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Cut costs, save lives

Why aren’t homeowners selling yet? by

Studies show telemedicine improves outcomes by

Pete Aleshire

roundup editor

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Realtors around the U.S. and in Rim Country report the housing slump has ended; yet a survey administered by Berkshire-Hathaway HomeServices shows a low supply of houses and sellers unwilling to list their properties.

Rim Country has seen some of the same trends, but also has its own set of trends, said Cliff Potts of Berkshire-Hathaway HomeServices Advantage Realty.

“All real estate markets are local,” he said.

“National market trends are great indicators, yet in Rim Country unlike the (survey findings), we have not had the intense competition for available properties, unless the particular property has a very aggressively low price,” he said.

The Berkshire-Hathaway HomeServices group credits different market conditions to the odd mix of low supply and reluctant sellers.

Stricter mortgage-qualification — means fewer people getting loans.

Homebuilders have not built enough homes to keep up with demand.

International investors swept up the glut of homes created during the downturn.

Those investors now rent out those homes.

Sellers are not listing their homes despite the seller’s market. The survey showed 73 percent of sellers cited low home prices and uneasiness about the U.S. economy as reasons for their reluctance.

Locally, Potts said Rim Country did not have any international investors.

“In this market, we did have and still experience investors that want to purchase properties to lease out,” he said. “They are mostly local, some from Maricopa County and a few out-of-state investors who seem to have a tie to Payson, i.e., friends, relaPete Aleshire/Roundup tives, past history or intended future residence or a Despite a tight housing market and low inventory, sellers remain See Homeowners, page 4A reluctant to list homes and new construction remains low.

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Evidence continues to mount that telemedicine systems that allow consultations through video hookups and data links in rural hospitals both improve outcomes — and save money.

That’s good news for Payson, where Banner Health Systems plans major improvements in the telemedicine systems locally.

Better yet, Banner will link Payson to the University of Arizona’s health system — which includes a cutting-edge telemedicine program and an emphasis on rural health care.

Town officials have even opened discussions with the University of Arizona about the possibility of including a telemedicine or rural health research and training program as part of a proposed university campus in Payson. Banner owns and operates all of the University of Arizona medical facilities.

The health care network also recently took control of the local hospital after donating $40 million to the Mogollon Health Alliance, which relinquished control of the hospital and then changed its name to the MHA Foundation.

Three recently published research studies have shown a good telemedicine system can improve care while cutting costs for the treatment of pediatric prob-

School groups lobby for settlement Michele Nelson

er-passed law to balance the budget.

Since then, the state ignored a court “The legislative order requiring the Legislature to On Sept. 3 more than a dozen orga- leadership should restore the inflation funding. nizations joined forces to ask Governor listen to the growWyman said the state’s refusal to Ducey to settle up the education fundpay flies in the face of public’s wishes. ing voice of the ing lawsuit the state lost in July.

“Recent polling has shown that the These organizations join school public and do the majority of the public has placed public districts, voters, teachers and parents right thing ....” education funding as their highest priwho have demanded the state pay pubority,” he said.

Greg Wyman lic schools about $1 billion dollars in Wyman refers to a recent poll by the PUSD superintendent back-inflation payments.

Morrison Institute, which surprisingly Payson Superintendent Greg Wyman showed two-thirds of Arizonans willing has watched the drama unfold. “I would hope the legislative to pay $200 more in taxes to fund schools. leadership would resolve the lawsuit issue for public educa(To see results, please go to: https://morrisoninstitute. tion,” he said. “The court has made a ruling and the legisla- asu.edu/news/poll-education-and-water-should-be-arizotive leadership needs to comply with the court ruling .... There na’s-top-priorities) is money available, due to the increase in state revenues, and The survey asked 753 Arizonans (including Republicans) the legislative leadership should listen to the growing voice how they would ask legislators to rank 11 different priorities of the public and do the right thing, by settling the lawsuit.” from education to water, health care and prisons.

Currently, Arizona is dead last out of all states in per stuRespondents overwhelming voted education as their top dent spending on public K-12 schools. priority. Jails, on the other hand, came in dead last.

The current drama started years ago, when voters passed However, Gov. Doug Ducey’s budget cut $13.5 million from a measure requiring the state to keep up with inflation when schools and added $52 million to prisons. funding schools.

See Schools seeking, page 9A During the recession, the state sidestepped this votroundup staff reporter

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lems, stroke and even concussions suffered by high school athletes.

Pediatric treatment improved

For instance, telemedicine systems saved $4,662 per use when treating children in rural hospitals — mostly by sharply reducing the need to transfer patients to other hospitals.

That has big potential benefits for Payson, with a shortage of pediatricians and air medical transfer bills of $10,000 or more when patients get shuttled to a Valley hospital.

Averting the transfers and reducing complications saved money despite the roughly $3,641 average cost of each consultation, according to the researchers from the University of California, Davis, who published their results in the journal Medical Decision Making.

The consultations between the local hospital doctors and specialists elsewhere reduced transfers by a whopping 31 percent. The system relied on high-speed data links so the specialists could look at the latest test results and real-time video links so they could talk to both the attending doctors and the patients and nurses.

The study focused on patients with asthma, bronchiolitis, dehydration, fever and pneumonia.

Successfully treating those conditions generally doesn’t involve equipment or expertise outside the normal range of care at rural hospitals.

By contrast, conditions that may require specialized surgery or more complex and expensive care would See Benefits, page 2A

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Drainage rules eased Tough flood control rules ‘unfair’ by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

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The Payson Town Council is considering loosening flood control and drainage rules to remove “an unfair burden” on developers.

At the height of the building boom in 2006, Payson toughened the drainage ordinance. The new rules required developers had to reduce storm water runoff from a property by 25 percent.

Before that, the only requirement was to ensure that development didn’t increase the flow of water onto other properties.

On Thursday, the council held the first of two public readings on the ordinance change, which would return the requirement to 100 percent. That means no more water could flow off the site of new construction than what was leaving the property before development. That still would require some drainage control, since the roofs of buildings, streets and parking lots significantly increase the flow of water off a lot. However, the developer would no longer have to have enough retention basins and other flood control measures to reduce runoff by 25 percent compared to pre-development levels.

The amount of runoff is based on estimating the rainfall for a hypothetical

“100-year” storm.

LaRon Garrett, interim town manager, said when the council made the ordinance tougher in 2006 it felt that developers should help lower the runoff to downstream properties. This created an unfair burden, he said.

Developers would have to build retention basins to capture storm water so it could soak in rather than rush into gullies and streets and onto neighboring properties. While retention basins may still be necessary, developers won’t have to worry about reducing runoff.

Ralph Bossert, with Verde Engineering Group, praised the council for looking at changing the ordinance.

He said doing so eliminates requirements imposed on developers “for no good reason.”

The council will hold a second reading on the ordinance at an upcoming meeting before voting to approve it.

When the council originally imposed the tougher requirements, town staffers said it would make it unnecessary for the town to build a townwide flood control system, since each property would retain so much water on site, without letting it flow on downhill.

Payson still has chronic problems in some neighborhoods even with moderate rains, as runoff floods streets and fills drainage ditches.

Learning to live with fire

College enrollment holds steady by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Senior Dean Stephen Cullen reported enrollment numbers at the Gila Community College board meeting on Sept. 3.

Gila Community College enrollment for all its campuses remains steady from last year.

“As of (Sept. 3) our enrollment is 2,164 students with a FTSE (Full-Time Student Equivalent) of 702 students,” said Treena Grantham the GCC marketing and public relations coordinator. “Our FTSE is exactly the same as it was for fall 2014 - 702 ... but THE WEATHER Outlook: Mostly sunny with high around 90, lows around 60; 20-30% chance for rain. Details, 9A

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However, Grantham said the state does not officially recognize enrollment numbers for the community college until the 45th day of instruction.

“A lot can change between now and then,” she said.

Grantham said some students decide to drop a class, while others find a way to add a class despite the enrollment date passing.

The official tally determines the state aid for enrollment on each 15 unit (or full credit load) combination of students explained Grantham.

Many students who take classes at GCC only take a few units, such as an exercise class or an art class.

But the state will only pay the community colleges for the number of full-time credit blocks filled.

So Grantham said the state requires the school to take the number of credit hours and divide that number by 15 to get the all-important FTSE number.

Grantham said of the 2,164 students, the Gila Pueblo campus has 45 percent, Payson has 46 percent, San Carlos has 8 percent and Winkelman has .5 percent.

Senior citizens make up a largest part of the student body.

“Approximately half of our enrollment is students age 55 and over,” she said.

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Pete Aleshire

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Photo courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service

The 2010 Schultz Fire inflicted major damage on Flagstaff’s watershed and claimed one life.

Communities like Payson must find a way to live with wildfire by changing land use patterns and adopting new building codes, according to a study by an international team of experts published in the scientific journal Nature.

Moreover, several other new studies say predicted rises in temperature will make that adjustment far more urgent by shifting forest boundaries and putting trees on millions of acres under potentially lethal stress.

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In an ongoing effort to protect both the community and its infrastructure, APS is planning to clear all vegetation within 10 feet of power poles.

Wade Ward, fire mitigation specialist with APS and a former Hotshot, said under certain circumstances a spark from a pole, either from a fuse or a blown transformer, could start a fire.

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Ward, who worked 15 years as a Hotshot on an engine, said fire prevention efforts are critical.

APS has already started clearing work in Young, Globe and through some Rim communities, Ward said. APS owns 375,000 power poles in Arizona with 75,000 of those sitting in the wildland-urban interface.

While APS said the primary purpose of the project is to protect communities from accidental fires started from power lines, it also will protect the infrastructure from a forest fire.

Benefits, costs of telemedicine documented From page 1A likely still require a transfer to an appropriate hospital.

The study involved eight hospitals treating patients between 2003 and 2009. The software, equipment, remote testing and speed and flexibility of a good telemedicine system have all improved since that time.

Nonetheless, the study found the consultations reduced medication errors and increased patient, family and physician satisfaction — all while reducing costs.

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as a second alarm fire.

“We want to keep it that way,” Ward said.

To give firefighters a better chance of stopping a fire, APS is currently creating combustible-free space around power poles. The fire mitigation program should take three years, with crews clearing 10 feet of vegetation in all directions.

Ward said planners are working ahead of the hand crews, surveying which poles need work and then notifying homeowners if the pole sits on private property.

Sometimes, a pole can affect four properties. This can make working with all of the homeowners complicated, he said.

Sometimes, 10 feet from a power pole can

A separate study of the care of stroke patients in rural hospitals with telemedicine connections came to similar results, according to the study published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

The study concluded that using a two-way audio-video link between hospital doctors and neurologists elsewhere proved cost effective, as measured by longer survival and improved quality of life for the patients.

The study conducted by doctors at the

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix and the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City concluded that the cost of the telemedicine consultation amounted to $2,500 per year of quality-adjusted life. Generally, researchers consider a treatment cost effective if it comes in less than $50,000 per year of quality-adjusted life added.

The treatment of stroke offers a particularly attractive target for a telemedicine system for hospitals in towns like Payson without an on-staff neurologist or specialized stroke unit. Studies have shown that survival goes up and long-term damage from a stroke goes down if doctors can quickly administer a clot-dissolving drug like tPA (tissue-type plasminogen activator). The drug can cause other problems that require careful monitoring. The clot-dissolving drugs also don’t have much effect if administered more than 4.5 hours after the onset of the stroke — which means there’s no time to transfer someone to a Valley hospital to gain the benefit of the treatment. Many people wait for hours after they start having symptoms before they seek care.

One study by researchers from the

University of California, Los Angeles concluded that every 15-minute delay in administering the clot-dissolving drugs increased the death rate from stroke by 3 percent.

Assessing concussions

Another Mayo Clinic study offered a case study that showed a telemedicine consultation could also help reduce the risk of longterm damage from concussions often suffered by high school athletes.

The case study published in the journal Telemedicine and e-Health journal involved a Show Low soccer player who suffered a concussion during a game.

Roughly one-third of rural areas don’t have a neurologist or concussion expert in town who could quickly evaluate a concussion. Often student-athletes don’t realize they have concussions and continue playing, which risks much more serious for long-term damage.

However, a telemedicine system could allow a neurologist in a distant city to briefly examine a teenager who had suffered a blow to the head and determine whether he’d suffered a concussion that required treatment.

Yard sale, poker run fundraisers slated for Sept. 19 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).

Quad Poker Run

The Justice McNeeley Foundation’s Annual Charity Quad Poker Run is Saturday, Sept. 19.

The Quad/Poker Run starts and finishes at Sidewinders Tavern & Grill, 6112 W. Hardscrabble Mesa Road in Pine. Doors open at 8 a.m., registration begins at 9 a.m.

A requested $15 donation per person includes a drink ticket, generously donated

by Sidewinders. Departure is at 10 a.m.

Prizes will be awarded for best and worst hands.

Texas Hold ’em starts at 1 p.m.; signup for the game is at 12:30 p.m.; it offers first- and second-place prizes. Participation is through a $15 donation buy-in.

The Horseshoe Tournament participation is $15 per person, it is in single-elimination format and starts at 1 p.m.

There will be a raffle, auction and 50/50 drawing. Raffle tickets are $10 each for the Savage Axis XP 7mm08 with scope. There will be $5 breakfast burritos available.

All proceeds go to JMF to help the foundation’s members help Rim Country children.

For more information about The Justice McNeeley Foundation, contact Katie Parks at 602-540-4991 or go online to justicemcneeleyfoundation.org.

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On Sept. 1, the federal government formally launched the Every Kid in a Park program.

Fourth-graders nationwide can visit www.everykidinapark. gov to obtain a pass good for the 2015-16 school year that provides free access to students and their families to all federally managed lands and waters — including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries.

The pass grants free entry for fourth-graders and three accompanying adults or an entire car for drive-in parks at more than 2,000 federally-managed sites.

“Every Kid in the Park is a chance for fourth-graders ... to be outside and get to know the lands and waters that belong to them,” said Christy Goldfuss, managing director at the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

Fourth-graders can log on the website and complete a fun educational activity in order to obtain and print their paper pass.

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Child Find Preschool Screenings in Pine

Children’s theatre presents ‘Pete and Wendy’ Saturday

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The Pine Strawberry Elementary School District is conducting its annual Child Find Preschool Screenings for all three- and fouryear-olds.

Child Find is a state-mandated program to identify children who may require services to address a potential disability in learning, speech, vision, hearing, physical growth or some other possible developmental delay.

The district will screen all three- and four-year-olds by appointment the second Tuesday of each month during the school year. Special arrangements may be made for alternate days.

To schedule a preschool screening for your child or for more information, please call the Pine Strawberry Elementary School at (928) 476-3283.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Pete and Wendy” featuring local students takes place Saturday, Sept. 12.

Performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Payson High School’s Longhorn Theatre.

For more information, call Elizabeth Fowler at (928) 970-1825.

Pins for Paws

The Humane Society of Central Arizona is having its 5th Annual Pins for Paws fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Beeline Bowl, 1109 N. Beeline Highway.

Registration for bowling starts at 3:30 p.m., bowling begins at 4 p.m., with silent auctions, raffles and dinner to follow. The dinner is catered by Gerardo’s Firewood Café. Contact Cathy Buckish at (928) 4786945 to register.

Business workshops

Two workshops for Rim businesses are scheduled in September.

The first, Transform the Customer Experience, is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9 with Mila Besich-Lira at the Central Arizona Board of Realtors office, 600 E. Highway 260, Suite 14, Payson.

The second is Cultivate Your Sales & Marketing Strategy from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, also with BesichLira.

Lunch will not be provided. Make reservations with the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, (928) 474-4515.

The programs are presented by the chamber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, APS, the Small Business Development Corporation of Arizona, the Town of Payson office of Economic Development and the Gila County Industrial Development Authority, with assistance from Rim Country Health and Berkshire Hathaway Home Solutions Advantage Realty.

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).

• 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.

• Have a Ball at the Testicle Festival Saturday, Oct. 3: $100 Maz Cash hotseat winners every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cornhole Tournament, Eating Contests, Karaoke and more!

Veterans’ benefits counselor visits

The Arizona Department of Veterans Services will have Veterans Benefits Counselor Martha Alderman in Payson twice during September.

Alderman will take appointments from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 and Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Payson DES office, 100 N. Tonto St., Suite 100.

To make and appointment, call (602) 6273261 or email malderman@azdvs.gov.

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SuperStars!

11-13 at the Payson Event Center just south of town and west of the Beeline Highway across from the Mazatzal Casino.

In addition to the exhibits and competition for ribbons in livestock, agriculture, arts and crafts and food categories, the annual event features plenty of fun for the whole family. There will be food vendors, an arts and crafts sale, draft horse and antique tractor exhibits, barrel racing, live music and dancing, magic shows and more.

Exhibits are open for viewing from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with activities and events taking place each day. For more information and a complete fair schedule, pick up your free copy of this week’s Rim Review, available at newsstands on Wednesday.

Appointments are generally an hour in length. If time is available walk-ins will be accepted.

Computer class at library

The Payson Public Library is offering a series of computer classes from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. The next class is Thursday, Sept. 10 and will cover basic information about the Internet and learning how to navigate and explore websites.

Participants must be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard.

Seating is limited and classes are for those 16 and older. The Payson Public Library is at 328 N. McLane Road. Call (928) 474-9260 for more information.

Community Breakfast

Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race is this weekend in Pine

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church is hosting a community breakfast from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 at 507 W. Wade Lane.

Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, coffee and juice.

Rim Country residents and visitors are invited for food and fellowship. A free will offering will be accepted.

The church hosts a breakfast on the second Friday of every month from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

For more information, go online to www. shepherdofthepinesluthean.com or call (928) 474-5440.

The annual Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race is Saturday, Sept. 12 at 6000 Bradshaw Drive in Pine. In addition to the main event, there are lots of pre-race and post-race activities including an Italian feast Friday night, a bike raffle and silent auction, beer garden, live music, food vendors, a kids’ bike race and more. Free camping is available at the Mary Ellen Randall Arena and the campsite opens at noon Friday, Sept. 11.

Proceeds from this event go to wildfire prevention and trail development. For more information, visit www.fireontherim.com.

Appliance and metal discard day

Northern Gila County Fair this weekend

The Buckhead Mesa Landfill will coordinate an old appliance recycle event from 8

The Northern Gila County Fair takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept.

a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12.

This will include refrigerators, freezers, washers, dishwashers, dryers, portable trash compactors and water heaters. Other metal items will also be accepted at no charge.

The landfill fee for the weight of all appliances and the freon from the refrigerators and freezers will be waived by Gila County.

As the county will handle the freon removal from the appliances, please do not tamper with the freon lines and no trash of any kind in the appliances.

All other debris will be regular price, so leave yourself easy access to remove these metal items and appliances so the landfill personnel can exclude the weight from any other trash that you may bring to the landfill to dispose of.

This is a great opportunity to get rid of old, unwanted appliances and piles of metal from local residences for free.

Landfill hours are 8 a.m. till 4 p.m., closed Sunday and holidays.

For more information on this event, call the landfill at (928) 476-3350.

Safe Driver Class

AARP Safe Driver Class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 at Banner Payson Seniors (formerly the Senior Circle), 215 N. Beeline Highway, Payson.

There will be an hour lunch break.

This class is designed for drivers 50 and older, but is open to all drivers over 18.

Call (928) 472-9290 to register. AARP member registration is $15 per person; nonAARP registration is $20 (cash or check on day of class).

There are no tests. Simply sign up and learn. Plus, you may get a great discount on your car insurance.

Tickets are now on sale for the annual female SuperStars! dinner show at the Payson Elks Lodge.

Enjoy an evening dining on either roast beef or rosemary chicken and hear some of the Rim Country’s most talented female singers.

The event is at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Payson Elks, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, and the cost is only $20 per person. This event is open to the public. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 25. For more information, call the Lodge at (928) 474-2572.

Wine Around the Library

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library in Pine will be holding its 2nd Wine Around the Library Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4 p.m. until sunset inside the library.

Tickets are now on sale for $20 per person and sponsorships for $100 are still available. Those purchasing sponsorships for the event will receive two tickets for the festivities.

This is a great opportunity to see your library in a different setting by enjoying wine and cheese while visiting with friends and neighbors. For tickets, stop by the library; for more information, call the library at (928) 476-3678.

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Looking ahead

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Business workshop: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 600 E. Hwy. 260

• Veterans Benefits Counselor at DES: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (602) 627-3261 for appointment.

• 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.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley

• Northern Gila County Fair: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Payson Event Center • Community Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 507 W. Wade Lane • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race: Pre-race events including Italian feast; free campsite opens at noon, 6000 Bradshaw Dr. in Pine

• Northern Gila County Fair: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Payson Event Center • Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race: all day, 6000 Bradshaw Dr., Pine • Free Appliance and Metal Discard Day: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Buckhead Mesa Landfill • Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Peter and Wendy”: 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Payson High School Longhorn Theatre

• Northern Gila County Fair: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Payson Event Center • Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race: Post-race activities, 6000 Bradshaw Dr. in Pine • Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public

September 15 • Zane Grey program: 1 p.m., Rim Country Museum, Green Valley Park September 19 • Community Yard Sale: 7 a.m. to noon, 800 W. Main St. • Justice McNeeley Charity Quad Poker Run: 8 a.m., 6112 W. Hardscrabble Mesa Road, Pine • First Responders Recognition Day: 10:30 to 4:00, Mount Cross Church • Pins for Paws Humane Society Fundraiser: 3:30 p.m., Beeline Bowl

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Time Out ready for ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ by

Alexis Bechman

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The Time Out Shelter, Inc. will mark its 22nd year in Payson Oct. 25 and on Thursday the Payson Town Council declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The shelter is the only domestic violence and emergency facility in Rim Country.

Last year, between July 1 and June 30, the shelter helped 150 women and children needing a place to stay to escape a violent or abusive situation.

Time Out also helped five women and their children in their transitional housing program, which helps families get back on their feet.

In addition, Time Out helped 150 community members, including eight men, one who needed emergency shelter. There is no domestic violence shelter for men in Payson, but Time Out occasionally takes

them in when needed.

The shelter is always in need of donations to keep up with demand.

On Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Time Out is taking over Pirate’s Hideaway mini golf center for a fundraiser. Games, raffles, a dunk tank, costume contest, silent auction, Junction 87 band and more will take place throughout the day. For tickets, call the shelter at 928-472-8007.

Homeowners reluctant to sell due to prices, uncertainty From page 1A combination of these factors.”

Potts estimates 1,000 longterm rental properties remain available.

“The majority of single family properties are owner managed, so a rough estimation is that there are somewhere up to a 1,000 rental homes in the market with somewhere around 25 homes available to be leased at any one time in the current market (which is a very low vacancy rate),” he said.

The HomeServices survey did not determine whether the rentals investors had were long-term or short-term rentals.

However, the short-term rental market led by companies such as Airbnb and VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owners) has changed the face of many destination communities — except Rim Country.

Potts said his research shows only 50 or 70 weekend rentals available in Rim Country.

“To my knowledge, for which I have no clear statistical source, there are probably 50 to 70 weekend rentals in the market,” he said. “That’s from seeing about 35 or so on VRBO (the numbers vary depending on the requested dates) and around 25 on AirBnB.com ....

They are the most used sites for short-term rentals. To my knowledge, there are no brokerages engaged in short-term rentals at this time.”

Potts said the BerkshireHathaway HomeServices survey suggests sellers need more education on whether to list their homes. Fifty-five percent of those surveyed said they would seriously consider listing their property if they had more information.

“Education is essential in today’s market,” said HSF Affiliates CEO Gino Blefari.

“The stage is set for real estate professionals to connect with consumers, learn their needs and concerns and determine the best way for sellers and buyers to capitalize on the opportunities that exist today.”

College to seek grant to provide job skills to county inmates by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

The Arizona Department of Corrections will issue a grant in 2016 to educators to train county inmates on workforce skills — and Gila Community College hopes to help.

Senior Dean Stephen Cullen announced

on Sept. 3 that he has already started gathering data and reaching out to local businesses to see what sort of skills the local marketplace seeks to write a grant.

“I have been in the process of writing a grant now,” he said. “What we are proposing is a number of workforce training programs.”

At the state level, the ADOC already

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The Payson Rimstones Rock Club will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. The board meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m., with the general meeting beginning at 3:30.This month’s speaker will be Dick Zimmerman, who will be discussing the various pseudo morphs such as those found in the area of the Camp Verde salt mines.

Breast Cancer Support The area’s Breast Cancer Support Group meets in the Common Room of the Senior Apartments, 311 S. McLane (blue building by the high school).

The group meets from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting is Sept. 10.

Members are having a small ceremony, releasing balloons to remember those members who have lost their battle with cancer.

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Membership in Lions is open to all adults interested in giving something back to their community. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Payson Airport.

Mountain Village Foundation The Mountain Village Foundation meets every second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. to socialize,

reduce recidivism (or continuing a life of crime that lands people back in jail),” writes the ADOC on its website. “These programs are arranged to assist offenders in gaining skills which lead to productive and practical work experiences while within the correctional setting and the transition back into the community upon release.” (https://corrections.az.gov/

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workforce-development) Cullen said that in speaking with the head of the Gila County Department of Corrections, he learned the system currently has no workforce training.

So he’s seeking input from local businesses. “We have also put together a short list of partners in terms of what their needs are for training,” he said.

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with the meeting at 6 p.m.

The foundation’s mission is to help the children in need in Pine and Strawberry; sometimes it also provides a helping hand to a family in need.

The group has several fund-raisers a year. To learn more, call (928) 476-5940 for meeting place.

Donations, by check, may be sent to Mountain Village Foundation, P.O. Box 715, Pine, AZ 85544.

Payson Tea Party

The Payson Tea Party will host Dr. Bill Mennen from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260.

Mennen holds a doctorate in management and organizational leadership. He graduated in 2013 and has since founded a company called LeadNewGen™ Consulting LLC. He is also a 20-year veteran of the U. S. Air Force, a researcher and a published author.

He will talk about understanding why the cultural values of the Millennial Generation are significantly different from Baby Boomers and Generation X. “Comprehending these humanistic elements can help us capture the Millennial Generation’s attention and influence their beliefs about society, business, and government,” Mennen says.

For more information, call (928) 951-6774.

Unity World Day of Prayer service

“Pray up your life; Pray up your world” is the theme of this year’s Unity World Day of Prayer. Unity Church of Payson is holding its 4th annual World Day of Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10.

This year’s service in Payson will be a meditative and uplifting experience with Native, Gaelic, Hebrew and Christian prayers, and a chance to offer individual prayers as well.

Unity of Payson meets at the Central Arizona Board of Realtors, 600 E. Highway 260, Suite 14, across from Tiny’s Restaurant.

For more on Unity of Payson, go online to www.unityofpayson.org or call (928) 478-8515.

Unity of Payson plans classes Unity of Payson is offering a series of three classes addressing Miguel Ruiz’ book “The Four Agreements” Sunday afternoons, Sept. 13, 20 and 27. These four agreements — not taking things personally and not making assumptions — can help individuals achieve greater peace and love in their lives. This is coupled with releasing agreements or ways of living that no

longer serve us.

To register for the course, email unityofpayson@gmail.com or leave a message at (928) 478-8515. The class will be held at the Payson Community Kids space. For more information, www.unityofpayson. org or unityofpayson@gmail.com

P.E.O. meeting

Chapter DF of the P.E.O. Sisterhood meets at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 at the Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson. The program is “The Girls of Summer.” Visiting P.E.O.s are welcome. For further information, call Annie at (928) 478-2083.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The September meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11 in the conference room of the Payson Public Library.

The speaker will be Gillian Morse, Arizona State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who will be Gillian Morse making her official state visit to the Mogollon Chapter.

The DAR focuses on preserving American history and securing America’s future through education and patriotism. Women age 18 and older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, are eligible for membership. Prospective members and guests are welcome at all meetings.

For further information, please contact Regent Kathy Farrell at (928) 472-9752 or Registrar Cathy Boone at (928) 474-3960.

Fuel Reduction group’s trail work schedule

The Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee’s trail cleaning and maintenance program continues through September with the following schedule: • Saturday, Sept. 12, all day: Don’t forget to volunteer for the Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race.

• Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. noon: Meet at the Pine Trailhead.

Bring own lunch/snacks/water.

• Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. -noon: Meet at the Pine Trailhead; the group will partner with volunteers

from the Arizona Trail Association on a Highline reroute. Bring own lunch/snacks/water.

HAM group meets

Amateur Radio Operators (HAMS) and any who are interested in becoming a HAM operator are encouraged to join Tonto Amateur Radio Association (TARA) the second Saturday of each month.

The group meets at the Payson Library Community Room at 9 a.m. for a business meeting and a program of interest. There is also a meeting the last Saturday of each month for a breakfast and socialization.

Club members participate in community projects and are known for providing emergency communications during natural disasters. Please see the website for more information: www.TontoRadio.org.

Mothers of Preschoolers

A new ministry, Mothers of Preschoolers, meets from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Payson First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway.

Find a place for support, encouraging relationships and practical help. Childcare is provided.

For details, call (928) 474-5890, (619) 990-2025 or (928) 274-3002; or go online to mops.org/payson-mops.

Write Your Story

This is a group of people who want to get their life story written for their family. The group meets from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays at 215 N. Beeline Highway, the home of Banner Payson Seniors.

Members share a little of what they have written as an incentive to keep writing.

Bridge results

Bridge results for Wednesday, Sept. 2 were: Ruth Aucott and Judy Fox, N/S, Flo Moeur and Joan Young, E/W, first; Diane Bricker and Kathy Salvaggio, N/S, Sharon Vaplon and Hallie Jackman, E/W, second; Dot and Ed Koshinski, N/S, Mike McGlothin and Harry Young, E/W third.

For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at (928) 474-0287.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help others recover from alcoholism. For more information on local meetings, call (928) 474-3620.

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Gila County Superior Court back to full strength More Payson hearings possible now that Chambers has been sworn in by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

After several months of getting by with just two judges, Gila County Superior Court got a little help. Bryan Chambers on Monday was sworn in as the new Division I judge.

In April, longtime Division I judge Peter Cahill retired.

Governor Doug Ducey appointed Chambers, an attorney with the Gila County Attorney’s Office for the past 23 years. Chambers will serve the remainder of Cahill’s term, which runs through 2016.

Chambers said he then plans to run for election. He had planned to run for the seat even before Cahill retired.

Chambers will now help sitting Division II judge Tim Wright and pro tempore judge Gary Scales

handle the caseload. Wright said he is glad Chambers is joining the bench, especially since he and Scales have been busy juggling cases with Cahill gone.

“Some days, I spend half of it in Payson hearing cases and then the afternoon in Globe,” he said.

Wright, formerly Payson’s town attorney, took office in January after winning the election, winning praise from court staff and attorneys for his work on the bench so far.

Wright said he has faced a steep learning curve, but court staff made the transition from attorney to judge easier, helping him understand court procedures and calendar.

Wright said Scales, a five-year veteran of the bench, has also been a great mentor.

“I am surrounded by excellent

people,” he said. “I recognize in every job I have ever had that it is the staff that makes or breaks it and we have a great staff.”

Wright said while the job is getting easier procedurally, the decisions a judge must make every day have not.

“I think that is a good thing,” he said.

Training sessions stressed the impact every hearing and decision has on people’s lives.

“When the decision remains difficult for me, I think that means I am paying attention that this is not just a number, but real people standing in front of me,” he said.

The prospect of lengthy sentences in criminal cases often makes the decision difficult.

“These are people’s lives.”

The same applies to the negotiations on pre-trial release conditions, which involves whether someone can must await trial in jail because they pose a potential danger to the community.

Auction underway to help Payson kids Online bidding at paysoncommunitykids.com is underway for Payson Community Kids’ third annual “Chair-ish Payson’s Kids Festival of Furniture and Other Fine Things.” The silent bidding online will continue until the grand finale on Sept. 21.

In addition, Native Air is sponsoring a raffle for a chance to win $1,000 in cash, and raffle tickets for $20 each or three for $50 can be purchased on the PCK website or by calling 928-478-7160.

“There are dramatic differences this year to prior years’ events,” pointed out Suzy Tubbs, PCK president. “In addition to having very creatively designed and decorated chairs and benches, there are other types of furniture such as side tables and chests of drawers. But what is really different are three new categories.”

One is Art which includes fine art paintings, handmade quilts and other unique pieces.

Another is Creative Fun where you can bid on a class of how to decorate cupcakes for you and 15 of your friends or combine a night of wine and painting your own masterpiece with 10 of your friends.

And then there are Live Auction items including a whimsical child’s playhouse, a year’s worth of services for your dog, and gourmet dinner for eight prepared by renowned chef Barbara Fenzl.

The grand finale will be held at Messinger’s community room from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“This event is very important for PCK because all of the money raised goes toward providing operating funds for the various programs offered to underserved youth in Payson,” said Tubbs.

“We offer direct assistance to our students with

reading and math. We have presentations by professionals in the community who motivate our kids to look at different opportunities.

“Because of partnerships with other community groups such as Rim Country Literacy of Payson, PCK is able to offer a range of programs.”

Photographs of all of this year’s entries in the Festival of Furniture and Other Fine Things can be viewed online and bids can be made by following the appropriate icons relating to the Chair-ish event.

“This is a win-win for our community,” said Tubbs. “The bidders receive very beautiful items created by talented artists and individuals in Payson who donate their time and talents; and Payson’s children receive much-needed support for their educational, nutritional and personal development needs.”

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Superior Court Judge Tim Wright (left) swears in Tom Chambers, appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey to fill the remainder of retiring judge Peter Cahill’s term. Chambers’ arrival brings the bench back up to full strength.

He also ponders severance of parental rights cases, when two parents contend for custody of a child.

Balancing the demands of the job has been a challenge, but one that Wright says he is enjoying.

He often gets to work at 7 a.m. and can work until 9 p.m.

When Cahill left, the demands on Wright and Scales increased

substantially.

“We have enough cases for three calendars,” he said.

“Luckily, Scales is a workhorse.”

Wright said it would be refreshing to have a third judge working.

With Chambers coming from the GCAO, however, he cannot handle any existing criminal cases because he may have information about the case he gained when

working in the county attorney’s office. Chambers will therefore work mostly on civil cases and later take on new criminal cases.

Chambers worked in the GCAO for 23 years as an attorney. He helped handle civil child support cases, felony cases, charged criminal cases and filed appellate documents. He also gave legal advice to county fire districts, the Gila County Board of Supervisors and Gila Community College.

He told the Roundup in July that above all else he wants to be a fair judge.

He chose to work as a prosecutor and not a defense attorney because defense attorneys are obligated to seek the best interests of their clients, while a prosecutor seeks justice.

“I believe that becoming a Superior Court judge will allow me to concentrate even more on justice.”

Regarding the court calendar, Cahill used to handle the majority of Payson’s criminal cases on Mondays in the Payson courtroom. Since he left, Wright and Scales have handled most of the cases out of Globe.

Long term, Wright plans to have a judge in Payson 27 days a month. Wright plans to work in Payson three days a week and Globe two days.

Scales and Chambers will alternate taking the other two days in Payson.

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Members of Banner Payson Seniors packed the most recent Lunch & Learn program to welcome Dr. Tamerut Adams, DO, to the community.

Adams specializes in internal medicine. She is board certified and will serve the primary care needs of adult and adolescent patients. Adams had to hit the ground running when she came to Payson about a month ago — her schedule is already filled into November.

Adams is a graduate of Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her residency at University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine.

Moving from the small community of Raytown, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City, Dr. Adams is looking forward to the lifestyle the Rim Country has to offer.

Dr. Adams will serve the community of Payson immediately and also support the communities of Pine and Strawberry when Banner opens a clinic in Pine in the fall.

Speaking to the seniors, Adams discussed the who, what, when, where and why of internal medicine.

What

Adams said doctors specializing in internal medicine are personal physicians who provide long-term comprehensive care in the office and the hospital. They can manage both common and

Adams said internal medicine specialists are, “Often called the ‘Doctor’s Doctor’ because they are often called upon to act as consultants to other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems.”

She said these specialists may be called internists, general internists and doctors of internal medicine.

“They are not to be confused with family physicians, family practitioners or general practitioners whose training is not solely concentrated on adults and may included surgery, obstetrics and pediatrics. However, internists can act as primary care physicians,” Adams said.

She said after their initial three years of post-graduate training, internists can choose subspecialize in one of 13 areas of medicine.

“The years an internist will subspecialize are called a fellowship and may range from one to five years. For example, cardiologists usually train for an additional three to four years in fellowship, and may subspecialize

FROM BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER Banner Medical Group (BMG) welcomed three new primary care providers to serve pediatric and adult patients in Payson and surrounding communities Aug. 1.

Tamerut Adams, DO, joins BMG and specializes in internal medicine. Adams is board certified and will serve the primary care needs of adult patients. A graduate of Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her residency at University of Missouri Kansas City School of

Medicine. Moving from the small community of Raytown, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City, Adams is looking forward to the lifestyle the Rim Country has to offer.

Adams will serve the community of Payson immediately and also support the communities of Pine and Strawberry when BMG opens a clinic in Pine in the fall.

Pediatrician Leann Olson, MD joins BMG and will provide care to children and adolescents.

She enjoys teaching her young patients healthy habits to support their well-being throughout

Who

checks, skin checks for skin cancer. I know I do,” she said.

There are times when the internist will actually be a consultant for the subspecialist, surgeon, obstetrician or family practice doctor, Adams added. Common examples include pre-operative clearance for a procedure (e.g. hip replacement, dental surgery, cesarean section) or a rash the surgeon cannot figure out in their limited post-operative visit.

complex illnesses in adolescents, adults and the elderly.

“They are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment and compassionate care across the spectrum.

They work to help patients with preventative health and complex illnesses,” she said.

Where

Adams said that no matter where an internist practices, in many cases they coordinate a patient’s care with surgeons, obstetricians and other subspecialties of medicine to bring a high level of care and management of difficult problems.

Why

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Dr. Tamerut Adams, DO specializes in internal medicine and is one of the first doctors Banner Medical Group recruited to come to the community. even further (e.g., electrophysiologists),” Adams explained.

When

Discussing when a patient should consider working with an internist, Adams said an individual could decide to have in internist become their primary care

physician at any time in their life.

“If your goal is to maintain wellness, an internist can assist you with this. Disease prevention, promotion of health, screening for diseases and cancers are some of the areas in which an internist can assist you and maintain an excellent quality of life,” Adams

said.

Additionally women’s health, substance abuse issues, mental health, nervous system and reproductive organs all can be treated by or consulted on by an internist.

“Yes, there are internists who do well woman exams, hernia

at BPMC joined Banner Medical Group. In addition, a local family nurse practitioner has chosen to move to BMG as well. Those providers include: • Michael Darnell, DO – orthopedics • Diane Scott, PA-C – orthopedics • Salvatore Gillette, DO – cardiology • Toby Paulson, DO – cardiology • Alfonso Munoz, MD – general surgery • Cynthia Booth, MD – OB/GYN

• F. Edward Waechter, MD – OB/GYN • Kim Alten, FNP-BC – family medicine To learn more about BMG providers and locations in Payson, visit www.BannerHealth.com/ BMGPayson.

Common areas treated by an internist include: pneumonia, high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, anxiety/depression, arthritis, COPD and/or asthma, preventive medicine.

Internists are required to continue their education to maintain their licenses, taking anywhere from 20 to 40 hours of training each year and testing for recertification every 10 years.

Adams said she tries to remember William Osler’s statement about the difference between a good and great doctor.

“The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.”

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their lifetimes. Dr. Olson graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb. and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital in Orange County, Calif. She and her family are moving to Payson from Phoenix.

Physician assistant Kelsey Koeppel is also a new BMG primary care provider in Payson and will serve patients of all ages. A native of Wisconsin, Kelsey was first introduced to Payson during her medical training and is excited to move to Payson and support the health of the community.

“We are thrilled to add three experienced primary care providers to our Banner Medical Group team serving Payson and the surrounding communities,” said Jim Brannon, CEO of Banner Medical Group.

“We are working diligently to recruit additional primary care providers to meet the demands of the community as well as identifying new specialists to enhance the array and depth of services we can provide to the community,” he added.

To schedule an appointment with these primary care providers: • Dr. Olson and Kelsey Koeppel, PA-C – 928-474-1714 – Banner Health Clinic, 117 E. Main St., Suite A100 • Dr. Adams – 928-472-3478 – Banner Health Clinic, 122 E. Main St., Suite A Banner Payson Medical Center (BPMC), formerly Payson Regional Medical Center, became owned and operated by parent company Banner Health Aug. 1.

On the same date, several specialists who already serve Payson and provide inpatient services

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ties and more than 3,500 total employees located in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. BMG providers serve patients in a variety of care settings. BMG primary care providers like pediatricians, internists, family medicine physicians and obstetricians/gynecologists staff Banner Health Centers and Clinics, and BMG specialists care for patients in both clinic and hospital settings.

For more information, visit www.BannerHealth.com/BMG.

Banner Payson Seniors Weekly Calendar of Events MON: Tai chi 9-10 a.m.

Computer class 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Bunco 1-3 p.m. ($3 to play) Write Your Story 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

TUES: Knitting 9-11 a.m.

Feeling Fit 10-11 a.m.

Pinochle 12-3 p.m.

Fresenius Dialysis Outreach (2nd Tuesday) Mexican Train 12-3 p.m.

12 Step Rim Country Women’s AA meeting 3-4 p.m.

WED: Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Member Lunch: Dutch Oven Cooking class with John Swenson at Rumsey Park ramada, $4. Please register early to reserve a spot.

Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lunch & Learn with Sandra Montgomery, laboratory director on blood tests.

Blood tests or chemistry panels are often ordered by your doctor. They help the doctor evaluate the body’s

electrolyte balance and determine the health of several major body organs.

Learn more about this at the Lunch & Learn program.

Mahjong 1:30-4:30 p.m.

THUR: T.O.P.S. 7-9 a.m.

Tai chi 9-10 a.m.

Widowed Women’s Grief Group (meets 1st Thursday of month, 9:30-11 a.m.)

Pinochle 12-3 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing 3-4 p.m.

Lost Loves Suicide Loss (meets 1st Thursday of month, 4-5:30 p.m.)

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Feeling Fit 10-11 a.m.

Line Dance 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Banner Payson Seniors is located at 215 N. Beeline Highway, the phone number for details and reservations for special programs is 928472-9290. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday.

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Tackling a tough subject: Mom asks if rice is safe My mom handed me a Dr. Oz column entitled, “Is arsenic in your food?”

The column had a big picture of a bowl of rice. It focused on a study done by Dartmouth College that found high levels of arsenic in rice.

She looked at me with a raised eyebrow and said, “Something for your column?”

I froze.

My mom had just looked to me as an expert. She implied I could make sense of all the research, pros and cons, and tell her what’s up with rice.

See, she loves rice. Makes it all the time.

My world turned upside down.

My mom who fed me the four food groups at every meal, who has a degree in home economics and a keen interest in nutrition, looked to me as the one with the answers. Yikes, what’s wrong with this picture?

Taking the article with shaking hands, I decided to delve into the confusing world of arsenic in rice.

I went to find the Dartmouth study first.

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Done sometime in 2012, the Dartmouth study took urine samples from 229 pregnant women after asking them the last time they had eaten rice.

The women who had eaten rice three days before the blood test had an average arsenic level in their blood 56 percent higher than those women who had not eaten rice.

I can see how this study must have fueled the investigative report Consumer Reports did in 2013. The Consumer Reports investigation found some single servings of rice and rice-based products had more arsenic than New Jersey allows in a liter of water.

Now, that’s no cause for the hysteria — but it does validate my mom’s concern.

Please note: the issue doesn’t

center on the organic arsenic found naturally in seafood, but on the inorganic arsenic that comes from the soil.

The World Health Organization says industry often uses inorganic arsenic for things like alloying agents and in the manufacture of glass, pigments, textiles, paper, metal adhesives, wood preservatives and ammunition.

The World Health Organization warned that the short-term affects of arsenic toxicity include vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

The long-term health issues include skin lesions that can lead to skin cancer, as well as cause cancer of the bladder and lungs.

All-in-all it’s bad stuff. In fact, didn’t Napoleon die of the stuff?

No wonder Mom frets.

If it’s that bad, shouldn’t the Food and Drug Administration do something about arsenic in rice?

Well, it has — sort of.

In 2013, the FDA tested 1,300 samples of rice and rice products to see if they had unacceptable levels of arsenic.

The FDA concluded that the levels of arsenic in all those prod-

Banner Payson partners with TeamHealth for emergency medicine FROM BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER As part of its commitment to continue providing exceptional emergency care and service in the Rim Country communities it serves, Banner Payson Medical Center is proud to be partnering with TeamHealth, a leading provider of outsourced physician staffing solutions for hospitals, to provide emergency medicine staffing and management services.

TeamHealth began providing services at Banner Payson on Monday, Sept. 1. Joel Betz, MD, a board certified emergency medicine physician, will serve as facility medical director for the emergency room at Banner Payson.

Through this partnership, TeamHealth will collaborate with nursing staff and medical staff at Banner Payson to maximize operational efficiency and will help to continuously enhance patient care and service. Banner Health completed its merger and acquired Banner Payson on Aug. 1.

“We’re excited to be teaming up with TeamHealth and offering this great service to the residents of Payson,” said Mike Herring, chief nursing officer of Banner Payson Medical Center.

“Banner Health is still in the early stages of owning and operating this important community resource, so to be providing this type of premier service to the local community so quickly is a testament to the excellent care that we’ve been focused on providing our residents even before the merger was completed,” Herring continued.

Located in Northern Gila County, Banner Payson Medical Center is a full-service, 44-bed community hospital offering a variety of medical specialties including rehabilitation, imaging, medical, surgical, maternity and emergency care to residents in the greater Payson area. Banner Payson is part of Banner Health, a nonprofit health care system with 29 acute-care hospitals in seven states. For more information, visit www.BannerHealth.com/

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Dr. Joel Betz, MD is the new facility medical director for the emergency room at Banner Payson. He is with TeamHealth.

Payson.

TeamHealth began providing emergency medicine services in 1972 and has since developed a vast network of experience and best practices.

Today, TeamHealth is one of the leading emergency medicine groups in the nation and offers extensive resources in emergency medicine management and provides unparalleled support for physicians and other clinicians.

JOINING THE COMMUNITY

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Banner Payson Medical Center participated in the annual rodeo parade on Main Street in Payson on Aug. 22. The Banner Payson team was represented by Mike Herring, CEO Lance Porter, Joel Betz, MD and their families as well as Sarah Boggan and Mindy Strickling. Payson has been celebrating the history and tradition of this rodeo for the past 131 years and Banner Payson was proud to be a part of this year’s event.

ucts did not represent a shortterm or immediate risk to health.

The FDA did admit, however, that it now needs to research the long-term effects of arsenic in rice.

According to Suzanne Fitzpatrick, a toxicologist researcher for the FDA, the organization has enlisted nutritionists and scientists from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, the FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research, the National Institute on Environmental Health Sciences and the Environmental Protection Agency.

So far, they have not published any results, but the agency says it has monitored arsenic levels in rice for 20 years and not seen a change in levels over that time.

Now, however, the FDA plans to use much more sophisticated tools to break out the different types of arsenic present in the rice.

All well and good.

They have to guard the nation’s food supply. I’m sure that’s stressful.

But what do I tell my mom?

I think I’ll lean on what the FDA decided to tell the public.

“The FDA’s advice for consumers, including pregnant women, infants and children, is to eat a well-balanced diet for good nutrition and to minimize potential adverse consequences from consuming an excess of any one food.”

Yep, diversify.

So, I think I’ll bring a bag of millet with me the next time I visit Mom. You know, expand her horizons and nod wisely.

I know this technique works: She used it on me often enough.

Cuban Inspired Millet From Allrecipes.com 1 carrot chopped

2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup millet 2 cups vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup cilantro, or more to taste Blend carrot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir carrot mixture, onion and green bell pepper until softened, about 10 minutes. Add millet; stir until fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.

Pour vegetable broth into millet mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until all the broth is absorbed and millet is tender, about 20 minutes.

Stir in cilantro.

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Up in the air Photos courtesy of DJ Craig

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Pete Aleshire

roundup editor

Sand Volleyball: Champions with true grit

Payson Recreation League sand volleyball concluded last week with some hot action in the deep sand. The winners of the three vs. three sand volleyball tournament was Team Trista, under the leadership of Team Manager Trista White (at right). Other teams that did well included (second place) Team Tom, with team manager Tom Nguyen; (third place) Stompin’ Stonebrinks, with team manager Arnold Stonebrink; (fourth place) Team Mandi, with team manager Mandi Willett; (fifth place) Kiss My Ace, with team manager Jake Sopeland; (sixth place) Team Todd, with team manager Todd Runyan. Payson Parks and Recreation provided the winning team photo at left. Photographer DJ Craig captured some of the action in the morning round robin games (above), following a double-elimination tournament. For information about the leagues and programs available through Payson Parks and Recreation, contact Courtney Spawn, recreation coordinator, at 928-472-5113 or cspawn@paysonaz.gov

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Heartbreaker.

The Longhorns boys soccer team started the season last week with one of those games they make movies about — except for the one-point victory when the smoke cleared went to archrival and hope-crusher Snowflake after an epic overtime matchup.

Rebuilding from the loss of a veteran lineup last season, the Longhorns played their hearts out.

They struggled with their powerhouse nemesis from the start, going down 2-0 at halftime.

But they regrouped, got tough and charged into the second half behind the steady leadership and dazzling endurance and footwork by Gerardo Moceri — with the solid backing of Gabe Hernandez.

Moceri made first team all-section last year and has turned in stand-out play in his three seasons with the Longhorns.

Hernandez last year was named honorable mention on the all-state team last year.

They outscored the tenacious Lobos 2-0 in the second half, ending the regulation time with a tie.

That sent the game into overtime.

The Longhorns scraped, scrapped

and clawed — but Snowflake came through under pressure with a final goal.

The Longhorns ended their first game of the season with a tough 4-3 loss. But they demonstrated their grit and team cohesion in a game scripted like a sports movie — except for the bummer ending.

Well, bummer from a Longhorn point of view.

The Longhorns should have a better night on Sept. 9 when they play Camp Verde.

But then they’ll face some tough teams at the Show Low Invitational Sept.

11-13.

The season doesn’t offer the reconstituted team much time to gel. Ten seniors graduated from last year’s thrilling squad, when Payson went 6-1 and finished in the eight-team section second to Chino Valley.

This year, Payson will play in the realigned nine-team section 1 — with Chino Valley left behind in Section 3.

The program has gained legs, with a new feeder program established now in the middle school.

Still, the tough loss for in the first game of the season will test the concentration and resiliency of the team.

Hopefully, they’ll focus on the guts they demonstrated in their comeback against the odds in the second half — rather than the final score.

Soccer season off to rough start with heartbreaker tiebreaker

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Tuesday, September 8, 2015

‘Hero of public education’ honored Safeway manager Dan Dillon pillar of support for schools

Safeway Manager Dan Dillon keeps showing up.

Not only does he volunteer day in and day out in the schools, but he also has hosted many events outside the supermarket — and repeatedly convinced the corporation to make donations to the schools.

So he made a natural choice as the district’s first local “Hero of Public Education (HOPE)” honoree.

The Payson School Board gave him a plaque and a huge vote of thanks at its last meeting, part of the Arizona School Boards Association’s statewide effort to encourage local districts to honor people who contribute to schools.

Dillon has contributed hugely to local schools. Among other things, he organizes an annual fundraising golf tournament, helps pay for band instruments, cheer uniforms, the grad night lock-in, sports equipment, acoustic upgrades, and many more district needs.

Dillon has also shared his customer service training with district employees, an area for which his Safeway store is known. He was presented with the HOPE certificate at a governing board meeting on Aug. 24.

The HOPE campaign was created and launched by the Arizona School Boards Association as the annual theme to kick off 2015. The campaign spotlights educators, parents, legislators, business partners and community members who inspire and unconditionally influence students throughout Arizona.

The Arizona School Boards Association is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting elected local governance of public education and continuous improvement of student success by providing leadership and

Mostly sunny; 30% chance for rain

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92/60 Thursday

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89/60 Friday

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93/59 Saturday

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Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com

Payson Statistics DATE H Aug. 28 93 Aug. 29 95 Aug. 30 92 Aug. 31 90 Sept. 1 85 Sept. 2 87 Sept. 3 87 Sept. 4 81 Sept. 5 81 Sept. 6 90 Sept. 7 89

L PRECIP. 57 57 60 62 0.03 67 0.04 61 56 55 57 58 57 0.07

Precipitation 2015 thru today 14.61 30-year Average through Sept.

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Sept. 2015 0.11 Sept. Avg. 2.13

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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MED-HIGH

8.4 8.7 9.5 9.4

Dominant pollen: Ragweed, Elm, Chenopods High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer

from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe

during days with high pollen levels.

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

individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season.

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

allergy-suffering public.

Source: pollen.com

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Safeway Manager Dan Dillon (holding certificate) became the first “Hero of Education” recognized by the Payson School Board last week. On hand to present the award were (left to right) board members Angie Prock, Jim Quinlan, Shirley Dye, Sheila DeSchaaf, Barbara Underwood and Superintendent Greg Wyman. assistance to school district governing boards statewide. ASBA represents more than 1,000

roundup staff reporter

It’s official: Payson is cool.

And now the entire state will know.

On Thursday, the Payson Town Council approved combining the town’s slogan, “Arizona’s Cool Mountain Town,” with the existing tree logo.

While the town has proclaimed its “cool” status since 2008 when the council adopted the slogan to drum up tourism, the slogan will now be proudly stamped everywhere the town logo is placed, including to all materials sent to the state.

The town’s old slogan was “A Mountain Town with a Western Heritage,” adopted by an earlier council soon after the town’s 124th anniversary. That logo tried to capture the mountain themes with a whiff of cowboys and the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo.

Cameron Davis, director of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, proposed changing the slogan after analyzing the town’s recre-

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ation site. He noted in 2008 the most popular page on the site was “mountain recreation.”

The next most popular pages involved trails,

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events, accommodations, camping and other outdoor recreation topics. The page about the rodeo came in far down the list.

Davis was again behind this year’s change.

He asked the council to merge the town logo, a squiggly green tree with the words Payson, and the cool slogan.

“Our goal here is to help people not only visually recognize the Town of Payson logo, but also position the Town of Payson’s benefits, outcome and experience in the minds of the people who see it,” Davis wrote the council in a memo.

Davis pointed out that Nike’s swoosh logo is accompanied often by the slogan “Just Do It.” Chevy used the slogan “Like a Rock,” to market its trucks.

Davis believes combining the two elements will help the town better brand itself.

On the Roundup’s Facebook page users overall supported the change.

“Looks good, I like the add on,” one person wrote.

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The Town of Star Valley has some big-ticket items on its “to do” list in the coming months.

The town council was given a preview at its Sept. 1 meeting by Town Manager Tim Grier.

Grier said on average, the town brings in $66,450 each month over its regular operating expenses. It carefully budgets its cash reserves, Community Development Block Grant and other monies to cover the big costs in excess of regular expenses.

Coming into August, the town had $1.11 million available; $120,000 of that went to one of its ongoing CDBG projects; $8,100

went to the Meals on Wheels/ Senior Ridership program; and $51,000 was spent on the continuing work to improve the low water crossing on Sprague Ranch Road.

The town also had $66,450 in revenue to add to the budget, leaving the balance at $994,641 going into September.

This month another $51,000 will go to the Sprague project.

The town should have $1.014 million available in November, but will have to pay half its contract for law enforcement to Gila County — a total of $191,500.

Come December, the town will also have to pay a $25,000 bill for its annual audit and then in January fork out $100,000 to buy the Lumberman’s Well.

That should leave the town with

Schools seeking withheld funding From page 1A Settlement talks between the state and the school districts that brought the lawsuit broke down in August. In response, 17 organizations last week demanded the governor and Legislature follow the law.

Wyman said giving inflation payments to schools will make more of a difference in the future.

“Over the long-term, it will be very important ... because the money will increase the Base Support Level (BSL),” he said.

“It is like compounding interest.

This is why it is such an important reason for the settlement and probably why they could not come to an agreement .... The impact

of this additional money on the funding formula provides a stable source of money that school districts can now use to plan for the future. It will not necessarily move Arizona up in the overall funding of public education, but it will stop the backwards slide of funding.”

Ducey has so far not made a response to the organizations or commented on the breakdown in talks. He has, however, proposed a plan to take more money from the state land trust for the next 10 years. The proposal requires voter approval — probably in 2016. It would provide an extra $300 million annually — about one-third of what the Legislature has cut in the past few years.

$897,697 at the start of February, Grier reported.

Five different contractors bid to do the Sprague Ranch Road low water crossing construction. The low bidder was D.D. Haught Inc. of Star Valley, owned and operated

by Samuel “Hooter” Haught. Also bidding were Sunrise, Standard Construction, Hunter Contracting and Intermountain West.

In other business, the council awarded a street maintenance contract to Roy Haught Excavating Inc., also of Star Valley. The company will handle both the town’s general maintenance and basic road projects.

None of the work can exceed $200,000, according to the contract documents.

Also bidding for the contract were Banicki Construction, Tempe; E.W. Parker LLC, St. Johns; InterMountain West Civil Constructors, Inc., Mesa; and Woodruff Construction, Phoenix.

The council also extended Grier’s contract as the town’s manager and attorney.

APS also made a presentation on the work it does around power poles to reduce fire danger by removing vegetation within 10 feet of the pole. This also allows the company safe access to the poles.

The Star Valley Town Council also approved a proclamation on behalf of Time Out, Inc., declaring October 2015 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257 Order: 10076605 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Gila County Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Career Opportunities

and

Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd For Information regarding Open Positions Globe & Payson

YARD SALES 2. Rummage Sale to Benefit Aussie & Friends Rescue, Not a Non-Profit Australian Shepherd Rescue and Re-Home: 806 W. Longhorn Rd. (Powell Place), Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11 & 12 from 9am to 1pm: Terrific Bargains; Something for Everyone!

Bake Sale and Much More!

Donations Welcome; For information or pickup call Jane @ 928-472-8430 3. 701 N Chaparral Pines Dr, (Drive Past the Guard Shack and Follow the Signs). Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11 & 12 from 7am to 3pm: NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE! Furniture, Clothes, Shoes, Jewelry, Kitchen Items, Antiques and Misc.

4. CHARITY YARD SALE 1008 N. Beeline Highway, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11 & 12 from 8am to Noon: Golf Clubs/Bags, Iron Gate, Large Beveled Mirror (36x54), Double Sink w/Fixtures, Collectibles, Misc. Tools, Household, Books, etc.

Proceeds support projects for Shriner’s Hospitals.

5. 831 W. Payson Parkway, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11 & 12 starting at 7am.

Rigar Vacuum Cleaner, Coleman Sleeping Bags, Patio Chairs, Chain Saw and Misc. Household Items.

6. 216 N. Stagecoach Pass, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11 & 12 from 8am to 2pm: Furniture, Small Kitchen Appliances, Kitchenware, Bedding; Too Much to List!

7. 1306 W. Rim Drive, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 11 & 12 from 7am to 2pm: HUGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE! Furniture, Bikes, Nice Clothes, Books & DVDs, Seasonal Decor, Gift Items, Snow Gear, Kids Things; Something for Everyone!

9. Sale at Deer Born Dr. (off E. Phoenix) Sept. 11-12. 7:00am to ?

(472-2264) W. iron floor lamps, small appliances, household, linens, CD audio books, clothes, games, puzzles, scrapbook and craft, cookbooks, plants.

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr, Good Body, Runs Good, Rack & Pinon Leaks, $1100. 928-595-0236

CARS

Order: 10073430 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20123185 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

1976 Jeep CJ-5, Original 4 cylindar engine, Runs Good, Looks Good, $2800. 928-595-0236

TRUCKS 1995 Ford F-250 XLT Extended Cab, PS, PB, PW, Bed Liner, $3,550.obo or Trade for ??

928-472-4792

PAYSON Please pick-up an application and learn of the opportunities available at your McDonald’s today.

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com

CONSTRUCTION Apprentice Electrician Construction Experience Preferred, Residential and Commercial experience needed, Reliable Transportation, AZ Drivers License and insurance preferred. 928-474-8278.

EDUCATION PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Technology Specialist II Salary $13.42 - $24.88 Submit Classified Application and Résumé to Human Resources 902 West Main, Payson, Arizona 85541 P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 (928) 472-5739 (928) 472-2013 - FAX Download application at: www.pusd.k12.az.us

GENERAL

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination call the Arizona Attorney General’s Office

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Part time front office position 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!

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

SUBWAY: Apply within,

Bashas Shopping Center, 128 E. Hwy. 260. Energetic People Come Join Our Crew! PT/FT, Monthly Bonuses. $50. Sign-up Bonus, Vacation Pay.

SERVICES CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

New Homes,Remodels,Decks, Painting, Garages, Wood/Tile Floors, Affordable Prices, Don 928-978-1996, Lic. & Bonded, Res. Lic.#ROC185345 Commercial Lic.#ROC182282 In Payson Area 35 years

HANDYMAN A AFFORDABLE 1 HANDYMAN Custom Quality Home Maintenance Repairs & Remodeling Trades Master Whatever Needs Done!

Steve @ 928-978-4861 Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling!

Senior Discount: 928-478-6139

CBI Inc. is hiring for EMT & Ind. Licensed Counselors Great Benefit package, Tuition Assistance and SIGN ON BONUS for Licensed Social Workers or Counselors Send resumes: recruiting@cbridges.com

HEALTH CARE

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

Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823 Robin H.

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Apartments For Rent

Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming.

All work affordable.

Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor

Cool off at ASPEN COVE!

LEGAL SERVICES ad attached

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Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

Need Medical Experience?

PhysAssist Scribes is Interviewing/Hiring/Training Medical Scribes to work at Payson Regional Medical Center. Hourly Compensation, Healthcare Benefits and 401(k) offered. Work in the ER with Physicians and document medical records. Apply Online at www.iamscribe.com or email your resume to Cole.Swiney@iamscribe.com.

Experience Front Office Medical Assistant Must have knowledge of insurance, prior authorizations and willing to travel to other offices 1 day a week.

Strong computer skills a must.

Please fax resume to 928-474-0171

JOE - 970-1873 HOME SERVICES

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Gift Certificates Available

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LANDSCAPING

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HIRING: RN with IV Skills Nurse Practitioner, PAC & Medical Typest: Excel & Word.

Pay-D.O.Experience Send Resume & References Required: Speciality Clinic PO Box 1463, Payson, 85547

COMPLETE YARD & GARDEN CLEANUPS, DEBRIS REMOVED, REASONABLE; PAYSON LIC. 928-474-5932 Cell 928-951-3734 not.lic.contr.

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Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Home Maitenance Available. Call 928-282-3118 Mention this add and get 10% Off!

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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 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 INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187 Mead Ranch, N. of Payson, 166 Mntn Vw Terrace, 2Br/1Ba, 0.5 acre, fenced yard, 2-car carport, Appliances Included, short walk to National Forest & views of Mogollon Rim. F.S.B.O. $149,000.

Sue Nee 602-451-0693.

HOMES FOR RENT Pine Prudential Rentals x3

2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly

ASPEN COVE

801 E. FRONTIER ST. #46, PAYSON, AZ 85541

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com

Patricia Rockwell

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 609 S. BEELINE HWY. PAYSON, AZ 85541 474-5276

www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

1104 S. Elk Ridge, 4BD, 3BA. . . . . . . . . . $2000 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 . . . . . . . . . . $925 502 E. McKamey St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . $895 1101 N. Carefree Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . $750 204 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

Nice 1Br/1Ba & Loft Apts.

New Paint, Either Unit, $450.mo in Quiet Adult Community, Just Came Available, Call Debbie, 608-359-2071

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

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE

Independently Owned & Operated

Rental #1: 1Br/Ef-Kitchen, Patio, on 2.5 Acres, Extremely Nice, Peaceful & Beautiful Grounds, $785.

Pine Crest Apartments 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Storage Unit, Laundry & BBQ, $525.mo + Dep. 928-363-1046 Positively : : :Payson:

Summers are cool:at

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Forest Hills Condominiums :

333 N. McLane :

Relax by our cool swimming pool Large 1-2 Bedrooms

Wood Burning Fireplace Washer & Dryer • Covered Parking • Pet Friendly Close to Rumsey Park & Library

Call Caroline 928-472-6055 Wonderful One Person Studio Apt.over looking East Verde River, private deck,storage shed, W/D smoking/pets-no, references, $495.mo + dep.

Lease 928-474-9161

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Rental #2: Lease Prestigious 2Br Complete Top Floor, Furnished, Regular $1595. Reduced Rent only $785. if you cook some & keep tidy; One orTwo Tidy Ladies Call: 928-978-6505

MOBILES FOR RENT 2Br Mobile for Rent, Roosevelt/Tonto Basin Area, $500.mo + Dep. 928-300-7161

MOBILE/RV SPACES 1Br/1Ba, (Furnished) $350.mo & Up; Free Laundry On-site, Utility Dep. Water/Trash Included, Spaces $200.mo 602-502-0020

MOBILES/RVS FOR RENT Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park, For rent: 3 bed room mobile home with optional washer/dryer $800.00, Travel trailers $550.00

Commercial Use Building Aprox: 900sf, w/Big 10x12 Bay Door off Hwy 260, Star Valley, Rent Negotiable, 928-595-0402 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

Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

HOME REPAIRS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

OakLeaf Yardworks

HAULING

landscape services-pick up 2014 SELL YOUR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don’t have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800394-1597 (AzCAN)

LANDSCAPING

JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

ER Medical Scribe

2004 Toyota Tacoma 2x4, Red, AT, V6, Dependable, Original Owner, New Seats & Carpet, $11,800. No Reasonable Offer Refused, 928-595-0402

HEALTH CARE

AZCLDP #81438

CPES Is Hiring!

Join our friendly Team

McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth.

The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour.

Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

All State has an employment opportunity in their Administrative Service area for a PT Administrative Personnel. We offer competitive base salary and benefits. Interested individuals should e-mail resumes including references to avidallstate@yahoo.com Strong computer skills background is recommended.Ad info

Banner Health Clinic - Payson Seeking a Medical Assistant for our family practice providers Please apply at BannerHealth.com Job#149022

Prior Authorization/Medical Billing/Collections Medical Billing receiving prior authorizations for residents, work directly with insurance companies; collections of past due claims; general office procedures; continuing authorization reviews;experience preferred; email your resume to: nancys@rimcountryhealth.com Or pick up application at 807 West Longhorn, Payson, No phone calls, please.

ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL

Z51 Coupe Excellent Condition. 383 motor with less than 5000 miles.. $5500.

480-816-0866 amaca@cox.net.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.gilacountyaz.gov Order: 10077450 Cust: -Rim Country Health art#: 20128928 Class: Healthcare Size: 2.00 X 3.00

EMPLOYMENT

Get the best results!

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

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE Show Low/Pines, Double wide 3Br/2Ba w/1Acre $68,500.OBO 602-402-4111

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 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

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 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

RENTALS Apartment For Rent

Now Renting!

Canal Senior Apartments 807 S. Westerly Road Payson, AZ 85541 INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Independent, vibrant living located off Historic Main Street and just down the road from Senior Center.

Home-like setting and big smiles from our professional staff. We offer spacious 1 an 2 bedroom apartment homes. For 25 years Syringa Property Management has been creating cheerful communities for individuals who want to enjoy an independent and enriching retirement.

See Manager for details Phone (928) 468-5650 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298

“Take advantage of our monthly rent discount program and take $100 off your monthly rent!” Pets are welcome, within walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry, Shower, Wifi, and Game room Call Shawn at 928-474-2406 Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park, For Rent: Really nice and clean 3 Bedroom Manufactured Home with a/c, on large corner lot with optional new washer/dryer $700.00* Cozy economical Travel Trailers $380.00* Newly remodeled 1 Bedroom APT, knotty pine walls with covered patio $550.00* RV Spaces $256.55 mo

REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

and soon to be available 1 bedroom apt $650.00, RV Spaces $256.55.mo

Pets are welcome, within walking distance to downtown Payson, with onsite Manager, Laundry, Shower, Wifi, and Pool room Call Shawn at 928-474-2406 (*prices reflect our monthly rent discount program)

WANTED TO RENT Very Dependable Retired Man, Looking for Rent to Own Small 2Br Home or Double Wide Trailer in nice part of Payson, on Private lot. 704-477-9293

Sell it fast!

CLASSIC ONE-OF-A-KIND 1-Bdrm Duplex,Close to Hospital.

Rock Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Fenced Yard. $595/mo.

Credit Report & Deposit Req. Owner/Agent 480-649-0005 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

You’ll find a receptive audience for sales with an ad in the Payson Roundup classifieds!

CALL THE PAYSON ROUNDUP at 474-5251 or drop in 708 N. BEELINE

PAYSON ROUNDUP

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 as Instrument 3/19/2007 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. Purported Street Address: 370 FOURTH ST, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 208-05-356 Original Principal Balance: $61,350.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): LEROY A CONTRERAS, MARRIED JULIA CONTRERAS, MARRIED 370 FOURTH ST, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) Sales Line: 645-7711 714-730-2727 Login to: w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m AZ-15-674146-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY 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 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

LEGAL NOTICES Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0089573 8/25/2015 9/1/2015 9/8/2015 9/15/2015 15897: 9/8, 9/11, 9/15/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: BLUE MOON CONTRACTING LLC File No. L20235889 II. The address of the known place of business is: 4226 S. Pine Creek Canyon Rd., Pine, AZ 85544.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Ivan Brennon McLaws, PO Box 1642, Pine, AZ 85544.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers.

The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Ivan Brennon McLaws, (x) manager, (x) member, 4226 S. Pine Creek Canyon Rd., Pine, AZ 85544.

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 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 attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this State, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer or otherwise plead until the expiration of forty (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

LEGAL NOTICES needing accommodation or his/her counsel at least three (3) judicial days in advance of a scheduled proceeding.

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 15915: 9/8/2015 NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE, TONTO NATIONAL FOREST. The Peak Commercial Fuelwood Sales are located within T8N, R14E, Sections 31 and 32, G&SRBM, Gila County, Arizona.

The Forest Service will open sealed bids in public at the Payson Ranger District 1009 E. Highway 260 Payson AZ 85541 at 02:00 p.m. local time on October 8, 2015 for an estimated volume of 52 CCF of live Alligator and other Juniper fuelwood in two (2) sales marked or otherwise designated for cutting. The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Interested parties may obtain a prospectus from the office listed below. A prospectus, bid form, and complete information concerning the timber, the conditions of sales, and submission of bids is available to the public from the Payson Ranger District, 1009 E. Highway 260, Payson, AZ (928) 474-7900.

The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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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tournament action The Longhorns girls volleyball team contended with 10 other teams at a tournament in Payson on Friday. For complete results, see Friday’s Roundup.

Forests suffering From page 1A on putting out fires in overstocked, drought-prone forests, concluded an international research review led by the University of California, Berkeley. The Forest Service and other agencies should give up on the hopeless effort to prevent forest fires and instead emphasize thinning and prescribed burns.

Meanwhile, counties and towns should adopt building codes that enable communities to survive wildfires — both by not building in the most fire-prone areas and by making buildings in existing communities harder to set on fire.

Building codes and land use policies in Rim Country largely fly in the face of that advice.

Gila County has approved many small, isolated subdivisions surrounded by thick, overgrown forests. But neither Gila County nor Payson have adopted the kinds of fire-adapted building codes the study recommends.

The researchers concluded that policymakers should treat the threat of wildfires more like they now treat the threat of earthquakes. They know they can’t prevent earthquakes — so instead they make building and land use decisions that will minimize the damage when the inevitable happens.

Meanwhile, another study predicts the death of millions of trees across the West due to the combination of drought, rising temperatures and infestations by bark beetles and other insects.

The researchers published their findings in New Phytologist.

The researchers hope to produce a better way to predict when a combination of factors will produce the kind of mass forest dieoff that has killed an estimated 12 million trees in California during the current drought.

Although Arizona has enjoyed a near-normal year as a result of

the El Niño warming of sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Pacific, California, Oregon and Washington continue to suffer through “exceptional” drought conditions. More than a million acres worth of mega-fires continue to burn in those states this year.

The research suggests that higher temperatures can dramatically increase the impact of drought on trees — and a drought can dramatically increase the trees’ vulnerability to things like bark beetles.

Such a combination of factors can cause episodes of widespread tree deaths.

For instance, the combination of high temperatures, low soil moisture and bark beetles killed swathes of pine forests in Colorado — causing a steep drop in property values.

The same message emerged from a study by the Pacific Southwest Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service, published in the journal Science.

The researchers predicted “mega-disturbances” that will convert forests to scrub growth and grasslands without a big change in management strategies.

Management based on 20th century forest conditions in places like Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington won’t work in the 21st century, with higher temperatures and longer, more severe drought, the researchers concluded.

Co-author Nathan Stephenson, an ecologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, said many forests are already showing the effects of the warming temperatures with an inexorable increase in tree deaths. But he warned that the increase in “mega-disturbances” like giant fires, bark beetle infestations and severe drought will prove to be “a game-changer for how we plan for the future.”

Jaber Abawi, M.D., M.R.C.P.

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