Payson Roundup 060716

ARIZONA NEWSPAPERS AND NATIONAL LOCAL MEDIA ASSOCIATIONS’ NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR

payson.com

PAYSON ROUNDUP TUESDAY | JUNE 7, 2016 | PAYSON, ARIZONA

Budget numbers not as rosy as expected Up to 2 percent merit raise for town employees by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

The Payson Town Council got a snapshot of next year’s budget last week at a work-study and things weren’t as rosy as officials had hoped.

Town Manager LaRon Garrett said because revenue for 2016/2017 is less than expected, the budget committee had put together a “bare bones budget” with no money for capital improvement projects that aren’t grant funded.

Department heads had put in requests for improvements, ranging from fixing the basketball courts to new carpet at town hall. In all, requests totaled $500,000.

Of those, the town is funding just one, $20,000 for new microphones in council chambers to better capture meetings.

But things aren’t as bad as they were several years ago when the town froze wages and made employees take furlough days.

Hope Cribb, with town finance, said they wanted to give employees a 3 percent merit increase and a cost of living adjustment (COLA) next year, but the budget numbers did not allow for it. The budget, however, does include up to a 2 percent merit increase for all employees.

The town is also planning to add several new employees next year.

At police dispatch, Gila County is sending over its staff of dispatchers as the two dispatch centers merge in July.

Northern Gila County will be served by a central dispatch center out of the police department.

While a final agreement has not been shored up, the town has budgeted $388,200. That is how

• See Town revenue, page 2A

GCC to increase property tax rate The Gila Community College Governing Board voted to increase property taxes 2 percent.

The tax increase will cause Gila Community College District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to increase from $85.63 to $87.35 or an increase of $1.72.

Unlike in years For the 2015-16 school past, no one came year GCC’s enrollment to discuss the pronumbers were: posed increase at the advertised meeting.

Payson 1,335 So, after discussion, Globe 1,357 the board held a special meeting to pass San Carlos 147 both the increase in taxes and the 2017 budget, said a press release from the college.

The 2017 budget is 3.2 percent less than last year.

GCC receives the bulk of its funding through property taxes, state funding and enrollment.

GCC spokesperson Trena Grantham confirmed the decrease in the budget was a result of a decrease in enrollment.

“Our state funding is impacted by enrollment as well as restricted funds from the state such as STEM funds,” she wrote in an email.

volume 26, no. 48

See our ad and upcoming events on page 6B

Monster Mudda Mayhem

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

It was another successful year for the Mountain High Games.

This year, the main event, the annual Mogollon Monster Mudda on Saturday, drew 700 adult participants to the 5K race and 175 children for the smaller, Kidz mud course.

That is the biggest turnout for the Mudda, which just four years ago drew a few hundred runners.

“First of all it was an absolutely great event,” said Cameron Davis, event organizer. “The registration process was extremely smooth this year and we worked out a lot of the kinks from the years past.

The entire event went very smooth.”

The weekend kicked off Friday night with the police vs. fire race. A small crowd turned out to cheer on the men and women first responders. Because of the forest fires, there were no Hotshots in the race.

In years past, they usually took the win.

This year, a group of firefighters from Sedona Fire competed. The crew said they read about the event online and thought it would be fun to participate.

Twin brothers, Ryan and Matt Fisher, from Sedona Fire took the win in 37 minutes.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office had eight deputies compete and the Payson Police Department had one officer.

This was the fourth straight win for the firefighters.

On Saturday, 586 runners competed in the race. Overall winner was Joshua McAdams, 36, of Lakeside, who completed the run in 24 minutes. The quickest Payson resident was Gerardo Moceri, 18, who finished in just under 31 minutes.

And for the females, Jen McDowell, of Payson, was the quickest, finishing in just under 38 minutes.

The race featured more than 30 muddy obstacles.

The most difficult element racers agreed was in the Coliseum of Terror where they were required to crawl under plastic wrap that was weighed down by orange dyed water. Some tried to crawl under using brute force while others squeezed their body up against the side and pulled themselves out slowly.

Photo courtesy of DJ Craig

Nearly 900 mud lovers came to the Payson Event Center to test their skills in the fourth annual Mogollon Monster Mudda Saturday, June 4. For more photos from the frivolity, see page 10A; to read an insider’s perspective, see page 4A. After the race, participants fueled up with barbecue from Can’t Stop Smokin’ and beer from Pine’s THAT Brewery.

There were several minor injuries on the course, including a few bumps and bruises.

Gila County Judge Tim Wright’s daughter suffered one of the most severe injuries. She injured her knee in the Coliseum of Terror. This was her 10th obstacle-type run and her first injury.

“Payson Fire was great getting her off the course,” he said. A visit to the emergency room revealed most likely a sprain. Hopefully, a couple of weeks of ice, elevation, and crutches and she will be back to normal.”

Beyond the mud run, the Mountain High Games included three ATV rides. Those rides brought in 30

participants, the largest turnout ever.

With so many runners in town for the Mudda, Davis said many hotels sold out and restaurant owners reported increased customers.

“This event really brings them in because they are thirsty and hungry,” Davis said.

The town will complete an economic impact study on the event next week.

“All in all I was extremely proud of all of our volunteer staff, emergency services, etc.” Davis said.

“The whole team came together and did an awesome job. I’d also like to thank my staff and the other town staff members that did such a great job in putting it all together.”

One hundred and twenty volunteers helped on Saturday, directing traffic and monitoring the course.

Blue Ridge Fire adds to Rim Country angst Roundup staff As smoke from the Juniper Fire near Young continued to blow into Payson, a new fire started on the Mogollon Rim Monday, this time near the C.C. Cragin Reservoir.

The Blue Ridge Fire was spotted around 8 a.m. on the south side of the reservoir, across from the boat ramp.

The fire was at 100 acres as of Monday afternoon with 80 firefighters on scene.

Because of the fire, Forest Road 751 — the main road that leads to the reservoir — will be closed to vehicles at Rock Crossing Campground for public safety as firefighting equipment and personnel use the road.

Coconino National Forest firefighters are assisting Arizona State firefighters, as the fire began on unincorporated private land, which falls under the jurisdiction of the state.

How the fire started is under investigation.

Buzz Walker, Payson’s assistant public works director/water superintendent, said the reservoir should be fine — the fire is downwind of the reservoir so it should head toward by

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service

The Juniper Fire near Young started from lightning on May 17. Fire officials are letting the blaze continue to improve forest health.

East Clear Creek and in the direction of Winslow.

The Juniper Fire near Young over the weekend grew to a massive 22,962 acres, but remains contained in an area where it’s not threatening homes and actually doing more good than harm, despite the dramatic rise in temperatures.

The Forest Service still has 463 firefighters working the fire, which is officially 20 percent contained.

Meanwhile, the Jack Fire atop the

Rim 14 miles north of Clints Well grew to nearly 7,300 acres, but also remains contained in the planned area with 148 firefighters working the fire and setting backfires to keep it under control.

The Mormon Fire is also “winding down” according to the update posted on Inciweb. The fire has grown to nearly 8,000 acres, but is 75 percent contained, with 35 firefighters still working the line.

The Pivot Rock Fire north of Pine burned about 6,000 acres before run-

ning out of fuel this weekend when it hit a previous burn area.

The combination of fires poses no danger to structures and all remain mostly beneficial, despite record temperatures in many areas of the state.

However, the fires have blanketed Rim Country with a haze of smoke, which has caused breathing problems for some residents.

The Juniper Fire remains the largest and most active in the state.

Resources still on the fire line include seven Hotshot crews, 17 engines, six helicopters, three bulldozers, five water tenders and a masticator, which chews up trees cut down to make a fire line.

The team that had been tending the fire for two weeks was replaced this weekend by a new group of fire managers.

The fire started two weeks ago 10 miles south of Young on the Tonto National Forest because of a lightning strike.

Dave Bales took over management of the fire, saying, “We will continue the fine work the outgoing team estab-

• See Crews let, page 2A

P/S Elementary School loses superintendent, board members Roundup staff Pine Strawberry Elementary School District Superintendent/Principal Cody Barlow resigned last week, accusing board member Margaret Parker of bullying and nepotism.

Barlow’s resignation letter claims Parker has had a vendetta against him for 18 months.

He also cited Parker’s interest in getting a relative hired as an I.T. person for the district as an issue.

Board members Dave Prechtel and president Bob Horne also resigned at the same time Barlow left. by

THE WEATHER

Outlook: Sunny with highs in the low 90s to upper 80s, lows in the mid 50s; slight chance for rain. See 9A

by

75 CENTS

That leaves three board members, Jessica Barnett (acting president), Helen Palmer and Parker.

The school will not be without a superintendent/principal for long, however. Outgoing Gila County Superintendent Linda O’Dell will step in to take up the helm starting on July 1, which means she will resign from her post as county superintendent early.

“It is my intent to resign on June 30 to start on July 1,” said O’Dell. “It’s a great opportunity for me. I’m really excited.”

• See Officials expect, page 2A

Roundup file photo

Cody Barlow has resigned as superintendent/principal of Pine-Strawberry Elementary School.

E R O M & Locally Owned & Operated

FURNITURE & BEDDING

Located in Safeway Center 928-468-8568

MattressExpertsandmore.com

Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

2A

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 7, 2016

SAWMILL THEATRES

Town revenue projections fall short

201 West Main Street • 468-7535 GO HOLLYWOOD! FOR PRIVATE SCREENINGS CALL CRAIG AT 602-377-0719

STARTS FRIDAY

The realm of Azeroth is on the brink of war as it faces a fearsome race of orc warriors who’ve come to colonize their land.

PG13 • No Passes • 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 (4:00 in 3D)

STARTS FRIDAY A couple travels to north London to help a single mom raising her kids in a house full of malicious spirits

R • No Passes • 1:00, 4:00, 7:00

The Turtles return to save the city from a dangerous threat.

PG13 • No Passes • 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 (4:15 in 3D) STARTING FRIDAY ALL TIMES

IN

2D ONLY

With the emergence of the world’s first mutant, Apocalypse, the X-men must unite to defeat his plan of extinction.

PG13 • No Passes • 1:00, 4:15, 7:30

Alice returns to Wonderland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter.

PG No Passes 1:00, 4:00, 7:00

Find out why the birds are so angry!

PG • No Passes • 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30

LEAVING THURSDAY

POPSTAR

LEAVING THURSDAY

NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING

R • No Passes • 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 PG-13 • No Passes 1:00, 4:15, 7:30

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL THEATRE!

It’s about you.

It’s about time.

Call Robyn. Over 30 years in Rim Country.

Robyn Bossert (928) 978-3853

BISHOP REALTY

PAYSON CHURCH of the NAZARENE

Vacation Bible School

“Bold for Jesus” Underwater theme

June 9, 16, 23, 30

From page 1A much Gila County is estimated to pay the town to hire on its dispatchers.

Police Chief Don Engler said a major concern is making sure the pay is equitable among dispatchers. They don’t want to have two dispatchers sitting next to each other making wildly different salaries. He said dispatchers would be paid based on their years of experience and past evaluations.

Absorbing the additional dispatchers is not expected to cost the Town of Payson anything.

Also at the Payson Police Department, the town is doing some creative shuffling to be more competitive with police officer salaries.

The town has struggled to hire and keep on officers in recent years. The department has tried everything from using a flashing sign on the highway to recruit new officers to putting signs on their vehicles.

While they get some applicants, most don’t make it through the rigorous background checks and training and of the few that do, some drop out once they get on the force, either because the work is not what they expected or they can join another agency and make more money.

Despite a lack of officers, the town has continued to see its crime rate fall.

Still, Engler said the current staff is taxed, working overtime and some officers having to work shifts in the dispatch center because there are not enough dispatchers.

The town analyzed its police officer wages and learned they are 26th out of 28 agencies in the state of similar size.

To make the PPD more marketable, the town has proposed boosting police wages. To do this, the town is planning to freeze three of the open police positions and instead use that money to bring up wages, giving officers a roughly $3,000 pay increase.

REVENUES Dept. proceeds $18.7 million Taxes $14.7 million Charges for services $7.03 million Other $3.6 million Intergovernmental services $2.19 million Licenses and permits $896,500 Transfers in $684,300 Fines $127,000 EXPENSES Capital $22.95 million Personnel $16.6 million Services $5.66 million Supplies $2.06 million Debt services $2 million Transfers $751,600 The chief and lieutenant will not receive any pay increase.

Engler said he hopes this makes the town more marketable.

Besides some pay increases, town employees can expect to see changes in their health care options. The town is going from a 60/40 split with employees to 65/35 and giving employees more health care plans to choose from to save money.

Also on town staffing, because of budget constraints, the town will not hire a chief financial officer this year. Cribb said they would hire one the following fiscal year.

The town is required next year to increase its contributions to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), which provides pension benefits to first responders including police and fire.

Although voters approved Prop. 124 in May, which lowers public pension costs, it does not change or reduce benefits for current employees. It also does not change benefits for employees currently in the Deferred

From page 1A lished with objectives set to provide firefighter and public safety and protect values at risk, while allowing this naturally occurring fire to reduce fuel buildup and improve forest health.”

With current record high temperatures, windy conditions and single digit humidity, the fire will continue to burn actively, producing large columns of smoke as seen throughout the weekend.

Strong winds and possible Red Flag conditions are expected through Wednesday.

Though State Route 288 is closed for fire operations, the

town of Young is open for business and out of the fire area.

Visitors can still access Pleasant Valley from the north by Highway 260 and County Road 512.

Forest Road 203 is now closed as the fire has reached the Cherry Creek drainage.

Smoke from the fire will drift mainly toward the northeast in the morning and shift to the northwest by afternoon. At night smoke will tend to settle in drainages and valleys.

Fire managers will hold a community meeting to update citizens on the status of the Juniper Fire at 7 p.m.,Wednesday, June 8 at the Young Community Center.

Outdoor Chapel: Ages 3-10

Join the fun! Crafts, Music, Snacks Learn more about the love of Jesus

Poor Boy’s G H S

GENERAL & HANDYMAN SERVICES Ask about Water Conditioners

for all your hard water problems ELECTRICAL, NEW & REPAIR — ROC#170033 ROC#263914 PLUMBING, NEW & REPAIR — CARPENTRY, PAINTING, CUSTOM HOMES — ROC#211347 CEMENT, ROOFING — ROC#218329

W L !!

WE E D DO O II T T A AL LL

15 years Office 928-472-2429 n Doc 928-978-7780 in Payso

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Instant Relief Quick Recovery Bryan D. Friedman, D.O. Friedman ENT & Sinus

903 E. Hwy. 260, Suite 3, Payson

(928) 478-6891 (480) 664-0125

Allergies dragging you down?

Can’t breathe through your nose?

Nose constantly stuffed and draining?

Tried every sinus spray and allergy pill on the market with minimal relief?

We can help!

Call Today!

June 16: Adopt tentative budget July 7: Adopt final budget and public

hearing on tax levy July 21: Adopt tax levy

Gila County Schools Superintendent Linda O’Dell

ADOT tree removal on SR 87 Crews this week will begin removing trees along State Route 87 north of Payson so drivers have a better view of the roadway.

Arizona Department of Transportation crews will be removing trees along 29 miles of SR 87, between mileposts 254283.

Officials hope the project increases driver visibility and

reduces hazards to vehicles. The work should be done by the fall.

During tree removal, expect roadway closures to accommodate crews and equipment.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a pilot car escorting vehicles through.

Allow for extra travel time.

Work will occur during daylight hours, Monday through Thursday.

Buying or Selling?

When experience and dedication count, call Jesse for all of your Real Estate needs.

(928) 474-2216, x 120 Jesse Wallace “a real estate broker sensitive to your needs”

BISHOP REALTY

District 1 Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin

Officials expect to fill vacancies at November election From page 1A

Register online: paysonchurchofthenazarene.com or call 928-474-5890

Achieve

Upcoming budget meetings

Crews let fires clear forest fuels

5:30-7:30 PM

Tired of Sinusitis Pain & Pressure?

Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

The PSPRS for Payson police next year is increasing from 57.45 percent to 63.64 percent of wages, totaling $1.1 million. Since fiscal year 2010/2011, the town’s contribution rate for police pensions has increases 38.5 percent.

For firefighter pensions, things have remained fairly stable. Next year, the rate goes from 24.6 percent to 26.9 percent.

One of the biggest chunks of the Payson budget is funding the water department and C.C. Cragin project to bring a sustainable source of water to town.

The water budget next year tops nearly $23 million.

Most of that is being funded with loans. The town is making its first half payment on the water loan principal next year thanks to savings from the police department, which did not hire on as many officers as expected last year.

Besides having no money for street repairs next year, the town is able to fund some repaving work, $500,000 worth, thanks to the half-cent transportation excise tax.

At the end of next fiscal year, the town anticipates it will have an ending balance in the general fund of $382,200. That is enough to cover two weeks of operating costs.

Cribb said the town’s financial policy states the town will maintain a reserve amount that is 5 percent of the total general fund operating budget revenues. For next year, that would be $1.5 million.

Garrett said he hopes next year’s budget will be a little brighter.

O’Dell had applied for the PSESD superintendent/principal position in 2013, the year Barlow was hired.

She said she now looks forward to working near her Pine home. The county superintendent’s job requires her to drive and work in Globe.

The Gila County Board of Supervisors will now need to decide if the county needs an interim county superintendent before the election in November.

Without a county superintendent, filling the empty board seats will prove a challenge. District 1 Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin said she was not sure what course the board would take. She believes the best course is for things to stand as they are and wait until after the election to fill the vacancies on the school board. She said the two board members that resigned still had time to serve on their terms, while the three remaining members of the governing board are up for election.

O’Dell was contacted for her views on how the board vacancies should be addressed.

She said the process to make appointments to the two vacancies could not be accomplished in the three weeks remaining

until she leaves her county post.

Additionally, she said appointing board members who would be her bosses at the Pine Strawberry School would be a conflict of interest.

“I prefer to see board members elected. If it goes to the election, and I expect it will, the successful candidates would be serving twoyear terms,” O’Dell said.

She said school board elections take place at the general election, so there is time for aspiring candidates to take out and return nominating papers. The papers are available now, both at county offices and on the county superintendent’s website, gilacountyesa. org. The nominating papers can be filed between July 11 and Aug. 10.

Contrary to the rumors, Barlow did not take up the superintendent/principal position in Tonto Basin. He has moved to Pima to serve as its school principal.

CORRECTION The May 27 story “Politi­ cal shuffle” incorrectly stated Craig Swartwood served one year as Payson’s mayor.

Swartwood served two terms as Payson’s mayor and an additional four years as a councilor.

PAYSON ROUNDUP

communityalmanac

Submissions deadlines: • 10 a.m. Monday for Tuesday issue • 10 a.m. Wednesday for Friday issue

Self defense for young women

Time Out annual meeting

strawberry patchers quilt show

A self defense class for young women, ages 16 to 20-something, is planned from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting June 7 and continuing for six weeks at Expedition Church, 301 S. Colcord.

The initial cost is $20, which is fully refunded to those who attend all classes.

The instructor is Dan Lowe. Contact Dan McKeen, 928-978-7497 or danmckeen@Q. com for details.

Time Out, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 21. The meeting will be held at the offices of the Central Arizona Board of Realtors, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, across the parking lot from Tiny’s Restaurant. The public is welcome.

Go to www.timeoutshelter.org for more information.

Payson blood drive

Hear supervisor and mayoral candidates June 7

There will be a United Blood Services blood drive in Payson from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 28 at the main conference room (administration building) of Banner Payson Medical Center, 807 S. Ponderosa.

From now until August 31 blood donors will be automatically entered to win a 2016 VW Passat S. Blood donors receive a Bonus Entry card that provides two additional chances to win: register the entry code online, and for even better odds, deposit the card in any designated Volkswagen dealer showroom raffle box (Findlay VW in Flagstaff). The entries of 10 finalists will be drawn to participate in the grand prize drawing. They will be unveiled throughout the summer on AZ-TV, proud media partner for the “Summer Drive to Save Lives” campaign.

For a blood donation appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www.

BloodHero.com and enter your city or zip code.

Payson Mayor Kenny Evans recently decided to run for Gila County Supervisor District 3 (south Payson, Star Valley, to Young and south to Globe) and Vice Mayor Michael Hughes decided to run for mayor of Payson.

Hear these candidates at the next meeting of the Payson Tea Party, Tuesday, June 7, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at Tiny’s Family Restaurant on East Highway 260.

The Payson Tea Party will be featuring all local, county and state candidates every Tuesday night leading to the Aug. 30 Primary Election. For more information, call 928-951-6774.

Veterans Services director in town Wednesday

Col. Wanda Wright, director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services, will be in Payson at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8 at Messingers Funeral Home Chapel, 901 S. Westerly Rd. This is an opportunity for veterans, families of veterans and others to speak with the director of AZDVS. For more information, call Col. Bill Sahno, 928472-6617 or email colwsahno@gmail.com.

At the library

The Payson Public Library has planned the following special programs from Wednesday, June 7 through Friday, June 10 • June 7, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime • June 7, 2 p.m. – Computer programming to create a fun game, open to those 7 and older • June 8, 1:30 p.m. – Payson Rimstones Rock Club program for youth • June 9, 10:30 a.m. – Babytime • June 9, 2:30 p.m. – Ukulele class for those 9 to 18, required pre-registration, call 928474-9260 or stop by 328 N. McLane Rd. for details • June 10, 4 p.m. – Lego Family Fun.

Quilt show

The Strawberry Patchers present their 20th Annual Quilt Show this weekend.

The show is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 in the cultural hall of the Pine-Strawberry Community Center on Hwy. 87 in Pine. Admission is $2 per person; those bringing a non-perishable food item donation will receive a ticket for a quilt drawing to be held June 11.

Organizers say 105 quilted works will be displayed; there will also be vendors; plus tickets will be sold for the Dec. 1 raffle of the 2016 Opportunity Quilt members are crafting. The quilt is entitled “The Herd,” which is 98-inches-by-98-inches and depicts varying scenes of elk. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 3A

Contributed photo

“Summer Hummer” is the name of this beautiful art/pictorial quilt by Maureen Pastika. It was the winner of numerous awards at the Rim Country Quilt Roundup. Visitors to the Strawberry Patchers’ 20th Annual Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at the Pine Community Center Cultural Hall can see the work along with 104 other pieces.

Bingo at Senior Center

Bingo Bonanza takes place at the Payson Senion Center, 514 W. Main, at 1 p.m., Fridays. Proceeds benefit Payson Helping Payson.

Snacks and fun for all, no membership required.

At the Mazatzal Casino

There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529).

• Summer Spectacular, now through Sept.

5: Earn 2X entries every Monday! Drawings held July 2 — $500 Home Depot Gift Card (10 winners); July 3 — $500 cash (five winners); July 4 — $500 cash (five winners) and Grand Prize of a pontoon boat. More drawings held Sept. 3 — $2,300 cash (five winners); Sept.

4 — $500 cash (five winners); Sept. 5 — $500 cash (five winners) plus Grand Prize of a 2016 Fiat!

• Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Job Fair: June 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Oriental Buffet $10: June 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant.

Summer concert series

The wonderful Green Valley Park amphitheatre area and bandstand will again play host to a series of concerts under the stars this summer. The Payson Summer Concert

series takes place every Saturday in June and July, starting around 7 p.m. and ending about 9 p.m. Bring your family, a blanket and some treats and join in the fun.

Scheduled to perform: Bon Fire, June 11, band features local artists; Back Roads, June 18, this is a local band with medical professionals Mike Darnell, Scott Nossek, Jared Tenney, Mike Crossman and Steve Thompson; Junction 87, June 25, another local band and a perennial Best of Payson winner; Top Cats, July 2; Take Cover, July 4; Whiskey Rose, July 9; Back to the Fifties, July 16; The John Scott Band, Payson’s own “Rockin’ Blues Band,” July 23; Breaking Point, July 30.

The concert series is made possible with the support of SuddenLink and Majestic Rim Retirement Living.

group will help teens have fun through this creative workshop experience where they can express themselves in both written and spoken words. Song lyrics often evolve from this process.

A pre-event of the Payson Book Festival, which takes place in July, this event is provided in partnership with Arizona Humanities, Tucson Youth Poetry Slam and Spoken Futures Inc. Register before June 8 by calling 928468-9269 or send a message with name, age and contact details to info@paysonbookfestival.org. More information is on the teen poetry slam tab of the website www. paysonbookfestival.org.

Free Payson Teen Poetry Slam June 11

The annual Senior Connections Conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 24 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino.

The conference is free, but you must register in advance – the deadline to reserve a space is Friday, June 17. Look for brochures, which include registration material, around the area or call 520-836-2758 or 1-800-293-9393.

Topics planned for the day include legal and financial planning for seniors; day-today living with dementia and update on the community from Payson Police Chief Don Engler and an overview of community resources available to seniors.

Rim Country teens, ages 13-18, are invited to take part in a teen poetry slam, themed “Youth Voice: Words are Power” from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 11.

Teens can explore the power of words through slam poetry as they discuss youth issues, write about their experiences in a workshop and learn ways to perform written work. Winners receive prizes.

The program is free and includes lunch for participants at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson. Youth mentors from the Tucson Youth Poetry Slam

Senior Connections Conference returns

Lions Club offers flag service

The Lions of Payson will be flying 3-footby-5-foot American flags at businesses and homes throughout the Payson area during patriotic holidays. This patriotic display is a community service as well as a fund-raiser for Lions. Flag Day is coming up June 14.

For $36 a year, flags are prominently displayed either in ground sleeves or in wall brackets seven times on key holidays.

Proceeds serve the Lions Foundation eyesight and hearing program providing eye exams, eyeglasses and hearing aids to qualified, low-income individuals in the Payson area.

To participate, just sign up and the Lions will handle the rest. To join the program visit the club’s website at www.paysonlionsclub. com for the entry form. For more information, call 928-474-2176.

LOTTERIES Powerball (June 4) 16 20 22 43 64 (17) Mega Millions (June 3) 32 54 65 66 71 (10) The Pick (June 4) 17 18 19 35 43 44 Fantasy 5 (June 6) 4 5 30 31 36 Pick 3 (June 6) 067 5 Card Cash (June 6) 2D 4C KS 4S KD

rim country calendar

7

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Six-week self defense class for young women starts, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Expedition Church, 301 S. Colcord, cost is $20 per person, refunded if all classes attended, 928978-7497 • Tea Party hosts supervisor, mayoral candidates: 6 to 7:45 p.m., Tiny’s Family Restaurant

8

Wednesday • Meet with Col. Wanda Wright, Director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services: 10 a.m., Messinger Funeral Home Chapel, 901 S. Westerly Rd. • 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.

9

10

11

Looking ahead

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

• Strawberry Patchers’ 20th Annual Quilt Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pine Community Center Cultural Hall • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Bingo at Senior Center: 1 p.m., proceeds benefit Payson Helping Payson, open to all

• Strawberry Patchers’ 20th Annual Quilt Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pine Community Center Cultural Hall • 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 • Teen Poetry Slam, Youth Voice: Words are Power, noon to 4 p.m., free, with lunch provided, Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson, 928-468-9269

June 14 • Flag Day: contact the Lions of Payson about subscribing to their flag service - they provide hardware and flags and put flags up, 928-474-2176 June 17 • Deadline to register for Senior Connection Conference, to be held Friday, June 24, call 520-836-2758 or 1-800-293-9393 for details June 28 • Blood Drive: hospital, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday

Saturday

Friday

NEW 2015 Chrysler 200S STK# 15610

� GRANITE CRYSTAL � LEATHER INTERIOR � COMFORT GROUP � NAVIGATION

Northwest corner of Hwy 87 and Hwy 260

� V-6 POWER � 8 SPEED AUTO TRANS.

$31,375 MSRP -$4,736 Total Savings

$26,639 SALE PRICE

SAVE ! $ ,73 6 4 After All Incentives & Discounts + TTL Doc Fee of $389.00

ChapmanPayson.com • 928-474-5261 � WE WILL BUY YOUR CAR - NO OBLIGATION APPRAISALS

PAYSON ROUNDUP

OPINION

4A Tuesday, June 7, 2016

myview

lookback

The down and dirty on the mud run

• June 7, 1942: The Battle of Midway ended. The sea and air battle lasted four days. Japan lost four carriers, a cruiser, and 292 aircraft, and suffered 2,500 casualties. The U.S. lost the Yorktown, the destroyer USS Hammann, 145 aircraft, and suffered 307 casualties.

• June 8, 1948: A hand-built aluminum prototype labeled “No. 1” becomes the first vehicle to bear the name of Porsche. Dubbed the Type 356, the sports car used modified Volkswagen drivetrain components.

• June 7, 1962: The banking institution Credit Suisse opens the first drive-through bank in Switzerland. The branch featured eight glass pavilions, seven outfitted for left-hand drive cars and one for right-hand drive vehicles.

• June 6, 1981: More than 500 passengers are killed when their train plunges into the Baghmati River in India. The rail accident was caused by a Hindu engineer who slammed on the brakes to avoid a cow, considered a sacred animal.

• June 5, 1998: C-Span reported that Bob Hope had died. The report was false and had begun with an inaccurate obituary on the Associated Press website.

by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

I am not afraid of much, but like most, I don’t like to make a fool of myself, especially with a few hundred people watching.

About half way through the fourth annual Mogollon Monster Mud Run Saturday, my fear came to fruition.

After spotting DJ Craig Miller snapping photos of runners jumping out of two drainpipes into a deep pit of brown goop, I knew my moment had come to shine. I tossed myself out with a smile and waved my hands. I was going for showmanship.

Because of this, I forgot to breathe and took in a good amount of water. When I surfaced, a woman looked over and said I was bleeding.

Now it didn’t matter that I had stood covered in mud up to my eyeballs, having just thrown myself clumsily over half a dozen obstacles, fallen awkwardly into puddles made of God knows what kind of mud — my main concern was that someone would see I was injured.

The thought horrified me.

I used my muddy green sleeve to wipe away the mess, hoping the mud would clot the cut.

My boyfriend looked over and said it just made me look more hardcore.

It was then that I realized this race tests just about every fear and phobia.

Crawling up a cage of tires stacked four high, participants found themDJ Craig photo selves high off the ground. I met one man frozen at the top, one leg thrown over and the other firmly on the other side.

He looked down with dread — Acrophobia: the fear of heights.

Later, we crawled under the event center in old drainage pipes. It was nearly pitch black and we had to use our hands to find the walls and roof, dented down in sections — Nyctophobia: the fear of darkness.

On the other side, we ran up a huge berm of asphalt and threw ourselves down a water slide of chocolate milk mud — Aquaphobia: the fear of water.

In another puddle, we had to wade through some of the thickest, chunkiest mud. It stuck to our calves like concrete. How they made that mud I’ll never know. For some, the thought is probably too much to handle — Misophobia: morbid and irrational fear of dirt.

In the Coliseum of Terror, where participants wind up after running through three miles of course, they are confronted with a myriad of challenges. One of the most challenging is a contraption of tarps stapled to wood braces. Orange colored water fills the plastic and participants must crawl under the heavily weighted down tarps.

It is both tiresome and suffocating with the water weighing down heavily on your back — Claustrophobia: the fear of small spaces.

You then have to crawl under several sets of logs through muddy moats. As the water fills your ears, you can’t help but realize this is mud from an event center that holds frequent rodeos — Mysophobia: the fear of germs.

And to top it all off, spectators watch the entire thing — Atychiphobia: fear of failure and Katagelophobia: being embarrassed.

Fifty-four minutes after starting my third Mudder, I jogged across the finish line hand-in-hand with my boyfriend and didn’t even think about my bloody cut.

I had overcome a fear that day and looked pretty formidable doing it.

guestcomment

Rim Country residents: It’s time to review where we live by

Greg McKelvey

pine resident

Sally and I have lived full time in Pine since 2004 and owned a cabin here for four years prior.

Moving out of Scottsdale was a choice we made as much to return to our rural roots as leaving the cluttered expanding Phoenix metroplex. Seems the Valley of the Sun and Tucson have morphed from a safe haven for asthmatics to live into huge sprawling expanses, overgrown now with the non-native vegetation people had migrated away from. Newscasts and pharmacies post pollen levels and sell medications by the boatload. Water is scarce, yet more than 80 percent of the household usage is for plants that would die if left unirrigated. That is only in the Valley, right? Look again.

Pine is a small isolated unincorporated patch of private land within large national forests. Our boundaries are more than survey corners; they are 100-yard-wide thinned Firewise defensible space zones designed to keep forest fires from encroaching into our burg, or is it to keep fire that might start in Pine from finding the national forest.

We often have mixed feelings about the natural setting — the beauty of the place to which we’ve fled and now have started to modify. We like hummingbirds, but fear snakes. We want to be out of Phoenix or California, then want to make this place more like “home.”

We live in the Mogollon Rim Country in the middle of huge national forests. I suggest it is time to take stock of where we live and perhaps, just perhaps, reassess our values and actions.

The Mogollon Rim Country is home to the largest stand of ponderosa pine forest on the entire planet! It is not the TV series “Bonanza,” it is where we live. To the families suffering from the summer heat, the Rim is a cool place to camp and fish. To the hikers, it is wonderful trails below. Winter visitors can frolic in snow for the first time. They can see eagles and count birds. The hunters draw tags for elk, bear, turkey, deer and quail. We can cut Christmas trees with a permit. Topographically, it is a massive break in the earth’s topography stretching diagonally across Arizona into New Mexico.

The sheer escarpment is nearly 2,000 feet high.

The geologists see the Rim as the transition zone between quiet tablelands of the Colorado Plateau and massive tectonics Basin and Range of the southern deserts. In boring technical terms, the Mogollon Rim is the mid- to late Tertiary extensional faulting between two very different types of landscapes that occur in Arizona. This transition zone is also the topographic expression between these provinces and results in major contrasts in the distribution of population, agriculture, industry, water supply and tourist attractions.

In short, the Mogollon Rim marks the geologic, socioeconomic and topographic transition zone between what the world sees as Arizona (Saguaro cactus deserts), and the hidden secret that Arizona is home to the larg-

est stand of ponderosa pines on the planet. Its waters feed both the Colorado and Salt rivers.

And is topographic high at over 7,500 feet between Arizona towns of the same elevation; Winslow (4,849 feet) and Payson (4,890 feet above sea level).

Rim Country is a way of life as well, not the big city, but rather a mix of small towns and rural living where commercial deliveries need a street address and much of the population only has a post office box.

The Mogollon Rim Country is people living, visiting, hunting, fishing, catching, hiking, camping, birding, and snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, boating, riding bulls and roping a calf. It is car shows, photographing, arts, a new university campus, shopping, caring, giving, helping, and golfing, with clubs and fun groups. It is craft fairs, parades, fireworks, and fine dining. It is the unique Rim Country.

Now that too appears to be changing.

And the Rim Country and Pine are home to elk, deer, wild turkeys, javelina, rabbits, coyote, mice, bats, bees, gray fox, black bear, gnats, raccoons, mountain lions, squirrels, birds, rattlesnakes, skunks, wasps, ants, tarantulas, black widow and many more varieties of spiders, oh and a whole lot more. This list of what lives here is long and to me, exciting. It is part of why we moved here and I have seen all of the above critters and a few more I cannot identify right here in good old top of the hill in Pine. We had a rattlesnake living under our deck for years and we taught our family how to respect them. Residents and landscapers kill these spectacular animals and now we have more mice than our big old cat can control.

I think we need to remember we are visitors and guests here in one of the unique places on the entire third rock from the sun. I am constantly reminded that the evolution of people bringing with them the very plants that drove them to the Southwest 10 decades ago

is happening right here. We plant nonnative trees and flowers to beautify what is already a magnificent place. Then we complain when the elk eat the flowers and walk on entryway soils. Bad elk!

Seems the collective “we” do not want to encourage the deer to visit our yards either.

Case in point; when I approached my homeowners association board about setting up a bird photography station on my vacant lot, board members expressed serious concerns about a small pond that might attract the unwanted elk and deer. Well, I do want to continue to see them, and I consider it a privilege to watch them raise their young, forage and rut in the fall. And they are welcome to eat whatever they want. I have learned not to plant food for them, but they are welcome to eat, bed down and bugle their heads off anytime they want. Same goes for the puma, javelina, fox and the bear.

We did have a bear visitor several years ago that was ultimately killed. That big young sow passed garbage and ambled along without any damage except to the fear she awakened in some. Shame on us to choose who we want around and what we do not. Kill the mistletoe, save the hummingbirds, kill the snakes, seeds for the sparrows, squash the spider, suet for the flickers and keep the elk away.

When will there be a sustainable balance again? Guess it depends on where we think we live. My idea to set up a bird photographic station was not to attract the elk, but make no mistake they are always welcome.

Humans are the most invasive species ever in the + 4.6 billion years of Earth history and it appears we are yet again proving it here in Pine.

Seems timely to review where we live, what we value and make sure we do not ruin, for personal or reasons of fear, what is here.

Where do we live?

Payson Roundup 708 N. Beeline Highway • Payson, AZ 85541 Phone: 928-474-5251 • Fax: (928) 474-1893 • E-mail: editor@payson.com • Website: payson.com

Julie Williams

Operations Manager Ext. 107

Gary Tackett Director of Sales Ext. 117

John Stanton................Advertising Sales, ext. 103 Steve Ray......................Advertising Sales, ext. 105 Paula Van Buskirk....Classified/legal ads, ext. 102 Pia Wyer...................... Digital media mgr., ext. 119 Sherrie McQuerrey........ Production mgr., ext. 109

Teresa McQuerrey Alexis Bechman Michele Nelson Keith Morris Patty Behm

Pete Aleshire Editor in Chief ext. 115

Reporter, ext. 113 Reporter, ext. 112 Reporter, ext. 120 Reporter, ext. 114 Circulation mgr., ext. 108

Melinda McQuerrey, Jay Cooper, production; Dave Rawsthorne, photo technician; Bob Earl, head pressman.

Subscription Rates: Single copy, 75 cents. Single copy (mail), $3.00. Mail delivery: One year out-of-county, $68 plus tax. One year in-county, $65 plus tax. Home delivery: One year, $41 plus tax. Subscribers, if your carrier misses a delivery, please call by 11 a.m. the following day. The Payson Roundup reserves the right to reject advertising and edit copy that it considers objectionable. Liability for any error in advertising shall not exceed the value of the actual space in which the error occurs and shall be satisfied by correction in the next issue. No portion of the Payson Roundup may be used in any manner without the expressed written consent of the publisher. The Payson Roundup (USPS 424-180) is published each Tuesday and Friday by WorldWest Limited Liability Company. Periodical postage paid at the post office at Payson, AZ 85547. POSTMASTER: Proud member of Printed Send address changes to the Payson Roundup, Arizona Newspaper on 100% Association Recycled Paper 708 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson, AZ 85541. © 2016

By submitting opinions, articles, photographs, poems, or other creative works, you grant the Payson Roundup a nonexclusive license to publish, copy and distribute your work, while acknowledging that you are the author of the work.

letterspolicy The Roundup en­ courages you to share your views. Letters should be kept to approximately 400 words or fewer. Letters will be edited for length, grammar, style and accuracy. Each submission must include a name, address and phone number for verification. The Round­up reserves the right to withhold letters found to be objectionable or otherwise inappropriate. Letters should stick to issues and avoid personal attacks.

By submitting letters, poems, or other creative works, you grant the Roundup a nonexclusive license to publish, copy and distribute your work, while acknowledging that you are the author of the work. Send letters to: Editor, PO Box 2520, Payson, AZ 85547; or e-mail editor@payson.com

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 7, 2016

5A

Mayor says no highway bypass by

Keith Morris

roundup staff reporter

It’s not exactly like computers taking over, but Payson Mayor Kenny Evans says this town needs the kind of artificial intelligence Steven Spielberg envisioned in A-I. OK, maybe not an actual robot boy, but AI just the same.

The mayor said a proposed highway bypass to relieve the traffic congestion on Highways 87 and 260 isn’t happening in our lifetimes, so folks better just focus their attention on other ways to funnel miles of cars and trucks through our little town as smoothly as possible during the busy holiday weekends.

Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day are the summer holidays when traffic tends to snarl, and growl, and grow and leave the caravan of motorized vehicles passing through our town slowed to a crawl.

Evans said a Virginia company run by former Director of the U.S. Department of Transportation Mary Peters studied the problems with traffic congestion at busy times each year in Payson and made some recommendations.

Among them, an advanced traffic sensor system designed to improve the flow of traffic on

a continual basis.

“A whole series of things (was recommended), including some technology that literally uses artificial intelligence to decide traffic flow, traffic light flow through the community, some changes to traffic patterns along 87 and 260, all of which costs money,” Evans said.

“So the ultimate solution is going to be we’ve got to convince ADOT that, although it costs a lot of money, this is a state highway and they need to invest in this technology because it would be far more efficient use of their capital than to try to look at engineering a bypass around the community that would cost hundreds of millions of dollars.”

So town officials have been working to make sure ADOT is aware how bad the problem caused by so many vehicles passing through Payson at the same time really is several times a year.

But the mayor said ADOT moves at its own pace and added that a bypass designed to allow drivers to wave at Payson as they cruise on by headed to the the Rim, the White Mountains, or wherever, isn’t on the ADOT agenda because of the enormous cost of such a project.

“A bypass is not going to happen in our lifetime,” Evans said.

“The cost, the TIA, the traffic impact analysis, it doesn’t justify the hundreds of millions of dollars that it would cost to develop a bypass. So, what we’ve done has been to try to work with ADOT to try to identify what causes our tremendous traffic

backups, not only in the summer months, but even during the winter months when we have a busy weekend and try to come up with some potential solutions to that.”

Evans tried to make it clear to ADOT officials that a solution to the traffic problem several weekends a year in Payson, as well as Star Valley, benefits not only local residents, but also those trying to get somewhere else through Payson.

“Thirty-five to 40,000 people live in northern Gila County,” he said. “But we’re trying to make sure ADOT knows it’s not for the 40,000, it’s for the 10 million that travel here.”

The mayor said the challenge is to move vehicles through town at a steady pace, while also attracting enough visitors to hang out for lunch and to maybe peek into a shop after filling up the gas tank.

“Mary Peters’ company that’s come and looked at our traffic, has done an analysis,” he said.

“So we’re trying to take the best ideas from every source that we can get and say, what can we do to get traffic to flow better through town and at the same time create an opportunity for people who want to stop here and shop here to feel like this is a friendly community in which they can get off the road and then get back on the road if they need to.”

Evans said Peters’ company studied a Tennessee town similar to Payson.

“It’s a gateway to the Smokey Mountains,” Evans said. “So it’s

similar to Payson. Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel…

Millions of vehicles travel through here in the summer.

There’s a series of things we can do.”

One involves a sensor technology that regulates signal lights based on traffic.

“It’s sort of an eye in the sky,” Evans said. “It’s artificial intelligence. We have a computer system now, which is better than what we had before that. But it can’t read traffic patterns and make adjustments.”

Evans said the town invited State Board of Transportation members here last summer to experience the traffic problems for themselves.

“We’re continuing to put pressure on them,” Evans said. “We want to bring them back again, this time hopefully on a holiday weekend. We’ve got to convince ADOT they need to invest in this.”

He said millions of dollars are needed for that and other possible solutions to the traffic problem in Payson. But he said it all doesn’t have to happen at once.

“Each phase can be part of series of steps rather than all in one,” Evans said.

Evans said area residents will soon be able to avoid the intersection at the center of the problem — Highways 87 and 260 — with the completion of a beltway.

That’s expected to be completed when the road that currently dead-ends behind Walmart is extended to McLane Road as part of a subdivision going in behind Walmart.

Please call me for your real estate needs!

Patricia Callahan (928) 970-4140

BISHOP REALTY

Free TV Listings inside every Friday Payson Roundup

Old treasures made new

Do you own a piece of jewelry that’s worth more than its weight in gold to you ... but it’s been damaged or worn through the years?

Bring it to us for a free cleaning and inspection. We can ...

* Rebuild the prongs * Replace or rebuild the shank * Repair or replace the head * Restore it to new condition

(All services performed with a generous helping of love!)

“Celebrating “Celebrating 32 29 years in the Rim Rim Country” Country”

Payson Village Shopping Center • 474-9126 www.paysonjewelers.com WE GOLD SILVER COINS We BuyBUY Gold, Silver, OldAND Coins and NativeAND American Jewelry

9

Study suggests other ways to ease summer traffic congestion

“Opening doors and closing sales”

OpenMonday-Friday Monday-Friday9:30-5:00, 9:00-5:00, Saturday Open Saturday 9:00-2:00 9:30-2:00

jim quinlan named hero of education at final board meeting At Jim Quinlan’s last board meeting, Superintendent Greg Wyman recognized him as a true HERO of education. “We appreciate you making the difference for the kids, community and most importantly our staff,” he said.

Quinlan worked at Payson Unified School District from 1985 to 2004 serving as an English teacher and basketball coach. After leaving PUSD, Quinlan started working at Gila Community College as its English teacher and continues to do so today.

Wyman said because Quinlan wished to serve the community on a deeper level, he decided to run for the school board in 2011.

Wyman said not only did Quinlan serve in the district, but family members did as well.

His wife Barbara currently works as a fifthgrade teacher and his son Byron and daughter Bri also taught at PUSD. “For this career’s worth of service to Payson and to the Payson Unified School District, we would like to say thank you,” said Wyman.

Quinlan received the recognition with a few words of his own.

“This (service on the board) has given me a different insight in education,” he said. “I just hope this board continues to build relationships with teachers and students.”

Payson gets new deputy district ranger Payson District Ranger Debbie Cress has more backup to help her handle the thousands of acres in the northern Tonto National Forest between Young and Payson — Deputy District Ranger Brad Cooper.

Cooper joined the Payson Ranger District the last week of May, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday crowds.

“We are pleased that Brad has accepted our offer to move to Payson,” said Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth. “His background in forestry and national environmental planning will be ben-

eficial as he joins the Tonto National Forest.”

The Forest Service said the Tonto is one of the most complex and heavily visited national forests in the nation.

“Brad will have plenty to keep him busy in the north part of the forest,” said Bosworth.

Cooper comes to Payson from the Umatilla National Forest in the Pacific Northwest. He has a strong background in the NEPA process and forestry.

His wife and two children have accompanied him to his new assignment.

“I am excited to have Brad join our program of work and contribute to the many projects we have within Payson, Young and all the communities we serve,” said Cress. “From the Four Forest Restoration Initiative to fire protection and our many recreation destinations, Brad will have a great opportunity to develop his collaboration and leadership skills with the Forest Service.”

www.rimcountrychamber.com (928) 474-4515

YOU CAN CUT WITH A FORK Your hometown butcher offers quality meats at comparable prices!

Open Wed, Thur, Fri 9-5 Sat 9-4 Closed Sun, Mon, Tue

CHARLIE’S

Old Fashioned Sausage & Fresh Meats

405 S. Beeline, Ste. A • 474-2085

CIRCULAR THINKING ACROSS 1 Typo, e.g.

8 Having two of each chromosome 15 German-born writer Hermann 20 Of the king of beasts 21 Improve 22 Fungal spore sac 23 Its sheets have holes in them 25 Used all of 26 90 degrees from norte 27 Tax org.

28 Posed 29 Not dismissive of 30 Hasty flight 32 Suffix with confident 34 Follow through with 36 Get in return, as profits 37 It’s raised in some opening ceremonies 42 They may be attached to fobs 44 Brazil’s ___ Paulo 45 Educ. org.

46 Hose flaw 48 “Yond Cassius has ___ and hungry look”: Caesar 49 Lie next to 51 Added wing 53 Overcrowd 55 Rotating subway gate 59 Germany’s Adenauer 61 Gorilla, e.g.

63 Mobiles, e.g.

67 Group jargon 68 CBS hit 69 European country 70 Tool ___ 71 Learning centers with many mats 76 Stat for Ruth 78 Pizza topping 79 Co. bigwig 80 Turbaned believers ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE

83 Big top 86 Moo ___ shrimp 87 New hand distribution 88 Get ___ on the wrist 89 Big truck 91 Start for law 93 Other, to José 94 Revelation nation 98 Little boys 100 H lead-in 102 “___ Sharkey” (’70s sitcom) 103 Stump, e.g.

107 Bling seller 110 Circle dance 111 Rome home 113 Pluralized -y 114 Doc treating tinnitus 115 Made a barking noise 117 The “SI” of WYSIWYG 119 “___ for Alibi” 121 Rakish guy 125 Spitz’s kin 126 Theme of this puzzle 129 Uncle Ben’s products 130 Lease 131 Salts 132 About to cry 133 Conceives 134 Unfavorable DOWN 1 Vogue competitor 2 1910s-’20s autos 3 Plant part 4 11th-century Italian theologian 5 Game draw 6 With no restrictions 7 Physics Nobelist Simon van der ___ 8 Dict. info 9 Maintaining equilibrium 10 Letters after upsilons 11 Sri ___ 12 Next up 13 AriZona drink 14 German “the” 15 Padlocked fastener 16 Language devised in 1887 17 First division of an act 18 Catch a few rays 19 Prevents, in legalese 24 “Likely story” 29 As soon as 31 Galaxy extra 33 Gore and Green 35 Olive of old funny pages 37 Honshu metropolis

© 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved.

38 Part of AFL 39 Wee miss 40 “Iron Man” Ripken 41 Needle-nosed fish 43 With 96-Down, discuss in detail 47 Spanish for “cats” 50 “Iliad” locale 52 Old dog star 54 Kind, decent person 56 Rough pen drawing 57 Hawaiian garland 58 D.C. winter hrs.

60 Bread box?

62 Mountain climbing aids 64 Tie, as Nikes 65 Canyon sound 66 Jack-a-___ (hybrid dog) 68 “White Men ___ Jump” 69 Show hosts, for short 72 Votes against 73 Chip brand 74 Ending for many sugars 75 ___ deck (part of a cruise ship) 76 Rival of JVC 77 “Encore!,” in 111-Across 81 Brother of Groucho 82 One-master

84 Followed 85 Wake ___ the crack of dawn 86 Tangential topic 87 Energized 90 USAF rank 92 Minister’s study: Abbr.

95 Graph paper pattern 96 See 43-Down 97 Ground, as grinders 99 Eur. country 101 Ob-___ (delivery doc) 103 Impede 104 Team newbie 105 Beethoven symphony nickname 106 Mozart’s “Eine ___ Nachtmusik” 108 Morales of “Mi Familia” 109 Large step 112 Gossip girl?

116 Not taxing 118 “___ it!” (fielder’s call) 120 “___ girl!”

122 ___ about 123 Boho-chic boots 124 Livy’s “to be” 126 Prefix with centennial 127 Scale amts.

128 Toyota acronym before “4”

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 7, 2016

6A

A community partnership between Gila County and

PAYSON ROUNDUP

Collective impact: Innovative solutions in rural public health

Metro Creative Services photo

Parents and grandparents are every child’s first teachers, so taking time to read with them during the summer and doing other projects to keep their educational skills current helps prevent setbacks when they return to school in the fall.

Limiting ‘learning loss’ this summer From Gila County Research spanning 100 years has proven that students lose ground academically when they are out of school for the summer. This phenomenon is referred to as “Summer Learning Loss” and while there is documented loss of overall academic skills and knowledge, the most prevalent areas are math, reading and spelling.

Studies have shown that students lose two months of grade level equivalency and the impact is cumulative. By the end of the fifth grade, some children are nearly three grade equivalents behind their peers in reading.

Skills lost in the summer slows students’ progress toward thirdgrade reading proficiency, and exacerbates the achievement gap between those students who do not participate in summer enrichment programs and those that do.

Library summer reading programs are effective in promoting and improving reading. A recent Harvard study found that reading books over the summer months had similar impacts on fall reading achievement as having attended summer school and the achievement occurred regardless

of the type of books read.

While parents may not be able to halt all summer learning loss, there are many ways to reduce it.

• Participate in your local library’s Summer Reading Program.

• Set aside time for reading, and consider forming a summer book club with your child.

• Build a digital learning summer camp utilizing free resources and apps. Websites such as www.icivics.org and http://en.childrenslibrary.org/ encourage learning.

• Engage your child in fun writing projects, such as keeping a journal about his or her summer vacation or writing letters to family, friends, or a pen pal.

• Seek out enrichment programs in your community.

• Emphasize math skills by helping your child manage his or her own budget, practice fractions through cooking activities, or discover how math plays a role in a favorite sport (i.e., baseball batting averages).

• For children age birth to 5, enroll in the local Imagination Library Program, supported by the Gila County Library District and First Things First.

From Gila County Although our country has made astounding advancements in medicine and public health, considerable public health challenges persevere. Some of the main health care issues facing America today include diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer and communicable diseases. Many of these pressing health care issues can be impacted by people making healthier lifestyle choices, and yet, an inexplicable resistance to change persists in our society.

Over the last decade there has been a shift in the mindset of public health officials when it comes to behavior change. Previously, education was thought to have the most profound effect on a population’s behavior: if we teach people what they “should” be doing, they will eventually see the light and make the necessary changes. The education mindset places responsibility on the individual and considers any deviation from healthfulness a “personal choice.”

However, when attempting to impact an issue as complicated as chronic disease rates, the only way to move the needle is to have large groups of people making incremental changes in their lifestyle — especially in the areas of healthy eating and physical activity. This requires integration across multiple areas of influence: where individuals live, learn, work, play and pray.

Fortunately, public health professionals now have a better understanding of how individuals’ decisions can be influenced by the policies that govern them, the systems they operate within, and the environments they frequent. Although there are many advantages to living in rural communities, there are also unique considerations when it comes to health — especially public health. Ultimately, rural communities experience their greatest struggles when it comes to accessing health care, healthy food and safe places to exercise.

There are fewer resources available to public health officials to make an impact on populations with some of the more critical conditions in Arizona. In short, they are expected to do more with less.

All of this means that public health workers in rural counties must be innovative in their approach to population health. This should include partnering with organizations with

PARTNERS IN HEALTH

similar objectives in order to share and maximize resources. For example, a hospital might have money to contribute, a health department may be able to contribute personnel, and a municipality might have some insight about how to navigate a particular project. By partnering with other organizations, public health officials are able to accomplish far more than any one organization alone. This is considered a collective impact approach.

Michael O’Driscoll, director of the Gila County Department of Public Health (GCDPH), reports that his department began to integrate a policy, various systems, and an environmental perspective into their efforts about five years ago when they were awarded the Health in Arizona Policies (HAPI) grant. Last year, GCDPH received a small grant to perform a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for the Pinal Creek Trail project, a proposed 7.7mile trail following the Pinal Creek through the heart of Globe. The Miami School District simultaneously completed an HIA on the Lee Kornegay Project, a proposed playground and trail development on the Lee Kornegay Middle School campus in Miami, Ariz. Both of these HIAs focused on improving environments in Gila County, ultimately bolstering the work that began with the HAPI grant.

The HIAs turned out to be important for two reasons. First, they brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from the community to discuss the potential health impacts of these projects. Secondly, by asking for community input, awareness was raised for the need to have more health improvement projects in our communities.

Shortly after completing the HIAs, GCDPH, in partnership with Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, finished a Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The CHA gathered input from Gila County residents and health care organizations to develop a snapshot of

public health in Gila County and the CHIP provided an action plan for implementing a number of seemingly small behavioral changes, which should reap large scale rewards in our communities.

O’Driscoll said his department has been able to move forward to address rural public health issues because of the solid backing received from the Gila County Board of Supervisors. Chairman Michael A. Pastor said, “This board supports the collective impact approach, particularly with respect to public health, because the process first acknowledges the necessity to combine resources, which then allows us to create partnerships and capitalize on existing efforts in order to make a difference. We have to be more creative and more innovative in our approaches.

Using the power of collective impact, our staff can partner with other local organizations — hospitals, municipalities, and school districts — that have the common goal of improving public wellness and our environments, ultimately making our communities as vibrant and healthy as possible.”

GCDPH was recently awarded a nutrition and physical activity grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant is known as SNAP-Ed, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education program, under the Arizona Nutrition Network created by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Recommendations and conclusions from both the Pinal Creek Trail and Lee Kornegay HIA reports were included in the grant application so that past efforts could be demonstrated and expanded, moving the local coalition closer to the intended collective impact.

The programs developed with this funding will help tremendously in addressing the health needs identified in the CHA, including access to healthy foods and safe spaces to exercise. By collaborating with schools on wellness policies, physical activity opportunities and food environments on campuses the coalition will be able to improve the health of schoolchildren in the area and have a positive impact on future generations. By partnering with farmers markets in Gila County, the coalition can increase awareness, access and visibility of healthy foods, and encourage broader use by residents in the communities served.

County public fiduciary provides safety, security to vulnerable From Gila County Society’s most vulnerable population often need advocates to assist them in ensuring that the rights and independence of each individual are preserved, regardless of age or condition. It is the responsibility of the public fiduciary to serve as court appointed guardian, conservator and personal representative when there is no other person or corporation qualified and willing to serve.

There is a public fiduciary office active in every county in Arizona and the current public fiduciary for Gila County is Tiffany Poarch. The public fiduciary office currently has a staff of seven who perform a combination of legal, financial, human service and investigative functions in carrying out their responsibilities. The office presently administers approximately 80 guardianships, conservatorships and decedent estates.

“The goal of the public fiduciary is to afford dignity to each person, and we at Gila County are very proud of our public fiduciary office,” says District III Supervisor John Marcanti. “The entire staff works hard to ensure that the clients are well served, and that their well-being and estates are protected,” he added.

The public fiduciary is an independent and impartial public official, whose role in serving as guardian and conservator is to balance protection with autonomy, thereby ensuring

that protected persons may live in the way they choose with the support of family and friends. The public fiduciary is accountable to clients, the court and the public at large.

The public fiduciary has a duty to maximize the quality of life, independence, and estate of incapacitated adults, and in carrying out this mission, the public fiduciary ensures an application is made for all available public benefits, the least restrictive living arrangement is maintained, and all necessary medical and personal care is provided for all clients. The management of each estate is performed in a fiscally responsible manner in compliance with standard accounting practices.

Guardianship and/or conservatorship are appropriate only when a person is unable to manage his/her person or property and consequently are in danger of abuse, victimization, or substantial danger to health. If these elements can be proven by clear and convincing evidence in court, the person may need a guardian and/or conservator to make decisions for him/her. All other possibilities for resolution of the client’s issues should be exhausted, and may include: • Referral to other agencies for appropriate services.

• Counseling with the client, personally, to mobilize resources or to help the client accept the services that are available. Often this step is sufficient; a client may accept difficult

changes in his/her life if someone takes the time and effort to show they care.

• If the client appears genuinely unable to manage his/her affairs, encourage the family or close friends to accept responsibility for the client and become guardian/conservator if necessary.

Physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, attorneys, state and local agencies, and members of the general public refer cases to the public fiduciary. The fact that a person is elderly, mentally ill, developmentally or physically disabled does not necessarily indicate a need for guardianship or conservatorship.

Based upon the reports submitted, the court will render a decision as to the need for guardianship and/or conservatorship.

It is important to note that the wards or protected persons for whom the public fiduciary is appointed guardian and/or conservator are not supported by any county funds or administrative budget funds of the public fiduciary’s office. All support for the wards or protected persons comes from their own estate.

The Gila County public fiduciary’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., MondayFriday, except holidays and can be reached by calling 928-425-3149; fax 928-425-5287.

Staff is also available by cellphone for emergencies after-hours, weekends and holidays at 928-701-1637 and 928-701-8800.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 7, 2016

7A

A community partnership between Gila County and

PAYSON ROUNDUP

High fructose corn syrup possibly a Cold War plot So one of my conspiracy theorist to be confused with regular old corn sources put me onto a hot theory. syrup. HFCS is sweeter than regular The Soviets have been sabotaging us! corn syrup because it contains both The plot goes back to the 1970s, says fructose and glucose. Corn syrup, on my friend, glancing furtively around the the other hand, has only glucose. parking garage, where he insisted we Interestingly, food scientists say the meet. I don’t know his name: he insisted nation’s obesity epidemic started at I call him “deep dish” and never use his about the same time the food industry name. started slipping HFCS into every food He says the Soviets hatched a fiend- product you can imagine. Come to think ish plot to make us sterile, fat, short- of it, a dramatic rise in diabetes and lived and stupid — so we couldn’t liver problems also arose at about that remember our missile codes. Moreover, point. they drugged us with a secret contamProblem is, no one has actually provinant in our food source that would en HFCA has caused obesity. make us less interSo I dug deeper, ested in acquiring recalling the fear of new territory. my source’s face in The The sinister ingrethe darkened parkHealthy dient is now pervaing garage. sive in the American I found a study. diet — showing up in Oh, the studies! almost everything we University of Utah

by Michele Nelson eat and drink. researchers fed mice He looked once a diet made up of 25 more over his shoulder, leaned toward percent sugar, either from sucralose me and whispered in my ear: “HFCS.” (common table sugar) or high-fructose “HFCS?” I asked, puzzled. corn syrup. The researchers found the Somewhere in the parking garage female mice had most of the ill effects.

— a car backfired. I think it was a car Female mice eating the HFCS diet backfire. died at almost twice the rate of the mice His little eyes bulged. “I’ve said too eating table sugar. Their birth rates much,” he hissed, and scurried off into also dropped by a quarter. the depths of the parking garage.

But even the sugar diet, had all kinds So I turned to Mother Google, seek- of ill effects on the hapless but happy ing the telltale trail of the conspiracy. mice as the control group, getting their HFCS. calories from a variety of less metabolically toxic sources.

High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Moreover, the HFCS mice not only I went deeper.

So it turns out, HFCS did indeed got fatter and had fewer babies, they infiltrate the American diet starting in proved less willing to defend territory the 1970s. A sugar made from corn and from other mice.

In another study, this one by UCLA chemically modified to make it extra sweet, it’s the food additive that makes researchers publishing in the Journal of soda sweet and pizza crust shiny and Physiology, could not directly attribute delicious. Americans get about 25 per- HFCS as the cause of memory loss, but cent of their daily calories from either revealed that consumption of a lot of HFCS or sucrose — table sugar. fructose slows down the brain hurting Turns out, a Japanese researcher your ability to “learn and remember.” developed an enzyme that produces Yikes. high fructose corn syrup, which is not The more I looked, the worse it got.

FOODIE

Turns out, sucrose goes directly into the blood stream — which is bad enough. But it also affects glucose levels. Glucose is another form of sugar, but it’s the version that the cells actually turn into energy. If you eat sucrose, it gets into the brain and triggers a signal that you’re full so you stop popping those sugar cubes.

By contrast, HFCS is chemically bound to glucose. It goes straight to the liver for processing. The liver then converts the fructose into fat and other dangerous metabolic substances — like free radicals. As a result, people who eat a lot of HFCS have a great chance of developing obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure and liver problems.

More recent research has linked the metabolic effects of HFCS to heart disease as well.

Diabolical!

Of course, I also found studies suggesting that it’s probably the 10- or 20-fold increase in all kinds of sugar that’s messing with us. HFCS hits the liver hard — but it only built on the damage done by the sharp rise in all kinds of sugar, as our sweet tooth went wild.

Still, HFCS kicked all kinds of bad stuff into gear.

But how could the Soviets have tricked us into putting such a harmful additive into almost all our food?

I dug deeper.

Then I found the smoking gun.

Nixon. Richard Nixon.

I unearthed a piece by “Guardian” writer Jaques Peretti, who laid out the history of how Nixon introduced HFCS to our diets, supposedly to stabilize food prices, introduced HFCS to the states.

“The story begins in 1971. Richard Nixon was facing re-election. The Vietnam War was threatening his popularity at home, but just as big an issue with voters was the soaring cost of food.

If Nixon were to survive, he needed food prices to go down, and that required getting a very powerful lobby on board

Plan for family health, safety during a disaster From Gila County Gila County’s landscape and climate put it at a high risk for wildfires. With more than 682 wildfires statewide to date and 53,097 acres burned, with several in Gila County, fire season is officially underway in Arizona.

The State Forestry Department advises that the areas of Arizona that are full of fuel (resulting from the spring rains) are most at risk. The highest fire danger in Gila County includes all of northern Gila County and the Mogollon Rim. During the fire season

• Prepare your home and the area around it (within 30 feet) for fire season by removing stray brush, debris, propane canisters, yard chemicals, combustible fabrics (i.e., sun shades made of polyester fibers) and anything else that may serve as an ignition or fuel source.

• It is important to follow both Gila County and Tonto National Forest fire restrictions at all times. These can limit or restrict campfires, fireworks, smoking and other activities, but it can also save lives. Report any incidence of illegal outdoor burning or firework activity to your local fire department.

• Review your family communications plan to make sure you have evacuation guidelines in the event of a fire.

• Create or replenish a disaster supply kit for your car to have in the event of an evacuation or emergency.

During a wildfire

• Stay informed of fire stage by using social media, weather alerts, television news, and radio.

• Follow instructions from local officials.

American Red Cross photo

A variety of emergency preparedness kits can be purchased from the American Red Cross, which also has lists of supplies recommended for such kits if you’d rather make your own.

• Call the fire department immediately if you see flames or witness lightning strike damage.

Do not try to extinguish a large fire yourself.

Getting prepared

District I Supervisor Tommie C. Martin said, “You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. There is no way to predict if help will be available right away or not for several days.”

Be prepared before an emergency. Having a plan ahead of time provides a greater chance for successfully coping with urgent and unexpected circum-

stances. Families may not be together during a disaster, so it is important to plan in advance and know how to respond in different situations. Examples include how you contact each other and where you will reunite after the threat is over.

The Gila County Health and Emergency Services Department sponsors http://readygila.com/, a website which provides a wide variety of information, planning assistance and suggestions for emergency preparedness kits.

A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you.

You will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them.

Other disaster/emergency preparedness resources The county’s website, http://readygila.com/ is not the only resource available on the Internet to help prepare for a disaster or emergency situation.

Multiple sites can be found by simply doing a Google search on “emergency” or “disaster preparedness.”

What follows is a brief sample of some the sites: www.redcross.org www.emergency.cdc.gov

www.lds.org.topics/emergencypreparedness www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencypreparedness http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/ Pages/safety-at-home-emergency-preparedness. aspx (this is the National Safety Council) http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/ safety-in-the-home/emergency-preparedness (this is the National Fire Prevention Association).

Metro Creative Service photo

Federal subsidies bumped up U.S. corn production and its many by-products.

— the farmers,” wrote Peretti.

Nixon appointed a new Secretary of Agriculture to do the job — Earl Butz.

He had a whole new vision for U.S. food production. His philosophy was “get big or get out,” said his obituary.

Wonder what he would think of our current obesity epidemic? We sure did go big!

Butz created the huge farms we see today, mostly bent on producing corn.

So the Nixon Administration did two things.

First, they slapped a tax on sugar — a huge import at the time.

Second, they provided massive farm subsidies to encourage domestic pro-

duction of corn.

So all that corn was soon transformed into High Fructose Corn Syrup, a substance that cost virtually nothing and made food addictively deliciously.

The food industry went wild.

And we got fat.

But why would Richard Nixon do such a thing.

Well, he did go to China ...

Nah. Can’t be.

Still, I can’t shake the sound of my terrified informant scuttling off through the darkened parking garage.

And I thought — just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 7, 2016

8A

Oldest Rodeo claim not a contentious debate Payson, Prescott and other towns have a place in history of rodeo by

Justin Emerson

cronkite news service

The day of the annual rodeo is here. Bill Armstrong walks in front of the chutes that will hold the animals. They are empty. So are the stands. Armstrong isn’t worried; he knows they will fill up.

They always fill up.

Armstrong has done this 44 times now, every year without missing an event. Soon, the animals will bang at the gates and thousands of screaming fans beg for the chutes to fling open.

It’s time for the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo.

“It used to really be fun, but now it’s a job that they couldn’t pay me enough money to do,” Armstrong said. “I still love it, but it’s a lot of work.”

He’s not about to retire, though.

“I owe too many people,” he said with a laugh.

As rodeo boss, Armstrong runs Payson’s pride and joy, the rodeo nationally recognized as the oldest in the world that runs annually. But as he is quick to say, it is not the World’s Oldest Rodeo. The honor of hosting that belongs not to Payson, but to

Prescott.

In 1888, 100 miles west of the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo grounds, cowboys got together and charged admission for an event in Prescott recognized by both cities as the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

The exact dates are murky.

Payson claims it began four years earlier in 1884, but detractors claim it was unorganized and not an official rodeo. When the Prescott rodeo went on hiatus from 1941-45 because of World War II, calling Payson’s the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo was a compromise of sorts.

Despite what could have the potential to be a contentious relationship, the two cities do not see it as a rivalry. They appear mostly indifferent toward each other.

“Competition? I just view it as putting on a rodeo,” said Dan Wile, the president of the Payson Rodeo Committee. “It’s not a competition between the two of us.”

J.C. Trujillo is a legend in Prescott rodeo. Born and raised in the city, he competed for the Arizona State University rodeo team, won the bareback world championship in 1981 and was enshrined in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

Now the general manager of the Prescott rodeo, he said it was a rivalry in the past, but when Prescott’s rodeo committee registered the trademark for the name “World’s Oldest

Direct: (928) 978-5183

BonnieJo@MyPaysonRealty.com www.My PaysonRealty.com

Bonnie Dorris

Broker, GRI, ABR, SRS, SRES

Roundup file photo

The Prescott rodeo got a registered trademark for the name “World’s Oldest Rodeo,” but it took a hiatus from 1941-45 during WWII. Thus Payson claims the “World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo.”

Rodeo,” the fight was over.

“I think it’s pretty much a solved question that undoubtedly the Prescott Frontier Days is the World’s Oldest Rodeo,” Trujillo said.

Records were hardly kept when rodeos began. They often started with a few cowboys competing in unorganized events, far from a formal occasion. While the official start date of the Prescott rodeo is 1888, Pecos, Texas claims it holds the oldest rodeo, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1983.

It came to a head in 1985 when Trivial Pursuit listed Prescott as the birthplace of rodeo in its game and Pecos threatened to sue if a correction wasn’t made.

Prescott said it would sue if the name was changed. Pecos didn’t sue and the Trivial Pursuit

answer remained the same.

Even though Trivial Pursuit still lists Prescott as the oldest rodeo in the world, Pecos maintains its claim.

The fight over a title in a board game shows the pride the towns have in their rodeos. While not the oldest, Payson proudly boasts it has never missed a show. With an estimated population of just over 15,000 at the 2010 census, it is important to keep the town’s history intact, Armstrong said.

The Payson rodeo is not profitable, but it is not supposed to be. Sponsors — including prominent national sponsors like CocaCola, Wrangler and Ram Trucks — foot the bill, which Armstrong estimates to be approximately $175,000. Any proceeds stay in Payson, Armstrong said, with

a large amount going to the Payson Rodeo Committee Gary Hardt Memorial Scholarship.

The rodeo distributes six scholarships, five valued at $2,000 and one at $2,500. The money is used for students to attend college or vocational schools.

“That’s why the Payson Rodeo Committee works on keeping the heritage of Payson alive,” Armstrong said. “That’s our main objective, besides our scholarships to our kids, is to keep the Western way alive.”

It is one thing Prescott and Payson agree on.

“The rodeo is a key part of that Western history and tradition we enjoy in Prescott,” said Don Prince, Prescott’s tourism director. “Many other rodeos in California and other Western

states are important, but none of them have the history and tradition that the World’s Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, Arizona, does.”

Prescott’s rodeo is a seven-day event spread over the week of Independence Day. The week generates approximately $12 million in economic impact, according to the Prescott Office of Tourism.

“We not only have the rodeo, we have the parade, we have a dance, we have all kinds of great things going on Independence Day,” Trujillo said. “Prescott, Arizona, is the place to be over the Fourth of July.

“By golly, if you haven’t been at the Prescott rodeo, you need to come.”

Prince said the week is the most important time for Prescott tourism. The weather is cooler in the Prescott Valley than it is in Phoenix, and nearly 35,000 flock to the area for the holiday week, he said.

While Prescott owns the rodeo scene in July, attention shifts back east to Payson in August.

Payson goes with a smaller event that includes a parade. The celebration lasts just a few days, but 3,500 fans pack the arena to capacity, with many only able to get standing-room-only tickets.

It is an important week for Payson.

“The only ones that complain are if we have a parade and they have to close for an hour, but they can live with it,” Armstrong said. “Mainly the restaurants and the motels and gas stations (are affected).”

Armstrong will walk out onto the empty arena before the madness begins in a few months.

Once the Payson rodeo is over Aug. 20, it will be time to get ready for the 130th edition of the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo in August 2017.

“The minute that rodeo’s over, we start that same day,” Armstrong said. “It takes every one of us to put this rodeo on.”

Free self-defense course for women Lowe said the course would focus on situational awareness and keeping yourself out of danAs Payson High School gradgerous situations to uates get ready for begin with. That means college in the fall, they not leaving a bar by might not be thinking yourself and heading about their safety on down a dark alley with campus. your face glued to a cell Dan McKeen, Gila phone screen. Instead, County CASA coordihead home with friends nator, is getting ready and keep your cell to send his daughter phone accessible, but off to Arizona State away so you can focus Dan McKeen University and conon what is around you. cerned for her safety, Besides working with women wanted her to learn basic self-de- on how to avoid a crisis, Lowe fense skills. will also teach how to fight back McKeen reached out to Dan should an attack occur.

Lowe, a Gila County probation Lowe said he wants to help officer who has more than 20 build up the women’s confidence years of martial arts experience. and help them take responsibility Lowe is also sending a daughter for their personal safety. to ASU in the fall.

Lowe is the lead defense tacStarting June 7, Lowe will be tics instructor for Gila County teaching a (almost) free self-de- courts. He has also taught Jeet fense course for young women Kune Do and competed in kickat Expedition Church, 301 S. boxing and mixed martial arts.

Colcord.

The course is open to teens 16 The course will run six weeks and older. from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

For more information or to The cost to attend is $20, but register, contact McKeen at if you attend all six classes, the (928) 978-7497 or email danmckmoney is refunded. een@Q.com. by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

Police issue notice about sex offender Payson Police Department recently put out a notice that a sex offender on probation will move back into the community.

Bruce Hoffman notified police he will move into a house on Main Street.

The police put out a release that said, “This notification isn’t intended to increase fear; rather it is our belief that an informed community is a safer community. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate, or harass sex offenders will not be tolerated.

“The Payson Police Department may be reached at (928) 474-5177 and is available to help you join or start a neighborhood watch program as well

as provide you with useful information on personal safety. If you have information regarding current criminal activity on this or any other offender, please call 474-5177 or 911.”

The notice said Bruce Darryl Hoffman, 52, is 5’9” and 170 pounds. He has hazel eyes and brown hair. He drives a maroon 1999 GMC. In 2000, Hoffman had sexual intercourse on multiple occasions with a 14-year-old girl. Hoffman also had sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old female and sexual contact with a 16-year-old female during the same period. These occurrences usually occurred within his home.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 7, 2016

george and susie morris celebrating 62 years of marriage

9A

WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

Tuesday

PAYSONREPORT

Sunny

91/56 Wednesday

Sunny

94/57 Thursday

Mostly sunny

91/57 Friday

Mostly cloudy, 30% chance for rain

Payson Statistics DATE H May 27 80 May 28 84 May 29 85 May 30 84 May 31 88 June 1 90 June 2 97 June 3 101 June 4 103 June 5 102 June 6 99

L 39 43 43 44 43 48 50 51 56 57 54

PRECIP.

Precipitation

87/57 Saturday

Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com

Mostly sunny, slight chance for rain

87/55

2016 thru today 5.42 30-year Average through June 8.25

June 2016 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

LOW-MED

LOW-MED

MEDIUM

LOW-MED

4.6 4.5 4.9 4.2

George and Suzanne (Susie) Morris will celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary June 10. They were married in 1954 in Globe, Ariz. George was born in Chandler and moved to Payson in 1941, when he was 7 years old. Susie was born in Melrose, Iowa. At the age of 3, after the death of her mother, Susie moved in with her sister, Veronica (Vicki) and brother-in-law Ray Gillaspy. In 1947, they moved to Globe. In 1952, Susie moved to Round Valley with her sister, Peggy (Larry) Wilbanks.

Susie attended Payson High School through ninth grade and is

a dedicated homemaker. George worked at the Owens Brothers Sawmill. In 1956, George started Morris Brothers Construction, with his two brothers, Bill and Tom, and has been in construction ever since. He now works with his two sons at Morris Brothers Excavation.

They have four childrenL Jeannie (Chris) Cline of Tonto Basin; Mike (Carol) Morris of Payson; Kathy (Earl) LaForge of Payson; and George “Pat” (Terri) Morris of Star Valley. They have 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Book Review: Blowing Off Steam 1 – When it Rains it Pours by

Ethan Russell Erway

reviewed by andy mckinney

Ethan Russell Erway writes for young people and he also writes for adults. In this example, “Blowing Off Steam 2,” he brings us solidly into the Young Adult category. His central character, Emma Cartwright, has recently lost her mother. The 17-year-old has been forced by events on the Arizona frontier of 1891 to step all the way up into premature adulthood. She has become by default the chief caregiver, nurturer and fuss-budget for her dad and her younger siblings.

Erway draws us into the life of

the young lady. We fear for her when hard men come to negotiate with her now single father, only a slight variant on the traditional Western story when the bad guys demand ‘give me the deed to your ranch.’ For more help around the place with the chores and perhaps for more firepower against the bad sorts, Papa hires a hand. And Wyatt does not just have hands. He has broad shoulders and other fine attributes - as seen through Emma’s teen-age eyes. Carefully hired by Papa, the young fellow also has those elements of character that find approval with fathers in or out of the Old West.

So we have a pleasant Western, conventional in its sensibilities, with a young woman at the center, a young woman written well enough that we can identify with her trials and successes. If you think that, you think wrong. The part about the well written character is spot on. Erway has not written a Western, far from it. He has written a steam punk novella (Blowing is quite short) set in the Arizona of times long past.

All I will say is keep reading and you will get where you are going.

Her adoptive younger brother has deep secrets, not say’en any more.

Erway has plans to follow his

short novella with a full-length novel with the same characters.

The busy author has a long running (13 and counting so far) adult series called the “Bleeding Star Chronicles” as well as another long series for younger readers, the “Michael Belmont” series.

He lives with his family in Arizona where he works full time and writes like mad when he has a chance. Ethan Russell Erway serves the people of his community as a pastor. His readers want to get into the second tranche the “Blowing off Steam” books and discover what Emma and Wyatt have found to do.

O B I T U A R I E S Arthur Milton "Mickey" Whiting 1928-2016 Arthur Milton “Mickey” Whiting passed away at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on June 2, 2016 at age 87. Mickey was born on July 3, 1928 in St. Johns, Arizona to Arthur Clemon and Armina (Gibbons) Whiting. Mickey had five siblings, three of which have preceded him in death: Irene, David and Gary. After the death of his mother, Armina, his father, Arthur, remarried his step-mother Betty Lepper.

In 1947, Mickey married his high school sweetheart, Lorana Randall, and they were blessed with four children. He is survived by his sweet eternal companion, his sister Annette Farr, his brother, Norman C. Whiting, and his five children.

He loved growing up in Northern Arizona, first in St. Johns, and then later in Holbrook, graduating from Holbrook High School, where he was a star athlete in football and basketball, along with finishing in the top of his class scholastically.

He attended BYU briefly, before transferring to ASU. Truly he and Lorana have been life-long Sun Devils, through and through, with football and basketball season tickets, for many, many years, along with even providing a scholarship program to ASU in these later years. He is also survived by four children, and one foster son: R. Bruce Whiting (Gail), Gordon K. Whiting (Nannette), Janis Whiting Hall (Gordon), M. Barry Whiting (Robyn) and foster son Henry Redhouse (Lisa).

In 1952, Mickey was there at the very beginning, when the Whiting Brothers (his dad and three brothers) formed Kaibab Lumber Company in Fredonia, Arizona. He and his cousin and business partner, E. Jay Whiting, also joined in with the Whiting Brothers, and the extended Whiting family, as they

built Whiting Bros.

Service Stations along Route 66 and throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California, Utah and Nevada. Kaibab Lumber Company diversified and evolved into Kaibab Industries, Inc. and under his leadership, the company grew to be one of the top 10 privately held companies in Arizona, with 1200 employees, and operations in 8 western states, as well as Mexico. Fortunately, he learned to fly airplanes early on in his life, and spent many hours flying throughout the United States and Mexico. Whether he was the pilot, or someone else, he loved being in an airplane.

During his life, he served in many leadership positions and on the boards of directors of many companies and industry organizations. Particularly he was honored to have served as President of both Western Wood Products Association, and National Forest Products Association.

Mickey’s greatest achievement and happiness was found with his best friend, and dear wife, Lorana, and their 5 children, 20 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. He loved and knew each one of them well. Mickey was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and served throughout his life in numerous church callings. A viewing will be held Wednesday, June 8th from 6-8 PM at the LDS Church, Arcadia Ward building, 4225 N. 56 St, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9th, at 11 AM, preceded by a visitation from 9-10:30 AM at the LDS Church, Arcadia Ward building, 4225 N. 56 St, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Messinger Funeral Home, 7601 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

Elizabeth Tye (1941-2016)

Elizabeth Tye passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016. She was a strong woman of faith and beloved and admired by all. She was born November 1, 1941 in San Diego, California. She lived in Arizona for 40 years. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Jim, sons Robert and David Tye, and granddaughters Caitlynn Tye, Elizabeth Flammer, and Samantha Tye, and a brother, Emmett Franklin. Her daughter Margaret preceeded her to heaven in 2013.

June Elaine Milke 1924-2016 June Elaine Milke passed away February 7th, 2016, after complications from a stroke.

She was born 3-20-1924 in Burchard, Nebraska.

She graduated Business college and worked in a shell plant during WWII. June also worked in electronics and help built the circuit board to bring Apollo 13 space craft back to earth. She loved being around people and was very caring.

She is survived by her 2 daughters: Janet Marie Miller, husband Johnny, son Jeffrey Carl and daughter Lorie Michelle

Bonzo and Great Grandson Dylan Emerson Bonzo. Janice Kay Farmer, husband Jerry, sons John Curtis, Great Grandsons Shea Thomas and Caden Carl. Jay D., wife Kris and Great Grandson Kayse Wahlers. She will always be loved and missed, and forever in our hearts. A celebration of Life will be held June 11th, 2016 at 11:00 at the Curch in Tonto Village. A luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers please give to Hospice of the Valley in Junes name.

Dominant pollen: Ragweed-Grasses-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.

Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals among the allergy-suffering public.

Source: pollen.com

Please enjoy my Rim Country Four Seasons and Wildlife Video at JulieColemansellsRimCountry.com Julie A. Coleman (928) 951-4884

BISHOP REALTY

WE CAN HELP YOU KNOCK OUT YOUR HIGH UTILITY BILL

! e t v i a i m f r f s A That’

RETROFITTING REPLACE OLD FURNACE COMBINE A/C & HEATING GET BETTER EFFICIENCY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS MILITARY/SENIOR DISCOUNTS Heating & Cooling REBATES AVAILABLE ROC# 286206 FINANCING AVAILABLE Proudly Using Products Made By GET A SECOND OPINION -

FREE!

928-238-5888 - 24 HOURS www.affirmativeheating.com

Buying or Selling a Home?

Let me help you make the Real Estate decisions you can live with.

Gary Walton Realtor

®

(928) 595-0454 garywalton@bishoprealty.com

BISHOP REALTY

FREE HEARING TEST www.Miracle-Ear-Payson.com

928-478-8710

1107 S. Beeline Highway

*If you are not completely satisfied, the aids may be returned for a full refund within 30 days of the completion of fitting, in satisfactory condition. See store for details.

Only valid from participating Miracle-Ear providers. Offer expires 6/30/2016.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 7, 2016

10A

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • FRENCH DOORS • ENTRY DOORS • GLIDING DOORS

Get 70% more for 30% less.

Our High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass is 70% more energy efficient in summer as compared to ordinary dual pane glass.* And now with this exclusive offer, the savings are even bigger.

-LIMITED TIME OFFER-

BUY ONE WINDOW GET ONE

30% OFF

Call for a FREE In-Home Consultation!

(928)238-5006 | RbAEstimate.com mud run fun More than 30 natural and man-made obstacles challenged the largest contingent of participants in Mogollon Monster Mudda history. Not all obstacles took the contestants through mud, but that’s what stuck with them to the end.

Not Valid with other Offers. Minimum purchase of 3 or more windows or doors required. Offer subject to change without notice. Financing available upon approved credit. Ask a sales associate for details. Renewal by Andersen of Phoenix ROC #215282. Offer valid by calling Renewal by Andersen of Phoenix by August 31st, 2016.

RBA_Payson_6x10.5_Q3_July_2016.indd 1

5/23/16 2:55 PM

Having Hip Surgery?

Be sure to attend FREE Pre-Op Hip Surgery Workshop Wednesday, June 15th, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Banner Rehabilitation Services and Payson Care Center Rehabilitation Services Present a Combined Workshop for Total Hip Replacement Surgery presented by: Michael Barland, PT, Senior Manager, Banner Health and Lisa Schultz, PTA, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Payson Care Center

THE WORKSHOP WILL COVER: Photos by DJ Craig

� � � � � �

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

Workshop at Payson Care Center To make a reservation to attend, call 928-468-7960.

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

928-474-6896

Alexis Bechman/Roundup

The first responder competition between law enforcement personnel and firefighters opened the festivities at the 2016 Mogollon Monster Mudda Friday, June 3.

Banner Health®

Just west of the hospital 107 E. Lone Pine Dr. Paysoncarecenter.com

PAYSON ROUNDUP

OUTDOORS

INSIDE Sports 3B Classifieds 4B-5B

section

B

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Ranch ROCK ART

Making a lasting canvas

Story and Photos by Greg McKelvey

registered professional geologist; photographer

A few points to remember

When you visit Brantley Baird and his family at their Arizona’s Rock Art Ranch, you’re in for more treats than the best Halloween treater can get in a bag.

On a working ranch that his parents purchased in 1945, Baird has amassed an amazing collection of western cowboy and Anasazi artifacts found on his property. His museums and displays are exceptional, as are the locations he takes you to visit. The highlights for me are the visits to rocks and finally a canyon wall display of some incredible petroglyphs.

This part of Chevelon Creek — a canyon that starts up on the Mogollon Rim and joins the Little Colorado River near Winslow — has a wealth of ancient dwellings and glyphs. A couple of camera chips later, I found myself wondering why these figures are so well preserved. It is not paint; these are chiseled into the rock. Or so it seems.

Geologists carry a variety of weapons to figure out what the rocks are attempting to tell us. One such item is the trusty rock hammer.

Watch a gang of geotypes approach a rock outcrop, best stand back as hammers leap into the hands of the geologists as they proceed to beat up on the stones until a piece is liberated and hoisted to the eye of the earth listener in front of a hand lens for a closer look.

Why do they break up the rocks?

Well, that is the point here. Rocks, and cars

1. Desert varnish is a hard coating (patina) on the rock surface. It is not a weathering product of the rock.

2. The source of the coating minerals, mostly iron and manganese, is derived from deposits of dust from the atmosphere. Dust lands on the rock surfaces and the mineral component becomes concentrated and “glued together” into a hard, microscopic layer.

3. Varnish is associated with colonies of bacteria and microcolonial fungi. DNA and amino acids are also associated with some varnish coatings.

4. Varnish bacteria are involved in the formation of reddish iron oxides and black manganese oxides through metabolic oxidation processes.

5. Silicic acid may serve as a cementing agent in some desert varnishes.

and other stuff for that matter, change in the outside elements. We want to see the fresh rocks. Weathering is the general term, but that fails to describe what happens here.

Rock Art Ranch has such a good collection of art and meaningful petroglyphs because the rocks are, not just weathered (rusted if you like), they are coated with a dark patina / varnish.

What makes Rock Art Ranch are the artists, no doubt about it. The work and legacy these incredible people left is beyond words. The University of Arizona continues to explore and excavate sites on the ranch, and the common belief is that these scratchings into the rock may be 7,000 years old or more.

The Puebloan, Mogollon and Sinaguan cultures apparently converged in this area. No one yet knows for sure, but if it were not for the quality of their “chalk boards” we would never have the chance to know.

The art and life of these cultures will live a lot longer than the paintings of the “Old Masters.” So how is it possible?

First, these figures are not painted, they are hammered and chiseled. Second and most critical, the artist removed a coating on the rock, to reveal the color of the underlying formations.

These surfaces were coated with minerals thanks as much to the mineral as the biology that brought them there.

Also important at Rock Art Ranch are the natural fractures in the rocks that formed relatively flat surfaces. Not an absolute requirement, but flat surfaces tend to produce the best petroglyphs.

Sure, there are boulders and sites all over the West where carvings are found that are not flat, but they are coated as well as some weathering. The difference is important. Before we climb on the rocks to understand the differ-

ence, the length of time it takes to advance the coating and weathering, while not a constant, can be in the tens of thousands of years.

Studies of coatings on petroglyphs give us a clue. Suffice it to say, nothing lasts forever, but these rock canvases do last a long time.

In geologic technospeak, weathering is the breaking down of rocks, through contact with the Earth’s atmosphere, biota and waters.

There are two processes — physical and chemical weathering. These processes, sometimes aided by living things, alters the rock without removing the minerals in the rock. Physical weathering is accentuated in very cold or very dry environments, while chemical reactions are most intense where the climate is wet and hot. An example of physical weathering are the famous slot canyons near Page. Chemical weathering examples are the pits that form in limestone rocks, like those that comprise the Mogollon Rim. On dramatic display at the Rock Art Ranch is one of the most remarkable biogeochemical coating phenomena in arid desert regions of the world — desert varnish.

Although it may be only a hundredth of a millimeter in thickness, desert varnish often colors entire desert mountain ranges black or reddish brown.

• See Rock Art Ranch, page 6B

Photo tips When five Rim Country Camera Club members visited the ranch, we were all again reminded of the unwritten rule of the lenses. No matter what lens you have on, you will want the other one. Yes, the wide angle lens proved to be a workhorse in the canyon to capture the expansive art. But a mid-range telephoto helped zero in on specific petroglyphs, and the macro lens was a must to photograph the colorful collard lizards and unique textures in the sandstones. I was happy that my camera had a fill flash built in as some of the better glyphs were in the shade. A polarizing filter is helpful with petroglyphs. After photographing the art, look around at the water, the pools reflecting the walls and dramatic lines both up and downstream. This can be a stunning place for night photography and that can be arranged through Mr. Baird.

For visits to the Rock Art Ranch, contact the Baird family at 928-288-3260 or write to Brantley Baird, Box 114, Joseph City, AZ 86032.

Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 7, 2016

2B

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Color Time Tuesday

Enjoy a relaxing and fun time of coloring every Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This activity is a great way to relieve stress and express creativity.

Adults can bring their children to color with adult supervision, too. You can stay for some of the time or all the time. Bring your own or share some of the supplies on hand.

The program meets at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street. Call Sally Harvey 480213-8472 or Joyce Kennedy 928-9781884 with any questions.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America will meet at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson.

All members are invited to attend.

For more information, contact Post 9829 Commander John Putman, 602329-8686.

Moose Lodge events

The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available.

The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.

Payson Tea Party

The Payson Tea Party will have its regular meetings at 6 p.m., every Tuesday of the month at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. For more info call 928-9516774.

Masonic Lodge

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

For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at 928474-1305 or 928-951-2662.

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 8 a.m.

Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shop-

ATTORNEY

ping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store.

The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate.

Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, 928-600-9009.

coloring for adults

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

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

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

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

Soroptimists

The local Soroptimist club invites all women who are interested in working with and for the community to improve the status of women to join members for lunch at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, at noon Wednesdays.

Anyone interested should contact Jean Oliver, 928-474-6167; or Audrey Wilson, 928-468-3108.

Ukulele fun

Rim residents, regardless of skill level, are welcome to join Ukulele Fun from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

If you have any ukuleles you would like to donate or sell, please call 928-595-2086.

87 Mountain Biking Club

87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway.

Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced).

Everyone is encouraged to join and learn about all the great mountain biking trails Payson and the surrounding area has to offer.

For more information or questions, please call (928) 478-6203.

Rim Country Rotary Club

The Rim Country Rotary Club meets at 6:45 a.m. Thursdays at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino.

Members invite Rim residents to join them in their work for Payson youth and the area’s food banks.

For more information, go online to www.rimcountryrotary.

Kiwanis meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey

Mountain Village Foundation

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Metro Creative Services photo

Adults are invited to get some old-fashioned fun and stress release at Color Time Tuesday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. For details call 928-978-1884 or 480-213-8472.

Country meets on Thursdays at 7 a.m. at Tiny’s Restaurant, except the first Thursday of the month when an evening meeting is at 6 p.m. at Crosswinds Restaurant.

For more information about Zane Grey Kiwanis, please visit www. zanegreykiwanis.com.

Payson TOPS meeting

TOPS 373 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group for anybody wishing to drop those extra unhealthy pounds — sensibly.

Come check us out. The first meeting is free and you get lots of information, lots of support, and you will meet caring, upbeat people.

We meet every Thursday morning. Weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. and the program is from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

Meetings are in the two-story building across from Walmart (formerly known as the Senior Circle), 215 N. Beeline Highway. If you have any questions, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.

Mogollon Sporting Association

The Mogollon Sporting Association (MSA) is a nonprofit,

501-C-3 organization that formed in March 1993. Its mission is to raise funds to benefit youth and wildlife conservation programs throughout the Rim Country. All members are volunteers.

The MSA group meets at 6:15 p.m. each Thursday at the Payson School District Board Room, 902 W. Main St. New members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

For more information visit the website at www.msapayson.org or call James Goughnour at (928) 495-1351.

Breast Cancer Support Group

The Breast Cancer Support Group is having its “Spring Bring a Dish” at its June meeting, at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9. Everyone has a favorite food that they need an excuse to share – so now is the time.

The group meets at the Senior Apartments, 313 S. McLane (just past the high school on the corner of Wade & McLane). The meeting is for anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, be it just yesterday or 30 years ago.

You will gain valuable information while meeting caring members who have “been there, done that”. Call Ilona at 928-472-3331 for details.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is dedicated to improving the lives of those with mental illness and those who love them through education, support and advocacy. NAMI Family Support Group is a free meeting of caregivers where family members can talk frankly about their challenges. The support group meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

Registration is now open for NAMI Family to Family Class, a 12-week course structured to help family members and close friends understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. The Family to Family class begins on Thursday, Aug. 25 and is held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gila Community College. Email namipayson@yahoo.com or call 928-301-9140 for more information.

Payson Lions Club

Payson Lions Charitable Foundation and its parent Payson Lions Club serve Rim Country by conducting service and fund-raising projects to help those in need of eye exams and eyeglasses as well as hearing exams and hearing aids.

Membership in Lions is open to all adults interested in giving something back to their community. Meetings are held at at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Payson Airport.

Bingo at Senior Center

The Payson Senior Center and Payson Helping Payson host bingo every Friday at the Senior Center,

514 W. Main St. Tickets go on sale at noon and games start at 1 p.m. Now offering 25 cent hot dogs.

Payson Walkers

The Payson Walkers departure time is 8 a.m. for daily walks which are about an hour in length on sidewalks. Departure points are: Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday- Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end) Saturday - intersection of Longhorn Road and Payson Parkway Sunday - Town Hall parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office.

Pine senior activities

The following activities are now available at the Senior Dining Room in Pine. The Senior Dining Room is located at the P/S Community Center, 3866 N. Highway 87, Pine.

Wednesday: Hand & Foot, 9 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Polish Poker, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Stitch ‘n Time, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m. third Thursday of the month Friday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m.

Saturday: Walkers Club, 9 a.m., meets at the P/S Elementary School Track.

Monday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: Canasta, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Arts Party, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., held once a month.

For details call the P/S Thrift Store at 928-476-4633.

Bridge results

Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge for May 31 were: Kay Hutchinson, first; Flo Moeur, second; Jan Hoing and Marilyn Castleman tying for third.

The group would like to invite any interested Rim area women to join — more players are needed.

Play is at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Area residents and guests are welcome.

Please call Mary Kemp at 928468-1418 for reservations and information.

Winners at Wednesday Bridge for June 1 were: Flo Moeur and Joan Young, first; George Aucott and Andy Lafrenz, second; Diane Bricker and Kathy Salvaggio, third.

For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at 928474-0287.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ‘Hurt ON THE JOB?’

CALL BOB

Certified Specialist

Arizona Board of Legal Specialization

ATTORNEY - AUTOS

AUTO DETAILING

Mobile Auto Detailing 260

Law Offices of Jo Ellen Vork, PLLC

Herning & Sons

928.232.9270

AUTOMOTIVE

Assisting Payson with all its legal needs

Free First Visit - Se Habla Español Local Appointments Available

615 W. Main Street Clean Preowned Cars

928.978.8375 Suite B-1

RV’s

CONTRACTORS

FLOORING

Advertise in the

LLC

COMPLETE GARAGES from design, plans, permits to the finished structure!

our most affordable tool to promote your business.

Call 474-5251 today.

LICENSED BONDED INSURED RESIDENTIAL ROC #143486 COMM. ROC #146692 TOP PO6667

GUNS

LANDSCAPING

928-978-2993 • •

Divine Specializing in Custom Carry Guns L YOUNG GUNS

Where The Pavement Ends & The West Begins GUNSMITHING SERVICES

• Action Jobs • After Market Sights • Rebarreling • Custom Grips • Custom Hunting Rifles

• Custom Handgun Grips • 1911’s, SA, S&W • Muzzle Brakes • Custom Hand Gun Work • Encores Mike Beltran, Owner Operator

andscape

& desiGn inc.

All Your Landscape Needs Outdoor Living Space Designs Basic & Custom Concrete Work Lifetime Warranty on All Pavers!

Pleasant Valley, Young, AZ (480) 586-1143 928-462-4007 Cell 928-814-8123 Jason Stockon, Owner FFL http://www.youngunsofarizona.com/ https://www.facebook.com/YoungGunsOfArizona Licensed, Bonded & Insured • ROC #296390

PET SITTING Advertising gives you an edge over your competitor.

Keep your name in front of the public by advertising regularly in the Payson Roundup.

Call 474-5251 to speak to an advertising representative today.

“Delivering the finest detail available since 1994” Boats

(928) 978-5322

Barry Hoff BUSINESS CONTRACTING DIRECTORY

PAYSON PET SITTING “The Kennel Alternative”

Kellie Padon, Owner Veterinary Technician

(928) 472-6210

www.paysonpetsitting.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured

&

“A Winning ion” Combinat

1-800-224-3200 1-800-224-3220 Ray’s Auto Exchange, LLC TOLL ARIZONA TOLLFREE FREE IN ARIZONA Law Offices of Bob Wisniewski

AUTO REPAIR

Michael’s FLOORING Residential & Commercial

Payson Granite & Design, Inc.

We specialize in granite, marble, all natural stones.

We offer sales, fabrication and installation of all floor coverings. 113 W. Aero Drive, (928) 468-6789 email paysongranitedesign@aol.com

Carpet, Vinyl Blinds Hardwood & Window & Tile Treatments Shades & Shutters

Michael LeVac 928.468.8811 111 W. Bonita St. • Payson ROC284807

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Southwest Mobility, Inc. Honoring our committment to you since 1989

Authorized Provider

www.southwestmobility.com 217 E. Highway 260 • Payson 928-478-7940 SALES RENTALS SERVICE

LOCAL NEWS SINCE 1937

GRANITE

Payson Granite & Design, Inc.

Granite/Marble/All Natural Stones Sales/Fabrication/Installation All Floor Coverings 113 W. Aero Drive (928) 468-6789 paysongranitedesign@aol.com

OFFICE SUPPLIES Advertising gives you an edge over your competitor.

Keep your name in front of the public by advertising regularly in the Payson Roundup.

Call 474-5251 to speak to an advertising representative today.

PLUMBER Charlie Hall’s

WRANGLER PLUMBING & PUMPING CLOGGED DRAIN SPECIALIST ALL SERVICE & REPAIRS SEPTIC PUMPING SEPTIC INSPECTIONS 928-474-4032 Serving Payson Since 1978

Call 474-5251, ext. 108 to subscribe.

One Stop Automotive Shop also specializing in Diesel and After-market Diesel Products 3650 E. HWY 260 STAR VALLEY (928) 472-2277 OR (928) 474-9330

ROC #180429 WE ACCEPT

BONDED & INSURED MASTERCARD/VISA

Quality Plus Office Supplies

SHOP LOCAL - SHOP ONLINE officesupplies4payson.com 807 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson 978-474-8140

REALTOR

Advertise in the

BUSINESS DIRECTORY our most affordable tool to promote your business.

Call 474-5251 today.

TRACTOR SERVICES

Birgit Spencer REALTOR, GRI

My Results Move You Premier Realty Solutions

©

620 E. Highway 260, Suite D-4, Payson, AZ 85541

bspencerhomes@gmail.com

Phone/Text: (928) 595-1616 www.searchpaysonhomes.com

Payson, Arizona

(928) 478-9959 www.lilredtractor.com

Tractor Service By the Hour (2 hour min.) or By the job Dump Trailer Service by the Load

PAYSON ROUNDUP

SPORTS

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

3B

Cyndi Fleck photo

Bryndee Hall (above) is tied for 16th in breakaway heading into the Arizona High School Rodeo Association State Finals this weekend. Bryce Stodghill (in the photo at left by Keith Morris) is tied for 13th in tie down.

High School Rodeo state finals this week in Payson Four locals hope to close season on a high note by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

For most of the competitors, the high school rodeo season comes to an end in Payson this weekend with the Arizona High School Rodeo Association State Finals.

An elite few, however, had their sights set on the High School National Finals

Rodeo. The top four in each event in the AHSRA event standings qualify for that prestigious rodeo set for July 17-23 in Gilette, Wy. Strong showings at the Payson Event Center this week could make the difference for many of the young competitors looking to either hold onto qualifying positions or move from just outside the top four into the list of qualifiers.

Rim Country has four young standouts looking to close on a high note.

Recent Payson High graduate Denton Petersen enters the final rodeo enjoying competitive seasons in three events. He stands seventh in steer wrestling, ninth

as a header in team roping and ninth in tie down calf roping.

Despite competing against plenty of juniors and seniors, sophomore Bryndee Hall has proved competitive in several events, as well. She ranks 10th in goat tying, is tied for 16th in breakaway, stands 18th in pole bending and 25th in barrel racing.

Recent Payson Center for Success graduate Monty James stands 10th in tie down and 16th as a heeler in team roping.

And Bryce Stodghill enters the week tied for 13th in tie down.

The action gets off to a galloping start

with the queen contest on Wednesday, June 8. Among the Thursday, June 9 highlights are a volleyball tournament, as well as the Second Annual Special Needs Rodeo at 12 p.m. An Under the Sea Prom wraps up the festivities on Friday, June 10, with a dinner banquet and awards presentation ending the weekend on Saturday, June 11.

Oh yeah, there’ll be plenty of great rodeo action, as well.

The first go-round of slack really kicks the action off in the main arena at 9 a.m. on Thursday. That’s followed by the Special Needs Rodeo at 12 p.m. and the first go-round grand entry at approx-

imately 1:30. A volleyball tournament in the warm-up arena gives the cowgirls and cowboys a chance to finish the day on a fun note following the competition.

Friday’s full day of action starts with the second go-round of slack at 8 a.m. and the second go-round grand entry at 1 p.m. The Cowboy Prom caps the day from 8 p.m. to midnight at Mazatzal Casino.

The final day begins with final go-round slack at 9 a.m. followed by the final go-round performance at 1 p.m. The barbecue dinner and awards ceremony at the Event Center closes the festivities at 7 p.m.

Keith Morris photos

Denton Petersen (above) is ranked 7th in steer wrestling. Monty James (pictured at left) stands 10th in tie down.

• Retirement Planning

Law Office of

• Estate Planning

Shannon S. Bradley

• Portfolio Management • Fee Only

A practice dedicated to family law.

Shannon S. Bradley, Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 2116, Payson, AZ 85547-2116 Phone (928) 492-0092 Fax (888) 958-4968 ssb@ssbradleylaw.com www.ssbradleylaw.com

Jaber Abawi, M.D., M.R.C.P. Internal Medicine & Arthritis

Board Certified Internal Medicine

Accepting New Patients 1106 N. Beeline Highway Payson, AZ 85541

928.474.5286

A Seasoned and Compassionate Realtor For over 20 years I have worked for my clients to make their real estate transaction as effortless as possible. Let me put my experience to work for you!

Dawn Brunson (928) 978-0748

BISHOP REALTY

• Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner

Complimentary Consultation at No Obligation by Appt.

Jeffrey C. Sloan, CFP , ChFC ®

®

620 E. Highway 260, Suite B3, in the Fargo’s Plaza

928-978-4947

PAYSON ROUNDUP CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016

4B

MERCHANDISE ANIMALS AKC Registered Chocolate Pointing Labrador Retriever Pups...1 female, 3 males. Call 702-423-2813 Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959

ANTIQUES Antiques/Collectibles Sun purple glass, polish pottery, Fenton glass, Ginny dolls at Tymeless Antiques & Treasures Too on route 87 in Pine

APPLIANCES Maytag Maxima X-Large Front Loader Gas Dryer. Like New, Includes Pedestal Drawer. Cost $1400. Will sell for $450.obo 928-474-6482

FIREWOOD HOUSTON MESA GENERAL STORE AND FUEL WOODS

FIREWOOD Juniper & Oak; Full Cords, Delivery Available Call 928-474-9859

FURNITURE Colored TV, Excellent Condition, $45.obo 928-978-5089 furniture roll top desk 47L 20W 46H make offer, futon new black cushion $35.00, blk office chair $20.00, handicapped scooter used 3 wks. $700.00 928-468-8075 Twin Size Niagara Adjustable Hospital type Beds $250.obo 661-400-1262 or 661-361-8985

GUNS/KNIVES 7.62 x 39 Ammo $4.50.box; 2 Boxes 7mm Mag, $22.box.

Call 476-3087

MISCELLANEOUS *DOWNWINDERS CANCER CASES*

www.cancerbenefits.com Flagstaff Office; 928-774-1200 or 800-414-4328.

10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft.

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257

Cemetery Plots Two,side by side in Round Valley. Valued at $3,000. Asking $1,500.

928-595-1368

TOOLS Pump Scaffolding, Wall Jacks, Dry Wll Dura Stilts, Bull Float and Fesno; Call Jack 928-474-2685 Tools, Household, Art Sale in Pine Work Bench, Compressor, Drill Press, Shop Vac, Hoist, Saws, Sander, Grinder, Router, Call 480-540-0685

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

ESTATE SALES 5. Huge Estate Sale 8940 W Dans Highway Strawberry Fri, Jun 10 and Sat, Jun 11. 7am-4pm Furniture, kitchen & household items, linens, tools, cabin decor. Fossil Creek Rd to Dan’s Highway

MOVING SALES 7. Moving Sale: 116 N. Orion Dr. (Star Valley), Fri. & Sat. June 10 & 11 from 7am to 12 Noon: Vehicle, Furniture and Misc. Owners are moving, must sell.

YARD SALES

CARS

GENERAL

Mobile RV & Trailer Repair!

Call Carl 928-951-3500

Serving Payson over 7 years Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main,Payson 928-978-8375

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 39K Miles, Very Clean, on Sale for $11,995.

2013 Kia Soul, 29K Miles, Under Factory Warranty, Save Hundreds, $11,495. Under KBB 1997 Ford F250 Super Cab XLT, In Great Shape, On Sale for a Limited Time only $6100., $1700 off KKB 2006 Land Rover LR3, 4x4 Luxury SUV at an Affordable Price, $9895.

2. MOVING SALE: 1012 S. Ponderosa St. Fri. & Sat. June 10 & 11 from 7am to 3pm: Some Furniture, Dinette set, Chair w/Ottoman, Kitchenware, a Bunch of Odds & Ends, Sleeping Bags and Lots More!

3. Multi-Family Yard Sale; Fri. & Sat. June 10 & 11 from 7am to 12 Noon Both Days; 914 W. Chatham, Payson 4. June 10 & 11 from 6am to 1pm @ 1307 Matterhorn (N. of Easy); Glass Computer Desk, Bookcase, End Tables, Wall Pictures, Kitchenware, Guy Stuff, Clothing $1.50 bag, Books .25, Toys.

6. Yard Sale June 10-12, Fri. and Sat. 7am to 5pm, Sun. noon to 5 p.m. at 318 Moonlight Drive in Star Valley (3rd house on the right from Hwy 260). Art supplies, tools, antiques, knife collection, garden tractors and lots more. 15 years accumulation.

2000 Car Trailer 16 feet in length Car Trailer for sale. 16’. Excellent condition.. $1800 OBO. 602-309-8058 elmchris10@gmail.com.

TRUCKS 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 10K Orig. Miles, Totally Orig., Like New, Fire Red, Sacifice $29,500.

602-647-2014 or 928-468-1068

VANS 1991 Chevy Lumina Mini-Van, Good Condition, $750.obo 928-978-5089

ATVS

THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!

5yrs Experience Factory Trained Will go to Trail!

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT For non-denominational church in area. Must share Christian beliefs. Skills needed include solid grammatical, typing, computer proficiency and people skills. Full time, competitive salary with benefits. If interested, call Jim at 928-978-7624 or email resume to jim.harper@mountainbible.org

MOVING SALE

High Energy Position 20-25 Hours per week Mon, Tue, Thur, Friday’s 8:00 AM - Finish Must be able to Lift up to 25 lbs.

Work at a very fast pace, be able to stand for the period of the day. This is a minimum wage paying job.

Must be Able to Pass Background Check Pick Up Applications After 3pm at the Roundup Office and attach Copy of Drivers License.

708 N. Beeline Hwy.

Pick up last detailer ad- please ad major border.

HELP WANTED LOT ATTENDANT Hardworking, Energetic, Detail Oriented Person to work at a great automotive dealership.

Good pay.

Apply in person Steve Coury Ford 4397 E. Hwy 260 Satr Valley, AZ 928-474-8888

Couch & Loveseat never used Beige and off-white Waverly fabric $650 Oak Traditional dining table, w/pads, 8 chairs $400 9 Drawer Traditional triple dresser $90 Upholstered Traditional bench $55 2 Drawer Traditional night stand $40 Glass top gaming/dining table w/4 wood padded chairs $300 Antique Carved Oak treadle sewing machine excellent condition $350 Light wood entertainment center $375 6 Light wood stacking bookcases $40 each Traditional Armoire 6 drawers $175 Antique Oak Tea Cart $70 Traditional 2 drawer night stand $50 Antique Oak and glass front china cabinet $400 2 Ruth Overton oil paintings paid $1000 each now $500 each 2 Ron Reme Pallet Knife paintings (his hang in the White House) $300 and $175 Original Print of Elk titled “A Worthy Opponent� by Cynthie Fisher $65 37� Visio HD TV $125 Large very Ornate gold framed beveled mirror paid $571.95 asking $300 Antique Ogee Mirror paid $275 asking $150 Pair counter height stools w/needlepoint cushions - lobster & crab motif $12 each 1 Solid Oak bar stool high counter height $15 Rattan TV cart $35 Bakers rack $50 4 Wrought iron side chairs with pads $200 Oval wrought iron table & 4 rocker chairs with pads $375 Small wrought iron table $15

Call for appointment (928) 474-3510 Ask for Shirley Order: 10082212 Cust: -Ron Brewer Keywords: pick up 2015 ad with additions art#: 20135540 Class: Auctions Size: 2.00 X 6.00

Huge Ron Brewer Auction

Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Clay Springs, AZ Sale Begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday (Preview Friday 9:00 to 6:00)

Customer Service Sexton Pest Control is looking for a friendly, self motivated customer service rep.

This position will require some computer knowledge and exceptional customer service skills.

Training is required and will be completed at the Phoenix office.

This is a full time hourly position Monday - Friday.

We also offer health, dental and vision benefits.

If you are interested please contact Vivian Prentice at 602-942-3653 or email at vprentice@sextonpestcontrol.com only.

Optical Technician/Optician Please send Resume to Payson Eye Care Center 411 S Beeline Hwy Ste A Payson Az 85541 attn: Jessica or email to pecc@optician.com

DRIVERS

Open Week after Sale Tues June 14 - Sat June 18, 10:00AM-6:00PM

600+ Items from Snowflake School District

DRIVER NEEDED Trinkets & Treasures Thrift Store needs part time driver & receiving person.

MUSTS: lift at least 75 lbs, exp. on tow trailer, good driving record, work ethic & organizational skills.

Apply at 514 W Main St 8-4 M-Fri. We are an EEO & drug-free employer.

FULL-TIME DRIVER, Must have CDL License, Apply in Person @ 107 W. Wade Lane #7, Payson, AZ

GENERAL

And Too Much More to List - See our Website!

Terms: Cash, 3% on all Credit/Debit Cards Visa/MC/Discover accepted. All Items must be paid for on sale day. All items sold As is, Where is, No Guarantees. Auctioneer assumes no responsibility for description or quantities. Items are subject to change without notice. Announcements from the Auction Block take precedence over written word. 10% Buyers Premium on all Purchases. Items must be removed within 7 days of sale - $7/day storage fee thereafter.

Ron Brewer Auctions - The buying and selling solution!

Pictures: www.ronbrewerauctions.com Email: ron@ronbrewerauctions.com Col. Ron Brewer: 928-521-7517

Security FT PT, all shifts, background ck, computer or typing, able to be on feet, work ethic, service oriented. Pay DOE, PU/Return app Mon-Sat 11am-2pm, 814 N Beeline Hwy, Suite J, Payson

NOW HIRING

see attached

FOUR SEASONS MOTORSPORTS

is seeking a motivated individual to assist in Detailing and Rentals.

No experience is necessary. Our season is here and our growing industry demands more employees.

We are only looking for long-term employees. Please fax resume to:

Located Between Show Low and Heber on HWY 260, 19 Miles West of Show Low at Mile Post 322.7

Selling: Semi Loads of Lumber, Massive Quantity of Star Trek & Star Wars Movies/Models/Collectables, High Quality Home Furnishings, 1991 Kubota L2350 4x4 Diesel 25HP Tractor, Several Sizes of Galvanized Metal Roofing, Estate Vehicles, Chevy Farm Truck, Trusses, Wagon Wheels, Industrial Coolers/Air Conditioners, Scraper Blades/Brush Mower for Tractors, Water Tanks, Skid Steer Forks, Many Different Fuel Tanks/Stands, 1999 Kubota B7300 4x4 Diesel 16HP w/Front Loader, School Desks/Chairs, Equipment Trailers, Pickup Rack & Flatbed, Good Selection of ATVs, Dirt Blade for ATV, Go Carts, Fire Extinguishers, Antique Furniture, RADAR! 1945 Willys Jeep in Excellent Condition, Air Compressors, Dump Truck, Railroad Ties, Skid Steer Buckets, Antique Wood Cook Stoves, Table Saw, Numerous Hand Tools, Doors & Windows, Sanders, Hand Tools, Welding Rod of Various Sizes, Kubota L35 4WD Diesel 35HP w/Kubota DT900 Backhoe, Levels, Post Hole Auger & Bits, Generators, Roofing Materials, Miller & Lincoln Electric Welders, Metal Brake, Decorative Yard Items, Skid Steers, Tractor Pull Behind Farm Implements, Corral Panels, Truck Tool Boxes, Printers, 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4x4, Travel Trailers, Truck Campers, Yard/Garden Tools, 1982 Honda 500 Enduro, Backhoe Buckets, 4ft/6ft Chain Link Fencing/Posts, Antique Farm Equipment, Vintage Cowboy Collectables, Welding Equipment, Riding Lawnmower, 2008 Bobcat ct235 Diesel Tractor, Bench Grinder, Chop Saw, 1988 Mercedes 420 SEL V8, Estate Guns/Ammo,

The Payson Roundup is accepting applications for an experienced web press operator.

We are an award winning, twice weekly newspaper and produce products for a limited number of commercial printing customers.

We are looking for someone with experience in running 5 units of Goss Community, negative stripping, plate making and with a pride for quality.

Mechanical abilities and forklift experience are also desirable.

This is a fulltime position with a complete benefit package.

Payson is located in the heart of Mogollon Rim country where outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing abound.

Please send your resume to publisher@payson.com, OR Payson Roundup 708 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541.

CONSTRUCTION Construction Estimator Experienced in Civil Work, Earth Work, Utilities & Paving, Call 602-320-3771 or Email Resume: estimating@asuinc.com

928-472-7285 Attn: Bob Stahl

HEALTH CARE

Days Inn & Suites 301 S. Beeline Hwy, Suite A, Payson, AZ 85541

RESTAURANTS

Antonio’s Landscaping Landscaping, Yard Maintenance, Stonework and Firewood Available, Call Antonio @ 602-579-8844 or 928-363-1382

OakLeaf Yardworks

Order: 10079403 Cust: -Gila County Personnel AYSON ONCRETE art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

P

C

LOADER OPERATOR Apply today, and join our “Rock Solid� Team!

Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming.

Firewising!

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

ad attached

DEL TACO

now hiring for our General Manager Position Salary, Bonuses & 401K with a well established company.

Must have experience in QRS/Restaurant.

Email resume to SBromley012@yahoo.com or call Scott 928 607 0896

Bashas Shopping Center, 128 E. Hwy. 260. Energetic People. Come Join Our Crew!

PT/FT, Monthly Bonuses. $50.

Sign-up Bonus, Vacation Pay.

SALES/MARKETING attached

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS WILLS LIVING WILLS FINANCIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY MEDICAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY DEEDS

Patricia Rockwell AZ CertiďŹ ed Legal Document Preparer/ Paralegal

928-476-6539 AZCLDP #81438

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL FOR SALE

for experienced and inexperienced Sales Reps at Steve Coury Ford

1900 E. Highway 260 Payson, AZ 928-474-2231

9 BR. 9 BA. Windmill Corner Inn,5073 N. Hwy 87, Strawberry. 8 Rm Motel w/ Mobile Home-office.

High Demand, little competition.

Recently remodeled. $279000.

Dalen 480-205-5591

HOMES FOR SALE

Debco Construction

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

$ $

# $ ! "$ Order: 10082236 Cust: -George Henry Plumbing, Heating Keywords: pick up plumber ad with ..."and experienced HVAC art#: 20134713 Class: Mechanical Size: 2.00 X 3.00

GEORGE HENRY

Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

Requirements: Experienced service and repairs plumber with 8 years+ experience preferred.

Must have a valid AZ Drivers License We offer great pay and benefits package.

Requirements: Experienced HVAC service and repair technician with EPA Certification a must.

Must have a valid AZ Drivers License We offer great pay and benefits package.

Send resumes to: resumes@GHPHC.com or call 928-951-5988 Order: 10082131 Cust: -Payson Care Center Keywords: Pick up last CN/LPN with attached new wording.-Ba art#: 20134405 Class: Healthcare Size: 2.00 X 3.00

FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPER

SERVICES CONSTRUCTION

Order: 10082128 !"

Cust: -CONRAD, MICHAEL $## !

Keywords: Production has verbiage art#: 20135406 Class: Business Opportunities Size: 2.00 X 2.00

EXPERIENCED EXPERIENCED PLUMBER HVAC TECH WANTED WANTED

ATTENTION Looking for candidates with strong work ethic, a willingness to learn. We provide top of the line training for right individuals. Experience not required, you can learn while you learn. Must be willing to sell Ford new car lines in addition to quality pre-owned vehicles. We offer excellent pay plan opportunities. This is an opportunity to grow with an organization that is rated number one by their community for sales and service. We are looking for individuals that want to make 6 figures a year and build a long tern career with us. If you feel that this is the opportunity you have been looking for in the automotive industry then please contact Heath Wacker at (928) 474-8888 or come out to Steve Coury Ford located at 4397 East State Highway 260 in Star Valley.

We will be excited to hear from you!

& MATERIALS

IS LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED

LEGAL SERVICES

PART TIME FRONT DESK AGENT 2014 Clayton 14X48 2B/1BA Manufactured Home, all electric, private interior lot, Cedar Grove MHP 55+ Park $35,000 financing available call/text 480-390-8901

FULL TIME FRONT DESK AGENT

218 E. Phoenix Street, Approx.1/3 Acre Stucco Home, 4Bd/3Ba, Kitchen and Half Kitchen, plus 1Br/1Ba Guest Home,$139,000 Call Don 928-978-3423

HANDYMAN

Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling!

Senior Discount: 928-478-6139 JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Since 1993 Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned, Window Screen Repair 928-474-6482 not licensed

PT Certified MA for Busy Dermatology Practice 313 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ Submit Resume in Person or Fax 928-472-6025

NOW HIRING CNA’S, RN’S & LPN’S

2B/1BA 14x56 1983 GoldenWest Manufactured Home, fenced yd/lrg trees/incl 10x10 shed in pet friendly 55+MH Park $11,000.obo call/text 480-390-8901 Brand New 3Br/2Ba, 1400sf, Split Plan, 9ft Ceilings, Upgraded Slate Appliances, Fenced, Trees, Quiet.

604 E. Fir Circle, $179,900; 928-978-4011

HAULING

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873 HOME SERVICES

Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Order: 10082157 Cust: -PAYSON ROUNDUP Keywords: Media Consultant art#: 20135450 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00 VIEWS!!! 2100sqft 3BR/3BA Alpine Hts. wrap-ar deck w/spa, frplace. granite K & MasterBA. RV p’king, XXgarage + wkrm. ALL Appliances, W/D, Spa, 60� Flat Screen INCLUDED! $345.000 602.686.5903

MOBILES FOR SALE 1986 Fleetwood MH 2Br/2F-Ba, in 55+Park, Central AC/Heat, Evap Cooler, W/D, Refridg, D/W, Garbage Disposal, $18,950.obo 602-697-1389

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

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

Gift Certificates Available

Call The Cheaper Sweeper for a free estimate: (928) 472-9897 HOUSEKEEPING ETC. Cleaning Services, Regular Schedulled Cleanings, Organizing and Move-Outs!

Call Shari for a Quote!

928-951-1807

PRESS OPERATOR The Payson Roundup is accepting applications for an experienced web press operator.

We are an award winning, twice weekly newspaper and produce products for a limited number of commercial printing customers.

We are looking for someone with experience in running 5 units of Goss Community, negative stripping, plate making and with a pride for quality.

Mechanical abilities and forklift experience are also desirable.

This is a full-time position with a complete benefit package. Payson is located in the heart of Mogollon Rim country where outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing abound.

Please send your resume to publisher@payson.com, OR Payson Roundup 708 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541.

Order: 10082154 Cust: -PAYSON ROUNDUP Keywords: PRESS OPERATOR

HOUSEKEEPING “Spotless Cleaning Services�

Licensed, Professional, and Reliable.Free Estimates Call Today: Home or Business for a Spotless Shine Every Time!

928-225-0657

Full-time, Part-time & PRN Positions Available. Competitive wages and benefits. Please inquire about our Baylor program for weekends.

Apply in person at:

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

Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

REASONABLE RATES & FREE ESTIMATES Call: Ashley @ 928-970-2400 CBI offers an Outstanding PTO Package!

We are Hiring for EMT, Crisis Mobil Team & Licenced OP Counslor Sign-on-Bonus for LPC, LAC, LCSW and LMSW Please sent resumes to recruiting@cbridges.co

Order: 10082244 Cust: -Kohl's Ranch Stables art#: 20135588 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 3.00

Comple repair and remodel services for your home. No job too big or small. Over 20 years experience with kitchens, baths, windoows, doors, and more. wood furniture repair and refinishing. Reasonable and dependable. Free estmates. Call 602.826.1937

MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CLEANING SERVICES!

Immediate Opening for Front Desk Clerk Must have Hotel Experience, Customer Friendly, Team Player, and Ability to work on weekends, No phone calls, Please apply in person,

Apply in Person NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

LANDSCAPING

Complete Home Repair

PRESS OPERATOR

Prices Firm

Now Accepting Applications for: House-Keeping, PT Laundry and Front Desk

SUBWAY: Apply within,

CLERICAL/OFFICE

Order: 10082190 Cust: -Snyder, Shirley Keywords: MOVING SALE art#: 20135502 Class: Moving Sales Size: 2.00 X 5.00

Top Quality Merchandise

Applications available after 3:00 p.m. at 708 N. Beeline, Payson, AZ

PART-TIME INSERTER

ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL

Mobile ATV/UTV Repair!

Call Mike 970-507-1199

Must be 21 years of age, good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive.

Attach Proof/Copy of Arizona Driver’s License to Application Our Company does Background Checks

Newspaper

AUTOS/VEHICLES

FOUND: Last Thursday, Tackle Box belonging to Young Boys, Please call 480-710-4807

Newspaper

is seeking an independent contractor to deliver newspapers.

Earn Extra Income ($105.per + week) Tuesdays and Friday Afternoons, in Payson, Arizona Approx. 80 miles per week, Approx. 6 hours per/week

TRAILERS

EMPLOYMENT

1995 Polaris Sportsman 4x4 ATV w/trailer, ramp and snow blade.

Good condition, $1550 as is call 928-978-0973.

Quality Inn of Payson 801 N. Beeline Hwy

ID#82272

1. 608 E. Park Dr., Fri. & Sat. June 10 & 11 from 7am to 2pm: Electric Snow Blower, Knick Knacks, Kitchen ware and appliances, Fluorescent Fixtures and Bulbs, Trailer weight distribution hitch, Christmas Items, Freebies, Puppets, Stuffed Animals, Sola Tube, Books & Games, and More!

HOSPITALITY

2B/1BA 14x56 1983 MH, fenced yd/lrg trees/incl 10x10 shed in pet friendly 55+MHpark $11,000.obo 480-390-8901

Join our friendly Team

art#: 20135445 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

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

staurant For Sale ReWĆŒĹ˝ÄŽĆšÄ‚Ä?ůĞ͕ DÄ‚ĹŠĹ˝ĆŒ &ĆŒÄ‚ĹśÄ?ĹšĹ?Ć?Ğ͘ ΨϯϏϏ͕ϏϏϏ Ĺ?Ĺś 'ĆŒĹ˝Ć?Ć? ^Ä‚ĹŻÄžĆ?͘ WĆŒĹ?Ä?Äž ΨϭϾϹ͕ϏϏϏ /ĚĞĂů Ć?ĞƚƾƉ Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ KÇ ĹśÄžĆŒ DĂŜĂĹ?ÄžĆŒ Ĺ˝ĆŒ KÇ ĹśÄžĆŒ Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ ĹľĹ?ĹśĹ?žĂů ÄžÄŤĹ˝ĆŒĆšÍ˜

KÇ ĹśÄžĆŒ Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä‚ĆŒĆŒÇ‡Í˜ ^ÄžĆŒĹ?ŽƾĆ? Ĺ?ŜƋƾĹ?ĆŒĹ?ÄžĆ? Ĺ˝ĹśĹŻÇ‡Í˜

For more info, please email Name, Contact, Experience, to: ĆšĹšÄžĹ˝Ç ĹśÄžĆŒĎ­ĎŹĎŹĎ­Î›Ĺ?žĂĹ?ĹŻÍ˜Ä?Žž

McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth.

The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour.

Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

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

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com

PAYSON ROUNDUP

RENTALS

LEGAL NOTICES

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1 Bedroom Ground Level Apartment, Great Downtown Location, South Beeline $650.mo 928-474-8000. Rim Country Guns 1100 Sq.Ft 2BDR/2BA Apartment In Central Payson, Central Heating and A/C, F/P., Washer/Dryer Hookup $750.p/m, 480-326-7203 or 480-926-9024

Spring< <<

Apartments For Rent

Yourself over

to Aspen

Cove!

APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •

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

ASPEN COVE

801 E. FRONTIER ST. , PAYSON, AZ 85541

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Positively Payson: :

: : Spring has

:

Sprung:at

Forest Hills Condominiums :

333 N. McLane :

Relax by our cool swimming pool Large 1-2 Bedrooms

Wood Burning Fireplace Washer & Dryer • Covered Parking • Pet Friendly Close to Rumsey Park & Library

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

HOMES FOR RENT

2B/1BA, 2014 Manufactured Home, 55+ Community, Cedar Grove MHP, $650/mo/1yr +utilities, all electric, credit/background-check required $650 RefDep+$200Clean Fee 480-250-3404 2Bdr/1Ba Mobile on Private Lot, Completely Restored! New Hardwood Floors, New Bathroom, Heating, Cooling, Laundry,Large Storage,Large Deck w/Views,$725.mo. Call 928-288-2440 2BR,1BA, House, Payson, AZ 12 months lease, 1st months rent $800 and $400 security deposit,contact tsberryhill@cox.net.

3Br/2Ba 2-Car Gargae, 2 story Split house w/Deck, $880.mo + Dep. Cell 602-881-5743 3Br/2Ba,Family Room,Office, Walk-out-Basement,2 Car Garage + Carport,RV-ok, 1/2 Acre, Near GV Park,Views,Lease, Smoking-No, $1350.mo Includes Yard Service 928-474-1162 or 928-978-5084 Available 7/20/2016. Beautiful Luxurious Tri-Level Townhouse on G.V. Lakes. Very Quiet. Over 2100 Sq. Ft. Good Credit and Ref. Required. Small Pet OK. Non-Smoking. $1200 per month.

901 W. Madera Ln. Call (928) 951-4320 Beautiful Town House on GV-Lakes over 1500sf, Garage, 2Br/2.5Ba, Small Dog-ok, Smoking-No, Excellent Credit & Ref. Required $1000.mo 904 W. Madera Ln. 928-951-4320 Nice 2Bd/2Ba Home Utilities Paid $1150.p/mo Call Don at 928-978-3423

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty

Pine/Strawberry Rental

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

928-476-3279

UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED

16184: 5/31, 6/7, 6/21/2016; TS 2016-00192-AZ

The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 03/29/2007 and recorded on 04/04/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-005760, Book —Page —- and rerecorded on as in the official records of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501, in Gila County, on 08/10/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: PARCEL NO.1 A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING FOR A TIE AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`18” EAST, ALONG THE N O R T H - S O U T H MID-SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, 979.99 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`18” EAST 342.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°46`16” WEST 127.25 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°02`18” WEST 342.32 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89`46`16” EAST 127.25 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO.2 AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS CREATED IN INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN DOCKET 697, PAGES 878 AND 880 AND IN DOCKET 721, PAGE 108 OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

1413 N. Sunset Dr., 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . $1650 313 W. Trailwood Rd., 3BD, 2BA. . . . . $1050 305 E. Cedar Mill Rd., 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . $950 914 W. Rim View Rd., 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . $925 401 E. Alpine Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $925 1006 N. Gila Dr., 2BD, 1.5BA. . . . . . . . . $900 1207 W. Birchwood, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . $875 2809 W. Nicklaus Dr., 2BD, 3BA . . . . . . $850 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp5, 1BD, 1BA . . . $550 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio, 1BA . . $450

FURNISHED HOMES

200 E. Malibu Dr. #F3, 2BD, 2BA . . . . $1200

BISON COVE CONDOS

200 E. MALIBU DRIVE, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNFURNISHED & FURNISHED UNITS RENT $800 TO $1150

LEGAL NOTICES

COMMENCING FOR A TIE AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST, GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`18” EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 31, 461.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°03`36” WEST 567.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`02” EAST 105.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 19°45`14” EAST 174.29 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`02” EAST 167.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89`46`16” EAST 244.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`18” EAST 85.57 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°57`42” EAST 10.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°02`18” WEST 10.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°46`16” EAST 10.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°02`18” WEST 95.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°46`16” WEST 244.47 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°02`02” WEST 150.48 FEET; THENCE NORTH 19°45`14” WEST 174.26 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°02`02” WEST 101.86 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°03`36” WEST 20.01 FEET TO THE POINT BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 3 AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS CREATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN DOCKET 721, PAGE 108 OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE SOUTH 00°21`18” EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 31, 797.99 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN DOCKET 664, PAGE 485; THENCE SOUTH 89°46`16” ALONG THE WEST, SOUTH LINE OF AFORESAID PARCEL, 224.50 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89°46`16” WEST 20.00 FEET TO A POINT LYING ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF THAT EASEMENT DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN DOCKET 664, PAGE 485; THENCE NORTH 00°02`18” WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID EASEMENT 60.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°46`16”

EAST 20.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`18” EAST, 60.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO.4 AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AS CREATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN DOCKET 721, PAGE 121 OVER THE NORTHERLY 20 FEET THEREOF, AND OVER THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF THE NORTH 30 FEET OF THE EAST 10 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING FOR A TIE AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, GILA AND SALT RIVER AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`18” EAST, ALONG THE N O R T H - S O U T H MID-SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, 979.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°46`16” WEST 127.25 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00°02`18” EAST 342.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°46`16” WEST 127.25 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°02`18” WEST 342.32 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°46`16” EAST 127.25 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Purported Street Address: 3850 North Mazatzal, Pine, AZ 85544 Tax Parcel 30128088A

Number:

Original Principal Balance: $ 387,500.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for TBW Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2007-2, TBW Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-2 c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC: 1661 Worthington Road West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: Kempton Clark, An Unmarried Man 3850 North Mazatzal, Pine, AZ 85544 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. Northpark Town Center 1000 Abernathy Rd NE; Bldg 400, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30328 (866) 960-8299

Order: 10082161 Cust: -Pine Strawberry Water Improvem Keywords: 2016 Budget Hearing The Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District (PSWID) Board of art#: 20135457 Directors Class: Public Noticeswill be holding informational session and public hearing as part ofXthe Size: 3.00 9.00Rate Setting and Budget Adoption Process. Additionally the Board

will discuss options for loan payoff. All Individuals within the District boundary are encouraged to attend.

The informational session and public hearing will be held at the PineStrawberry Community Dining Hall located at 3916 AZ-87, Pine, AZ 85544 as follows: N N N

th

Informational Session – Thursday June 9 5:30 pm th Public Hearing – Saturday June 11 11:30 am Final Public Hearing and budget adoption will occur at the th regularly scheduled June Board meeting – Thursday June 16 6:00 pm

The tentative proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 (July 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2017) is as follows. Final budget will be presented for th adoption at the June Board Meeting (June 16 ) at 6:00 pm based on input received from all members of the District:

609 S. BEELINE HWY. PAYSON, AZ 85541 474-5276

www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

6/14, No.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Independently Owned & Operated

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Berkshire-Hathaway 1x3 HomeServices Advantage Realty PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

LEGAL NOTICES

PINE-STRAWBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Proposed Budget FY 2016/2017 (Tenative) REVENUE Cash Carry Forward -Working & Reserve Fund

$307,000

Capital Projects/Repairs Carry Forward-Reserve Fund SUBTOTAL: CARRY OVER Property Tax Levies

$405,000 $712,000 $865,000

Revenue from Rates and Fees

$2,004,000

Potential Grants and Other Non-Revenue Funding Sales Tax on Revenues

$400,000 $132,300

SUBTOTAL: CASH IN FLOWS

$3,401,300

TOTAL REVENUE

$4,113,300

Independently Owned & Operated

Remodeled 2Br/1Ba Home, All Utilities Paid except Gas, $1200.mo

EXPENSES

Remodeled 1Br/1Ba w/Carport, Kitchenette Apt. $800.mo All Utilities Paid,

Operations Expense

$200,000

Admin Staff Salary

$375,000

Smoking/Pets-No 928-978-3775

Legal and Advertising fees

$50,000

Capital Project Carry Over

$335,000

Single Level 3Br/2Ba garage, on a Fully Fenced half acre (Payson), Privacy, $1500.mo + Dep. Smokers-No. 928-978-1452

MOBILE/RV SPACES

Operations Contract Services

$895,425

Infrastructure Repairs Carry Over

$70,000

Capital Improvements

$433,575

Infrastructure Repairs

$50,000

Potential Additional Capital Projects Funded from Grants

$400,000

RYE RV PARK 1Br/1Ba, (Furnished) $350.mo & Up; Free Laundry On-site, Utility Dep. Water/Trash Included, 602-502-0020

Debt Service/Loans

$865,000

Sales Tax

$132,300

ROOMS FOR RENT

Working Fund

$250,000

Reserve Fund

$57,000

ROOMMATE WANTED! Mature, Responsible Person to share my Beautiful Mountain View Home!

W/D, Cable, Own Bathroom & Views! $375.mo + Utilities: 928-474-2106 or 480-695-2786

TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016

TOTAL EXPENSES

$3,806,300

SUBTOTAL: WORKING AND RESERVE FUNDS

$307,000

TOTAL EXPENSES INCLUDING RESERVES

$4,113,300

LEGAL NOTICES SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (866) 960-8299 W e b s i t e : http://www.altisource.com/M ortgageServices/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.as px Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. DATED: April 14, 2016 /s/ Stephanie Spurlock, Trustee Sale Assistant The successor trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee’s capacity as an Insurance Company as required by A.R.S. § 33-803 (A)(6).

The successor trustee’s regulator is the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Fulton On April 14, 2016, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Stephanie Spurlock, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Laterrika Thompkins, NOTARY PUBLIC NOTARY PUBLIC Expires July 22, 2016 16189: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/2016; IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA Arvin Bernstein, Trustee of the AB Trust, Plaintiff, v. MORTGAGE NOTES, INC., an Arizona Corporation; ROBERT MEYERS, JR., an individual; MICHAEL F. DEGREGORY AND DIXIE L. DEGREGORY, husband and wife; JOHN DOES I-X; XYZ PARTNERSHPSI-X; UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ANY DECEASED DEFENDANTS, I-X; PARTIES IN POSSESSION I-X; SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS, I-X; GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, I-X. Defendants.

No. CV201500166 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICAITON THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO DEFENDANTS MORTGAGE NOTES, INC., an Arizona Corporation; ROBERT MEYERS, JR., an individual; MICHAEL F. DEGREGORY AND DIXIE L. DEGREGORY, husband and wife; JOHN DOES I-X; XYZ PARTNERSHPSI-X; UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ANY DECEASED DEFENDANTS, I-X; PARTIES IN POSSESSION I-X; SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS, I-X; GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, I-X THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ANY DECEASED DEFENDANT AND ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH A REDEEMABLE INTEREST IN GILA COUNTY TAX PARCEL ID 206-03-128.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this court. If served within Arizona, you appear and defend within 20 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If served out of the State of Arizona - whether by direct service, by registered or certified mail, or by publication - you shall appear and defend within 30 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you is complete, exclusive of the day of service.

Where process is served upon the Arizona Director or Insurance as an insurer’s attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this state, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer to plead until expiration of 40 days after date of such service upon the Director. Service by registered or certified mail within the State of Arizona is complete 30 days after the date of receipt by the party being served. Service by publication is complete 30 days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete 30 days after filing the Affidavit of Compliance and return receipt or Officer’s Return, RCP 4; ARS Sections 20-222, 28-502, 28-503.

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

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the

LEGAL NOTICES relief demanded in the Complaint. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY PARTIES AT LEAST THREE JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULE DCOURT PROCEEDING. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of the Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer of response upon the Plaintiff’s attorney.

RCP 10(d); ARS Section 12-311, RCP 5.

The name and address of Plaintiff’s attorneys are: Shawn C. White, Frederick C. Horn, STERNFELS & WHITE, P.L.L.C., 16803 E. Palisades Blvd., Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268.

SIGNED AND SEALED THIS DATE; 3/16/16 By /s/ Karen Rubio, Clerk 16198: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #16-40411 Hightower Title No: 21601417 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 10/13/2004 as Document No. 2004-015953 and Re-Recorded on 12/02/2004 as Document No. 2004-018729 for the reason of ‘Correcting legal description’ Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on August 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: That part of Lot 9, of SUMMER HAVEN, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 122, described as follows: BEGINNING at the Southeast corner of Lot 9; THENCE North 89 degrees, 49 minutes, 52 seconds West, a distance of 54 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE continuing North 89 degrees, 49 minutes, 52 seconds West, a distance of 177.53 feet; THENCE North 0 degrees, 04 minutes, 12 seconds East, a distance of 113.55 feet; THENCE South 89 degrees, 49 minutes, 52 seconds East, a distance of 177.53 feet; THENCE South 0 degrees, 04 minutes, 12 seconds West, a distance of 113.67 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and also known as 9J on Record of Survey No. 2250 records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 9058 West Dans Highway Strawberry, AZ 85544 Tax Parcel No.: 301-07-009J 6 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $240,264.00 Original Trustor: Nadine Hightower, an unmarried woman 9058 West Dans Highway, Strawberry, Arizona 85544 Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Care of /

5B

LEGAL NOTICES Servicer Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc 3476 Stateview Boulevard, MAC #X7801- 014 Fort Mill, SC 29715 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee/is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4577601 06/07/2016, 06/14/2016, 06/21/2016, 06/28/2016 16199: 5/31, 6/3, 6/7/2016 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT 1.

ENTITY NAME: Kaloka Kare LLC 2.

A.C.C. FILE NUMBER L-20802129 3.

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE CHANGE (x) CHANGING TO MANAGER-MANAGED LLC: Renee Lynch, (x) manager, 136 E. Hoot Owl Trail, Payson, AZ 85541 Signature: 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/ Renee Lynch, Renee Lynch; Date: 05/09/16. (x) This is a manger-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a manager or I am signing for an entity manager named: /s/ Renee Lynch 16200: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS#: 16-42407 Order #: LTC-A-MCM-510608-PR The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/16/2007 and recorded on 7/24/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-012497, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the Front Entrance of the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, on 8/3/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN LOT 33, OF LITTLE RANCHES NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 53 AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SIDE LINE OF RUSSELL AVENUE AT A POINT DISTANT 69 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 33; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID RUSSELL AVENUE 53 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH SOUTH SIDE LINE OF SAID LOT 33, 161 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE LINE OF SAID LOT, 53 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH SIDE LINE OF SAID LOT, 161 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a 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: 6311 SOUTH RUSSELL ROAD GLOBE, AZ 85501 A.P.N.: 207-24-058 Original Principal Balance: $129,900.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) KRISTOPHER L. TOWER AND CHARLI DAWN TOWER, HUSBAND AND WIFE 6311 SOUTH RUSSELL ROAD GLOBE , AZ 85501 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Sun American Mortgage Company 7500 Old Georgetown Road, Ste 1350 Bethesda, MD 20814 NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Zieve, Brodnax andSteele, LLP 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602)

LEGAL NOTICES 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (800) 280-2832 Website: www.auction.com Dated: Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. A-FN4577949 06/07/2016, 06/14/2016, 06/21/2016, 06/28/2016 16202: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21/2016; BEFORE THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE DEATH OF DAVID M. HARDMAN,) Claimant,) vs.) SOUTHERN ERECTORS, INC.,) Respondent,) HARTFORD UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.,) Insurance C a r rier.)

Workers’ Compensation Case No. CM-2016-02593A NOTICE OF HEARING DATE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES AND ASSIGNS OF DAVID M. HARDMAN, DECEASED, AND THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS OF DAVID M. HARDMAN, DECEASED. GREETINGS: You and each of you are hereby notified that the above-mentioned cause will come on for hearing in the Workers’ Compensation Commission, State of Oklahoma. The case will come on for hearing regarding death benefits related to the Workers’ Compensation claim filed by Brianne A. Hardman, in the matter of the death of her spouse, David M. Hardman. The heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of David M. Hardman, deceased, and the unknown successors of David M. Hardman, deceased, are notified that any person having any interest in death benefits appear for hearing at the Workers’ Compensation Commission, 1915 North Stiles Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 before the Honorable Mike Egan on the 27th day of June, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

You, the heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assignees of David M. Hardman, deceased, and the unknown successors of David M. Hardman, deceased, are notified that Brianne A. Hardman alleges she is the surviving spouse of David M. Hardman along with natural children Chevy L. Hardman, a minor child, Crue D. Hardman, a minor child, of the above mentioned Claimant and therefore they are entitled to death benefits if they meet the statutory requirements.

And you, the said heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, and assignees of David M. Hardman, deceased, and the unknown successors of David M. Hardman, are further notified that unless you appear for hearing before the Honorable Mike Egan in the Workers’ Compensation Commission, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on June 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., then the allegations of said claim will be taken as true and judgment determining the heirs of David M. Hardman will be entered and an Order Awarding Death Benefits will be entered by the Workers’ Compensation Commission of the State of Oklahoma.

T h Honorable Mike Egan

e

Workers’ C o m p e n s a t i o n Commission Melissa E. Oxford Law Office of Ann Fries 4500 S. Garnett, Ste. 230 Tulsa, OK 74146 (918) 663-7878 Attorney for Respondent and Insurance Carrier

You’ll find a receptive audience for sales with an ad in the

Payson Roundup classifieds!

CALL THE PAYSON ROUNDUP at 474-5251 or drop in 708 N. BEELINE

6B

Payson Roundup OUTDOORS Tuesday, June 7, 2016

www.paysongalleria.com

  Â? Â? Â?Â? Â?  ­ Â&#x20AC;Â? Â&#x201A;

& 30 Other Cos.

THE PAYSON ROUNDUP IS PRINTED ON 100% RECYCLED NEWSPRINT

Rock Art Ranch From page 1B Desert varnish is a thin coating (patina) of manganese, iron and clays on the surface of sunbaked boulders. Its origin has intrigued naturalists since the time of Charles Darwin.

According to Dr. Wayne Armstrong, desert varnish is formed by colonies of microscopic bacteria living on the rock surface for thousands of years.

These bacteria absorb trace amounts of manganese and iron from the atmosphere and create a black layer of manganese oxide or reddish iron oxide on the rock surfaces. This thin layer is a coating on the rocks and also includes cemented clay particles that help to shield the bacteria against desiccation, extreme heat and intense solar radiation.

Varnish bacteria thrive on smooth rock surfaces in arid climates.

According to Ronald Dorn, it takes perhaps 10,000 years to create a complete varnish coating in the deserts of the Photos by Greg McKelvey southwestern United Brantley Baird and his family live on States.

In fact, â&#x20AC;&#x153;dating of a working ranch that his parents purvarnished surfaces is of chased in 1945. Known as the Rock enormous importance Art Ranch, Baird has amassed an to the study of desert amazing collection of western cowlandforms and to the boy and Anasazi artifacts found on his study of early humans property. His museums and displays in America, since many are exceptional, as are the locations artifacts lying on the he takes you to visit. ground become coated with desert varnish.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on desert varnish: Armstrong, Wayne, 2008, AnzaBorrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA), The Sand Paper, Summer 2008.

Dorn, R.I. and T.M. Oberlander, 1981, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Microbial Origin of Desert Varnish.â&#x20AC;? Science 213:12451247.

Fractures make the canvas and the long panels at the Rock Art Ranch are part of a regional structural fabric that both forms the flat varnish-covered surfaces and also helps guide the path of the creek. Note in this Google Earth image the northwest and northeast lines are the fractures in the rocks, the best canvases are the long fractures parallel to the creek. Might this pattern be repeated elsewhere? Could be!