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University plan bombshell hits

New flu cases rising

Contract OK’d as Alliance chair resigns

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CDC’s “Take 3” — actions to fight the flu

Flu can lead to hospitalization and even death. Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea. People can have the flu even without respiratory symptoms or a fever.

• See Flu cases, page 8A

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The number of flu cases in Arizona has risen, with the first cases reported in Gila County. Less than a month ago, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported 61 confirmed cases in the current flu season. As of Dec. 6, a total of 239 cases had been confirmed — 108 of those verified just between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6. Gila County has had three confirmed flu cases, two of those in the Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 reporting period. Only Apache, Greenlee and LaPaz counties remain flufree — or at least free of confirmed cases. “The cases included in this report represent a small proportion of the true numbers of cases of influenza. Many people do not visit the doctor when ill,” the ADHS states in its influenza summary. The state confirmed the season’s first flu case Nov. 3. In spite of the increased number of confirmed cases, officials still don’t describe flu as “widespread.” The Centers of Disease Control classify Arizona’s activity as normal. Most of the verified cases have been found in those ages 5 to 49 — 64 cases are in those ages 5 to 18 and 62 cases are in those ages 19 to 49. Of the 239 known cases, 49 have been confirmed in those age 65 or older and 32 in the youngest group, ages 0 to 4. Only 28 cases have been found in those ages 50 to 64. The vaccine developed for this season’s anticipated strains of flu is not going to be as effective as in the past, according to numerous published and broadcast reports. The CDC and other health care experts still recommend getting the flu shot. It may not prevent the flu, but it could minimize its impact. If you get the flu, be conscientious and considerate of others — stay home. Should people around you exhibit flu symptoms, wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap, disinfect surfaces others may have touched or use a tissue to open doors, flush toilets, turn on water taps, etc.

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Julia Randall Elementary School led off the Christmas concert season this week, filling the high school auditorium for two shows. Credit for Kids donations support school music programs.

Such cuteness! The boys fidgeted in pressed jeans and shirts, cowlicks slicked back as they twiddled with ties. Meanwhile, the girls giggled and glittered — arrayed in their holiday best with sequins, curls and bows — all part of the pageantry and tradition of the annual Julia Randall Elementary (JRE) School Christmas concert. The 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. concerts allowed families to find a seat, with multi-generations of families attending to support their second-,

• See Elementary page 8A

One bombshell and one move forward. That’s what unfolded Thursday at the latest meeting of the Rim Country Educational Alliance SLE board, working to build a university campus in Payson. The move forward came when Educational Alliance vice the board unanimously approved a chairman Mary Kastner proposed contract with DCK Global was chosen by the board to to do $2.2 million worth of predevel- replace Steve Drury as chairopment work. The agreement also man. calls on DCK to finance, provide or seek donations to cover the $4.1 million cost of buying a 253-acre parcel from the Forest Service for the campus. The bombshell came when Alliance chairman Steve Drury resigned his position with a blast clearly aimed at Payson Mayor Kenny Evans.

• See Alliance approves, page 2A

Hitting the kids by

Alexis Bechman

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A 29-year-old Payson man faces a slew of child abuse charges after reportedly slapping around his girlfriend’s children. Arkie Lee Suttle appeared for a hearing Monday and another case management conference is scheduled at 11 a.m. Feb. 9. According to Payson Police Det. Michael Hansen, who investigated the case, Suttle struck a woman and her children ranging in age from 8 to 13 when he

didn’t like their behavior or he was drinking. Hansen first learned of the alleged abuse Jan. 11, 2013 when former Payson Elementary School principal Donna Haught called to report that an 8-year-old student had told her teacher that her dad had hit her on the way to school. The girl reportedly had a red mark on her thigh. The girl’s 13-year-old sister confirmed that while Suttle drove them to school, Suttle had See Assault case, page 8A

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Can seizing federal lands save state schools? by

Michele Nelson

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With the state budget looking grim, talk of wresting land out of federal control to turn it over to the Arizona state land trust has gained traction in the Payson Unified School District (PUSD) boardroom. Superintendent Greg Wyman predicted at the Dec. 8 meeting that the state won’t provide any increase for K-12 schools this year. “A tax cut for corporations starts in 2015,” he said. “There’s been people who would like to delay tax cuts and

increase taxes, (but) I know this is a hot-button issue … 2016 is going to be ugly,” said Wyman. In response, board member Shirley Dye announced that when she attends the Arizona School Board Association (ASBA) conference later in the month, she would make a presentation on federal lands and the state land trust. “I just heard via the grapevine that the ASBA is doing a resolution … to get Arizona to actively manage the lands,” she said. “Montana has done it, Idaho has done it and Alaska … have all done these studies that if the state manages the land, they make more money.” Dye would like to convert land currently under federal

management into state trust lands to cover school budgets. However, it’s unclear whether the state can make more money on the land trust versus taxes. The federal government intended for the states to make money off the state trust land through grazing, mining, logging, leasing or selling it. According to the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, (http://www.lincolninst.edu) the process started with the Northwest Ordinance of 1785, which gave federal land to the states to help fund schools.

• See State land trust, page 9A

Planning brouhaha Light the Rim Residents protest plan to loosen access requirements

Alexis Bechman

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Despite some residents’ objections, the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday recommended the Payson Town Council increase the number of homes allowed on a cul-de-sac to comply with a model, international fire code. The town’s current Unified Development Code (UDC) limits the number of homes to 20 with only one access road. The International Fire Code, however, allows 30 homes in a neighborhood with a single point of access, with more allowed for a subdivision with sprinklers. The town has for more than a year been pondering adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code, as well as a number of construction code updates. The council put off considering a related Wildland Urban Interface fire code for 18 months. If the council adopts the 2012 fire building code, the current UDC would contradict it. Because the UDC is more restrictive, town staff would limit the number of homes built on a cul-de-sac to 20 unless the council updates it to match the fire code. See Residents protest, page 2A

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Rim Country Educational Alliance board members Star Valley Mayor Ronnie McDaniel, Jim Lyon, Steve Drury, Mary Kastner and Jim Scheidt Thursday approved a key contract to build a university. culminating in an open breech. The conflict originally centered on whether to shift the campus site to the Payson Golf Course at the end of Main Street. More recently, Evans helped midwife a plan for the Rim Country Educational Foundation to buy the $4.1 million Forest Service site and turn it over to a not-yet-created Special Purpose Entity, in hopes of speeding up the land sale and the project. It remained unclear whether the proposed Special Purpose Entity would be controlled by the Alliance board. The Alliance approval of the predevelopment contract with DCK Global would seem to provide an alternative path to buying the land, drawing up detailed plans and settling on an agreement with a university partner — most likely Arizona State University. Before resigning, Drury said the Alliance and the Forest Service have hashed out the process for finishing the purchase of the land. “We are in total agreement with the Forest Service with respect to the next steps,” he said. That includes working out the process for buying an additional

21 acres. Drury said one “wrinkle” came up in the latest discussion when the Forest Service said the Alliance must also pay for a soil analysis in an area where the Forest Service operated a firefighting helicopter landing pad to check for any sign of soil contamination. “I said ‘why wasn’t that covered under the NEPA for which we paid $130,000?’ but they didn’t have an answer. We were totally blindsided. Otherwise, the meeting went very, very well.” Despite the proposed agreement with DCK, the timetable now remains unclear — other than the need to complete the land purchase before the Forest Service appraisal expires next August, said Kastner. She said the first step is to borrow or get a donation to cover DCK’s $250,000 fee for drawing up $2 million worth of detailed engineering, site plans and infrastructure plans — including providing $540,000 to guarantee completion of added archaeological work. The Alliance has a roughly $220,000 contract to excavate around some pottery scatters

found in an initial survey, which means the Alliance should get a refund on more than half of the $540,000 guarantee. Drury said the archaeological dig will take about a month, once the consultants start. The timetable for undertaking the predevelopment work, signing an agreement with ASU, getting the approval of the Arizona Board of Regents and actually completing the land purchase all remains unclear, since it now depends largely on DCK Global arranging financing or donations to cover the upfront cost — which DCK may be reluctant to do before the Alliance contracts with a university to actually occupy and operate the campus once it’s built. Kastner said she’s still confident the Alliance can get the campus open by the fall of 2017. The Alliance board also postponed a proposal to pay an accounting firm $14,000 to do an audit of the board’s activities. Board member Jim Lyon said he’d gotten a bid to do the audit, but still wasn’t sure whether the board had to do an audit. Drury said he would check with the state Attorney General’s office to answer that question.

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Drury said that in his 50 years of active business development he has never undertaken a more “worthwhile endeavor.” However, he added “in those same 50 years I have never been lied to, witnessed such duplicity, seen such misrepresentation, been subject to such innuendo, or been stabbed in the back like I have in this position. Recently, I have come to the irrevocable conclusion that I can no longer work with people who I cannot trust. It is with a profound sense of relief that I announce my resignation as chairman of the Rim Country Educational Alliance, effectively immediately. I will resign my board seat when a replacement is identified by the Town of Star Valley.” The board then unanimously elected Mary Kastner as the new Alliance chairman. She later commented, “We all want the same thing — a college campus here that provides lower-cost tuition. “People have been waiting a long, long time to have some economic development going on here. “Our goal is always to move forward and avoid as much controversy as possible. “Sometimes there are ruffled feathers and you have to move beyond that and look at the bigger picture.” Kastner’s term expires at the end of December. She said she doesn’t know whether the Payson Town Council will decide to give her another term. Half the members of the Alliance board are appointed by Payson and half by the Star Valley council. Contacted later, Mayor Evans said, “I really have no comment. I wish them well. I just have to give everybody credit for doing what they’re doing and hope that their intentions are good.” Evans for the past six years has been the driving force behind the project, but came into conflict with Drury in the past year,

To bring those codes into “harmony,” Planning Director Sheila DeSchaaf said the town would have to update the UDC. Town Attorney Tim Wright said the town doesn’t have to follow the fire code though and can make a local amendment, but that could create problems. “It can create confusion when people look up your International Fire Code and see your access requirements are 30 and then they either don’t look at your development code, which causes problems, or they look at your development code and your development code says 20 and they say, ‘which is it?’ ... The more restrictive is what governs it.” Thus, the fire chief could sign off on 30 homes, whereas the zoning would only sign off on 20. The council will hold a second public hearing on the matter at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at town hall. On Monday, homeowners who live on Heather Circle, off Tyler Parkway, asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to leave the 20-home limit in place. The residents said a developer recently approached them with plans to build 15 homes on a 4.77-acre parcel on the street. Most of the homes on the street currently sit on 2.5to 5-acre lots because of water and sewer restrictions. Residents worry if the town increases the number of homes to 30, the developer will build the subdivision and destroy the rural

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Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). While he sympathized with the residents’ plight, Loyd said he doesn’t think it is a good idea to amend the fire code if it doesn’t make things consistent with the UDC. He said the town is struggling economically and needs new development. “If we don’t actively engage in development of our town, which increases the tax break and grows the overall economy, then the town is going to continue to suffer,” he said. “I struggle with fact that when a development comes in to build out an area that is not developed it starts to contribute more to the economy, it drives down the cost of services.” Commissioner James Scheidt was one of two board members who voted against increasing the number of homes to 30. “This whole process doesn’t seem fair, to just arbitrarily change our codes to comply with a model code which throws our whole situation into a turmoil here because we have different situations that we have been living by and people purchasing lots and acreage because that is what they wanted and it was available and now to restrict what they can do with their property before someone comes in and sneaks all their potential away is not right, not right.” In other planning and zoning news, the commission agreed to move its monthly meetings from the second Monday of the month at 3 p.m. to the first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. so more working residents could attend. The new schedule will take effect in February with the already planned Jan. 12 meeting at 3 p.m.

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Book signing

Payson author Sharon Langdale will sign copies of her book, “Vein of Justice” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road.

Payson Choral Society to present Christmas program

The Payson Choral Society’s Christmas presentation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Daria Mason with accompaniment by Gail Gory, comes to the Payson High School Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 13. Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., with an added performance at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14. This is a special presentation of the acclaimed British musical being performed for the first time in Arizona. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Choral Society members, at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce and at the library. Tickets will also be available at the door before each concert. Concert tickets are $10 at the door or $8 if purchased in advance. Children and students up to age 18 are admitted free. Proceeds from the concerts provide musical scholarships to middle school and high school students. These are awarded each year at the spring concert. For added information, call John Landino (928) 468-0023 The Payson Choral Society is looking for new members. Anyone interested is invited to try out at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15 at the United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St. For further information, call John Landino at (928)-468-6684.

Angel Project Toy Drive

Help 9-year old Angel Alatriz, 9, who attends Julia Randall Elementary School in Payson, is again gathering toys for 300 needy Rim Country children. Donations are needed by Dec. 14. Donation boxes are already at the follow-

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Christmas Angel Tree at Edward Jones

Rim Country residents and businesses may help less fortunate seniors in the community or the children passing through the Time Out Shelter by stopping by Chris Walsh’s Edward Jones office, 411 S. Beeline Highway, Suite B, Payson during regular business hours to select an “Angel” through Tuesday, Dec. 16. Shop for your selected “Angel” and drop off the wrapped gifts to be delivered along with the tag by Thursday, Dec. 18. Please note that Edward Jones cannot accept cash or cash equivalent donations.

Brush pit schedule

This coming weekend, the Regional Payson Area Project… for a Fire Wise Rim Country (RPAP) will be staffing free brush drop-off points at the following locations, weather permitting: Saturday, Dec. 13 the Blattner Pit will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blattner Pit is located at Milepost 259.7 on Highway 260, east of Payson; Sunday, Dec. 14 the Pine Pit will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Pine Pit is located .7 of a mile east of Highway 87 on Control Road, south of Pine. All RPAP free drop-off locations are for brush, leaves, pine needles, trimmings, and other vegetative materials only. Properly bagged Yellow Starthistle, or other listed noxious weed species will also be accepted and will be burned. No household garbage, construction debris, or other items will be accepted. RPAP brush pits are intended for the use of private citizens who are working to clear their properties for wildfire risk reduction and to create defensible space around their homes. They are not intended for commercial use, and use by commercial haulers is prohibited.

Decorated Christmas trees, wreaths benefit Senior Center

Fully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and table decorations are on sale at the following local businesses: Mattress Experts, 221 E. Hwy 260; Merlinda’s Hair Salon, Twin Pines Center, 512 S. Beeline Highway #9; SmartSystems, Sawmill Crossing Plaza, 201 W. Main St. Suite D; Black & Tan Apparel, 438 S. Beeline Highway; and Payson Senior Center, 514 W Main St. Trees and wreaths are on sale until Dec. 18 and will be delivered. All proceeds go to the Senior Citizens’ Center.

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Last chance to visit Pine holiday boutique This Saturday is the last day the Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild’s Holiday Boutique is open for Christmas sales. The boutique, in the arts and crafts room at the Pine Community Center, features hundreds of hand-made gifts and decorations, including hand-woven baskets, kitchen items, jewelry, hand-made clothing, original art, pet attire, holiday decorations, hand knitted and crocheted baby items, mittens and scarves, greeting cards and more. The boutique will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.

Gallery open house will benefit local food bank The Artists of the Rim Gallery, 618 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, will have an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15. There will be cheese and wine served as well as raffles for a handmade crystal ornament, a scratchboard animal print by Angie Cockle, a landscape print by Ruth Overton and a holiday gift card. Proceeds from the sale of the raffle tickets will go to the Presbyterian Food Bank.

School concerts Upcoming holiday programs at the Payson Unified School District Auditorium include the PES Holiday Concert, 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16 and the PHS Holiday Concert, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 17.

Holiday programs at Payson Public Library The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., will have a variety of programs to celebrate the season. The schedule includes: • Grace Notes Bell Choir from Payson United Methodist Church, 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16. • Payson High School Choir, from 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Dec. 17. • Phyllis Papineau, pianist, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18. • Gingerbread Story Time, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, includes a story, singing and a craft project. • Teddy Bear Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 22. Participants are invited to bring their Teddy Bear to the event and then let it stay overnight. They will then get a letter about their bear’s adventures overnight when they pick it up the next day. • Angeline Ng, pianist, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22. • Sue Bobek, mandolin, from 11 a.m. to noon, and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23. • “The Polar Express” event, 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23 – “board the train” and then enjoy the book and watch the movie.

• Jim West & Kathleen Kelly, singing duet, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 24 For more information, call the library at (928) 474-9260.

Pine Library festivities

Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library Manager Becky Waer is planning two upcoming Polar Express holiday treats for area children. They include a reading of “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg and the showing of “The Polar Express” movie. The reading begins at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17. Children are asked to wear their pajamas. The G-rated movie begins at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26. Refreshments will be served at both events. Children should bring their own pillow to be comfortable on the floor. Waer is always quick to remind children to arrive early because fire codes restrict the number of children who can be in the library and late arrivers sometimes have to be turned away. Call (928) 476-3678 for more information.

Pine-Strawberry Fire District Board meeting

The Pine-Strawberry Fire District Board meeting is schedule for Wednesday, Dec. 18, starting at 6 p.m. at Fire Station 41, located at 6198 Hardscrabble Mesa Road, Pine. Retiring fire board member Forest McCoy will be recognized for his nearly decadelong service as a board member.

A Celebration of Light

Ponderosa Bible Church, 1800 N. Beeline Highway, presents A Celebration of Light outdoor festival for the community throughout the month of December. The church will be brightly illuminated with thousands of lights and decorations to commemorate the coming of light into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ. Every Wednesday evening through the month, special activities will be offered free to the public. The celebration will culminate in two Christmas Eve services: 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.; the earlier service is geared toward children, while the later service is for adults, though families may attend either service.

Get gifts wrapped for food bank contribution

The staff of Kevin Dick Investment Management Group will wrap any boxed holiday gifts, or let you use their supplies to do your own wrapping, for a donation of a can of food or non-perishable food item for the food bank from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Payson office, 620 E. Highway 260, Suite B.

Holiday shopping at La Boutique Gift Shop

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Center, now has a variety of gifts and Christmas items. While all merchandise is offered at reasonable prices, there is also a special table with goods selling at 65 percent off. The shop is operated by the Pink Ladies of the Mogollon Health Alliance, and all proceeds go back into the community to benefit the Mogollon Health Alliance Auxiliary Health Scholarship Fund and the many other health related programs.

Library bookstore specials During December, the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore will continue to feature a collection of Christmas fiction, cookbooks and craft books at two for the price of one. As always, the second item must be of equal or lesser value than the first item. These Christmas items are going fast. Bookstore gift certificates are also available at only $3 and make the perfect gifts for those hard-to-shop-for people. They are great stocking stuffers. All paperback books are available at the amazing value of six for $1 throughout December. This is an opportunity to stock up on books by your favorite author in preparation for those cold, winter days to come. Bookstore stock is constantly changing. All proceeds directly support the library. The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. For more information, visit the LFOP website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org.

GCC announces holiday schedule Gila Community College will be closed for the holidays beginning Friday, Dec. 19 and will reopen Monday, Jan. 5. The spring 2015 semester begins Wednesday, Jan. 7 and registration is underway now. Students can register at the Payson Campus, the Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe or the San Carlos Campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday through Thursday, Dec. 18 or beginning Monday, Jan. 5. For the latest spring 2015 schedule, visit www.gilaccc.org and click on “Current Searchable Schedule.” For more information, call the Payson Campus at (928) 4688039, the Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe at (928) 425-8481 or the San Carlos Campus at (928) 475-5981.

AARP Tax-Aide needs volunteers Payson AARP Tax-Aide needs volunteers for computer preparation of Form(s) 1040 for tax year 2014. Requirements are: 1. Knowledge of preparing a tax return and using a computer; 2. Commitment of four hours per week from Feb. 2 through April 15, 2015; and 3. Attendance at a training class for one week starting Jan. 20, 2015 on both Federal and State tax returns. Call Joan Stephens at (928) 472-6229 for more information and to volunteer.

Volunteers needed The Nook New and Resale Shop is in need of volunteers. All proceeds from The Nook go to support New Beginnings Pregnancy and Parenting Center, which has been serving Payson since 1994. Anyone interested in volunteering can stop by and pick up a volunteer application at The Nook, located at 408 W. Main St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. All donations made to The Nook are tax deductible and are accepted anytime during business hours.

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Friday • Last day to register to participate in Salvation Army angel Tree program at National Bank of Arizona • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion

• Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Guild Arts boutique: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Community Center • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; book signing by Sharon Langdale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Payson Choral Society presents “A Christmas Carol” at PHS Auditorium, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Pine Community Center • 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 Soceity presents “A Christmas Carol” at PHS Auditorium, 2 p.m.

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Open house at Artists of the Rim Gallery, with special raffle to benefit the Presbyterian Food Bank, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Grace Notes Bell Choir of Payson United Methodist Church performs at Payson Public Library, 4 p.m. • PES Holiday Concert, 5 p.m., PHS Auditorium

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Looking ahead Dec. 17 • Pine Library hosts Chris Van Allsburg reading “Polar Express” at 10:15 a.m. • PHS Choir performs at Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., Rumsey Park, 11 a.m. Dec. 18 • Payson Public Library hosts pianist Phyllis Papineau from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Pine Strawberry Fire District Board meets at 6 p.m. at Hardscrabble Mesa Rd. fire station, Pine

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4A Friday, December 12, 2014

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• Dec. 12, 1912: Two years after it was stolen from the Louvre, Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Mona Lisa is recovered inside Italian waiter Vincenzo Peruggia’s hotel room in Florence. Peruggia had previously worked at the Louvre and had participated in the heist with a group of accomplices dressed as janitors. • Dec. 14, 1939: The League of Nations, the international peacekeeping organization formed at the end of World War I, expels the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in response to the Soviets’ invasion of Finland. Although the League was the brainchild of President Woodrow Wilson, the United States never joined. • Dec. 11, 1944: The city of Toronto, Canada, is battered with its worst-ever snowfall. Twenty-one people died as nearly 20 inches of snow fell in a single day. The storm took place during World War II, and the city’s ammunition factory was forced to close.

No doubt, putting more federal land on the tax rolls would benefit the economy — especially in rural communities like Rim Country. For proof, look no further than the long, tormented effort to buy 253 acres of Forest Service land on the edge of town to build a low-cost, four-year university — a project with tremendous benefits for the taxpayers who own the land in question. Still, the lawmakers who use the high percentage of federal land in Arizona as an excuse to abandon public schools come budget time ought to be ashamed. Granted, rural areas would reap great benefits if the federal government improved management of its vast holdings — and made it far easier for small communities to sustain themselves with deals like the Rim Country Educational Alliance’s effort to buy the land from the Forest Service to build a university. Many Eastern states benefited from federal policies that turned over most of the federal land to the state or to homesteaders. By the time Arizona became a state, the federal government was mostly holding onto its land. Payson has grown mostly through the slow conversion of federal land to private land, one painfully negotiated land swap or sale at a time. The task gets harder and harder, as the Alliance can attest. Congress designated the parcel on the edge of town as suitable for sale some 12 years ago and the Alliance has spent five years and hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to close the deal. It should have taken four months and cost nothing — instead it took four years and nearly wrecked a project of immense benefit to the taxpayers. We can certainly think of other examples of the way in which federal red tape and inaction have nearly crippled local economies. The long struggle to win approval to build the Blue Ridge pipeline offers another telling example. At one point, federal bureaucrats held up the project to make a surreal demand as to what contractors would put in the sandbags they used to divert the East Verde at the place the pipeline would cross the creek. They seemed more interested in the hypothetical impact of the noise of construction on Mexican spotted owls that might fly past the creek than on providing a vital supply of water for a whole community. So does that mean turning federal lands over to the states will solve all our problems and ensure adequate funding for one of the worst-funded school systems in the country? Alas, no chance. For starters, the state’s only marginally better at extracting revenue from the 9.2 million acres it already owns than the federal government. Worse yet, the state does an even poorer job of managing its land than the federal government when it comes to things like thinning projects and preventing wildfires. Remember, the Yarnell fire that killed 19 brave firefighters and nearly destroyed that community started and mostly burned on state lands. In response, state lawmakers the next year cut an effort to increase money for thinning and controlled burns from a pathetic $25 million to an absurd $1 million. By contrast, please note that the Payson Ranger District has probably spent about $17 million in recent years thinning a buffer zone in the overgrown forests on the edge of virtually every Rim Country community. Moreover, we haven’t seen any convincing evidence that a high percentage of federal land in a state goes hand in hand with low, per-student funding. Some western states with a lot of federally owned land do a terrible job of funding public schools, including Arizona. But so do many southern states with virtually no federal land. The makeup of the Legislature seems to have a lot more to do with school funding than federal land ownership patterns. Besides, the haphazard sell-off of federal lands would simply increase population densities in places like Rim Country — requiring the addition of public infrastructure that would cost far more than the state or the feds would get for the land. So while we wish the federal government would quit smothering vital efforts to sustain local economic growth, we’re also not buying the transparent alibis of state lawmakers who simply refuse to fund our schools. Please note: Lawmakers here cut funding more deeply than almost any other state — despite a voter-approved edict to at least keep up with inflation. So listening to Arizona lawmakers blame the federal government for their abuse of our schools sounds a bit like the fellow who killed his parents, then appealed for a lenient sentence on account of being an orphan.

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Recently, the Town of Payson laid out a plan to increase our water rates, in order for the town to show an ability to pay for bonds that would finance the completion of the Blue Ridge water project. According to projections, our residential water costs would double over time, if no other source of financing were found. While everyone seems happy that we have a “forever” water supply, the cost of the project will hit the low income and fixed income families the hardest. Most of these people have no way to increase their income, and doubling their water cost will take money directly from their food budget, as other monthly living expenses are almost as fixed as their income. According to Gila County statistics, a family of four with an annual income of $23,050 or less would qualify as living at or below the poverty level. Currently, 20 percent or 1 in 5 families living here show an income that is at or below this poverty level. A doubling of the current water rates would have a substantially negative impact on these families. However, the Town of Payson has in the past, shown the ability to be very flexible in the water rates they charge for different groups of water users. For example, in 2012 the mayor created a complex water contract for the Rim Golf Club and the Chaparral Pines Golf Club that allowed these water users to buy Payson drinking water for irrigating their golf courses at a cost of about $3 per 1,000 gallons. (See the July 18, 2014 Payson Roundup front page.) This $3 golf club rate is very favorable compared to the commercial rate of $5 per 1,000 gallons paid by our schools, our hospital, most of our other businesses, and the people of the Tonto Apache Tribe. And this $3 rate is even more

favorable compared to the residential rate of $7 per 1,000 gallons paid by most of the other households in Payson. While this rate structure does seem backward, in that we charge a water rate of $3 to some of our wealthiest families to use the water on a golf course, while charging $7 to our low income/fixed income families who actually drink and use the water in their homes, this does show the flexibility of Payson to significantly adjust the water rates if they want to. Could this same flexibility in water rate charges be put into effect for our low income/fixed income families? Clearly adjusting the water rates for a specific group of water users is possible and has been done in the past. The question is, will the town council stabilize the residential water rate for Payson’s low income users? Perhaps, if we ask low income/fixed income water users to show the water department proof of income (pay stub, bank statement, income tax statement) that is less than $23,000 annually, we could stabilize their water rate at the current level of $7 per 1,000 gallons. This would remove the burden of our low income families having to shoulder a substantial increase in their water rates, and allow the 80 percent of families in the higher income level to pick up the slack for those less fortunate. Clearly, the 1 in 5 families who are now living at or below the poverty level will appreciate a stabilized water cost. However, it is up to the town council to decide if they want to fix this inequity in the current system. Editor’s note: Robert Coles owned a general store on old Main Street in the early ’70s, and assisted in the incorporation of the town and the creation of a police department, where he served as a police officer for more than 10 years. Subsequently, he worked in residential and commercial land development for many years and in 2010-11 was employed by the Tonto Apache Tribe to create a Master Land Plan for the future development of 293 acres of reservation land.

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President needs a dictionary Editor: The Oval Office dictionary has apparently been misplaced. The definition of compromise per Webster’s New World Dictionary: 1. A settlement in which each side makes concessions. 2. Something midway. Compromise, therefore, is not: “Congress will pass some bills I cannot sign. I will take some actions that … Congress will not like that’s natural. That’s how our democracy works.” Where as Webster’s says: 1. Government by the people, directly or through representative” is democracy. Consequently the president needs a refresher in vocabulary. Marguerite Kelly

Family friendly? Editor: I’m writing this in response to the article that was in the Payson Roundup on the mini-golf business. I would like to set the record straight on the town ordinances. Over

14 complaints were filed with planning and zoning, (to no avail). A letter was sent to Mayor Kenny Evans, (to no avail). I’m trying to understand why we have town ordinances if they are not enforced. According to 130.20 section B #11. Current and historic noise levels and land uses in the area of the noise and surrounding areas. Seems pretty clear to me. To the town it seems it doesn’t matter. So I guess I can hang speakers on the outside of my house, and pipe music all day, and it’s OK. Doesn’t matter if I’m disturbing the neighbors, so sad. So, what’s important here? The welfare of the residents of Payson or money? Very disappointed Payson resident, Marilyn Iverson

Poor business practices Editor: Attention Dish Network customers. If you, like myself, received a card in the mail relating to your older receiver that needs to be updated, beware. The

card stated that there is no charge or commitment for this service. However, when I called, I was told I would have to sign a two-year contract or have to pay $69.99 plus shipping to receive the updated product. Also when I was asked if I wanted the capability of recording an event? When I said my current receiver was already capable, the person said it would now cost me $50 for the same option! Now I suppose this is all legal, but to me, it is a pretty poor business practices! Dave Cleland

Turkey Tuesday Editor: The St. Vincent dePaul Society would like to say a great big thank you to everyone in the community and the local grocery stores, Bashas’ and Safeway, KMOG, and our wonderful volunteers for making Turkey Tuesday, Nov. 25, a huge success! We were able to give out over 300 turkey boxes to local families in need. Thank you and God bless! Angelita Mendoza, St. Vincent dePaul Society volunteer

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Forest Service restoration projects in Northern Arizona have treated 300,000 acres since the launch of the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) in 2010, according to the latest annual tally of the program’s accomplishments. The impressive 300,000-acre figure comes from adding up a host of existing Forest Service thinning projects and controlled burns. The private contractor that landed to 4FRI contract has thinned about 1,800 acres. The figures underscore the major shift in the Forest Service’s approach to forest management and at the same time they underscore the slow start for the twicechanged private contractor. accomplishments “These are just the beginning for a ground-breaking project like 4FRI,” said Diane Vosick, co-chair of the 4FRI stakeholder group and director of Policy and Partnerships for the Ecological Restoration Institute at Northern Arizona University. Accomplishments for the project to date include: • Producing 1.1 billion kilowatt hours of bio-energy — enough to power 100,000 homes for a year. • Reducing the risk of catastrophic fires on 300,000 acres. • Treating invasive plants on 14,000 acres. • Improving 800 miles of trails. Holly Krake, spokesperson for the Coconino National Forest and the 4FRI project, said, “4FRI is addressing the problem at the size of the problem. Rather than 20,000-acre environmental analysis, we’re now doing an environmental analysis for 1 million acres — the largest in Forest Service history.” The array of thinning projects including most of the timber cut by the now virtually defunct White Mountain Stewardship Project has reduced the risk of devastating crown fires across 12 percent of the project’s 2.4 million acres of ponderosa pine forest. Nearly a quarter of the acreage now has a reduced risk of a “stand replacing fire,” which would take out most of the trees and any communities in its path. “There is no silver bullet,” said Krake about the effort to restore the health of the dense, overcrowded forests while reducing soaring wildfire risks. “It’s about restoring springs, it’s watersheds, it’s grasslands, it’s prey habitat, it’s prescribed fire, invasive plants, trails, mechanical thinning. It’s all those things. These accomplishments are about that entire suite of restoration to bring our ponderosa pine forests back to a historically accurate condition.”

Centers for Biological Diversity co-founder Todd Schulke welcomed the Forest Service’s emphasis on restoration, thinning and controlled burns — but said the report lumping together a multitude of projects disguises the lack of progress in getting the 4FRI contractor to start thinning on a large scale. “There’s a lot of things going on here — complicated stuff hardly anyone understands,” said Schulke about the bureaucratic politics of coming out with a report that bundles up projects all over the region. The federal government provided $4 million annually to get the 4FRI project launched and the local Forest Service and local 4FRI group offered to match that amount with other, already prepared projects of a similar value. “They put in this huge match they couldn’t possible justify. We protested and said this is not good for anybody — inflating the accomplishments to the point where it’s unbelievable — it taxes the credibility of the whole program. What they’re doing essentially is claiming everything that’s been done as a 4FRI accomplishment — and on top of that, they’re counting some activities multiple times — so they count it once as thinning and then when they go back in to do the burn they’re counting that again as a burn. So it adds up.” However, he said the current 4FRI contractor — Good Earth — has only thinned about 1,000 acres in the past year. A group of local officials, environmentalists and logger Pascal Berlioux developed the 4FRI approach in the course of five years of study and negotiation, based on an agreement to

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The goal of thinning projects like this one near Flagstaff is to restore Arizona’s ponderosa pine forests back to a historically accurate condition. focus on small trees and leave the remaining old-growth trees standing. Berlioux signed a memorandum of understanding with the stakeholder group to not cut any trees larger than 16 inches in diameter and provide $500,000 worth of monitoring of the environmental impacts of the thinning projects. Berlioux planned to use the wood to make oriented strand board, an upscale version of plywood he had experience of producing in Europe. He has several hundred million in financing to build OSB plants here. But the Forest Service shocked the stakeholder group when in 2012 it rejected Berlioux’s low bid and instead awarded the contract to Pioneer Forest Products in 2012. Pioneer promised to line up financing to build new processing plants in Winslow and elsewhere that could turn the small trees and brush from 50,000 acres annually into jet fuel and things like furniture. After Pioneer concluded it couldn’t get the needed financing, the Forest Service in September of 2013 approved the company’s request to sell the contract to Good Earth Power, an Omanbased company. Good Earth promised to follow Pioneer’s business plan to process 800,000 tons of saw logs and 450,000 tons of biomass annually. Good Earth then contracted with timber broker Campbell Global to actually manage the thinning projects on the ground. Good Earth has still not obtained financing nor started construction on the promised jet fuel or furniture-building plants. The company is investigating whether it can buy up existing mills idled by the collapse of the White Mountain Stewardship

Pine Strawberry School Board has slot to fill a selection committee will screen the applicants and interview selected candidates. Pick up applications at the Pine-Strawberry School District office during regular business hours or at the Gila County Schools Office in the Globe courthouse, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications are also available online at: www. gilacountyesa.org. Contact Holly Sow or Linda O’Dell at (928) 402-8784 for information.

Project. The confusion about the contractor and the continued delays have cast a shadow across the 4FRI project, which represents the most ambitious effort to restore forest health and reduce the devastating succession of wildfires that have marked the past decade. The project took a big step forward, however, when the Forest Service recently released a draft environmental impact statement. Even groups skeptical of the Forest Service’s effort to pick a contractor praised the draft EIS, which emphasized the need to retain as many of the big, oldgrowth trees as possible. The annual monitoring report also demonstrated that the Forest Service has embraced forest restoration, including thinning and controlled burns — regardless of how soon the 4FRI contractor can get the chain saws roaring.

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State support plunges, so tuition soars Report underscores value of Payson’s low-cost university plan by

Pete Aleshire

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Arizona cut public support for universities and so drove up tuition at one of the highest rates in the country between 2007 and 2012, according to a just-released analysis by the College Board Advocacy and Policy Center. The national survey of state spending and tuition at universities and community colleges documented that Arizona has moved from some of the lowest tuition rates in the country to rates above the national average. Once set at less than half the national average, the state’s tuition has now risen about 14 percent above the national average. That mostly reflects the rapid loss of state support, with cuts of state aid averaging 33 percent, compared to a 4 percent decline nationally. The survey demonstrated the value of Payson’s effort to develop a new way of building a state college system comprised of fouryear institutions focused on undergraduate degrees at a much lower tuition cost — all without using state general fund money or bonding capacity. The Payson plan would rely on investment money to build a 6,000-student university campus, without the need for the state to put up any taxpayer money. Spin-off business like a convention hotel, research park, retail center, dorms and other projects would in theory provide enough revenue for the campus to offer either far more scholarships or

lower tuition rates than other campuses in the system. Backers of the Payson plan have struggled for six years to build support for the innovative plan to build the low-cost, low-tuition campus. The state’s tuition at the existing universities has more than doubled since the Rim Country advocates took up the effort, according to the College Board report. The report showed that the reduction in support for universities nationwide has been especially pronounced in Arizona, where the recession cut state revenues by a third. The Legislature slashed state support for universities and community colleges, but did not restore the funding once the economy recovered. “State appropriations for higher education (nationally) have not been able to keep pace with increases in enrollment and college prices continue to rise faster than average prices in the economy,” concluded Jennifer Ma, an independent policy analyst for the College Board. In the past decade, tuition at the state’s three public universities has risen from under $3,000 to more than $9,000. The rate of increase has continued at two or three times the underlying rate of inflation, reflecting a steady drop in state support. Once in the bottom third, Arizona’s tuition is in the top third nationally, despite a provision in the state constitution specifying tuition must remains “as nearly free as possible.” Tuition and fees rose at 4 percent per year from 2006 to 2012, but at 8 percent per year in Arizona. The state was only one of four that more than doubled tuition and fees in that period. The others included California, the

KEY FINDINGS • Arizona now ranks in the bottom third among the states when it comes to the ratio between tuition and state budget support. • Arizona ranks in the bottom 10 percent when it comes to state appropriations for higher education per $1,000 of personal income in the state — which amounts to less than half the national average. • Arizona tuition for community colleges has jumped 54 percent in five years to $2,124, which is still below the national average of $2,963. • Arizona’s tuition and fees for the universities has jumped 102 percent to $9,428 annually, compared to a 42 percent rise nationally to $8,244. • State appropriations for higher education in Arizona has dropped 32 percent to $814 million, compared to a 4 percent drop nationally. • Enrollment at universities and universities has risen 29 percent, about the same as the percentage increase nationally. In 2012, the universities had 377,000 students and the community colleges 230,000.

District of Columbia and Hawaii. Arizona also cut state support for the universities much more quickly than other states. Nationally, taxpayer support for higher education decreased by 7.5 percent in that period. Arizona cut support by 25 percent, exceeded only by New Hampshire’s 39 percent reduction, the report concluded. All the while, enrollment in the universities and community colleges continued to rise — in part reflecting a tide of students trying to retool and gain new skills in the face of the rise in long-term unemployment rates.

Payson School Board members sworn in At a special celebration Monday, Dec. 8, Judge Dorothy Little swore in new Payson Unified School District Governing Board members Angie Prock and Sheila DeSchaaf. The Payson High School Voci Choir was on hand and sang “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night.” Choir director Daria Mason said the group chose to sing Christmas songs because, “Christmas music always seems to bring joy and happiness.” Technology director Joni de Szendeffy snapped photos. She also enjoyed appetizers provided by the Payson High School Culinary Arts program. “Devon Wells and two of her Culinary Arts students prepared and delivered appetizers that were extremely good and was well-received by everyone,” said de Szendeffy.

Judge Dorothy Little swears in Angie Prock and Sheila DeSchaaf as the newest members of the Payson Unified School District Governing Board. Outgoing board member Rory Huff received an engraved starshaped paperweight for his eight years of service along with a Longhorn embroidered denim shirt. Huff apologized to the prin-

cipals in the room saying it was tough to be on the board during a recession and he hoped everyone understood when he made a decision, it was with the best information available. Board member Shirley Dye

hoped to still have a lifeline to the long-term member. “I hope you’ll give me your number so I can still contact you for background history because sometimes it can help in making decisions,” she said.

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Latest figures show local economy better than statewide Sales tax collections growing a bit faster by

Peter Aleshire

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Rim Country’s economy continues to perk along a little better than the statewide economy, according to the latest financial tracking report from Payson. Payson’s sales tax collections rose by 6 percent to $2.3 million this fiscal year (July-November) compared to the same period last year. By contrast, state-shared sales taxes reflecting the statewide economy rose just 4 percent to $436,000. Payson continued to enjoy a big surge in construction and permits related to future growth, after years in the doldrums. The town’s revenue from building permits rose 70 percent to $114,000 in the current fiscal year, compared to the year previous. Plan review fees — representing future building projects now in the pipeline — rose 77 percent to $57,000 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Other sources of revenue also rose, but more modestly. After months of decline, vehicle license fees stemming mostly from the sale of new cars finally showed some improvement — rising 2 percent for the year to $298,000.

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The town’s revenue from building permits rose 70 percent this year. Money coming in from state-shared gasoline taxes paid into the town’s road-building HURF fund rose 8 percent to $483,000. Payson’s cut of the state-shared income tax collections rose 8 percent to $772,000. That figure reflects the sharp improvement in the state’s economy about two years ago, since there’s a big lag between when people pay their income taxes and when the town gets its share, divided on a population basis. The improvement reflects the brightening unemployment picture in the county. In September, the Gila County unemployment rate stood at 7.7 percent, compared to 9.7 percent in January. The county’s unemployment rate actually bottomed out in April at 7.5,

rose to 8.6 percent in June and has declined steadily ever since. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 6.8 percent in October. The state rate has declined steadily since peaking at about 10.8 percent in January 2010. The national unemployment rate stood at 5.8 percent in November, down from 9.9 percent in November of 2009. The Payson sales tax numbers by category in September showed an overall 5 percent rise in retail sales, the dominant category. But construction rose by 60 percent, services by 38 percent and restaurant and bar spending by 16 percent. Real estate remained one of the few categories showing a decline — a worrisome 29 percent drop from the same month a year ago.

Despite the revenue gains in most categories, Payson continues to spend more than it takes in and lags behind budget predictions made back in June when the council adopted the budget for the current fiscal year. So far the town has spent $271,000 more than it collected in its $13.7 million general fund. The town’s reserve fund has now dwindled to $939,000 — a general fund cushion of about 7 percent. Fortunately, most town departments have kept spending levels below the adopted budget. The budget called for spending $5.7 million in the general fund at this point in the fiscal year — but the town has actually spent only $4.9 million. That means spending remains about 14 percent below the adopted budget. Without that restrain, the town would have nearly exhausted its reserves by now. The police department remains the biggest spender, with a budget of $4.8 million — about 35 percent of all town spending. The fire department remains the second biggest general fund category, with a budget of $3.3 million — about 24 percent of total town spending. Both the police and fire departments remains comfortably under budget. The town’s water department operates out of its own fund, financed mostly by payments on water bills and grants and impact fees collected to help build the Blue Ridge pipeline. The water department has an operating budget of about $5.6 million.

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• The Rim Country Chamber of Commerce has an opening on its board of directors. Any chamber member in good standing can apply. To apply, send a letter of interest with a brief statement explaining why you want to be on the board. Send to ceo@rimcountrychamber.com or contact 2014 board chair Sharon King at (928) 978-0527. • Bowling with Santa takes place from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at Beeline Bowl. Visit with Santa, bowling shoes, crafts, hot chocolate and a cookie for $12.95, $5 for children under 5. Also on on Dec. 13, Belle’s Rockin’ Christmas Party at Belle’s Bar located in Beeline Bowl from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will also be a special laser bowl event. For more information, call Beeline Bowl at (928) 474-8442. • The Payson High School KEY Club will offer Christmas present wrapping at Walmart Dec. 13, Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the garden center. Donations will go towards KEY Club leadership and educational conferences, local service projects and service partners, including Beads of Courage, UNICEF and the K Family Eliminate Project. • The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday approved a conditional use permit for the Tractor Supply Company to sell products outside a proposed store next to Tiny’s Restaurant off Highway 260 and Manzanita. If you would like to add a news or note about your business, email abechman@payson.com.

Payson Care Center has new Director of Nursing

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Christina Newman, Director of Nursing at Payson Care.

Christina Newman is the new Director of Nursing for Payson Care Center. Newman, a registered nurse, moved to Payson two-and-half years ago from Show Low and began working at Payson Care Center. In addition to her role as a registered nurse, Christina has served as the the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Director where she oversaw the MDS, which is part of the U.S. federally mandated

process for clinical assessment of all residents and patients in Medicare or Medicaid certified skilled nursing facilities. Newman received her education in nursing from Northland Pioneer College, graduating in 2010. She said she became a nurse because she grew up around it. Her mother was a nurse and she frequently went with her where she could. She also took care of

her grandfather, a World War II fighter pilot, while he was dying. “It’s close to my heart,” Newman said. She and her husband, Cody, with their two young children, Jaycee, 4, and Dallin, 2, relocated to Payson because of the business expansion of her husband’s employer. Newman says she is excited to take on the role as Director of Nursing. She loves the educa-

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Elementary school concert challenges students, delights parents From page 1A third-, and fourth-grade students at a concert that kicks off the holiday school music festivals. It was all hands on deck to help choral director Julie Davies make the event come off without a hitch. Even Principal Will Dunman and Counselor Lori Standifird helped shepherd more than 100 students on and off the stage. Before each song, Davies magically gained the attention of the squirming, jiggling students with a wave of her hand and a focused stare. The second-grade students sang two songs, “Everybody’s Goin’ On A Sleighride” and “Up on the Housetop.” The class filled the bleachers to overflowing. Some grinned, some had that deer-in-the-headlights look. After completing the performance, one little girl leaned over to her friend and whispered in relief, “It’s over.” Her friend flashed a smile. As the third-grade students lined up, teacher Deon McKeen told each one, “You’re going to be awesome and amazing.” And they were. For the first two songs, the third-graders dipped into different cultures to sing, “I Have A Little Dreidel” and “Celbramso Juntos.” The next wave of third-graders sang “Don’t Forget to be Thankful” and “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Families crowded to the edge of the stage to hold up smart phones filming their children performing. Siblings tried to get the attention of brothers and sisters. With extreme effort, those on stage remained in character to finish each

song. Their reward was a huge round of applause with whistles thrown in for good measure. With plenty of time between the concerts, some families remained to listen to their children in the fourth grade. The older class opened with a Spanish version of “O Tannenbaum” called “O Arbol de Navidad.” Then they jumped into an edgy version of “We Will Jingle” based on the rock tune “We Will Rock You” — complete with stomping feet. The fourth-grade students, veterans of many Christmas concerts, were more relaxed on stage — almost too much so. “Fourth-graders on the stage, please stop talking,” Davis admonished. They settled down to sing “Christmas Bells are Ringing” complete with hand bells. They wound up with “Rock ‘n’ Roll Snowman,” complete with guitar-playing, rockin’ out snowmen. After an audience sing-along of “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” the evening ended with an explosion of applause and piercing whistles. Davies said Credit for Kids dollars help her program purchase music, instruments (such as the bells used in the concert) and T-shirt uniforms. Last year, the community donated $4,619 to the fine arts. Credit for Kids enables community members to direct state tax dollars they would already pay toward local schools. To qualify for a tax credit in 2014, donations must be made by Dec. 31. For more information on how to donate, please call the Payson Unified School District at (928) 4742070.

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Assault case involves woman’s boyfriend and her children From page 1A

Hansen went to Julia Randall Elementary School and spoke with the girl’s 11-year-old brother. He said Suttle, or his “uncle” had punished him by hitting him. Hansen told the boy it was not okay for an adult to hit a child, and the 11-year-old boy asked, “Why?” “I asked him if he liked being hit or if he hated being hit and he said he kind of liked it,” Hansen wrote. “I asked him why and he said that when his uncle hits him it helps him get ready to take hits and fights later in life.”

reached back and hit the 8-year-old on the side of the head. The 8-year-old said Suttle, who she referred to as “Dad,” had hit her one other time. The girl said Suttle frightened her because she worried he would beat her up when he got home from work. Around Christmas time, she saw him beat her mom up, leaving a bruise on her back. She had also seen him hit her brothers.

The boy said Suttle didn’t hit him as much as one of his mother’s previous boyfriends. At Rim Country Middle School, Hansen spoke with the 13-year-old brother who said Suttle had hit him in the face around Christmas. Suttle reportedly threatened to kill the boy if he told. He said one of his mother’s previous boyfriends had broken his arm. Another child, 9, said Suttle had hit him once. When questioned, the children’s mother admitted Suttle had pushed her

during an argument and she had fallen onto the corner of the couch, leaving a bruise. She said she had no idea Suttle was physically disciplining her children. She said she didn’t want to press charges, but Hansen said the state, under these circumstances, required an arrest. When Hansen spoke with Suttle, he admitted to striking the 8-year-old girl while driving her to school because she was misbehaving at home. Suttle said it was a mistake. He denied disciplining

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State land trust called key to funding schools From page 1A In the early days, the Federal Government put little to few limits on how the states could generate income from their lands. As a result, states sold off most of those early land trusts. This prompted Congress to place more limits on use or sale of state trust lands. The shift left Arizona with vast tracts of federal land and about 9.2 millions acres of trust land. Unfortunately, Arizona’s state lands have few minerals or other natural resources, unlike

New Mexico that profits from oil and gas deposits. Therefore, Arizona gets most of its state lands revenue from sales and leases. The state treasurer invests the money and pays out the revenue to schools and other legally specified purposes. The State Trust Lands website reports that in 2010 the management of the 9.2 million acres brought in $155 million in total receipts — including $20 million in land sales. The trust put another $94 million into the $2.3 billion Trust Permanent

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. Dec. 1 – Denisya Maria Johnson, 27, Payson – failure to pay a fine and engaging in passive resistance; Landis Lee Quade, 22, Tonto Apache Reservation – failure to pay a fine; Male Juvenile, 15 – runaway from the child’s home or parent, guardian or custodian; Female Juvenile, 17 – marijuana-possession, dangerous drugs possession and narcotic drugs-possession. Dec. 2 – Charles Eugene Underwood III, 21,

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Fund. The Trust paid out $50 million to public schools and $59 million to prisons. The total budget for K12 schools in Arizona is about $9 billion, about 15 percent from the federal government, 37 percent from the state and 48 percent from local property taxes. Dye said the resolution on state trust lands would allow the state to use more of its lands. Wyman doubted any state effort to take over federal lands will have an impact on school budgets in the foreseeable future.

“There could be any number of issues presented to the Legislature” including state land reforms. “And for whatever reason it gets to a certain point (then) … these things have more play … you are going to have to come up with some structural solutions,” said Wyman. After an extensive discussion, board member Rory Huff told Dye talking about the state trust land affecting the budget was off topic for the meeting agenda. “This is not on the agenda … this is not part of the presentation,” he said.

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Star Valley – drug paraphernalia-possession and failure to pay a fine; Zachery Ewing Brooks, 25, Tonto Basin – drug Paraphernalia-possession and two counts of narcotic drugs-possession; Trent Tarazon, 71, Snowflake – possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a narcotic drug. Dec. 3 – Logan Richmond Child, 19, Payson – domestic violence, criminal damage – deface or damage property, domestic violence and disorderly conduct-fighting. Dec. 4 – Female Juvenile, 15 – is habitually truant from school and runaway from the child’s home or parent, guardian or custodian; Bart

Steven Fieseler, 54, Payson – drug paraphernalia-possession and dangerous drugs-possession; Jesse Dean Murphy, 25, Payson – failure to appear-2nd degree; Adam Lee Cotney, 33, Payson – domestic violence and disorderly conduct-fighting. Dec. 6 – Female Juvenile, 16 – runaway from the child’s home or parent, guardian or custodian; Danny Lee Stokes, 53, Payson – disorderly conduct-fighting; Shawn Bahe, 19, Payson – minor possessing alcohol; Roger Young, 31, Payson – burglary. Dec. 7 – Rene Dominguez, 36, Detroit – driving with a suspended/canceled/revoked license.

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Edith Rae Maddux entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 4, 2014, while in the comfort of her home, with her husband by her side in Payson, Ariz. Edith Rae Maddux was born in Stillwater, Okla. on March 15, 1944, daughter of Marston and Evelyn Madison. Edith graduated from Puyallup High School in 1962. She married the love of her life, Jack Maddux, on Jan. 19, 1963 in Puyallup, Wash. Edith’s spirit is carried on by her husband of almost 52 years, Jack Maddux; her three children, Keri Himler her husband, Darrell; Cory Maddux his wife, Bonnie; and Jacquelyn Bell her husband, Dane; nine grandchildren, Kati Bennett, Kaci Pinnt, Harly and Drake Maddux, Chase and Cole Sedy, Daynene, Alyssa, and Cody Bell; three great-grandchildren, Kamden, Evelyn, and Mackenzie. She is also survived by her parents, Marston and Evelyn Madison; her brother, Keith Madison his wife, Andrea; and an extended family of relations and friends. Following marriage, they finished Jack’s tour in the U.S. Navy in Hawaii and moved back to Puyallup, Wash. They then moved to Alaska where they spent the majority of their lives together. After retirement, they spent their winters in Arizona, and summers in Alaska. Edith enjoyed fishing on the Kenai River, sewing, and cooking with her mother, and just spending time with her family. Her family members and friends were each blessed to

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learn many of life’s lessons from Edith during her 70 years; among them was her ability to accept and love each and every person that came into her life. She loved and adored her husband and the life they created together. The pride and joy she had for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always evident, each with a special place in her heart. She knew she was blessed, and her greatest joy and biggest accomplishment was her family. No matter what God gave her, Edith’s glass was always halffull, and she never wavered from her faith. “Her positive and loving outlook on life is her legacy, an example we all strive to achieve within our own lives. Even in her final days, we were witness to her desire to share and express her love of the Lord with family, friends and strangers alike. We will all miss her in our own special way. Her spirit will eternally live on and resonate through each one of us,” shares her family. The celebration of life for Edith will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at Ponderosa Bible Church, 1800 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edith’s name to Ponderosa Bible Church at the address listed above for the ‘Youth Programs and Scholarships.’

Marilyn Pitzer was born April 14, 1920 to Sara and William Totten in Detroit, Mich. She graduated from Detroit High School in 1938 and married Eugene Robertson in 1940; they later divorced. She married Jim Pitzer at Bridal Cave in Camden, Mo. in 1960 and they farmed in Iowa until 1965. Due to her husband’s ill health, they moved and were pioneers of a new town called Lake Havasu City in Arizona. She and her husband founded Pitzer Air Conditioning in Lake Havasu. They later moved to Payson, Ariz. and then to Prescott Valley. This past January, they moved to Mesa. With her beautiful voice and fondness for music, she loved to participate in her church choir. She was an avid reader and traveled extensively with her husband. Marilyn also loved

to play board games, especially Rummikub. She was of Methodist faith. Those preceding her in death were her parents and one son, Rodney Thomas Robertson; and one great-grandson, Miller James Weible. Surviving is her husband, James Pitzer of Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Bonnie Keeton of Redfield, Iowa and Sharon Hunter of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; and two sons, Donald Robertson of Jerome, Ariz. and Anthony Pitzer of Apache Junction, Ariz. She is also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her remains are to be cremated and a service will be held at a later date. Funeral services were entrusted to Wakelin Family Funeral Homes. Please visit www.ruffner wakelin.com to view and sign Marilyn’s guestbook.

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Six Horns first team all-section in girls soccer Sadie Dunman 1 of 3 Players of the Year by

Keith Morris

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Payson earned plenty of recognition on the Arizona Interscholastic Association Girls Soccer Team in voting by coaches, with a record 21 girls receiving recognition. Six Longhorns made the 15-member first team, second only to the seven from section and state champion Lakeside Blue Ridge. Among the Longhorns’ first-team honorees was senior Sadie Dunman, who was one of three players sharing Player of the Year honors. Payson’s Trae Dunman was selected Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. Joining Dunman on the first team were seniors Marissa Kelley, Mishayla Rodgers, Ali Tenney and Karen Williams; and freshman Aubrie Paulson. Dunman, Rodgers and Kelley, who made the first team at both forward and midfield, all made the first team for the second time. Five Longhorns — juniors Arissa Paulson, Taylor Vaughn and Dahana Zermeno; sophomore Sadie Sweeney; and freshman Maddy Beier — made the 12-member second team. Despite finishing last in the section at 0-5-1, PHS also had 10 players receive honorable mention. Sadie Dunman, who also plays basketball in the winter and softball in the spring, added soccer to her schedule a couple of years ago. And it didn’t take long for her talent to be noticed by other coaches as she was also honored at forward on the first team as a junior. “Having only played two years of soccer, it was so great to see her recognized as a forward and to see other coaches recognize her as one of the Players of the Year for our section,” Trae Dunman said. “Sadie is a great athlete and loves playing sports. “Being up in the forward position this year she was able to give many different looks to the defenses with her great speed and agility. At times, she would be very physical, getting in players’ faces and

putting shots on target inside the 18. Other times, she would lay off and put some great distance shots on frame, always keeping the defense and goalie guessing.” Kelley could have played any position at a high level, according to her coach. Coaches selected her to the first team at both forward and as a midfielder. “Marissa is an all around great soccer player,” he said. “She is one of those athletes who you can put anywhere on the field and she will do great. This year I told Marissa she had an important position being in the midfield. With all of her experience, she was able to give that support in the middle that we needed.” Rodgers was the kind of player who not only got the attention of coaches, but opponents, as well. “Mishayla is a great, physical soccer player,” her coach said. “She was so physical that many of the

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other players would get very upset with her, which threw off their game. Being in the midfield she was able to maintain possession of the ball using great footwork and giving our offense a chance to score.” Tenney was recognized for her performance as a goalkeeper after returning to that role this season after garnering second-team accolades as a junior. But she served as much more than a strong keeper, according to her coach. “Ali is an amazing student athlete and she shows it both on and off the field,” Dunman said. “I have always heard that Ali encourages fellow student athletes to push through tough things in school and sports as well. Having her on the team was great because she always kept everyone positive. Being recognized as a goalie was great because she blocked so many shots all year and never stopped doing so until that final whistle was blown, leaving her heart and soul on the field.” Williams did her best to limit the shots Tenney faced. “Karen was a great defender,” coach Dunman said. “During practice and games she would give 100 percent all the time. She was my go-to defender this year because I knew she would leave everything on the field to protect her keeper.” Although she was one of the Longhorns’ youngest players, it didn’t show as the ninth-grade forward led Payson in scoring. “She was able to give a lot of pressure to all the defenses that we faced with her amazing speed,” her coach said. “Aubrie loves the

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Senior Marissa Kelley made the first team as both a forward and midfielder after also being selected to the first team as a junior.

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Final Standings W L T Pts 6 0 0 12 Blue Ridge Show Low 4 2 0 8 Arizona College Prep 1 4 1 3 Payson 0 5 1 1 game of soccer and is always smiling out on the field no matter what happens. I look forward to continue working with her in the years to come and trying new things with her great work ethic. Aubrie was recognized as a freshman, which is amazing.” With his team struggling for wins, Dunman didn’t expect to be voted Coach of the Year either of the last two seasons. “Being such a young coach for a varsity team, I thought that the things I have worked on with the team would be overlooked,” he said. “Now going into my third year as a head coach, (this recognition) has given me more confidence in the things that I work on with the girls. I look forward to working with these girls in the years to come and building a strong program for Payson. I am also very proud of all the girls that worked hard all year and made all-section first and second teams.” Blue Ridge, which went 6-0 in the section and 18-2-2 overall in winning the state title, had a total of 13 recognized as three made the second team and three were honorable mention. Show Low had nine honorees — two first-team selections, four made the second team and three were honorable mention. In all, a total of 43 players were recognized. Blue Ridge, Payson and Show Low coaches participated in the voting, while Arizona College Prep did not.

Boys bounce Camp Verde in hoops opener Red Rock tourney helped PHS prepare by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Payson’s boys basketball team opened the regular portion of its season on a strong note by beating host Camp Verde 60-53 on Tuesday. “We played team defense,” said Longhorns coach Joe Sanchez. “We consistently had an eight-point lead throughout the game. We could never bury them. Camp Verde continued to hit big shots to keep them in the game. But our boys continued to play hard and played team basketball. We still have some things to work on, but the boys played to win tonight, and that is all I can ask from them. We are 1-0 with games that matter, and we will continue to strive to get better.

Chaz Davis scored 17 points to lead three Longhorns in double figures, and pulled down eight rebounds. Ryan Wacker added 15 points and a team-leading nine of Payson’s 47 rebounds, and Matt Davis chipped in 12 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Sophomore Ryan Ricke contributed eight points in his first start. “Ryan played very well,” according to the coach. And Braden Hancock came off the bench and “was the spark we have been looking for playing good defense and taking two charges,” Sanchez said. PHS shot 38 percent (18 for 47) from the field and 65 percent (24 of 37) at the free-throw line. The Longhorns were coming off an 0-5 showing in the season-opening

Sedona Red Rock Tournament on Dec. 4-6. Tournament games don’t count in the power rankings. Three of their opponents were Division 2 schools. The Division 3 Horns lost to D2 Prescott 79-71 and D3 Flagstaff Northland Prep 55-46 on Dec. 4, to D2 Lake Havasu 68-55 and D2 Cottonwood Mingus 58-54 on Dec. 5 and D3 Kingman Lee Williams 48-37 on Dec. 6. Sanchez said wins and losses in tournaments aren’t a priority for the Longhorns. “Those games don’t matter towards our AIA rankings,” he said. “The coaching staff tried a bunch of different lineups with different players to see who plays good together to get us ready for Camp Verde, a game that matters. We took some losses in the tournament and did not show Snowflake, Blue Ridge and Mingus everything we plan

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on doing when we play those three teams twice in the regular season.” PHS was scheduled to play at Division 2 Cottonwood Mingus on Thursday, before traveling to face Division 3 foe Fountain Hills tonight before opening the home schedule against Division 4 Heber Mogollon at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.

Today is the final day to register for men’s and women’s volleyball league. Games will be played on weekday evenings. The fee is $190 per team. Fifth-sixth grade basketball

Today is the final day to register for the Payson Parks & Rec Fifth-Sixth Grade Basketball League. The season begins in January with games played on Fridays and Saturdays. The fee is $30 per player.

Payson 60, Camp Verde 53 Payson 60 – Hunter Lane 0 0-0 0, Chaz Davis 4 9-12 17, Spencer Herrera 1 0-0 2, Matt Davis 4 4-6 12, Hunter Harrison 0 0-0 0, Braden Hancock 1 0-4 2, Ruben Estrada 1 2-2 4, Ryan Wacker 5 5-7 15, Wyatt Chapman 0 0-0 0, Ryan Ricke 2 4-6 8. Totals 18 24-37 60.

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Registration is open through Jan. 26 for the Payson Parks & Rec Third-Fourth Grade Basketball League. The season begins in February with games on Fridays and Saturdays. The fee is $30 per player. Register for these leagues online at paysonrimcountry.com or at the Parks & Recreation Office, 1000 W Country Club Drive.

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PHS girls basketball team tips off season at Scorpion Shootout

Open home schedule tonight by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Payson’s girls basketball team faced a challenge in their season-opening tour-

nament in Goodyear, going up against four larger schools in the Desert Edge Scorpion Shootout on Nov. 28-29. The Division 3 Longhorns went 1-3 against their Division 2 opponents, losing to Desert Edge 50-30 and beating Apache Junction 49-33 on Nov. 28 and losing to Avondale Agua Fria 58-40 and San Tan Valley Poston Butte 47-37 on Nov. 29. But tournament games don’t count in

the all-important power rankings that seed the Division 3 state tournament. So coaches can work on things and give all their players minutes without worrying so much about wins and losses. And first-year Payson head coach Miles Huff found reason for optimism in his team’s performance while playing shorthanded on the final day of the event as standout junior Arissa Paulson and her freshman

sister, Aubrielle, played on Friday but missed Saturday’s games because of a softball commitment. “I was actually very pleased with the tournament,” the coach said. “We were the smallest school at the tournament and we went 1-1 with our full team. We were missing the Paulsons the second day, so the second day was a good chance for everyone to get playing time

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aroundthe rim A heart-warming holiday story Working in the newspaper business father just in time for the holidays. That’s a Christmas story you can is never without its surprises and feelgood stories. hang your hat on. Such was the case on Dec. 2 when I received an email from Payson Pine Creek Road lawsuit? Roundup publisher John Naughton The ball is in Carson Construction’s who forwarded a correspondence court. he received from a 16-year-old boy It landed there last week after the searching for his long lost father. Gila County Board of Supervisors John asked, “Any idea how we can denied a claim from the contractor to help this kid?” reimburse $155,019 in losses allegedly Due to confidentially conincurred during the 2012-13 cerns I must omit names and Pine Creek Road improvecertain personal details of the rattlin’ ment project. story, but what I eventually the rim With the denial, Carson’s learned is that the boy had attorneys have the option of begun a search for this dad filing suit and taking the case who he had not seen in years. to court. Apparently he Googled his In an Oct. 27 letter to father’s name and found a Gila County Deputy County story on the Payson Roundup Attorney Bryan Chambers, website I had written in 2013 Carson’s attorneys, Dickson that contained his father’s Wright PLLC, indicated they name as a youth league coach. Max Foster would file a lawsuit, “Carson In the boy’s email to the notice of claim is timely and Roundup, he asked for his Carson intends on proceeding.” father’s contact information writing, The board of supervisors did, how“I desperately need you to help me out ever, direct the county attorney’s office on this ... please keep this between us to open records on the road project to and only us.” Carson’s attorneys who earlier argued At first, I was skeptical because I’ve they had not been given information been scammed before by persons ask- needed when preparing the claim. ing for information on an individual in a story only to find out the person McCoy to be honored searching was a bill collector, skip The Pine Strawberry Fire District tracer or divorce lawyer. will honor longtime board member and But since I recognized the father’s past president Forrest McCoy at its name, I began a search for him that Dec. 18 meeting. eventually yielded his workplace. His longevity, more than a decade I phoned him, read the boy’s email of service, “is unusual for a board and asked if indeed this was his son. In a somewhat choked, emotional member,” said Fire Chief Gary Morris. response he confirmed the boy was his Tree of Giving son and then explained why the two Recent visitors to the Isabelle Hunt were estranged. Excitedly, he asked me to send the Memorial Public Library noticed a boy his private cell phone number and “Tree of Giving” now dons the foyer tell him, “I am really looking forward area. But that’s nothing new — the tree to hearing from him.” Later that afternoon, he called ask- has been going up for years as a projing for the boy’s email address so he ect to help the library acquire new books. could respond personally. Patrons will notice the tree has been He also thanked me for “reaching decorated with “Christmas cards” that out in the holiday season.” From what I have learned, the contain book titles, authors and price. To purchase a book for the library boy and his father have reconnected, established a bond and will soon meet simply remove the holiday card and face to face in hopes of making up for give it to a staff member. Then pay the indicated price with lost years. Just days ago, I received a thank check or cash. Once the book is received from you email from the boy, “Hey man, I appreciate it a lot. Hopefully all will the publisher, a bookplate with the be well, and thanks so much for being donor’s name will be fixed inside the able to help.” front cover. Wow, son reunites with long lost A receipt will be issued and the

welcomed challenge. Onlookers are flocking to the family home’s Christmas display in record numbers and donating of food, which will be given to the local food bank for distribution to needy families. “I am contacting the food bank to see where they want food delivered as I am running out of space,” she said. The display, which was built by Marlene’s husband, Rick and friends, including Less Gloor, can be seen at 8720 W. Tonto Rim Dr. in Strawberry. The display has been a frequent medal winner in the “Light the Rim” home lighting contest. Those visiting the display should take along a few cans or packages of food to donate. Board members needed

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Forrest McCoy will be honored by the Pine Strawberry Fire District Dec. 18 for his many years of service.

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Pine homeowner Pam Mason, who has been active on the Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District scene for years, is encouraging water users to attend the next board meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18 in PSWID offices on Hardscrabble Road. Pam often lauds the current PSWID board for its focus and commitment, but contends residents should attend the meetings to support the members and stay current on water-related decisions. Happy holidays

As a classroom teacher for 37 years I know well how much teachers, oh yes, students too, look forward to the Christmas holiday break. On the Pine Strawberry School campus, both groups are eagerly anticipating the upcoming recess, which is from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. On Friday, Dec. 19, a flag ceremony will be held at 8:15 a.m. and students dismissed at 11:30 a.m. What to do?

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Residents interested in serving on Pine Strawberry first-ever design review board should contact Chris Walsh at (928) 468-1470. For more information on the board log on to: http://www.paysonroundup. com/news/2014/oct/26/pine-groupwants-design-review/. Computer training the Baxter way

Want to know more about how to intelligently operate your home computer? If so, you’ll want to enroll in the Ray Baxter-taught computer training class to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 in the library activity room on Randall Drive. The class is limited to 24 pupils and registration is required. The fee is $10 and students should bring their own laptop and power supply. To register, visit the library or call (928) 476-3678. Last chance

Tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 13, is the last opportunity shoppers will have to buy gifts from Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild Boutique. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community center. Among the items are hand-woven baskets, kitchen items, jewelry, handmade clothing, original art, pet attire, holiday decorations, hand-knitted and crocheted baby items, mittens and scarves, greeting cards and more. Email news and notices

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Better to have smoke now than fire later Whew — Tonto Village is really smoky! There have been crews around the Village lighting the piles of brush cut earlier. The ground is wet enough that the fires will not spread. Burning now means less of a fire hazard in fire season. So hang in there folks, use a mask if needed. It is better to have the piles gone. A side story on Bill Jr’s recovery

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I received word that Eve Kempton of Tonto Creek Estates suffered a heart infection while she was in Salt Lake City visiting her son. Eve had open heart surgery. She is in recovery. Her friends and family pray she will be back with us soon. Sharon Marksbury is also in recovery at Scottsdale

Captain John Wisner recently said that the fire department has submitted for a Fire Act Grant. The grant would help the fire department to replace the breathing equipment used by the firefighters. The current equipment is now 10 years old and out of date. Condolences

I learned that our family doctor, Dr. James Schouten, has lost his father. The Snyder family sends along many blessings and sorrowful sympathies to him and his family. Birthdays

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The Shelby School Girl Scout Troop #397 teamed up with neighborhood troops Dec. 6 to sing Christmas carols at Powell Place, Rim Country Health and Payson Care Center. Afterward they had a Girl Scout Christmas party.

On Dec. 19 Rita Spalink of Tonto Village II will add another candle to her birthday cake. Rita is an expert in making potato rolls. If you already have a Fireflies cookbook, the recipe is in there. Happy birthday. On Dec. 20 Edna Jones of Payson and a sometime domino player will celebrate her big day. The Divas would like to see Edna come and join the ladies more

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A bachelor for the holidays In June 1965, R&B-soul singer Ben E. King released the song “She’s Gone Again.” And that title pretty much says what’s going on in my life right now. On Wednesday, my wife, Ann, left for a six-week trip to visit our family in the Philippines. This is her second journey back to her homeland since we married four years ago. She couldn’t be more excited and I’m really happy for her. Fortunately, the timing of her trip worked out really well. Ann will arrive today (Friday), just a couple of days after Typhoon Hagupit has exited the western shores of the Philippines, after it churned its way through the mainland, leaving flooding and highwind destruction behind. Luckily, though her hometown of Taguig was hit with heavy rain and wind, it was spared the brunt of the typhoon’s force. With Ann gone for the next six weeks, it looks like I’ll be fending for myself again. But, looking on the bright side, I know that with her gone, I’ll be making a lot of new friends — waitresses, pizza delivery guys, fast-food counter folks, etc.

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Santa arrives with wintery weather You want to talk about tree cutChristopher Creek is just average — but that’s not bad. The ting; the giant dead cottonwoods Creek had an inch and three-quar- along the creek behind Randy’s ters in a 48-hour rain event RV park are all gone. Bob Lee and last week. Lonnie Flores out on Sons cut and hauled 13 of those Colcord Road reported nearly two monsters all last week. A few of inches and Larry Boeschling had them were more than a 100 feet an inch-and-six-tenths out at OW tall. ranch. Our rain in the Creek put Zoie, a reluctant young us just above our annual average 2-1/2-year-old, kept peeking from at 25.1 inches and that’s not bad around the door from the dining at all. Now, we may just get a spit room. Even with encouragement of snow this weekend. from her grandmother The weather hasn’t another week the youngster from out on kept the hunters out of in the creek Colcord Road didn’t want the woods. Last Friday anything to do with the was opening day for North Pole or that ridiculous fella in the red suit. the late cow elk hunt She watched intently as for Area 23. Local fellas Julia, Skeeter and Ozzie Kevin and Nate Corley — the Hostees’ grandgo by early, just before kids — visited the old sunup, to join scores guy. Then she watched of other hunters chasing their elusive quar- Rod Britain as Alena, Ariana, Ava, ry. About mid-day, they Ivy and John Paul sat on come back by to report no luck as Santa’s lap for pictures. Those of Tuesday. They are seeing tur- were the Armenta grandkids. keys near town, which we haven’t She watched as the four beauseen in a while. tiful young visitors from the Valley There is a herd of javelina stopped in to see the Jolly Ol’ in the area. Last Sunday night Elf ... but still nothing doing. But Foofoo Sullivan tells us they were then all of a sudden there he was. all under her cabin down by the He sat down in the booth next car wash. Moth balls in the crawl to her while she was eating her French toast sticks. He caught her space will keep the critters out. Parking lots all over town had off guard and she didn’t protest dozens of vehicles adorned with because he seemed to know her fresh-cut trees headed down to because he spoke her name. Why, the Valley. Whether they’re stop- she even told the red-suited guy ping for lunch or dinner, maybe what she wanted for Christmas. just having some hot chocolate In total 15 youngsters, some or picking up some munchies at teen-age girls and even a couple the Tall Pines Market — they’re of adults stopped to get their pictures taken. All in all, the first spending money in the Creek.

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The Armenta grandkids enjoyed the recent Christopher Creek Breakfast with Santa event held at Creekside. Breakfast with Santa was a great success. Saturday afternoon’s tree decorating party down at the Landmark found a good number of folks enjoying the popcorn, cookies and brownies while helping with the tree ornaments. Kindergarten student Kolton Perkins seemed to be the most persistent of tree decorators. Many were outside enjoying the nice weather although the campfires were going. That evening there was a good crowd up at Creekside for its Christmas party and community appreciation event. Again, the North Pole was where all the pizza slices and other hors d’oeuvres were set out.

Coming up at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 13, the kids show up at the fire station here in the Creek for their annual Christmas party and visit from Santa Claus. For the second year he will arrive by sleigh ... mounted on top of Chuck’s John (rein) Deere Gator. This CCHOA party is this first event of the day. Later the Christopher Creek Christmas Electric Light Parade forms up at the Tall Pines Market at 6:30 p.m. Early forecast was for some snow! Most everyone is up for some of that. Oh, and finally, 3-year-old Ivy gets a big “thank you.” She told Nana Irma, “I just think Santa’s sooo cute!”… and that’s another week in the Creek.

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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. Baha’i Faith For location and information, call (928) 472-3191 or (928) 468-8962. Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, Email: office@ calvarypayson.com, web: calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Upper Room Prayer Meeting For Jesus at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m.; Old testament Study, Calvary Kids, Jr. High & High School Youth Groups at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery Study using the One Step To Freedom program at 6:30 p.m. Faith-based discipleship program for those dealing with strongholds in their lives such as substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling, etc.; Young Adult Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided for all of the above services. Friday: Friday Fellowship at the Friday’s – a fun night for the whole family! Games, snacks, followed by worship and a short Bible study and prayer, 111 W. Rancho Rd. Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m. Christians Together Independent-non-denominational. Meeting Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. 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. 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) 757-3778 or Pastor Dina at (602) 757-3830. Like us on Facebook.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening Fellowship 6 p.m. Communion service the first Sunday during Morning Worship. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Women’s Bible Study 9:15 Tuesday mornings. AWANA program on Mondays as follows: Sparks for K-2nd 2:30-4 p.m.; TNT, Trek and Journey 6-8 p.m. All other activities, please contact the church office Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon or Friday 9 a.m. to noon. 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! Gisela Community Church Tatum Trail, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum. Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Gospel Meetings All are invited to come and hear the simple teachings and doctrine of Christ. The gospel of Christ still provides an anchor for the soul in a turbulent world. These meetings present the gospel story simply and freely. Tuesday from 7-8 p.m., Mogollon Health Alliance, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson. 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) 2380240, 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” Jehovah’s Witnesses North Payson Congregation, 1616 N. McLane, 474-7867, 474-2750: Public Discourse, 4 p.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 4:40 p.m., Sunday; Tuesday Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m. South Payson Congregation, 474-7867, 474-8346: Public Discourse, 10 a.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 10:40 a.m., Sunday; Thursday, Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m. Congregation Espanol de Testieos de Jehovah, 472-7867, 474-8763: Discurso publico, Domingo, 1 p.m.; Estudio del Atalaya, Domingo, 1:40 p.m.; Estudio de Biblia, Lunas, 7 p.m., Escuela del Minitero, 7:30 p.m., Reunion de Servicio Miercoles 8 p.m. Kriya Meditation Learn Kriya Meditation Tuesday nights, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Payson. By donation. For location and info, please call Zuné at (928) 472-7654.

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.

Lifehouse Christian Center Meets at Mountain High Coffeeworks, 3652 N. Cemetary Rd., Pine, AZ 85544. Pastors Phil and Roxanne Castle, (928) 242-0773. A spirit filled church and congregation with a very unique and wonderful praise and worship time. Services are at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by a free meal.

Church of Christ in Payson 401 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5149. Sunday: Bible classes for all ages 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:25 a.m. and 6 p.m., A-Capella singing, song practice 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 6:30 p.m.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260, 474-2552. Rev. Glenn Zimbleman, Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Visit our website at www.mountcross.org. Church office hours: MondayFriday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a grace-filled place where people can come with questions and not feel judged. It is a place where Imperfect People serve to make a difference.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 am to 2 pm; Sacrament Meeting 11 am, 472-8709, 474-6367 or 468-1103, Missionaries 472-7956. MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 pm to 4 pm; Sacrament Meeting 1 pm, 474-6367, 468-8157, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886. MANZANITA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 am to 12 pm; Sacrament Meeting 9 am, 474-3788, 472-2266, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886. FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 468-0249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 6 pm and by appointment J. Foster 978-4031. PINE WARD: Highway 87; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to noon; Sacrament meeting 9 a.m. 476-3757. TONTO BASIN SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 479-2484. CHRISTOPHER CREEK SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. followed by Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society. 478-4608. SPANISH BRANCH: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 am to 12 pm. Sacrament meeting 9 am. 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 462-3388. BLUE RIDGE BRANCH: Sunday 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 10:50 a.m. Sunday School; 11:25 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society. (928) 477-2138. 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 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. Eckankar If you have experienced seeing a light when your eyes were closed, you most likely were experiencing the Light of God, and if you have heard a sound which you could not account for, you may have experienced the Sound of God. For more information on these spiritual experiences, call (877) 300-4949. 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! Fireproof Your Marriage Discover the power of 2=1 “Married For Life” and “Parents For Life” courses. Call (928) 478-4715 for more information. 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:

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 Bible Fellowship Meets at Rim Country Health and Retirement Community, 807 W. Longhorn Road. Every Sunday 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Conversation, 9 a.m. Praise and Worship, 9:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible discussion. 1st and 3rd Sundays: 10:15 a.m. Open Discussion, 11:15 a.m. Close. Payson First Assembly of God The church at Green Valley Park (1100 West Lake Drive) invites anyone who wants to have a fresh, new encounter with God every week to come and join us. With a full-time Children’s Pastor and Youth Pastor, we are a church that ministers to the entire family! Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.; and Wednesday Bible Study for all ages - 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, or for a ride to any service, contact Pastor Kelly Wooldridge at 928-474-2302. Payson First Church of the Nazarene 200 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday: Safe Haven Preschool 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing 3rd-6th grades 2:30-5:30 p.m., and Prayer and Praise 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing K-2nd grades 3:154:15 p.m. Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Last Saturday each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8:00 a.m. and the Ain’t Nearly Done (ANDY) Group 11:30 a.m. For more information on locations, times and topics, contact the church office. Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 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 Website: www.paysonupc.com. All meetings and events are held at Mesa del Caballo. Kids’ Church, Sundays at 10 a.m. (Behind the Veil Puppety) Experience Pentecostal-style worship and preaching, Sundays at 6 p.m. Around the Table Bible Study, Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are welcome to experience the difference of the earliest New Testament message and not the traditions and customs that followed. Go back to the message of the First Church – Acts 2:38. Pastor Dale Lewallen 469-2171. 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 Falkner, Sr. Pastor; Curtis Fahrlender, Pastor of Student Ministries; Gale Dawson, Pastor of Missions and Administration; Jim Hurlburt, Pastor of Worship and Outreach. Sunday Worship: Traditional 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-6, 11 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Middle School Youth Group, grades 6-8, 4-5 p.m.; High School Youth Group, grades 9-12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Cell Group, 6 p.m. Nursery and Pre-Primary available for morning worship services. Wednesday: Legacy Singles (55+ years of age) coffee at Dimi’s 9 a.m.; High School Cell Group, 7-8 p.m.; Adult Cell Group, 6 p.m.; 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.; Payson Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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 Meets at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Star Valley Baptist Church, 4180 E. Highway 260, Star Valley. Service includes live music by the Country Gospel Misfits. For more information, call (928) 474-5557. Rim Valley Church 208 S. McLane Road, Pastor Brandon Pratt, (801) 513-4286. Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Synod) 204 W. Airport Rd. (corner of Airport Rd. and N. McLane). Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Sunday Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please call pastor David Sweet, (928) 474-2098. St. Benedict’s Catholic Mission Church Meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Young School for Catholic Mass. 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: pasepchurch@qwestoffice.net. 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. Judith Carroll, Religious Education office, (928) 474-1269 for Catholic education programs for children and adults. Call Mr. Allen Holder, Life Teen Director, (928) 474-2392 for Sunday evening youth group activities and other youth-focused events. 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 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 507 W. Wade Lane; (928) 474-5440, (928) 478-8603. 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. Wednesday Evening Worship Service 6 p.m. (Dec.-April). Men’s Bible Study each Monday at 9 a.m. Adult Bible Class (study) Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Visit Shepherd of the Pines on our Web site: www.shepherdofthe pineslutheran.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. Nondenominational church teaching verse by verse and chapter by chapter through the Bible. Contemporary Worship and Family Oriented, children’s ministries and nursery provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m. First and third Mondays Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study (in the Fellowship Hall) 6:30 p.m. Star Valley Southern Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson, (928) 474-5557. Sunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. and the Worship Service is at 10:50 a.m. The Sunday Evening Service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday features the Rim Country Cowboy Church Service at 6 p.m. Music is by the Country Gospel Misfits. Come join us! 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) 479-2299. 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 Basin Catholic Mission Meets Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. at the Tonto Basin Chamber building for Catholic Mass. Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360. Tonto Valley Bible Church 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 28:18-20. 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 give-back day, 4th Friday 4 p.m. hiway cleanup, on-going noon Faithlift 1st and 3rd Wed. To find out more:www.unityofpayson.org. 928-478-8515. The Way of Adidam The Way of Adidam, based on the spiritual teachings of Adi Da Samraj, is offering free tours of the Da Love Ananda Botanical Gardens. Water conservation techniques will be discussed. Also, beginning in July, tours will include seven meditation sites surrounding Lake Love Ananda. In addition, we are offering area study group meetings. For further information, telephone 928-472-4700 and ask for Pat Rollins. For worldwide information, go online to www.adidam. org. Young Baptist Church (928) 462-3476. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer service, 6 p.m.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim. All women in the community are invited. For information, call Marilyn at (928) 474-6712.

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The Mogollon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Rim Country Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) had the opportunity to present 1,000 copies of the Constitution of the United States to the students of Payson High School Dec. 9, 2014. Brian Mabb, principal, and Jeff Simon, assistant principal, received the booklets on the students’ behalf. The DAR and SAR have promised to be a resource for sharing historical events and stories that will help the students better understand their American heritage. Pictured left to right are: June McHenry, secretary, Mogollon Chapter DAR; Jeff Simon, Payson High School assistant principal; Stan Garner, president, Rim Country Chapter SAR; Brian Mabb, Payson High School principal; and Kathy Farrell, regent, Mogollon Chapter DAR.

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.

Payson Elks

The Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, is asking for some help in its efforts to remember veterans confined to the Prescott VA Hospital at Christmas. The Lodge needs donations of new sweatshirts and sweatpants (any color) and white T-shirts, sizes M-XXL to take to the patients at the Prescott VA Hospital. Bring them in any time before Dec. 13.

Payson Walkers

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

Tai Chi and Qigong

Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson. The program is especially de signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no

charge, but donations are accepted to help the church with utility bills. For details, call (928) 478-6032.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 2 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson. There are no fees or dues. The only membership requirement is a desire to not compulsively overeat anymore. Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 978-3706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 828-0917 or (928) 478-4361.

Order of the Eastern Star

The Ponderosa Chapter #64 O.E.S. meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays at the Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd., Payson. All Eastern Star members are invited. Ladies with any Masonic family affiliation are encouraged to join the group. In addition to the meetings, the ladies gather at 10 a.m. every Wednesday for a fun game of canasta. For more information, contact Lois Miller, secretary, at (928) 4740521.

Payson Amnesty

Alanon

Do you have a loved one or friend with a drinking problem? Do you feel as if you need some support living with the alcoholic in your life? Then please join us for an Alanon meeting. There is help. Alanon meetings are held in Payson at 6 p.m. Mondays at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 511 S. St. Philips St.; in Star Valley at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Southern Baptist Church, E. Highway 260, Star Valley. Contact Kali for information at (503) 354-4402.

Celebrate Recovery

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

Payson Amnesty meets the third Monday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rim Country Literacy building, 1001 S. Beeline Highway. We have the power to change someone’s life just by writing a letter. Join us as we work for human rights both locally and globally. Please call (928) 978-1268 for more information.

Payson Area Singles

The Payson Area Singles is a social group for men and women of all ages. There are no dues. The group has a weekly breakfast at Tiny’s at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Come find out what activities are planned or suggest something new. For more information, call Nadine at (928) 476-4659.

Friendship Bible Class

Friendship Bible Class, a non-denominational Bible study for women,

The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. The lodge has a Thursday Fish Fry from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekly dinner specials are available. Also, on the second, third, and fourth Thursday Diana Marie provides music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The lodge is open to members and their guests. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.

Masonic Lodge

The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Tom Jones, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (818) 314-9950.

Rim Country 4 Wheelers

Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 8 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store. The route and destination may be prescheduled or may be decided on the spot; the level of difficulty may range from easy to moderate. Saturday trips are also scheduled at least once a month and are usually decided on at the previous month’s meeting. For all trips, have a full tank of gas, lunch, and a lawn chair. For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Chuck Jacobs at (928) 595-0967.

International Police Association

The International Police Association (I.P.A. Region 61 Northern AZ) meets for breakfast at Mazatzal Casino Restaurant at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. All honorably retired law enforcement and active law enforcement personnel are welcome. For more information, call Michelle Dyer at (928) 970-0247 or go online to www.ip_usa.org.

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.

Ladies Tuesday Bridge results

Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge for Dec. 9 were: Kay Hutchinson, first; Betty Mashl, second; Betty da Costa, third. Play is at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim, 310 E. Tyler Parkway, Payson. Area residents and guests are welcome. Please call Mary Spencer at (928) 468-8856 for reservations and information.

Rim Country pets need a Home for the Howlidays Help our furry friends get a home for the howlidays. The Humane Society of Central Arizona is featurHumane Society ing an adoption special now through of Central Dec. 31. Draw your own adoption fee, Arizona ranging from $20 to $45. All animals over 5 years are just $15. ADOPTION Stop by the shelter at 605 W. OPTIONS Wilson Ct. (just south of Main Street off of South McLane Road) Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed Sundays and holidays). Here are just two of the wonderful pets currently available for adoption. All pets are spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. OLI

Oli is an outgoing and friendly girl who loves people. She’s also very mellow. She’s not as playful as a kitten but she is by no means lazy! Oli loves the finer things in life — warm patches of sun, soft bedding, tasty food, and most importantly, lots of affection. Oli is a sweetheart with a lot of love to give. COSTELLO

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I am an attentive little guy, who adores getting pets and attention! Once you start petting me I will sit down next to you and lean into you; if you stop, I'll give you a hug and beg for more! I am not one for toys, I would prefer to get out and explore! That would make me a good hiking or running buddy for you! You could say Costello I am a ladies’ man, and would do best in a house with a calmer female or a male that will respect my space and enjoys getting out as much as I do! I would do my best in a household that is relaxed yet willing and enjoy getting out!

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MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Alfalfa Hay & Bermuda for Sale! 3 String Bales, 928-978-7604 Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 Lhasa Apso: Adorable, AKC Pups,Potty/pad trained, Shots, $475. to $500. Call 928-243-2378 LOST: Small White Poodle Mix, in Lone Pine Area of Payson, Missed by Family, Please Call 928-468-6807. Pet Mate’s “Vari Kennel” indoor dog kennel. X-large: 40”Lx22”Wx30”H. Two side vents. Beige. Very Good Condition. Great for training too. $50. 928-476-2942

APPLIANCES Kenmore Washer & Dryer; $150 for the Pair; 775-934-4096 Local Upright Freezer, 6.0 cf, Good Condition, $100.obo 605-261-4218

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Huge Moving Sale 613 N. Blue Spruce Rd Payson, AZ Fri, Dec 12, Sat, Dec 13 and Sun, Dec 14. 8am-5pm All items must go, furniture, dodads, stereo, TV, tools, small appliances, beds, lots of garage stuff! Table saw! air compressor! roll away tool box! And much much more!!!!

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EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNTING Bookkeeper for Law Office The Lloyd Law Group is looking for a bookkeeper. Must have prior bookkeeping experience. Legal experience preferred. Send resume to 113 E. Frontier Street in Payson. Contact: 474-6727

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Program SpecialistBig Brothers Big Sisters PT. Enroll/assess volunteers, parents and children. Match and rovide on-going support. $15/hour. Resume/cover letter: mstilwell@bbbsaz.org

CONSTRUCTION Carpenter with 30+ Years Experience in All Carpentry Areas WANTING WORK; Repair,Stairs, Posts, Beams, Siding and Roofing Call Jerry 602-647-0334

is looking for independent contractors to perform exterior residential property insurance inspections in a local territory. Earnings based on number of inspections you complete. Ideally, should be currently in business performing like work. You will need the following items to begin: Dependable vehicle, digital camera, measuring wheel, fold-up 17 foot ladder & PC with high-speed Internet access. To learn more about Millennium and to register online, please visit us at www.millinfo.com and register on our employment page in your state under field operations/Independent Property Inspector.

DRIVERS

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

Newspaper Newspaper

is seeking an independent contractor to deliver newspapers. Earn Extra Income!!!

Must be 21 years of age, good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive. Attach Proof/Copy of Arizona Driver’s License to Application Our Company does Background Checks Applications available after 3:00 p.m. at 708 N. Beeline, Payson, AZ

EDUCATION

RV’S & TRAILERS

PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

RUNNING OR NOT 928-951-3500

Payson High School Baseball Coaches JV - $2,262 Assistant - NTE $1,292 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

Don’t delay.. Adopt a Cat TODAY! PAYSON HUMANE SOCIETY 812 S. McLane - 474-5590

PART-TIME INSERTER High Energy Position 20-25 Hours per week Mon, Tue, Thur, Friday’s 8:00 AM - Finish Must be able to Lift up to 25lbs. Work at a very fast pace, be able to stand for the period of the day. Starting Pay $7.90/hr. Must be Able to Pass Background Check Pick Up Applications After 3pm at the Roundup Office and attach Copy of Drivers License. 708 N. Beeline Hwy. Rewarding P/T Food Service positions opening soon at local Christian Camp. Call Chris at 928-478-4630 ext 305 for more info on these positions

SUBWAY: Apply within,

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

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

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 Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Pine Needles, Tree Trimming, Hauling. 928-478-6139 JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed

Rim Country Handyman Specializing in carpentry, painting, siding, decks, wood floors, window cleaning, and tile. If you want someone trustworthy that has more than 15 years experience having been the superintendent of a company that built over 65 homes in the Payson area then call me at 928-978-0234

Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2014

HOME REPAIRS

Lawn Care

HAULING

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873

HOME SERVICES Call The Cheaper Sweeper

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

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

Gift Certificates Available

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

LANDSCAPING

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS

AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal AZCLDP #81438

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE 3Br/2Ba, 1700sf in Quiet, Mountain View. Houston Creek Landing, Call 928-978-6788 for Appt. 5070 N. Willow - Pine RENTAL WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS IN UPSCALE NEIGH BORHOOD! 3 BDRM., 2 BA., LIVING/DINING ROOM, LAUNDRY, COVERED DECK, FIRE PLACE, FULLY FURNISHED $1250/Mo. Call 928-978-3151 for a showing. Betty Gooder, Arizona Elite Properties-Property Management. 55+ OxBow Estates, 2008 Laurel Creek Park Model 1 Br, Fully Furnished, w/Deck & Shed, $29,500 or Rent to Own $650 w/Lease 928-476-8650 HOME INSPECTIONS AZ and ASHI Certified Home Inspector 14 years Experience Payson License #PO0049 www.inspectaz.com Dan Harris 928-970-1187 Site Built 3Br/3Ba, 1650sf. .66 Acre, Attached 2 Car Garage w/Office & 3/4 Bath, 30x30 RV Garage, Laundry Room, Horse Setup, Lots of Parking, $249,000. 928-468-2005

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

MOBILES FOR SALE 55 + Park Double Wide 1344sf, 2Br/2Ba, Family Room, New Carpet, Blinds, Plumbing Fixtures, Flooring, Furnished or Unfurnished, 928-478-6115 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

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

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

Apartments For Rent

IRIS GARDEN SERVICE 10% Off Your Full Cleanup!

Holiday Healer’s Special, Gift Cert. Avail. also 4-Sessions for Holiday Rate of $100. Call Jill While Christmas is Approaching 928-468-6097

LEGAL SERVICES

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

HAULING

Tuesdays and Friday Afternoons, in Payson, Arizona. Aprpox.32 Miles per/week, Approx. 4 hours per/week

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MISCELLANEOUS

GENERAL

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

AUTOS/VEHICLES

Gila County Career Opportunities

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

Tonto Oaks Apts. & Mobile Homes

120 S. Tonto St. Come live next to the BEST tenants in Payson! Beautiful, Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments w/storage room Call Cindy for availability (928) 472-9238 or email tontooaksapts@yahoo.com

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

MOBILE WELDING Repair, Fabricating, Gates, Piped Fencing, & Chain Link Fence; Insured; 928-369-8960

928-951-0859 FREE Estimates/SENIOR Discounts

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OakLeaf Yardworks

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

Lazy “D” Ranch Star Valley RV Spaces, Studio Apts. (Water, Sewer,Trash, Cable Included) For Details and Availability Call 928-474-2442

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

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

Ho Ho Home Aspen Cove! APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •

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

ASPEN COVE

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

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com

PAYSON ROUNDUP COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 Completer Medical Office 1650sf, 3 Exam Rooms, Avail. Jan. 1st Mike 928-978-0149

MOBILE/RV SPACES Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park Nice and Clean, Newly Remodeled Mobile Homes for rent. Two 24’x40’ Doublewides each are 2Br/w2Ba A 14’x64’ Single wide, 3Br/2Ba, On a Corner Secluded lot.

Eagle Springs Professional Plaza 903 E Hwy 260 1000sf Office w/Private Bath 2350sf Office w/Private Bath & Breakroom Mike 928-978-0149 Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

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

HOMES FOR RENT

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

ROOMS FOR RENT Right Person to share, 2Br/2Ba;2-Car Garage,Aprox. 2000sf, Private 1/2 Acre lot, Background Check Required,$650.mo Includes Utilities, Avail.Jan.1st. 928-970-0922 Leave Message

WANTED TO RENT 3+ BR, House, Payson, AZ, unfurnished, 2000 sq. ft., Wanted to rent Horse property in Payson or surrounding area. Semi retired Physician working part time in Phoenix area Urgent Cares and significant other. Has service dog., Email: rjwaldropdo@aol.com. Phone: 480-203-6511. Retired military man needs to rent mobile home or small house, Please call Frank 480-737-6181.

2Br/1Ba Mobile In Town, On Private Lot,Large Living Room, Dining w/Built-ins, Heating/Cooling, W/D Hook-ups, Double-Pane Windows,$650.p/m Avail Jan 1st. 928-288-2440 2Br/1Ba, Beautiful Geronimo Estates, Carport, Newly Tiled/Carpeted/Decorated $750.mo + $500.Dep. Approved Dogs w/$200.Dep. Contact Janet, 480-991-4904 or Eddie, 480-338-6642

3+ BR, 3 BA, House, 201 N Trailwood Rd, Payson, AZ, 85541, 12 months lease, unfurnished, approx 2800 sq.ft., W/D, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Air Conditioning, Outdoor Area, Cable/Satellite TV Hookups, Carpet, Hardwood Flooring, Laundry Facilities, Storage Available, Beautiful Panoramic views from covered deck living room and kitchen. 2 Master Bdrms. Not available until sometime in Jan/Feb $1,750.00 mo. 928.978.7001 Loren@LorenPeterson.com. OWNER AGENT PETERSON REALTY

3Bd/2Ba MF-Home, Fairly New, Fenced-in Yard, $800.mo + $800.Dep. Renter Pays All Utilities, Avail. Now Close to Hospital,Ted 480-694-4044 or Mark 623-810-4051. ALPINE VILLAGE, Large two-story, 3Bdrm/2.5Ba. Decks, Slate-Tile/Wood Floors, Wood-burning stove. 600 W. Forest. Near Rumsey Park $1,095/mo. Must Qualify, 602-620-0396. Beautifully “FURNISHED” ,New Paint/Carpet, 2Br/2Ba w/FP, 1800sf, MAIN HOUSE, 1.25 Acres In Town, Bring Your Horse, TV’s, $1,350.mo Call: 602-290-7282 CARETAKER RENT FREE: Bring your Own Trailer, Live on Property,Take care of Horse. Have References, Zero Drug/Drinking Tolerance. 602-290-7282,In Town. For Sale or Lease: Completely Remodeled:3Br/2Ba/2-Car Garage, RV Gate, Central AC/Heat, Wood/Tile Floors, Gas Fire-Place/Stove, All Appliances, $1,150.mo Jim 602-367-8897 or Chris 928-978-1600 Immaculate 2Br/2Ba in Nice Location, New Energy Efficient Heating/Air Conditioning, $975.mo 928-468-0306. Private/Quiet, 2Br/1Ba, Country Cabin, Stone FP, All Appliances, Outside Fire Pit, Garden Area, Machure Fruit Trees, 1 Acre $975.mo+Sec.Dep., Smoking/No, Small Pets/Ok,Call 928-472-9695 Prudential Pine

ARIZONA REALTY

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

928-476-3279

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

Pine Prudential Rentals x3 Friday

Prudential

ARIZONA REALTY

Property Management

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

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 204 N. Stagecoach Pass, 4BD, 3BA . . $1700 1113 W. Driftwood, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . $925 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio, 1BA . . $395

Rent your home with ease! Give us a call to find out how.

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

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Independently Owned & Operated

MOBILES FOR RENT New Schult MF Home, Quiet Park, Payson, 2Br/1Ba $675.mo + Utilities, 1 year minimum, Smoking/Pets-No, Call for Details 480-390-8901

LEGAL NOTICES 15586: 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/2014; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE TS No.: AZ1400261726 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 023-3231995-952 TSG No.: 8475363 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 09/18/2014 IN THE OFFICE OF THE GILA COUNTY RECORDER. The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on 02/10/2009 in Instrument number 2009-001423, book number , at page , records of GILA County, Arizona, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT (in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ, on 12/18/2014 at 11:00AM [PLEASE NOTE: Original Sale Date has been Postponed to a Future Date.] of said day: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto and Incorporated Herein for All Purposes. Exhibit A ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BLOCK 38, GLOBE TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MAP NO. 63, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 38; RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF DEVEREAUX STREET, A DISTANCE OF 95, FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH MESQUITE STREET, A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH DEVEREAUX STREET, A DISTANCE OF 95 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY AND ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF MESQUITE STREET, A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BLOCK 38, GLOBE TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, MAP NO. 63, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT 82 FEET IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 38, RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH DEVEREAUX STREET, A DISTANCE OF 95 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH MESQUITE STREET, A DISTANCE OF 43 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH DEVEREAUX STREET, A DISTANCE OF 95 FEET TO THE NORTH SIDE LINE OF MESQUITE STREET; THENCE WESTERLY AND ALONG THE NORTH SIDE LINE OF MESQUITE STREET, A DISTANCE OF 43 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Property Address: 319 NORTH DEVEREAUX STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel No.: 208-02-252A Original Principal Balance: $172,500.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: Champion Mortgage Company c/o CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY 350 HIGHLAND DRIVE LEWISVILLE, TX 75067 Name and Address of Trustee: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, 6 Campus Circle, Westlake, TX 76262. Name and Address of Original Trustor: ENRIQUE E. MARTINEZ AND CONNIE MARTINEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, 319 NORTH DEVEREAUX STREET, GLOBE, AZ 85501. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note(s) advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Dated: 09/17/2014 First American Title Insurance Company, 6 Campus Circle, Westlake, TX 76262

LEGAL NOTICES 877-276-1894 DEEANN GREGORY AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY The successor Trustee appointed herein qualifies as a Trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a title insurance company as required by Arizona Revised Statutes Section 33-803, Subsection (A)(I). This company may be assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain may be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number on the day before the sale: (916) 939-0772 or visiting http://search.nationwideposting.com/prope r t y S e a r c h Te r m s . a s p x Name of Trustee’s Regulator: Arizona Department of Insurance. State of Texas County of Tarrant. Before me, Aida Chehati on this day personally appeared DEEANN GREGORY, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that this person executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this 09/17/2014. Aida Chehati (Notary Seal) AIDA CHEHATI Notary Public, State of Texas My Commission Expires July 01, 2018 NPP0237376 To: PAYSON ROUNDUP 11/21/2014, 11/28/2014, 12/05/2014, 12/12/2014 15595: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2014; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 10/29/2014 TS No. : AZ-13-542454-VF Order No.: 130027677-AZ-GTO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/5/2006 and recorded 12/6/2006 as Instrument 2006-020521, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 2/6/2015 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, ARIZONA 85501 Legal Description: LOT 245, ALPINE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 559, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 1426 N EASY ST, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-75-245 Original Principal Balance: $288,000.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-3 C/O Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4412 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): BRIAN J TOLLEFSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN 1426 NORTH EASY STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) -645-7711 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m AZ-13-542454-VF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TS No.: AZ-13-542454-VF Dated: 10/28/2014 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Dorian Bradley, Assistant Secretary State of: California County of: San Diego On 10/28/2014 before me, Ashley Maxwell , a notary public, personally appeared Dorian Bradley who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Ashley Maxwell Commission No. 2065217 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/18/2018 IDSPub #0074175 12/5/2014 12/12/2014 12/19/2014 12/26/2014 15596: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2014; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 10/29/2014 TS No. : AZ-14-643350-BF Order No.: 140313791-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 1/25/2010 and recorded 2/1/2010 as Instrument 2010-000954, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 2/6/2015 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 6, OF CRESTLINE TERRACE UNIT V, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 530. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL COAL, OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERAL DEPOSITS AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 41, REAL ESTATE DEEDS PAGE 211. Purported Street Address: 145 E AMARILLA AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 205-33-006 Original Principal Balance: $115,893.00 Name and Ad-

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014

LEGAL NOTICES

dress of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, NA C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): FRED M LOVATO, AN UNMARRIED MAN 145 E. AMARILLA AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) -645-7711 Sales Line: 714-573-1965 Login to: w w w. p r i o r i t y p o s t i n g . c o m AZ-14-643350-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TS No.: AZ-14-643350-BF Dated: 10/28/2014 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Reina Isip, Assistant Secretary State of: California County of: San Diego On 10/28/2014 before me, Ashley Maxwell , a notary public, personally appeared Reina Isip who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Ashley Maxwell Commission No. 2065217 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/18/2018 IDSPub #0074190 12/5/2014 12/12/2014 12/19/2014 12/26/2014

STENTIONS 0 ABSENT 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor

15597: 12/5, 12/12/2014; ORDINANCE NO. 860

AYES 7 NOES 0 ABSTENTIONS 0 ABSENT 0 Kenny J. Evans, Mayor

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING PAYSON’S TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 94: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS AND ADOPTING SUCH AMENDMENTS BY REFERENCE. WHEREAS, Chapter 94 of the Town Code contains provisions relating to Streets and Sidewalks; and WHEREAS, Chapter 94 has been reviewed as part of the overall code review process; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to amend Chapter 94 in accordance with such review; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Common Council to amend Chapter 94 of the Payson Town Code by reference pursuant to A.R.S. ‘ 9-802, NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND PAYSON TOWN COUNCIL ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The amendments to Chapter 94 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the Payson Town Code set forth in Resolution 2809 were declared to be a public record by Resolution 2809, and the amendments to Chapter 94 are referred to and adopted by reference as though set forth in this Ordinance. Section 2. At least three copies of the amendments to Chapter 94 adopted by this Ordinance shall be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk and shall be kept available for public use and inspection. Section 3. Section 94.99 of Chapter 94 is amended and shall read as follows: § 94.99 PENALTY. (A) Each violation of any provision in this chapter may be punishable as a class one misdemeanor as provided in Section 10.99. shall be a class one misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $2,500 or by imprisonment in the Gila County Jail for a period of six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of each such violation of any provision in this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. (B) Each violation of any provision in this chapter may shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed the sum of $1,000. (C) Any violation of any provision in this chapter may be enforced by the town pursuant to subsection (A) above, as a criminal offense or pursuant to subsection (B) above, as a civil penalty, or through any combination thereof in the sole discretion of the town and without election among remedies. (D) In addition to any other penalty, the Town Public Works Director may shall have the discretion to withhold any permit applied for by any person, firm or entity pursuant to this chapter when such person, firm or entity has not fully complied with all provisions of this chapter prior to the application for such permit, including those provisions relating to payment of the cost of correction. (E) Each day of a violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL this 20th day of November, 2014, by the following vote: AYES

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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Timothy M. Town Attorney

Wright,

15598: 12/5, 12/12/2014 ORDINANCE NO. 861 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND PAYSON TOWN COUNCIL, AMENDING SECTION 93.04(J) OF THE PAYSON TOWN CODE RELATING TO THE USE OF SIDEWALK CHALK IN TOWN PARKS. WHEREAS, on September 18, 2014, the Town Council amended Chapter 93 of the Payson Town Code relating to Parks; and WHEREAS, at the time such amendment was approved, the Council asked staff to bring back to Council at a future meeting an amendment to Section 93.04(J) relating to the use of sidewalk chalk that was not an outright prohibition on the use of sidewalk chalk; and WHEREAS, based upon Council direction, such an amendment has been prepared; and WHEREAS, the Town of Payson desires to amend Section 93.04(J) of the Town Code, NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL, ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 93.04(J) of the Payson Town Code is amended and shall read as follows: 93.04 Usage Rules (J) Use of Sidewalk Chalk. (1) Sidewalk Chalk may be used on the concrete sidewalk adjacent to children’s playground equipment in any Park. Use of Sidewalk Chalk in other areas of any park is prohibited. (2) Sidewalk Chalk shall not (a) be used to depict or mimic regulatory signage; or (b) depict pornographic images. (3) Persons using Sidewalk Chalk shall not impede pedestrian access or usage of a sidewalk. (4) A violation of this subsection is a civil violation and may be punished in accordance with Section 10.99(C). PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON this 20th day of November, 2014, by the following vote:

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Timothy M. Town Attorney

Wright,

15599: 12/5, 12/12/2014 ORDINANCE NO. 862 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND PAYSON TOWN COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING A ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF NF (NATIONAL FOREST) FOR THE 760 ACRES OF LAND ANNEXED FROM STAR VALLEY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014. WHEREAS, in August of 2014, the Town of Star Valley agreed to deannex and the Town of Payson agreed to annex approximately 760 acres of Forest Service land; and WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. 9-471.02, on September 16, 2014 the Gila County Board of Supervisors approved the deannexation/annexation; and WHEREAS, prior to deannexing the land, it was zoned by the Town of Star Valley as Incorporated Public Lands (USFS) R1-D175; and WHEREAS, the Town of Payson’s zoning classification most similar to Incorporated Public Lands (USFS) R1-D175 is NF (National Forest District) as set forth in Unified Development Code Section 154-02-008; and

LEGAL NOTICES and Salt River Meridian; The northwest quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The west one-half of the northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The northeast one quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; And The southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian. 15600: 12/5, 12/12/2014 ORDINANCE NO. 863 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND PAYSON TOWN COUNCIL, AMENDING SECTION 91.44(C) OF THE PAYSON TOWN CODE RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR AMOUNT EXPENDED TO CORRECT AND/OR ABATE NUISANCES. WHEREAS, on September 18, 2014, the Town Council amended Chapter 91 of the Payson Town Code relating to Nuisances (see Ordinance 856 and Resolution 2796); and WHEREAS, subsection (C) of 91.44 was inadvertently deleted by the Council’s action; and WHEREAS, the Town of Payson desires to correct the deletion and reinstate subsection 91.44(C) in the Town Code, NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL, ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 91.44(C) of the Payson Town Code is reinstated and shall read as follows: 91.44(C) Imposition of assessment. (1) Assessments that are imposed under this section run against the property until paid and are due and payable in equal annual installments as follows: (a) A s s e s s ments less than $500 shall be paid within one year after the assessment is recorded. (b) A s s e s s ments less than $1,000 shall be paid within two years after the assessment is recorded. (c) A s s e s s ments less than $5,000 shall be paid within three years after the assessment is recorded. (d) A s s e s s ments less than $10,000 shall be paid within six years after the assessment is recorded. (e) A s s e s s ments greater than $10,000 shall be paid within ten years after the assessment is recorded. (2) An assessm e n t that is past due accrues interest at the rate prescribed by A.R.S. § 44-1201. (3) A prior a s s e s s ment for the purposes provided in this section shall not be a bar to a subsequent assessment or assessments for these purposes, and any number of assessments on the same lot or tract of land may be enforced in the same action. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON this 20th day of November, 2014, by the following vote:

WHEREAS, the Town of Payson desires to establish a zoning classification of NF (National Forest District)for the 760 acres,

AYES 7 STENTIONS

NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL, ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

ATTEST:

A zoning classification of NF (National Forest) is established for the 760 acres, as described in Exhibit A attached, annexed from Star Valley.

Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Timothy M. Town Attorney

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

NOES 0 AB0 ABSENT 0

Kenny J. Evans, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wright,

15603: 12/5, 12/12/2014 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Town of Payson will accept sealed Bids at the office of the Town Clerk, 303 North Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona, 85541, until 3:00 PM, MST on Monday, January 5, 2015 for providing water infrastructure repair and maintenance for the Summit and Matterhorn water storage tanks. At that time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

FORM: Silvia Smith, Town Clerk Timothy M. Wright, Town Attorney ? Exhibit A to Ordinance 862 The following described property located within Gila County, Arizona: The south one-half of the southwest quarter of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The south one-half of the north one-half of the southwest quarter of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The south one-half of the southeast quarter of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila and Salt River Meridian; The south one-half of the north one-half of the southeast quarter of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 11 East of the Gila

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Bids must be clearly marked: RFP for Summit and Matterhorn Tank Repair and Maintenance The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Bid Package may be examined at the following location: Town of Payson, Town Clerk Department, 303 North Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona, 85541 All vendors interested in bidding this service shall obtain a complete bid package from the Town of Payson. Bid Packages may be obtained from the Town of Payson, Town Clerk Department, 303 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona, 85541, (928) 474-5242 ext. 240. Vendors shall comply with all federal, state and local nondiscrimination statutes in the operation, implementation and delivery of, including state and federal civil rights and disabilities laws. In particular, the Supplier shall ensure that the Town of Payson’s obligation for program, facility and service accessibility in title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act are complied with in all activities arising under this contract, and shall hold harmless the Town of Payson for any and all loss, including but not limited to damages, costs or expenses, incurred or arising from any alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act under the auspices of this contract unless resulting from an intentional or actual negligent act of the Town of Payson and its employees. Failure to comply with the nondiscrimination or accessibility requirements herein shall be construed as nonperformance and may result in termination of funding, civil action or both. Published: 06-20-2014 06-27-2014 15607: 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2014,

LEGAL NOTICES 1/2/2015; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 11/6/2014 TS No. : AZ-14-641675-CL Order No.: 733-1401074-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/12/2010 and recorded 5/26/2010 as Instrument 2010-005596, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 2/13/2015 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: Lot 224, of Payson Ranchos Unit Three, according to the Plat of Record in the Office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 349. Purported Street Address: 802 WEST BRIDLE PATH LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-36-394B Original Principal Balance: $98,928.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC C/O M&T Bank 1 Fountain Plaza Buffalo, NY 14203 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): Samuel W. Cook, Jr, an unmarried man 802 WEST BRIDLE PATH LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) -645-7711 Sales Line: 714-573-1965 Login to: www.priorityposting.com AZ-14-641675-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TS No.: AZ-14-641675-CL Dated: 11/4/2014 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: John Pascual, Assistant Secretary State of: California County of: San Diego On 11/4/2014 before me, Ashley Maxwell , a notary public, personally appeared John Pascual who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Ashley Maxwell Commission No. 2065217 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/18/2018 IDSPub #0074456 12/12/2014 12/19/2014 12/26/2014 1/2/2015 15608: 12/9, 12/12, 12/16/2014 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: SHARON N SCHAMBER QUILTS, LLC File No. L-1965240-4 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1000 N. Beeline Hwy, Suite 201, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lisa Taylor, 604 W. Frontier Street, Payson, AZ 85541. (B) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Sharon N. Schamber, (x) member, 1000 N. Beeline Hwy, Suite 201, Payson, AZ 85541. 15609: 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2014, 1/2/2015; DCS’S NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP No. JD 201300011 (Honorable Gary V. Scales) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of: XZAVIER MICHAEL RAY VIDALES d.o.b. 11-09-2002 GEOVANNI VICTORIA RAE RICH d.o.b. 07-25-2006 ANIYA ROSE MARIE LOPEZ d.o.b. 05-14-2008 Person(s) under 18 years of age. TO: MARCELINA ANGELA NAOMI SPURGEON aka RICH and JOHN DOE (a fictitious name), parents and/or guardians of the above-named children. 1. The Department of Child Safety, (DCS or the Department), by and through undersigned counsel, has filed a Motion for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship pursuant to Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules 4.1, 4.2, and 5 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure; and Rule 64, of the Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court. 2. The Court has set a Publication hearing on the 13th day of January, 2015 at 2:30 p.m., at the Gila County Superior Court, 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501, before the Honorable Gary V. Scales for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Motion. 3. You and your children are entitled to have an attorney present at the hearing. You may hire your own attorney or, if you cannot afford an attorney and want to be represented by an attorney, one may be appointed by the Court. 4. You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding. You are advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, pretrial conference, status conference or dependency adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Motion. In addition, if you fail to appear, without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in an adjudication of dependency, termination of your parental rights or the establishment of a permanent guardianship based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court. 5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Motion for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship and Notice of Hearing by submitting a written request to: SCOTT SPADAFORE, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210. The assigned case manager is Jason

LEGAL NOTICES Stein and may be reached by telephone at 928-425-3101. 6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling 928-425-3231. 7. You have the right to make a request or motion prior to any hearing that the hearing be closed to the public. DATED this__day of December, 2014. THOMAS C. HORNE Attorney General SCOTT SPADAFORE Assistant Attorney General 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/15 CNS-2695547# 15612: 12/12, 12/16, 12/19/2014 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT (SHORT FORM) 1. SENIOR TO SENIOR IN-HOME COMPANION CARE, LLC 2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: L-1711339-5 3. (X) ENTITY NAME CHANGE: NEW NAME: AFFORDABLE IN-HOME CARE, LLC (x) “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. /s/ Michael Vogler, MICHAEL VOGLER 09/03/14 (X) This is a manager-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a manager or I am signing for an entity manager named: /s/ Michael Vogler 15614: 12/12, 12/16, 12/19/2014; ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1. ENTITY NAME: Payson Youth Football & Cheer 2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS: Educational and charitable to youth teaching them good character and skills for football & cheer. 3. MEMBERS: (x) The corporation WILL NOT have members. 4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4.1 (x) Yes 5. DIRECTORS: Pamela J. Way, 22 E. Quail Hallow Dr., Payson, AZ 85541; Sundi Neese, 9029 W. Stageline Rd, Payson, AZ 85541; Rebecca Waterman, 222 E. Pine St., Payson, AZ 85541. 6. STATUTORY AGENT: Pamela J. Way, 22 E. Quail Hollow Dr., Payson, AZ 85541. 7. REQUIRED: you must complete and submit with the Articles a Certificate of Disclosure. The Articles will be rejected if the Certificate of Disclosure is not simultaneously submitted. FILED 8. INCORPORATORS: Pamela J. Way, 22 E. Quail Hollow Dr., Payson, AZ 85541; By checking (x) I ACCEPT, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. /s/ Pamela J. Way; Pamela J. Way. Signing for an Entity; (x) Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and its name is: Payson Youth Football & Cheer. 15615: 12/12, 12/16, 12/19/2014 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: LKS TRUCKING, LLC File No. L-1965444-3 II. The address of the known place of business is: 407 East McKamey Street, Payson, AZ 85541. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 17470 N. Pacesedtter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. (A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Loren Karl Sepala, (x) member, (x) manager, 407 East McKamey Street, Payson, AZ 85541; Geraldine M. Seppala, (x) manager, 407 East McKamey Street, Payson, AZ 85541. 15616: 12/12, 12/16, 12/19/2014 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: C AND B, LLC File No. L-1968052-3 II. The address of the known place of business is: 3423 N. Whispering Pine Rd., Pine, AZ 85544. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lorie Dee Stodghill, 3423 N. Whispering Pine Rd., Pine, AZ 85544. (A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Lorie Dee Stodghill, (x) member, (x) manager, 3423 N. Whispering Pine Rd., Pine, AZ 85544; Travis Stodghill, (x) member, 3423 N. Whispering Pine Rd., Pine, AZ 85544.

15617: 12/12, 12/16, 12/19/2014 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR-PROFIT or PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 1. ENTITY TYPE (x) FOR-PROFIT (BUSINESS) CORPORATION 2. ENTITY NAME: YOUNG REALTY PARTNERS, INC.; File No. 1967249-0 3. PROFESSIONAL C O R P O RATION SERVICES: N/A 4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS: Real Estate sales and leasing. 5. SHARES: Common class; total: 50 and preferred class; total: 50 6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? (No). 6.2 48959 N. Highway 288, Young, AZ 85554, USA. 7. DIRECTORS: Renee Ann Zeising, 48959 N. Highway 288, Young, AZ 85554; Ronald David Wilson, 49864 N. Highway 288, Young, AZ 85554; Melinda Kristen Heairet-Zeising, c/o Vial Fotheringham, LLP; 2333 W. University Dr., Suite C103, Tempe, AZ 85281. 8. STATUTORY AGENT: Renee Ann Zeising, 48959 N. Hwy 288, Young, AZ 85554. 9. REQUIRED: Certificate of Disclosure has been completed and submitted. 10. INCORPORATORS: Renee Ann Zeising, PO Box 297, 48959 N. Highway 288, Young, AZ 85554. (x) “I ACCEPT” and acknowledge under penalty or perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. /s/Renee Ann Zeising, Renee Ann Zeising, Dec. 9, 2014. Signing for and entity (x) Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and its name is: Young Realty Partners, Inc.

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Senior Terena Ward, shown here in practice, pulled down five rebounds in Tuesday’s loss at Camp Verde. The game opened the power points schedule for the Longhorns, who host Fountain Hills today at 6 p.m.

Camp Verde disrupts Payson’s offense From page 1B pick up the slack in the post with Arissa Paulson absent on day two. “Cori really stepped up, especially without Arissa there,” he said. “She had a really good tournament.” Horns fall at Camp Verde

The Longhorns saw their first Division 3 foe in their first power points game, a 47-27 loss at Camp Verde on Tuesday. Center Mariah Daniels led all scorers with 21 points for the Cowboys and she was a big part of double-team of Arissa Paulson that limited the Longhorns’ big offensive weapon to 0 of 9 shooting from the field and just three points. “I think the biggest thing is they doubled Arissa the entire game, which really brought us out of our game,” Huff said. “They had a post girl that gave Arissa pretty much everything she could handle and they had shooters around her. Arissa was dealing with two or three girls all night.” With Paulson neutralized, the Longhorns had opportunities from the perimeter but just couldn’t find the basket. The

guards were getting really good shots, so that was a positive, but we didn’t shoot well,” the coach said. “I’d say we shot under 25 percent — nothing was falling.” Although she struggled offensively, Paulson did grab 11 of the Longhorns’ 38 rebounds. Barnett and Terena Ward both had five boards and Sara Novack, Rachel Knauer and Rylee Chapman had four each. The coach said he was proud that his players kept battling until the end. “I think the biggest thing is they didn’t give up, which is huge, especially when the lead inched up towards 30. They kept fighting, which is a good sign for future games.” The Horns were scheduled to return to the road to take on yet another Division 2 team at Cottonwood Mingus on Thursday, before opening the home schedule against Division 3 Fountain Hills today at 6 o’clock. “After six games away, it’ll be nice to be on our home court for once,” Huff said. PHS also plays at Wilson Dome as part of a doubleheader with the boys at 6 p.m. Monday against Division 4 Heber Mogollon.

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