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PAYSON ROUNDUP TUESDAY | NOVEMBER 24, 2015 | PAYSON, ARIZONA

’Tis the Season

Holiday events abound in Rim Country

by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

OK – no looking back – the holiday season has arrived and it gets a little mind-boggling when you start trying to just list (chronologically) all the events planned for the next several weeks ... and the school stuff isn’t even included ...

Well, here it is, the Holiday Event Roundup as it stands Friday, Nov. 20.

This is the only fundraising event held by Payson Salvation Army during the year. It is important to fill all of the time slots to collect as many contributions as possible during this time.

Please consider finding some time this holiday season to help Payson Salvation Army fill all of the time slots.

To register as a bell ringer, contact John Morgan, 928-474-8454.

Community Thanksgiving dinner

Bell ringers needed

It is a holiday tradition that has been part of the Rim Country for many years. The local chapter of the Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to serve as bell ringers in front of a number of area stores starting the day after Thanksgiving.

The public is invited to the Payson Elks Lodge’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 26 at 1206 N. Beeline Highway. Seating is available at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 1:30 p.m.

No ticket is required.

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Turning private grief into public good by

Keith Morris

roundup staff reporter

When Terry Gould inherited money after his brother, Roy, died, he wanted to do something positive with some of it.

So he decided to donate 40 turkeys to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.

Roy Gould died at the age of 75 on Oct. 2.

Terry Gould worked in construction but has been able to retire thanks to the money he received from his brother.

“I just wanted to do something in his name,” Terry said. “I figured with Thanksgiving coming up it was an opportunity to help those less fortunate. Nobody should go hungry in Payson.”

Wayne Parent is the assistant manager for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.

“For one individual to give us 40 turkeys is a really big deal,” Parent said. “We’re dependent on the community.”

Gould bought the turkeys at Bashas’.

Parent said St. Vincent de Paul representatives will be at Bashas’ from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Keith Morris/Roundup Nov. 24 to collect more turkeys for the food bank.

“We’ll give them away,” Parent said. “We have From left to right, Terry Gould, St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank assistant man325 families signed up (for turkey dinners). We’ll ager Wayne Parent and Daniel Haynes from the food bank load the 40 turbe giving out 13,000-14,000 pounds of food.” keys Gould donated in the name of his late brother, Roy Gould.

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Crazy drug policy Are we addicted to incarceration? by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

The ASU Morrison Institute’s State of the State conference keynote speaker former Police Chief of Mesa and current District Attorney of San Francisco George Gascon believes so.

“For the past 40 years we have fought a war that has claimed more causalities than any conflict in American history — the War on Drugs,” he said at the Nov. 20 forum. “It has decimated communities and it has done so at alarming rates — nor are we any safer for it.”

With Arizona now spending $1 billion on prisons and prisoners, Gascon said every day people are starting to ask, “Why do we continue to double down on a strategy that is not working?”

Gascon suggested it’s because the country has an addiction to incarceration.

“And we are afraid to move away from it,” he said.

Although the crime rate continues to decrease, the incarceration rate continues to rise, said Gascon.

Policymakers also ignore the most glaring failure of the system — how often people imprisoned See U.S. addicted, page 11A

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Incarceration rates (prisoners/100,000) USA: 716 Cuba: 510 Russia: 450 Iran: 290 Israel: 240 China 244 Syria: 269 Mexico: 212 Spain: 140 Saudi Arabia: 161 England: 148 Iraq: 133 Germany: 78 France: 100 Egypt: 76 Canada: 106 Australia: 151 Afghanistan: 74 Indonesia: 64 Sweden: 60 Pakistan: 63 India: 33 Nigeria: 32

Horns of a dilemma Country club elk fence debated by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

Plans to put an elk fence around the upscale golf community Chaparral Pines went forward Thursday night despite the plea of several residents who said the fence won’t work if it ends up with gaps where the homeowners association cannot secure the easements.

The HOA board said it could complete the fence around the 860-acre community eventually.

“It is reasonable to assume that at some reasonable point in time that the whole community would be surrounded by the fence, but it is not going to happen all at once as it hasn’t been,” said Charlie Meyer, vice-president, who led the discussion on the fence.

When some residents objected to the board making the decision without a Photo courtesy of DJ Craig community vote, several residents in the back of the crowded community room shouted for them to “sit down!”

For several years, the HOA has been working to install the fence, starting on the west side along Tyler Parkway.

Crews last year and this added a game fence along the south side, near State

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Long emergency room waits and staff struggles with a new electronic record keeping system produced a rough start for Banner Health Systems’ takeover of the Payson Regional Medical Center four months ago.

Moreover, staffing shortages in the

ambulance company serving Payson resulted in hours-long delays in transfers to Valley hospitals and sometimes delays in getting patients to the medical center here, according to firefighter paramedics.

But things have improved despite a roughly 20 percent increase in the number of patients seen on average in the emergency room, said Lance

Porter, CEO of Banner Payson Medical Center.

The hospital has reduced the time it takes to see a doctor in the emergency room by 60 percent and the total treatment time in the ER by 27 percent, he said.

The “night and day difference” in the ER stems from management by TeamHealth Physician Group, which

runs the ER and has brought a new culture to the task, said Porter.

Meanwhile, the private ambulance company has now hired enough paramedics to eliminate the delays in transport that have concerned local fire departments.

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From page 1A is also hiring more doctors and offering new services, including telemedicine. The changes helped the hospital earn designation as a top performing facility for the second year in a row from the Joint Commission, said Porter.

Patient counts rose sharply after Banner took over and continue to increase, he said.

Many of the initial problems stemmed from the time it took for the staff to adjust to a new electronic record keeping system.

Porter said it was like handing staff Macintosh computers when they only knew how to use PC computers. The huge learning curve took some time to overcome, he admits.

But now the doctors and staff in the Banner Health Clinic will have to make similar adjustments as the new system rolls out there.

That clinic includes doctors David Cluff, Judith Hunt, Leann Olson, James Schouten and other family medical providers.

Specialty offices will then adopt the new system by 2016.

New system’s advantages Porter said despite the adjustment problem, the new system provides huge advantages long term, including easy sharing between offices in any Banner office — whether in Payson or in the Valley. Patients had a lot harder time shifting their records from one doctor’s office to another under the old system, Porter said.

While staff learns the system, Porter said they are trying to keep delays to a minimum.

In August, it took a patient an average of 53 minutes to see a doctor in the emergency room.

Now, the average has fallen to 21 minutes. That compares to an industry standard of 30 minutes, Porter said.

The total treat and release time in the ER is on average 163 minutes now, down from 224 minutes in August.

And for patients admitted to the ER, the length of stay is down from 343 minutes to 247.

“It was a huge effort on the part of staff and physicians to get those down,” he said.

Porter credits TeamHealth for the turnaround. Dr. Joel Betz is the medical director for the ER and Mike Herring is the chief nursing officer.

“They have brought in a new culture to the ER,” he said. “It is a

night and day difference.”

The patient count has risen by about 20 percent — from between 30 to 40 patients daily to about 40 to 50.

TeamHealth shifted the schedules of the doctors to better cope with the afternoon rush, bringing in the night shift doctor at 11 instead of 2. The hospital has also added medical notetakers to keep doctors from getting bogged down with paperwork and adding voice recognition software.

Nonetheless, the hospital remains short-staffed, although Banner has hired four new physicians, including an internist, pediatrician and two general surgeons.

Porter is still looking to hire three more primary care physicians, an orthopedic surgeon and other sub specialties.

Added services include a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) program, with staff on call if the normal delivery does not go well.

The facility is still working on increasing its high-speed Internet so it can offer telemedicine.

Crews have installed the highspeed cable in the street, but not yet throughout the hospital.

Once running, Banner will have monitors in each critical care bay, which staff in the Valley will monitor remotely. If the patients’ vitals change, the system will sound an alert and activate a camera in the room.

If staff members suspect the person is having a stroke, a neurologist could virtually check on the patient and order a flight to the Valley for care.

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Porter said overall air medical transports to the Valley are up, but said that is because the hospital is handling more patients.

“We review every transfer for appropriateness,” he said. “We don’t want to transfer unless it is for the benefit of the patient. Our goal is to keep them here, but if we don’t have the care, we will transfer them.”

One area the hospital does not have control over is the transfer of patients by Payson Medical Transport, the local ambulance provider. It is a subsidiary of Rural/Metro Corporation, which AMR recently acquired.

Porter said there is a need for faster inter-facility transfers, such as getting a patient from Payson to the Valley.

He said first responders, like the Hellsgate Fire Department, are working on getting the certi-

Route 260.

Workers added several additional sections, but large swaths remain open, including a section along Chaparral Pines Drive, the main road leading into the community off 260.

The board plans to add a decorative fence from East Feather Plume Lane north along Chaparral Pines Drive, past the 10th hole of the golf course, to the community center, known as the Trailhead.

The HOA and the golf club would split the cost.

To build the fence along Chaparral Pines Drive, the Town of Payson needs to sign off on the project, since it will pass over town right-of-way.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the issue Dec. 2 and pass its recommendation on the council. The earliest the town council would vote on the issue would then be Jan. 7.

Meyer said the HOA and the golf club have the money to build that section of the fence.

Past the Trailhead, crews would add chain link or game fencing.

Several sections have been installed, but

Meyer said crews still had work to do on the fence, including adding extensions when the fence passes over a wash and gate work.

The biggest gaps in the fence occur on the north side, which has views of U.S. Forest Service land. The HOA has 40 of the 60 easements it needs for several section there.

However, 20 landowners say they won’t give permission for the fence on their properties.

Meyer said as the HOA gets the easements, it will build the fence.

Carol Mineart, board member, said the HOA has a good bid from a Valley fence company to put in an additional 2,200 lineal feet of fencing along the west side, north of the fence already installed off Tyler Parkway.

She suggested spending $27,000 to install that section of fencing where they have the easements, which is the majority. The board approved the motion.

Resident Dan Bolen, said the fence will end up with too many holes.

“As long as there are holes in the fence, the elk can get through and also people who want to come in with let’s say criminal intention they can get through the holes in the fence,” he said.

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“Our concern is patient care,” he said. “The faster we can get them to the Valley, the better off.”

Porter said he has heard of patients waiting hours for a medical transfer to the Valley. None of those patients are in critical condition.

PMT has three ambulance rigs in Payson. They answer emergency medical calls and offer transfers between hospitals.

Transfers are delayed if the ambulances are out on emergency calls.

A media spokesperson for AMR said staffing issues caused delays in ambulance service earlier this year, but the company has since solved those problems.

He denied there being any issues with delays now.

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have the easements needed to complete the fence, but is making progress.

The board said it is working with homeowners, offering chain link fencing if they don’t want to look at an elk fence or try attach the fence to the corner of the home to avoid blocking views.

One resident said he appreciated the board’s efforts and knew of 300 property owners, a third non-golfers, who support the project.

Another resident said he was still trying to figure out when the HOA board got authorization to start the fence project.

Several people yelled for him to sit down.

The board said it made the decision in the best interest of the community and had not done anything illegal.

When the man said he was not upset so much with the fence, but with the process the board had taken, people again shouted at him to sit down.

At Thursday’s meeting, the HOA voted to increase membership dues by $40 a year, bringing them to $395 annually.

To accommodate weekend residents, the board voted to hold its next meeting on a Friday.

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Turkey Tuesday

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Payson is again working with Bashas’ and Channel 12 to collect turkeys for Thanksgiving food boxes.

Turkeys, non-perishable food items and cash for the program will be collected from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Bashas’ in Payson. These donations may also be made at the Food Bank on or before Nov. 24. The food bank is at 511 S. St. Phillips St. and it is open from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday.

Call (928) 474-9104 for more information.

All donations stay in the Rim Country and are distributed by the Society for St. Vincent de Paul.

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The Pine-Strawberry Food Bank desperately needs 150 turkeys as well as non-perishable food items to distribute to those in need.

Buy a turkey and some food items and leave them at the Ponderosa Market. Those who would like to make a tax deductible donation can mail checks to: Pine Strawberry Food Bank, P.O. Box 1534, Pine, AZ 85544.

At the Mazatzal Casino

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

• Bingo Dreamcatcher Jackpot: Tuesday, Nov. 24 Evening Session, Win up to $2,000 Cash! Free food! With purchase of any regular pack.

• Thanksgiving Buffet $16: Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant.

• Earn & Win Black Weekend: Friday, Nov. 27 Earn logo car ice scraper for 200 points. Saturday, Nov. 28 Earn logo umbrella for 1,000 points.

The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, will show the movie “Freebirds” at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24.

The animated comedy is about two turkeys that travel back in time to prevent Thanksgiving.

Bell ringers needed

It is a holiday tradition that has been part of the Rim Country for many years.

The local chapter of the Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to serve as bell ringers in front of a number of area stores starting the day after Thanksgiving.

This is the only fund-raising event held

by Payson Salvation Army during the year.

It is important to fill all of the time slots to collect as many contributions as possible during this time.

Please consider finding some time this holiday season to help Payson Salvation Army fill all of the time slots.

To register as a bell ringer, contact John Morgan, (928) 474-8454.

Community Thanksgiving dinner at Elks Lodge

The public is invited to the Payson Elks Lodge’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 26. Seating is available at

Holiday gift card raffle

The Gila County Republican Committee is raffling Visa gift cards just in time for holiday shopping.

Only 500 tickets at $10 each or three for $20 will be sold for the first prize of a $500 Visa card and a $250 Visa card. The Visa gift cards are not limited to any one retailer.

Call (928) 951-6774 to arrange for ticket purchases.

The drawing is at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30 at the meeting of the Rim Country Republican Club.

Toy drives are gearing up around the Rim Country.

The Rim Country Fire Angels were unable to produce the tamales for this year’s toy drive due to scheduling conflicts and time constraints. However the need is still here and the group is still asking the public to donate new, unwrapped toys for a boy or girl, for ages 1-15 or make a monetary donation. The Salvation Army Angel Tree is also going up at National Bank of Arizona (probably this Friday, Nov. 27). See details on this page and in the Nov. 25 edition of The Rim Review.

P-S Food Bank desperately needs turkeys, donations

Payson library shows movie

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Swiss Village Christmas Lighting

Swiss Village Annual Christmas Lighting Tradition will kick off on Nov. 27 and 28.

During the days will be a variety of events. Also on tap are a full carnival in the northern Swiss Village area with rides, vendors and giveaways. And of course, the Jolly old elf himself — Santa Claus — will make an appearance just in advance of the lighting ceremony.

A Buddy Holly Christmas

Help Dueker Ranch, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit, raise funds to continue its work as a therapeutic horse riding center in Star Valley, by attending “A Buddy Holly Christmas” Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Payson High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the concert by Todd Meredith and The Rave-Ons from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission is $15 per person and tickets are available at Bob’s Western Wear, Crosswinds Restaurant, Miss Fitz 260 Cafe, Payson Wireless, Scoops and Western Village.

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Holiday raffle tickets are on sale to benefit

Toy Drive

Mount Cross is going back to the Renaissance for a special Christmas program at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6 in the Log Building on the church property.

The cost is $20 per person and should be purchased by Tuesday, Dec. 1. To get a ticket reserved, call Mount Cross Lutheran Church at (928) 474-2552 or pick up at the church office, 601 E. Highway 260, Payson between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays.

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Pioneer Recycling is a new non-profit in Payson. Owner Bob Droddy will pick up your aluminum cans for recycling with the proceeds going to the Cancer Foundation of Payson.

Contact him at (907) 723-8680 or (928) 474-0118.

This coming First Friday — Dec. 4 — Down the Street Art Gallery will be celebrating it’s 8th anniversary. The gallery is home to some of the finest artists in Rim Country and it has been voted Rim Country’s Best Art Gallery four years running and hope to make it five in 2016.

The Gila County Cattle Growers will salute ranching with a Holiday Dinner-Dance and Auction Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 E. Fairgrounds Rd., Globe.

Enjoy a sumptuous ribeye steak dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dance and auction at 7 p.m., with live music by Moonshine Mafia.

Auction items may be viewed at www.

GCCGA.com.

Admission to the dinner-dance is $30 per person; dance-only tickets are available at the door for $15 per person, $20 per couple.

Make your dinner reservations at the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce,

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Salute to ranching

Pre-K class is sponsoring the treats and all donations/proceeds will go toward the children’s Christmas community service programs for their neighbors throughout Payson.

Come early, get a good spot to watch the parade and park for free.

The Rim Country Fire Angels were unable to produce the tamales for this year’s toy drive due to scheduling conflicts and time constraints.

However the need is still here and the group is still asking the public to donate a new unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, for ages 1-15 or make a monetary donation. It is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Donations may be dropped off at Fire Station 11 on West Main Street; Payson Town Hall main lobby; the Payson Community Development office; or Kohl’s Ranch Lodge.

If you have any questions, please contact Monica Savage at (928) 472-5120.

Additionally, there will be a toy collection at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12.

The members of Payson Amnesty International invite Rim Country residents and visitors to participate in the annual Global Write-a-thon, Saturday, Dec. 5, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road.

Participants write letters, sign postcards and send faxes demanding the release of individuals who have been unjustly incarcerated, and send letters of support to individuals whose basic human rights have been grossly violated.

Join the group anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. Refreshments will be served. It only takes 10 minutes to write a letter and change a life.

For information about the Write-a-Thon or how you can join the Payson chapter of Amnesty, contact Penny at (928) 978-1268.

the Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels and Dial-a-Ride programs.

Winners will enjoy a holiday basket filled with gifts from local merchants. Tickets are only $1 each or six for $5 and are on sale at The Center, 514 W. Main St., and from members of Unity Church.

Unity members are gathering the donations and creating the baskets as part of their quarterly program to give back to the community.

The raffle drawing is Dec. 6 at the Unity of Payson church, but you need not be present to win. Winners will be called, so please write your name and telephone number on the raffle ticket. For more information, call Sarah Berry at (602) 696-2231 or Ric Hinkie at (928) 848-4501.

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Treats for Electric Light Parade

Keep warm for the annual Electric Light Parade with some delicious baked treats and hot cocoa or coffee from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St. The Presbyterian Child Learning Center’s

Carol’s Cookie Sale, presented by the Ladies of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec, 5 in the parish hall, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson.

The community is invited to walk among the goodie-laden tables, selecting their own assortment of homemade cookies and candies to take home in a decorative tin. This is a great way to get a variety of cookies for holiday entertaining and gift-giving without having to spend hours in the kitchen.

The proceeds support Rim Country children, youth and women. For more information, please contact Sue Becker, (928) 595-4123.

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Win a Fender guitar signed by Alice Cooper

To raise funds to support its many programs, Time Out, Inc. is raffling a Fender guitar signed by rock legend Alice Cooper.

Only 200 tickets will be sold. The cost is $10 per ticket or six for $50. Purchase a chance at the Time Out Thrift Shop in the Bashas’ Shopping Center.

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Tuesday • Turkey Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bashas’ in Payson • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• “Freebirds” movie, 4 p.m., Payson Public Library

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Wednesday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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Saturday

Looking ahead

• Elks Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Elks Lodge • Pine Strawberry Community Thanksgiving Dinner

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Swiss Village Lighting Festival, most of the day and evening

• Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

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

• Pine/Strawberry 7th Annual Festival of Lights Craft Show & Christmas Tree Lighting, Pine Community Center • Swiss Village Lighting Festival, most of the day and evening • A Buddy Holly Christmas: 6:30 p.m., PHS auditorium, benefits Dueker Ranch therapeutic riding

December 5 • Carol’s Cookie Sale, presented by the Ladies of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec, 5 in the parish hall, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson.

• Payson Amnesty International Global Wirte-a-thon at Payson Public Library, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Gila County Cattle Growers’ Holiday Dinner-Dance & Auction at Gila County Fairgrounds, 5:30 p.m., reservations due Nov. 30

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Why skip the turkey on Thanksgiving?

• Nov. 23, 1936: The first issue of Life magazine is published, featuring a cover photo of the Fort Peck Dam. When it folded during the Great Depression, publisher Henry Luce bought the name and re-launched Life as a picture-based periodical.

• Nov. 26, 1941: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a bill officially establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. In 1789, President George Washington had proclaimed a holiday of national thanksgiving for the U.S. Constitution.

• Nov. 24, 1971: A hijacker calling himself D.B. Cooper — wearing only wraparound sunglasses, a thin suit and a raincoat — parachutes from an airplane into a thunderstorm with 100-mph winds and temperatures well below zero over Washington state. Despite a massive search, no trace of Cooper or the $200,000 in ransom money he carried was ever found.

• Nov. 22, 1998: CBS’s “60 Minutes” aired a tape of Jack Kevorkian giving lethal drugs in an assisted suicide of a terminally ill patient. Kevorkian was later sentenced to 25 years in prison for second-degree murder.

Editor: While President Obama is pardoning two turkeys for Thanksgiving, everyone of us can exercise that same presidential power by choosing a nonviolent Thanksgiving observance that spares a turkey’s life.

And here are some good reasons: • You can brag about pardoning a turkey — like Obama.

• You truly are what you eat. Who wants to be a “butterball”?

• Fruits and vegetables don’t have to carry government warning labels.

• You won’t sweat the environment and food resources devastation guilt trip.

• You won’t spend a sleepless night wondering how the turkey lived and died.

• Your body will appreciate a holiday from saturated fat, cholesterol and hormones.

• You won’t have to call Poultry Hotline to keep your family out of the emergency room.

Seriously, this Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for our good fortune, health and happiness with a life-affirming, cruelty-free feast of vegetables, fruits and grains.

Our own dinner will feature a soy or wheatbased roast, mashed potatoes, stuffed squash, candied yams, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.

An Internet search on “vegetarian Thanksgiving” is getting us more recipes and other useful information than we could possibly use.

Palmer Riggs

Arizona is lopsided Editor: Politically speaking, there are Blue States and there are Red States and neither are inherently bad. However, when a state becomes a lopsided Blue or Red State then a lack of cooperation and compromise too often occurs in the political arena within that state.

Currently Arizona is a lopsided state!

Nearly all of our state political offices are held by Republicans, i.e., governor, secretary of state, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, the state Senate, the state House, and all three of our Rim Country area lawmakers.

This monopoly and stranglehold the GOP has on our state is wonderful for the Republican Party and horrible for Democratic and Independent voters.

Not only does one party make nearly all of the political decisions, even well-meaning GOP lawmakers are hesitant to go against anyone in their own party that has a harebrained idea for fear of being ostracized by the powers that be in their own party.

This situation doesn’t encourage cross pollination or the repudiation of ideas that may or may not be good for the majority of Arizonans.

Independent voters (the largest block of voters in Arizona) can help restore some much-needed equilibrium to our political landscape by voting for Democratic candidates to become a majority in our State Senate.

Some balance in our state’s political ideology would be a welcome change from the polarization we’ve been experiencing from our lopsided state politicians for too long.

Richard K. Meszar, Ed.D .

Faded but still strong Editor: My wife said to me this morning as were having coffee, looking to the east and watching the sun come up, “Do you think we should get a new flag? The one we have is kinda faded.”

So I went out and looked at that old flag, and it looked faded alright, but it still was beautiful to me, we’ve had her for many years.

I got to thinking that she was a little like our country, a little faded but still strong and untattered. So I think we’ll keep it until next election, in the hopes that things will get better.

And then “maybe” we’ll get a new one, and I’ll bring this old girl in the house and put it up on the wall in my office. She has flown 24/7 for all these years, always with a light shining on her at night time. She’s gonna stay with us for awhile longer, she deserves that much.

Dell Owens

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Homeowners must do their part to avert disaster by

Greg McKelvey

control of the fire and investigation of the cause, largely after the flames had been put out by the PSFD. The USFS has jurisdiction over the ADOT right of way lands. They employed a fuel reduction saw crew to further isolate the fires and preserve any evidence at the scene. The results of the investigation are not yet public as there are laws protecting the rights of underage minors, but we are advised that the case is closed.

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On June 24, 2004, John Johnsen from his Portal IV home in Pine watched a lightning strike 22 miles distant on the top of a peak in the Mazatzal Wilderness Area. Visible fire prompted the 911 call. The Willow Fire burned for 24 days before fire crews contained it on July 17, 2004. The fire consumed a total of 119,500 acres and came within four miles of Payson. It almost jumped the East Verde River, which would have left crews with few defensible locations to stop a fire with a direct line uphill and blowing toward Pine. None one was hurt and no structures lost, but it did cost more than $12 million to bring under control.

For those of us living in Pine at the time, this was news for sure. Businesses posted daily the official maps outlining the advance of the fire and soon the winds shifted from NE to more N masking our sky with strange orange colors, smoke and that distinct fire scent. Not only could we see, it, we felt it, smelled it and saw little of the sky for days.

The PSFD indicated the following

Two-inch-long embers rained down

I remember the morning of July 3 walking out on our deck, Sally had left the day before with a car full of personal items that we felt were safer in the Valley. I found two-inch-long embers of ash, some still glowing. Not many, but warm to the touch. No sun, just that lung-choking smell of smoke and more than a dusting of what was once forest and chaparral.

Out of the corner of my eye, I see a fire truck at the Ruin Hill Loop and Preserve drive intersection. They were stopped. As I walked over to the engine, I noticed it was from Portland, Oregon and had been sent to Pine to survey and plan for what might be next if the Willow advanced beyond the East Verde River. Our local fire department was already beyond busy. Later, I recall how impressed I was with the foresight of the firefighting leadership.

I stepped up on the step of the engine and asked if I might be of some assistance. The three men were looking at the Lot Map of Portal IV and asked where they were. This was the only map they had and it’s the same one still handed out at real estate offices and the like. They were looking at the reflective numbers on my house, 6454, and had no clue why their map showed only the lot number 57.

Which homes could they save?

After helping them understand where they were, they continued with their survey. On the map they were noting which homes would be easily defended and those not so easily defensible. Sobering indeed to have an outside crew, dedicated structural experienced firefighters, making choices and potential plans to try to defend our homes and neighborhood.

The fire was contained at the East Verde River, the winds cooperated, and eventually the threat to Pine was eliminated. Later, people wanted to see the map that this Portland crew made. To be brutal, it was almost too late to make a difference.

From these experiences and with the ignition

of several other major super fires in Arizona, Portal IV with the assistance of the state and the University of Arizona embarked on becoming a Firewise community.

Pine has another close call

Eleven years later, fire gets personal again with Portal IV. On June 27, near noon, Tom Jones smells, hears and takes action on small fires between Arizona Highway 87 and the home at 6758 Kachina Circle. A fire, likely started by kids playing with fireworks, erupted behind the house sometime just after noon on June 27, 2015.

Quick action by Tom Jones, calls to 911 and three engines from the Pine Strawberry Fire Department (PSFD) arriving within 6 minutes of receiving the 911 call, prevented serious destruction by a potentially life-threatening fire.

There were at least four small fires, which rapidly ignited the chaparral manzanita and climbed well up into the ponderosa pines. The PSFD firefighters got the fires under control using water from both their engine and the fire hydrant on Kachina Circle. Two of the engines came from Strawberry and took positions along AZ Highway 87, and one came from Pine entering though the entry gate taking a position on Kachina Circle.

Tonto National Forest (USFS) crews later took

• Quick action in calling and using garden hoses to stop the fire until the PSFD arrived was excellent.

• Access to the fire was determined to be unsafe approaching from the uphill side and unsafe approaching into the wind.

• The Portal IV entry gate is slow, but the road width and fire hydrants make a major difference in Portal IV. • The only address or locations they and others use are the four digit street numbers.

Lot numbers are of no use.

• 911 works, and when they got the first call, the location was good enough to then follow the smoke to determine the best access points. More than one 911 call came in at different times (due to the area code of the phone used) and while different locations were noted; the PSFD was on the way and arrived within six minutes from receiving the call.

• It is always best to step aside when the professional fire crews do arrive.

• The home on 6758 Kachina Circle did not and does not have a defensible perimeter around the home, as defined by the Homeowner’s Firewise Guide for Arizona (a collaborative free publication is available at the PSFD, USFS and the Portal IV website).

Portal IV is an active member of the Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program, but that does not mean that all properties in or adjacent to Portal IV are fire defensible.

Considerations

It is important to: • Benchmark the current defensible conditions of all homes, parcels and tracks.

• Revise and update our efforts to maintain defensible space for our community.

• Facilitate and encourage all property owners to become Firewise defensible and maintain it!

• Maintain our membership in Firewise Community USA. • Be a proactive member in the greater Pine Strawberry defensible space efforts.

Let’s do our part

Let’s work together to ensure the next “fire wakeup call” gives us the best possible chance of zero damage and zero personal risk. Valuable information is available on websites: www.

AzStateFire.org, www.Firewise.org, www.cals.arizona.edu/firewise.

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Celebrate ranching and the holidays by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Ranching has deep roots in Gila County — there were ranchers making a living off the land long before there was even a Gila County.

Today, ranching remains a vibrant industry that contributes to the economy.

The public is invited to join members of the industry and their families at the Gila County Cattle Growers’ Salute to Ranching Holiday Dinner, Dance and Auction Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 E. Fairgrounds Rd., Globe.

Enjoy a rib eye steak dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dance and auction at 7 p.m., with live music by Moonshine Mafia.

View auction items at www.GCCGA.com.

Admission to the dinner-dance is $30 per person; dance-only tickets are available at the door for $15 per person, $20 per couple. The event is open to everyone, not just ranchers.

Make dinner reservations by Monday, Nov. 30 at the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1360 N, Broad St., Globe, or call 928-425-4495.

The Gila County Cattle Growers Asso­ ciation organized during the Great

Depression during one of the worst droughts since the first settlers and their cattle arrived in Gila County in the 1870s.

According to President Bill Conway, a third generation Gila County rancher, 104 ranchers joined the first year — 1934. Many donated a calf for sale that first year.

Calf sales have continued to be an integral part of the association’s activities.

The association’s Spring Yearling Sale is the largest of its kind still held in Arizona.

Conway said about $2.2 million was raised by the sale of 1,488 head of cattle from 31 ranches, resulting in about $15 million in economic impact.

“Buyers come from all over the West and purchase both steers and heifers.

“Prices this year were 10 cents over market, a tribute to the reputation and high quality of Gila County cattle,” Conway said.

The association used the money to advocate ranching interests to the Arizona Legislature and federal government; for education; and encouraging future ranchers.

The group has been very active in working against the re-introduction of wolves in the area.

Its members have been persuasive at the federal level. It was the first county group to get federal funds from the Farm Bill to make

improvements on public lands — fencing, water tanks, pipelines, etc.

Conway said the Gila County Cattle Growers Association has been one of the most active groups among the state cattle growers — in fact a member of the county’s cattle growers is the president of the state Cowbelles this year.

The chief objectives of the association include: stimulating and improving the marketing of cattle; improving the security of tenure on U.S. Forest Service grazing allotments by incorporating better range management practices; working for better and more practical laws and regulations at the state and national levels; and supporting the Arizona Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Conway said each year the group awards $250 to an FFA or 4-H member at the county fairs in both Northern Gila County and Globe. The award goes for each fair’s highest placing Gila County born and raised steer.

Conway said the ranchers in Gila County hold about 100 active allotments (permits to run cattle on public lands) and he estimates there are between 150 and 200 head of cattle on each allotment. “It’s probably in the lower range,” he said.

High school business club wins top honors The National FFA Organization recognized the Payson High School FFA chapter in its 2015 National Chapter Award Program at its convention on Oct. 28-31 in Louisville, Ky. David Rutherford, the Payson agriculture educator and FFA adviser said the Tonto Apache Tribe supported the FFA students’ travel costs.

“We did receive a large donation from the Tonto Apache Tribe that made the trip possible,” he said.

The national program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that successfully complete an annual set of required activities that encourage members to grow as individuals, work as a team and serve others in their communities.

Payson’s FFA chapter was recognized out of 7,757 chapters throughout 50 states during the July 26-Aug. 1 judging.

The National FFA Organization recognized the Payson chapter at the 2015 National FFA Convention and Expo on Oct. 28-31 in Louisville, Ky., with the help of sponsor John Deere.

John Deere is one of the financial resources the National FFA Foundation secures to build partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of

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Fourth-graders in Arizona read at one of the lowest levels in the country; only nine other states are worse. In the eighth grade, their reading improves slightly, but still falls below the nation’s average.

Experts believe a lack of funding, untrained teachers and unmotivated students are to blame.

Specifically, four out of 10 fourth-grade students score below basic on reading based upon a report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in 2013.

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The teaching to the test culture concerns the president of the national Literacy Research Association.

“We have a huge culture of accountability,” said Patricia Anders, also a professor at the University of Arizona.

“Everybody is supposed to be accountable and that becomes the goal rather than the learning, rather than the thinking, rather than raising questions. I think the testing culture is very damaging.”

Wortman believes there are elements of teaching lacking in schools today that play a role in decreasing literacy rates. For example, training that highlights the significance of understanding what is being read rather than just pronouncing words and building confidence in students and monitoring how much reading is done outside class.

Studies show that reading for only 30 minutes a day can raise a child’s literacy level by one grade level, yet access and opportunity to reading and writing material can be a struggle especially for low-income families. Income has a large impact on a student’s literacy level mainly because families are unable to purchase books for their children, Wortman and Anders said.

There are cases where parents do not place enough importance upon education because of their bad experiences in school or their low education level, according to Jose Olivas, principal at Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School in Tucson.

Anders said the issue is not an easy one to resolve.

“Literacy is complex. It’s not just what’s in our minds or what we as individuals can do, it’s how our system, our culture, our discourse community uses language,” said Anders. “When teachers and a community are very similar they do really well.”

Students often struggle to find an incentive to read books yet some argue that the youth are reading now more than ever with the wave of technology.

Technology has helped expand vocabulary and thinking because of the users ability to access information with ease.

“When technology is used well

it’s fabulous,” said Wortman. “If you’re reading a book on a Kindle and you’re having trouble with a word you can just highlight it and the meaning will come up. You don’t get that with a textbook.”

Hispanics make up 45 percent of the fourth-grade demographic and 49 percent of students score at basic reading test level, but fewer achieve proficient marks like whites, African Americans and Asians.

Many experts believe bilingual students have an advantage that impacts their basic skill levels because of using two languages in the household.

“We are trying to make families understand early on before students are in a classroom setting how important it is to support and read with them and talk with them in whatever the home language so that when they come to school in their own native language they have a strong textual language,” said Terri Clark, Arizona state literacy director. “The science and teaching of reading, the same principles apply whether that student is an English language learner or not.”

Noor Jarki is a reporter for Arizona Sonora News, a service from the School of Journalism with the University of Arizona.

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Grant for Meals on Wheels helps Center reach more Gila senior citizens in need The Payson Senior Center (The Center) was given a small grant from the Meals On Wheels Association to reach the homebound in the outlying areas south of Payson. The area will go as far south as Tonto Basin.

The grant is for $1,250 and will pay for fuel to reach these areas for a year. The Center still needs to find donations to continue this program in future years.

Joanne Conlin, director of The Center, stated this grant is a small step in addressing the problem the community faces. Statistics state that 1 in 6 seniors face malnutrition, hunger and isolation. This number increases in rural areas.

“Because we cannot see it or feel it, for most of us it is difficult to understand what it feels like to be hungry, isolated, homebound, and not having the means to provide for our next meal. As many seniors have told us ‘I could not survive without your services,’” Conlin said.

There is a large population of seniors in this area. It is estimated that about 53 percent of the adult population is over the age of 55 and 36 percent is 65 and older (for a total of over

6,300 eligible individuals) and this number continues to grow.

The large number of elderly citizens coupled with the rural nature of The Center’s service area results in a significant demand for services. Senior citizens in the community are often geographically isolated, without transportation (there is no public transportation), and/ or homebound. The Center is the only resource for many of our seniors and disabled.

Quality of life, security and accessibility to services are the outcomes the Payson Senior Center pursues for the elderly citizens of our community. The only way these services continue are through grants, donations and volunteers.

The Payson Senior Center, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit and a Qualified Charitable Organization for Arizona’s tax credit program. Please help keep these vital programs going through your donations of time and money.

You can reach Payson Senior Center at (928) 474-4876 and they are located at 514 W. Main St., Payson. Just look for The Center with a heart.

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A growing nursing and health care services program available locally through the Payson campus of Gila Community College and the Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology allows students still in high school to train to serve the medical community.

Education’s positive impact on our health by

Carol Baxter

special for mha foundation

There is a positive correlation between higher educated adults and many of the national indicators our federal government uses to measure the health of its citizens — obesity, physical activity and tobacco use to name a few.

College and university grads smoke less and exercise more. They and their children are less likely to be obese. College-educated mothers (employed and unemployed) spend more time with their children and alter the composition of that time to suit children’s developmental needs more than less-educated mothers.

These graduates are also more likely to vote and have a better understanding of civics. They rely less on income support programs. They understand the value of being a volunteer.

Of course there is also a financial reward.

During the past three decades in particular, the earnings premium associated with a college education has risen substantially, was one of the conclusions the authors of “Making College Worth It: A Review of Research on the Returns to Higher Education.”

Special programs give youth head start

Dual enrollment programs offer high school students a quick start in pursuit of a degree.

There are two ways a Payson High School student can be dually enrolled at Gila Community College (GCC). A student can take Career and Technical Education classes known as CTEs or enroll via NAVIT, aka Northern Arizona Vocational Institute

of Technology.

The cost for CTEs is $200 for up to 6 credit hours and $140 for each successive hour.

NAVIT offers and pays for classes at college campuses that are too costly or unwieldy to be provided by individual high schools.

NAVIT is funded by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 2006, however the act is currently undergoing congressional reauthorization.

Currently, 102 PHS students are enrolled in CTEs in the areas of agriculture, building trades, business, culinary, computers, and theater arts. They can take up to three two-hour a morning classes. Another 35 students take courses at GCC in Allied Health Professions, Fire Science, and Cosmetology through the NAVIT program.

Pam Butterfield, GCC’s Payson Campus Dean, said of the dual enrolled students, “They add a lot of enthusiasm to our classes at the college. The students are very hard working because they are carrying their college course load in addition to their high school classes.”

Dual enrollment tough, but builds character

Haydn Jergens is one example of a local student who graduated with CTE credits.

Navy boot camp begins on Dec. 1 and for post boot camp he hopes his dual enrollment will give him a fast pass into a school where he will pursue a career in aviation or jet mechanics, and “see more of the world outside Payson.”

When asked if it was tough to keep up with high school and college classes, Jergens said, “I had to be studious and pay attention and that was harder at first because I was a goof-off student, but I buckled down and

passed with flying colors.”

“In my opinion the dual enrollment program builds confidence, encourages responsibility,” said Amity Justice, Health Occupation Students of America Advisor at PHS. “Because they are held to college expectations, I believe it makes them more dependable and accountable.”

Sanja S. Long, MHA Foundation CEO, estimates that a third of the Auxiliary’s health occupation scholarship recipients of the past few years are or were dual enrolled PHS students.

According to the Association for Career and Technical Education’s Arizona Student Performance 2012-13 report: • 97 percent of CTE high school students graduated.

• 96 percent met performance goals for reading/language arts skills.

• 89 percent met performance goals for mathematics skills.

• 70 percent of CTE postsecondary students remained enrolled or transferred to another institution.

The College Board, the non-profit agency that administers the SATs, found that postsecondary education relies more on private funding in the U.S. than in most other developed countries.

In Payson, students are fortunate that many of the area’s civic organizations offer scholarships and PHS is good about getting applicant information into student hands.

Applications for the MHAF Auxiliary’s human health occupations scholarships will be available on Jan. 4 at the MHA Foundation office, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson and at www. mhafoundation.com.

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Payson Regional There’s more than cream in ice cream Home Health in Top 500 of the 2015 HomeCare Elite The Payson Regional Home Health (Banner Home Care – Payson) has announced that it has been named to the Top 500 of the 2015 HomeCare Elite™ — a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States.

Now in its ninth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of publicly available performance measures in quality outcomes, best practice (process measure) implementation, patient experience (Home Health CAHPS®), quality improvement and consistency, and financial performance.

In order to be considered, an agency must be Medicare-certified and have data for at least one outcome in Home Health Compare. Out of 9,718 agencies considered, 2,431 are elite.

The award is sponsored by OCS HomeCare by National Research Corporation, the leading provider of home health and hospice metrics and analytics, and DecisionHealth, publisher of the most respected independent publication in the home care profession, Home Health Line.

“The 2015 HomeCare Elite winners deserve credit for demonstrating high-quality care in their communities. As quality care initiatives become top-of-mind for healthcare providers, we recognize this as a remarkable achievement and are pleased to make this our 10th year of acknowledgment for top performing home health organizations,” said Christine Lang, vice president of product development for OCS HomeCare.

“We congratulate Payson Regional Home Health on being one of the top 500 home care agencies in the country.”

Tanya Schlegel-Ryden, director of Payson Regional Home Health, credits a compassionate and dedicated staff with the agency’s ability to achieve recognition as one of the HomeCare Elite.

“Our clinical and administrative staff focus on the community and the well-being the patients that we serve. Our goal is to provide excellent, quality patient care,” said Tanya Schlegel-Ryden.

“Happy 10th anniversary to the winners of the HomeCare Elite.

As CMS ramps up its nationwide initiatives to reward home care agencies for the quality of care they provide, this is yet another way to acknowledge those agencies that have demonstrated their commitment to improving patient care at lower costs. The winners of the HomeCare Elite Award are proving that a heightened focus on clinical outcomes, patient experience, and financial management leads to success,” said Marci Heydt, senior content manager, DecisionHealth.

The entire list of 2015 HomeCare Elite agencies can be downloaded by visiting the OCS HomeCare website at http://www.ocshomecare.com/HomeCare-Elite.aspx.

For more information about HomeCare Elite, call 888-325-3396, write to HomeCareElite@ocsys.com or visit www.ocshomecare.com/ HomeCare-Elite.

The last time my parents thickness to liquids. Xanthan came to visit, my daughter, gum produced synthetically has Crystal, decided we should all caused digestive distress in sensitive people like me. have ice cream for dessert.

Carrageenan comes from sea“What about Dairy Queen?” weed and although it’s not called suggested my Dad. He loves ice cream — all types. a gum, it’s used like the other to gums He’ll eat it on thicken and any day in stabilize ice any temperaHealthy ture that regcream. Yet, isters on the University of thermometer.

Iowa College He also eats of Medicine

by Michele Nelson it faster than studies show anyone in the that carrageenan may family.

I agreed, to make my dad also cause digestive issues.

It started to dawn on me that happy, but I knew I’d suffer.

Seems every time I eat store- the gums in ice cream just might bought ice cream, I get stomach not be so good for my sensitive tummy, although my dad does pains. just fine with them.

Made me wonder why.

He must have a stomach of So I turned to Google to find iron. the answer.

Makes me jealous.

I found out that unlike the But gums are not the only homemade ice cream of my childhood, commercial ice other ingredients in industrial cream uses a bunch of ingredi- ice creams. My research showed ents (including gum) to make that mono and diglycerides are their ice cream thicker, more used to help mix ice cream ingrestable and give it that pleasing dients such as oil and water rich feel in the mouth. Some of to keep them from separating those ingredients, along with the over time. Manufactures make milk sugar lactose, give people these ingredients from fats with triglycerides. As a result, mono like me tummy issues.

But really, gum? In ice cream? and diglycerides may actually contain trans fats, but because Yep. There’s carob or locust bean of the way they are classified as gum made from a bean grown in an emulsifier, that information the Mediterranean, it thickens is not given to the consumer.

Otherwise, the FDA requires or gels food.

Guar gum has eight times manufacturers to list trans fats the thickening power of on their labels.

As I read about all those cornstarch. People used to use guar gum as a diet aid ingredients I started to wonder, because it would bind to food what ever happened to the good in the stomach before it was old milk, cream and natural flaabsorbed. That didn’t work vors?

Used to be Breyers Ice Cream out so well because the FDA banned it after studies showed the ingredient could cause the stomach to swell after binding with water, which caused all sorts of serious digestive problems and blockages.

Another gum, Xanthan made from corn, gives viscosity or

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North Country HealthCare names new CEO North Country HealthCare has named Anne Newland, MD, MPH as Chief Executive Officer to succeed Ann Roggenbuck, MPH, MBA, PhD. A clinician-leader for more than 10 years, Newland brings a wealth of experience and education to her new leadership position. A graduate of Barnard College, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Harvard School of Public Health, she demonstrates a career dedicated to underserved populations.

Working in the resource-limited and racially divided south to the practice of frontier medicine on the Navajo Reservation, she understands the challenges of building sustainable high quality rural healthcare for northern Arizona communities.

“I have the skills, relationships, character and disposition to seamlessly maintain our energetic culture, hold true to established strategic objectives and prepare North Country for the next decade of institutional maturity,” said Newland. Prior to being promoted to CEO, Newland served as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at North Country HealthCare.

She has a heart for the job.

Newland has received recognition from the Navajo Area Indian Health Service as Outstanding Health Care Provider and the Outstanding Personal Leadership Award. She was given the Dr. Fang-Ching Sun Memorial Award for promoting the health of vulnerable populations by the Harvard School of Public Health.

Most recently she was presented the Humanitarian Award by the American Academy of Pediatrics for her work in Afghanistan.

“Conventional thinking only accomplishes conventional things. Ann Roggenbuck has boot-strapped North Country HealthCare from an old roller rink and a couple of trailers to

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While ice cream is generally not the dessert of choice in the cooler months of autumn or winter, it still packs a delicious punch with holiday cakes and pies. only used those simple ingredients, but the company was bought out by Unilever, a huge European company that started adding gums and other stuff to the once simple and delicious ice cream that I had no problem eating.

Wish I could return to the good old days. I remember the creamy luscious deliciousness of homemade ice cream made at my aunt’s farm.

My aunt used simple ingredients, milk, cream, vanilla, and eggs, those few ingredients made the most delicious frozen dessert I’ve ever eaten — with no stomachaches.

But love knows no bounds, so I ate the Dairy Queen frozen dessert with my dad and enjoyed watching his pure joy as he finished his dessert way before I did.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream 3 egg yolks ½ cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon arrowroot 3 cups heavy cream Beat egg yolks and blend in remaining ingredients. Pour into an ice cream maker and process according to instructions.

The 17th Annual Community Health & Care Fair was a great success thanks to the Health Providers, Community organizations and volunteers who so generously gave their time and expertise.

Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community.

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Ann Roggenbuck and Anne Newland of North Country HealthCare. a sophisticated primary care network with 23 sites across the four northern counties. Her commitment to partnership and local growth has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of Arizonans. I am honored to be entrusted with the next phase of development and maturity for North Country and look forward to working with the management team, board of directors,” said Newland.

The North Country HealthCare Board of Directors Search Committee Chair Sybil Smith said, “Dr. Roggenbuck’s passion and commitment to the North Country mission will be felt long into the future and the board feels confident Dr. Newland is the ideal candidate to successfully steward North Country through the challenges ahead.”

Roggenbuck is the founding leader of North Country HealthCare and has taken the organization from an unfunded free clinic to an organization that serves as the medical home to nearly 50,000 people throughout northern Arizona, 20,000 of which reside in Flagstaff and the surrounding area. With the launch of a Flagstaff West location, North Country HealthCare will operate 23 clinics in 14 communities

throughout northern Arizona. Its operating budget is $55 million and the organization employs approximately 500 individuals.

Upon her retirement, Roggenbuck said, “North Country, as it exists today, represents almost 30 years of my life’s work and I am extremely proud to be leaving such an important, vibrant legacy to the residents of northern Arizona. I am also very grateful to the many committed internal and external stakeholders that helped turn this vision into a reality over the past 20 years.”

When asked what the future holds for her in retirement Roggenbuck said, “The freedom to spend my best waking hours of the day on personal development and lifelong learning acquired through reading, travel and new experiences. In addition, the joy that comes from creating a beautiful new stained glass/mosaic piece, a bountiful garden harvest and precious time with friends and family at my new lake house in the Midwest.”

Roggenbuck will stay involved with the organization through 2016 providing coaching for new leadership along with technical assistance for the new North Country HealthCare Foundation.

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Special thanks to KMOG for the live remote, LDS Relief Society for the cookies, Rim Country Health for the oatmeal and yogurt, Safeway for the fruit, Walgreens for the water, Gracie Lee Haught Children’s Memorial Fund for providing the bike helmets, and to Sawmill Theatres for displaying the promotional slide. Shout out to LDS missionaries who donated their time to help set up and break down the event.

MHA Foundation volunteers who donated their time to help make this event run smoothly: Diane Fredrick Bedsworth, John & Ruth Nelson, Carol Baxter, Marianne Thoen, Naomi Wilson, Dee Gailey, Hazel Turley and Sandra Trueman. Thank you Fred Carpenter for picking up the over hundred pounds of food donated by participants. Thanks Amity Justice for partnering Girls on the Run with our Health Fair. What a wonderful combination. Thank you Pete Bazan and the Payson Unified School District for allowing us to use the beautiful gym and the classrooms at Julia Randall Elementary School.

Thanks to our sponsors: MHA Foundation, Banner Payson Medical Center, Hospice Compassus, Payson Care Center, Rim Country Health, EAHEC, Girls on the Run. From the 2015 Planning Committee: Gary Cordell, Sanja S. Long, Bret Dacosta, Jason Norman, Becky Friend, Mike Herring, Sarah Boggan, Carol Baxter, Roger Kreimeyer, Su Connell, Tanya Schlegel-Ryden and Heather L. Williams

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Sister’s challenge motivates Turkey Trot winner Herrera, 19, edges 62-year-old for title; Schouten wins another women’s crown by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

overall. That was really fun.”

Defending women’s champion Anna Schouten successfully defended her 2014 title. The PHS senior crossed in 22:28 to easily claim another crown.

She finished third overall behind only Herrera and Haynes.

“It’s kind of a fun thing and we like to come out and do it as a family,” said Schouten, who wrapped up her high school cross country career by running in the state meet a couple of weeks earlier. “I think it’s fun to do something in the community, because a lot of times when I’m out running cross country, I’m there representing the school, but I’m not really in the community. I’m there with my team, but it’s a little different.”

Her younger sister, Lydia, also ran in the race. And their mother volunteered to help at the finish line.

With temperatures in the 60s and clear skies, it was a great day for the race. Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Special Event Coordinator Kaprice Bachtell said the race attracted about the same number of participants it had a year ago.

Spencer Herrera wasn’t planning on competing in the 15th Annual Payson Turkey Trot 5-Kilomoter Run on Saturday morning.

But his older sister, Ashli Brownlee, changed his mind.

“I wasn’t going to run, but my sister woke me up,” he said. “She was bragging that she could beat me. So I got up out of bed and came out.”

He should thank her.

The 2015 Payson High graduate followed up a strong athletic career as a Longhorn by not just beating his sister, but by beating everyone.

Barely.

Gary Haynes, 62, pushed the 19-yearold Arizona State University freshman all the way before crossing the finish line at Green Valley Park one step behind him. Herrera finished in 21 minutes and 53 seconds. Haynes crossed a half-second later in 21:53.5.

Haynes lives in Payson after moving from the Valley several years ago. He spent 25 years working in Alaska and 20 years in the Air Force and working as a government contractor.

“I was doing pretty good until I got down that last hill and he picked it up and I couldn’t catch him,” Haynes said. “He’s just too young and fast.”

Haynes was pleased with his effort. He’s lost 30 pounds since cutting sugar out of his diet in June.

“I feel pretty good,” he said. “I’ve lost 30 pounds since June. I run about 50,000 meters a week and try to do some speed training and I go to CrossFit three times a week.”

Herrera said this was his first time in the race since he was about 9. But his sister’s boast motivated him throughout the A youngster rides on the shoulders of his father as 3.1-mile race. they near the end of the Turkey Trot 5K. He led the entire race.

But Haynes was always on his heels.

“At last count we were at 75,” she “He was close the whole time,” said. “It’s a beautiful day. We’re really Herrera said. “He stayed about five yards behind me the whole race. I just excited that so many people came out to pushed through. Towards the end he join us today. It was a great race and a started to catch up a little bit. I just great way to start the holiday.”

She said it’s the volunteers that make focused on staying right with him. At the event possible. the end I just gave it the last bit I had “We could not do it without our volto beat him.”

He’s certainly glad he got up and unteers,” she said. “They all come out was on the starting line when the race super early to help us with this.”

The overall male and female winners began. took home a turkey donated to the event “It feels good,” he said of winning.

Like Haynes, he too has a connection by Safeway. The store also donated to Alaska. He works with a construction the pie that went to the overall runner-up. The top three finishers in each company there in the summers.

“I raced in the Midnight Sun Run in age group received medals. Farmers Fairbanks, Alaska this summer. There Insurance Curtis Johnson sponsored were about 3,000 people and I got 69th the race.

Photos by Keith Morris/Roundup

Spencer Herrera (right) nears the finish line just ahead of Gary Haynes.

Herrera, 19, won the race by a half-second over Haynes, 62.

A boy is happy to finish the race.

Payson Turkey Trot 5K Taken from hand written results on board at finish line. Top five overall based on the available times reported.

Top 5 Overall 1. Spencer Herrera 21:53, 2. Gary Haynes 21:53.5, 3. Anna Schouten 22:28, 4. Todd Poer 23:34, 5. Sheyla Weissier 25:04 Men 10-13 1. Dakota Wills 25:57, 2. Gadyn Sanchez 26:5 14-19 1. Spencer Herrera 21:53, 2. Dylan Justice 26:23 20-29 1. Michael Howery 29:34, 2. Lucas Tanel 30:02 30-39 1. Joe Kruppenbacher 26:18, 2. Frank Crook 27:52, 3. Dusty Brockett 29:11, 4.

Matt Highstreet 29:34, 5. Joe Sanchez 31:19 40-49 1. Heath Cox 30:02, 2. Jake Poinier 28:50 50-59 1. Todd Poer 23:34, 2. Kevin Morris 25:27, 3. Leonard Tanel 27:02, 4. Robert O’Conner 29:11, 5. Martin Demasi 31:01, 6. David Louis 31:07 60-69 1. Gary Haynes 21:53.5, 2. Manny Holz 29:04

Turkey Shoot draws a crowd

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Competitors take aim at a 3-D turkey target during the annual Tonto Rim Sports Club’s Turkey Shoot at Jim Jones Shooting Range on Saturday. Winners of each contest in either archery, shotguns, handguns or rifles won a turkey.

Women 10-13 1. Makensie Brade 27:23, 2. Lydia Schouten 29:51, 3. Lily Mann 32:01, 4.

Caitlyn Hall, 5. Liberty Eaveson 14-19 1. Anna Schouten 22:28, 2. Maddy Poinier, 3. Emily Jordan 20-29 1.Sheyla Weissier 25:04, 2. Montanna Scott 25:18, 3. Jessica Slapnicha 28:03, 4.

Elaine Olgzewski 30:18, 5. Nikki Sessions, 6. Kendra Huston, 7. Savanah Andre 30-39 1. Mai Gresriw 25:24, 2. Misti Dorris 26:48, 3. Ashli Brownlee 27:01, 4. Greta Cox 35:55, 5. Mandie Smith, 6. Heidee Koch 40-49 1. Andrea Christianson 26:37, 2.

Kimberly Poer 27:02, 3. Amity Justice 29:05, 4. Irene Welsh 30:32, 5. Adrienne Hall 32:19, 6. Becky Rhodes, 7. Eurica Palmer 50-59 1. Cindy Boyes 32:01, 2. Angela Rockwell 32:19, 3. Kay Poinier 33:32, 4.

Karla Tanel 33:33, 5. Karen Smith 34:24 60-69 1. Linda Morris 33:32, 2. Diane Jackson 35:29 70-79 1. Barbara Fleek 36:00

Anna Schouten easily won her second straight women’s title and finished just 35 seconds back of overall champion Spencer Herrera.

Now a great time to fish Roosevelt The news among Rim Country anglers recentemployed. Either drop the spoon to the bottom rim country ly is the water flows into the Roosevelt Lake. and hop it up and down or cast the spoon a long The lake level is just below the 42 percent full fishing report distance and let it sink on a taut line in a pendulum motion. The treble hooks on spoons tend mark with the flows into the lake well above the to snag easily so a strong braided line will help normal rates for this time of year. retrieve your lure.

The increased flows are due to the recent Crappie fishing reports are also excellent. storms and snowfall throughout Rim Country.

Fall is the time of year that crappie gather into The ground is saturated so we’re seeing larger large schools so when a school is located, an flow rates. Let’s hope this continues for the next angler can catch a limit in a couple of hours. several months.

These schools are currently located in 25-35 Another topic of interest to Rim Country James feet deep water so a vertical fishing technique is anglers is the Arizona Game and Fish Goughnour best. When the water temperature drops anothDepartment Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery. A er 10 degrees, crappie will move to deeper water year ago, work began on a warm water hatchery dedicated to bass. That work has completed and a and a trolling technique will be more successful. brood stock of Florida-strain bass is currently living at We’ve been talking about the great trout fishing on the hatchery. If all goes well, this spring AZGFD will be the Rim lakes and I continue to receive reports of limits raising its first hatching of bass fry which will be used to being caught with some 3-pound rainbows reported. stock lakes throughout the state later in the fall.

If you can’t make it to the Rim, Green Valley Lake Late fall fishing is one of the best times to fish here in Payson is also producing some excellent results.

Roosevelt Lake and the bass fishing is being called good Most every angler I spoke with this past week was using to excellent by local anglers. The water temperature PowerBait. A few are using salmon eggs and small continues to drop and now is in the low 60s in the morn- shallow running crankbaits in a crawdad color. AZGFD ings. The water entering the lake from the Salt River will be stocking the lake again next week as part of the and Tonto Creek is even colder. Anglers that are fishing Community Fishing Program. shallow are using a flipping or pitching technique in the This will be the last week to order a custom fishing muddy water at the ends of the lake. Also crankbaits and rod if your goal is to have it in time for Christmas.

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The Payson High School Theatre Department performed a public service for the community — instructing everyone how to keep safe from the impending zombie apocalypse.

The troupe first performed for Payson, but will take its act to Phoenix to compete at the Arizona State Thespian Festival, Nov. 20-21.

Only, instead of taking a zombie infestation seriously (as the Centers for Disease Control did) the thespians hit every comedic mark throwing the audience into gales of laughter.

Student director Hailey Hamblen masterfully directed the spoof that had narrators Tierney Phillips and Christian Teague walk the audience through about a dozen different ways to face zombies, a bunch of brainless, heartless creatures created from a vaccine gone bad.

Zombies can infect people by biting them, but usually the person doesn’t survive, as zombies like to eat people.

As the narrators suggested different ways to overcome the zombies, such as romancing them, attacking them with genetically modified dogs or using kung fu, humans Carly Banning, Tony Gentless, Naomi Cobos and Elliott Zalewski ran on and off stage trying out the different techniques.

Zombies Zoia Brouwer, Ali Cambier, Crystal Kubby and Matthew Zalewski did their best, even sometimes succeeding, to overcome the last humans to inhabit earth.

The thespians have high hopes the hilarious play will impress the judges despite competing against 95 other schools with 2,200 drama students.

“Approximately 24 one-act plays enter the one-act play marathon,” said Kathy Siler, drama department instructor. “The top

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Cooking up a lesson in chemistry Culinary and science kids team up to devour physics of baking by

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Measuring, mixing, beating, pouring and baking the Payson High School students used muffins to learn how the leavening chemicals affect the density of the cupcake.

All-important to understand chemistry, but also cooking.

Once a year, Meena Rustagi, the Payson High School chemistry teacher, joins forces with the culinary arts instructor to teach the chemical properties of leavening agents.

“There is some chemistry in culinary,” said Rustagi.

Culinary arts instructor Chef Richard Erskine said for the project, students would make lemon cupcakes from scratch.

“We have eight different recipes, one with baking soda, another with baking powder, then vinegar, lemon juice and others,” he said.

Rustagi said Erskine had personally reworked all the recipes to make sure they formed correctly with the different leavening agents.

The baking/chemistry exercise had a few objectives for students to discover: • Explain the different types of leavening agents.

• Explain the type of chemical reaction of leavening agents.

• Write an equation for the chemical reaction of leavening agents.

• Determine the effect of different chemical leavening agents on the density of cupcakes.

• Comprehend the rate of chemical reactions.

• Distinguish between baking soda and baking powder.

• Explain the importance of using an acid with baking soda when using baking soda as chemical leavening agent.

• Identify the acids and bases in the chemical reactions.

Despite the reworkings, some students struggled with how to mix the cupcakes, put them in the muffin tin and how to program the ovens to correctly bake the cupcakes.

And when Rustagi announced part of the lab required the students to monitor the cooling trend of the baked goods with an

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Payson High School chemistry teacher Meena Rustagi teams up with the culinary arts class to extract delicious lessons in science from the art of cooking.

electronic probe, some completely felt overwhelmed.

Patiently, Rustagi trained the students on how to read the results from the temperature gauge and record the cooling curve.

“This is from LabQuest,” Rustagi told the students.

“Here’s how you power it up ... then let the screen come up.”

The students gathered around to watch and learn from Rustagi.

“Now go to channel one — it is time based and then you rate the frequency. After three minutes it will stop collecting data.”

In the background, Erskine announced everyone should have his or her cupcakes in the oven. With only an hour class, the students had to stick to a schedule.

Rustagi quickly finished up her presentation so the students would have a chance to get back to their groups to prepare to measure the cooling curve as soon as the cupcakes came out of the oven.

As backup, Rustagi asked the students to manually record the data as well, because technology doesn’t always prove reliable.

“This will teach the students the organization and collection of data,” said Rustagi. “They will also learn about comparing and contrasting data.”

The lab lasts for a week. After baking and monitoring the cooling process, the students would

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test and observe the density of their cupcakes the next day.

Rustagi said some of the other skills the students would learn included completing real world problems and making a two- to three-minute presentation on their results.

One group had a real world mystery — extra cupcakes.

“We followed the recipe directly,” said Bailey Wilson.

Her teammate Andrew Firkins agreed.

“We only used 1/2 a cup of flour,” he said.

Maybe the leavening agent they used caused the difference postulated the students, but Erskine had a probable answer.

“One of the group just wanted to eat the extra cupcakes, so they put in more ingredients,” he said.

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U.S. ‘addicted to incarceration’ From page 1A commit additional crimes when they’re released.

“Some 43 percent of drug offenders incarcerated in Arizona are likely to be re-incarcerated again within two years,” he said.

Nor does incarceration prevent drug use, said Gascon.

“There are many studies now that show incarceration has a minimal impact on drug use,” he said.

But the population of Arizona’s prisons has grown 52 percent since 2001, twice as much as the state’s population.

So, he asked, is the government of the United States insane? “It’s insanity to do the same thing over and over and expect a different result,” said Gascon.

People believe that if we send people to prison they’ll get the message and come out just fine.

They don’t.

“Many drug criminals, they become homeless and they give up everything,” he said.

Another problem, many in prison suffer from mental illness, which they use drugs to mitigate.

However, by and large the system makes no effort to provide treatment for either addiction or mental illness.

“Seventy-five percent of people in jail need drug rehab,” he said.

If they don’t get it, they will return to using once released. That’s especially likely because with a felony on their record, they can’t find a job. Often, they therefore return to drug dealing or other illegal activity.

Gascon said there is light at the end of the tunnel, however.

In states as politically diverse as California and Texas, policies driven by data and budget concerns have created alternatives that work better than prison.

In California, the courts ordered non-violent prisoners released due to the overcrowding in the prisons and jails.

“We downsized by 23 percent,” said Gascon, “Many people predicted apocalypse.”

Instead, violent and property crime dropped by 13 percent.

Texas projected the need for 17,000 new

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San Francisco District Attorney and former Mesa Police Chief George Gascon maintains that relying on locking people up for the use of drugs has not only failed to control the use of drugs, it has increased crime and ruined lives.

prison beds at a cost of $2 billion.

“In 2008 they decided to use the savings from not building more beds to provide expansive treatment for substance abuse and mental health,” he said, “These policies mitigated the growth of crime in the first year to create $443 million in savings. Today, the crime rates in Texas continue to drop.”

From 2008 to 2014, the property crime rate dropped by 24 percent.

Gascon said California, on top of releasing non-violent prisoners, also decided to decrease the penalties for drug possession and use, reasoning that possession of small quantities indicate drug abuse, not sales.

“If you can’t prove it’s not for personal use, it’s a misdemeanor,” he said.

Recent propositions have also retroactively removed the stigma of felonies from those serving sentences for possession of small quantities of drugs.

This has changed the lives of many who can now seek housing, education and hold jobs.

He told the story of Shawanda Johnson, a convicted crack user who has now been sober for 11 years. “She has earned a bachelors degree, but she was worried that her felony conviction would preclude her from working at her dream job in a federal substance abuse hospital,” he said.

Freed from the felony record, she has found hope and a career.

Gascon also said San Francisco has created two new tiers of courts to battle the drug abuse and mental health issues of the city.

Neighborhood courts deal with hyper-local crimes. The accused admit to their guilt, listen to statements about the impact of their crime on their victims, make an apology and then pay restitution.

Community Court focuses on problem solving for people with heavy substance abuse, with defense and prosecution cooperating to advise the judge, who continues to supervise the drug user once released. “There is a relationship between the judge and the accused,” he said.

The defense, prosecution and judge focus on finding a way to change the defendant’s behavior. “There are service providers there,” he said, “It is a harm reduction model.

Eventually, some will become more stable.

It is a very thoughtful, very evidence-based model that looks at the medical science around the addict.”

Gascon said he has spent much of his life in law enforcement. “No one can accuse me of being soft on crime,” he said.

However, he can also look at the data and grasp the failure of an approach based on imprisonment.

“Drug abuse and mental illnesses should not be treated as a criminal justice issue.

We would never put someone with cancer in jail – but we put the mentally ill in jail. Our addiction to incarceration has proven to be the most destructive drug of all. It is time we wean ourselves out of this addiction.”

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CSA is a non-partisan, non-profit research and advocacy organization representing the 61 county supervisors leading Arizona’s 15 counties. For more than 30 years, CSA has served as a forum for county leaders to address important issues facing local constituents and develop a proactive state and federal policy agenda.

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

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

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

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Tommie Martin to serve as CSA president-elect Gila County Supervisor Tommie Cline Martin (Dist. 1) was selected by her colleagues as president-elect of the County Supervisors Association (CSA) at the Nov. 19, 2015 meeting of the CSA Board of Directors.

“This is a wonderful honor,” Martin said. “I am looking forward to representing my fellow supervisors in this vital organization and look forward to working on behalf of counties throughout the state as the legislature begins its new session in January.”

Outgoing CSA President Clint Hickman declared, “Supervisor Martin is a dedicated public servant whose experience and commitment to local government make her an exceptional representative of Arizona counties. Her selection as president-elect reflects the trust and confidence that her fellow supervisors have in her.”

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O B I T U A R I E S Jack M. Belzner Jr.

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(1937-2015)

Payson, Ariz. resident and fifth-generation Arizonan, Jack M. Belzner Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2015 in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was born on Jan. 23, 1937 in Clifton, Ariz. to Jack and Ida Belzner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Belzner. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Belzner; and children, Steve Belzner (Caytie), Todd Belzner (Angela), John Belzner (Kim), and Jacilyn

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Wallace (Mike), as well as his 8 grandchildren.

Jack graduated from Phoenix College and attended Arizona State University. He carried several executive positions in the Phoenix area school districts.

Jack had a passion for woodworking, specifically creating walking sticks. He was a prankster who taught us all “Paybacks are Hell.”

Per his request, no services are planned.

(1958-2015)

Mark Larson, 57, of Payson, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2015 where he resided with his wife, Peggy, of 25 years.

Originally from Edison, N.J., and Peggy from Scotch Plains, N.J., they met on a camping trip in the Catskills of NY State and were married in Feb. of 1990.

They decided to make their home in Payson in 1998.

He is survived by 7 brothers,

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Rim Country holiday, charity events abound in 2015 From page 1A Swiss Village Christmas Lighting

Swiss Village Annual Christmas Lighting Tradition will kick off on Nov. 27 and 28. This year that includes a full carnival in the northern Swiss Village area with rides, vendors and giveaways. And of course the jolly old elf himself — Santa Claus — will make an appearance just in advance of the lighting ceremony.

There will also be roaming entertainment such as magicians, face painters, Christmas carolers and more — among these will be members of the Payson Choral Society.

Each business will have some free giveaways and some crafts for kids to participate in set up in front of their locations. Merchants will also have Christmas trees decorated and then given to families in need at the end of the event.

You can obtain an application online at http://paysonrimcountry.com/ Activities/Special-Events/Electric-LightParade, and deliver to the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism office at 1000 W. Country Club.

Salute to ranching

The Gila County Cattle Growers will salute ranching with a Holiday DinnerDance and Auction Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 E. Fairgrounds Road, Globe. Enjoy a sumptuous rib eye steak dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dance and auction at 7 p.m., with live music by Moonshine Mafia. Make dinner reservations by Nov. 30 at the Globe-Miami

Payson Light Parade deadlines

The Town of Payson’s annual Electric Light Parade is at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 on Historic Main Street.

The deadline for entries has been extended to Saturday, Nov. 28. The theme of the parade is “A Christmas Story.”

This event transforms Historic Main Street in Payson into a magical holiday wonderland. Entry fees: vehicle towed entry $30; any motorized vehicle (single vehicle) $20; walking participant $15.

For questions contact Kaprice Bachtell at kbachtell@paysonaz.gov or call 928474-5242, extension 7.

Carol’s Cookie Sale

Carol’s Cookie Sale, presented by the Ladies of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec, 5 in the parish hall, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson.

The community is invited to walk among the goodie-laden tables, selecting their own assortment of homemade cookies and candies to take home in a decorative tin. The proceeds support Rim Country children, youth and women. For more information, please contact Sue Becker, 928-595-4123.

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A Buddy Holly Christmas

Help Dueker Ranch, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, raise funds to continue its work as a therapeutic horse riding center in Star Valley, by attending its “A Buddy Holly Christmas” Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Payson High School Auditorium.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the concert by Todd Meredith and The RaveOns from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission is $15 per person and tickets are available at: Bob’s Western Wear, 605. S. Beeline Highway; Crosswinds Restaurant, 800 W. Airport Rd., Payson; Miss Fitz 260 Café, 803 E. Highway 260, Payson; Payson Wireless, 716-A N. Beeline Highway, Payson; Scoops Ice Cream & Espresso, 201 W. Main St., Ste. H, Payson; and Western Village, 1104 S. Beeline Highway, Payson.

to attend in their own “Renaissance” style costumes.

Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1360 N, Broad St., Globe, or call 928-425-4495.

Renaissance Christmas Feaste

Mount Cross is going back to the Renaissance for a special Christmas program at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6 in the log building on the church property.

The Royal Renaissance Singers will be featured with support from a few of the church’s staff and congregation.

The evening will transport guests to Renaissance England with period costumes, music, Merlin the Magician, and a five-course repast of roast pork, roast beef, cheeses, buttered squash soup, appetizers and dessert.

The featured singers are from Valley area churches and organized in 1980 to dedicate themselves to the presentation of music and dance from the time of Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth.

The cost is $20 per person by Dec. 1.

To get a ticket reserved, call Mount Cross Lutheran Church at 928-474-2552 or pick up at the church office, 601 E. Highway 260, between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Guests are encouraged

The 11th Annual “Light the Rim” Contest entries are due by 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the chamber or Payson Roundup office. Judging takes place the evenings of Dec. 14 and 15, with winners announced Dec. 18.

Prizes include: $250, first; $150, second; $100, third; plus gifts to all finalists who participate in the program.

For questions call Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, 928-474-4515.

around the Rim Country. Once again, the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree will be at National Bank of Arizona, 804 S. Beeline Highway.

The “Angel” tags on the tree are supplied by area social services and the public schools. “Santas” for the “Angels” are invited to come into the bank take a tag and purchase the items requested for the child. Details will be on the tag.

Another “Angel Tree” is planned at Chris Walsh’s Edward Jones office, 411 S. Beeline Highway, Suite B, Payson.

“Santas” for this “Angel Tree” are invited to help less fortunate seniors in the community or the children passing through the Time

Payson Choral Society

The Payson Choral Society’s Christmas presentation of “Christmas Traditions,” directed by Daria Mason with accompaniment

by Gail Gorry and Sue Becker, comes to the Payson High School Auditorium Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13.

Performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m., Sunday.

Concert tickets are $10 at the door or $8 if purchased in advance. Children and students admitted free.

Proceeds from the concerts provide musical scholarships to middle school and high school students. For information call John Landino, 928-468-0023 Gift trees

Several “gift trees” are springing up

Out Shelter. Stop by during business hours from Friday, Nov. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 16.

A “Senior Angel Christmas Tree” is already up in the Pine Strawberry Thrift Shop. The tags on the tree are “gift guides” for some of the area’s seniors, including those that may be residing in care facilities.

Wrapped gifts for this program need to be returned to the thrift shop by Saturday, Dec. 5.

If you know of a senior who needs

some extra love for the holiday, let the folks at the thrift shop know about them by calling 928-476-4633.

Rim Country Fire Angels Toy Drive

In the past, one of the biggest toy drives in the Rim Country has been associated with the very popular Tamales for Toys event.

Unfortunately, the Rim Country Fire Angels cannot produce the tamales for this year’s toy drive due to scheduling conflicts. However the need is still there for toys for children in need, and the group is still asking the public to donate a new unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, for ages 1-15 or make a monetary donation.

Drop off donations — both unwrapped, new toys and monetary contributions — at Fire Station 11 on West Main Street; the Payson Town Hall main lobby or the Payson Community Development office; or Kohl’s Ranch Lodge.

For questions, contact Monica Savage at 928-472-5120.

A Toy Drive Day is planned at the Payson Elks, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12.

Monetary donations can be mailed to Rim Country Fire Angels, 603 E. Hunter Dr., Payson, AZ 85541.

Elks New Year’s Eve event

Tickets are now on sale for the Payson Elks Lodge New Year’s Eve SUPERSTARS! Duets night. Guests will have a choice of prime rib or baked chicken for only $25 per person or $45 for two.

The price includes dinner, show, party favors and champagne toast. This event is open to the public.

Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 23.

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Horton Creek Trail’s soothing trek along photogenic stream

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Keith Morris

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When my editor assigned me to write an outdoor story, I thought, on what?

He suggested hiking one of the area creeks or rivers.

Excellent idea. I take my two rescue dogs hiking daily, but we usually wind up on one of the trails providing access to Monument Peak Trail because it only requires us to open the front door and walk across Moonlight Drive in Star Valley.

It takes time to load my buddies in the car and drive to another trail.

But I’ve been meaning to. I have hiked a few of the PATS trails in the area, but despite my love of creeks, I had not hiked along one of the Rim Country streams. I originally set out for the Tonto Creek Hatchery, where I planned to park as close to the hatchery as possible and head down Tonto Creek.

However, after driving the 18 miles east from Payson on State Route 260 and turning at the sign for the hatchery on Highway 260, I first came upon a parking area for the Derrick and Horton trails.

Since it was already mid-afternoon when we arrived, I decided the sooner we hit Tonto National Forest the better.

I chose Horton Trail. I should have read up on the trail, but hadn’t. The only sign I saw noted it was four miles to the connection to the Highline Trail. My editor said that’s a 50-mile trail, ‘but you don’t have to hike the whole trail.’ Well, that’s good if you want a story anytime in the next year or two, or ever. I doubt I will ever hike 50 miles.

But if I did, I sure would like a good part of it to hug flowing water. Just like Horton Creek Trail.

Now, I wasn’t always sure if I was on Horton Trail or Horton Creek Trail, but it didn’t matter.

It was a trail. The trail veered

maybe 100 yards or so from the creek at times, but there was no doubt that the creek was always there.

That’s because of the sound.

I could always hear the sound of running water.

Water rolling over rocks.

It provides the hiker comfort.

I’m not afraid to admit that my inexperience in the forest has resulted in my getting lost when I couldn’t find the exit off of Cypress Trail a couple of months after moving here.

But it’s hard to get lost walking next to a creek.

Not a creek that often disappears like the one that sometimes graces Cypress Trail.

No, this is a flourishing body of water.

Not only does it offer a soothing sound, but also a glorious view, with numerous spillovers cascading into pools that make for great photo opportunities.

The trail’s named for L.J. Horton, who had a herd of cattle

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he ran in the forest near the creek.

However, in the wild days leading up to the Pleasant Valley War, rustlers roamed virtually unrestrained throughout the region.

Vigilantes none too careful about who they hung eventually curbed the rustlers — but by then L.J. Horton had given up and moved on — leaving his name behind to adorn the trail.

We quickly ran out of time on our first outing. So we returned two days later, intent on finishing the hike — with sufficient time allowed for Bear’s frequent dunkings. He immediately heads into the water anytime we’re hiking near any stream. Heck, he even likes puddles. Bailey’s much more dubious about the wet stuff.

It took two hours to hike the four miles to the first sign we saw on the trail since the trailhead marker. The trail went on for miles more — connecting both to the 50-mile-long Highline Trail, but also climbing up to the top of the Rim and Forest Road 300.

But that requires a 1,000-foot climb — so I figured this served as a destination, although I was still short of the spring that feeds the creek. The spring lies close to the intersection of the Horton Creek Trail and the Highline.

The round trip to the spring is about 17.6 miles, a long day of hiking. If you reach the spring, you can make a loop of the hike by returning to the parking area on the Derrick Trail (#33).

But I’d started late and spent too much time letting Bear splash about in the stream. The four miles to the sign make a pleasant amble, with a steady but not strenuous altitude gain as you meander through the tall ponderosa pines along the four-mile stretch from the trailhead to our turnaround

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The Horton Creek Trail offers a soothing hike along a springfed creek — perfect for dogs and photographers.

You can spend the day on the 17-mile trek to the creek or stop when you run out of light.

spot.

It took us about an hour to cover the four miles downhill back to the car.

I really do need to leave earlier on hikes.

But, in all, we spent about four hours over two days on a trail that now tops my favorites list.

Anyone who loves hiking creeks needs to set aside a few hours to hike Horton Trail.

The trail makes a great jaunt for photographers, thanks to the succession of ledges over which the stream tumbles.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

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.

Moose Lodge events

The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month.

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

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

The lodge is open to members and their guests.

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

Masonic Lodge

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

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

Payson Walkers

The Payson Walkers will depart at 9 a.m. starting Dec. 1 for daily walks which are about an hour in length on sidewalks. For now, the group starts at 8:30 a.m. Departure points are: Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday - Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end) Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Town Hall parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

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

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

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

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

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

International Police Association

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

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

Payson Elks Lodge

Here’s what’s happening at the Payson Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, in the next few days: Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Lodge will be closed in preparation of the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. If anyone can spare an hour or two Wednesday morning to help set up the Lodge for Thanksgiving Day, please show up at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 26 - Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, served 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., open to the public.

Members of the Elks are still taking donations of sweat pants, sweat shirts, t-shirts, socks, slippers and 2016 calendars for our hospitalized veterans for Christmas. Drop these items in the box in the inner lobby of the Lodge.

Tickets for the New Year’s Eve SUPERSTARS! Duets are now on sale at the bar. They are $25 each or two for $45. The dinner features your choice of prime rib or baked chicken. Included are party favors and champagne toast.

Activities at the Pine Senior Dining Room

The following activities are now available at the Senior Dining Room in Pine. The Senior Dining Room is located at the Pine Strawberry Community Center, 3866 N. Highway 87.

Wednesday: Hand & Foot, starts at 9 a.m.; Pinochle, starts at 1 p.m.; Polish Poker, starts at 1 p.m.

Thursday: cancelled for Thanksgiving - Stitch ‘n Time, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Bingo, starts at 1 p.m. the third Thursday of month Friday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge, starts at 1 p.m.

Saturday: Walkers Club, meets at 9 a.m. on the P/S Elementary School Track Monday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: Canasta, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Arts Party, held once a month, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call the P/S Thrift Store at (928) 476-4633.

Soroptimists

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

Anyone interested should con-

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International and human rights activists around the world in writing letters to free prisoners of conscience and help others who are at risk.

Participants write letters, sign post cards and send faxes demanding the release of individuals who have been unjustly incarcerated, and send letters of support to individuals whose basic human rights have been grossly violated.

Join the group anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. Refreshments will be served. It only takes 10 minutes to write a letter and change a life. For information about the Write-a-Thon or how you can join the Payson chapter of Amnesty, contact Penny at (928) 978-1268.

Payson Ostomy Support Group

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The Ladies of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, represented by Sue Becker, recently presented an $800 donation to Richard Crowe, coordinator for the Community Presbyterian Church’s food bank. It is one of several local charities supported by the Episcopal Ladies’ group as part of their ongoing outreach effort. Donations for this important community service may be sent to Community Presbyterian Church Deacon’s Pantry, 800 W. Main St., Payson, AZ, 85541. All donations are tax deductible.

tact Jean Oliver, (928) 474-6167; or Audrey Wilson. (928) 468-3108.

HAM group issues invitation Amateur Radio Operators (HAMS) and any who are interested in becoming a HAM operator are encouraged to join Tonto Amateur Radio Association (TARA) the second Saturday of each month.

The group meets at the Payson Library Community Room at 9 a.m. for a business meeting and a program of interest. There is also a meeting the last Saturday of each month for a breakfast and socialization.

Club members participate in community projects and are known for providing emergency communications during natural disasters. Please see the website for more information: www.TontoRadio.org.

Trail work Volunteers with the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee will be doing maintenance on the Bearfoot Trail Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet in the parking lot of the LDS Church on the corner of Highway 87 and Pine Creek Canyon Road. Bring lunch/snacks/water.

In case of inclement weather, the work will be rescheduled.

Tai Chi and Qigong

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

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

Radio control car/truck enthusiasts wanted

If you are a r/c (radio control) car or truck enthusiast then you are invited to a get-together at 3 p.m. this and every Sunday at the Payson Multi Event Center, north side of the warm-up arena.

Meet fellow enthusiasts and try your skills and your rig’s ability on one of several courses that will be set.

Being there will answer most questions, but if you have them, call (928) 978-2365.

Amnesty Write-a-thon

The members of Payson Amnesty International invite Rim residents and visitors to participate in the annual Global Write-a-thon, Saturday, Dec. 5, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Payson Public Library.

Payson Amnesty Join

The next meeting for the Payson Ostomy Support Group is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10. The support group meets at Payson Care Center.

This group meets monthly and is intended for individuals who have colostomies, ileostomies, or urostomies; or those who are preparing for these procedures.

For more information, please contact Jason at (928) 474-6896.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help others recover from alcoholism. For more information on local meetings, call 928474-3620.

Alanon/Alateen

Alanon meets: Monday at 6 p.m., St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Payson; Wednesday at 1 p.m., Southern Baptist Church, Star Valley. For information call Kali at (503) 354-4402.

Alateen meets: Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, Payson. For information call Helen at (928) 978-6424.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a group for those with hurts, habits and hangups. Celebrate God’s healing power through eight recovery principles and Christ-centered 12 steps. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain Bible Church. For more information, call (928) 472-7800.

Rim Country CoDA

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step fellowship of women and men whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self discovery — learning to love ourselves.

Meeting time is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Philip’s Catholic Church (education building

to right of church), 511 S. St. Phillips St. For more information, contact Sharon (480) 244-1393 or Diane (928) 468-1852.

Christ-Centered Recovery

Christ-Centered Recovery group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Calvary Chapel, 1103 N. Beeline Highway.

The group uses a faith-based discipleship program called One Step to Freedom. The purpose is more than to merely free dependent persons from their dependency on drugs, alcohol, or other substances, including overeating or gambling; it is also designed to bring people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

This is done by breaking down the strongholds that have kept members chained to an unproductive and destructive lifestyle. Child care is provided.

Call (928) 468-0801 for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous

Drug problem? If you think you may have a problem with drugs, give yourself a break. There is a way out, with the help of other recovering addicts in Narcotics Anonymous. We have been there.

Rim Recovery: Thursday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., 107 E. Airline Dr. (Steps House – directly behind old batting cages).

Recovery in the Pines: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 p.m. at 213 S. Colcord, Room 213, in rear, off Ash Street (Payson Community Kids building).

Before you use again, please call Bill N. at 928-978-8001 or Annie W. at 480-341-3264; NA East Valley Area HELPLINE 480-897-4636; Arizona NA website: www.arizona-na.org.

Rim Country Corvettes

Rim Country Corvettes is not a formal club with meetings, dues, etc.

It is a group of Corvette owners from the Rim Country who enjoy driving their special cars and meeting new Corvette owners with the same interests.

There is a monthly run that members are alerted to via the Internet, with a meeting location in Payson and other details.

Anyone interested in joining this group can contact organizers via e-mail: Don and Jeannie McLaughlin, djmack1@npgcable.com or Bill and Marilynn Berggrenn, ienjoy@npgcable.com. Send your name, address, phone number, year of Corvette and e-mail address.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds local meetings

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

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Ray Smith 928-970-0132 or 928-363-1014 Firewood for Sale: Juniper, oak & Mesquite, $300.per cord, Split, Delivered, and Stacked! Nick 480-669-9756

2011 Honda Rincon 680 Great condition, runs like new. LOW MILES-348. Winch/tow $8000 OBO 530-409-3518

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Powell Place Senior Living is now hiring CAREGIVERS, in addition to a COOK and a WEEKEND HOUSEKEEPER.

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MOTORCYCLE for Sale: 1999 Honda Goldwing GL-1500SE w/Trike Conversion Kit, Matching Trailer, Spectial Edition, Honda’s 50th Anniversary Year, Color (Pearl Mint Green), Lots of Extra’s for all the details, Asking $9995. call Nick 602-373-0910 after 6pm

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NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. Kathleen Kincannon has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on November 4, 2015 2. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claim within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

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

LAW OFFICES OF JO E L L E N VORK, PLLC Date: November 4, 2015 /s/ Jo Ellen Vork, Jo Ellen Vork, Attorney for Personal Representative By: /s/ Melissa Sotelo, Melissa Sotelo, Paralegal for Jo Ellen Vork 15964: 11/3, 11/20, 11/17, 11/24/2015: TS No. 2015-00737-AZ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/31/2007 and recorded on 08/08/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-013399, Book —- Page —and rerecorded on as in the official records of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501, in Gila County, on 01/05/2016 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: LOT 40, OF COLCORD MOUNTAIN HOMESITES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 194.

Purported Street Address: 173 SOUTH BLACKFOOT ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 303-19-040 Original Principal Balance: $ 139,800.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2008-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2008-1 c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1661 Worthington Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: JEFFERY T DANIELS, 173 South Blackfoot Road, Payson, AZ 85541 Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc., Northpark Town Center 1000 Abernathy Rd NE; Bldg 400, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30328 (866) 960-8299 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (866) 960-8299 W e b s i t e : http://www.altisource.com/Mortgag eServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx Western Progressive - Arizona,

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LEGAL NOTICES Inc. DATED: 9/16/2015 Chelsea Jackson Trustee Sale Assistant The successor trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee’s capacity as an Escrow Agent as required by A.R.S. § 33-803 (A)(6). The successor trustee’s regulator is the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions.

STATE OF Georgia COUNTY OF Fulton On 9/16/2015, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Chelsea Jackson, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal. /s/ Laterrika Thompkins NOTARY PUBLIC Georgia, Fulton County Expires July 22, 2016 15966: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2015: Trustee’s Sale No.: 090022.02300 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale And Notification Of Disposition Of Personal Property Recorded: 10/20/2015 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under the Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents (the “4th Deed of Trust”), recorded on November 12, 2009, at Fee No. 2009-013583, in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona: See Exhibit “A” Attached 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 The Sale will be made at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, in Globe, Gila County, Arizona, on January 20, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. of said day. The sale will be made for cash or other form satisfactory to the Trustee (payable pursuant to A.R.S. §§33-810 and -811), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, quiet enjoyment, condition of the trust property, condition or location of personal property, encumbrances, or any other matter, to pay, in full or in part, the remaining principal sum of the notes and other obligations secured by the 4th Deed of Trust. The 4th Deed of Trust and/or the Beneficiary provide the following information concerning the trust property, the 4th Deed of Trust, and the Trustee’s Sale: Street address or identifiable location of the trust property: 803 W. Longhorn, No. 3 Payson, Arizona 85541 Tax parcel number: 304-73-007 Principal balance of promissory note shown on 4th Deed of Trust: $33,000.00 Name and address of current Beneficiary: Payson Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. P.O. Box 1131 Payson, Arizona 85547 Name and address of current Trustee: Scott A. Klundt, Esq. Quarles & Brady LLP Two North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2391 Telephone No. 602-229-5200 For information contact: Elizabeth A. Hibbs 602-230-5531 Manner of Trustee Qualification: Member of the State Bar of Arizona; A.R.S. §33-803(A)(2) Name and address of original Trustor as shown on 4th Deed of Trust: Emily J. Morton 803 W. Longhorn, No. 3 Payson, Arizona 85541 Name of current record owner and/or successor of record to the original Trustor, if different than above: Same This sale will not exhaust the power of sale contained in the 4th Deed of Trust as to any remaining property encumbered by the 4th Deed of Trust described above, which may, at

LEGAL NOTICES the Beneficiary’s option, be sold in one or more subsequent sale proceedings. The recordation of this Notice does not constitute an election to proceed against any collateral, or to pursue any given remedy, to the exclusion of any other collateral or remedy. The Trustee and the Beneficiary hereby expressly reserve the right, without impairing the effectiveness of this sale, to conduct one or more further judicial or nonjudicial sales of any of the Beneficiary’s collateral if considered necessary or advisable to foreclose out the interests of other parties who may claim to have an interest in any portion of the Beneficiary’s collateral or to otherwise clear or perfect title to any portion of or interest in the collateral. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §1692E(11), please be advised that this communication is from a debt collector. Dated this 12th day of October, 2015. /s/ Scott A. Klundt, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, Trustee State Of Arizona ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) Subscribed And Sworn To before me this 12th day of October, 2015,

by Scott A. Klundt, who is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as Trustee. Additional signers of this document are: None. /s/ Debra A. Lindsey Notary Public My Commission Expires: Oct. 20, 2016 Exhibit “A” Unit 7, Longhorn Condominiums, according to Map No. 779A-779D. Certificate of Correction recorded April 16, 2008, in Fee No. 2008-005383 and Amended in Map No. 801A-801D, records of Gila County, Arizona.

Together with an undivided interest in and to the common areas.

Together with all buildings, improvements and fixtures thereon or hereinafter erected thereon, and together with leases, rents, issues, profits, or income therefrom.

15968: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2015: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-04818 Brooks Title No: 21503922 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 08/26/2011 as Document No. 2011-009592 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on January 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Lot 62, CRESTLINE TERRACE, UNIT 3, according to Map No. 274, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 1206 E Crestwood Drive Globe, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel No.: 205-28-062 2 and as purported on DOT00406521 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

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

LEGAL NOTICES Original Principal Balance: $121,095.00 Original Trustor: James C Brooks, single man 1206 E Crestwood Drive, Globe, AZ 85501 Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Care of / Servicer JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602)255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4547897 11/03/2015, 11/10/2015, 11/17/2015, 11/24/2015 15969: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2015: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTI OF GILA RUTZ PROPERTIES, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. PETER CARLSON and SABRINA CARLSON, husband and wife; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., an Arizona corporation; PORTAL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, and Arizona non-profit corporation; PINE-STRAWBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; JOHN DOES I-X; XYZ PARTNERSHIPS I-Z; UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ANY DECEASED DEFENDANTS, I-X; PARTIES IN POSSESSION I-X; SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ASSIGNS, I-X; GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, I-X. NO: CV201500082 SUMMONS THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO DEFENDANT PETER CARLSON and SABRINA CARLSON, husband and wife YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend, within the time applicable, in this action in this court. If served within Arizona, you appear and defend within 20 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. Where process is served upon the Arizona Director or Insurance as an insurer’s attorney to receive service of legal process against it in this state, the insurer shall not be required to appear, answer to plead until expiration of 40 days after date of such service upon the Director. Service by registered or certified mail within the State of Arizona is complete 30 days after the date of receipt by the party being served.

Service by publication is complete 30 days after the date of first publication. Direct service is complete when made. Service upon the Arizona Motor Vehicle Superintendent is complete 30 days after filing the Affidavit of Compliance and return receipt or Officer’s Return, RCP 4; ARS Sections 20-222, 28-502, 28-503.

Copies of the pleadings filed herein may be obtained by contacting the Clerk of the Superior Court, Gila County, located at 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in case of your failure to appear and defend within the time applicable, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY PERTIES AT LEAST THREE JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULED COURT PROCEEDING. YOU ARE CAUTIONED that in order to appear and defend you must file an Answer or proper response in writing with the Clerk of the Court, accompanied by the necessary filing fee, within the time required, and you are required to serve a copy of any Answer or response upon the Plaintiff’s attorney. RCP 10(d); ARS Section 12-311, RCP 5.

The name and address of Plaintiff’s attorneys are: Shawn C. White, Frederick C. Horn STERNFELS & WHITE, P.L.L.C., 16803 E. Palisades Blvd., Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268.

SIGNE3D AND SEALED THIS DATE: April 13, 2015 By: Clerk (illegible) 15973: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/2015; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-05389 McCarthy Title No: 21404503 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 10/23/2006 as Document No. 2006-018150 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BE-

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES LIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on January 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811).

The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Lot 68, LAKE ROOSEVELT GARDENS WEST UNIT TWO, according to Map No. 424, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 386 South Mulberry Drive Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 Tax Parcel No.: 201-15-085 3 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

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

Original Principal Balance: $154,400.00 Original Trustor: Charlene McCarthy, a single woman 386 South Mulberry Drive, Tonto Basin, Arizona 85553 Current Beneficiary: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee on behalf of the certificateholders of the HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2007-HE2 Care of / Servicer Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4415 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4548039 11/10/2015, 11/17/2015, 11/24/2015, 12/01/2015 15975: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/2015: TS No. AZ05000655-13-2 APN 102-23-020 TO No. 150239011-AZ-VOO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated June 7, 2010 and recorded on June 22, 2010 as Instrument No. 2010-006667 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona.

NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501

LEGAL NOTICES on December 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7369 E ALAMO WAY, GLOBE, AZ 85501-5047 PARCEL NO. 1: THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF HOMESTEAD ENTRY SURVEY NO. 103, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN CORNER NO.4 AND CORNER NO. 5 OF H.E.S. NO. 103, A DISTANCE OF 161.75 FEET FROM CORNER NO.4; THENCE SOUTH 86 WEST ALONG SAID BOUNDARY LINE 232.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 54 EAST 274.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 58 46 EAST 211.51 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 54 WEST 142.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT BEGINNING AT A POINT ON LINE 5-4 OF SAID H.E.S. NO. 103, A DISTANCE OF SOUTH 86 WEST 393.76 FEET FROM CORNER NO.4 OF SAID H.E.S.; THENCE NORTH 21 54 EAST 116.07 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44 56 EAST 118.39 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 27 34 EAST, 17.48 FEET TO A POINT ON LINE 4-5 OF SAID H.E.S. NO. 103; THENCE SOUTH 86 WEST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; (BEING A PORTION OF LAND SITUATED IN H.E.S. NO. 103 CONVEYED TO CHARLES WITHERS AND OLA WITHERS, HIS WIFE, IN THAT CERTAIN DEED RECORDED IN DOCKET 154, PAGE 131, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA); AND EXCEPT 35 FEET OF LAND SITUATE IN GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: EXTENDED NORTH OF TED C. WATSONS SURVEYED LINE C, 103 35 FEET NORTH ON A.J. STRIPLINGS PORTION OF OR WITHIN 103, EXTENDING FROM END FENCE EAST TO CREEK BED AND EXTENDING WEST TO FENCE THAT ENCLOSED THE SURVEYED ACRES OF A.J. STRIPLING, (BEING PORTION SOLD UNDER AGREEMENT RECORDED APRIL 14, 1962, IN DOCKET 136, PAGE 99, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA). APN: 102-23-020 Original Principal Balance $184,200.00 Name and Address of original Trustor ALLEN WEIMER, AND SPRING WEIMER, HUSBAND AND WIFE 7369 E ALAMO WAY, GLOBE, AZ 85501-5047 Name and Address of the Beneficiary Ditech Financial LLC formerly known as Green Tree Servicing LLC c/o Ditech Financial LLC 7360 S. KYRENE ROAD TEMPE, AZ 85283 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale.

The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. Date: September 14, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMA-

LEGAL NOTICES TION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766. Order no.

AZ15-000878-1, Pub Dates, 11/10/2015, 11/17/2015, 11/24/2015, 12/01/2015.

15977: 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2015; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-40870 Quesada Title No: 21504277 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 06/01/2010 as Document No. 2010-005805 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on February 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811).

The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: All that parcel of land in City of, Gila County, State of Arizona, being known and designated as Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10) of Block Four (4), PAYSON TOWNSITE, according to Map No. 64, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 709 W Rim View Road Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 304-06-077A 3 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

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

Original Principal Balance:

LEGAL NOTICES $292,500.00 Original Trustor: Isabel Rodriguez Quesada 709 W Rim View Road, Payson, AZ 85541 Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Care of / Servicer Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc 3476 Stateview Boulevard, MAC #X7801- 014 Fort Mill, SC 29715 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-0035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4549633 11/17/2015, 11/24/2015, 12/01/2015, 12/08/2015 15979: 11/17, 11/24/2015, 12/1, 12/8/2016: Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 10/13/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-689197-BF Order No. : 150260648-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/29/2010 and recorded 6/14/2010 as Instrument 2010-006334 , 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: Sale Date and Time: 1/20/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: PARCEL NO. 1: THE SURFACE AND GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 200 FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PART OF BLOCK 13, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS TOWNSITE, OFFICIAL PLAT NO 31, GILA COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PARCEL HAVING A BOUNDARY MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING FOR A TIE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT LYING A 3/5 INCH STEEL PIN MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 13, OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS TOWNSITE, OFFICIAL PLAT NO. 31, GILA COUNTY RECORDS, FROM WHICH POINT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TOWNSITE BEARS SOUTH 48 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST, 660.28 FEET DISTANT; THENCE 96.62 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 276.97 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 13 SECONDS AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 77 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 40 SECONDS EAST, 96.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 113.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF BLOCK 13; THENCE

LEGAL NOTICES NORTH 73 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST, 46.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 56.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 13; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST, 108.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO.2: THE NORTHERLY 15 FEET OF PRINCE STREET LYING BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 4, BLOCK l3, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 31, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 680 SNELL AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-18-022E Original Principal Balance: $86,487.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, NA C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): JANICE E NEELY, A MARRIED PERSON 680 SNELL AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-15-689197-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-689197-BF Dated: 10/9/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Martha Sanchez, 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 10/9/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Martha Sanchez, who

Order: 10078663 Cust: -Town Of Star Valley Class: Public Notices Size: 3.00 X 4.00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF STAR VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION of the Town of Star Valley will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at Star Valley Town Hall, 3675 E. Highway 260, Star Valley, Arizona, to consider the following: CASE NO: CUP 15-02; CONNIE L. AGNES, the applicant.

The location of the property is 423 Valley Road, Star Valley, AZ 85541.

The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 302-55-001J, Star Valley, AZ. The property is currently zoned Transitional Residential (TR).

The application is for a Conditional Use Permit to use the subject property as a horse rescue subsidized by limited boarding services, and allow the number of horses on the property to be no more than 24 at any one time.

Information regarding this request may be obtained by contacting the Town of Star Valley, 3675 East Highway 260, Star Valley, Arizona. 85541, telephone (928) 472-7752.

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LEGAL NOTICES proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0095284 11/17/2015 11/24/2015 12/1/2015 12/8/2015 15980: 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2015; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 10/9/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-673947-AB Order No. : 733-1500831-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/13/2007 and recorded 2/21/2007 as Instrument

LEGAL NOTICES 2007-002944 , 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: Sale Date and Time: 1/19/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 19, of Revised Map Miami Map No. 1, according to the plat of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map(s) No. 66; Except all metals, ores, minerals and mineral bearing earth and rock as reserved in Deed recorded in Book 58 of Deeds to Real Estate, Page 82, records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Street Address: 4223 COPPER STREET, CLAYPOOL, AZ 85532 Tax Parcel Num-

LEGAL NOTICES ber: 206-02-057 9 Original Principal Balance: $79,900.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC C/O Nationstar Mortgage LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Boulevard Coppell, TX 75019 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): Thomas P. Schaffner and Susan M. Schaffner, husband and wife, as community property with right of survivorship PO BOX 2413, CLAYPOOL, AZ 85532 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-15-673947-AB 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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-673947-AB Dated: 10/7/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Long Do, 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 10/7/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Long Do, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose

LEGAL NOTICES name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0095262 11/17/2015 11/24/2015 12/1/2015 12/8/2015 15984: 11/17, 11/20, 11/24/2015 NOTICE (of Publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR: 1. Name:JLC ENTERPRISES, LLC File No. L20434932 II. The address of the registered office located in Gila County, Arizona and principal place of business is 342 West H Bar Ranch Road, Payson, Arizona 85441.

III. The name and address of the

LEGAL NOTICES initial statutory agent of the Company is Jeri L. Chilson, 342 West H Bar Ranch Road, Payson, Arizona, 85541.

(A) The management of the Company is reserved to the Manager.

The manager of the Company is Jeri L. Chilson, 342 West H Bar Ranch Road, Payson, Arizona 85541.

The member, Vantage for the Jeri L. Chilson Traditional benefit of Individual Retirement Account, 20860 North Tatum Blvd, Suite 240, Phoenix, Arizona 85050 owns 100% of the interest in the capital or profits of the company.

15986 11/20, 11/24, 11/27 Notice Of Publication Articles Of Organization Have Been Filed In The Office Of The Arizona Corporation Commission For Name: SLS Contracting LLC. L-20-45410-2. II The address of registered office is: 1102 N William Tell Circle, Payson AZ 85541.

The name and address of the Statutory Agent is: National Contractor Services Corporation, 1010 E Jefferson St Phoenix AZ 85034. III Management of limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jonathan Mark Lucero, 1102

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LEGAL NOTICES N William Tell Circle, Payson AZ 85541, member; Laura Anne Sparks, 1102 N William Tell Circle, Payson AZ 85541, member.

15987 11/20,11/24, 11/27/2015 NOTICE (for publication) Articles of Organization have been filed in the office of the Arizona Corporation Commission for: I. Name: TRANSATLANTIC HOLDINGS, LLC #L-2041889-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1002 North Geneva Circle, Payson, AZ 85541 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Carlos Castro Esq. 1100 E. Washington St. #200 Phoenix, AZ 85034 A. (x) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are; Steven S. Bunch, 1002 N. Geneva 15989 11/20, 11/24, 11/27/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY in the Matter of The Estate of Jody John Janssen (X) an Adult Case Number

LEGAL NOTICES PB201400111 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFOMRAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFOMRAL APPOINTMENT OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Barton has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on 11/24/2014. Address: 615 W. Main St Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. 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. 3.NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 615 W. Main St. Suite C, Payson, AZ 85541 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors DATED: 1/17/15 Jo Ellen Vork Attorney for Jody John Janssen Estate

JUMBO CROSSWORD L-IMINATION ACROSS 1 Start for legal or chute 5 Dame Nellie of opera 10 Dems’ rival political gp.

13 B flat’s equivalent 19 Portent 20 Diarist Nin 21 “No --, ands or buts!”

22 Person ogling 23 Escorted one’s rival?

26 Lemon-lime soft drink 27 Wipe the slate clean 28 Stand in an art studio 29 Saint -- (Caribbean island) 31 Ending for dull or drunk 32 Border 33 Dress in Goa 35 Weekend time spent with pals?

38 Luau strings, for short 40 Large, red apple variety 43 “Be quiet!”

44 Actors in a film featuring church ministers?

46 Position 49 Ticked (off) 50 “-- takers?”

51 Nasal partition 53 Moray, say 55 One-named flamenco entertainer 58 Rowdydow 60 Cry to comic Sales when he’s losing his grip?

65 With 66-Across, drudge’s routine 66 See 65-Across 68 Army post 69 More audacious 70 “-- ask is that ...”

72 Laryngitic pigeon’s comment?

75 Positive ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE

76 Sir Walter Scott novel 78 Muhammad and Laila of the ring 79 -- cava 81 Soldier of Seoul 82 Situation when a fuel gauge is at 50%?

84 Balking beast 85 “Oro y --” (motto of Montana) 87 Prefix with cyclist 88 Got old due to excess 90 “-- always say ...”

91 Address for a lady 94 1976-81 sketch show 95 Watch over a 787?

101 As a group 104 One making an attempt 106 Tech caller 107 Walk with no lights on?

110 Tax doc. whizzes 112 Plains tribe 113 Mouthwash bottle abbr.

114 Did autumn yard work 115 Peter & Gordon’s “-Pieces” 118 Loft 120 Species-crossing 122 Things that a drum-playing lush has?

125 Like sweethearts 126 Stooge name 127 Like many shiny floors 128 Impressionist 129 Seesaw 130 Quit delaying 131 Veil wearer 132 Contradict DOWN 1 Turn on, as a PC 2 Unfinished Kafka novel 3 Dubs differently 4 Picnic pests 5 -- tai 6 -- -coated tablet 7 Tourist town on Maui 8 Small pieces 9 Tennis great Arthur 10 JPEG alternative 11 Long past 12 False: Prefix 13 Town in central Italy 14 Capital of Minnesota 15 Laugh sound 16 Daughter of King Minos 17 Outline again 18 Chemically colored in advance

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24 Actor Studi 25 Exile isle 30 Saclike body growth 34 Out of whack 36 Parvenus 37 Bottom-line red ink 39 With 57-Down, map book for an astronomer 41 Old filling station name 42 Beatified Fr. woman 45 -- about (roughly) 47 -- del Este, Uruguay 48 Texter’s “Holy cow!”

52 In a fake way 53 2001 bankruptcy company 54 Juan’s “that” 55 Jenny -56 Turkish confection 57 See 39-Down 58 Emeril Lagasse’s “There’s -- in My Soup!”

59 Narc hirer 61 Clarinets’ kin 62 “Star Trek” lieutenant 63 Politico Ross 64 California city on I-5 67 Garlic mayo 68 Toppled 71 Barbaric 73 Bank safe

74 Rite Aid rival 77 -- Solo 80 Lhasa -83 TV watchdog 84 1998 Sarah McLachlan song 86 Stead 89 911 gp.

90 “-- -Ca-Dabra” (1974 song) 91 Blockbuster 92 Pain reliever 93 Genial 94 Try to find 96 Big Apple cab words 97 Testified under oath, old-style 98 Uranium 235, for one 99 Web habitue 100 Food store 102 Try hard 103 Parasol, e.g.

105 Short parody 108 Skin: Prefix 109 -- committee 111 Religious day of rest: Abbr.

116 41st U.S. pres.

117 Actor Epps 119 Frog cousin 121 Go to seed 123 To this point 124 34th U.S. pres.

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Payson Roundup OUTDOORS Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Keith Morris/Roundup

Horton Creek cascades over a series of ledges of Kaibab Limestone, serving as the soothing background to a hike up the Horton Springs Trail. You can turn the hike into a 17-mile loop with 1,100 feet of elevation gain or amble up the creek for as long as the light lasts.

Horton Creek Trail From page 1B stones also found at a certain depth in the Grand Canyon.

The Coconino Sandstone was laid down 260 million years ago in a vast desert that covered much of the American Southwest. You can see it in the face of the Mogollon Rim as a lighter band of stone, with the wind-stirred ripples of ancient sand dunes frozen into its surface. Sometimes, you can find the footprints of creatures that came before the dinosaurs preserved in that fossilized surface.

The Supai Group limestones are dominated here by the Kaibab Limestone and Toroweap Formation, which everywhere overlies the Coconino Sandstone. The 300-500-thick layer of Kaibab Limestone dates back some 250 to 300 million years, when the continents of the world were gathered into the Pangaea supercontinent and the Southwest was covered by a vast inland sea. The fine-grained, even layers of the limestone are made from the skeletons of microscopic animals that lived in that ancient inland sea. As the sediments that would eventually form the Kaibab Limestone accumulated, the ancestors of the mammals, turtles and dinosaurs all begin to proliferate and differentiate. The period ended with the largest mass extinction in the Earth’s history, as Pangea broke up and 90 percent of marine species and 70 percent of land-dwelling species vanished.

It took 30 million years for life to recover on land, leading then to the age of the dinosaurs.

People have lived here for some 5,000 years, although they’ve left few traces — moving on like Horton himself to seek a better living.

I plan to return. I’d like to hike deeper into the forest there, perhaps head up the Highline Trail for a few miles. I’d like to go farther than that (just probably not 50 miles) but don’t think I can go much farther and be able to walk out the same day. Maybe it’ll require camping out and spending a few days out there.

I’ll let you know.