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Pine Fire crisis

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

The Pine Fire District will probably have to close a station if voters reject a tax levy increase this general election.

Fire Chief Gary Morris says the recession created a funding crisis for the many fire districts, including Pine. Of the 148 fire districts in the state, 54 indicate they face funding troubles, according to a survey of members by the Arizona Fire District Association.

The drop in property values cost some fire districts as much as 46 percent of their funding, forcing them to eliminate positions and close stations.

P-S will likely close the Strawberry station if voters reject an increase of the tax rate from $3.25 per $100 of property value to $3.50. The increase will cost the average homeowner 7 cents a day — or $24 per year, Morris said.

Since 2010, the P-S Fire District has lost $1 million in funding, almost a third of its budget.

The district eliminated three full-time firefighter/paramedic positions and two part-time civilian positions. Morris reduced his workweek to 32 hours and cut his hourly pay

Tax hike on ballot

• See Pine Fire faces crisis, page 2

This file photo shows Pine firefighters working a house fire. Pine voters will now decide whether to boost property taxes by an average of $24 a year to avert layoffs and closure of the Strawberry fire station.

Bipartisan agreement: Signs of troubled times by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

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Both parties report an unprecedented number of stolen and defaced signs in Rim Country.

As the contentious presidential election continues, both parties report widespread thefts of signs.

The local Democratic and Republican clubs report dozens of stolen Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton signs.

In Pine, someone defaced a large Trump sign with a black anarchy symbol and many others were stolen, said Gary Morris, chair of the Gila County Republican Party.

At the Democratic Party Headquarters on the Beeline Highway, a large Clinton sign facing northbound traffic was stolen and the southbound side sign was badly damaged, said Chris Tilley, Gila County Democratic Club president.

Elsewhere around town, one Republican resident grew so upset that every Trump sign he posted in his yard was taken that he set up a video camera to catch the thief.

A high school teen was seen taking a Trump sign from his yard. The camera caught the vehicle’s license plate that she was traveling in and he turned the number over to police, Morris said.

Officers informed the teen she could face misdemeanor criminal charges, but have not filed charges.

Tea Party President Darlene Younker said she learned of a social media campaign that challenges people to steal as many Trump signs as they can.

Younker, Morris and Andy McKinney, president of the Rim Country Republican Club, met with Greg Wyman, Payson Unified School District superintendent, to discuss meeting with students about the political parties. Morris said if given the opportunity to speak to high school civics classes, they have invited Tilley to speak as well about the Democratic Party.

Younker said she has put up more than

35 Trump signs as well as many other Republican candidates. So far, people have only stolen Trump signs.

“When a Trump sign disappears, we Republicans just put back two to three more where that one was one stolen,” she wrote the Roundup. “Yes, we believe in free speech, have no idea who is taking your signs and wish that both sides would just stop this sign stealing and defacing.”

Tilley said Democratic Party residents around town have reported theft of Clinton signs.

“There are hardly any left in town,” Tilley said. “I have never seen anything like this before.” So far, the thefts have dwarfed the 2016 election.

The Democratic Club has struggled to keep up resident requests for Clinton signs.

The Club ran out of signs on Oct. 6, but expects a shipment of 150 Clinton signs this week.

Payson School Board candidates debate the issues by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Religion, home schooling, after-school activities and special education spurred spirited exchange among Payson School Board candidates at a recent Kiwanishosted debate.

Incumbents Barbara Underwood and Shirley Dye offer voters consistency and longevity in their views.

Newcomers Jolynn Schinstock, J. Marlene Hetrick and Shane Keith bring points of view gathered from their lives.

Schinstock has extensive experience and perspective from her years of volunteering for the ParentTeacher Organizations at Payson Elementary School and Julia Randall Elementary. She also understands the workings of the middle school and high school through her two

Religion, special ed define key differences

oldest children who have already graduated.

Hetrick has grave concerns that today’s schools do not instill a strong enough sense of patriotism.

Keith, a 2009 graduate of Payson High School and the father of a toddler, has early childhood and career and college issues on his mind.

As the candidates negotiated the questions, their backgrounds, experiences and interests flavored their answers.

Question: How will you support the needs of students with special needs, including the gifted or exceptional students?

Dye has the most experience of all the board members with special education. Two of her grandchildren attended PUSD special education classes and had individual education plans called IEPs. “Having them come as a seventh-grader here to Payson Unified School District, my grand-

• See Payson school candidates, page 9

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Payson School Board candidates appeared at a debate.

She braves anger to plead for peace and understanding by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Moina Shaiq has lived in the United States since 1978, but she originally came from Pakistan.

“Life was good,” she said of her years living peacefully in the States running a business and raising her children.

Then 9/11 hit and everything changed. She was horrified by the attacks — but found that afterward she and her children faced increasing hostility and resentment from people

angered by the growth of terrorism by radical Islamist groups.

At first, she kept her head down — hoping the anger would pass.

But it didn’t.

“I decided I was not going to be a victim and sit at home and cry,” said Shaiq.

On Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Payson Methodist Church, Rim Country residents may come and hear what Shaiq has been telling people all over California — that her Muslim faith is about peace, community and

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“People need to live together with compassion and acceptance ... and we’re all in this fight against hatred together,” she said.

Her journey to meet and introduce herself to people in other communities started after 9/11. Shaiq began by speaking about her Muslim faith and how it’s not the violent belief the radical extremists espouse. She spoke to her interfaith group. But eventually, she realized she was mostly talking to people who already agreed with her.

“Every time it’s the same people — we never get new faces,” she said.

Then the San Bernardino shooting happened. A radicalized Muslim couple — both legal, longtime residents, in December of 2015 killed 14 people and seriously injured 22 others in a mass shooting and attempted bomb-

ing. “(I thought) what can I do?” said Shaiq. “It popped into my mind. I won’t waste any time. I put an ad in the paper telling people to meet me in a coffee shop to talk.”

The day she was to meet people, Shaiq brought her computer because well, who would show up? She could get work done at least.

She never got to open her computer.

She found 20 people already waiting when she arrived. Before her talk had ended, 100 people had crammed into the small space to hear about her faith and ask questions.

Since that time, Shaiq has spoken all over California having some interesting experiences.

One time, a man came with an agenda.

“The gentleman came in early,” said Shaiq. “I welcomed him and he said, ‘Don’t welcome me yet, I have to hear what you have to say.’”

When she opened up for her question and answer period, the gentleman demanded to know about Sharia law.

“He just thought we are bringing (Sharia law) here,” said Shaiq. “He thought we want to stop women from driving and chop off heads.”

Shaiq explained to the man that Sharia law is like the Jewish kosher laws or cannon law in Christianity.

“Sharia law is along the same lines,” said Shaiq. “It has to do with things like marriage and divorce — but we obey the law of the land.”

So, a person may get married

• See Muslim, page 2

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Payson High School and Rim Country Middle School Athletic Director Rich Ormand warned area businesses about a scam involving a fake company supposedly selling advertising on sports calendars, posters, banners and programs to support student-athletic programs.

The scam artists have sent bogus invoice bills to area businesses seeking payment.

Ormand urged anyone receiving such a call to not offer any personal or business information and to report the phone call to the police.

If you get a phone call, ask the following

questions.

• Can I get a phone number to call you back?

• What’s the name of the contact person for this project at the school?

• Where is your office located? Can I have your website and email address?

If they won’t supply that information, it’s probably a scam. Even if they do, don’t commit. Get a number for a call back.

An email from Mr. Ormand states: “We are planning on possibly using a legitimate third party company for these types of endeavors in the 2017-2018 school year. As of right now, we are doing all banner-ad programs in house. The district does

not have any agreements with any outside third parties for this. Please call the PHS athletic office at 928-472-5774 for information on how you can help support our programs through donations and advertising.”

However, Cheer has two companies that provide the little footballs, etc. that get thrown out at games. Those companies are Championship Sports and Endzone Athletics. Their representatives do call local businesses to sell advertising space on those balls, towels, T-shirts, etc.

Those are legitimate companies. Still, the business should verify with the school to make sure agreements with those companies remain in.

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below that of the previous fire chief. The district also joined with other fire districts on a joint purchasing consortium to cut costs based on purchase volume; joined a regional dispatch system operated by the Payson Police Department and reduced overtime.

This past spring, the Legislature passed a bill allowing fire district voters to increase the tax rate for five years. After that, the rate returns to the lower rate.

“If voters approve the measure, it will put the Pine-Strawberry Fire District on a course of restoring lost services,” Morris said.

If approved much of the revenue generated would go to capital expenditures, including: • Replacing Strawberry fire station living quarters – $182,000 • Repairing and upgrading Pine fire station – $74,000 • Repairing administration building – $14,000 • Building garage to house reserve pumper – $58,000 • In 2017, replace Ambulance 422 – $174,000 • In 2018, replace fire pumper truck – $610,000 • In 2019, replace ambulance – $185,000 • In 2020, replace wildland pumper truck – $189,000 • Stabilizing on-duty staffing; consideration of a cost-of-living increase.

If voters reject the measure, cuts will occur.

First, the district will close the Strawberry fire station. This will save enough money in utilities and maintenance expenses to cover operational costs for at least one year. This will result in response times of eight minutes or greater for Strawberry residents.

If costs continue to rise due to inflation, the district may eliminate additional firefighter/paramedic positions. This will eventually reduce on-duty staffing to four firefighters.

That loss of staffing could ultimately force a rise in homeowners’ insurance

Pine-Strawberry Fire 2016-17 Funding Total Budget: $2.3 million Fire District Tax Levy: 80 % Fire Assistance Tax: 7 % Ambulance Fees: 11 % Reserve Account : 2 % rates in both Pine and Strawberry. The district’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating is based on staffing levels, age of vehicles, communications capability, training and a host of other criteria. Insurance companies use that rating to determine rates.

The rise in premiums could easily exceed the $24 annual cost of the tax increase for the average homeowner, Morris said.

Morris set up a five-member business and community advisory board last August to “provide a third party, independent, transparent and professional review of the fire district situation,” Morris said. The group verified the crisis, the cuts and the need for the ballot measure, he added.

Revenues have begun to recover, but still lag behind the rise in costs.

The first uptick in revenues from the county after five years of decline occurred in July of 2015, an $18,400 increase in a $2.2 million budget. However, a $28,800 jump in health insurance costs more than wiped out the increase.

Then in July district revenues rose $66,200, but the inflationary costs totaled $74,200. They had to cut $8,000.

“What all this adds up to is the fire district are being squeezed more and more by inflationary costs,” Morris said. “The fire district is being slowly strangled.”

Currently, the P-S Fire District provides fire protection and paramedic services from two fire stations — one in Pine and a second in Strawberry. Currently, response time averages four minutes in both communities.

“This is considered a good response time in that survival from a heart attack that causes a cardiac arrest begins to

decline very rapidly after four minutes following collapse,” he said.

Each fire station has a fire pumper truck, an ambulance and a large tanker truck.

The district also has a third reserve ambulance at the Strawberry station. It is common for the district to experience three simultaneous medical emergencies.

In these situations, the district calls in off-duty personnel to staff the third ambulance, which also serves as a backup vehicle for the front-line ambulances.

The district’s roughly 700 calls a year works out to about two per day. Three out of four calls involve medical emergencies.

Currently, the district keeps three firefighters at the Pine station and two firefighters at the Strawberry station around the clock. Of the five, at least two are paramedics.

If you have any questions regarding the district or ballot measure, call Morris at 928-476-4272. There will be a public meeting to discuss the ballot measure at 6 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Pine cultural center.

Body found in woods by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A man’s body was found in the forest Wednesday afternoon, but police are releasing few details as they continue to investigate.

Someone called police after they stumbled on the body in the wooded area west of the 1000 block of West Rim View and Rocky Road.

Radio traffic indicated there was a gun found next to the body, but the Roundup could not confirm this with police.

Police Chief Don Engler said they are awaiting the results of an autopsy to release any information. He could not say if it was a suicide or how long the body had been there. Police questioned neighbors, asking if they had heard or seen anything.

Muslim speaker advocates peace, understanding From page 1 under Sharia law, but they then must get a marriage license from the state according to the state laws.

So often when people start to understand Shaiq’s compassionate and understanding explanation of her Muslim faith, they open their minds, she said.

She recalled one gentleman who came to hear her speak in the Bay Area.

He approached her before her presentation with a very technical question based on a newspaper article he had in his hand covered in highlighted passages.

“They were very technical questions,” said Shaiq. “I asked if he would be alright

asking me that question during the presentation so everyone could hear the answer.”

He agreed, but a woman insisted on dominating the question and answer period even though Shaiq asked politely for her to let others ask questions. The man never got to ask his question.

After the presentation, Shaiq said the man barged out of the room.

“I followed him out of the room,” said Shaiq. “He said to me, ‘You made sure I did not ask this question.’”

Shaiq explained she had tried her best to get to his question.

“He told me he wasn’t even going to come and said, ‘You people are blah, blah, blah ...’”

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Finally, Shaiq got the man to sit with her and for 45 minutes she carefully answered every one of his questions.

After she finished, he said he had changed his mind.

“My dad, he watches Fox news. I’m going to tell him how nicely you treated me,” the man said at the end of the session.

She said mostly, people seek to understand.

“Human beings are human beings,” said Shaiq.

The event is free and hosted by the Payson Chapter of Amnesty International.

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They help parents prepare for the worst by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Little Trayton Harrison looked anxiously up at his mother Cinnamon.

Volunteer Chris Herzig cooed to him, “It’s OK, I just need to get your finger wet so we can get its print.”

Trayton slowly held out his hand so Herzig could wet a finger with a sponge then place it on the keypad of an instrument wired into her husband Bill’s computer.

“That was the index finger, correct?” Bill asked as he made sure each print was crystal clear on his screen.

“Yes, I’m doing the middle finger next,” replied Chris.

The two carefully cataloged all 10 fingers.

Each year Bill puts together a computer, fingerprint and photo gear, a microphone and swabs to take the DNA and gather forensic evidence of children at the Payson Head Start center.

With all this equipment, Herzig generates a package of information for parents vital in case of abduction or loss of a child.

“Some people are fearful we keep everything,” said Bill. “The only thing we keep is the permission slip.”

Mother Terica Wacker said she would do anything to keep her daughter Catelyn safe.

“I would much rather this than

being afraid of the government,” she said.

After cataloging the fingerprints, taking a swab off the inside of the child’s cheek, having them speak into a microphone and taking a picture — with teeth showing — the package is ready to download onto a CD for parents to take home.

“This can all go to an Amber alert,” said Bill.

Cinnamon said she had decided to get her son Trayton’s information compiled because his birth father had threatened to take him.

“He said he would come and take Trayton and kill me,” she said.

Bill, his wife Chris and the other Masons with them, Jim Muhr, Stan Garner, Tom Jones and his wife Teri do the child ID program — not just for children, but also for seniors and anyone else interested in having a comprehensive ID package.

“We do any age,” said Bill.

Bill said many ask to have elderly patients identified, especially if they suffer from dementia.

The group will host another session on Nov. 5 at Julia Randall Elementary during the Mogollon Health Foundation’s Health Expo from 8 a.m. until noon.

Bill said the Masons’ group will accommodate any needs if people cannot attend the Nov. 5 event. Just give Bill a call at 928-474-1305.

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Chris Herzig helped Catelyn Wacker get all 10 of her fingers printed for the Child ID program organized by the Masons and Head Start.

Tips on What to do if Your Child is Missing: (from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) If your child is missing from home, search the house checking closets, piles of laundry, in and under beds, inside large appliances, and inside vehicles, including trunks — wherever a child may crawl or hide.

If you still cannot find your child,

call police.

If your child disappears in a store, notify the store manager or security office then call police. Many stores will immediately mobilize employees to look for the child.

Provide police with your child’s name, date of birth, height, weight, and any other unique identifiers such as eye glasses and braces.

Give the disk to the law enforce-

ment agency.

Request that your child’s name and identifying information be immediately entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Missing Person File.

Call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children toll-free at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). Or use the Live Hotline to talk to NCMEC through the website.

‘The Accountant’: Intricate, interesting thriller Double Oscar winner have a story to inspire and Ben Affleck plays a guy suf- at the movies encourage. fering from what seems to Well, lets take a breath. the audience to be a form He succeeds by dint of effort, of autism. He has a great true, but also by hard traindifficulty communing with ing by his dad who never other people, but he has a gave up on him. His clients strong affinity for numbers. are criminals of the worst Numbers, figures, tallies and sort who hire the precisethe like he can handle with Andy ly focused number crunchludicrous ease, people not so McKinney er to ferret out leaks in much. So he makes a career their money vaults. Maybe for himself as an accounwe should not be so easily tant. Great, a story of a determined inspired. Things take a very dangerman who by dint of effort overcomes ous, bloody turn. He is as precise with a debilitating mental handicap. We weapons as he is with numbers.

Director Gavin O’Connor has made several other films with the 2004 “Miracle” working out the best for him at the box office. Writer Bill Dubuque has only the Robert Downey Jr. film, “The Judge,” on his sheet so far, quite a good effort. Between the two of them we receive the most intricate and interesting story of the year. And we receive some of the most interesting characters, especially the Accountant himself and the T-man played by J.K. Simmons. The film is long enough that we have the back-story of the main character filled up and filled in.

Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick plays the leading lady, another accountant, who gets mixed up in the dangerous world of The Accountant, played by Affleck. Kendrick is well known for her comic roles, but she certainly can act successfully in this crime drama. Other notable back-up actors include twice Oscar nominated John Lithgow and recent Oscar winner J.K. Simmons. Also seen are Jon Bernthal (“The Walking Dead”), character actor Jeffrey Tambor and Cynthia Addai-Robinson in a very strong and nuanced performance as a federal agent. For a successful movie,

hire the best actors you possibly can and then give them something totally fascinating to do. Director Gavin O’Connor and his writer Bill Dubuque did exactly that.

This crime drama with an autistic twist runs for a good long two hours and 8 minutes. It carries an R rating for plenty of bloody violence and a surplus of bad words. Please pay attention to the ratings when you think of bringing the smaller people to see this film.

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The terrorists amongst us

• Oct. 21, 1797: The USS Consti­ tution, a 44-gun U.S. Navy frigate built to fight Barbary pirates off the coast of Tripoli, is launched in Boston Harbor.

The Constitution would later win its enduring nickname “Old Ironsides” after shots merely bounced off her sides, as if the ship were made of iron rather than wood.

• Oct. 20, 1947: The notorious Red Scare kicks into high gear in Washington, as a congressional committee begins investigating Communist influence in Hollywood.

Pressured by Congress, the Hollywood establishment started a blacklist policy, banning the work of about 325 screenwriters, actors and directors.

• Oct. 22, 1992: Red Barber, the legendary announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers, dies. Barber’s baseball broadcasting career began with the Cincinnati Reds in 1934, when the 26-year-old announcer called the first major-league game he had ever seen.

We have terrorists in our midst.

But you won’t hear a word about it in the presidential campaign.

You won’t hear a word about it in the town council campaign.

You won’t hear a word about it in the state legislative campaign.

But the terrorists live among us.

They murder 64 American citizens every day.

But we do nothing, except bury our heads and harden our hearts.

Of course, we’re talking about domestic violence.

In 2001, 2,996 people died in the jet attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The attacks upended our foreign policy and continue to dominate the presidential campaign 16 years later.

So why have we done so little to end domestic violence — the rehabilitate the perpetrators and protect the victims, which claims 2,400 victims every year — mostly women and children.

Ah, does “terrorism” seem too strong a word?

Well, consider the case of Jerad Arismendez and his relationship with Carmen Castillo.

The Valley couple been married 16 years when Carmen decided she’d had enough of his rages, threats and instability. She filed for divorce, giving him visitation every other weekend with their two daughters — Audrey, 5 and Ariah, 4.

He grew increasingly enraged. He called her 50 times a day. He came to her door and would not leave. He threatened her, reminded her he had a gun. He put her in a chokehold and threatened to kill her.

She obtained an order of protection.

The court didn’t even require him to turn over his guns.

Imagine the terror she lived in.

Imagine the helpless dread that filled her days.

Does this not meet the definition of terrorism?

Last week, Jerad Arismendez used the gun the judge never attempted to take away to kill his two children and then himself.

When will we pay half as much attention to this daily terror in our own homes, in every peaceful neighborhood as we do to the distant threat of Islamic terrorists?

When will we devote the kind of national fury and focus to this problem as we have to Syria and Iran and Iraq and the late and unlamented Osama bin Laden?

Instead, we have a national debate that exposes, then minimizes, the pervasive victimization and demeaning of women that lies at the root of domestic violence — and the terrible reluctance of courts and police and schools to address the issue head on.

Do you think we exaggerate?

Then ask the only domestic violence shelter in Rim Country whether they have a plan to replace the federal grant they used to provide transitional housing for women and children fleeing violent relationships a safe place to rebuild their lives.

Then ask the courts why Jerad Arismendez could terrorize his wife and children for months, without anyone doing anything to stop him.

Make no mistake.

Terrorists live among us.

They murder 64 women and children every day, day in and day out.

And somehow, we dare not speak the name.

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Mindless sensationalism Editor: I swear this newspaper gets dumber every day. This poor guy Henning goes around trying to actually do something about the sex abuse of girls and he is vilified for not doing or saying enough. He tells girls about their worth and how they can empower themselves in many ways to protect themselves from predators. He basically tells girls that they have power and intellect over boys and gives them valid options by which they can help defuse situations and all of a sudden he’s a male chauvinist hater of women (“misogynist”) blaming the victims for what happens to them and giving the boys a free pass.

Give me a break. This kind of mindless sensationalism without all the facts is only worthy of soap operas. I quit taking this paper once and believe me I am thinking seriously about it again.

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Thank you to all the wonderful customers and furry guests of Furry Friends.

All of your love and support during my battle has been amazing. You have all stayed by my side and continue to give me strength.

My fight goes on. But I am surrounded by an army that empowers me. An army that I also call my family.

I thank you with all my heart.

With much love, Denise Couch of Furry Friends

Attacking Trump signs

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Editor: To paraphrase a letter in Oct. 18 letters, “Do you wonder why there are more Trump signs in Payson than Hillary Clinton signs (other than perhaps there are more Trump supporters: my comment)? Well, for several weeks now the (Trump) signs have been disappearing. I have put up (personally over 35 Trump) signs, as have other friends, for various candidates around town. Most stay put (the Gosar, Allen-Barton-Thorpe, Cline), but the (Trump) signs are gone!”

When a Trump sign disappears, we Republicans just put back two or three more Trump signs where that one was one stolen. A couple of weeks ago, on the way to Pine, one of our very large Trump signs was defaced with black paint.

You may be interested to know that we have learned what is happening to many missing Trump signs. There is a current social media challenge in high school to see who can steal the most Trump signs. A high school girl was recently observed taking a Trump sign, putting it in her car and driving to PHS whereupon the observer reported her to the principal. The SRO (police) were called and the girl was informed that this is a misdemeanor crime. No charges were filed at that time. Republican leaders met with Dr. Greg Wyman, PUSD superintendent,

The Pine Strawberry Fire Department is pleading with voters to approve a 25 cent per $100 increase in the property tax to prevent a crippling decline in services.

The increased levy would remain in place for five years and would cost the average homeowner about $25 per year.

We urge voters in the district to approve the increase, which will at minimum avert the closure of the Strawberry fire station. If the district is forced to close that station, it will double response times in Strawberry with potentially fatal consequences in the case of a medical emergency like a heart attack.

The tax increase is a stop-gap measure to compensate for the decline in property values during the recession that have already forced layoffs and reduced services in the rural fire district. Despite those reductions, the district has struggled mightily to maintain services. Unlike many small, rural districts, Pine-Strawberry relies on a core of professional, full-time firefighters. The district also must respond to many highway accidents and rescues in Fossil Creek, a burden the district has borne with skill and courage.

We hope voters will support the district. We also hope the fire board will use the time they gain from that support to seriously explore a merger or joint operating agreement with Payson or other fire districts in the region. Pine has rejected such efforts in the past. But the current fiscal crisis demonstrates the need for coordination and economies of scale throughout the region.

But that’s for the future. Right now, the voters must rescue the heroes who have stood so willing to rescue them.

he was not aware of this incident or sign theft challenge but he pledged to put a stop to it. Therefore, it has been proven that the Democrats have a planned effort to steal signs ... not the Republicans.

Yes, we believe in free speech, have no idea who is taking your signs and wish that both sides would just stop this sign stealing and defacing.

So, you see, Miss Marie, your signs are not the only ones going missing or being defaced. It is a crime and no one should be touching anyone else’s signs.

Let’s all just let the people speak at the ballot box. (And please note in my response, I did not call you names, did not disparage your zeal, nor question your intelligence!)

Darlene S. Younker, Tea Party, Republican, woman, and Trump supporter

Mayor endorses McCain Editor: I have always chosen to support candidates, not parties. This year, choosing a candidate to send to represent Arizona in the United States Senate is easy.

I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with John McCain over the years.

In reflecting on John McCain’s accomplishments, I know that he will continue to support policies that will allow our community, state and nation to thrive. I believe John McCain is an honorable public servant who tries to do what is best for Arizona.

John McCain’s positions on health care, natural resources, national security and veterans’ affairs, as well as his leadership on our western water rights, best reflects the position and interests of Payson and the citizens of this great state. John McCain is not only a war hero — he is our hero. His seniority and connections allow him to be a powerful voice for us in Arizona.

John McCain not only shares our common interests, he has been effective at getting multiple pieces of legislation passed into law that directly benefit seniors, veterans and military installations in Arizona.

By taking a strong stance against those who wish to harm the U.S. and by limiting government regulation to build our economy, John McCain has demonstrated that he can and will work to keep Arizona a great place to live and thrive. For all of these reasons and more, I support the re-election of John McCain.

Payson Mayor Kenny Evans

What is the cost of being wrong?

Editor: I read the letter to the editor from Bob Hugeri entitled “Editor should be ashamed” and the editor’s reply, and thought about something I learned taking a course on operations research years ago as part of my Ph.D. studies. It is a statistical term that modifies how to deal with statistical degrees of certainty based on the damages that may occur if a person’s decision is incorrect. It accounts for possible differences in risk and reward.

For instance, if a driver enters a slightly

flooded low area of a road, the chances are very good that he will be able to drive through it. So, he decides to do so. If he gets through, he slaps himself on the chest and says to his passengers, “See I knew I could get through.” But, if he doesn’t make it through and his car is washed downstream, he may not only bear the cost of replacing his vehicle, he may lose his life and that of his passengers. In other words, the cost of error in this case is disproportionately high compared to the reward. I think the same reasoning can be applied to the humancaused global warming arguments.

If Mr. Hugeri’s facts are wrong and we do nothing to combat human-caused global warming that ultimately results in as much as a 20-foot rise in the oceans, it could wipe out the 90 percent of human civilization and infrastructure located within a mile or so of the oceans, not to mention the predicted increased severity of storms and extreme drought affecting other areas of the globe.

The cost of error could be extremely high.

If the editor’s facts are wrong and we take many measures to combat the possible effects of human-caused global warming, but there is no significant global warming, and the predicted catastrophic sea rise and weather events don’t occur, then we will have spent a lot of human and financial resources needlessly. We will, however, in the process, create a lot of new jobs, clean up air pollution, develop a host of clean alternative energy resources and prevent many cases of disease caused by air and water pollution. The cost of error would be very low. Indeed, the benefits obtained might be worth the costs.

The operations research literature advises us to tilt decisions in such a way as to minimize really high costs of error. This makes a lot of sense to me. Perhaps it will make sense to Mr. Hugeri and the editor.

Bob Hershberger

Cracking down on hunters Editor: The comments by Mr. Mel Melvis regarding unprepared hunters elicited a memory.

Lately returned from WWII, I was relaxing on a cliff top in the Wasatch Range in Utah enjoying a sandwich and watching a mother doe and two fawns cropping in a meadow about 60 yards below. Suddenly a fellow on the other side of the glade stepped out of the brush and started firing. All three deer went down. The fawns weren’t moving, but the doe was lying there with a broken back.

The man walked down to the three deer and looked at them for a moment, then kicked the wounded doe and started to walk away.

That was more than I could stand, so I put a round between his feet. He jumped back and yelled at me “You could have killed me”.

“You’re dammed lucky I didn’t” I replied.

“Just lay that rifle down and step away.”

I went down there, dispatched the doe, unloaded his rifle and marched him about a mile to a game warden check station to report the incident. One of wardens went back with me to confirm the facts.

The upshot of that was a California hunter

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Payson Roundup OPINION Friday, October 21, 2016 guestcomment

Congratulations on a job well done on the football team, the cheerleaders and Dear Payson Unified School District High School Students: the band all provided positive entertainWith social media, the blogs, the current ment for our community that highlighted election cycle and the media in general it your skills. Thank the band parents, who is easy to succumb to the negativity that once again were present to make sure that seems to surround us on a constant basis. the snack bar was up and running. Your Then there is an event that will happen student government created an event that that helps to highlight so much of the pos- included many surprises and helped to itive that occurs in life. On Friday, as high ensure a positive experience for everyone and lasting memories for you of school students, you celebrated your Homecoming 2016.

Homecoming 2016. Your efforts In truth, I would say I am help to remind our community amazed, but I am not because of what it means to be part of as an educator I get to see you a small town. At a time when doing amazing things every day. many Homecoming activities I see you volunteer throughout have disappeared from schools our community, I see you work and communities, especially the hard to achieve personal goal, Homecoming Parade, these activand I see your leadership in ities continue to grow in Payson making a positive difference in because of your leadership, spirit Greg Wyman Payson. Also know that as the and enthusiasm.

What makes this event so special is it superintendent, every day I also get to see is put on by you for our community. You over 300 people come to work and do amazorganized and ran a parade with over ing things with you in our schools. I see 30 entries. You worked with the Town of their compassion, commitment, and caring Payson to ensure the police were involved to help all of you grow. I am not surprised for safety, you made sure that the permits by what you accomplished as I expected were correct for the parade, you worked nothing less than that from you. Instead with the radio station so that the parade what I am is extremely proud of you and could be broadcast throughout town, and how you helped to continue and grow this you took the initiative to get as many peo- tradition in Payson. I am also very appreple involved as possible. Please thank the ciative of the support of our staff, parents staff and your parents who took the time to and community in helping you achieve your lend help, support and supervision for the goal for Homecoming 2016.

So a huge thank you to you, to our comfloat building. On Friday night those of you

munity, our parents, our staff, but most importantly to the high school student government for reminding us of what is special and unique in the Payson Unified School District. Thank you to the student government leaders, for the leadership and vision for what a Homecoming should be and can be. Thank you for caring enough to make sure an important tradition in Payson remains alive. Thank you for your creativity and hard work to make the parade and the other Homecoming activities special.

Thank you for those special touches at the football game. Thank you for your willingness to try and create special memories of your high school years and as a result created a memorable Homecoming.

To all of you, in a time that negativity can overwhelm us, you remind us of what is right in the world. You provide hope for what is possible. You show us the enthusiasm that will be needed to continue to make positive change in our world. You are a reminder to many of us of a time in our lives that was filled with the big dreams of what can happen if you work hard and reach for the stars. I am not sure if you really knew that was what you were doing with Homecoming 2016, but it is what you accomplished.

Great job and always hang on to your dreams, Greg Wyman, Proud Superintendent of the Payson Unified School District

mailcall with a nonresident license lost his rifle, his vehicle and was barred from Utah hunting for life as well as facing a $5,000 fine.

Another time at mid-day I was relaxing with a favorite book because I knew that sensible deer fed during early morning and late evening and didn’t move around during the noon hours. Suddenly a bullet came by so close I could feel the air displacement.

I realized I was up against a hunter who believed in brush shots that are defined as “see something move and fire away hoping it is a deer.” I got behind a rock and kept twitching the brush and he kept shooting until his rifle ran dry. The upshot of this incident was that another California hunter faced the bar of Utah hunting law enforcement.

John Wallen

care about making money, but not about the health and well-being of their buyers.

If they did, why sell a product that is so harmful? One main difference is that legal sellers would be taxed. Some of this tax income would go to Arizona schools. What a reprehensible approach to acquiring funds for our schools — promoting something harmful by making it appear helpful for children! Talk about putting lipstick on a pig! Money first, people second. Bad choice.

Let’s revisit Nancy Reagan’s signature campaign: Just Say No! No to drugs and cartels lose their income. No to drugs and you have no felony charges and no prison time. No to drugs and you’ll be healthier, happier, with more money in your own pockets. We will be a healthier, happier society.

Just Say No to Prop 205.

Connie Henninger

Vote against Prop. 205

A kind gesture

Editor: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, asserts that one of the roles of government is to “promote the general welfare.” Legalizing recreational marijuana is not promoting the general welfare! A Payson Roundup article (April 14, 2015) cited “a 30-year study of the effects of marijuana that found regular use associated with a 7-8 point drop in IQ, impaired cognition and increased risk for psychiatric disease, increased dropout rate, lower relationship success and lower life satisfaction.” Many more such studies abound. http://adai.uw.edu/marijuana/ factsheets.htm, for example, has a 58 page report from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute at the University of Washington.

It is a comprehensive review of 20 years of research. The negative consequences of marijuana use are frightening. The report concludes “In summary, across many studies in multiple countries, marijuana use has been significantly associated with a variety of acute and chronic health outcomes in the realms of physical health, mental health, injury and mortality.”

Regulating marijuana like alcohol? How many lives have been lost or harmed by alcohol-related car accidents, domestic abuse or health problems? Where there is use, there is danger of abuse. Prop. 205 supporters claim that marijuana is not a gateway drug. On the contrary, just the idea that recreational drug use can be OK is a psychological gateway to more devastating drugs.

As for keeping money out of drug cartel hands, consider this: The cartel cares only about making money, not about the health and well-being of their buyers. If legalized, the peddlers of recreational marijuana also

Editor: This past Saturday, my wife and I were in the Home Depot parking lot attempting to load a couple of large, heavy items into our vehicle. An individual driving by noticed our plight, stopped, hopped out and we were on our way a minute later. Just a small thing, but very much appreciated.

Thanks again.

Chris Brown

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Good care from the VA Editor: I am writing this in defense of VA hospitals in general. The VA hospital in Phoenix is the exception not the rule based on my experience. I have been going to the VA hospital in Prescott for the past eight years and I couldn’t be more impressed with the efficiency of their operation. I have been treated very professionally and the doctors there take a serious interest in their patients. Even if you don’t have any physical problems they want you to have a physical every year and they remind you when it is time for you to set up an appointment.

If it wasn’t for the annual checkup, I would not have known about a blood disorder that I have and they are monitoring it very closely. They even have a Veterans Choice Program that allows a veteran to see a private doctor if the veteran lives more than 40 miles from the closest VA facility or if the veteran doesn’t have available transportation to get to the facility. So I am having difficulty understanding what is going on in Phoenix. I understand that there are issues regarding the overall management of the facility but I think that there is something that goes deeper than that. What is the root

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Is it underfunded? These are issues that politicians don’t want to admit because it puts the burden on their shoulders. Firing administrators is not going to fix the problem unless there is a complete overhaul of the system. Senator McCain should champion an investigation and make recommendations as to what changes need to be made and report those changes to Veterans Affairs. Why not use the Prescott facility as a model of a system that works? Is that so difficult?

Wayne Donnay

Who protects us from legislators?

Editor: As the election approaches, consider your vote very carefully. Do you want to elect folks who will truly represent you in the Legislature or, are you satisfied with the “Rim Country Three” who use our home town as their personal playground for their political bias and punish those who don’t agree with them. They speak of protecting us from the power grabbing “Gub-mint.”

Now, my question is ... Who protects Payson and Rim Country from them?

Donn C. Morris

Don’t scrap standards Editor: I read with interest the article, “School candidate wants students better prepared” on Oct. 4, 2016. Shane Keith believes that raising student expectations will help students succeed outside of PUSD. While other states are raising proficiency standards in math and reading, Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas is touting the newly drafted Common Core standards, while all along leading the public to believe that she was going to scrap them altogether. The good news is that the revisions amounted to minor changes. If you put the original copy and the revised copy side by side, you will see little difference between the two sets.

But this is a good thing, because the standards lead to college and career readiness at an internationally competitive level. Even PUSD Superintendent Greg Wyman said, “The new standards have all the expectations of the Common Core standards” (Sept. 13, 2016). Let’s be honest, keeping the common core standards will be a step in the right direction to raise student expectations to allow PUSD students to compete outside the district and Shane Keith will get his wish.

Marylou Arbanas

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Talking REAL ESTATE

By Kimberly Anderson, REALTOR®

Tips for Winterizing Your Home.

The snow is falling, the fire is roaring and all your daily worries begin to melt away as you sip on a cup of hot chocolate. This is probably what you’d like to be doing during a winter storm, but something like frozen pipes could turn cozy into chaotic. It’s not too late to consider these few steps to keep you happy and your house healthy.

Seal windows and doors.

Having carefully sealed windows and doors is imperative to keeping the cold air outside. Double-check the seals around your home to ensure they’re not leaking warm air. Your local home improvement store will also carry a window insulation kit to help stop leaks.

Checking the drywall and exterior of your home for any holes and re-caulking them is a great way to give your home an additional edge.

Check your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

When was the last time you serviced your HVAC system? Since you don’t want you’re heating to dip-out during a winter storm, it’s important to make sure your current system is in good shape.

Typical HVAC upkeep includes: filter changes, pipe/connection inspections and thermostat tests (especially if you have a smart system). Unless you have extensive experience repairing HVAC systems, it’s best to leave these repairs up to a professional.

Clean chimney.

Before you build that big fire in the family fireplace, make sure to have it professionally cleaned. Weather damage, shifting foundations and creosote buildup can lead to some pretty serious problems if ignored. It’s highly advised that you have a professional inspect and clean your chimney.

Inspect the roof, gutters and downspouts.

Before winter weather hits, it’s always a good idea to have your roof inspected by a professional. If any holes, leaks, or missing tiles/shingles are discovered, it’s important to have the problem fixed immediately. Downspouts and gutters also need a thorough check to prepare for snow and ice. Gutters clogged with leaves or dirt prevent moisture from running through your system.

Insulate your pipes.

If you have any exposed pipes, now is the time to insulate them. Also make sure that any outdoor watering systems are drained and turned off. Any outdoor faucets should be insulated and covered for the winter as well.

Put the ceiling fan in reverse.

To keep your home warm, another preparatory step is to reverse the circulation of your ceiling fan. Doing so allows the cold air to be pushed to the ceiling, while the warm air is forced back down into the living room.

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, October 21, 2016

Senate race controversy McCain, Kirkpatrick debate by

Peter Aleshire

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016

Sen. John McCain’s defense during a debate with Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of the Senate’s refusal to fill a U.S. Supreme Court vacancy has blown up into a national furor.

McCain, 80, made his comment initially during an extended discussion of immigration reforms. He defended the Republican-controlled Senate’s refusal to hold hearings on President Barack Obama’s nomination of a justice to fill the seat vacant after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.

Later on a radio show, McCain said he would not consider any U.S. Supreme Court nomination from Hillary Clinton if she wins the presidency.

The comment drew national media attention on the assumption it signals a determination by Republican leaders in the Senate to stonewall any appointment — an argument to the Republican base to ensure the Republicans retain control of the Senate.

As the furor grew, McCain’s office put out a clarification saying, “Senator McCain believes you can only judge people by their record and Hillary Clinton has a clear record of supporting liberal judicial nominees. That being said, Senator McCain will, of course, thoroughly examine the record of any Supreme Court nominee put before the Senate and vote for or against that individual based on their qualifications as he has done throughout his career.”

The Senate has refused to vote on President Obama’s nominee, Judge Merrick Garland. McCain voted for Garland previously when he was named to the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Kirkpatrick, 66, sharply criticized McCain for his most recent statements on the Supreme Court appointment.

She also during the debate insisted McCain in the course of his 36 years in Washington has abandoned his longtime reputation as a party maverick, willing to defy the leadership on things like campaign finance reform and immigration.

“As a former prosecutor,” said Kirkpatrick, whose congressional district includes Southern Gila County and who at one time represented Northern Gila County as well.

“But we all know this law is broken. It’s an economic issue and it’s a moral issue because it’s tearing families apart.”

She said she had introduced legislation that would allow a path to citizenship for “dreamers,” the children of undocumented workers who had grown up in the United States and wanted to become citizens, go to college and make a contribution. “If people like Senator McCain should hear their stories, we would pass compre-

As a result, border patrol apprehensions have dropped to the lowest levels since the hensive immigration reform in early 1970s. One report by a heartbeat. But under Sen. the Department of Homeland McCain’s leadership, they Security estimates that the won’t bring it up for a vote.” odds an illegal immigrant McCain responded that will get caught trying to cross Democrats failed to pass the border has risen from comprehensive immigration 11 percent in 2005 to 58 perreform in the first two years of cent in 2015, according to a President Obama’s term, when summary of the report in the they controlled both houses.

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Nonetheless, the two Senate But we also have to have a candidates disagreed immigrasecure border. And it’s going tion and border to be secure with security. the legislation I M c C a i n got through” the repeatedly Senate, which pointed to his included towers endorsement a long the borby an organider and a big zation repreincrease in the senting border ranks of the borpatrol agents. der patrol.

He noted Israel The topic has successfully of immigration used a series of reform bedevwalls to control iled McCain, its border and who alienatsaid a chain of ed many in the towers on the John McCain Republican U.S.-Mexico base when he border and the tried to pull off extensive use of a comprehendrones to patrol sive immigration the border will reform package result in further during his 2008 improvements. presidential run.

“There’s At that time, he a n o t h e r favored a barbig issue: gain that would Manufactured trade tougher Mexican heroin, border enforcewhich is getting ment for a legal across the borpath to citizender, is killing ship for millions people. We have of people living to do what’s necin the U.S. illeessary to secure Ann Kirkpatrick gally and possithat border.” bly a new guest Kirkpatrick worker program. agreed, but differed on what But after losing to Barack that means.

Obama, McCain faced wither“We have friends that are ing criticism from Republicans ranchers down there. The borwho said he favored “amnesty.” der will be secure when they Both the Maricopa County and feel secure and they don’t. That Gila County Republican parties is the reason we have to pass ultimately censured him. He comprehensive border immithen faced a blistering primary gration reform — so agents challenge by State Sen. Kelli can focus on the criminal drugs Ward, who favored Republican and the sex trafficking at the presidential nominee Donald boarder. We need to focus our Trump’s call for a wall along border patrol agents’ attention, the Mexican border and mass time and resources on the crimdeportation of the estimated 11 inal elements.” million people in the country Kirkpatrick said McCain illegally. long ago abandoned his prinThe Center for Migration ciples as a maverick willing to Studies estimated that the num- vote against the party leaderber of people living here illegally ship on things like campaign stands at its lowest level since finance reform and immigra2003. Moreover, the number of tion. people crossing into Arizona “Fifteen years ago, he introillegally in 2015 stood at about duced the Dream Act, but when 170,000, about one-tenth of the it came up for a vote in the total in 2005, according to the Senate, he voted against it. most recent figures from the Trump’s idea of building a wall U.S. Department of Homeland at the border is bad for Arizona.

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the courts are more and more deciding that Barack Obama is acting unconstitutionally — he’s violating his oath of office and the Constitution.

Kirkpatrick countered that 36 years in Washington has turned McCain into an insider instead of a maverick who votes his conscience. “Here’s what people are saying — ‘do your job. Confirm a Supreme Court justice. We are tired of that kind of obstructionism.’”

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Prescribed and managed fires continue to burn throughout the state in an effort to stave off catastrophe. by

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A 2.5-degree increase in average temperatures across North America has resulted in an increase in wildfires that consumed an estimated 16,000 square miles of forest, according to the latest effort to tease out the effects of climate change on wildfires.

The temperature increase has essentially doubled the area affected by forest fires in the past 30 years, according to the study by researchers from Columbia University published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The study underscores the dangers faced by towns like Payson and Star Valley as megafires increase in number and extent. Such high intensity crown fires can rain embers down on a town a mile beyond the fire line. Payson, Star Valley and Gila County have all refused to adopt a wildland–urban interface (WUI) building code or made it a priority to support Firewise brush clearing programs. WUI building codes require fire-resistant materials in new construction which greatly reduce the chance such a rain of embers would set the town on fire with even the close approach of a crown fire.

The studies also underscored the importance of the U.S. Forest Service’s shift away from fire suppression to a deliberate effort to let managed fires burn during cool, damp months. That policy has resulted in a series of large, low-intensity fires in Rim Country throughout September and October — to the mingled relief and alarm of residents.

The Columbia University study supports another study published recently demonstrating that wildfires have increased in size and frequency throughout the American West in the past 30 years. The number of acres burned has increased by 90,000 annually during that period compared to the longtime average.

On average, the number of fires greater than 1,000 acres in size increased by

seven per year between 1984 and 2011, according to the study researchers from the University of Utah, published in the Geophysical Research Letters.

The researchers in that study used high resolution satellite images to make their calculations. They noted that the severe drought affecting the region in the past 20 years almost certainly played a role in the dramatic increase in the size and frequency of large wildfires, but didn’t attempt to link the trend to the measured increase in average temperatures.

However, the Columbia University study did just that.

The researchers concluded about half of the doubling in the number of acres burned stemmed directly from the increase in average temperatures. The rest of the increase stemmed from a variety of factors.

For instance, a big chunk of the increase stemmed from a “deferred fire” effect, as a result of a century of effort to sniff out fires as soon as they start. This interrupted the natural fire pattern in ponderosa pine forests, where a low intensity ground fire burned through every five years or so. As a result, when fires start they consume decades worth of accumulated fuels. That has helped double the U.S. Forest Service’s annual firefighting budget to more than $2 billion.

The increase in acres burn also reflected one of the worst droughts in the past 1,000 years, which has persisted for more than a decade — interrupted by the occasional year of near-normal rainfall.

Currently, Arizona has slipped out of that drought but California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest remains in moderate to severe drought.

A long-term climate oscillation over the Pacific Ocean has also steered storms away from the Western United States.

Such wobbles in weather patterns take place periodically, helping to account for the variations in rainfall and temperatures from one year to the next.

However, the changes caused by the

underlying 2.5-degree average temperature rise caused by global warming linked to the release by humans of heat-trapping greenhouse gases accounts for 55 percent of the doubling in the number and size of wildfires in the American West in the past 30 years, the researchers concluded.

The findings raise the stakes in the success of the Four Forest Restoration Initiative, an effort to develop a small-log timber industry that can thin millions of acres of overgrown forests in Northern Arizona, which has fallen several years behind schedule in its ambitious plan to thin 50,000 acres annually.

The findings should also mitigate frustration with the smoke that continues to drift through Rim Country from the ongoing controlled burns.

The Forest Service now manages forest fires during most of the year, instead of putting out almost all fires within 24 hours.

The pure fire suppression approach generally starts in May or June and lasts until the monsoon starts in July or August. This year, the Forest Service took advantage of lightning strikes during the monsoon and set several fires in the wet, cool months of fall throughout Rim Country.

This week the Forest Service postponed planned controlled burns in the East Clear Creek and Beaver Creek watersheds, as the weather heated up and humidity dropped.

However, up on top of the Rim the Forest Service went ahead with a 600-acre controlled burn near Vernon and Lakeside.

Crews continued to monitor without suppressing a host of low-intensity ground fires, including a 6,000-acre prescribed burn in the Kaibab National Forest, the 1,800-acre prescribed Winter Fire in the Tonto National Forest, the 3,000-acre Fill Fire in the Coconino National Forest, another 17,000-acre fire in the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest, the 3,200-acre Fulton Fire in the Tonto National Forest and the 2,000-acre Sam Jim Fire in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.

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Owner Look Alike, and Best Theme costume.

Gila County Animal Control will offer pet adoptions at the event.

Proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. For more information, stop

by Pet Club or go to pawsinpayson@ facebook.com.

Mark Twain play

A conversation with an American Muslim

Staff from the office of Senator Jeff Flake will be at the Senior Center, 514 W. Main St., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21.

Flake’s staff is available to discuss issues Rim residents have.

The Payson High School Longhorn Theatre Company presents “Is He Dead?” a “new” comedy by Mark Twain as adapted by David Ives.

Presented at the PHS Auditorium, the performances are at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 and at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22.

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

Pioneer Day returns

Pioneer Day returns to the Payson Seventh-day Adventist Church Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22.

Vespers begin Friday night at 6 p.m.

Guest speaker John Sachinger will give the message for Sabbath Services, which will feature old time hymns. All are welcome. Guests are encouraged to dress in late 19th century attire.

Brush pit schedule

This coming weekend, the Regional Payson Area Project… for a Fire Wise Rim Country (RPAP) will be staffing free brush drop-off points at the following locations, weather permitting: Saturday, Oct. 22 the Blattner Pit will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blattner Pit is located at Milepost 259.7 on Highway 260, east of Payson; Sunday, Oct. 23 the Pine Pit will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Pine Pit is located .7 of a mile east of Highway 87 on Control Road, south of Pine.

All RPAP free drop-off locations are for brush, leaves, pine needles, trimmings, and other vegetative materials only. Properly bagged Yellow Starthistle, or other listed noxious weed species will also be accepted and will be burned.

Food drive continues

The Central Arizona Board of REALTORS® annual Food Drive, benefiting area food banks, continues through the end of October. Drop non-perishable food donations or checks payable to the Food Bank at any real estate office in the area or at the CABR office, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Suite 12, Payson.

A Dog Day Out

Leash up the pup and join the funfilled Dog Day Out from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Pet Club, on the corner of S. Beeline Highway and W. Aero Dr., Payson.

Sponsored by the Payson Lioness and PAWS, the event will have vendors, nail clipping (for your dog), microchipping, nutrition information with lots of handouts, prizes and more. A dog show begins at 11 a.m. and will have contests for Best Canine Vocalist, Most Amazing Pet Trick, Waggingest Tail, Pet and

The Payson chapter of Amnesty International hosts a conversation with an American Muslim at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. The program with Moina Shaiq is in support of “The America I Believe In” campaign launched by Amnesty International USA. It is a new, domestic human rights campaign outlining how policymakers can reject fear and lead with human rights.

After the tragedy of 9/11 and the fear-based mistrust of American Muslims that followed, she felt the need to reach out to begin a dialog in group settings about the practice of her faith.

In an informal setting, members of Payson Amnesty and the public will explore questions about the Islamic faith and move toward understanding the experiences of American Muslims.

No admission, however donations of school supplied or free will contributions would be appreciated.

For more information, contact Penny at 928-978-1268.

Spirit Sharing Talent Night

Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of free entertainment at Unity of Payson from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at the office of the Central Arizona Board of Realtors, Suite 14, 600 E. Hwy. 260.

Wear a costume or come as you are for an evening of music, poetry, stories, karaoke and amazing other talents - all gifts of the Spirit shared by members of Unity with all of Payson. Light refreshments will be served.

Look for the Unity of Payson event signs. Call 928-478-8515 or go to www. unityofpayson.org for more information.

Benefit tostada dinner for Navajo Mission

Mount Cross Lutheran Church invites Rim residents and visitors to a benefit dinner to purchase propane for the Navajo Mission and School at Rock Point.

The menu features tostadas with pinto beans and fixings, drinks and dessert. The dinner, which is by donation, is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23 at the log building on the Mount Cross campus, 601 E. Hwy. 260, Payson.

Call 928-474-2552 for details. It is presented in partnership with Thrivent.

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• Flake staff visits: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• PHS play: Theatrical adaption of Mark Twain’s ‘Is He Dead’; 4 p.m. PHS auditorium, $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors • Pioneer Day: Seventh-day Adventist Church, vespers at 6 p.m., continues at Saturday services with John Schinger

• Dog Day Out: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pet Club, hosted by Payson Lioness Club and PAWS, vendors, services, fun, dog show and more • Conversation with an American Muslim: 2 p.m., Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy, hosted

by Payson Amnesty International • PHS play: Theatrical adaption of Mark Twain’s ‘Is He Dead’; 7 p.m. PHS auditorium, $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors

Applications must be returned to the Lodge by Wednesday, Nov. 2.

The Lodge’s Free Throw Hoop Shoot event, for boys and girls ages 8 to 13, is Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Tonto Apache Gym. Registration is at noon and contest begins at 1 p.m. Call Lee Schwein for details at 928-978-2311.

Also available at the Elks Lodge are tickets for its Veterans Day Dinner and Ceremony.

The dinner is free for all veterans and only $8 per plate for non-veterans.

A complete baked chicken dinner will be served. A maximum of 150 tickets are available, so get tickets early.

Everyone must have a ticket, including all veterans. All are welcome to stay for karaoke following the dinner and ceremony. For more information, call the Lodge at 928-474-2572.

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Kaitie’s Closet will give away sweatshirts and coats at a distribution set for 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Rim Country Middle School. Shoes will also be available for children. Anyone in need of children’s clothing, shoes, coats, etc. is welcome.

presents a special lecture on Egg Tempera painting techniques at 8:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24 in room 205 of Gila Community College, 201 N. Mud Springs Road.

Prop 205 problems reviewed in two programs

A program on the problems with Proposition 205, the legalization of marijuana is planned from noon to 1:30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson. The program is with Cathi Herrod of the Center for Arizona Policy organization.

The mid-day program is $10 for lunch catered by Fargo’s, the evening program is free with refreshments.

Call 928-474-5890 or 928-978-7167 for details.

The Arizona border and the Republican platform

The Payson Tea Party will host Dwight and Andrea Kadar of Concerned Citizens for America from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260.

They will take the audience on a visual trip to our southern Arizona border, weave border solutions into the 2016 Republican platform and give encouragement and hope as personified by our nominee, Donald Trump.

For more info call 928-951-6774.

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Clothing distribution

Kaitie’s Closet is a non profit 501(c)3 organization collecting clothes for distribution free to those in need in Rim Country. Everyone in Rim Country needing children’s clothes is welcome to participate in the distribution program, which is from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Rim Country Middle School, 304 S. Meadow.

Once again, due to the upcoming chilly weather, sweatshirts and coats will be available at this distribution. Also, parents be sure and bring your children to receive the new shoes at this distribution.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for the children’s clothing and financial donations. Any questions please call 928468-1036.

Elks events

The Payson Elks Lodge presents a Halloween Party for Rim youngsters 12 and under from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the event, which is at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy. There will be free food for kids, a haunted house, carnival games and more.

Applications for the Elks’ New Year’s Eve SUPERSTARS! Duets are now available at the Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy. Duets can consist of male/female, male/male or female/ female. All singers are invited to apply.

A benefit dinner for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters in Payson is planned from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd. A chicken dinner prepared by Chef Duane Ridl will be provided, with music

by Cinnamon Twist. Reservations and tickets can be obtained by calling the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 928-4741305 and leaving a message with your name and contact number. Ticket prices are $10 per plate.

Join the Masons and help support the good works of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Payson. All proceeds go to Big Brothers/Big Sisters and remain in Payson.

Win a side of beef

The Gila County Republican Party’s last fundraiser of the season features a side of beef. The raffle prize is approximately 300 pounds of northeast Arizona-raised beef and will be cut to the order of the winner.

The cost: 1 ticket, $20; three for $50.

Tickets are available at the Republican Club Headquarters, 307 S. Beeline, Suite C (behind Buffalo Bar and Grill) or call Gary 928-478-8186 or Shirley 928-951-6774. Drawing is Monday, Oct. 31 at Rim Country Republican Club meeting.

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

• Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public • Benefit tostado dinner: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, admission by donation, proceeds benefit Navajo Mission and School at Rock Point

• Bill Ahrendt program: 8:30 a.m., room 205, GCC, Payson • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Program against legalizing marijuana: First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson, noon to 1:30 p.m., $10, includes lunch from Fargo’s; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., free refreshment

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Tonto Basin: So fun it’s scary by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

More ghouls.

More ghosts.

More good times.

For the past 30-plus years, the residents of Tonto Basin have put on a Halloween Carnival at the school to raise money for playground equipment and other needs of the district. This year, they’re going Halloween happy.

“It’s the only fundraiser for the school,” said Laci Sopeland, a parent and member of the Lorraine Cline Memorial Poker Run committee, the group that spearheads coordinating the event.

This year, the organizers will add a parade and a Tonto Basin-style Trunk or Treat to the already jam-packed carnival.

“The parade starts at 5 p.m. and goes down the street in front of the post office and Punkin Center,” said Sopeland.

In a change from previous years, judges will rate the costume contest as the contestants walk the parade – then announce the winners at the carnival.

Sopeland noted, “The costume contest took so much time away from the carnival.”

Once the parade ends, the kids can go on over to the waiting ATVs and side-bysides stuffed with candy to trick or treat.

Sopeland said the families decided to add this Trunk or Treat part because Tonto Basin sprawls so far, the kids only get to go to about a dozen houses before they had to call it a night.

Tonto Basin Halloween Parade and Carnival Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

It will also save parents an awful lot of driving.

After the kids pack their bags with treats, families can go over to the school to grab dinner before the little witches and wizards fill up with candy.

“There will be green chili burros, hot dogs, chili beans and nachos,” said

Sopeland, “but most people come for the burros.”

Once in the carnival area in the gym at the school, kids and their families can play carnival games for prizes or tickets to try to win cool prizes like a remote-controlled helicopter, bike or Kindle.

New for the adults this year — corn hole.

“It’s $5 to enter. It’s single elimination. You draw a partner — and the winners take half the pot,” said Sopeland.

The bounce house will return, but those that normally put on the haunted house had other family obligations this year.

Sopeland said the committee has asked businesses to sponsor the carnival booths to boost the fundraising bucks.

“They can sponsor a booth for $25 to $50,” said Sopeland.

If interested in sponsoring a booth, contact Sopeland at 928-978-1254.

The community will also sponsor the cake walk to local legend EC Conway, who passed away a few years ago.

“He would come to the carnival and put down all his money to win as many cakes as he could,” said Sopeland.

She said anyone interested in bringing a cake based on a family favorite recipe or as a donation are welcome.

After the party ends for the little ones, it just begins for the adults, said Sopeland.

“The Punkin Center will have its festival starting at 8 p.m.” said Sopeland.

There will be a band and adult beverages.

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

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

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son’s teacher here at Payson in the seventh grade, did more for him than all the six years prior in Illinois,” said Dye. “When he got into eighth grade, he had a different teacher and it’s like he totally reverted.”

Underwood said the district did a good job funding students on IEPs, but she hoped teachers could do more to split classrooms into different working groups, depending on students’ grasp of subjects.

Struggling students could then keep working on key concepts, while others can deepen their understanding with games or projects.

Hetrick said she did not have any direct experience with special education, except through her niece in Oregon.

“It was a trauma to our family to have to try to raise the child and watch how she was being educated and treated. I have not heard any complaints here concerning special ed.”

Nor did Hetrick have ideas for how the district would improve gifted education.

“And I’m not quite sure what I’d do. I would have to counsel with others.”

Keith said he would like to see more paraprofessionals working with the kids to make sure they are successful. He would like to see more gifted students in high school, including advanced placement, dual credit classes and strong vocational programs.

“If these individuals are exceptional or advanced, gifted, it might not just be what’s in the classroom, it’s being able to get them well rounded,” said Keith.

Schinstock agreed that gifted students need more rigorous classes, but she would like to see that trickle down to the elementary schools. “So if for example, if you’re in third grade and you’re excellent in math and you have a fourth-grader mentor that’s coming and bringing you up to that next,” she said.

Schinstock lauded the district’s practice of putting the special education students in the same classroom as the non-SPED

TOP PRIORITIES: Dye: Support teachers Hetrick: Americanism & Patriotism Keith: Early childhood development.

Schinstock: Student test scores.

Underwood: Early development.

EXPANDING OPTIONS: Dye: Add a freshman US History.

Hetrick: Americanism & Patriotism Keith: More extra-curricular classes.

Schinstock: Bring back lost arts classes.

Underwood: Alternative high school.

SCHOOL FUNDING: Dye: Schools get half of state budget.

Hetrick: Land sales will suffice.

Keith: Underfunded.

Schinstock: Underfunded.

Underwood: Underfunded. students. “I think it is wonderful that special education students are in the same classroom with everybody else. Younger children are learning empathy.”

Question: How does religion fit into public education?

Schinstock hesitated. “Well ... I guess there are two questions. Would I like it to be included? Yes. But, should it be included? I don’t know. I guess there is separation there,” she said. However, she said the school must respect all religions.

Underwood agreed.

“If a student — whether it be at lunch whether it be in the morning whether it

be a team sport — wishes to do a prayer or whatever their belief is, they have that right,” said Underwood.

Keith said he does not wish to keep any of the religious institutions from helping the students. “I think that faith shouldn’t be a bugaboo to talk about in the education system. You have a lot of faith-based organizations who want to help,” he said.

“It’s not saying that we’re teaching faith in our school system. I’m talking about using what these faith-based organizations have in our community, to help keep our kids on track, and help add value. It’s not forcing it upon anybody.”

Dye talked about teaching the great American work ethic. “Whether you are Buddhist, Hindu, Christian or whatever, each child has a purpose in life and they should be working towards what that will be when they grow up and how they are going to serve the world.”

She added, “The separation of church and state is not in our Constitution. Never has been. The term came from A letter to the Danbury church — that the government would never impose on the church.

Not that the church would impose on the government. And that has been taken out of context,” said Dye. Hetrick said she believes in teaching the Golden Rule. “The Golden Rule comes from the New Testament. From Jesus.”

But Hetrick said she did not come to the forum to “say that we are going to start teaching everything about Christianity in school.”

She said she would just like to return to the philosophies that created the Greatest Generation — the World War II generation.

“All of those children were brought up in school to celebrate Christmas and it didn’t matter they just sang “Silent Night.”

I do not endorse trying to push any one religion in the school system. Not any of them. Except our culture is Christian. So I don’t think that is wrong to teach in history. American history from our Founding Fathers they were Christian men building this nation.”

Sylvia L. Darland born 5/25/1938, passed away 10/12/2016.

She is survived by husband William Darland of 60 years, son Bob Darland (wife Patty), and daughter Debi Taylor, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Ellen Wiley.

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, October 21, 2016

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C L U B S Radio Control flyers

Rim Country Flyers is the local club for RC airplane/helicopter/drone flyers.

It has a local flying field and, if a novice, instructors to get you started. Visit rimcountryflyers.com or call Jason at 928-478-6234.

Bingo at Senior Center

The Payson Senior Center and Payson Helping Payson host bingo every Friday at the Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Tickets go on sale at noon and games start at 1 p.m. Now offering 25 cent hot dogs.

Tai Chi and Qigong

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

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

Pine Library Friends

The Pine Library Friends meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month in the Library Activity Room located just behind the Cultural Hall in Pine.

This a small, friendly, informal group and the members would love to have any Rim residents come to one of the meetings to see if it might be something of interest.

Frequently the group hosts guest speakers on a variety of subjects. The public is always welcome.

For more information, please call Carol at (623) 363-5985.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 2 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson.

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

Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 978-3706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 828-0917 or (928) 478-4361.

Senior Singles with Spirit

The Senior Singles with Spirit group is composed of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you.

The group meets at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Tiny’s

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

Go Buggy at Payson Fly Casters & TU meeting

Friendship Bible Class, a non-denominational Bible study for women, meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim. All women in the community are invited.

For information, call Marilyn at (928) 474-6712.

“Going Buggy for Trout” is the theme of the October 29 Trout Unlimited and Payson Fly Casters meeting at Tiny’s Restaurant. The meeting begins at 9 a.m.

A new movie filmed on Tonto and Christopher Creeks explains how to match the bugs and other insects found in the streams with the right artificial flies to catch more fish. The film shows how to quickly uncover which insects are present in the stream you want to fish so you can make the most effective presentation on your casts.

The film shows the insects as collected and preserved by Jim Strogen and then we follow Jim to the creeks to catch live insects with various, easy techniques. At times in the video, artificial flies are shown in comparison to live insects. Samples of insects and the flies will be on display at the meeting.

The program begins at 9 a.m., but come before that to enjoy some fish stories and a great breakfast. Club members have been regularly fishing Silver Creek and other local waters, so ask them what flies and presentations are catching fish. For more information, go to www.paysonflycasters.org or call Ric Hinkie at 928-848-4501.

Color Time Tuesday

Republicans host Barton

TOPS in Pine

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

For more information, call Barbara at (928) 978-4750 or Charlotte at (928) 9783640.

JULIETs

JULIETs - Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together - meets for lunch and conversation the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Crosswinds Restaurant at the Airport at 11:30 a.m. It is just for fun, no book to read, no dish to make. Everyone is welcome, no reservations required. For additional information please call Chris Tilley at 928-468-9669.

Friendship Bible Class

Enjoy a relaxing and fun time of coloring every Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This activity is a great way to relieve stress and express creativity.

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

The program meets at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street (behind Ace Hardware and Habitat Restore). Call Sally Harvey 480-213-8472 or Joyce Kennedy 928-978-1884 with any questions. This free program is open to all.

NARFE meeting

The Mogollon Chapter 1235 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) has its monthly no host luncheon and meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson.

The speaker is Richard Crowe, who will talk about the Payson Food Bank.

All active and retired federal employers are invited to attend. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Payson Food Bank. For more information, call Dale at 928-468-6227.

The Rim Country Republican Club will meet Monday, Oct. 31 at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. Members and guests may gather at 11 a.m. to order lunch and to socialize.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m., the speaker will be incumbent Arizona State Representative, Brenda Barton.

Barton Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Nancy Cox at 928-472-1172 for more information.

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Society On Friday, Nov. 4, the Humane Society of of Central Arizona Central Arizona will be “impounding” members of our community for a fundraiser. They will set their own “bail” amount and can ask friends, ADOPTION family and co-workers to donate to make their OPTIONS bail so they’ll be released from the kennel. All proceeds directly benefit the animals at HSCAZ. We will also offer online donations so people can raise their bail before they arrive, in case they are busy and need to get back to work.

Come see them locked up for a good cause! Cheer on your favorite, donate or just have a good laugh! The fun takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at 605 W. Wilson Ct. For more information, call 928-474-5590 or visit www.humanesocietycentralaz.org.

Featured pets PISCES: I’m a spunky girl with a playful attitude. Sometimes I can get a bit rough when it comes to swatting my toys; when it gets intense it would be best to steer clear. I enjoy having all eyes on me, as long as they aren’t other cat eyes. They just give me the willies and I would prefer to not live in the same home as them. Don’t mind if I do help myself to some tasty treats; we can be best friends if you sneak them to me. Please don’t think my tail makes me any less than extraordinary, it just shows that I was very adventurous while I prowled the streets alone.

CALVIN: I am a skittish guy at first, but once you get to know me and we gain each other’s trust, you’ll have my full attention. I can take more time to get to know, but it’ll be worth it. Thanks to the dedicated volunteers who have taken time to socialize with me, I have come a long way with wearing a collar and going for walks on a leash. I get along well with other dogs and can often be found hanging out with several other dogs in the play yard. I need a family that will be patient and willing to work with me on overcoming my fears.

PAWS meets

The Payson Area Woofers Society (PAWS) meets at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2 in the conference room at the Payson Public Library.

Dr. Tim Patterson, holistic veterinarian, will be the evening’s speaker. It will be an open forum, so bring questions.

Everyone is invited. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call Dorothy Howell, 928-472-7396.

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

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

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

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

October 23 is “God’s Persistence, God’s Grace,” Rev. Charles Proudfoot preaching. Bible Study Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 4742059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org.

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

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

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

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

Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship-I.F.C.A. 1036 E. Christopher Creek Loop, 478-4857, www.christophercreekchapel.org, first driveway past fire station on left. 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided). Tues. & Thurs. Bible Studies. Please join us on Sunday, October 16th for a potluck following the Worship Service to welcome our new Pastor Jeremy Jessup and family.

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

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

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

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

Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. The sermon Sunday,

Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson 1800 N. Beeline Hwy. Dr. Joe Falkner - Sr. Pastor: Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Worship Service 10:45am.

Nursery, Children, Youth and Adult Bible Studies during both services. Wednesday evening fellowship & Bible study for all ages!

For more details and information on other weekly events check out our website at www.pbcpayson.org or call the church office at 928-474-9279.

Restoration Church 1100 W. Lake Drive. Introducing people to the life changing power of Jesus. Join us Sunday at 10:30 am for our Sunday morning worship experience. Check us out online at www.restorationpayson. com for more info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unity Church of Payson Join us on a positive path for Spiritual Living. We sing, laugh, love, pray, and support each other and our Payson community.

Our service is at 10 a.m. Sundays at 600 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot).

For more, go to www.unityofpayson.org (See ‘What’s Happening’ tab for our Wednesday Awakening Meditation session October 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 in our Sunday space) or call 928-478-8515.

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Horns host Who’s No. 1? Horns beat Lobos again Blue Ridge Take charge of 3A East tonight with 5-set win

As Payson’s seniors play their final home game against Blue Ridge tonight at 7 o’clock, the formula seems simple enough.

Beat the Yellow Jackets for the second straight season and win at Holbrook more than next week and the a game Longhorns make the Class 3A football state playoffs.

Last week’s victory over No. 6 Winslow bumped Payson from No. 19 to No. 16 in the power rankings Keith Morris that determine the sports editor 16-team tournament.

So the Longhorns would be in if the season ended now.

But it doesn’t.

Nothing’s for certain heading into the final two weeks with the complicated formula used to determine the power rankings.

But you can count on one thing — a loss to either the No. 25 Yellow Jackets (2-6) tonight or the No. 23 Roadrunners (2-5) on Oct. 28 and you can probably kiss the postseason goodbye.

Heck, if you can’t beat both those teams you probably don’t deserve to make it anyway.

However, that shouldn’t be a concern because this Longhorns team has demonstrated it can play with anybody in the state.

Last week’s win vaulted Payson (3-5) past Ganado, Tuba City and Chinle. Ganado lost and remained at No. 18, Tuba City lost and fell from No. 17 to No. 20, and Chinle beat winless No. 34 Window Rock 14-12 and slipped from 16 to 17 because Payson played a much tougher opponent.

The loss really hurt Winslow, which dropped from No. 6 all the way down to No. 13.

Snowflake remains No. 1.

The Longhorns lost 26-21 there two weeks ago.

Another team Payson almost beat, Show Low, remains No. 5.

All five of Payson’s losses have come against teams that figure to make the playoffs.

The lowest ranked team to beat the Longhorns, Safford (4-4), is No. 12. Another team that beat Payson, Queen Creek Casteel (7-1), is No. 9.

Eagar Round Valley, which escaped Payson with a 20-13 victory, stands at No. 1 in 2A after knocking off No. 2 Thatcher last week to improve to 8-0.

Defending state champion Tucson Pusch Ridge slipped from No. 8 to 10 even with a 56-0 rout of No. 32 Tucson Tanque Verde.

Phoenix Northwest Christian (6-2) moved from No. 11 to 7 with a 34-10 win over Mohave Valley River Valley (6-2), which fell from 14 to 15.

If the season ended today, Payson would open the playoffs at Snowflake.

But the Lobos would likely fall out of that spot with a loss at home to No. 5 Show Low tonight. It’s possible the Cougars could vault all the way up to No. 1 with a win over the Lobos.

Blue Ridge struggling It’s been a difficult season for Blue Ridge and second-year head coach Bob London. At 2-6 the Yellow Jackets are destined to finish with one of the worst records in program history.

In my records dating back to 1980, Blue Ridge won at least three games every season. The Yellow Jackets were 3-6 in each of Paul Moro’s first two seasons at the helm in 1984 and ’85 and 4-6 in ’86 before figuring it all out and going on the greatest run of success for any school of any size in state history.

They went 5-6 in 2014 the first season after Moro left to take over at Poston Butte. It marked their first losing season since 1986.

But they still reached the playoffs.

Without a couple of huge upsets, they won’t make the playoffs this year for the first time in 30 years.

Blue Ridge went 319-52 with 13 state championships in 30 seasons under Moro.

Moro took over at Tempe Marcos de Niza this season and that team beat Chandler Seton Catholic last week to give Moro his 332nd win, passing Vern Friedli for the most wins by a high school football coach in Arizona history.

Blue Ridge is coming off a 35-0 beating at the hands of its archrival, Show Low. The Jackets close the season at home against Snowflake next week.

two sets and stopped going for balls as hard as we were the first two sets.

Once we started to do that again, nothing touched the floor in the fifth set. We were everywhere. We all came together as a team. We were screaming for each other and excited for each other.”

Payson beat the Lobos 25-20,

by Keith Morris 25-23, 10-25, 17-25, 15-11 to complete roundup sports editor a season sweep of the two games and Like roller coaster enthusiasts take control of the 3A East Region holding their arms up instead of standings. The Longhorns, ranked No. hanging onto the bar for dear life, 8 by the Republic, also beat the Lobos these Longhorns relish the excitement 3-1 in Payson on Sept. 29. of a dramatic volleyball game.

The Longhorns improved to 7-0 They never touched the bar during in the 3A East with three games one heck of a thrilling ride in Snowflake remaining. Snowflake fell to 5-2 and on Tuesday night. into a second-place tie with Blue Ridge.

Weaker players would have closed Payson closed its home schedule their eyes and screamed. against Winslow on Thursday.

They watched mighty Snowflake, The top two teams in the region the team The Arizona Republic earn automatic berths in the 16-team had ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, get it state tournament. together after dropping the first two Payson can win the region sets. The Lobos won championship with the next two, forcing a win against the “It almost motivates a deciding fifth set.

Bulldogs and a The enthusiastic you to do better because victory at Blue Ridge crowd filling the they’re yelling at you on Tuesday. tiny Snowflake gym The Longhorns roared its approval to mess up and you say, close the regular as the momentum ‘oh yeah, watch this.’” season at Holbrook swung from the on Thursday, Oct. Sammi Sokol visiting Longhorns 27.

Payson volleyball player back to the Lobos.

The win pushed It seemed to be Payson from No. 8 slipping away — just before the game to No. 7 in the power like last year when Snowflake won in rankings. The 10-4 Longhorns have five sets in the same gym. likely secured a berth in the singleBut this isn’t last year. elimination state tournament.

These Longhorns rode it out.

While they were No. 1 in the “We were in a huddle before the Republic’s rankings, Snowflake (11-3) fifth set and we always say ‘reset,’” slipped from No. 4 before the game to said senior libero Sammi Sokol. “We No. 5 after in the power rankings. got down on ourselves in the third and Payson won despite missing two fourth sets. But we thought, this was of its four seniors. Abby Hazelo the only set that matters. We need to and McKenna Crank are at a FFA beat this team. We wiped all the other (formerly Future Farmers of America) sets away. convention in Indianapolis this week.

“I think what happened is we “To beat Snowflake both times is thought maybe we already had this huge,” said Payson coach Desirae game in the bag and we stopped Burris. “They are consistently a great hitting as hard as we had in the first team. It shows how much work we

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Savannah White pushes the ball over the net in Payson’s 3-0 win over Holbrook on Oct. 11. The Longhorns beat mighty Snowflake for the second time this season in Snowflake on Tuesday to take control of the 3A East standings and all but wrap up a state tournament berth. have put in this season.”

The Longhorns displayed courage in the face of fans screaming for them to fail.

“Their home crowd was amazing,” Burris said. “It was packed. It’s hard when you can’t even hear yourself think because the gym is so loud. But it’s just another obstacle. Our girls played well under pressure.”

“It was so incredibly loud,” Sokol said. “We would be talking on the

court and we could barely hear each other. It’s a small gym, like a little box, and they have so many people in their student section.

“But it almost motivates you to do better because they’re yelling at you to mess up and you say, ‘oh yeah, watch this.’”

Yeah, now watch these young Longhorns finish this wonderful season with their hands in the air, never touching the bar.

Little Longhorns hit the mat 2016-17 RCMS Wrestling Schedule

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A total of 35 kids in the first-eighth grades turned out for the annual Payson Little Longhorn Wrestling Camp held Sept. 26-30. “We focused on fundamentals and technique,” said new Payson High varsity head coach Bryan Burke.

The Rim Country Middle School wrestling season started this week. A middle school tournament takes place at Wilson Dome on Saturday.

In addition to middle school students, fourth- through sixth-graders in the Payson Unified School District are also eligible to compete with the RCMS team. Parents interested in their child competing in middle school wrestling this season can email Bryan Burke at bryan.burke@pusd10.org.

Oct. 19 at Round Valley 4 p.m.

Oct. 22 *RCMS Tournament Oct. 27 *St. Johns 4 p.m.

Oct. 29 at Show Low JH Open 10 a.m.

Nov. 3 at Snowflake 4 p.m.

Nov. 10 *Blue Ridge 2 p.m.

Beauty & Beast w/volleyball Nov. 17 #Canyon Day 4 p.m.

Nov. 19 at Show Low multi-team Dec. 3 White Mountain League

Tournament at Mogollon *-At Wilson Dome #-At RCMS Gym

Better do your deer hunting homework The rifle deer season has begun with many youth hunts just finishing the weeklong pursuit of any antlered deer.

The general hunts will begin soon and continue throughout the month of November in many units statewide.

Some hunters appear to be luckier than others when it comes to placing outdoors that tag on a set of under the rim antlers just about every season. After five decades in the field hunting deer, I can assure you that planning and preseason scouting greatly increases the odds of at least Dennis Pirch seeing bucks in the field during the season.

The AZGFD lottery system awarded the deer permits by the first of August to a defined number of hunters in each unit of the state.

The first choice in the drawing is always the preferred hunting unit, oftentimes selected by the number of deer or the familiarity of the permit holder with the area.

Many times a hunter will get their second or maybe even their fifth choice, with just the opportunity of being in the field hunting big game. After that

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Payson High School student Brooks Randall displays the trophy deer he harvested.

permit is in hand, the key is to do your homework and spend valuable time in the field getting to know every nook and cranny that might hold a deer during the weeklong season.

Whether it is a new area or one hunted many times during the previous years, it is still important to make that preseason visit during prime time of early morning or late afternoon.

Optics and elevated vantage points are critical to seeing deer movements and these reduced light periods are the most active for deer. Let the binoculars

do your walking as you scan canyons and hillsides for deer movement.

Another critical factor is feed and water sources in the local area. Is the water from previous year’s hunts still there, which obviously encourages deer movement?

Deer are browsers who are attracted to new brush growth and in the Rim Country the acorn crop can be a real magnet during the fall hunts. These factors can change yearly which will determine the deer being in a particular area or the possibility of being in other canyons of a mountain range.

The obvious telltale signs of tracks and fresh droppings are also significant clues before the season that should be noted for further scouting trips into an area. Knowing the land, food sources, water, and bedding areas are all key factors in choosing the location for the opening day deer hunt.

Another important point is human activity, which will cause the deer to move further into the wilderness after the initial opening day pressure. The escape route for a wary buck will often mean a remote canyon or higher into a mountain range. Later in the season, it may be necessary to put more footsteps on the ground to penetrate these more remote areas.

A mature buck seldom is far from cover, especially as hunting pressure increases. It may be necessary to glass

an area repeatedly where foliage may hide much of a deer’s movement. Look small when scanning with optics and expect only to see a patch of a gray body, a leg beneath a brush line, or an antler tine reflecting in the sunlight.

Good luck on your fall big game hunts and enjoy the Arizona wilderness, God’s creation.

Foursome wins with 188 Mike Anderson, Dan Dorough, Bill Mullins and Chip Yeomans combined to shoot 188 and win the Payson Men’s Golf Association Best Three-Out-Of-Four Tournament at Payson Golf Course on Oct. 7.

Tim Hughes, Stan Eggens, Bill Davis, John Rikala and Herb Sherman shot 175 to win the Best Three-Out-Of-Five event.

Yeomans sank the longest putt, finding the cup on the 18th hole from 16 feet, 9 inches.

Closest-to-the-pin winners included: Jessie Smith (No. 2, 5-9), Larry Smith (No. 5, 5-1), Kevin Bailey (No. 8, 18-3), Dan Shephard (No. 14, 7-7) and Terry Lindsey (No. 17, 11-9).

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Great fall color around Creek area Christopher Creek is certainly no exception when it comes to tout their favorite areas to experience fall colors. Their recommendation is always more spectacular than anywhere else.

That leaves (pun intended) us with little option but to mention what there is to see in the Creek. Few other places are going to have the variety trees to collaborate in the colorful panorama. With starring roles, the blood-red maples and yellow walnuts line the ridge, which parallels Columbine Road through the length of the Creek.

But then there are the supporting cast members, which bear mention.

Contributed photo A few ornamental red-leaf oaks, crimson sumacs, some isolated yellow-gold Dave Elston traveled to South aspens, the golden-brown, acorn-laden Carolina to help his son prepare for Gambel oak, the yellow, towering cot- damage from Hurricane Matthew. tonwoods and various fruit trees. Ah, There was the barbecue at Terry and you get the idea.

Cheri Shorts’. The Dodsons’ grandMind you, it is not necessary to daughter, Mariah, was here for the come running up here to see our weekend. Last week, Olive was here to show. We don’t need to brag or show spend four days with her great-grandoff. Creekers are perfectly content to mother, Karen Thornton. G-G enterenjoy the dazzling display without a tained the soon-to-be 4-year-old with bunch of hype or fanfare. visits to story time at the Saturday, Oct. 29 the Payson Public Library and a Halloween festivities begin at another week trip to the fire station. Olive’s 3 p.m. at the fire station with in the creek parents, Laticia and Pedro, the kid’s costume party and were here as well.

Trick or Treat Hay Ride. Dave One of Christopher-Kohl’s Voita and John Marksbury first responders, Dave Elston, are doing a total reconstrucrecently answered the “Call tion to that age-old trailer and of Duty” on the other side will be ready in time for the of the country. Seems that ride.

Dave and Rosemary’s daughLater that evening down at ter, Rachael, along with her the Landmark, the adults will Rod Britain husband and their two young relive their childhood, dressboys, were predicted to face ing in wild and totally ridiculous cos- a direct hit by Hurricane Matthew, tumes. Join in or just hang out around a Category 5 storm taking aim at the campfires on the patio and watch Charleston, S.C. the show.

With a 12-hour notice, Dave booked It seems every time we take some a nearly empty flight and arrived in time a few days for a visit to the time to help board up the new home Valley, we miss all the good stuff. and evacuate inland and away from

Fall colors are lighting up the forest and residential areas in the Christopher Creek. the direct impact. Returning a few days later in the dark of night to no electricity, they were relieved to find that the neighborhood sustained minimal damage.

Despite the hurricane coming ashore as a Category 2 and dumping 14 inches of rain, no serious damage or flooding occurred in the neighborhood. The buzz of chain saws filled the air for a couple of days, and stores, restaurants and gas stations slowly began to re-open as electricity came back on.

Folks who read this column never cease to amaze me. Many check in

weekly to payson.com to read about our little hamlet. Some are friends or former Creek residents and classmates from Iowa, Arizona, Wisconsin, Arkansas, California, Montana, Texas, Colorado, Washington and Mexico.

But it is really cool when a stranger walks up and announces that they read our stories about the Creek. It happens at the grocery, at Taste of Rim, at Friday wine tastings, or at the fire pit on the Landmark patio.

During my visit to the Valley for family October birthdays, last Sunday we took Mother to church at Palo Verde in northwest Glendale. Following the

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services, a gal greeted me and said they get the Roundup when they visit the Payson area and enjoy reading about the Creek. So, this is a shoutout to Vivian Bode and husband Doug and to all the others for their kind words and encouragement!

You know it’s an election year when you see three pieces of Gila County road equipment in the Creek at the same time. And speaking of that, don’t you think it is time to restrict politicians to two terms ... first term in office and the second term in prison. This seems to be working well in Illinois ... and that’s another week in the Creek.

The quiet of fall slips back into the frantic – temporarily This past week has been a whirlwind of activity for the Snyder household.

The cabinet people started the install on our kitchen cabinets; making my kitchen, at this point, unworkable since the refrigerator and the range had to be moved out.

We had decided to go to a restaurant anyway since the 12th was our anniversary.

The cabinets were not completely done and two of the cabinets were the wrong size.

That same day being Wednesday was Domino Day, I needed to bring something so I racked my brain as to what to bring, but my friend told me not to bring anything this time, since it was our anniversary.

Wow! The counter was loaded with all kinds of food, and there were 16 ladies to play that day. We had two tables

going with two different games.

My good friend Dara brought me a vase full of roses and the ladies all signed a card and they sang happy anniversary. I was overwhelmed with emotion by their caring and generosity.

Previously, I had asked for donations of goodies for the Dupke memorial on Friday morning and the Hellsgate Street Fair the next day. They outdid themselves! I am so blessed to have such caring ladies in my life. Thank you to each and every one of you.

The memorial service on Friday for Hellsgate firefighter Bill Dupke was at the Nazarene Church on Tyler Parkway after the fire trucks wound their way through town. What an impressive ceremony. The service was held at the outdoor chapel, which was so appropriate for Bill. He was a great outdoors-

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Thanks to the Domino Divas and the Hellsgate Fireflies, the reception after the ceremony was a success, the ladies from the church helped to turn out a long table full of goodies for all the the firefighters, com- village ing from all over the state, their wives, friends and fellow Hellsgate firefighters all dressed in their finest uniforms.

Again, my friend Dara volunteered to help to get the goodies Janet from my car and we Snyder both helped the ladies of the Nazarene church set up the long table. The Fireflies President Karen suggested that if there was any goodies leftover, one of the firefighters were to bring the rest to widow Rhonda’s home since many of the family members were at her home. All in all the whole day was an emotional roller coaster ride.

On the home front, the kitchen cabinets were still being installed, including the heavy porcelain sink I wanted for the kitchen — it weighed a ton!

I left, since I wanted to bring the rest of the donated goodies to the Hellsgate Street Fair on Saturday. There was not much

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left except a spice cake and a few dozen cookies. This time, my daughter Eileen agreed to help me set up at the fire station. Since there wasn’t a great deal to sell, we broke down the table a bit after 5 p.m. I have not found out how much money was raised for the Dupke family yet, but I would guess quite a bit judging from the many people who showed up and participated in the raffle items and the Moose Lodge having a barbecue pork dinner and a beer garden.

The activities did not stop there — on Sunday afternoon, I went to the latest in the series of special entertainment performances arranged by the Tonto Community Concert Association. The TCCA presented George Bugatti and his “Portraits of America” concert.

What a wonderful afternoon.

Bugatti has a program that features pop standards from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s about cities all across America. My feet never stopped moving through the whole performance.

Later on Sunday I rested — for a little while. The next undertaking was to start filling up the kitchen cabinets. I also

have a chore ahead of me to decide where I to put my dishes, cookware, etc. I am sure that this project will be ongoing as I arrange and rearrange the cabinet contents.

Tonto Village happenings The biggest news comes from the Double D Bar and Restaurant. Danny and Ethel Cain will be hosting an adult Halloween party from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29.

It’s more fun to come in costume, to guess who is who, but costumes are not required.

The live music for the event will be by Carl Anthony. So mark your calendar and think up a bizarre costume to wow your neighbors.

Celebrations Bobbette Davis of Tonto Village I celebrated her big day on Tuesday, Oct. 18. On Oct. 22, Hellsgate captain Bobbie Doss has her birthday. On Oct. 23, Hellsgate Fire Chief Dave Bathke and Darlane Leonard of Tonto Village III will all share their big day. Also on that day, Bill and Karen Fausz formerly of Thompson Draw will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary.

Kathy Arrants of Tonto Village I finishes up the birth-

days in October. Kathy has her big day on Oct. 24.

On a personal note our granddaughter Bethany McGrew of Yuma, will also celebrate her birthday on Oct. 23.

Happy birthday, granddaughter, love you lots.

Oct. 23 was a really busy day and here’s hoping your day is a keepsake to hold in your heart.

Recipe of the week Since, Bobette Davis celebrates her birthday this week, I will include one of the recipes she submitted for the Hellsgate Fireflies cookbook, “Fireflies Can Cook.”

Grandma’s Indian Pudding 4 cups milk 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup corn meal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon butter Scald 3 cups milk in double boiler. Combine corn meal, molasses, salt, allspice, nutmeg with one (1) cup milk then add rest of milk. Cook until thick, about 15 minutes.

Pour into greased baking dish, drop butter on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Serve with ice cream, applesauce or Cool Whip.

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aroundthe rim P-S Fire District needs budget override to maintain services Pine-Strawberry voters have tions, Helen Palmer, Jessica by now received in the mail Barnett and Margaret Parker, their early voting ballots for the are running unopposed for fourNov. 8 election. year terms.

The vote-by-mail ballots While the Pine Strawberry were sent out Oct. 12.

Water Improvement District Those who do not participate needs to replace four memin voting by mail can cast their bers — Trent McNeeley, Larry ballot in person at the First Bagshaw, Paul Randall and Baptist Church in Pine.

Richard James — whose terms Probably the most crucial expire at the end of the year, no issue on the ballot for those election will be held. who live in the high country is Instead the board decided an override motion to increase during a Sept. 15 meeting to the local fire district’s levy limit ask the Gila County Board of to $3.50 per $100 assessed value Supervisors to appoint to the of property. board the three persons who The local fire department is applied to run and seek an struggling under budget con- applicant for the fourth vacanstraints that limit its manpow- cy. er and firefighting capabilities.

It was ruled at a past meetFire chiefs around the state, ing that the current board could including Gary Morris, have talk to candidates prior to their spent the last couple of years being seated in January and lobbying legislators to change it will be the January board the levy limits imposed on fire with the new members that will districts. select the candidate to fill the A 25 cents per $100 was open board seat. approved but only if voters OK’d The decision to involve the the increase, which is the rea- BOS will save the district money son for the override. because it will not have During the Great rattlin’ to pay the county for Recession, which the rim an election. started in 2009, propThere are also two erty values crumbled other important issues which resulted in fire to be decided during district funding shortthis election — the ages and layoffs of legalization of marifirefighter paramedics juana and raising the and, in some cases, minimum wage. See the closing of fire stathe Oct. 14 and 18 editions. tions of the Payson Max Foster Those setbacks Roundup for more created a public safety election information, nightmare. including candidate interviews.

Chief Morris says the Pine Learn about your library Strawberry Fire District lost 30 Isabelle Hunt Memorial percent of its funding, about $1 million. The district also lost Library Director Becky Waer firefighter paramedic positions. and assistant Ann Pendleton The chief also contends if will be guest presenters at the the ballot is approved most fire Pine Library Friends meeting district property owners would at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24 in the pay only about 7 cents per day, library activity room.

“You won’t want to miss this or $24 per year, to help restore fire district emergency services. one ... they will be instructing If the measure is not us on how to use some of the approved, further cuts would library services,” says Friends be needed, possibly including member Helen Palmer. “This closing the Strawberry fire sta- will include what computer protion, which would save enough grams they have including the money in utilities and mainte- OverDrive Program.”

By using OverDrive on an nance to cover Pine operation Android device, patrons can costs for a year.

Morris says that closing borrow eBooks, audio books the station, however, would and stream video from the result in dire consequences in library.

OverDrive is one of the hotwhich the Pine station would be forced to respond to emergen- test offerings among the 30,000 cies in Strawberry resulting in libraries worldwide that offer the service. increased response time.

“Our library is a whole lot Cardiac arrest patients in Strawberry would receive emer- more than just books to check gency help about eight minutes out, come, see and learn,” later than they now do, which invites Palmer.

Refreshments will be served could mean a reduced survival and the public is invited. rate.

Also, an eight-minute delay in Great fishing fire crews getting to Strawberry would mean structural fires Northern Gila County fishing would have the time to expand guru Jim Goughnour is spewand destroy more and trapped ing superlatives over much victims could be lost. improved angling conditions, An informal meeting on the “Great fishing everywhere in override will be held 6 p.m., the Rim Country.”

Tuesday, Oct. 26 in the cultural For proof, he talked to Curt hall.

Rambo who is probably the finAlso on the local election est crappie fisherman in the scene, two seats on the Pine state.

Strawberry Elementary School “(Rambo) told me he is board are up for grabs. The catching a limit of crappie every seats were vacated last spring time he goes out.” by the resignations of former Experienced anglers considmembers Dave Prechtel and er crappie a prize because they Bob Horne. are arguably the best tasting The vacated seats have fish available in local lakes and drawn three candidates — are fun to catch.

Larry Hartman, Rosina French Bass fishing at Roosevelt is and Michael Ward. also the best it has been all The three incumbents that year, Goughnour reports. remained after the resignaOn Rim lakes, fishing is

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The Pine Strawberry Fire District needs its voters to approve a budget override measure on the Nov. 8 general election ballot to maintain its level of services to all area residents. Without the override, it may be necessary to close the Strawberry station, reducing response times to emergencies in that area.

Pine Strawberry local elections Budget override to help Pine Strawberry Fire District maintain services to residents.

School board Incumbents Jessica Barnett, Helen Palmer and Margaret Parker seeking re-election to three, four-year terms.

Two, two-year terms, vacated by resignation, sought by Rosina French, Larry Hartman and Michael Ward.

Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District No election; Gila County Board of Supervisors will seat three applicants for four positions currently held by Larry Bagshaw, Richard James, Trent McNeeley and Paul Randall and the PSWID board, when installed in January, will seek applicants for the fourth seat and make an appointment to fill.

their health and prescription insurance including changes in cost, coverage and benefits.

They are: Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26. Also Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday Dec. 10.

The boutique will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all four days.

“As always we will have many handcrafted items made by our talented members,” said Hurla. “We have handwoven baskets, unique jewelry, leather crafts, knitted and crocheted items, handmade aprons, clothing, pet attire and many seasonal crafts.”

The boutique in located directly behind the Pine thrift shop at the senior center.

Hunt seasons begin Because elk and deer thrive in Hunt Unit 6A, slightly north of Pine and Strawberry, hunters prize drawing tags in the unit.

It’s a great hunting spot because animals like to be in places where they are not disturbed.

Firearm deer season began this month and will continue through December. Elk firearms season began in 6A in September and will continue through November.

Hunters lucky enough to draw a 6A tag for either animal should carefully check Game and Fish regulations before heading into the field because there are several places vehicles are not allowed for any reason including recovering game.

Which means, all harvested game must be packed out.

Also there are three wilderness areas in the unit where wheeled travel in prohibited — West Clear Creek, Fossil Springs and Wet Beaver Creek.

For the most part, hunters are law-abiding citizens and will abide by the restrictions but there are a handful of outlaws who, if seen, should be reported for breaking any rules including the illegal taking of animals.

Reporting can be done by calling 1-800-352-0700.

Madness at the library reported good to excellent and will continue to improve as temperatures drop.

Just this week, the first rainbow trout stocking of the season took place at Green Valley Park Lake in Payson. The stocking schedule for GVP can be found on the Arizona Game and Fish Department website.

Trunk or Treat help needed The Pine-Strawberry Fire Department is in need of donations and “trunks” for its Third Annual Open House and Trunk or Treat to be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31 at the Pine fire station.

Decorations will begin at 4 p.m. and the trunks will start setting up at 5 p.m.

Volunteers, trunks decorated to hand out goodies, candy, decorations, money, food and baked goods are needed.

Organizers say there will be music and “a little bit of learning” presumably fire safety.

Call Stacy at 928-476-4272 or 928-978-3964 for more information.

Root for the home teams Make it a priority to visit Pine-Strawberry School tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 22, to cheer on local student-athletes as they battle for honors in a Verde Valley Volleyball League tournament and a National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) shoot.

Competition is expected to begin about 8 a.m. and continue most of the day.

The archery tournament, which is a northeastern Arizona state qualifier, will include both 3-D and 10-15 meter range competitions.

Boutique’s holiday schedule Pine-Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild member Catherine Hurla announced last week the dates the guild’s Christmas Boutique will be open.

Movie Madness at the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library continues at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9 with the showing of “Nine Lives” a movie rated PG and 87 minutes in length.

Children should bring a pillow so as to be comfortable on the floor and refreshments will be served.

Medicare help Keeping up with the changes in Medicare prescription plans can be a daunting task for seniors.

Thankfully there is help on the way for those concerned about the changes that will take place Jan. 1, 2017.

The assistance arrives in the form of a Pinal-Gila County Council for Senior Citizenshosted seminar 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 at Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine.

During it, PGCCSC representatives will help seniors review

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25 Eye part 26 Energy-filled 27 Provide (with) 28 Hiatus 29 Gut-punch response 32 Mello ___ (drink brand) 34 Like someone doing an oil change under a car?

38 Plane part 40 Gaelic language 42 Columnist Barrett 43 Took charge 44 Sale on items having a quintet of hanging decorative threads?

51 Suds-filled 52 Bible bk. before Job 53 Siesta, e.g.

57 Greatest importance 59 One-sixth of a foot?

64 Circumspect 67 Hula ___ 69 Open, as a bolted door

70 19th Greek letter 71 Palette part 72 Hold PC fixers dear?

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101 “I see now!”

104 “It’s ___ of words” 105 They counter nays 106 Ill-fated whaler 107 What it used to take to get word in prehistoric times?

111 8-pointer in Scrabble 115 They cross rds.

116 Fiery fits 117 Steer snarer 119 Nautilus VIP 121 Hot-rod rod 122 Lament from somebody who wants one of their sons to be named after director De Palma?

129 Mad, with “off” 130 Indian oven

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63 Hosp. areas 64 As long as 65 Ear-relevant 66 Stationery store units 68 Marital beginning?

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85 Blast cause 86 Craft 87 San Luis ___ 90 Speaks volumes 92 Spa sighs 93 ___ all possible 94 Yanks’ foes 96 Klutzy ones 97 A pair

98 Honey holder 99 Vase type 100 Indian noble 101 Make fizzy 102 Humbugged 103 Used a hook and line 108 Sordid 109 Rub away 110 Tippling types 112 Film festival flick, often 113 Sprang 114 Dying fire bit 118 Trainee 120 Airport near Paris 122 Manhattan chaser?

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SALOME’S STARS ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Mars, your ruling planet, begins a journey that will open up a growing number of possibilities. Put that surging Arian energy to good use and explore it to your heart’s content.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is the time to prepare for a career move coming up next month. Update your resume. Get those proposals in shape. And don’t forget to buff up that Bovine self-confidence.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini instincts will guide you to the right people who might be able to help you get over that career impasse that has been holding you back. Expect to make changes.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re getting closer, but you still have a ways to go before reaching your goals. Continue to stay focused, no matter how difficult it can be for the easily distracted Moon Child.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride might be keeping you from getting to the source of a disturbing situation. Don’t be shy about asking questions. Remember: Information is power.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to shake up your tidy little world by doing something spontaneous, like taking an unplanned trip or going on a mad shopping spree.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good week to get advice on your plans. But don’t act on them until you feel sure that you’ve been told everything you need to know to support your move.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful. You might be probing just a little too deeply into a situation that you find singularly suspicious. The facts you seek will begin to emerge at a later time.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to make new friends and to look for new career challenges. But first, get all those unfinished tasks wrapped up and out of the way.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Relationships need a fresh infusion of tender, loving care. Avoid potential problems down the line. Stay close to loved ones as the month draws to a close.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Aspects favor relationships, whether platonic, professional or personal. On another note: Be a mite more thrifty. You might need some extra money very soon.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This is the absolute right time to let those often-hidden talents shine their brightest. You’ll impress some very important people with what you can do.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are impelled by a need to find truth, no matter how elusive. You would make a wonderful research scientist or an intrepid detective.

I have always been someone who pect there may have been. takes life calmly, accepting the things The “fire” was a tiny electrical fire, we can’t change, but focusing strongly which slightly damaged the screen. on the ones we can. The result is that It was panic that killed or injured I may possibly be the biggest “Think people that night, not fire.

Ahead!” nut on the planet.

That’s typical of me. I don’t waste If you’d like to know what I mean by time reacting, but I don’t panic. taking life calmly, but always thinking Why? ahead; here’s an example: My beloved Well, as a teenager I was once wife Loretta is British, born on her in the woods and taking my favorite grandfather’s tea and coffee planta- shortcut across a narrow canyon that tion in India. We met and married butted up against a high stone cliff. in Karachi. One day Lolly and I took The “shortcut” was two ledges, one a her Aunt Mary to Karachi’s foot wide and one six inches Imperial Theatre to see the wide; you could hold onto the your turn original King Kong. We sat in narrow ledge, which was just the balcony with many others. above eye level, and move Down below were perhaps sideways on the wider ledge.

1,100 more people, mostly At that point the canyon was men. The film had run for 40 or 50 feet deep and about about 30 minutes when the 25 feet wide. After the first lights suddenly came on, the 15 feet or so you were no lonmen downstairs screamed an ger over the drop; you were Urdu word I didn’t know, and Tom Garrett over a sharply sloping grassy the entire audience, including shoulder just feet below you. those up in the balcony, leapt So there I was, tootling up and began running, screaming to across the canyon one bright sunny high heaven. morning when a large snake, which Fortunately, I was sitting at the had apparently been sunning itself end of the aisle, so when Lolly and her on the upper ledge stuck its nose in aunt stood up I did too, but I stayed my face. Well, I was calm about most put and asked them what was wrong. things even back then, but I don’t “They’re yelling fire,” Lolly told me. think I’d have been human if I didn’t I looked around and saw nothing, jerk back in a rush — which I did. took a deep breath of the air and Consequently, I found myself fallsmelled nothing, saw that the people ing. I hadn’t a clue how far across I downstairs were already almost all was, so I should have been thinking gone out the eight wide doors in the about the hard rocks down below, side walls, remembered that there but I swear that the only thought in were two sets of stairs just feet away my mind was to be sure to check that from us which spiraled down there, upper ledge before I started out next pictured people in the balcony running time.

It’s a lesson I never forgot. down the hard, sharp edged, dangerously curving marble steps running As it happens I was over the slantdown to the lobby, and said ... ing grassy shoulder when I let go, and “Sit down!” although it sloped steeply I managed Five minutes later, we calmly to scramble up to the top — still thinkwalked out of the theater down those ing about what to do next time! hard marble steps past several injured Anyway, as dumb as it may be, and groaning people — three of them that’s me. I am calm about things I lying motionless. Whether anyone can’t change, but the other side of was killed I do not know because the that coin is that I may just possibly be report in the local paper the next day the worst “Think Ahead!” nut on the was strangely incomplete, but think- planet. ing back to those people lying so still Think I’m kidding? Hah! Tell you on those deadly marble steps, I sus- about it next week, Johnny.

Rim holidays – Halloween Because Rim Country settlers for much mischief, but the families were masters of the practical joke, enjoyed raising pumpkins and comHalloween proved to be a favorite peting in the carving of jack-o-lanholiday in Payson. For many years terns.

Almost every year there was a teacher Julia Randall held a small carnival at school for the children to masquerade ball at the dance hall. cut pumpkins and display them. As for One time, during the mid-1930s, Rowe the youth, the big event was to tip over Gibson and Kermit Owens won first outhouses and some years they moved prize for best costume. They were an outhouse to someone’s roof, or the too young to receive the first prize, roof of the dance hall. a gallon of bootleg wine, although One memorable episode of this type with the help of friends it is said they had to do with the annual later managed to secure their tipping of the outhouse at back when prize anyway. the Woman’s Club. Anna Mae The origins of Halloween Deming reported it was a are traced to the ancient “three-holer,” with papa-size, Druids. It was both their ma-ma size and baby sizes.

New Year’s Eve and a harAs one of the club’s primary vest celebration. These Celtic leaders it fell to Anna Mae to priests lighted bon fires on recruit husbands to replace the hills to honor the sun the tipped convenience onto a god, and fires on the hearths proper foundation. She knew Stan Brown of homes were relighted from the sacred bonfires. Trick or who the culprits were, includtreat began when the priests ing her brother, and one year Anna Mae decided to make them right begged wood for the bonfires and the wrong. She marched down to the would burn down the houses of those high school and asked the principal who refused. to call a meeting of the student body.

When the Romans conquered With stern voice she announced, “This Britain they abolished the human sacafternoon at 4 o’clock we will have a rifices that accompanied the Druids’ raising of the Woman’s Club outhouse. celebration and included one of their own in the Oct. 31 festival. It was a You know who you are. Be there!”

And they were, everyone who had celebration of those who had died. It was believed they came back at this participated in the prank.

One year this tipping of outhous- time of year to torment the living. es was carried to an extreme. Cece People would put on masks and cosGibson was determined to head off the tumes trying to not be recognized by culprits, and she stood inside the little the returning dead. A meal was placed shack yelling, “Boys, don’t tip it. I’m outside for the spirits to eat, then it in here!” However they did it anyway, was checked later to see if it had lost trapping her inside. Then, “gentle- its taste, which meant the spirits had men” that they were, they up-righted been there. the little building and released their The advent of Christianity promptprisoner. ed a desire to make pagan holidays It was about 1959 when someone acceptable. They obviously were not stole the school bell off its yoke and going to be eliminated, so they were put it on the roof of the principal’s transformed. In A.D. 835 Pope Gregory house. He called Pat Cline, whose III established All Hallows Day on Nov. husband, Raymond, had a rack on his 1 to celebrate the lives of the saints, Jeep, to come get the bell and keep it! and the next day was All Souls’ Day The school had installed electric bells to remember loved ones who had died. and no longer used the old school bell The old pagan celebration was carried anyway. Sometime later they gave it over on All Hallows Eve (Halloween), to the Northern Gila County Historical a time when the ghosts would still Society Museum where it can still be return to trouble the living. seen.

The modern commercialization of Most of the Halloween celebration Halloween is a time to laugh at death was more benign as children in town as we still carve pumpkins to scare the made the rounds for treats. They spooks away, we still trick or treat, could count on a popcorn ball at the and we still dress in costume. After all, Demings, and an apple from Grandpa what else is there since there are no Pyle. Meanwhile, out on the ranch- more outhouses to tip over? es the distances were too far flung Next: Veteran’s Day

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Payson Roundup CLASSIFIEDS Friday, October 21, 2016 Order: 10084146 Cust: -Four Seasons Motor Sports DESK SUPERVISOR Keywords:FRONT Ad attached art#: 20138157 FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPERS Class: Mechanical FULL-TIME FRONT DESK AGENT/NIGHT AUDIT Size: 2.00 X 2.00

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Order: 10084003 Cust: -Hospice Compassus Keywords: p/u existing ad and rerun art#: 20137965 Class: Healthcare Size: 2.00 X 3.00 North Country HealthCare is currently hiring for the following position:

Certified Medical Assistant - Payson, AZ Office Duties: Assists health care workers in providing direct patient care. Gathers necessary vital signs from patients. Collects, prepares, and sends laboratory specimens for routine tests and record results. Administers selected medication and treatments to patients as ordered. Gives injections and immunizations and instructs patients on proper follow-up procedures.

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

To apply, visit our website at www.northcountryhealthcare.org Order: 10079403 NCHC offers competitive compensation and benefits.

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Yamaha Eletone Organ: 3 keyboards, w/Leslie Main Ensemble Echo and Leslie Chorale Tremolo + Bench. $550. In Good Condition. 928-474-0864 Schwinn 18 speed Shimano Gears and Brakes. New comfort seat, Hi-Security lock, Rack and water bottle.

Great for the hills around Payson. $100. 928-978-8917 am/pm

FIREWOOD FIREWOOD: Oak, Discount for Seniors.

928-476-3819 or 480-266-4471

FURNITURE

GATELEG TABLE and 4 CHAIRS: Like New. When side leaves are up the table is 54 round. When leaves are down table is 54 x 23 . Great for small space. ($1300.New) Selling @ $450.OBO 928-474-3922

GAMES/TOYS POOL TABLE: 4ftx7ft, Balls + Rack, 11 Pool Sticks, Billard s Light 17 x34 , Wall Rack for Sticks, Balls and Brush, $450, 928-474-0864

LOST AND FOUND LOST: WEDDING RINGS, Fastened together, looks like one ring. Engraved inside of band. Possibly lost in or outside of McDonalds in Payson! REWARD for return of rings! Call 480-838-0267

Order: 10084095 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: BOOKKEEPER / same as previous ad art#: 20138091 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Join our Friendly Team

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALE Fri-Sun Oct. 21, 22 & 2w3 8am-2pm 214 E. Chateau Cir. Antique: frames, lights, sofa table, library table, candle/plant stands, busts, side tables w/hairy paws, music cab; Vintage: Squash Blossom, Zuni bracelet, small tables, lamps, couch, chairs, oil paintings, needle work pictures; Fridge; W/D; queen bed; night stands; jewelry cab; leather recliner; dressers; china cab; Denmark draw table w/4 chairs; 2 rd oak tables w/chairs; cast iron cookware; glassware; dishes; sm. appliances; china cabinet; bottles; pottery; hand tools; heater; rusty ol tools; Lots of jewelry; hand painted china+many supplies=brusses, paints, blanks, greenware, kiln, molds etc.

Great Prices J&D

GARAGE SALES Saturday Only from 8am to 1pm: 1105 E. Cedar Lane, Furniture, Tools, Medical and Exerciswe Equipment, and Misc.

MOVING SALES Downsizing/Moving Sale: Power Tools, Garden Tools, Misc. Electrical, Misc. Household Items, Jackets, Blazers & Sweaters: 5008 Bear Trail (Strawberry) from 8am to 2pm; Fri. & Sat. Oct. 21 & 22 Moving Out of State Sale!, 602 N. Spruce Circle, Sat. 8am from 1pm Oct. 22nd Dining Room Furniture, Armoire (Unique), Kitchen Rack (Unique), Art & Navajo Rugs (old), Payson Art, Book Shelves, Sofa Tables (custom made)!

Order: 10084201 HSCAZ is currently Cust: -Kohls Ranch for a FULL-TIME Keywords: Front looking Desk, Housekeeping & Night Agent ANIMAL CAREGIVER art#: 20138223 Requirements: Experience working with animals; the ability to lift Class: General and carry 50 pounds; bend and reach; control large dogs on a leash; Size: 2.00 X cats 2.00 safely handle and work with a variety of cleaning agents.

Applicants must be 18+, hardworking and have a flexible schedule.

Please submit applications and/or resumes to 605 W. Wilson Court just off South McLane between Main Street and Aero Drive.

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

The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full-Time employment with wages starting at $8.50 per hour. Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits.

McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

Now offering a 30 Day Retention Bonus!

PAYSON

Please pick up an application and learn of the opportunities available at your McDonald’s today. To apply online, visit: www.mcarizona.com

Order: 10079582 Cust: -McDonalds Keywords: Help Wanted Join our art#: 20115075 friendly Team Class: General Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Order: 10084276 Cust: -Humane Society of Central Ariz Keywords: FT Animal Care Giver is looking for HVAC/R Technicians art#: 20138315 Stable year-round positions available now!

Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00REQUIRED: Accredited education in HVAC/R or minimum 3 years field experience. Professional appearance/attitude, and clean drivers license.

NORTH MECHANICAL

Call 928-468-9400 to apply.

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Order: 10084224 Cust: -North Mechanical SEASONS MOTORSPORTS Keywords:FOUR Revised ad sent to Jay art#: 20138248 SERVICE DEPARTMENT SET-UP TECHNICIAN Four Seasons Motorsports is looking for a motivated individual, with light Class: General mechanical knowledge. Training is available for the following areas: Size: 2.00 X 2.00 1. Assembly and set up relating to sport and utility vehicles

Part-Time Position

Bookkeeping experience required, Drug testing, background and credit check will be completed prior to employment.

Starting $9.00hr. hr.

Starting pay $8.25 Apply in person with General Manager at McDonalds Order: 10083796

Cust: -McDonalds art#: 20137704 Join our friendly Team Class: Mechanical Size: 2.00 X 4.00

Send resume to: fourseasonsmotorsports@yahoo.com

Order: 10084014 Payson’s Original Hospice Cust: -IMS Cardiology With The Only Inpatient Unit Keywords: ad attached. Serving Rim Country art#: 20137977 for 22 years!

Class: Healthcare remember why you do what you do, when you Size:You’ll 2.00 X 3.00 join the fabulous care team at Hospice Compassus!

Hiring in the Payson, AZ office: Are you passionate about care & enjoy working with a great team? We may be the perfect opportunity for you!

PRN RN SOCIAL WORKER RN CASE MGR RN ADMISSIONS PRN / CNA

Full-Time Position Maintenance experience required, Drug testing and background check will be completed prior to employment.

Starting pay $9.50 hr.

Apply in person with General Manager at Payson McDonald’s.

YARD SALES 213 N. Mountain View (Diamond Point) Fri. Oct. 21 from 8am to 3pm: Moving Sale; 24 years of Furniture, Tools, Clothes and Much Misc.!

306 S. Bassett Lane, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 21 & 22 from 8am to 2pm: Variety of Items! Tables, w/4 Chairs and Pad for top of table and Much More!

SUVS 2015 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4 x4 with second bucket seats DVD player CD player MP3 , navigation. Backup camera gray exterior with black leather interior. Heated and cold seats. New oversized tires. 35000 miles excellent condition. $50,500 OBO. 602-909-5552 Lstaples44@gmail.com.

TRAILERS

602 E. Continental Dr., Fri. & Sat. Oct. 21 & 22 from 8am to 1pm; Vac, Floor Steamer, Lg Laminate Desk, File Cabinets, Misc. Furniture, Bikes, Bed Skirts, Comforters, Book Cases, Lamps.

FLEA MARKET 301 S Mclane Deer Creek

Sat, Oct 22. 8am-2pm Join us at the front parking lot of Payson High School for 30+ different sellers. Items range from crafts, jewelry, antiques, household, etc. There is something for everyone! Last one of 2016.

Friday and Saturday, 303 W. Cody Circle, 7am-3pm. Appliances, Fiesta Ware (original) large crock pot, Colorful Enamel 26 inch Bicycle, misc. kitchen items, misc. decor GARAGE SALE: 1001 S. Butte Crest Circle (Payson), Sat. and Sun. Oct. 22 & 23: Furniture, Clothes, Colectibles and Much More!

GARAGE SALE: Tools, Tools & More Tools!, Metal Tool Box, Router Table, Fishing Rods, Folding Camp Table, Electric Weed Trimmer, Set of Dishes & Many Household Items. 305 W. Cody Circle in Payson Pines; Saturday, Oct. 22 starting at 7am.

Huge Sale 205 N. Fawn Payson

Fri, Oct 21 and Sat, Oct 22. 8:00-Noon Appliances, computer & audio, collectibles, jewelry, china, crystal, misc RV, household & yard items.

Miscellanious Items for Sale 1101 N. Rhone Circle Payson

Fri, Oct 21 and Sat, Oct 22. 7am - Noon Dryer, cabinets, headboard, wooden dartboard, and much more!

AUTOS/VEHICLES

2006 Kearney Car Trailer Steel Bed 18 Steel Bed car trailer, 7,000 GVW, dual axle, Pro Tech tool box, electric tongue jack, battery, battery box, new winch, tires, spare tire cover. Conduit under trailer for wiring, new tool box struts.. $3,500. 928-978-0277

EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNTING Staff Accountant FT Casa Grande. General accounting operations for non-profit Area Agency.

Knowledge of GAAP, prep financial statements, P/R tax, Financial spreadsheets, word processing/CYMA software $40K-$50K DOE, Open until filled. Resume to Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens, 8969 McCartney Rd. Casa Grande, AZ 85194. Resumes to terryp@pgcsc.org

DRIVERS Looking for Full Time and Part Time CDL DRIVERS with Clean Driving Record.

Please apply in person at 201 W Phoenix St. Payson AZ 85541.

pickup ad from 1-26-16 as is

CARS Mobile RV & Trailer Repair!

Call Carl 928-951-3500

Serving Payson over 7 years Ray s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main,Payson 928-978-8375 2013 Kia Soul, Very Low Miles 30K, w/70K Miles Factory Warranty, Very Nice, Nicely Equipped $11,995.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Wagon, Low Miles, 40K, Warranty till 2022, Heated Seats and Much More, $10,800.

ROUTE DRIVER Full-Time Position Available For Payson Area

Applicant must have Arizona Class B CDL with TankerAirbrakes-HAZMAT endorsement, and must be organized with good customer service skills, job includes local route deliveries and minimal service work.

Company benefits include: Medical, 401K plan, paid holidays and vacations. Salary based on experience.

2007 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab, 2wd 5sp, 3.7 liter 6 cyl. Nice Clean Truck, Retails at $9,085. On Sale for $7,995.

Send resume to: Griffin’s Propane P.O. Box 1790, Payson, AZ 85547

2009 Pontiac G5 Coupe, 5sp Manual Transmission, Runs Great, Cold AC, On Sale for $4,995.

Griffin’s is an equal opportunity employer

2007 Kia Sportage SUV 4x4, Nice Family Car, Sale Price $5,995.

2003 Jaguar, Super Clean, Low Miles, Luxury at an Affordable Price, $4,895.

We Buy Cars

JET SKIS

928-478-6972

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

SUBWAY: Apply within, Bashas

Shopping Center, 128 E. Hwy. 260. Energetic People. Come Join Our Crew!

PT/FT, Monthly Bonuses. $50. Sign-up Bonus, Vacation Pay.

JET SKIIS & TRAILER: Run great!

Yamaha 2001/GP1200R Roadrunner and Yamaha 2005/GP800 Roadrunner.

TRAILER: 2003 Zieman tandem, double axle, great tires, with tool box and NEW spare tire. Selling @ $6200.00 OBO 928-474-3922

MOTORCYCLES 2003 Harley Davidson, Wide Glide, 100 year Anniversary Model, 12,435 miles.

New tires, (F&R) HD, new brakes and front cable assembly, new handlebar and mirrors, new digital tach and oil pressure gauge, new battery, new crash bars and footpegs, custom HD luggage, black and silver, showroom condition, much more, manual/records available, $6500 602-525-5517, keepon82@gmail.com

HEALTH CARE NEEDED NOW!!!

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

Internal Med Clinic, PO Box 2581,Payson,85547

We have great benefits and competitive pay.

Please visit our website at www.Compassus.com Contact Mary Jane Rogers at 928.472.6340

Email to mary.rogers@compassus.com

Order: 10084285 Integrated Medical Services Cust: -North Country Healthcare Keywords: Certified Assistant IMS is currently seekingMedical a Physician Assistant/ to join our team Payson!

This is a great opportunity for those who same adinas before are looking for long-term growth. Qualified candidates will have at art#: 20137566 least 1 year experience in family medicine and/or internal medicine.

Class: Healthcare Essential Functions: Provide patient services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. This position Size: 2.00 X 3.00

IMS

MAINTENANCE WORKER

MOVING SALES MOVING YARD SALE: 2 Families - Furniture, tools, appliances, camping gear, organ, pool table, scratch art, etc. 8am to 4pm Fri. & Sat. Oct. 21 & 22 at 36 South Lanners Lane, Star Valley!

2. Pre delivery inspection

Computer skill is recommended. Must have valid drivers license, be able to pass a background check and drug test. Must have own tools and reliable vehicle.

This is a full/part-time position, must be flexible. Pay dependent on experience.

BOOKKEEPER POSITION

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ALUMINUM RAMPS: Like New! 3 pie3ce folding ramp for motorcycles or whatever?

(Length10 /Folded length 61 ) MAXIMUM WGT 1500# Selling @ $510.00 OBO 928-474-3922

RVS 1986 Executive RV, 33ft, 24K Miles Gas, Good Condition, Call for Details, like oak Cabinets, $15,000. 928-978-3597

will perform patient assessments, diagnosis & treatment plans, perform physical examinations, consultations, patient counseling/education, family planning, and well women exams. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and provide the highest extent of customer service and patient care.

Certified Home Child Care Provider

• Graduation from an accredited PA educational program and passage of board-approved certifying exam • IMS is a tobacco free workplace

Email resumes to: beata.sauckova@imsaz.com or fax resume to: 623-433-0109

Cook with love for our Homebound and Seniors.

Must have a Food Handlers Card Mon-Thu 6am-2pm $9 Hr EEO, Drug Free Workplace Pick up applications at 514 W. Main Street

HOME BASED

Job Requirements: Excellent compensation and benefits package to include: paid time off, group health insurance, dental coverage, vision, disability, liability, 401(k) with up to a 4% immediate match, & paid CME.

PAYSON SENIOR CENTER

1989 Coachmen Catalina, 1989 Coachmen Catalina 41k mi 28 ,2 A/C,Class C,sleep 6,clean title. Text or Call. $2689.480-939-7739

Care for your communities kids from your home! Become a Certified Home Child Care Provider. Call your Buena Vista Specialist at 928-451-6800 or 866-646-5200 or visit www.BV-CS.org

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16 POSITIONS WANTED Production Maintenance Engineer The Door Stop, a cabinet door manufacturer located in Payson, is conducting interviews for a Maintenance position.

Minimum Requirements: -Excellent mechanical skills and aptitude.

-Electrical education/experience required.

-Experience in a manufacturing environment or related.

-Flexibility to perform other safety monitoring and regulatory compliance duties.

-Ability to be on call and work odd hours as necessary Phone: 928-468-2108 Fax: 928-468-0844 Email: gary@cabinetdoors.com Web: www.cabinetdoors.com for applications or visit 910 N. Chenault Parkway.

SERVICES CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

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

HANDYMAN Complete Home Repair Experienced carpenter and repairman.

No job too small. windows, doors, decks, closets,, and more. Honest, reasonable and dependable. References available. Free estimates 602.826.1937 Specializing in Custom Woodwork: Furniture and cabinetry, design and build or repair and refinish not licensed contractor Don s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling!

Senior Discount: 928-478-6139 HANDY CARPENTER Repairs & Small Remodeling Work,20yrs Experience,Doors, Windeows,Decks, Sheds,Kitchen,Bath, etc. Ask for Dennis 928-978-1385 not a lisenced contractor

HANDY MAN SAM One Call We Do It All PAYSON BUSINESS LICENSED and INSURED Plumbing (Water Heater, Faucet, and toilet Replacements, Etc.) , Drywall, Carpentry, Electrical, Flooring, Window Washing, Landscaping, Painting, Remodeling, Repairs, and much more!

Senior Discount!

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

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba $525.mo & 2Br/1Br $625.mo + Dep. Water, Sewer, Trash Included, Pets-No, 928-478-6188 Apartments For Rent

This Fall make ASPEN COVE Your New Home

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. , PAYSON, AZ 85541

(928) 474-8042

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

Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!

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

Newly Renovated 1Br/Apt., $498.13 p/m, First Month Rent Free w/One Year Lease, $300. Dep. 928-474-2406.

Positively Payson

Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes 120 S. Tonto St.

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NO LONGER!

I have what you need!

GLORIOUS 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Call Cindy for availability & Details (928) 472-9238

HOMES FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba - $650.

(All Utilities Paid) Call Don 928-978-3423 1Br/1Ba Clean & Cozy Furnished Cabin, Senior Neighborhood in Pine, $600.mo w/1yr lease, Shorter Term Lease Rates Availalbe, 928-476-3989 Smoking/Animals-No 2Bdr/1Ba Mobile on Private Lot, Completely Restored! New Hardwood Floors, New Bathroom, Heating, Cooling, Laundry,Large Storage,Large Deck w/Views,$725.mo. Call 928-288-2440 2Br Mobile for Rent, Roosevelt/Tonto Basin Area, $500.mo + Dep. 928-300-7161

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HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

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LEGAL NOTICES 16354 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2016 16-43576 Order #: 160177766-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/22/2013 and recorded on 4/4/2013, as Instrument No. 2013-004019, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the Front Entrance of the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, on 12/7/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day:LOT 107, THE PORTAL PINE CREEK CANYON UNIT IV, ACCORDING TO MAP NOS. 709 AND 709A, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 4519 SUNDOWN LANE PINE, AZ 85544 A.P.N.: 301-69-107 Original Principal Balance: $278,800.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) MARIO CARMELO BELVEDERE AND STEPHANIE ELOISE BELVEDERE, HUSBAND AND WIFE 4519 SUNDOWN LANE PINE, AZ 85544 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Ditech Financial, LLC 3000 Bayport Drive, Suite 880 Tampa, FL 33607 NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Zieve, Brodnax and Steele, LLP 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (800) 280-2832 Website: www.auction.com Dated: 8/29/2016 Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. A-4593905 16355 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2016

S/File 405237.10364 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 JANUARY 13, 2006, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2006-000708, in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder HELD AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC. 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on NOVEMBER 30, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: That part of Lot 1, Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 15 East, Gila Salt River

LEGAL NOTICES Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona described as follows; BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, ANDERSON AND BLAKE ADDITION, according to Map No. 10 records of Gila County, Arizona, now known as HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION, according to Map No. 21, records of Gila County, Arizona; THENCE Westerly and along the North side of said Lot 1, Block 1, a distance of 127.16 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 1, Block 1; THENCE North 52°43 West, 88.31 feet; THENCE North 57°10 East along a rock flood wall, a distance of 163.28 feet; THENCE South 23°41° 30 East, 56.94 feet to the Point of Beginning. Purported Property Address: 659 E. BOSTON ST., GLOBE, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel Number: 208-05-413. Original Principal Balance: $14,763.88 Original/Current Beneficiary: MARY L. CASILLAS AND MANNY CASILLAS, TRUSTEES OF THE MARY and MANNY CASILLAS FAMILY TRUST, DATED NOVEMBER 6, 2002, 2328 CECIL CIRCLE, GLOBE, AZ 85501.

Original/Current Trustor: GLOBEN ENTERPRISES, INC., 2201 N. CENTRAL AVE., #3-D, PHOENIX, AZ 85004. 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 $19, 045.12 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 23, 2016. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.

(520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Linda Miller, Vice President. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF COCHISE. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on August 29, 2016, by Linda Miller, Vice President of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Teresa Heiser, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: March 15, 2019.

16356 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2016 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 January 11, 2007 in Instrument No. 2007-000481 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, Arizona at 11:00a.m. on December 22, 2016: LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO Purported Street address: 450 Hackney Hill Rd, Globe, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel # 207-15-298 Original Principal Balance $36,116.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2013-1, in c/o Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, Texas 75019.

Name and Address of Original Trustor: Albert Avalos, A Single Man, 450 Hackney Hill Rd., Globe, AZ 85501.

16356 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2016 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 January 11, 2007 in Instrument No. 2007-000481 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila

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County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, Arizona at 11:00a.m. on December 22, 2016: LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO Purported Street address: 450 Hackney Hill Rd, Globe, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel # 207-15-298 Original Principal Balance $36,116.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary:U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2013-1, in c/o Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, Texas 75019.

Name and Address of Original Trustor: Albert Avalos, a Single Man, 450 Hackney Hill Rd, Globe, AZ 85501 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Jason P. Sherman, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 602-222-5711 Dated: September 22, 2016 /s/Jason P. Sherman Jason P. Sherman, Trustee Manner of Trustee Qualification: The Trustee qualifies pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-803(A)(2) as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. .

Name of Trustee s Regulator: The Trustee s Regulator is the State Bar of Arizona.

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COUNTY OF MARICOPA

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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on September 22, 2016, by Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as Trustee. s/s Kari Sheehan NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: 9/12/2018 EXHIBIT A PARCELNO. 1 That portion of Lot 2, Section 26, NORTH GLOBE TOWNSITE, according to Map Nos. 6, 7 and 9, records of Gila County Arizona as follows: · BEGINNING at the Southwest comer of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 26, Township 1North, Range 15 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County Arizona ; THENCE South 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East 1517.30 feet; THENCE North 44 degrees ll minutes 00 seconds East 207.12 feet to the True Point of Beginning of the parcel herein described; THENCE North 14 degrees 21 minutes 45 seconds West 60.13 feet; THENCE North 50 degrees 54 minutes 59 seconds East 21.85 feet; THENCE North 57 degrees 53 minutes 37 seconds East 60.2 J feet, THENCE South 27 degrees 54 minutes 08 seconds East 61.33 feet; THENCE South 48 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds West 53.06 feet; THENCE South 70 degrees 35 minutes 19 seconds West 44.53 feet to the Point of Beginning.

PARCEL NO.2 That remainin g parcel of land lying to the South of the above described parcel of land bounded on the East by the parcel described in Docket 59, Page 348 on the South by the North line of Lot 41 of Lot 2 of said Section 26, and on the West by the prolongation of the Westerly line (South 14 degrees 21 minutes 45 seconds East of the above described parcel.

16357: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000005913629 Title Order No.: 733-1600290-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/21/2006 and Recorded as Instrument No. 2006-012591 on 07/24/2006 of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A

DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, AZ 85501, in GILA county, on 12/02/2016 at 11:00AM of said day: SEE EXHIBIT A Attached Hereto and Incorporated Herein for All Purposes. EXHIBIT A That Portion Of Tract C, Strawberry Ranch Five, According To The Plat Of Record In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Gila County, Arizona, Recorded In Map No. 318, Being Described As Follows: Beginning At The Southwest Corner Of Said Tract C; Thence North 04°11 00 West Along The Westerly Line Of Said Tract C 191.68 Feet; Thence North 75°11 00 East 140.00 Feet; Thence North 85° 11 00 East 131.42 Feet To A Point On The Easterly Line Of Said Tract C; Thence South 0°15 00 East Along Said Line 247.99 Feet; Thence Around A Curve To The Right, Said Curve Having A Central Angle Of 40°32 40 A Radius Of 15.00 Feet, And A Length Of 10.61 Feet To A Point Of Compound Curve; Thence Continuing Along A Curve To The Right, Said Curve Having A Central Angle Of 4°41 00 A Radius Of 580.87 Feet, And A Length Of 47.48 Feet To A Point Of Compound Curve To The Right, Said Curve Having A Central Angle Of 92°56 00 A Radius Of 15.00 Feet, And A Length Of 24.33 Feet To A Point Of Reverse Curve To The Left, Said Curve Having A Central Angle Of 37°21 20 A Radius Of 80.55 Feet, And A Length Of 52.52 Feet To Appoint Tangency; Thence North 79°26 30 West 154.32 Feet To The Southwest Corner Of Said Tract C And The True Point Of Beginning. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 4980 FULLER DRIVE, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 Tax Parcel number: 301-08-141B Original Principal Balance: $332,000.00 Name and Address of Original Trustor (as shown on the Deed of Trust): CHARLES FRANK FALBO MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 862, PINE, AZ 85544 Name and address of beneficiary (as of recording of Notice of Sale): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICAALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-7 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7, C/O NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. COPPELL, TX 75019 Name, address & telephone number of trustee: CARSON EMMONS, A MEMBER OF THE STATE BAR. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP 4004 Belt Line Road, Suite 100 Addison, Texas 75001-4320 (855) 286-5901 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 as is, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note secured by said Deed of Trust, which includes interest thereon as provided in said note, advances, if any under the terms of said Deed of Trust, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Trustee will accept only cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the trustee, payable in accordance with A.R.S § 33-811(A)) or credit bid by the beneficiary. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o clock p.m. on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of the sale.

The Purchaser at the sale, other than the beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price no later than five o clock p.m. of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Date: 08/16/2016 CARSON EMMONS, A MEMBER OF THE STATE BAR. Trustee is qualified per AR.S § 33-803(A)(2), as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. Trustee s regulator is the State Bar of Arizona. State of ARIZONA } § County of MARICOPA } On 08/16/2016 before me, Sean Wilson Notary Public, personally appeared CARSON EMMONS, who is known to me 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. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature: Sean Wil-

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son (seal) Name: Sean Wilson SEAN WILSON Notary Public, State of Arizona Maricopa County My Commission Expires October 12, 2019 FOR TRUSTEE S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: XOME 750 HIGHWAY 121 BYP, SUITE 100 LEWISVILLE, TX 75067 800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com 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 holder s rights against the real property only. NPP0292991 To: PAYSON ROUNDUP 10/14/2016, 10/21/2016, 10/28/2016, 11/04/2016 16362: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. PB2016-00082 (For Publication) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of MARGARET ANN CAMPBELL Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John S. Campbell has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 523 North Grapevine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541.

DATED this 13th day of Sept, 2016. /s/John S. Campbell, Personal Representative Estate of Margaret Ann Campbell 523 North Grapevine Drive Payson, AZ 85541 LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY B. COHN, P.C. By /s/Jeffrey B. Cohn, Attorney I. D. # 0007367 LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY B. COHN, P.C. 7234 East Shoeman Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 423-1441 Attorney for John S. Campbell, Personal Representative Estate of Margaret Ann Campbell 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/16 CNS-2933322# 16364: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS#: 14-32304 Order #: 140589535-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/18/2002 and re-

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corded on 7/19/2002, as Instrument No. 2002-011601, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501, on 12/16/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: LOT 37, OF PINAL VIEW UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP(S) NO. 347.Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C):Street address or identifiable location: 7404 GRANDVIEW DRIVE GLOBE, AZ 85501 A.P.N.: 102-23-060 Original Principal Balance: $41,800.00 Name and address of original trustor:(as shown on the Deed of Trust) LINDY L QUINTANA, A SINGLE WOMAN 7404 GRANDVIEW DRIVE GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) M and T Bank 4425 Ponce De Leon Blvd.

5th Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale)Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Zieve, Brodnax and Steele, LLP 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (714) 730-2727 or Website: www.servicelinkasap.com Dated: 9/14/2016 Eric L.Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A. R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. A-4594695 10/21/2016, 10/28/2016, 11/04/2016, 11/11/2016 16365: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS#: 16-44299 Order #: 160255048-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of

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LEGAL NOTICES Trust dated 11/18/2013 and recorded on 11/22/2013, as Instrument No. 2013-013809, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the Front Entrance of the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, on 1/4/2017 at 11:00 AM of said day: THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 200 FEET LYING IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK 5, CENTRAL HEIGHTS ADDITION TO CENTRAL HEIGHTS TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 69, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA.Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona.ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 5721 SOUTH CENTRAL DRIVE GLOBE, AZ 85501 A.P.N.: 207-09-059 Original Principal Balance: $114,500.00 Name and address of original trustor:(as shown on the Deed of Trust) BENJAMIN J. HAINES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 5721 SOUTH CENTRAL DRIVE GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and address of beneficiary:(as of recording of Notice of Sale)Sun American Mortgage Company 314 S. FRANKLIN ST. TITUSVILLE, PA 16354 NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE:(as of recording of Notice of Sale) Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Zieve, Brodnax and Steele, LLP 112 North Central Avenue, Suite 425 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone Number: (602) 688-7420 SALE INFORMATION:Sales Line: (800) 280-2832 Website: www.auction.com Eric L. Cook, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2) the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee s capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. A-FN4595261 10/14/2016, 10/21/2016, 10/28/2016, 11/04/2016

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III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lynn Carpenter, 422 Dealers Choice Road, Payson, AZ 85541.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Lynn Carpenter, (x) 422 Dealers Choice Road, Payson, AZ 85541.

16367: 10/14, 10/18, 10/21/2016 AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Payson First Assembly of God 01100576 Amendment # 1 Within the title lines (at the top of Page 1), amend the Title from: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF PAYSON FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD to read as follows: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF RESTORATION CHURCH OF PAYSON .

Amendment # 2 In ARTICLE I (Page 1), amend the name of the corporation, PAYSON FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD , to read as follows: RESTORATION CHURCH OF PAYSON . Amendment # 3 In the first sentence of ARTICLE IV (bottom of Page 1), amend the name of the corporation, PAYSON FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD , to read as follows: RESTORATION CHURCH OF PAYSON . Amendment # 4 Near the end of the first paragraph of ARTICLE VII (Page 3), amend the name of the corporation, PAYSON FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD , to read as follows: RESTORATION CHURCH OF PAYSON . Amendment # 5 At the beginning of ARTICLE XII (Page 4), amend the name of the corporation, PAYSON FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD , to read as follows: RESTORATION CHURCH OF PAYSON .

16369: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/2016 Notice of Trustee s Sale Recorded on: 9/15/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-739325-JP Order No. : 733-1600772-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/30/2005 and recorded 9/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-016120 in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled

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LEGAL NOTICES date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 1/4/2017 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the Front Entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 8, CHAPARRAL RANCH SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO MAP NO(S). 660 AND 660A, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 808 N CHAPARRAL PINES DR, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-83-008-3 Original Principal Balance: $650,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-48T1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-48T1 C/O Ditech Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC 7360 S. Kyrene Road Tempe, AZ 85283 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): PAUL C ALEXANDER AND KIMBIE ALEXANDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 800-280-2832 Login to: www.auction.com O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 AZ-16-739325-JP 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-16-739325-JP Dated: 9/13/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Rachel C. Kenny, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 9/13/2016 before me, Brenda A. Gonzalez a notary public, personally appeared Rachel C. Kenny,

who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Brenda A. Gonzalez Commission No. 2116627 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 6/21/2019 IDSPub #0116486 10/21/2016 10/28/2016 11/4/2016 11/11/2016 16372: 10/21/2016 LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Payson Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, November 7, 2016 on the item listed below. The Town Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, December 15, 2016. The Council Hearing date will be continued if the Planning and Zoning Commission has not given a recommendation. All meetings are held in the Town Council Chambers at 303 North Beeline Highway: P16-008 Application filed by Expedition Church, property owner, for zone change approval from R1-8 MH to C-1 Commercial One/Neighborhood Service District for the purpose of converting an existing building on the site to a coffee house. The 2.5 acre property is located at 301 S. Colcord Rd, Gila County Assessor parcel number 304-03-007A. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and comment on this proposed request.

Materials relating to the above-referenced hearing items are available at the Town of Payson website, www.paysonaz.gov or at the Community Development Department at 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona 85541, a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing. This department welcomes written comments at the address listed above.

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

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After a rough start to the 2017 marching band season, the Pride of Payson performed its heart out at the ASU Band Day on Oct. 15 — without any trips or starting the music on the wrong measure.

New director Kyle Headstream, the fourth band director in the last five years, already has a strong relationship with the students — and that connection with the kids has helped the mostly underclassman band rise to the occasion.

“We ranked fifth out of 13 bands at ASU, with a score that qualifies us for state!” said Headstream in his characteristically enthusiastic style.

He also said the judges had a lot of positive comments for the band members.

“Especially the percussion section,” he said.

After the competition, Headstream only had praise.

“I couldn’t be more excited with your performance,” he said.

Headstream has forged a relationship with the band members despite the district hiring him a scant three days before the year started.

“We’ve been dealing with catch up,” said Headstream.

“They hired me three days before school started. Now we’re rolling with the punches.”

One advantage, a lot of the show was prepared by the time Headstream got into his position.

“The music was picked out already and usually they hire me to write the choreography and drills,” he said.

Headstream said he has been working for the Pride of Payson for the last three years to finalize their shows.

When he wasn’t freelancing for Payson, Headstream said he was playing trumpet on Royal Caribbean Cruise ships.

Then Payson called.

When asked how he could give up a life on the sea, Headstream said teaching has been a goal of his for the last few years.

“Besides, it’s Payson. We all love Payson,” he said.

Headstream has plenty of help to give this year its jumpstart. Graduate Brett Royer has been hired to help with the woodwinds and Justin Lea to work with percussion.

At the competition parents galore helped to pack, drive down, set up and move equipment.

“Robert and Maura Mastin have been the most helpful parents I have ever seen and the rest are really stepping up more than any other year. Tony Augon is the grill master to beat all grill masters! Great group!” said Charlie Beier.

Other parents that helped out included Michelle Suksi, Alan Michels, Candi Paine, Charlie and Amy Beier and the Scott and Janet Nossek.

Senior Lizzy Mabb has full confidence in Headstream and the band.

“I think we’re going to rock it,” she said.

Mabb is one of two seniors in the band this year. The only other senior is Colin Nossek.

In a change from the often militaristic leadership usually seen in a band director, Headstream takes moments to focus on the positive with the hardworking band members.

He calls it “Fillin’ the Bucket.”

After a performance, Headstream asks the kids to call on one member of the band and compliment them on something they did during the performance.

“It’s a way to spread the love,” he said.

Headstream got the idea from one of his mentors from Gilbert, where he grew up.

The Pride of Payson performs next on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Barry Goldwater High School competition.

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