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Child abuse deaths rise

Department of Child Safety remains in disarray by

Peter Aleshire

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The number of Arizona children killed as a result of abuse and neglect has climbed 24 percent since 2009, as the effort to reform the agency charged with protecting children from abuse flounders. About half of the children who died had recent or active cases open with Child Protective Services, which two years ago was rocked by a scandal after whistleblowers revealed the agency had dismissed some 16,000 reports the initial intake worker considered worth investigating. Abuse and neglect account for 9 percent of the child

deaths in the state. Then-Gov. Jan Brewer reorganized the agency and the Legislature increased funding, but after initially cutting the backlog — the numbers have grown again. In the meantime, the annual Child Fatality Review Report issued each year by the state has documented a rise in child deaths due to abuse and neglect. The mortality rate from abuse rose 30 percent in 2013, but dropped 18 percent in 2014, according to the report. Trends show a rise again in 2015. In 2014, 75 children died from abuse and neglect. Physical abuse accounted for 59 percent of those deaths and neglect

• See Child abuse deaths, page 2A

Wind snaps power lines by

Michele Nelson

the clock to complete the task. Pat Johnson of Whispering Pines had nothing but praise for the crews that braved cold temperatures made more freezing by the wind chill factor. On her Facebook page, Johnson wrote, “My power went out last night and didn’t come back on until a little while ago. Somehow, Arizona Public Service — APS sent crews out in this miserable cold, the 35-40mph winds and the snow still on the Rim and found the source of the outage and fixed it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! (My house is now at 40 toasty degrees) ;))”

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Michele Nelson/Roundup High winds during the night of Saturday, Dec. 26 Chef Richard Erskine shows Payson High School culinary arts students the fine art of putting a blew over trees in four different locations, taking out roof on a gingerbread house. The houses were donated to needy families. Vocational training nine APS poles that knocked out power to 2,800 cusprograms like this and others locally could shut down if the Legislature doesn’t reverse deep cuts tomers in the Rim Country. in the budget for programs statewide. “Service interruptions began at around 7 p.m. Saturday night,” said Steven Gotfried, APS media relations. “We restored service to customers systematically throughout the night and into the next day until everyone was back on by 8:30 p.m. Sunday.” See Storm, page 2A Gotfried said APS had four crews working around Weber and his fellow superintendents as having by Michele Nelson roundup staff reporter ulterior motives. “When they see me coming down the hall, they Unless the Arizona Legislature votes to remove think, ‘Oh, you’re trying to save your job,’” he said. four pesky paragraphs from the language in the But it’s really the local businesses that lose if budget bill it passed earlier this year, statewide NAVIT and other JTEDs lose the funding. “If you vocational educational districts will lose half their get your money cut here, it’s your local businesses funding in January. that suffer,” said Weber. “Educating then falls to Matt Weber, the superintendent for NAVIT, the the local businesses.” vocational training education district for Northern The JTEDs teach certifiable skills in the Rim Arizona, came to a recent Payson Unified School Country — cosmetology, medical assistant, fire District board meeting to ask the board to help by science, business, technology, construction arts, approaching local businesses. auto shop, agriculture and culinary arts. “What we are asking you to do in networking If high school students need to take classes with your business leaders in Payson is for them at the local community college, the JTED covers to contact their state legislators (to vote against their tuition. They also pay the high schools for the those paragraphs),” he said. “If those four para- vocational classes taught on the campus — that’s graphs don’t change, your CTE goes away and the where the more than a quarter of a million comes JTED goes away.” into the PUSD. Michele Nelson/Roundup The NAVIT superintendent said PUSD is one of Weber did say the public might be confused the more successful districts that has consistently because the recent education settlement included brought in more students each year it has offered JTEDs. “You’ll hear people say, ‘Wait a minute, we At noon on Monday, Dec. 28, a red Chevy Trailblazer made a left hand turn off of Highway 87 at NAVIT programs. took care of that in the special session,’” he said. Frontier Street in front of a gold Chevy Tahoe SUV creating an accident. The accident caused police to “Not every district we serve is increasing their “(However), if these four paragraphs pass, JTEDs shut down traffic to one lane in front of the post office on Frontier. Traffic backed up to Bonita Street. numbers,” said Weber. “In these times to be able will lose $1.6 million.” A man from Phoenix, who withheld his name, said he was visiting the Rim Country for the holidays to jump those kinds of numbers — you should be Weber said that would be half of the budget for when the red SUV turned in front of him. He said neither driver was hurt, but paramedics took the pasproud.” the vocational districts. senger of the Trailblazer to the hospital. He said for many students, vocational training brings academic classes to life. Weber reported that currently, NAVIT brings in $253,000 to PUSD, however, if those four paragraphs remain, that money would evaporate from the PUSD budget. The NAVIT superintendent has not sat idly by as the drastic cuts draw near. “I’ve met with every legislator in Districts 6 and students that joined the cause, she was able by Michele Nelson 7,” he said. roundup staff reporter to raise over $1,200 selling fruit from her own Weber said the JTEDs have a champion willing Acknowledging that so far the Heroes of trees and from those of other Payson community to sponsor the Legislature to remove the paraEducation recognized by the Payson Unified members.” graphs — Chris Ackerley, a representative from With that money Brooklyn purchased: School District have only been adults, Tucson. • A large whiteboard and markers Superintendent Greg Wyman couldn’t hide “I met with Chris Ackerley,” said Weber, “he • $100 of snacks for Ellie, her younger sister’s his pleasure as he introduced fourth-grader drove all the way up to see how it’s done in a rural kindergarten class. Brooklyn Klein as this month’s recipient. area.” • $200 in supplies for one classroom and sup“I will tell you that heroes of education for But Weber said the JTEDs need more conplies for another classroom. the majority of people across the state tend to stituents to speak up in support of removing the • A large rolling cart for P.E. to move equipbe a little bit taller, a little bit older, but not less paragraphs because legislators can easily write off important,” he said. “And I just want to read you ment outdoors. • Supplies for testing for her classroom. a little bit about what Brooklyn’s doing. She’s • Expo markers for her classroom. doing it on several fronts and these are the types THE WEATHER Wyman said Brooklyn plans on fundraising of kids we have in our system that I don’t think Outlook: Sunny again this upcoming summer for the same cause, people understand just how fantastic they are.” with highs in the Wyman told the crowd that Brooklyn spent but while she waits for the Farmers Market seamid 40s, overnight lows in the low 20s. her summer at the Farmers Market raising son, she’s still raising funds for good causes. Because her family belongs to Expedition See our ad Details, 10A money for the teachers and students of PUSD. Church, she found out about the troubles chil“This year she branded her project, ‘Peaches and for Teachers.’ Her mission was to raise money dren have in Rwanda getting enough to eat. So, upcoming for the upcoming 2015-16 school year to distrib- she now paints a picture of life in Rwanda each Michele Nelson/Roundup ute to teachers in the form of supplies for their month that she sells for $35. That money supevents on Brooklyn Klein receives a Hero of Education award classrooms and programs,” he said. “Over the ports the child she sponsors in Rwanda. page 8B course of the season, with some help from a few from PUSD Board President Barbara Underwood. See Student, page 2A

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Three separate Rim Country law enforcement agencies spent six hours in the tiny community of Oxbow Estates, south of Payson, on a domestic violence call on Sunday, Dec. 27. At the end of the standoff, officers arrested 72-year-old Linda Walker for domestic violence, disorderly conduct, criminal damage and assault. According to a press release by the Gila County Sheriff’s Office, the multi-agency

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Storm leaves thousands without power From page 1A Friends of Johnson had their own stories and praise for the APS linemen. Jeff Rebenda wrote, “They are tough folks. I watched them repair 10 downed wooden high-voltage power poles on Hwy 60 in Apache

Junction this past spring; while the lightning and funnel clouds that did the damage were still in the area! As tough as the police men/ women who patrol lonely and cold Arizona highways while we sleep.” Mark Franke also had nothing but respect when he wrote, “So true I work around them

a lot. Mad respect for their work. It takes a special dedication for the kind of work they do and they put their lives on the line everyday to keep our power on.” Gotfried said a majority of the outages occurred in Young, Forest Lakes and Christopher Creek.

Child abuse deaths rise; agency in disarray From page 1A for 36 percent. Children younger than 5 accounted for 79 percent of the deaths. Mothers were responsible for half of the deaths, fathers for 19 percent and mothers’ partners for 9 percent. Non-relatives accounted for 16 percent. Of the 75 deaths, Child Protective Services had open cases on 11 and closed cases on 25 — suggesting the agency failed to effectively protect children in half of all deaths. Drug or alcohol abuse played a role in 73 percent of the deaths. The report did not provide a breakdown by county. The tragic statistics come as efforts to reform the system for protecting children falter. Earlier this month, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee took the unusual step of voting to rebuke the Department of Child Safety, after reviewing a report on the agency’s failure to reduce the backlog of uninvestigated reports. Two years ago, the agency underwent a complete re-organization in the wake of the report that it had classified 16,000 cases as “uninvestigat-

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Photographer DJ Craig captured this image of Payson people having fun in the snow last week after a storm left enough snow to linger. The white Christmas we hoped for turned into a dash of hail in Payson, but produced snow and winds so strong they knocked over power lines in Pine and Whispering Pines, leaving nearly 3,000 people without power in the frigid temperatures. The forecast for this week calls for mostly blue skies with highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s. The area may get another storm early next week. The brunt of the storm that moved through at Christmas hit New Mexico, where blizzard conditions closed Interstate 40.

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ed” because didn’t have enough Child Protective Service investigators to look into reports intake workers considered potentially well-founded. The agency hastily reviewed those “uninvestigated” cases and opened formal cases on about a third of them. However, in the meantime the number of cases awaiting investigation continued to grow — with about 50,000 reports pouring into the agency each year. The backlog has now risen to 14,500, although they’re labeled differently now. The agency went through another upheaval several months ago when Gov. Doug Ducey abruptly fired the director, after reviewing a confidential file of cases provided to him by the assistant director, Greg McKay, a former police investigator. Gov. Ducey then made McKay the director. The fired director noted that the provision of the confidential, unredacted cases to the governor likely violated the law protecting the confidentially of children and people involved in CPS reports. The agency this year got an extra $23 million in state funds and $6 million in federal funds, specifically to close the backlog — which then stood at 13,000. Instead, the backlog grew to 14,500 in the course the year. However, McKay said the agency needs an extra $60 million just to keep pace with the rise in reports of abuse and neglect. The number of children

Child deaths from abuse per 100,000 pop

in out-of-home care like foster homes and group homes is growing at a rate of 10 percent annually. McKay has said the agency needs to effectively double its administrative staff to keep up with the reports of abuse and neglect — roughly 84 positions on top of the 103 it has now. Overall, he asked for a $105 million budget increase for fiscal 2016-17, a roughly 21 percent increase. Reports of child neglect and abuse have risen from 33,455 in 2010 to 46,597 in 2014 and about 52,000 in 2015. The agency has a workforce of about 1,200. However, the agency also suffers a 33 percent

caseworker turnover rate annually due to low salaries and high stress. The agency currently has only 930 of its 1,200 caseworker slots filled, but has 274 workers in training. The Legislature has provided funding for 1,400 caseworkers, but the agency can’t recruit and train new workers fast enough to replace the ones who quit — roughly 300 or 400 annually. The average salary of a Department of Child Safety investigator is about $40,000, but starting salaries are lower, according to the job search website Indeed. Arizona pays child safety workers about 30 percent less than the national average, according to the website.

Student named ‘hero of education’ From page 1A Currently, she has a 10-month waiting list for her paintings. From funds she gathered last year, she has purchased shoes and tennis shoes for kids who do not have enough shoes.

Wyman had great praise for her. “This is a fourth-grade student who is going out of her way to step up and make a difference in the lives of other teachers and kids in our community and around the world,” he said. “She

is truly a hero of public education. She truly shows you what kids are like not only in Payson, but around the state. And so for that we honor Brooklyn and say thank you.” The crowd then gave her a standing ovation.

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the O.E.S. Stated Meeting Feb. 1, 2016. It is not necessary to be present to win and the tickets are valid until Oct. 31, 2016. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Marjorie Winemiller at 928-4680790 (Payson) or Kathleen Hemmingsen at 602-615-5331 (Pine and Strawberry). Eastern Star is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping needy children, battered women, veterans and furthering medical research.

elks plan another mystery night

There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529). • Red Sleigh Giveaway: Double Entry Mondays! Drawings Dec. 29 & 30. • New Years Buffet, $18: Dec. 31 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant. • New Year’s Eve Bash: Featuring America’s No. 1 Dance Band. Doors open 9 p.m. $20 advance/$25 door. Tickets available at gift shop. Hot Seats 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Win up to $2016 in cash! 4x bonus points Dec. 31 12 p.m. to Jan. 1 12 p.m.

Tax program needs volunteers

AARP Tax-Aide is dedicated to assisting senior citizens and low- to middle-income taxpayers file their personal tax returns free. The program is seeking individuals with basic computer skills, a general knowledge of tax requirements, and an interest in serving our local community. In January 2016, AARP will provide training and equipment to obtain IRS certification to enable volunteers to confidently offer tax assistance. For more information or to volunteer, call Lori at 928-478-6460 or Bob at 928-472-7588 or email:paysontaxaide@gmail.com.

Christmas tree recycling

The Town of Payson is accepting Christmas trees at the Payson Event Center parking area through January 31. This is for Christmas trees only, no brush or yard debris will be accepted. Make sure the trees brought for recycling are free of ornaments, stands, ropes, strings, nails and other decorations. Trees will be chipped in early February. Anyone interested in having the chips delivered to their home — free of charge — should contact the Planning & Zoning office in the Town Hall complex to fill out a request as soon as possible. The chips will be offered on a first come, first served basis. For more information call (928) 472-5110

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., plans movies at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29; and Wednesday, Dec. 30. The Dec. 29 movie is “Home” which is an animated feature; and on Dec. 30, the library is showing “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” based on a true story. Movie Madness at Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, Pine, continues with “Minions” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30.

Read a book, draw a picture The Payson Public Library is inviting its young patrons to read a book and draw a picture about the book to win a gift certificate for a free Subway Fresh Fit Meal for Kids. The event is part of the library’s ongoing program, Reading Matters.

Payson Elks

The Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., kitchen is closed for the holiday break. Lunches will resume Monday, Jan. 4 and Friday night dinners will resume on Jan. 8. On Wednesday, Dec. 30 there will be no karaoke or potluck; however, the lounge will be open with closing time based on participation. The Thursday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve SUPERSTARS! Duets is sold out. The Lodge is closed both Friday, Jan. 1 and Saturday, Jan. 2. Tickets go on sale Sunday, Jan. 3 for the Saturday, Jan. 30 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater “Pasta, Passion, and Pistols.” The annual Sweetheart Ball is Friday, Feb. 12 with music provided by Junction 87,

The Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., starts selling tickets Sunday, Jan. 3 for the Saturday, Jan. 30 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater “Pasta, Passion, and Pistols.” Last year’s production was a big success and sold out well in advance of the performance. So, drop by the Elks and get your tickets now for a fun winter’s night.

tickets will be available soon, as will tickets for the Men’s SUPERSTARS! event, which is Saturday, March 5. Ginger’s Jam Session, with build your own burgers or dogs, starts at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16.

Seniors can get discount gym membership

Banner High Country Seniors reminds members that fees are due for their discounted membership at the Tonto Apache Gym. Sign up in the month of December for membership during the months of January, February and March 2016. Dues are $55 for all three months and are payable at Banner High Country Seniors during the month of December only. The facility, at 215 N. Beeline Highway, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday. Closed holidays.

No bingo Jan. 1

The weekly Friday afternoon Bingo at the The Center (formerly the Payson Senior Center), 514 W. Main, will not take place Friday, Jan. 1. The regular game will resume Friday, Jan. 8, doors open at noon and games starting at 1 p.m. In January, watch for “BINGO

Alanon meets:  Monday at 6 p.m.,  St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Payson; Wednesday at 1 p.m., Southern Baptist Church, Star Valley. For information call Kali at (503) 354-4402. Alateen meetings have been suspended until further notice.  For information call Helen at (928) 978-6424.

BONANZA” with new games and increased minimum payouts. These Friday bingo sessions are open to everyone in the community. You do not have to be a member of the Senior Center to enjoy the fun. All proceeds after payouts go to support Payson Helping Payson and the Senior Center.

PAWS to meet

PAWS (the Payson Area Woofers Society) meets at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6 in the conference room at the library. Melisa and Andrew from Rim Country Pet Salon on Main Street will be the evening’s guests. They will discuss the services that they offer in the salon. Come and you may learn some grooming tips too. Everyone is invited. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call Dorothy Howell, (928) 472-7396.

Narcotics Anonymous

Drug Problem? If you think you may have a problem with drugs, give yourself a break. There is a way out, with the help of other recovering addicts in Narcotics Anonymous. We have been there. Payson meetings: Rim Recovery - Thursday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m., 107 E. Airline Dr. (Steps House – directly behind old batting cages). Recovery in the Pines- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 p.m. at 213 S. Colcord, Room 213, in rear, off Ash Street (Payson Community Kids Building). Before you use again, please call Bill N. at (928) 978-8001 or Annie W. at (480) 341-3264; NA East Valley Area HELPLINE (480) 897-4636; Arizona NA website: www. arizona-na.org.

Celebrate Recovery

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

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Rim Country CoDA

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a 12-step fellowship of women and men whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self discovery — learning to love ourselves. Meeting time is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Philip’s Catholic Church (education building to right of church), 511 S. St. Philips St., Payson. For more information, contact Sharon (480) 244-1393 or Diane (928) 468-1852.

Christ-Centered Recovery

Christ-Centered Recovery Study meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Calvary Chapel Payson, 1103 N. Beeline Highway. The group uses the faith-based program for those dealing with substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling, etc. Childcare is provided. Call (928) 468-0801 for more information.

Activities at the Pine Senior Dining Room

The following activities are now available at the Senior Dining Room, located at the Pine Strawberry Community Center, 3866 N. Highway 87, Pine. Wednesday: Hand & Foot, starts at 9 a.m.; Pinochle, starts at 1 p.m.; Polish Poker, starts at 1 p.m. Thursday: Stitch ‘n Time, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Bingo, starts at 1 p.m. the third Thursday of month Friday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge, starts at 1 p.m. Saturday: Walkers Club, meets at 9 a.m. on the P/S Elementary School Track Monday: Poker, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Canasta, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Arts Party, held once a month, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information - especially related to the holiday schedule - call the P/S Thrift Store at (928) 476-4633.

Pioneer Recycling

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

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Tuesday

Wednesday

• Christmas tree recycling at Payson Event Center • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; see the movie “Home” at 3:30 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Christmas tree recycling at Payson Event Center • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; see “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” at 3:30 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; ss Minions” at 1 p.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

Saturday

Looking ahead

• Christmas tree recycling at Payson Event Center • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; see “Cinnamon” at 10:30 a.m. • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Happy New Year

• Pine and Payson libraries closed for the holiday • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy. • Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center

Jan 3 • Elks Lodge has tickets for Jan. 30 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Jan. 6 • PAWS meets at 6 p.m. at Payson Public Library community room

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• Dec. 29, 1915: The French National Assembly formally cedes the land that holds the British war cemeteries to Great Britain, ensuring that even as World War I was being fought, its most sacred monuments would be forever protected. • Dec. 30, 1922: In post-revolutionary Russia, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, also known as the Soviet Union) is established, comprising a confederation of Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine and the future republics of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. • Dec. 28, 1954: Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington is born in Mount Vernon, N.Y. In 2002, for his performance as a corrupt cop in “Training Day,” Washington became the first black man to win the Best Actor Academy Award since Sidney Poitier in 1964. • Dec. 31, 1999: The United States hands over control of the Panama Canal, putting the strategic waterway into Panamanian hands for the first time. A ship heading from New York to San Francisco can save about 7,800 miles by taking the Panama Canal rather than sailing around South America.

Everyone says government ought to be run like a business. So imagine you’re running a business. Every year, a third of your most important workers quit. You can’t even find enough people to fill the positions you’ve budgeted. You’re hemorrhaging workers quicker than you can get them trained — and falling further behind every year. Now get this: Your job is to keep people alive. Children, in fact. Helpless children. And they’re dying because of your worker turnover. What are you going to do? Well, in private industry, you’d get sued so fast you’d be out of business in a year. Guess we’d count that as a victory for free enterprise. But let’s say you want to stay in business before the lawyers gather to pick your carcass clean. What would you do? Well, any sensible person would raise the salaries to attract and retain qualified staff — so as to quit killing children. Maybe you’d want to look into the working conditions that produce such a horrendous turnover rate. In case you’re wondering, we’re talking about Arizona’s Department of Child Safety, which despite a reorganization and an infusion of money from the Legislature has utterly failed to cope with the inexorable rise in reports of child abuse. Two years ago, everyone pronounced themselves scandalized that the then-Child Protective Services simply stamped 16,000 reports of abuse and neglect as “uninvestigated,” for lack of staff. Big fuss. Press releases. Pious statements about protecting children. Complete reorganization. Hearings before the Legislature. So what became of this child-killing scandal? Two years later, the backlog’s back up to nearly 15,000. They’ve changed the name of the agency — and they’ve changed the terminology for reports they don’t investigate — but the outcome’s the same. Of the 75 children starved or beaten or neglected to death last year, half had a history with the Department of Child Safety. Fat lot of good it did them. So naturally enough, lawmakers gave the new director of the agency a pretty hard time when he came begging for a big budget increase in the upcoming fiscal year. The lawmakers rightfully pointed out that the millions of extra dollars the state poured into the system in the midst of the crisis didn’t seem to have solved the problem. Will throwing money at the crisis work better this time? Well, consider one arresting fact: Every year, 30 or 40 percent of the trained, frontline Child Protective Service workers quit. The agency has a budget for 1,200 investigators — but only has 930 in place. They literally can’t find people to take this heartbreaking job. And even if they get someone in place, they don’t stay long. Maybe that’s because Arizona pays CPS workers about 30 percent less than the national average. What to do? Clearly, we need to increase the pay of CPS workers and improve their working conditions — and that’s just for starters. The director pointed out that the agency now receives roughly 50,000 reports of child abuse and neglect annually, a big increase in the past three years. Moreover, the number of children removed from their homes and placed in foster care is increasing at a rate of 10 percent annually — but the supply of foster homes is decreasing. Here are some of the recommendations for change made in the annual Child Fatality Review report, which we wrote about in today’s Roundup: • Increase funding for child care assistance programs. • Ensure funding for Department of Child Safety. • Expand public awareness programs and training. • Support evidenced-based prevention programs, like Healthy Families Arizona, Nurse Family Partnership, Family Resource Centers. • Report suspected abuse at 1888 SOS CHILD. • Increase in-home visiting programs. • Train police, through Department of Child Safety. Obviously, it’s not enough to “throw money” at the problem. An army of investigators won’t make much difference if we don’t have a system that ensures the safety of the children if they remain in the home — or finds a better place for them to grow up. No doubt about it: We’re talking serious money here. Frustrated lawmakers who cut the CPS budget in 2009, now seem surprised to find that child deaths rose as a consequence. They provided extra money last year, but can’t now expect a one-year fix for a problem years in the making. We can only hope that Gov. Doug Ducey will in fact apply some free enterprise logic to the situation by giving the Department of Child Safety the resources to do the job — before holding it accountable for the results. After all, he made a small fortune selling ice cream cones. He obviously knows how to run a business. So we hope he applies that experience to figuring out why the Department of Child Safety can’t hang onto its investigators long enough to save our children.

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Angels amongst us Editor: We have many angels in Rim Country. 2015 is our fourth year sponsoring an Angel Tree — predominantly tags for seniors in need, with a smaller number for children at the Time Out Shelter. Every year the tags are picked up faster and the gifts get bigger! It certainly makes it easier to believe in the true Christmas spirit when we walk into a conference room full to bursting with gifts for those who need them! We wish everyone who gave those gifts could see for themselves the tears of joy and the smiles of children when presented with these unexpected treasures. Thank you again for another year of great generosity. Chris Walsh and Pat Kolasinski at Edward Jones

Politicians peddling untruths Editor: In regards to the article where climate change denier Sen. Sylvia Allen continues to blame plants for air pollution, I must say she is halfright, coal-fired generator plants are causing pollution. I lived in Page at the time the EPA forced SRP to install updated scrubbers in the towers of the Navajo Generating Plant. This act allowed us to see Lake Powell again. The same thing needs to be done at the APS Cholla Generating site in Joseph City, but this costs money that the giant power company doesn’t want to spend. It’s less expensive to spend money on politicians like Sen. Allen, Rep. Brenda Barton and Rep. Paul Gosar. These “politicians,” who think the Earth is 6,000 years old, gladly try to sell their untruths by telling the gullible public that the government agency, the Environmental Protection Agency is killing jobs. The name speaks otherwise; the polluted air is killing people. We need clean air ... Arizona Public Service and the Salt River Project have always passed their costs along to consumers ... what’s your clean air worth? Remember when the Cuyahoga River burst into flames before the EPA stepped up? The EPA is our protector. Ted Paulk

and culture loudly promote the easy “us vs. them” thinking. But history simply does not support the hypothesis that religion is the major cause of conflict. The wars of the ancient world were for territorial conquest, to control borders, secure trade routes, or respond to an internal challenge to political authority. In fact, the ancient conquerors welcomed the religious beliefs of those they conquered, and often added the new gods to their own. Most modern wars, including the American Revolution, the French Revolution, the American Civil War, World War I, the Russia Revolution, World War II, and the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, were not religious in nature or cause. The motives were nationalistic and ethnic, not religious. The vast numbers of genocides are not based on religion. They are about an absolute dictator whose word is law and a “holy book” of unchallenged rules. These claims simply equate “religion” with the human desire for power, conformance, and control. Peace is the highest religious aspiration for which we must work. Yes, even here in our little town of Payson. The future in our hands, as Lucy Karry said in her letter about making a difference with “random acts of kindness.” The world is perfected by the conscious acts of human beings. While religions have often fallen well short of this Utopian vision, we must recognize that greed, unbalanced power, and causeless hatred, not religion, are the causes of most wars. Eliminating these should be our focus. Kathleen Kelly

Environment Protection Agency arbitrarily closes the plant down. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the cost to the state of Arizona, which will be paid by the taxpayers, if we have to support another thousand unemployed workers, and build an infrastructure to provide for new, far more expensive and less consistent and reliable sources of power. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what happens to our electrical bills if our rates double or triple because of plant closures or extremely expensive and inefficient upgrades the letter writer admits he doesn’t understand. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how smoggy our environment will get if everyone who cannot afford higher rates — and that is nearly everyone — has to burn wood in home and workplace fireplaces because we cannot afford the cost of electricity. The letter writer is correct: It is all about the money, but it is not the politician’s money or the coal industry money that governs the issue. Contrary to the author’s insulting claim, Paul Gosar’s constituency is not the coal industry; it is the electrical power consumers who are currently paying for the least expensive form of power available, and cannot pay for more. Lastly, it has already been proven that what little haze there may be in northern Arizona is not from the Navajo Generating Station; it was there before industry arrived and it will be there after the EPA destroys our livelihood and our technology. Donald L Cline

Thank coal and fossil fuels

Anyone else dumbfounded?

Editor: Global warming, climate change, whatever you call it this week, is nothing but a joke to most people. Just another feel-good tax by liberals who want more control. I drive a truck for a living. I burn carbon for a paycheck. I enjoy all the things it provides us, a quality of life much better than 150 years ago. You are dead wrong on this issue and it just pisses you off to no end. Next time you open your refrigerator to cook a meal, thank coal and fossil fuels. Regan Forrest

Editor: Is anyone else as dumbfounded as I that the county attorney would put the full force of his office into destroying the life of lifetime resident, father, husband, Clay Sopeland, for a mistake that hurt no one, while simultaneously putting murdering drug dealers back on the streets, within hours of their arrests, to wreak more havoc? Dale Oestmann

Don’t blame religion

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist

Editor: We can’t look away any more from the fear and hate in this world. Today, the target is aimed at the Muslims. George Carlin made us laugh with his analysis of The 10 Commandments. He said “More people have been killed in the name of God than for any other reason.” In a world with billions of people defining themselves as religious, those who believe that violence is the will of God and that the murder of innocents is a holy act are a small insane minority. We must be alert to these threats and respond forcefully. But there are many common misconceptions that we have held onto about religion. Politics

Editor: A letter writer complains that Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar is “trying to protect the profits of his constituents, the coal industry” (presumably, according to the author, by denying the alleged impact that burning fossil fuels has on the environment). The letter writer may be correct that “it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what happens to the by-product of burned fossil fuels.” However, it also doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what happens to the jobs of nearly a thousand employees of the Navajo Generating Station and the Kayenta Mine that provides its fuel if the illegal, unconstitutional

worthnoting “Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have, it depends solely upon what you think.” — Dale Carnegie

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Rim Country Health honors employees Payroll and vendor contracts contribute to area’s economy Rim Country Health has been serving the community of Payson and the surrounding area for 30 years. It provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, independent senior apartment living and

long-term care. In the past year it has honored several of its employees for their efforts on behalf of the patients and made a significant contribution to the community. It named Carla Ernst, the director of nursing, as Team Manager of the Year. Ernst has been with Rim Country Health for 14 years. Becky Prock, admissions coordinator, was named Team Member of the Year — some familiar with RCH may know her as Becky Underwood, she was recently married.

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Carla Ernst, the director of nursing, pictured here with owner Harvey Pelovsky, administrator, was named Team Manager of the Year. Ernst has been with Rim Country Health for 14 years.

Heather Westrom, assistant activities director, was named Rookie of the Year and will be promoted to activities director in February. There are currently 156 people employed by RCH, which has a year-todate payroll of $4,957,855. It has served 585 residents in the past year and spent $128,532 on charity care. RCH has spent $614,916 with local vendors and made its facility’s community room available to 13 local groups. Rim Country Health specializes in short-term rehabilitations and also offers dialysis with the DaVita Dialysis Center on site, hip fractures, behavioral and Alzheimer’s issues, wound care and cardiac rehabilitation. The facility has separate units for patients with behavioral management issues and Alzheimer’s. Its extensive rehabilitation services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, myofascial release therapy and cardiac rehabilitation. Rim Country Health’s wide range of services are designed to help patients resume a meaningful lifestyle as soon as possible after a hospital stay to make the transition from hospital to home as successful as possible. It offers a combination of clinical and rehabilitation services to help patients recover. The recovery care begins with Rim Country Health’s interdisciplinary staff interacting with every patient on a daily basis. Nurses, therapists, therapy assistants, dietitians, social workers and recreation staff develop a personalized plan of care to help the patient. They guide the patient’s progress, manage their discharge planning and help reduce the probability of returning to the hospital. The mission of Rim Country Health is to provide a full complement of care services and offer quality, compassion, integrity and expertise. Rim Country Health is located at 807 W. Longhorn Road, Payson. To learn more, call 928-474-1120 or go online to rimcountryhealth.com.

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Rim Country Health administrator Harvey Pelovsky presented Becky Prock, admissions coordinator, with a certificate naming her Team Member of the Year.

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Heather Westrom, RCH assistant activities director, was named Rookie of the Year and will be promoted to activities director in February. She is pictured with RCH administrator Harvey Pelovsky.

Guest commentary

The Affordable Care Act’s special agents

Janet Trautwein Last month, the Affordable Care Act’s insurance exchanges opened for business. America’s 32 million uninsured — as well as the roughly 9 million people who secured health plans through the online marketplaces this year — have a few more weeks to select a policy that will cover them in 2016. Agents and brokers can help consumers understand the options that are available and get the coverage they need. They’ve been matching consumers with appropriate coverage for decades. They’re our nation’s best hope for getting the millions of uninsured Americans covered. Health insurance is a complex product. Even for industry experts, it can be difficult to find the right by

plan at the right price. Agents’ and brokers’ ability to do just that is becoming even more valuable as the cost of coverage grows. Next year, average premiums for silver plans on the exchanges — the most popular coverage option — will increase by up to 10 percent. Premiums for less-generous bronze plans, which cover a smaller share of patients’ health costs, will surge by 11 percent. Health insurance is growing more expensive because medical care is growing more expensive. Prescription drug costs shot up 13.6 percent between 2014 and 2015. Medical costs increased 6.8 percent in 2015 and are projected to jump 6.5 percent next year. Agents and brokers have been able to shield their clients from some of these trends. According

to research from the University of Minnesota, premiums are 13 percent lower in counties with the greatest concentrations of brokers. Agents don’t just save consumers money — they also help patients with claims or reimbursement issues following enrollment. Furthermore, agents are familiar with the details of plans and can help an enrollee find a plan that fits his or her specific health needs. And brokers are legally required to have liability insurance, which protects consumers if there are any errors in the enrollment process. Agents and brokers have already proven essential to the exchanges. They’re responsible for about 40 percent of existing sign ups through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces. In Kentucky alone, brokers helped 55,000 people enroll in

exchange plans last year. Without brokers and agents, exchange enrollment would plummet. That would be disastrous. The exchanges are counting on high levels of sign ups, particularly among the young and healthy. Insurers need their premiums to offset the costs of providing care to those who are older and sicker. If enrollment is insufficient, the marketplaces will quickly become insolvent. As the Affordable Care Act matures, the enrollment process is destined to change. Agents and brokers can ensure that declining enrollment and consumer confusion are not among those changes. About the author

Janet Trautwein is CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters.

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Cheesy addiction The Healthy

FOODIE by Michele Nelson

“Hello, my name is Michele and I’m an addict.” “Hello, Michele,” says the roomful of supporters and fellow sufferers, looking at me with compassion that gives me permission to continue. “I have a drawer full of my addiction in the fridge,” I’d say, “I take each one out and agonize over which flavor is the best — the nutty sharp Parmesancheddar or the goat-y French one, or the sharp after taste of the blue one ... then I give up and decide to eat just a little bit of each. Just a bite, I promise. An itsy bitsy bite of each will-crushing flavor. Instead, I gorge on slice after slice, helpless until I finally drop to the sofa in a state of comatose bliss — helpless in the face of my addiction.” Before you scoff, please note — cheese addiction is real, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin — and I suffer horribly from it. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC4334652/) I can no more drive past Trader Joe’s than an alcoholic can stroll past a bar. Every time I promise, just a Munster, a Brie —a mozzarella at most. Invariably, my resolve buckles. Just ask my kids. They wander over to the chocolate aisle as I linger over the cheese board. Even now as I write this, my cheese drawer calls — English Coastal Cheddar, Creamy Toscano with TJS Coastal Syrah, Gruyère, Parmesan and Gouda, goat cheese medallions, smoked Gouda, goat chevre and finally — wait for it — Italian Drunken. Oh the shame of it. So, why is cheese considered as addictive as crack? The University of Wisconsin cheese research center decided to find out. So, its researchers had about 500 people complete the Yale Food Addiction Scale. The Yale Food Addiction Scale asks questions such as: “I find myself consuming certain foods even though I am no longer hungry,” and “My behavior with respect to food and eating causes me significant distress.” The study found that the more processed and fatty the food, the more addictive it is. So, guess which food hit the top of the charts — spoiler alert — it wasn’t chocolate. It was pizza. Between the sugar in the tomato sauce, the carbs in the crust and the abundance of cheese, pizza is the most addictive food around, according to this study. I can say I do avoid pizza as much as possible — no, really, I do! I prefer the straight stuff. So what makes cheese so addictive? The trouble starts when the body breaks down the protein, casein, found in all milk products. Casein turns into casomorphins, small strings of amino acids. These are produced by the body when it digests any milk product, these amino-acids then titillate the opiate receptors in the brain. That hits the brain in the same weak spot as heroin. Hence my comatose position on the couch after yielding to my cheese addiction. But then, addicts specialize in denial. So I keep searching until I found another study from Aaruhs University in Denmark that attributes the health, long life and relatively low incidence of coronary disease of the French to the 23.9kg (52.7 pounds) of cheese they eat per person each year. That’s about a pound of cheese a week! Now, I can do that. Guess I need to move to France. I would walk into a restaurant and say: “Bonjour, my name is Michele and I am addicted to

cheese.” And they’d show me to my table without a single pitying look. Maybe even bring me a bottle of wine. But I guess that’s another column. Fig and Goat’s Cheese Pizza by Diana Henry published in “The Telegraph” (http://www.telegraph. co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/10810965/Fig-and-goatscheese-pizza-recipe.html) For the dough: 3/4 teaspoon active dried yeast 4-1/2 ounces flour, plus more for dusting 4-1/2 ounces strong plain flour 1 teaspoon olive oil Or for ease, use pre-made pizza dough Topping: 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 onions, halved and finely sliced 8 small figs, halved 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar A touch of sugar for sprinkling 4-1/2 ounces goat’s cheese, broken into chunks A little extra virgin olive oil for drizzling First make the dough. Have 6 ounces lukewarm water ready. Put the yeast into a couple of tablespoons of the warm water in a small bowl and add a tablespoon of the flour. Stir together, then leave somewhere warm to “sponge” for 20 minutes or so. Put both types of flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Pour on the sponged yeast, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the oil and remaining water and gradually mix all the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to form a dough (it will be quite wet). Knead for 10 minutes until satiny and elastic, then put in a clean bowl, cover with a cloth and leave somewhere warm for 2-1/2 hours. It should double in size. (If you are using bought fresh dough you just need to put it somewhere warm for 30 minutes before using.) Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions. Fry over a medium heat for about 7 minutes, then add a couple of tablespoons of water, season, cover the pan, turn down the heat and cook for about 10 minutes. You want the onions to be soft and golden. If the mixture is quite “wet” at the end of this time, turn up the heat (with the lid off) to drive off the excess moisture. Set the onions aside. A good half an hour before you want to cook the pizza, preheat the oven to 450 degrees — it really needs to be as hot as you can get it. Place a baking sheet or pizza stone into the oven to heat. Turn out the dough (whether you are using bought or homemade) on to a lightly floured surface and knead it a little, then roll

it into a circle or a rough square, depending on whether you are using a pizza stone or a baking sheet. It doesn’t have to be neat. It should be about 11-3/4 to 12-1/2 inches across. Carefully take the hot baking sheet or stone out of the oven and flour it. Put the pizza dough on to it and, working quickly, top with the onions and the halved figs, leaving a 1-inch rim all the way around the pizza. Spoon a little balsamic vinegar on top of each fig half and sprinkle a bit of sugar on each as well. Dot the chunks of goat’s cheese among the figs. Drizzle the goat’s cheese with a little olive oil (too much and it makes the pizza soggy). Grind some pepper over the top. Bake in the hot oven for 15 minutes. The pizza should be golden and the figs slightly caramelized in patches. Eat immediately. A rocket (arugula), spinach or watercress salad is good on the side (toss some toasted almonds or hazelnuts into it).

What is a nursing home? by

Bret daCosta

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A nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility, is a place for people who don’t need to be in a hospital, but can no longer be cared for at home. This can include people with critical injuries or serious illnesses, or those needing care after surgery. Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation has aides and skilled nurses on hand 24 hours a day. Nursing homes can be: Hospital-like.

This type of nursing home is often set up like a hospital. Members of the staff give medical care, as well as physical, speech, and occupational therapy. There are nurses’ stations on each unit. As a rule, one or two people live in a room. Things that make a room special, like family photos, are always welcome. Household-like.

These facilities are designed to be more like homes, and the day-to-day routine is not fixed. Teams of staff and residents try to create a relaxed feeling. Kitchens are often open to residents, decorations give a sense of home, and the staff is encouraged to develop relationships with residents. Combination.

Some nursing homes such as Rim Country Health have a combination of hospital-like and household-like units. We also have separate areas called “Special Care Units” for people with serious memory problems, like dementia or behavioral issues. Tips to keep in mind If you need to go to a nursing home after a hospital stay, the hospital staff can help you find one that will provide the kind of care that’s best for you. Hospitals have case managers who can help you with these decisions. If you are looking for a nursing home, ask your doctor’s office for some recommendations. We highly recommend that you become familiar with your local resources long before you find yourself or a loved one in need. We welcome you to come tour Rim Country Health, call 928-474-1120

Do nursing homes have to meet standards? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires each state to inspect any nursing home that gets money from the government. Homes that don’t pass inspection are not certified. Ask to see the current inspection report and certification of any nursing home you are considering. Rim Country Health is proud of our 100 percent State Quality Rating. Paying for nursing home care It’s important to check with Medicare, Medicaid and any private insurance provider you have to find out their current rules about covering the costs of long-term care. You can pay for nursing home care in several ways. Here are some examples: Medicare: For someone who needs special care, Medicare, a federal program, will cover part of the cost in a skilled nursing home approved by Medicare. Medicaid: Medicaid is a state/federal program that provides health benefits to some people with low incomes. Contact your county family services department to see if you qualify. Private pay: Some people pay for long-term care with their own savings for as long as possible. When that is no longer possible, they may apply for help from Medicaid. If you think you may need to apply for Medicaid at some point, make sure the nursing home you’re interested in accepts Medicaid payments. Not all do, Rim Country Health does. Long-term care insurance: Some people buy private long-term care insurance. It can pay part of the costs for a nursing home or other long-term care for the length of time stated in your policy. This type of insurance is sold by many different companies and benefits vary widely. Look carefully at several policies before making a choice. When thinking about nursing home costs, keep in mind that you can have extra out-of-pocket charges for some supplies or personal care, for instance, hair appointments, laundry and services that are outside routine care. If you have questions regarding pre-authorization, payment options or would like to take a tour of our facility feel free to call Rim Country at 928-474-1120 or check us out on the Web at www. rimcountryhealth.com.

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It’s been more than two months since a Payson man fatally shot another man in the Home Depot parking lot and police say they are still investigating and will not release any records or additional information. In early October, Robert Schmidt, 51, shot Roger Annabel, 61, three times after Annabel reportedly reached into Schmidt’s vehicle during an “interaction,” said Police Chief Don Engler. Surveillance cameras at the store reportedly caught some of the event, but police have refused to release the police reports,

footage or a recording of the 911 call that Schmidt made after shooting Annabel. Engler said the Gila County Attorney’s Office has asked police not to release anything until prosecutors decide if they will charge Schmidt. Police decided not to arrest or charge Schmidt after initial indications suggested he likely acted in self-defense. Shawn Fuller, chief deputy Gila County attorney, said the case is under investigation and review and so will provide no further comment. The men had reportedly spoken sometime earlier about a relationship Schmidt has

with Annabel’s stepdaughter. On Oct. 3, Annabel reportedly stopped his vehicle in front of Schmidt’s in the Home Depot parking lot, just outside the garden entrance, and approached on foot, Engler said. Annabel allegedly went up to Schmidt’s window. It is unknown how long Annabel was at Schmidt’s window before Schmidt fired his weapon. Annabel was not carrying a weapon on him at the time. Engler said he couldn’t say when the investigation will be completed. Prosecutors have the authority to actually bring charges.

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Please consider Time Out Domestic Violence Shelter for your 2015 AZ Charitable Tax Credit. Arizona tax law provides a tax credit for contributions made before Dec. 31, 2015 to certain qualifying 501c3 charities that provide assistance. For 2015, the maximum amount of this credit is $400 for married taxpayers and $200 for single taxpayers and are available based on your income tax filing status.

New for this tax year — an extension on 2015 Credit for Kids tax credits to April 15. Sean Laux, the Department of Revenue public relations officer said private school tuition credits had always had that deadline. This year, both tax credits have the same deadline. The recent flier sent out by Payson Unified School District placed that information front and center. But individuals may actually qualify for more than one tax credit. The AZDR says that individuals may claim a credit for:

• Public school extracurricular activities • Credits for donations to qualified school tuition organizations for scholarships to private schools. • Individuals that are shareholders in an S corporation may claim credits for contributions made by the S corporation to a qualified school tuition organization. • Individuals may contribute $200 to a public school and $535 to an organization providing scholarships for private schools. But individuals may qualify for more tax credits if they donate to an organization that aids foster care charitable organizations. Legislation in 2013, allows Arizona income tax payers to donate $400 to an organization

that provides ongoing services to at least 200 qualified individuals in Arizona and spends at least 50 percent of its budget on services. Taxpayers may also mix up how much they give to a public school, organization that helps the poor and foster care organization. For example, the Department of Revenue website has examples of a donor giving $100 to a public school and $300 to a foster care organization. The total between the two organizations may not exceed $400. The Department of Revenue lists all of the organizations that are currently qualified to accept tax credit donations: https://www. azdor.gov/Home.aspx.

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Unity of Payson helps Senior Center Joanne Conlin of the Payson Senior Center accepts a check from Unity of Payson member Rev. Maurice Guerette. Unity recognizes and supports the good Payson’s Senior Center brings to the community. Unity of Payson’s Sarah Berry gets a big hug from Joanne Conlin of Payson’s Senior Center for leading Unity’s fundraising raffle benefiting The Center. Payson’s Senior Center provides a wide variety of services including Meals on Wheels. There is still time to make a contribution. Drop off or mail a check to the Senior Center, 512 W. Main St., Payson, AZ 85541. For more information go to www. paysonseniorcenter.org or www.unityofpayson.org. Unity Church of Payson meets at 10 a.m. Sundays in the Arizona Board of Realtors conference room, at the north end of the strip mall across from Tiny’s Restaurant.

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Deputy Pays It Forward After Deputy Halenar, with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office received a random gift of $100 from a citizen, he decided to pay it forward to the Humane Society of Central Arizona. Halenar said he happened to walk by when the generous citizen decided to pass out $100. Halenar turned around and decided the gift should benefit the community, so he gave it to HSCAZ. Chandra Cushman, HSCAZ executive director said the money would go to good use. “The $100 will go towards caring for the animals,” she said, “$100 can cover the cost of a cat neuter and all three of its vaccines. This was a very nice gesture for sure and we love how kind this community is.” The Sheriff’s Office feels the same way about HSCAZ. “Thank you Payson Humane Society for your exceptional and compassionate service,” said the Sheriff’s Office in a press release. HSCAZ works closely with county agencies serving as the only pound service from Heber to Happy Jack and down to Tonto Basin and Sunflower. HSCAZ offers low cost vaccination, spay and neuter clinics. The organization always needs donations to cover care of the animals. For information please call 928-468-6419 or visit the website at http://humanesocietycentralaz.org.

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A Payson man and his girlfriend, who reportedly abused a friend’s infant they were watching and then tried to cover it up with makeup, have pleaded not guilty. Manuel Adrian Dorame-Ruiz, 24, and Kaylen Diana McBride, 19, both face five counts of child abuse. McBride has bonded out of jail, but Dorame-Ruiz is being held without bond. A case management conference for Dorame-Ruiz will be held Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. before Presiding Judge Tim Wright in Globe. McBride’s conference will be at 4 p.m. on that day. The pair was watching the 20-month-old baby of McBride’s best friend so she could go to work. The couple had watched the baby off and on for roughly two weeks and had been at McBride’s residence for three days. McBride

shared the home with DorameRuiz and another couple, who were not home at the time. On July 6, McBride called the baby’s mother and told her something had happened to Isabella, but she didn’t know what. Days earlier, McBride had told the mother that Isabella had fallen while playing with the dogs and often pinched herself, leaving small bruises. However, when the mother collected Isabella from McBride, she found the child severely beaten and bruised, according to a police report. She immediately took the baby to the hospital. Staff reported the baby’s condition to police. The baby’s eyes had effectively doubled in size from the swelling, according to a police report. Doctors treated the baby for soft tissue damage to the head, a pelvic fracture, a burned finger, severe bruising on the face and a posterior cervical ligament tear. McBride reportedly told the

mother the child was fine earlier that day when she put the baby down for a nap but woke up with a bruised face. Hospital staff discovered that someone had put makeup on the baby’s face to conceal the bruising. McBride later admitted she had put the makeup on the child. She denied any wrongdoing. She said Isabella had fallen and hit her head in the shower and that the baby would pinch herself, leaving small bruises. She insisted Dorame-Ruiz had no part in looking after Isabella. However, he told police he did look after the child and discovered her swollen eyes after her nap. He asked McBride what to do and she told him to place ice on the bruises, according to a police report. When McBride came home from work and saw the baby’s condition, she called the baby’s mother. McBride and Dorame-Ruiz have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

Political tidbits – from the outrageous to the merely ridiculous Corporation Commission follies continue

missioner they pay $150,000 per pursue a charges in Burns case. year. Oh yeah — in the meantime Meanwhile, Commissioner Bob the Corporation Commission Stump continues to insist he did has filed a lawsuit against the nothing wrong when he deleted Environmental Protection thousands of emails on his com- Agency, trying to block rules that mission-provided phone. Some would require the big utilities they An unlikely political drama folks want to see those emails, regulate to reduce the amount of continues at the Arizona to find out if he served as a mid- pollutants released by coal-fired Corporation Commission, which dle man between Arizona Public power plants. Attorney General seems determined to illustrate Service and fellow commission- Mark Brnovich filed the lawsuit all the possibilities of the insti- ers (then candidates) Doug Little on behalf of the commission — all tutionalization of corruption in and Tom Forese. APS refuses having benefited from the dark our political system in as short a to confirm or deny money campaign of APS, which space as possible. whether it spent a owns a share of the power plants Start with couple million dol- in question. The the resignation lars trying to get The new federal laws would under pressure Greasy Little and Forese require the power plants to of Commissioner elected, by defeat- reduce emissions by 30 percent Pole Susan Bitter ing two Democrats by 2030, down from a 50 percent ★★★★ Smith, after the who had backing reduction in the original proposed by Pete Arizona attorney of their own from rule. Aleshire general filed a “dark money” camAll this potential for corrupcomplaint that her paigns funded by tion and conflict of interest stems “I have climbed to the $150,000 lobbying solar energy com- from a U.S. Supreme Court rultop of the greasy pole” job for some companies. ing that gutted campaign finance — Benjamin Disraeli panies with diviThe law allows laws and gave corporations and sions regulated by special interests special interest groups the same the Corporation and corporations free speech rights as citizens. Commission constituted a con- to spend as much money as they Congress refused to pass a new flict of interest. Bitter Smith also like trying to sway elections with- law that complied with the court makes about $90,000 as a corpo- out ever revealing how much they ruling — for instance allowing ration commissioner, serving on spend or what they spend it on — political spending by corporathe body that regulates a host so long as the don’t “coordinate” tions but requiring full disclosure. of utility company monopolies — their campaign with individual As a result, in the past severfrom Arizona Public Service to candidates. Some suspicious al elections “dark money” has the Payson Water Company. souls think that the hundreds or become increasingly dominant in Ironically, commission insid- thousands of emails Stump sent campaigns. ers lamented her departure — to Little, Forese, APS and others saying she was one of the most might have provided that coordihard-working, conscientious com- nation. missioners. But that just goes to Meanwhile, conflict of intershow how bad it’s gotten, when a est charges have also swirled lobbyist counts as one of the best around Commissioner Bob Burns, commissioners. although the attorney general — Bitter Smith, by the way, still who also benefited from the APS maintains she had no financial dark money campaign — decided Oh, and lest you think only conflict of interest, since she rep- there wasn’t enough evidence to Republicans have hastened resented portions of the businesses of companies like Cox Cable that weren’t regulated by the 91 LPs’ supplanters commission — even though other A COMMON THREAD 92 Indiana basketballer ACROSS portions of the company are. 93 Weapon used with a Ave. products Right, because we all know 14 Madison quiver Stocking-cap dangler 98 Lay siege to people in different divisions of 10 Year the U.S. declared war 101 Nickname of Israel’s a giant company never talk to on Iraq Netanyahu one another — and would never 15 Store lure 102 Corals, e.g. 19 Perfecta, e.g. think of trying to influence a com103 Incorrect inference

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to take advantage of the tidal wave of dark money sludge, the Democratic Attorney General Association recently gave up a five-year fight to keep its $774,000 dark money attack on then-Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne secret. The Democratic group effectively laundered the attack money through the Committee for Justice and Fairness — don’t you love these names? The group initially refused to disclose its funding saying that it was practicing “issue advocacy” not attacking Horne. But the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the ads did amount to campaign advocacy. The group finally disclosed its contributions — and will likely have to pay a $7,200 fine. Ironically enough, Horne himself lost re-election in the face of a multitude of allegations of improper influence, some brought by attorneys in his office. Questions dogged him about whether he illegally coordinated his activities with a dark money group running ads that favored him. He later hired the head of the dark money group to work in his office.

Independents top growing voter rolls Well, maybe politics has gotten more confusing, nasty and corrupt than ever in the era of special interest dominance — but at least the number of voters has risen. The number of voters rose by 47,000 between July and

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39 Twisty path 43 Person held in bondage 44 Quickly, in a score 45 Alluring West 46 Jaipur locale 48 Tight ___ drum 50 Flags 51 Conan O’Brien’s network 52 Ooh and ___ 53 Beaver’s construction 54 Night before 55 Racing boat steerer 57 Articulate 58 Beastie 61 MPG-rating org. 64 Unfortunate sort 65 Photo badges, e.g. 68 Jellied dish 69 Covert U.S. org. 70 Laugh loudly 71 Siam or Japan suffix 72 Film director Craven 73 It blasts 74 Slippery fish 77 Lead-in to dactyl 78 Nashville amusement park of the 1970s-’90s 79 Programme broadcaster

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November heading into an election year. Some 3.3 million Arizonans are now registered to vote. Of those, 34 percent are Republican, 28 percent are Democrats — and a whopping 36 percent are moderates, according to the secretary of state. The Morrison Institute recently released the results of a poll that found the Independents that now constitute the largest political block say they’re “moderate and issue-driven.” However, they also don’t vote much — especially in primaries. Only about one-third vote in general elections and only about 8 percent in primaries — although in Arizona Independents can request the ballot of either major party in a primary. As a result, the “moderate” Independents exercise almost no influence on who actually gets nominated in the primary battles. In most legislative districts in the state, the general election’s a meaningless puppet show when it comes to legislative elections, which are

largely decided in the primaries. As it happens, an Independent group is gathering signatures to put on the ballot a proposition that would create completely open primaries, allowing any registered voters to show up at the polls and vote in a single, wide-open primary. The two top vote-getters, would then face off in the general election. So let’s say you have a completely safe Republican district — like the congressional district Paul Gosar represents, which includes Rim Country. Democrats don’t have a prayer of winning in the strongly Republican district. But a top-two runoff could pit the conservative Gosar against a moderate Republican. The same thing could happen in Tucson, with its safe Democratic seats — with the most liberal candidate facing a runoff with a moderate Democrat. Voters turned down a similar measure by a 2-1 margin in 2012, with Republican groups spending heavily to defeat it.

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Mostly cloudy, 30% chance for AM snow

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Payson Statistics DATE H L Dec. 18 56 22 Dec. 19 50 26 Dec. 20 49 29 Dec. 21 49 24 Dec. 22 37 28 Dec. 23 45 37 Dec. 24 45 34 Dec. 25 43 23 Dec. 26 34 21 Dec. 27 49 20 Dec. 28 40 18

Wednesday

Sunny

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43/23 Friday

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0.01 0.31 0.17 0.08

Precipitation 2015 thru today 22.00 30-year Average through Dec. 22.08

44/22 Saturday

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PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Tuesday

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Friday

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Dominant pollen: Juniper High: Pollen levels between 9.7 and 12.0 tend to affect most individuals who suffer from the pollen types of the season. Symptoms may become more severe during days with high pollen levels. Medium: Pollen levels between 7.3 and 9.6 will likely cause symptoms for many individuals who suffer from allergies to the predominant pollen types of the season. Low: Pollen levels between 0 and 7.2 tend to affect very few individuals among the allergy-suffering public. Source: pollen.com

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Get ready: Tiger trout are coming to town Soon, rising to the surface at the end of some Arizona anglers’ lines, will be trout with wild and wavy patterns — almost like a tiger. For the first time in Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Department will be stocking tiger trout, adding an additional opportunity to the state’s trout fishing menu. Scheduled to be stocked in late April or early May, the tiger trout is a brown-brook trout hybrid, and as a result of this forced hybrid cross, will be unable to reproduce. Typically as tiger trout grow — by spring these stockers will average about 10 inches in total length — their patterns become more pronounced. But don’t wait until then — this is still an ideal time of the year to trout fish in Arizona, especially at the AGFD Community Fishing Program waters. So grab a fishing license online if you need one (purchases help conserve all wildlife for the future), and entice some trout to bite. The AGFD acquired around 18,000 tiger trout fingerlings at no cost (besides gas

Springs and Woods Canyon. Special regulations apply at Becker and Carnero: artificial lure and fly (single barbless hooks) only and, at Carnero, a two trout daily bag limit. It is catch-and-release only at Becker. At Woods and Willow Springs, where higher numbers of tiger trout are expected to be stocked, the standard six trout aggregate bag limit applies (bait is allowed). “From what I’ve read, people typically fly fish for tiger trout and they’re pretty aggressive,” said Mike Lopez, the department’s Pinetop region Fish Program Manager. “They’re probably more like a brown, so lures and flies should work well — something imitating a small fish.” costs from picking them up) from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources this past July. The trout are being reared at the Tonto Creek Hatchery. The department plans on stocking the trout into the following Mogollon Rim/White Mountains lakes: Becker, Carnero, Willow

Arizona’s fish hatcheries produce about 3 million trout per year for anglers to enjoy: rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat and Apache (a native species that is Arizona’s state fish).

ASU scientists to help run space telescope NASA has announced the selection of Science Investigation Teams for its Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST). Arizona State University will be the lead institution for one of these teams, which includes School of Earth and Space Exploration scientists James

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vatory designed to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics. The telescope has a primary mirror 2.4 meters in diameter (7.9 feet), the same size as the Hubble Space Telescope’s primary mirror. WFIRST will have two instruments, the Wide Field Instrument, and the Coronagraph Instrument. The Wide Field Instrument will have a field of view 100 times greater than the Hubble wide field instrument, capturing more of the sky with less observing time. As the primary instrument, the Wide Field Instrument will measure light from 380 million galaxies over the course of the mission lifetime. The Coronagraph Instrument will capture light from 2,600 exoplanets over the course of the mission. The ASU team will develop a detailed plan for how to use WFIRST to study cosmic dawn, the period when the first stars formed in the earliest galaxies, and when the light produced by those earliest objects flooded the universe and ionized most of the ordinary matter. “We made the case to NASA that WFIRST can and should

explore this exciting time in cosmic history, in tandem with its primary science goals of studying dark energy and finding extrasolar planets,” says Rhoads. “And we put together a team with the scientific and technical expertise to help plan for that.” Adds Malhotra, “A six-month survey with WFIRST will be equivalent to about a hundred years of Hubble Space Telescope infrared observations. We will show how this can be used to chronicle both the early history of galaxy and quasar formation, and the effect those objects had on the universe around them.” With this announcement, ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration, an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is now playing a significant role in three of NASA’s flagship observatories: The Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, and now the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope. WFIRST is designed for a 6-year mission, and will launch on an Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) out of Cape Canaveral in 2024.

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Don and Connie Gyde will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 31, 2015. Before settling in Payson in 2001, their first years together were spent in Michigan. The couple had three children: Deborah, Tamra (1959-1987), and Mike; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Over the years, the Gydes have made their home in Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland, Texas and Scottsdale.

A Show Low man this week was convicted on felony charges for defrauding the food stamp program. Jason Banta was prosecuted after a joint investigation of DES Office of the Inspector General, Public Assistance Benefits Fraud Unit and the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, Major Crimes Apprehension Team. “Theft of food stamp benefits is a crime,” said Director Tim Jeffries. “As stewards of taxpayer funds, we will not allow

people who steal from the needy to simply walk away.” On Dec. 2, Banta pleaded guilty to a class 5 felony of fraudulent schemes and a class 6 felony of unlawful use of food stamps in Navajo County Superior Court. Mr. Banta served four months in jail prior to the sentencing. As a result of the conviction, he will now serve three years intensive probation and pay restitution and court costs. He is also unable to reapply for or obtain food stamps in the future.

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her siblings, Kay Sikkema, Georgie Laarman, Bertie Grzybowski, Gertrude Rubingh, Milton and Bernice Meekhof, and Willard Van Haitsma, all of Michigan; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at Phoenix Christian Reformed Church, 2438 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Phoenix Christian Grade School, 2425 North 26th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008.

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Bobby Dean Mitchell was born Nov. 29, 1935 and died Dec. 24, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann Mitchell; a loving daughter; 4 sons; 9 grandchildren; and

12 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Messinger Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015.

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Kevin Lynn Wall passed away at his home in Payson, Ariz. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 at the age of 65. Kevin was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Nettie Wall; and by his parents, Melvin Gene Wall and Mary Margaret Phillips. Kevin is lovingly remembered by his siblings, Nina Katherine (David) Cooper, Weldon Keith (Dolores) Wall, Kimberly (Deron) Johnson, Kelly (James) Barron; along with his stepchildren, Aaron (Jennifer) Bartlett, Maria (Klaus) Witte, Tanya (Jose) Duarte, Eli (Rajni) Sentman; and sister-in-law, Gloria (Richard) Levesque; his four granddaughters, Kathleen Zajicek, Makenzie Duarte, Jameela Oberoi Sentman, and Soleini Oberoi Sentman; and his four grandsons, Robin Forrest, Aidan Bartlett, Nate Bartlett and Joseph Zajicek; and one great-granddaughter, Melina Forrest; and nieces and nephews along with extended family; his two dogs, Dexter and Mia, and his cat, OC (Other Cat). Kevin was born in Durango, Colo. He lived in Colorado for many years before moving to Arizona, where he met his wife, Carolyn. Carolyn was the love

of his life. He lovingly cared for her during her long battle with cancer and never left her side. Kevin was the Golf Course Superintendent at the Bisbee Golf Course in Bisbee, Ariz. prior to relocating to Payson where he worked as the Golf Course Superintendent at the Rim Golf Club for several years. Kevin was employed at The Beverage Place at the time of his death and regarded all of his co-workers as extended family. He was an avid animal lover. He and his wife, Carolyn, loved to bet the horse races and adopted many Dachshunds over the years. Kevin loved comedy and would often try out his own routine on friends and family. He had an endless supply of jokes. To quote his favorite comedian, George Carlin, “I do like finding out where the line is drawn, deliberately crossing it, bringing some of them with me across the line, and having them happy that I did.” After Carolyn’s passing, he spent much time caring for his little dogs. He will always be remembered, and will live forever in our hearts. Services will be announced at a later date.

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YOU! make Credit for Kids work. YOU! contribute between now and April 15 for the 2015 tax year. YOU! provide dollars for Extracurricular Activities at every single school. YOU! direct your contribution so that your tax dollars stay right here in Payson. YOU! give students the ability to compete, perform, lead, learn and grow. YOU! allow schools to offer a full array of sports, fine arts, clubs, field trips and after-school activities. YOU! value Extracurricular Activities that engage families and the community in Payson Schools. YOU! are the unfailingly generous donor that responds to PUSD whenever the call goes out. YOU! support Payson Schools as a volunteer, donor, parent, voter and interested citizen. YOU! believe in children and their potential. YOU! know it’s in your self-interest to make the dollar-for-dollar Credit for Kids contribution, because it costs you nothing.

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Payson Unified School District 2016 Credit for Kids Campaign New for 2015 Contributions for 2015 tax year accepted through April 15, 2016 Your $200 (single taxpayers), $400 (married taxpayers) or any lower amount supports extracurricular programs, sports, clubs, fine arts, field trips and activities for Payson students. You choose where your contribution goes, then take the dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your AZ individual tax return. Contributions for 2015 must be: • Postmarked by April 15, 2016 to Credit for Kids, P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 • Placed in the APS drop boxes at Town Hall or 400 W. Longhorn Rd., by April 15, or • Hand-delivered to any school or the District Office by April 15, 2016.

Make check payable to PUSD. Apply my/our contribution, if made between January 1, 2016 and April 15, 2016, to tax year: 2015 2016

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Town, State, Zip

Thank you! Payson High School, 301 S. McLane ___ Athletics ___ Career Technical Education Extracurricular Activities ___ Extracurricular Activities ___ Fine Arts ___ Field Trips ___ Undesignated (allow Site Council to designate need) Total:

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Total:

$___ $ $ $ $ $

Rim Country Middle School, 304 S. Meadow Athletics Extracurricular Activities Fine Arts Field Trips Undesignated (allow Site Council to designate need) Payson Center for Success, 514 W. Wade Lane Undesignated (allow Site Council to designate need) Payson Elementary School, 500 E. Rancho Rd. Field Trips Undesignated (allow Site Council to designate need) Total: Julia Randall Elementary School, 600 S. Green Valley Parkway Extracurricular Activities Fine Arts Field Trips Undesignated (allow Site Council to designate need) Total: TOTAL CONTRIBUTION:

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Note: Credit for Kids funds may be used for extracurricular activities only. Contributions for programs other than those listed on the form will be placed in the Undesignated fund at each school.

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The Hohokam who built hundreds of miles of irrigation canals in Phoenix also created the most advanced civilization in the Southwest — a peaceful, multi-lingual, multi-ethnic economic system stretching from New Mexico to California that persisted for 600 years, according to a provocative new theory advanced by a University of California, Berkeley researcher. Archaeologist Steven Shackley, at UC Berkeley, based his conclusion on an exhaustive analysis of spear and arrow points found throughout the Hohokam region. He also chemically analyzed thousands of pieces of obsidian, to determine the origins of each piece of the bits of volcanic glass prized in the sprawling, Hohokam trade network. Shackley concluded the workmanship and style of the projectile points plus things like ceramics, burial practices, rock art, tools and origin stories suggest a deep connection between the Hohokam and cultures as far north as Flagstaff, deep into New Mexico and on into California — particularly the Imperial Valley, San Diego and Tijuana areas. “From the Colorado desert to the California coast, projectile points are virtually indistinguishable from the collections at the core Hohokam sites of Snaketown in the Gila Bend area,” said Shackley. The theory has yet to gain wide acceptance among archaeologists who have spent whole careers trying to tease out the differences between the many, far-flung settlements built by people who lived in the Southwest for 1,000 years before a still puzzling population collapse in the 1400s. The ruins these people left behind include a mix of features that have made any attempt to reconstruct the ebb and flow of their history challenging. Clearly, the densely settled Hohokam heartland exercised a great influence over a vast area, but archaeologists continue to debate whether the people in places like Rim Country were independent groups who picked up ideas and cultural practices from the Hohokam or whether Hohokam colonists moved in and either displaced or merged with other groups. Some of the more recent research by Northern Arizona archaeologists has suggested that the distinct people who built settlements in the Verde Valley, the Payson area and along the Salt River in the Tonto Basin were influenced by the Hohokam — but sometimes came into conflict with their neighbors to the south. That seems particularly true near the end of the Hohokam period, when drought,

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The Salado built the dwellings preserved by Tonto National Monument, but at least one researcher believes they were part of a regional civilization dominated by the Hohokam, who built hundreds of miles of irrigation canals in the Phoenix area. The claim that the Hohokam dominated economically and culturally for centuries remains hotly debated. crop failures, floods or other factors spawned regional conflict — prompting people in Payson, the Verde Valley and the Tonto Basin to build more fortified settlements. However, Shackley maintains that the chemical signatures in the obsidian and the distinctive styles of the spear and arrow points over a huge area in the Southwest suggest a much more direct connection with the Hohokam, who he believes created the most powerful and influential civilization in an area covering 50,000 square miles. The work gives added stature to the to Hohokam, whose importance has long been overshadowed by the much more durable and impressive ruins left by the Ancestral Puebloeans — previously referred to as the Anasazi. They built great cliff houses, with complexes of giant, round, half-buried, ceremonial kivas in places like Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde. The Hohokam built mostly adobe and earthen cities along rivers and extensive irrigation systems they built along those rivers — especially the Salt, Verde and Gila rivers, which converge in the Valley. In addition to the massive irrigation works, the Hohokam built great, raised, platform mound housing for their elites and not entirely understood “ball courts,” reminiscent of the structures of the Mayans and Aztecs. Shackley also pointed out that archaeologists have uncovered surprisingly few signs of violence or warfare in the Hohokamdominated or influenced region over the course of more than 500 years — from about A.D. 700 to 1300. Shackley’s imposition of a Hohokam overlay on groups previously considered distinct remains controversial. He sees a Hohokam root even for distant groups like the Patayan culture group in the Imperial Valley and Southern California — not to mention the Salado, which occupied the Salt River in the Tonto Basin. “Contrary to common belief, the archaeological and linguistic evidence indicates that the Hohokam were a diverse, multiethnic and multilingual society that is mirrored in the current Native American composition of all of south, central and western Arizona,” said Shackley.

Periods of the Hohokam PIONEER (300 B.C. to A.D. 550) Small villages along the Salt and Gila rivers, with wide irrigation canals and some luxury good. Most people lived in pit houses, set into the ground about 30 feet across with posts to support low outer walls, covered over with poles and brush. The settlements generally had no village plan, with scattered family dwellings. In this early period, the Hohokam practiced cremation of the dead, made plain and red-slipped pottery, made human figurines out of clay and already had extensive trade networks, which brought in macaw feathers from Mexico and shells from the Gulf of California. Houses got smaller toward the end of the period and shifted to rectangular rather than circular. In addition to growing maize, cotton and squash they collected amaranth and hunted deer and birds. COLONIAL (two phases) A.D. 550 to 900) The Hohokam expanded along the Salt and Gila river tributaries — into Verde Valley toward Flagstaff; along the Agua Fria toward Prescott; and into the San Pedro and Santa Cruz basins; east along the Gila into the Safford area. The population expanded, thanks to efficient irrigation farming. They begin constructing long, ellipsoid pithouses, with signs of greater influence from the civilizations of Mesoamerica. Platform mounds, pithouses and tepary beans showed up along with pottery styles from the civilizations of Mexico. By now they had elaborate irrigation canals, very deep and long. SEDENTARY (“SACATON”) A.D. 900-1100 Geographical area contracted somewhat, though some expansion near Flagstaff, related to eruptions of sunset crater in 1066-67 — more fertile soil due to greater infiltration of rainfall into ash layer. The platform mounds of the earlier periods now became more elaborate constructions, perhaps with a religious purpose. At this period, they practiced both cremations and burial of the bodies. They painted and decorated about 40 percent of the ceramics Signs of social stratification increase and things like mosaic plague mirrors and copper bells make their appearance, probably through trade of influence of Mesoamerica. CLASSIC (two phases) A.D. 1100-1450 The culture grew and changed substantially, with population peaking in about 1300. Toward the end of this period, the territory they colonized contracted with the abandonment of many frontier areas — especially settlements away from the rivers. They increased their intensity of use of the lands they still cultivated, using marginal areas they’d left alone previously, which included terracing hilltops and expanding irrigation networks. Villages became more organized, with pithouses giving way to larger, above ground masonry or adobe, multi-story structures. Some villages gained outer walls and fortifications, in the Pueblo style. Burials entirely replaced cremation and pottery showed the polychrome influence of the Pueblo cultures to the north. By the end of the period, the population crashed as people moved away.

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Snow pack ponderings

Fresh snow, fresh questions by

Peter Aleshire

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The mist fades, the planet spins, the dawn spreads. I hurry forward, making for the ledge of limestone that has become my morning goal — even though in winter I must set out in the dark to make it to the point and still get to work on time. But this morning, the snow has transformed the landscape, rendering my routine morning trek magical and strange. A good winter — an El Niño Winter, maybe a Super El Niño. I rejoice with each step in the fresh-fallen snow, although I know our good winter comes at a cost elsewhere. As surely as the shadow of the same dawn sweeps across the planet each morning, so we are all connected. Super El Niños produce better than average winter snowpacks in Arizona and California — but also warm winters in the Eastern U.S. Worse yet, El Niños can produce life-threatening drought in Southern Africa and devastating wildfire seasons in Australia. El Niño years arise from small changes in average temperatures on the surface of the ocean in the Eastern Pacific, driven by shifts in the trade winds. Winners and losers, inexorable as the spinning of the planet. The climate has shifted already — more on the way, according to the exhaustive estimates and studies. World leaders have finally grudgingly agreed to make about half of the reductions in the production of the heat-trapping pollutants necessary to maybe hold the average temperature increase to about 3.6 degrees. If they abide by the agreements and follow up with more reductions — we may avoid the worst of impacts. That

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Rim Country is enjoying one of the first normal winters in years, thanks to El Niño conditions. But the same patterns that have brought relief to Arizona and California have produced drought and wildfires in Africa and Australia. The image above shows the Mazatzal Mountains. includes devastating droughts and a catastrophic rise in sea levels worldwide. That could include little, localized disasters — like the loss of Arizona’s summer monsoons. Then again, maybe even that’s not enough — the computer models yield only a range of probabilities and we don’t understand all the feedback loops in the system — which could cushion or exaggerate the effects we know about. But the politicians signed a deal. That’s something, I suppose. I must confess that on my morning walk, the unraveling of the climatic status quo seems a distant and abstract threat. I savor the sound of the snow, with dawn at my back and the branches of the trees laden with last night’s snow. A flitter of little black-headed birds startles from the juniper along the snow-covered dirt road, alarmed at my thunderous passage. They’re Oregon juncos, sparrow-sized birds with an astonishing capacity for handling the cold. It seems unlikely they could perch in the snow, given their high body temperature and tiny mass — but they flit along as living proof. Studies of small, overwintering birds have revealed the adjustments that make it possible for them to survive the winter. For instance, some small birds must

find enough seeds and other food every day to increase their body weight by about 10 percent, just to have enough fat reserves to survive the night. They hoard the sunlight and hide from the wind. One study found that 75 percent of older birds survive the winter, but only 40 percent of younger birds. Those first few winters are harsh and merciless teachers, forcing the birds to take advantage of every hidden spot out of the wind, every stash of food, every shift of sunlight. Most overwintering birds in snow country rely on finding refuge in dead snags and under the loose bark of big, dead trees. As it happens, the U.S. Forest Service for years paid contractors to cut down those vital dead snags — afraid they posed a fire danger from lightning strikes. Only later did forest managers discover the snags are the single most important habitat in the winter for a variety of wildlife. Of course, we’re only slowly piecing together an understanding of the world that we’re so recklessly altering. The importance of snowpacks is one example. Researchers from Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and elsewhere concluded that California during the 2014-15 winter had the lowest snowpack in 500 years. They based

the conclusion on tree rings from 1,500 blue oaks in 80 locations in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas going back to the 1500s. The growth rings of these oaks reflect winter precipitation, which made them a good indicator for snowfall in the Sierras. The researchers double-checked the reliability of the growth ring data by comparing the rings to actual measurements of temperature and snowfall from 1930 to 1980. The Sierras have this winter gotten a life-saving abundance of snow, thanks to the El Niño Winter that has graced my walk — and already cursed southern Africa and Australia with drought and wildfire. But last winter, elevations at 6,800 feet it the Sierras that in an average year had five feet of snow on the ground instead had bare ground showing all winter long. Meanwhile, NASA used satellite imagery to measure the water deficit caused

by California’s exceptional drought. All told, they found the state short 11 trillion gallons, compared to normal conditions. Another international study found even the modest increase in average temperatures we’ve already helped cause have had a significant impact on snowpacks worldwide. Even small shifts can make a big difference — like whether rain falls or snow, due to fluctuations in temperature. We’re a great example, as evidenced by how quickly the rain that fell near Christmas melted the snow that had fallen the week before. The snowpack effectively stores winter moisture, releasing it slowly in the spring. As a result, groundwater tables rise, soil remains moist and reservoirs fill up. A world where the snowpack melts sooner and more winter moisture falls as rain will diminish the water

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A bumpy jaunt through Rim Country history

Photo by Chuck Jacobs

Looking south from a section of the old Globe Road going down Oxbow Hill. The current Highway 87 and the buildings in Rye are visible in the distance.

Lately we’ve had a couple of columns about Jeep trips for ATVers, dirt bikers, bicycle riders, horseback riders into some remote, backcountry spots. We’ll still run stories and hikers, connecting Payson to the Round Valley area. like that, but we’re also going to switch gears a bit and talk It’s overgrown and washed out in places, but we can still drive it in the Jeep. Following it south, it connects to the about some history stuff — starting with today’s column. current Gibson Ranch Road just north of As many of our more recent resithe turnoff to Upper Round Valley, and dents may not know, the current Beeline follows Gibson Ranch Road back to its Highway, Highway 87 — more correctly intersection with Highway 87. State Route 87 — was not completed and At this point, the old route crosses the paved until 1958. Before that, the route current Highway 87 and heads south, parfrom Mesa to Payson was essentially two alleling the highway a little to the west of roads: the Bush Highway from east of the southbound lanes. If we take a short Mesa to Jake’s Corner, and on to Payson detour onto Oxbow Estates Road, we actufrom there on what was then known as ally drive on the old route for a short disthe Globe Road. Much of this route is still tance before the current road turns west drivable with a high-clearance four-wheel and enters the community itself. drive vehicle, so what we are going to do in The old route continues south, parallelthe next few columns is to retrace by Jeep Jeepin’ in Rim Country ing the southbound lanes of Highway 87 the route that the old-timers would’ve by Chuck Jacobs for a short distance until it crosses Forest driven back in the early 1950s. outdoor columnist Road (FR) 535, where it again becomes Our trip begins on Main Street in drivable, this time as FR 537. Turn left Payson, where what we now call South at the unmarked intersection just off the McLane Road heads south. This was the start of the Globe Road, which was simply the road to the county seat in current highway, and just across the cattle guard. The FR 537 stretch of the old route down Oxbow Hill Globe. The section of South McLane that goes north from is one of the most scenic of the entire trip, with big views Main Street up over the hill was called the Pine Road for across the Rye Creek valley to the Mazatzal Mountains, the same reason. and all the way south to Four Peaks. It can be driven with We head south on McLane, which now ends just past the entrance to the mobile home park. The old road con- any high-clearance vehicle during dry weather, but it is tinued southeast across the current Highway 87 onto what somewhat rocky and washed out in places, so a four-wheel is now the Tonto Apache Reservation, to where the Mobil drive is best. About three-quarters of the way down Oxbow Hill, FR Station and the Sonic Drive-In are now. If you look off the 537 turns sharply to the right (west) down into a canyon. If embankment just south of Sonic, you can see where the old See Historic, page 8B road heads toward Round Valley. It’s now a popular route

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Girls can get in on the hunting lifestyle too, says outdoors columnist Dennis Pirch. In the photos above, Emily Daniels with her white tailed deer, Kailey Carnes, 14, with her first bull elk, Kassidy Pirch, 10, with her first elk and Jordyn Kile, 13, a Rim Country Middle School student with her archery bear.

Number of female hunters on the rise Most of the big game hunts cessfully filled their tags, while for 2015 are over and many fond outdoors filling the freezer with healthy memories were made from suc under the rim wild meat. cessful hunts by local families in In general, women are much the Rim Country. Hunting is not more concerned about nutrition just a “guy thing.” There are a value for the family meals and growing number of women who free range wild game is at the have joined the hunting frater top of the list for healthy “red nity in the quest for antelope, meat.” Cholesterol and fat con tent are two critical factors in deer, bear and elk. In the inau gural issue of the fishing and maintaining a healthy diet and hunting magazine, High Country Dennis Pirch wild game has minimal amounts Sportsmen, Trisha Iles, Becky of both. In general, if it runs fast Hill and Heather Stroops wrote feature or flies it is good for you to consume and stories of their big game hunting expe housewives have a vested interest in the riences and why they hunt. Since then, health of the family when it comes to diet. I have heard of many other women in The Arizona Game and Fish Depart Payson that enjoy hunting and have suc ment initiated a series of seminars specif

ically for adult women 18 years and older titled Becoming An Outdoors Woman also known as the acronym BOW at the national level. It is an opportunity for women to learn more about the outdoors with various activities such as fishing, archery, shooting, birding, Dutch oven cooking, and photography. More informa tion on future seminars can be obtained by going to azgfd.gov on the Web. There are a couple of key factors for the sharp increase in recent years of the number of female hunters in the field. No doubt, with many of them it was dad, grandpa or another male relative who introduced them to sport hunting. In many cases, the entire family hunts and gender is not an issue. The key is

whether they can shoot a rifle, shotgun or bow accurately and are willing to be challenged by the rigors of hunting the Arizona high country. Young Rim Country women are not the exception, at the national level there has been a 72 percent increase in hunting licenses issued to women in just the last five years. The fastest growing group of sport shooters in the USA are now teen age girls according to statistics compiled by the USFWS. These local young ladies are well rounded in that they are successful in school academically, athletically, in addi tion are leaders in clubs and sports, such as softball, volleyball, track and rodeo. They are just as comfortable in camou

flage as they are in a dress or their ath letic uniforms. A father’s influence is critical in the formative years for children when grow ing up and hunting is one of the ave nues for a dad to bond with his kids. Recent family studies have shown that Dad’s influence is equally as important with daughters in the maturing process. Hunting and other outdoor activities with the investment of time is a valuable family experience in so many ways. These pho tos are just a few of the next generation of young ladies who enjoy the challenges of big game hunting in the Rim Country accompanied by their dads or grandpas. Take the time with the family and enjoy the Arizona outdoors, God’s creation.

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Payson Roundup Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Choose your favorites in the 2016

BEST OF THE RIM

PPAYSON Roundup OUNDUPReaders’ Poll ayson R Fill out this ballot or vote online at payson.com. (See rules at bottom of page.) Winners will be announced Feb. 15 at the Best of the Rim gala presented by:

PAYSON ROUNDUP

Watch for the winners in the Feb. 26 edition of the Payson Roundup. Best Business Person:

Best Business:

SHOPPING & SERVICES (List business name only.)

Best Antique & Collectible Store: _______________________________________________ Best Art Gallery: _______________________________________________ Best ATV/Motorcycle Store: _______________________________________________ Best Auto Glass: _______________________________________________ Best Auto Parts Store: _______________________________________________ Best Automotive Repair Shop: _______________________________________________ Best Bank or Credit Union: _______________________________________________ Best Beauty & Nail Salon: _______________________________________________ Best Bike/Cyclery Shop: _______________________________________________ Best Car Dealer: _______________________________________________ Best Cell Phone Store: _______________________________________________ Best Cleaning (House & Commercial) Service: _______________________________________________ Best Clothing Store: _______________________________________________ Best Computer Repair Service: _______________________________________________ Best Department Store: _______________________________________________ Best Electrical Company: _______________________________________________ Best Furniture Store: _______________________________________________ Best Gas/Convenience Store: _______________________________________________ Best Gift Shop: _______________________________________________ Best Grocery Store: _______________________________________________ Best Hardware Store: _______________________________________________ Best Health & Fitness Club: _______________________________________________ Best Health Food/Vitamin Store: _______________________________________________ Best Home Improvement Contractor: _______________________________________________ Best Home TV/Electronics: _______________________________________________ Best Hotel/Motel/Cabins/B&B: _______________________________________________ Best Jewelry Store: _______________________________________________ Best Landscaping & Tree Service: _______________________________________________ Best Liquor Store: _______________________________________________

Best Customer Service (Business):

Best Mattress Store: _______________________________________________ Best Meat Retailer: _______________________________________________ Best (Medical) Assisted Living Facility/Home: _______________________________________________ Best (Medical) Long-Term Care Facility: _______________________________________________ Best Nonprofit Organization: _______________________________________________ Best Paint Store: _______________________________________________ Best Painter (house & commercial): _______________________________________________ Best Pet Groomer: _______________________________________________ Best Pet & Feed Store: _______________________________________________ Best Pharmacy: _______________________________________________ Best Plumbing Service: _______________________________________________ Best Sporting Goods: _______________________________________________ Best Roofing Company: _______________________________________________ Best Thrift Store: _______________________________________________ Best Tire Store:

Best Bachelor:

Best Bachelorette:

Best Ribs: _______________________________________________ Best Sandwich: _______________________________________________ Best Steak Dinner: _______________________________________________ Best Wings: _______________________________________________

PEOPLE

(First & Last Name & Business Name)

Best Accountant: _______________________________________________ Best Attorney: _______________________________________________ Best Barber: _______________________________________________ Best Bartender: _______________________________________________ Best Beautician: _______________________________________________ Best Chiropractor: _______________________________________________ Best Dentist: _______________________________________________ Best DJ: _______________________________________________ Best Doctor:

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________ Best Eye Doctor/Optometrist:

(Business name only)

_______________________________________________ Best Financial Advisor:

FOOD & DRINK Best Bakery:

_______________________________________________ Best Firefighter:

_______________________________________________ Best Bar, Tavern, Saloon:

_______________________________________________ Best Insurance Agent:

_______________________________________________ Best Breakfast Restaurant:

_______________________________________________ Law Enforcement Officer:

_______________________________________________ Best Cup of Coffee:

_______________________________________________ Best Local Music Band:

_______________________________________________ Best Dinner Restaurant:

_______________________________________________ Best Massage Therapist:

_______________________________________________ Best Family Restaurant:

_______________________________________________ Best Nail Technician:

_______________________________________________ Best Fast Food:

_______________________________________________ Best Nurse/Nurse Practitioner:

_______________________________________________ Best Fine Dining:

_______________________________________________ Best Photographer:

_______________________________________________ Best Fish Fry:

_______________________________________________ Best Realtor:

_______________________________________________ Best Hamburger:

_______________________________________________ Best Teacher:

_______________________________________________ Best Happy Hour:

_______________________________________________ Best Town Councilor - Payson:

_______________________________________________ Best Lunch Restaurant:

_______________________________________________ Best Town Councilor - Star Valley:

_______________________________________________ Best Mexican Restaurant:

_______________________________________________ Best Veterinarian:

_______________________________________________ Best Italian & Pizza Restaurant:

_______________________________________________ Best Waitress/Waiter:

_______________________________________________

RULES: This poll is intended to be an honest representation of our readers’ favorites. Please observe these rules that will help promote fair play and accuracy. Please fill out this ballot and return the entire page to the Payson Roundup office at 708 N. Beeline Highway, or mail to P.O. Box 2520, Payson, AZ 85547, or cast your votes online at payson.com by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15. Ballots should not be distributed by businesses, employees or friends to solicit votes. Ballots must be at least 50% completed, and only two ballots per household will be accepted. Only original newsprint ballots will be counted. No photocopies or other reproductions will qualify. Ballots must contain local, verifiable name and address information. Roundup employees and their families are not eligible.

Your Name: ______________________________ Phone: ______________________

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Payson Roundup Tuesday, December 29, 2015

St. Vincent de Paul

Thrift Mall PAYSON

1006 S. Beeline Highway 3,800 3,800 square feet feet of of square

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PAYSON ROUNDUP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015

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

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

CUSTOMER SERVICE Order: 10079223 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: REPRESENTATIVE Firefighter/EMT/CEP art#: 20131466 Cash handling, Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

marketing & collections. Possess good verbal and written communication skills. Must have 6 months cash handling experience and valid drivers license. Paid days & holidays and bonus plan. Email resume and salary expectations to : ottez8@aol.com

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

FIREWOOD

Police/Fire/911 Dispatcher Trainee starting at $15.58/hr or Dispatcher I starting at $16.38/hr, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits. Must be willing to work irregular hours such as holidays, nights, and weekends. Obtain required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x5012; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 01/27/16. EOE

“BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE” Also BACKHOE SERVICE & YARD CLEANING Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service 928-951-6590 or 928-978-5473

FIREWOOD Firewise, Lot Clean-ups Landscaping Juniper-$250.cord Oak-$300.cord Half Cords and Mixes Available! Ray Smith

Order: 10079260 Cust: -Majestic Rim / Compass Senior Keywords: ad to follow art#: 20131509 Town of Payson Class: Hospitality Firefighter/EMT/CEP, $12.28 - $18.43/hr Size: 2.00 X 2.00

for EMT, $14.09 - $20.24/hr for CEP, plus benefits. Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x5012; pick one up at Town Hall or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 01/21/16. EOE

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Police Officer Recruit $18.07 - $27.11/hr or Certified Police Officer $19.95 - 29.93/hr,

depending upon qualifications, plus benefits. Obtain required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x5012; pick one up at Town Hall; or download at www.paysonaz.gov. Human Resources, 303 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541, must receive applications no later than 4PM MST, 01/14/16. EOE

NOW HIRING CNA’S, RN’S & LPN’S

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Full-time, Part-time & PRN Positions Available. Competitive wages and benefits. $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions. Apply in person at:

928-970-0132 or 928-363-1014 FIREWOOD. JUNIPER OR PINE AND MIXES SOLD IN BUNDLES TO FULL MEASURED CORDS, WE DELIVER.ALSO TREE STUMP AND SMALL TREE REMOVAL. TRENCHING. 928-468-1309

HOUSTON MESA GENERAL STORE AND FUEL WOODS

FIREWOOD Juniper & Oak; Full Cords, Delivery Available Call 928-474-9859

FOR SALE Custom made vintage Italian solid marble coffee table. Round 42” diameter. $20000

Set of ladies golf clubs with like new case & lots of tees and balls $2500 Vintage set of Noritake Ivory China “Trudy” 12 Place Settings $10000

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Join our friendly Team

Clean Gila County Series 6 (Bar) Liquor License available January 1, 2016. $50,000 928-476-6503

Debco Construction

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I BUY ESTATES! (928) 474-5105 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades? Droopy Drapes? WE CAN FIX THAT! Dani 928-595-2968 BLINDS & DESIGNS Repairs, Sales, Shade Screens & More!

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS Mobile RV & Trailer Repair! Call Carl 928-951-3500 Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main,Payson 928-978-8375

Payson Roundup Newspaper is seeking an independent contractor to deliver newspapers,Tuesdays and Friday Afternoons, in Pine and Strawberry Arizona. Must have knowledge of all in and outs of street locations . Must be 21 years of age, good driving record, dependable transportation, Preferably 4-Wheel Drive & proof of insurance on vehicle. Attached to your application provide a motor vehicle report. Our Company Does Background Checks! Applications available after 3:00 p.m. at 708 N. Beeline, Payson, AZ

2004 Chevy Trail Blazer, Very Clean Inside/Out, 22 Inch Tires/Rims, 72K Miles, $6,995.

2010 Dodge Avenger, Very Clean, $7,895.

2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sahara 4X4, Inline 6, Auto, Hardtop, 115k Mi. White, Reliable, Good shape W/ Extras. $10,500. 760-464-3979

EMPLOYMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service Rep. Wanted, AP/AR, Customer Service a Must, Honest, Dependable, M-F 8-5, Fax Resume: 928-474-4156 Housekeeping Supervisor Wanted, Local Company, Full Time, Some Experience Helpful, Send Resume to: paysonmanagers@yahoo.com

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LOST: Blue Leather Bible w/Zipper; last seen at the Round about at Home Depot. Call Bob at 480-299-2274. Would really like to get this back!

DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling! Senior Discount: 928-478-6139 JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823 Robin H.

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RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT

PRESS OPERATOR The Payson Roundup is accepting applications for an experienced web press operator. We are an award winning, twice weekly newspaper and produce products for a limited number of commercial printing customers. We are looking for someone with experience in running 5 units of Goss Community, negative stripping, plate making and with a pride for quality. Mechanical abilities and forklift experience are also desirable. This is a fulltime position with a complete benefit package. Payson is located in the heart of Mogollon Rim country where outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing abound. Please send your resume to publisher@payson.com, OR Payson Roundup 708 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541.

HEALTH CARE

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LANDSCAPING Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences. Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Home Maitenance Available. Call 928-282-3118 Mention this add and get 10% Off!

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LEGAL SERVICES Garbage Truck Driver for Local Company, CDL not required but prefered, P.D.O.E. Apply in person at 61 Moonlight Drive, M-F 8am-11am/12pm-4pm, online at www.patriotdisposal.com

Now Renting!

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HOME REPAIRS

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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft. On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

HOMES FOR RENT

AZCLDP #81438

REAL ESTATE

3+ BR, 2 BA, House, 203 E. Pinecone Circle , Payson, AZ, 85541, 12 months lease, $ 1000.00, Leslie 928-242-9543.

HOMES FOR SALE McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth. The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour. Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

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

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com

az cans ARIZONA CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK Autos Wanted WANTED: Old Mercedes 190SL, 280SL.Jaguar XKE, ANY Porsche or pre-1972 Sportscar/ Convertible! ANY CONDITION!

Collector brings trailer & cash. FAIR OFFERS! Mike call/text 520-977-1110. (AzCAN) Financial SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN) SELL YOUR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You donít have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800394-1597 (AzCAN)

Order: 10076605 Cust: -GilaMajestic County Personnel Rim Retirement Living in Payson, AZ art#: 20127705 the following employment opportunities available: Class:has General Size: 2.00 X 2.00 Full-time UNIVERSAL SPECIALIST – 40 hours, includes weekends. Duties include serving meals, light housekeeping & concierge and hospitality services.

Part-time DINING ASSISTANT – 20 hours, includes weekends. Duties include food prep, line service, dining service and dishwashing duties. Looking for caring individuals with a strong desire to work with an elderly population. Background check and references are required. Please apply at Majestic Rim – 310 E. Tyler Parkway. For additional information, call (928) 474-3912. Majestic Rim is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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ADVERTISE IN THE ROUNDUP!

Program Coordinator: Full-time position; bachelor degree in the field w/3 years supervisory experience and/or program development; Master degree in the field w/2 years supervisory experience and/or program development. BHP w/1 year supervisory experience; AZ driver license with good driving record, 21 years of age or older; must pass DPS fingerprint clearance. Case Manager: Provide case management services for SMI, Substance Abuse population and children/families. Min. req: HS/GED plus 4 years exp in BH or combined BH education and exp with at least 1 year case mgt exp; 21 yrs of age Behavioral Health Paraprofessional/Family Support Partner/Recovery Support Provide support services for children/families and adults in home. All shifts available. Min requirements: HS/GED; AZ driver license with good driving record; 21 years of age. No Experience needed. Starting salary: DOE Generous benefit package. Submit application/resume to: Horizon Health and Wellness, 600 E. HWY 260 #8, Payson, AZ 85547; 928-474-4917, fax 928-474-7094, ines.tarango@hhwaz.org AA/EOE/M/F D/V

Rural mountain home Placitas, NM north of Albuquerque. In-law suite, art studio, energy efficient, convenient location, scenic views. 505 867-5495

MOBILES FOR SALE Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712

Bid: $500

W Norris Ct, Payson, AZ Land

HANDYMAN

HAULING

2004 Saab Aero 9.5, Only 43K Miles, Very Clean, $6,450.

CARS

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

ONLINE Real Estate Auctions BID ONLINE starting Jan 3rd!

Order: 10079263 Cust: -Williams & Williams Auctioneer Keywords: Real Estate Land Auction art#: 20131511 Class: Homes For Sale Nominal Opening Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Apartment For Rent

Call Barbara at,

LOST AND FOUND 107 E. Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 (928) 474-6896

10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft. Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257

SERVICES CONSTRUCTION

www.cancerbenefits.com Flagstaff Office; 928-774-1200 or 800-414-4328.

WE BUY CARS! Moving; have some Firewood for Sale: Alligator Juniper $250. and one cord of oak $300. Delivered 928-472-7077 or 928-951-5123

GENERAL

*DOWNWINDERS CANCER CASES*

Lhasa Apso pups: Adorable, AKC, Potty Pad Trained, Shots, $475. Call 928-243-2378

FIREWOOD Order: 10079017 Cust: -Town of Payson / HR Keywords: Police/Fire/911 Dispatcher Trainee art#: 20131192 Town of Payson Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

MISCELLANEOUS

Get the best results!

PAYSON TRAILER RANCH 1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $425.00 Spaces starting at $310. 1st Mo + Deposit! All Include Cable/Water/Sewer/Trash Calll 928-517-1368

REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HomeServices Advantage Realty PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Pine Prudential Rentals x3

609 S. BEELINE HWY. PAYSON, AZ 85541 474-5276

www.paysonrentals.com RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

1809 W. Fairway Ln., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . $1450 1103 N. Camelot, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $1200 1106 N. William Tell Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . $860 703 W. Saddle Ln. 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $850 642 S. Palomino Dr., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . $825 200 E. Malibu Dr. B6, 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 1101 N. Carefree Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 604 E. Miller Rd., 2BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750 609 N. Granite Dr., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $725 607 S. Beeline Hwy. Sp#5, 1BD, 1BA . . . . . . . . $550 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C5, Studio 1BA. . . . . . . . . $425 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C4, Studio 1BA. . . . . . . . . $400 607 S. Beeline Hwy. C6, Studio,1BA . . . . . . . . . $400

FURNISHED HOMES

2900 E. Chuparosa Cir., 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . $2200 1104 S. Elk Ridge, 4BD, 3BA . . . . . . . . . . . $2000

BISON COVE CONDOS 200 E. MALIBU DRIVE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNFURNISHED & FURNISHED UNITS RENT $800 TO $1150

Independently Owned & Operated

HOMES FOR RENT Rental # 1 Prestigious Furnished, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Patio, Fiat Tub Extremely Nicely, furnished, only $699.mo. Free Water/Trash/Sewer. Beautiful grounds. Background check.

Rental #2 Prestigious 2Br,Jack & Jill Bath, Jetted tub ,Great Room, Large Deck/View, Newly Furnished, Regular $1195. Or If you will Keep clean & some Cooking only $795.for 1 Lady or Two Tidy Ladies $895. Free water, trash & sewer Call 928-978-6505 Senior Lady or Couple to Rent New 1Br Apt. Attached to our home. Reduced Rent in exchange for part-time senior care for Elderly Lady. 928-978-4011

HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT 2 BR, 2 BA, 1344 SF, 288 E Buckboard Trail, Gisela, AZ, 85541, 12 months lease, Yard maintenance included, $930, without Horsed, $850. Chuck Olinger 602-881-8736.

MOBILE/RV SPACES Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park, Nice quiet family park, Travel Trailers, furnished $400.00 mo, RV Spaces $256.55 mo, with onsite Manager, Laundry, Shower, Game room, and Wifi, Call Shawn at 928-474-2406 RYE RV PARK 1Br/1Ba, (Furnished) $350.mo & Up; Free Laundry On-site, Utility Dep. Water/Trash Included, Spaces $200.mo 602-502-0020

LEGAL NOTICES 16000: 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2015: TS No. APN AZ05000153-15-1S 301-62-073A 2 TO No. 8548404 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 January 9, 2006 and recorded on January 23, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006001257 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on February 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM on said day. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4577 PORTAL DRIVE, PINE, AZ 85544 LOTS 119 AND 120, OF PORTAL PINE CREEK CANYON UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP(S) NO. 542; TOGETHER WITH A PROPORTIONATE INTEREST IN AND TO THE COMMON AREAS AS SET FORTH ON SAID PLAT. APN: 301-62-073A 2 Original Principal Balance $272,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor GARY L BAUMGARDNER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 4577 PORTAL DRIVE, PINE, AZ 85544 Name and Address of the Beneficiary Ditech Financial LLC formerly known as

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LEGAL NOTICES Green Tree Servicing LLC c/o Ditech Financial LLC 7360 S. KYRENE ROAD TEMPE, AZ 85283 Name and Address of Trustee MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 800-367-8939 Said sale will be made for cash (payable at time of sale), but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note secured by said Trust Deed, which includes interest thereon as provided in said Note, advances, if any under the terms of said Trust Deed, interest on advances, if any, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Trust Deed. The Trustee will accept only cash or cashier’s check for reinstatement or price bid payment. Reinstatement payment must be paid before five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) on the last day other than a Saturday or legal holiday before the date of sale. The purchaser at the sale, other than the Beneficiary to the extent of his credit bid, shall pay the price bid no later than five o’clock P.M. (5:00 P.M.) of the following day, other than a Saturday or legal holiday. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. Date: November 10, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Rosenda Cardenas, Authorized Signatory Manner of Trustee qualification: Real Estate Broker, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee’s regulator: Arizona Department of Real Estate SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT ONLINE www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766. Order no. AZ15-000792-2, Pub Dates, 12/08/2015, 12/15/2015, 12/22/2015, 12/29/2015. 16005: 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2015, 1/5/2016: Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 11/10/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-690506-CL Order No. : 150270270-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 1/16/2009 and recorded 1/22/2009 as Instrument 2009-000661 , 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: 2/18/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 6, BRADLEY ESTATES, PER MAP # 551, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. EXCEPT ONE-HALF INTEREST IN AND TO THE MINERAL ESTATE AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 52, REAL ESTATE DEEDS, PAGE 549. Purported Street Address: 530 S BRADLEY LN, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 205-34-006 Original Principal Balance: $212,982.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): JESUS MARTINEZ FALQUEZ, III AND CAROLINE L. FALQUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP 530 S BRADLEY LANE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-15-690506-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor,

LEGAL NOTICES the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-690506-CL Dated: 11/9/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Valerie Frost, 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 11/9/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Valerie Frost, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0097079 12/15/2015 12/22/2015 12/29/2015 1/5/2016 16008: 12/15, 1/22, 12/29/2015; 1/5/2016: CM#150874 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 May 22, 2008, and recorded on May 29, 2008, at Instrument Number 2008-007500, 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, Gila County, Arizona, on March 8, 2016, at 11:30 o’clock a.m. of said day: Parcel No. 1: Parcel 3, As Shown On Record Of Survey Recorded As Survey Map No. 3064, Being A Portion Of Homestead Entry Survey No. 420, Records Of Gila County, Arizona. Parcel No. 2: An Easement For Ingress, Egress And Public Utilities, As Created In Instrument Recorded At Fee No. 2006-007772, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Street Address, If Any, Or Identifiable Location Of Trust Property: 2968 E. Posey Court Payson, AZ 85541 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 302-43-007J Original Principal Balance: $470,000.00 Beneficiary (current): Name: Compass Bank Address: P.O. Box 10566 Birmingham, AL 35296 Original Trustor: Name: Carsten Heyer, an unmarried person Address: 3006 E. Posey Court Payson, AZ 85541 Successor Trustee: Name: Steven J. Itkin Address: DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C. 2525 East Broadway Blvd., Ste. 200 Tucson, AZ 85716 Telephone: 520-322-5000 Fax: 520-322-5585 E-Mail: sitkin@dmyl.com Dated this 30th day of November, 2015. /s/ Steven J. Itkin, Successor Trustee Manner of Trustee Qualification: A Member of the State Bar of Arizona Pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-803(A)(2) Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona State Of Arizona ) ) ss. County Of Pima ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 30th day of November, 2015, by Steven J. Itkin, as Successor Trustee and not individually. /s/ Sharon A. Eichhorst Notary Public (seal) My Comm. Exp. Dec. 2, 2016 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successor 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 you

LEGAL NOTICES 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 reporting agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 16010 : 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2015; 1/5/2016; IN THE PAYSON REGIONAL JUSTICE COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA 714 S. BEELINE HWY. #103, PAYSON, AZ 85541. NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. WANTLAND AND SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC; KEITH JEFFREY WANTLAND; John and Jane DOE 1 through 10; XYZA ENTITY 1 through 10, Defendants. CASE NO. 2015CV334-UN SUMMONS THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): 1. You are summoned to respond to this complaint by filing an answer with this court and paying the court’s required fee. If you cannot afford to pay the required fee, you may request the court to waive or to defer the fee. 2. If you were served with this summons in the State of Arizona, the court must receive your answer to the complaint within twenty (20) calendar days from the date you were served. If you were served outside the State of Arizona, the court must receive your answer to the complaint within thirty (30) days from the date of service. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will have until the next working day to file your answer. When calculating time, do not count the day you were served with the summons. 3. This court is located at: 714 S. BEELINE HWY. #103 PAYSON, AZ 85541. 4. Your answer must be in writing. (a) You may obtain an answer form from the court listed above, or on the Self Service Center of the Arizona Judicial Branch website at http://www.azcourts.gov/ under the “Public Services” tab. (b) You may visit http://www.azturbocourt.gove/ to fill in your answer from electronically; this requires payment of an additional fee. (c) You may also prepare your answer on a plain sheet of paper, but your answer must include the case number, the court location, and the names of the parties. You must provide a 5. copy of your answer to the plaintiff(s) or to the plaintiff’s attorney. IF YOU AFIL TO FILE A WRITTEN ANSWER WITH THE COURT WITHIN THE TIME INDICATED ABOVE A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU, AS REQUESTED IN THE PLAINTIFF(S) COMPLAINT. Date: 5/27/15 /s/ Dorothy A. Little, Judge’s Signature REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE COURT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE A COURT PROCEEDING. “A copy of the complaint can be obtained at Lippman & Reed, PLLC 5447 E. 5th St. Ste. 249 Tucson, AZ 85711 or by contacting (520) 762-4036.” 16012: 12/22, 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 11/17/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-691871-AB Order No. : 733-1501734-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/25/2005 and recorded 8/31/2005 as Instrument 2005-015984 , 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: 2/24/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 15, of Country Club Manor No. 2, according to the plat of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 146; and Lot 3, Block 15, of Country Club Manor No. 2, according to the plat of the plat of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 146. Purported Street Address: 1485 & 1483 N.

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LEGAL NOTICES CHERRY AVE, MIAMI, AZ 85539 Tax Parcel Number: 207-05-002A 4 Original Principal Balance: $108,614.63 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-2 C/O Nationstar Mortgage LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Boulevard Coppell, TX 75019 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): Lucinda R. Escobedo and Randolph J. Escobedo, husband and wife, as joint tenants with right of survivorship Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916.939.0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-691871-AB The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-691871-AB Dated: 11/13/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Long Do, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 11/13/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Long Do, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0097676 12/22/2015 12/29/2015 1/5/2016 1/12/2016 16015: 12/22, 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12/2016: IN THE PAYSON REGIONAL JUSTICE COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTRY OF GILA 714 S. BEELINE HIGHWAY, SUITE #103, PAYSON, ARIZONA 85541 C.A.G. ACCEPTANCE, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT CODY MAYNARD and TRISHA DAWN EHLERT aka TRISHA DAWN MAYNARD, husband and wife, Defendants. Case No: 2015CV21-UN SUMMONS THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: ROBERT CODY MAYNARD and TRISHA DAWN EHLERT aka TRISHA DAWN MAYNARD, husband and wife Last known address: 609 W. Arabian Way, Payson, AZ 85541. 1. You are summoned to respond to this complaint by filing an answer with this court and paying the court’s required fee. If you cannot afford to pay the required fee, you may request the court to waive or to defer the fee. 2. If you were served with this summons in the State of Arizona, the court must receive your answer to the complaint within twenty (20) calendar days from the date you were served. If you were served outside the State of Arizona, the court must receive your answer to the complaint within thirty (30) days from the date of service. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will have until the next working day to file your answer. When calculating time, do not count the day you were served with the summons. 3. The court is located at (physical address): 714 S. Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona 85541. 4. Your answer must be

LEGAL NOTICES in writing (a) you may obtain an answer form from the court listed above, or on the Self-Service Center of the Arizona Judicial Branch website at http://www.azcourts.gov/ under the “Public Services” tab. (b) You may visit http://www.azturbocourt.gov/ to fill in your answer form electronically; this requires payment of an additional fee. (c) You may also prepare your answer on a plain sheet of paper, but your answer must include the case number, the court location, and the names of the parties. 5. You must provide a copy of your answer to the plaintiff(s) or to the plaintiff’s attorney. 6. IF YOU FAILTO FILE A WRITTEN ANSWER WITH THE COURT WITHIN THE TIME INDICATED ABOVE, A DEFAULT JUDDMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU, AS REQUESTED IN THE PLAINTIFF(S) COMPLAINT. Date: 1/15/15 /s/ Dorothy Little, Judge’s Signature REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY THE PARTY NEEDING ACCOMMODATION OR HIS/HER COUNSEL AT LEAST THREE (3) JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULED PROCEEDING. REQUESTS FOR AN INTERPRETER FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION ASSIGNED TO THE CASE BY THE PARTY NEEDING THE INTERPRETER AND/OR TRANSLATOR OR HIS/HER COUNSEL AT LEAST TEN (10) JUDICIAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A SCHEDULED COURT PROCEEDING. 16016: 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 11/20/2015 TS No. : AZ-15-693205-BF Order No. : 14-118120 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/6/2006 and recorded 3/6/2006 as Instrument 2006-004015 , 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: 2/29/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: UNIT D, CHALET VILLAGE IV, ACCORDING TO DECLARATION OF HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME RECORDED IN DOCKET 640, PAGE 894, AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION RECORDED IN DOCKET 642, PAGE 547 AND PLAT RECORDED IN MAP NO. 609 AND 609A, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND PLAT. Purported Street Address: 609 NORTH PONDEROSA CIRCLE UNIT D, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-72-032D Original Principal Balance: $125,600.00 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): ELLEN RUTH NEWTON, AN UNMARRIED

LEGAL NOTICES WOMAN 609 NORTH PONDEROSA CIRCLE UNIT, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-15-693205-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-693205-BF Dated: 11/19/2015 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Martha Sanchez, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 11/19/2015 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Martha Sanchez, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0097971 12/29/2015 1/5/2016 1/12/2016 1/19/2016 16018: 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following legally describe trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/24/2005 and recorded on 6/30/2005 as Instrument #2005-011557, 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

LEGAL NOTICES YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder a the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, on 3/8/2016 at 11:00 A.M. of said day. See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof: EXHIBIT A, LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILA, STATE OF ARIZONA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: The North half of the following described property: All the portion of the Northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 10 North, Range 10 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point bearing South 304 feet and East 478 feet more or less from the Southwest corner of the Southeast quarter of Section 4, Township 10 North, Range 1`0 East, said point being the Southwest corner of the property conveyed to Nellie E. Harrison in corrected Quit Claim Deed recorded October 3, 1941, in Book 46 of Deeds to Real Estate, Page 276, records of Gila County, Arizona; THENCE North 300 feet (recorded - 300.46 feet measured) to a point; THENCE West, a distance of 105 feet to a point being the Northeast corner of that property described in instrument recorded in Docket 310, Page 16, records of Gila County, Arizona; THENCE South 300 feet (recorded 300.49 feet measures), along the East line of that property described in Deed recorded in Docket 310, Page 16, to a point; THENCE East 105 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The successor trustee appointed hereto qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as an attorney and member of the State Bar of Arizona as required by A.R.S. Section 33-803, subsection A(2). Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C). Street address or identifiable location: 501 W. Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541. A.P.N.: 304-16-215A Original Principal Balance: $310,000.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust); Sean Meares and Margaret S. Meares, husband and wife and community property with right of survivorship, 501 West Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541. Name and address of beneficiary: (as shown on the Deed of Trust); JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, 201 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale); Larry O Folks, Folks & O’Connor, PLLC, 1850 N. Central Ave, #1140, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 (602) 262-2265; Fax request for sale information is ^602) 256-9101. Sales information is also available online at www.folksoconnor.com Dates 12/4/2015. /s/ Larry O Folks, Larry O Folks, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as required by A.R.S. §33-803, Subsection (A)(2). State of Arizona) )ss. County of Maricopa) On 12/4/2015 before me, TW Higgins, Notary Public, personally appeared Larry O Folks personally know to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set

LEGAL NOTICES my hand and official seal. /s/ TW Higgins TW Higgins, Notary Public / Maricopa County, Sate of Arizona Commission Expires: 2/12/2017. 16020: 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12/2016; IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA CRAIG STEEDMAN, Deceased. Case No.: PB2015-00112 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN PROBATE NOTICE IS GIVEN: PETER E. 1. STEEDMAN has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. 2. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. A.R.S. §§14-3801 through 14-3816. 3. To present the claim, claimant must either: a. Deliver or mail a written statement of the claim to the personal representative at the following address: PETER E. STEEDMAN, 41012 N. Vince Ave., SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ 85140. b. Commence a proceeding against the personal representative in the following courts: Superior Court, GILA County, State of Arizona, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501. Dated: 12/17/15 /s/ Peter E. Steedman PETER E. STEEDMAN 16022: 12/29/2015, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-05317 Garcia 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 $154,533.00 executed by Sam Garcia, a married man as his sole and separate property, 201 W Pecan Street Payson, AZ 85541 , dated June 2, 2008 and recorded July 3, 2008, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2008-009165 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 March 11, 2016 at 11:00 am at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501, 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: Lot 22, Mogollon Rim addition Plat 4, according to Map No. 171, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 201 W Pecan Street Payson, AZ 85541. Tax Parcel No.: 304-03-142. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust A-4554789 12/29/2015, 01/05/2016, 01/12/2016, 01/19/2016

Payson Roundup OUTDOORS Tuesday, December 29, 2015

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Snowpack vital to worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply From page 1B supply of an estimated 2 billion people in the Northern Hemisphere, according to a study by the Earth Institute at Columbia University published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. The researchers examined 421 northern drainage basins and identified 97 of those basins supplying 2 billion people critically dependent on snowpack. Those basins face a two-thirds chance of significant decline in runoff due to a projected decrease in the snowpack. That includes the Colorado River Basin and the Rio Grande Basin â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two of the most important watersheds in the American West. Water basins that depend more heavily on rainfall â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rather than snowfall â&#x20AC;&#x201D; may face fewer losses. A warmer planet might actually produce more rainfall in many areas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; since the sun will evaporate more water from the oceans, which will in theory pump more moisture into the atmosphere. But less of that water will fall as snow in a warmer world, which will have a big impact on places like Payson. I reach the limestone ledge made of the calcium carbonate skeletons of tiny sea creatures that lived in a warm, shallow inland sea 300 million years ago. The rock on which I stand was seabottom mud back before a shrug of the earth broke up the supercontinent of Pangea and opened the rift that would become the Atlantic Ocean. To the south, the Mazatzal Mountains lie mantled in snow, screening me from a view of the vast sprawl of Phoenix. Snow does not rest long on the 7,900-foot-high peak of the Mazatzals. A wildfire years ago wiped out the ponderosa pine forests on the flanks of Four

Peaks and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no sign of their return â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in this age of drought. I turn, savoring the 360-degree view, until Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m facing north â&#x20AC;&#x201D; gazing at the 1,500-foot-tall rampart of the Mogollon Rim â&#x20AC;&#x201D; topped by the same layer of limestone on which I stand. At least two global mass extinctions are layered into the face of that 200-mile-long chain of cliffs, the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. In those cataclysms, 90 percent of living species vanished. One of those extinctions put an end to the dinosaurs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and opened the way for the cowering mammals who survived to proliferate and succeed. Perhaps weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve overdone it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; since we can now affect the climate of the whole planet. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the midst of a third mass extinction, as measured by the rate at which species are dying off in the past century â&#x20AC;&#x201D; much of it due to our heedless influence. Everywhere I look, the snow glistens â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ice crystal sparkles that reflect the photons falling on them from a distant star. It is hard to believe in this moment that we can change the climate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and care so little about the possibility. But in less than an hour the clouds to the east have gone from black, to blue, to red to gold to white as I walked, as the earth spun, as the dawn turned to day. We are small and live but a little while and so assume that the Earth remains beyond our power to affect. But the quick spin of the planet says otherwise. A flock of juncos flits through the gnarled pinyon pine below me. Will they welcome a warmer winter, an early spring? Or will they find themselves outclassed in the warm winter by careless sparrows, who will drive them off to the north â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mourning their lost world?

Historic Jeep trek From page 1B you bear to the left at this point, you can follow the old route for another half-mile or so, until it again crosses the southbound lanes of Highway 87 on a highway cut above the current roadway. There is no access to the highway at this point, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to backtrack. There are also some more recent roads in this area, which were put in when the power lines were replaced a few years ago, but it is pretty easy to tell the difference between the old road and the newer ones. This is also a popular area for gold mining, and evidence of mining activity, both old and recent, can be found virtually everywhere. There is actually a notvery-old mine tunnel entrance right next to the road at one point, with a secure, padlocked door to keep the uninvited and the curious out. And across the canyon to the west you can see the remains of the Oxbow Mine, which back in its day was one of the larger commercial mining operations in the area. The gold is here, but it is pretty elusive, and has never yielded enough to make large mining operations profitable, so the current activity is mostly recreational. The whole area is a crazy-quilt patchwork of mining claims, and some claims are owned by mining clubs and similar organizations, and can see quite a bit of activity on weekends. Back on Highway 87, we follow the southbound lanes back to where we saw the old route cross over. As you approach, three

roads are visible. The uppermost one is the power line road, along the power lines themselves. The middle one is the old route â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the subject of our search. And the lower one used to tie the old route to the current highway, but as you can see it is now blocked by both the right of way fence and a guardrail. That is probably a good thing, because traffic really flies down this hill. If you stop to look or take pictures, be very careful. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you to get run over by a speeding semi or anything. Also at this spot, there is a gate on the left (south) side of the highway, with a little two-track road that will take you up on the ridge to a short segment of the old route, which then crosses back and forth over the current southbound 87 until near the bottom of the hill, where it bears off to the left into the area between the northbound and southbound lanes. Nearing Rye, the route crosses the northbound lanes of 87 to the base of the hills on the east side of the valley, running behind the old Rye Bar, the old bicycle yard, the trailer park, and the other businesses. It now roughly parallels the utilities right of way, so can be easily located by following the power lines. Our trip for today ends where the old route crosses Gisela Road. Next time weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go from there on down to Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner, which is another historic and scenic stretch of the route, and includes an old steel bridge that has a very interesting history of its own. Until next time ... Happy Jeepinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

My breath comes in gasps of steam, the only certainty. But I know this much: I know I would miss the snow. And the juncos.

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