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PAYSON ROUNDUP FRIDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2015 | PAYSON, ARIZONA

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$144,000 man

Town manager salary set, but severance provision dropped

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Alexis Bechman

After meeting in executive session Thursday night, the council came back with a different offer for Garrett: three months severance. And that is only payable if the town terminates Garrett for “convenience.” If Garrett quits or is fired for cause, he won’t get severance pay, said Mayor Kenny Evans, who said earlier he would not support a six-month sever-

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Ending the

VIOLENCE

Marchers urged: “Let us not become weary in doing good”

Well he won’t get a six months severance package, but LaRon Garrett will make $144,000 as Payson’s new town manager.

The contract the town initially drafted for Garrett last week was very similar to that of former town manager Debra Galbraith, which came with a six-month severance package.

• See Town manager, page 9A

Rape charge filed Police say Payson man refused to take ‘no’ for an answer by

Alexis Bechman

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Michele Nelson

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Their faces reflected a mixture of hope and weariness, joy and dejection, determination and exhaustion at the end of their walk to honor the victims of domestic violence, whose names they had placed on white crosses all around Payson and on electric candles on a field of white lace draped across the grand piano to the side of the room.

Donovan Christian stood at the front of his church, microphone in hand, trying to find words to help them stand against the scourge of domestic violence, which claims another victim in this country every 9 seconds, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control. Every year, an estimated 10 million children witness domestic violence.

“I’ve been processing a verse from Galatians,” he said. “It goes like this, ‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the right time we will reap the harvest if we do not give up.’”

The 82 marchers in the hall had just walked through the Payson twilight, holding aloft their signs, pulling along their children, accompanied by their memories.

“Doing good is often tiresome,” said Christian, shadowed by his own memories. His mother suffered through three violent marriages. Christian bore the scars by bearing witness. But like so many of those listening to him so intently, he overcame the trials of his early life to lead Expedition Church and to counsel many who suffer from violence in the place they need most of all to feel safe. “Don’t give up,” Christian said. “Don’t give up.”

Anna Wilson didn’t give up. She escaped a violent relationship with the help of the Time Out Shelter, although at first she did not understand why she stayed so long and why she was so tempted to return. But she never ceased to search for answers until she freed herself — free to raise her children in safety, free to make her own decisions, free to own a home, free to find work to her liking and free to create her life on her terms.

Now she stood in the back of the church cradling a toddler, listening raptly to Christian.

She’s one of the lucky ones. Every day, three women in the U.S. die at the hands of a husband or a boyfriend. Advocates put the names of 51 of those victims on crosses around town, some of them neighbors, all of them Arizona residents. All through the gathering, the 51 candles flickered on the white Pete Aleshire/Roundup lace on the side of the room.

Marchers honoring the many victims of domestic violence took to the So Christian continued, “Staff, my message to you is not to streets of Payson Wednesday (top). Above, marchers read the names of Arizona domestic violence murder victims.

See ‘Do not grow weary ...’ page 10A

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A Payson man is facing sexual assault charges for reportedly having sex with a woman against her will.

The man said he assumed since the woman did not say “no” repeatedly that she wanted to sleep with him.

The woman said she told the man she didn’t want to sleep with

him and while he initially complied, she froze up when he pressured her again later, so she did not stop him as he forced himself on her, according to the police report.

Under Arizona law, a person “commits sexual assault by intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any person without

• See Payson man, page 9A

A near century of art At 91, artist is still going strong by

Teresa McQuerrey

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“I’ve always been with a pencil in my hand,” says Carol Kane, after nearly a century of creating art. “I still don’t consider myself a professional. I would do it whether I sold anything or not. But of course I love to sell.”

She worked as a nurse to earn a living; getting her RN degree at 50.

Now 91, she devotes herself to art, including a turn as the featured artist at the 2015 ARToberFEST Fine Art and Fine Craft Show and Sale this weekend at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center. Presented by the Payson Art League, the hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18.

Kane, 91, has tried her hand at a staggering array of mediums, all for sale as part of her display at the See Artist’s work, page 2A

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Carol Kane is the featured artist at this weekend’s ARToberFEST.

Parents: Brace for bad news on AzMERIT test scores Statewide, fewer than a third rank as ‘proficient’ by

Pete Aleshire

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Brace yourself: This is gonna be bad.

Payson students bombed the new AzMERIT test.

But don’t worry: So did everyone else.

That’s the message a glum Payson School Board received on Monday from Student Achievement Director Brenda Case, who recently received a still-embargoed look at the scores Payson students racked up last spring when they took the new test based on national standards.

“Because expectations increased for AzMERIT, we are expecting scores to

fall — not forever, only for now. The scores are falling because those expectations have increased exponentially — that’s a story we need to be telling.

When you expect bigger things, you have to give people a transition period.”

The scores will likely come as a shock to unprepared parents, when the district finally gets permission to release individual student scores in about two weeks.

Overall statewide results show dramatically lower “proficiency” rates for AzMERIT compared to the now discarded AIMS test. The state last year stopped giving the AIMS test in favor of the AzMERIT test, which is based on national standards and stresses higher

order problem solving skills over memorization.

The state for more than a decade has required students to pass the AIMS test of basic knowledge to get a diploma.

Due to repeated changes in the test over the years, almost no students — who didn’t drop out — failed to get their diploma because they couldn’t pass the AIMS test.

So the Arizona-only AIMS test in the end provided a relatively reassuring measurement of student abilities — even though Arizona students continued to do worse and worse relative to other states on various national tests.

Statewide, students taking the old, multiple-choice, no-writing AIMS test

showed 76 to 80 percent of students counted as proficient in reading and writing in the third to 11th grades. In math, 59 to 70 percent of students rated as “proficient” on the AIMS test.

The AzMERIT results parents will get in two weeks paint a starkly different picture.

Statewide in reading and writing between 41 and 25 percent of students ranked as “proficient” — with the percentage generally declining steadily between third and 11th grade. In math, between 41 and 29 percent ranked as proficient — with the same downward trend grade by grade.

Case worked her way through the test, preparing the board and the parents for the bad news — and explaining the huge differences between AzMERIT Payson Schools Director of Student Achievement Brenda Case.

See Scores, page 2A

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ARToberFEST. Originally from the East, she and her husband were coaxed to come to Arizona by their good friend Dick Van Dyke. The couple stayed with the star and before leaving they bought a house in Scottsdale without even telling family members they were moving out West.

Kane has been in Payson for 35 years.

“The first place I always go when I move to a new place is the junior college. So, that’s where I went when we came here and took an art class with Joy Layson.”

Through Layson, Kane met other artists in the community and joined PAL in its earliest years.

She has continued her membership off and on over the years, although she pulled away from the fellowship and activities to deal with family issues.

Her passion for art never left her. In fact, art pulled her through her toughest times. When her third husband died, she coped with the grief by painting the exterior of her huge, split-level home: by herself with a paintbrush (no rollers, no professional or handyman help).

“My children were furious with me,” she laughs.

Kane has five children, 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Scores of artists will present works like this Carol Kane bronze at this weekend’s ARToberFEST.

Rescuers report father acted heroically

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about taking a bowling pin and letting it be an inspiration for a project. She turned her bowling pin into an angel, complete with feathery wings.

Another angel she created has flaming orange hair. A third is called “Serena” — a bronze.

At the show, visitors can see other sculptures in bronze and paper-mâché. Some of those art pieces, she can’t bear to sell — including a towering cactus sculpture that has most recently adorned the administrative office of the Payson Gila Community College. It won’t be for sale, Kane thinks she might eventually donate it to the school.

“They love it. They want to get it back as soon as they can to decorate it for Halloween.”

She also has work in oils, painted porcelains, stained glass, pencils, and even jewelry.

Kane recently worked with digital images at a Payson GCC class and plans to take a class in Photoshop.

“My favorite medium is the one I’m working in at the time,” she said.

Right now she is doing a painted porcelain portrait of one of her grandsons.

“I think the porcelains are the most beautiful.”

Kane’s work is in Myra’s Art Gallery in Pine, but she has not participated in a show like the ARToberFEST in years.

“I want to get my work out there. But I think this will be my swan song,” she said.

Rescuers confirmed Thursday that a Mesa father died Monday trying to save his little girl from drowning in Fossil Creek.

Juan Carlos Ortega, 41, of Mesa, died after he became trapped in the current below a large waterfall on Fossil Creek.

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fall, said Capt. Zack Graham with the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department, who was among the first rescuers on scene.

The family was reportedly teaching their 6-year-old daughter how to swim when the current pulled her in. Ortega pushed the girl to shore where onlookers pulled her to safety. The current, however, pulled Ortega in. He went under the water and never resurfaced.

Police said they don’t know if Ortega could swim. The family only spoke Spanish and rescuers had difficulty communicating with them.

When Ortega failed to

resurface, a man with goggles went into the pool and spotted Ortega’s body trapped some 30 feet below the waterfall near a rock ledge.

Another family in the area moved Ortega’s family away and comforted his wife. They later drove Ortega’s family to Camp Verde to meet up with family.

“They were angels,” Graham said of the family that helped Ortega’s traumatized family.

It took Graham and another firefighter an hour to arrive on scene since they had to drive down Fossil Creek Road, which the Forest Service closed to the public several years ago and

has not maintained. Chief Gary Morris said crews could probably drive down that road in 20 minutes if the Forest Service would maintain it. The men then had to hike a mile up to the falls from the road.

Crews waited some time for a member of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office dive team to arrive and get Ortega’s body out.

Graham said the current below the waterfall is strong, but narrow. A swimmer can escape the current by swimming to the side, he said.

Graham said Ortega acted heroically and saved his daughter.

Scores plunge as expectations rise From page 1A and AIMS. “Last year 86 percent of the families received great news that their student was proficient, this year 70 percent are going to be told their child is ‘minimally proficient.’ We need to be in front of that wave in terms of what to expect and not to flip out. We need to make sure that we are putting out information that they can access,” said Case For starters, students only had to get 59 percent of the questions right on an AIMS test to qualify as proficient. However, the educators who designed the AzMERIT test and evaluated the questions decided students had to get a 72 percent to qualify as proficient.

That change alone could account for a big drop in the proficiency rate.

But the differences go much deeper.

The AIMS test relied mostly on multiple choice questions, which gave students a 50 to 25 percent chance of getting the right answer to a question even if they were just guessing. Most of the AzMERIT questions require students to show their work and explain their reasoning, said Case.

Moreover, the students and teachers all had a lot of experience with the AIMS test and the kinds of questions they faced. When first introduced, students also had a dismal passage rate on the AIMS test, which triggered years of tinkering with the test, said Case.

So the initial scores on the AzMERIT test reflect the lack of familiarity with the form of the test and the types of questions for both students and teachers working to get their charges ready for the test.

District Superintendent Greg Wyman said, “It’s like taking a driving test. If kids have been practicing for the test by driving a regular car and when they show up for the test you put them in a bus, things are going to be different. We’ve jacked up our expectations, so we have to let kids catch up to where our expectations are.

“I don’t want you to leave here thinking we can compare the AzMERIT results to the AIMS results.

We’re not trying to hide behind anything. We made it public we expected scores to fall. It’s going to take some time to increase that expectation involving thinking, solving and analyzing.”

Wyman added, “This same conversation is taking place across the entire country. Kentucky and New York, which started testing two years ago, saw the same results we’re seeing. It’s not unique to Payson.”

Case and Wyman agreed that the new standards much more effectively measure whether students have mastered the real-world skills they need to succeed.

Moreover, the district has also instituted the comprehensive skills testing system referred to as STAR, which ensures students get the detailed

skills they need to ultimately master the standards that lie at the heart of the AzMERIT test.

Those skill tests have just started working their way through the curriculum, but in the end should help teachers identify the areas in which students struggle at each grade level.

The combination of the STAR and AzMerit tests should keep students from falling through the cracks and ensure they develop critical thinking skills, said Case.

That will require lots of effort, trauma and adjustment.

“From a parent’s point of view, it doesn’t matter what happened everywhere else — it matters that now it’s happening to my kid. We need to make sure we reach out to parents before the results are released with a strategy for responding to those results.”

Meanwhile, the political and educational debate about adopting national standards continues. The AzMERIT tests are geared to what started out as the Common Core standards. Those standards have spurred intense opposition, including calls by the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas, Gov. Doug Ducey and many legislative leaders to either scrap the standards completely or make detailed, comprehensive changes in the existing standards.

Already, the state has suspended its system of giving individual schools grades, which was based largely on AIMS test results. The state has also effectively abandoned a graduation test. It’s unclear now when the state will resume ranking schools based on the AzMERIT results or whether lawmakers will insist school districts tie teacher evaluations to how their students perform on the test.

All of that leaves Payson schools determined to implement the test, overhaul the curriculum, educate students, teachers and parents — all in the fog of political uncertainty.

“We’re still trying to figure out the school letter grades and we may well get to using the tests as part of the teacher evaluation instrument,” said Wyman.

But Case said she’s confident teachers and students will adapt to the test, providing the politicians don’t keep making sweeping changes in the requirements.

Wyman said, “With AIMS, the political will did not support giving teachers and students time to adjust to the test. Instead, they lowered the test every year for a number of years. I’ll go on record right now: the kids and teachers will rise to the occasion, but you have to give them time to allow everyone to adjust to expectations.”

The superintendent concluded: “Most teachers support the increased standards. They keep changing the target without telling anyone until the middle of the year.”

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The exhibit and sale features 24 individuals and their fine arts and fine crafts.

Payson Gila Community College is having a meeting about its cosmetology program and a call for admissions at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19. The meeting will be at the Rim Country Cosmetology Academy on the Payson GCC Campus.

At this meeting, students will learn details of the Cosmetology Program and receive the application for admission. No reservation required. For more information, call (928) 468-8039 or stop by the campus at 201 N. Mud Springs Rd., Payson. Classes begin Jan. 22, 2016.

Cookie dough Sale The students at Julia Randall Elementary School are selling cookie dough from Friday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 30. Anyone who would like cookie dough can contact anyone from Julia Randall Elementary or call (928) 474-2353.

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Knights of Columbus benefit for Payson Special Olympics Members of the Payson Knights of Columbus are distributing free Tootsie Rolls from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this weekend, Oct. 17-18, in front of Walmart.

Donations will be accepted to help Payson Special Olympics.

For more contest info and to enter your chili or pie, call 474-8050

Brush pits closed The Regional Payson Area Project… for a Fire Wise Rim Country (RPAP) free brush drop-off points will be closed Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 because of unsafe conditions due to excessive residual smoke after Friday’s burning operations.

Pumpkin Patch open at Community Garden The Pumpkin Patch is open at the Payson Community Garden, 300 E. Tyler Parkway (across from Home Depot) all day Saturday and during the week, hours are 3 p.m. to 6

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Hike Houston Loop Trail Oct. 17 with PATS group The next Payson Area Trails System (PATS) guided hike will be on Houston Loop Trail, starting at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17. Be sure to wear hiking boots/ shoes, bring water and walking sticks. Preregistration is preferred, but can be done on-site.

The hike begins at the Chaparral Pines trailhead, which is at end of Chaparral Pines Road off E. Highway 260.

This is a 5-½-mile loop hike of moderate difficulty due to its length, a couple of short, steep, hills and many undulations.

Arts, Crafts & Baked Goods The MHA Foundation Auxiliary is having an Arts, Crafts & Baked Goods Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at the American Legion, 709 E. Highway 260.

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able, including: baby blankets/bibs/toys, potato bags, scarves, catnip toys, microwave bowls and more, plus the best-selling Shirt Apron.

Proceeds from the sale will go to support the many programs and scholarships offered by the MHA Foundation. For more information, call 928-472-2588.

Archaeology group meets The Rim Country Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society hosts guest speaker Rich Lange, who will give a presentation on the Homolovi Ruins located north of Winslow.

The meeting is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center — this is a new location), 514 W. Main St., Payson. There will be refreshments available and guests are always welcome.

Each month the group has a hike to a local archaeology site. This month the excursion will be to the Milk Ranch Point Hilltop Signal site. Gather at The Center parking

lot at approximately 1 p.m. Participants will carpool to the site and be guided by Ed Spicer, activities coordinator. Release forms will be available, and are required for all hikers.

Star Valley anniversary party The Town of Star Valley is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a picnic at the B. Diane McDaniel Community Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17. There will be food, music, games of all ages and prizes.

Contact Star Valley Town Hall at (928) 472-7752 to RSVP.

Celebrating a century An open house to celebrate the 100th birthday of Myrtle Warter is planned from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Payson Elks, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, on Airport Road.

Mrs. Warter requests that in lieu of cards and gifts, donations be made to the Payson High School baseball team.

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As a continuation of the popular International Write-A-thon in December, Payson Amnesty International is hosting a lunchtime letter writing opportunity from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Crosswinds Restaurant, 800 W. Airport Rd. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The letters will support women’s rights to live free from violence. Just purchase lunch and Payson Amnesty International will supply everything needed to write a letter and save a life. Call Penny at (928) 978-1268 for information about Lunch Letters and/or Payson Amnesty International.

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• Oct. 16, 1793: Nine months after the execution of her husband, King Louis XVI of France, Marie-Antoinette follows him to the guillotine. At a time of economic turmoil in France, she lived extravagantly and allegedly responded to news that the French peasantry had no bread to eat by callously replying, “Let them eat cake.”

• Oct. 18, 1867: The U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after buying the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than 2 cents an acre. The American public ridiculed the purchase, believing the land to be barren and worthless.

• Oct. 17, 1931: Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison, signaling the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s and ’30s. FBI agent Eliot Ness and his men routinely broke up Capone’s bootlegging businesses, but it was tax-evasion charges that finally stuck.

• Oct. 15, 1951: “I Love Lucy” premiered on CBS-TV.

We’ve got a bad feeling about this, Poncho.

Payson Schools Director of Student Achievement Brenda Case did her best this week to prepare the school board — and the district’s parents — for some very upsetting news.

In a nutshell: Most of our kids aren’t “proficient” in the key math, reading and writing skills they’ll need to compete out in the world.

That conclusion has emerged from the first round of testing based on the new AzMERIT test, which measures how well students have mastered national, grade-bygrade academic standards. The district won’t release student scores to parents for another two weeks, but already it’s clear we won’t like the what we see.

District officials say it will take teachers and students time to adjust to the new tests — and the new rating system. However, the district now has in place a comprehensive evaluation system that has a chance of spotlighting the difficulties of individual students in time to intervene and change the ultimate outcome. But the test is new to everyone, so it will take several years of patient, persistent, creative effort to make a difference.

And in the meantime, we’re all in for a bad case of test sticker shock.

The statewide results suggest that fewer than 30 percent of students in most grades in most schools will rate as “proficient” on the new standards — a version of the controversial Common Core standards modified and then approved by Arizona.

By contrast, the old, Arizona-only AIMS tests showed proficiency rates of 70 or 80 percent in most schools for most grades.

So what gives?

For starters, we went through the same upset and dismay when the state first introduced the AIMS test more than a decade ago. In that case, students had to pass the test to get a diploma. Initially, the test produced politically explosive failure rates that would have denied half of the state’s students a diploma. So the state made the test easier year by year, until just about everyone could pass it.

So forget about the AIMS test. In the end, it didn’t mean much of anything. And along the way, it didn’t provide nearly as much useful information for parents and teachers as the combination of the STAR skills testing and the AzMERIT test will likely yield.

So does that mean everything’s just grand in Candyland?

No how, no way.

The district, students, parents and state lawmakers all have rough times ahead, as they adjust to the new test. Fortunately, students don’t have to pass this test to get a diploma — so the state won’t face the need to dumb it down until it’s meaningless — like they did with AIMS. On the other hand, the test suggests we need to boost student learning much more than we’d assumed, based on the soothing results of the now-discarded AIMS test.

Our students must compete with other students throughout the nation. But it seems increasingly clear, that years of neglect of the needs of our schools has taken a heavy toll on the education system.

But we’ll have to wait and see whether the Legislature has the guts to keep the test — and give the schools the resources they need to ensure students measure up. Lawmakers must boost school funding so teachers can use the new testing system to pinpoint student difficulties, then give those students the help they need to succeed.

Alas, we’re not optimistic.

We suspect lawmakers will instead throw out the test, spawning another couple of years of turmoil and confusion. Already, the politicians have polarized and confused the debate about national standards — and that started long before they had the alarming figures in hand.

The long, slow unraveling of the AIMS test proved lawmakers don’t have the intellectual honesty or the political staying power to confront the figures — and make the tough decisions. When the AIMS tests yielded disturbing results — they dumbed down the test. All the while, they spewed excuses so they could keep hacking away at school funding. A decade into the debacle, we wound up with the nation’s worst-funded schools with the nation’s highest student-teacher ratios.

Lawmakers should have left the testing to the educators — and focused on providing teachers with the resources they need to succeed in the classroom. Instead they distorted the facts and cut the funding — bringing us once more to this point.

So brace yourself — you won’t like the AzMERIT test results.

They show that our kids need our help.

Once we have the results in hand, it will be our turn to take the test.

It’s a test of love and leadership that we dare not fail.

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their decision after listening to the citizens in their town.

Never doubt that a group of well-organized and educated citizens can make a difference. I can’t stress enough how “That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted important it is for the people to stand up and speak out to among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of preserve good governing principles based upon individual the governed ...” Declaration of Independence. constitutional freedoms.

A great big thank you to the Arizona Liberty grassroots The work is not done. We are only just begingroup and all those who have worked hard to eduning. Congressman Grijalva has introduced a bill cate the citizens of Sedona and the Verde Valley to create the Grand Canyon Watershed Monument to the dangers of the proposed Sedona Verde if the president doesn’t create it through the Valley Red Rock National Monument. The biggest Antiquities Act. Congressman Grijalva’s bill issue was the loss of local and state control. brings up the same unanswered questions as the I hesitate in naming you in person fearing that Red Rock proposal: I will leave someone out, but you all know who Who regulates private property if it is layered you are and what you have done to protect your under a monument? community and area from more restrictions, and Which agency of law enforcement has jurisdicloss of individual freedoms. tion? City or county? Local or federal?

Sylvia Allen Motivated by Arizona Liberty and other orgaCan the federal government put a fee upon prinizations, citizens got involved, spoke out, and vate property inside the monument for management cost of lobbied against the proposed monument to their neighbors, the monument? city council members, state officials and congressional What happens to state land? delegation. They did their research and held meeting Who controls the water in the monument, state or fedafter meeting asking the important questions that needed eral? answers before a monument was designated.

Are individual rights protected such as water claims, Because a group of concerned citizens took the time, mineral claims, or grazing leases? energy and their own resources to get involved, they have Is access for hunting, camping or fishing restricted or been able to slow down this proposal and have realized cut off? Will roads be closed? the first important vote against the monument: the Sedona We must know these answers before we can support any City Council voted 6 to 1 against the proposed monument more federal control of our state. yesterday.

Come on, people! Let’s mount our horses and head them I am very grateful to the Sedona City Council, and I know off at the pass. The good guys can win, and we can protect that it was not easy for them to come to the vote they did. It our state. Just look at the success so far in Sedona with was through much thought and discussion that they made Arizona Liberty! by

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Let teachers carry guns Editor: A recent article in the paper said it’s unwise to “make a teacher carry a gun.” OK, then make it optional, if a teacher opts to be defenseless and unable to protect themselves and their students, then so be it.

I believe there will be enough teachers who will take the gun safety courses available and carry to offset those who are anti gun.

To those who say it’s a bad idea, what will you say to those families who lose their loved ones — “you were against the teachers being armed?” That will bring no satisfaction to them, and they will hate you for letting their children be killed.

Make it an option! Look at Israel, all the teachers carry there, and yes I know they live in daily threats, but when you look at recent events, so do we.

Dell Owens

Fool me once ...

Editor: There’s an old saying that goes something like “Fool me once and shame on you, fool me twice and shame on me.”

I was one of the thousands of Arizona citizens (and probably hundreds of Rim Country people) that voted in favor of Proposition 300 years ago to place more money into our public educational system. Alas, our lawmakers eventually ignored this mandate from the electorate and negated this needed financial influx to our schools. Even after our lawmakers were sued to restore and pay designated monies via Proposition 300 and a judge ruled against them, they still refused to abide by the will of the people and a legal ruling!

Now, Governor Doug “Double D” Ducey wants to raid the State Land Trust Fund to provide revenue to our cashstrapped schools, but this would require approval from both the voters and the Legislature. Does anyone sense a lack of trust with this proposed plan? Can any of us say the word gullible?

Here’s a better plan: Pay our schools what they are legally and morally entitled to now and attempt to regain some credibility and trust back with us the voters before asking us to trust our lawmakers once again.

Fool me once ...

Richard K. Meszar, Ed.D.

Sexting arrests, stories a waste Editor: The “Cell Phone Sex Busts” article caught my attention, not because of the story but because of the involvement of the police. It’s as if the police just realized that young people are attracted to sex. Teenagers have been interested in sex for eons. My question is what business does the police and the Roundup have in wasting time on this supposedly great discovery? The responsibility for this type of behavior lies with the parents. I would much rather read an article entitled “Police Department clamps down on speeding.” Drivers on the Beeline and 260 maybe slow down to 50 or 60 mph and some are quite impatient with drivers who do follow the speed limits. Streets like McLane are raceways. Maybe the council could approve a salary of $100,000 for the town manager and allocate $44,000 to hire another police officer to enforce neglected speeding laws.

When is the next election for local officials anyway?

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The Payson Ranger District honored a host of volunteers who assisted in a project to keep the forest clean by making signs, educating visitors and more. The Pack It In, Pack It Out program provided dumpsters for campers on holiday weekends, which kept 12,000 pounds of trash out of the forest.

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Trash, the bane of the Forest Service, received recognition at the first celebration of the Pack It In, Pack It Out program launched by the Payson Ranger District this past summer.

“We collected 12,360 pounds of trash,” said Recreation Officer Chelsea Muise. “Typically that’s what we would be packing out ourselves.”

Muise said she would have never dreamed of the Pack It Out program without the vision of the Whispering Pines Fire Department.

A few years ago, alarmed at the amount of trash left after big weekends and terrified by the potential for fire, the fire department partnered with the Forest Service to host a dumpster and walk campsites educating visitors about trash dumps and how to properly put out fires.

When the Forest Service lost funding for the dumpster rental, the Whispering Pines Fire District footed the bill.

Muise took that program and expanded it by using Payson Ranger District Forest Service volunteers and finding support with local businesses. The Pack It Out program ran on the busiest days of the summer for the forest: Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. The program impressed all the Forest Service staff, including Head Ranger Debby Cress.

“It’s a luxury (the partnerships), it doesn’t happen everywhere,” she said. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Muise followed up Cress’ comments by saying the Pack It Out program improves how the community and visitors view the forest.

The Pack It Out program took a lot of education, but Muise said that was the purpose.

“The objectives of the program were to really change the behavior of the population that visits the forest,” she said. “We had to figure out how to instill land ethics and train them to not just leave it by a tree like curbside pickup.”

That effort included visiting more than 200 campsites each busy weekend with a black

trash bag and a flier with a map of the dumpsites in town.

“Some of those camps had 40 to 50 people,” she said. “We showed them the proper disposal of trash and how to put out fires.”

Muise then showed the room full of all those who participated in the program a picture of the Flowing Springs campground the year before the Pack It Out program and the year after the program.

The year before had about a thousand pounds of trash.

“This year we only had one bag,” said Muise pointing to the picture of one lone bag of trash in the same place the piles had been the year before.

Muise hopes next year to find more help.

“We are looking to partner more,” she said.

That includes the nearby Sitgreaves and Coconino forests that butt up against and share the Rim and its lakes.

She also hopes more businesses partic-

ipate, but this year the Forest Service had some great partners — and Muise made sure each partner received recognition.

• Waste Matters made it all possible by their donation of dumpsters.

• Carl’s Jr. helped tremendously by hosting a dumpster and freeing up employees to man it.

• Both the Roundup and KMOG advertised and educated the public on the program.

• Home Depot caught many coming down from Pine, Strawberry, Flowing Springs and the East Verde with a dumpster in its huge parking lot.

• The Town of Payson placed a dumpster at the Event Center to capture the traffic coming from Christopher Creek and the Rim. • And the chamber of commerce worked diligently to bring business partners to the table as well as educating the public.

“The program was a definite success,” said Muise. “You are all heroes because of your work and dedication.”

Nonprofit forest group formed by

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Jim Clayton, one of the founders of the active Forest Service volunteers group, has done the heavy lifting to launch a new nonprofit organization.

Partners of the Forest will be available to receive donations and provide tax write-offs to anyone interested in contributing.

“Our mission is to educate the public and advocate for the forest, build relationships and maintain the safety and welfare of the national forest,” he said.

Already the program has a strong volunteer core, but now people can donate money as well as time for a tax write-off.

Clayton said already the volunteers have made the forest a better place by keeping it clean enough that bears will be less likely to forage in campgrounds, no campfires went out of control, and trash was not scattered

“stem to stern.”

The immediate goals for the organization include: • Continuing the Pack It In, Pack It Out program • Bear-proofing all developed campsites • Building a wildfire prevention program Clayton realizes there is a long way to go, with many expenses. Take for example bearproof trash boxes.

“It’s $700 (each) for bear-resistant boxes,” said Clayton. “We need 100 more boxes.”

Clayton hopes to pull out all the stops writing grants and approaching businesses for support and donations.

“We recently applied for nonprofit status,” he said. “We’re expecting 501(c)(3) status in January.”

If interested in becoming a member, please call the Payson Ranger District at 928-474-7900.

Much ado about race-based quotas Payson board rejects bylaws by

Pete Aleshire

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A seemingly uncontroversial proposal spurred a whole series of split votes and confusion on the Payson School Board on Monday.

The issue centered on whether the Arizona School Boards Association should add a position to the board of directors to accommodate a caucus of Hispanic educators.

Payson board member Barbara Underwood said she felt insulted by the proposal, since it suggests that the existing board — which includes her — couldn’t represent the interests of all racial groups.

The long discussion before the board on Monday ultimately resulted in a series of 3-2 votes on the normally unified school board — ending in a decision to withhold endorsement of the proposed amendments to the ASBA bylaws.

Currently, the ASBA board of directors includes two representatives from schools in Maricopa County, two from Pima County

and one from each other county in the really care. If they really want to be there, state. Underwood currently represents Gila I suppose they should be able to be there.

County. In addition, the board includes four But the financial question might be my only elected officers from throughout the state. detriment.”

Finally, the board includes But board member Jim one representative of a cauQuinlan said the vote to reject cus of black educators and the bylaw change “might seem one representative from as if we were insensitive to the either the Native American Native American or Hispanic or Hispanic caucus. The propopulation — which is not a posed bylaw change would message I want to send.” add one member — so that After a spirited discussion, the Native American and the board split on a series of Hispanic caucus didn’t have votes that left the board secretary scrambling to correctly to alternate representatives. record the votes.

But Underwood said the First the board defeated proposal went one caucus too Quinlan’s motion to approve far. the proposed changes. board “I would just like to know “I would just like to member Angie Prock joined when would be enough. When Quinlan on that vote. do you say, we’re here to rep- know when would be resent everybody,” she said. enough.”

Next, the board defeated on “We go through all this trainanother 2-3 vote a motion to Barbara Underwood ing on diversity here and I Payson School Board member “abstain” from approving the just feel that we keep separatchanges. ing people.”

Finally, the board voted 3-2 Board member Shirley Dye agreed — to “decline to approve” the changes — with especially since adding a position would Prock and Quinlan once in again in the add the cost of training an additional board minority. member and paying for that board member Underwood concluded, “We had a lot of to attend conferences and other functions. lively discussion on this change at the ASBA “Everything costs so much already. I don’t conference — a lot more lively than this.”

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Firewise event urges homeowners to prepare for disaster by

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They say it is not a matter of if, but when, a devastating wildfire will blaze through Payson.

With many Rim Country yards overgrown with brush and debris, the chance of firefighters saving a home is knocked

down significantly.

Still, many residents are resistant to trimming their trees or Firewising their properties.

At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, residents are encouraged to attend a wildfire preparedness meeting at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road.

Jim Tye, chair of the volunteer-based

Payson Firewise Committee, said representatives from the Arizona State Forestry, an insurance company and Payson Fire Department will be in attendance.

The purpose of the meeting is to explain ways that residents can protect their homes from a forest fire. The motto of Firewise, a national organization, is

“Remember, it is not if, but when we will have a forest fire. Be Ready.”

When smoke from a forest fire is on the horizon it is too late to protect your home, Tye said, who also sits on the Elk Ridge Firewise Committee.

Topics include: 1) How to reduce home insurance premiums.

2) How to prepare a home for a wildfire.

3) Steps the fire department is taking to help protect homes 4) How to become a Firewise Community.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, email Tye at jiftye@gmail.com or call 928-468-2453.

Controlled burns spawn plumes of smoke Controlled burns of tree thickets and scrap piles near Blue Ridge produced plumes of smoke visible all over Rim Country this week.

The prescribed burns will continue as weather permits.

Smoke is expected to disperse toward the northeast and may settle in low areas, especially during the evening and early morning hours.

The project involves 1,780 acres about six miles northeast of Clints Well. The burn produced noticeable smoke in the Clear Creek

Pines neighborhood as well as along State Highway 87. Crews rerouted sections of the Arizona Trail.

Prescribed fires help restore natural conditions in a fire-adapted ecosystem. However, smoke from the burns bothers many people and may have health effects, despite efforts to minimize the impact through the timing of the burns. Fire managers try to schedule burns when winds and other atmospheric conditions will push the majority of smoke away from homes; they’ll burn larger sections at a time to ultimately limit the num-

ber of days smoke is in the air; and they work closely with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, partners in the Ponderosa Fire Advisory Council, as well as neighboring forests to monitor air quality.

However, no matter how many mechanical means the Forest Service employs to restore forests, fire is a natural and necessary part of this ecosystem, and a restoration tool that cannot be replaced by any mechanical means. Forests need the frequent, low-intensity fire to remove accumulated smaller fuels and recycle nutrients into the soils.

Scottsdale will fund forest health programs The Scottsdale City Council has approved the greater Phoenix metropolitan areas. Most a three-year partnership with the National of Arizona’s surface water resources are susForest Foundation (NFF) to help protect tained by high-elevation forested watersheds Scottsdale’s water supply by helping finance that capture rain and snow and then carry surface water downstream. watershed projects in northern Arizona.

Increasingly severe wildScottsdale will invest fires, drought and historic $120,000 over three years in forest management practicthe Northern Arizona Forest “The water from the es have affected the health Fund, a program developed by watersheds that fill of Arizona’s forests and the the NFF and Salt River Project the reservoirs in SRP’s sustainability and quality of (SRP).

Arizona’s water supplies.

The fund is working on a water system starts Developed in partnership variety of forest restoration as rain and snow in with SRP, the NFF’s Northern and watershed projects, including a project to thin the forests of northern Arizona Forest Fund works with local governments, busithe overgrown forests on the Arizona.” nesses and Arizona residents watershed that feeds into he Mark Bonsall C.C. Cragin Reservoir. Payson Salt River Project CEO that want to invest in lands and watersheds. The NFF is building a pipeline to take then partners with the U.S. 3,000 acre-feet annually from the reservoir. A crown fire on the watershed Forest Service, local nonprofits and private could lead to dramatically increased erosion, contractors to implement projects that reduce which would reduce the capacity of that reser- wildfire risk, improve streams and wetlands, voir. The Salt River Project takes about 11,000 enhance wildlife habitat, restore native plants, acre-feet annually from the reservoir. and limit erosion and sediment into Arizona The national forests in northern Arizona streams, rivers and reservoirs. provide most of the water to the Salt and Verde The NFF and SRP launched the Northern rivers, which provide water to Scottsdale and Arizona Forest Fund in 2014 with the goal of

connecting Phoenix area residents and businesses with the forests and watersheds where their surface water supplies.

“The water from the watersheds that fill the reservoirs in SRP’s water system starts as rain and snow in the forests of northern Arizona,” said General Manager Mark Bonsall, SRP’s chief executive officer.

Municipal investments in watershed health are becoming more common across the West and in Arizona. Forest-based communities, like Flagstaff and Payson, have formed partnerships to support forest health work in their watersheds, and earlier this year the City of Phoenix entered into similar a partnership with the NFF. Implementation of the Northern Arizona Forest Fund’s two 2014-15 projects is wrapping up. One project is reducing wildfire risk and protecting endangered species habitat near the Happy Jack area on the Coconino National Forest. The other project is reducing erosion and sedimentation into Oak Creek.

In 2015-16, the Northern Arizona Forest Fund will implement six high-priority projects on all five national forests in northern Arizona — the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott and Tonto forests.

Coconino County Supervisor Liz Archuleta and Gila County Supervisor Tommie Cline Martin at the recent National Association of Counties.

Martin advocates at county association Arizona’s National Associa­ tion of Counties (NACo) Western Interstate Region (WIR) representatives, Gila County Supervisor Tommie Cline Martin and Coconino County Supervisor Liz Archuleta represented Arizona this week at the fall meeting of the NACo WIR board of directors in Ida County, Idaho.

Supervisor Martin stated, “It was an honor to represent Arizona on this important coalition of western counties. Western state meetings are always a great forum to tell Arizona’s story and learn from other states. I found this year’s meeting particularly valuable because we talked extensively about how to elevate our voice on issues of western significance before Congress, which is abso-

lutely critical given the highly charged and contentious environment in Washington, D.C.” At the meeting, state representatives identified the need to broaden the dialogue within WIR on major issues of western significance by more effectively leveraging state associations and partnering with NACo’s lobbying team to build and deploy effective advocacy strategies on NACo priorities.

WIR board members also participated in a series of substantive policy meetings, with seminars on issues including federal land management, options for public financing of infrastructure, diversified power generation, and efforts to streamline Forest Service permitting processes for mining exploration.

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Library loves butterflies On Monday, Oct. 19, Gail Morris will present a program on monarch butterflies. Gail Morris is the coordinator of the Southwest Monarch Study, a Monarch Watch conservation specialist and the vice president of the Monarch Butterfly Fund. She will talk about the monarch butterfly migration through Arizona and how to draw the iconic butterflies to yards.

The Library Friends of Payson presentation in the library meeting room will start at 10:30 a.m. after a short business meeting. The public is invited to both the business meeting and the free one-hour program. Light refreshments will be served. For questions, call the library at 928-474-9260.

Globe man sentenced to 10 years for knife attack A Globe man will spend 10 years in prison for his armed attack on a Globe woman in her home as she got ready for church.

Raymond LaRue had a previous conviction for second degree rape and grand larceny in New York.

Deputy County Attorney Duncan J. Rose prosecuted the case.

Judge Gary V. Scales sentenced LaRue to 10.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections for attempted second degree murder. LaRue was also placed on seven years supervised probation for a kidnapping charge, which will be served consecutively to the prison sentence.

On April 3, 2015 at approx-

imately 5:30 p.m., Globe Police received a 911 call from the victim’s boyfriend who arrived home from work and discovered LaRue struggling with the victim after stabbing her multiple times. After pulling LaRue off the victim, the victim’s boyfriend called 911 for help and tried to assist the victim until emergency medical help arrived.

Paramedics flew the victim to a Phoenix area hospital via helicopter where surgeons treated her for serious injuries from multiple stab wounds. She spent two weeks in the hospital.

County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp commended the Gila County Sheriff’s Office for their investigation which led to the successful prosecution and conviction of LaRue.

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The Payson Friends of Jazz present the ZAZU Gypsy Band at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson. A $5 donation is requested and includes refreshments. For more information or to RSVP, contact gerry-reynolds@hotmail. com, (602) 619-3355.

PHS play focuses on addiction

The Payson High School Theatre Company will address the issue of addiction in its play “Addict” (rated PG-13). The message of the play is that no one needs to suffer alone and no one is beyond help.

The play shows at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22; 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23; and 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Longhorn (PHS) Auditorium.

Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

Trunk or Treat Festival

Businesses, organizations and individuals have until Friday, Oct. 23 to submit applications for trunk/ booth space for the annual Trunk or Treat Festival.

The cost is $30. Booth space is 10-feet-by-10-feet or you may use your car trunk.

The Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department provides the candy to distribute. Trunk or Treat is intended for young children under age 12 to ensure a safe trick or treating experience.

The Trunk or Treat Festival is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Oxbow Saloon on Main St. Trunk/booth participants will be set up outside the Oxbow, while inside the “Super Hero Experience” takes place. For complete event details, please call (928) 472-5110.

Fall Festival

The Payson Christian School, 110 E. Frontier St., Payson, (928) 474-8050, is hosting a Fall Festival from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday Oct. 23.

Pine Library book event

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library is hosting a book review and signing with Barb Stratton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 inside the library.

Copies of “Adventures of Lil’Cub in Mercy Flight” will be available to purchase $15 each.

Lil’ Cub is a small Piper Cub airplane — in this book the story is all about the Mercy Flight. It’s a sunny day and Lil’ Cub is flying over the neighborhood looking for someone to play with. Lil’ Cub spots his friend Bently. Bently is a helicopter.

Refreshments will be served.

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library is at 6124 N. Randall Place, Pine. Call (928) 476-3678 for more information.

Adult cooking class at the library

The next adult cooking class at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane, is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. The theme is

heart health. Call (928) 474-9260 for details and to register.

ZAZU Gypsy Band performs Oct. 25

The Payson Friends of Jazz present the ZAZU Gypsy Band at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

A $5 donation is requested and includes refreshments. For more information or to RSVP, contact gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com, (602) 619-3355.

For the performance in Payson, ZAZU features Mike Fowler, solo guitar; Jeff Quamo, clarinet; Ryan Vance, rhythm guitar; Steve Douglas, bass; and Gerry Reynolds, drums.

Airline pass raffle

Spend just $10 to $20 for a chance for two to travel anywhere Southwest Airlines flies in a Payson Rodeo Committee Raffle. The tickets, one for $10 or three for $20 are available at Bob’s Western Wear.

Only 400 tickets are available and the drawing is Oct. 26. Call Jane at (928) 472-8430 for details.

Blood drive

The next Payson Community Blood Drive is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26 at the Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson.

To make an appointment to donate, call Pat or John at (928) 951-0863 or go online to www.

Bloodhero.com and use the Sponsor Code: payson.

To learn about your eligibility to donate, call 1-800-288-2199, extension 5497.

Tonto Basin Halloween Festival

The 32nd Annual Tonto Basin Halloween Festival is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30 at the Tonto Basin School near Punkin Center.

For those 13 years and older admission is a can of food.

Proceeds go toward the purchase of shade for the pre-school playground. Learn more at www.lcmemorialfund.com.

Hardback novel sale

The Library Bookstore has recently received many hardback novels in great condition. So for the month of October the bookstore will offer a Buy One, Get One on all hardback fiction. As always, the second item must be of equal or lesser value than the first item.

Bookstore volunteers are always happy to help shoppers looking for great bargain reads and all pro-

ceeds directly support the library.

The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. For more information, visit the Library Friends of Payson website at www. libraryfriendsofpayson.org.

Elks plan multiple events for fall The Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, is planning several events: SUPERSTARS Duets, Hoop Shoot and a special Veterans’ Day program.

SUPERSTARS! Duets The Payson Elks Lodge is taking applications until Saturday, Oct. 31 for its New Year’s Eve SUPERSTARS! Duets dinner show. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge. For more information, call the Lodge at (928) 474-2572.

Veterans Day program All veterans and their spouses are invited to join the Elks Wednesday, Nov.11 for a Veterans Day Celebration and Dinner.

The meal will be roast pork and all veterans eat free. The cost for spouses and guests of veterans is $10 per person. Get your tickets at the Elks Lodge.

Seating is limited to 100 people and tickets must be picked up/purchased by Nov. 5. For more information, contact the Elks Lodge at (928) 474-2572.

Hoop Shoot The Elks’ Hoop Shoot Contest for boys and girls, ages 8 to 13, is Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Tonto Apache Gym. This is a basketball free throw program. Age is determined as of April 1, 2016.

Registration is at noon with the contest following. Winners can advance to district, regional and national levels. For details, call the Elks at (928) 474-2572.

Drive to collect a ton of food The Central Arizona Board of REALTORS® is sponsoring a food drive through the end of October to benefit the area food banks. Fill food collection boxes at real estate offices throughout the region or stop by the Board of REALTORS® Office at 600 E. Highway 260, Suite 12, Payson. The goal is to donate a ton of food. Cash donations are also appreciated.

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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 • Pumpkin Patch open: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Payson Community Garden, east of Home Depot • ARToberFEST: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center

• Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• ARToberFEST: 10 a.m.. to 4 p.m., Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center, continues Sunday • Town of Star Valley 10th anniversary celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., B. Diane McDaniel Community Park • ABATE of Arizona High Country Chapter 10th Annual Chili Cook Off, noon to 5 p.m., Spur Bar, Star Valley

• ARToberFEST: 10 a.m.. to 4 p.m., Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center, continues Sunday • Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

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

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PAYSON ROUNDUP

BUSINESS

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Stylist adds new services to salon by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

Payson Airport Now Has Donated Courtesy Car

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Phil Cook of the Payson Airport Commission delivered a courtesy car to Payson Airport Manager Ray Law. The vehicle was purchased from Chapman Auto Center at a reduced price with funds donated from Margie Oldenkamp of MPG East, Jim DuFriend of Bravo Partners, and Phil Cook. Margie provides aircraft fueling at the airport and Jim does aircraft maintenance. The vehicle will be loaned at no charge to transient pilots needing transportation to conduct business in town.

A place to stash the stuff in an emergency Homeowners, contractors and anyone else with a temporary need to safely stash a roomful of equipment, appliances or furniture on site now have an affordable new option.

Bulldog Container has opened shop with a line of portable, modular containers to stash a houseful of stuff in the front yard in

an emergency. The German-made containers can be pieced together and connected, with a configuration suited to the space where they sit.

Bulldog will charge a $250 delivery, setup and removal fee in the Payson area, plus rent of about $175 per month, depending on the size of the storage unit, said Matt

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Sunshine Cleaning launched the new business after years of frustration with the cost and delay of getting portable storage units delivered from the Valley — which often cost $1,000 to setup and then remove, plus a much higher monthly rental fee.

Bulldog will set up containers for customers to examine at the Sunshine Warehouse at 107 N. Tonto. Anyone interested in renting a unit can call Bulldog at 4787835.

“Hopefully we can save customers quite a bit of money” compared to the cost of having a unit brought in from the Valley, said Sharman.

He said the company already set up a container to store furniture from a home where a water leak ruined carpets and damaged

floors. The container allowed cleaning crews to store all the furniture safely, so they could work on the house.

“Another thing we can do: say a real estate agent is staging a house and there’s a lot of extra furniture and stuff in the house.

We can drop off a container — they can load it and we can store it at our warehouse. Each unit is locked and keyed — they can load it at their own convenience and come in and out as needed,” said Sharman.

“We’re all ready to go, so people can come down to the warehouse to see the units we’ve got assembled,” he said. “We’ve got units ready to put on the trailer and deliver as well.”

He noted that Bulldog hopes to have units for people to buy instead of just rent after the first of the year.

Tracy Bentley is used to the fast-paced world of Valley salons and teaching coloring techniques at hair shows.

A week ago, she thankfully took a step back, moving to Payson to work at Merlinda’s Salon, 512 S. Beeline Highway, suite 9, in the Twin Pines Shopping Center, near Mike’s Fish and Chips.

Bentley said she likes the slower pace that Payson offers and that everyone is so friendly.

Bentley worked at the Arizona Hair Co. in Gilbert for 22 years.

She moved to Rim Country recently to be closer to her father.

While looking for a salon to move her practice, friends and family kept referring her to Merlinda’s, which has been open for eight years.

Bentley is now one of three people that work at the small salon, including salon owner Merlinda and a nail technician.

Bentley said she knew she wanted to work as a stylist from the age of 6 when her grandmother let her style her hair. In high school, Bentley took classes at the local beauty college and graduated high school with a cosmetology degree in hand.

Besides hair styling, Bentley is a Redken color specialist and offers waxing and pedicure services and Merlinda’s recently got a new pedicure chair.

She offers haircuts to women, men and children.

Bentley works 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. To make an appointment, call 928-468-2003.

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Town manager contract approved

WEATHERREPORT

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ance package.

Some residents called the Roundup earlier this week and said they did not agree with paying Garrett $144,000, making him the highest paid town employee. In an article Tuesday, the Roundup pointed out that salary is in alignment with that of Prescott and Bullhead City managers, but their town populations hover around 40,000, compared to Payson’s 15,300.

Evans justified the salary Thursday night saying it is an “erroneous assumption” to compare Garrett’s value with those town managers. Vice Mayor Michael Hughes said those towns probably have manager-dedi-

cated staff, whereas Garrett will not have an assistant town manager and will also carry the title of town engineer as well as town manager. Evans said Payson is also bringing in the C.C. Cragin pipeline and a university campus, two large projects that those towns do not have, which Garrett will help oversee.

Hughes said he felt the salary very favorable and equitable for both the town and Garrett.

He said it was drafted after a comparison of town manager salaries and benefit packages around the state. Hughes worked on the contract with Councilor Su Connell and Town Attorney Hector Figueroa.

On Galbraith’s salary, Evans said she made more than $128,000 when several

“perks” were factored in, including the town paying for her to drive her own vehicle and the town’s contribution to her retirement fund. He said her net pay was more around $143,000 annually.

In Garrett’s contract, the town will supply him with a town vehicle.

Evans said Garrett’s net pay would be $144,000.

He said the town is actually saving money because Garrett is wearing both the hat of town engineer and town manager, which if the town were paying for both positions would be around $270,000 annually.

The council unanimously approved Garrett’s contract with Councilor Richard Croy absent.

Payson man arrested for sexual assault From page 1A consent of such person.”

The man acknowledged the woman had initially said she didn’t want to have sex, but later he said she had given him “the look,” which encouraged him to move forward. The man acknowledged he did not actually ask the woman if she wanted to have sex with him.

Payson police arrested him and charged him with sexual assault because he overrode the woman’s earlier clear statement she didn’t want to have sex, even though she didn’t physically or verbally resist him when he later pressed ahead anyway.

The woman reported the alleged assault immediately afterwards and has reportedly suffered serious emotional difficulties as a result of the experience, according to the police report. The two knew one another, but were not in a romantic relationship.

Some states have changed the standard for giving consent to sex, suggesting a woman should actively give her consent.

Under that legal definition of consent, it’s not enough if a woman doesn’t say “no,” she has to actually say “yes.” While Arizona has not adopted a ‘Yes means Yes’ bill, California and Connecticut have done so in response to sexual assault on college campuses.

The laws say “silence” or “lack of resistance” doesn’t give legal consent, putting the burden of proof on the assailant to explain why he thought the woman had consented.

Arizona is considering a “Yes means Yes” law, House Bill 2474, proposed by State Rep. Juan Mendez, D-Tempe.

It is similar to the affirmative-consent law in California that states: • That both parties must give “affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.

• That lack of protest or resistance does not mean consent, nor does silence mean consent.

• Affirmative consent must be ongoing throughout a sexual activity and can be revoked at any time.

If the bill passed in Arizona, every public

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.

Oct. 5 – Donald Ray Dozier Sr., 68, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting; Richard Albert Gray, 45, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting; Carla Jean Brown, 50, Payson – felony shoplifting with convicted priors; Cary Frocklage, 48, Payson – domestic violence/disorderly conduct.

Oct. 6 – Pixie Dawn Allen, 58, Payson – DUI with BAC of .08 or higher, DUI-extreme with BAC of .15 or higher and DUI-extreme with BAC .20 or higher; Kathleen Marie Morrissey, 48,

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and private college and community college would have to adopt policies that require clear consent for sexual activity. It expands on the old adage “NO means NO.” Earlier this year, the woman came to the Payson Police Department after she said she was assaulted.

The woman said she had gone to an acquaintance’s home. She admitted that they had initially kissed, but when he pressed for more, she told him she did not want to have sex with him, according to Det. Matt Van Camp’s police report.

The man stopped, but some time later started touching her again.

“She became frozen and was unsure of what to do or say,” Van Camp wrote. “She became afraid if she said anything or did anything that she might become injured.”

The woman said while she did not fight the man off or try to stop him, she did not want to sleep with him.

Because the woman did not give consent, the man was arrested on charges of sexual assault.

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Payson – criminal trespass-2nd degree; David Edward Wicks, 55, Pine-Strawberry – criminal trespass-3rd degree-real property and disorderly conduct-fighting.

Oct. 7 – Holly Maureen Turner, 34, Star Valley – shoplifting-concealment; Aaron Michael Anderson, 39, Payson – domestic violence, assault-intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury, disorderly conduct-fighting, drug paraphernalia-possession and marijuana-possession; Chrystalynn Mardece Howard, 24, Payson – warrant.

Oct. 8 – Lisa Barbara Sandy, 43, Payson – felony shoplifting with convicted priors; Levi Lake, 20, Payson – two counts of fraudulent schemes and artifices, criminal possession of a forgery device-with knowledge of its character, drug paraphernalia-possession, forgery-falsely makes, completed, or alters a written instrument and failure to pay a fine; Lisa Barbara Sandy, 43,

Payson – fraudulent schemes and artifices, drug paraphernalia-possession, dangerous drugs-possession, two counts of dangerous drugs-obtain by fraud, deceit misrepresentation, or subterfuge, and narcotic drugs-possession.

Oct. 9 – Laina Ann Landers, 41, Payson – criminal trespass-2nd degree and felony shoplifting with convicted priors; Garrett Hulings, 25, Oracle – warrant.

Oct. 10 – Male Juvenile, 13 – curfew for minors (under 18 years of age); Male Juvenile, 15 – drug paraphernalia-possession and curfew for minors (under 18 years of age); Bryant David Hendley II, 31, Mesa del Caballo – drug paraphernalia-possession and narcotic drugs-possession for sale; Jason Duane Laursen, 32, Payson – theft, domestic violence, prevent the use of telephone in emergency and assault-intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury.

O B I T U A R I E S Roger Annabel (1954-2015)

Roger Annabel was born Feb. 15, 1954 in Flint, Mich. He passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Due to his mother’s medical issues, before he was 10 years old Roger became a foster child.

At 18 he joined the Marines and shipped off for his tour of duty in Vietnam.

After his tour he lived in Hawaii for 10 years, then moved to Arizona.

In 1984 he met the love of his life, Darla, at Mickey’s Restaurant in east Mesa.

Roger and Darla both worked for Perkins Restaurants in the Valley. Darla logged 17 years with them and Roger 15. Around the year 2000 they learned that the Perkins restaurant chain was closing down, so they needed to plan their next move.

Payson had always been their getaway retreat … so they decided to come up to Payson to look for a restaurant to purchase.

As a result, they purchased the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Payson Airport.

In 2005, Roger and Darla also purchased the Knotty Pine Restaurant and had daughter Valerie and her husband Jeremy move to Payson to help them run the two restaurants.

Roger loved the fact that in Payson you could still do a deal on a handshake while looking someone straight in the eye.

That desire and focus on honesty and integrity was very important to Roger.

Roger and his wife Darla

were former members of the original Optimist club of Payson. They furnished food for an untold number of events and special needs in town. From turkeys handed out during the holidays, special food assistance for local events and much more. His daughter Valerie says, “He was always helping out someone.”

Much of that was done quietly behind the scenes with no need for acknowledgment or fanfare.

It was just simply the kind of guy Roger was.

Roger started life with almost no family, but over the years his family became huge, including all of Rim Country.

Roger is survived by his wife, Darla Annabel; son, Joseph Rogers (wife June); and daughter, Valerie Bolin (husband Jeremy); grandchildren Ross and Joselyn Rogers, and Elora, William, David, Dillon and Natalie Bolin; mother-in-law, Emily Gore; and brother-in-law, Jay Wisemon.

All are invited to a celebration of Roger’s life that will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 in the reception hall at Messinger Payson Funeral Home. The gathering will be informal, as that is how Roger would have wanted it (blue jeans and boots recommended).

Bernice J. May (2015)

Bernice J. May passed away Oct. 7, 2015 in Payson, Ariz. No services are planned.

Forecast by the National Weather Service

PAYSONREPORT

60 percent chance for rain

76/56 Saturday

70 percent chance for rain

67/56 Sunday

60% chance for rain

69/54 Monday

Mostly cloudy; 30% chance for rain

Payson Statistics DATE H Oct. 5 63 Oct. 6 61 Oct. 7 71 Oct. 8 79 Oct. 9 79 Oct. 10 78 Oct. 11 83 Oct. 12 85 Oct. 13 87 Oct. 14 89 Oct. 15 88

L 52 43 43 46 49 51 49 51 46 46 50

PRECIP. 1.07 0.13 0.09

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67/51 Tuesday

Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com

Mostly cloudy; slight chance for rain

69/50

2015 thru today 16.97 30-year Average through Oct. 17.97

Oct. 2015 1.34 Oct. Avg. 1.72

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

PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Friday

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

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

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

Source: pollen.com

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Leonard Ernest Kilgore (1919-2015)

Leonard Kilgore was born to Ernest D. Kilgore and Myrtle Hargrove Kilgore on March 22, 1919 in El Centro, Calif. He entered into heaven on Oct. 14, 2015.

In 1948, after graduating from Brawley High School and serving in the Navy during WWII, he moved to Arizona.

Over the years, Leonard and Margaret owned and operated businesses in Gila Bend, Sedona, Tuba City and Scottsdale. As a small plane pilot, he enjoyed flying over the beautiful state that he so loved and appreciated!

After many wonderful years spent on the Navajo Reservation, the Kilgores opened Margaret Kilgore Indian Gallery in Scottsdale and began to divide their time between their beloved Blue River Ranch near Alpine

and their new business in the city.

In 2002, Leonard and Margaret moved to Payson where Leonard enjoyed living the remainder of his earthly life. He was highly regarded for his faith and service to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Leonard is survived

by Margaret, his loving wife of 68 years; and children, Linda Bernard (Nick), Becky Sopeland (Mark), Marquetta MacLean (Doug), Kelly Chilcott (Bruce), Nathan Kilgore (Mary); plus 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild who all love him dearly!

Because of Leonard’s passion in defense of the unborn, the family suggests memorial gifts to Living Hope Women’s Center, 1000 E. Huning, Show Low, AZ 85900.

Peggy Schuler (2015)

Peggy Schuler passed away at age 53 on Oct. 11, 2015.

Peggy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She had been battling breast cancer since 2009.

She was a devout Christian with a heart of unparalleled compassion. She is survived by her loving husband, Bob J. of 26 years; sons, Jesse Schuler (wife Jennifer) and Cody Schuler; and daughter, Vanessa Schuler.

Peggy was the youngest of six children, born and raised in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Peggy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She had an immense list of friends and family.

Peggy was a Registered Nurse and worked for numerous facilities within the Payson area for

many years.

The visitation and funeral service will be held at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. Visitation was at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 16.

Contributions can be made to Hospice of Payson, 900 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, Oct. 23 at 4:30 located at Mountain Bible Church. This is for all family and friends of Peg. Come and share how Peg touched your life and honor her.

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‘Do not grow weary ...’

From page 1A grow weary,” he said.

Edna Welsheimer sat in the front row, clad in a purple shirt, the color used to recognize domestic violence. She gave up a career in a world she loved, theater, because she just could not turn her back on women who suffered as she had suffered.

Despite the never-ending need to ask for money and the endless lines of those seeking help, Welsheimer perseveres — with a smile on her face and an endless well of energy. But what else could she do, once she came to understand the scope of the problem? Surveys show that 1 in 5 teenage girls have been in a relationship with a boyfriend who threatened violence or self-harm in response to a breakup.

Some estimates suggest domestic violence cost $4.1 billion annually in medical costs and $1.8 billion annually in lost work days.

So Welsheimer organized the march and walked the route and sits now with her fellow marchers, overwhelmed with the scope of the problem — determined to do what they can.

Christian knows this: “Residents of the shelter, do not grow weary ... changing behavior is the hardest thing you have ever done.”

Many along the route of the march had pushed babies in carriages and held signs that said, “Domestic Violence is something an unborn child will never remember, but it’s something an expectant mother will never forget.” Or, “Domestic Violence knows no financial boundary.” And, “End Domestic Violence Now.” Out there in the gathering dark, they walked down Highway 87 as the cars rushed past. The drivers peered curiously out their windows at the straggling of marchers who held aloft battery operated candles and wore glow stick necklaces and bracelets.

Mostly cars passed by with little notice. Now and then, someone would honk in support. The marchers then cheered and pumped their signs.

The mothers on the march protected their children from the fast-moving traffic, putting out a hand when they veered toward the curb. They understood that it is the work of generations to curtail the most common violent crime in the country.

They marched knowing that boys who witness domestic violence involving their parents are twice as likely to abuse their own wives, according to studies.

Now back in the church at the end of the march, the mothers jiggled their fussing toddlers on their laps as Christian continued speaking.

“Sometimes there is a setback,” he said.

Maria understood that. It took her years to finally seek help. In those years, she suffered dangerous abuse — bouncing from one violent man to another, mystified by her own pattern. She finally broke that pattern when she realized the Time Out Shelter gave her the space to learn she needed to love herself before she could find love. Now, she sat quietly in the audience — listening intently.

“There are lots of reasons we would get weary of doing good,” said Donovan.

Joan nodded, sitting in a row near the back. Tall, diffident, soft-eyed, she also spent her life in fear and shame — somehow always finding herself trapped in

violent relationships. She finally fled, seeking shelter at Time Out. She said God helped her find shelter — and the people at Time Out helped her find a job. She’ll be a janitor — a “sanitation engineer,” she joked. But she’s so excited and happy she can hardly contain herself. She’s ready now, finally, to start her life anew. Once she was weary to her bones, now she’s full of hope — and gratitude.

“Life’s greatest accomplishments always come as a result of life’s hardest work,” said Christian.

Sitting off to the side in the half-empty church, June Studley nodded and leaned forward. She had also escaped a violent relationship, with the help of Time Out. She had done the heartbreaking work to which Christian referred. Not long ago, she found the courage to marry again, this time to a kind and supportive man. She also works at Time Out, on the graveyard shift — watching over the sleeping families.

The nights last a long while, but she’s determined to give back.

Everyone noticed the way her new husband shepherded the group across the dangerous intersection of Highway 87 at 260.

He always positioned himself between the women and the children and the cars.

June beamed as she listened to Christian.

“I look at you today — for me you are a great example of hope,” said Christian.

Before the preacher had risen to speak, Elizabeth Keddington, director of outreach for the shelter, had expressed her own glittering dream. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if some day they could come to the march in the daylight with balloons and joy, to celebrate the end of the violence — so no one need live in fear?

Christian said he hoped for that day as well.

But in the meantime, they must continue to offer shelter and bind up wounds. One day we will finally cease to teach our children fear and violence, but until that day, said Christian, “do not grow weary of doing good.”

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Pictured from left to right are offensive linemen Trenton Cline, Jason Bland, Tito Vega, Korben White, Donovan Cross and Atreyu Glasscock. The offensive line has played a key role in the team’s success this season.

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Losses hurt.

They can sap a team of energy and enthusiasm.

Demoralize them.

While that really hasn’t happened with Payson’s volleyball team, the Longhorns certainly were looking for a little positive reinforcement that only a victory can provide when they carried a 3-8 record into their game with visiting Winslow at Wilson Dome on Tuesday night.

They’d dropped five of six games, including their last three home matches.

And they showed their mettle by pulling out a challenging five-set game against the Bulldogs 3-2.

The Longhorns had lost all but one of their five home matches (not counting tournament action) before Tuesday.

First-year head coach Desirae Burris had said a week ago that the Longhorns simply weren’t playing well at home for some reason. That changed against Winslow.

“It’s definitely nice to get a home win,” Burris said. “And I definitely think they fought for it. I feel like we’re finally getting that competitive drive and determination.”

Burris said she likes what she saw from the players against the Bulldogs.

“We let up a little bit when we shouldn’t have, but I feel like they’re definitely learning and they’re definitely taking initiative to be competitive and they’re wanting to be competing and they’re wanting to have that drive,” she said. “It’s really nice to see them come together as a team and be competitive and want the win as much as I want them to want it.”

Junior libero Emma Creighton said there’s no doubt it was a real team effort.

“Volleyball is one sport you can’t play individually in,” she said. “We really came together with encouragement and we were just there for each other.”

Payson, which was coming off a 3-2 section loss at Show Low on Oct. 8, improved to 2-4 in Section 5 of Division 3.

Senior Sara Novack said the Longhorns are determined to finish the season on a positive note.

“We’re going to try to go out strong, try to win the rest of our games at home and just play to the best of our ability,” she said.

The Longhorns play another Section 5 game at defending Division 3 state champion Kayenta Monument Valley (8-2 overall, 5-1 section) at 1 p.m. on Saturday before returning home for another section game against Ganado (9-4, 5-1) at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.

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Emma Lowery pushes the ball over the net against Winslow in Tuesday’s 3-2 win.

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The Longhorns face their biggest test of the football season at Snowflake tonight against an unbeaten team that’s dominated them the past several years.

Payson (5-2), which dropped to No. 12 in the Division 4 power rankings after last week’s loss to Winslow, will have to overcome a rash of injuries to mount a challenge against the No. 4 Lobos.

No matter what happens tonight, the Longhorns have enjoyed a strong start to the season. One reason is the strong play in the trenches by the offensive line.

Quarterback Chaz Davis said strong blocking by the players up front has opened big running lanes all season.

“You could run a duck behind them and they’d be scoring touchdowns,” Davis said.

Well, maybe not. But the five guys blocking up front have played a key role in Payson’s football success this season.

And the Longhorns have enjoyed plenty of success.

Payson is averaging 245 rushing yards, 331 yards of total offense and 34.1 points a game.

Head coach Jake Swartwood, also the line coach, says this is the best offensive line the Longhorns have featured in his four years as coach. As a unit, the line makes up for bulk with quickness and strength.

“I’d say strength-wise, we’re right there (with most teams we face),” he said. “Size-wise, we are a little smaller.

But we’re the quickest line that we’ll see.”

The five starters are seniors Donovan Cross and Tito Vega; juniors Korben White and Atreyu Glasscock; and soph-

omore Jason Bland. Sophomore Trenton Cline provides depth where needed.

Here’s a look at each of the six.

Atreyu Glasscock

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound junior is flourishing at left tackle. But it took him a year to warm to the idea of switching positions after playing tight end until being moved last season.

“Last year I was bummed to play on the line,” he said. “I didn’t want to move.”

But now he’s glad.

“It’s an honor to play on the line,” he said. “Doing the same thing for two years definitely makes it easier. Last year was a whole new experience.”

Swartwood said Glasscock’s size and strength have helped him tremendously.

“Trey’s a great player, very physical,” Swartwood said. “He does a great double-team blocking. He’s a great drive blocker when we run zone. He just plays fierce every day. You have to account for him on offense and on defense (at defensive end). And if you’re not, you’re going to have a hard time.

“When we run most of our wing-T stuff, he’s the guy that we like to get up behind and run. And he’s a great counter puller. He’s usually leading up on a linebacker on the opposite side of the play side and does a great job of that.”

Glasscock said he’s benefited from playing next to Cross. “Donovan helps me a lot,” he said.

He said he and his line-mates have a nickname.

“We’re waste management,” he said.

“We do the dirty work.”

Donovan Cross

The 5-10, 255-pound senior left guard

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Strong trio of runners leads girls cross country team by

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A trio of strong runners has led the way for Payson’s girls cross country team this season.

But it takes five strong finishers to put up a good team score.

And Longhorns coach Jonathan Ball saw reason for optimism concerning the team’s depth in last week’s Alchesay Invitational.

“We have one of the most solid trios of girls in Division 3, but our next two are a little ways back,” he said. “I was encouraged by our performance at Alchesay.”

Three of the top six finishers were Longhorns as sophomore Kyra Ball turned in a career-best second-place finish, followed by senior Anna Schouten in a career-best third-place showing and senior Abigail Greenleaf crossing in sixth.

And Melissa LaSpisa and Amy Borges scored to help Payson finish

third.

“We showed improvement since we couldn’t beat Sanders Valley at the Blue Ridge Shane Morris Invitational and we did at Alchesay,” coach Ball said.

Also, Abby Ward finished sixth in the open race to earn her first career cross country medal.

“Our top three runners are very dependable and run very well, but the key for our team heading into the section championship will be Melissa, Amy and Abby. All three are new to high school cross country and are progressing very nicely in practice. Now we hope to see that progress translate in varsity meets.”

Kyra Ball keeps impressing

Kyra Ball, who has five top-five finishes this season, placed behind only Show Low’s Courtney Duncan. Her per-

formance is just the latest in an impressive few races. She finished fourth at Chandler Valley Christian, third at Blue Ridge’s Shane Morris Invitational and 11th in a field of 270 girls in 20:26 at the Casa Grande Twilight Inv. on Oct. 2.

“Kyra has had arguably the best four-meet stretch of any cross country athlete that I have coached here at Payson,” said Jonathan Ball, her coach and father. “And we have had some good runners. That’s how good Kyra is running right now.”

Her third place at Shane Morris represents the highest finish for a Payson girl in that race in at least the last 10 years according to her coach.

Greenleaf has potential to be great

While Ball has been consistently good this season, Greenleaf has the potential to be great. She demonstrated that by posting her first varsity win in 19:15 at the Woodbridge Invitational in

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Above, Abby Ward won her first medal at Alchesay. At right, Kyra Ball is enjoying a breakout season.

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Pine library event grows in popularity Kudos to those hardwork- expanded across the nation, ing volunteers, governing board including to Pine-Strawberry. members and staff who staged a The 2015 edition is on tap for very impressive and successful Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Pine Wine Around the Library benefit Community Center Cultural Hall. on Oct. 10.

A meet-and-greet with the storyIn just two years the event tellers begins at 5 p.m., dinner is has blossomed into an occasion served at 5:30 p.m. and the show of which we all can be extremely is at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. proud.

The menu includes beef stroIt is also very unique, I’ve never heard of another charity ganoff prepared by Chef George.

Storytelling is suitable for event like it.

Attendance numbers were up, ages 10 and older. Since there the wine, chocolates and hors is limited seating, organizers’ d’oeuvres were delicious and the best advice is to purchase dinner silent auction, which included and show tickets ($20 each) or more than 20 very nice items, was show-only tickets ($5) early at the Pine Strawberry Thrift Shop. well received.

All proceeds from the New this year was an Tellabration benefit the outdoor patio-like area rattlin’ Pine Strawberry School where many ticket hold- the rim ers gathered to listen and the community. to the soulful sounds of Smoke, odors hover Trouble in Paradise and visit with friends and By early accounts, neighbors. the control burns that At dusk, which was began on Saturday, Oct. closing time, there were 10 around Whispering those ticket holders who Pines, Verde Glen, obviously wanted to lin- Max Foster Washington Park and ger a bit longer and enjoy Rim Trail would not emit the camaraderie that is a much smoke in Pine and big part of the afternoon.

Strawberry.

The success of the first two On Saturday, however, smoke Wine Around the Library events wafted through our two towns bodes well for their future as a emitting unmistakable odors of a much-needed fundraiser for the wood fire.

Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, Although some complained of Arizona’s finest small-town the smell and smoke, controlled library. burns protect our communities from a catastrophic wildfire by Tellabration a celebration ridding the forest of debris piles The Senior Citizens Affair from thinning operations over the Foundation (SCAF) has for 16 past few years. years sponsored “Tellabration” A Forest Service press release — one of the most unique and says the controlled burns are anticipated events in Pine and needed to “reduce wildfire danger in Rim Country, to initiate the Strawberry.

The P/S Tellabrations are part restoration of natural ecological of a worldwide benefit evening of landscapes and wildlife habitat, storytelling designed to create a and to develop and foster sustainnetwork of storytelling enthusi- able forest conditions and waterasts bonded together in spirit at sheds.” the same time and on the same Over the last few months, Tonto weekend.

National Forest fire specialists Tellabration originator J.G. have successfully conducted prePinkerton envisioned this inter- scribed fire treatments on 6,593 national event as a means of acres in our area. building community support for The possibility of a fire destroystorytelling. In 1988 the event ing our homes, especially those of was launched by the Connecticut us who live in Pine Creek Canyon, Storytelling Center and has is always a concern.

Wife Kay and I have both been through the Social Security qualifying process and it can be a very trying and complicated task that will ultimately affect retirement earnings.

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Added to the Wine Around the Library benefit for the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine was a covered patio area for guests to enjoy the autumn air and the music of Trouble in Paradise.

Just last week, a neighbor sold her home and moved to the Valley saying it would be a relief not to have to worry about wildfires.

For decades, former PSFD Captain Mike Brandt, now retired, campaigned long and hard to make our subdivisions Arizona Firewise Communities.

He argued the ability to live more safely in a fire-prone environment depends on the actions taken before a wildfire crisis.

His strategy for those prefire actions was built partly on the “survivable space” concept, which involves modifying landscape design by reducing fuels and using building materials that make home ignition from a wildfire unlikely even without direct firefighter intervention.

If grasses, brush, trees and other common forest fuels are reduced or removed a “survivable space” is created.

During my days as a Payson Roundup reporter, I covered the Kohl’s Tonto Creek Subdivision Homeowners Association’s drive to become a Firewise Community.

The HOA didn’t possess the authority to implement or enforce rules or regulations, but the nearby Rodeo-Chediski Fire of 2002 seemed to prompt a handful of residents to pursue a Firewise designation.

At first, homeowners were very reluctant to remove their pine trees and vegetation, but once the fuel reduction improvements began, homeowners seemed to be on board with the project.

Janet Brandt, Mike’s wife and a longtime local fire prevention advocate, says Firewise is “really quite a big deal to achieve and maintain that status.”

You can find out more about exactly what it takes and what the benefits are at www.firewise. org.

In Pine, Portals I, II and IV have earned Firewise designation.

‘BatKid’ to be shown

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library is holding another of its very popular Movie Madness showings at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4.

“BatKid,” a movie rated PG and 88 minutes in length, will be shown, snacks will be served but children should bring their own pillow so as to be comfortable on the floor.

“BatKid” is a documentary about a 5-year-old boy who suffers from leukemia and has his wish come true thanks to Makea-Wish. Critics have called the movie “profound, moving and incredibly emotional.”

School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. that day for teacher in-service training.

Since fire codes limit the number of children that can be in the library at any given time, it’s best to arrive early.

Social Security advice

The October edition of “AARP Bulletin” has a very informative article entitled “Not Knowing Social Security Rules Could Mean a Big Hit on Your Wallet.”

Anyone considering applying for Social Security benefits should carefully read the article and take advantage of the advice offered.

Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduc­ tion Committee member Wendy Dravillas recently released a trail work schedule for the remainder of October.

She says volunteers will be doing maintenance on the Bearfoot Trail from the Strawberry side.

The schedule: • Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. to noon. Meet at milepost 270 and bring your own snacks, water and lunch.

• Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to noon. Meet at milepost 269 and bring your own snacks, lunch and water.

Fall Festival planning begins

Pine Strawberry School students returned from fall break last Monday and immediately began planning for the Fall Festival celebration which will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30 in the gymnasium.

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Android who?

I’ve owned an archaic flip phone since they first became available and consider myself technologically challenged.

Recently, however, I purchased an Android Tablet and was struggling to learn how to use it when I asked my visiting 13-year-old granddaughter, Torri, for some help.

She giggled at my lack of knowledge of PCs, to which I replied, “Don’t forget, I’m the one who helped you learn how to use a fork and tie your shoes.”

She just giggled more.

Thought for the week

“Nobody said life would be easy. They just promised it would be worth it.”

It’s time someone explained what science really is Something that genuinely troubles me as and maybe more so because that is what a scientist, and even more as an ex-science your turn it’s all about — the world. teacher, is that so many of our youngIt bugs me that even dictionaries, which sters go all the way through 12 years of ought to be the place to find out what someschool without ever having a science teachthing is, turn all stuffy and wordy when you er take a moment out to tell them what look up what science is. Take this definition from the New Oxford American Dictionary. science actually is. The result is that far too many people go right through life looking “Science: The intellectual and practical upon science as an ice cold, math-oriented activity encompassing the systematic study branch of knowledge filled with people with Tom Garrett of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation no interest in real life. and experiment.”

Nothing could be farther from the truth!

Yuck! What kind of bonehead wrote that?

That completely wrong image of science and Look how different that definition of science is scientists had its birth in trashy late 1800 and early 1900 books and magazines, which used the “evil sci- from the definition of any other subject, like history entist” as a stock character. It traveled from there to or language, for example. The very same dictionary even more trashy Hollywood films and TV programs, defines language as, “Communication, either spowhich still do the same thing. That image is so far ken or written,” and history as, “The study of past from the truth that I spent the first 15 minutes in events.”

Simple, straightforward, and easy to understand, each of my science classes telling the kids in plain ordinary English what science really is. Science is right? People don’t mind taking a course about “past as plain and ordinary as anything else in the world, events,” but who wants to take a course about, “The

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You know what? We don’t know. We haven’t got a clue. It just does, and there is no one who can tell you any more than that.

Think about it for a minute. What holds the Earth in its orbit around the Sun? Gravity, right? That’s easy to understand. It’s like tying a rock on a string and swinging it around your head. What keeps the rock from flying away? The string. Simple, right?

Now go ask your science teacher, “But where’s the string between the Earth and the Sun? I mean, what actually holds the Earth in orbit, and please don’t say gravity because what I really want to know is what is gravity?”

Answer: We don’t know.

And if you want my humble opinion, we will probably never know.

One more thing that bugs me: Every day on TV and newspapers “science and technology” are treated as the same thing. They aren’t!

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Are they kidding?

So what do you say we chuck the intellectual boneheads into the trash where they belong and ask ourselves, “Just what is science?” Here’s the correct definition: Science: The study of the world and how it works.

That’s it, Johnny! That’s what science is, and that’s what scientists do. We look at things, we think about them and we do our best to explain them.

Sometimes we succeed; sometimes we don’t. If, for example, you were to ask me what a blade of grass does we could have some real fun — as so many of my students have had — looking through a microscope at some beautiful and exciting things that go on right out there in your lawn.

We can’t explain everything, though. We try, but sometimes we just can’t do it. Take something as “ordinary” as gravity. If I asked you what gravity DOES you wouldn’t have any problem coming up with an answer, would you? But here’s an easy way

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I had to earn their trust in what I wrote about in the Village. Hopefully, after all these years, they know I am trustworthy and I would not put anything in my column they didn’t want in there.

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Birthdays

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Kathy Arrants of Tonto Village I will celebrate her birthday on Oct. 24. May the happiness you are all feeling on your birthday go on and on and on! Congratulations to each of you.

A word of caution

There are many kids playing in the streets with their bikes this week. The residents need to slow down as they are going through the Village.

Recipe of the week

The recipe this week is from Jenny Cronk, one of the Domino Divas summer ladies. The recipe is in the Hellsgate Fireflies’ cookbook, “Fireflies Can Cook.”. The recipe is an easy one to fix at the last minute for dinner and is easy to prepare.

Hungry Boy Casserole 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup diced green peppers 1 clove garlic 1, 6-ounce can tomato paste 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 can pork & beans, undrained 1 can baby peas Sauté in skillet, beef, onion, green pepper, garlic until tender. Drain. Add tomato paste, salt, paprika. Add beans and peas. Simmer.

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How many people attended the inaugural Senior Expo held at the Messinger Payson Funeral Home community room on Friday, Oct. 9? I had the pleasure of attending and I was very impressed with the efforts of all the participants, which were many and pertinent to the senior citizen. Throughout the day, various workshops were the offered such as Medicare village supplements, cardiac rehab and gym, five steps to optimizing our health, plus many more subject areas for the senior citizen.

Among the 26 vendors were KMOG radio station, Hospice of Payson, Janet North Country HealthCare, Snyder Majestic Rim Retirement Living. A few of the handy items offered for free by the vendors were pens, candy, back scratchers, toothbrushes, light bulbs, pedometers, etc.

The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center) provided a lunch consisting of sandwiches, pasta, fruit and dessert. I was told that The Center baker baked all the bread for the sandwiches and it was delicious. I hope that the Senior Expo continues with another edition next year.

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Biker back in the saddle after 20 years Christopher Creek’s Dean Dodson was back in the saddle this past weekend. He had not ridden a motorcycle for about 20 years.

Saturday, he joined up with Fickle and Eugene from Star Valley and they made a trek to Heber. We still don’t know how we’re going to get that smile off his face.

Saturday evening Doc got a phone call from his brother telling him the bike he was riding on I-40 had a shredded front another week tire and would he please in the creek come to the rescue. Dave Voita was kind enough to loan out his trailer and Doc was soon on his way to a gas station at Navajo, some 110 miles away. All’s well that ends well and the rescue was made. Sure is nice Rod Britain to have good neighbors like Dave here in the Creek.

“Too Tall” Bill Hamner is now officially retired from the state and some new guy will be plowing snow up the side of the Rim this winter. Tiny’s Restaurant was the spot where they had Bill’s retirement party and the expected attendance of around 25 was just double that figure. Coming up on the 7th of November there is going to be the real retirement party here in the Creek.

Mogollon, the world-famous band from Rim Country area, will highlight the event to be held at the Landmark. Bill and Duane from Mogollon are old cronies. You best mark your calendar and more reminders will appear here.

Down at the Coffey and Grass cabin on Apple Lane the elk hunters have arrived with a combined seven tags. Leon and Tim have an accounting firm in the north Valley and are headquartering all the fellas here in the Creek. Most will have their camp trailers set up in area 4-A while others are in area 22.

In the “Paint the Town” department we need to mention what a great job Kayla and Bernie are doing to fix up and paint their newly acquired cabin. Meanwhile, further down Columbine the Armentas are getting a fresh coat on their home this week. Christopher Creek has never looked so bright and shiny!

Back in 1887 just a scant few weeks after Commodore Perry Owens singlehandedly dispatched Andy Cooper and the Blevins brothers, Jim Ramer took over the Canyon Creek Ranch. The outlaw Blevins bunch had relieved John Q Adams, his wife and brother of the ranch after they were called to Salt Lake City to help build the temple. Adams founded the ranch in 1872.

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Dean Dodson after a ride via motorcycle to Heber. It was the first time he had ridden a motorcycle in about 20 years.

Folks often ask where to come up with all of this history stuff, so we’ll start you off with a reading list. One of my favorites is Frank Gillette’s book entitled “Pleasant Valley.” Even though there is a chapter or two about the war, the bulk of the stories are about the pioneer families in the area of Gordon Canyon and a chapter about Leo, the MGM lion.

Myrtle Haught Branstetter wrote a book of stories about her pioneer beginnings and Babe Haught’s walk from Globe to the end of Tonto Creek with his brother John back in 1897. “Pioneer Hunters of the Rim” is the title and there are stories of Zane Grey and his introduction to the area. A great read concerning the Pleasant Valley War is Don Dedera’s “A Little War of our Own.” Leland Hanchette has some books along that line with “Crooked Trail to Holbrook” and “They Shot Billie Today.”

Other local authors with books on the history of Rim Country include Slim Ellison, Jinx Pyle and Jayne Peace Pyle. Of course

we need to mention the novels of Zane Grey such as “Under the Tonto Rim” and “To the Last Man,” which offer vignettes of pioneer life.

Getting back to the O W ranch, it was recently learned that our official state historian has yet to visit this historic and beautiful place. We’re going to have to get a hold of Larry and Patti and book a date for a tour.

The 1960 Suburban recently restored by Greg Kuntz will no doubt be the lead vehicle and the timing should be soon to get to see all the fall colors.

We are looking forward to a great weekend of Arizona football after victories by ASU, U of A and the Cardinals last week.

Acknowledging those who occasionally read this space, such as Sandy Greiner and others back in the Midwest and Terry Haifley down in Casa Grande, along with my family in the Valley there is one more team we would like to mention. How ’bout those 6-0 and bowl eligible Big 10 Iowa Hawkeyes ... and that’s another week in the Creek!

Solution to 10/13 puzzle

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Humane Society moving forward with more positive changes by

Chandra Cushman

humane society of central arizona

I’ve been an employee at the Humane Society of Central Arizona for many years, during which I have been a part of many changes, all of them positive. I have Humane a special affiniSociety of Central ty for this place.

Arizona I grew along with the shelter as we changed from the ADOPTION Payson Humane OPTIONS Society to the Humane Society of Central Arizona. With a new name came a larger service area and a brand new building, and boy what a blessing it has been!

The HSCAZ continues to move forward with more positive changes. Some of our recent program additions include low-cost vaccine clinics, pet food assistance to needy families via our Feeding Fido program, and a new allotment of vouchers for no-cost spay and neuter surgeries. We think these programs make a difference in the lives of people and their pets, and we couldn’t do them without the support of our local communities.

This past Saturday was a perfect example of how much we’ve grown.

We had four events happening at once!

Local residents who came to our low-cost vaccine clinic were surprised to learn that they could get some or all of their pets’ vaccines covered by a generous grant that we received from PetSmart Charities in September. The grant is for spay/neuter, wellness exams and preventative vaccines for Payson residents and their pets. All grant proceeds go directly to helping local residents with essential veterinary care. We also had a “Movie Day” at Sawmill Theatres where supporters watched “Hotel Transylvania 2” and were greeted by our resident “kissing pit bull” afterwards. Our resale store hosted a DIY crafting event and our wonderful volunteers took a group of dogs to Payson PetSmart for our monthly adoption event. It was quite the Saturday!

Busy weekends like these are really exciting for us. We love to be out in the community, interacting with people and really getting a feel for how much people love and support HSCAZ and our animals. I encourage you all to continue to show your support and want to let you know how much we really do appreciate each and every one of you. Every act of kindness, every dollar donated and every event attended are essential to helping HSCAZ be successful in carrying out our mission: Respect, grace,

compassion and love for the animals who share our journey…

Because they matter!

Resale Store

The Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique invites you to Celebrate Columbus Day with us! Now through Oct. 19 you’ll find great furniture selections at slashed prices: dining sets, dressers, beds, recliners and more! Why pay more for fabulous bedding sets for those chilly nights? Come see the bargains at 510 W. Main St., open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Featured pets

Following are just two of the many wonderful animals available for adoption at the HSCAZ shelter, 605 W. Wilson Ct. (just south of Main Street and west of McLane Road). Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All pets are already spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. To learn more, call (928) 474-5590 or visit www.humanesocietycentralaz.org.

LYRIC

I am an elegant gal who loves to get out and run around with my friends in the yard. I am still learning my manners, and that includes being on a

Lyric

Sub-Zero SUB-ZERO

leash! I would do best in a home that is willing to work with me on my manners, for I am a smart cookie and it shouldn’t take long for me to get things figured out. Playtime is my favorite! I have a puppyish style of playing and would much rather play with another dog than with toys! I might chase a ball but don’t expect me to bring it back! I don’t understand how the whole toy thing works! I am a friendly lady with other dogs, and get along great with most of them! So a dog friend that I can play with and is just as friendly as I would be an ideal pal. It would be best if my dog friends didn’t mind a little noise — I can be a real talker sometimes!

I’m Sub-Zero. I have a very cool name which is appropriate because I’m a very cool cat. Don’t think I’ll give you the cold shoulder, though. I am very social and quite the sweetheart, just don’t tell the other kittens I told you that — I have an image to obtain. One thing you should know about me — into game time. When you come in and meet me, you can see me bouncing around and getting into all kinds of mischief.

I am all about adventures and exploration — if that sounds like something you’re looking for, select me and we can play for hours!

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Trail work schedule Volunteers with the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee will be doing maintenance on the Bearfoot Trail from the Strawberry side during October.

In case of inclement weather, work will be rescheduled.

• Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to noon: Meet at milepost 270; bring own lunch/snacks/water.

• Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to noon: Meet at milepost 269; bring own lunch/snacks/water.

Tai Chi and Qigong Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson.

The program is especially de­ signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge. For details, call (928) 478-6032.

Archaeological Society meets The Rim Country chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society meets at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at a new site, The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center), 514 W. Main, Payson.

The guest speaker is Rich Lange, who will give a presentation on the Homolovi Ruins located north of Winslow.

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There will be refreshments available, and guests are always welcome.

Each month the group features a hike to a local archaeology site.

This month the excursion will be to the Milk Ranch Point Hilltop Signal site. Gather in The Center parking lot, 514 W. Main, Payson, at approximately 1 p.m. Participants will carpool to the site and be guided

by Ed Spicer, activities coordinator.

Release forms will be available and are required for all hikers.

Ukulele fun

Play a ukulele? A new group of players is forming and participation is free. All skill levels welcome. For more information, call (928) 5952086. If you have a ukulele you would like to donate or sell, call the above number.

Library Friends of Payson

The Library Friends of Payson will host Gail Morris Monday, Oct. 19 at the Payson Public Library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Rd. Morris will present a program on monarch butterflies. She is the coordinator of the Southwest Monarch Study, a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist and the vice-president of the Monarch Butterfly Fund. She will talk about the monarch butterfly migration through Arizona and share recent

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Write Your Story

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 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) 9783706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 8280917 or (928) 478-4361.

Senior Singles with Spirit Senior Singles with Spirit is a group 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. Come check us out.

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

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

Amnesty letter writing event For more than 52 years Amnesty International has been writing letters to free prisoners of conscience and raise awareness of gross human rights violations. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join local activists for “Lunch Letters” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21 at

the Crosswinds Restaurant, 800 W. Airport Rd., to write letters for women’s rights locally and globally. Purchase lunch and Payson Amnesty International will supply everything needed to write a letter and save a life.

Payson Amnesty International meets the third Monday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 Easy St. Join members as they plan local human rights events and work together to shine a light on darkness.

Call Penny at (928) 978-1268 for information about Lunch Letters and/or Payson Amnesty International.

Learn about service and therapy dogs

The Payson Parkinson’s Disease Support Group hosts at program on service/therapy dogs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23 at the Payson Care Center, 107 E. Lone Pine Dr., Payson.

Special guest speaker is Shawn Tucker who owns and operates Hillside K-9 Academy, which specializes in training dogs for search and rescue, guide and therapy, law enforcement, as well as family protection.

This presentation is open and free to the public, however, it is requested those planning to attend make reservations, call (928) 4727120.

Writers learn about book business Local writers can learn about reaching readers through book distribution and other business methods at the Wednesday, Oct. 21 meeting of the Rim Country District, Arizona Professional Writers.

The guest speaker Eileen Baughman, president and book buyer of Gardner’s Book Service in Phoenix, will discuss Ways to Reach More Readers and explain how she helps writers with book distribution and appearances at conferences.

Time to put on those dancing boots Classes in Arizona 2-Step and East Coast Swing are offered for free from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson.

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive The Payson Knights of Columbus will be distributing free Tootsie Rolls during their annual Tootsie Roll Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 in front of Walmart. Council members will be accepting donations to help Payson Special Olympics in specially marked canisters for the disabled. The community’s continued support is greatly appreciated.

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The Library Friends of Payson presentation for the community will start with a short business meeting at 10 a.m., with the program at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call the library at (928) 474-9260.

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7. Deer Creek Village (2 Miles S. of Rye) 1044 N. Deer Creek Dr.; Fri. Sat. & Sun. Oct. 16, 17 & 18 starting 8am: Leather Tan Sofa (Like New); Boys Bicycle, Tools, Fishing and Camping Gear, Sleeping Bags, Chains with Locks, Hoover Carpet Shampooer, 14’ Deep V Boat (9.8 motor); Lots of Mis. All Priced to Sell!

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ESTATE SALES 4. Estate/Household Sale 807 N. Ponderesa Circle Payson Sat, Oct 17. 8am-3pm Couch, Drining Table, Bedroom Furniture, washer/dryer, framed artwork, lamps and much more. All in excellent condition. Sat. 10/17 8:00-3:00

6. Fabric & Craft Estate Sale Sat. Oct. 17 from 8am to 2pm 303 N. Deer Trail

EDUCATION PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Teacher Assistant - Kindergarten ~ $9.53 - $15.62 Custodian/Full Time/Benefits ~ $10.01-18.11 Submit Classified Application and Résumé to Human Resources 902 West Main, Payson, Arizona 85541 P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 (928) 472-5739 (928) 472-2013 - FAX Download application at: www.pusd.k12.az.us

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www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

1406 N. Sunset, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . $1300 602 N. Boulder Ridge, 3BD, 2BA . $1295 906 S. Lakeview, 2BD, 2BA. . . . . . . $950 1006 N. Gila Dr., 2BD, 1.5BA . . . . . $920 1101 E. Frontier St., 3BD, 1.5BA . . . $875 1101 N. Carefree Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . $850 905 N. Beeline Hwy. #10, 2BD, 2BA . . $850 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp#5, 1BD, 1BA . $550 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio 1BA. . $400 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C6, Studio,1BA $400

COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE 1500 Bravo Taxiway 601 N. Beeline 408 W. Main St., Suite 8 & Suite 11 708 E. Hwy 260 C1, A, B & E 708 E. Hwy 260 C2 1322 W. Red Baron Rd. #A

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Independently Owned & Operated

Rental # 1 4Br/2.5Ba Fenced Yard, Garage, Avail on Nov. 1st, $1195.mo

Rental #2 Prestigious Furnished 1B/Efficiency-Kitchen, Patio, Extremely Nice, $775.mo Free Water/Trash/Sewer Rental #3 Lease Presticious 2Br Top Floor, Large Deck/View, Furnished, Regular $1595.

If you cook & Clean some $695.

One or Two Tidy Ladies.

Call 928-978-6505 Super Nice 3BR/2BA. Corner Lot, Fenced, Near Hospital, $1200 + Dep. No-smoking/pets-?. Avail Now, Landlord Pays Sewer Call 928-310-3732

MOBILES FOR RENT Small Newly Renovated 1Br/Private Yard, $550.mo + Dep. 928-363-0723

MOBILE/RV SPACES 2Br/1Ba Mobile In Town, Private Lot, Freshly Painted Interior w/New Light Fixtures, Large Fenced Back Yard w/New Trees. Large Living Room, Dining w/Built-ins, Heating/Cooling, W/D Hook-ups, Double-Pane Windows, $750.p/m + Yard Maintanence included in Rent: 928-288-2440 2Br/1Ba, Kitchen, LR, Italian Tile, Large Front Yard, Background Check, $700.mo Call 623-759-5578 2Br/2Ba W/D, D/W, Wood FP, Pool, Store Shed, Deck, Smoking/Pets-No, Avail. Now $750.p/m First/Last + $375 Dep. 928-468-8204 3Br/2Ba w/Loft, Backs Forest, Mountain Views from Front Deck. Includes, Dishwasher, Central Heat/AC, Walkout Basement/Workshop, W/D Hookup, Pets-OK, 2107 N. Pratt Circle, $1,080.mo 928-978-2656

3Br/2Ba, Rent $950. No Smoking, No Pets, 306 S. Colcord. Avail.

Now. Call 928-978-6633 Beautiful Luxurious Tri-level Town House on Green Valley Lakes, Very Quiet, Over 2100sf, Good Credit & References Required, Small Pet-Ok, Non-Smoking, $1200.mo 901 W. Madera Lane, Call 928-951-4320

APARTMENTS FEATURING:

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

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty

Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft.

On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT Prudential Pine

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

AZCLDP #81438

Got Shade?

107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 474-6896

Tonto Oaks Apts.

928-476-6539

Apartments For Rent

Office: 928-478-7151 Mobile: 928- 277-6123

CONSTRUCTION

LEGAL SERVICES

Home for Sale on 1 acre w/water rights F.S.B.O. in Gisela, for apt call 928-951-4513.

Joel L. Dean

807 S Beeline Hwy Ste. C Payson

Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming.

All work affordable.

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

Beautiful 5Br/3Ba home on 1.67 Acres in Middle Round Valley, In Door Pool, Garden, Fruit Trees, More, Possible Lease/Purchase, $298,000; 928-978-4011

Local Friendly Guidance Home or Office Appointments

Medicare Supplements Medicare HMO Plans Available

OakLeaf Yardworks

HOMES FOR SALE

Please inquire about sign-on bonus for full-time positions.

Finding the Right Fit

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

Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks.

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

APPLY IN PERSON MONDAY-FRIDAY Ace Hardware & Nursery 507 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ Order: 10076605 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

APARTMENTS FOR RENT Positively Payson

Now Renting!

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

Call Shari for a Quote!

928-951-1807

Energetic, fun environment. Flexible hours. Paid training. Excellent employee discounts. Competitive salary and bonus incentives.

MISCELLANEOUS

SUVS

Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Lawn Care

SERVICES 2002 Winnebago Industries, Inc. Winnebago Adventurer, 30 foot 2 slides 20,700 miles original owner always garaged like new condition with every option new batteries new michelins. $48,000.928-978-0926 dodachek@yahoo.com.

HOME SERVICES Call The Cheaper Sweeper

2)) Your 1st Service 2))

AUTOS/VEHICLES

Kitchen Dinnette Rattan Glass Top w/4 Cushion Chairs, Good Condition, $80.obo 8x10 Asian Rug, 100% Wool, Good Condition, $80.obo 928-468-1618

JEWELRY/GOLD

CONSTRUCTION Installation Trainee position open Local Company, Four day week.

Travel, Tool Knowledge, detail-oriented, clean MVD, background/drug tests.

928-474-1727

Get the best results!

FURNISHED EXECUTIVE HOME-3BR/2 BA 2000 S/F PERFECT FOR VISITING DR./NURSE/PROFESSOR Professionally decorated with everything you would needjust bring your toothbrush. Dbl. Garage w/storage & washer/dryer, all appliances & cable TV/internet. Can be short or long term lease $1500/ST $1400/LT Centrally located at 260/Mud Springs at 201 N Durango Circle Small pet considered - Call Wendy at 602-763-4397 Green Valley Park, Old Rodeo Grounds, 2 3/4 Acres w/Custom Built, 3Br/2Ba, $950.mo $800.dep.

1206 W. Gold Nugget, 602-253-2856

PAYSON TRAILER RANCH 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $425.00 Spaces starting at $310.

1st Mo + Deposit!

All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Calll 928-517-1368

Kachina Doll Trailer/RV Park W.Aero Rd./Goodfellow RV Space for Rent: 40ft, Includes: Water/Cable/Rubbish $315.mo w/3mo. min. lease, 928-951-6137 or 928-474-0791

MOBILES/RVS FOR RENT Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park, Nice quiet family park, RV Spaces $256.55 mo, with onsite Manager, Laundry, Shower, Game room, and Wifi, Call Shawn at 928-474-2406

ROOMS FOR RENT 1 BR, 1 BA, Roommate, 1200 N Karen Way, Payson, In beautiful new home. Has attached pr. bath.

Internet, water, garbage incl. Furnished or not.No pets. Female only $500. 661-342-5290

WANTED TO RENT RETIRED MAN SEEKING A MOBILE HOME TO MOVE INTO. WOULD LIKE A RENT TO OWN OPTION FROM OWNER. CALL DALE @ (704)-477-9293.

Sell it fast!

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

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

PAYSON ROUNDUP

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

15927: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2015: TS No. 2015-00688-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 10/16/2006 and recorded on 10/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-018057, 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 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 11/25/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN HOMESTEAD ENTRY SURVEY NO. 419, IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL B, OF RECORD OF SURVEY RECORDED JANUARY 22, 1997, IN SURVEY MAP NO. 1318 GILA COUNTY RECORDS. Purported Street Address: 273 North Coyote Way, Payson , AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 30253015 S Original Principal 472,500.00

Balance:

$

Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for MASTR Specialized Loan Trust 2007-02 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates C/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1661 Worthington Road West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: THOMAS L. CROM, III AND STACY A. CROM HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 273 North Coyote Way, Payson, AZ 85541 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/Mortgag eServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx DATED: 8/8/15 Western Progressive - Arizona, /s/ Chelsea Jackson, Chelsea Jackson, Inc.Trustee Sale Assistant The successor trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee’s capacity as an Escrow Agent as required by A.R.S. § 33-803 (A)(6). The successor trustee’s regulator is the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Fulton On 8/8/15, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Chelsea Jackson, 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/ Tanesha Humphrey Tanesha Humphrey, Gwinnett County Georgia NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires June 5, 2018 15928: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2015 TS No. 2015-00648-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 07/30/2007 and recorded on 08/03/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-013200, 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 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 11/30/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: LOTS 16, 17 AND THE NORTHWESTERLY 7.5 FEET OF LOT 18, BLOCK 1-C, OF EAST GLOBE MAP 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 15 Purported Street Address: 651 South East Street , Globe , AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 20805083 Original Principal Balance: $ 128,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2008-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2008-1 c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1661 Worthington Road West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Name and Address of Original Trustor: SCOTT STENNERSON, LAURA STENNERSON, 651 South East Street , Globe , AZ 85501 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 W e b s i t e : http://www.altisource.com/Mortgag eServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx DATED: 8/13/2015 Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. /s/ Chelsea Jackson, Chelsea Jackson, Trustee Sale Assistant The successor trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee’s capacity as an Escrow Agent as required by A.R.S. § 33-803 (A)(6). The successor trustee’s regulator is the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Fulton On 8/13/2015, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Chelsea Jackson, 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/ Tanesha Humphrey Tanesha Humphrey, Gwinnett County Georgia NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires June 5, 2018 15929: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2015 TS No. 2015-00791-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 01/21/2010 and recorded on 02/03/2010 as Instrument No. 2010-001028, Book —- Page —and further modified by that certain Loan modification agreement recorded on 10/03/2014 as instrument number 2014-009392 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 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 11/30/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: LOT 70, PAYSON NORTH UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 400, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 108 W Sherwood Dr, Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 30264214 Original Principal Balance: $ 183,825.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1661 Worthington Road West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: JOHN WILCOX, A MARRIED MAN, 108 W Sherwood Dr, Payson, AZ 85541 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/Mortgag eServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx DATED: 8/13/2015 Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. /s/ Chelsea Jackson, Chelsea Jackson, Trustee Sale Assistant The successor trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee’s capacity as an Escrow Agent as required by A.R.S. § 33-803 (A)(6). The successor trustee’s regulator is the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Fulton On 8/13/2015, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Chelsea Jackson, 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/ Tanesha Humphrey Tanesha Humphrey, Gwinnett County Georgia NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires June 5, 2018 15933: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-03737 Cox Title No: 21503294 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 11/16/2009 as Document No. 2009-013770 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 December 10, 2015 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).

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 214, of TRAIL WOOD UNIT TWO, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 652. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 301 N Lakeshore Road Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 304-53-050 1 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: $198,979.00 Original Trustor: Shawna Lee Cox, an unmarried woman 2118 N Florence Road, Payson, AZ 85541 Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Care of / Servicer JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219 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-4542435 09/25/2015, 10/02/2015, 10/09/2015, 10/16/2015 15941: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2015; TS No. AZ05000094-15-1 APN 302-34-124 TO No. 8532968 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 August 5, 2005 and recorded on August 11, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-014391 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 OF 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 17, 2015 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: 8087 WEST CHERRY ANN LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 LOT 104, MESA DEL CABALLO TRACTS PLAT THREE, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 215, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. APN: 302-34-124 Original Principal Balance $95,200.00 Name and Address of original Trustor MATHIAS THOMETZ A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY 8087 WEST CHERRY ANN LANE, 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 11, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, 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 702-659-7766. Order no.

AZ15-000776-1, Pub Dates, 10/02/2015, 10/09/2015, 10/16/2015, 10/23/2015.

15942: 10/2, 10/9, 10/17, 10/23/2015; TS No. AZ07000203-15-1 APN 301-57-010A 5 TO No. 8571041 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated September 28, 2006 and recorded on October 13, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-017607 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 OF 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 12, 2015 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: 5057 NORTH RIM WOOD DRIVE, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 LOTS 10 AND PART OF LOT 9, OF STRAWBERRY RANCH SIX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORD IN MAP NO. 488. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY PORTION OF THE LOT 9, STRAWBERRY RANCH SIX, PER MAP NO. 488, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 9; THENCE NORTH 46 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 56.925 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 9; THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 9, WHICH IS 50 FEET NORTHWEST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9; THENCE SOUTHEAST 50 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9: THENCE NORTH 51 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, 100.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 301-57-010A 5 Original Principal Balance $300,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor FRANK R. HAMBLIN AND JULIA V. HAMBLIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 5057 NORTH RIM WOOD DRIVE, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 Name and Address of the Beneficiary BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. c/o Reverse Mortgage Solutions 2727 Spring Creek Drive Spring, TX 77373 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 3, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, 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 702-659-7766. Order no.

AZ15-000726-1, Pub Dates, 10/02/2015, 10/09/2015, 10/16/2015, 10/23/2015.

LEGAL NOTICES TO: LINDA ANN GREEN aka LINDA HOUSE, LEONARD JOHN WATERMAN and REGINALD BRUCE PRASHAW JR, parents and/or guardians of the above-named children.

1. The Department of Child Safety has filed a Dependency Petition pursuant to Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules 4.1 and 4.2 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 48(D) of the Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court.

2. The Court has set a Publication hearing on the 8th day of January, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at the Maricopa County Superior Court, 1810 South Lewis, Mesa Arizona 85210, before the Honorable Shellie Smith for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Petition.

3. You and your children are entitled to have an attorney present at the hearing. You may hire your own attorney or, if you cannot afford an attorney and want to be represented by an attorney, one may be appointed by the Court.

4. You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding. You are advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, pretrial conference, status conference or dependency adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Petition. In addition, if you fail to appear, without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in an adjudication of dependency, termination of your parental rights or the establishment of a permanent guardianship based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court, as well as an order of paternity, custody, or change of custody in a consolidated family law matter and an order for child support if paternity has been established.

5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Dependency Petition, Notice of Hearing, and Temporary Orders by submitting a written request to: LAUREN RICHTER, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., Mesa, Arizona 85210.

The assigned case manager is Dawn Bradford and may be reached by telephone at 480-415-2629.

6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling (602) 506-2544.

7. You have the right to make a request or motion prior to any hearing that the hearing be closed to the public.

DATED this 8th day of October, 2015.

MARK BRNOVICH Attorney General LAUREN RICHTER Assistant Attorney General 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/15 CNS-2804374 15955: 10/16, 10/20, 10/23/2015 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT FOR-NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1.

ENTITY NAME: PAYSON MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INC. has been Amended and Changed to PAYSON SENIOR CENTER, INC. 2.

A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: 0175411-0 3.

Date on which the attached amendment was adopted: 08/19/2015 4.

4.1 (X) The Amendment was duly adopted by act of the Board of Directors. 4.2 (x) The Amendment was duly adopted by

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act of the members. 4.3 The Amendment was adopted by the person or persons required by the Articles of Incorporation.

State Bar of Arizona, Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC, 3550 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1500, Phoenix, AZ 85012

By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) I ACCEPT, /s/ Barbara Underwood, Barbara Underwood, 09/1/2015; (x) I am a duly authorized Officer of the corporation filing this document.

Names and address of original Trustors:

15956: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2015; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of the sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded October 23, 2009 in Fee No. 2009-012787, in the office of the County Recorder in Gila County, Arizona, at the main (front) entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501 on January 7, 2016, at 11:00 o’clock a.m. of said day.

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.

Keith D. Spaulding and Karen D. Spaulding, his wife, 2166 Saddle Butte, 85219 Names and address of Successor Trustee: James Valletta, Esq., a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC, 2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Name and address of Current Beneficiary Contact: Matthew Woyak, Officer, CVA, BMO Harris Bank N.A., 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 900, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Phone: 414-287-7030 Name, address and telephone number of persons to contract regarding the Trustee’s Sale: James Valletta, Esq. or James R. Gough, Paralegal, Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC 2555 East Camelback Road, Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-264-7101 Fax: 602-234-0419 Manner of Trustee Qualification: A member of the State Bar of Arizona

The street address and identifiable location of the subject trust property is purported through the records of the Gila County Assessor, to be:

Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona

808 West A Cross Road Tonto Springs, AZ 85553

/s/ James Valletta James Valletta, Esq.

The legal description of the trust property is:

State of Arizona)) County of Maricopa)

Parcels A and B, as shown on Record of Survey/Minor Land Division, recorded as Survey Map No. 4153, records of Gila County, Arizona, being a portion of Sections I and 2, Township 4 North Range 13 East, of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County,

On this 7th day of October, 2015, before me personally appeared James Valletta, Successor Trustee, whose identity was proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to this document, and who acknowledged that he signed the above document.

The tax parcel numbers are purported to be: 204-01-001C and 204-01-001D Original principal $935,333.50

balance:

Name and address of original Beneficiary: MARSHALL & ILSLEY TRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee of the Revocable Living Trust Agreement for Pryor F. Sanborn and Lillian Marvalene Sanborn, dated March 11, 2003, as to an undivided 29.6% interest, and MARSHALL & ILSLEY TRUST COMPANY, N.A., Successor Trustee of the Sanborn Family Charitable Remainder Trust, dated March 11, 2003, as to an undivided 29.6% interest, and Sanborn Land and Cattle Company Limited Partnership, an Arizona limited partnership, an undivided 40.8% interest Address in care of: Attn: Thomas D. Kettler, V.P. Real Estate Department M & I Wealth Management 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 900, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Name and address of original Trustee: Larry C. Schafer, a Member of the

DATED this 7th day of October, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICES foot segment of a Non-vehicle access easement along the southeasterly 1 foot of the property located at 1401 W. Norris Court, Lot 1 of Manzanita Hills Phase 6, Gila County Tax Parcel 304-54-068 to allow for driveway access onto Fawn Drive.

All meetings are held in the Town Council Chambers at 303 North Beeline Highway. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and comment on the proposed requests. Materials relating to the above-referenced hearing items are available at the Town of Payson website, www.paysonaz.gov or at the Community Development Department at 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona 85541, a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing. This department welcomes written comments at the address listed above.

The Town of Payson endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.

With 48 hours advance notice, special assistance can also be provided for sight and/or hearing impaired persons at public meetings. Please call 474-5242 (voice) or 472-6449 (TDD) to request an accommodation to participate in the meeting.

PUBLISH PAYSON ROUNDUP: October 16, 2015 Sheila DeSchaaf, Planning & Development Director

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/s/ James R. Gough, JAMES R. GOUGH Notary Public - Maricopa County My Commission Expires March 4, 2016 15957: 10/16/2015 LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Payson Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 3:00 P.M., Monday, November 2, 2015 on the application listed below.

CUP15-010, An application filed by Team CB Petroleum Properties, LLC; Shawn Dugan, agent, to allow general automotive rental use in a C-2 Commercial Zoning District on the property located at 706 E. Highway 260, Gila County Tax Parcel 304-07-021B. CUP15-011, An application filed by Beeline Café, property owner; Paul Sexton, applicant, to allow professional office use (under 10,000 s.f.) in a R-3 Zoning District on the property located at 817 S. Beeline Highway, Gila County Tax Parcel 304-16-176.

A15-005, An application filed by the Town of Payson to abandon 68

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15950: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In re the Estate of: VENA WELGE, Deceased.

CASE NO. PB201500064 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND / OR INFROMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. H. Peter Welge has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on Auguts 18,2015 2. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claim within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

3. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative by and through his attorney, Law Offices of Jo Ellen Vork P.L.L.C, 615 West Main Street, Payson, Arizona 85541 4. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors.

LAW OFFICES OF JO E L L E N VORK, PLLC Date: October 1, 2015 /s/ Jo Ellen Vork, Jo Ellen Vork, Attorney for Personal Representative 15954: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2015; DCS’S NOTICE OF HEARING ON DEPENDENCY PETITION NO. JD-529273 (Honorable Shellie Smith) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of: AMANDA ANNABEL KAY ANN WATERMAN d.o.b. 12/03/1998 CHAZ MICHAEL LYMAN PRASHAW d.o.b. 02/01/2003 Person(s) under 18 years of age.

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YARD SALE GUIDE Weekend of October 16-18 1. MOVING SALE9AM - 11AM SAT 10/17 EVERYTHING MUST GO mattress queen & single, cedar chest, oak dining table, dresser, bookcases, small entertainment center 402-480-3036 314 N Mogollon Trl 2. AUTUMN OUTDOOR SALE Moose Mountain Gifts & Antiques, 6264 Hardscrabble Rd in Pine.

SATURDAY ONLY! Oct. 17 from 7am to 5pm.

Furniture, gifts, home decor, textiles, a little bit of everything and something for everyone!

3. 1900 N. Arabian Way; Fri. & Sat. Oct. 16 & 17 from 8am to 5pm: Furniture, Tools, Antiques, DVDs, 40s/50s Country CDs, Baby Clothes.

Will be inside if it rains!

4. Estate/Household Sale 807 N. Ponderesa Circle Payson Sat, Oct 17. 8am-3pm Couch, Drining Table, Bedroom Furniture, washer/dryer, framed artwork, lamps and much more. All in excellent condition. Sat. 10/17 8:00-3:00 5. MOVING SALE Fri. & Sat. Oct. 16 & 17 from 8am to 12:00 Noon: Matching Couch & Love Seat, Matching Coffee Table - Side Table & Sofa Table, Oak Dining Table w/8 Chairs, Oak Hutch, 2 Low 6 Drawer Dressers, 2 Bed Side Tables, 2 Recliners, 2 Accent Cabinets,2 Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet & 3 Drawer Cabinet.

80 Unique Decoratior Art Pictures of All Sizes & Subjects!

913 S. Ridgeway St. (Payson)

6. Fabric & Craft Estate Sale Sat. Oct. 17 from 8am to 2pm 303 N. Deer Trail 7. Deer Creek Village (2 Miles S. of Rye) 1044 N. Deer Creek Dr.; Fri. Sat. & Sun. Oct. 16, 17 & 18 starting 8am: Leather Tan Sofa (Like New); Boys Bicycle, Tools, Fishing and Camping Gear, Sleeping Bags, Chains with Locks, Hoover Carpet Shampooer, 14’ Deep V Boat (9.8 motor); Lots of Misc.

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Offensive line hangs tough From page 1B

Korben White

is one of the veteran leaders on the line in his third season as a starter.

“Donovan is a real strong smaller guy,” Swartwood said.

“He is our bully. He can take on the best defensive lineman on his own and usually do a pretty good job. He gives a lot of double-team blocks with Trey that are really, really good. He’s probably our best trap puller. So he does most of the trap but he does a really good job with that.”

Cross said trust is a key to the line’s success this season.

“Last year we figured we’d have to do everyone’s job,” he said. “We didn’t trust each other.

“But this year you look to the left or right of you and know that person’s going to do their job so you can do yours.”

Cross said the extra work they all put in before practice actually began has paid off this fall.

“I think a lot of it came from doing everything this summer,” he said. “Our early morning practices, we all just came together and started playing as a team.”

The junior (6-1, 210-pounds) played fullback before taking over as the team’s starting center a year ago. He said his year of experience as a sophomore starting center was invaluable.

“Not changing position is a lot better for me because I know what I’m doing,” White said. “I know what I’m expecting.”

Swartwood relies on White.

“Korben’s the quarterback of our offensive line,” Swartwood said. “Typically your smartest lineman will play center. He usually identifies the front for everybody. He’s called upon to be blocking the nose guard oneon-one most of the time and has done a great job with that.

“He evolved from last year.

He had a little problem with the snap when he had somebody head up on him. This year he’s fixed that. He’s gotten quicker.

He’s gotten stronger. And I think that’s why you see his play has elevated from where it was last year.”

White said the linemen work together to form a strong wall.

“We’re all doing our job,” he said. “There’s not a weak link

Boys running strong by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Senior captain Kevin Price is reaping the benefits of his dedication to improving as a cross country runner this season.

“He ran all summer and is a much more confident runner this season,” said Payson head coach Jonathan Ball.

His hard work paid off with his first cross country medal.

Price finished second in the open race at the Whiteriver Alchesay Invitational on Oct. 9. He finished in 22 minutes 14 seconds, which represents more than a four-minute improvement over his time on the same course last year (26:20).

“To improve on a course by four minutes and six seconds on the same course in just a year is quite something,” Ball said.

“It speaks volumes about the type of person Kevin is. And it was one of those great coaching moments for me when he was getting his medal.”

And two more Longhorns ran well in the Casa Grande Twilight Invitational on Oct. 2.

Senior Gerardo Moceri finished sixth in the small schools varsity race in 16:42 the day after helping the soccer team upset Flagstaff Northland Prep.

“He was sensational,” Ball said. “For Gerardo to be in soccer season and to be able to go 16:42, which is really moving, wow. He works out with my former track assistant, Carlos Lopez, on the weekends, and he is running at a high level right now.”

And Daely Pentico picked up his first cross country medal by finishing 10th among 307 runners in the open race in 18:36.

“Daely is quite a distance-running talent and it was nice to see him run in the 18s,” his coach said. “We had him in the open trying to get him confidence and that happened. We are hoping that confidence carries over for the rest of the season.”

Girls trio leads way for harriers From page 1B California on Sept. 18.

She ran 19:57 to take fifth in a field of 270 at the Twilight Inv. She then placed sixth at Alchesay.

“Abby is having a nice season,” her coach said. “Her potential at any given meet this season is much greater than Kyra’s potential.

I’ve always said that Abby is a home run hitter, so to speak, and she has proved that with her three top-five finishes. Those three races have been incredible.

“Now we need to work on consistency with Abby. Abby’s practices have been great. And I’m excited to see what she can do the rest of the season.”

Schouten just keeps improving

And Schouten just keeps getting better. She placed fifth in the Shane Morris in 23:11 after finishing 35th in 27:09 in that event three years ago.

She then broke the 22-minute barrier, placing 47th in the Twilight Invitational in 21:34.

“Anna is such a hard worker and has progressed so much as a runner in four years,” coach Ball said. “She is our most consistent runner and is having a great season.”

He said the Longhorns just need a couple of others to step up at the Section 2 Championships at Holbrook on Oct. 30.

“It is really awesome having a top three that is so strong,” he said.

“We just need two runners to step up for us at the sectional meet.”

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in the chain. We’ve all kind of stepped up and we’re all leaders on the line,” he said. “We all communicate well with each other.”

He said their teammates appreciate their efforts, calling them the wheels of the team.

Tito Vega

Along with Cross, the 5-11, 230-pound right guard is one of the senior veterans on the line.

“Tito is a very, very good lineman,” Swartwood said. “He’s a true leader on the line. He usually is the motivator of the line, gets everybody going, gets ’em fired up. He understands the plays very well. He’s a great down blocker. He’s very good in space. He’s a very patient blocker, as well. Tito’s extremely strong. He can block a man oneto-one in zone if we need him to.

He comes off on linebacker the second level very smoothly and is just a very smart lineman, as well.”

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Payson’s offensive line has opened holes for quarterback Chaz Davis and the rest of the backfield.

Jason Bland

The 5-10, 180-pound sophomore right tackle uses his quickness to get the best of bigger defenders.

“He is our youngest and easily our quickest lineman,” Swartwood said. “We like running a lot of counters with him.

He probably has the most room to grow being the youngest and the smallest guy. But we have no doubt that he’s going to be right

where we need him to be soon.”

Bland said trust is a huge factor in the line’s success.

“If you can’t trust the guy next to you then their isn’t much there,” he said. “I wouldn’t rather anyone else be next to me than these guys.”

Trenton Cline

The 5-11, 210-pound sophomore’s versatility allows anyone needing a breather a chance to

take one.

“Trent can play any position on the field and play each one very well,” Swartwood said. “Trent’s got to work on his quickness a little bit. After that, we’ll be excited to have him start next year for us.”

Cline said he likes providing depth on the line. “It’s kind of challenging but it’s really nice to be able to fill in for these guys if I ever need to,” he said.