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Elk fence dust-up blows up

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Alexis Bechman

They move in, tramp around and leave nothing but a mess.

We’re not talking about flatlanders, but the elk residents say have infiltrated the gated golf community of Chaparral Pines. The herd has reportedly swollen to at least 150 head, with elk procreating and raising their young in the community, a haven complete with watered grass and no hunters.

On Monday, many residents bugled their objection to a proposed elk fence and asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend the town council sell to the country club a portion of the Chaparral Pines Drive right of way to build an elk fence.

• See Planning commission, page 2A

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The body of Cody Archuleta lies next to his AK-47 (above). The crime scene cruiser. photo (below) shows Officer Seth

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The Forest Service will hold a meeting in Payson Monday to gather comments on its latest plan to protect Fossil Creek from the impact of the 90,000 people a year drawn to its deep, turquoise pools teeming with endangered native fish.

The Forest Service has released three alternative management plans, including one that holds out hope the Forest Service will rebuild and reopen the road from Strawberry down into the canyon.

The meeting will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday in the Gila Community College Community Room 301. For maps of the alternatives, go to http://www.fs. usda.gov/deta il/ coconino/landmanagement/plan ning/?cid=stelprdb5410835.

The Forest Service shut down FR 708 on the Strawberry side

more than two years ago for fear of both the frequent rock falls and the impact of the cars that jammed the canyon on every summer weekend.

But Alternative C would over the next several years invest $5$10 million in rebuilding the road and using nets, barriers, benches and blasting to limit the danger of landslides and rolling boulders that regularly come down onto the steep, narrow dirt road.

Dubbed the motorized vehicle option, Alternative C would limit access to 572 people at a time, which works out to as many as 412 cars allowed to park in staging areas in the bottom and 40 cars given a permit to drive all the way through the canyon without long stops.

Alternative C would also create a wildlife reserve along the creek between where FR 708 See Fossil Creek, page 12A

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Speeding up the Beeline on a warm, September evening, Cody Archuleta was startled by the flashing red lights of Seth Meeske’s DPS cruiser in the rear-view mirror of his Already addled with drugs and booze, white Buick. he now felt a tragically familiar flush of fear.

He glanced down at the AK-47 resting then back to the panting pit bull named on the passenger seat, Tekeshi, perched on the back seat. The contents of his car flashed mind: camping gear, a red film canister through Archuleta’s full of dried marijuana, pain pills, a case of Top Ramen and Sour Patch and lots and lots of ammunition, according candy, marijuana seeds case contained in more than 1,000 pages to details of the gripping of police reports obtained recently by the Roundup through a Freedom of Information Request. Chilling, new details of that fateful night offered here have been reconstructed from reports, plus a day spent sifting through court records in Maricopa County to reconstruct this picture of a kid whose dreams all went bad thanks to a broken family, drugs, alcohol, damage — and a series of wrong turns.

As Archuleta pulled over to obey the insistent flash of the red lights, he reached for the silver .380 semi-automatic Kahr handgun and waited. In that moment, he made a desperate choice, the final bad call in a short life already long on blunders and blind corners.

He wanted to be a Marine, a paramedic, But he ended up just a kid with a gun the protector of his family. and plate in his head and a drinking problem a rap sheet and a metal and a baffled, persistent fury, sitting in the dark with the red lights flashing as he tried to decide what to do.

Wild, lethal chase unfolds

Rim Country will careen into yet another weekend with the fire danger set at “extreme” and a forecast calling for hot, dry winds and another red flag warning.

Fortunately, no fresh wildfires have erupted despite the dangerous conditions. The Forest Service has banned almost all fire-related activities outside of developed campgrounds, especially campfires, smoking and fireworks.

Most of the forest remains open, although the Coconino Forest closed Fossil Creek last weekend due to the extreme fire danger and heavy use. The closure will probably persist until the monsoon starts, hopefully in early July.

It was a quick meeting for the Rim Country Educational Alliance Thursday, which worked through its agenda with just a few public comments, most related to plans to put a charter school on part of the university site.

The board could not address those questions since the item was not on the agenda. The open meeting law forbids board discussion or decisions on any item not listed on the agenda before the meeting.

One man asked who knew about the plans to lease land for a charter school and how long had they known.

The “extreme” fire danger rating on the Payson Ranger District means that fires will “start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely” according to the Forest Service.

The extremely dry conditions mean that even tiny fires can quickly blow up into a major problem. As a result, the ban bars any outdoor burning.

The dry conditions and nearly rainless spring have created record dry conditions. The Forest Service has kept measurements of the Energy Release Component of fuels since 1995, from which it generates an Energy Release Component rating (ERC).

The rating stands now at an unprecedented 102 for this date.

That means fuels will burn 2 See Fire, page 2A

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available revenue,” said Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin.

The proposed tax extension will show up on the August primary ballot. Independent voters on the early voter roll won’t get a primary ballot in the mail unless

they ask for a ballot from one party or the other. Anyone who doesn’t vote by mail can show up at the polls on election day.

Robert Derango pulled up alongside dirt median, picked up his radio and Seth Meeske’s cruiser in the motioned he was ready to start his first day solo on patrol, a rookie Department of Public Safety officer on the job for just three months.

He wasn’t yet trained to run radar on his own, so he listened while Meeske called out the speeds of the cool, clear Sept. 21 night, the lightspassing northbound cars on of the Mazatzal Casino in the distance to the north.

It looked like a quiet shift, with a handful tine. Derango, 25, later told an investigator of stops — a safe rouhe had slept peacefully the night before.

It would be his last peaceful night for a After reviewing more than 1,000 pages while.

BY PETE ALESHIRE of reports, the Roundup pieced together the chaos that ensued ROUNDUP EDITOR officer three times, which triggered when a motorist shot a DPS a high-speed chase that ended Gila County needs to spend at in gunfire and death. least $32 million expanding and At 10:11 p.m., Meeske spotted a pickup passing at 76 mph in the maintaining its nearly 800 miles 65 mph zone. of paved and dirt roads, which Derango radioed he would make the stop and pulled up behind means the county desperately See Seven police cars, page 7A hopes voters will extend a halfcent sales tax surcharge for another 20 years, county officials and consultants told an intent group of voters at the Democratic Women’s Club meetBY MICHELE NELSON showed a 10-inch scar that went from ing this week.

ROUNDUP STAFF REPORTER his elbow down his arm toward his just above Voters approved the half-cent wrist.

Seth Meeske walked into the interview On the other side of the scar, a round surcharge 20 years ago tanned, tall and confident. scar remains where the bullet entered sunburst it produces an extra and now $3 million his arm.

Six-and-a-half months after Cody Meeske’s doctors say he is ahead annually to build and maintain Archuleta of shot him in the left arm and severed in his recovery. Initially, they thought schedule roads. The county gets another the nerve to he would his left hand, the 15-year veteran not have any nerve response for the $3 million annually from gas tax DPS officer can first year make a fist. after his injury. money. If voters approve the “I still have trouble with my thumb,” Nerve conduction studies show that extension in August, the county he said.

Meeske’s He laughed as he picked up a water repaired nerve is beginning to conduct electrical will get half of that $3 million bottle cap to show what he meant. impulses, but early tests were discouraging. and the cities in the county will “I look like a monkey — they have “The test looks like an EKG,” said get the other half. For the past 20 a Meeske. but can’t use their thumb like we do,” thumb, The first tests showed his nerve did years, the county kept all the he said. not conHis dress shirt, pushed up over his money. elbow, See Meeske, page 8A “The costs far exceed our

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The national award represented the second major honor for the Roundup this year. Earlier, the Arizona Newspapers Association recognized the Roundup as Now, that’s a big Crazy about Color the top non-daily newspaper in the state. The ANA also reform SAX Prank call spurred juvenile court wrong named Roundup reporter Alexis Bechman as the top historic right, sets Gila County judge unearths, non-daily newspaper reporter in the state.

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Gila County suffers the second highest rate of prescription drug abuse in Arizona, according to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.

Fortunately, Gila County Health Director Michael O’Driscoll this year landed a $500,000 grant from the federal Centers for Disease Control to do something about it.

The county will get nearly $100,000 annually to establish comprehensive county-level interventions for prescription drug overuse, misuse, abuse and overdose — especially for opiate pain reliev-

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Payson’s heroin scourge has claimed another victim.

A pair of brothers who swore to stand together and shared matching tattoos, HITS also shared a drug habit.

But now one lies in a coffin, the other, facing drug charges. seventh in a series Police say they found Nicholas Whittington, 23, and Samuel Whittington, morning. Nicholas Wednesday 25, at a Main Street apartment complex Outside, Samuel was reportedlay dead inside from a heroin overdose. ly trying to cover up what had happened. death since October in Nicholas’ death is the second heroin-related

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awesome image Photographer DJ Craig captured this 5K Color of some of the 150 runners in Saturday’s and set out Run. The fun event started in Star Valley Adventure to raise money for Payson High School’spage 12A. see Club. For a story and more photos,

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with no Mrs. Cook picked up the phone, sense of impending history. vaguely “Cookie, just a minute, said a to talk to familiar voice. “My friend wants you.” came Then another teenaged boy’s voice today?” on the line. “Are your cherries ripe he asked.

She stared at the phone, aghast. voice “Do you have big bombers?” the said, on the edge of a giggle. voices.

She thought she recognized the who lived She thought one was the Gault boy, answered in the trailer court and sometimes the other the phone and took messages. And boy. boy — that sounded like the Lewis So she called the sheriff’s office. and That childish prank in Globe in 1964 a motion Mrs. Cook’s firm response set in

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chain of events that would force far-reaching syschange in the way the criminal justice tem deals with juveniles.

United The case ended up in front of the winning States Supreme Court, although for that ultimately did nothing whatever ultimately young teenager. It did, however, overshadow the career of a distinguished casGila County judge, who found himself for land tigated by the highest court in the running a “kangaroo court.” case of And finally, the strange 1964 grace Gerald Gault has offered a complex Judge note for Gila County Superior Court justice 50 Peter Cahill, who finally rendered

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comes This reconstruction of the case Cahill mostly from the court records Judge of meticulously assembled, after months He research with the help of Lisa Pferdeort. of group presented the case recently to a Phoenix students at Summit Law School in and to an expanding number of professional since. lawyers of gatherings

Juvenile defendants had no rights bore The juvenile justice system in 1964 today. little resemblance to the system to Juveniles had few of the rights accorded few conadult defendants — and judges had straints on their power. got the So when the Gila County sheriff years delayed. bench complaint from Mrs. Cook, a deputy went After a distinguished career on the up straight to Gerry Gault’s house at 10 a.m., taken has Cahill end, its now nearing students made the arrest and took the 15-year-old boy explaining to lawyers and law jail. the to determined and down brave a which in the way the land, woman attorney changed the law of See Gila County, page 8A wearing a frowned upon hat.

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for the Olympic athletes around the state kicks off annual Olympic Torch Run, which the summer games.

In Payson, officers will meet at Chapman 87 Auto Center at the corner of Highways and 260 Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. the Local residents can walk along with Village Western athletes as they head to and with the torch. From there, the officers the to other supporters will ride bicycles Highway 188 turnoff.

County Gila the with Baltz, Det. Karen to ride Sheriff’s Office, said they had planned constructo Sunflower, but because of road 188 tion, will stop at the area at the Highway riders turnoff. The Payson Posse will escort then be safely down the highway. Bikers will

shuttled back to Payson.

Special Baltz started volunteering with as a “hugOlympics years ago in California ger,” someone who helps and encourages events. special-needs athletes through their and She said she loves helping the group her given wishes she could do more, but she can heavy caseload at the sheriff’s office, only help organize this annual event.

Payson Jonathan Manley, law clerk at the excited to Gila County courthouse, said he is participate in this year’s ride. at 9 is The Payson area Torch Parade Chapman a.m., Wednesday, May 6 starting at a.m. The Auto Center; meet there at 8:30 87 to route continues south on Highway Western Village.

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In a treat for the ears, eyes and mind, the Tonto Community Concert Association presented SAXational, by Ron Verdi for its last concert of the season.

As an added bonus, Verdi performed with the Payson High School Concert Band adding a decidedly local spin on the event.

Verdi and the band offered a history of the saxophone (including props) with samples of jazz and pop music spanning 50 years.

The professional musician with a music degree from the University of Arizona, has amassed a collection of 100 saxophones in addition to 150 rare wind, brass and percussion instruments. After a career in

ers, O’Driscoll said.

He said his division would use the money to implement prevention strategies to improve safe prescribing practices and prevent abuse The strategies include two required steps and two optional. The county would be required to: • Enhance and maximize the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). Currently, only 21 percent of primary care doctors and pain management specialists use the PDMP. This program tracks prescriptions filled by pharmacies and can also help prescribers and law enforcement.

• See County fights, page 2A

education and playing with the Phoenix Symphony, he moved to Southern California to found the Side Street Strutters Jazz Band.

The Strutters became the house jazz band of Disneyland Resort for 22 years.

He effortlessly and humorously combined a description of the instruments with an introduction into the song he and the band would play.

Starting at the beginning of the creation of the saxophone, Verdi introduced Adolphe Sax, a Belgian musical instrument inventor who created the instrument in the late 1800s. But Sax did not have much luck with the patents he filed on the instrument Verdi told the audience.

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Alliance Chair Jim Lyon would only say that the public probably knew about it sooner than he did.

The audience member said he was surprised to learn a charter school could become the first use of the 253-acre site just purchased from the Forest Service, since he’d always heard the site was intended for a university campus.

Officials have planned to tuck the charter school on a 10-acre slice of land south of Granite Dells Road, across the road from where the university would go.

The man said while he does not oppose charter schools, he worries how it will impact the local school district, which may have to close an elemen-

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The homeowners association has already erected a fence along the south end of the community off State Route 260; on the west, off Tyler Parkway and in various pockets around the community where they already have easements or own the land.

Chaparral Pines would pay the town $26,000 for the Chaparral Pines Drive right of way and then build a decorative metal fence 7.5 feet tall to help keep elk off the golf course.

Some residents, however, say the fence could lower property values and ruin the views. They say the homeowners association has pushed the measure through, even though more than a dozen residents will not grant easements to finish the fence.

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It’s that time of year for Credit for Kids, the tax credit Rim Country residents may contribute and take directly off of their state income taxes.

Last year, Rim Country residents donated $208,672 to the Payson Unified School District, reported Kathie Manning, the business manager for PUSD. The Payson schools are not the only school district to receive the tax credits, Tonto Basin and Pine-Strawberry school districts also receive donations.

But schools are not the only organizations that receive Credit for Kids dollars. Other organizations helping the working poor also receive donations such as Payson Habitat for Humanity, Payson Christian Clinic, Payson Community Kids, Payson Helping Payson and Time Out Shelter.

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Donors may even write in a specific teacher’s program if they wish. Credit for Kids is a tax credit, which means the total comes off the amount of tax owed — not off the taxpayers income before calculating the tax owed.

It’s the only time taxpayers have absolute control over where their tax dollars go.

The donations to PUSD in 2014 supported music, athletics, career education, field trips, fine arts, agriculture and business clubs, science enrichment, character education, after-school enrichment and academic competitions.

However, checks must be received by Dec. 31 to apply to 2015 taxes.

Individuals may donate $200 and couples $400.

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The issue has divided the community. That was evident at Monday’s meeting, which packed the town hall and had residents spilling out into the hallway. When people against the fence stood, many in the audience yelled out in disagreement and demanded the chairman limit their statements.

At one point, the town attorney warned residents that if they were not quiet, they would have to leave.

In the end, the commission too was divided on the issue, with a 3-3 split.

The Payson Town Council must now decide whether to sell the easement to the community, although the issue hasn’t yet made it to a council agenda.

Payson Town Engineer Curtis Ward explained Chaparral Pines is asking the town for a 14-footwide easement along Chaparral Pines Drive, totaling about half an acre.

The current right of way is 80 feet wide and Chaparral Pines investors deeded it to the town in 1995.

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The abandonment of the right of way would leave a 10-foot right of way from the west curb. Ward said the town or the community could in the future add a sidewalk on the east side of the road.

Commission Chair Clark Jones said he has seen elk clear 10-foottall fences and was concerned the proposed fence would be just 7.5 feet high, rather than the eight feet recommended by the Forest Service.

“In my opinion,” that fence will not keep the elk out, he said.

Jim Hamilton, director of operations for the golf course, said the elk are tearing up the course with their hooves, leaving two truck beds worth of scat on the course and yellowing the grass with their urine.

He said while they all like the elk, the herd size has swollen well past a manageable level of 10 to 20 head to at least 150.

Hamilton said the fence will enhance, not devalue, the community.

Last year, the homeowners association spent $200,000 to repair a pond liner due to damage created by the elk wading in to drink.

Charlie Meyer, vice president of the community association, said the community has grappled with the elk since 2005. He said the majority of the community supports the fence, but some still

tary school if enough students go to the K-8 charter school.

Charter school officials have said they hope to ultimately recruit 600 students. Payson Unified School District has 2,400 students.

In other developments during the meeting, Payson Mayor Kenny Evans said he is working on setting up a meeting with ASU officials later this month.

The meeting would also include a construction firm that wants to build the student dorms, the recently hired property architect, Alliance representatives and the Alliance lawyer. The group will tour the site and see the latest 3-D model of the campus. However, Evans said the meeting might take place in the Valley due to the holidays.

So far, no university has officially signed on to operate the campus off State Route 260. The Alliance has had discussions with ASU about operating the campus off and on for more than four years and ASU signed a memorandum of understanding with Payson to negotiate a deal.

However, ASU representatives have stressed that they have not made a commitment to operate the campus.

Backers of the university have also had discussions with officials from the University of Arizona about operating programs here, including perhaps programs for its school of mining and programs relating to rural health care — perhaps telemedicine.

None of those discussions with either ASU or U of A have been formalized.

At Thursday’s meeting, project manager Scott Sumners said crews were currently doing a

geotechnical study of the site as well as a tree survey. Once those were complete, they could start looking at the design and placement of the buildings.

The site would be made up of dorms, classrooms and space for hotels, restaurants and shopping.

The board approved hiring the law firm of Snell and Wilmer to advise the board on how to set up Special Purpose Entities (SPE) to run the various components of the campus. That could include an infrastructure SPE, which would then negotiate a lease with the charter school.

Alliance vice-chair Jon Cline said while it is not in his character to suggest hiring lawyers, he realized the RCEA needs help setting up these SLEs and managing them legally.

Audience member John Wakelin asked if the SPEs would act independently or under the direction of the board of the Alliance SLE (separate legal entity). Lyon said he could not answer that.

Also at the meeting, the Alliance entered a purchase agreement to buy an additional 21 acres of Forest Service land adjacent to the Payson Ranger District. The Alliance also approved an annexation into the Northern Gila County Sanitary District.

Finally, the Alliance adopted Payson’s building and development codes, including those that govern street design. The Alliance can amend those codes as needed, but they provide the minimal standards, said LaRon Garrett, Payson’s town manager.

Sumners said without those standards “there are no rules,” so it makes sense to adopt Payson’s codes and change them as needed.

oppose it.

He agreed with Jones that grown elk could probably jump the decorative fence, but the community has a lot of young elk, which cannot. He said they did not want to add a 10-foot-high fence because of aesthetics.

He said just that morning he had counted 50 elk on a walk.

Meyer, a former city manager, said he once worked in a community that had a problem with white-tailed deer. When the herd grew too big to manage, the deer were killed.

Adding a fence around Chaparral Pines offers a non-lethal solution.

In addition, since the community added a deer fence along SR 260, there has only been one elk related accident. Before installing the fence in 2014, there were 11.

Commission member Jennifer Smith said holes in the fence along the north side where homeowners are refusing to grant easements could create a trap for the elk.

Meyer said they are approaching neighboring landowners outside Chaparral Pines for those easements and trying to come up with creative solutions, including putting the fence up to the side of their home so they don’t have to look out at a fence.

One homeowner said his home

sits by the main gate and he believes the fence will affect his property value and the beauty of the land. He said Realtors told him the fence would affect property values.

The mainly pro-fence residents laughed at this assertion.

He added that 21 residents have refused to grant easements so the fence will never be complete. While he is sympathetic to the damage the elk are doing to the golf course, he said he wants to find a compromise agreement.

Two homeowners who live on the east side of Chaparral Pines Drive expressed concern the elk will be driven onto their property and cause damage.

Another Chaparral Pines homeowner said he had collected signatures from 307 people that supported the fence, many of which are not golfers.

Steve Loy, who owns the golf course and property in Chaparral Pines, said he had five elk on his property just the other day, which scared his guest.

He said the fence will not only protect the course, but families, who could get hurt by these elk.

Smith, Jones and commission member Barbara Underwood voted no to the request, while Dan Jaeger, Lori Meyers and Eric Martindale voted for it.

Prescription drug abuse • Overdose deaths from prescription opioid pain relievers have quadrupled since 1999, killing more than 16,000 people in the U.S. in 2013.

• Changes in how providers prescribe these powerful drugs created the epidemic, with prescriptions increasing four-fold in 10 years. However, Americans have not reported an increase in pain.

• Heroin overdose death rates have risen sharply since 2010 in lockstep with the rise in prescription painkillers.

• Opioid-related cases in the emergency departments in Arizona increased 35 percent between 2008-2010. In addition, 53 percent opioid-related Arizona emergency department cases were paid for by AHCCCS/Medicaid.

• Opioid-related emergency room visits cost the U.S. approximately $72.5 billion each year, according to the CDC. • Pain relievers accounted for 58 percent of all pills prescribed in Arizona in 2011, according to the Arizona Prescription Drug Reduction Initiative.

• Hydrocodone and Oxycodone accounted for 82 percent of all pain relievers prescribed in the state in 2011.

• Narcotic drugs prescribed in Arizona accounted for 490 deaths in Arizona in 2010, a 54 percent increase from 2006, two-thirds of them as a result of the abuse of pain relievers.

People aged 15-24 accounted for 11 percent of these deaths.

County fights epidemic From page 1A • Implement community or insurer/health system interventions to prevent overdose and abuse.

Optional strategies include: • Conduct policy evaluations • Implement rapid response projects “Gila County will be expected to implement robust evaluations .... A key to the success of this program is multi-sector collaboration with partners that have shared goals and good outcomes .... Finally, this funding also presents opportunities to advance surveillance efforts to respond to the increase in heroin overdose deaths. Gila County will work with AZDHS to track

heroin mortality and preventing both prescription drug and heroin overdose,” O’Driscoll wrote to the supervisors.

O’Driscoll said approximately $70,000 will pay for the salary and benefits of an employee to administer the program, with the balance used for development and distribution of educational materials. He said the county is currently advertising to fill this new position.

A pilot program to address the problem started in 2012 in Graham, Greenlee, Pinal and Yavapai counties. According to O’Driscoll, these counties are reporting a marked decrease in drug-seeking patients and up to a 31 percent increase in prescriber participation.

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Salvation Army needs help

elks need sweats for vets

Volunteer to be a holiday bell ringer on Thursday, Friday or Saturday and/or the entire week of Christmas ending Christmas Eve. The two-hour shifts ringing will take place at Safeway, Walmart and Bashas’.

This is open to everyone including organizations, service clubs and those that would like to receive community service hours.

To sign up, please call John Morgan at 928-474-8454 or 928-595-0517.

All donated funds stay in Payson to help people in need.

The Salvation Army assists with utilities, rent, lodging, food, gas, clothing, travel and much more.

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).

• UFC Aldo vs McGregor: Saturday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. in the Apache Spirits Lounge.

• Blackjack Tournaments: $200 Guaranteed Minimum Prize Pool! Play Mondays at 6 p.m.

• Red Sleigh Giveaway: Double Entry Mondays! See Player’s Club for details.

• New Year’s Eve Bash: Featuring America’s No. 1 Dance Band. Doors open 9 p.m. $20 advance/$25 door. Tickets available at gift shop. Hot Seats 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Win up to $2016 in cash! 4x bonus points Dec. 31 12 p.m. to Jan. 1 12 p.m.

See’s Candies available

Delicious See’s Candies are now available in Payson, in time for the holidays. The local Soroptimist members will be at Safeway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18 at National Bank, at the corner of Main Street and Highway 87. See’s wonderful chocolates are also available at Arizona Elite Properties, 1101 S. Beeline Highway. At both Safeway and National Bank, $5 raffle tickets will be available for a $100 gift certificate from Safeway and $50 worth of movie tickets to the Sawmill Theatres. Only 300 tickets are being sold. For more information, please call Jean Oliver at 928-474-6167.

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine has just received their annual holiday shipment of See’s Candy.

The library is also offering a chance on a gorgeous See’s Candy basket valued at $225. Drawing for this basket will take place Saturday, Dec. 19. Candy will be available until sold out. Contact the library at 928-4763678 with any questions.

Breakfast with Santa

Rim Country youngsters 12 and under can enjoy a free breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St., courtesy of the Mazatzal Optimist Club.

Tickets must be presented at the door and are available at Serendipity On Main. Adults can enjoy the pancake breakfast for just $3.

Toy Drives need donations

The Rim Country Fire Angels are asking the public to donate a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, for ages 1-15 or make a monetary donation for Rim Country children in need.

The Rim Country Fire Angels is a 501(c) (3) organization.

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

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

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

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

Book signing at Payson Public Library

Barb Stratton presents a book signing and sales of “Adventure of Lil’ Cub in Mercy Flight.” The program is in memory of Bruce E. Stratton, author.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road.

Holiday Toy Run

Rim Country residents and visitors who love to ride motorcycles are invited to participate or contribute to the 13th Annual Barbie

holiday Toy & Blanket Drive from now until Dec. 19. Any type, any size will be accepted and organizers can even pick up donations.

Drop-off boxes are at Bob’s Western Wear, Payson Barber Shop, Ponderosa Family Care, Tiny’s, Serendipity on Main and the project has Angel Trees at Rue 21 and Walmart.

To help the cause, he is also organizing a sale of baked goods and Christmas decorations to be held outside of Walgreens from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19. For more information, call 480-322-2743.

The drawing for the tickets will be held at the O.E.S. Stated Meeting Feb. 1, 2016. It is not necessary to be present to win and the tickets are valid until Oct. 31, 2016.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Marjorie Winemiller at 928-4680790 (Payson) or Kathleen Hemmingsen at 602-615-5331 (Pine and Strawberry).

Eastern Star is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping needy children, battered women, veterans and furthering medical research.

Special holiday concert

Elks New Year’s Eve event

Holiday grocery raffle

Tax program needs volunteers

The public is invited to a special presentation Handel’s Messiah by 20 volunteer singers from the community. The concert is at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 19 during the church’s worship hour.

Admission is free.

Those interested may call Angeline at 928951-4853 for more information.

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The Payson Elks Lodge has collected only seven complete sets of sweats for the 120 veterans they support in Prescott. There is also a need for about 80 more T-shirts and 80 more pairs of socks. Scuffs (slippers) are also needed — the group has only five pair. The slippers can be purchased for only $4.97 at Walmart. The 120 veterans the organization supports are either long-term or permanent residents in the Prescott system. Items should be dropped by the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, by Monday, Dec. 14 so there is time to sort them by size and put them in Christmas bags before taking them to Prescott.

Hensler Memorial Toy Run, which begins at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Sidewinders Tavern and Grill. The actual run leaves the pub one hour later.

The charity event, which collects gifts and toys for deserving toddlers to teenagers, will include music, raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, silent auction and most importantly plenty of holiday spirit.

Unwrapped donations of gifts are needed which will be distributed to needy children by Moose Lodge #852 in Star Valley.

Gift collection boxes can be found at participating businesses in Pine-Strawberry, Payson and Star Valley.

The gift run is sponsored by ABATE of Arizona which is a nonprofit motorcycle organization that advocates for the rights of all cyclists in the state.

ABATE also promotes rider education and motorcycle awareness for all automobile drivers. For more information on the toy run, call “CC” at 928-476-1955.

Payson Choral Society Christmas Concert

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

by Gail Gorry and Sue Becker, comes to the Payson High School Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. Performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday and at 2 p.m., Sunday.

Concert tickets are $10 at the door or $8 if purchased in advance. Children and students up to age 18 are admitted free.

Tickets may be purchased in advance from Choral Society members, the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce and at the Payson Public Library.

For added information, call John Landino at 928-468-0023.

Gift trees

Several gift trees are springing up around the Rim Country.

Once again, the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree — with tags listing the wishes of area youngsters in need — will be at National Bank of Arizona, 804 S. Beeline Highway.

Another Angel Tree is at Chris Walsh’s Edward Jones office, 411 S. Beeline Highway, Suite B, Payson. “Santas” for this Angel Tree are invited to help less fortunate seniors in the community or the children passing through the Time Out Shelter. Stop by during

regular business hours through Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Collect a tag and then shop for the “angel” in need. Wrapped gifts should be returned to Walsh’s office, along with the tag, by Friday, Dec. 18 for delivery.

Christmas Musicale

The music students of Dr. Victoria B. Harris will be presented in a Christmas Musicale at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

The program is titled “The Christmas Story.” Students will play Christmas songs and classical pieces. The public is invited, free of charge. Refreshments will be served following the program.

2015 Holiday House Lighting Contest

The Annual “Light the Rim” Contest judging takes place the evenings of Dec. 14 and 15, with winners announced Friday, Dec. 18.

Sponsors are: Payson Care Center, first; Bay Equity Home Loans, second; Sunshine Cleaning and Restoration, third; with assistance from The Home Depot, APS Community Connectors and the Payson Roundup.

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

For more information, please call the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, 928-474-4515; stop by at 100 W. Main St., Payson; or go online to www.rimcountrychamber.com.

Christmas Extravaganza by Pine Strawberry students

Pine Strawberry School is having a Christmas Extravaganza from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the Pine Community Center.

Activities include a Christmas tree auction with trees decorated by the students in each grade, a Christmas program with each grade level singing holiday songs, a band concert and a special guest appearance from Santa to round off the night’s activities. All Pine Strawberry community members are invited.

Angel Project returns

Angel, a 10-year-old boy, is once again asking the community to contribute to a

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The local Soroptimist club is holding a grocery raffle for the holidays. Tickets for $5 each gives the holder an opportunity to win one of four prizes. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Chances of winning are 1 in 75.

First and second prize are the same: $100 gift certificate from Safeway. Third prize is $50 worth of movie tickets and fourth prize is a gift certificate for a one-pound box of See’s delicious candy.

Tickets are available now by calling Jean Oliver, 928-474-6167 or at Tiny’s from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays when the club meets.

Also, raffle tickets will be available at the See’s Candy booth at Safeway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18 at National Bank — unless they are sold out.

Library raffles See’s delights

A gift basket filled with $225 worth of scrumptious See’s Candies and several decorative holiday items will go to the winner of the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library raffle to be held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 19.

Tickets are currently on sale at six for $5 or 15 for $10.

All proceeds from the raffle benefit the library.

LFOP book sale

During December the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore will continue to feature a collection of Christmas items at two for the price of one, while supplies last. Bookstore gift certificates are only $3 and make the perfect gifts for those hard to shop for people.

They are great stocking stuffers, as well.

The bookstore will also be offering all standard size paperback books and videos at the amazing value of 10 for $1 throughout December.

Bookstore stock is constantly changing, so stop by often.

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

Senior Center holiday raffle winners

Unity of Payson Church’s holiday raffle to benefit the Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels and Dial-a-ride programs and Unity of Payson’s youth program concluded Sunday, Dec. 6.

The three winning ticket numbers are: 310864; 812737; 310950. Each winner received a giant holiday basket filled with child, male, female and pet gifts from generous donations by local merchants.

The two consolation prize baskets winning ticket numbers are: 311195 and 310947.

Congratulations to all winners! And a big thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and to all those who generously contributed raffle items.

Unity members gathered donations, created the baskets and managed the raffle as part of their program to support good in the community.

Unity of Payson Sunday services are at 10 a.m. in the Board of Realtors conference room, behind Tiny’s. For more information, visit www.unityofpayson.org.

Win tickets for a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway

Ponderosa Chapter #64, Order of the Eastern Star is selling raffle tickets for two, round-trip coach class tickets on the Grand Canyon Railway.

Tickets are $5 each or six for $25 and only 300 tickets will be sold.

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

Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 23 — NO EXCEPTIONS. Get tickets at the Lodge or call 928-474-2572 for details.

AARP Tax-Aide is dedicated to assisting senior citizens and low- to middle-income taxpayers file their personal tax returns free. The program is seeking individuals with basic computer skills, a general knowledge of tax requirements, and an interest in serving our local community.

In January 2016, AARP will provide training and equipment to obtain IRS certification to enable volunteers to confidently offer tax assistance.

For more information or to volunteer, call Lori at 928-478-6460 or Bob at 928-472-7588 or email:paysontaxaide@gmail.com.

Free GED classes

Free GED classes with a Gila County adult education tutor are held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday and Thursday at Rim Country Literacy, 103 E. Aero Dr., behind Pinon Cafe.

Classes are ongoing and new students can join any time.

For details, call 520-236-2019, or email sfrank@gilacountyaz.gov.

Payson Christian School scholarship transfers

Payson Christian School has launched a scholarship transfer program. Parents and guardians who transfer their student to Payson Christian School today receive up to 50 percent off the remaining tuition for the 2015-2016 school year.

For admission and scholarship information, call or visit Payson Christian School, 110 E. Frontier St., Payson, 928-474-8050.

Pioneer Recycling

Pioneer Recycling is a new, nonprofit in Payson. Owner Bob Droddy will pick up your aluminum cans for recycling with the proceeds going to the Cancer Foundation of Payson. Contact him at 907-723-8680 or 928474-0118.

All-aboard ‘The Polar Express’

Pine library The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, Pine, is inviting all preschoolers to enjoy the reading of “The Polar Express” at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16 in the library.

Refreshments will be served and children are asked to wear their pajamas.

Payson library “The Polar Express” makes a stop at the Payson Public Library at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18.

The “conductors-in-training” at the library suggest youngsters read the book first and then come to the library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson, with a pillow to enjoy the movie.

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Friday • See’s Candy sell by Soroptimists, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Payson Safeway • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Christmas Tea: Mountain Bible Church, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $10 per person, call 928-853-4027 to reserve

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Saturday • Breakfast with Santa: 12 and under free, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main • Payson Public Library: book signing, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Adventure of Li’l Cub in Mercy Flight” • Toy Drive at Payson Elks: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1206 N. Beeline Hwy. • Holiday Toy Run: 10 a.m., Sidewinders, Pine, sponsored by ABATE • Payson Choral Society Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., PHS Auditorium

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

• Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public • Payson Choral Society Christmas Concert, 2 p.m. at Payson High School Auditorium, $10 at the door; $8 in advance from Society members, chamber and library • Christmas Musicale: 6:30 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, Payson

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

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

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

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

December 16 • Christmas Extravaganza by PineStrawberry students: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., cultural hall of Pine Community Center December 19 • Selections from Handel’s “Messiah” presented at 11 a.m. at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson

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An auditorium filled with joy We’ve been gorging on Christmas concerts this week, marveling at the joyful noise our children make up there on stage.

Julia Randall, Rim Country Middle School and Payson High School all offered a treasure of talent and happiness, gift-wrapped for the community with jiggles and grins. Next week, the cast of adorables from Payson Elementary School will have their turn.

We needed such a week so badly, after last week’s horror and dismay as a spasm of hatred and intolerance led to massacre in California.

But here in Payson, the high school auditorium filled up with the laughter of children and the pride of parents.

We hope you will give yourself a dose of hope and Christmas spirit by attending one of the concerts. You will leave with renewed faith in both our families and in the nation that can produce such children.

But we also feel compelled to point out a dispiriting reality: The music program at Payson Unified School District relies almost entirely on donations from the community to survive. Alas, that’s also true of the district’s other extracurricular programs, like sports and drama.

Thank goodness and the spirit of Christmas that every year people donate more than $200,000 to the Credit for Kids program, which gives donors a tax credit of $200 per person — a rare chance to decide exactly where your tax dollars go.

The district must rely on those donations because the Legislature has refused to adequately fund our schools.

Arizona ranks 50th in per-student spending, some 40 percent below the national average. Arizona cut more deeply than almost any other state during the recession — and lawmakers have refused to restore funding despite the recovery of state revenues.

Forcing school districts to cut “extras” like music remains tragically shortsighted.

Consider some of the research on the enormous social, academic and psychological benefits of music education for children.

Children who take music lessons have increased brain development, memory, literacy, verbal memory, mathematics aptitude and intelligence, according to a study in Canada by Dr. Laurel Trainor, a neurologist.

Early music training increases the odds a child will get a college degree and earn a higher salary, according to a Harris Interactive survey. Adults with music education as children overwhelmingly agreed that the music programs made them better team players and influenced their problem-solving skills.

Children from countries who require training in the arts, including music, outperform U.S. students in math and reading, where art education is generally an elective. The study reported on in Parenting magazine compared U.S. students to children in Japan, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong and five other countries that not only fully support arts training in schools, but require students to take the classes.

Music students score 22 percent higher in English and 20 percent higher in math, according to a study published in MENC Journal of Research in Music Education.

Arts students outperform their peers on the SAT college entrance exam tests, averaging 57 point higher on the verbal portion and 43 points higher on the math portion, according to The College Board, Profile of Collegebound Seniors National Report.

By failing to provide enough funding to maintain a full curriculum in the arts, the Legislature has clearly abandoned our students. Fortunately, every year, the farsighted and generous people of Rim Country come through by making the donations necessary to keep such vital programs alive.

So we hope you will come through for our children once again this year by donating to Credit for Kids.

But even if you can’t afford the contribution, we hope you’ll go to next week’s concert. We guarantee you’ll feel better about the future — and you’ll leave humming a Christmas song.

• Dec. 11, 1918: Author Alexander Solzhenitsyn is born in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia. The publication of parts of “The Gulag Archipelago” in Paris in 1973 led to Solzhenitsyn’s arrest and exile in 1974.

• Dec. 10, 1901: The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, as Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite, had directed in his will. It is believed that he did so out of moral regret over the increasingly lethal uses of his inventions in war.

• Dec. 12, 1980: American oil tycoon Armand Hammer pays $5 million at auction for a notebook containing writings by Leonardo da Vinci. In 1994, the book was sold to Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, for $30.8 million. Gates has since loaned the manuscript to a number of museums for public display.

• Dec. 13, 2003: In Seattle, the iconic Hat ‘n’ Boots Tex Gas Station is hauled away for restoration. The 44-foot–wide Stetson hat had perched atop the filling station’s office, while the 22-foot–tall cowboy boots had housed the men’s and women’s restrooms since 1955.

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Benefit concert a treat Editor: “A Buddy Holly Christmas” — if you were not at the Payson High School Auditorium on Nov. 28 you missed a special musical event sponsored by Dueker Ranch, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Star Valley.

Dueker Ranch is owned and operated by Dennis and Kathy Dueker and is located at 214 N. Cornerstone Way, Star Valley, AZ 85541.

I have heard that a similar show is being worked on for late January 2016 called “Walkin’ the Line — A Tribute to Johnny Cash.”

The proceeds from this event went to fund their therapeutic horse therapy program for special needs people. The cost to special needs people is zero — free, therefore they need outside funding to maintain the horses and the arenas.

They also provide riding gear for the riders and special insurance for the program and the participants. Being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, all donations can be deducted when you file your tax returns.

Dennis and Kathy are still in need of volunteers to help with the program. Training is provided for free and is very easy to learn and great exercise. They currently have a waiting list of young students wanting to ride the horses and have fun doing it. It takes three volunteers per rider and they can accommodate two horses in the arena at the same time when they have enough volunteers show up.

You may contact them at 928-978-7039 to arrange to visit the Dueker Ranch and to meet the Dueker horse family up close and personal.

Donations may be made out to Dueker Ranch, Inc. and mailed to P.O. Box 1011, Payson, AZ 88541. You may also contact me at 928-970-0308 for additional information on volunteering.

Glenn Smith

She feels betrayed Editor: I am unable to attend any meetings this week to express my opinions on the Rim Country Educational Alliance, but I wanted to let my feelings be known to every citizen of this town.

I do not want another educational entity to be built on public land that threatens the viability of our public education system! Many dedicated educators in this community have made, and continue to make, huge sacrifices in order to live here and help our youth. I do not want any more of these dedicated people to lose a job because of any “projects” being considered by the entities with which you are affiliated! The loss of hundreds of students from the Payson Unified School District would do just that as the state dollars would follow those pupils.

I do not support organizations such as the Rim Country Educational Alliance that require rules and regulations as convoluted as those of our current Internal Revenue Service. In my opinion, when you need to hire lawyers just to find out what organizations like these are really doing something is just not right! My husband and I have lived here for more than 32 years and we have never encountered anything like this. It feels like several groups are trying to take over our hometown and force changes that are not

positive. Your proposed actions that would result in the devastation of our public education system cannot be considered positive actions!

Mayor Kenny Evans, I feel betrayed by you in particular. Where is the extension campus for a major university about which you talk frequently?

All I see is a new charter school advertising for students. Were all of us sold a “bill of goods” regarding this project that would have had a very positive impact on the town of Payson and the hard-working people who live here? Who really stands to benefit from your “projects”?

This is definitely a question I would like to see answered by (everyone connected to the Rim Country Educational Alliance! Lawyers should not be required for residents of our town to get these answers!

Virginia (Ginger) Sparks

Why can’t the school district compete?

Editor: Today while I was reading the Dec. 8.

Roundup, a couple of things popped out at me.

I started forming some questions regarding the idea of a new charter school coming to Payson.

The uproar by some seem to be that this school may cut into the financial sovereignty that the current Payson school system relies on to run the education system in our community.

I don’t have kids in the school system but I am a taxpayer and I pay attention to where my tax dollars are sanctioned to go in our system.

Some of my questions are if a charter school is such a threat to the current PUSD system, then what is it that is the threat? Will there be better teachers? Will there be curriculum that a charter school will have that the PUSD does not offer? Will it be run more efficiently? Will parents want to support the charter school with their time, energy and think that there children will receive more educational opportunity? What does the charter school stand to offer that PUSD cannot offer? They are both funded by the same taxpayers.

Perhaps the leadership of the PUSD isn’t progressive enough to think outside the box a little?

My biggest question is if the charter school is a threat because they have figured out a way to make the system work better and more efficiently to be a threat to the PUSD, then why hasn’t the current PUSD board and administration been able to do the same? It seems pretty simple to me. What works in the charter school system that doesn’t work for the PUSD? My curiosity continued as I got to the huge full page ad by a couple of Payson citizens, Rory Huff and Craig Swartwood on page 5A. It seems very clear by past articles that real estate seems to be a big issue here. The long-awaited purchase of the area owned by the Forest Service in Payson has been at the forefront for the past five years, with all sorts of political and personal brouhaha taking place. So now that the purchase is complete and the property is in the Payson town limits zoned as an educational only zone, we have people that don’t want to see the property used for education. I guess I am really naive, but I don’t remember any promises to we the citizens that the property was only purchased for a uni-

versity. I thought the zoning change to an educational zone, was for educational purposes only.

So what is a charter school? Since the property is the only open designated educational zoned property available in Payson, then it only makes sense to me that an educational facility would be built there. If there was an issue with this zoning, then the opportunity was presented for the public to make their concerns heard in the public hearings by the town councils and planning commissions for the zoning changes.

A lease seems to be a sound decision by the town councils and SLE to help develop a revenue stream for the property. Our various town leaders seem to want to develop sound educational opportunities in our community that the taxpayers can support and the children deserve. All I have read over the past few years is how bad the education system is in Payson because of budget constraints, lack of this or that and personnel issues. I hope someone can answer the questions that I have raised in this letter.

If the PUSD can match what a charter school can, then they should not feel any threat or burden by a charter school. Only the PUSD will be able to make the difference here with progressive decisions in the best interest of the children and taxpayers. As a taxpayer, I want what’s best for our children’s education and I don’t have much of a say about it but to ask questions.

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Global warming Editor: Sometimes I think it is hard for us to realize that Earth has existed for millions of years including global freezing and global warming.

We have records of at least five ice ages (Vostok Scale) before humans existed.

Now, because we are so smart we must believe we are causing global warming. We must believe that when Neanderthals and Cro Magnon humans appeared, they brought on global warming that melted the glaciers of the fourth ice age (as far south as Kentucky — was it Kentucky then?) burning too much wood in their campfires — because it took a lot of wood to cook all those mammoths.

When we have scientists who claim we haven’t had global warming in 20 years in spite of ever-increasing carbon emissions, why are they persecuted as climate change deniers?

If this issue is more important than radical Islam (John Kerry and President Obama) we all better get involved.

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Kudos to brush pit crew Editor: I would like to give a shout out and wish happy holidays to the guys that mind the brush pits all season. It says in the paper, weather permitting, but I have seen those guys out there in rain and even light snow. Huddled in their trucks or under a little tent, they were always there. Always friendly, always a smile!

Thank you guys for making a messy job around the house a little less icky! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Donor gives $500,000 for rec center by

Alexis Bechman

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Since Payson voters turned down a proposal to build a YMCA in Rumsey Park in 2008, there has been little discussion about a community recreation center.

At a Tuesday Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, a glimmer of hope gleamed once again for a community center.

Cameron Davis, recreation and tourism director, said an anonymous donor had pledged at least $500,000 to build a center at Rumsey Park.

While it is a good start, a center would cost around $7 million.

Davis said the town’s grant writer had been looking for grant funds, but had found none so far that would help build a recreation center. He said the community could

greatly benefit from such a facility since the Taylor Pool facilities are aging and there has never been a central recreation facility.

Davis said this is the first time someone has donated money for the project and he hopes more donors will step forward.

If the town can get enough high-dollar donations, residents may one day see a center in Rumsey Park, he said.

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Controlled burns continue near Payson The Tonto National Forest conducted prescribed fire treatments in areas around Payson, starting with a 370-acre treatment approximately 25 miles east of Payson and six miles south of State Highway 260. The area boundary was forest roads 411, 512, and 128. The burn lasted two weeks and generated smoke that affected the community of Haigler Creek.

Fire specialists also began a 1,300-acre treatment approximately 11 miles east of Payson, just south of State Highway 260.

Burn activities will continue through today. Smoke from this

burn will affect the communities of Thompson Draw#1, Kohls Ranch, Bear Flats, and possibly Gisela.

Residents and visitors to these areas can expect to see and smell moderate-to-heavy smoke at times during these operations. Drivers east of Payson on Highway 260 also had to deal with smoke.

Prescribed fire treatments are always dependent on conditions such as wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity, fuel moisture content, and other variables. Broadcast treatments typically continue for

several days and are conducted when fuel moisture content of the vegetation and weather conditions are favorable. Lowto-moderate winds are needed to carry flames and to dissipate smoke during and after ignition operations and to achieve beneficial effects sought by land managers.

Prescribed fire gives land managers the important option of treating areas with fire under favorable conditions, which helps to protect the natural and cultural resources, while decreasing danger to the public and firefighters.

The growth, rate of spread, and

smoke from an RX fire treatment is closely monitored. Aggressive suppression actions are taken if the fire displays behavior that does not meet resource management objectives.

In 2001, the Payson Ranger District began implementation of a far-reaching, long-range, landscape-scale, three-pronged fuels reduction strategy. The achievable goal is to reduce catastrophic wildfire danger in Rim Country, to initiate the restoration of natural ecological systems and to benefit wildlife habitat, and watersheds.

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The sisters, dressed in matching red and white dresses that would make Santa Claus proud, posed sweetly for the sleigh full of pictures by their parents.

After they finished, the next set of identically-clad sisters posed in the same spot, using a set of bows festooning the stage for a backdrop.

Meanwhile, packs of girls and boys wandered the auditorium, giggling and whispering until their eyes alighted on friends across the sea of family and friends. Smiles bursting and eyes aglow, they frantically waved — moving as a unit to absorb the new friend into the pack.

The occasion?

The Julia Randall Elementary holiday concert — the annual chance for children to shine in front of their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings.

Once up on the stage, the students beamed, jiggled, stressed or tried to look cool. They hid their anxiety by shoving hands deep into pockets, while the girls peered hopefully into the lights trying to locate family members in the packed auditorium.

Out in the cheap seats, parents beamed in pride as teenage siblings buried themselves in their phones, too cool to show their pleasure in their siblings’ performance.

JRE music director Julie Davies marshaled these performers into an orderly unit to sing holiday songs from different cultures and languages mixed with staunchly traditional carols.

Davies broke the grades into two different shows, one at 6 p.m., the other at 7 p.m.

Davies had the second-graders sing, “I Want Some Pumpkin Pie” and the traditional carol — “Jolly Old St. Nicholas.”

The fourth-grade classes split up between Melissa Daniels’ and Janice Hoyt’s classes and Marsha Barnhart, Gina Brooks and Julie Eckhardt’s classes.

The first group sang “Joyous Hanukkah” and “Rap On The Rooftop,” their faces reflecting excitement, stage fright, satisfaction and joy.

The second group sang “Este Es La Navidad” and “Nuttin’ For Christmas.” To hear that song and see a slide show of the concert, go to the Roundup website — Payson.com — and click on the video link.

At 7, the third-graders arrived to also split up into two groups.

Pam Jones, Cindy Owens, and Susan Laird’s classes sang “I Want To Be An Elf “ and a take on the traditional Jingle Bells song.

The next group, made up of the classes of Valerie Holmgren, Cassandra McCandless, Deon McKeen and Dawn Proudfoot, sang “Must Be Santa” and “Concion De La Navidad.”

Finishing up the concert, joyful chaos broke out as students rushed to reunite with parents and families and dashed off into the night — all aglow with Christmas spirit.

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Controversy continues to dog the Arizona Corporation Commission, including Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s petition to the Arizona Supreme Court to remove Commissioner Susan Bitter Smith from office.

Brnovich maintains that Bitter Smith’s job as a lobbyist representing cable companies and other clients poses a conflict of interest for her elected, $150,000-a-year job on the commission.

Bitter Smith has refused to resign. She maintains she has no conflict of interest because she represents the television side of Cox Cable and others, not the telephone services those companies offer that the Corporation Commission does regulate.

The controversy about her alleged conflict of interest comes in the wake of the ongoing furor about money spent on the Corporation Commission races by companies regulated by the commission.

Arizona Public Service has refused to disclose its election spending — but also has not denied it provided the bulk of some $3 million spent on the last election to defeat Democratic candidates campaigning on a pro-solar-energy platform. The independent expenditures benefited Republicans Tom Forese and Doug Little.

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned restrictions on election spending by corporations and independent groups, a host of “dark money” groups quickly came to dominate many campaigns, all without revealing their donors.

The law allows them to spend as much as they like without disclosing the source of the money so long as they don’t actually coordi-

nate their expenditures with the candidates they seek to benefit.

Even there the Corporation Commission generated controversy, after Corporation Commissioner Bob Stump deleted numerous emails to APS officials, Forese and Little sent and received during the campaign.

Critics suggested Stump may have helped coordinate the campaigns, then deleted the messages to cover his tracks. Stump maintained the messages were on his private phone and didn’t have the effect of coordinating the campaigns.

Ironically enough, the dark money campaign linked to APS also benefited Attorney General Mark Brnovich.

APS and its parent company Pinnacle West have refused to either disclose their political spending or agree that they won’t influence the election of the officials who set their rates in the future.

Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns has asked APS to report all its spending on the 2014 commission races, saying he wanted to make sure the company used money from its profits — not from ratepayer money — for the political spending.

As it happens, Commissioner Bitter Smith has supported Burns in both asking APS not to spend money on commission races in the future and then to turn over records of its spending on the 2014 race, believed to total some $3 million.

However, APS CEO Don Brandt wrote in response, “with respect, the companies cannot agree to forfeit any of their First Amendment rights to speak on public issues.

The companies will continue to advocate for sound policies that enable a sustainable energy future for Arizona.”

He argued that political spending by the company wouldn’t affect the commission’s

integrity, since the commissioners remain accountable to the voters, who decide who to elect.

“This is simply how democracy works: consumers, businesses and others with an interest in legislative decisions seek to inform voters and persuade them to support the candidates whose positions those speakers favor and the voters decide which candidates to elect,” wrote Brandt.

Meanwhile, Brnovich’s motion would remove one of the two commissioners who have called on APS to reveal its political spending and refrain from influencing future commission elections.

The Attorney General’s office filed a 900-page petition with the state supreme court, after KJZZ radio station reported the alleged conflict of interest.

Bitter Smith is a registered lobbyist for Cox Communications and serves as executive director of the Southwest Cable Communications Association, which Brnovich said gives her a potential financial interest in the regulatory decisions the commission makes. State law bars Corporation Commissioners from having a job or official relationship with a regulated company.

However, Bitter Smith’s lawyer countered that she had never been paid by any entity regulated by the commission and said the claim was a “partisan” issue, although both the attorney general and Bitter Smith are Republicans.

Bitter Smith countered that Brnovich is interpreting the conflict of interest rules so broadly that it would exclude almost anyone from serving on the commission. She said she only represents the cable side of the telecom companies — which means the units she represents aren’t regulated by the commission.

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$6.2 million highway project still unfinished for lack of right rocks It was built to stop runaway trucks, but couldn’t stop a bicycle in its current state.

As part of a $6.2 million safety improvement project, the Arizona Department of Transportation had a truck ramp constructed on State Route 87, south of Payson at milepost 228.

While construction wrapped around Memorial Day in May, the ramp has remained closed, barricaded off with signs because the deep pit to stop semi trucks is lacking a critical component — rocks.

ADOT says the contractor on the project, Skanska USA Inc., is trying to acquire the rock material to complete the project.

“The material that is needed for the truck escape ramp is extremely specialized and has been unavailable,” said Dustin Krugel, ADOT Communications public information officer.

“These rounded rocks, when placed in a gravel bed, force a runaway vehicle to sink, acting sort of like a box of marbles.”

At this time, there is no update on when the new truck escape ramp will open, but Krugel said

Skanska has identified a material source and is awaiting environmental clearance.

A media spokesperson for the Arizona office of Skanska said they hope have the project completed by early 2016.

As part of the project, workers realigned the Slate Creek curve at milepost 227, did slope excavation and reconstruction, drainage improvements, new signage and added new concrete barriers.

Construction started in October 2014 and wrapped May 21, 2015 approximately 10 miles north of Sunflower, near the Maricopa/Gila counties line.

In a May press release, ADOT said the truck escape ramp would offer an opportunity for out-ofcontrol trucks, which may have inoperable brakes, to safely exit the highway and come to a stop. It was originally slated to open in June.

From 2010-2014, there were three truck/tractor trailer related crashes along this one-mile stretch from mileposts 227.5 to 228.5, but ADOT cannot confirm if any of those crashes involved a runaway truck.

“ADOT has every intention of opening this new truck escape ramp as soon as this material is available,” Krugel said.

Zane Grey inspires Payson writer Zane Grey, one of the most popular and wellknown western authors, did some of his writing in a cabin he owned near Payson. The cabin was destroyed by fire in 1990, but a replica stands in Payson as a monument to Grey.

C.M. Curtis, who does some of his writing in Payson, and whose first book, the Amazon best-seller, “Return of The Outlaw,” was published in 2009 while he was a Payson resident, is being hailed by readers as the best western writer to come along in a very long time.

“I think readers of western fiction are hungry,” says Curtis. “The old classic writers are all dead, and everyone has read and re-read everything they ever wrote. Zane Grey, Earnest Haycox, Luke

Short, Louis L’Amour, and others have all gone to the happy hunting ground.”

Curtis attributes the success of his novels, three of which have reached category best-seller status on Amazon, to several factors. “I write in the style of the classic western writers, and apparently readers want that. There is no sex or profanity in my books, and in their reviews, a lot of people express appreciation for that.”

In addition to his best-selling westerns, Curtis has published two books in other genres. “Across the Dark” and “The Three Lives of David Kelly” are both receiving excellent reviews. Curtis’ books are available through www.authorcmcurtis.com, or at amazon.com (go to C.M. Curtis amazon page.)

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Pine antique shows are now tymeless times two by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

For 13 years, Larry Baker and Richard Crowe put everything into Tymeless Antiques and Treasures off Hardscrabble Road in Pine.

The pair never dreamed of expanding, content on their corner, tucked back near the Pine Deli, colorful wooden trees with a Dr. Seuss flare welcomed shoppers in to a multi-room shop crammed full of antiques and collectibles.

Across town, near the north end of Pine, sat another long-standing antique shop, Pine Country Antiques. Baker and Crowe 16 years ago sold their wares in a tiny corner off the main room of the shop. In fact, it was where the partners got started selling antiques in Rim Country.

Last year, when the owners of Pine Country Antiques decided to sell and move to South Carolina, the owners and merchants at the store approached Baker and Crowe to keep the shop going.

“We had no inclination of look-

ing for another space though,” Baker said.

The partners mulled it over and finally took over ownership in late September. They had just nine days from the time they signed papers to their grand re-opening day on Oct. 1 to get the shop how they wanted.

They didn’t change much though.

The shop is now called Tymeless Antiques and Treasures Too. The front counter has been moved closer to the front door and the pair brought in a few new pieces, but the seven merchants who rent space in the shop are still there along with their wares.

“We are telling people that it is one business in two locations,” Baker said.

“Both offer timeless antiques and collectibles,” Crowe said.

Between the two shops, the pair now manages 5,500 square feet.

The original location hosted 12 merchants, plus consignment items. Merchants do not overlap in the stores, but both shops have a similar feel.

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Larry Baker and Richard Crowe, owners of Tymeless Antiques in Pine after 16 years in business have agreed to take over operation of Pine Country Antiques as well. many generations, styles and uses.

The shop has a wall of cast iron pans, Native American jew-

elry, purses, candles, glassware, Pendleton towels, comics, furniture and every knickknack in between.

There is even Taffy candy at Too. “We have treasures from all eras,” Baker said.

Baker takes care of most of the merchandising and Crowe helps out in the shop where he can. Crowe also managed the Community Presbyterian Church food pantry in Payson during the week.

Baker worked as an international banker before retiring and Crowe drove a semi truck for 35 years before designing handcarved stone items from Mexico.

The pair says they are so thankful for the support of local residents who have helped keep Tymeless in business through the years.

“The people are so important,” Baker said. “We could not have lasted this long without them.”

Baker said it is a dream come true for them to live and work in a community like Pine.

Tymeless Antiques and Treasures is located at 3716 Hardscrabble Road and Tymeless Antiques and Treasures Too is at 4078 State Route 87. Both shops are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 928-4762219 or 928-476-4618.

Bank collecting Christmas gifts for foster children Payson Washington Federal sets up Angel Tree in lobby Washington Federal Bank this Christmas will partner with the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) on its annual Angel Tree Project.

Washington Federal will have a special Angel Tree in its lobby, with each branch containing holiday wish lists from local foster children in DCS care.

The entire community is invited to visit the branch to choose a wish from the tree and help make the holiday season special for as many Northern Gila County children as possible.

According to DCS, this year’s most popular wish list requests include: LEGOs, iPads, stuffed animals, baby dolls, clothes and art supplies. Sponsors hope to provides gifts to at least 60 foster children in the area.

“The Department of Child Safety is excited to be partners with a great community-oriented business like Washington Federal on the Angel Tree Project, and we’re thankful for their commitment,” said Doug Nick, communications director for the Department

of Child Safety.

“The people of Payson and Northern Gila County have always shown great support and generosity toward the Angel Tree, and we know the 2015 holidays will continue that wonderful tradition.”

To get involved, simply visit the branch anytime from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday now through Dec. 18 and choose an angel off the tree.

Each angel will represent the wishes of one child. Once items are purchased,

simply bring the angel tag and donation back to the branch. DCS will visit the branch on Dec. 18 to pick up all donations.

“We want to help bring this community together for these kids to make the holiday as joyful as possible for them,” said Klay Clawson, Washington Federal Payson branch manager.

“Washington Federal believes that the relationships we have with our local communities are as important as those we share with our customers, stockholders and employees.”

Together, the Washington Federal Foundation and Washington Federal

Focus on Arizona outreach programs work to raise funds for, volunteer with and facilitate direct giving to community-based nonprofits serving the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals as well as support local business and civic endeavors that better the community as a whole.

Washington Federal has 35 offices in Arizona including locations in Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Green Valley, Mesa, Payson, Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun City West and Tucson.

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Bike giveaway on a roll Gila County and its friends fix up discarded and donated bikes for kids at Christmas If the bikes are ready at the Gila County bike shop, then it must be Christmas time! For the 12th year, 140 refurbished bikes are ready to load into Santa’s sleigh to distribute to eligible children in Gila County at Christmas.

The bikes will be distributed by various organizations throughout Gila County such as schools, town halls, the San Carlos Tribal Chairman’s Office, Tri City Fire Department, Payson Public Safety and Fire Departments, Horizon Human Services, Time Out Shelter and Community Kids.

This is the fourth year that a bike safety helmet will be included with each bicycle. Helmets are provided by Chuck Turney with the Gila County Injury Prevention Program (GCIP). GCIP is a grant-funded county program aimed at promoting safety.

Bicycle helmets, car seats, and ATV safety classes are some of the topics offered to the community through this program.

All parts were purchased by the Gila County Recycling and Landfill Management Department using funds received from recycling efforts along with a $2,500 donation from Capstone Pinto Valley Mining Corp.

Organizers would like to express their appreciation to Anna Petty with Capstone Pinto Valley Mining, Mick Wolf of Certified Bicycle, Department of Corrections for the fundraiser donation of $435.58, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office and the Payson Police Department for donating lost, stolen or confiscated bikes to the program.

The shop for bike rebuilding is located at the Gila County Recycling and Landfill Management site in Globe. The Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate labor refurbishes bikes that have been collected at the landfill, donated by the residents and the Public Safety departments.

With a great team of DOC bike experts, the bicycles are repainted. New seats, tires, tubes and handgrips are added as needed in order to make the bikes better than brand new, to the delight of the deserving children that receive them.

This annual bike giveaway is made possible by assistance from the Gila County Board of Supervisors, the Department of Corrections and the inmate bike crew, Rim Country fire departments, Shelley Vuksanovich, Mike Golden, Steve Williams, Kyle Scott and Scott Warren from Public Works Engineering, Candy Brooks and Mark Gann, Recycling & Landfill Management and Cheryl Sluyter from Board of Supervisors office.

The Gila County recycling effort, which includes metal, paper, plastic and tires along with the diversion of oil, batteries and computers, adds one month per year to the life of our landfills.

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Payson volunteers willing to ring a bell for the Salvation Army raise about $25,000 each year for the needy at Christmas, but the organization still needs willing volunteers.

If you had a bell ...

Volunteers needed in spirit of the season by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

The snow fell from the overhang of the Walgreens entrance, soaking John Morgan’s coat, the wind chilling him to the bone.

The only thing he could move were his fingers, which never stopped ringing a tiny red bell.

“I thought it was like the mailmen who deliver no matter the weather,” he said. “ I knew we had to get the money.”

So for three hours Morgan stood post, his first spin as a Salvation Army bell ringer.

And he has come back every year since, three years ago taking over as bell ringer coordinator.

Last year, ringers brought in $26,000 in donations, all of which stayed local to help needy families.

As the holiday season goes into full swing, Morgan is looking for more volunteers ready to ring.

The bell ringing season runs 16 days from Thanksgiving through Christmas, with volunteers out every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Walmart, Bashas’ and Safeway.

Volunteers are asked to ring for two-hour blocks and Morgan has 352 slots to fill.

Last year, about 75 people filled those slots, most choosing to do more multiple days, although there is no requirement.

The first year Morgan worked as the bell ringer coordinator, they raised $24,000; the second year, $25,000 and last year, $26,000.

Morgan hopes to bring in $27,000 this year.

Some people give a few cents while others drop $1,000 checks.

Any amount is appreciated.

The Salvation Army doles the money out to the needy, which can receive up to $300 annually to pay utilities, rent, lodging, gas, clothing or travel.

To sign up as a bell ringer, call Morgan at 928474-8454 or 928-595-0517.

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The local Payson Girl Scouts visited the three local care centers on Dec. 5. They sang Christmas carols through the hallways and passed out handmade cards. They had a wonderful time and it seemed like the residents of the care centers really enjoyed it as well, drawing big smiles on both sides.

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The elk was shot Nov. 30 near Little Redlands Tank and Howell Catchment, about 20 miles southwest of Tusayan.

“Evidence was collected at the scene, but help from the public will play a critical role in finding those responsible,” said Noah Silva, wildlife manager. “This is not the act of a hunter. Poaching is a crime. It is important for anyone with information to come forward and help Game and Fish bring those responsible to justice.”

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Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, December 11, 2015

Roundup named ‘Newspaper of the Year’ pounded the long-term struggle of newspapers to From page 1A deal with the impact of the internet and the fare to provide our readers with stories, pictures consequent decline in display advertising. and graphics that are relevant, informative, Nationally, the number of journalists has entertaining, useful and fun.” declined by an estimated 40 percent in the The Local Media Association Award was past decade. The Roundup has not been based on an analysis of three randomly selected immune from the trend, having lost two of issued of the paper, in this case June 13, 2014, the seven editorial positions it had prior to Dec. 9, 2014 and May 5, 2015. the recession.

The judges commented, “The Payson “I’ve spent my whole life in this business Roundup displayed thoughtful and objective and I can’t imagine what will happen to the reporting, particularly in its coverage of the country if the newspapers continue to lose shooting of Police Officer Seth Meeske. By reporters at this rate. But despite all of those obtaining police documents on the crime and challenges, reporters at the Roundup have talking to the shooter’s family and the police actually increased the number of stories in the officer, the staff was able to provide details paper since before the recession according to and needed perspective.” a content analysis we finished recently,” said The Payson Roundup has also won Aleshire. awards from the Arizona Newspapers In addition, the Roundup has significantly Association for the past three years for use increased the number of stories and videos on of the Freedom of Information Act to obtain its web page and now publishes three different documents from public agencies for investimagazines. gative series.

Publisher Naughton said the needs of the Payson Roundup Editor Peter Aleshire community motivate the whole Roundup crew. commented, “This is such a wonderful com“For our team, this work is a labor of love, borne munity — so it’s an honor to try to proout of a passion for this place, its people and their vide Rim Country with the newspaper it stories. Surprising and delighting our readers deserves. with stories that touch them, move them to action, “I’ve worked lots of places — but this enlighten them and, at times, upset them, makes is the best. I’ve never worked in a place Th this work a privilege. It’s not any easy job but it’s e where the departments work so harmo- Rou Local Media Association nam a privilege taken very seriously. ed the niously together — nor a place where on ndup the newspaper of the ye “I am extremely proud of the entire Roundup ar an based family. All have performed exemplary during a an al ys is of three issues every single person in every department tw , includ o on the front pa routinely goes above and beyond to get ge and this one. ing the very difficult economic time. However, I wouldn’t the job done. That goes for production, expect anything less, it’s who we are, it’s what we advertising, the press room, circulation, the route drivers — as well do.” as editorial.”

Aleshire agreed. “The people of Rim Country have such brave, tragThe Roundup has continued to garner top awards despite staff cuts ic, triumphant, inspiring stories to tell. It’s our privilege to try to seek that have had a big impact since the onset of the recession, which com- them out — and serve our beloved community.”

F O R The following reports and arrests were released by the Payson Police Department and Gila County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed in this report are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

After reviewing cases, the Gila County Attorney’s Office often drops or modifies charges. If your name is listed and you are exonerated, please contact the Payson Roundup at editor@payson.com.

Nov. 30 – Ross Michael Hanes, 27, Payson – possession of canceled/fictitious driver’s license, driving with a suspended/canceled/revoked license, narcotic drugs-possession, drug para-

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phernalia-possession and marijuana-possession.

Dec. 2 – Jeremy Vincent Potter, 28, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting; Cody Martin, 20, Payson – possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and DUI of drugs; Corey Martin, 20, Payson – possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana; Rafael Rodriguez, 27, transient – false information to a law enforcement officer Dec. 3 – Amber Marshall, 25, Payson – self-surrender drug court order; Donna Welch, 63, Payson – disorderly conduct domestic violence; John Landis, 45, Payson – DUI, extreme DUI BAC .20 and above and open container in

vehicle Dec. 4 - Ashley Maureen Clifton, 19, Payson – driving with a suspended/canceled/revoked license; Kaylan Robert Hinton, 21, Payson – failure to appear-2nd degree.

Dec. 5 – Robert A. Distefano, 60, Payson – driving in violation of license restriction; Joseph Herring, 37, Payson – aggravated assault and domestic violence.

Dec. 6 – Charles Bryan Walker, 56, Payson – false reporting to law enforcement agency, drug paraphernalia-possession and marijuana-possession; Debra Jean Flatt, 59, Payson – shoplifting-concealment.

O B I T U A R I E S Edith Louise Elledge 1956 - 2015

Edith Louise Chapman Elledge. January 17, 1956-December 7, 2015. Edith was born January 17, 1956 to Realous and Artie Chapman in Mesa, AZ. She was the only daughter with seven older brothers. She was raised in Mesa attending Mesa High School. Edith married Sidney Eugene Elledge in the Mesa LDS Temple on June 6, 1975. Together they have four children: Wiliam (Courtney) Elledge, Charlotte (Dan) Wilkins, Glenn (Jordan) Elledge, and Shawn (Katie) Elledge. Edith is survived by her husband, two brothers (Bob and Gerry), all four children, and five

grandchildren: Sophie (William and Courtney); Daymon, K-D, Dominic (Charlotte and Dan), and Violet (Shawn and Katie). The viewing will start at 9am Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Pine, AZ with services starting at 10am. Because of her great love for the people and community of Pine, Edith will be interred in Pine Cemetery. Flowers can be delivered to Messinger Mortuary 901 S. Westerly Rd, Payson, AZ 85541. All those who knew her are patiently awaiting our joyful reunion.

Leo Lee

1934 - 2015 Leo Lee passed away on Dec. 3, 2015 in Payson, AZ. He was born on April 25, 1934 in Lawton, OK and moved to AZ as a baby. He served in the National Guard for 2 yrs. and the U.S. Navy for 4 yrs. He was preceded in death by his parents Monsie and Willie Mae Lee, brother Adolphus, daughter Linda Marie and son David Alan. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis , son Steven (Debbie), daughter Sandy Confer, daughter Gail Rochwalik (Joe), 10 grandchildren,

9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, sister Avis Lee, brother John (Phyllis), sister Sharron (Tom) and numerous nephews and nieces. He will be remembered for his great love of his family and will be greatly missed by all.

Services will be held on Dec. 19, 2015 at 10:30 am at Messinger Mortuary - 901 S. Westerly Rd, Payson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Building Fund- 1000 E. Easy St., Payson, AZ 85541.

Olive Leah Poisall (1925-2015)

Olive Leah (nee Singer) Poisall, daughter of Clarence Edward Singer and Opal Edna (nee Lambeth) Singer, passed away Dec. 4, 2015 in Payson, Ariz. Born Feb. 13, 1925 in Billings Mo., she lived most of her life in Winslow, Ariz.

She retired from the Santa Fe Railroad as a train orders operator.

A life-long horsewoman, she pursued pleasure riding to dressage. Preferring to be outdoors, she cut her own lawn with a push-mower for exercise until she was 85. Other interests included water skiing, hiking and exploration, rock hounding, bird watching and gardening.

During evenings and cold days she produced many award-winning quilts, hand-stitched so perfectly she was accused of being a machine.

She was much-loved by a tribe of relatives who depended upon her sage advice. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Bill; daughter, Donna Leah; her parents and brother, Clarence Edward Singer, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Gail and Jordyn Lynn; grandchildren, Kaleb McGehee, Brianne Diego and Jeffrey Barker; five great-grandchildren; nephews, Mitchell Singer, John Paterick and Charles Edward Poisall; and nieces, Lynn Marie Biel (nee Poisall) and Sherry Keith (nee Paterick).

Memorial donations may be made to Winslow Animal Shelter, 548 Barrigan Road, Winslow, AZ 86047.

A memorial service is at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13 at Greer’s Chapel, 316 W. 2nd St. Winslow, Ariz.

Robert “Bo” Bochansky (1932-2015)

Robert “Bo” Bochansky passed away May 6, 2015. He was born Dec. 31, 1932.

A Celebration of Life for this Pearl Harbor survivor and Navy Chief is at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19 at the American Legion.

Kevin Newman (1950-2015)

A silvered scion of Arizona, Kevin Newman, whose heart was so full of mischief, he rendered us one last laugh and then flew off. Kev came along September 23, 1950, and moved along Friday, December 4, 2015.

With his large and loving family, Kevin settled in the unpaved deserts between Mummy and the McDowell Mountains in 1957.

From there, he came to know the canyons and creeks, the buttes and the peaks of the Grand Canyon State like few others.

From Loloma School then Kiva, Kev was briefly at Brophy Prep’ until he was “invited not to participate”, after an incrimenating team-photo. He then became part of the first graduating class at Saguaro High School, Scottsdale, where he was named All State in football.

Kev pioneered the entirely verboten practice of Water Skiing the Arizona Canal and was once plucked off the Praying Monk by helicopter, as his parents watched in flickering black and white. Always “cutting trail” for all of us - Kevin and his crew were the first people ever arrested for “possession” in Scottsdale. Kev was an exceptional golfer, with at least one hole-in-one added to his legacy.

Kev picked Peggy McCoy off the town plaza in Mora, N.M. in 1972, and they were married in 1974 by the J.P. in Mesa, en route to their new jobs with the Tonto National Forest (having applied as “married”). They renewed their vows at their 10th anniversary at OLPH in Scottsdale. Their 41-year love affair is an inspiration to all who know them.

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towers, Kev served seasonally in many capacities in the Tonto until 2012.

His real footprint in Payson and northern Gila County has been in bringing forth quality residential real estate, starting with Omar Cavin Realty through being Broker of Record at Chaparral Pines, and many top-rated outfits in-between.

Kevin is the eldest son of Kevin and Mary Newman, and was instrumental in assuring their safe and secure passing-on. As the titular head of his large and loving family, Kev was the “Corporate Image of Brotherdom” to his seven siblings and their families. He was a devoted Uncle and Godfather, and reveled in all the successes of all the young’uns growing up to idolize their coolest, smoothest “Uncle Kev.” After Peggy, Kev’s love was the out-of-doors. There is no trail along the Mogollon Rim Kev hasn’t traversed, no creek Kev didn’t cross. Kevin was a skilled and avid river-runner with multiple runs through the Grand Canyon, Salt River Canyon, the San Juan, the Verde River to Horseshoe Lake, and even Tonto Creek at flood stage!

A great way to remember Kev, his wry wit, his infectious smile, his innate wisdom, his cool and mellow manner is with a gift to the Humane Society of Central Arizona, P.O. 242, Payson, AZ 85547 (humanesocietycentralaz. org).

Kev’s family and friends will gather to remember, laugh, and cry over this departure too sudden and too soon Sunday, December 13, 2015 at noon at the Chaparral Pines Clubhouse, 504 Club Drive, Payson.

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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

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Mostly cloudy, 70% chance for rain/snow

Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com

52/26 Saturday

Payson Statistics DATE H Nov. 30 51 Dec. 1 54 Dec. 2 59 Dec. 3 61 Dec. 4 57 Dec. 5 65 Dec. 6 64 Dec. 7 69 Dec. 8 67 Dec. 9 66 Dec. 10 66

Mostly cloudy, 40% chance for rain/snow

44/26 Sunday

Mostly sunny

45/25 Monday

Mostly cloudy, 40% chance for rain/snow

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Precipitation 2015 thru today 20.20 30-year Average through Dec. 22.08

40/23 Tuesday

L 16 32 34 36 37 24 25 27 28 33 30

Mostly sunny

Dec. 2015 0.00 Dec. Avg. 2.26

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

39/15

PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

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LOW-MED

LOW-MED

LOW-MED

3.6 2.7 3.7 4.1

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

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

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

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The Payson Choral Society’s Christmas presentation is a return to a celebration of “Christmas Traditions” — the time-tested songs of the season with some surprises tossed in just for fun.

Daria Mason, accompanied by Gail Gorry and Sue Becker, again directs the annual holiday concert. It comes to the Payson High School Auditorium for two performances: 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13.

Expect to hear the society’s renditions of: “Dashing through the Snow – Jingle Bells,” “Santa is on his Way – Intro with Here Comes Santa,” “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and the “Shepherd’s Pipe Carol.”

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Last year, the Payson Choral Society presented “A Christmas Carol.” This weekend it will offer a concert of seasonal songs.

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The program will also include duets by Barbara Potvin and Stephanie Prest; and an original song

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Tough tourney by

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Ryan Ricke goes up for a shot against Snowflake on Dec. 1.

PHS Sports Schedule Friday, Dec. 11 Wrestling Payson at Show Low Invitational Saturday, Dec. 12 Wrestling Payson at Show Low Invitational Monday, Dec. 14 Girls Basketball Show Low at Payson, 6 p.m.

Boys Basketball Show Low at Payson, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling Payson at Flagstaff 4-way, 4 p.m.

Payson’s boys basketball team gained valuable experience with five games against competitive teams in the Sedona Red Rock Hoops Classic held Dec. 3-5.

The Longhorns went 2-3 in the tournament, which doesn’t count in the power rankings.

Payson (2-5, 0-2 power points games) lost to Winslow 69-55 and Glendale Cactus 69-51 on Dec. 3. They lost to Thatcher 63-41 and beat Red Rock 56-51 on Friday. Payson closed the tournament with a 59-55 win over Flagstaff Coconino on Saturday.

Ryan Ricke scored 13 points, pulled down seven rebounds and dished out five assists to lead Payson against Winslow. Ruben Estrada chipped in 11 points and Korben White 10. Chaz Davis added nine points, five assists and three steals. Trey Glasscock grabbed eight rebounds.

Akeem Foster scored 15 points to lead four Bulldogs in double figures.

Davis scored 18 points, grabbed six rebounds, dished out five assists and came away with five steals to lead Payson against Cactus. Ricke added nine points and Alex Suarez eight.

Matt Eberhardt (22) and Jake Macy (21) combined for 43 points to lead the Cobras, who out-rebounded Payson 46-26.

No statistics for the final three games were reported by press time on Wednesday.

The Longhorns were scheduled to host Holbrook on Thursday.

They return home to face Division 3 Section 5 rival Show Low in a non-section game at 7:30 p.m. Monday following the 6 o’clock girls varsity game.

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Alan Cerna wrestles in an exhibition match against Globe in last month’s season-opening action. The freshman made his varsity debut by going 6-2 to place fifth at 120 pounds in last weekend’s Camp Verde Duals.

Payson takes it to the mat by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Payson’s small wrestling team got bigger last week.

Challenged by a shortage of eligible wrestlers to start the season, new head coach Don Heizer has encouraged more students to come out for the team.

And they have.

New recruits, as well as some kids coming back from injury and others becoming academically eligible as the season goes on, is increasing the numbers.

After forfeiting at as many as seven of the 14 weight classes in the first few meets of the season, the Longhorns sent a season-high 11 wrestlers onto the mat for the Camp Verde Duals on Dec. 4-5.

The bigger team helped Payson finish eighth among 14 schools. Six Longhorns placed among the top six in the individual portion of the tournament.

Heizer said he’s encouraged by what he saw.

“Last week was one of progress starting in Snowflake (see story page 8B) and ending in Camp Verde with a great performance by the six who qualified for the individual tournament,”

he said. “We had a lineup of 11 wrestlers on Friday, which is a good sign.”

It’s an ongoing battle to field a full team, which the coach is hoping to eventually do.

“We had a couple of injuries and we hope those individuals recover and can return to the lineup,” Heizer said. “Injury and eligibility are challenges to our program with the limited numbers.

“I talked to two young men who indicated they want to come out. I gave them instructions for getting cleared. Hopefully, we will see them soon.

“I explained we always have the door open and they can come learn as much as they can during the season and that the wrestling room will be open to wrestlers of all ages and abilities after the season on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

“Building the offseason program will allow for wrestlers to gain another season’s experience prior to the beginning of next year.”

The Longhorns scored 230 points at Camp Verde. Tucson Sunnyside won with 574.5. Yuma Kofa (530.5) was second and

• See Tough tournament, page 8B

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aroundthe rim Santa visits Christopher Creek early Christopher Creek is on Santa showers are forecasted, so we hope the Claus’ list of public appearances on kids are bundled up real good as they Saturday. The Christopher/Kohl’s sta- line up outside to greet Santa upon his tion 51 firehouse is the location of the arrival. Inside he will sit in his big easy annual Christopher Creek Homeowners chair to read the classic “Visit from St. Association Kids’ Christmas Party. Nicolas” and share with his adult audiAround 2 p.m. the young cherubs will ence some useless trivia about the question of authorship of the poem. arrive bringing along their canned goods. Cookies will be another week He rarely misses the opportunity to remind everybody that served and the youngsters will in the creek two of the reindeers’ names put together and decorate the are really Donder and Blixem, food boxes while eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Jolly Ol’ Elf Dutch words for thunder and himself. lightning, and that was all fine Santa arrives around three until back in 1949 when some aboard his sleigh, an elaborate, Hollywood cowboy added another reindeer character named lighted makeover of a John Rudolph and sang a song about Deere six-wheel Gator complete with reindeer which raise Rod Britain his red nose! up and down on the snowplow You never know just what hitch. CCHOA President Chuck Schmidt Santa may have to say. We remember has built and refined and upgraded the one year in the middle of his Donder and sleigh over several years and still spends Blixem rant he scolded everyone that many hours re-assembling Santa’s con- Donner was not the name of a reindeer, veyance each season. but indeed was the name of a party of Chilly and a chance of lingering snow folks trapped in 16-foot snows in the

mountain pass bearing their name as they made their way to California way back in 1846. Well, that was all good until Santa went on to say that some members of the party had resorted to cannibalism to survive the ordeal!

After meeting all the kids and hearing their wish list then giving out a filled stocking of wonderful surprises to each, you then begin to hear him murmuring about how unbearably warm it is and soon he makes a hasty retreat with repeated shouts of “Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas boys and girls!”

Later that evening Santa will again mount his sleigh and make his way to the Tall Pines Market on the Loop. At 6 p.m. the sleigh will lead the Christopher Creek Annual Quads and Carts Electric Light Parade through our tiny hamlet.

We hope Santa remembers his long johns as the temps could get pretty nippy riding around in open-air vehicles.

The post-parade party will be at the Landmark where there will be warming fires, hot chocolate concoctions, cookies

and a photo-op once again with that denizen of the North Pole.

A tip of Santa’s red stocking cap to the homeowners association volunteers for putting on the kids’ party and the parade events.

This past Monday we made a long-overdue visit to see Larry and Patti out at the OW ranch. On the way up the Rim one could see across Gordon Canyon the many Forest Service managed fires along the Young road.

After leaving the pavement, the road into Canyon Creek offers you time to reflect on what you remember of the great history of the ranch going back to the early 1880s to the time when the Mormon family of John Q. Adams, his wife and brother were the first to settle there. After they were called to Salt Lake City to help build the Mormon Temple the notorious Blevins boys took over the ranch. Upon the return of Adams after three years you can be sure the Blevins made the Adams folks an offer they couldn’t refuse.

The Blevins outfit made the ranch a hideout for their cattle and horse thieving adventures as that location was between Pleasant Valley and Holbrook where they did their business. After the Pleasant Valley war, a Texan by the name of Jim Ramer took over the ranch.

Ramer required of his cowboys to prove up on 60-acre parcels adjacent to his ranch and when each cowboy moved on, Ramer would buy them out and eventually the ranch was over 900 acres. When the government began controlling grazing rights the OW allotment was at one time 100,000 acres.

We stopped at the barn on the way in to inspect the cedar chest Larry was working on in his shop. We then made our way to the sawmill to load up some boards. He mentioned they had a foot of snow already and up at the house he brought out owner Ed Delph’s chart of annual rain and snowfall amounts going back to 1980. OW ranch 35-year annual average is 29.95 inches … and that’s another week in the Creek.

As if we need an excuse to get baking pans out This column needs to be written on Tuesday for the Friday edition of the Payson Roundup so this morning (Tuesday), our radio station KMOG announced that Tuesday is National Brownie Day. What great timing for me to turn on the oven and bake up a batch of chocolate brownies. Who doesn’t like brownies? But ... what do you prefer?

With or without nuts? Personally, I prefer with nuts. So as soon as I get this column sent to the Roundup, I’m heading to the kitchen. I will be sharing the brownies with my Domino Diva friends on Wednesday for the annual Christmas party.

On a more serious note ... I have learned from some of the residents of the Village that a wolf has been spotted circling the back of the Village. This wolf is a lot larger than the coyotes that have been hanging around and eating the fallen apples. The sightings have said that this wolf is limping. Has he been shot or injured and shunned by his pack? I understand that there has been a release of wolves in the Forest Lakes area, so it is possible the wolf

in our area came from there. I caution colder than they have been, so Pastor everyone in the Village to be careful Pratt’s wife Marie will serve everyone and watchful over your small a hot bowl of chili after the animals, not just because of the tree decorating. For those who the wolf, but also because of the village love to sing the great hymns coyotes. of Christmas, everybody will be gathering together for the Vehicle restrictions neighborhood sing-along.

Next up ... the Double D will The local weather report has be hosting an Ugly Christmas said there will be either rain or Sweater Party on Saturday, some snow in our area either Dec. 19. There is no specific on Friday or Saturday. If we time, but show up sometime in have enough accumulation of the evening. If you don’t want the white stuff, the snowplows Janet to wear the sweater, just bring will be out clearing the streets. Snyder it along.

If that happens, all vehicles Then on Christmas Day, the have to be off the streets. The ordinance is posted right next to the Tonto Village Double D will have a potluck dinner Chapel so that means that a person starting about 2:30 p.m. The meat will could be ticketed if the snowplow can- be provided, so bring along a side dish to share. not get through the street.

Upcoming Christmas events

Get well wishes

First up ... the Tonto Village Chapel will be holding a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18. The weather report says the temperatures will be

I was just notified that Linda Stailey, a longtime resident of the Village and now of Oracle, Ariz., had the misfortune of a nasty fall while watching her

grandson’s ball game. Linda was coming to the Dominoes Christmas Party on Dec. 9, but sadly those plans had to be scrubbed. We wish you a speedy recovery, Linda, we are sorry that you cannot be at the Christmas party.

Birthdays

Jeff Shaw of Tonto Village III starts off this week with his birthday on Dec. 12. Jeff is one of the Hellsgate Fire Board members and he is always will to help out his neighbors.

On Dec. 13, a former longtime resident of the Village, Carol Fulp will have her big day. Carol was active in the now former Tonto Village Fire Department with her bake sales for the auxiliary.

She has also been a member of the Tonto Village Chapel. Happy birthday to you, Carol.

On Dec. 14, Duane Long of Long Ranch adds another candle to his birthday cake. Duane is also a member of the Tonto Village Chapel and he also has a successful construction company.

John Digman shares his big day with

Duane. John is a former Village resident, but now lives in Star Valley. Have a great day, John and Duane.

On Dec. 15, another birthday will be celebrated by J.R. Alliger, locksmith extraordinaire, who makes his home in Tonto Village III. J.R. has been in the Village for many years and is also the former Tonto Village fire chief. Happy birthday, J.R. Another former resident, Flo Haulot, who now lives in Tonto Basin, but spent many years in the Village. Flo and her husband owned and operated Honest John’s Lumber Yard in the Village in the ’70s. Happy birthday to you, Flo. Last but not least and ending the week is Rita Spalink’s birthday on Saturday, Dec. 19. Rita is also a longtime resident of the Village. Rita is the daughter of Charlie and Ruby Terry.

Charlie owned and operated the welding shop on Johnson Boulevard for many years. Rita does no welding, but she still maintains the home and the welding shop. Rita is also very active as a member of the Tonto Village Chapel. Have a wonderful birthday, Rita.

Characters under the Rim – Julian Journigan, Part 1 Julian Journigan would be best cousin Julian. The two boys became remembered for driving a Cadillac on good friends and shared their youthful his mail route between Payson and adventures together. [1] Globe, and for his kindness to ranchers Julian worked on neighboring ranches as a young man, and in 1906 along the route. It was 1923 at age 22 he joined the newly when this mechanized mail established Forest Service. He delivery began up and down the back when was stationed at Roosevelt, Tonto Basin. Journigan soon where the new federal reclamabecame one of the most appreciated men in the Rim Country. tion program was constructing His story began in Flagstaff the Roosevelt Dam. Julian was where he was born in 1884. restless and in 1908 he quit the When he was just 11 days old, Forest Service going to work his mother died and his grandfor the Bureau of Indian Affairs parents, John and Louise See, at San Carlos. Two years later, took him to raise. They lived Stan Brown on Feb. 27, 1910, he married in Strawberry and as Julian Margaret Soloman (known as grew he worked on the ranch “Madge”). They had two chilof an uncle, Jim Hopkins. They moved dren, Jack (born March 11, 1911) and to Tonto Basin and while there the Sees Delsie Dee (born June 24, 1912). [2] took in another grandson, Charlie See, Between these two births they moved who was seven years younger than his to Tonto Basin where Julian went to

work on the Denton ranch and gained a partial interest in the cattle herd. When a cinnabar (mercury ore) mine was opened near Mt. Ord Julian contracted to haul the mining company’s supplies and machinery with pack animals.

However he developed severe arthritis and was forced to sell his interest in the ranch.

Margaret’s family farmed in Coolidge and Julian’s family moved there where his mechanical abilities landed him a job in nearby Florence. There Julian operated the first power plant in that town.

In 1921 Julian’s cousin Charley See asked him to come to Globe and help him with the government mail contract Charley had obtained between Globe and Payson. [3] Thus began the Journigan legend. Their mail wagon was horse drawn and they hauled pas-

sengers as well as mail. The partners mechanized after two years by purchasing a five-passenger Cadillac touring car. The 1921 models had come out with a higher clearance and a lower center of gravity, as well as a trunk rack, making the vehicle good for carrying passengers and for handling on the rough roads.

This car and its drivers soon became an institution for the ranchers and town folk along its route. They eagerly waited for “the stage” to arrive each day.

Julian not only delivered the mail, but also carried packages and acted as a “shopper” for clients along the way. He was often asked to buy this or that for them in Globe and he cheerfully obliged, making him a much beloved mailman.

One woman had him take a piece of material she was sewing so he could buy thread to match the color.

Next: Part Two of Julian Journigan

[1] Information for this chapter is gleaned from census and cemetery records, oral histories with journalist Beth Counseller. Oral histories from Dallas Wilbanks, Ed Fuel, and Marguerite Noble. Also “The History of Tonto” by LeCount, and “The Rim Country History” by the Northern Gila County Historical Society.

[2] Delsie Dee became a legend of her own for her singing of western songs.

She married Lee Barkdoll in Payson, but he was killed in an auto accident returning from rodeo competition. She later married rancher Dick Robbins and managed the cafeteria at the Julia Randall School. They were divorced and she married Ray Clark. They moved to Oregon, where she died at age 83.

[3] Charley See was actually Julian’s second cousin, the son of Julian’s first cousin John M. See.

Payson and Pine libraries pack calendar with holiday events The libraries in both Pine and Payson plan plenty of holiday fun in the next few weeks.

All-aboard for ‘The Polar Express’

The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, Pine, is inviting all preschoolers to enjoy the reading of “The Polar Express” at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16 in the library.

The movie will be shown at 1 p.m.,

Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Refreshments will be served and children are asked to wear their pajamas “The Polar Express” makes a stop at the Payson Public Library at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18.

The “conductors-in-training” at the library suggest youngsters read the book first and then come to the library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Payson, with a pillow to enjoy the movie.

More movies at the libraries

Movie Madness at Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine continues with programs at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. See the Pine column in this edition for details.

Payson Public Library plans movies at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23; Tuesday, Dec. 29; and Wednesday, Dec. 30.

The movie Dec. 23 is “The Miracle on

34th Street” one of the classic Christmas movies; the Dec. 29 movie is “Home” which is an animated feature; and on Dec. 30, the library is showing “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” based on a true story.

4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, then the bears settle in for the night.

Participants will get a letter describing their bear’s adventures when they pick it up the next day.

Teddy bear sleepover

Music at Payson library

Once again the Payson Public Library staff is inviting its young patrons to bring their teddy bears to a sleepover at the library. First there is story time at

The Payson Public Library has scheduled a number of musical programs — pianists, singers, a flutist and a church bell choir will be performing.

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aroundthe rim ‘Time line’ looks like wrestling walk of fame The Iowa Hawkeyes took on the Oceanside were Steve Friedman Michigan State Spartans Saturday eve- (defeated Doug Blaubaugh in 1959). ning with the Big 10 championship and Doug Blaubaugh was the Olympic chama postseason berth in the final four at pion in Rome in 1960. stake.

“Joe Bavaro was a two-time NCAA II Since I didn’t have a dog in that champion.

“John Morley was a five-time nationMidwestern fight, I didn’t much care al freestyle champion. In September of which team emerged victorious.

But while watching the showdown 1972 John Morley defeated the Soviet on TV I recalled a moving story fellow gold medalist 3-2 in Madison Square PUSD math teacher Halli Kinnick told Garden.

“I had personally met Sprig Gardner me 11 years ago.

It was about her great uncle, Nile and respected him for his coaching abilKinnick and the childhood memories ity. His high school record was 2,005-4.

“I also had a brick made for Henry she had listening to family accounts of Nile, who the University of Iowa football Wittenberg, Olympic gold in 1948 and silver in 1952. stadium was named after in 1972.

“I attended wrestling clinics with Nile is remembered as an undersized 5-foot-8-inch, 170-pound running back John Smith, ’88 and ’92 Olympic chamat Iowa who by his senior year was pion and used his low single leg take down when I coached! widely considered the country’s “I met Henry Cejudo and saw best football player and was the rattlin’ him win the Olympic trials in Heisman Trophy winner. the rim Las Vegas going on to win the After graduating from Iowa Olympic gold medal in ’08 in with high honors, Nile passed Beijing. up a possible career in the “Most recently, I saw Kyle National Football League and Snyder win the 2015 World a $10,000 contract with the Wrestling Championships this Brooklyn Dodgers to fight for year in Las Vegas, becoming his country. On Dec. 4, just the youngest American to ever three days before Pearl Harbor, win the Worlds.”

Nile reported for duty.

There’s also a brick for forOn June 2, 1943, he was fly- Max Foster ing a training mission from the mer Payson High School state U.S.S. Lexington in the Caribbean when champion who Ira coached at Pine his aircraft developed engine trouble. Strawberry School in 1998.

The 24-year-old pilot attempted an emergency landing in the ocean rather Christmas party at cultural center than endanger other sailors with a danBecause the Pine Strawberry School gerous landing on the carrier. gymnasium floor is undergoing safeAlthough rescue parties arrived ty/environmental repairs, the annual promptly on the crash scene, Nile’s Christmas program, band concert and body was never found.

Christmas tree auction will be from 6 I haven’t crossed paths with Halli p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16 in since I retired from the Payson School the cultural hall.

District, but on Saturday, I imagined The traditional performance of the she was rooting for the Hawkeyes.

“12 Days of Christmas” will not be perI know I was. formed because the school gymnasium floor is undergoing safety repairs and What gives? is closed to all.

“All the props and necessary mateWhile walking past the time line being constructed by the Take Pride rials are inside (the gym),” said school Project at the cultural center in Pine, superintendent-principal Cody Barlow.

I noticed several new inscribed bricks Run tomorrow had been added.

A great way to lift the holiday spirit in In fact, there are currently about 74 bricks lining the time line, which is yourself and deserving children around a good start for our small mountain the Rim Country is to participate or contribute to the 13th Annual Barbie hamlets.

Pausing to look at the names, I Hensler Memorial Toy Run, which begins at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, noticed something totally unexpected.

Some of those bricks were inscribed Dec. 12 at the Sidewinders Tavern and with the names of some of the country’s Grill. The actual run leaves the pub one hour later. finest wrestlers.

The charity event, which collects In particular I saw “Dan Gable” who won a gold medal in the 1972 Olympics gifts and toys for deserving toddlers and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Henry to teenagers, will include music, raffle Cejudo. I also saw the names of some prizes, a 50/50 drawing, silent auction and most importantly plenty of holiday wrestlers I did not recognize.

Puzzled why the names of Olympic spirit.

Unwrapped donations of gifts are greats would be inscribed in Pine, I emailed Take Pride President Ira Gibel needed which will be distributed to needy children by Moose Lodge #852 in for more information.

He said, he paid for the bricks to be Star Valley.

Gift collection boxes can be found laid and it was his way of honoring his role models and heroes in the sport at participating businesses in Pineof wrestling. Ira is a former collegiate Strawberry, Payson and Star Valley.

One is set up in the Ponderosa wrestler and was a high school wrestling coach for 32 years in Oceanside, Market in Pine.

The gift run is sponsored by ABATE Long Island.

But let’s let Ira tell the story of the of Arizona which is a nonprofit motorcycle organization that advocates for the names.

“Our three greatest wrestlers from rights of all cyclists in the state.

equally as good.

That’s one of the reasons Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library Manager Becky Waer selected the book for a reading to preschoolers at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16 in the library.

Written in 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg, the book is considered to be a classic Christmas story for children.

In 2007 the National Education Association named the book one of its teachers’ top 100 books for children.

The School Library Journal also named it among the top 100 books of all time.

The reading is free, refreshments will be served and children are asked to wear their pajamas.

In addition to the reading of “The Polar Express,” the movie of the same name will be shown at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23 as part of the library’s Holiday Movie Madness presentation.

Movie Madness continues at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30 with the showing of “Minions.”

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

Both movies will be shown on the library’s new 50-inch state of the art television.

Help from Riff Raff

Since most of Arizona’s students are scrambling for financial help to complete their post high school education, current or former Pine Strawberry residents enrolled in an accredited college or trade school should consider applying for the Riff Raff Club’s annual scholarship.

Applications are available by calling 928-978-3019 or by writing to the Scholarship Committee at P.O. Box 1981, Pine, AZ 85544.

Applications must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 21.

PSFR seeks donations

Max Foster photo

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you, the time line border along the walk at the Pine Strawberry Museum is now hosting a number of bricks inscribed with the names of famous wrestlers. Take Pride President Ira Gibel bought the commemorative bricks to honor the men he considers role models and others he has admired most of his life. The Take Pride group is the moving force behind the time line project.

ABATE also promotes rider education and motorcycle awareness for all automobile drivers.

For more information on the toy run, call “CC” at 928-476-1955.

Scrumptious See’s up for raffle

The winner of the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library raffle to be held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 19, will take home $225 worth of See’s Candies and several decorative holiday items.

The basket will be on display in the library until the raffle.

Tickets are currently on sale at six for $5 or 15 for $10.

The basket contains various See’s boxes including truffles, nuts and chews, milk chocolates, Toffee-ettes, peanut

brittle, peppermints, Jolly Snowman, Holiday Fancy Box, molasses chips, gourmet lollipops and World Chocolate Bars.

All proceeds from the raffle benefit the library.

The library will close for the holidays Dec. 24, 25 and 26. It will also close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31 and be closed New Year’s Day. All-aboard for ‘The Polar Express’

“Miracle on 34th Street,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Story” are considered iconic holiday stories.

As fine as they are, there are those, especially children, who consider the movie and book “The Polar Express”

Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee members during a meeting last month expressed their desires to conduct next summer a third consecutive brush pickup.

The program, however, must overcome financial problems stemming from several unforeseen expenses last summer that have drained the PSFR pickup budget.

Donations are among the ways P/S residents can help salvage the program that is crucial to protecting our two hamlets from a catastrophic wildfire.

To donate or learn more about PSFR, log on to: http://psfuelreduction.org/ about/ Food Bank needs donations

The Pine Strawberry Food Bank disturbed hundreds of dollars’ worth of food during the Thanksgiving holidays and is now gearing up for Christmas.

The bank has issued a plea for non-perishable food to distribute to those in need.

Turkeys and food can be left at the Ponderosa Market.

Those who would like to make a tax-deductible donation, can mail checks to: Pine Strawberry Food Bank, PO Box 1534, Pine, AZ 85544.

Sea Devil or Sea Eagle? Part 2 Since my youngest days I have er. From there he went on to other trades believed George Santayana when he said and other lands. Often he served aboard that those who do not learn the lessons of some tall masted sailing ship, but occahistory are doomed to repeat them. One sionally his thirst for knowledge and proof of Santayana’s belief comes from experience had him doing something as unlikely as keeping a tavern. He what Felix Graf von Luckner did. was even once wrongly accused A German naval officer and ship’s your turn and tossed into a Chilean jail for captain who as a boy learned the stealing pigs. He went through a high ideals once exercised in sea lot, even twice breaking a leg, but warfare and took them to heart, finally, having learned enough, von Luckner earned himself the he headed home to Germany. title the Sea Devil from captains Von Luckner never forgot the of hundreds of American and vow he had made when he ran British steam-driven warships away from home at age 13. He that could not find him and his swore then that he would never wind-driven merchant ship raid- Tom Garrett er, the SS Sea Eagle. return home unless he was servWondering why, Johnny? ing with honor in the Emperor’s Read on. It’s a story like no other.

Navy. It was the great dream of his youth.

Last week, we left young von Luckner The reason he ran away was because in Australia as a professional prizefight- his father refused to permit it. Fourteen

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the coal-powered merchant raiders had either been hunted down and sunk or — unable to get into port to refuel — simply ran out of coal, and had no choice but to surrender.

A high naval official had an idea. Why not arm a sturdy sailing ship and use it as a self-fueled raider? The idea was given little support, however. It seemed impossible for a sailing ship to take on faster, steam-driven merchant ships, or to even reach the open sea from a German port, all of which were tightly blockaded by the British Navy. However, finding von Luckner, with his wide experience and his knowledge of wind-driven vessels, willing to give it a try, the Germans armed a three masted merchant ship with a small auxiliary engine, a pair of light cannon, two machine guns, and enough rifles for a small crew of 57 men

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World War I broke out. Serving on the gunboat SMS Panther, von Luckner fought with honor in two great naval battles, the Battle of Jutland and the Battle of Heligoland. True to his vow, he then returned home on leave and was happily accepted back into his family.

Germany, because of it had a much smaller navy than England, tried lightly arming merchant vessels as raiders to force the British Navy to use up ships and men protecting merchant shipping.

The idea worked to some extent, but in 1915 with the war hardly begun most of

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and six officers. Conventional wisdom said that the newly christened Seeadler, or Sea Eagle, would never make it to the open sea. It would be sunk trying to slip through the British blockade. But canny von Luckner had other ideas. He hand-picked a Norwegian-speaking crew, outfitted his ship to look identical to a Norwegian wood carrier, and in a stroke of sheer genius pulled anchor at a time when no one would believe a windjammer could make it out to sea.

And so, two nights before Christmas Eve, 1916, a tall masted sailing vessel slipped quietly out of Hamburg, Germany, straight into the teeth of a North Sea hurricane — and into the pages of history as a ship captained by one of the most honored and revered sea captains who ever lived.

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Rim Country Church Directory Aglow International Crossroads Church, 114 E. Cedar Lane. The Aglow Bible Study is held each Tuesday at the Crossroads Fellowship Hall. Prayer and Praise 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; Bible study 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 474-6933 for more information.

Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

Baha’i Faith Payson For location and information, call (928) 951-4404 or (928) 978-6519.

Forest Lakes Community Church A non-denominational church meeting in the school district/library building at 417 Old Rim Road in Forest Lakes.

Worship is Sundays at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in the pines!

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

Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson. com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m.

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

Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. Hwy. 260, Christopher Creek, first driveway past fire station on left.

Pastor Ed Hepworth, 478-4857 (church), 478-4310 (home). 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School (nursery provided).

Thursday Bible Study. For more information, call Pastor Ed. Church at Powell Place 806 W. Longhorn Rd. Payson, (928) 474-6249. Non-Denominational Sunday Services beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Gisela Community Church Tatum Trail, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.

Iglesia La Roca 302 E. Rancho Rd. Nuestro proposito es que usted encuentre una relacion personal con Dios y pueda experimentar la hermosura de su presencia en cada uno de nuestros servicios: Miercoles 6:30pm Ensayo del Ministerio de Alabanza, Jueves 6:30pm Estudios Biblicos, Domingos 12:30 Tiempo de Celebracion y Adoracion, para mayor informacion comunicarse con los Pastores Carmelo y Ruth Andujar.

Dr. Carmelo Andujar, Pastor (928) 238-0240, Ruth Andujar (407) 341-9775, Secretaria de La Roca (928) 595-0874. Te invitamos a vistitar nuestra pagina web: www.iglesialarocapayson.com.

“Visitenos, Sera un placer tenerles en nuestra Iglesia” Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant), 474-2552. Ken Lentz, Interim Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website atwww. mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy.

Church for the Nations Payson (CFTN Payson) meeting at 901 S. Westerly Road in the Chapel at Messinger’s. Sunday service 10 a.m. Pastors Nevin and Dina Hershberger invite you to come to join dynamic praise and worship with uplifting prophetic teaching. Contact Pastor Nevin at (602) 7573778 or Pastor Dina at (602) 757-3830. Like us on Facebook.

Church of Christ 306 E. Aero. Sunday Bible classes 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. For Bible studies any day of the week, call Bob Nichols, 468-0134. By understanding and living the principles taught in the New Testament, we attempt to accomplish the spiritual mission of the church, rather than being a social or recreational institution.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., 474-6367, 4688157, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886.

MANZANITA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m., 474-3788, 472-2266, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886.

PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m., 472-8709, 474-6367 or 468-1103, Missionaries 472-7956.

FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 4680249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment: V. Green (928) 474-4181.

PINE WARD: Highway 87; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to noon; Sacrament meeting 9 a.m. (928) 476-3118. Missionaries at (928) 600-7546.

TONTO BASIN SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. 479-2484.

CHRISTOPHER CREEK SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. followed by Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society. 478-4608.

SPANISH BRANCH: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sacrament meeting 9 a.m.

YOUNG BRANCH: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:20 a.m. Sacrament meeting. 462-3326 or 4623388.

BLUE RIDGE BRANCH: Sunday 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 10:50 a.m. Sunday School; 11:25 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society. (928) 4772138.

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

Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org.

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

Desert Community Christian Fellowship, SB Pastor Eric Woods, (928) 479-2216, 173 Stephen’s Way, Tonto Basin.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday worship 6 p.m.

East Verde Baptist Church Houston Mesa Road at Whispering Pines Control Road, 474-9385.

Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m.

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

First Baptist Church (Independent/Fundamental) 303 W. Main St., 474-3530. Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (nursery provided); Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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

Sundays: Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first

Falkner, Sr. Pastor; Curtis Fahrlender, Pastor of Student Ministries; Allen Mann, Part-time Associate Pastor. Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Service 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Youth Bible Study (Grades 7-12) 9:30 a.m.; BLAST I (Bible Learning And Sharing Together) Grades K-6 9:30 a.m.; BLAST II, Grades K-4, 11 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Student Ministries (grades 7-12) 6-7:30 p.m. Nursery and Pre-Primary available for morning worship services. Wednesday: Legacy Singles (55+ years of age) coffee at 9 a.m., please call 474-9279 as locations vary. Adult Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nursery available. Thursday: Men’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in recess for the summer); Payson Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (in recess for the summer). Pioneer Clubs (Grades 1-5), 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays when school is in session.

Visit our website www.pbcpayson.org.

Rim Country Cowboy Church The Rim Country Cowboy Church is now meeting at the Payson Living Word Bible Church, 202 S. McLane Rd. (across the street from the High School), Wed. at 6 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Bob Neff (307) 254-5533.

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) At Rock of Ages you will find a worship service designed to praise God and enrich faith. Our purpose is to serve all people in God’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Bible. We are a friendly, family oriented church. All are welcome! Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport Rd and North McLane). Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606 or (928) 474-2098. Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.; Holy communion is celebrated at the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Adult Bible class is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector.

St. Paul’s parishioners and Father Dan invite you to join us as WE participate in worship, Christian education, outreach and fellowship activities. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music.

Child care is provided. Our Praise Band leads us with contemporary music on the last Sunday of the month. Christian Education programs offer Children’s Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday Adult Group Study at 9 a.m. Wednesday: We celebrate the Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Quarterly: Taizé, a Service of contemplation and music, is held quarterly on a Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. (Call for dates). We have very active Women’s, Men’s and Bible Study groups. A Film Review group and Book Club are just some of our other regular programs. (Call Church for dates and times). Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson.org. Email: stpaulspayson@gmail.com WE Welcome Everyone.

St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 511 S. St. Phillips Street, 474-2392. Daily Masses Monday-Friday 8 a.m, Sat. 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spanish 12:30 p.m.; Confession at 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call Mrs. Catherine Trudell, Religious Education office, (928) 474-1269 for Catholic education classes and programs for children and adults.

Mountain Bible Church Our Mission at Mountain Bible is quite simple: Loving God…Loving People. It is our desire before God to develop and offer ministries, inside and outside our church, that further this important cause. Are we succeeding? We invite you to be our guest this weekend and see for yourself! Located at 302 E. Rancho Road in Payson, we offer two opportunities to worship on Sunday mornings: 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Many children and student ministries are available on Sundays and throughout the week. More details are available through our office (928) 472-7800 and on our website (www.mountainbible.org).

Please let us answer any further questions you may have about our church…and we hope to meet you soon!

New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224.

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

Payson First Assembly of God We invite you to come worship with us as we celebrate Christ Jesus’ total victory for us on the Cross! Sunday mornings we have an adult Bible class at 9 a.m.; a Pre-Service Prayer time at 10 a.m., and our Celebration and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evenings we now have an informal “Family Gathering” meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with child care provided. Wednesday evenings we offer classes for children, ages Preschool - 5th grade and our Middle School/High School age youth meet on Thursday’s at 6:30 p.m. We are located at 1100 W. Lake Drive, (the church at Green Valley Park). For more information call, (928) 474-2302.

Payson First Church of the Nazarene Come join us for a time of fellowship and worship as we praise the Lord! 200 E. Tyler Parkway (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 am; Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday- Friday: Safe Haven Childcare Center 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Prayer and Praise 6 p.m.; Wednesdays: Women’s Bible Study 1-2 p.m.; Children’s Quizzing 3-6th grades 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m.; Last Saturday of each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m.; Senior Activities each month. For more information on locations, times and topics contact the church office. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Payson Living Word Bible Church 208 S. McLane Road (across from the High School). Services Sundays starting at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with Kids Church and nursery provided. PLW is a Spirit Filled Contemporary Church based on Faith; we believe speaking the Word of God will move mountains in our lives.

We have a mission here at PLWBC: Love, Win, Build and Change.

There are many activities at the church so come out and be a part of our family. The Lord is doing great things. If you have any questions, the church number is (928) 474-8606.

Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St., behind ACE Hardware), 474-0485; Pastor Carl Peterson. A growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. We invite you to worship with us Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

(Contemporary) or at 11 a.m. (Traditional). Kid’s Church along with free and safe nursery care is provided. Please call the church for information on additional programs, ministries and our mission to the community.

Payson United Pentecostal Church - The First Church Meet at Mesa del Caballo Clubhouse (8119 E. Mescalero). Kids’ Church at 1 p.m. and Worship & Word Service at 2:30 p.m. each Sunday. Family Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. We are a Book of Acts church, preaching the original salvation message first preached to the church on the Day of Pentecost. We baptize in Jesus’ Name for the remission of sins and rejoice in the experience of the gift of the Holy Ghost. All are welcome to join us in worshipping Jesus in Spirit and in Truth. Pastor Dale Lewallen (928) 474-2455.

Website: www.paysonupc.com Pleasant Valley Community Church Young Public School Cafeteria on Hwy 288 & Baker Ranch Road. A non-denominational service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come early for refreshments and fellowship.

Ponderosa Bible Church 1800 N. Beeline Hwy., (928) 474-9279. “Preparing God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Dr. Joe

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

Shepherd of the Pines Ev. Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane; (928) 474-5440, Pastor: Steve DeSanto. Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School, 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.

Adult Bible Study, Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A community breakfast is hosted on the second Friday of every month at 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Visit Shepherd of the Pines on our website: www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com.

Shepherd of the Pines United Methodist Church - Overgaard 3015 Highway 277, Overgaard, (928) 535-5208. Pastor Noni Dye. Worship service 9 a.m. w/childcare. Adult Sunday School 7:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m.

Shiloh Christian Fellowship 501 E. Rancho Road (across the street from Payson Elementary School), 474-3138. Non-denominational church teaching verse by verse and chapter by chapter through the Bible. Contemporary Worship and family oriented, children’s ministries and nursery provided.

Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Bible Study on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Star Valley Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson (928) 474-5557. Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday Night offers children’s ministries from 5-7 p.m.

ARMOR for boys 1st-6th grade and GO for girls 1st-6th grade. All are welcome!

Strawberry Chapel in the Pines Fossil Creek Road, Strawberry, 476-3893. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., Wed. Bible study 7 p.m.

Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 4792299.

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m., worship service 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church 10:45 a.m., no Sunday eve. service. Wednesday Night Bible Study Fellowship 7 p.m. Potluck every third Sunday at noon following the worship service.

Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches).

Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ. Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:1820. We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076.

Unity Church of Payson Spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer, Licensed Unity Teacher. Our mission is to inspire and awaken one another to a greater experience of God and life through the practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday services at 10 a.m., 600 E. Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). The 1st Sunday of each month is our inter-generational service and we celebrate birthdays and bring non-perishables for the foodbank. The 2nd Sunday browse the Unity of Payson library, 3rd Sunday pot luck, 4th Sunday power prayer follows service, 4th Tuesday Chili’s giveback day, 4th Friday 4 p.m. hiway cleanup, on-going noon Faithlift 1st and 3rd Wed. To find out more:www.unityofpayson.org. 928478-8515.

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Empty the Shelter adoption event Dec. 21-23 Ka Trina Reese

of the draw! Adoption prices will range from $45 to $15 which is quite the deal when you factor in all of our animals are It’s the most wonderful time of the current on their vaccinations, spayed or year — especially for all of us here neutered and also microchipped. at HSCAZ! This season is all about The next two days are the warmth, love, friends and main event! On the Dec. 22 family and what better way and 23 we will have greatly to celebrate this time of year Humane discounted adoption rates for Society than by hosting a three-day cats and dogs — all adopof Central long Empty the Shelter adopArizona tions will be $15. That covers tion event? In the past we senior pets, adults, puppies, have had fantastic response kittens — everyone! The disto our yearly holiday adop- ADOPTION count days will be separate; tion specials, and this year OPTIONS the 22nd is exclusively for we’re taking it up a notch by dogs, and the 23rd is exclutrying to find all of our furry sively for cats. Of course you friends their forever homes, just in time can still adopt a cat on Dog Day, and for Christmas! vice versa; however the adoption fee The event days will take place Dec. will remain at the normal price instead 21, 22 and 23, and each day will have of the discounted rate, so make sure to something fun in store! Day one we’ll save the date! be hosting a canned food drive — each In order to streamline the adoption can that is donated counts as a credit process for these two days, we’ll have to taking a percentage off of the price three stages for adopters to follow. of our merchandise. For example, one Stage 1 will be focused on filling out an can is equal to 10 percent of credit. adoption application. We ask that any Shoppers can get up to 50 percent off of adopters who rent a home or apartment our merchandise, but of course any and have their landowner/landlord’s conall canned food will be greatly appreci- tact info on hand as it is a requirement ated, and will all be donated to our local for us to get their permission for the food bank. While this credit system is for potential adoption. We also encourage merchandise exclusively, we will also be adopters to bring in their family and having a “Draw Your Adoption Price” current pets to be a part of the adoption just for a little added fun. Adopters will process as well. We always want to see be able to pull a slip of paper from a the pets in our care go home, and we bowl, and their adoption price will be want to know they get along with their whatever the slip says — it’s all the luck new families! by

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Once those ducks are in a row, adopters move on to Stage 2 — Processing: the application is looked over, and discussed. This is when we will call landowners and verify everything is good to go. Once accepted, the adopters then move to the third and most fun stage: Adoption. Adopters will bring in their approved application and present it to the staff at the front desk. Then they can go around the shelter and see which of our great pets suits their family best.

Staff members will be ready to assist adopters in any way they can, performing Meet-N-Greets with new human and animal friends, and of course answering any questions that adopters may have.

Once the adopter finds their new family member, all they have to do next is pay for the adoption! That’s all; no muss, no fuss!

For those who want to further streamline the adoption process, we will be hosting a pre-approval period where adopters can submit completed applications which can be reviewed before the big event. The deadline for all pre-approval applications is Dec. 19. Adoption applications are available online at www.humanesocietycentralaz. org or you can even stop by the shelter to fill one out in person. We’re located at 605 W. Wilson Ct. (just south of Main Street and west of McLane Road). Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The holiday season is all about peace on earth and good will to all; it’s a time

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to be together, and a time to give. What could be a better way to honor the spirit of the season than by giving a homeless pet a new and loving home? We hope to see all of our furry friends find their forever home in time to experience the warmth and good will this time of year brings. Thank you all for sharing the holiday spirit with us!

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Featured pets

TELLER

Penn & Teller are brothers that have been with HSCAZ since they were 3 weeks old. They have been in foster care and are now available for adoption at PetSmart. There is a special adoption fee when you adopt them together!

Teller is a great cat to be around; he has quite the meow. He is a lover; and absolutely adores attention from anyone. He can have a few tricks up his sleeve when he plays with his toys. He is one magical feline, who would love to go home with you.

Hello, my name is Penn. I love long cuddles on the couch with constant affection. I do get into things, like finding great places to hide and playing with pretty much anything. I am one of those cats that gives tons of kisses, but also can be spicy like hot sauce! Would you like to be my forever home?

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Payson Walkers

The Payson Walkers now depart at 9 a.m. for daily walks which are about an hour in length on pavement.

Departure points are: Saturday - end of Longhorn Road Sunday - Town Hall parking lot Monday - Payson Elks Tuesday - Green Valley Park, Parks and Recreation Office Wednesday - Walgreens Thursday- Payson Library Friday - Home Depot parking lot, (south end)

Tai Chi and Qigong

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

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

Activities at the Pine Senior Dining Room

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special holiday services St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Taize’ service The congregation of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson, invites Rim residents and visitors to join them for a Taizé service at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13.

Taizé offers a quiet time for self-reflection and personal worship. The candlelit service lasts a half-hour with calming music played in the background. Worshippers often leave feeling more spiritually centered and rejuvenated. WE welcome everyone!

Advent services St. Paul’s Want to learn more about your favorite Christmas carols? St. Paul’s Episcopal Church invites Rim residents and visitors to attend a 9:10 a.m. Sunday morning Advent series that continues through Dec. 20 in the Parish Hall located at 1000 N. Easy St. Pastries, juice and coffee will be served. We welcome everyone!

Mount Cross Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260, Payson (across from Tiny’s Restaurant) will hold Advent services Wednesday, Dec. 16, with supper in the log building at 5 p.m. (free-will offering) and a

service in the church sanctuary following at 6 p.m.

All are welcome to join in the Advent gatherings!

Rock of Ages Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church invites the community to the celebration of Advent, Wednesday, Dec. 16. Rock of Ages is at 204 W. Airport Road. A free soup supper is served at 6 p.m. followed by the Advent service at 7 p.m.

The theme for this year’s Advent service is “Who Has Believed Our Message?”

For more information, please contact Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606.

tain biking trails Payson and the surrounding area has to offer.

For more information or questions, please call (928) 478-6203.

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Mothers of Preschoolers

The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group is now meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Payson First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway.

Childcare is provided.

For more information, contact Dixie Neal, (619) 990-2025.

Sustainable Rim Country meets

Christmas services Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 W. Airport Rd., Payson, has announced its 2015 Christmas services: the Christmas Eve Service is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 24; the Christmas Day Service, 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 25.

Radio control car/truck enthusiasts wanted

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

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

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

Write Your Story

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous

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

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

Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 9783706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 8280917 or (928) 478-4361.

Photographers meet

The Rim Country Photography/ Camera Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14. Rebecca Wilks will present “Solitude at the Grand Canyon,” one photographer’s journeys to create a personal relationship with what is arguably the world’s most inspiring landscape.

Wilks considers photography to be her third career, after practicing OB/GYN and Medical Acupuncture. She concentrates on nature and travel photography, but her work can be seen in such disparate publications as “Popular Woodworking Magazine,” “Clay Times Magazine” and “Rotarian Magazine,” as well as in “Arizona Highways” publications, “Budget

Metro Creative Services

The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group is now meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Payson First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway. Childcare is provided. For more information, contact Dixie Neal, (619) 990-2025.

Travel,” “Cowboys and Indians” and “Outdoor Photographer” magazines. Her images can be viewed online at www.skylineimages.net and http://theviewfromtheskyline. blogspot.com.

She lives in Peoria and Yarnell, Ariz. with her husband and dog.

The Rim Country Camera Club (R3C) is a group of photography enthusiasts that meet once a month, hold field trips and occasional seminars focused on learning, mentoring and having fun with photography.

The meeting is open to all those interested in photography and there is no charge to attend. If you need directions to the meeting location, please call Harold Rush at (928) 474-9673.

TOPS in Pine

The TOPS 412 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Pine group meets Tuesdays at the LDS chapel in Pine.

Weigh-in is at 7:50 a.m., the meeting is from 8:10 a.m. to 9 a.m.

All ages welcome. The group is for men and women looking for a support group and accountability in losing weight.

For more information, call Barbara at (928) 476-5955 or Charlotte at (928) 978-3640.

Senior Singles with Spirit

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

Come check us out.

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

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

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.

Moose Lodge events

The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth 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.

The lodge is open to members and their guests.

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

Masonic Lodge

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

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

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President

Chuck Jacobs at (928) 595-0967.

NARFE Meeting

The Mogollon Chapter 1235 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees holds its annual Christmas luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Crosswinds Restaurant, 800 W. Airport Road, Payson.

All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend.

Please remember to bring nonperishable food items for the Payson Food Bank.

For more information, contact Dale at (928) 468-6227.

Soroptimists

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

Anyone interested should contact Jean Oliver, (928) 474-6167; or Audrey Wilson. (928) 468-3108.

Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups

The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group invites caregivers, families, service providers and members of the community to attend any or all of the following: • First and third Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center.

For more details, call Mary, (928) 474-3560. The Payson Senior Center is located at 514 W. Main St.

87 Mountain Biking Club

87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway.

Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced).

Everyone is encouraged to join and learn about all the great moun-

Sustainable Rim County is a non-profit, non-partisan civic organization devoted to conserving the beauty of Rim Country for the enjoyment of current residents and for future generations.

The public is invited to its next meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Payson Library meeting room, 328 N. McLane Rd. The agenda includes formulating community-wide education in support of protecting the beautiful region. For information, contact Ray at (928) 478-6295.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Alanon/Alateen

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

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

Seniors can get discount gym membership

Banner High Country Seniors officials would like to remind members that fees are due for their discounted membership at the Tonto Apache Gym. Sign up in the month of December for membership during the months of January, February and March 2016.

Dues are $55 for all three months and are payable at Banner High Country Seniors during the month of December only. The facility, at 215 N. Beeline Highway, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday.

Bridge results

Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge for Dec. 8 were: Flo Moeur, first; Betty Mashl, second; Mary Kemp, third.

The group is looking for new members Play is at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main St. Area residents and guests are welcome.

Please call Carol Blann at (928) 978-3881 for reservations and information.

PAYSON ROUNDUP FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015

6B

Classifieds More ways than ever to publish and pay for your classified ad!

Call 928-474-5251 • Online at PaysonClassifiedsNow.com • Email ClassAds@payson.com DEADLINES: 10AM Monday for Tuesday issue • 10AM Wednesday for Friday issue

MERCHANDISE

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ANIMALS

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

Dachshund Pups; 10 wks old, 1 male, 1 famale, Black and Tan, Smooth hair, and one that’s only 3 wks old, $400. Call 928-476-6435 or 480-734-7246

IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: • Full-time FrontMaintenance • Full-time Housekeeper 1 Assistant Full Time Tech II Desk Manager • Part-time House Person 1 Full Time House Person • Full-time • Part-time House Person Laundry 1 Maintenance Full TimeTech Front Desk / Night Auditor

1 Full Time Maintenance Tech

Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959

APPLY IN PERSON or ONLINE at DiamondResorts.com Diamond Resorts Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

21243.1014

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Two Lovable house cats, FREE to a home that will keep them together! 928-978-0739

BIKES/SCOOTERS Cannondale Terra Bike Excellent condition $550 406-268-9205

FIREWOOD FIREWOOD “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE”

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Join our friendly Team

Also BACKHOE SERVICE & YARD CLEANING Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service 928-951-6590 or 928-978-5473 FIREWOOD Firewise, Lot Clean-ups Landscaping Ray Smith 928-970-0132 or 928-363-1014

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

The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour.

Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

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

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com Order: 10078723 Cust: -Arizona Mentor Keywords: EMPLOYMENT AD art#: 20130105 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 5.00

Exceptional Exceptional People People Wanted!

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If you have proven success in a management role supporting individuals with disabilities, a job as a

Program ProgramCoordinator Director at Arizona MENTOR may be right for you!

To apply, visit us at http://jobs.thementornetwork.com/ arizona or call 602-567-4970

Why join our team?

The opportunity to make a difference Comprehensive rewards & benefits Professional development Supportive & collaborative teams Innovative health & wellness options Employee recognition programs

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The best job opportunity in Payson

Job Opening for HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN Description Manages and coordinates the work of Engineering, placing particular emphasis on overseeing the quality of the technical maintenance of facility.

Preferred candidates will have job functions of; Keep equipment, systems, building and grounds ready for use by completing preventative maintenance schedules, restoring and repairing equipment, Completing HVAC maintenance operation requirements. Preference given to certification in HVAC. Two to five years experience in HVAC preferred.

Benefits Offered Competitive Pay, Exceptional 401 (k) Plan; Excellent Medical Package; Dental & Vision; PTO Program (19 days); Discounts on Employee Meals.

Apply online at 777play.com or at Human Resources department M-Th. (7-4), F (7-11). Drug-free work environment. EOE

FIREWOOD. JUNIPER OR PINE AND MIXES SOLD IN BUNDLES TO FULL MEASURED CORDS, WE DELIVER.ALSO TREE STUMP AND SMALL TREE REMOVAL. TRENCHING. 928-468-1309 FIREWOOD. JUNIPER OR PINE AND MIXES SOLD IN BUNDLES TO FULL MEASURED CORDS, WE DELIVER.ALSO TREE STUMP AND SMALL TREE REMOVAL. TRENCHING. 928-468-1309

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Englander Pellet Stove. Works great, purchased 3 years ago. $450 406-268-9205

MISCELLANEOUS *DOWNWINDERS CANCER CASES*

www.cancerbenefits.com Flagstaff Office; 928-774-1200 or 800-414-4328.

10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft.

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257

FOR SALE Custom made vintage Italian solid marble coffee table.

Round 42” diameter. $20000

Set of ladies golf clubs with like new case & lots of tees and balls $2500 Vintage set of Noritake Ivory China “Trudy” 12 Place Settings $10000 Call Barbara at,

928-468-2047

MISCELLANEOUS EARLY GIFTS: Serving Pieces, Glassware, Fine Knife Sets, Trays, Decorations, Paintings, Candles, Artwork, Tapestry, Custom Rocking Chair, Books, Lamps.

ENTERTAINING: Evening Gowns (B&W Ball) Bags, Gloves, Lingerie, Scarves, Accessories, Sweaters, Fragrance Sets, Jewelry.

PARTY ATTIRE: Men’s Designer Suits, Western Outfit-46L, Snowy River, Australia Felt Hat, Mountain Men Fur Hats.

Call for Appointment: 928-468-1670 For Sale for the Holidays. 2 Electric keyboards & 2 crystal bowls.

Call for visuals and best offer prices. J.D. @ 928-468-6074.

I BUY ESTATES! (928) 474-5105 Pool Table Brunswick Kendrick European Style 8 foot Pool Table.

Perfect Condition. (Cost new was $4000.00) $1499.00 602-769-6001 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

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

TRUCKS 2006 Nissan Truck, 4x4, Loaded, 113K Miles, Nice & Clean, $14,400. 928-322-2909 WANTED: Camper Shell, for 1998 Chevy 6.5” Box, Prefer Black High Top but will look at any color.

Mesa Del: 507-330-0145

EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL Customer Service Rep. Wanted, AP/AR, Customer Service a Must, Honest, Dependable, M-F 8-5, Fax Resume: 928-468-6290

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

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

928-474-1727

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Two Used Inflatable Standup Paddleboards, Includes:Board, Pump, Paddle, Carry Bag. $425.ea OBO. The Perfect Christmas Gift! Practical and Fun! 928-474-6482

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WANTED: Good, Used, Acoustic Guitar, 208-661-8560 (Payson)

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS YARD SALES 1003 W. Bridle Path Lane, Sat. Dec. 12 from 8am to 2pm: Tools, Compressor, Drills, Household items, Grill, Yard Tools, Wheelbarrow, Men’s Clothes & Shoes.

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS 2003 Toyota Corolla, Automatic, No Dings, Great Condition, Over 30 MPG, New Tires, Well Maintained, $4,000. 928-487-3168

Mobile RV & Trailer Repair!

Call Carl 928-951-3500

RVS 2000 Tioga Class C Motorhome, 28 feet, Runs Great, Good Tires, Asking $4,500.obo 928-978-2525 2008 Class C 31.5’’ Coachman Free Lander Ford, V10 Engine, Roof Top, Satelite and Solar System, Onan Generator 4,000, Lots of Storage, Lots of New Items. $38,000. 928-978-4204 or 928-978-1292 8 ft. $1,200; 16 ft $650; 21 ft $2,300; 28 ft toyhauler $3,700; 8’ x 14’ utility trailer, double axle $650.

928-978-3423.

SUVS 2013 Buick Enclave, Rd, 25,100 miles, Fully Loaded, $32,800.

Call for Options 928-970-1276

TRAILERS Folding wheelchair hitch carrier rack with loading ramp, holds 400lbs, slides onto hitch on back of car, fits all 2” receiver hitches., $100/obo, Tom (480) 247-0802.

Northstar Trailer, brand new, never used, 5’x6’, single axle 2” ball, 1000lbs towing capacity, asking $550/obo, Tom (480) 247-0802.

TRUCKS 2003 GMC 4x4 Sierra Extended Cab, Shortbed, Loaded, Beautiful 96,800 Miles, $8,900.OBO 928-474-9862

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of Payson Police Officer Recruit $18.07 - $27.11/hr or Certified Police Officer $19.95 - 29.93/hr,

depending upon qualifications, plus benefits. Obtain required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x5012; 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, 01/14/16. EOE

NOW HIRING CNA’S, RN’S & LPN’S

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Full-time, Part-time & PRN Positions Available.

Competitive wages and benefits. $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions.

Apply in person at:

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

Get the best results!

HEALTH CARE Program Coordinator: Full-time position; bachelor degree in the field w/3 years supervisory experience and/or program development; Master degree in the field w/2 years supervisory experience and/or program development. BHP w/1 year supervisory experience; AZ driver license with good driving record, 21 years of age or older; must pass DPS fingerprint clearance.

Case Manager: Provide case management services for SMI, Substance Abuse population and children/families. Min. req: HS/GED plus 4 years exp in BH or combined BH education and exp with at least 1 year case mgt exp; 21 yrs of age Behavioral Health Paraprofessional/Family Support Partner/Recovery Support Provide support services for children/families and adults in home. All shifts available. Min requirements: HS/GED; AZ driver license with good driving record; 21 years of age. No Experience needed. Starting salary: DOE Customer Service Representative:

Branch Manager Canyon State Credit Union needs a Branch Manager for our Payson location. In this role, you will ensure the branch exceeds service & sales expectations by maintaining a work environment which instills motivation, teamwork, & enterprising attitudes. Direct and oversee floor management activities ensuring an overall positive member experience. Min of 5 yrs Fin Institution experience,2 yrs mgmt experience. Knowledge of consumer lending and account opening/closing required. Send resume and cover letter to careers@canyonstatecu.org.

Highly self motivated individual with good communication skills, able to multi-task, detail oriented; computer experience; able to type 35 wpm.

Min requirements: HS/GED; 21 yrs of age or older, AZ driver license with good driving record; able to pass DPS fingerprint clearance.

Generous benefit package.

Submit application/resume to: Horizon Health and Wellness, 600 E. HWY 260 #8, Payson, AZ 85547; 928-474-4917, fax 928-474-7094, ines.tarango@hhwaz.org AA/EOE/M/F D/V

LANDSCAPING

EDUCATION PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Technology Specialist I 12 months/benefits/ $12.17 - $22.55 Submit Classified Application and Résumé to Human Resources 902 West Main, Payson, Arizona 85541 P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 (928) 472-5739 (928) 472-2013 - FAX Download application at: www.pusd.k12.az.us

GENERAL

Payson Roundup Newspaper is seeking an independent contractor to deliver newspapers,Tuesdays and Friday Afternoons, in Pine and Strawberry Arizona.

Must have knowledge of all in and outs of street locations .

Must be 21 years of age, good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive & proof of insurance on vehicle.

Attached to your application provide a motor vehicle report.

Our Company Does Background Checks!

Applications available after 3:00 p.m. at 708 N. Beeline, Payson, AZ

HEALTH CARE Ad attached

Tree Removal Lot in pine with approximately 10 large pine trees need removal.

Take down trees and keep wood!

928-951-0249

RESTAURANTS Needed:Experienced Line Cook and Server, 18 and Older, Apply between 2pm and 5pm Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe 928-468-6500

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Go Ride Mountain can provide pick-up, delivery, service & repair of off-road motorcycles & light ATV’s. Specializing in Engine & Suspension. 623-399-2847 Servent for Christ: To heal Prayer, reiki, shiatsu, stone layouts, water element, breath and color therapy, Contact 928-468-6074 Mon-Fri, 11-4pm ask for Jill.

CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

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

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

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

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

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

Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks.

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

LEGAL SERVICES ad attached REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS

WILLS LIVING WILLS FINANCIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY MEDICAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY DEEDS

Patricia Rockwell AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer/ Paralegal

928-476-6539 AZCLDP #81438

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

MOBILES FOR SALE Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712

Powell Place Senior Living is now hiring CAREGIVERS, in addition to a COOK and a WEEKEND HOUSEKEEPER. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Must enjoy working with seniors.

Apply online at enlivant.com, then call 928-474-6249.

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

HAULING

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

HOME REPAIRS

Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2015

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873

& 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 STUDIO APT. Star Valley w/1 Car Garage, Gas & Electrice Included, $750.mo for one person; no pets Call 708-670-8289 or 928-951-5584 For More Information!

Studio BR, 1 BA, Apartment Unfurnished, Star Valley, AZ, 85541, flexible lease, studio guest house, water,elect,trash, tv,all included, quiet property, $ 650.00 +dep, 928-978-1522.

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT 1200sf Office, w/2 Stalls, Full Roll Up Garage Doors, Possible Living Quarters; 222 W. Aero Suite A,(Payson) $850.mo; Water/Sewer Paid; 928-474-2037 or 928-951-1009 Best Office Value in Payson. 3 private offices, secretary/reception area, 1000sq. ft, centrally located, view, just $750 per month., single office $225, 928-468-1365.

Location! Last available retail store at this location. 580sq.ft. Great start-up. Last tenant did so well, he moved to a bigger store. Won’t last, 928-468-1365.

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

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

HOMES FOR RENT 2Br/1Ba Den, Restored Home on Private Acre in town, Central Heating, Cooling, FP, Laundry, Fenced Yard, $800.mo 928-288-2440 2Br/2Ba, All Appliances Included, Central AC/Heat, Laminate Wood Floors, Fenced Back Yard, Pets-Neg., $875.mo + $1000.Sec. Dep. 603 Evergreen, Denise:480-650-2678

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1 Bedroom Ground Level Apartment, New Paint, New Tile, Great Downtown Location, South Beeline $600.mo 928-474-8000. Rim Country Guns

Apartment For Rent

Now Renting!

Canal Senior Apartments 807 S. Westerly Road Payson, AZ 85541 INCOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY Independent, vibrant living located off Historic Main Street and just down the road from Senior Center.

Home-like setting and big smiles from our professional staff. We offer spacious 1 an 2 bedroom apartment homes. For 25 years Syringa Property Management has been creating cheerful communities for individuals who want to enjoy an independent and enriching retirement.

See Manager for details Phone (928) 468-5650 Hearing Impaired TDD# 800-545-1833 x298

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

Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823 Robin H.

Tonto Oaks Apts.

REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

Apartments For Rent Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling!

Senior Discount: 928-478-6139

APARTMENTS FOR RENT Positively Payson

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com

3+ BR, 1 BA, Duplex, Round Valley, AZ, 85541, flexible lease, 1500 sq. ft., Water Included, W/D, Microwave, Outdoor Area, Carpet, Parking Available, Cats Allowed, Small Dogs Allowed, Large Dogs Allowed, Located on quiet 7 acres of trees at end of the road, adj to Natl Forest, Available 1 January, $950/mo, 480.229.1831, john@scottsdaletrails.com.

F.S.B.O. 3Br/2Ba, 1444sf, 1.20 Acres, Horses, Well, AC and Gas, Backs National Forest, Round Valley, $203K Call 928-978-3206 or 928-978-1501 Holiday Deal: $100 OFF FIRST MONTH’S RENT: 2Br/1Ba, Mobile, Private Driveway, Large Fenced Back Yard, Bright Spacious Living Room, Dual Pane Windows, Central Heating, Swamp Cooler, W/D Hookups, Quiet Neighborhood, Near Hospital, $700.p/m, 928-581-6329

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

1st Mo + Deposit!

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

Prudential Pine

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty PO Box 329, 3640 Hwy 87, Pine, AZ 85544

928-476-3279

UNFURNISHED RENTAL HOMES NEEDED Independently Owned & Operated

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

Cute Apt. Near Hospital 1Br/1Ba, $600.mo Unfurnished, Convenient to Shopping, Movies, Restaurants 928-474-8759

PAYSON ROUNDUP HOMES FOR RENT Pine Prudential Rentals x3

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 609 S. BEELINE HWY. PAYSON, AZ 85541 474-5276

www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

1809 W. Fairway Ln., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $1450 1103 N. Camelot, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $1200 1106 N. William Tell Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . $860 703 W. Saddle Ln. 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 200 E. Malibu Dr. B6, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 1101 N. Carefree Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $795 604 E. Miller Rd., 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 609 N. Granite Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $725 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp#5, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . $550 208 E. Juniper St. #B Studio, 1BA. . . . . . . . . . . $500 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio 1BA. . . . . . . . . $425 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio 1BA. . . . . . . . . $400 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C6, Studio,1BA . . . . . . . . . $400

FURNISHED HOMES

2900 E. Chuparosa Cir., 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . $2200 1104 S. Elk Ridge, 4BD, 3BA . . . . . . . . . . . $2000

BISON COVE CONDOS 200 E. MALIBU DRIVE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNFURNISHED & FURNISHED UNITS RENT $800 TO $1150

Independently Owned & Operated

Rental # 1 Prestigious 2Br,Jack & Jill Bath, Jetted tub ,Great Room, Large Deck/View, Newly Furnished, Regular $1595.

Or If you will Keep clean & some Cooking only $795.for 1 Lady or Two Tidy Ladies 895. Free water, trash & sewer

Rental #2 Prestigious Furnished, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Patio, Fiat Tub Extremely Nicely, furnished, only $775.mo. one, or two tidy ladies.845.

Free Water/Trash/Sewer.

Beautiful grounds.

Background check.

Call 928-978-6505 Senior Lady or Couple to Rent New 1Br Apt. Attached to our home. Reduced Rent in exchange for part-time senior care for Elderly Lady. 928-978-4011

Super Clean 3bd 2ba, 309 N Stagecoach Pass. Non-Smoking hm. $1050/mo $1450 sec dep.

Flexable on dep. 602-909-2824/ rockstroh.cathy@gmail.com Super Nice 3BR/2BA. Corner Lot, Fenced, Near Hospital, $1200 + Dep. No-smoking/small pets ok?

Avail Now, Landlord Pays Sewer Call 928-310-3732

HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT 2 BR, 2 BA, 1344 SF, 288 E Buckboard Trail, Gisela, AZ, 85541, 12 months lease, Yard maintenance included, $ 930, Chuck Olinger 602-881-8736.

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LEGAL NOTICES 15981: 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11/2015: S/File 137560.10206 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on JUNE 1, 2015, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2015-005182 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on JANUARY 11, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: Lot 40, MOGOLLON RIM ADDITION PLAT TWO, according to Map No. 150, records of Gila County, Arizona. EXCEPT the North 16 feet thereof. Purported Property Address: 601 E. BONITA ST., PAYSON, AZ 85541.

Tax Parcel Number: 304-04-041A. Original Principal Balance: $41,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: CHRISTOPHER J. CAMPOLONGO and LILIAN C. CAMPOLONGO, 3900 SHERFIELD COURT, MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23113.

Original/Current Trustor: ROBERT DANA KNIELING, P.O. BOX 1139, HELENDALE, CA 92342.

Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $40,168.93 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: OCTOBER 5, 2015. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on October 9, 2015, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

15983 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-681355-AB Order No. : 150205684-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/11/2014 and recorded 9/11/2014 as

LEGAL NOTICES Instrument 2014-008538 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 1/22/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF GILA, STATE OF ARIZONA: LOT 21, CRESTLINE TERRACE UNIT IV, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 398, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. EXCPETING THEREFROM ALL COAL AND OTHER MINERAL DEPOSITS AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 29, 1926, IN BOOK 41, PAGE 211 OF REAL ESTATE DEEDS. Purported Street Address: 200 EAST HUNTER DRIVE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 205-28-148 Original Principal Balance: $155,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Nationstar Mortgage LLC C/O Nationstar Mortgage LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Boulevard Coppell, TX 75019 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): JACOB R. MILLER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 200 EAST HUNTER DRIVE, 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: 916.939.0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-681355-AB The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-681355-AB Dated: 10/14/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Long Do, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 10/14/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Long Do, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0095406 .

15997: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2015: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA, GILA COUNTY In the Matter of the Guardianship of: Jocelyn R. Burton, Minor(s) Case No. GC 201500048 PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN(S) OF MINOR(S) Judge/Commissioner Petitioner(s) Arlene Ramirez allege(s): 1.

The minor is

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES unmarried, born on June 02, 2009.

2.

The name, address, and/or dates of death of the minor’s parent are: Briana Chelen Cordle, 2026 N. 64th St., Mesa, AZ 85215; 11/9/15.

3.

The minor resides is present in this county.

4.

No guardian has been appointed by a will or by order or any court, and no other proceedings for the appointment of a guardian are pending in any court.

5.

Parental rights of custody have been terminated or suspended by circumstances or prior court order.

6.

The welfare and best interests of the minor require the appointment of guardian because: 7.

Arlene Ramirez, born 427-62 and residing at 4904 N. Jeans Way, Strawberry, AZ 85544. Is qualified to serve as guardian.

8.

The relationship between the proposed guardian and the minor is (grandparent).

9.

The persons entitled to notice of this proceeding is: James Burton (unknown address), relationship - father.

Petitioner requests that the court appoint Arlene Ramirez and as guardian of the minor.

The undersigned swears or affirms that the statements set forth above are true and correct, subject the penalties of making a false affidavit or declaration.

Date: 11/11/15 /s/ Arlene Ramirez, Petitioner 15998: 12/4, 12/8, 12/11/2015 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT 1.

ENTITY NAME: Keeper of Your Comfort, LLC 2.

A.C.C. FILE NUMBER L17260822 3.

ENTITY NAME CHANGE: Keeper of Your Komfort, LLC 4.

MEMBER AND ADDRESS CHANGE: Irma K. Weber, 9171 W. Circle Drive, Strawberry, AZ 85544.

5.

MANAGERS AND ADDRESS CHANGE: Irma K. Weber, 9171 W. Circle Drive, Strawberry, AZ 85544.

8.

STATUTORYAGENTADDRESS CHANGE: Craig I. Keller, 1 E. Washington St., Ste. 1600, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

9.

ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS CHANGE: 9171 W. Circle Drive, Strawberry, AZ 85544. /s/ Irma K. Weber, Irma K. Weber (x) I ACCEP, under penalty of perjury that this document is submitted in compliance with Arizona Law. Date: 8/27/15. (x) This is a manager-managed LLC.

15999: 12/4, 12/8, 12/11/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: DEVON BAEZA LLC File No. L-2033419-9 II. The address of the known place of business is: 8720 S. Springfield Rd., Globe, AZ 85501.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Devon Baeza, 8720 S. Springfield Rd., Globe, AZ 85501.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is

LEGAL NOTICES reserved to the members.

The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Devon Baeza, (x) member, (x) manager, 8720 S. Springfield Rd., Globe, AZ 85501.

16001: 12/11, 12/15/2015 NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord’s lien: Mobile Home Make: ARTCRAFT Body Style: 12 X 64 MH Model Year: 1973 VIN: 6412S3666A Date and Time of Sale: 12/16/15 10:00:00 AM Location of Sale: Space No. 56A ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE 1421 S. MONTEREY DR. GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name of landlord: ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $ as of December 16, 2015 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: April 28, 2015 Name(s) of Tenant(s): ALICIA MARIE WRIGHT Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. §33-1023. The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. §33-1023. ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE By: /s/illegible Park Manager Dated: December 2, 2015 12/11, 12/15/15 CNS-2823213# 16006: 12/11, 12/15, 12/18/2015: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1.

ENTITY NAME: Payson Wrestlers Booster Club, File No. 19824190 2.

CHARACTER OFAFFAIRS: Youth Wrestling Club 3.

MEMBERS: (x) The corporation WILL have members.

4.

ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: the business address is the same as the street address of the statutory agent.

5.

DIRECTORS: Joann Norman, 1112 N. Rhone Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Wendy Anderson, 1006 W. Rock Spring S., Payson, AZ 85541; Rocky Beery, 202 W. Roundup Rd., Payson, AZ 85541.

6.

Statutory Agent: Rocky Beery, 202 W. Roundup Rd., Payson, AZ 85541.

7.

Incorporators: Rocky Beery, 202 W. Roundup Rd., Payson, AZ 85541; By checking the box married “I accept” below, I acknowle3dge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. (x) I AC-

7B

LEGAL NOTICES CEPT; /s/ Rocky Beery, Rocky Beery. Date: 6/5/2015 (x) I am signing as a member, manger or authorized agent of a limited liability company, and its name is: Payson Wrestler Booster Club 16007: 12/11, 11/15, 12/18/2015: NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

LEGAL NOTICES COMMISSION FOR I. Name: PURPLE ROCK PLACE, L.L.C. File No. L-2044081-1 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1405 N. McLane Rd., Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Cameron Webb w/o Law Office of Gloria Francom, 1355 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205.

(A) Management of the

LEGAL NOTICES limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Derek Weatherly, (x) manager, 1116 Oday Drive, Winter Springs, FL 32708; Kristi Weatherly, (x) manager, 1116 Oday Drive, Winter Springs, FL, 32708.

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Payson Roundup SPORTS Friday, December 11, 2015

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PHS back in 3A East in latest realignment Interscholastic Association reverses course on controversial competitive alignments by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Just one year after a major realignment that was supposed to last for three years, the Arizona Interscholastic Association has scrapped that plan.

Athletic directors and coaches have complained for years that the AIA didn’t listen to their concerns in some areas, including scheduling games, choosing to rely heavily on computer scheduling.

But that’s now changing as the AIA will give scheduling control back to the schools.

Former Mesa Mountain View Athletic Director David Hines was brought in as assistant executive director after Associate Executive Director Chuck Schmidt and the AIA parted ways.

The AIA is adding a sixth conference for the next two-year scheduling block beginning with the 2016-17 school year.

The AIA recently released its new reclassifica-

tions covering the 2016-17 through 2017-18 school years.

The re-classification was based solely on enrollment. Other factors were considered in the current realignment, which took place last year.

They’re going back to classes and regions, the terminology used for many years before the AIA switched to divisions and sections a few years back.

For most sports, Payson will play in the Class 3A East Region with familiar White Mountain rivals Lakeside Blue Ridge, Show Low and Snowflake, as well as Holbrook and Winslow.

There are 37 schools in Class 3A. There are six regions in 3A. Payson is one of 25 schools playing boys and girls soccer in the fall. For boys soccer, Payson is one of nine teams that will compete in the 2A East, one of three regions in 2A. The others are Blue Ridge, Eagar Round Valley, Holbrook, Shonto Prep, Show Low, Snowflake, St. Johns and St.

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Tito Vega (right) wrestles against a Globe opponent in season-opening action last month.

Wrestlers go 3-0 Payson’s shorthanded wrestling team went 1-2 in a quadrangular wrestling match at Snowflake on Dec. 2.

The Longhorns beat Miami 36-18 and lost to Snowflake 48-34 and St. Johns 40-27.

Payson only sent wrestlers onto the mat in half of the 14 weights against Miami and at eight of the weights in the other two matches.

Dylan Keeney (126/132), Chris Johnson (160) and Marco Vazquez (182) all went 3-0 for the Longhorns, who fell to 4-2 after opening the season by winning all three of their duals at home on Nov. 23.

Four Longhorns — Brooks Randall (132/138), Victor Olivera (138/145), Jon Perry (152) and Tito Vega (220) — went 2-1.

Payson competed in the Camp Verde Duals on Dec. 4-5 (see story) and was scheduled to host Bradshaw Mountain and Mohave in their final home dual of the season on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Payson competes in the Show Low Invitational today and Saturday.

Payson 36, Miami 18 106-D. Pena (M) forfeit; 113 -double forfeit; 120-double forfeit; 126-double forfeit; 132-Dylan Keeney (P) d. J.U. DeLara 1:29; 138-Brooks Randal (P) d. J. Garcia :53; 145-L. Dimler (M) d. Victor Olivera :33; 152Jon Perry (P) d. D. Stanart :27; 160-Chris Johnson (P) forfeit; 170-double forfeit; 182Marco Vazquez (P) d. J. Shaw :46; 195-double forfeit; 220-Tito Vega (P) d. D. Skaggs :14; 285-Maimi forfeit.

Snowflake 48, Payson 34 106-Coy Owens (SF) forfeit; 113-Gabe Owens (SF) forfeit; 120-Tanner Stoffel (SF) forfeit; 126-Keeney (P) d. Gage Gabaldon 3:53; 132-Randall (P) d. Jeff Nunley 1:58; 138-Olivera (P) forfeit; 145-Wacey Wood (SF) d. Pierce Norman :18; 152-Cole Mortensen (SF) d. Perry 5:12; 160-Johnson (P) d.

Karsen Decker 16-5; 170-Justin White (SF) forfeit; 182-Vazquez (P) forfeit; 195-Justin Webber (SF) forfeit; 220-Vega (P) d. J.R. Fox 3:45; 285-Leon LeGrange (SF) forfeit.

St. Johns 40, Payson 27 106-Kaiden Smith (SJ) forfeit; 113-double forfeit; 120-Juan Ortiz (SJ) forfeit; 126-Keeney (P) d. Austin Oppen 3:46; 132-Trent Sherwood (SJ) d. Randall 9-0; 138-Olivera (P) forfeit; 145-Hunter Ellsworth (SJ) d. Norman 3:31; 152-Perry (P) d. Rio Raykovitz 8-7; 160-Johnson (P) forfeit; 170-Trystan Ford (SJ) forfeit; 182-Vazquez (P) d. Pacer Wiltbank 2:28; 195-double forfeit; 220-Brandon Naegle (SJ) d. Vega 5:22; 285-Jacob Rondeau (SJ) forfeit.

Tough tournament From page 1B Camp Verde (439) third.

The Longhorns (7-5) went 3-3 in the dual portion of the tournament on Friday. Payson

beat Prescott Valley Bradshaw Mountain 39-36, Chandler Prep 36-12 and Phoenix Mountain Pointe 40-34 and lost to Kofa 70-4, Benson 45-36 and Sunnyside 72-9.

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Payson is one of 12 schools playing girls soccer in the fall. There are two regions. The Longhorns

will compete in the seven-team 2A East with Blue Ridge, Holbrook, Round Valley, Show Low, Snowflake and St. Johns.

Youngsters advance in Punt, Pass & Kick A pair of Payson residents advanced to the third round of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition.

Ellie Hubbard (girls 14-15 division) and Will Hubbard (boys 10-11 division) both qualified for the Team Championship round based on their performances in the Payson Sectional at Rumsey Park on Nov. 14.

Prescott’s Joshua Grant also advanced.

The Team Championship was held on Saturday at the Arizona Cardinals Practice Facility in Tempe.

First-place finishers from the Team Championship will have their scores submitted to the NFL. Once all 32 teams have completed

their Team Championship, the scores will be ranked and the top four finishers nationwide in each age group will receive a trip to the National Finals, which will take place at the Indianapolis Colts AFC game on Jan. 3. National finalists will be notified after Dec. 25.

Team Championship participants received tickets to Thursday’s Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings game.

For the national anthem, each participant was scheduled to assist with the unfurling of the 100-yard long American flag.

The Cardinals were scheduled to recognize all of the participants during a timeout in the first quarter.