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Mil Thornton and Kevin Whitaker are on the front lines for Rim Country veterans struggling with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Phoenix. So, it is no surprise they grilled VA representatives at a recent town hall at the Payson Public Library. Hosted jointly by the Phoenix VA Health Care System and the Phoenix VA Regional Office, the meeting was one of many being held around the country. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert McDonald, announced last year all Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits facilities would be holding town hall meetings to improve communications with and hear directly from veterans. The VA hopes to use the nationwide town hall to improve the delivery of benefits and services in the wake of scandals in Phoenix and elsewhere focused on long waits to get into the VA system. Only about three dozen veterans attended the meeting to listen to VA representatives, including the acting director of Phoenix VA Regional Office Duane Honeycutt, his assistant Sergio Chao; the Phoenix VA Health Care interim medical center director Glen Grippen; and the medical center’s chief of staff, Dr. Darren Deering. Also attending was Congressman Paul Gosar’s constituent services director Penny Pew. The lack of facilities, official advocates or veterans service officers puts Rim Country veterans at a huge disadvantage when it comes to finding services, Whitaker told the VA representatives. The VA does contract with a local doctor to provide some services, but Rim Country’s veterans must often travel to Phoenix, Prescott or Flagstaff to get help. Honeycutt said he would look into providing a veterans service officer for Rim Country. Whitaker said he and Thornton try to help area veterans as much as they can, but they can only do so much. Moreover, he added, the Phoenix VA staff often doesn’t communicate well with Rim Country veterans. Often the Phoenix office returns claims and appeals paperwork, requiring phone calls and emails in an
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Rescuers called out the Department of Public Safety ranger helicopter to rescue a man who somehow rode his quad two miles down the Fossil Springs Trail before rolling the ATV into a ravine.
Woman: OMG he’s not dead Bizarre Fossil Creek rescue by
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Alexis Bechman
a feat not many people try. Not even search and rescue workers attempt it because of the difficulty and danger, said Dennis Newman, with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. Newman said when he first
heard someone had driven the trail on a quad he didn’t believe it, thinking the caller had gotten it wrong. The Garveys had not. They were about two miles down the See Fossil Creek, page 10A
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It is a birthday a 23-year-old Valley woman will not soon forget. Shannon Garvey was hiking to Fossil Creek Monday afternoon with her dad Gene to celebrate her birthday when they came upon an overturned ATV several miles down the trail. To their horror, they saw a man’s motionless leg sticking out from underneath. “I thought he was dead,” she said. Gene called down to the man and they sighed with relief when the man hollered back. The 66-year-old man had driven his large ATV down the narrow, winding trail from the upper Fossil Springs Trailhead,
Finally — Gila County no longer has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in the state. Still, every year more students at Payson High School wind up pregnant. During this summer, a baby swaddled in pink slept soundly in a car seat in the foyer of Payson High School. But it wasn’t the baby of a staff member. It was the child of a 16-year-old student. “She had to run an errand or do something and asked if we would just watch her for a bit,” said a working-through-the-sum-
mer PHS staff member. Staff said the baby was born extremely premature, which accounted for her tiny size. Each year three to five PHS students give birth, report district nurses. However, studies suggest that sex education classes can reduce that rate. The stakes involved came into focus recently after a Payson High School graduate based her master’s degree on a study of high-risk behavior among Payson teens. Her study found a high rate of teen pregnancy, accompanied by alarmingly high rates of high-risk behavior like
After a tense search through the woods behind the Payson Police Department, officers arrested a man hiding with a gun Monday morning. Charles William Sullivan, 45, was found lying on the ground with a handgun, according to police officials. Sullivan had reportedly gotten into an argument with another man on a bicycle around 10:35 a.m. in the 200 block of North Manzanita Drive. Several residents witnessed the confrontation in the street, said Police Chief Don Engler. They said the men were yelling at each other when Sullivan fired one shot. It appears that round went into the ground,
Engler said. No one was injured. The men ran from the scene in opposite directions, Sullivan running west into the woods while the man on the bicycle rode away. With the help of the Gila County sheriff’s deputies, including Deputy Leonard Kerszykowski and his K9, the man was tracked through the woods where he was found hiding. Sullivan surrendered without incident, Engler said. He was arrested on charges of discharging a weapon and two counts of disorderly conduct. Officers had not located the man on the bicycle as of Monday night, but had identified him. They believe the two men are related. It is unclear what the men were arguing about, Engler said.
State inflicts ‘devastating’ cuts on career classes 50 percent drop threatens vocational programs by
Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
Teaching students skills the marketplace needs makes sense, right? Not according to the Arizona State Legislature. This year the Legislature passed and Governor Doug Ducey approved a $29 million cut in the Career Technical Education program for the 2016-17 school year. All told, CTE funding has dropped 50 percent from its high point of $94 million in 2010-11. “Payson USD would receive a 50 percent cut of their Career and Technical Education (CTE) funding,” said Matt Weber, superintendent of the JTED district called NAVIT. He said last year, NAVIT provided about $200,000 for Payson High School’s culinary arts, agriculture, autos, marketing, information technology, construction, theater tech, and engineering classes. Joe Parone, the marketing program instructor at PHS, said the cuts will affect not only the classes, but the student organizations that go along with the programs.
“Also affected would be the chapters that go along with these programs that you hear so many good things about — DECA, FBLA, Skills USA, FFA, Thespians, FCCLA and C-CAP,” he said. “We have eight CTE programs here at PHS and (the cuts) would hurt us very badly.” Weber agrees. “Most member districts will cut programs and staff by at least 30 percent for this next year if the current legislative language is not removed,” he said. “When districts are cut by 50 percent, it will place JTEDs and their programs in a death spiral because with each cut you take, you have less enrollment. As enrollment drops, the next year’s funding drops accordingly. This vicious circle will ultimately kill most CTE programs in the state within two to three years.” That represents a potential tragedy for many students because research again and again points to the ability of CTE programs to not only prepare students for the workplace, but to reduce the high school dropout rate.
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Payson has nine different career preparation programs, including DECA, which teaches students like those above business and marketing skills. The district may have to curtail its vocational classes as a result of deep cuts in state funding.
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The DECA program enters students into competitions both nationally and internationally, with professionals serving as judges — thereby creating great networking opportunities. CTE classes also keep kids in school. Studies done by the Harvard Graduate School of Education (Pathway to Prosperity) and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University (21st Century Career and Technical Education On The Rise) prove the effectiveness of CTE classes. The Morrison Institute’s study showed that in the Mesa School District, the dropout rate declined by 70 percent among kids in CTE programs. The Tucson District reported a 50 percent drop in the dropout rate among students who had taken at least two CTE courses. The reports also showed that CTE classes teach skills needed in today’s labor market and set students up for certification and education programs that lead to skilled higher paying jobs. The Arizona business community has started to rally behind CTE class funding.
Weber said the Arizona Business and Education Coalition, the Arizona School Board Association and former Sundt Construction business leaders like former CEO Doug Pruitt have joined the conversation. With this sort of support, Weber has hope for the future. “If the language is successfully changed, we will move forward as a Joint Technical Education District (JTED) that partners extremely well with Gila Community College,” he said. “We know that students who complete central programs at the college not only earn both high school and community college credit, but are also able to earn state and national certification in their programs.” But if things don’t change, he said the situation looks dim. “If the current legislative language is not changed, the future of CTE is extremely bleak because CTE courses are typically more costly because of specialized equipment that must be kept up to date if we are truly preparing students for the workforce,” he said.
tect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. drug and alcohol use and unprotected sex. Jackson returned to Payson to report Lisa Jackson’s study for Dartmouth on her findings after finishing her graduate University found Payson teens engage in sub- research. She decided to expand the study stantially more high-risk behaviors than the to include high-risk behaviors — like drugs, national average — and suffer a much higher alcohol and unprotected sex. rate of teen pregnancies. She received parent permission to survey Moreover, she said Payson’s limited sex 500 Payson High School students about higheducation program probably does not do risk behaviors and sexual activity. much good. Her results proved shocking. Jackson graduated in 2003, and saw some • 42 percent in all grades admitted to havof her Payson friends limit ing sex their futures because of teen “There have been two • 60 percent of seniors pregnancy. This bothered said they had had sex her so much she decided to pivotal studies (done • More than 40 percent use PHS in the final project by the Centers for admitted they’d had unprofor her master’s degree from Disease Control), that tected sex Dartmouth University in Jackson compared her (show the Reducing the results to the Centers for Public Health. She started her study in Risk program) delays Disease Control’s report that 2013. many of the same quessex and increases com- asked She compared Payson to a tions to teenagers. school in Canaan, N.H., which munication between The CDC study, done in has a similar student and fam- students and parents.” 2013, found that: ily demographic. However, the • 47 percent of U.S. high Lisa Jackson New Hampshire school had a school students had had sex PHS graduate who focused comprehensive sex-education • 34 percent said they had her master’s degree study for Dartmouth University on the had sex during the previous program with access to medabove average rate of teen three months, and of these: 41 ical services for teens in a pregnancies in Payson pregnancy crisis. At the time, percent did not use a condom Payson had no sex education The CDC report also stated program at all. that 273,000 babies were born Jackson found the Canaan school had one to teenage girls aged 15 to 19. pregnancy in 10 years, while Payson has two Gila County reported that in 2013, teens to six teen pregnancies every year. between the ages of 15 and 19 had 55.7 births Two years ago, she told the district she was per 1,000. working on the study. Then-superintendent According to the Guttmacher Institute, Ron Hitchcock offered his support and initi- Arizona is 18th out of the 50 states in teen ated a limited sex-education program during pregnancies, with a rate of 60 per 1,000. high school physical education classes, which Many of those high-risk behaviors increase nonetheless doesn’t reach all the students. the odds of a teen pregnancy. The course stressed only abstinence as a way But Payson’s current sex education proto avoid pregnancy. gram doesn’t seem likely to affect the teen Deeadra Ursin-Zachary, a community pregnancy rate, said Jackson. She said health assistant for Gila County, says some- research shows abstinence-only courses don’t thing has changed because Gila County no have much effect on teen birth rates. longer has the highest rate of teen pregnan“It remains a public health issue especially cies in the state. in Arizona,” said Jackson. “The district should Ursin-Zachary teaches the sex education start teaching comprehensive sex education.” classes in Payson, Globe and Miami. One recent graduate gave a personal report She said the county uses the Reducing the on the PHS sex-ed program: Risks curriculum. “I took the sex education course my senior “We facilitate abstinence plus,” she said. year of high school, and it was extremely disThe Reducing the Risk website says it appointing. There were people from freshman designed its 16-session curriculum to help to senior year in the class ... a 19-year-old girl convince teens to delay sexual activity. If a thought that all men were born with STDs and teen insists on pursuing a sexual relationship, two girls in my class got pregnant ... Preaching the course also discusses how they can pro- abstinence is one of the main things sexual
education classes do wrong. Abstinence is an option, but it shouldn’t be considered the only option. Make birth control readily available for everyone.” In fact, a recent program in Colorado proves making birth control easily available makes a significant difference in teen pregnancy rates. The program in Colorado gave out long-acting, reversible contraceptives (IUDs). The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment then reported a 40 percent decline in teen pregnancies from 2009 to 2013 as the result of its program. Studies show preventing teen pregnancy makes a significant difference to society. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that teens who have babies cost the government from $9.4 billion to $28 billion annually from lost tax revenue, increased payments for public assistance (welfare), public health, foster care and criminal justice services. Why? The Health and Human Services says teen mothers: • are less apt to finish high school • need more public assistance, because they don’t have the education to hold higher paying jobs • struggle with poverty • raise children with lower education levels and more behavioral issues and health problems. Raising a child requires commitment and dedication, plus a lot of money. Studies show most teenagers don’t have the capability or resources to provide for a child, as they try to finish school. Yet, education and birth control can reduce the social costs of teen pregnancy, studies show. Jackson suggested PHS adopt a holistic approach to a health class that includes drug and alcohol as well as sex education. “I suggest Reducing the Risk (as a) program at PHS,” she said. “There have been two pivotal studies (done by the Centers for Disease Control), that it delays sex and increases communication between students and parents.” The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agrees. On its website, the organization reports that through evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs, allowing more access to Medicaid family planning services, and media campaigns promoting safe sex, teen pregnancy is reduced and saves billions of taxpayer dollars.
Surveys of employers show they value students who develop contacts and experience in the industry they are interested in, along with reputation, credibility and competence. But how does a young person just getting into the workforce have any of those qualities without some experience? That’s where the CTE programs excel. They offer experience, skills training and a chance to make connections. In the culinary arts program, students work as caterers. They take trips to places like Disneyland and fine hotels to meet chefs and professionals. Once students graduate, the C-CAP program offers hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships and access to jobs at high-end resorts and restaurants. DECA (previously known as Distributive Education Clubs of America), the organizational chapter of the marketing program, takes students to meet executives in sports organizations and the hospitality industry, to name a few.
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Start bidding for PCK benefit
This year’s Third Annual Payson Community Kids (PCK) Chair-ish Festival of Furniture and Other Fine Things has expanded. In addition to opening the creative entries to other types of furniture such as side tables, picnic tables, and a new full-size couch, the public can bid on a whimsical child-size playhouse, original art by local and nationally renowned painters, quilts, and even a cupcake decorating class. Online bidding is under way at paysoncommunitykids.com. The site includes photos of the available items and a “buy it now” feature. Online bidding ends on Sept. 21, the day of the grand finale, when the public can see all the entries in person and place their final bids at the Messinger community room, 901 S. Westerly Road.
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). • Turning 21+ & Still Having Fun! Sept. 3: Mixology Contest 1st place $1,000 cash! Players Appreciation Bonus: Earn 10 points get $25 Maz Cash, earn 500 points get a T-shirt. • Oriental Buffet: Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant. • $40,000 Break the Bank Giveaway: $5,000 given away every Sunday through Sept. 27. New earned entries are required each week.
Big bike race needs help
The annual Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race is Sept. 12 and depends on volunteers for continued success. Most needed this year is help with parking, flagging and the Saturday afternoon Kids Kamp. For more information or to volunteer, please go to www.fireontherim.com or stop by the Ponderosa Market in Pine every weekend until the race.
Free GED classes
Free GED classes with a Gila County adult education tutor are available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday and Thursday at Rim Country Literacy, 103 E. Aero Dr., behind Pinon Cafe. Classes are ongoing and new students can join at any time. For more information, call (520) 236-2019, or email sfrank@ gilacountyaz.gov.
Unity of Payson sponsors Reiki Training
Unity Church of Payson is sponsoring a First Degree Reiki Training with Shiranda Deerwoman, M.A., a Reiki Master-Teacher since 1998. A portion of the proceeds from the training will go directly to Unity of Payson. The class from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 3. Contact Deerwoman directly for details at (928) 478-6928 or visit her web page, www. healwhatcausedit.com. For more on Unity of Payson, www.unityofpayson.org.
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The Payson Area Habitat for Humanity has extended the raffle ticket sales for a $7,000 diamond ring. The raffle for the $7,000 diamond, ring donated by Overman Jewelers, is Friday, Sept. 4, Labor Day weekend. Tickets are being sold to raise funds to pay for PAHH House 28. Tickets are $10 each and are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday at the Restore at 425 N. Beeline Highway, (928)
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Pete and Wendy” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Payson High School Longhorn Theatre. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:50 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All K-12 students are encouraged to audition. Most students rehearse approximately four-and-a-half (4-1/2) hours each day, Monday through Friday. Performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Longhorn Theatre. For more information, call Elizabeth Fowler at (928) 970-1825.
Fair needs volunteers
The Northern Gila County Fair needs volunteers Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. Helpers are needed to serve in the ticket and sales booths. Call Nancy at (928) 468-8194. Additionally, there are other needs in the community. Go to Just Serve.Org and check out the many wonderful community organizations needing helpers. You can make a difference in our community. Volunteer at JustServe.Org.
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Jazz guitar vocalist John Darst joins vocal guitarist Joanie Smith and drummer Gerry Reynolds in a First Friday open house performance of jazz standards, blues and pop oldies from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4 at Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson. Representative Thorpe Darst is very popular around Arizona, to speak at Tea Party performing weekly in Show Low/Pinetop Bob Thorpe, representative for Arizona resorts and restaurants. He performed in Legislative District 6, will be the guest the Los Angeles for many years. Joanie and Gerry live in Strawberry and speaker at the Payson Tea Party meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3 at are actively playing in the Payson area. Each first Friday of the month, the CPC Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway opens its doors for music. This month a 260. Thorpe will discuss the Grand Canyon salad bar and refreshments will be available National Monument proposal in which the for a $5 donation. For more information or to let us know whole Kaibab Plateau would be shut off from public access and resource develop- that you plan to attend, reply to gerry-reynment, and other issues he is working on. olds@hotmail.com. For more information, call (928) 951-6774.
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Men’s breakfast at Ponderosa Bible Church
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. 5. Following the meal, the study “33 The Series: Journey to Authentic Manhood” continues. This series is based on the life of Christ with meaningful insights into the current state of manhood, which will help men navigate through some realities that have created cultural confusion. It follows by
unfolding God’s mandates for all men and offering a clear definition of authentic manhood that will help men on their journey. Each participant will learn the four “faces” of manhood and how to anticipate and transition through the specific seasons of life. Join us and enjoy a great breakfast for only a buck!! This is a perfect opportunity to meet new friends. Bring your neighbors. Ponderosa Bible Church is at 1800 N. Beeline Highway, just south of Home Depot.
Free FireWise education program in Beaver Valley
Rim Country residents interested in simple ways to protect their property from possible wildfire damage, can attend a free FireWise education presentation Saturday, Sept. 5 in Beaver Valley. It begins at 9 a.m. at the fire station ramada and is preceded by a pancake breakfast, open to the public. Guest speakers from the Arizona State Forestry Division, Carrie Dennott and Terry Hudson, will provide free educational materials and show why homes with defensible space often have a lower risk of damage from fires. They also will discuss how residents can create an officially recognized FireWise Community, which may help lower insurance rates. This program is hosted by Beaver Valley, a FireWise Community since 2008. Beaver Valley is located about 7 miles northeast of Payson. Turn east on Houston Mesa Road, from Highway 87, passing several communities. Turn left at the adobe wall with “Beaver Valley Estates” sign and stay on Beaver Flat Rd., which curves and leads to a meadow with the fire station. For information, call (928) 468-9269.
Payson’s Community Presbyterian Church is once again planning a Community Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 19. This is a great one-stop shopping experience featuring numerous vendors. For just $10, vendors can rent a 10-footby-19 foot space. CPS does the advertising and manages the event. All proceeds from this event go to the church’s Deacons Assistance Program that serves families in need in the Rim Country with financial assistance for utilities, rent and prescriptions and operates the CPC food pantry. The staff and members of CPC work closely with St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank to offer citizens help when needed six days a week. Reserve a space by calling the office at (928) 474-2059. The Yard Sale will be at 800 W. Main St. (corner of Oak and Main).
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• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.
• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley • State representatives speaks: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Payson Tea Party meeting, Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260
• Book sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Library Activity Room, behind cultural hall at Community Center, continues Saturday and Sunday • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Concert: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Joanie Smith, Gerry Reynolds and John Darst, Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson
• Labor Day events in Pine, Beaver Valley, Tonto Village and Young • Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center
September 8 • Missoula Children’s Theatre auditions: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Payson High School auditorium; rehearsals start after auditions and continue through week September 12 • Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Peter and Wendy” at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Payson High School auditorium
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• Sept. 2, 1666: The Great Fire of London breaks out in the house of King Charles II’s baker. When the fire was finally extinguished four days later, more than four-fifths of London was destroyed. • Aug. 31, 1955: William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corp. demonstrates his 15-inch-long “Sunmobile,” the world’s first solar-powered automobile. When sunlight hit 12 photoelectric cells made of selenium, an electric current was produced that powered a tiny motor. • Aug. 30, 1965: Thurgood Marshall was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a Supreme Court justice. Marshall was the first black justice to sit on the Supreme Court. • Sept. 3, 1977: Sadaharu Oh of Japan’s Yomiuri Giants hits the 756th home run of his career, breaking Hank Aaron’s record for career home runs. Oh retired in 1980 with 868 home runs, still a professional record. • Sept. 1, 1979: The U.S. Pioneer 11 became the first spacecraft to visit Saturn.
Thank goodness for Gerardo Editor: All of us at the Humane Society of Central Arizona are so lucky to have the support of this great community. This shelter runs off the help of the community and we are so lucky to have people like Gerardo Moceri helping us. Gerardo, his family and staff are always there to donate their time, food, etc. to help Payson. They are a true blessing to this community and we are all so lucky to have them. Annie Bamber
Cattail removal Editor: I want to thank the parks and recreation department as well as the water department for the hard work and progress they have made in maintaining and improving our beautiful Green Valley Park lakes. Having watched them dig, and fill this man-made lake for the benefit of recharging our water aquifer in a partnership between the Town of Payson and the sanitary district, I feel the lakes are the best thing the Town of Payson has ever done. I remember what it looked like in the beginning, and over the years through use and lack of budget it has fallen to a state that truly needed serious attention. In placing the cement barriers we not only eliminate future erosion of our shoreline which has been substantial, but they have placed them out where the original shoreline was and so we have regained that land. I have asked for years when they would get the cattails under control as they started in a few spots near the boat ramp and soon were growing about 15 to 20 feet out into the lake at the edge of the boat ramp. Cattails are actually weeds and not a natural occurrence — they were brought in by waterfowl or on the hull of someone’s boat. This is what I found when I searched the Internet asking “are cattails weeds?” “Emergent Weeds. Cattails are a common example of an Emergent plant. Emergent plants are rigid and do not rely upon water for support. Aggressive growth can block lake or pond access, foul beaches and migrate into once clear waters.” Each year I watched them grow further and further. I remember seeing families fishing all along the dam and all around the lake until the weeds took over and made it impossible to enjoy fishing from the shore. We took our grandchildren there as well. The lake is stocked by Game and Fish with trout during the winter so fishing is truly enjoyed by many people. I wish they could have cleared the weeds out sooner, but budget constraints have caused most of these problems. For the past several years parks staff have managed to maintain all our parks with a true skeleton crew — kudos to all the residents who have helped by picking up trash and keeping an eye on things! You’re the best! As to the ducks and coots leaving — it was their time to migrate — the Canada geese are here now — all the birds come and go with the seasons and they have come regularly since the lake was built, with numbers and species increasing each year. I also truly enjoy seeing the wildlife and they will not leave because the weeds have been pulled from the edge of the lake. I personally have greater confidence in the science of the man who takes actual water samples and works here to assure the water quality of our lakes and ultimately our drinking water than in any article you might find on the Internet. I am offended by the suggestion that our Town of Payson employees lied — they are simply doing their job and work very hard at it. I live by the park — and know that many of the “powers that be” are at the park regularly. Payson is a wonderful town and we all do our best, why not give the parks and rec and water departments in our beautiful town the chance to do their job and be grateful for their hard work. I know I am. Anyone else? Nancy Gartner
Democratic club invitation Editor: We appreciate your coverage of Barbara Underwood and Greg Wyman who spoke at the meeting of the Democratic Club of Northern Gila County. There are two Democratic clubs in Payson: the one meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the library and the other, Democratic Women of Rim Country, meets at Tiny’s on the second Tuesday of the month at noon. Everyone is welcome to hear our speakers because at both clubs they are first on the agenda. Chris Tilley
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Center for Biological Diversity harms the forest by
Bob Thorpe
state representative
Photo by Rep. Bob Thorpe
In 2012, the citizens of the City of Flagstaff voted for and approved Proposition 405, a $10 million bond to thin the forest surrounding Flagstaff’s vitally important watershed. Now, the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) is objecting to the project, and like a broken record, they are once again claiming that thinning will harm the “Mexican spotted owl.” Junk science. Over the past several decades, environmentalists have almost destroyed the U.S. and Arizona’s lumber industry, and the livelihoods of the families who relied upon this important, historic industry. The environmentalists claim that logging endangers the spotted owl. However, since that time, scientists have determined that the more aggressive barred owls, great horned owls and northern goshawks were actually killing the spotted owls, not forest thinning. Researchers have also learned that spotted owls like to sit on tree branches and use their keen night vision to scan for prey in the dark. They are “perch and pounce” predators, hunting by sight in open spaces where they can fly underneath and between trees for wood rats, mice, voles, rabbits, gophers, bats, birds, reptiles and arthropods. Hunting by sight is greatly enhanced by an open, clean, thinned forest, not an overgrown, unhealthy congested forest where the forest floor has not seen fire, and is cluttered with dead wood and overgrown with invasive non-native plants. Climate Change and Devastation According to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) officials, years ago, the CBD sued in order to stop a fully
planned, NEPA approved and much needed thinning project in Eastern Arizona in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. In June 2014, the San Juan fire burned 7,000 acres of overgrown forest, releasing an incredible amount of greenhouse gas, air and water pollution, killing countless endangered, threatened and other wildlife (including spotted owls), and destroying critical habitat. In those areas where the USFS had completed the forest treatment with thinning and controlled burns, the forest was spared and looks beautiful today. However, due to the CBD lawsuit, the 7,000 acres that were not treated were burned instead, and look horrible, blackened, scarred and lifeless today. According to USFS officials, due to the Center for Biological Diversity lawsuit, there are now 7,000 acres of dead, burned trees from the 2014 San Juan fire. Historically, northern Arizona forests had about 50 trees per acre, where mature ponderosa pine trees drink about 300 gallons of water per day when the soil is wet. After years of lawsuits by environmentalists challenging forest thinning projects, our unhealthy Arizona forests can now approach 1,000 trees per acre, where trees must compete for sunlight and water, and are prone to catastrophic crown wildfires and death by bark beetles and disease. Due to environmentalists, like the CBD and the Sierra Club, our forest health and environments have dramatically changed for the worse. The ecosystems and climate has also changed, for example, where Arizona’s scarce water resources are now stored in overgrown, congested forests, instead of flowing into rivers, lakes and streams.
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Arizona State Rep. Bob Thorpe has a penchant for divisive, inflammatory politics. It led him to post (then delete) racially charged tweets, defend the criminal, racist Cliven Bundy, and attend meetings of an extremist group espousing violence against police. “Very nice, patriotic people,” he said just before two of them assassinated two Las Vegas policemen then killed themselves. In recent op-eds attacking the Center for Biological Diversity, he employs the same fear mongering strategy backed up with a slew of false statements. Thorpe is upset that the Center has asked the U.S. Forest Service to comply with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Mexican Spotted Owl Recovery Plan when implementing a forest thin called the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project. As dictated by the owl plan, the Center wants new road building reduced 28 percent (i.e. by 4.7 miles) and logging within specific owl conservation areas to occur in the fall rather than the spring in order to avoid killing owls and their young during the sensitive nesting season. Our alternative plan would not reduce thinning by a single acre. It just shifts the timing and technique within the small portion of the project’s designated conservation areas.
Since none of this is particularly radical, Thorpe ramped up the rhetoric machine — often to a comical degree — in order generate the fear and loathing his brand of politics demands. He says the Center opposes all thinning and doesn’t care if our forests burn down. Nonsense. Not only does our objection to the Flagstaff watershed project clearly not require any reduction of thinning, we have promoted many other thinning projects to improve forest health, including designing our own thins on the Kaibab and Gila national forests and supporting The White Mountain Stewardship Contract on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and the Four Forest Restoration Initiative throughout northern Arizona’s forests. Thorpe claimed Center litigation prevented forest thinning on 7,000 acres south of Vernon, causing the area to burn in the 2014 San Juan Fire. Utterly false. We never sued. Confronted on this falsehood, Thorpe penned a second op-ed claiming the Center stopped thinning through an administrative appeal. Utterly false. We took no action at all in the majority of the 7,000-acre burn area. We appealed a timber sale in the western portion in 2002, then withdrew the objection after negotiating ecological changes with the Forest Service, allowing substantial logging to proceed. By 2011, the Forest Service had sold at least 4 million cubic feet of timber from the timber sale.
Thorpe’s claim that Mexican spotted owl is not protected by the Endangered Species Act is just goofy (it was listed as “threatened” in 1993). So is the claim that barred owls are the biggest threat (that would be the northern spotted owl in Washington and Oregon, Mr. Thorpe). Predation by goshawks, as the federal recovery plan explicitly states, is not a problem, much less one that eclipses logging. Spotted owls don’t live in barns and don’t prefer thinned forests, in fact they prefer unlogged forests. Finally, Thorpe gets it exactly wrong in claiming that the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project follows “strict regulations already in place ... in order not to impact the Mexican spotted owl during their breeding season.” The Center is objecting to the project precisely because it violates this federal standard, allowing logging during the breeding season. If the legislator genuinely believes in the protective value of this regulation, we invite him to join us in calling for its implementation. Elected officials have a sacred oath to uphold the founding principles of democracy and promote productive civil debate. Thorpe’s political extremism, divisive rhetoric, and repeated resort to false statements mocks this oath and undermines the community’s ability to come together to solve shared problems. He owes the people of Arizona an apology for the damage he’s done to democracy.
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Fire near Roosevelt grows to 800 acres A lightning-sparked fire west of Roosevelt Lake continues to burn, with smoke visible from Tonto Basin and State Route 188. Lightning sparked the Peters Fire on the afternoon of Aug. 27 two miles west of Roosevelt Lake on the slope of Peters Mountain. By Monday afternoon, it had grown to 800 acres. Forest Service crews moved immediately to put it out, dispatching a Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) to make retardant drops and assist firefighters on the ground with establishing containment lines.
Three engines, two hand crews and one air attack plane labored to rough out a line, although that had zero percent containment on Monday. The fire is burning on the slope of Peters Mountain, roughly nine miles south of Tonto Basin and two miles west of Roosevelt Lake, on the Tonto Basin Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest The Forest Service says the fire is burning through Sonoran Desert grasses and brush and crews are working to keep it from spreading to the Arizona Game and
Fish Department’s Three Bar cabin, a mile west of the flamefront. The Forest Service appealed to people to watch out for firefighters and equipment along Highway 188. The Forest Service has shifted to a strategy to put out fires quickly. The region has been stripped of fire crews, dispatched to California, Oregon and Washington — where the drought has produced a series of massive megafires. MODIS Fire Detection data is also available at Google Earth: http://activefiremaps. fs.fed.us/googleearth.php.
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Rescuers hauled several injured hikers out of canyons this weekend, including from Fossil Creek and the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. On Saturday afternoon, a woman in her 20s hiking below Tonto Natural Bridge slipped and fell on her knee, badly injuring it, said officials with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. The woman had just left the observation deck below the bridge and was starting to
walk across the slick, wet rocks below the bridge when she fell, said Dennis Newman with GCSO. The woman could not walk out and was complaining of severe pain. More than a dozen Tonto Rim Search and Rescue volunteers hauled the woman out of the steep, rocky canyon by hand on a metal litter with a large wheel attached below. On Sunday, rescuers helped two people out of Fossil Creek. In the first call, a woman 1.5 miles from the bottom of the Fossil Springs trail complained of chest pain and
dehydration after running out of water. PineStrawberry Fire and Sgt. Rodney Cronk with the GCSO helped her out. She refused medical treatment. Around the same time, Cronk heard over the radio that a 17-year-old female was unconscious further down the creek. Camp Verde Fire responded and treated her and she was flown out. Cronk did not hear how the teen was injured, but it was reported she had gone under the water and friends had pulled her out. She later regained consciousness.
Numbers all change at Payson Town Hall by
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roundup staff reporter
If you were looking to reach someone working for the town Monday you might have found yourself lost in a maze of phone extensions. On Friday night, the town launched a new phone system and with it, new extensions for every department and phone. The new $130,000 phone system is a huge step up for the aging one which frequently broke and was difficult to find replacement parts for, said LaRon Garrett, interim town manager. The Payson Town Council approved the system upgrade with the passing of the 20152016 budget in July. The town will make $2,200 monthly payments for the system over the next five years, said Steve DeHaan, the town’s IT manager. The only thing that did not change with the system upgrade is the main town num-
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ber, which is still (928) 474-5242. From there, callers used to have to enter 2 and then a phone extension. That is no more. It is no longer necessary to dial 2 before entering an extension because everyone has been issued a new four-digit extension. There are approximately 120 town extensions. DeHaan and other town staff started installing the new system several weeks ago and were dealing with a slew of questions and minor issues Monday when the town re-opened. The new system integrates the latest technology, Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP. Calls are now sent over the Internet and fiber optic cable and not traditional copper-wire telephone systems. This has several advantages, Garrett said. It should be more reliable, with the lightning strikes sometimes knocking the old system off and town employees can access their voicemails from a computer and get email notifications when they have a new voicemail. After having the same phone system for
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Jim Sprinkle studied impact of livestock on environment by
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Last Friday, a crowd celebrated Jim Sprinkle’s lifetime of work trying to unravel the complex relationship between cattle, horse, sheep and other livestock and the natural world on which they depend. The well-wishers started with a luncheon at Tiny’s restaurant, followed by a dinner at the Pine Community Center. Specializing in Animal Science and Nutrition, Rangeland Livestock production and natural resource monitoring, Sprinkle supported many programs in Arizona, in particular Coconino, Gila and Yavapai Counties. He helped balance the scales of biological and ecological understanding for many people. His leadership included 4-H programs, teaching horse science and livestock production, and understanding rangeland resources. A recognized scholar, his research included forest cover types, such as ponderosa pine-Arizona fescue. He is known for his public service, such as contributions to the East Clear Creek Watershed Recovery Strategy for the Little Colorado Spinedace and other riparian species. He has been recognized with many awards from BYU and Texas A&M, the National and Arizona Association of County Agents Communications, Outreach Education, the American Fisheries Society, the American Society of Animal Science Applied Animal Science Award and Extension. He was also named the Gila County Wrangler of the Year. When he first began work in Arizona in 1995, Dr. Jim Sprinkle recognized the challenges the complex natural landscapes would bring to rangeland evaluation and management. He understood the need to continually adapt discoveries about the environment to management decisions. “As the train gains momentum, you either jump on or get off,” he said.
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Jim Sprinkle spent 20 years with the cooperative extension working with ranchers and the public to study and then explain the complex interaction between livestock and the natural environment. Friends and supporters gathered to celebrate his distinguished career with a barbecue at the Pine Community Center on Friday. His passion for fitting foraging animals into the natural landscape grew with every acre monitored in the large expanse of Arizona’s rangelands. He said most people don’t understand the complexity of the interaction between the ecosystem and livestock, but even opponents usually get on board once they realize the value of the monitoring results. He has always looked for a new way to educate others about the importance of the ‘ribbons of life’ in our arid western state. Dr. Sprinkle’s family roots are an important factor in his motivation to promote understanding of the natural environment and animal sciences. As a Bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he sought to serve the community, including service as a Boy Scout leader. His commitment to his faith influenced his interpersonal skills, along with his dedication to the Boy Scout motto: “On my honor, do my best.” His background includes a family livestock farm in Southwestern Virginia, where Sprinkle also increased his knowledge of horse management at Ricks College. In Utah, he earned a B.S. in Animal Science and in Montana an M.S. in Animal Science. He earned a Ph.D. at Texas A&M University at College Station in Animal Nutrition.
He authored or coauthored numerous publications, journal articles, conference proceedings, Abstracts, pamphlets, curricula, educational handbooks, software programs, videotapes, and other educational materials and secured numerous related grants. Dr. Jim Sprinkle offers his philosophy: “You must always be honest and fair so that others will have confidence in you and your organization. This so the transfer of knowledge is properly done to enhance the lives of clientele and for the betterment of society.” Mori Farmer, Roxanne McInturff, Lani Hall, Juan Arias and Teri James gathered up a crowd for Sprinkle’s retirement party. Albert Hunt provided a BBQ beef dinner and Londa and Forrest Waggoner baked up some tasty desserts. Carolyn Eppler had fun facilitating the roasting of Sprinkle. Supervisor Tommie Martin presented Dr. Sprinkle with a gift from the Tonto NRCD during the luncheon. Jeff Silvertooth, Associate Dean for Economic Development and Director of Arizona Cooperative Extension, extended his appreciation as well. Jeff Schalau (Yavapai County Director, Extension) and his band offered musical entertainment. All extended great appreciation for Sprinkle’s contributions during his service.
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There’s help for the woman giving birth Doulas mother the mother by
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Ever heard of a doula? Not many have. The name comes from ancient Greek and means, “a woman who serves” and they do. Doulas assist mothers in preparing for birth mentally and emotionally, during birth and after birth. Basically, they mother the mother. Metropolitan areas have had doulas for years and now Payson has one too, Lacey Tackett. Before becoming a certified doula, Tackett experienced firsthand the difference between a birth using a doula and one without. During the birth of her first child, Tackett used an epidural, but it went horribly wrong. “They did the epidural wrong ... my whole body went numb,” she said. Unable to control almost every part of her body, Tackett barely had the capacity to push. She finally succeeded, but decided her next birth would be totally different. It was, with the help of a doula. “My second (birth) was three hours,” she said. Studies show having a doula present results in shorter labors with fewer complications. Mothers, like Tackett, have a much more positive memory of childbirth. Women don’t need the labor-producing drug pitocin or forceps, vacuum extraction or cesareans as often when aided by a doula. Doulas also help women ask less for pain-reducing medication and/or epidurals. After the birth, doulas offer support, education and care to help the mother transition into caring for her child. Tackett said she decided to pursue becoming a doula because she loves to empower women. “It’s my biggest thrill,” she said. Most women don’t know they have choices in how they experience birth. Some may want music — others silence. “I had one girl who said (to her husband), ‘You can sit on the couch. You can be there, but you have to be silent,’” said Tackett.
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Lacey Tackett has experienced a traditional birth, with the pain “managed” with drugs and an “untraditional” birth (at least by modern standards), one in which she was assisted in the delivery by a doula. Tackett was so impressed with her own experience with a doula, she has since become trained and certified as a doula to assist other women give birth. She will share more about the work at a program from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Crossroads Foursquare Church, 114 E. Cedar Lane. Paula Matthew, L.M., C.P.M., will also be making a presentation that evening. Others like to have aromatherapy. Some have no desire for any medication whatsoever. Some want to keep their baby with them right after birth and choose to have less invasive ways to give medicines, such as Vitamin K, anti-bacterial eye drops, baths or weighins. Tackett particularly enjoys introducing new mothers to hypnobirthing. It’s a process where mothers visualize an easy birth with no pain medications. “It’s the most empowering experience,” said Tackett, “It ... does a lot of
visualization. Pain isn’t supposed to be a thing in your pregnancy.” She said a pain-free birth allows for better bonding with the baby and a better nursing experience. Now, Tackett said she does not replace the husband or partner; in fact she goes out of her way to include him. “A lot of times they will shy off into the corner,” said Tackett. “I say, ‘Hey Dad! I need your help,’ (to) make them feel wanted and needed.” Tackett manages many things during the birth, all of the guests, making sure if the mother has an older child the
babysitter has them, back massages, ice chips, and pictures. She even does follow-ups after the birth to make sure nursing is going OK and to answer any other questions a new mother might have. She’ll even make a snack. “I always end up making moms peanut butter and jelly,” Tackett said, “but that’s what you get with a doula. You’re not one of the herd.” In the end, Tackett’s main concern as a doula is to ensure the best experience for a mother and child. “If you don’t do as well as you thought,
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gating the Chinese. Turns out, the Chinese spent 2,500 years carefully cultivating the fruit, It’s peach season in Rim Country, as transforming it from a small, briefly the fruit with a 7,500-year-long pedigree fruiting wild fruit to approximately its ripens in a peach-perfect climate. As present, quick bearing, long-seasoned it turns out, the delectable tart, honey mass of juiciness. sweet fruit offers the perfect metaphor The Chinese called the peach tree for the long, intricate, surprising rela- “The Tree of Life.” Research proves tionship of humans to their food. they may have been onto something. For the peach encapsulates the Peaches and other stone fruits such march of empires, unexpected health as plums, nectarines and cherries benefits — and even the perfect alibi for (called stone fruits murder. for the pit at their Yes, murder. center) have numerThe You see, in the ous different bioacHealthy final act of the infative ingredients that mous Pleasant Valley fight metabolic synWar in 1892, Ed drome, which cause Tewksbury passed high blood sugar by Michele Nelson out peaches to his levels, high blood neighbors late in pressure, high chothe afternoon, in the lesterol and too much fat around the town of what is now called Young. The waist. Metabolic syndrome contributes peaches dripped juicy goodness, fixing to diabetes, heart disease and strokes. his presence in Young on that fateful Food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos day in the minds of dozens of witnesses. of Texas A & M University explained Then he mounted up early in the eve- exactly what these fruits do in the ning and rode a relay of horses through Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. the night to reach Tempe by 7:30 in the “Our work indicates that phenolic morning — a remarkable ride. In the compounds present in these fruits have morning light, he rode down on Tom anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and Graham, the last surviving rival in an anti-diabetic properties in different cell epic feud. He shot Graham down in lines and may also reduce the oxidation broad daylight, remounted and showed of bad cholesterol LDL which is associup back in Pleasant Valley in time ated with cardiovascular disease,” he to impress witnesses with his dancing said. skills at a party in Young. This information could be considDespite committing the last murder ered surprising as the peach is quite of the Pleasant Valley War in front sweet, but the fruit has a surprisingof numerous witnesses, his neighbors ly low glycemic (meaning how quickly declared his innocence — remembering food dumps sugar into the bloodstream) those perfect peaches. index, with only 39 calories per medium “There’s no way he could have mur- sized peach. dered anyone in that space of time,” Add to that water content so high it they all said. “He was just here passing makes you feel full quickly and you have out peaches.” the perfect snack. Not only did peaches capture the On top of controlling metabolic synattention of Pleasant Valley inhabi- drome, researchers have discovered tants, the taste of peaches so captured peaches can kill breast cancer cells. Alexander the Great that he spread the The same scientist who discovered peach throughout Europe after subjuby
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the obesity fighting-qualities of peaches, Cisneros-Zevallos, also discovered the fruit’s cancer-fighting properties. He and his team discovered the polyphenol compounds in peaches attacked aggressive breast cancer cells, but left healthy cells untouched. “In general, peach fruit has chemical compounds that are responsible for killing cancer cells while not affecting normal cells,” said Luis CisnerosZevallos in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, “and now we are finding that this mixture of compounds can inhibit metastasis (malignant growths not part of the original cancer).” Don’t despair, though, if you have no peach trees in the backyard. Research from the Linus Pauling Institute proves canned peaches have just as much or more nutritional benefits as fresh. Canned peaches have more Vitamin C, folate and antioxidants than fresh, the researchers found. Powerful fruit, peaches, but they require a very special environment. It can’t be too hot or too cold. The peach requires summer temperatures between 68 and 89 degrees, but they also require a brief exposure to cold (from 32 to 50 degrees) for key chemical reactions. In addition to the cold, peaches cannot handle wet winters or they suffer from peach leaf curl, a serious fungal disease. In all ways, the Rim Country provides the perfect conditions for peaches. No wonder the Tewksbury family would have grown peaches, even if they didn’t anticipate plucking from their peach trees the perfect the alibi for murder. Sugar-free Canned Peaches from the
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Neglected children need advocates by
Carol Baxter
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Neglect is the No. 1 reason that 17,810 children are under state care in Arizona as of April 30, 2015. Eighty percent of those children are living in a licensed foster home or in kinship care. Currently, 145 children who reside in Gila County are part of a system that has been widely reported as overburdened, underfunded and understaffed. However, a group of compassionate adults have stepped in to make a difference in the lives of 36 of those children. They are called CASAs — Court Appointed Special Advocates; screened, trained volunteers appointed by the family court judge to speak solely for the needs of the child. “In this business of advocacy, you have to have a sense of outrage about what is happening to children. The fact that children aren’t getting a fair shake, that they aren’t being treated in a way we want them to be treated,” National CASA Chief Program Officer Sally Erny said in a CASA podcast. There never seem to be enough dedicated CASA volunteers. “These children are victims of crime even if the parents are not prosecuted,” said Gila County CASA Coordinator Dan McKeen. He spent 21 years with the probation department, so he brings that knowledge and perspective with him to the program. “If we help these kids when they are vulnerable they achieve a higher level of permanency and it happens quicker with a CASA on their side. The volunteers are sweethearts for stepping up.” Leslie Tarallo has been a Gila County CASA for 13 years. “Believe me, that is a lifetime for a CASA,” she said. What keeps her at it? “The kids and the occasional really good success when I feel like if I hadn’t been there for the child, something really bad might have happened,” Tarallo said. CASAs pay attention to details. They get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child’s life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them. CASAs are prepared to serve children through four training modules as well as monthly meetings. Cases generally last from two months to two years. A state of unbalance exists between the northern and southern halves of Gila County. There are 90 children in Globe and only three CASAs serving four active cases, while in Payson there are 55 children, 32 CASAs and 15 active cases. In the Payson area, there are several husband and wife teams that serve. It can be a good model because it gives the child an even greater anchor and the married couple can share the responsibility. A CASA living in Payson could be a CASA in Globe, but the commute adds an even greater time commitment. However long the case a child with a CASA is:
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There are plenty of peaches around the Rim Country right now, so make the most of the bounty and put some aside for the coming fall and winter. 1 gallon of water Big canning pot Water to cover the lids of the canning jars by 2 inches Prepare peaches by removing skins. Easiest way to do so, boil water, score an “x” at the bottom of the peach, boil for about 2 minutes or until skins have begun to slide off. Plunge the peach into a bowl of ice water. Gently rub the skin off the peach. Sterilize jars, lids and rings in either the dishwasher or boil in the big canning pot for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside to dry. Prepare lemon water by boiling the water and lemon juice together. Place peaches in jars, leaving enough
room for lemon water to cover but leave a 1/2-inch space between the lip and lemon water — what canners call “head space.” Place in canning pot with 2 inches of water above the lids. Boil for 30 minutes. Remove with a tool that pulls out jars without burning hands. Let set and cool. To check if the seal took or not, see if when the center of the lid is depressed, there is a buckle. If so, the seal did not take and those peaches must be refrigerated and eaten in a week. If there is no depression, place peaches on a shelf, away from light and heat and enjoy the sweet taste of summer throughout the year.
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SENIOR EXPO Friday, Oct. 9 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Messinger Community Room 901 S. Westerly Road
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• Substantially less likely to spend time in longterm foster care; • Half as likely to re-enter the foster care system; • Less likely to be bounced from home to home; and • Tends to do better in school including passing courses and positive attitude/behavior Laura, one of the more than 2 million people CASA has served since its inception in 1977, spent five years in foster care with more than a dozen social workers. The United States Marine veteran wrote her story on http://www.casaforchildren.org: “Nearly every court date meant meeting a new lawyer. But through it all I had just one CASA volunteer: Sally Payne. Throughout all the changes and different people I had to deal with, Sally was the one person who was there just for me. Knowing Sally cared about me meant the world to me. She was the anchor I desperately needed to stay in school, to keep moving forward, to make the choices that got me safely out of foster care and into service to my country. She made me believe that I was destined for success — in college or in whatever else I decided to do.” CASAs are more likely than paid lawyers to file written reports to the court. When CASAs make recommendations in those reports, judges listen. Arizona Supreme Court Justice Robert Brutinel called CASAs the “one constant” he saw in children’s lives when he served on the bench in Yavapai County. “They are the ones that receive the graduation announcements. They are the ones still called upon to be mentors for children as they continue to grow and become adults. I thank them for all the things they have taught me about being a better judge and about being a better a human being.” CASA volunteers do not necessarily need to work directly with children. McKeen would welcome recruiter and clerical service hours in Payson or Globe. Contact CASA of Gila County by calling in Payson 928-474-7145 or Globe 928-474-7145.
This expo is designed to showcase some of the local business communities and services currently available to our senior population. Participants will be able to receive information on: • Medical and non-medical devices • Financial services • Senior community housing and care options • Medicare and Social Security • VA services • Health & wellness, etc. There will be short workshops on a variety of topics and over 20 vendor booths to visit, with door prizes given away and light refreshments served throughout the day. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS FUN & INFORMATIVE EVENT! Sponsored by Messinger Payson Funeral Home in partnership with Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce For more information or to obtain an Exhibitor Contract, contact Sharon King at 928-978-0527, or Tom Mansfield at 602-350-0132.
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Labor Day weekend events abound by
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The Labor Day holiday weekend is here. One of the “official” holiday weekend events is the 33rd Annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival presented by the Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild. Held at the Pine Community Center, the event is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6. Organizers are anticipating more than 85 vendors. Visitors can expect to find booths offering stained glass, original art, wood and copper items, pottery, handwoven blankets, jewelry, candles, greeting cards, handmade clothing crocheted items and more. The popular Trouble in Paradise husband and wife duo will entertain. There will also be food booths, including the Mountain Village Foundation pancake breakfasts and the Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation Navajo tacos both days. The Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild is a nonprofit community organization that donates to groups such as the Pine-Strawberry School, the area’s fire department, Tonto Rim Search and Rescue, the local food bank and the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library. Speaking of the library in Pine, the Pine Library Friends will have a Labor Day Weekend Bag Book Sale (bags provided) in conjunction with the Arts & Crafts Festival. While it’s hard to think about curling up with a good book by the fireside with temperatures in the mid-80s, the sale is a great opportunity to stock up for the coming fall and winter months. It starts the day before the festival and is held in the Library Activity Room, located behind the Cultural Hall (old gym) at the Community Center. The sale is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6. As part of the sale there will also be raffle tickets sold for a Spa and Wine Basket. Tickets are $2 each; six for $5; or 15 for $10. The drawing will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6. All-day celebration in Beaver Valley
Beaver Valley, a community on the East Verde River, off Houston Mesa Road, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with Beaver Valley Day on Saturday, Sept. 5. Open to the public, the day of festivities starts with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Beaver Valley Fire Station. Members of the Beaver Valley Auxiliary, a nonprofit group, will provide a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and beverages. A giant community yard sale also starts at 8 a.m. During the breakfast period, a Firewise education program will begin at 9 a.m. featuring guest speakers Carrie Dennott and Terry Hudson from the Arizona State Forestry Division. They will offer tips about how prop-
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Beaver Valley Day is among the small-town celebrations that grace Rim Country this weekend for Labor Day. erty owners and communities can reduce risks from wildfires by using proven techniques. Free Firewise educational materials will be available all day. Morning events include a pickle ball demonstration, fire truck rides, raffles and viewing of silent auction items. Afternoon activities will start at 1 p.m. with old-fashioned root beer floats, face-painting, games for both kids and adults, including volleyball and a horseshoe tournament. Kids can enjoy a bounce house and Wild Rapids water slide and a special slide duck race event. In late afternoon, a barbecue hamburger dinner will take place with music as silent auction and raffle winners are announced. Proceeds benefit Beaver Valley community projects and the Beaver Valley Fire Department. Beaver Valley is located 7.2 miles northeast of the junction of Highway 87 and Houston Mesa Road. From Payson, travel north on Highway 87, turn east on Houston Mesa Road, continue past several communities and turn left at the adobe wall with the “Beaver Valley Estates” sign. Stay on Beaver Flat Road, which curves and leads to the meadow and fire station, the center of Beaver Valley Day activities. For more information, call 928-468-9269. Tonto Village celebration
Those interested in a barbecue for Labor Day can head up to Tonto Village. The Hellsgate Fire Department auxiliary, the Fireflies, will resurrect its Labor Day
weekend barbecue, which has been on hold for a few years. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Tonto Village Fire Station. The menu will include pulled pork sandwiches, beans and coleslaw, plus a drink. A bake sale is also being planned with cookies, brownies, cinnamon buns, pies and crispy treats along with canned pickles and jams. All proceeds collected, including donations, will be used to help finance a new fire station for the community. Tonto Village will be a very busy place on Labor Day weekend. In addition to the benefit barbecue, the Modified Motorcycle Camp and Jam takes place over the weekend and the Tonto Village Chapel is handing out coffee and donuts to everyone from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 5, 6 and 7. Mick Holder in Young
Want a Rim Country history lesson? The Pleasant Valley (Young) Historical Society is hosting An Evening with Mick Holder. Holder ranches between Young and Globe and has many relatives and friends in the Young area. He will be sharing stories about his life and the history of Pleasant Valley at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Pleasant Valley Historical Society Museum on Highway 288 in Young. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to the society. For details, call Karen Burke at 928-4623667 or Carol Braswell at 928-462-3661.
Payson kids get help with reading Reading enrichment continues to be an important after school activity for children in the Payson Community Kids program. Earlier in the year, the Rim Country Literacy Program and Payson Community Kids teamed up to provide reading enrichment for children. “Being a strong reader can make a big difference for a child as they progress through school. The reading enrichment program is designed to give children a chance to read with a volunteer and assist struggling readers by providing one-on-one tutoring,” said Marilyn Horne, Rim Country Literacy director. The APS Foundation helped get the reading program off to a good start by funding the purchase the tablets. “Without the tablets, it would be impos-
sible to serve all the children,” said Horne. “We use two reading programs, RazKids for the younger students and Read Theory for the fourth- and fifth-graders. Both programs have a focus on comprehension. There are also special activities for the kindergartners and first-graders who are just now learning to read.” “PCK is working on developing a more complete program of fun and instruction to serve the growing number of children who come after school,” said Suzy Tubbs, PCK board president. “We are pleased to be continuing our partnership with Rim Country Literacy through the RimKids Project. We know that too many of the children are not fluent readers and this program will make a difference.” In addition to reading activities, the chil-
dren will have the opportunity to participate in the Healthy Living workshops offered by Gila County Health Services and the University of Arizona will be offering the Champions for Change program for the teens. In 2014 PCK served nearly 400 children and is well on its way to duplicating that number in 2015. A Monday teen program has been added and the after school hours extended to 5:30 p.m. The success of all the activities at PCK is due in large part to the volunteers. Whether it is playground supervision, listening to children read, or preparing and serving meals, the volunteers do it all. Help is always needed. Call PCK at 928-478-7160 if you would like to volunteer and make a difference in the life of a child.
Northern Gila County Fair starts Sept. 11 The 61st Annual Northern Gila County Fair is just a few weeks away, so residents should be getting their entries selected and prepared. The Northern Gila County Fair board and volunteers are finalizing the details for opening day, Friday, Sept. 11 at the Payson Event Center. Because
the opening day falls on Sept. 11, there will be a short opening ceremony in the main arena honoring our military and the fallen of 9/11. The public is invited. After that, the 4-H and Open Horse Show will begin in the arena while both the Exhibits Tent and the Livestock Tent will be open for viewing of all the wonderful
exhibits and animals. Other keynote events this year include, as always, The Great Northern ‘A’Fair at the east side of the parking lot open Thursday through Sunday. New this year is a magician — Grant Cooley. Show times for the magic act are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 and 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12. Also on Friday, for the first time, the fair will have Draft Horse Barrel Racing at 2 p.m.
and in the evening, musician Maddie McLeod starting at 6 p.m. McLeod is a regular at several of the county fairs around Arizona and the fair board and volunteers are happy to welcome her to Payson. To see more about what’s going on with this year’s fair, go to www.NorthernGilaCountyFair. com and click on the Schedule and Entertainment tabs. Don’t miss your favorite events — pencil it on calendars now.
Firewise program planned Rim Country residents interested in simple ways to protect their property from possible wildfire damage, can attend a free Firewise education presentation on Sept. 5, in Beaver Valley. It begins at 9 a.m. at the fire station ramada and is preceded by a pancake breakfast, open to the public. Guest speakers from the Arizona State Forestry Division, Carrie Dennott and Terry Hudson, will provide free educational materials and show why homes with defensible space often have a lower risk of damage from fires. They also will dis-
cuss how residents can create an officially recognized Firewise Community, which may help lower insurance rates. This program is hosted by Beaver Valley, which has been a Firewise Community since 2008. Beaver Valley is located about seven miles northeast of Payson. Turn East on Houston Mesa Road, from Highway 87, passing several communities. Turn left at the adobe wall with “Beaver Valley Estates” sign and stay on Beaver Flat Road, which curves and leads to a meadow with the fire station. For information, call 928-468-9269.
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The nose knows: by
Alexis Bechman
roundup staff reporter
For the second time this month, local search and rescue dogs were called out to help find a missing man. Earlier in the month, an Alzheimer’s patient wandered away from Payson Care Center in the middle of the night and wound up in Pine, uninjured. The dogs of Tonto Rim Search and Rescue directed handlers to the exact spot a passerby picked the man up off Highway 87 and drove away. This time, on Saturday, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office called for help after a 30-year-
old local man went missing in Colcord Estates, 25 miles east of Payson. The man’s family reported Jesse Olsson missing around 3 p.m. Saturday, 24 hours after he’d left his truck near his family’s large property and disappeared. Olsson’s vehicle was parked off Forest Road 291, but Olsson was nowhere to be found. The GCSO called out the volunteer team from TRSAR including Susan Starr, TRSAR board member and dog team leader, with her pack of search dogs, including Ringo and Toulouse. Toulouse led Starr a short
Search & rescue dogs once more on the right track
distance to a bunkhouse on the family’s property. When Starr knocked, a man inside said Olsson was not in the building. Starr then continued the search with Ringo, who led Starr to a nearby spring. Again, there was no sign of the man. With nightfall approaching, the GCSO suspended the search at 8 p.m. Rescuers started again at 6:30 a.m. and by 7:40 a.m. a friend of the family, not part of any rescue team, found Olsson sleeping safely in the bunkhouse. “It was a very interesting search,” Starr said. “I learned
something: I should have listened to the dog and let him look around the place (bunkhouse).” Starr said she doesn’t know if Olsson was in the bunkhouse when Toulouse led her to the bunkhouse, but believes he’d been there at some point. Starr later discovered Ringo had led them to the spring because Olsson had spent Friday night at the spring camping. After the search was complete, the Mounted Posse took its search dog Cassie out to train. Cassie led the team straight to the bunkhouse. “It is just amazing what theses dogs can do,” Starr said.
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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service
Tuesday
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Mostly sunny; 20% chance for rain
Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com
87/60 Wednesday
Mostly sunny; slight chance for rain
85/60 Thursday
Partly sunny; 30% chance for rain
82/57 Friday
Partly sunny; slight chance for rain
PRECIP. 0.64 0.81 0.09
0.03
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80/55 Saturday
Payson Statistics DATE H L Aug. 21 92 60 Aug. 22 93 61 Aug. 23 96 58 Aug. 24 91 57 Aug. 25 87 63 Aug. 26 89 63 Aug. 27 88 60 Aug. 28 93 57 Aug. 29 95 57 Aug. 30 92 60 Aug. 31 90 62
Mostly sunny; slight chance for rain
82/57
2015 thru today 14.50 30-year Average through August 14.12
August 2015 2.44 August 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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MEDIUM
MED-HIGH
MED-HIGH
6.6 6.8 8.8 9.1
Dominant pollen: Ragweed, Chenopods, Elm High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels. Medium: Pollen levels between 7.3 and 9.6 will likely cause symptoms for many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season. Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals among the allergy-suffering public. Source: pollen.com
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Representatives of the Veterans Administration faced a frustrated group of veterans in the Payson Public Library last week. The veterans said they must repeatedly fill out bewildering paperwork and wait for months for the services promised them.
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Veterans complain of delays, lack of services From page 1A attempt to figure out why Phoenix rejected the claims. Once the veteran figures that out, he has to start all over — only to find the paperwork returned for some other problem, said Whitaker. Thornton said even getting the time stamps on submitted documents often causes delays. “I suspect the time stamp issue is a way to stall action,” he said. Moreover, the highly touted e-benefits system doesn’t work for many of the the older veterans, said Thornton. “It’s not easy to access and it’s not easy to get through,” he said. Honeycutt said he could not disagree that the e-benefits system has problems. “Up until three years ago, 93 percent of everything was on paper. Now e-benefits are driving the train and 98 percent of claims are digitized,” he said. Honeycutt conceded that his office has put appeals on the back burner while dealing with the backlogs of new claims. His office needs more staff to deal with the growing
number of backlogged appeals, but Congress has not provided a budget boost. Thornton suggested the VA try harder to educate veterans about their benefits and how they can activate them. Many veterans simply don’t realize the benefits to which their service has entitled them. He said it made him sad that so many are discharged with such limited information. Veterans at the meeting expressed frustration with the long wait for service. One young veteran with an infant in a carrying chair, said he filed a claim to have his wife and child added to his benefits, only to learn the VA wouldn’t act on his request until 2017. Honeycutt directed the young man to see one of the VA staff members attending the Town Hall to address his issue. Another veteran said one VA doctor verified his claim of unemployment, only to face another request for verification from someone else in the bureaucratic chain. Confronted with repeated complaints about how long it takes to see a doctor, Deering said the VA simply doesn’t have enough staff. However, efforts are under way
to recruit additional providers. He said the VA medical center in Phoenix is trying to fill 35 new positions. “Looking at the numbers, wait times are no worse, but they’re not as good as we hoped,” he said. He estimated that even after the VA hires new doctors, it can take 45 to 60 days before they’d actually start working because of the required notices they must give their current employers. Other Rim Country veterans complained that the much-vaunted “Choice” program isn’t working. The Choice program allows veterans living more than 40 miles from a VA facility to see a local health care provider designated to serve veterans. Locally Dr. Michael Lowe has the veterans contract, but he can’t provide all the requested services. So he often sends patients to the Valley while juggling far more veterans than his contract anticipated. Grippen said the Choice program was put together quickly and it’s not going away. However, he said the VA is working to make it more user friendly.
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Labor Day celebrates a day of the people Here and there a golden largest park in the city to celetorch is lighted. brate “a general holiday for the Here and there a tongue of workingmen.” The event was a flame is seen. great success with more than Soon there’ll be a mighty 10,000 marchers and attendees. conflagration Regretfully, however, many of the workers lost a day’s pay in Soon will end summer’s order to participate in the celereign of green. — Author unknown bration. As news spread across the September — the golden country, other cities and states began having their month! Days grow own fall observances shorter, temperatures cool, after- SENIOR in honor of workers, noon showers are MOMENTS which eventually led no longer a daily Carol Zebb to the celebration event, and gardens Roundup columnist becoming a national holiday. In 1894, and orchards still Senator Henderson yield fresh fruit and vegetables. Even though the cal- Kyle of South Dakota introduced endar says summer, somehow a bill to the 53rd Congress to the air feels different, and we make Labor Day a legal holiday feel different too; more energet- to be held annually on the first ic, more structured. Gone are Monday of September. The bill the languid hours of sunlight, passed in June of that year. now is the time to clean the yard, September has numerous wash the windows, go through other holidays to observe — the freezer and get rid of those for example, Sept. 5 is Be Late frozen leftovers you forgot were for Something Day; the 17th, in there. It’s not too early to Apple and Apple Dumpling Day; sort your summer wardrobe into Elephant Appreciation Day, the what you want to keep and what 22nd, and the autumnal equinox, you will donate to one of our official beginning of autumn, the many thrift stores. 23rd. Just for us senior citizens, Next Monday is Labor Day, the 21st is Respect for the Aged a time to acknowledge and Day. Wouldn’t it sound better celebrate a day of the people. to call it Respect for Senior Its origins date back to 19th Citizens’ Day instead of aged? century America when already there was a tradition of hold- The Center ing parades and picnics supBallroom Dancing will be held porting labor issues. There were beginning at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, unions even then and in 1882 Sept. 5 in The Center Dining the Central Labor Union in New Room, 514 W. Main St. There York City proposed having a will be live music by Hawkeye. “Monster Labor Festival” in the Admission is $5 per person. The
event is open to the public, you need not be a member of Senior Center to attend. The Senior Center will be closed Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Flu shots will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8 at The Center. Call (928) 474-4876 to be placed on the list. BINGO for cash prizes is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at The Center. September birthdays will be
celebrated at noon Thursday, Sept. 17. Menu for the day is beef stew with biscuits, baked apple (after all, the 17th IS Apple and Apple Dumpling Day) and, of course, birthday cake. Mary Kemp is The Center’s September Volunteer of the Month. Mary greets and signs in diners for lunches served weekdays in The Center’s Dining Room. Happy September! Happy Autumn!
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Jeannette Leister, our sweet dear mother is now in the arms of the Lord. She passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 in Irvine, Calif. She was born March 29, 1917 in Maquoketa, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Charles, her parents Edna and Archie, brothers Max and Vince and granddaughter Joann Elizabeth. She is survived by her daughter Gail, of Payson, Ariz., son Charles, of Costa Mesa, Calif., brother Harlan, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. Jeannette worked in Corona, Calif. as an elementary school teacher for 30 years and a school counselor for three years.
She was also a proud member of P.E.O. and the American Legion. Jeannette loved everyone she ever met, and was especially loved by her family, friends and students. Jeannette was a marvelous cook, seamstress, and mandolin and piano player. She loved to dance, and she and her husband, Charles, won many dance contests during college years. One of her favorite times was when the family lived on Catalina Island during World War II. Fond memories of Jeannette will be forever in our hearts and minds. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6 in the chapel at Pacific View Cemetery, 3500 Pacific View Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92625.
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Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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Fossil Creek rescue From page 1A trail when they rounded a corner and saw the overturned quad in a ravine. It appears at least one wheel of the quad had gone off the trail, taking the man down with it. The quad had landed on top of the man. He crawled out from under it, but complained of severe back pain. The Garveys gave the man all of their water and waited for Pine-Strawberry firefighters to arrive. Out of water, they headed back to the trailhead. It is the second time the father and daughter have not made it down to the travertine creek. They tried several weeks ago, but the GCSO turned them away because the trailhead was full. Because the man was complaining of back pain, the GCSO decided not to carry him out on a litter. Instead, they called on the Department of Public Safety ranger helicopter crew to haul him out by air. GCSO Sgt. Rodney Cronk, who can make several trips up and down the trail in any given weekend to rescue dehydrated and ill-prepared hikers, suited up with a harness and jogged down to the injured man Monday, the sun blazing down on his back. This is only the second time he has gotten a helicopter ride out. Already since May 1, he has helped at least 200 people out of the popular canyon during some 30 missions.
At 3:30 p.m., Cronk and P-S firefighters clipped the man to the bottom of a 150-foot rope attached to the DPS helicopter. With Cronk riding along as “litter attendant” DPS flew them to the trailhead where Native Air flew him to a hospital.
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The Payson Longhorns staged their annual Powder Puff Football Fundraiser on Friday, a good time for a good cause. Top women athletes played a bruising game of flag football to bleachers full of supporters — and the guys led the cheers. The Payson High School sports program remains almost entirely self-supported, relying on fees paid by the families of athletes, gate receipts to games, donations through Credit for Kids and fundraisers like this one. Studies show participation in sports in high school generally improves grades and reduces the dropout rate. But Arizona is 49th in per-student funding, forcing the schools to rely on fundraisers and fees.
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The battle rages. I blame the rufous hummingbird — plucky little bully. He’s buzzing the poor Anna’s hummingbird every time she gets near the feeder. Ah, now, here’s a ruby-throated hummer. Maybe he’ll ... Nope, still getting chased off by the rufous. I’ve got about 100 reasons I never want to live anywhere but Payson — specifically overlooking the East Verde River. Hummingbirds consistently place in the top 25 on that list. Sometimes I think that if I just sit and watch hummingbirds on my front porch long enough, I’ll figure out everything — evolution, courage, cost-benefit ratios, the point of beauty, the purpose of life. But at the moment, I’m just grateful the little buggers are so small. With an attitude like that and the body mass of a Velociraptor — well, I just shudder to think. Of course, everything about the hummingbird would change if you scaled them up. I read somewhere that hummingbirds use so much energy that if you scaled them up to human sized — Photos and photo tips they’d need to eat 800 Big Macs a day. But for someone by Jeff Robbins our size to burn that much energy that fast, we’d burst into flames. So I got excited when Jeff Robbins sent a passel of hummingbird pictures. He’s an old warhorse of an Associated Press photographer, who spent a career rushing from one global disaster area to another. He recently told me how he snuck onto a boatload of Vietnamese refuges in Thailand or somewhere and got himself arrested, before escaping. Now he’s retired to Payson, shooting the hummingbird wars. I’ve been browsing through assorted research on hummingbirds so I have something to keep his wonderful pictures from bumping together. I’m dumbfounded by the assorted recent discoveries on hummingbirds. Of course, the little dears have been dumbfounding me on a pretty regular basis for years. They beat their wings 50 times a second. Yeah: Reread that sentence — it’s no typo. That’s 50 times A SECOND. But despite that incredible energy output, hummingbirds can migrate 3,000 miles in a season. They can fly across the Gulf of Mexico without stopping. They can consume nectar and water equal to five times their body weight in 12 hours. How on earth do they manage? Consider some of the latest gleanings from my favorite website — Science Daily: The Super Kidneys Researchers from the University of Arizona and elsewhere have discovered that hummingbirds can absorb and eliminate a flow of fluids that would quickly kill a See Bird wars, page 6B
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ORGANIZATIONS Moose Lodge events
The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available. Also, on the second, third, and fourth Thursday Diana Marie provides music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The lodge is open to members and their guests. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Highway 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America will meet at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Grizzly Bar, 5079 Highway 87, Strawberry, Ariz. We would like to invite all members to join us. For more information, contact Post 9829 Commander John Puttman, (602) 329-8686.
Masonic Lodge
The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.
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 Chuck Jacobs at (928) 595-0967.
International Police Association
The International Police Association (I.P.A. Region 61 Northern AZ) meets for breakfast at Mazatzal Casino Restaurant at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. All honorably retired law enforcement and active law enforcement personnel are welcome. For more information, call Michelle Dyer at (928) 970-0247 or go online to www.ip_usa.org.
Card players wanted
The Saving Graces of Payson — a Canasta card-playing group — is looking for a few ladies who enjoy fun, laughter and friendship.
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This Red Hat group meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Crosswinds Restaurant patio room. There is a break for lunch around noon and play and resumes after lunch. Anyone interested in joining will be welcomed. You do not need to know how to play, the members will be happy to teach the game. Please contact Queen Mum AnnMarie at (928) 468-8585; please leave a message if there’s no answer.
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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.
Catholic religious education classes
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, please call (928) 478-6203.
Radio control vehicle group meets Wednesday
Radio control car and truck enthusiasts are invited to meet up with fellow fans at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Payson Event Center on the north side of the warm-up arena. Test your skills and the ability of your vehicle on one of several courses. For more information, call (928) 978-2365.
Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and members of the community to attend any or all of the following: • First and third Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more details, call Mary, (928) 474-3560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.
Rim Country Classic Auto Club
The Rim Country Classic Auto Club (RCCAC) holds its monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260 in Payson. For information, call Steve Fowler at (928) 478-6676.
PAWS meeting
Payson Area Woofers Society (PAWS) is having its monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2 in the conference room at the library.
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program is planned for all. Family members, caregivers and service providers are always welcome to join us. At this meeting, the group will launch its month-long annual canned food drive for St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Beyond Limits is an interdenominational Christian group for adults with developmental disabilities. The ministry is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit charitable organization. For questions or further information, call Mark or Jennie Smith at (928) 4688434.
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Visit the next meeting of the Payson Area Computer Club at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4 at the meeting room of the Payson Public Library. Members of the group or their guest speakers may help cure some of those computer-related headaches you’re experiencing. Penny McKinlock from Animal Welfare Thrift Shop, a nonprofit establishment committed to helping animals in need, will be the speaker. She represents Rim Country Friends of Ferals and the Aussie and Friends Rescue. Everyone is invited to come and learn more about these amazing groups. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call Dorothy Howell (928) 472-7396.
Arizona Cactus Navy luncheon
An informal get-together of Navy and Coast Guard veterans 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.
the guest speaker at the Payson Tea Party meeting Thursday, Sept. 3 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. The meeting is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thorpe will discuss the Grand Canyon National Monument proposal in which the whole Kaibab Plateau would be shut off from public access and resource development and other issues on which he is working. For more information, call (928) 951-6774.
High Country Garden Club
The September meeting of the High Country Garden Club is at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3 at Mount Cross Lutheran Church. The meeting is in the “log building” at the east end of the property, 601 E. Highway 260. Payson. For easy access, enter property off Granite Dells Road. The speaker for the evening will be club member Wayne Aerni who will be discussing how to build and
maintain a “Straw Bale” garden. Call Sallie at (928) 468-6102.
Computer club
The Payson Area Computer Club will meet at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4 in the Payson Public Library meeting room. Jeremy Guyer and Alex Slatalla from Smart Systems of Payson will present “Benefits and cost of solid state hard drives for a computer.” There will be time after the presentation for questions concerning computers. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information about the club please visit the Club’s website at http://www.pacaonline.net.
Beyond Limits Disability Ministry
Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St., will host the meeting for Beyond Limits this month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. A free meal and inspirational
School children, in kindergarten through the fifth grades, will start their weekly catechism classes Wednesday, Sept. 9, the study is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; youngsters in the sixth through eighth grades and Confirmation Students, in the ninth through twelfth grades will have studies from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., starting Sunday Sept. 13. Students must be registered to attend classes. Parents are urged to come in to the Religious Education Office at St Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 511 S. St. Philip Street, Payson, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday to register children. Parents can also register children Sunday after Mass, Aug. 30 and Sept. 6. Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Church are welcome to contact the Parish Religious Education Office at (928) 474-1269 and speak with the Director of Religious Education Catherine Trudell.
Ukulele fun
Play a ukulele? A new group of players is forming and participation is absolutely free. For more information, call (928) 595-2086. Also, if you have a ukulele you would like to donate or sell for use by other interested folks, call the above number.
Bridge results
Bridge winners for Wednesday, Aug. 26 were: Ruth Aucott and Judy Fox, first; Bonnie Eller and Mary Kastner, second; Kay Hutchinson and Kent Teaford, third. For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.
Lost Loves
Lost Loves, a support group for adults who have lost a loved one through suicide, meets on the first Thursday of each month at Banner Payson Seniors, 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. Adults suffering from such a loss are welcome to attend the group sessions which are free of charge. The group is facilitated by a professional counselor an da survivor of suicide loss. Please contact Elizabeth at 928468-2133 for more information.
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Chris Harold, once a star Longhorn wrestler and football player, takes over this year as the head coach for a growing Longhorn girls soccer team.
Girls get new soccer coach by
Keith Morris
roundup sports editor
Former Payson High wrestling and football standout Chris Harold’s role at the school is changing. The 1994 Payson High graduate who helped the Longhorns win team state wrestling championships in 1993 and ’94 by claiming an individual state title as a senior after finishing second as a junior, is taking over as the school’s girls soccer head coach. He spent last year as the assistant coach under Chris Avakian with the PHS boys team. Harold was instrumental in starting a boys soccer team at Rim Country Middle School two years ago. After suffering a knee injury his senior year of football at Payson, Harold made the New Mexico Highlands football team at defensive end as a walk-on his freshman year. He earned a scholarship his sophomore season. But he gave up the game after two years there to focus on his education. He transferred to Northern Arizona University and finished his bachelor’s degree in technology education with emphasis on industrial areas. “It was a great experience, but I realized I wasn’t going to be able to make any money playing football,” he said of his time at NMH. In addition to his key role with the RCMS boys soccer team, he’s coached middle school football for four years. He also helped out coaching the high school football team for a year. Harold is in his third year as a building trades teacher at Payson High. Taking over a team that’s won a combined three games the last two years is a challenge Harold was glad to accept. “They’ve kind of struggled the last couple of years just being competitive,” he said. “I’m hoping I can help them be a little better. I’m excited for the opportunity to help try to turn them around a little bit.” He’s happy that PHS boys soccer head coach Chris Avakian’s dad, Jack, is spending the first five weeks of the season helping him get things started. Jack Avakian has enjoyed a stellar career as a girls soccer coach in California. “He has an unbelievable background in coaching girls high school soccer,” Harold said. “He’s coached about 20 years in California and they’ve won like four California sectional championships, which is very impressive. Their sections are bigger than the state of Arizona.” Harold and his wife, Tiffany, have been married for 14 years. They have three children — Ashley, 20, Dalton, 13, and Caitlin, 11.
The Longhorn girls varsity soccer team has gotten through two years of tough seasoning and now hopes to make its mark. by
Keith Morris
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The victories may not come as rapidly as some would like, but Payson High’s girls soccer program is on the right path. That’s because two years ago they started a Rim Country Middle School team and last year had their first junior varsity squad in years. Unlike previous years, the girls are gaining valuable experience before joining the varsity. So look beyond the fact that the Longhorns have gone 4-26-2 the past two seasons, including 1-10-1 a year ago. There’s a ray of sunshine there. “It’s not all about winning,” said new head coach Chris Harold. “The girls are responding well. They’ve been working hard and getting in better shape. They’re learning a lot of technique right now. We’re just trying to get a handle on the ball and make them better players. But it’s not just about that. We’re working hard and trying to make them better people, as well.” Of course, everyone likes to win, or at least be in games. “We like to compete and I’m a competitor, so I always like the challenge of going out and trying to be competitive,” Harold said. That certainly could be a challenge once again with just nine upperclassmen among the 25 players on the combined varsity and JV rosters. “We’re pretty green,” Harold said. “We’re a very young team. We’ve got a lot of young girls without a lot of soccer experience.” In order to field a JV squad last year, several varsity girls also had to play in the JV games. Harold hopes that number shrinks this fall. “We’re going to try to keep as many (JV) girls eligible and out on the field so we don’t have to use a half-dozen varsity girls on JV and we get the younger girls a lot of experience,” he said. The Longhorns open the season this weekend, playing in the Sept. 4-5 Show Low Invitational. That tournament offers them several games over two days, which is valuable for a young team early in the season. They open the regular season at Camp Verde on Sept. 9. “We get a chance to get some experience before we start the (power points) schedule,” Harold said. “And we can figure out where our strengths and weaknesses are and we can make adjustments before playing those games that
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Section 1 (4 schools) Holbrook Round Valley Snowflake St. Johns Section 2 (4 schools) Camp Verde Chino Valley Grand Canyon Northland Prep Section 3 (5 schools) Arizona College Prep Lakeside Blue Ridge Tucson Desert Christian Payson Show Low
Payson Girls Soccer Schedule count.” The combined varsity and junior varsity rosters feature 25 players, including five seniors Kandace Baez, Dahana Zermeno, Taylor Vaughn, Arissa Paulson and Anilese Hayes; four juniors Josie Long, Rebecca Carr, Sadie Sweeney and Callie O’Connell; six sophomores Kelly Dalton, Maddy Beier, Emma Nelson, Aubrielle Paulson, Danielle Pentico and Jaycee Albert; and 10 freshmen Elena Burciaga, Daisy Clifton, Alex Whaley, Taylor Brade, Megan Ryden, Faith Hopson, Stevie Stockton, Kaitlin Gann, Yessica Benitz and Perla Luna. The home opener is Sept. 16 against Show Low. JV games are schedule immediately before varsity games on most dates, usually at 4 and 6 p.m. However, the varsity games may be played first on some days so those playing in both games aren’t worn out for the varsity contest.
Sept. 9 at Camp Verde V-6 Sept. 16 Show Low JV-4, V-6 Sept. 19 at Blue Ridge JV-12, V-2 JV-2, V-4 Sept. 22 Chino Valley Sept. 26 at Arizona College Prep V-4 Sept. 30 at Snowflake JV-4, V-6 Oct. 8 Show Low JV-4, V-6 Oct. 9 Desert Christian V-6 Oct. 10 Blue Ridge JV-2, V-4 Oct. 14 Arizona College Prep V-6 Oct. 19 Chino Valley V-6 Oct. 21 at Desert Christian V-6 Note: It’s likely some varsity games will be played at the time scheduled for JV games so that players playing in both games will be fresh for the varsity contest.
Efforts to save salmon result in change in fishing ethics My wife and I just returned from our seventh ating a hatchery at the headwaters of Rivers Inlet salmon and halibut fishing trip to Rivers Inlet. to ensure future generations of fish. However, just as in the United States, in Rivers Inlet is a fjord located on the central coast of British Columbia, Canada about 300 miles recent years the hatchery funding has been north of the city of Vancouver. It is one of the reduced and the operation was scaled back to world’s largest remaining tracts of temperate support only what private funding could provide. rainforest, and is the traditional territory of the The good news is that with dedication, hard work Wuikinuxv (Oweekeno) First Nations and generous donations, private funding People. will enable the Rivers Inlet hatchery to salmon fishing Rivers Inlet is a unique coastal envi- in canada operate independently of the DFO. ronment, with rich and diverse marine In the past five years, this hatchery life that has sustained the Oweekeno has been successfully releasing 225,000 people for thousands of years. In addito 325,000 Chinook and coho salmon tion, Rivers Inlet continues to produce from this one hatchery. Going forward, commercial and recreational fisheries, the plan is to increase those numbers. forestry, transportation and tourism. In addition to the hatchery, lodges on Rivers Inlet is fed by the Wannock River, the Pacific Coast are putting a greater which is downstream from Owikeno emphasis on releasing salmon. For many Lake. The lake is formed from glacier James years, the goal of anglers was to limit runoff from the Ha-Iltzuk Icefield, which Goughnour out on salmon and in the process keep is the largest icefield south of Alaska. All the largest and best tasting Chinook of these geological systems work hand in salmon permitted. Today, there clearly hand to produce one of the best salmon fisheries is a philosophical change underway by everyone in the world. But even the best salmon fisheries from the DFO Office to anglers to conserve these in the world are in need of greater conservation native fish. efforts. A Chinook salmon, over 30 pounds in weight, Rivers Inlet lodges Duncanby, Good Hope, The is called a “tyee,” which is an Oweekeno word Pacific Salmon Foundation, Wild Salmon Forever meaning “the great one or chief.” Some monster and a growing group of private donors with the tyees have been caught in Rivers Inlet that weigh help of the Rick Hansen Foundation have been in excess of 70 pounds! working for years in conjunction with Canada’s The conservation of these fish is critical to Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) oper- continued success of the species and I’m happy
to report that during our recent trip we caught and released a 34- and a 40-pound Chinook. I’ve been a bass angler for many years and the catch and release philosophy has provided me enjoyment for many years. There are several fishing lodges within Rivers Inlet however, the lodge we return to every year is Duncanby Lodge & Marina. It’s only accessible by float plane or boat and has great rooms, restaurant, spa and personal service. Duncanby offers all-inclusive packages for four- and fiveday trips that begin with an hour-and-a-half float plane ride from Vancouver SeaAir directly to the Duncanby dock. Individual and personalized cabins are available. Upon arrival, each customer or party is assigned a boat that is theirs to use for the trip. Fishing rods, Scotty downriggers, tackle and bait are all included. After fishing, all fish are photographed, filleted, vacuum-sealed and boxed for the flight home. The owner of Duncanby Lodge and Marina is Sid Keay. Sid had been a leader in the hatchery efforts described above and serves on several Pacific Coast advisory boards to the DFO. If you fish for salmon, halibut, yellow-eye, ling cod or black bass, do yourself a favor and checkout www.duncanbylodgemarina.com or call them directly at 604-952-2361. James Goughnour owns Rim Country Custom Rods in Payson. To contact him, call 480-495-1351.
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MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Dachshund Pups; 8 wks; Three Black and Cream Long Hairs, and One Black and Chocolate Short Hair; All Males,Call 928-476-6435 Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 LOST CAT: Star Valley Area Tyra-Small Gray Tabby, Please Call Donna 928-978-0943
ANTIQUES Vintage Wall Phone (1928) Tiger Oak Cabinet, All Parts Intact, Prime Condition $200. 760-277-7004 (in Payson)
FIREWOOD
MISCELLANEOUS FREE WOODEN PALLETS: The Payson Roundup Newspaper is offering Free Wooden Pallets, Please pick up at your convenience in back at the first alley off of Forest Rd.
I BUY ESTATES! (928) 474-5105 Pacific FS Series Drums and Percussion Set, Six Simples, Amp, 5 Drums, Stands plus Cases over 20 Pieces, $600. Two Saddles, (one $100.) other w/Stand ($150.) Fishing Poles w/reels, $5.each Eclectic Fish Smoker, $10. Bear 440 Compound Bow w/Quiver and Arrows, $150. 928-474-8864 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Upright Baldwin Piano All keys and peddles work. Excellent condition with matching bench seat. $2000 928-978-5595
YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS GARAGE SALES
FURNITURE Like New Sofa/Sleeper, Asking $200. 928-478-6382
GUNS/KNIVES
14. 904 N. HILLCREST DRIVE Friday & Saturday; Sept. 4 & 5 from 8am to 1pm: Household Items and Many Misc. Items!
YARD SALES
Glock 19 9mm, Gen 1 Blackhalk Clip Holster, 110 Rounds Ammo, Like New, $500. Remington 22-250 w/Sling and 3-9 Scope, Excellent Condtion, $400. Bob 928-970-1399
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1. 3670 Whispering Pines Rd., (Pine), Sat. Sept. 5 from 6am to 2pm: Portable A/C, Small Refrigerator, Misc. Tools, Gold Canyon Candle Products, Bose 301-V Speakers, “Bud” Neon Signs (2), Mat Cutting Tool, Wood Boxes, Small Tables, Misc. Old Stuff, Old License Plates.
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Order: 10077412 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: ad on server- TOP library II add town logo art#: 20128880 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 2.00 Town of Payson,
Part-Time Library Clerk II $12.48-$18.71/hr.
Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x207; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 09/04/15. EOE Order: 10076605 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00
Town of Payson, Water Division Customer Service Manager $3,817-$5,725/mo. plus excellent benefits. Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x207; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 09/04/15. EOE Order: 10073430 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20123185 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00
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YARD SALES 10. Yard Sale 814 North William Tell Circle Deer Creek Fri, Sep 4. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm Friday and Saturday only Antique parlor wood stove, Super Beetle towbar, Cartop sports carriers, Old horse harness collar, Forced-air propane heater, Propane turkey fryer, Coin display cases, Wood router, Gas powered chain saws, Bar stools, newer women’s shoes size 8 and 8-1/2, men’s and women’s clothes, and many other household and miscellaneous items, too!
11. Multi Family Sale 5763 W Kuvasz Ct Pine Fri, Sep 4 and Sat, Sep 5. 8am - 3pm You NEED it, we probably have it. Too much to list! NO EARLY BIRDS! Last house on left.
13. 4924 N. Columbine (Strawberry); Fri. & Sat. Sept. 4 & 5 starting at 7am: A Lot of Good Stuff! Don’t Miss Out! 2. 1213 N. Matterhorn Rd, Sat. & Sun. Sept. 5 & 6 from 7am to 3pm: Household Items, Kitchenware, Christmas Decor and More! Everything will be priced to sell - Cash Only! 3. Yard Sale: Wood Tools, Furniture, (no beds), Beanie Babies, Cast Iron, Duck Decoys, Nick-Naks, Books, Jars, Other Collectibles, Sept. 4-7 (Friday -Monday) 7am to 2pm at 10555 Fossil Creek Rd, Strawberry; Watch for signs (Betsy Ross Acres) 4. 1105 S. Promontory Way, Sat. Sept. 5 from 7am to 5pm: Bicycles, Telescope, Furniture, Camping Gear, Computer Printers, Travel Electrical Plugs, and Much More! 5. 909 S. Coronado Way; Fri. & Sat. Sept. 4 & 5 starting 7am. Something for All!
CARS
EDUCATION
Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375
PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
2011 Honda Accord EX-L Coup, was $17,450. Now $15,995.
Teacher Assistants $9.53 - $15.62 10 ~ 27.5 ~ 35 hours-per-week positions available
2002 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab Pick-up, was $8550. Now $6995. 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Pick-up, Short bed, $5500. 2007 Toyota Yaris, 2dr Hatchback, 5sp, Nice Clean Little Car, Uner BB, On Sale for $5500. 2009 Chevy Cobalt, 63K Miles, Clean Car Fax, Discounted Under Kelly BB, $6250. 2005 Suzuki XL7 Wagon, on sale this week for $4895. WE BUY CARS!
RVS 2008 Class C Morothome, 32’ Coachman Freelander, Large Slide, Ford Triton V10 Engine. Roof Top Satellite System, Roof Solar, Lots More Upgrades, This is a very well maintained Motorhome. 928-978-4204 or 928-978-1292
TRUCKS 1995 Ford F-250 XLT Extended Cab, PS, PB, PW, Bed Liner, $3,550.obo or Trade for ?? 928-472-4792 2001 Dodge Ram 2 Wheel Drive, 113K Miles, Ice Cold AC, New Brakes, Non-Smoker, $4500.obo 928-951-2823
9. 102 W. Pinecone Circle, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 4 & 5 from 7am to 2pm: Antique Rocker, Old Floor Lamp, Old Rifles, Brass Ships Clock, New Folding 40 inch Glass-top Patio Table and Lots More!
AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Coupe Excellent Condition. 383 motor with less than 5000 miles.. $5500. 480-816-0866 amaca@cox.net.
Find what you’re looking for or sell what you’re tired of looking at in the Payson Roundup Classifieds Call 474-5251
GENERAL CPES Is Hiring! PT positions $9.25hrly Up to 25 hours per week Working with adults with Special Needs Days, evenings and weekends available No experience required For more information call: 928-595-1886 Hiring Houskeepers, $9. to $9.50 p/h, D.O.E. Must be Dependable and Drug Free, Able to take Direction, Prefer someone w/Own Transportaion but not a must! Applications can be picked up at Verizon Wireless in Swiss Village or call Bunnie 928-951-0603 or Tabatha 701-651-7298
2004 Toyota Tacoma 2x4, Red, AT, V6, Dependable, Original Owner, New Seats & Carpet, $11,800. No Reasonable Offer Refused, 928-595-0402
EMPLOYMENT CLERICAL/OFFICE Local Church is Seeking Office Help for 4 hours, 1 day per week. Job Requirements are centered around strong computer skills including web-maintenance, Salary is Negotiable. to Apply call 928-474-2059.
Manitenance Maintenance person needed for Tonto Creek Camp located outside of Payson. The ideal candidate have reliable transportation and communications, and able to work outdoors in all seasons performing light to heavy duty tasks requiring lifting loads in excess of 50 lbs. Compensation: DOE. Please submit resume to info@TontoCreekCamp.org. or apply in person at 235 Camp Tontozona Rd. Payson, AZ 85541
HEALTH CARE
CONSTRUCTION Apprentice Electrician Construction Experience Preferred, Residential and Commercial experience needed, Reliable Transportation, AZ Drivers License and insurance preferred. 928-474-8278.
Installation Trainee position open Local Company, Four day week. Travel, Tool Knowledge, detail-oriented, clean MVD, background/drug tests. 928-474-1727
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Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd For Information regarding Open Positions Globe & Payson
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.gilacountyaz.gov Order: 10077450 Cust: -Rim Country Health art#: 20128928 Class: Healthcare Size: 2.00 X 3.00
Powell Place Senior Living is hiring dedicated
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LANDSCAPING
RNs Needed Correctional nursing is different with every patient, every day. Regardless of your area of interest, correctional nursing provides a rewarding career in a specialized field that encompasses ambulatory care, health education, urgent care and infirmary care. Corizon Health, a provider of health services for the Arizona Department of Corrections, has excellent opportunities at Winslow Correctional Complex in Winslow, AZ. Corizon Health offers competitive rates, excellent benefits and the opportunity to try something new in this growing specialty field. New graduates welcome! Please contact: Elsie Stowell 928-289-9551 x5575 Elsie.stowell@ Corizonhealth.com OR Apply for positions & view additional opportunities at: www.careerbuilder.com EOE/AAP/DTR
RESTAURANTS Needed: Hostesses, Cook, Lunch & Dinner Servers Full/Part Time,Experienced, 18 and Older, Apply between 2pm and 5pm Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe 928-468-6500
Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique Go to work every day for a great cause! Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., multi task, work Saturdays, have cashier experience as well as customer service experience. Part Time: 24 hours a week, $8.50/hr. Email resume to: thriftstore@humanesocietycentralaz.org
6. 1313 N. Locarno Circle, (N. Payson off Easy St), Thurs. & Fri. Sept. 3 & 4 from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm: Back to College Yard Sale: Lots of Stuff; Clothes, Furniture, Household Items and More! 7. 2104 N. Carrell Circle,Thurs, , Fri. Sat. & Sun. Sept. 3, 4, 5, & 6 from 8am to 4pm: Furniture, Jewelry, Many Household Items for Sale, Somthing for Everyone!
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HANDYMAN A AFFORDABLE 1 HANDYMAN Custom Quality Home Maintenance Repairs & Remodeling Trades Master Whatever Needs Done! Steve @ 928-978-4861
DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor
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Fun and friendly dental office looking for a “people person” to help in our front office. If you love people, are highly motivated and detail oriented you may be a perfect match! Computer skills necessary. Dental experience a plus, but not required. Submit your resume in person at 409 W. Main Street, fax 928-472-8300, email frontoffice@paysonpremierdental.c om. We are excited to meet you!
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801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541
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Nice 1Br/1Ba & Loft Apts. New Paint, Either Unit, $450.mo in Quiet Adult Community, Just Came Available, Call Debbie, 608-359-2071
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Established Antiques Business for Sale, Pine Country Antiques on Hwy 87 in Pine, AZ. Multi-dealer mall, 2500+sf leased bldg, Serious Inquiries only, 928-476-2219
HOMES FOR SALE Avail Oct 1 - 3BR/2BA house in Alpine Heights. Large deck with expansive views. Hardwood floors and modern kitchen. Pets? $1100/mo. 720-202-1011
Pine Crest Apartments 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Storage Unit, Laundry & BBQ, $525.mo + Dep. 928-363-1046 Positively : :Payson:
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Duplex for Sale; New Construction 2Br/2Ba w/Laundry Room, New Machines, All Appliances included, All Electric, $249,500. Call 928-474-8263 or 928-951-4237 Home for Sale on 1 acre w/water rights F.S.B.O. in Gisela, for apt call 928-951-4513. HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187
Wood Burning Fireplace Washer & Dryer • Covered Parking • Pet Friendly Close to Rumsey Park & Library
Call Caroline 928-472-6055 Wonderful One Person Studio Apt.over looking East Verde River, private deck,storage shed, smoking/pets-no, references, $495.mo + dep.& Utilities. Lease 928-474-9161
COMMERCIAL FOR RENT
Mead Ranch, N. of Payson, 166 Mntn Vw Terrace, 2Br/1Ba, 0.5 acre, fenced yard, 2-car carport, Appliances Included, short walk to National Forest & views of Mogollon Rim. F.S.B.O. $149,000. Sue Nee 602-451-0693. Commercial Use Building Aprox: 900sf, w/Big 10x12 Bay Door off Hwy 260, Star Valley, Rent Negotiable, 928-595-0402 Main Street Medical Offices for Lease, Under Remodel from 675sf up to 1700sf; Avail Sept. Water/Trash Paid; Call Ed at 928-978-0770 or Bev 706-483-3909 New 2015 Cavco 2BR,2BA 14x52 MH CedarGrove MHPark 703 E Frontier St Payson All elec, cntrl heat&A/C $44,900 Call/Text 480-390-8901 Payson Pines, 315 W. Christopher Point 3Br/2Ba, 2 Car Garage, Split Floor Plan, Appliances Included, FP, Short Walk to National Forest and Community Park, $279,000. Sue Rocha, HomeSmart 602-432-0194
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JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823 Robin H.
RENTALS
RENT / OWN: F.S.B.O. 3Br/2Ba, Rent $950 or Own $124,500. 306 S. Colcord. Will consider Lease Purchase, Qualifcations Necessary 928-978-6633
MOBILES FOR SALE F.S.B.O. Mobile Home in Tonto Basin. 14ftx60ft, 2Br/1.3/4 BA, 11ftx36ft Add-on Guest Suite. Mostly Laminate Flooring. Completely Furnished. Exterior recently painted. Awning Covered Deck w/View. Covered Parking for 3 Vehicles, Low Park Fees “Usually around $400. a year” Pay taxes and water. $64,900. Seller is motivated. 928-970-0240
Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558 Payson’s Finest Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E. Hwy 260 Medical Suite Available also Office Space Available 1000sf to 3500sf 928-978-0149
CONDOMINIUMS 3Br/2Ba Condo, Beautiful Open Layout, Four Seasons Condo, Pool, FP, Laundry Hookups, 1490sf, Non-Smokers, $895.mo 928-951-0164 Trash/Sewer Included Pine Duplex 2Br+Den/1Ba, Yard, Garage, W/D Hook-ups, Screened Patio, Family/Living Room Water + Electic Included, $950.mo Smoking-No, 480-248-6144 Owner/Agent
HOMES FOR RENT
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HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING ETC. Cleaning Services, Regular Schedulled Cleanings, Organizing and Move-Outs! Call Shari for a Quote! 928-951-1807
Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Park Model w/18’x15’ add on in Star Valley 55+. 1Br/1.5Ba, Covered Parking & Handicapped Ramp, Great Views, $35,000. 480-258-1929
REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712
2Br/1Ba Mobile In Town, Private Lot, Freshly Painted Interior w/New Light Fixtures, Large Fenced Back Yard w/New Trees. Large Living Room, Dining w/Built-ins, Heating/Cooling, W/D Hook-ups, Double-Pane Windows, $750.p/m + Yard Maintanence included in Rent: 928-288-2440
PAYSON ROUNDUP HOMES FOR RENT Nice, 3Br/2Ba, 2 car garage, fenced yard. Trailwood subdivision, walk to schools/parks/library. $1,350/mo + deposit. Smoking-No. Small Dog-Okay. 406-396-6628
PAYSON TRAILER RANCH 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $425.00 Spaces starting at $310. 1st Mo + Deposit! All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Calll 928-517-1368
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906 N. Hillcrest Dr., 4BD, 4.5BA . . . . . . . . . $2200 602 N. Boulder Ridge, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . $1400 1502 N. Fairview Dr., 3BD, 3BA . . . . . . . . . $1400 604 N. Granite Dr., 3BD, 3BA . . . . . . . . . . . $1195 1309 Camelot Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . $1095 117 E. Pine St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950 500 E. Saguaro Cir., 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . $950 905 N. Beeline Hwy. #9, 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . $925 907 W. Granada Way, 3BD, 2BA . . . $925 Avail: 9-7 502 E. McKamey St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . $895 1101 N. Carefree Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . $750 Avail: 9-7 204 E. Jura #A, 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $650 107 E. McKamey St., 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . $575 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C7, Studio 1BA . . . . . . $500 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio 1BA . . . . . . $400
COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE 1500 Bravo Taxiway 601 N. Beeline 401 N. Tyler Parkway 408 W. Main St., Suite 8 & Suite 11 708 E. Hwy 260 C1, A, B, C & E 708 E. Hwy 260 C2 & A2 1322 W. Baron Rd. A
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LEGAL NOTICES 15894: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15/2015 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 7/21/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-674146-CL Order No. : 14-117494 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/12/2007 and recorded 3/19/2007 as Instrument 2007-004637 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 10/26/2015 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, ARIZONA 85501 Legal Description: LOT 3, BLOCK 31, OF EAST GLOBE MAP NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 19. Pur-
LEGAL NOTICES ported Street Address: 370 FOURTH ST, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 208-05-356 Original Principal Balance: $61,350.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): LEROY A CONTRERAS, MARRIED JULIA CONTRERAS, MARRIED 370 FOURTH ST, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m AZ-15-674146-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby noti-
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LEGAL NOTICES fied 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-15-674146-CL Dated: 7/20/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: John Pascual, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 7/20/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared John Pascual, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
LEGAL NOTICES his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0089573 8/25/2015 9/1/2015 9/8/2015 9/15/2015 15909: 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22/2015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA BUSINESS LOAN CENTER, LLC f/k/a BUSINESS LOAN CENTER, INC., Plaintiff, v. MILOSHA USA, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, dba One Stop Gas & Grocery; MOHAMMED M. ISLAM and SAZIA A. ISLAM, husband and wife; SALEY SHAHEEN, an individual; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE DECEDENTS WILLIAM P. SMALL and WILLIE A. SMALL, husband and wife. Defendants. Case No. CV2014-00195
LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer. THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM P. SMALL AND WILLIE A. SMALL YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this Court. If served within Arizona, you shall appear and defend within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If served outside of the State of Arizona-whether by direct service, or by publication-you shall appear and defend within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you is complete, exclusive of the day of service. Service by publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete thirty (30) days after filing the Affidavit of Compliance and return receipt or Officer’s Return. Where process is served upon the Arizona Director of Insurance as an insurer’s at-
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LEGAL NOTICES torney to receive service of legal process against it in this State, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer or otherwise plead until the expiration of forty (40) days after the date of service upon the Director. A.R.S. §§ 20-222, 28-1027. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend, you must file an Answer or other proper response in writing with the Clerk of this Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or other response upon the Plaintiff’s attorney. The name and address of Plaintiff’s attorney is: Eric S. Pezold Andrew V. Hardenbrook Emily Gildar Wagner SNELL & WILMER L.L.P. 400 East Van Buren Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2202 Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the division assigned to the case by the party needing accommodation or his/her counsel at least three (3) judicial days in advance of a scheduled proceeding.
LEGAL NOTICES Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the division assigned to the case by the party needing the interpreter and/or translator or his/her counsel at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 8/21/15 . Anita Escobedo, Clerk of the Court By /s/ Karen Rubalcora, Deputy Clerk 15918: 9/1, 9/4, 9/8/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: TONTO TREE TECH, LLC File No. L-2028595-6 II. The address of the known place of business is: 9252 W. Gibson Ranch Rd., Payson, AZ 85541 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jessica Rose, PO Box 1414, Payson, AZ 85547. (A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jessica Rose, (x) member, PO Box 1414, Payson, AZ 85547; Martin Rose Jr., (x) member, PO Box 1414, Payson, AZ 85547.
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Payson Roundup LIVING Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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Bird wars
In these photos, I was trying to get a different point of view of the birds feeding. I mounted my camera on the metal rod which supports the feeder and using a wide angle lens made sure that the background would not interfere with the birds but allow it to blend in. I also timed the photo session for late in the afternoon when the light was not overhead or very harsh. Using a remote control release and pre-focusing on the feeder openings, I watched the birds from a distance and timed my photos according to how many birds would be in the photograph. Waiting for the proper bird lineup makes for an interesting portrait of the birds together in line or a separate portrait. Getting the same type of bird on the feeder at the same time is what makes luck a part of a good photo.
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human being. The little birds remove most of the liquid through their intestinal tract instead of sending it through the kidneys. That way the kidneys don’t limit how many calories the hummingbirds can consume. Oh yeah, and the nectar on which the hummingbirds depend is about 30 percent sugar by weight. This results in a hummingbird blood sugar level that would put a human immediately into a diabetic coma. So I’m thinking, maybe someday hummingbirds will teach us how to cure diabetes. The Snapping Beak Hummingbirds get most of their energy from nectar — but still need protein from insects. But how in the heck can they catch flies and gnats on the wing when they have those long, needle-like bills for sipping nectar? Turns out, it’s a snap, according to researchers from the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center. Hummingbirds must catch the equivalent of about 300 fruit flies a day to make their living. So it turns out the hummingbirds have a flexible bone for a lower bill that stores up strain when they open their mouths. When they fully open their mouths, the bone essentially bends back an extra 25 degrees then snaps forward with the stored strain. This closes the beak in about 100th of a second. This is dubbed “snap-buckling.” The Venus flytrap does it and cicadas do it by effectively knuckle-cracking their ribs to sing their b u z z i n g songs. But so far as we know, the hummingbird is the only critter with a backbone who does it. Just burning up Turns out humming birds can instantly convert either fructose or glucose — two forms of sugar — into energy, without turning either one into fat, according to researchers from the University of Toronto Scarborough. The researchers went to all kinds of astonishing lengths to measure all the input and output of energy as the hummingbirds fed. Sometimes I’m as astonished by the clever way human beings answer questions as I am by the answers they come up with. Suffice to say that the hummingbirds survive their high sugar diet by being incredibly efficient and converting their food directly into energy. Human beings can’t do that. We do all right processing glucose — but much of the fructose we consume gets converted into fat before we can burn it. That’s one reason our high fructose corn syrup diet has helped create an epidemic of obesity. So maybe hummingbirds will eventually yield a cure for obesity. An Itty Bitty Pump Here’s another mystery scientists may have solved: How the heck does a hummingbird suck up nectar fast enough to stay alive? For decades, biologists assumed the hummers were sucking the nectar through their tube-like tongues. Not so, say researchers from the University of Connecticut and elsewhere. Turns out hummingbirds have grooves in their tongues. They stick their bills into flowers and essentially bite down on their tongues, flattening out the grooves. The nectar flows into the widened grooves when the birds quit smushing their tongues. This apparently whisks in fluid much more quickly than sucking it in
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through capillary action. Once again, the researchers went to incredible and ingenious lengths to finally document the mechanism behind a hummingbird tongue guzzle. So you see why hummingbirds blow my mind — like a little mindsnap. Hummingbirds diverged from swifts about 42 million years ago, according to the clues in both the fossil record and the intricate coils of DNA in every cell. A team of researchers publishing in Current Biology analyzed the DNA of 284 of the world’s 338 species of humming birds. The results showed that hummingbirds have evolved into many different species in the past 22 million years, each becoming so specialized in how they feed on certain flowers that as many as 25 hummingbird species can share the same space — dividing up the food sources through fine-grained adaptations. Hummingbirds made it to North America only 5 million years ago. Arizona has 14 species — the most in the nation. The resulting way in which hummingbirds adapted to their environment offers something of a primer in evolution — and the brilliant adaptability of life. Still, it seems like after 22 million years — the rufous ought to have gotten a little more philosophical. They winter way down in Central America and migrate all the way up into Alaska — even visiting meadows of wildflowers at 12,000 feet elevation. Everywhere they go, they chase other hummingbirds away from flowers and feeders. They’re beautiful, with flaming orange-red feathers. Hummingbirds get that spectacular gleam of color because they have hollow feathers filled with oil that refract the light — creating a startling iridescence. Now the other hummingbirds seem to be teaming up. The feeder has like eight feeding stations. So the other hummingbirds are synchronizing their visits — eight at a time. The rufous can only chase off one — maybe two — at a time. So everyone else gets a drink. I shake my head. That boy’s never going to make much progress if he spends all his time chasing off other birds, with plenty of feeder for everyone. But then, I’ve known some people who don’t know when to quit squabbling. Quite a few, come to think of it. Then again, they can’t drink five times their weight in water in 12 hours, gobble fruit flies in mid-air or flap their arms 50 times a second. Although, I’d kind of love to see them try.
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