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Ex-Pine water district treasurer indicted Auditor general concludes Mike Greer stole from PSWID, and posse
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Michele Nelson
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The Arizona State grand jury has indicted former Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District treasurer and board member Mike Greer on eight felony counts related to charges of conflict-of-interest, theft, fraudulent schemes and forgery in scams totaling more than $100,000. The Arizona auditor general released a 30-page report on June 30 detailing how Greer stole money from both the water district and the Gila County Sheriff’s Posse while serving as treasurer of both
organizations. The report shows he wove an ever more complicated web of intricate financial transactions to cover his tracks. The investigation grew out of a series of stories written by then Roundup reporter Max Foster in 2013. “Our investigation revealed that from April 2011 to February 2013, Mr. Greer illicitly received $65,895 from two (PSWID) district vendors, misused the district credit card to pay $2,299 of his expenses, forged a district letter, misspent $38,706 of posse money for his personal benefit, and presented false posse treasurer’s reports,” wrote the auditor general’s office.
The report concluded PSWID’s lack of oversight and failure to follow policies lay at the heart of the debacle. “Former Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District officials failed to properly protect and control district monies entrusted to them by taxpayers,” wrote the auditor general. “Specifically, former governing board members and the district manager failed to design and implement adequate policies and procedures to safeguard district monies.” Mike Greer has been indicted on eight felony The Roundup had reported on Greer’s counts for stealing money from the Pine water district and Gila County Sheriff’s Posse. See Former treasurer, page 2A
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Valley men arrested for shooting drunk driver Gun-toting pair forces Payson man off the road, shoot him as he flees
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Alexis Bechman
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Two Valley men are in custody after they shot a drunk driver Monday afternoon north of Payson, claiming they just wanted to keep the man from driving back out onto the highway. They shot Jesse G. Olsson, 31, of Payson in the chest. On Thursday, he remained hospitalized in stable condition. Deputies arrested the two Valley men who stopped and then shot him. Several Payson residents reported seeing Olsson driving erratically up the Beeline Highway, swerving over the line
and nearly hitting one driver head on. About 2:30 p.m., the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received word from the Arizona Department of Public Safety that Olsson had been shot on State Route 87, at milepost 278, a mile south of the State Route 260 intersection. A DPS trooper found the wounded Olsson, while Shane A. Tebo, 38, and Brandon M. Vongthongthip, both of Phoenix, waited nearby. Detectives learned Tebo and Vongthongthip were traveling north on 87 when they observed what they believed to be a man driving drunk behind them, swerving in and out of the lane.
They called 911 to report the driver. Tebo, who was driving, then attempted to stop Olsson. When Olsson drove off the road and into a ditch, Tebo used his vehicle to block Olsson from returning to the road. Tebo and Vongthongthip both were carrying Glock firearms and ammunition on their belts. Tebo attempted to take the keys from Olsson’s running vehicle, but he could not get between the vehicles. Olsson’s vehicle apparently moved forward and Tebo shot several rounds into the engine block trying to stop the car. See Two arrested, page 2A
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Brandon Vongthongthip and Shane Tebo face assault and attempted murder charges after forcing a Payson man off the road for driving erratically and shooting him.
Rim Country braces for monster July 4 weekend
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The monsoon set in this week, with heavy rain, winds and lightning strikes that made for sometimes dangerous conditions on the fire line — and an unpredictable holiday weekend for visitors. On Tuesday, winds fanned a seemingly quiet portion of the Cedar Fire near Show Low, forcing six members of a Navajo Hotshot crew to deploy their fire shelters as the fire veered toward them. All managed to get into their shelters as the flames approached. After the fire passed, they walked out. Paramedics rushed them to Summit Healthcare in Show Low, where they were treated and released. The incident spurred chilling memories of 2013, when 19 Prescott firefighters were killed in their fire shelters when intense flames swept down on them, burning so hot the shelters melted and disintegrated. The Forest Service set up a serious accident investigation team to figure out how the Navajo crew could have come so close to disaster on the edge of a 47,000-acre fire managers had considered subdued — with little chance of growth. Elsewhere, the sometimes heavy rainstorms both sparked new fires and doused existing blazes. The National Weather Service puts the chance of rain at 60 percent Friday and Saturday, but forecasts only a “slight” chance of storms on Sunday. Highs should climb into the upper 80s each day until the clouds roll in during the afternoon. Lows should drop into the low 60s. On Monday, the Payson forecast calls for
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display and fun for the whole family on Monday, July 4 at Green Valley Park. The Town of Payson and this year’s title sponsor AirEvac will kick off the festivities at 8 a.m. Monday with a patriotic ceremony that will include a salute to veterans. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the town will hold its annual family games in the park, including sack races, egg toss and tug of war. There will also be the annual foot race. Starting at 4 p.m. and going to 9 p.m., the amphitheater will come alive with live music by the Take Cover Band. At approximately 9 p.m. one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in Arizona will kick off. Surrounded by Green Valley Park and its three lakes, this venue is a picturesque setting for fireworks. The Northern Gila County Sanitary District and the Town of Payson Water Department are sponsoring the event. Due to the popularity of the event, free shuttle buses will run from Payson
• See Firefighters, page 2A
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THE WEATHER Weekend: Mostly sunny with a chance for rain on Saturday; clear heading into 4th of July. Details, 6A
Photographer DJ Craig last year took this photo of the tug of war during the July 4 family festivities in Green Valley Park, leading up to the fireworks show. For a rundown on the activities see page 5A.
A microburst in Rye Tuesday night flipped a travel trailer and ripped the roof off a home in what residents said felt like a tornado tearing through the community. Bob Stahl, general manager at Four Seasons Motorsports in Rye, said staff reported to him that the building rattled and shook so violently they felt it would simply blow over. For about 15 to 20 minutes during the storm’s crescendo, the wind blew so
hard it pushed a 6,000-pound travel trailer over. It hit two ATV trailers and landed upside down. “It was like a big parasail,” he said. Staff didn’t see the RV tumble because the visibility outside was zero during the storm, but a passing motorist later called Stahl to report the damage. Across State Route 87, the roof on a two-story home was ripped “clean off,” Stahl said. The microburst also damaged several fences at Four Seasons Motorsports.
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A 15-minute microburst ravaged through Rye this week, overturning this trailer at Four Seasons Motorsports and ripping the roof off a house.
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clear skies, a high near 93 and a perfect night for a July 4 fireworks display. In past years, as many as 20,000 people have crowded into Green Valley Park to enjoy the fireworks. The thunderstorms sent water rushing down Tonto Creek, which jumped up to twice its normal flow for this time of the year. The (4:30 in 3D) Salt River and the Verde River still have just two-thirds of their normal flow, according to the Salt River Project’s daily water report. SRP continues to pump 31 cubic feet per second out of the C.C. Cragin Reservoir to send down the East Verde River. The reservoir on which Payson’s water future depends has declined to about 51 percent capacity after nearly two months of pumping. The Tonto National Forest lifted all fire restrictions effective July 2, just in time for the big weekend. However, fireworks always remain illegal in the national forest. All week, the lightning storms kept firefighters busy chasing new blazes, although the accompanying rain and high humidity
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spending $2,299 for personal purchases on the district’s credit card in 2013. Foster filed a Freedom of Information request for the credit card statements. Foster also wrote stories raising questions about a $92,000 contract awarded to a construction company with which Greer was affiliated. The auditor general’s report also validated the claims explored in those stories. The auditor general’s report detailed how Greer lied for two years to both organizations in order to receive thousands of dollars he then turned to personal use, including work on a vacation home in Mexico. A complaint filed with the attorney general of Arizona regarding a suspected conflict of interest Greer had with his Hat Creek electric company entering into a contract with PSWID ignited the investigation by the auditor general. The auditor general discovered that Greer had manufactured a sale of his interest in Hat Creek one day before the $92,395 contract with PSWID. The district divided what amounted to a single contract into five different contracts, apparently to avoid putting contracts worth more than $25,000 out for
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Olsson’s vehicle moved forward again and Vongthongthip fired several shots from the passenger seat at Olsson. Olsson was hit in the upper left chest. An Arizona Department of Transportation vehicle and crew observed the two vehicles in the ditch and turned around to offer assistance. They found the guns and Olsson on
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before rainstorms snuffed it out. The Goat Fire 17 miles northeast of Black Canyon City quickly grew to 335 acres in grass and pinyon-juniper. For now, firefighters are just monitoring the fire — which could force the closure of several Forest Service roads if the rains don’t put it out. The Basin Fire 19 miles north of Scottsdale grew to five acres before crews contained it. The 1,000-acre Bug Creek Fire south of Cordes Junction briefly closed northbound I-17 as air tankers swooped in. Traffic shifted to Highway 87 and Highway 260 as the fire advanced through the Agua Fria National Monument, threatening a host of archaeological sites. The 430-acre Four Peaks Fire and the 31,000-acre Juniper Fire near Young have both subsided, with no growth in the past several days.
competitive bids as required by state law. Greer said he had divested his interest in Hat Creek, but the auditor general’s investigation showed Greer continued to actively run the company and profit from the contract. Records show Greer received $52,395 from that contract with PSWID. Greer told PSWID that his time overseeing the installation of 13 generators was “volunteered.” Next, Greer played an instrumental part in awarding a contract for generator maintenance to From the Start, a company owned by his extended family. Out of the $21,000 awarded to From the Start, Greer received $13,500. The owner of From the Start told investigators the money to Greer was “mostly for payment of his personal debt with Mr. Greer and he thought Mr. Greer had the same understanding,” said the report. As all this went on, Greer was also stealing as much as $38,706 from the Gila County Sheriff’s Posse, which relies on volunteers to conduct rescue operations, according to the report. The Posse board did not suspect the theft because Greer falsified reports on bank accounts in his reports to the posse. He once said the bank had a balance of $8,265, when it
was actually negative $337. Greer made only oral reports, but the posse board secretly recorded him and provided the balance totals to the AG for purposes of its investigation. Greer used the posse money for personal and business expenses, cash withdrawls and a $10,000 vacation home in Mexico. In order to pay back the money to the posse, Greer forged a letter on PSWID letterhead to a lender as a receipt for a bond loan he took out due to the AG’s investigation. The AG’s report indicated the PSWID has implemented better controls over money and conflict of interest since 2013. Only board member Tom Weeks remains from that original board. Back in 2013, he was one of the chief critics of board operations and Greer’s use of the company credit card. Subsequently, most of the PSWID board members resigned on unrelated matters. The Gila County Board of Supervisors appointed replacements, who have now been elected — resulting in an almost completely new board since 2013. PSWID also ended its contract with CH2M Hill, a consulting firm that managed the district in 2013. The board has hired a different company as its operations manager.
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kept most of the new fires well behaved. Lightning-caused fires on the Tonto Forest included: The Red Fire: Located on Red Mountain west of Highway 87, and east of Bartlett Lake, the fire grew to 10 acres before firefighters dug a line around it. The Breadpan Fire 10 miles west of Young grew to 17 acres in a remote area, burning in brush and pinyon-juniper. The fire poses no threat to structures at this time. The Superstition Fire atop a mesa at the west end of the Superstition Wilderness quickly grew to 520 acres in light grass, before rains set in to douse it. The Plow Fire 15 miles north of Superior and 12 miles from Roosevelt Dam grew to only about half an acre before hitting rock outcroppings that left it nowhere to go. The Angel Fire in the Superstition Wilderness near Superior grew to five acres,
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The 1,000-acre Bug Fire briefly closed I-17 northbound this week. Monsoon lightning sparked dozens of fires in the region this week, but the accompanying rain doused most of them quickly.
the ground. They radioed dispatch and DPS troopers responded. Medical personnel from Pine-Strawberry Fire and medics continued to treat Olsson who was airlifted by DPS Air Rescue to John C. Lincoln hospital. Olsson was in stable condition Tuesday, but has not given a statement to investigators.
Tebo and Vongthongthip were booked into the Coconino County Detention Facility in Flagstaff. Tebo was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct with a weapon and disorderly conduct. Vongthongthip was arrested on charges of second degree (attempted) homicide, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct with a weapon and disorderly conduct.
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The special programs in July include: Cup Stacking, ages 6 and older, 3 p.m., Friday, July 1 and July 15; Computer Coding to create a fun game, ages 7 and older, 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 and July 19; movies “Goosebumps,” PG, 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 6; “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” PG-13, 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 12; and “Pan,” PG, 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 25. Additionally in July, the Payson Library will have a Jump Rope Club; Lego Family Fun; Hopscotch Around the World; Family Game Nights. The Book Cooks programs also continue: one on ice cream, ages 3 and older, 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13; “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” ages 3 and older, 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 20. The Book Cooks programs require pre-registration, call 928474-9260 or stop by at 328 N. McLane Rd.
At the Mazatzal Casino
There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529). • Mick Adams and the Stones: Saturday, July 2, doors open 7:30 p.m., show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $15 advance, $20 day of the event. Must be 21+. • Summer Spectacular: Drawings held July 2 — $500 Home Depot Gift Card (10 winners); July 3 — $500 cash (five winners); July 4 — $500 cash (five winners) and Grand Prize of a pontoon boat.
Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon
The next networking luncheon hosted by the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. At this luncheon, guests will have the opportunity to meet many electoral candidates for Payson, Star Valley and Gila County. Each will introduce themselves and say a few words and be available for questions afterward Make a reservation by 1 p.m., Friday, July 1 for $15 cost; the cost will be $20 afterward (credit cards can be taken at the door). Make reservations at: jaimee@ rimcountrychamber.com or 928-474-4515.
Kaitie’s Closet new shoe drive
Kaitie’s Closet’s Annual New Shoe Drive is from July 1 through Aug. 31 to help the children in the community have new shoes to start school. Pink donation boxes are located at all school offices, Crosswinds Restaurant at the airport, Payson Physical Therapy, Scoops Ice Cream & Espresso, and 814 N. Beeline Hwy. in the Swiss Village. Kaitie’s Closet, Inc. is a 501© (3) so if you have no time to shop, you can send your donation to Kaitie’s Closet Inc., 814 N. Beeline Hwy., Suite E, Payson, 85541. The goal this year is 200 pairs of new shoes.
Brush pits closed for holiday
This coming weekend, the Regional Payson Area Project… for a Fire Wise Rim Country (RPAP) will close the brush pits so staff and volunteers can spend the weekend
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Rim Country Fourth of July celebrations get a jump start Friday, July 1. Up in Pine, the Pine Library Friends group is hosting another of its popular book sales in the library activity room behind the community center. It will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 1, 2 and 3. First Friday festivities are also part of the holiday celebration this year. A concert with Angeline Ng, Annie and Charlie Zurbuchen is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St. The evening’s menu includes hamburgers and hot dogs, salad, chips and a dessert. Donations will be accepted, as will non-perishable food items for the Deacon’s Food Pantry. Fun continues in Pine with the Fourth of July Arts & Crafts Festival presented by the Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Guild at the Pine Community Center where there will be more than 80 booths featuring a variety of works. Both Saturday and Sunday come up early for a great pancake breakfast by the Mountain Village Foundation, and then a little later grab one of the every-popular Navajo tacos from the Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation’ The SCAF will be selling its Navajo tacos from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 in the Senior Dining Room at the Pine/Strawberry Community Center. The Navajo taco sells help support the Meals on Wheels Program and the Mobile Dental Unit Clinic. Christopher Creek and Tonto Village will have their community holiday celebrations Saturday, July 2. Both have parades planned, in Christopher Creek it’s at 10:30 a.m.; Tonto Village will have another starting at noon. There are contests and lots of food, plus some live music. The Town of Payson’s Fourth of July celebration starts at 8 a.m., Monday, July 4 at Green Valley Park with a patriotic ceremony. Starting at 1 p.m. and continuing to 3 p.m. there will be games for kids and family activities. Live music by the Take Cover Band is planned from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the fireworks scheduled to start at 9 p.m., regardless of the weather — however if lightning threatens, the show could be delayed.
Summer concert series is Saturdays in the park
The wonderful Green Valley Park amphitheatre area and bandstand will again play host to a series of concerts under the stars this summer. The Payson Summer Concert series takes place every Saturday in June and July, starting around 7 p.m. and ending about 9 p.m. Bring your family, a blanket and some treats and join in the fun. Scheduled to perform: Top Cats, July 2; Whiskey Rose, July 9; Back to the Fifties, July 16; The John Scott Band, Payson’s own “Rockin’ Blues Band,” July 23; Breaking Point, July 30. The concert series is made possible with the support of SuddenLink and Majestic Rim Retirement Living.
Kick off the 4th of July with a real, small town, family friendly farmers market that covers 40 stalls. We offer tons of great food. Organic body products and artesian gifts. Fresh made pies, fudge, gluten free desserts, and even doggie treats. WIC & SNAP welcome; follow us on Facebook. Open Saturday, 8:00~Noon. 816 S. Beeline Hwy, behind Chili’s.
Cosmetology Academy openings at GCC
Rim Country Cosmetology Academy in Payson has a limited number of openings for the 2016-2017 school year. Become a licensed cosmetologist in two semesters. Financial aid will pay tuition and fees for qualified students. Classes begin Tuesday, July 19. Call Gila Community College, 928468-8039 for more information.
Register for youth camps
The Payson Parks & Rec Department has several special weeklong camps planned this summer. Coming up in the next few weeks are: Beach Blast Day Camp; Schoolyard Craze Day Camp; and Vibe Dance Camp. Stop by the parks office in Green Valley Parks or go online at address below to get more complete details and registration information. Here are the basics: • Beach Blast Day Camp – July 5-8 – All camp activities will focus around water. One group is for Pre-K through 3rd gradeage students and another is for those in the 4th through 8th grade. Register online at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office. • Schoolyard Craze Day Camp – July 11-14 – This camp will offer a variety of new and old schoolyard games that everyone will enjoy. One group is for Pre-K through 3rd grade-age students and another is for those in the 4th through 8th grade. Register online at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office. • Vibe Dance Camp – July 11-14 – Three days of learning a variety of dance styles, taught by Vibe Dance Academy instructors, with a day recital to show off what participants have learned. Three age groups: 4
to 8; 7 to 11; 10 to 14. Register online at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office
Candidates to speak
The Payson Tea Party hosts three candidates at its next meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260. Gila County Superintendent of Schools candidate Gail Gorry, County Recorder candidate Monica Wohlforth and Payson Town Council candidate Rick Croy will talk about their visions for the offices they seek. For more information call 928-951-6774 or check out www.paysonteaparty.org.
Job fair planned
Community Bridges Inc., one of the largest substance abuse and mental health providers in the state, is currently hiring for its facility in Payson. A job fair is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 6 at the DES office in Payson, 100 N. Tonto St., Suite 100. The event is to recruit CBI Crisis Mobile Team and master’s level counselors. The Crisis Mobile Team needs staff with at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Bring a resume. For questions, email recruiting@cbridges.com.
Summer reading to begin in Pine
The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library annual summer reading program kicks off July 6 and continues each Wednesday throughout the month. The sessions will be held 10:15 a.m. to noon in the library activity room. For opening day, the program is entitled
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“When and Where, Then and There.” On July 16 it’s “Fueling Your Engine” and on July 20 it’s “Out of the Ordinary.” Summer reading wraps up July 27 with “Motion Commotion,” which will feature outdoor activities, rewards and refreshments. The program is a part of “Read On Arizona” whose mantra is “When Arizona Reads, Arizona Thrives.” First Things First, an award winning not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families, also contributes to Read On Arizona The goal is to raise awareness of the importance of early literacy. Raising proficient readers is a high priority for the Read On partners who acknowledge the success of children in later life is related directly to reading proficiency. In addition to the library hosting the summer reading program, it offers “Artist in Training” sessions through the day each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Chess classes are held 1 to 3 p.m. each Friday in July. For more information on any library activity, call 928-476-3678.
Grand Opening for Hope House
A grand opening for Hope House, 401 S. Mariposa St. (two streets east of the Bonita and Beeline intersection) is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 9. Hope House offers shelter for poor, homeless, and struggling families and individuals going through homelessness and transition in their life. The day will be sponsored by Mount Cross Church and in partnership with Time to Give ministries that offers free haircuts.
Library bookstore sale
During July the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore will continue the following summertime specials: 10 for $1 on all standard size paperbacks; five for $1 on all videos; and DVDs are only $1 each. Bookstore stock is constantly changing, so stop by often. Volunteers are always happy to help you, and all proceeds directly support the library. The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. For more information visit the Library Friends of Payson website at www.libraryfriendsof payson.org.
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• Pine Library Friends Book Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center • 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 • First Friday concert: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson
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• Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Fest: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Community Center, plus book sale • Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public
• Town of Payson 4th of July: 8 a.m., patriotic program at Veterans Memorial; 1 p.m., games for all ages; 4 p.m., concert with Take Cover Bank; 9 p.m., fireworks display - all at Green Valley Park
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Payson Tea Party hosts candidates: 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Gail Gorry, county school superintendent; Monica Wohlforth, county recorder; Rick Croy, Payson town council
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• Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Fest: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pine Community Center, plus book sale • 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 • 4th of July parades: Christopher Creek, 10:30 a.m.; Tonto Village, noon • Concert Under the Stars: 7 p.m., Green Valley Park, Payson, Top Cats perform
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Looking ahead July 6 • Job fair: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Bridges needs Crisis Mobile Team members and master’s level counselors • Pine Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library: 10:15, summer reading program starts July 9 • Grand Opening for Hope House, 401 S. Mariposa, Payson, shelter service
Presented by Arizona Professional Writers and Gila Community College with funding support from AZ Humanities
A free community celebration of books for all ages. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 23 Gila Community College, 201 N. Mud Springs Road This event promotes literacy and showcases local and Arizona authors of fiction and non-fiction. Meet 80 authors; enjoy book signings and presentations. Kids can meet “Story Monster” and enjoy story time. Food from local vendors on site. Free entertainment and door prizes.
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, July 1, 2016
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Payson buyout doubles cost of town manager Alexis Bechman
The maximum amount the town could assess is $738,815, but the maximum assessable Payson residents will not see rate, without exceeding the Truth their property tax rate decline in Taxation hearing statute, is 38 slightly next year — at least cents per $100/assessed value or when it comes to the town’s por- $662,682. tion. The town’s overall budget The town’s primary tax rate is this year is $49 million, up from a tiny bit less than last year. The the $41 million budget for fiscal rate is 38 cents per $100. For a 2014-15. That includes money home valued at $100,000, the bill for grants, improvement districts would be $38.39. and other funds This tax rate is the town won’t By the numbers an almost undeactually spend. tectable $0.0038 The council $139,000: Buyout for less than last recently effecTown Manager Debra year. The town tively doubled Galbraith gets most of the town manits money from ager’s budget to $50,000: First principal its share of the $275,000. The payment on $1 million sales tax, which $139,000 transwater department loan has been rising ferred mostly modestly ever went to buy out $662,000: Amount Payson since the recesformer town gets from property tax sion ended. manager Debra Homeowners Galbraith’s concould still see their total prop- tract. erty tax bill rise if their property In other budget news, the value goes up in addition to rate council recently approved makincreases for school districts, ing the first payment on a $1 milthe community college and Gila lion loan the town took from the County. Water Enterprise Fund several The town figures the tax rate years ago. The money was put based on the county assessor’s into the general fund. estimate of the appraised value The town was supposed to of all the property in town. make a $100,000 payment each Hope Cribb, finance man- year for 10 years to pay off ager, said that rate will gener- the loan, but so far, has made ate $662,582 for the fiscal year only interest payments of about 2016/2017 budget. The town’s $17,000 annually. rate remains at just about the Now for the first time the town legal limit. will start to actually pay off the Payson has no secondary loan — with a half payment of $50,000, said Garrett. property tax. by
Junction 87 rocks Green Valley Park
roundup staff reporter
Forest Service hopes holiday visitors will ‘Pack It Out’ by
Michele Nelson
roundup
Staff Reporter
The Pack It In, Pack It Out program for July 4th will only have one location for visitors’ trash — the Home Depot parking lot. The Forest Service will have two, 40-yard dumpsters, donated by Gila County, to collect trash from visitors to the forest. Locals cannot use the dumpsters to get rid of household trash. “We’ve never had success at the second location,” said Forest Service Recreation Officer Chelsea Muise. She said that even during the recent Memorial Day holiday, forest visitors traveling Highway 260 reported they would take their trash to Home Depot anyway. Muise said there will be a second dumpster manned in partnership with the Whispering Pines
Fire Department in Whispering Pines. Along with the dumpsters, the Forest Service will be out in force on patrols to educate campers on the availability of the dump site and safe camping practices. To help with fire education, two fire prevention patrol officers from the Lassen and Boise Forests will aid local Payson personnel. Muise said, those forests could afford to share personnel because their fire season starts, just as Arizona’s ends. The Fourth of July Pack It In, Pack It Out program is sponsored by Home Depot, Carl’s Jr., Partners of the Forest, the Town of Payson, the Whispering Pines Fire Department and Gila County. The Home Depot dump site will be manned on Monday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photographer DJ Craig captured these images of Junction 87’s free concert in Green Valley Park last Saturday. This weekend Top Cats will perform on Saturday (July 2) and Take Cover on July 4.
Fire knocks out power in Tonto Basin Residents praise quick response by firefighters and APS by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
A quick moving brush fire burned nearly 60 acres off State Route 188 Monday afternoon, knocking power off for hours to 1,100 residents. Some ended up sleeping outside until Arizona Public Service restored the power. Investigators consider the fire “human caused” but haven’t released details. Despite losing power for hours, several Punkin Center residents expressed gratitude to the firefighters and to the APS crews who moved quickly to douse the fire and restore power. Deborah Miller lives in a fifth wheel in a Punkin Center trailer park. She said after power went out the heat grew so intense most residents opted to sleep outside until 3:30 a.m. when the power came back on. “I am so appreciative of them,” she said. “I know a lot of people are.” Miller said it was an awesome sight to see the number of aircraft over the fire. Brad Johnson, assistant fire management officer with the U.S. Forest Service, said they threw everything they had at the blaze. Due to the high fire danger in the region, the Forest Service has crews stationed throughout
the forest, ready to go at the hint of a fire. At the first report on Monday, fire managers immediately sent 10 engines and two Hotshot crews, one of them diverted from the Four Peaks Fire. When they arrived, firefighters found the fire had rapidly spread to 15 acres. A storm cell north of the area was blowing the fire south. The fire burned up a nearby hill and then subsided, although it still spread down the highway. “It got pretty big pretty quick,” he said. Besides ground crews, a helicopter, two heavy air tankers and an air attack plane flew in. Police closed the highway for about 45 minutes and ADOT crews alternated traffic through one lane. Three power poles fell to the ground, knocking power out to 1,100 residents. Firefighters contained the fire by 8 p.m. Several local firefighters returned home to dark houses and also opted to sleep outside to beat the heat, Johnson said. Johnson said APS brought in crews from all over the state to get power restored, working through the night to put up four new poles and new wire. Customers can log onto the APS website for reimbursement options due to the outage,
by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
A Payson man upset at how his mother’s boyfriend was treating her, stabbing him multiple times and then beating up his own mother will serve the next 20 years in prison. Kurt Manning, 43, pleaded guilty to both attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. On June 27, Judge Gary Scales sentenced Manning to 20 years in prison for assaulting his mother and attempting to kill her boyfriend with a knife. Manning, a five-time convicted felon who has served a prior prison term, violently attacked his mother and her boyfriend on
Feb. 4, according to Chief Deputy Shawn Fuller, who handled the case for the Gila County Attorney’s Office. On that date, at 6:40 p.m., Manning forced his way into his mother’s home in Payson and attacked her. After violently assaulting her and kicking her after she fell to the ground, Manning attacked her boyfriend with a knife, stabbing him several times — once in the neck. After ransacking the house, throwing furniture out of the windows and damaging the interior, Manning fled. The woman’s boyfriend stumbled to a home on North Gila Drive and asked the resident for help, saying he had been stabbed. Manning later had a friend drop him off
Fire danger will remain high until monsoon rainstorms bring significant moisture, so the Forest Service will keep extra crews on hand to tackle forest fires.
at the Gila County Sheriff’s Office where he turned himself in. Manning’s mother suffered numerous injuries to her face and her boyfriend, although seriously injured, survived the vicious attack, Fuller said. Manning was indicted with six felonies arising from the attack. Manning pleaded guilty with the plea agreement mandating aggravated, consecutive terms in prison totaling 20 years. Manning’s criminal history includes convictions for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, DUI, shoplifting, false reporting to law enforcement, assault and misconduct involving weapons, according to online court records.
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, July 1, 2016
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Talking REAL
ESTATE
By Kimberly Anderson, REALTOR® Advantage Realty
Worth the Price. If you're thinking of selling your home yourself to save the commission, think twice. A good agent will be worth every cent you pay.
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Your agent knows how to price your home… Your agent will not only market your home but also take care of details you haven't even thought about. He or she will save you from making some serious mistakes. The first of those mistakes is usually in pricing. When you get that wrong, you may have a few early “lookers” but you probably won’t have offers. Determining the right price on your own can be difficult. That is, unless you pay an appraiser to determine your home’s true market value. If you don't have access to the local Multiple Listing Service, you have no way to know how much comparable homes have been selling for. You may hear gossip about what a neighbor's house sold for - but it may be false information and if it's been more than a month or so since their house sold, things have probably changed. You can also look around and find out the asking price on other homes, but asking and selling are two different things. Unless you've visited the homes yourself, you won't know if they really are comparable to yours. A good agent will prepare a market analysis and show you the price at which your home will most likely sell within a reasonable amount of time. His or her information will be based on actual selling prices. In addition, the agent may have seen the houses in question. At the very least, they will be able to read the details about those houses in the MLS listings. Your agent talks to buyers every day and knows what will make your home appeal to them. Next is staging and preparation. You live there, so you may not notice the clutter or the peeling paint on your front door or the smell of the cat’s litter box. A good agent will help you see what you need to do to present your house for greatest appeal. Your agent knows the laws and has the forms you need. Your agent will introduce you to all the disclosure forms and information you'll need to have ready for buyers. It seems like the list keeps growing on & on. Your agent knows current State laws and will keep you in compliance. Your agent can and will market in ways you cannot. Marketing is a big thing - and your agent has far more ways to reach out to buyers than you do. More than 80% of all buyers now begin their search on the Internet. Your agent will make sure that your home shows up on multiple websites – with attractive photos and descriptions that entice buyers to call for an appointment. He or she will also furnish your yard sign, prepare flyers and may even place print ads. Plus, agents have a list of buyers who are looking for homes with certain benefits and features. Agents will show them your house if it looks like a possible match. They will also market to other agents. They will also enter your home on the Multiple Listing Service – where other agents with lists of buyers check every day to find new listings. Your agent will create a valuable space between you and the buyers… Negotiation begins at the time of showing - and that's one reason why agents ask their sellers to be absent during showings. You can inadvertently say something that weakens your position. But if you don't have an agent, you have to show the house yourself. This is unfortunate from a negotiation standpoint, but even worse, it could keep buyers from staying in the home long enough to take a good look. Buyers are often uncomfortable about sellers watching them checking out closets or turning on faucets to check the water pressure. Most prefer to look when the seller is not there. Negotiation after an offer is also easier when there's an agent involved. Not only will he or she give you advice on how to respond, the presence of an agent gives you time to think about that response. They’ll save you from inappropriately answering a “Would you take…” question. Your experienced agent will help you determine your approximate final proceeds based on the price and the terms presented in an offer. He or she will also go over all the contingencies in an offer and save you from agreeing to something that could harm you. Your agent will help you get through escrow. Once you have accepted an offer, your agent will work to see that it closes. Working with the other professionals involved, he or she will take care of all the tiny details that can make or break a transaction. There is a long list of things that can go wrong between agreement and closing and a good agent will stay on top of the transaction, solving problems along the way.
Community Center Cultural Hall, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 1, 2 and 3.
First Friday on Main Street:
Patriotic concert at Presbyterian Church (800 W. Main) 5-7 p.m. with pianist Angeline Ng and singers Annie and Charlie Zurbuchen. Burgers and dogs for dinner — donations of non-perishable food items for the Deacon’s Food Pantry.
Friday & Saturday Charity pancake breakfast:
Starting at 8 a.m., $5 pancake breakfast by Mountain Village Foun dation at the community center in Pine.
Pine Arts & Crafts Festival:
All day Saturday and Sunday, with 80 booths selling arts, crafts and food.
Parades under the Rim:
Christopher Creek and Tonto Village will celebrate Saturday, with a 10:30 a.m parade in Christopher Creek and another at noon in Tonto Village. Entries include “Kids and Critters,” decorated quads and trucks with the Hellsgate fire truck in the lead. Also by popular demand, the “Chicken Drop” game will make a return appearance to benefit the Hellsgate Fireflies Auxiliary.
Payson’s patriotic party:
Payson’s Fourth of July celebration takes place in Green Valley Park starting at 8 a.m. Monday, July 4 with a patriotic ceremony at the Veterans Memorial and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Games for kids and families run from 1-3 p.m., including sack races, an egg toss and the always-popular tug of war. The Seventh Annual Payson Arizona Foot Races have divisions for all ages. Last year 500 people participated. Live music by the Take Cover Band is planned from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to information from the Payson Parks and Recreation Department. The fireworks are scheduled to start at 9 p.m., regardless of the weather — however if monsoon winds, rain and lightning threaten, the show could be delayed.
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ADOT officials forbid “rogue” booths along the Beeline Highway outside the community center grounds due to concerns with public safety. For the July 4 festival, parking will be on the east side of Beeline in the Payson Concrete parking lot and behind the Randall House Restaurant.
Payson parking for Fourth
Rotary lot The Rim Country Rotary offers parking at 703 W. Main St., in a meadow for $10 per car a short walk from Green Valley Park. It offers great views of fireworks and easy and quick exit onto Main Street. Proceeds will help support children and the area’s first responders.
Methodist lot The Payson United Methodist Church is operating a $10 parking lot 500 feet west of Green Valley Park, south of Country Club Drive, at the southwest corner of Country Club Drive and South Western Drive. Park from 2 p.m. through the end of the show. Proceeds help fund the Student Weekend Food Program, the Sports Shoe Program and others. Town shuttle service Starting at 5:30 p.m. buses will run from Payson High School off McLane Road to Green Valley Park. Buses will return guests to their cars following the show.
Holiday weekend From page 1A High School to Green Valley Park. Starting at 5:30 p.m., a shuttle bus will pick up park-goers at the high school administration parking lot (off McLane Road) and transport to Green Valley Park. After the show, buses will return visitors to their vehicles. In the event of an emergency or inclement weather, guests
are asked to sign up for the community alert service. This will allow the fire department to communicate important information on the day of the event. To sign up, visit http://www. paysonaz.gov/Departments/fire/ fire-alerts.html For more information, contact Cameron Davis, Parks, Recreation and Tourism director at 928-472-5111 or visit www. paysonrimcountry.com.
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, July 1, 2016
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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service
Friday
Cloudy, 70% chance for rain
82/59 Saturday
Mostly sunny, 30% chance for rain
86/61 Sunday
Mostly sunny
90/62 Monday
Sunny
Tuesday
Sunny
93/63
Supervisors authorize $8.1 million in capital improvements
PAYSONREPORT
Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com
Payson Statistics DATE H June 20 107 June 21 101 June 22 101 June 23 100 June 24 98 June 25 100 June 26 95 June 27 96 June 28 101 June 29 96 June 30 81
L 67 67 64 60 65 58 56 62 67 64 62
PRECIP.
0.19
0.39 0.02
Precipitation 92/62
County projects: 85 percent in the south
2016 thru today 6.17 30-year Average through June 8.25
June 2016 0.75 June Average 0.35
Average Payson Precipitation from the office of the State Climatologist at Arizona State University.
PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
LOW
LOW-MED
LOW-MED
LOW-MED
0.5 3.7 3.3 3.3
Dominant pollen: Ragweed-Grasses-Chenopods High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels. Medium: Pollen levels between 7.3 and 9.6 will likely cause symptoms for many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season. Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals among the allergy-suffering public. Source: pollen.com
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Teresa McQuerrey
roundup staff reporter
The Gila County supervisors approved an $8.1 million capital improvement plan, with 85 percent of the money going to south county. North county has 52 percent of the population and provides the great majority of the sales and property tax revenue, but historically reaps only a fraction of the benefit from county capital spending. The board of supervisors, with two of the three members living in Globe, has set its tentative budget for Fiscal Year 201617 at $94, million, including the $8.1 million capital improvement projects. The capital projects include things like buildings, computers, equipment, roads and vehicles. The $8 million for those projects will come from money carried over from this year, gas taxes from the Highway User Fund Revenue (HURF) and the county’s share of the recently renewed half-cent transportation excise tax. The Gila County Board of Supervisors reviewed the capital plan at a June 28 work session. The Copper Administration Building in Globe remains the most expensive project, with the 2016-17 budget at $1.1 million — carried forward from the 201516 budget. The budget also carries forward $35,000 for improvements to the Payson Justice Court, one of the few projects in north county.
The capital budget also includes $900,000 for the first phase of the improvements to the NAPA building in Payson for the Payson Superior Court. The county plans to spend $7.4 million for the buildings and lands, including a contingency fund of $201,435. North county projects total $1.2 million, including $193,000 for a permanent records facility and improvements for the Roosevelt substation for the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. Globe projects total $5.8 million. The county will also spend $345,991 on computers and upgrades, which benefits the whole county. So does the $239,077 budgeted for office equipment. The county will also spend $393,000 for new cars, with eight for the sheriff’s office, one for the assessor and two for the planning department. The county will spend about $2 million on roads and another $807,000 for public works vehicles and equipment. The county also set up a fiveyear capital plan, said Michael Scannell, deputy county manager. For instance, the staff had suggested making a $250,000 down payment on moving the animal control facility in Globe. The total project cost will run to $750,000 by 2019-20 At the suggestion of District 3 Supervisor John Marcanti, the supervisors moved the $250,000 into the FY 2016-17 plan to accommodate
advance planning. Budget forum
The county will hold one more budget hearing for the public on Tuesday, July 26. To look at the
budget in advance of the hearing, stop by District 1 Supervisor Tommie Martin’s office, 610 E. Highway 260, Payson or go online to http://www.gilacountyaz.gov/ documents/finance/docs.
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O B I T U A R I E S Harold L. Kelley 1932-2016 While growing up in Virginia and Tennessee working the family tobacco farm, Harold received the moniker of “Smoke” after matches in his pocket sparked and caught his pants on fire. He sat in a trough, dousing the fire, but the nickname stayed with him for life. As he put it, “I was wet behind the ears and too green to burn.” After serving briefly in the Virginia National Guard, at 18, Harold enlisted in the USAF and spent 20 years serving his country. At 19 he met the love of his life, Betty Thompson, and asked her to wed after only two weeks. Married soon after, they were dedicated to each other for 60 years. Harold was an Air Traffic Supervisor at Luke Air Force Base. During this time he also participated in the Luke Aero Club where he put his pilot’s license to good use; flying single-engine planes brought him great joy. After his USAF retirement, “Smoke” began a second career in the heating and cooling field as a parts supervisor for a large HVAC company in Phoenix. At the age of 50, Betty and “Smoke” began a 10-year love affair with motorcycling. They were members of the Wings of Phoenix motorcycle club and they toured most of the U.S. and parts of Canada on 2 wheels. He often proclaimed that these were the years he and Betty loved most. Upon full retirement, “Smoke” and Betty moved to Heber/Overgaard, AZ, where
he continued his devotion to service as Commander of the American Legion, Post 86. He also took great pride in becoming a Ham Radio Operator, call sign KC7TWC. In 2011, “Smoke” and Betty moved to Payson, AZ to assist in Betty’s care. Upon her passing, Harold enjoyed Payson and its proximity to family and friends. He resumed his motorcycling love affair on a red Honda Trike conversion, often seen buzzing around town to lunch at various local favorites. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, and parents, Harry and Audrey Kelley. He is survived by his son Dave (Linda) Kelley of Chandler, AZ; daughter Joni (Gary) de Szendeffy of Payson; grandchildren David Kelley and Kris Kelley Novoa; and great-grandsons Gavin, Bryce and Sebastian. Msgt. Harold Kelley will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, with full Military Honors. This honor and celebration of his life will take place among family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, he wished contributions be made in his name to the Humane Society of Central AZ, 605 W. Wilson Ct., Payson, AZ 85541. The family would like to extend many heart-felt thanks to the amazing caregivers at Hospice Compassus of Payson, Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, and the incredible “family” of staff at Powell Place, Payson.
Jerry Marvin Morrison 1933-2016
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Served in the US Navy Air, Korean Conflict. Known by many for his work in Highway Construction most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Payson. His sons, Gary, Jeff (Sheila), Glenn, Will, Darcy (Megan) and BJ. Sisters
Gracie and Kathy. Several grand-kids and great grand-kids. Preceded in death by his parents, Gordon & Geneva Morrison, brothers Larry & Robert. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Rachel Ann Merlene Shannon 1937-2016 Rachel Ann Marlene Shannon DOB: 10-1-1937 DOD: 6-27-16 Born in Springfield, MO Died in Payson, AZ
Photographer DJ Craig captured this image of people enjoying a deep pool along Ellison Creek, upstream from where it joins the East Verde above Water Wheel. Every swimming hole will get a workout this weekend — with highs in the 90s on July 4.
F O R
T H E
The following reports and arrests were released by the Payson Police Department and Gila County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed in this report are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. After reviewing cases, the Gila County Attorney’s Office often drops or modifies charges. If your name is listed and you are exonerated, please contact the Payson Roundup at editor@payson.com. June 20 – Patricia Michelle Marie Henley, 55, Payson – domestic violence and disorderly conduct-fighting; Scott Bryan McBrayer, 48, Payson – failure to appear-2st degree and failure to pay a fine; Ian Colwell, 38, Overgaard – possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, transporting dangerous drugs for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of misconduct involving a weapon; Mark Henry, 28, Phoenix – possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, transporting dangerous drugs for sale, possession of narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia; Joe Taylor, 34, Phoenix – possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, transporting dangerous drugs for sale, possession of narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. June 21 – Craig Matthew Farmer, 24, Payson – failure to appear-2st degree; Justin Carl Daily, 33, Payson – failure to appear-2st degree and criminal trespass-2nd degree; Colton Lane Anglemire, 20, Payson – theft; Jennifer Susanne Brady, 36, Phoenix – camping in public place; Leroy Paul Papineau Jr., 62, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting and criminal trespass-1st degree-residential structure or fenced residential yard. June 22 – Leslie Ann
R E C O R D Babcock, 42, Payson – forgery-possession of forged instrument; Daniel Glen Parker, 63, Payson – dangerous drugs-possession, forgery-possession of forged instrument and drug paraphernalia-possession; Paul John Mallon, 50, Payson – prohibited use/possession fireworks. June 23 – Starlene Raelynn Romo, 31, Payson – failure to appear-1st degree; Tasha Rachel Fields, 41, Payson – trafficking in stolen property-2nd degree; Eva Rose Morgan, 65, Payson – shoplifting; Robbi Helgeson, 36, Pine – disorderly conduct/ domestic violence, criminal damage, assault; Eric Sutherland, 51, Gisela – parole violation. June 24 Jacob Adam Gonzalez, 22, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession and marijuana-possession; Brittany Marie Cilluffo, 20, Lake Hughes, Calif. – drug paraphernalia-possession and marijuana-possession; Tracy Ray Johnson, 43, Transient/Payson; Joe David Garrett, 47, Camp Verde – aggravated assault with deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; Robbi Helgeson, 36, Pine – disorderly conduct and domestic violence; Chris Bradley, 32, Star Valley – failure to pay warrant June 25 – Michael James Kennedy, 36, Payson – display of license plates suspended for financial responsibility and driving with a suspended/canceled/revoked license; Female Juvenile, 13 – disorderly conduct-fighting; Male Juvenile, 10 – disorderly conduct-fighting; Traci Anne Umbenhauer, 54, Payson – aggravated domestic violence; Scott Bryan McBrayer, 48, Payson – domestic violence and assault-intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury. June 26 – Brandon Robert Berry, 20, Payson – theft; Patrick Ray Green, 45, Payson – shoplifting; Patricia Charles Green, 69, Payson – shoplifting.
Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, July 1, 2016
BUSINESS
May the (Dry) Force be with you War on water can prove complex by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Pipe burst? Smoke and fire damage? Mold? There’s a new company in town to help out — Dry Force — available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and assess the damage of these common home crises. The company has a unique structure. The call center answers calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while technicians live and work in the areas Dry Force serves. This allows the technicians to respond to a call at any time. In the Rim Country, technician Johnny Frost, a local who grew up in the area whose family has deep roots in the community, has returned from a stint in the Marines and working back east to help those struggling with damage to their homes. “I go wherever they need a body,” said Frost. But he’s modest, as he’s much more than just a body. Every technician that works on a home for Dry Force must go through a certification process that includes a suite of classes and a yearly update on their certificate to keep up with the advances in their business. Frost said many customers have no idea what Dry Force does, but the number of problems a company like Dry Force solves boggles the mind. Not only does Frost handle all sort of water damage from an overflowing washing machine to a bat infestation in an attic, but he can help with fire damage and identifying the dangers of mold. With the bats, he doesn’t
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Deserving students in Payson will soon benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. TCC, the largest Verizon authorized retailer in the U.S., announced that A Wireless is partnering with the company to donate 235,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children. The participating TCC store in Payson is located at 401 N. Beeline Highway. More than 1,300 participating TCC and A Wireless stores are inviting local families and their children to visit these select locations on Saturday, July 30 between noon and 3 p.m. to pick up a backpack filled with various school supplies, including pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders and glue. One backpack per child present will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. In 2015, the National Retail Federation predicted the average person with children in grades K-12 would spend nearly $100 on school supplies such as notebooks, pencils and backpacks. With more than 16 million children in the U.S. living in poverty, TCC is working to alleviate the rising costs of school supplies.
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When faced with a tile floor in the kitchen, Dry Force technician Johnny Frost went downstairs and worked from the bottom up to prevent a leak from a refrigerator ice line from doing permanent damage to the floor. remove them, but he can remove the smell they leave behind. “We have an ozone machine that sucks out the smell,” he said. That ozone machine also removes the smoke smell. At a recent job, Frost helped a family whose ice maker line sprung a leak. They had no idea there was a leak until the room under the kitchen had water drip out of the ceiling. The challenge in this job? The kitchen had a tile floor. Expensive and difficult to rip up, but Frost is committed to doing the least amount of damage to keep insurance costs and costs to the homeowner as reasonable as possible. So, at this home, Frost exposed the subfloor under the kitchen tile floor by cutting out part of the drywall in the ceiling under the kitchen floor. He fashioned a tube out of plastic and had a dryer blow hot, dry air on the water damaged area. Then he placed a dehumidifier in both rooms. In one day, Frost significantly lowered the amount of water damage. “When I came in the first day, that floor read at 99 percent moist,” he said. “Overnight, that dropped to 28 percent. This ability to quickly dry out water damage protects the home from bacteria and mold. Frost said in three days, mold starts to grow. Once that happens, there’s trouble. “I’ve seen mold growing on both sides of the drywall,” he said, “That has to be ripped out and replaced.” Frost said its challenging for homeowners to understand that water can do so much damage in such a short amount of time. But he said drywall is the problem.
“It’s like a sponge,” said Frost. Yet, in the case of the leaking ice maker line, once Frost dries the damage, the drywall will actually be stronger than when the process started, he said. Frost has been in the Rim Country since November of 2014. He said as the company has advertised around the area, he’s seen an uptick in local customers. “I’ve had a lot more customers in the last year and a half,” he said. The Dry Force website has lots of information. “Dry Force specialists remove, decontaminate, dry out, test and verify all damages caused by water remediation in Payson, Arizona,” says the company’s website. The company said they have the ability determine if any part of the home can be saved — even after fire. “Dry Force will work to quickly secure your property following a fire and begin the restoration process,” said the company on its website. “In cases where a fire department put out the fire, Dry Force will begin by extracting the leftover water and dry out the remains before beginning the restoration process.” Dry Force understands when a home emergency occurs homeowners need help to negotiate the complicated world of insurance. Dry Force works with many of the major insurance companies including, Allstate, American Modern, Ameriprise Financial, QBW (formerly Balboa), Chubb, Encompass, Farmers Insurance, Foremost, Mercury Insurance, MetLife, Nationwide, State Farm, The Hartford, Travelers, USAA, plus more. For more information, call 928-474-4504.
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Ted Pettet: the Father of Longhorn Sports Max Foster
Ted remembers among his biggest thrills was watching from the dugout as the Longhorns battled adversity and a Calling Ted Pettet the “Father of short-handed pitching staff to win the Longhorn Sports” would not be a 1999 state baseball championship, the stretch. only Arizona crown in school baseball After all, the 2016 Payson High School history. Hall of Fame inductIn retirement from ee coached, founded or coaching, the elder Pettet Third in a helped found teams in could be counted on to baseball, basketball, track series on provide volunteer help and field, football and golf when he knew it was inductees into and was the school’s first needed. athletic director. the Payson In 1997 while watchAll was accomplished ing a lone Rim Country High School during his teaching and Middle School eighthHall of Fame coaching career that grade coach put a highly began in 1958 and conrambunctious, but very tinued until 1980 when he talented, group of playleft the education profesers through a practice, he sion to become a full-time insurance offered to lend a hand. agent. His offer was quickly accepted and Even after he hung up his whistle the two coaches led the team to an undehe remained a close supporter of all feated season and the White Mountain sports, especially the baseball team, League championship. then coached by his eldest son, Teddy. “I volunteered because I knew what by
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it was like to coach without any help,” says Pettet. “And I also like working with kids, it helps keep you young.” In retrospect, one of Pettet’s greatest contributions to the school district and its all-important extracurricular programs was helping found in 1993 the Mogollon Sporting Association. Since the inception of MSA, it has donated more than $2 million dollars to school programs and wildlife and conservation projects. During those 24 years, Pettet played a crucial role in ensuring MSA’s donations were spent where most needed, especially in school extracurricular programs. As an MSA co-founder, the association annually awards four scholarships in Pettet’s name to deserving Payson High School seniors and a few years ago he was a recipient of the MSA’s prestigious Legacy Award. Those who know Pettet realize he
• See Pettet’s, page 6B
In the photo at right, from the Payson High School 1961 Yearbook, a 24-yearold Pettet poses with a basketball and whistle. He was hired as Payson’s varsity basketball head coach at the age of 22.
Keep our forest litter free The Memorial Day weekend crowds kind of litter bag with them whenever they appeared to be at an all-time high and the outdoors are hiking, fishing, or picnicking in the weekends that have followed seemed to under the rim outdoors. A plastic sack within a daypack have heavier traffic than in previous years. is the perfect place to store a discarded Valley residents wanting to escape the wrapper, aluminum can, or an empty plastic water bottle. heat and the metropolitan Phoenix area fill The time it takes for these products to the local campgrounds and day-use areas decompose if left on the ground varies from to capacity. two months for paper, 100 years for alumiOne only has to visit Water Wheel, the num cans, 450 years for plastic bottles, and second and third crossing on the Houston glass does not decompose. The obvious Mesa Road, or any of the campgrounds at Dennis Pirch solution is to pack it out if we want clean one of the nearby lakes to recognize that forests, lakes and streams. the Rim area is a definite destination. The Forest Service does not have the manpower With the traffic passing through Payson, local restaurants, motels and businesses benefit from the or funding for garbage pickup around campgrounds thousands of visitors who stop for a meal, last-min- or day-use areas. The posted sign “Pack it in, pack ute camping needs, or an overnight stay. it out” says it all. The trout lakes and streams in the Rim Country The personal responsibility of not littering is were the destination of most of these weekend important, but the idea of leaving an area cleaner visitors with the anticipation of catching a fighting because you were there sets the standards even rainbow trout from any of the local waters that higher. are stocked weekly by the A tied plastic garbage Tonto Fish Hatchery. bag filled with campground Others come to visit their litter left along the road or summer homes in the pine trail will certainly be ripped trees with the hope of coolapart by animals or birds er temperatures and the within a few hours. The quiet solitude away from only acceptable alternative the desert Valley of the Sun. is to take it to the nearest If you once lived in the dumpster or deposit it in Valley and enjoy the outyour garbage can at home! doors, Friday would not A lake or stream that come soon enough to make is free of aluminum cans, the short drive to your empty plastic water bottles, favorite fishing and campwrappers and PowerBait ing spot somewhere in the jars makes fishing or hiking so much more pleasant. Tonto National Forest or This entire idea of a on top of the Mogollon Rim. cleaner forest is a mindset With all the benefits of change of personal responweekend visitors to Payson, Submitted photo sibility for everyone who there is one glaring problem that needs to be solved Retired Payson firefighter Bruce Yost, an enjoys the outdoors. and that is the litter that is avid hiker, cleans up litter along the East Last week I saw a group left along the shoreline of Verde River. of anglers at Woods Canyon our creeks and lakes, not Lake making a tour of the just by visitors, but even some of our own residents shoreline with garbage sacks in hand making the of the area. area a cleaner place because they were there. Keeping our forests clean is a mindset that is Many others took notice, which again is a teaching developed at an early age and needs to be taught by moment by their actions. all responsible outdoor enthusiasts. The best way is The next time you take that hike or go fishing by example, when adults pick up litter accompanied at your favorite spot bring a litter bag and make a by children, a teaching moment occurs. A simple positive difference because you were there. We can explanation after picking up litter will go a long make a difference one piece of litter at a time, and ways forming future habits. maybe someone is watching and they might get the Since it is our national forest, we should all take idea of personal responsibility. ownership whenever we are fishing or hiking in the This weekend, get some exercise, take a hike in woods. I would encourage everyone to have some the Rim Country, and enjoy God’s creation.
Little League All-Star area and district tournaments are going strong across the state. Payson hosts the 10-11 Baseball District 1 Tournament at Rumsey Park beginning today. Payson faces West Flagstaff at 6:30 p.m. following the 4 o’clock game between Blue Ridge and Continental. Visit payson.com for our Little League AllStar Scoreboard and pick up the Roundup for coverage of Payson’s All-Star teams throughout the tournaments. Keith Morris/Roundup
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aroundthe rim Christopher Creek invites all for fun Christopher Creek is having a candy tossers, horses and a parade tomorrow and you ought couple of noisy hawgs, yes, and to come and join in. It’s a glimpse maybe a politician and perhaps into small-town Americana, an ol’ goat with a goat. Ol’ Keith Mead has set mountain style. Our celebration of Independence the decorating bar fairly Day weekend is a happy another week high this year as he will mix of locals and flat- in the creek unveil his side-by-side landers from all the with a wrap of a bald area hamlets includeagle and an American ing Colcord, Ponderosa flag background. Now, Springs, Hunter Creek, he’s had this done for Kohl’s Ranch, See several weeks, but he Canyon, Tonto Village, has it all packaged up Tonto Estates and the with blue tape until Creek. tomorrow’s debut. Growth of this sixth Rod Britain Once again, John annual event has reached Mitchell will begin linnearly 100 entries with each car- ing up entries between 9:45 a.m. rying from one to as many as a and 10 a.m. in preparation for half-dozen riders. Flags from the the 10:30 a.m. start. Spectators four military services and the will be found all along the route. American flag are featured on There is plenty of parking and one unit. Quads and side-by-sides all kinds of shady spots for your will dominate all decorated up in lawn chairs. red, white and blue. Last year the Valley folks are coming “See Canyon Navy” was the title and there are always some of one entry. Paysononians. Judie Brezeale is In addition to the floats and here from Florence, Wis. and this boats, you will see the motorized is her second time. She’s here mini-fire-engine, antique vehi- visiting her daughter, Dawn, and cles, bicyclists, kids and dogs, scheduled her trip around the
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Keith Mead has set the quad decorating bar pretty high for the upcoming Fourth of July parade, which starts at 10:30 a.m. in Christopher Creek, Saturday, July 2. parade. How’s the weather gonna be tomorrow? Well, the monsoon set-up began mid-week with the high pressure settling in over the Four Corners region. We welcomed the showers this week and
they rarely begin early in the day. So, my forecast is: “It ain’t gonna rain on our parade!” Monday another parade crept down Columbine making for some interesting gawking and tense moments. LR’s new
home arrived in the Creek about nine that morning and three that afternoon both halves of his modular were on his lot. Slow progress was necessary in order to lift overhanging utility lines. Down by the homestead meadow
things ground to a halt as some large limbs required cutting to get the units through the tight curve. Gleeson Movers of Mesa did a commendable job. A pair of pesky peccaries paraded past my place on Sunday. Yes, two javelina are roaming town once again. We have a report that one of the ornery critters charged a golf cart. Be careful out there, especially when you are walking the dog. Sunday morning bright and early we were on our way to OW Ranch. Larry had called the day before saying he could use some help with a chore. It’s one of those chores that is required from time to time: turning a cow into meat. Little Jimmy Almendinger volunteered to go along and help. It was his first trip to the ranch. Upon our arrival Patty fixed some breakfast. Then we were at it. We worked in the shade of the machine shed. By 10:30 a.m. we were done and that beef was on the way to Round Valley ... and that’s another week in the Creek.
Keeping fingers crossed monsoon really here Oh my gosh! July already! I have only two (little) green tomatoes in my garden! How long do I have to wait for a good harvest. If the weather is any indication, the monsoon has started, the humidity is rising as well as the dew point readings. In fact, KMOG radio announced this morning a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Sunday was really a tease with a lot of thunder and a spritz of raindrops. My garden needs the rain, so I hope the predictions comes true. I do feel a difference in the air, a bit more humidity and a few more creaky bones, so let’s hope Mother Nature sees fit to let the rain come down. Lucy Karrys on gardening
Speaking of water and gardening, Lucy would like to clarify that she does have to water her garden, but not so often because of a healthy mulching. Healthy soil makes healthy microbes This is the new language of the microbiome. As people have microbiomes, so does the earth. The earth’s healthy microbiome is essential for the health of people. We are intertwined. Apparently
a third of the earth’s microabout a half-hour or so, she biome has been destroyed by the came back to take him home. modern industry, unregulated village She said “Come on Jake, it’s deforestation and modern farmtime to go home.” Jake sat right ing methods. Each of us who back down, he wasn’t ready. So maintain gardens or some land he had to be coaxed to the door. with less tilling and more letting We’re hoping he will make more it be is contributing back to the visits to the fire station to see health of the earth. Perhaps my the Divas. father was right 50 years ago Celebration when he predicted that there Janet might be a time we will want to Snyder This weekend will be the time raise our own food. He silently to celebrate the Fourth of July imprinted the love and imporwith a parade sponsored by the tance of gardening into his children so Double D cafe and saloon. The parade we could carry on his legacy and share has been revived after a few years the joy of watching things grow. absence. All manner of kids and critters will be a part of the parade and possibly Domino Divas a few floats and decorated quads. The Last week, the ladies were surprised Hellsgate fire truck will be leading everyto see Jake, the Village hound dog, come one down Johnson Boulevard from the in the door with his owner, Elizabeth. lineup at the mailboxes starting at noon. Back by popular demand, will be the The Divas were happy to see him since it had been well over a month since he infamous Chicken Drop game. Take your visited the girls. He was so happy to chances on which number the chicksee everyone. He came around to say ens will leave their droppings and win. hello to each one and treated everyone Half of the money will go to the winner to his famous howl. Elizabeth left him and half will be given to the Hellsgate with the group so he could visit and in Fireflies Auxiliary.
After the parade the kids will be given free watermelon and free popsicles. No one will be left out — a hot dog platter with potato salad and all the trimmings will be available for everyone. The fun doesn’t end there, at 7 p.m. on the patio, the Ron Gibson Band will make their western style music and everyone will be dancing or singing along, or maybe just sitting and listening. The music will go on until 11 p.m. A camp recipe
In most families this is the time for vacations and camping, especially in the Rim Country. There are so many places to choose from, some are paying campgrounds and most are free, the choice is yours according to how many amenities you want. It’s such a popular way to spend summer vacations, the Hellsgate Fireflies Auxiliary’s cookbook, “Fireflies Can Cook” has a special section devoted to favorite camping recipes. This week, yours truly submitted a fun recipe for the kids called Banana Boats. Banana Boats 6 bananas
3 chocolate bars, broken in pieces 1-1/2 cups mini-marshmallows peanut butter (optional) heavy duty foil This is as much fun to make as it is to eat. With a sharp knife, cut a slit down the length of the banana, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open up the slit a little and stuff with chocolate pieces and marshmallows (and peanut butter if you’d like). Wrap the banana in foil and place it on your campfire coals. Watch closely and check often. Banana Boats are done when chocolate and marshmallow are melted. Unwrap and dig in (literally!). Makes 6 servings. Since this weekend is really a celebration of our independence, liberty and freedom, please observe it by flying the stars and stripes and tell your children what the holiday is really all about. The next generation needs to feel patriotism for their country and part of your job as parents is to teach them to respect their flag and their country. We do have the greatest country in the world! Happy Fourth of July everyone and have a safe weekend.
Characters Under the Mogollon Rim – Paul Vogel, Part 1 Most folks will not recognize the name fruit orchards. As Paul grew he worked Paul Vogel, although he was one of the for a local hotel taking care of travelers’ earliest settlers in the Rim Country. He horses. However, the Civil War broke was a bachelor, he had no family whose upon the country and on April 17, 1861 descendants would remember him, but he Paul enlisted in the Union Army. For was a fruit farmer, a miner and the next three years his infantry a builder, leaving the evidence units were engaged in numerous of his work. Those who knew back when battles and he survived them all. him personally have now died, When he was mustered out Aug. but not before they could speak 6, 1864 he was just 22 years old, about Paul Vogel with endearing but his experience in the army words about what a good and had prepared him for an exciting kind neighbor he was. life ahead. Vogel was born March 24, The job market was flooded by 1842 in the town of Beblenheim, thousands of young men returning from the war, and in looking France, the region of Alsace. Stan Brown for the next chapter of his life to He immigrated to America with unfold Paul drifted to Tennessee, his parents when he was a boy and the family settled in Illinois, first in a location where he had spent much time Naperville and then in Wheeling, both just as a private. His experience working with horses got him assigned to work as a outside of Chicago. Like many other French immigrants teamster in the army, protecting and drivwho settled there, the Vogels were farm- ing wagon trains. With this experience he ers, and were known especially for their readily found work as a “muleskinner”
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viable than mining, they continued to prospect, but looked for a place to stake a homestead. Following Webber Creek, a tributary of the East Verde River, they found the place they wanted to claim. Vogel recalled how impressed he was with the beautiful fruit orchards he had seen in the south during the war and so he imported the trees from Alabama. By the spring of 1884 they had planted an orchard of more than 1,200 fruit trees. By the time they finished digging for all those trees they had named their place the Spade Ranch. [3] An important part of their business was drying the fruit to keep it after the harvest. When the peaches, apples, pears and plums were ripe, settlers of the Rim Country enjoyed the fresh fruit. Ranger Fred Croxen called it “the very best orchard in the country.” Local nurse and midwife Theresa Boardman said, “They brought fruit in here (to Payson) for years and years, and supplied the whole country
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aroundthe rim Fun awaits residents, visitors for 4th O’Dell was elected county school superintendent Throngs of heat weary desert dwellers will swarm the Rim Country beginning today, Friday, to enjoy a in November 2004 and took office the following few days in the cooler high altitudes and celebrate January. The Pine resident has more than 35 years of experience as a school leader and has a reputaIndependence Day. Retired Valley-area firefighter Darrell Geiser tion as being a proponent of professional developand his teenage daughters relish a family tradition ment for teachers and accountability for student of spending a day at the Fourth of July Arts and achievement. The new Pine Strawberry principal/superintenCrafts Festival in Pine and later taking in the fireworks show and celebration at Green Valley Park dent takes over for Cody Barlow who had been at in Payson. the helm of the district for two years before Geiser calls the fireworks show, “the rattlin’ resigning in May, charging board member best in Arizona” and claims it’s extra spe- the rim Margaret Parker with bullying and nepocial because spectators are much closer tism. to the fireworks than they are at big-city When asked by Payson Roundup programs. reporter Michele Nelson about Barlow’s This year, the family plans on attending charges, Parker did not comment, saying the arts and crafts festival on July 3, camp only, “I’m choosing to leave it alone ... I overnight and the following day arrive at don’t need to defend myself.” Green Valley Park about 1 p.m. for family Following Barlow’s resignation, board games and activities. members Bob Horne and Dave Prechtel The teens are anxiously looking forward Max Foster both resigned saying they objected to the to the Payson Arizona Foot Races, which hostile atmosphere that Parker’s behavior have been held the past seven years to had created. crown the fastest person in the park. The board members’ resignations leave only Competitors compete in age groups ranging from three members — acting President Jessica Barnett, toddler to over 80 years of age. Helen Palmer and Parker. The races have grown in popularity each year Because school board elections take place during and this year might exceed the more than 500 per- the upcoming general election, there is time for cansons who competed during the 2015 celebration. didates to take out and return nominating papers. Family members are also planning on possibly The papers are available now, both at county offices doing a bit of dancing and toe-tapping to the live and on the county superintendent’s website, gilamusic of the Take Cover Band that plays from 4 p.m. countyesa.org. The nominating papers can be filed to 9 p.m. The band plays a variety of music from between July 11 and Aug. 10. With O’Dell’s resignation, the county is also Johnny Cash to the Rolling Stones. The 36th Annual Fourth of July Arts and Crafts without a school superintendent until the general Festival will be held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, election. Two Republicans, Roy Sandoval and Gail Gorry Saturday, July 2, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July have committed to running for the vacant seat. No 3 at the Pine Community Center grounds. “There will be music, food vendors and of course Democrats have filed. Both Sandoval and Gorry are from Payson. great shopping,” said guild member Catherine Hurla while offering an invitation to, “Come and enjoy and two-day festival in the cool mountains with over 80 Silent auction for fire prevention, trails juried art booths.” Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race organizers The scrumptious pancake breakfasts served up are busy planning for an upcoming silent auction each morning of the festival by the Mountain Village that last year raised more than $5,500 for the Pine Foundation are also traditionally a big draw. Strawberry Fuel Reduction committee, which will Customers line up early each morning to enjoy use the money for wildfire prevention and trail a meal of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. building around the two mountain hamlets. Most importantly, all proceeds from the breakfasts The race will be held Sept. 16-17 and is expected remain in the Rim Country funding needy causes. to draw record numbers of competitors from around Carnival-type food booths offering caramel corn, a three-state area. hot dogs, soft drinks, snow cones and more usually Theme baskets are traditionally auctioned during draw crowds, especially the younger set. the Friday evening Italian Feast and the day of the For the upcoming festival, parking will be at two race (Saturday, Sept. 17). locations on the east side of Beeline. One is at the Fire reduction committee members rely on local Payson Concrete parking lot and the other behind residents and businesses to provide gift certificates, the Randall House Restaurant. merchandise and other donations that go into the From those two locations, it’s a short walk to the gift baskets. festival grounds. All baskets are then wrapped and tagged with a All proceeds from the summer festivals support list of items and the name of the donor. Bid sheets Pine and Strawberry community causes. included the basket’s value, and a minimum bid In conjunction with the festival, Pine Library accepted. Friends is hosting another of its popular book sales To donate, call Barbara Huber at 623-910-0886. in the library activity room behind the community Read On Arizona center. It will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 1, 2 and 3. As a retired math teacher of 37 years, I know well The sale is way to pickup a book at a greatly the frustrations of teaching algebra, or any other discounted price. Most importantly, all proceeds subject, to students with limited reading proficiency. benefit the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library — the It’s like nailing Jell-O to a tree. finest small town library in Arizona. That’s why I am a huge proponent of reading Call 928-476-3678 for more information. programs such as the one hosted each summer by Obviously this will be a huge holiday weekend in the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library. the Rim Country, so get out and enjoy life in smallThis year, it kicks off July 6 and continues each town Arizona. Wednesday throughout the month. The sessions will be held from 10:15 a.m. to noon in the library activity O’Dell takes over room. Former Gila County School Superintendent Linda For opening day, the program is entitled “When O’Dell officially becomes the Pine Strawberry School and Where, Then and There.” On July 16 it’s principal/superintendent today, Friday, July 1. “Fueling Your Engine” and on July 20 it’s “Out of O’Dell told the Payson Roundup she would the Ordinary.” resign her county position on June 30 so she could Summer reading wraps up July 27 with “Motion begin work today in the Pine Strawberry district, Commotion” which will feature outdoor activities, “This is a great opportunity for me, I’m really excit- rewards and refreshments. ed.” The program is a part of Read On Arizona, whose
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There are multiple attractions for visitors to enjoy at the annual Fourth of July Arts and Crafts Festival at the Pine Community Center, including face painting. mantra is “When Arizona Reads, Arizona Thrives.” The goal of the program is to raise awareness of the importance of early literacy. Raising proficient readers is a high priority for the Read On partners who acknowledge the success of children in later life is related directly to reading proficiency. Parents can do their part by enrolling their children in programs like the one the local library is hosting and following it up with family 20-minute reading sessions each day throughout the summer. For more information on the program, call 928476-3678. Summer fishing at Rosie
I crossed paths with a trio of northern Arizona anglers who were filling their truck with gasoline after returning from a fishing trip at Roosevelt Lake. The three were more than willing to discuss the trip and share reports on fishing conditions that were very similar to what local fishing guru Jim Goughnour penned in his recent Rim Country Fishing Report. The trio passing through Pine said the extreme heat at Rosie made daytime fishing extremely unpleasant and the bass bite is only fair. The best strategy, they said was to fish in the early morning hours when the bite was more active. The heat became so stifling, the fishermen decided to night fish and to take advantage of the full moon. Most of their fish were caught on Roboworms, Rio Rico topwater baits and Carolina-rigs using larger worms. Delays continue
Those driving to Payson or farther south might want to plan the trips for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. On those days, drivers will be able to avoid the traffic delays occurring from milepost 254 to 283 on Beeline Highway (SR 87) due to a tree removal project. The delays have made traveling to and from Payson a jaunt that sometimes can take up to 50-55 minutes. When the project is completed, which is expected to be this fall, it will improve driver visibility and reduce hazards to vehicles. Work will be performed during daylight hours
and there is no holiday work. Traffic is reduced to one lane during operations and a pilot car escort allows for alternating travel through the work zone. ADOT is asking drivers to allow extra time for travel, observe reduced speeds in the work zone and be alert of crews and equipment. PSWID board election in November
An election will be held Nov. 8 to fill the four Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District governing board seats now being held by Larry Bagshaw, Richard James, Trent McNeeley and Paul Randall. Their terms expire on Dec. 31, 2016. It is not known which of those board members will run for re-election. Property owners interested in running for one of the seats may obtain a nomination packet from the PSWID office at 6306 Hardscrabble Road. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Those running must be property owners within the district and registered voters in the state. PSWID officials will not provide information on the nomination or election process, but it may be obtained from the Gila County Department of Elections. Fire restrictions, on or off?
Will the monsoon rains Pine and Strawberry received this past week be enough moisture to prompt Tonto National Forest officials to rescind the fire restrictions that were imposed last month? That question has yet to be answered; at press time, the restrictions were still in force. The restrictions make it illegal to build or maintain a campfire, use a charcoal or wood burning stove within the boundaries of TNF. Campfires in metal fire rings and pedestal grills provided by the Forest Service in developed recreation sites are allowed. Gas and propane stoves and lanterns are permitted if they meet fire underwriter specifications. Also, smoking is allowed only within an enclosed vehicle, building or developed recreation campground. Discharging firearms is also prohibited unless engaged in a lawful hunt. Thought for the week
“Be the motivation, not the distraction.”
When Mother Nature waves her wand we can but stand and watch Back in 2013 we talked about middle of the narrow road a Jeep trip that my beloved wife your turn atop the mountain and I hit my and I took to Bhambore, an brakes, we got the shock of our archaeological site in Pakistan. I lives. Only the right hand brakes had planned on telling you about had dried, and the instant the site itself, but had no time I touched the brake pedal we because the space was taken up were whipped off the road onto by the tale of a tiny bit of good a steeply angled shoulder hanging over a 1,000-foot drop. Had luck that saved us from certain I reacted normally and turned death when our brakes tempo- Tom Garrett rarily failed. the wheel to the left to get back And in truth that column was up on the road I wouldn’t be really about new depths I discovered in writing this. The Jeep, still moving fast, Lolly that day. would have rolled and we’d have plunged Very quickly, here’s what happened: over the cliff. But something had to be There was no bridge across the branch done, and as we slid closer and closer to of the Indus River we had to cross before the edge I saw just one small chance of climbing a one lane winding road to the survival. I jammed the accelerator to the top of a low mountain, so we had to ford floor, steered toward a slab of sloping the river. rock, sped up it, and sent the Jeep soarThen, when a man appeared in the ing four feet into the air and — thank
God! — back onto the road. Whew! Well, after I finally got the Jeep stopped and we could breathe again I looked over at Lolly and asked her if she wanted to continue on. Imagine what went through my mind as she looked into my eyes, smiled that wonderful smile of hers, and quietly said, “We came to see a dig.” I learned a lot about courage that day, Johnny! And there was another lesson we learned that day. You see, Bhambore itself had a lesson to teach. An hour or so later Lolly and I were standing among the ruins of what had once been one of ancient India’s most thriving port cities. The man in charge, who very kindly took time from his work to show us
around, guided us over the site. He introduced himself to us as Dr. Khan, and Khan is as common in Pakistan as Smith is here. However, we visited the site in 1960 and so I presume that “our” Dr. Khan that day was the well known Pakistani archaeologist Dr. F.A. Khan, who conducted the excavation of Bhambore from 1958 to 1965. Consequently, I am going to give him credit for saying something that day which I will never forget. We walked the dig with Dr. Khan, marveling at the remains of Hindu temples, Muslim mosques, palatial buildings, large protective walls and a great stone anchorage for seagoing ships. Bhambore, we learned, had been a thriving seaport on the Arabian Sea for more than 15 centuries, but I began to puzzle over that. You see, we had crossed many miles of desert and the coast was 14 miles away.
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“But how can this be the ruins of a great seaport when the sea is so far away?” I asked. Dr. Khan smiled. “Ah well,” he said, “nature plays tricks on us, and when it does all we can do is stand aside and watch.” Still smiling, he explained that during the 13th century the branch of the mighty Indus that had brought employment and riches to so many people simply decided to change its course — as rivers are wont to do. And so, left high and dry, Bhambore was slowly abandoned. And today, as Shelley put it so well in his poem Ozymandias: “The lone and level sands stretch far away.” We can try to control the world, you see, but nature will always have the last word.
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Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique needs you by
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The Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique is located at 510 W. Main St. Our four-legged friends need your gently used large Humane items to help support Society of Central the shelter’s ongoing Arizona needs. We will pick up ADOPTION your large furniture OPTIONS or appliances for FREE! Did you know that we also accept autos, boats, ATV’s, hunting equipment, tools, washer/dryers, fridges and more? We only ask that all electrical items are in working order and that furniture is not torn or soiled. If you are ready to sell your home or remodel, give us a call at 928-468-6419. Our 4,000-plus-square-foot Resale Store is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come enjoy the great music and atmosphere of antiques, vintage collectibles, designer clothing, a complete media room, fine kitchen and household items, sporting goods and more. Visit us online at www.humanesocietycentralaz.org or visit our Online Store at www.ebay.com/usr/humane-
societypayson. If you are interested in volunteering at the Resale Store, please stop by the Humane Society, 605 W. Wilson Ct., and pick up a volunteer application during business hours (Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). We are always looking for volunteers! 4th of July safety tips
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again! Fourth of July seems to have snuck up on us pretty fast and while my family and I really enjoy the fireworks, I can assure you that most pets do not. Every year on July 5th, the shelter is inundated with intakes. Most of the animals that come in do not have a microchip or identification tags on. Without proper identification, it can be pretty difficult to find the lost pet’s owner. Following are some tips on what to do to keep your pets safe, as well as what to do should your pet go missing. • Leave your pets at home and inside. • Make sure your pets have proper identification such as I.D tags or a microchip (HSCAZ offers microchipping for just $20 — which includes registration). It also doesn’t hurt to take a current photo of your pet, in case they
do end up getting out and lost. • If your pet does go missing, please check with HSCAZ. You can fill out a lost report with us in case your pet is not at the shelter. • Check social media such as Facebook. There are many lost pet pages on Facebook, as well as yard sale pages where people often post lost and found animals. Ultimately the safest, surefire way to make sure that your pets do not go missing, is to keep them at home. If your pet is destructive inside, a wire or hard plastic crate may be the best solution. Since our pets don’t understand or appreciate the fireworks, it’s our job to do everything we can to make them feel safe and secure. Have a safe and exciting holiday. Featured pets
Following are just two of the many wonderful pets currently available for adoption. To learn more, visit the shelter, call 928-474-5590 or go to www. humanesocietycentralaz.org. REV
Don’t you just find my face to be adorable? I get along with other dogs but my play style can go from smooth to rambunctious pretty quickly. Just like how an engines revs, that’s how my
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energy level accelerates. I need a family that can handle my quirkiness and has patience. I need a family that has older kids that are mature and understand how to treat me, younger kids can be a little scary to me. I like going for walks and playing with my chew toys. I also enjoy lounging on a comfy bed to call my own. If I sound like the right fit, just come and check me out.
this? Running a saloon and keeping all these critters in line can be a tough job, but I’m a smart gal that always has an open ear for anyone that needs to talk. Just think of me as your oasis in the middle of a desert! Not only can I sling drinks and create fun for everyone around, I can be a softy when it comes to certain people, but don’t let that fool you. I have a tough business woman attitude when it comes to running a tight ship around here. If you think you can handle a pistol like myself, just cross over the gunsmoke and get a clear view of me.
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I know what you’re thinking, what’s a cool cat like me doing in a place like
Rim Country Church Directory Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, office@ calvarypayson.com, calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m., Devotion & Prayer at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m., Service at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery & Young Adult Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided for all of the above services. Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m. Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. 1036 E. Christopher Creek Loop, first driveway past fire station on left. Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857 (church), 478-4310 (home). 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Tues. & Thurs. Bible Studies. Join us on Sunday, April 17th for worship service followed by a Mexican Food Potluck for the Retirement of Pastor Ed & Susan Hepworth.
ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey! First Baptist Church of Pine 4039 N. Highway 87, 476-3552, Website: www.fbcpine.com. Sundays: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260, 474-2552. Rev. Scott Stein, Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website at www.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy.
Church For the Nations Payson Sunday Experience at 901 S. Westerly Rd @ 10 a.m. Contact us at 928-444-8791 or email us at info@cftnpayson.com for more detailed information on mid-week connection events and community outreach. Visit us on our website at cftnpayson.com and like us on Facebook. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. First Fridaty with Windstrum on May 6 from 5-7 p.m. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, July 3, Rev. Charles Proudfoot will give a sermon on “Difference Makers,” and communion will be served. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson. org. Crossroads Foursquare Church We invite you to join us Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. Find us at www.crossroads4square.com, on Facebook or at 114 E. Cedar Lane, Payson. Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is to “make disciples who love God and people.” Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.discoverexpedition.com, Facebook at
Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson 1800 N. Beeline Hwy. Dr. Joe Falkner - Sr. Pastor, Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service 11 a.m. Nursery, Adult and Youth Bible Studies during both services. Wednesday evening fellowship and Bible study for all ages! For more details and information on other weekly events, check out our website at www.pbcpayson.org or call the church office at (928) 474-9279. Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) At Rock of Ages you will find a worship service designed to praise God and enrich faith. Our purpose is to serve all people in God’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Bible. We are a friendly, family oriented church. All are welcome! Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport Rd and North McLane). Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606 or (928) 474-2098. Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.; Holy communion is celebrated at the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Adult Bible class is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane, 928-474-5440, Pastor Steve De Santo. Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.
Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134. By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution. Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Singing Practice 5:30 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 6:30 p.m. www.paysonchurchofchrist.com
multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. Our mission is to Love Like Jesus. For more information on our choir and handbell programs and ministries and mission to the community, visit our website: paysonumc. com or call 928-474-0485, M-F, 8 a.m. - 12 noon.
Mountain Bible Church Please be our guest this weekend, 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 302 E. Rancho Road where our goal is to ‘Love God and Love People!’ We have many adult, children and student ministries on Sundays and during the week. Our Spanish Church called “La Roca” meets Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Want more information? (928) 472-7800 or www.mountainbible.org New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224. Services: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. Payson Family Church 501 E. Rancho Rd. 474-3138. We are a new, non-denominational Christian church that ministers to the entire family. Our vision is to reach this community with God’s love and Word and see lives transformed for His glory. We are mission minded and believe in showing people Jesus, not just talking about Him. Join us Sunday mornings at 10:45 for contemporary worship and teaching of God’s Word. We also offer various other ministry meetings throughout the week for junior high, high school, and college-aged students. Visit our website @ paysonfamilychurch.org. Or our Facebook page for more information. Payson First Church of the Nazarene Come join us for a time of fellowship and worship as we praise the Lord! 200 E. Tyler Parkway (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 am; Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday- Friday: Safe Haven Childcare Center 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Prayer and Praise 6 p.m.; Wednesdays: Women’s Bible Study 1-2 p.m.; Children’s Quizzing 3-6th grades 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m.; Last Saturday of each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m.; Senior Activities each month. For more information on locations, times and topics contact the church office. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St. behind ACE Hardware); Pastor Carl Peterson. Services: 8:30 a.m. Informal; 11:00 a.m. Traditional. Safe nursery care provided. We are a growing,
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Wednesday: Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson.org. Email: stpaulspayson@gmail.com. WE Welcome Everyone. Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd. Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org. Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 479-2299. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service. Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service. Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches). Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:18-20. We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076. Unity Church of Payson Join us and live Practical Christianity, a positive path for spiritual living. We sing, laugh, love, pray, and support each other and our Payson community. We meet at 600 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). For more, go to www.unityofpayson.org (See ‘What’s Happening’ tab for the latest activities.) or call 928-478-8515.
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Payson Walkers
Moose Lodge events
Tai Chi and Qigong
Senior Singles with Spirit
The Payson Walkers departure time is 8 a.m. for daily walks which are about an hour in length on sidewalks. Departure points are: Saturday - intersection of Longhorn Road and Payson Parkway Sunday - Town Hall parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday- Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end).
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.
Pine senior activities
The following activities are now available at the Senior Dining Room in Pine. The Senior Dining Room is located at the P/S Community Center, 3866 N. Highway 87, Pine. Saturday: Walkers Club, 9 a.m., meets at the P/S Elementary School Track. Monday: 4th of July Tuesday: Canasta, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Arts Party, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., held once a month. Wednesday: Hand & Foot, 9 a.m.; Pinochle, 1 p.m.; Polish Poker, 1 p.m. Thursday: Stitch ‘n Time, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m. For details call the P/S Thrift Store at 928-476-4633.
TOPS in Pine
The TOPS 412 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Pine group meets Tuesdays at the LDS chapel in Pine. Weigh-in is at 8 a.m., the meeting starts at 8:15 a.m. For more information, call Barbara at 928-978-4750 or Charlotte at 928-978-3640.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America will meet at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson. All members are invited to attend. For more information, contact Post 9829 Commander John Putman, 602329-8686.
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The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call 928-474-6212.
— is having its monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 6 in the conference room at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Susan Quirk, R.N. and REIKI Master Teacher who has been providing REIKI therapy for people and animals for nearly 10 years, is the guest speaker. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call Dorothy Howell 928-472-7396.
off-roading group meets wednesdays
Arizona Cactus Navy luncheon
An informal get-together of Navy and Coast Guard veterans and Merchant Marines in the Payson area is held on the first Thursday of each month at La Sierra restaurant on north AZ 87 at Forest Dr. in Payson. The group meets for coffee or lunch at 11 a.m. to share stories and camaraderie among fellow vets of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, other conflicts, and peacetime naval service. For questions please call 928970-0066.
The Senior Singles with Spirit group is composed of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you. The group meets at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. For more information, call Paula at 480-695-2786.
Color Time Tuesday
Enjoy a relaxing and fun time of coloring every Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., relieve stress and express creativity. Adults can bring their children to color with adult supervision, too. You can stay for some of the time or all the time. Bring your own or share some of the supplies on hand. The program meets at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street (behind Ace Hardware and Habitat Restore). Call Sally Harvey 480-213-8472 or Joyce Kennedy 928978-1884 with any questions. This free program is open to all.
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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. For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, 928-600-9009.
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The Saving Graces of Payson — a Canasta card-playing group — is looking for a few ladies who enjoy fun, laughter and friendship. This Red Hat group meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Crosswinds Restaurant patio room. There is a break for lunch around noon and play and resumes after lunch. Anyone interested in joining will be welcomed. You do not need to know how to play, the members will be happy to teach the game. Please contact Queen Mum AnnMarie at 928-468-8585; please leave a message if there’s no answer.
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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 928-4741305 or 928-951-2662.
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. Saturday trips are also scheduled
at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair. For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, 928-600-9009.
Senior Bible study The Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St., hosts a Bible study from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday with a rotating roster of ministers.
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.
Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and members of the community to attend the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more details, call Mary, 928474-3560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.
Rim Country Classic Auto Club The Rim Country Classic Auto Club (RCCAC) holds its monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260 in Payson. For information, call Steve Fowler at 928-478-6676.
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Pettet’s years of coaching led to slot in Hall of Fame From page 1B loves discourse and among his favorite topics are Payson High School sports — past and present. Pettet arrived in Payson in 1958 fresh off the Northern Arizona University (then Arizona State College) campus and eager for his shot at coaching the Longhorn basketball and baseball teams. He coached varsity basketball for four years and managed to finish all with winning seasons despite the fact the Class C school had petitioned to compete in the more competitive Class B alignment. He also coached baseball for four years, took a year off and then returned for a final season, “When the administration forgot to hire a coach after I had resigned,” Pettet says. After a couple of years at PHS, Pettet remembers he was “On my way out of town” to accept a teaching offer at either East or Alhambra high schools in Phoenix but was talked into remaining in Payson. That was a stroke of good fortune for Longhorn sports because in 1960 he founded the PHS track and field team partly because a top-notch athlete, Ronnie Eaves, was hesitant about moving to Payson because the school did not field a track team. “Ronnie was a sprinter, long jumper and pole vaulter — almost a one man track team because in those days there was no limit on how many events an athlete could enter,” Pettet remembers. To build jump pits, Pettet hauled sawdust from the sawmill on Main Street and talked the athletes into helping him carve out a makeshift running track. The team competed in the B West Conference and with only six athletes on the team managed a fourth-place finish among the 11 schools in the conference. The team received a huge boost in talent when Gary Hardt — a standout in several sports — enrolled at PHS and managed to set state records in the high jump
Crabtree, Bailey win in PMGA Lou Crabtree and Kevin Bailey combined for a 54.4 score to win the Payson Men’s Golf Association Two-Man Best Ball/Scramble at Payson Golf Course on June 22. The event featured a two-man best ball format for the first nine holes and a scramble for the final nine. Lou Manganiello and Jesse Smith finished second with a 55.2 score, followed by John Calderwood and Jack Greenshield (57) and Gary Campbell and Gary Vaplon (58.1). Ken Althoff found the cup from 21 feet 1, inch on the 18th hole to win the longest putt award. Closest-to-the-pin winners included: Calderwood (No. 2, 18-5), Ron Fischer (No. 5, 7-0), Ed Bossert (No. 8, 6-0), Jerry McGuire (No. 14, 6-3) and Virgil Cly (No. 17, 16-10).
and long jump, Pettet recalls. Academically at PHS, Pettet taught business along with both boys and girls physical education. He used his PE programs to help build the foundation for a golf program that eventually became among the best in the state. “I set up a nine-hole golf course around the perimeter of the school; there were no houses there in those days,” said Pettet. “The kids named the course Pettet Hills Country Club.”
Among his PE class activities was to play the course but there were some restrictions. “If a car was coming you couldn’t hit the ball, we didn’t want any broken windshields,” Pettet says. From those humble beginnings, some of his students turned to golf as a hobby helping build interest in the school and community. Pettet remembers that in about 1962, Payson High students,
no home games.” When PHS finally got its first football field, located in a horse pasture east of Payson Golf Course, Pettet became the “Voice of the Longhorns” providing riveting play by play of the games as he roamed the sidelines. “I set up some speakers from the old 16 millimeter projectors,” Pettet said. Eventually he moved from the sidelines to the press box and continued to announce for 40 years.
While his recent induction into the PHS Hall of Fame was obviously a well-deserved honor, Pettet admits the ceremony stirred more than a few memories. “It was pretty emotional; I got choked up over everything that was happening,” he said. “I listened to what the other (inductees) were saying and thought, ‘I helped start the programs, and these guys are the ones that followed through.’”
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Wow. July 4th? Already? How’d that happen? So the weekend has already run me down like a tractor hauling a flatbed load of clowns. Didn’t make any plans, got no chance to get away. Heck, scared to even turn left onto the highway on Friday.
The 40-mile-long Forest Road 300 offers spectacular views of Rim Country. The dirt road will get lots of traffic for the first few miles, but even on a holiday weekend offers a wonderful, day-long jaunt. So, what to do on a long, crowded weekend in the outdoors — besides sitting on the grass with the fireworks going off overhead on Monday. Well, here’s my recommendations for some in-town adventures, with the heat and crowds taken (more or less) into account.
Bear in mind, I’m leaving off the list my favorite fishing hole — and my favorite shaded patch of riverfront — in hopes no one will ever find either one.
Cracker Jack Road: Drive about three miles out
of Payson heading toward Pine. On your left, you’ll see a stop sign guarding the entrance to a dirt road — that’s Cracker Jack. The road runs along the East Verde River for about 30 miles. It crosses the creek on a concrete wet crossing after about five miles, then wanders through
beautiful, high desert, pinyon pine and juniper country until it reaches another, much more difficult wet crossing down by Doll Baby Ranch. Don’t try to drive the loop if you haven’t got full-fledged, high-clearance four-wheel drive to make the stream crossing by Doll Baby. But you can also just
enjoy the miles of scenery on the good, dirt road until then — with intermittent access to the East Verde River. The road will get a lot of traffic this weekend, but should be less jammed than the Flowing Springs or Houston Mesa
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A cool hike along a shady mountain stream Story and Photos by Randy Cockrell special to the roundup
On a recent morning as record high temperatures shut down hiking trails in Phoenix, a slew of us met for a hike. We headed east from Payson on State Highway 260 for the cool shores of Willow Springs Lake, about 23 miles away. Arizona created the lake in 1967 for trout fishing, but these days the lake also hosts a few other species, including bass. The lake draws crowds, thanks to easy accessibility and weekly stocking. The trail encircling the lake makes an excellent little hike, but we had different plans for this outing. As sometimes happens in the summer, a couple youngsters joined the group, sister and brother. I was not at all surprised to find that both kids were excellent company. But then, you have to figure that any teenager who can be talked into hiking with a gaggle of senior citizens is a superi-
or example of the species. We parked near the boat launch and followed the trail around the lake to the dam and spillway at the north end. We picked our way carefully to the bottom of the spillway and entered the beautiful Willow Springs Canyon — after admiring the impressive backside of the dam from the bottom looking up. Sticking to the well-worn trail on the right bank, we followed the little creek through a canyon bursting with greenery, forested slopes, and the occasional wildflowers, including columbine, wild rose, and some pretty red trumpet things. Chipmunks, butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies and songbirds added the finishing touches to an idyllic setting. The heat from the morning sun was all but nullified, being fended off by the dense stands of pines up on the northern ridge. We strolled in the shade along a pretty creek, loving every minute of it.
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10 Inch Table Saw, $100. 6 Inch Jointer, $100. Shopsmith 10 Inch Sander, Lathe, Saw, Drills, $500. 928-468-2486 or 602-615-8731
Cement Mixer Steel Bowl and Tangs, in Good Condition, GE Motor, On Wheeled Steel Frame $200. 928-478-4411
3. MOVING/ESTATE SALE: 600 N. Tyler Parkway, Sat. thru Mon. July 2 thru July 4 from 7am to 1pm: EVERYTHING MUST GO: Boating; Camping; Fishing; Furniture; Musical; Tools; Paintings; Indian, Western & Military Items; Quad, Motorcycle, and Trailer and Much More! (NO CLOTHES). 4. Payson Lions Club will hold an estate sale in a luxury home Thursday June 30 and Friday July 1 at 825 W. Sierra Circle (Alpine Village area) from 7am to 1pm both days. Items will include: expandable dining table and 6 chairs with two carvers; twin beds, with electric dual massage mode made up as a king; 3 and 2 seat sofas, beige; 2 rocking chairs; dining sideboard with 6 drawers; native American ceramic pots; 4 outdoor metal wall decorations; silk plants; bathroom side table; wooden bedroom dresser with stand alone mirror; wooden office desk, three wooden chairs; deck potted plants; plus much more to see. Call 602-758-4242 for more details. 6. ESTATE SALE: 512 W. Standage Dr., (Tonto Village), Sat. Sun. & Mon. July 2, 3, & 4 starting at 7am: Lots of Items! EVERYTHING MUST GO!
YARD SALES
YARD SALES
9. lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Red Barn Sale 3997 N. Cindy Way, (Pine-Randall & Cindy), Fri. & Sat. July 1 & 2 starting at 8am: Vintage Furniture, Lawn, Metal Work, Pots, Art, Quilts, Pottery, Lanterns, Lamps, Longaberger Baskets, Antelope Trophy Head, Set 4 Vintage Lockers, Gate Aloe Vera Plant, Jewelry, New Purses-Including Western Concealed Weapon, Vest, Stars, Sunglasses from Jasmineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique. The Place to Find Your Treasure!
AUTOS/VEHICLES
EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNTING
5. Little of Everything - Clothes, Dishes, Toys, Linens, Secretary Chair, Furniture, DVDs, Loungers, Fire Pit, Misc. 4155 N. Pine Rd., Pine - Sat. & Sun. July 2 & 3 from 8am to 2pm.
Banner Payson Medical Center is Currently looking for a Patient Financial Services Rep to join our team. Contact Cheryl.Hickman@bannerhealth.com to apply or go to http://tinyurl.com/j4boano
ENTRY LEVEL RESERVE FIREFIGHTER Part-Time Position w/pension plan Candidate must possess or successfully obtain outside of work hours - Fire Operations and EMT certification (tuition provided)
SEASONAL WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER Part-Time on Call-Out Candidate must possess or successfully obtain outside of work hours - Basic Wildland Certification and Red Card Qualification (tuition provided)
Pick up and submit applications at 80 S. Walters Lane Star Valley, AZ 85541 (928) 474-3835 www.hellsgatefire.org Order: 10082501 Cust: -Steve Ray Keywords: Exercise Bike and Misc. art#: 20135949 Class: Miscellaneous Size: 2.00 X 4.00
$1500 REWARD for information leading to the arrest of a person or persons responsible for shooting an Angus cow while she was drinking and leaving her to die. This incident happened on the new sub station road off Hwy 87 between the 188 turn-off and Deer Creek. Please contact Joe or Shelly Brown 928-978-8837 or 928-978-4631.
Order: 10079582 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20115075 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00
Get in Shape and Watch TV! WESLO PERSONAL TRAINER C DENSE LX45
Easy Pulse Heart Rate Monitor, Blue tinted LCD with Priority Display. Space Saver model with easy to fold up capability. Rarely ever used by procrastinating owner. All manuals, keys included. I will also include a complete workout instructional CD purchased seperately. This is a steal so come get it.
$125
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER In great shape. On roller wheels easy to move. As seen in the picture
Only $30
Steve: 928-978-8917 or Email: sray@payson.com
ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL
Full-Time Kindergarten Teacher and Kindergarten Aide to start August 1st. Please fax resumes to 928-478-0681 or call 928-478-4706. Salary is DOE. Tonto Basin ESD #33 is looking for Part-Time Bus Driver/Custodian Contact the district office at 928-479-2277 or pahlman@tontobasinchool.org for more information.
GENERAL
is seeking independent contractors to deliver newspapers, Tuesdays and Friday in the Early Morning Hours! Must be 21 years of age, good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive. Attach Proof/Copy of Arizona Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License to Application Our Company does, Background Checks Applications available after 3:00 p.m. at 708 N. Beeline, Payson, AZ Payson Community Kids Help Wanted: 10 hours per week program aide needed. Must love children and pass a background check. No phone calls please apply in person at 213 South Colcord Road, Payson, AZ. Please pick up from April
Secretarial And Administrative Support Needed AECOM America. Secretary/Administrative Assistant Needed to be a Customer Service Rep in our company, well-organized and timely manner. Experience not required. $860 per week for a start, send your CV/Resume to aliciaje92@yahoo.com or call:(928) 978-2495 $860 per week,aliciaje92@yahoo.com
Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay... Adopt a Cat TODAY! PAYSON HUMANE SOCIETY 812 S. McLane - 474-5590
HEALTH CARE Caregiver ad
DRIVERS FULL-TIME DRIVER, Must have CDL License, Apply in Person @ 107 W. Wade Lane #7, Payson, AZ HELP WANTED PART TIME BUS DRIVER NEEDED IN THE HAPPY JACK AREA FOR THE CHEVELON BUTTE ESD $17.00 PER HOUR CURRENT CDL AND BUS ENDORSEMENT PREFERRED PLEASE CALL THE DISTRICT OFFICE 928-535-4729
Septic Vac Truck pumper & Supervisor Must have current CDL and Health card... Septic pumping/ Hauling/ and inspector position ... Education offered by company and great pay. Call Office 928-479-2351 Send created Resume fax or email quality pumping a yahoo.com Or fax 928-479-2390
EDUCATION Payson Christian School is hiring a Part Time Spanish Teacher and Full Time 3rd Grade Teacher for the 16-17 school year. Interested applicants email dcallahan@paysonchristian school.org
Shift Managers Immediate openings We offer competitive pay, plus a weekly bonus program and free meals. Please apply at careers.fiveguys.com choose Talentreef option
LABORERS Water System Maintenance Local water company looking for full-time employee to do maintenance of the water well sites and distribution systems, meter reading, and system repairs. No direct water operations experience necessary, just willingness to learn, dependability, and desire to work outside. Starting wage $12-$14/ depending on experience. Email letter of interest and brief resume to Operations Manager: ddominick@jwwater.net
RESTAURANTS Gerardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firewood Cafe Need: Full/Part-Time Hostesses, Waitresses, and Servers, Experienced, 18 and Older, Apply Tues-Fri. between 2pm and 5pm 928-468-6500
Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming. Firewising! 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
REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE
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. 2014 Clayton 14X48 2B/1BA Manufactured Home, all electric, private interior lot, Cedar Grove MHP 55+ Park $35,000 financing available call/text 480-390-8901
SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Personal Certified Caregiver w/25 yrs Experience, looking for Clients needing help w/activities of daily living. Personal and Professional References. Call Leona 602-359-8926
218 E. Phoenix Street, Approx.1/3 Acre Stucco Home, 4Bd/3Ba, Kitchen and Half Kitchen, plus 1Br/1Ba Guest Home,$139,000 OWC w/Good Down Payment Call Don 928-978-3423
Debco Construction
Comfort Keepers is seeking mature, caring people for non-medical in-home care. Provide companionship, personal care, meal prep, shopping. Experience preferred. Please apply in Person @ 200 W. Frontier St. #K, Payson or call (928) 474-0888. Certified Caregivers Needed for Multiple Assisted Living Homes CPR,First Aid & FP Card Required Experience or will train 928-595-2068 928-978-4527
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
HANDYMAN Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling! Senior Discount: 928-478-6139 JIMMYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALLTRADES Since 1993 Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned, Window Screen Repair 928-474-6482 not licensed
HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015
NEEDED NOW!!! Experienced In House Medical Biller Pay D.O.Experience, Send Resume & References Required. Internal Med Clinic, PO Box 2581,Payson,85547
Find what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for or sell what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tired of looking at in the Payson Roundup Classifieds Call 474-5251
HOME REPAIRS
Lawn Care
HAULING
Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE
(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor
JOE - 970-1873
HOME SERVICES Mobile Home Leveling & All Repair. Manufactured home All home Repair, Painting & Mobile leveling/re-leveling. 17 yrs exp. Call 520-414-0857
eet & Craft Fair Swap MJuly 2nd - 3rd
In the Cool Pines of Forest Lakes Forest Lakesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fire Auxiliary is sponsoring a Swap Meet/Craft Fair Weekend of July 2nd and July 3rd Sellers Wanted - $15 per space Contact Mary for details at 928-535-4380 Order: 10082374 !" Cust: -Forest Lakes Fire Auxilary $## ! Keywords: Forest Lakes' Fire Auxiliary art#: 20135774 Class: Rummage Sales Size: 2.00 X 2.00
$ $ $
OakLeaf Yardworks
AZCLDP #81438
Order: 10079403 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00
$ ! $
DZ Lawn Care Weeding, Edging, Trimming, Free Estimates Providing All Your Lawncare Needs 321-200-7295
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION Carpenters wanted, Some Experience is Necessary, Steady Work with an Established Company. Call Jason at 928-978-1197
Antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landscaping Landscaping, Yard Maintenance, Stonework and Firewood Available, Call Antonio @ 602-579-8844 or 928-363-1382
is seeking applications for
RVS Class A Motorhome, 2005 Holiday Rambler, V10 Engine, 2 Slided Outs, 30K Miles, Many Extras, Excellent Condition, 928-472-7443 $35K OBO
LANDSCAPING
HOSPITALITY
The Shelby School
Fri, Jul 1. & Sat July 2 from 7am-1pm Lots of good stuff! Bowflex, bicycles, Roll-Away-Bed, tons of Elvis memorabilia, fishing gear, household items.
Patient Financial Service Rep Physician Practice
Order: 10082513 Cust: -julie williams Keywords: REWARD art#: 20135961 Class: Animals Size: 2.00 X 4.00
EDUCATION
8. Three Family Yard Sale Corner of Skyway & Easy Street Payson
1. YARD SALE: 8409 W. Fossil Creek (Strawberry); Sat. July 2 from 8am to 2pm: Large Assortment Houseware Items, Tools, Elecrical Items, 60 Gallon Water Storage Tank.
7. 306 E. Cherry St. Fri. & Sat. July 1 & 2 from 6am to 1pm: Lots of Stuff...Come and Look!
Get the best results!
$ $ $
# $ ! "$
RedHawk Services Interior Painting, Electrical, Ceiling Fans, Apartment Ready Services. Light Carpentry. Serving Payson 254-715-0603 Leave Message Daniel Pacheco Order: 10082367 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: Assistant Librarian art#: 20135764 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 2.00 TOWN OF
2B/1BA 14x56 1983 GoldenWest Manufactured Home, fenced yd/lrg trees/incl 10x10 shed in pet friendly 55+MH Park $11,000.obo call/text 480-390-8901
INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE Investment Income Property for Sale by Owner!, 4 Plex in Clean, Quiet, N.E.Payson. For Details Call 928-978-1385
LAND FOR SALE Building Lots, Lot 477 on Paloma Vista Rd in Mesa Del 62x110 sf. $46,500.00 No utlities. Phone 480-231-3102 Nice Building Sight, Rim View Height Estates, $120K, Half Down OWC, Owner/Agent, Bob 928-300-2345
MOBILES FOR SALE 1986 Fleetwood MH 2Br/2F-Ba, in 55+Park, Central AC/Heat, Evap Cooler, W/D, Refridg, D/W, Garbage Disposal, $17,500.obo 602-697-1389 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712
PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
PAYSON
Assistant Librarian
$18.99 - $28.49/hr, plus benefits. Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 472-5012; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 07/08/16. EOE
PAYSON ROUNDUP
RENTALS
LEGAL NOTICES
APARTMENTS FOR RENT Apartments For Rent
Got Shade?
Cool off at ASPEN COVE! APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •
2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly
ASPEN COVE
801 E. FRONTIER ST. , PAYSON, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8042
Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Apartments for Rent : :
: : Summers are cool:at
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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 Large 2Br/2Ba: Upstairs Unit, Includes water, trash, sewer. $800.pm + $750 security deposit 602-292-1788 Positively Payson
Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes
120 S. Tonto St.
. .K LOO N O LONGER!
I havee whatt youu need! Glorious 1 & 2 BR APTS ALSO: BIG Beautiful 2BR/2BA Home in Payson w/Large Yard Area
Call Cindy for availability & Details (928) 472-9238
HOMES FOR RENT
2B/1BA, 2014 Manufactured Home, 55+ Community, Cedar Grove MHP, $650/mo/1yr +utilities, all electric, credit/background-check required $625 RefDep+$200Clean Fee 480-250-3404 2Bdr/1Ba Mobile on Private Lot, Completely Restored! New Hardwood Floors, New Bathroom, Heating, Cooling, Laundry,Large Storage,Large Deck w/Views,$725.mo. Call 928-288-2440 4Br/2Ba office, parking, dead end street, very private, $1150.mo 480-758-0553 Avail Now. Available 7/20/2016. Beautiful Luxurious Tri-Level Townhouse on G.V. Lakes. Very Quiet. Over 2100 Sq. Ft. Good Credit and Ref. Required. Small Pet OK. Non-Smoking. $1200 per month. 901 W. Madera Ln. Call (928) 951-4320 Duplex (Pine) 2Br+Den/1Ba, Garage, Screened-in Patio, FR, LR, $995.mo, 2Br/1Ba $875.mo, Both Include: Yards, Water + Electic, Smoking-No, 480-248-6144 Owner/Agent Mountain Rental - 2 BDR 2 Bath, new stainless appliances, wood/travertine flooring, wrap around deck/views/fireplace Furnished/Unfurnished, Avail. 6/20 928-951-0947 Prudential Pine
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty PO Box 329, 3640 Hwy 87, Pine, AZ 85544
928-476-3279
UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED
Independently Owned & Operated
Berkshire-Hathaway 1x3 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
HomeServices Advantage Realty PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
609 S. BEELINE HWY. PAYSON, AZ 85541 474-5276
www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
1413 W. Sunset Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . $1500 313 W. Trailwood Rd., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . $1050 401 E. Alpine Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . $925 914 W. Rim View Rd., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . $900 407 S. Manzanita, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $825 119 E. Pine St. 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $825 200 E. Malibu Dr. unit D5, 2BD, 2BA . . . $800 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio, 1BA . . $450 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio, 1BA . . . $400
FURNISHED HOMES
904 N. Scenic Dr., 5BD, 5BA . . $2500-$3500 1110 S. Sequoia Cir., 3BR, 3BA $2300-$2600
BISON COVE CONDOS 200 E. MALIBU DRIVE, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNFURNISHED & FURNISHED UNITS RENT $800 TO $1150
Independently Owned & Operated
MOBILES FOR RENT 1Br 1BA, Strawberry. Looking for someone to maintain prop. in exchange for rent. $500 mo, text (480)205-5591.
LEGAL NOTICES 16205: 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 5/12/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-711493-CL Order No. : 160127417-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will 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 . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pur-
suant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 8/31/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the Front Entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: 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: 800-280-2832 Login to: www.auction.com AZ-16-711493-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-16-711493-CL Dated: 5/11/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Lajahnique Webster, 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 5/11/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Lajahnique Webster, 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 #0109336 6/17/2016 6/24/2016 7/1/2016 7/8/2016 16209: 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8/2016; TS No. AZ05000260-15-1S APN 302-60-018 TO No. 150249460-AZ-VOO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated July 9, 2001 and recorded on July 20, 2001 as Instrument No. 2001 10887 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO
LEGAL NOTICES LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder Front Entrance, Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 8550 on July 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 68 QUAIL HOLLOW DRIVE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Lot 21, QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 594, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. APN: 302-60-018 Original Principal Balance $109,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor RUBY L. KYSAR, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 68 QUAIL HOLLOW DRIVE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary U.S. Bank National Association c/o U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica St Owensboro, KY 42301 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: March 18, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Amanda Alcantara, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832. Order no. AZ16-000413-2, Pub Dates, 06/17/2016, 06/24/2016, 07/01/2016, 07/08/2016. 16210: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #16-02223 Reutter Title No: 21601563 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 06/10/2013 as Document No. 2013-006770 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on September 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as:Lot 7, GISELA RANCHES SUBDIVISION, according to Map
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LEGAL NOTICES No. 404 and amended in Map No. 563, records of Gila County Arizona.The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be:452 S. River Road Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 304-31-014 3 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.Original Principal Balance: $119,387.00 Original Trustor: Donald A Reutter, a single man, and Krystal R Gabel, a single woman. 452 S. River Road, Payson, AZ 85541. Current Beneficiary:JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Care of / Servicer JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219 Current Trustee:Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016(602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar. A-4578857 06/24/2016, 07/01/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016 16211: 6/17, 6/24 7/1/2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of SHARON LOUISE ZEIGLER, Deceased. No. PB 201600055 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that Guy E. Zeigler was appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the personal representative c/o ALEXANDRA SHROUFE, P.C., 809 West Riordan Road, Suite 201, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. DATED: June 14, 2016. By: Alexandra Shroufe Attorney for Guy E. Zeigler 16213: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS#: 15-40777 Order #: 150311262-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 9/13/2002 and recorded on 9/24/2002, as Instrument No. 2002-014907, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501, on 8/22/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: PARCEL NO. 1 THE SURFACE AND GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 200 FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, HAVING A BOUNDARY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING FOR A TIE AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING THE U.S.G.L.O. SCRIBED STONE MARKING THE NORTH QUARTER SECTION CORNER OF SEC-
LEGAL NOTICES TION 27, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST, FROM WHICH THE U.S.G.L.O. SCRIBED STONE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 27 BEARS SOUTH 89º 47’ 40” EAST 2638.20 FEET DISTANT;THENCE SOUTH 89º47’40” EAST 876.91 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 0º33” WEST 1315.03 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 89º50’44” WEST 876.94 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER; THENCE NORTH 0º17’33” EAST, 1320.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND;THAT CERTAIN STRIP OF LAND 50 FEET IN WIDTH, USED FOR INDUSTRIAL WATER LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY, LYING IN AND BEING A PORTION OF SAID SECTION 27, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE LINE BETWEEN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 27, WHICH BEARS SOUTH 0º08’34” WEST, 370 FEET FROM THE EAST 1/16 CORNER OF SECTIONS 22 AND 27;THENCE NORTH 54º30’ WEST 200 FEET;THENCE NORTH 77º30’ WEST 360 FEET; THENCE NORTH 48º34 WEST 212 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89º45’ WEST 640 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 56º WEST, 20 FEET SOUTH 0º17’21” WEST, 50 FEET FROM THE QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 22 AND 27 LYING 25 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED CENTER LINE AND APPROXIMATELY 1,432 FEET IN LENGTH; ANDEXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND;COMMENCING FOR A TIE AT THE U.S.G.L.O. SCRIBED STONE MARKING THE NORTH QUARTER SECTION CORNER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST, FROM WHICH THE SCRIBED U.S.G.L.O. STONE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 27 BEARS SOUTH 89º47’40” EAST, 26.38 FEET DISTANT;THENCE SOUTH 89º47’40” EAST, 270.97 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH STREET AS SHOWN ON GILA COUNTY RECORDS SUBDIVISION MAP NO. 52 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89º47’40” EAST, 605.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 57º58’25” WEST, 717.02 FEET;THENCE NORTH 0º17’33” EAST 382.42 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND:COMMENCING FOR A TIE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING THE U.S.G.L.O SCRIBED STONE MARKING THE NORTH QUARTER SECTION CORNER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST FROM WHICH THE U.S.G.LO. SCRIBED STONE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 27 BEARS SOUTH 89º47’40” EAST, 2638.20 FEET DISTANT;THENCE SOUTH 89º47’40” EAST, 270.97 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH STREET AS SHOWN ON GILA COUNTY RECORDS MAP NO. 52:THENCE SOUTH 0’17’33” WEST, 764.84 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89º50’44” WEST, 270.98 FEET;THENCE NORTH 0º17’33” EAST, 766.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND;COMMENCING FOR A TIE AT THE U.S.G.L.O. SCRIBED STONE MARKING THE NORTH QUARTER SECTION CORNER OF SECTION 27,TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST, FROM WHICH THE U.S.G.LO. SCRIBED STONE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 27 BEARS SOUTH 89º47’40” EAST, 2638.20 FEET DISTANT;THENCE SOUTH 0º 17’ 33” WEST, 766.54 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, NORTHEAST QUARTER SECTION 27 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89º50’44” EAST, 876.94 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER; THENCE SOUTH 0º17’33” WEST, 554.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER NORTHEAST QUARTER SECTION 27;THENCE SOUTH 89º50’44” WEST, 876.94 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER;THENCE NORTH 0º17’33” EAST, 554.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ANDEXCEPT ALL SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PREMISES HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED,
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WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DWELLINGS, RESIDENCES, HOIST HOUSES, HOISTS, CABLES, MINE OFFICE BUILDINGS, HEAD FRAMES, (EXCEPT THE HEAD FRAME ON THE ARIZONA COMMERCIAL NUMBER 2 SHAFT), THOSE CERTAIN WATER LINES, PIPES, TANKS, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL AND POWER EQUIPMENT USED IN CONNECTION WITH PUMPING, STORING AND SUPPLYING OF DOMESTIC WATER TO THE CITY OF GLOBE, ARIZONA; AND THAT PORTION OF THE OLD DOMINION RAILROAD, EXTENDING FROM THE POINT WHERE THE SAME JOINS THE SOURTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TO THE POINT WHERE THE SAME INTERSECTS THE SECTION LINE COMMON TO SECTIONS 25 AND 26, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 17 OF DEEDS OF MINES, PAGE 404, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA; AND EXCEPT ALL OIL, GAS, CASING HEAD GAS, HELIUM, SULPHER, ASSOCIATED WITH THE OIL AND GAS, AND ALL OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CONSTITUENTS THEREOF, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TAR SANDS AND OIL SANDS, AS RESERVED IN DEED RECORDED IN DOCKET 581, PAGE 498, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. PARCEL NO. 2 AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS CREATED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED AT FEE NO. 94-650292, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME DESCRIPTION: 1989 DAVAZD8909350 ARZ103877 ARZ103878 CAVCO Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 5918 S NELL DR GLOBE, AZ 85532 A.P.N.: 207-23-008J Original Principal Balance: $72,100.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) LYN W BILLINGSLEY AND CHERYL D BILLINGSLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 5918 S NELL DR GLOBE, AZ 85532 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage A s s e t - B a c k e d Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-RS1 8742 Lucent Blvd., Ste. 300 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Zieve, Brodnax and Steele, LLP 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (714) 730-2727 or Website: www.servicelinkasap.com Dated: 05/18/2016 Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. A-4579361 06/24/2016, 07/01/2016, 07/08/2016, 07/15/2016
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16217: 6/24, 7/1/2016 ORDINANCE NO. 878
Legal Description for Rezoning 208 E Bonita:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 466, THE ZONING MAP, AND THE ZONING CODE FOR THE TOWN OF PAYSON BY REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 208 E. BONITA STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT A, FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL ONE (NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DISTRICT) TO R-3, (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), AND PROVIDING PROP 207 NOTICE TO APPLICANT.
Lot 10, of Earl Russell Subdivision, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 73, Except the East 261.0 feet and the West 226.55 feet.
WHEREAS, the Town of Payson from time to time amends its Official Zoning Map and Official Zoning Code for the purpose of accommodating zone changes; and WHEREAS, Application P16-001 to amend the Official Zoning Map and Official Zoning Code has been made by Town staff to the
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on May 2, 2016, considered the Application, and made recommendation on the Application to the Town Council; and WHEREAS, the Town Council held public hearings on May 19th and June 2nd, 2016, in regard to the Application and has considered the issues relating thereto, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Ordinance No. 466 of the Town of Payson, the Official Zoning Map and Payson’s Zoning Code are amended to establish a change of zoning for that real property generally located at 208 E. Bonita Street, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the property). Section 2: The requested rezoning of the Property as proposed by Application P16-001 is consistent with the Town of Payson General Plan, as required by A.R.S. § 9-462.01(F). Section 3: This change in zoning is specifically made contingent upon and conditional upon each of the following: A. The front portion of this property encumbered by the 25 foot roadway easement shall be dedicated to the Town of Payson for E. Bonita Street Phase II improvements. B. ASlope and Drainage Easement shall be granted over the front 14’ feet of the site after any necessary right of way has been dedicated. C. The applicant shall grant a temporary construction easement to the Town of Payson in conjunction with E. Bonita Street Phase II improvements as shown in the proposed improvement plans for that project. Section 4: In addition to the provisions of Section 5 below, this Ordinance shall not become effective until the Town files with the Gila County Recorder an instrument (in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney), executed by the Property owner and any other party having any title interest in the Property, that waives any potential claims against the Town under the Arizona Property Rights Protection Act (A.R.S. § 12 1131, et seq., and specifically A.R.S. § 12 1134) as a result of the Town’s adoption of this Ordinance. If this waiver instrument is not executed and provided to the Town for recording within 14 calendar days after this Ordinance is approved, this Ordinance shall be void and of no force and effect. Section 5: Pursuant to A.R.S. § 19-142 and Town Code § 30.54, this Ordinance, if not otherwise void pursuant to Section 4 above, shall not become operative until 30 days after its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON this 2nd day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES 6 NOES 0 ABSTENTIONS ABSENT 0
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Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Hector M. Figueroa, T o w n Attorney EXHIBIT A to Ordinance No. 878
16218: 6/24, 7/1/2016 ORDINANCE NO. 879 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING PAYSON TOWN CODE SECTION 154-02-003 TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO THE MOBILE STORAGE DEFINITION TO ALLOW FOR REFRIGERATED UNITS BY RESTAURANTS AND GROCERY STORES, ESTABLISHING A SUNSET CLAUSE AND DECLARING SUCH AMENDMENT AND ADDITION TO BE A PUBLIC RECORD. WHEREAS, the Code of the Town of Payson (“Code”) was declared to be a public
record by Resolution 1536 and was adopted as a public record by Ordinance 588; and WHEREAS, in 1996, the Mayor and Council approved Ordinance 466 adopting the Unified Development Code (“UDC”) and in 2014 approved Ordinance 850 incorporating the UDC into the main Town Code compilation; and WHEREAS, the Code currently prohibits mobile storage units from being connected to utilities; and WHEREAS, on May 2nd, 2016, the Town Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to Unified Development Code Section 154-11-002 (Definitions) regarding removing the prohibition against Mobile Storage Units being connected to utilities and recommended approval to the Town Council of said amendment and recommended approval to the Town Council of said amendment; and WHEREAS, the Town Council held Public Hearings on May 19, 2016 and June 2, 2016 on the proposed amendment to UDC Section 154-11-002 and desires to enact said amendment to the UDC; and WHEREAS, the Town Council heard and considered public input at a Public Hearing and, because of concerns associated with Proposition 207 (The Private Property Rights Protection Act), desires to address concerns and suggestions received by establishing and adopting a Sunset Clause for the Amendment to run concurrently; and WHEREAS, Resolution 2878 extended the UDC provisions regulating the use of Mobile Storage Units enacted with Ordinance 830 and Resolution 2707 to December 1, 2021 with a review to occur six months prior to sunset date to run concurrent. NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the M o b i l e Storage Unit Definition set forth in Section 154-11-002 of Chapter 154 (the Unified Development Code) of the Code of the Town of Payson is hereby amended and shall read as follows: Mobile Storage Unit - A structurally unaltered portable storage container that may be transported by truck and/or trailer that is used as an accessory structure and is not designed for human/animal occupancy nor connected to utilities-except for refrigerated units used in conjunction with grocery and/or restaurant type operations. Mobile Storage Unit shall not include containers used as part of a recycling program approved by the Town council. SECTION 2: If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Payson, Arizona, this 2nd day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Hector M. Figueroa, T o w n Attorney 16219: 6/24, 7/1/2016 ORDINANCE NO. 880 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING PAYSON TOWN CODE SECTION 154-02-004 TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK TO REMOVE THE FRONT YARD EXCLUSION, ESTABLISHING A SUNSET CLAUSE AND DECLARING SUCH AMENDMENT AND ADDITION TO BE A PUBLIC RECORD. WHEREAS, the Code of the Town of Payson (“Code”) was declared to be a public record by Resolution 1536 and was adopted as a public record by Ordinance 588; and WHEREAS, in 1996, the Mayor and Council approved Ordinance 466 adopting the Unified Development Code (“UDC”) and in 2014 approved Ordinance 850 incorporating the UDC into the main Town Code compilation; and
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WHEREAS, the Code currently does not permit livestock to be kept in residential front yards; and WHEREAS, on May 2nd, 2016, the Town Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to Unified Development Code Section 154-02-004 (Residential district stipulations and provisions) regarding removing the prohibition against keeping livestock in front yards and recommended approval to the Town Council of said amendment; and WHEREAS, the Town Council held Public Hearings on May 19, 2016 and June 2, 2016 on the proposed amendment to UDC Section 154-02-004 and desires to enact said amendment to the UDC; and WHEREAS, the Town Council heard and considered public input at a Public Hearing and, because of concerns associated with Proposition 207 (The Private Property Rights Protection Act), desires to address concerns and suggestions received by establishing and adopting a Sunset Clause for a period of sixty (60) months with a review process to take place during the six (6) months prior to the expiration date. NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: T h a t S e c t i o n 154-02-004(B)(3)(c) of Chapter 154 (the Unified Development Code) of the Code of the Town of Payson is hereby amended and shall read as follows: c. No poultry shall be permitted in any front yard, nor shall any horses or other livestock be maintained closer than 75 feet from any residential unit on another lot. Where an adjacent residential lot is not currently developed, the required setbacks on the adjacent property shall be used to determine the potential placement of animals, animal enclosures, corrals, etc., to ensure the 75 foot separation from horses, other livestock and roosters. SECTION 2: If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Payson, Arizona, this 2nd day of June, 2016, by the following
AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Hector M. Figueroa, Town Attorney 16220: 6/24, 7/1/2016 ORDINANCE NO. 881 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING PAYSON TOWN CODE SECTION 154-02-003, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ZONING PROVISIONS. WHEREAS, the Code of the Town of Payson (“Code”) currently contains general development standards and zoning provisions; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to amend existing General Development Standards and Zoning Provisions, and to update section 154-02-003 subsection (A)(6) et seq. to allow flexibility and permitting carports to be located within the front yard provisions; and WHEREAS, on May 2nd, 2016, the Town Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Section 154-02-003 and recommended approval to the Town Council of said amendments; and WHEREAS, the Town Council held Public Hearings on May 19, 2016, and June 2, 2016 on the proposed amendments to Sections 154-02-003 and desires to enact said amendments to the Code; and WHEREAS, amendments to UDC § 154-02-003 of the Code of the Town of Payson were declared to be a public record by Resolution 2919. NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: T h e a m e n d ments to UDC § 154-02-003 set forth in Resolution 2919 were declared to be a public record by Resolution 2919, and are referred to and adopted by reference as though set forth in full in this Ordinance. SECTION 2:
LEGAL NOTICES At least three copies of the UDC amendments adopted by this Ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk and shall be kept available for public use and inspection. SECTION 3: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Payson, Arizona, this 2nd day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Hector M. Figueroa, Town Attorney 16221: 6/24, 7/1/2016 ORDINANCE NO. 882 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING PAYSON TOWN CODE SECTION 154-04-002 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. WHEREAS, the Code of the Town of Payson (“Code”) currently contains Off-Street Parking and Loading General Requirements; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to amend existing Off-Street Parking and Loading General Requirements to allow commercial parking lots in R-3 Multiple family zoning districts, to amend the approval process for shared parking agreements, and to update this section to relative to other revisions made to Code sections impacting off-street parking; and WHEREAS, on May 2nd, 2016, the Town Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to § 154-04-002 regarding the Off-Street Parking and Loading General Requirements and recommended approval to the Town Council of said amendments; and WHEREAS,
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LEGAL NOTICES Council held Public Hearings on May 19, 2016, and June 2, 2016 on the proposed amendments to § 154-04-002 and desires to enact said amendments to the Code; and WHEREAS, amendments to § 154-04-002 of the Code of the Town of Payson were declared to be a public record by Resolution 2917. NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: T h e a m e n d ments to UDC Sections 154-04-002 set forth in Resolution 2917 were declared to be a public record by Resolution 2917, and are referred to and adopted by reference as though set forth in full in this Ordinance. SECTION 2: At least t h r e e copies of the UDC amendments adopted by this Ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk and shall be kept available for public use and inspection. SECTION 3: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Payson, Arizona, this 2ND day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Hector M. Figueroa, Town Attorney 16222: 6/24, 7/1/2016 ORDINANCE NO. 883 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING PAYSON TOWN CODE SECTION 154-02-004D UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE RESIDENTIAL LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 154-07-002A SUBDIVISION DESIGN PRINCIPALS AND STANDARDS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, AND SECTION 154-11-002 DEFI-
LEGAL NOTICES NITIONS. WHEREAS, the Code of the Town of Payson (“Code”) currently contains Residential Lot Development Standards, Subdivision Design Principals and Standards General Requirements, and Definitions; and WHEREAS, the Town desire to amend existing Residential Lot Development Standards, Subdivision Design Principals and Standards General Requirements, and Definitions to address critical issues outlined in the Town of Payson General Plan 2014-2024, and to update these sections to create flexibility within existing land use regulations to try and reduce sprawl and underutilized spaces; and WHEREAS, on May 2nd, 2016, the Town Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Sections 154-02-004D, 154-07-002A, and 154-11-002 regarding the relief from current Residential Lot Development Standards and the definition of Development Master Plan and recommended approval to the Town Council of said amendments; and WHEREAS, the Town Council held Public Hearings on May 19, 2016, and June 2, 2016 on the proposed amendments to Sections 154-02-004D, 154-07-002A, and 154-11-002 and desires to enact said amendments to the Code; and WHEREAS, the amendments to Sections 154-02-004D, 154-07-002A, and 154-11-002 of the Code of the Town of Payson were declared to be a public record by Resolution 2918. NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: T h e a m e n d ments to UDC Sections 154-02-004D, 154-07-002A, and 154-11-002 set forth in Resolution 2918 were declared to be a public record by Resolution 2918, and are referred to and adopted by reference as though set forth in full in this Ordinance. SECTION 2: At least t h r e e copies of the UDC amendments adopted by this Ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk and shall be kept available for public use and inspection. SECTION 3: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part
LEGAL NOTICES of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Payson, Arizona, this 2nd day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Hector M. Figueroa, Town Attorney 16223: 6/28, 7/1, 7/5/2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: R&J CATERING, LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: L20922379 4. STATUTORYAGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Street Address: TANYA KORDA, 5045 COLTER WAY, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544. 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 5045 COLTER WAY, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544. 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT S T R U C T U R E : Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: 1. TANYA KORDA, 5045 COLTER WAY, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 2. DALE KORDA, 5045 COLTER WAY, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544. ORGANIZER: TANYA KORDA; 5/15/2016 16224: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15/2016; TO: Abigail Talian DOB 1-1-1994: Superior Court of Arizona County Gila: NO: PB GC201600025 NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING CUSTODY OF 2 MINOR CHILDREN: 16226: 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE: The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/2/2005 and recorded on 5/4/2005 as Instrument# 2005-007423 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE
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LEGAL NOTICES TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gi!a County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, on 9/21/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day; Parcel C, as shown on Record of Survey recorded as Survey Map No.2066, being a portion of Lot 21A, PAYSON THREE UNIT ONE, according to Map No.’s 655, 655A, 655B and 655C, records of Gila County, Arizona. The successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed In the trustee’s capacity as an attorney and member of the State Bar of Arizona as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A(2). Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C); Street address or identifiable location: 1800 E. Underwood, Payson, AZ 85541 A.P.N.: 302-84-024-C Original Principal Balance: $206,250.00 Name and address of original trustor; (as shown on the Deed of Trust) Todor Kitchukov and Mariana Kitchukov, husband and wife 1128 Desert Court, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale)
LEGAL NOTICES mation to:(602) 256-9101. Sales information is also available online at: www.folksocorulOr .com Dated: 6/2 l/2016 By: Larry 0. Folks, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as required by A.R.S. § 33-803, Subsection (A)(2) State of Arizona))ss County of Maricopa) Ori ‘6/21/2.0 16 before me, Carmen K. Ruff, Notary Public, personally appeared Larry 0. Folks personally known to me (or 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 hc/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 beha lf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. INWITNESS WHEREOF l hereunto set my hand and official seal. /s/ Carmen K. Ruff, Notary Public-Arizona MARICOPA COUNTY Commission Expires: February 12, 2017 16227: 7/1, 7/8/2016 Whispering Pines Fire District Call for Election Purpose: The election of two members to the Board of Directors of the Whispering Pines Fire District. Election date; November 8, 2016. Last Date to File Petition: August 10, 2016, filed with Gila County Department of Elections, 5515 S. Apache Avenue, Suite 900, Globe, AZ 85501. Last Date to Register to Vote in the Election: October 10, 2016 District Name: Whispering Pines Fire District 16228: 7/1, 7/8/2016 Whispering Pines Domestic Water Improvement District Call for Election Purpose: The election of two members to the Board of Directors of the Whispering Pines Domestic Water Improvement District. Election date: November 8, 2016.
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YARD SALE GUIDE Weekend of July 1-4 4. Payson Lions Club will hold an estate sale in a luxury home Thursday June 30 and Friday July 1 at 825 W. Sierra Circle (Alpine Village area) from 7am to 1pm both days. Items will include: expandable dining table and 6 chairs with two carvers; twin beds, with electric dual massage mode made up as a king; 3 and 2 seat sofas, beige; 2 rocking chairs; dining sideboard with 6 drawers; native American ceramic pots; 4 outdoor metal wall decorations; silk plants; bathroom side table; wooden bedroom dresser with stand alone mirror; wooden office desk, three wooden chairs; deck potted plants; plus much more to see. Call 602-758-4242 for more details.
1. YARD SALE: 8409 W. Fossil Creek (Strawberry); Sat. July 2 from 8am to 2pm: Large Assortment Houseware Items, Tools, Elecrical Items, 60 Gallon Water Storage Tank.
No #2 Yard Sale 3. MOVING/ESTATE SALE: 600 N. Tyler Parkway, Sat. thru Mon. July 2 thru July 4 from 7am to 1pm: EVERYTHING MUST GO: Boating; Camping; Fishing; Furniture; Musical; Tools; Paintings; Indian, Western & Military Items; Quad, Motorcycle, and Trailer and Much More! (NO CLOTHES).
5. Little of Everything Clothes, Dishes, Toys, Linens, Secretary Chair, Furniture, DVDs, Loungers, Fire Pit, Misc. 4155 N. Pine Rd., Pine - Sat. & Sun. July 2 & 3 from 8am to 2pm.
ESTATE SALE: 512 W. Standage Dr., (Tonto Village), Sat. Sun. & Mon. July 2, 3, & 4 starting at 7am: Lots of Items! EVERYTHING MUST GO! 6.
7. 306 E. Cherry St. Fri. & Sat. July 1 & 2 from 6am to 1pm: Lots of Stuff...Come and Look!
8. Three Family Yard Sale Corner of Skyway & Easy Street Payson Fri, Jul 1. & Sat July 2 from 7am-1pm Lots of good stuff! Bowflex, bicycles, Roll-Away-Bed, tons of Elvis memorabilia, fishing gear, household items. 9. lil’ Red Barn Sale 3997 N. Cindy Way, (Pine-Randall & Cindy), Fri. & Sat. July 1 & 2 starting at 8am: Vintage Furniture, Lawn, Metal Work, Pots, Art, Quilts, Pottery, Lanterns, Lamps, Longaberger Baskets, Antelope Trophy Head, Set 4 Vintage Lockers, Gate, Aloe Vera Plant, Jewelry, New Purses-Including Western Concealed Weapon, Vest, Stars, Sunglasses from Jasmine’s Boutique. The Place to Find Your Treasure!
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Tips for a perfect holiday weekend From page 1C Road access points to the East Verde.
Forest Road 300: This good dirt road runs for 40 miles along the edge of the Rim, from the connection with
the highway near Woods Canyon Lake all the way over to the highway connection on top of the Rim above Pine. It rolls along mostly level ground at more than 7,000 feet of elevation — so it’s a good 10-15 degrees cooler than Payson. General George Crook blazed the trail to connect
Camp Verde to Fort Apache in the White Mountains during the tragic, exhausting battle with the Apache. Now, it’s the recreational backbone of Rim Country. Lots of people will be driving the road this weekend, especially the first short stretch leading to Woods Canyon Lake. But if you keep going and take some of the side paths — or work your way all the way back to Knoll Lake, you might elude the worst of the crowds. Monsoon storms will boil up off and on through the weekend — making for dramatic views from the edge of the Mogollon Rim.
Haigler Creek: So, every single easily accessible fishing spot will be crammed all weekend. People splashing around in the creek will ruin the fishing even if the crowds on Friday and Saturday don’t Photo courtesy of Randy Cockrell
A hike into the canyon below the lake is cool on a hot day.
Willow Springs hike From page 1C Just a few hundred yards from the spillway, we spotted a large nest atop a dead pine tree: Osprey! This large raptor lives on fish, which accounts for its various names, such as fish eagle, sea hawk, river and fish hawk. This particular bird had situated its nest wisely, with easy access to both Willow Springs Lake and nearby Woods Canyon Lake, just a few wing beats to the northwest. The huge raptor wheeled overhead, chastising us with its high-pitched “skreek.” Those of us with long lenses on our cameras got some grand photos. We continued along the pleasant path until it all but vanished 1.75 miles from where we’d parked. From this point, the going proved more challenging
as we bushwhacked over and around rocks, boulders, brush and downed logs. After a quarter mile of hard work, we’d had enough. Perching on cool boulders in and alongside the creek under the forest canopy, we settled down to rest and have our mid-hike snack. We’d come two miles. Retracing our steps back to the boat launch, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the sun still hadn’t climbed over many of the treetops, ensuring plenty of late-morning shade. If we’d hiked out an hour or two later in the day it would’ve been a different story. The consensus was that a hike up Willow Springs Canyon was a great choice for an outing on a hot day, as long as you keep the overall distance short and finish up by late morning.
How to hook the grandkids on fishing Perhaps you have heard the expression — fishing is called fishing, not catching. I’ve had my share of no-catch days; but catching a lot of fish is no longer my motivation for going fishing. Don’t get me wrong, I love to catch fish, but I enjoy other aspects of the day too. I like challenging myself to make an accurate cast to a particular spot on the water, or laying a difficult cast under an overhanging branch. I often try to predict where I will get a fish to rise to my fly in a stretch of stream; and even if I don’t catch him, I feel a sense of accomplishment if I get a strike. On other days, I just smile at getting a close-up view of a deer coming down to the stream without noticing me. That usually doesn’t do it for kids. For my grandsons, fishing equates to catching. They want to catch something. It doesn’t matter if the fish are small or if we throw them all back. Numbers matter to them. I get that and it makes sense as they are figuring out if fishing is something that they are really going to like. I do all I can to make the trip a success. With my 5-year-old grandson, that means a short trip, sometimes less than a half hour if we can’t get a bite. Our trips always include his favorite snacks and drinks. We bring a bucket with a large aquarium dip net. Sunfish are the best introductory fish for new anglers. Small, feisty and not picky about what they’ll bite on, they’re perfect for kids. At this point, my LIFE on grandson is pretty good at taking his sunfish off of the hook, but initially he strugthe FLY gled with the spiny fins. After I took the fish off the hook and put it in the bucket, he would spend time watching it before using his aquarium net to return the fish to the lake. My older grandson started his trips the same way, and still enjoys snacks when we go fishing. He can fish longer, but still JIM STROGEN needs a lot of bites to hold his interest. He Fishing Columnist is good at taking the fish off the hook. He knows how to fold the spines down on a sunfish and how to thumb a crappie or bass like a pro to remove the hook. Prior to any fishing trip with my grandsons, I make it a point to scout likely spots a day or two before their visit. I’ll determine the best spots within their casting range and figure out how deep the fish have gone. I also check out the cover (dock, wall, cattails, drop off). The kids generally use a bobber and worms or mealworms; so knowing the depth is important for quick success. We’ve finally reached the point where I can even fish myself when they’re along. That is not how our trips started. One grandson at a time was the way to go. Their age difference meant different skill and attention spans. I sometimes took two rods, but I never expected to fish. I focused on my fishing partner. Sometimes, two rods came in handy since the plan of attack was throwing the bait and bobber out and waiting for the bobber to be pulled under. We would both watch our bobbers and then my fishing buddy would pick up whichever rod had the action. Now that both grandsons can run their own rods, I will use my fly rod while they are fishing with worms or mealworms. If I do hook a fish, I turn it over to them to bring to shore. They are experiencing early success with the fly rod and are motivated to try their hand at casting for fish if they see me catching them. Any fish feels bigger on a fly rod for young and old fishermen alike. They both have caught fish completely on their own with a fly rod now, and I couldn’t be prouder! I can’t wait for my first fishing trip in a year or so with my 1-year-old granddaughter.
fish out every single spot immediately. So if you want to actually enjoy fishing on a weekend like this — you’ve got to find someplace that’s hard to get to — hopefully involving some kind of hike. Consider Haigler Creek, with both stocked rainbows and a population of wild brown trout in some of the less accessible reaches. From Payson, head north on Highway 260 about 24 miles to Colcord Ranch Road. Turn right on Colcord (also FR 291). You’ll come to the Haigler Creek Trailhead after nine miles. Before that, you’ll pass Fisherman’s Point — with a steep trail leading down to the creek. You’ll also pass through a camping area, which will no doubt fill up quickly — might be filled already. But either the trailhead or Fisherman’s Point will provide access to the creek — and the hike should discourage the fair-weather anglers.
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Cracker Jack Road offers access to the East Verde River.