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Competition, transportation drive up gas prices Average price/gallon Payson – $2.89 Prescott – $2.81 Phoenix – $2.57 Tucson – $2.54 Flagstaff – $2.96 Statewide – $2.65 National – $2.72

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answers. While the cost of crude oil is a major component, other factors include supply and demand, local competition, the cost to truck gas to the area and traffic patterns, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Recently, crude oil prices have plunged, but prices at the pump have lagged behind — especially in rural areas of the state.

Ron Taylor, who owns Taylor’s gas station in Pine as well as four stations in the Valley, said suppliers are still trying to sell gasoline they bought at much higher prices. They have to sell off that inventory of expensive gas before

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

As gas prices steadily fall elsewhere, the cost per gallon in Rim Country remains high and that’s frustrating drivers.

The Roundup has received more Letters to the Editor and phone calls about gas prices than any other single topic in recent months.

Many question why gas is 50 cents higher in Payson than parts of the Valley and nearly 20 cents higher than the national average.

Unfortunately, experts can offer no simple

they drop the cost on the cheaper supplies.

While the Arizona Attorney General’s Office monitors gasoline prices, no agency regulates prices and no laws prohibit price gouging.

Absent evidence of fraud, collusion or other anticompetitive behavior, the Attorney General’s Office will not take action against retailers who charge what they think the market will bear.

Valerie Vinyard, with AAA Arizona, said transportation costs and local competition have a big impact on gas prices.

• See Arizona gas prices, page 2A

Gas facts • It takes a shipment of gasoline seven days to travel from California to Phoenix and six days from Texas to Phoenix.

• Cost breakdown: Taxes: 13 percent Distribution: 15 percent Refining: 8 percent Crude oil: 63 percent

Slip sliding away: Rash of accidents block highways Two-car pileup in Star Valley by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A 23-year-old Payson man is expected to survive a Wednesday night vehicle accident, police say.

Police suspect alcohol may have played a role in the accident, which closed Highway 260 for more than three hours and sent two people to the hospital.

Trent Sparks, 23, was heading eastbound on 260 in a white three-quarter ton Dodge pickup at 4:30 p.m. when he lost control just outside the Chaparral Pines turn and swerved into the oncoming lanes of traffic. Sparks’ pickup struck the right front corner of a white one-ton Dodge pickup driven by 63-year-old Rodger Dahozy.

Sparks’ pickup careened off the highway, striking several trees

• See Accidents, page 8A

Alexis Bechman/Roundup

Alcohol may have played a role in a two-car crash that closed Highway 260 near Star Valley on Wednesday. Weather played a role in a slew of other accidents on Rim Country roadways this week.

School superintendent isn’t counting on state payments by

Payson district relies on override to avert more cuts

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

Arizona courts have repeatedly ruled that the state must make inflation adjustment payments to schools in accordance with the 2001 passage of Proposition 301, but Payson Unified School District (PUSD) Superintendent Greg Wyman has little hope of seeing that money.

Meanwhile, Governor-elect Doug Ducey vows despite a developing budget shortfall, he will not raise taxes — although he has also softened his

position on a further appeal of the court’s rulings on the school inflation adjustment.

Schools have reeled under constant state budget cuts for the last few years.

Since 2008, the state has cut per-pupil funding by 17.5 percent according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities — the third deepest cuts in the nation behind Oklahoma and Alabama.

In a presentation to members of the Rim Country Regional Chamber

of Commerce, Wyman discussed the future of school budgets.

He said the impending state budget crisis would at best, flat-line school budgets.

“The state has a heck of a budget crisis,” he said. “New projections are $520 million in the hole this year and possibly $1 billion next year ... the best case scenario is that we’re going to be flat with our budget.”

Wyman said cutting K-12 funding

gives legislators their biggest bang for the buck as education spending takes up 40 percent of the state budget.

The other big-ticket items include prisons and Medicaid — which in Arizona goes under the name Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).

AHCCCS takes up 15 percent of the budget, while the Department of Corrections takes up about 12 percent.

Arizona citizens never expected the

Legislature to deny schools an average yearly inflation adjustment, but that is exactly what has happened since the mid-1990s.

In 2000, taxpayers voted for a proposition that required lawmakers to continue inflation payments.

They didn’t, according to several state court rulings. The state argued that the Legislature had increased the school budget more than the inflation rate for the entire period, which should compensate for individual years when

• See Superintendent, page 2A

Community, county rally to help homeless residents by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

Teresa McQuerrey/Roundup

The community has rallied behind the residents of the Canal Senior Apartments, shown here on the morning a sprinkler flooded the complex.

Whew.

Just in time.

Canal Senior Apartment residents can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now, with word that enough money has come through to keep the displaced residents in hotel rooms through the end of the year. By then, crews hope to finish repair work on the three-story complex badly damaged Nov. 5 when two sprinkler heads went off to put out a small fire.

Those sprinklers dumped thousands of gallons of water, which seeped through the

walls and ceilings. Crews had to gut four units and the carpeting, Sheetrock and cabinets out of six others. Dozens of other units and the common areas had water damage.

Since then, some three-dozen residents have lived at the Quality Inn while another equal number have found shelter with family or friends.

Joanne Conlin, director of the Payson Senior Center, said she had her first good night’s sleep Wednesday with news the Gila County Board of Supervisors was giving $10,000 to cover the rest of the month’s hotel stays. Donation money had all but run out when the county stepped up with the funds.

“I go to bed praying and I wake up pray-

ing that someone will write that big check,” she said.

Donations have been streaming in since the disaster displaced 64 tenants, mostly low-income, elderly or disabled. More than $83,000 has been donated collectively now by churches, organizations, businesses, government agencies and individuals.

Since bus loads of residents were dropped off at the Senior Center Nov. 5, Conlin and her staff have worked feverishly to feed, clothe and shelter them, although they had no obligation to do so.

Luckily, help poured in. Local churches provided meals, the Salvation Army put up See Community, page 8A

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Alliance board meets again to consider development contract by

Pete Aleshire

roundup editor

The Rim Country Educational Alliance board will meet next Thursday to consider a contract with DCK Global to buy a $4.1 million Forest Service parcel and draw up plans to build a 6,000-student university in Payson, according to Chairman Steve Drury.

All indications suggest a looming confrontation about how to buy the land has largely died down, with the Alliance con-

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tinuing to explore two different options for buying the land.

The proposed contract with DCK Global would call on the developer to arrange financing for some $2.2 million in pre-development design costs and $4.1 million to buy the land.

That contract depends on Arizona State University signing an agreement to operate the campus, starting with a 1,000-student Phase 1.

Drury said relying on financing obtained by DCK would probably delay doing archaeological work and finalizing the sale until after the Arizona Board of Regents can consider ASU’s proposal in early February.

That means the Rim Country Educational Foundation’s offer to buy the land with money advanced by the Mogollon Health Alliance could cut sever-

al months off the acceptable to land purchasing DCK to actually process, said operate a campus.

Drury.

Either way, Drury said if the Alliance in the Foundation January hopes can provide the to conclude an money for the agreement with land purchase ASU to operate “it would be a campus here, wonderful” and complete with that it could dorms and spin“save a couple off facilities like of months.” a research park However, he Alliance Chairman Steve Drury and and conference said the proPayson Mayor Kenny Evans posed contract hotel, a YMCA agreement with recreational DCK could also provide the land pur- facility open to the community and a chase money, but that would in turn commercial shopping area, said Drury. depend on ASU signing an agreement Drury said several potentially

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time-consuming steps remain to finish the process of buying land from the Forest Service.

For instance, Forest Service officials recently said they need to conduct soil testing around an area formerly used as a heliport to make sure the site doesn’t have any contaminants from aircraft fuels that the Environmental Protection Agency would require cleaned up.

The Alliance must also put up $520,000 to guarantee the completion of archaeological excavations and preservation of artifacts. The Alliance has an agreement with AZTEC consulting to do the work for $230,000 — but the Forest Service wanted a higher total cap in case AZTEC finds additional areas that need excavating in the course of the work to

• See Alliance, page 9A

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it didn’t. The court rejected that argument.

Now the courts have ordered the state to pay $317 million in back payments and to immediately include inflation adjustments in future school budgets. The courts could also order the Legislature to pay billions in previously withheld inflation payments.

Wyman said he doesn’t see that happening.

During his presentation, Wyman said many ask the school district to run itself as a business, but he said that is impossible when the Legislature continues to chop funding.

To solve the problem, the state could raise taxes, as Governor Jan Brewer did when she initiated a temporary one-cent sales tax that floated the state through the toughest budgetary years of the recession. Even then, the state didn’t keep pace with inflation in funding K-12 schools.

But governor-elect Ducey has said in numerous interviews that he will stick to his “no new taxes” commitment in order to entice corporations to set up shop in Arizona. Early in the campaign he said he would appeal the inflation ruling.

After his election, he said he would seek a way to at least make the immediate, $317 million payment.

Wyman told the chamber members he feels that starving schools to give cor-

porations added tax breaks represents a short-sighted policy. Ducey in his campaign said he would try to find a way to eliminate Arizona’s relatively low state personal income tax.

During the recession, the Legislature cut Arizona’s corporate tax rate, one of the highest in the nation.

“We’re one of the largest employers in the state and we provide the workforce education for the state,” Wyman said.

Wyman asserted that giving tax breaks to outof-state corporations would not benefit Arizona, but the corporate offices out of state.

Districts have their hands tied when it comes to raising funds. The only option is for them to increase the property tax rate on their local communities — a politically charged solution.

Wyman did praise the community for continuing the district’s override. This surcharge on local property taxes costs the average homeowner about $6 a month, but increases the district’s budget by about 10 percent.

“That guarantees 22 people still have a job,” he said.

With the budget crisis, no new taxes and probably no Proposition 301 money, Wyman said the override will prevent deep cuts. If the Legislature at least keeps school funding steady, the Michele Nelson/Roundup district should manage to avoid significant cuts this PUSD Superintendent Greg Wyman briefed the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce on bleak K-12 budget prospects. year, said Wyman.

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“There is no pipeline in the state so to get it from Phoenix it costs gas to get gas,” she said.

Taylor said he pays around 7 to 8 cents a gallon to truck gas to his Pine station that he doesn’t have to pay in the Valley.

He usually sets his price at or a few cents lower than the local competition.

Competition with nearby gas stations can either help or hurt prices.

In the Valley, for example, gas stations are ubiquitous as Starbucks and have to fight for business, often undercutting nearby competitors to capture buyers. Moreover, Costco and Sam’s Club consistently offer lower prices to cardholders. Taylor said competing on price with the warehouse clubs in the Valley would put him out of business. Instead, he makes sure to set his prices below nearby gas stations.

But gas stations in Payson face less competition on price.

On Thursday, the price in Payson ranged from $2.87 to $2.94. In the Valley, the lowest price was $2.35. The state average price stood at $2.65 and the national price at $2.72.

As an independent dealer, Taylor sets his own prices. Other stations, which offer branded gas, such as Texaco or Shell, don’t have the

same luxury.

For example, Taylor shops three different jobbers (or petroleum marketers) every week before he makes a purchase. A jobber purchases gas from refineries and sells it to retailers. While they usually all have around the same price, sometimes Taylor can shave a few cents off the cost if he buys from Tucson, the Valley or even Las Vegas jobbers. Taylor isn’t boxed into buying from one jobber, unlike oil company owned and operated stores and franchises.

“I try to buy it right so I can offer a better deal on the street,” he said.

He usually manages to stay a few cents lower. When crude oil prices are falling, like they are now, Taylor makes a good profit. But other times, he barely breaks even.

Sometimes, he loses money on gas sales to hang onto his customers.

With Payson’s prices so high, Taylor says he can set his Pine prices 5 cents lower and still make money.

“The competition sets my prices,” he said.

“We have the philosophy: watch what they are doing and beat it.”

Taylor makes the most profit off his Scottsdale location, with both lots of customers and a high profit margin.

In Rim Country, a station that sells a 1,000

gallons a day is doing pretty well. In the Valley, stations typically sell 3,000 to 4,000 gallons a day, he said.

The Roundup contacted the Maverik corporate office for a comment, but had not received one as of press time.

Taylor has owned the station in Pine for 12 years and has been in the gas business since 1969. He started in Ohio and in 1977 moved to Arizona. He ran an Exxon station and then a Mobil station for 25 years before becoming independent.

Next year, Taylor plans to sell Mobil at his Scottsdale location even though it means he won’t be independent anymore. He said Scottsdale residents want to buy branded gasoline and often won’t stop if they don’t see a logo on the canopy.

Big name brands also offer loyalty programs in conjunction with grocery stores that customers find attractive.

In Pine, a brand doesn’t matter as much.

And because he can’t have a canopy due to zoning restrictions, he couldn’t get Mobil gas up here if he wanted.

But Taylor is happy. This time a year ago he was losing money on each pump and had to cut his hours. Today, at least for now, he is making a profit, but that could change quickly if the cost of oil spikes again.

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the parade. Stop by the church, 800 W. Main St., where the Presbyterian Child Learning Center’s Pre-K class will have hot cocoa, coffee and baked goods for sale.

Proceeds will go toward the class Christmas community service programs.

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

celebrate the season

Down the Street Art Gallery is hosting a food drive to help community food banks.

Each non-perishable food item will earn a ticket for a drawing for free art.

Stop by the home of the painted elk with donations any time from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. The drawing will be at 7:30 p.m. First Friday, Dec. 5.

Down the Street Gallery is at 703 W. Main St., Payson.

Mount Cross highlights Pearl Harbor Day

Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260, Payson, will celebrate a combination of Advent and Pearl Harbor Day this Sunday, Dec. 7.

At Mount Cross, the convergence of these two days will be marked by adding the American Flag and the Christian Flag to the opening procession, pledging allegiance to both, followed by the patriotic hymn, “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

Retired Pastor Ed Blair will preach the sermon, “Christmas is about salvation.” He said one illustration is about a pilot from Doolittle’s Raiders who was shot down over China and imprisoned. While there, he came to understand the importance of Jesus and later met the very man who had led the raid on Pearl Harbor.

Worship is held in the new church building across from Tiny’s Restaurant at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. every Sunday.

House Lighting Contest

Entry forms for the 10th Annual Light the Rim House Lighting Contest are at the Rim Country Chamber of Commerce office at the corner of W. Main and S. Beeline in Payson and the Payson Roundup office, 708 N. Beeline Highway. The forms must be returned by Friday, Dec. 5.

Judging will take place the evenings of Dec. 9 and 10, with winners announced Friday, Dec. 12. A map to the entries will be published in the Roundup, Tuesday, Dec.16 and available at the chamber office.

Prizes are $250 for first; $150 for second; and $100 for third.

Animal Welfare Thrift Shop sale

Visit the Animal Welfare Thrift Shop, 434 S. Beeline Highway, Suite B, C & D Friday, Dec. 5 for the First Friday half-off merchandise sale.

The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday.

Proceeds benefit local animal rescue organizations. For more information on pick-ups and donations, call (928) 951-2587.

Soroptimist Holiday Party

The public is invited to attend the annual Soroptomist Holiday Party featuring wines and treats from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 at Majestic Rim Retirement Living on Tyler Parkway.

Tickets are $20 per person. For details, call Jean at (928) 474-6167.

Advent by Candlelight Service

The Ladies of Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church invite all women to a “smoke-free” Advent by Candlelight 2014 Service. This will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 in the Fellowship Hall at Rock of Ages, 204 W. Airport Road.

Come relax and reflect on the coming of Jesus, our Savior. The program involves singing Christmas songs, refreshments and fellowship. All women are welcome to attend. For more information, call Mary at (928) 474-6071.

Sing-along, chili dinner benefit for displaced seniors

The Community Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Christmas music sing-along and chili dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 at CPC, 800 W. Main St. The event will benefit the evacuated residents of the Canal Senior Apartments in Payson. The sing-along will be featuring many Payson’s favorite local musicians. All funds will be given from the church to The Center (formerly Payson Senior Center) to assist those evacuated.

Financial assistance to house and sustain displaced low-income senior citizens who resided in the apartments will start to run out soon. Also, many of those who lived at the apartment complex did not have renter’s insurance, so even if they return to their apartments early, they will need assistance in replacing furniture, clothing and other household items ruined by water damage from the sprinkler system. A community effort is needed to help supplement those in need of support until they can return to their homes and get their lives back in order.

There are numerous other efforts underway through the Payson Senior Center and various civic and charitable organizations to help the residents of the Canal Senior Apartments.

For more information, please contact the Community Presbyterian Church at (928) 474-2059 or Anne James at (928) 951-4420.

Train display

See a scale model train and a scale model Santa at Community Presbyterian Church from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, and following the Electric Light Parade and Community Christmas Tree Lighting

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Friday • Deadline to enter annual house lighting contest for holidays, contact chamber at (928) 474-4515 • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• First Friday events including model train display: starting at 5 p.m. at Presbyterian Church and Down the Street Gallery, for displaced seniors and food bank • Advent service: 6:30 p.m., specially for women, Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 204 W. Airport Rd., Payson • Holiday program: 6:30 p.m. by Junior Drama Club, PHS auditorium

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It is a really big weekend for the holiday season. Friday evening there will be special events at both the Community Presbyterian Church and Down the Street Art Gallery; more fun is planned at CPC on Saturday, which will be in conjunction with the annual Electric Light Parade on Historic Main Street. Sunday, Rim residents and visitors can enjoy The Spirit of Christmas at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the PHS Auditorium and a holiday jazz concert with Pete Pancrazi and friends at the CPC, 800 W. Main St., Payson. until 9 p.m.

New this year are four new sections of railroad. The show is too big for the lounge and will housed in the back of the CPC Sanctuary. There is no charge for attending, but donations of canned and non-perishable food for the Payson Area Food Drive are encouraged.

To see the display, use the front entrance to the church. For more information, contact Charles Proudfoot, (928) 970-3547.

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Holiday music programs

The Men’s Ministry at Ponderosa Bible Church cordially invites all men in the community to a delicious hot breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6. Following the $1 meal, participants engage in a series called “Stepping Up.” It is an excellent series of messages of encouragement.

Ponderosa Bible Church is at 1800 N. Beeline Highway, just south of Home Depot.

Over the next few weeks Rim residents will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy the music and stories of Christmas at a variety of programs at the Payson Unified School District auditorium at Payson High School and elsewhere.

The scheduled programs include: • The Junior Drama Club show, “A Light in the Library” at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 • The Spirit of Christmas, a community event led by Eric Santana and the Payson Christian Ministerial Fellowship, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec 7. The pageant this year features an “opening act” at 1:40 p.m. and 5:40 p.m., by David O’Neill, a Christian trumpet player and singer. He will also play during the program.

• Pete Pancrazi’s Have a Jazzy Christmas Celebration is at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

The concert features holiday jazz tunes from many decades and a few straightahead jazz standards as well. This will be an all-around performance suitable for everyone’s tastes.

A $5 donation at the door makes this the best performance bargain in Payson. For more information contact Gerry-Reynolds@ hotmail.com.

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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).

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Carol’s Cookie Sale

The Ladies of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church present Carol’s Cookie Sale from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 6 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson.

The community is invited to stop by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parish hall to walk among the goodie-laden tables, selecting their own assortment of homemade cookies and treats. 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.

Cookies will be sold by the Baker’s Dozen, so that you can select the variety you wish. Come early for a select number of decorative tins to have your cookies packaged in, ready to give as a gift, or to include in your holiday décor.

Proceeds from the sale will be used to support ministries and missions that serve children, youth and women locally in the Rim Country.

The Ladies of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hold this sale in honor of Carol Hiscox.

Photo show and sale

The “My American West Arizona Photo Show” is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Houston Creek RV Park Clubhouse, 480 S. Rainbow Drive, Star Valley, Ariz.

The show features framed prints, matted 8-inch-by-10-inch prints, greeting cards, and calendars.

For more information, call Brian, (480) 738-0470.

Arts boutique

The Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild is issuing an invitation to attend the group’s annual Holiday Boutique that features hundreds of handmade gifts and decorations.

The boutique will be open at the Pine Community Center arts and crafts room: 9

Book signing

a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.

Author Peter Melendres is signing copies of his recently published work, “The Story of Christmas, According to St. Matthew” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8 at Oasis Christian Books & Gifts, Suite 1, 512 S. Beeline Highway, Payson.

The work is a devotional, Christmas collection of poems based on the Nativity of the Gospel of St. Matthew.

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Payson Amnesty International invites Rim residents to participate in the annual Global Write-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Payson Public Library. Join Payson Amnesty International and human rights activists around the world in writing letters to free prisoners of conscience and help others who are at risk.

Each year for the past 12 years, hundreds of thousands of people across the world have marked International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10 by taking part in Amnesty International’s Global Write-a-thon, the world’s biggest letter writing event.

Refreshments will be served and Dimi Espresso will treat you to a free house coffee or $1 off any drink when you wear your “I Wrote for Rights” sticker. It only takes 10 minutes to write a letter and change a life! For more information, contact Penny at (928) 978-1268.

Santa Paws is coming to town

Pine Country Animal Clinic is proud to present the 4th Annual Santa Paws Fundraiser.

This year’s proceeds benefit Pets-forVets, a non-profit dedicated to supporting veterans and providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training and pairing them with America’s veterans who could benefit from a companion animal.

Santa will be available for portraits with your pooch at Pine Country Animal Clinic, 401 W. Main St., Payson, from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 6. Call (928) 468-6030 for more information.

Historical Society hosts book signing

Roger Naylor will have a book signing at the Rim Country Museum at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.

He will be selling and signing copies of his new book, “Boots and Burgers - An Arizona Handbook for Hungry Hikers.”

Naylore writes about his hiking and other Arizona travels for the Arizona Republic newspaper (usually Saturday editions).

Electric Light Parade

Bundle up and grab your lawn chair and get down to Payson’s Historic Main Street to stake out a spot to watch the 14th Annual APS Electric Light Parade.

The theme this year is Wild West Christmas, so you’re sure to see some terrific, illuminated entries celebrating the heritage of Rim Country.

In conjunction with the Electric Light Parade, the Community Presbyterian Church invites residents and visitors to take a bit of the chill off before, during or after

The governing board of the Payson Unified School District will have a two-part meeting Monday, Dec. 8, at 902 W. Main St. At 5 p.m. there will be a program to recognize retiring board members Rory Huff and Devin Wala, followed by the swearing-in ceremony for new members Angie Prock and Sheila DeSchaaf.

The regular meeting is at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes: • Approval of a revision of the 2014-15 budget; • Possible revision of the job description of the district’s coordinator of the McKinney-Vento (homeless services) Grant; • A bid for staff computers; • Disposal of old classroom furniture.

Benefit sale

Payson Christian School is hosting a jewelry fundraiser Monday, Dec. 8 to raise money so students can go an educational mission/field trip to New York City next year.

Visit the school on the corner of South Mud Springs Road and East Frontier Street from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8 to check out the selection of jewelry and place an order. If you cannot attend, call Premier representative Lauri Pfarr at (928) 595-1893 for a catalog. The school will receive 20 percent of all sales for the three-day April school trip.

Stories for the holiday

The Payson Public Library is hosting a special Glitter and Glow Story Time at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Classic holiday stories will be shared and everyone is welcome to attend.

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Saturday • Carol’s Cookie Sale: 9 a.m. to noon, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson • Payson Amnesty International Wrtie-a-Thon: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Payson Library • Santa Paws: 10 a.m. to noon, pet pictures with Santa, Pine Country Animal Clinic, Main St., Payson • Book signing: 3 p.m. with Roger Naylor at Rim Country Museum, Green Valley Park • Holiday fun on Historic Main: Train display at Community Presbyterian Church, Electric Light Parade, 6 p.m.

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• Special Pearl Harbor Day service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Hwy. 260, Payson • The Spirit of Christmas: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., PHS auditorium, features trumpeter David O’Neill, presented by Eric Santana and the Payson Christian Ministerial Fellowship • Jazz concert with Pete Pancrazi and friends, 2 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson • Book signing: 3 p.m. by Roger Naylor, Rim Country Museum

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

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

• Book signing: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Peter Melendres at Oasis Christian Books & Gifts, Twin Pines Center • Payson school board meets: 5 p.m., district office, 902 W. Main St.

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Looking ahead Dec. 10 • JRE Holiday Concert: 6 p.m., third grade; 7 p.m., fourth grade, PHS auditorium • Glitter and Glow Story Time: 6:30 p.m., Payson Public Library Dec. 11 • RCMS Winter Concert: 6:30 p.m., PHS Auditorium Dec. 12 • Community Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church Dec. 13 and 14 • Payson Choral Society presents “A Christmas Carol” at PHS auditorium

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End suspense, start construction

• Dec. 4, 1917: Psychiatrist W.H. Rivers presents his report, The Repression of War Experience, based on his work at Britain’s Craiglockhart War Hospital, where soldiers who suffered from psychological traumas were treated. By the end of World War I, the army had dealt with 80,000 cases of “shell shock.”

• Dec. 6, 1933: A federal judge rules that “Ulysses” by James Joyce is not obscene. The book had been banned in the United States and England when it came out in 1922. While in college, Joyce began a lifetime of literary rebellion when he self-published an essay rejected by the school’s literary magazine adviser.

• Dec. 7, 1987: Despite protests in Washington concerning Soviet humanrights abuses, most Americans get swept up in “Gorbymania” as Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrives for his summit with President Ronald Reagan. Gorbachev and his wife, Raisa, charmed the American public and media.

The effort to build a university in Payson continues to generate hair-raising suspense — way more than we really need. But after a confusing brush with disaster, the backers seem ready to come back together.

The Rim Country Educational Alliance Board plans to meet next week to finalize a contract with DCK Global to serve as the developer of the project, now focused on building the first 1,000-student phase of a 6,000-student campus on about 253 acres the Alliance wants to buy from the Forest Service.

Alliance Chairman Steve Drury has signaled a welcome flexibility concerning how backers can best buy the $4.1 million property. The Alliance can either rely on financing arranged by DCK or on an offer from the Rim Country Educational Foundation to advance the money.

We think the Alliance ought to jump at the chance to get help from the Foundation and the Mogollon Health Alliance to buy the land as quickly as humanly possible.

That could save a couple of months compared to asking DCK to finance the project once the Arizona Board of Regents approves a binding agreement with Arizona State University to lease the campus and offer classes here.

The proposal spurred some confusion and controversy, which now seems to have abated.

The backers of the university plan supporting the Foundation’s purchase of the land didn’t adequately consult with the Alliance board or explain the advantages of their plan, which spawned confusion. Payson Mayor Kenny Evans made a welcome move away from any possible confrontation last week and now Mr. Drury has followed suit.

We hope this signals a determination to heal this needless breech and move forward as quickly and creatively as possible. We believe that means finalizing the contract with DCK next week and accepting the Foundation’s offer to buy the land as quickly as possible.

We therefore also hope everyone concerned will unite behind the current structure, which would leave the Alliance as the lead entity in the project. Backers have worked out a plan to create special purpose entities (SPE) to provide investors with important tax advantages. Those special purpose entities should report to the Alliance board, including the SPE that would end up actually owning the land.

Now that everyone has agreed on the Forest Service site, the proposed developer and all the key elements of the project, it makes no sense to pull in different directions.

Granted, all the suspense has kept us on the edge of our seats for months — well, years really. But we’re ready to end the suspense and get on with construction.

If we do, it will make 2015 a banner year in the history of this community.

Community again coming together Once more, Rim Country proves it’s the best place to live in the world.

We’re not talking about the view of the Rim — although that’s awesome.

We’re not talking about the four seasons — although they’re perfect.

We’re not even talking about all the streams — although they’re priceless.

We’re talking about how wonderful it is to live in a place where the community rallies to help people in trouble — like the 64 frail, elderly, low-income residents of the Canal Street Apartments.

Gila County has kicked in money to make sure that the displaced, vulnerable residents all have a safe place to stay through the end of December, as work crews continue to repair the damage done when a small fire set off a gush of water from the building sprinklers.

So far, donors and organizations have raised some $84,000 to help the residents, many with little money, no family and no place to go.

The Payson Senior Center has coordinated the rescue effort, providing services, food and donations. The many volunteers and donors who sustain the center deserve enormous credit for their magnificent work in this crisis — as do all the groups who have helped.

The open-hearted, coordinated, layered response of this community and the many groups who serve it, to this disaster perfectly demonstrate why we live in the best town in the world.

Although, granted — the view of the Rim don’t hurt.

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Simple toys best for young kids’ learning

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When it comes to promoting learning for children 5 and younger, basic toys and quality time with adults are the best gifts an infant, toddler or preschooler can receive.

“Young children learn through play, through experimenting with the world around them and through interaction with other kids and adults,” said Ginger Sandweg, First Things First senior director for early learning. “The best toys are those that appeal to the way their minds work.

Those toys will get used most and will help children develop skills they will need to be successful once they enter school.”

Books are one of the best gifts for all ages. Daily reading has been shown to help young children develop language skills and increase vocabulary — both crucial if they are going to be good readers in the future.

Other good choices for different age groups include: Infants (under 1 year old) — Babies are fascinated by their surroundings, especially faces and bright colors. Older babies start moving around and experimenting with holding, moving and throwing objects.

Toys that stimulate that initial curi-

osity include: board books; toys where touch creates sounds, flashing lights, etc.; safe, chewable toys; and, toys with mirrors. For older babies, toys they can push or pull and soft blocks are also appropriate.

Toddlers (1-3 years old) — Toddlers are on the move. They start experimenting with words and test their muscles with climbing and jumping. They can also figure simple things out for themselves. Toys that encourage imagination and problem-solving include: books; pretend versions of everyday objects; toys to ride on or climb on; balls to roll or catch; and, building-type toys, including fill and dump varieties. For older toddlers, matching and sorting toys; large crayons or markers with plain paper; simple puzzles; and, musical toys are also appropriate.

Preschoolers (3-5 years old) — Preschoolers are ready for more physical play. They are building their vocabulary and learning to get along with others — including sharing, taking turns and following the rules.

Older preschoolers may be ready for simple concepts like numbering, letter sounds and reading basic words.

Toys that help preschoolers relate to each other and the world around them include: books; toys that encourage imaginative play, like dress-up clothes

and kid-size furniture; simple board games; counting and letter games; sports equipment suitable to their size; musical instruments, and, art supplies, including Play-Doh, safety scissors, glue, etc.

In today’s electronic world, Sandweg said she often gets asked about television and computer games for kids.

“Screens can’t replace people; and it’s those powerful interactions with caregivers that help young children learn,” Sandweg said. “Some screen time can be educational, providing caregivers sit with children as they are viewing television or playing computer games. That way, the adults have an opportunity to connect what children are seeing to the real world and extend that learning.”

A great gift that you can give your child birth to 5 is to sign them up for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

This great partnership between First Things First, Gila County Library and the Dolly Parton Foundation provides children a free quality children’s book every month until they reach their fifth birthday. You can sign up your child at the local library. Another great gift is the commitment to read to your child at least 20 minutes a day. The gift of your time is critical to your child’s success in school and life.

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A vet says thanks Editor: A big thanks to the people who put together the Veterans Day program at Payson High School and thank you Payson Antique Car Club for a lunch and a ride in your fine cars.

Also thanks for Candy from Daughters of American Revolution.

Fred Eckel

A wolf from somewhere?

Editor: There has been a great deal of interest in the wolf observed on the Kaibab Plateau in northern Arizona.

Many herald this as a wonderful event, and for the first time in 70 years, a wild wolf was in northern Arizona.

There are also some who view this as an example of what I have heard referred to as radicalized environmental monkey wrenching. The reality is that placing an animal that has full protection of the Endangered Species Act in a novel area, requires agencies to manage a species that arrived to the area with the help of humans and not by natural dispersal.

Although the truth may never be known, I have had numerous folks call me to question how a wild wolf traveled more than 450 miles from the Northern Rockies to Arizona without having been observed somewhere along the way? Why now when the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is in the process of determining whether or not to delist the gray wolf? Why now when key decisions are

being made on the management of the Mexican wolf?

Recently, I got a long look at this animal, and while it looked like a wild wolf, it behaved otherwise. To be clear, wild animals are known to make wondrous, long-distance movements, and while the arrival of a wolf on the Kaibab Plateau is not impossible, how interesting is it that this happens now when management of wolves in North America is at a critical juncture. Lore should not be the basis for sound management.

Robert Mansell Chair, Arizona Game and Fish Commission

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what transpires in an executive session, the supervisors could not elaborate further during the meeting. However, afterward, District 1 Supervisor Tommie Martin, who represents most of Northern Gila County, including Pine, where the construction took place, said, “There is no basis for a valid claim.”

The county and Carson have been dueling over the matter for quite some time. The county public works department and the county attorney’s office have been dealing with the matter for many months.

The contractor’s attorney, J. Gregory Cahill, with Dickinson Wright of Phoenix, also contends there was a stalemate in negotiations to settle the matter when the Gila County Public Works Department “did not provide certain requested information by Aug. 29, 2014, Carson would deem the parties’ negotiations over and would proceed to take actions to enforce its rights.”

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Gila County will not pay the contractor for the Pine Creek Canyon Road project any more money.

Carson Construction Inc. received the contract to complete the Pine Creek Canyon Road project in 2012. Carson claims it was delayed in the project because of issues involving utility easements that caused it to idle equipment and incur financial losses in the amount of $155,019.

The Gila County Board of Supervisors, following an executive session at its Dec. 2 meeting, approved a motion by District 3 Supervisors John Marcanti to, “deny the claim of the contractor and have the county attorney proceed as directed.”

Marcanti’s district includes Star Valley and the northeastern reaches of Gila County.

Because of restrictions on discussing

Martin explained the supervisors directed the county attorney’s office to open the county’s records on the Pine Creek Canyon Road project to Carson’s attorneys. Once reviewed, it will be in the contractor’s attorney’s hands to decide where the matter goes.

Sources in Pine say many of the residents living along the road and on roads coming off of it are still upset about it. They say the road was not widened as much as they were told it would be and was done poorly, so they don’t want to have any more tax money go into it.

One of the main arguments to do the project was to widen it to better accommodate emergency vehicles. Even after all the work, the road is still barely wide enough to handle two cars — some say a wreck would close it.

Other sources say much of the delay in the work was due to the problems caused by the Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District’s efforts to move pipes. Other utility lines were cut in that process.

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There’s still time for residents and businesses of Rim Country to select an “angel” from the Christmas Angel Tree. This cause makes it possible to help less fortunate seniors in our community, as well as children passing through the Time Out Shelter.

Just stop by Chris Walsh’s Edward Jones office located at 411 S. Beeline Highway in Suite B during regular business hours to select an “angel” before Tuesday, Dec. 16. Wrapped gifts and tags need to be dropped off at the Edward Jones office by Thursday, Dec. 18.

So far 90-plus tags have been pulled, 18 of which are for children and the rest for seniors of our community who have no one else.

Each tag notes the age and sex of the recipient and whether or not they have a pet. Suggested items for donation include: scarves/hats, slippers/socks, gloves/mittens, blankets/ throws, puzzles, nuts/chocolates, moisturizing lotion, cookies/candy, nuts/ chocolates, large block calendar and gift certificates for personal garments.

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Gila County Republican leaders endorse Graham for re-election as state party chairman Robert Graham, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, recently received the endorsement of several influential GOP leaders in Gila County as well as the endorsement of the Rim Country Republican Club.

The election will be held at the meeting of the State Committee on Jan. 24, 2015 at the Grace Community Church in Tempe.

Gary Morris, chairman of the Gila County Republican Committee said, “My congratulations on a very successful campaign season for the Arizona Republican Party and Republican candidates. As you move forward in your campaign for another term as party chairman, you have my personal endorsement and support to continue as chairman for the Arizona Republican

Party.”

The Rim Country Republican Club met this week and endorsed Graham.

Representative Brenda Barton of Payson, re-elected in November to represent much of Gila County as a legislator from District 6, said, “As a precinct committeeman, state committeeman, regional director for the Arizona Federation of Republican Women and now a proud Republican state representative, from my background, and history I will assure you that Robert Graham is an exemplary chairman, leader, and fundraiser for our Republican Party. He sets by example a bar of performance that should be taken to heart by all county and legislative district chairpersons throughout Arizona. It is

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Gila County’s voter turnout in the 2014 election was among the top three in the state at nearly 55 percent. Republican Governorelect Doug Ducey beat his Democrat challenger by a nearly

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One of Gila County’s most active precinct committeemen is Lolly Hathhorn, who also was elected state committeeman and first vice chairman of the Gila County Republican Committee and will attend the January meeting to support Graham.

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served by a single road is 30 under both versions.

Garrett said he didn’t know The Planning and Zoning why the town settled on 20 Commission Monday will take units, but for as long as anyone up subdivision access. can remember that is what the Currently, the town limits town had used. the number of lots in a subdiGarrett has worked for vision to 20 if there is only one Payson for 20 years and said 20 road. units was always the guideline.

But that doesn’t meet code.

In her memo, DeSchaaf said The town doesn’t need to the town adopted the current beef up requirements though, UDC Subdivision Block Design but rather relax them. standards in 2012. Before that, Both the 2006 and 2012 the UDC did not address the International Fire Codes allow number of homes serviced by for 30 lots served by a sina single road. However, water gle access point. This is less conservation policies limited restrictive than the current divisions of property to a maxiUnified Development Code mum of 20 lots.

(UDC) access provisions.

Garrett said there are severLaRon Garrett, assistant LaRon Garrett, a 20-year employal older areas of town that have town manager, said staff found ee with the Town of Payson, said far more than 20 or 30 homes the discrepancy while review- the 20-unit guideline has been in accessed by only one road. He ing the code. The town council place for as long as he’s worked for said the proposed code update has been reviewing proposed the town. is not the result of a proposed changes to the construction subdivision or a developer and fire code standards for months and is consider- pressuring the town, but rather the town cleaning ing an amendment to the UDC in conjunction with up the code to meet standards. these updates, wrote Sheila DeSchaaf, planning and The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday will discuss the amendment to the UDC subdivision zoning director in a memo.

The town is considering replacing the 2006 block design standards, but not the rest of the UDC International Fire Code with the updated 2012 ver- code changes. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. in town sion. The access requirements for subdivided lots hall chambers. by

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GCC campuses to close for holidays The campuses of Gila Community College will be closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 19 and will reopen Jan. 5.

The spring 2015 semester begins Wednesday, Jan. 7 and registration is underway now. Students can register at the Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe, the Payson Campus, or the San Carlos Campus Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 18

or beginning Jan. 5.

For the latest spring 2015 schedule visit www. gilaccc.org and click on “Current Searchable Schedule.”

For questions or more information, call the Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe at (928) 425-8481, the Payson Campus at (928) 468-8039, or the San Carlos Campus at (928) 475.5981.

Signing of Christmas book scheduled for Dec. 8 There will be a book signing by author Peter Melendres for his recently published book, “The Story of Christmas According to St. Matthew.”

The work is a devotional, Christmas collection of poems based on the Nativity of the

Gospel of St. Matthew. The publication is ideal for family and friends to gather and to relive the great Christmas season/experience during the holiday.

The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8 at Oasis Christian Books & Gifts,

512 S. Beeline Highway, Suite 1, at the Twin Pines Shopping Center.

Paperback and hardback copies of the book will be available for purchase. There is no charge to attend the signing and meet the author.

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The Charity Tree display (Char-i-trees), started four years ago

by Rebecca Acord of Country Charm, is located in Swiss Village. This year Suite 806A hosts the food drive as well as the gingerbread village.

On display are several exquisite trees set up by local sponsors, which include local businesses and nonprofits.

Residents of Rim Country are encouraged to stop by and revel in the festive display, which includes a photo scene setup for family portraits, while you drop off donations of human food, toys and pet food.

Donations can be accepted every weekday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. until Dec. 19.

Experience the delight of the train that runs through the gingerbread village, an array of gingerbread houses made by local residents for the gingerbread contest.

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With mating season in full swing, take care to steer clear of deer Don’t let a deer in the headlights ruin your day.

According to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), four times as many cars hit deer in November as in August, when claims bottom out.

November marks the beginning of mating season for Arizona’s mule deer and the ending for elk, making the state’s highways primed for potential animal strikes.

The I.I.I. estimates that 1.2 million deer-vehicle crashes occurred in the United States between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013. In Arizona, animal strikes generated 154 potential insurance losses in 2013, according to AAA Insurance.

The insurance company offered the following tips for driving in elk and deer country: • Avoid distractions and look ahead, especially in areas deer and elk cross the highway frequently.

• Use high-beam headlights when there is no oncoming traffic. Don’t rely on hood-mounted deer whistles, reflectors, deer fences or other devices.

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends one long blast of the horn to scare them out of the road.

• If you’re on a multilane road, drive in the center lane, if safe to do so.

• Don’t swerve. Instead, slow down and brake.

Swerving can cause a more serious crash or result in loss of control.

• AAA recommends releasing your foot from the brake before impact to raise the front end of the car and increase the likelihood that the animal will go underneath the vehicle rather than through the windshield.

• Take extra care at dawn and dusk. Animal activity peaks early in the morning and evening hours. Keep a watchful eye for deer at dusk and dawn when the elk and deer are most amorous and reckless.

• Buckle up, and never drive distracted, drowsy or impaired. According to the I.I.I., 60 percent of people killed in animal-related crashes were not wearing a seat belt. Also, driving at slower speeds will provide more time to react.

• Cover yourself. Animal collisions are covered by most auto insurance policies, but only if the vehicle has comprehensive coverage.

If involved in a crash, call local law enforcement to help remove the animal. Do not try to move the animal, as a frightened or wounded deer could cause injuries or further injure itself.

No backtracking for Tonto Basin ‘RV’ park by

Teresa McQuerrey

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An unauthorized “RV” park in Tonto Basin can’t backtrack its way to obtain the zoning that would allow its expansion. It may also be forced to remove un-permitted improvements and the trailers and RVs currently on the property.

The owners of the property at 195 E. Cypress in Tonto Basin, Michelle H. and John Jahnke and Stephanie A. & Scott S. Papp, requested a trailer district designation in order, as stated in P&Z documents, “to allow a third RV to be lived in on the property as a visitor space hooked up to electricity and water for weekend guest (family).”

It was reported at a recent Gila County Planning & Zoning Commission hearing for the request there are already seven trailers on the property, which is only at 1-1/3 acres, as well as unpermitted electric and septic connections.

The staff of the county’s Community Development Division recommended the request be denied. There were only two letters supporting the request and more than a dozen in opposition. The commission formally denied the request, but it still will go to the

Gila County Board of Supervisors for final action.

The applicants did not attend the hearing, but residents against the request packed the conference room at the Gila County District 1 Supervisor’s Office on Highway 260 in Payson.

“I walked the property and talked with the neighbors. There is a lot of nuisance (connected with the property) and significant code issues,” Robert Gould, director of the CDD, told the P&Z commission members.

No permits were issued for the electricity posts, the grading done for drainage or for wastewater treatment.

“It is not compatible with the neighbors and existing uses in the surrounding area,” Gould said.

One neighbor testified the grading done on the property has changed the drainage, causing her property to be washed out.

While the request is going through the P&Z processes, from the CDD to the commission to the Gila County Supervisors, any action against it is “stayed,” Gould explained. However, some of the improvements can be “red tagged” for disconnection and removal before the process is complete, he said.

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Sen. Allen lands key leadership post Newly re-elected state Senator Sylvia Allen will jump to the head of the line when it comes to legislative responsibilities by taking on the job of Senate president pro tempore.

Allen previously served as Senate president pro-tem during a previous stint representing Rim Country in the Senate. After redistricting, she left to become a Navajo County supervisor.

But in the just-concluded election, she returned to the Senate by defeating former senator Tom O’Halleran, running as an Independent.

Senate President Andy Biggs also appointed Sen.-elect Allen to six committees, skipping the long toil in minor committees that often falls to newly elected representatives. The “pro tem” presides over the Senate in the president’s absence.

Sen.-elect Allen will chair the Committee on Rural Affairs & Environment, providing a strong voice for District 6 on key economic

issues. Sen.-elect Allen has also been named vice-chair to the Committee on Government, and will return as a member of the powerful Committee on Appropriations, which must approve most spending bills before they go to the floor of the Senate for a vote.

Sen.-elect Allen will also be vicechair for the Committee on Water & Energy, providing leadership on bills vital to the future of District 6 and the state. She will also be a member of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Education.

“I am very sober and appreciative of the trust President Biggs has placed in me to be the Senate pro tempore,” said Sen.-elect Allen. “It is a wonderful responsibility and I look forward to working with the Senate leadership. I am also excited about my committee appointments and pledge to work hard on the critical issues facing our state.”

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enough money for two weeks of hotel stays, thrift stores offered clothing, businesses donated sundry items and local citizens have donated $16,000 at an account set up for the residents at National Bank of Arizona on the corner of Main Street.

Linda Antonides, a first floor Canal resident, said the Senior Center and community have been awesome.

Still, it has been “traumatic” because Antonides and most of the residents didn’t know how long they would stay in the hotel.

Living on a severely limited, fixed income, Antonides worried she would end up on the streets.

“We really don’t know what is happening from one day to the next,” she said. “Our greatest fear has been how long are we going to stay where we are.”

With news that lodging would be covered, Conlin said she can finally relax.

“I have not slept since Nov. 5,” she said.

Still, residents don’t know what they will find when they move back into their homes.

Will all their pantry food be gone? Their beds, couches and clothes?

Antonides said she only had 10 minutes to grab a bag of clothes and personal items before she left her unit.

Conlin said they will need the community’s support once again to help the residents get

items currently due to space constraints, she hopes to hold a donation drop-off day at the apartments once residents are allowed to move back in.

Community kindness

Senior Center Director Joanne Conlin has helped marshal support for 64 residents of the Canal Senior Apartments left homeless after sprinklers shut down the complex. back on their feet, whether that means with new furniture or simple things, like laundry soap.

While she cannot take furniture or donated

“To see the outpouring of kindness it just shows how amazing this town is,” she said.

Antonides echoed Conlin’s sentiment saying she has been blown away by the kindness.

Just this week, Mountain Bible, the Senior Center, Rotary Club, Falcon Crest Bed and Breakfast, Expedition Church and From Head to Toe Salon were providing dinners and the hospital was offering lunches on the weekend.

Antonides said she only wishes the apartment complex owners communicated better what was going on.

“Everything has been wonderful, but I think communication from the apartment complex has been neglected,” she said. “They dropped it on the lap of the Senior Center.”

With the holidays coming up, several churches are organizing donations and events for the residents and the Senior Center is planning to take residents on a tour of the Christmas lights next week to “give them good cheer” Conlin said.

Conlin said she couldn’t have done it without the help of Pam Way and Jamie Hilgendorf.

First floor residents are expected to move back in Dec. 15 with the rest of the residents returning home by Dec. 30.

Accidents shut down several roads, highways From page 1A before landing in the forest. The impact separated the cab and bed from the frame of the truck.

“It was quite an impact,” said Police Chief Don Engler. “The truck just fell apart.”

Multiple witnesses rushed to the driver’s aid and called for help.

Given the force of the crash,

officers worried Sparks may not survive and started an in-depth fatality investigation, which closed the highway in both directions. Facebook posts and the local radio station reported the accident as a fatality.

Paramedics took both Sparks and Dahozy to Payson Regional Medical Center and later airlifted Sparks to the Valley. Overnight, Sparks improved and is expect-

ed to survive, Engler said.

Police are still investigating, but believe Sparks may have been drinking, Engler said.

The highway was re-opened just before 8 p.m.

Elsewhere Wednesday, police responded to two single-vehicle accidents near Corvair Curve south of Payson, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon, said Sgt. Weston

White with the Department of Public Safety.

Both vehicles hit the guardrail and suffered heavy damage, but the drivers sustained only minor injuries, he said. Weather and speed were factors.

At 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, a vehicle rolled on Highway 87 north of town near the Tonto Natural Bridge turnoff. That driver had minor injuries.

Controlled burns due near Christopher Creek Fire specialists from the Tonto National Forest will begin conducting a 112-acre prescribed fire treatment by burning debris piles in Christopher Creek Campground and Hunter Creek on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 8 and 9.

During the day, smoke will impact visitors to Christopher Creek Campground and Hunter Creek. Moderate smoke will be visible from State Highway 260. Smoke should dissipate quickly after burning operations cease; however, residual smoke may linger into Dec. 10.

Crews will move to Tonto Village and Thompson Draw #2, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 9 and 10. This 124-acre treatment will be visible from State Highway 260 and the Control

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Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, fire crews will move into Hunter Creek, Christopher Creek, R-C Boy Scout Camp, Camp Tontozona, and Kohl’s Ranch. Moderate smoke will impact these areas during the day, but should dissipate quickly once burning operations end on Wednesday.

On Thursday, Dec.11, fire personnel will treat 156 acres around the Ellison Creek Summer Homes, with smoke drifting across the Control Road and impacting both the Ellison Creek Summer Homes area and Ellison Creek Estates.

Prescribed fire can reduce the current dense, overstocked forest conditions. Residents and visitors can expect to see and smell moderate smoke each day during burning operations.

To minimize the smoke impact, fire managers will terminate ignitions by 3 p.m., however, residual smoke may linger in the area through the next couple of days following burning operations. Look for signs on the roadways most affected.

Prescribed fire treatments depend on weather conditions, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction.

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Safeway gives $1,000 to Payson Community Kids Payson Community Kids has received a $1,000 grant from Safeway’s Hunger Is to help solve childhood hunger. Payson Safeway manager Dan Dillon nominated the support group for kids from low-income families. Safeway customers contributed generously during a month-long in-store fundraiser this spring. Hunger Is, the joint charitable program of The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) featuring Academy Award®-nominated actress and Hunger Is Ambassador Viola Davis, raised more than $4.6 million to eradicate childhood hunger from shoppers throughout 1,300 Safeway family of stores across the U.S., as well as online contributions.

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will go toward feeding children in the community living in households that struggle to provide sufficient and healthy meals, including supporting daily breakfast.

Studies have shown that eating breakfast can improve a child’s attention span during school and lead to an increase in standardized test scores. Three out of five elementary and middle school

teachers say they regularly see students come to school hungry.

“It’s a great honor to receive this Hunger Is grant and the recognition of the Payson Safeway manager Dan Dillon for our work,” said Suzy Tubbs, PCK President.

“Making sure the children in our community have the necessities to succeed is so important and this grant will make a difference.

Founded in 2001, The Safeway Foundation supports causes that impact our customers’ lives. Safeway stores provide the opportunity to mobilize funding and create awareness in our neighborhoods through the generous contributions by our customers, our employees’ passion and partnerships with our vendors. For more information about The Safeway Foundation, visit www.safewayfoundation.org.

Alliance meets again to advance university project From page 1A investigate one or two areas where a preliminary survey found pottery shards and perhaps evidence of a seasonal campsite.

The Alliance may not need the full $230,000 for the AZTEC contract, much less the full $520,000 guarantee. However, either the DCK contract or the Foundation’s land purchase offer would provide the money to move forward with the archeological work, said Drury.

Drury said he has had repeated conversations with ASU Vice President Richard Stanley about coming up with the letter of intent and new memorandum of understanding necessary to move forward and draw on the promised financing for the project.

The tentative agreement with ASU would detail plans for the 1,000-student Phase I of the campus, with a roughly $10 million guarantee to protect ASU against operating losses for Phase I and some arrangement that would prevent the cost of some $8.8 million in infrastructure costs from Phase I to wind up on ASU’s lease cost.

Payson Mayor Kenny Evans has previous-

ly said he and the ASU Foundation have come to terms on providing those guarantees.

Drury said he hasn’t confirmed with Stanley whether he’s satisfied with those assurances.

Drury said the Thursday meeting will focus on the DCK contract and on the adoption of a budget for the Alliance for the year.

Drury said a land purchase by the Foundation would likely save time by allowing the project to move along even before the Board of Regents has a chance to act in February at the earliest, if ASU proposes an agreement.

However, he noted that ASU and the Alliance plan a series of symposiums to settle remaining issues necessary to the design of the campus. For instance, he said ASU must determine precisely which degrees it wants to offer, since that will determine the design of Phase I of the campus.

“Regular classroom space costs about $180 per square foot — while lab space costs more like $473 per square foot. So you’ve got to start with what curriculum is going to be taught in each building. Once you have that,

you can get a pretty doggone good handle on the cost,” said Drury.

Drury said the Alliance must continue to cope with the demands of the Forest Service, despite the strong support for the project coming from Tonto National Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth and Payson Ranger District Chief Ranger Angie Elam, who recently accepted a promotion that will involve a move to Washington State.

“No matter who spends the money to buy the land — whether it’s RCEF (foundation), RCEA (Alliance), whether it’s borrowed or donated — you’re going to spend it on the Forest Service schedule — you can’t move these people. We enjoy a very, very good relationship with Bosworth, just as we did with Angie. It’s nothing short of a tragedy that she’s leaving, but she has a wonderful promotion and opportunity and nobody can say anything but Godspeed.”

Payson Mayor Kenny Evans had cited the potential departure of Elam as one reason he wanted to hasten the purchase of the land by involving the Foundation, which has raised most of the money spent on the project so far.

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Partly sunny

59/39 Saturday

Partly sunny, 30% chance of rain

60/33 Sunday

Sunny

62/37 Monday

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Payson Statistics DATE H Nov. 24 57 Nov. 25 58 Nov. 26 72 Nov. 27 72 Nov. 28 71 Nov. 29 66 Nov. 30 62 Dec. 1 60 Dec. 2 59 Dec. 3 52 Dec. 4 51

L PRECIP. 19 20 28 30 32 29 31 29 38 0.01 42 0.34 38 0.89

Precipitation 62/35

Tuesday

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Mostly sunny

63/36

2014 thru today 14.61 30-year Average through Dec. 22.08

Dec. 2014 1.24 Dec. Average 2.26

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PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

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LOW-MED

LOW-MED

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Dominant pollen: Ragweed, Grasses High: Pollen levels between 8.1 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 4.1 and 8.0 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 4.0 tend to affect very few individuals among the

allergy-suffering public.

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Karis is survived by her four children, James G. Thompson (Patricia), Charles R. Thompson (Nancy), Karis D. Morris (Russ), and Thomas G. Thompson; two granddaughters and three grandsons.

Friends are invited to join Karis’ family to celebrate her life on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 (tomorrow) at 11 a.m. at the Club House of the Lamplighter RV Resort, 3933 E. Highway 260 in Star Valley. Private inurnment alongside Buster will take place at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park in Payson.

Olie went to be with the Lord Dec. 1, 2014 at the age of 95, in Payson, Ariz.

Olie was loved by family and many friends. He loved talking about the Bible, and was often singing his favorite Gospel hymns.

Born George Olin Adams in Osceola, Iowa on April 8, 1919 to Bert and Bessie Adams, he married Donna Lee Small in California in 1939. They had been married 73 years when his beloved life partner passed away in November 2012.

Olie served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He worked in the machine tool

business in California and Arizona and retired to Christopher Creek, Ariz.

His greatest joy was teaching the Bible and pastoring the Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship.

He is survived by his daughters, Sheryl L. Kelly, Candyce L. Simmons and husband Richard C. Simmons; his grandchildren, Rebecca (Kelly) Bruner and her husband Stewart, Kathrine (Simmons) Robinson and her husband Jarred, and Jonathan Simmons; great-grandchildren, Olivia Bruner, Cameron Bruner, and Kaya Robinson.

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Toni moved from Mayfield Heights, Ohio to Phoenix, Ariz. in December 1956. She retired from Honeywell Industrial Controls and moved to Pine in 2001. Toni quickly became an involved member of the community. She was a founding member of the Fuels Reduction Committee for the Pine/ Strawberry Fire Department, a volunteer at the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library and a life member of the IHP Library Friends. Toni was an accomplished cook and well known for hosting both small and large gatherings of friends from Pine, Strawberry and Payson. She enjoyed hiking,

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Bettie Faye Jones was born Sept. 3, 1932 in Little Rock, Ark. She passed away at home in Star Valley Nov. 29, 2014, as a result of the complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bradley; and their four children, Linda Ayers, Deborah Fitch, Janis Fisher and Geoffrey. She also has three grandchildren, Ben Fitch, Amy Fitch and Scott Haynes; and five great-grandchildren, Nate, Alex, Nathan, Bauer and Lakin.

Bettie was a supervisor at the Motorola Government Electronics facility in Scottsdale for many years. After her retirement, she and Brad had expatriate assignments in Guadalajara,

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During World War II, Karis served honorably at Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia with the Reserve Women’s Marines from July 23, 1945 until they were disbanded on July 31, 1946.

In addition to her parents, Karis was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Buster” Brown; five sisters, several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the V.F.W. in Scottsdale, Ariz., the Rim Country Marine Corps League, the Women Marines Association and the American Legion in Payson, Ariz.

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8-year-old wins all around cowgirl saddle 3rd-grader bests girls up to age 18 in pole bending by

Keith Morris

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Elk and deer have an acute sense of hearing which becomes one of their best defense mechanisms for self-preservation.

Sounds of the woods Over this past month, I have spent many hours in the woods observing a variety of big game animals which inhabit the Rim Country. This has been something that I have enjoyed for more than 50 years which dates outdoors back to the time my under the rim family relocated from Iowa to Arizona. I now understand the intrigue of the West with its vast landscape of canyons, mountains and dense pine forests.

When we visit some Dennis Pirch of these areas fishing, hunting, or just on a short hike, all the animals of the woods are put on high alert because of our presence and the noise we generate. The casual hiker would be very surprised if he or she were aware of the number of animals that are tuned into their exact location when one enters their territory by mechanized vehicles or hiking the mountain ridges and canyon bottoms.

On the recent rifle elk hunt in unit 22 north, I was observing a number of elk from distances that varied all the way to five miles and found the results to be the same when foreign noises came into play. I observed an ATV approach See Wild animals, page 8B

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The Hall family had packed up their truck, loaded their four horses in the trailer and began their drive home.

But about 30 minutes after leaving the 82nd Annual Florence Jr. Parada last weekend, Lani Hall’s cell phone rang. A rodeo official told her that her 8-year-old daughter, Brinna, had just won the All Around Cowgirl saddle and the family should come back and pick up her prize.

So her father, Brian, turned the truck around and Lani, Brinna and older sister, Bryndee, headed back to Florence.

“We were shocked as she was competing against girls up to age 18 for points and we never dreamed she had a chance,” Lani said. “We just left to come home because she had won a buckle (for finishing first in pole bending average) and we thought, ‘Oh, she did really good this weekend.’

“Then they called and said, ‘You need to come back,’ but I didn’t tell her why because I wanted it to be a surprise. This was her first trophy saddle and she is on cloud nine.”

The Julia Randall Elementary third-grader wasn’t expecting anything beyond having her photo taken when they arrived back at the rodeo grounds.

“My mom tricked me, saying I had to go get my picture taken for (being first in pole bending) average, but when we got there the lady came up to me and she gave me the saddle,” Brinna said. “I was really excited. I felt like someone else was going to win the saddle because it was between all the age groups.”

She won thanks to strong performances in all three events she competed in — pole bending, barrel racing and goat tying. She won both go rounds and the average buckle in pole bending, finished third in goat tying in the first go and second on Sunday, and took fourth in barrels on Saturday and third in the second go.

She enjoys pole bending the most. On the other hand, dismounting from a horse measuring about 16 hands for goat tying poses certain challenges for a young girl.

“Getting off,” Brinna responded when asked why she listed goat tying as her least favorite of the three events.

Just as the distance from the stirrups to the ground won’t be as big an issue as she grows, Brinna, who’s been riding since the age of 3 and began competing in the Arizona Junior Rodeo Association last year, also needs to grow into the prize saddle, as it’s too big for her.

Brinna is the youngest of four sisters, who’ve all been involved in rodeo. Concerned about the safety of their youngest two daughters, Brinna and 9-year-old Bree, the Halls found the perfect horse for them. Marilyn is a 25-year-old quarter horse who knows her way around the rodeo grounds. They bought her two years ago when the girl competing with her outgrew her.

“They wanted her to go to another family so she could teach them how to ride and that’s how we ended up with

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Brinna Hall, riding her trusty horse Marilyn, garnered her first trophy saddle in pole bending at the 82nd Annual Florence Jr. Parada last weekend. her,” Lani said. “Bree rode Marilyn last year.

“She’s been to the National High School Finals, the National Junior High Finals, so she’s kind of known for being a great teacher. And last year the Arizona Junior Rodeo Association gave her a special award — the Horse With The Most Heart — and kind of recognized her, because over the years she’s taught so many kids how to ride and compete. She’s extremely consistent.

We are very fortunate to have her for our daughter, as horses like her are hard to find. Most horses her age are retired, but Marilyn is still going strong.”

Brinna isn’t afraid to ride Marilyn. “She’s nice,” she said. “She’s really gentle.”

Being a veteran performer, Marilyn knows when it’s time to be on top of her game and when she can relax.

“She’s kind of a dead head out here,” Lani said as Brinna practiced pole bending on Marilyn in the family’s practice area next to their house in Rye, “but, when you’re at a rodeo and she hears the announcer, boy, she just kind of turns it on.”

Balance-testing app aids trainers in assessing possible concussions

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PHOENIX –­­ Each season, football players at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear have to hold three different stances for 30 seconds with their eyes closed and their hands on their hips.

The goal: recording how well they balance so football trainer Michelle Weber can evaluate a player who suffers a suspected concussion.

Before this season, a medical clinician came in to record the errors in the players’ balance testing.

This season, each player holds the stances with an iPhone or iPad clutched to his chest.

“They see it as a game,” Weber said. “It helps with compliance.”

The devices use the Sway Balance, an app developed by Barrow Neurological Institute that Weber said is not only free, but far more accurate because it provides results on par with having athletes evaluated in a medical facility.

“I can’t describe to you how amazing it is,” she said. “To baseline test every athlete would be very substantial charge, it would be a huge cost for us, so this is amazing.”

Desert Edge is one of more than 100 schools in Arizona that have joined the Barrow Concussion Network, which offers student athlete trainers in Arizona licenses to use Sway Balance at no charge.

The app assesses how players balance in stances such as feet together and standing with one foot in front of the other. Each takes just a few seconds, with the iPhone or iPad buzzing when a step is completed.

The app creates a chart for each athlete that trainers can refer to when an injured player performs the same balance tests.

• Educate high school athletes about concussions • Bring changes in attitudes toward concussions in athletes • Provide computerized concussion baseline testing • Create a culture of safety in sports Dr. Javier Cardenas, a child neurology specialist at Barrow Neurological Institute, said Sway Balance, which uses a device in smartphone and tablet operating systems that measures acceleration, is a way to use widely available technology to protect athletes.

“In this day and age, when we are all worried about concussions, we can be satisfied that we are doing absolutely everything we can to take care of them,” Cardenas said.

The Barrow Concussion Network also offers schools free online cognitive testing and free concussion consultations.

Tamara McLeod, a professor and director of athletic training at A.T. Still University, said via email that while the app doesn’t detect concussions it helps those evaluating the severity of injury.

“It is not meant to be diagnostic, but rather can help clinicians evaluate different aspects that could be affected after a concussion,” she said.

At Desert Edge High School, Weber said Sway Balance is making a big difference not just as she and coaches assess concussions but measuring recovery.

Keith Morris/Roundup “We can have a deeper level of understanding for healing levels, and the results are tangible,” she Wrangler linebacker Hunter Gaines (32) and teammates tackle Payson quarterback Chaz Davis in this said. “We can show the coaches the differences in year’s season opener at Wickenburg. Although Davis wasn’t injured on this play, helmet-to-helmet collibaseline testing. It shows healing.” sions cause many of the concussions suffered by football players.

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Computer Club

The Payson Area Computer Club’s next meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 at the Payson Library meeting room. At that time officer elections for 2015 will be held. All members are encouraged to attend to cast their vote.

The evening’s presentation will cover the technology of listening to music over the last 65 years. The emphasis will be on today’s streaming options.

If you have questions, please email the club secretary at sarar812@msn.com or go to the PACA web site.

Payson Elks The Payson Elks will have its annual Children’s Shopping Spree Saturday, Dec. 6. Any member who can take a child to Walmart should be at the Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, by 8:30 a.m. More volunteers are needed to make this special event a success.

The Lodge’s Christmas party is Thursday, Dec. 11 with a potluck, gift exchange and piano bar with Don and Candy.

Payson Walkers

The Payson Walkers group invites everyone to join its daily, hour-long walk, mostly on pavement. The start time is 9 a.m. from the following sites: Saturday: West end of Longhorn Sunday: Payson Public Library (until Jan. 1, when the start will be from the Senior Circle parking lot) Monday: Elks Lodge on Airport Road Tuesday: Parks and Recreation office, Green Valley Park Wednesday: Walgreens Thursday: Payson Public Library Friday: Home Depot.

Tai Chi and Qigong classes offered

Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson.

The program is especially de­ signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge, but donations are accepted to help the church with utility bills.

For details, call (928) 478-6032.

Write for Rights

Come at 11:30 a.m. to order food and visit with others. For information, call (928) 468-1115.

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Payson Amnesty International invites Rim residents to participate in the annual Global Write-a-thon between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Payson Public Library.

Join Payson Amnesty International and human rights activists around the world in writing letters to free prisoners of conscience and help others who are at risk. Each year for the past 12 years, hundreds of thousands of people across the world have marked International Human Rights Day on December 10 by taking part in Amnesty International’s Global Write-a-thon, the world’s biggest letter writing event.

Join members of Payson Amnesty International anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6.

Refreshments will be served and Demi Coffee will treat you to a free house coffee or $1 off any drink when you wear your “I Wrote for Rights” sticker.

For information contact Penny at (928) 978-1268.

Payson Womans Club

The Payson Womans Club, the oldest service club in Payson, holds general membership meetings at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Payson Womans Club building, 510 W. Main St. Member­ ship is open to local women ages 18 and up.

Friendship Bible Class

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

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Beyond Limits Ministry

Beyond Limits Ministry participants will get into “The Spirit of Christmas” as they attend the annual Christmas program, provided free of charge by the Payson Christian Ministerial Fellowship, at Payson High School Auditorium at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7.

Families and friends are encouraged to bring a canned food item and join the group in the lobby at 1:30 p.m.

Beyond Limits, a non-profit charity, an interdenominational ministry for adults with developmental disabilities. For questions or further information, please call Mark or Jennie Smith at (928) 468-8434.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

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

Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 978-3706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663;

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Join members of the Beyond Limits Ministry, their family and friends at The Spirit of Christmas, a community event led by Eric Santana and the Payson Christian Ministerial Fellowship, will be presented at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec 7 at the Payson High Auditorium. The pageant this year features an “opening act” at 1:40 p.m. and 5:40 p.m., by David O’Neill, a Christian trumpet player and singer. He will also play during the program.

Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 828-0917 or (928) 478-4361.

Photographers meet

Rim Country Photography/ Camera Club meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8. This month’s presentation is by Rylee Chapman, winner of this year’s Gila County Fair – Photography Division Best of Class Award.

She will share what she learned in The Desert Experience — Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.

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The Rim Country Camera Club (R3C) is s group of photography enthusiasts that meet once a month, hold field trips and occasional seminars. The meeting is open to all interested in photography and there is no charge. The meeting location is in the home of Harold Rush.

Please call him at (928) 474-9673 or (928) 978-1339 for directions and a map.

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The Payson Area Singles is a social group for men and women of all ages. There are no dues.

Join the members for a weekly breakfast at Tiny’s at 9 a.m., Tuesday.

Come find out what activities are planned or suggest something new.

For more information call Nadine at (928) 476-4659.

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Members of the Rim Country Garrett Retirees meet Thursday, Dec. 11 at Diamond Point Restaurant on Highway 260 east of Star Valley, for the group’s annual Christmas Party. Social hour begins at 11 a.m., with lunch served at noon. For more details and the three entrée choices and reservations, call Merie at (928) 474-6011 as soon as possible.

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There will be a low-cost vaccine clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Humane Society of Central Arizona, 605 W. Wilson Ct., located south of Main St. off of S. McLane Road.

Cash only will be accepted and fees are as follows: Dogs — Rabies $10, Da2PP-CV $15, Bordatella $10; Cats — Rabies $10, FVRCP $10, FeLV $15; microchips $20.

Humane For more information, call Society (928) 474-5590. of Central Arizona We will be at our local Payson PetSmart this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 ADOPTION p.m. with some of our ador- OPTIONS able adoptables!

Also on Saturday, HSCAZ will be participating in the Electric Light Parade which starts at 6 p.m. on Historic Main Street.

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Winners in Ladies Tuesday Bridge for Dec. 2 were: Mary Kemp, first; Betty Mashl, second; Ginny Pine Library Friends Brubaker, third. invite all to party Play is at 1:30 p.m. every Democratic Women Tuesday at Majestic Rim, 310 E. The members of the Pine Library of Rim Country Tyler Parkway, Payson. Area resiFriends invite Pine and Strawberry The members of the Democratic dents and guests are welcome. residents to attend their annuPlease call Carol Blann at (928) al Christmas Potluck Luncheon Women of Rim Country meet in the Activity Room located right Tuesday, Dec. 9 at noon at Tiny’s 978-3881 for reservations and inforbehind the Cultural Center in Pine. Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260. mation.

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Fun and festivities start at noon, Monday, Dec. 8.

Bring a dish to share and canned fruit for the Pine Strawberry Food Bank.

For more information, call Helen at (928) 476-4759.

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.

Adoption Special

Help our furry friends get a home for the howlidays. Our popular adoption special continues through Dec. 31. Draw your own adoption fee, ranging from $20 to $45. All animals over 5 years are just $15.

Stop by the shelter Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed Sundays and holidays). Here are just two of the wonderful pets currently available for adoption. All pets are spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations.

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Imogene is a lovely cat who is in her “Golden Years.” She has a great attitude with other animals and warms up well to gentle affection and interaction. Since she’s a bit older, she’s not too keen on being held or picked up, but once she gets comfortable in a new home, she’ll come over and give you all of the love in the world!

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Here’s a special gift to you from us at the Humane Society Resale Store & Vintage Boutique, 510 W. Main St., open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For every purchase of $25 or more, you will receive FREE a Zoink Fetch ‘N Fling ($10 retail value). It’s just our way of saying thanks for supporting our four-legged friends!

I am a quiet, independent gentleman that adores getting attention and exploring! I prefer naps over play any day, but it doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy getting out! Good little walks around the neighborhood, or out for a nice easy hike are what I prefer! I would do best with a canine companion that will respect my space and has the same passion for naps as I do! A household that is calmer yet outgoing would be preferred for my lifestyle.

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Back to Basics seeing lots of new customers Influx not from Vita Mart closing by

Michele Nelson

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A never-ending stream of customers keep the three employees of Back to Basics finding products, ringing them up and answering questions.

It would seem the closing of Payson’s other health food store, Vita Mart, would explain the boost in customers, but store manager Steven Cole said that is not the case.

He said most of the increased traffic has come from people new to the Rim Country.

“This past month we’ve had about 12 new customers,” said Cole, “They tell us that they are new to town.”

Cole also said more businesses in town have started to refer people to Back to Basics to find what they need.

Senior salesperson Tara Sall said it does not surprise her that Back to

Basics did not see a huge bump of Vita Mart customers because they served a different clientele.

“We never considered them as competition … Vita Mart was more about food than supplements,” she said. “But I’m surprised. I keep asking, ‘Do we really have that many new people?’”

She said a lot of the Back to Basics food customers have found what they need at Bashas’ and Safeway.

Sall said the food market is tough.

Food goes bad so quickly, Back to Basics sends a box of just-aboutto-expire food to the needy once a week.

Cole said most of the food the store has on the shelves comes from customer requests. He believes that sort of customer service has made many customers very loyal.

“We have people that live in California that make a detour to visit the shop on their way to vacation in other states to stock up,” he said.

The store also does special orders

and mails to customers all over the world. If a customer asks for something that is not on the shelves, Cole said they do their best to serve that customer.

“We will research to the best of our ability to get that product,” said Cole. “We have a lot of products.”

Cole said normally he has three people out on the floor of the store, but with the increase in customers, he has hired more staff and will have four people on the floor during peak hours.

Back to Basics has been in business for 22 years. Cole said people rave about the quality and quantity of supplements they have on the shelves.

He believes the reason people become such loyal customers, is the service. He makes sure that during every shift, one of the two senior salespeople on staff is available for questions, as they know more about how to find products than anyone.

“We have been here 22 years,” said Sall. “We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t deliver.”

Phoenix-area housing market in low gear until next year

business news and notes

• The Tractor Supply Company is taking steps to open a retail shop in Payson on the corner of Highway 260 and Manzanita Drive, 510 E. Highway 260. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional-use permit for the site at 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 and the Design Review Board will review plans at 3 p.m. Dec. 9. At the Planning and Zoning meeting, the commission will consider issuing a CUP that lets the business sell trailers and equipment in front and on the side of the

building. The proposed business would sit next to Tiny’s Restaurant and sell welders, generators, animal care products, work wear, power tools, riding mowers, lawn and garden products. Tractor Supply Company is the largest operator of rural lifestyle retail stores in the U.S., with more than 1,300 retail stores in 48 states, according to its website. In September, the Fountain Hills town council approved opening a store there. The company plans to open about 26 stores in

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Store manager Steven Cole says the increased traffic at Back to Basics has come from people new to the Rim Country.

Arizona, according to the Fountain Hills Times.

• The Fossil Creek Creamery is celebrating its 10th anniversary by offering 10 percent off cheese and fudge products through Dec. 31. The Fossil Creek Creamery is located in Strawberry at 10379 W. Fossil Creek Road. For more information, call (928) 4765178.

If you would like to submit something for business news and notes, email abechman@payson.com.

The Phoenix-area housing market probably won’t see a significant boost until next year, according to analysts from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

Highlights of the September report include: The median single-family-home sales price rose 5 percent from last September, but that’s mostly due to a drop in the number of sales at the low end of the price range.

Sluggish demand and low sales activity have persisted for the past 14 months.

The rental market remains hot, with rents and construction permits rising.

After the housing crash, Phoenix-area home prices shot up from September 2011 to last summer. This year, prices leveled off and then rose slightly. The median single-family-home price rose from $198,997 to $209,900. Realtors will note the average price per square foot rose 7 percent.

The median townhome/condo price went up 15 percent.

However, the report’s author says the median increases happened primarily just because fewer sales are now clustered at the lower end of the market, with fewer foreclosures and short sales available. Only luxury homes above $2 million are seeing stronger-than-normal demand. Overall, the number of single-family-home sales is down 7 percent from last September to this September.

“Demand has been much weaker since July 2013 and still shows little sign of recovery,” says the report’s author, Mike Orr, director of the Center for Real Estate Theory and Practice at the W. P. Carey School of Business. “Supply is also fairly limited.”

Investors are unlikely to bring that increase in demand. They’ve largely lost interest in the Phoenix area, with better bargains and more foreclosures elsewhere. Investors accounted for only 14.4 percent of residential-property purchases in September — way down from the peak of 39.7 percent in July 2012.

“To get the market back to what we would consider normal will require a major recovery in demand from local first-time home buyers,” explains Orr. “The last quarter of the year is rarely one in which first-time home buyer demand takes off without some unusual stimulus, so it looks as though our hopes for a livelier market will have to rest on a stronger start to 2015.”

Orr says if lenders decide to lower their standards for home loans, then that might create some additional demand next year. Many people who went through foreclosure in 2008 will be allowed to enter the market again, after spending the required seven years in the credit “penalty box.”

Until then, the rental-home market is red hot, with fast turnover and a constrained supply of rental homes available. The Phoenix area has already seen a 5.7 percent boost in rents over the past 12 months. Construction permits to build new multi-family housing to meet the demand are also on a strong upward trend.

Those wanting more Phoenix-area housing data can subscribe to Orr’s monthly reports at www.wpcarey.asu.edu/realtyreports. The premium site includes statistics, charts, graphs and the ability to focus in on specific aspects of the market.

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aroundthe rim Area has terrific young archers When dinner was over, we all Move over Katniss, make way for Micheal. adjourned to the living room where Pine Strawberry School eighth-grad- the grandkids and their friends played er Micheal Aguon is picking up where board games and the boys and spoushe left off last year when he was es danced to country and western a qualifier for the National Archery music. in Schools National Tournament in As the family left to return to their Louisville, Ky. — he paced the archery Valley homes, I quizzed a grandchild team, scoring a team high 269, includ- on why they hadn’t brought their myriing a whopping 11 perfect 10s. ad of electronic gizmos along.

Aguon bettered that effort at a multi “Dad told us we couldn’t … he said meet held Nov. 22 at the Ben Avery we had to spend the day in nature,” Shooting Range near Phoenix. He fin- they replied. ished first in his division, scoring a What a treat that was for the old 273 that included 14 10s. In winning, folks.

Aguon bested 30 others from around Library Friends invite Arizona.

Sixth-grader Caleb Barlow shot a Those hard-working, gen247 with six 10s and was sixth erous volunteers at Library overall in his division. rattlin’ Friends are issuing an inviSeventh-grader Hunter the rim tation to attend the group’s Ferguson racked up a 233 to annual Christmas potluck take 10th in his division. luncheon at noon tomorrow, Sixth-grader Emma Paine Saturday, Dec. 8 in the library took eighth among 38 paractivity room. ticipants in her division. She Participants should bring scored three 10s while shoota dish to share and a can of ing a 242. fruit that will be donated to Kendall Brooks was 11th the food bank. For more inforwith a 230. Cash York, a Max Foster mation, call Helen at (928) fifth-grader earned a 197 that 476-4759. was good enough for fifth place.

Arts boutique open Saturday Fifth-grader Angela Branch racked The Pine Strawberry Arts and up a 231 with four 10s to finish second Crafts Guild boutique, which opened in her division. Also in the division, Joey Ramirez was seventh, Darby at the Pine Community Center on Nov. MacFarlane eighth, RaeAnn Ramirez 28, will continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 6 and those 10th and Jose Cottrell 11th.

The Buffalos also had two same hours on Saturday, Dec. 13. The fourth-graders, Makenzie Aguon and boutique will have on sale handmade Winnie Paine, compete, finishing 16th gifts and decorations made by guild members. and 18th.

Among the items are hand-woven No gadgets, thankfully baskets, kitchen items, jewelry, handmade clothing, original art, pet attire, Thanksgiving is in the rearview holiday decorations, hand-knitted and mirror and we are steering toward crocheted baby items, mittens and Christmas. scarves, greeting cards and more.

For wife, Kay and me, the Thanksgiving holiday was especially meaningful because we were visited by two sons, five grandchildren and two of their friends.

The weather, although cool, was ideal to have dinner on the outside deck.

About halfway into the visit, I realized something was strangely different about this visit. No one was glued to the electronic gadgets they usually bring along. In fact, they had left all them in their cars.

What a difference that made — we could actually visit without having to look at the tops of our grandkids heads.

Prior to dinner, the kids even hiked Pine Creek Canyon, which included a healthy jaunt to Camp LoMai.

Holiday hit in Strawberry

Marlene Kubiak is more than giddy over the enthusiastic turnout that showed up Thanksgiving evening for the Christmas display she, her husband Rick, and friends built at the family home located at 8720 W. Tonto Rim Dr. in Strawberry.

“I’m so excited, we had people waiting for the lights to come on and several commented that this was Rick’s best display yet,” she said. “We are already thinking about next year because each year is different.”

Most importantly, onlookers dropped off enough food to fill five large plastic bags, which will be donated to the Pine Strawberry Food Bank.

Marlene says the spectacular dis-

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Part of the Foster family’s Thanksgiving celebration this year included some old-fashioned, non-tech fun — a checkers challenge. play could not have been put up without the assistance of friends Betty Gloor and Molly Davis, “We are so grateful for the help.”

She also calls the project, “a big job, but so rewarding.”

The display will be up until New Year’s so give yourself a holiday pickme-up by dropping by the Kubiak home. But don’t forget to take along a few cans or packages of food to help feed the less fortunate during this holiday season.

Computer training

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library is once again hosting the highly popular computer training classes taught

by Ray Baxter.

The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 in the library activity room on Randall Drive.

The class is limited to 24 pupils and registration is required. The fee is $10 and students should bring their own laptop and power supply.

The Microsoft Office curriculum will include differences between Office 2013, Office 365 and Office.com, how to get the best prices for Office 365, using OneDrive with MS Offices and using templates.

For Windows 8.1, the curriculum includes start screen vs. desktop, apps vs. programs, two versions of Internet Explorer, using the Windows Store, tips and tricks, and more.

To register, visit the library or call (928) 476-3678.

Polar Express steams through

Also at the library, manager Becky

Waer has scheduled upcoming holiday treats that include a reading of “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg and the showing of “The Polar Express” movie.

The reading begins at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17. Children are asked to wear their pajamas.

The movie begins at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26. Refreshments will be served at both events. Children should bring their own pillow to be comfortable on the floor.

Waer is quick to remind children to arrive early because fire codes restrict the number of children who can be in the library and those who arrive late sometimes have to be turned away.

Call (928) 476-3678 for more information.

Christmas party tomorrow

The Church on Randall Place’s Women with Extending Hands is issuing an invitation to participate in the group’s second annual Christmas Party to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 6.

Participants are asked to bring a food dish to share and a “show and tell” item made this year. Items can include quilts, beadwork, recipes, recommended readings, Bible passages, poems and more.

For more information or to RSVP, call Diane at (928) 978-1096 or Margie at (928) 727-6184.

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Thanksgiving and Christmas all about family My husband and I made the long trip to Yuma for the holidays to visit with four of our children. It turned out to be a whirlwind of activity for us.

We had Thanksgiving dinner at our daughter Vicki’s home, and the day after we started making tamales. We must’ve made at least 20 dozen — beef, pork, chicken, and green corn. We divided them up and filled the ice the chest to the brim. Our daughter, village Eileen, chipped in and helped us prepare the green corn tamales.

We didn’t finish until Saturday evening. We left for Payson Sunday morning so that was cutting it very close. Thinking back on all of it, we had a great time. It is all about family after all.

Update: Our son Bill Jr. is final- Janet ly on the road to recovery from Snyder surgery for cancer after a few harrowing weeks of setbacks. We visited him while we were in Yuma and he finally looks like his old self, though he’s lost a lot of weight. He still cannot drive or do any heavy lifting, but he is taking each day cautiously until he gets a sign from his doctor that he is healed. Thank you to everyone for the prayers.

The countdown is on for the next big holiday.

Can you believe Christmas is only three weeks

away? I haven’t even taken down the decorations for Thanksgiving yet. I will have to start digging in the garage for the Christmas decorations. Many of the neighbors in the Village have already started to put up the lights and some even have trees up and decorated.

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The December fire board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Star Valley fire station. The meetings are always open and there is a call to the public at the end when you can voice your concerns.

Don’t forget the Payson Christmas Light Parade at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 on Main Street. The Hellsgate ladder truck will be on hand with some of the firefighters.

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Birthdays

Jeff Shaw of Tonto Village III will celebrate his birthday on Dec. 12. He is an indispensable person for Hellsgate Fire Department; he is a fire board member and always willing to man the grill at the barbecues and helps the department whenever needed. Thank you Jeff for your tireless efforts.

On Dec. 13, Carol Fulp, a part-time resident of the Village has a birthday. Carol has had some health problems of late, we wish her a happy birthday and get well.

On Dec. 14, Duane Long of the Long Ranch will celebrate. Duane is always willing to help neighbors in the Village. Happy birthday to you Duane.

On Dec. 15, J.R. Alliger, locksmith extraordinaire, and a resident of Tonto Village III, adds another birthday. Happy birthday to you J.R. On the same day, Dec. 15, another longtime resident and the former owner of Honest John’s Lumber Yard in the Village, Flo Haulot will celebrate her big day. Flo is now a resident of Tonto Basin, but Bill and I go to see her once in a while.

That’s all for this week, folks, remember, call me at (928) 478-9935 or email me at janet_snyder2001 @ yahoo.com if there is a bit of news you would like to add to the column.

The Depression years were good for America – Part 2 Last week I started to tell you about a typical 1930s Sunday in New York City where I lived as a boy, but I had to talk about the reason younger people have the wrong idea about the Depression, and here we are with a Part 2. Why do people who didn’t live through the Depression have a different view of it than those of us who did? Easy! The history books are all hung up on the difference between the “Roaring Twenties” and the not-soroaring ’30s. But we weren’t all hung up on it.

Sure, times were tough, but so are Americans, Johnny. And don’t you ever forget it!

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Here’s a Sunday I remember very well. It was a beautiful late spring or early summer day. As Mom and I and my two older brothers, Bill and Frank, left for church that morning the sun was shining and many people were sitting out on their front stoops — as we called the stairs leading up to our front porches — sunning themselves and talking, something we did a lot on Sundays back then, conver- your turn sation not yet having become a lost art.

Later, after church services, the four of us started on our way home, Bill and Frankie walking ahead and laughing and joking with each other as Mom and I brought up the rear.

The first stop was a newsstand, Tom Garrett where we splurged by spending 15 cents on three newspapers.

Mom and my two brothers read the papers after we got them home, but I didn’t. My only interest was the comic strips in the colorful Sunday “funny papers” — Dick Tracy, Blondie, the Katzenjammer Kids, Li’l Abner, Prince Valiant, Little Orphan Annie and all the rest.

Comic strips were an important part of life in those days. They were so important that when the newspapers went on strike one week, Fiorello La Guardia, the mayor of New York, read them to us over the radio. I am told that La Guardia is rated as one of the three best mayors the country ever had — I believe it. He won my vote that day.

Next, we stopped at a little bakery, where I breathed in delicious smells and watched wideeyed and happy as Frank pointed out a crumb cake, some crumb buns, and some cinnamon buns to the clerk, who bagged them up for us, carefully bagging the crumb cake and crumb buns separate because she knew that we would be doing the traditional “toss for the crumbs at the bottom of the bag” when we got home. The whole thing — four large crumb buns, four large cinnamon buns, and a crumb cake, cost us just 27 cents. To put that in context, a loaf of bread or bottle of milk was 11 cents.

Sales taxes, by the way, were unheard of.

Mom carried the bag with the crumb cake and crumb buns. She knew better than to let Frank carry them; they’d have been some of the best shaken — and hence bald — crumb buns on the planet if Frank carried them. Frank was a crumb freak.

On toward home we strolled in bright sunlight, and then onto a more shaded street. Two blocks later we passed Mrs. Reed sweeping her porch, said hello to the six DiSarros next door — mother, father, three sons and a daughter, all basking in the sun on their front stoop — went inside, and had a late breakfast feast. After that I sprawled out on the living room floor and read comic strips, changed out of my good clothes, charged outside, dug up Dom DiSarro, who I knew also had 6 cents for a Sunday ticket at the Victory Theater (kid’s tickets were 2 cents on weekdays), and off we went.

Later, after a Depression day’s supper — nothing but roast beef, baked potatoes, carrots and peas, and a slice of apple pie — I went into the living room and listened to the Sunday radio programs, mostly comedy hours like Jack Benny and Bob Hope because “Sherlock Holmes” and other adventure programs came on weekdays.

We were, in case you hadn’t noticed, minus a father. Daddy died when I was 5. Bill and Frank had to drop out of high school and go to work. Our rent was $16 a month. We heated the house with kerosene stoves. I wore hand-me-downs. A dime was BIG money.

And we were happy.

Why? Family. Friends. Each other. Faith. This great nation of ours.

It’s enough. Enjoy it! Love it!

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Light parade promises fun A Wild West Show is coming to Payson!

This Saturday night, it will begin at 6 p.m. and make its way from Green Valley Park east to the Sawmill Theatre complex.

This year’s annual Electric Light Parade, with the theme “Wild West Christmas,” is again being hosted by Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.

“This year’s parade is going to be bigger and better than ever,” said Kaprice Bachtell, special events coordinator.

“We expect 35 entries in this year’s parade and have encouraged each entry to depict a western actor or an entire scene. It should be a whole lot of fun, and our theme this year really fits our western heritage.”

This year, there will be three announcing stations along the parade route. Fred the DJ will be describing each entry as it passes by from dj’s music his usual announcing area trivia in the Presbyterian Church parking lot. Newly elected town councilman Chris Higgins, of KMOG radio, will be announcing in front of Rim Sight & Sound. And Ann and I will be manning the mic (and taking pictures) DJ Craig from the town stage in front of the Ox Bow Saloon.

When you leave to come to the parade, please remember to bring along a can or two of food to drop off in the receptacles located next to each of us announcers. The Payson Food Bank thanks you.

Bundle up the kids (and yourself) and join the fun Saturday night on Main Street. You just may see the Lone Ranger, Buffalo Bill or even Annie Oakley riding on one of the floats.

We can hardly wait — it’s going to be a great Wild West Show!

This week’s question

In December of 2003, a country music duo debuted on Billboard’s Hot Country Hits chart with their song “Wild West Show,” a mournful tale of lovers, separated following a disagreement and a standoff of egos. The vocal begins, “I’m feelin’ like Tonto, ridin’ a pinto, tryin’ to chase the Lone Ranger down. I’m a little unraveled, but I’m still in the saddle, cryin’ your name out to the clouds. Hey yaw, hey yaw!”

Both members of this country duo are songwriters, vocalists and guitarists. One was a founding member of the country music band Lonestar and later a solo artist for BNA Records, while the other was formerly a solo artist on Hollywood Records.

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Last year’s Electric Light Parade featured this winter wonderland float, this year’s parade will feature western-themed entries. released in November 2005, added another top-20 single, the Vietnam War-inspired “8th of November” and two more top 40 hits.

There most recent single, “Look At You,” is currently rising up the country charts and this week sits in the No. 13 spot.

Is this “Wild West Show” country music duo A) Big & Rich, B) Brooks & Dunn, C) The Judds, or D) The Bellamy Brothers.

If you’re the fourth caller and have the correct answer this week, you’ll win a CD of your favorite artist or genre of music. Good luck.

Last week’s question

Last week’s trivia question asked if you could name the singer who recorded the 1970 country-pop hit “Thank God and Greyhound” in which the singer describes how his girlfriend “done him wrong” and then how his feelings of betrayal turned to thankfulness at the bus station as he watched his girlfriend leave the station.

This artist appeared on “The Beverly Hillbillies” TV show and with Buck Owens hosted “Hee Haw” from 1969-1986.

Some of this his top hits included “If I Had It To Do All Over Again,” “Somewhere Between Love And Tomorrow,” and his No. 1 hit “Come Live With Me.” The choices were A) Sonny James, B) David Houston, C) Roy Clark, and D) Freddie Hart.

The right answer was Roy Clark.

Also a country-pop singer, Sonny James’ long recording career stretched from 1953 through 1983 and included 23 country No. 1 hits (16 of those in a row from 1967-1971) and

his 1956 pop hit, “Young Love.”

Louisianan country singer-guitarist David Houston charted hits from 1963 until the end of the 1980s. His biggest hit, “Almost Persuaded,” topped the country chart for nine weeks in the summer of 1966.

Freddie Hart debuted on the country charts in 1959. His career ended in 1987 with 48 hits to his credit. Six of those songs made it to No. 1, all in the early 1970s. His signature hit was 1972’s “My Hang-Up Is You.” Congratulations to last week’s trivia winner, Margaret Simmons, who has won several times in the past.

A final note

Kudos to the Swiss Village businesses for staging another fun lighting ceremony last weekend, kicking off the Christmas holiday season in Payson.

Hundreds of holiday enthusiasts gathered to enjoy the magic show, face-painting, strolling through the decorated shops and listening to local artists sing Christmas joy on both the north and south ends of the village.

And, of course, the holiday festival’s highlight, especially for the children, was the Friday night arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, who came rumbling in on a one of Payson’s finest shiny red fire trucks, sirens blaring.

One by one, each child had a chance to sit on Santa’s lap, to tell the “jolly old soul” his or her dream for Christmas morning.

It was another great evening in Payson.

See you at the Electric Light Parade!

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Community humming with the holidays Christopher Creek is all geared up for the season with the Loop lighted up like never before. The length of the road is lighted from end to end with some new features including the corner of Wheeler Inn RV Park and a 75-foot lighted ponderosa pine down at Landmark. Alex Armenta has been busy troubleshooting the dusk-to-dawn feature of the light show. Off in the neighborhood the decorations are on — most notably at the Alvins’ and the Schmitts’. It’s all just in time for a loaded event schedule starting this weekend.

Cindi indicated that she and the crew were pleased and thankful for all the folks who came to share the Thanksgiving feast at Landmark.

Attendance was around 50 family and friends and there another week was plenty of food. To top it in the creek off, the day was particularly gorgeous with temperatures in the high 60s.

Last Saturday afternoon the place was transformed with the off-white riffles of drapery in front of the overhead doors and swoops of Rod Britain matching scallops across all the beams and down the walls. The tables and chairs were linen-clad and set up at an angle to accommodate the 85 wedding participants. Then there were all the centerpieces and lighting. Outside, the patio was done up in white lighting and burlap bows and that’s where the ceremony was performed.

Saturday evening the crew had the patio back to normal with the fire pits again the popular attraction. That’s where we ran into Kelly Sterling. She has Timber Wolf Pines, a secluded cabin rental out along Colcord Road.

Along with her were two of her guests in the cabin. Pamela Smith is reacquainting with Kelly having gone to high school with her at Greenway some 35 years ago. Amy Cioffi was the third member of the party and a Florida girl enjoying some mountain time.

The girls had just returned from a trip across the Rim Road where they had a close encounter with an elk on the road. Kelly says it was the first time any of her guests had asked her to share their Rim Country adventures.

In a brief note, we just learned from

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Visitors continue to enjoy Christopher Creek hospitality in spite of the cool weather.

Sonni that longtime Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship pastor, Olie Adams, passed away on Tuesday.

Speaking of the Ol’ Fella, he is due to show up at the North Pole tomorrow. This North Pole is actually the Presidents Room Sheila has so creatively transformed to accommodate the “Breakfast with Santa” event. So, when you hear all the sirens, horns and claxons from the fire engine you know to come visit Santa at Creekside tomorrow morning at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, and take some pictures with Santa and the kids. And kids, bring your letter to Santa and put it in the special North Pole mailbox. While you’re there find out whether or not he’s having anything in his coffee.

And then off he goes down to see some kids down on Columbine Road and will check to see what they have on their Christmas lists. Later, about 2 p.m., he said he might stop down at the fourth annual Landmark Christmas tree decorating party to see that the tree is being properly decorated in time for next week’s

Christopher Creek Christmas Electric Light Parade. Don’t forget your ornaments.

Then it is back up to Creekside at 5 p.m. for hosted hors d’oeuvres and holiday drink specials at the Community Christmas Party.

Bring your special ornament to add to the tree decorations here as well.

Phew! And that’s just this weekend. Next Saturday, Dec. 13 the CCHOA Kids Christmas Party will begin at 1 p.m. at the ChristopherKohl’s firehouse. Kids, bring some canned goods to put in the boxes and parents come along to hear Santa read from Clement C. Moore. You can never be sure what Santa may have to say!

Then the parade lines up down by the Tall Pines Market for a 6:30 p.m. start. The light show will travel up the Loop to make a turnaround at Creekside, then down Columbine Road crossing at the car wash and returning on Ashby Lane. Both Landmark and Creekside invite the parade participants to after parties. … and that’s another week in the Creek.

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The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $7.95 per hour.

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Summer Firewood Sale, Shaggy-Bark Juniper $240.

Aligator Redheart Mix $260. and Oak $300,

Delivery Available 928-474-9859

FURNITURE Antique Singer Treddle w/Oak Top, $100.obo; Ethan Allen Antique Pine Shelf Unit, $500.obo; Spinet Piano, Sherman Clay, Excellent Condition, $900.obo 928-468-2005

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

Order: 10073295 Cust: -Gila Community College Distric Keywords: Biology Instructor art#: 20122984 Class: Instructor Size: 3.00 X 4.00

HOUSTON MESA FUELWOODS

Instructor Opening

FURNITURE Beautiful Classic Couch. Queen Anne carved oak legs. Rolled arms. Very well built. Upholstery detailed garden tapestry.

472-1173. $700

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

20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALE: 610 W. Colt Circle, Thurs, Fri. Sat. & Sun. Dec. 4, 5, 6 & 7 from 8am to ?: LOTS OF TUPPERWARE!!!

Most of it half or less than half price; 2 Bedroom Sets, Some Furniture, Desk, Kitchenware, Odd Stuff from Garage, Huge Bell Collection and More!

480-246-7550 ESTATE SALE: Fri. & Sat. Dec. 5 & 6 from 8am to 3pm (Star Valley) Next to Moose Lodge & Lone Survivor Surplus!

Something for Everyone, Great Stocking Stuffers & Cheap Goodie Gifts! Antiques to Mantiques over 40 Fishin Poles, Legal Homemade Fighin Nets, Fly Rods, Golf Goodies, Stereo Equipment, TV’s w/VCRs, Globes, Aero Gardens, Boot Tables, Rustic Signs & Much Much More! Free Popcorn & Free Raffles for Lunch & 260 Cafe & Raffle for Fly Rod & Automatic Reel, w/Case!!

Follow Signs out to Star Valley & we ALWAYS hav FUN in Fund Raising!!

Mention you read it in The Payson Roundup & Get a Discount!

MOVING SALES Yard & Barn Sale: Variety from Fruniture, Antiques, Hunting, Decoys, Household Items and Many Extras; Sunday Only from 8am to 5:30pm; 547 N. Latigo Circle, Star Valley,

YARD SALES 1007 Driftwood, (Payson), Sat. & Sun. Dec. 6 & 7 from 8am to 2pm: Pre-Estate Sale; Household Items, Decorative Items, Yard Art, Christmas and Tools!

404 W. Corral Circle, Sat. Dec. 6 from 8am to 5pm: Clothes, Shoes, Picture Frames, Huge Elec. Faux Fire Place, Kitchenware Household Items and Much Much More!

Liquidation Sale: 8649 S. Rimwood Rd. in Strawberry (Turn Left on Rimwood off Fossil Creek Rd) Saturday Dec. 6: Equipment, Gift Shop Items, Office and Home Furnishings,

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS

Biology Instructor GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, in partnership with Eastern Arizona College, has a Biology Instructor posiƟon open in Payson. Excellent salary and benefits oīered. The PosiƟon Open NoƟce, which includes applicaƟon instrucƟons and other important informaƟon, may be viewed and printed at hƩp://www.eac.edu/Working_at_EAC/ list.asp Or, you may call 928-428-8915 to have a noƟce mailed or faxed. Open unƟl filled. EOE Gila Community College continues to provide outstanding academic and workforce development programs to the adults of Gila County.

COME BE A PART OF OUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE! Order: 10073321 Cust: -Rim Country Health Keywords: Dietary Cooks & Aides art#: 20123020 Class: Mechanical Size: 2.00 X 5.00

NOW HIRING COOKS $12 to $15 per hour DOE

DIETARY AIDES Must be customer service oriented. $9.50 to $10.50 per hour Fast paced environment, background and drug test required.

Apply in person at: Rim Country Health 807 W. Longhorn Road, Payson or email resume to brianc@rimcountryhealth.com

Order: 10073348 Cust: -Hospice Compassus Keywords: IPU Registered Nurse art#: 20123065 Class: Healthcare Size: 2.00 X 5.00

1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, 289ci, C-4 Auto, w/Shift Kit, Needs front suspensionwork, Must See! $12,000.obo Call 928-970-1653

Get the best results!

CARS

DRIVERS

1997 Buick LaSabre Limited, White,108,500 Miles, New Air Condition,Tires, Plus Have Receipts for $2000. of Mechanical Upgrades, $2500.Firm 928-970-0052

SALES/MARKETING Service Assistant

2008 Izuzu Ascender SUV, 6 cyl.

Really Nice Clean $5995. stock #1001 2007 Ford Focus SES, Auto Trans, Nicely Equiped, Low MIles, $7750. Stock #1002 Rays Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main Steet, 928-978-8375 AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, LOCAL: Will Pick Up, Good Prices, DAVE’S AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, Parts for Sale, M-F, 9-5, Sat 9-1, 928-474-4440

I BUY & REPAIR CARS, TRUCKS,

Newspaper

is seeking an independent contractor to deliver newspapers.

Earn Extra Income!!!

Tuesdays and Friday Afternoons, in Payson, Arizona.

Aprpox.32 Miles per/week, Approx. 4 hours per/week Must be 21 years of age, good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive.

Attach Proof/Copy of Arizona Driver’s License to Application Our Company does Background Checks Applications available after 3:00 p.m. at 708 N. Beeline, Payson, AZ

RV’S & TRAILERS

CHAPMAN AUTO CENTER CHAPMAN Join Payson’s #1 AUTO CENTER Volume Store Immediate opening for Service Drive Assistant Immediate openings for We offer: Sales Professional.

Part-time employment in a professionWe offer: al environment Full-time employment in a professional Training with an experienced staff for environment. career growth Training with an experienced staff for Excellent pay plan, 401(k), paid vacation, career growth. bonuses with great product.

Ainsurance, perfect location Excellent pay plan, 401k, paid vacation, We require: insurance, Excellence bonuses. in customer service, bothRequire: in person and on the phone We Great communication skills service.

Excellence in customer Professional appearance Professional appearance Computer literacy Computer literacy Internet & social Passion for people media exp.

Passion people Must passfor drug screening Must pass drugAZscreening Must have valid driver’s license Must have valid driver’s license Apply in PersonAZ at Chapman Auto in Apply in Person at Chapman Autoor inapply Payson Payson, ask for Danny Way onlineask at Chapmanpayson.com for Todd or Glenn

or apply online at Chapmanpayson.com

HANDYMAN Rim Country Handyman Specializing in carpentry, painting, siding, decks, wood floors, window cleaning, and tile. If you want someone trustworthy that has more than 15 years experience having been the superintendent of a company that built over 65 homes in the Payson area then call me at 928-978-0234 Steve’s Handyman Service Homes, Mobile Homes,Trailers, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Tile, Hardwood Floors, Painting.

Honets & Dependable, Always on Time, 928-301-6237

HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2014

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

RUNNING OR NOT 928-951-3500

HAULING

Route Driver

PARTS 2012, 17 inch Dodge Ram Custom Factory Tires and Rims; $750.obo 928-478-6098

RVS 1987 Airstream 32ft Travel Trailer, Awning on all windows, Air, Food Floors, Very Nice, $12,500, 602-885-0367

SUVS 2006 Hummer 3, 4-WD, 71,400 Miles, Like New Condition, Heated Leather Seats, Call 928-468-6246

TRAILERS ATV, 5’x17.6’, all steel, $1550/obo.

Spare bearings, repacked tires balanced, Glenn, 928-978-6007.

TRUCKS 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 Ton Extended Cab, 4 Wheel Drive, Security System, Leather Seats, Bed Liner, Tool Box, 84,000 Miles, Good Condition, One Owner, Call 928-978-6297 after 10:00am

EMPLOYMENT

ROUTE DRIVER Full-Time Position Available For Payson Area

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

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

928-478-6972

GENERAL

Full Time Bus Driver Pine Strawberry School has an immediate opening for a full-time bus driver, benefits included. Pay is dependent upon experience Inquire at 928-476-3283 for application

100 N. Beeline Highway

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS

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

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873

HOME SERVICES Call The Cheaper Sweeper

Call The Cheaper Sweeper You’ve tried the rest, now try the best!

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

Gift Certificates Available Holiday Healer’s Special, Gift Cert. Avail. also 4-Sessions for Holiday Rate of $100.

Call Jill While Christmas is Approaching 928-468-6097

Apply at: Griffin’s Propane 1315 Red Baron Rd. Griffin’s is an equal opportunity employer

DRIVERS

928-474-5261

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

LANDSCAPING

IRIS GARDEN SERVICE MOBILE WELDING Repair, Fabricating, Gates, Piped Fencing, & Chain Link Fence; Insured; 928-369-8960 Open Enrollment for Medicare Supplements and ACA on the Exchange, Also AHCCS Plans Available Broker Guidance Start-to-Finish

10% Off Your Full Cleanup!

COMPLETE YARD & GARDEN CLEANUPS, DEBRIS REMOVED, REASONABLE; PAYSON LIC. 928-474-5932 Cell 928-951-3734 not.lic.contr.

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

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination call the Arizona Attorney General’s Office

928-951-0859

Wharehouse/Delivery/Counter Person w/Excellent People Skills and Organizational Ability. Plumbing/HBAC Knowledge is a Plus, Drug Free Only Should Inquire, Stop in Store to Pick Up Aplication 811 E. Hwy 260, Payson

FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts

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OakLeaf Yardworks

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

HEALTH CARE

CONSTRUCTION

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Debco Construction

Order: 10072679 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: Parks and Rec ad-pick up old ad-need proof art#: 20122095 Class: Administrative/Professional Size: 2.00 X 2.00 Town of Payson

Home Health RN or LPN Current position is for a high tech pediatric patient in Payson. He Requires skilled nursing shifts to augment the care he Receives from his family. He is vent dependent @ noc; Resp Rx; enteral feedings; med administration. For more information, please call Pat Lundberg, RN at 602.509.4889 or email at pat.Lundberg@spechomehc.com

Police Officer Recruit $18.07 - $27.11/hr or Certified Police Officer $19.95 - 29.93/hr, depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits.

Obtain required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x207; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 12/11/14. EOE Order: 10073250 Cust: -Tom Russell & Associate Keywords: Obamacare Guidance art#: 20122917 Class: Miscellaneous Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Town of Payson Recreation Coordinator – Event Center $16.79 - $25.18/hr.

Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x207; pick one up at Town Hall or download at www.paysonaz.gov.

Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 01/15/15. EOE

Order: 10067884 Cust: -Gila County Personnel Keywords: Weekly 3x3 art#: 20115215 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 3.00

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

Lube Specialist Public Health Nurse Juvenile Detention Officer Grant Project Assistant Property Appraiser I Victim Witness Advocate

TREE SERVICES DANGEROUS Tree Removal Lot Thinning, Fire Prevention INSURED Call 928-369-8960

LEGAL SERVICES AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal AZCLDP #81438

HANDYMAN DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Pine Needles, Tree Trimming, Hauling. unlicensed; 928-478-6139

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

Gila County Career Opportunities Globe:

Yard Maint.,Firewising minor landscaping and tree trimming.

All work affordable.

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

Payson:

Bylas:

Part-time Deputy Constable Lube Specialist Juvenile Detention Officer Administration Clerk Sr. Deputy Probation Officer WIC Nutritionist

Early Literacy Community Liaison

Globe or Payson: Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal Program Administrator Deputy Attorney Medical Case Manager Environmental Health Manager

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

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

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

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

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE 3Br/2Ba, 1700sf in Quiet, Mountain View. Houston Creek Landing, Call 928-978-6788 for Appt.

5070 N. Willow - Pine RENTAL WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS IN UPSCALE NEIGH BORHOOD! 3 BDRM., 2 BA., LIVING/DINING ROOM, LAUNDRY, COVERED DECK, FIRE PLACE, FULLY FURNISHED $1250/Mo. Call 928-978-3151 for a showing. Betty Gooder, Arizona Elite Properties-Property Management.

Beautiful 3100sf 3Br/3Ba Home on 1.67 Acres in Middle Round Valley, Excellent Well, Garden, Fenced, Indoor Pool, Will Consider Lease Purch. $285,000. 928-978-4011 HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187

Site Built 3Br/3Ba, 1650sf. .66 Acre, Attached 2 Car Garage w/Office & 3/4 Bath, 30x30 RV Garage, Laundry Room, Horse Setup, Lots of Parking, $249,000.

928-468-2005

PAYSON ROUNDUP MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE Brand New Schult MF Home, in Quiet Park in Heart of Payson, 2Br/1Ba w/Upgraded Cabinetry, Move in Ready, Tree Shaded Lot, Asking $32,500. Financing Available for those who qualify. Call for Details 480-390-8901

MOBILES FOR SALE 1992 Sun Haven Park Model, All New Carpet, Vinyl & Blinds, Large Storage Shed, $7500.obo 55+ Park/Star Valley, 472-9785 55 + Park Double Wide 1344sf, 2Br/2Ba, Family Room, New Carpet, Blinds, Plumbing Fixtures, Flooring, Furnished or Unfurnished, 928-478-6115

HOMES FOR RENT Completely Remodeled: 3Br/2Ba/2-Car Garage, RV Gate, Central AC/Heat, Wood/Tile Floors, Gas Fire-Place/Stove, All Appliances, $1,150.mo or for Sale, Avail 12/5/14, Jim 602-367-8897 or Chris 928-978-1600 Prudential Pine

ARIZONA REALTY

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

928-476-3279

Pine, 1BR, 1BA . . . . . $425 Pine, 3BR, 3BA . . . . $1900 RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Independently Owned & Operated

Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba Studio, Seperate from House. Utilities Paid Month to Month. Smoking/Pets-No, $600.mo Call 928-978-3370 Apartments for Rent

Ho Ho Home Aspen Cove!

APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •

2 Bedrooms/2 Baths 2 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Baths Washers & Dryers Covered Parking Pet Friendly

ASPEN COVE

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

(928) 474-8042

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

Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!

Forest Hills Condominiums

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

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

Positively Payson

Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes

120 S. Tonto St. Come live next to the BEST tenants in Payson!

Beautiful, Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments w/storage room Call Cindy for availability (928) 472-9238 or email tontooaksapts@yahoo.com

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 Completer Medical Office 1650sf, 3 Exam Rooms, Avail. Jan. 1st Mike 928-978-0149 Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 1000sf Office w/Private Bath 2350sf Office w/Private Bath & Breakroom Mike 928-978-0149 Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft.

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

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

CONDOMINIUMS 2Br/1Ba Condo in Payson $625.p/m Pets/Smoking-No 623-780-1394 Cell 602-615-5142 3 BR, 2 BA, Condo, 905 N. Beeline unf, 1540 sq. ft.Water Inc, Fireplace, WD, Ac, Pool,Storage. $900, 474-9300 or 480-246-0478.

HOMES FOR RENT

2Br/1Ba Mobile In Town, On Private Lot,Large Living Room, Dining w/Built-ins, Heating/Cooling, W/D Hook-ups, Double-Pane Windows,$650.p/m Avail Jan 1st.

928-288-2440 2Br/1Ba, Beautiful Geronimo Estates, Carport, Newly Tiled/Carpeted/Decorated $750.mo + $500.Dep. Approved Dogs w/$200.Dep. Contact Janet, 480-991-4904 or Eddie, 480-338-6642 3Bd/2Ba MF-Home, Fairly New, Fenced-in Yard, $800.mo + $800.Dep. Renter Pays All Utilities, Avail. Now Close to Hospital,Ted 480-694-4044 or Mark 623-810-4051.

ALPINE VILLAGE, Large two-story, 3Bdrm/2.5Ba. Decks, Slate-Tile/Wood Floors, Wood-burning stove.

600 W. Forest. Near Rumsey Park $1,095/mo. Must Qualify, 602-620-0396.

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

Pine Prudential Rentals x3 Friday

Prudential

ARIZONA REALTY

Property Management

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

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 916 W. Wilderness Trl., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . $980 1113 W. Driftwood 2BA, 2BD . . . . . . . . $925

Rental Homes Needed Give Us A Call!

COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE 1500 Bravo Taxiway 601 N. Beeline 401 N. Tyler Parkway 501 W. Main #B 501 W. Main #C 405 S. Beeline, Unit F 408 W. Main St., Suite 8 408 W. Main St., Suite 11

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Independently Owned & Operated

MOBILES FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba Fully Furnished Mobile, Water Garbage and Trash Included; $400.mo + $400.dep.

928-472-8564 or 928-978-1444 New Schult MF Home, Quiet Park, Payson, 2Br/1Ba $675.mo + Utilities, 1 year minimum, Smoking/Pets-No, Call for Details 480-390-8901

MOBILE/RV SPACES Lazy “D” Ranch Star Valley RV Spaces, Studio Apts.

(Water, Sewer,Trash, Cable Included) For Details and Availability Call 928-474-2442 Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park Nice and Clean, Newly Remodeled Mobile Homes for rent.

Two 24’x40’ Doublewides each are 2Br/w2Ba A 14’x64’ Single wide, 3Br/2Ba, On a Corner Secluded lot.

Lot Space, sewer, and trash are included RV Spaces also available for $256.55.mo Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, Game room and wifi.

Call Shawn at 928-474-2406

ROOMS FOR RENT Large Furnished Room for Rent: Outside Entrance, in Payson, Clost to Shopping, Utilities Paid, $400.mo Smoking-No. 1-928-277-9590 Right Person to share, 2Br/2Ba;2-Car Garage,Aprox.

2000sf, Private 1/2 Acre lot, Background Check Required,$650.mo Includes Utilities, Avail.Jan.1st.

928-970-0922 Leave Message

WANTED TO RENT 3+ BR, House, Payson, AZ, unfurnished, 2000 sq. ft., Wanted to rent Horse property in Payson or surrounding area. Semi retired Physician working part time in Phoenix area Urgent Cares and significant other. Has service dog., Email: rjwaldropdo@aol.com.

Phone: 480-203-6511.

Retired military man needs to rent mobile home or small house, Please call Frank 480-737-6181.

LEGAL NOTICES 15569: 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/2014; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #14-04808 Gonzales Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $56,650.00 executed by Martina L Gonzales, an unmarried woman, 3041 Latham Boulevard Miami, AZ 85539 , dated August 23, 2005 and recorded August 31, 2005, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2005-015945 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on January 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: The surface and ground to a depth of 40 feet immediately beneath the following described property: The Westerly one-half of Lot 3042, and the Westerly one-half of Lot 3043, Block 306, BUENA VISTA TERRACE OF THE TOWN OF MIAMI, according to Map No. 44, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 3041 Latham Boulevard Miami, AZ 85539. Tax Parcel No.: 206-12-070 5. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Guild Mortgage

LEGAL NOTICES Company; Care of/Servicer: Guild Mortgage Company 5898 Copley Drive, 4th Floor San Diego, CA 92111; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 10/17/2014 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 10/17/2014, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017.

NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property.

A-FN4494719 11/14/2014, 11/21/2014, 11/28/2014, 12/05/2014 15581: 11/14, 11/21, 12/5/2014; NOTICE TRUSTEE’S SALE

11/28, OF

The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on June 20, 2008 in Instrument No. 2008-008534 in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, Arizona at 11:00 a.m. on January 20, 2015: THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 200 FEET LYING IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIVED PROPERTY: LOT 15 OF COUNTY CLUV ANNEX, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA RECORDED IN MAP NO. 615 AND 615 A AND AMENDED DEDICATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 1986 IN DOCKET 664 PAGE 557 Purported address: 609 4th Ave, Miami, AZ 85539 Tax Parcel #207-02-038C Original Principal Balance $111,000.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: James B. Nutter & Company, 4153 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

Original Trustor: Lucy A. Goodman, an Unmarried Woman, 609 4th Ave, Miami, AZ 85539 The Trustee qualifies pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-803(A)(2) as a member of the State Bar of Arizona.

The name, address, and telephone number of the Trustee is: Jason P. Sherman, 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite $400, Phoenix, AZ 85012, (602) 222-5711.

The Trustee’s Regulator is the State Bar of Arizona.

Dated: October 21, 2014 /s/ Jason P. Sherman, Jason P. Sherman, Trustee STATE OF ARIZONA) )ss.

COUNTY OF MARICOPA) The foregoing instrument was acknowledge before me on October 21, 2014, by Jason P. Sherman, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as Trustee. /s/ Keri Sheehan, Notary Public My commission expires 9/12/2018 15586: 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/2014; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE TS No.: AZ1400261726 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 023-3231995-952 TSG No.: 8475363 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 09/18/2014 IN THE OFFICE OF THE GILA COUNTY RECORDER. The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on 02/10/2009 in Instrument number 2009-001423, book number , at page , records of GILA County, Arizona, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT (in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ, on 12/18/2014 at 11:00AM [PLEASE NOTE: Original Sale Date has been Postponed to a Future Date.] of said day: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto and Incorporated Herein for All Purposes. Exhibit A ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BLOCK 38, GLOBE TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MAP NO. 63, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 38; RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF DEVEREAUX STREET, A DISTANCE OF 95, FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH MESQUITE STREET, A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH DEVEREAUX STREET, A DISTANCE OF 95 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF MESQUITE STREET, A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BLOCK 38, GLOBE TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MAP NO. 63, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT 82 FEET IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 38, RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH DEVEREAUX STREET, A DISTANCE OF 95 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH MESQUITE STREET, A DISTANCE OF 43 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH DEVEREAUX STREET, A DISTANCE OF 95 FEET TO THE NORTH SIDE LINE OF MESQUITE STREET; THENCE WESTERLY AND ALONG THE NORTH SIDE LINE OF MESQUITE STREET, A DISTANCE OF 43 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Property Address: 319 NORTH DEVEREAUX STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel No.: 208-02-252A Original Principal Balance: $172,500.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: Champion Mortgage Company c/o CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY 350 HIGHLAND DRIVE LEWISVILLE, TX 75067 Name and Address of Trustee: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, 6 Campus Circle, Westlake, TX 76262. Name and Address of Original Trustor: ENRIQUE E. MARTINEZ AND CONNIE MARTINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, 319

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014

LEGAL NOTICES NORTH DEVEREAUX STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note(s) advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Dated: 09/17/2014 First American Title Insurance Company, 6 Campus Circle, Westlake, TX 76262 877-276-1894 DEEANN GREGORY AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY The successor Trustee appointed herein qualifies as a Trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a title insurance company as required by Arizona Revised Statutes Section 33-803, Subsection (A)(I). This company may be assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain may be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number on the day before the sale: (916) 939-0772 or visiting http://search.nationwideposting.com/prope r t y S e a r c h Te r m s . a s p x Name of Trustee’s Regulator: Arizona Department of Insurance.

State of Texas County of Tarrant.

Before me, Aida Chehati on this day personally appeared DEEANN GREGORY, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that this person executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this 09/17/2014.

Aida Chehati (Notary Seal) AIDA CHEHATI Notary Public, State of Texas My Commission Expires July 01, 2018 NPP0237376 To: PAYSON ROUNDUP 11/21/2014, 11/28/2014, 12/05/2014, 12/12/2014 15593: 5/28, 12/5/2014 District/Charter: Pine Strawberry Elem. School Dist.

CTDS: 040312000 This is a notification that, pursuant to A.R.S. ss15-905€ the above mentioned School District/Charter School will be having a public hearing and board meeting to revise its Fiscal Year 2015 Expenditure Budget.

Meeting Date: 12/8/2014; Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: 3868 N. Pine Creek Drive, Bldg: Main; Rm Ste: Conference Room; City: Pine; State; AZ 85544.

A copy of the agenda of the matters to be discussed or decided at the meeting may be obtained by contacting: Mary Jo Licavoli; Phone: 928-476-3283; Email Address: mjlicavoli@pineesd.org; Phone Ext: 1313.

Comments: Per BUDG25 Expenditure Analysis for FY 2015 and a reduction to projected tuition in revenue, the Pine Strawberry Elementary School budget is being reduced by $58,615 +15595: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2014; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 10/29/2014 TS No. : AZ-13-542454-VF Order No.: 130027677-AZ-GTO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/5/2006 and recorded 12/6/2006 as Instrument 2006-020521, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 2/6/2015 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, ARIZONA 85501 Legal Description: LOT 245, ALPINE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 559, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 1426 N EASY ST, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-75-245 Original Principal Balance: $288,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-3 C/O Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4412 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): BRIAN J TOLLEFSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN 1426 NORTH EASY STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) -645-7711 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m AZ-13-542454-VF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TS No.: AZ-13-542454-VF Dated: 10/28/2014 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Dorian Bradley, Assistant Secretary State of: California County of: San Diego On 10/28/2014 before me, Ashley Maxwell , a notary public, personally appeared Dorian Bradley who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Ashley Maxwell Commission No. 2065217 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/18/2018 IDSPub #0074175 12/5/2014 12/12/2014 12/19/2014 12/26/2014 15596: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2014; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 10/29/2014 TS No. : AZ-14-643350-BF Order No.: 140313791-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will

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be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 1/25/2010 and recorded 2/1/2010 as Instrument 2010-000954, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 2/6/2015 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 6, OF CRESTLINE TERRACE UNIT V, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 530. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL COAL, OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERAL DEPOSITS AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 41, REAL ESTATE DEEDS PAGE 211. Purported Street Address: 145 E AMARILLA AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 205-33-006 Original Principal Balance: $115,893.00 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): FRED M LOVATO, AN UNMARRIED MAN 145 E. AMARILLA 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: 714-573-1965 Login to: w w w. p r i o r i t y p o s t i n g . c o m AZ-14-643350-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TS No.: AZ-14-643350-BF Dated: 10/28/2014 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Reina Isip, Assistant Secretary State of: California County of: San Diego On 10/28/2014 before me, Ashley Maxwell , a notary public, personally appeared Reina Isip who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Ashley Maxwell Commission No. 2065217 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/18/2018 IDSPub #0074190 12/5/2014 12/12/2014 12/19/2014 12/26/2014 15597: 12/5, 12/12/2014; ORDINANCE NO. 860 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING PAYSON’S TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 94: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS AND ADOPTING SUCH AMENDMENTS BY REFERENCE. WHEREAS, Chapter 94 of the Town Code contains provisions relating to Streets and Sidewalks; and WHEREAS, Chapter 94 has been reviewed as part of the overall code review process; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to amend Chapter 94 in accordance with such review; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Common Council to amend Chapter 94 of the Payson Town Code by reference pursuant to A.R.S. ‘ 9-802, NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND PAYSON TOWN COUNCIL ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The amendments to Chapter 94 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the Payson Town Code set forth in Resolution 2809 were declared to be a public record by Resolution 2809, and the amendments to Chapter 94 are referred to and adopted by reference as though set forth in this Ordinance.

Section 2. At least three copies of the amendments to Chapter 94 adopted by this Ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk and shall be kept available for public use and inspection.

Section 3. Section

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Chapter 94 is amended and shall read as follows: § 94.99 PENALTY. (A) Each violation of any provision in this chapter may be punishable as a class one misdemeanor as provided in Section 10.99. shall be a class one misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $2,500 or by imprisonment in the Gila County Jail for a period of six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of each such violation of any provision in this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.

(B) Each violation of any provision in this chapter may shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the sum of $1,000.

(C) Any violation of any provision in this chapter may be enforced by the town pursuant to subsection (A) above, as a criminal offense or pursuant to subsection (B) above, as a civil penalty, or through any combination thereof in the sole discretion of the town and without election among remedies.

(D) In addition to any other penalty, the Town Public Works Director may shall have the discretion to withhold any permit applied for by any person, firm or entity pursuant to this chapter when such person, firm or entity has not fully complied with all provisions of this chapter prior to the application for such permit, including those provisions relating to payment of the cost of correction.

(E) Each day of a violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.

LEGAL NOTICES agreed to annex approximately 760 acres of Forest Service land; and WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. 9-471.02, on September 16, 2014 the Gila County Board of Supervisors approved the deannexation/annexation; and WHEREAS, prior to deannexing the land, it was zoned by the Town of Star Valley as Incorporated Public Lands (USFS) R1-D175; and WHEREAS, the Town of Payson’s zoning classification most similar to Incorporated Public Lands (USFS) R1-D175 is NF (National Forest District) as set forth in Unified Development Code Section 154-02-008; and WHEREAS, the Town of Payson desires to establish a zoning classification of NF (National Forest District)for the 760 acres, NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL, ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: A zoning classification of NF (National Forest) is established for the 760 acres, as described in Exhibit A attached, annexed from Star Valley.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON this 20th day of November, 2014, by the following vote: AYES 7 NOES 0 ABSTENTIONS 0 ABSENT 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor

AYES 7 NOES 0 ABSTENTIONS 0 ABSENT 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO

FORM:

Wright,

15598: 12/5, 12/12/2014 ORDINANCE NO. 861 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND PAYSON TOWN COUNCIL, AMENDING SECTION 93.04(J) OF THE PAYSON TOWN CODE RELATING TO THE USE OF SIDEWALK CHALK IN TOWN PARKS. WHEREAS, on September 18, 2014, the Town Council amended Chapter 93 of the Payson Town Code relating to Parks; and WHEREAS, at the time such amendment was approved, the Council asked staff to bring back to Council at a future meeting an amendment to Section 93.04(J) relating to the use of sidewalk chalk that was not an outright prohibition on the use of sidewalk chalk; and WHEREAS, based upon Council direction, such an amendment has been prepared; and WHEREAS, the Town of Payson desires to amend Section 93.04(J) of the Town Code, NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL, ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 93.04(J) of the Payson Town Code is amended and shall read as follows: 93.04 Usage Rules (J) Use of Sidewalk Chalk.

(1) Sidewalk Chalk may be used on the concrete sidewalk adjacent to children’s playground equipment in any Park. Use of Sidewalk Chalk in other areas of any park is prohibited.

(2) Sidewalk Chalk shall not (a) be used to depict or mimic regulatory signage; or (b) depict pornographic images.

(3) Persons using Sidewalk Chalk shall not impede pedestrian access or usage of a sidewalk.

(4) A violation of this subsection is a civil violation and may be punished in accordance with Section 10.99(C).

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON this 20th day of November, 2014, by the following vote: AYES 7 NOES 0 ABSTENTIONS 0 ABSENT 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Timothy M. Town Attorney

Wright,

15599: 12/5, 12/12/2014 ORDINANCE NO. 862 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND PAYSON TOWN COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING A ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF NF (NATIONAL FOREST) FOR THE 760 ACRES OF LAND ANNEXED FROM STAR VALLEY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014.

WHEREAS, in August of 2014, the Town of Star Valley agreed to deannex and the Town of Payson

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON this 20th day of November, 2014, by the following vote: AYES 7 STENTIONS

NOES 0 AB0 ABSENT 0

Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Timothy M. Wright, Town Attorney ?

Exhibit A to Ordinance 862

Kenny J. Evans, Mayor

The following described property located within Gila County, Arizona:

Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Timothy M. Town Attorney

The south one-half of the southwest quarter of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian;

The northwest quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian;

15602: 12/2, 12/5, 12/9/2014 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: HEALTH AND WEALTH TEAM, LLC File No. L-1957937-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1000 N. Beeline Hwy, Ste. 194, Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Rick Chapin, 1000 N. Beeline Hwy, Ste. 194, Payson, AZ 85541.

(B) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Rick Chapin, (x) member, 1000 N. Beeline Hwy, Ste. 194, Payson, AZ 85541; Michele Chapin, 1000 N. Beeline Hwy, Ste. 194, Payson, AZ 85541.

The west one-half of the northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian;

15603: 12/5, 12/12/2014 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Timothy M. Town Attorney

are due and payable in equal annual installments as follows: (a) A s s e s s ments less than $500 shall be paid within one year after the assessment is recorded. (b) A s s e s s ments less than $1,000 shall be paid within two years after the assessment is recorded. (c) A s s e s s ments less than $5,000 shall be paid within three years after the assessment is recorded. (d) A s s e s s ments less than $10,000 shall be paid within six years after the assessment is recorded. (e) A s s e s s ments greater than $10,000 shall be paid within ten years after the assessment is recorded.

(2) An assessm e n t that is past due accrues interest at the rate prescribed by A.R.S. § 44-1201.

(3) A prior a s s e s s ment for the purposes provided in this section shall not be a bar to a subsequent assessment or assessments for these purposes, and any number of assessments on the same lot or tract of land may be enforced in the same action.

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL this 20th day of November, 2014, by the following vote:

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The south one-half of the north one-half of the southwest quarter of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The south one-half of the southeast quarter of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The south one-half of the north one-half of the southeast quarter of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian;

The northeast one quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; And The southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian.

15600: 12/5, 12/12/2014 ORDINANCE NO. 863 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND PAYSON TOWN COUNCIL, AMENDING SECTION 91.44(C) OF THE PAYSON TOWN CODE RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR AMOUNT EXPENDED TO CORRECT AND/OR ABATE NUISANCES. WHEREAS, on September 18, 2014, the Town Council amended Chapter 91 of the Payson Town Code relating to Nuisances (see Ordinance 856 and Resolution 2796); and WHEREAS, subsection (C) of 91.44 was inadvertently deleted by the Council’s action; and WHEREAS, the Town of Payson desires to correct the deletion and reinstate subsection 91.44(C) in the Town Code, NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL, ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 91.44(C) of the Payson Town Code is reinstated and shall read as follows: 91.44(C) Imposition of assessment.

(1) Assessments that are imposed under this section run against the property until paid and

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wright,

The Town of Payson will accept sealed Bids at the office of the Town Clerk, 303 North Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona, 85541, until 3:00 PM, MST on Monday, January 5, 2015 for providing water infrastructure repair and maintenance for the Summit and Matterhorn water storage tanks.

At that time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids must be clearly marked: RFP for Summit and Matterhorn Tank Repair and Maintenance The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The Bid Package may be examined at the following location: Town of Payson, Town Clerk Department, 303 North Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona, 85541 All vendors interested in bidding this service shall obtain a complete bid package from the Town of Payson. Bid Packages may be obtained from the Town of Payson, Town Clerk Department, 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona, 85541, (928) 474-5242 ext. 240.

Vendors shall comply with all federal, state and local nondiscrimination statutes in the operation, implementation and delivery of, including state and federal civil rights and disabilities laws. In particular, the Supplier shall ensure that the Town of Payson’s obligation for program, facility and service accessibility in title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act are complied with in all activities arising under this contract, and shall hold harmless the Town of Payson for any and all loss, including but not limited to damages, costs or expenses, incurred or arising from any alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act under the auspices of this contract unless resulting from an intentional or actual negligent act of the Town of Payson and its employees.

Failure to comply with the nondiscrimination or accessibility requirements herein shall be construed as nonperformance and may result in termination of funding, civil action or both.

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The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is meeting Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 at the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5000 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix. The meeting began at 8 a.m. today with a call to the public, followed by consideration of several consent agenda items.

Today (Friday) the commission will also hear: stakeholder resolution workgroup recommendations to reduce and fund operation and maintenance costs for Heritage acquired properties; the status of state and federal legislation; and an update on the Customer Portal Project.

In addition, the commission will hear numerous first-read items, eight license revocation cases (time certain at 2 p.m.), an update on issues associated with the Mexican wolf; a Community Fishing Program compliance briefing; an informational briefing regarding the recent audit of the department’s Conservation Development and Capital Improvement funds.

The meeting resumes Saturday at 8 a.m. with awards and recognition, followed by a dedication ceremony for the New Game Ranger Memorial Trail, consideration of

Wild animals have keen sense of hearing From page 1B a canyon on a ridge trail where a group of bulls were aware of the anxious hunters on opening day and the trophy elk slipped out of the area before the hunters could even begin using their optics. Obviously, the approaching engine noises put the animals on high alert and the hunters glassed an empty canyon that just minutes before had three fine bull elk!

Earlier that same morning, I saw another vehicle drive to the edge of a nearby canyon with headlights beaming into the darkness as they stopped and prepared for the morning hunt.

Peering through my 15X56 WB Swarovski’s in the early gray dawn, the opposite ridge became the escape route for a number of white shadowed elk that had seen and heard the truck on the other side of the canyon. Big game animals will go into “flight mode” when unusual noises and sights enter their domain.

Even the slightest noise out of the ordinary will cause elk and deer to take notice and immediately head for cover. On the recent archery elk hunt, a perfect broadside shot at 35 yards turned into a fleeing elk with no chance at launching an arrow because of an abnormal sound. The slightest metal tick of a release hitting a limb of the bow caused that bull to quickly whirl and run away. Elk and deer have an acute sense of hearing and know where sounds are coming from.

Another tip for close proximity to a hunting area is to be cautious with the use of jacket zippers, backpack velcro straps, and wearing soft protective clothing. These minute details often go unnoticed by the casual hunter but are magnified by the hearing senses of a big game animal.

As I was sitting in a tree stand, I watched two cow elk drinking at a spring and they both turned their heads and pointed their ears at a trail coming off a steep ridge. I couldn’t hear anything out of the ordinary, yet I sensed they could hear much better than the guy with the aging ears. Ten minutes later a mature black bear quietly slipped in to get a drink of water and I still didn’t hear much with the exception of a slight rustling of the leaves on the ground. Believe me, the animals of the woods overall have very keen hearing which becomes one of their best defense mechanisms for self-preservation.

On your next hunting or scouting trip in the Arizona wilderness, you might consider stopping a couple of hundred yards before the crest and quietly walk the remaining distance to that perfect vantage spot. If you do this, there is a high probability you will see more game. Every abnormal sound is magnified by a game animal’s sense of hearing whether close up in an archery stand or at a long distance from a ridge line overlooking a canyon.

This weekend enjoy the Arizona outdoors and its game animals, God’s creation.

Graduates of youth hunter education course to receive blaze orange caps Arizona Game and Fish Youth participants in the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s hunter education program will receive a blaze orange (“hunter orange”) cap when they graduate, thanks to a $9,700 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF).

The grant will provide 2,475 caps for the program this year.

“Blaze orange enhances hunter safety by making the wearer more visible to other hunters in the field,” says Denise Raum, conservation education program manager for Game and Fish.

“While not required in Arizona, we recommend that hunters wear blaze orange clothing or caps.”

“We appreciate the opportunity to reach out to youth who are entering the field to hunt.

Doing so is a key element of our mission to enhance our hunting heritage,” said Blake Henning, RMEF vice president of Lands and Conservation.

“The grant funding comes from the Torstenson Family Endowment, named in honor of by

Bob Torstenson — a man who had a passion for passing on his love of hunting to the next generation,” Henning said.

Arizona’s hunter education program teaches students about firearm and hunting safety, outdoor skills, hunter ethics and laws, and wildlife conservation.

The class can be taken either online or in a classroom setting (classroom courses are a minimum of 12 hours of classroom learning).

Both courses require completion of a hands-on field day and exam.

“We very much appreciate receiving the grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, as the caps will reinforce the safety message that we convey to our hunter education students,” says Raum.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation was founded more than 30 years ago by hunters and now has more than 200,000 members. The organization works to ensure the future of elk and other wildlife and the nation’s hunting heritage.

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proposed commission orders for elk, pronghorn antelope, and population management hunts for the 2015 season, and consideration of the hunt permit-tag application schedule for the 2015 elk and pronghorn antelope hunts.

Members of the public may attend the meeting in person or view it via webcast at www.azgfd.gov/commissioncam.

On Friday only, members of the public may view the meeting from any one of the department’s six regional offices via videoconference. People attending the meeting (or viewing it via videoconference from a regional office on Friday) who wish to speak to the commission may submit a Blue Card (Speaker’s Card). The ability to speak to the commission for those viewing the webcast is not available.

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is the policy-setting board overseeing the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Since its inception in 1929, the commission has served the interests of science-driven wildlife conservation for more than eight decades.

For a complete agenda, visit www.azgfd. gov/commission.

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