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Big change on campus by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Julia Randall Elementary has long celebrated the positive with HERO assemblies, but now teachers and staff have amped up the positive behavior feedback with stunning results.

Not a surprise to researchers at the University of Arizona.

They will present findings at the American Evaluation Association’s annual meeting in November after studying the positive responses to a program from Tucson called Kind Campus.

The program focuses on kindness and compassion.

“Kindness really is a learned skill,” said Amy Collinsworth, the marketing and communications director for Ben’s Bells Project, in an article on the organization that conceived and manages the Kind Campus program in Tucson.

While JRE does not participate in that program, staff says the school has seen remarkable results

Photo courtesy of DJ Craig

The Northern Gila County Fair last weekend drew visitors and residents to marvel at the bewilderment of events, including these kids reacting to a bunch of bugs. For photos, see page 10A.

in their program, which teaches “intentional kindness.”

Teachers and staff have seen children who posed repeated behavioral problems turn a corner, becoming happy to be at school and excelling.

Referrals to the principal’s office have declined.

Bullying has decreased and classroom management has improved.

The culture at the school has lightened up significantly. Students beam at each other in the hallways. As Guidance Counselor Lori Standifird passes by, they run up to give her a hug or offer her a high-five.

Standifird says she has never seen anything like this in the eight years she has worked at the district.

“Nothing else we tried had such results,” she said, “but Mrs. Scoville is all about the positive.”

Linda Scoville, the new JRE principal, has made a splash with staff said Standifird.

• See JRE stresses, page 2A

Different kind of race in Pine

Fair celebrates region’s roots by

Pete Aleshire

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Dallon Stockton and Fireball won the Grand Champion prize for showmanship.

Dallon Stockton sat happily on the back of 1,100pound Fireball, the two of them a happy pair of Northern Gila County Fair Showmanship Grand Champions.

Dallon’s 13, the descendant of cowboys and ranchers. He’s inherited the grit and tenacity that settled the West and built Payson.

Fireball, alas, is pretty much doomed — although he had a pretty sweet life leading up to the weekend livestock auction, where some folks filled their freezers and lots of youngsters learned what it takes to make a living in ranching.

Fireball learned to pick Dallon up with his nose and slide the boy onto his sleek, glossy back, down along the steer’s thick, muscular neck.

Dallon allows as how he’ll miss the animal he raised from calfhood into this splendid specimen of beefhood. But when asked about Fireball’s prospects after the auction, he offers the age-old shrug of those who must wrest a living from the land — regardless of drought, starthistle, range fires, mountain lions, marauding rustlers or unexpected blizzards.

“Well,” said Dallon, who will ride in the fall roundup in a couple of weeks, “that’s what I raised him for.”

In a nutshell, that’s why I love the Northern Gila County Fair.

It offers a chance for the generations-deep ranchers and horse people whose families laid the deep foundations for Rim Country to gather and celebrate the laconic, persistent, stoic virtues that made the whole country possible. They’ve mostly been shoved

• See Fair honors, page 10A

Child abuse case awaits trial Couple insists they did not cause baby’s injuries by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A Payson couple still awaits trial on charges of abusing a 20-month-old baby so severely its eyes doubled in size.

Manual Adrian Dorame-Ruiz, 24, and Kaylen Diana McBride, 19, each face five counts of child abuse.

McBride has bonded out of jail since her arrest in July, but Dorame-Ruiz is being held without bond.

Case management conferences for both are set for Oct. 12 before Superior Court Judge Tim Wright in a Globe courtroom.

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soft tissue damage to the head, a pelvic fracture, a burned finger, severe bruising on the face and a posterior cervical ligament tear. Doctors gave the baby a blood transfusion because of the amount of bruising and she later got sick after her stay in the hospital, said Police Chief Don Engler. Doctors expect her to recover, he said.

In early July, Isabella’s mother dropped the baby off with her best friend of six years, McBride, who volunteered to watch Isabella so the mother could work at McDonald’s. McBride had watched the baby off and on for roughly two weeks.

Because the mother does not have a vehicle, the baby ended up staying at McBride’s residence for three days. McBride shared the home with Dorame-Ruiz and another couple, who were not home at the time.

On July 6, McBride called the baby’s mother and told her something had happened to Isabella, but she didn’t know what. Days earlier, McBride had told the mother that Isabella had fallen while playing with the dogs and often pinched herself, leaving small bruises.

However, when the mother collected Isabella from McBride, she found the child severely beaten and bruised, according to a police report. She immediately took the baby to the hospital. Staff reported the baby’s condition to police.

McBride reportedly told the mother that when she put Isabella down for a nap earlier that day everything was fine. However, when she woke the child up, the baby’s whole face had bruised unexpectedly.

“It looked like her entire skull was bruised,”

• See Couple awaits, page 2A

Top photo courtesy of Woody Phillips, bottom photo by Alexis Bechman/Roundup

Pine residents went all out on Saturday to show support for more than 200 racers in the grueling Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race — which raises money for fire protection.

Fire on the Rim race spurs camaraderie, community support by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

The riders wove through the forest north of Pine Saturday in one of the state’s most difficult mountain bike races, struggling to cope with a narrow, rutted, rocky path that sent one rider after another into headlong falls. As one rider rounded a crucial turn on the 15-mile course, he came upon a fuming competitor with a flat tire and a smashed tire post.

In most intensely competitive sporting events, the other racers would have sped happily past him. But Saturday at the Fire on the Rim race, not one — but four — riders stopped to help make the repairs.

But that’s the spirit that ran through the more than 200 riders on the grueling, inspiring, charity-supporting event.

One rider said he heard others shouting encouragement to one another throughout the race. When one rider groaned he wanted to puke, an encouraging word from another rider immediately sounded.

“You got this,” they called to one another, offering the push they often needed, especially up the brutal, seven-mile hill on Hardscrabble Road.

Race announcer Josh Maule, who rode the race in 2011, said Fire on the Rim is unique for several reasons. First, the ride tests not only a rider’s endurance, but also technical skills on the challenging terrain.

In Valley mountain bike races, a strong road rider can dominate on the smooth, easy trails. In Pine, excellent bike handling skills remain the key to logging a fast time.

“You have to be an all-around great rider here,” Maule said, who has competed in just about every mountain bike race in the state. “This is one of the most challenging rides — I would put it in the top three.”

Moreover, Maule said the community support is also unique for the race.

Often in other races, riders show up, ride and leave with little fanfare or support from the locals.

In Pine, the whole community gets behind the race and the cause, he said.

Every dollar from the Fire on the Rim race goes to building more trails and firebreaks around the

community. Already, the group has built a new trail off the Pine Trailhead and the Bearfoot Trail between Pine and Strawberry.

The race also puts money back into the local economy, with most riders staying to eat and shop.

The community’s strong support shone along the route. Women in pink tutus stood at one corner, dancing and singing to riders. At another turn, a group of children rang cowbells.

“Come on rider 441, you can do it!” one girl shouted. “Go number 478.”

At just two miles from the finish, one man treated riders to an unexpected surprise — a cold beer.

The man said he and friends were drinking beer and watching the ride in 2011 when several passing riders asked where their beer was. The next year, the man set up a keg and handed out Dixie cups of beer.

This year, the man added misters to cool riders off as they took a few sips.

Several riders said the stop kept them going.

Others said they wanted a drink, but didn’t think

• See Fire on the Rim, page 2A

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Fire on the Rim race has spirit From page 1A they could keep it down.

Event organizers Katie Calderon and Janet Brandt praised support from the community and biking world. The women, who describe themselves as a couple of old ladies, had no idea what they were doing when they dreamed of hosting a bike race in 2011. They just wanted to come up with a benefit to support the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, Inc., which funds fire prevention programs to protect the communities.

“Race just fell out of our mouths,” Calderon said.

They researched other bike races and asked several groups to help host it. The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona overwhelmingly supported the idea, Brandt said.

In 2011, the first race attracted just 87 riders. This year, 220 riders finished.

One of the top finishers in the 15-mile race was local Nick Payne, who pre-rode the course four times to adjust to the climb up Hardscrabble. This was his first time riding the race. Friends described it as a “sucker fest.”

A 20-year mountain biker, Payne said Alexis Bechman/Roundup he loves to ride and loves bikes. Asked why Competitors in the Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race in Pine Saturday often stopped to he was only doing 15 miles, Payne said help fellow competitors, illustrating the spirit of the race. “because I just didn’t want to suffer that much.”

During his pre-rides, Payne made note of washed out, deteriorated sections of the Men ages 45+: trail. Calderon said that helped event orgaAndy Cailiau, 1st, time of 1:22 15-mile nizers do spot repairs before the race.

Steve Abel, 12th, time of 1:57 Juniors: This year, as in past races, the group Shane McGee, 16th, time of 2:06 RJ Pritchard, 4th, time of 3:03 pays homage to veterans by placing Dan Radzik, 21st, time of 2:38 American flags along the finish.

Alan Levine, 26th, time of 4:14 Open Men: Maule said those kinds of touches set the Matt Sharman, 2nd, time of 1:26 race apart.

30-mile Nick Payne, 5th, time of 1:31 When surveyors asked riders what they Open men: Lance Porter, 23rd, time of 1:49 would change, most said nothing. One said Michael Bonnette, 11th, time of 3:01 Micah Abel, 30th, time of 1:55 he would like to see more people particiJake Anderson, 21st, time of 3:25 Jon Hanewinckel, 40th, time of 2:04 pate and suggested additional advertising.

Drew Fiala, 41st, time of 2:05 Many praised the challenging course and Men ages 45+: Kevin Whitlock, 59th, time of 2:25 the camaraderie.

Tom Stenerson, 6th, 3:18 Cameron Abel, 61st, time of 2:35 Dennis Webb, of Glendale, who rode on Nick Vandeveire, 62nd, time of 2:35 That Effin Vassago Team relay team, said 45-mile Charles Christopherson, 70th, time of 2:56 Fire on the Rim is his favorite race. He said Open men: Charles Belk, 71st, time of 2:57 Jeremy Lee, 7th, time of 4:42 most other races do not have live music at Vincent Ramirez II, 11th, time of 5:31 the end or supporters along the course.

Single-speed open men: Brandt said organizers pride themselves Ivan McLaws, 3rd, time of 1:48 Complete race results at FireOnTheRim. on the spirit of the race, which was born Evan Lloyd, 4th, time of 2:08 com from a need to protect the community while having a little fun along the way.

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Couple awaits trial on child abuse charges From page 1A Det. Matt Van Camp noted when he checked on the child at the hospital. “The amount of bruising and injuries to the child was clearly non-accidental.”

Hospital staff discovered that someone had put makeup on the baby’s face to conceal the bruising. McBride later admitted she had put the makeup on the child.

She denied any wrongdoing, however, when Van Camp and other officers questioned her about what had happened with the baby. She said Isabella had fallen and hit her head in the shower and that the baby would pinch herself, leaving small bruises.

She said Dorame-Ruiz had no part in looking after Isabella.

“Kaylen said she did not know what happened to her, that no one hurt Isabella and this must be an allergic reaction to things she was putting on Isabella to make bruises go away on her,” Van Camp wrote in his police report.

McBride said an Internet search had revealed that if she mixed cayenne pepper,

black pepper and Vaseline, it would help the baby’s bruises go away. She tried this as well as an anti-inflammatory medicine from the store.

When police questioned Dorame-Ruiz, they learned he had watched Isabella, often by himself.

When he looked at Isabella after her nap, he discovered her eyes swollen. He asked McBride what to do and she told DorameRuiz to place ice on the bruises, according to a police report. When McBride came home from work and saw the baby’s condition, she called the baby’s mother.

McBride told police she had lied about Dorame-Ruiz not watching the baby because she did not want to get him in trouble and she did not believe he could hurt the baby.

“An immense amount of pressure was applied on Kaylen to tell the truth about what she knows and Kaylen continued to lie and deceive me and other investigators as we talked with her throughout the evening regarding the case,” Van Camp wrote.

Despite their efforts and continued interrogations, McBride and Dorame-Ruiz denied

any wrongdoing and “alluded to the fact that the injuries on Isabella just magically showed up ...” the police report said.

Police discovered text messages from McBride to the child’s mother where McBride said she thinks Isabella was having an allergic reaction to the cream she had put on her and suggested the baby get an epinephrine shot. McBride later texted that she doesn’t understand how after a three-hour nap Isabella could wake up looking so bruised.

At the hospital, Isabella’s eyes had doubled in size and were a very dark purple.

When Det. Mike Varga spoke with McBride and Dorame-Ruiz’s roommate, they learned she had been away when the reported abuse took place. However, the woman said she had seen Dorame-Ruiz get upset with the child before and he would scream at the baby and once put her in a cold shower. She suspected McBride may fear Dorame-Ruiz.

McBride and Dorame-Ruiz’s other roommate said Dorame-Ruiz would get pissed off when the baby cried. He never saw Dorame-Ruiz assault the child, but he also saw him put the baby in a cold shower.

JRE stresses positive feedback on campus From page 1A Standifird said the district has always had Positive Behavior Intervention Supports in place, but Scoville has given the staff tools to implement the concepts.

For instance, teachers have clearly presented a set of expectations for different places in the school — the playground, cafeteria, library, hallway, stairway even the bathroom.

These expectations make it clear to the students how they should behave.

“They are governing themselves,” said Standifird.

“They are requiring it from each other.”

Standifird said Scoville helped the teachers draft the expectations.

“Mrs. Scoville is a team person,” said Standifird.

The expectations also apply to staff response to the students.

In each classroom, the teachers have created a social contract with students focusing on behavior, which helps with classroom management.

The positive behavior model works

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Students at Julia Randall Elementary School have responded to an emphasis on positive reinforcement, according to counselor Lori Standifird (left). because it focuses attention on positive behavior, rather than negative.

If a student acts out, instead of reinforcing the behavior, teachers and staff focus on the positive behavior that student exhibited.

As the student sees he or she receives attention by following the expectations, they get positive feedback and help the whole class gain recognition.

Positive behavior then inspires more positive behavior.

Standifird said Scoville is still working

on the most effective way to recognize extra special students. For starters, she and Standifird have sent out the names of students to the Roundup.

The two believe they might have some sort of a party, but they’re not sure how to structure it just yet.

“It’s a work in progress,” said Scoville.

The expectations will continue to evolve as well, said Standifird, as situations change.

Right now, the two are busy at work thinking about expectations for assemblies.

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Learn how to improve your writing and editing skills from a panel of local expert editors at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 16 at a meeting of Arizona Professional Writers.

Open to the public, the event is in the community room of the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, Payson.

Panelists are: Marsha Ward, author of five novels, former newspaper editor as well as a writing coach and editor; Carol (LaValley) Baxter, who has edited a newspaper, numerous corporate newsletters, blogs, books and eBooks; Carol Osman Brown edited several newspapers, magazines, newsletters and corporate publications as well as editing book manuscripts for publishers and authors.

This event is open to the public, free of charge. For information, call (928) 468-9269.

Editor to speak

Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting room of the Payson Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. to hear guest speaker, Pete Aleshire, editor of the Payson Roundup. The meeting of the Democratic Club of Northern Gila County will follow. Please call Chris Tilley at (928) 468-9669 if you have any questions.

Veterans’ benefits counselor visits

The Arizona Department of Veterans Services will have Veterans Benefits Counselor Martha Alderman in Payson from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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.

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

Jazz concert Friday

The 2015-16 Payson Friends of Jazz concert series opens Friday, Sept. 18 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson.

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and vocal jazz and blues tunes, some from the early 20th century. Band members are Suzanne Knighton (bass, vocals), Dale Knighton (guitar, banjo, vocals), and Gerry Reynolds (drums.)

A $5 donation at the door will help keep jazz alive in Payson. Refreshments include cookies. Contact Reynolds for information or for reservations at gerry-reynolds@ hotmail.com

Community Yard Sale

Payson’s Community Presbyterian Church is once again planning a Community Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 19. This is a great one-stop shopping experience featuring numerous vendors.

For just $10, vendors can rent 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.

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).

Justice McNeeley Foundation charity Poker Run and more

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 Rd., Pine, Ariz. 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.; sign-up 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.

First Responders recognition day

There will be a recognition day for First Responders from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260, Payson.

The event will celebrate the Rim Country’s First Responders and their families with a day filled with music, speakers, games, hot dogs and sloppy Joes.

Residents from throughout the Rim Country are encouraged to attend to thank all of the law enforcement, firefighters, Hot Shots, dispatchers, EMTs, ambulance personnel and all who serve the area.

Luncheon features Jinx Pyle

Payson First Church of the Nazarene at 200 E. Tyler Parkway is having a luncheon

This year’s Third Annual Payson Community Kids (PCK) Chair-ish Festival of Furniture and Other Fine Things has expanded to include a wide variety of items.

Online bidding is under way at paysoncommunitykids.com. Online bidding ends on Sept. 21, the day of the grand finale, when the public can see all the entries in person and place their final bids at the Messinger community room, 901 S. Westerly Road.

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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.

TCCA season opens Sunday The Tonto Community Concert Association opens its 2015 - 2016 season with a performance by Presidio Brass featuring Hollywood’s greatest hits, Sounds of the Cinema. These five young men present film music with a good dose of wit and humor at Payson High School Auditorium at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. For more information visit the association website at www.tccarim.org or call (928) 478-4363 or (928) 472-2423.

African Safari Scholastic Book Fair Payson Elementary School plans an African Safari Scholastic Book Fair from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21 through Friday, Sept. 25 in the PES library.

The event features special themes each day: Monday: Muffins for Mom, 7:30-9 a.m.; Tuesday: Donuts for Dad, 7:30-9 a.m., with special appearances by Clifford the Big Red Dog from 7:30-8 a.m. and 2:30-3 p.m.;

A celebration of World Peace Day is planned at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21 starting at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. The community is invited to participate in a moving flag ceremony for peace, singing and a classic Japanese dance performance.

World Peace Day began in 1982 to focus our hearts and minds on our desire for a world at peace and has been observed all over the world ever since.

Time Out benefit Time Out is having a benefit at Pirate’s Hideaway from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept 26. There will be fun for all ages with the morning session focused on families and children; teen activities in the afternoon; and adult evening entertainment with Junction 87 playing 6-9 p.m. with beer/wine available.

Tickets are $12 each or five for $50, and are available at Time Out Thrift Shop and Pirate’s Hideaway. For more information, call Time Out Shelter at (928) 472-8007 or on the web at www.timeoutshelter.org.

Gila County Pioneer Dinner The 9th Annual Gila County Pioneer Dinner, Dance and Auction is at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Tonto Apache Gym. Tickets are $10 per person at the door, with a barbecue dinner served from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Looking ahead

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Zane Grey program: 1 p.m., Rim Country Museum, Green Valley Park • Pathfinder Pals: 2:30 to 4:45 p.m., 800 W. Main St.

• 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.

• Writers’ workshop: noon, Payson Public Library community room, panel discussion hosted by Arizona Professional Writers • Roundup editor speaks: 6 p.m., Payson Public Library, Democratic Club hosts

• Veterans’ Benefits Counselor: at DES, 100 N. Tonto, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., make appointment, 602-627-3261 • 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

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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• Sept. 16, 1620: The Mayflower sails from Plymouth, England, bound for the New World. Along the way, the settlers formulated and signed the Mayflower Compact, establishing constitutional law and the rule of the majority, an important precursor to American democracy.

• Sept. 15, 1916: During the Battle of the Somme, the British launch a major offensive against the Germans, employing tanks for the first time in history. Some of the 40 or so primitive tanks advanced more than a mile into enemy lines.

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I get it.

I can understand why some people in Payson don’t want to see a university come to town.

Maybe they’ve lived in Payson all their lives and hate the changes that have accumulated year by year. They miss the quiet streets, the brilliance of the stars, the unhurried pace.

Or maybe they saved up all their lives so they could retire to a little town with nothing happening. Now they don’t want to wait for a table at a restaurant, drive in the heavy summer traffic, contend with loud, pushy young people — all headlong and impatient.

I get it.

I’ve lived in big cities all my life. Now I savor the Milky Way at night and bumping into people I know every time I venture forth. I wallow, happily in the small town warmth and sense of common cause.

I’ve read the fable of the dog with the bone, who lost the bone trying to grab the reflection of his bone. I grew up in California. Time and again, I’ve watched heedless and greedy growth taint and spoil the very thing I loved.

So I understand why folks might object to the plan to build a 6,000-student university here. Mind you, the university here will represent a much smaller presence at our planned 38,000-resident build-out population than Northern Arizona University represents in Flagstaff now. But it will certainly have an impact.

I assume the people who don’t want that to happen don’t need jobs. They don’t need a way for their kids to get an affordable education without leaving their hometown. They’re not worried about a shrinking tax base and the complexities of paying for municipal services.

They’re not eager for the diversity and intellectual and cultural stimulation a university would bring. They’re not worried about creating a stable, year-round economy. And yes, they don’t own a newspaper dependent on the health of the business community. They’re not worried about paying reporters a decent wage to serve the readers and the community through their coverage.

Now, I have to admit: I’ve struggled with covering this long, maddeningly complicated, often-delayed effort to build a university here. We have always written the truth as best we knew it — but have also tried not to damage the effort with a careless or inaccurate story. I’ve spent my whole life writing for big papers, without thinking much about the consequences of the story. That’s much harder to do at a community newspaper, where you’re rooting for the home team. Here, you remain painfully conscious of the impacts of your stories.

Call that a conflict of interest, if you will. A newspaper depends utterly on the economic and intellectual health and diversity of the community. So, yes, I’d love to see a university come to town — although I know it will require adjustments and impose some costs.

Other people may disagree.

I get that.

Here’s what I don’t get.

Why do people have to spin conspiracy theories, insult and demean those with whom they disagree, or question others’ motives? In years of reporting, we have never found any evidence that anyone’s going to enrich themselves as a result of the dedicated work to bring a university to town. Contractors will land contracts, investors will collect interest, property values will rise — but there’s not a shred of evidence of double dealing, corruption or a conflict of interest in any sense.

Say what you will — the Roundup has covered every phase of this project exhaustively. We have reported the ups and downs in story after story. The people who have spent so much of their own money and lavished so much of their own time on the project have never kept secrets — except perhaps in the midst of one delicate phase of the negotiation or another. Have the stories sometimes raised false hope and underestimated difficulties?

Certainly. But that’s because they have reflected the raised hopes and mounting difficulties the backers have themselves faced.

Of course, people will talk. They’ll gossip and speculate. They’ll tear down anyone who gets too far out front. They’ll cast stones. And I guess we’ll report that as well. They do it in presidential races and in the halls of Congress and down in the state capitol — so I guess Payson’s not immune.

But I have to say, even after all these years of listening to the way people demonize and personalize — I don’t really get it.

onlinecomments Editor’s note: We’re reproducing an edited down version of comments posted on the Roundup’s website in response to a letter by Paul Frommelt, suggesting the Roundup had practiced misleading, “one-sided” journalism in its coverage of the effort to build a university campus in Payson. Here are some of the comments his letter stimulated.

What about the traffic?

Mike White: I haven’t heard a thing from Payson on how we will address the increase in local traffic. It is already quite heavy along the 87 south of the 260, along the 260 east of the 87, and truly horrible at their intersection. Now we plan to increase the population by nearly 40 percent (student population only, not including the teachers and administrators) with the proposed ASU campus.

Mayor Kenny Evans’ response on the need for bypasses was that he wouldn’t see them in his lifetime. What? We need them now, even before the 40 percent population increase.

How much of the millions of dollars spent has been set aside for road system expansion?

Has AZDOT included the needed improvements in their budget within the next 2-3 years? Has Payson? Is ASU willing to share in the infrastructure costs to support their students and faculty? Is Payson intending to levy more taxes?

Can the city simply vote in the future to change the zoning? I would think the city would end up re-zoning for commercial use before losing sales tax opportunity.

Who’s behind donations?

Pat Randall: How did it go from donations to buy the land to Mogollon Health Alliance or whoever is buying it now. Check the corporations that are involved with the Alliance and see whose name pops up on most of them.

A conflict of interest Kathie Reidhead: The publisher of this newspaper, John Naughton, sits on the board of the MHA Foundation, along with Mayor Evans. MHA Foundation is the non-profit entity that has a majority interest in the Rim Country Educational Foundation, the for-profit LLC, which will hold a half-interest in the university land site.

The conflicts of interest in this deal are overly abundant. Which seems to explain why we don’t see any critical reporting about the matter. Never have, never will.

Power corrupts.

Who’s in control?

Bruce Heffner: Well here goes. What about the quality of life to be affected by the additional air, noise, water and light pollution? Add to that the massive increase in crime, alcohol and drugs to be dropped upon this beautiful community. What does the “king of the rim” mayor stand to gain financially from this blight to be infected upon the commoners? No one wants to talk about these issues except the town originals and the people who came here to retire in a peaceful pollution free surrounding. They have no one to speak on their behalf. Local politics and big money are ruling the town. The times they are a changing! More to come folks.

Don Evans: I have always believed that there are major conflicts of interest in this whole plan. The link between the newspaper, the MHA sale of land, the mayor being on the MHA board, and individuals who hold controlling positions on the plethora of “recent” alphabet soup non-profit groups pushing this deal, speaks volumes. Where is the environmental impact report for the affected locals to review? And I don’t mean broken pottery shards on the proposed site. I mean, traffic, roads, noise, housing, quality of life issues and I don’t mean for the students. We have been told that this land purchase “must be used for educational purposes.” What an ambiguous open-ended term. Maybe a school for circus animals if ASU passes.

Unanswered questions

Colleges add vitality

Mike White: I have read that local groups have made promises to ASU (who still has not yet agreed to this new campus) that these groups would cover ASU for any financial losses for a period of time (I believe two years) in case the rate of student enrollment falls short of plan. My question is what happens after that time period? Can ASU just close its doors or sell to a commercial venture? The low attendance problem is especially worrisome when considering more and more students are studying online, as the ASU campus at Lake Havasu City has discovered. What will happen to the student dorms if they are not adequately populated by resident students after a few years? The dorm buildings can easily be converted to apartment buildings without major changes. The area is not now zoned for apartments, but is that absolute and irrevocable after several years?

Roy Sandoval: While touring, it has been amazing to see how small college campuses add vitality, creativity and economic stimulus.

I’m excited to see it happen. Kudos to the folks who keep on pushing in the face of what seemed to be at times overwhelming adversity. This type of perseverance is how great things are accomplished.

No one wants to talk issues

Publisher clarifies John Naughton: Ms. Reidhead, MHA Foundation does not have a “majority” interest in Rim Country Educational Foundation. It has total interest, as RCEF is a division of MHA Foundation. Also, RCEF is not a “for profit” organization. Roy, every survey I have seen on the “best places to retire” have one thing in common, by and large, the communities have a

university presence.

We don’t want it!

Paul Frommelt: I did NOT retire in Payson because of a university presence. I picked it partly BECAUSE IT DID NOT have a university!

Living in Flagstaff from 1990 till 2003 taught me a real life lesson. When was the last time YOU lived in a university community? Did you ever?

I would rather live next to a military base!!

And John, your reply here is EXACTLY what I meant by the Payson Roundup taking only one side in this issue. Can you read? Can you hear?

People here DO NOT want it! Do not try to do our thinking for us. It isn’t working!

Didn’t like a college town Mike White: Like Mr. Frommelt, I chose this region in which to retire based upon my past experiences. I went to elementary school in Boulder, Colorado in the early ’50s, and it was what was then known as one of the “typical, small college towns” that dotted America in those days. Were it still the same, I would not have an issue living there again. The ONLY way you could get me back into Boulder, Colorado today is feet first in a box! Those that are promoting only the “rose colored glasses” prospects of having Payson be one of those “typical, small college towns” of their memories had better go back and study the changes that took place in America in the 1960s. This country is as polarized into its various social factions of religion, race, worldview, politics and economic status as I have ever seen it in all my 72 years. We often hear social psychologists bemoan folks only getting their information from like-minded sources. Well, folks also choose to live in areas with like-minded folks who choose a lifestyle and environmental preferences similar to their own.

It’s coming: Deal with it Ronald Christensen: The UNIVERSITY is COMING, so you might as well get over it and stop your whining. Evidently more people want it than those oppose. Change may be hard to take for some, but without growth and change a town will eventually dry up and die. Take a trip through the Midwest and you will see that everywhere.

The university will bring education to all citizens. The university will bring in more people, resulting in more retail businesses, restaurants, doctors, and better medical facilities to name a few. An important end result will be more and better paying jobs for single people and families. As far as the traffic problem on 260 and 87 that is an ADOT problem. We need to elect some state legislators that will go down to Phoenix and fight for us instead of sticking their noses in areas they don’t belong. If you can’t stand to see Payson grow and prosper there are many small towns in Arizona that don’t have universities or hospitals, little or no traffic and no newspaper. Maybe you should consider relocating if you can’t live with a university.

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‘We shall never forget’ by

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Taking a moment from their busy schedule, Payson High School staff and students remembered the events of Sept. 11.

Before the first bell of the day on Friday the 11th, PHS Principal Brian Mabb organized a ceremony that included lowering the flag to half-staff, patriotic songs, poems and speakers from the Payson Police and Fire departments.

To start the ceremony, the Payson High School marching band played “The Star-Spangled Banner,” as onlookers bowed heads and placed their hands over their hearts.

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Jerome Lubetz explained how the students in school reacted that day.

“The PHS kids were hyper vigilant,” he said. “It really struck me the lasting impact it had.”

At the time, Lubetz worked as the chemistry and physics teacher for PHS. He said he heard of the plane flying into the second tower as he dressed for work.

As soon as he arrived in his classroom, students came to him with raw emotion on their faces, asking if he had heard of the events. All day long, they could not stop talking about the attack on American soil.

“These were some of the best students in the high school,” said Lubetz, “even they were unable to focus on their work.”

Lubetz said the anxiety and

Police officers and firefighters gathered at Payson High School Friday for a ceremony honoring those who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. upset lasted for a week. anyone and they can remember The trauma of Sept. 11 still where they were and what they affects first responders. were doing the moment the towPayson Police Chief Don Engler ers were hit.

“Payson High School, we shall spoke of the courage of those emergency personnel who gave never forget,” said PHS Principal their lives to save people in the Brian Mabb.

This is the second year Mabb World Trade Center.

Today, 14 years later, the has organized an early morning emotional impact remains. Ask tribute for Sept. 11.

appointed town manager, Garrett said he would like to keep the assistant position. Because of costs, the town will probably not hire a new assistant town manager until the following fiscal year, he said.

Until then, Garrett will need to make it on his own, something he has been doing since Galbraith left.

While Garrett said he was not initially thinking of taking over as town manager, once he saw what the job entailed he realized he liked it.

Several members of the council asked whether he would consider taking on the job.

If appointed Thursday, Garrett

said he looks forward to working on numerous upcoming projects, most notably, a four-year university.

“We have got to gear up to handle what is coming,” he said of the university, including new businesses, residents, housing and infrastructure.

If appointed manager, Garrett said he plans to be more visible and accessible in the community.

Galbraith remained exceptionally aloof from public comment, rarely returning calls from the Roundup. At council meetings, she rarely spoke more than a few words and let Payson Mayor Kenny Evans fill the void with policy pronouncements, speaking for the town on almost every issue.

By contrast, in Star Valley, Town Manager Tim Wright speaks at length at council meetings about items up for vote.

Garrett said he already has sound working relationships with town staff and many members of the community and looks forward to continuing that if named town manager.

Garrett graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University. He grew up in Wyoming and spent his summers in high school working for a town engineer. He decided then that he wanted to work as a town engineer and it set the course of

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The council will vote Thursday to appoint a new town manager — but Payson didn’t have to look very far. Assistant Town Manager LaRon Garrett, currently serving as interim manager, is expected to take over.

Town Manager Debra Galbraith left in late May after the Payson Town Council accepted a proposal from her to finish out her contract in a paid leave of absence. That ends Sept. 1 and the council will vote to have Garrett take over officially Oct. 1.

Since joining the town in November of 1994, Garrett has worked on a slew of town projects.

From the C.C. Cragin pipeline to the creation of Green Valley Park and every waterline and roadway project in between, Garrett has had a hand in every major development.

Garrett came to the town after working as a private engineer for 15 years. When he saw an opening for Payson’s town engineer, he applied, eager to take his family out of the Valley.

He worked up from engineer to public works director and assistant town manager four years ago. Galbraith created the assistant manager position so she had help juggling all her duties. If

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The council meets at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday. Other items on the agenda include an overhaul of the town’s drainage ordinance and new rules for the community garden.

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A close look at Medicare’s big picture Tom Russell Medicare provides choices to beneficiaries as to how they receive their Medicare benefits.

It’s an important decision and merits careful consideration.

All too often people rush into a decision at a public seminar, or buy what their sister or neighbor has, which might be a poor decision for their own particular needs.

Fundamentally, there are three ways to receive one’s Medicare benefits: 1. Original Medicare, and the option of adding a Part D Rx (prescription) drug plan.

2. Original Medicare and the addition of a Medicare Supplement, and the option of adding a Part D Rx drug plan.

3. Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C. by

Medicare Part A

Original Medicare is divided into Parts A and B. (Part D is for prescription drug coverage). For example, Medicare Part A is primarily for hospital admissions.

In 2015 there’s a $1,260 hospital deductible per period of care, which is 60 days.

Medicare Part A has daily co-pays for unusually long hospital stays, starting at day 60, and it has a $148 per day co-pay for extended skilled and rehabilitative care on days 20 through 100. This is for a skilled level of medically related care — not custodial care. Medicare does not cover long-term care.

Medicare Part B

Medicare Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient surgery,

ambulances (including air-evac), emergency room visits when NOT admitted, tests and diagnostics, etc. In 2015 Medicare Part B has a $147 one-time annual deductible, then Medicare pays 80 percent of approved charges.

Providers can elect to charge an additional 15 percent called the “Excess.” When a provider “accepts assignment” it does NOT mean she is waiving the 20 percent, but that she does not charge the additional 15 percent.

The beneficiary is still liable for the 20 percent.

In 2015 there’s a $104.90 monthly charge for Medicare Part B. Those with higher incomes may pay more. If a beneficiary starts taking Social Security benefits at age 62, they will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part B. If delaying Social Security benefits, one will need to contact the Social Security Administration a few months before turning 65.

Medicare coverage starts the first day of the month you turn 65.

Traditional Medicare Supplements

Medicare beneficiaries may elect to add a Medicare Supplement to help address these gaps. Medicare establishes the template for coverage, and insurance companies offer that particular template at a given price. This makes it easier for beneficiaries to compare plans from company to company, since a given letter plan is identical coverage.

Then why not just buy the cheapest one? One reason is

ongoing yearly rate increases.

All insurance companies can and do raise rates. Some insurance companies might offer a low price the first year, with definite marketing strategies to raise one’s rate (perhaps dramatically), starting next year, or sooner.

“No problem. I’ll just change to a different company if that happens.” Not so fast. When someone is turning 65, or getting Medicare Part B for the first time, they have a “Guaranteed Issue” window. The insurance company is required to take them without qualifying health questions. But in Arizona (some states differ) once this window closes one might be unable to answer the health questions to qualify for coverage with a different company. Thus, a company that charges more the first year may be a better, less costly and more secure choice for the long run.

Types of Medicare Supplements

Beneficiaries have choices of Plans A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M, N and high deductible Plan F. Fortunately, Medicare provides an excellent chart and other

resources to help clarify the choices. Still, it can get at least a little confusing.

I call Plans F and G the Cadillac plans. Plan F covers all the gaps, if Medicare first approves the charge. Plan G covers everything that F does, except the one time Part B yearly deductible. It is well worth noting the difference in premium one pays for Plan F when compared to Plan G. Often it’s wise to pay the Part B deductible yourself, and save money with a Plan G. Plan N could be considered a mid-level plan, and usually has a lower premium. It covers the Part A hospital charges the same as plans F and G; however, on Part B one pays the annual deductible (as one does in Plan G) but also picks up a $20 co-pay for doctor visits. Unlike Plans F and G, Plan N does NOT cover the 15 percent Excess.

With a traditional Medicare Supplement one needs only ask if the provider accepts Medicare.

All Medicare Supplements (whichever one you choose) work with original Medicare in the same way. You never need to check if a provider takes a given company’s Medicare Supplement. One of the pluses of traditional Supplements is you need not worry about a limited network of providers, nor do you need to get referrals to see specialists. It’s all based on original Medicare.

Medicare Part D

If a beneficiary elects original Medicare or original Medicare with a supplement, they can elect to add prescription drug coverage. A window opens when they first become eligible for Medicare (including Medicare Disability Beneficiaries under age 65). Plus, a window to change Part D Rx plans occurs every year between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, called open enrollment.

Anyone can elect to change Rx plans during the annual open

enrollment period without having to answer qualifying health questions.

Medicare has an excellent website, www.medicare.gov. Just enter your prescriptions and the computer shops all the plans offered in your area. It’s wise to compare your prescription drug plan every year during the annual open enrollment period. Your plan may change its formulary (list of available prescriptions).

What was covered this year may not be covered the next year, or it could be placed in a different tier (co-pay).

Medicare Advantage – Part C

Medicare Advantage usually combines Medicare Parts A, B and D into one program. Some companies add limited coverage for dental and/or vision. Your choice of Medicare Advantage plans depends on where you live.

The plan must offer coverage in your county of residence.

Medicare Advantage plans work differently than original Medicare. In fact, Medicare Advantage is NOT, I repeat, is NOT a Medicare Supplement. It is against regulations for agents to refer to it in this way, or even hint that it is the same.

Companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans are required to thoroughly train and test their agents every year. The plan’s “Summary of Benefits” must be reviewed, and several crucial disclosures must be made. A decision to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan should never be made quickly, for example at the end of a marketing seminar “just because other people are signing up.”

Take the information home.

Review it carefully. Ask questions. Be clear about all the co-pays and potential out-ofpocket expenses. Check the provider directory and the prescription Rx list. What can be attractive is (usually) a lower monthly premium. However, a lower premium does not neces-

sarily mean lower cost.

Furthermore, when beneficiaries join a Medicare Advantage plan they may not be able to answer the health questions to qualify to get their Medicare Supplement back. Medicare does provide a one-year trial period in certain situations, for example, if one enrolls in Medicare Advantage when they first become eligible for Medicare at 65. See Section 3 on page 21 of Medicare’s publication Choosing a Medigap Policy for a list of guaranteed issue situations.

In most cases a Medicare Advantage enrollee must take the drug coverage that comes inside the plan. You cannot get a Medicare Advantage plan and add a separate Part D drug plan.

If you do, you will be dis-enrolled from the previous plan you signed up for. This can be true even if the Medicare Advantage plan you chose does not have a drug benefit.

Conclusion

Explore your options and be well-informed. If you choose to work with an agent, ask if they are independent and represent several companies, or if they are a “captive agent” with only one. A captive agent may still be experienced and helpful — you simply need to know. Medicare itself provides excellent publications and websites to assist you. When you take the time to understand your options, you always feel better about your choices.

About the author

Tom Russell is an independent health insurance broker with 22 years of service to residents of the Rim Country, specializing in all types of Medicare and Affordable Care Act Health Plans, and long-term care insurance.

Visit www.tomrussellinsurance.com or call 928-474-1233.

His office is behind Fargo’s Steakhouse in Payson.

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The employees at Rim Country Health are super proud of our very own Marie Mennen for being selected “Arizona’s Hometown Hero” by the Phoenix Mercury basketball organization and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.

When Marie’s husband Dr. William Mennen saw an announcement a few weeks ago soliciting nominees for “Arizona’s Hometown Hero” he did not waste a beat submitting Marie’s name. To his surprise, but not unexpectedly, Marie was selected for the award.

After spending 20 years in the United States Air Force and working as one of America’s first female aircraft mechanics, Marie relocat-

ed to Payson and has worked as Rim Country Health’s Certified Activity Director for the past 11 years.

Marie was honored center court this past Friday at the US Airways Center where she was given an authentic Phoenix Mercury jersey signed by Candice Dupree. Marie also received center court tickets and the full VIP treatment.

Marie has always been a hero at Rim Country Health. Congratulations Marie!

Marie Mennen was recently named an Arizona Hometown Hero by the Phoenix Mercury and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans Rim Country Health Statistics show that more than 65 percent of people will require skilled nursing at some point, but only 10 percent believe it will be them.

Recently at Rim Country Health we have seen a large increase in the issuance of Medicare Advantage Plans. Although your premium is generally lower it is important that one realize the pitfalls of these plans when it comes to rehabilitation after serious accidents, surgery or illness.

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Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans

• Medicare Advantage plans are annual contracts. Plans may decide not to negotiate or renew their contracts.

• Plans are annual contracts and may change benefits, increase premiums, and increase copayments at the end of each year.

• You may have higher annual out-of-pocket expenses than under original Medicare with supplemental insurance coverage.

• Your current doctors or hospitals may not be network providers or may not agree to accept the plan’s payment terms.

• Once you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan you cannot use your red, white and blue Medicare card to get health care because the original Medicare plan will not pay for your health care while you are enrolled in the Medicare Advantage plan. Read plan materials carefully to find out about the rules that can affect where you can get your care and what you will have to pay, including whether the plan has a network (certain providers you must use) and your share of the cost for services and supplies.

• Medicare Advantage plans can drop you at the end of the plan year if the plan does not renew its contract with Medicare. A plan that does not renew its contract with Medicare may decide to drop select geographic areas of service or it may decide to not renew the entire plan. A plan may involuntarily disenroll you for failure to pay premiums timely, for causing a disruption in the plan’s ability to deliver health care services or if it cannot meet your medical needs.

Remember, if you are happy with your current coverage, you don’t have to make a change. If you want to switch to a Medicare Advantage plan, read all the materials from the plan carefully before enrolling. You should also contact the plan’s customer service department before enrolling in the plan. Each plan should provide written information on covered benefits, total costs to you, lists of available providers and restrictions on access to

providers. If it is important to you to stay with a specific doctor or hospital you should make sure that provider is part of the health plan you choose.

Medicare Advantage – Questions and Answers

What if I have a problem with my Medicare Advantage plan?

Medicare Advantage is an option under the Medicare program. If you have a complaint regarding enrollment, disenrollment, coverage, or a claim, you must follow Medicare rules for resolving the problem. You should first contact the plan regarding your problem. If you are not able to resolve your problem with the plan, you should contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

State insurance departments, such as the Arizona Department of Insurance (ADOI), do not have jurisdiction over the Medicare program or Medicare Advantage plans. However, if your problem involves the acts of a licensed insurance agent, you should file a complaint with the ADOI. What happens if I am unhappy with my Medicare Advantage plan’s claim decision?

A Medicare Advantage plan decision regarding the type of service and the amount to reimburse for the service is known as an organization determination. Medicare Advantage plans are required to respond in a timely manner to appeals of organization determinations. Medicare Advantage plans are also required to provide you with written information on how to file an appeal.

• If you are unhappy with an organization determination, you must first file a request for reconsideration with the Medicare Advantage plan. The plan must issue its decision on your request within 60 calendar days and must issue an expedited decision within 72 hours.

• If you are still unhappy with the decision, you may then appeal to an independent reviewer.

The time frames are the same as those described above.

• Additional reviews are conducted by an administrative law judge and also by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ appeals counsel. Finally, you may appeal the decision in federal court.

• If the organization determination affects coverage of a continuing inpatient hospital stay, it may be immediately appealed to a Medicare peer review organization. You are not responsible for

any costs incurred while this decision is pending.

If you are unhappy with a plan decision to not expedite an appeal or with the way you have been treated by plan providers, you should file a grievance with your Medicare Advantage plan. Grievances are separate and different from appeals. The plan is required to explain its grievance process to you and to respond to your grievance in a timely fashion.

If I lose my Medicare Advantage coverage and return to original Medicare, can I get Medicare supplement coverage?

If you are involuntarily disenrolled from Medicare Advantage because the Medicare Advantage plan nonrenews its plan, you have the right to apply for a Medicare supplement policy, as long as you do so within 63 days of notice of the nonrenewal. If you voluntarily disenroll because you decide a Medicare Advantage plan is not right for you, you may have a right to Medicare supplement coverage as long as you have not been covered by a Medicare Advantage plan before and you disenroll from the Medicare Advantage plan within 12 months of your enrollment. This right is limited to the same Medicare supplement in which you were most recently previously enrolled, excluding any outpatient prescription drug coverage. If you do not have a right to get your same Medicare supplement coverage back, you will have to complete the medical questions on an application for Medicare supplement and the insurance company can deny your application.

How can I determine if a Medicare Advantage plan is a good choice for me?

Currently, the monthly premiums you will pay for a Medicare Advantage plan are less than the premiums you pay for a Medicare supplement policy. However, Medicare Advantage plans require that you pay a copayment each time you visit your doctor and for physicals, screening, vision and hearing exams, therapy and rehabilitation services. You may be required to pay a $150 copayment for the first through the fifth day of inpatient hospital care and a $50 copayment for emergency room visits. You should compare not only the difference in the monthly premium between a Medicare supplement policy and a Medicare Advantage plan but also the copayment amounts you will pay for Medicare Advantage coverage. Your annual out-

of-pocket expenses for a Medicare Advantage plan could range from approximately $500 to $5,900 depending on your health status.

Can I keep my Medicare supplement policy and also have a Medicare Advantage plan?

Your Medicare supplement policy is designed to pay 20 percent of Medicare approved charges or to “supplement” the benefits payable under original Medicare. If you enroll in Medicare Advantage, you are no longer covered by original Medicare and your Medicare supplement policy will not pay any benefits toward Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket expenses. You should decide whether you want coverage under original Medicare with a Medicare supplement insurance policy or if you want coverage under a Medicare Advantage plan.

What happens under Medicare Advantage if I have a medical emergency?

All Medicare Advantage plans are required to use what is known as the “prudent layperson” standard in making coverage decisions about emergency care. Under this standard, if you have acute symptoms, such as severe pain, that would cause a reasonably prudent layperson to expect that delay in treatment would cause serious jeopardy to health or impairment of bodily functions, you are permitted to obtain emergency services without prior approval from your health plan.

Emergency services must be provided by a qualified provider and are limited to services needed to diagnose and stabilize your condition. Urgent care is also required to be covered by a Medicare Advantage plan. An urgent care situation would include an accident or sudden illness while you are away from home. If you are a frequent traveler, you should inquire about the plan’s guidelines for services when you are out of its geographic service area, including refills on prescription drugs and access to non-urgent or emergency medical services. Your Medicare Advantage plan may have a passport provision allowing you to see providers in other parts of the country. Under a PFFS plan your coverage is not limited by geographic service area. If you need medical attention, you may go to any doctor, specialist or hospital that is approved for Medicare and accepts the plan’s payment terms.

Am I covered at Rim Country Health?

Call our business office at 928-474-1120 to speak with one of our professionals about your specific needs.

Medicare’s annual open enrollment a month away Medicare’s annual open enrollment is just around the corner.

It is from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Monday, Dec. 7.

Medicare members are encouraged to review their health and prescription drug coverage, including changes in costs, coverage and benefits that

will take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is part of the Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and will have its counselors available to provide screening, plan comparisons and application assistance of “Extra Help” programs, such as the Medicare Savings

Program-QMB, SLMB, QI1 and LIS-Part D prescription out-ofpocket costs.

SHIP counselors are not insurance agents, they do not sell or recommend or endorse any particular insurance product or company.

The SHIP provides free, objective information and assistance.

When seeing a counselor at one of the following Rim Country visits, bring a list of your (or the Medicare member’s) prescriptions and Medicare ID card information.

SHIP counselors are in the Rim Country on the following dates: • Friday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 4

p.m., The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center), 514 W. Main St., Payson.

• Friday, Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, Pine.

• Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center), 514 W.

Main St., Payson.

For additional information or to make an appointment, contact the Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens at 928-474-3779, 520836-2758 or 1-800-293-9393.

Visit the Medicare website for additional information regarding the annual open enrollment period at www.medicare.gov.

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A cowardly pirate, a swooning fairy, a misunderstood crocodile, an adorable pirate band all took the stage at Payson High School Saturday for the Missoula Children’s Theatre.

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The Missoula Children’s Theatre has done it again — cast, rehearsed and performed a musical in less than a week — oh, and along the way exposed 60 young cast members to some valuable life skills.

This year’s story, “Peter and Wendy,” cast Rim Country students from first grade to high school seniors as lead characters Peter and Wendy, John and Michael, the Lost Boys, Captain Hook and his adorable pirates, Tiger Lily and her Neverlanders, Mr. and Mrs. Darling and the nursemaid dog Nana and maid Lisa, along with a host of Neverland critters and a band of clouds.

All-in-all, 57 students filled the cast.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre writer put the group’s magical stamp on the complete production — as Mr. and Mrs. Darling and Nana wandered from the North Pole to Hawaii to Payson searching for their lost children.

Their maid, Lisa, wandered throughout Neverland with a band of Neverland critters trying to find the wayward Darling children.

Dancing clouds, made up of the smallest actors, performed their own skit culminating with a hurricane.

And to top it off, Peter Pan’s shadow broke ranks and followed around Captain Hook’s righthand-man Smee on a quest to capture Peter Pan! But some things remained the same.

The Lost Boys still fought the pirates and looked to Wendy as their mother. The pirates still made mischief and Tiger Lily got caught and rescued by Peter Pan. And in the end, everyone found a home.

The other magic MCT offers — life skills.

In its handbill, MCT explained that theatre production teaches how to memorize, perform in front of groups, self-confidence, self-awareness, responsibility, sacrifice, dedication, creative thinking, initiative, leadership, group decision making, problem solving, goal setting and time management.

All came together for a memorable evening full of laughs and heart-melting moments.

Look for MCT to return next year because of the support of local volunteers and businesses including Miller Auto Works, Tonto Silk Screen, Oasis Christian Bookstore, Habitat for Humanity Restore, the 260 Café, Sunshine Cleaning Systems, Inc., Plant Fair Nursery, Payson Premier Dental and Carls Jr. Local MCT volunteers included Kathy Siler, Lynette Brouwer, Elizabeth Fowler, Rayleen Phillips and Thomas Walling.

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A woman who admitted to using methamphetamine for the past two decades was sentenced to two years of probation Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Shaleena Christine Cervantez, 39, said she has tried to kick the drug, but cannot, although it has wreaked havoc on her life. She told Superior Court Judge Tim Wright that she wants to attend treatment and stay sober.

Wright sentenced Cervantez to 24 months probation and to serve eight days in jail for DUI with drugs, endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a narcotic drug.

On Aug. 15, 2013, a Gila County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled Cervantez over and smelled burnt meth coming from the vehicle. He discovered a meth pipe in the vehicle and Cervantez later tested positive

for the drug. She was also driving on a suspended license.

Then on Jan. 16, 2014, someone reported Cervantez was camping in the Tonto National Forest long term. The deputy found Cervantez, who had a warrant for her arrest. Cervantez had a bottle of liquid morphine with her, which she said she got to put her cats down since she could not pay veterinarian bills when they got sick. She also tested positive for meth.

“Meth is the only drug that I have not been able to stop using,” she wrote the court. “I’m at a point in my life that I no longer want to depend on this drug, but I’m addicted and I need help… I’m not a violent criminal, I’m a 20-year drug addict who desperately needs help quitting this habit.”

Wright required Cervantez to undergo a substance abuse screening and complete any recommended treatment.

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Second chance despite drugs, endangerment Alexis Bechman

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A Payson man was given an opportunity to get his life on track after pleading guilty to child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia after police reportedly found marijuana and a marijuana plant in a home the man shared with his 7-year-old daughter.

Superior Court Judge Tim Wright sentenced James Brandon Hinton, 30, to two years of probation. The Gila County Attorney’s Office had asked Wright to put Hinton in jail for three months, but Wright said he was not inclined to give Hinton that much time.

If Hinton messes up on probation, he will go to jail for 90 days, Wright said.

In February, Hinton’s paternal grandfather discovered Hinton was growing a marijuana

plant in his guesthouse, where Hinton had been living.

A Gila County Sheriff’s Office deputy noted the guesthouse was filthy and the table was covered with pieces of marijuana, a marijuana plant, a bong under the table, drug residue on foil in the bedroom and a prescription drug bottle, all within reach of Hinton’s 7-year-old daughter. In the child’s room, the carpet was dirty, toys thrown about and trash and rotten food on the floor.

Hinton told deputies the marijuana plant belonged to a friend and he had a medical marijuana card, but it was expired.

At sentencing Tuesday, Sept. 8, Hinton and his defense attorney said the 7-year-old girl was not living at the guesthouse, but with Hinton’s grandparents in the main home.

No deal for DUI with a child in car Driving drunk with a child in the car yielded 17 days in jail and 24 months on probation for New Mexico resident Westi Yvonne Hicks.

Gila County Superior Court Judge Timothy Wright imposed the sentence on Sept. 9 after Hicks plead guilty to a felony Aggravated DUI with a Child in the Vehicle.

Hicks must also attend state-mandated substance abuse counseling as a term of probation.

Deputy Gila County Attorney Duncan J. Rose, who prosecuted the case, said a Gila

County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped Hicks on May 4, 2014, after she was observed driving a vehicle towing a boat and swerving back and forth on Highway 188 by Roosevelt Lake. The deputy found she had two children in the car and a blood alcohol level of .235 percent, nearly three times the legal limit in Arizona.

Hicks pled guilty after the Gila County Attorney’s Office declined to offer her a plea agreement under “Calandra’s Policy,” adopted after a Payson child died in the back seat of his father’s car as he fled from police.

Calley Anderson, with the GCAO, said Hinton should serve jail time because Hinton had not only put his life at risk, but his daughter’s life. She said Hinton had let her grow up in squalor, his drugs next to her coloring books, and she deserved better.

Hinton’s defense attorney said Hinton is very aware of what could happen if he does not clean up and do well on probation. She said Hinton wants to have a relationship with his daughter and is emgaged in a custody battle.

“I sincerely apologized and admitted to having marijuana,” Hinton wrote the court.

“However, I never used around or exposed my daughter to my bad habits. She wasn’t living with me at the time of my arrest. I just want the court to know my daughter means everything to me and I will do anything to have her back.”

Hinton told a probation officer he had his grandparents look after his daughter because he was without a job or a home and wanted to establish stability. Hinton had sole custody of his daughter, with the girl’s mother out of the picture, according to a presentencing report.

Hinton told probation that he had a serious opiate addiction, but he overcame it five years ago. Since then, he had continued to use marijuana, but has been sober since his arrest in February.

“Should the defendant be sincere with making the necessary changes in his life, he will flourish on probation; if not, he will find himself committed in the prison system,” probation wrote.

O B I T U A R I E S William Armbruster 1929 - 2015

William Hammond Armbruster, known to those who loved him as Bill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15th at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert, AZ, with his loving wife Jan holding his hand and surrounded in love by his Arizona family. Bill was born in Westfield, New Jersey on April 14, 1929 to Dorothy Scott Hammond Armbruster and Frank E. Armbruster Jr. He served in the Air Force as airplane mechanic. After moving to Arizona for his son Bob’s health, he worked for Motorola until his retirement. He is survived by his wife Janice King Armbruster of 36 years, who was the “light of his life”. Bill was very loved by his two stepchildren Lesley Paffumi Peterson (Rick) and Tim Paffumi (Elizabeth). Bill was a loving grandfather to Dustin Peterson (Nicole), Lyndsey Peterson Steele (Matt), Eric Peterson (Becca) and Kylee Paffumi. Also very special in his life were his great-grandchildren, Rochelle, Vincent and Harmony Peterson, Logan, Garrett, Conner and Ellie

Steele and Alexus, Max and Sophia Peterson.

Bill is also survived by his daughter, Lori Armbruster Cole (Corey) and their son Michael of California. Bill and Jan were very active in their faith at Mountain Bible Church, the Pine Strawberry Community and Bill was one of the original volunteers that helped save the Tonto Natural Bridge from closing. For 10 years, he volunteered weekly at the bridge and helped with fundraising activities until his health required him to retire.

He is preceded in death by his son Bob and his parents. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be at Mountain Bible Church, 302 E Rancho Road in Payson at 11:00 AM on Saturday September 19th. Please join Jan and Bill’s family to share memories of Bill’s life, followed by lunch at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Payson Humane Society or the Tonto Natural Bridge are suggested.

Arrangements handled by Messenger Mortuary in Scottsdale.

Friends may offer condolences at www.messengermortuary.com

James Scott Scheidt (1939-2015)

Jim said good-by at age 75 on Sept. 7, 2015 at home in Payson, Ariz.

Jim was born in Lake Odessa, Mich. in October 1939 to James “Woodrow” Scheidt and Elaine (Wanamaker) Scheidt. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Harper) Scheidt, son Jeffrey Scheidt and wife Carrie of Virginia, daughter Jeanine (Scheidt) Hollebrands and husband Michael of California, sister Sally (Scheidt) Churchill and husband Dennis of Michigan, and sister Susan (Scheidt) Backofen and husband Jack of Kansas.

Jim spent most of his professional life in public service. As a 20-year veteran and leader of the Lansing, Mich. Fire Department, a building official in Santa Paula, Calif., and a civic volunteer in Payson, Jim was a tireless contributor to his community. He served seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was an active

member of the Marine Corps League.

Jim and Barbara were married in Lansing in 1963 while working in the family hardware business. While living in Lansing, they were active members of St. Casimir’s Catholic Church where Jim served as a lay-person and scoutmaster for the parish Boy Scout troop. His leadership and dedication positively influenced hundreds of Scouts, and ensured nine of his troop reached the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

In retirement, Jim enjoyed traveling with wife Barb, visiting their four grandchildren, golfing with friends and helping neighbors with home improvement projects.

The family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers to St. Vincent dePaul food bank or Hospice Compassus of Payson, Ariz.

Ryan Hillegas

(2015)

Ryan Christopher Hillegas, 27, passed away at his residence on Sept. 6, 2015. A 17-year resident of the Payson area, he is survived by his father Tom (Kimberly), mother Lisa, siblings Tony Taylor (Brandi), Harley Taylor (Laci), Mark Hillegas (Lacey), Brittany Corso, Kira Harris, Daniel Hall, Richard Hall, uncle and aunt Bob and Becky O’Connor, aunt Dallas Hall, 10 nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and many friends.

There will a memorial service

in his honor at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 at Mountain Bible Church, Bldg. C., 303 E. Rancho Road, Payson, AZ. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to either Christian Family Care (http://cfcare.org), attn. Mr. Michael Bober, 3603 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013, or the Payson Humane Society (humanesocietycentralaz.org), 605 W. Wilson Ct., Payson, AZ 85541. If donating, please include a note with the donation indicating the gift is in memory of Ryan.

Forecast by the National Weather Service

Tuesday

Mostly sunny; 20% chance for rain

79/56 Wednesday

Mostly sunny; slight chance for rain

77/54 Thursday

Sunny

80/53 Friday

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16.25

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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.

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(1988-2015)

Left this world much too soon.

He was the enthusiasm of the sun in the joyful morning and the depths of the dark but glowing moon at night.

He was the innocence and encouragement of a child and the wisdom of harsh experience of an old man.

On Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 this kind heart passed from this world at the age of 27.

Ryan was born in Maine on May 24, 1988 to a since deceased father Dana Hall. He had two biological brothers, Daniel and Richard Hall, and his Aunt Dallas Hall. He also had his father Tom Hillegas, mother Lisa Hillegas and siblings Brittany (his very special big sis), Kira, Tony, Harley and Mark.

He had several families that he’d taken to his heart and called family also. The family of Debra Machado, her children Johnny (whom Ryan called best friend/ brother), Cody, Daniel, Austin, Shawn and Amber; extended of

this family Fran, Danny and Delores.

And then there is the family he clung to when he met his best friend/brother Mathew Cox. Mat’s mom Karee Hesson, husband James and their family, Gabriel, Jacob, Raymond, Samantha and Ashley.

He had a girlfriend/soulmate Jackie for almost 3 years — they were almost inseparable and a dog named Lola for 9 years that was the light of his heart.

Ryan had so many he considered family and also had a great deal of friends. He was a very loving soul and the lives he touched were just too many to mention. The world is a great deal darker without him here now.

The memorial service for Ryan will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20 at Mountain Bible Church in Payson, Ariz. if you’d like to join us and pay your respects along with so many who loved him.

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Opal V. Follin passed away September 8, 2015 in Sun City, Arizona where she had resided since 1999. She was born in Grass Range, Montana on October 13, 1921 to George L. and Viola V. Harris. The oldest child , she had three sisters; Iola C. Hearstead, Lois E. Carmen, and Ruth O. Sanford, and two brothers; Milton G. (who died as a child) and Edward M. Harris, all of Tacoma, Washington.

Opal was raised in Washington State where she resided until her marriage to Howard L. Follin, an Army Air Corps cadet, on May 2, 1942.

Her years as an Air Force wife were described by her as “25 years chasing after the same man” as Howard’s service took them overseas to France and then to numerous stations in the U.S.. Opal raised a family with three children, often on her own, when Howard was deployed elsewhere. She was a loving mother with numerous hobbies that she continued to enjoy well into her later years. An avid genealogist, Opal put together numerous

volumes of family history for both her Harris family and the Follin family. She was an accomplished water color artist, did beautiful needlework, and created her own memory quilts.

Opal was a resident of Payson, AZ from 1979-1999 where she belonged to the United Methodist Church, was a charter member of the Northern Gila Co. Genealogical Society, belonged to the “Thursday Bridge Club” and was a volunteer member of the RTA Hospice of Payson.

Loved by all, she is survived by sisters Ruth and Lois of Tacoma , WA, daughter Beverly Parrish of Sun City, AZ, son Carl Follin and his wife Jean of Springfield Illinois, son John Follin and his wife Maggie of Las Cruces, NM, grandchildren Dawn, Crystal, Christopher, Robyn, Katherine, Clayton, Amy, Carrie and 15 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Opal will be laid to rest at the family gravesite in Payson, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations to RTA Hospice are suggested.

Sydney James Whitely Ryan Christopher Hillegas

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(1932-2015)

Sydney “Jim” Whitely passed away on Sept. 9, 2015 at 6:18 p.m. Jim was born April 14, 1932 in Portorilos, Chile to Felix and Gladys Whitely.

Jim is survived by his wife Maxine Whitely; his kids Ruth Ann and James; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jim worked in construction throughout the U.S. His more notable projects included the Alaska Pipeline, the pump station and every tunnel for the Central Arizona Project (bringing the water from the Colorado River to Phoenix) and the foun-

dation to the California roller Screaming coaster at Disney’s California Adventures.

Once Jim and Maxine retired, they moved to the Payson area remaining active in the community. Jim ran for office and worked with others to create the Democratic Party club in Payson. He loved the Payson area and said it was the best place he had ever lived.

Jim will be missed by not only his family, but by everyone he knew and met. He was a champion for the underdog and throughout his life he fought injustice wherever he saw it.

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Fair activities included the ranch rodeo, petting zoo, photo contest in the exhibit hall and the carnival, with its barkers and prizes. At its heart, the fair celebrates the ranching and farming heritage that made the settlement of Rim Country possible.

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Of course, the Northern Gila County Fair offers lots more than the cattle shows, the neatly dressed 4-H kids with their “sirs” and “ma’ams” and the ranch rodeo — with working cowboys galloping hell for leather on matched quarter horses, linked by a strand of ribbon.

You’ve got your country bands and two-stepping twirlers. You’ve got your spinning carnival rides. You’ve got photographs of hummingbirds and rhinoceros beetles. You’ve got giant sunflowers and glistening strawberries. You’ve got quilts and handmade chairs and antique tractors and magic acts.

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And kids like Dallon.

And the families who built this place.

And even poor, sleek, ponderous Fireball — who likely learned the hard way what every ranch family knows — turns out, there’s no free lunch.

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Wyatt Chapman dives for a touchdown in Payson’s 42-0 thrashing of Coolidge on Friday night. In the photo below by Keith Morris, Cameron Moore leaps high for his third interception of the season.

Longhorns flying high

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Keith Morris

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Like the sky opening up with a torrential rain ending a drought, Payson High’s football team poured down on visiting Coolidge on Friday night.

The Longhorns clicked on offense and dominated on defense in routing the Bears 42-0 to improve to 3-0.

It’s the first time Payson has started a season with three wins

since going 14-0 in winning the Class 3A state championship in 2008.

The Longhorns have posted just one winning season in the six years since that magical season, going 6-5 in 2012.

Yes, the team has struggled in recent years.

But maybe this season will be different.

There’s mounting evidence for that argument.

“Every Friday we need to go out and take care of business and I think the boys are taking care of business when they need to,” said head coach Jake Swartwood. “And this is a game they needed to win.”

Ruben Estrada scored three touchdowns and finished with 164 all-purpose yards. He rushed seven times for 83 yards, including a 2-yard run to start the scoring with 5:39 left in the first quarter. He scored again 37 seconds later on a 65-yard punt return. He closed the scoring with the only touchdown of the second half on a 58-yard run that started a running clock with 4:21 left in the third quarter.

BBQ fundraiser Friday A barbecue fundraiser benefiting Payson Longhorns Football will be served on the high school football field from 4-6:30 p.m. Friday before the homecoming football game against the San Tan Valley Combs Coyotes. The cost is $7 a plate for Albert Hunt’s famous deep-pit meat and beans.

Those not attending the 7 p.m. game are urged to pick up their to-go plate between 4-5:30 to avoid the crowds.

The Longhorns’ three-headed rushing attack netted 350 yards on 32 carries, an average of 10.9 yards a rush. Wyatt Chapman ran 10 times for 130 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 63 and 10 yards.

Four of the six touchdowns covered at least 50 yards.

The other came from quarterback Chaz Davis, who ran six times for 94. His 50-yard

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More important than winning Honesty, respect for foes hallmarks for volleyball team by

Keith Morris

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Payson’s Bea Lewinson (17) and Abby Schreur go for the block in the Payson Invitational.

Taryn North didn’t think twice about it.

The team co-captain approached the official.

“It went off my fingers,” she said.

With that, and the outcome hanging in the balance, Payson’s volleyball team turned the ball and serve over to Phoenix Country Day. The Eagles were satisfied because they knew the call that one of them spiked the ball beyond the end line was wrong and felt they deserved the ball and more importantly the point.

The senior’s decision was a no-brainer in her mind.

“I think that being honest is most important because if we win we want to do it with integrity,” North said. “We just want to play as fair as we can.”

Not everyone agreed she had an obligation to do the right thing.

A man in the crowd told his wife, “They’re taught never to admit something like that.”

Well, that may very well routinely be taught. But it doesn’t make it right.

“I would encourage honesty at any point,” said first-year Payson head coach Desirae Burris. “I was even over there saying, ‘she touched it, give them the point.’

“When something’s that obvious you have to give it to them.

I don’t understand coaches who wouldn’t. That’s just good sportsmanship and I expect that from all my girls. That’s the kind of program I want to run.”

In another indication that these are very well adjusted young ladies with integrity, they decided to award an opposing player a Most Valuable Player ball signed by all the Longhorns with the team logo and the motto: “Great players inspire others.”

They surprised an appreciative Mala Bansal with the ball after Thursday’s match.

North and fellow captain Sara Novack came up with the idea.

“We were just thinking how

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Moose Lodge events

The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available.

Also, on the second, third, and fourth Thursday Diana Marie provides music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The lodge is open to members and their guests.

The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.

Payson Art League

Enjoy apple pie and hot dogs, socialize with fun artists, get free advice from professional artists, and view the astounding career of local artist Masoud Yassami. Join members of the Payson Art League Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway.

Our presenter is Masoud Yassami, a well-known successful artist. In the past he has taught at ASU and the U of Utah. Presently he is teaching at the Gila Community College Payson Campus. His paintings can be seen in major museums and private collections in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East.

Masoud will give us a slide show of his artwork beginning at 7 p.m. To view his work online, go to www. fibonaccigallery.com.

All are invited, you do not have to be a member of the Payson Art League. For more information, call Sally Myers, (928) 472-8651.

Masonic Lodge

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

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

Payson Walkers

Starting, Thursday, Oct. 1, the

Payson Walkers will be departing at 8:30 a.m.

Departure points remain the same. Walks now start at 8 a.m. and are about an hour in length on pavement: Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday- Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end) Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Senior Center parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office.

For more information, call (928) 978-2365.

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Editor will address Democratic Club

Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting room of the Payson Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. to hear our guest speaker, Pete Aleshire, editor of the Payson Roundup. The meeting of the Democratic Club of Northern Gila County will follow. Please call Chris Tilley at (928) 468-9669 if you have any questions.

Kiwanis issue invitation

Rim Country 4 Wheelers Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 8 a.m.

Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store.

The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate.

Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Chuck Jacobs at (928) 595-0967.

International Police Association The International Police Association (I.P.A. Region 61 Northern AZ) meets for breakfast at Mazatzal Casino Restaurant at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. All honorably retired law enforcement and active law enforcement personnel are welcome.

For more information, call Michelle Dyer at (928) 970-0247 or go online to www.ip_usa.org.

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

The members of Kiwanis invite Rim residents to join them in supporting the area’s children and their families when they meet at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Thursdays. Contact Mike Clark, (602) 510-9431 or Bobby Davis, (928) 978-4323.

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Join members of the Payson Art League at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Church of the Nazarene for hot dogs, apple pie and free advice from professional artists.

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

Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and members of the community to attend any or all of the following: • First and third Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center.

For more details, call Mary, (928) 474-3560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.

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

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

For more information or questions, please call (928) 478-6203.

Radio control vehicle group meets Wednesday Radio control car and truck enthusiasts are invited to meet up with fellow fans at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Payson Event Center on the north side of the warm-up arena.

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We meet every Thursday morning. Weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. and the program is from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

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

Rim Country Garrett Retirees potluck

Rim Country Garrett Retirees will meet Thursday Sept. 17 at Rumsey Park for our annual potluck. Social hour begins at 11 a.m. with food served at noon. Remember to bring your own table service and beverage, plus a dish to share. Friends and Honeywell retirees are always welcome. For more information, call Merie (928) 474-6011.

The Payson Public Library presents another free computer class for those 16 and older from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17.

The topics of the class are: setting up a document using options on the menu bar and how to save and open a file. To participate, students must be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard or have taken the library’s earlier basic keyboard and mouse skills classes.

Seating is limited.

The library is at 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson. Call (928) 474-9260 for details.

The Payson Tea Party meets every Thursday night (except holidays) at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There are

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Bingo at Senior Center

The Payson Senior Center and Payson Helping Payson host bingo every Friday at the Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Tickets go on sale at noon and games start at 1 p.m.

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. 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.

Free riding program offered for youth

The Heart Six Ranch, a nonprofit, provides a free Kids Work to Ride program from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday with a free lunch.

The program is called for the Grace of Devin. Contact Connie Agnes for details at (928) 595-0345.

Payson Lioness Club

The Payson Lioness Club meets at 9 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260.

Sponsored by the Payson Lions Club, the Payson Lioness Club is part of the world’s largest service organization. Members enjoy activities, service projects and events that benefit local charities. All interested persons are welcome to attend. You are never too young or young at heart to be a Lioness. For more information, call Carol at (928) 9784132.

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great speakers and/or great interaction each week on local, state and federal issues. All are welcome.

Call (928) 468-1131 for more information.

Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge for Sept. 8 were: Lori Nelson, first; Betty Mashl, second; Mary Kemp, third.

Players are needed. The group meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center), 514 W. Main St. Area residents and guests are welcome.

Please call Betty Mashl at 928478-2013 for reservations and information.

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9 were: Kay Hutchinson and Kent Teaford, N/S, Mary Kastner and Harry Young, E/W, first; Dot and Ed Koshinski tied with Wanda Sitz and Phon Sutton, N/S and Judy and Steve Fox, E/W, second; Sue Chester and Jerri Koch, N/S, Flo Moeur and Joan Young, E/W, third.

For information and reservations, call Kay Hutchinson at 928474-0287.

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The ladies of the Breast Cancer Support Group clutched pink balloons and listened to the names of 21 women, prepared to let the balloons go in a ceremony of remembrance.

The list included names of those who had fought breast cancer, joined the support group and passed on — some to breast cancer, others to different diseases.

Reading the names, Aggie Hansen, a founder of the group, had a steady and calm voice.

She had known all these women, so had many of the others standing in a semi-circle.

Many had called out particular names before grabbing a balloon and heading outside for the ceremony.

The Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month in the Senior Apartments common room, 311 S. McLane Rd., to share food, information, support, stories, tears and laughter.

Facilitator Ilona Swenson said that while the group currently has all survivors, she hopes those recently diagnosed will join.

“The sooner we get them the better,” said Swenson.

The women spend time talking about their personal experiences, treatments used, and how to find just the right prosthesis and bra.

All the women understand that this is a difficult subject and many might be uncomfortable joining the group because they just don’t know what they’re missing.

Swenson said all the ladies in the group have much to share with newcomers because they have been there and done that.

“I’m a 30-year survivor,” she said. “My nurse was a five-year survivor and she inspired me to realize there is life after cancer.”

Mostly though, the ladies get together to

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Members of the Breast Cancer Support Group had a ceremonial pink balloon release in memory of those who have passed on. realize they are not alone, said Swenson.

As Hansen spoke the last name on the list, the ladies released the balloons. Some had misty eyes, while others watched the balloons disappear as long as they could with memories of those gone playing across

their faces.

Swenson offered a positive perspective.

“They are just as free as those balloons,” she said.

For more information, call Swenson at (928) 472-3331.

Spying on September’s spectacular spiders Seems like every time I walk through my front or patio door these days, I find myself immersed in spider webs. They are everywhere, hanging from doorways, over windows, on lawn furniture and across fences.

I admit I am not an admirer of spiders and treat any found within the SENIOR house with about a half-gallon of bug MOMENTS spray, and then, Carol Zebb to be on the safe Roundup columnist side, crush the fallen creature before flushing it down the toilet.

Much as I dislike them, I must admit that they are fascinating creatures. Ced Vig, a Wisconsin writer, once wrote that September is Spider Month. He quotes Dr. John Cooke of the American Museum of Natural History, that “This is the season there are now about 2.25 million spiders per acre of open grassland.”

Hmmm — I think I will stay away from open grassland.

Spiders do some good, however; they consume about 2,000 harmful insects during their lifespan of approximately one year (except in my house). Some even devour their own species. Insects get trapped in their intricately spun webs, which I concede,

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The largest web discovered, so far, was in Madagascar and was 82 feet long and the width of two city buses, woven by a Darwin Bark Spider. Thankfully, Madagascar is not on my travel list in the near future.

The Payson Center

Ballroom Dancing will be held at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 at The Center, 514 W. Main St. Admission is $5 per person, open to the public.

There will be no Zumba® class next Monday, Sept. 21 at The Center. Classes resume at 9 a.m., Monday, Sept. 28.

The Center offers numerous weekday programs and classes. You can pick up a schedule of monthly events from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays in The Center lobby.

Trinkets and Treasures

Books, books, books! Although we are all enjoying our Rim Country autumn, winter

is coming, and for those days we prefer to stay indoors, now is the time to stock up on winter reading. During the month of October, Trinkets and Treasures, 512 W. Main St., will be having a book sale. Hard cover books will be sold three for $1 (unless otherwise priced), and paperbacks at five for $1 (except otherwise priced).

There also will be a parking lot sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays during October in the parking lot alongside Trinkets and Treasures (formerly Senior Thrift Store). Numerous items will be offered at bargain prices, including furniture, glassware, lamps, hardware, knickknacks and more.

Other

The Library Friends of Payson Bookstore September sales are Buy One, Get One Free on books of history, politics, biographies and religion. The second item must be of equal or lesser value than the first. The bookstore is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is located just to the front right of the circulation desk in the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Think About It: A filing cabinet is nothing but a system for losing things alphabetically.

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We now offer a great price for a cut-down bathtub modification for handicapped or elderly people who find it hard to get in and out of a standard bathtub. In just one day your bathtub can be modified for easy access.

Complete Automotive Service Center, quick oil changes w/ courtesy 34 pt. inspection, driveline repair and rebuild, we will match most written estimates.

RV’s

BATHTUB MODIFICATIONS

Charlie Hall’s

WRANGLER PLUMBING & PUMPING CLOGGED DRAIN SPECIALIST ALL SERVICE & REPAIRS SEPTIC PUMPING SEPTIC INSPECTIONS 928-474-4032

LOCAL NEWS SINCE 1937

Serving Payson Since 1978

ROC #180429

BONDED & INSURED WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD/VISA

Call 474-5251, ext. 108 to subscribe.

EPAIR

Southwest Mobility, Inc. Honoring our committment to you since 1989

Authorized Provider

www.southwestmobility.com 217 E. Highway 260 • Payson 928-478-7940

& Design, Inc.

Granite/Marble/All Natural Stones Sales/Fabrication/Installation All Floor Coverings 113 W. Aero Drive (928) 468-6789 paysongranitedesign@aol.com

OFFICE TEMP Victoria Farnsworth

OFFICE TEMP SERVICES PROFESSIONAL & DEPENDABLE Front Desk • Phones Typing • Filing • Power Point Creation Organizing • Computer Design • Courier Short-term, by the hour or by the day.

Fees negotiable, depending on work criteria.

928-476-1751

SALES RENTALS SERVICE

victoriafarnsworth@centurylink.net

TIRES

TRACTOR SERVICES

& AUTOMOTIVE, LLC

New/Used Tires Brakes Alignment Oil Change Suspension Lift/Leveling Kits A/C Service Engine Repairs

Brian Bowman Brandon Moore 214 W. Aero Drive 928-474-TIRE (8473)

Payson, Arizona

(928) 478-9959 www.lilredtractor.com

Tractor Service By the Hour (2 hour min.) or By the job Dump Trailer Service by the Load

4B

PAYSON ROUNDUP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Classifieds More ways than ever to publish and pay for your classified ad!

Call 928-474-5251 • Online at PaysonClassifiedsNow.com • Email ClassAds@payson.com DEADLINES: 10AM Monday for Tuesday issue • 10AM Wednesday for Friday issue

MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 Free Adorable Loveable, and Beautiful, 4 pound male Chihuahua, that I have to give up due to health reasons. All Shots, Micro-Chipped, Neutered.

602-799-3545 MISSING CAT: Star Valley Area Tyra-Small Gray Tabby, Please Call Donna 928-978-0943

BIKES/SCOOTERS 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500cc Light Blue, Excellent Condition, Runs Great, Only 1064 miles on it $2200. 928-474-0360

FIREWOOD WE SELL FIREWOOD Also BACKHOE SERVICE AND YARD CLEANING “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE” Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service 928-951-6590 or 928-978-5473

HUNTING/FISHING SUPPLIES 50 CALIBER BLACKPOWDER ULTRA-MAG FIREBOLT C.V.A.—Like New With Accessories $250.00 Firm 602-369-0869 PSE THUNDERBOLT COMPOUND BOW 30” Draw, 70 lb Peak Weight, Accessories Included $250 or best offer 602-369-0869

LOST AND FOUND Lost family dog - Missing since 8/27/15 near Payson Golf Course: Black and white female small/medium dog. Her name is Chewy, she had a flower collar with heart tag on it. She is afraid of loud noises. Please call if you have seen her. Thank you.

928-978-4918 & 928-978-4917

MISCELLANEOUS 10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft.

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257

MISCELLANEOUS FREE WOODEN PALLETS: The Payson Roundup Newspaper is offering Free Wooden Pallets, Please pick up at your convenience in back at the first alley off of Forest Rd.

I BUY ESTATES! (928) 474-5105

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Upright Baldwin Piano All keys and peddles work. Excellent condition with matching bench seat. $2000 928-978-5595

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS ESTATE SALES 5. HUGE ESTATE SALE Fri. & Sat. Sept. 18 & 19 at Airline & Woodland from 7:30 am to 3pm: $3.00 Early Bird Entry at 7:00 a.m. with a Free Doughnut.

Years of Accumlation! Wstern, SW Art, Books, Retro Antiques, Mantiques, Beer Collection, Collectibles, Glassware, Mancave & She-Shed Items, Tools, Golf Clubs, over 40 Paintings, Fishin, Ty Baby World, Too Much To List!

Another Sale accross the street with more Vintage & Collectible Items! See ya there!

Saturday Noon to 3:00ish 20% to 70% Off most items.

Thank you...Say you Read it in the Roundup and get 10% Off any item!!

YARD SALES 1. Two Family Yard Sale, 1605 W. Dalton Circle and Accross Street there’s a Moving Sale, Payson, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 18 & 19 from 8am to 3pm: Furniture, Household Items, Some Tools, Day Bed, Old Dresser, Garden Items and Misc. Items.

10. MASSIVE MOVING SALE; EVERYTHING MUST GO! 406 N. Laredo Lane; Thurs & Friday Sept. 17 & 18 from 7am to 1pm: Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Items, Decorative Art, Military Gear and Clothing, Hand and Power Tools, Sports and Outdoor Gear, Furniture, Household Appliances, Electronics, Kitchenware, Holiday Decor, Clothing, Jewelry, Shoes, Children Clothing, Books, and Toys, EARLY BIRDS WELCOME!

Special Offer at

Order: 10077631 Cust: -Merlinda's Hair Salon Keywords: Special Offer art#: 20129207 Class: Beauty Salon Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Merlinda’s Hair Salon Men’s Haircut.... 10.00 Women’s Haircut....$18.00 $ 5.00 off all chemical service $

Call or Walk-ins Welcome ~ Merlinda or LeAnn Twin Pines Center • 512 S. Beeline #9 • 928.468.2003 Order: 10073430 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20123185 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Join our friendly Team

YARD SALES

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com Order: 10077567 Cust: -Hospice Compassus art#: 20129111 Class: Healthcare Size: 4.00 X 4.00

2008 HomeMade Utility

4. Garage Sale: 307 E Pine St. (Payson), Fri. & Sat. Sept. 18 & 19 from 7:30am to 12 Noon: Beige Couch, Bike w/Rack, Amish Fireplace, Bowling Arcade, Daniell Steel Books, RV Stuff, Countertop Oven, Lots of Kitchen Stuff; Call 480-201-9697

UTILITY TRAILER 10’x5.5’x24”Deep with Metal Floor, Expanded Metal Sides, Tilt TailGate. $1100.00 OBO. 602-369-0869

6. 605 N. Blue Spruce Rd. Fri. & Sat. Sept. 18 & 19 from 8am to 2pm: Collectibles, Various Craft Supplies, Framed Pictures and Headlines and Tea Pots!

No Early Birds Please!

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

928-472-4792

7. THREE FAMILY YARD SALE! 206 S. Tonto St., Fri. Sept. 18 from 8am to 3pm & Sat. Sept. 19 from 8am to 2pm: Guaranteed to be interesting, Conglomeration of Collectibles, Furniture for Yard and House, What Nots, Wall Shelves, Linens, Projects for you, Lamps, Wall Art-Indians and Landscapes, Iron Stuff, Clocks, Jewels-Sterling and Fun Bling, Ancient Artifacts (Me), Cowboy Hats, Tools, Come Sit a Spell and Visit; No Early Birds!

2007 Ford E350 Super Duty XLT 10 Passenger Van, 5.6L V8 Engine, Runs Great, New Tires, New Brakes, Very Clean, $8,000.

928-468-6556

TRUCKS

Home Base Teacher Payson Pay starts at $13./hour Must have minimum of a High School Diploma Apply today at www.PGCCS.org/Careers Program provided by Pinal Gila Community Child Services is 100% federally funded.

EOE.

9. Inside Yard Sale: Rain or Shine Wood Tools, Beanie Babies, Duck Decoys, Nick-Naks, Books, Jars, Other Collectibles & Misc.

Sat. & Sun. Sept. 19 & 20 starting at 8am: 10555 Fossil Creek Rd, Strawberry; Watch for Black & Yellow Signs (Betsy Ross Acres)

AUTOS/VEHICLES BOATS 24ft Sailboat for the Serious Sailor, Fast and Beautiful, Sleeps 4, Asking Only $5600. Call 928-474-8462 Tracker 14’ Deep V, 9.8 Nissan Electric Start, 2 Trolling Motors, Bass Seats, Fish Finder, Excellent Condition, $4900. 928-474-2434

2011 Honda Accord EX-L Coup, was $17,450. Now $15,995.

2002 Mazda B2300 Pick-up, 5sp Manual, Really Clean, $4200.

1999 Chevy Suburban, 1500 4x4, Real Clean, $4995.

WE BUY CARS!

RVS 1997 Holiday Rambler Alum-Lite Trailer, 32ft. Loaded, Hitch, Like New, $8900. 928-474-2434 1997 Winnebego Adventurer-34ft M-35Q, Chevy 452 V8, Starts and Runs Great, 94K Miles, New Microwave, new Carpet, 5KW Generator, Fully Equipped, One 14ft Slide-Out, Trailer Hitch, $10,000.

928-468-6556

2002 Wells Cargo Mini Wagon Trailer, Excellent Condition, 15” Tires, Enclosed, Asking $1800.

Gary 715-584-2741

VANS

EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL

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

COMPUTER Jay has ad

SmartSystems, Inc. a regional leader in IT support and computer solutions has an immediate opening for a COMPUTER TECHNICIAN.

This technician will work in our state of the art tech depot as well as provide remote and onsite support for residential clients.

Experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and good customer service skills are required for this position. A minimum of A+, MCP and/or MCITP is preferred. This is a great opportunity to work for an excellent company with high integrity, good salary, PTO time, opportunity for advancement, and other benefits.

Please send your resume to resumes@ smartsystemsaz.com or fax to 928-468-7800.

Order: 10077642 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: Property Equipment Technician Gila& County Career art#: 20129224 Class: General and Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Opportunities

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

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.gilacountyaz.gov

Hiring in Payson, AZ We need you in our growing company!

Must have CPR Must have CNA certificate in AZ Maximum 7 patients Friday night 10PM – 6AM and Saturday and Sunday nights 6PM – 6AM

Hospice Aide (CNA): PRN Must have CPR Must have CNA certificate in AZ Ability to work 8AM – 5PM – shift work flexibility desirable

If you are passionate about impacting patient & family care and enjoy working out in the field, a clinical position with our company may be the perfect opportunity for you! We offer medical benefits, 401k, and generous paid time off plan, tuition reimbursement and more lucrative benefits!

Please Phone 928-472-6340, Fax 928-468-2120 or Email your resume to: Mary.Rogers@hospicecom.com

Yard Maintenance Ɣ Clean Ups Weeds Ɣ Trimming Ɣ Hauling Quality Work…Affordable Prices!

928-951-0859

is now accepting applications for waitress.

Please apply in person, Tuesday-Friday after 3:00 928-474-4848

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS

Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences.

Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks.

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

LEGAL SERVICES ad attached

Christina Furlong, Preparing Legal and personal documents. Court papers, wills, trust, probate, ECT. 615 West Main Street Suit C Payson Office 928-232-9270 Cell 928-951-2219

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS WILLS LIVING WILLS FINANCIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY MEDICAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY DEEDS

Patricia Rockwell AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer/ Paralegal

CONSTRUCTION

Chaparral Pines Golf Club Housekeeping Position available, Part Time 20-30hr @ $10.00 per hr.

Pick up application at Security Gate Earn Extra $$. Jury Research Participants Needed. Must be 18 years of age and Eligible for Jury Duty. Call 928-474-6727

HEALTH CARE CPES Is Hiring!

PT positions $9.25hrly Up to 25 hours per week Working with adults with Special Needs Days, evenings and weekends available No experience required For more information call: 928-595-1886

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

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

Steve @ 928-978-4861 JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823 Robin H.

HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

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

JOE - 970-1873 HOME SERVICES

Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Call The Cheaper Sweeper You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!

PATIENT FINANCIAL REP

Patient Financial Rep Banner Healthcare

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and engaging candidate to handle patient check in and check out, insurance verifications, referrals, authorization and scheduling for three providers.

Hours are from 8-5 Monday through Friday. Customer service experience and six month in medical clerical required.

Help define the future of health care. Join Banner Payson Medical Clinic.

Apply online at www.BannerHealth.com/ careers. Search job # 151238. EEO/AA/ Diversity/Vets. We support a tobacco-free and drugfree workplace.

Windows to Walls, Baseboards to Ceiling Fans WE CLEAN IT ALL!

Gift Certificates Available

Call The Cheaper Sweeper for a free estimate: (928) 472-9897

HOUSEKEEPING HOUSE/OFFICE CLEANING!

928-476-6539 AZCLDP #81438

REAL ESTATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Contractor/Investor Needed to build Cabin on lot in Strawberry, AZ; Lot is paid for. Has Water, Power, Septic.

Call Al 520-251-3315

HOMES FOR SALE HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187

MANUFACTURED HOMES 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

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1100 Sq.Ft 2BDR/2BA Apartment In Central Payson, Central Heating and A/C, F/P., Washer/Dryer Hookup $750.p/m, 480-326-7203 or 480-926-9024 2Br/2Ba Laundry Room w/Washer & Dryer, All Electric, Clean, Year Lease, Pets/Smoking-No, $800.mo Call 928-474-8263 or 928-951-4237 Apartment For Rent

Now Renting!

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.

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

Order: 10076605 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Town of Payson, Property & Equipment Technician $12.48-$18.71/hr. plus excellent benefits Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x5012; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov.

Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 10/01/15. EOE

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

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT 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 RESTAURANT FACILITIES FOR LEASE Comm zoning, A+ location.

New to-code stainless comm kitchen w/walk-in cooler/freezer & lrg pantry. Seats 80+ w/Hi-vis HWY260 location, plenty of parking. Attractive lease terms for qualified tenant.

Scott R Trevey KL Commercial Group; 480-205-0862

3Br/2Ba Condo, Beautiful Open Layout, Four Seasons Condo, Pool, FP, Laundry Hookups, 1490sf, Non-Smokers, $895.mo 928-951-0164 Trash/Sewer Included

HOMES FOR RENT

MOBILES FOR SALE

HOUSEKEEPING ETC. Cleaning Services, Regular Schedulled Cleanings, Organizing and Move-Outs!

Call Shari for a Quote!

928-951-1807

10% Off Your Full Cleanup!

Positively : : :Payson:

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

Canal Senior Apartments 807 S. Westerly Road Payson, AZ 85541

IRIS GARDEN SERVICE

Nice 1Br/1Ba & Loft Apts.

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

CONDOMINIUMS 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

REASONABLE RATES & FREE ESTIMATES Call: Ashley @ 928-970-2400

LANDSCAPING

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2)) Your 1st Service 2))

Debco Construction

Hospice Aide (CNA) / Inpatient Unit: Full-time

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Diamond Point Shadows

HANDYMAN 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

LANDSCAPING landscape services-pick up 2014

FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts

Waitress

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

Opening our first hospice in 1979, Hospice Compassus is a family of community based hospices. Our nationwide network is a vast resource of information benefiting both patients and their families.

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

Document Preparation

CARS Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375

RESTAURANTS

GENERAL

8. 805 W. Main St. Fri. & Sat. Sept. 18 & 19 from 7am to 5pm: Used Doors and Windows, Beach Toys, Vacuums, Floor & Steam Cleaners, Household Misc.

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

EDUCATION

HEAD START Come join a WINNING TEAM! Now accepting applications for:

3. HUGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE! 508 S. Colcord, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 18 & 19 starting at 7am: Electronics, Tools, Furniture, Washer & Dryer and a Variety of Household Items!

TRAILERS

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.

TRAILERS

2. MAJOR YARD SALE FRIDAY ONLY, SEPT. 18th 8:00-2:00 400 W. Arabian Way (Corner of Arabian and McLane) Crafts, Household, Electronics, Books, Garden, Jewelry Awesome stuff! Don’t miss out!

Bargains for all!

Get the best results!

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

Apartments For Rent

Got Shade?

Cool off at ASPEN COVE!

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 Newly Remodeled 3Br/2Ba, Large Lot, Majestic Views, Spacious House, $1150.mo + Dep. 949-482-8467 Cell or Home 928-474-7022 - Tom 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 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 Pine Prudential Rentals x3

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

www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

1502 N. Fairview Dr., 3BD, 3BA . . $1400 602 N. Boulder Ridge, 3BD, 2BA . $1295 604 N. Granite Dr., 3BD, 3BA . . . . $1195 905 N. Beeline Hwy. #9, 3BD, 2BA . $925 502 E. McKamey St., 3BD, 2BA . . . $895 1101 N. Carefree Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . $850 204 E. Jura #A, 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . $650 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C7, Studio 1BA$500 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio 1BA$400

FURNISHED HOMES 1104 S. Elk Ridge, 4BD, 3BA . . . . $2000

BISON COVE CONDOS

200 E. MALIBU DRIVE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNFURNISHED & FURNISHED UNITS RENT $800 TO $1150

Independently Owned & Operated

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

APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •

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 Apt. 2Br, Fenced Yard $670.mo, Also Trailer 1Br $525.mo Both, minimum 3 month lease, Cable/Water/Rubbish Included Call 928-951-6137 or 928-478-2010

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

PAYSON ROUNDUP 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: 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 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 Dependable Retired Man, LOOKING and SEEKING w/rent to own option on Private lot 2Br Home or Double Wide Trailer in nice part of Payson,.

704-477-9293

LEGAL NOTICES 15894: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15/2015 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 7/21/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-674146-CL Order No. : 14-117494 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/12/2007 and recorded 3/19/2007 as Instrument 2007-004637 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will

az cans ARIZONA CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK Financial SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today!

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m AZ-15-674146-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions.

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

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LEGAL NOTICES nia County of: San Diego On 7/20/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared John Pascual, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0089573 8/25/2015 9/1/2015 9/8/2015 9/15/2015 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.

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

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LEGAL NOTICES sons 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 15916: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29/2015 ARIZONA SUPERIOR COURT In the Matter of the Estate of JEAN UT ANAH WEAVER, MARICOPA COUNTY Deceased.

No. PB2015-051264 NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Estate that: I. Asheley Estell Biesemeyer has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate.

2. Claims against the Estate must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

3. Claims against the Estate may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Asheley Estell Biesemeyer, care of Robert W. Boland Jr., Esq., Boland Law Group, PLLC, 14850 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 350, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

DATED this 31 day of August, 2015.

BOLAND LAW GROUP, PLLC By: /s/ Gran M. Boland GRANT M. BOLAND, ESQ. 14850 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 350 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Counsel for Personal Representative 15917: 9/11, 9/15, 9/18/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: THE FAST LANE COFFEE, L.L.C. II. The address of the known place of business is: 987 E Saguaro Dr., Globe, AZ 85501. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Olive Darlene Jonovich, 987 E Saguaro Dr., Globe, AZ 85501.

III. 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: Olive Darlene Jonovich, Manager, 987 E Saguaro Dr., Globe, AZ 8550; Double Dj’s LLC, Member, 987 E Saguaro Dr., Globe, AZ 8550 15918: 9/15, 9/18, 9/22/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: Connie Bruch-Harrison PLLC File No. P-2020621-3 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1722 N. Berrett St., Mesa, AZ 85207 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Connie Bruch-Harrison, 1722 N. Berrett St., Mesa, AZ 85207.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: 1722 N. Berrett St., Mesa, AZ 85207.

15919: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6/2015 Trustee’s Sale No.: 026641-00016 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Recorded: 08/26/2015 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of

LEGAL NOTICES Trust executed on December 3, 2004, and recorded on December 8, 2004, as Instrument No. 2004-019128, records of Gila County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON 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 at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona, in Gila County, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. of said day: Lot 89, Payson North Unit Five, according to Map No. 480, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address or identifiable location of this property is: 416 E. Timber Payson, Arizona 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-70-089-0 Original Principal Balance: $85,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: National Bank of Arizona 6001 North 24th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Name and Address of Original Trustor: Tyler J. Herrera Cheri R. Cline 416 E. Timber Payson, Arizona 85541 Name and Current Address of Current Trustor: Tyler J. Herrera Cheri R. Cline 416 E. Timber Payson, Arizona 85541 Name and Address of Successor Trustee: John A. Nasr Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. One East Washington Street, Suite 1600 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Telephone: (602) 257-7972 (Attention: Amey Wheeler) The appointed Successor Trustee qualifies as trustee of the Deed of Trust in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as required by A.R.S. § 33-803(A) and is regulated by the Arizona Supreme Court. Dated this 25 day of August, 2015. /s/ John A. Nasr - 029343 Successor Trustee State Of Arizona ) ) ss County of Maricopa ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 25 day of August, 2015, by John A. Nasr, Successor Trustee. (Seal and Expiration Date) /s/ Amey Wheeler Notary Public My Commission Expires June 30, 2018 15920: 9/15, 9/18, 9/22/2015 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1.

ENTITY TYPE: LIFE Academy. File No. 20108382 2.

CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS: This corporation intends to be an entity to help and educate the surrounding community.

3.

MEMBERS: (x) The corporation WILL NOT have members 4.

ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? (Yes).

5.

DIRECTORS: Christina Day, PO Box 1603, Globe, AZ 85502; Robert Day, PO Box 1603, Globe, AZ 85502.

6.

STATUTORY AGENT: Christina Day, 1000 W. Blake St. #1, Globe, AZ 85501; PO Box 1603, Globe, AZ 85502.

7.

INCORPORATORS: Christina Day, PO Box 1603, Globe, AZ 85502. By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) I accept; /s/ Christina Day, Christina Day; Dated 7/7/2015 (x) Corporation as Incorporator for LIFE Academy.

15921: 9/15, 9/18, 9/22/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OF-

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LEGAL NOTICES FICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: HANDY RANDY LLC File No. L-2029748-9 II. The address of the known place of business is: 171 W. Old Town Court, Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Randy M. Johnson, 171 W. Old Town Court, Payson, AZ 85541.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Randy M. Johnson, (x) member, 171 W. Old Town Court, Payson, AZ 85541.

15922: 9/15, 9/18, 9/22/2015 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT Pursuant to A.R.S. § 29-633(F) 1.

The name of the limited liability company is: Integrity Design & Construction, L.L.C.; File No. L-1978617-1 2.

Attached hereto as Exhibit A is the text of the amendment.

Dated this 20 day of August, 2015.

DATED: 8/20 15 By /s/ Julie A. Rea, Julie A. Rea, Manager/Member; DATED: 8/20/15 By /s/ James C. Rea, James C. Rea, Member.

Exhibit A: The Articles of Organization are amended to read as follows: 4. Management of this limited company is reserved to the Manager or Mangers. The name and address of each person who is a Manager at a later date than the time of formation of the limited liability company is: Julie A. Rea, 420 N. Meadow Way, Payson, AZ 85541.

The members who own 20% or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: James C. Rea, 420 N. Meadow Way, Payson, AZ 85541; Julie A. Rea, 420 N. Meadow Way, Payson, AZ 85541.

15923: 9/15, 9/18, 9/22/2015 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE WAT FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN INTENTION APPLICATIONS 1.

ENTITY NAME: The WAT Foundation for Human Intention Applications, File No 2022906-0 2.

CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS: to conduct scientific activities and more specifically to create new science and technologies that help solve today’s problems and difficulties.

3.

MEMBERS: (X) The corporation will NOT have members.

4.

ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? (Yes).

5.

DIRECTORS: William A. Tiller, Vi@Grayhawk, 7501 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Unit 321, Scottsdale, AZ 85255; John Gregory Fandel, 909 S. Pinecone Street, Payson, AZ 85541; William Roberts, 16603 E. Oxford Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268; Walter E. Dibble Jr., 909 S. Pinecone St., Payson, AZ 85541; Robert Foster, 3847 E. Ivyglen Circle, Mesa, AZ 85205.

6.

STATUTORY AGENT: John Gregory Fandel, 909 S. Pinecone Street, Payson, AZ 85541.

7.

IRS PROVISIONS: A. This organization is a nonprofit scientific organization and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized exclusively for scientific purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as except organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles of incorporation, this organization shall not engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this organization, and the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (z) by

LEGAL NOTICES an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. C. No substantial part of the activities of this organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, except as otherwise provided by Section 501(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the organization shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. D. The property of this organization is irrevocably dedicated to scientific purposes.

No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its directors, officers, members, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof. E. Upon the dissolution of the organization, assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this organization, shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation or organization which is organized and operated for scientific purposes and which has established its tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

8.

INCORPORATORS: John Gregory Fandel, 909 S. Pinecone Street, Payson, AZ 85541.

By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) I ACCEPT: /s/ John Gregory Fandel; John Gregory Fandel, Incorporator: Dated 8/25/2015.

15924: 9/15, 9/18, 9/22/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES, LLC File No. L-2019791-7 II. The address of the known place of business is: 105 N. Parkwood Ln, Payson, AZ 85547.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Dawn Soriano, PO Box 2485, 105 N. Parkwood Ln, Payson, AZ 85547.

(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: Dawn Soriano, (x) manager, 105 N. Parkwood Ln, Payson, AZ 85547.

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Payson Roundup SPORTS Tuesday, September 15, 2015

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Young girls soccer team keeps improving by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Every team wants to win.

Payson High’s girls soccer team hasn’t enjoyed a lot of victories the last several years. And many of the losses came by margins of three or more goals.

So the Longhorns were hoping to be more competitive this season.

So far so good.

They opened the season by matching last season’s win total in their very first game, a 2-1 victory over Grand Canyon

in the Show Low Invitational on Sept. 4.

They lost their final three games of the tournament but were competitive in all three. They fell to Show Low 3-2 on Friday. They battled a Flagstaff Northland Prep team that went on to finish second in the tournament in a 3-1 setback. Then they had to play Snowflake immediately after and carried a 1-0 lead into the halftime break before fatigue caught up to them in the second half.

“The girls played real well,” said coach Chris Harold. “Our girls played

real though against Northland Prep. We played pretty well in the first half against Snowflake then our girls ran out of gas.

But they gave it a great effort.”

Those games provided valuable experience for the young team heading into the games that count in the power rankings.

And the Longhorns performed well in that opener on Sept. 9 at Camp Verde, battling the Cowboys to a 2-2 tie.

“Our girls played excellent,” Harold said. “The defense stepped up and had a

really good performance.”

Sophomore Maddy Beier was in goal.

“Maddy did a great job for us,” her coach said.

Sophomore Aubrielle Paulson scored both goals. “She was outstanding,” Harold said.

And freshmen Perla Luna and Taylor Brade also played key roles offensively.

“They were just workhorses,” Harold said. “Both really just played well for their first varsity competition.”

Brade, who drew an assist on the

second goal, was hurt on the play when a defender took her down from behind.

“She’ll miss at least a week because she had some shoulder damage on that play,” Harold said. “It was an extremely physical team, more than our girls are used to.

But we’re learning.”

The Longhorns return to action in the home opener against Show Low on Wednesday at Rumsey Park. The junior varsity game is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the varsity at 6, but it’s possible the varsity game could be played first.

Spikers playing with integrity as they try to do things the right way From page 1B cool it is to receive something from the other team even though that’s supposed to be like the enemy,” North said. “So we just thought it was a good idea to recognize someone like that who puts in hard work because it’s true, great players do inspire greatness in others.”

North is one of five seniors on the team.

Rookie head coach Desirae Burris said things are going pretty much as expected in the early part of a season of transition with a new coach and several new

players.

“I think our energy went up and down (tonight),” Burris said.

“I think if we can get a consistent positive energy the whole time; like consistent drive the whole time, we’re going to be pretty killer.

“But we’re still figuring it out and I’m messing with the lineup, so that changes things. They’re hanging in there. They’re doing good. They’re working hard.”

The Longhorns were shorthanded on Thursday with Olivia Long (ankle) and Lacey Standifird (concussion) both out with injuries and Sam Sokol with

Gridders rout Coolidge From page 1B touchdown run midway through the second quarter gave the Longhorns a 35-0 halftime lead.

Davis completed 3 of 6 passes for 51 yards and an interception.

And Payson shut the Bears down.

Swartwood certainly liked what he saw from coordinator Chris Taylor’s defense.

“The defense played a phenomenal game,” Swartwood said.

“We shut down the inside run especially well.”

Linebacker Taran Sarnowski said the players on this year’s squad are out to prove this is not the defense that surrendered 35 or more points five times last year.

“Last year people were thinking our D wasn’t that good,” the senior said. “This year we’re showing them it is really good.”

Linebacker and center Korben White agrees that this team is just better than the 5-5 squad that missed the playoffs a year ago.

“We’re not the same team as last year,” the junior said. “We don’t fold. We always push the pedal down and keep going.”

It was the first meeting between the teams since the Bears (1-2) beat the Longhorns 16-14 in the Class 3A state quarterfinals in 2007.

The Longhorns cut their penalties to eight for 75 yards after drawing double-digit flags in each of their first two games for 175 yards last week after 125 penalty yards the first game.

Payson took advantage of four Coolidge turnovers. Cameron Moore had an interception and tipped another pass that Chapman wound up picking off.

Because the game was played on Sept. 11, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Timothy Barg ran with the Longhorn players onto the field carrying the American flag as they broke through a banner thanking the military and first responders.

“We asked him to run with the flag and he said, ‘I’d be honored

Payson 42, Coolidge 0 Coolidge 0 0 0 0 — 0 Payson 21 14 7 0 — 42

Scoring summary First quarter P-Ruben Estrada 2 run (Angel Reyes kick), 5:39 P-Estrada 65 punt return (Reyes kick), 5:02 P-Wyatt Chapman 10 run (Reyes kick), 1:02 Second quarter P-Chapman 63 run (Reyes kick), 8:58 P-Chaz Davis 50 run (Reyes kick), 5:58 Third quarter P-Estrada 58 run (Reyes kick), 4:21

Team statistics

Rushes-yards Comp.-att.-int.

Passing yards Total offense Fumbles-lost Turnovers Penalties-yards

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na 32-350 na 3-6-1 na 51 na 401 6-2 4-1 4 3 4-30 8-75

Payson individual statistics RUSHING – Wyatt Chapman 10-130, Chaz Davis 6-94, Ruben Estrada 7-83, Cameron Moore 4-23, Taran Sarnowski 4-18, Angel Jacquez 1-2.

PASSING (comp.-att.-yds.-TD-int.) – Davis 3-6-51-0-1.

RECEIVING – Jacquez 1-21, Estrada 1-16, Alex Suarez 1-14.

RETURNS – Estrada 1-65.

TACKLES (def. stats) – Brigham Flake 8, Suarez 7, Chapman 5 (int., blocked punt, forced fumble), Trey Glasscock 5, Sarnowski 5 (fumble rec.), Korben White 5, Donovan Cross 4, Tito Vega 3, Estrada 2, Jacquez 2, Shane Law 2, Moore 2 (int.), Jason Bland 1, Trenton Cline 1, Jeremiah Hamm 1, Wyatt Richardson 1, Emerson Carr (fumble rec.).

to do it,’” Swartwood said. “We were honored to have him come out and run with us. Nine-eleven obviously weighs heavy on all of our hearts and we’re thinking and remembering all of those people who fight for our freedom every day to make sure that we’re out here able to play football.

Assistant coach Ben Krieger is retired from the military and he spoke to the boys a little bit before the game and had a good message for them.”

The Longhorns will look to continue their winning ways in their homecoming game against visiting San Tan Valley Combs (1-2) at 7 p.m. Friday.

Smith, Cly win golf battle Three teams engaged in a fierce battle for the Two-Man Scramble championship in Payson Men’s Golf Association action at Payson Golf Course on Sept. 2.

They had to go to the scorecards to break the tie after all three teams shot gross scores of 65. Jesse Smith and Virgil Cly won the tiebreaker against the teams of Jack Proietto and James Cross and Lou Mangiello and Terry Lindsey with the best score on the back nine holes.

The tournament was a qualifier for the state tournament.

Joining Smith and Cly in advancing to the sectional tournament in the Valley in November were the teams of Kevin Bailey and Lou Crabtree, who won the net championship with a 53.6 score, and Jack Greenshield and Frank

Szakal, who won the senior championship with a net 54.2.

Steve Vincent and Gary Campbell shared the winnings for the longest putt, with one of them dropping it in from 6 feet 1/2 inch on No. 9. Closest-tothe-pin winners were: Richard Harding (No. 2, 3-9 1/2), Bailey (No. 5, 19-2), Cly (No. 8, 11-2), Greenshield (No. 14, 9-8 1/2) and Robert Parkinson (No. 17, 10-9).

her family.

Payson fell to 1-2 with Thursday’s loss in the non-tournament games that count in the all-important power rankings.

Payson opened the season with a 3-0 loss against a strong opponent at Scottsdale Christian

on Aug. 31.

The Longhorns went 3-2-1 in the Payson Invitational they hosted on Sept. 4-5. They tied Fort Defiance Window Rock 1-1, beat Tucson Marana 2-0, beat Joseph City 2-0 and lost to Flagstaff Northland Prep 0-2 to wrap up

Friday. On Saturday, they lost 2-1 to Prescott Valley Bradshaw Mountain and closed with a 2-1 victory over Show Low. Payson traveled to Phoenix Alhambra for a 3-1 win on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

The Longhorns gained more

valuable experience in the Flagstaff Coconino Classic on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Payson hosts Chino Valley tonight at 6 o’clock, then opens (Division 3) Section 5 play with a showdown at Snowflake on Thursday.