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Wildfires continue to burn throughout Arizona, but most pose little threat to structures, people or the forest. The Forest Service is letting several of the larger fires burn to thin brush and actually boost forest health. The 24,000-acre Whitetail Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation is the largest fire in the state at the moment. The 1,400-acre Kearny River Fire burned several buildings when it started, but appears contained at present. The 1,400-acre Horse Tank Fire continues to send smoke wafting through Rim Country. Meanwhile, crews quickly extinguished a small, roadside fire in Gisela Monday, before it could escape into the increasingly dry brush to endanger nearby homes. The call came just after
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With Arizona cutting school budgets, while the governor demands they increase classroom spending, Payson Unified School District came up with a plan: reprioritize. At its June 8 meeting, the Payson Unified School District board heard that the loss of funding came to a total decrease of 1 percent in the Maintenance and Operations budget. In other words, a mostly break-even budget. Although state revenues have risen substantially, PUSD will lose a net total of about $140,000. That will give the district an operations budget of $13.9 million. PUSD business manager Kathie Manning said that various factors account for the 1 percent decline. For starters, the district lost 40 students, which will produce a $313,000 cut to unrestricted capital (now called District Additional Assistance). This comes out of the money for curriculum and classroom materials. The district also lost funding because the Legislature eliminated Career Ladder, which provides extra pay for teachers. The district has also lost English Language Learner students and money for capital improvements and maintenance, said Manning. The Legislature has also cut funding to district sponsored charter schools. “That is because of an unfair funding advantage,” said Manning, since stand-alone charter schools must pay for all staffing and maintenance services by themselves. District sponsored charter schools can piggyback on the district for many of those services. See Payson, page 2A
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Fred Van West completes the 10th Annual Payson Sprint Triathlon, savoring a remarkable year in which he lost 162 pounds and learned he could do far more than he ever dreamed.
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Fred Van West wasn’t one of the top competitors in Saturday’s 10th Annual Payson Sprint Triathlon. But you’d never have guessed it by the way he crossed the finish line with his arms flung wide and a huge smile on his face. His time of two hours five minutes and 30 seconds left him nearly 53 minutes behind the men’s champion. But that didn’t matter. All that mattered was that he finished the challenging event featuring a 400-meter swim, 14-mile bike ride and 5-kilometer run. It was the latest milestone the 48-year-old Gilbert resident has reached in a transformative year. It’ll be difficult for Van West to top what he’s accomplished in the past 12 months. For starters, he lost 162 pounds.
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A year ago, the idea of even entering such an event was outlandish. Not many people weighing 315 pounds think about competing in something like a sprint triathlon. But a lot has changed for Van West in one year. He weighed 153 pounds when he jumped into Taylor Pool to begin his race on Saturday. “It was absolutely exhilarating,” he said of the experience. “I didn’t run as good a race as I would have liked to because I ran out of energy and had to walk part of the way. But I wanted to finish running.” And he did, running into Rumsey Park for the final leg of the race and lifting his arms as he crossed the line. It was just the latest goal Van West has reached in a remarkable journey that began a year ago with the Choice Hotels software designer
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A piercing scream split the night just as Chelsea Pierson and her friend left Pierson’s grandmother’s house at the end of Longhorn Road at 11 p.m. Sunday. “We didn’t know if it was an animal or a person,” said Pierson. The two rolled down their windows and searched until they saw a pickup truck. “A lady was on the ground with her truck over her,” said Pierson. The friend saw that the lady’s leg was trapped under her front tire. While Pierson’s friend called 911, Pierson put the truck in gear to get it off of her. Pierson said the leg had stopped the movement of the truck like a curb, so she had to coax it off of the woman. By the time Pierson had freed
the woman Payson police and fire had responded. Battalion Chief Jim Rasmussen confirmed they responded to the call. “Payson paramedics transported the patient to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,” he said. But Pierson said the woman thanked the girls profusely — she said they had saved her life as she could not reach her phone. “It was pitch black out there,” said Pierson. “We only knew she was there because we heard her.” Pierson felt no fear helping out as she had volunteered for the Hellsgate Fire Department. She said currently she is working on her bachelor’s degree in fire science and hopes to become a firefighter. “I’m about to do my EMT classes,” she said.
4FRI contractor struggles with lack of trucks, money Criticism swirls around painfully slow progress by
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Debate continues to swirl around the painfully slow progress in the largest forest restoration forest restoration effort in U.S. history. Good Earth Power AZ landed a 10-year contract to thin 300,000 acres of overgrown Arizona forests two years ago, but so far has thinned only a fraction of the anticipated acreage. The company has not yet built the new mills and wood-burning power plants it needs to process the huge volume of timber. The Four Forest Restoration Initiative is intended to restore forest health and avert catastrophic wildfires without the billions of dollars it would cost taxpayers to thin some 6 million acres without relying on a timber company turning a profit from the wood it harvests. By a rough estimate, the forest may have 3 billion extra trees, if you assume an average density of 500 trees per acre across that 6 million acres. Good Earth Power AZ continues to issue regular THE WEATHER Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 90s, low in the mid 60s. Chance for thunderstorms throughout the week. See 9A
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updates on its progress and lists its existing projects, mostly thinning projects approved long before the completion of an unprecedented environmental assessment covering some 100,000 acres. “We have demonstrated the massive investment of money and effort that is required to build and kick-start a multi-component, future-focused wood products industry in a region where the industry has been dormant for many years,” wrote Good Earth CEO Jason Rosamond in a recent update. “At the end of the day, however, only one thing matters: acreage. Acreage in production and acreage restored.” However, critics like Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin, the Eastern Arizona Counties Organization (ECO) and others continue to question the slow progress of a project everyone agrees is crucial to preventing the next megafire from consuming vulnerable forest communities. “By any honest measure, our forests are dead
• See 4FRI contractor’s, page 2A
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The crucial effort to prevent megafires by thinning the forest has fallen years behind the original schedule. Good Earth Power says it needs to buy trucks to haul millions of trees.
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prosperity of local industry and government to provide good-paying jobs and services in our communities.” However, Good Earth maintains that it has invested millions in developing the infrastructure needed to undertake the massive thinning contract. The 4FRI contract envisions thinning millions of acres from average tree densities of 500 to 1,000 trees per acre to more like 50 or 100 trees per acre. That works out to something like 3 billion trees on 6 million acres in Central Arizona. Moreover, the contract calls for the company to haul off brush and saplings, to feed into biomass power plants and turn into compost. “Unlike previous stewardship projects or a typical timber sale, the 4FRI contract requires that all biomass be removed from the forest in a timely manner,” wrote Good Earth Power CEO Rosamond. “For every truckload of saw logs that we move, there are three related loads of biomass that must be hauled from the forest and then on to a GEPAZ customer in Arizona or California.” Hauling the small stuff to a biomass plant usually requires more trucking time than hauling logs to a nearby sawmill. “Four times more trucks are needed to process the contract than if GEPAZ did not have a requirement to move biomass,” said Rosamond.
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Payson Police arrested 10 people during the third weekend in June. Violations included shoplifting, assault, underage drinking and domestic violence calls, said Payson Police Chief Don Engler. “Nothing out of the ordinary for police work,” said Engler. He said with school out and long summer days, there are more people that have the opportunity to get in trouble. Engler said weekend arrests have been as high as 16, but 10 is a “middle of the road weekend.”
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and dying,” said Martin during a recent forest tour for lawmakers arranged by ECO and the Salt River Project. “But there’s no point in cutting and piling and burning a perfectly good (wood) product. The wood products industry is hanging on by their fingernails in Arizona — they need a 10-year guarantee of product. They all bought off on 4FRI happening a whole lot faster and a whole lot differently than it turned out. They can’t continue to work on a year-to-year plan, wondering what the Forest Service is going to give up this year.” She noted that the original schedule for the 4FRI contract called for the contractor to cut 30,000 acres annually, starting two years ago. Instead, the first contractor cut nothing and the current replacement contractor has cut a few thousand acres — mostly “shelf stock” projects approved before the establishment of 4FRI. Pascuel Berlioux, director of ECO, said the delay has threatened the survival of the small timber companies, mills, trucking companies and thinning crews established tenuously through initiatives like the White Mountain Stewardship Project. “We’re not saving the timber industry in Arizona,” he said, “we’re in the process of destroying what remains.” The White Mountain Stewardship contract relied on payments of $500 to $800 per acre to the contractor to cover the cost of removing brush and very small trees that had no commercial value. The project fell far behind schedule and never cleared more than about 50,000 acres because the Forest Service couldn’t afford to pay that subsidy. However, buffer zones cleared through the project likely saved Alpine and Springerville from the Wallow Fire. At the forest tour, ECO also handed out a letter written by Stephen Reidhead, president of TriStar Logging, the truckers complained that Good Earth hasn’t paid its bills when contracting with outside trucking companies. “Many promises have been made but few have been kept,” wrote Reidhead. He cited $456,000 in unpaid bills by Good Earth, owed to various trucking companies. He said Good Earth’s website claims it has to create its own trucking network for lack of capacity in Northern Arizona. “Trucking is in fact readily available; GEP is simply not paying trucking companies what they are owed, as a result, companies will not work with them ... We do not write this letter out of spite or malice toward GEP, we deeply care about the long-term health of our forests, and the
As a result, operational costs for a typical timber sale are only about 15 to 20 percent of what it costs Good Earth to remove biomass and logs together. “Ultimately, it will require literally hundreds of trucks and trailers to move the biomass out of the forest and to haul logs to the sawmill,” said Rosamond. As a result, the company is now buying trucks so it will not have to rely on subcontractors. Meanwhile, the company continues to undertake shelf-stock projects, although nowhere near a pace that would thin 30,000 acres annually. The company has so far thinned about 4,000 acres, according to its May update, including 3,000 this year. Most of the active projects are in the Coconino and Kaibab forests. Projects in Rim Country include the 952acre Mercer project near Christopher Creek and 4,300 acres near East Clear Creek, part of the watershed for the C.C. Cragin Reservoir. The Forest Service maintains that the White Mountain Stewardship Project thinned 20,000 acres, with another 4,000 acres included in the first phase of the 4FRI project. Another 30,000 acres of previously approved thinning contracts have been lumped into the 4FRI contract. In addition, the Forest Service claims to have treated 187,000 acres with prescribed fires or by letting low-intensity wildfires burn. The Forest Service has also approved another 32,000 acres for the 4FRI contractor to clear whenever Good Earth is ready.
This year, funding dropped 50 percent for district charter schools, such as Payson Center for Success. By next year, the other 50 percent will be cut and district sponsored charter schools will cease to exist in Arizona, said Manning. “By 2015-16 district sponsored charter schools will no longer be funded,” said Manning. Add to all this an increase in employee health care costs, which hurt everyone’s bottom line. Yet the budget also includes some positives, such as salaries for teachers. This year, the district replaced many veteran retiring teachers with lower-paid new teachers, resulting in a salary savings, explained Manning. Another boost, the community voted for the M&O override, which brings in about $1.2 million directly to Payson Schools. This is not new money, but does maintain many programs. The state also increased base level spending, but only slightly. The state restored only a fraction of the illegally withheld inflation funding courts have ordered repaid. Arizona now has the dubious distinction of ranking last in education spending in the nation. Other news? With PUSD reprioritizing budget dollars, classroom sizes will not
increase and staffing levels will remain about the same. Manning said the board will vote on the final budget July 8. “We propose now and then we … put a hearing notification out to the public,” Manning said to the board. The reprioritization includes: • Not filling an English Language Learner (ELL) aide, a special education paraprofessional and a tech department assistant position due to a decrease in students and need. • Adjusting the number of hours worked by hourly staff as a result of rescheduling professional development days. Full days would be replaced with an hour early release on Wednesdays. Teachers would receive an hour-and-a-half of professional development during that time. • Teacher experience pay changing due to older more highly paid staff leaving and being replaced by younger less experienced staff. • Other staff savings will come from older staff retiring then returning to teach as contract employees, with their medical benefits paid for by the state retirement system. • Because of a loss of students in the high and middle schools, the district eliminated one full-time teaching position. Between breaking up a class into .2 percent of a full-time position and teachers leaving, the district can cover all the bases by asking if
any teachers would like to pick up teaching another class. • Canceling a contract with Diversified Solutions, a company that physically tested employees. • Decreasing the district work week from five to four days during June and July and during other school breaks, such as fall and winter break. • Decreasing the number of days the Payson Center for Success administration assistant works. • Transfer where and how the food and business service staff get funded. The budget does have a 2 percent stipend for staff included, which totals $200,000. “A stipend is a one-time payment that is not tied to our salary schedules. Since it is not part of our annual operating costs it could be cut next year if the Legislature makes additional cuts to our budget,” said Wyman. The budget also includes a one-time payment to technology of $125,000, covered by money left from the sale of Frontier Elementary School. The proposed budget does not include grants mostly funded by the federal government that have yet to come in. These include Title 1 grants. “Federal grants are not typically received by the district until sometime between August and October,” said Wyman.
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The Tonto Amateur Radio Association hosts its Annual Field Day Saturday, June 27 in Ramada 3 at Rumsey Park for 24 hours starting at 11 a.m. This is a worldwide event and, though not a competition, members will be attempting to contact other Hams worldwide. Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) are known for being able to communicate during natural and manmade disasters when all other communications are unavailable. By participating in this Field Day, TARA is demonstrating to the Payson area we are able to communicate during difficult times. The public is invited to come out and see these communications specialists in action.
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Payson Packers reunion
A reunion of the Payson Packers is planned Thursday, June 25 at Rumsey Park along with a Celebration of Life for Kathie Harris, the wife of the late Ross Harris, who passed away on Jan. 9. There will be a memorial hike at 9 a.m. and a potluck at noon. Hot dogs, utensils and drinks will be supplied. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. For further information and/or to RSVP, please contact Sandy at charameda@gmail.com or phone (928) 4722239 or Lynn at pazlynn@gmail.com, phone (928) 472-8063.
Ice Cream Social and Game Night Friday
Rim Country residents and visitors are invited to an Ice Cream Social and Game Night at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson at 6 p.m., Friday, June 26. Guests are invited to make their favorite
day starts with a benefit breakfast by the Mountain Village Foundation to raise money to help area children in need. Save room for the delicious Navajo Taco lunches served to raise money for the senior dining program. Take time for a visit on up the hill to the Fossil Creek Creamery Saturday, July 4 where events will be held to raise more money for Rim Country kids. Farm tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and cost $10 per person; a picnic lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a choice of two menus, one for $12 per plate, the other for $10 per plate. Reservations are required, call (928) 476-5178.
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CMA award winner and country music superstar Mark Wills comes to Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Friday, July 3. Mark Wills has been touring the U.S. playing his top country hits including his 2010 #1 Smash Hit “1970-Something,” “Jacob’s Ladder,” “Don’t Laugh at Me,” “I Do (Cherish You)” and much more. For more information on Mark Wills, visit markwills.musiccitynetworks.com. Tickets are on sale now and cost $50 for preferred seating and includes a special personal meet and greet with the artist prior to concert from 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and $30 general admission. All seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the opening act, Bonfire, starts at 7:30 p.m., with Wills starting at 9 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Children can have both free breakfast and lunch this summer at Julia Randall Elementary and Rim Country Middle School. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through July 30. Lunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through July 16. Adult meals are available for purchase: $2 for breakfast and $3 for lunch. The Summer Food Service Program is sponsored by the Payson Unified School District. There are no income restrictions.
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The Kiwanis of Zane Grey Country is sponsoring the 2015 August Doin’s Rodeo Parade using the theme “American Pride.” The parade is at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, starting at Green Valley Park and ending at the Sawmill Crossing. The group is inviting individuals, clubs, organizations, etc., to participate. The deadline for entries is Aug. 8. Fees are $200 for political entries; $30 for businesses and individuals; $15 for non-profits; with entries from schools, veterans groups and rodeo royalty allowed to participate for free. Entries made after Aug. 8 will be charged an additional $5 late fee and no entries will be accepted after Aug. 15. To learn more, contact the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, (928) 4744515 or the Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country, P.O. Box 2507, Payson, AZ 85547.
Taylor Pool open sundae, bring decks of cards, dominoes, board games or other games and enjoy fellowship time. To enjoy the evening, just bring a can or box of food for the food bank. Members of the Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Women’s Missionary League sponsor this fun night. For more information, call the church office, (928) 474-5440.
Safe Driver Class Saturday
The next AARP Safe Driver Class will be held Saturday, June 27 at Payson Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a 1-hour lunch break. This class is designed for drivers 50 and older, but is open to all drivers over 18. Call (928) 472-9290 to register. AARP member registration is $15 per person; nonAARP registration is $20, cash or check on day of class. There are no tests. You simply sign up and learn. Plus, you may get a great discount on your car insurance.
Yard sale for Payson Community Kids
Granny’s Attic, 800 E. Highway 260, Payson, is hosting a Community Yard Sale to benefit Payson Community Kids from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28. A fee of $10 for a small table space, or $20 for a large table space, will be contributed to the organization that provides a variety of after-school and other services to
children in need. For details and to reserve a space, call (928) 474-3962. Participants must provide their own tables.
Concert Under the Stars
The summer concert series continues Saturday, June 27 with the Whiskey Rose band in a free performance at 7 p.m. at Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club Dr. Whiskey Rose is a country band featuring outstanding female and male vocals, rockin’ guitar and an amazing rhythm section. This collection of top notch, seasoned musicians bring country rock tunes to a new level of excellence. Strong lead vocals and harmonies add texture and tone to songs made popular by Sugarland and George Strait. There are food vendors, but you are welcome to bring your own picnic.
CPC hosts special program for 4th
Payson Community Presbyterian Church will celebrate the country’s birthday with a program of history and music of the Revolutionary War written for America’s Bicentennial in 1976 by Buckshot Dot from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, July 3. The cast will be in period costume and includes Barb and Chuck Casey, Tom Jones and many others. The public is invited to attend at no charge. The church is at 800 W. Main St.
A good, old-fashioned American meal of hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for a donation. Non-perishable food items are always welcome and encouraged. All proceeds benefit the local food banks. For more information, please contact Community Presbyterian Church at (928) 474-0624.
Fourth fun in park
The Fourth of July festivities in Green Valley Park get started with an 8 a.m. flag-raising ceremony and patriotic tribute at the Veterans Memorial, hosted by the Payson Patriotic Events Committee. Immediately following, volunteers from around the community will publicly read the Declaration of Independence. Starting at 1 p.m. and continuing until 4 p.m., there will be family games including sack races, an egg toss, a tug-of-war and the 7th Annual Payson Foot Races. Live music by the Take Cover Band starts at 4 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. The fireworks show over Green Valley Park’s big lake is scheduled to start at 9 p.m., however weather may cause a delay, but as soon as conditions permit, the night sky of Rim Country will come alive.
Fourth festivities in Pine and Strawberry
To celebrate the holiday, the Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Guild will host another of the popular arts and crafts festivals at the Pine Community Center Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The
Taylor Pool at Rumsey II on North McLane Road is now open. Swim for $2 per person from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Family passes are available for purchase from the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism office in Green Valley Park. Swimming lessons are offered at four different sessions through the summer; a swim team will again be fielded; and water aerobics are from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for $2 per visit or $60 for eight weeks. Contact the parks office for details about registration, (928) 474-4515, ext. 7.
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• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center
• Payson Packers Reunion: memorial hike at 9 a.m., potluck at noon, Rumsey Park, RSVP to charameda@ gmail.com, (928) 472-2239 or pazlynn@gmail.com, (928) 472-8063 • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley
• Payson 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 • Ice Cream Social, Game Night: 6 p.m., Shepherd of the Pines, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson, bring non-perisbale food donation for area food banks, for more information, call (928) 474-5440
• Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • AARP Safe Driver Class: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch break, Senior Circle, reserve a spot, call (928) 472-9290 • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Yard Sale for Payson Community Kids: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Granny’s Attic, call (928) 474-3962 for spot
July 3 • Community Presbyterian Church has Independance Day program, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Buckshot Dot production, food July 4 • Area wide 4th of July events August 8 • Rodeo Parade entry forms due to Kiwanis, P.O. Box 2507, Payson. Call chamber about forms, (928) 4744515; parade is Saturday, Aug. 22
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Veterans need less talk and more action
• June 21, 1834: Cyrus McCormick patented the first practical mechanical reaper for farming. His invention allowed farmers to more than double their crop size. • June 22, 1944: President Franklin Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill, designed to compensate returning armed services members for their efforts in World War II. FDR hoped to avoid a relapse of the Great Depression following World War I. • June 23, 1973: President Richard Nixon’s adviser H.R. Haldeman tells the president to pressure the head of the FBI to stay out of the Watergate burglary investigation — in essence, to obstruct justice. The taped conversation eventually brought down the Nixon administration and led to his resignation. • June 24, 1997: U.S. Air Force officials release a 231-page report dismissing claims of an alien spacecraft crash in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. The document stated that the “bodies” recovered were not aliens but dummies used in parachute tests.
After so many false promises... After so many bungled benefits... After so many needless deaths... It’s hard not to get cynical. Still, we’re glad someone charged with providing services to veterans swung by Payson for a chat. Arizona Director of Veterans Services Wanda Wright stopped by Payson June 12 to offer a sympathetic ear, hoping to get a sense of the needs of veterans in Rim Country. The long-neglected, shunted aside, cruelly dismissed veterans and their families who form such a vital part of this community had plenty to say. Of course, they hoped they’d have a chance to chew on the ear of someone from the actual, federal Veterans Administration. The federal VA in Arizona has been rocked by scandal, mostly centered on the shameful failure to provide services at the facilities in the Valley. By all reports, veterans with serious, service-related disabilities can wait months in vain for an appointment. But it’s worse up here. In Payson, veterans have to journey to the Valley for many seemingly routine and often essential services. The VA does contract with a local doctor to provide routine care, but for far too many services, veterans in Rim Country face the same intolerable waiting lists compounded by the three-hour round-trip drive for services — to either the Valley or Prescott. The whole VA system needs a series of amputations and transplants. Veterans should have access to Medicare for the vast majority of their needs — perhaps with the federal government covering the steep, out-of-pocket Medicare costs. The VA clinics could then specialize in the complex, service-related disabilities for the returning veterans — like post traumatic stress syndrome or reclaiming life after an amputation caused by a roadside bomb or the debilitating effects of head trauma from those roadside explosions. It makes little sense to maintain two, comprehensive public systems side by side, especially given the VA’s failure to provide the timely, comprehensive services our veterans deserve. The lack of outreach and services in rural areas like Payson adds insult to injury in this complicated, expensive system. Of course, veterans suffer like the rest of us from the failure of policymakers to fix our wildly expensive, shamefully wasteful medical system. The Common Wealth Fund recently released an international study showing the U.S. in 2011 spent $8,508 per capita on medical care. That compares to $3,800 in Australia, $4,522 in Canada, $3,405 in the United Kingdom, $4,495 in Germany and $3,182 in New Zealand. Despite spending twice as much as most other advanced, industrialized countries, we rank near-last on access, efficiency and equity — and low when it comes to things like life-expectancy, childhood vaccination rates, and prenatal care. Still, we appreciate the visit and the careful attention to the dismaying medical horror stories many in the audience offered. But we’ve heard the promises, sought the benefits and mourned the deaths so often already, that it’s hard to feel hopeful.
They need help A host of Rim Country charities have banded together to recruit vital volunteers through a website that lists fresh opportunities every week. We urge you to become a contributing citizen by volunteering on JustServe.org. Many organizations and non-profit groups are listed on JustServe.org and could use your time and talents to help disadvantaged people and to beautify our town. Go to JustServe.org and shop for the volunteer opportunity that fits you. Or simply register your name and interest and you will be notified when a new project fits your interest. Go to JustServe. org to volunteer for details to match your interests and skills to the need. Current groups that need help include: Time Out Battered Women’s Shelter, Humane Society of Central Arizona, Rim Country Chamber Visitors Center, Payson Police Volunteers, Adopt A Street, Payson Regional Medical Center volunteers.
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Arizona Public Service offers summer saving tips Encourages customers to stay cool; enlist no-cost / low-cost measures to save energy and money PHOENIX – Arizonans are experiencing extreme heat, with the forecast hitting above 110 degrees. APS offers customers a few simple ideas to reduce energy costs in the summer months without compromising comfort. The cost of electricity in Arizona is lower than the national average, but when temperatures climb to triple-digits, customers turn to their air conditioners to keep their families cool. In fact, cooling accounts for 40 percent of the energy consumption in the average Arizona home. “A helpful tip we like to remind our customers is as simple as 1-2-3 — for every one degree warmer you set your thermostat, you’ll save 2 to 3 percent on your energy cooling costs,” said Stacy Derstine, APS vice president of customer service and chief customer officer. “When it comes to energy efficiency, a little goes a long way. There are several no-cost or low-cost measures we suggest that can add up to big savings.” COOLING
• Replace your air filter at least once a month to save energy and increase the life of your cool-
ing and heating system • Do heat-producing chores during cooler parts of the day — like laundry, ironing or running the dishwasher • Keep windows shaded to keep out direct sunlight • Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances, as they can add heat to your home WATER
• Installing low-flow showerheads can save a family of four up to 15,000 gallons of water per year • Use cold or warm water to wash instead of hot to save energy • Save up to 50 percent of your pool’s energy cost — as much as $150 a year — when you install a variable-speed pool pump • Use a pool cover and save about 4,000 gallons annually for a 450-square-foot-pool APPLIANCES
using wraps) • Washing two small loads of laundry uses about twice as much energy as washing one full load LIGHTING
• CFLs or LEDs emit 75 percent less heat which helps save on cooling costs • Switch to energy efficient LEDs and save up to $80 in energy costs over the life of each bulb • Timers that automatically turn lights on and off can reduce energy use and increase safety by making your house appear occupied, even when no one is home COOKING
• Barbecue outdoors to keep the heat out of the kitchen • Use glass baking pans to cook faster and lower the baking temperature by 25 degrees • Use your kitchen exhaust fan to remove moisture and heat, but turn it off when you’re finished cooking For more energy savings tips or for information on APS’s commitment to solar energy development, visit aps.com.
• Opening the refrigerator door accounts for $10 to $20 of a typical family’s annual electric bill based on 40 to 60 openings a day • Keep your freezer between 0 and 5 degrees (lower settings use more energy) • When you use a water heater insulation jacket, you reduce your water heater’s energy use by 10 to 12 percent, but check the owner’s manual (some manufacturers don’t recommend
APS, Arizona’s largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
on President Obama. In his latest weekly bulletin, Gosar lambasted the president for “furthering his far-left political agenda by forcing big government programs on the American people ... one of the most far-reaching attempts yet to punish communities that don’t submit to the president’s liberal ideology ... to strip local zoning decisions away from communities.” Gosar has been fulminating against the president for years by deceiving the public with his hate-filled ideology. Gosar boasted as to how he successfully provided personal leadership to put a stop to the president’s agenda. Such a forceful rant led me to investigate what exactly he was obsessing about. Although he never explains the cause of his anger, Gosar is complaining about the requirements of the Fair Housing Act of 1986, which obligates Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to protect civil rights in the area of housing and end decades of deep-rooted segregation around the country. HUD has proposed a new “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Regulation” that would stop nationwide policies and institutional practices that have resulted in deeply segregated and unequal neighborhoods. An example of this is the accusation that Texas makes low-income housing funds more readily available in segregated minority neighborhoods, thus encouraging minorities to continue living in poor and segregated communities. It’s like providing housing assistance so long as the recipients don’t cross over to the other
side of the tracks. Or, as Gosar himself maintains, “If I don’t feel comfortable in my own backyard, where do I feel comfortable?” Across the country some communities have spent federal housing funds in ways that keeps poor people isolated in their neighborhoods. The result, of course, is that children in poor communities have less of a chance of succeeding in life because they face greater exposure to violence and crime and less access to quality education and health facilities. The AFFH seeks to prohibit this subtle type of discrimination. It wants to stop communities from directing funds primarily to poorer communities as a way to keep low income folks out of “better” neighborhoods. That is the source of Gosar’s militancy. Gosar and his ideological cohorts maintain that individual rights to decide who comes into the neighborhood are more important than the civil rights of all citizens. As he says, it just makes Gosar feel more comfortable. Imagine how he would have lambasted the Civil Rights Act, one of the great hallmarks of American democracy. Gosar is using the same arguments that were used in the 1960s to oppose civil rights. No wonder only 20 percent of Americans have a favorable impression of Congress, of which Gosar is one of the most ideological members. At least we know what his values are. Too bad that our own representative Paul Gosar does not believe in liberty and justice for all. Raymond Spatti
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Intelligent political choices Editor: We could have elected either Scott Smith or Fred DuVal as our governor, we could have and should have elected Dr. David Garcia as our superintendent of public instruction, and we could have elected individuals to the Corporation Commission that weren’t beholden to the regulated utility companies, but we the voters selected our current crop of less than average state office holders. Democratic, Independent and Republican voters of good will, good intentions, and good intelligence should take not of our current malaise and turmoil in state government and decide to vote for competent and quality candidates in the future, that already possess stellar resumés. We can point all the negative fingers we want to at our current state politicians but the crux of the problem comes back to us … the voters. The legislators from the Rim Country that we presently send down to Phoenix are in definite need of being replaced and significantly upgraded. We need to improve our candidate selection voting in all subsequent elections! Richard K. Meszar, ED.D
Gosar up to his old tricks Editor: Our representative Republican Paul Gosar is back to his old tricks, searching every nook and cranny to see what he can find to deceptively pin
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New AZ director of veterans services visits Payson Local vets frustrated by lack of advocate by
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Wanda Wright, new director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services, learned during her June 12 visit that Rim Country has no authorized patient advocate who comes to the area to assist local vets.
Wanda Wright, the new director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services, stopped by Payson June 12 during her statewide tour — and heard an earful. The meeting started off on the wrong foot when she learned most of the veterans and their spouses in the audience thought they were meeting the head of the Phoenix V.A. (Veterans Affairs) office. “What I saw in the newspaper was that the director of the V.A. will be here,” said one spouse of a Korean War veteran. Wright explained that she is the new director for the Arizona Department of Veterans Services and can help with issues with the V.A.. Many veterans in the audience then stood up to tell their story to see if she and her agency could help. That included Rosemary Priece, the wife of a Vietnam veteran who had died of complications from Agent Orange. “My husband did two tours in Vietnam,” she said. “He was exposed to Agent Orange. When he passed on… they told me I didn’t qualify for it (benefits). Six
years ago, they said I did not qualify. (Then) I met with (my) Congresswoman… they said I qualified.” But when she went to the V.A., the person she met with said she only qualified for a fraction of the benefits her Congresswoman said she should receive. After that meeting, she said she had just about given up. “You don’t know who else to turn to,” said Priece. Wright said the Arizona Department of Veterans Services could help. Arizona has provided statewide services for Veterans since 1925. The organization has evolved over the years into the current separate Department of Veterans Services, headed by a governor-appointed director since 1999. The Department of Veterans Services has 19 veterans benefits offices throughout the state. These offices help vets connect with their Veterans Affairs (V.A.) benefits. The state organization also has two skilled nursing homes, one in Phoenix and the other in Tucson, that provide both short- and long-term care. The Department of Veterans Services also has one Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sierra Vista. More are planned for northern Arizona and Marana. The department also provides a fiduciary that can act as the conservator and/or the guardian for incapacitated veterans. Wright learned from the Rim Country vets at the
meeting that Payson falls into a frustrating and dangerous no-man’s land when it comes to receiving benefits or help. “We are an island unto ourselves and right now; we are stranded,” said Mel Thornton, a vet and a self-described advocate for Rim Country vets. Thornton said for some reason, Payson and the Rim Country has no patient advocate that comes to the area. Wright was genuinely surprised. “You don’t have a patient advocate?” she said. Thornton said Rim Country veterans not only don’t have an advocate, the help that he does give vets is not officially authorized by the Department of Veterans Services or the V.A. Wright agreed the only way to get approved was through an act of Congress. She said her office would look into working on the patient advocate question. Numerous other vets asked about help finding transitional housing, getting reimbursements paid in time to avoid creditors, and transportation to Valley services. Wright patiently took their phone numbers and said she would try to find answers. She said she plans on checking up again with Rim Country veterans in a few months. To contact the Arizona Department of Veterans Services in Phoenix, call (602) 627-3261 or visit the website at: https://dvs.az.gov.
Payson Book Festival brings 60 authors to Rim Country by
Teresa McQuerrey
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The magnificent Rim Country is a magnet for creativity. Consider as evidence all the artists who make their homes here. Look at all the local musicians the Concert Under the Stars series in Green Valley Park is featuring this summer. Now we have a celebration of the men and women who breathe life into words. The first Payson Book Festival hosts 60 authors Saturday, July 25 at Gila Community College. Organizers originally had hoped perhaps 30 would be interested. The magnetic Rim Country strikes again. Presented by the Arizona Professional Writers (APW) and Gila Community College (GCC), the festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 25 at the college, 201 N. Mud Springs Road (turn north off E. Hwy. 260 across from the Payson Ranger Station). Free to the public, the goal is to promote literacy and showcase authors from all around the Rim Country and throughout Arizona. Members of the Rim Country District of APW (from Payson, Pine, Strawberry, etc.) started working on the festival in July 2014, according to Carol Osman Brown, director of the Rim Country District of APW, a statewide nonprofit organization, and one of the event organizers. “Connie Cockrell, a local writer and fairly new to Payson, came to an APW meeting and asked why Payson had never had a book festival. We didn’t know for sure, but several of us became excited about this project (and Cockrell was made chair of the festival planning committee).” A few APW members met with Pam Butterfield, dean of the Payson campus of GCC, in August. She thought it would be a great event for the community and offered to partner with APW and have the event on the campus, Osman Brown said. The work to make the fes-
tival a reality included recruiting sponsors and a visit to the Sedona Book Festival to see what was involved. Getting sponsors was a little difficult, Osman Brown said, but 17 are listed on the event flier, to be released in a couple of weeks. The goal was to cover the festival expenses and have funds to donate for APW and GCC scholarships. The small five-member organizing committee created a website, which “opened for business” in January; sent articles to writing groups and releases about the event and how to reserve a table. “We originally figured on 30 writers and thought we would start with a small event. “However, we had a flood of applications during March and April (April 30 was the cut-off) and we had a waiting list. We now have 60 authors from throughout the state participating,” Osman Brown said. “We think this community celebration of books for all ages will attract more than 300 people from all parts of Arizona,” said Connie Cockrell, chair of the Payson Book Festival planning committee. She adds, “Visitors can meet 60 authors from throughout Arizona. They represent a wide variety of genres in both fiction and nonfiction. Authors will sign and sell books. In addition, there will be a full schedule of free author presentations and workshops.” Families can enjoy food from local vendors, entertainment and door prizes at this new one-day event. Several local nonprofit groups will also have exhibits, including Gila County libraries and the Northern Gila County Historical Society. Buckshot Dot, local author, poet and songwriter, will entertain with Western poetry and cowboy songs. Local duo, Kathleen Kelly and Jim West, better known as the band Take Two, will provide western music. Children can meet “Story Monster” and enjoy story time with nationally acclaimed chil-
dren’s author Conrad Storad. He also will teach a Young Writer’s Workshop for kids ages 9 through 12. Storad, of Tempe, is the author or editor of more than 50 science and nature books for children and young adults. Storad says that nonfiction stories should be fun. That’s exactly what he tries to do with each and every book that he writes for young readers. Storad is an award-winning author, editor and science writer. He is the author of more than 50 science and nature books for children and young adults. His books have won many national awards. His latest book, “Monster in the Rocks,” was published in 2014 by Bobolink Media. The State Library of Arizona selected the new picture book to represent Arizona at the 2014 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. “52 Great Reads” — a program sponsored by the Library of Congress and the National Center for the Book. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local scholarship funds of APW and GCC. “Due to budget cuts, a growing number of schools cannot afford to sponsor author visits, so many children have never met an author in person. We want to foster a love of reading by providing a friendly environment that encourages personal interaction between Arizona authors and readers of all ages,” Osman Brown said. “It takes a community of readers, writers and volunteers to launch a new book festival. We thank our major event sponsor, the Payson Roundup, and other sponsors including Gila County and KMOG Radio, organizations and individuals who are helping us make this dream a reality for Payson. We hope that Rim Country residents will invite their friends and family in other parts of Arizona to attend the Payson Book Festival on July 25,” she added. Author tables can be found in and around the GCC community room. Special author presenta-
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tions are from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in GCC Room 401. Programs in the student lounge include: 9:30 a.m., Conrad Storad, children’s author and Story Time with “Story Monster”; 10:30 a.m., Buckshot Dot with western poetry and cowboy songs; 11:30 a.m. workshop with Conrad Storad, Young People’s Writing for children ages 9 to 12; 12:30 p.m., workshop with Pete Aleshire, Payson Roundup editor, getting publicity for your book; 1:30 p.m., Conrad Storad, children’s author, Story Time with “Story Monster.” The event will feature food vendors in the GCC courtyard, along with entertainment by Take Two (Kathleen Kelly and Jim West). Sponsors are still welcome to help support the Payson Book Festival. For more information, visit www.paysonbookfestival.org or the Facebook page, call (928) 4689269 or email info@paysonbookfestival.org.
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Take a hike – it’s good for health, good for senses by
Christy VanderMolen
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Looking for a way to get in shape while enjoying the great outdoors? Just lace up a pair of sturdy shoes and start walking. Hiking is a wonderful way to not only participate in aerobic exercise, but also to clear your head, according to experts. In the first place, hiking (which can be as moderate as a walk around your block or as strenuous as a mountain climb) is a weight-bearing exercise, which helps prevent osteoporosis. Being outside in the sunshine, which provides the body with vitamin D, is another bone-healthy reason for putting one foot in front of the other. Because hiking is an aerobic exercise, it offers important cardiovascular benefits, going up and down hills gives the heart a great workout. What’s more, hiking can also help you manage your weight, possibly reduce, or even eliminate, your need for insulin if you have Type 2 diabetes, and is a joint-friendly form of exercise that can keep arthritis sufferers more limber and mobile. Hiking offers psychological benefits as well because there’s a feeling of relaxation and enhanced well-being that comes on after a hike of a few miles in the woods. Hiking takes you away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life, it can put you into a meditative space, almost like self-hypnosis. Almost anyone can hike at some level, but be cautious if you have any type of hypertension or heart disease, you should get your doctor’s go-ahead before attempting uphill hikes. Even if you are healthy, don’t rush right off to your nearest mountainside. Train first by taking long walks on a flat surface and also walk up and down steps or using an inclined treadmill in the gym to get in shape. Don’t push yourself and use common sense as you build up your endurance. You don’t need a hiking trail per se
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The Rim Country offers great hiking trails for all ages and abilities. Check with the parks office and ranger station for details about the Payson Area Trails System and trails in the national forest. to walk — walking around your own neighborhood is just as effective from a fitness standpoint as going to a park or designated trail, but if you would like to put a little distance between yourself and the sidewalks you see every day, the American Hiking Society (AHS) can provide you with free information to guide you to one of the country’s more than 170,000 miles of trails. Log on to www.AmericanHiking.org or call (800) 607-5509. For trails close at hand, visit the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Department or website for information about the Payson Area Trails System — the next group hike planned is at 8 a.m., Saturday, July 18 on the Round Valley East Trail. Meet at the trailhead on Gibson Court off East Phoenix Street. This is an easy, 2-mile round-trip hike, with one hill, a mix of dirt and rock underfoot and a wide trail with short single track section. Stop by the Payson Ranger Station of the Tonto National Forest and pick up a map of trails throughout the Rim Country.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies the thought of sniffing and sneezing your way along a woodland trail might not sound too appealing. Allergies, however, needn’t keep you indoors, say experts. New developments in medications — from once-a-day prescription nasal sprays to eye drops to antihistamines such as Allegra or Claritin, which don’t cause drowsiness — mean that most allergy sufferers can enjoy almost total relief from symptoms with no side effects. So, it looks like there’s pretty much
no reason at all for you not to walk out your front door ... and keep on going. Hiking is an enjoyable, non-competitive, aerobic exercise that you can do anywhere. What’s not to like about that? Here are some tips to assure you have a great hiking experience: • Before you head out for your hike, make sure you look over a trail map and bring it with you. Take a compass with you and tell a friend what your planned route will be. • Know the appropriate pace or activity level for you, based on your health and fitness level. • Bring along plenty of food and water to keep your energy level up and to keep yourself well-hydrated. Apples, granola or trail mix combine protein, carbohydrates, and a bit of fat to keep your blood sugar levels stable. Drink water before leaving on your hike and while you are walking — even if you don’t feel thirsty. • Dress for the weather. Take along a waterproof jacket and hat in case of unexpected rain (or snow). • Make sure you have properly fitted hiking boots. Choose a shoe that has plenty of room for your toes and has a snug, comfortable heel. The shoe should have solid support and good cushioning. This is especially true if you’re going to be hiking on uneven terrain. • Pack a first-aid kit, pocketknife, matches and flashlight. • Protect your skin from sunburn with sun block. Use an SPF of 15 or higher. • UV-rated sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. • If you do suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms, don’t forget your prescription antihistamine. If you are allergic to insect stings, make sure you carry your emergency kit with you. • Wash your hair and clothes after spending time outdoors to get rid of the pollen you may have picked up outdoors. So happy hiking everyone, we’ll see you on the trails.
Rain, shine, snow or sleet Junction 87 draws crowd by
Christy VanderMolen
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Once again, Duane Ridl, of Farm Bureau Financial Services, donated his mega grill and his time to cook all the hamburgers and hot dogs for staff, attendees and residents. Robert Sanders and Dale VanderMolen look on in envy of Duane’s big grill.
The phrase “rain or shine, snow or sleet” is not only the mailmen’s creed, but also obviously the fans of Rim Country’s favorite country western band Junction 87. Payson Care Center’s Park and Party May 15 was interrupted, but not halted by rain. The party was moved indoors and still 200 more fans showed up to dance and enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers. The second annual Park and Party sponsored by Payson Care Center is part of its annual National Nursing Home Week celebration. The party also celebrates Payson Care Center’s success at being awarded Rim Country’s Best Long Term Care Facility year after year by the Payson Roundup readers in the Best of Rim Country program. The event included many of Payson Care Center’s long-term care residents, who really enjoyed watching the many dancers who “tore up the floor” in the facility’s main dining room. Lynn Ferguson, activities assistant, who danced throughout the evening with her husband, said she just got a kick out of having the residents watch them dance. She said you could tell how much they were enjoying the event and she felt that was very special.
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While guests enjoyed dancing to the music of Junction 87, residents attending the Park and Party event were entertained by the music and the dancers.
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Maybe Aussies have it right about beets So I’m at a barbecue and my even Alzheimer’s and dementia. editor grabs a pickled beet to put Well, can you beat that? on his burger. This year, research at Penn “Why would you do that?” I State discovered that beet juice ask him eyeing his burger with does not enhance muscle blood suspicion. flow or vascular dilation during In response, he breaks into a exercise, but it does “de-stiffen” chorus of “Waltzing Matilda.” blood vessels when at rest. Clearly, he’s gone off the deep The Penn State researchers end. I carefully back away. This is hope to see if this would help just weird. older adults with their vascular Seeing the fear in my eyes, my health. editor quickly puts down his burg(http://www.sciencedaily.com/ er to explain. releases/2015/01/150119083300. “It’s a great song,” he said. htm) “Can’t be beat.” Researchers at Queen Mary I did a quick eye roll. University of London beat the He went on, “Australians don’t Penn State research by proving believe it’s a burger unless it has that a glass of beetroot juice a day a beet on it. Even McDonald’s can lower blood pressure in people with hyperserves burgers with beets The tension, even on them,” he Healthy those who don’t said, “Oh! And respond to pharmaceuticals. the ‘Waltzing (http://www. Matilda’ song medicalnewstois the unofficial by Michele Nelson day.com/artinational anthem cles/288229.php) of Australia.” Then marching off to the beat of “Good to know,” I said. “Great song,” he said. “And the their own drummer, the National Institutes of Health discovered beat goes on.” that the good stuff in table beets I give him another eye roll. One of his sons married an actually boosts the liver’s ability Australian, so he’s spent some to filter toxins out of the blood. They suggest patients should time there. Explains why he picked up some weird habits, but increase intake of beets before surgery to protect the liver and aren’t all editors odd? It did prompt me to look into support recovery. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ beets, though. Turns out, the Australians pubmed/17234508) Finally, researchers at Wake aren’t the only ones to appreciate the lowly beet. Athletes have Forest University beat them all started downing beet juice to out by discovering that drinking improve their performance. beet juice increases blood flow to Granted, athletes are almost the brain. In theory, that should (not quite) as weird as editors. improve the quality of puns. But research shows beet conIn their study, participating sumption does help with blood adults aged 70 and above ate a pressure, liver disease and maybe prescribed diet rich in nitrates,
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Beets could have multiple health benefits, so give them a try as a side dish, in a salad or a “smoothie.” which beets have in abundance. Then the scientists did an MRI of their brains. After eating the diet with beet juice, the subjects switched to a low-nitrate diet bereft of beet juice. The contrasting MRIs showed a clear increase in blood flow to the brain on the beet diet — proving that when it comes to nitrates, beets just can’t be, well, beat. I’m going to encourage my editor to drink beet juice, as well as eat more beets on his burgers. He needs all the help he can get. But there is hope. After he read this column, he looked at me with all sincerity and said, “I’m glad you’ve added beets to the food beat.” He never missed a beat.
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Pre-op orthopedic surgery workshop informs and calms participants by
Christy VanderMolen
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Over the last several months Payson Care Center’s director of rehab services has offered preop surgery classes to educate hip or knee replacement surgery candidates. The class covers the basics of surgery, common causes of pain, possible complications from surgery, recovery expectations, activities after knee replacement, an exercise guide, getting your home ready for your return and how to avoid joint replacement infection. The course was initiated to help hip or knee replacement candidates overcome their fear of surgery by educating them on what to expect. Several of the Valley hospital chains offer these classes to their orthopedic patients and Payson Care Center offers a similar workshop to the Payson community. Lisa Schultz, Payson Care Center’s director of rehab services, previously taught the orthopedic workshops for Banner Health in the Valley. When the workshops began, Lisa asked the participants what they wanted to take away from the course and the overwhelming answer was to be informed and feel calm about surgery. Many of those who attend don’t have an immediate surgery planned, but want to be prepared in the event of an accident such as a fall. Lisa is an engaging, informative educator and her participants are never disappointed. Loren Johnson, one of the attendees of the workshop said, “The class made me feel so much better about moving forward with my surgery.” Donald Hocker, who also attended, said, “The class was very informative particularly relating to pre-op. The class was definitely worthwhile. Lisa did a great job.”
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Lisa Schultz, director of rehab services, presents the regular pre-op workshops for the facility.
If you are planning surgery, your physician may discharge you to a short-term rehab facility for rehabilitation prior to returning home. In the event you are discharged to Payson Care Center, it provides free transportation from the hospital to its facility, even if the surgery is performed outside of Payson. If you are considering hip or knee replacement surgery consider attending the next workshop. The next hip replacement class is Thursday, July 16 and the knee replacement class is Thursday, Aug. 20. Classes are from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To sign up for the next class, contact the Payson Care Center Rehab Services Department at (928) 468-7960.
Payson Care boasts ‘higher standard of care’ by
Christy VanderMolen
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Payson Care Center provides post-acute shortterm rehab and skilled nursing care after many different types of surgery or illnesses. It serves not only the Rim Country, but also all of Central and Northern Arizona. The short-term rehab unit consists of 30 private rooms allowing patients to recover in privacy. Payson Care Center has maintained a 4- and 5-star quality measures rating by Medicare.gov/ Nursinghomecompare over the past several years, as well as an overall 3-star rating, which is consistently the highest rating of its competitors serving the area. Payson Care’s Department of Rehab Services has also received the Gold Standard of Excellence award from its parent company Life Care Centers of America for the last three years.
Like a hospital, Payson Care Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and undergoes additional surveying to assure the facility’ higher standard of care. Payson Care Center is conveniently located next to Payson Regional Medical Center and also provides free transportation services to patients that are hospitalized in the Valley being discharged to the facility. Payson Care Center is also home to 60 longterm care residents. These residents receive nursing care and therapy services dependent on their personal needs. Payson Care Center also offers a secured wandering dementia unit for long-term care residents with Alzheimer’s disease. Payson Care Center is proud to have been voted “Best Long Term Care Facility” five years in a row in the Payson Roundup readers’ poll, Best of Rim Country.
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For a more powerful liver detoxer, add 5 fresh dandelion leaves to the mixture, along with 2 medium sized cucumbers. Aussie Burger
How to make a real genuine Aussie Burger (according to Buzzfeed.com): Start with a burger and bun Top with pickled beets Add grilled pineapple Add a fried egg And finish with spicy mayo. Grilled onions are good too. Eat beets
takes little time and is a great meatless main course. It uses beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts and baby greens. Ingredients 4 medium beets, scrubbed and cut in half 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1, 10-ounce package of mixed baby salad greens (or your preference) 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces goat cheese Directions Place beets into a saucepan, fill with water to cover and bring to boil. Cook 20 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain, cool and cut into cubes (working with beets is messy, so wearing disposable latex gloves might be a good idea). While beets cook, put walnuts in a skillet on medium heat until just warm and beginning to toast and then add maple syrup and stir until evenly coated. Set aside to cool. Whisk together in a small bowl juice, vinegar and oil for dressing. On four salad plates start with a base of the salad greens, sprinkle walnuts evenly over each serving of salad, top each with beets, followed by equal amounts of goat cheese on each plate and then drizzle all with dressing. Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad Quinoa has a light, fluffy texture when cooked and can be used as an alternative to white rice or couscous in most dishes. The arugula has a rich peppery taste, and has an exceptionally strong flavor for a leafy green, which goes well with the slightly
nutty flavor of the quinoa. But feel free to use a salad green of your choice, so long as it has a “sturdiness” to it. This recipe makes 6 servings. Ingredients 1/2 pound beets, peeled and sliced 1 cup red quinoa 2 cups water 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoons white sugar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 green onions, sliced 3 ounces arugula (or other sturdy salad green), chopped 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled Directions Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover pan and bring the water to a boil. Add beets, cover pan, and steam until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside. Bring quinoa and 2 cups water a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. While the quinoa is cooking, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt and black pepper together in a large bowl. Remove quinoa from heat, then immediately add half of the vinegar dressing while fluffing the quinoa with a fork; reserve remaining dressing. Cover and refrigerate quinoa until cool, at least 1 hour. Stir green onions, arugula, goat cheese, beets, and remaining dressing into cooled quinoa mixture. Toss lightly before serving.
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Heroin at the high school Payson graduates recall deadly allure of the drug culture by
Sidney Pearce
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The town of Payson is home to approximately 10,000 people, young and old, sober and high. “At first, I started using pills, just to get high with my friends. Then one day some one told me about heroin; I never looked back,” said ‘Bobby,’ who told his story but asked that his name not be used — like the other Payson students interviewed for this report. Bobby graduated Payson High School in 2014. While in high school he would drink and occasionally abuse prescription pills, specifically Oxycodone. Payson Police Department detective Michael McAnerney said, “The drug problem with the youth used to be pills, but now the problem is heroin. It’s cheaper and easier to get.” “Ray,” another former student, graduated in 2013. He said, “I only knew of three kids in school doing heroin when I was there. A lot of kids were doing pills. Pills were just leading up to this. Now there are tons of kids in high school doing heroin.” Bobby said, “I was skeptical when I was first offered heroin, I was told that the high is better than pills and I wouldn’t have to pay as much. After I got high, I felt like Superman. I wanted to do it again,” he said. He got high at least once a day, then he started to hang out with the wrong group of people. Soon, he needed two hits a day. “Honestly if you surround yourself with people who do drugs and do bad things, you will end up just like them,” Bobby said. All he could think about was his next high, he said. Detective McAnerney said, “Heroin is extremely addictive, and if used enough, the body can actually become dependent on the drug, which makes quitting potentially life-threatening.” Ray said, “I didn’t think about the negatives of heroin and how it could kill me until I was off of it. When I was using, all I wanted to do was get high. As soon as I got off work, I went to get high. Getting high provided me a level of happiness that I can’t explain. The high was similar to the feelings after you graduated. I was just so happy every time I got high; the feeling is unmatched,” he said. “But if I wasn’t high, I would be moody — mostly angry — but I would also get depressed and mad for no reason.” His life began to unravel. “That is when my friends started to notice something wasn’t right. They confronted me several times. I didn’t know what to do, so I didn’t talk to them for months. It was the worst time of my life,” said Ray. One of his close friends, “Ryan,” said, “Ray was a great athlete, good student and an incredibly hard worker. Once he started using, all of that went away.”
Ryan added, “Me and my friends got together to talk with him, but he just didn’t want to stop, he just wanted to get high. People I know who use don’t understand what they are doing to themselves or others around them. They could have a great personality and be a fun person, but when they are on heroin they seem to not be able to keep their eyes open.” Ray said, “Heroin alters your personality — you lie, you steal, you become moody, you become angry. I know a lot of good people, but they use heroin, and it turns them into someone completely different,” he said. Detective McAnerney said, “Heroin is one of the main factors in why people commit crimes in Payson — either they’re using it, selling it, or stealing to buy it. The majority of heroin users are ages 18 to 25, with an increasing amount of high school students using,” he said. Ray said, “If I go through my friends on Facebook, through my contacts, or through my Snapchat, I can easily name off 20 to 35 kids who use heroin. Most of them either just graduated or are still in high school. Heroin is running this town right now, and it’s sad, it’s sad how many students are doing this,” he said. The people who grow up in Payson and don’t use heroin or meth have a good chance of seeing their friends or family using this drug, said Ryan. “I have seen the effects of heroin on my closest friends. I have seen it on my family.” Joe Sanchez, a counselor at Payson High School and Rim Country Middle School, said, “I am shocked how many kids in the high school are using heroin; the amount of kids is ridiculous.” The Payson Police are working closely with the Department of Public Safety and a task force to stop heroin in Payson, McAnerney said. “We are trying to stop it before it gets into town, the heroin is coming in from Phoenix, so DPS is doing what it can to stop it,” he said. Laura Linkey, executive assistant with the Payson Police Department, said there have been 140 drug-related charges since 2008 involving students who are 18 years or younger. In 2014 alone, Payson police made 108 drug-related arrests, she said. Linkey said most drug-related charges at the high school mainly consist of marijuana and tobacco. Ray said, “I only know two or three people who have been arrested for heroin. The police might be stopping it here and there, but the drug use and drug trafficking in Payson is just ridiculous, and I think they can do a better job of preventing that,” he said. One day Ray’s parents became suspicious of his drug use, but he staunchly denied it. But “One day it finally clicked, I was ruining my life for a dumb drug. It is the most addictive thing I have done or been around, but it just wasn’t worth it anymore,” Ray said. He battled with heroin addiction for about five months and is grateful he didn’t do it any longer than that. Ray said, “When it clicked on in my head, I finally realized that I was doing drugs, and ruining my life.” Soon after he finally admitted to his parents that he was using and his parents and friends helped him get the help
he needed. “I didn’t have crazy withdrawal symptoms. I wasn’t on it for years, but I did have cold sweats, constant back and neck pain, and just a bad mood,” he said. Ryan said, “He is working now and doing a lot better. I just hope he doesn’t start using again.” Ray agreed. “Right now I am working a lot. After work, I go work out, then with the rest of my time I help out around the house. It helps to have a lot going on to keep my mind occupied. I am planning on moving to Phoenix so I can go to school, and eventually go to Linemen College.” Ryan noted, “If you don’t get out of Payson, it is hard to stay away from that stuff; it’s everywhere.” Ray agreed that it’s hard to quit using drugs if you don’t change your whole circle of friends. “People in Payson still think I use. It’s hard to get away from that reputation once you get it. If you don’t leave, you will be surrounded by the same people always asking if you want to get high or if you are still using, and that makes me want it more. There are only so many things to do in Payson for young kids. If you aren’t at practice for a sport, or at the movies, then you either get drunk or high.” As president of the Community Prevention Program, Sanchez said he aims to give the youth an alternative to going out and getting drunk or high. The Community Prevention Program partners with local businesses such as Rim Country Lanes and Pizza Factory; they provide the youth a place to go and have fun without drugs or alcohol, Sanchez said. Linkey said, “There have been two community meetings since the statewide heroin special.” Sanchez added, “The community is really supportive and pulling together to put an end to heroin in Payson.”
Center’s new director resigns Roundup staff Debra Hansen, the newly hired executive director of The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center) resigned Friday, June 5. She had taken the job in mid-May, so was there less than a month. Center sources said Hansen returned to Michigan, where Debra Hansen she had worked for more than 20 years before coming to Payson. “It’s where her heart was. She had family there,” said a Center official. No official statement was made about the resignation or what the Center board plans to do next. by
Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, June 23, 2015
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Performing “Pity Party” in the cozy Black Box Theatre behind the Payson High School Auditorium provides a personal feel. The audience almost seems part of the show as they sit with knees just about knocking against the sofa in the front row. The actors’ performances burst with energy, while their diction is perfect — it’s effortless to hear every word. Playwright, director and producer of the show, Clint Nichols has dropped numerous references to details only Paysonites would know such as street names and places. He also has jokes that leave the audience bursting out in guffaws. “I wanted it to be like a Muppet movie with a level adults understand and another for kids,” he said. He even ended the show with
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PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST a twist no one saw coming. But the show ends soon. “Pity Party” will have its last showings Thursday, June 25,
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Triathlon caps one man’s amazing year From page 1A visiting his doctor because of back pain. The doctor said he needed back surgery, but not until he got down to 250 pounds. Downloading a pedometer app for his smart phone while on an Alaskan cruise. Fearful his weight would balloon from all the rich food, his wife helped motivate him to walk 10,000 steps each day during the 10-day trip. “I actually lost weight on the cruise,” he said. So he was down to 307 pounds when he returned from the cruise and began his journey on July 7, 2014. Just three months later, he’d dropped 57 pounds to reach his goal, thanks in part to a change in diet inspired by a program his older brother, Bob, used to lose 40 pounds in six months. Fred drank a fruit and vegetable smoothie instead of eating breakfast, and had another instead of lunch. For dinner, he didn’t worry about calories, focusing instead on eating modest portions of food and cutting out high fructose corn syrup, gluten, artificial sweeteners and soda. All the while, he continued walking 10,000 steps a day. “The weight just started coming off,” he said. He competed in the Susan G. Komen 5K Walk for the Cure breast cancer awareness fundraiser in Phoenix on Oct. 12. He returned to the doctor, who asked what his pain level was on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst. “A one or two,” he said. “The doctor told me I no longer needed back surgery,” he said.
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Patricia Callahan (928) 970-4140 Fred Van West had the support of his wife, Laura, in his crusade to lose 162 pounds. He provided this picture when he weighed more than 300 pounds on the left. Keith Morris took the picture of him beaming with pride after completing the Payson Sprint Triathlon. Encouraged, he kept setting new goals. “I wanted to keep going with the weight loss,” he said. “When I started at my company I weighed 195. So that was my next goal. I hit that in January. So I looked for one more goal and that was to compete in a sprint triathlon. I decided on this one because I knew it would take a whole lot of training and I figured by June I would be in shape to compete.” It wasn’t easy. “I started swimming and bought a bicycle and started cycling,” he said. “I did the equivalent of 500 meters of swimming in the pool, a 14-mile bike ride on the stationary bike in the gym and ran 5K on the treadmill. And that was
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Payson Library offers summer refuge for kids by
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The Payson Public Library Summer Reading Program began June 1 and continues through July 30 with this year’s theme “Every Hero has a Story.” The program includes movies, presentations on a variety of topics, including cooking, and more, in addition to encouraging youngsters to read through the summer to win prizes when they submit a book log in early August. The program is open to all children and teens. Kids do need to register for the Wednesday “Book Cooks” event, with signups due on the Monday before the program. The library is at 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday and major holidays. To learn more, call (928) 474-9260. Program Schedule
June 24 • Book Cooks, ages 8 and up: “Consider the Lowly Potato,” 2:30 p.m. June 25 • Babytime: 10:30 a.m. • Arizona’s Singing Cowboy & His Horse Dusty: 2:30 p.m. June 29 • Monday Movie for Kids: “Strange Magic” (PG), 10:30 a.m. • Monday Movie for Teens & Adults: “Unbroken” (PG13), 2:30 p.m. June 30 • Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. • Teen/Tween Program, ages 8 and up: “You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Antibiotics,” 2:30 p.m. July 1
• Book Cooks, ages 3-8: “All About Bread,” 2:30 p.m. July 2 • Babytime: 10:30 a.m. July 6 • Monday Movie for Kids: “Paddington” (PG), 10:30 a.m. • Monday Movie for Teens & Adults: “If I Stay” (PG13), 2:30 p.m. July 7 • Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. • Teen/Tween Program, ages 8 and up: “You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Dentists,” 2:30 p.m. July 8 • Book Cooks, ages 3-8: “All About Apple Dumplings,” 2:30 p.m. July 9 • Babytime: 10:30 a.m. • “Every Hero Has a Story” Payson Fire Department: 2:30 p.m. July 13 • Monday Movie for Kids: “Tinkerbell & the Legend of the Neverbeast” (G), 10:30 a.m. • Monday Movie for Teens & Adults: “Divergent” (PG13), 2:30 p.m. July 14 • Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. July 15 • Book Cooks, ages 8 and up: “All About Bees,” 2:30 p.m. July 16 • Babytime: 10:30 a.m. • “Every Hero Has a Story” Tonto Search and Rescue: 2:30 p.m. July 20 • Monday Movie for Kids: “Song of the Sea” (PG), 10:30 a.m. • Monday Movie for Teens & Adults: “Mockingjay Part I” (PG13), 2:30 p.m. July 21 • Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. July 22
• Book Cooks, ages 3-8: “All About Pizza,” 2:30 p.m. July 23 • Babytime: 10:30 a.m. • WOW Science – Electricity: 2:30 p.m. July 27 • Monday Movie for Kids: “Big Hero 6” (PG), 10:30 a.m. • Monday Movie for Teens & Adults: “The Hobbit & the Battle of the 5 Armies” (PG13), 2:30 p.m. July 28 • Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m.
• Teen/Tween Program, ages 8 and up: “You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Books,” 2:30 p.m. July 29 • Book Cooks, ages 8 and up: “All About Bread,” 2:30 p.m. July 30 • Babytime: 10:30 a.m. • WOW Science – Magnets: 2:30 p.m. Reminder
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O B I T U A R Y Robert Gerald Tharp (1913-2015)
Robert Gerald Tharp, 101, of Tonto Basin, Ariz., passed away on June 20, 2015. He was born on Oct. 3, 1913 in Hemlock, Ohio. Gerald lived in Perry County Ohio (Hemlock) until moving to Bisbee, Ariz. in 1953 and then settling in Payson, Ariz. in 1989. He was employed by Phelps Dodge Corporation from 1953 to 1975. Gerald was a member of the Christian Church, Sierra Vista, Ariz.
He is survived by daughters, Judith R. Kellis (Ed) of Bagdad, Ariz. and Jane K. Harrington (Homer) of Payson, Ariz. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Luella Frasure Tharp; and brothers, Thomas “Todd” Gordon Tharp and Glen Tharp.
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Wildfires rage, but firefighters keep control
From page 1A 10 and crews left the scene at about 11:50. Here’s an update on the status of wildfires throughout the state:
Horse Tank Fire:
The fire continues to burn interior pockets. Crews prepared Highways 260 and 87 for burnout operations. Crews begin conducting burnout operations this weekend along Highways 260 and 87 to solidify perimeters. Smoke remained visible from Highways 260 and 87, I-17, Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Blue Ridge and the Verde Valley. Roads closed include Forest Roads 9366R, 9384A, 9381, 609, a portion of 9361A, 9367R, 608, 607, and 607A are closed to all entry. The fire has grown to 1,518 acres since June 6, but crews plan to let it grow to about 5,000 acres atop the Rim about six miles north of Strawberry, south of Highway 260 near the junction with Highway 87.
Whitetail Fire:
Now on its sixth day, the 24,000-acre Whitetail Fire continues to burn in rugged grassland and woodland terrain in the central part of the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The Sawmill Fire, northeast on the reservation, is approximately 15 miles east of the Whitetail Fire and in similar ter-
rain and has grown to 800 acres. Afternoon wind gusts could pose difficulties as the fire crews work to contain the fire within the 1400 road to the north; 1500 road to the southeast; 1200 road to the south and the 1220 road to the west. The Sawmill Fire is being contained to the north of route 4; west of road 1561, south of Black River. The public is asked to avoid roads and areas near the fire due to heavy fire traffic and fire hazards. Road 1200 to Blue River, and roads 1220, 1400, and 1500 near the fire should be avoided. Safety for firefighters and the public is the No. 1 priority. Air quality may be compromised by smoke during early morning or late evening inversions. This may cause problems for people who are ill or have respiratory problems. If possible, these people should stay indoors during periods that smoke is visible. The public is asked to remain out of the Helibase area, which is located near the airport adjacent to the San Carlos Forest Resources building. Helicopters are parked there; leaving and landing throughout the day.
Camillo Fire:
The lightning-caused Camillo Fire, 20 miles south of Flagstaff near Mormon Lake, continues to burn as the Forest Service manages the fire to hopefully thin the forest and improve forest health. The forest needs frequent, low severity fire to restore wildlife habitat, promote healthy vegetation, reduce fuels
Photo courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service
The Kearny River Fire consumed several buildings and is now 24,000 acres, but largely contained. and the risk of severe fire, and create safer conditions for residents, visitors and firefighters. The fire will increase in size, but not severity. Firefighters will be conducting burnout operations to manage where and how the fires move through the landscape, maintaining a low to moderate overall severity. In these cases, fire growth is desirable. Expect smoke to increase. It will be very noticeable yet still much lighter than that of an uncharacteristically severe fire. Fire managers will be closely monitoring smoke impacts. The Camillo Fire is not a prescribed burn, but should yield similar benefits. Fire managers have carefully determined larger perimeters within which the fire may run its natural course. As long as conditions allow and objectives are being met, crews will continue actively managing the fire. Ultimately, fire will treat portions of, or all of, the land inside the planned 46,000-acre boundary. Motorists should be cautious of fire traffic and smoke on Highway 260, State Route 87, and Lake Mary Road (Forest Highway 3). Smoke may reduce visibility and fire personnel will be working near the roads. No closures to these roads are anticipated, but delays are possible. Updated information will posted on this site, Coconino National Forest: News & Events, and @CoconinoNF on Twitter
Kearny River Fire:
The Kearny River Fire has grown to 1,428 acres, but crews have it 75 percent contained and on Monday were conducting mop up operations. The fire initially took off last week and consumed several buildings, but it’s now burning away from settlements. The fire continued to burn through saltcedar in the river bottom, with 138 firefighters working to keep it contained.
Hog Fire:
The 3,600-acre Hog Fire on the west side of the Peoncillo Mountains in Cochise County near the Mexican border continues to grow, despite the efforts of the 72 firefighters assigned to the blaze. The fire is burning through grass and mesquite and crews hope to trap it with backfires in the next few days.
Find online information on Inciweb at www.inciweb.nwcg.gov. Follow the fire on Twitter at www. twitter.com/coconinonf (@CoconinoNF). Photos will be available on the forest Flickr site at www.flickr.com/coconinonationalforest. The public can also call the Coconino National Forest at (928) 527-3600 during regular business hours.
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TO MEET YOU. Payson Regional Medical Center employees are invited to Banner HR Days, June 23 - 26 Please come visit with Banner Health Human Resources staff so that we may begin transitioning into employment to the planned change Payson Regional Medical Center employees areyouinvited to prior Banner Health in hospital ownership in August, and answer your initial questions. HR Days, June 22- 27. • Bring documents to complete the I-9 form (a picture ID and identification that establishes your right to work in the U.S.) • View and try-on our preferred scrubs, and get an employee badge photo taken
Banner HR Days are scheduled at the Quality Inn Conference room, 801 North Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ • Tuesday, June 23: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Wednesday, June 24: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Thursday, June 25: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Friday, June 26: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an exclusive invitation to Payson Regional Medical Center employees, Payson Healthcare Management employees, and Payson Regional Home Health employees.
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SPORTS
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Payson Sprint Triathlon 500-yard swim, 14-mile bike, 3.1-mile run Top 10 Men (43 finishers) 1. Richard Getzen 1:12:46, 2. Christian Bailey 1:16:48; 3. Lee Taylor 1:17:18; 4. David Lish 1:17:49; 5. Matthew Bennion 1:21:05; 6. Mike Flanigan 1:21:37; 7. Ben Santerre 1:21:39; 8. Saul Medina 1:22:55; 9. Cory Valdez 1:23:09; 10. Kurt Adkins 1:23:20. Top 10 Women (23 finishers) 1. Shawna Glazier 1:16:15; 2. Anne Taylor 1:24:03; 3. Danielle Oliver 1:24:21; 4. Clarissa Nelson 1:26:54; 5. Tara Welch 1:30:26; 6. Amy English 1:33:31; 7. Lillian Freeland 1:34:52; 8. Tara Denzin
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15-19 Men (1 finisher) 1. Matthew Bennion 1:21:05 15-19 Women (1 finisher) 1. Rachelle Bennison 2:16:29 20-29 Men (8 finishers) 1. Ben Santerre 1:21:39; 2. Saul Medina 1:22:55; 3. Kurt Adkins 1:23:20 20-29 Women (10 finishers) 1. Danielle Oliver 1:24:21; 2. Clarissa Nelson 1:26:54; 3. Lillian Freeland 1:34:52 30-39 Men (13 finishers) 1. Christian Bailey 1:16:48; 2. Lee Taylor 1:17:18; 3. David Lish 1:17:49 30-39 Women (5 finishers) 1. Anne Taylor 1:24:03; 2. Tara Welch 1:30:26; 3. Tara Denzin 1:37:56
40-49 Men (4 finishers) 1. William Owsley 1:23:23; 2. Charles Eier 1:29:10; 3. Jared Tenney 1:53:27 40-49 Women (4 finishers) 1. Amy English 1:33:31; 2. Judy Kamela 1:45:03; 3. Julie White 1:46:15 50-59 Men (11 finishers) 1. Mike Flanigan 1:21:37; 2. Sam Brock 1:25:17; 3. Jim Dawson 1:33:33 50-59 Women (2 finishers) 1. Karen Smith 1:45:29; 2. Monica Talbott 1:55:38 60-69 Men (5 finishers) 1. Ken Frankel 1:30:58; 2. Bruce Griffen 1:34:18; 3. Pete Scholten 1:49:58 60-69 Women (1 finisher) 1. Deborah Goalby 1:57:51 Teams (2 finishers) 1. Tri N Again 1:27:18; 2. Pine Cones 1:47:58
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One after another, they waited their turn. When they were called, they walked to the edge of Taylor Pool and jumped in. So began a grueling challenge for 66 individuals in the 10th Annual Payson Sprint Triathlon on Saturday morning. The event was a tribute to Cynthia Pool, the former Payson High chemistry teacher who was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer in Wyoming during a cross-country bicycling trip in 2009. It featured a 500-yard swim, followed by a 14-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run. Scottsdale’s Richard Getzen won in one hour, 12 minutes and 46 seconds, completing the swim in 6:39, the bike in 46:50 and the run in 19:17 to top the field of 57 competitors that included 30 men. Shawna Glazier, of Phoenix, won the women’s championship and finished second overall to Getzen, beating the 26 other females and 29 men in 1:16:15. Defending champion Kyle Pugel won in 1:15:32 last year, but placed 25th among the men in 1:34:49 this year. Many competitors in the field had compelling stories. One was Fred Van West, who lost more than 150 pounds in one year. His story is on page 1A in today’s Roundup.
Also in the field were seven members of a Gilbert family. Spencer Bennion, 56, and his five children and his son-in-law all competed in the event. “We like to do triathlons together,” said Doneta, Spencer’s wife who was on hand to support the family and watch her grandchild. “We’ve done this one three or four times.” The Bennions have experience with sprint triathlons. “We have our own family triathlon every year,”
Doneta said. “We live next to a canal so we run there, swim in our pool and bike down our neighborhood roads.” The youngest member of the family in the race was 15-year-old Rachelle Bennion, who had trouble on the cycling portion of the event. Fortunately, she See Triathlon a test, page 6B
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The 10th Annual Payson Sprint Triathlon began with swimming (left), continued with cycling (center) and finished with a run.
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This may be the year for maximum antler growth
Photo courtesy of Dustin Stroops
The rain we’ve received this year should result in excellent antler growth for Rim Country deer and elk.
When it comes to big game hunting, a trophy deer or elk is determined by the size of the antlers. The longer the main beams, the width of its circumference, and the length of each tine, the higher the score. Measuring the size of a harvested buck or bull is somewhat involved, but there are many hunters in the Rim Country who can assist someone in the art of scoring a trophy animal. A score of 300 for an elk, 90 for a whitetail, and 160 for a mule deer are often the entry-level numbers for a trophy animal. In any given year, they are difficult to locate during a seven-day hunting season, especially in the local units surrounding Payson. This may be the year for maximum antler growth in animals approaching the trophy size.
Antlers are shed annusignificant following the ally in the early to mid outdoors early spring warm-up. spring period for elk and under the rim Central Arizona and deer. When this hapall the area surrounding pens the next set begins Payson has had this rain to grow and the animal in early and late April, quickly will show short mid May, and early June. stubs on the top of his The fresh growth period of spring has been head. extended into June with An elk or a deer will an even better crop of have a tendency to grow Dennis Pirch new grasses and browse. larger antlers in each The moisture we have yearly growing cycle until it reaches maximum maturity. had over the past four weeks in Then, a buck or a bull in its latter this time period is the best the years if not harvested will show a area has had in the last two genergradual decline in the size of its ations. This landscape could stay green until the July monsoons. rack. This is extremely beneficial to During the peak antler growth period of mid spring into summer antler growth in deer and elk as good nutrition is of vital impor- well as all other wildlife. tance for peak antler growth. A mature bull elk which will eat Green grasses and fresh browse the fresh grasses and browse will will provide this if the rains are get extra nutrition to finish out
maximum growth in antler size. Often a fifth or sixth point is significantly shortened in normal years. With the abundant rains staggered and at the right time, this could be the year for more trophy elk and deer in the local hunting units. This moisture will also give a big boost to the oak trees and their production of acorns, which is also beneficial to all wildlife. The better the mast of the acorn crop, the healthier the deer and elk population that use this food source. The long-range impact of a good acorn crop is a stronger breeding season with a better fawn and calf survival rate. Most definitely, Arizona grows where water flows. This weekend take a hike in the Arizona Rim Country, God’s creation.
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Volunteers needed
Become a contributing Payson citizen by volunteering on Just Serve.org. Many organizations and non-profit groups are listed on JustServe.org and could use your time and talents to help disadvantaged people and to beautify our town. Current opportunities and causes you can benefit include battered women, humane society, visitors center, police department, Adopt A Street, and the hospital. Go to JustServe.org and shop for the volunteer opportunity that fits you. Or simply register your name and interest and you will be notified when a new project fits your interest.
Moose Lodge events
The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available. Also, on the second, third, and fourth Thursday Diana Marie provides music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The lodge is open to members and their guests. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.
Masonic Lodge
The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.
Payson Walkers
The Payson Walkers meet at 8 a.m. daily for an hour’s walk, mostly on pavement. Start sites are: Wednesday - Walgreen’s Thursday - Payson Library Friday - Home Depot Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Senior Circle parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Parks & Rec Office at Green Valley Park.
Rim Country 4 Wheelers
Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 8 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store. The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate. Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair. For more information, visit the
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International Police Association
The International Police Association (I.P.A. Region 61 Northern AZ) meets for breakfast at Mazatzal Casino Restaurant at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. All honorably retired law enforcement and active law enforcement personnel are welcome. For more information, call Michelle Dyer at (928) 970-0247 or go online to www.ip_usa.org.
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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.
Rim Country Corvettes
Rim Country Corvettes is not a formal club with meetings, dues, etc. It is a group of Corvette owners from the Rim Country who enjoy driving their special cars and meeting new Corvette owners with the same interests. There is a monthly run that members are alerted to via the Internet, with a meeting location in Payson and other details. Anyone interested in joining this group can contact organizers via e-mail: Don and Jeannie
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87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway. Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced). Everyone is encouraged to join 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.
TOPS 0373
TOPS 0373 Payson (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets at the Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. We meet every Thursday morning. Our weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. Our meeting starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 8:50 a.m. We are a non-profit support group for anyone wishing to drop those extra, unhealthy pounds. You gain new friends, along with invaluable information and support in your weight loss journey. Come check us out! If you have any questions, call Ilona at (928) 472-3331.
Rim Country Coalition
The Rim Country Coalition is a group of local agencies and community members. The focus of the group is the prevention of substance
Payson Tea Party The Payson Tea Party meets every Thursday night (except holidays) at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are great speakers and/or great interaction each week on local, state and federal issues. All are welcome. Call (928) 468-1131 for more information.
Payson Lions Club will meet June 25 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. We have also joined with the Ponderosa Lions to promote a Children’s Dental Health Awareness program. 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.
Republicans host Payson water ‘czar’
The Rim Country Republican Club meets Monday, June 29 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. Members and guests may gather at 11 a.m. to order lunch and socialize. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., the speaker will be Buzz Walker, superintendent of the Payson Water Department. Walker will Buzz Walker show a short presentation on the C.C. Cragin Water Project and will answer questions concerning water in our town. Walker is a local authority on water wells and other water issues in Payson. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Nancy Cox at (928) 472-1172 or Andy McKinney at (928) 468-8503 for more information.
Bridge results
Winners at bridge for Wednesday, June 17 were: Hallie Jackman and Sharon Vaplon, first; Rowena Cole and Flo Moeur, George Aucott and Jack Parks, tied for second; Mary Kastner and Tim Demaray and Ruth Aucott and Judy fox, tied for third. For information and reserva-
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The Payson Flycasters and Trout Unlimited clubs will meet at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 27. The program will include a class, with materials supplied, to make a flyfisherperson’s lanyard. A lanyard is worn around the neck and when complete holds tippet, nippers, hemostat, floatant, flyboxes and other tools needed for easy access while flyfishing. They are available commercially, but they can be fabricated in this class. After class, each participant can add their own tools to the lanyard. For more information, call Ric Hinkie, (928) 848-4501.
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Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson. The program is especially de signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge. For details, call (928) 478-6032.
The Romeo Club — Retired Old Men Eating Out — is looking for new members. The group meets at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at a different restaurant. Come join in the fun. Call Harvey Pierman at (928) 468-0125 for location or more information. There are no dues, no speakers and no rules.
The Mogollon Chapter 1235 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold its monthly no-host luncheon and meeting Wednesday, June 24. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with the meeting to follow. The meetings are held at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. This month’s guest will be Dean Pamela Butterfield from Gila Community College Payson campus. Her topic will be College for Seniors. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. Any new member will receive a free lunch. Please remember the Payson Food Bank and bring non-perishable food items. For more information, please call Dale at (928) 468-6227.
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. A full “Blue Plate Special” lunch is also served from noon to 2 p.m.
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help others recover from alcoholism. For more information on local meetings, call (928) 474-3620.
Rim Country CoDA
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step fellowship of women and men whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self discovery — learning to love ourselves. Meeting time is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Philip’s Catholic Church (education building to right of church), 511 S. St. Philips St., Payson. For more information, contact Sharon (480) 244-1393 or Diane (928) 468-1852.
Narcotics Anonymous
If you think you may have a problem with drugs, give yourself a break. There is a way out, with Narcotics Anonymous. Payson meetings: Recovery in the Pines - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 p.m. at 213 S. Colcord, Room 213, in rear, off Ash Street (Payson Community Kids Building). Rim Recovery - Thursday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., 107 E. Airline Dr. (Steps House – directly behind old batting cages). Before you use again, please call Bill N. at (928) 978-8001 or Annie W. at (480) 341-3264; Arizona NA website: www.arizona-na.org.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a group for those with hurts, habits and hang-ups. Celebrate God’s healing power through eight recovery principles and Christ-centered 12 steps. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain Bible Church. For more information, call (928) 472-7800.
Landscape photos sought for calendar
The Rim Country Camera Club is seeking landscape photos from around the area for its 2016 Rim Country Camera Club Annual Charity Calendar. Send landscape-oriented photographs via email to gempressphotos43@gmail.com or upload them directly to the group’s Facebook page 2016 Rim Country Charity Ca lendar. The initial submission can be a low-resolution landscape-orientation jpeg image; the final images selected for printing must be a 10-inch-by-12-inch 300 dpi tif file. All photos must be by the submitting photographer and taken in the Rim Country. All profits from calendars are donated to area charities.
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coleys celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Grant and Marie Coley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 18, 2015. They were married June 18, 1965 in the Arizona Temple. They have five children: Bryan, Debbie, Rick, Rocky and Michelle. They have 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons.
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Mark and Anita Escobedo from Claypool won a PlayCraft 5-by10 trailer at 4 Seasons Motorsports 16th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Celebration, which was held June 19 and 20 at the business in Rye. 4 Seasons Motorsports is an authorized dealer for Polaris, Yamaha and Can-Am. HOLDING THE LINE ACROSS 1 Boat docks 8 Mere penny 15 Stair face 20 Generally 21 Infused with carbon dioxide 22 Cosmetics queen Lauder 23 Holiday tree brighteners 25 Figure skating category 26 Baby blues, say 27 Detroit loc. 28 By way of 29 ___ Babies 30 Info on a library slip 31 Thing swung on a court 34 Undermined 38 Federal case, so to speak 39 Countrified 40 See 42-Across 41 German’s “one” 42 With 40-Across, headwear for doing laps 46 William Tell wielded one 50 Nine-footer with 88 keys 53 Game with a cue stick 54 “Cat on ___ Tin Roof” 55 Bakery treat 56 Atypical pets 57 Taco sauce brand 59 Everyone, in German 61 Topic in question 62 Beddy-bye clothes 65 Gravity-defying party decoration 69 Have a go at 70 Reply to “You are not!” 72 Spoiled stars’ problems 73 Running back Smith 75 Pro at PR 78 Crude abode 79 “Hud” actress Patricia 80 Morales of film and TV ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE
84 Pinocchio, for one 86 Rosary’s nonreligious relative 88 Like a spud-slicing GI 89 Aide to Santa 90 Some small batteries 91 Holiday tree topper 92 Really mad 95 Film director Martin 98 Alternative to drapes 102 Merit 103 Spanish province capital 104 Cellular stuff 105 Rick’s love in a 1942 film 106 Farmland unit 110 Cleaned up some leaves 111 What eight of this puzzle’s answers have 115 Saw wood 116 Capital of New Jersey 117 Paying to stay at 118 Disburdened 119 Like mustard 120 Post-Trojan War tale DOWN 1 Knight’s club 2 White-faced 3 Seldom seen 4 Pupil site 5 Greek letters 6 “Nashville” director Robert 7 Arab, e.g. 8 Unduly quick 9 Slender fish 10 Force to rise 11 Shutting in 12 Fuel gas 13 Court divider 14 Grid stats 15 Annul 16 Sci-fi’s Asimov 17 Smell awful 18 Uncanny 19 Turn to 000 24 Did perfectly 29 Secret taste-test label 30 Strike mark 31 Defreeze 32 Conception 33 Fisher’s net 34 Tinfoil, e.g. 35 Irish money
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36 BP gas brand 37 Painter Frida 40 Instructed jointly 42 Uses a divan 43 Belt’s place 44 Acquire, as debt 45 Stroll 47 Be worthy of 48 Kids’ writer Silverstein 49 Bacall’s first hubby 50 ___ monster 51 Chiles ___ (Mexican dishes) 52 Gist 55 Blatz brewer 58 West Virginia’s state flower, for short 60 Fudd of cartoondom 62 California’s ___ Beach 63 Osaka’s land 64 Smarmy smile 66 Pouty face 67 Epps of TV’s “House” 68 Smarmy 71 Barber’s cut 74 Some minors 76 Boxing combo 77 H’wood type 81 Wise soul
82 Some Snapple products 83 Cruise stop 85 Big brand of nonstick cookware 86 Joking types 87 Cowshed site 90 It’s faster than adagio 92 Laid down the lawn? 93 “The Queen” star Helen 94 Seventh-___ stretch 95 Ward of TV 96 Fidel of Cuba 97 Sounded off 98 Poorer 99 Donald’s first wife 100 “Zorba the Greek” novelist Kazantzakis 101 John ___ (tractor maker) 105 Lacks entity 106 Play units 107 Greek letters 108 Artist Magritte 109 Irritable 111 Fuel additive brand 112 Mr. Capote, to his pals 113 Weed B ___ (lawn care product) 114 In ___ case
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PAYSON ROUNDUP TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015
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Classifieds More ways than ever to publish and pay for your classified ad!
Call 928-474-5251 • Online at PaysonClassifiedsNow.com • Email ClassAds@payson.com DEADLINES: 10AM Monday for Tuesday issue • 10AM Wednesday for Friday issue
MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Alfalfa Hay & Bermuda for Sale! 3 String Bales, 928-978-7604 Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 Lhasa Apso: Adorable, AKC Pups,Housebroken, Shots, $475. Call 928-243-2378
APPLIANCES 22.5 cf Kenmore Fridge, 4 yr old, Sid-by-side, Excellent Conditon, $350. 928-363-1260 30” Kenmore Elite gas stainless stell convection range w/fifth center burner and heavy duty grates, excellent condition, bought 9/29/12, has transferable warranty good through 10//17. Asking $700. was $1900 new on sale. 30” wide, Built-in Kenmore Elite stainless steel microwave for $100. or $750.for both; 928-478-6559
MOTORCYCLES 2001 Yamaha R1, Runs like New, 12,120 Miles, $4,250. Call 928-978-2321
TRACTORS Model 2015 Mahindra Diesel Tractor, Hydrolic Bucket, Gannon, Fiberglass Canapy, 320 hours, Call 928-300-6779
TRAILERS 1998 Coachman 33ft Travel Trailer, Set up in Park w/Extras, Asking $7,500.obo for info Call Robin at 928-595-1816
2004 HOLIDAY RAMBER PRESIDENTIAL 5th WHEEL SERIES M-32RLT 21500.00. 928 970 0283
TRUCKS
FIREWOOD BACKHOE SERVICE AND YARD CLEANING “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE” Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service WE ALSO SELL FIREWOOD
1996 Toyota Tacoma Extended cab 4 cylinder, 4x4, extended cab, AC, with Raven shell, bedliner (Bodygard), sidestep bars. $3,700.. SOLD/SOLD/SOLD
EMPLOYMENT
GENERAL Local Home Entertainment Business, Seeking Installer, Duties Include; Home Wiring, Audio/Video Installation, Out-of-Town Work Required, Experience Preferred, 40 hrs-p/w, Possible Future Ownership to right person, Call 928-468-1155 or Email Resumes to:scott@azwhe.com
Needed: Experienced Part-Time Bather/Brusher, Call 468-1914
NOW HIRING OVernight Maintenance Overnight stocking Cashiers Bakery Please apply online @ www.walmartstores.com or at the online Kiosk located VERNIGHT in the PAy son Walmart
NOW HIRING
O MAINTENANCE OVERNIGHT STOCKING CASHIERS BAKERY
Please apply online at
www.walmartstores.com or at the online kiosk
928-951-6590 or 928-978-5473
FURNITURE 2 new Cinnamon color leather recliners. New in box! One is still wrapped. Warehouse factory problem made these available. Great Fathers Day gift. $225.00 each 480 854-2119 MOVING: Chickering Studio Piano, $400.obo, Drop Leaf Dining Room Table w/4 Chairs $150. Oak King Bedroom Set w/Triple Dresser, Armoire & Two Nightstands $300. Upholstered Love-seat $150. Call to View: 928-970-1861
MISCELLANEOUS
DRIVERS P/T Driver/Donation Receiver Must be able to lift 75 lbs, and PT Warehouse/Sales Associate; More details, apply at Habitat ReStore, 425 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson or call 928-474-4247. Payson Concrete Looking for Experienced CDL Driver Must have Experience Hauling Equipment, and w/10 Wheel Driving, Drug Testing and Background Check; Apply within: 1900 E. Hwy 260, Payson 928-474-2231
*CANCER CASES* www.cancerbenefits.com Call 800-414-4328.
GENERAL
YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS
YARD SALES 1. CUL-DE-SAC YARDSALE: 102-103 W. Pinecone Circle, Fri. & Sat. Jne 2 & 27 from 7am to?: A Large Varety of Items for Sale! 2. ESTATE / YARD SALE 603 W. Jungfaru Circle, Fri. & Sat. June 26 & 27 from 7am to 2pm; Furniture, Collectibles, Women’s Clothing, Books, Household Items, Dishes & Glassware. 3. 501 S. Mud Springs Rd. Fri. & Sat. June 26 & 27 from 8am to Noon: Lots to See and Too Much to List! Yard Sale. 505 E. Forest, Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, 7am-4pm. Man’s Mountain Bike, Perfect Dog Training Kit, Books, Lots of Misc., household and shed stuff.
ANIMAL CARETAKER Whispering Hope Ranch is seeking a FT, knowledgeable and compassionate animal caretaker. For a full job description, application and info on how to apply, please email whrf@whisperinghoperanch.org or call 602-266-2216. Please do not visit the ranch without an appointment.
CHAMPION, 181 s/x specialty FISH & SKI 2001. 2001 mercury 125 elpto 2 stroke average retail 9600.00 call for more info.. $8500.00. 928 970 0283
CARS
HEALTH CARE
HS Diploma/GED plus 4 yrs of behavioral health or AA Degree and 2 yrs of experience or Bachelors Degree in another field plus 1 yr of BH experience. Will also accept Bachelors/Masters Degree in BH with no experience. Responsible for coordination of BH services between Intake Agencies as well as CPS, DES, schools, etc. Provides Case Management services for assigned clients. Responsible for clinical case load and for guidance/training of services to support staff. Contact Karie at 520-686-1661 or apply online at ccsneeds.com
Caregiver Position Open, Please Call Anne at 928-474-3038 to inquire
Experienced Servers Day and evening shifts. Applications available at guardhouse on Rim Club Parkway. Submit to hmyers@therimgolfclub.org
AUTOS/VEHICLES BOATS
Licensed Pharmacy Technician Full Time Position Available Contact Bashas' United Drug 928-474-7039 or apply online at www.bashas.com
Behavioral Health Technician
10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft. Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!
Job Opportunity
Pharmacy Tech
Family Community Advocate 40 hours per week / 40 weeks per year. Pay starts at $9.69 per hour. Classroom Support Aide Payson 25 hours per week / 34 weeks per year, Pay starts at $8.37 per hour
CASE MANAGER Provide case management services for SMI, Substance Abuse population and children/families. Min. req: HS/GED plus 4 years exp in BH or combined BH education and exp with at least 1 year case mgt exp; 21 yrs of age SECRETARY Highly self motivated individual with good communication skills, able to multi-task, detail oriented; computer experience; able to type 35 wpm. Min requirements: HS/GED; 21 yrs of age. Generous benefit package. Bilingual encouraged. Submit application/resume to: Horizon Human Services, 600 E. HWY 260 #8, Payson, AZ 85547 AA/EOE/M/F D/V
Teacher Assistant - Payson 40 hours per week / 37.5 weeks per year Pay starts at $9.00 per hour
1940 Ford Deluxe Four Door (Street Rod) Totally restored with new engine, brakes, suspension, wheels/tires with only 3080 miles from restore. Ice cold air conditioning that will drive you out of the car. Fantastic condition.. $32,500 OBO. 928-554-563 or 602-524-2511 wjmarshall@hsmove.com.
I BUY CARS TRUCKS, RV’S & TRAILERS RUNNING OR NOT 928-951-3500 Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375 2001 Volvo S-80, 6 Cylinder, Leather Interior, Sun Roof, Loaded, $4,500. 2005 Chrysler Sebring, Really Nice and Clean, 5295 2007 Honda Civic LX Sedan, Very Very Clear, 7795.
Diabetes Program Coordinator Open Date: 6/17/2015 Close Date: 7/1/2015 Implements and oversees the community health promotion of disease prevention programs for the Tonto Apache Tribal Community. Work with the Community Health Nurse to coordinate health education activities. Diabetes Prevention and Control. Email Cover Letter and Resume to jdecola@tontoapache.org or rramirez@tontoapache.org You may deliver resume’s and/or fill out applications at the Tribal Administration Office. Questions call 928-474-5000 ext. 8159 or 8129
HOSPITALITY Now Accepting Applications for: P/T House-Keeping & Laundry Apply in person at Quality Inn of Payson Formerly the Best Western of Payson 801 N. Beeline Hwy NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS
LABORERS Hiring Labors (Valid Driver License) $12, CDL Drivers $16, Operators $16 - $20, Journeyman / HV Electrician $42 in Payson and Show Low, Contact Brent 480-634-6040
MECHANICAL
Payson Tire & Automotive is seeking an experienced
TIRE and AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNICIAN
with full-time availability and valid AZ driver’s license. Apply in person at 212 W. Aero Drive in Payson between 7:30am-5:30pm.
Experienced Real Estate Designated Broker, Seeking Employment in Payson or Fountain Hills, 13 DB Years Experience. 602-290-7282.
RESTAURANTS SUBWAY: Apply within, Bashas Shopping Center, 128 E. Hwy. 260. Energetic People Come Join Our Crew! PT/FT, Monthly Bonuses. $50. Sign-up Bonus, Vacation Pay.
GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS WANTED! Full-Time Positions, must have own tools, current & valid Arizona Drivers License. ASE certificate not necessary. Work on foreign & domestic cars. Apply in person to SOUTHWEST TRANSMISSION, 212 W. Aero Drive between 8:00am and 5:00pm ask for Nick Adams.
Automotive Technician Wanted 928-472-1100 Payson Tire is Seeking Experienced Tire & Automotive Technician w/FT Availability and valid Drivers License. Apply in person 212 W. Aero Drive.
IMMEDIATE OPENING Telemarketing Rep at Steve Coury Ford 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 earn while you learn. Must be willing to contact prospects to sell Ford new car lines in addition to quality pre-owned vehicles. We offer excellent pay and benefit plan opportunities. We are looking for highly motivated individuals that want to succeed and grow. If you feel that this is the opportunity you have been looking for in the automotive industry then please contact Tiffany Bailey at (928) 474-8888 or come out to Steve Coury Ford located at 4397 East Highway 260 in Star Valley.
DT Mobile RV Repair
Full-time, Part-time & PRN Positions Available. Competitive wages and benefits.
Parts, repairs, service, awning replacement, appliance repair, appliance replacement, heater repairs, gas valves and leaks, roof penetration reseal, clean and seal rubber roofs, wash and wax exteriors, pack wheel bearings, wnterizations Dwight Taylor 602-228-6211 ltaylor299@msn.com
Please inquire about sign-on bonus for full-time positions.
Apply in person at:
MISCELLANEOUS 107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 474-6896 Order: 10076195 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Bookkeeper art#: 20127096 Class: Accounting Size: 2.00 X 4.00
Join our friendly Team
Finding the Right Fit We offer Permanent and Contract Placement Services to local businesses. Services are free to the job seeker. Contact kbecker@employment-dynamics.co m or call 928-474-2845. Located at 418 S. Beeline Hwy. in Payson. Visit our website www.employment-dynamics.com. Training/meeting room rental available.
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Gilfam LLC
Full-Time Position
Assisted Living Home, 209 E. Zurich, Payson
Maintenance experience required, Drug testing and background check will be completed prior to employment.
Open for Your Inspection! We Welcome Your Looking Come See. Also Reservations for Occupancy Taken
Starting pay $9.00 hr. Apply in person with General Manager at Payson McDonald’s.
Tuesday & Friday 1x3 CD
Medicare Plans All Types Many Companies
www.TomRUSSELLinsurance.com
Order: 10073430 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20123185 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00
Join our friendly Team
928-474-1233 Behind Fargo’s Steakhouse • Since 1994 We do not solicit you by telephone, or suddenly show up at your front door uninvited. You’ll like our educational, relaxed way of doing business.
Assistant and Buyer Agent Professional position, real estate license and computer skills required. Work with buyers and perform administrative work. Leads furnished. Contact Sally at 480 822 0587 or email resume to sallycantrill@gmail.com
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BOOKKEEPER POSITION
Compare your rate. Turning 65? We’re the LOCAL Pros!
Part-Time Position
CONSTRUCTION
Bookkeeping experience required, Drug testing, background and credit check will be completed prior to employment. Starting $9.00hr. hr. pay $8.25 Starting pay
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
Apply in person with General Manager at McDonalds
Order: 10073824 Cust: -Gila County Personnel Keywords: Weekly 3x3 art#: 20123738 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 3.00
Gila County Career Opportunities Globe:
Globe cont’d:
Lube Specialist Public Health Nurse Juvenile Detention Shift Supervisor Juvenile Detention Officer Associate Jury Commissioner Cartography GIS Analyst
Public Fiduciary Services Spec. Accounting Analyst
Payson: Part-time Deputy Constable Community Services Spec.
Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd Globe and Payson
911 Dispatcher • Detention Officer • Deputy Sheriff • Public Health Nurse (Jail) Temporary Accounting Clerk Specialist Gila County is an equal opportunity employer
Applications and salary information available at: www.gilacountyaz.gov Order: 10076249 Cust: -Gila Community College Distric Keywords: FT Nursing Instructor art#: 20127178 Class: Healthcare Size: 3.00 X 4.00
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Comfort Keepers is seeking mature, caring, people for non-medical in-home care. Provide companionship, personal care, meal prep, shopping. Experience Preferred, Apply on-line @ https://ck527.hyrell.com 928-474-0888
Town of Payson, General Maintenance Worker I $11.59 – $17.38/hr or General Maintenance Worker II $12.79 – $19.18/hr, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Obtain required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x207; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 06/26/15. EOE
AUTO SERVICES
SALES/MARKETING
Join our friendly Team
Order: 10076072 Cust: -Rim Country Chamber of Commerc Keywords: Membership Manager art#: 20126921 Class: Sales/Marketing Size: 2.00 X 2.00
NOW HIRING CNA’S, RN’S & LPN’S
Order: 10075995 Cust: -Payson Care Center Keywords: CNA's, RN's, LPN's art#: 20126794 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 3.00
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SERVICES
POSITIONS WANTED
Order: 10076196 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Maintenance art#: 20127098 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00
Classroom Support Aide - Payson 25 hours per week / 34 weeks per year Pay starts at $8.37 per hour
Program provided by Pinal Gila Community Child Services is 100% federally funded. EOE.
MECHANICAL pick up prior mechanics wanted ad- proof please.
SEND RESUMES TO: debra@seelymullins.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Family Community Advocate - Payson 40 hours per week / 40 weeks per year Pay starts at $9.69 per hour
Apply today at www.applitrack.com/ pgccs/Onlineapp
HEALTH CARE
Get the best results!
Instructor Opening
Nursing Instructor McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth. The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour. Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.
PAYSON Please pick-up an application and learn of the opportunities available at your McDonald’s today.
To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com
GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, in partnership with Eastern Arizona College, has a Nursing Instructor ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŽƉĞŶ ŝŶ Payson. Excellent salary and ďĞŶĞĮƚƐ ŽīĞƌĞĚ͘ dŚĞ WŽƐŝƟŽŶ KƉĞŶ EŽƟĐĞ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŝŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ ŵĂLJ ďĞ ǀŝĞǁĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝŶƚĞĚ Ăƚ ŚƩƉ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĞĂĐ͘ĞĚƵͬtŽƌŬŝŶŐͺĂƚͺ ͬůŝƐƚ͘ĂƐƉ Kƌ͕ LJŽƵ ŵĂLJ ĐĂůů ϵϮϴ-ϰϮϴ-ϴϵϭϱ ƚŽ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ŶŽƟĐĞ ŵĂŝůĞĚ Žƌ ĨĂdžĞĚ͘ ůŽƐĞƐ Ăƚ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖ͘ŵ͘ ŽŶ :ƵůLJ͕ ϭ͕ ϮϬϭϱ͘ K 'ŝůĂ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŽůůĞŐĞ ĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ŽƵƚƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌŬĨŽƌĐĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĂĚƵůƚƐ ŽĨ 'ŝůĂ ŽƵŶƚLJ͘ COME BE A PART OF OUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!
PAYSON ROUNDUP CONSTRUCTION R.W.P. CARPENTRY & REMODELING: Quality Additions, Cabinet Installation, Decks, Finnish Work, Painting, Drywall, Etc.20yrs Experience, Licensed & Bonded ROC200461, Payson B/L#PH9305, Call Robin 1-928-595-1816
HANDYMAN DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling, Rototilling. 928-478-6139 JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Drywall/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823
WANTED GENERAL MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN Honest, Reliable, Affordable, Quality Oriented, On Going Work for Multiple Properties! Call 928-581-6329
HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015
HOME REPAIRS
Lawn Care
MOBILES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR RENT
1996 Fleetwood Mobile Home (Family MH-Park/Star Valley), 3Br/2Ba, 1200sf w/Central Heating/Air, Awning across entire front, 20ft Deck, New Skirting. Call 928-951-1251 55+Park 705 E. Miller #5 1Br/1Ba, Covered Parking, Insulated Windows, Nice Treed Lot, Best Offer, Needs Repair, 928-978-2658 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Park Model w/18’x15’ add on in Star Valley 55+. 1Br/1.5Ba, Covered Parking & Handicapped Ramp, Great Views. 480-258-1929 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712
RENTALS
JOE - 970-1873
APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba Apartment w/Office (Upper Round Valley), Backs National Forest,Nice Yard, All Utilities Included, Preferably looking for Single Mature Individual,$650.mo 928-474-1470 Apartment For Rent
Now Renting!
Canal Senior Apartments 807 S. Westerly Road Payson, AZ 85541 INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Independent, vibrant living located off Historic Main Street and just down the road from Senior Center. Home-like setting and big smiles from our professional staff. We offer spacious 1 an 2 bedroom apartment homes. For 25 years Syringa Property Management has been creating cheerful communities for individuals who want to enjoy an independent and enriching retirement.
See Manager for details Phone (928) 468-5650 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298
HOME SERVICES Call The Cheaper Sweeper
Call The Cheaper Sweeper You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!
Cool off at ASPEN COVE! APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •
HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPER Available, 20 years experience, reasonable rates, 928-478-4825
LANDSCAPING
ASPEN COVE (928) 474-8042
Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com
Gift Certificates Available
Call The Cheaper Sweeper for a free estimate: (928) 472-9897
2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly
801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541
Windows to Walls, Baseboards to Ceiling Fans WE CLEAN IT ALL!
Duplex for Rent: 2Br/2Ba, All Electric, Clean, Washer/Dryer, Pets/Smoking-No, $800.mo Call 928-474-8263 or 928-951-4237 Extra Nice!!! 2BDR/2BA, 2/Car-Garage, Smoking-No! $975/month + Deposit, All Appliances, Near High-School, 1-970-729-0222 or 928-978-1452 Positively Payson: :
Summers are cool:at : :
IRIS GARDEN SERVICE 10% Off Your Full Cleanup! COMPLETE YARD & GARDEN CLEANUPS, DEBRIS REMOVED, REASONABLE; PAYSON LIC. 928-474-5932 Cell 928-951-3734 not.lic.contr. landscape services-pick up 2014 Yard Maintenance Ɣ Clean Ups Weeds Ɣ Trimming Ɣ Hauling Quality Work‌Affordable Prices!
928-951-0859 FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts
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Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences. Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Home Maitenance Available. Call 928-282-3118 Mention this add and get 10% Off!
OakLeaf Yardworks Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming. All work affordable. Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor
LEGAL SERVICES ad attached
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 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Pine, AZ, Established Antiques Business for Sale, Multi-dealer mall, 2500 sq ft leased bldg , Serious Inquiries only 928-951-3302
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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 Rentals CD
Now Renting!
Green Valley Apartments 905 S. McLane Road Payson, AZ 85541 INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Newer apartments located off historic Main Street and just down the road from beautiful Green Valley Park. 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes Bright, open layouts Onsite laundry facility Playground area Community room Satellite ready
See Manager for details Phone (928) 472-4639 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT $1075.mo = .69 Cents sf. 1550sf/New Energy Efficient AC,Carpet,Bathroom, Large Visible Signage from Highway,Ample Parking Front/Rear 807-A S.Beeline Hwy,Payson, 928-478-4110 Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558
HOMES FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba Cottage in 55+Park, 705 E. Miller #6; Stove, Frig, Storage Room, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Covered Parking, (Rent Includes Utilities) $650.mo + $650.Dep. + $100.Cleaning, Call 928-474-9685 MGR. Joan 3Br/2Ba-One w/Jacuzzi Tub; in Payson, $850.mo, W/D, Fenced Yard, Knotty Pine Interior, One Year Lease, Credit Report Required. 928-476-3989
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Charming Year Round East Verde Estates 2/1 home. Big FENCED Yard + shed. Fireplace, AC/Heat, all electric appliances + washer & dryer,. $825/month 116 Joan Dr. 602 999-6910 welcomehome16@gmail.com
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RENT / OWN: F.S.B.O. 3Br/2Ba, Rent $925 or Own $135K Will consider Lease Purchase, Qualifcations Necessary 928-978-6633 Rental #1: 4Br/2.5Ba, Fenced Yard, Garage, Avail Now, $1095.mo Rental #2: Prestigious One Bedroom 28ft Great Room, Chef’s Kitchen, Granite Counter Tops, Jacuzzi, Patio & FP etc $1195. or $1295 furnished, 2+Acres. Rental #3: Second Up-Scale Furnished or Not, 1Br/Ef-Kitchen, Patio, on 2.5 Acres, Extremely Nice $795. Rental #4: 4Br, 28x29ft Great Room, Unfurnished, Kitchen, Two Entrances, 2+acres, $1795.mo, Background Check, Smoking-No Rental #5: Lease Prestigious 2Br Top Floor, Furnished, Regular $1595. if you cook & keep tidy $695. One orTwo Tidy Ladies Call: 928-978-6505 Spacious Executive Furnished Home - 3BR/2 BA, 2100 S.F. -professionally and tastefully decorated. You can just bring your toothbrush & move in - all appliances, kitchen supplies, linens and bedding included. Perfect for visiting doctor/nurse/professor. Great central location. Lease terms flexible - Avail 8/1 or sooner for the right tenant. $1,400.00, 602-763-4397 ronwendyt@gmail.com.
HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT Green Valley, Old Rodeo Grounds, 2 3/4 Acres w/Custom Built Fix-up House, 3Br/2Ba, $1350.mo $800.dep. 1206 W. Gold Nugget, 602-253-2856
MOBILE/RV SPACES 1Br/1Ba, $350.mo & Up Free Laundry On-site, Utility Dep. Water/Trash Included, 602-502-0020 Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park Nice 5th wheel trailer for rent $450.00 a month, big slide out, furnished, a/c, microwave, sewer, trash, included also RV Spaces available for $256.55.mo Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, and Game room Call Shawn at 928-474-2406
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LEGAL NOTICES 15808: 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. # 15-02320 Gibson Title No: 21502178 FHA/VA No.: 023-2414259-703 Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $126,875.00 executed by Robert W. Gibson and Mary C. Gibson, husband and wife, as community property with right of survivorship, 527 Stetson Dr, Payson, AZ 85541, dated January 22, 2008 and recorded on 01/29/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-001135 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Gila County, AZ, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on August 26,2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811 A), 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: Lots 227 and 228, of TONTO CREEK SHORES, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 441. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 527 Stetson Drive Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 304-33-229A 6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The
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LEGAL NOTICES 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. Current Beneficiary: Selene Finance LP Care of / Servicer Selene Finance/Fidelity Loan Transfer Supervisor 9990 Richmond Houston, TX 77042 Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 David W. Cowles, 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-4527291 06/09/2015, 06/16/2015, 06/23/2015, 06/30/2015 15813: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE TS No.: AZ1500269126 FHA/VA/PMI No.: TSG No.: 8548276 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 05/06/2015 IN THE OFFICE OF THE GILA COUNTY RECORDER. The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on 07/24/2007 in Instrument number 2007-012471, book number , at page , records of GILA County, Arizona, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT (in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ, on 08/05/2015 at 11:00AM of said day: See Exhibit “A� Attached Hereto and Incorporated Herein for All Purposes. Exhibit A Parcel No. 1 That Part Of H.E.S. No. 212, Township 10 1/2 North, Range 14 East, Of The Gila And Salt River Base And Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, Described As Follows: Beginning At H.E.S. Corner No.9; Thence North Along The West Line Of Said H.E.S. No. 212, A Distance Of 428.11 Feet To H.E.S. Corner No. 10; Thence North 39°16’18� West Along The Westerly Line Of H.E.S. No. 212, A Distance Of 1014.05 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning; Thence Continuing North 39°16’18� West, A Distance Of 277.37 Feet; Thence North 50°43’42� East, A Distance Of 403.32 Feet; Thence North 88°40’39� East, A Distance Of 362.14 Feet; Thence South 01°19’21� East, A Distance Of 58.19 Feet; Thence South 49°57’28� West, A Distance Of 653.16 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning. Parcel No.2 An Easement For Ingress And Egress Over The Following Described Property: Beginning At The Southwest Corner Of Lot 178, Colcord Mountain Homesites Unit 3, A Part Of H.E.S. No. 212, Township 10 1/2 North, Range 14 East Of The Gila And Salt River Base And Meridian, Gila County, Arizona; Thence North 52°18’34� East Along The South Line Of Said Lot 178, A Distance Of 12.92 Feet; Thence South 32°35’26� East, A Distance Of 195.83 Feet; Thence South 50°43’42� West, A Distance Of 50.34 Feet; Thence North 32°35’26� West, A Distance Of 201.44 Feet To A Point On The South Line Of Lot 177, Colcord Mountain Homesites Unit 3; Thence North 37°09’06� East, A Distance Of 13.66 Feet To The Southeast Corner Of Lot 177; Thence North 70°21’46� East, A Distance Of 25.00 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. Property Address: 199 SOUTH LUPINE ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 303-18-006D Original Principal Balance: $488,000.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Deutsche ALT-A Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-2 Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2007-2 c/o RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, INC. 4708 MERCANTILE DRIVE FT WORTH, TX 76137 Name and Address of Trustee: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, 6 Campus Circle, 2nd Floor, Westlake, TX 76262. Name and Address of Original Trustor: BARBARA M. DANIELSON, A SINGLE WOMAN, 199 SOUTH LUPINE ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note(s) advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Dated: 05/05/2015 First American Title Insurance Company, 6 Campus Circle, 2nd Floor, Westlake, TX 76262 866-429-5179 KATHERINE WHITE AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY The successor Trustee appointed herein qualifies as a Trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a title insurance company as required by Arizona Revised Statutes Section 33-803, Subsection (A)(I). This company may be assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain may be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number on the day before the sale: (916) 939-0772 or visiting http://search.nationwideposting.com/prope r t y S e a r c h Te r m s . a s p x Name of Trustee’s Regulator: Arizona Department of Insurance. State of Texas County of Tarrant. Before me, WILLIAM BROWN on this day personally appeared KATHERINE WHITE, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that this person executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this 05/05/2015. William Brown (Notary Seal) WILLIAM BROWN Notary Public, State of Texas My Commission Expires September 24, 2017 NPP0249574 To: PAYSON ROUNDUP 06/16/2015, 06/23/2015, 06/30/2015, 07/07/2015 15815: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7/2015 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 5/12/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-668129-CL Order No. : 150112100-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will
LEGAL NOTICES be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/20/2010 and recorded 4/26/2010 as Instrument 2010-004509 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 8/17/2015 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, ARIZONA 85501 Legal Description: THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 200 FEET LYING IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 3, KRISTY TERRACE, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 541, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 5464 SOUTH LORI LANE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-30-003 Original Principal Balance: $108,109.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): NIKKI E. HERNANDEZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN P.O. BOX 554, MIAMI, AZ 85539 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: www.servicelinkasap.com AZ-15-668129-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations . If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-668129-CL Dated: 5/11/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Valerie Frost, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 5/11/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Valerie Frost, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0084774 6/16/2015 6/23/2015 6/30/2015 7/7/2015 15824: 6/16, 6/19, 6/23/2015 NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR ALTINA PROPERTIES, LLC 1. Name: ALTINA PROPERTIES, LLC, File No. L-20069156 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1101 S. Sutton Road, Payson, AZ 85541 III. The name and address of the Statutory Agent is: Allen A. Lehman, Jr., 1101 S. Sutton Road, Payson, AZ 85541 IV. Management of the limited liability company is reserved in a manager. The name and address of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Manager: Allen A. Lehman, Jr., 1101 S. Sutton Road, Payson, AZ 85541 Member, Allen A. Lehman, Jr., Family Trust dated June 19, 1998 Allen A. Lehman, Jr. and Christina S. Lehman, Trustees, 1101 S. Sutton Road, Payson, AZ 85541
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LEGAL NOTICES 15825: 6/16, 6/23/2015 NOTICE OF BUDGET AND RATE HEARING FOR MEMBERS OF THE RIM TRAIL DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. At this hearing any district member may appear in person or by telephone and be heard in favor or against any proposed revenues, rates, fees, or proposed expenditures. RIM TRAIL DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Notice of Budget and rate Hearing, June 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Whispering Pines Fire Station, 10603 Houston Mesa Road, Payson, Arizona, To attend telephonically to participate in discussions, call (712) 432-5610 and enter meeting code #1214 Proposed Budget for 7-1-15 to 6-30-16: Operating Revenues: Miscellaneous Fees $ 840; Water Fees 88,000; Total Revenues: $88,840. Operating Expenses: Administration: Professional Services (5,000); District Management (16,000); Insurance (5,132); Legal Fees (1,000); Administration-Other (5,030) Water Operation: Depreciation (12,540); Electricity (3,765); Water Operator (21,240); Repair/Maintenance-Labor & Material (8,500); Infrastructure-Labor & Material (4,000); Testing Lab Fees (900); Chemicals (380); Water Operations-Other (1,055); Other Income/Expense (203); Operating Income: 4,095; Eliminate Non-Cash Expenses-Depreciation from Above: 12,540; Positive Cash Flow from Operations 16,635; Less Reduction of Principal-WIFA Loans (1,332); Less Capital Projects: Distribution System Mapping/Payson Pipeline (10,945); Replacement of Storage Tank (20,500); Turbidity Issue Resolution (28,000) Water Rights (28,000); Net Change in Cash Balances (64,142); Cash at Beginning of Year 86,997. Ending Cash Balance: 22,855; Budget details are available by writing to the District office at 240 E. Box Elder Lane, Payson, AZ 85541 or by visiting the District’s Web Site: www.rimtrailwater.org. RIM TRAIL DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Proposed changes to the 2015 2016 Rate Schedule for RTDWID I. Impact Fee for those properties that did not participate in the 1979 & 1985 bond levy assessments. In 1979 and 1985 there were two bonds issued to RTDWID by the Farmers Home Administration to build the filter plant. 139 property owners (parcels) were assessed approximately $2490 each for the bonds and associated costs. Sections 3.2.A.1 & 2 of the District Rules and Regulations provide as follows: Parcel Splits. A. If a new connection is requested for a lot, parcel or subdivision thereof not subject independently to the assessment for the 1979 acquisition and improvement of the District, or to any subsequent assessment for capital improvements and/or repairs, no connection will be made until: (1) An assessment fee is paid to the District, in an amount to be determined by the Board that is not less than the amounts assessed according to the 1979 assessment formula and any other assessments made after 1979; and, (2) An Impact Fee in the amount specified in the Rate Schedule is paid to the District for the future capital needs of the District. It has been proposed that parcels requesting a meter connection that did not participate in the bond levy assessments since 1979 be charged an Impact Fee of $3000 for a new meter to cover their contribution to the capital and upkeep costs of the system incurred since the installation of the filter plant. II. Flat Rate for Low Volume Water Users: Customers using 24,000 gallons of water or less for the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) based on previous year usage will only pay the base rate of $79.00 per month and not be subject to a gallonage charge. In the event the water user exceeds 24,000 gallons usage for the fiscal year they will be charged at the end of the fiscal year the standard rate for excess usage in those months of excess usage and will not be eligible for the flat rate for the coming year. 15826: 6/16, 6/19, 6/23/2015 NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR MAIN ANIMAL HOSPITAL, LLC 1. Name: MAIN ANIMAL HOSPITAL, LLC, File No. L20118987 II. The address of the known place of business is: 504 N Graham Ranch Road, Payson, AZ 85541 III. The name and address of the Statutory Agent is: Ronald Warren Sorensen, 504 N Graham Ranch Road, Payson, AZ 85541 IV. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Ronald Warren Sorensen 504 N Graham Ranch Road Payson, AZ 85541 Margaret Alan Sorensen 504 N Graham Ranch Road
LEGAL NOTICES Payson, AZ 85541 15827: 6/19, 6/23, 6/26/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: ARMEX PROPERTIES LLC FILE NUMBER: L-2008182-01 II. The address of the known place of business is: 5555 S Hospital Dr Globe, AZ 85501 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Xavier Ortega 5555 S Hospital Dr Globe, AZ 85501 Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Xavier Ortega member 5632 N 14th Dr Phoenix, AZ 85013 15828: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14/2015 NOTICE OF CONTINUED INITIAL/ PUBLICATION HEARING ON DEPENDENCY PETITION No. JD 201500015 Honorable Gary V. Scales IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the matter of: BRYAN MIGUEL OCHOA d.o.b. 02-15-2007 NATHANIEL FRANKLIN LLOYD d.o.b. 11-26-2011 Person(s) under 18 years of age. TO: CRYSTAL RENE JOHNSTON and VICTOR MANUEL OCHOA, parents and/or guardians of the above-named child/ren. 1. The Department of Child Safety, (DCS or the Department), by and through undersigned counsel, has filed a Dependency Petition pursuant to Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules 4.1 and 4.2 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure; and Rule 48(D) of the Arizona Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court. 2. The Court has set a continued initial/publication hearing on the 3rd day of September 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Gila County Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline Hwy., #104, Payson, AZ 85541, before Honorable Gary V. Scales for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Petition. 3. You and your child/ren are entitled to have an attorney present at the hearing. You may hire your own attorney or, if you cannot afford an attorney and want to be represented by an attorney, one may be appointed by the Court. 4. You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding. You are advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, pretrial conference, status conference, or dependency adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Petition. In addition, if you fail to appear, without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in an adjudication of dependency, termination of your parental rights or the establishment of a permanent guardianship based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court, as well as an order of paternity, custody, or change of custody in a consolidated family law matter and an order for child support if paternity has been established. 5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Dependency Petition, Notice of Hearing, and Temporary Order by submitting a written request to: TRACEY L. HEINRICK, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210-1312. The assigned case manager is Richard Stockwell and may be reached by telephone at 928-468-9807. 6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three (3) working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling 928.474.3978. 7. You have the right to make a request or motion prior to any hearing that the hearing be closed to the public. DATED this___day of June 2015. MARK BRNOVICH Attorney General TRACEY L. HEINRICK Assistant Attorney General 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14/15 CNS-27642 15829: 6/23, 6/26, 6/30/2015 STATEMENT OF MERGER SURVIVING ENTITY NAME: PAYSON CAMP CREEK, LLC; FILE NO. l-1278004-2; 1.1) SURVIVING ENTITY JURISDITION OF ORGANIZATION: TEXAS; 1.2) SURVIVING ENTITY TYPE (X) Foreign Corporation, LLC, or other entity that is not, and will not, be registered with the A.C.C. MERGING ENTITIES: ANDERSON FAMILY MANAGEMENT, LLC; Entity type) LLC; Jurisdiction of organization: ARIZONA. FOREIGN SURVIVING ENTITY, NOT QUALIFIED IN ARIZONA MAILING ADDRESS: CHARLES R. ANDERSON, 2916 COLTON
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Pursuant to A.R.S. §48-805 A.2, notice is hereby given to the members of the HELLSGATE FIRE BOARD and the general public that the HELLSGATE FIRE BOARD held a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing and taking comments from the public on the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget on Wednesday the 17th of June, 2015 at 5:30 PM at the Hellsgate Fire Station 22, located at 151 N. Matthews Lane, Tonto Village, AZ. A meeting will be held on Thursday the 16th of July, 2015 at 5:30 PM at the Hellsgate Fire Station 22, 1 0DWWKHZV /DQH 7RQWR 9LOODJH $= IRU WKH ÀQDO UHYLHZ DQG YRWH RQ DSSURYDO E\ WKH %RDUG RI Directors. Copies of the full budget shall be available to members of the public upon written request to the district: Gary Norem Chairman of the Board, Hellsgate Fire District
LEGAL NOTICES PLACE, COLLEGE STATION, TX, 77845 UNITED STATES APPROVAL OF MERGER (applies to all of the merging entities, including the surviving entity if it is also a merging entity): By the signatures appearing on this Statement of Merger, each entity declares under the penalty of perjury that the plan of merger was approved by each merging entity or foreign merging and surviving entity in accordance with the laws of its jurisdiction of organization. Signatures: ANDERSON FAMILY MANAGEMENT, LLC, /s/ Charles R. Anderson, CHARLES R. ANDERSON, MANAGER, 4/27/15; PAYSON CAMP CREEK, LLC /s/ Charles R. Anderson, CHARLES R. ANDERSON, MANAGER, 4/27/15. 15832: 6/23, 6/26, 6/30/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: CROSSFIT PAYSON, LLC File No. 400 E. Highway 260, Suite P., Payson, AZ 85541. II. The address of the known place of business is: Shalice Brockett, 2705 W. Nicklaus Dr., Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Dustin Brockett, (x) member, 2705 W. Nicklaus Dr., Payson, AZ 85541; Shalice Brockett, (x) member, 2705 W. Nicklaus Dr., Payson, AZ 85541. 15833: 6/23, 6/30/2015 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF PAYSON C.C. CRAGIN RESERVOIR WATER SUPPLY PROJECT SMALL CONDUIT HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR TURBINE AND GENERATOR EQUIPMENT Town of Payson is seeking bids, with firm prices for key and critical pieces of equipment, from Manufacturers/Suppliers of turbine, generator and associated equipment for a hydroelectric facility expected to have a 220 kilowatt installed capacity. Preliminary project studies have selected a configuration with one horizontal shaft Pelton turbine (single jet) as the most efficient for this project, however bidders are free to propose other alternatives as long as a Pelton turbine is used. The power plant building has been preliminarily designed and design will be modified to fit the selected equipment and a separate bid will be awarded at a later date for the building of the power plant and installation of the selected equipment as well as other ancillary equipment and materials necessary to make a fully operational hydroelectric facility. The successful Bidder will design and integrate the equipment in this equipment package to operate as a cohesive unit and as specified in the Bidding Documents. The Bids shall include design assistance for the Engineer as well as installation assistance to the Contractor, testing, start-up and operations training services to the facility operator. The key and critical equipment to be selected at this time includes but is not limited to the following items: “ Pelton turbine(s), each consisting of a Pelton runner with shroud, needle valve, inlet piping runner shaft and bearings, and shaft coupling to the generator. “ Induction generator “ Switchgear “ Generator Terminal Cabinets “ Main Control Boards “ Control Panels and Integration “ Hydraulic Power Unit Submitted bids for the complete equipment package will be evaluated according to the criteria described in the RFB bidding documents. If your company is interested in submitting a bid for the equipment package listed above, information needed to submit a bid can be obtained from: Sunrise Engineering, Inc., (Mr. Dave Kennington, P.E. Hydro Project Manager) email: dkennington@sunrise-eng.com, Tel: (307) 885-8500. The deadline for submitting a Bid is 2:00 p.m. Arizona Time, July 31, 2015. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the bid submittal deadline at the office of Town of Payson located at 303 Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541, Tel: (928)474-5242. Responses to this invitation must be submitted to Town of Payson at the address indicated above by that time. The purpose of this bid/equipment selection process is to give Town of Payson the opportunity to select the equipment supplier they feel will best serve their needs based on the highest bid evaluation. Town of Payson at their sole option may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and /or all bids. Bidders shall comply with all federal, state and local nondiscrimination statutes in the operation, implementation and delivery of, including state and federal civil rights and disabilities laws. In particular, the contractor shall ensure that the Town of Payson’s obligation for program, facility and service accessibility in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act are complied with in all activities arising under this contract, and shall hold harmless the Town of Payson for any and all loss, including but not limited to damages, costs or expenses, incurred or arising from any alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act under the auspices of this contract unless resulting from an intentional or actual negligent act of the Town of Payson and its employees. Failure to comply with the nondiscrimination or accessibility requirements herein shall be construed as nonperformance and may result in termination of funding, civil action or both.
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination call the Arizona Attorney General’s Office
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Payson Roundup SPORTS Tuesday, June 23, 2015
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Devil Cats win title The Devil Cats and manager Ben McDowell won the Payson Parks and Rec Spring Co-Ed Softball League Championship. The team is pictured at right. Submitted photo
Co-Ed Softball
Final Standings 1. Devil Cats 2. Chris’s Mom 3. Bay Equity’s Roundin Third 4. Expedition Church 5. Native Grill & Wings 6. Mavericks 7. Rim Country Health Keith Morris/Roundup
Seven members of the same Gilbert family competed together in the 10th Annual Payson Sprint Triathlon on Saturday. Pictured are (from left to right): Anne Taylor, Lee Taylor, Clarissa Nelson, Matthew Bennion, Rachelle Bennion, Danielle Oliver and Spencer Bennion.
Triathlon a test From page 1B wasn’t far from the parking lot near the pool where she began the two-lap bike. “She had never changed a flat tire before,” said her father. “So she had to walk a mile or halfmile, I don’t know what it was, back to the midpoint, where she swapped bikes with her sister, who was done, and took off for the second lap.” This year’s event attracted nine more individuals than last
year’s, although the number of teams dropped from four last year to two this year. Teams feature a different person performing each of the three legs of the race. Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department special events coordinator Kaprice Bachtell said volunteers are crucial to any big event like this. “We couldn’t do it without the 20 or so volunteers this morning and about 10 staff members helping out,” she said. “It’s gone real smooth.”
Smith wins Match Play Championship Jessie Smith claimed the A Flight crown in the Payson Men’s Golf Association’s threeweek Match Play Championship that wrapped up on June 17 at Payson Golf Course. Don Pollock finished second. Ron Fischer won the B Flight, with Jack Proietto placing second. Ralph Lindo finished first in the C Flight and Jim Dalgleish was the runner-up. Jack Greenshield was the D Flight champ and Bill Mullins finished second. Dennis Schwebe won the E Flight title over runner-up Bill Davis. Tim Ernst had the longest putt for round one on June 3, sinking it from 30 feet, 2 inches on the 18th hole. Mike Eilenfeldt found the cup from 17 feet, 1 inch to win longest putt on No. 9 for the second round on June 10. Herb Sherman’s 36-foot-2-inch beauty on No. 9 stole the show as the longest putt for the final round. Bill McKenna sank a hole-inone on No. 14 during the final round. Closest to the pin winners Round One Lou Mangiello (No. 2, 10-1), Jim Dalgleish (No. 5, 10-11), Tim
Ernst (No. 8, 1-7), Jessie Smith (No. 14, 6-3), Don Shepard (No. 17, 2-7). Round Two Mike Anderson (No. 2, 18-1), Jessie Smith (No. 5, 19-8), Bill Mullins (No. 8, 1-8), Ed Bossert (No. 14, 3-8), Chip Yeomans (No. 17, 8-7). Round Three Ron Fischer (No. 2, 13-4), Mike McKee (No. 5, 2-4), Jim Marshall (No. 8, 11-11), Bill McKenna (No. 14, hole-in-one), Richard Harding (No. 17, 9-9). Marshall wins Low Net title
Jim Marshall fired a net 57 to win the A Flight by nine strokes in the Payson Men’s Golf Association Individual Low Net Tournament at Payson Golf Course on June 17. Tim Hughes was second with 66 and Mike Anderson (67) third. Mike Eilenfeldt carded a 60 to win the B Flight by five shots over runner-up Mike McKee, who shot 65. Three golfers actually finished at 65, but McKee won the tiebreaker over Jerry McGuire, who placed third, and Bill McKenna, who wound up fourth.
Rec Roundup Youth flag football
Kids ages 5-12 are eligible to sign up now through July 10 for the Payson Youth Flag Football League. The fee is $40, which includes a jersey, flag belt and mouth guard. Games will be played weekday evenings beginning Aug. 3. Practices begin the week of July 27. Coaches are needed. Coaches will receive one child’s fee waived. Golf Camp Anyone ages 8 and over can sign up now through July 10 for a golf camp run by Payson’s own decorated golfer Jeffrey Kelly from 9-11 a.m. on July 13-16 at Payson Golf Course. The fee is $50. Summer Day Camps Several day camps are being offered by the Payson Parks & Recreation Department. The fee for each camp is $35. The camps
include: Water Fun from June 22-25, Patriotic Camp from June 29-July 2, Schoolyard Craze from July 6-9 and Discovery Camp from July 20-23. Pre-registration is required for all camps. Register for all the above activities online at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office at 1000 W. Country Club Drive.
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