at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Our neighbors across the road, Blake and Carla, made their first visit to the Creek after their recent nuptials. That, of course, requires a congratulatory toast to their happy event! How about that Saige! She made the Honor Roll for the full year. She’s Brandi and Angel’s youngest. Sheila tells us a week ago last Thursday some 50 folks met at Creekside for lunch. Senator Bob Worley and his wife, Crystal, joined Tommie Martin and other officials to discuss the status of the forest thinning with representatives of the Forest Service. Creekside will be having a twilight dance on the patio from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 13. Jonny Greywolf is playing. It will then have a barbecue Saturday, June 20 with dance music by the Plan B Band. The cost is $20 per couple and we’ll have more on that later. Good grief! This is Memorial weekend already? How did a thing like that happen? The upshot of last weekend’s weather event was the

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unannounced contest to see who had the biggest limbs come down in their yard. Trees are all leafed out by now and when you put three inches of wet snow on them, something’s got to give. First of all, honorable mention goes to Kenn and Pat. They have these poplar trees along the driveway. The dozen or more branches that came down on the fence line with the neighbor got him the title of biggest mess. Larry and Juanita live just across Columbine from Kenn and Pat. Last Friday evening, a phone conversation convinced Juanita to wait until the weather system passed before coming up. Larry said normally she wouldn’t let a little rain and snow bother her. During the night the weight of the snow brought down a 20-foot oak limb of about 12 inches in diameter where it broke. Fortunately it missed the house. It fell directly in front of the house. It fell directly on the spot where Juanita would have parked her car! They were our second place finishers. And the winner is the Christopher Creek Loop. Just across the road from the real estate office there was a large tree limb down across the westbound lane on Saturday morning. This 18-inch diameter limb was more than 40 feet long. Some kind soul came by with a chain saw and cut up some branches to drag them off the highway. Some other soul came by on Monday morning and cut up the rest of it and hauled it off. We’re proud to say that oak was bucked up, split and on my pile before lunchtime … and that’s another week in the Creek.

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The joy of being one half of a pair What fun Lolly and I used to have together! What laughs! Last week I mentioned some evenings when we would go to a little Italian restaurant in Missouri with a couple of friends and spend an entire evening eating pizza, sipping beer, and — most important of all — talking and laughing. About what? I don’t know — but I can guarantee you it wasn’t politics or money. Before the Italian restaurant there was a Chinese restaurant in Karachi, a Japanese restaurant on Okinawa, another Chinese restaurant in Oxford, a tiny pub in an even tinier English village called Cropredy, a Cajun restaurant in Natchitoches, La., a couple of places down in the Valley and your turn a place — gone now, sadly — called ChooChoos here in Pine, which believe it or not had a very large model railroad engine that ran around the upper corner of the dining Tom Garrett room on its track, chugging away up there and adding an odd kind of charm to the place. It was kind of like eating to the sound of the cha-cha. We laughed about that too. Why? Because we were so happy to be together. On the sacred night in 1959 when we met we certainly laughed a lot. I walked up the stairs to a veranda, saw the love of my life, fell in love with her before I even knew her name or she had said a word, and for the rest of the night if we weren’t talking we were laughing. Never seen anything like it before or since. We just couldn’t stop. From that moment to this we have been, “Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one.” It seems so impossible that two people born 12,000 miles apart can have fallen in love with each other at first sight. And you know the oddest part of it? Not only did I know that I was in love with Lolly, I knew that she was in love with me. From the very first instant our eyes met we each knew how the other felt, and we each knew that the other knew we knew it. Impossible, Johnny? I don’t know. People say it must have been predestined. I have no answer to that; I just accept it as a great gift. Things are the same for us now, but sadly they’re different too. We are still, as we were from that first moment, a pair, never again to be an “I” or “me” — only half of an “us.” But Lolly’s illness makes it harder now. I have to be sure she always knows that the other half of that pair is still there beside her. Most of the time those beautiful dark eyes are closed, so I talk my fool head off to let her know I am still there beside her — and always will be. Oh, sometimes those big brown eyes are open, but not as often as I wish they were. Sometimes she even smiles, and now and then she even says something. When that happens I walk around smiling all day. But that, I guess, is how life is. There’s the good and there’s the bad. There’s no menu to pick and choose from. You take what you get, you do the best you can, and both of you worry about the important thing: Being together, sharing a life, never again being an “I” or a “me,” just half of an “us.” I think that may be why we laughed so much that first night. We knew we would never again be alone. Can you imagine what a wonderful feeling that is? The other night I was sitting with Lolly on the edge of the bed and talking about something funny that happened to us long ago, and suddenly .... ... suddenly she laughed. I would give anything short of my immortal soul if we could once again laugh together like that. Why not my immortal soul? Eternity is a long time. There will be plenty of time to laugh together when we get where we’re going.

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In 1950, the song “I’m Movin’ On” debuted on Billboard’s country charts, quickly rising to the No. 1 spot where it remained for 21 weeks. No song before or since has spent more time atop the chart. dj’s music Bye, Bye, B.B. This Canadian born singer-song- trivia writer-guitarist, known as “The It seems like every week for the Singing Ranger” sang with his backpast month or so, we’ve had to say ing Rainbow Ranch Boys from 1949 a final farewell to one America’s top through 1957, then went solo. He music artists. hosted two of his own radio shows in B.B. King — “The King of the Canada. Blues” — whose stinging guitar solos This artist charted hits from the and husky, full-throated vocals made late-1940s through the early-1980s, him an international music icon and including 42 top-10 hits to go along DJ Craig the most commercially successful with his seven No. 1 singles. Some of performer in blues history, became his top songs were “I Don’t Hurt Anymore,” the third big-name artist in the past four “The Rhumba Boogie” and “Yellow Roses.” weeks to pass away. He was 89. Is this “I’m Movin’ On” artist A) Eddie Born Riley King in Itta Bena, Miss., B.B. Arnold, B) Hank Snow, C) Ray Price, or D) (“Blues Boy”) King achieved his success Leroy Van Dyke? despite having only one Top 20 single, “The Thrill is Gone,” which reached No. 15 on the Last week’s question pop charts in 1970. His distinctive singing Last week’s music trivia question asked if voice, which ranged with ease from comyou could identify the Turtle Creek, Pa. quar- manding roar to beseeching falsetto, has for tet that produced the 1968 hit “My Special decades been part of the soundscape of music Angel” — a cover of Bobby Helms’ original lovers the world over.

He earned that place through countless performances of blues standards like “Everyday I Have the Blues” and “How Blue Can You Get” or such compositions of his own as “Rock Me Baby” and “Sweet Little Angel.” Mr. King was a key transitional figure between the blues and rock ’n’ roll. Where such older bluesmen as Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf helped inspire young English and American rockers in the 1960s, Mr. King influenced them directly. His single-note guitar style, with its heavy vibrato, bent notes, and near-vocal tone provided a model for such rock guitarists as Mike Bloomfield, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Bye, bye, B.B. — we’ll miss you.

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“I can’t believe how that time has slipped by — it seems like just the other day my little girl was just heading off to kindergarten and now she’s graduating from high school,” I heard a mother say just the other day. Time surely does fly by, and here we are again at the end of another May, with area seniors ready to don their caps and gowns and start another chapter in their lives. This Friday at 7 p.m., 130 seniors will walk across the graduation stage, placed squarely on the center of Longhorn stadium, to celebrate the accomplishment of 13 years of study, say goodbye to dear friends and classmates, then walk out of the stadium to begin life as an adult. Wow — such a big moment in each of their young lives. Congratulations to all these graduating Payson High School young men and women — and also to the graduates of the Payson Center for Success, Shelby School and Payson Christian School. You got ’er done! I’m sure that some seniors look excitedly toward saying goodbye to high school and maybe even to leaving our wonderful town in the rear view mirror. But others, such as graduating senior, Bhavin Ahir, aren’t so quick to move on, saying recently to me “I’ll be heading off to ASU in the fall, but I’m not in such a hurry to do so. I had a great time in high school and just enjoy being a high school kid.” Some graduates will move on to college, while others will enter the job market and still others will enlist in the military. The best of luck to each and every one of our area graduates as they move on to the next chapter of their lives.

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Please visit my website to see wedding pictures of Payson High School 2012 members William Welsch and Nicole Hallam. The young couple exchanged their vows and celebrated their marital union at the Pine Creek Cabins this past Friday. Deluges of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the many friends and family that attended. Also, please take time this weekend to remember the reason we celebrate a threeday weekend at the end of each May — and remember the thousands upon thousands of military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the freedoms that we so dearly enjoy in our country. God bless them — and God bless America. DJ Craig – (928) 468-1482 Website: www.djcraiginpayson.com

Cattle are back and making a mess The cattle are back, chewing up everything in my yard. These guys are so big, they just jump over the fence. They chewed all the new growth on my herbs and pulled the pansies right out of the pots. The ground was so saturated from the rain (two inches worth) and snow, (about a half-an-inch) the cattle left huge holes in the wet ground and just about wrecked the front fence. I don’t mind the cattle being in Tonto Village, they do help keep the ground cover in the forest down to keep the forest a bit safer, but I don’t want them in my yard to ruin my plants and herbs. I understand the fact that it is “open range” but that does not include my private property. The cattle are very destructive and someone should be held accountable for the damage they cause.

underway for the eight-ball tournament. Tammy Randall and Ethel Cain were the first The play “The Forest of Enchantment” was and second place winners. a great success on Wednesday and Friday in Get those pool sticks chalked up. spite of the torrential rain that fell Friday. The I am sad to report that the “Unofficial one act play, which included music and danc- Mayor of Tonto Village” contest has be caning by the kids, was conceived by the faculty celed due to unforeseen circumstances. Betty members Ana Brooks and Taylor Kamp. They Koutz wants to thank all the people who have brought the concept to the school’s art direc- helped her campaign. Betty appreciates all tor, Elizabeth Fowler. Together they wrote the work her supporters did on her behalf. the script and cast the play with 20 On Memorial weekend, the Double students. I attended Friday’s perforD will be the place for the Vietnam mance and was part of a packed the Vet Motorcycle gathering from May village house with standing room only. 22 to May 25. Headquarters will be I have attended many of the plays at the Double D for registration and that have been performed by the sign-ups for the activities such as Shelby students and the talent they shooting matches, raffles, bike games show is amazing. and much more. Live music will be on two of the nights. Camping is availTonto Village Chapel able in the “island” across from the The congregation and Pastor Double D for either campers or tents. Mark are planning a Memorial Day Janet For more information, call “Shaggy” Community Barbecue at the chapel Snyder at (928) 978-9924. from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, May Hellsgate Fireflies Auxiliary 25. Hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks will be available and if you like, you The Fireflies will be holding a pancake can bring your favorite side dish or dessert to breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., share with your neighbors. Highlighting the Saturday, May 23 at the Star Valley fire staevent will be live music from the Fossil Creek tion on Walters Lane in Star Valley. The menu Gang. They will be playing jazz and Dixieland. will include pancakes, link sausage, orange juice and coffee. A special treat will be added Double D Doings this year, strawberries and whipped cream Sunday afternoon the competition got for those pancakes. A donation of $5 would be Shelby School

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Most of the students at Shelby School had a chance to get on stage in the recent original production of “The Forest of Enchantment.” The school presented the play May 13 and May 15.

appreciated and will go toward the Fireflies’ building fund for the new fire station in Tonto Village. Birthdays this week

Chad Stluka, a close neighbor, and a lieutenant with the Hellsgate Fire Department, celebrated his birthday on May 18. Have a great day, Chad. Ashley Figueroa and operations supervisor at my favorite bank, National Bank, will have her big day on Saturday, May 23. Ashley always has a big smile on her face and greets you with a “How are you today?” I hope you have a wonderful day, Ashley. The ongoing Jake saga

Jake visited the dominoes group this past Wednesday for his usual fix of doggie bones and a lot of hugs and petting. The gals really enjoy his visits. Jane has figured out if he can’t wait for Wednesday, he barks at my gate. I was in the middle of fixing dinner when I heard his bark. I looked out the door and he is wagging his tail waiting for a treat. Bill said to try and ignore him and I continued fixing dinner. The next thing I hear is Jake again, but closer this time. He was at my back door! He jumped the fence. Bill went to get a treat, and then get him back outside the gate. What a dog. But we all love him, our fourlegged Tonto Village Mayor.

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18. 124 Milky Way, Star Valley, Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 Starting at 7am: MOVING SALE: Furniture, Auto Mech. Equip., Clothing, Home Furnishings, Lamps, Small Appliances, Curtains, Rugs, Collectibles, Kitchenware and Much More!

RUMMAGE SALES 2. The Whispering Pines Fire District Auxiliary is holding their annual rummage/bake/book sale on Saturday May 23rd from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The sale will be at the Firehouse, 9 miles northeast of town, 10603 north Houston Mesa road. Lots of miscellaneous rummage items and good food. All proceeds go to support the fire district and the fire fighters.

YARD SALES 10. 600 N. William Tell, Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to ?: Baldwin Piano, Oak Jewelry Armoire, Jewelry, Oil Paintings, Antiques & Collectibles, Garden Tractors, Motorized Bicycle, Sun Scope Tune-up Machine, Eden Pure Heator and Lots of Misc. NO SALE IF RAINING! 11. Spring Clearance Sale: 129 E. Quail Hollow Drive (Star Valley) Turn right on Moonlight from Hwy 260. Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to ? 12. Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 7am to 3pm; 504 N. Hogan Dr. Everything in garage must go so I can park my car! 1986 Goldwing; New attic pull down stairs; Ice cream parlor set; Dressers; Mirrors; China Cab; Weber grill; Smoker; Dish washer; Outdoor Furniture; Vintage crib; Original Native American Art by Halwood & Gilberto; Recliners; Maple tool bench; Old trunks; Dishes; Steamer; Complete PlayStation Rock Band set w/multiple discs; Antiques, Collectibles and everything in between! 13. 610 N. Manzanita Drive, Fri. Sat. and Sun. May 22, 23, & 24 starting 7am. 14. 1201 W. Birchwood Rd. Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to 1pm: Cookware, Antique Dishes, Nick/Nacks, Baskets, Tins, Men/Women’s Clothes, Bedding, Some Tools, Much More! 15. AUNTIE GAIL’S COLLECTIBLES: 3691 Hall Lane, Pine, Sat. & Sun. May 23 & 24 from 8am to 4pm: Many Items; Old records, Yarn, Kitchen, Clothes/Shoes and Misc. 16. Garage Sale: 127 W. Cottage Creek Ct. (Longhorn & Colcord) Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to 1pm: Lots of Cabin and Lodge Decor, Home Furnishings and Much More

YARD SALES 17. Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 23, from 8 AM - 2 PM at Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 West Airport Road Many Items Available including a 5 drawer Chester drawers, Oval mirro on stand and 2 twin beds with frames/headboards and More! 19. Cedar Grove Trailer Park, 703 E. Frontier St. Lot 35 (corner of St. Phillips and E. Frontier); Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to 2pm: Collectibles and Household Items! 20. 1508 W. Bravo Taxi Way, Hanger #3, (W. of the Airport in the Industrial Park) Sat. May 23 from 7:30 to 3:30pm and Sun. May 24 from 11:00am to 3pm: Furniture, Home Decor, China and Books! 21. Watertank Road (Pine - Off Hardscrabble Rd.) Fri. Sat. Sun & Mon. May 22, 23, 24 & 25 starting 9am: Boat, Tools, Construction Supplies, Snow Blower and Lots More! 22. Annual Gargantuan Community Garage Sale Northwoods, 1501 N. Beeline Hwy #31. Lots of parking up front. 6 family sale #31 towards back; hunting, fishing gear, home decor, art, collectibles, clothes, handbags, hi speed scooter (was $4,000 new) Something for everyone, Bring cash you will want to spend it. #32 original art for sale. 7:30am Sat. May 23. 23. Huge yard sale all kinds of stuff 5044 N. Rim Wood Strawberry Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23 and Sun, May 24. 7:30am-2pm Right at the corner of Fossil Creek and Rim Wood. Craft items, fabric, Music and movies, Tools, Futon, Household items, toys, Princess house glassware and much more. Come see us Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

24. Storage Clean-out! 28 E. Buckskin Lane, Star Valley, Fri. May 22 from 4pm to 6pm and Sat. May 23 from 8am to 1pm: 8 Car Baby Seats, Strollers, Assorted Men’s clothes XL, Wheelchairs and Jazzy Scooters All $300.ea, File Storage Cabinets 7ft. Tall, 2 Table Saws, Skill Wormdrives, New Skill Circular, 10 4-Way ire iron + More 602-696-4254 3. 308 W. Cherry, Payson, Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23, from 8am to 4pm: Yard Tools, Wood Stove, Furniture, and Lots of Misc. 4. 7757 Toya Vist on the Corner of Toya Vista and Piedra in Mesa Del. Fri. & Sat. May 22, & 23 from 7am to 5pm: Jewelry, Tools, and a Whole Lot More! Something for Everyone! 6. 304 E. Chateau Circle, Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to 3pm: Furniture including; Bedroom Set, Secretary Desk, Wooden Kitchen Table & Chairs, Wicker Furniture; Household Items, Dishes, Clothes and Misc. 7. Multi-Family Yard Sale West Arabian Way Loop Payson Sat, May 23. 8am - 2pm

8. BLOCK LONG MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE: Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to Noon: Start at 1800 W. Fairway Lane and go to the end of the block! Original hand painted furniture, collectibles, glassware, games, dishes, light fixtures, tables, chairs, stools “Everything Goes!!!” Unique Old Stuff, Sold by Old People, That are preparing to Die!!! Not dead yet but still got stuff...on our last leg...we can’t take it with us...Come Buy It From Mom! 9. Annual Garage Sale: Northwoods Homeowners Association 1501 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ Saturday May 23, at 8:00 a.m.

AUTOS/VEHICLES

CARS

GENERAL

Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375 2011 Ford F150 FX-Ford, Like New, 49K Miles, Fully Loaded, Was $33,995. Now $29,995. Save $3000. 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, Leather Interior, Loaded, Was $8,495. Now $7,495. 2005 Chevy Trail Blaizer 4x4, All Extras, Priced Reduced to $6250. 1998 Honda CRV 4x4 SUV, Sale Price $2995. 2006 Chevy Aveo, 4dr, 5sp, Perfect First Time Buyer Car, $4,450.

RVS 2008 Jayco Eagle Super Lite, Fifth Wheel one slide out, sleeps 6, television, with an extra hook up in the bedroom, automatic awning, air conditioning, heater, great shower, microwave, refrigerator freezer, oven and four burner stove, lots of storage. .. $13,500 OBO. 9284764883 mahaffey_futureone@msn.com.

TRAILERS ATV, 5’x17.6’, all steel, $1350/obo. Spare bearings, repacked tires balanced, Glenn, 928-978-6007.

NOW HIRING OVernight Maintenance Overnight stocking Cashiers Bakery Please apply online @ www.walmartstores.com or at the online Kiosk located in the PAy son Walmart VERNIGHT

O MAINTENANCE OVERNIGHT STOCKING CASHIERS BAKERY

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

HEALTH CARE

Four Seasons Four Seasons Motorsports is seeking a qualified BookMotorsports keeper. Must have experience in Acis seeking counting, Peachtree, Payroll, Excel. a qualified Fax resume to 928-472-7285 Attention Bob BOOKKEEPER Must have experience in Accounting, Peachtree, Payroll, Excel. Fax resume to 928-472-7285 Attention Bob

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

Practice Manager Payson Pet Care, an AAHA accredited 3 dr. practice seeks f/t practice manager. Duties include staff mgmt, practice acctg & inventory control. Prior mgmt & acctg exp. req’d. Salary based on exp. PTO, 401k, paid holidays and employee discounts. email: drsnyder@paysonpetcare.com

CLERICAL/OFFICE

Comfort Keepers is seeking mature, caring people for non-medical in-home care. Provide companionship, personal care, meal prep, shopping. Experience preferred. Please apply in Person @ 200 W. Frontier St. #K, Payson or call (928) 474-0888. Banner Health Clinic - Payson is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant Must be certified or willing to be within six months of hire. Apply at BannerHealth.com Job#142449 CASE MANAGER: Provide case management services for SMI, Substance Abuse population and children/families. Min. req: HS/GED plus 4 years exp in BH or combined BH education and exp with at least 1-year case mgmt. exp; 21 yrs of age HABILITATION TECH Part-time position in an innovative Habilitation setting, providing training, supervision and therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities. Requirements: 21 yrs of age, good driving record, dependable, pass fingerprint clearance. Experience helpful but training is provided Generous benefit package. Bilingual encouraged. Submit application/resume to: Horizon Human Services, 600 E. HWY 260 #8, Payson, AZ 85547 AA/EOE/M/F D/V

RESTAURANTS

2010 Toyota Prius

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

Guard Etc. Friendly, well rounded, some gatehouse, good background. All shifts avail. Start $10 hr. Call 928-951-4160

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

Breakfast Cook Seasonal employment May-Nov., Cook needed ASAP for Bugles Grazing & Guzzling, Forest Lakes, AZ Call 928-978-1862

Golf Cart 1957 Chevy Belair Belair 1957 Chevy Golf Cart Matador Red New 48 volt batteries New high speed motor New programable controller New F/R switch, solenoid, potentiometer New seat and steering wheel Custom dash with radio speakers, clock, cigarette lighter, USB ports, voltage reducer. New wheels and tires Floor mat Unique key ignition. $12,500. $12500 OBO. 928-472-4586 Wanamakerd@q.com. Out-of-Town Owner,Flying in for Quick sale: 1992 Cadillac Deville,$1000. 1994 Cadillac Concourse,$1200. 1997 Hull Trailer,7x17, $2200. Avail. to see May 14.Cash; 928-978-2192

LANDSCAPING

HAULING

SERVICES

Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

MISCELLANEOUS Tuesday & Friday 1x3 CD

Health Insurance

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

Lawn Care

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

Turning 65? We’re the LOCAL Pros!

CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

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

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

I bring my dump trailer to you! $85.00 you load my dump trailer and I haul away for you. Includes dump fees 1 hour load time ($42.50 per half hour over) No hazardous waste! Dirt or rock limited to 1 ton. I also offer Compact tractor services. Firewise, Driveway grating, small backhoe for ditch clean out etc. Tractor work is $75.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum Servicing, Payson, Hunter Creek, Christopher Creek, Heber, Forest Lakes, Pine and Strawberry Monday- Friday (928) 478-9959 Chris

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

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

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

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

COOK & DIETARY AIDE NEEDED

at Payson Care Center. Must have experience, preferably in long-term care. Sign on bonus for full-time. Inquire for details about the sign on bonus. Apply in person at:

HOME SERVICES Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Call The Cheaper Sweeper

107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541

You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!

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

Gift Certificates Available

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

HANDYMAN

AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal, AZCLDP #81438,

OakLeaf Yardworks

JOE - 970-1873 Lil Red Tractor Services

LEGAL SERVICES

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

HOME REPAIRS

HAULING

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

LANDSCAPING

Join our friendly Team

IRIS GARDEN SERVICE

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

10% Off Your Full Cleanup!

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

Experienced Servers & Dishwashers

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

EMPLOYMENT

1019 S. Lakeview Drive. $55,000. .33 acre lot with breathtaking views of the Mogollon Rim and just a block from Green Valley Park

701 N. Chaparral Pines Dr. $728,000. 2.27 ac. horse property 3bd/3ba 3400 sq. ft. Custom Pioneer Log Home. This home, in itself, is a beautiful work of art. No HOA Backs to NFS.

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RESTAURANTS

GENERAL

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

612 W. Barnum Cir. $85,000. Cute, clean 2bd/2ba single wide mfg. home. FHA/VA financing available.

TRUCKS

2008 Mercury Sable, Low Miles, No Dents, Clean, $8,344. $500 Below KBB, 472-7125

CAR-TRUCK-CYCLE WANTED

Beautiful lot to build on

1x3 CD

1997 F-250 4x4, 4Dr, Ladder Rack and Tool Box, Good Work Truck, $4,500.obo Call Dale 928-358-2477

ACCOUNTING

44 N. Seldom Creek $425,000. 2.75 ac. horse property. 4bd/4ba 5200 sq. ft. in beautiful rural setting. Lower level could be Mother-in-Law Suite, etc.

www.walmartstores.com or at the online kiosk

This is a Great Car: 85K Orig. Miles, Red in color, 3.5 Engine, Automatic, PW, P/Doos Locks Runs Great! $7,800. 928-474-2106

Model Five less than 22000 miles, advanced tech package, navigation, laser cruise, park assist, lane keep assist, one owner, garaged, 50mpg, white with tan leather, alloy wheels, XM, Asking $18,500. $34,000.new 928-468-6564

405 N. Whitetail Dr. $550,000. 1.09 ac. 3bd/3ba 2935 sq. ft. custom home all on one level with majestic mountain views.

Please apply online at

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

2003 Nisan 350Z

Order: 10075969 Cust: -Davis King Realty Keywords: Homes For Sale art#: 20126762 Class: Homes For Sale Size: 4.00 X 5.00

NOW HIRING

FT Front Desk Clerk, Must be Available Nights/Weekends and Possess Excellent Customer Service Skills, Apply in Person Mon.-Sat. 8am to 1pm; Majestic Mountain Inn 602 E. Hwy 260.

CARS

Get the best results!

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

COMPLETE YARD & GARDEN CLEANUPS, DEBRIS REMOVED, REASONABLE; PAYSON LIC. 928-474-5932 Cell 928-951-3734 not.lic.contr.

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

928-951-0859 FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts

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

Order: 10075905 Cust: -Kohls Ranch DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® Keywords: Employment CD is a hospitality brand committed to hassle-free, relaxing vacations. art#: 20126658 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

2)) Your 1st Service 2))

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

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

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com

Gila County Career Opportunities

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

Globe:

Payson:

Lube Specialist Public Health Nurse Deputy County Manager Juvenile Detention Officer

Part-time Deputy Constable WIC Nutritionist Assessor’s Aide Administrative Clerk Senior

KOHL’S RANCH LODGE 202 S. Kohl’s Ranch Lodge Road, Payson, Arizona

Housekeeper Position

IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Part-Time Housekeeper needed at Tonto Creek Camp (Camp Tontozona) in Payson. Must have reliable transportation, and a clean background. Compensation + possible studio housing. Please submit your resume and/or experience via email ONLY. todd@TontoCreekCamp.org

• Full-time FrontMaintenance • Full-time Housekeeper 1 Assistant Full Time Tech II Desk Manager • Part-time House Person 1 Full Time House Person • Full-time • Part-time House Person Laundry 1 Maintenance Full TimeTech Front Desk / Night Auditor

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

911 Dispatcher • Detention Officer • Deputy Sheriff • Public Health Nurse (Jail) Temporary Accounting Clerk Specialist

APPLY IN PERSON or ONLINE at DiamondResorts.com Diamond Resorts Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Gila County is an equal opportunity employer

Applications and salary information available at: www.gilacountyaz.gov 21243.1014

RENTALS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Pine, AZ, Established Antiques Business for Sale, Multi-dealer mall, 2500 sq ft leased bldg , Serious Inquiries only 928-951-3302

BUSINESSES FOR SALE Fully Stocked Store in Prime Location, Super Opportunity for Minimal Down Payment! 928-468-1365

HOMES FOR SALE

Apartment For Rent

Now Renting!

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

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801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541 6+ BR. 4 BA. Fam Home, 1008 S Butte Crest Cir, Payson. Dominion Real Estate at Payson, SharonCampbell/SusanSlenk, 4488 sq. ft., 1988 Appliances Included, Garage, Fireplace, OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY! 5/24 11AM-3PM $300,000. 602-550-7110 or 928-978-3237 Dominion Real Estate at Payson 8BR,4BA Hm w/Bus Oppor. 4488 sq.ft. $315K Realtor/S.Campbell 602-550-7110

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com

Apartments For Rent

Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!

Forest Hills Condominiums

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

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

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

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

Lazy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dâ&#x20AC;? Ranch RV Park Studio, Apts. & RV Spaces for Rent - Call for Availablity Water/Sewer/Trash & Cable Included 928-474-2442

OPEN HOUSE Sat. May 23 10am-2pm Adorable 2B/2B + Den on Quiet Cul-de-Sac in Payson North. Shows like model; must see! 1586sf, $169,900. MLS#5253053 Motivated Sellers, 610 N. Luzern Circle 480-735-4253

Nice 1Br/1Ba & Loft Apts. New Paint, Either Unit, $450.mo in Quiet Adult Community, Just Came Available, Call Debbie, 608-359-2071

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

MOBILES FOR SALE 55+ Park, 705 E. Miller #45 Park Model, 1Br/1Ba, Furnished, Large Covered Patio, Insulated Roof, AC, New Shop, Completely Fenced and Private, Excellent Condition, $9,000. 928-474-9577 55+Park 705 E. Miller #11; 2Br/1Ba, Doublewide 24x44, Needs Repair, Large Shop, Covered Patio, Storage Shed, Nice lot, $5,000. 928-978-2658 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

HOMES FOR RENT

LEGAL NOTICES

Rentals CD

See Manager for details Phone (928) 468-5650 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298 2 BR. 1 BA. Manufactured Home, 376 S Old Meadow Lane, Gisela, AZ, 85541. 1000 sq. ft., 1988 Palm Harbor. On two lots. Fence Yard, Appliances Included, Out Buildings, New â&#x20AC;&#x153;on demandâ&#x20AC;? electric water heater, new floor covering in kitchen, well for watering fruit trees/garden, carport detached, newer carpet throughout home, room for RV with hook ups. $70,000. contact at 307-679-7206 or nehuskerwyo@gmail.com. I will be in Gisela May28-June 3

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE First Mortgage Wanted on Pine Home! $75,000. at 5.5% for 15 years; Balloon in 5. 280-261-6667

PAYSON ROUNDUP

Pine Crest Apts. 1 & 2 Bedrooms with Locking Storage, Laundry & B.B.Q. Area. $500.mo & up. 928-363-1046

Tonto Oaks Apts.

Positively Payson

Now Renting!

Green Valley Apartments 905 S. McLane Road Payson, AZ 85541 INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Newer apartments located off historic Main Street and just down the road from beautiful Green Valley Park. 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes Bright, open layouts Onsite laundry facility Playground area Community room Satellite ready

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

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT $1075.mo = .69 Cents sf. 1550sf/New Energy Efficient AC,Carpet,Bathroom, Large Visible Signage from Highway,Ample Parking Front/Rear 807-A S.Beeline Hwy,Payson, 928-478-4110

Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

HOMES FOR RENT 1403 Woodland, Payson-2Br/1Ba, Large Back Yard, Non-Smokers, No-Pets, $800.mo, Water & Sewer Included; First/Last month & Damage Dep. Required, 928-363-1058 or 928-432-1831 3Br/2Ba 1 Car Garage; Site Built Home, Avail. June 1st, $1075.mo 928-978-2435 or 928-970-0634 Lease Prestigious 2Br Top Floor, Furnished, Regular $1595. if you cook & clean $695. One orTwo Tidy Ladies

One Bedroom 28ft Great Room, First Floor Patio & FP etc $1195. or $1295 furnished. 4Br, 28ft Great Room, unfurnished, w/Private Entrances, 2+acres, $1795.mo, Background Check, Smoking-Outside Also 4Br/2.5Ba, Fenced Yard and Garage, $1099.mo Call: 928-978-6505

New Custom Victorian Home 3Bd/2Bath Den, In Town,Historic District, Energy Efficient. Deck-w/Views,Laundry, Upgraded Appliances, Vaulted-Ceiling, Ceiling-FansThroughout, Carport,Home Office/OK. $1195/mo. 928-288-2440

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

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

928-476-3279

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

UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Independently Owned & Operated

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

1305 N. Camelot, 5BD, 3BD . . . . . . . . . . . . $2200 1704 W. Birch Dr., 2BD, 2BD . . . . . . . . . . . $1200 703 W. Saddle Ln., 3BD, 2BD . . . . . . . . . . . $950 89 Milky Way, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 700 N. Snead, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900 200 E. Malibu Dr. D2, 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . $800 204 E. Jura Cir. #B, 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . . $700 205 E. Forest Dr. #11, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . $525 607 S. Beeline Hwy Sp19, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . $460

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

Independently Owned & Operated

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

MOBILE/RV SPACES 1Br/1Ba Mobile, Covered Patio, $575.mo Trailer w/Enclosed Patio $525 1001 S. Goodfellow Rd. Free Water, Cable & Rubbish, 928-474-0791 Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park Nice 5th wheel trailer for rent $450.00 a month, big slide out, furnished, a/c, microwave, sewer, trash, included also RV Spaces available for $256.55.mo Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, and Game room Call Shawn at 928-474-2406 One Bedroom Park Model Mobile Home,Partially Furnished, Includes,Water/Sewer/Electric & Satellite TV,Garbage not Included $600.mo + $500.Sec.Dep.Call Steve 928-474-9859 or 928-978-9701

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RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Eagle Springs Professional Plaza Medical Suite Available also Office Space Available 1000sf to 3500sf 928-978-0149

120 S. Tonto St.

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LEGAL NOTICES 15763: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE File ID. #15-40312 Mounce Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $135,845.00 executed by James A Mounce, An unmarried Man;, 281 E Green Ave Globe, AZ 85501 , dated January 25, 2012 and recorded January 30, 2012, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2012-001024 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on July 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said

County and State and more fully described as: Being a portion of Lot 15, APACHE VIEW, according to Map No. 177, records of Gila County, Arizona, Described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Lot 15 and running South 200.27 feet; Thence West, 125.00 feet, Thence North, 200.24 feet; Thence East, 125.00 Feet to the Point of Beginning. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 281 E Green Ave Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 203-12-015B 3. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Care of/Servicer: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. One Home Campus Des Moines, IA 50328; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 04/08/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 04/08/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property.A-4521431 05/01/2015, 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015 15768: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2015 Notice of Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale Recorded on: 3/25/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-663512-BF Order No. : 150068904-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/25/2012 and recorded 10/25/2012 as Instrument 2012-013361 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 6/29/2015 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 130, TRAILWOOD UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 652, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 304 N MOGOLLON TRL, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 304-53-026 Original Principal Balance: $200,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, NA C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): ROBERT EMMONS UNMARRIED MAN 1381 STEVENS LAKE ROAD, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 714-573-1965 Login to: w w w. p r i o r i t y p o s t i n g . c o m AZ-15-663512-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. Â§33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is un-

LEGAL NOTICES able to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agent, or the Beneficiaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations . If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-663512-BF Dated: 3/24/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Andrew Basom, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 3/24/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Andrew Basom, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0081715 5/1/2015 5/8/2015 5/15/2015 5/22/2015

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

LEGAL NOTICES 1999 SIZE OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME: 56X26 â&#x20AC;&#x153;which by intention of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 199 E Cactus Flats Tonto Basin, AZ 85553. Tax Parcel No.: 201-08-040R 1. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Bank of America, N.A.; Care of/Servicer: Bank of America/Fidelity Bank of America, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley, CA 93063; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 04/10/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 04/10/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4522299 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015, 05/29/

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LEGAL NOTICES 15775: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2015 TS No. AZ09000037-15-1 APN 206-20-002 TO No. 8532739 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated October 8, 2008 and recorded on October 8, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-013243 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on July 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 713 W RAILROAD AVE, MIAMI, AZ 85539 PARCEL NO. 1 THE SURFACE AND GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 2, BLOCK A, GLASS ADDITION, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 40, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. PARCEL NO. 2 THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 40 FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF THE MYRTLE LODE MINING CLAIM, PATENTED MINERAL SURVEY NO. 2583, GILA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2 OF BLOCK A OF SAID GLASS ADDITION, THENCE SOUTH 53° 42` WEST A DISTANCE OF 5 FEET, THENCE NORTH 36° 18` WEST A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE ARIZONA EASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINES OF THE ARIZONA EASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 5 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2: THENCE SOUTH 36° 18` A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. APN: 206-20-002 Original Principal Balance $41,310.00 Name and Address of original Trustor CURTIS E WILLIAMS JR., AN UNMARRIED PERSON 713 W RAILROAD AVE, MIAMI, AZ 85539 Name and Address of the Beneficiary BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. c/o Bank of America Home Loans 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: March 25, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AU-

LEGAL NOTICES TOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965. Order No. AZ15-000324-1, Pub Dates 05/01/2015, 05/08/2015, 05/15/2015, 05/22/2015 15777: 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: THIRSY CAMEL GARAGE LLC File No. L-1995754-7 II. The address of the known place of business is: 222 W. Aero Dr. #A, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Ashley Reid, 8902 E. Via Linda #110, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. (A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Ashley Reid, (x) manager, 8902 E. Via Linda #110, Scottsdale, AZ 85258; Charles Darling (x) manager, 8902 E. Via Linda #110, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. 15784: 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-01605 Johnson Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $168,644.00 executed by Cedric L Johnson and Leslie D Johnson, husband and wife, 261 Hermosa Vista Globe, AZ 85501 , dated April 14, 2008 and recorded April 22, 2008, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2008-005679 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on July 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Parcel No. 1: Parcel 5, as shown on Record of Survey recorded as Survey Map No. 2404, being a portion of the Southeast quarter of Section 27, Township 1 North, Range 15 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona. Parcel No. 2: An easement for roadway as shown on Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4 of said survey. Parcel No. 3: An easement for vehicular access and utilities as created in instrument recorded at Fee No. 94-652604, of Official Records, records of Gila County, Arizona. Parcel No. 4: An easement for vehicular access and utilities as created in instrument recorded at Fee No. 1998-5105, of Official Records, records of Gila County, Arizona. Make: Palm Harbor Model: DVP476H2 Year: 2007 Serial Number(s): PH19-6162A,B Length and Width: 76x27 The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 261 Hermosa Vista Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 207-23-014R 1. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:JPMorgan Chase

LEGAL NOTICES Bank, National Associatio; Care of/Servicer: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 04/24/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 04/24/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4524050 05/22/2015, 05/29/2015, 06/05/2015, 06/12/2015 15785: 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2015 NOTICE OF HEARING ON DEPENDENCY PETITION No. JD 201500009 Honorable Timothy Wright IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of: CORINA BEARD-FISCHER d.o.b. 10-19-2011 Person under 18 years of age. TO: CHAUNTE BEARD-FISCHER, MICHAEL COMBS-BEARD, and JOHN DOE, a fictitious name, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the above-named child. 1. The Department of Child Safety, (DCS or the Department), by and through undersigned counsel, has filed a Dependency Petition pursuant to Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules 4.1 and 4.2 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure; and Rule 48(D) of the Arizona Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court. 2. The Court has set a continued initial/publication hearing on July 23, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at Gila County Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline Hwy., #104, Payson, AZ 85541, telephone number 928.474.3978, for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Petition. 3. You and your child are entitled to have an attorney present at the hearing. You may hire your own attorney or, if you cannot afford an attorney and want to be represented by an attorney, one may be appointed by the Court. 4. You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding. You are advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, pretrial conference, status conference, or dependency adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Petition. In addition, if you fail to appear, without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in an adjudication of dependency, termination of your parental rights or the establishment of a permanent guardianship based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court, as well as an order of paternity, custody, or change of custody in a consolidated family law matter and an order for child support if paternity has been established. 5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Dependency Petition, Notice of Hearing, and Temporary Order by submitting a written request to: TRACEY L. HEINRICK, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, Arizona 85210. The assigned case manager is Matthew Milone and may be reached by telephone at 928.468.9803. 6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with dis-

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LEGAL NOTICES abilities must be made to the court by parties at least three (3) working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling 928.474.3978. 7. You have the right to make a request or motion prior to any hearing that the hearing be closed to the public. DATED this__day of May 2015. MARK BRNOVICH Attorney General TRACEY L. HEINRICK Assistant Attorney General 15786: 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/2015 TS/File 127922.10128 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on AUGUST 2, 2007, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2007-013126 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on JULY 13, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: Unit 17, formerly known as Unit 25, FRONTIER CONDOMINIUMS, a condominium, as created by that certain Declaration recorded in Docket 679, page 502, and First Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration, recorded in Fee No. 95-665163 and as shown on plat recorded in Map Nos. 618 and 618A, records of Gila County, Arizona. TOGETHER WITH an undivided interest in and to the common elements as set forth in said Declaration, First Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration and plat and any annexations thereof. Purported Property Address: 300 W. FRONTIER #17, PAYSON, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 304-08-142B. Original Principal Balance: $52,442.34 Original/Current Beneficiary: DARWIN E. BROWN and SHERI L. BROWN, 95-1017 KUAULI ST. #121, MILILANI, HI 96789. Original Trustor: JACKIE L. VAN BUSKIRK, 300 W. FRONTIER #17, PAYSON, AZ 85541. Current Trustor: BRIAN J. VAN BUSKIRK, 4945 N. COLUMBINE DR., STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $48,599.32 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: MARCH 25, 2015. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on April 9, 2015, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018. 15787: 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-40192 Sund Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $64,223.00 executed by Ronald J. Sund and Tracey A. Sund, husband and wife, 180 Ash St Roosevelt, AZ 85545 , dated February 27, 2004 and recorded March 8, 2004, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2004-003527 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on July 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in

LEGAL NOTICES said County and State and more fully described as: The following described real property situate in Gila County, Arizona with the title being conveyed to the grantee as set forth in the attached acceptance by the grantee: Lot 180 of ROOSEVELT LAKE ESTATES UNIT TWO, according to the plat of record in the office of the county recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 291. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 180 Ash St Roosevelt, AZ 85545. Tax Parcel No.: 204-04-180 4. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Wells Fargo SBM WFHM; Care of/Servicer: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc 3476 Stateview Boulevard, MAC #X7801-014 Fort Mill, SC 29715; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 04/30/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 04/30/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject p r o p e r t y. A - F H 4 5 2 4 8 3 3 05/22/2015, 05/29/2015, 06/05/2 15788: 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/2015 TS No. 2014-00983-AZ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/06/2002 and recorded on 11/15/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-018005, Book —- Page —and rerecorded on as in the official records of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501, on 08/27/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day: Parcel No: 1 Parcel 2-B, As Shown On Record Of Survey Recorded As Survey Map No. 2099, Being A Portion Of Section 36, Township 6 North, Range 10 East Of The Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona. Reserving Unto The Grantor Her Heirs and Assigns an Easement For Ingress, Egress And Public Utilities Over The West 10 Feet Of Said Parcel 2-A. Parcel No: 2 A 18.00 Foot Wide Easement For Ingress, Egress And Utilities Located In A Portion Of Section 36, Township 6 North, Range 10 East Of The Gila And Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, The Centerline Of Which is More Particularly Described As Follows:

LEGAL NOTICES Commencing At The Southwest Corner Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Said Section 36; Thence South 00°11`00” East, Along The West Line Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36, A Distance Of 04.57 Feet To The Beginning Of Said Centerline; Thence North 82°50`40” East, A Distance Of 345.54 Feet To The End Of Said Centerline. He Sideline Of Said Easement Commence On The West Line Of The East Half Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36 Which Bears North 0011”00” West. Parcel No.3 The 24.00 Foot Wide Easement For Ingress, Egress and Utilities Located In A Portion Of Section 36, Township 6 North, Range 10 East Of The Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, The Centerline Of Which Is More Particularly Described As Follows: Commencing At The Southwest Corner Of The Southwest Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Said Section 36; Thence North 89°55`50” East, Along The South Line Of The Southwest Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36, A Distance Of 43.39 Feet To The Beginning Of Said Centerline; Thence North 56°52`45” East, A Distance Of 183.92 Feet To The P.C. Of A Curve To The Left, Concave To The Northwest Having A Radius Of 490.00 Feet and A Central Angle Of 13°55`35”; Thence Northeasterly Along Said Curve, A Distance Of 119.10 Feet; Thence North 42°57`10” East, A Distance Of 98.28 Feet To The P.C. Of A Curve To The Left, Concave To The Northwest Having A Radius Of 295.00 Feet And A Central Angle Of 41°50`09”; Thence Northerly Along Said Curve, A Distance Of 215.40 Feet; Thence North 01°07`01” East, A Distance Of 95.66 Feet To The P.C. Of A Curve To The Right, Concave To The Southeast Having A Radius Of 105.00 Feet And A Central Angle Of 81°43`40”; Thence Northeasterly Along Said Curve, A Distance of 149.77 Feet; Thence North 82°50`40” East, A Distance Of 129.18 Feet To A Point On The West Line Of The East Half Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36, From Which The Southwest Corner Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Bears North 00°11`00” West, A Distance Of 04.57 Feet, Said Point Being The End Of The Centerline.

LEGAL NOTICES Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Said Section 36;

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Thence South 89°58`00” West, Along The North Line Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36, A Distance Of 490.81 Feet To The POINT OF BEGINNING.

D A T E D _______________________

Thence South 00°11`00” East, A Distance Of 636.22 Feet;

The successor trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee’s capacity as an Escrow Agent as required by A.R.S. § 33-803 (A)(6). The successor trustee’s regulator is the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

Thence South 82°50`40” West, A Distance Of 169.86 Feet To A Point On The West Line Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36; Thence North 00°11`00” West, Along The West Line, A Distance Of 657.28 Feet To The Northwest Corner Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36; Thence North 89°58`00” East, Along The North Line Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36, A Distance Of 169.61 Feet To The POINT OF BEGINNING Excepting Therefrom the North 100 Feet. Parcel No. 5 An Easement For Ingress, Egress And Public Utilities Over The West 10.00 Feet Of The Following Described Property. That Portion Of Section 36, Township 6 North, Range 10 East Of The Gila And Salt River Base And Meridian, Gila County, Arizona More Particularly Described As Follows: Commencing At The Northeast Corner Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Said Section 36; Thence South 89°58`00” West, Along The North Line Of The Northeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36, A Distance Of 174.38 Feet To The POINT OF BEGINNING Except Therefrom Any Portion Lying With Parcel No. 1 Described Above. Purported Street Address: 2 4 North Rice Road, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 Tax Parcel Number: 20106158A/R003627 Original Principal Balance: $64,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-AR1 C/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC

STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Dekalb On _______________________, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared ____________________________ ____, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. ____________________________ _____ NOTARY PUBLIC 15791: 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: INNOVATIVE RESOURCES, LLC File No. L-2002996-7 II. The address of the known place of business is: 5657 Lou’s Lane, Pine, AZ 85544. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jeff Passantino, 5657 Lou’s Lane, Pine, AZ 85544. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jeff Passantino, 5657 Lou’s Lane; PO Box 802, Pine, AZ 85544. 15792: 5/15, 5/19, 5/22, 5/26, 5/29/2015; The Governing Board of the Pine Strawberry School District No. 12, extends an invitation to all qualified contractors to submit their bid to replace one exterior concrete basketball court in the east playground area at Pine Strawberry School. Bids are due by 10am, June 3, 2015. Bid Packets are available in the District Office at: 3868 N. Pine Creek Dr, Pine, AZ 85544 For more info call 928-476-3283

1661 Worthington Road Except Any Portion Lying Within The Northwest Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Said Section 36. The Sideline Of Said Easement Commence On The South Line Of The Southwest Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36 Which Bears North 89°55`50” East And Terminates On The West Line Of The East Half Of The Southeast Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 36 Which Bears North 00°11`00” West.

West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: Raymond Lee, AN UNMARRIED MAN 24 North Rice Road, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee:

An Easement For Ingress, Egress And Public Utilities Over The East 10.00 Feet To The Following Described Property:

Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. Northpark Town Center 1000 Abernathy Rd NE; Bldg 400, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30328 (866) 960-8299

That Portion Of Section 36, Township 6 North, Range 10 East Of The Gila And Salt River Base And Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, More Particularly Described As Follows:

SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (866) 960-8299 W e b s i t e : http://www.altisource.com/Mortgag eServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx

Parcel No.4

Commencing At the Northeast

15793: 5/15, 5/19, 5/22/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: WHITE TRASH BUCKS, LLC File No. L-20030172 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1810 Outlaw Lane, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lisa Taylor, 600 W. Frontier Street, 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: James Johns, (x) member, PO Box 659, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553; John Ewing, (x) Member, PO Box 340, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553; Patrick Rayburn, PO Box 1799, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553; Clay Sopeland, (x) member, PO Box 369, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553.

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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015

YARD SALE GUIDE Weekend of May 22-25 5. Tymeless Estate Sale Services is having another Fine Sale. The home is located in the Trailwood Subdivision in Payson and is filled with treasures. Sale dates: 5/22 & 5/23, Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 804 W. Zane Grey Circle

1. Move it Out! 1103 S, Western Dr. Payson

9. Annual Garage Sale: Northwoods Homeowners Association 1501 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ Saturday May 23, at 8:00 a.m.

Fri, May 22 and Sat, May 23. 8am-2pm It’s all gotta go including workshop contents.

2. The Whispering Pines Fire District Auxiliary is holding their annual rummage/bake/book sale on Saturday May 23rd from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The sale will be at the Firehouse, 9 miles northeast of town, 10603 north Houston Mesa road. Lots of miscellaneous rummage items and good food. All proceeds go to support the fire district and the fire fighters.

10. 600 N. William Tell, Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to ?: Baldwin Piano, Oak Jewelry Armoire, Jewelry, Oil Paintings, Antiques & Collectibles, Garden Tractors, Motorized Bicycle, Sun Scope Tune-up Machine, Eden Pure Heator and Lots of Misc. NO SALE IF RAINING! 22. Annual Gargantuan Community Garage Sale Northwoods, 1501 N. Beeline Hwy #31. Lots of parking up front. 6 family sale #31 towards back; hunting, fishing gear, home decor, art, collectibles, clothes, handbags, hi speed scooter (was $4,000 new) Something for everyone, Bring cash you will want to spend it. #32 original art for sale. 7:30am Sat. May 23.

23. Huge yard sale all kinds of stuff 5044 N. Rim Wood Strawberry

12. Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 7am to 3pm; 504 N. Hogan Dr. Everything in garage must go so I can park my car! 1986 Goldwing; New attic pull down stairs; Ice cream parlor set; Dressers; Mirrors; China Cab; Weber grill; Smoker; Dish washer; Outdoor Furniture; Vintage crib; Original Native American Art by Halwood & Gilberto; Recliners; Maple tool bench; Old trunks; Dishes; Steamer; Complete PlayStation Rock Band set w/multiple discs; Antiques, Collectibles and everything in between!

13. 610 N. Manzanita Drive, Fri. Sat. and Sun. May 22, 23, & 24 starting 7am.

14. 1201 W. Birchwood Rd. Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to 1pm: Cookware, Antique Dishes, Nick/Nacks, Baskets, Tins, Men/Women’s Clothes, Bedding, Some Tools, Much More!

Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23 and Sun, May 24th 7:30am-2pm Right at the corner of Fossil Creek and Rim Wood. Craft items, fabric, Music and movies, Tools, Futon, Household items, toys, Princess house glassware and much more. Come see us Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

24. Storage Clean-out! 28 E. Buckskin Lane, Star Valley, Fri. May 22 from 4pm to 6pm and Sat. May 23 from 8am to 1pm: 8 Car Baby Seats, Strollers, Assorted Men’s clothes XL, Wheelchairs and Jazzy Scooters All $300.ea, File Storage Cabinets 7ft. Tall, 2 Table Saws, Skill Wormdrives, New Skill Circular, 10 4-Way Tire irons + More 602-696-4254 3. 308 W. Cherry, Payson, Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23, from 8am to 4pm: Yard Tools, Wood Stove, Furniture, and Lots of Misc. 4. 7757 Toya Vist on the Corner of Toya Vista and Piedra in Mesa Del. Fri. & Sat. May 22, & 23 from 7am to 5pm: Jewelry, Tools, and a Whole Lot More! Something for Everyone! 6. 304 E. Chateau Circle, Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to 3pm: Furniture including; Bedroom Set, Secretary Desk, Wooden Kitchen Table & Chairs, Wicker Furniture; Household Items, Dishes, Clothes and Misc. 7. Multi-Family Yard Sale West Arabian Way Loop Payson Sat, May 23. 8am - 2pm

11. Spring Clearance Sale: 129 E. Quail Hollow Drive (Star Valley) Turn right on Moonlight from Hwy 260. Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to ?

15. AUNTIE GAIL’S COLLECTIBLES: 3691 Hall Lane, Pine, Sat. & Sun. May 23 & 24 from 8am to 4pm: Many Items; Old records, Yarn, Kitchen, Clothes/Shoes and Misc.

16. Garage Sale: 127 W. Cottage Creek Ct. (Longhorn & Colcord) Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to 1pm: Lots of Cabin and Lodge Decor, Home Furnishings and Much More 17. Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 23, from 8 AM - 2 PM at Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 West Airport Road Many Items Available including a 5 drawer Chester drawers, Oval mirror on stand and 2 twin beds with frames/headboards and More!

19. Cedar Grove Trailer Park, 703 E. Frontier St. Lot 35 (corner of St. Phillips and E. Frontier); Fri. & Sat. May 22 & 23 from 8am to 2pm: Collectibles and Household Items! 21. Watertank Road (Pine - Off Hardscrabble Rd.) Fri. Sat. Sun & Mon. May 22, 23, 24 & 25 starting 9am: Boat, Tools, Construction Supplies, Snow Blower and Lots More!

20. 1508 W. Bravo Taxi Way, Hanger #3, (W. of the Airport in the Industrial Park) Sat. May 23 from 7:30 to 3:30pm and Sun. May 24 from 11:00am to 3pm: Furniture, Home Decor, China and Books!

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Tonto Monument boosts economy The 36,361 visitors to the ruins preserved at Tonto National Monument in 2014 spent $2 million in communities near the park, supporting at least 30 local jobs. The spending by the visitors had a net benefit to the local community of $2.9 million, when various spin-off spending is considered, according to a National Park Service study. “Tonto National Monument is proud to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Duane Hubbard. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides and to use the park as a way to introduce our visitors to this part of the country and all that it offers. National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy — returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service — and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well. We appreciate the partnership and support of our neighbors and are glad to be able to give back by helping to sustain local communities.” The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber and Lynne Koontz for the National Park Service. The report shows $15.7 billion of direct spending by 293 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported 277,000 jobs nationally, with 235,600 jobs found in these gateway communities, and had a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $29.7 billion. About 31 percent of the visitor spending goes to pay for lodging, 20 percent for food, 12 percent for gas, 10 percent for admissions and fees and 10 percent for souvenirs and other expenses. To download the report visit http://www.nature.nps.gov/socialscience/economics.cfm. The report includes information for visitor spending at individual parks and by state. To learn more about national parks in Arizona and how the National Park Service works with Arizona communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/arizona. Established in 1907, Tonto National Monument protects two cliff dwellings built by the Salado people more than 700 years ago. The monument is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Christmas. Directions and additional information are available on the monument’s website, http://www.nps.gov/tont, or call (928) 467-2241.

Outdoor recreation benefit: $646 billion by

Miranda Leo

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Consumers spend $646 billion annually on outdoor recreation, said advocates, who called on the government Thursday to do a better job tracking the worth of what they called an undervalued industry. Speakers at the Center for American Progress event also said that the numbers demonstrated the value of the nation’s parks and open spaces, which the outdoor industry depends on. “These are legitimate jobs,” said Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, adding that national parks saw more visitors last year than ever before. Rick Hill holds one of those jobs. Hill, the chief financial officer of Arizona Outback Adventures, said that revenues from his company’s tours benefit the state’s economy with money that otherwise would not be coming in. “Virtually 100 percent of the revenue we generate from those tours comes from visitors from outside the state,” he said in a telephone interview. Hill agreed that data about the economic impact of the industry is limited and said that the importance of outdoor tour companies like AOA on local economies has become greater in recent years. “The market has grown markedly and is really still, I’m sure, undervalued,” he said. Speakers at Thursday’s event in Washington said the success of the industry is directly linked to the health of public lands and

waters. “We don’t have sales of a kayak without the clean waters and the access to those waters,” said Margaret Walls, research director at Resources for the Future. “How many more tent sales would we have if we had even more campgrounds to go to?” She and others Thursday called for the Department of Commerce and Bureau of Labor Statistics to create better data on the jobs and revenue the outdoor industry provides with the help of public lands. Hill agreed that the health of public lands are vital to the health of the industry. “We are 100 percent dependent on public lands to conduct our business for all of our tour operations,” he said. “Without the public lands, most of it would not exist.” Hill said tour operators like him are the best stewards of public lands and national parks, not just because their incomes depend on it, but because they have a better respect for the lands and waters they use. “Without adequate care and management of those lands we wouldn’t have a place to operate,” he said. Jewell said it’s important that industry officials speak up. “It’s important that the economics of outdoor recreation … has voices coming out to the table saying this is a legitimate use of public lands that can be compatible with the long-term health of those public lands but that’s also compatible with the long-term economic health of these communities,” she said.

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The 36,361 people who visited Tonto National Monument in the Tonto Basin in 2014 spent $2 million in communities near the park, supporting about 30 local jobs, according to a study on the economic impact of national parks.