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Peter Aleshire

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Can we save the forest?

One stark conclusion emerged from the recent Payson session on the Four Forest Restoration Initiative — on which the future of every single Rim Country community depends. Here it is: The Forest Service has a better grasp of the needs of spotted owls than the economics of a small-tree timber industry. The Forest Service recently showcased a bold, even visionary approach to forest restoration, with a single, massive environmental analysis of 1.2 million acres — including all of Rim Country. The awesomely ambitious plan seeks to reduce tree densities from an average of nearly 700

• See Sick forest, page 9

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Fix the gulch

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Can Payson turn eyesore into a tourist attraction? by

Alexis Bechman

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Work continues on the first phases of the American Gulch walking path project. Crews are building a path on the south side of the gulch behind the Sawmill Crossing Shopping Center to create a short loop trail connecting the Sawmill Crossing to Westerly Road. The Payson Town Council recently approved several new easements to complete Phase 1 and 2 of the $42,000 project, which should be complete sometime in August, said Sheila DeSchaaf, community development director. The town is taking advantage of a grant from the Arizona Game

and Fish Department and volunteer labor for the project. Phase 1 included a short section of walkway near the Pine Country Animal Clinic on the west side of South Westerly Road and several benches. Phase 2, which is what crews are working on now, is finishing an eight-foot walkway from Main Street to Westerly, behind Canal Senior Apartments. The path will connect with existing pathways on the north and south of the gulch already installed by private businesses, such as Messinger Payson Funeral Home along the north. The project will

• See Gulch, page 2

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With firefighters breathing apparatuses failing at an “unacceptable” rate, the Payson Fire Department recently received a $334,000 grant to buy new units. Thanks to the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the PFD can buy 43 new self-contained breathing apparatus, the oxygen packs firefighters wear on their backs and breathing masks. The current packs are some 10 years old. Fire Chief David Staub said the packs have an unprecedented failure rate, with 10-25 percent failing on any given call. Firefighters wear the packs anytime they enter a hazardous atmosphere, such as a house fire and even some vehicle fires. Each repair costs the department time and money and the unre-

liable units put firefighters’ lives at risk. Luckily, no pack has ever failed on a firefighter while in a house fire, trapping them. PFD applied unsuccessfully for the grant twice before. The $334,000 grant includes $15,000 in matching funds from the town, a small price for the units, which cost $7,000 each. Staub told the council that replacing the packs was his No. 1 priority this budget year. The grant also includes money for training. Staub hopes to have the packs purchased by September and in service before the winter. The Hellsgate Fire Department in Star Valley recently received a $194,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 self-contained breathing apparatus.

The Payson Christian Clinic serves a need the founding physicians saw in their practice every day — uninsured patients. PCC started in November of 2007 with Dr. Judith Hunt, Dr. Alan Michels, and Dr. Alfonso Munoz as the volunteer attending physicians. At the time, Dr. Hunt estimated that 50 percent of the people in Payson had little or no insurance or had policies that only covered catastrophic care. “We had a number of patients coming in as self pay,” she said. “They were not bringing children in until they got very sick. They would often go to the emergency room to treat a strep throat.” Studies show Gila County has one of the highest percentage of residents without medical insurance — in a state that also ranks near the top nationally. She said before the passage of the Affordable Care Act, a lot of people simply could not qualify for insurance. “For anyone with a pre-existing condition, it was impossible,” said Hunt.

Christian Clinic mingles expert care with enduring faith

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Dr. Judith Hunt, Sheri Carey (left) and Dianna Starr work at the Christian Clinic in Payson, providing care for people without medical insurance. The doctors who volunteer their time at the clinic say although the Affordable Care Act has provided insurance for many — they’ve seen no decrease in uninsured patients seeking care in Payson.

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He’s prison bound Addiction inflicts heavy toll as Payson man racks up felonies Jonathan Ryan Thompson, 26, will serve six years for four counts of burglary and one drug possession charge. Thompson, of Payson, had 10 prior felony convictions, mostly related to drugs. In this case, a surveillance camera caught him stealing things from cars parked at Safeway in Payson. Prosecutor Calley Anderson said officers with the Payson Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle burglary on Jan. 17. During the investigation, officers identified Thompson on surveillance video and discovered that he had burglarized numerous vehicles parked next to each other at a residential complex.

He was later located at Safeway wearing the same clothes he had on in the surveillance video. Officers arrested Thompson and then discovered he had several items that were reported stolen during the burglaries, as well as methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Judge Gary Scales imposed multiple consecutive sentences in the Arizona Department of Corrections totaling six years. Thompson has 10 prior felony convictions including theft of means of transportation, unlawful use of means of transportation, burglary, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft of a credit card, identify theft, mail theft, and possession of heroin.

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Photographer DJ Craig captured this image of a monsoon storm drenching Rim Country from his perch atop the Mogollon Rim. The storms have tamed a host of wildfires burning across Northern Arizona and helped deliver one of the first near-normal rainfall totals in years. by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

The monsoon has gotten back on track, just in time to dampen a host of wildfires burning across Northern Arizona. The weekend storms brought isolated downpours across Rim Country, furious 80-mile-an-hour wind storms with an inch of rain in the Valley and relief to firefighters all over the state. The once-typical afternoon thundershower pattern should continue on into this week in Rim Country, with a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms through Thursday. The National Weather Service predicts highs in the mid 80s, lows in the lower 60s and a parade of lightning strikes and sometimes heavy rain. Other areas of the state can expect a similar pounding, especially the Valley where rainfall has caused localized flooding and wind storms have caused dangerous conditions for drivers picking through a fog of dust. The week of rain has slowed the spread of lightning-caused fires burning across the region, including a 14,500-acre blaze on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Half a dozen fires atop

the Rim between Pine and Flagstaff were started last week from lightning strikes, but slowed down as the rains fell. Crews are mostly monitoring the existing fires as they work on firebreaks to protect subdivisions. Despite a nearly-normal rainfall for the year, Gila County remains in “moderate drought” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Unfortunately, much of central and southern California remains in extreme to exceptional drought, without the benefit of the cooling, monsoon. California will likely face firestorms in coming weeks, which will prompt the federal government to shift firefighting resources to that state and away from the now, cooler, wetter Southwest. Most of Arizona now enjoys “moderate drought” conditions, with New Mexico shifting mostly into “abnormally dry” conditions. Large portions of Nevada, Colorado and Utah are enjoying their first “normal” conditions in years. SRP continues to release 26 cubic feet per second into the East Verde from the C.C. Cragin Reservoir — which has

Storms batter Phoenix but tame Rim Country wildfires

• See Monsoon returns, page 2

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From page 1 declined to 40 percent full. In Tonto Basin, Tonto Creek surged with water Sunday, going from one foot of water above Gun Creek to more than three feet or 800 cubic feet of water per second. The water level quickly dropped to normal levels that same day. At Roosevelt Lake, a vehicle went into the water at the Cholla Bay boat ramp Saturday night. Lt. Tim Scott with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office said he did not know how the vehicle ended up in the water, but no one was injured. DPS reported no major accidents in the Payson area over the weekend despite the wet weather.

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Two boys were rescued from Water Wheel Sunday night after finding themselves trapped on the wrong side of the creek during a storm. The boys, 8 and 11 years old, were playing in the area with their families when they decided to cross the normally slow flowing East Verde River. The creek flash flooded, however, trapping them on the other side around 5:40 p.m. The Beaver Valley Fire Department arrived on scene and requested assistance from Payson Fire Department, which has swift water trained firefighters, and Tonto Rim Search and Rescue. Rescuers found the boys wet and cold, but OK. Because it was getting dark and still raining, crews worried they could suffer hypo-

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thermia. Payson Fire sent several firefighters downstream with rope throw bags to toss to anyone if they slipped in and were getting carried away. Several rescuers then went upstream to see if there was a place to swim across, but the creek was running too high

to do so safely, said a Payson Fire battalion chief. Instead, TRSAR sent a rescuer across in an inflatable kayak, who then shuttled the boys safely across. Paramedics checked the boys out and released them on scene. No one was injured.

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include handicap accessible wildlife viewing areas with benches and interpretive signage explaining the ecology and history of the gulch. The project does not look like much so far, with most of the path yet to be completed. DeSchaaf said the ultimate goal is to clean up the entire length of the gulch, but that will take more time and some engineering. The town will also add a bridge at a low-water crossing at South McLane Road, which could cost a million dollars.

From Westerly to McLane, the town needs approval from the Army Corps of Engineers because it is a waterway and animal habitat that has not been channelized. DeSchaaf hinted that the town might look at approving a Community Facilities District (CFD) at an upcoming meeting to help fund some of those improvements. A CFD is a special taxing district that allows the financing of public improvements, including roads, water and sewer facilities, flood control and drainage projects. Landowners that benefit

from the improvements would pay a property tax to fund those improvements. DeSchaaf said the town has had private individuals express interest in a CFD. The town has never approved a CFD before, but the council would consider a request. On the American Gulch walkway, DeSchaaf said she has heard that residents from the Canal Senior Apartments frequently use the benches and paths already installed. “We hope it is a little bit of spark to encourage future growth,” she said. The gulch has been a planned

open space park since 2002. In hearings when the town updated its general plan in 2014, residents expressed a strong desire to see the area turned into a recreation destination to draw commercial activity back to Main Street. Staff hopes the interpretive signs will help promote preservation of the gulch as a wildlife viewing/tourism amenity rather than a barrier to development. The new loop is a link within the Payson Area Trails System, an interconnecting trail system of pathways, sidewalks and bike lanes that form an interior trail network.

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Letting it burn North Rim still on fire Lightning-caused fires atop the

Mogollon Rim mostly helping forest by

Peter Aleshire

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Monsoon storms first started a rash of fires — then turned them into a blessing. The lightning-caused fires atop the Rim last week behaved themselves despite the blustery monsoon winds, thanks to the welcome rains. Coconino National Forest fire managers mostly let the fires burn, taking advantage of the moist conditions to let the fires chew through downed trees and brush in an overgrown forest that hadn’t seen a fire in decades. The fires mostly ambled along, consuming tons of dead wood per acre — mostly without climbing up into the tightly spaced trees. Fires during the monsoon when fuels have more moisture behave very differently from fires that flare in the hot, dry months of May, June and into early July. Continued monsoon rains over the weekend further dampened the fires. The low-intensity ground fires actually benefit the forest, removing dead vegetation and small trees to release nutrients into the soil and allow new vegetation — and the trees themselves — to grow. Firefighters continued to move quickly to put out lightning-caused fires when they started close to subdivisions. So last week crews moved quickly to put out two lightning-caused fires. This included the Stump Fire, a mile northeast of Oak Creek Canyon Vista, and the Thunderstruck Fire, located approximately five miles northeast of Clints Well. The Coconino Forest last week was actively managing the following fires.

CRACKERBOX FIRE

Start Date: July 20, 2016. Location: Four miles southeast of Clints Well. Current Size: 75 acres. Resources: One engine; total of about five firefighters. Smoke: Smoke will be minimal and light, but visible to those in the immediate area of the fire, Forest Road 300 and possibly by those recreating at C.C. Cragin Reservoir. Closures: None. Operations: This fire has received a lot of moisture recently and is slowly creeping across the landscape, so not producing a lot of smoke. Crews will be monitoring the fire as it continues to burn and smolder. Activity on this fire is predicted to be low.

PINE HILL FIRE

Start Date: July 21, 2016. Location: Four miles east of Mormon Lake. Current Size: 516 acres. Resources: Two engines and one fuels crew; total of about 20 firefighters. Smoke: Predicted to disperse to the east. Smoke will be visible to those in the Mormon Lake community and those traveling along Lake Mary Road in the area of Mormon Lake. A plume of smoke may also be visible from Flagstaff. Smoke will be heaviest today and tomorrow, but should be very light and residual by Sunday. Closures: None. This U.S. Forest Service photo shows a Operations: Fire managers low-intensity ground fire, burning through conducted burnout operations the grass and debris on the forest floor, from control features (such as forest roads) over the weekend, thanks to damp, monsoon conditions. which produced noticeable smoke in the area of the fire. Fire managers plan to allow about 350 acres to burn. Activity on this fire should be minimal by Sunday as crews conduct mopup and monitoring.

EDEN FIRE

Start Date: July 27, 2016. Location: Four miles northeast of Clints Well. Current Size: 500 acres. Resources: Two engines, two crews, one fuels crew; total of about 55 firefighters. Smoke: Predicted to disperse to the east toward Jacks Canyon. Moderate smoke will be visible to travelers along State Route 87 and the Clints Well/Blue Ridge community. Closures: None. Operations: Resources will focus on preparing the fire’s perimeter by constructing hand lines in specific areas that tie in with existing forest roads to be used as control features. The fire is burning unabated between Forest Road 211K and 9746E. Fire managers these days try to let fires burn naturally when they can, depending on available resources, weather conditions, smoke impacts to the public, risk to firefighters and benefit to the landscape.

The National Park Service provided this photo of the 14,500-acre Fuller Fire burning near Point Imperial on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Some 270 firefighters are working to establish fire lines to keep the fire away from the facilities on the North Rim. So far, the fire has done more good than harm by thinning the forest. by

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The 14,500-acre Fuller Fire near Point Imperial on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon continued to burn over the weekend. The 237 firefighters on the line had it 47 percent contained — even before the monsoon storms hit this weekend. The fire kicked up late last week, but mostly on the interior in rugged, nearly inaccessible terrain. Fire managers expected continued growth to the west, but also count on help from the resumption of wet, monsoon storms throughout the region

over the weekend and on into the week. Crews spent the week preparing fuel breaks along roads on the boundaries of the fire — partly in expectation of additional fire starts from monsoon lightning strikes. The fire managers have focused on protecting built-up areas along Highway 67, the main access route to the North Rim. The highway remains open, along with the North Rim Visitor Center, Lodge and Campground; Fuller Canyon Road; Point Imperial and Cape Royal Roads; Cape Royal Trail; Cape Final Trail; Cliff Springs Trail;

and FSR 22 and Rainbow Rim Trail on the Kaibab National Forest. Crews have closed some roads and portions of the forest. That includes all Forest Service land east of Highway 67 and south of Tater Ridge Road (FSR 213) and east of House Rock Valley Road (FSR 8910). Trails that remain closed include the Arizona Trail: Lindberg Hill north to the Park boundary; Ken Patrick Trail: starting at the Uncle Jim Trail junction; Point Imperial Trail; Nankoweap Trail; Saddle Mountain Trail; and South Canyon Trail. Road closures include: FSR 610 and FSR 611.

Boy Scout District faces dissolution The Zane Grey District in Payson that supports the local Boy Scout troops may be dissolved due to a lack of administrative leaders. Two positions, the district chairman and the district commissioner, are vacant. Unless these positions are staffed, the Zane Grey District will be disbanded at the Aug. 4 district meeting. Local troops would then have to be assigned to another district, possibly Cottonwood. Without a local district, Boy Scout troops will be disadvantaged and weakened, according to the organization’s supporters. Training of new troop adult leaders, support for merit badge advancements, combined troop activities and other major district events will be transferred to another region. Boys in Scout troops are trained to develop personal character and in leadership skills. For advancements, they are required to perform service in the community. Skills are taught when Boy Scouts do their merit badge projects. There are more than 100 merit badges that can be earned; these include citizenship training, first aid, wilderness survival, engineering, dentistry, family living and physical fitness. District staffing is needed to have merit badge counselors or the boys cannot advance. Boy Scouts have made significant contributions to the Payson area. During the Rodeo-Chediski Fire, Boy Scout units cooked and fed breakfasts to evacuated families at

the Payson middle school and sent cooked food to more than 400 firefighters. They also did much of the manual labor for two weeks while the evacuation center operated. When the Scouts celebrated their 100th American birthday, they landscaped the main Payson intersection of State Highways 87 and 260. It was transformed from an eyesore of weeds and gravel by installing a watering system, planting 14 trees and shrubs with a decoration of large boulders. Payson Boy Scouts have done numerous major Eagle Scout projects. These include projects for the Time Out Shelter, schools, and the U.S. Forest Service. In the Payson Community Garden the young men have performed seven Eagle projects to help build the garden. They also provide service for widows and the needy. The vacant district positions are administrative and do not require physical participation in Scout camp-outs. People with a love of youth and desire to keep the Payson Scout troops strong can inquire or volunteer by calling Roger Kreimeyer at 928-468-1365 or Lois Grumbo at 928951-4044. Those wanting to learn more are also invited to attend a Dutch Oven Dinner and meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4 at the LDS parking lot. The LDS church is adjacent and south of the hospital, at the intersection of Ponderosa and Aero streets.

Payson man headed to prison for DUI Various drug chargers and trafficking in stolen property prompted a one-year prison term for Weslee Duke Sexton, under a sentence imposed by Superior Court Judge Gary Scales. Sexton previously pleaded guilty to four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, plus solicitation to commit trafficking in stolen property, aggravated DUI, and possession of a narcotic drug. Prosecutor Calley Anderson said Sexton’s first case dates back to Sept. 19, 2013, when detectives with the Gila County Narcotics Task Force contacted him and found him in pos-

session of heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Then in February 2014, Payson Police officers investigating a residential burglary eventually found that Sexton and other individuals pawned stolen jewelry from the residence. On May 3, 2015, P a y s o n officers again arrested Sexton for a DUI. Sexton, who was previously convicted of a misdemeanor DUI, was in violation of the requirement to have an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he drives, and therefore his offense was aggravated to a felony. Sexton’s final case occurred on

Oct. 28, 2015, when officers with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office and the Tonto Apache Police Department responded to a call regarding disorderly conduct. Sexton was arrested and taken to the Gila County Jail. After booking Sexton, officers realized he discarded a baggie of heroin in the officer’s vehicle while being transported to jail. Sexton was sentenced to one year in the Arizona Department of Corrections and will be on probation for 24 months. He must also attend substance abuse treatment and complete 360 hours of community service.

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Praying for progress on thinning plan

• July 31, 1715: A hurricane strikes the east coast of Florida, sinking 10 Spanish treasure ships and killing nearly 1,000 sailors. Although much of the gold and silver was salvaged, coins and other artifacts occasionally wash up on Florida beaches. • Aug. 2, 1776: Members of Congress sign an enlarged copy of the Declaration of Independence. Fifty-six delegates signed the document, going by state from north to south, beginning with New Hampshire and ending with Georgia. • Aug. 1, 1966: Charles Whitman goes on a shooting spree at the University of Texas, killing 14 people and wounding 31 from atop a 300-foot tower. He had told his doctor that he was thinking about shooting people from the tower with a rifle, but the doctor never followed up.

How does the prayer go? “Dear Lord: Give me patience. “Now would be good.” Well, that’s a useful prayer when dealing with the U.S. Forest Service. We alternate between hope and despair, when it comes to the Four Forest Restoration Initiative. The recent session in Payson on the draft of the environmental assessment of thinning projects on 1.2 million acres of forest surrounding Rim Country offers a case in point. The Forest Service wants to do a single, massive environmental assessment in the complex mix of ponderosa pine, oak, pinyon-juniper and riparian forests. The assessment would lay out a blueprint for restoring the desperately crowded, fire-prone, unhealthy forest. This overarching blueprint would then make it possible to much more quickly approve individual thinning projects over the course of the next 10 years. Under the old system, the Forest Service would do a one- or two- or three-year environmental assessment for each and every project. The draft of the environmental assessment demonstrates the urgent need for the project. About two-thirds of the forest surrounding our communities have become so thick and sickly that they’re prone to crown fires. These high intensity fires rush from treetop to treetop along interlocking branches. They can consume whole towns at a gulp and they burn so hot they can fuse the soil and perhaps permanently destroy the ponderosa pine forests. They also pose dreadfully dangerous conditions for firefighters seeking to protect us. The report indicated that only about 25 percent of the 1,400 miles of streams in Rim Country are healthy and resilient. Mind you, the riparian areas account for much of the biological diversity and attraction of the region. Roughly 90 percent of the wildlife species in the forest rely on these riparian areas for some critical portion of their life cycle. They also remain critical for sustaining the region’s tourist economy — not to mention soothing the souls of we locals. About 20 percent of the stream frontage has died — the rest is dwindling. The list goes on and on: The report makes a compelling case for the 4FRI combination of controlled burns, managed wildfires and thinning projects carried out by timber companies who can make money on the hundreds of millions of small trees choking the forest. The report said the average tree density is about 700 trees per acre across 1 million acres. The project calls for reducing that density to somewhere between 11 and 125 trees per acre. That means we need to find some way to remove, and if possible, make use of an astonishing 600 million trees. The 4FRI draft environmental assessment for Rim Country finally tackles the problem on something approaching the necessary scale. Well, that’s great. This makes all kinds of sense. Of course, we’ve been waiting for Gidot — and the Forest Service — to get the project off and running for five or six years already. So waiting another two years to finish the environmental assessment so we can actually get on with the cutting makes us want to yank out our few remaining tufts of hair. But wait: That’s not the bad part. The Forest Service is on its second 4FRI contractor — Good Earth Power. The first contractor spent two years screwing around and doing nothing before convincing the Forest Service to turn the project over to Good Earth. The new contractor made lots of glittering promises, but the Middle East-based company had never operated on the scale necessary to thin millions of acres. They have understandably struggled to build mills, field a fleet of trucks, hire thinning crews and work out the complicated economics of making money on the small trees causing all the problems. Fortunately, the Eastern Arizona Counties Association has taken up the cause of a struggling collection of smallwood mills and processors in the White Mountains. They have scrambled to take on contracts for existing thinning projects Good Earth doesn’t have the resources to fulfill. So far, the White Mountain group has actually thinned far more acreage than Good Earth. Clearly, the Forest Service needs to tackle the economics of thinning with as much dogged determination and attention to detail as it has devoted to spotted owl foraging and nesting habits. The large-scale environmental assessment is a bold and visionary approach — but it’s all just a stack of paper on a shelf if the Forest Service can’t figure out how to foster the creation of a small-tree wood products industry. So we’re praying. We’re praying for the Forest Service. We’re praying for Good Earth AZ. We’re praying for a wet monsoon and snow all winter. But we must confess: We’re not praying patiently.

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Don’t lock out high school students Editor: If Gila Community College is concerned about enrollment, why did it schedule its summer semester to start two weeks before graduation at the high school? That locked the graduating seniors out of taking summer courses at the college. Carol Stanton

Story skillfully reported Editor: I am writing to congratulate your paper on the July 26th story — “Prosecutors say shooting was self-defense” — by Alexis Bechman which appeared in that edition of the Payson Roundup. This must have been a difficult story to both research and write as the tale was tragic and involved. However, Ms. Bechman did an incredible job of staying factual and yet providing the sort of detail that could allow our community to understand why the prosecutor acted as he did. It is this level of reporting that has caused me to just renew my subscription for another two years. Ms. Bechman is to be commended for her professionalism and skill as a reporter and you share that distinction as her publisher. Keep up the great work. Forrest Phillips

Roundup to be commended Editor: While attending the book fair Saturday, July 23 at GCC, I was given a complimentary copy of the Roundup. You are to be commended for providing the communities you serve with stories across a variety of topics important to them. While times are certainly challenging for print media, it continues to play a vital role in maintaining our democratic way of life, probing the issues of the day and bringing them to the citizenry in print and online. Indeed, in smaller communities news gathering and reporting of local matters is to a large extent left to the local newspaper alone. More than 225 years ago Edmund Burke famously called the Fourth Estate the most important. Nothing has changed his assessment. Alan Fisher

Boosterism vs. journalism Editor: All newspapers tread a fine line between boosterism and journalism. During the six years that it has reported on Payson’s efforts to bring an ASU campus to town, the Roundup has repeatedly crossed that line. For example, if early “reports” had been accurate, Payson would already be home to several thousand ASU students. The RCEA would not be tapping funds from the selling of the hospital because the mayor had sufficient private pledges. Most recently, it was reported that the Board of Regents would be signing a deal with Payson at their June meeting. No such signing; in fact, no such discussion. As a former university professor, nothing would please me more than to have Payson be the home to a college campus. Unfortunately, I believe the plan to accomplish this has been quite flawed and

the Roundup coverage even more so. General standards of journalism — double sourcing, public sources, named sources, research including keeping close track of the Lake Havasu campus experiment — have been all but nonexistent. In an attempt to add a little reportorial balance, and to better serve the populace, I suggest that the paper investigate and report on the following four questions: 1. Do the people of Payson want an ASU campus in their town? It seems clear that some do. Yet, these are the same folks who supported both the YMCA and a new courthouse on Main Street. Only when the people of Payson forced those issues to a plebiscite did it become clear that the citizens’ view of what was best for the town differed from those of their representatives. You need not be too much of a cynic to believe that the establishment of the Rim Country Educational Alliance was a legal dodge to avoid having to directly ask the citizens of Payson what they wanted. 2. Do the people of Payson want an independent duchy in the middle of town? According to the Roundup’s (former) publisher: “The SLE is not part of either town, they are their own entity. They have every power and legal right to sign contracts and legal papers. No, you can’t vote for them because no one “lives” on the 300 acres. In effect, the SLE is its own town with its own council. Payson and Star Valley have no say in what they do and, in turn, no liability.” 3. Where’s the money and whose money is it? For years the town was told that the mayor had pledges of hundreds of millions of dollars, yet every time money was needed he ended up running a benefit. With the selling of the hospital to Banner, $40 million was added to the hospital foundation and those funds are now being used in support of some (unspecified) Payson college campus. Even assuming all this is legal, the appearance is certainly less than open, clean government. 4. What education model supports 6,000 students in Payson? There was never a good answer to this question. No studies as to whether ASU would support this, the town could support 6,000 students, how they would be recruited. Of course, ASU has considerably lowered the bar though the RCEA insists its “vision” remains a 6,000-student campus. Given the past six years, is there any evidence that the RCEA vision is 20-20? Howard Levine Editor’s note: Mr. Levine raises excellent points. Just to clarify, the Roundup reported that the ASU representatives would talk to the Board of Regents about the proposed Payson campus in an executive session at a recent meet ing. That did happen we’re told, but no one has publicly reported on the result of the discussion. The Roundup has reported on the statements of both ASU officials and people behind the project. We have also reported criticisms and challenges. As it turns out, the claims and timelines of the people supporting the project have repeatedly slipped. We remain convinced the university project would benefit Payson, but have come to share the skepticism about many of the claims of the project backers.

Reveal party labels Editor: I, along with many others, believe everyone running for Payson mayor or town council should reveal their national party affiliation. Remember what happened when tea partiers got elected to our school board? I do. Deb Paulk

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TOWN OF PAYSON 303 N. Beeline Highway Phone: (928) 474-5242 Mayor - Kenny Evans kevans@paysonaz.gov Fred Carpenter fcarpenter@paysonaz.gov Su Connell sconnell@paysonaz.gov Rick Croy rcroy@paysonaz.gov Chris Higgins chiggins@paysonaz.gov Michael Hughes mhughes@paysonaz.gov John Wilson jwilson@paysonaz.gov TOWN OF STAR VALLEY 3675 East Highway 260 Phone: (928) 472-7752 Mayor Ronnie McDaniel rmcdaniel@ci.star-valley. az.us George Binney gbinney@ci.star-valley.az.us Gary Coon gcoon@ci.star-valley.az.us Barbara Hartwell bhartwell@ci.star-valley. az.us Paty Henderson patyhenderson@yahoo.com Bob O’Connor boconnor@ci.star-valley. az.us Andy McKinney amckinney@ci.star-valley. az.us GILA COUNTY Supervisor, District One Tommie Martin 610 E. Hwy. 260, Payson Phone: (928) 474-2029 tmartin@gilacountyaz. gov STATE Sen. Sylvia Allen R-District Five (602) 926-5219 sallen@azleg.gov 1700 W. Washington Room 307 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Rep. Brenda Barton R-District Five bbarton@azleg.gov (602) 926-4129 1700 W. Washington Room 123 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Rep. Bob Thorpe R-District Five rthorpe@azleg.gov (602) 926-5409 1700 W. Washington Room 338 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Rep. Paul Gosar, D.D.S. R-Arizona 4th Congressional District (202) 225-2315 504 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 http://gosar.house.gov

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wouldn’t have to provide insurance. The loss of income made “We saw people quit their it impossible for these patients jobs in order to qualify for to afford the premiums, let AHCCCS,” the mostly federal- alone the deductibles and outly funded Arizona Health Care of-pocket requirements. She said the $1,700 penalCost Containment System to provide medical care for low-in- ty uninsured Americans face if they don’t get coverage is still come residents much less than the Nationally, an $6,500 deductible estimated 20 milmany plans charge lion Americans before they will gained coverpay for care. age through the “Patients think Affordable Care it’s a bargain to not Act. get the insurance,” That reduced A SICK said Dr. Hunt, the percentage of SYSTEM “People are still Americans withsaying a $1,700 out insurance from fine is a bargain to about 17 percent to about 11 percent, according have to pay when the average deductible is $6,500.” to independent estimates. Dr. Hunt said she doesn’t However, people in rural counties like Gila County have agree with that logic, given the faced increasing problems in enormous expense of medifinding local plans through the cal care when something goes federal insurance exchange. wrong. She noted that one of the And when they do find a plan, goals of PCC is to get patients they often discover most doc- onto an insurance plan. “If someone is intimidated tors in small, rural communities by AHCCCS or Kids Care, we will not accept the coverage. Moreover, studies suggest have a counselor available,” that people who did get cover- she said. age through the plans on the Whole body healing exchange require more medical care than people who get “Mind, body and soul healing their coverage through work- — That’s our ministry,” said based plans. Apparently, many Dr. Hunt, adding “All three of healthy young people have us believe in healing the whole decided to pay the fine and body.” not get insurance, gambling on She said whole body care staying healthy. means the volunteer doctors Dr. Hunt said despite the and nurses not only take care passage of the Affordable Care of a patient’s physical needs Act, she’s seen little change in — they take care of a patient’s the number or coverage for peo- mental and spiritual needs in ple coming to the clinic. Many a licensed and state-inspected remain uninsured or under-in- facility. sured. She thinks about half of “We offer ‘whole person Payson residents still lack suf- care.’ We offer spiritual care ficient insurance, based on the including prayer if this is what a flow of patients into the clinic. patient would feel to be helpful. Dr. Hunt said some of the We don’t encourage patients clinic’s patients qualified for to talk about their spiritual insurance thanks to the remov- beliefs. Instead we ask a spiral of provisions that allowed itual history, no different than insurance companies to refuse a past medical history. In this to cover pre-existing condi- way, patients understand that tions. However, others had their we see them as whole people. hours cut at work so employers If a spiritual need is brought

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up by the patient, we take this need to be equally serious as other medical needs. All spiritual care is patient-driven.” Dr. Hunt, along with Michels and Munoz, volunteers all of her time at the clinic, although she also maintains her own practice. Dr. Michels, had practiced in Payson for many years and consistently wins the “Best of Payson” award as the best known and respected physician in Rim Country, in a poll by Roundup readers. A former emergency room nurse, Dr. Michels volunteers time for a variety of groups and causes. Dr. Munoz has also served Rim Country for years and has donated both time and money to the Gila Community College nursing program, to help Rim Country students pursue careers in medicine. All three of the doctors who sustain the clinic with their many volunteer hours also maintain their own practices in town. Dr. Hunt said the Christian Clinic offers not only annual check ups, minor outpatient procedures, and help finding an insurance plan that fits a patient’s needs, the clinic will encourage a patient to talk about their spiritual beliefs. “We feel comfortable in addressing faith backgrounds,” said Hunt. “We know that is important in the healing process. They will pray with patients if they feel comfortable.” In a time when technology has overwhelmed the personal touch in healing, Hunt and her fellow doctors say combining medical care with faith makes all the difference to the patients as well as each other. The National Institutes of Health reports research showing that 65 percent of patients thought it a good idea for doctors to speak to them about their spiritual beliefs. On the flip side, those same patients said only 10 percent of their

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Hunt said if a patient does not feel comfortable talking about faith, that’s fine too. “It’s totally patient-driven,” said Hunt. “Anyone who doesn’t want to pray, we love to help, too.” Dr. Hunt said at PCC, the spiritual healing doesn’t stop with the patients; the doctors take time out of their schedule to meet with Gale Dawson, a chaplain who volunteers his time help the clinic. He works with both the patients and with the volunteer staff. “It’s sometimes the most important thing he does,” said Hunt. The physicians also train residents in spiritual healing. “We have students all the time,” said Hunt. “Students that identify us on the website. Students that rotate with us. Nursing students. Paramedic and PA students. Any student of medicine. They are coming here to learn how to integrate whole person care.”

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Dr. Judith Hunt volunteers her time in the Payson Christian Clinic, which has up-to-date equipment and facilities thanks to many donations.

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Gila County SNAP-Ed, HAPI aid healthy schools, communities Gila County As students head back to school, the Gila County SNAPEd program is working to support community health in area schools and throughout Gila County. “We know that the health decisions that we make every day are influenced by where we live, where we learn, and where we work,” explains Bethany Cheney, community health policy analyst at Gila County. In addition to providing nutrition education, SNAP-Ed works to make communitywide improvements that support health. Gila County secured the multi-year funding for SNAP-Ed in October 2015. “Any time we can make it easier for folks to live healthier in Gila County, it’s a win for everyone,” says District 2 Supervisor Mike Pastor. “By creating more opportunities for residents to be active and increasing access to healthy foods, we can have a big impact.” “The Payson Unified School District is recognized as a superstar in the state for its efforts to improve student wellness,” notes Cheney. Gila County SNAP-Ed collaborates with PUSD’s school health advisory council — a group of students, school personnel, community members, from

and local businesses — that works to refine district policies so that they best support student health. One of the focus areas the council has prioritized is identifying more opportunities to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Cheney explains that schools nationwide are getting creative to accomplish what they need to academically, while still providing time for students to be active during the day. For example, this could include implementing physical activity breaks in the classroom after long periods of instruction. While Adrienne Udarbe, MS, RDN, director of Pinnacle Prevention, says that the ideal is mandatory physical education every school day, short physical activity breaks are a step in the right direction. Another way to offer more physical activity opportunities is by opening up school grounds for community use. Cheney has collaborated with Miami Superintendent Sherry Dorathy to support the district’s efforts to build a new playground and create a trail system around Miami schools. Udarbe and Pinnacle Prevention support Gila County’s efforts with both Snap-Ed and HAPI (The Health in Arizona Policies Initiative). HAPI and SNAP-Ed comple-

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The Payson Unified School District’s Student Wellness Fair promotes student health and that of their families. ment one another, working to make the “healthy choice the easy choice” and promote health improvements where people live. Both programs aim to ensure Gila County residents have access to things like healthy food and safe places to exercise. This includes efforts like working with the Payson Farmers Market founders to allow vendors to accept SNAP

benefits at the market. In the upcoming school year at the Miami Unified School District, SNAP-Ed will provide monthly nutrition education for pre-K through 12th grade. For students at Little Vandals Preschool, this will include interactive physical activity and classroom exercises designed to help them become more familiar with fruits and

vegetables. SNAP-Ed educators might ask the children about their favorite vegetables, talk about what color they are, and discuss how they grow. “At this early age we’re really just working to establish a connection back with food and where it comes from,” says Cheney. Students at Julia Randall Elementary School in Payson

Library resources can help with back to school stress Gila County Free online resources from the Gila County Library District can help ease the transition back into school this fall. The Gila County Library District provides access to targeted learning centers that give residents of all ages easy, one-stop access to relevant interactive tutorials, practice tests and e-books. For example, Learning Express Library provides an opportunity for students and their families to help take the stress and cost out of preparing for college readiness tests. The ACT and SAT are standardized tests widely used for college admissions in the United States. The official practice tests for these two important high school assessment tests are available at no cost in the “College Prep Center” in Learning Express Library. For sophomores and juniors, Learning Express Library also has resources for the PSAT. In addition to the online practice tests to help students prepare for college, there are downloadable practice booklets, e-books and more. The College Prep Center is one of eight learning centers on Learning Express Library. All are free of charge and do not require a library card. Users must have Internet access and will be asked to create a login. Other learning centers include the Adult Learning Center, Career Center, School Center, College Center, Computer Skills Center, High School Equivalency Center, and Resources in Spanish. For from

elementary school students who might benefit from some review after a summer off, the School Center has skills practice in fourth-grade geometry and informational reading. “In partnership with the Arizona State Library, our Gila County Library District has been working hard to provide resources like this one for free to residents,” says District 3 Supervisor John Marcanti. “We hope these resources help give a leg up to residents looking to prepare for college or test for professional certifications like a commercial driver’s license.” Search “Gila County Library” or go to the Gila County Library District website at www.gcldaz.org/ and look for the “Learning Express Library” icon at the bottom left corner of the screen. See below for more information about select Learning Express Library learning centers: School Center: The resources here can help students in elementary, middle and high school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects. Career Center: Are you preparing for a professional

exam? Are you curious about a particular occupation or looking to improve your workplace skills? Choose the Career Center and begin your path to a bright future. High School Equivalency Center: Earning a high school equivalency credential can open the door to better income, a more fulfilling job, and a college education. If you are preparing for the GED test, HiSET or TASC exams, the practice tests, interactive tutorials, and e-books will help reach your goal. Computer Skills: Video courses are the fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer. Use the materials in this center to learn the basics of computers, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design, and more. Popular Software Tutorials: If you’re looking to keep up, stay competitive or get ahead, you’ll need to know how to use today’s most popular computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. These easy-to-use courses will teach you everything you need to know and help make your goals a reality — all designed to fit your current skill level and schedule. Computer and Internet Basics: The fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer is with video tutorials. Now you can learn computer basics quickly and become comfortable with everything your computer has to offer.

will also enjoy nutrition education from Snap-Ed this year. HAPI efforts have also allowed the county to purchase FitnessGram software for some Gila County schools. The software helps students track their performance and make improvements for the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. The software also gives schools a baseline to work from, demonstrating where the schools might improve their physical activity programs. Cheney has been working on the proposed Pinal Creek Trail Project in Southern Gila County for a 18 months now. She works closely with a small group of committed community members on the Pinal Creek Trail Committee and they are determined to get the trail constructed. The committee has identified a pilot section and is currently working to build the first section of the trail. “The collective efforts of SNAP-Ed and HAPI provide unique partnerships that allow us to have a greater influence on health across Gila County in many different settings,” says Udarbe. For more information on any of the services offered through SNAP-Ed or HAPI, contact Bethany Cheney at the Gila County Health Department at 928-200-3923. Gila County Nursing Services offers free vaccinations to everyone 18 years of age and under. There is no co-pay or office visit fee. Services in Payson are available on a walk-in basis. For questions or more information, call 928474-7180. The address is 107 W. Frontier St. in Payson. Metro Creative Services photo

Nursing Services provide care for all ages Gila County This time of year, people tend to think of immunizations when they think of Gila County’s Public Health Department. While the county’s immunization services are vital, Gila County Nursing Services also works closely with local schools to provide training and support that help ensure children have a healthy, successful school year. Ginnie Scales, RN, health services program manager for Gila County, explains that in addition to providing immunization services, Nursing Services also works with school nurses to help them prepare for the school year. Across the county, Nursing Services staff holds trainings on how to conduct hearing and vision tests. At the Gila Pueblo Campus of Gila Community College, they administer TB skin tests for the school’s nursing programs. Beyond the schools, Nursing Services works with many other community groups, wherever there is a need. For example, in Payson they provide TB skin tests in collaboration with Native Air and in Payson care facilities. Gila County Nursing Services offers free vaccinations to everyone 18 years of age and under. There is no co-pay or office visit fee. “The highly-trained staff at Nursing Services and the care that they provide are such assets to our community,” says District 1 Supervisor Tommie Martin. “With both preventative care and education, they help keep Gila County residents safe and healthy.” In addition to the required school immunizations for kindergarten and sixth grade, they offer many recommended vaccines, such as Meningococcal B. Scales explains that the Meningococcal B vaccine is now recommended from

for children ages 16, 17 and 18 who may be looking to go to college. Released in October 2014, it protects against Meningococcal B, which has been responsible for five outbreaks between 2013 and 2016, some of them deadly, at college campuses throughout the country. “We’ve been providing these services for many, many years,” says Scales. “We have a lot of years of service behind us.” Scales is proud that patients frequently compliment her staff. “My staff will take time out to help everybody. They’re very knowledgeable,” says Scales. “Patients get used to us and they just keep coming back. Our staff is very friendly.” She also explains that Gila County Nursing Services provides care for patients across the lifespan. “It’s like a one-stop shop. We can cover everybody,” she says. Patient education is also a very important piece of their work. Just a few of the vaccines available at Gila County Nursing Services include: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) Hepatitis B IPV (Polio) HIB (Haemophilus Influenza Type B) Hepatitis A PCV (Pneumococcal 13) MMR (Measles, mumps and rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox) MCV (Quadrivalent Meningococcal) HPV (Human papillomavirus) MCV-B (Meningococcal SerogroupB) Flu Services in Payson are available on a walk-in basis. For questions or more information, call 928-474-7180. The address is 107 W. Frontier St. in Payson.

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Tomatoes – a New World phenom that scared people Given the history of the humble with the tomato — is it a fruit or a tomato, it’s a wonder they’ll let them vegetable? into a salad without a green card. The good old U.S. Supreme Court The tomato is a Mesoamerica immi- had to weigh in on that question in grant, which burst onto European 1887. Seems the U.S. had imposed a tables in the 1500s. It has ubiquitously hefty tariff on vegetables but not on assimilated into just about every cul- fruits. The U.S. wanted to raise money ture’s cuisine — all the while greatly on the backs of the hardworking tomaimproving our health. to, so attorneys took the question to Who could imagine pasta without the court. marinara sauce? Once again: The tomato posed a How about pizza without tomato puzzle. Botanically, the tomato has all sauce? the makings of a fruit. But mostly we And Greek salad just wouldn’t work use it as a vegetable. In other words, without the tomato. it’s only eaten during dinner — not Even in the states, the immigrant really for dessert. tomato perks up And so the a grilled cheese Supreme Court sandwich and ruled the healthy The yields a tomato orb a vegetable. Healthy soup bowl brimSince then, ming with comfort we’ve benefitfood on a chilly ed from liberally fall day. adding tomatoes by Michele Nelson But when the to everything. tomato first came The National onto the scene after the Spanish con- Center for Biotechnology Information quered the Aztecs, Europeans put it said, “Regular consumption of into the deadly nightshade category. tomatoes has been associated with Europeans believed, witches and sor- decreased risk of chronic degenerative cerers used the deadly nightshade to diseases.” turn themselves into werewolves. The NCBI found out that the antiSo they called the tomato the “wolf oxidant molecules in tomatoes such as peach.” carotenoids, ascorbic acid, vitamin E And so the poor tomato faced ste- and C, and phenol compounds such as flavonoids could be increased through reotyping and discrimination. Moreover, the Italians believed the breeding. Researchers found that the tomato poisonous. So Italians initially varieties New Girl, Jet Star, Fantastic grew tomatoes solely as decorative and First Lady had more nutrients, whether grown organically or convenplants. It all goes back to lumping the toma- tionally. to into the deadly nightshade family. Some of the diseases tomatoes help It’s got “deadly” in the name for a rea- include cancer, blood pressure, heart son. Belladonna, kissing cousin to the health, diabetes, eye and skin health. tomato, has a poisonous reputation. On top of all that good news, tomaBut it can also heal if used correctly. toes pack a bunch of nutrition in a Confusing. Even today, people on compact, low-calorie package. One one side of the aisle say tomato leaves tomato has 22 calories, zero grams of are poisonous while others say they fat, five grams of carbs and one gram are edible. of protein. I go with too bitter. I like the low calorie part the best. In any case, until cooks got a litEven better, cooking tomatoes tle more adventurous, Europeans actually increases the healthy goodremained cautious about the fruit, seg- ness. Cooked tomatoes have more regating it in the garden. lutein and zeaxanthin than sun-dried But that brings me to another issue or fresh tomatoes.

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Remember safety basics as school resumes Gila County In the midst of the flurry of activity that accompanies heading back to school, it’s worthwhile to take a few moments to review some basic safety tips for grown-ups and children. from

School bus safety According to the National Safety Council (NSC), school buses are the safest way for children to get to and from school. The NSC asserts, “Riding a bus to school is 13 times safer than riding in the family vehicle and 10 times safer than walking.” If bus service is available, the NSC urges that students should take the bus. Review school bus safety for both children and motorists at the beginning of the school year. • Motorists must stop for a school bus with flashing yellow or red lights and an extended stop sign. Drivers in both directions are required to stop their vehicles and wait until the lights go off, the stop sign is no longer extended, and the bus is moving before they can start driving again. • When crossing in front of a school bus, you should always be able to see the bus driver and the bus driver should always be able to see you. Remind children to leave about 10 feet between them and the bus when crossing. Drivers should stop far enough from the bus stop to allow children to cross safely. • When driving behind a school bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind another car. Prevent backpack-related injuries • According to the American Chiropractic Association, a backpack should weigh no more than 10 percent of your child’s body weight. • Ask your children to use both straps when wearing their

backpack to help evenly distribute the weight on their shoulders. • Select a backpack that fits your child correctly: not longer or wider than their torso and never hanging below their waist by more than four inches. Biking safely to school The most frequent cause of collision between a bike and a vehicle is a motorist turning left in front of a bicycle. • When passing a cyclist, NSC recommends allowing three feet between your car and the rider. • When making a righthand turn and a bicyclist is approaching from behind on your right, allow them to move through the intersection first. • Remember to be especially alert in residential neighborhoods and school zones. • Be sure to check your side mirror before opening the car door to check for bicycles. • Remind children to ride with traffic, on the right side of the road in single file. When walking, teach children to take the sidewalk when possible or walk on the street facing traffic.

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At the grocery store, tomatoes on the vine seem much more appealing than loose ones, maybe having green vines attached to red tomatoes just looks fresher and more appetizing. So, after fighting for acceptance, the humble tomato from South America has conquered bias and prejudice to now adds color and good health to our lives. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup http://heatherchristo.com/ Makes 8 servings 6 pounds tomatoes (if on vine still, just roast on the vine) (Also, Costco conveniently sells 2-pound boxes of campari tomatoes on the vine) 8 garlic cloves, whole in paper 1/2 cup of olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 2 large yellow onions (roughly chopped)

A handful of basil 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream Kosher salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange tomatoes and garlic on a sheet pan. Drizzle the tomatoes with 1/2 cup of olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Roast tomatoes and garlic in the oven for 30 minutes, and then remove pan from the oven to cool. In a soup pot, melt butter and add chopped onions. Sweat until tender (it is OK if they begin to caramelize). Squeeze the roasted garlic from the paper, and remove all of the stems and vines from the roasted tomatoes.

Dump all of the tomatoes, garlic and juice into the soup pot with the onions. Add the handful of basil. Add the chicken stock. Turn the heat to medium-high, and let the soup cook for about 15 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until completely smooth. Stir in (do not blend) the heavy cream. Now is the time to season to taste. I used about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt for the very sweet tomatoes I used, but let your own palate be the judge. Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil or shaved Parmesan.

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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

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Mostly cloudy, 70% chance for rain

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Precipitation 2016 thru today 9.79 30-year Avg. thru July 10.89

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Dominant pollen: Ragweed-Chenopods-Grasses 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.

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assessed a $5 late fee. No entry applications will be accepted after Aug. 15. The registration materials must include the parade application, narration script for announcers, entry fee, signed release, waiver of liability and proof of insurance. The fees: $200 for political entries; $30 for businesses and individuals; $15 for non-profits; no charge for school, rodeo royalty or veterans’ entries. The fee may be paid by check or money order made out to Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country and mailed to P.O. Box 2507, Payson, AZ, 85547. Entry fees are non-refundable.

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la bean, sea salt caramel and banana Dulce de Leche, strawberry cheesecake. She also has two sorbet flavors, mango and raspberry. The sorbets are lactose free. Acord will be rotating through more than 20 flavors of sorbet and gelato. Prices start at $3.49 for a small scoop. In the future, Acord plans to offer ice cream sandwiches and hot fudge sundaes.

Country Charm will continue to sell homemade fudge. Acord has more than 120 fudge recipes. She also sells hand-dipped truffles, gourmet popcorn, nostalgic and novelty candy, coffee and espresso. Country Charm Fudge is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.paysonfudge.com or call (928) 978-0640.

O B I T U A R Y Bert E. Conner (1933-2016)

Bert E. Conner, 82 of Payson, Arizona passed away at the Payson Care Center on Monday, July 25, 2016 of complications due to Alzheimer’s. Born on August 18, 1933 in Owensboro, Kentucky to B.E. and Lucille (French) Conner. Bert served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1952 - 1956 aboard the USS Oriskany, and afterward, enjoyed a 30-year career with the U.S. Forest Service stationed on the national forests of Las Padres, Shasta- Trinity, and Modoc in California, as well as the Willamette forest in the state of Oregon. Upon retirement, Bert enjoyed RV-ing and camp hosting with his wife Norma, until making their permanent home in Arizona (Fountain Hills and Payson). Friends and family alike can testify that Bert loved to talk and was known for his sense of humor, entertaining stories and classic one-liners. Bert will be remembered

as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Norma; daughter, Kerri Pajutee (Tarmo); sons, Michael and Jeff Conner, grandson, Nathan Pajutee. He was a man of faith, believing in the power and strength of his Savior Jesus Christ’s love and the beauty and peace that would await him in heaven after his passing. Memorial service, including military honors, will be held at Messinger Payson Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. His body will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona - Cave Creek. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Hospice Compassus of Payson, AZ for their excellent care and compassion shown to Bert in his final days. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at (m. Alz.org).

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Sick forest needs saving took up the cause of a struggling, wood products industry in the White Mountains, created by an earlier Forest Service restoration effort called trees per acre to somewhere between 11 and the White Mountains Stewardship Program. In 125 trees per acre. The Forest Service would that earlier effort, the Forest Service promised achieve this transformation through a combinato provide an $800 per-acre subsidy and contion of logging, controlled burns and managed tracts for 15,000 acres annually. Backers hoped wildfires. the stewardship program would create a wood The plan would save a sickly forest, accordproducts industry that could thrive on the small ing to the draft of the environmental analysis trees now choking the forest. presented at the Payson session. The unprecThe White Mountain Stewardship Program edented thinning project would dramatically ultimately thinned about 50,000 acres, but only reduce fire danger, save or restore some 200 managed about 5,000 acres annually because springs and 500 miles of streams and benefit a the Forest Service couldn’t consistently come host of endangered species. Moreover, the plan would break with decades up with the $800 per-acre subsidy. Nonetheless, some of those thinning projects played a key of torturous piecemeal environmental analysis. role in stopping crown fires bearing down on The project-by-project approach has created a Springerville and Alpine during two major fires. dangerously unhealthy forest and smothered The award of the 4FRI contract to Good the timber industry in Arizona. The new, largeEarth for a time promised to starve the nascent scale process promises to streamline forest reswood products industry in the White Mountains toration efforts. of trees. But the Eastern Arizona Counties The analysis underscored the desperate Organization pressured the Forest Service to shape of the forest, after a century of grazing, award “bridge” contracts to keep the existing fire suppression and big-tree logging. small-wood mills and loggers in business. In a healthy forest, patches of trees are Berlioux provided a summary of projects separated by grassy, open spaces. That means actually completed a soil-sterilizing, between 2010 and July town-destroying crown of 2016 to underscore fire cannot move easily the need to keep mulfrom one tree to anothtiple contractors super. However, currently plied with wood — not a terrifying two-thirds just 4FRI. of the forests surroundIn June, Good ing Payson are so thick Earth thinned 238 with trees they’re subacres while “other” ject to crown fires. contractors thinned The only portions 2,175 acres, according safe from crown fires to Berlioux’s report. are the 70,000 acres In June, Good Earth that have already thinned 117 acres and burned so hot that the other contractors they’ve become biologithinned 3,728 acres. cal deserts. The Forest Service Moreover, about issued an update on all half of the 400 known the restoration efforts springs in the 1.2-milin 4FRI since 2010. lion-acre study area The tally includes are drying up, either 136,000 acres mechanbecause of the drought ically thinned and or because the thickets 250,000 acres thinned of trees suck up every through controlled drop of water. Out burns and managed of the 1,200 miles of wildfires. streams, only about a So far in 2016, quarter are considered the tally includes an “properly functionestimated 130,000 ing.” About 182 miles acres, according to the of streams are “non Forest Service update. functioning” — which That includes 2,781 means they’ve died. acres thinned by Good So thinning and Earth, 47,000 acres prescribed fires remain almost the only way Photo courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service treated with controlled burns and 80,000 acres to save the forest, the The Fuller Fire near the Grand Canyon has report concluded. affected areas that haven’t burned in 200 years treated by letting wild— but wet conditions have kept it from causing fires burn when condiSo what’s not to serious damage. tions allow. love about the 4FRI Currently, Good crusade? Earth has 52,000 acres cleared for thinning Here it is: The Forest Service seems nearly under its contract. All the other contractors clueless when it comes to finding a contrachave 33,000 acres under contract. tor. At the Payson session, top Forest Service Forest Service officials at the Payson meetofficials conceded privately that after years of ing agreed the initial contract awards didn’t effort, thinning projects are creeping along like adequately consider the complexity of creating a bark beetle on a sequoia. a wood-products industry that could make Currently, Good Earth Power Arizona has a money on millions of tons of small trees. contract to thin some 300,000 acres covered by They say the analysis of the 1.2 million the first large-scale environmental analysis. But Good Earth has struggled to build mills, acquire second phase will do better. That includes a fleet of logging trucks and actually get into the working with additional contractors. The White Mountain group offers one example. Another forest to thin approved projects. The company case closer to home involves the effort to thin was supposed to thin 30,000 acres annually, the 64,000-acre watershed of the C.C. Cragin but has so far actually completed thinning projReservoir. Payson, the Salt River Project and ects on about 7,000 acres, according to Forest the National Forest Foundation have teamed Service officials. with the Coconino National Forest to thin the By contrast, a scrappy group of competiwatershed. They fear a crown fire now would tors in the White Mountains has thinned far cause so much subsequent erosion it would fill more acres, although it has far fewer projects the reservoir with mud. approved, according to Pascal Berlioux, execIt can’t come soon enough. utive director of the Eastern Arizona Counties Currently, firefighters are heaving a sigh of Organization. relief with the revival of the monsoon. In one Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin is of the few years of near-normal rainfall in a one of the leading lights in the Eastern Arizona decade, fire crews have let fires burn along the Counties Organization and has been involved in damp forest floor on tens of thousands of acres. the push for 4FRI restoration thinning from the However, just finishing the environmental start. She became a critic of the Forest Service’s contracting process when it first picked Pioneer analysis for the 1.2 million acres of tinderbox Forest Products. After two years of inaction, the trees in which Rim Country sits will take anothForest Service agreed to transfer the contract to er two years. Then the thinning starts. Good Earth. If the Forest Service can find a contractor. The Eastern Arizona Counties Organization From page 1

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Devils face challenge on eve of Tontozona by

Keith Morris

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Young teams carry low expectations. High expectations led to disappointment for Arizona State’s football team last season. There’s little danger of that happening again this year. No, instead of entering the season with a target on their backs like they did in 2015, now the Sun Devils have the opportunity to surprise everyone. Most of the experts don’t expect much from a team with just four starters back on offense, a roster featuring nary a quarterback who’s thrown a pass in a Division I game and with more than half its assistant coaches new to the staff. ASU went 6-7 a year ago, suffering through the first losing season in Todd Graham’s four seasons as head coach. He led the Sun Devils to a 28-12 record his first three seasons in the desert, winning 10 games in both 2013 and 2014. And talk of championships filled the air. The outlook is much bleaker as the Sun Devils kick off the preseason at Camp Tontozona this year. At least, that’s the media’s take. The PAC-12 media poll that ranked ASU No. 2 in the PAC-12 South Division prior to last season has the Sun Devils listed at No. 5 in the South this year, ahead of only Colorado. Despite the losing record, there were highlights, including a 38-23 win at No. 7 UCLA on Oct. 3 and a 52-37 victory over arch-rival Arizona. But losing several close games overshadowed those triumphs, as they just couldn’t get the job done in other big games.

Among them, a 61-55 triple overtime heartbreaker against Oregon, a 48-46 disappointment at Cal and a 43-42 punch to the gut against West Virginia in the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl. They had trouble keeping offenses off the board and simply turned the ball over too often in crucial situations to live up to the lofty expectations. Things started poorly with a 38-17 defeat against Texas A&M. They also failed to compete for 60 minutes in a 42-14 setback against No. 19 USC and a 34-18 loss at No. 4 Utah, as well as in a 38-24 head scratcher at Washington State. Now Chip Lindsey takes over as offensive coordinator replacing Mike Norvell, who has been hired as the head coach at the University of Memphis. Lindsey spent the last two years as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southern Mississippi. The Golden Eagles broke five major offensive single-season school records last season en route to winning nine games and claiming the Conference USA West Division championship. A trio of talented youngsters — redshirt sophomore Manny Wilkins and redshirt freshmen Brady White and Bryce Perkins — are battling for the starting quarterback position in the up-tempo offense. The return of a talented pair of running backs should help the new quarterback. Leading rusher Demario Richard (1,098 yards) and Kalen Ballage (653 yards) give the Sun Devils a potentially strong rushing attack if an offensive line returning only one senior starter can hold up. Richard rushed for over 100 yards seven times last season and enters this season on the Maxwell Award (nation’s top player) watch list. He and fellow junior

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The Sun Devils open the practice season at Camp Tontozona at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. They continue at the same time on Thursday and Friday before wrapping up the visit with a Maroon & Gold Scrimmage beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. All practices are open to the public at no charge. Ballage made the Doak Walker Award (nation’s top running back). And keeping the defense honest are receivers like redshirt senior Tim White, who caught 57 passes and ranked second with 633 receiving yards and tied for the team lead with eight TD catches. Redshirt junior Cameron Smith looks to return to regular duty after surgery sidelined him for all of last season following a promising 2014 campaign. And 6-foot-5, 212pound redshirt junior Ellis Jefferson and redshirt sophomore Jalen Harvey should take on bigger roles to help the Sun Devils overcome the graduation of DJ Foster and Devin Lucien.

Expect redshirt junior tight end Kody Kohl to serve as a primary target in the passing attack after catching 32 passes a year ago. Redshirt senior left tackle Evan Goodman is the only starter back on the offensive line. Redshirt senior linebacker Salamo Fiso and junior defensive lineman Tashon Smallwood lead the defense. Fiso is on the preseason watch list for several awards after recording 253 tackles the last three seasons. Smallwood anchors the defensive line after notching 43 takedowns a year ago. Sophomore Kareem Orr returns to the secondary after a breakout season

a year ago. Orr set the ASU school freshman record with six interceptions, returning one for a touchdown in a season that saw him earn consensus Freshman All-American honors. While the experience may be lacking, the talent is there. Projections may shape the outlook for a team, but they don’t a season make. Young squads inevitably experience growing pains. But sometimes they grow up quickly. Any parent can attest to that. We’ll just have to wait and see how fast this season goes by.

End of an era: Paulson family moving by

Keith Morris

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The Paulson sisters, Arianna at far left, Aubrielle at near left, and Arissa above, led Payson High’s softball team to tremendous success the last five years, coming up just short of the first state championship in program history. The Longhorns fell in the state semifinals in 2013 and ’14 and reached the title game each of the last three years.

The family so instrumental in Payson High’s softball success is leaving town. Dr. Toby Paulson confirmed that the Paulsons are moving to Vineyard, Utah. It’s the end of the most successful era in PHS softball history. At least one of the sisters played for Payson the last five seasons. In that time, the Longhorns reached the state semifinals twice and the state championship game three times after never making it that deep into the playoffs before. Arianna Paulson, a 2014 PHS graduate, will be a junior on the Brigham Young University softball team this coming season. Arissa Paulson will be a freshman at BYU, located in Provo, Utah. Aubrielle Paulson will play her final two seasons of high school softball in a different uniform after taking over for Arissa as the pitching ace this year and pitching the Horns to a third straight title game berth. Arissa earned the 2015 Gatorade Arizona Softball Player of the Year Award after pitching and hitting PHS back to the championship game one year after she and Arianna helped the Horns get there for the first time only to watch Winslow break a 3-3 tie with two runs in the seventh. But Tucson Empire stopped them that time as Arissa pitched with a sore shoulder and just couldn’t dominate as she had in one of the most impressive all-around years in state history. With Arissa sidelined this season, the Longhorns surprised everyone by reaching the final game once again behind Aubrielle before losing to Tucson Catalina Foothills. Arianna earned first-team all-state accolades three times as a dominant pitcher and batter. She was voted Division 3 Player of the Year and the Arizona Republic Small Schools Player of the Year in 2014. The Paulsons have powered PHS’s success in the five seasons since the family moved here from Ohio. In her first season here, Arianna pitched the Longhorns to the state semifinals as a sophomore in 2012. She and Arissa then teamed up to lead the team back to the semifinals in 2013 and to the first title game in program history in 2014. After going 120-20 the previous four years, the Longhorns struggled early this season before putting things together behind Aubrielle’s pitching. “The success and contributions the Paulson family has provided to the softball program has been enormous,” said PHS softball coach Curtis Johnson. “They will be greatly missed and we wish them all the best in their new location.”

Trout fishing excellent on Rim Country waters Last week the Forest fs.usda.gov to learn more Service conducted a Four rim country about 4FRI and comment. Forest Restoration Initiative fishing report Winners of the 11th annupublic meeting in Payson. al Arizona Big Game Super Payson District Ranger, Raffle were announced July Debbie Cress and her team 21 at Arizona Game and Fish did an outstanding job of Department headquarters in coordinating the event. Phoenix. The Super Raffle The meeting was extremeraised a record $633,750. ly informative for visitors Every dollar of Super Raffle and several public comfunds will be used to estabment cards were submitted. James lish habitat for each super Goughnour Mayor Kenny Evans attendraffle species. ed the meeting and was The water flowing into seen speaking to several interested Roosevelt Lake from the Tonto Creek participants. is minimal and on some days there 4FRI is a very important topic for is no water while the Salt River is Rim Country residents. If you have flowing at 140 CFPS or about 50 pernot provided your input, go to www. cent of its normal flow for this time of

year. The lake level currently stands at 41 percent full. Bass fishing reports for both Roosevelt and Apache Lakes were called fair to good recently. The best times to fish are in the early morning and from sunset until about midnight. Safe light is coming later each day as the days get shorter. 5:15 a.m. is safe light this week and a very active time for bass fishing. Bass are pushing shad bait balls into shallow water in coves and deep water in the middle of the lake. Crankbaits spinner-baits or soft plastic reaction baits will trigger a strike on almost every cast if you’re close to an active school of feeding bass. Top-water baits are effective

during both the morning and evening. Typical summertime techniques such as a Drop-Shot, jig or a Texas-Rig will catch fish year round, but are very effective during the summer months. After the full moon last week, crappie anglers reported a fair to slow bite. Anglers’ thoughts on why the bite slowed varied but water flows and monsoon lightning flashes could have impacted the crappie fishing. Anglers are vertically fishing a grub-tail or a small minnow during the day and live bait at night. Crappie will be in schools during this time of year, but the size of the schools can very from 5 to 25. Trout fishing on the Rim continues

to be called excellent. Reaction baits, salmon eggs and Powerbait are successful on all Rim Lakes during the summer. The AZGFD summer trout stocking program will continue for a couple more months for Rim Country lakes and streams, so don’t miss the opportunity. Trout anglers know that school has started for some families so anglers have more room to fish and sometimes they have miles of streams to themselves. Have a great week of fishing and I hope to see you on the water. James Goughnour owns Rim Country Custom Rods, (480) 4951351.

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include Sun Devil Spirit Squad presentation, meet Sparky the Sun Devil mascot, football competitions and games, alumni autographs, motivational speakers including Taylor Kelly, and live music by the True To Life Band. Following a series of practices at the camp, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday through Friday. The ASU pre-season scrimmage takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Camp Tontozona east of Payson on Highway 260. The Glow in the Bowl Family Fun Run 5k at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 in Green Valley Park. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for those 12 and under. Check in starts at 5 p.m. For more information on these events, visit www.paysonrimcountry. com or call 928-472-5110. See the Wednesday, Aug. 3 Rim Review for more on Camp Tontozona and the ASU Sun Devils football team.

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Five Arizona Corporation Commission candidates will share their views on all things regulated by the ACC at the Payson Tea Party from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant. Hear and question incumbent Bob Burns, and challengers Rick Gray, Al Melvin, Boyd Dunn and Andy Tobin. For more information, call 928-9516774.

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). • Mexican Buffet: Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant. • The Troubadour Experience, A Tribute to George Strait: Aug. 13, for tickets and info, visit Mazatzal-Casino. com/Events. • Bingo: Matinee Times: Mon-Thurs doors open 10:30 a.m., game starts 12 p.m. Evening Times: Tues. & Thurs. doors open 4 p.m., game starts 6:30 p.m. • Cardroom open daily 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Play Blackjack, Poker, Texas Shootout.

Free Bingo in Pine

There will be free Bingo at 1 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month (through September) at the Senior Dining Room at the Pine Strawberry Community Center. The Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation sponsors the event.

Democrats host multiple candidates

Meet the candidates from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4 at Majestic Rim Retirement Community, 310 Tyler Parkway, Payson. Ask your questions to learn how the candidates will work for you during this free, open house event with complimentary beverages. Meet and talk to candidates Ann Kirkpatrick for U.S. Senate; Mikel Weisser, U. S. House of Representatives; Nickki Bagley, Arizona State Senate;

New Payson Swing Band performs for First Friday

Tuesday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Corporation Commission candidates speak: 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, hosted by Payson Tea Party

Two days of family fun during Tontozona Week

Boy Scouts of Zane Grey District Kick Off Cook-Off

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The Sun Devil Football Pep Rally takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 in Green Valley Park with the Sun Devil Spirit Squad, Sparky the Sun Devil mascot, football competitions and games, and live music by the True To Life Band. The ASU pre-season scrimmage takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Camp Tontozona east of Payson on Highway 260. Alex Martinez, Arizona House of Representatives; Bill Mundell and Tom Chabin, Arizona Corporation Commission. Come to the dinner that follows with guest speaker Ann Kirkpatrick. Reservations for dinner required. For dinner tickets and more information, go to www.gilacountydems.org; stop by Democratic Headquarters, 509 Highway 87; or call Diane, 602-3196755.

Meet Ann Kirkpatrick Ann Kirkpatrick will visit the Payson Democratic Headquarters at 9

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a.m., Friday, Aug. 5. The headquarters is at 509 S. Beeline Highway. Following the chat, there will be training and practice on campaign volunteering. For more information, call 928-4681115.

A new Payson Swing Band appears from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 at the Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., to entertain during the church’s monthly “First Friday” open house. A dinner plate and refreshments will be available for a $5 donation. Featured musicians will be Bob Montana on trumpet; Joanie Smith on guitar and vocals; Jason Larson on bass; Carl Allison on guitar and vocals; and Gerry Reynolds on drums. American folk, jazz and swing tunes will be performed. While an RSVP is not required, you may receive more information or express your interest in attending by contacting gerry-reynolds@hotmail. com.

The Town of Payson hosts the Sun Devil Football Pep Rally from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 in Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club in Payson to celebrate the team’s visit to Camp Tontozona. Activities for the whole family

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Boy Scouts of Zane Grey District need volunteers to help support the area troops. All interested Rim residents are invited to attend a roundtable at 913 S. Ponderosa in the east parking lot of the LDS Church for an outdoor

cooking event from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug 4. Enjoy the fun, food and a chance to help area young men.

Bingo at Senior Center Bingo Bonanza takes place at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main, at 1 p.m., Fridays. Proceeds benefit Payson Helping Payson. Snacks and fun for all, no membership required.

Meals on Wheels benefit The Humor Me Theater Troupe will present the premier performance of its The Home Town Country Radio Show production at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 5 at the Payson Senior Center to benefit Meals On Wheels. The Meals on Wheels program provides more than 40,000 meals a year for Rim Country. The Payson Senior Center is at 514 W. Main St.

Men’s breakfast The Men’s Ministry at Ponderosa Bible Church invites all men in the community to a delicious hot breakfast at 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 in the Worship Center. Breakfast costs $2. The study, “Go Fish,” continues with this month’s lesson titled “Fish Guts.” Ponderosa Bible Church is located at 1800 N. Beeline Highway, just south of Home Depot.

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• ASU Sun Devil practice: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Camp Tontozona • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center

• ASU Sun Devil practice: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Camp Tontozona • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Democratic candidates: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Majestic Rim Retirement Community, 310 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson

• ASU Sun Devil practice: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Camp Tontozona • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Town of Payson ASU Sun Devil Pep Rally: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Green Valley Park, variety of activities and a free concert by the True to Life Band

• Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • ASU Sun Devil Maroon & Gold Scrimmage: 9:30 a.m. to noon, Camp Tontozona

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Want to train for a rewarding career? Rim Country Chapter of Arizona Professional Writers and Gila Community College presented the second Payson Book Festival on July 23, 2016, with funding support from Arizona Humanities. THANK YOU! We thank the community, sponsors, supporters, organizations, vendors and volunteers for their support. They helped make this free community literacy project a great success with more than 600 visitors from throughout the state coming to meet 97 Arizona authors. SPONSORS Payson Roundup, Gila County Board of Supervisors, Majestic Rim Retirement Living, APS, Five Star Publications, Inc., Gerardo’s Firewood Café, KMOG, KRIM, Eric Santana State Farm, PostNet, Miller Auto Works, Mogollon Health Alliance, Rim Country Literacy, Star Valley Veterinary Clinic, The Computer Guys USA; Edward Jones/Chris Walsh Financial Advisor, Payson Rotary Club Foundation, Payson Premier Dental/Kristin M. Wade, Payson Wireless, Sawmill Theatres, Smart Systems, Soroptimist International of Zane Grey Country. SUPPORTERS ACE Hardware, Carl’s Jr., Chili’s Restaurant, Country Charm Fudge, El Rancho Mexican Restaurant, Five Star Publications, Inc., Gardner’s Book Service, Gila County Libraries, Home Depot, KPJM Radio, Macky’s Grill, Majestic Mountain Inn, Mt. Cross Lutheran Church, Oasis Book Store & Gifts, Payson Candle Factory, Mogollon Moose Bakery, Mt. Cross Lutheran Church, Payson Community Presbyterian Church, Payson Elks Lodge # 2154, Payson Jewelers, Pizza Factory, Rim Country Chamber of Commerce, Safeway, Scoops, Take 2 Band, Town of Payson, Western Village. Entertainment: Take 2 Band – Kathleen Kelley & Jim West; Buckshot Dot, Marshall Trimble. Volunteers: Kate Adams, Bobbie Bennett, Nancy Burns, Sandy Carver, Sue Connell, Kenny Dierken, Marie Fasano, Stan Garner, Patty Ippolito, Bev Konik, Carol LeMaster, Arnold Martinez, Monty McCord, Elton Mellum, Kay Murray, Alice Natale, Peggy Perkins, Christy Powers, Rev Charles Proudfoot, Angie Rockwell, Cristine Royer, Jodi Weisberg, Linda Wescott and Audrey Wilson. Home Depot volunteers: Nicole Adams, Becca Kincanon, Jeff Buechner, Casey Felker and James Turco. Payson Police Department volunteers.

GCC offers many Workforce Development Programs Nursing Assistant • Medical Coding & Billing • EMT Medical Assistant • Nursing • Fire Science • many more

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MAKE IT HAPPEN FALL 2016 SEMESTER starts AUGUST 22 Call and let our friendly staff help you get started! Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe 928-425-8481

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Thank you from the Payson Book Festival Committee Connie Cockrell, chair, Carol Osman Brown, Bing Brown, Jaimie Bruzenak, Ruth Fleming, Kimberly Chambers, Linda Westcott, Dolores Goughnour, Margo Armstrong, Noble Collins.

San Carlos Campus 928-475-5981 www.gilaccc.org Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GilaCC

Payson Roundup CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, August 2, 2016

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Home Care is currently seeking: • Licensed Social Worker (PRN) • Registered Nurse Clinical Services Manager • PRN Physical Therapist • Registered Nurse Home Health

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4 yr old female Akita $300 needs a home with a large yard. Not good with small animals. Loves long walks and being part of the family. Would like to interview you if interested to find Maya a forever home. 254-715-0603

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BOATS 2009 12ft. Livingston 12C Fiberglass Boat & Trailer w/9.9HP Motor, Electric Trolling Motor, Batteries, Gas Tanks, Oars, Life Jackets, Spare Tire & Holder, Motor Lock, Tongue Jack, All You Need to Go Fishing on the Rim Lakes, Asking Price $4,000. If Interested Call 1-602-909-4155

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 Driver s License to Application Our Company does, Background Checks

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be required. Must have 6 months experience and provide (1) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicants skills. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Performs any combination of the following tasks on the ranch. Attend to livestock including cattle and other farm animals. Feeds hay and supplements to livestock, observing livestock on a daily basis for herd health. Maintain all fences, corrals, bunkhouses, buildings, range improvements, and livestock equipment used for proper livestock management. Must have knowledge of building and repair of fence, flood and sprinkler irrigation knowledge and management, and assist with haying operations by covering haystacks with tarps, May have to work weekends during irrigation season. Light mechanical skills preferred. Maintain small equipment in a working condition and observe safe practices. Worker must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employer's requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic conditions.

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Dinning room set Solid Oak dining room hutch, with a 42 round table and 4 chairs. $300.00 928-472-4612

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YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

GARAGE SALES 1. Garage Sale: 212 W. Ocotillo Lane (Tonto Basin) betwen Mile Post 260-259, Fri. Aug. 5 from 7am to 2pm and Sat. Aug. 6 from 7am to 12pm: Contractor Items, Honda Generator, Roofing Nailer, Nails, Screws, Various Hangers, Household Items, Queen Mattress Set.

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HUNTING/FISHING SUPPLIES 16 Ft Alumacraft Lunker 16SS Fishing boat w/Calkins trailer, 8 HP Honda 4 stroke and 25 HP Johnson & trolling motors. Includes lots of fishing supplies. Kohl s Ranch. $3,195 602-799-1572

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

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TRAILERS 2006 Dual Quad Trailer, Side Ramps, $1500. Call 928-978-6058

TRUCKS

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

EMPLOYMENT CONSTRUCTION Experienced Plumbers Wanted Come join our team at George Henry s Plumbing Heating and Cooling. Looking for Experienced Plumbers. MUST have 7+ years Experience. MUST have VALID drivers licence. $25/Hour Plus Benefits after 30 day Period. Contact Mike at 928-951-6515, Stop by 1013 S Goodfellow in Payson to fill out application or send resumes to: resumes@ghphc.com

Transportation Specialist

32hrs week $10 Excel, multitask, great customer service

DRIVERS

Housekeeper

15hrs week $8.30 Pick up applications at 514 W Main St.

Payson Concrete Looking for Experienced CDL Driver Drug Testing and Background Check; Apply within: 1900 E. Hwy 260, Payson 928-474-2231

EDUCATION Tonto Basin ESD #33 is seeking a Human Resources/AP Clerk and Substitute Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year. Please contact pahlman@tontobasinschool.org or call the front office at 928-479-2277 for more information.

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Veterinary Technician /Assistant Payson Pet Care Veterinary Clinic is recruiting for the position of Veterinary Technician /Assistant. This position is responsible for animal care, medicating, anesthetic monitoring, phlebotomy, assisting doctors and senior technicians. Must have a keen eye for detail, and not be afraid to work hard. Weekdays, alternating Saturdays and some after-hours care. Formal education or experience preferred but willing to train the right person. F/T employees enjoy paid vacation, holidays and 401-K. Drug Free Workplace. Interested candidates email resume to amber@paysonpetcare.com or fax to 928-472-9610. Applications available 7:30am-6:00pm M-F and Sat. 8:00am until 12:00pm.

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Now offering a 30 Day Retention Bonus! PAYSON

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Order: 10082984 Cust: -Mazatzal Casino Keywords: FOOD & BEVERAGE POSITIONS art#: 20136616 Class:The Restaurants best job opportunity in Payson Size: 2.00 X 7.00 Now accepting applications for FOOD & BEVERAGE POSITIONS • COCKTAIL SERVERS • PREP COOKS • BARTENDER • SERVERS • HOSTESS • DISHWASHER • SERVER ASSISTANT

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Apply online at 777play.com; or at the Human Resources Office M-F (7a-4p). Drug-free environment. EOE.

Order: 10083011 Cust: -Kohls Ranch Serving Rim Country Keywords: FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPERS for 20 years! FULL-TIME GROUNDS & LANDSC art#:You’ll 20136654 remember why you do what you do, when you Class: join General the fabulous care team at Hospice Compassus! Size: 2.00 X 3.00 IPU Hospice Aide

Hiring in the Payson, AZ office:

6am-6pm Sat & Sun only. Includes Benefits

Social Worker (MSW) 24 Hours a Week

If you are passionate about impacting patient & family care and enjoy working with a great team, a clinical position with our company may be the perfect opportunity for you! We have great benefits and competitive pay.

To apply online and learn more about an exciting opportunity to work for Hospice Compassus: Pease visit our website at www.hospicecompassus.com Call Mary Jane Rogers at 928.472.6340

Email to Mary.Rogers@hospicecom.com

Order: 10083035 Cust: -Kohl's Ranch Keywords: Housekeeping w/changes FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPERS art#: 20135816 FULL-TIME GROUNDS Class: General & LANDSCAPING TECH Size: 2.00 X 3.00

Chaparral Pines Golf Club Needs: FT Seasonal Golf Services, from August 1st to Nov. 15th. 30 + Hours p/week @ $10.p/h. Pick-up Application at Security Gate

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Call Leona at 602-359-8926 Order: 10083017 Program Manager: Northern Arizona Cust: -Leona Brice Outreach or Keywords: Are You Elderly, Handicapped Coordinator: in Need of Assist Cottonwood, AZ art#: Professional 20136662 Recruitment Specialists: Yavapai, Coconino Class: Home Services Opportunities and Gila Counties Size: 2.00 X 2.00 For full job descriptions go Join Northern Arizona’s leading children’s advocacy agency

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Order: 10082946 Cust: -Hospice Compassus art#: 20136570 FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPERS Class: Healthcare Size: 2.00Starting X 3.00 at $10.30/hour

CPES Is Hiring! PT positions $9.25hrly Up to 25 hours per week Working with adults with Special Needs Days, evenings and weekends available No experience required Ask about our full time openings! For more information call: 928-978-7995

to www.bv-cs.org and check out our “Opportunity” page.

Email resume to: eml.bvcs@gmail.com

Order: Own 10082762 your own in-home child care business! Cust: -Kegan Arnold DES Open Home Child Certification Keywords: YourCare Own BusinessProgram art#: 20136322 Create your own hours • Use your expenses for tax write-offs Get reimbursed for meals* • Receive payment from DES* Class: Childcare workers Keep your own children at home with you Size: 2.00information* X 2.00 and a free consultation about For more how to get started on your business today, call Yavapai County - 928-451-5755 Navajo/Apache Counties 928-451-6800 Coconino/Gila Counties - 866-646-5200

Order: 10082971 Cust: -Powell Place- Division of Enli Keywords: Caregivers art#: 20136527 Class: PowellHealthcare Place Senior Living is currently hiring Size: 2.00 X 2.00

full-time and part-time CAREGIVERS. Must enjoy working with seniors.

Apply online at www.enlivant.com, under careers in Payson. Then call 928-474-6249.

Payson Roundup CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, August 2, 2016 HEALTH CARE Home Care Provider Caring providers needed to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes. Great part time job with flexible hours. Must be able to obtain a Class 1 fingerprint clearance. Experience not required, we will train. $9.00 to start. Call 928 468-6743 or send resume to sromberger@lss-sw.org

NEEDED NOW!!! Experienced In House Medical Biller RN w/IV Skills Pay D.O.Experience, Send Resume & References Required. Internal Med Clinic, PO Box 2581,Payson,85547

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REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Registered Nurse, CNA Hospice of Payson is recruiting RN s and CNA s for part time and full time positions. Must have Az. states license. Prior hospice experience not required. Salary based on experience.Send resume to info@hospiceofpayson.com or apply in person at 900 N Beeline Hwy. Suite #B Payson, Az 85541. 928-474-2415

HOSPITALITY

Local Boutique for sale-Large inventory, low rent, high weekeng traffic, great potential for growth, currently open weekends only, establish 2011. $12,000 call 928-951-3314 Restaurant for sale or lease in Pine, Arizona. 928-978-2993

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 Shift Managers, Cashiers and Cooks. FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES has immediate openings for great people with great attitudes and outstanding customer service skills. If you are a shift manager, SERVE SAFE CERTIFIED,(not required), have AT LEAST 2 YEARS SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE in FOOD SERVICE and can lead, then we want to talk to you! Cashiers and cooks we will train!!! We offer competitive pay, plus a weekly bonus program and free meals. Apply at careers.fiveguys.com, choose TalentReef site

RESTAURANTS SUBWAY: Apply within, Bashas

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One Half Acre, Tonto Basin Property, Fenced w/34ft 2004 Challenger 5th Wheel, 24x40 High Metal Cover, Storage Room, Gravel Driveway, Fruit Trees & Rose all along front, $75,000.obo 928-240-8440

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 12x60 1Br/1ba MFG, 55+, Washer, Dryer, Furnished, Patio, Car Port, Covered Porch $12,900. 705 E. Miller Rd; 928-978-7499

MOBILES FOR SALE 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

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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801 E. FRONTIER ST. , PAYSON, AZ 85541

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com

CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

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LEGAL NOTICES 16241: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/2016 SUMMONS CASE NO.: CV201600108 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA JOSEPH MARTINEZ, individually, Plaintiff, vs. ROBBINS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., an Arizona corporation; ROBERT DEWITT and JANE DOE DEWITT, husband and wife; JOHN DOES 1-5; JANE DOES 1-5; BLACK CORPORATIONS 1-5; and WHITE PARTNERSHIPS 1-5, Defendants. STATE OF ARIZONA TO THE DEFENDANT: ROBERT DEWITT Globe, AZ YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this Court. If served within Arizona, you shall appear and defend within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If served outside of the State of Arizona whether by direct service, or by publication - you shall appear and defend within thirty days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you is complete, exclusive of the day of service. Service by publication is complete thirty days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete thirty days after filing the Affidavit of Compliance and return receipt or Officer s Return. Where process is served upon the Arizona Director of Insurance as an insurer s attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this State, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer or otherwise plead until the expiration of forty days after the date of service upon the Director. A.R.S. §§ 20-222, 28-1027. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file an answer or other proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon the Plaintiff s attorney. The name and address of the Plaintiff s attorney is: Rick J. Horton, Esq. (027589) LLOYD BAKER ATTORNEYS 4428 N. 12th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85014 Tel: (602) 265-5555 Fax: (602) 265-5550 Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the division assigned to the case by parties at least three judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. SIGNED AND SEALED: JUNE 17, 2016. ANITA ESOBEDO Clerk of the Superior Court By /s/illegible Deputy Clerk A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting Plaintiff s attorney specified above. 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/16 CNS-2898615# 16257: 7/26, 7/29, 8/2/2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: DISCOVER LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: L20975885 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Street Address: NATHAN HETRICK, 1016 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541. 5. ARIZONAKNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1016 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541. 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: 1. MERRY ORCUTT, 320 WEST ROUND VALLEY ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541. 2. NATHAN HETRICK, 1016 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541. ORGANIZER: Merry Orcutt, Nathan Hetrick; 6/5/2016 16262: 7/19, 7/22, 7/26/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS/NO COURT OR PROBATE NO. GILA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Kathleen Mary Ropte (x) an Adult, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. Bradley Bonnell has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on January 01, 2015; 2104 N. Pratt Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four 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 Person Representative at 2104 N. Pratt Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED 07/14/2016 /s/ Bradley Bonnell, Bradley Bonnell.

LEGAL NOTICES 16265: 7/26, 7/29, 8/2/2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF BUER INVESTMENTS, LLC ARTICLE I NAME: The name of this limited liability company shall be: BUER INVESTMENTS, LLC ARTICLE II PRINCIPAL OFFICE: The location of the principal office shall be: 570 N. TONTO RIM LOOP PAYSON, AZ 85541 LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILA ARTICLE III PURPOSE: The purpose for which this organization is organized is the transaction of any or all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the state of Arizona, as they may be amended from time to time. ARTICLE IV REGISTERED AGENT: The name and address of the Registered Agent, a bona fide resident of Arizona is: MARK L. BUER 570 N. TONTO RIM LOOP PAYSON, AZ 85541 ARTICLE V MEMBER-MANAGED: Management of this limited liability company is reserved to the members. ARTICLE VI MEMBERS: The initial members shall consist of a minimum of two (2) Member(s). The Member(s) at the time of formation is(are): MARK L. BUER & TRACY L. BUER TRUST 570 N. TONTO RIM LOOP PAYSON, AZ 85541 MARK L. BUER & TRACY L. BUER TRUST 570 N. TONTO RIM LOOP PAYSON, AZ 85541 ARTICLE VII DATE OF DISSOLUTION: The existence of this limited liability company is perpetual. /s/MARK L. BUER TRUSTEE MARK L. BUER & TRACY L. BUER TRUST /s/TRACY L. BUER TRUSTEE MARK L. BUER & TRACY L. BUER TRUST DATED THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2016. 7/26, 7/29, 8/2/16 CNS-2904758# 16266: 7/26, 7/29, 8/2/2016 Articles Of Organization Of 4 Winds Contracting, LLC Pursuant to A.R.S. § 29-632, the undersigned states as follows: 1. The name of the limited liability company is 4 Winds Contracting, LLC. 2. The statutory agent s name and street address is KTB Management, Inc., 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. 3. The address of the limited liability company s known place of business in Arizona is 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. 4. The period of duration of the limited liability company shall be perpetual. 5. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a Manager. The name and address of the Manager of the limited liability company is KTB Management, Inc., 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. The name and address of each Member owning a twenty percent or greater interest in capital or profits of the limited liability company are Oddonetto Construction, Inc., 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501; and Michael Woodbury, 200 W Cooley #262, Show Low, AZ 85901. Dated: June 30, 2016 KTB Management, Inc. By: /s/ Name: Michael A. Oddonetto, Title: Chief Executive Officer. The undersigned, having been designated to act as Statutory Agent, hereby consents to act in that capacity until removed or resignation is submitted in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes. KTB Management, Inc. By: /s/ Name: Kimberly Oddonetto, Title: Secretary and Treasurer. 16267: 7/26, 7/29, 8/2/2016 Articles Of Organization Of KTB Holdings, LLC Pursuant to A.R.S. § 29-632, the undersigned states as follows: 1. The name of the limited liability company is KTB Holdings, LLC. 2. The statutory agent s name and street address is KTB Management, Inc., 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. 3. The address of the limited liability company s known place of business in Arizona is 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. 4. The period of duration of the limited liability company shall be perpetual. 5. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a Manager. The name and address of the Manager of the limited liability company is KTB Management, Inc., 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. The names and addresses of each Member owning a twenty percent or greater interest in capital or profits of the limited liability company are Michael A. Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501; and Kimberly Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. Dated: June 30, 2016 KTB Management, Inc. By: /s/ Name: Michael A. Oddonetto, Title: Chief Executive Officer. The undersigned, having been designated to act as Statutory Agent, hereby consents to act in that capacity until removed or resignation is submitted in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes. KTB Management, Inc. By: /s/ Name: Kimberly Oddonetto, Title: Secretary and Treasurer. 16269: 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2016 Notice of Trustee s Sale Recorded on: 6/27/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-736098-BF Order No. : 733-1600648-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of

LEGAL NOTICES Trust dated 11/7/2007 and recorded 11/9/2007 as Instrument 2007-018784 , 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: Sale Date and Time: 9/28/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: That certain premises situate in Homestead Entry Survey 128, situate in Sections 10 and 15, Township 1 South, Range 15 East of Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona more particularly described as follows: That parcel designated as new area , on record of survey map recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona as Survey Map No. 3414. Purported Street Address: 9171 SOUTH KELLNER CANYON ROAD, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 102-15-007B Original Principal Balance: $136,852.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association C/O U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 4801 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): John David Medlin, an unmarried man P.O. BOX 1906, GLOBE, AZ 85532 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916-939-0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-16-736098-BF 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-16-736098-BF Dated: 6/23/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Genzl Favor, 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 6/23/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Genzl Favor, 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 #0111947 8/2/2016 8/9/2016 8/16/2016 8/23/2016 16270: 7/29, 8/2, 8/5/2016 Articles Of Incorporation Of KTB Management, Inc. Article 1. The name of the corporation shall be KTB Management, Inc. (the Corporation ). Article 2. The purpose for which the Corporation is organized is the transaction of any and all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under the Arizona Business Corporation Act, as it may be amended from time to time (the Business Corporation Act ). Article 3. The character of business that the Corporation initially intends to conduct in the State of Arizona is to provide management services on behalf of other limited liability companies and all manner of activity related thereto. Article 4. The Corporation shall have authority to issue one hundred thousand (100,000) shares of common stock, par value One Cent ($.01) per share. Article 5. The name and street address of the initial statutory agent of the Corporation is Michael A. Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. Article 6. The initial street address of the known place of business for the Corporation is 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. Arti-

LEGAL NOTICES cle 7. The initial board of directors shall consist of two (2) members. The number of directors may be increased or decreased from time to time as set forth in the bylaws of the Corporation. Michael A. Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501 and Kimberly Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501, shall serve as the members of the initial board of directors until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal. Article 8. The personal liability of any director of the Corporation to the Corporation or its shareholders for money damages for any action taken or any failure to take any action as a director is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent allowed by law. Article 9. The Corporation shall indemnify, and advance expenses to, to the fullest extent allowed by the Business Corporation Act, any person who incurs liability or expense by reason of such person acting as a director of the Corporation. This indemnification with respect to director shall be mandatory, subject to the requirements of the Business Corporation Act, in all circumstances in which indemnification is permitted by the Business Corporation Act. In addition, the Corporation may, in its sole discretion, indemnify, and advance expenses to, to the fullest extent allowed by the Business Corporation Act, any person who incurs liability or expenses by reason of such person acting as an officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, except where indemnification is mandatory pursuant to the Business Corporation Act, in which case the Corporation shall indemnify to the fullest extent required by the Business Corporation Act. Article 10. Michael A. Oddonetto shall serve as the President of the Corporation and Kimberly Oddonetto shall serve as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation, until their successors are duly elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal. Article 11. Kimberly Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501 is the Incorporator of the Corporation. All powers, duties and responsibilities of the incorporator shall cease at the time of delivery of these Articles of Incorporation to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Article 12. Unless the bylaws of the Corporation provide otherwise and the statutory agent expressly consents thereto in writing, all records required pursuant to the Business Corporation Act to be kept by the Corporation or its agent shall be kept by the Corporation at the known place of business of the Corporation. Dated: June 30, 2016. /s/ Kimberly Oddonetto. The undersigned, having been designated to act as statutory agent, hereby consents to act in that capacity until removed or resignation is submitted in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes. /s/ Michael A. Oddonetto. 16271: 7/29, 8/2, 8/5/2016 Articles Of Incorporation Of Oddonetto Industries, Inc. Article 1. The name of the corporation shall be Oddonetto Industries, Inc. (the Corporation ). Article 2. The purpose for which the Corporation is organized is the transaction of any and all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under the Arizona Business Corporation Act, as it may be amended from time to time (the Business Corporation Act ). Article 3. The character of business that the Corporation initially intends to conduct in the State of Arizona is to acquire and hold equity interests in corporations and other subsidiaries and all manner of activity related thereto. Article 4. The Corporation shall have authority to issue one hundred thousand (100,000) shares of common stock, par value One Cent ($.01) per share. Article 5. The name and street address of the initial statutory agent of the Corporation is Michael A. Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. Article 6. The initial street address of the known place of business for the Corporation is 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. Article 7. The initial board of directors shall consist of two (2) members. The number of directors may be increased or decreased from time to time as set forth in the bylaws of the Corporation. Michael A. Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501 and Kimberly Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501, shall serve as the members of the initial board of directors until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal. Article 8. The personal liability of any director of the Corporation to the Corporation or its shareholders for money damages for any action taken or any failure to take any action as a director is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent allowed by law. Article 9. The Corporation shall indemnify, and advance expenses to, to the fullest extent allowed by the Business Corporation Act, any person who incurs liability or expense by reason of such person acting as a director of the Corporation. This indemnification with respect to directors shall be mandatory, subject to the requirements of the Business Corporation Act, in all circumstances in which indemnification is permitted by the Business Corporation Act. In addition, the Corporation may, in its sole discretion, indemnify, and advance expenses to, to the fullest extent allowed by the Business Corporation Act, any person who incurs liability or expenses by reason of such person acting as an officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, except where indemnification is mandatory pursuant to the Business Corporation Act, in which case the

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Corporation shall indemnify to the fullest extent required by the Business Corporation Act. Article 10. Michael A. Oddonetto shall serve as the President of the Corporation and Kimberly Oddonetto shall serve as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation, until their successors are duly elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal. Article 11. Kimberly Oddonetto, 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501 is the Incorporator of the Corporation. All powers, duties and responsibilities of the incorporator shall cease at the time of delivery of these Articles of Incorporation to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Article 12. Unless the bylaws of the Corporation provide otherwise and the statutory agent expressly consents thereto in writing, all records required pursuant to the Business Corporation Act to be kept by the Corporation or its agent shall be kept by the Corporation at the known place of business of the Corporation. Dated: June 30, 2016. /s/ Kimberly Oddonetto. The undersigned, having been designated to act as statutory agent, hereby consents to

act in that capacity until removed or resignation is submitted in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes. /s/ Michael A. Oddonetto. 16273: 8/2, 8/5, 8/9/2016 Notice Of Publication Articles Of Organization Have Been Filed In The Office Of The Arizona Corporation Commission For I Name: Circle B Drain & Septic, LLC. L-21-07320-6. II The address of registered office is: 8099 S. Ice House Canyon Rd, Globe AZ 85501. The name and address of the Statutory Agent is: Joe Wayne Brantley, 8099 S. Ice House Canyon Rd Globe AZ 85501. Management of limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Joe Wayne Brantley, PO Box 362, Globe AZ 85502, member. 16274: 8/2, 8/5, 8/9/2016 Articles Of Organization Of High Desert Mobile Equipment Repair Services, LLC

LEGAL NOTICES Pursuant to A.R.S. § 29-632, the undersigned states as follows: 1. The name of the limited liability company is High Desert Mobile Equipment Repair Services, LLC. 2. The statutory agent s name and street address is KTB Management, Inc., 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. 3. The address of the limited liability company s known place of business in Arizona is 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. 4. The period of duration of the limited liability company shall be perpetual. 5. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a Manager. The name and address of the Manager of the limited liability company is KTB Management, Inc., 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. The name and address of each Member owning a twenty percent or greater interest in capital or profits of the limited liability company is Oddonetto Construction, Inc., 341 South Hill Street, Globe, Arizona 85501. Dated: June 30, 2016 KTB Management, Inc. By: /s/ Name: Michael A. Oddonetto, Title: Chief Executive Officer. The undersigned, having been designated to

C L U B S 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.

Wonder Dogs, a local, peer assisted, dog training organization will demonstrate dog training techniques and show off some of the results of their training methods. For more information on Wonder Dogs, visit www.paysonwonderdogs.com Everyone is invited. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call Dorothy Howell. 928-472-7396.

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Classic Auto Club

The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and members of the community to attend any of the following: • First and third Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more details, call Mary, (928) 474-3560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.

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.

Rim Country Rotary Club The Rim Country Rotary Club meets at 6:45 a.m. Thursdays at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. Members invite Rim residents to join them in their work for Payson youth and the area’s food banks. For more information, go online to www.rimcountryrotary.

PAWS meeting The Payson Area Woofers Society (PAWS) meets at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3 in the conference room at the library. Representatives from Payson

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act as Statutory Agent, hereby consents to act in that capacity until removed or resignation is submitted in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes. KTB Management, Inc. By: /s/ Name: Kimberly Oddonetto, Title: Secretary and Treasurer. 16276: 8/2, 8/5, 8/9/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: File No: ARIZONA RIM COUNTRY OUTDOORS LLC II. The address of the known place of business is: 3933 E. Hwy 260 #1, Star Valley, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Elton Mellum, 3933 E. Hwy 260 #1, Star Valley, AZ 85541. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Elton Mellum, (x)

member, 3933 E. Hwy 260 #1, Star Valley, AZ 85541; Lillian Zade, (x) member, 3933 E. Hwy 260 #1, Star Valley, AZ 85541; Matthew Sime, (x) member, 3933 E. Hwy 260 #1, Star Valley, AZ 85541. 16277: 8/2, 8/5, 8/9/2016 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT FOR-NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1. ENTITY NAME: STAR VELLEY SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH, has been Amended and Changed to RIM VIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH. 2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: 01724436 3. Date on which the attached amendment was adopted: 06/05/2016 4. 4.2 (X) The Amendment was duly adopted by act of the Members. 5. Acopy of the corporation s amendment must be attached to these Articles. By checking the box marked I accept below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this docu-

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Bridge results Winners at Tuesday Bridge for July 26 were: Hilda Jungblut, first; Flo Moeur, second; Kay Hutchinson, third. Play is at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 514 W. Main St. For information and reservations, call Carol Blann, 928-978-3881. Winners at Wednesday Bridge for July 27 were: Wanda Sitz and Phon Sutton, N/S, Sandy Finn and Dale Hardt, E/W, first; Kay Hutchinson and Kent Teaford, N/S, Flo Moeur and Joan Young, E/W, second; Sharon Vaplon and Hallie Jackman, N/S, Mike McGlothin and Harry Young, E/W, third. For details, call Kay Hutchinson at 928-474-0287.

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Members of Chapter DF, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Payson, recently presented a P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education grant check to Lynn Waters to help her complete her education degree and teacher certification. Pictured from right to left are members Lynn Fincher, Lynn Waters (recipient), Kay Miller and Ann Henley. The P.E.O. Sisterhood is a philanthropic and educational organization interested in bringing to women increased opportunities for higher education.

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