Everything’s Just Duckie Hundreds of people showed up on Saturday to watch the Racin’ in Payson Rubber Duck Race of 2016, sponsored by the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce to raise money for children’s charities in the region. The event raised about $2,000, not counting the prize money for the duck that finished first. One of the 4,000 ducks had a million-dollar insurance policy if it crossed the finish line 40th, propelled by Payson Fire Department hose blasts. Check out Friday’s Roundup for more details of the great duck race of 2016.
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Alliance reopens stalled university talks ASU turns back toward Payson after campus plan flops in Mesa
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After a pause in negotiations, the Rim Country Educational Alliance has resumed its effort to convince Arizona State University to operate a university campus in Payson. Gary Cordell, Rim Country Educational Foundation president, said at the Star Valley council meeting last week that negotiations stalled during the summer as ASU was focused on efforts to build a campus in downtown Mesa. Mesa voters in November rejected a city sales-tax hike that would have helped fund the project, so ASU has since scrapped plans to build there. The Mesa measure would have boosted the city’s sales tax by nearly half a cent. This would generate about $38 million annually, with $23 million for more police officers and firefighters and $15 million for higher education projects -—
• See Payson university, page 9
Star Valley councilor dies Paty Henderson leaves void
This is the architect’s conceptual design of a sought after university campus in Payson. Negotiations with ASU have resumed, after the failure of another plan to build a 200,000-square-foot, 15-acre campus in Mesa.
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Election nightmares by
Teresa McQuerrey
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Michele Nelson
roundup staff reporter
When Bob Horne heard that a friend’s 5-year-old daughter could not sleep because of the presidential election, he’d had enough. “That a child could lose sleep and be fearful with the potential results of an election — that’s fine in a totalitarian country. But here? It upset me terribly,” said Horne, of the Rim Country Literacy Program. “Nadia” kept hearing from her fellow kindergarten classmates that she would be deported if Trump won the election. Her mother said she would come home from school every day in tears, upset because of what she heard. But Nadia is a U.S. citizen, “All day my husband along with all her siblings. says it is no problem. But that didn’t matter to her classmates. ‘Don’t scare the children. “I once dreamed I was sitting in Stay quiet — don’t say a door and they were going to shut it on me,” said Nadia — taking a anything.’” moment to look up from her coloring book to talk about the dream. Mother of child bullied at school Her mother said the dreams came between the pressure at school and watching the presidential election. Then election night brought Nadia’s worst fears to reality. She and her mother stayed up watching the results while the rest of the family went to bed. At 1 a.m., the family awoke to hear Nadia sobbing. Her mother didn’t want to mention her daughter’s fears to school officials and her husband tried to downplay the issue. “All day my husband says it is no problem,” she said. “He said, ‘Don’t scare the children. Stay quiet — don’t say anything.’” Horne agreed that the Hispanic community avoids bringing up difficulties to authorities. He recounted his experience teaching along the Texas-
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Star Valley council member Paty Henderson died unexpectedly after a brief illness.
Star Valley Town Councilor Paty Henderson died Thursday, Dec. 8. According to Town Manager Tim Grier, Mrs. Henderson had recently been ill with a cold, but had called into town hall earlier on Thursday and said she was feeling better. On Dec. 6, the council elected her vice mayor. Grier said everyone is still reeling from the loss. Henderson had served on the Star Valley Town Council for about six years. She last sought and won re-election in 2014. At the time of the election, Henderson said, “The Town of Star Valley is one of very few in the state that is on a sound financial footing. As a fiscal conservative, I would like to see that status remain in place. More importantly, the people of Star Valley deserve representation that takes their view into account. I may sit on the council, but I work for the people.” Grier said while no formal decision has been made regarding filling the vacancy on the council created by Henderson’s death, he expects the seat will
• See Star Valley, page 9
Payson Police now fully staffed by
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After many years of trying, the Payson Police Department has recruited a full lineup of officers. For years, the department has been running below the number of officers the town council had authorized. The council this year cut that number by three to provide money for raises, which made it possible for the force to finally reach full staffing. The last time the department could say this was in 2001. When the PPD was offering police protection to the Town of Star Valley, it grew to an authorized force of 33 officers. However, the department never actually had that many officers on the force. That has allowed the department to run consistently under budget ever since the recession. When Star Valley decided to contract with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office for police protection, Payson dropped its number of authorized positions to 30 officers, said Police Chief Don Engler. Again, the department never actually had that many officers.
• See Bullying after the election, page 3
• See Payson Police, page 5
Payson Police Chief Don Engler says the department is now staffed for 27 officers — with the final two currently in the Police Academy.
Movie producer urges students to sacrifice for dreams by
Michele Nelson
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Computer instructor Bud Evans could. Evans invited producer John Kelly to PHS to speak to the students about his life and career. Kelly urged the kids in the theater, FBLA, DECA and culinary arts Career Technical Education classes to follow their dreams — no matter the odds. The producer has helped turn such Hollywood hits as “Deadpool” and “Divergent” into box office blockbusters. “We all have different passions,” said Kelly. “Success shouldn’t be based on money. It
should be based on what inspires and drives you.” Kelly readily admits he was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth — nor did he shine as a student. He went to school in Glendale, Ariz. His mother was single and struggled financially. His classmates mostly came from Hispanic backgrounds. “When I went to Glendale High School, it was a low-income area,” said Kelly. “No one came to our high school to talk about the realities of success.” Kelly said he struggled in high school. He failed algebra, but he
loved telling stories. He credits his teachers with both inspiring and challenging him to stick to his love of telling stories through film and theater. “Most of my drama teachers encouraged me,” he said, “(but) one teacher bet me in front of my class that I would never be famous. I think she’s dead now.” Kelly said it took hard work and commitment to get where he’s at today. When he went to ASU, he decided to really apply himself. He worked on one small
• See Hollywood, page 3
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Film producer John Kelly visited Payson High School and spoke to CTE students.
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It was an unexpected diagnosis. In September, Payson resident Don McDaniel learned he had oral cancer. Thus began a rigorous round of daily chemotherapy and radiation treatments, leaving his mouth so badly blistered he can’t eat. On Dec. 3, Don and his wife Pam McDaniel got an unexpected gift. Thanks to the donations from police and residents during the annual Beards on Patrol fund-raiser, the McDaniels received a check for $5,400. Pam said they were shocked when they were handed the check at the Payson Police Department, especially since their son, Jacob Lee, an officer with the PPD had tricked them into coming to receive it. “We are beyond grateful,” she said crying on the phone. “The devotion of our police department and this town, we are just so grateful.”
Last year was the first time the PPD participated in Beards on Patrol, which officer Justin Deaton thought offered a fun way to help someone in need in the community. For the month of November, the normally clean-shaven officers grew their beards out. Throughout the month, officers collected donations. All of the money collected is given to someone battling cancer. As November ended, Deaton asked officers who they should donate the money to this year. Lee was reluctant to disclose his father was batting cancer, much less nominate his father to receive the money, Pam said. He told Deaton his dad had been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer. After a routine doctor’s appointment, the family learned that Don, 56, had cancer. Don had always had large tonsils. He had a biopsy in 2015, but it came back clean. When he went to the doctor
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Mayor-elect urges better marketing by
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Mayor-elect Craig Swart wood wants to see Payson become more than a drivethrough community. Speaking at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 6, Swartwood said several projects he hopes to implement during his two-year tenure should bring more tourists to town and bolster sales tax dollars. Boosting sales tax dollars will give the town the money it needs to fix the crumbling roads, fill potholes and give officers raises. One of those projects centers on boosting the town’s marketing through the alreadylaunched Adventure Where We Live, a marketing campaign that encourages residents to get out and enjoy all that Rim Country has to offer, including its shops and trails, and attract visitors to the area. To capitalize on this, Swartwood is helping launch Passport. This offers a fun way to get visitors to not only visit the region’s top attractions, but stop by local businesses as well. The project will start with a printed book with information on about 50 regional attractions, like Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, the Bearfoot Trail in Pine, Tonto Creek, Green Valley Park or the Historical Society museum. Each attraction will be
Payson Mayor-elect Craig Swartwood has been giving speeches discussing ideas to promote Payson. That includes a new Passport program, so people who visit key attractions and local businesses can be entered in drawings for valuable prizes. sponsored by a local business. Visitors can then scan a barcode at the location with their cellphone — as well as scanning a barcode at the sponsoring business. Each scan will enable the person to enter a drawing for thousands of dollars in prizes. The Payson Roundup will enlist the business sponsors and produce the book with information about the destinations and directions for getting there.
Part of the money raised through Passport will go toward public art, said Swartwood, who decried the town’s use of an unsightly orange electronic construction sign to advertise events in town. Swartwood said several people have stepped up to help the town secure a proper electronic sign at the entrance of town. In the meantime, Swartwood said the town should do a better job changing out the event banners that run across the
Beeline Highway. Swartwood would also like to see signage added to the street lights, such as those already used during Camp Tontozona, to advertise events like the Rodeo. Starting March 1, video advertisements about living in Payson will run in some Valley Harkins movie theaters. On Main Street, Swartwood is open to re-branding it Old Town and re-working the flow of traffic. Swartwood said one idea is taking it from a two-lane road with a center turn lane and making it a two-lane road and using what would then be an open lane for parallel parking. Swartwood is also open to offering incentives to builders who put site built homes in the area instead of manufactured homes and waiving fees for new business buildings. Swartwood said he is perusing “doable ideas.” While it would be great if the community had a recreation center, he said it is not feasible at this time. Rec centers generally cost more to operate than they generate. With just $300,000 in reserves, the town can’t afford a rec center. He said the town would need to build up its reserves to a $3 million to $4 million surplus before he would consider a recreation center. He does support the idea of covering the event center as that may bring more events to town and thus raise sales tax revenue. Swartwood will be sworn in as mayor Thursday, Dec. 15.
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Hollywood producer inspires students From page 1 project after another, making pennies on the dollar compared to his friends who worked for businesses. “It was hard to watch all my friends buying homes ... while I was making $600 to $700 a week in Hollywood,” he said. “Now I probably make 10 times what they made.” Kelly said his friends don’t hold his success against him. In fact, they love that he made it doing what he loves. “They all love that I followed my dreams,” he said. Looking out over the classroom full of students, Kelly said if they have any interest in getting into movies, it’s completely possible. Kelly suggested finding people to talk to, ask questions and take entry-level jobs to see if they like the industry. “If you’d like to break into the business and you don’t know where, you come in as a production assistant,” said Kelly. “You make $100 per day. You find out, do you like electric (tech), costumes, camera or makeup?”
For those aspiring actors in the audience, Kelly has some interesting advice — go to Atlanta, Ga. He said the state has passed all sorts of incentives for making the state attractive to movie producers. They are always looking for actors to play bit parts and background. “If you really want to be a actor — go to Atlanta — get more jobs and work,” said Kelly. “Take a good picture of yourself. They want to know who you are. If they want a long, tall guy and if you can deliver a line and you can do the job — they’ll hire you.” For those students interested in film editing jobs, Kelly suggested contacting the Motion Picture Editing Guild. “Write them letters,” he said. Kelly said he often comes back to Arizona to catch up with school chums and to speak at high schools around the state. Looking out at the room full of students, he said one of his most rewarding activities included inspiring the next generation of storytellers and dreamers to consider working in the film business. “My greatest joy? Talking to you,” said
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Bullying after election frightens children From page 1 Mexico border where he learned about the culture. “We had to build a ParentTeacher Organization,” he said. “The school was seen as a government agency.” That kept the parents in Horne’s district from feeling comfortable joining the PTO. Finally, Horne decided to visit the Hispanic families in their homes. It made all the difference in the world. “They made me a meal ... (then) they started coming
to the school meetings,” said Horne. To help break through those barriers, Horne convinced Nadia and some of her siblings to share their stories about the fears the campaign inspired — and the way it has emboldened some students to start bullying others. Nadia’s two sisters, good students with good grades and who volunteer at school, said in some ways the post-election period has been worse than the election itself. At RCMS, Emma (not her real name) said the bullying
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• Dec. 13, 1621: The first Ameri can fur exports leave for England aboard the Fortune, only to be stolen by the French. The colonists later traded with Native Americans, exchanging corn for beaver skins, which were in turn sold in England. • Dec. 14, 1799: The first U.S. president, George Washington, dies at his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. Two days earlier, he’d ridden out into freezing sleet and later refused to change out of his wet clothes. The next day he developed a severe respiratory infection. • Dec. 12, 1989: Leona Helmsley, nicknamed the “Queen of Mean” by the press, receives a four-year prison sentence, 750 hours of community service and a $7.1 million taxfraud fine in New York. Helmsley had once quipped that “only the little people pay taxes.”
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Albert Schweitzer We have lost Paty Henderson, one of the good-hearted, hard-working members of the beloved community, who gave her time so freely in service of others. She spent the last six years on the Star Valley Town Council, sitting through the long meetings, making the difficult decisions, dealing with the frustrations and joys of leadership in this community. She wasn’t feeling well — thought she was getting better — then died abruptly, to the surprise and dismay of those who knew her. She came from a family accustomed to serving the community. Her father was a county supervisor. Her son is a wildlands firefighter, her daughter in the Air Force. Of course, their loss dwarfs any grief we may feel — but we hope these words and the knowledge of the good she has done will offer some solace. We have lost others who deserve equal praise — whose passing we neglected to celebrate here. Chief among them was Ed Blair, a longtime Payson councilor and minister, who also spent many hours in selfless dedication to his fellow citizens. He served many terms, a cheerful, kind presence on the council, who never criticized and never hesitated to help. He spent countless hours at community functions and many more puzzling over the agenda and the endlessly arcane government reports and issues. They served us well and faithfully — and we shall miss them. But we know that they also understood the joy of service and the responsibility we each must shoulder to work for the common good if we are to pass along intact this flawed and striving republic to our children and our children’s children. We each have such a brief span here, among the canyons and the billowing clouds, among the heroes and the lost souls. We all seek meaning and purpose. Ed and Paty found that meaning in the time and thought they lavished on their fellow citizens. We can only hope to do as much, in the time allotted to us.
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is true especially if the larger company or companies purchase numerous companies All eyes seem to be focused on the over a short period of time. Another major issue, is the commissionCorporation commissioners and their supers fail to close the problematic loop of conposed sell out to APS or its parent Pinnacle tinued development of small, under-capitalWest. At the same time, taking a back seat ized companies going forward. This concern with the media is another huge water/wasteinadvertently perpetuates the initiation of water issue. hardships on ratepayers of the larger water The commissioners have come up with a and wastewater companies engaged in the plan to theoretically solve the ongoing prob- purchase scheme across the state. lem of a large number of small, underfunded To properly move forward with a susand underperforming water and tainable solution workable by all wastewater companies that have involved stakeholders, the complagued the state’s ratepayers’ mission has to complete and close ability to receive a consistent and the loopholes which will include a satisfactory supply of water and/ more feasible restricted (premium or wastewater. pay) transaction base, along with The problem is the “plan” falls legislation to close the opportushort from solving the “ongoing” nity for continued development problems. Currently the “plan” of these small (too small) compaonly targets one company and the nies, which are not initially tied majority of its ratepayers with the to an existing utility. The commisGreg Eisert burden of subsidizing the comsion would also have to order all missioners’ current solution. water/wastewater class A B & C The commissioners rightfully have set up companies with multiple districts to consola Small Water System Ombudsman Office idate their districts to form a single-point to assist the State’s Class D & E water and price scheme. wastewater companies with various proIn its exuberance to initiate interest by cesses, financing and planning issues. the larger companies to begin down the path The commissioners have also made it of purchasing, the commissioners seem to clear that their expectation is for the larger be promoting the concept of consolidating A B & C water and wastewater companies ratepayer districts within companies into to purchase a number of these smaller (D & a single-point price scheme by ratepayer E) companies. Such purchases would begin classification. This is problematic in that the the process of re-organizing and updating effect will be to punitively place the burden infrastructures to appropriately service the of large cost shifts from the smaller developratepayers of the small underperforming ment/communities to the larger lower cost companies to satisfactory levels. areas. This will be further exacerbated on a Of course, such purchases would be like- perpetual basis unless the above mentioned ly to transpire at a premium. There are loop is closed. Without solving the contincurrently no provisions requiring a sale of ued ability to develop small non-contiguous one of these companies to not exceed their systems the re-configured larger utilities current infrastructure value, regardless of would continue down the path of incentivtheir ability to properly service the custom- ized purchases, which would provide their er. Therefore, the purchasing company may ratepayers with burdensome cost shifts in pay well beyond the true value of the smaller perpetuity. Some subsidy to help our neighbors is commendable. Unbridled subsidy is underperforming company. The commission has set up incentives something else! Another interesting tidbit is how quiet available for the possible purchasing company to act as enticements. The problem RUCO has been regarding these issues. is, prior to the large infusion of cost to get RUCO is championed by the governor to the infrastructure up to speed, along with be “the protector of the ratepayer.” RUCO paying a premium for the troubled compa- has been the defender of the steadfast “cost ny, a huge cost burden would shift to the causer” principle of ratemaking. So far, ratepayers of the purchasing company. This all we have heard is “silence” concerning by
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Help students We hope you took note of the story in today’s paper about Gila Community College’s search for a new board member. After loyal service to the district, Board Member John Zilich is stepping down. Unfortunately, no one filed to run for the seat he vacated. We honor John for his service to GCC — and to many other community groups and organizations. His common-sense approach to the board will be sorely missed — especially if no one with equal dedication to the community and to our students steps forward. Make no mistake, Gila Community College remains vital to this community — but it faces serious challenges. The community college provides a vital and affordable path to a college degree for Payson students, many of whom come from families of modest means who can’t afford the now hefty price of four years at one of the three state universities. In addition, community colleges can play an essential role in vocational and workforce training programs. Just witness the success of the nursing and firefighting programs now at GCC. But as a provisional college without its own accreditation, GCC faces crucial decisions about the future. Should the college accept the status quo, with limited control over programs and very little state aid? Should the college pursue the potentially expensive option of independence? Or should the board seek some other, creative solution — like a full merger with another rural community college district? In addition, what sort of relationship should GCC seek with a Payson-based university, should the long effort to recruit a four-year school succeed? Finally, how can GCC deepen and build on the close relationship with Payson High School, given the wonderful opportunity presented by the Aspire Arizona Foundation’s support of dual enrollment classes. The college urgently needs committed board members willing to do the hard work to secure the educational future of Rim Country. If you’re interested, contact the Gila County Superintendent of Schools office and submit an application for the open seat.
this supposed move toward a socialized, highly subsidized base marketing system. Sometimes, silence is “not” golden. We need our champion to continue standing strong against such a shift. Currently, the commission has only ordered EPCOR Water to establish a scenario to consolidate all its districts. This program, if put into effect, would cause a cost shift from its largest group of ratepayers (45 percent), to the tune of an 85 percent rate increase for the benefit of the rest, of up to a 47 percent rate reduction. This changes the formulation of ratemaking from a costbased structure to a socialized, marketing, single-point pricing scheme — great for the acquiring utility, bad for the ratepayer in general. The commission has also ordered EPCOR Water to file another rate case no later than 2018 (EPCOR plans to file in 2017) and must include an analysis for consolidation of its water districts. Such a consolidation would cause 36 percent of the ratepayers with the lowest median incomes ($36K – $46K) to subsidize the ratepayer base with the highest median incomes ($50K – $126K). It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure what’s coming down the tracks. It’s akin to socialized medicine with the potential to be worse. For more than 100 years, cost-of-service regulation has been the fundamental basis for setting rates for regulated utilities. The premise being that the government must assert the right to oversee the prices charged to ensure that those services were/ are provided to the public in a reasonable manner. The other component of ratemaking is rate design. The rate design for each district rate class should reflect the costs and revenue requirements identified in the cost-of-service study as closely as possible. Subsidies should be avoided, and at least should be limited and transparent. Forcing the move from the current, historically proven system to a single-point marketing structure greatly exceeds any positive potentials for most customers. If the scheme works for the current EPCOR case, you can be assured it won’t be long before you will be next on the list. Greg Eisert is director and chairman of government affairs for the Sun City Home Owners Association.
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Teens waste taxpayers’ money demonstrating during school hours Editor: Like the editor of the Roundup, I too am “excited when teenagers care enough about their country and their fellow citizens to demonstrate about anything.” (Editor’s note following my letter “Get back to school” Nov. 18.) I am also excited when teenagers are responsible enough to do their demonstrating on their own dime instead of the taxpayers’. We, the people are paying for their education, and they clearly are not yet mature enough to understand that nothing in this
life is free, including their education. Further, given the fact that public education is no longer teaching American government, civics or social studies in any meaningful way, these kids have practically zero understanding of the United States Constitution and the fact that our government is bound by the limitations imposed by that document. They are unaware the recent election of Donald J. Trump happened because the people are darned sick and tired of our government ignoring the supreme law of the land that created it and delegated to it the only lawful authority it has. It seems to be the province of the liberals who have supported this diversion from the fundamental principles of our nation was founded to preserve and protect to focus
on one element of an opposing argument and take it to the extreme of absurdity. Of course no one needs to die gallantly before they can demonstrate for what they believe in. But they should demonstrate maturity and some level of understanding of principles of life and liberty before they go wasting taxpayer money demonstrating about something they know absolutely nothing about. The U.S. Constitution protects their right to make their own way in this world without interference from government. It does not authorize bailing them out for bad lifestyle decisions and it does not authorize robbing them blind to pay for unauthorized expenditures like government health care or welfare or bailing out businesses that are “too big to fail.” It does not authorize socialism. Donald L. Cline
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Community college needs new board member by
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Gila Community College board member John Zilisch’s term will end on Dec. 31.
Problem is, no one ran to fill his seat. So, the Gila County Superintendent’s Office has put out a request for anyone in the GCC District 1 voting area interested in the job to throw
his or her hat in the ring. Outgoing board member Zilisch has a long history of volunteerism during his 15 years in Rim Country. He volunteers for Payson Helping Payson, served on the Gila County Community Action Program and served the governing board of his church. To top all that off, Zilisch volunteered to help organize the Rim Country Classic Auto Club’s Beeline Cruise-In Car Show. Zilisch joined the GCC board in early 2014 after a nine-month search to replace former board member Tom Loeffler. He then ran for another two-year term. Zilisch had an interest in education, particularly in education geared toward on-thejob training. During Zilisch’s tenure, GCC started up the cosmetology program that has already graduated students who now work in the commu-
nity. Both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees are in education, which served him well during part of his 35-year career with Caterpillar as the director and facility manager of Caterpillar Training Schools. The other jobs he held during his career with Caterpillar exposed him to working with budgets — a big interest he held while working on the GCC board. The recently elected Gila County Superintendent Roy Sandoval will get his feet wet appointing the new board member after a search and interview process. The deadline for seeking this position is Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. In addition to the voting district requirement, a candidate for the GCC board: • Cannot be employed by the district, nor can their spouse. • Cannot be a member of
any other school district governing board. • Cannot have any members of the immediate family who currently reside with them (or have resided in their home within the last four years) who are members of the governing board. For more information about the governing board application process, please contact Christine Lopez or Roy Sandoval in the Gila County Superintendent’s office at 928402-8784 (Globe) or 928-4725371 (Payson). Applications are available at the Gila County Schools Office at the courthouse in Globe, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at www.gilacountyesa.org. Gila Community College District 1 boundaries include most of northern Gila County.
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True meaning of Christmas The Salvation Army bell ringers are collecting donations all over town for the needy, embodying the admonition: “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat. I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink. I was a stranger, and ye took me in.” But this year the Salvation Army faces a serious shortage of people willing to serve as bell ringers in two-hour shifts — especially the week of Christmas, from Dec. 19 to Dec. 24. If you’re interested in volunteering, call John at 928-595-0517.
Then during the last budget year, the town took the money it would have paid to hire three officers and instead gave a raise to every working officer, excluding the chief and lieutenant. That means the department is now allowed to hire 27 officers. As of Nov. 28, the PPD is considered fully staffed with the authorized budgetary police officer positions for budget year 2015/2016. Three of those 27 officers are still in the police academy, with one joining patrol soon. New officers go through four months of training at the academy and then spend three months doing field training until they are sent out on patrol solo. Engler said the addition-
al officers would mean larger squads and less overtime. With fewer officers, the department has had to have many shifts covered by just a sergeant and an officer. With more officers, Payson can have three officers on and a sergeant. On any given day, the PPD responds to 50-60 calls. Recently, dispatchers took 95 calls and officers made 12 arrests in a 24-hour period. The eight officers working that day each took roughly 12 calls. Engler praised the hiring committee, led by Sgt. Jason Hazelo with members Det. Michael Hansen; Celena Ortiz, executive administrative assistant; Alison Murphy, communications supervisor; and officers Nicholas Bogatko and Jesse Davies. “Their efforts and enormous
amount of time required to first and foremost recruit the proper applicants, conduct the screening of the applicants and testing of the applicants is greatly appreciated and has led to this successful accomplishment,” he said. “Again, this is a tremendous accomplishment and the efforts of the hiring committee are greatly appreciated.” Officer advancement On November 23, Sgt. Jason Hazelo completed a Masters of Science in leadership at Grand Canyon University. Hazelo specialized in organizational leadership and graduated with a near perfect grade point average. Hazelo plans to use his education in leadership by furthering his professional growth with the department and in his personal life, Engler said.
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Creating harmony with health and education December is the perfect time of the year to reflect upon and celebrate the complementary relationships in our community. It’s been proven that communities that understand the benefits of integrating health and education realize a positive outcome… on a variety of levels. Some may consider health as a “source of well-being” — of an individual person, a team and even a town. Each attains a level of well-being that contributes to their personal success, which in turn contributes to the success of the community in which they live. There are many elements that impact communities: nutritious and affordable food, disease prevention, stable workforce and economy, visionary leaders, effective teachers, engaged parents. The MHA Foundation (MHAF) and Aspire Arizona Foundation (AAF) have made a commitment to excellence and have an expectation of creating winners. Two programs that have used the model combining health and education are the Human Health Career Scholarship and the Dual Credit Program. Human Health Care Scholarships For decades MHAF (and its predecessor Mogollon Health Alliance) has awarded Human Health Career scholarships each year. While the amount varied in the earlier years, for more than a decade MHAF (and its predecessor Mogollon Health Alliance) has awarded $20,000 in Human Health Career scholarships each year. Individuals currently attending school and/or working in northern Gila County, or whose parents, grandparents or legal guardian reside in Gila County, may apply to begin or continue their education. Course studies must lead to a human healthcare related career including, but not limited to
laboratory, physical therapy, nursing, radiology, pharmacy, medicine, behavior health and dental. Applications are accepted January through March each year. Applications must be received in the MHAF office no later than March 31, 2017. The Scholarship Committee oversees the awarding of the annual MHAF Auxiliary Scholarships in an amount set by the MHAF Budget Committee. The Scholarship Chairman notifies all applicants of their scholarship status by the end of April. Scholarship funds are applied directly to the cost of tuition, books and mandatory course fees. Generally, the scholarship funds are mailed directly to the institution where the recipient will be enrolling on or after July 1, 2017. Different procedures are in place with Gila Community College. The selection process for scholarships is based on three elements: academic achievement and/or work experience, reference referrals and financial need. The most popular course studies are nursing and CNA’s (certified nursing assistants). Our thanks to Gila Community College Nursing Education Program and Banner Payson Medical Center, for training and educating many locally trained nurses who have been hired to serve in our community. For specific information on how to apply, visit www.mhafoundation.com/ application or call MHAF at 928-4722588. Aspire Arizona Foundation – Dual Credit Program In a rural town, the community plays a significant role in the aspirations of its youth. In a rural town, many times its schools are significant gathering places for the community. Are you aware, at the beginning of the 2016-17 school year, (AAF) focused its efforts on students at Payson High School (PHS)?
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High drug prices not all reflected in revenues Peter J. Pitts When Christie Tucker’s son Preston was diagnosed with diabetes, his insulin prescription cost just $40. Now, two years later, Christie is paying $650 for a six-week supply of the medicine. Many people reflexively blame drug companies for Christie’s dilemma. But the firms producing Preston’s insulin aren’t making more money. Insulin list prices are going up, but net prices — the money drug firms actually receive — are falling sharply. The extra cash is instead landing in the pockets of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Pharmacy benefit managers act as middlemen between drug companies and patients, pharmacists, and insurers. They determine which medicines are covered, and at what co-pay or co-insurance level, for 210 million Americans’ health plans. They’re abusing this role to rake in enormous profits — at the expense of patients’ health. The gatekeeper role gives PBMs enormous bargaining power to buy medicines in bulk. Just three PBMs dominate 70 percent of the market, and pharmaceutical companies know they will not be able to access millions of patients unless they accommodate the demands of PBMs. With that disproportionate negotiating power, PBMs coerce pharmaceutical companies into offering substantial discounts and rebates. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this hard-ball strategy. In theory, PBMs do patients a great service by securing lower drug prices. The problem is that, in practice, PBMs rarely pass the rebates they wrench away from drug companies along to pharmacies, insurers, or patients. PBMs instead hoard the cash. Express Scripts, the nation’s largest PBM — which boasted a market cap of $43 billion in by
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post-secondary degree. A “winning community attitude” can inspire the aspirations of our youth. There are 99 Aspire students in the first semester of the 2016-17 school year. A celebration is scheduled for mid-January 2017 to recognize their accomplishments. Visit www.aspirearizona.org to learn how students can take advantage of this opportunity. As a 501.c.3 organization, tax-deductible donations are welcome.
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early November — has increased its profit per adjusted prescription 500 percent since 2003. Disturbingly, PBMs are maximizing their negotiating leverage, and thus their rebates, by refusing to cover dozens of lifesaving drugs. Combined, the top two PBMs in the country deny coverage to 239 medicines. When PBMs decrease coverage, patients suffer. Consider the plight of the 400,000 Americans with multiple sclerosis, a neurological disease that causes pain, fatigue, and a loss of muscle control. CVS Health, the nation’s second-largest PBM, excludes three top multiple sclerosis treatments in order to pressure the makers of other treatments into giving steeper discounts. That’s dangerous for MS patients whose doctors purposely prescribed one of those three treatments to help them manage their disease. When drugs aren’t covered by a PBMdetermined insurance plan, many patients give up and stop taking the medications, rather than appeal for an exemption. One study, examining 60,000 Americans, found that when PBMs excluded drugs, almost half of patients simply stopped taking those medicines. Patients who fail to take the medications their doctors prescribe often develop complications, ending up in the emergency room or hospital. That drives up overall healthcare costs by billions of dollars annually. Grimly, non-adherence causes 125,000 deaths every year. Pharmacy benefit managers are supposed to negotiate big rebates on drug prices. And they do. But they’re pocketing the cash instead of passing discounts along to patients. When patients across the nation either can’t access lifesaving drugs, or must shell out a fortune to do so, it’s time to ask: who exactly benefits from pharmacy benefit managers?
reduced price, which can shorten the amount of time and reduce the cost to complete a degree. AAF has invested $15,150 in tuition support, from local donations, for the first semester Aspire students. Benjamin Franklin once said that, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Just 45 percent of Payson graduates continue to college and only 20 percent earn a degree. The Center for the Future of Arizona predicts that by 2020 over 68 percent of all jobs in Arizona will require a
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Internet ‘news’ that tequila is healthy a hoax Under the category of fake news Health reported that in the Mexican — a video floated by on my Facebook mouse study between the effects of feed, “A single shot of tequila a day sucrose (common table sugar) and fructans — fructans was the clear has some surprising health benefits.” Instantly my skepticism peaked. I winner. The mice in the study did not gain thought — must be fake news — only health benefit of tequila I could think as much weight, had less glucose in their blood plasof was making a ma and improved vacation in Mexico The insulin production more lively. Healthy levels. It goes on to But the dissay, “Tequila claimer on this can actually help research is that maintain the by Michele Nelson once the fructans proper balance of turn to alcohol, the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract, assisting with sugars are now just a common carbohydrate — ethanol. The body can turn digestion and other health issues.” Whoa! I just couldn’t believe what a carb into a sugar in a heartbeat. Ha! Fact-checking at its best. this claimed. Tequila as a probiotTake that fake news. ic? What an astonishing assertion. Of OK, so what about the claim that course there were no accompanying studies ... tequila helps colitis, Crohn’s or IBS. Then the video (with lots of pictures Personally I was positive this was fake of tequila shots surrounded by limes) news. said, “Tequila encourages — insulin I found out, many credible sources production — tequila contains fruc- have quoted research done by the tans which are not digestible by the University of Guadalajara that indibody and act as fiber — which helps cate inulin (not insulin) in the agave medications (for Crohn’s, IBS and coli- plant can aid digestion and the delivtis) reach the colon.” ery of medications. At that point, I’d had it. The research showed that inulin So, tongue in cheek, I Googled coats the medication given to sufferers “tequila health benefits” wondering of the digestive disorders keeping it whom I was kidding. from releasing early into the digestive To my surprise, I discovered system. This is a huge benefit because research from Mexico does indicate many of the medications for these ingredients in tequila can make a dif- digestive issues have unpleasant side ference to diabetics. effects when released early into the The agave plant, from which tequila digestive system. Oh come on! In my mind, this had to is made, contains a type of fructose that converts into long chain sugars be fake news. Well, it seems the inulin research called fructans. This type of sweetener confuses the body keeping it from is accurate, but the tequila research turning into blood sugar — the stuff is pie in the sky designed to salve the guilt of tequila lovers. that sets off diabetics. In fact, in a 2004 study, healthy nonNow, the research did say that the agave sweetener on health food store obese men taking a shot of tequila a shelves has processed out the benefi- day had an increase in glucose in the cial fructans leaving good old fructose. body. This can lead to prediabetes and The body loves to use fructose like Type II diabetes. What’s even more sad? Tequila glucose. The U.S. National Institutes of has more calories than vodka, rum or
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The health benefits of tequila may be just another fake news story, but there is no denying it is what makes the margarita a great favorite. whiskey. Sad to say, this tequila is healthy video making the Facebook rounds really has no basis in fact. It’s just another bit of fake news. So, if you prefer to sip a margarita, just do it for the fun of it. History of Agave Plant for food http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/
The Aztecs made agave into pulque a weak alcohol, as well as syrup, sugar, wine and vinegar. The Apache ate roasted agave crowns. They sometimes even ate the cooked agave leaves like artichokes. In modern times, parts of the agave plant still being eaten include the flowers, the leaves, the heart, and the sap. With the sap, if it is not used in a few hours, it begins to ferment into the
pulque alcohol or vinegar. The flowers are boiled then battered and fried. The leaves are harvested in the winter or spring when they have the most sap. They are then cut into chunks and roasted or baked. Roasted agave hearts can still be found in Mexican and Farmers Markets.
Health Start prepares moms-to-be When Lakrisha Stingley became pregnant with her first child, she did not feel prepared for the long road that lay ahead of her. At 18 and still in high school, Lakrisha was anxious. When she broke the news to her parents and older siblings, it was a difficult reality for all to accept. But Lakrisha knew she had to push forward in order to prepare to be a mother to the little person to whom she would soon give birth. Lakrisha quickly enrolled in the Teenage Parent Program (TAPP), an alternative education program for pregnant and parenting teens within the Flagstaff Unified School District. It was during her time at TAPP that Lakrisha first heard about the Health Start program offered at North Country HealthCare. Lakrisha enrolled in Health Start and began meeting with her community health worker, Keri Morrill. “When I first found out I was pregnant I was so depressed and so scared,” Lakrisha said. “Ever since I met Keri, she’s been there for me through all my ups and downs. She always listened when I needed to talk to someone outside of my family. Keri is a wonderful person.” Lakrisha and Keri met regularly and went through the Health Start curriculum. Keri coached this first-time mom through the ins and outs of pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, infant care and toddler development. Keri helped Lakrisha get connected to community resources. She would bring dolls to Lakrisha’s house and teach her how to burp a newborn and change diapers. When Lakrisha struggled with depression during her pregnancy, Keri offered a listening ear and helpful advice. In December 2011, Lakrisha gave birth to a healthy, beautiful baby girl. She worked for a short time after having her baby, but she soon realized she wanted to stay home full-time and care for her daughter. Then in 2014, she became pregnant with her second child. Once again, Keri was there to help prepare Lakrisha for life as a mom of two. And when Lakrisha had her third child last February, Keri was by Lakrisha’s side throughout the whole process. “It has been incredibly rewarding to see how much Lakrisha has grown from a teen mom to a great parent. She has learned so much,” said Morrill. “Lakrisha has made her children her one and only priority, and I am very happy to have been a part of her journey as a mom.” “Her son Larenz was born five weeks early, and it was really scary for Lakrisha. I was with her when she gave him his first bath. I was able to help her feel a little more comfortable holding her preemie because of my own personal experience,” Keri said. Now as a stay-at-home mom of two healthy baby boys and a daughter in preschool, Lakrisha is grateful for how Health Start helped prepare her to be the mother she is today. “Before I got pregnant with my daughter, I was making some bad decisions. But becoming a mom has changed my whole life for the better.
The 18th Annual Community Health & Care Fair was a great success thanks to the Sponsors, Health Providers, Community Organizations and Volunteers who so generously gave their time and expertise. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community.
My kids are my everything,” said Lakrisha. The Health Start program is a free neighborhood outreach program that works with pregnant women, new mothers and their families. The goal of Health Start is to give children and families the best chance of success through education and referrals to community resources. Families receive home visits and case management with oversight by nurses and social workers through the enrolled child’s second year of life. Community health workers like Keri represent Health Start and live within the communities they serve. Community health workers visit enrolled families and provide education, physical and emotional support and advocacy. They are highly trained on pre-natal growth and development, breastfeeding, labor and delivery, premature warning signs and infant care, nutrition during pregnancy, parent, child growth and development, car seat safety, and home safety. Pregnant women and mothers with children under age 2 can enroll if they live in a community served by Health Start. The program is offered in Flagstaff, Holbrook, Payson, Show Low, Williams and Winslow. For more information about Health Start, call 928-522-9430. About North Country HealthCare North Country HealthCare serves as the medical home for nearly 50,000 people throughout northern Arizona, 20,000 who reside in Flagstaff and the surrounding area. North Country HealthCare accepts Medicare, AHCCCS, commercial insurance and offers a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. If you are in need of a medical home, North Country has a large and diverse provider team and is always accepting new patients. For more information on the locations, programs and services, call 928522-9400 or visit northcountryhealthcare.org.
Professionals • Banner Home Health ~ Balance Assessment • Banner Payson Medical Center ~ Ask the Doc ~ Ask the Pharmacist • Banner Payson Medical Center/Gila Community College Nurses ~ Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, O2 Saturation • Banner Recruitment/Rim Country Health ~ Job Fair • Dr. Anderson ~ Dental Screening • Dr. Munoz ~ Aneurysm Screening • Gabbert Chiropractic ~ Chiropractic Screening • Gila County Health ~ Eat For Your Health • Hospice Compassus ~ Heart/Lung Screening • IMS Cardiology ~ EKG/ABI Screening • Lions ~ Vision Screening • Miracle Ear ~ Ear Canal Inspection • New Leaf Dermatology ~ Skin Cancer Screening • Payson Christian Clinic ~ Foot & Breast Exams • Payson Fire Dept. ~ mhaXwell/Fire Dept. • Payson Masonic Lodge #70 ~ Child & Senior ID • Rim Country Health ~ Myofascial Release, Height/Weight/BMI/Senior Fitness • Sonora Quest ~ Blood Draws • Walgreens ~ Vaccines & Vaccine Assessment
• Aspire Arizona Foundation • Banner Alzheimer’s Institute • Banner High Country Seniors • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center • Banner Medical Group • Banner Payson Medical Center • Banner Sports Medicine & Concussion Group • CASA of Gila County • Gila County Community Action Program • Gila County Health – Nursing Department • Gila County Health – Teen Pregnancy Prevention • Gila County Substance Prevention Coalition • Healthy Perspectives • Integricare • Jaimee’s Plexus • NAMI of Payson • NARFE • National Ovarian Cancer Coalition • North Country HealthCare • Payson AZ Stake Relief Society • Payson Care Center • Payson Dermatology • Payson Health & Wellness • Payson Premier Dental • Payson Senior Center • PHI • Relay 4 Life Community Organizations & Volunteers • Safeway • Accentcare • Southwest Behavioral Health Services • Air Methods/Native Air • Southwest Mobility • Alta Vista Senior Living • Time Out • Arbonne • Walgreens • Arizona Care Hospice • Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation Special thanks to Payson AZ Stake Relief Society for the cookies, Rim Country Health for the breakfast bars and cheese, Safeway for the fruit, Walgreens for the bottled water, Shawn, Jill and Fawn from Chevron for the coffee (we can’t fuel a Health Fair without coffee), and to Craig at Sawmill Theatres for the promotional slide. Shout out to the LDS missionaries who donated their time to help set up and break down the event. MHAF and Banner volunteers who donated their time to help this event run smoothly: Diane Fredrick Bedsworth, Ruth Nelson, Marianne Thoen, Naomi Wilson and Dee Gailey. Thanks Amity Justice for partnering Girls on the Run with our Health Fair. What a wonderful combination. Thank you Pete Bazan and the Payson Unified School District for allowing us to use the beautiful gym and music room at Julia Randall Elementary School.
Thanks to our sponsors: MHA Foundation, Banner Payson Medical Center, Hospice Compassus, Payson Care Center, Rim Country Health, EAHEC, Girls on the Run. From the 2016 Planning Committee: Gary Cordell, Sanja S. Long, Heather L. Stage, Bret DaCosta, Becky Friend, Lance Porter, Mike Herring, Su Connell, Tanya Schlegel-Ryden and Darde De Roulhac.
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The members of the Payson Elks Lodge have so far completed 80 bags to take to the VA in Prescott for Christmas. All donations of new sweats, T-shirts and slippers are due by Thursday, Dec. 15. The donations will be bagged during that weekend and delivered to Prescott on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Upcoming luncheon specials at the Elks, 1206 N. Beeline, served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. are: Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Open Faced Hot Turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy Thursday, Dec. 15 - Beef Stew with cornbread All specials are only $6.50 unless specified. Regular menu items are also available. Spend New Year’s Eve at the Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson and enjoy an evening of fine food and entertainment. The entertainment will be the local SUPERSTARS! Duets. Tickets are $30 per person and include a choice of Prime Rib or Lobster Tail and sides, party favors, and a New Year champagne toast. Get your tickets at the lodge. Tickets will be available until Friday, Dec. 23 or until sold out, whichever comes first. Call 928-474-2572 for more information.
Open house
The Gila County School Superintendent invites Rim residents to an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19 at the Gila County Education Service Agency, 1100 N. Beeline Hwy., Suite G, Payson to celebrate the agency’s recent award of a $412,000 math and science grant. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Gila Community College spring registration
Registration for the 2017 Spring Semester is now under way at Gila Community College. Students may register online at http://www.gilaccc.org or call and schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor and register early because classes fill quickly. Financial Aid funding is available to those who qualify. For more information, call 928-4688039.
Angel Project Toy Drive
Girl Scouts outreach
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is for all girls grades K-12. Want to know more? Stop by Scoops between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14. Free ice cream cone for prospective girls! For more information, call Chris at 928-474-2480 or text 928-978-7177.
School concerts
As always, schools in the Rim Country will be filled with holiday music at Christmas concerts. The tentative schedule for the programs: Payson - Payson High School/Rim Country Middle School Band Concert, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15; guitar concert, 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16. All concerts for Payson schools are in the auditorium on the Payson High School campus. Pine – Pine Strawberry Elementary School Christmas concert and Christmas tree auction is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14 in the school gym; the tree auction is a popular tradition in the Pine and Strawberry communities, each class and any school club or organization may decorate a tree, sponsored by a business or community club or organization and then these are auctioned to the highest bidder, with funds used by the decorating team for classroom supplies. Linda O’Dell, principal/superintendent for the school, said this year Home Depot in Payson is a new sponsor for the program.
Metro Creative Services
The KEY Club of Payson High School will wrap your holiday gifts for donations at Sawmill Theatres from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18.
Tonto Basin – Tonto Basin Elementary School will present its Christmas program at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16.
Dueker Ranch benefit
A benefit for the Dueker Ranch in Star Valley is planned at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Payson High School Auditorium. A “Cowboy Christmas” program with Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset Pioneers will feature a “Wild West Musical Show.” Tickets, priced at $20 each, are available at the 260 Café, Payson Wireless, Bob’s Western Wear, Crosswinds Restaurant and Scoops Ice Cream or at the door. All proceeds benefit Dueker Ranch, which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Gift wrapping offered
The KEY Club of Payson High School will wrap your holiday gifts for donations at Sawmill Theatres from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18. Proceeds are used to help send KEY Club members to leadership and educational conferences and finance many
C L U B S TOPS in Pine
The TOPS 412 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Pine group meets Tuesdays at the LDS chapel in Pine. Weigh-in is at 8 a.m., the meeting starts at 8:15 a.m. For more information, call Barbara at 928-978-4750 or Charlotte at 928-9783640.
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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 6 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. The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call 928-474-6212.
Democratic Women meet
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Friendship Bible Class
Friendship Bible Class, a non-denominational Bible study for women, meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Majestic Rim. All women in the community are invited. For information, call Marilyn at 928-474-6712.
Color Time Tuesday
Enjoy a relaxing and fun time of coloring every Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This activity is a great way to relieve stress and express creativity. Adults can bring their children to color with adult supervision, too. You can stay for some of the time or all the time. Bring your own or share some of the supplies on hand. The program meets at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street (behind Ace Hardware and Habitat Restore). Call Sally Harvey 480-213-8472 or Joyce Kennedy 928-978-1884 with any questions. This free program is open to
local service projects to better the Rim Country communities.
Acting classes at GCC
Gila Community College will be offering acting classes starting Jan. 11, 2017. The classes will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. One can register online or at the college until Dec. 18. Tina Ratzken, who holds a master’s degree in speech and theater, will be teaching the course. The tuition is free for seniors. Home-schooled students, 14 or older, are welcome to enroll. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Tina Ratzken, 928-363-1641.
Jazz pianist needed
The Payson Jazz Trio lost its lead piano player Bob Smolenski when he moved to the Valley about a year ago. Gerry Reynolds would like to reform the trio, so is looking for a piano player (or a guitar player) who might want to join. There are some performance opportunities to explore in the spring, so Reynolds needs to form the group early in the new year. Any piano or guitar player avail-
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Rim residents and visitors are invited to help 11-year-old Angel Alatriz until Tuesday, Dec. 20 to collect toys and other gift items to benefit Payson area children. Donation boxes are at Sears, Little Caesar’s, Star Valley Storage and the Payson Barber Shop. Angel Trees for the project are at Payson Wireless, Pandora’s Box, Maverik Cadillac Ranch Restaurant, Shear Oasis, Rue 21, Culver’s, Tiny’s Restaurant and Verizon Wireless. Additional information is available from Angel’s mother, Leticia, 480-3222743.
Blood drive
A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22 at the main conference room of Banner Payson Medical Center, 807 S. Ponderosa.
Library Friends of Payson Bookstore specials
During December, the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore features Christmas fiction, cookbooks, craft books, etc. at two for the price of one. As always, the second item must be of equal or lesser value than the first item. Bookstore gift certificates are $3 and make perfect gifts for those hard to shop for people. Stop by and discover the bookstore’s holiday treasures. The bookstore will also be offering all regular size paperbacks at the amazing value of 10 for $1. This is an
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Masonic Lodge
The Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge #70, located at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to www.paysonmason.org or contact Bill Herzig, secretary, at (928) 474-1305 or (928) 951-2662.
Rim Country 4 Wheelers
Members of the Rim Country 4 Wheelers (RC4W) invite anyone interested in four-wheel-drive back road travel to join them at 9 a.m. Wednesdays in the Bashas’ shopping center parking lot in front of the Big 5 store. For more information, visit the Web site at www.rimcountry4wheelers.com or call RC4W President Tom Doyle, 928600-9009.
Soroptimists
The local Soroptimist club invites all women who are interested in working
New hours at library
The Payson Public Library’s hours of operation have changed. The library’s new hours are: Fridays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays.
See’s Candy
The Soroptimist of Zane Grey Country again have See’s Candy available for sale at Western Village, 1104 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson. For special orders, call Jean at 928-474-6167.
Volunteers needed to help prepare tax returns
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free volunteer tax assistance and preparation service. The service helps local taxpayers with low to moderate incomes, with special attention given to those 60 and older. Volunteers receive free IRS certified training prior to working with taxpayers. You must be willing to commit at least four hours per week during the tax season from Feb. 1 through April 15 after being certified. If you are interested, email paysontaxaide@gmail.com or phone Lori at 928-478-6460.
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the area’s food banks. For more information, go online to www.rimcountryrotary.
Kiwanis meeting The Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country meets on Thursdays at 7 a.m. at Tiny’s Restaurant, except the first Thursday of the month when an evening meeting is at 6 p.m. at Crosswinds Restaurant. For more information about Zane Grey Kiwanis, please visit www.zanegreykiwanis.com.
Moose Lodge events
Payson Pro Rodeo Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month in the Swiss Village Quality Inn (formerly Best Western) conference building at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. For information, call 928-472-7294.
opportunity to stock up on books by your favorite authors for those cold winter days to come. Another special this month is a free cookbook with any purchase. This is a good time of year to discover some new recipes. Bookstore stock is constantly changing, so stop by often. 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 our website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org.
ORGANI Z ATIONS
The Payson Tea Party meets from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Tiny’s, 600 E. Hwy. 260, for its annual Christmas party. This year there will be Christmas songs, treats, installation of new officers and laughs. The next meeting is in January.
The Senior Singles with Spirit group is composed of men and women who are young in spirit and have an enthusiasm for life. The purpose of this group is to build lasting friendships, share ideas, have fun, and enjoy activities with like-minded people. The choices are many and varied and all up to you. The group meets at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson. For more information, call Paula at 480-695-2786.
The Democratic Women of Rim Country meet at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson. Come at 11:30 a.m. to order food and visit with friends. All are welcome. For information, call 928468-1115.
able in the Payson area is encouraged to send an e-mail to gerry-reynolds@ hotmail.com, or leave a message at 602-619-3355.
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Payson TOPS meeting
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The Northern Gila County Genealogical Society Inc. held an installation ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1 for the elected board members for the 2017 fiscal year. President Griff Brown, Vice-President Hoyt Kenmore, Secretary Patty Joseph and Past President Kay Keplinger are all longtime members of the Society. They hope to continue the forward momentum that the organization has enjoyed this year. The year 2016 saw an increase of 20 members for the Genealogy Society, with an aggressive Head Librarian in Patty Joseph organizing the collection of the Library in a great way. She has created a new appearance of the collection, with a visual source location guide, and a computer system to find search information. The Library is now open three days a week. It is located at 302 E. Bonita Street in Payson. 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.
87 Mountain Biking Club
87 Mountain Biking Club meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the 87 Cyclery shop, 907 S. Beeline Highway. Members have group trail rides throughout Gila County for every level of rider (beginners to advanced). Everyone is encouraged to join and learn about all the great mountain biking trails Payson and the surrounding area has to offer.
For more information or questions, please call 928-478-6203.
SMART Recovery SMART Recovery meetings are from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Messinger Mortuary’s meeting room, 901 S. Westerly Rd., Payson. Please bring a pen. Please call 480364-3344 with questions.
Rim Country Rotary Club The Rim Country Rotary Club meets at 6:45 a.m. Thursdays at the Cedar Ridge Restaurant of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. Members invite Rim residents to join them in their work for Payson youth and
TOPS 373 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group for anybody wishing to drop those extra unhealthy pounds — sensibly. We meet every Thursday morning. Weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. and the program is from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Meetings are in the two-story building across from Walmart (formerly known as the Senior Circle), 215 N. Beeline Highway. If you have any questions, call Ilona at 928-472-3331.
Sustainable Rim Country Sustainable Rim Country meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Payson Library community meeting room (enter by south door). Sustainable Rim County is a non-profit, non-political civic organization devoted to conserving the beauty of Rim Country for the enjoyment of this and future generations.
Bridge results Winners at Ladies Tuesday Bridge for Dec. 6 were: Carol Blann, first; Lynn DeVoe, second; Jackie Messick, third. The group meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 514 W. Main St., Payson. For information and reservations, call Mary Kemp, 928-468-1418. Winners at Wednesday, Dec. 7 Bridge were: Diane Bricker and Kathy Salvaggio, first; Andy Lafrenz and George Aucott, second; Judy Fox and Ruth Aucott, third. For information and reservations, please call Kay Young-Hutchinson at 928-474-0287.
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including a for new police officers and Cordell said that is good news for Payson, as ASU is now again discussing a partnership in Payson for a campus. Cordell said they have not set a deadline for ASU to decide if it will partner up, but they have high hopes they could go before the Arizona Board of Regents in February on the project. This is similar to what Cordell said in May. Speaking at a Tea Party meeting then, Cordell said they hoped to go to the Regents in June. The issue was not discussed in public at that meeting. Star Valley Councilor Gary Coon asked if they were considering partnering with other universities. Cordell said while they have other options, they are not negotiating with anyone else because they have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ASU that prevents them from starting negotiations with anyone else. Cordell said their preference is ASU. He said he believes ASU wants to partner on a university in Payson, but ASU has financial concerns. In early discussions, the Alliance had offered to build the campus and guarantee to cover operating losses up to $10 million for the first phase of the campus. Planning for the design and layout of the campus has gone forward. Crews recently completed a new entrance to the site off
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State Route 260, complete with a turn lane and de-acceleration lane. Project officials are now going to meet to discuss the best way to route a road from 260 to the proposed campus, which will sit in the southwest corner of the 253-acre site. The exterior design of three buildings planned in phase 1 is complete, including a 72,000-square-foot academic building and two dorms, which could house 300-348 students. Cordell said they have stopped designs on the interior of the buildings until they have a university partner, who will provide input on what they should look like and how they will function. Star Valley Councilor Bob O’Connor said he was glad to get an update on the campus project, but wanted to hear it directly from Separate Legal Entity (SLE) board members. Cordell is head of the Rim Country
Educational Foundation, set up by the MHA Foundation, which put up the millions spent so far. Star Valley and Payson each appoint members to the Alliance SLE board. Star Valley re-appointed Jon Cline to the SLE Tuesday night. Cline said he had enjoyed his tenure on the board, but they had an uphill battle to bring the project to fruition. After re-appointing Cline, the Star Valley council next appointed a new member to the SLE to replace Laura Bartlett. The council asked nominees Ted Pettet and Rob Ingram if they would be willing to come before the board and discuss the project. Both agreed they would. The council went with Pettet, the first mayor of Payson and a 58-year resident of Rim Country, over Ingram, who worked for the Forest Service from 1973-2010.
be left vacant for a time out of respect and in recognition of her service to the community. There were two years remaining for this term in office. Henderson’s family has a tradition of service. Her father, Jim Jones, was a Gila County supervisor for two terms after a career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
He served as an expert witness in treaty violations which included boundary and water disputes. Her children are also dedicated to service. Henderson’s son Justin is a wildland firefighter with the Forest Service and her daughter Rose did two tours in the Middle East in the Air Force and is in the reserves at Luke Air Force Base. Outside of service to the community, Henderson was also an avid genealogist
and especially proud of her Scottish heritage, working to help bring a chapter of the Daughters of Scotia to the Rim Country and serving a leading post in the organization for descendants or spouses of descendants of Scots immigrants. Not long ago, she enjoyed an extended visit to Scotland. She is survived by both children; her husband, Fred; grandchildren; and in-laws. At press time information about services was not available.
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O B I T U A R I E S Paula Mae Johnson
Left earth on December 3, 2016 Paula Mae Johnson passed away on December third 2016. She was surrounded by family and friends and passed peacefully. She is survived by a son (Josh) and a daughter (Kortney); six grandchildren, Joshua, Tristin, Korbin, Layla, Kaiden and Ivan. Born in Harrisburg Illinois, her family moved to the Phoenix area in 1965. Then she and husband Tom moved to Payson in 1991. She loved the Payson
home town environment. Paula was a caregiver most of her life and was happiest when she was helping elderly or disabled people. She also volunteered for the Forest Service and worked at Clint’s Well Cafe where she made many friends with locals and hunters. She will be missed by me (Alan) but mostly by her chihuahua Star. A memorial service will be held in the spring when her son is visiting.
Clark Ransome
Dec. 7, 1941 - Nov. 24, 2016 Clark passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24th. He led a full and happy life, touching many people with his joy for life. Until the end, he kept his smile and enjoyed making those around him laugh. Born in Berkeley, Clark spent his early years in Los Gatos. He played football, basketball & baseball during his time at Las Lomas and Cal Berkeley. His love of sports continued into his career as a teacher/coach at Piedmont High School and as a volunteer coach for his daughters’ teams. Clark spent the last 35 years of his career in the real estate field, working in Lamorinda, Blackhawk and Payson, Arizona. He enjoyed real estate because it gave him the opportunity to meet new people and share life stories.
After retiring in 2014, Clark and his wife, Carol, moved to Tallahassee. Clark lived every day to the fullest, surrounding himself by the things that made him happy; his family & friends, his dog - Cami, golf, travel, watching sports, & playing with his grandchildren. Clark is survived by his wife Carol, daughters Carrie (Jason) & Stacie (Brad), grandchildren Mikayla, Nathan & Spencer, brothers John (Karen), Allen (Randy) & Dean (Linda) and numerous nieces and nephews. He is much loved & will be forever in our hearts. The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorials in Clark’s memory be made to Big Bend Hospice. (www.bigbendhospice.org). A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Express condolences at lifesong-funerals.com.
Dennis Arthur Brisson (1925-2016)
Dennis Arthur Brisson passed away Dec. 2, 2016 at the Frontier House, Payson, AZ. He was born Sept. 5, 1925 to Euclid L. Brisson and Delia Merceir in Oneka Minnesota. He married Shirley Olson March 29, 1948. While living in Minnesota he worked as a farmer, a crane operator for Whirlpool and also worked at an ammunition plant before moving to Payson, AZ in 1972. His years before retirement consisted of working in the maintenance department both at Payson Regional Hospital and Payson School District. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Shirley; son Gregory; brothers, Alfred, Clinton and Willis; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his sister Priscilla Salokar; cousin Marilyn Hursh; grandchildren, Danielle and Derek Brisson; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Dennis has many extended family including Shirley’s cousins Mary Ann DeSantis, Carol Wetterhoff, Sharon Madison; Shirley’s aunts, Dorlene Lynch, Mildred
King, Ruth Collette, Madeline Collette; and Shirley’s uncles, Donald and Earl Madison. Dennis also had special friends, Richard and Gloria Levesque, Linda Schreifels, Pat Lallier, Kurt and Shirley Ehrenberg. Dennis was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. He was a faithful member of St. Philip’s Catholic Church, where he and Shirley were ushers for many years. His hobbies included fishing, woodworking and collecting steins and duck figurines. Sincerest appreciation would like to be extended to Hospice Compassus of Payson and to the nurses and housekeepers at Frontier House. Memorial service will held January 7th, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Payson, AZ. Lunch will follow served by the Mystical Rose Society. Dennis’ final resting place will take place next spring at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Hugo, MN.
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16370: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/2016 TS No. 20 16-00639-AZ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 07/08/1999 and recorded on 07/16/1999 as Instrument No. 1999 11520, Book - Page - and rerecorded on as in the official records of Gila County, Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501, in Gila County, on 01/26/2017 at 11:00 AM of said day: Legal Description: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA: LOT 80, OF RIM TRAIL MOUNTAIN CLUB TRACT PLAT 7, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 173. Purported Street Address: 132 W Sierra Vista Lane, Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-04-078 Original Principal Balance: $ 97,600.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, SASCO Mortgage Loan Trust 1999-BC4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1999-BC4 c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 661 Worthington Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Name and Address of Original Trustor: Eldon W. Jenkins and Joan A. Jenkins, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants With Rights of Survivorship, 132 W Sierra Vista Lane, Payson, AZ 85541. Name, Address and Telephone Number of Trustee: Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. Northpark Town Center, 1000 Abernathy Rd NE; Bldg 400, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30328; (866) 960-8299 SALE INFORMATION: Sales Line: (866) 960-8299 Website: http://www.altisource.com/Mort gageServices/DefaultManagem ent/TrusteeServices.aspx Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. DATED: September 28, 2016 /s/ Keisha Lyons Trustee Sale Assistant Pursuant to A.R.S. 33 - 803(A)(6), the trustee herein qualifies as a trustee of the Deed of Trust in the trustee s capacity as a corporation all the stock of which is owned by Premium Title Agency, Inc., an escrow agent in the state of Arizona. The regulators of Premium Title Agency are the Arizona Department of Insurance and the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. Western Progressive - Arizona, Inc. is registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
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Public in and for the said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Keisha Lyons, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. /s/ Stephani Spurlock NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: April, 09, 2017 16390: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/2016 Notice of Trustee s Sale Order No.: 160297548-AZ-VOO TS No.: AZ-16-7199-JY APN : 302-34-006E The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/29/2007 and recorded 11/2/2007 as Instrument 2007-018477, Book xxx, Page xxx, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona; and at public auction to the highest bidder. Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final: Sale Date and Time: 12/30/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE GILA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1400 EAST ASH ST., GLOBE, ARIZONA 85501 Legal Description: THE NORTHWESTERLY 330 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:THAT PORTION OF TRACT 4, OF MESA DEL CABALLO TRACTS PLAT NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAPS(S) NO. 210, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF TRACT 4, MESA DEL CABALLO TRACTS PLAT NO. 1; THENCE NORTH 33 DEGREES 45 MINUTES EAST, A DISTANCE OF 165.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES 48 MINUTES EAST, A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET TO
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THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT 4; THENCE NORTH 33 DEGREES 45 MINUTES EAST, DISTANCE OF 165.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 55 DEGREES 48 MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 143 FEET; AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 15 FEET FOR ROAD AND UTILITIES. Purported Street Address: 7531 N CABALLERO RD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-34-006E Original Principal Balance: $213,409.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: LSF9 Master Participation Trust, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., solely in its capacity as servicer C/O Caliber Home Loans, Inc. 16745 W. Bernardo Drive, Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92127 Name and Address of Original Trustor: DANIEL R. PARKER AND AMY LYNN PARKER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 7531 NORTH CABALLERO ROAD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: SUMMIT SERVICES AND REALTY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92127 Phone: (866) 248-2679 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Login to: www.servicelinkasap.com AZ-16-7199-JY The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. Section 33-803A (1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona Real Estate Broker. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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: 9/29/2016 SUMMIT SERVICES AND REALTY, LLC By: Justin Yahnke, AVP If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder s rights against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. A-4598081 11/29/2016, 12/06/2016, 12/13/2016, 12/20/2016
LEGAL NOTICES 16393: 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE File ID. #16-03036 Williams Jr Notice is hereby given that Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $171,000.00 executed by Curtis E Williams Jr, an unmarried man, 715 E Manzanita Drive Globe, AZ 85501-1472 , dated July 24, 2007 and recorded July 25, 2007, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2007-012552 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, State of Arizona, will sell the real property described herein by public auction on January 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: That certain piece or parcel of land lying in and being a portion of the Northwest Quarter of section 34, Township 1 North, range 15 1/2 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona and more Particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the North quarter corner of said section 34 bears North 64 degrees 19 minutes 24 seconds East 904.54 feet; Thence South 18 degrees 54 minutes 40 seconds West 103.00 feet; Thence North 73 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West 114.15 feet to a road; Thence Northeasterly along the Arc of a Curve to the right whose central angle is 7 degrees 25 minutes 15 seconds and the radius is 397.01 feet and the Long Chord is North 8 degrees 38 minutes 23 seconds East, 51.15 feet, a distance of 51.42 feet; Thence North 12 Degrees 20 minutes East, 52.20 feet; Thence South 73 Degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds East, 129.29 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPT 1/2 interest in and to all mines, beds, seams or veins of coal, iron stone, copper or other minerals and oil as reserved in deed recorded in Book 52, deed to real estate, page 549, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 715 E Manzanita Drive Globe, AZ 85501-1472. Tax Parcel No.: 205-18-040L. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has ac-
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LEGAL NOTICES celerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an as is condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Select Portfolio Servicing-TB; Care of/Servicer: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3217 S Decker Lake Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84119; Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 10/25/2016 /S/Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 10/25/2016, by LEONARD J. MCDONALD, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-FN4596986 11/22/2016, 11/29/2016, 12/06/2016, 12/13/2016 16397: 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000006230171 Title Order No.: 733-1600916-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 45-45-6-2891384 ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 09/21/2016 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 dated 01/09/2015 and Recorded as Instrument No. 2015-000700 on 01/23/2015 of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501, in GILA County, on 12/29/2016 at 11:00AM of said day: LOT 36, PAYSON RANCHOS, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 167, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY ARIZONA. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMA-
LEGAL NOTICES TION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 1707 N MCLANE RD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel number: 302-36-036 Original Principal Balance: $169,755.00 Name and Address of Original Trustor (as shown on the Deed of Trust): SCOTT LEONARD KING AND JULIE A. KING, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP MAILING ADDRESS: 1707 N MCLANE RD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and address of beneficiary (as of recording of Notice of Sale): 360 MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC, 11305 FOUR POINTS DRIVE BUILDING 1, SUITE 200 AUSTIN, TX 78726 Name, address & telephone number of trustee: CARSON EMMONS, A MEMBER OF THE STATE BAR BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP 4004 Belt Line Road, Suite 100 Addison, Texas 75001-4320 (855) 286-5901 The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made as is, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note secured by said Deed of Trust, which includes interest thereon as provided in said note, advances, if any under the terms of said Deed of Trust, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Trustee will accept only cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the trustee, payable in accordance with A.R.S § 33-811(A)) or credit bid by the beneficiary. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o clock p.m. on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of the sale. The Purchaser at the sale, other than the beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price no later than five o clock p.m. of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Date: 09/16/2016 CARSON EMMONS, A MEMBER OF THE STATE BAR. Trustee is qualified per AR.S § 33-803(A)(2), as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. Trustee s regulator is the State Bar of Arizona. State of ARIZONA } § County of MARICOPA } On 09/16/2016 before me, Sean Wilson Notary Public, personally appeared CARSON EMMONS, who is known to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature: Sean Wilson (seal) Name: Sean Wilson SEAN WILSON Notary Public, State of Arizona Maricopa County My Commission Expires October 12, 2019 FOR TRUSTEE S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: HUDSON & MARSHALL 14785 PRESTON ROAD, SUITE 1150 DALLAS, TX 75254 972-732-2581 www.hudsonandmarshall.com If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of per-
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LEGAL NOTICES sonal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder s rights against the real property only. NPP0296208 To: PAYSON ROUNDUP 11/22/2016, 11/29/2016, 12/06/2016, 12/13/2016 16398: 11/29, 12/6, 12/3, 12/20/2016 Notice of Trustee s Sale Recorded on: 10/20/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-750403-BF Order No. : 8675773 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/10/2012 and recorded 8/14/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-010017 in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 2/1/2017 at 11:00:00 AM Sale Location: At the Front Entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE GILAAND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, GILA COUNTY ARIZONA AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING PARCEL 2 OF DOCUMENT ENTITLED RECORD OF SURVEY-MINOR DIVISION RECORDED JUNE 27 2012 IN SURVEY MAP # 4076. Purported Street Address: 9684 WEST JUNIPER ROAD, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 Tax Parcel Number: 301-03-041W 2 Original Principal Balance: $170,600.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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): MARC GASTINEAU AND SUSAN GASTINEAU, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 9684 W JUNIPER ROAD, STRAWBERRY, AZ 85544 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 800-280-2832 Login to: www.auction.com O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 AZ-16-750403-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
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LEGAL NOTICES property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-16-750403-BF Dated: 10/19/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: January Crawford, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 10/19/2016 before me, Brenda A. Gonzalez a notary public, personally appeared Brooke Frank, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Brenda A. Gonzalez Commission No. 2116627 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 6/21/2019 IDSPub #0118388 11/29/2016 12/6/2016 12/13/2016 12/20/2016 16399: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/2016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE File ID. #16-04257 Sater Title No: 21602852 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 07/31/2009 as Document No. 2009-009153 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on February 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as:Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 22, INSPIRATION TOWNSITE, according to Map No. 39, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be:4340 East Locomotive Drive, Claypool, AZ 85532 Tax Parcel No.: 206-06-353 0 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable.Said sale will be made in an as is condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $132,259.00 Original Trustor: Dennis K. Sater and Peggy A. Sater, husband and wife 4340 East Locomotive Drive, Claypool, AZ 85532 Current Beneficiary:Nationstar Mortgage LLC Care of / Servicer Nationstar Mortgage LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd Coppell, TX 75019 Current Trustee:Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar. A-4599383 11/29/2016, 12/06/2016, 12/13/2016, 12/20/2016 16407: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of KENNETH A. MILENTZ, Deceased. No. PB201600111 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this
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LEGAL NOTICES notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative in care of Charles W. Whetstine, P.C., 3101 North Central Avenue, Suite 1600, Phoenix, Arizona 85012-2615. DATED: November 21, 2016. Eric D. Belanger Charles W. Whetstine, P.C. By: /s/ Charles W. Whetstine, Charles W. Whetstine 16408: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/2016 Notice To Creditors/Deborah Sampson Kile & Kupiszewski Law Firm, LLC, P.O. Box 6617, Scottsdale, AZ 85261, (480) 348-1590, Info@kilekuplaw.com, Emily B. Kile, Esq. #018819, Jennifer L. Kupiszewski, Esq. #019916, Christina M. Stoneking, Esq. #031666, Stephen J.P. Kupiszewski, Esq., Of Counsel #013290, Attorneys for Personal Representative, Daniel Rensch In The Superior Court Of The State Of Arizona In And For The County Of Gila In the Matter of the Estate of Deborah Sampson, Deceased. No. PB201600106 Notice To Creditors Notice is given that Daniel Rensch was appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative, c/o Emily B. Kile, Attorney, P.O. Box 6617, Scottsdale, Arizona 85261. Dated this 16th day of November, 2016. /s/ Emily B. Kile P.O. Box 6617 Scottsdale, AZ 85261 Attorneys for Personal Representative 16409: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/2016 Notice Of Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative/Deborah Sampson Kile & Kupiszewski Law Firm, LLC, P.O. Box 6617, Scottsdale, AZ 85261, (480) 348-1590, Info@kilekuplaw.com, Emily B. Kile, Esq. #018819, Jennifer L. Kupiszewski, Esq. #019916, Christina M. Stoneking, Esq. #031666, Stephen J.P. Kupiszewski, Esq., Of Counsel #013290, Attorneys for Personal Representative, Daniel Rensch In The Superior Court Of The State Of Arizona In And For The County Of Gila In the Matter of the Estate of Deborah Sampson, Deceased. No. PB201600106 Notice Of Informal Appointment Of Personal Representative (Intestate Estate) You are notified that: 1. Notice is being sent to those persons who have, or may have, some interest in the estate of Deborah Sampson ( Decedent ). 2. Decedent died on September 14, 2016. 3. Daniel Rensch filed an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative in the above-named court, requesting that Daniel Rensch be appointed Personal Representative of the estate. 4. On November 8, 2016, the registrar appointed Daniel Rensch as Personal Representative of the estate. 5. Bond is not required. 6. An heir of decedent wishing to contest the probate has four months from the receipt of this notice to commence a formal testacy proceeding. 7. Papers relating to the estate are on file with the Court and are available for inspection. Dated this 16th day of November, 2016. /s/ Emily B. Kile P.O. Box 6617 Scottsdale, AZ 85261 Attorneys for Personal Representative
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE File ID. #16-04832 Morrison Title No: 21603256 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 10/28/2010 as Document No. 2010-011914 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on March 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Parcel No. 1A portion of Section 23, Township 7 North, Range 10 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County Arizona, more particularly described as follows:Commencing at the West Quarter corner of said Section 23; Thence North 89 degrees 18 00 East along the East West Midsection line 990.07 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence North 0 degrees 25 30 West 1321.02 feet to the North line of the Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of said Section 23; Thence North 89 degrees 15 46 East along said North line 15.71 feet; Thence South 0 degrees 03 43 East 1321.10 feet to the East West Midsection line; Thence South 89 degrees 18 00 West along said Midsection line 7.34 feet to the point of beginning. Par-
LEGAL NOTICES cel No. 2A portion of Section 23, Township 7 North, Range 10 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County Arizona, more particularly described as follows:Commencing at the West Quarter corner of said Section 23;Thence North 89 degrees 18 00 East (East recorded) along the East West Mid-Section line a distance of 997.41 feet (990 feet recorded) to the true point of beginning;Thence North 00 degrees 03 43 West (North recorded) to the North line of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section of 23, a distance of 1320.89 feet (1320 feet recorded); Thence North 89 degrees 15 46 East, (East recorded) a distance of 166.00 feet, (165 feet recorded); Thence South 00 degrees 04 19 East (South recorded) a distance of 1321.20 feet (1320 recorded) to the East West Mid-Section line; Thence South 89 degrees 18 00 West (West recorded) along said Mid-Section line a distance of 166.28 feet (165 feet recorded) to the point of beginning. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be:352 Slate Creek Trail Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 Tax Parcel No.: 201-04-025C 4 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an as is condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $200,500.00 Original Trustor: Jerry
LEGAL NOTICES M Morrison, married man as his sole and separate property P.O. Box PO BOX 953, Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 Current Beneficiary:JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Care of / Servicer JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219 Current Trustee:Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar. A-4601298 12/13/2016, 12/20/2016, 12/27/2016, 01/03/2017 16419: 12/9, 12/13, 12/16/2016 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: RESULTS TESTING OF ARIZONA, LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: L21378000 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Street Address CHELSEA DAVID, 645 N. MARBLE ST., GILBERT, AZ 85234. 5. ARIZONAKNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 358 N SUNSET CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541. 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Manager-Managed The name and addresses of all Managers are: 1. DEBORAH DEE DAVIS, 358 N SUNSET CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541. The names and addresses of all Members are: 1. DEBORAH DEE DAVIS, 358 N SUNSET CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541. 2. MICHAEL R ARMSTEAD, 211 W SADDLE LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541. ORGANIZER: CHELSEA DAVIS; 11/15/2016 16420: 12/9, 12/13, 12/16/2016
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR 1. Name: AeroControl Innovations, LLC L21395042 2. The address of the known place of business is: 904 S. Monument Valley Drive Payson, AZ 85541 3. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael J. Harper Harper Law Offices, PC 111W. Cedar Lane Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 4. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager. The name and address 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 is: Richard Willard 904 S. Monument Valley Drive Payson, AZ 85541 [X] member [X] manager 16423: 12/13/2016 Crown Castle is proposing to remove an existing 73-foot wood pole and replace it with a 70-foot monopole telecommunications tower and replace four existing equipment cabinets with four new cabinets within a 10-foot 5-inch by 13-foot lease area. N new ground disturbance is necessary at the following site: NF 71, Payson, Gila County, Arizona 85541, N 33-52-5.20, W 111-18-41.10. Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Meaghan at 480-850-0575 during normal business hours. Comments must be received at 2121 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85224. ATTN: Meaghan Austin within 30 days of the date of this publication.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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Horns trample Colts 48-8 in home opener Stellar defense sparks offense as Payson rolls by
Keith Morris
roundup sports editor
Miles Huff found what he was looking for right in his own backyard. The Payson High girls basketball coach watched his Longhorns open the season by struggling to score points in two weeks of road games. But the familiar surroundings of Wilson Dome seemed like just what the doctor ordered as the Longhorns easily enjoyed their biggest offensive explosion of the young season in a 48-8 rout of Queen Creek Casteel on Friday night. “It’s huge to start off the home schedule with a victory, and a good one at that,” Huff said. “It was very uplifting for the girls.” The defense that’s been the strength of the team thus far actually generated much of the offense. The 1-3-1 zone contributed steals and defensive rebounds that sparked the offense. Payson dominated the glass, pulling down 43 rebounds. And when they weren’t limiting the Colts to one shot, the Horns were taking the ball away before they got off a single shot with 16 steals. “We executed the things that we really wanted to execute, mainly on the defensive end,” Huff said. “And this week we really stressed rebounding on both ends; which I think we came out and showed we can do with our size and our power. “We had 30 rebounds in the first half, which is huge for us. We’re not really a pure shooting team, but if we work on the rebounds we can score that way, along with our defense. The offense is the result of playing hard defense.” Casteel is fielding its first varsity team this season after the school opened its doors last year. The roster consists of just freshmen and sophomores. The Colts dressed just eight players for the varsity game. Kylee O’Donnell had a monster night for the Longhorns, coming off the
Head coach Miles Huff talks strategy with his bench.
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Payson 48, Casteel 8
Casteel 8 — Gallegos 0 0-0 0, Hall 0 0-0 0, Peterson 1 0-0 2, Cruz 0 1-2 1, Lewis 1 0-1 2, Lundberg 1 0-0 3, Bowser 0 0-0 0. Totals 3 1-3 8. Payson 48 — Abby Schreur 2 0-0 4, Savanna White 4 0-0 8, Meredith Kiekintveld 0 2-4 2, Becca Carr 1 0-0 2, Sadie Sweeney 3 0-0 6, Sandra Lewinson 0 0-0 0, Shay England 2 0-0 4, Makyla Hill 0 0-0 0, Tawnee Brunson 0 0-0 0, Kylee O’Donnell 7 2-2 16, Raegen Ashby 3 0-0 6, Beatrice Lewinson 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 4-6 48. Casteel 2 0 4 2 — 8 Payson 15 12 11 10 — 48 3-point goals — C: Lundberg. P: none.
bench to produce a double-double. The junior scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Savanna White added eight points. Sadie Sweeney and Raegen Ashby chipped in six points apiece as Payson improved to 1-2 in power points games and 2-5 counting the Goodyear Desert Edge Scorpion Shootout. Eight of the 12 Longhorns who played scored as they easily eclipsed their previous high output of 32 points scored in a pair of losses. Abby Schreur dished out five assists to go with four steals, six rebounds and four points. Becca Carr grabbed five rebounds. Shay England scored four points to go with two steals and two assists. Ashby had three boards. Sweeney, who also grabbed six rebounds, said it’s nice to see shots finding the basket after the team scored just 27 and 26 points the first two regular season games. “The first two games have been
A force to be reckoned with
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Atreyu Glasscock gets set to wrap up Flagstaff Coconino’s quarterback in Payson’s 34-14 win on Sept. 9. The senior was selected Class 3A AllState at defensive end after terrorizing quarterbacks the past three seasons.
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Meredith Kiekintveld goes for a loose ball as Sadie Sweeney joins her.
a little bit of a struggle and coach has told us every day that ‘It’s gonna fall, it’s gonna fall, it’s gonna fall,’ and it is,” Sweeney said. “It shows right there that with hard work and rebounds and good defense, it’s gonna work.” The Colts (1-4), who beat Phoenix Northwest Christian on Tuesday, didn’t score until hitting a field goal to stop a 9-0 Payson run with 2:08 left in the first quarter. Payson scored the next 29 points to lead 38-2 before the visitors hit one of two free throws with 2:50 left in the third quarter. They drained a three-point basket to beat the buzzer ending the third quarter and added a basket late in the game. The Longhorns return home to face Northwest Christian at 5:30 p.m. today prior to the boys home opener at 7.
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Raegen Ashby (33) and Kylee O’Donnell go for a rebound in Friday’s 48-8 win over Queen Creek Casteel. O’Donnell got the rebound and putback basket. She had a huge night with 16 points and 11 boards.
Glasscock tackles all-state honors by
Keith Morris
roundup sports editor
Every offensive coordinator facing Payson’s defense the last three seasons knew one thing — you have to account for Atreyu Glasscock on every play. And they did; not that it made much difference. Chances are good, despite being the focus of multiple blockers, he was going to be somewhere around the quarterback, either sacking him or chasing Atreyu Glasscock him around the backfield as he scrambled desperately trying to find an open receiver. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior was voted to the Arizona Football Coaches Association Class 3A All-State First Team. Glasscock played a huge role in Payson’s first playoff win in eight years when he blocked an extra point attempt as the No. 15 Longhorns upset No. 2 Snowflake 7-6 for their first playoff win in eight years. “You could summarize Trey Glasscock in the one play when he blocked that (kick),” said Payson head coach Jake Swartwood.
“He was double teamed and split it and took on another blocker who tried to help and laid out and blocked that (kick) with his right hand. He gives every ounce of energy on every play.” He certainly isn’t a typical high school football player. “It’s that desire to win that he brings on every play,” Swartwood said. “It’s one of those kids you don’t get very often.” He set an example for teammates in his three years as a two-way starter on the Payson varsity team. “He was a phenomenal leader,” his coach said. “His work ethic will have a lasting effect on our program.” Glasscock often lined up between two offensive linemen and took them both on. “He’s one of the few players in 3A that can play two gaps and he has his way with them,” Swartwood said. “Teams run away from him.” Of course they do. Phoenix Northwest Christian was no exception in the state quarterfinal game. “They audibled out of it and went in the opposite direction if he was on the side of the field the play was going to,” Swartwood said. “That’s what Snowflake tried to do in the playoffs, too.” Glasscock put in the time in the weight room necessary to become one of Payson’s strongest players, and to dominate.
“It’s his size and strength and dedication in the weight room and his football intelligence that made him a complete football player,” Swartwood said. “He’s got great overall strength. And he put himself in the proper position.” And he didn’t hold anything back. “He and Korben (White) are aggressive, hard-hitting kids,” Swartwood said. “You can always count on Trey to bring everything on every play physically to be successful.” The coach said he’s a different kid off the field than he is on it. “He is pretty much the spitting image of what we want our players to be like,” Swartwood said. “He’s a gentleman off the field but a bully on the field.” He also stood out on offense at left tackle. He and left guard White formed a formidable duo on the offensive line for three years. “Teams had to account for them and stack defenders on that side, so that opened up the right side,” Swartwood said. “So we ran about 60 percent of our plays to the right side. “He just did a great job at left tackle,” Swartwood said. “He can drive block very well. He’s a great pulling blocker with very aggressive, violent blocks.” He should play at the next level. “We really expect Trey to go somewhere and play,” Swartwood said.
Roosevelt, Apache lakes bass fishing good to excellent rim country fishing report
James Goughnour
Recent bass fishing tournaments on Roosevelt and Apache Lakes are confirming that fish are scattered throughout the lake. These experienced anglers are calling fishing conditions good to excellent. A recent Let’s Talk Fishin’ Tournament on Roosevelt Lake was won by the team of Clifford Pirch and Reese Randall who brought five fish weighing just under 13 pounds to the scales.
Tournament anglers reported using crank-baits, jerk-baits and spinner-baits in 5- to 15-foot depths. A deep drop-shot technique and spoons were reported successful in 30 feet and deeper depths. Within the next month, we can expect the fish metabolism to slow when the water temperature reaches about the 55 degree mark. At that point, most of the bass will be in greater than 20-foot depths of water.
Crappie anglers are also reporting good catch numbers in depths of less than 15 feet. Small jigs, tipped with a minnow and spoons were reported successful using a slow trolling technique. Crappie in the two-pound range are being caught and several anglers are catching 10-15 crappie in a few hours of fishing. Most crappie anglers are reporting the most active time of the day is around noon for schooling
crappie. The Mogollon Rim Lakes are still producing good trout numbers and sizes. Bear Canyon Lake is reporting good to excellent fishing conditions, Chevron Lake is good while Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake conditions are fair. Fishing at Green Valley Lake continues to be excellent. The AZGFD Community Fishing Program provides stockings every other week during the
cooler months. Green Valley Lake was stocked on December 1st with 700 pounds of rainbow trout. The next stocking is scheduled for the week of December 12th. Wet and dry flies, Powerbait, and small spinner-baits were the favorite baits reported by several shoreline anglers. Have a great week of fishing and I hope to see you on the water. James Goughnour owns Rim Country Custom Rods (480) 495-1351
Payson Roundup SPORTS Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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Eighth-grader excels on range and in the field by
Max Foster
special to the roundup
Pine-Strawberry School eighth-grader Emma Paine enjoyed a week most teenagers only dream of. It all began Thanksgiving weekend just after she and her father, P/S firefighter Phillip Paine, set out on Emma’s first-ever elk hunt. Glassing and scouring ranges and flats in Unit 22 North near Payson, the 13-year-old downed a nice-sized five-point bull. As if that wasn’t enough of a thrill, just three days later she and her fellow Buffalo archery squad teammates traveled to Phoenix to compete in the Ben Avery Fall State Qualifier. In that National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) competition she turned in the performance of her young career
finishing first on her team and among all eighth-grade girls. Downing the bull, her father remembers was done, “In unbelievable fashion.” It all began after spotting the elk in the distance, out of shooting range. Getting closer required her to stalk the animal two miles up Milk Ranch Point to a location where she would have a chance for a decent shot. Finally, when she and her father were within 400 yards of the elk, she positioned herself for what was a very difficult attempt. “I didn’t know if I could make the shot, I’d never shot that far before,” Emma recalls. Resting her .270 caliber rifle skillfully on a shooting stick, Emma took aim and squeezed off a round that dropped the animal. “I don’t know many hunters,
including me, who could make that shot,” her father proudly said. Making the shot even more impressive is that many hunters consider a .270 to be the very minimum size caliber needed to harvest an animal the size of a bull elk. In fact, there are veteran hunters who shun .270s opting for a much larger caliber in order to have more fire power. But a .270 does have a kick and since Emma is diminutive, the recoil — if not absorbed — could pull the bullet off target. “No (the kick) didn’t bother me, my adrenalin was flowing,” she said. Even her father, a seasoned Arizona hunter, was taken back by Emma’s accuracy, “She nailed a 400-yard shot uphill.” With the thrill of bagging her first big game animal, Emma
RCMS wrestlers pin down medals Pictured are four of the five RCMS wrestlers who placed in the top four at the White Mountain League Tournament. From left to right are: Travis Christian (fourth at 142), Deion Zamora (third at 63), Eden Vasquez (fourth at 125) and Soto Sellis (first at heavyweight). Not pictured is Jesse Powers (second at 118).
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The Rim Country Middle School wrestling team made a strong showing in the White Mountain League Final Tournament. Soto Sellis won the championship at heavyweight to lead five who finished among the top four. Jesse Power finished second at 118 pounds, Deion Zamora took third at 63 and Eden Vasquez (125) and Travis Christian (142) both placed fourth. Also, RCMS enjoyed a strong performance at the Yavapai County Middle School Duals. Ten RCMS athletes medaled, including: champions E. Vasquez (125), Francisco Vasquez (heavyweight), Dexter Waterman (83) and Zamora (63); runners-up Jesse Powers (118) and Sellis (heavyweight); third place Ayden Ormand (111); and Adrian Zeferino (133), Travis Christianson (142) and Mason Wallace (73), who all finished fourth.
returned to school to prepare for the National Archery in Schools qualifying tournament at Ben Avery. Because the fray drew 16 teams, one of the largest fields this season, Emma prepared herself for stiff competition relying on her years of experience, “I’ve been on the archery team since first grade.” At Ben Avery, Emma rose to the occasion much like Rocky Balboa in his championship rematch against Clubber Lang. In the 10-15 meter shoot, which Emma says is her favorite of the two NASP competitions (the other being 3-D), Emma scored an impressive 263 with nine 10s or bull’s-eye hits. Of the 160 girls in the shoot, which included high school aged entrants, she finished fourth and was second among
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Emma Paine, 13, enjoyed a memorable week recently when she downed a nicesized five-point bull on her first elk hunt, then turned in the performance of her young archery career.
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Rim Country Middle School’s eighth-grade volleyball team closed out a strong season by finishing second in the White Mountain League Tournament. The players pose for a photo with their runner-up plaque.
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