Christmas early for needy kids Masonic Lodge donates four shopping carts of shoes
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Michele Nelson
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Ah ... the annual shopping trip for back-to-school shoes — for 107 kids. That’s exactly what Bruce Halvarson and Roger Weber of the Payson Masonic Lodge, Allic Bales and Roger Kreimeyer of P.A.D.S. and Susan Campbell from the school district did last Thursday. They ended up with shopping carts full of shoes and considerable anxiety as the cash register tally rose toward the $1,700 budget, which was as much as the Payson Masonic Lodge had donated for homeless and displaced children in Rim
Country. Initially, backers had hoped Walmart would offer a discount to the charities, but wound up with a $25 gift certificate for a future purchase. The haul stripped the racks in the kids shoe department of the local Walmart, filling four grocery carts full of shoes for students whose parents often must choose between keeping the lights on or food on the table. Halvarson said the Masonic Lodge does a program called Clothe a Child each Christmas, but resolved to expand the program this year. “What the lodge has decided to do is
expand to the summertime ... for students arriving at school without shoes,” said Halvarson. Moreover, August is designated Child Support Awareness Month in the United States, which has the second highest rate of relative child poverty among economically developed nations. Arizona fares even more poorly. The personal finance website, WalletHub, did an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best and Worst States for Underprivileged Children. The study found that Arizona was: See Masons, page 2A
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Pipeline progress Payson approves contract by
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The C.C. Cragin pipeline project continues to move forward, one pipe at a time. The Payson Town Council last week approved another section of the water line, which will travel for miles through the forest on top of the Rim from the C.C. Cragin Reservoir to Mesa del Caballo and a water treatment plant. The council agreed to spend $41,000 of state Water Infrastructure Funding Authority (WIFA) loan funds to pay local engineering firm Tetra Tech to supervise the work of water line c, which the council has already approved
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for construction. The town has worked extensively with Tetra Tech on many projects. When complete, Payson will have rights to 3,000 acre-feet annually from the reservoir, which will more than double its long-term water supply. SRP will get the balance of the more than 11,000 acre-feet available each year from the reservoir. SRP pumps the water out of the reservoir, then lets if flow down a pipeline that runs all the way to Washington Park at the base of the Rim. The water flows through turbines that generate all the power needed to run the system. Water should start to flow to Payson by 2018.
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Payson avoids record heat by
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Rim Country continues to enjoy a more-or-less average year, with a mild fire season, normal rainfall and predictions of a wetter-than average winter. But don’t get cocky. Worldwide, 2015 so far ranks as the warmest year since the start of global record-keeping in 1880, according to a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The temperature from January to July in 2015 came in a full 1.53 degrees (F) above the 20th century average for the period. The average temperature beat 2010 by .16 of a degree, until now the hottest year on record. That included an average temperature over the land 2.41 degrees above the 20th century average and an average sea surface temperature 1.21 degrees above the 20th century average. Both of those temperatures set all-time records, according to NOAA’s
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data. The high average global temperatures also resulted in a nearly 10 percent decline in Arctic sea ice compared to the 1981-2010 average. The Arctic ice still covered about 350,000 square miles. On the other hand, the smaller Antarctic sea ice actually increased slightly, covered 250,000 square miles — about 4 percent above the long-term average. The figures demonstrate the complexity of the response to overall global warming, with ice increasing in the south, but decreasing even more in the north. For instance, Rim Country’s relatively mild year stems from the effect of El Niño, the warming of the sea surface in the Eastern Pacific. This sets in motion a chain of events that shifts the path of the high-altitude jet stream, which then steers storms that might otherwise grace Oregon and
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Voters pepper school officials with questions, concerns by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Payson voters grilled Payson Unified School District officials last week on everything from the constant fundraising to support core programs to the lack of sufficient advanced placement classes. But despite the sometimes pointed questions, Superintendent Greg Wyman and School Board chair Barbara Underwood received a friendly reception at
their appearance before the Democratic Women’s Club of Rim Country. “Considering what the school district does, you’re probably the single most important institution in this town,” said one audience member. “You’re among friends here; education is the top priority for the Democratic Party.” But that didn’t stop other members in the audience from asking why Payson requires coaches to raise funds to pay for their own salaries.
“There was a decision made three or four years ago (and) a new salary was put in place,” said Wyman, “(the board decided) you would have to raise the money to make up the difference.” He said that the lack of funding from the state requires the district to make difficult decisions such as asking coaches to fundraise to supplement their salaries. Wyman said in the case of the football team, they have football camps renting out the field space to
Valley teams who wish to avoid the heat. Other teams have cookie dough sales or car washes. Yet, Wyman said he knows this town gives a lot to help the schools. “You all get tired of gimmie-gimmie-gimmie,” he said. “We have to be smarter how we go out and collect money.”
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Star Valley residents worried about waste transfer impacts by
Teresa McQuerrey
roundup staff reporter
Some Star Valley residents are still concerned about the plans for the Waste Matters, Inc., site at 61 Moonlight Drive. Roy Haught submitted and was granted a request for a conditional use permit to use the fenced property and facilities at 61 Moonlight Drive in Star Valley to transfer refuse from garbage trucks to roll-off containers that will be loaded onto trucks and transferred to Camp Verde for recycling. The Star Valley Town Council approved the request at its May 19 meeting. Haught explained the transfers would take place in an enclosed building with a concrete floor. Additionally, any maintenance needed by the garbage trucks will also be done in the enclosed building. Haught told the Roundup the operation isn’t that much different from what is already taking place on
the property. Right now, the Waste Matters collections go to the Gila County Buckhead Mesa Landfill between Payson and Pine. With the change, most of it will be going to Camp Verde, freeing up space in the local landfill and giving it longer life. Robert Rippy, Star Valley’s operations superintendent, provided a staff report on the request to the Planning & Zoning Commission when it took up the issue back in May. “The property is zoned C3, which is the highest commercial use allowed currently in the Town of Star Valley. Properties located close to this property are zoned either C2 or C3. The proposed use is homogeneous with property use in the area. “Waste Matters has had a conditional use permit for similar use prior to this request. Since 2012 the site has been used by Waste Matters. No increase in vehicle traffic is expected. The property is kept in a clean and tidy manner. “I did speak with the applicant regarding my concerns on the issue of ground water contamination. I
was reassured that the refuse dumped from a trash truck has little to no liquids that do not get absorbed by the other trash,” Rippy reported. Among the staff’s recommended conditions for the property: a concrete slab with curb to contain any spillage of liquid be in place; the structure be enclosed where the transfers happen; no sorting of trash take place on the premises; control odor and bugs. At the time of the P & Z hearing, a few citizens expressed concerns believing trash would be stored, sorted and recycled on the property and there would be liquids discharged into the nearby creek bed. No trash storage or sorting on the property is planned. The refuse will be transferred to containers and transported to Camp Verde daily, where the sorting and recycling work will take place. The council gave Haught a five-year permit. Should any of the conditions not be met the permit can be pulled. More recently, concerns were expressed about
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Allic Bales searches through racks at Walmart to select shoes for needy Rim Country kids, thanks to a donation from the Masons. Then Bales remembered she had the $25 gift card. “Do we give that to you now?” she asked the cashier. Looking chagrined, the cashier said the gift card had to be used before ringing up the purchases. A call to the corporate Walmart offices garnered an explanation from Delia Garcia, a spokesperson for Walmart. “While our store associates meant well, given the special circumstances — that it was a nonprofit and it was a large purchase — the opportunity should have been elevated to the appropriate members of management who could have ensured a smoother transaction,” she said.
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Garcia also said that nonprofit organizations, such as P.A.D.S. may waive payment of sales taxes, if they have the proper paperwork. Nonprofits must have tax-exempt status and a card proving that status to avoid paying taxes. Garcia also took Kriemeyer’s phone number so that the Payson store manager could contact him about available grants for future purchases. P.A.D.S. and the Masonic Lodge hope so as the groups will be back to strip the shelves of more shoes to help students in Pine, Strawberry and Tonto Basin soon. Next time, Bales will know how and when to use the $25 gift card.
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the current roughly 1,800 acrefeet to about 4,800 acre feet — more than enough to sustain the projected build-out population of 38,000. Water planners hope the gush of water from the reservoir will help return Payson’s groundwater to historic levels. By contrast, Californians have dramatically increased groundwater pumping in response to the drought. As the water table falls, the ground collapses — perhaps permanently changing the capacity of the underground water table to hold water, even if the rains return or a wet year provides a surplus. The San Joaquin Valley is sinking by two inches a month in some places, according to figures released by NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, based on satellite measurements. Groundwater levels have dropped by 100 feet, to record lows. The surface of the ground near the California Aqueduct, which carries water from wet Northern California to semi-arid Southern California has dropped by a foot, posing the risk of damage to the aqueduct. California’s drought could have serious consequences for Arizona, since California has first call on water in the Colorado River. Lake Mead has dropped to the lowest level since the federal government filled the reservoir after building Hoover Dam in 1930. The lake level has dropped 120 feet in the past 15 years. The Bureau of Reclamation has said that if the reservoir falls another four feet, it would trigger mandatory water rationing — which could sharply curtail Arizona’s share — which goes to Phoenix and Tucson.
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and manages the event. All proceeds from this event go to the church’s Deacons Assistance Program that serves families in need in the Rim Country with financial assistance for utilities, rent and prescriptions and operates the CPC food pantry. The staff and members of CPC work closely with St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank to offer citizens help when needed six days a week. Reserve a space by calling the office at (928) 474-2059. The Yard Sale will be at 800 W. Main St. (corner of Oak and Main).
female singers wanted
Applications are now being accepted from female singers wishing to perform in the 2015 Payson Elks Lodge SUPERSTARS! event. The event is Saturday, Oct. 3. Applications will be accepted until Monday, Aug. 31. Applications can be picked up at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy. For more information call the Lodge at 928-474-2572.
Start bidding for PCK benefit
This year’s Third Annual Payson Community Kids (PCK) Chair-ish Festival of Furniture and Other Fine Things has expanded. In addition to opening the creative entries to other types of furniture such as side tables, picnic tables, and a new full-size couch, the public can bid on a whimsical child-size playhouse, original art by local and nationally renowned painters, quilts, and even a cupcake decorating class. Online bidding is under way at paysoncommunitykids.com. The site includes photos of the available items and a “buy it now” feature. Online bidding ends on Sept. 21, the day of the grand finale, when the public can see all the entries in person and place their final bids at the Messinger community room, 901 S. Westerly Road.
Creek Days Festival & Car Show
The Christopher Kohl’s Fire District presents Creek Days Festival & Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday Aug. 29 at the R-C Scout Camp. There will be vendors, crafts, games, music, a bounce house, a 50/50 drawing, raffles, food and more. Follow the signs on East Highway 260, mile marker 271.5.
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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). • $40,000 Break the Bank Giveaway: $5,000 given away every Sunday through Sept. 27. New earned entries are required each week. • Turning 21+ & Still Having Fun! Sept. 3: Mixology Contest 1st place $1,000 cash! Players Appreciation Bonus: Earn 10 points get $25 Maz Cash, earn 500 points get a T-shirt.
Big bike race needs help
The annual Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race is Sept. 12 and depends on volunteers for continued success. Most needed this year is help with parking, flagging and the Saturday afternoon Kids Kamp. For more information or to volunteer, please go to www.fireontherim.com or stop by the Ponderosa Market in Pine every weekend until the race.
Free GED classes
Free GED classes with a Gila County Adult Education tutor are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday and Thursday at Rim Country Literacy, 103 E. Aero Dr., behind Pinon Cafe. Classes are ongoing and new students can join at any time. For more information call 520-236-2019, or email sfrank@ gilacountyaz.gov.
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The Payson Elks Lodge is looking for the Rim Country’s best female singers for its next Superstars! competition. The deadline to file an entry form to particpate is Monday, Aug. 31. Applications can be picked up at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy. For more information, call the Lodge at (928) 474-2572. The event will be Saturday, Oct. 3 at the lodge.
Organizers would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their donation of new shoes, gently used children’s clothing and monetary donations and look forward to continuing to provide for the community with your help. Parents be sure and bring your children to receive new shoes at this distribution.
ist, will speak about the non-motor symptoms — what they are and how they can be treated and managed. Cindy Bryant, CNHP, certified natural health professional and wellness advocate, will discuss the history and basic concepts of Dance for PD® and the “Movement Through Music” class.
Benefit yard sale
Veterans Town Hall
The Ponderosa Chapter of Eastern Star #64 cordially invites Rim residents and visitors to attend the group’s annual Rummage/ Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Road. For details about the sale, contact secretary Marjorie Winemiller, 928-468-0790.
Power Over Parkinson’s™ Symposium at library
To help ease the burden of disease manKaitie’s Closet is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agement and care for those impacted by organization collecting clothes for free dis- Parkinson’ disease, the American Parkinson’s tribution to those in need in Rim Country. Disease Association in Arizona is inviting Everyone in Rim Country needing children’s the public to a special and free Power Over clothes is welcome. Parkinson’s™ Symposium from 1 p.m. to 4 Kaitie’s Closet’s distribution this month p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Payson Public will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Library, 328 N McLane Road. Aug. 26 at Rim Country Middle School, 304 S. Dr. Virgilio Evidente, a highly regarded Meadow. neurologist and movement disorder special-
Veterans and their families are invited to participate in a town hall meeting, hosted jointly by the Phoenix VA Health Care System and the Phoenix VA Regional Office in Payson at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27 at Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. Phoenix VA Health Care System and Phoenix VA Regional Office representatives will be on hand to assist veterans before the meeting, starting at 4:15 p.m., as well as during and after the town hall meeting with questions or issues related to their care and benefits.
Community Yard Sale
Payson’s Community Presbyterian Church is once again planning a Community Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 19. This is a great one-stop shopping experience featuring numerous vendors. For just $10, vendors can rent a10-footby-19 foot space. CPS does the advertising
Rim Country residents and visitors are invited to a free potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 30 at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson. Lunch, offered in love by the people of Shepherd of the Pines will include main dishes, casseroles, salads, desserts and drinks. Guests are also invited to attend Bible study at 8:30 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. or just come for lunch. For more information, call the church office 928-474-5440 or visit us at www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com.
Star Valley Water Slide Day
A water slide will be at the B. Diane McDaniel Community Park, 3615 E. Highway 260, Star Valley, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30. The use of the slide is free and open to the public.
Free concert
The public is invited to a voice, viola and piano concert of music by Schumann at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30. The musicians to perform are Ray Hughes, Dennis Bourret, Lisa Tan and Angeline Ng. Please RSVP Angeline at 928951-4853 or email justangeline@aol.com for directions to venue. Parking and seating are limited.
Sheriff Paul Babeu to speak
The Rim Country Republican Club will meet Monday, Aug. 31 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260. Members and guests may gather at 11 a.m. to order lunch and to socialize. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. the group will hear from Sheriff Paul Babeu of Pinal County. Babeu is an expert on the border issues in Arizona and has spoken on national television many times about the state’s border situation. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Nancy Cox at 928472-1172 for more information.
Chambers swearing-in
The Gila County Superior Court is pleased to announce the swearing in ceremony for the
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Honorable Bryan B. Chambers as Division I Superior Court judge. The ceremony will occur at 1:15 p.m., Monday, Aug. 31 at the Gila County Superior Courthouse in Globe. Judge Chambers was appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey in July 2015 to serve the remainder of Judge Peter J. Cahill’s term.
Benefit spaghetti dinner
The Payson Christian School, 1000 E. Frontier St., is hosting a benefit spaghetti dinner and open house on Monday, Aug. 31. Dinner is at 6 p.m. — it is Pastor Appreciation Night, so pastors from all area churches are welcome to come and eat for free. For others, full plates are $10 and half plates are $5. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the school. The open house will follow the dinner from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please contact the school at 928-474-8050.
Pool table raffle
The Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation is sponsoring a pool table raffle to raise money to benefit the SCAF Dining Room serving residents of Pine and Strawberry. It’s the complete package: a solid oak pool table with a ¾-inch slate top, plus cues with stand, balls, a stained-glass overhead light and several books on how to play pool. Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. They are available at the Pine Strawberry Thrift Store. The drawing is Labor Day Weekend.
Missoula Theatre audition
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Pete and Wendy” is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Payson High School Longhorn Theatre. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:50 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All K-12 students are encouraged to audition. Most students rehearse approximately four-and-a-half (4-1/2) hours each day, Monday through Friday. Performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Longhorn Theatre. For more information call Elizabeth Fowler at 928-970-1825.
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• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Free clothing distribution by Kaitie’s Closet: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Rim Country Middle School, includes new shoes
• Veterans Town Hall: 5 p.m., Payson Public Library, with one-onone help starting at 4:15 p.m., presented by Phoenix VA Health Care System and Phoenix VA Regional Office • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion
• Creek Days: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., R-C Scout Ranch, off East Hwy. 260, North of Christopher Creek • 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
August 30 • Free lunch and open house: 11:30 a.m., Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 w. Wade Lane, Payson • Free water slide day: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Star Valley B. Diane McDaniel Community Park August 31 • Benefit spaghetti dinner: 6 p.m., Payson Christian School, 1000 E. Frontier St., open house follows from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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4A Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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Smells like legalized corruption Sometimes, corruption’s perfectly legal. Consider the unseemly tangle of issues surrounding Arizona Public Service’s move to quadruple the monthly charge for people who put solar panels on their roofs. The homeowners invested in the solar systems to both help the planet and save a little money. But APS appears interested only in helping its bottom line. APS claims people with rooftop systems don’t pay enough for access to the power infrastructure — since they generate so much power when the sun shines that they sell the excess to the privately owned utility company. The incentives to encourage people to go solar make all the sense in the world. For starters, solar panels produce none of the pollutants that contribute both to global warming and premature deaths. Worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates that pollution kills 2 million people annually. Meanwhile, the evidence continues to mount that pollutants from sources like coal-fired power plants are contributing to a steady rise in average temperatures. The projected warming trend on which the overwhelming majority of climate scientists agree suggests vast impacts on a global scale — from rising sea levels to wrenching local effects. Some models suggest the predicted warming could diminish or eliminate the summer monsoon that makes Arizona livable. Moreover, given Arizona’s projected population growth — generating energy from solar will save all ratepayers billions by putting off the day when we need to build new gas-fired or nuclear power plants. So shifting as much power generation to solar as soon as possible makes all the sense in the world. But in the short term, it could cut into the profits of power companies already committed to conventional sources of power. So APS and other power companies — including SRP — have advanced the bogus argument that regular customers are somehow subsidizing the solar customers, because the folks with solar panels on their roofs aren’t buying enough electricity to pay their share of the costs of maintaining the grid. So how does corruption get into the picture? APS wasn’t content to take its argument to an impartial, elected Arizona Corporation Commission. Instead, APS funded a “dark money” campaign to get Doug Little and Bob Forese elected to the commission that sets the company’s rates. “Dark money” solar groups invested a much smaller amount trying to elect a couple of Democrats who promised to protect the solar incentives. Commissioner Bob Stump got embroiled in the whole unsavory mess when he deleted from his phone thousands of emails he received and sent as a regulator. He says he was just trying to clear space on his phone. Critics say he might have been informally coordinating the dark money efforts on behalf of Forese and Little. We’ll probably never know now — but we do know that Stump, Forese and Little recently voted to give APS everything it wanted when it comes to jacking up the bills of customers with solar cells. The whole system stinks to high heaven. For starters, it underscores the way in which the unregulated flood of dark money into the political system will inevitably corrupt lawmakers and alienate the public. These unaccountable groups don’t even have to disclose their donors, much less account for the money they spend. Every election cycle since the disastrous Supreme Court decision that unleashed the special interests has seen the influence of this insidious plague of dark money grow. The failure of Congress and state lawmakers to enact sensible regulations on political spending by corporations and special interest groups threatens our whole system. Moreover, we think the combination of dark money and voter bafflement has also made it unhealthy to leave the corporation commission in its present form — with the foxes getting together to nominate a toothless hen house guardian. We need a corporation commission that will protect the public interest, not the corporate interests of the special interest groups who elect them. Finally, we think it’s time for the voters to insist that lawmakers and the corporation commission make Arizona the epicenter of solar power worldwide. Cloudy, stormy Germany produces 80 times as much peak demand solar power as the U.S. and 24 times as much solar power per unit of gross domestic product. That means when the world finally realizes it must drastically reduce the burning of fossil fuels, Germany will stand ready to dominate the technology. We understand that the courts, lawmakers and the corporation commission have effectively legalized corruption. But that doesn’t make it right.
• Aug. 26, 1939: The first televised Major League baseball game is broadcast between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. There were only two stationary camera angles: down the third base line, and above home plate. • Aug. 24, 1958: Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman ever to compete in Formula One racing, drives a Maserati in the Portuguese Grand Prix. Her racing career began after two of her brothers made a bet that she couldn’t drive fast. • Aug. 23, 1982: The parliament of Lebanon elected Bashir Bemayel president. He was assassinated three weeks later. • Aug. 25, 1984: Truman Capote, author of the pioneering true-crime novel “In Cold Blood,” dies at age 59 in Los Angeles. After reading about murders of a farm family, Capote traveled to Kansas to do research with his childhood friend, Harper Lee, who later wrote “To Kill a Mockingbird.” • Aug. 27, 1985: The Space Shuttle Discovery left for a seven-day mission in which three satellites were launched and another was repaired and redeployed.
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County staff attempted to guide, not hamper, Hellsgate the plans to be redesigned. In the earliest stages of the project, HFD officials/staff advised county staff that a metal building would be purchased and the station build-out would be accomby Tommie Martin plished with volunteer labor and withgila county supervisor out a licensed contractor. County staff properly advised that the Fire District A recent newspaper article and an would need to obtain approval from editorial have each expressed concerns the Arizona Registrar of Contractors to about the Hellsgate Fire District (HFD) proceed without a licensed contractor. station project currently underway in That approval was not granted by the Tonto Village. Issues have been raised State of Arizona, requiring costs to be and opinions voiced regarding possible delays and costs added to the project by Tommie Martin incurred by HFD for an engineer, architect and contractor. Gila County. The filed plans called for a two-story structure Planning for this project spans several years. The two parcels were purchased by the District to include: five truck/engine bays, meeting room, in 2012, and soil compaction testing was per- office, lobby, workout room, five bathrooms, formed in late 2013. While various iterations of commercial kitchen (later changed to residential the building plans may have been discussed with kitchen), six-crew sleeping room, living area, former building officials, Gila County Community laundry room, storage, exterior deck, and a fireDevelopment staff reviewed the proposed plans man’s pole — approximately 7,500 sq. ft. This and accepted them for submission in December scope therefore involved a modern commercial of 2014. In an effort to save the Fire District added building which necessitated design proficiencost, Gila County accepted the plans designed to cy for fire walls, emergency exiting, electrical, an earlier code year than was currently in effect plumbing and mechanical systems, as well as so that the Fire District did not have to pay for engineered fire sprinkler plans for crew sleeping Editor’s note: Supervisor Martin submitted this commentary on a recent Roundup editorial based on comments from several county department heads.
quarters on the second floor. Several factors are important to note: First, the project was a commercial project which fell under the scrutiny of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors that regulates when a licensed commercial contractor is required; second, the proposed project exceeded the 3,000 square foot threshold of the Arizona Board of Technical Registration which requires a licensed architect; and, last, metal buildings do not meet prescriptive code and always require an engineered design not only for the structure but for the site specific foundation to take into consideration any slope to the lot, type of soil, fill brought in, or other natural obstructions. It has been reported that the HFD Board of Directors recently scrapped the plans for crew sleeping quarters on the second floor. The fire chief and the county’s chief building official met last week to discuss how that space will now be used for storage. County staff has attempted to guide, not hamper, HFD in this project. Building codes and regulations are in place to protect the occupants of the building and the general public, evolving out of safety, security and liability issues, not based in discrimination or undue restraint.
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Town should compromise on changes at park Editor: Two weeks ago Ric Hinkie wrote about the destruction of wildlife in our town lake by the town’s decision to remove all of the cattails surrounding the lake and building a cement block wall to prevent runoff and erosion. The town, in its defense, claimed that the cattails were growing too fast and ruining the water quality in the lake. Killing the fish and all of the cattails was therefore deemed for total removal. Ric contrasted the town’s argument by urging readers to seek out various computer articles, written by biologists, which gave the opposite opinion. I decided to check these out. Indeed, Ric was correct in his written statement: Cattails keep lakes and ponds healthy, and prevent shore erosion while supplying cover for wildlife and birds. The conclusion is that the Parks and Recreation Department thought it could lie about the real facts and get away with it. Kudos to Ric Hinkie for exposing them. Yet, no matter that the true facts come to light, it appears that more piles of block are appearing on site. The town won’t stop their work until the lake looks like a swimming pool — devoid of all ducks, geese and coots. And even our local bald eagle might leave. If the true facts are known, the department wants all of the ducks and geese to leave because the Parks crew is tired of cleaning the poop off of the walkways once a week! It is a good thing that one of the lake improvements is to provide a few more fishing bank areas. Yes, but does the entire lake have to be surrounded by fishing banks and all cattails
removed? Parks and Recreation holds several fishing derbies during the year, but the rest of the year you might just see a handful of fishermen when you walk around the lake. Adding a few more banks is all that is needed. Most of us enjoying the town lake on a daily basis are walkers, joggers, or dog-walkers. And part of that joy is looking out over the lake and seeing the wildlife. In the past two weeks, I can already see and feel the difference, now that an enormous number of cattails have been pulled. No ducks and a few coots. The only views left are the two water fountains. I totally agree with Ric, why can’t there be a compromise in allowing the cattails to grow back inside the barrier on the west side of the lake where the wildlife can prosper and find cover. That isn’t too much to ask. I wonder if the town powers-that-be have ever taken the time to walk around and enjoy the wildlife wonders that surround our lake area. It appears that most of their interest lies in making Payson more citified like Flagstaff and Prescott. It will soon come to pass when our small town becomes a college town. Acres and acres of forest trees will be destroyed to make room for more apartments, houses and businesses. A cement city with clogged traffic and increased crime to boot. The slower-paced way of living that many of us have so enjoyed will be a distant memory in a few short years. Get ready, as there is no turning back, whether we like it or not. I can only hope that the town will change its mind regarding the total removal of the cattails in our lake. We don’t need to walk around a large swimming pool with views of just two gurgling water fountains. Please allow us to continue our love of nature, and all that comes with it, in this beautiful setting. Joann Hippel
No justice for Ritzy Editor: We are at the 90-day mark of Ritzy’s murder. Unfortunately, there are no leads at this time. Not a day goes by where I am not asked if we have found the person who committed this terrible act of violence. Our surviving shih tzu/Maltese Roxy was shot twice the same night Ritzy was killed. Roxy had to have surgery as she was hit in the face and under her collar area and was found the next day. Both, Chris and I felt terrible because we initially didn’t see that she was hurt physically. We assumed she was just heartbroken. We thank the entire community for your thoughts and words of encouragement over the last three months. A Facebook online event was created by a friend to spread awareness. The community in 72 hours raised $2,500 as a reward in the information leading to the arrest and conviction for the killing. I have to say that, if anything, awareness has been made that “YES” a pellet gun can kill a dog as it did our beloved little Ritzy. I have heard many friends and acquaintances tell me that they have used this as a lesson to teach their children to be careful with their pellet guns, which are not toys. I even used Ritzy’s death as a lesson at Payson Community Kids on cruelty to animals. We have to keep positive that maybe the person that killed Ritzy so senselessly has inadvertently saved a human life. Ritzy was killed with cruel intent and we remain hopeful that there will be “Justice for Ritzy.” You can attend the cyber awareness event to stay up to date and spread awareness at “Justice for Ritzy” on Facebook. Suzy Tubbs, Chris Avakian and Roxy
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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Forest restoration contractor bedeviled by breakdowns But vital forest thinning projects finally underway by
Pete Aleshire
roundup editor
Good Earth Power Arizona (GEPAZ) has finally started cutting and processing trees in its Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) contract, but remains bedeviled by breakdowns and skepticism. The company has thousands of acres worth of thinning projects underway, but suffered another setback in the form of a breakdown of the two giant machines that can strip branches from a 50-foot-tall tree in a single violent motion. The two months it has spent rebuilding and repairing the two “de-limbers” has slowed an array of thinning projects, according to the company’s August update on its progress. “Production has been bottlenecked in the forests. It seems that if something could break down over the past month, it did. Sometimes more than once. Wirta Loggins has been able to cut trees, but could not de-limb them and load them for transport. The de-limbers are now fixed and operating in the forest,” said the update. GEPAZ has fallen more than a year behind in the unprecedented effort to thin some 300,000 acres in a single, massive, 10-year contract. The 4FRI project remains the best hope for restoring the region’s desperately overgrown, unhealthy forests. The thinning projects remain vital when it comes to protecting forested communities from megafires like the Wallow or the Rodeo-Chediski. It would cost billions of dollars to thin millions of acres of ponderosa pine forests from the current, unnatural 800 trees per acre to a more natural and sustainable 50 trees per acre. The 4FRI
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This photograph from a non-4FRI thinning project atop the Rim shows a de-limber in operation. The machines can strip the branches from a 40-foot-tall ponderosa pine in a single motion. Good Earth Power Arizona, the 4FRI contractor, suffered a two-month delay in thinning projects after both of its de-limbers broke down. contract envisions getting that thinning done at no cost to taxpayers by developing a timber industry that can make a profit on the small trees that pose such a threat to the forest. The 4FRI project emerged from an unprecedented agreement involving local officials, forest researchers, loggers and environmental groups to focus on removing the thickets of trees smaller than 18 inches in diameter while leaving most of the remaining bigger, old-growth trees. However, the 4FRI project has struggled — in part because of the unprece-
dented scale of operations and in part because the Forest Service has had a hard time finding a contractor who can operate on the planned-for scale. GEPAZ, the second contractor to hold the contract, has struggled to meet the original timelines. The company has to build the mills that can handle the small trees. It must also develop wood product operations like biomass energy production, composting and other operations to process millions of tons of brush, limbs and saplings. Good Earth’s August update detailed some of the challenges in developing
what amounts to a whole new logging industry centered on small trees. “Logs are the key to balancing the equation. We have built an integrated supply chain. But hiccups in any part of the operation can disrupt the entire equation. The Williams Mill, the Lumberjack Mill and the two pole peeling facilities that we have put in place have been starved for logs for nearly two months while the de-limber parts were manufactured and fitted.” However, company officials predicted the pace of thinning operations will pick up.
Forests affect climate Studies show forests have greater impact than scientists realized by
Pete Aleshire
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Forests have a much greater impact on global climate than scientists realized, according to a series of recent studies. One study found that the pine-scented molecules wafting through a pine forest can spur the formation of sometimes sizable particles — seemingly out of thin air. These airborne particles can play a much greater role in trapping heat from the sun — and causing rainfall — than scientists had previously realized, according to a study published in the Journal Nature. The vapors from the pines create particles that can grow from 1 nanometer to 100 nanometers in just a day. At that size, they can both prompt water droplets to condense and form clouds and block heat radiating off the ground. The pine vapors trigger a complex chemical reaction that involves hydrogen and oxygen. Those reactions proceed much more rapidly than scientists had assumed, concluded the researchers from the University of Washington and elsewhere. As a consequence, many climate models don’t adequately account for the influence of forests in either buffering — or exaggerating — the effects of changes in global temperatures. That could create unexpected effects if warming tempera-
tures cause major changes in forests. For instance, many climate models predict big changes in the various forested habitats in Arizona if projected increases in temperature take place. Payson sits at the lower edge of the range of ponderosa pines. Crown fires, drought and a rise in average temperatures could drive the ponderosa pine zone into higher elevations. Meanwhile, the boundary of the desert and pinyon-juniper habitats could also shift. One study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory predicted that forests worldwide will essentially shift further north. The researchers predicted forest boundaries will move about 100 miles north. The mapping focused on the boreal forests at higher latitudes. But a 100-mile shift of the ponderosa pine forest could prove devastating for Northern Arizona forests, which harbor a 6-million-acre expanse of ponderosa pine forests — the largest in the world. The Lawrence Berkeley study suggested such large-scale shifts in forest boundaries could have a measurable effect on the carbon cycle planetwide. Trees store huge amounts of carbon for centuries at a time. If large expanses of forest are replaced by grasslands, it would have the effect of releasing vast stores of carbon into the atmosphere over a relatively short time period, conPete Aleshire/Roundup cluded the researchers. Pine forests produce particles that affect the climate.
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A steady parade of politicians and officials pushing to get the project back on schedule have visited Good Earth’s new facilities. That includes staffers for Senator John McCain, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick and Forest Service regional forester Cal Joyner. Senator Jeff Flake is scheduled to make a visit as well. Meanwhile, the company is working on thousands of acres of task orders, including several in Rim Country. Of special interests are projects that would affect the watershed of the C.C. Cragin Reservoir. Payson officials have pushed hard to convince the Forest Service to make the Cragin watershed a high priority. A crown fire on that watershed could cause mudslides that would reduce the capacity of the reservoir — the key to Payson’s water future. Thinning projects Good Earth currently has underway include: • West Fork: 1,482 acres completed on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. • East Clear Creek: 4,295 acres in the Coconino Forest on the C.C. Cragin watershed scheduled, but not yet underway. • Mercer: The company has completed 90 acres of the 952-acre project near Christopher Creek, which will provide a vital buffer zone in case a wildfire advances on the community. • Woodchuck: The company has cleared 465 acres of the 585-acre task order in the Tonto National Forest. • Alder: The company has restored 995 acres of the 1,322-acre project in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Other Forest Service-approved task orders that remain inactive due to various conditions and restrictions include: • Clark: 1,684 acres in the Coconino National Forest. • Bobs: 2,017 acres in the Coconino National Forest. • Clark: 1,684 acres in the Coconino • Elk Park: 2,901 acres in the Coconino. • Weatherford: 1,017 acres in the Coconino.
Making school lunches cool
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Joe Trayer would like Payson High School students to stay on campus for lunch. The Sodexo food service manager for the district said last year, his company provided 89,000 breakfasts and 206,000 lunches. But he said those high school students love to leave campus to eat in town. “The higher you get in grade levels, the lower you get in participation,” he said. “They just want a hamburger out of a bag.” So, Trayer has decided to build a second lunch station at the high school to look like a food truck. “Right now you have a bland looking serving window, but the graphics can change it into a food truck,” he said. He plans on serving street tacos and tortas and mac ’n’ cheese. “They rotate on a weekly basis,” he said. He’s even enlisted landscape architect Jill Ridley to help out. She has offered to volunteer her time to help make the new food space possible. Joni deSzendeffy, the director of technology, said she’s working with administration to provide Wi-Fi so high school students can surf on personal devices while eating. But the idea has been delayed because staff had to be ramped up. Over the summer, Trayer said he lost eight people — not an easy task to replace so many workers and get back on track. “The process of putting people on is lengthy,” he said. School food service workers have to pass a skills test and background check. Trayer said he hopes to have the new food service window at the high school up and running by mid-September.
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“I’ve never been as excited as I am right now,” Lance Porter, chief executive officer of Banner Payson Medical Center told the crowd at the most recent Lunch & Learn program. Presented by the Banner Payson Seniors, the program took place at the Church of the Nazarene due to high interest among the program’s members. Porter spoke about the changes happening at the medical center since it came into the Banner Health family Aug. 1 and what the future promises. The focus of the medical center has always been on the three things patients want most, he said:
• Heal them. • Keep them safe. • Be nice to them (show compassion). “Today the patient is part of their health care team,” Porter said, comparing that fact to the way things used to be when the medical professionals had the first and final say in everything to do with an individual’s care. “Improved operations with Banner will make those three things possible,” he said. Right now the staff at the medical center, all the way from the housekeeping personnel to Porter and his administrative team are continuing to learn the Banner system. “It is the same in all their facilities,” he said. Payson is the 31st hospital to join Banner Health in six states. The company has 19 facilities throughout Arizona (more than any other health care provider). It is also in Alaska, California, Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. When the Payson medical center was operated by CHS, its nearest sister hospitals were in Bullhead City and Tucson. Now, with Banner, it is close enough to sister operations that it can call for weekend coverage. Payson has shared, centralized resources and access to specialists and services through Banner, which is a not-for-profit provider. One of the program guests asked if that means there will be a drop in the cost to patients. Porter said it is a possibility, but Banner Health officials want time to study the issue before making any changes in that regard. However, the company is committed to making $25 million in capital improvements to the Payson facility over the next seven years, he said. Porter said his primary focus for the medical center at this point is improving the emergency department and recruiting physicians to the area. While the changes for the emergency department are moving forward, Porter said recruiting physicians would take more time. “I could go out and bring in somebody new tomorrow, but we don’t want just anybody. We want good doctors who want to be here,” he said. Several new physicians are
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A member of the Banner Senior Program thanks Lance Porter for his enthusiastic presentation about the changes Banner Health is bringing to the Payson Medical Center. Porter is chief executive officer for Banner Payson Medical Center, a position he held under the facility’s previous management. Banner assumed ownership of the hospital from the Mogollon Health Alliance — now MHA Foundation — on Aug. 1, 2015 and plans to make $25 million in capital improvements to the facility over the next seven years, according to Porter. already working in Payson or soon will be. Among these: Dr. Tamme Adams, who specializes in internal medicine; Dr. Leanne Olson, a pediatrician; and Dr. Lloyd Olson, who specializes in general surgery and will be working with Dr. Alfonso Munoz. Additionally Porter is looking to bring in two more family practitioners and/or internists and another pediatrician; a pulmonologist; and a neurologist. The hospital will have access to any number of specialists once the appropriate technology is in place to make use of Banner’s telemedicine. Porter said the hospital will have the opportunity to use teleneurology; an e-ICU (electronic intensive care unit) system where specially trained nurses monitor ICU patients alongside the on-site staff; chest pain certification; stroke certification; pediatric certification; and trauma level III care. With Banner, the Payson Medical Center is also implementing national recognized best practices for patient care, he said. Porter said since Banner does not have a seniors program, the one in Payson could become a model for a similar offering at other facilities in the company. He said the program in Payson would continue. A budget is being developed for it and company officials are working on choosing a name for it. Porter said it is possible its programming could be expanded in the future. A revamp of the patient portal system — a program allowing individuals to access their own medical records — is taking place, he said.
Emergency Department Improvements Among the emergency department improvements he cited: • A new ED nursing director, Becky Nissila • Access to Banner staffing (especially over busy weekends such as the recent rodeo weekend) • A new chief nursing officer, Mike Herring • A new chief medical officer, Larry Spratling, M.D., who is a pulmonologist • Employed hospitalists • A new air transport partner, PHI, which has a bigger helicopter that can fly in rougher weather if needed • An ED medical staff director Dr. Joel Betz, M.D., who starts Sept. 1 • An ED physician partner, Team Health, also starting Sept. 1, providing the doctors who will work in the emergency department. Porter said Team Health operates with standing orders (specific guideline for dealing with patients); scribes, who are at the physician’s side as he sees patients, writing down his observations and instructions, which frees up the doctor’s time from writing the information; Dragon dictation (a recording technology available for the physician if a scribe is not present); changes in the staff patterns in the emergency room; and changes in the culture — communication with the staff and patients.
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Those aluminum cans of soda might be recycled for new life, but the damage the beverage does can be lasting and irreversible.
Glad I never gave into the oh-so bad soda habit Ever heard the saying, “The happiest days of a the liver dumps more sugar into the system, while boat owner’s life are the day he buys the boat and the adenosine receptors of the brain get blocked, the day he sells it?” preventing drowsiness. My editor learned that the hard way. I always wondered what made the famous Coke He thought a nice little speed boat to take the buzz. kids water skiing and puttering Five minutes after all that around the lake would be pergoes on, the brain produces a fect. pleasurable thrill from increased The So, he found a widow selling H e a l t h y dopamine production. her late husband’s boat at a Whoo! A joyride. bargain basement price and got Then, an hour after consuming a soda, the phosphoric acid away with what he thought was in the soda binds with calcium, a steal — until he found out it by Michele Nelson magnesium and zinc in the lower wasn’t so. intestine, which actually gives Leaks, a touchy motor and a few swims to get the thing to shore relegated that a burst of energy intensified by the high dose of boat to the backyard in Phoenix where it sat sad sugar. Bad news is, at the same time, the phosphoric acid causes a flush of calcium in your body and broken. that dumps into the urine. Would that he could have seen into the future. There go those bones! For those addicted to sweet soda, the research During that same hour after drinking the soda, suggests the same kind of story. A sweet deal at the beginning only ends up a sad, broken deal at the caffeine’s diuretic effects cause the body to pee. What leaves the body in that increased flow the end. The Harvard School of Public Health published of urine? All the bonded calcium, magnesium and studies proving consumption of sugary sodas zinc that would otherwise help build bones, as well cause Type II diabetes, heart disease, gout, as well as sodium, electrolytes and water. So much for refreshing. as severely damaging bones. Then the sugar crash comes along with dehyWow. Talk about aging quickly. I mean, time does a great job on its own, but these sodas really dration (due to the loss of water and nutrients), producing the empty feeling that drives people to take it out of you. A cute infographic, http://therenegadepharma- drink another Coke. cist.com lays it out moment by moment. After years of drinking soda, the body feels During the first 10 minutes, 10 teaspoons of like my editor’s boat. Out of shape, depleted and sugar hits the system. Guess what? That’s 100 broken. percent of your daily sugar intake. Lucky for my editor, he found out about the boat Twenty minutes after guzzling that Coke, blood thing early on. It takes a bit more for soda drinkers sugar spikes and insulin levels peak. Sounds like to catch a clue. a recipe for diabetes. Once they do, it’s a bit hard to toss the old body In 40 minutes, someone sensitive to caffeine will into the backyard and forget it. Although you probsee pupils dilate and feel blood pressure rise. Then ably wish you could.
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From Banner Payson Medical Center In the cool pines of Arizona’s Rim Country, twice a year, about 25 to 30 children and adults gather at a lodge nestled inside a sprawling lush green outdoor space. This diverse group from all over the Phoenix area, strangers whose paths may otherwise have never crossed, are in Payson for what many describe as a healing event. They are here to learn how to cope and to move on with life after the loss of a loved one. Peter Marthaler, whose 35-year-old wife died of breast cancer a year ago, attended the camp earlier this year with his 6-year-old son, Banyan. He said the camp has allowed him to feel again and to be able to open up and talk about the immense pain he had kept bottled up. Camp counselor David Rosh said while the three-day camp isn’t the final answer for those who are left behind to resolve their grief and loss it’s a good beginning. And by simply being at the camp they also realize they are not alone in the pain they are dealing with. Led by grief counselors, music therapists and volunteers, the camp, named for Dottie Kissinger, a longtime Arizona philanthropist, is held twice a year for children ages 6 to 18 and their families. Special activities such as music, painting and a geode hike are planned for children to channel and express their grief, while the adults talk in support circles. Rosh, who shares his own experiences with grief and gets participants to open up about
theirs, said while it’s not possible to suffer loss without experiencing grief, it’s important to acknowledge it, and it’s invaluable to reach out to others for help. “It empowers everyone to feel and heal,” he said. To learn more about the program and Kissinger, visit www.BannerHealth.com/ BannerHospiceCamp or call 480657-1167. Banner Hospice offers grief
recovery groups throughout metro Phoenix free of charge. Using a step-by-step approach, the program helps adults address issues such as death and divorce, as well as other significant emotional losses. During each threemonth module, participants learn tools that enable them to adjust to the loss and regain a sense of meaning in life. For more information, visit www.BannerHealth.com/ BannerHospiceSupport
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Banner Payson Seniors Weekly Calendar of Events MON: Tai chi 9-10 a.m. Computer class 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., begins Sept. 14 Bunco 1-3 p.m. ($3 to play) Write Your Story 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. TUES: Knitting 9-11 a.m. (all levels) Feeling Fit 10-11 a.m. Pinochle 12-3 p.m. Fresenius Dialysis Outreach (2nd Tuesday) Mexican Train 12-3 p.m. 12 Step Rim Country Women’s AA meeting 3-4 p.m. WED:
Sept. 2, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Lunch & Learn Internal Medicine – Dr. Tamerut Adams, will speak about internal medicine and how it differs from other modalities and when it might be wise to seek an internist. Mahjong 1:30-4:30 p.m.
DUTCH OVEN COOKING Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Member Lunch at Rumsey Park Ramada 3 for a Dutch Oven Cooking program by John Swenson, $4 – You don’t have to be camping to enjoy the unique flavor of a Dutch oven dish. Come for a fun demonstration and meal. Registration due by Friday, Sept. 4.
THUR: T.O.P.S. 7-9 a.m. Tai chi 9-10 a.m. Widowed Women’s Grief Group (meets 1st Thursday of month, 9:30-11 a.m.) Pinochle 12-3 p.m. Banner Payson Seniors is located at 215 N. Ballroom Dancing 3-4 p.m. Beeline Highway, the phone number for details Lost Loves Suicide Loss (meets 1st and reservations for special programs is 928 Thursday of month, 4-5:30 p.m.) 472-9290. The program is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 9 FRI: Feeling Fit 10-11 a.m. a.m. to noon, Friday. Line Dance 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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Horns trample Window Rock Chapman runs for 185 yards, 3 TDs by
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Wyatt Chapman ran for 185 yards and three touchdowns as Payson opened the football season by running over host Fort Defiance Window Rock 57-6 on Friday night. Chapman carried the ball 13 times to spearhead a Longhorns’ rushing attack that netted 377 yards. Ruben Estrada amassed 173
all-purpose yards, running eight times for 90 yards and returning a kick 75 yards for a TD. He also ran for a two-point conversion. Chaz Davis ran seven times for 42 yards and a touchdown and completed 3 of 7 passes for 36 yards and a TD. He connected with Angel Jacquez on a 25-yard scoring pass. Davis passed for a two-point conversion to Alex Suarez. Cameron Moore added a
41-yard TD run. In addition to his two-point catch, Alex Suarez returned a fumble 83 yards for a score. Brigham Flake ran for a twopoint conversion, had an interception and three pass deflections. Jacquez also picked off a pass. Korben White led the Longhorns with six tackles. Window Rock turned the ball over four times. Payson lost one fumble. “The boys played a good game,” said Payson head coach
Jake Swartwood. “The boys on defense swarmed great and played really aggressively. And the offensive line looked good and created some holes for our backs to run through. We’ve got a lot of stuff to still work on before we play St. Johns.” The Longhorns are idle this week and return to action at home against St. Johns at 7 p.m. on Sept. 4. The information for this story came from coach Jake Swartwood and MaxPreps.com.
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Senior Carl Adcock is back in goal for the Longhorns after a strong debut between the pipes in his first season of soccer a year ago. Senior Gerardo Moceri (below) returns for his fourth varsity season and once again will play wherever he can help the team the most. by
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Overcoming the graduation of 10 seniors won’t be easy for Payson High’s varsity boys soccer team. But there’s plenty of experience among the half-dozen returning varsity players. “We should be OK,” said head coach Chris Avakian. “Most of those six returning players have played for three or more years, so they have the experience.” And the establishment of a Rim Country Middle School team two years ago should be a big help, according to the coach. “The feeder program is real important,” Avakian said.
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That’s because freshmen now have valuable game experience they lacked in years past. “The last couple of years we’ve only had one or two freshmen and this year we have seven,” he said. “The young guys played on the middle school team for two years and we didn’t have that before.” Chris Harold spearheaded the effort to establish a middle school feeder program, Avakian said. Harold had served as the varsity boys soccer assistant coach but is taking over as the head coach for the varsity girls soccer team this fall. The Longhorns hope to continue competing at a high level this season. Payson enjoyed one of its best seasons a year ago, going 15-5-1 and reaching the state semifinals for the third time in four seasons. The Longhorns
climbed all the way to No. 1 in the state power rankings late in the season before a loss to Chino Valley wound up leaving them the No. 2 seed for the state tournament. Lakeside Blue Ridge beat Payson 1-0 in the semifinals before Chino Valley beat the Yellow Jackets to claim its second straight s t a t e crown. T h e Cowboys should once again be strong. And the Longhorns hope to field another competitive team. “We’re expecting to get to the state tournament and let the chips fall where they may because anybody can beat anybody on any given day,” Avakian said. Five of the seven Longhorns receiving some form of all-state recognition have graduated.
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But seniors Gerardo Moceri and Gabe Hernandez return after earning honorable mention on the all-state team. Moceri also made first-team all-section. The midfielder has been a leader in each of his three previous seasons with the varsity. Hernandez made second-team all-section as a junior. Also returning are seniors Carl Adcock, Nathan Cluff and Tanner Dendy, who were all honorable mention all-section as juniors. The combined varsity and junior varsity roster includes seniors, Carl Adcock (GK), Gabe Hernandez, Gerardo Moceri, Nathan Cluff, Tanner Dendy, Silas Galster, Tyler Porter, Saul Solis; juniors, David Bullard, Daniel Cluff, Josh O’Conner, Dalton Perkes, Jon Perry, Dimitri Sieevw; sophomores, Randy Adcock, Mario Cruz, Jared Featherston, Jadyn Hinton, Justin Wang; and freshmen Luis Diaz-Bojorquez, Charlie Francis, Bryan Marquez-Reyes, Anthony Ortiz, Gage Ryden, Cole Tenney and Andrew Ward. The Longhorns were one of eight teams in Division 4 Section 3 last year. Payson went 6-1, finishing second to Chino Valley. With the Arizona Interscholastic Association realignment for the next threeyear block, the 25 schools competing in fall soccer all play in Division 5. Payson is one of nine teams in Section 1. The others are: Blue Ridge, Holbrook, Round Valley, Shonto Prep, Show Low, Snowflake, St. Johns and St. Michael. Chino Valley is in Section 3. The Longhorns were scheduled to scrimmage with host Camp Verde and Phoenix Country Day at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday before opening the season at Rumsey Park against Snowflake at 6 p.m. on Sept. 2.
Thompson wins women’s golf event Claudia Thompson carded 36.5 to beat runner-up Judy McFall (37) by half a stroke to win Flight A in the Payson Women’s Golf Association’s Par Fours Tournament at Payson Golf Course on Aug. 18. In the event, the women only counted their scores on the
par-4 holes. Marcy Hewlett came in at 36 to win Flight B. Jan Burns (40.5) finished second. In Flight C, Earlene Brewer (30.5) won and Joyce Goff (39) was runner-up. Claudia Bullard was nearest to the pin on No. 5, leaving it 6 feet 5 inches from the cup.
Claudia Thompson won that contest on No. 17, leaving the ball 12-6 from the hole. Marcy Hewlett, PWGA’s Arizona Women’s Golf Association representative, presented Shari Codi with a certificate to commemorate her recent hole-in-one.
Payson Roundup Tuesday, August 25, 2015
APS will slash solar energy incentives Corporation commission approval spawns controversy by
Pete Aleshire
roundup editor
Although Arizona faces a federal mandate to cut the use of coal-fired power plants, homeowners will face sharply higher costs if they go solar — thanks to new fees on rooftop solar systems imposed by Arizona Public Service and the Salt River Project. The APS plan to impose a four-fold increase in the monthly charge for using rooftop solar has proved especially controversial due to the power company’s dark money spending to help elect the current slate of Arizona Corporation Commission commissioners — who approved the request for sharply higher fees. The Corporation Commission has been enmeshed in months of controversy due to the dominant role of dark money spending in the corporation commission race. Reportedly, APS mounted its own dark money campaign on behalf of candidates Doug Little and Tom Forese, both of whom said they would curtail incentives that have resulted in a rapid increase in solar power generation in Arizona. The two Republicans
were opposed by Democrats who favored expanding solar incentives. The Democrats had support from solar industry dark money groups, although at only a fraction of the spending levels of the groups opposing solar incentives. Commissioner Bob Stump, who strongly supported Little and Forese, has suffered through months of controversy of his own after it was revealed he deleted hundreds of e-mail messages about commission business he had received on his smart phone. He used his own phone rather than his corporation commission email account, which is archived and subject to public information requests. He said he deleted the messages to clear space on his phone. Critics said Stump communicated with Forese and Little and APS and other people connected to the dark money groups. The law allows the dark money groups to spend as much money as they want without revealing the source, so long as they don’t coordinate their campaigns with the candidates. However, it’s easy for candidates to coordinate
their activities through third parties, although that’s potentially illegal. Stump has denied acting as a coordinating middle man between the candidates and the dark money groups, but also deleted the emails that could confirm his assertions. In the meantime, the corporation commission has signaled support for the efforts by various electrical companies dependent on coal, oil and nuclear generating plants to make it much more expensive for homeowners to rely instead on rooftop solar systems. The commission voted 3-2, with Little, Forese and Stump supporting APS, to let the utility company boost its fee for homeowners who use solar fourfold immediately, rather than waiting until next year for the company’s scheduled rate increase hearing. State law requires APS to buy excess energy from such rooftop solar systems. However, the homeowners remain connected to the electrical grid and use conventionally generated power at night. APS maintains that the people with rooftop solar systems don’t buy enough electricity from
the grid to pay their fair share of the infrastructure cost. APS and other power companies insist this amounts to a “cost shift� from solar customers to other customers. However, the original logic in the beneficial rates for the solar customers lay in the claim that the rooftop solar power could reduce the need for new power plants, a savings to all ratepayers. The dwindling incentives for solar come in the face of the federal effort to reduce the emissions of pollutants thought to both cause health problems and contribute to global warming. The federal Environmental Protection Agency originally proposed requiring Arizona to cut emissions from coal-fired plants by 52 percent, but an overhaul of the proposed rule cut the required reduction to 30 percent — about the same as the national average. Arizona remains unusually dependent on coal fired plants, most of them decades old and not equipped with the latest pollution control systems.
School officials field battery of questions From page 1A Another audience member asked about advanced placement classes. “If I understand some of the advanced courses have been eliminated,� he said. Wyman said the district currently offers nine AP classes. However, the course guide offered 12. The reason three classes didn’t run? Not enough students. “We expect to get 10 to 12 kids in a class to run a class,� he said. “Now you have enough kids to make a go.� Wyman did say he understands some families wish to push their children farther than others wish to go. So the district has opened negotiations with Gila Community College to offer more dual-enrollment classes and started up Payson Center for Success Online. “We’re trying to give lots of avenues for the kids,� he said. But Wyman admitted the Legislature isn’t making it easy with cuts and denying schools their voter and court mandated inflation payments. “They are sitting on tax revenues and rainy day funding,� said Wyman. “I’m sure I know what the governor would like is pennies on the dollars to settle the inflation payments. There is another one (suit) that they tech-
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Payson Unified School District Superintendent and School Board President Barbara Underwood fielded questions on schools at a meeting of the Rim Country Democrats club last week. nically owe us $1 billion.� So Wyman said he is looking for ways to squeeze every dollar out of every area he can. Take electricity. Wyman said even though the district has solar, a program available to schools offers loans to replace light bulbs to reduce electrical bills.
Bear killed after hitting homes looking for food Arizona Game and Fish officers killed a black bear early Thursday morning after it attempted to break into a cabin for a second time in an area near Hart Prairie, northwest of Flagstaff. Game and Fish received a call late Wednesday night about a bear that had broken into a cabin, caused damage, and eaten food from the refrigerator. Wildlife officers responded and several hours later shot the bear as it attempted to enter a human-occupied cabin again. “The bear’s actions were that of a bear that had become completely habituated to humans,� said Game and Fish Field Supervisor Larry Phoenix. “We’d been receiving reports about this bear repeatedly visiting and raiding human-occupied areas, and it was becoming an increasingly dangerous situation.� Phoenix said over the past two months the bear had tried to get into a dumpster at Camp Colton, a location frequently utilized by children, caused damage to residences, and most recently showed up at the Nature Conservancy (TNC) property at Hart Prairie. Game and Fish officers spoke with area residents, provided information on how to bear-proof their properties, and set a bear trap in several locations in an effort to capture and
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remove the bear. The bear was an adult male and in good physical condition, weighing about 250 pounds. “When healthy bears display this type of behavior, they represent a threat to human safety,� said Phoenix. “That behavior is also a strong indication that the bear has been feeding on non-wild food sources.� The stomach contents confirmed this, as they contained no wild food, but were full of human food, dog food, trash bag pieces and bird seed. Residents in the area who spoke with Game and Fish officials said they were scared knowing the bear was around and didn’t necessarily want to see it killed, but understood it posed a safety threat. “We live and recreate in places that are within wildlife habitats, and at times wild animals may find food sources like garbage, dog food, and bird feeders in and around our homes and properties,� said Phoenix. “In this particular situation, most of the homeowners were trying to do the right thing, but the bear still found other food to eat besides its typical wild diet.� Game and Fish reminds people never to intentionally or unintentionally provide food, cover or water for wildlife.
“We pay back the loan with our savings,â€? he said. When asked what issues the district faces that don’t stem from a lack of money, he had no hesitation in his answer. “What we need to work on is stability in the district,â€? he said. “Stability of leadership allows for an organization to be more stable‌ because everybody new has new ideas when they are coming in.â€? With 18 years of experience in school administration, he should know. The final question came from an audience member who enjoyed the events put on by the district.
“All those wonderful activities and events you talked about, how do you let the community know what’s coming up?� she asked. Wyman said the district has its website, a Facebook page, a Twitter account and praised the Roundup for keeping the community informed. “We are streamlining our calendar,� he said. “If people want to see something in the arts, you can know when to see a play or concert.� Wyman, more than any other superintendent in the last five years, has made a point to visit different community groups.
O B I T U A R Y John “Johnny� Allen Morris (1955-2015)
John “Johnnyâ€? Allen Morris, 60, of Payson, Ariz. succumbed to cancer Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015 at Hospice Compassus surrounded by family. John was born Feb. 26, 1955 in Mesa, Ariz. to Bill and Dessie Morris. He spent almost all his life in Tonto Basin, Ariz. and Payson, Ariz. He was the strongest man I have ever known, writes his daughter Michaela Lopez, and despite getting run over in Alaska by a D3 Dozer he loved a good horse shoe tournament, bowling, hunting, fishing, shooting, Ranger riding and anything outdoors. His family was his life and he never turned a friend away who needed help. His kind heart will be missed greatly and maybe a little bit of his orneriness. He is survived by his four children, Michaela Lopez and husband Michael of Phoenix, Ariz., Jennifer Melbourne and husband Michael of Prescott, Ariz., David Morris and wife Jessica of Payson, Ariz., and Danny Morris and his wife Jeslyn of Payson, Ariz. Also surviving are his 11 grandchildren: Gauge, Kaiden, Triston, Michael, Wyatt, Skylar, Mia, Masyn, Conner, Owen, and Logan; his mother Dessie Morris; and his 2 brothers Glen Morris and Junior Morris; also his many nieces and nephews and cousins. Believe you me we could go on forever, daughter Michaela writes. He was preceded in death by his father Bill Morris, his brother Hanky and his sister Debbie. There will be a celebration of life at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 behind 77 E. Arena Dr. Payson (where Debbie Haught used to live). This will be a potluck, so please bring a side dish.Â
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Rodeo, parade draws a happy crowd by
Keith Morris
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Photographer DJ Craig captured the steer riding action on Thursday night.
The World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo celebrated its 131st birthday last weekend with a three-day party at the Payson Event Center. Headlining the party were some of the top professional cowboys in the country, a bunch of horses and bulls that don’t like someone on their backs, and some of the cutest kids you’ll ever see trying to stay on sheep and steers that wish they wouldn’t. Clear skies contributed to lots of spectators. Payson Pro Rodeo Boss Bill Armstrong estimated attendance of 8,000-10,000 for the four performances. Armstrong said the dances after the Friday and Saturday night rodeos were unlike anything he’s ever seen. He and Payson Pro Rodeo Committee President Dan Wile said members of the committee and all the volunteers necessary for running such a big event went above and beyond the call of duty. “They’re the best,” they said. Dane Browning earned $1,492.48 to take All-Around Cowboy honors as the top money winner. See Friday’s Roundup for more covParade photos by Pete Aleshire/Roundup erage. Teresa McQuerrey contributed to The Payson High Cheer Squad (top) got onlookers pumped up at the parade on Saturday and the Payson Tea Party put Abe Lincoln in front of their float. this story.
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Payson Police Department Chief Don Engler reported the August Doin’s Rodeo in Payson had a mixed bag of challenges, but none too difficult. Engler said there were five arrests, most from a little too much fun with alcohol. Police also located one lost teenager. “One (arrest) was for threatening and intimidating and a
couple for alcohol and disorderly conduct,” he said. Payson Police found the missing 14-year-old quickly. “They had gone off with a couple of friends,” said Engler. The Gila County Sheriff’s Office reported investigating motorists that appeared intoxicated around the area of Round Valley on Highway 87. No arrests were made. All in all, a quiet rodeo weekend.
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Thrills and spills The 131st running of the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo drew good crowds this weekend, to watch some top cowboys and brave newcomers tackle the dangerous events that lie back at Payson’s roots. The rodeo grew out of the annual roundups, which brought cattle — and cowboys — from all over Rim Country to Payson every year. For more photos, see page 6B. Photos by Keith Morris/ Roundup
Rough and ready riders came in all sizes.
Santa Rita sends Sam Stuart flying in the bareback competition.
Sarah Kieckhefer competes in barrel racing.
Bull rider Bucky Rump tries to tame Bounty Hunter.
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Rim Country Church Directory Aglow International Crossroads Church, 114 E. Cedar Lane. The Aglow Bible Study is held each Tuesday at the Crossroads Fellowship Hall. Prayer and Praise 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; Bible study 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 474-6933 for more information. Baha’i Faith For location and information, call (928) 472-3191 or (928) 468-8962. Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, Email: office@ calvarypayson.com, web: calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Night Devotion & Prayer at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m.; Adult Bible Study, Youth Groups & Children’s Ministry at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery Study using the One Step To Freedom program at 6:30 p.m. Faith-based discipleship program for those dealing with strongholds in their lives such as substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling, etc.; Young Adult Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided for all of the above services. Friday: Friday Fellowship at the Friday’s at 6:30 p.m. – a fun night for the whole family! Games, snacks, followed by worship and a short Bible study and prayer, 111 W. Rancho Rd. Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m. Christians Together Independent-non-denominational. Meeting Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. Hwy. 260, Christopher Creek, first driveway past fire station on left. Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857 (church), 478-4310 (home). 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Thursday Bible Study. For more information, call Pastor Ed. Church at Powell Place 806 W. Longhorn Rd. Payson, (928) 474-6249. Non-Denominational Sunday Services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Church for the Nations Payson (CFTN Payson) meeting at 901 S. Westerly Road in the Chapel at Messinger’s. Sunday service 10 a.m. Pastors Nevin and Dina Hershberger invite you to come to join dynamic praise and worship with uplifting prophetic teaching. Contact Pastor Nevin at (602) 757-3778 or Pastor Dina at (602) 757-3830. Like us on Facebook. Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134. By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution. Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible classes for all ages 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:25 a.m. and 6 p.m., A-Capella singing, song practice 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 6:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., 474-6367, 468-8157, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886. MANZANITA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m., 474-3788, 472-2266, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886. PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m., 472-8709, 474-6367 or 4681103, Missionaries 472-7956. FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 468-0249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment: V. Green (928) 474-4181. PINE WARD: Highway 87; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to noon; Sacrament meeting 9 a.m. (928) 476-3118. Missionaries at (928) 600-7546. TONTO BASIN SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. 479-2484. CHRISTOPHER CREEK SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. followed by Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society. 4784608. SPANISH BRANCH: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sacrament meeting 9 a.m. YOUNG BRANCH: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:20 a.m. Sacrament meeting. 462-3326 or 462-3388. BLUE RIDGE BRANCH: Sunday 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 10:50 a.m. Sunday School; 11:25 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society. (928) 477-2138. Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org. Crossroads Foursquare Church We invite you to join us Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. Find us at www.crossroads4square.com, on Facebook or at 114 E. Cedar Lane, Payson. Desert Community Christian Fellowship, SB Pastor Eric Woods, (928) 479-2216, 173 Stephen’s Way, Tonto Basin. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday worship 6 p.m. East Verde Baptist Church Houston Mesa Road at Whispering Pines Control Road, 474-9385. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m. Eckankar: the religion of the light and sound of God Why are we here? We are here to learn by experiences, to grow spiritually. Pay attention to your feelings, intuition. God loves each one of us and he’s everywhere. For more information, call 877-300-4945. Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is to “make disciples who love God and people.” Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.discoverexpedition.com, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey! Fireproof Your Marriage Discover the power of 2=1 “Married For Life” and “Parents For Life” courses. Call (928) 478-4715 for more information. First Baptist Church (Independent/Fundamental) 303 W. Main St., 474-3530. Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (nursery provided); Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Pine 4039 N. Highway 87, 476-3552, Website: www.fbcpine.com. Sundays: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Forest Lakes Community Church A non-denominational church meeting in the school district/library building at 417 Old Rim Road in Forest Lakes. Worship is Sundays at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in the pines! Gisela Community Church Tatum Trail, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Gospel Meetings All are invited to come and hear the simple teachings and doctrine of Christ. The gospel of Christ still provides an anchor for the soul in a turbulent world. These meetings present the gospel story simply and freely. Tuesday from 7-8 p.m., Mogollon Health Alliance, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson. Iglesia La Roca 302 E. Rancho Rd. Nuestro proposito es que usted encuentre una relacion personal con Dios y pueda experimentar la hermosura de su presencia en cada uno de nuestros servicios: Miercoles 6:30pm Ensayo del Ministerio de Alabanza, Jueves 6:30pm Estudios Biblicos, Domingos 12:30 Tiempo de Celebracion y Adoracion, para mayor informacion comunicarse con los Pastores Carmelo y Ruth Andujar. Dr. Carmelo Andujar, Pastor (928) 2380240, Ruth Andujar (407) 341-9775, Secretaria de La Roca (928) 595-0874. Te invitamos a vistitar nuestra pagina web: www.iglesialarocapayson.com. “Visitenos, Sera un placer tenerles en nuestra Iglesia” Jehovah’s Witnesses North Payson Congregation, 1616 N. McLane, 474-7867, 474-2750: Public Discourse, 10 a.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 10:40 a.m., Sunday; Tuesday Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m. South Payson Congregation, 474-7867, 474-8346: Public Discourse, 1 p.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 1:40 p.m., Sunday; Thursday, Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m. Congregation Espanol de Testieos de Jehovah, 472-7867, 474-8763: Discurso publico, Domingo, 4 p.m.; Estudio del Atalaya, Domingo, 4:40 p.m.; Estudio de Biblia, Lunas, 7 p.m., Escuela del Minitero, 7:30 p.m., Reunion de Servicio Miercoles 8 p.m. Kriya Meditation Learn Kriya Meditation Tuesday nights, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Payson. By donation. For location and info, please call Zuné at (928) 472-7654. Lifehouse Christian Center Meets at Mountain High Coffeeworks, 3652 N. Cemetary Rd., Pine, AZ 85544. Pastors Phil and Roxanne Castle, (928) 242-0773. A spirit filled church and congregation with a very unique and wonderful praise and worship time. Services are at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by a free meal. Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), 474-2552. Ken Lentz, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website atwww.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy. Mountain Bible Church Our Mission at Mountain Bible is quite simple: Loving God…Loving People. It is our desire before God to develop and offer ministries, inside and outside our church, that further this important cause. Are we succeeding? We invite you to be our guest this weekend and see for yourself! Located at 302 E. Rancho Road in Payson, we offer two opportunities to worship on Sunday mornings: 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Many children and student ministries are available on Sundays and throughout the week. More details are available through our office (928) 472-7800 and on our website (www.mountainbible. org). Please let us answer any further questions you may have about our church…and we hope to meet you soon! New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224. Services: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. Payson First Assembly of God We invite you to come worship with us as we celebrate Christ Jesus’ total victory for us on the Cross! Sunday mornings we have an adult Bible class at 9 a.m.; a Pre-Service Prayer time at 10 a.m., and our Celebration and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evenings we now have an informal “Family Gathering” meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with child care provided. Wednesday evenings we offer classes for children, ages Preschool - 5th grade and our Middle School/High School age youth meet on Thursday’s at 6:30 p.m. We are located at 1100 W. Lake Drive, (the church at Green Valley Park). For more information call, (928) 474-2302. Payson First Church of the Nazarene 200 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday: Safe Haven Preschool 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing 3rd-6th grades 2:30-5:30 p.m., and Prayer and Praise 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing K-2nd grades 3:154:15 p.m. Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Last Saturday each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8:00 a.m. and the Ain’t Nearly Done (ANDY) Group 11:30 a.m. For more information on locations, times and topics, contact the church office. Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payson Living Word Bible Church 208 S. McLane Road (across from the High School). Services Sundays starting at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with Kids Church and nursery provided. PLW is a Spirit Filled Contemporary Church based on Faith; we believe speaking the Word of God will move mountains in our lives. We have a mission here at PLWBC: Love, Win, Build and Change. There are many activities at the church so come out and be a part of our family. The Lord is doing great things. If you have any questions, the church number is (928) 474-8606. Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St., behind ACE Hardware), 474-0485; Pastor Carl Peterson. A growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. We invite you to worship with us Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (Contemporary) or at 11 a.m. (Traditional). Kid’s Church along with free and safe nursery care is provided. Please call the church for information on additional programs, ministries and our mission to the community. Payson United Pentecostal Church - The First Church Meet at Mesa del Caballo Clubhouse (8119 E. Mescalero). Kids’ Church at 1 p.m. and Worship & Word Service at 2:30 p.m. each Sunday. Family Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. We are a Book of Acts church, preaching the original salvation message first preached to the church on the Day of Pentecost. We baptize in Jesus’ Name for the remission of sins and rejoice in the experience of the gift of the Holy Ghost. All are welcome to join us in worshipping Jesus in Spirit and in Truth. Pastor Dale Lewallen (928) 4742455. Website: www.paysonupc.com Pleasant Valley Community Church Young Public School Cafeteria on Hwy 288 & Baker Ranch Road. A non-denominational service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come early for refreshments and fellowship. Ponderosa Bible Church 1800 N. Beeline Hwy., (928) 474-9279. “Preparing God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Dr. Joe Falkner, Sr. Pastor; Curtis Fahrlender, Pastor of Student Ministries; Allen Mann, Part-time Associate Pastor. Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.;
Contemporary Service 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Youth Bible Study (Grades 7-12) 9:30 a.m.; BLAST I (Bible Learning And Sharing Together) Grades K-6 9:30 a.m.; BLAST II, Grades K-4, 11 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Student Ministries (grades 7-12) 6-7:30 p.m. Nursery and Pre-Primary available for morning worship services. Wednesday: Legacy Singles (55+ years of age) coffee at 9 a.m., please call 474-9279 as locations vary. Adult Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nursery available. Thursday: Men’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in recess for the summer); Payson Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in recess for the summer). Pioneer Clubs (Grades 1-5), 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays when school is in session. Visit our website www.pbcpayson.org. Rim Country Cowboy Church Meets at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Star Valley Baptist Church, 4180 E. Highway 260, Star Valley. Service includes live music by the Country Gospel Misfits. For more information, call (928) 474-5557. Rim Valley Church 208 S. McLane Road, Pastor Brandon Pratt, (801) 513-4286. Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Synod) 204 W. Airport Rd. (corner of Airport Rd. and N. McLane). Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Sunday Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please call pastor David Sweet, (928) 474-2098. St. Benedict’s Catholic Mission Church Meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Young School for Catholic Mass. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. St. Paul’s parishioners and Father Dan invite you to join us as WE participate in worship, Christian education, outreach and fellowship activities. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Our Praise Band leads us with contemporary music on the last Sunday of the month. Christian Education programs offer Children’s Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday Adult Group Study at 9 a.m. Wednesday: We celebrate the Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Quarterly: Taizé, a Service of contemplation and music, is held quarterly on a Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. (Call for dates). We have very active Women’s, Men’s and Bible Study groups. A Film Review group and Book Club are just some of our other regular programs. (Call Church for dates and times). Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson. org. Email: stpaulspayson@gmail.com WE Welcome Everyone. St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 511 S. St. Phillips Street, 474-2392. Daily Masses Monday-Friday 8 a.m, Sat. 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spanish 12:30 p.m.; Confession at 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call Mrs. Catherine Trudell, Religious Education office, (928) 474-1269 for Catholic education classes and programs for children and adults. Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd. Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org. Shepherd of the Pines Ev. Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane; (928) 474-5440, Pastor: Steve DeSanto. Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School, 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Adult Bible Study, Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A community breakfast is hosted on the second Friday of every month at 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Visit Shepherd of the Pines on our website: www. shepherdofthepineslutheran.com. Shepherd of the Pines United Methodist Church - Overgaard 3015 Highway 277, Overgaard, (928) 535-5208. Pastor Noni Dye. Worship service 9 a.m. w/childcare. Adult Sunday School 7:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m. Shiloh Christian Fellowship 501 E. Rancho Road (across the street from Payson Elementary School), 474-3138. Non-denominational church teaching verse by verse and chapter by chapter through the Bible. Contemporary Worship and family oriented, children’s ministries and nursery provided. Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Bible Study on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Star Valley Southern Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson, (928) 474-5557. Sunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. and the Worship Service is at 10:50 a.m. The Sunday Evening Service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday features the Rim Country Cowboy Church Service at 6 p.m. Music is by the Country Gospel Misfits. Come join us! Strawberry Chapel in the Pines Fossil Creek Road, Strawberry, 476-3893. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wed. Bible study 7 p.m. Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 479-2299. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service. Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service. Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Tonto Valley Bible Church Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches). Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:18-20. We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076. Unity Church of Payson Spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer, Licensed Unity Teacher. Our mission is to inspire and awaken one another to a greater experience of God and life through the practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday services at 10 a.m., 600 E. Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). The 1st Sunday of each month is our inter-generational service and we celebrate birthdays and bring non-perishables for the foodbank. The 2nd Sunday browse the Unity of Payson library, 3rd Sunday pot luck, 4th Sunday power prayer follows service, 4th Tuesday Chili’s give-back day, 4th Friday 4 p.m. hiway cleanup, on-going noon Faithlift 1st and 3rd Wed. To find out more:www.unityofpayson.org. 928-478-8515. The Way of Adidam The Way of Adidam, based on the spiritual teachings of Adi Da Samraj, is offering free tours of the Da Love Ananda Botanical Gardens. Water conservation techniques will be discussed. Also, beginning in July, tours will include seven meditation sites surrounding Lake Love Ananda. In addition, we are offering area study group meetings. For further information, telephone 928-472-4700 and ask for Pat Rollins. For worldwide information, go online to www.adidam.org. Young Baptist Church (928) 462-3476. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer service, 6 p.m.
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The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available. Also, on the second, third, and fourth Thursday Diana Marie provides music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The lodge is open to members and their guests. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.
Rim Country 4 Wheelers
Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel drive backroad travel to join them at 8 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store. The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate. Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch and a lawn chair. For more information, visit the website at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Chuck Jacobs at 928-595-0967.
International Police Association
The International Police Associ ation (I.P.A. Region 61 Northern AZ) meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant inside the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. All honorably retired law enforcement and active law enforcement personnel are welcome. For more information, call Michelle Dyer at 928-970-0247 or go online to www.ip_usa.org.
NARFE meeting
The Mogollon Chapter 1235 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees holds its monthly no host luncheon and meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. Any new member will receive a free lunch. Please remember the Payson Food Bank and bring non-perishable food items. For more information, call Dale at (928) 468-6227.
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 noon Wednesdays at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260. Anyone interested should contact Jean Oliver, 928-474-6167; or Audrey Wilson, 928-468-3108.
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Payson’s Green Valley Lake is a popular “urban” fishing spot, but to learn about some great spots around the state, attend the Payson Flycasters meeting at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson.
Kiwanis issue invitation
The members of Kiwanis invite Rim residents to join them in supporting the area’s children and their families when they meet at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Thursdays. Contact Bobby Davis, (928) 978-4323.
TOPS 0373
TOPS 0373 Payson (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets at the Banner Payson Senior building, 215 N. Beeline Highway, every Thursday morning. The weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. and the meeting starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 8:50 a.m. Come check us out! If you have any questions, call Ilona at 928-4723331.
Payson Lions Club
Payson Lions Charitable Foundation and its parent Payson Lions Club serve Rim Country by conducting service and fund-raising projects to help those in need of eye exams and eyeglasses as well as hearing exams and hearing aids. Membership in Lions is open to all adults interested in giving something back to their community. Meetings are held at at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Payson Airport.
Payson Flycasters
Come and join local fly-fishing enthusiasts, learners and occasional liars at Tiny’s at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29. Come earlier for breakfast. The program will be a report on Lee’s Ferry, one of Arizona’s great trout fishing locations by Joe Miller, local resident and Trout Unlimited senior volunteer. For more information, call Ric Hinkie, 928-848-4501.
Republican event
The Rim Country Republican Club will hold a variety of activities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29 at Ramada 5 in Rumsey Park. There will be a Meet & Greet with public officials, rummage sale, bake sale, silent auction, rifle and ammo raffle drawings, Charter Arms Pink Lady raffle drawing and a $5 pulled pork sandwich lunch. Contact Jane Evans (928) 472-8430 for more information.
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Radio control vehicle group meets Wednesday
Contemporary worship at Presbyterian Church
The congregation of the Com munity Presbyterian Church of Payson invites Rim Country residents and visitors to join it in worship at its Contemporary Service. The service’s focus is on baptism and its meaning for children. All children are welcome — both young and old. Stay after service for refreshments and fellowship. The Contemporary Service will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30 at Community Presbyterian
Church, 800 W. Main St. If you have any questions, please call (928) 4742059.
Republicans host Sheriff Paul Babeu
The Rim Country Republican Club meets Monday, Aug. 31 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. Members and guests may gather at 11 a.m. to order lunch and to socialize. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. the group will hear from Sheriff Paul Babeu of Pinal County. Babeu is an expert on the border issues in Arizona and has spoken on national television many times about the state’s border situation. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Nancy Cox at (928) 472-1172 for more information.
Drug Problem? If you think you may have a problem with drugs, give yourself a break. There is a way out, with the help of other recovering addicts in Narcotics Anonymous. Payson meetings: Rim Recovery - Thursday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., 107 E. Airline Dr. (Steps House – directly behind old batting cages). Recovery in the Pines- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 p.m. at 213 S. Colcord, Room 213, in rear, off Ash Street (Payson Community Kids Building). Before you use again, please call Bill N. at (928) 978-8001 or Annie W. at (480) 341-3264; NA East Valley Area HELPLINE (480) 897-4636; Arizona NA website: www.arizona-na.org.
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Boy Scouts
Come join Boy Scouts of America Troop 7354 as it kicks off a great year of outdoor activities. Participants learn survival skills, life skills and participate in patriotic events. Boys ages 7 to 10 are welcome in the Cub Scout Pack and boys 11 to 18 are welcome in the Boy Scout Troop. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday nights (except school holidays) at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson. For more information, come for a visit and see what all the excitement is about or call Jeff Leonard (928) 951-4576.
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Unity of Payson hosts Reiki Training
Unity Church of Payson is sponsoring First Degree Reiki Training with Shiranda Deerwoman, M.A., a Reiki Master-Teacher since 1998. A portion of the proceeds from the training will go directly to Unity of Payson. The Reiki System of Natural Healing is being used alongside traditional medical treatment in a variety of settings across the U.S. at an increasing rate. The class is from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 2 and 3. Contact Deerwoman Shiranda directly for Deerwoman details at (928)
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Senior Singles With Spirit is composed of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you. Come check us out. The group meets at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, the group will start meeting at Tiny’s Restaurant at 8:45 a.m. For more information, call Paula at (480) 695-2786.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America will meet at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Grizzly Bar, 5079 Highway 87, Strawberry, Ariz. We would like to invite all members to join us. For more information, contact Post 9829 Commander John Puttman, (602) 329-8686.
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help others recover from alcoholism. For more information on local meetings, call (928) 474-3620.
87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway. Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced). Everyone is encouraged to join and learn about all the great mountain biking trails Payson and the surrounding area have to offer. For more information or questions, please call 928-478-6203.
Radio control car and truck enthusiasts are invited to meet up with fellow fans at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Payson Event Center on the north side of the warmup arena. Test your skills and the ability of your vehicle on one of several courses. For more information, call 928978-2365.
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Amateur Radio Operators (HAMS) and any who are interested in becoming a HAM operator are encouraged to join Tonto Amateur Radio Association (TARA) the second Saturday of each month. The group meets at the Payson Library Community Room at 9 a.m. for a business meeting and a program of interest. There is also a meeting the last Saturday of each month for a breakfast and socialization. Club members participate in community projects and are known for providing emergency communications during natural disasters. Please see the website for more information: www.TontoRadio.org.
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Bridge winners Wednesday, Aug. 19 were: Flo Moeur and Joan Young, first; Dot and Ed Koshinski, second; Kay Hutchinson and Kent Teaford, third. For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.
The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at 928-4741305 or 928-951-2662.
The Payson Walkers meet at 8 a.m. daily for an hour’s walk, mostly on pavement. Start sites are: Wednesday - Walgreen’s Thursday - Payson Public Library Friday - The Home Depot Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Senior Circle parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Parks & Rec office at Green Valley Park
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CAMPERS Sunlight Truck Camper, 2007 Longbed, 9.5ft deep, Excellent Condition, Must See, New Seely Foam Mattress, Air, Microwave, Bathroom, 805 W. Main, Payson 928-856-1571
CARS 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Coupe Excellent Condition. 383 motor with less than 5000 miles.. $5500. 480-816-0866 amaca@cox.net.
2009 Chevy Cobalt, 63K Miles, Clean Car Fax, Discounted Under Kelly BB, $6250. 2005 Suzuki XL7 Wagon, on sale this week for $4895. WE BUY CARS!
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GUNS/KNIVES Sig Sauer P226 German made pistol, excellent, new condition in cluding custom cross draw holster with over 100 rounds of ammunition, original carrying case with manual.$900. Remington 700 BDL, 25-06 rifle carrying case w/2 clips Leopold 6X scope. Aproox.75 rounds ammo including reloading press,dies and misc. loading materials. Will group 1/2” to 5/8” at 100yrds.$700. FoxPro FX3 game caller like new w/100yd. remote, rechargeable batteries, charger. Over 30 built in calls. All electronic, in carrying case, misc. items. Litst for $479.all for $300. DeWalt 12” miter saw hardly used, List’s $349. w/extra fine cut 80 tooth blade.$250. Misc.furniture,power,hand tools.928-474-2272
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FREE WOODEN PALLETS: The Payson Roundup Newspaper is offering Free Wooden Pallets, Please pick up at your convenience in back at the first alley off of Forest Rd.
I BUY ESTATES! (928) 474-5105 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Upright Baldwin Piano All keys and peddles work. Excellent condition with matching bench seat. $2000 928-978-5595
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Correctional nursing is different with every patient, every day. 2004 Custom TRIKE like new: invested $20,000. Actual 300 miles! Must sell due to health issues VW power train/ 1776 eng. size/ Harley Davidson Springer front fork! B/O near $9,500. 474-6016.
CARS 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD V-6 94,000 miles 4 wheel drive Kelly Blue Book = $5,300. $5,300. 928 472 6198 sgraff@npgcable.com.
TRUCKS 1995 Ford F-250 XLT Extended Cab, PS, PB, PW, Bed Liner, $3,550.obo or Trade for ?? 928-472-4792 2001 Dodge Ram 2 Wheel Drive, 113K Miles, Ice Cold AC, New Brakes, Non-Smoker, $4500.obo 928-951-2823 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel, 35,535 Miles, 4dr, Camper shell, Excellent Condition, One Owner, $17,000.obo 928-472-8548
EMPLOYMENT CHILDCARE Payson 1st Assembly is looking for a Childcare Provider for two hours each Sunday morning at $15/hr. Call 474-2302, Tues.-Fri., 10-4.
CLERICAL/OFFICE Local Church is Seeking Office Help for 4 hours, 1 day per week. Job Requirements are centered around strong computer skills including web-maintenance, Salary is Negotiable. to Apply call 928-474-2059.
CONSTRUCTION Installation Trainee position open Local Company, Four day week. Travel, Tool Knowledge, detail-oriented, clean MVD, background/drug tests. 928-474-1727
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3. Three Home Moving Sale! 306 E. Eidelweise Rd., Fri. & Sat. Aug. 28 & 29 from 7am to 2pm: Antiques, TVs, Camping Gear, Furniture, and DVDs.
1. Annual Rim Country Republican Club, Rummage Sale at Rumsey Park Ramada #5, Saturday, August 29 from 9am to 1pm: Crafts, Vintage, Household, Furniture, Kitchen, Bedding, Bath, Tools, Electronics and Much More! All at Bargain Prices! Yummy Bake Sale; Local County and State Elected Representatives will be there to answer questions. Delicious BBQ ($5. includes sides and drink) Gun Raffles at Noon!
Hiring Houskeepers, $9. to $9.50 p/h, D.O.E. Must be Dependable and Drug Free, Able to take Direction, Prefer someone w/Own Transportaion but not a must! Applications can be picked up at Verizon Wireless in Swiss Village or call Bunnie 928-951-0603 or Tabatha 701-651-7298
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DRIVER NEEDED TRINKETS & TREASURES THRIFT STORE Payson Senior Center needs a driver for pickups & deliveries Tues & Thurs 9-4. MUSTS: lift 75 lbs, good MVR, good customer service. Drug test reqd. Apply at 514 W Main St M-F 8-4. We are a drug-free, EEO company
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SUBWAY: Apply within, Bashas Shopping Center, 128 E. Hwy. 260. Energetic People Come Join Our Crew! PT/FT, Monthly Bonuses. $50. Sign-up Bonus, Vacation Pay.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Established Antiques Business for Sale, Pine Country Antiques on Hwy 87 in Pine, AZ. Multi-dealer mall, 2500+sf leased bldg, Serious Inquiries only, 928-476-2219
Duplex for Sale; New Construction 2Br/2Ba w/Laundry Room, New Machines, All Appliances included, All Electric, $249,500. Call 928-474-8263 or 928-951-4237 Home for Sale on 1 acre w/water rights F.S.B.O. in Gisela, for apt call 928-951-4513. HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187 Mead Ranch, N. of Payson, 166 Mntn Vw Terrace, 2Br/1Ba, 0.5 acre, fenced yard, 2-car carport, Appliances Included, short walk to National Forest & views of Mogollon Rim. F.S.B.O. $149,000. Sue Nee 602-451-0693.
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15873: 8/4, 8/11,l 8/18, 8/25/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-03166 Popke Title No: 21502912 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 01/27/2010 as Document No. 2010-000778 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 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 OB-
LEGAL NOTICES TAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on October 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: All that parcel of land in Gila County, State of Arizona, being known and designated as Parcel 2, as shown on record of survey recorded in survey Map No. 1650, being a portion of Homestead Entry Survey No. 53, in Section 32, Township 11 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona. By Fee simple Deed from Sky G. Hill and Tara L. Hill, husband and wife as set forth in Doc # 2007020475 Dated 12/11/2007 and recorded 12/18/2007, Gila County Records, State of Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 78 S Hillside Dr Payson, AZ 85541-2518 Tax Parcel No.: 302-60-008T 0 The undersigned Trustee, David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured
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LEGAL NOTICES by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $194,866.00 Original Trustor: Richard A Popke, and Hope M Popke, husband and wife 78 S Hillside Dr, Payson, AZ 85541-2518 Current Beneficiary: Bank of America, NA Care of / Servicer Bank of America/Fidelity Bank of America, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley, CA 93063 Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4536781 08/04/2015, 08/11/2015, 08/18/2015, 08/25/2015 15894: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15/2015 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 7/21/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-674146-CL Order No. : 14-117494 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/12/2007 and recorded 3/19/2007 as Instrument 2007-004637 , 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: 10/26/2015 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, ARIZONA 85501 Legal Description: LOT 3, BLOCK
LEGAL NOTICES 31, OF EAST GLOBE MAP NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 19. Purported Street Address: 370 FOURTH ST, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 208-05-356 Original Principal Balance: $61,350.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): LEROY A CONTRERAS, MARRIED JULIA CONTRERAS, MARRIED 370 FOURTH ST, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m AZ-15-674146-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR-
LEGAL NOTICES MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-674146-CL Dated: 7/20/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: John Pascual, 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 7/20/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared John Pascual, 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 #0089573 8/25/2015 9/1/2015 9/8/2015 9/15/2015 15898: 8/21, 8/25, 8/28/2015 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR-PROFIT or PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: (x) FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. 2. ENTITYNAME: BUTTERMOON WINDCUP INC; FILE NO. 2008960-8 3. PROFESSIONAL C O R P O RATION SERVICES: N/A. 4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS: Retail sales of art and antiques. 5. SHARES: Common, Total: 1000 Par Value: 0.00. 6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS:
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LEGAL NOTICES 6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? (No). 6.2: 802 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541. 7. DIRECTORS: Lynn L. Norton, 704 S. Country Club Lane, Payson, AZ 85541; Cora L. Norton, 3090 33rd St., Apt 1F, Atoria, NY 11102. 8. STATUTORY AGENT: Lynn L. Norton, 704 S. Country Club Lane, Payson, AZ 85541. 9. INCORPORATORS: Lynn L. Norton, 704 S. Country Club Lane, Payson, AZ 85541; Cora L. Norton, 3090 33rd St., Apt 1F, Atoria, NY 11102. By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) I accept; /s/ Lynn L. Norton, Lynn L. Norton; Dated 05/22/2015 (x) Corporation as Incorporator. (x) I accept; /s/ Cora L. Norton, Cora L. Norton; Date 05/262015 (x) Corporation as Incorporator. 15900: 8/21, 8/25, 8/28/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: GREENBACK CROSSING RV PARK & STORAGE, LLC File No. L-20247028 II. The address of the known place of business is: Greenback Crossing RV Park & Storage, LLC; 170 E. Greenback Valley Road, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Laura Cromwell, 170 E. Greenback Valley Road, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Laura and Larry Cromwell (x) members, PO Box 1630, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553. 15901: 8/21, 8/25, 8/28/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
LEGAL NOTICES HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: TONTO BRANDS, LLC File No. L-2021367-1 II. The address of the known place of business is: 4549 Firestar Lane, Pine, AZ 85544. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 17470 Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. (A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Jeff Bedbury, (x) manager, PO Box 1143, 4549 Firestar Lane, Pine, Z 85544; Jamie Bulger, (x) manager, 4549 Firestar Lane, Pine, Z 85544; Jeri DeCola, (x) member, 4549 Firestar Lane, Pine, Z 85544. 15902: 8/21, 8/25, 8/28/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: AZCABINRENTAL, LLC File No. L-2014679-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 4230 N. Cypress St, Pine, AZ 85544. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lonny Rollins, 15436 S. 44th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Management of the limited (A) liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Lonny Rollins, (x) manager, 15436 S. 44th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85044; Tracie Rollins, (x) manager, 15436 S. 44th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85044.
Payson Roundup RODEO Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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Above, bullfighters distract an angry bull. At right, Jake Springer aboard Red Wolf in the bareback competition. Action took place last weekend during the 131st Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo at the Payson Event Center.
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Garrett Baker in the tie down competition.
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A little rider hits the dirt in the Mutton Bustin’ competition.