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Rep. Gosar blasts lawsuits for endangered species: P-5

Mine battle

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Officers seize 2,400 plants, arrest three suspects: P-6

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Burns trying to force utility to reveal political spending by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns’ lonely crusade to force Arizona Public Service to disclose its dark money spending took another turn this week when he issued a subpoena to force the million-customer utility to turn over its records.

Burns has pushed for the details of a reported $3.2 million dark money campaign in 2014 to ensure the election of Republican incumbents Doug Little and Tom Forese. The reputed APS dark money campaign targeted the pair’s Republican primary opponents and their Democratic general election opponents, dwarfing the money spent by the candidates themselves.

Burns has for more than a year pushed APS to disclose its undisclosed political spending, made possible by the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which gave corporations the same free-speech rights as citizens.

However, the rest of the Corporation Commission has refused to back his demands. APS has repeatedly refused to reveal details of its spending, citing its free speech rights under the Peter Aleshire/Roundup Citizens United ruling.

Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob APS is seeking Corporation Burns is trying to force APS to reveal Commission approval of an 8 perpolitical spending despite the lack of See One, page 3 support from other commissioners.

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School stipends Pine relies on donations to pay coaches, clubs, advisers by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

The 110-student Pine-Strawberry School District has a couple of things in common with the 2,400-student Payson Unified School District.

Both rely heavily on donations from the community to provide extra money for teachers who work with students on things like sports, theater and clubs.

And both pay similar stipends.

Pine Superintendent Linda O’Dell recently presented the board with a list of stipends going to teachers who supervise assorted student activities in the tiny K-8 district.

The stipends mostly range from $600 to $1,800 — roughly similar to the stipends in Payson, with about 22 times as many students.

The governing board secretary gets $1,200 extra from the operating budget, plus another $1,800 from the tax credit donations for doubling as athletic director. The volunteer coordinator gets $1,500, from the operating budget. Each grade has a sponsor paid $600 to $1,200 from donations, the yearbook teacher gets $1,200 from donations and the student council adviser gets $1,200 from donations.

The sports program has 12 coaches, each making between $1,000 and $1,500. The total of $15,500 in stipends comes entirely from tax credit donations, according to a table of stipends presented to the board.

In Payson, the head football coach gets a $3,555 stipend, while most other head coaches get between $2,500 and $3,200. The middle school head coaches get about $1,300 and the assistant coaches get $750. The high school fine arts director gets $2,500 and the middle school athletic director gets $2,400.

The state auditor general’s report for 2014 shows that the number of students in the Pine K-8 district has declined steadily in the past 14 years, from about 209 to 110.

The district benefits from a state funding formula for small schools, which gives it far more money per student than districts like Payson.

The auditor general’s report indicated that the district’s total operational and per-student spending has gone from $7,229 per student in 2001 to $22,319 per student in 2014. In that same time, the average teacher salary has actually declined, drifting down from $45,215 to $42,783.

However, the district averages 6.8 students per teacher, compared to a state average of 19 students per teacher.

The district’s administrative cost per student is about $3,715, which compares to $2,835 for similar small districts and the statewide average of $757 per student.

Student scores gave the district a grade of B

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The Hashknife Pony Express on Saturday, Aug. 20, won “Best Costumed Riders” (above) and the Payson High School FFA won the “Best Group” prizes at this year’s Payson Rodeo Parade. But as far as the folks sitting on the curb were concerned — they were all winners.

Kiwanis rodeo chair Eli se Pitterlie had one word for the winne rs of the Payson Rodeo Parade contest.

“Awesome.”

The local celebrity judges rated each of the entries in the last Sa turday’s parade So — drum roll — the win ners are: Best Theme: Payson Care Center Civic/Volunteer: High Country Garden Clu b Costumed Rider: Florence Junior Parada Rodeo Teen Queen Costumed Rider/G roup Hashknife Pony Express : Group: Payson High School FF A Horse-drawn: Wells Fargo Stagecoach Marching Group: APS Volunteer Clowns Motorized Vehicle: Janell Sterner for Payso n Town Council

Don’t forget: Get out & VOTE! Polls still open for ballots not mailed

by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

It’s Election Day folks. If you haven’t mailed in your ballot, you need to get to the Gila County Recorder’s Office, a vote center or polling place to drop it off. Ballots are also being collected at the Payson Town Hall until 5 p.m., Tuesday.

The vote centers and polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the Payson office of the Gila County Recorder is at 201 W. Frontier St., and is open from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; the Payson Town Hall office is also open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Northern Gila County Vote Centers: Payson Voter Center #1, Expedition Church, 302 S. Ash St., Payson; Payson Voter Center #2, Payson First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson; Star Valley Voter Center, Star Valley Baptist Church, 4180 E. Hwy. 260, Star Valley.

Regardless of the precinct in which you reside, you may cast your ballot at any vote center.

Polling places in Northern Gila County: Gisela, Gisela Community Center, 136 S. Tatum Trail; Pine Strawberry East/Pine Strawberry West, First Baptist Church of Pine, 4039 N. Hwy. 87; Tonto Basin, Tonto Basin Chamber of Commerce, 45675 Hwy. 188; Whispering Pines, East Verde Baptist Church, 11209 N. Houston Mesa Rd., Whispering Pines; Young, Pleasant Valley Community Center, Hwy. 288, Young; Zane Grey, Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship Church, 1036 E. Christopher Creek Loop, Christopher Creek.

To get additional information about voting, call the county recorder at 928-402-8740 or 800-291-4452.

Payson and Star Valley voters will be choosing new council members and in Payson, a new mayor as well.

These are non-partisan elections. In Payson, the mayoral candidates are Michael Hughes and Craig Swartwood. The council candidates are incumbent Richard Croy; and challengers Kim Chittick, Hallie Overman-Jackman, Janell Sterner and Barbara

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Michael Hughes

Payson council spending surges in final days by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

With the primary election upon us, the latest round of campaign spending numbers have been released.

Town of Payson mayor and council candidates turned in their finance reports last week, which the town posted online Friday.

Every candidate showed a big increase in funds in the pre-primary report — which covers spending from June 1 through Aug. 18 — compared with the June 30 report, which covered expenses through May 31, when many candidates were just getting started.

For mayor, candidates Craig Swartwood and Michael Hughes are neck and neck with money for their campaigns.

Hughes reported collecting $3,500 and spending $2,760, some of which went to a fundraiser. Of Hughes’ funds, $1,500 comes from a personal loan.

Swartwood reported $3,350 in funds and spent $1,965 of that on signs and advertising. Of Swartwood’s funds, $1,000 is a personal loan.

Among their contributors, notable for Hughes are $100 from Payson Councilor Su Connell, $100 from outgoing Mayor Kenny Evans and $250 from Payson Councilor John Wilson and his wife.

For Swartwood, his largest donors have been $400 from both Ray and Julie Pugel and Robert and Sally Randall, $100 from Rory Huff, $200 from Scott Crabdree, $100 from Roy Haught and $100 from Scott Helmer.

In all, Swartwood has a leg up on contributions, with $2,350 in donations from supporters compared with Hughes’ $1,830.

In the council candidate race, five people are vying for three open seats. Hallie Overman-Jackman and Rick Croy are not

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After the Fire

Tom’s Creek Hike Lightning started the Pivot Rock wildfire on May 18, 2016. As it burned for two weeks, consuming nearly 6,000 acres, it was kept within established boundaries by firefighters.

Trailhead: From Payson, 87 north to mile marker 285. Turn left onto Forest Road 142.

Distance: Approximately 5 miles out and back trip. High clearance vehicles should be used.

Shorts in warm weather.

Randy Cockrell documented the quick recovery of the forest from a managed wildfire. by

Connie and Randy Cockrell

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Two and a half months after the end of the Pivot Rock Fire, 22 members of the Payson Packers C Group assembled in the Stage parking lot, ready to discover what the forest looks like after a managed wildfire burns out.

This hike to Tom’s Creek has been an annual favorite for many years, thus we were eager to discover if the fire had ruined it. We were especially concerned the fire had burned the remnants of two derelict cabins.

Further, this outing would answer questions we had about walking through a burn area: Would we end up all covered in black soot? Would we have to suffer the strong smell of burnt wood? Would we encounter physical dangers?

Just north of mile marker 285 on Highway 87, we turned west on Forest Road 142, the Forest Service’s northern

boundary of the Pivot Rock managed wildfire. The drive proved interesting: The forest on our left, the southern side, was only slightly blackened and showed a good deal of new, bright green growth, while the forest to our right, the northern side, looked completely normal.

We were pleased to see a mule deer dash across the road from the burn zone to the unburned.

The deer stopped just a few feet off to the side to watch our cars motor past in the dust.

About 3.6 miles after turning onto FR 142, we parked on the left, just past the “Toms Ck” sign. Walking south on the now dry creek bed, we could see signs of recent water flow from the monsoon. The stony bed covered in off-white, golf-ballsized stones leads past several handsome 40-foot-high stone outcroppings.

After about a mile and a half, we turned left out of the stream bed and climbed a slight rise to follow a dirt road run-

ning through a different ravine.

Despite the general charring and the evidence of ash in the dirt, this section had wildflowers, stately pines and occasional mushrooms. The pine trees appeared unfazed by the low-intensity blaze, with just a few scorch marks. However, many of the logs already on the ground when the fire passed through had been completely consumed.

At 1.94 miles from the cars, we were very happy to find that one of our old landmarks had survived — we’d reached the remains of the first cabin (GPS 34 30.090N 111 24.832W). We took a great many pictures and examined the ruin.

After covering 2.5 miles, we reached the overhanging rock shelf on the right that was our destination and snack stop.

There, we found the undamaged ruins of the second cabin just 100 feet past the overhang, low to the ground and mostly rotted away (GPS 34

29.635N 111 24.750W). We were very pleased to learn that the remains of these two old cabins weren’t consumed in the flames. We figured that firefighters worked to save them and were grateful for their efforts.

After having our snacks, we retraced our steps back to the

cars.

The hike put to rest our fears about the managed fire.

We picked up a few black smudges on our boots, with no strong odor of burnt wood, and, because we stayed either in the stream bed or on established paths, the physical dangers were minimal.

Difficulty: Easy. Stream bed rocks are small, Forest Road hike.

Elevation change minimal.

Highlights: Stream bed has many petrified shells.

Remains of pioneer cabins.

Photo courtesy of Chuck Jacobs

This scenic section of the old Bush Highway down in the lower desert is now Forest Road 11, and turns off of Highway 87 just south of milepost 210. It is rough and washed out in places, but is drivable with any high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle. Being this close to the Valley, it sees heavy recreational traffic, especially on weekends.

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Chuck Jacobs

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Today, in the seventh and final part of our series about the route the old-timers drove when they wanted to go to the Valley in the early 1950s, we will travel south from Sycamore Creek through the lower desert.

Our trip for today begins at the old, washed- out concrete pad where the Bush Highway crossed Sycamore Creek at the bottom of Screwtail Hill.

Someone asked where the name comes from.

The origins of the name are a bit fuzzy, but one popular story maintains the road’s hairpin turns resembled the twists in a pig’s curly tail.

Our trip takes us further south along a short stretch of the old road along the south side of Sycamore Creek to near the current highway, where it climbed the hill and turned south. About a half-mile south of the Sycamore Creek bridges, look for the old route on a ridge east of Highway 87, running parallel to the highway for a short distance before merging into the current highway alignment.

About a mile further south, the old route angled off to the west, and passed the Dos S Ranch before circling back and crossing the current highway. This ranch, on the banks of Sycamore Creek (Yup, the same one we started at today), was an important water source for early travelers along this hot, low-desert stretch.

We can find the old route again just south of milepost 210, where a road on the right goes to the old ranch, and a crossover road takes you across the northbound lanes and onto Forest Road (FR) 11, another drivable stretch of the old route. FR 11 is rough, rocky and washed out in places for the first couple of miles, crossing several sand washes, some on wide concrete pads.

It then follows Mesquite Wash for a distance.

Plowing through the loose sand must have posed quite a challenge for the vehicles of the day, with their low-powered engines and narrow tires.

Even with our modern Jeeps, with four-wheel drive and wide tires, we can feel the drag of the dry sand. Don’t try to drive this part with your car, or with any two-wheel-drive vehicle, for that matter.

But you can get a good look at this stretch without actually driving it from the current Highway 87. The best view is from the northbound lanes, and the best way to describe it is to start northward from a fixed point further south on the highway.

Let’s pick the junction of Highway 87 and the

Four Peaks Road, FR 143, as our starting point.

Heading north, a small mountain range rises in front of you, the one with all of the big granite boulders. Nowadays, we race up and over this hill (called “Tombstone”) at 65 mph without even thinking about it. However, it presented a major obstacle to early road builders. They went around it, and as you go over this hill and start down the other side, you can see the part of the old route down in the valley to your right. The old-time road builders didn’t even attempt to cross this rock pile, they put their road around the east end instead.

But let’s get back down to where we were ... on the old route in Mesquite Wash. After driving up the wash for awhile, the route climbs out of the wash and passes around the east end of the mountain, where it eventually intersects with FR 143, the Four Peaks Road.

Turn right here. The old route is now part of the current FR 143 and you are heading back toward Highway 87.

After a couple of miles, you will come to a parking area on your left for the off-highway vehicle area. The old route bears to the left, through this parking area, and heads southwest all the way to Highway 87. There is no highway access there, but the old route follows the current northbound lanes for a short distance, then parallels the highway on a ridge to the east, before heading south toward Saguaro Lake. This part is not drivable, so you might as well continue on back to the highway. FR 143 joins Highway 87 at the point we talked about earlier.

As for the old route, as it gets closer to the current Bush Highway and becomes part of a designated off-highway vehicle route. It passes behind the overflow parking area for Saguaro Lake before joining, and actually crossing, the current Bush Highway near the Butcher Jones Beach turnoff.

The route then rejoins the current Bush Highway alignment just west of Saguaro Lake.

The rest of the old route followed the current Bush Highway alignment, crossing the Salt River at Blue Point, then continuing south until it became what is now Power Road in east Mesa.

This is the end of our series on the old Bush Highway. Driving the challenging road in the early ’50s with the vehicles of the time offered quite an adventure. In our next column, we will get back to some off-road adventures of our own — maybe a little closer to home.

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Payson officials will travel to Litchfield Park Thursday, Sept. 1 to learn if the Mogollon Monster Mudda mud run will be named an Outstanding Event of the Year. The 22nd annual APS Arizona Talent in Event Concepts (AzTEC) Award, endorsed by the International Festivals and Events Association, recognizes outstanding festivals and events in the state. The Mudda includes a 5K course that challenges participants with various muddy obstacles, including slides and tunnels.

One commissioner’s crusade From page 1 cent rate increase, despite record corporate profits. The utility giant is also seeking new rules that could significantly increase bills for people whose power use exceeds a certain threshold during peak use periods.

In addition, APS wants the commission to adopt rules that would dramatically reduce the benefit to homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs.

The Arizona Corporation Commission is also under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, apparently in connection with the 2014 dark money campaign and subsequent allegations of conflicts of interest. Outgoing commissioner Bob Stump deleted hundreds of cellphone emails, raising questions about whether he served as a link between Forese, Little and APS executives during the campaign.

Campaign laws in the wake of Citizens United allow special interest groups and corporations to spend as much as they like without disclosing the source of the money so long as they don’t directly coordinate their efforts with the candidates.

Burns obtained an Arizona Attorney General’s opinion saying that the commission has the right to compel APS to open its

books. It’s unclear whether the opinion also applies to Pinnacle West, the APS parent company.

Burns sought support from the commission for a contract to hire an investigator to look into APS’ political spending — but the rest of the commissioners refused.

So this week, he issued a subpoena on his own. If APS refuses to comply with the subpoena, he could go to court to enforce compliance. However, it’s unlikely the rest of the commission would approve the cost of going to court.

The subpoena requires President/CEO Don Brandt to produce the documents by Sept. 15, in the middle of the general election campaign to fill three seats on the commission.

Burns is currently running for re-election.

Also running for re-election is former House speaker Andy Tobin, appointed to the commission by Gov. Doug Ducey after the resignation of a Susan Bitter Smith after the attorney general’s office held that her work as a consultant for cable companies constituted a conflict of interest with her duties as a commissioner. A Corporation Commission lawyer then advised Tobin to not vote on solar energy issues because his

son-in-law works as an inventory-control specialist for SolarCity Corp. His brother also works for Cox Media, which is regulated by the commission. Tobin convinced his former colleagues in the Legislature to pass a law effectively exempting him from a conflict of interest due to the jobs of relatives other than a spouse.

Other Republicans running for the $80,000-a-year job regulating the state’s privately owned utilities are former lawmaker Rick Gray, former state senator Al Melvin and former Superior Court judge Boyd Dunn. Gray and Melvin have both said they don’t think APS should not have to disclose its political spending. Dunn has said he would have to study the matter if he’s elected.

On the Democratic side, former state representatives Tom Chabin and former corporation commissioner and state lawmaker William Mundell are running the open seats — and will face the top three Republican vote-getters in the general election. Both have said they would immediately force APS to reveal its political spending and have expressed skepticism about the proposed 8 percent rate increase as well as the new rules to reduce the benefit to homeowners of installing solar energy systems.

Spending rises for council candidates From page 1 required to file expense reports, however, because they are not spending more than $500 on their campaigns and therefore exempt.

For candidates, Kim Chittick, Barbara Underwood and Janell Sterner, spending is well past $500.

Chittick reported collecting $1,750 to date for the election and spending $1,400 of that, $320 of her funds are from a personal loan. Her donors include Mary Kastner, Cindy Gregory, John Wakelin and Stan and Jeanie Langham, who each donated $100.

Underwood reported a total of $1,760 and spending $1,345 of that on an ice cream social, advertising and signs. Her donors

include John and Sue Wilson at $250 and $100 from Jim and Charlotte Garner.

Janell Sterner has collected $1,240 to date, spending $1,012. Her donors include Don Ascoli, Andy McKinney, Darlene Younker, Jim and Linda Muhr, and Robert Brockmeyer. Her biggest expenses have been for signs and the $200 float entry fee for the Rodeo Parade.

Rim Country polling places open all day From page 1 Underwood.

Star Valley’s candidates are incumbents George Binney, Gary Coon and Barbara Hartwell; and challengers Ray Armington and Bobby Davis.

At the county level, not all races are contested.

The incumbent supervisors, District 2’s Mike Pastor and District 3’s John Marcanti are both being challenged.

Pastor has a Democrat challenging him, Fred Barcon of Miami and there is also a single Republican on the ballot for the

District 2 supervisor’s seat, Tim Humphrey.

Marcanti, a Democrat, does not have a primary challenge, but two Republicans are vying to face him in November, Woody Cline of Young and Kenny Evans of Payson.

The voting today will determine whether Evans or Young take up the challenge.

Other primary contests for county offices include: Republicans Sadie Bingham, incumbent, and challenger Monica Wohlforth seeking the recorder’s office; and Republicans Gail Gorry and Roy Sandoval battling over the office of Gila County School Superintendent.

None of the candidates for state Senate

or House in district six face a challenge.

Republican incumbents Rep. Bob Thorpe and Rep. Brenda Barton will face Democrat Alex Martinez in November. He’s a former teacher and superintendent of schools.

Nikki Bagley, a grape grower, former mayor of Jerome and community college professor, will face Sen. Sylvia Allen in the general election.

Rep. Paul Gosar in the Republican primary faces Buckeye town councilor and minister Ray Strauss, who last week picked up the endorsement of the Arizona Republic.

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Harsh talk won’t solve problems

• Aug. 29, 1533: Atahuallpa, the 13th and last emperor of the Incas, dies by strangulation at the hands of Francisco Pizarro’s Spanish conquistadors. The execution of the last free reigning emperor ended 300 years of Inca civilization.

• Aug. 31, 1897: Thomas Edison receives a patent for his movie camera, the Kinetograph, which used celluloid film. In 1898, Edison sued Biograph Pictures, claiming patent infringement. However, in 1902, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that Edison only owned rights to the sprocket system that moved perforated film through the camera.

• Aug. 30, 1967: Thurgood Marshall becomes the first black American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. He would serve for 24 years before retiring for health reasons, leaving a legacy of upholding the rights of the individual.

Rep. Paul Gosar this week issued another of his incendiary attacks on environmental groups, who have repeatedly resorted to lawsuits to force the federal government to abide by the Endangered Species Act. Now, he certainly has a point.

The federal government has a miserable record when it comes to defending itself against court challenges brought by groups like the Center for Biological Diversity. Congress adopted the Endangered Species Act to ensure the federal government takes note when species dwindle toward extinction — and does its best to avoid actions on federal land that will hasten that tragic extermination.

Rep. Gosar has introduced several measures that sound pretty sensible at first read. The laws he has proposed — usually without winning passage — would require the federal government to fully disclose how much it’s spending on lawsuits, including the amount it pays to cover the legal costs of the groups that sue successfully.

We would support any measure that increases government transparency.

However, he loses us once he lets loose with inflammatory rhetoric about “radical” environmental groups and suggests the environmentalists don’t care at all about endangered species — they’re just trying to get rich on federal, court-ordered payouts for legal fees.

In truth, the real scandal here lies in the revelation that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — and other federal agencies — routinely violate federal law. Sometimes, it involves bureaucratic politics as political appointees overrule the findings of field biologists. More often, it involves the endless triage that comes from not having enough money to do all the studies required by law.

In the case at hand, the Center for Biological Diversity struck a deal back in 2011 with the USFWS to complete legally required assessments of some 750 species, after accumulating evidence these plants and animals might be threatened or endangered. USFWS did quick studies and listed 147 species. Now, the Center has threatened to file a lawsuit on behalf of some 417 of the species the quick study showed might need protection. The notice of intent will trigger another round of negotiations.

Public opinion polls continue to show overwhelming support for the Endangered Species Act and the underlying goal of saving as many threatened and endangered species as possible.

However, the federal government continues to falter in its responsibility to protect the rising number of species facing extinction. The law requires the USFWS to complete its assessment within two years. But studies show it usually takes more like 12 years — and that’s for the species not cast into bureaucratic limbo. A heartbreaking 42 species have died out while waiting for the assessment.

The number of cases in which judges have awarded environmental groups legal costs after the federal government loses a case certainly does represent a problem. But we think Congress ought to be asking why these agencies aren’t following the law, rather than trying to prevent the critics from gaining access to court.

Certainly, the ability to recover legal fees makes it possible for the environmental groups to try to force the government to protect endangered species. And we’ll also agree that going to court remains a lousy way to protect species. It would make a lot more sense to follow the law in the first place, and negotiate common sense solutions instead of squandering all that money on lawyers.

So we agree with the congressman when it comes to tracking the cost of litigation caused by the failure of federal agencies to abide by the law.

However, Rep. Gosar’s extreme language and strange speculations about the motives of environmental groups don’t contribute at all to the solution.

Sadly, it does illustrate the tragic dysfunction of our current political climate — in which the partisans on both sides seem more interested in inciting anger and placing blame than in actually solving problems.

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Gosar represents the people Editor: It’s now the political scary season! We were out of town for a week, and I am looking at six large, full-color cards lying about Paul Gosar’s record that were in my mailbox when I got home!

Interestingly enough, they come from a dark money liberal superpac in Alexandria Va. Apparently, the Washington elites have had enough of Congressman Gosar doing what we elected him to do and want to replace him with go-along-to-get-along losers!

Make no mistake! The Washington elites are determined to destroy anyone who actually represents we the people!

Paul Gosar votes for best interests of the citizens of Arizona. Ray Strauss is an establishment stooge!

On a side note to (recent) letters, Congressman Gosar pays for his own insurance, as do I, and most others. The letter writer seems to think we should pay for his wife’s insurance as well! That is Marxism!

Dale Oestmann

Ideas for Main Street Editor: Developing the full length of Main Street would require buying a multitude of small business and lots and then finding owners to develop new businesses. That could possibly be accomplished in a small area, but it’s doubtful if it would be the destination draw that some people envision. The answer lies in renovating the bandstand and amphitheater in Green Valley Park, turning the venue into a world-class entertainment center. Move the bandstand back nearer the lake and enlarge it to accommodate a great sound stage and artist area. Install rows of seats or benches in a special seating area up front and some kind of seating on the slopes.

Speakers like those in large shopping center lots would ensure good sound throughout.

The area would need to be enclosed with ticket gates, restrooms and booths for food vendors, but the gates could be left open for many events. Parking would need to be addressed, but the shuttle system seems to work well. Book well-known acts or perhaps have festivals and publicize in newspapers and magazines. During the hot summer, people would come and spend a day or two in cool Payson (there’s a name for you — “Cool Payson”). Main Street would then become part of the experience and shops and restaurants would fit well. There are many of these small amphitheaters scattered across the U.S. and they are all popular.

Noble Collins

Vicious campaign Editor: In response to the letter of Marilyn Decker — I, too, am wondering how this election campaign and current events are affecting our children.

My grandson, who is 9, asked me if I was going to vote for the lady who lied. He said wouldn’t it be nice if there was the

first woman president? I told him, no, not if she has lied to Congress and the American people. We can wait for the first honest and trustworthy woman president. It is not OK to lie. I shudder to think that he would hear of all the other scheming things Hillary has done and that a good number of people are OK with this and will vote for her anyway.

In addition, this candidate has said she does not want to the support of police and police unions. This is highly divisive and does not teach children to respect police officers that are there to protect us. That really instills fear to give children the impression they cannot trust the police.

Having teachers in my family I know that most teachers are highly liberal and partisan and that they bring these ideals into the classroom. This isn’t right or fair. Are teachers giving their political opinions in the classroom? I think yes.

I have a suggestion for the teachers that find themselves comforting these worried and crying children that Ms. Decker referred to, tell them to talk it over with their parents.

Did the little boy who brought his documents to school with him think the teachers were going to boot him out of the country? Did his parents know he brought these things to school with him? None of these things were mentioned in the letter. Only the drama part.

The present campaign is vicious, yes, but the viciousness isn’t one- sided.

Beverly Furst

Broadband issue Editor: Sen. Allen recently posted one of her regular Lightning Bolt Updates entitled “Broadband GAP Becoming Serious Economic and Safety Concern for White Mountains and Rim Country” on Aug. 8, 2016. This is perhaps the only lightning bolt update of Sylvia Allen’s with which I do not take umbrage. However, this is not a new issue and it’s surprising that Sen. Allen is just now looking into this. We have been working on this in the Verde Valley for several years as it indeed has far-reaching impacts for economic development and safety. Sen. Allen has held legislative office on-and-off since 2008. Why has she only recently recognized the critical importance of broadband to economic development in rural Arizona? Why has she not used her position in the state Senate to bring us needed telecommunications capacity thus far?

If you look beyond the hot-button issues, the work of a legislator is largely to take a practical approach in advocating for bills that everyone can get on board with. This is done by working intelligently to build consensus and ensure that every successful bill takes into account the wants and needs of their district. Instead, Allen has spent her time as a lawmaker spinning around highly-ideological, controversial, and sometimes embarrassing legislation that neither represents the district nor improves it.

The most effective lawmakers are those who can build relationships across the aisle and who make the effort to ensure that every facet of their district is getting representation at our Capitol. The people and businesses of Legislative District Six deserve a senator that is willing to work hard for them

and advocate for the state to invest outside of Maricopa County. I can promise that if I am elected I will be such a legislator and will put to work my experience in economic development to see that growing our rural economies and improving rural infrastructure are top priorities at the state level.

Nikki Bagley, State Senate candidate

Printing by George Editor: Recently I was in your wonderful town because of a death in my family. My brother, Tony Kreider, has moved to Payson and his wife died.

I used “Printing by George” because we were copying pictures, making funeral cards, etc. I’m writing this note because I was so impressed by their service. Some of their outstanding qualities: Kind beyond measure, accurate, artistic, friendly, patient, supportive, etc. I was so impressed I just had to contact the Payson Roundup.

Karen Kreider Benicia, Calif.

Disappointed in paper’s rodeo weekend edition Editor: August Rodeo is one of the best weekends for Payson to make a great impression and bring more business to the local community.

I picked up the Roundup and could not help but wonder if you are purposely trying to sabotage any possibility of growth to the town? The front page was the most depressing group of articles from Main Street, property taxes and sex offenders to the Our View wanting to dump ASU? What were you thinking?

Karyn Nelsen

Connect Main Street Editor: Some time back, there was an article that mentioned, putting a roundabout at the casino and event center intersection.

This article about a roundabout by the casino, did not go quite far enough.

If only there was some way to connect McLane to this roundabout, it might solve the problem of Main Street. Until you can have access to Main Street to make it a drive through, it is never going to be anything more than a side street.

All of the businesses on Main Street that are thriving are points of destination. Without enough drive-by traffic coming in here, you don’t get the looky-loos that are needed.

In addition, you need large signs at this point (south of the Roundabout) telling people what’s on Main Street. What type of shops and services are available. Signs for Green Valley Park, Payson Golf Course and Zane Grey Cabin. What do we have now?

Absolutely nothing! We keep throwing money away on studies of what might be, what could be, what should be. Until people have easy access to Main Street It will never be a “Main Street.”

Tom Tainsh

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Rep. Gosar decries legal threats for endangered species Environmental group seeking long-delayed ruling on 417 species by

Peter Aleshire

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Rep. Paul Gosar this week renewed his war with the Center for Biological Diversity, blasting the Flagstaff-based group for filing lawsuits on behalf of endangered species.

The Center this week filed a notice that it might file a lawsuit to force the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to decide whether to list some 417 species as endangered or threatened. The federal agency has 60 days in which to respond.

Rep. Gosar issued a release saying “Extremist environmentalist groups, led by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), announced their intent this week to unleash several hundred more frivolous lawsuits against the Fish and Wildlife Service.

These organizations have a long history of abusing the ESA (Endangered Species Act) in order to force taxpayers to pay millions of dollars in government legal fees defending these arbitrary lawsuits. The truth is that misguided groups like CBD are simply using ‘sue and settle’ tactics to fund and implement their radical agenda.

This behavior sets a dangerous legal precedent that must be stopped.”

Rep. Gosar has introduced several bills that would limit or eliminate court

fees when environmental groups win lawsuits against the federal government.

Noah Greenwald, endangered species director for the CBD, said, “Rep. Gosar’s statement is full of so many factual errors and misrepresentations that it doesn’t even come close to passing the straight face test. All of the 417 species we are seeking endangered species protections for have already been found by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to warrant consideration for protection as endangered species, but have ended up in a bureaucratic limbo.”

Greenwald said lumping the 417 species together in a single action actually represents an effort to streamline the process.

He said one recent study found that on average species wait 12 years for protection once petitions are filed, although the law requires action within two years. In fact, 42 species have actually gone extinct while waiting for the USFWS to decide on whether to extend protection.

“Our sole interest in seeking protection for these species is to ensure none of them go extinct, something that can never be undone,” said Greenwald.

The notice by the environmental group represents the latest step in an

and they’re one to seven years late on making that determination,” said Greenwald.

The 417 species include 87 plants and 235 invertebrates such as snails, mussels and beetles.

Greenwald said the CBD will confer with the USFWS in the next two months to determine whether the agency intends to move forward. If not, the CBD may file a lawsuit to force action, he said.

Gosar put out a statement this week saying the “radical” environmental groups were mostly just trying to make money through successful lawsuits in which judges awarded them attorney’s fees. He sponsored the Collins-Gosar bill requiring the various government agencies to report how much they paid out in fees as a result of such lawsuits.

He has sponsored a series of such bills, most of which have not become law. Those bills include: H.R.4315, would require federal agencies to make information used to make an ESA decision available to the public and accessible on the Internet.

H.R.4316, would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to disclose to Congress and online taxpayer money spent responding to ESA lawsuits; the number of employees utilized by the Fish and Wildlife Service for litigation purposes; and the amount of attorney’s fees awarded in ESA lawsuits and settlements.

H.R.4317, would require the feder-

Rep. Paul Gosar effort dating back to 2011 to force the USFWS to take some action on behalf of 750 species various studies had suggested might be dwindling. USFWS admitted many of those species were likely endangered, but concluded it didn’t have the resources to decide for sure.

The USFWS in a 2011 settlement, agreed to take at least preliminary action on 750 species. The federal biologists eventually approved endangered species protection for 147 of those species and concluded more than 400 others might qualify for protection.

“They haven’t made what’s called a 12-month finding for 417 species —

al government to divulge to affected states all data it uses to justify ESA decisions. It would also require the government to consult with affected states, tribes and local governments and utilize their data when formulating decisions.

H.R.4318, would place maximum amounts on awards of attorney’s fees by making the ESA conform to the Equal Access to Justice Act, which limits the prevailing hourly fee for attorneys to $125 per hour.

Greenwald noted the CBD does rely on fees awarded by judges who ruled various federal agencies did not follow the law, however he said overall the organization loses money on its legal efforts, covering the balance with donations.

“If we were trying to make money, we’d file lawsuits on each species rather than trying to reach a settlement.

It’s just ridiculous,” said Greenwald.

He said court-awarded fees make it possible for environmental groups and citizens to go into court. The groups collect fees when the judge decides the federal agency has broken the law.

“I would point out that the whole idea of the government paying fees when they lose is to provide equal access to justice. It’s to level the playing field, so it’s not just big-pocketed industries that can go to court to take the government to task. I don’t think this is about legal fees. Rep. Gosar doesn’t want to see species protected under the Endangered Species Act.”

County moving slowly on courthouse improvements by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

With limited space, the county is doing what it can to improve the offices at the Gila County Courthouse in Payson.

One option involves building a new, larger courthouse in what was the Napa Auto Parts store on Main Street, immediately adjacent to the Payson jail.

The Gila County Board of Supervisors recently authorized staff to enter into discussions with the Gordian Group to possibly build the Superior Court North Facility. Those discussions are ongoing.

As staff waits for those improvements, the county has already started work to improve conditions in the current space, which most agree is severely overcrowded.

On the first floor of the courthouse at the

corner of Main Street and the Beeline Highway, crews are installing new storage shelves, relocating a wall, upgrading lighting, and installing new flooring and ceiling in the Justice Court, said Steve Sanders, director of Gila County Public Works.

The county hopes to complete the $13,300 project this week.

On the second floor, crews are opening up additional office space for the Gila County Attorney’s Office.

The $28,100 project includes moving walls, adding doors, increasing hallway and walkway widths and improving storage areas. That work should be also completed by the end of the month.

The county plans additional improvements for the courthouse in fiscal year 2018/2019, Sanders said.

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On a hot August day, 2.2 tons of grapes sat in Ray Stephens’ driveway.

“We can make 150 to 175 gallons of wine out of 1.2 tons of grapes,” said the owner of Trident Winery.

The winery has the distinction of being the only winery and tasting room in Gila County.

But first those grapes have to be crushed.

When thinking about crushing grapes, the 1956 episode of “I Love Lucy” comes to mind.

Remember that one?

Lucy, on vacation in Italy, decides to learn how to stomp grapes to prepare for a part in an Italian movie.

She quickly discovers that stomping grapes is hard work.

Tired, Lucy starts to leave the grape-crushing pit, but her Italian partner berates her and refuses to let her leave. Lucy throws a pile of grapes at the Italian — who naturally throws grapes back at Lucy. They both end up in the barrel of crushed grapes.

At Stephens’ operation, instead of bare-footed grape-stompers he relied on an industrial-sized mixer, a committed assistant and helpful neighbors to crush the grapes.

Nina Seethaler rummaged through the huge boxes of grapes on the trailer in the garage to fish out five-gallon

buckets of grapes.

Stephens ran the “industrialized stick blender” to crush the grapes gathered in five-gallon buckets.

“We call this the boat motor,” he said.

Britta Allen and Di Bustamante then pushed the pulp and juice from the pulverized grapes through a sieve, dumping the excess seeds and pulp into a trash can.

“We don’t have a regular crusher,” said Stephens.

When asked why they decided to help with the sticky, mushy and hot work of getting the grapes prepared, Allen said, “We’re just friends and he asked.”

Normally, Stephens does not use grapes in his wines. He finds other kinds of fruits, flowers or herbs.

Take Trident’s strawberry-chocolate wine: It has hints of cocoa, but has a strawberry colored blush and sweet tart taste.

The winery also makes an ocotillo wine from the flowers of the desert ocotillo plant. It’s more dry and light — kind of like a cup of chamomile tea chilled.

Other wines have been made out of melons, blackberries, or had maca added to them.

Maca is an herb from South America that many believe has medicinal qualities.

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Volunteer neighbors helped Trident Winery owner Ray Stephens mush up 1.2 tons of grapes to provide the raw materials for another distinctive batch of vino. excited about his work.

“I’m all about not being bored,” said Stephens.

So why boring old grapes?

“With the Chardonnay grapes, I’m going to do an orange or amber wine,” he said. “There’s no filtering of the skins.”

Most grape wines use just the juice, said Stephens. He won’t do that with this wine because he’s seeking the more full-bodied flavor that will come from this type of processing.

The other half of the grapes, Merlot, he will combine with a fruit, such as his CabernetBlackberry wine.

The secret behind Stephens’ wines lies in his connections with fruit producers and distributors.

In the case of these grapes, his friend Greg Gonerman who owns Chiricahua Ranch Vineyards sold him these two tons.

Stephens said Gonerman did the winery thing backward.

“He loves the growing of the grapes rather than making the wines,” said Stephens.

Most folks who wish to start a winery first buy grapes while they wait for theirs to mature, make wine and open a tasting room. As soon as they grow enough grapes, they make their own wine. But Gonerman found he had a pile of grapes with no way to process them, so he sold them to Stephens.

As Stephens talked about how he got the grapes, the industrialized stick blender decided to just stop. Just one of many things that can go wrong in the processing, said Stephens.

As Stephens waited for the industrialized stick blender to cool off, Seethaler, Allen and Bustamante focused on bringing in bucket after bucket of grapes.

It was all backing up with Stephens as the bottleneck.

“Welcome to my world,” he said.

With a few knocks and taps with a tool, the blender started up again — and Stephens and his gang trudged on with the work of wrestling the grapes into wine.

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Officers found approximately 2,413 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $3 million on the White Mountain Apache Reservation.

An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crew spotted the plants in the forest on Aug. 19.

Officers pulled up the plants, loaded them on a helicopter and flew them to an area for disposal.

Before the raid, the White Mountain Apache Tribe Police Department received a report that two armed men had confronted a tribal member near

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White Mountain Police, Tribe game rangers and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs asked for help from the Gila/ Navajo County Narcotics Unit, which is overseen by DPS. The multi-agency team hiked to the cultivation site where they uprooted the marijuana plants, bundled them into large bushels and had DPS fly them out.

The White Mountain Apache Tribe Fire Department then burned the plants.

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“In this case, armed men, working to protect the marijuana crop, confronted a tribal member on sovereign tribal land,” said DPS Captain Jennifer Pinnow. “Fortunately for all, no one was harmed by this illegal activity before law enforcement could take action.”

On Aug. 25, White Mountain Game and Fish Rangers and special agents from the Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted a traffic stop on BIA 12 and Highway 60 near the community of Cibecue which resulted in the arrest of the following suspects: Miguel Angel Acevedo Valencia, 31, and Ricardo Magallanes, 39, were charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; and Maria C. Rodriguez, 32, was charged for hindering prosecution.

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The Tonto National Forest will start gathering information on the environmental impact of what may become the world’s largest copper mine — not to mention a humongous hole in the ground.

A Tonto National Forest supervisor this week authorized added studies to gauge the environmental impacts, as required under the terms of a land exchange already approved by Congress.

The Resolution Copper Mine near Superior would use robots to hollow out a gigantic cavern 7,000 feet below the surface.

Over a period of 40 years, the mine could provide 25 percent of the nation’s copper — worth an estimated $62 billion. The mine and related businesses could employ about 1,400 people, according to the company’s estimates.

Moreover, Payson officials have had talks with the University of Arizona about establishing a school of robotic engineering in Payson, which would include a control center for the robots hollowing out the ore deposit more than a mile beneath the surface.

But all that copper comes out of the earth at a potentially steep environmental cost.

The removal of 1.7 billion tons of rock could cause the collapse of the surface under scenic Oak Flat. That could create a 1.8-mile-wide, 1,000-footdeep pit: Picture a hole twice the size of meteor crater — as deep as the Mogollon Rim is

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tall. The pit would likely consume the 760-acre Oak Flat, a campground and scenic field of boulders withdrawn from mining activities in 1955.

The pit would form gradually over the 40 years the mine would remain in operation, starting in 2020.

Moreover, the tailings taken out of the mine could have a big impact as well. The massive machines would hollow out the ore, crush it, then dump the crushed rock on a conveyor belt for removal. Processing would remove useful minerals like copper and molybdenum.

The copper ore will go into a 22-mile-long slurry pipeline, supplied by 30 new groundwater wells.

The useful minerals will make up an estimated 1.5 percent of the crushed rock. The rest of the rock will likely end up on a 500-foot-high pile of tailings covering 4,400 acres of Forest Service land between Superior and Queen Valley.

Congress in 2014 gave the

copper mine the go-ahead by approving a land swap. Rio Tinto would get some 2,422 acres, including Oak Flat — which several Indian tribes claim as a sacred site used to gather plants and minerals used in ceremonies. In return, Rio Tinto would turn over about 5,300 acres it owns elsewhere in the state — including environmentally sensitive lands along the San Pedro River.

Congress slipped approval of the land exchange bill into a defense appropriations bill, which avoided a straight vote on the exchange. The swap had the support of Arizona Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake as well as Republican Rep. Paul Gosar and Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, whose districts include Gila County.

Environmental groups and the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council have protested the land exchange, decrying the potential environmental cost and the loss of land considered sacred by many Apache.

Payson Mayor Kenny Evans, running now for Gila County supervisor, has supported the project. He has also negotiated with Rio Tinto and the University of Arizona about the possibility of opening a branch of the U of A’s mining school in Payson.

Evans said he hopes the Forest Service and the mining company will also explore alternatives to the current plan that would in effect put the mine tailings back into the excavated, subsurface cavern.

That plan could perhaps dramatically reduce the eventual collapse at the surface as well as the size of any tailings pile.

A Tonto National Forest summary indicated the environmental impact study now underway will look at whether to put the tailings back into the mine once the ore’s removed.

The EIS will also consider whether the tailings could go back into the developing crater at the surface as it begins to develop.

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staff, he learned about the changes and the doubling of the price tag.

So, Richardson attended his first PSWID Kurt Richardson thought the $3,200 meeting in July to bring this problem to the quoted to him would cover the cost of a attention of the board. meter to get water to his retirement home “The first meeting I went to (Rus Brock) in Pine. admitted he misunderstood what was going Not so. on,” said Richardson.

The Pine Strawberry Water Improve­ Richardson said the district agreed to ment District decided instead of putting revert to the original estimate — but he the meter on nearby South Street he would still has to cut through all the trees and have to run a new line from the more disbrush to put in the line. He tant Old County Road. wishes he’d known about the That mistake would extra cost and trouble before have added $7,000 to the “We’re a public he bought the house — when sticker price and required district and we he first sought an estimate, he Richardson to bring a pipe cannot arbitrarily told the board. through a thicket of trees and So Richardson attended brush. The previous estimate waive fees.” the Aug. 18 to ask for a break had him digging up a trench Mahir Hazine to do the extra work.

PSWID treasurer through a grass patch. Much “I’m kinda at your mercy,” easier and less expensive. he said. “I can bring the water “I was told that it costs on my land, (but) I’m asking you guys to $3,200 and some dollars for a water meter give me $1,000 for the extra work it’s going to be put in,” said Richardson. “Well, so to take rather than where you told me I when I went to them I said, ‘Why’nt you could have it in the first place.” come out and show me where I’d like to He said he was in business and underhave the water meter.’ So, they did. They stands people make mistakes — he just sent a couple of men out. I went back to the feels an organization that makes a mistake office staff before I closed to confirm, then should shoulder the cost. said, ‘Go ahead and put it in.’ I closed and “When I make one, I paid for it out of my a week or 10 days went by nothing done, so own pocket,” he said.

I called them.”

The board disagreed.

When Richardson talked to the office Treasurer Mahir Hazine said PSWID is by

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not a private company that can just change the fees on a whim.

“As a private business, he can make a decision to reduce or whatever,” said Hazine. “We’re a public district and we cannot arbitrarily waive fees.”

Hazine said he did drive out to the property, but could not tell that the change would make a difference in the length of the line.

PSWID co-chairman Trent McNealy said the district had made the most cost-effective decision by putting Richarsdon’s meter on Old County Road.

“Either way he would have to go through the same steps to run the service line to his house,” said McNealy.

He agreed the district couldn’t change its rates, but added, “It was a misunderstanding and I hope all of us learn from it,” said McNealy.

However, board member Richard James admonished the board for not giving Richardson a break.

“How he would use the $1,000 he was just talking about, is not to the point,” said James. “The point was he was told by one board member and office staff what the costs were. Then he went and bought the property. Then he was told of the increased cost. It was a mistake on our part ... we changed the procedure and it cost him. If he went to an attorney would he win? He’s got a complaint.”

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Payson snags traffic enforcement grant The Payson Police Depart­ ment has received $14,400 in state grants to promote highway safety by catching more drunk and aggressive drivers.

The money comes from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

About $8,000 will fund the Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant designed to tar-

get aggressive drivers, impaired drivers, occupant protection, speeding, and other highway safety laws, with the goal of reducing injuries and fatalities. An additional $4,200 will pay for two new radar enforcement units to catch speeders. Another $2,250 will pay for Portable Breath Tests and supplies to identify intoxicated drivers.

These grant funds are part of an ongoing effort to make local roads and highways safer through a combination of traffic enforcement, a zero tolerance approach, and public education regarding the dangers of driving under the influence, speeding, seat belt violations, child restraint violations, and other traffic-related issues.

FREE Ombudsman will help water companies HEARING TEST The Arizona Corporation Commission has hired an ombudsman to help both the customers and managers of the small private water companies the state regulates, including Payson Water District.

Utilities Division Assistant Director Elijah Abinah will fill the new position created in June to ensure safe and reliable water service to customers statewide.

The office will offer more points of contact for water companies, especially those

that are struggling financially or operationally as is the case with many small rural utilities.

“Elijah will be a strong leader in this role and will serve as a valuable asset for the commission, the utilities, and the public in finding solutions to difficult water problems,” said Chairman Doug Little.

The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) and Arizonans for Responsible Water Policy supported the creation of such an office to help small water company owners

and customers better navigate commission proceedings.

“This is the communication avenue we’ve been needing from the customer to the utility to the commission,” said Commissioner Tom Forese.

“Elijah will be an important point person to forwarding the commission’s water polices and putting them in action where they are needed most.

Abinah joined the Arizona Corporation Commission in January of 2003 and has more than 22 years of experience in

public utility regulation. Abinah has been a key participant in Power Africa and USAID efforts through the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) in Nigeria and recently Uganda.

His work at the commission includes reviewing and making recommendations on utility matters filed by the commission including rate cases for electric, gas, water, telecommunications, consumer complaint, and rules and regulations.

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Therapist lets patients guide their treatment by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Allan Ralston believes the patients he works with in physical therapy and myofascial release therapy at Rim Country Health should have a say in their treatment.

“They’re in control of the process. I work with them, not on them. I am a team player with the patient. Interaction is really important,” he explains.

Ralston, a physical therapy assistant and myofascial release practitioner, has worked in physical therapy since 1988, getting his training and licensing through Loma Linda University in California. He added myofascial release therapy to his toolbox after seeing it practiced by Richard Staudt, a therapist he worked with at another care facility.

“I saw it made a difference, but I was initially skeptical,” Ralston said. Seeing the results patients had with MFR led him to take the first course in the training, which is offered in Sedona at the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Treatment Center. Barnes developed the therapy. He has now taken the program’s full battery of courses and is one of two MFR practitioners at RCH, a third will join the team in September.

Ralston has worked at RCH for four years, but has been in Payson for more than 10 years.

He’s a transplant from Southern California and says he actually came into his work as a physical therapist later than most.

“I was in a job and not happy. I took some aptitude tests and physical therapy was one of the things the tests pointed to (as something for which he had an aptitude).”

He researched the field and it seemed like it was something he wanted to get into.

Ralston explained how a patient comes to him for help. They are first evaluated by one of the physical therapists on staff at RCH. A recommendation is then made whether or not the patient would benefit from manual therapy.

He visits with the patient to explain the work they will be doing together. At this time he also asks questions to see if they are open to MFR and explains the treatment and lets them know that it is available to them if they are interested.

Rim Country Health Although Medicare benefits are supplied to senior citizens by the federal government, Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers in lieu of Medicare. Medicare pays a monthly fee to insurers for managing the policies and the insurers charge monthly premiums to beneficiaries, depending on the coverage being offered.

Many Medicare Advantage plans advertise that they offer more or better benefits than standard Medicare coverage, but the Medicare Rights Center has identified nine common complaints about Medicare Advantage insurance: 1. Most Medicare Advantage plans are similar to HMOs or PPOs because they limit seniors in their choice of doctors, hospitals and nursing facilities.

2. If a doctor leaves the plan or is dropped from the plan, the continuity of patient care is

Rim Country Health Have you been thinking of adding more physical activity to your life? Starting a walking program may be a great way to be more active. And walking on a regular basis may lead to many health benefits.

This article from Rim Country Health will give you tips on how to make walking a part of your daily routine. from

What are the benefits of walking?

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Allan Ralston has worked in physical therapy since 1988, he is on the rehabilitation staff at Rim Country Health, where he’s been employed for four years.

Some tell him to just go ahead and treat them and they’re done. Others want to know more about the cause and effect with MRF. “What works is what matters,” Ralston said.

He said using MFR in his work lets him treat the whole person, which is the foundation of his early training at Loma Linda. It allows him to provide hands-on care and that is huge part of what makes MFR successful.

“Some people need to have someone put their hands on to help them.”

Ralston said the most rewarding aspect of his work is knowing he is making a positive difference in someone’s life and the fact that whether it’s with a patient or a fellow RCH staff member, he gets at least one good laugh a day.

When not working, he and his wife enjoy camping and quad riding, but like quiet time too.

Nine disadvantages of Medicare Advantage from

Walking a step in the right direction

broken.

3. Private insurance is less stable than government benefits and seniors may suddenly find themselves temporarily without medical insurance.

4. It is more difficult to receive emergency or urgent care under many Medicare Advantage plans.

5. Finding covered medical care while traveling may be difficult.

6. The additional benefits offered might actually be less than what was originally promised by the Medicare Advantage provider.

7. Seniors with Medicare Advantage plans must follow the rules of the plan in order for medical care to be covered.

8. The patient costs of Medicare Advantage plans may be higher than those of combined Medicare and Medigap coverage.

• See ‘Advantage’, page 9

Walking is the most popular physical activity among adults.

Taking a walk is low cost and doesn’t require any special clothes or equipment. Walking may lower your risk of health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, strengthen your bones and muscles, help you burn more calories and lift your mood.

Make walking fun by going to places you enjoy, like a park or shopping center. Bring along a friend or family member to chat with, or listen to some of your favorite music as you walk. Keep the volume low so that you can hear noises around you.

Do I need to see a doctor first?

Most people do not need to see a doctor before they start a walking program. But if you answer “yes” to any of the questions below, check with your doctor first.

• Has your doctor told you that you have heart trouble, diabetes, or asthma?

• When you are physically active, do you have pains in your chest, neck, shoulder, or arm?

• Do you often feel faint or have dizzy spells?

• Do you feel very breathless after physical activity?

• Do you have bone or joint problems, like arthritis, that make it difficult for you to walk?

• Are you over 40 years old and have you recently been inactive?

• Do you have a health problem that might keep you from starting a walking program?

How do I start?

1. Make a plan The following questions may help you get started: Where will you walk? How often will you walk? Who will walk with you? How far or for how long will you walk?

2. Get ready Make sure you have anything you may need. Here are some examples: shoes with proper arch support, a firm heel, and thick flexible soles; clothes that keep you dry and comfortable; a hat or visor for

the sun; sunscreen and sunglasses; a hat and scarf to cover your head and ears when it’s cold outside.

3. Go Divide your walk into three parts: Warm up by walking slowly; increase your speed to a brisk walk, this means walking fast enough to raise your heart rate while still being able to speak and breathe easily.

Cool down by slowing down your pace. When walking, be sure to use proper form, keep your chin up and your shoulders slightly back. Let the heel of your foot touch the ground first, and then roll your weight forward. Walk with your toes pointed forward. Swing your arms naturally.

4. Add more As walking becomes easier, walk faster and go farther.

Keep track of your progress with a walking journal or log.

Record date, time, and distance. Set goals and reward yourself with a relaxing shower or 30 minutes of quiet time to yourself.

Review the sample walking plan for suggestions on how to start and slowly increase walking.

What about safety?

Keep safety in mind as you plan when and where you will walk, walk with others when possible and take a phone and ID with you. Let your family and friends know your walking time and route. If it is dark outside, wear a reflective vest or brightly colored clothing. Be aware of your surroundings.

How can I make walking a habit?

The key to building any habit is to stick with the new behavior. Having a regular walking buddy may help keep you going — even on days when you would rather stay home.

You can cheer each other on and serve as role models for

friends, family members and others.

When barriers come up, like time demands or bad weather, think of ways to beat them, such as joining the Rim Country Health Senior Fitness Center. If you have a setback, start again as soon as you can.

With time, walking will become a part of your daily routine and may make it easier to try other types of physical activity.

How much do I need to walk?

The amount of time adults need per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (activity that speeds up your heart rate and breathing) is 150 minutes.

Ideally you will walk 30 minutes per day x 5 days per week = 150 minutes per week.

Walking briskly for 30 minutes per day, five days a week will help you meet this goal. But any 10-minute bout of physical activity helps. If you can’t walk for 30 minutes at a time, you can split it up by taking three 10-minute walks instead.

For more health benefits and to control your weight, you may need to walk more. Aim for 300 minutes each week, or about 1 hour a day for 5 days.

The more you walk, the more health benefits you may gain!

Should I stretch before I walk?

Most experts advise stretching only after you have warmed up. To warm up, walk slowly for a few minutes before picking up the pace.

Stretching gently at the end of your walk may help build flexibility. Do not bounce or hold your breath when you stretch. Do each stretch slowly and move only as far as you feel comfortable.

A great way to maintain your health is to join the Rim Country Health Senior Fitness Center. Call us at 928-474-1120 for more information.

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Foodie readers respond with fun, help I sent out an appeal to hear from • 68,300 gallons of rum my beloved readers and they got back The ship then headed for the to me!

Azores, arriving there on Nov. 12. She I decided these tidbits gave me provisioned with: so much joy I couldn’t keep them to • 550 pounds of beef and myself — despite a long list of topics • 64,300 gallons of Portuguese wine to cover.

Then the U.S.S. Constitution set So, for your enjoyment, here they sail for England. Along the way, she are: defeated five British men-of-war and From NASCAR Dave in Strawberry captured and scuttled 12 English mer(too many Dave’s in Strawberry so chant ships — taking the rum supplies they all got a nickname — the NASCAR from each ship. That’s a lotta rum. story is for another time) — By the time Old Ironsides reached Dave loved my England on Jan. olive story from 26, 1799, the crew The July. He knows a had run out of canthing or two about non shot and powHealthy the Navy, so he der. Nonetheless, told me a couple of the crew made a things I had never night raid on a

by Michele Nelson heard before. whiskey distillery “The U.S. Navy up the Firth of believes you can Clyde in Scotland. live on six to eight green olives per day The landing party came back with because of the calories. They (olives) 40,000 gallons of single malt Scotch. are on all life rafts and lifeboats as On Feb. 20 the U.S.S. Constitution emergency rations eaten at sea. Add arrived back in Boston with no cannon eight ounces of fresh water and the- shot, no food, no powder, no rum, no oretically, you can survive approxi- wine and no whiskey. mately seven days until you are resThey did, however, have 38,600 galcued (hopefully). Add some dark choc- lons of water. olate and you have a real meal!”

NASCAR Dave knows this story Well, I couldn’t find confirmation of by heart because, “If you are a true olives in Navy emergency rations, but sailor, you commit this to memory,” he maybe I hadn’t drunk enough rum … wrote on a note. that’s a reference to NASCAR Dave’s I love my readers. other morsel of information about the Especially Claire, a self-described, U.S.S. Constitution, known affection- ‘old lady in her mid-eighties,’ who dropped off a note to thank the Healthy ately as “Old Ironsides.”

Dave said the U.S.S. Constitution Foodie for the chamomile column.

“I love your column and especially could carry 48,600 gallons of fresh water for its 475 officers and men, the one about fixing a cup of tea for which should keep them alive for six your boss, whom I assume is Pete, and then finding him asleep at his desk. I months at sea.

Leaving Boston on July 27, 1798 laughed a lot over that one.”’ Claire is with a mission, ‘to destroy and harass a former neighbor of my editor.

She was such a great neighbor — English shipping,’ the three-masted she didn’t even take it too bad when schooner listed on her ship’s log: Lobo (Pete’s dog from “Travels with • 48,600 gallons of fresh water Lobo”) got in her cat door in the • 7,400 cannon shot • 11,600 pounds of black powder and middle of the night — after getting skunked. Claire just called Pete to tell • 79,400 gallons of rum See where I got the rum reference? him not to worry about Lobo, he was Just wait, it gets better. with her — and that he had met up On Oct. 6, the Constitution arrived with a skunk. in Jamaica, where she took on: Too bad Claire has moved; neigh• 826 pounds of flour and bors like that are hard to find.

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‘Advantage’ plan drawbacks From page 8 9. Indigent seniors may have higher costs under Medicare Advantage plans than they would under combined Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

Before choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, you should check the reputation of the company offering the plan with the Medicare Rights Center and your state department of insurance.

In many cases, you may receive better medical coverage at a lower cost with a combination of Medicare and Medigap supplemental insurance than with Medicare Advantage plans. The combination of Medicare and Medigap covers most costs of a major medical crisis, while allowing you to continue seeing the same doctor and often covering access to emergency care and medical care while traveling.

If you have further questions, feel free to call the pre-authorization department at Rim Country Health at 928-474-1120.

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One column reader offers a great tip for making use of all the zucchini many gardeners are now finding themselves overwhelmed with as summer harvests are peaking.

Her note said chamomile enabled her to toss her sleeping pills.

“Now I have a ritual,” she wrote.

“Every night before I retire, I make me a cup of chamomile tea and go to bed with my book and as soon as I finish the tea or shortly after, I turn out the light and go to sleep. I can’t thank you enough for taking me off the pills. I even told my doctor as he does not like to prescribe sleeping pills.”

Claire, when I wake in the middle of the night and can’t sleep, I’ll think of you as I make my chamomile tea. It

always puts me to sleep, too.

Then Lucy sent the Healthy Foodie an email with another idea on what to do with all that zucchini from the garden — noodles.

“The Spirilizer was our answer to the zucchini overflow,” she wrote.

“We froze our zucchini noodles and had them all last winter and into the spring… For those living in the Paleo rage, vegetable noodles are great.”

Absolutely nothing I had ever thought of! What a cool idea. I believe I’ve also heard of cauliflower rice and

cauliflower pizza crust, but I have not tried any of those things.

Lucy also just told me about how wonderful Sumac is as an herb. I might just have to whip up something about that…

Please keep the creative, funny, entertaining things about food coming.

I do hope to hear from you more often.

The Healthy Foodie mnelson@payson.com 928-474-5251, ext. 120 708 N. Beeline Hwy. Payson, AZ 85541

New flu information for 2016-2017 from the CDC The other day, driving by Walgreens I saw a sign indicating flu shots were available. It’s hard to think of getting a flu shot in late August, but the cooler morning temperatures lately remind us all that fall is not that far away. And with the fall come colds and the flu and more.

The Centers for Disease Control have this information online: Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. The more people who get vaccinated, the more people will be protected from flu, including older people, very young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions who are

more vulnerable to serious flu complications. This page summarizes information for the 2016-2017 flu season.

What’s new this flu season?

A few things are new this season: • Only injectable flu shots are recommended for use this season.

• Flu vaccines have been updated to better match circulating viruses.

• There will be some new vaccines on the market this season.

What viruses do 2016-2017 flu vaccines protect against?

There are many flu viruses and they are constantly changing. The composition of U.S. flu vaccines is reviewed annually and updated to match circulating flu viruses. Flu vaccines protect against the three or four viruses that research suggests will be most common.

When and how often should I get vaccinated?

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year by the end of October, if possible. However, getting vaccinated later is OK. Vaccination should continue throughout the flu season, even in January or later. Some children who have received flu vaccine previously and children who have only received one dose in their lifetime, may need two doses of flu vaccine. A health care provider can advise on how many doses a child should get.

When will flu activity begin and when will it peak?

The timing of flu is very unpredictable and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. Flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May.

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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, 30% chance for rain

85/59

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, 40% chance for rain

84/60

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, 40% chance for rain

82/59

Friday

Mostly sunny; slight chance for rain

83/59

Saturday

Mostly sunny; slight chance for rain

82/56

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The Payson Town Council will meet Thursday for a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss just two items.

The short agenda includes discussion of approving a $350,265 contract with Southwest Slurry Seal for 190,000 square yards of pavement. The town is paying for the work with Highway User Revenue Funds.

The second item is amending a cost recovery agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for the C.C. Cragin water project.

The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at 303 N. Beeline Highway.

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Republicans take the lead

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Last week, Republican voters were slightly ahead of Democrats in the number of ballots returned to the Gila County Recorder’s Office for the primary election.

A total of 11,725 people in Gila County have voted in the Republican primary this year, with 32.18 percent or 3,773 of those ballots last week. Of the 7,358 Democratic ballots, 2,362 or 32.1 percent had been returned.

For Libertarians, 143 ballots are still out with 19 back as of Monday. For the Green Party, out of 81 ballots 20 had been returned. Voters have until today to vote in person.

PAYSONREPORT Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com

Payson Statistics DATE

Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 26 Aug. 27 Aug. 28

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88 89 89 86 84 76 88 85 79 80 83

L PRECIP.

58 57 57 59 54 56 53 51 56 54 51

Precipitation 2016 thru today 14.02 30-year Avg. thru August 14.12

Payson mulls contracts

Aug. 2016 4.28 Aug. Avg. 3.23

Average Payson Precipitation from the office of the State Climatologist at Arizona State University.

PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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5.7 5.7 5.2 4.8

Dominant pollen: Ragweed-Chenopods-Sagebrush High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who

suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become

more severe during days with high pollen levels.

Medium: Pollen levels between 7.3 and 9.6 will likely cause symptoms for

many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen

types of the season.

Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals

among the allergy-suffering public.

Source: pollen.com

Payson schools finance cited For the 24th year in a row, the Payson Unified School District Business Services Department received two Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting recognitions from the Association of School Business Officials International.

“The department is extremely proud of these two recognitions,” said Business Manager Kathie Manning.

An impartial panel judges governmental financial agencies based on the high standards of the program including demonstrating constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.

Jack Dwayne Nelson (1938-2016)

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A Celebration of Life service including military honors, will be held at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly Road, Payson, AZ 85541; 928- 474-2800. His body was donated to science.

The family would like to express their sincere thank you to Dr. Alan Michaels and Hospice Compassus of Payson, AZ for all their excellent care in the home with helping Jack in his final days of life. Memorial donation may be made to Kidney Foundation or Hospice Compassus of Payson, AZ.

Jean Irene Riddell (1934-2016)

Jean Riddell AKA Jeannie Dell died in Phoenix, Az of a stroke on July 29, 2016.

No services are pending and her ashes were buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Burbank, Ca. next to her parents as were her wishes.

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When the Payson Police Department’s dispatch system went down recently, officials knew they could count on one man to help get it back up and running.

Steve DeHaan, the town’s information technology manager, not only came in late to get things back up, he canceled his plans to leave town to remain on call if it went down again.

For his dedication and work ethic, the council honored DeHaan Aug. 18 as a Hero of Payson, a new award given to town employees that go beyond the call of duty.

Alison Murphy, communications supervisor at the PPD, nominated DeHaan.

On Aug. 11, Centurylink service went down, taking the phones offline as well as computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and mobile digital communicator (MDC), a secure way for dispatchers to communicate with officers in the field.

Murphy called DeHaan and he came in at 6:45 p.m., solving the problem within minutes.

DeHaan said he would be going out of town, but would be available by cell if town employees needed more help.

“True to his work ethic, when we called him, he came,” she wrote. “Thankfully, he had not yet left town. Steve fully understands the important role that CAD plays in public safety. He stated that he couldn’t leave town much less enjoy himself knowing that someone may get hurt if CAD went down again.”

Earlier this month, Ray Law and Dennis Dueker were the first recipients of the Hero of Payson award for their work at the Payson Airport.

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(1937-2016)

Our beloved mother Ida (Ortega) Baltz passed away peacefully at home and went into our Lord’s arms on August 14, 2016.

Ida was born in Morenci, AZ on Oct. 1, 1937 to Dario and Fortunata Ortega. She married the love of her life, Richard F. Baltz, a machinist for Phelps Dodge Mining in 1957. After their first son Richard F Baltz Jr. was born they moved to San Jose, CA to begin their life’s adventure.

Daughter Karen, sons Kevin and Kenneth soon same along. Ida enjoyed working as a Teachers Aid at Gardner Elementary School, she was also an in-home child care giver. She traveled about the States and had many visits to her home state to visit family.

Richard retired in 1994 and brought his beloved Ida back to AZ and settled in Payson, AZ where Ida enjoyed her

volunteer work at Mogollon Health Alliance (Pink Ladies) and St. Philips Mystical Rose Sodality.

Ida is proceeded in death by her parents, older sister Yolanda Esparza. Ida leaves behind her husband; sons Richard (Rita) Kevin Diane), Kenneth (Rhonda); daughter Karen; grandchildren Mathew, Richard III, Steven, Marina, Jessica, Charlie, Lara; brother Ismael (Frances), Dario (Carmela), Michael (Toni); sisters Elida, Rosie (Cheo); and many nephews and nieces. A celebration of her life will be held Sept. 10, 2016, a Rosary and Mass at Holy Cross Church, 205 Fairbanks Rd. Morenci, AZ at 9:00 a.m. Reception to follow at Clifton Town Hall, 510 Coronado Blvd Clifton, AZ. In lieu of cards and flowers, donate to your favorite charity on behalf of Ida.

Agnes Kvaase Woolery (1921-2016)

Agnes Kvaase Woolery died peacefully at her home in Sun City, Ariz., on July 4, 2016, at 95 years old. She was born in Saint Paul, Minn. on Feb. 9, 1921.

While attending Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, she met Arlo Donald Woolery, and married on Jan. 29, 1943. After graduation they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, and had three children, Sharon Marie, Cathine Andrea and Ethan Michael.

In 1950, the family moved to Warren, Ariz. (now part of Bisbee), where they lived for 15 years.

Agnes was active in PTA, she was the organist and pianist at Grace Lutheran Church, and she also taught piano.

She and Arlo later lived in Phoenix, Ariz., Arlington, Mass., and Sun City West, Ariz.

Agnes enjoyed travel to many different countries, read mystery novels and many other books, solved word puzzles, and played her piano.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustav and

Marie Kvaase; her husband, Arlo; and their daughter, Sharon.

Surviving her are daughter, Cathine Woolery Sticht and husband Douglas, their daughter Jessica and son Steven, his son Nicolas Daniel, and his wife Brooke, and their children James Deegan and Danica Marie. Also surviving are son, Ethan Michael Woolery and wife Sandy, their daughter Julia and husband Brett, and their children Caroline Elizabeth and Charles Arlo, and Michael and Sandy’s son Nathan and his wife Amy, and their son Evan Andrew and daughter Emma Christine.

Sharon’s daughter Jacqueline Shelpman-Woolery also survives.

There will be a memorial service on Nov. 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Memory Gardens in Bisbee, Ariz.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Arlo and Agnes Woolery Scholarship at Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101.

AnnMaree Thompson (1947-2016)

A n n M a r e e Thompson was born on March 10, 1947, in Washington state.

She went to her Lord on July 26, 2016.

During her life, AnnMaree lived in Hawaii, South Car­ olina and Arizona.

She received her social work degree from ASU. Here in Payson she worked with children at the Head Start program and at the health office at Julia Randall Elementary School. Later, she was employed at the Tonto Apache Tribe to provide ser­ vices for their elders.

As a Healing Touch prac­ titioner, her friends were amazed by her ability to see colors around areas causing

pain in individuals.

She used that gift in her healing work.

AnnMaree also volunteered at the Merritt Center Combat Veteran Program.

As an ordained minister, she knew her Bible and volunteered as a teacher of Bible study and in the prayer ministry at the Payson Christian Clinic.

AnnMaree is survived by her son, Robert Thompson of Phoenix, and his wife Kathryn; daughter, Patricia Hofeldt, and her husband Bruce; four granddaughters and three grandsons.

AnnMaree will be missed.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Genevieve Lois Watson (1917-2016)

Genevieve Lois Watson, 98, passed away peacefully Aug. 16, 2016 in Pine, Ariz.

She was born Aug. 18, 1917 in Clear Lake, Iowa to Cassie and Gurdon Denman. She was one of four siblings.

In 1938 she married George O. Watson a farmer in Schaller, Iowa. They moved to Phoenix, Ariz. in 1960.

She was a member of Eastern Star, enjoyed entertaining and made holidays special.

She was preceded in death

by her parents; brother, Charles Denman; and sister, Donna Sipple.

Also by grandsons, Gerald Watson, Troy Chapman and Brian Chipperfield.

She leaves behind sister, Gwen Hayes; children, Jerry Watson, Joelle Chapman, Susan Hawkins and Cindy Schoppman. Also eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Private services will be held at a later date.

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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).

• Italian Buffet $10: Aug. 31 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant.

• Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

Every Tues., Wed. and Thurs. in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Slot Hot Seats for $200 Maz Cash and Chicken Dinner ($49 Meal Comp).

• Celebrate With Us! Mazatzal’s 23rd B-Day is Sept. 3. Enjoy food, hot seats, Players Club exclusives and more!

Summer Spectacular drawings held every hour from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be five $2,300 cash winners! Live entertainment is Desperado - Tribute to the Eagles. For tickets/info: MazatzalCasino.com/Events.

meals-on-wheels benefit

Northern Gila County Fair advance ticket sales

Election night party

The Gila County Republican Party invites Rim residents to come watch the election returns on Tuesday night, Aug. 30 at the Payson Republican Headquarters. Socialize starting at 7 p.m., and watch the Payson and Star Valley Council races; as well as the Gila County and state candidate race results. Ending time to be determined.

Call 928-951-6774 for more information. The HQ is located at 307 S. Beeline Hwy. Unit C, (off Bonita, east of Buffalo Bar and Grill).

Free clothing distribution

Kaitie’s Closet is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization collecting clothes for distribution free to those in need in Rim Country. Everyone in Rim Country needing children’s clothes is welcome.

Kaitie’s Closet’s distribution this month will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Rim Country Middle School, 304 S. Meadow, Payson.

Parents be sure and bring your children to receive new shoes at this distribution.

Organizers would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their donations of new and used shoes, gently used children’s clothing and monetary contributions.

Payson Library events

Upcoming events at the Payson Public Library include: • Preschool Story Time for ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; • Baby Story Time for ages 0 to 23 months, 10:30 a.m., Thursday; • “Let’s Talk Spanish” language learning program, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Friday; • Teens Only Pizza and Ping-Pong Party, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept.

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Calling all artists

The Payson Art League will present its Fall Fine Art and Fine Craft Show and Sale on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11, 12 and 13. The show will be held at Julia Randall Elementary School in Payson.

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The “Home Town Country Radio Show” — a production of the Humor Me Theater Troupe — celebrates the heart of the simple life at 7 p.m., First Fridays at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center’s Meals-on-Wheels program.

All artists, in various mediums, are invited to participate. Applications are available at www.paysonartleague.org or by contacting Sally Myers at payson artleague@gmail, or 928-472-8651.

The deadline for entries is Sept. 1.

First Friday events The First Friday celebration at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 2. The featured performer is Anne James, of Cinnamon Twist and Aine, who will be doing a solo program “Remembering the 50s.” She will be playing a historic guitar from the legendary 50s group “The Browns.”

Supper is barbecue pork sandwiches and donations will be accepted to benefit the church’s food bank.

Home Town Country Radio Show The Senior Center has opened its wonderful facility to embrace the whole community. Thanks to this generosity, the Humor Me Theater Troupe has finally found a home for community theater to showcase the amazing talent in the Rim Country.

The group’s production, “Home Town Country Radio Show,” is hilar-

C L U BS TOPS in Pine

The TOPS 412 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Pine group meets Tuesdays at the LDS chapel in Pine. Weigh-in is at 8 a.m., the meeting starts at 8:15 a.m.

For more information, call Barbara at (928) 978-4750 or Charlotte at (928) 978-3640.

Senior Singles with Spirit

The Senior Singles with Spirit group is composed of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you.

The group meets at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson.

For more information, call Paula at (480) 695-2786.

Friendship Bible Class

Friendship Bible Class, a non-denominational Bible study for women, meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim. All women in the community are invited. For information, call Marilyn at 928-474-6712.

Color Time Tuesday

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

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

The program meets at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street (behind Ace Hardware and Habitat Restore). Call Sally Harvey 480-2138472 or Joyce Kennedy 928-978-1884 with any questions. This free program is open to all.

Masonic Lodge

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

ing guest speaker Gary Roberts, Fire Prevention Officer with the Tonto National Forest Service.

Afternoon activities include games, a bounce house, a barbecue hamburger lunch and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Firewise community projects.

Beaver Valley is off of Houston Mesa Road, 7 miles east of Hwy 87. For information, call 928-468-9269.

For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at 928-474-1305 or 928-951-2662.

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 8 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bashas’ 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 Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, 928600-9009.

Senior Bible study

The Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St., hosts a Bible study from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday with a rotating roster of ministers.

Soroptimists

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

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

87 Mountain Biking Club

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

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

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

For more information or questions,

iously funny and full of great stories about country life. Local bands and talents will guest star.

The “Home Town Country Radio Show” celebrates the heart of the simple life at 7 p.m., First Fridays at the Center with a Heart, the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center’s Meals-on-Wheels program.

Men’s Breakfast

The Men’s Ministry at Ponderosa Bible Church cordially invites all men in the community to a delicious hot breakfast at 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3 at in the Worship Center. The cost is only $2. The study, “Go Fish” continues.

Ponderosa Bible Church is at 1800 N. Beeline Hwy., just south of Home Depot.

Beaver Valley Day

Beaver Valley Day is Saturday, Sept.

3. Enjoy a day of family fun including a large community rummage sale, food, games for kids plus a car and bike show.

Festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and a Firewise Education program at 9 a.m. featur-

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This year in addition to advance ticket sales for the carnival, for the very first time, the Northern Gila County Fair has advanced ticket sales for fair-goers who would like a 3-day pass.

Wristbands for fair entry are at Bob’s Western Wear, 605 S. Beeline Hwy.; Lowery’s Windows and Doors, 107 Wade Lane, Ste. 3; and at Griffin’s Propane, 1315 W Red Baron Rd. Wristbands are $10 each and good for Friday, Saturday (including the special event) and Sunday, Sept. 9, 10 and 11.

Advanced carnival tickets can be found at the same locations and are for unlimited carnival rides, Sept. 8–11.

They are good for any single day and cost $20 each. Redeem them at the carnival ticket booth.

Normal ticket prices for admission are $3 for Friday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 11; and on Saturday, Sept. 10 admission is $3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., then $5 admission for the Ranch Rodeo and dance.

More information about the fair, the schedule of events and exhibits can be found at www.NorthernGilaCountyFair. com.

Amateur Radio instruction for FCC license test

The Tonto Amateur Radio Association is sponsoring instruction to enable participants to pass the FCC Radio Amateur General Class License test starting Tuesday, Sept.

6. It will continue through October every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Banner High Country Seniors building, 215 N. Hwy. 87, Payson. Those interested should contact John Swenson at 817-228-2710.

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Cooking class benefit Prepare for the holidays and support Gila Community College student scholarships at the same time the Friends of Rim Country Gila Community College group plans a holiday hors d’oeuvres cooking class at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10.

The suggested donation to participate is $25. Call Judy at 928-978-0472 for location and to reserve your seat.

Community Yard Sale Clean out your closets and reserve your booth now for the Community Yard Sale, which is from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St. The Community Presbyterian Church sponsors the event. It’s a great one-stop shopping experience featuring many vendors and shoppers.

For just $10, participants get a 10-foot-by-19-foot space to sell items.

Organizers do the advertising and manage the event. The church will be open for restrooms and drinking fountain.

All booth rental proceeds go to our Deacons Assistance Program, serving families in need in the Rim Country with financial assistance for utilities, rent, prescriptions, and our food pantry. It works closely with St. Vincent de Paul to offer our citizens help when needed.

Reserve your space now by calling the church office at 928-474-2059.

Benefit raffle Rim Country Guns is holding a raffle to raise some funds for Fayth and Robert Lowery. Their daughter Emma has been in a Valley hospital for tests.

Raffle prizes are a Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II or a Marlin 1895E 45-70. Each is valued at more than $700.

Tickets are $20 and available at Rim Country Guns or call Suzy Tubbs 928978-3256. All of the money raised from the raffle will be for the Lowerys.

The drawing is at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19. KRIM will do live broadcast of drawing. Printing by George has donated all printing for tickets and promotional posters for the benefit.

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AARP Smart Driver Course

The next AARP Smart Driver Course is from 9:45 a.m. until 3 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break, Saturday, Sept.

10 at the Banner High Country Seniors, 215 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson.

To register, call 928-472-9290 or register in person at Banner High Country Seniors.

AARP members pay a fee of $15; non-members pay $20 (cash or check), payable on day of class.

The class is designed for those 50 and older, but is open to all people 18 and over. You may also earn a discount on your vehicle insurance.

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Rim Country Rotary Club

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

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

For more information, go online to www.rimcountryrotary.

Arizona Cactus Navy luncheon

An informal get-together of Navy and Coast Guard veterans and Merchant Marines in the Payson area is held on the first Thursday of each month at La Sierra restaurant on north AZ 87 at Forest Dr. in Payson.

The group meets for coffee or lunch at 11 a.m. to share stories and camaraderie among fellow vets of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, other conflicts, and peacetime naval service. For questions please call 928-970-0066.

Strawberry Patchers

The September meeting of the Strawberry Patchers, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, is Thursday, Sept. 1 in the Pine Community Center ramada on Highway 87 next to the museum. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. and will be preceded by a social period with refreshments beginning at 9 a.m.

Everyone who is interested in quilting at any skill level is invited to join the chapter. For more information, interested parties are invited to contact Karen Plante, membership chairman, at 480-703-4056 or visit our website at www.strawberrypatchers.com.

Payson Genealogy meeting

The Northern Gila County Genealogical Society has a membership meeting at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1.

A DVD will be shown on the genealogy library’s large screen television concerning searching genealogy. Members

will utilize this system more and more in the future.

The library had been closed for all of July except by appointment, but was open for all of August.

Any member can request assistance by calling and making an appointment for help in their search for ancestors.

All visitors are invited to attend the business meeting, which follows immediately. At the meeting, the progress of the nominating committee for 2017 will be discussed. Coffee, doughnuts, and lemonade will be served.

The library is now open three days a week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday.

The Society’s library is located at 302 E. Bonita St. in Payson.

Free Bingo in Pine There will be free bingo at 1 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month (through September) at the Senior Dining Room at the Pine Strawberry Community Center.

The Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation sponsors the event.

Kiwanis meeting The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Crosswinds Restaurant.

On all other Thursdays meetings are at 7 a.m. at Tiny’s Restaurant.

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

Radio Control flyers wanted Rim Country Flyers is the local club for RC airplane/helicopter/drone flyers.

It has a local flying field and, if a novice, instructors to get you started. Visit rimcountryflyers.com or call Jason at 928-478-6234.

Payson TOPS meeting TOPS 373 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group for anybody wishing to drop those extra

unhealthy pounds — sensibly.

We meet every Thursday morning.

Weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. and the program is from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

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

High Country Garden Club The High Country Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1 in the log cabin building of Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Hwy. 260. The speaker for the evening will be Wayne Wight, president of the Phoenix chapter of the National Chrysanthemum Society. He will be discussing the many varieties of chrysanthemums and how they have evolved over the years to become one of our most popular garden flowers.

A short business meeting will follow the presentation and refreshments will be served. All members and guests are encouraged to attend and please remember to bring non-perishable food items for our local food banks. For more information, contact Sallie at 928468-6102.

Bible talks Ministers Larry Taylor and Chad Walker are leading Bible talks at 7 p.m. each Thursday in September at the Mogollon Health Alliance Activity Room, 308 E. Aero, Payson. For more information, call 602-803-9978.

Computer Club The next meeting of the Payson Area Computer Association is at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 in the Payson Library meeting room (side entry door).

Harold Rush will present “Photomatix software.” This software processes digital photographs to produce a photo as your eyes see the scene rather than one that is lacking reality due to the camera’s limitations.

Visitors are welcome, and your first meeting is free. For more information about the association, please visit atwww.pacaonline.net.

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Fri, Sep 2. 7am-12pm Moving Sale!!! Everything priced to sell. Antique oak dining room table with chairs; Southwest artifacts, knick-knacks, pictures; quilting fabric and kits; jewelry making supplies and beads and sooo much more.

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Submit Classified Application and Résumé to Human Resources 902 West Main St, Payson, Arizona 85541 P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 (928) 472-5739 (928) 472-2013 FAX HR@pusd10.org See postings and download application at: www.pusd10.org

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EMPLOYMENT CONSTRUCTION Brookes Utilities A Water Operator should be experienced and well trained in all aspects of operating public potable water systems including regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction; working knowledge of Title 14 and 16 of the Arizona Administrative Code; experience handling toxic water treatment chemicals; electrical system requirements and general knowledge of the Uniform Electrical Code; maintain generally good health at all times; be able to perform the physical requirements of the position without limitation including digging, backfilling, lifting of heavy materials, and long hours with few rest periods; operate heavy equipment including backhoes, cranes, and various industrial power tools; read blueprints and wiring diagrams as required; possess good communication skills; be able to work under highly stressful emergency conditions with numerous competing demands; loading of materials on and off of service equipment as required; tolerance of high temperature conditions for extended periods of time; periods of high physical exertion; climb ladders, tanks, and equipment as may be required; excellent driving record without citations or violations; availability for after hours on-call emergency work; pleasant disposition and cooperativeness in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, customers and members of the public and regulatory agencies. Please submit resume.

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PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Full Time/Benefited Position HR Specialist Beginning Hourly Rate: $12.97-$16.21 (DOE) Submit Classified Application and Résumé to Human Resources 902 West Main St, Payson, Arizona 85541 P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 928-472-5739 928-472-2013 FAX HR@pusd10.org See postings and download application at: www.pusd10.org

GENERAL

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HEALTH CARE FT or PT Position Avail.

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Experienced In House Medical Biller RN w/IV Skills Pay D.O.Experience, Send Resume & References Required.

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RESTAURANTS Waitress Diamond Point Shadows

is now accepting applications for waitress.

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GLASS MASTERS INC.

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Pay Depends on Experience.

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Classroom Support Aide Payson 25 hours per week / 34 weeks per year Pay starts at $8.55 Teacher Payson 40 hours per week / 40 weeks Pay starts at $14.25 with AA degree

is seeking independent contractors to deliver newspapers, Tuesdays and Friday in the Early Morning Hours!

Teacher Assistant Payson 35 hours per week / 40 weeks

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

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300 N. Beeline Highway Payson, AZ 85541 inside Wal-Mart.

CARS

Program provided by Pinal Gila Community Child Services is 100% federally funded.

EOE

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

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Must be 21 years of age or older, must have a good driving record and dependable transportation, preferably 4-wheel drive.

Attach proof/copy of Arizona Driver’s License to application.

Our company does background checks.

Applications available after 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 708 N. Beeline Highway, Payson.

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Payson Roundup CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, August 30, 2016 HOME SERVICES

HOMES FOR RENT

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1007 Carson City Cir., 3BD, 3BA...................$1500 306 S. Bentley St., 4BD, 2BA.........................$1100 613 S. St. Phillips St., 4BD, 3BA....................$1050 609 N. Ponderosa Unit C, 2BD, 2.5BA...........$1050 7395 N. Toya Vista Rd., 2BD, 2BA...................$950 602 N. Ponderosa #A, 2BD, 2BA.....................$950 703 W. Saddle Ln., 3BD, 2BA..........................$875 707 W. Bridle Path Ln., 2BD, 2BA....................$875 509 E. Granite Dells Rd. #A, 2BD, 1BA...........$825 200 W. Saddle Ln., 2BD, 1.5BA.......................$800 512 W. Longhorn #4, 2BD, 1BA.......................$750 606 N. Easy St. #D, 2BD, 2BA.........................$695

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MOBILES FOR SALE 3Br/2Ba Older DoubleWide, 0.13 Lot/StarValley,$77,500.

MOBILES FOR RENT

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HOMES FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM, Stove, Refrig., Evap Cooler, W/D Hookup, Trash Included!! 436 W. Frontier, $700.

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ROOMS FOR RENT Large Furnished Bedroom, Outside Entrance, Use of Kitchen/Bath, Smoking/Pets-No, $350.mo $150 Dep. 1-928-963-1535 Room for Rent: Use of Kitchen, Washer/Dryer, Nice View, Nice Area, Cul-de-sac Street, $400.mo + $300.Sec. 928-363-1422

LEGAL NOTICES 16283: 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30/2016 Batch ID: Foreclosure HOA 41777-KRL2-HOA APN: 303-05-123E NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE Schedule A and Exhibit A is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Schedule A The land referred to in this Guarantee is situated in the County of Gila, State of Arizona and is described as follows: An undivided fractional fee simple interest in and to the real property situated in Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described at Instrument No.95-666429, in the official records of the Gila County Recorder, Gila County, Arizona, as corresponds to a See Exhibit A Membership Share(s) as described in the Membership Plan for Kohl s Ranch Vacation Club, as such plan may be amended from time to time (the Plan ), recorded on April 24, 1995, in the official records of the Gila County Recorder, Gila County, Arizona, at Instrument No. 95-664618, which plan is incorporated herein by this reference. Together with all rights and privileges appurtenant thereto.

Subject to the general terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and subject to the specific terms and conditions set forth in the Plan with respect to the following type of Membership: Seasonal Priority: See Exhibit A Unit Type: See Exhibit A Annual Frequency: See Exhibit A Occupancy Period: See Exhibit A Membership Number: See Exhibit A . EXHIBIT A : CONTRACT NUMBER DEFAULTING PARTY(S) AND ADDRESS MEMBERSHIP SHARES MEMBERSHIP NUMBER SEASONAL PRIORITY UNIT TYPE FREQUENCY DATE OF BREACH LIEN ASSESSMENT RECORDING DATE AND INSTRUMENT NO. DEFAULT AMOUNT ESTIMATED COST: 2081100 WILLIS S. SHERWOOD and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of WILLIS S. SHERWOOD, if any and MARCIA L. SHERWOOD and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of MARCIA L. SHERWOOD, if any/11559 E PEPPERDINE ST, FLORENCE, AZ 85132 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 ZG02346- 2352 High Zane Grey/ Full week Every Other Year Membership - Odd 01/01 / 15 06-27-16 / 20 16-005710 $601.31 $600.00, 2072171 SYLVIA F. QUINTERO/1701 E FREMONT RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85042 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 ZG-E-H-02827 High Zane Grey/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01 / 15 06-27-16 / 2016-0057 10 $632.11 $600.00, 2082211 Nancy K. Irons, as Individual and as Co-Trustee of the Langland Irons Revocable Living Trust, dated April 24, 1989 and Gayle F. Langland, as Individual and as Co-Trustee of the Langland Irons Revocable Living Trust, dated April 24, 1989/82075 COUNTRY CLUB DR. UNIT #30,

LEGAL NOTICES INDIO, CA 92201 UNITED STATES 3 .5/9,516 PD2381- 2387 High Ponderosa/ Full Week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $654.78 $00.00, 2078475 JUDY A. JONES/634 SOUTH EDGE WATER DRIVE, MESA, AZ 85208 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 ZG02318-2324 High Zane Grey/ Full week Every Other Year Membership - Odd 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $753.76 $600.00, 16712120 STEPHEN SALTER and KAREN SALTER/10753 EAST LOBO AVENUE, MESA, AZ 85209 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC2808-2814 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $625.77 $600.00, 2071898 DAVENPORT/4563 E ROUSAY, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ 85140 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC3235-324l High Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year(Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 20 16-0057 10 $644.93 $600.00, 17116391 PHELLIP PECHMAN and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of PHILLIP PECHMAN, if any/3665 E. MEADOW LARK WAY, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ 85140 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC3487-3493 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $927.22 $600.00, 071877 STEVEN C. ROWE and LISA S. ROWE/PO BOX 654, GRASS LAKE, MI 49240 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC3312-3318 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Odd Years 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-0057 10 $955.60 $600.00, 2071955 LIONEL C. ARMENDARIZ and the unrecorded interest of the SOUSC of LIONEL C. ARMENDARIZ, if any and ROSALINDA ARMENDARIZ and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of ROSALINDA ARMENDARIZ, if any/13351 WEST JACOBSON DRIVE, LETCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC3690-3696 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full Week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $955.60 $600.00, 2072129 LARRY A. HALE and the unrecorded interest of the spouse a LARRY A. HALE, if any and VIRGINIA I. HALE and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of VIRGINIA I. HALE, if any/5623 S 3RD ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85040-3003 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC-E-H-3806 High Tonto Creek/ Full Week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $955.60 $600.00, 2080505 ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL/2525 NORTH THIRD STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85004 UNITED STATES 35/9,516 TC0064-70 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full Week Every Other Year Membership - Even 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $955.60 $600.00, 17048868 Sage Forteen, LLC and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of ERIC M. JACKSON, if any and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of SAURELL JACKSON, if any/P.O. BOX 190, WAUNAKEE, WI 53597 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC2136-2142 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Odd Years 01/01/15 06-27-16 / 2016-0057 10 $955.60 $600.00, 1704079 NONIA HARTMAN/5204 MILL CREEK RD, HOT SPRINGS,AR 71901 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 PD-O-H-02704 High Ponderosa/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Odd Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 20 16-005710 $1,240.80 $600.00, 1700917 Cullen Family Vacations, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company /5830 EAST 2ND STREET, CASPER, WY 82609 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 PD2206-2212 High Ponderosa/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-0057 10 $1,253.14 $600.00, 17015826 APRIL GUILDS/940 SCOTT LAKE RD WATERFORD, MI 48328 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 PD 20 17-2023 prime Ponderosa/ Full week Every other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,253.14 $600.00, 2071908 TIMOTHY W. HOWELL and IRIS M. HOWELL/943 EAST GRANDVIEW STREET, MESA, AZ 85203 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 PD 245 1-2457 HIGH Ponderosa/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Even Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,283.99 $600.00, 16678616 SHERYL F. PEHRSON/1045 WEST FREMONT AVENUE, MESA, AZ 85210 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 PD 13451351 High Ponderosa/ Full week Every Other Year Odd 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,283.99 $600.00, 16689476 RODNEY A. MASON and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of RODNEY A. MASON, if any/99 HUDSON ST FL #5,

LEGAL NOTICES NEW YORK, NY 10013 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 PD 17441750 Prime Ponderosa/ Full week Every Other Year Membership. Odd 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-0057 10 $1,283.99 $600.00, 16689601 TRENISE WILLIAMS and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of TRENISE WILLIAMS, if any/5401 SOUTH KIRKMAN ROAD, STE 310, ORLANDO, FL 32819 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 PD1737- 17433 Prime Ponderosa/ Full week Every Other Year Membership. Even 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,283.99 $600.00, 2077796 JOYCE P. NOWELL/220 CROSS PARK DR APT D37, PEARL, MS 39208-8968 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 PD 1884-1890 High Ponderosa/ Full week Every Other Year Membership - Even 01/01/14 06-27-15/ 2016-005710 $1,284.19 $600.00, 2080283 Daniel Olivas, Jr. and Elvira A. Olivas, as Co-Trustees of The Dan and Vera Olivas Trust u/a dated June 4, 2009/2026 WEST WESTERN DRIVE, CHANDLER, AZ 85224 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC1464-1470 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year Membership - Odd 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,114.44 $600.00, 16923863 ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ /4701 SW ADMIRAL WAY #207, SEATTLE, WA98116 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 CC0603-609 Prime Christopher Creek/ Full Week Every Other Year Membership Odd Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,480.34 $600.00, 2072047 Maria I. Berrelleza and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of Thomas F. Empson, if any and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of Norma C. Rodriquez, if any /1243 West Tyson Street, Chandler, AZ 85224 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,5 16 CC-O-H2779 High Christopher Creek/ Full Week Every Other Year(Bi-Annual) Odd Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,494.70 $600.00, 2071833 TOM STANFORD/2392 Miramonte Cir Apt D, Palm Springs, CA 92264 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 PD-A-P-1989 Prime Ponderosa/ Full week Every Year (Annual) 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,309.66 $600.00, 2081104 D.J. MANNING and JOHNNIE B. DIVELISS/1 1250 ESTATE ROUTE 69 LOT 1170, DEWEY, AZ 86327-4409 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 ZG25422555 Prime Zane Grey/ Full week Every Year Membership 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 20 16-005710 $1,309.66 $600.00, 2071985 MARSHALL BOND and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of MARSHALL BOND, if any and GEORGIA V. BOND and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of GEORGIA V. BOND, if any/14431 N CAMEO PT, SUN CITY, AZ 85351-2226 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC3900-3906 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Odd Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-0057 10 $1,787.92 $600.00, 17044938 MATTHEW HOCHSTPASSERJPO BOX 222158. GREAT NECK, NY 11022-2158 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC-0-P-3942 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full Week Every Other Year Biennial Odd Years 0/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,809.74 $600.00, 2072250 SABFNO S. H1NOJOS and MARY YOLANDA HINOJOS/P. 0.

BOX 723, ORACLE, AZ 85623 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC-O-P-3996 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year (Bi-Annual) Odd Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,872.67 $600.00, 2078314 LISA L. HOSPODKA/2306 W NEW RIVER RD, NEW RIVER, AZ 85087 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC0344350 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week

LEGAL NOTICES Every Other Year membership Odd 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,872.67 $600.00, 2081567 JOHN J. TRYNISKI and VIVIAN L. YOUNG/19432 EAST VIA DE ARBOLES, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85242 UNITED STATES 3.5/9,516 TC1450-1456 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full week Every Other Year Membership Odd Years 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,872.67 $600.00, 2078295 DAVID W. MATWIJKOW and DEBORAH M. MATWIJKOW/3213 E MITCHELL DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85018-5734 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 TC1870-1883 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full Week Every Year Membership 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $1,911.20 $600.00, 17018671 Cullen Family Vacations, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of Gordon E. Markham, if any and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of Kathy S. Markham, if any/5830 EAST 2ND STREET, CASPER, WY 82609 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 ZG2808-2821 Prime Zane Grey/ Full week Every Year (Annual) 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $2,481.69 $600.00, 17044933 Land or International, a Limited Liability Company/2120 STAPLES MILL RD STE 300, RICHMOND, VA 23230- 2917 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 ZG01422- 1435 High Zane Grey/ Full week Every Year Membership 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-0057 10 $2,481.69 $600.00, 17009183 Cullen Family Vacations, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company/5830 EAST 2ND STREET, CASPER, WY 82609 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 ZG-0904-971 High Zane Grey/ Seven Days Including one Weekend Every Year (Annual) 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $2,506.37 $600.00, 2077990 BERNARD P. SORICONE and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of BERNARD P. SORICONE, if any/5505 E MCLELLAN RD UNIT 99, MESA, AZ 85205-3458 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 ZG00295-308 High Zane Grey/ Full Week Every Year Membership 01/01/14 06-27-16/ 2016-005710 $2,568.07 $600.00, 16901706 Dorothy Zamborsky/9100 RIVERWOOD DR, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 PDA-P-0120 Prime Ponderosa/ Full Week Every Year (Annual) 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-0057 10 $2,568.07 $600.00, 2071800 JANE C. COCCHIA and the Heirs and/or Beneficiaries of the Estate of WILLIAM D. COCCHIA/48 16 EAST WINNEBAGO STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85044 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 0 Prime Christopher Creek/ Full Week Every Year Membership 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $2,839.24 $600.00, 17040700 JORDAN DUKE/236 AQUILLA DR, LAKESIDE, TX 76108-9405 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 CC 1569-1582 Prime Christopher Creek/ Full Week Every Year (Annual) 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $2,888.79 $600.00, 17043053 Holiday Leasing Holdings, LLC, a company duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Nevada/5313 PAINTED MIRAGE RD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89149 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 CC 0897-910 Prime Christopher Creek/ Full Week Every Year Membership 01/01/14 06-27-16 / 2016-005710 $2,888.79 $600.00, 17041156 Joseph N Dise and Jennifer B Dise/31 18 E. Topeka Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85050 UNITED STATES 7/9,516 TC1828-1841 Prime Tonto Creek/ Full Week Every Year Membership 01/01/14 06-27- 16 / 2016-005710 $3,619.47 $600.00, 2071830 STEVEN E. KRUMPOS and the unrecorded interest of the spouse of

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The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the lien right and power of sale granted by ARS. Section 33-2211 and by the Membership Plan recorded on April 24, 1995 as Instrument No: 95-664618 of Official Records of Gila County, Arizona Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 11/2/2016 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Gila County, AZ 85501 Legal Description of the Property: See Schedule A Tax parcel Number: 303-05-123E Property Address: 202 South Kohl s Ranch Lodge Rd, Payson, AZ 85541 Amount of Delinquent Assessments including any late fees interest and cost of foreclosure: See Exhibit A Name and address of Lienholder: Kohl s Ranch Owners Association, an Arizona nonprofit corporation and is located at 10600 West Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89135, Attn: Foreclosure Dept., Phone: (877) 497-7521 Current Trustee: First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska corporation, duly registered in the state of Arizona as an Insurance Company, regulated by the Arizona Department of Insurance, in care of 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 290 Las Vegas, NV 89145, Phone: 702-792-6863, a qualified Trustee pursuant to section A.RS. 33-803 subsection A. First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee Dated: 8/1/16 Janet Castanon, Trustee Sale Officer TAC: 1071 PUB: 08/09/16, 08/16/16, 08/23/16, 08/30/16 16289: 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6/2016 Notice of Trustee s Sale Recorded on: 7/12/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-686941-JP Order No. : 150243103-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/27/2005 and recorded 6/1/2005 as Instrument 2005-009581 , 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

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order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 10/17/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 90, OF GOLDEN FRONTIER UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP (S) NO. 569.

Purported Street Address: 813 SOUTH SANTE FE CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 304-19-100 Original Principal Balance: $199,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as Trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust C/O Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC 15480 Laguna Canyon Road Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92618 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): TODD CARHART, A SINGLE MAN 813 SOUTH SANTE FE CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916-939-0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-686941-JP The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary s Agent, or the Beneficiary s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-686941-JP Dated: 7/11/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Lajahnique Webster, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 7/11/2016 before me, Valerie Jean Frost a notary public, personally appeared Lajahnique Webster, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the

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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 Valerie Jean Frost Commission No. 2140063 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 1/14/2020 IDSPub #0112815 8/16/2016 8/23/2016 8/30/2016 9/6/2016 16295: 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13/2016 Notice of Trustee s Sale Recorded on: 7/19/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-739069-AB Order No. : 733-1600759-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/14/2006 and recorded 6/16/2006 as Instrument 2006-010333 , 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: 10/26/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the Front Entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: That portion of Lot 2 and the East 10 feet of Lot 1, Christopher Creek Park, according to Map No. 205, as shown as Parcels 2 and 3 on Record of Survey, recorded as Survey Map No. 815, records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Street Address: 364 WEST COLUMBINE ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 303-09-002B 6 Original Principal Balance: $184,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC C/O Nationstar Mortgage LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Boulevard Coppell, TX 75019 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): Ryan Rawlings and Cara Rawlings, husband and wife 9001 N 28TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85028 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 800-280-2832 Login to: www.auction.com AZ-16-739069-AB 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.

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If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary s Agent, or the Beneficiary s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-16-739069-AB Dated: 7/15/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Long Do, 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 7/15/2016 before me, Valerie Jean Frost a notary public, personally appeared Long Do, 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 Valerie Jean Frost Commission No. 2140063 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 1/14/2020 IDSPub #0113246 8/23/2016 8/30/2016 9/6/2016 9/13/2016 16302: 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/2016 Notice of Trustee s Sale Recorded on: 7/26/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-738584-BF Order No. : 733-1600737-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/23/2007 and recorded 10/9/2007 as Instrument 2007-016790 , 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 busi-

LEGAL NOTICES ness 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: 10/31/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: Lot 97, of Wildwood, according to the plat of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 595. Purported Street Address: 404 SOUTH ARROYO DRIVE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 304-09-104 Original Principal Balance: $337,496.34 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Financial Arizona, Inc. C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): Hubert Nanty and Laura Kay Nanty, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship 404 S ARROYO DR, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-16-738584-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary s Agent, or the Beneficiary s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-16-738584-BF Dated: 7/22/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Genzl Favor, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 7/22/2016 before me, Brenda A. Gonzalez a notary public, personally appeared Genzl Favor, who proved to me on the basis of satis-

LEGAL NOTICES factory 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 Brenda A. Gonzalez Commission No. 2116627 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 6/21/2019 IDSPub #0113612 8/30/2016 9/6/2016 9/13/2016 9/20/2016 16305: 8/30, 9/6/2016 ORDINANCE NO. 885 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING PAYSON TOWN UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 154-09-016, DELETING SECTION 154-08-003(C)(8), PROCEDURES TO ABANDON TOWN RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS AND MOVING PROCEDURES TO SECTION 156 (A) THROUGH (D).

WHEREAS, the Code of the Town of Payson ( Code ) currently outlines procedures to abandon town Rights-of-Way and Easements under UDC § 154-09-016; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to amend existing procedures to abandon town rights-of-way and easements and to move these procedures to § 156 (A) through (D) to allow flexibility for reviewing and approving abandonment requests; and WHEREAS, on July 11th, 2016, the Town Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to § 154-09-016 and §156 (A) through (D) and recommended approval to the Town Council of said amendments; and WHEREAS, the Town Council held Public Hearings on August 4th, 2016, and August 18th, 2016 on the proposed amendments to UDC § 154-09-016 and Administrative Procedure §156 (A) through (D) and deleting UDC §154-08-003(C) (8) and desires to enact said amendments to the Code and Administrative Procedures; and

LEGAL NOTICES DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The amendments to UDC § 154-09-016 and Administrative Procedure §156 (A) through (D) set forth in Resolution 2949 were declared to be a public record by said Resolution, and are referred to and adopted by reference as though set forth in full in this Ordinance.

SECTION 2: UDC § 154-08-003 (C)(8) is hereby deleted.

SECTION 3: At least three copies of the Amendments adopted by this Ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk and shall be kept available for public use and inspection.

SECTION 4: All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5: If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Payson, Arizona, this 18th day of August, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: _7_ NOES: _0_ ABSTENTIONS: _0_ ABSENT: _0_ Evans, Mayor ATTEST: FORM:

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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Horns improve, but fall in historic game Casteel tops Payson 27-14

80 yards, including multiple personal fouls a week earlier.

You had to look closer to see the things that made Swartwood smile after a long night. But they were there.

by Keith Morris “Putting an offense in four days roundup sports editor before a game is not easy and I couldn’t QUEEN CREEK – The estimated be prouder of our boys for the turn2,500 fans that attended Friday night’s around that we’ve seen,” Swartwood historical game at Casteel High will said.

“We split in the second half, going long remember that their football team 7-7, with a team rated above us again beat Payson.

They’ll remember their gorgeous and I think our boys played a hell of a new field, spacious bleachers and the game.”

Senior Ryan Ricke played the entire fireworks that exploded before the game, after the game and four times game at quarterback under center runduring the game following each of the ning a wing-T formation as Payson Colts’ touchdowns in a 27-14 win in the scrapped the shotgun read option attack they and sophomore signal callfirst home game in team history.

The excitement surrounding the er Brock Davis struggled in last week.

After attempting 11 passes against first season for Casteel’s football team Safford, completing just two and being was palpable. intercepted three And Friday was a times, the Longhorns big celebration for the kept it on the ground school that opened only “Putting an offense most of the night. a year ago and features Ricke attempted just just freshmen and soph- in four days before three passes, completomores. a game is not easy ing two.

When this year’s and I couldn’t be He had one of seventh-graders reach Payson’s biggest runs ninth grade in two prouder of our boys of the season, scramyears, the school will for the turnaround bling away from presmove up to Class 4A for that we’ve seen.” sure to score on a two years, with an even9-yard touchdown run Jake Swartwood tual ascension all the Payson football coach with 4:43 remaining way up to 6A likely. for the game’s final But for now, they’re score. getting their feet week Payson had just one turnover, a in 3A. And the water’s just fine in their opinion. The Arizona Republic ranks fumble by Julian Parker.

But the junior made up for it with the Colts No. 10 after a 2-0 start.

While it was clear all the things that a big interception and return to the Casteel had to gush about on Friday, Colts’ 22-yard line to set up his team’s the things that had Payson coach Jake first score. J.T. Dolinich capped that Swartwood feeling positive weren’t possession with a 1-yard touchdown run that gave the visitors a 7-6 lead quite so obvious.

What the Longhorns took away is with 1:16 to play in the opening quarter. subtler.

“This is Julian’s first year playing Like how they competed throughout the game despite changing offenses football since middle school and we and starting a new quarterback after had put him on the spot due to injuries stumbling out of the gate in a lopsided and he was a little bit nervous there,” loss against No. 9 (now No. 7) Safford Swartwood said of the fumble.

“He made up for it tenfold with his a week earlier.

Like how they played Casteel even play on defense. He came in right away in the final two quarters after falling and got a pick to set us up for a touchbehind 20-7 by intermission. down. It was a huge thing.”

Like how they turned the ball over Swartwood said you can expect the just once after five giveaways in the offense to improve as the season goes opener. on.

Like how they committed just three “I think the ship is going in the right penalties for 30 yards with no person- direction right now and we’re excited al fouls after drawing eight flags for to see where these guys go from here,”

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the coach said. “This wing-T offense is similar to what we’ve been running in the past, so I have no doubt that after another week under their belt they’re going to be running it perfect.”

Swartwood said he and his staff just decided they needed to change the offense after losing offensive coordinator Carl Curtis to another job this summer and struggling to move the ball in the opener.

“We tried to do a little too much with not a full summer and losing our coordinator in June was tough on us,” Swartwood said. “We tried to create something that mirrored what we’ve done in years past but it just wasn’t working.”

For the second straight week the Longhorns dealt with poor snaps on special teams. “We need to fix a couple of things on special teams again,” Swartwood said.

“We put two balls inside the 20 with bad snaps.”

Most everything went right for the home team, other than a 50-minute delay because of rain and lightning.

In addition to the delayed start, the game was stopped briefly twice, once waiting for someone flying a drone around the stadium to land it and later to turn off the sprinklers that came on in one end zone just after 10 p.m.

Payson (0-2) visits Fountain Hills (0-1) at 7 p.m. Friday.

Photos by Keith Morris/Roundup

At top right, Payson quarterback Ryan Ricke avoids a sack and runs for a touchdown in Friday’s game at Casteel. Above, Angel Jacquez makes a catch. At right, Atreyu Glasscock leaps high trying to knock down a pass by Gunner Cruz.

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Payson Roundup SPORTS Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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Early dove season opens Thursday Dove hunting season, of the white winged species, which is the first of the fall outdoors which is somewhat larger shotgun seasons, opens under the rim than a mourning dove and Thursday and will end at sunhas a distinguishing white bar down on Sept. 15. on the wing. The majority of The mourning and white birds in the Payson and Tonto winged dove hunt has long Basin area are mourning been an Arizona tradition doves while the larger white especially in the agriculturwing have already started al desert areas. Arizona is their fall migration to Mexico one of the premier states for because of the recent late this popular game bird with Dennis Pirch summer rains. prolific numbers in the lower Another species is the elevation desert regions near Eurasian dove, which are the watersheds of the Salt, Gila and even larger than the white wing and Verde rivers. have a distinctive collar on the neck.

With speeds up to 55 miles per hour, This dove can be taken in unlimited this quick flying and darting dove is numbers because it is considered an a challenging target to catch up with invasive bird and hunters can assist in the early morning skies, especially in reducing their numbers. The key for for the hunter who has not had his hunters is to be able to identify them on shotgun out of the case since last quail the wing so that there are no bag limit season. violations.

The 15-bird limit will be no easy The Payson area, at 5,000 feet in eletask, even for seasoned shotgun enthu- vation, has a limited number of areas siasts. It is important to note that not where the mourning dove resides and more than 10 birds of a limit can be has a huntable population of these

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Fall sports kick off for three Payson High varsity teams today as the boys soccer team hosts Camp Verde, the volleyball team hosts Fountain Hills and the girls soccer team travels to Lakeside Blue Ridge. See this week’s schedule below.

Payson High sports calendar Tuesday, Aug. 30 Girls Soccer At Lakeside Blue Ridge, 2 p.m.

Boys Soccer Vs. Camp Verde at Rumsey Park, JV-4, V-6 Volleyball Vs. Fountain Hills at Wilson Dome, V-6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 1 Girls Soccer At Show Low, 4 p.m.

Boys Soccer Vs. Northland Prep at Rumsey Park, JV-4 p.m., V-6 Friday, Sept. 2 Football At Fountain Hills, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3 Cross Country At Chandler Inv. at Tumbleweed Park, 7:45 a.m.

Mtn. bike race Sept. 16-19 by

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Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race organizers Janet Brandt and Katie Calderon are living up to their promise that the Sept. 16-18 festivities will be bigger and better than ever.

Among the upgrades, Brandt says, is “a newly designed venue that will open up the available space and leave room for a free game area featuring beer (using water) pong, lawn darts, horseshoes and more.”

Also, the open space in front of the bandstand is being turned into a seating area where contestants and spectators can enjoy free entertainment from the bands Vinyl Nova, Plum Krazy and the John Scott Band.

Brandt and Calderon’s advice is for audience members to bring lawn chairs or blankets to relax on during what are sure to be high energy performances.

Parking this year should be hassle free and spacious since it has been moved to the rock yard north of the venue on Bradshaw Drive.

For those who attend the always popular Italian Feast by Chef Gerardo on Friday afternoon, gold race sponsor ERA Young Realty will provide a free shuttle from the parking lot to the main entrance.

Also new, tent camping has been moved to the field north of THAT Brewery between Beeline and Old County Road.

“A bike path will lead from the tent camping area to Old County Road,” Brandt says.

The addition of Glukos Energy as a sponsor is sure to be a real plus for the weary riders since the company has agreed to supply rehydration drinks to all the athletes at the aid stations on the course and at the venue.

For those who enjoy a few suds, the beer garden has been expanded to include most of the

race venue where title sponsor THAT Brewery will serve up a variety of innovative craft beers.

Fire Mountain Wines has also jumped in as a sponsor and have available several tasty vinos available.

When hunger pangs strike, JB Smokehouse, Scoops, White Eyes, Pine Creek Fudge and THAT Brewery are sure to have a variety of tasty bites.

Scoops sells ice cream, White Eyes serves scrumptious fry bread, Pine Creek Fudge offers coffee and espresso drinks and the Brewery dishes out traditional pub fare.

Those who have taken in previous races, know the silent auction and bike raffle are always popular draws. This year, interest could be even greater since the raffle has as prizes four state of the art bikes and a high dollar skateboard.

Looking back, Brandt and Calderon realize the tremendous growth of Fire on the Rim has stemmed from the “great support from the community.”

This year, the race has attracted four gold sponsors, 12 silver and 27 bronze, all event records.

With race day approaching, fans have their fingers crossed that the Chandler-Gilbert Global Bikes team will return to Pine for a rematch against Payson 87 Cyclery.

The Payson foursome owns a win over highly regarded Global, but the two haven’t met in a rematch.

“We haven’t been able to talk them into doing it again,” says Brandt.

There is, however, a newly formed mountain bike club in Payson to which Brandt will soon extend an invitation.

Should they accept, it will add even more local flair to the event.

The race and accompanying events will be held Sept. 16-18.

quick flying game birds. The key is locating areas where there is water, food and roosting trees.

A secluded ranch stock tank can be golden in locating a flight pattern for doves. All wildlife and especially bird populations have benefited greatly when cattlemen build new drinkers or stock tanks on the local ranches. These locations can be real hot spots in the early morning or late afternoon.

For some of the best hunting, it is probably necessary to make a short drive to the lower elevation deserts of Tonto Basin and Roosevelt Lake. By being there early, one can watch morning skies and often find a flyway zone that doves are using when leaving the roost trees and going to the daily food sources. A pair of binoculars is very valuable and will certainly eliminate aimless looking for doves that may be flying from a water source to the roost trees.

The legal shooting hour begins a half hour before sunrise and extends to sunset for all locations in the state.

Any time you are walking into hunting area in the reduced light period always be aware of where you take your next step. The desert areas are also the home of rattlesnakes, especially around water sources.

If you are an aging hunter and can’t hear the buzzing of a rattler, I would recommend a pair of gaiters for extra protection. With the long daylight hours of late summer, it is possible to hunt doves after a full work day and a short drive for the evening flight, but the walk back to the vehicle may be almost dark.

A dove hunt is a great opportunity to introduce a youngster to shotgun hunting for game birds in Arizona provided they have been properly taught gun safety. Arizona requires that anyone 10 to 17 years of age must purchase a valid hunting license, which is available at most sporting goods stores. The best deal is to purchase the combination youth hunting and fishing license for the 10- to 17-year-olds at a total price of $5, which already includes the

Arizona migratory bird stamp.

Make sure to pick up all shell casings and any other litter you might come upon, and leave the outdoors a cleaner place because you were there.

If the area is private property where the doves are flying, ask permission first before entering and remember the discharge of firearms within a quarter-mile of any inhabited structure is illegal.

If you are a first time dove hunter, I would recommend attending one of the seminars in the field hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Further information about these dove hunting seminars can be obtained by going to azgfd.gov or stopping by a local sporting goods store and picking up a free pamphlet about dove hunting in Arizona. All facets of the dove hunting experience will be covered with a hands-on shooting opportunity in prime dove habitat in the East Valley.

If you go, keep gun safety the top priority and have a fun experience in the Arizona outdoors, God’s creation.