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Grueling search, grisly discovery ALEXIS BECHMAN

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but early findings suggest suicide. While it wasn’t the outcome searchers had hoped for, they knew it would bring closure to the family. Another family still wonders where their brother and son could be in the valley south of Young. In February, Paul Tomasso, 56, went missing just a few miles

away from the search for Roetken. While Tomasso left a note in his vehicle saying he was out hiking for a few days, searchers found no clues of where he went from there. After searching through freezing temperatures and snow for two weeks, the sheriff finally called it off. The family of Tomasso still visits the area,

After eight days of searching more than 14 hours a day both from the sky and on foot through rocky, heavily wooded terrain, volunteers Wednesday morning found the body of a missing Valley man. Two volunteer searchers came upon his camp on an unnamed peak west of

McFadden Peak. A skillet, fishing pole, bag and other camping provisions sat out as though they had just been set up, and the site had a sweeping view of the Tonto Basin valley and the Four Peaks to the south. Clint Roetken, 42, of Tolleson, Ariz., lay dead in his sleeping bag nearby. The cause of death is still under investigation and Roetken left no indication of his plans,

See Search, page 2A

A family’s heartbreaking tragedy inspires their lifesaving effort BY

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helmets. So far, they have bought 224 helmets (in eight sizes), which they donated to the Hellsgate Fire Department, which will distribute the helmets to riders who could not afford one otherwise. “Hopefully, we save a life and prevent the grief and agony that we are still enduring and will for many years to come,” Derek said. Each helmet has a QR code, which riders can scan with their cell phone to read DJ’s story and learn more about the helmet fund. Each helmet recipient will also sign a pledge that they will wear the helmet and when they outgrow it or no longer need it, See Family, page 2A

See Supply Line, page 10A

New ACC dust-up Elections commission probes possible violations by candidates “This morning I read this article stating that the Clean Elections Commission has found The Arizona Citizens Clean enough evidence to conclude that Elections Commission (ACCEC) the two Republican candidates is considering a full investiga- for Corporation Commission tion into the Arizona have violated state campaign Corporation Commission cam- finance law,” she said in an paigns of Tom Forese email, “That sounds and Doug Little. eerily similar to the The state For story on violations that were Democratic Party campaign found against three filed complaints current Corporation ‘dark money’ against the two Commissioners see page 5A Republican candi(Susan Bitter-Smith, dates for the commisBob Burns, and Bob sion that regulates Stump) in 2012. They the state’s utilities, accusing were ordered to pay back them of spending more money $29,000 in public funds, but only than they had on hand for cam- after they succeeded in being paign signs and the collection of elected while breaking the rules. nominating signatures. I think it’s important that those Local resident Kathleen that pledge to run a ‘clean’ camReidhead, who had numerous paign actually do so! Paying back run-ins with the Corporation money after it’s already aided Commission during the Payson your campaign hardly seems like Water Company rate hearing, is a proper penalty.” watching this election closely Reidhead, along with numerand has reservations about the ous other Rim Country residents two candidates for the ACC. fought a losing bid to reduce Forese and Little face opposition Payson Water Company rate from Democrats Jim Holway and Sandra Kennedy. See Election, page 2A

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Leg flew. Woke up. Found DJ,” Tyler said. DJ was flown to a Flagstaff hospital where he lay in a coma for five days. “Once we saw the x-rays, all it was was head trauma,” Meier said. “There were no other broken bones, nothing else — so if he had had a helmet on he would still be here.” On July 31, DJ died. Tyler walked away with a sprained neck, but was otherwise unscathed physically. “I was thrown off the bike pretty far,” Tyler said. “It (the helmet) saved my life.” The family received an outpouring of support, many asking how they could help. Instead of flowers, the family decided to raise money to buy

In July, DJ Jacobs and Mackenzie Tyler came to Rim Country to hold a memorial for their son, Easton, who had died at just seven days old. The young couple invited friends and family to the forest just outside of Tonto Village and their favorite camping spot to help them say goodbye. “We have a spot that we come to fairly often, a real pretty spot … a commanding view of the Mogollon Rim,” said Derek Jacobs, DJ’s dad. “In fact for the past three years we called it ‘Good Times Camp,’” said Gail Meier, DJ’s step-mom. The family told friends to leave their quads and dirt bikes at home. One friend brought his quad, though, and on March 26, Jacobs, 25, invited Tyler, 20, to take a ride with him. “We had just spread Easton’s ashes so we were pretty upset, but being DJ, he was always happy even in hard times,” Tyler said. As they got ready to leave, the 8-year-old son of DJ’s best friend

ran up, handed Tyler a helmet, and “told me to put it on.” She complied. Derek meanwhile told the couple to stay back. “Wearing helmets was always an important rule,” Derek said. “And I was pretty adamant before they left that it was not a good idea to go. They didn’t have the appropriate gear on.” The couple took off and was riding Forest Service Road 29. DJ told Tyler he was glad they had come up and he was happy. He asked Tyler if she was having a good time too. “That was important to him,” Derek said. Half an hour into their ride, DJ lost control. “I don’t really remember how it happened, but he lost control.

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Volunteers scoured rough country near Young for a month before finding the body of a missing man.

The Payson Supply Line will officially close its doors at the end of 2014, ending the shipment of “care” packages to active duty military in Mideast war zones as of Oct. 25. Organizers Butch and Kathy Klein and Lud and Marian Kaftan request that no more donations be sent — monetary or goods. The Payson Supply Line has sent nearly 2,000 boxes with touches of home and goods unavailable from the military to service personnel for 10 years. When the line ends, organizers will donate remaining funds to

non-profit organizations that assist veterans, and give warehoused goods to local charities. The recipients of the funds and goods have not yet been determined, according to Butch. To thank the many individuals, clubs, organizations, churches and businesses that have made the operation a success, a special barbecue will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at the American Legion Hall, Post 69, 709 E. Highway 260, Payson. Throughout its decade of giving to those in the service in war zones, the American Legion has been one of the Payson Supply

Pine pulses with Fall Apple Festival, chili fest MAX FOSTER

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The pulsating vibe surrounding the Seventh Annual Fall Apple Festival, chili cook-off and antique show pleasantly surprised some first visitors to Pine. “This is a happening little town,” said Valley resident Larry Robb as he maneuvered his children through the crowd. Vendor George Avilla spent the weekend hawking fair-type concession food to hungry patrons. “I also work the Payson Rodeo, which is nice, but I enjoy this,” said the Surprise resident. “The people here really enjoy our fry bread.” Held Oct. 11 and 12 at the community center, the Pine Strawberry Business Community sponsored this event and several other arts and crafts festivals throughout the spring and summer. On Saturday, PSBC member Sheri Earp said, “We had good numbers and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.” A chili cook-off that began in the morning hours on Saturday, concluded about 1 p.m. with the popular “peoples’ choice” judging. For $4, visitors could sample the myriad of chili dishes and then cast a vote for their favorites. Max Foster photo

Pine’s Apple Festival and Chili Cook-off last weekend drew a happy crowd.

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according to wait staff at the Antlers Restaurant in Young, in fact, they were in last week, they said. A missing person poster for Roetken was posted on the front door of Antlers Wednesday along with a brief description: “Subject is an avid hiker and planned this trip as an ‘epic’ journey.” When Tonto Rim Search and Rescue volunteers (most older, retired adults) and Gila County Sheriff’s Office deputies found no signs of Roetken for days, they thought it might be a similar frustrating outcome as Tomasso. Some of the searchers even took to calling the area the Bermuda Triangle of Rim Country. The only thing searchers had to go on was the location of Roetken’s truck. It was found three-quarters of a mile down a narrow, rutted road. Roetken also called his mother and brother Sept. 4 around 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and reported he had made it to the top of a mountain, but didn’t say where he was.

From page 1A pass it on to someone else or give it back to Hellsgate. Hellsgate Chief Dave Bathke said the department is humbled and honored to collaborate with the family on the project. While the state has a helmet law for those under age 18, there is not one in place for adults. “Maybe this will get that message out there and maybe they will think twice,” Bathke said. To donate, visit any U.S. Bank or Wells Alexis Bechman/Roundup Fargo Bank and donate to the DJ Jacobs Memorial Helmet Fund. Or send checks to Derek Jacobs, Mackenzie Tyler and Gail Meier joined Chief David Bathke at a recent cereDJ Jacobs Memorial Helmet Fund, 2709 mony to make a donation of ATV helmets to the Hellsgate Fire Department in memory of DJ Jacobs. E. Arrowhead Trail, Gilbert, AZ 85297.

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find any clues soon, the search would be called off. When the search for Tomasso was called off, it left many searchers discouraged. “The reward for the volunteers is finding the individual,” he said. “When we didn’t find (Tomasso), you start scratching your head. But if they didn’t want to be found, they won’t be in this country.” But this search would end differently. Within an hour of looking, Darrell Floyd with TRSAR, came upon Roetken. It appears Roetken died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but the investigation is ongoing, Cronk said. For Floyd it was bittersweet. His wife of 47 years hadn’t wanted him to go out Wednesday, his fifth day on the search. Instead, she wanted him to stay home and rest. “I asked her if it was me out there (missing) what would she want other volunteers to do and she said, ‘OK, go.’” “But I told her I would be done by noon.” By 9:30 a.m., the search was over. “We want to find them and provide closure to the family,” said Dave Pirtle with TRSAR.

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A month later, on Oct. 6, hunters, who had spotted Roetken’s white Dodge pickup weeks earlier, saw it again in the same location and called it in, concerned a vehicle had sat in one spot for too long. Knowing Roetken might be found on the top of a mountain, Rodney Cronk, search organizer with the GCSO, sent crews out to search area peaks, but there are so many in the area, he knew it could take weeks to check them all. Roetken was reportedly a prospector, survivalist and hunter who liked to hike and could cover a lot of ground. He had no wife or kids and had left his job a week before he went missing. On Wednesday, Cronk sent crews out to an unnamed peak that volunteers had circled the base of earlier, but not the top. It was one of five remaining peaks crews had not yet checked. The searchers knew they had a lot working against them. In the last week, the area had received more than eight inches of rain, destroying any tracks or signs of Roetken’s course. Cronk worried that if volunteers didn’t

Susan Egan has been nicknamed “the Belle of Broadway” for her renowned performance as Belle in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and she is sharing her talents with Rim Country residents and visitors at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. Described as “dynamic, irresistible” and “a beacon of enchantment” (The Cleveland Plain Dealer), Egan will present a program of smash hits and amusing anecdotes from the Great White Way at Payson High School Auditorium as part of the Tonto Community Concert Association’s 2014-2015 season. Egan has earned acclaim in theater, film, television and music. She earned both Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for “Best Actress” as Belle in “Beauty and the Beast,” she appeared in the starring role of “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and played Broadway’s longest-running Sally Bowles in “Cabaret.” Egan has appeared with Carol Burnett (“Putting it Together”) and Tommy Tune (“Bye, Bye Birdie”). Film credits include the

voice of Meg in Disney’s “Hercules” and television appearances span from “House” and “NUMB3RS,” to “All My Children” and PBS “Great Performances.” She has taken her solo concert from coast to coast in more than 300 appearances. She concertizes regularly in intimate vocal/piano duo performances, with symphonies, including the Los Angeles and Hong Kong orchestra, and special events at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Egan has more than 40 recording credits for Disney, and six solo CDs. Her 2004 album “Coffee House” was awarded “Best Vocalist” by www.TalkingBroadway.com. Egan has also been “taking stage” in the educational arena and offering master classes at universities and conservatories across the country, including USC, Pepperdine, University of Miami, Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts, CSU Fullerton, Circle in the Square Acting Program and more than a dozen others. Single tickets are $35 as available. Children and students under the age of 18 will be admitted free when accompanied by

a ticket-holding adult. Season tickets to the Tonto Community Concert Association 2014-2015 season are still available for $90. For more information, visit the association website at www.tccarim .org or call (928) 478-4363 or (928) 474-4189.

Election probe From page 1A increases that doubled the monthly bill for many customers. Many of the interveners in the case felt the commissioners took the side of the company in the case. Forese and Little allegedly violated the portion of the Arizona Campaign Finance Law that requires candidates to report in a timely and accurate manner exactly what they spent on what. Several campaign sign vendors reported to the Arizona Capitol Times that the prices the two candidates paid came in far below market value.

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display. Don’t miss this chance to discover new ideas for the holiday season. Bookstore prices range from $4 to $1 for hardback books based on copyright dates. Stock changes rapidly, therefore, the savvy shopper stops by frequently. The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. For more information, visit the LFOP website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org.

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The 2014 Payson Art League ARToberFEST Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Sale opens from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center and continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19. The show features the works of 21 artists, both from the Rim Country and elsewhere in Arizona. Plan now to attend the show and be on the lookout for some great, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.

Love Letters read in Young The Pleasant Valley Historical Society’s annual benefit is at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the soceity’s museum in Young. The event features re-enactors Mary Brown and Don Shields reading the love letters between Arizona’s first governor, George W. P. Hunt and his wife, Helen Duett Ellison, the daughter of Rim Country pioneer Jesse Ellison. Admission is by donation. For details, call Karen Burke, (928) 462-3667; Wilma Haught, (928) 462-3293; or Carol Braswell, (928) 462-3661.

Family Movie Night Shepherd of the Pines is hosting Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17. See “Million Dollar Arm.” Based on a true story, in a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in India. As always, admission, popcorn and lemonade are free and everyone is welcome. Shepherd of the Pines is at 507 W. Wade Lane on the south side of the high school. For further information, please call (928) 474-5440 or go online to www.shepherofthepineslutheran.com/events.

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Faith Meets Medicine The Payson Christian Clinic will host its 7th annual conference, Faith Meets Medicine, Friday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 19. Medical professionals, students, clinic volunteers, and anyone interested is welcome to register and attend. More information and online registration is available at www.GodTalksRX.com. Speakers at the conference will be addressing how the parables of Jesus relate to providing whole person care. Breakout sessions include the ethics of integrating faith into the practice of medicine, how to take a Spiritual history, and medical missions. Please call the Payson Christian Clinic at (928) 468-2209 for additional information.

Sons of the American Revolution meeting The October meeting of Rim Country Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution is at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at Tiny’s Restaurant. The program will feature Sheila De Schaff, director of Planning and Development for the Town of Payson, she will be speaking about her position and the recently ratified General Plan for the Town of Payson. There will be no political discussion. Guests, and those interested in learning more about SAR, are welcome.

PATS hike Like to hike but not sure where to go? Join a free group hike on one of the PATS (Payson Area Trails System) and U.S. Forest Service routes. Be sure to wear hiking boots and bring water and walking sticks. Pre-registration is preferred, but can be done on-site.

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The 18th Annual Chili Supper, sponsored by PAWS in the Park, is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy. For just $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12, enjoy a tasty meal of chili, mac and cheese, salad, rolls and homemade bars and drinks. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Humane Society of Central Arizona, 605 W. Wilson Court; the Humane Society Boutique and Resale Shop at 510 W. Main St.; Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., or at the door. Trouble in Paradise will provide the evening’s music. There will be raffles and a silent auction as well.

The next hike is Saturday, Oct. 18. It will be from the Payson Golf Course on Country Club Drive heading south to the intersection with the Event Center/Oxbow trail. This is an easy in and out hike of 5 miles with a 350-ft. elevation change, including several undulations along the way. The trail is wide and well marked, but with several rocky stretches. Meet at 8:30 a.m. the trailhead, through the open gate across from the golf course where there is parking for about six to seven vehicles. The golf course parking lot is also available for use. The hike starts at 9 a.m.

Fishing 101 class Saturday The Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will hold its annual Fishing 101 class at Green Valley Park on Saturday, Oct. 18 for boys and girls in the first through fifth grades. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is $5. Parents are urged to stop by the Parks and Rec office at Green Valley Park by 5 p.m. today or call (928) 474-5242, ext. 7, or Tracy at (928) 9783659.

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Pet adoption event The Humane Society of Central Arizona will be teaming up with Petco in Fountain Hills this weekend for an adoption event. Come see some of the Society’s adorable adoptables at the Fountain Hills Petco, 16835 E. Shea Blvd. just off the Beeline Highway. The event is Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Good books for cold nights During the month of October, the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is featuring all hardback books at the amazing offer of “Buy 1… Get 2 Free.” As always, the two free books must be of equal or lesser value than the purchased book. This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on reading material for the cold winter days ahead. There is a rather large collection of videos priced at four for $1 during the entire month of October. These videos are in great condition and many are hard-to-find titles. Crafters who are anxious to get an early start on holiday projects will want to stop by soon. All year, volunteers put aside holiday craft books and now it’s time to put them on

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Payson meeting Monday, Oct. 20. The mission of Angel Flight West is to arrange free air transportation in response to health care and other compelling human needs. She is one of the command pilots for Angel Flight West and she will relate the stories of patients and pilots who fly with Angel Flight. The meeting is held in the library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Road, and will start with a short business meeting at 10 a.m., with the program at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to both the business meeting and the free, one-hour program. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call the library at (928) 474-9260.

Payson Amnesty hosts torture survivor and author Brazil has received a lot of positive buzz hosting the World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. But Brazil also has laws that protect torturers, grant immunity to armed forces and government members who committed political crimes in the 60s and 70s. Just this year, the Brazilian government ordered the destruction of poor neighborhoods to build new stadiums, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. Payson Amnesty International invites Rim residents to attend its monthly meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 to hear Karen Keilt, author of “The Parrot’s Perch,” discuss the current political climate in Brazil. She personally suffered torture at the hands of the Brazilian government. Payson Amnesty International meets at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 Easy St. For more information, contact Penny at (928) 978-1268.

Sheet sale benefits MHA A sale of sheets to benefit the Mogollon Health Alliance is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the main lobby of Payson Regional Medical Center. Twin sizes sell for $25 a set, all others sets are $39 each. Proceeds from the sale will go to support the many programs and scholarships offered by MHA. For more information, call (928) 472-2588.

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Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner The Knights of Columbus is serving a spaghetti dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19 in St. Philip’s Dining Hall. Dinner includes spaghetti with sausage, salad, coffee, lemonade, and dessert for $10 per person; pay at door. Public welcome and proceeds are for local charities.

Library Friends host speaker Local pilot and Registered Nurse Marie Fasano will speak to the community about her experiences flying humanitarian missions for Angel Flight and Flying Samaritans at the Library Friends of

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• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • ARToberFEST: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.at casino • Family Movie Night: 6:30 p.m., Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson, free

• Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • PATS hike: 8:30 a.m. to register, across from Payson Golf Course parking lot • ARToberFEST: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., casino • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pet adoption event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by the Humane Society of Central Arizona at Petco in Fountain Hills

• ARToberFEST continues: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., casino • Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Community Center • Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public • Spaghetti Dinner: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., St. Philip’s Parish Hall, $10 per plate

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Marie Fasano talks: 10:30 a.m., learn about Angel Flight program at the Payson Library • Payson Chaper of Amnesty International: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., hosts torture survivor and author, Payson United Methodist Church, 414 Easy St.

• Sheet sale: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., main lobby of PRMC to benefit Mogollon Health Alliance • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 4 • PAWS Chili Supper: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Payson Elks, 1206 N. Beeline Nov. 11 • Veterans Day Free Service: Desert Dentistry, 409 W. Main St.

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LOOKBACK • Oct. 19, 1958: In Brussels, Belgium, the World’s Fair closes after visits by 42 million people. The U.S. and Soviet exhibition halls were directly across from one another. While the Soviet exhibit centered on the technological accomplishments, the U.S. focused on voting booths, fashions and home furnishings. Both lost to Czechoslovakia for best exhibit. • Oct. 17, 1974: President Gerald Ford explains to Congress that he gave Richard Nixon a full pardon for all offenses against the United States in order to put the tragic and disruptive scandal behind all concerned. Ford’s decision was condemned and is thought to have contributed to his failure to win the 1976 presidential election. • Oct. 18, 1988: “Roseanne,” a television sitcom about a blue-collar American family starring the comedian Roseanne Barr, premieres on ABC. Barr’s portrayal of the loud, abrasive, overweight Roseanne Conner was a sharp contrast to the stereotypical TV housewife in the mold of “Leave It to Beaver’s” June Cleaver.

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ometimes these days, the front line seems impossibly far from the home front. For a decade, we have sent brave, dedicated men and women halfway around the world to risk their lives in defense of liberty. Most of us read the papers, heave a sigh and go on about our busy lives. Not so Butch and Kathy Klein, Lud and Marian Kaftan. Soon after our young heroes went to Afghanistan and Iraq, these selfless home-front heroes decided to put together bundles of food, books and other comforts of home and ship them off in 35-pound boxes. But one or two boxes didn’t seem enough. So they kept at it. An eventful decade later, they have shipped almost 2,000 boxes of donated items. But now, with the war finally winding down the Payson Supply Line will shut down. Butch, Kathy, Lud and Marian will throw a party with the help of the American Legion to thank their myriad of supporters. The free barbecue will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the American Legion Hall on Highway 260 from noon to 6 p.m. The Afghanistan conflict ranks as the longest war in our history. Many soldiers served four or five or six tours, accumulating scars inside and out. In Iraq and Afghanistan we lost nearly 18,000 dead and 50,000 wounded. Thanks to improved medical care, many young people survived wounds that would have killed them in any other war. But that means many came back with terrible injuries they must live with for the rest of their lives. The use of mines and explosives means that many service members suffered traumatic brain injuries as well, with long-term and unpredictable effects. So in the face of such trauma and damage, perhaps a 35-pound box of supplies and concern from home doesn’t seem like much. But it does matter — and not only to the thousands of soldiers in combat zones, making the best of their service in distant deserts in baffling countries. They felt a little lighter serving a country that strives still to protect, to serve, to live up to its ideals. But the long, selfless work of the Payson Supply Line means more even than that. It offered the weekly reminder that we do remember, we do honor that service, we do all yearn for their safe return. Butch and Kathy and Lud and Marian gave us all a chance to contribute to remember. You connected the front line with the home front with the supply line. And for that we’re deeply grateful. You have served your country well. God bless you.

Dark money corrupts he billows of dark money have shrouded the political battlefield, rolling over friend and foe, Republican and Democrat, like clouds of toxic mustard gas. Mind you, special interests and avaricious corporations have always bent the power of government to the protection of the interests of people with money. But that’s Democracy. People who get involved, spend money and look for their opportunity to always exert their influence. But in the end the power belongs to the people — who must periodically rise up and seek a new balance when the manipulation of the system grows too gross. In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court dramatically changed the rules by ruling that corporations have precisely the same political and free speech rights as human beings. The court swept away the restraints on political spending, although the crucial decision didn’t grapple with whether states and the federal government could at least require full disclosure of donors and spending. As a result of that decision, dark money has increasingly dominated the political process. This out-of-state, undisclosed, corrupting flood of special interest money is dominating the race for governor and most of the congressional races. Dark money linked to Arizona Public Service threatens to determine who gets elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Enacting tough new restrictions on dark money remains the single most urgent problem in politics. Both candidates for secretary of state say they support reforms that would require far more disclosure. We think former attorney general Terry Goddard’s approach seems more likely than former Sen. Michele Reagan’s suggestions — perhaps reflecting his experience as attorney general trying to cut off money laundering operations of drug cartels. Make no mistake, unrestrained dark money spending will do more harm to this country than the drug cartels could ever accomplish. The drug lords may bribe police officers — but the dark money will corrupt our entire system. So make sure you vote — and pay attention to the fine print on the ads. Don’t let the dark money lords corrupt the political system we have spent 200 years in building.

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Humans need the arts EDITOR: Every fall, voters think they have to make a tough decision — vote for a tax increase and/or pass an override to keep music and other arts programs in the school curriculum. It’s not a hard decision — humans need the arts. We need to sing and dance, to see beauty and hear sound that takes our soul places that words never can. Some of our presidents understood this too. In the third year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln ordered work to go ahead on the completion of the dome of the Capitol. When critics protested the diversion of labor and money from the prosecution of the war, Lincoln said, “If people see the Capitol going on, it is a sign that we intend this Union shall go on.” Franklin Roosevelt recalled this story in 1941 when, with the world in the blaze of war, he dedicated the National Gallery in Washington. And John Kennedy recalled both these stories when he asked for public support for the arts in 1962. “Lincoln and Roosevelt,” Kennedy said, “understood that the life of the arts, far from being an interruption, a distraction, in the life of the nation, is very close to the center of a nation’s purpose — and is a test of the quality of a nation’s civilization.” Our nation is not replenishing the artists or the audiences to assure the cultural future of our country. If we sacrifice the arts in favor of other sciences; if we treat them as frivolous pastimes for a select few; if we refuse to fund the symphony, the ballet, the theater, the galleries, the publishing houses — then we will be doing so at the peril of our own society and at the cost of our own humanity. Mike Buskirk

Letter writer mistaken about Democrats EDITOR: This is directed at a recent letter claiming Democrats are a growing class of parasites? I thought we had gotten beyond the name calling a while back, but obviously not. I believe that the illegal aliens should pay their fair share, just like everyone else and I’m sure if Congress could have been in Washington more than 118 days, they would have been able to work on a solution to this. You seem to think that President Obama is supposed to have all the answers to this problem. If the letter writer is so smart, how would you go about dealing with this problem? Let’s take gunning down all the people who aren’t legally supposed to be here off the table, shall we, now come up with something reasonable. Tough isn’t it? Abortion ... that’s a decision a woman makes about her own body ... It’s hers and hers alone ... not yours and not the government. Wow, you are cold-hearted. What makes you think that everyone on food stamps or welfare are healthy, capable people? Have you taken a survey or just gotten your information off of Fox

News? You never know, you may be one of those healthy, capable people, who need a helping hand someday, but I suspect your arrogance and pride would keep you from asking for help. When, wow, you are so far gone that I’m not even going to address your last question. Now, let’s get down to brass tacks, shall we. I am a Democrat and proud of it. And, I am sick and tired of people like you throwing half-truths and hearsay in my face. I had a doctor, and I use that term loosely, wag his finger in my face, about an inch from my nose and bellowed, “It’s you, you’re the reason this country is in the shape it’s in!” Really? I thought there was another party involved and yet it is my fault because I am a Democrat? So, back off on your TV time with Fox News and watch something more up your alley, like “Duck Dynasty,” I think you may see eye to eye with those guys. Jeannette Sindik

Elect those with reasonable approach EDITOR: Americans pretty much agree on the importance of the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms. Americans also agree (70 percent at the last survey) there must be a reasonable approach which will support that right while providing common sense protection. Even with 70 percent of our population, including gun owners, wanting a carefully thought out approach to gun safety, our current Legislative District 6 representative took radical positions and refused to address the problem, basically endangering our neighbors’ lives and ours. There are ways to solve these problems, but due to the inflexibility of Barton and Thorpe nothing will happen unless we make some changes. I personally pledge to help find some reasonable accommodation to protect our children and vulnerable adults. I believe that electing Lanny Morrison and Tom O’Halleran will provide the leadership to do that. Edward Freeman

Getting gouged at the pump EDITOR: Payson drivers are getting screwed every time they fill up their gas tank in Payson. This is a follow-up to a recent letter to the editor complaining about the high price of gasoline in town. Yesterday, gasoline prices at all major stations in Payson ranged between $3.42 and $3.53/gallon for regular gas (forget the 9/10ths). Yet in the high rent district of Scottsdale, regular gasoline can be had for $3.35/gallon. And a few miles west, I filled my gas tank for under $3.10/gallon. We just returned from a three-week, 4,000mile trip to the Midwest and never paid as much for a gallon of gas as Payson stations charge (we even paid under $3/gallon a couple of times!). The price of crude oil has gone down 20 per-

cent in the past four months and accounts for about 70 percent of the cost of gasoline. Yet the prices our local gas stations have been charging us have gone down a piddling 2 percent. How long will our local gas stations keep gouging us? (Answer: As long as they can.) If you need to go down to the Valley, make sure your gas tank is less than a quarter full. It’s time to show our local station owners/managers that greed doesn’t pay. Larry Brophy

Intelligent, experienced leadership needed EDITOR: When HB 2587 concerning cruelty to animals was brought up in the Arizona Legislature by Brenda Barton, it was strenuously opposed by ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and even by Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Her bill would have stripped thousands of law enforcement officers of their duty to enforce animal cruelty laws. It also would have made it virtually impossible to gather sufficient evidence to prosecute animal cruelty. When a public outcry protested her action and forced the death of her bill, she simply acknowledged that she did not know every element of her own bill. Don’t you wonder where that bill came from? That’s the kind of legislator she has been. We don’t need this from someone in our Legislature who is supposed to be a thoughtful and responsible lawmaker. We need a change. I have gone to hear candidates speak and read their positions on the issues. I believe that Lanny Morrison will provide intelligent and experienced leadership as our representative. I encourage you to join me in voting for Lanny Morrison. Marilyn Decker

Fed up with ASU’s changing demands EDITOR: Every time I read another article about the ASU campus, I think of the Peanuts cartoons with Lucy, Charlie Brown and the football. In Payson’s case, Lucy is ASU, Charlie Brown is the Rim Country Educational Alliance, and an ASU campus in Payson is the football. Personally, I am fed up with ASU. Every time Payson satisfies its list of wants, they add a new want. Now it is the 33 acres that were never in the deal. I don’t like ASU’s tactics and have lost all respect for them. I would like to see a college campus in Payson, but do not want it to be ASU. Carol Stanton

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Love letters Goddard vows reading in Young Wants secretary of BY

TERESA MCQUERREY

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The annual benefit for the Pleasant Valley Historical Society features a reading of love letters between the first governor of Arizona and the woman he courted for 14 years — the daughter of a Rim Country pioneer. The event is at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Pleasant Valley Historical Society Museum in Young with admission by donation. Re-enactors Mary Brown and Don Shields will read the letters exchanged by George W.P. Hunt and Helen Duett Ellison, the daughter of Rim Country pioneer Jesse Ellison. Brown has written a book, “Helen Duett Ellison Hunt,” published in 2013. She is a native of Douglas, Ariz., attended Northern Arizona University and taught in Flagstaff schools for 38 years. Upon retirement she became a seasonal ranger specialist at Riordan Mansion State Park in Flagstaff. Shields is a “doppelganger” for Hunt. A native of Illinois, he has had careers in teaching, coaching and broadcasting and now gives tours and greets visitors at the Arizona Capitol Museum. To learn more about Saturday’s program, contact Karen Burke, (928) 462-3667; Wilma Haught, (928) 462-3293; or Carol Braswell, (928) 462-3661.

IRS phone scam alleges tax debt BY

ALEXIS BECHMAN

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Police are warning residents about a new scam. Callers claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service have phoned several Rim Country homeowners this week saying they owe back taxes. The caller instructs the resident to send a check immediately or they will call the local authorities, the Payson Police, and have them pay the person a visit. One scammer told a woman to send more than $3,000 or the police would be at her door shortly. “Since the woman knew she didn’t owe any taxes, she promptly called me,” said Police Chief Don Engler. Engler warned residents to be extra careful if someone calls demanding money. Call the PPD at (928) 474-5177 if you believe you have been the victim of a scam.

to shine light on dark money

state’s office to push for more disclosure BY

PETE ALESHIRE

ROUNDUP EDITOR

Secretary of state candidate Terry Goddard brought his crusade against political “dark money” to Rim Country Thursday, with a local radio show appearance and interview. Independent expenditure groups have flooded races locally and nationally with money from unrevealed donors. The outside money in the general election is playing a big role in the governor’s race and in an up-for-grabs congressional seat. It has also played a big role in the campaign for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Goddard, a former state attorney general and mayor of Phoenix, has made the passage of state laws forcing greater disclosure of the sources of dark money a cornerstone of his campaign. He’s running against Republican lawmaker Michele Reagan, who sponsored some bills that would have required some additional disclosure of dark money spending and sources. However, she has put her major emphasis on preventing voter fraud by cracking down on who can cast mail-in ballots and who can turn in the sealed mail-in ballots at the polls. She also wants tighter rules that would more quickly purge people on the mail-in voting rolls. Hispanic voter groups objected to a previous legislative effort to impose such restrictions and gathered enough signatures to repeal a whole bundle of changes. The Legislature then repealed the laws to thwart the ballot measure. Reagan wants to bring some elements of those changes back to prevent voter fraud. Hispanic groups say it’s really aimed at “suppressing” voting by minorities. Goddard in Rim Country Thursday said the secretary of state’s office can serve as a watchdog and voter advocate. Goddard said the rush of hidden money into politics represented a new form of “money laundering.” During his eight years as state attorney general, Goddard said he focused on preventing money laundering by drug cartels. “It’s very hard for you and me as citizens to figure out who’s giving how much to whom. First thing I want to do is reform that so we know exactly who is calling some of these shots. Lobbyists and business should have a chance to be heard, but not a chance to run the show. We need a bigger representation at the Legislature — that’s who we elect to office. If it’s not going to be the legislators, then it has to be the statewide officials. Folks feel people being elected to public office are not being responsive.” Goddard has advocated a series of reforms to impose more disclosure requirements on the inde-

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pendent expenditure groups unleashed by a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2010 that essentially gave corporations and interest groups unrestricted free speech rights. The rules allow groups to spend as much money on politics as they want without disclosing the source of the money, providing they set up a nonprofit group whose purpose is education. Sen. Reagan’s bill would have made it illegal for corporations to transfer money to such groups without revealing the source of the money, but that bill died in the Legislature. Goddard wants to adopt California-style rules, which would require any group that runs ads or prints materials that mention any candidates name to file as a political committee and reveal its spending and source of money. The Citizen’s United decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that unleashed the era of dark money didn’t address the issue of disclosure of money sources. Dark money has dominated many key races this year. For instance, outside groups have spent millions in Congressional District 1, which includes southern Gila County. Incumbent Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick faces a challenge from Republican state House Speaker Andy Tobin. She started off with a big financial advantage from money donated directly to her campaign, but independent expenditure groups have spent millions attacking her to boost Tobin. Kirkpatrick has benefited from spending buy outside groups on the Democratic side, but to a much lesser extent. The outside groups have also contributed heavily to the Arizona governor’s race, mostly to attack Democrat Fred DuVal. Outside groups, including some linked to the billionaire activist Koch brothers, spent nearly $1.7 million to help Ducey win the Republican primary. The same groups have so far spent another $4.8 million to boost Ducey in the general election, according to a summary published in the Arizona Capitol Times.

That includes about $2.2 million from the Republican Governor’s Association. By contrast, independent expenditure groups have spent about $500,000 to help DuVal, including $100,000 from the Democratic Governor’s Association. Press attention has also focused on the impact of dark money spending in the campaign for seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission. The Arizona Free Enterprise Club spent heavily to help Republicans Forese and Doug Little defeat foes Lucy Mason and Veron Parker. Political observers believe most of the money came from Arizona Public Service, the giant utility regulated by the corporation commission. The dark money spending amounted to 10 times as much as the candidates themselves spent. Forese and Little now face Democrats Jim Holway and Sandra Kennedy. Holway and Kennedy both want to increase incentives for the development of alternative energy, like solar and wind power. APS fought to limit incentives previously and Forese and Little have both supported that position. Little and Forese both say they have no connection to the American Free Enterprise Club or to APS, but the group won’t reveal its funding sources. Goddard said only strict new regulations will enable voters to determine what corporations and interest groups are influencing elections. “I was enjoying my life in the private sector,” said Goddard in his Rim Country appearance, “but I came off the bench to run this campaign for secretary of state because I thought people’s rights were being trampled on — independent voters particularly. I thought maybe I could do something about it. I’m a prosecutor by profession — I spent a lot of time going after the money launderers for the cartels. When I looked at the dark money phenomenon — I thought, that’s money laundering. You’re trying to hide the source of the funding.”

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Scoreboard shoot-out! Expect Longhorns, Lobos to light it up in tonight’s Section 5 showdown

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Payson’s Korben White (59), Chris Perry (57) and Trey Glasscock pursue Fountain Hills quarterback Luke McDermott during the Longhorns’ 56-28 homecoming win on Oct. 3. Payson’s defense is coming off its first shutout in two years, but faces its stiffest test of the season against a Snowflake offense averaging 41.7 points a game. BY

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ROUNDUP SPORTS EDITOR

against a Wickenburg team that’s gone 1-5 since that big opening night win and stands at No. 22 in the power rankings. A win tonight would not only put the Horns in the driver’s seat for their first section/region crown in six years, it would also likely vault them up the power rankings and leave them in great position to host a firstround state playoff game. The five section champions earn automatic postseason berths, with the other 11 at-large qualifiers determined by the power rankings. The top eight seeds host first-round games. And the second-round or quarterfinal games will also be played at the high seeds. All state tournament games will be played on Saturdays, beginning Nov. 8. The semifinal site hasn’t been determined, but the championship game is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 29 at Phoenix North Canyon High School. The Lobos have won four in a row against the Longhorns since PHS won 52-15 at Snowflake in 2008. Snowflake beat Payson 31-0 at Snowflake in 2009, 14-7 at

Payson in 2010, 43-8 at Snowflake in the opening round of the 2012 Division 4 state playoffs, and 57-20 at Snowflake last year. It should be an offensive shoot-out as Snowflake enters the game averaging 41.7 points and Payson 38.9. The Longhorns are allowing an average of 24.0 points, while the Lobos are surrendering 14.9. Snowflake has rushed the ball 280 times and passed it 100 times. Trevor McCray leads the Lobos’ rushing attack with 91 carries for 624 yards (6.9 avg.) and six touchdowns. Drew Schneider has 394 yards and six TDs on 41 totes (9.6 avg.). Tyler Claridge has completed 58 of 94 passes (62 percent) for 814 yards, seven TDs and three interceptions. Tight end Travis Flake (6-4, 190) leads with 16 receptions for 315 yards (19.7) and two TDs, McCray has 11 catches for 148 yards (13.5) and one TD, Zach Solomon 12 receptions for 118 yards (9.8) and Lane Penrod seven grabs for 123 yards

As the great Neil Young wrote, tonight’s the night. He wasn’t writing about Payson’s 2014 football season, but the title song from his 1975 album couldn’t be more fitting for the Longhorns heading into tonight’s 7 o’clock showdown with Snowflake at PHS. At 5-2, the Horns have already topped last year’s 4-7 record. One more win in their final three games guarantees them only their second winning season in six years. And a victory over the Lobos would leave the Longhorns alone in first place in Division 4’s Section 5. Snowflake and Payson enter the game tied atop the standings at 2-0 with three games left. Defending state champion Blue Ridge (34, 1-1) and Show Low (3-4, 1-1) are clearly not the powerhouses they’ve been most years. PHS plays at Blue Ridge, which is No. 15 in this week’s Division 4 power rankings,

next week before closing the regular season at Payson against No. 16 Show Low on Halloween night. Payson, which moved up a spot to No. 10 in the Division 4 power rankings after last week’s 48-0 win at Globe, enters the game on a four-game winning streak, its longest since going 14-0 in 2008. But none of those victories came against a team like Snowflake, which rolls into the contest at 61 and at No. 3 in the power rankings behind only No. 1 Chandler Seton Catholic and No. 2 Sahuarita. The Lobos have also won four straight since suffering their only loss 23-14 against Seton at Snowflake in Week 3. Snowflake whipped Blue Ridge 50-10 in the section opener then won 63-29 at Fountain Hills last week. Payson beat Fountain Hills 56-28 on homecoming two weeks ago. The Longhorns’ five victories have come against No. 11 Page (4-3), No. 12 Fountain Hills (3-4), No. 27 Globe (2-5), No. 28 Glendale (1-6) and St. Johns, which is 4-4 in Division 5. One of their two losses came

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ACS Rankings The Arizona Comparison System Media/Computer Prep Football Rankings. Last week’s ranking in parenthesis followed by record. Division 4 1. Seton Catholic (1) 7-0 2. Sahuarita (2) 8-0 3. River Valley (4) 6-1 4. Snowflake (5) 6-1 5. Coolidge (3) 6-1 6. Estrella Foothills (7) 5-2 7. Safford (NR) 5-2 8. Parker (10) 6-1 9. Payson (NR) 5-2 10. Combs (8) 5-2 Others receiving votes: Show Low (6) 3-4, Winslow 43, Santa Rita 5-2, Florence 4-3, Blue Ridge 3-4 Dropped out: Walden Grove (9) 4-3

PHS boys beat Jacobo speaks universal language of soccer No. 5 Holbrook Spanish-speaking senior a goal-scoring machine for Longhorns BY

KEITH MORRIS

ROUNDUP SPORTS EDITOR

Life isn’t easy for Javier Jacobo, until he steps onto the soccer field, that is. As a Spanish-speaking American citizen, who was born in California and spent most of his life in Mexico before returning to this country several months ago with his stepfather, who has raised him since he was 7, the Payson High senior struggles to understand his teachers, most of his classmates and teammates, as well as his coach. But language is no barrier on the field, where his experience and talent takes over Javier Jacobo and he seems to gel with his Longhorn teammates. Jacobo has been an offensive force for a Payson team that was No. 2 in the state power rankings entering Thursday’s home finale against Thunderbird Adventist with a 9-1 record. He certainly knows how to celebrate goals like any American kid, thrusting his fist into the air after burying the ball in the net as he did twice to give Payson an early 2-0 lead in a 4-0 victory over perennial powerhouse Blue Ridge on Oct. 7 at Rumsey Park. He also drew an assist on the third goal. And the 6-foot-3, 178-pound forward followed that performance up with three more goals in a 4-1 victory at Camp Verde on Oct. 9 and two more goals in a 3-2 win over No. 5 Holbrook (8-2) on Tuesday. “He’s a phenomenal player,” said PHS head coach Chris Avakian. In addition to scoring goals in bunches, he also sets up teammates for scoring opportunities. But

Avakian said he’d like to see him kick the ball back out to his teammates a little more because a number of defenders usually move in to defend Jacobo when he gets deep into enemy territory, leaving other Longhorns open. “He likes to take the ball to the hole and put it in,” Avakian said. “We try to get him to pass because they collapse on him, three, four defenders at once.” Teammates Jesus Carrasco, Pedro Chavez, Felix Cruz, Gabe Hernandez, Gerardo Moceri, Christian Osorio, Jesus Robles and Francisco Valenzuela help Jacobo with translations. At least one of those teammates is with him in each of his six classes to help him understand his teacher and visa versa. He also Javier Jacobo uses a computer that translates from English to Spanish. “I feel good to have (my dual language teammates) around,” he said

through Osorio. “I’ve actually been here for seven or eight months, so I know what people are saying and I feel pretty good about breaking it down and understanding it, but I don’t speak or understand it fluently.” He said he enjoys being part of the team because his teammates treat him like a friend and make him feel like he’s part of the family. “We all get along perfectly fine, even though I don’t speak English that well,” he said through Osorio. “Even though they know nothing whatsoever in Spanish, they still try to greet me in Spanish every day,” he said with a smile, adding that he enjoys their attempts to communicate in his native tongue. He hopes to have an opportunity to continue onto college in the United States. He said he has a large family in Sonora, Mexico who will be proud of him if he is able to graduate from college here. “Every day I speak with them over the phone,” he said. He said he’s been playing soccer since the age of 3 or 4 and that the team he played for in Mexico was similar to the Longhorns. He said his Mexican team reached the semifinals for the first time in school history. He hopes to help Payson get even further this season. “He said this Payson High team is exactly the same team that he had there (in Mexico), except the students speak English and Spanish (here),” Osorio said. “So, he feels good about it. And this team is barely getting started (in its attempt) to go into the semifinals.”

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Payson’s No. 2-ranked boys soccer team found itself trailing for the second consecutive game when No. 5 Holbrook slipped a goal into the net in the first five minutes of Tuesday night’s game at Rumsey Park. And, just like they did against Arizona College Prep three days earlier, the Longhorns rallied for a 3-2 victory, answering with three goals to take a 3-1 halftime lead before the Roadrunners (8-2) tallied the only score of the second half. Payson (9-1 overall, 4-0 Section 3) trailed only defending state champion Chino Valley in the Division 4 power rankings (as of Wednesday). The Cougars handed the Horns their only non-tournament loss, 4-1 at Payson on Sept. 18. That game didn’t count in the Section 3 standings. Thursday’s season finale at Chino Valley will and should decide the section championship. Javier Jacobo scored two goals and Spencer Herrera one to power PHS to Tuesday’s triumph. “We dominated the game, except for about a 10- to 15-minute span in the second half,” said coach Chris Avakian. “They scored in the first five minutes on a defensive breakdown in front of our net. So we knew we had 75 minutes to get it back and we outplayed them in every aspect of the game.” PHS was scheduled to close the home schedule against Thunderbird Adventist on Thursday before getting its final tune-up for the 3 p.m. Thursday rematch with Chino Valley at Flagstaff Northland Prep at noon on Saturday. CORRECTION

Payson’s boys soccer team beat Blue Ridge in Lakeside in 2002. Stories running in both the Oct. 10 and Oct. 14th editions of the Roundup incorrectly said the Longhorns’ 4-0 victory over the Yellow Jackets on Oct. 7 was believed to be the first in program history.

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Haught and Hall lasso awards BY

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ing toughness and passing make them very difficult to beat.” The Longhorns, who were without three starters with Tessa Hintze (knee) out for the season and two others on fall break vacation, slipped to No. 18 in the

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Division 3 power rankings by Wednesday. The top 16 teams qualify for the state tournament. Stonebrink marveled at how his short-handed team battled the 11th-ranked Panthers (9-3) after a 3-1 loss to them in Flagstaff last month. “I can’t say enough about this team,” the coach said. “They were extremely short-handed, playing one of the top teams in the state, fighting for their playoff lives. They didn’t win, but they pushed Coconino to five, and gave them

all they could handle. “I was extremely proud of this team.” To fill in for the missing players, libero Klara Sorensen switched to the front row, McKenna Crank took over at libero and Taryn North played Crank’s regular back row position. Brie Harrison took Hintze’s spot at middle hitter. Payson’s JV team beat Coconino 25-19, 25-16 and the PHS freshman squad won 25-20, 27-25.

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Short-handed spikers push Coconino to 5 sets Payson’s volleyball team pushed Flagstaff Coconino to five sets before falling 25-22, 16-25, 25-21, 19-25, 6-15 at home on Monday. “Tonight’s game fell into the ‘must win’ category,” said PHS coach Arnold Stonebrink. “A win would greatly enhance our state chances; and a loss would diminish them, making us have to rely on other teams to come through for us and pull a few upsets. “Coconino is one of the top teams in the state; their great height, and their increased serv-

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percent) for 869 yards, 12 TDs and three interceptions. What makes the Longhorns so difficult to defend is that defenses can’t key on Davis because fellow junior Wyatt Chapman is just as big a threat. The speedy tailback has rushed 101 times for 874 yards (8.7) and nine TDs and caught 13 passes for 262 yards (26.2) and four scores. Matt Davis also has 13 catches for 243 yards

(18.7) and six TDs, Ruben Estrada nine receptions for 215 yards (23.9) and two TDs and Bowen Sweeney eight catches for 135 yards (16.9) and a TD. Taran Sarnowski leads an improving PHS defense, which posted its first shutout in two years a week ago, with 69 tackles. Sweeney has 55 and Dalton Brunson 40, to go with four sacks. Estrada has 36 tackles and Trey Glasscock 35, including three sacks.

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aroundthe rim Remember, P-S students go to PHS Pine and Strawberry taxpayers are not eligible to vote in the upcoming Payson Unified School District’s override or school board elections because we do not live within school district boundaries. But those of us who live at the base of the Mogollon Rim should have a strong interest in the outcome of both elections since secondary school students from both our towns attend Payson High. Over the years, there have been many fine Pine and Strawberry students who left our local elementary school to build on their education at Payson High and go on to enjoy very successful lives. For our local students to continue their tradition of excellence at PHS, they’ll need the same opportunities their predecessors enjoyed. Which means PHS must offer strong academic and extracurricular programs coupled with a climate conducive to learning. It is no secret that PHS, and the entire district for that matter, has experienced some hiccups in the past several years mostly due to some abhorrent decisions by certain school board members, questionable administrative promotions and dubious decisions, especially financial, by former superintendents. Max Foster photo Although I have no vote in the upcoming budget The inaugural Wine Around the Library event to benefit the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine override, I am lobbying my friends in Payson to cast Oct. 11 enjoyed the appreciation of a nice crowd of folks who were treated to wine, cheese and a yes vote. After spending 20 years teaching and coaching in chocolates. PUSD, I know firsthand the district is capable of proThe movie stars Angelina Jolie as a Disney villainples for young people. viding students with top-notch secondary school eduOh, by the way, both graduated from Payson High ess character. The film is a live action re-imagining of cations. Walt Disney’s 1959 animated film “Sleeping Beauty.” School. My optimism over PHS’s future is fueled by the Refreshments will be served, but children are presence of superintendent, Dr. Greg Wyman and the Twin triumphs asked to bring their own pillow so as to be comfortpresence of at least two school board candidates, Both the Seventh Annual Fall Apple Festival and able on the floor. Sheila DeSchaaf and Angie Prock, who appear to Waer asks moviegoers to show up early because have the best interest of students and teachers at the first-ever Wine Around the Library benefits held fire codes limit the number of persons who can be in last weekend were huge hits thanks to the commitheart. the library during a given time. In the past some late Everything I have heard about Dr. Wyman is posi- ment and hard work of the many volunteers who arriving children have had to be turned away. helped stage both. tive. Acquaintances in Snowflake, where he Most importantly, the two generated Turkey time was formerly a superintendent laud him as much-needed income that will benefit Pinedoes my son, Gerry, a teacher at Tempe RATTLIN’ Those hard-working volunteers at the Pine Strawberry residents. THE RIM Desert Vista High School. There, Gerry All money earned during the Apple Strawberry Food Bank are encouraging local resiworked alongside Dr. Wyman and praises Festival and the others held earlier this dents to help provide Thanksgiving and Christmas him as an innovative and dedicated adminissummer stays in our two towns. The $650 meals to the less fortunate by donating frozen trator. earned during the chili cook-off is being turkeys. Those who follow Pine resident Tom The birds, ideally 10 to 16 pounds, can be dropped donated to the Pine Strawberry Health Garrett’s “I’m Listening” blog on the Payson off at the Ponderosa Market where they will be stored Clinic. Roundup’s website probably have noticed The money earned during the very well in a freezer until holiday distributions. there has been harsh criticism of the overThe turkey donations free up food bank money to received Wine Around the Library benefit ride and the district from a disgruntled forpurchase other food items. will be used to fund library activities. mer PHS teacher, who went so far as to Max Foster As always, other foods and cash donations are Gila County recently cut the funds it accuse underpaid and overworked coaches receives and Library Manager Becky Waer, always welcome. of “double dipping” because they accept a “We are so blessed by the residents of our two her staff, volunteers and the support group Library small stipend for their extracurricular work. small towns who are generous to a fault in helping Friends are shouldering much of the financial burAnother frequent blogger says she adamantly others in our communities who need a little extra den of keeping doors open. opposes the override and guarantees her no vote. help and we thank you and thank God for your carThose who read Garrett’s blog should take time to Classes resume ing spirit,” read a press release from the volunteers. absorb former Payson High and Payson Elementary Pine Strawberry School students and teachers School Principal Roy Sandoval’s heartfelt contribuTrail work return to class Monday, Oct. 20 following a two-week tions. Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee volI’ve known Roy since we both arrived in the dis- fall break. The school governing board will meet at 4:30 p.m., unteers will be working weekends to improve the trict in 1985, he a first-year teacher and me a 17-year Rim View Trail section of the Arizona Loop. veteran. Over the years, I’ve admired his integrity, Monday, Oct. 20. The school’s annual fall festival will be held at 5:30 The schedule: personal fortitude and unwavering character. • 8 a.m. to noon, tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 18 — Roy didn’t leave the district under the best of cir- p.m., Friday, Oct. 31. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, school will be dismissed at This has been designated “A major work event” on cumstances, but he harbors no ill will for the injus11:30 a.m. for teacher in service training. the Rim View Trail. Lunch and snacks will be providtices done him. ed by the Pine Strawberry Fuel Committee. In fact, he’s cast aside what some could have Big screen treat Volunteers should bring their own water. turned into a case of sour grapes and says he and his • 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 25 — Work continThe Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library’s “Movie wife, Sylvia, will both vote yes. Although I respect voters’ right to oppose the Madness” continues at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5 ues on the Rim View Trail. Volunteers should bring override, it is imperative constructive attitudes like with the show of the Disney movie “Maleficent” it is their own lunch, snacks and water and meet at the Pine Trailhead south of town. his and Sylvia’s be applauded and set forth as exam- rated PG and is one hour and 36 minutes in length.

Autumn storm puts damper on Hellsgate event The lightning and thunderstorm last Thursday evening resulted in a downpour. My husband and son and I were coming back from the open house at the Hellsgate Fire Station in Star Valley when the sky opened up with small hailstones and a deluge of rain. As we were THE driving home around 6 p.m., the VILLAGE rain came down so hard, the highway was almost invisible. Luckily, the vehicles were going slow enough that all the cars followed one another in a slow trek to Tonto Village and beyond. I have no idea how much rain fell — it seemed like quite a bit. Janet Hellsgate Fire Department Snyder The open house at the Star Valley station turned out to be a success in spite of the rain. There were many spectators who came to watch the vehicle extrication demonstrated by the Hellsgate Fire crew. There were other activities such as a bouncy house for the kids, and face painting by Anyssa Collins. Walgreens was also on hand to administer flu shots; Jeff Shaw and his wife Kara had a very busy time handing out free hot dogs, soda, water and chips. The Fireflies set up a table to sell the famous Hellsgate T-shirts and caps. The kids also had a chance to handle a fire extinguisher and put out a fire. The climax of the evening was seeing a vehicle

fire extinguished by the firefighters. The rain put a bit of a damper on the festivities, but the whole evening was a success. The Hellsgate firefighter crews wish to thank the sponsors of the event: Pepsi of Payson, Walgreens, John Armstrong Investments, Carl’s Towing, Star Valley Veterinary Clinic, Rim Country Power Sports, Payson General Rental Center, Montezuma Hay Sales and Air Evac Helicopter Services/PHI Medical, which provided an exciting helicopter landing and takeoff. The Home Depot in Payson will sponsor a Fire Safety Fair in its north parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. Hellsgate firefighters will be on hand to demonstrate the fire extinguisher training prop. The fair is free to the public. Free burn permits are available at the Star Valley station from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The permits are valid for seven days and allow burning from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thoughtless visitors not welcome

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leave a campfire while the pit is still hot. Make sure a hand to the embers is cold. It turned out that one of the residents had a shovel and put dirt and stones on the fires. Why do the visitors to our forest abuse the privilege of using our campgrounds? If there is a next time, license plate numbers will be written down. The Fireflies will be holding a get-together starting at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 at Mazatzal Casino for the last meeting of the year. The Fireflies will have no meetings or events until April 2015. All Fireflies are to wear their Fireflies T-shirt to the gathering. Birthdays

Hellsgate firefighter Bobbi Doss starts off this next week with a birthday on Oct. 22. Bobbi has been abroad for a few weeks, having a great time, but she will be returning this week in time for her birthday celebration. My granddaughter, Bethany McGrew of Yuma adds another candle to her birthday cake for her 28th birthday on Oct. 23. Karen Ochsenbien, sister of Tonto Village II’s Rita Spalink will celebrate her big day on Oct. 25. Three cheers to the three of you on your birthday and another year to make great memories. Double D Doings

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Things my pets taught me, Part 3 Though Lolly and I always talked about having a dog around the house, it never happened. It always seemed like a shame because I lived my first 21 years of life with a little fox terrier named Duke, and even during our Air Force years Lolly and I always wanted a pet. But we could never have one because they either had to be given away when moving to or from overseas or had to be shipped and kept in spirit-breaking quarantine for weeks. And so it came as a surprise to us that the first pet that came into our lives when we left the Air Force was a small white furry lady named Fluffy, who — believe it or not — taught me to talk cat. Yes, Fluffy actually talked. She would make a “gargling” sort of sound in her throat. Depending on whether it was slow or fast, long or short, or started from a low tone and went to a high one, or vice versa, you could always tell what she meant. A short high tone meant, “I am curious about something.” It sounded very much like the tone you and I use when we say, “Well, I’ll be!” A longer tone, going from YOUR TURN low to high meant, “I am asking a question.” It was up to us to figure out what the question was, but it was usually easy. A very long rising tone in two parts, meant, “I am very curious!” There were about four other Tom Garrett things she said, but for a long time I had no clue she was talking. Know what I mean, Johnny? Dumb humans! I found out she was talking when we went over to a friend’s house in Natchitoches and sat down in their living room for the first time. Their cat came in the room, a cat I had never seen in my life. For no particular reason, I sounded the “I am asking a question” voice and it came running across the room, jumped in my lap, and looked up at me in sheer amazement. In a few minutes we were good buddies, talking back and forth. Our friends were amazed too. They told us their cat had never before gone to a stranger. But the most amazed person was me. I didn’t know I could talk cat. Shoot! I didn’t know that cats could talk cat! And that goes for just about any cat, although some of them tend to just meow. Even feral cats up here in Pine will often — not always — stop and turn toward me when I say something. And if I am lucky, and they are not too afraid of humans, they will accept a handout after a couple of encounters with what they probably see as the only educated human around. Same goes for squirrels, and partially for birds. They don’t respond to cat, of course, but a quiet voice and some very careful, and very unintrusive, body language will as often as not get a squirrel to come right up to you. And birds, though they rarely approach, don’t fly away. Yeah, I know; I’m nuts, but I’m enjoying myself so what the hell? Fluffy lived from 1973 to 1989, 16 of the best years we ever had. While she was alive a string of cats made their way into our home and our lives. Smokey jumped our back fence in Port Arthur, Texas, mixed in with Fluffy and her brother Panther, and joined the crew. Smokey was a card. She had eyes like a hawk. Back in the 173 percent humidity of Port Arthur, fleas from outside were always coming inside. Smokey would see one with those incredible eyes of hers, and we would see her do a four-footed leap into the air over it, after which said flea had to be very fast to escape me and a spray can. Cocoa was born across the street in Phoenix. He strolled across the street one day, trotted through the front door when Lolly opened it, eyed us, approved, and more or less said, “Here I am.” My youngest son finished college and went off to San Francisco, set up housekeeping, got a cat, decided California was not his place, came back to Mesa, and let us keep Tabitha for a while. “A while” ran from 1989 to 2001. They’re all gone now. Cocoa was the last — in 2004. No, we won’t get any more pets. It wouldn’t be right. I am 82 now and Lolly is 79, and even though cats and dogs don’t live all that long, any pet we got would no doubt outlive us. We just couldn’t do that to an animal. But there’s a big old squirrel that comes around all the time. We have a nice understanding. He loves peanuts and Ritz crackers and I have a large supply of each. He hasn’t brought any of his family members around yet, but I expect that one of these days ... The trick in life is recognizing what’s right and doing it.

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The Rim Country autumn ushers in the annual return of our feathered friends to Green Valley Park — the American bald eagles, Canada geese, coots, wigeons, ring necks and teals — just to name a few.

Fall is a favorite time in Rim Country “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” was first recorded by pop singer Andy Williams on his Christmas Album in 1963 and later covered in 1986 by crooner Johnny Mathis on his own Christmas album. Christmas certainly is a wonderful time of the year, no doubt, but for me and many other northern hemisphere inhabitants, the fall season is truly the most wonderful time of the year. The fall replaces the heat DJ’S MUSIC of the summer with cooler TRIVIA dry air, abundant sunshine and crisp nights that make you want to snuggle. For sports fans, autumn brings the World Series, football and the anticipation of the new basketball season just around the corner. For us in the Rim Country, DJ Craig autumn ushers in the annual return of our wintering feathered friends — the American bald eagles, Canada geese, coots, wigeons, ring necks and teals — just to name a few — that somehow find their way back to Green Valley Park. After leaving their poles at home for the past half-year, fishermen again have reason to pack up their gear and head on down to Green Valley Park’s lake. Starting each October and finishing up in May, the Arizona Game and Fish Department provides twice-monthly rainbow trout stocking in all three lakes. (The first of these stocking was just two days ago.) And for those who enjoy the great outdoors, the fall colors are always spectacular in the Rim Country, with the aspen trees on the top of the Rim now draped in their coats of full brilliant yellow, with the oaks and maples just starting to morph into their always vibrant autumn red colors. To take advantage of the fall colors, my weekly photography class went a shootin’ this past Monday along Road 300 between Woods Canyon and Bear Canyon lakes. The weather

didn’t disappoint and neither did the aspen. The distinctive white-barked tree’s lemon-yellow leaves jumped out in the bright sunshine, in stark contrast to the neighboring pines and azure-blue Arizona sky. On the top of the Rim, a cloudless sky, a gentle breeze, temperatures around 60, cameras in hand. It was one fine day. This week’s question

Can you name the R&B group that recorded the 1963 Top-5 hit “One Fine Day?” This quartet was one of the top girl groups of the early 1960s. With their trademark tight harmonies, high-stepping confidence and the hit machine of Goffin and King, this energetic vocal group made music that helped define the girl-group sound of the era. The group was originally formed in 1960 as a trio of schoolmates — Judy Craig, Patricia Bennett and Barbara Lee at James Monroe High School in the Bronx. In 1962, at the suggestion of songwriter Ronald Mack, the group added Sylvia Peterson, who at age 14 had sung with Little Jimmy & the Tops. The group took their permanent name when recording and releasing their first single, “He’s So Fine,” written by Ronald Mack and produced by the Tokens of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” fame. Was the name of this “One Fine Day” group A) The Crystals, B) The Ronettes, C) The Chiffons, or D) The Cookies? If you’re the sixth caller and have the right answer, you’ll win a CD of your favorite artist or genre of music. Last week’s question

Though Marvin Gaye’s version of “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” topped the charts for seven weeks in late 1968 and early 1969, it wasn’t the original version of this song. Last week’s music trivia question asked if you could name the original artist whose version climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard chart in the fall of 1967.

The choices were A) Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, B) Stevie Wonder, C) Sam Cooke, and D) Gladys Knight & The Pips. The correct answer was Gladys Knight & the Pips, whose long recording career spanned from 1961 through 1988. The band’s original version of “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” was its only Top-10 hit during the 1960s. The family group reached far greater success in the early to mid-1970s, with six hits making it into the Top-10, with their signature hit “Midnight Train to Georgia” topping the charts for three weeks. It was later inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The group Smokey Robinson & The Miracles had several name changes through the years. The Miracles debuted in 1959 and had great success in the 1960s with such hits as “Shop Around” and “You Really Had a Hold on Me.” From 1965 through 1973, the group recorded as Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and had Top-5 hits with “I Second That Emotion” and its Gammy Hall of Fame hit “The Tears of a Clown.” In 1973, the R&B group changed its name back to the Miracles, which it kept until its breakup in 1977, when Robinson embarked on a very successful solo career. At age 13, Stevie Wonder debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963 with “Fingertips,” then went on to chart 64 more hits through 2005, including eight more that would reach the top of the chart. Billboard magazine considers him one of the Top-10 recording artists of the second half of the 20th century. Like Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke’s debut single in 1957, “You Send Me,” reached No. 1. He followed that success with the hit songs “Chain Gang,” “Twistin’ the Night Away” and many others before his tragic murder in 1964. Congratulations to Jim Trombetti, last week’s trivia winner. Have a great Rim Country week! DJ Craig, (928) 468-1482 Web Site: www.djcraiginpayson.com

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There’s always a good time somewhere Christopher Creek is three miles west of Colcord Road, which winds for about 10 miles through ponderosa pine and oak trees beneath the awe-inspiring Mogollon Rim. Back in history this was the Gordon Canyon wagon trail and linked the old ranches. Pioneer families such as Bowmans, Allenbaughs, Colcords ranched the area. A gravesite along the way reminds one of the hardships and disease faced by the early residents. Now days you pass by the Thirteen, Elk Haven cabins and RV park, the Treat place, the Whispering Hope, Mountain Meadows cabins and the subdivided acreages ANOTHER WEEK IN THE CREEK and homes built in more recent years. Not far past the turnoff to the Chamberlain Trail you come to the mailboxes of Colcord Estates. Turning off, and then veering right at the fork, Running Elk Road winds and winds down Rod Britain through canyon. After an absence of 20 years, a visit last Saturday evening was a reminder of what a beautiful place it is. Gone are some of the older structures and there are quite a number of new homes and cabins, some of which are quite grand. The highlight was the Oktoberfest potluck at Kenny’s place. A 50-year resident, Kenny has hosted this event for the past 12 years. There were easily 80 folks in attendance, including a number of other old-timers. They talked of all the changes over the years. They recalled ol’ Uncle Willie, a lion hunter who

kept a half-dozen hounds that bayed incessantly, day and night. If you lived there you got used to it after a while. Then the only time you noticed is when they stopped! All the food and desserts were tremendous and meeting some new folks is always a joy. Karaoke singing was interesting, as always. As the sun was setting, a huge thunderhead far off to the south made for a brilliant sight. By then the campfires were a popular hangout. It was a story of confusion, coordination and cooperation following a pre-dawn call for Hellsgate units to respond to an unknown vehicle accident with injury at milepost 266 on East Highway 260. After failing to find an accident at that location those units were advised that a DPS officer dispatched to the incident had located an overturned semi at MP 273 eastbound. Christopher-Kohl’s rescue and fire units were then toned out and upon learning of extrication required and fuel spill issues advised Hellsgate units to continue. But no accident scene was yet obvious. After further radio traffic with DPS the location was determined to be nearly five miles farther up 260 toward the Rim at MP 277.3. All responders arrived at nearly the same time and with the confusion behind them they went to work. The coordination came into play with air response ordered, lane closure required, extrication initiated and 50 gallons of spilled fuel neutralized. The ambulance crew assisted in on-scene treatment after the victim was removed from the cab. Other responders were sent to the ADOT yard to man the landing zone. All the tasks associated with this incident would have been overwhelming for just two

responders from CKFD. Mutual aid cooperation between the jurisdictions was required and we salute the service of all agencies that handle these kinds of calls in the pre-dawn hours as the rest of us sleep. An inch of rain from the last tropical depression passing through our state helps us stay on track to reach the rainfall average for the year. That puts us at 23-1/4 inches since the first of the year. Coming up is the kids’ Halloween haywagon experience and after-party starting at 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 the little ninjas, princesses and walking dead will meet at the CKFD fire station for hot dogs and a costume parade. At 5 p.m. they will load up the wagon. After visits at the Tall Pines Market and the Landmark, the route will take them through town for some trick-or-treat stops along the way. The Creekside Restaurant is the last stop and another party. The CCHOA sponsors the event. Join in! The big kids costume party is at 8 p.m. at the Landmark on Friday, Oct. 31. Judging is scheduled for 9 p.m. Three-year-old Johnnie took his dad fishing on the Tonto last Saturday. While struggling to hold little Johnnie’s attention, a jerk on the line had John’s full attention and a fight on his hands. The battle ensued and the fish took that line straight upstream. After a time he landed a 20-inch rainbow trout. He then manned the camera as Angel took over the challenge of reviving the big fella. A three- or four-minute clip showed how tired the fish was after that fight. Finally, after a lengthy effort, the rainbow swam off a ways, rested another moment and headed off ... and that’s another week in the Creek.

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Supply Line ends decade of service to U.S. troops From page 1A Line’s biggest supporters and will now provide the barbecue venue and the food free of charge. The event will also feature specially designed cakes by The Sweet Shoppe, live music by the Plan B Band and have free Tshirts and hats. A live remote broadcast by KMOG Radio is also planned. Backers decided to end the Payson Supply Line operations now that so few U.S. troops remain in combat zones in Afghanistan and Iraq. “We can’t wait (to learn where) future placement will be,” Butch said. When the Supply Line started, he and Lud expected to send off a box a week. It turned out they sent out about four boxes a week, each weighing about 35 pounds. Klein and Kaftan talked about other surprising aspects of their mission: • The tremendous support of residents and businesses; • The number of deployments the military has required of its personnel — Both are veterans of the Vietnam War and said at that time two or three were what was expected; with the Mideast chaos, service men and women have had to deploy four and five times, Kaftan said; • The fundraising has been phenomenal; even with the recession, the funds coming into support the Payson Supply Line never dropped, from both people

donating $10,000 at a time to donations of $25 a month. They were most touched by the emails from soldiers happy the folks back home had not forgotten them. “We were not going to have them be treated the way we were on our watch,” said Klein, remembering his own service. The recipients of the boxes have also sent the organization battle flags to show their appreciation. He said they became involved in a lot of things they did not anticipate over the years because of Payson Supply Line. Families of injured military personnel have called and invited them to visit the veterans as they recovered from their wounds. “I go to the VA Hospital and just the way people have been annihilated; the extreme PTSD — I saw it, but nothing like what it is now,” Kaftan said. “With the improved medical care (in the field), a lot more are coming back than would have,” Klein said. Kaftan said the group has been asked to give candy and clothes for kids, as well as school supplies. “We were given a lot of books and they’ve been sent to the guys out there and have been very helpful in their down time,” Klein said. He said he has filled pages of a notebook with all the different people and businesses that have helped the Payson Supply Line.

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Butch Klein, Karen Crabtree and Lud Kaftan put together a care package for a member of the U.S. Armed Forces serving overseas. A core of dedicated volunteers kept the Payson Supply Line in operation for 10 years, providing care packages for U.S. military personnel in war zones. Kaftan said both Oasis Christian Books & Gifts and the Crosswinds Restaurant stepped up. Several area churches have also played important roles in the work, among them are Mountain Bible Church, Expedition Church, Ponderosa Bible Church, Crossroads Church, the LDS church and the ladies from the Community Presbyterian Church. The first group Klein and Kaftan approached — and about

the only hands-on fundraising they did in the 10 years of the project — was the Central Arizona Board of Realtors. The Supply Line volunteers have held a couple of fundraising events — one was $1 Taco Night at the Iowa Café in Mesa. Different businesses, clubs and organizations have offered fundraising events for the group. For instance, Dan Good Flooring held a couple of benefits, so did

Granny’s Attic and Rim Country Health. One unique series of occurrences led to a $10,000 donation. “I have always tried to keep my business, Quality Movers, and Payson Supply Line separate,” Klein said. But it was because of his work as a mover that the funds made their way to the organization’s coffers. “We were contacted by an older woman who had recently

been diagnosed with cancer. She wanted to move back to Oklahoma — Tulsa — because there was a cancer center there and to be closer to family. She said she only had so much to spend and wanted to know what we could do for that amount of money,” Klein said. Because of her circumstances, he contacted his church to see if it could help. Rather than making up the difference between what the client could spend and the cost of the move, the church took care of the whole thing. To keep costs down, Butch did the driving and took along his wife, Kathy, with plans to extend the trip (on their dime) and go up to Branson, Mo. While in Branson, Butch was asked about Payson — and the Supply Line (he has a tattoo) — by a young woman working at one of the venues he and his wife visited. She had family living in Pine. After hearing about the program, she said her family might want to make a donation. A few months later, Butch had a call from the young woman’s family. They came to see him and after learning more, they donated $10,000. The moving client called Butch later to thank him for all he’d done for her and he told her about what she had done for the Payson Supply Line and all the military men and women it has served. “Because we chose to do something for someone in need, we were really blessed and able to help others,” Klein said. That is the real lesson of the Payson Supply Line — step up, help others and be enriched by unexpected blessings.

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species, and especially one that has such a high abundance and can outbreak like this,” Hofstetter said. It’s especially important, he said, because as caterpillars the insects are prodigious eaters. In great numbers they can seriously damage a forest, as was the case last summer, when 1,000 acres of Kaibab National Forest north of the Grand Canyon wound up completely defoliated. Shayne Rich, who with her husband owns a gas station near Jacob Lake, said that during a peak in August hundreds of moths would swarm the lights each evening. “It was crazy. As soon as the sun went down and lights came on, the moths came out. By the

morning a lot of them had died,” she said. “The whole base where the cars drive was covered in moths. It took a couple hours to sweep up.” It’s thought that the Pandora moth’s population surges around every 20 years due to a virus that controls its numbers dying off. When there isn’t a surge in population, Hofstetter said, over the span of a year researchers will catch 50 to 100 moths. These days their traps are catching 16,000 moths every three days. Hofstetter said these moths have already laid eggs. “We expect this coming summer to have a big boom of caterpillars throughout the forest,” he said.

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The quilters of the Rim Country have presented one of the best regional quilt shows for a decade now, and their 10th annual show was a triumph. There were a couple of new features and commemoration of the memories quilting creates. New this year was special bus transportation from the east Valley for a “day trip” to the show. Organizers say it was well received and they hope to repeat it next year, expanding it to include a bus from the northwest Valley area. Another first this year was the Vendor Shop Hop. With more than 70 “passports” sold, the vendors benefited from the many customers the program brought to each booth to peruse their wonderful displays of fabrics, patterns, books, notions, etc. An area of the show was dedicated to “Sewing Across the Centuries” and featured hand crank, treadle and early electric sewing machines to the new computerized embroidery machines. Many people of all ages sat and sewed on these machines making blocks for charity quilts. Lots of memories were shared, such as: “Oh, I learned to sew on a treadle.” and “My grandmother had one just like that.” This feature of the show was a big hit with attendees. Special exhibits this year were a “Dresden Plate Challenge” by teacher Anelie Belden: the Strawberry Patchers’ Whisper Challenge; and quilts made by National Quilt Show winners.

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“Summer Hummer,” made by Maureen Pastika of Pine, was among the top 10 viewers’ choice quilts in the 2014 Rim Country Quilt Roundup held Oct. 10-12 at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino. Start making plans to attend the 11th annual show coming Oct. 9, 10 and 11, 2015. Winners at the 10th Annual Rim Country Quilt Roundup included: Best of Show — “Catchin’ A Buzz” by Cindy Phare, Prescott National Quilting Association Award of Merit — “Secret Garden” by Patty McKinney of Star Valley Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame Award —

“Fire & Ice” by Monika Hancock of Pine Northern Gila County Heritage Award — “Ribbon Memories” by Kathy Hunt, Young Quilting Sisters Award — “Patchwork Diamonds” by Sue Loomis of Payson First Church of the Nazarene Award — “Patchwork Diamonds” by Sue Loomis of Payson Strawberry Patchers Award — “Midnight Dahlia” by Elaine Putnam of Pine Shoofly Quilters Adult Award — “Quilting Through The Seasons” by Gwen Traub of Payson Shoofly Quilters Junior Award — “Legos” by Tabitha Donsbach Wilma Hitterman’s Treadle Award — “Trip Around the World” by Pat Ovitt of Payson Best Professional Machine Quilting — “Midnight Dahlia” by Gina Perkes of Payson Best Novice — “Patchwork Diamonds” by Sue Loomis of Payson Best Hand Quilter — “Quilting Through The Seasons “ by Gwen Traub of Payson Best Hand Embroidery — “In Memoriam” by Jan Adams Best Hand Applique — “Secret Garden” by Patty McKinney of Star Valley Best Machine Embroidery — “Cowboys & Roses” by Marjorie Larsen Best Use of Color – “Tequila Sunset” by Debbie Stanton of Pine Judy Taylor Judges Choice – “Alice’s Rabbit” by Georgia Thorne of Payson Barbara Polston Judges Choice – “AGQ” by Alyce Leach of Payson. For a complete list of winners, see story online at payson.com.

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O B I T U A R Y Emmett Robert Moore (1925-2014) Emmett R. Moore, was born Dec. 21, 1925 in Powell, Wyo. to Lue and Lillie Moore. He died Sept. 25, 2014. He is survived by his brother, Clifford Moore; his children, Linda Ladd, Brent “Gus” (Maurine) Moore, Kaprice (Charles) Bachtell II, Brandon Moore; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The youngest of eight children, with four sisters and three brothers, he lived most of his life in Idaho and lived the last six years of his life in Payson, Ariz. He was a member of the armed services with active military service during World War II, the Korean War and in Panama. He continued his honorable service with the Air Force Reserves into the late 1980s.

He enjoyed spending time with family in various facets of recreation, including horseback riding, hunting, camping, water skiing and playing golf. Bowling was a favorite pastime all year with family and in multiple leagues, which he participated in well into his eighties. Emmett is dearly loved by his family and friends and will be missed. A true storyteller, Emmett loved life and lived it to the fullest. He always talked of his traveling the world and of his adventures. The memories will live on.

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The Arizona governor’s race has come down to a dead-heat mud-wrestling match dominated by “dark money” groups that has largely sidestepped the hard choices. The television ads that have dominated the intense contest between State Treasurer Doug Ducey and former ASU Board of Regents President and political consultant Fred DuVal started off focused on education, but have been overwhelmed in recent weeks by the worsening state budget situation and millions of dollars spent by out-of-state independent expenditure groups. The candidates started with starkly different positions on K-12 education, which accounts for about 45 percent of the state’s $9 billion general fund budget. DuVal decried state per-student spending that ranked 48th nationally, some 50 percent below the national average. He vowed to restore the deep cuts of recent years and move to restore some $316 million in illegally withheld inflation funding as ordered by the courts. Ducey said he would appeal the ruling while figuring out how to comply without upending the state’s deteriorating budget. He insisted school spending isn’t the most important issue and said he would pull the state out of the federal Common Core standards and work to provide more choices for parents — supporting both an expansion of charter schools and the program that has provided an escalating amount of taxpayer money for parents who send their children to private schools. Both candidates have vowed to jump-start the state’s economy with tax incentives. DuVal has favored tightly focused incentives to lure more innovative startup, high-tech businesses. Ducey has advocated the repeal of the state income tax, which provides an estimated 40 percent of state revenue. But the deteriorating state budget projections have sharply narrowed the ability of either candidate to make promises without wrestling with the specter of tax increases — which both candidates have forsworn. In the meantime, independent expenditure groups have poured millions into the race — mostly to

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Democrat Fred DuVal’s plea for more spending in schools and Republican Doug Ducey’s desire to eliminate the income tax have both run afoul of a projected $1 billion state budget deficit in FY16. attack DuVal. The flood of unregulated, undisclosed “dark money” has mostly fueled bitterly negative ads. The attack on Ducey has focused on complaints from Cold Stone Creamery franchisers who said he misled them and looted the company when he sold it before becoming state treasurer. The attacks on DuVal have focused on the unsavory activities of some of the clients he lobbied for in Washington, D.C. after his stint as a political adviser and fixer in the Clinton White House. More recent attacks have also focused on allegations that DuVal for a period several years ago drove on a suspended driver’s license after he failed to pay a $20 fee after attending traffic school for a red light camera ticket. The anti-Ducey groups retaliated by releasing details on a string of speeding tickets Ducey collected, mostly some 13 tickets issued by speeding cameras. The once-explosive immigration debate has faded away in the general election debate, although it dominated the campaigns in the Republican primary,

where Ducey handily defeated a crowd of challengers — relying in part on a flood of spending by independent expenditure “dark money” groups. The U.S. Supreme Court two years ago opened those floodgates when it ruled that corporations have free speech rights and could spend as much money as they wanted without disclosure so long as they don’t directly coordinate their activities with the candidates. Apart from the mud-slinging and personal attacks, profound differences on policy have emerged. The growth in state revenues in recent years that replaced a multi-billion-dollar deficit with a $500 million rainy day fund initially seemed to give both candidates room to maneuver. Ducey talked about bolstering border security, spending more money on recruiting new businesses, providing business tax breaks and getting rid of the personal income tax. DuVal stressed the need to restore funding for K-

12 schools and the universities. The Legislature cut school spending more deeply than any other state during the recession, although Arizona already had close to the lowest per-student spending levels in the country. However, the economy has softened and state revenues have again fallen below projections. Legislative fiscal analysts project a $520 million shortfall by the end of the current fiscal year and a $1 billion deficit in fiscal 2015-16. Confronted with the projections at their most recent debate, neither candidate would grapple with specific cuts — or advocate any tax increases. Ducey said he would consolidate agencies that report directly to the governor — which have a total budget of about $1 billion. He said he would consider not replacing state employees who retire, which could total 27 percent of the state workforce in the next four years. “We don’t have to get rid of everyone, but through disciplined hiring and technology, there’s a lot of savings possible.” But DuVal said health care, K-12 schools, universities and prisons account for about 85 percent of state spending — not to mention the court orders requiring the state to restore the illegally withheld school inflation adjustments over the last several year. But he didn’t offer many specifics as to how he would cover the developing budget deficit. He favors using most of the state’s $400 million rainy day fund to pay this year’s $316 million installment on that withheld inflation adjustment. He accused Ducey of using “tooth fairy” math to justify tax cuts in the face of the fiscal problems. But he didn’t offer details on any significant cuts or tax increases he would suggest to either cope with the proposed deficit or increase K-12 spending to the national average as he has previously advocated. “The idea that we could repeal the corporate and personal income tax is simply at this point wrong-headed. I think it is the wrong direction for Arizona and it is time for us to make funding our schools, not tax relief for millionaires, our most important priority.” Ducey retorted that it would probably take two terms to whittle the income tax down to “as close to zero as possible.”

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Health care. Education. Taxes. Profound differences separate the positions of the three candidates vying for the two seats in the Arizona House representing Rim Country. Incumbent Republicans Bob Thorpe and Brenda Barton and Democrat Lanny Morrison are each hoping to represent the sprawling District 6 which includes Flagstaff, Sedona, the Verde Valley, Payson, Star Valley and towns in the White Mountains. Republicans have a modest voter registration advantage, but Independents have a large enough block of voters to determine the outcome of any election in the district. So here’s a rundown on the backgrounds and key positions of the House candidates for Legislative District 6. LANNY MORRISON – Democrat

Lanny Morrison said he decided to run after incumbent Brenda Barton drew national headlines for a series of Internet postings in which she drew parallels between German dictator and Holocaust perpetrator Adolph Hitler and President Lanny Morrison Barack Obama. “When she compared Obama with Hitler — that’s something you don’t do to our president,” said Morrison in one appearance in Rim Country. Morrison moved to the rural Flagstaff area to live closer to family in 2006 after living in Maryland for 35 years. He’s since fallen in love with the state, but not the Legislature. “We have representation that is fairly embarrassing,” Morrison said, citing repeated national criticism for state laws, including SB 1062 to allow employers to discriminate based on religious belief and SB 1070 to require local police to enforce immigration laws and allow much broader authority for police to stop people and demand proof of citizenship. Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed SB 1062 and the Supreme Court threw out most of the provisions of SB 1070. Morrison also cited with dismay recent surveys that show Arizona now spends less per student than any other state. Morrison has based his campaign mostly on a call for greater state support for K-12 schools. “Education is a critical issue — K through 12 spending is down 17.1 percent since 2008 and the Legislature has introduced inequality in education,” he said. Morrison described how the Legislature and Department of Education have blatantly and openly pushed for private school tax credits, while building up charter schools to supplant public school education. “Charter schools do not need certified teachers and there is no public procurement process,” he said. “Members of (charter school) boards sell services back to the district.” Morrison provided strategic planning and government relations in academia, as well as workforce development consulting, states his resumé. His website said he believes “public education is the foundation of our democracy” and that “we must embrace the reality that the way to build our economy is through an educated workforce.” He also states on his website that funding for K-12 schools must return to pre-recession levels and the Legislature should level the playing field between charter, public and private schools. Morrison also believes Arizona can better prepare citizens for jobs by restoring community college funding to boost workforce development. The Legislature drastically cut state support for community colleges during the recession. “You can’t have a good job without education,” he told the audience. He also called for stronger state action to fix problems that have plagued Child Protective Services and led to an alarming backlog in uninvestigated cases. He said the governor and state Legislature for years ignored reports showing CPS didn’t have enough caseworkers to investigate reports of abuse and neglect and not enough foster homes to place children in danger at home. As a member of public policy boards Victim/Witness Services for Coconino County, the National Association for Children’s Behavioral Health, and the Family and Children’s Services of Central Maryland, Morrison said he understands what it takes to serve the children — adequate funding. Morrison hasn’t offered much detail on how he would boost state support for education. The state’s revenues dropped by about a third during the recession, forcing billions in cuts. Many of those cuts fell on K-12 schools and the universities, which account for more than half of state’s general fund spending. He supported a temporary one-cent sales tax boost opposed by both Barton and Thorpe, but that only cushioned the blow and has since expired. The state relied on assorted financial gimmicks to get through the recession, including essentially borrowing money from schools, sweeping many state funds, cutting per-student spending and essentially selling off and leasing back state buildings. This allowed the state to rebuild its reserves, but the state’s projections now foresee a nearly $1 billion budget deficit in the current fiscal year — with

more red ink projected next year. The projections suggest the state will soon find itself again cutting programs, unless the Legislature accepts some sort of tax increase. Thorpe and Barton both staunchly opposed any tax increase, while Morrison has not ruled it out. BRENDA BARTON – Republican incumbent

Rep. Brenda Barton has also focused much of her campaign on resistance to federal authority, but has also gotten more involved than Thorpe in local issues — in substantial measure because of her leadBrenda Barton ership role in the Legislature on water issues. She has also proved more successful than Thorpe at getting bills through the Legislature, although some of her most high visibility bills in the last session fell to vetoes or died in the House. She sponsored one vetoed bill that would have made it harder for counties and towns to keep people with concealed carry permits from bringing a gun into public buildings. She also sponsored a bill that would have made the state agriculture department instead of local police responsible for investigating cases of animal cruelty — while requiring animal rights groups gathering evidence of cruelty to turn in evidence immediately. She amended the bill to remove the most controversial elements, but it died anyway. Barton started renting a house in Payson when redistricting moved her hometown of Snowflake out of District 6 and put it into a district with more Democratic voters. She has worked on water issues thanks to her committee assignments, including a failed attempt in the last session to create regional water authorities that would provide a way for towns to finance projects as ambitious as Payson’s Blue Ridge Reservoir pipeline and exert more control over efforts to move water from one watershed to another. Her political roots and much of her political passion go back to the original Sagebrush Rebellion, during which grass roots groups defied federal authority and sought to limit federal power. In Rim Country appearances she quoted the Declaration of Independence’s justification for rebellion against repressive authority. “I really want to withdraw my consent,” she said. “This is not a democracy. It is a constitutional republic. If it were a democracy, all the wolves would decide which lambs they want to have for dinner. Right now in the Valley they’re calling us ‘kooks,’ they’re working very, very hard to ‘dekookify’ the Legislature. They want to get rid of anyone who wants to live under the Constitution.” The reconfigured District 6 has a population of 214,000, but only about 12 percent of the residents live in northern Gila County. The district’s voting registration breakdown is 38 percent Republican, 29 percent Democrat and 33 percent “other.” Barton worked for the City of Safford before she retired. “As the ‘governed,’ it’s important that we continue to have a country we love,” said Barton. “We need to maintain our rights and our country, because a lot of people are taking it away from us. This country was not created because of a war against another country — we were created because we separated from a king who was a terrorist,” she said. She drew national attention at one point for Facebook posts referring to President Obama as De Fuhrer and National Park Service employees to Nazi thugs. One post said, “Someone is paying the National Park Service thugs overtime for their efforts to carry out the order of De Fuhrer ... Where are our constitutional sheriffs who can revoke the Park Service rangers’ authority to arrest??? Do we have any sheriffs with a pair?” She’s a graduate of Eastern Arizona College and worked as a real estate agent before her election to the Legislature in 2011. Her committee assignments include service as chair of the Agriculture and Water Committee and service on the Transportation Committee. She was one of the 36 Republicans who sued to overturn the Legislature’s expansion of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which used federal money to extend coverage to some 300,000 Arizona residents. The lawsuit claimed that since the expansion covered any state cost with a surcharge on hospital bills, it involved the imposition of a tax and should have required a two-thirds vote. The lawsuit is ongoing. She says she strongly supports public schools, but also supports giving parents as many other choices as possible. She has heaped withering criticism on the national Common Core academic standards and wants the state to revoke its acceptance of those standards. Moreover, she has proposed requiring that only parents with children in the school should sit on the school board. She wants to overhaul the current school financing system, so school districts would get paid based on some measure of their outcomes — like the number of students who graduate. Currently, schools get paid a set amount for each day a student attends school, with a higher rate for students with particular needs like not knowing English or coping with learning disabilities. She rejects the idea that the state’s 47th

ranking in per-student spending means we’re not spending enough on K-12 schools. She said students in states that spend two or three times as much as Arizona don’t necessarily have higher test scores than students from this state. She said the struggles many schools face coincides with the creation of the U.S. Department of Education in the mid-1970s. “Education has become increasingly mired in special interests and questionable federal mandates that have little direct impact on the academic and life skills achievement of our children,” she said in one recent interview. “Why is it that my generation, with a single school principal and their assistant, a handful of dedicated teachers and often over 30 kids in a classroom could put an American on the moon using slide rules? Did ancient Egypt have these issues when they educated architects and built the great pyramids? Then again, schools when I was a child were not petri dishes for social experimentation and they weren’t mired in regulations and paperwork. BOB THORPE – Republican incumbent

Now completing his first term, the former Flagstaff Tea Party president and author on the Constitution said he has focused chiefly on trying to find a way for the state to gain control over federal lands. He said in Gila County “only 4 percent of Bob Thorpe the land is privately owned, and that’s a crime,” in remarks during an appearance in Payson. He said that the “enabling act” that created the state required the federal government to ultimately dispose of the land it held to the benefit of the state and education. However, he said the federal government has reneged on that promise and not only retained ownership of most of the state, but refused to put it to beneficial use for things like logging, mining and cattle grazing. He strongly supports a ballot measure that would essentially direct the state to ignore federal laws state officials consider counter to the Constitution. He has also pushed to give the state authority to ignore federal actions and regulations when it comes to the proposed reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf. In the last session, he sponsored a bill that would have challenged federal action to add land to state parks and monuments under the terms of the federal Antiquities Act. The bill passed the House but died in the Senate. “Three RINO (Republicans in Name Only) in the Senate killed it,” he said. He also earned some headlines during the last session for actions not related to legislation. In one case, he facilitated an attempt by a maker of bulletproof vests to sell the equipment on the floor of the Legislature. In another case, he came under fire for tweets considered racially insensitive. In that case, he responded to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s announcement that the U.S. Justice Department would no longer seek mandatory prison sentences for many lowlevel, non-violent drug offenders. Holder was the first black attorney general in U.S. history before his recent resignation. Thorpe tweeted: “Why is Holder now Soft on Crime? Perhaps: blacks=12%-13% U.S. population, but make up 40.1% (2.1 million) of male inmates in jail or prison!” Thorpe is a certified emergency medical technician, school tutor and volunteer firefighter. He serves on the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Higher Education and Workforce Development, and Technology and Infrastructure committees. In previous appearances in Rim Country he decried the “bribes and coercion” through which the federal government has imposed its policies on the states, from educational reform programs to the provisions of the Clean Air Act. “If the federal government wants to take over the health care system, I say they can do it, but they have to go through the constitutional amendment process. If the government wants to control education, they could create a constitutional amendment to do it,” he said. Thorpe also objects to the 17th Amendment to the Constitution that made the U.S. Senate directly elected by the voters of each state rather than appointed by the Legislature. “The Founders didn’t want the election of senators — the Senate was elected by the states to represent the states,” said Thorpe. Thorpe said a constitutional convention convened by the states could repeal the direct election of senators and perhaps revoke the power of the federal government to borrow money to finance a budget deficit. “It’s time the states reminded the federal government it was the states that created the federal government — federalism is a relationship between the states and the central government. The Founders were afraid of democracy and a powerful federal government — and that’s exactly what we have today.” In a recent Rim Country appearance he said the states must rebel against federal authority. “It’s time for another shot heard ’round the world,” said Thorpe. “Let’s make Arizona an example of how we reclaim our liberties, which we have slowly allowed to erode. Liberty-loving patriots will lose a battle or two, but what we’re concerned about is whether we win the war or not — and we’re at war with the federal government.”

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State Senate battle turns on Independents Former Republican senators face off for District 6 seat BY

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The battle for the state Senate seat in legislative District 6 will likely turn into one of the most closely watched contests this year, since it could transform the role of the growing number of Independents. Former Republican state Sen. Tom O’Halleran switched to an Independent to challenge thenRepublican incumbent Chester Crandell. But when Crandell died in a fall from a horse right before the primary, Republicans turned to former Sen. Sylvia Allen to take his place. Allen served in the Senate before redistricting changed the boundaries of the sprawling district with a nearly 10 percent Republican edge over Democrats — but where Independents hold the balance of power. O’Halleran hopes to demonstrate that a pragmatic moderate can do an end-run around the Republican primary and appeal to Independents and moderates of both parties. However, if he wins, he’ll wind up the only Independent in the bitterly partisan Arizona Legislature. A former police officer and school board member, O’Halleran served in the Senate when he played a key role in the development of a block of moderate Republicans who passed all-day kindergarten and other programs pushed by then-Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano. Known as an independent-minded lawmaker, Republican leaders stripped him of his committee chairmanship when he took a stand on behalf of reforming Child Protective Services. He’s staking his campaign now on that reputation as a pragmatic problem solver, willing to work across party lines. He has stressed the need to increase funding for K-12 schools and work for bipartisan solutions to the state’s problems. Allen left the state Senate in 2012, when redistricting turned her then-safe Republican seat into a district with a more balanced party registration. Her political roots lie in the western Sagebrush Rebellion’s resistance to federal authority. In the Legislature, she gained a reputation for hard work and a charming, friendly political style that earned her a Senate leadership position. She played the key role in winning passage of legislation that gave Gila Community College a path to seek independent accreditation and shed its debilitating provisional status. She also provoked headlines for some statements during the term, including her insistence that the Bible proves the Earth is only 6,000 years old — an assertion that has factored into the debate about evolution. One Gallup Poll found that 42 percent of Americans say God created humans in their present form within the last 10,000 years. So here’s a profile of the two contenders for the District 6 state Senate seat, which stretches from the Grand Canyon, through Flagstaff, Sedona and the Verde Valley then on through Northern Gila County and into the White Mountains. TOM O’HALLERAN

O’Halleran’s bid rests in part on his conviction that the ongoing surge in voters registering as Independents demonstrates a certain weariness with partisan politics as usual. Independents now out-number either party and they can vote in either party’s primary — but rarely Tom O’Halleran do. As a result, said O’Halleran, both parties tend to pick more extreme candidates that appeal to their political base. That has led to shrill, partisan deadlock, he says. A moderate Republican during several stints in the Legislature marked by winning passage of bills on child welfare and schools, O’Halleran is now seeking to represent State Senate District 6. O’Halleran, who lives in Sedona, has spent months criss-crossing the district, seeing support from the 215,000 residents who live in Flagstaff, the Verde Valley, Gila County and the White Mountains. O’Halleran has gone door to door in Sedona, but made only a few public appearances in the district. Political observers say he may have an advantage in the reconfigured District 6. Four years ago, thenSen. Crandell’s winning margin over Democrat Tom Chabin came largely in Yavapai County. O’Halleran has previously represented Yavapai County, while former Sen. Allen has not. Core areas she previously relied on in the White Mountains shifted to a different district as a result of redistricting. O’Halleran has been a small-business owner and community leader, as well as a career police officer. He campaigns with his wife of 45 years, Pat, quietly alongside him, occasionally reminding him of one talking point or another. During his eight years in the Legislature previously, he became an expert on water issues, having sponsored the state’s first drought management plan and expanding efforts to thin forests and free up money for firefighting. In his current campaign, salvaging the state’s poorly funded educational system remains his top priority, which he says holds the key to attracting new businesses to the state and developing a 21st century workforce. He’s generally aligned with the moderate positions of Gov. Jan Brewer, with support for the expansion of AHCCCS and various educational initiatives. He said that when he served in the Legislature the state was making progress, reforming Child

Protective Services, growing, increasing school funding and adding all-day kindergarten. But he said in recent years the Legislature has failed to support education, drastically reduced support for universities and community colleges and stirred up controversies that have hurt the state’s reputation nationally. “During the eight years I was in the Legislature, schools reduced the cost of administration by 5 percent and increased the amount of money going into the classroom. We need to make sure that money is spent efficiently in education, but we also have to realize we’re in a competitive environment.” He said a first-rate educational system will do more to attract new business to the state than just a low tax environment or even economic incentives. He said the state could continue working aggressively to foster high-tech industries like the T-Gen initiative in genetic engineering now languishing for lack of follow-up support and expanded programs involving university partners. Instead of providing leadership and investing in the future, the Legislature has squandered time and money resisting necessary change, said O’Halleran. As an example, he cited the recent series of legal decisions suggesting the Legislature broke the law when it failed to adhere to the terms of a voterapproved initiative that required annual inflation adjustments for K-12 schools. A judge ordered the state to increase school funding by $316 million this year and perhaps billions more in future years. “The Supreme Court told the state right out, this is what the people said to do through the initiative. Instead of accepting that, the Legislature fought inflation funding. We fought everyone. Now we have a $3 billion problem that didn’t have to be a $3 billion problem.” Instead of solving the problem, lawmakers continue to cut state support and push more and more of the financial burden onto the local property tax — even though the Supreme Court has already ruled such a heavy reliance on local property taxes unconstitutional, said O’Halleran. “They’re pushing more and more of the burden on the local property taxpayer, which is especially onerous in rural areas.” In the meantime, the Legislature also keeps piling rules and regulations and standards and new tests on local schools even as it strips away resources, said O’Halleran. His campaign as an Independent in a district known for staunchly conservative incumbent Republicans represents something of a watershed moment for Independents, who actually constitute the largest registered political group in the state. The number of Independents continues to rise steadily, while the number of Republicans and Democrats continues to fall. In figures recently released by the secretary of state’s office, the number of Independents has risen by another 18,000 since March. By contrast, the number of Democrats fell by 16,000 and the number of Republicans fell by 7,447. Statewide, Independents account for 35 percent, Republicans 34 percent and Democrats 30 percent of registered voters. However, turnout among Independents remains dramatically lower in primaries and somewhat lower in general elections. Gila County has 6,833 Democrats, 2,700 Republicans and 3,400 Independents — with most of the Democratic voters in south county. O’Halleran believes voters have become increasingly disenchanted with the partisan wrangling and lawmakers more interested in scoring political points than in solving problems. As a pragmatic swing voter not locked into a party position, he’ll have leverage, insists O’Halleran. “When I was at the Legislature before, I brought people together to bring about all-day kindergarten and an appropriate budget. I know how to count votes. When you have leverage, you have a voice — when you’re on the floor and push your button and get to speak — you have leverage.” He said voters want lawmakers to actually solve problems. “We’ve disenfranchised so many people over the years. People were attached to the two parties and the next thing they knew is that the parties weren’t doing what they need to have done. Year after year after year of not solving the problem. People step back and say ‘I don’t vote anymore.’ “A lot of our citizens sadly don’t feel that we have people down there to solve problems we’re facing — they’re just playing political games and maneuvering. We have got to get out of this idea that it’s economically feasible not to solve problems. The longer you take to solve problems, the more it costs and the more the burden is on the taxpayer.” SYLVIA ALLEN

State Senate candidate Sylvia Allen says the nation faces a watershed election, with everything hanging in the balance. “If we can’t turn this around with good, common sense principles — then we will do it when a horrible depression hits us. The people will get so sick of it they’ll Sylvia Allen break off and try to deal with their issues in a more local way. I have 19 grandkids — and I want to turn it around for them. Even the most dyedin-the-wool liberal can’t say — ‘Oh, America is so much better of than it used to be,’” she said. Republican precinct committeemen from four counties picked Allen for the general election ballot after Sen. Crandell died in a fall from a horse. Allen previously represented Rim Country in the Senate. Ironically, she was initially appointed to that position in 2008 after then-Sen. Jake Flake died in a fall

from a horse. Allen left the Legislature in the wake of redistricting and won election as a Navajo County supervisor. She resigned that seat for her bid to return to the Senate. In recent appearances in Payson, Allen focused mostly on the need to battle against federal environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act. She decried federal agreements with environmental groups to avoid lawsuits by listing a host of endangered species and projects like the reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf in Arizona and New Mexico. She also said the effort to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants from coal-fired power plants will hurt the state’s economy. “What I think is tragic about all of this is that Arizona is moving backwards. My mother talked fondly of the day they turned on the electricity in their home in Snowflake. It was such a blessing. It seems so strange that we’re going backwards and shutting down these facilities.” When it comes to education, she maintains that spending more money won’t solve the current problems. She has taken up the late Sen. Crandell’s effort to link school funding to school performance on things like graduation rates and to support programs that offer parents alternatives to conventional public schools, like expanding opportunities for Charter Schools and giving parents taxpayer tuition support when they enroll their children in private schools when their local public school is failing. She said paying schools for the students they graduate rather than the amount of time the students spend at school will change the incentives. “People hate change. They want to hold onto how things are. I’ll just say I’m very open to reforming how we fund education. I’m very open to trying to get it off the back of the property tax and figure out a consumer tax that might work better. We need to free up the districts to handle their own money with the school board being the watchdog like they’re meant to be. “ She remains sharply critical of the Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, better known as Common Core. Backers of Common Core developed internationally benchmarked standards saying what concepts and skills students should master at each grade level. Educators and consultants also developed standardized tests to measure students’ mastery of the skills. As a result, districts like Payson, Pine and Tonto Basin have struggled to change their curriculum to make sure students do well on the tests, which will become the basis of school ratings, funding and teacher evaluations.

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Allen said it’s not hard to figure out whether a child can read. “I can tell if a child can read. I sit him on my lap and say, ‘Let’s read.’ They make everything so complicated and expensive. I’m insulted that now I’m being told that all the money we paid into education was for nothing because we weren’t in Common Core,” she said in reference to a national set of academic standards to which the federal government has linked extra school funding. “What we need is education from the bottom up. We should have assessment testing — but let the districts choose what the tests are.” She only tangentially addressed education funding. Arizona ranks near the bottom in per-student funding and made the deepest cuts in the nation during the recession. The courts have also ordered the state to immediately increase funding by $316 million to compensate for a voter-approved inflation adjustment illegally withheld during the recession. That could represent the down payment on back payments of $2-3 billion. “The $300 million that courts have said has to be paid back — they can probably do that this next budget round without it causing a huge catastrophe or something. But you can’t get blood out of a turnip ... because there are other things out there that have to be paid for.” She said the key lies in reviving things like the mining, timber and grazing industries to generate more tax revenue, especially in rural areas. She returned repeatedly to her fierce criticism of the federal government and her nostalgia for the country of her childhood. “I look back on those days and I can’t believe how far a dollar went — gas was like 23 cents a gallon — I put a dollar in my car and they washed my window. Do you honestly believe that America is headed in the right direction? “We have destroyed this wonderful country. It started when (President Richard) Nixon took us off the gold standard and then (President Jimmy) Carter got us buying oil from the Middle East. We don’t have any commodity backing the dollar. We have ruined our money. We’re headed for some hard times.” Again and again, she stressed the need to battle the federal government. “We are so overboard in regulations — a trillion dollars a year to comply. We’re overboard. Do I want the children in my school to be safe? You bet. We’re in a home that we’re leasing (for home schooling) and I bought the fire alarm and the sensors. I couldn’t believe what I had to have — like a prison layout. So I’m panicking because my fire alarm isn’t up and all this red tape is slowing me down. So I had to hire somebody to walk around the school and look for a fire for the two weeks it took to get the fire alarms up. “It’s come to that. We’ve lost all common sense. This is really what is driving America down.”

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Transportation sales tax would pay for vital projects BY

TERESA MCQUERREY

ROUNDUP STAFF REPORTER

Rim residents and visitors alike have paid the half-cent transportation excise tax for 20 years. The tax expires in December. Voters are being asked to extend the tax on the General Election ballot. Over the course of its 20-year history, the tax has generated money to pay for more than $30 million in transportation improvements by Gila County. Without the tax there might be a halfcent savings on every dollar spent (on everything but gasoline), but the cost will most likely be a road system that continues to deteriorate. These roads will not only be the approximate 765 miles owned or maintained by the county; roads in Payson and Star Valley will also suffer. A portion of the money will be shared with the incorporated cities and towns within the county. Among the Northern Gila County projects funded by the tax over the years are: Colcord Road, $188,081; Control Road, $340,575; Fossil Creek Road, Phase 1 and 2, $3.4 million; Pine Creek Canyon Road, $1,6 million; Star Valley left turn bay, $413,411; Tonto Creek Bridge engineering, $369,402; and construction of the Star Valley maintenance yard in 1996,

$1.4 million. Another $543,571 was spent on improvements to and maintenance of the Young Road, which goes from southern Gila County to northern Gila County. The 2014 Gila County Transportation Study for 2015 through 2034 identifies $166 million in recommended improvement projects to roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Without the extension of the excise tax for transportation, the county will have only $74 million generated for these projects. Even with the continuation, only $104 million is expected to come into county coffers. The study identifies 20 specific projects for northern Gila County, including those in Young and another 20 for southern Gila County. Each project is assigned a place on a 5-, 10- and 20-year timeline. Also included in the study are scheduled chip seal, resurface and preventive maintenance projects for the county’s roads. Experts suggest that for every dollar not spent on roadwork now will cost from $7 to $9 in the future because the damage gets worse and the cost of materials increases. The complete, 220-page study of the county’s transportation needs and proposals is available online at www.gilacountyaz.gov/documents/public_works. php.

Vote your mail-in ballots On Thursday, Oct. 9 the ballots for the General Election culminating on Tuesday, Nov. 4 were mailed out. Everyone who lives in the Town of Payson who is registered to vote received their ballot by mail, even if they did not sign up to be on the Permanent Early Voter List. Elsewhere in northern Gila County, only the voters on the Permanent Early Voter List received the mailed ballots, others will need to cast their votes at polling places or make a request for a mail ballot by Friday, Oct. 24. Early voting must be completed by Friday, Oct. 31. It is important that when you receive your ballot you do not throw it away or put it aside and forget it or misplace it. While the polls are open on Election Day, you will not be able to vote a regular ballot and will have to vote provisionally since you will have already received your

ballot. We all get our ballots by mail because town elections are conducted by mail and this ballot provides for the election of town council and school board members. Please complete your ballot, including the propositions, put it in the envelope and sign the back. The envelope can be mailed postage free; but if you can, drop it off at the Recorder’s Office across from the Payson Post Office and save the county (and taxpayers) the cost of the business reply envelope, which is over a dollar. Your mail-in ballot can also be dropped at a polling place on Election Day as long as it is sealed in the signed envelope. For more information, call (928) 4747139 in Payson or email www.gilacountyaz.gov or (928) 402 8734 in Globe or email sbingham@gilacountyaz.gov.

Atención Votantes - ¿Sabe usted donde está ubicada su casilla para votar en la próxima Elección General del 4 de Noviembre del 2014? Ahora es cuando debe localizar su casilla para la Elección General que se celebrara el 4 de Noviembre del 2014. Las casillas se abrirán desde las 6:00 am y se cierran a las 7:00 pm el día de la Elección. Los mapas de los distritos electorales se pueden consultar en la página web del Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Gila en www.gilacountyaz.gov. También nos puede marcar al teléfono (928) 402-8709 si tiene alguna pregunta. Código Distrital

Nombre del Distrito

Nombre de la Casilla

100 105 110 115 120 125 130

Globe No. 1 Globe No. 2 Globe No. 3 Globe No. 4 Globe No. 6 Globe No. 7 Globe No. 8

Globe/Miami Chamber of Commerce St John's Episcopal Church St John's Episcopal Church Elks Lodge Elks Lodge Canyon Fire Station Globe City Hall

135 140 150 155 160 165 170

Globe No. 11 East Globe Miami No. 1 Miami No. 3 Claypool No. 1 Claypool No. 2 Claypool No. 3

Gila Pueblo Campus Church of the Nazarene First Southern Baptist Church Miami Town Hall Miami High School St. Paul's Lutheran Church First Baptist Church

175 180

Central Heights Pinal Creek

185

Wheatfields

200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240

Payson No. 1 Payson No. 2 Payson No. 3 Payson No. 4 Payson No. 5 Payson No. 6 Payson No. 7 Payson No. 8 Star Valley

300 305 310 315 320 325

Copper Basin Gisela Pine-Strawberry East Pine-StrawberryWest Roosevelt Sierra Ancha

330 335 340

Tonto Basin Whispering Pines Young

345 400 405

Zane Grey Canyon Day Carrizo

Central Heights Baptist Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church Globe/Miami Chamber of Commerce Community Presbyterian Church St. Philip's Catholic Church Expedition Church Quality Inn Payson Church of Christ Mt. Cross Lutheran Church Ponderosa Baptist Church Payson Public Library Star Valley Baptist Church Hayden/Winkelman School District Office Gisela Community Center First Baptist Church of Pine First Baptist Church of Pine Roosevelt Baptist Church Roosevelt Baptist Church Tonto Basin Chamber of Commerce Whispering Pines Fire Station Pleasant Valley Comm Center Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship Church Canyon Day Jr. High School Assembly of God Church

410

San Carlos

Rice Gym

Ubicación de la Casilla

1360 N Broad Street - Globe 185 E Oak Street - Globe 185 E Oak Street - Globe 1910 E Maple Street - Globe 1910 E Maple Street - Globe 1300 S Jess Hayes Road - Globe 150 N Pine Street - Globe 8274 S Six Shooter Canyon Road Globe 105 Holly Road - Globe 1008 Live Oak Street - Miami 500 Sullivan Street - Miami 4635 E Ragus Road - Globe 750 W Paxton Avenue - Globe 3654 Gordon Street - Miami 5468 S Apache Avenue - Central Heights 750 W Paxton Avenue - Globe 1360 N Broad Street - Globe 800 W Main Street - Payson 511 S St. Phillips Street - Payson 302 S Ash Street - Payson 801 N Beeline - Payson 401 E Tyler Parkway - Payson 601 E Highway 260 - Payson 1800 N Beeline Highway 328 N McLane Road - Payson 4180 E Highway 260 - Star Valley 824 Thorn Avenue - Winkelman 136 S Tatum Trail - Gisela 4039 N Highway 87 - Pine 4039 N Highway 87 - Pine 18659 Highway 188 - Roosevelt 18659 Highway 188 - Roosevelt 45675 Highway 188 - Tonto Basin Whispering Pines Pleasant Valley Road - Young 1036 E Christopher Creek Loop Christopher Creek 4621 S 9th Street - Cedar Creek V-10 Road - Carrizo Mohave Avenue & Yavapai St - San Carlos

ATTENTION VOTERS - DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR POLLING PLACE IS LOCATED SO YOU CAN VOTE IN THE UPCOMING NOVEMBER 4th 2014 GENERAL ELECTION? Now is the time to locate your polling place for the General Election to be held on November 4, 2014. The Polls will open at 6:00 am and will close at 7:00 pm on Election Day. Precinct maps are available for viewing on the Gila County Elections Department webpage you can find us at www.gilacountyaz.gov. Contact the Gila County Department of Elections at (928) 402-8709 with any questions. Precinct Code

Precinct Name

Polling Place Name

100 105 110 115 120 125 130

Globe No. 1 Globe No. 2 Globe No. 3 Globe No. 4 Globe No. 6 Globe No. 7 Globe No. 8

Globe/Miami Chamber of Commerce St John's Episcopal Church St John's Episcopal Church Elks Lodge Elks Lodge Canyon Fire Station Globe City Hall

135 140 150 155 160 165 170

Globe No. 11 East Globe Miami No. 1 Miami No. 3 Claypool No. 1 Claypool No. 2 Claypool No. 3

Gila Pueblo Campus Church of the Nazarene First Southern Baptist Church Miami Town Hall Miami High School St. Paul's Lutheran Church First Baptist Church

175 180

Central Heights Pinal Creek

185

Wheatfields

200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240

Payson No. 1 Payson No. 2 Payson No. 3 Payson No. 4 Payson No. 5 Payson No. 6 Payson No. 7 Payson No. 8 Star Valley

300 305 310 315 320 325

Copper Basin Gisela Pine-Strawberry East Pine-StrawberryWest Roosevelt Sierra Ancha

330 335 340

Tonto Basin Whispering Pines Young

345 400 405

Zane Grey Canyon Day Carrizo

410

San Carlos

Rice Gym

Polling Place Location

PAYSON ROUNDUP ELECTION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

Payson council candidates contend in low-key runoff BY

the land and we need industry to strengthen our economy. If we run out of land or require more land for specific reasons, then yes, we should look at other locations for industry.

ALEXIS BECHMAN

ROUNDUP STAFF REPORTER

They campaigned next to each other in the primary on the Voice of Rim Country ticket, but when they both ended up in a one-seat runoff, they both declared they’d be happy no matter which one wins a seat on the Payson Town Council. Since then, Scoops owner Chris Higgins, 43, and former Payson Fire Marshal Robert Lockhart have run lowkey campaigns, raising minimal new funding and barely uttering a word about the upcoming general election. Neither responded to repeated requests for interviews from the Roundup, so information comes from surveys both candidates filled out in July. A business owner, Higgins is focused on reviving the local economy and supporting existing businesses. Lockhart served as the town’s fire marshal for years and now heads up the ChristopherKohl’s Fire Department as the interim chief. He too has said he wants to bring prosperity back to the town and develop a Formal Strategic Economic Development Plan. He also wants the town to tackle the threat of wildfires and adopt a “meaningful program” noting economic development is null if the town is destroyed by a major wildfire. In the primary, Higgins and Lockhart ran alongside Charlene Creach Brown for three seats on the council. Incumbents Su Connell and Fred Carpenter, however, took the majority of the votes (a little more than 2,000 votes each), thus securing their seats for another four years. Higgins and Lockhart came in a close third and fourth. Higgins got 1,977 votes while Lockhart received 1,828. Brown came in sixth behind incumbent Ed Blair, who lost his seat. As the top two vote-getters without enough votes to win outright, Higgins and Lockhart headed for a general election runoff. That could spur another round of confusion for voters, since everyone in Payson will now get a mail-in ballot — whether they requested it or not. If people with mail-in ballots show up at the polls, they must cast a provisional ballot — which dramatically slows vote-counting. Both Higgins and Lockhart campaigned on the platform of bringing a new voice and perspective to the council. “I am running because I believe that I can bring much-needed experience and a fresh perspective to the board,” Lockhart

Robert Lockhart Campaign funding:

$2,867 to date Work:

Chris Higgins and Bob Lockhart seek Payson council seat in a General Election runoff

said. If elected, Higgins said he would like to see term limits put in place so councilors and the mayor can’t serve term after term, which perpetuates a minority of views and priorities. He said the current council rubber stamps Mayor Kenny Evans’ ideas, rarely even voicing opposing opinions. He won’t continue that practice, he says. Lockhart echoed that sentiment. “They (the council) no longer operate as seven individuals. The town has been deprived of their collective wisdom and experience,” Lockhart said. “Their collective voting record shows a disturbing pattern of unanimous voting with very little discussion. The meetings are abridged as a result of a disproportionate number of important items being put on consent. The individual council members rarely if ever initiate ideas or proposals. They clearly appear to follow even though they were elected to lead.” The council’s lack of leadership isn’t the only place the men agree. Both would like to see the sole remaining impact fee — water — lowered to make Payson competitive with other communities. The fee amounts to about $6,500 per house now.

Chris Higgins Campaign funding:

$1,485 to date Work:

Cryptographic technician in the U.S.

Air Force for 10 years, serving in Desert Storm and Bosnia Herzegovina. Senior trainer for Computer Sciences Corporation and Motorola for four years; sales and marketing for Gordon Research Institute for four years. Sales and marketing consultant for KMOG for the last seven years; owner of Scoops Ice Cream & Espresso for six years; co-owner of KRIM 96.3 FM for a year and sales/marketing director of KMOG 1420 AM radio station. Education:

Associate degree in applied sciences from the Air Force community college

For 6.5 years served as Payson’s fire marshal. Before that, 40 years’ experience in municipal government, employed by two fire departments, one fire district and a large plan review and consulting firm. Served as a firefighter, engineer, paramedic, lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, fire marshal and deputy chief of administration and operations responsible for a budget of $14 million. Currently own and operate a private consulting home-based business and teach at Gila Community College. Education:

Bachelor’s in fire science from Southern Illinois University and a master’s in business administration from Keller Graduate School. Qualifications:

Firewise is essential in our community. Firewise could be encouraged through a town-led assistance program that would help defer some of the costs of Firewising.

I have been fortunate to have served in municipal government for more than 40 years, 30 of which have been in upper management serving in both planning and community development. I have worked with and for the current town council, mayor and manager. I am conversant with all of the town’s codes, policies and procedures. I have experienced the day-to-day grind and the nuts and bolts of municipal government. Having served in three different communities, I have seen how elected officials handle very similar issues in a very dissimilar and enlightened manner.

The WUI building code?

What are your thoughts on Firewise?

I would defer this question to Bob Lockhart and the current fire chief. They have the knowledge and experience in this area.

Firewise is a great program when utilized in a small, close-knit neighborhood that has the will to make their neighborhood safer. It was never designed or intended to be adopted by a city or town. Towns such as Flagstaff, Prescott and Sedona, which face very similar conditions, adopted the Wildland Urban Interface Code. Education of the prob-

Qualifications:

Serves on the Payson Living Word Bible Church Board of Directors and Payson Little League Board; member of Local First Arizona and National Federation of Independent Business What are your thoughts on Firewise?

Should Payson develop an industrial park and try to attract light industry?

I thought we had been trying to attract light industry for several years. We have

lems and providing solutions is the first step in getting the public to understand the reasons why properly clearing their property is beneficial to the community. Firewise unfortunately only involves voluntary compliance. It does not address the problem presented by a homeowner or an absentee owner of a vacant lot who refuses to contribute to the safety of the community. It also does not address building structural components intended to protect a structure exposed to a wild fire. The WUI building code?

A civilian ad hoc group took on the project of recommending how Payson should address this problem. The committee proposed that the town adopt the Wildland Urban Interface Code (WUI), with the amendments proposed by the fire department. They also proposed that the structural components of the WUI code not be adopted, but reviewed for potential adoption in 18 months. The code as proposed does not, however, cover existing property or vacant lots. The WUI code with the proposed amendments will make the WUI code adaptable and affordable for property owners in Payson. Would you like to see Payson grow?

Yes, if it is planned growth. Payson has a terrific climate and is beautiful. It is a logical location for families to want to move to. Growth is inevitable. Unplanned and uncontrolled growth however should not be allowed to happen. Growth can enhance our quality of life by infusing opportunities and financial security into our lives. We could see better parks, recreation, schools, medical facilities, housing and employment opportunities. Should Payson develop an industrial park and try to attract light industry?

The answer is yes, but not an unqualified yes. We currently have an industrial park by the airport as well as many acres of property, which are zoned and capable of handling manufacturing. The lack of facts makes it hard to make an informed decision. The apparent lack of planning makes it impossible to make the right decision. The record should show I am a big proponent of planning, thereby getting it right the first time. The residents accept and desire growth, however they want and deserve controlled and planned growth.

PAYSON ROUNDUP ELECTION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

Genial Payson School Board race poses stark choices Darlene Younker If elected to the Payson Unified School District Board, Darlene Younker hopes to create a plan for the district. “What we need is a plan,” she said. “I can’t imagine any business running without a plan. We need a strategic plan ... If we would have had a plan, we might not have sold Frontier.” Younker has experience with plans. She spent her career working as a facilities manager for a bi-coastal non-profit that provided mental health, alcohol and drug services to adults in Maryland and throughout California. Growing up the daughter of a career military father, Younker moved many times, both nationally and internationally, often changing three school sites in a year. Younker said focusing on the basics gave her a strong foundation, which she hopes to bring to the students and Payson Unified School District. “I think education is the foundation of our country,” said Younker. “It’s ... important to teach the basics — not that I don’t appreciate music and the arts. I was exposed to all of that — art, music and science — through travel.” Younker had to learn about living within a budget when her father passed away in her pre-teen years. “(My mother) sacrificed a lot for me,” said Younker of the years she and her mother lived solely on a military pension. Younker also worked with school budgets for the 17 years she sat on the school board for the Dehesa Elementary School District in El Cajon, Calif. Now, Younker believes PUSD needs a plan that supports high expectations as well as lives within its budget. “If you look at the funding formula created by Kathie Manning (PUSD business manager), funding is a huge issue,” said Younker. With her business and volunteer experience, Younker believes she can add to the value of the PUSD board. To see Darlene Younker’s answers to the full Roundup questionnaire, please see our website, payson.com, and click on the Vote 2014 icon).

Angela Prock Angela (Angie) Prock has young children. Her involvement in the schools will last years as her youngest still attends pre-school, while her oldest is in first grade. Her family’s roots in Rim Country go back years as well, her husband graduated from Payson High School and her mother-in-law worked as a first-grade teacher for years in the Payson Unified School District. Prock understands the value of good schooling, despite living in a small, rural town. She grew up in Owasso, a little town near Tulsa, Okla. “I loved school,” she said. “I went to Oklahoma State, (then) I went onto grad school and got an occupational therapy degree. Payson reminds me of the community I grew up in.” Her decision to ramp up her volunteerism and join the ranks of the PUSD board only cements her commitment to children and the community. “My biggest motivating factor is to facilitate our kids to be prepared when they graduate to do what they want to do no matter their family situation ... to have those equal opportunities to have the education they need to do what whatever they want to do with their life,” she said. “If you have a strong school system, you have a strong community.” Her career as an occupational therapist has trained her to listen carefully, assess the situation and offer solutions to make life work for her patients. “In school, we get a lot of training about the sensory system that helps us smell, see, and feel the world around us,” she said. “We take that in and ... look to see if the (patient) is more sensitive to light, or if hearing the air conditioner distracts. I have to identify the issue and create a plan.” With her research skills, Prock has clear positions on many of the issues facing the district. To see Angie Prock’s answers to the full Roundup questionnaire, please see our website, payson.com, and click on the Vote 2014 icon).

Sheila DeSchaaf Sheila DeSchaaf had been trained to build coalitions and sift through bureaucratic budgets. “I’m a consensus builder,” she said. DeSchaaf works for the Town of Payson as a zoning administrator and learned much about how to work for the public good. “I hope I would bring transparency,” she said. “Hopefully I will help disseminate information.” She has received a master’s in public administration and has always gravitated toward bringing people together. “I don’t come with a predetermined agenda or platform for changing this or that,” said DeSchaaf. “I weigh things without personal bias to make the best informed decisions for our kids.” DeSchaaf respects education — she and her sister are the first generation in their family to receive college degrees. DeSchaaf moved to Payson 17 years ago, has four children, ages of 7 to 17, in all four schools in the district. Her husband graduated from Payson High School. With her commitment to the best education for her children and skills forming budgets and working as a liaison to governmental boards, DeSchaaf would add to the school board. To see Sheila DeSchaaf’s answers to the full Roundup questionnaire, please see our website, payson.com, and click on the Vote 2014 icon).

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School board candidates (left to right) Sheila DeSchaaf, Angie Prock and Darlene Younker discussed the new Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards at a recent forum hosted by the Payson Tea Party. BY

MICHELE NELSON

ROUNDUP STAFF REPORTER

The Payson Unified School District Board race, pits Sheila DeSchaaf, a town planner, Angie Prock, an occupational therapist, and Darlene Younker, a retired facilities manager, against each other for two seats. The race has been polite, informational and sometimes full of laughter. But the three candidates differ on key issues. DeSchaaf and Prock have qualified support for the Arizona College and Career Ready standards, while Younker actively opposes any standards endorsed by the federal government. Younker originally expressed strong reservations about the school budget override, but now supports the measure. Both Prock and DeSchaaf supported the override throughout their campaigns. DeSchaaf and Prock both say that since they have children in the district, they’re more connected with the challenges the district faces. Younker says she has more time to devote to the position and hopes to reinforce traditional values and approaches in the district. The candidates appeared together at two public forums, one hosted by the Key Club at Payson High School, the other by the Payson Tea Party. Interesting to note, between the Key Club debate and the Tea Party debate, Younker changed her position on the override. “I do want to clear up one thing,” said Younker during the forum sponsored by the Tea Party, “… I know that it has been said that I’m against the tax override — and that is not true. If I get new information I will reconsider. I have been carefully studying the issue. I believe it is going to pass — and I believe it may well be necessary. But I am going to work diligently to make sure that we don’t have to come back for more money. If we get our state lands back (from the federal government), then we can get more income off those state lands — ranching, logging, mining — that is prohibited to us. Those are our lands and we need to get them back. But I have come to the conclusion that it is probably necessary and we probably should support it. But this is our third override and it’s becoming the new norm.” The override allows those living within the Payson Unified School District to support the local schools by voting on a 10 percent increase above the state-supported maintenance and operations budget. The Legislature created the override so that the people in a district could support excellence in their schools. According to a state-mandated budget created by PUSD, override funds currently pay for 15 percent of the teaching staff. Those teachers help to maintain smaller class sizes for elementary classes, teach music, physical education and technology, and offer math and reading tutoring. Superintendent Greg Wyman has said if the

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override does not pass, cutting teachers will not necessarily be the first thing the district decides to do, but it is very likely some teachers would lose their jobs if the measure does not pass. “Eighty five percent of the M&O budget covers people and programs,” said Wyman. Board president Barbara Underwood said the last time the override failed to pass, P.E. classes were cut. Neither Prock nor DeSchaaf said they could imagine a school without P.E., music or smaller class sizes for elementary students. “I fully support the override,” said Prock at the Tea Party hosted forum. “It would be wonderful if we didn’t need it, but I know that the state was faced with some cuts and a lot of those cuts went to education. Our school district faced some very tough decision-making. What I’m hearing is, ‘How can we stretch this dollar? How can we make room for this teacher who has to teach 26 young children with these short attention spans?’ It would be wonderful if at the state level they would change the funding — but what we need right now for our kids is the override.” DeSchaaf also supports the override. “I absolutely support the override. The money goes to our teachers, our students, our programs. The money that goes to our professionals comes back to the community. It keeps our schools competitive. When people are coming into our community, that’s a huge factor in where people relocate. We need to offer their children a place where they can receive a quality education. The money from the override goes into music and technology. If we don’t have technology in our classroom, we’re not keeping up. It’s also going to keep our class sizes down — I don’t think it’s going to reduce them — but it will keep an overwhelming class size from getting bigger. We are at a disadvantage (with the lack of private land in Gila County) and we do need to change that. We are also at a disadvantage compared to communities where the home values are higher. But the way we can help in the meantime is to support the override.” When it came to discussing the Arizona College and Career Ready standards (formerly known as Common Core), the three candidates had the greatest differences. The standards have come under fire from conservative groups for coming from the federal government. However, the Common Core standards started with state groups who wanted to create research-based, benchmarked, detailed academic standards that teach critical thinking skills. The standards include numerous assessment tests throughout the year to test students’ understanding and mastery of a subject. The hope has been that teachers could more readily identify a student’s weakness and then teach that student the skills again until they understood the concept. Concepts are taught on a timeline so that a student, if they must move to a different district, would have consistency in the

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subjects taught. In order to help teachers stay on track, PUSD purchased the Beyond Textbooks program that provides a timeline and suggested lessons for teachers. Prock said as she has learned more about the standards and Beyond Textbooks, she has found she has more questions and concerns. “I’m learning a lot about Common Core. I’ve heard some positives and some negatives. I don’t know if I’m in favor, actually. I appreciate using standards to ensure that the education my children are getting is very competitive with the other states in our country — also that they’re internationally benchmarked. I feel that when our students graduate from our schools, they need to be competitive. The thing that I am concerned about is the transition for children who have been raised using a different curriculum and teachers letting me know they would like to teach and use their creative methods their own way, but they’re limited by the standards that are set forth. But anything that’s new requires time and effort, so you’ll never know if it’s going to work if you don’t give it our best shot.” Younker was clearer in her opposition of the standards; clearly saying each state should be responsible for its own standards. “I am not in favor of it. It is a one size fits all approach. It’s top-down instead of bottom up. We have regional differences. We need to embrace those differences. Every state needs to have its own standard. Those standards I have read are very often anti-American. They don’t support the standards our country was founded on. I think they’re detrimental to our children. They were written primarily by three organizations funded by Bill and Melinda Gates. The leading evaluators were not even really actually allowed to validate it after they started making recommendations. The flaws of Common Core are that the standards are content-free skills. The writing and math standards are developmentally inappropriate at many grade levels. It actually reduces opportunity for critical thinking — it can’t adjust to local or state needs — and the cost to implement was too high. We should go back and tweak the Arizona (AIMS) 2010 standards.” DeSchaaf, with her children spread out amongst the four schools, did not believe her children had suffered from the implementation of the Common Core standards. “I’m not opposed to having standards. I don’t feel as strongly against Common Core as Darlene. Our teachers are split on this issue. Parents are split. Everyone is still waiting to see what happens. I don’t think we’ll see what happens until our first-graders are graduating. I would say a lot of thoughtful educators came together in the Vail School District to come up with the Beyond Textbooks. Having common standards that go across the states is beneficial — if I transferred into Arizona from Chicago or Los Angeles — I know what I’m supposed to be learning at that same grade level. I have children who have been in the classroom under that changes and have not struggled ... I think our children are better educated now than we were when I went to school.”

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School board candidates’ answers to questionnaire Angie Prock 1) What are the three things you most want to accomplish in the next two years?

In the next two years, I would work hard to fully understand all sides of the issues to help make decisions about district policies and budget with common sense and with our children’s best interest in mind. Second, I am encouraged by the efforts our current superintendent has led to organize educators, community members and parents to create a common, clear mission for our school district based on what is important to the people of Payson while working to achieve the College and Career Readiness Standards. I would support these efforts in every way I can. Third, I would like to increase community partnerships with the schools. 2) What’s the biggest problem the district faces?

Funding appears to be the biggest problem PUSD faces — not having enough money and ensuring the money we have is spent on the classroom. I understand passing the budget override would allow our district to keep class sizes within approved ranges, provide advanced course opportunities for high school students (important for preparing these kids for college and careers), provide music and technology programs to our kids, and most importantly, to attract and maintain quality teachers. 3) Was it a good idea to hire student achievement teachers?

I don’t have all of the facts surrounding this issue; therefore, I don’t feel comfortable expressing an opinion for either side of the issue. I understand Brenda Case was hired by the district as our student achievement coordinator last year to oversee curriculum and provide schools the support they need to improve test scores. I also understand that position is controversial because it is a high paying position. Many people have expressed frustration that our district’s test scores last year were not as high as expected, despite the work of our student achievement teachers and coordinator. I also understand it was a time of change as the College and Career Readiness Standards and Beyond Textbooks curriculum were introduced to our school district last year. This could also have affected the district’s test scores. I intend to further educate myself regarding this issue. 4) Do you think the federally funded school lunch program wastes money or fosters too great a dependence?

I believe children cannot learn well if they are hungry. According to an analysis performed by Deloitte and released by Share Our Strength, children who eat school breakfast achieve 17.5 percent higher test scores and attend school 1.5 more days per year. They also state students who attend class more regularly are 20 percent more likely to graduate from high school. The fact is, a lot of parents need help feeding their children. If we can help these children learn better by feeding them when their parents are unable, we should. I also think it is our responsibility to closely monitor a program like this to ensure it is feeding the students who really need it. I am focused on what is best for the student, not on the politics that surround this issue. 5) Why have student test scores declined and what can the board do about that?

There seem to be many factors involved with the declining test scores of the past several years. To name a few: superintendent turnover, implementing new school standards adopted by our state in 2010 (College and Career Readiness or Core Measures), implementing a new curriculum (Beyond Textbooks in 2013) to help achieve the state standards — the executive director of Beyond Textbooks has stated it takes three years for (positive) change to take effect, and more. I see the role of the board in changing this trend as working closely with our superintendent while listening to our teachers, parents, students and community members to set a vision and clear goals for our school district. The board can set policies that provide our educators with the support and resources they need to succeed. The board can also change that trend by listening to the ideas and concerns of the community, parents and educators to serve as a watchdog in keeping our district on track. Specifically, we need to offer intersession for

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the students who need help to catch up to the standards as well as programs to better challenge our high-achieving students. 6) Should the district consider a K-8 model based on studies showing a rise in achievement and discipline?

I believe anything that may improve student achievement should be considered. I would be open to learning more about this model and why our current model was chosen.

Sheila DeSchaaf 1) What are the three things you most want to accomplish in the next two years?

I did not have a list of initiatives in mind when I decided to run for the board. As a mother of four school-aged children, I simply wanted to provide sound, common-sense, unbiased oversight with our children’s best interests in mind. Members of the board are ideally supposed to be representatives of the community and I want to hear from parents and the greater community what we need to be focusing on most. My accomplishments should mirror the community’s goals. After speaking with a number of residents already, there are a number of common items that many residents have voiced their thoughts on. I know already that almost everyone I have spoken with is concerned about the decline in the ratings or test scores. I would like to see all of those scores improve. In addition, we have lost some of our advanced placement courses. I would like to see us bring back these offerings so that our school system stays competitive when compared with public schools in the Valley. I do not want to lose families from our community because we cannot meet their needs within our own school district. 2) What’s the biggest problem the district faces?

Funding is always a concern and leads to concerns in a number of areas, such as having an inability to fund providing access to cutting edge technology, academic counseling, specialized programs like gifted education and advanced placement or dual enrollment courses. But one thing that I have heard from a number of parents and children, that hasn’t been mentioned yet, are concerns over bullying within our schools. Mostly this has been mentioned at the middle school level, but is also occurring even as young as the K-2 programs at Payson Elementary School. This sort of behavior is especially detrimental to a child’s academic success, enjoyment and achievement in school. I would like to explore options for ensuring the district has best practices in place for curbing this sort of activity, because every child deserves a nurturing environment in which to learn.

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3) Was it a good idea to hire student achievement teachers?

Based upon the number of schools across the nation that also have student achievement programming, this is not an uncommon model for increasing scores for student performance measures. The success or merit cannot fully be determined until these employees have had adequate time to create and implement programming. Test scores in coming years will certainly confirm the need for these positions and/or demonstrate that this concept needs to be re-evaluated. With the layers of performance measures that are imposed upon our schools, such as the federally-mandated No Child Left Behind and the statemandated AZ Learns, it seems the duties of the achievement director and coordinators are plentiful. Teachers are already faced with growing class sizes, can they be expected to take on more? Or is it more beneficial to have one clearinghouse at each school who is responsible for that burden? Regardless of whether or not we are in favor of these federal and state mandates, we are held accountable by way of our test scores. At inception, these positions were created in order to improve our schools’ performance indicators. Personally, I tend to favor a flatter organization. However, I believe that the superintendent and the members of the school board that voted to implement the achievement staff structure weighed their decision based upon all of the factors I have just mentioned, as well as a number of other factors that I haven’t considered. I can honestly say that I have personally had a positive experience since the inception of this structure. My two youngest children have benefitted positively from the extra tutelage of Julia Randall School’s student achievement coordinator, Mrs. Savage. 4) Do you think the federally funded school lunch program wastes money or fosters too great a dependence?

The National Student Lunch Program (NSLP), administered by USDA serves 31 million children

in this country daily. Federal oversight of the program however, is lacking in terms of how it monitors eligibility. As a taxpayer I would hope that the federal government would continually find ways to improve their assistance programs. However, making sure children have enough to eat during school is far from a waste of money. Science has proven that children are better able to learn when they have adequate nutrition, and I would not be in favor of opting out of the free and reduced lunch program. The program is vital for students of families in need. The NSLP is also used to determine district eligibility for other state and federal educational aid programs. The Title I reading program, which now provides assistance for students needing more intensive reading help is one example. If schools are thought to be too dependent on government, then that issue may need to be hashed out in more detail. That argument may be appropriate at a much higher political level, but is not as relevant when you are one solitary, rural district in one state. 5) Why have student test scores declined and what can the board do about that?

Falling test scores may be related to the great number of changes that have occurred within the district in recent years, including the changes in administration, teachers trying to implement the new standards, and the significant reduction in enrollment that led to cutbacks in specialized classes. Reversing the trend has to be a cooperative effort between the board and the entire staff. The board has to approve a curriculum that is based on quality data. The superintendent can identify ways to track student progress leading up to testing, and provide regular updates to the board. We have to ensure teachers receive adequate training and support. Dr. Wyman undoubtedly has the experience and knowledge to help alleviate this problem. So I look forward to learning about his recommendations and working cooperatively toward implementing changes, if necessary. 6) Should the district consider a K-8 model based on studies showing a rise in achievement and discipline?

I come from a school system where K-12 was in the same facility. Elementary classrooms, middle school classrooms and high school classrooms were in their own portions of the building, however, there were no barriers between them. Each school was also very involved within the other. The high school and middle school had students working in the cafeteria, to earn hands-on experience and income. Many of the workers had younger siblings in the lower grades and had the opportunity to interact briefly during midday. Elementary and middle school students were able to attend high school plays, concerts, sporting events and special programs, such as talent shows and assemblies as part of their school day. The younger kids looked up to the older kids. The upper classmen relished in the admiration and enjoyed the interactions. I believe these activities were very instrumental in creating aspirations and goals among elementary school students. It encouraged them to become involved in sports. They aspired to become musicians or join the debate teams, yearbook staff, FFA, FBLA and other groups. Students without positive role models in their own homes were exposed to a host of role models at school. My children have enjoyed interaction with fifth-graders when Julia Randall and Frontier Elementary allowed the older kids to mentor reading activities with younger kids. I believe that positive inspiration and role modeling is important. It comes in many forms, including student to student. From a cost and achievement perspective, having combined K-8 schools may allow the district to consolidate administrative costs. Likewise, since student achievement has been shown to drop when students enter intermediate level school (regardless of whether they enter middle school at the fifth-, sixth, or seventh-grade level), combining K-8 could potentially improve student achievement. Perhaps our test scores would improve. I have heard parents discuss their fears about the district considering sending fifth-graders to the middle school. Two of my children have attended Rim Country Middle School. They have both relayed to

me that bullying is common. Bullying can have detrimental lasting (possibly life altering) impacts on our children. Research indicates bullying may be less prevalent in K-8 schools. In addition, my own experience in community planning tells me that the least distance traveled to get to school the better. In other words, if PES, JRE and RCMS campuses were made into K-8 campuses, perhaps it would reduce some of the reliance upon busing. It could reduce driving distances for parents that drive their children to school and might allow more students to walk to and from school. So if implementing K-8 programs could create cost savings, could decrease bullying and could increase student achievement, then it would be prudent to consider this concept. Educationnext.org provides a great resource on the topic of K-5, K-8 and 6-8 or 6-12 education. I would be in favor of exploring the possibilities. I think that a potential change of this size demands input from more than just the members of the school board, though. A community focus group with input from parents, teachers, students, experienced administrators and other interested community members might be the ideal way to explore the possibilities.

Darlene Younker 1) What are the three things you most want to accomplish in the next two years?

1. I would like to see a long-term, five-year, strategic plan designed and implemented. 2. I would strive to establish a stable, long-term funding stream. 3. I would attempt to avoid educational fads which disrupt the classroom without providing long-term benefits. 2) What’s the biggest problem the district faces?

Our biggest problem is the constant crushing of the morale and initiative of our excellent, professional and under-appreciated teaching staff. 3) Was it a good idea to hire student achievement teachers?

We hired them and yet test scores went down. 4) Do you think the federally funded school lunch program wastes money or fosters too great a dependence?

Federal programs are often wasteful, but this one nevertheless serves a useful purpose. 5) Why have student test scores declined and what can the board do about that?

Just a few years ago we allocated 60 percent of spending in the Payson School District to the classroom. Today the ratio has declined to 53 percent, with the rest eaten up by non-classroom expenses. This is a bad trend. In that same time span, students’ test scores have declined. Taking resources away from our teachers has turned out to be a failing strategy, which should surprise no one. How can results get better if you take away resources and respect? I say we return the resources and respect to our teachers and let them do the job that they have studied for years at the university to perform. 6) Should the district consider a K-8 model based on studies showing a rise in achievement and discipline?

There are valid points to be made on both sides of this issue. It is worth looking into, very carefully. It will not serve our students to make a hasty move which disrupts their education without a positive result.

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School sporting events draw spectators from outside the area that spending money on food, gas and lodging.

Override boosts local economy BY

MICHELE NELSON

ROUNDUP STAFF REPORTER

The $14.6 million Payson Unified School District maintenance and operations (M&O) budget buoys the local economy by employing 300 people who buy and rent homes, spend on local supplies, health care and construction, and purchase food at regional restaurants and stores. The school’s sporting and arts events draw spectators from outside the area that spend even more money on food, gas and lodging. The additional $1.2 million the override provides annually adds a 10 percent boost to the economic power of the school district. The added boost to the state-funded M&O budget allows the school to pay for many of those audience-attracting activities, while maintaining the quality of the education provided to Payson students. Once a way to help support extra programs, the override money now supports core academic functions — especially teachers’ salaries. Arizona ranks last in per-pupil spending, according to the National Education Association (NEA). Since 2008, the Legislature has cut billions from school budgets, despite voter initiatives that require the Legislature to keep pace with inflation in school funding. The state is fighting a court order to immediately give K-12 schools an illegally withheld $317 million inflation adjustment. The district released the following figures on the impact of school spending on Rim Country: • District has 300 employees, the largest employer in the community. • PUSD pays out $10 million in salaries annually. • PUSD provides $3.1 million in employee benefits. • PUSD spent more than $1 million in construction projects. • PUSD pays $1.2 million in utility bills annually. • The middle and high schools host more than 100 activities including games, tournaments, band festivals and camps. Those visiting from outside the area shop in stores, eat in local

Arizona K-12 Facts K-12 Education per-pupil funding • 50th nationally • $6,248 per pupil, $3,000 less than the national average Teacher and staff salaries • 36th for teacher salaries, about $6,500 below the national average • 44th in the nation for public school instructional staff salaries, about $9,000 below the national average Class sizes • 2nd largest class sizes – 24 compared to the national average of 15.3 • Class sizes have risen 32 percent in the past 20 years, compared to a 12 percent decline nationally Arizona K-12 test scores NAEP: Grade 4 Mathematics rank, 44 Grade 4 Reading rank, 47 Grade 8 Mathematics rank, 37 Grade 8 Reading rank, 42 ACT and SAT (college bound): 21st in ACT composite score 31st in Arizona’s SAT composite score Arizona’s student participation rates for the ACT and SAT exams are among the lowest in the nation. Source: www.arizonaea.org

restaurants, buy gas and use local lodging. • PUSD hosts events all year long. • High school students fill entry-level jobs throughout the community and the wages they earn are reinvested in the community.

What the override money covers BY

MICHELE NELSON

ROUNDUP STAFF REPORTER

Currently, the $1.2 million contributed by the override tax pays for 22 teachers in the Payson Unified School District. That amounts to 15 percent of the teaching staff. Twenty-eight percent of those teachers keep class sizes small — incredibly important in the elementary school grades. Studies have shown small class sizes improve learning, especially in the lower grades. Arizona has among the largest class sizes in the nation and remains one of the few states in which class sizes continue to increase. Five percent of override dollars maintains the Advanced Placement (AP) classes in the high school. If a Payson student wishes to attend college, those AP classes make a difference on college applications. The competition is stiff, especially if an Arizona student wishes to attend school outside of the state. Most high schools in larger districts offer a suite of AP classes. The remaining 67 percent of the override funds pay for 15 teachers who teach music, technology, physical education, and tutoring in math and reading. Without the override, class sizes could increase. Administrators and board members say that without the override, the district might have to curtail or eliminate music and P.E. classes and programs throughout the district. Computer classes may have to be eliminated as well. Moreover, the district might have to curtail programs that

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Override tax dollars help maintain AP (Advanced Placement) classes at the high school. Successful completion of AP courses make a difference on college applications. provide extra tutoring and help for students struggling with math and reading. If the override does not pass, Superintendent Greg Wyman has said that he, administrators, and the board with community input will carefully consider where to make cuts.

With the maintenance and operations (M&O) budget paying for 85 percent of the people and programs at the school district, both will be cut if the override does not pass. But the override would easily pass if every teacher and every parent voted for the measure.

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MISCELLANEOUS *CANCER CASES* www.cancerbenefits.com Call 800-414-4328.

20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257 Air Hockey Table, Air Powered, Full Size (4x7), electric scoreboard, $90. 928-474-3342

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Ovens, Walk-Ins, A/Cs, Electrical, Plumbing,

YARD SALES 2. 501 W. Johnson Drive, Fri. Sat. & Sun. Oct. 17, 18 & 19 from 8am to 4pm; Household Items, Garden Planters, Diet & Cook Books, Videos, Photo Albums and Lots More! 3. 129 E. Quail Hollow Dr. (Star Valey); Turn right on Moonlight from Hwy 260. Fri. & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 from 8am to?; Lots of Stuff, Something for Everyone.

EDUCATION Adult Education Teacher

GILA COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

ADULT EDUCATION/GED TEACHER

4. Garage Sale - Two Family Oct. 17 & 18 starting at 7:00 a.m.; Collectibles, Electronics, Holiday, Furniture, Misc. 505 N. Doubletree Circle.

PERSONALS Richard Eugene Kuhn military memorial service, October 31, 2014, 12noon, National Cemetary of Arizona, Phoenix. 480-573-3600.

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, LOCAL: Will Pick Up, Good Prices, DAVE’S AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, Parts for Sale, M-F, 9-5, Sat 9-1, 928-474-4440

RVS 2001 Aljo 27.5ft 5th Wheel Trailer, All the regular items plus these extras. 1. Solar panel w/regulator 2. Built in propane generator 3. Automatic gas Catalytic Heater 4. Indoor outdoor thermometer 5. Am/Fm disk radio w/weather band $6,000. For Info call 928-951-2450

Contact

soconnor@gilacountyaz.gov or 928.402.8783 for more information

WINTERIZING & REPAIRS NEW & USED UTILITY TRAILERS 928-468-2026

SUVS

2008 Ford Expedition XLT Good condition, cream color, 88,000 miles, 2WD, 5.4L V8.. $17,500.. 928-595-0477

TRUCKS 1997 Ford F350 Nice crewcab dually. 7 new Big O tires w/warranty 130,000 miles 460 motor Gooseneck $5500. 480-205-2526 dancrich@gmail.com

AUCTIONS

NOW HIRING

FT Dependable, Enthusiastic, Energetic and Coachable; Experience Preferred Karen’s Kare Bears, 103 W. Roundup Rd.

Call Ron 928-521-7517 www.RonBrewerAuctions.com

ESTATE SALES 8. Estate Sale: Fri. & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 from 8am to ?: NO EARLY BIRDS, PLEASE! Furniture, Collectibles, Designer Clothing, and Misc. Northwood Condo #36, 1501 N. Beeline Hwy. ESTATE SALE: October 1 thru November 2, 2014; Antiques, Books, Collectibles, Household Goods, Personal Possessions, Call for Apt. 928-474-8658

MOVING SALES 10. Moving Sale; 907 W. Prarie Road, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 from 7am to Noon: Washer/Dryer, Tools, Clothes, Books, Household Items and More!

CLERICAL/OFFICE Administrative Clerk Clerical person is needed from 11am to 3pm, Mon-Fri $400 weekly.Computer skills are a must.Need to be detail oriented, possess good customer skills must be able to do small errands.Email deniselars767@gmail.com 928-474-3121

DRIVERS Part time CDL driver Part time CDL CLASS A driver needed one day a week. Perfect for a truck driver that has other work, but needs one more day a week, but a full day guaranteed! Contact me at 928-978-0534

YARD SALES 1. Yard & Custom Furniture Sale SATURDAY ONLY, October 18 from am to 2pm; Lady’s clothes, ceramics, books, glassware, toys, WWII tapes & books, bed spread, etc. Custom / refurbished / unique chairs, benches, tables, and beadwork hangings. In Rim View Heights, 1101 S. Milk Ranch Pt., off of E. Phoenix St.

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

Guard etc.

Broker-Joel Dean, Beeline Insurance, 807 S.Beeline Hwy.Ste.C 928-478-7151 Direct-480-385-9144 Auto,Home,Life,Health Avail.7 Days a Week

Gift Certificates Available

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

RAPID PLUMBING SERVICE

COMPARE & SAVE! Medicare Supplements Advantage • Part D Rx

30yrs Exp. Call Mark 928-595-0323 All Service & Repairs Drain Specialist, All Work Garanteed, Lowest Prices in Rim Country!

Registered Nurse w/40 years experience desires to assist individuals w/medical care needs in their home. Questions? Call Lorna Hansen 928-978-0145.

LANDSCAPING

Ruth Rand

Local Independent Broker

978-9108

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

Call for appointment Tom Russell & Associates

HEALTH CARE

CONSTRUCTION

Caregiver: Must have Experience in an ALF, with ALL Certification Call 928-468-2461

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

*YOU Name It Pricing* Tree Trimming and Removal Always Within YOUR Budget Specialized in Safety

Legacy Lumberjack 928-478-2123

Quality Pumping Needs FT/PT CDL and Non-CDL Driver Positions Great Pay, Good Hours, Service Payson and Surrounding Areas, Must Be Reliable, Dependable and Ready to go to work, Call Chancy 928-978-4632

Payson Regional Home Health is a rapidly growing community-based home care provider caring for residents within the comfort and safety of their homes. Our Partners in Care culture allows flexibility to work closely with the patients and their families.

IRIS GARDEN SERVICE 10% Off Your Full Cleanup! COMPLETE YARD & GARDEN CLEANUPS, DEBRIS REMOVED, REASONABLE; PAYSON LIC. 928-474-5932 Cell 928-951-3734 not.lic.contr.

R.W.P. CARPENTRY & REMODELING:

Home Health experience preferred for all opportunities. Valid nursing license required. Sign-On Bonus May Be Available. Company benefits provided for full time and part time positions. For more information and immediate consideration, please send your resume to: Tanya Schlegel-Ryden Fax: 928-472-5250 Email: tanya_schlegel-ryden@chs.net www.homecareopportunities. net COME JOIN OUR GREAT TEAM AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF BEING A PARTNER IN CARE

DRIVERS Looking for a job that provides meaningful work and competitive compensation? Please drop off resume at: Eric Santana, Agent 904 S. Beeline Hwy, #4

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

• Full-time Housekeeper • Part-time House Person • Part-time House Person Laundry

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

21243.1014

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Now Hiring

for the following positions:

Living Trusts Wills/Living Wills Powers of Attorney Deeds Patty Rockwell 928-476-6539

• • • • • • •

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

Overnight Maintenance Overnight Stocking Cashiers Deli, Meat, Beauty Departments Grocery Courtesy Clerks Dairy/Frozen Department

Apply online at www.walmartstores.com or at our hiring kiosks inside the store

MOBILES FOR SALE 12x60 Mobile Home for Sale 3Br/1Ba, Includes All Appliances, Located 703 Frontier Street #25, Family Park, $4,500. 520-867-3051 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

RENTALS

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COOKS & DIETARY AIDES NEEDED

Must have experience, preferably in long-term care. Full-time or Part-time. Apply in person or email resume to: jason_norman@lcca.com

Apartments for Rent

This Fall make ASPEN COVE Your New Home

107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541

Units Available! Apply Today!

APARTMENTS FEATURING: • 2 Bedrooms/2 Baths • 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths • Washers & Dryers • Covered Parking • Pet Friendly

ASPEN COVE

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

(928) 474-8042

Quality Additions, Cabinet Installation, Decks, Finnish Work, Painting, Drywall, Etc.20yrs Experience, Licensed & Bonded ROC200461, Payson B/L#PH9305, Call Robin 1-928-595-1816

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

FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts

HANDYMAN

2)) Your 1st Service 2))

A Dependable Handyman Service

OakLeaf Yardworks Yard Maint.,Firewising minor landscaping and tree trimming. All work affordable. Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 deebsfoil34@yahoo.com not a licsensed contractor

Carpentry, Painting, Masonry, Electric, Yard Work, Wood Splitting, Hauling Payson License #P08226, Barney Branstetter 928-595-0236

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Apartments For Rent

Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!

DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor

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NOW HIRING CNA’S, RN’S & LPN’S Full-time, Part-time & PRN Positions Available. Competitive wages and benefits. $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions. Apply in person at:

Forest Hills Condominiums

333 N. McLane Large 1-2 Bedrooms WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER COVERED PARKING PET FRIENDLY CLOSE TO RUMSEY PARK & LIBRARY

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 474-6896 Order: 10067778 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20115075 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Join our friendly Team

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not licensed contractor

The following opportunities are currently available: Registered Nurse-Case Manager (Full Time) Registered Nurse (PRN) Licensed Practical Nurse (Part Time) Speech Therapist (PRN) Master Social Worker (PRN)

• Full-time Assistant Front Desk Manager • Full-time Maintenance Tech

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Debco Construction

GREAT HOME HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES IN PAYSON, ARIZONA

IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

APPLY IN PERSON or ONLINE at DiamondResorts.com

You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!

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

Inventory Processor

Front Office/Receptionist Position Must be familiar with the operations of a busy family practice, computerized medical records (EMR), and Microsoft Windows 7. Email your resume to easton708@gmail.com of fax to 928-472-6176

KOHL’S RANCH LODGE 202 S. Kohl’s Ranch Lodge Road, Payson, Arizona

AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal AZCLDP #81438

Call The Cheaper Sweeper Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Able to be on feet, background check, drug test. Good driving record. $10 start. Apply at 928-951-4160.

Local Payson business seeking a part-time team member to process inventory for online sale. No experience needed. 2 positions available. Flexible schedule. Call (520) 235-2062 or email info@GoldlightEnterprises.com for application and details.

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME SERVICES

Ruth Rand ad

GENERAL

Three Generations of Quality Interior/Exterior,Lacquer, Stains, Epoxies, Wood and Drywall Repair, Concrete, Polishing and Stains, Garage Floors,Tom 928-474-7022, 928-970-2754 tomkolleck@gmail.com

Order: 10072489 Cust: -Kohls Ranch DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® Keywords: Employment CD is a hospitality brand committed to hassle-free, relaxing vacations. art#: 20121835 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

JOE - 970-1873

928-951-0859

CHILDCARE

Now accepting items for Nov. 15th, 2014 AUCTION in Clay Springs, AZ

HOME REPAIRS

PAINTING

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

• Valid driver’s license and fingerprint card required.

PARK & $ELL

EMPLOYMENT

NEED CASH? Need To Sell It?

Open Enrollment for Medicare Supplements and ACA on the Exchange, Also AHCCS Plans Available Broker Guidance Start-to-Finish

• Afternoons/Evenings 5. 916 W. Wilderness Trail, Fri. Oct. 17 from 7am to Noon; Sat. Oct. 18 from 7am to 9am and Sun. Oct. 19 from 7am to Noon: Moving Sale: Christmas Items, Some Furniture, Household Goods, Clothes, and More Stuff!

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS Need Cash

Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2014

MISCELLANEOUS

• 8-16 hours per week

Solar Screens, 90% Blackout, Call for sizes, 928-478-6382

Yamaha Inverter Generator Like new EF 3000iSEB Inverter Generator. Bought new for $2200. Ideal source of power for RV or home. Maximum AC output 3000 watts plus 500 watts boost. $1700 OBO.......... 602-403-8907

HAULING

• BA required

928-468-2026

THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Blind-Cleaning & More!

SERVICES

Get the best results!

Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Pine Needles, Tree Trimming, Hauling. unlicensed; 928-478-6139

McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth. The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $7.95 per hour. Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

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

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

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Now Hiring!

Consider joining our team of caregivers! We are seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to provide care to individuals with developmental disabilities in community based settings. Full Time overnight and on-call positions available. Apply today at www.jobs.thementornetwork.com/arizona Or call 928-474-5829

Arizona

MENTOR Bringing Caring Closer

PAYSON To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com Order: 10067884 Cust: -Gila County Personnel Keywords: Weekly 3x3 art#: 20115215 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 3.00

Gila County Career Opportunities Globe:

Payson:

Lube Specialist Part-time Deputy Constable Public Health Nurse (2 positions) Chief Appraiser Administrative Clerk Sr. Juvenile Detention Officer

Part-time Deputy Constable Breast Feeding Counselor Lube Specialist Juvenile Detention Officer

Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd Globe and Payson

911 Dispatcher • Detention Officer • Deputy Sheriff • Public Health Nurse (Jail) Gila County is an equal opportunity employer

Applications and salary information available at: www.gilacountyaz.gov

PAYSON ROUNDUP

10B APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MOBILE/RV SPACES

HOMES FOR RENT

PineCrest Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedroom. Each with Large Locking Storage Unit, Laundry & BBQ Area, $500. & up 480-734-0858

Positively Payson

Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes

3B4/2Ba Nice, Payson Neighborhood, Large Fenced Yard, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet, Large Deck, Appliances, Escellent Condition, Avail. 11/1, $950.mo 562-505-6622

Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park Nice and Clean, Newly Remodeled Mobile Homes for rent.

3BR 1BA refrig w/d lg fenced backyd credit/background check $800 mo $800 sec dep 928-970-6900 114 E. Pine St.

A 14’x64’ Single wide, 3Br/2Ba, On a Corner Secluded lot. Lot Space, sewer, and trash are included

3Br/2Ba on Corner Fenced Lot, $950.mo + Deposit, Call for Apt. 928-472-6969

120 S. Tonto St. Come live next to the BEST tenants in Payson! Beautiful, Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments w/storage room

RV Spaces also available for $256.55.mo Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, Game room and wifi. Call Shawn at 928-474-2406

3Br/2Ba,MFG Home, 1400sf,FP,All Appliances Upgraded,Covered-Front/Back Porch/Patio w/Storage Shed, Single Car Garage w/Work Shop,Extra-large lot w/Fenced yard/Trees,Smoking/Pets-No, $1000.mo 480-338-3464 or 408-300-8583

Call Cindy for availability (928) 472-9238 or email tontooaksapts@yahoo.com

Beautifully “FURNISHED” ,New Paint/Carpet, 2Br/2Ba w/FP, 1800sf, MAIN HOUSE, 1.25 Acres In Town, Bring Your Horse, TV’s, $1,350.mo Call: 602-290-7282

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Prudential Pine

PAYSON CAMPGROUND & RV RESORT 808 E. Hwy 260, Open Yr-Round, Special Low Rates Starting @ $280.mo Forest Setting in Town, Close to Everything www.paysoncampground.com 928-472-2267

LEGAL NOTICES 15526: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/2014; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 8/21/2014 TS No. : AZ-14-632444-BF Order No.: 140159434-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/6/2006 and recorded 12/8/2006 as Instrument 2006-020664, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 11/26/2014 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: PARCEL 2, AS SHOWN ON RECORD OF SURVEY RECORDED AS SURVEY MAP NO. 1652, BEING A PORTION OF H.E.S. NO. 119 IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 9083 STAGELINE ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 304-22-085B Original Principal Balance: $488,800.18 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Financial Arizona, Inc. C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): STEPHEN PERRY AND ROSANNA PERRY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 9083 STAGELINE ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) -645-7711 Sales Line: 714-573-1965 Login to: w w w. p r i o r i t y p o s t i n g . c o m AZ-14-632444-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note

ARIZONA 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

OFFICE SPACE Various Sizes 255sf to 3000sf PRIME LOCATION 708 HWY 260 PAYSON, 928-472-7035

Two 24’x40’ Doublewides each are 2Br/w2Ba

PO Box 329, 3640 Hwy 87, Pine, AZ 85544

928-476-3279

Pine, 1BR, 1BA Pine, 2BR, 1BA Pine, 2BR, 1BA Pine, 3BR, 3BA

. . . . . $425 . . . . . $750 . . . . . $795 . . . . $1800

Independently Owned & Operated

Pine Prudential Rentals x3 Friday

Prudential

ARIZONA REALTY

Property Management

609 S. Beeline Hwy. Payson, AZ 85541 474-5276 www.paysonrentals.com

UpScale Office, 1000sf, 3 Offices & Reception Area, Great Location, Just $650.mo Call 928-468-1365

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

1415 N. Sunset Dr., 3BD, 2.5BA . . . . $1400 1704 W. Birch Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . $1200 89 Milky Way, 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . . . . . . $995 602 N. Ponderosa #A, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . $900 839 W. Overland Dr., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . $850 119 E. Pine St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . $795 1101 E. Frontier, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $775 2907 W. Nicklaus, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . $625 208 E. Juniper St. #B, Studio, 1BA . . . $500 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio, 1BA. . $395

1 BR, 1 BA, House, 304 E. Ridge Lane, Payson, AZ, 85541, 12 months lease, unfurnished, 768 sq. ft., W/D, Dishwasher, Parking Available, Cats Allowed, Small Dogs Allowed, Large Dogs Allowed, Storage Available, Large deck with view overlooking town, fenced yard, basement, 2 outbuildings w/power., $ 800/month, 928-240-3797 or 602-708-8633 lesliedwilson@hotmail.com.

COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE 1500 Bravo Taxiway 601 N. Beeline 401 N. Tyler Parkway 501 W. Main #B 501 W. Main #C 405 S. Beeline, Unit F

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE

1Br/1Ba House on 1.5 Acre, Covered Parking,Fenced Yard, W/D, Storage, Utilities Incl except Electric. $700.p/m + Dep. References Req. 480-236-9625

Independently Owned & Operated

Small Furnished 1Bd Duplex on Peaceful 2-Acre Property, Utilities Included, $675.mo, 1st & Last month Rent + $300.Dep. Smoking/Pets-No 928-978-0943

MOBILES FOR RENT 2Br/1Ba 12x65 w/10x40 ad on, 912 W. Saddle, Fenced Yard, Pets-OK, New W/D, Lots of Parking, $700.mo 928-978-9191

2Bd/1Ba, House In Town, Excellent Condition, Bath Remodeled, New Energy Efficient Beautiful Stove/Heater, Cooling, Laundry,Storage, Fenced Yard, $750.p/m, 928-288-2440

Lazy “D” Ranch RV Park and Apts. $45. Off for 3mo for any NEW RV SPACE LEASE OF 6mo OR MORE BY DEC. 1, 2014, Call 928-474-2442 for details

3/2, Payson north neighborhood, new kitchen appliances & new heat pump, ceiling fans, 2 car garage, fenced yard. $1150 928-978-4971.

MOBILE/RV SPACES 14x37 Mobile Home, 1Br/1Ba $565.mo + $30 for Water, Call 928-951-6137

OPEN HOUSE

Order: 10072250 Cust: -ERA / Rory Huff Keywords: Open House art#: 20121490 Class: Open Houses Size: 3.00 X 4.00

Saturday, Oct. 18 • Sunday, Oct. 19 9AM to 3PM

1215 CHENNAULT PKWY $364,900

BRAND NEW, JUST COMPLETED 3BR/2BA custom home on large lot backing to the National Forest. Large Private deck and 3-car garage with extra room behind 3rd bay.

ERA Young Realty & Investment REAL ESTATE

Each ERA® office is independently owned and operated.

Contact Rory Huff

(928) 472-3615 (928) 595-0136 Roryhuff57@yahoo.com www.paysonbestproperties.com 424 S. Beeline Hwy Payson, Az

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LEGAL NOTICES holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TS No.: AZ-14-632444-BF Dated: 8/20/2014 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Reina Isip, Assistant Secretary State of: California County of: San Diego On 8/20/2014 before me, Ashley Maxwell , a notary public, personally appeared Reina Isip who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Ashley Maxwell Commission No. 2065217 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/18/2018 IDSPub #0071253 9/26/2014 10/3/2014 10/10/2014 10/17/2014 15527: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/2014; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-40556 Baldwin Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $370,500.00 executed by William S. Baldwin and Theresa F. Baldwin, husband and wife, as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as a community property estate and not as tenants in common, 411 W Sherwood Drive Payson, AZ 85541 , dated January 26, 2008 and recorded February 11, 2008, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2008-001868 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on December 1, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., 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 33-811A), 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: The land referred to in this policy is situated in the State of Arizona, County of Gila, City of Payson, and described as follows: Lot 6, of ALPINE VILLAGE UNIT ONE, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map Nos. 610 through 610D and Certificate of Correction recorded June 24, 1985, in Docket 647, Page 986 and Certificate of Amended dedication recorded March 17, 1986, in Docket 667, Page 544 and Certificate of Correction recorded July 8, 1986, in Docket 676, Page 157. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 411 W Sherwood Drive Payson, AZ 85541. Tax Parcel No.: 302-79-006 6. The undersigned Trustee 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, express 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 Current Beneficiary:Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Care of/Servicer: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc 3476 Stateview Boulevard, MAC #X7801-014 Fort Mill, SC 29715; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 08/28/2014 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 08/28/2014, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the refer-

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LEGAL NOTICES enced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4483370 09/26/2014, 10/03/2014, 10/10/2014, 10/17/2014 15540: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2014; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 9/5/2014 TS No. : AZ-14-629839-BF Order No.: 140145746-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/24/2007 and recorded 9/20/2007 as Instrument 2007-015697, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 12/12/2014 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: PARCEL NO. 1 A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PARCEL SHOWN AS PARCEL B ON MINOR LAND DIVISION MAP RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1989 IN SURVEY MAP NO. 349. PARCEL NO. 2 AN 18.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES LOCATED IN A PORTION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE SOUTH 00º11’00” EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 4.57 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 82º50’40” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 345.54 FEET TO THE END OF SAID CENTERLINE; THE SIDELINES OF SAID EASEMENT COMMENCE ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36 WHICH BEARS NORTH 00º11’00” WEST AND TERMINATES ON A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 00º11’00” WEST. PARCEL NO. 3 A 24.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES LOCATED IN A PORTION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE NORTH 89º55’50” EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 43.39 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 56º52’45” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 183.92 FEET TO THE P.C. OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 490.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 13º55’35”, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 119.10 FEET; THENCE NORTH 42º57’10” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 98.28 FEET TO THE P.C. OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 295.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 41º50’09”; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 215.40 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01º07’01” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 95.66 FEET TO THE P.C. OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 105.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 81º43’40”; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 149.77; THENCE NORTH 82º50’40” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 129.18 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36 FROM WHICH THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER BEARS NORTH 00º11’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 4.57 FEET, SAID POINT BEING THE END OF THE SAID CENTERLINE. EXCEPT ANY PORTION LYING WITHIN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36. THE SIDELINES OF SAID EASEMENT COMMENCE ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36 WHICH BEARS NORTH 89º55’50” EAST AND TERMINATES ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36 WHICH BEARS NORTH 00º11’00” WEST. PARCEL NO. 4 AN EASE-

LEGAL NOTICES MENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE EAST 10.00 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THAT PORTION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE SOUTH 89º58’00” WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 490.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00º11’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 636.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 82º50’40” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 169.86 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36; THENCE NORTH 00º11’00” WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 657.28 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36; THENCE NORTH 90º58’00” EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 168.61 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 100 FEET. PARCEL NO. 5 AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE WEST 10 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THAT PORTION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE SOUTH 89º58’00” WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 316.43 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00º11’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 614.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 82º50’40” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 175.68 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00º11’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 636.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89º58’00” EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, A DISTANCE OF 174.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 6 AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF THE EAST 77.19 FEET OF THAT PARCEL SHOWN AS PARCEL A ON MINOR LAND DIVISION MAP RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1989 IN SURVEY MAP NO. 349. PARCEL NO. 7 AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE WEST 107.19 FEET OF THAT PARCEL SHOWN AS PARCEL C ON MINOR LAND DIVISION MAP RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1989 IN SURVEY MAP NO. 349. Purported Street Address: 193 RICE ST, TONTO BASIN, AZ 85553 Tax Parcel Number: 201-06-036A Original Principal Balance: $64,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, NA C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): CINDY O’NEAL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 193 RICE STREET, TONTO BASIN, AZ 85553 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) -645-7711 Sales Line: 714-573-1965 Login to: www.priorityposting.com AZ-14-629839-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TS No.: AZ-14-629839-BF Dated: 9/4/2014 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Reina Isip, Assistant Secretary State of: California County of: San Diego On 9/4/2014 before me, Ashley Maxwell , a notary public, personally appeared Reina Isip who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are

LEGAL NOTICES subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Ashley Maxwell Commission No. 2065217 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/18/2018 IDSPub #0071798 10/10/2014 10/17/2014 10/24/2014 10/31/2014 15542: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2014; DCS’S NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP No. JD 201300055 (Honorable Gary V. Scales) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of: KEIRA AUDRIANA TOALA d.o.b. 09-24-2011 Person(s) under 18 years of age. TO: HEIDI JOHANNA MOAT and JOHN DOE (a fictitious name), parents and/or guardians of the above-named child. 1. The Department of Child Safety, (DCS or the Department), by and through undersigned counsel, has filed a Motion for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship pursuant to Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules 4.1, 4.2, and 5 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure; and Rule 64, of the Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court. 2. The Court has set a publication hearing on the 4th day of November, 2014 at 1:30 p.m., at the Gila County Superior Court, 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501, before the Honorable Gary V. Scales for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Motion. 3. You and your child 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 Motion. 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. 5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Motion for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship and Notice of Hearing by submitting a written request to: SCOTT SPADAFORE, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210. The assigned case manager is Jason Stein and may be reached by telephone at 928-425-3101. 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 928-425-3101. 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__day of October, 2014. THOMAS C. HORNE Attorney General SCOTT SPADAFORE Assistant Attorney General 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/14 CNS-2674864# 15543: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2014; TS/File 201657T.10008 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on FEBRUARY 14, 2005, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2005-002191 and re-recorded MARCH 17, 2005 in INSTRUMENT NO. 2005-004301 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on DECEMBER 2, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: PARCEL NO. 1 THE SURFACE AND GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 40 FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: A parcel of land 100.00 feet in width located in the Southwest quarter of Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 15 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at Engineers Station 490+79.00 as shown on Gila Valley Globe and Northern Railway Survey of what is known as The Extension from Globe to Miami, said point of beginning is also the intersection with the East line of the Southwest quarter of Section 30; THENCE Southwesterly along the arc of a tangent curve to the right having a radius of 2864.79 feet and whose long chord bears South 65?22’52” West, 95.00 feet to Engineers Station C.C.

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LEGAL NOTICES 491+74.00; THENCE North 04?40’53” West, a distance of 105.98 feet to a point on the Northerly right-of-way line of said railroad; THENCE along a curve to the left having a radius of 2764.79 feet with a long chord bearing North 64?31’47” East, 104.99 feet; THENCE South 00?06’59” East, a distance of 111.20 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 2 An easement for ingress, egress and public utilities as created in instrument recorded February 14, 2005 in Fee No. 2005-002188. Purported Property Address: 6 MIAMI AVE #2, MIAMI, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 206-19-221D. Original Principal Balance: $200,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: PPEP MICROBUSINESS AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 806 E. 46TH ST., TUCSON, AZ 85716. Original/Current Trustor: MAF MANUFACTORING, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company and DAVID GORE and RHODA GORE, 6 MIAMI AVE #2, MIAMI, AZ 85539. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $93,896.21 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: AUGUST 14, 2014. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500. Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on August 29, 2014, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018. 15545: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2014 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTRY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of MICHAEL JASON HATHAWAY, Deceased. NO. PB 2014-00088 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jennifer Meeks has filed a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy, Determination of Heirs and Appointment of Personal Representative in the above-named Court, seeking that Letters of Personal Representative be issued to Jennifer Grace Meeks. This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected. Este es un aviso legal, Sus derechos podrian ser afectados. If you object to any part of the petition or motion that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written objection describing the legal basis for you objection at least three days before the hearing date or you must appear in person or through an attorney at the time and place set forth in the notice of hearing. Hearing has been set to consider the Petition and the other matter referenced herein above on Tues. October 28, 2014, at 9:30 AM, before the Honorable Peter J. Cahill Judge of the Superior Court, Gila County Courthouse located at 714 South Beeline Hwy., Payson, AZ 85541. DATED: September 29th, 2014. BY: /s/Cassie M. Durnan, Court Administration 15546: 10/10, 10/14, 10/17/2014 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: LAWDOGZ DESIGN, LLC File No. l-1947683-3 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1000 N. Beeline Hwy, Suite 119, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Duncan J. Rose, 600 W. Sherwood Dr., Payson, AZ 85541. (B) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Duncan J. Rose, (x) member, PO Box 2872, Payson, AZ 85547. 15547: 10/10, 10/14, 10/17/2014 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION/AMENDMENT FROM A PROFESSIONAL LLC to a NON-PROFESSIONAL REGULAR LLC) HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: ABOVE & BEYOND AESTHETICS, LLC File No. P-1414615-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 718 N. Beeline Hwy #B, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Wayne R. Dawson, 700 N. Elk Run Circle, Payson, AZ 85541. (B) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Gail Dawson, (x) member, 700 N. Elk Run Circle, Payson, AZ 85541.

PAYSON ROUNDUP FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

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YARD SALE GUIDE Weekend of October 17-19 1. Yard & Custom Furniture Sale SATURDAY ONLY, October 18 from am to 2pm; Lady’s clothes, ceramics, books, glassware, toys, WWII tapes & books, bed spread, etc. Custom / refurbished / unique chairs, benches, tables, and beadwork hangings. In Rim View Heights, 1101 S. Milk Ranch Pt., off of E. Phoenix St.

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2. 501 W. Johnson Drive, Fri. Sat. & Sun. Oct. 17, 18 & 19 from 8am to 4pm; Household Items, Garden Planters, Diet & Cook Books, Videos, Photo Albums and Lots More!

3. 129 E. Quail Hollow Dr. (Star Valley); Turn right on Moonlight from Hwy 260. Fri. & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 from 8am to?; Lots of Stuff, Something for Everyone.

4. Garage Sale - Two Family Oct. 17 & 18 starting at 7:00 a.m.; Collectibles, Electronics, Holiday, Furniture, Misc. 505 N. Doubletree Circle.

5. 916 W. Wilderness Trail, Fri. Oct. 17 from 7am to Noon; Sat. Oct. 18 from 7am to 9am and Sun. Oct. 19 from 7am to Noon: Moving Sale: Christmas Items, Some Furniture, Household Goods, Clothes, and More Stuff!

6. 3933 E. Hwy 260, Space 242 (Lamplighter RV Park) Sat. Oct. 18 from 8am to 2pm; Cleaned Out Storage Unit after 20+ years; Lots of Misc. 7. 400 Dealer’s Choice Rd (Past Star Valley), Fri. & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 from 8am to 2pm; Computer Table, Carved Wooden Bench, Wood Folding Deck Chair, Books, Movies, Appliances, Arts & Crafts, Some Christmas Items and More! 8. Estate Sale: Fri. & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 from 8am to ?: NO EARLY BIRDS, PLEASE! Furniture, Collectibles, Designer Clothing, and Misc. Northwood Condo #36, 1501 N. Beeline Hwy. 9. 306 S. Granite Drive, Sat. Oct. 18 from 7am to 1pm & Sun. Oct. 19 from 8am to 1pm: Household Items, Home Decor, Furniture, Kids Clothes & Shoes NB to 4T; and Misc. Items. Everything Must Go! 10. Moving Sale; 907 W. Prairie Road, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 17 & 18 from 7am to Noon: Washer/Dryer, Tools, Clothes, Books, Household Items and More!

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PAYSON ROUNDUP ELECTION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

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Superintendent race boils down to one issue – or does it? Garcia-Douglas confrontation spurs some surprising endorsements BY

MICHELE NELSON

ROUNDUP STAFF REPORTER

Diane Douglas, the Republican candidate for State Superintendent, has one issue: abolishing Common Core in Arizona. David Garcia, the Democratic candidate, speaks on many issues: restoring education funding, filling empty teaching positions, improving outcome measures and addressing achievement gaps. Garcia’s message and positions have resonated with numerous organizations and individuals — even groups that traditionally support Republican candidates, including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association, Vote Vets, Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs, and two former Republican State Superintendents. “David Garcia shares our mission of advancing Arizona’s competitive position in the global economy by advocating for a world-class education system and policies that stimulate economic growth and prosperity for all Arizonans,” said Glenn Hamer, President and CEO of AZ Chamber of Commerce and Industry. On her campaign website, Douglas lists no endorsements, but a news search revealed an endorsement by conservative commentator Michelle Malkin who supports Douglas due to her stance on the Common Core. Douglas unseated Republican incumbent John Huppenthal largely by attacking his support for the national standards. Garcia is a professor of education at Arizona State University and has worked as a legislative analyst, mostly at the state level where he advised lawmakers on educational policy. Douglas is a former Peoria School District board member, anti-abortion activist and an accountant. Her website says “I began studying the American education system and the federal government’s ever-increasing intrusion into our local control in the early 1990s. I did it on my own, for my own edification, rather than through a college of ‘education’ to add letters to my name.” In the only debate, the two

sparred on Common Core and funding issues. “I’m against the Common Core for many issues,” Douglas said. “Number one, it’s not going to prepare our children in the way it needs to … It’s untested, unproven; it hasn’t been shown to be internationally benchmarked.” Garcia countered by saying standards have always been a part of education. He said Douglas’ position advocates returning to AIMS standards that are “insular and only apply to Arizona.” “It (an education standard) is simply what students need to know by the time they graduate,” said Garcia. “We must benchmark to national standards.” Douglas said she is outraged that education only trains for jobs and has lost touch with what the Founding Fathers wanted for education. “Students need to study American History as they should — to understand what we have been given as a country,” she said. “Common Core will not prepare our children as it needs to.” Garcia countered by saying that unless Arizona education evolves with the times, the state’s children will be left behind. “What education is about is moving us forward, new ideas, new questions, better answers and the opportunity for our students to go out and find new ways,” he said. “That’s what all our discoveries are about, asking questions and finding new answers.” When it came to school funding as an issue, Douglas dodged saying whether she would advocate for the inflation adjustment money the courts have ordered the state to pay schools. Voters adopted a ballot measure requiring the Legislature to keep up with inflation, but lawmakers struggling with a budget deficit during the recession cut per-student spending back to 2007 levels. Arizona ranks 47th in per-student spending, about 50 percent below the national average. Instead, Douglas said she would prefer to use state lands to bolster education funding. “I would advocate finding new ways to get money into education using the state land trust,” she said. “It was intend-

Virginia Daly McKenna Emminger 1919 9 2014

In October, Virginia Marie Bozzuffi Daly McKenna Emminger passed away at the age of 94. She had enjoyed a full and active life, outliving three husbands and maintaining her independent lifestyle until she suffered a stroke four months prior to her death. Virginia was the daughter of the late Elsie and Anthony Bozzuffi and sister of the late Eugene Bozzuffi. She was born in New York but grew up in the Mt. Washington area of Baltimore, Maryland where she attended Garrison Jr. High and Forest Park High School. An accomplished singer, Virginia performed at school functions, local venues, and on the radio. In 1939 Virginia gave up the opportunity of a Hollywood audition with MGM and instead married C. Robert Daly of Baltimore. Four years after the birth of their son, Virginia was widowed when Robert passed away. Virginia later married Owen F. McKenna. While living in Baltimore, she worked for the Army Corps of Engineers and the Census Bureau. In 1958 they moved to Howard County where Virginia worked for the Supervisor of Assessments. In 1972 Virginia and Owen retired to Palmetto, Florida, to enjoy life on Terra Ceia Bay. Virginia was again widowed when Owen died in 1983. In her 60’s Virginia enrolled in art classes and found that she had both a talent and a passion for painting. Her art work included landscapes, flowers, animals and portraits. Virginia later married Harold “Jake” Emminger, known as the “Pineapple King of Florida”. She found great joy in designing and decorating the new home they built in the River Wilderness community where they enjoyed many happy years. After Harold’s death in 2008, Virginia moved to Arizona to be near family. She will be remembered for her flair for decorating, her concern for animals (especially her pet cats), and a devout attention to her appearance that enabled her to look much younger than her actual age! She is survived by her son, C. Robert Daly, who resides with his wife Donna (nee Cole) in Payson, Arizona.

Celebration of Life ceremonies will be held in both Arizona and Florida at dates to be determined. Virginia’s ashes will be transported to Florida -- a place she held dear to her heart.

ed to fund public schools, (we need to) put that land into use.” Many Arizona conservatives advocate taking state land and restoring mining, logging and grazing enterprises to pay for state education. Many also advocate finding a way to take over federal lands to foster mining, grazing and logging to bolster state revenues. In comparison, Garcia said he would use the State Superintendent position to advocate for schools, including finding the money to pay for inflation adjustments. “The will of the voters was to have inflationary payments,” he said. “We need an advocate for schools.”

Diane Douglas

David Garcia