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Incumbents not challenged

It’s all going up in

by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

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The primary election is behind us, but voters will face another round of choices in the Nov. 8 general election — including state and federal legislative contests, three contested county offices and a few water, fire and sanitary district races.

Most of the countywide offices were decided in the primaries, but three incumbents face general election challenges.

Incumbent District 2 Supervisor Mike Pastor, a Democrat from Globe, faces challenger Tim Humphrey, a Republican, also from Globe.

Most local officials face no general election race

Incumbent District 3 Supervisor John Marcanti, a Globe Democrat, faces Woody Cline, a Republican from Young.

In the Gila County Sheriff’s race, Independent Darrell Stubbs of Globe is challenging incumbent Republican Adam Shepherd, of Payson.

Other county office holders drew no general election opposition, including District 1 Supervisor Tommie Martin; Superior Court Division 1 Judge Bryan Chambers; County Attorney Bradley Beau­ champ; Recorder Sadie Bingham; Assessor Deborah Hughes; Treasurer Debora Savage; County School Superintendent Roy Sandoval; and Payson Constable Tony McDaniel.

School board elections will have quite a bit more

• See Election battles, page 2

Turnout 2nd highest in state by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

Gila County had the second highest voter turnout in the state in the primary election.

Only Yavapai County had a higher turnout, with 42.26 percent voter turnout to Gila County’s 42.13 percent.

In Gila County, Globe No. 3 district topped the field, followed closely by the Payson No. 3 district with 54 percent turnout.

Eric Mariscal, Gila County elections director, told the Gila County Board of Supervisors at a recent meeting the election went smoothly, with just a few hiccups.

Turns out 42 percent, is good

He said the power went out at the Whispering Pines polling location, but it did not create a major issue as they had pre-printed ballots.

Otherwise, he said volunteers were still getting used to some new equipment and the county was considering consolidating some precincts.

Supervisor Tommie Martin encouraged him to look into consolidating before the next election.

Mariscal said the Zane Grey and Whispering Pines precincts have few people turn up at the polls, with 10 at Whispering Pines and 24 at Zane Grey in the last primary. The county struggles to find poll workers to man those precincts and had to call on Payson

• See Gila County, page 7

A total loss – but he’s grateful Peter Aleshire/Roundup

Smoke from the Water Wheel Fire billows into the air above Beaver Valley.

A Tonto National Forest analysis suggests such fires will be far more frequent and widespread as a result of an ongoing rise in global temperatures. by

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

The forests of Northern Arizona remain dreadfully vulnerable to the effects of climate change, according to the just-released draft of an overhaul of the Tonto National Forest’s master plan.

Even best-case scenarios in the projections show that ponderosa pine forests, mixed oak and ponderosa forests, mixed conifer forests and pinyon-juniper forests will all suffer sweeping ecological changes as a result of the projected rise in average temperatures in the next 50-100 years.

The Tonto National Forest is currently overhauling its master plan, which will provide the framework for decisions on things like thinning projects, forest fire management, recreation, logging, grazing, off-road vehicle use, management of endangered species, stream restoration and a host of other items. This week the Tonto Forest released nearly 1,000 pages describing the condition of the forest and the threats it faces.

Tonto Forest officials will hold a public session on the draft assessment of the plan from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Julia Randall Elementary School.

This story will launch a Roundup series on the various components of the 1,000-page plan, starting with the possible impact of climate change and how the management of the forest could play a role in either contributing to the

Climate change: The timer on the bomb for state’s forests

• See Tonto Forest, page 3

by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

“Of course it had to happen on 9/11,” said Don Haynie, owner of a motor home that caught on fire. “It was a catastrophic motor home fire. But Sheriff’s Deputy Ridge Halenar drove by and saw the smoke.”

Haynie lives in Round Valley. He was next door at his son’s house doing some weekend chores when Halenar notified them he’d seen smoke coming out of the motor home’s window.

Inside the vehicle, a fire raged.

Haynie and his son immediately called the Payson Fire Department, which arrived in time to put out the fire before it reached the gas tank.

“The gas tank could have blown,” said Haynie.

“It was fortunate Halenar told us.”

The motor home is 36 feet long and a 2000 model. Haynie said an electrical short started the fire.

At this point, Haynie will not be taking more vacations in his motor home.

“It’s a total loss,” he said.

Now Haynie has to wait for the insurance company to figure out what it will pay, but he could not have more praise for Deputy Halenar. “He deserves recognition for what he did for us,” said Haynie.

Photo courtesy of Don Haynie

The Payson Fire Department arrived in time to prevent the flames sparked by an electrical problem from reaching the gas tank of this motor home. The owner credited the quick thinking of Gila County Sheriff’s Deputy Ridge Halenar.

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Weekend: Sunny with highs in the mid to low 80s, overnight lows in the lower 50s. A slight chance for rain Monday and Tuesday. See page 7

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Rutherford couldn’t help Winners butVictoria crow about her Grand Champion from the Northern Gila County can’t help award Fair for her Cornish rooster, Sweetie.

“The little girl next door named him,” said Victoria. crowing But Sweetie lived up to his name as Victoria pulled him out of the

cage to hold. He gently clucked and cuddled under Victoria’s arm.

“He doesn’t know how to crow yet,” she said.

Having a good temperament contributes to the judging, said the 4-H middle-schooler.

What made this rooster so even tempered?

“I don’t let him near the ladies or he wouldn’t be so calm and nice,” said Victoria.

• See County fair, page 18

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In the Payson Unified School District, five candidates will vie for three seats.

Candidates include incumbents Shirley Dye and Barbara Underwood and challengers Marlene Hetrick, Shane Keith and Jolynn Schinstock.

Pine’s school board has three openings for four-year terms and only three incumbents seeking re-election: Jessica Barnett, Helen Palmer and Margaret Parker. Three other candidates filed for two open two-year seats, including Rosina French, Lary Hartman and Michael Ward.

The Tonto Basin School Board has three seats up for grabs, with six candidates in the running: Twila Chambers, Stormi Ewing-Thorpe, Dorothy France, Nancy Gassaway, Laura Hartnell and Dennis Wilbanks.

The Young School Board has three seats open which drew four candidates: Linda Chapman, Jill Fortuny, Judy German, Polly Hageman and David Megahey.

Scott Flake of Payson is seeking election to the Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology board, which has a single four-year term opening.

The one other “hotly” contested race is for the Tonto Basin Fire District.

The seven candidates include: Gary Blanchard, Pamela Burruel, Kathryn Fair, Brian Jennings, Terry Phillips and Rose Ann Watts.

One other Northern Gila County special district, the Rim Trail Domestic Water Improvement District, has a race. The candidates for a seat on its board of directors are Judy Johns Scott and John Tanner.

No one besides incumbents filed for the

other Rim Country fire boards, water and sanitary districts. Gila County Elections Director Eric Mariscal said the Gila County Board of Supervisors will simply appoint the incumbents and or those who filed to fill vacancies.

The state House and Senate incumbents will face a challenge. The three incumbent Republican lawmakers representing Rim Country are all seeking re-election — including House Representatives Brenda Barton (R-Payson) and Bob Thorpe (R-Flagstaff) as well as Sen. Sylvia Allen (R-Snowflake).

Former Jerome councilwoman and agriculture professor Nikki Bagely will face Allen. Former superintendent of schools Alex Martinez will try to unseat either Barton or Thorpe.

Comedian and marijuana activist Mikkel Weisser will take on incumbent Congressman Paul Gosar.

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Tonto Forest vulnerable to ongoing climate change From page 1 release of heat-trapping gases like carbon dioxide or locking up millions of tons of carbon in the form of long-lived trees.

The draft report offered some startling calculations as to the vulnerability of northern Arizona’s forests to the warming trend climate scientists have linked to pollutants in the atmosphere.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), based on the consensus of 1,300 climate scientists, forecasts an average global temperature rise of 2.5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century. The increase in average temperatures will have a broad range of effects, from a rise in sea levels globally to shifts in rainfall and even the timing and intensity of regional features like Arizona’s summer monsoon season.

The researchers who prepared the Tonto National Forest plan tried to take those projections into account in deciding how the vegetation will respond to the rise in temperatures.

Ironically enough, the already sweltering lower desert habitats will face fewer wrenching changes than the pine, oak and juniper forests that start in the lower reaches of Rim Country and continue on up into the millions of acres of ponderosa pine atop the Rim. In fact, the pinyon juniper forests that dominate the area around Payson could prove the most vulnerable to change.

Some 99 percent of the pinyon-juniper forests rank as “highly vulnerable” to the forecasted increase in temperatures, caused in part by the release of heat-trapping pollut-

ants like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

However, nearly every type of forest faces “high” or “very high” risk from the projected warming trend. That means they’ll likely undergo a sweeping change in plant communities, partly as a result to a greater vulnerability to things like drought, fire and insect infestations.

Here are some of the ”high” and “very high” risk ratings from the report: -- A 73 percent rating for mixed conifer forests at higher elevations atop the Rim, -- A 30 percent rating for the mixed oak and ponderosa forests along and below the Rim, -- A 59 percent rating for the nearly pure ponderosa pine forests that cover millions of acres atop the Rim, -- A 96 percent rating for juniper-grasslands.

Other vegetation types, including chaparral, desert scrub, semi-desert grassland face a much lower risk of significant impacts, since they can tolerate a change in average temperatures more readily.

Interestingly enough, the report also considers how the projected and planned changes in the forest could either pump more heat-trapping carbon into the atmosphere — or remove millions of tons of carbon.

Researchers have come to appreciate the vast stores of carbon stashed in the soil and in trees and brush. If carbon ends up in the trunk of a ponderosa pine that lives for 1,000 years, it reduces the warming effect. But if massive amounts of carbon billow into the atmosphere when a forest burns, it will hasten the warming effect.

Previous estimates have

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Rising temperatures could unleash catastrophic changes in the Tonto National Forest, according to a draft of an updated forest plan. Wildfires will become more frequent, posing a risk to already degraded riparian areas.

suggested forests in the United States harbor 221 million tons of carbon.

Most of the three-millionacre Tonto National Forest remains in a deeply unnatural condition, especially in the forested northern reaches — including all of Rim Country and atop the Rim itself. The Tonto Forest includes about 400,000 acres of juniper grassland, 340,000 acres of pinyon-juniper woodland, 217,000 acres of oak-ponderosa pine woodland and 37,000 acres of pure ponderosa pine forest. It includes another 52,000 acres of mixed conifer forests.

The ponderosa pine-oak forests around Payson have twice the natural amount of carbon stored in the trees, thanks to a century of grazing, logging and fire suppression that has dras-

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tically increased tree densities.

Pure ponderosa pine forests have 50 percent more carbon stashed in tree trunks as natural conditions would produce.

In the forest’s natural conditions, a low-intensity ground fire would burn through the forest every 5-10 years. This relatively cool fire would release a lot of carbon in the form of smoke, but it wouldn’t consume the larger trees. In fact, those natural fires could increase the storage of carbon by stimulating the growth of large trees.

A fire during the hot months in the current, overcrowded forest has a very different effect.

Such a fire burns almost all the trees, releasing centuries of stored carbon in a single event.

Various studies suggest

healthy forests with a normal succession of fires absorb about 10 percent of the carbon released into the atmosphere by humans.

One long-term study in the Apache-Sitgreaves Forest atop the Rim suggested that a combination of thinning projects and controlled burns could remove carbon from the atmosphere.

On the other hand, letting the overgrown forests burn would increase the concentrations of heat-trapping gases, according to the Tonto Forest Plan.

“Resulting wildfire emissions associated with the heavy thinning alternative were up to half the amount of emissions of the light-thinning alternative and about one-third less than the no-action alternative,” the report concluded.

Moreover, thinning the forest and restoring a natural fire succession would also leave far

more carbon stored in the forest soils, the report concluded.

Globally, the soil holds about three times as much carbon as the living plants. Forest soils account for a third of all of this stored carbon. Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forest soils have about 10 tons of carbon per acre. Juniper grasslands and chaparral store about 30 tons per acre. Desert scrub stores just two or three tons per acre.

Without a dramatic change in management, the total amount of carbon in the trees and soils will continue to build up — waiting for a giant fire to release a massive pulse of heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the warming trend already under way has set the clock ticking on the time bomb, since rising temperatures make a disastrous crown fire more likely every year.

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Base battles on the facts

• Sept. 18, 1793: George Wash­ ington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol. The building would take nearly a century to com­ plete, as architects came and went, the British set fire to it, and it was called into use during the Civil War. • Sept. 16, 1908: Buick Motor Company head William Durant spends $2,000 to incorporate General Motors. Durant made his fortune building horse-drawn carriages, and in fact he hated cars — he thought they were noisy, smelly and danger­ ous.

• Sept. 17, 1965: Four adven­ turous Englishmen arrive at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany after crossing the English Channel

by Amphicar, an amphibious passen­ ger car powered by a 43-horsepow­ er Triumph Herald engine. Despite choppy waters and a flooded engine, the two vehicles made the crossing in about seven hours.

Here’s one frail hope for the political season.

Could we please focus on fact-based disagreements?

We could cite an endless list of such issues in desperate need of a grounding in facts. But since we’re sitting in the middle of a flammable forest turned to kindling by a century of mismanagement — perhaps we could start with global warming.

The Tonto National Forest has released the draft assess­ ment of the latest overhaul of the forest plan. The Tonto Forest will have a meeting in Payson next Wednesday to explain some of the findings of the draft assessment. It’s so important that the Roundup has launched a series to look at some of the problems and proposed solutions.

One chapter in that report dealt with the frightening vulnerability to climate change of the forest we love — and on which the survival of our beloved community depends.

Now, the warming of the planet due to big increases in heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere remains bizarrely controversial. Here are two facts: Gases like carbon dioxide do trap heat and atmospheric concentrations have risen significantly. One NASA survey found that out of 4,000 papers published in scientific journals by climate scientists, 97 percent “endorsed the position that humans are causing global warming.”

Granted, we’re not certain how fast it will happen.

Granted, we don’t know precisely when the ice sheets will hit a tipping point and cause a major rise in sea levels worldwide.

Granted, we don’t know whether feedback loops involv­ ing ocean currents or cloud formation or plant growth will accelerate — or slow down — the predicted warming.

But we certainly know enough to start confronting the worst-case scenarios.

The Tonto National Forest did just that when it included a chapter on climate change in updating its forest plan. The report showed that the pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forests of Rim Country remain especially vulnerable. The current estimates predict an average temperature increase of 2.5 to 10 degrees F in the course of the next century.

That’s a global average — so it could vary from place to place. The consensus calls for more extreme weather — like floods and giant storms — as well as an increase in droughts and megafires.

The Tonto National Forest experts say this will proba­ bly result in sweeping changes in the forests of Northern Arizona.

Obviously, this lends tremendous urgency to projects like the Four Forest Restoration Initiative, which could dramati­ cally reduce fire risks across millions of acres if it ever gets off the ground. So we’re out of time. We have to thin the forest and return fire to its natural role.

Unfortunately, far too many candidates at all levels con­ tinue to deny the overwhelming evidence of climate change.

They’re wasting time and effort and energy they ought to spend in fashioning a response.

Of course, once we acknowledge the problem we still have ample room for debate. Should we spend money to thin forests, provide incentives for solar energy, adopt a carbon tax, support the market for carbon credits, eliminate the various subsidies for fossil fuels, buy up oceanfront prop­ erties, build more dams and reservoirs? All sorts of things might help —but we need to weigh the costs and benefits for each action.

So don’t worry, we’ve got lots of stuff to argue about.

But please, let’s at least base those battles on the facts — and not on delusions, denial and propaganda.

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Biggest joke in Payson Editor: Question: What is the biggest joke in Payson?

Answer: The 25 mph posted speed limit on West Sherwood Drive, west of McLane.

This appears to be the only street in Payson where you can drive whatever speed you like.

Alan Kline

Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Editor: In response to Ms. Jeannette Sindik’s letter in the opinion section regarding the article “Nine Disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans” submitted by Rim Country Health in the Payson Roundup dated Aug. 30, I would like to clarify a few comments.

Firstly we are sorry that you have become disabled and hope the best for you, we also appreciate your point of view from a unique perspective. The article was actually a reprint from the Medicare Rights Center and is based on thousands of bene­ ficiary calls to the Medicare Rights Center hardly based on our “own biased opinion.”

Medicare Advantage plans have seri­ ous disadvantages over original Medicare, according to a new report by the Medicare Rights Center. Medicare Advantage plans are provided by private insurers, unlike

original Medicare, which is provided by the government. The government pays Medicare Advantage plans (formerly called Medicare managed care plans) a fixed monthly fee to provide services to each Medicare benefi­ ciary under their care. The plans often look attractive because they the offer the same basic coverage as original Medicare plus some additional benefits and services that original Medicare doesn’t offer.

The idea behind the plans is to pro­ vide better services and lower out-ofpocket costs. However, it doesn’t always work that way, according to the Medicare Rights Center. While the plans must pro­ vide a benefit “package” that is at least as good as original Medicare’s and cover everything Medicare covers, the plans do not have to cover every benefit in the same way. For example, plans may pay less for some benefits, like skilled nurs­ ing facility care, and offset this by offer­ ing lower co-payments for doctor visits.

The problems include the following: (Source: The Medicare Rights Center) • Care can cost more than it would under original Medicare.

• Private plans are not stable and may suddenly cease coverage.

• Members may experience difficulty getting emergency or urgent care.

• Because plans only cover certain doc­ tors, the continuity of care is often broken when the plan drops a provider.

• Members have to follow plan rules to get covered care.

• Members are restricted in their choices of doctors, hospitals, and other providers.

• It can be difficult to get care away from

We added to her anguish by

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Vera Eccles came by the office this week, very upset. She’d suffered a terrible trauma — and we made it worse.

The conversation I had with this long­ time Payson resident illustrated the great challenge of operating a newspaper in a way that will bless the community — not hurt people.

Ms. Eccles has spent the last 50 years working to help her son, who suffered brain damage at birth.

Recently, he suf­ fered a mental breakdown and became uncon­ trollably violent.

Editor Pete Aleshire He stabbed his mother. She says only the intervention of her daughter saved her before the police arrived. Her son is currently in a mental hospital in the Valley.

Now, that’s a terrible thing for anyone to endure.

We found out about the stabbing from police reports just as we were about to print the paper.

At the same time, we got a completely separate police report — this one involving the arrest of two Payson residents after

Alarming test results The latest AzMERIT test results for Payson students offer a confusing mixture of hope and dismay.

First, we applaud the district’s open, thoughtful, deter­ mined attempt to use the results to help our children. The new tests based on national standards demand more of students and teachers than the old, Arizona-only AIMS test.

The score needed to attain proficiency rose significantly — so did the need to master critical thinking skills.

We clearly need a valid test so that students and parents will know how they stand — both locally and nationally.

Clearly, the embrace of a new test will cause some soul searching. The results this year rose significantly in many of the primary grades, with big gains for Julia Randall Elementary School and Rim Country Middle School.

On the other hand, the results also revealed alarming difficulties in meeting the standards at Payson High School.

The administration insists they will get to the root of the ter­ rible performance in both English and math in many of the high school grades. We cannot accept such low skill levels in students we’re supposedly preparing for college or the job market. Addressing that problem must become the top priority of the administration — and hopefully the leading issue in the school board election just getting underway.

police found they’d been selling meth and heroin from their home.

We overhauled the Sept. 9 front page to get these two stories in.

And we made a mistake. Trying to avoid tearing up the whole page, we put both sto­ ries in the paper under a single headline.

Now, the story did say these involved two separate incidents.

However, lots of people don’t read the newspaper nearly as carefully as we try to write it. Many people who knew Ms. Eccles missed the phrase “in a separate investi­ gation.” So people came up to her asking about the drugs and whether someone was selling drugs out of her house.

The confusion caused her pain and anguish. She pleaded with us to set it right — to assure people that neither she nor her son had anything to do with drugs.

That’s what I’m trying to do right now.

And beyond that, I want to tell both Vera and our beloved readers how hard we try to get it right — how often we agonize about whether a story will hurt someone.

But we can never predict all the ripples that will spread outward from a story, a headline, a quote. So we just do our best to tell the truth and own up to our mistakes.

In this case, I wish we’d never put those incidents together.

And I feel awful we added to Ms. Eccles’ trauma.

It’s the worst part about the job I love in the best place I’ve ever lived.

home.

• The extra benefits offered often turn out to be less than promised.

• People with both Medicare and Medicaid can encounter higher costs.

Again we appreciate your comments from the perspective of one who is under the age of 65 and disabled and who is not so much concerned with skilled nursing or hospitalization.

Bret daCosta, director of marketing, Rim Country Health, Inc.

Celebrate the Constitution Sept. 17-23 Editor: The Daughters of the American Revolution, Mogollon Chapter, invite Rim residents to join them in commemorating United States Constitution Week, an annual event that runs from Sept. 17 through Sept.

23.

The celebration of the adoption of this foundational document in American history will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road.

Visitors will be able to learn about their Constitution and the historical events lead­ ing up to its framing. Informational litera­ ture and copies of the Constitution will be available.

Stop by and learn more about this defin­ ing event in American history.

Rim Country Daughters of the American Revolution

Arizona Public Service’s 8 percent rate hike flunks the smell test Editor: I have to worry whether the dark money spent in the Arizona Corporation Commission elections is now coming home to roost in support of a very large 8 percent increase in electricity costs, when neither inflation nor the cost of fuel could explain such a large jump in rates.

I have to admit that I supported, and voted for, some of the candidates who now seem to be in bed with APS and are aligned against anything remotely associated with residential solar power. Something about all this does not pass the smell test.

Mike White

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Choices: Hillary Clinton – 25.32% Gary Johnson – 5.70% Jill Stein – 4.43% Donald Trump – 64.56% 158 total votes Results as of Thursday morning – payson.com

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Scores plunge in high school AzMERIT: Good, bad & UGLY by

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PUSD vs. State: percent who meet or exceed AzMERIT

Peter Aleshire

roundup editor

Happy glimmers of good news for the Payson Unified School District gleam in the latest AzMERIT test scores.

But the detailed figures presented this week to the school board also have a sobering bottom line: The high school scores suck.

The scores seem to suggest that the longer kids spend in the Payson School District, the worse they do on the national tests measuring basic skills in math, English and science.

Student Achievement Director Brenda Case at Monday’s board meeting focused on many of the big gains made this year, mostly in grades 3-6. In those grades, student scores increase significantly from last year — and in many cases exceeded the state average.

The scores don’t actually track the gains of individual students from one grade to the next — but compare this year’s fourth-graders to last year’s fourth-graders and so on.

In English, the gains included an 11 percent increase in fourth-grade English, a 17 percent increase in fifth-grade English and an overall 29 percent gain in English at Julia Randal Elementary. Students in the fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth grades all beat the state average.

In math, Rim Country Middle School jumped by 35 percent, fourth-graders jumped 14 percent and sixth-graders jumped 26 percent. Students in the fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth grade all beat the state average.

The astonishing performance of the math students in Nicole Ward’s middle school math class could headline the whole presentation — while demonstrating conclusively the impact of an inspired and inspiring teacher. A stunning 25 percent of her students exceeded the state standard in math and 71 percent proved themselves proficient. Only 4 percent ranked as partially proficient and none ranked as minimally proficient.

By contrast, only 9 percent of the students statewide ranked as highly proficient, 27 percent as proficient, and 19 percent as partially proficient. A full 45 percent scored as minimally proficient.

Ward’s students managed to boost their “exceed or meet” score by 9 percent over the eye-popping scores last year.

“RCMS has just one teacher who teaches algebra,” said Case, who confided that Ward had asked her not to single her out by name in her presentation to the board.

But Case said, “I want to give Nicole Ward credit: She is one of our legendary teachers. Some 96 percent of her students met or exceeded the state standard — compared to 36 percent statewide. If Nicole Ward can get 96 percent, then we all can. Big kudos there.”

The startling performance of the middle school algebra I students undercut the effort to explain the results otherwise, especially at the high school.

Payson schools have an unusually high percentage of students from low-income families and an unusually large percentage of special education students — factors that would explain scores below the state average. Moreover, students in rural school districts usually score lower than students from suburban school districts, which could reflect a lower percentage of parents with college degrees.

That obviously didn’t make a difference in Ward’s class, but could account for some of the results in other grades and subjects.

Still, the figures seemed to suggest an alarming contrast between the primary grades and the high school, with the middle school serving as a sort of downward transition. With each grade, the district’s students fell further and further behind the state average.

Case didn’t dwell on the problems at the high school in her presentation, but acknowledged the figures in the question and answer session with the school board afterward.

For instance, the high school geometry scores not only fell far below the state average — they dropped 22 percent from last year.

“We have some things we have to mash out,” she said. “It was a fairly significant decline,” said Case. “We’re taking a look at teachers and trying to look at how we’re assessing those state standards.”

The same held true for algebra II, where only 23 percent of the students at the high school and 18 percent at Payson Center for Success scored as proficient or better. That compared to a state average of 29 percent.

“Even though those numbers are very, very low — the state is also performing very low. We will look at the curriculum,” Case said.

The district has been overhauling its curriculum bit by bit over the past four years to make sure students learn at the right grade level the skills the AzMERIT test measures. Students can score low

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because they didn’t learn the skills when presented — but they can also score poorly if the teachers never got around to teaching the materials on the test.

Payson Superintendent Greg Wyman said the scores do demonstrate a significant problem at the high school level — both statewide and in Payson. He said he, Case, PHS Principal Brian Mabb and the faculty will all focus on bringing up the high school scores, with both further changes in the curriculum and work with individual teachers.

Clearly, Payson schools have a lot of work to do.

For instance, in English, Payson fourth-graders beat the state average handily, with 52 percent meeting or exceeding the standard. The number who meet or beat the standard declines each year after that, drifting down to 33 percent in eighth grade. The decline mirrors the statewide average — with scores sometimes a little better, sometimes a little worse.

But in ninth grade, the scores plunge — both in absolute terms and in comparison to the state average. In the high school years as they get ready for college or the workforce, only 13 to 24 percent of students meet or exceed the English standard, far below the state average.

The same thing happens when it comes to math.

Payson students start out behind the state average in third grade, but rise steadily on into sixth grade. At that point, 50 percent of students meet or exceed the math standard, compared to just 38 percent of sixth-graders statewide.

But starting in seventh grade, scores plunge and students generally fall well behind the state average.

For grades 7-12, somewhere between

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That compares to a state range of 26 to 36 percent.

The trend holds for science as well, although the presentation didn’t include state averages and students take the science tests in only fourth and eighth grades plus high school.

In fourth grade, an impressive 73 percent of students met or exceeded the standards. But that dropped to 61 percent in eighth grade. Then comes high school, where only 34 percent of students met the standards for science.

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The Tractor Supply Co. store in Payson is celebrating Pet Appreciation Week with the main event happening Saturday, Sept. 17 with pet adoptions, samples, giveaways and more.

Pet Appreciation at Tractor Supply Event connects community groups with families, includes pet adoptions On Saturday, Sept. 17 the Tractor Supply Co. store in Payson will celebrate Pet Appreciation Week’s main event.

The main event will include pet adoptions with community groups, samples, giveaways, drawings for gift cards, and other family friendly activities.

In addition, deals on pet products, from food and treats to toys and crates, will be featured from Sept. 14-18.

“Pet Appreciation Week is a time when our love for animals really shines,” said Quentin Weyer, manager of the Payson Tractor Supply store. “It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate the love of pets, find great homes for local adoptable animals, and showcase the community partners and rescues.”

Pet Appreciation Week, Sept. 14-18, will also help raise awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering pets and provide information on proper pet care and nutrition. The event will take place at Tractor Supply at 510 E. Highway

260, Payson.

Several activities will take place during the main event, including 4 Health Resource Center.

Community partners for this year’s Pet Appreciation Week include: 4 Health Resource Center, on site from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., through Sunday, Sept. 18.

Contact the Tractor Supply store at 928-4742829 for pet adoption details and other planned activities.

For more information on Pet Appreciation Week, visit Facebook.com/TractorSupplyCo or TractorSupply.com.

About Tractor Supply Company Tractor Supply Company operates 1,542 stores in 49 states focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers and others who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. The company offers the following comprehensive selection of merchandise for livestock, pets and small animals, hardware, truck, towing and tool products and seasonal products for lawns and gardens.

The stores also stock power equipment, gifts, toys, work and recreational clothing and footwear and maintenance products for agricultural and rural use.

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The outdoor recreation store REI sponsored the Pine Loop Dash last Saturday as part of its 2016 REI Trail Run Series.

REI sponsors Pine Loop Dash 5K by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

It was a picturesque day in Pine for a trail race Saturday.

While mountain bike riders pre-rode the Fire on the Rim mountain bike race course on the west side of Highway 87, at the Pine Trailhead, runners laced up their sneakers for a 5K run.

REI, a chain of outdoor recreation stores, sponsored the Pine Loop Dash as part of the 2016 REI Trail Run Series.

Runners followed the rela-

tively new, volunteer-built trail off the Pine Trailhead, where the Highline and Arizona trails convene.

The cost of the run was $20 and most of the runners were from the Valley.

According to REI’s website, the run series is a fun way to get moving, whether for a first time 5K runner or someone looking to set a new personal best time.

Over at the mountain bike pre-ride, most riders said the 15-mile course was as challeng-

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ing as ever — with a seven-mile climb up Hardscrabble Road knocking some riders out of their saddles. Most had to dismount and walk at least part of the way up the dirt road. Some riders even lost their breakfast.

In all, the course has 2,400 feet of elevation gain.

The second half of the ride is mostly downhill, but technically challenging as riders go through canyons and down steep slopes.

Fire on the Rim races start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.

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Gila County turnout 2nd highest in state From page 1 volunteers.

Mariscal said the county might consolidate those districts.

Gila County has 28,300 registered voters, 41 percent of which are Republican and 31.3 percent Democrat. Republicans had a 65 percent voter turnout rate with several strongly contested local races, while Democrats had a 34 percent turnout.

That probably reflected the lack of competitive races in the Democratic primary.

Mariscal said many Gila County voters waited to turn in their ballots. With several contested races, both at the state and local level, voters waited see if anyone dropped out of a race or did something to change their vote.

He said his office got several calls from

Payson man stabbed, sent to Valley hospital

people that wanted to change their vote after they sent in their ballot, but they cannot do that.

Voters cast 457 provisional ballots during the primary, 26 of which elections staff rejected — mostly for unregistered voters. The county received 10,784 early ballots and rejected 34 of those. The most common reason for rejection was either no signature on the ballot, a signature that didn’t match records or sending in the wrong ballot.

Among the races, one of the most contested was the Republican race for District 3 Supervisor. Woody Cline beat Payson Mayor Kenny Evans in the primary. Cline will now face incumbent John Marcanti in the general election in November.

Only 1,815 votes were cast in the Republican primary race between Evans

and Cline since most of the district’s voters are registered as Democrats.

Cline won most of the larger districts including Globe No. 1 and Payson No. 2 and the smaller districts, including Copper Basin and Young. Evans did win 52.75 percent of the votes in Star Valley, took all three votes in Canyon Day and had a small lead over Cline in the San Carlos precinct.

The men tied in two smaller precincts.

Still it was not enough for Evans to win.

Cline at a recent Tea Party meeting said it will be a tough race against Marcanti in the general since Marcanti, a Democrat, is well liked and a good person, Cline said.

Cline said he would focus on campaigning on the San Carlos Reservation and getting his message out, which includes improving services for youth and taking a hard look at the county budget.

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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

Friday

PAYSONREPORT

Sunny

81/45 Saturday

Sunny

84/54 Monday

Mostly sunny, slight chance for rain

80/55 Tuesday

Payson Statistics DATE

Sunny

82/50 Sunday

Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com

Mostly cloudy, slight chance for rain

78/53

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0.38 0.05

Precipitation 2016 thru today 14.70 30-year Avg. thru September 16.25

Sept. 2016 0.43 Sept. Avg. 2.13

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

PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

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Police are investigating a stabbing Tuesday afternoon that sent one man to a Valley hospital.

Jose Lopez, 37, of Payson and Daniel Robert Ramirez, 32, were reportedly fighting in the 2100 block of North Beeline Highway around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police were called to the location and found Lopez stabbed.

Lopez was airlifted to a Valley hospital for treatment.

Approximately 30 minutes later, officers found Ramirez at a residence in the 1300 block of North Beeline Highway.

Ramirez was arrested on charges of aggravated assault.

Dominant pollen: Ragweed-Chenopods-Sagebrush High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels.

Medium: Pollen levels between 7.3 and 9.6 will likely cause symptoms for many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season.

Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals among the allergy-suffering public.

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Paul and Marilyn Koren of Payson were married Sept.

3, 1966 in Nogales, Ariz. Their only child, Bernadette, was born in Nogales in October 1967. Paul joined the Arizona Department of Public Safety and was eventually assigned to Sunflower in 1969. The Korens moved to Payson in 1971 and over the years have lived in not only Payson, but also in the Pine and Strawberry areas. Bernadette Whetten and her family will be celebrating the Korens’ 50th anniversary with a party Friday, Sept. 16.

F O R The following reports and arrests were released by the Payson Police Department and Gila County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed in this report are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. After reviewing cases, the Gila County Attorney’s Office often drops or modifies charges. If your name is listed and you are exonerated, please contact the Payson Roundup at editor@ payson.com.

Aug. 29 – Amy Jean Baker, 44, Payson – engaging in passive resistance and criminal trespass-3rd degree-real property; Laura Ann Eubanks, 55, Payson – DUIaggravated, interlock device required, DUIaggravated, third DUI in 84 months, unlawful to possess an open container with in the passenger compartment of a vehicle on the roadway, and DUI-aggravated, while suspended for DUI; Female Juvenile, 14 – minor with alcohol in body and incorrigible child, refuses to obey; Edward J. Ziegele, 63, Payson – false reporting to law enforcement agency; Ross Michael Hanes, 28, Payson ­–warrant; Dawn Christine Hinton, 38, Payson – warrant.

Aug. 30 – Travis William Eddards, 29, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession; Male Juvenile, 14 – drug paraphernalia-possession, marijuana-possession, minor with alcohol in body, domestic violence and disorderly conduct-fighting.

Aug. 31 – Lela Mae Caldwell, 19, Payson – warrant and drug paraphernalia-possession.

Sept. 1 – Robert Earl Rowland, 32, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting; Steven Daniel Kemper, 35, Payson – camp-

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ing in public place and disorderly conduct-fighting; Female Juvenile, 12 – minor with alcohol in body.

Sept. 2 – Jeffrey Harvey Kenna, 53, Payson – two counts of attempted murder 2nd degree-manifesting extreme indifference to human life; Male Juvenile, 13 – disorderly conduct-fighting and touching another person with intent to injure, insult or provoke; Female Juvenile, 16 – burglary-3rd degree-non-residential, fenced commercial or residential yard and theft; Female, 16 – theft; Billy Dean Cronin, 20, Transient/Payson – failure to pay a fine, shoplifting and drug paraphernalia-possession; Carl Frederick Wangsten, 38, Payson – warrant.

Sept. 3 – Jack Arthur Voakes, 59, Rye – DUI-aggravated, third DUI in 84 months; Steven James Brydie, 25, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession; David Charles Santo, 40, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession, marijuana-possession, narcotic drugs-possession, dangerous drugs-possession and dangerous drugs-possession for sale.

Sept. 4 – Roberta Lynn Cook, 50, Transient – engaging in passive resistance, dangerous drugs-possession and drug paraphernalia-possession; Agustin Telesford Tellez, 22, Payson – resisting arrest-uses or threatens to use physical force against peace office, domestic violence and assault-intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury; Walter Everett Tweed Jr., 44, Gisela – drug paraphernalia-possession, narcotic drugs-possession and dangerous drugs-possession; Jessica Denise Percival, 27, Phoenix – false reporting to

law enforcement agency; Jamie Ostlee, 39, Payson – warrant.

Sept. 5 – Jessica Denise Percival, 27, Payson – burglary-3rd degree-non-residential, fenced commercial or residential yard.

Sept. 7 – Louis Edward Mendibles Sr., 49, Payson – touching another person with intent to injure, insult or provoke and domestic violence.

Sept. 8 – Ramon Daniel Gonzales, 24, Payson – failure to pay a fine; Male Juvenile, 17 – domestic violence, criminal damage-deface or damage property, domestic violence and touching another person with intent to injure, insult or provoke; Michelle Reay Mulkey, 28, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession; Kathy Elaine Sain, 57, Payson – shoplifting; Willow Rose Campbell, 18, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession and narcotic drugs-possession; Brettly Lelusche Flynn, 18, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession; Shane Nicholas Fleischaker, 25, Payson – criminal trespass-2st degree-looking into residential structure.

Sept. 9 – Justin Michael Obrien, 23, Payson – shoplifting.

Sept. 10 – Female Juvenile, 17 – minor with alcohol in body; Male Juvenile, 14 – minor with alcohol in body; Male Juvenile, 11 – disorderly conduct-fighting; Norman Wendell Mathews, 74, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting; Male Juvenile, 16 – unlawful for anyone under 21 years of age to drive or be in physical control of a motor vehicle with any liquor in their body.

Sept. 11 – Todd Oliphant, 42, Payson – domestic violence and disorderly conduct-fighting.

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O B I T U A R I E S Barbara Cazel (1953-2016)

Barbara Cazel, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2016 in Payson, Arizona. After retirement in 2014 and an extended illness, she passed peacefully into the arms of her loving mother, Jeanette Cook and the tranquility of her father in Heaven.

She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1953. She grew up there until 1981 when she married Thomas and moved to Texas.

For 30 years in Lubbock, Texas, her integrity and true interest in helping others with understanding personal finances, won her many awards in her banking career.

In 2015 she retired to Pine, Arizona with her husband, Thomas, who survives her along with her daughter, Emily, grandchildren, Blake, Blaize, and Leonidas, brothers, Steve, Dave, John, Tom, Jack, George, and David, and sisters, Marcia, Susan, Linda, Mary, Tisha, Suzy, Carol, and Elizabeth. The family thanks Payson Banner Hospital, Pine/Strawberry EMS, and Hospice Compassus for their loving care during her last days. Instead of flowers, make donations to local hospice private services.

Clay Richard Thorne 1934-2016

Friends are invited to join the family at a Celebration of Life for Clay Thorne, to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly Road in Payson. Interment of ashes will follow at Payson Pioneer Cemetery.

Roselee Darlene Morgan (1953-2016)

Roselee Darlene Morgan, 63, died peacefully at her home in Payson on September 11, 2016. She was born on March 11, 1953 in Cottonwood, AZ. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Pat Morgan; children Shawn (Deniese) Morgan, Joe (Mackenzie) Morgan, and Sophie Davis; sisters, Vivian Burdette and Eliza

Jones; 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Rose Burdette and son Samuel Morgan.

Services will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 9 a.m., Tonto Apache Gym.

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Payson Ranger District loses a great recreation officer Muise moves to Washington state

Committee to build and maintain trails.

Muise also launched a strong and successful volunteer organization for the Payson Ranger District that has replaced signs throughout the forest, built barriers to control parking and

by Michele Nelson spent countless hours cleaning up the roundup staff reporter forest.

The Payson Ranger District has Muise also started the innovative lost a great resource — Recreation and highly successful Pack It Out proOfficer Chelsea Muise. gram that has significantly reduced She moved onto Washington state trash throughout forest campsites to serve as recreation manager for the during the three big summer holidays, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. Monument in late August.

In a partnership with the Whispering Friends, colleagues and support- Pines Fire Department, Muise helped ers gathered on her create a program that last weekend in Rim educated visitors on Country to wish her “The green burns deep the dangers of out-ofwell, ply her with control campfires. going away gifts and with this one.”

Muise said she will feed her lots of food.

Chris Welker sorely miss the Rim “I’m going to miss Speaking about Chelsea Muise Country. She has a her a great deal,” said special place in her John Lemon, a volunheart as she spent 10 teer. “She’s our leader.” years of her youth in Pine.

“She’s the heart and soul of the She returned to Northern Arizona volunteer program,” said Pat Shelton, University to complete a degree in recanother longtime volunteer with the reation then started with the Forest Forest Service.

Service.

Muise served the Payson Ranger Muise has spent her career in the District for seven years as a recreation Forest Service educating the public on officer. how to safely recreate and organizing During her tenure, she coordinated volunteers. with local trail building groups, such She said she will take that knowlas the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction edge she has gained and use it in Michele Nelson/Roundup

Denise Ryan (left) from the Payson Ranger District office made one of her famous scrapbooks for departing Forest Service Recreation Officer Chelsea Muise, who broke into a wide smile of delight.

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Shawn Redfield from the Arizona Trails Association presented Chelsea Muise with an impressive plaque at her going away party. Muise has moved onto Washington state to serve as recreation manager for the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Washington at Mount St. Helens.

“A lot of it is environment interpretation, like teaching people about natural processes,” she said.

Muise said she leaves Payson proud of what she has accomplished.

“The district looks good, the trash is in better shape and the signs are professional,” she said.

The people that gave her plaques and presents and support brought up their own examples of how Muise had done good work while at the Payson Ranger District.

Brad Cooper, a department ranger in the Payson district said Muise was one of a kind.

“I’ve gotten to notice how great you work,” he said describing the hours that Muise put into her job. “Our loss

is their gain.”

Mike Brandt, head of the PineStrawberry Fuel Reduction Committee expressed his sadness at her leaving.

“You will certainly be missed by Pine-Strawberry trails,” he said.

Chris Welker said he would have never put up with her workload.

“The green burns deep with this one,” he said.

Shawn Redfield from the Arizona Trails Association gave Muise an impressive plaque recognizing all of the work she had done to improve trails in the Payson Ranger District.

One of the last people to speak was Ron Sattelmaier, fire chief for the Whispering Pines Fire Department.

He had worked with Muise for six years to create the highly effective fire

education and trash collection partnership program.

“With the Waterwheel Fire (2009) fresh in their mind, we created an education program to keep this from happening again,” he said.

He said his fire department now does weekly patrols from May through September to keep the forest safe from fires and clean of trash.

And he gave full credit to Muise for bringing in the support of the Forest Service to complete that program — as well as the volunteer program that now partners with the fire department.

“This group, Chelsea, is your legacy,” he said.

Muise has left an indelible mark on the Payson Ranger District. She will be missed.

Rim Country Church Directory Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, office@ calvarypayson.com, calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m., Devotion & Prayer at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m., Service at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery & Young Adult Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided for all of the above services.

Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor.

Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m.

lowed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@ yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org.

Crossroads Foursquare Church We invite you to join us Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. Find us at www.crossroads4square.com, on Facebook or at 114 E. Cedar Lane, Payson.

Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita). Expedition is a non-denominational church whose mission is to “make disciples who love God and people.” Sunday services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, go to www.expedition.church, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey!

Christians Together A Community Christian Church meeting on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Majestic Rim Retirement Center, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. For more information, call 928-474-0160.

Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. 1036 E. Christopher Creek Loop, first driveway past fire station on left. Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857 (church), 478-4310 (home).

10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Tues. & Thurs. Bible Studies. Join us on Sunday, April 17th for worship service followed by a Mexican Food Potluck for the Retirement of Pastor Ed & Susan Hepworth.

Church For the Nations Payson Sunday Experience at 901 S. Westerly Rd @ 10 a.m. Contact us at 928-444-8791 or email us at info@cftnpayson.com for more detailed information on mid-week connection events and community outreach. Visit us on our website at cftnpayson.com and like us on Facebook. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER! Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134.

By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution.

Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible Class 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Singing Practice 5:30 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible Class 6:30 p.m. www.paysonchurchofchrist.com Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Christian Church An independent, undenominational fellowship. Meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Open Communion served every Sunday.

Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. fol-

First Baptist Church of Pine 4039 N. Highway 87, 476-3552, Website: www.fbcpine.com.

Sundays: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m.

All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260, 474-2552. Rev. Scott Stein, Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m.

Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated every week. Visit our website at www.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy.

Mountain Bible Church Please be our guest this weekend, 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 302 E. Rancho Road where our goal is to ‘Love God and Love People!’ We have many adult, children and student ministries on Sundays and during the week. Our Spanish Church called “La Roca” meets Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Want more information?

(928) 472-7800 or www.mountainbible.org New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224.

Services: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.

Payson Family Church 501 E. Rancho Rd. 474-3138. We are a new, non-denominational Christian church that ministers to the entire family. Our vision is to reach this community with God’s love and Word and see lives transformed for His glory. We are mission minded and believe in showing people Jesus, not just talking about Him. Join

us Sunday mornings at 10:45 for contemporary worship and teaching of God’s Word. We also offer various other ministry meetings throughout the week for junior high, high school, and college-aged students. Visit our website @ paysonfamilychurch. org. Or our Facebook page for more information.

Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St. behind ACE Hardware); Pastor Carl Peterson. Services: 8:30 a.m. Informal; 11:00 a.m. Traditional. Safe nursery care provided. We are a growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. Our mission is to Love Like Jesus. For more information on our choir and handbell programs and ministries and mission to the community, visit our website: paysonumc.com or call 928-474-0485, M-F, 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson 1800 N. Beeline Hwy. Dr. Joe Falkner - Sr. Pastor, Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9 am, Contemporary Worship Service 10:45 am. Nursery, Adult and Youth Bible Studies during both services. Wednesday evening fellowship & Bible study for all ages! For more details and information on other weekly events, check out our website at www.pbcpayson.org or call the church office at 928-474-9279.

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) At Rock of Ages you will find a worship service designed to praise God and enrich faith. Our purpose is to serve all people in God’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Bible. We are a friendly, family oriented church. All are welcome!

Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport Rd and North McLane). Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606 or (928) 474-2098. Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.; Holy communion is celebrated at the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

Adult Bible class is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane, 928-474-5440, Pastor Steve De Santo.

Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Wednesday: Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson. org. Email: stpaulspayson@gmail.com. WE Welcome Everyone.

Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd. Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org.

Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches).

Unity Church of Payson Join us and live Practical Christianity, a positive path for spiritual living. We sing, laugh, love, pray, and support each other and our Payson community. We meet at 10 a.m. at 600 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). Join us for Awakening Meditation at 6:30 p.m. on September 28. For more, go to www.unityofpayson.org (See ‘What’s Happening’ tab) or call 928-478-8515.

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At the Mazatzal Casino

K.I.N.D. Concentrates, Weedmaps, Dicot Organic Cannabis who will also be providing gram giveaways! We also are having free concentrates to the first 150 patients from Natures Az Meds.

At 4 p.m. the band FRED GREEN performs with a sound that blends rock, reggae, jazz and funk. This band is a must see that you simply do not want to miss!

Come on out to Uncle Herbs tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 17. We’re located at 200 Tonto Street in Payson. *Take Longhorn west off the Beeline Hwy. to Tonto and you won’t miss the fun.

talk like a pirate day

There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529).

• Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Slot Hot Seats for $200 Maz Cash and Chicken Dinner ($49 meal comp).

• Bingo: Double Payout Sept. 20 — Matinee noon, evening 6:30 p.m.

• Oriental Buffet $10: Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant.

• Football Specials in the Apache Spirits Lounge: Beer & Wings $7 Monday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bloody Mary Bar $4.25 Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Hour Monday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Domestic Draft Beers 16-ounce $2, 22-ounce. $3.

Benefit raffle

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

Raffle prizes are a Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II or a Marlin 1895E 45-70.

Each is valued at more than $700.

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

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

Missoula Children’s Theatre presentation

The Missoula Children’s Theatre musical production of “Alice in Wonderland” is at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17 in the Payson High School Auditorium. The program features about 60 local children.

For more information, contact Kathy Siler, kathy.siler@pusd.com or 928-4725775.

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Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race

The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, hosts International Talk Like a Pirate Day Monday, Sept. 19. The staff will be dressed in pirate garb and speaking in their best pirate voices. There will be a scavenger hunt with prizes and treasures for kids. Costumes are welcomed.

The annual Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race in Pine is Saturday, Sept.

17, with preliminary fun and festivities beginning Friday, Sept. 16 and the wrapup Sunday, Sept. 18.

The annual race has grown by leaps and bounds partly due to the support of locals. To show your backing, stop by Ponderosa Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays to purchase Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race raffle tickets and souvenir T-shirts from Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction volunteer Katie Calderon and her crew.

Go online to www.fireontherim.com for details.

Video footage will provide different visual aspects of Payson’s history and a special documentary of the Zane Grey Cabin prior to the Dude Fire will be available to view.

KMOG’s Rim Country Forum at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 16 will promote the event and old-timers will share their stories with Randy Roberson.

Call Peggy Benz-Martin at 928-9785718 for more information.

Community Yard Sale

All-Church Rummage Sale

The annual Community Yard Sale is from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St. It’s a great one-stop shopping experience featuring many vendors and shoppers.

The church will be open for restrooms and drinking fountain.

Media reunion

Rim Country media professionals who have worked in the area since 1980 gather for a look back at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 in the meeting room at the Majestic Mountain Inn, 602 E. Highway 260, Payson. The public is invited to come hear recollections and share their own memories of news events from the past 30 years.

Multiple churches from throughout the Rim Country are participating in an All-Church Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson.

Furniture, household items, caregiver uniforms and more are available.

There will also be a bake sale.

All proceeds go to Children’s Ministries.

Free dance lessons Learn country western dance with Lynn and John Pajerski at the newly reopened Ox Bow Saloon from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturdays. The lessons are free. This week, each person bring a canned good or non-perishable item to

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Library Friends Tonto National Monument talk

The Library Friends of Payson meet at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19 for a presentation by Jennifer Smith, park ranger at Tonto National Monument. She will talk about the archaeology of the monument.

The presentation is open to the public and held in the library meeting room.

Light refreshments will be served.

For details, call the library at 928474-9260.

Uncle Herbs 3-Year Anniversary Party

Uncle Herbs is celebrating its 3-Year Anniversary with a party Saturday, Sept. 17. The party will be held on the property outside of the store. There will be food, games, prizes and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cardholders ages 18+ and non-card-holders ages 21+ are welcome to attend.

We will be open for business 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. We are offering a Buy-1Get-1-FREE discount on select items in the store to card-carrying members.

There will be representatives from

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The class is offered to anyone interested in the treatment and care of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The class is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., early arrival is recommended.

Wine and cheese will be served.

R.S.V.P. to Christine Zuber, social services director/BAI certified trainer, at 928-474-1120.

Swiss Village Social

The next Swiss Village Social is from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 at 626 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. Call 928-978-0640 for details.

Participating businesses include Affordable Furniture and Appliances, Artists on the Rim Gallery, Country Charm Fudge, Payson Candle Factory, Vintage Roost & Floral Boutique and Payson Wireless. Eric Longtin provides live music for the event, plus there will be raffle baskets, art, gift certificates and other goodies.

Event proceeds go to New Beginnings.

Inaugural Jack Koon Memorial Golf Tourney

The inaugural Jack Koon Memorial Golf Tournament is Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Payson Golf Course.

Jack Koon was known throughout Rim Country as a supporter of wildlife, conservation and youth programs.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. There will be special hole prizes, raffles and auctions while lunch is being served. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Get your foursome together and join in honoring Jack Koon.

For more information and to register, visit www.msapayson.org or contact Ted Pettet at 928-517-1128.

Cliff Castle Casino trip

Banner High Country Seniors is planning a trip to Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde Thursday, Sept. 29. The cost is $15 per person and includes transportation to and from the Stage parking lot and $25 in free play.

Enjoy slot machines, bowling, and dining at multiple restaurants during a five-hour stay.

Call BHCS for further details at 928472-9290.

School board election

Payson Unified School District has three seats up for election on the Nov. 8 ballot. Three new candidates, Marlene Hetrick, Shane Keith and Jolynn Schinstock join incumbent candidates Barbara Underwood and Shirley Dye to vie for the board positions. Come hear their presentations and ask questions at the Payson Tea Party meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260.

For more information, call 928-9516774.

Learn about dementia

Rim Country Health and Powell Place present “Dementia 101” Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the RCH Community Room.

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• Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race: 6:15 a.m., registration and main events • Community Yard Sale: 7 a.m. to noon, Community Presbyterian, Payson • All-Church Rummage Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, Payson • Uncle Herbs Anniversary Party: 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., 200 Tonto St. • Rim Media Reunion program: 11 a.m., Majestic Mountain Inn, open to public • Missoula Children’s Theatre: 6:30 p.m., PHS auditorium

• Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

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

• Raffle drawing to help Lowery family: 10 a.m., Rim Country Guns • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friends hear program on Tonto National Monument, 10 a.m., open to public; Talk Like a Pirate Day, activities, costumes encouraged • 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

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Myth of the West: program at Rim Country Museum, 1 p.m., free, open to public, Green Valley Park • Payson School Board candidates speak: 6 p.m., Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, hosted by Payson Tea Party

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race: noon, pre-events start, 4 p.m., Pine • Missoula Children’s Theatre: 6:30 p.m., PHS auditorium

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For more details, call Lynn at 480734-1647 or John at 480-861-0802.

The Northern Gila County Historical Society and Rim Country Museum are proud to present Carol Sletten, the author of “Three Strong Western Women and Story of the American West — Legends of Arizona.” She will present a program at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Rim Country Museum in Payson’s Green Valley Park.

Sletten will talk about how Zane Grey and other writers used Arizona history and landscapes to create the myth of the West.

She will also do a performance about Lozen, an Apache woman warrior who rode with Geronimo, to demonstrate how she is using Arizona’s history in her own work.

Please come early for this free program. Seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served.

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aroundthe rim Signs of changing seasons making a subtle show Christopher Creek woke up to a low 50s and a reduction of hours of thunderstorm last Monday morning operation at both restaurants tells us foreshadowing perhaps the end of a that fall is upon us. The Landmark strange monsoon. Early next week is now open Friday through Sunday may be the last of it. and Sheila’s Creekside is closing at Late in coming, this year’s 3 p.m. on Monday through rainy season gave us no roarWednesday. ing-creek torrents. Hard rains another week Catching up on a few were brief in their duration. in the creek things, we want to mention Moist air would disappear that Dez and her crew from for weeks at a time. When the kitchen at Tontozona the storms were in the area, manned the griddle for the we would watch on our radar pancake breakfast that apps as Payson and the Saturday morning on Labor country between 260 and 87 Day weekend. They started beneath the Rim got theirs early to accommodate those time after time while we had of us headed to Payson that to settle for a brief shower or Rod Britain day. They fared quite well none at all. having decided to hold the Larry Boeschling out at the OW event at the last minute and without a ranch says he is getting ready to cut mention in this space. hay and that will bring some more rain.

Rod Beale up in See Canyon put The ranch, much like the Creek, is 25 on a great barbecue for mostly family percent behind on the monsoon total. and one or two friends that weekend What rain we had made for some as well. delicious peaches. One report tells of Gabby had her birthday party at the some late night harvesters picking off Landmark a while back, featuring her a tree in the owner’s front yard with- brother and Valley DJ, Thomas, and out permission. Apples are maturing. a young crowd filling the dance floor.

It may not be a bumper crop this year, That would include her grandmother, but at least we have some.

Irma!

Early morning temperatures in the We met a trio of new folks in town

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Once upon a time, some road signs around the Rim Country caused double-takes. recently. Jessie and Kevin Wilson were out for a walk with Remington, 3, and Wyatt, the dog. The Wilsons have a cabin on Elaine Way and were here last year at this time as Remington was on the Halloween hay wagon.

Tom and Patricia have a place on the old Dale Ashby property. Now we know that Patricia has opened a hair salon called Shootin’ Star in Star Valley in the large building east of the Moose Lodge. More on this when we get down there to visit her new shop.

Our gal Sheila has had a couple more visits to the hospital recently.

Just a few days later she was catering a wedding party at the Grey Hackle.

Slow down a bit, girl!

Christopher CEEK / Hunter Creek was how the highway sign read coming into town from the east a dozen or so years back. The misspelling of Creek on the top of the sign and the correct spelling of Creek on the bottom line made for some mirth at the expense of ADOT sign contractors.

Back then, Dale Hansen was an ADOT employee from here and his wife Shelly had a terminal illness. A benefit was to be held and a call went out to

find that highway sign. It was found in the bone yard of a sign shop in the Valley. The sign was to be used as a fundraiser for the benefit and upon hearing the story, the sign shop agreed to return the sign to the Creek. Chuck Schmitt made that happen.

On the day of the benefit that 3-footby-7-foot sign lay on the pool table at the old Landmark. Some guy was there to sell space for a signature at $10 for those in attendance — $810 was raised for that sign-signing.

Dale had the sign in his possession at his home in Tonto Basin for the ensuing years. Dale is now having health issues and is moving to Washington state with son, Nick. The highway sign has now returned to the Creek, adorning the back fence at Chuck and Karen’s home.

A tear was shed by many longtime Creek residents inspecting that sign on the day of the party at Chuck’s. Yes, there were some signatures of those who have passed, including Pow Pow, Candy and Shelly, herself.

And, by the way, we used to have another highway sign leaving the Creek going east that gave the mileage to Heber, but it read Hebre 31 ... and that’s another week in the Ceek.

When the wilds call some of us have to answer – Part 2 Last week I broke off at the point through the fence is going AWOL! where I had reached Iceland, where Would a law-abiding guy like you do the sight of the midnight blue Arctic such a thing?”

Ocean lying in one direction and a Well, you know how it is when range of snow-clad mounyou’re young and stupid! tains in the other had told The third time I made me I was in for some great your turn the mile or so hike down to hiking, but then I learned that a large bay where sea ice the only way we were allowed had been growing thicker off base was in a blue Class-A along the edge every day was uniform armed with a pass to “interesting” in the way that a town or city! only the wilds can be. The However, I found that tide was going out and the ice some enterprising character was resting on the shoreline in our Air National Guard Tom Garrett as I had so often seen it at outfit had created a private low tide in New London. It “gate” in the back fence. I and was solid enough and thick others used it the entire year we were enough to hold us, and even though we there, getting off base in fatigues and could see the narrow sheet of ice bendseeing the sights. ing and twisting under wave action “Say what?” you ask. “Going three of us hopped up onto it and

played ice hockey with some curved sticks we’d made and some flat rocks picked up along the shore.

All went well for a while as we whipped those rocks around the smooth hard ice. It groaned and heaved a lot, but being New Englanders we knew that it was thick enough to hold us, so we just kept on. Then my two buddies decided to get off the ice to explore something ashore, but I had noticed that while the ice was cloudy along its edges it was clear out near its outer edge, so I walked out and squatted down to see if I could see anything through it.

I’d been doing that for just a couple of minutes, calmly listening to the ice groaning and feeling it shift, when I heard a loud pow! My buddies started yelling at me. I stood up, looked, and

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saw that the part of the ice I was on had split off and was headed seaward and that there was already a slit between it and the shore ice.

I ran to the edge, but it only took a glance to see that the slit was already too wide to jump, perhaps 25 feet.

Well, I was in the Air Force, but I couldn’t fly without a plane, so I turned to find somewhere where the shore was closer. No such luck! The bay was oval shaped and my 50-foot-wide chunk of ice was headed toward the open sea with the outgoing tide!

Oh, boy!

There was only one chance; as it passed the narrows at the mouth of the bay it would be closer to the shore.

I yelled to my friends. They ran to the mouth of the bay. We waited. About 20 minutes went by. At last the floe began

to near the narrow mouth — 60 feet to shore; 40; 30; 20; 15. It was as close as I was going to get.

Getting back as far as I could I ran madly toward the edge, took a flying leap, landed in 2-foot-deep ice water, and got hauled out by my friends.

Safe, Johnny!

What about the mountains? Sadly, no.

I earned some time off just before I left Iceland. It was late May, but still cold, much like New London in November, but there just wasn’t enough time to reach those beautiful snow-clad peaks.

I gave it the old college try though, and although I never made it to them I have the treasured memories of days and nights spent alone in a truly wild place.

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Fire on the Rim race weekend is here A full year of preparation and plan- undergone numerous improvements ning for the Fire on the Rim Mountain thanks to the efforts of Pine Strawberry Bike Race culminates at noon today, Fuel Reduction Committee volunteers.

Friday, Sept. 16, with the opening of a free campground, which many racers Meeting to be rescheduled and spectators will call home for the The Pine Strawberry Visioning weekend.

Committee-hosted public meeting on Race activities get into full swing Sept. 15 was canceled and will be at 5 p.m. today when the beer garden rescheduled for a later date. opens and Chef Gerardo Moceri of Originally the meeting, which was Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe in Payson in front of the Gila County Planning begins serving his renowned “car- and Zoning Commission, was to be bo-loading” spaghetti dinners at the held in Payson, but due to an expected Mary Ellen Randall Arena just off large turnout it was rescheduled to be Bradshaw Drive in Pine. moved to a bigger venue.

ERA Realty, a gold sponsor of the “Hopefully in Pine,” said visionrace, will host a shuttle from parking ing committee member Darwin Huber. areas to the arena.

“We are working with the commission Moceri, who apprenticed in Venice on a new date and location.” and worked in restaurants around At the meeting, the visioning comItaly, is a fixture at the Fire on the mittee is expected to present to the Rim pre-race dinner scene having commission its recently completed prepared the signature meals Pine Strawberry proposal the past several years. to be included in the Gila “He brings the real deal to rattlin’ County Comprehensive Plan.

Fire on the Rim,” says race the rim The section to be preco-organizer Janet Brandt. sented to the county would “This is a scrumptious cominclude information gained munity event for a great from the “Pine Strawberry cause.”

Future Survey” that resiDinner tickets are $15 and dents completed last year. a portion of the proceeds benIt asked for input on issues efits wildfire prevention projsuch as non-residential ects and trail development development, job opportuniin the Pine Strawberry fire- Max Foster ties, economic development, break. tourism and services and The band Vinyl Nova is business needed in the two set to belt out musical entertain- mountain hamlets. ment throughout the dinner and the The decision to survey locals beer garden will hawk the craft brew regarding growth in Pine and “Arizona Trail Ale.” Strawberry has its roots in June of Because Pine is a Gateway 2014 when developer Beau Woodring Community to the Arizona Trail, a announced plans to build a Dollar portion of the proceeds from the sale General store on the northeast side of of the ale will be donated to trail projHighway 87 in Pine. A standing-room ects. crowd of 300 came out to protest his Also this afternoon and evening, request to rezone the property. race registration and packet pickup The turnout prompted Woodring to booths will be open. withdraw his rezoning request.

In addition, racers and spectators The episode prompted a group of can bid during a silent auction and concerned residents to begin what purchase raffle tickets that have as is being called, “Our community prizes four bikes and a skateboard. working with the county to have our Tomorrow, Saturday, morning ridvoice heard in the next Gila County ers will be off and pedaling on one of Comprehensive Plan.” three race distances — 15, 30 or 45 miles.

No Wildcats here All will participate in categories of Arizona State football fans watchadults, junior and teams, depending ing the Sun Devils run past Texas on skill level.

Also on race day, children have the Tech 68-55 on Saturday evening were opportunity to participate in a “Kid’s aghast after hearing announcers refer Race” set to begin at 2 p.m. It annually to an ASU offensive formation as a is one of the highlights of race day for “Wildcat.”

Certainly it might be called Wildcat the younger set and their parents.

The kiddie scamper will be fol- among some, but in the Sun Devil lowed one-half hour later with an nation that word is outlawed, barred awards ceremony that will include the and banned.

After all, the Arizona State coachannouncement of silent auction and raffle winners. Throughout the after- ing staff would never name one of noon, the bands Plum Krazy and the their formations after their in-state rival — those critters from Tucson.

John Scott Band will entertain.

ASU calls the formation in quesParents entered in the race may have their children cared for at a tion “Sparky” which is obviously more “Kids Kamp” to be held from 7 a.m. apropos.

With the name issues clarified, it’s to 2 p.m. The camp will feature fun important to point out that the formaactivities, lunch and snacks.

The weekend of activities culmi- tion fueled the Devils to the win.

In it, the offensive coordinator had nates Sunday with a fun ride beginning at the Pine Trailhead, which has running back Kalen Ballage shift to

attracted a new sponsor.

Aravaipa Running will be taking over from Noah and Jeremy Daugherty for the running of the Mogollon Monster ultra-marathon that will be contested tomorrow, Saturday, Sept.

17.

The course begins at the Pine Trailhead and continues 100 miles on the Mogollon Rim before wrapping up at the Pine Cultural Center.

There is a 36-hour time limit to finish the race.

While the Daugherty brothers founded the race, Aravaipa promises to make it even bigger and better with professional management and a more laid back vibe.

Aravaipa sponsors other races in Arizona including the Flagstaff Sky Race, Cave Creek Thriller and the Javelina Jundred.

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The Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race festivities kick off at noon today, Sept. 16, with the opening of the free campground. Races begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. the quarterback slot. Ballage then took direct snaps from center and looked for running lanes. On the plays, Ballage scored three rushing touchdowns from inside Texas Tech’s 5-yard line.

So Fox Sports 1, to be correct drop the “Wildcat” — it’s “Sparky.”

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Projects will include laminating leaves, flowers, pictures, words, fabrics and more.

Participants should bring their own photos.

Pirch fishes Mississippi

The Ninth Annual Friends of the Poor Walk will begin with registration at 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in the thrift shop at 1006 S. Beeline. Food and drinks will be served.

“In the coming year, your steps as a walker or in support of a walker will go far to help families stay in their homes to keep the lights and heat on and to put food on the table,” the invitation reads.

Call Pam Jones at 928-484-3821 for more information.

Payson and Pine’s favorite hometown angler Clifford Pirch fished to a 25th place finish in a Bassmaster Elite tournament held Sept. 8-11 near Lacrosse, Wis. on the Mississippi River. For his showing, which included weighing in 39 pounds, 6 ounces, Pirch pocketed $10,000 in prize money.

Most importantly the finish kept Pirch’s hopes alive for a berth in the granddaddy of all tournaments — the Bassmaster Classic.

Currently the former Longhorn three-sport star is ranked 36th in the Angler of the Year standings. If he can continue to hold on to that spot, he will most likely qualify for the classic.

Library benefit Oct. 8 Do your part in helping the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, the best small-town library in Arizona, by purchasing tickets to the upcoming Wine Around the Library benefit.

The third annual event will be held 4 p.m. to sunset Saturday, Oct. 8. A limited number of tickets at $20 each are available at the library or from governing board members. Sponsorships at $100 each are also being sold.

Ticket holders will be treated to a selection of wines, snacks, fine chocolates, plenty of old-fashioned, smalltown camaraderie and musical treats from Trouble in Paradise.

A silent auction is sure to feature a number of very nice prizes.

Party down A “Come Together Arts Party” will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21 in the Pine

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1970 flood Labor Day weekend festivities included several observances of the 1970 Labor Day floods that took numerous lives and destroyed millions of dollars of Gila County property.

For those who lived in Arizona at the time, the story stirred old memories, none very pleasant.

Most vivid for this scribe, probably because I was traveling north on Beeline during the height of the floods was the death of 39-year-old Mesa resident Gilbert A. (Gib) Duthie, the first Department of Public Safety Officer to die in the line of duty. He was killed, Sept. 5, 1970 when his patrol car was swept away by the rising waters of Sycamore Creek near Sunflower on the Beeline Highway.

In 1996, Highway 87 was dedicated the Duthie-Martin Memorial Highway.

Officer Robert Martin of Chandler died in 1995 when he was shot to death during a traffic stop on the Beeline.

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It’s time to tune-up the off-roader and begin preparations for the Justice McNeeley Foundation Poker Run, which has morphed since its 2004 inception into one of the most celebratory gatherings held in Pine and Strawberry.

The event, which begins and ends at the Sidewinders Tavern and Grill on Beeline in Pine kicks off with “doors open” at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the ride starts one hour later. The entry donation is $15 per rider, which includes a free drink ticket donated by Sidewinders.

Breakfast burritos will sell prior to the ride for $5.

The festivities include the quad poker run, horseshoe tournament, live entertainment, raffles, auctions, giveaways, 50/50 drawings, Texas hold ’em and food specials.

For the raffles, tickets are $10 with prizes of a Henry 45-70 lever action rifle with an octagon barrel and a Charter Arms Lady Pink .38 Special.

The Henry rifle sells for about $1,000 and the pistol for about $400.

In past years, more than 80 riders have turned out aboard a variety of ATVs, motorcycles, OHVs and sideby-sides, from customized high-dollar 1000cc quads and side-by-sides loaded with accessories to older models suitable only for a single rider.

The course takes riders west of Pine to Twin Buttes before returning to the starting line. Along the course, participants make five stops to pick up playing cards.

At the conclusion of the event, the entrants will win prizes for the two best poker hands. Holders of the worst hands also win prizes.

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SUPER CROSSWORD

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COLOSSAL COINAGE ACROSS 1 Mafia VIPs 6 Chocolate substitute 11 Maintain 15 Molecule bit 19 Animated 20 North Pole explorer Robert 21 “My Friend ___” (old radio show) 22 Erie or Eyre 23 It has many food aisles 25 Used a sketchpad 26 Diploma holder 27 Arise 28 ___ of Aquitaine 30 Flip one’s lid 31 Result of an armistice 34 Rialto locale 36 Actress Birch 39 Like some double-decker buses 43 Yak’s land 44 Strong rapids, say 46 Opposite of 31-Across 47 Wallach of “Lord Jim” 50 Daughter of Agamemnon 51 Flawlessly 53 Movie critic Gene 56 Sheltered, to sailors 57 Suze of CNBC 59 Posts such as “10 Signs You’re a Puzzle Addict” 61 ___ Moines

62 A8 carmaker 63 Onto land 66 Geared up 67 Product label stamps 70 ___ Gras 73 Light touch 74 To be, to Zola 75 Rx safety org.

78 Straightening 80 Medicare section 82 Middling grades 83 Actions of a trained horse 84 Sell as a business 87 Ties surgically 89 2012 Best Director ___ Lee 90 Old Delta alternative 92 Sheeplike disposition 94 Milo of film 97 Alma mater of Samuel Alito 98 Tip over 99 Kicked out of 102 Pale yellow 104 “Nay” sayers 105 Devotees’ Web page 109 City on the Illinois River 113 Fast one 114 “Put ___ on it!”

115 Source of the long word made from the starts of eight Across answers in this puzzle 118 Wyatt out West

119 Soccer legend 120 Pool slime 121 Kate’s TV roommate 122 Energetic 123 Cold War abbr.

124 Bozo, e.g.

125 River deposit DOWN 1 Docket entry 2 Grad 3 Popeye prop 4 Charge too much for 5 Bilko’s rank 6 Pro with IRS returns 7 ___ Lingus 8 Fall tool 9 Ex-Dodger Hershiser 10 Gig billionth 11 Hold hostage 12 Dashing Flynn of film 13 Retired female prof 14 Clawed foot 15 1990s vice president 16 Fast whirling dance of Italy 17 Striped-legged beast 18 Jason’s wife 24 “___ culpa!”

29 Come at ___ (not be free) 30 Dollop 32 Lack of bravery 33 Fuel economy org.

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BY FIFI RODRIGUEZ 2016 KING FEATURES

1. LANGUAGE: How many letters are in the Russian alphabet?

2. MOVIES: Who rode a horse named Trigger in old Western movies?

3. CITY NICKNAMES: Which U.S. city is known as the “The Big Easy”?

4. GAMES: What chess piece can move only diagonally?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Kathmandu is the capital of which country?

6. AUTOS: What is the best-selling car of all time?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the current name of the country once known as Siam?

8. ENTERTAINERS: Which actor

was known for the line, “Baby, you’re the greatest”?

9. TELEVISION: What is the name of the company featured in the Wile E. Coyote cartoons?

10. SCIENCE: What part of the cell contains the DNA and controls the cell?

36 Walk on 37 Oscar winner Berry 38 S-curves 40 Kett of comic strips 41 Week-old baby, e.g.

42 Singer’s syllable 45 Collection 46 More quirky 48 Bore false witness 49 Tiny, to a tot 52 Tesla Motors CEO Musk 54 New staffer 55 Tennis stat 58 Carmen with fruit hats 60 Puget Sound city, in an address 62 Pink-slipping 64 Gal in the family 65 Home for the sick 67 Threshold 68 Joking Johnson 69 Amtrak sight 70 Baby’s cry 71 Comic King 72 Beat-keeping Beatle 75 One in utero 76 John of tractor fame 77 Beneficial thing 79 Portioned 81 Dye in blue jeans 82 1942 horror classic 85 John or John Quincy 86 “U R funny!”

88 Cut-covering cloth 91 Pancake alternatives

93 Take it on the ___ (flee) 95 Ren’s cartoon pal 96 “For ___ a jolly good fellow” 97 At a distance 99 Fertile areas in deserts 100 Open, as a pill bottle 101 Amtrak sights 103 NYSE event 106 Apple on a desk, maybe 107 Towering 108 Accordingly 110 Small stream 111 Middle of many a sig.

112 Offshore 114 Kwik-E-Mart storekeeper 116 Swerve 117 Put in writing

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Hellsgate Fire Department Mark your calendars for a very special fundraiser for firefighter Bill Dupkee. He has been fighting brain cancer for many years and has given up the fight and has entered an assisted living facility. The Hellsgate Fire Department will be holding a fundraiser for the Dupkee family on Oct. 15 at the Star Valley Fire Station. The Moose Lodge is partnering with Hellsgate to help by having a barbecue pork dinner and beer garden. All proceeds go to the Dupkee family. More details will be forthcoming. For now, mark your calendars for this worthwhile event.

Shelby School This marks the fifth year Shelby School has brought Missoula Children’s Theatre to Payson. Join Alice, the White Rabbit and a host of others in a musical wonderland this Friday and Saturday, Sept.

16 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Payson High School Auditorium.

Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students will present an original musical adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic. Advance tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students at Oasis Christian Books & Gifts, Re-Store, and Miss Fitz 260 Cafe, and $8 and $6 at the door.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Payson is also sponsored by the Payson Longhorn Theatre with support from Plant Fair, Miller Auto Works,

Premier Dental and Tonto Silkscreen.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Fowler at 928-970-1825.

Birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

On Sept. 19, there are a few birthdays and anniversaries that are personal ones.

My best friend Phyllis Jenks and her husband Bob will celebrate their 59th anniversary. I have not seen Phyllis in many years, she now lives in St. Augustine, Fla., but we do exchange cards every year. I was one of her bridesmaids and in turn she was my matron of honor the next month.

Also on the same day, my son-in-law Gary Harper celebrates his birthday. Gary is married to my oldest daughter Joanne and they live in Yuma. I don’t get a chance to see them very often, but we do keep the phone wires busy.

My great-granddaughter Eden Lopez will celebrate her 4th birthday on the same day. Eden also lives in Yuma and I do get to see her, not very often, but she does come and visit my second daughter Eileen in Tonto Village a few times a year.

On Sept. 22, Jenna Meeker Alexander, daughter of Rick and Theresa Meeker of the Village and Scottsdale, will add another candle to her birthday cake.

Sept. 22 is also the first day of autumn.

Do you see any changes around you yet?

I do notice some leaves are falling and the apples are starting to turn red.

Getting back to birthdays …

On Sept. 23, Rachelle Yunkens, Punk Maderas and Gloria Alliger will all celebrate their birthdays. What a busy day.

Of course, the Domino Divas will share in Punk Maderas’ big day with a birthday cake, a candle and a small gift. Rachelle is the wife of Hellsgate firefighter Jeff Yunkens. OK, Jeff, make Rachelle’s birthday a great one.

Gloria works for the Payson Ranger Station, so if the fire danger is up, maybe a cake with no candles are in order. Happy birthday, to each and everyone one of you.

Recipe of the week Apples will soon be in season and many of the Village residents have at least one apple tree on their property. So here is a recipe submitted by Bobbett Davis of Tonto Village and appears in the “Fireflies Can Cook” cookbook.

Apple custard pie 2 cups stewed apples 4 egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter Dash of salt 1-1/4 cups sugar Dash of cinnamon Use blender for apples. Add butter and sugar and beat until cool. Add yolks, salt and cinnamon. Fill unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Quote of the week by Edwin Way Teale: “For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For Nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad.”

Rim holidays – Mother’s Day

WEEKLY SUDOKU

BY LINDA THISTLE

Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions — forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.

CROSSWORD ANSWER

SUDOKU ANSWER

SALOME’S STARS ARIES (March 21 to April 19) After much traveling this year, you’re due for some settled time with family and friends. Use this period to check out situations that soon will require a lot of serious decision-making.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep that keen Bovine mind focused on your financial situation as it begins to undergo some changes.

Consider your money moves carefully. Avoid impulsive investments.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll need to adjust some of your financial plans now that things are changing more quickly than you expected. All the facts you need haven’t yet emerged, so move cautiously.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal and professional relationships dominate this period. Try to keep things uncomplicated to avoid misunderstandings that can cause problems down the line.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) That elusive goal you’d been hoping to claim is still just out of reach. But something else has come along that could prove just as desirable, if only you would take the time to check it out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a good time to get away for some much-needed rest and relaxation. You’ll return refreshed and ready to take on the workplace challenge that awaits you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confidence grows as you

The Village is so quiet — I can even sit on my front porch without hearing those loud toys running up and down Johnson.

I noticed that we have a resident rabbit that lives in the culvert beside my house. I guess he notices how quiet the Village has become and feels safe coming out to feed on the mass of yellow flowers. A big black bird flew by making a god-awful noise and scared the poor rabbit and he started to head for his shelter, instead he hid in the tall grass and was so still he didn’t even move a whisker.

The pair of squirrels in the ponderosa pines just across the street are having a field day picking up the nuts from our black walnut tree. If I happen to come outside while they are gathering the nuts, they stay still, then either make a run for the pine tree or brave the it out and continue to the walnut village tree. I hope they remember where they store the nuts. I remember one time APS had to come and check our power lines and when he did, a pouch of some sort was on the end of one of the lines and the lineman checked it out and out came a bunch of corn that the squirrels had stored away and Janet obviously forgotten. Watching Snyder them is a real treat — sometimes they make a game of gathering and chase each other up and down the tree, like playing hide-and-seek.

The small animals are just a small part of why I love living in Tonto Village. Bears have visited us, raccoons, coyotes, mule deer and of course the most magnificent elk. I wouldn’t live anywhere else.

work your way through some knotty situations. Watch out for distractions from well-meaning supporters that could slow things down.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Consider spending more time contemplating the possibilities of an offer before opting to accept or reject it. But once you make a decision, act on it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’re in a very strong position this week to tie up loose ends in as many areas as possible. Someone close to you has advice you might want to heed.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations. This is the week you’ve been waiting for: After a period of sudden stops and fitful starts, your plans can now move ahead with no significant disruptions.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re in an exceptionally strong position this week to make decisions on many still-unresolved matters, especially those involving close personal relationships.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The new moon starts this week off with some positive movement in several areas. A special person becomes a partner in at least one of the major plans you’ll be working on.

BORN THIS WEEK: You work hard and get things done. You also inspire others to do their best. You would do well heading up a major corporation.

birth. However, many births took Mother’s Day in Rim Country was hardly a time for light-heart- back when place far from home. The younged celebration because so many est child of Henry and Sarah pioneer children died. The late Haught was born in their muleAnna Mae Deming remembered drawn wagon as they crossed that Mother’s Day was not a time the White Mountains heading for for community celebrations, but Rim Country. It was the summer a time when families attendof 1897 and the family had almost ed church together. Everyone completed their move. The baby received a carnation — white if would not wait, however, and mother had died and red if she Stan Brown arrived as they hurriedly pitched was still living. camp. Sarah Bell Haught rested Motherhood was just another one day in the wagon, and then aspect of everyday life seldom surrounded they were back on the rough trail. The by flowers or accolades. There was a high little one was named Irene Champion ratio of infant mortality. Frontier mothers Million Haught, after a millionaire herowere sometimes so tired and worn after ine in a book Mammy Haught had been numerous pregnancies and hard work reading. they did not make it through the birthing.

There was no clinic or hospital to Among those women who had delivered accommodate a birth even as late as the five babies or more, one out of every 30 1950s. Rose Burdette was living in the died in childbirth.

Apache community just south of Payson Every cemetery in the Rim Country when her time came to deliver. The family holds the graves of infants and children. called on local Constable Howard Childers The little family cemetery begun in Rye by to take her to the nearest hospital in Sam Haught Jr. and Dagmar tells the sad Cottonwood. With her in the back seat he story of their lost babies. A transient cow- started over the unimproved Fossil Creek boy drank from their water bucket using a Road. On the way Howard became aware common dipper. The family did not know of a new voice in the back seat. A boy had he was infected with diphtheria until four been born and Howard stopped the car of the little Haughts came down with the long enough to cut the cord. They condisease and died in August 1892. tinued to the hospital where Rose named Along Route 87 just north of the East her new son Howard in honor of the conVerde River crossing there is a white stable. During Childers’ 30-year tenure he picket fence around the graves of Carrie made many of those trips to Cottonwood.

Holder and her infant child, both struck Mother’s Day was not formally introby disease in 1900. That same year duced in America until after the turn of Carrie’s sister-in-law buried her 12-year- the 20th century. Anna Jarvis of West old daughter Armenta along the river in Virginia began a campaign in 1905 for today’s Beaver Valley. an annual religious celebration honorSarah Wingfield, wife of John Henry ing mothers. Jarvis’ efforts resulted in Wingfield, who settled Strawberry Valley, Congress making the second Sunday in had the sorrow of seeing seven of her 10 May a nationwide observance beginning children die before she did. Her oldest son in 1914. When she died in 1948 she had Clinton, for whom Clint’s Well is named, become dismayed at how the celebration was murdered by gunmen who came to had turned into a commercial jubilee, rob his store. missing her original point of encouraging If a ranch wife was lucky enough to be young mothers and honoring aging mothat home when the time came to give birth ers who had suffered so many losses. there was usually a midwife available, such Perhaps the pioneers’ more somber as Byrl Goodfellow, Theresa Boardman acknowledgment of Mother’s Day was or Grandma Ezell. The new mother was more to the point. then confined to bed for 10 days after the Next: Flag Day.

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Pet parents should prepare for autumn

Tai chi and qigong

Tai chi and qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Road, Payson. The program is especially de­signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge. For details, call 928-478-6032.

Archaeology meeting

The local archaeology group’s first fall meeting is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17.

The Rim Country chapter is the Payson area representative of the Arizona Archaeological Society. The meeting is at the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Holy Nativity, 1414 Easy St., Payson. Guests and visitors are always welcome; and refreshments will be available.

The guest presenter will be Erik Berg, who will discuss River Rats on the Colorado.

Sons of the American Revolution

The September meeting of Rim Country Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution is at 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. Come, enjoy breakfast and socialize with other “sons.”

Bobby Davis, economic development specialist for the Town of Payson, will give an update on current and future business developments in Payson.

Guests, those interested in the subject and those interested in learning more about SAR, are always welcome.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 2 p.m.

Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson.

There are no fees or dues. The only membership requirement is a desire to not compulsively overeat anymore.

Call the following members for more information: Denise, 928-978-3706; Mary Jo, 928978-4663; Ted, 928-951-3362; Alice, 602-8280917 or 928-478-4361.

Amnesty International Payson

Payson chapter of Amnesty International invites Rim Country residents to join members as they work toward creating an “American We Can Believe In” — one based on positive human rights values rather than policies that are based on fear and bigotry.

Amnesty International USA is a grass-

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Mommas Featured pet The featured pet is currently available for adoption from the HSCAZ shelter, located at 605 W. Wilson Ct., open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. To learn more, visit www.humanesocietycentralaz.org or call 928-474-5590.

I’m a mature girl, but I still know how to play! I’ll devote my attention to my owner and show you how much I can offer. I have had experience raising puppies, so I’m quite patient with the younger generation.

In fact, I’m that way with everybody. If you like walking, I’m your girl! I love being taken on walks and am very polite on a leash. I’m a bit shy at first but if you give me a chance, I will be your best friend. I have been at HSCAZ for 199 days now and I’m ready to find a loving home to call my own. Ask to see me outside of my kennel so my true personality can really shine!

O R G A N I Z A T I O N S

roots global movement that has launched a new, domestic human rights campaign “The America I Believe In” outlining how policymakers can reject fear and lead with human rights — and how anyone can get involved and take action.

Join the local Payson Amnesty International group from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19 at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 Easy St. as members organize letter writing, petitioning and public awareness events supporting human rights both locally and globally.

For more information about Payson Amnesty International, call Penny at 928878-1268.

Order of the Eastern Star

The Ponderosa Chapter #64 O.E.S. meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays at the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. All Eastern Star members are invited to attend. Master Masons and all ladies with any Masonic affiliation or family members in Freemasonry are encouraged to join the group.

In addition to the meetings, the ladies gather at 10 a.m. every Wednesday for a fun game of O.E.S. Canasta.

For more information, contact Marjorie Winemiller, secretary, at 928-468-0790.

TOPS in Pine

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

For more information, call Barbara at 928978-4750 or Charlotte at 928-978-3640.

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.

Senior Singles with Spirit

The Senior Singles with Spirit group is composed of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life.

The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you.

MAKE THE CALL! CALL JAN HALL!

MOMMAS

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

For more information, call Paula at 480695-2786.

Friendship Bible Class

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

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Moose Lodge events

The Women of the Moose meet at 6 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.

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

National Novel Writing Month

Arizona Professional Writers of Rim Country meet at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson.

Have you always wanted to write a novel, but never quite got past the first page or had trouble with the finished product? Well, now is the time to break those barriers.

Connie Cockrell, author of 14 published novels, presents, “Prepping for November National Novel Writing Month.” All writers are welcome to attend, including up-and-coming authors in Rim Country.

Don’t miss this stimulating and informative presentation.

FLU Vaccines

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Registered Representative of J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS). Member FINRA and SIPC. Insurance Agent of Chase Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA). JPMS and CIA are affiliates of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS: NOT A DEPOSIT NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE

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Color Time Tuesday

Enjoy a relaxing and fun time of coloring every Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

The program meets at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. Call Sally Harvey 480-213-8472 or Joyce Kennedy 928-978-1884 with any questions.

This free program is open to all.

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The first official day of autumn is Sept.

22. I know that’s still a few days away but this is my favorite time of year so I’m a little Humane eager for fall to finally Society of Central be here. For me, nothArizona ing beats cool days and chilly nights. As a parent, I have to take cer- ADOPTION tain precautions when OPTIONS the seasons change to properly care for my kids. Holiday decoration placement, proper vaccinations and warm clothes are just a few things I have to handle during autumn.

As a pet parent, there are some things you can prepare for and be cautious of to make sure your four-legged companion is safe and ready for autumn as well.

Adequate food, water and shelter from the elements: Fresh water is important all year round, especially for animals that spend a lot of their time outdoors. Be sure to check to make sure the water is not dirty or low from the heat, and also not frozen over from the cold (you still have some time before this will happen).

Allergies: Fall weather can bring about all whole new set of allergies. Ragweed, mold grass and dust are some of the major aggravations for pets. Look for signs like scratching, biting, chewing, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, and hives and rashes. If you suspect your pet has allergies, please see your vet.

Rodenticides: The use of rodenticides increases in the fall as rodents seek shelter from the cooler temperatures by attempting to move indoors. Rodenticides are high-

ly toxic to pets — if ingested, the results could be fatal. If you must use these products, do so with extreme caution and put them in places inaccessible to your pets.

Decorations and candy: Everyone knows that chocolate is toxic to dogs, especially the baking variety, but so are raisins and the sugar-free sweetener xylitol. It’s not only the candy you have to watch out for during the holidays, but the decorations (including plants) as well. Ornaments, tinsel, plants (holly, amaryllis, mistletoe, poinsettia, Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus, American and European bittersweet, chrysanthemum, Christmas rose, Jerusalem cherry, autumn crocus, and burning bush) costumes, and other decorations should all be kept out of your pet’s reach.

Mushrooms and antifreeze: All mushrooms are toxic to dogs. Always watch for mushrooms in areas where you walk your dogs or where they run and play.

Every year more than 10,000 dogs and cats are accidentally poisoned with automotive antifreeze. Pets are attracted to the sweet taste of ethylene glycol and one to two teaspoons will poison a cat and three tablespoons is enough to kill a medium size dog.

Please use extra caution with these two deadly issues.

Annual vaccinations and a yearly checkup with your veterinarian are very important. If you have not seen your veterinarian this year, we urge you to make your appointment with them soon.

“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.”

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A variety of vaccines will be available beginning September 12, 2016 Flu vaccines incl. High Dose for seniors, Pneumonia incl. Prevnar 13 Tdap (includes whooping cough)

Estate Planning • Trusts • Wills • Probate • Elder Law • Trust Administration • Asset Protection Planning

Measles, Mumps and Rubella MMR Shingles (by appointment) 472-3388 Personal Legal Solutions

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MERCHANDISE BUILDING MATERIALS New 40x56 Armstrong Metal Building never erected, engineered for Payson snow load, Two each 10x10, One 12x14 Roll up doors on 40 side. 1 entry door, 2 windows on 56 side, 18 eves all around, $30,000.Firm, Call Karen 480-215-7006

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Sat, Sep 17. 8am-2pm Join us at Payson High School from 8-2. 30+ different sellers. Antiques, collectibles, yard sale items, food, crafts, swimming pools, horseshoe art, metal and wooden signs. Something for everyone!

Semi Annual Yard Sale 310 S Red Rock Pt Payson

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The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full-Time employment with wages starting at $8.50 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.

Now offering a 30 Day Retention Bonus!

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Certified Medical Assistant Payson, AZ

Duties: • Assists health care workers in providing direct patient care.

• Gathers necessary vital signs from patients.

• Collects, prepares, and sends laboratory specimens for routine tests and record results.

• Administers selected medication and treatments to patients as ordered.

• Gives injections and immunizations and instructs patients on proper follow-up procedures.

Requirements: • Diploma of completion of education or training as a medical assistant or a related field recognized by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) AND certification or registration by exam.

To apply, visit our website at www.northcountryhealthcare.org NCHC offer competitive compensation and benefits.

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Thu, Sep 15, Fri, Sep 16 and Sat, Sep 17.

7am-3pm StoneCreek Subdivision off Longhorn west of McLane All items are priced to sell. Cloth patio set, like new love seat, pictures, vacuums, glassware, storage bins, like new microwave in the box, wet saw, power tools & 25cent & 75cent bins. Come check it out!!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone!!!!

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

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!

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ESTATE SALES 11. ESTATE SALE: Fri. Sat. Sun. September 16, 17 & 18, 703 W. Sherwood Dr. from 8am to 4pm: Furniture, Household, Tools, Ammo, Re-Load Kit, Various Hobby Kits, 17 YEARS OF GREAT STUFF! 12. Estate Sale Saturday September 17 from 9-4 at 110 South Forest Park Drive.

13. ESTATE SALE OF THE YEAR!: 342 W. Elenor Dr. (East Verde Estates), Fri. & Sat. Sept. 16 & 17 from 8am to 2pm: John Wayne Collectibles, Reloading Equipment, Ammo, Tons of Tools, Collectible Kit Car, Motorcycles, Entire House of Furniture, Native American Artwork, Entire Contents of House for sale and MUST Go! THIS IS A DO NOT MISS SALE! 9. Tymeless Estate Sale Services is having another On-Site Sale. This sale is from the home of a local artist. There are craft supplies, home decor, furniture and much more. The sale will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday Sept. 17 starting at 8:00 a.m. Follow W. Main St. past Green Valley Park-Signs will be posted

EHICLES

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Serving Payson over 7 years

CARS 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport, 43,413 Miles, V6, Automatic, 4WD, 4Dr, Air PW, Radio, CD, Sun Roof, Cruse Control, Tow Hall, New Battery, Dash Cover, Jeep Floor Mats, Front Seat Covers, Clean, KBB $14,000.

928-970-1238

PARTS Voltswagon and Vehicle Estate Sale: 65 Voltswagon Baja Bug, 71 VW Beetle, 69 VW Buggy, 69 VW Buggy/Body/Chassis, 86, Southwind Motor Home, 70 s GMC Pickup, Kids size ATVs, Yamaha Motorbike, 10 VW Assembled Engines, Misc. Part...TOO MANY TO LIST! All Vehicles sold Sealed Bid; to be opened 9-19-16, Please Contact Brett at 928-951-2384 to schedule inspection and/or submit a bid.

RVS

Sat, Sep 17. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Love Seat, Desk, Lamps, Rugs, Silk Flowers, kitchenware. Sierra Ancha is the top of the hill North off Phoenix Street in Rim View Heights.

Call 480-258-2003 for info.

MOVING SALES 2. Moving Sale; 3933 E. Hwy 260 #28 (Star Valley), Lamplighter RV Park, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 16 & 17 from 8am to 3pm: Tools, Camping, Fishing, Household, Misc.

Car, Quad and Motorcycle, Smoker & Grill 928-951-2111

RUMMAGE SALES 1. ALL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH from 8am to 2pm, Church of the Nazarene 200 E. tyler Parkway: Furniture, Household Items, Caregiver Uniforms and More Bake Sale: All proceeds go to our Children s Ministries

YARD SALES 10. 906 W. Landmark Trails, (Payson), Fri. & Sat. Sept. 16 & 17 starting at 7am: Misc.

Items.

14. 809 W. St. Moritz Dr.; Sat. Sept. 17 from 7am to 1pm: Moving Sale: Furniture, Appliances, Garage Door Opener, Kitchenware, Bedding and More!

2. Community Yard Sale at the Community Presbyterian Church; 800 W. Main St. Sat. Sept. 17 from 7am to Noon: Multiple Venders, Donuts and Coffee; Don t Miss Out! 4. Moving Sale: 207 S. Colcord Rd. Thurs.

Fri. & Sat. Sept 15, 16, & 17 from 8am to 3pm: Various Household Items and Many Misc. Items!

Hiring FT & PT positions PT starting at $9.75hrly FT positions receive $375 Quarterly Bonus.

Working with adults with Special Needs. Days, evenings and weekends available. No experience required, training provided in Payson Apply NOW at the address below or attend our Hiring Event!

Saturday September 24, 2016 10AM - 2PM 408 W Main St. Unit 2 Payson, AZ 85541 For more information call: 928-595-1886 Earn Extra $$. Jury Research Project participants needed. Volunteer basis only; not a full or part-time job offer.

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PaysonPAYSON Senior Apartments is seeking a full-time SENIOR quali- APARTMENTS fied maintenance is seeking a techni- full-time qualified cianWith a Can Do attiMAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN tude.

Forty unit apartment with acomplex.Great “Can Do” attitude. benefits.Go to 311 S. Forty for unit an apartment Mclane appointment . Monday thru complex.

Great benefits.

Thursday, Go8-5 to 311 S. McLane for an application.

Monday thru Thursday, 8-5

FT PT, all shifts, background ck, computer or typing, able to be on feet, work ethic, service oriented. Pay DOE, PU/Return app Mon-Sat 11am-2pm, 814 N Beeline Hwy, Suite J, Payson

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. Two FT Front Desk Positions Avail.

Customer Service a MUST Apply in person, 602 E. Hwy 260, Payson, AZ

HEALTH CARE Part-time position in an innovative Habilitation setting, providing training, supervision and therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements: 21 yrs. of age or older, AZ driver license, good driving record, must pass DPS fingerprint clearance.

Dependable, experience helpful but training is provided.

2007 Pilgrim 32 lite 5th wheel and superglide receiver. 5th wheel has bonded aluminum structure, 1 slide and many upgrades. Receiver designed for 6 foot or shorter bed. Sold separate or as a unit. 5th wheel. $10,500.00, Receiver. $1000.00 Together. $10.900.00 OBO. (928) 468-0524 billkuz@yahoo.com.

SUVS 2014 Ford Explorer, 3.5L V6, Auto Trans, PS, PW, PD, Cruise Control, AC, Sat Radio, Single CD, Class 3 Trailer Tow Package, 5 Year Warranty Included, 36K Miles, $23,300. 928-978-8586

EMPLOYMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative needed for propane servicing company.

Excellent Pay and Benefits Email resumes to jjohnston@jpep.com

Find what you’re looking for or sell what you’re tired of looking at in the Payson Roundup Classifieds Call 474-5251

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Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 10/07/16.

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HANDY CARPENTER Repairs & Small Remodeling Work, 20yrs Experience, Doors, Windeows, Decks, Sheds, Kitchen, Bath, etc.

Ask for Dennis 928-978-1385

Handy Man Sam One Call We Do It All Licensed and Insured.

Plumbing, Drywall, Carpentry, Electrical, Flooring, Tile, Remodeling, Repairs, and Painting, and much more!

Senior Discount Serving Payson for over 20 years (928)978-8642 JIMMY S ALLTRADES Since 1993 Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned, Window Screen Repair 928-474-6482 not licensed

R.W.P. CARPENTRY & REMODELING: Quality Decks, Finnish Work, Painting, Drywall,etc.

ROC200461,Payson B/L#PH9305 CALL ROBIN 1-928-595-1816

Re-Levels & Repairs All Home Repair & Mobile Home Re-Leveling. 17 years Exp 520-414-0857

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GARAGE SALES 6. Furniture, kitchenware 1107 S Sierra Ancha Payson

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Submit application/resume to: Horizon Health and Wellness, 702 E. Wade Street, Payson, AZ 85547 or email to walter.badger@hhwaz.org AA/EOE/M/F D/V IMS Primary Care is looking for an experienced back office medical assistant for their Payson Office.

Submit resumes to Cynthia.richardson@imsaz.com.

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

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HOSPITALITY

Line Cooks and Cashiers FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES in PAYSON, has full/part time openings for outgoing cashiers and cooks for our new restaurant. Cooks with great communication skills are a big plus for our open, exhibition kitchen. We are a growing company in need of ENTHUSIASTIC Team Members who want to grow with us. We offer a competitive hourly wage plus a generous WEEKLY BONUS program. Please apply online at: careers.fiveguys.com, choose Talent Reef option. No phone calls please. Part time High School/College students encouraged to apply.

RESTAURANTS

Diamond Point Shadows is now accepting applications for All Positions.

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

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MOBILES FOR SALE Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Park Model at Lamplighter Resort, Leaving Town, Only 2500. This is a Give-away Price. Call 928-951-2111 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

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LEGAL NOTICES 16298: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2016 TS No. AZ07000348-16-1 APN 302-60-043 7 TO No. 8658284 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated October 8, 2015 and recorded on October 9, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-009968 of official records in the Office of the 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 ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE.

LEGAL NOTICES 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 Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on November 10, 2016 at 11:00 AM on said day.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 201 E QUAIL HOLLOW DR, STAR VALLEY, AZ 85541 LOT 41, QUAIL VALLEY SUBDIVISION UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 622, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA APN: 302-60-043 7 Original Principal Balance $93,279.00 Name and Address of original Trustor JODY ROBERTSON, A SINGLE WOMAN 201 E QUAIL HOLLOW DR, STAR VALLEY, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary The Money Source, Inc. c/o The Money Source, Inc. 500 South Broad Street, Suite 100A Meriden, CT 06450 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. Date: August 4, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Amanda Alcantara, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic 702.659.7766 MTC Financial Inc.

LEGAL NOTICES dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ISL Number 16345, Pub Dates: 08/26/2016, 09/02/2016, 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, PAYSON ROUNDUP 16299: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2016 TS No. AZ08000617-15-1 APN 101-07-082 TO No. 150324554-AZ-VOO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated September 9, 1992 and recorded on October 29, 1992 as Instrument No. 623473 in Book 887, on Page 572 of official records in the Office of the 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 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 Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on November 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 616 UTAH AVE, HAYDEN, AZ 85135 LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 5, HAYDEN TOWNSITE PER MAP #170 RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN: 101-07-082 Original Principal Balance $152,190.00 Name and Address of original Trustor WILLIE V DANIEL & VICKI ROMO DANIEL H/W 616 UTAH AVE, HAYDEN, AZ 85135 Name and Address of the Beneficiary U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Mid-State Trust IV c/o Ditech Financial LLC 7360 S. KYRENE ROAD TEMPE, AZ 85283 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier s check for reinstatement or price bid pay-

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LEGAL NOTICES ment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. Date: July 25, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Lana Kacludis, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic 702.659.7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ISL Number 16386, Pub Dates: 08/26/2016, 09/02/2016, 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, PAYSON ROUNDUP 16300: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE File ID. #15-05103 Ontiveros Title No: 733-1600821-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 06/11/2001 as Document No. 2001 8472 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.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 WELL BE FINAL AND WELL OCCUR at public auction on November 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501 and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accord-

LEGAL NOTICES ance with ARS 33811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: A parcel of land situated in the North half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 1 North, Range 15-1/2, East, G and S R B and M, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the SE corner of said North Half of the Northwest Quarter bears South 50 Degrees 44 Minutes East 910.8 Feet; THENCE South 63 Degrees 16 Minutes West 70.0 Feet; THENCE North 16 Degrees 30 minutes West 150.0 Feet; Thence North 73 Degrees 49 Minutes East, 52.9 Feet; THENCE South 49 Degrees 57 Minutes East 150.0 Feet; THENCE South 63 Degrees 16 Minutes West, 67.7 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over a strip of land 50 Feet in width to the right of the following described line; Beginning at a point on the South Side line of the North half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township I North, Range 15-1/2 East, G and S R B and M, Gila County, Arizona From which the North Quarter corner of said Section 34 bears North 24 Degrees 06 Minutes East, 1439.33 Feet- THENCE North 00 Degrees 07 Minutes West, 100.0 Feet; THENCE North 33 Degrees 36 Minutes East, 36.7 Feet; THENCE north 10 Degrees 02 Minutes East, 240.0 Feet; THENCE North 47 Degrees 30 Minutes 30 Seconds West 52.9 Feet THENCE North 48 Degrees 28 Minutes West, 96.36 Feet; THENCE North 28 Degrees 00 Minutes West 125.0 Feet.The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 690 S Agave Dr Globe, AZ 85501-1420 Tax Parcel No.: 205-18-009A The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an as is condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $10,000.00 Original Trustor: Dave F Ontiveros and Dora R Ontiveros, married to each other 690 S Agave Dr., Globe, AZ 85501-14220 Current Beneficiary:U.S. Bank National As-

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LEGAL NOTICES sociation, as Trustee for Banc of America Funding 2008-FT1 Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2008-FT1Care of/Servicer Nationstar Mortgage LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd Coppell, TX 75019 Current Trustee:Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar. A-4588128 08/26/2016, 09/02/2016, 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016 16306: 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE File ID. #16-03382 Yoxall Title No: 21602334 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 07/06/2007 as Document No. 2007-011497 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on November 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as:Lot 143, PAYSON NORTH UNIT FOUR, according to Map No. 452, records of Gila County, Arizona.Together with an undivided 1/292 interest in Tracts, A through G, Payson North Unit Four, according to Map No. 452, records of Gila County, Arizona.The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be:1213 N Easy Street Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 302-68-144B 9 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an as is condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

Original Principal Balance: $125,000.00 Original Trustor: Teodora M Yoxall, a single woman 1425 N Easy Street, Payson, AZ 85541 Current Beneficiary:U.S. Bank National Association Care of / Servicer U.S. Bank Home Mortgage 4801 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 42301 Current Trustee:Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar. A-4590078 09/02/2016, 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/23/2016 16307: 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE File ID. #15-02123 Landgraf Title No: 21501995 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 07/11/2005 as Document No. 2005-012210 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on November 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811).

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LEGAL NOTICES The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as:Lot 19, THE PORTAL PINE CREEK CANYON UNIT IV, according to Map No.s 650, 650A and 650B and amended in Map Nos. 657, 657A and 657B, records of Gila County, Arizona.The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 6580 West Ruin Hill Loop Pine, AZ 85544 Tax Parcel No.: 301-69-019 8 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an as is condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

Original Principal Balance: $305,900.00 Original Trustor: Brian S. Landgraf, an unmarried man 11440 East. Sweetwater Avenue, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 Current Beneficiary:PMT NPL Financing 2014-1 Care of / Servicer PennyMac Loan Services LLC 6101 Condor Drive, Suite 200 Moorpark, CA 93021 Current Trustee;Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar. A-4590252 09/02/2016, 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/23/2016 16309: 9/9, 9/13, 9/16/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: IRONHORSE SIGNS LLC File No. L-2110254-1 II. The address of the known place of business is: 201 E. Cedar Lane, Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Heather Oberg, 201 E. Cedar Lane, Payson, AZ 85541.

(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: Daryl Oberg, (x) manager, 201 E. Cedar Lane, Payson, AZ 85541.

16317: 9/9, 9/13, 9/16/2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1.

ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2.

ENTITY NAME: PROFESSIONAL DENTAL TECH SERVICES LLC 3.

FILE NUMBER: L20904038 4.

STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Street Address: MICHELLE MCDANIEL, 752 E. DEALERS CHOICE LAND, PAYSON, AZ 85541; PO BOX 1, PAYSON, AZ 85547.

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ARIZONAKNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 752 E. DEALERS CHOICE LAND, PAYSON, AZ 85541.

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DURATION: Perpetual 7.

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Manager-Managed The name and addresses of all Managers are: 1.

MICHELLE MCDANIEL, 752 E. DEALERS CHOICE LAND, PAYSON, AZ 85541.

The names and addresses of all Members are: 1.

MICHELLE MCDANIEL, 752 E. DEALERS CHOICE LAND, PAYSON, AZ 85541 ORGANIZER: MICHELLE MCDANIEL; 5/8/2016 16318: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/2016 TS No. AZ08000288-16-1 APN 302-43-250 2 TO No. 733-1600683-70 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated November 28, 2005 and recorded on December 1, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-021999 of official records in the Office of the 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 ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE

LEGAL NOTICES 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 Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on November 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM on said day.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3109 GAME TRAIL, PAYSON, AZ 85541 LOT 250, THE RIM GOLF CLUB, PHASE TWO, ACCORDING TO MAP NOS. 733A THROUGH 733N, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. APN: 302-43-250 2 Original Principal Balance $183,200.00 Name and Address of original Trustor TERESA M. EDWARDS 3109 GAME TRAIL, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of the Beneficiary BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. c/o Bank of America Home Loans 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. Date: August 17, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Amanda Alcantara, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766ISL Number 16805, Pub Dates: 09/09/2016, 09/16/2016, 09/23/2016, 09/30/2016, PAYSON ROUNDUP 16320: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/2016 For Sale Bobcat and Texas Bragg Trailer Notice of Invitation for Bids Pine-Strawberry Fire District is liquidating the below listed equipment; 1. 2008 Bobcat A300 All Steer/Skid Steer loader with 2406 hours of use, R/C ready equipped 2. 2003 Texas Bragg 8ft x 20ft gooseneck trailer,20,000 lbs.

GVWR, dual wheels and tandem axles, hydraulic dump bed. Brakes replaced 5,000 miles ago 3. 2008 Bobcat hydraulic 6 foot wide grapple attachment 4. 2008 Bobcat 67 inch wide dirt bucket (rarely used) NOTE: all equipment is being sold as is and with no warranty.

Equipment is being sold as a complete package with a minimum bid of $25,000 for the lot.

All bids a required to be hand delivered to the Pine Strawberry Fire District Administrative Office, 3741 North Prince Road in Pine, AZ, no later than 4 PM, Monday, September 19, 2016. Equipment can also be viewed at the Administrative Office.

All bids are required to be in a sealed envelope with bidders name address and phone number on both the bid as well as the exterior of the envelope Submitted bids will be opened at the Fire District Board meeting at Pine-Strawberry Fire District Station 41, located at 6198 Hardscrabble Road Pine AZ, on Wednesday September 21st 2016 starting at 6 PM. It is requested that the winner remove the equipment by October 1, 2016.

16323: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2016 TS No. 2016-00508-AZ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 06/10/1999 and recorded on 06/17/1999 as Instrument No. 1999 9853, Book - Page - and rerecorded on as in the official records of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL

LEGAL NOTICES PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501, in Gila County, on 11/30/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: The Surface and Ground to a Depth of 40 Feet Immediately Beneath the Surface of The Following Described Property: The West 50 Feet of Lot 3043 and the West Half of Lot 3044, Block 307, Buena Vista Terrace of The Town Of Miami, According To Map No. 44, Records of Gila County, Arizona.

Purported Street Address: 3044 Latham Boulevard, Miami, AZ 85539 Tax Parcel Number: 20612080 Original Principal Balance: $ 30,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for Metropolitan Asset Funding, Inc., II, Mortgage-Pass Through Certificates, Series 1999-B c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1661 Worthington Road West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: Juan L. Artiach, A Married Man as his sole and separate property 3044 Latham Boulevard, Miami, AZ 85539 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. Northpark Town Center, 1000 Abernathy Rd NE; Bldg 400, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30328 (866) 960-8299 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (866) 960-8299 Website: http://www.altisource.com/Mort gageServices/DefaultManagem ent/TrusteeServices.aspx Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. DATED: August 3, 2016 /s/ Keisha Lyons, Trustee Sale Assistant Pursuant to A.R.S. 33 - 803(A)(6), the trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee s capacity as a corporation all the stock of which is owned by Premium Title Agency, Inc., an escrow agent in the state of Arizona.

The regulators of Premium Title Agency are the Arizona Department of Insurance and the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. is registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Fulton On August 3, 2016, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Keisha Lyons, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal. /s/ Stephanie Spurlock NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: April 9, 2017 16324: 9/13, 9/16, 9/20/2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1.

ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2.

ENTITY NAME: YOUNG SECURITY SERVICE LLC 3.

FILE NUMBER: L21096937 4.

STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Street Address: JENNIFER CHRISTINE MORALES, 2625 WEST BURGESS LANE, PHOENIX, AZ 85041.

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ARIZONAKNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2625 WEST BURGESS LANE, PHOENIX, AZ 85041.

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DURATION: Perpetual 7.

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: 1.

MARQUIS ALAN CLARK, 8 GRAHAM BOULEVARD, YOUNG, AZ 85554.

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RAUL BERNAL MORALES, 158 MIDWAY, YOUNG, AZ 85554.

ORGANIZER: BRENT HICKEY; 7/25/2016 16325: 9/13, 9/16, 9/20/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

LEGAL NOTICES HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: GABBERTCCHI LLC File No. L-2111491-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: 102 E. Main St., Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Brian Gabbert, 102 E. Main St., Payson, AZ 85541.

(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: Brian Gabbert, (x) Manager, 102 E. Main St., Payson, AZ 85541.

16327: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2016 TS/File 123868.10367 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on OCTOBER 4, 2005, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2005-018433 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on NOVEMBER 4, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: That certain parcel of land lying and being in the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 36, Township 12 North, Range 8 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the East quarter corner of said Section 36; THENCE West 825.00 feet; THENCE North 377.52; THENCE East 9.90 feet; THENCE North 310.86 feet to the True Point of Beginning of the property herein described; THENCE South 121.00 feet; THENCE South 39° 20 West, 202.00 feet; THENCE North 65° 00 West, 289.96 feet; THENCE North 37° 19 05 East, 41.12 feet; THENCE North 19° 15 East, 129.69 feet; THENCE East 321.90 feet more or less to the True Point of Beginning; EXCEPT Beginning at the East quarter corner of said Section 36; THENCE West along the mid-section line 790.86 feet; THENCE North 700.65 feet to a one-inch iron pipe, said iron pipe being the True Point of Beginning; THENCE East along a common fence line, said fence being barbed wire on steel post, 38.11 feet to a one-inch iron pipe; THENCE North 31° 43 42 East, along a fence line and the Northwesterly line of the Pine Cemetery Road, 190.49 feet to a one-half inch iron bar; THENCE West along a common fence line 337.28 feet; THENCE South 162.02 feet to the aforementioned fence line; THENCE East 199 feet to the True Point of Beginning; and EXCEPT Beginning at the East quarter corner of said Section 36; THENCE West (assumed bearing) 925.06 feet to a point on the Easterly right-of-way line of the Pine Payson Highway; THENCE North 41° 16 00 West along said right-of-way line a distance of 374.33 feet; THENCE continuing along said right-of-way line North 44° 40 35 West 151.57 feet; THENCE North 46° 16 11 East 34.00 feet; THENCE North 37° 19 00 East 153.50 feet; THENCE South 47° 14 50 East 66.19 feet to the True Point of Beginning; THENCE South 76° 31 15 East 186.62 feet; THENCE North 44° 25 00 East 128.01 feet; THENCE South 39° 20 00 West 162.20 feet; THENCE North 65° 00 00 West 185.26 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING Purported Property Address: 3652 CEMETARY RD., PINE, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 301-22-020. Original Principal Balance: $120,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: JERI A. JOHNSON, #10 TONTO APACHE RESERVATION, PAYSON, AZ 85541. Original/Current Trustor: PHILIP E. CASTLE, 133 W. LEAH CT., GILBERT, AZ 85233. Said Trustee s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $87,207.00 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: AUGUST 2, 2016.

Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF COCHISE. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on August 3, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary, of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ April Leistikow, Notary

LEGAL NOTICES Public. My Commission Expires: January 1, 2018.

16329: 9/13, 9/16, 9/20/2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1.

ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2.

ENTITY NAME: 5 & H LOGISTICS, LLC 3.

FILE NUMBER: L21201565 4.

STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Street Address: STEVEN BEST, 214 N STAGE COACH PASS, PAYSON, AZ 85541.

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ARIZONAKNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 214 N. STAGE COACH PASS., PAYSON, AZ 85541.

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DURATION: Perpetual 7.

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Manager-Managed The name and addresses of all Managers are: 1.

STEVEN BEST, 214 N STAGE COACH PASS, PAYSON, AZ 85541.

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HEIDI BEST, 214 N STAGE COACH PASS, PAYSON, AZ 85541.

The names and addresses of all Members are: 1.

STEVEN BEST, 214 N STAGE COACH PASS, PAYSON, AZ 85541.

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HEIDI BEST, 214 N STAGE COACH PASS, PAYSON, AZ 85541.

ORGANIZER: Steven Best; 09/02/2016 16330: 9/13, 9/16/2016 PUBLIC NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PAVING AND RETAINING WALL AT CC CRAGIN RESERVOIR BOAT RAMP INVITATION FOR BID: AGFD17-00006492 ENGINEER S ESTIMATE BASE BID: $700,000.00 PROJECT TITLE: PAVING AND RETAINING WALL AT CC CRAGIN RESERVOIR BOAT RAMP LOCATION: North East of Clints Well on AZ 87 to FR 751 then southeast about 6 more miles to the reservoir.

SUBSTITUTION: All prior approval requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. MST, seven (7) days prior to Bid Due Date.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $1,500.00.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: September 14, 2016 at 1:00 a.m. at the CC Cragin Reservoir BID DUE DATE: Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. MST September 21, 2016 in the State e-procurement system: https://procure.az.gov. No bids will be received after the time specified.

DESCRIPTION: The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the construction of the boat ramp retaining wall and paving.

COMPLETION TIME: The project completion time shall be from the notice to proceed in October 2016 through February 1, 2017. No construction may take place between February 28, 2017 and September 6, 2017.

INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROJECT MAY BE OBTAINED AS FOLLOWS: PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS: Plans and specifications are available for viewing in the State e-procurement system: https://procure.az.gov.

ALL QUESTIONS IN WRITING: All questions are to be written and directed to the Procurement Officer Elizabeth Burgard, either in the ProcureAZsystem or to the AGFD Procurement Office, 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, eburgard@azgfd.gov, or faxed to (623) 236-7327.

16331: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2016 Notice to Creditors NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: The LAW OFFCIES OF JO ELLEN YORK, PLLC, Jo Ellen Vork, is the Successor Trustee of the Estate of Patricia Ann Parker. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Successor Trustee at 615 West Main Street, Payson, Arizona 85541.

Payson Roundup CLASSIFIEDS Friday, September 16, 2016

Yard Sale Guide 1. ALL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH from 8am to 2pm, Church of the Nazarene 200 E. Tyler Parkway: Furniture, Household Items, Caregiver Uniforms and More Bake Sale: All proceeds go to our Children’s Ministries

2. Community Yard Sale at the Community Presbyterian Church; 800 W. Main St. Sat. Sept. 17 from 7am to Noon: Multiple Vendors, Donuts and Coffee; Don’Miss Out! 3. Moving Sale; 3933 E. Hwy 260 #28 (Star Valley), Lamplighter RV Park, Fri. & Sat. Sept. 16 & 17 from 8am to 3pm: Tools, Camping, Fishing, Household, Misc. Car, Quad and Motorcycle, Smoker & Grill 928-951-2111

4. Moving Sale: 207 S. Colcord Rd. Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Sept 15, 16, & 17 from 8am to 3pm: Various Household Items and Many Misc. Items!

5. Low>Low>Prices: 305 S. Canpar Way Saturday Only, Sept. 17th RV & AUTO MAINTENANCE ITEMSRV ELEC. & WATER HOOK-UPS, CAMPING GEAR, FISHING SUPPLIES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, POWER TOOLS, LOTS MORE ON OUR BARGAIN TABLES 6. FURNITURE, KITCHENWARE 1107 S SIERRA ANCHA Payson Sat, Sep 17. 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Love Seat, Desk, Lamps, Rugs, Silk Flowers, kitchenware.

Sierra Ancha is the top of the hill North off Phoenix Street in Rim View Heights.

Call 480-258-2003 for info.

For the Weekend of September 16-18 7. FLEA MARKET 301 S Mclane Payson Sat, Sep 17. 8am-2pm Join us at Payson High School from 8-2.

30+ DIFFERENT SELLERS. Antiques, collectibles, yard sale items, food, crafts, swimming pools, horseshoe art, metal and wooden signs.

Something for everyone!

8. SEMI ANNUAL YARD SALE 310 S Red Rock Pt Payson Thu, Sep 15, Fri, Sep 16 and Sat, Sep 17.

7am-3pm StoneCreek Subdivision off Longhorn west of McLane All items are priced to sell. Cloth patio set, like new love seat, pictures, vacuums, glassware, storage bins, like new microwave in the box, wet saw, power tools & 25cent & 75cent bins.

COME CHECK IT OUT!!!!

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE!!!!

11. ESTATE SALE: Fri. Sat. Sun. September 16, 17 & 18, 703 W. Sherwood Dr. from 8am to 4pm: Furniture, Household, Tools, Ammo, Re-Load Kit, Various Hobby Kits, 17 YEARS OF GREAT STUFF!

9. Tymeless Estate Sale Services is having another On-Site Sale.

This sale is from the home of a local artist.

There are craft supplies, home decor, furniture and much more.

The sale will be conduced on Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday Sept. 17 starting at 8:00 a.m.

Follow W. Main St. past Green Valley ParkSigns will be posted

12. ESTATE SALE Saturday September 17 from 9-4 at 110 South Forest Park Drive.

13. ESTATE SALE OF THE YEAR! 342 W. Elenor Dr. (East Verde Estates), Fri. & Sat. Sept. 16 & 17 from 8am to 2pm: John Wayne Collectibles, Reloading Equipment, Ammo, Tons of Tools, Collectible Kit Car, Motorcycles, Entire House of Furniture, Native American Artwork, Entire Contents of House for sale and MUST Go! THIS IS A DO NOT MISS SALE!

10. 906 W. Landmark Trail, (Payson), Fri. & Sat. Sept. 16 & 17 starting at 7am: Misc. Items.

14. 809 W. St. Moritz Dr.; Sat. Sept. 17 from 7am to 1pm: Moving Sale: Furniture, Appliances, Garage Door Opener, Kitchenware, Bedding & More!

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County fair From page 1

The fair is a chance for the 4-H and FFA students in the area to showcase the animals they have raised before selling them at the auction.

Victoria’s father David runs the Payson High School agriculture class and serves as the FFA and middle school Discovery program adviser.

He also organizes all the exhibits, judging arena and auction during the Northern Gila County Fair.

By Saturday afternoon, he looked beat.

“I’ve been here since Tuesday,” he said, “but, Victoria Ru everything in the show went smoothly.” the Michele Nel h er Cornish ro rford poses with her sl son/Roundu He said the animals would stick around until p until he mee oster Sweetie. He’ll b ew of awards for e Sunday when they would go off with the winners ts sw th e e e la t d ies said Rutherford. of the auction or stay with their current owners.

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David said he would stay at the fair until all the animals had left.

Each year at the Northern Gila County Fair the Rim Country community gathers to celebrate its efforts over the year to sew quilts, shoot photos, grow fruits and veggies, can, and show off the animals they have raised.

Fairs in the United States started in the 19th century to promote agriculture. The first U.S. state fair was in New York in 1841, since then each state has held a state fair.

Students not only take part in raising animals, they also sew quilts. At the quilt showcase, a quilt made by an 11-yearold was proudly displayed. The young quilter had followed in her grandmother’s footsteps making the bed cov- ering.

When she won her award, she and her grandmother cried together.

But it’s the animals and the kids that raised them that take front and center stage at the Northern Gila County Fair.

Senior Kaycee Simpson had a novel approach to raising her pig, Chicklette.

She received a donation from a new breeder in the Rim Country, Anthony Pusaret.

“He’s trying to get a name for himself as a breeder so we don’t have to travel to Snowflake or Show Low,” said Kaycee.

Then the FFA student received donations from Pet Club for all of Chicklette’s food and treats.

This sort of spoiled Chicklette, said Kaycee. She started acting like a queen.

Kaycee said that at the fair, Chicklette decided to lift up the bar that controlled the doors to all of the other pig pens. Once she opened the doors she simply sat and watched all of the pigs run around.

“She’s a sassy girl,” said Kaycee.

The spoiling along with her queenly attitude didn’t help Kaycee win the competition. Chicklette had put on too much weight and because she was a month older than the other competitors, she was just too big.

Still, she had quite the personality.

As Chicklette and Kaycee waited for the auction to start, the pig had an ice pack on her neck and cool clothes on her body.

Kaycee, like all of the other FFA and 4-H kids loved her pet project to the very end.

The 2016 Northern Gila County Fair brought out the best in Rim Country agricultural and creative arts — until next year.

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Three-game stretch will test Longhorns Begin challenging month tonight vs.

Round Valley

be poised for a memorable campaign after reaching at least the Division 5 state quarterfinals the last three years, losing in the semis last year and in the state championship game in 2013. Round Valley hasn’t won a state title since sharing the 1985 3A crown with Snowflake.

The Elks won 24-13 at Tempe Prep

by Keith Morris (No. 7 in 2A) in between routs of a couple roundup sports editor of teams from New Mexico, including a It all starts tonight.

70-13 blowout of Silver (Silver City) in its Sure, the high school football season opener. kicked off for Payson four weeks ago, Payson hasn’t played Round Valley but a 2-2 record realsince 2010, when ly hasn’t taught us Russ Semore’s 7-6 anything about the Elks avenged a Round Valley Elks Longhorns.

42-0 loss in Payson As bad as they • Record: 3-0 on Sept. 17 to whip looked in dropping • Rank: No. 3 by Arizona Byron Quinlan’s 5-6 their first two games, Republic Longhorns 30-14 in there are reasons to the opening round of • Points For: 134 (44.7 avg.) excuse much of that. the 3A state playoffs.

And as good as • Points Against: 33 (11.0 avg.)

Part of Payson’s they’ve looked in • Rushing: 95 carries for 1,016 success the last winning their last yards (10.7 avg.), 15 TDs two weeks centers two games, there are around their size reasons to wonder • Passing: 23 for 40, 490 yards, advantage, which just how impressive 4 TDs, 6 Int. they’ll enjoy again wins over a couple tonight.

Although of struggling teams they didn’t have it really were. against Safford in the first game, they’ve Four games into the season, it’s still been bigger on the line than their last difficult to get a read on this Payson High three opponents and that’s shown as the football team.

Longhorns have benefited as teams have But now they get a real test when grown fatigued battling them over time. they return home for the first time since Payson has been outscored 39-24 in the the season opener to play host to Eagar first half but outscored opponents 56-40 Round Valley tonight at 7 o’clock. in the second half, including 35-14 in the Tonight kicks off the most challeng- fourth quarter. ing month of the season featuring three Take away the 8-6 advantage over games that will determine just what kind Safford in the final period since the of season this will be for the Longhorns.

Bulldogs had a huge lead and were actualAfter taking on the unbeaten Elks, ly bigger than the Longhorns, and Payson Payson gets a week off to prepare to open has outscored the three teams they out3A East action with huge challenges at weighed 27-8 in the final quarter. home against Show Low and at Snowflake, The Longhorns’ ability to run the ball two elite programs the Longhorns have behind a veteran offensive line has keyed struggled against for years. the turnaround.

And it all begins tonight against a J.T. Dolinich has begun to establish Round Valley team that storms into himself as a big weapon with his speed Payson at 3-0 and ranked No. 3 in Class and power. The senior has rushed for 295 2A by the Arizona Republic. yards and four touchdowns the last two Former NFL player and St. Johns High weeks. graduate Marcus Bell has led the Elks to a And Cameron Ross and Shane Law 46-19 record in his six seasons, including give the Longhorns a trio of explosive 36-6 after struggling in his first two years backs in the wing-T the team has begun as a head coach. to thrive under since switching to that With a veteran playoff-tested roster formation after the first game. Payson has featuring 14 seniors, Round Valley may rushed for 583 yards the past two weeks.

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Cameron Ross rushes the ball during the Longhorns’ 34-14 win at Flagstaff Coconino last week. A strong running game has powered Payson to back-to-back wins heading into tonight’s showdown at home against unbeaten Eagar Round Valley.

Longhorns star returns home — on the wrong side by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Former Payson High star Britney Armstrong (Owens) came home on Tuesday night.

But the first-year Camp Verde head volleyball coach put her past loyalty to the Longhorns behind her and was focused on doing everything she could

to defeat Payson.

“I never thought I would want to beat my own town, but I was ready to come in and take Payson by the horns and beat them,” she said. “I wanted to beat them. I wanted to beat them bad.”

Unfortunately for Armstrong, Payson won 25-8, 25-9, 25-11.

It won’t be the last time the Cowboys

Winners!

Longhorns win two in a row

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The Longhorns beat Camp Verde Tuesday. Payson’s Savanna White’s spike (above), as Abby Schreur (9) and Sammi Sokol look on, contributed to the victory. White had six kills to help the Longhorns win 25-8, 25-9, 25-11 and improve to 2-2 this season. After opening with two losses, Payson beat Queen Creek Casteel 25-14, 25-13, 21-25, 25-15 on Sept. 8.

“I feel we’re really excelling as a team,” said senior Sammi Sokol after Tuesday’s victory. “We’re all so close and we’re all like best friends, so it’s really fun to play together. I’m really excited for this season. I think it’s going to be a great season.”

The Longhorns were scheduled to play at Page on Sept. 15. They return to action at Phoenix Northwest Christian on Tuesday.

struggle this season.

“They’ve had it rough the last few years with their volleyball program,” said Armstrong. “So I’m having to not only try to pick up the volleyball and skill level but just the whole attitude and the love of it all because we’re trying to get the fire back.”

Armstrong was a three-sport standout at Payson before graduating in 2005. The middle hitter went on to play four years of college volleyball.

She spent two years at ChandlerGilbert, helping the Coyotes advance all the way to the National Junior College Athletic Association championship game in 2007. She then transferred to Bridgeport University in Connecticut for her final two years.

Camp Verde has struggled on the volleyball court in recent years. But Armstrong is committed to changing that.

“I love it,” she said of her first season as Camp Verde’s head coach.

“I love the relationships I’m already building with the girls. I’m learning how to juggle everything and trying to be the best coach that I possibly can.”

She said coaching volleyball at a small school like Camp Verde comes with challenges.

“We don’t have any of our girls that play club, they’re all three-sport athletes,” Armstrong said. “We live in a small town. Most all the girls in Payson, they play club, and they’re great players. So I told my girls coming in, ‘Hey, we have nothing to lose, they have it all to lose, so let’s go out there and let’s have fun.’”

Former Payson volleyball head coach Arnold Stonebrink said Armstrong is a good fit for Camp Verde.

“She was a fierce competitor and had a terrific work ethic,” Stonebrink said of her as a high school player.

“Camp Verde has languished in volleyball for many years, but I feel Britney will turn around the program.

Although she played college volleyball, I believe Britney will successfully make the transformation from there to coaching at a very small school.

“Part of the reason is she is very positive, and will be able to relate to and develop a relationship with the stars, as well as the number 13 girl on the team. She is also very enthusiastic.

She will use those to complement her

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Former Payson star Britney Armstrong returned to Wilson Dome on Tuesday with her Camp Verde volleyball team. The 2005 Payson High graduate is in her first season as the Cowboys’ head coach. strong competitiveness. Britney will ensure each Camp Verde player will have a positive experience playing volleyball there. If Britney stays at the helm a few years, I strongly believe she’ll turn the Cowboy volleyball program into a strong contender.”

Armstrong said Stonebrink has really helped her make the transition to coaching.

“Arnold has been amazing through all of this,” she said. “Of course this is my first year and I was really nervous. I had a lot of questions and he has stayed up with me until midnight multiple times sending lots of emails.

And he’s been really helpful just giving me encouraging words, telling me I can do this. (So I have) lots of love for him.”

Armstrong and husband, Chase, have been married for seven years.

Her husband has family in the area.

The couple have two children ages 7 and 5.

“Both are diehard little volleyball players already,” she said. “So give us a few more years and you guys will be seeing them out here on the court.”

She cherishes her time as a student-athlete at Payson High and her time as a child in Payson.

“I love Payson,” she said. “I got the

opportunity to play volleyball, basketball and track. I loved all my coaches.

And now being a coach, man, my hat’s off to them because I can see what hard work they had. And I respect them and I love them. And believe it or not they’ve all taught me things I’m bringing with me and trying to teach my girls.

“I love being a Longhorn and I’m proud and it’s good to be back, but it’s good to be doing something outside of Payson and trying to build things up elsewhere, too.”

Armstrong said one of the first items on her to-do list is to make volleyball something Camp Verde girls take pride in being a part of.

“My goal for this program is just to bring some life into it,” she said. “And I want girls to want to be a part of the program and to be proud to be part of the program.

“And I feel like when we get that attitude and that desire the skill and everything will shortly follow. But I’d love to just get girls wanting to play, being proud to be playing for the volleyball team and yeah, I want to teach a lot of skill and bring their play level up and I know that’s going to take some years to do but I’m willing to do that and I’m ready.”

Payson Roundup SPORTS Friday, September 16, 2016

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Elk bugle in Rim Country this time of year When the bull elk toll on these animals begin to sound off in outdoors in that as much as the Rim Country, one under the rim 15-20 percent of their knows that fall is in body weight will be the air. lost. When the rut has Not only is autumn ended, these bulls will approaching, but also find a remote canyon the elk herd has begun that has plenty of feed the mating season as and water where they bulls begin to become don’t have to wander vocal, declaring an from the protective interest in gathering a Dennis Pirch surroundings. mate.

The dominant bull A young bull’s call is challenged frewill be more like a whistle, quently, which often creates while a mature animal declares a clashing of antlers that can his dominance by a stronger break the silence of early dawn bugle with a few distinguishing or late afternoon where the guttural grunts. While sitting sound can carry for over a mile. on my deck this past week, the A mature six-point bull may early morning silence has been have a perfectly symmetrical broken by their call. rack one day and the next be To an outdoorsman, there sporting broken main beams are a few predictable signs because of one of these battles that wildlife exhibit at seasonal for a cow elk. times of the year. For example, The results of these fights the gobble of a wild turkey as often means broken antler tines a welcome sign for spring, the and even main beams being honking of Canadian geese as sheared off by the mere force of they arrive for winter, and of two 800-pound animals collidcourse the bugle of a bull elk in ing. Many trophy six-point bulls the early fall in the mountains end the rut with a remnant of the West are all benchmark of what their rack used to be, proving their dominance. events in nature.

When these bulls are preThe Rim Country has a healthy herd of North American occupied with each other, it Wapiti “elk” that are starting to is relatively easy to walk up sound off which is the beginning on the action and take some of the mating season called the truly amazing wildlife photos. rut. This is the time when the A word of caution though, it is dominant bulls start to gather wise to keep a safe distance a harem of cows for the all just in case of an unexpected important mating season which charge. Remember, they are determines the future years’ wild animals at the peak of elk herd. The dominant bulls mating season.

Where the battles for the tend to have larger racks that are actually used in combat in cows are more intense the vegetation and ground is shredded securing his harem of cows.

Elk are very nomadic, while and scarred when these bulls the herd bull tries to keep his have locked antlers and pushed harem intact, numerous satel- each other out of their territory. lite younger bulls will try to In some cases, there can actusteal away any wandering ally be a “fight to the finish” cows. when a vital internal organ is It is common for a herd punctured by an antler tine. On bull to move his harem several a rare occasion, locked antlers miles to avoid the competition can prove mortal to both bulls of satellite bulls. Many times where they will die in a head to during an early rut hunt trophy head combat position. animals seem to vanish where The herds under the Rim in actuality the herd bull has have grown over the last 25 moved his herd two or three years, where it is common to miles during the night. I have see elk during the early mornseen a herd bull with his harem ing and late afternoons by in the Alpine Heights area and driving the perimeter roads of the next day see the same elk Payson as well as the two major over three miles away. highways.

The herd bull is constantly During this rutting period, protecting his harem by running if you see a cow, chances are off younger bulls and of course good that a bull elk is close by. fulfilling his responsibility of Expect the unexpected, a bull the mating process. The rutting may step out or herd the cows period will definitely take its right across the street in front

high school rodeo in payson this weekend

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Star Valley’s Denton Petersen practices steer wrestling last year. The Payson High senior will try to qualify for the High School National Finals Rodeo in steer wrestling for a second consecutive season as the Arizona High School Rodeo Association season begins at the Payson Event Center this weekend. Several Rim Country cowboys and cowgirls will be competing in the action on Saturday and Sunday. Action begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday and at 8 a.m. on Sunday and runs most of the day. The event is open to the public and admission is free. The season concludes in Payson in June.

Women play low gross, low net tournament Marcy Hewlett shot 82 to win the low gross championship in Flight A and Judy McFall claimed the low gross title in that flight with a 76 during the Payson Women’s Golf Association Low Gross/ Low Net Tournament at Payson Golf Course on Sept. 6.

McFall was closest to the pin for the day, leaving her ball 19 feet 8 inches from the cup on the eighth hole.

Stephanie Collins’ 91 took low gross honors in Flight B, while Carolyn Davis’ 73 was the low net score in that flight.

Mary Cain (109 gross) and Marilyn Black (76 net) won Flight C championships. Cain was closest to the pin on No. 14, leaving her drive 15 feet from the hole.

The PWGA plays every Tuesday morning from April to October, and welcomes new members. For further information, go to www. pwgaonline.com.

of your vehicle. Consequently, it is very wise to slow down and drive defensively in the reduced light or after dark, because hitting an elk with a vehicle is a losing proposition.

The Rim Country is a destination for hunters and photographers from all over the country who are attracted by the call of the American Wapiti.

The prime time for elk viewing is a very narrow window of reduced light in the early morning or late afternoons. After dark, numerous elk can even be seen within the city limits in many neighborhoods, as they wander looking for food or a mate during the rut.

Elk viewing is another one of those pastimes that is perfect for the visitors or relatives that come for the weekend.

This is especially true for the out of state crowd who may have never seen as elk in the wild and especially during the

rutting period when bulls are very vocal. The wildlife in the Rim Country is truly one of our greatest natural resources that will create lasting memories whether during the hunting season or photographing them in the early fall.

If you have an interest to listen or see elk during the rut, drive on any of the secondary roads in the Payson or Pine area at dawn or dusk. Stop and listen frequently, you may here the “king of the forest” challenging another bull for the right of the harem of cows.

The peak rutting period is only about three weeks long and it is beginning to happen now.

This weekend, take a drive or just sit on the deck and enjoy the sounds of nature.

Who knows, maybe a bull elk will break the silence with that distinct bugle of the challenge of one of the animals in God’s creation.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Not only is autumn approaching, but also the elk herd has begun the mating season as bulls begin to become vocal, declaring an interest in gathering a mate.