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Pain, grief surge after manslaughter conviction by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
It took the jury in the Mike Voden trial a little more than four hours to come back with their verdict: guilty of manslaughter. The jury’s verdict acquitted Voden of the second-degree murder charge prosecutors sought in the shooting death of Randy Burnett, Voden’s neighbor. The final arguments and testimony wrapped up on Friday, May 29, said Jonathan Manley, bailiff for the case. He also said the sentencing hearing will be July 6 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 2 of the Globe Courthouse. No one knows what sentence the prosecution will ask for on that date. Manley reported Voden was taken directly into cus-
tody after the verdict, despite asking for house arrest while awaiting sentencing. Voden told Judge Gary Scales his wife had fallen ill and needed his help. Scales denied Voden’s request. The difference in verdicts could mean years off the sentence. Arizona Revised Statues 13-1103, states a first conviction for manslaughter carries a seven- to 21-year prison sentence. While a second-degree murder charge, in comparison, carries a 10- to 25-year sentence. The law defines manslaughter as “recklessly” causing the death of another person or killing someone after provocation in the heat or passion of a sudden quarrel. Second-degree murder, on the other hand, involves
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Family members recalled Randy Burnett (left) as brilliant and gentle and grieved for his loss after Michael Voden’s (right) manslaughter conviction on Friday.
Manager quits but salary continues Payson will keep paying Galbraith’s $128,000 salary by
Pete Aleshire
roundup editor
The Payson Town Council has accepted a proposal from Town Manager Debra Galbraith to finish out her contract in a leave of absence. Deputy Town Manager LaRon Garrett will run the town while she serves out the six-month severance clause in her contract, said Town Councilor Su Connell.
The town granted Galbraith the leave of absence after an executive session last Thursday. “She has asked for a leave. That has been granted. That is basically all I can say. We’re going to have a discussion on it in an executive session next week,” Connell said on Monday. “She’s on call if we need help. This is not an adversarial situation. It’s a very amicable split for the town and for Debra.” Discontent has been building concerning the famously brusque and tight-lipped manager’s handling of town affairs for a year or more. Originally hired as the town’s finance manager, the council led by then-Mayor Bob Edwards promoted her to town manager, after ousting then-town-manager Fred Carpenter. Ironically enough, Carpenter was subsequently elected to the council. Despite the history between them, his relations with Galbraith have remained
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publicly amicable. The state attorney general’s office later reprimanded the town council for working out details of the administration shake-up during a private meeting at an Arizona League of Cities meeting, in violation of the state’s open meeting law. Just before leaving office, Edwards negotiated a contract that promised Galbraith a six-month severance package — even if the council fired her for cause. Galbraith makes nearly $130,000 annually and the council has been wrestling for months with the potential financial impact of paying her $64,000 to leave, since the town would have a hard time budgeting for a new town manager while continuing to pay her salary. Galbraith took over just as the recession took See Town manager, page 2A
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SRP fixes pumps to feed East Verde by
Pete Aleshire
roundup editor
The Salt River Project has finally started putting C.C. Cragin Reservoir water into the East Verde River. Normally, the Valley utility company starts pumping water into the East Verde as soon as the snow melts on top of the Rim, allowing access to the pipeline and pumping station on top. But this year a series of problems stalled the release of water. First, SRP worked to finish major maintenance work on the pumps and support facilities. Last fall, SRP nearly emptied the reservoir to get access to the outlets near the bottom of the dam. Fortunately, even in the still somewhat dry winter, the reservoir quickly filled to the brim. That’s good news for Payson, since it has rights to 3,000 acre-feet annu-
ally from the reservoir, which will more than double its long-term water supply. The reservoir is also important to SRP, which gets the balance of the more than 11,000 acre-feet available each year. SRP pumps the water out of the reservoir, then lets if flow down a pipeline that runs all the way to Washington Park at the base of the Rim. The water flows through turbines that generate all the power needed to run the system, including the pumps that pull it out of the reservoir. However, when SRP finally got ready to turn on the pipes this year, the system failed due to damage somewhere along an 11-mile power line connecting the generator to the pumping station, according to SRP spokesman Jeffrey Lane. Line crews then had to work their way along the whole 11-mile line, trying to
• See SRP finally, page 2A
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This file photo shows where C.C. Cragin Reservoir water enters the East Verde, now that SRP has turned on the pumps. The river channel on the right shows the natural, spring-fed flow.
Homeless, displaced youngsters need a helping hand Donations key to children’s success by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Alarmed by the rising number of teens without enough support to finish their schooling, a collaboration of church leaders and caring Rim Country community members joined together in 2009 to create Payson Assisting Displaced Students. The group had simple goals: provide homes for students who wish to remain in school, find stable families to provide homes, and assist families that need help so their students can finish school. They have succeeded, but need help to continue their successes. This year, a number of students who received help from PADS, walked across the stage at the Payson High School graduation successfully completing their high school career. THE WEATHER
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One student, Christian (not his real name), has received help since he was in sixth grade. Christian and his family have needed help with doctor’s appointments, finding clothes and shoes, and advocating for not only Christian but also his brothers and sisters behind him.
“I help the student and their families with whatever they need,” said Allic Bales the community advocate for PADS, “Right now there is a need for college.” Mostly, Bales works behind the scenes with the parents to make sure the students have the support they need to go to school and focus on their studies. “She’s the first person we call,” said Christian.
Once, Christian’s family suffered a crisis when his stepfather had to go away to search for work. Things got tight and very stressful. The family had no idea if they would have a home by the time the stepfather returned. Bales and PADS stepped in to make sure everything was covered so Christian and his younger siblings could go to school in proper clothes and shoes with enough supplies and food for a full belly.
And most important, Bales made sure the children had a home to come to when they got home from school. “A lot of the things I deal with, the families have not been in their situation, so they are afraid (and) they don’t know what to do and they are ashamed that people would know (their troubles),” she said.
• See Donors, page 5A
Pipeline, university site top council agenda by
Pete Aleshire
roundup editor
Payson continues to make progress on its two top priorities, building the C.C. Cragin pipeline to double the town’s water supply and building a university campus to bolster the yearround economy. Both issues will end up on the Thursday council agenda. The town council will consider an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to buy a seven-acre parcel on Houston Mesa Road for a water treatment plant. The town is acquiring the parcel next
to Mesa del Caballo under the terms of the federal Townsite Act, a considerably easier process than the direct sale approach the Rim County Educational Alliance is using for a 253-acre parcel for a university fronting Highway 87 at Rim Club Parkway. The council has to approve a collection agreement with the Forest Service for the seven-acre water treatment plant site. The town earlier paid for an environmental assessment of the pipeline project, which considered five to seven possible sites for the water treatment plant. The Forest Service had originally proposed a site on the other
side of Mesa del, but owners of some neighboring properties protested. No one has objected to the new site, which will have less effect on homeowners. The collection agreement requires the town to pay the Forest Service $46,000 to cover the Forest Service staff costs involved in supervising the sale. The town made similar payments to the Forest Service to simply supervise the work of the consultant it paid to actually prepare the environmental assessment. Mesa del residents will benefit from the location of the water treatment plant, since it means they can easily get
treated water. Nonetheless, they face a doubling of their bills for the various connections and for a payment that will cover their pro rated share of the pipeline — both the already built portion on top of the Rim and the portion along the East Verde Payson has yet to build. The water treatment plant will force the C.C. Cragin water through a series of transparent pipes, which will filter out the silt and bacteria. The town will then run the water through storage tanks where they will add minerals, to keep the nearly mineral-free Cragin
• See Payson council, page 9A
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The 7th Annual Mountain High Games are June 5-7. To kick things off on Friday, June 5 at the Payson Event Center, local Rim Country law enforcement personnel will take on local firefighters for bragging rights on the Mogollon Monster Mudder Course. Come and enjoy a fun evening of cheering on hometown heroes and bring a can of food for local food banks. Last year, the fire teams won, which did not sit well with some police personnel. After the Police vs. Fire Mud Run, experienced ATV trail guides will set out on the Snowstorm Mountain Night Ride at 5:30 p.m., Friday, June 5. Those who sign up for this ATV trail ride will experience some of Rim Country’s most pristine country and listen to the majestic voice of Payson’s Town Historian Jinx Pyle as he sings some of his favorite ballads. Full participation in all three of the ATV trails rides is $60. Register at the Town of Payson Parks and Recreation Department in Green Valley Park or from noon to 3 p.m., Friday, June 5 or from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., Saturday, June 6 at the Payson Event Center. The second of three ATV trail rides starts at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 6. This adventure ride is called the Table Mountain Ride. It will also showcase
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From page 1A locate and replace broken insulators, failed crow-arms and other components possibly damaged by the winter snows. They finally found the problem after inspecting more than 10.5 miles of line. On Friday, the pumps finally responded. The pumps inject water into a pipeline that runs for miles through the forest on top of the Rim to a huge storage tank. This tank essentially regulates the water pressure for the plunge of the pipeline more than 1,000 feet from the top of the Rim to the generating plant where it spins turbines to generate power before it gushes into the East Verde. Without the storage tank atop the Rim, problems in the system could easily burst the pipes. Residents all along the East Verde this weekend celebrated the return of the C.C.
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Cragin water, which prior to the monsoon boosts the creek from a trickle to a gush. The East Verde without the extra flow often goes underground for long stretches, leaving the streambed dry. That includes a long stretch between Beaver Valley and Flowing Springs. Underground rock formations ensure the river never quite goes dry along some stretches, like through East Verde Estates. The return of the full, augmented flows means that the Arizona Department of Game and Fish can also increase stocking rates along the East Verde. Not only does the C.C. Cragin water restore miles of trout holes, but it provides cold water off the bottom of the reservoir that makes it possible to extend the stocking season on the East Verde through the end of summer. The East Verde remains one of the major tourist draws for the region, which depends critically on spending by summer visitors.
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Campers and fisherman and swimmers can get easy access to the East Verde in Whispering Pines north of the Control Road, all along Houston Mesa Road and all along Flowing Springs Road. Currently, SRP is putting some 11,000 acre-feet annually into the East Verde for the roughly nine months it runs the system. That water flows down to Horseshoe Reservoir on the Verde River. SRP officials say that because of the shallow bedrock under the East Verde, some 95 percent of the water that starts the journey ends up in the reservoir just north of Scottsdale. Once Payson finishes the final, $30 million stretch of pipeline from Washington Park to a treatment plant next to Mesa del Caballo, its 3,000 acre-foot share will no longer flow down the East Verde. That will reduce summertime flows somewhat, but the East Verde will still carry far more water than normal.
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legal problems with the police department, although none of those cases directly involved Galbraith. Galbraith has remained exceptionally aloof from public comment. She rarely returns phone calls and rarely speaks in council meetings. Her silence has magnified the role of Payson Mayor Kenny Evans, who has filled the void with policy pronouncements and a highly visible role in speaking for the town on almost every issue. Council members declined public comment on Galbraith’s leave of absence. Privately, several council members expressed relief that she sought the leave of absence. Galbraith prepared her final budget for the town before asking for the leave of absence. “We’ve had two meetings on the budget already,” said Councilor Su Connell. “We were delighted there were some things we could do — small raises, some capital projects and other needs filled as far as employees are concerned. Hopefully there should be no surprises when they get the final numbers from the state in June. So we’re quite optimistic that things will proceed on track — the budget is not a worrisome issue at this point whether she’s here or not here.”
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some breathtaking back country. During the ride, participants will compete in a good old-fashioned poker run. The prize at the end is worth it! Making a popular comeback to the Mountain High Games this year is the 3rd Annual Mogollon Monster Mudder 5k. The mudder will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 6 starting in the Payson Event Center. This year, there are more than 35 man-made and natural obstacles. Described as one of the “Hardest races ever created,” expect it to test you in every way imaginable. The mudder course consists of a 5k mountain trail run with natural and man-made obstacles, challenging ups and downs, rocky, wooded and wet terrain, shallow water crossings and lots of mud. The event comes to a conclusion on June 7 at 8 a.m. with the final ATV trail tide. This ride is called the Royal Flush Mountain Ride. The trail is full of rich history. This area is where one of the bloodiest family feud wars ever happened. You have all heard of the Hatfields and the McCoys. Rim Country had its own notorious feud between the sheep herding Tewksburys and cattle raising Grahams. For more details about this event, call (928) 474-5242, extension 7.
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The Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce and its co-sponsors present a lunch program on transforming the customer experience from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 at the Central Board of Realtors office, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. Reservations are required and this is a brown bag event, with desserts and beverages provided by Prudential Arizona Realty. Also sponsoring the program are the Arizona Small Business Development Corporation, Payson Economic Development, Gila County Industrial Development Authority and APS. Call (928) 474-4515 to reserve a spot.
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The board of the Gila Community College will hold a Truth in Taxastion public hearing at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 4. The board will also consider of the 2015/2016 Gila Community College Budget at the Gila Pueblo Campus, Room 522, in Globe and the Payson Campus, Room 209. Immediately following the hearing there will be a special meeting at which the board will vote on the tax increase and on adoption of the budget.
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Tea Party hosts state senator
Arizona Senator Kelli Ward will give a legislative update and discuss health care and education in Arizona at the June 4 meeting of the Payson Tea Party at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ward chairs the senate education com-
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Payson Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking qualified homebuyers for Habitat homes. Interested applicants are asked to attend one of the upcoming Homeowner Orientation meetings at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, July 1 or Aug. 5 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 get the form at the PAHH office inside the ReStore, 425 N. Beeline Highway. Because applicants’ full attention is required at the orientation, please arrange for child care as no one under 18 will be permitted to attend these meetings.
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Welcoming vocal jazz guitarist Joanie Smith. Joanie will join upright string bassist Jason Larson, and her husband Gerry Reynolds on drums in a prepared performance of blues tunes from the past from artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Fats Waller and, of course, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. The performance is free. A $5 donation will get you BBQ pork sandwich sliders, coleslaw and a drink. Extra canned goods for the food bank? A empty grocery cart awaits! For information, call 928-474-2059.
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Join Joanie Smith, vocalist and jazz guitarist with Jason Larson, string bassist and Gerry Reynolds, drummber from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m,, Friday, June 5 at Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson, for and evening of blues. The performance is free, but for a $5 donation you will receive barbecue pork sandwich sliders, coleslaw and a drink. Extra canned goods for the food bank? An empty grocery cart waits. No reservations needed, but if you would
Enjoy strawberries in Pine The 25th Annual Pine/Strawberry Summer Fest (formerly the Strawberry Festival) will be held June 6 and 7 at the Pine Strawberry Community Center, 3886 N. Highway 87. Events are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 6 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 7. Enjoy cool mountain air, arts and craft vendors, food, music and all kinds of strawberry treats. The event is hosted by the Pine Strawberry Business Community. More information can be found online at www. psbcaz.comsummer.
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Rim residents and visitors interested in attending the June 12 Senior Connections Conference must make reservations by Friday, June 5 by calling (520) 836-2758 or 1-800-293-9393. There is no fee, but registration is required as seating is limited. Once again, the event will be at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson. Programs include information on the latest in Alzheimer’s treatment and care; stress and pain; Payson area veterans’ healthcare; an update on the community from the Payson Police Department; and a panel discussion of Payson area caregiver resources. There will also be a special tribute to veterans. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
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Throughout the month of June, Payson’s nonprofit alumni theatre group Setting the Stage will perform “Pity Party” with a single scene preview at Down the Street Art Gallery the evening of Friday, June 5. The gallery is at 703 W. Main, Payson. The play is a romantic comedy written and directed by Clint Nichols. The play will be performed at the Black Box theatre at Payson High School June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 and at other locations to be announced at a later date. The group was founded to help raise scholarships for current Payson High School students.
Mud Run and Mountain High Games June 5-7
The annual Mogollon Monster Mudder and Mountain High Games takes place at the Payson Event Center Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. The mud run has more than 30 obstacles and is expected to attract 1,000 participants this year. The Mountain High Games feature a series of ATV trail rides. The mud run cost is $70 per person. The kids’ event is $5 per child. There is an adult run for ages 12 and up and a Kidz Monster Mudder for ages 6-11. This is truly a family affair with a vendor show, beer garden and all kinds of family entertainment and music. Contact the Payson Parks, Recreation &
Tourism Department, (928) 474-5242, ext. 7 for details or go online to www.paysonrimcountry.com.
Free Child I.D. Clinic A special Free Child I.D. Clinic offered by the Payson Police Department takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6 at the Payson Police Department, 303 N. Beeline Highway. The program is for children 3 and older, accompanied by their parent or guardian. Each child will be given a laminated photo I.D. card for their the parent or guardian to keep and the parent or guardian will also be given a CD with the child’s photo, digital fingerprints, video, voice recording and child safety tips. The PPD encourages registering for the service by emailing: llinkey@paysonaz.gov or calling (928) 474-5242, extension 209. The clinic is on a first come, first served basis, with appointments honored first. Without an appointment, there may be a long wait time. The PPD is co-sponsoring the program with the Arizona Crime Prevention Association, Inc.
Charity yard sale June 6 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
The Payson Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department has summer day camps planned from mid-June through late July. All participants must register online at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office in Green Valley Park two weeks prior to the start of camp. The cost is $35 per participant and generally a free lunch is provided. The camps are at Rim Country Middle School. Children as young as 4, if they are potty trained, will be accepted. The “senior” members can be sixth-grade students. An Olympic Games Camp is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 15-18. There will be both individual and team contests. Next is a Water Fun Camp, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 22-25. This is followed by Patriot Week Camp June 29-July 2. Schoolyard Craze is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 6-9. A Discovery Camp is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 20-23. Register for camps at www.paysonrimcountry.com or at the Payson Parks & Recreation Office, (928) 474-5242, ext. 7.
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Looking ahead
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Chamber Lunch: 11:30 a.m., Messinger’s, 901 S. Westerly program on Forest Service’s Pack it Out campaign, make reservations at (928) 474-4515
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Business workshop: 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m., CABR office, call (928) 4744515 for details and reservations • Habitat Homeowners Orientation Meeting: 6 p.m., 414 N. Easy St.
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley • Payson Tea Party host state senator: 6 p.m., Tiny’s
• 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. • Mountain High Games/Mud Run: Payson Event Center, Friday afternoon through Sunday morning • First Friday: events at Community Presbyterian Church and Down the Street Art Gallery • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion
• Naked Yard Sale in Pine • Yard Sale: 7 a.m. to noon, Rim Country Museum • Summer Fest, Pine Community Center: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., continues Sunday • Mile High Games/Mud Run: all day, Payson Event Center • 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
June 12 • Community Breakfast at Shepherd of the Pine Lutheran Church, 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., free will offering • Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., cultural hall of Pine/Strawberry Community Center, admission is $2 June 13 • Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., cultural hall of Pine/Strawberry Community Center, admission is $2
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• June 2, 1774: The British Parliament renews the Quartering Act, allowing Redcoats to stay in private American homes. Disgusted by the dumping of 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor six months earlier, Parliament reasserted British control over the colonies, especially Boston. • June 3, 1923: In Italy, Benito Mussolini granted women the right to vote. • June 1, 1968: Helen Keller dies in Connecticut at the age of 87. Blind and deaf from infancy, Keller circumvented her disabilities to become a world-renowned writer and lecturer. In 1904, she graduated cum laude from Radcliffe. • June 4, 1986: Jonathan Pollard pleads guilty to espionage for selling U.S. intelligence information to Israel and is sentenced to life in prison. The former Navy intelligence analyst sold enough classified documents to fill a medium-size room. Israel continues to negotiate for Pollard’s release. • June 2, 1998: Royal Caribbean Cruises agreed to pay $9 million to settle charges of dumping waste at sea. • June 1, 2009: General Motors filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The filing made GM the largest U.S. industrial company to enter bankruptcy protection.
The death of Randy Burnett represents an unmitigated tragedy. The manslaughter verdict against Michael Voden cannot mitigate the terrible damage done to a whole, spreading circle of lives — including Voden and his wife. The tragedy seems fated, blind and crazed. Randy Burnett by all accounts was a kind, compassionate, loving, gentle man. He went into his neighbor’s yard to get his wayward hound with nothing but good intentions. From everything we know of his whimsical, stoic, great-hearted nature, he did not seek a confrontation nor have any thought of violence. He just wanted to bring Scooter back home. But we also do not believe Michael Voden acted with malice or forethought. He desperately, tragically, incomprehensibly misinterpreted everything Burnett did. He reacted to Scooter’s ambles through his beloved garden with an irrational rage. He disregarded the 911 dispatcher’s pleas to wait for police and went out into his yard to seek a confrontation, armed and irrational. From his actions in the past, it seems Voden had fantasized about this moment of danger and confrontation for years before he made it a reality. Many in the community knew Voden carried his gun with him everywhere — even to the Payson Town Hall. He carried it for protection. He had a concealed carry permit. He knew exactly how to use that gun. But the gun Voden had counted on to protect him not only killed Randy Burnett and left his family heartbroken — it also destroyed and negated Voden’s life — and the lives of those he loved most dearly. We don’t want to turn this tragedy into a debate about gun control. Mexico has tough gun laws — and a higher gun-related homicide rate than the U.S. Certainly, with 8,855 gun-related murders in this country each year, firearms pose a terrible danger. Even worse, firearms account for more than half of the nation’s 20,000 suicides annually. Suicide attempts — and assaults — using firearms are far more likely to prove fatal. Moreover, the 310 million firearms in private hands in the U.S. seem out of all proportion to their value — and a source of danger for children, depressed teenagers, careless homeowners — and people trying to get their dogs out of their neighbor’s yards. No doubt, every year people also protect themselves with guns. No doubt, the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms. No doubt, few efforts at gun control have made much difference. So set all that aside. But don’t in so doing ignore the lessons of this tragedy. Put the gun away. Lock it up tight. Turn the key on the trigger lock. Don’t show it to your children. Hide the bullets someplace separate. When you hear the rustling in the bushes, don’t load it and go out — seeking a confrontation. Dial 911, listen to the dispatcher. Maybe that gun will protect you — and those you love. But the odds favor tragedy. If we have learned nothing else from this heart wrenching death, this incomprehensible choice, this heartbreaking trial — let us at least learn that.
Children have it rough Some kids have it rough. They live in broken, splintered homes. Their parents get sick. Their fathers leave, their mothers can’t cope. Their parents can’t find work, lose their houses due to medical bills, become disabled. Often, those children fall silently, desperately through the cracks. They flunk their courses. They quit coming to school. They get in trouble with the police. They get hooked on drugs. The simply despair. So maybe they won’t finish school. They’ll take their lives. They’ll spend years climbing out of the hole — lose their whole lives. Not if Payson Assisting Displaced Students has anything to say about it. This marvelous group exemplifying the highest values of the beloved community works with the Payson Unified School District to make sure homeless and displaced students have a chance to succeed. They do whatever it takes — make doctor’s appointments, provide clothing and shoes, find tutors, pay utility bills, find someone a job, find social support. They intervene at the critical moment. Most important of all, they prove to those kids that someone cares — that they’re not alone in an indifferent world after all. They can only do those things because the beloved community donates — money, time, clothes, love. But it’s a constant struggle to find the resources those children need. So we hope you’ll join with them to make a difference. Call PADS Director Pastor Richard Richey (928-474-5890) or PADS Treasurer Roger Kreimeyer (928468-1365). Please, do it today. Because some kids have it rough. And only the love of the beloved community can make a difference.
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adults who are using that education to provide for their families and to realize their goals and accomplishments. I heard this story told to me by an employee in the Last Thursday night I watched my granddaughter, Karlee Sylviann Brown, graduate from Mesa High with Arizona Department of Education. He went on a fact honors. She is my third oldest grandchild and first girl. I finding trip to China and toured the schools. He asked an administrator what was their most pressing was impressed as I heard the many accomplishproblem, and he said “mental breakdown.” My ments of the graduates. Thousands of dollars in friend said that he was shocked at this answer, scholarships, and it was reported the class of but when he realized that these children, by the 2015 had given 74,000 hours of community service time they reach high school, attend school 12 in four years. hours a day, six days a week, he could see why. I am sure this story was repeated all over The administrator asked, “Why are Americans the state this last week as thousands of young so creative?” He realized that we are blessed to adults marched off into their future. I thought live in America where we allow our children the about the hours and hours of work that our edutime to be creative and not spend 12 hours a day cation community put into preparing these young people. I know that we owe a lot to the teachers Sen. Sylvia Allen at a desk. To those Common Core advocates who insist and administrators, and my hat goes off to them. that we can’t compete globally without nationalizing our Thank you! It seems that we spend too much time being negative standards, I would say that is a wrong premise. Being able about the education system in Arizona, always focusing on to develop individually your gifts and talents will allow the funding and not on the outcome. All of my five children you to realize your dreams and compete with anyone anyattended Arizona public schools and are highly successful where. We don’t need to be like China. by
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Editor: With respect to the Arizona Corporation Commission the age old question of whether it should be an appointed body or elected is once again in the news. This is a meaningless debate. I served at the corporation commission over 40 years ago and the same debate raged at that time. There were numerous studies that showed no difference in whether these regulatory bodies were elected or appointed. About half were elected and half appointed at that time. However, there have been significant changes in the environment surrounding power generation that have occurred over these 40 years: we have many more competitive sources of energy and we have vastly improved communication vehicles. The bottom line is that the ACC is now worse than irrelevant; it is harmful because it is preventing new sources of energy from competing with the current model of the regulated utility. This simply gives consumers unnecessarily higher prices because we still have to pay for the utilities to argue with the regulators. We pay for the utility lawyers through our electricity rates and we pay for the ACC lawyers through our taxes. Instead of debating whether the ACC should be elected or appointed, let’s just abolish it and let market creativity bring us new ideas and cheaper power. Roy Miller
Support for grieving family Editor: This is an open letter to the community of Payson. I want to express my appreciation for the outstanding support my family received following the death of my grandson last December. It was Joshua’s first year of college and his first few months away from home. Payson was Josh’s hometown. It is where he enjoyed and sometimes endured many of life’s first rites of passage. Payson is where he went to school, where he had his first job, and where he had his first real kiss. To be sure, the idea of “hometown” can be overly sentimental, but the value of community cannot be regarded
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Barbara Hartwell or praised enough. I would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for the kindnesses, compassion and generosity their staff gave to my family: High Desert Dentistry, Payson School District, Diamond Point Restaurant, and Dimi Espresso. Thank you Mazatzal Optimist Club for managing Josh’s scholarship fund for future college students. Thank you Mountain Bible Church for the gracious way you offered your facilities, time and resources. Many members of your church were involved in caring for my family’s needs. Thank you Pastor Charles Proudfoot from Payson Community Presbyterian Church, your pastoral responsiveness to my family was heaven sent. Enough could never be said about Josh’s immediate neighbors. Just know of my gratitude for the love you gave, and are still giving to Ivan, Kristin and Gail. I would also like to thank Paul Messinger and his very professional staff at Messinger Payson Funeral Home. Nancy Keil, CEO of Messinger Mortuaries was especially helpful. Again, a very heartfelt thanks to the entire community of Payson. While I live in Scottsdale, Payson seems like an ideal hometown where one might spend his final years, or even the first years of one’s life. Thank you Payson for your living example of the true meaning of community. May God bless all of you. Gail Edward Wade Sr.
Totally senseless sentence Editor: The “inherited firearm” story of a felon trying to get rid of a gun inherited by him is a pitiful reflection on our justice system whereby Judge Cahill was forced by law to sentence an individual regardless of mitigating circumstances. In this case, reason is overcome by law with the added insults being that you and me, the taxpayers, are being forced to pay the $45,000 for a year’s jail stay, and a year out of the life of the individual. Totally senseless. If there ever was a case for Governor Ducey to issue a pardon, this is it. J B Shevlin
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Principally they liked dunking the principal On May Day, the Julia Randall Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization held the annual Spring Fling after school on the playground. Students and families enjoyed cotton candy, games and best of all, a chance to dunk Superintendent Greg Wyman and Principal Will Dunman.
Local businesses and community members donated generously, including tickets to Sunsplash and Disneyland. The 4-H Archers, Pirate’s Hideaway and the Payson Fire Department had booths with activities for kids and grown-ups. All money raised goes toward school needs.
Donors help homeless students succeed From page 1A She said needing help is nothing to be ashamed of, especially when emergencies can happen overnight. “You lose your job and in a month you are in the street if you don’t have a job,” she said. Sometimes, finding work for someone is difficult. She had one student who needed help getting a place to live and furniture, but when she told him that one of the PADS board members had a yard that needed cleaning up, he declined the job. Pastor Richard Richey of the Church of the Nazarene and director of PADS said this is a tough area.
“There is a need to understand work ethic,” he said. “There is a group of people who have that mentality that, ‘The world owes me,’ and that mentality needs to change.” Yet, Bales spends most of her time at the schools working with principals and counselors, making sure that if a homeless child wishes to participate in sports or take a class with lab fees, those costs are covered under the McKinney-Vento Act. “I just finished the training with all of the schools with McKinney-Vento. It is the law,” she said. “They have certain rights that to be the same and not to stand out as the poor kid without shoes ... you don’t embarrass the kids.”
Richey, along with Roger Kreimeyer of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, keep PADS and Bales afloat through donations and grants, but times are tough. “The county once gave us a grant, but that was it,” said Richey. He and Kreimeyer believe very strongly in the work they do. “Regardless of where a person is from, people have value,” said Richey. “This young man (Christian) is of tremendous value. We need to help so he can contribute to the next generation.” To support PADS mission, please contact Rich Richey, PADS director at (928) 4745890 or Roger Kreimeyer, PADS treasurer at (928) 468-1365.
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Senior Connections Conference returns by
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The popular Senior Con nections Conference returns to Rim Country Friday, June 12. Sponsored by the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens, the event is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center. Admission is free but reservations must be made by Friday, June 5 by calling the PGCSC at (520) 836-2758 or 1-800-293-9393. Presenters plan a special tribute to veterans during the afternoon portion of the program. There will be an overview of veterans’ health care by Dr. Michael Lowe. The morning features a program on the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s dis-
ease by Heather Mulder, outreach program manager for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Phoenix and a discussion about pain and stress by Shiranda Deerwoman. Additionally, there will be an update on community activity from the Payson Police Department and an overview of Payson area caregiver resources. A number of different vendors will also participate in the event. Co-sponsors for the conference are Cenpatico, Eastern Arizona Health Education Center and the Rim Country Coalition Connecting Seniors, with funding from the Arizona Health Department and the Department of Economic Secur ity.
Reservations due for Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad trip An open invitation to the community has been issued to join members of the Payson Regional Medical Center Senior Circle on a Cumbres & 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 Railroad, 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, 1-888-799-4284 or email aztrails@arizonatrails.com. The Senior Circle is working with Free Spirit Travel on a series of other trips. Called “Rockin’ 9 Getaways” a trip is planned the ninth of every
month for $99 per person. To keep costs down, Rim Country residents participating in the trips will have to travel to the Valley to connect with the tour. There are two trips planned later this year. The first is an Arizona fall foliage tour over backroads to Prescott and Sedona. It will be Oct. 9. The second is a visit to the Desert Botanical Gardens with dinner and a visit to the Mormon Temple in Mesa to see its holiday light display. This trip is Dec. 9. For information and reservations for the Rockin’ 9, contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events, 835 W. Warner Rd., Suites 101217, Gilbert, AZ 85233; call (480) 926-5547 or reservations@free spiritvacations.com. Information on additional trips planned with the Rockin’ 9 campaign is available at the Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway. It is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, closed holidays.
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If chest pain takes you to the Payson Regional Medical Center emergency department, be assured your care meets special standards. The Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care recently gave “Chest Pain Accreditation” to the PRMC emergency department. Becky Nissila, R.N., director of emergency services at PRMC, talked about the accreditation and treatment procedures for chest pain at the May 27 Lunch & Learn program at the Senior Circle. To receive the accreditation, Nissila’s department had to meet national requirements for standardized and timeliness of processes; timely referral process; robust process and quality improvement; and better outcomes, meaning patients having fewer complications and fewer deaths. She said chest pain accreditation is specifically for hospitals without a cath lab. Nissila said these are generally small facilities and most often in rural areas. She went on to explain a hospital with a cath lab can take diagnosis and care to the next level, feeding a line with dye into an artery, which will allow closer inspection of the heart for a blockage or damage and treating it quickly and often in a minimally invasive manner, all under the supervision of a cardiologist. To receive the accreditation, the hospital must have transfer protocol in place to address transfer procedures or have the capability to administer “clot buster” medication if time to a cath lab intervention will likely exceed 120 minutes. It must also have written agreements with ground and air transport providers and receiving hospitals. Additionally, it must have emergency department physicians empowered to implement strategies to restore the flow of blood with existing equipment and available resources. “Time is muscle,” Nissila said — without fast treatment, heart muscle could die. The time sensitive processes of the ED are designed to prevent damage to the heart muscle. A patient with chest pains is given an EKG in 10 minutes or less from their time of arrival in the ED. In 30 minutes or less they will be given the clot buster drug to restore blood flow if timely transport and treatment in a cath lab is not possible. If it is determined a cath lab intervention is needed, the patient will be in a hospital with that specialization within 90 minutes of arriving in PRMC’s emergency department, Nissila said. The patient with chest pain arriving in the emergency department will be given oxygen and placed on a cardiac monitor and prepared
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“story” of a heart attack. She said they really don’t just happen; they have beginnings with early symptoms or warning signs. “Adults often ignore early symptoms. They need to know what these are and seek treatment early,” she said. Surprisingly, heart attack symptoms can occur up to two weeks prior to the actual attack, providing a window of opportunity for early treatment. These symptoms can include: shortness of breath without exertion; heartburn; discomfort or pain (not always in the chest); a feeling of impending doom. These are typical, but not the only symptoms. “When in doubt, check it out,” Nissila urged. The pain experienced as an early symptom of a heart attack can include: back pain, neck pain, chest pressure or discomfort, jaw pain, pain that travels down one or both arms, stomach pain. Additional early symptoms could be: anxiety, fatigue, nausea, feeling of fullness, sweating, gray or ashen color. Nissila said there are some symptoms that could be more pronounced in women: chest pain or discomfort; pain in arms, back, neck or jaw; stomach pain; shortness of breath, nausea or lightheadedness; sweating; profound fatigue. “We can only provide our expert care once you arrive in the ED. Only you can help when symptoms show up early (and get to the ED),” Nissila said.
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Becky Nissila, R.N., director of the Payson Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department, spoke at the Senior Circle about heart attacks. Afterward she visited with several guests, including Fran Urban.
Health benefits are tough to come by at small businesses, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Less than half of employers with three to nine workers offer health insurance. Conversely, nearly all firms with 1,000 or more employees offer some type of coverage to at least a portion of their workers. Small firms that don’t offer health benefits could be making a strategic mistake. Providing insurance is one of the most effective, economical ways for employers to support the health of their workers — and to retain them, too. Even better, small businesses have more coverage options available to them than ever before — including some new ones created by the Affordable Care Act. Employer-based coverage offers several key advantages to both firms and workers. For starters, premiums covered by employers are tax-deductible, and employer payments toward coverage are not consid-
ered taxable income to employees. Individuals don’t get the same tax benefits paying for insurance themselves. That tax exemption cuts the price of insurance for employers by up to 40 percent. That allows businesses to provide more generous coverage than individual workers might be able to secure on their own. Employer-sponsored coverage is also less expensive to administer. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the administrative load for employer-sponsored insurance is half that for individually purchased policies. That shouldn’t be surprising. After all, it’s easier for insurers — as well as agents and brokers — to work with one business-owner representing eight staffers than to service eight people individually. Most importantly, for many Americans, the mere act of choosing an insurance plan is challenging. Indeed, a recent study published in the journal Health Affairs reported that, “more than
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60 percent of those targeted by the health insurance exchanges struggle with understanding key health insurance concepts.” Employers usually work with agents and brokers to find coverage for their employees. In most states, a broad range of coverage is available to employers of all sizes. The Affordable Care Act also created another way for small businesses to secure health coverage for their workers — the Small Business Health Options Program. Firms with 50 or fewer employees can select from among several health plan options. They can sign up at any time during the year. Businesses with 25 or fewer employees can qualify for tax credits that cover as much as half of their insurance tab if they purchase coverage through the SHOP program. SHOP’s online system allows employers to choose how much to contribute to worker premiums and what level of coverage to offer. Features like dental insurance and dependant coverage are optional.
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In some states, employers will have the option to offer coverage that will allow employees to select from several different insurance plans. Starting this year, workers in 14 states will be able to choose their insurance provider. Fortunately, whether employers want to explore their options through SHOP or other options for coverage, they can turn to licensed agents and brokers to help them with coverage options, manage the enrollment process for them, and serve as their expert benefits counsel throughout the life of the insurance policy. In fact, HealthCare.gov’s SHOP exchange allows small businesses to search for agents directly on the website, or they can find someone in their area on the NAHU website at www.nahu.org. There’s no better time for employers to explore the options available to them for offering coverage than now. About the author
Janet Trautwein is CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters.
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Lowly cabbage has many health benefits The Healthy
FOODIE by Michele Nelson
My grandma loved cooking Czech food — kolaches, pork chops, and potatoes of all kinds, but the dish that takes me back to being with her has to be sweet and sour cabbage with dumplings. Grandma was a second generation Czech. She still had many ties to her roots with Slovak cooking that the tourism site, Slovak Republic.org says is “hearty, typical of a country with strong rural roots. It is heavy on meat (especially pork), potatoes, dumplings, thick sauces and cheeses. If you’re looking for vegetables — there’s always cabbage, often in the form of sauerkraut.” That was my Gram! Heavy foods with a hint of veggies here and there that created a big soft body that I loved to cuddle up to, but in later life caused problems. Still, I loved her sweet and sour cabbage. Notice that I used the past tense? Reason is, now I rarely eat cabbage as I often overlook it in favor of more exotic and different veggies. As I checked up on the lowly cabbage for my research, I realized I need to get over my issues! The cabbage, it turns out, has loads of health benefits. As a member of the cruciferous family of veggies, cabbage has a similar nutritional make up as broccoli and cauliflower, including vitamins C and K, manganese, folate, calcium, potassium and thiamin. Even better, cabbage has antioxidants that can help protect against cancer, reports the U.S.D.A. National Nutrient Database. In folklore, cabbage juice would be drunk to aid gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers (sores that form in the digestive tract). Homeopaths and Indian medicine use cabbage leaves for disorders of the thyroid, according to the Physicians Desk Reference for Herbal Medicines. Maybe that’s what my grandma was doing by serving cabbage all the time — or maybe it was because she grew so much of it in
her garden. Yet the Czechs aren’t the only ones to eat cabbage. Almost every culture that cultivates has a cabbage dish. There’s stuffed cabbage from the Middle East either with meat or without, fermented cabbage (kimchi) from Asia, pork stuffed whole heads of cabbage from France, cabbage rolls and sweet and sour cabbage from Central Europe and sausage, rice and vegetable stuffed cabbage rolls from South America. U.S. cooks chop up cabbage to toss into salads, stirfry or soups. A versatile veggie indeed! And U.S. cooking desperately needs more veggies. The federal government did an analysis breaking down the pounds of foods the average citizen eats in a year. According to the Food and Drug Administration, we eat 1,993 pounds of food. (http://i0.wp.com/ naturalsociety.com/wp-content/ uploads/americanaveragefoodconsumption1.jpg) Of that, 414 pounds are vegetables and 273 are fruits. That leaves 1,306 pounds of food split between dairy products, meats, fats, wheat, corn syrup, eggs, cheese, coffee and nuts. By far dairy products make up the largest amount of food we eat at 600 pounds. To help calculate how much fruit and veggies to add to the diet, the Centers for Disease Control have a convenient calculator on their website (http:// www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/ fruitsvegetables/howmany.html). Which brings us back to the cabbage. Maybe it is the blandness of this vegetable that mimics lettuce, but is a kissing cousin to broccoli, that makes it so adaptable to so many recipes. Then again, its health benefits scream for it to be used more often. Maybe if Gram would have found more ways to add cabbage to her diet, she could have avoided some of the health issues she suffered later in life. Talking about cabbage makes me miss my Gram’s comfort food. Think I’ll dust off the old recipe and make a batch in her honor, knowing that as I eat, I’ll be doing all sorts of good things for my body.
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Grandma Skoda’s Sweet and Sour Cabbage
1/2 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or shortening of choice 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped 2 cups of water or enough to cover cabbage 1 teaspoon of sugar salt and pepper 1/4 cup vinegar Brown the onion in a little shortening. Add flour. Continually stir to make sure the flour doesn’t stick. Once the flour has made a pastelike consistency, add cabbage, sugar, salt and pepper. When the liquid starts to boil, put the dumplings on top. Steam until the dumplings are plump and cooked through. Then remove dumplings, turn off the heat and add the vinegar. Enjoy! Turkish Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls from A Seasonal Cook in Turkey
(http://seasonalcookinturkey. blogspot.com/2011/11/cabbagerolls-with-bulgur-antakya-style. html) 1 medium-sized head of cabbage 1-1/2 cups of bulgur (cracked wheat) 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 10 sprigs of parsley, finely cut 5 sprigs of mint, finely cut 1 tablespoon of tomato paste plus 1 teaspoon mixed from the cooking water 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt
From coverage to care: Get the most out of your new medical coverage by
Mindy Strickling
payson regional medical center
Are you one of the millions of Americans that now have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act — more commonly, Obamacare? Are you asking yourself what now? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have some great resources on its website to help consumers get the most out of their newly acquired medical coverage. Consumers can access a “road map” to health on the CMS website at www.cms.gov. The following steps can help you get better care and become healthier overall: Put health first Maintain a healthy lifestyle at home, at work and in the community. Get recommended screenings and manage chronic conditions. Keep all health information in one place. Understand your health coverage Check with your insurance plan or state Medicaid or CHIP program to see what services are covered. Be familiar with your costs — premiums, co-payments, deductibles and co-insurance. Know the difference between in-network and out-of-network. Know where to go for care Use the emergency department for a life-threatening situation.
Primary care is preferred when it’s not an emergency. Know the difference between primary care and emergency care. Find a provider Ask people you trust and/or do research on the Internet. Check your plan’s list of providers. If you’re assigned a provider, contact your plan if you want to change. If you’re enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, contact your state program for help. Make an appointment Mention if you’re a new patient or have been there before. Give the name of your insurance plan and ask if they take your insurance. Tell them the name of the provider you want to see and why you want an appointment. Ask for days or times that work for you. Be prepared for your visit Have your insurance card with you. Know your family health history and make a list of any medicines you take. Bring a list of questions and things to discuss, and take notes during your visit. Bring someone with you to help if you need it. Decide if the provider is right for you Did you feel comfortable with the provider you saw?
Were you able to communicate with and understand your provider? Did you feel like you and your provider could make good decisions together? Remember — it is OK to change to a different provider. Next steps after your appointment Follow your provider’s instructions. Fill any prescriptions you were given, and take them as directed. Schedule a follow-up visit if you need one. Review your explanation of benefits and pay your medical bills. Contact your provider, health plan, or the state Medicaid or CHIP agency with any questions. Staying healthy greatly increases the chances that you’ll be there for your friends and family for many years to come. Use your health coverage when you are sick and when you are well, to help you live a long, healthy life. While coverage is important, there’s no substitute for living a healthy lifestyle. Make time for physical activity, healthy eating, relaxation and sleep. Get the preventive services that are right for you and take an active role in your health. To find a primary care physician in Payson, visit www.paysondoctors.com or call (928) 472-1228. Sources: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses Sauce 1-1/2 cups olive oil 5 cloves of garlic Dried mint Separate the cabbage leaves and plunge them, five at a time, for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Drain and cool. Cut out any hard veins if necessary. If the leaf is very large, cut in half. Chop the other vegetables. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the stuffing, minus the 1 teaspoon of tomato paste with your hands. Take one cabbage leaf, add some of the stuffing mixture and roll up, like a cigar. Place carefully in layers in a pan. Add just enough water mixed with the tomato paste to cover the rolls. Cover the pan with the lid and cook over low heat for approximately 25 minutes or until the bulgur is cooked (test a grain or two). Add more water if necessary. To serve, gently heat the olive oil and add the garlic. Cook briefly and then add the dried mint. Drizzle over the cooked cabbage rolls and serve.
MON:
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m. Computer Class 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bunco 1-3 p.m. ($3 to play) New Writers Club 1-2:30 p.m. Diabetic Education 1-2 p.m. (last Monday of month)
TUES:
Knitting 9-11 a.m. (all levels) Feeling Fit 10-11 a.m. Pinochle 12-3 p.m. Fresenius Dialysis Outreach (2nd Tuesday) Mexican Train 12-3 p.m. 12 Step Rim Country Women’s AA meeting 3-4 p.m.
WED: Lunch & Learn - Benefits of Chiropractic Care As We Age (with Dr. Robert Gear Jr., N.M.D.-D.C.; June 10, 11:30 a.m., free) Decreased blood flow to the spinal cord and brain from the
many injuries — large and small — each of us experience from infancy to our senior years results in reduced spinal blood flow, causing premature aging of various body parts. Call for reservations.
Member Lunch & Bingo (meets June 17, 11:30 a.m., $4) Mah Jong 1:30-4:30 p.m.
THURS: T.O.P.S. 7-9 a.m. Tai Chi 9-10 a.m. Widowed Women’s Grief Group (meets 1st Thursday of month, 9:30-11 a.m.) Pinochle 12-3 p.m. Ballroom Dancing 3-4 p.m. Lost Loves Suicide Loss (meets 1st Thursday of month, 4-5:30 p.m.) FRI:
Feeling Fit 10-11 a.m. Line Dance 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Want to enhance your writing skills? A writing group is forming and will meet at Senior Circle every Monday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The pinochle group is recruiting new members. If you are interested, please call Senior Circle at 472-9290. Senior Circle is located at 215 N. Beeline Highway. Call (928) 472-9290 for program information and to make reservations for the Lunch & Learn and Member Lunch programs. Hours of operation M-TH 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; F 9 a.m. to noon.
The best time to get established with a family doctor is before you need one. John Vandruff, M.D., and Teresa Corrigan,FNP, are here to provide everything from routine exams to treatment for chronic conditions. With the healthcare professionals at Payson Healthcare, you’ll have someone you can trust to know your unique healthcare needs and see you quickly when you need an appointment. To request an appointment, visit PaysonDoctors.com, or call 928-472-4675. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans welcome. Ask us about preventive care services your health insurance may cover at no cost to you.
YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH MEANS EVERYTHING TO US.
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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service
Tuesday
PAYSONREPORT
Sunny
87/51 Wednesday
Sunny
85/48 Thursday
Mostly sunny
85/55 Friday
Partly sunny; 30% chance for t-storms
88/54 Saturday
Mostly sunny; slight chance for t-storms
85/53
Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com
Payson Statistics DATE H May 22 68 May 23 67 May 24 73 May 25 75 May 26 81 May 27 79 May 28 86 May 29 90 May 30 92 May 31 94 June 1 91
L PRECIP. 41 35 37 41 43 45 40 47 55 52 51
Precipitation 2015 thru today 8.19 30-year Average through June 8.25
June 2015 0.00 June Average 0.35
Average Payson Precipitation from the office of the State Climatologist at Arizona State University.
PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4.3 4.7 4.9 3.2
LOW-MED
LOW-MED
MEDIUM
LOW-MED
Dominant pollen: Grasses, Ragweed, Mesquite High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels. Medium: Pollen levels between 7.3 and 9.6 will likely cause symptoms for many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season. Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals among the Low: allergy-suffering public. Source: pollen.com
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Trust + leadership = life-changing event by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Kaycee Simpson admits it takes her awhile to learn to trust someone. But she found herself standing at the edge of a platform being told to “just fall back and let us catch you,” at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp this spring. “I told them, ‘I will not trust you,’” said Simpson. “They all stood and waited. It took me 15 minutes, but I did it. “It took our group counselor a half an hour.” Every year, the Rotary Club sponsors students at its Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp. This year Simpson and Cheyna Van Camp, two students from Payson Center for Success, joined three Payson High School students to experience a life-changing event. “The whole weekend you get out of your comfort zone,” said Simpson. That camp wanted to look for the next generation of leaders, whether boy or girl, black or white.” “I not only learned about myself, but the world … and what I can do for the world,” said Van Camp. The two said they were mixed together with students from around the state into cabins. Then they took an aptitude test that determined if they had more of a dominant personality (red), or tended toward being analytical (green), creative (blue) or sociable (yellow). Each group had a mix of colors. Then the camp labeled the groups by the countries in the Rotary exchange program, such as Japan or Denmark. “We were in color groups,” said Van Camp. “There was country, color and then cabin.” Simpson said her group became so close they do daily text messages and have organized a July trip to Disneyland. “We had four days together
(and) we cried at the end,” said Simpson. “We still talk every day.” The two girls had such a wonderful time, they hope to bring some of the energy of the program to Payson in the form of INTERACT. A Rotary Club for high school youth. The club is sponsored by a local Rotary Club and meets at least twice a month. They do two projects per year, one that helps students’ school or community and one that promotes international understanding. “They said we can lead now,” said Van Camp. “As long as you make little differences.”
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The Rotary Club helped raise money for local students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp in Northern Arizona. Two students from Payson Center for Success earned scholarships for the life-changing event. So inspired was Van Camp she hopes to pursue Rotary on an international level as well as starting INTERACT in Payson. “I’m interested in going to Belgium,” she said.
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Julia Randall Elementary School recently showed off the many talents of its students. Xavier Keahey (above) broke out some awesome dance moves. Karina Zale and Dazie Haught (below) had a cheer for Longhorns.
T N E L TA
Now, that’s by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Twenty-one acts took to the gym floor at Julia Randall Elementary the last day of school to celebrate the talent of the student body. Four brave students, Emily Heron, Maggie and Emmy Whaley, and Mariah Hintze, emceed the whole event. Students danced and sang, played instruments and joined together for whole class skits. Parents and students filled the gym to enjoy the show gasping, laughing and clapping to the acts. It was a great way to end the school year.
80 Riddle, part 5 88 Mo. no. 10 90 I-10, e.g. 91 ___ mater (brain cover) 92 Smears with holy oil 93 Engender 95 In dire ___ 99 Songstress Eartha 100 End of the riddle 105 Wise words 106 Mr. Spock’s pointy pair 107 Flood figure 108 Feeling, informally 109 Riddle’s answer 117 “___ do in a pinch” 118 Desirous of equaling someone else 119 Advanced to the starting point, as a tape 120 Floor votes 121 “Fat chance” 122 Deleted, with “out” 123 Salsa brand DOWN 1 German car 2 Yell of cheer 3 California’s Santa ___ 4 Castaway’s shelter 5 Irked with 6 Sluggish mammal 7 One trying to lose weight 8 Yoko of music 9 Big inits. in fuel additives 10 Elver, e.g. 11 Lauren of “Key Largo” 12 Natural talents 13 Daughter, in Dijon 14 Paradise of “On the Road” 15 Manatee or dugong 16 Praise with a cap motion 17 “Just the last item is left” 18 Tried to get 21 Kingly 24 Snapshot, for short 28 Blues singer ___ Monica Parker 29 Stepped off 30 Little snack 31 Wind instrument 32 Prove false 33 Indigent 34 General ___ chicken 35 Monopoly card statistic
Simpson said unless she could take her horse with her, (she’s big into rodeo), she’s going to stay closer to home. Both agree, the camp changed their lives.
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36 Spear 41 Nonetheless 42 Detach, as a book page 43 Clown prop 45 Flat ___ board 48 Radiates 49 Hawaii “hi” 50 Tolerate 51 50-50 gamble 52 Cheat 56 Use one’s 106-Across 57 Impulse 58 Guesses at JFK 59 Judo hall 60 Too large to be strained, maybe 62 Former UN leader Kofi 63 Doughboys’ conflict: Abbr. 64 Bleach 65 Shout at 68 Magic hex 69 Actress Smith of Tyler Perry films 72 Bullfight holler 77 Passing grade, barely 78 Greek philosopher 79 Slezak or Eleniak
81 Shaw playing a clarinet 82 Powerful car engine 83 On ___ (of equal value) 84 Nero’s 53 85 Faithful wife of Geraint 86 Suffix with bachelor 87 Booming jets of old 88 Nero’s wife 89 Crassness 94 Winged ones in heaven 95 Absorb 96 Part on a drama series, say 97 Dreadlocks wearer, often 98 Basked 101 “I love you,” in Spain 102 Sushi sauce 103 Vanzetti’s partner in anarchy 104 D-day time specification 109 Forest lair 110 Ingested 111 Mingle 112 Rd.’s cousin 113 Authorize to 114 Lofty work 115 Floor cover 116 Relaxing site
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Payson council considers university site zoning, pipeline agreement From page 1A water from reacting with the minerals that have developed on the inside of the pipes in Payson’s existing water system. The Thursday council meeting will also feature yet another hearing on Payson’s plan to rezone the 253-acre Forest Service parcel intended for the university.
The zone change from single family residential to educational use is intended to reassure the Forest Service that the Alliance won’t use the parcel for some other purpose. The Forest Service agreed to a direct sale of the property based on an independent appraisal without competitive bids on the condition the property serve an educa-
June brings the herbs of Medieval weddings Welcome, June! What’s not Learn program at the Circle to like about this delightful Building, 215 N. Beeline Hwy. month? “It might seem as if Dr. Robert Gear Jr. will discuss June were an old story with so Chiropractic Care As We Age. much poetry written about it, Lunch will be served at 11:30 and so many songs sung. And a.m. Reservations are required yet, every time it comes, it is and may be made by calling as much of a wonder, as much (928) 472-9290. of a delight.” The Circle’s So writes monthly Member Gladys Taber Luncheon is in “The Book of scheduled for Stillmeadow”. June 17 in the Carol Zebb Warm weath- Roundup columnist Center Building. er and plentiBingo will be ful sunshine played following coax gardens into a rainbow lunch. Make reservations at of full bloom – petunias, pop- the above telephone number. pies, impatiens, peonies, and of course, roses, flower of the Payson Center month. Vegetable gardens are A warm welcome to Debra flourishing and beginning to Hansen, new director of Payson show early signs of bearing Center, 514 W. Main St.; and a crops, which we await with big Thank You to Joann Conlin eager anticipation. Birds ser- for her many years of service enade from dawn to dusk. The as former director. hours of daylight increase rapThe Alzheimer Support idly until the first day of sum- Group will meet at 1:30 p.m., mer on June 21, which also is Wednesday, June 3, 17 and Father’s Day. There will be a July 1 in the Center. The profull moon tonight. gram offers support to famiJune is the traditional ly members and caregivers of month for weddings although Alzheimer’s patients. No resin recent years, July and ervations are required. August have replaced June as Make a day of it Thursdays the most popular months in at the Center, starting off with which to tie the knot. Bingo at 10 a.m.; live music In medieval times, wedding by Rolf Westberg at 11 a.m., couples carried cumin, dill and lunch at noon and winding up salt during the marriage to with an afternoon of canasta. insure faithfulness. The bride Reservations for lunch can be was preceded down the aisle made by calling (928) 474-4876 by an attendant scattering fra- at least 24 hours in advance grant herbs and blossoms to Vicki Thompson of the sweeten the air, which evolved Arizona Commission for the into the tradition of the flower Deaf and Hard of Hearing girl of today’s ceremonies – will speak on the free, amplialthough hopefully it is now fied and captioned telephone just a tradition rather than a offered by the State of Arizona way to sweeten the air! at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 17 And, if you are planning a at the Center. She will discuss wedding reception, be sure to how the hearing impaired can include mint with the refresh- obtain the equipment. The proments, for it is the symbol of gram is open to the public. hospitality. Think about it: Do not put Senior Circle off till tomorrow what can be June 10 is the date of the put off till day-after-tomorrow. Senior Circle’s Lunch and — Mark Twain
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tional purpose. The Alliance and its backers have developed an innovative plan for the property, which uses revenue generated by dorms, a research park, a conference hotel and other spinoff uses to keep the cost of the university as low as possible for students — which remains the key to attracting 6,000 students to a rural campus.
Some critics of the plan to use a mix of donations and borrowed money to buy the property raised questions about whether the town had some other plan for the property once the Alliance acquired title. The rezoning ensures that any other party that bought the property would have to get a zone change and general plan amendment in order to build anything
else there. The Alliance recently signed a contract with a consulting firm to do required archaeological work and is awaiting word from the Forest Service on when it can sign a quit claim deed to turn the property over to the Alliance for the appraised price of $4.1 million. Backers said they expect that to take place in the next 30
days. Once that happens, backers say they’ll strike a final deal with a university partner. They hope to begin work on streets and other infrastructure later this summer. The zone change the council will vote on Thursday includes a promise that the roads will include bike lanes and pedestrian trails.
O B I T U A R I E S Gary M. Leeds (1956-2015)
Gary M. Leeds, 58, of Payson Ariz. and formerly of Alaska, died May 14, 2015 in Payson. He was born Oct. 13, 1956 in Tucson, Ariz. to Troxell (Mac) and Beth (Champie) Leeds. Gary, who was the oldest of three children, graduated from Payson High School in 1974 and attended Mesa Community College on a football scholarship. In 1975, he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving as a tank commander in Germany where he obtained the rank of sergeant. In the early ’80s, he moved to Alaska for work and remained there for 30 years before return-
ing to Payson for his retirement. is surGary vived by his wife, “Sweetheart” Karen; a son, Morgan; and his stepchildren, Tiffany (Jeramie) Brunson, Jessica (Marty) Rose and Danielle (Noah) Sarnowski; grandchildren, A.J., Kya, Cierra, Tyus, Dalton, Taran, Tawnee, Tameron, Pretoria; and one sister, Gayle (Leeds) Ramirez. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Greg Leeds. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at the Lone Pine Hotel located on Main Street, Payson, Ariz.
Ronald N. George (1933-2015)
Ronald N. George, 82, passed away May 31, 2015 with his family present. He was born to Ernest and Bernice (Gericke) George on Feb. 8, 1933 in Kenosha, Wis. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Lasky, on Nov. 21, 1953; a union lasting more than 61 years together. Ron served in the U.S. Navy as an electronics technician. He was employed by Outboard Marine Corp. for 31 years and retired as a department manager of quality control. Ron and Darlene enjoyed retirement and moved to Mesa, Ariz. and later to the Payson area. Ron loved to watch and participate in sports and won awards playing softball, bowling and basketball, which he played until his late thirties. Ron was a big Chicago Cubs and Green Bay
Packers fan. Ron also had a very green thumb and was passionate about growing roses. Ron is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Frances Kersting. Ron is survived by his wife, Darlene; two sons, Daniel (Penny) and Darrel (Michelle), both of Sacramento, Calif.; three daughters, Lynn (Gary) Eckmann of Kenosha, Laura (Douglas) Roberts of Show Low and Diana Landers also of Kenosha; six grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; and brother, William of Kenosha. We are all in deep appreciation for the loving care he received at the Payson House on East Bonita Street. A memorial service will be held to honor Ron at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 8 at the Payson Church of Christ, 410 E. Tyler Parkway where Ron was a member for many years.
Penny Gilmore (2015)
A memorial celebration for Penny Gilmore is at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 7 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson, AZ. She was well loved at the Senior Center and other community organizations and full of life and love.
David Alan Harrigan (1948-2015)
David Alan Harrigan, born Dec. 22, 1948 and baptized Oct. 9, 1965 in San Jose, Calif., passed quietly and peacefully May 13, 2015, and into the merciful arms of our Lord God at his home in Payson, Ariz. Born in San Jose, David was raised in Cupertino, Calif., attended Cupertino High School and graduated from De Anza College with a degree in mask design engineering. Before attending college, David proudly served as Sergeant E-5 in the U.S. Army stationed in Vietnam, 1969 to 1971. He not only fought to defend the rights and freedom we enjoy today, but also traveled over 7,000 miles to fight for others oppressed by war and domination. After returning home in 1971, David worked 12 years at NUMME and for Ford Motor Co. in Milpitas, Calif., and worked concurrently as a volunteer firefighter for the Cupertino Fire Dept. David would later make Aptos, Calif. his home for many years and worked briefly for the Santa Cruz Police Dept. David’s true calling was in body building and fitness, and found his dream career while living in Aptos as maintenance manager for a large Bay Area chain of health clubs, First Lady Spas, where he worked for 19 years.
After a few years of searching, David found Payson, Ariz. and moved here in 2005. Though he had the ocean in his soul, he also loved the easiness and the quiet of Payson, nearby nature and the close community spirit. David traveled extensively at home and abroad, enjoyed his motorcycles and body building, four wheeling and working on his rock gardens. But the Lord blessed David with a sincere sense of self and a passion for the simpler things in life. David’s greatest loves and joys were his family and his dog, his friends and his neighbors. He always saw the best in all things and his happy and light-hearted nature endeared him to all who knew him. David was a most loving and patient husband and a doting “Papu” to his companion, Sheba. He is survived by a host of family and friends and preceded in death by many in his family and some very dear and old friends. The “Old Haugs” are now riding in the heavens with God who is guiding their new journey to everlasting life and peace. Until we meet again, David, you will always be missed here on earth but never forgotten. Services for David will be held at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Payson at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27.
Emma Leona Shaffer (1920-2015)
Emma Leona Shaffer of Pine, Ariz. passed on April 14, 2015. She was 95 years young, born Jan. 21, 1920 in Kutch, Colo. She is survived by three living children, grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She certainly will be missed; had a great sense of humor; was just a wonderful person. She lived to do for others.
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deeply about people was fair, but she hopes and dedicated his life Voden is removed from society for a long time to those who were helpless and didn’t have a so he cannot cause more voice. harm. In a story that chill“He is a danger to sociingly foreshadowed ety,” she said. “I am not the tragic events of a vindictive person, but I November 2013, Steve am a just person.” talked about when he The verdict has created controversy in the met Burnett. community. “I remember the On the Roundup’s very first time I met blog, Pat Randall called him. We were in San Randy “the so-called Francisco,” said Steve, victim” and said Voden “it was something was convicted from news similar to what happened to him, a story reports. he had read. This guy Brian Leach said, “The who walked over to jury listened to the 911 get his dog out of his call this murderer made. neighbor’s yard and That alone is all I needed the neighbor shot and to hear in order to believe killed him. He looked this hot head was guilty of straight at me and said, murder.” ‘Why would somebody The opinions got a little hot and heavy until do that?’” Kathie Reidhead weighed Kate said Burnett’s in on the conversation. family doubly suffered “I learned a long time because they only ago when I sat on a jury found out about their This police crime scene photo shows evidence just how complex a crimbrother’s death months markers around Michael Voden’s back door. inal trial can be, so I after it happened. Randy Burnett’s body lies just out of frame on leave the judgment to the “We found out the right. jury, who have heard and over the Internet in weighed all the evidence ed Randy’s personality. February,” she said. “Randy was late to his own ... Only God knows what really A family rift that arose after the death of Randy’s father kept wedding because it was the happened and whether justice them from finding out immedi- weekend they changed time,” was served. Regardless, it’s a ately. tragedy.” said Kate. But it wasn’t always like Meria Heller agreed, remindShe said he always had a ing everyone that the wives sufthat. When Randy and his wife great sense of humor. Brenda got married more than Kate said the picture she pro- fer the most. “I know Voden’s wife and my a decade ago, the whole family vided the Roundup was taken at heart goes out to a very lovely met in Vegas to watch the two their father’s funeral. get hitched by an Elvis imper“He was just a guy,” she said. woman. I don’t know Randy’s sonator. wife, but my heart goes out to “He wasn’t a big, scary guy.” But even that story illuminatKate said she felt the verdict her as well.”
Star Valley to adopt budget by
Teresa McQuerrey
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At its June 2 meeting, the Star Valley Town Council is scheduled to adopt the $6.8 million budget given tentative approval in May. At that time, a public hearing will provide an opportunity for Star Valley residents to ask questions about the budget. The town will add money to bring the reserve fund up to $2.6 million if needed. Much of the town’s revenue from the state and county will pay for road projects. Money from the photo enforcement program covers the cost of the contract with the Gila
County Sheriff’s Department. Most of the federal Community Block Development Grant money will go to improving the water system. The town’s dayto-day business and the staff costs accounts for a relatively small portion of the budget. The council meets at 6 p.m. in the Star Valley Town Hall. The agenda Tuesday also includes a report from Town Manager Tim Grier and whether to hire a contractor for the Quail Valley Well Site Project. The council may also take action on another improvement to the B. Diane McDaniel Community Park — adding bathrooms with flush toilets.
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The ponderosa pines at left are about 100 years old — beset by an understory of smaller trees. Above, a “cutter” can cut about 15 acres of pines some 8-16 inches in diameter in a day. The cutter grabs the trees, cuts through them in a few seconds and piles them up.
A TRAP OF OUR OWN MAKING Forest tour reveals dirty secret behind unhealthy tree thickets by
Peter Aleshire
roundup editor
The wood-gobbling machines trundled across the thickly forested site atop the Mogollon Rim, while a gaggle of politicians, anxious officials and forest experts watched. I stood to one side, wondering how we’d gotten ourselves into such a fix — having turned a fire-adapted forest into a catastrophe waiting to happen. The cutter bounced across the churned up soil, reaching out with a massive clamp to seize the seemingly solid trunk of a foot-thick ponderosa pine. Such spindly pines since about 1920 have formed thickets across millions of acres — increasing tree densities from 40 an acre to maybe 800 per acre. The little tractor got a good grip on the 30-foot-tall pine. With a scattering of wood chips, a saw blade cut through the trunk of the pine in the whir of a moment. The tractor then lifted up the whole tree, pivoted, drove over to a jackstraw pile of trees and dropped the latest, 3,000-pound tree on the pile. In the process, the timber workers driving the tractors aimed to reduce the tree densities on this parcel from maybe 600 per acre to perhaps 50 per acre, explained one veteran Forest Service timber expert standing nearby. The Show Low timber company doing the work would make just barely enough money on selling the wood to stay in business a little longer, hoping a sweeping change in forest management would bring the Arizona timber industry back from the dead. The tractor then backed briskly away from the pile and went to snip off another pine, while perhaps a dozen state lawmakers and assorted hangers-on watched the process owl-eyed. The Show Low contractor for the Fulton Timber Sale can clear about 15 acres a day, an astonish rate when you see the machines at work. The cutter stacks the trees. Then another tractor with a giant claw plucks them from the
pile four or five at a time and hauls them over to another crane-like machine. The de-limber sticks the sawed-off trunk of the pine in a clamp, then strips all the limbs off with a single violent motion. Saw plates in the arm grasping the tree then cut it into just the right lengths to load on the lumber truck. A fourth steel monster with a dangling claw then picks up the logs and sets them down on the bed of the truck for the drive to the mill. The Fulton Timber Sale represents the hoped-for future of Arizona’s overcrowded, unhealthy, fire-prone ponderosa pine forests — which sprawl in a six-millionacre band across the center of the state, encompassing most of Rim Country. The Eastern Arizona Counties Organization organized the tour to build support in the Legislature for thinning and forest restoration projects in northern Arizona to prevent catastrophic wildfires and at the same time increase runoff in the Salt, Verde and Gila Rivers — a boon for the thirsty Valley, which effectively controls the Legislature. The three-day tour underscored the need to restore the state’s timber industry, so the thinning projects could pay for themselves — potentially saving the taxpayers billions of dollars while providing a source of jobs in the region. The assorted politicians and local
officials all applauded the idea, lauding the jobs, the forest restoration and the reduced fire risk. Throughout most of the three-day tour, they took assorted pot shots at environmentalists — whose lawsuits they assumed had driven off the timber industry that held sway in these forests for a century before a drought of timber sales starting in the 1990s drove that industry toward extinction. Now, the Forest Service is struggling to keep the remnants of a small-tree forest industry alive long enough for the massive tree cutting envisioned as part of the Four Forest Restoration Initiative. I sidled up to an Apache Sitgreaves National Forest timber manager, who’d spent a whole career cutting trees in private industry. We chatted a bit, then he said something that explained everything. “Funny thing is,” he said, “I was working for a timber company when we cut this same area about 20 years ago.” “Really,” I said, surprised. It takes about 150 years for a ponderosa pine to go from a sapling to an 18-inch-diameter, old-growth tree. Those big trees acquire that distinctive yellow bark and a strong scent of vanilla in the bark. By the time they’re 100 or 200 years old, they’re fire resistant. The lowest branches are 20 or 30 feet from the ground and their thick
bark protects them from the effects of a low-intensity fire burning along in the grass and pine duff. But the forest in front of me is a thicket of 10- to 15-inch diameter trees — most of them probably part of a record-breaking year for seedlings back in about 1920. They can’t have grown much in the past 20 years. Why did the timber cut 20 years ago leave these dense stands of trees? “We just took the yellow bellies,” he explained. “We left all these behind.” Well, there you have it. Forest Service policy for a century created the tree thickets choking the forest now. First they unleashed cattle on a massive scale back in the early 20th century. The cows ate all the grass, which meant no more low-intensity ground fires, which meant all those trees that sprouted in the 1920s didn’t get burned up after five or 10 years. In the meantime, timber management policy directed the timber companies to cut all the big trees and leave behind the trees vulnerable to fires — year after year after year after year across millions of acres. That conversation with the timber expert about the days when they only cut the big trees ran like a golden thread through my thinking all through that forest tour. The politicians and experts
grappled with the complexity and scale of the problem — created so persistently and deliberately through decades of misguided policy. Half the time, it seemed they focused on the wrong problem — seeking ways to outlaw lawsuits or punish environmental groups for trying to stop timber sales — rather than the economics of sustainable policies. The Four Forest Restoration Initiative was supposed to change all that — still might. Local officials, timber officials and environmentalists spent years hashing out an agreement that we have a dangerous oversupply of trees in the 6- to 16-inch diameter class. Once they agreed to leave the remaining trees larger than16 inches in diameter alone, they found broad areas of agreement. The Forest Service adopted that approach, recently releasing a massive environmental impact report for the 4FRI project. However, efforts to find a contractor who could build the mills, biofuel plants and other infrastructure necessary to ultimately harvest millions of acres has fallen years behind the original, ambitious schedule. In the meantime, the Forest Service is using a previously approved thinning project like the Fulton Task in order to keep alive a small, struggling White Mountains timber industry that developed from the since-abandoned White Mountain Stewardship project. That effort managed to thin about 50,000 acres over a period of eight years, with a subsidy of roughly $800 per acre. Some of those thinning projects are now credited with saving Alpine, Greer and other communities from wildfires. They call projects like the Fulton Task Order “bridge” projects — intended to keep people in business until 4FRI picks up momentum. But the years of distrust, deception and confusion have taken their toll, despite the consensus about leaving the big trees that lies behind 4FRI. Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin commented, “We’re talking about 100 years of failed public federal policy. But seems like we don’t learn from our mistakes, we just do it harder.” Pascal Berlioux, executive director of the Eastern Arizona Counties Organization, said, “We are actually in the process of destroying the wood products industry in Arizona instead of propping it up.”
Arizona agencies join ‘One Less Spark’ campaign to remind drivers about wildfire prevention The Arizona Department of Transportation, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and area fire departments encourage drivers to prevent wildfires through the “One Less Spark One Less Wildfire” campaign. The campaign kicked off in California in 2012 and has expanded to the Southwest region. The interagency coalition reminds drivers to be extra careful
during wildfire season. Sparks from dragging trailer chains and unextinguished cigarettes can start a wildfire, especially during the hot, dry summer months. Motorists and homeowners play an important role in preventing wildfires. The “One Less Spark One Less Wildfire” campaign provides wildfire prevention tips: • Do not park in tall grass as the heat from parts under your vehicle can start
a fire. • Make sure nothing is hanging from underneath your vehicle and dragging on the asphalt. • Dragging chains from towing can cause sparks. Never substitute parts when towing. • Check tire pressure before you travel. Exposed wheel rims can cause sparks on the asphalt. “Wildfires can destroy homes and
threaten lives. We all need to be cautious to protect our homes and recreation areas, and prevent the loss of life that can result from a wildfire,” said Justin Haynes with the Prescott National Forest. “Most wildfires are caused by humans. The One Less Spark campaign emphasizes simple preventive measures drivers, homeowners and outdoor recreationalists should take this summer.”
The campaign features posters, bumper stickers, informational cards and public service announcements which give safety messages about how equipment, including vehicles, can spark wildfires along roadways. More information on wildfire prevention can be found on the Arizona Interagency Wildfire Prevention “One Less Spark One Less Wildfire” Web page: http://wildlandfire. az.gov/prevention_news.asp.
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From father to son and back again — Lowery’s Window and door shop in second generation of family ownership by
Michele Nelson
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Sitting on a counter in the Lowery’s showroom is a picture of a tow-headed little boy looking out the window of a pickup truck. It’s Bobby Lowery, owner of Lowery’s Window and Door. “We have a picture of our boy, Cash, in that same pose,” said Fayth Lowery, wife and co-owner of the business. The pictures reflect the continuity and tradition of the Lowery family after 30 years in the in the window and door business — now in its second generation of family ownership. Tradition has taught the Lowery’s that any change is a challenge for a business. Just moving into the space next door has confused customers. Even the FedEx guy got confused. “You used to be next door…,” he said, looking befuddled. Everyone laughed as Fayth signed for the package. “A lot of people come to the door, try it and walk away,” said Fayth. “Heather (an employee) has chased people into
the parking lot.” Lowery’s sits behind Alfonso’s Mexican Restaurant off of Highway 87 at 107 W. Wade Lane. Fayth said it’s the same location Bobby’s father started the business in more than 30 years ago, but recent growing pains required a bigger space. “We didn’t have room for a showroom,” she said. The area had instead become cluttered with deliveries of doors and windows, screens and sills waiting for installation. “We store screens for contractors so they remain safe until the windows are installed,” said Fayth. She also said she would rather see a homeowner slowly replace window by window with better quality than quickly complete the project with windows and doors that let in cold and heat. “In the long run, it costs more,” she said. So a year and a half ago, Fayth and Bobby started looking for a new space, but nothing was quite right. Either it was too big or too small, or too expensive or just not right. At the time, the space next to the old shop where they are now wasn’t available. “Instead of being frustrated, we prayed a lot,” said Fayth. Finally, their prayers were answered and in early May, the company celebrated with a Grand Re-Opening. Fayth said Lowery’s can outfit a cor-
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Above left, Chance Lowery in the family’s shop truck mimics the same pose as his father, Bobby Lowery, above right. poration or cottage, working the whole state of Arizona and even dipping down into Rocky Point in Mexico. “That’s where we met,” she said of how she and Bobby got together.
Fayth said both worked for their fathers in Rocky Point. Fayth’s father did developments and Bobby’s father installed the windows and doors. Now the couple has a son of their
own, Chance, and it looks like the family tradition of working in the window and door business will continue — except they hope they never have to move again.
Hospice Compassus receives Honors Elite Award High rank based on exceptional patient, caregiver experience
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Carrie Dick will lead Retirement Asset Managers.
Investment group’s new division to focus on retirement plans Kevin Dick Investment Management Group has created a new division focusing exclusively on employer-sponsored retirement plans (401k plans, profit sharing plans, cash balance defined contributions plans, etc.). Retirement Asset Managers or RAM will be led by Carrie Dick, AIF® and assisted by Micah Crabdree, CRPS®. Kevin Dick stated, “With ongoing developments in the retirement plan industry, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for companies to manage the complexities and variety of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Delivering quality education and navigation of the plan to employees is paramount to this success and something I believe our team is especially qualified to provide.” Carrie Dick (president of RAM) added, “As an employer, I found running our own plan to be difficult and arduous at first, and I was in the financial services business. If it was difficult for me, I can’t imagine what it must be like for employers and HR staff to run a plan and keep it in compliance in addition to their other responsibilities.” Focusing on plan design, compliance and innovative retirement plan solutions, Carrie Dick will develop efficient plans that can help benefit both employers and employees. Crabdree, a lead consultant and relationship manager, will assist in providing employee education illustrating the importance and strategies for saving for retirement. Carrie Dick said, “With retirement plan regulations becoming more stringent and increased scrutiny by the governing authorities, we felt it important to have advisors specializing in the retirement space.” If you would like more information, contact Carrie Dick at (928) 474-4350 or email at carrie@ramretire.com. Retirement Asset Managers is located at 620 E. Highway 260, Suite E in Payson.
The Hospice Compassus program serving Payson and the surrounding areas is a recipient of the Hospice Honors Elite Award given by Deyta, a data-gathering company that partners with thousands of hospice, home health, human services and other healthcare organizations. The award recognizes hospice agencies that continuously provide the highest level of satisfaction through their care as measured from the caregiver’s point of view. “This is a great honor, and we are humbled to be recognized for the quality of hospice care we provide,” said Mary Jane Rogers, executive director for Hospice Compassus — Payson. “The Hospice Compassus team strives to serve patients and their families with the highest level of compassion, integrity and excellence, and this honor is a true testament to those efforts.” “We are passionate about the work that we do, and place our patients’ care and satisfaction above all else,” said James Schouten, MD, medical director of Hospice Compassus — Payson. “This award not only validates the work we do, but also inspires all of us to extend our efforts even further.” This notable recognition is determined by
using Deyta Family Evaluation of Hospice Care (Deyta FEHC) survey results from approximately 1,700 partnering hospices contained in Deyta’s FEHC database for the evaluation period October 2013 through September 2014. Deyta identified Hospice Honors recipients by evaluating the performance of hospice organizations on a set of 18 satisfaction indicator measures. Elite status honors hospices scoring above the Deyta National Average on 100 percent of the evaluated questions. About Hospice Compassus
Hospice Compassus is a nationwide network of community-based hospice programs. Based in Nashville, Tenn., the company opened its first hospice in 1979 and today operates more than 90 programs in 25 states across the U.S. The mission of Hospice Compassus is to honor life and offer hope to individuals facing terminal illness by supporting them with a common culture focused on three core values: compassion, integrity and excellence. Hospice Compassus employs more than 2,500 colleagues who provide a range of hospice services and other resources to benefit patients and families. Its primary goals are to provide the highest quality hospice care and service in every community in which it operates and to be the hospice employer of choice. For more information, please visit www.hospicecompassus.com or call (928) 472-6340 or (877) 377-1607.
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Deyta’s software and services for hospice, home health and healthcare agencies provide high definition answers with precision guidance derived from mountains of data. It eliminates indecision and uncertainty to provide clarity on what is important and what to do about it. Its solutions for advanced analytics, business intelligence, satisfaction surveys, and success services enable agencies to: • Better satisfy patients and their families. • Attract more high-value referrals. • Improve total operational and clinical quality. • Create enterprise efficiencies and cost control. • Elevate the success in every aspect of your organization. Deyta solutions enhance existing systems within client organizations by integrating silos of information across the enterprise to provide quick access to accurate, easy-to-understand information to optimize quality of care, caregiver satisfaction, financial growth and regulatory compliance. Deyta can help whole agencies improve by bridging gaps in data, systems, knowledge, and processes for elevated results. Deyta’s Hospice Honors methodology and a full list of 2015 Hospice Honors recipients can be found at http://www.deyta.com/hospice/hospice-honors.
Bill would connect Arizona border to border with new interstate Arizona’s two U.S. Senators continue to push the planning process to create a new, federal interstate freeway running from Nogales, Ariz. up to Las Vegas, Nev. The route would convert existing state highways between Phoenix and Las Vegas into federal interstates. Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake have pushed for advanced planning money for Interstate 11 through Intermountain West Corridor advances.
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Director John Halikowski hailed the introduction of the Intermountain West Corridor Development Act of 2015 to Congress. The bill formally extends Interstate 11 from Wickenburg south through the Tucson area to Nogales. Interstate 11 had previously received a congressional designation from Phoenix to Las Vegas. The Intermountain West Corridor Development Act
would not only formally designate I-11 across Arizona from border to border by establishing a new international trade corridor, but would also extend the interstate north through Nevada as well, with plans to ultimately connect with existing high-priority corridors to the Canadian border. ADOT completed a two-year feasibility study of the proposal last fall, focused on an interstate running from border to
border throughout Arizona, beginning at the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge and ending at the Arizona-Mexico border. The Intermountain West Corridor Development Act is also supported by Senators Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.). For more information about the Interstate 11 and Intermountain West Corridor, visit i11study.com.
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and by custom. Our female ancestors are often neglected in family histories and genealogies — listed with only a first name and approximate dates for birth and death. They are our “invisible ancestors.” Women were the ones who bore the children, carried on family traditions, and ran the household. They were teachers, nurses, mothers, wives, neighbors and friends. They deserve to have their stories told — to be more than just a name on a family tree. So mark your calendar now, plan to come to the meeting, and bring a friend. It’s free.
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America will meet at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Post #69, located at 709 E. Highway 260. We would like to invite all members to join us. For more information, contact Post Commander Dwayne Cunningham, (928) 9511691.
Masonic Lodge
The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.
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Payson Walkers
The Payson Walkers meet at 8 a.m. daily for an hour’s walk, mostly on pavement. Start sites are: Wednesday - Walgreen’s Thursday - Payson Library Friday - Home Depot Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Senior Circle parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Parks & Rec Office at Green Valley Park.
Rim Country 4 Wheelers
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The Rim Country Classic Auto Club, hosts of the popular Beeline Cruise-In, meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. The meetings are open to classic car enthusiasts. lunch around noon and play and resumes after lunch. Anyone interested in joining will be welcomed. You do not need to know how to play, the members will be happy to teach the game. Please contact Queen Mum AnnMarie at (928) 468-8585; please leave a message if there’s no answer.
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.
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Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups
The International Police Association (I.P.A. Region 61 Northern AZ) meets for breakfast at Mazatzal Casino Restaurant at 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.
Card players wanted
The Saving Graces of Payson — a Canasta card-playing group — is looking for a few ladies who enjoy fun, laughter and friendship. This Red Hat group meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Crosswinds Restaurant patio room. There is a break for
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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.
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and members of the community to attend any or all of the following: • First and third Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more details, call Mary, (928) 474-3560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.
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87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway. Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced). Everyone is encouraged to join
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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.
TOPS 0373 Payson Chapter meets Thursday
TOPS 0373 Payson (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets at the Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. We meet every Thursday 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.
Lost Loves, a support group for adults who have lost a loved one through suicide, meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. Adults suffering from such a loss are welcome to attend the group sessions which are free of charge. The group is facilitated by a professional counselor an da survivor of suicide loss. Please contact Elizabeth at 928468-2133 for more information.
Genealogy Society At the 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4 meeting of the Northern Arizona County Genealogy Society, Val Sullivan presents a program entitled: Researching the Maiden Names of Women in Your Family Tree. The meeting is at the society’s library at 302 E. Bonita St. The individual identities of women who lived prior to the 20th century are often very tangled in those of their husbands, both by law
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The Payson Area Computer Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 5 in the Payson Public Library meeting room. Bobby Jones of ASAP (Any System, Any Problem) mobile computer repair company will give a presentation on Spring Cleaning Your Computer. All members and interested guests are encouraged to attend the meeting. For more information about the club, please visit the Club’s website at http://www.pacaonline.net
Democratic Women of Rim Country
The Democratic Women of Rim Country will meet at noon, Tuesday, June 9 at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. Men are always welcome. Come at 11:30 a.m. to order lunch and visit with friends. For more information, call Carol at (928) 468-1115.
Beyond Limits Ministry
The annual picnic for Beyond Limits will be held from 6 p.m. to 8
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The Rim Country Classic Auto Club (RCCAC) holds its monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260 in Payson. For information, call Steve Fowler at (928) 478-6676.
An informal get-together of Navy and Coast Guard veterans in the Payson area is held on the first Thursday of each month at La Sierra restaurant on north AZ 87 at Forest Dr. in Payson. The group meets for coffee or lunch at 11 a.m. to share stories and camaraderie among fellow vets of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, other conflicts, and peacetime naval service. For questions please call (928) 970-0066.
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The High Country Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Easy St. at the corner of Easy and Sherwood. The speaker for the evening will be Master Gardener Fred Jimenez from Globe. He is the president of Gila County Master Gardeners and secretary and treasurer for the University of Arizona Gila County Extension Board. He also teaches vermiculture and greenhouses for the Master Gardening Program at the UofA Cooperative Extension. His discussion for the evening will be about “Worm Hotels” and the benefits of recycling our household kitchen scraps in feeding earthworms. Fred will be bringing bags of earthworms for sale and also worm hotels for purchase. This promises to be a very worthwhile program for those interested in enhancing their gardens. Refreshments will be served after the presentation and all those interested in gardening are invited to attend. For more information, contact Sallie at (928) 468-6102.
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p.m., Tuesday, June 9 in the ramada at Mountain Bible Church, 302 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided, free of charge. Participants should bring a salad, fruit or beans. Food, fellowship, music and inspiration will guarantee a lively evening. Families, caregivers and service providers are always welcome to join us. Beyond Limits is an interdenominational Christian group for adults with developmental disabilities. As a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt public charity, all donations are fully tax deductible. For questions or further information, call Mark or Jennie Smith at (928) 468-8434.
Library Friends of Payson meet June 15
The Library Friends of Payson will host Ellie Fitzpatrick, benefits specialist at the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens, who will speak about Medicare Monday, June 15. The Benefits, Entitlements, and Advocacy Program of the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens provides objective information about Medicare and other health insurance benefits to seniors, the disabled and caregivers. The PinalGila Council for Senior Citizens is part of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). The Library Friends of Payson presentation for the community, which is held in the library meeting room, will start with a short business meeting at 10 a.m., and the program begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to both the business meeting and the free one-hour program. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call the library at (928) 474-9260.
Rim Country Optimist Club
Rim Country Optimist Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant in the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino starting at 5:15 p.m. The next meeting is June 9. It will be a short business meeting, followed by a discussion about our activities and events for the next fiscal year. It is a good meeting for visitors to find out about Optimists and get acquainted. For further information about the Optimist Club and/or Nonprofits Coming Together (NCPT) contact Joan Young at (928) 472-2264. The group’s website is http://www.rimcountryoptimist.com/.
Bridge results
Winners in duplicate bridge for Wednesday, May 27 were: N/S Diane Bricker and Kathy Salvaggio and E/W Mary Kastner and Tim Demaray, first; N/S Ruth Aucott and Judy Fox and E/W Kathy and Hal Baas, second; N/S Sherry Proctor and Myrtle Warter and E/W Sharon Vaplon and George Aucott, third. For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.
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GARAGE SALES 9. Garage Sale 922 N. Easy St. Payson Thu, Jun 4 and Fri, Jun 5. 8am GARAGE SALE: Outdoor, camping & fishing gear, tents, RV items, screen room, sleeping bags, backpacks, chairs, etc. Household & kitchen, small appliances, artwork,picture frames, office supplies, large file cabinet. Misc. electronics & cameras. Shop & yard tools.
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3. Moving Sale: Rancho Rd. across for the Payson Fire Dept. June 5 & 6 from 7am to 2pm: Lot of Furniture, Nik/Naks and Bric & Brac! Collectibles, Lots of Guy Stuff, Everything Must GO! We Have Fun in Fund Raising! 5. MOVING SALE: 2804 Palmer Dr. Sat. & Sun. June 6 & 7 from 8am to 5pm: Furniture, Tools, Books, Exercise Equipment, Everything Must GO!
YARD SALES 1. NEIGHBORHOOD SALE W. Chatham Drive, Fri. & Sat. June 5 & 6 from 8am to 2pm: Too Many Beautiful and Wonderful Items to List! Don’t Miss Out on this One! 10. Yard Sale - The Riff-Raff Club of Pine and Strawberry, a charity organization, is having their annual yard sale, on the Saturday June 6 starting at 7am. They will be set up by Payson Concrete in Pine. Loads of great items for sale. 11. Street Sale (Fredanovich Circle) Fri. & Sat. June 5 & 6 from 8am to 4pm: THE BIG BAD BEST STREET SALE! Tools, Furniture, Baby/Children Stuff, Stained Glass Supplies and Much Much More! 2. 1107 W. Gold Nugget Lane, Fri. June 5 from 8am to 2pm: Mercury 6HP Engine, HP3300 Generator, Metal Detector, Animal Mounts, Antlers, Pelts, Elliptical Exerciser, Books and Misc. 4. MOVING SALE: Fri. June 5, from 7am till Everything is Gone! 116 S. Lakeshore Rd., Payson; 6’ Husky Fiberglass folding step ladder, speakers, under wall cabinet TV/radio combo, Toshiba TV with wall mount, clothing and plenty of other stuff. Everything must go. 6. HUGE MAN CAVE SALE + MISC: Guns, Tools, Drain Cleaning Machine, Musical Instruments, Camping Stuff, Battery Charger, Bowling Bag on Wheels, Queen Air Mattress, Piano Tuning Wrench, Antiques, Furbys; Fri & Sat. June 5 & 6 from 7am to 2pm. 805 Cherry Ann Lane, Mesa Del. 7. “Tons O Stuff” Huge sale this Thur, Fri. & Sat. June 4, 5 & 6 from 7am till ?: Saddles & Horse Tack, Tools, Christmas, Easter, Halloween Goods, Lots of Stuff! Huge Selection; Great Prices! 404 E. Juniper St. Ya Can’t miss this one! 8. Pre Moving Carport Sale, Fri June 5 and Sat. June 6 from 7am to 2pm at 71 South Hillside Drive (Star Valley), Something for Everyone!
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GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS WANTED! Full-Time Positions, must have own tools, current & valid Arizona Drivers License. ASE certificate not necessary. Work on foreign & domestic cars. Apply in person to SOUTHWEST TRANSMISSION, 212 W. Aero Drive between 8:00am and 5:00pm ask for Nick Adams.
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT Nice 1Br/1Ba & Loft Apts. New Paint, Either Unit, $450.mo in Quiet Adult Community, Just Came Available, Call Debbie, 608-359-2071
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HOMES FOR RENT Rental #1: Lease Prestigious 2Br Top Floor, Furnished, Regular $1595. if you cook & clean $695. One orTwo Tidy Ladies
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REAL ESTATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES First Mortgage Wanted on Pine Home! $75,000. at 5.5% for 15 years; Balloon in 5. 280-261-6667 Pine, AZ, Established Antiques Business for Sale, Multi-dealer mall, 2500 sq ft leased bldg , Serious Inquiries only 928-951-3302
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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
Dominion Real Estate at Payson 8BR,4BA Hm w/Bus Oppor. 4488 sq.ft. $315K Realtor/S.Campbell 602-550-7110
Eagle Springs Professional Plaza Medical Suite Available also Office Space Available 1000sf to 3500sf 928-978-0149
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Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558
MOBILES FOR SALE 1978 Mobile Home for Sale $12,000. Family/Pet Friendly, Pine MHP, Space Rent $240.mo Vinyl Siding, New Carpet, Storage Shed. 928-476-6539 1Br/1Ba (Quiet End Unit in Oak Park), on site Laundry, New AZ Unite, Clean, $4500.obo. Space Rent $320.mo 928-474-6375
HOMES FOR RENT 2Br/1Ba, Large Fenced Yard, Covered Patio, One Year Lease, $525.mo + Dep. Pets-No 602-390-7449 3Br/2Ba 1 Car Garage; Site Built Home, Avail. June 1st, $1075.mo 928-978-2435 or 928-970-0634 3Br/2Ba-One w/Jacuzzi Tub; in Payson, $850.mo, W/D, Fenced Yard, Knotty Pine Interior, One Year Lease, Credit Report Required. 928-476-3989 3Br/2Ba-Payson Two Story w/4-Car Garage, Extra Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, FP, Sauna, Pet-Friendly, $1100.mo Call James 520-304-6859 or Karl 480-201-6910
2BR/2BA. Manufactured Home, Close in MH-Park Payson. Covered deck, carport, new int.paint, $8,500. 480-390-8901 or 480-250-3404 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
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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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Master Bedroom, Bath, Balcony, Remodeled Home on Quiet Cul-de-sac, w/3 decks, Fully Furnished, Perfect for Retiree, Smoking-No, $875.mo 480-284-5998
PAYSON TRAILER RANCH Spaces starting @ $310. 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting @ $425.00 1st Mo + Deposit! All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Discount for 6-12/mo.lease. 928-517-1368
PAYSONHOMESFORRENT.COM 3Br/2Ba - $925.mo 2Br/2Ba - $850.mo 2Br/1Ba - $825.mo Fenced yards, Pets-OK, See Web-site! 928-848-4501 Pine Duplex 2Br+Den/1Ba, Yard, Garage, Patio, Water + Electic Included, $950.mo and 2Br $800.mo Smoking-No, 480-248-6144 Pine Prudential Rentals x3
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1305 N. Camelot, 5BD, 3BD . . . . . . . . . . . . $2200 803 S. Boulder Cir., 4BD, 3BA . . . . . . . . . . $1810 911 W. Wilderness, 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . $1000 117 E. Pine St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975 89 Milky Way, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 703 W. Saddle Ln., 3BD, 2BD . . . . . . . . . . . $895 121 E. Cedar Ln., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 200 E. Malibu Dr. D2, 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . $800 1501 N. Beeline Hwy. #59, 2BD, 1BA. . . . . . $800 204 E. Jura Cir. #B, 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . . $700 207 E. Longhorn #3, 1BD, 1BA. . . . . . . . . . . $575 205 E. Forest Dr. #11, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . $525 607 S. Beeline Hwy Sp19, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . $460
BISON COVE CONDOS 200 E. Malibu Dr. Units C4 and C8 available Pine Model, 2BD, 2BA Unfurnished $800 Furnished $950
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knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination call the Arizona Attorney General’s Office
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MOBILE/RV SPACES 1Br/1Ba, $350.mo & Up Free Laundry On-site, Utility Dep. Water/Trash Included, 602-502-0020 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
ROOMS FOR RENT ROOMMATE WANTED! Mature, Responsible Person to share my Beautiful Mountain View Home! W/D, Cable, Own Bathroom & Deck, F/P & Views! Must be a Dog Lover $375.mo + Utilities: 928-474-2106
WANTED TO RENT Non-smoker female nurse seeks bedroom, private bathroom to share your home within 25 minutes to Payson, beginning June 1 for 2 months. Email pls: scubachic99@msn.com Wanted Rental: Guest House, Mother-in-law, or house share. Garage space for my motorcycle is required. I’m new to Arizona and want to live in, or close to, Payson. I’m a mechanically minded, single, middle aged military veteran who could assist in house and/or property maintenance for rental cost assistance. 425-672-7497.
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LEGAL NOTICES FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT CORNER NO. 3 OF SAID H.E.S. NO. 446; THENCE SOUTH 07°21’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 320.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 07°21’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 308.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 82°39’ EAST, A DISTANCE OF 313.58 FEET; THENCE NORTH 10°33’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 324.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 82°39’ WEST, A DISTANCE OF 213.90 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 1401 N MCLANE ROAD PAYSON, AZ 85541 A.P.N.: 302-42-025C Original Principal Balance: $500,000.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) GERALD E RYDEN, AND SUSAN M RYDEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 1401 N MCLANE ROAD PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) The Bank of New York Mellon FKA the Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2006-29T1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-29T1 4425 Ponce De Leon Blvd., 5th Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Law Offices of Les Zieve 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line (714) 573-1965 or Website: www.priorityposting.com Dated: 4/14/2015 Carrie Thompson Jones Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. State of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On 04/14/2015, before me, LaKisha M. Eaden, a Notary Public for the State of Arizona, personally appeared Carrie Thompson Jones, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his 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. Lakisha M. Eaden Notary Public LAKISHA M. EADEN Notary Public - Arizona Maricopa County My Comm. Expires Sep 21, 2018 P1142367 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 06/09/2015 15790: 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/2015 DCS’S NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP No. JD 201400005 (Honorable Gary V. Scales)
LEGAL NOTICES 15781: 5/26, 5/29, 6/2/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: BAZEL PINK ENTERPRISES, LLC File No. L-2000231-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1408 E. Mequite St., Globe, AZ 85501. Said place of business shall be subject to change hereafter in accordance with applicable law. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Mark Barone, 12505 N. 88th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. IV. This Limited Liability Company is perpetual unless sooner dissolved or terminated by the death, withdrawal or insolvency of a member. V. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Bobby Powell, 1408 E. Mequite St., Globe, AZ; Brandon Powell, 11335 E. Sable Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212. 15788: 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/2015 TS#: 15-34842 Order #: 150088335-AZ-VOO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/24/2006 and recorded on 8/30/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-014898, in the office of the County 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 7/17/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day. PARCEL NO. 1 THAT PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LO 7, SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT CORNER NO.3 OF HOMESTEAD ENTRY SURVEY NO. 446; THENCE SOUTH 07°21’00” WEST, ALONG THE LINE BETWEEN CORNERS NO. 3 AND NO. 2 OF SAID H.E.S. NO. 446, BEING THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7, A DISTANCE OF 320.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY CORNER COMMON TO THOSE PARCELS DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN DOCKET 432, PAGE 273 AND DOCKET 700, PAGE 682, SAID CORNER BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID H.E.S. LINE SOUTH 07°21’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 308.50 FEET TO THE WESTERLY CORNER COMMON TO THOSE PARCELS DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN DOCKET 700, PAGE 682 AND DOCKET 454, PAGE 456; THENCE NORTH 82°39’00” WEST, NORMAL TO SAID H.E.S. LINE, A DISTANCE OF 136.13 FEET TO A POINT WHICH LIES ON THE CENTERLINE OF MCLANE ROAD; THENCE NORTH 12°39’12” WEST, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 328.31 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 82°39’00” EAST, NORMAL TO SAID H.E.S. LINE, A DISTANCE OF 248.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 45 FEET THEREOF AS SET FORTH IN DOCKET 754, PAGE 476. PARCEL NO. 2 THAT PORTION OF HOMESTEAD ENTRY SURVEY NO. 446, BEING PARTS OF SECTION 33, 34 AND 27, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
LEGAL NOTICES FILE NUMBER: L-2003189-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 200 S Rocking G Ranch Rd Payson, AZ 85541 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Rick W Palmer 200 S Rocking G Ranch Rd Payson, AZ 85541 Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Rick W Palmer member 200 S Rocking G Ranch Rd Payson, AZ 85541 Elane R Palmer member 200 S Rocking G Ranch Rd Payson, AZ 85541 5/29, 6/2, 6/5/15 CNS-2756589# 15796: 5/26, 5/29, 6/2/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: S.O.R.R. CONSULTING, LLC File No. L-2000050-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 700 N. McLane Rd., Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Richard Hobson, 700 N. McLane Rd., 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: Richard Hobson, (x) member, 700 N. McLane Rd., Payson, AZ 85541; Shelley Hobson, 700 N. McLane Rd., Payson, AZ 85541. 15797: 5/26, 6/2/2015 PUBLIC NOTICE: Pursuant to A.R.S. §48-805, Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Tonto Basin Fire District will conduct a public meeting to adopt the budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year you are invited to attend. Date: June 24, 2015. Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: St. 1, 373 S. Old Hwy 188 Tonto Basin, AZ. Detailed copies of the proposed budget are available at our district office in Tonto Basin or by mail at: PO Box 48 Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 TONTO BASIN FIRE 2015-2016 BUDGET Salaries & Payroll Expense: Includes All: $562,222; Insurance: $23,000; Fuel Products: $35,750 Maintenance: $48,000; Supplies: $51,935; Dispatching: $10,730 Professional Expense: $46,550 Training Expenses: $27,000
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Turnouts, Uniforms, Gears: $ 1 5 , 0 0 0 ; Utilities: $23,910; Total Operations:$281,875; Capital Outlay: Reserve Account $250,000; Land Payments $0; Equipment/Hose $26,500; AFG Truck & Equip $425,000; O f f i c e Equipment $4,000; Wildland Equip VFA $5,000; Lease Purchase $42,750; Total: $753,250 Total Budgeted Amount: $1,597,347; Last Year’s budgeted amount: $1,473,272; Increase/Decrease Over Last Year: $124,075; Income: Ambulance/EMS Revenues $175,000; Funds Training & Agreements $31,000; Fire District Assistance Tax $43,620; B i l l i n g (Out of District Fire $105,000; Unencumbered funds (Checking) $73,500; Previous Years Funds (Reserve Acco $250,000; G r a n t s AFG,VFA,Homeland SEC, ETC. $379,000; Total Income: $1,057,120; Total Levy Requirement: $ 5 4 0 , 2 2 7 ; Increase/Decrease Over Last Year: $575; Estimated Tax Levy Rate: $3.25; Estimated NAV: $16,631,389; Last Year Tax Levy $3.25; Increase/Decrease Over Last Year: ($0.00) 15804: 6/2, 6/5, 6/9/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: FANCY FINDS LLC File No. L-2001634-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 4069 N. Hwy 87, Pine, AZ 85544. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Sherrie Gray, 2014 E. Sherwood, 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: Sherrie Gray, (x) member, 2014 E. Sherwood, Payson, AZ 85541; Peter Undlin, (x) member, 204 E. Sherwood, Payson, AZ 85541. 15805: 6/2, 6/9/2015 ORDINANCE NO. 867 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING SECTION 154-02-003A(6)(c) OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OF UP TO 200 SQUARE FEET WITHOUT ISSU-
ANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT. WHEREAS, Section 154-02-003A(6)(c) of the Unified Development Code (“UDC”) regulates the construction of accessory structures; and WHEREAS, said UDC Section presently exempts from permitting requirements accessory structures of up to 144 square feet; and WHEREAS, on December 18, 2014, the Mayor and Council passed Ordinance 864 which adopted updates to the building code; and WHEREAS, said building code updates included a provision exempting accessory structures of up to 200 square feet from permitting requirements; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to amend Section 154-02-003A(6)(c) of the UDC to conform with the updated building code; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed UDC amendment and recommended approval of said amendment to the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2015 and May 21, 2015 the Mayor and Council held public hearings on the proposed UDC amendment, NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Section 154-02-003A(6)(c) of the Town of Payson Unified Development Code is hereby amended, and as amended shall read as follows: (c) Accessory structures exceeding 200 square feet shall require a building permit. Section 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein are hereby repealed. Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
LEGAL NOTICES any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON this day of, 2015, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSTENTIONS ABSENT Kenny J. Evans, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Hector M. Figueroa, Town Attorney 15806: 6/2, 6/5, 6/9/2015 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT 1. ENTITY NAME: CASA PLAY VISTALLC. 2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: L-1958868-8. 3. (x) ENTITY NAME CHANGE: RED BARON 1505 LLC. By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) I ACCEPT; /s/ Keith H. Stacher, Keith H. Stacher, 04/13/15. (x) This is a member-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a member or I am signing for an entity member named: Keith H. Stacher. 15807: 6/2, 6/5, 6/9/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: LLOYD FARM ENTERPRISES LLC File No. L-2002524-1 II. The address of the known place of business is: 113 E. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Arthur E. Lloyd, EJQ, 113 E. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541. (A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Arthur E. Lloyd, (x) manager, 113 E. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541; Susan Leigh Lloyd, (x) manager, 113 E. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the matter of: ALYIAH SKYE LUNA d.o.b. 11-17-2004 LELAND EVAN GREENBERG d.o.b. 06-22-2011 LAYTON COLE GREENBERG d.o.b. 07-07-2013 LIAM KURT GREENBERG d.o.b. 01-12-2015 Person(s) under 18 years of age. TO: IVAN LUNA, father of the above-named child/ren. 1. The Department of Child Safety, (DCS or the Department), by and through undersigned counsel, has filed a Motion for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship under Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes and Rule 64 of the Arizona Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court. 2. The Court has set a continued initial/publication hearing on the 16th day of July 2015, at 10:30 a.m., at the Gila County Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline Hwy, #104, Payson, AZ 85541, before the Honorable Gary V. Scales for the purpose of determining whether any parent named herein is contesting the allegations in the Motion. 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 termination adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Motion. In addition, if you fail to appear without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in termination of your parental rights based upon the record and the evidence presented to the Court. 5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Motion for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship and Notice of Hearing by submitting a written request to: TRACEY L. HEINRICK, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210. The assigned child safety worker is Kristin Klee-Martinez and may be reached by telephone at 928.468.9811. 6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling 928.425.3231. 7. You have the right to make a request or motion prior to any hearing that the hearing be closed to the public.
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Payson Roundup Tuesday, June 2, 2015
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Photos courtesy of Phyllis and Morris Brown
Payson seniors cross Grand Canyon (again) But vow this is the last time Phyllis Brown, 74, of Payson, recently crossed the Grand Canyon from the South Rim to the North Rim in less than one day. Accompanied by her husband, Morris, 75, she completed the 24-mile hike in 16 hours and 26 minutes. “We’ve hiked in the canyon many times and each time is a special experience,” said Phyllis. “The training and toil of hiking through the incomparable, magnificent scenery makes it all worthwhile.” After trekking from the North to the South Rim in 2009, Phyllis wanted to repeat the hike, but end up on the North Rim. “In 2009, we started at 4:20 a.m. and missed some of the views due to darkness. I wanted to do the hike again and finish on the North Rim to see what we missed,” she said. But finishing on the North Rim turned out to be much harder. More than 1,400 feet higher than the South Rim trailhead, the elevation gain from the bottom is more than 5,700 feet. The couple left the South Rim at 3 a.m. to finish the trek in one day as planned. Twice since their 2009 hike, Phyllis conditioned for another rim-to-rim hike, but health and dental issues, including having heavy metal toxicity, interrupted those plans. Those issues cleared up late last summer and the Browns began a nine-month conditioning program. “Preparing for a long hike can lead to a lot of boring hours, so we tried to spice it up by hiking to new places,” she said. The couple hiked to the Mt. Peeley summit (west of Mt. Ord), O’Leary Peak summit (near Flagstaff), Druid Arch and the Joint Trail in Canyonlands National Park, Coyote Buttes and White Pockets in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and the Grand Gulch in Utah. Training also included
a 17-mile overnight hike to Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon, a 14-mile round trip hike to the top of Mt. Ord, an 18-mile round trip hike from Washington Park over the Rim, a 19-mile hike on Forest Road 201 and many miles on the Payson Area Trail System. “We reached the trailhead on the North Rim just after sunset and had our victory kiss” said Phyllis. “Then, my brother met us and gave us a ride to the lodge. I am thrilled that we completed the ordeal. The views were spectacular, but it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done and I’m not going to do it again.” And just as the couple finished the hike, a man ran up behind them, announcing he had just gone rim-to-rim-to-rim that day. What’s the couple’s next adventure? Plans are in the works for a 40-mile, four-day hike through Paria Canyon in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. Phyllis said if Anderson Dental Group had not fixed her dental issues, she would not have been able to go.
Browns’ hiking tips • Always carry plenty of water. • Wear good shoes. • Take moleskin for blisters. • Carry an electrolyte replacement. • Work up to longer hikes by starting with easy walks around the neigh borhood, adding more miles each week. • Stop and stretch during a hike if legs become stiff. • Drink before becoming thirsty. • Try to keep your energy input the same as your output. • Keep blood sugar up. • Go light. The couple carries just water and food on their hikes and have their gear portered if they go overnight.
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Phyllis Brown, 74 and her husband, Morris, 75, have just completed yet another Rim to Rim hike in the Grand Canyon — this time taking the much more rigorous south to north route. They spent nine months in training and did the hike in just over 16 hours, descending nearly a mile into the canyon, then climbing 5,700 feet back up to the North Rim.