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Food Potatoes make for great grilling.

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Travel It’s that time of year again — when Alaska calls — Ken Brooks gives us the scoop on this popular destination.

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History Tim Ehrhardt takes us on an auto tour of the early days of Rim Country roads.

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Benefit The Ladies of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church are having a Chocolate Buffet this Friday.

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AROUND RIM COUNTRY

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Chocolate Buffet The Ladies of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church invite the public to a Chocolate Buffet at 6 p.m., Friday, April 19 at the church, located at 1000 N. Easy St. Guests will be given a box to fill with samples of a great variety of wonderful chocolate desserts prepared by the ladies of the church for $10.

Proceeds will support Outreach Ministries that focus on children and families in need.

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Free gardening classes The Payson Community Garden, located on Tyler Parkway, is now open from 5 p.m. until dark, Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday (closed Sunday).

Saturday morning classes are free to all, not just garden participants, and start at 8 a.m.

April’s class schedule includes: Alfalfa tea, April 20; Worms, April 27; more will be offered May through October.

Those interested in serving as garden monitors are invited to register now. For more information, call (928) 595-2805.

Human Rights Film Festival The Payson Chapter of Amnesty International will host a Human Rights Film Festival focusing on the theme Women’s Rights are Human Rights.

The event is from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at the Payson United Methodist Church, 414 Easy St. A number of short films, excerpts and documentaries will be shown.

For more information, contact Penny at (928) 978-1268 or e-mail paysonamnesty@gmail.com.

Book signing The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library on Randall Place in Pine will be hosting Barbara Bayless Lacy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 20. Maggie Dawes, Navajo herbalist from Fuzzy Mountain, will also be showing medicinal herbs that grow in the area.

Come meet the author at this interesting and informative book signing event.

Refreshments will be served.

Gallery grand opening Artists of the Rim members will have a grand opening for the group’s new gallery at 618 N. Beeline Highway from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 27.

The opening will offer a chance to meet the artists displaying works in a variety of mediums.

There will also be refreshments.

Southwestern Gospel Concert Phil Dickey performs at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 21 at the Star Valley Baptist Church, 4180 E. Highway 260.

Along with his Southwestern Gospel Concert, Dickey will offer a service of praise and encouragement.

Italian Spring Festival A five-course meal — an Italian Spring Festival — prepared by Gerardo Moceri will benefit Payson Community Kids at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 28 at Gerardo’s Firewood Café, 512 N. Beeline Highway.

Tickets are $75 per person and available at the café or from Suzy at (928) 978-3256. In addition to the dinner, there will be a silent auction.

MHA benefit The Mogollon Health Alliance will host a benefit sale

by Paula’s Handbags & More from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 23 in the main lobby of Payson Regional Medical Center.

The sale will feature a great selection of purses; men’s and ladies’ wallets; fanny packs; travel bags; pet carriers; cell phone covers; Bible covers; and various other items.

Proceeds support the MHA health scholarship fund and its many other programs.

County Government Month Gila County will celebrate National County Government Month during the month of April to highlight county justice programs and services. The theme is “Smart Justice: Creating Safer Communities.”

Some local events will include: • April 19: Earth Day Poster/Essay Contest (K-12). Winners will be announced at the Gila County Board of Supervisors meeting May 7. All entries will be displayed at the courthouse during the month of April.

• April 27: Free E-Waste Day (Payson Event Center) – bring any type of electronic equipment, non-vehicle batteries, cell phones, VCRs, CDs, small and large appliances, etc. This event is sponsored

by Gila County, Town of Payson, ADEQ, Northern Gila County Sanitary District, Pine Strawberry Water Improvement District and Tonto Apache Tribe.

Gifted and Talented Showcase The Payson Unified School District invites the entire community to its Fifth Annual Gifted and Talented Showcase from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April

BEELINE CRUISE-IN It’s time for chrome to gleam in Rim Country, the annual Rim Country Classic Auto Club’s Beeline Cruise-In is Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. The classic beauties arrive in town Friday and make the annual parade cruise around town that afternoon. The show is all day Saturday at Green Valley Park.

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The featured keynote speaker, Peter Laing, director of gifted education at the Arizona Department of Education, will speak at 6 p.m.

Students will display projects they have completed this year.

Call Juli Davies at Julia Randall Elementary School, (928) 474-2353, for more information.

Learn about hypertension A Lunch and Learn about hypertension with Dr. Jennifer Dumbolton will start at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 24 at the Senior Circle. Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. Dumbolton will discuss what causes it, how can it be successfully treated and the risks if left untreated.

Please call (928) 472-9290 to reserve a spot.

Bake sale There will be Relay for Life bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday April 26 at Walgreens.

Benefit car washes The Payson Education Center will be hosting two car washes: one will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at the Walgreens parking lot; the second will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at the Jiffy

7:15 p.m., Tuesday: Texas Hold ’em 7:15 p.m., Wednesday: Omaha Poker 9 p.m. to closing, Thursday: Karaoke 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday: Jam sessions with Junction 87

7 p.m., Thursday: 8-Ball Pool Tournaments 7 p.m., Friday: Karaoke by Katie Parks The Flying Grizzly is located at 5079 N. Highway 87 next to the Windmill Corner Inn in Strawberry. For more information, please call Debbie at (928) 978-1412.

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The Harlem Ambassadors will entertain Rim Country residents when they play April 30 in Wilson Dome to benefit parks and rec and fund GCC scholarships.

JOURNIGAN HOUSE Cinnamon Twist anchors the new Journigan House Jam Session at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. The event will have no cover, but canned and non-perishable foods for the food bank will be welcomed, along with any “tips” for the performers, which will also be contributed to the food bank.

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Choral Society spring concert The Payson Choral Society’s spring concert, “Time Machine,” directed by Daria Mason with accompaniment by Victoria Harris, comes to the Payson High School Auditorium Saturday, April 27.

Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Pre-sale concert tickets are $8 for adults. All students under 18, and children will be admitted at no charge.

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

Tickets will also be available at the door before each concert for $10 each.

Proceeds from the society’s concerts provide musical scholarships to middle and high school students.

These are awarded and the students will sing their winning tryout selection each at the spring concert.

For more information, please call John Landinoº (928) 468-0023.

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TRAVEL TALK | KEN BROOKS

ALASKA CALLS Alaska is a land offering many varied adventures, sights and pleasures for almost every traveler. Here is a state with exciting outdoor activities for almost any age group. There are spectacular high mountain ranges, scenic national parks, big lakes, fishing, fjords, glaciers and so much more.

Few travelers are ever disappointed after visiting Alaska. At least once each year we talk about the state because so many travelers wish to go there.

The first visit may be best and easiest to accomplish by a cruise from either Seattle or Vancouver.

Most ships stop at several of the so-called “inland passage” ports in the panhandle of the state consisting of Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, Haines, Glacier Bay and perhaps Victoria, B.C. in seven to 10 days of cruising. There are also cruises that go farther north to include Dawson and Denali National Park using trains and coaches as well as cruise ships. Most of the major cruise lines do this every summer from May to late September of each year. Some of the cruise lines include Holland America Line, NCL, Princess, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean to name a few.

Alaska’s scenery is so spectacular you never tire of the landscape, the tall There are other small boat pines, the bird life and sea life you see from your ship and tall mountains framcruise lines that may be of interest ing it all. to the adventurer. They cruise out of Alaskan ports and stay close to the longer the ship the better the weather? It varies with each day shore exposing the several vari- ride. Most cruise ships that sail to almost. Alaska gets many days of eties of game and some even allow Alaska usually stay in sheltered cloudy skies, some rain off and on, fishing from the boats. Consult an waters. It is mostly like cruising on but some days are beautifully experienced travel agent who will a lake. Many first-time cruisers sunny with clear skies and warm supply you with several brochures choose Alaska to try out the expe- temperatures in the 60s to higher describing these small boat opera- rience and pack seasick pills their 70s. Be sure to take warm clothtors. doctor has prescribed — just in ing, a raincoat and umbrella. Be I have been fortunate to have case. Most never have to open the prepared. cruised Alaskan waters at least 10 bottle.

My advice on Alaska cruising is times so far and hope to Except for Anchorage to book a cruise-tour that will indo it again in the next and Fairbanks, most clude the ports along the panhancouple of years. The towns visited by ship are dle as well as visit the scenic areas scenery is so spectacular rather small and feel like of Denali National Park with peryou never tire of the out-west communities haps Anchorage and allow you to landscape, the tall pines, with mostly wood con- view Mount McKinley and even the bird life and sea life structed one-, two- and Whitehorse in the Yukon Terriyou see from your ship three-story buildings. tory. You accomplish this travel by and tall mountains framSome of the towns are ship, trains and coaches. Being on ing it all. It quickly beonly 10 blocks long, an organized tour you travel eascomes clear why so while others are larger. ily and safely. many travelers rave Juneau, the capital, is All you have to do is enjoy the KEN BROOKS about their trip to the largest in the pan- magnificent sights of the northAlaska. handle portion of the state and has land. On one visit I even saw the As you investigate the small about 40,000 permanent residents. Northern Lights from the deck of boat operators in Alaska they all Do you like to shop? As in most our ship one night. Exciting! seem to call their boats “ships.” Be cruise ports, there is a good selecIf you do not want to use a aware that a boat measures any- tion of jewelry stores, clothing cruise ship for your Alaska advenwhere from one foot to 350 feet in shops and stores that primarily ture there are several good tour length. A ship measures at least cater to tourists in most of the companies that will accommodate 351 feet in length to whatever. towns. You’ll find most goods are you with air, train and coach Small vessels can pitch and roll in rather expensive compared to the travel. Most are good and can be bad open seas and in some cases lower states’ shops. We have to recommended. Find out how long you need to stay in your bunk dur- keep in mind that most stores that the tour company has been in busiing such weather conditions. A cater to the tourist trade are only ness or ask your travel agent what ship of 600 feet and longer will open during the Alaska cruising they might report in this regard. today have devices that keep the months so their selling season is Some people go to Alaska for vessel on a pretty even keel under short. fishing. I suggest you purchase a most conditions. In my experience What about the summer package from a tour or fishing op-

erator who will make all the arrangements for you in advance.

Most have packages you are able to examine before purchase. They might consist of several nights stay in a lodge located in the hinterland that will include food and lodging plus several days of smallboat fishing in various locations.

Some tours use small planes to take you into the backcountry where you will stay a few days in a camp-like setting or a lodge where boats are available for your fishing time. These facilities are often rather expensive so be prepared for shelling out a lot of money.

However, the experience will be unforgettable.

You can find tours to see wild game as well as boats that allow whale watching and so on. There are tours to explore old gold mines and the former “Wild West” of Alaska. Much of it is still wild!

The state of Alaska ferry system is another inexpensive method of seeing the panhandle towns. I suggest you view their site on your computer to decide if this

could be your method of travel.

The ferries run on regular schedules, offer fast foods and a basic bunk in a small cabin. On some you even have to make up your own bed and may be sharing with strangers.

You can also simply purchase a seat for the duration of travel and get off and on at different ports.

The ferries carry people, cars, trucks and goods. They don’t spend a lot of time in the various ports.

This is a good time to begin exploring Alaska travel. Many cruise lines sell out quickly each season, as do the tour companies. There is often another ship or two added to this itinerary each year. Holland America Line now uses seven ships in Alaska cruising.

I can’t stress enough that using a travel agent is, in general, the best way to choose your Alaska vacation. They usually know what is best in the various price ranges.

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THE AUTO TOUR

In the early 20th century automobiles gradually became a popular form of transportation throughout the country. The automobile enabled people to more easily reach remote places — places such as Payson.

Those early automobile travelers were a hearty, adventuresome bunch. The top speed of a car like a Model T was 40 to 45 miles per hour and the roads were very primitive as compared to today.

Nevertheless, folks began traveling and writing about their trips and suggesting tour routes to others.

Godfrey Sykes was one of those adventuresome sorts. In 1916 he was living in Flagstaff, having come over to the United States from England at the age of 19 in 1879. In July of 1916 he traveled through Tonto Basin on his way to Flagstaff in an automobile and his account of his trip was published TIM EHRHARDT in The Coconino Sun newspaper.

Amongst the things that he observed was that “from a scenic point of view the Tonto Basin region is second to none.” He also described the roads in the Payson and Pine area.

“There are some long, heavy grades, before reaching Payson, but the surface is in general, fair. Between Payson and Pine, heavy grades are being constructed over a series of steep hills, which will doubtless materialize into real roads in course of time, but are at present largely chaos. Beyond Pine one begins to climb the ‘rim’ and the scenery hereabouts is superb, although the road surface is generally rough.”

Payson had long had stagecoaches as a form of transportation and in 1922 an auto line was established. Charles F. See was related to the Sees, for whom See Canyon is named, although he lived in Camp Verde. The June 9, 1922 Winslow Mail carried word of the new line.

“Charles F. See has established an auto stage line between Winslow and Globe through Sunset Pass and Payson. He made his first trip this week with a load of passengers from Globe and Payson. Readers of The Mail will find another announcement of the stage service elsewhere in The Mail. The trip is scheduled for two days each way, stopping overnight at Natural Bridge where there are excellent hotel accommodations. This road leads through one of the most beautiful wooded mountain sections of the state and visits the Roosevelt Dam on the way.”

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The quality of automobiles continued to improve; yet manufacturers were always looking to test out their products in challenging places. In the 1930s, the Payson area was one of those places. The United States Rubber Company test fleet was coming to Arizona and according to a Sept. 6, 1935 Arizona Republic article, Payson was on their list.

“All machines will make daily trips of several hundred miles into various sections of the state, principally to Roosevelt dam and on to Payson and Pine, since officials believe those roads subject their product to the most rigorous tests.”

In the late 1930s a series of motorlogues were printed in the Arizona Republic. This next clip from the July 16, 1939 paper describes the Bush Highway coming to Payson from Phoenix.

“The Arizona Highway Department’s map lists Bush Highway in part as a ‘gravel road’ and as a ‘graded road-low type.’ That should not daunt anyone planning a trip to the bridge. Bush Highway passes through a wild and rugged portion of Maricopa and Gila Counties, crossing the Mazatzal mountains.

“This region is dotted with small mines and ranches, resulting in much travel over the Bush highway. The road is narrow, steep in places, full of curves and bends, requiring careful driving. From the road junction with the federal numbered highway near Mesa to the junction with the Pine-Payson road in Gila county is only 63 miles — but 63 interesting miles.

Bush highway passes within one quarter of a mile of the longest sheep bridge in the world, built to carry sheep across the Salt River each spring in the drives from the fields of the Salt river valley to the White mountains. Blue Point bridge at Salt river, Saguaro lake, the strange distorted sycamores along Sycamore creek. Four peaks, Mount Ord, the primitive beauty of the Mazatzals — all of this is offered by Bush Highway.”

In 1941 a motor tour was put together by the Forest Service. This offered guidance for motorists looking to explore the area and provide mile specific points with road details and general commentary. It was designed as a three-day trip connecting Phoenix to Payson, with a trip up to Pine and Strawberry, connecting to the Rim Road followed by a jaunt down to Pleasant Valley, and return via the Apache Trail.

There were three side trips included which could be used to shorten the journey: a cutoff that excluded Payson; one that excluded the Rim Road; and a separate journey along the Control Road. Part of the description of the Control Road states that, “the

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immensity of the Mogollon Rim has an awe-inspiring effect and makes you feel the unbroken solitude even more.” Of Pine it was said, “the small forest enclosed valley of Pine Creek is one of beauty not soon forgotten.”

Later on in the 1960s another group of auto tours was put together by the Arizona Development Board and published in newspapers throughout the state, including the Payson Roundup. The tour covering this area was titled: “To the Tonto Rim — Land of Zane Grey, Cattle Feuds and Ponderosa Pines.” The route started and ended in Phoenix, coming through Payson, Kohl’s Ranch and Pleasant Valley before winding down through Miami and Superior. It was said of Payson in part, “this popular summer playground in the pines retains both its cowtown and lumbertown heritage of smoke-scented sawmills and rustic log buildings fronted with porches and hitching rails.”

This is just a sampling of some of the auto guides and tours that have been put together and written about regarding this area. It reminds us that while the roads may be better than they once were, perhaps we all ought to slow down a little more once in a while to enjoy the beautiful sights and scenery of this special place.

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If you like ‘gross,’ get a ticket This is a truly scary horror flick with as it may seem, there is an audience for tension building and building until the horrible gore, but not me and likely not audience is just about to pop clear out you. of their comfortable theater seats. We “The Evil Dead” (1981) is considered like that sort of thing and pay good to be a horror/comedy. The charm of money to have our nervous system the film and the reason that the film betweaked in just that way. came the very definition of a cult clasUnfortunately, from my perspective sic is the comic efforts of the then the makers also mix the suspense/ten- Andy McKinney young Bruce Campbell. The gore is not sion/horror with the kind of graphic Reviewer realistic, the special effects laughable slaughter and torture that we usually and the performance of star Campbell associate with films like “The Texas is over the top. It is fun to watch even Chainsaw Massacre.” There are a number of now after some 30 years. “Evil Dead” (2013) cantimes in the second half of the film when I just not be described as fun to watch. cringed at the grotesque excess. People are The gore is much too realistic and put me right killed, maimed, raped by a demon plant, dis- off my feed. membered and engage in self-mutilation. This is The young cast of actors is easily up to the asnot entertainment for most moviegoers, thank signment given them. The writing and direction goodness. is perfectly reasonable. This is not a poorly writThat said, in his first time directing a major ten, directed or acted film. It is just yucky, that’s motion picture, Uruguay-born Fede Alvarez has all. But with a budget of $17 million and a promade a film that exactly fit the requirements of jected $20 million gross on the opening weekend his producers. His producers include Sam Raimi, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell should be able who directed the original and Bruce Campbell, to make a buck for their efforts. This two saw who starred in the original. blade gross out is rated a strong R for blood, gore Alvarez wrote and directed a film that appeals and very strong language. It runs a short 1 hour to two movie publics. The horror crowd will be and 31 minutes. By comparison the original cost attracted to the thrills and the many fans of only $350,000 to make and garnered a tiny $2.4 watching human bodies being abused in really million in theaters. terrible ways will be attracted to the gore aspect.

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The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.

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PG-13 • No Passes • 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 A court martial sends a veteran soldier to a distant planet, where he has to destroy the remains of an alien race. The arrival of an unexpected traveler causes him to question what he knows about the planet, his mission, and himself.

PG-13 • No Passes • 1:00, 4:00, 7:00

s Start y Frida

A couple begin to experience some unusual activity after bringing their newborn son home from the hospital. With the help of home-surveillance cameras and a team of experts, they learn they're being stalked by a nefarious demon.

PG-13 • No Passes • 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30

The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.

PG-13 • Passes OK • 1:30, 4:30, 7:30

Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers.

R• No Passes • 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 LEAVING THURSDAY

The world's very first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world.

PG• No Passes • 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30 LEAVING THURSDAY

R • No Passes • 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 R • No Passes • 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL THEATER!

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BASKETBALL ETBALL BENEFIT FIT Harlem Ambassadors help raise money for parks and recreation, college scholarships The internationally acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors basketball team is headed to Payson and its all for a good cause.

The appearance, on April 30 in Wilson Dome, will benefit parks and recreation activities and fund scholarships for Gila Community College students.

Helping raise money for non-profits and service organizations is nothing new for the Harlem-style basketball team known for high-flying slam-dunks, dazzling ball handling and comedy routines.

Over the years, the team has worked with Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, American Red Cross, Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis, raising millions of dollars for towns and communities across America.

Andria Simons, director of client and media relations for the Ambassadors, says the team performs about 250 fund-raising games each season, September to May. Just weeks before the team’s appearance in Payson, it will play games in Chickasha, Okla., Atchison, Kan., Wellsville, N.Y. and Sudbury, Ontario.

“The Ambassadors have played in all 50 states and 20 countries,” said Simons.

The team has performed over the years in Germany, England, Iceland, Korea, Hungary, Puerto Rico and other countries.

Simons lauds the team’s character saying all the members have played college basketball and have university degrees in fields ranging from exercise science to counseling rehabilitation.

“Kids can look up to the Ambassadors as great role models who are college-educated and drug free,” she said.

Simons calls their games, “Quality family entertainment for audiences of all ages from kids to kidsat-heart.”

In addition to the audience enjoying the Ambassadors’ comedy routine, children and others can participate in interactive games between quarters and at halftime.

Ambassadors coach Ladé Majic welcomes children with open arms, “We invite as many kids as we can to come sit on the bench, have a front row seat and get involved in all of the fun stuff we do.”

Majic is a 5-foot-7-inch guard, coach and show person who played at the University of Missouri.

After the Ambassadors professional show basketball team was founded in 1997 by professional sports manager and entrepreneur Dale Moss, he

Contributed photos

Ladé Majic (left, above and below) is the coach of the Harlem Ambassadors. While on the floor her role is to provide comic relief, which often includes aggravating the referees.

went looking for a figure to direct the operation.

In his search, he found Ladé Majic playing professionally in Israel and signed her to a contract in 1998.

On the floor, Majic’s role is to provide comic relief, which often includes aggravating the referees.

While comedy is the name of the game, the Ambassadors will also have some good size on the roster when they take to the floor with Brandan Harris (6 feet, 9 inches), Jerome Robinson (6 feet, 7 inches) and Derick Echols (6 feet, 4 inches).

Harris played at Tiffin University, Robinson at Elmhurst College and Echols at Oklahoma Baptist University.

While in Payson, the Ambassadors will play vs. four different Payson teams. Each team will play one quarter.

Some of the players playing for the Payson All-Star team are as follows: Bobby Davis and Frank LaSpisa from the Payson Roundup; Fanny of KRIM (aka Stephanie Landers of KMOG); Gerardo Moceri of Gerardo’s Firewood Café; Carrie Dick of Kevin Dick Investment Management Group; Kerry Holcomb of KC’s Home Health Care; Wayne Morris of Chitwood’s Cabinets; Jake Swartwood, Payson High School football coach; Cameron Davis, Payson High School assistant basketball coach and director of the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department; Vicki Van Camp of Gila Community College; Russ Youngcourt of Safeway; and Wayne Quotskuvva representing the Tonto Apache Tribe.

There will also be a hand-picked All-Star Team selected from the Payson Parks and Recreation Men’s League (to be named following league championship game April 18) and many others.

Tickets to the game, which tips off at 7 p.m., are $5 per person in advance and $7 at the door. Children 4 and younger will be admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism office at Green Valley Park or the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Great Grillers Potatoes make healthy meals in minutes It happened last week — the scent of the first barbecue of the season drifted over my neighborhood up behind the airport.

Few things in life are harder to resist than the delicious aroma of a backyard barbecue. There is just something about the sizzle and smells of grilled fare that brings folks together.

The farm families who grow Wisconsin potatoes know how to please the palates of hungry crowds.

The natural flavors found in the many varieties of Wisconsin potatoes are easy to enhance with the addition of a few fresh ingredients and a little bit of smoke.

The Wisconsin russet potato makes for a great tasting baked potato, but its light and fluffy interior also holds up well when seared on the grill. Also great on the grill are Wisconsin yellow flesh potatoes, which have a just-buttered appearance.

The appearance of the trendy new blue and purple potatoes will certainly get guests talking. They add color and a subtle nutty flavor to your favorite dish.

Everyone’s favorite dish at an outdoor barbecue is often the potato salad. Wisconsin round red or white potatoes are both well-suited for salads as well as roasting, boiling and steaming.

Potatoes are an extremely versatile and hearty vegetable. But the one thing all potatoes have in common is nutrition. Just what can Wisconsin potatoes do for you? Well, potatoes are: • Nutritional powerhouses — In addition to being fat-free, cholesterol-free, sodium free and gluten-free, a medium potato has just 110 calories.

• Rich in potassium — According to the USDA, diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. The potato is second only to the banana in the amount of potassium it contains.

• Packed with Vitamin C — A medium potato contains 45 percent of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C. • Great source of fiber — The USDA reports that fiber helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower your risk of heart disease. Potatoes can also help make you feel fuller with fewer calories.

Grilled, fried, baked, roasted or boiled, few ingredients get every guest asking for second helpings like the versatile potato.

Find more health information, as well as recipes and purchasing tips, at www.EatWisconsin Potatoes.com.

Chicken and Potato Fiesta Grill

CHICKEN AND POTATO FIESTA GRILL Takes 60 minutes, serves four.

1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chili powder 4 whole chicken legs with thighs, skin on 1-1/3 pounds (4 medium) red Wisconsin potatoes, cut into 1-1/4inch cubes 2 tablespoons water 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices 4 to 8 flour or corn tortillas, warmed (optional) Prepared salsa (optional) In small bowl, combine marinade ingredients; remove 1/4 cup

Grilled Red Potato Skewers

Roasted Red Potatoes with Pesto and combine with chicken in resealable plastic bag. Turn to coat; marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, in microwave-safe dish, combine potatoes and water.

Cover and microwave on high 9 to 10 minutes or until just tender;

cool. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, alternately thread with bell pepper and zucchini onto eight 10- to 12-inch skewers; brush with remaining marinade. Remove chicken from plastic bag; discard marinade from chicken.

Grill chicken over medium to medium-low coals 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. About 10 minutes before chicken is done, add vegetables to grid; reserve marinade. Grill until tender and lightly browned, turning and basting occasionally with reserved vegetable marinade. Serve chicken and vegetables with tortillas and salsa, if desired.

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RIM HISTORY JUST FOR FUN SUPER CROSSWORD

SALOME’S STARS

© 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved.

SQUARE SHARE ACROSS 1 Non-PC computers 5 Refuge 11 Much more desirable 20 Kauai, e.g.

21 “Strut” singer Easton 22 Additional unspecified things 23 Speller’s clarification 24 Mets’ division 26 Clock’s ancestor 28 41, to Cato 29 “___ humble opinion ...”

30 Choosing wisely 37 Had been 39 See 104Down 40 “The Red Shoes” star Shearer 41 Greek letter X 42 “The Hangover” co-star Galifianakis 43 Rushlike plants 45 20-hourweek worker, e.g.

49 3 R’s gpo 51 Soapy water 52 ___ nova (dance) 53 It recalls recent things 61 Fast Internet svc.

62 Subtle glows 63 “Harold & Go to White Castle” (2004 comedy) 64 “___ Te Ching” 66 Writer Wister 70 Strip of wood 71 Sprint race 74 Cry “Uncle!”

75 Sentry’s cry 76 With one flat, musically

77 Racial rights org.

78 Hash house 79 Rearward 81 Immediately 84 Third-largest Turkish city 87 “___ Lisa Smile” 89 11th mo.

90 Uncontrived illustrations 96 Arm muscle 101 Circle bits 102 “Dr.” of rap 103 Writer Joyce Carol 105 Part of Oceania 106 Eggy yuletide drink 107 Former name of “PBS NewsHour,” with ‘’The’’ 111 Writer Emile 113 ___ Tse-tung 114 12- to 14- year-old Girl Scout 115 Webster’s lexicon first published in1951 122 Hoarfrost 123 French novelist Sagan 124 River in a Stephen Foster song 125 Skater Lysacek 126 African living in Kinshasa 127 Dogmas 128 Forest lairs DOWN 1 Poisonous vapors 2 Relieve 3 Sounded like bumping glasses 4 Mailing out 5 Hit-(get hung up) 6 Hebrew “Hi!” 7 Despite this 8 Luau favor

9 Cousin of crazy eights 10 Tailless meower 11 Genus of meowing mammals 12 Nibbled on 13 VCR brand 14 Panhandle 15 Sewing cases 16 12th grader, e.g.

17 Mine haulage tracks 18 1930s-’40s serial radio comedy 19 Trio before U 25 - Baba 27 Purposes 31 “Alley ___!’

32 Juan’s “day” 33 Act human 34 Frozen 35 Resistance units 36 Itty-bitty bite 38 Mets’ former ballpark 42 Pertaining to animals 44 Spot 46 Medit. nation 47 Spanish for “very” 48 2.2 in a kg 50 Actor Alan 53 Kimono tie 54 Oahu dance 55 Uttered 56 Some rodent appendages 57 Ear warmer 58 First-aid pro 59 Might 60 Tailless ape, for short 61 Cry on “The Simpsons” 64 Dash gauge 65 Go for-drive briefly) 67 Lush

68 In a tie 69 Dweeb’s kin 71 Conniption 72 Bit of cheer?

73 “True ___!”

78 Dreamed up 80 Thu.-Sat. linkup 81 Protein-making stuff 82 “Take Me as ___” 83 Weep noisily 84 Persian Gulf borderer 85 Scoreless tie 86 The Pogues frontman Shane 87 Sable carmaker, briefly 88 Yoked pair 91 Recaller of faulty meds 92 Player of a game on horseback 93 Port in Papua New Guinea 94 Verb ending in the Bible 95 Sun. church oration 97 Gamboled 98 Arousing intense feeling 99 Actress Natalie 100 Lustrous cloths 104 With 39Across, spy 107 Traveler Polo 108 Comedy club host, e.g.

109 “Am ___ risk?”

110 Comic Martha’s family 112 Yearn 115 NY Giants’ gpo 116 Internet giggle 117 Conk out, as an engine 118 Particular mag. printing 119 Have a debt 120 Bread from a tandoor 121 Meth- or prop- ending

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t waste your time and energy fretting over remarks you consider unnecessary or unkind. Best advice: Ignore them, and just keep doing your usual good job.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting that new perspective on a workplace situation could lead to a solution everyone will accept. Meanwhile, make time to keep up with your creative pursuits.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those changes you planned to implement in early summer might need to be reassessed. But don’t make any moves until you’ve discussed this with someone you trust.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspects favor harmony, making this a good time to work out problems in relationships — whether personal or professional, big or small. An old friend comes back.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) While you’re still riding that high-powered beam, you might begin to lose focus by week’s end. Could be you’ll need to do a little cat-napping to restore your spent energies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An unexpected development creates a lot of excitement. Where it takes you is your decision. Check out the possibilities, then decide if you want to go with it or not.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Although your supporters help you squash an unfair claim against you, don’t let this go unchallenged. You need to learn more about the motives of those behind it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) There are still some tasks to clear up by midweek. Then you can welcome the new month on a high note. A friend brings surprising but very welcome news.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might want to change your plans before they’re set in cement. Consider advice from colleagues. But remember that, ultimately, it’s your choice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A difficult situation is working itself out. Lingering problems should be resolved by week’s end, allowing the Goat to enjoy a calmer, less stressful period.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be careful not to move so quickly that you miss possible warning signs that could upset your plans. Slow down. Your supporters will continue to stand by you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your generosity in sharing your time and wisdom with others leads to an intriguing development that could have you considering some interesting choices.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of influencing people to be and do their best. You would make an excellent teacher. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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JUST FOR FUN KING CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Study hard 5 Unruly group 8 Oscar-winner Kedrova 12 Get up 13 Yoko of music 14 Soon, in verse 15 “Zounds!”

16 Obama, e.g.

18 Elk 20 Alternative to boxers 21 Sidewalk eatery 23 Wager 24 Turn to rubble 28 Discourteous 31 Anger 32 Admit 34 Capek play 35 Obi, for example 37 Outward behavior 39 Work on the soundtrack 41 Roof overhang 42 Slowly, in music 45 Duration 49 Insanity 51 Continental coin 52 Pub orders 53 Wall-climbing plant 54 War god 55 Fine spray 56 Caribbean or Coral 57 Fat

WEEKLY SUDOKU

BY LINDA THISTLE

DOWN 1 Ship’s staff 2 Latvia’s capital 3 Pronto, on a memo 4 Physician 5 Adapted 6 Individual 7 Flop on stage 8 More frilly 9 As part of an exchange 10 Bread unit 11 Picnic invaders 17 Sphere 19 Lofty 22 Cosmetician Lauder 24 Insult (Sl.) 25 Historic time 26 Partners of messieurs 27 Everest, e.g.

29 Twosome 30 Blunder 33 Actress Campbell 36 Least minuscule 38 Virgil hero 40 Crib 42 Leading man?

43 Sandwich shop 44 Elevator name 46 Mentor 47 Genealogy chart 48 Emcee 50 “— been had!”

PREVIOUS CROSSWORDS SUPER CROSSWORD

MAGIC MAZE

TRIVIA TEST 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was Time magazine’s first Man of the Year in 1927?

2. MOVIES: Who was the male star in the film “Risky Business”?

3. LITERATURE: In which novel does the character of Pip appear?

4. LANGUAGE: What is the full name of the group known as OAS? 5. TELEVISION: What was the name of the Dukes’ car on the show “The Dukes of Hazzard”?

6. HOLIDAYS: What did Veterans Day in the United States used to be called?

7. MEDICINE: Dr. William Harvey is famous for what medical dis-

covery?

8. AUTOMOBILES: Who set up the first auto manufacturing company in the United States?

9. PERSONALITIES: What is TV chef Emeril’s last name?

10. MUSIC: Which Billy Joel song contains the following line: “It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday. The regular crowd shuffles in”?

Answers 1. Charles Lindbergh 2. Tom Cruise 3. “Great Expectations” 4. Organization of American States 5. The General Lee 6. Armistice Day 7. Circulation of blood 8. Charles and Frank Duryea 9. Lagasse 10. “Piano Man”

SUDOKU ANSWER

KING CROSSWORD Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions — forward, backward, up, down and diagonally.

STUFFED _____

2013 KING FEATURES

ANSWERS

BY FIFI RODRIGUEZ

STUFFED _____

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GUNS/KNIVES CCW CLASS: $75.00 Firearms & Ammunition , Call Brian Havey (CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR)

928-970-0062

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Serious Collector wishes to, Buy U.S. and German Military Guns, Colts Winchester and any Other High Quality Antique Guns. Single Pieces or Collections, Give Us A Call at 928-468-0306

MISCELLANEOUS

RUMMAGE SALES 2. 1008 N. Gila Drive, Sat. & Sun. April 20 & 21 from 9am to 2pm: TWO FAMILY YARD SALE: Camping, Fishing and Household Items and Boat

YARD SALES 1. 600 Block of E. Phoenix, St. Sat. April 20 from 8am to 2pm: Furniture, Kayak & Lots of Misc. Don’t Miss Out! Something for Everyone!

2. 308 W. Ash Creek, Fri. & Sat. April 19 & 20 at 7am: Military Surplus, Firearms, Multicam, Uniforsm, Boots, Eyepro, Tactical Gear, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Household Items, Appliances, Women and Chilren Clothing and Educational Toys.

2. 551 Sycamore (Gisela) take Gisela Rd to Sycamore, then right on Sycamore, Follow the road till the pavement ends, watch for yard sale signs: Sat. April 13 from 8am to 2pm; HUGE SPRING SALE: Cat Condo, Bird Cages, Pet Carrier, Bedding, Kitchen & Bath Accessories, Nik Naks, Clothing, Furniture, Collectibles and More! Make Offer; Everything Goes!

4. FOREST PARK HOME OWNERS ASSOC. NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALES Fri. & Sat. April 19 & 20 Starting at 8:00 AM, Between Forest Park Dr. & McLane North of Longhorn. Furniture, books, clothing, household items, etc. Info. 928-468-6986

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

20 ft. and 40 ft.: Shipping Containters, 928-537-3257 Memory Foam Mattress Topper Queen, New, $100.

Recliner, $50.

Futon, $75.

Fire Pit, $35.

Call 928-595-1368 after 4pm Moving? Retiring? Local Resident looking for established business in area, offering cash 928-978-5322 NOW BUYING ELK & DEER ANTLERS Brown, $9/per pound.

928-214-0242 Sony 60 Inch TV w/Beautiful Stand, Excellent Condition, $400.

Four Tailgate Extender, Like New $75. (In Pine) 928-476-6496 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

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

TOOLS Snap-On Tools for Sale 1/2 Inch and 3/4 Inch Impact, Wobble, Deep and Short Sockets and Misc. Wrenches Call Jon after 4pm 928-978-7566

PERSONALS Looking for a Christian companion.

I have brown eye and shoulder length auburn hair. I’m 5’5” and am 57yrs. Please write a long with a photograph to Patricia at PO Box 1030, Pine, AZ 85544.

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

ESTATE SALES 3. ESTATE SALE Sat. & Sun. April 20 & 21 from 7am to 7pm: Everything Must be Sold, Many Household Items; 604 East Gila Lane, Payson.

5. ONE ROAD SHOPPING Sporting Goods, Home Decor, Furniture, Housewares, Bedding, Garden Tools, and Much, Much More.

225 S. Lion Spring Road, (Star Valley) 1/2 Mile East of Diamond Point Shadows Off 260 Hwy. Friday April 19, 7am to 4pm Saturday, April 20 7am to 2pm 6. Three Families at 1307 Matterhorn, N. of Easy. Fri. & Sat. April 19 & 20 from 7am to 3pm. Baby Crib, PakNPlay, Camcorder, Grills, New Adobe Photo, Exercise Bikes, Hobbies, Kid Stuff, DVD Players, DVDs, Videos, and More Items.

7. 510 Woodhill Rd., Fri. & Sat. April 19 & 20 from 8am to ?: Multi-Family Yard Sale: Furniture, Clothes, Kitchen ware, Electronics, and Much, Much, More: Everything Under the Sun!

CARS 1995 Jeep Wrangler, Sport, Hunter Special Why Buy a Quad?

4WD, 2nd Owner, Call For Info.

928-978-0925 Moving Must Sell!

1992 Bounder 28ft Class A, 460 Ford, 43K Miles, Twin Beds, Basement Storage, Tub & Shower, TV, $7500. 928-468-1514

2004 Bombardier DS650 Baha, Great Condition, Lots of Fun, Licensed for Street and Off Road, Call Dick 928-474-3013 2007 CanAm Outlander Max 650 EFI, Street Legal, Skid Plate, Fender Flares, New Tires, Cargo Bal, BiFold Ramp, $6000.

928-595-0896

CARS 1999 Cadillac Eldorado, Black/Black, Runs Good, 134K Miles, Many New Parts, $850.obo 928-951-3296

Seeking office assistant for multiple roles. Must have strong computer skills, be familiar with secretarial/office duties, and have general web and social networking knowledge.

Sales experience/customer service a plus. Also seeking bookkeeping assistant, Quick Books experience required.

Resumes only being accepted at info@longevityplus.com please indicate which position you are applying for.

TRAILERS

DENTAL

3x6 trailer with diamond plate floor and wood sides, can be converted to glatbed. New hitch and lights. $300.obo 928-978-5719

Experienced self-motivated Dental Assist. enjoys giving patients excellent care.

Team player, with great attitude. Practice that embraces latest technology; Fax: 928-474-7448.

Exc Ben. Include bonus plan.

TRUCKS 1986 Ford F250 PU Truck, Diesel, 116K, Auto, P/S, P/B, Walk In, Tool, Box on Back, Many UpGrades, Runs Great $2,000., 928-970-0052 2007 Chevy Silverado, 4x4 PU, White, Exceptionally Clean in and out. Aksing $14,500.obo, Phone 928-978-0739 after 5pm or 907-209-4540 anytime.

GENERAL Experienced Cook, Waitress’s, Bar Tender & Country Rock Band; Apply at the Strawberry Bear, 120 Ralls Drive Strawberry, Fri. to Sun. 928-476-6503

Order: 10063996 Cust: -The Door Stop Keywords: Help Wanted art#: 20109537 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 5.00

The

Door Stop A Western Cabinet Door Inc. Company 910 N. Chenault Parkway Payson, AZ 85541 480-545-1221

AUTOS/VEHICLES ATVS

1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Conversion Van 5.2L, TV, VCR, New Alternator, Starter & Water Pump, 126,000 Miles, some TLC Required. MUST SELL $2000 480-258-1739

CLERICAL/OFFICE

1978 28ft. Prowler, Good Shape in and out. Can be moved or stay were it is, $1700. (Star Valley) 480-695-7524

­ Looking for a challenging career in the woodworking industry? ­ The Door Stop offers a Drug Free work environment. All new hires will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen test.

• • •

MECHANICAL

GENERAL Reserves

EMPLOYMENT

RVS

8. Upper Round Valley 493 W. Round Valley Rd, Fri. & Sat. April 19 & 20 from 8am to ?: Furniture, Household Items, Small Appliances, Roll Top Desk, Outdoor Furniture, Lots of Misc. Everything Must Go.

2000, 325 HP, Polaris Trail Boss Quad, Automatic, Good Shape, $1,800. obo, Pine, AZ Call Mike 928-476-3079

VANS

CARS AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, LOCAL: Will Pick Up, Good Prices, DAVE’S AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING, Parts for Sale, M-F, 9-5, Sat 9-1, 928-474-4440

Requirements are: The ability to to perform repetitive lifting up to 40 lbs. and stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time.

A sense of urgency to production.

The abilty to learn fast and follow direction.

Applications can be picked up and dropped off at The Door Stop, located at 910 N. Chenault Parkway, west of the airport in Payson, faxed to 480-545-1128, or downloaded from www.cabinetdoors.com

Help Wanted CD

Automotive Specialists Payson Driveline Tonto Motor Works

Hellsgate Fire Department is Hiring Reserves!

We are accepting applications for Reserve Firefighters from 4/1/13 until 5/1/13. Testing will begin on 5/11/13.

Pick up your application at our administrative office, 80 S. Waters Lane, Star Valley. For inquiries, please call (928) 474-3835

has an opening for a General or ASE Certified Tech Must be competent, hard working, and have own tools.

Minimum 2 years experience.

Apply in person at

501 W. Frontier St. Pay DOE. Drug Free Work Place!

HEALTH CARE

Sidewinders Saloon, Pine,AZ Now Hiring: Bar Tenders and Cooks, Call 602-359-8669

Wanted: Certified Caregiver, Must have current CPR/First Aide Card and current Fingerprint Clearance Card, 928-595-2068

DRIVERS Route Driver

SALES/MARKETING

ROUTE DRIVER

FOUR SEASONS MOTORSPORTS in Rye, (Payson) AZ has an opening for a parts person. ATV & motorcycle experience a plus, but willing to train the right individual.

FAX RESUME to 928-472-7285.

Full-Time Position Available For Payson Area

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

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

Send resume to: 4601 East Deuce of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85902 or email jbrotz@frontiernet.net

Seeking Sales Representative Fast Auto Loans No Experience required, full training provided Requirements: Credit, criminal and MVD background check, valid Driver Licence.

Benefits: We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Send Resume to: jrowland@clacorp.com or call 480-726-2920

SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES

1-800-869-5119 Griffin’s is an equal opportunity employer

MECHANICAL HVACR Techs & Installers

HVAC

TECHICIANS & INSTALLERS

928-468-9400

Looking for General Service Technician; Good Hours, Good Pay, Benefits, 40+ Hours week Job, Contact Fletchers at 928-474-4234 Order: 10063829 Cust: -Chapman Auto Center Keywords: Transmission Tech art#: 20109287 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

“Never in history has innovation offered the promise of so much to so many in so short a time.” - Bill Gates www.BeeNineComputing.com 602-509-7226

Advertise in our Classifieds!

(928) 474-5251

TRANSMISSION HEAVY LINE/LIGHT LINE

TECHNICIAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Experience required • Drivers Licenseis required • ASE Well known company seeking a Certified Transmission Technician.

Experience in LIGHT LINE SUSPENSION TECH Chrysler andOF GM Preferred.

ASE Preferred.

CAPABLE FRONT END ALIGNMENTS Paid Vacations • 401K Retirement Plan • Medical & Dental Benefits.

Contact Ernest Saldana ernestsaldana@chapmanchoice.com

100 N. Beeline Hwy.

928-596-6514

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CONSTRUCTION Debco Construction

New Homes, Remodels, Deck, Painting, Garages, Wood/Tile Floors, Affordable Prices, Don 928-978-1996, Lic. & Bonded, Res. Lic.#ROC185345 Commercial Lic.#ROC182282 In Payson Aera 30 years

HANDYMAN A Dependable Handyman Service

Excavation Work, Carpentry, Painting, Masonry, Electric, Yard Work, Wood Splitting, Hauling Payson License #P08226, Not Licensed Contractor: Barney Branstetter: 928-595-0236 or 928-595-0435 DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING

HOMES FOR SALE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 2 Houses & Duplex $395,000.

Close to Hospital on 1+ Acre Owner/Agent 480-649-0005 Payson, Trailwood West, Near Rumsey Park, 3Br/2Ba, 2 Car Garage, Priced to Sell, 928-472-9146 Recently Built, 1600sf 3/2, Super Energy Efficient, $85.mo Utility Cost, Close In, Walk to Everything, Many Upgrades, $179,500.

928-978-4011 WE BUY HOUSES! Foreclosure, Short Sale, No Equity NO PROBLEM!!

FAST CLOSE Call HELP-4-HOMEOWNERS, 928-978-0727 Whispering Pines For Sale $269,900 or Rent $1,500mo.

On year-round River, 1,568sf, 3br/2.5ba, Pamela Hugeri owner/agent RockPoint Realty 480-241-1613

LAND FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL 1+ACRE, Lower Round Valley, Flat, Usable, Backs to Forest, Great Well Included, Just Minutes to Town, $69,500.

Terms. 928-978-4011 Young Arizona, Must See to Appreciate, Three 2.5 Acre Parcels, Wooded Area, Prime Location, Small Down, Owner Will Carry, Easy Terms, 928-425-6791 or 928-701-1536

MOBILES FOR SALE 12x34, 1br, Park Model, with 20x31 Ready to Move to Your Location, Nice Unit $4900.

Call Don 978-3423.

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1981 Palm Harbor 12x44, Park Model, Covered Patio, Space Rent $289.68 Includes Water/Trash, Nice Yard, 55+Park 705 E. Miller, Space 45, Make Offer/Park Owned 928-978-2658 55+Park 705 E. Miller #29, 2Br/1Ba 12x65, Covered Patio, Screened Porch, Nice Yard, All Appliances, Storage, Furnished, New Carpet, Make Offer, Park Owned, 928-978-2658 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Gorgeous Palm Harbor 3Br/2Ba, Full Deck/Ramp, Jakes Corners All Adult Community, Must Sell, One Owner, Never Been Rented, Orig. price $70K Will Sacrifice for $29,900. 928-978-0260, or 480-299-7186 LEASE TO OWN 8x35 Mobile Home set up in Park

by Lake. $3,000. Please Call 602-708-2171

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE Small Well Established Business for Sale in Pine; Carol’s Country Craft, Serious Interest Only, Call Carol 480-252-2633

HOMES FOR SALE

3Br/2Ba, Split Floor Plan, 2008 Home for $219,000. Granite Kitchen Countertop, Lg Master Walk-In Shower, Backyard Fenced w/View; 480-540-5916 F.S.B.O AMAZING DEAL IN WOODHILL! 3/2, 1580sf, Backs Rumsy Park, Very Nice, Realtors Welcome, Priced Low for quick sale, $189,500. 928-978-4011 FSBO, 3Br/2Ba, 1500sf mfd Home in Mesa Del, 2004 Model, Like New, Vaulted Ceilings, Split Floorplan, Fenced/Gated, $120,000. Owner Might Carry w/$10,000 Down. 928-472-2176

Lovely 1998 Cavco Park Model, 1Br/Shower-Tub Bath, Furnished, 55+Park (Star Valley), Near Fishing, Hunting, TNF, Carport Parking, 10x12 Shed/Workshop, $282.mo Includes Cable/Water & Trash, Semi-Enclosed Porch 9x24, Air/Heat Pump, Large Private Patio, $19,900. 928-468-2121 No Agent Calls REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT Apartments For Rent

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

and a Happy NEW APARTMENT, too!

APARTMENTS FEATURING: • • • • •

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

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1Br/1Ba Cabin In-Town, Completely Restored, Heating/AC, Wood Burning Stove, Outside AZ Room, Laundry, Storage Shed, Lots of Trees, $625.p/m 928-288-2440 1Br/1Ba Mobile and Dublex , Fully Furnished, Washer, Water/Garbage/Sewer-Included, $400.p/m, Call for Information 928-472-8564 or 928-978-1444 2 bdrm/1 bath House Close to the Hospital Avail 5/1 $650/mo Owner/Agent 480-649-0005

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

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Large, Clean, Quiet: 2BD/1BA Apartment In Nice, North East Area, Back Patio, w/Fenced Back Yard,W/D Pets-No,$650.mo Call Dennis @ 928-978-1385 Longhorn Apts. 401 W. Frontier.

1Bdrm-3/4Ba. New Carpet, W/D, D/W, Upstairs Apt.,Central air/heat. Storage shed. Pets-Ok, $500/mo + $500/dep, 928-978-1331.

Park Model 1Bd $635.

Trailers-1Bd $450 to $485.

Apt. 2Bd $635.

Free Cable/Water and Rubbish Give us a Call: 928-474-0791 Studio Apt. in Pine, Call for Details 928-970-9511

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 Office/Retail KnottyPine Offices Highest Traffice in Town, 1001 S. Beeline, Approx750sf, 4rms/1ba, $525.p/m + Utilities call Dan 1-970-729-0222 or 928-978-1452

Rim View OFFICE PARK, Executive Suites, Payson’s Premier Office Space, 708 E. Hwy 260, 928-472-7035.

3/2 Upscale Quiet Neighborhood, Garage, Storage, W/D, Serene, Private, Minimum maintenance backyard w/deck & tall trees. $1100.p/m + Deposits.

928-978-9100 3BR/1BA, FREE ELECTRIC & WATER! DUPLEX, PINE Private Yard, Kitchen, D/R, Living Rm, Garage. $900. + Security Deposit.

Owner/Agent 480-248-6144 Avail. May 1st, 2Bd/2Ba, 2 Car Attached Garage, Nice Appliances + Jacuzzi, Great Payson Pine Location, $1000.mo+Dep. 970-219-7497 or 928-517-1011 Avail. May 1st, 3bd/2ba, Carport, W/D Smoking-No, $850.mo + $850 Dep. 928-472-2527 or 928-978-4149 Available May 1st Backs up to FS Land, Lots of Trees/Shade 2Br/1.5Ba, W/D, $800.mo + Utilities 1/2 Acre Yard, 940-594-5059

New Custom Victorian Home 3Bd/2Bath Den In Town Historic District Energy-Efficient.

Deck-w/Views,Laundry, Upgraded Appliances, Vaulted-Ceiling, Ceiling-FansThroughout, Carport,Home/Office OK. $995/mo.

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MOBILES FOR RENT 1Bdrm/1Bath Park Model, Located close in Payson Location, Non-Smoker, No Pets, $395.

Month Call 480-390-8901

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HOMES FOR RENT Deer Creek, 2bd/1ba, Great Room, W/D,Storage, Fenced Yard, Nice View, Quiet Neighborhood, Water & Trash Included, $595.p/m + Dep, 928-595-4412 Large Studio Apartment, Utilities/Cable TV Included in Rent, $600.p/m; Small Studio Apt. $550.p/m, Call Don, 928-978-3423

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Little Havana Grilled Beef and Potato Salad

Great Grillers FROM PAGE 7

ROASTED RED POTATOES WITH PESTO Takes 40 minutes, serves eight.

3 pounds medium-size red Wisconsin potatoes Olive oil cooking spray 1/3 cup white or golden balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 cloves garlic, minced Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely minced fresh basil 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional) Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Note: If using plastic wrap, make sure plastic wrap is not touching any ingredients and poke one small hole in cover to vent. Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender (cooking time may vary depending on microwave).

Use oven mitts to carefully remove from microwave.

When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half or quarters and spray liberally with olive oil spray. Grill over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until grill lines are apparent. Remove from grill and let cool.

Cut into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and garlic; pour over potatoes and toss lightly to coat. Season with pepper, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, toss with Parmesan cheese and basil, then sprinkle with pine nuts.

GRILLED RED POTATO SKEWERS Takes 20 minutes, makes four servings.

2 medium russet or Yukon gold Wisconsin potatoes or 6 red Wisconsin potatoes 2 medium zucchini 1/2 smoked sausage rope 4, 12-inch skewers 1/2 cup Italian dressing Preheat grill. Cut potatoes in half. Cut zucchini and sausage the same width as potatoes. Place skewer through potato, zucchini and sausage. Repeat for each skewer.

Place skewer in dish and pour Italian dressing over skewers. Marinate in dressing for 5 minutes.

Place skewers on grill and cook 5 minutes each side, or until potatoes are done.

Remove from grill and serve.

LITTLE HAVANA GRILLED BEEF AND POTATO SALAD Takes 30 minutes, makes six servings 2 pounds medium unpeeled Wisconsin potatoes (about 2-1/2-inches diameter), such as yellow flesh or round reds 2 teaspoons ground cumin Salt and pepper 1 beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds) 3/4 cup prepared white wine vinaigrette 2, 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Cut potatoes crosswise in half; place in microwave-safe dish with 1 cup water.

Cover and microwave on high 10 to 14 minutes or until almost tender, rearranging once. Immediately rinse under cold running water; drain well.

Meanwhile, combine cumin and salt and pepper; press evenly onto beef steak.

Place steak on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 16 to 18 minutes for medium-rare doneness, turning occasionally. Remove; let stand 5 minutes.

About 5 minutes before steak is done, brush potatoes with some of the vinaigrette. Place on grid around steak. Grill 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.

Carve steak into thin slices. Combine beef, potatoes, beans, cilantro and remaining vinaigrette in large bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately.

(928) 474-5251 Source: Wisconsin Potatoes

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RIM REVIEW • APRIL 17, 2013

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Age no barrier to heart valve repair

BY PAUL G. DONOHUE, M.D. 2013 NORTH AMERICA SYND., INC.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I had an echocardiogram.

The findings are consistent with “moderate to severe aortic stenosis with trace mitral and tricuspid regurgitation and mild pulmonic insufficiency, with left atrial enlargement and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. The ejection fraction is greater than 65 percent.” My doctor referred me to a cardiologist, who told me I need surgery. I am 86 years old and do not feel it would be safe. Will you explain in plain English what I have, and if surgery would lengthen my life span? — M.I. ANSWER: Forget about the mitral, tricuspid and pulmonic heart valves. These three valves have an insignificant leak. Your aortic valve, however, is your main problem. The aortic valve closes after the heart pumps blood out to the rest of the body. Your valve is so narrow (stenosis) that it creates an obstacle to emptying the heart of blood. That has given rise to “diastolic dysfunction.” Your heart can’t fill with blood normally, as it should between heartbeats (diastole). It is less stretchable. The aortic valve trouble has caused it to thicken.

Early on in aortic stenosis, all goes well. When the valve narrows to a critical size, about 1 square centimeter, symptoms arise, and heart damage progresses more rapidly. The three most important symptoms and signs of aortic stenosis are shortness of breath when up and about, chest pain with activity and fainting spells. Once these symptoms appear, a downhill course in heart health is to be expected.

Even though you’re 86, age is not a contraindication to surgery. If your health is otherwise good, you could be a candidate for it. Discuss with the doctor the surgery he has in mind. Ask if you might be able to receive a new valve inserted into the heart through a surface blood vessel by way of a catheter. No extensive incisions are made. It’s a less-traumatic procedure. Replacement of your heart valve will increase your life span and will do away with the severe symptoms that come from a narrowed aortic valve.

The booklet on heart-valve disorders describes the more common causes of heart-valve problems and how they are treated. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 105W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What elevates a person’s white blood cell count? What can a person do about it? Mine has been high for a while. — B.L. ANSWER: White blood cells are the body’s warriors. They fight germs and perform other tasks to protect the body from infection. The normal white blood cell count is 5,000 to 10,000.

Infections, inflammation, trauma, some noninfectious illnesses, leukemia and stress (including emotional stress) raise the count. So do dehydration and cortisone medicines.

If no illnesses are found, it’s not unusual to ignore the higher-than-normal count. If suspicions of hidden illness are high, then further testing has to be done — like a bone marrow test. A person can do nothing on his own to lower the count.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.