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A U.S. Forest Service officer who shot and killed an Oklahoma man who attacked him with pepper spray last year will not face charges.

County The Coconino Attorney’s Office found Officer Douglas Andrew Pederson acted in self-defense when he shot Courtney James Van Riper II, 66, multiple times on Sept. 19 in the woods north of Payson where Van Riper was camping.

Pederson, 34, will therefore not face charges.

Pederson, who has been with

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• See Stolen car, page 2A THE WEATHER

Outlook: Storms clearing out Wednesday. Forecast calls for sunny skies heading into the weekend, with highs climbing to the 60s. Details, 9A

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Alexis Bechman

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A man who reportedly stole a Payson police cruiser last year and drove it to the Valley is receiving mental treatment so he can stand trial.

Two doctors evaluated Valentine Mazon Laborin, 21, and found he is criminally incompetent, unable to understand the nature of the proceedings or assist defense counsel. A judge committed Laborin to the Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Restoration Program Feb. 19 to restore competency within the next 21 months.

On July 6, Laborin allegedly stole a 2006 Chevy Tahoe police cruiser from East Frontier Street and went on a 90-minute joyride to the Valley. An off-duty Glendale officer spotted him in the West Valley and notified Phoenix law enforcement. A grand jury indicted Laborin for vehicle theft and unlawful flight from law enforcement.

On the evening of July 6, Payson officers Tyler Forsberg, Fernando Torres and Sgt. Donny Garvin were investigating a theft. Garvin and Forsberg went inside a home in the 700 block of East Frontier Street for roughly 45 minutes, leaving the keys in the Tahoe. Garvin was training Forsberg at the time, who had only been with the PPD for a month. When the men went outside, they found the cruiser gone.

Forsberg said he had parked the patrol vehicle near the intersection of East Frontier Street and South St. Philip’s Street. Torres recognized that Laborin lived nearby and decided to knock on his front door. Laborin’s mother answered and said Laborin had left to go for a walk.

When Laborin’s mother called his cell phone, he said a friend gave him a ride to the Valley.

She asked if he had taken the police cruiser, but he denied taking the vehicle. Dispatch traced Laborin’s cell phone to Paradise Valley.

Garvin reported the vehicle missing, which was fully outfitted with Payson logos and equipped with a shotgun, night vision equipment and rifle.

An off-duty Glendale police officer noticed the PPD vehicle and called it in.

The Peoria Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and other area law enforcement located the vehicle near 78th Avenue and Grand

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the Forest Service since 2012, was on patrol when he noticed a silver Toyota Camry parked far off Forest Road 616, off Highway 87, near some trees.

A tent was next to the vehicle and a tarp covered part of the car. Suspicious, Pederson approached and found Van Riper sitting in the front seat of the Camry watching a video on a portable DVD player. Burnt papers were strewn around the vehicle. When asked what he was doing in the area, Van Riper said he was camping and fishing, although Pederson saw no

• See Forest ranger, page 5A

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This year’s annual Rim Country Optimist and Rotary Club Lip Sync Contest drew acts from students to school administrators to, yes, even the judges.

“What good sports Superintendent Greg Wyman and fellow administrators were to the Lip Sync,” said Rim Country Optimist member Joan Young. “Also, the judges pulled a surprise and did a Lip Sync!”

Auditorium administrator Thomas Walling said the administrators did the 1985 version of “We Are The World.”

Young said both clubs collected $3,000 from the event from which $700 went to prizes.

“First won $300, second $200 and third $100,” she said.

The first-place winner and voted audience favorite were Steven Martinez, Tony Gentless and Cody Rislund for their sync of the huge Youtube phenomenon — Bromance. A Photos courtesy of DJ Craig First-place winners Steve Martinez, Tony word made out of the mix of “Bro”ther and Ro“mance.”

Second place went to Sierra Ramos for her flashily Gentless and Cody Rislund celebrate See Lip Sync, page 9A (top). Sierra Ramos took second (above).

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Storms refill C.C. Cragin by

Michele Nelson

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Photo courtesy of DJ Craig

Walmart shoppers brave the sleet and rain as a winter storm pelted Payson.

Just two sizable winter storms have almost refilled the nearly empty C.C. Cragin Reservoir, according to the Salt River Project.

In the meantime, Monday’s day-long rain and snow snarled travel in Northern Arizona, drenching Payson and prompting officials to warn people not to even travel stretches of the interstate without chains and four-wheel drive.

The rainstorm on Monday prompted the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park to close Rim Country’s best-known tourist attraction due to flooding on the trails. Pine Creek flows through the park and carved the world’s largest natural travertine arch, which remains the park’s chief draw.

The series of storms should continue through at least Wednesday, with snow accumulations of 2-6 inches above 6,000 feet.

The storm proved a boon to water managers. The C.C. Cragin Reservoir had dwindled to just 15 percent of its 15,000 acre-foot capacity this fall, as SRP drove levels down to work on pumps.

See Winter storms, page 5A

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Payson schools excel in report District costs low, but students do well on AIMS by

Pete Aleshire

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Payson schools have seen better student achievement with fewer dollars than comparable school districts, according to the annual report card of Arizona’s school districts released last week by the Auditor General’s Office.

The report also showed that per-student spending has declined in both Payson and statewide in the past several years, while the percentage of the budget spent outside the classroom has increased.

The report immediately sparked contrasting reactions. Gov. Doug Ducey said the figures justify his effort to increase “classroom” spending, while refusing to fund a court-ordered inflation payments and cutting other non-classroom money.

“The report points to Arizona’s urgent need

to start putting classrooms first and direct more dollars to where learning happens,” said Ducey in a press release.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas, by contrast, said she was “inspired” by the way the state’s schools have “continued to strive for excellence given the restraints placed upon them by limited budgets. The dollar-to-dollar comparisons are truly sobering.”

The release of the latest report coincides with a public opinion poll showing that education remains the top priority for Arizona voters by a wide margin. The Morrison Institute at ASU found that 89 percent of those surveyed ranked K-12 education as a high or very high priority and 62 percent said they would pay $200 more in taxes to improve the

• See Auditor General’s report, page 9A

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The Rim Country Hospice-Veteran Partnership stages ceremonies to honor the service of veterans like Gustave “Frank” Berger who served on landing craft in numerous major Pacific campaigns in World War II — including one in which smoking cigarettes saved him.

Group honors service of veterans in hospice by

Michele Nelson

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Gustave “Frank” Berger hunched in his wheelchair while his wife, Ripples, held his trembling hand. Frank has been accepted into hospice care, with his oxygen bottle and a lifetime of memories — including service in the Navy in World War II and Korea.

Next to him stands Joseph Juharos, a Vietnam Marine Corps veteran who serves as master of ceremonies and chief organizer for the newly formed Rim Country Hospice-Veteran Partnership.

Hospice hopes a program honoring a veteran’s life and service will catch on nationally, but it has had a slow start.

“Welcome,” said Juharos to the assembled friends and fellow

veterans, “We are here to celebrate Brother Frank.”

Juharos uses a hospice-suggested outline for the ceremony, but he’s added touches such as a Scripture reading and music.

“Becky Friend (with hospice) has been trying to get this going in the area for a year,” said Juharos.

Her hope languished until she met Juharos, who she immediately asked to take on the program. He agreed, but had no idea how powerfully the program would affect people.

“I did a trial run with the staff (of hospice),” said Juharos, “Everyone cried.”

Juharos said hospice decided to create the ceremony to honor vets when they could still benefit from the gratitude people feel for

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Defense attorneys for Mike Voden hope a judge will this week bar prosecutors from introducing at his murder trial evidence he had previously brandished a gun at several dog owners.

Voden faces murder charges for shooting his Payson neighbor in a dispute about a loose dog.

In 1979 and 2007 Voden reportedly pointed a gun at other people in disputes about a dog.

He was convicted of assault in the 1979 case, but never charged in the 2007 case.

Voden’s lawyer said bringing up those much older cases will only prejudice the jury and that they’re not relevant to the charges stemming from the death of neighbor Randy Burnett. Voden’s trial is set for March 31 in Globe.

“The crux of this litigation is whether Michael Voden was justified in using deadly physical force against Randy Burnett when Randy trespassed on Voden’s real property, refused Voden’s demands that he leave

Mike Voden and then attacked Mr. Voden by attempting to take Mr. Voden’s gun from him,” wrote Michael Bernays, Voden’s lawyer.

Bernays says Voden thought Burnett would take his gun and use it against him on Nov. 9, 2013 when Voden went outside to confront Burnett about his neighbor’s coonhound Scooter running loose through Voden’s yard.

Voden claims Burnett came at him, so Voden shot four times to protect he and his wife, who

was sleeping inside, according to court documents.

Prosecutor Shawn Fuller says Burnett never charged Voden and Burnett was only trying to get Scooter out of Voden’s yard.

Fuller wants to present at trial the two previous incidents when Voden reportedly pulled a gun because of a dog.

“This was not the first time defendant (Voden) reacted violently and irrationally to the presence of a dog,” Fuller wrote.

In 1979, several dogs got loose while on a walk with their owners in Dearborn Heights, Mich.

Voden rounded up the dogs and would not give them back to the owners until police arrived.

Voden reportedly threatened one of the dog owners with a pitchfork and another with a revolver when they asked for the dogs, Fuller wrote based on police reports. Voden was found guilty of assault.

In 2007, Voden reportedly pulled out a handgun and laid it on the ground next to him in Green Valley Park when a dog got too close to him during a concert.

Payson police arrested Voden for disorderly conduct, but prosecutors never filed charges.

“Defendant’s (Voden) irrational, violent behavior towards Scooter and Randy is corroborated by his past irrational, violent acts towards other dogs and their owners,” Fuller wrote. “In each of these incidents, defendant has reacted with anger and violence to a neighbor with a dog. In each of these incidents, defendant has justified the use of a firearm claiming he feared an attack.”

Bernays argues Voden was defending himself against Burnett, “a man the size of a NFL linebacker rushing at him to do him wrong.”

The other acts that Fuller wants to tell the jury about are too remote to be relevant and only serve to “make (Voden) look like some kind of gun nut,” Bernays writes.

Superior Court Judge Gary Scales heard from both lawyers Friday and is currently reviewing their arguments. He is expected to rule sometime this week.

Star Valley finalizing water, road plans by

Teresa McQuerrey

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The Star Valley Town Council tonight at 6 p.m. will make a final decision on how or whether to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal grant money on new wells and road improvements.

The discussion of the priorities for some $190,000 in 2015 Community Development Block Grant will focus on the purchase of two wells from Roy Haught, one behind the

Star Valley Circle K and the other at the rear of the Lumberman’s property.

The town also wants to connect the PW 1 and 2 wells into the town’s water system and improve the low water crossing on Moonlight Drive.

Star Valley actually gets about $225,000 per CDBG award cycle, but the Central Arizona Governments takes a cut to cover administration.

The council will also discuss the town’s cash sizable reserve fund.

Additional items on the agenda: • Possible action on the 2015 Business Showcase at Steve Coury Ford on March 17 and 18, including setting budget for “giveaways.”

• Possible sponsorship of a golf hole at the “Tee Off For Hunger” fundraising golf tournament on May 2.

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Veterans recently staged a ceremony at Hospice Compassus to recognize the service of Gustave “Frank” Berger, who served in the Navy during World War II. Backers hope the program will spread nationally.

Cigarette case saved him in naval battle From page 1A their service.

Juharos makes sure each ceremony includes a formal salute from a team of veterans and readings from the Bible, including the 34th Psalm.

After the introduction, the hospice chaplain Harley Faber and

Stolen car From page 1A Avenue and attempted to stop it.

Initially, Laborin fled from officers, but was stopped by spike sticks.

Police found everything was still inside the cruiser.

Laborin told officer Joseph Johnson that he saw the Tahoe parked outside his home, found that it was unlocked, so he got in and drove to the Valley.

A case management hearing in Payson is set for 11 a.m. April 27 while a status hearing is set for April 16 in Maricopa County.

The Roundup requested any internal investigative reports on the incident, but a records clerk with the PPD said she didn’t have any such records.

Lois Atkin on guitar and violin played “America the Beautiful” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

Frank and Ripples bobbed their heads to the music.

Standing next to Juharos, Ellen Tanner from the U.S. Navy who served in the information technology unit and Lt. Al Yost from the U.S. Navy.

All three veterans wore uniforms adding a sense of dignity to the occasion.

Before presenting Frank with a pin and a certificate, Juharos asked Frank to share some stories from the time of his service.

No one anticipated how much Frank would enjoy telling stories, such as the time his cigarette tin in his pocket saved his life while he served in the Pacific theater during WWII. “I was puffing one of them,” said Frank. “I literally inhaled — does that have a familiar sound?”

That cracked up the crowd.

He then talked about running toward shore, when the bullet struck the metal cigarette holder in his breast pocket.

He was shocked, but handled his shock by chain-smoking the rest of his cigarettes.

“He still has a piece of shrapnel that hit that can,” said Ripples.

She said he fought numerous battles across the Pacific.

His cigarette case saved him at Savo Island, the site of one of the most furious naval battles in history that formed the opening act for the furious battle of Guadalcanal. The series of battles lasting for six months in 1942 and 1943 represented the turning of the tide in the Pacific, after a long string of Allied defeats starting with Pearl Harbor.

The U.S. suffered a disastrous naval defeat in the battle of Savo Island, but the mangled U.S. warships managed to protect the landing force.

The furious series of engagements cost the Allies 7,100 dead, 29 ships sunk and 615 aircraft downed. On the Japanese side, the toll amounted to 31,000 dead, 38 ships sunk and perhaps 683 to 880 aircraft lost. The Japanese never regained the offensive after the loss of Guadalcanal in the Salmon Islands, which offered a crucial stepping stone toward the Japanese mainland.

When the Korean War started, Frank said he went back into service. He handled the amphibious boats that brought the Marines to beachheads and performed duties as a fire control man determining

which way the guns should point.

Juharos completed the ceremony after awarding Frank with a pin that recognized his service in the Navy and handing Ripples a framed certificate of appreciation.

Then Faber and Atkin struck up their instruments to play the Navy theme song, “Anchors Away.”

Frank mouthed the words and tapped his toe in time to the music.

After the song, Jaharos and the other two officers stood and gave a formal salute to Frank.

Frank returned the salute, holding himself a little straighter in his chair.

Juharos then read the 34th Psalm and the musicians played “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Applause and laughter greeted the end of the ceremony, while Ripples wheeled Frank off for some rest.

As he left, other Powell Place residents grabbed his hand and whispered their thanks for his service.

Juharos and Hospice Compassus hope this ceremony gets picked up and shared across the nation.

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Payson Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair — Book Fair Under the Sea: Explore an Ocean of Books at its library from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., through Friday, March 6.

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Volunteers with AARP Tax Aide will prepare tax returns for those with low to moderate incomes through Wednesday, April 14 at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, on Airport Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mondays and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays.

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Jewelry sale for MHA

The Mogollon Health Alliance will benefit from a jewelry sale by Indesign Jewelry from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5 in the west lobby of Payson Regional Medical Center.

The sale includes not only jewelry for women, men and children, but leather goods, clothing accessories, sunglasses and more.

For details, call (928) 472-2588.

Library plans a musical Seussical celebration

The Payson Public Library is celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss with music from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 4.

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Lenten season services Holy Nativity Catholic Church Lenten Bible study: Gospel of St. Mark on Monday afternoons at 4 p.m. through April 6, 1414 N. Easy St. at 5:30 p.m.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church The congregation of Mount Cross Lutheran Church invites Rim residents to attend mid-week Lenten services during the month of March. Services are held at 6 p.m., each Wednesday, with a supper preceding the service at 5 p.m. Mount Cross is located at 601 E. Highway 260 (across from Tiny’s Restaurant).

The suppers are held in the log building on the southeast corner of the campus; the services are held in the newly built sanctuary.

After the service, Pastor Ken holds an “Inquiry Class” at 6:30 p.m. in the Ponderosa Room (which can be found to the left of the main doors). Everyone in the community is welcome to attend all or any of the midweek activities. For more information, call the church office at (928) 474-2552.

Rock of Ages Lutheran Church Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 204 W. Airport Rd. will have a soup and dessert supper at 6 p.m. and Lenten services at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call Pastor Sweet at 474-2098.

St. Philip’s St. Philip the Apostle Parish, 511 S. St. Philip St., Payson, invites you to join the congregation in the praying of the Stations

Tarallo, sax; Larry Brasen, trumpet; John Hesterman, bass; Joanie Smith, guitar; and Gerry Reynolds, drums.

The requested $5 donation includes a sandwich bar and chips and provides assistance to the Deacon’s Food Pantry.

The Community Presbyterian Church is at 800 W. Main, Payson.

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Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, will have Mid-week Lenten Services Wednesday evenings with a potluck soup supper at 5 p.m. and a service at 6 p.m. The theme for the services will be “Calling Us Home.” For more information, call Pastor Steve DeSanto (928) 474-5440 or go online to www.shepherdofthepineslutheran.com.

See ‘Tournament’ play

A special free preview of Payson High School Theatre Troupe State Tournament Play is scheduled for 4 p.m., Friday, March 6 in the PHS Auditorium.

It’s a short comedic play, “Supermodels in Jeopardy” by Jonathan Dorf.

The PHS students travel to the Arizona State Play Tournament Saturday, March 7.

Men’s Breakfast

The Men’s Ministry at Ponderosa Bible Church cordially invites all men in the community to a delicious hot breakfast on Saturday, March 7 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Following the $1 meal consisting of scrambled/cheese eggs with ham, fruit bowl, pastries, orange juice and coffee, we will continue in the series called “Stepping Up.” It is an excellent series of messages that will encourage you as a man, husband, father, and grandfather. This is a perfect opportunity to meet new friends. Bring your neighbors.

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A Krispy Kreme doughnut sale is set for Saturday, March 7 at Safeway. The sale starts at 8 a.m. and the proceeds are for the 3rd- and 4th-grade classes of the Payson Community Christian School for a trip to Kentucky to visit the Creation Museum.

Both original glazed and chocolate iced varieties will be available at $11 per dozen.

Pre-orders can be placed by calling the school at (928) 474-8050. Safeway is located at the southwest corner of Highway 260 and Granite Dells Road.

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The Time Out Thrift Shop will be closed for shopping from March 9 until its Grand Opening at a new location in the Bashas’ Shopping Center.

Donations will still be accepted at the old location. For donation pick-ups during the transition, please call (928) 474-3989.

First Friday will feature concert, sandwich bar

The Community Presbyterian Church will celebrate First Friday with a concert and sandwich bar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, March 6.

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The Library Friends of Payson 14th Annual A Taste of Rim Country Fundraiser is from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, Payson.

The event includes samplings of appetizers and/or desserts from area restaurants, caterers, and chefs. Guests can enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting table and participate in a 50-50 Cash Raffle and Silent Auction of donated items of fine arts, jewelry, and more.

Tickets are priced at $35 each, and include a ballot on which to vote for your favorite chef entry. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold, and will be available at the Library’s circulation desk. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Payson Public Library.

Jazz concert

Jazz clarinetist Joe Hopkins performs authentic New Orleans Dixieland and Chicago/New York style jazz with The Fossil Creek Gang at 2 p.m., Sunday March 8 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

The requested $5 donation for the performance includes refreshments.

For more information and to make a reservation, contact: Gerry-Reynolds@hotmail.com. An RSVP is advised, however, the doors will remain open.

Cut-a-Thon benefit

The Payson Lioness Club will have a cut-a-thon benefit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at Haute Junkie Salon, 814 N. Beeline (near the Laundromat).

With a donation of an unopened package of socks or underwear for the children assisted by Kaitie’s Closet, get a haircut for $10.

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Tuesday • Book Fair at Payson Elementary School: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., different features daily • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Dr. Seuss celebration • Gila County Board of Supervisors: 10 a.m. via ITV at 610 E. Hwy. 260, Payson • Star Valley Council: 6 p.m., Star Valley Town Hall, E. Hwy. 260

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• Book Fair at Payson Elementary School: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., different features daily, through March 6 • Jewelry sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PRMC west lobby to benefit MHA • Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

• Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Payson Public Library

• Book Fair at Payson Elementary School: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., different features daily, through March 6 • Jewelry sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PRMC west lobby to benefit MHA • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

• Moose Lodge Dinner Special: 5 p.m., Highway 260 in Star Valley

• Book Fair at Payson Elementary School: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., different features daily, through March 6 • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

• American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • Free play: 4 p.m., PHS auditorium • First Friday at Community Presbyterian Church: music, food, $5

• Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Ponderosa Bible Church • Krispy Kreme donuts benefit sale, Safeway • Rim Country Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • Taste of Rim Country: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Payson Public Library, no tickets at door, buy now, $35 per person

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Double speak from Arizona’s governor

• March 3, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signs a bill creating the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. Known as the Freedmen’s Bureau, this federal agency oversaw the transition of blacks from slavery to freedom.

• March 4, 1888: Knute Rockne is born in Voss, Norway. He would go on to become one of the most successful coaches in the history of college football, leading Notre Dame during its golden era in the 1920s. Rockne won three undisputed national championships with the Fighting Irish.

• March 1, 1954: Five U.S. congressmen were wounded when four Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire from the gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives.

• March 2, 1978: In a famous case of body-snatching, two men steal the corpse of film actor Sir Charles Chaplin from a cemetery in Switzerland. After a five-week investigation, police arrested two auto mechanics, who led them to Chaplin’s body.

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he vital discussion about the future of our schools has descended into an insulting political puppet show.

Witness the sterile and manipulative response to the latest Auditor General’s report on school spending.

Only one set of figures in the report should concern the governor and the Arizona Legislature: Per-student spending dropped 4 percent between 2009 and 2012, while spending in the rest of the country rose.

That’s shameful.

Given that providing for our children remains the single most important job of state government, the report deserves an apologetic press conference and maybe a wave of mass resignations from the Legislature.

Instead, Gov. Doug Ducey issued one of the most cynical, manipulative, misleading press releases we’ve seen out of state government — and that’s saying something.

Gov. Ducey insisted the report justifies his irresponsible budget proposal, which represents a surprising exercise in double-speak for someone who says he’s a businessman, not a politician.

Ducey with much fanfare proposed a $134 million “increase” in “classroom” spending. But it’s just a baldfaced shell game. He gets the “classroom” money mostly by cutting “non-classroom” spending in perhaps the country’s worst-funded public school system.

Worse yet, his budget includes only about a third of the money the state illegally withheld from K-12 schools in defiance of a voter-approved constitutional amendment.

Ducey actually had the gall to put into a press release “we cannot be content with the status quo when we continue to spend significantly less than the national average in the classroom. We owe it to Arizona students and teachers to ensure more money gets to our classrooms.”

Granted, the Auditor General’s report shows Arizona schools spend 54 percent of their budget on the “classroom” compared to a national average of 61 percent.

That’s interesting and all. No doubt, the money spent on teachers matters most. But Ducey’s cynical effort to obscure his failure to fund education would ask us to ignore the startling revelation that Arizona spends 41 percent less per student than even the national average — never mind competing with the best-funded schools.

No doubt, we need to direct as much money as possible into the classroom — which ought to include things like instructional support and student support. But when it comes to administration, Arizona’s 10 percent is actually below the national average of 11 percent.

The relatively high “non-classroom” spending has a lot to do with transportation costs in a sprawling state and building and utility costs in a state with a sometimes-extreme climate and a growing school population.

But Gov. Ducey must have contempt for the intelligence of the voters if he thinks he can fancy-dance his way through the budget. He can’t pretend to increase “classroom” spending while failing to even abide by the law when it comes to making up for the inflation cuts.

Enough with the obscene political puppet show. If education doesn’t matter to him, let him say so up front.

Don’t both fail our kids and insult our intelligence with any more double-speak press releases.

Wildfire reform vital

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rizona U.S. Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake have once again introduced a vital effort to reform the dangerously wrongheaded way the federal government manages its wildfire fighting budget.

The FLAME Act Amendments of 2015 would require the administration to base the annual budget on a realistic, rolling, 10-year average of the actual costs. For the upcoming year, that would raise the budget from about $1 billion to about $1.5 billion.

Equally important, the act would require the Forest Service to spend at least half as much on forest restoration and thinning projects to prevent megafires as it spends on fighting them.

Currently, the Forest Service must often “borrow” money from other accounts to cope with higher-than-budgeted firefighting costs. This often prompts the Forest Service to cancel or delay forest thinning projects, although those projects could prevent future megafires.

The bill would require the Forest Service to complete thinning projects on at least 7.5 million acres in the next 15 years. That’s only a fraction of the need, but it’s a necessary start.

So we applaud these renewed efforts by Senators McCain and Flake and their supporters and urge you to write them and encourage this effort.

The future of our community may depend on their success.

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No mystery indeed Editor: I and many others appreciate the Payson Roundup’s support of education in general and teachers specifically.

In your Feb. 20 editorial you stated “In the end, fixing our schools poses no mystery. We must do whatever it takes to find inspired and inspiring teachers. We must convince the burnouts and incompetents to seek another career.”

Whatever it takes? No mystery? “Fixing our schools” is a great mystery to many of our state legislators, administrators and school board members. Or, as I would hope is not the case, many are just power-hungry manipulators with private agendas.

Many of our inspiring teachers are burned-out and seeking new careers. My son, a veteran teacher of 13 years and recipient of Mesa School District’s Teacher of the Year Awards, has left the profession.

Not enough bright, passionate students are choosing to enter teacher’s college. Why? As far as attracting brand new talent in Arizona, I suspect it is at least in part to pay schedules (or lack thereof.)

Why are veteran teachers leaving or feeling burned-out?

Answer: Stress caused by lack of time and clout. How do we empower teachers and gain more of that precious commodity time? It is a simple and non-mysterious solution: Change from a militaristic, top-down management style to an effective schools’ model in which teachers have meaningful “say-so” in site and district decisions. Basically, the schools are turned over to the teachers. Administrators and school boards function as facilitators and mediators, taking care of (in the common vernacular) “bureaucratic BS.” Open the financial and policy books of the district to a team of teachers for a true dialogue of wants and needs.

Impossible? It wasn’t in this district and state in the past.

Advisory committees are just that, advisory, no real clout.

How can this systemic change come to pass? At the state level, AEA, AFT and all concerned citizens who see the logic in this proposal need to lobby legislators to reinstate tenure and allow reduction in force (RIF) policies to include seniority as a criterion. With organizational backing teachers can join together and feel free to speak out without fear of reprisal.

Teachers are professionals who are not treated as such.

What have we got to lose by trusting the very people who are in the classroom on a daily basis to make the important decisions that run our schools?

Time and power … teachers have too little of each. That is no mystery.

Louis Crabtree

Reach out for help Editor: Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease. After caring for my mother here in our home for almost four years with the help of family, we had to make a hard decision. We could no longer give her the care she needed and deserved. This was very hard for me to do.

We had looked around ahead of time just to be prepared.

Last summer, mother had forgotten how to stand or walk.

We were no longer physically able to lift her. Even knowing that we couldn’t care for her in the way she needed, I was still struggling with this decision. I felt like I was giving up on her.

I want to thank Karen and Brad Mallucci, owners of Houston Creek Assisted Living in Star Valley, for their support and with helping me see that I could now visit my mother as her daughter and not her caregiver. The time I now spend time with Mom is very special.

Seeing my mother being taken care of with such love and attention has helped me accept the decision that tore at my heart. Now my mother can sit up out of bed and in her wheelchair every day, something that she couldn’t do those last couple of months at our home.

Thank you Hospice Compassus for all your love, care and support while Mom was here at our home.

If you know of someone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, please give them a hug and maybe a break for an hour or two. They really would appreciate the help.

If you are caring for a loved one alone, please reach out for help. I too thought I could do it all by myself.

I want to also thank the Rim Country Forget-Me-Nots support group which gave my sister and I such great help and information. But I want to say a special thank you to Karen and Brad for taking such good care of my mother and yes at times even me!

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Editor: The Arizona House is considering legislation, HB 2320, which would prohibit concealed carry permit holders from being disarmed in government buildings unless the agency controlling the building installs metal detectors, security personnel, and lockers so law-abiding citizens can lock up their safety and depend on the almighty state to ensure their safety while on the premises.

The opponents of our fundamental rights, including but not limited to our right to keep and bear arms, are all in a lather, screaming about the unbearable expense of such legislation and how government can’t afford it, and how the taxpayers should not have to pay for it. One such individual even had the monumental arrogance to claim that it is our duty to give up our rights in the presence of government authorities.

I don’t understand what all the fuss is about. If tyrants insist on depriving the people of their right to self-defense, they should certainly be required to dip into their own budgets and even their own paychecks if necessary, to ensure that our self-defense will not be required.

On the other hand, there is a very simple, easy, upstanding way for government officials to avoid this horrendous cost and additionally regain the respect of their employees, the people: Respect the rights of the people!

It is, after all, the single exclusive purpose of government, and the only reason its employers, the people, put up with it: To protect the rights of the people. Every time. No exceptions. No excuses.

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Obamacare misconceptions Editor: Lately I have been raked over the coals by a group of right wing “experts on welfare” because I have stated, again and again, that my wife has finally gotten insurance because of President Obama. I have been accused of being: a freeloader, a socialist, a communist (even though I’m a Vietnam vet).

Somehow the message fails to get through to a certain element in our community ... and the country that Obamacare is not free. It is in place so citizens like my wife, who has a pre-existing condition, can purchase health care.

Our monthly payment is $628 with a $6,000 annual deduction. Believe me, that is not a free program ... but prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act, we could not purchase insurance from any company at any price.

Hopefully this will clear up the confusion that only “takers” and “losers” are benefiting from the implementation of the program that provides insurance for all Americans, regardless of their medical history.

Some still won’t believe, but those are the ones who think our president is a Kenyan, and climate change is a hoax, and education for our children should not be funded by taxpayers.

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Poll: Education top priority for Arizona voters

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Letting his son and daughter play Tuesday in puddles next to a spot where the Arizona Canal pours over a man-made waterfall, Michael Meacham said Arizona lawmakers should make water more of a priority.

“It’s the only way we can sustain ourselves in the desert,” he said.

Meacham also said he’s so concerned about the state of public education in Arizona that

he plans to send them to private schools.

“Politics are getting in the way of everything,” he said.

A poll released Tuesday by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University suggests that education and water are the top concerns on the minds of Arizonans as state lawmakers meet.

Nearly nine out of 10 respondents ranked K-12 education

as a very high or high priority.

Eight out of 10 said Arizona spends too little on education, the poll found.

Nearly nine out of 10 ranked maintaining adequate water and water quality as a very high or high priority.

Eight out of 10 ranked law enforcement and public safety as a very high or high priority.

The poll surveyed 754 Arizona adults to assess their opinions and concerns on a variety of issues ranging from health care

to arts to law enforcement. They were told to rate issues very high, high, low or very low priority.

The poll had a margin for error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.

David Daugherty, the Morrison Institute’s associate director, said the results on education reflect an impression that public education in Arizona isn’t on par with other states.

Sarah Porter, director of the Morrison Institute’s Kyl Center

Priorities in Poll K-12 education • Very high: 46% • High: 43% Adequate water • Very high: 34% • High: 48% for Water Policy, said she thinks part of the reason respondents rated water as a priority is the prolonged drought and concerns about a looming shortage.

“Potential for cuts to take place on water supply makes people think about water,” she said. “It’s a good thing people are paying attention.”

Kathleen Ferris, executive director of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, said there are times when people care about water and times when they don’t.

“I am delighted that water is in the top two,” she said. “It’s a positive way of moving forward in water issues.”

Payson Community Garden getting ready to sprout by

Michele Nelson

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Get ready for the 2015 Community Garden grand opening March 7.

Garden administrators Linda and Roger Kreimeyer said opening day would include an orientation to the garden to explain its inner workings as well as tours.

New this year? Visit www. paysoncommunitygardenaz. com.

The website has the class schedule, plot sign-ups and a recommended list of plants and seeds that do best in the Rim Country environment.

The two also said that as of Friday, Feb. 20, only two-dozen plots and two raised beds

remain unclaimed.

“We’ve sold 122,” said Roger.

The cost remains the same, $60, which includes a plot six feet wide by approximately 12 feet long, soil, compost, and access to water.

Glen McCombs of Plant Fair Nursery has again donated a truckload of compost.

“An expensive donation,” said

Photo courtesy DJ Craig

Motorists thundering through water flowing across Main Street during the series of winter storms made life miserable for the few joggers and walkers not deterred by the rain. However, Roundup Sports Editor Keith Morris’ photo of his dog deciding not to go out in the rain after all just goes to prove that sometimes, dogs definitely have more sense than humans.

Winter storms fill reservoir From page 1A The reservoir jumped to about 40 percent of capacity after several storms in January. By Monday, it had risen to 61 percent of capacity.

Roosevelt Lake has also risen to 51 percent of capacity, from about 41 percent before the onset of the storms in January. However, on Monday the Salt River was flowing at just 35 percent of normal for this time of year and Tonto Creek at just 61 percent.

Businesses that depend on winter recreation celebrated the latest chain of storms. For instance, Sunrise Ski Resort on the White Mountain Apache Reservation near Show Low reported 9 inches of snow on Monday, adding to a 40-inch base. The Snow Bowl ski resort in Flagstaff reported 18 inches of snow on Monday on top of a 72-inch base.

The chain of storms off the Pacific represents good news throughout the west, still in the grip of a decade-long drought.

However, the rain and snow also caused some headaches.

The U.S. Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the Mogollon Rim, with snow accumulations of 4-10 inches above 6,000 feet and a foot above 8,500 feet. The storms will likely taper off today, with clear skies predicted for Wednesday and Thursday.

On Monday, the storm prompted Coconino County offices to close early.

The National Weather Service issued an urgent winter weather message from the Eastern Mogollon Rim to the White Mountains and through Northern Gila County effective until 1 a.m on Tuesday, March 3.

“Snow covered roads will create difficult driving conditions. Strong winds will create areas of blowing snow and reduced visibilities,” wrote the NWS in a press release. “A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of falling snow will cause travel difficulties.”

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While they talked, Pederson had dispatch run the license plate on the car, but it came back to a pickup truck. Van Riper asked Pederson if he could get back in the vehicle to get his cigarettes, but Pederson told him to stay out where they could talk.

Because of the noisy DVD player, Pederson could not hear Van Riper and told him to reach in and turn the player off. As he did this, Van Riper fished through the center console and pulled out a can of pepper spray. He then sprayed Pederson in the face.

permitting. Check for a sign on Tyler Parkway to indicate which location holds will hold the class.

“Come learn to become a better gardener,” said Roger.

Roger said the Garden welcomes residents and visitors, during the hours the garden is open, to come sit and enjoy the butterfly garden or wander the plots to find inspiration anytime.

During the months of March and April, the garden will only be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Once May hits, the garden will be open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. and again from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Saturdays, the garden will remain open all day from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Sundays everyone takes a rest.

For more information or to inquire about a plot, please call Linda Croy at (928) 951-0543.

Garden Classes

9 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene (200 E. Tyler Parkway) or the Community Garden (300 E. Tyler Parkway) March 7 – Opening ceremony and orientation by Roger, cover/shade structures/garden etiquette/garden.

March 14 – Soil preparation, organic fertilizer and irrigation systems by Glen McCombs.

March 21 – Planning your garden (when/what to plant, seeds/disease resistance, row covers, intensive gardening, diagram exercise). First work day of the season. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

March 28 – Getting started: seed and transplanting techniques (cold crops): How to and Basics by Renee Zeising (tips for the website) (Classroom/Garden).

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$ Something travelers who went up over the Rim experienced during the weekend near Forest Lakes. Wet, slippery snow caused drivers to slow down or risk sliding into oncoming traffic.

The town of Payson received showers throughout the day on Monday, flattening hair and drenching shoes, but at least cars got all the dust washed off.

The weather geeks on weather.astro50.com reported .83 inches fell from Sunday until Monday.

So far this year, rainfall in the Rim Country has totaled 4.87 inches.

Tuesday’s weather could turn colder with a 40 percent chance of a frozen mix of rain and snow.

The high predicted for Tuesday might only reach 45 degrees and the low could drop to 32 degrees in the evening. The Weather Service predicts only another two inches or so on Tuesday, with snow levels between 5,000 and 6,000 feet.

Forest ranger acted in self defense From page 1A

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Gardeners are responsible for providing a drip system, keeping their plot and surrounding area free of weeds along with any garden or flowering plants they wish to plant.

Since it is a Community Garden, garden organizers ask members to put in a couple of workdays a season to help keep the garden in shape.

Other volunteer opportunities include Garden Mentors who wear green caps and wander around, available to answer any questions.

The Maintenance Crew keeps the tools working. Garden Monitors make sure the garden is safe while the gates are open.

The carpentry crew works on various wood-working projects, the painters keep them looking nice. Some like to volunteer to keep the butterfly garden lush, while others dedicate themselves to making sure the water always flows.

The Community Garden always welcomes donations of horse, cow, llama and chicken manure.

“Chicken manure is really good,” said Linda.

The Kreimeyers said the Community Garden classes are open to all residents, even if they do not have a plot in the garden.

Classes will be held either at the Church of the Nazarene (200 E. Tyler Pkwy.) or at the Garden (300 E. Tyler Pkwy.), weather

As Pederson recoiled to protect himself, he pulled out his handgun and fired repeatedly at Van Riper, hitting him twice.

Van Riper survived the shots initially and lay on the ground next to the vehicle until paramedics arrived. While Pederson waited for help to arrive, he asked Van Riper why he had attacked him. Van Riper mumbled that he was wanted for a stolen vehicle.

Van Riper had a felony conviction for possession of a handgun in Oklahoma City and had served a prison sentence. Upon released, Van Riper went on probation and asked for permission

to live in Arizona. When authorities denied that request, Van Riper fled Oklahoma.

By the time help arrived, someone had called off a DPS Ranger helicopter. So paramedics drove Van Riper by ambulance to Payson Regional Medical Center where doctors pronounced him dead.

The Roundup is requesting the dispatch logs and audio files for this call as well as the footage from a camera Pederson wore on his shirt.

The Roundup is planning a a special investigation into the death.

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Amputation – a survivor’s choice “I knew I wouldn’t survive without losing my leg; yet I could survive without it.”

— Margaret Bennett by

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Margaret Bennett is a spunky 78-yearold with a big smile and a survivor’s drive.

A dental assistant and then a lab technician by trade, Margaret also worked as an elementary school aide and a reading teacher.

She has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid problems both hyper and hypo — the latter resulting in 26 surgeries.

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain important hormones.

Margaret got through her first 25 surgeries with the belief that surgery would make her life better and that when life got tough, she knew she was closer to the silver lining.

Her surgeries included tonsil removal, appendix, nerve removal in right ankle, knuckles replaced in both hands, two surgeries on each foot fusing big toes, toe amputation, thumb surgery, pacemaker surgery (twice), colostomy repair, cataract surgery, lower back surgery, aortic valve stenosis, two vena cava filters, open heart surgery and knee replacement.

With “several” surgeries under her belt, Margaret had her first knee surgery in October of 1983. The knee eventually wore out and was replaced in July 2012 by an orthopedic surgeon in Mesa. The patella in the knee separated a couple of months later and Margaret needed surgery to repair the patella and tendons.

“Following the patella separation” says Margaret, “I was scheduled for knee repair the next week but did not obtain clearance from my cardiologist. I had calcification in my aortic valve resulting in an angiogram to open the aortic valve to allow adequate blood flow and blood

pressure. This procedure was good for about six months to a year. I was admitted to Banner Heart Hospital for open heart surgery and received a porcine aortic valve and two stents on one of the heart’s arteries.”

Margaret finally underwent knee replacement removal surgery in November of 2013. The new incisions in her knee did not heal completely and despite followup appointments, Margaret’s wound bled for three weeks resulting in gangrene.

She transferred to Payson Care Center on Dec. 17, 2013 for wound therapy and short-term rehab. Her health issues related to her thyroid and rheumatoid arthritis did not help with the proper circulation her body required to heal. She was in pain and sick most of the time.

The leg would get better and then worse during treatment and finally in July of 2014 between her primary care physician and cardiologist it was determined the infection could take her life and her heart was not up to the fight.

Faced with a bad right leg, Margaret new she could deal with amputation.

“I knew at an early age that I would be cared for. I was tired of feeling sick all the time and being in pain. I knew I wouldn’t survive without losing my leg, yet I could survive without it.”

Her husband by her side every day through her various treatments, Margaret headed to Mayo Hospital for the amputation of her right leg.

Margaret shares that it is strange not feeling anything below her right thigh.

But through her physical therapy at Payson Care Center she is learning to use her “Fikes Brace and Limb” prosthetic.

“It’s difficult” says Margaret, “not knowing where my right foot is and learning to walk with no feeling below the thigh.”

She has mastered walking with the assistance of a walker, but her goal is to walk independently. Every day she gains a little more distance and a lot more confidence.

The manufacturer of her prosthetic has been to see her recently and told her that he really didn’t think she would ever walk again. He was shocked at her

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Margaret Bennett is assisted with her post-amputation recovery by Payson Care Center Physical Therapy Assistant Jeff Gutowski. progress.

“I know I’m doing better and have had so much support from the Payson Care Center therapy and nursing teams,” says Margaret.

“I could not have gone through this

without the support of the staff, my son and daughter-in-law and — every day — my husband. It’s been a fight … but I love a good fight!”

Margaret returned home Feb. 11 after 14 months at Payson Care Center.

She shares, “I have thankful praise for Payson Care Center, its manager, Mr. Jason Norman and his staff. The nursing and physical therapy teams made it possible to regain my health and walk again, allowing me to return home.”

Payson Care Center is cautious when admitting new patients payson care center

Every year skilled nursing facilities undergo a survey by the State Department of Health Services.

As an executive director, I

expect my team to be survey ready, exceeding all expectations every day of the year.

After a four-day survey of reviewing charts, interviewing staff, residents, patients, and scrutinizing policies and procedures, Payson Care Center received only two minor tags —

both of which have no reflection on our quality of care.

Our outstanding survey will allow us to maintain our 5-star quality measures rating and move forward in achieving our goal of a 4-star overall Medicare rating.

Our patients and residents

deserve to receive outstanding care in a quality, risk free environment. That’s one of the reasons we carefully review the patients we admit for any health risks that might adversely affect other patients or staff members.

We minimize the spread of disease at Payson Care Center

Jason Norman, executive director, Payson Care Center by providing private rooms to our short-term rehab patients.

Private rooms are also reserved for patients with infectious dis-

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Being risk free also means that Payson Care Center has recently chose to become a nonsmoking facility. Besides the apparent health reasons to not smoke and the spread of contagion, the risk of patients smoking even outdoors near oxygen concentrators is a serious safety hazard. A risk I am not willing to take.

I would personally like to thank my team at Payson Care Center for their continued professionalism and dedication to a “job very well done.”

Payson can be confident in the care we provide and our commitment to keeping our patients safe and healthy.

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Discover quinoa – nature’s super food FOODIE

could keep its space explorers healthy.

Quinoa’s magic has to do with its level of protein and balance of amino acids, reports the National Institute for Health.

Each serving of quinoa has 15 percent protein and polyphenols, phytosterols, and flavonoids that the NIH says have possible nutraceutical benefits.

Gerardo has decided to add the fluffy bulgur-like food to salads. He even created a delicious protein bar to fuel his workout sessions.

“Those bars in the stores are not much more than candy bars,” he said.

Although Gerardo does not currently list quinoa on his menu, he will add it if a customer requests the grain.

“More and more people ask for it,” he said.

Unlike other grains, quinoa is actually a seed, with unique qualities that make it a nice alternative to rice.

Instead of remaining a hard little nut to crack, such as sesame seed, quinoa gets soft and almost gelatinous when cooked.

Gerardo brought a huge pot and burner into the gym to show the audience how quickly and easily quinoa cooks up into a soft mass of pilaf.

He then tossed it with vinaigrette, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, olives and other veggies to make a delicious salad.

“You can add all sorts of things,” he told the audience.

When Susan McRae and Sandy Phillips tasted the salad, they fell in love.

“Fantastic good food,” said McRae. Phillips said she just learned quinoa came in pasta.

“I have some at home and I’ve been afraid of trying it, but now I think I will,” she said.

What every woman should know about thyroid disorders The thyroid gland keeps the body in harmony

Seek a solid diagnosis

Your thyroid gland, located just below your neck in front of your larynx, secretes hormones through your bloodstream to every cell and every organ in your body.

This tiny, 2-inch gland regulates your body temperature, keeps your brain thinking clearly, your heart pumping rhythmically and basically maintains harmony among all organs in your body.

When you have thyroid disease, your thyroid gland can either become overactive or underactive.

If your thyroid doesn’t secrete enough hormones into your blood, you may suffer from hypothyroidism and a slowing down of bodily functions. This could cause more serious complications, like high cholesterol and heart trouble.

Initial symptoms of hypothyroidism might include: • Fatigue • Weight gain • Cold intolerance • Dry or brittle hair • Memory problems • Irritability and depression • Higher cholesterol levels • Slower heart rate • Constipation, or sluggish bowel On the flip side, if your thyroid secretes too many hormones, bodily functions will speed up, as it does in hyperthyroidism.

Hyperthyroid symptoms could include: • Weight loss • Heat intolerance • Frequent bowel movements • Tremors • Nervousness and irritability • Thyroid gland enlargement • Sleep disturbances • Fatigue

While doctors continue to debate what comprises normal thyroid levels, some laboratories will still stamp a particular TSH reading “high,” while another calls the same reading “normal.”

Specialists contend that the best diagnosis is one that takes into account not only the patient’s blood test results, but a full personal history of symptoms and risk factors for hypo or hyperthyroidism.

Risk factors for thyroid disease include: • Diabetes or another autoimmune disorder.

• A history of radiation treatment to the thyroid area.

• A family history of thyroid disorder.

• Hormonal changes, such as those that occur in pregnancy or menopause.

• Gender: Women constitute 80 percent of all thyroid cases.

• Age: Incidence of hypothyroidism is higher in menopausal women than in very young women.

A clinical exam is important, too, as the physician looks for physical signs of thyroid problems, such as abnormalities in the appearance of the eyelids. The doctor will palpate, or feel, your thyroid, looking for enlargement or nodules (which can very rarely be a sign of thyroid cancer). In addition to drawing blood, your doctor may also order an ultrasound exam of your thyroid to look for irregularities.

It is generally only after the doctor has conducted a full exam that a diagnosis can be made and treatment started.

The treatment for hyperthyroidism includes “burning out” the thyroid with a one-time radioactive iodine pill and/or an antithyroid medication, such as Tapazole (methimazole) or PTU (propylthiouracil). Radioactive treatment can correct the problem when too much thyroid hormone is being made, but this often results in hypothyroidism afterward. This will require the patient to take synthetic thyroid (thyroxine) pills to supply needed hormones, which is also the treatment for primary hypothyroidism.

If you think you might have thyroid dysfunction, ask your primary care doctor to evaluate your symptoms and get a blood test. If you are a woman nearing menopause, it is especially important that you seek out an evaluation of your thyroid if you’re experiencing symptoms.

Thyroid conditions can be difficult to diagnose

While a simple blood test can easily determine how much thyroid hormone you have in your blood, doctors often don’t think to check TSH or other thyroid levels since the symptoms of a thyroid problem can mimic the symptoms of many other conditions.

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Gerardo Moceri of Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe held a quinoa cooking demonstration at Anytime Fitness recently.

Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe’s Whole Grain Power Bars

1 cup water Cook quinoa according to directions.

While that cooks, combine the oats, protein powder, baking soda, cane sugar, flour, pecans, cranberries, coconut and sea salt.

Once quinoa is cooked, add to the pan, oil, vanilla and water. Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix together.

Spread mixture into a greased 9-inch-by-13-inch pan pressing down with hands to fit into the pan. Dough may seem slightly dry, but this is OK. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Allow to cool and then cut into bars.

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“We will coordiAlways a sucker for delicious food, I nate future events, The jumped at the chance too,” said Pompeo.

Healthy to attend a cooking Gerardo could not demonstration on have picked a better quinoa by local chef topic than quinoa.

by Michele Nelson Gerardo Moceri.

Nutritionists call the Catch was — he tiny rice-like seeds decided to cook in one of nature’s most the Anytime Fitness Gym. complete foods.

The gym staff (Brooke Varga and In fact, NASA stumbled on quinoa Kayla Pompeo) had decided to partner as it cast about to find a food that with Gerardo, who regularly works out would sustain humans on long space in the gym, to expose their clients to excursions. If it could nourish the Inca healthy cooking options. soldiers centuries ago, NASA decided it

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Pine residents rally to save thinning program by

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special to the roundup

The Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee took another step toward holding a second successive spring and summer brush pickup program by receiving authorization from the P/S Fire Board to allow Fire Chief Gary Morris to negotiate an equipment lease and payroll agreement with the committee.

The action took place at a Feb. 18 board meeting.

“The fire board and fire chief are both very supportive of the Fuel Reduction Committee’s effort,”

said FRC Chairman Melvin Palmer.

For the brush pickup, the Fuel Reduction Committee must use the fire department’s truck and trailer and have the department’s human resources office handle payroll logistics.

Also at the meeting, the board authorized firing off a letter asking the Gila County Board of Supervisors to waive brush dump fees at the Buckhead Mesa Landfill.

Having the supervisors waive the fees is crucial to the program.

“If the county does not waive them this year, we won’t be able to do it,” Morris said.

Last summer’s brush pickup delivered about

1,000 tons at the landfill, thanks to the county’s decision to waive the fees, donations from homeowners and fundraising efforts.

Both Palmer and Morris attended a BOS meeting to plead their case for waiving fees.

If the county agrees, committee volunteers can work on raising the additional $75,000 needed.

Morris believes the 100-meter firebreak around Pine and Strawberry could protect the two communities, although a catastrophic wildfire, such as the 1990 Dude Fire, could jump the break and endanger the two mountain hamlets.

“A major wildfire would push firebrands out in front a mile or so,” he said. “This puts a high risk

of a firebrand starting a fire in the interior of the community while fire crews are on the front lines creating the loss of multiple homes.”

A firebrand is a flaming or smoldering material such as leaves, pine cones, or glowing ashes that start another fire.

The Fire Reduction Committee is now accepting donations to help pay for the 2015 pickup program.

Tax deductible donations can be made by check payable to: Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, Inc. and mailed to Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, P.O. Box 67, Pine, AZ 85544.

For more information, call (928) 970-0713 or visit: www.psfuelreduction.org.

Senators again seek wildfire funding reforms Bill would boost wildfire budget by 50 percent, require major thinning by

Pete Aleshire

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Arizona’s two U.S. Senators have once again teamed up to introduce a bill to increase wildfire fighting funds along with money for forest restoration projects needed to prevent community-consuming megafires.

The FLAME Act Amendments of 2015 would require the federal government to increase the budget for fighting wildfires from about $1 billion to about $1.5 billion. It would also require the federal government to spend about half that much on forest thinning and restoration projects, while streamlining the approval process for such projects.

“Congress must fully fund our fire suppression needs, but to reduce wildfire costs over time we must also thin our fire-prone forests,” said Sen. John McCain, who tried unsuccessfully to push a similar bill through last year.

“This bill aims to get ahead of he massive wildfire threat that plagues communities throughout the country by making fire suppression and proactive forest management priorities,” said Sen. Jeff Flake.

The bill takes aim at a chaotic budgeting system that each year forces the U.S. Forest Service to strip money away from existing projects to cover the mounting cost of fighting wildfires.

Congress generally replaces the diverted money eventually, but it can wreak havoc with Forest Service budgets and unhinge the budget planning process.

For instance, one Forest Service report on the budgetary effects of the so-called “fire borrowing” approach to budgeting pointed out that the process in Arizona forced the agency to delay an agreement to thin the forests around Flagstaff and put off some projects planned for the Four Forest Restoration Initiative in 2013.

In 2012, projects canceled or postponed included projects to improve safety and decrease erosion on roads in the Tonto National Forest, projects to protect the Chiricahua leopard frog in the Coronado National Forest, a $20,000 water rights project in the Tonto

National Forest, facilities maintenance to prevent the risk of the hantavirus in the Sierra Ancha Experimental Forest and fuels treatment projects to reduce fire risk and protect habitat for the endangered goshawk and Chiricahua leopard frog in the Verde River watershed.

The bill would require the president’s administration to base the firefighting budget on a rolling, 10-year average of actual costs. Last year, that would have boosted the Forest Service firefighting budget from about $1 billion to about $1.5 billion.

The bill would also require the Forest Service to treat 7.5 million acres with thinning, restoration logging or controlled burns in designated areas over the next 15 years.

The bill would require full funding of fire suppression efforts, but also require the government to spend at least half as much on forest treatments as it does actually fighting the fires. That would result in a budget of about $750 million annually for forest treatments.

Currently the administration has set the firefighting budget at about 70 percent of the long-term average cost, which has risen sharply each year in recent years due to the impact of drought and a crisis in forest health across millions of acres. The bill would require the administration to set the budget at 100 percent of the 10-year average, with a stricter means of calculating the average.

The bill would also prevent the Forest Service from borrowing money from other accounts to cover the emergency cost of fighting wildfires. It would, however, allow the Forest Service to borrow money when it goes over the new, higher firefighting budget, in the same way the federal government can borrow money from budget accounts to cover the cost of natural disasters like hurricanes.

Finally, the bill would try to make it easier to get forest thinning and restoration projects approved.

Such projects would still have to undergo environmental assessments and comply with laws like the

Endangered Species Act. However, the bill sets up a system to review projects that relies on arbitrators rather than the courts when groups file objections to a project. The ruling of the arbitrator could not be appealed to the courts for forest health and thinning projects in the specified areas.

The bill also offers various incentives for the Forest Service to set up stewardship contracts to streamline the thinning projects.

The White Mountain Stewardship contract offers one example. The Forest Service set up a long-term contract to thin the forests near Alpine, Greer and Springerville. The project faltered because the Forest Service couldn’t provide enough money to subsidize the thinning operations. However, thinned buffer zones created as a result of the project likely saved Alpine and Greer from the Wallow Fire.

The Four Forest Restoration Initiative remains the largest forest restoration contract in the nation’s history,

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but it also has lagged far behind schedule. The private contractor is supposed to thin a million acres or more at no cost to the taxpayers by turning the small

trees and brush into fuel and products.

But the contractor has so far thinned only a fraction of the acres called for in the original contract.

Casino donates unclaimed jackpot money to local charities Nonprofit groups gather at summit, coordinate efforts The Mazatzal Hotel & Casino hosted the Second Annual Nonprofit Summit from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 12 in its Fireside Conference Room. Representatives from 58 local non-profit organizations attended to learn how to become eligible for receipt of unclaimed jackpot funds in 2015.

Mazatzal Hotel and Casino General Manager Roger Leslie kicked off the summit by presenting a check in the amount of $23,422.97 to Payson Mayor Kenny Evans. The distribution amount represents 12 percent of the total contribution for towns or counties for government services, including public safety, promotion of commerce and economic development The donations are specified by the Arizona State – Tonto Apache Tribal Gaming Compact.

Leslie explained that the tribe donated in 2014 a total of $9,817 to 16 non-profit organizations through the casino’s Unclaimed Jackpot Program, which stipulates that casinos return any hand-pay jackpots won by anyone on an excluded list to an Arizona-based non-profit organization.

Eligible non-profit organizations must have a member attend the annual summit and

provide the required documentation by the March 15, 2015 deadline. Organizations eligible in one year can submit a renewal form, but it is mandatory to still attend the summit. “The Unclaimed Jackpot Program provides yet another opportunity for the tribe and casino to continue contributing to our community,” Leslie said.

Additionally, Michell Mari­ nelli, president of the Tonto Apache Tribal Enterprises Employee Outreach Program, known as Frybread for Families, invited all interested non-profits to join in a multi-organizational effort to help as many Rim Country families in need as possible at Christmastime. This effort is called “Non-profits Coming Together” or NPCT. In 2014, nine local non-profits joined forces to provide gifts and clothing for the children of 50 families and put on a Christmas Carnival at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center for the families to enjoy.

For questions about NPCT, call Michell Marinelli at (928) 474-6044, extension 5304.

For questions about the casino’s Unclaimed Jackpot Program, call Patty Wisner at (928) 474-6044, extension 5501.

Photo courtesy of the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino General Manager Roger Leslie presents a check in the amount of $23,422.97 to Payson Mayor Kenny Evans. The distribution amount represents 12 percent of the total contribution, which is to be distributed to towns or counties for government services that benefit the general public, including public safety, promotion of commerce and economic development, per the Arizona State – Tonto Apache Tribal Gaming Compact.

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Auditor General’s report rates schools From page 1A system.

Overall, the Auditor General’s report found that per-student spending dropped 4 percent from 2009 to 2012. In that same period, the percentage of the budget going to the classroom in the form of teacher salaries, teacher’s aides, instructional supplies and activities like field trips and extra-curricular activities has declined from about 57 percent to about 53 percent.

By contrast, the national average for such “classroom” costs stands at about 61 percent.

Overall, the report gave Payson a “B” rating. The district rated “low” on measures of financial stress because it had

avoided “overspending,” maintained adequate budget reserves and won the support of voters for a budget override.

Payson’s per-student spending dropped by 3 percent between 2009 and 2014. In that same period, the percentage of the budget going into the classroom went from 57 percent to 53 percent. The share of the budget spent on plant operations and transportation rose, while the percentage spent on administration and instructional support rose “slightly.”

In Payson, total spending went from $7,797 in 2013 to $7,571 in 2014. That compares to a statewide average of $7,578 in 2014 and a national average of

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Even administrators and faculty joined in the fun Saturday in the show staged by Rim Country Optimists, Payson Rotary Foundation and the Longhorn Theater Company, which raised $2,300 for scholarships.

Lip Sync raises money From page 1A danced version of “We Are Never Getting Back Together” by Taylor Swift.

Third place went to Zoia Brouwer for “It Is Cold,” a parody of the “Let It Go” song from the Disney movie “Frozen.”

Young said both clubs will use the rest of the money for scholarships to graduating seniors in the spring.

$10,667. Arizona spends about 40 percent less per student than the average school district nationally.

In Payson, classroom spending went from $4,155 to $3,988.

That compares to a state average of $4,073 in 2014 and a national average of $6,495.

Payson generally spent a little less in most categories than comparable “peer” districts of a similar size, with similar student demographics. However, Payson students generally scored better on the AIMS test than either the average student statewide or students in comparable districts.

The declining share of the budget going to classrooms mostly reflects a decrease in the number of teachers and an increase in average class sizes in the face of steady declines in state support. Payson averages 19 students per teacher, which reflects a sharp rise in class sizes with the closure of Frontier Elementary School. Comparable school districts have 16.5 students per teacher and the state average stands at 18.6 students per teacher. Average class sizes are actually much higher, since the averages include very small special education classes.

Payson has both a very high poverty rate and one of the highest percentages of special education students in the state.

Nonetheless, Payson students have done better than comparable districts on the now-discarded AIMS test.

Payson had 59 percent of its students pass the math test, compared to 54 percent at peer group districts.

Payson had 81 percent pass the reading test, compared to 72 percent at peer districts.

In Payson, 55 percent passed the writing test, compared to 48 percent in peer districts.

Finally, in Payson, 57 percent passed the science test compared to 46 percent in peer districts.

Districts with unused facilities due to enrollment declines and high student poverty and special education populations like Payson struggle to cut the “non-classroom” costs as class sizes grow.

The Auditor General Report noted that Arizona schools spend about 10 percent of their budget on administration compared to 11 percent nationally.

On the other hand, Arizona

schools spend a little larger share of their budget on student support, instructional support, food services and transportation than the national average. Many educators dispute putting student support and instructional support in the “non-classroom” category.

Gov. Ducey said the report supports his budget proposal, which would require districts to shift about $134 million into the category for classroom spending, while at the same time cutting other spending. His budget provides for a net increase of about $11 per student. His budget provides only about a third of the $336 million courts have ordered the state to pay this year alone to make up for past, illegal cuts in a voter-mandated inflation adjustment. Even that money he would mostly take away with cuts in other “non-classroom” categories.

Gov. Ducey’s statement on the Auditor General report focused entirely on the finding that the percentage of the budget devoted to non-classroom categories had risen.

“We cannot be content with the status quo when we continue to spend significantly less than the national average in the classroom. We owe it to Arizona students and teachers to ensure more money gets to our classrooms so we can be successful in the mission at hand — improving education for all Arizona students.”

However, fellow Republican Douglas countered, “It is time to stop looking at percentages when we evaluate our schools and their spending. Schools spend dollars, not percentages.”

She noted that it’s even worse than it appears based on the comparison with the 2012 national averages. “If you take into account the increases made by other states during the last two years, there is an even more stark contrast. For instance, Arizona is a large state, so transportation costs per pupil are much higher than in Rhode Island, Massachusetts or other more compact regions.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: See Friday’s Roundup for more details on Payson schools’ ratings and a complete report on how Pine and Tonto Basin fared in the Auditor General’s report.

O B I T U A R I E S Jimmy Hansen

Nora Idella Herrick

(1944-2015)

Jimmy Hansen was born in Sisseton, S.D. on May 26, 1944 to Floyd Myers and Sophie Dargatz. Jimmy married Elaine Sanders on Aug. 9, 1965, they moved to Mesa, Ariz. in March of 1967.

Jimmy retired from driving a Redi-mix truck in 2003 and he and Elaine made Payson their home that same year where he took care of Elaine until her passing on June 24, 2011.

Jimmy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bowling, dancing, playing softball, collecting coins, tea cups and figurines,

(1916-2015)

going for walks and Karaoke.

Jimmy is survived by two wonderful children, son, John Hansen and daughter, Jennifer (Hansen) Beyerle; three precious grandchildren: grandsons, Joshua Hansen and Ryan Beyerle; granddaughter, Ashten (Beyerle) Dyer and first great-grandbaby on the way (due in October).

Memorial services to be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 601 E. Highway 260, Payson.

Nora was born to Clarence and Alice Mayhew. She was a graduate of Concord, N.H. class of 1934.

She worked at New Hampshire Motor Vehicle.

She moved to Arizona and worked for the Goldwater Firm. Upon her retirement, she moved to Payson.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church and was active in the food ministry and worked there for many

years. She went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ Feb. 22, 2015. Many people will remember her pushing her cart to go to the stores.

She is survived by her niece, Sandra Carr of New Hampshire. No services are planned. Her final resting place will be in New Hampshire.

Nora will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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WEATHERREPORT Forecast by the National Weather Service

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, 40% chance of rain

45/30 Wednesday

Mostly sunny, 20% chance AM showers

47/27 Thursday

Sunny

54/31 Friday

Sunny

Payson Statistics DATE H Feb. 20 63 Feb. 21 64 Feb. 22 58 Feb. 23 46 Feb. 24 59 Feb. 25 59 Feb. 26 59 Feb. 27 59 Feb. 28 47 Mar. 1 51 Mar. 2 47

L PRECIP. 31 30 35 38 0.41 28 34 28 28 42 0.93 44 0.13 33 0.88

Precipitation 59/34

Saturday

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Weather courtesy of Bruce Rasch, weather.astro50.com

Sunny

64/38

2015 thru today 4.96 30-year Average through Dec. 22.08

Mar. 2015 1.01 Mar. Average 2.36

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

PAYSON POLLEN COUNT FORECAST Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

MED-HIGH

MED-HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

8.5 9.0 9.7 9.8

Dominant pollen: Juniper, Ash 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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‘Angels all around me ...’

Grand Canyon clouds inspire Pine songwriter by

Michele Nelson

roundup staff reporter

John Carpino finally has his dream job — playing music all the time.

Yet he had no idea that blessing would include seeing the Grand Canyon every week.

Carpino, a Rim Country landmark for decades, taught music at the Pine Strawberry School for years while spending his free time performing his own songs at local venues and a restaurant in Williams, until he got a chance to work on the train that goes from Williams to the Grand Canyon.

That’s when he caught magical To hear “These pictures of clouds Canyon Walls” go to floating through the payson.com Canyon, not hovering above.

“I could tell it was going to be a real special day. It was really cool and the clouds were drifting about … there were not many people about,” he said. “It was a river of clouds that took my breath away … I felt like I hit the photographer’s jackpot.”

Staff at the Roundup saw his pictures and showed the editor who decided to make a slide show and pair it with some of Carpino’s homegrown music.

But Carpino couldn’t find just the right song to fit.

“So I decided to write my own,” he said.

Carpino has written songs since he was a teenager, he said. He said he equates it to painting a picture.

“I sat down with my guitar and a slide show of the pictures,” he said, “I equate it to a painter — what brushes will I use? What is the color palate? Then all of a sudden I had the groove and feel and the lyrics fell into place.”

He calls that moment when a song fits all together his “goose-bump principle.”

“If it’s a great line or great feel, you get a little tingle and you might have to adjust a syllable, but you’re getting an emotional vibe.”

Carpino admits writing songs didn’t always come as easily. When he first started writing songs, “they were lousy,” he said.

He said people told him to write 100 songs and then maybe he would find one that hit all the right notes.

He had an ear for poetry from a young age when he wrote stories and poems, but it wasn’t until he hit his head real hard, it was so bad he said he went to the hospital, before he put the music together with the words.

He didn’t come from a particularly musical family, but his parents had a piano in the

house. As the youngest of five, Carpino said his parents had given up on any of their children sticking with piano lessons, so by the time he was old enough to have lessons, they never offered to give them to him.

“All my four siblings got piano lessons, but not me because they all quit after six months,” he said.

So, he took up the trumpet in school and learned to read music. Then in his 16th year, he picked up a guitar one of his three sisters had in her room and plucked out Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” with the help of a beginning guitar book.

That was it, he was hooked.

“It’s been my bread and butter all these years,” he said of his guitar and his music.

The song Carpino wrote of the canyon captures the majesty and awe he feels there. In fact he has a ritual for how he approaches the edge of the canyon.

“I tell people, ‘You don’t just go up and look at it, you walk up real slow, keep your eyes on the horizon and then the canyon will open like God’s canvass,” he said.

Carpino will be performing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 at Native Grill in Payson. If interested in seeing Carpino at the Cruisers Café 66, please check out his website for a schedule of appearances: www.johncarpino.com.He also has CDs available and his contact information for any other questions.

Photos by John Carpino

Singer-songwriter John Carpino took these photos, which then inspired him to write a song.

These Canyon Walls” Words and music by John Carpino

The fog is lifting Sunlight breaks through And from my vantage point I can see the truth On the breeze I’m drifting So high above And of these canyon walls I cannot see enough And I feel angels all around me Though I cannot see them, if I listen close I can hear them call And on their wings I want to travel And discover what lies beyond these canyon walls I can hear the silence I can feel the heartbeat A heartbeat keeping rhythm, perfect time Of all I believe And after we’re gone When we disappear This wonder, this jewel of creation will forever be here And there are angels all around us Though we cannot see them, if we listen close We can hear them call And on their wings one day we’ll travel And discover what lies beyond these canyon walls

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PHS baseball starts 0-4

Payson High’s young baseball team took some lumps against quality opponents in the season-opening Fountain Hills Invitational Wednesday-Saturday, going 0-4.

The Longhorns lost 12-1 to Scottsdale Christian on Feb. 25; 9-4 to Phoenix Northwest Christian later that day; 13-0 in a rematch with Scottsdale Christian on Feb. 26; and 9-5 to Lake Havasu on Feb. 28.

“In each game we had one bad inning in the field where we either walked too many guys or kicked the ball around,” said Payson coach Brian Young.

Young said tournaments test a team’s pitching depth.

“Our pitching right now just isn’t built for tournaments,” the skipper said. “We don’t have the experience and our pitchers aren’t able to go deep into games.”

The coach said the hitters will improve with more plate appearances.

“Offensively we faced some strong pitchers and it will only help us down the road,” he said. “I think our guys understand that we could have played much weaker competition and we might have come out with wins, but we wouldn’t necessarily understand some of the areas we need to work on.”

Payson opens the power points portion of the schedule at Cottonwood Mingus at 3:45 p.m. Thursday before entertaining Morenci at 4 p.m. Friday in the home opener.

Young said the Longhorns are talented, just inexperienced.

“I really like our team, the talent is obviously there and once we get it all figured out we are going to be tough,” he said.

Scottsdale Christian 12, Payson 1 (5 inn.)

Jake Beeler pitched the first three innings and Koy Duran the final two.

“The first game out we definitely looked like an inexperienced team playing a team with quite a few returners,” Young said.

“We came out kind of shell shocked without much energy.

“Jake threw well, but got hurt defensively a couple of times. In Koy’s first inning he got three straight outs, Carl Adcock leaps then the second inning tried into the air to celeto do a little bit too much.” brate his team’s walkoff win in Payson’s Northwest Christian 9, intrasquad scrimmage Payson 4 The Crusaders enter the on Feb. 21. season as one of the top teams in D3 after losing in last year’s title game.

The Horns scored all four of their runs against New Mexico State-bound Steven Butts.

“Our hitters went out and took some good swings against him,” Young said. “I was happy to score four runs against one of the top guys we will see all season.”

Taran Sarnowski had a two-run double, Carl Adcock had a double among two hits and Ryan Ricke added two hits.

Hunter Paul threw four innings and Sarnowski and Shad McNeeley an inning each. “I thought he was very strong,” Young said of Paul. “He was well composed on the mound and changed speeds well. You can tell he really knows how to pitch and has confidence.”

Scottsdale Christian 13, Payson 0 (5 inn.)

The Eagles fired a no-hitter against a PHS team playing its third game in 24 hours. “We came out totally flat,” Young said. “We only struck out twice but just couldn’t get a ball to fall in.”

Ricke threw four innings and “got some good experience,” Young said. “He got in trouble with six walks, but other than that I liked how he battled a really good hitting team.”

Lake Havasu 9, Payson 5

PHS collected 10 hits on Saturday.

“That’s a pretty good D2 team,” Young said. “We swung the bats better in this game. We really put a lot of guys on base. At times we didn’t get the big hits that we needed but we were within striking distance.”

Sarnowski belted a two-run home run. Adcock, Beeler and Logan Morgan each had two hits.

Sarnowski started and pitched into the fifth.

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The Longhorns should have plenty of fun this season thanks to a talented and experienced team. Four key players enjoy a light moment during a break in practice. Pictured (left to right) Payton Petersen, Anilese Hayes, Arissa Paulson and Sadie Dunman. Below, Payton Petersen is back as the starting catcher.

Longhorns set sights on title by

Keith Morris

roundup sports editor

Last season was magical for Payson High’s softball team.

After losing in the Division 3 state semifinals the previous two years, the Longhorns earned the No. 1 seed and reached the championship game for the first time.

But Winslow shattered their dream of claiming the first state crown in program history with a 5-3 victory, avenging its only loss of the season.

This year, the Horns are determined to go all the way.

And they may have the talent and experience to do just that.

Only one starter graduated, and 11 of the 15 players on the roster have varsity experience.

“Our goal is to build upon our success last year and return to the state championship game,” said new head coach Curtis Johnson, who takes over for Kadi Tenney after serving as the assistant a year ago. “The experience is developing strong competition for playing time, which is very unusual for a small school the size of Payson. We’re optimistic the competition for playing time will make us a very good team.”

Payson has gone 86-18 the past three years, thanks in part to the dominant pitching of Arianna Paulson, who now plays for Brigham Young University. However, this year the Longhorns have a deeper pitching talent pool than ever.

Junior Arissa Paulson returns after two standout campaigns along with Lakeside Blue Ridge junior transfer Anilese Hayes and freshman Aubrielle Paulson.

“Pitching will be our strongest asset,” Johnson said. “Collectively, this is without question one of the strongest pitching staffs in the state, including Division 1 and 2.”

But the Longhorns also hope this year to mount a much stronger defense.

Last year’s heartbreaking final game included four errors that gave a gift to Winslow of three unearned runs. So Johnson and his staff, which also

includes assistant Bob Watson and volunteers Will Dunman and Toby Paulson, have focused on preparing the girls to perform under pressure.

“Playing with intense mental toughness is an intangible that we have been emphasizing since the first day of practice,” Johnson said.

Along with strong pitching, Johnson is also expecting the Horns to get the job done in the field. “Defense will be a major emphasis to back up our pitching,” he said. “Putting these two aspects together will make us extremely competitive.”

But don’t look for a lot of 1-0 or 2-1 games.

“Offensively, we’re going to be an exciting team to watch,” the skipper said. “We have a strong balance of speed and power, which will enable us to use both the short game and the long ball to score runs. Our objective will be to get the lead early and turn the games over to our pitching staff to finish. All 15 players on the roster have offensive skills.”

The Longhorns open the season at Cottonwood Mingus at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday and open the home schedule at 2 p.m. March 10 against Camp Verde.

Among the highlights of the season are Payson’s 11th Annual Gracie Haught Classic on March 20-21 and a showdown at Winslow on April 7. Although they graduated six seniors, including five starters from last year’s championship game, the Bulldogs will again pose a tough challenge. They have played for the title for the past six years, winning twice. Next year, they’ll move up to Division 2 for at least the next three years.

Eight varsity starters return in seniors Cori Barnett (CF), Sadie Dunman (2B), Payton Petersen (C) and Ali Tenney (LF); juniors Becky Bauer (3B-Ut), Jewel Johnson (1B) and Arissa Paulson (P-SS); and sophomore Karlie Smith (RF).

Others back with varsity experience are senior Mishayla Rodgers (OF-2B) and juniors Brittany Proctor (OF-IF) and Rachel Spooner (OF-IF).

New to the varsity are juniors Hayes (SS-P) and Brylee Hall (OF) and freshmen Aubrielle Paulson (IF-P) and Jodi Taylor (IF-OF-C).

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The crappie bite is very light, so watch that bobber for the slightest twitch which would give a hint that a crappie is near the bait.

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

Baha’i Faith For location and information, call (928) 472-3191 or (928) 468-8962.

Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, Email: office@ calvarypayson.com, web: calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Upper Room Prayer Meeting For Jesus at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m.; Old testament Study, Calvary Kids, Jr. High & High School Youth Groups at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery Study using the One Step To Freedom program at 6:30 p.m. Faith-based discipleship program for those dealing with strongholds in their lives such as substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling, etc.; Young Adult Fellowship 6:30 p.m.

Childcare is provided for all of the above services. Friday: Friday Fellowship at the Friday’s – a fun night for the whole family! Games, snacks, followed by worship and a short Bible study and prayer, 111 W. Rancho Rd. Catholic Church of the Holy Nativity A Roman Catholic Church under the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. 1414 N. Easy St.(corner of Easy Street & Bradley Dr.), Payson, AZ 85541, (928) 478-6988, wwwholynativitypayson.com. The Rev. Fr. Lowell E. Andrews, Pastor. Sunday: Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday: Low Mass & Holy Unction 10 a.m. First Wednesday of the month: Benediction & Chaplet of Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. followed by potluck supper. High Holy Days: Mass 10 a.m.

Christians Together Independent-non-denominational. Meeting Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway.

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

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

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

Church for the Nations Payson (CFTN Payson) meeting at 901 S. Westerly Road in the Chapel at Messinger’s. Sunday service 10 a.m. Pastors Nevin and Dina Hershberger invite you to come to join dynamic praise and worship with uplifting prophetic teaching. Contact Pastor Nevin at (602) 757-3778 or Pastor Dina at (602) 757-3830. Like us on Facebook.

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

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 am to 2 pm; Sacrament Meeting 11 am, 472-8709, 474-6367 or 468-1103, Missionaries 472-7956.

MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 pm to 4 pm; Sacrament Meeting 1 pm, 474-6367, 468-8157, Missionaries (928) 863-5396, 468-8886.

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

FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 468-0249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm and by appointment: V. Green (928) 474-4181.

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

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

CHRISTOPHER CREEK SERVICES: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. followed by Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society. 478-4608.

SPANISH BRANCH: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 am to 12 pm. Sacrament meeting 9 am.

YOUNG BRANCH: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society; 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 11:20 a.m. Sacrament meeting. 462-3326 or 462-3388.

BLUE RIDGE BRANCH: Sunday 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 10:50 a.m.

Sunday School; 11:25 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society. (928) 477-2138.

Church on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community Presbyterian Church 800 W. Main Street, Rev. Charles Proudfoot, Pastor. Sundays: SON Risers Adult Bible Class at 8:30 a.m.; Hymn Sing at 10:15 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible Time and nursery care for children provided.

Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to noon; 474-2059 office, 474-0624 fax, E-mail: cpcgen@yahoo.com, Website: cpcpayson.org.

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

Desert Community Christian Fellowship, SB Pastor Eric Woods, (928) 479-2216, 173 Stephen’s Way, Tonto Basin. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday services 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday worship 6 p.m.

East Verde Baptist Church Houston Mesa Road at Whispering Pines Control Road, 474-9385. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Eckankar If you have experienced seeing a light when your eyes were closed, you most likely were experiencing the Light of God, and if you have heard a sound which you could not account for, you may have experienced the Sound of God. For more information on these spiritual experiences, call (877) 300-4949.

Expedition Church 301 S. Colcord Road (two blocks west of Hwy. 87, just north of Bonita).

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

Fireproof Your Marriage Discover the power of 2=1 “Married For Life” and “Parents For Life” courses.

Call (928) 478-4715 for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Group, grades 9-12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Adult Cell Group, 6 p.m. Nursery and Pre-Primary available for morning worship services. Wednesday: Legacy Singles (55+ years of age) coffee at Dimi’s 9 a.m.; High School Cell Group, 7-8 p.m.; Adult Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nursery available.

Thursday: Men’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Payson Women’s Bible Study 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pioneer Clubs (Grades 1-5), 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays when school is in session.

Visit our website www.pbcpayson.org.

Rim Country Cowboy Church Meets at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Star Valley Baptist Church, 4180 E. Highway 260, Star Valley. Service includes live music by the Country Gospel Misfits. For more information, call (928) 474-5557.

Rim Valley Church 208 S. McLane Road, Pastor Brandon Pratt, (801) 513-4286.

Gospel Meetings All are invited to come and hear the simple teachings and doctrine of Christ.

The gospel of Christ still provides an anchor for the soul in a turbulent world.

These meetings present the gospel story simply and freely. Tuesday from 7-8 p.m., Mogollon Health Alliance, 308 E. Aero Dr., Payson.

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Synod) 204 W. Airport Rd. (corner of Airport Rd. and N. McLane). Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Sunday Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, please call pastor David Sweet, (928) 474-2098.

Iglesia La Roca 302 E. Rancho Rd. Nuestro proposito es que usted encuentre una relacion personal con Dios y pueda experimentar la hermosura de su presencia en cada uno de nuestros servicios: Miercoles 6:30pm Ensayo del Ministerio de Alabanza, Jueves 6:30pm Estudios Biblicos, Domingos 12:30 Tiempo de Celebracion y Adoracion, para mayor informacion comunicarse con los Pastores Carmelo y Ruth Andujar. Dr. Carmelo Andujar, Pastor (928) 2380240, Ruth Andujar (407) 341-9775, Secretaria de La Roca (928) 595-0874.

Te invitamos a vistitar nuestra pagina web: www.iglesialarocapayson.com.

“Visitenos, Sera un placer tenerles en nuestra Iglesia”

St. Benedict’s Catholic Mission Church Meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Young School for Catholic Mass.

Jehovah’s Witnesses North Payson Congregation, 1616 N. McLane, 474-7867, 474-2750: Public Discourse, 10 a.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 10:40 a.m., Sunday; Tuesday Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m.

South Payson Congregation, 474-7867, 474-8346: Public Discourse, 1 p.m., Sunday; Watchtower Study, 1:40 p.m., Sunday; Thursday, Congregation Bible Study, 7 p.m., Ministry School, 7:30 p.m., Service Meeting, 8 p.m.

Congregation Espanol de Testieos de Jehovah, 472-7867, 474-8763: Discurso publico, Domingo, 4 p.m.; Estudio del Atalaya, Domingo, 4:40 p.m.; Estudio de Biblia, Lunas, 7 p.m., Escuela del Minitero, 7:30 p.m., Reunion de Servicio Miercoles 8 p.m.

Kriya Meditation Learn Kriya Meditation Tuesday nights, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Payson. By donation. For location and info, please call Zuné at (928) 472-7654.

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

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

Mountain Bible Church Our Mission at Mountain Bible is quite simple: Loving God…Loving People.

It is our desire before God to develop and offer ministries, inside and outside our church, that further this important cause. Are we succeeding? We invite you to be our guest this weekend and see for yourself! Located at 302 E. Rancho Road in Payson, we offer two opportunities to worship on Sunday mornings: 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Many children and student ministries are available on Sundays and throughout the week. More details are available through our office (928) 472-7800 and on our website (www.mountainbible. org). Please let us answer any further questions you may have about our church…and we hope to meet you soon!

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

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

Payson Bible Fellowship Meets at Rim Country Health and Retirement Community, 807 W. Longhorn Road. Every Sunday 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Conversation, 9 a.m. Praise and Worship, 9:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible discussion. 1st and 3rd Sundays: 10:15 a.m. Open Discussion, 11:15 a.m. Close.

Payson First Assembly of God We invite you to come and worship with us as we celebrate Christ Jesus’ total victory for us on the Cross! Adult Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday Evening Family Night, 6:30 p.m. We are located at 1100 West Lake Drive, (the church at Green Valley Park). For more information call, (928) 474-2302.

Payson First Church of the Nazarene 200 E. Tyler Parkway, (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Monday through Friday: Safe Haven Preschool 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing 3rd-6th grades 2:30-5:30 p.m., and Prayer and Praise 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Children’s Bible Quizzing K-2nd grades 3:154:15 p.m. Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m. Last Saturday each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8:00 a.m. and the Ain’t Nearly Done (ANDY) Group 11:30 a.m. For more information on locations, times and topics, contact the church office. Office hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Payson Living Word Bible Church 208 S. McLane Road (across from the High School). Services Sundays starting at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with Kids Church and nursery provided. PLW is a Spirit Filled Contemporary Church based on Faith; we believe speaking the Word of God will move mountains in our lives. We have a mission here at PLWBC: Love, Win, Build and Change. There are many activities at the church so come out and be a part of our family. The Lord is doing great things. If you have any questions, the church number is (928) 474-8606.

Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St., behind ACE Hardware), 474-0485; Pastor Carl Peterson. A growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. We invite you to worship with us Sunday at 8:30 a.m. (Contemporary) or at 11 a.m. (Traditional).

Kid’s Church along with free and safe nursery care is provided. Please call the church for information on additional programs, ministries and our mission to the community.

Payson United Pentecostal Church - The First Church Website: www.paysonupc.com. All meetings and events are held at Mesa del Caballo. Kids’ Church, Sundays at 10 a.m. (Behind the Veil Puppety) Experience Pentecostal-style worship and preaching, Sundays at 6 p.m.

Around the Table Bible Study, Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are welcome to experience the difference of the earliest New Testament message and not the traditions and customs that followed. Go back to the message of the First Church – Acts 2:38. Pastor Dale Lewallen 469-2171.

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

Ponderosa Bible Church 1800 N. Beeline Hwy., (928) 474-9279. “Preparing God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Dr. Joe Falkner, Sr. Pastor; Curtis Fahrlender, Pastor of Student Ministries; Jim Hurlburt, Pastor of Worship and Outreach. Sunday Worship: Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Service 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Youth Bible Study (Grades 7-12) 9:30 a.m.; BLAST I (Bible Learning And Sharing Together) Grades K-6 9:30 a.m.; BLAST II, Grades K-4, 11 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Middle School Youth Group, grades 6-8, 4-5 p.m.; High School Youth

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church WE Welcome Everyone. 1000 N. Easy St. (Corner of Sherwood & Easy St.). 928-474-3834. The Rev. Daniel F. Tantimonaco, Rector. St. Paul’s parishioners and Father Dan invite you to join us as WE participate in worship, Christian education, outreach and fellowship activities. Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes traditional and contemporary music. Child care is provided. Our Praise Band leads us with contemporary music on the last Sunday of the month. Christian Education programs offer Children’s Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Sunday Adult Group Study at 9 a.m. Wednesday: We celebrate the Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. Quarterly: Taizé, a Service of contemplation and music, is held quarterly on a Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. (Call for dates). We have very active Women’s, Men’s and Bible Study groups. A Film Review group and Book Club are just some of our other regular programs.

(Call Church for dates and times). Visit our Website: www.stpaulspayson. org. Email: pasepchurch@qwestoffice.net.

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St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church 511 S. St. Phillips Street, 474-2392. Daily Masses Monday-Friday 8 a.m, Sat. 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Spanish 12:30 p.m.; Confession at 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call Mrs. Judith Carroll, Religious Education office, (928) 474-1269 for Catholic education programs for children and adults. Call Mr. Allen Holder, Life Teen Director, (928) 474-2392 for Sunday evening youth group activities and other youth-focused events.

Seventh-day Adventist Church 700 E. Wade Lane, Payson; Pastor Steven Salsberry; Elder Sharon Judd.

Saturday services: Sabbath School/Bible Study 9:30a.m.; Worship Hour 11 a.m. We welcome all visitors. Come and join us for uplifting fellowship. Call 928-474-9209 for Prayer Meeting times and location, and for coming local events, or visit our website: http://payson.adventistfaith.org.

Shepherd of the Pines Ev. Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane; (928) 474-5440, Pastor: Steve DeSanto. Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School, 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.

Holy Communion celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.

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

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

Shiloh Christian Fellowship 501 E. Rancho Road (across the street from Payson Elementary School), 474-3138. Nondenominational church teaching verse by verse and chapter by chapter through the Bible. Contemporary Worship and Family Oriented, children’s ministries and nursery provided. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m. First and third Mondays Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study (in the Fellowship Hall) 6:30 p.m.

Star Valley Southern Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson, (928) 474-5557. Sunday Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. and the Worship Service is at 10:50 a.m. The Sunday Evening Service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday features the Rim Country Cowboy Church Service at 6 p.m. Music is by the Country Gospel Misfits.

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

Tonto Basin Bible Church Hwy. 188 off Dryer Dr., Tonto Basin, Pastor Robert Melotti, (928) 479-2299.

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

Tonto Basin Catholic Mission Meets Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. at the Tonto Basin Chamber building for Catholic Mass.

Tonto Creek Shores/Tonto Valley Bible Church Lots 240-241 Valley View Road, Gisela, 474-1360.

Tonto Valley Bible Church Valley View Drive, Gisela; Pastor Ted Tatum.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. (combined service with both churches).

Tonto Village Chapel Tonto Village Chapel exists to serve, love and uplift the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to operate in the community as a light House through fulfilling the great commission as found in Matthew 28:18-20. We welcome an opportunity to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday school/Bible study at 10:45 a.m. for adults, children and youth, or Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meeting at 5 p.m. For questions or information please call the Church at (928) 478-5076.

Unity Church of Payson Spiritual leader Dr. Lynnette Brouwer, Licensed Unity Teacher. Our mission is to inspire and awaken one another to a greater experience of God and life through the practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday services at 10 a.m., 600 E. Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). The 1st Sunday of each month is our inter-generational service and we celebrate birthdays and bring non-perishables for the foodbank. The 2nd Sunday browse the Unity of Payson library, 3rd Sunday pot luck, 4th Sunday power prayer follows service, 4th Tuesday Chili’s give-back day, 4th Friday 4 p.m. hiway cleanup, on-going noon Faithlift 1st and 3rd Wed. To find out more:www.unityofpayson.org. 928-478-8515.

The Way of Adidam The Way of Adidam, based on the spiritual teachings of Adi Da Samraj, is offering free tours of the Da Love Ananda Botanical Gardens. Water conservation techniques will be discussed. Also, beginning in July, tours will include seven meditation sites surrounding Lake Love Ananda. In addition, we are offering area study group meetings. For further information, telephone 928-472-4700 and ask for Pat Rollins. For worldwide information, go online to www.adidam. org.

Young Baptist Church (928) 462-3476. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday prayer service, 6 p.m.

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The Payson Elks Lodge is located at 1206 N. Beeline Highway.

A trivia contest is planned for every Monday evening in March.

March 12 the Lodge will have its St. Patrick’s Dinner with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and dessert for only $8 per person.

Get your tickets no later than close of business March 7.

For more information, call (928) 474-2572.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America will meet at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Post #69, located at 709 E. Highway 260.

We would like to invite all members to join us. For more information, contact Post Commander Dwayne Cunningham, (928) 951-1691.

Masonic Lodge

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

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

Card players wanted

The Saving Graces of Payson — a Canasta card-playing group — is looking for a few ladies who enjoy fun, laughter and friendship.

This Red Hat group meets at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Crosswinds Restaurant patio room. There is a break for lunch around noon and play and resumes after lunch. Anyone interested in joining will be welcomed.

You do not need to know how to play, the members will be happy to teach the game.

Please contact Queen Mum AnnMarie at (928) 468-8585; please leave a message if there’s no answer.

PAWS meeting

The Payson Area Woofers Society (PAWS) meeting is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 in the Payson Library community room.

The Central Arizona Humane Society’s Sarah Hock, director and Chandra Cushman, animal services manager, will be the guest speakers an will answer general questions about animals.

Genealogy Society

The Northern Gila County Genealogy Society meets at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5 at the society’s library, 302 E. Bonita, Payson.

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Two programs on gardening are coming up. The High Country Garden Club hosts Glenn McCombs, owner of Plant Fair Nursery, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Easy St., Payson. He will be discussing spring gardening. The Library Friends of Payson host Chris Jones with the U of A Extension Service at its 10 a.m. meeting, Monday, March 16 at the library.

He will talk about selecting plants for the Payson area. ancestors. Some may have come on the Mayflower and some may have come through Ellis Island in this very century.

In the country your ancestors came from, there are even more people with your ancestor’s name.

The biggest problem most family historians face is not only learning the place their ancestors came from, but then identifying those immigrants in their home towns.

Historians use key information as identifiers to be certain they are discussing the same person in various time periods in various locations. These are the same identifiers you need to use for your immigrant ancestors.

Val Sullivan will discuss techniques to find these immigrant ancestors at the March 5 meeting of the Genealogy Society.

High Country Garden Club The High Country Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Easy St. at the corner of Easy St. and Sherwood.

The speaker for the evening will be Glenn McCombs of Plant Fair Nursery. He will be discussing spring gardening, so members and guests should bring their questions about what and when to plant in the Rim Country.

Refreshments will be served and all those interested in gardening are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Sallie at (928) 468-6102.

Computer Club The Payson Area Computer Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the Payson Library meeting room.

Please note the change of day this month. The topic will be “Security is Everyone’s Business” by Bob Gostischa. All members and guest

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The March meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, March 13 in the conference room of the Payson Public Library. The speaker is Jane Baker, whose subject will be “Enslavement of Women and Children in Arizona.”

The DAR focuses on preserving American history and securing America’s future through education and patriotism. Women age 18 and older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution are eligible for membership. Prospective members and guests are welcome at all meetings. For further information, please contact Regent Kathy Farrell at (928)472-9752 or Registrar Cathy Boone at (928) 474-3960.

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The Library Friends of Payson will host Chris Jones at its meeting Monday, March 16. Jones, who is with the University of Arizona Gila County Cooperative Extension for Horticulture and Natural Resources, will talk about plant selection appropriate for the Payson area.

An Arizona native, Jones leads the Master Gardener program in the county and has taught the training course for 15 years. His college studies include degrees in forestry and renewable natural resources.

Jones’ presentation will include a discussion of low-water use plants for Payson, frost hardiness guidelines, water requirements, and fire and animal interactions. He says

Payson Art League hosts Rock Newcomb Professional artist Rock Newcomb, will be the guest speaker at the Payson Art League meeting in March.

Newcomb’s presentation will include information and ideas pertaining to various drawing mediums: graphite, charcoal, scratchboard, colored pencil, pastels and pen and ink. As time allows, topics to be addressed include: use of materials, application, types of surfaces/supports, and how to proceed from beginning to framing.

Ideas presented will help in the process of creating one’s own artwork.

Please bring paper and pencil for note taking. His presentation will be conducted as an open forum and attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation.

Newcomb encourages young and old, beginners and professionals to attend his presentation at the Payson Art League meeting to be held Tuesday, March 17 at the First Church of the Nazarene located at 200 E. Tyler Parkway. Social hour is at 6 p.m., with the presentation to follow at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Payson Art League membership is not required. All are welcome.

Make a difference as a volunteer JustServe.org is a great way to find lists of Payson’s non-profit organizations that are in need of your help. There are many volunteer opportunities to choose from and you can have your pick at JustServe.org.

From the Time-Out Shelter Thrift Store to the Humane Society to the Mogollon Monster Mudder Run, you have these choices and more. Add your talent by volunteering and help improve the quality of life in our community. Have questions? Call Roger Kreimeyer, (928) 468-1365 or Jay Phillips, (928) 978-2884.

Alanon and Alateen Alanon meets at 6 p.m., Monday at St. Philips Catholic Church, Payson and at 1 p.m., Wednesday at Star Valley Baptist Church on Highway 260. For Alanon information, call Kali (503) 354-4402.

For Alateen call Helen at (928) 9786424.

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March is our most unpredictable month March! Sounds like an order, doesn’t it? March weather can be unrelenting as an army sergeant and, on the other hand, as gentle and warm as Mother Teresa. March is the year’s housekeeper. No broom sweeps as clean as March’s scouring winds. Perhaps we are spoiled after our spring-like February, but March can be like a teeter-totter, bouncing up and down between winter and spring.

Easter is late this year — April 5 — which leaves March a little short on holidays, but not to worry. March is Irish-American Month and also National Irish-American Heritage Month, no doubt so designated because of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17.

“Na mol an t-aran go mbruithtear e” is an old Irish proverb meaning “Don’t praise the bread until it’s out of the oven.”

Although I am not of Irish SENIOR ancestry, it has long been my MOMENTS custom to bake Irish soda Carol Zebb bread for St. Patrick’s Day. Roundup columnist My recipe is authentic — it came from an acquaintance that was raised on a farm in County Clare, Ireland.

Tradition dictates that before baking, a cross should be made with a sharp knife on the top of the loaf. Mmmm, just thinking about it is making me hungry!

You can find quite a few recipes for Irish soda bread on the Food Network website, or, if you would like mine, contact me at swnest@npgcable.com.

Today, March 3, is I Want You To Be Happy Day and National Anthem Day; March 22 is National Goof-off Day (how do you celebrate that?) and if that isn’t enough, on March 26 you can Name Your Own Holiday.

Senior Circle

There will be an AARP Smart Driver Course March 14 at Senior Circle, 215 N. Beeline Highway. Material fee for members is $15, for non-members, $20. For information or to register for the class, call (928) 472-9290.

Dr. David Cluff will present a program on Type 2 diabetes at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 18 at Senior Circle’s Lunch & Learn. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the above number.

The Center

Anne James entertains with live music at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at The Center, 514 W. Main St. The program is free and open to the public.

Cash prize BINGO is played at 1 p.m. Fridays in the Center Dining Room. No lunch is served on Fridays, but Meals on Wheels will be delivered to the homebound.

Celebrate on March 17 with a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch of corned beef, colcannon mash, carrots, bread and dessert. Be sure to wear green!

Yoga instructor Jill will teach classes at 9 a.m. weekdays at The Center to keep your body and mind in good shape. If Zumba is your preference, Bernie teaches a 9 a.m. Monday class. Or, perhaps you would like to do both!

Call (928) 474-4876 for information or to register.

Volunteer of the Month for March is Kim Estep, who works in the kitchen, delivers Meals on Wheels and is ready to step up to whatever needs doing. Thanks, Kim! Think about it: “Springtime is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” — Robin Williams

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The Library Friends of Payson presentation for the community, which is held in the library meeting room, will start with a short business meeting at 10 a.m., and the program will begin at 10:30 a.m.

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Water Truck Driver - Minimum 5 Yrs. Exp. - CDL with Tanker Endorsement, Acceptable PSP Report and MVR Boot Truck Driver - Minimum 5 Yrs. Exp. - CDL with Tanker Endorsement, Acceptable PSP Report and MVR SERVICE AREA INCLUDES SOUTHWESTERN STATES MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL

APPLY AT WWW.FNFINC.COM OR CALL 480-929-9675 Applications will be accepted 2/27/15 through 3/13/15 EEO/AA/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Order: 10073824 Cust: -Gila County Personnel Keywords: Weekly 3x3 art#: 20123738 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 3.00

DRIVERS

MULE DEER HEAD IMPRESSIVE Verry Impressive Rack Ready to Hang 317-523-7030 or 928-468-1448

DRIVER WANTED Payson area full time seasonal from Oct-Apr. Must have CDL Class B with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement, Pay D.O.E. Call 928-474-3334

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Ovens, Walk-Ins, A/Cs, Electrical, Plumbing,

FIREWOOD

Order: 10074595 Must possess experience Cust: -Town 6ofmonths Payson / HR as a livestock worker and provide one letter of reference to that experience.

Dates ofanalyst need: 04/10/2015 to 12/20/2015.

Keywords: water infrastructure Two temporary position openings. $875.00 per month plus housing and food. art#: 20124777 Returning employees may be offered longevity pay and/or production bonus. May be Class: Mechanical asked 2.00 to sign contract. Live in mobile camp or bunkhouse. 3/4 work guarantee.

Size: X a2.00

Order: 10074586 Cust: -FNF Construction Keywords: Drivers art#: 20124765 Class: Drivers Size: 3.00 X 3.00

MISCELLANEOUS

Gila County Career Opportunities Globe:

Payson:

Lube Specialist Public Health Nurse Juvenile Detention Officer Community Health Specialist Courtroom Clerk Technician

Part-time Deputy Constable Juvenile Detention Officer WIC Nutritionist

Bylas: Early Literacy Community Liaison

928-468-2026 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

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

Substitute Teachers Salary: $80 per day

MOVING SALE 1201 N. Arrowhead Dr., Payson Saturday, March 7, from 7am to 1pm Household Item!

YARD SALES HUGE MOVING SALE: 408 W. Rim View Rd., Fri. Sat. & Sun. March 6, 7 & 8 from 9am to 4pm: Some Yard Tools, Lots of Clothes/$1.piece, Shoes, Chrystol, Pots & Pans, Dishes, and So Much More! Please bring wrapping paper for glass items.

Large 3 Famly Yard Sale Fri. & Sat. March 6 & 7 from 8am to 4pm at 506 N. Spur Drive, Payson: Furniture, Bed Sets, Camping Equipment, Wall Art, Kitchen Set, Men’s Clothing, Household Items, New & Used Ceiling Fans & Lights, Lamps, Excercise Equipment, Lots of Great Stuff Priced Just Right!

Mulit-Family Yard Sale 1023 W. Rim View Rd., Fri., Sat., & Sun. March 6, 7, & 8 from 8am to ?: LOTS OF TOOLS ; Some Household Items, Some Antiques and Much More!

AUTOS/VEHICLES CARS 2007 Mustang GT, Premium 24,000 miles, Adult driven, Not smoked in, No accidents, always garaged, V8 Auto Trans,$18,500.

Call 928-970-0755 Ray’s Auto Exchange, 615 W. Main, 928-978-8375 1999 Ford F250, XLT Super Cab, 4x4, Very Clean Inside and Out, 95K Miles, 8595.

1997 Nissan Path Finder, 6 spd manual transmission, 6 cylindar 4wd, Very CLean inside/out; looks like new, 4995.

MOTORCYCLES 2014 Harley Ultra Bagger, 12K Miles, 928-978-2878

RVS Day Breaker by Daman, 28ft, Very Clean, Very Low Mileage, One Owner, Call for Details 928-300-6779 PARK & $ELL WINTERIZING & REPAIRS NEW & USED UTILITY TRAILERS 928-468-2026

Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling, Firewood. 928-478-6139 Chaparral Pines Golf Club Needs: FT Seasonal Assist.

Maintenance Help, ASAP w/Experience in Repairs, Plumbing and Electrical, $12.p/h. Pick-up Application at Security Gate

Cosmetology Instructor GILA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, in partnership with Eastern Arizona College, has a Cosmetology Instructor posi on open in Payson. Excellent salary and beneďŹ ts oered. The Posi on Open No ce, which includes applica on instruc ons and other important informa on, may be viewed and printed at h p://www.eac.edu/Working_at_EAC/list.asp Or, you may call 928-428-8915 to have a no ce mailed or faxed. Closes at 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015. Equal Opportunity Employer Gila Community College continues to provide outstanding academic and workforce development programs to the adults of Gila County.

COME BE A PART OF OUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE!

JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed

Now Accepting Applications for: FT Front Desk Clerk, Apply in person at Quality Inn Payton 801 N. Beeline Hwy.

Tile,Carpet and Wood Installer 35 years Exp. Repairs/Drywall/Custom Showers Local References if needed Realters Welcome 928-951-2823

HAULING Home Repair Lawn Care Hauling CD 2014

HOME REPAIRS

Town of Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal Various Positions, Mostly Seaking weekends and/or Weeknights

Lawn Care

HAULING

* Softball Field Prep * Youth/Adult Sports Officials & Rec Leaders * Event Center Laborers * Special Events laborer

Diversified Services IOWA BOY - HONEST, DEPENDABLE

(Inexpensive) Not a Licensed Contractor

JOE - 970-1873

Must be 15 years or older Pick up applications at Parks and Recreation Office 1000 W. Country Club Dr. Payson, AZ

HOME SERVICES

RETAIL

Call The Cheaper Sweeper Great Company w/Easy Work Environment, Evening Night Shift, Some Weekends, must be able to pass drug test, Apply @ 111 E. Hwy 260, All Knowledge of Alcohol Retail Preferred. 928-474-3600

SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Experienced Personal Caregiver looking for women needing help w/activities of daily living. Personal and Professional References. Call Leona 480-657-9505 Tuesday & Friday 1x3 CD

Health Insurance

Specialists Medicare Plans (all types) Affordable Care Act Life • Dental Long-term Care

EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNTING

www.TomRUSSELLinsurance.com The Rim Golf Club HR/Accounting Administrator The HR/Accounting Admin is responsible and accountable for handling all general office / clerical duties, including accounts payable processes, daily flash reporting, payroll, employee documentation and other HR related responsibilities. In this role it is crucial to be able to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously such as communication with the golf facility and membership, attention to detail and working well with others is a must.

Please email your resume and salary requirements to snordstrom@therimgolfclub.org

DENTAL Experienced Dental Assistant Fax Resume to 928-474-7448

WANTED: Experienced Dental Assistant Fax Resume to 928-474-7448

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

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

Gift Certificates Available

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

LANDSCAPING Mario & Mario Landscaping and Masonry Complete Landscaping & Irrigation, Tree Service and Removal. Rock, Retaining Walls, Block Fencing Walls, Wrought Iron Fences.

Flagstone & Concrete Driveways, Pavers and Sidewalks.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Home Maitenance Available. Call 928-282-3118 Mention this add and get 10% Off!

OakLeaf Yardworks Yard Maintenance Minor landscaping and tree trimming.

All work affordable.

Call:Dennis 928-595-0477 not a licensed contractor

LEGAL SERVICES

928-474-1233

Creating futures...

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DHW Home Services Decks/Porches Sheds Drywall Texture Matching Paint Remodeling 928-595-1555 Credit Cards Accepted not a licensed contractor

GENERAL

Since 1994 - Behind Fargo’s Steakhouse

Instructor Opening

HANDYMAN

For details, contact Lorraine Bright at 928-472-5739

MOVING SALES

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

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 SALE

Quality Additions, Cabinet Installation, Decks, Finnish Work, Painting, Drywall, Etc.20yrs Experience, Licensed & Bonded ROC200461, Payson B/L#PH9305, Call Robin 1-928-595-1816

PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Globe and Payson

Order: 10074541 Cust: -Gila Community College Distric Keywords: Cosmetology Instructor art#: 20124692 Class: General Size: 3.00 X 4.00

R.W.P. CARPENTRY & REMODELING:

EDUCATION

911 Dispatcher • Detention Officer • Deputy Sheriff • Public Health Nurse (Jail) 911 System Coordinator** • Temporary Accounting Clerk Specialist Gila County is an equal opportunity employer

CONSTRUCTION

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

Gila County Sheriff’s Office Positions Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd

Applications and salary information available at: www.gilacountyaz.gov **indicates position covers Globe and Payson

Get the best results!

AZ Certified Legal Document Preparer / Paralegal AZCLDP #81438

HOMES FOR RENT

Beautiful: 3400sf Custom Home on a 1/2 Acre + Lot. Owner is a Contractor & has Totally Remodeled this Home.

Loads of Upgrades. A Gourmet Chefs Kitchen w/Extra Cabinets & Counter Space. Two Master Bedrooms & Wonderful Game Room, Full Workshop w/Utilities & Extra Storage, RV Gates w/Extra Parking, Come View & Enjoy the Tall Pine Trees & From your front & Rear Decks, Inside has Spacious & Open Floor Plan...You Will Not Be Disabppointed!!! Call for Apt: 928-978-1385

2Br/1Ba Sitting Room, Dining Room, Stove, Refrig. W/D Hook-ups, Enclosed Tandum Garage, Evap Cooler, $750.mo. 207 W. Elm, Payson, 928-474-8833

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE F.S.B.O. Corner Lot w/Mountain View, Deer Creek, 3Br/2Ba, 26x52 Manufactured Home, $120,000.

Call for Apt. 928-474-0638 or 602-689-8937

MOBILES FOR SALE F.S.B.O. Furnished 2Br/2Ba Mobile Home in Adult Community, Newly Painted w/Deck & Sun Room, $22,900.

Call 602-405-5371 Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 Park Model w/18’x15’ add on in Star Valley 55+. Like new. Great Views. Open House Sat 11-4.

480-258-1929

2Br/1Ba, Beautiful Geronimo Estates, Carport, Newly Tiled/Carpeted/Decorated $750.mo + $500.Dep. Approved Dogs w/$200.Dep. Contact Janet, 480-991-4904 or Eddie, 480-338-6642 3+ BR, 1.5 BA, House, 89 N Milky Way Star Valley, AZ 85541, Star Valley, AZ, 85541, 9 months lease, unfurnished, 1500-1650 sq. ft., Water Included, Fireplace, Outdoor Area, Cable/Satellite TV Hookups, Hardwood Flooring, Laundry Facilities, Parking Available, Small Dogs Allowed, Storage Available, $ $950/mo, 480-431-9846 or 480-431-9847.

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

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1100 Sq.Ft 2BDR/2BA Apartment In Central Payson, Central Heating and A/C, F/P., Washer/Dryer Hookup $700.p/m, 480-326-7203 or 480-926-9024 2Br/1Br Water, Sewer, Trash Included, $575.mo + $575.Dep. Pets-No, 928-478-6188 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

ASPEN COVE

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

(928) 474-8042

Cornerstone Property Services www.cornerstone-mgt.com Positively Payson

Warm & Cozy Community nestled in the Pines!

Forest Hills Condominiums

333 N. McLane Large 1-2 Bedrooms WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WASHER & DRYER COVERED PARKING PET FRIENDLY CLOSE TO RUMSEY PARK & LIBRARY

3BR/2BA 1632sq’ Alpine Village, deck/views. No smoking/no pets $1300/mo 1-yr lease includes sewer/trash. 928-978-1836 More pics here: http:tiny.cc/9xr3tx Beautiful 2 Story 3Br/3Ba, Upgraded Kitchen, Spa Bath, View, Quiet Neighbohood, Oversized 2 Car Garage / Workshop Space, Down Stairs ideal for teenager or mother-in-law quarters, $1400.mo + Dep. Call 928-978-9100 Beautifully “FURNISHED� ,New Paint/Carpet, 2Br/2Ba w/FP, 1800sf, MAIN HOUSE, 1.25 Acres In Town, Bring Your Horse, TV’s, $1,350.mo Call: 602-290-7282 CARETAKER:Live on Property in Exchange for Work,Take care of Horse & Property. Have References,Zero Drug/Drinking Tolerance.602-290-7282,In Town.

Completely Remodeled: 3Br/2Ba/2-Car Garage, RV Gate, Central AC/Heat, Wood/Tile Floors, Gas Fire-Place/Stove, All Appliances, $1,100.mo Jim 602-367-8897 or Chris 928-978-1600 IN PAYSON:Move-In-Ready, Nice 2Br/2Ba,New Paint/Flooring, Custom Blinds,All Appliances, Covered Patio, Fenced Yard, Very Sharp,Must See $975.mo Call Don,928-468-1068 or 602-647-2014 Like New MF-Home 3Br/2Ba, Split Floor Plan, Great Room, $950.mo + Dep. 928-978-1704 Pine Duplex 2Br+Den/1Ba, Yard, Garage, Patio, Water + Electic Included, $950.mo Smoking-No, 480-248-6144 Pine Prudential Rentals x3

Prudential

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

Spring into Summer at Lazy “D�

Ranch RV Park and Apts. $100.

Off First Full full months Rent w/Lease Water/Sewer/Trash, Cable Included) For Details Call 928-474-2442

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

Turning 65?

We’re the LOCAL Pros!

2 BR, 2 BA, 174 Elizabeth, East Verde, AZ, unfirnished, W/D, Stove,Micro, Refrig.

RENT TO OWN w/ lease on E. Verde River. 1300 sq.ft, fenced, new roof., $800/mo. + $800 security, 480-733-3956 or 480-287-0294

ARIZONA REALTY

Property Management

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

204 N. Stagecoach Pass, 4BD, 3BA . . . . . $1700 812 W. Longhorn Rd., 3BD, 2.5 BA . . . . . $1325 1501 N. Beeline Hwy #28, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . $975 812 N. Easy St., 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . $875 1000 W. Driftwood, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . . . . $850 905 N. Beeline Hwy #18, 3BD, 2BA. . . . . . . $850 403 E. Eidelweiss Cir., 2BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . $750 205 S. Ponderosa #B, 3BD, 2BA . . . . . . . . $725 409 E. Evergreen, 2BD, 1BA. . . . . . . . . . . . $700 602 N. Easy St. #B, 2BD, 1.5BA . . . . . . . . . $675 Shady Pines Cabin 5, Studio, 1BA . . . . . . . $395

COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE

CONSTRUCTION

1500 Bravo Taxiway 601 N. Beeline 401 N. Tyler Parkway 501 W. Main #B 501 W. Main #C 408 W. Main St., Suite 8 408 W. Main St., Suite 11 708 E. Hwy 260 C1, A, C & E 708 E. Hwy 260 C2 708 E. Hwy 260 A2 1322 W. Baron Rd. A

Debco Construction

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

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

Order: 10074560 Cust: -Majestic Rim / Compass Senior Keywords: Universal Worker art#: 20124722 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 3.00

UNIVERSAL SPECIALIST Majestic Rim Retirement Living is looking to fill a part-time universal specialist position.

The position includes two 12-hr shifts; Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 pm – 7:00 am.

Duties involve housekeeping, security, concierge and hospitality services as needed. Looking for a caring individual 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).

1 BA, Office Space, 45596 Hwy 188 Ste.B-1, Tonto Basin, AZ, 85553, 12 months lease, 900 sq. ft., Storage Available, $ $400/mnth, Cell: 928-978-3500 email: kathy.meyer56@gmail.com.

RV/MOTOR HOME SPACE Independently Owned & Operated

Bonita and Beeline, high profile, 200sq.ft. office space. Shared reception/wait area, shared utilities, $200 per month. Dani 928-595-2968.

MOBILES FOR RENT 2Br/1Ba Mobile on Private Lot, Completely Restored, New Hardwood Floors, Heating/Cooling, Laundry, Very Lg Storage, Lg Deck, w/Views, $675.mo 928-288-2440

Order: 10074589 Cust: -High Country Agricultural Serv Keywords: Enchanted Mesa Properties art#: 20124770 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

Town of Payson Water Infrastructure Specialist KU SOXV H[FHOOHQW EHQHĂ€WV Obtain job description and required application by calling (928) 474-5242 x207; 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, 03/26/15. EOE

PAYSON ROUNDUP MOBILES FOR RENT Trailer Space: Includes, Water/Sewer/Electric, $350.mo 1Br Park Model,Includes All Utilitis, $700.mo w/Security Dep. $700. Call Steve 928-474-9859 or 928-978-9701

MOBILE/RV SPACES Mountain Shadows R.V. & Mobile Home Park Nice and Clean, Newly Remodeled Mobile Home for rent.

24’x40’ Doublewide 2Br/w2Ba. Lot Space, sewer, and trash are included. $500 Move-in special.

Travel trailer for rent $380.00 a month, microwave, water, sewer, trash, and Wi-Fi included RV Spaces also available for $256.55.mo Walking distance to downtown Payson with onsite Manager, Laundry facilities, Game room and wifi.

Call Shawn at 928-474-2406

MOBILES/RVS FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED: 1Br/1Ba, $600.mo + Dep. Water/Trash Included, Free Laundry on Site, Call Eugene 602-501-0020

ROOMS FOR RENT 1Br/1Ba Clean & Cozy Furnished Cabin, Senior Neighborhood in Pine, $600.mo w/1yr lease, Shorter Term Lease Rates Availalbe, 928-476-3989 Smoking/Pets-No Room: Sweet Clean Quiet Home (w/Free Wifi, Cleaning Services, & Utilties); $430.mo for Single or a Couple, 928-468-2404 or 480-434-2934;Smoking-No

WANTED TO RENT Looking for quiet private party RV Space for the season. Need water & sewer hookup, electric optional, Please Call 928-358-2578

LEGAL NOTICES 15672: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3/3015 TS #: 2014-1861 Order #: 2014-35843 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 2/18/2011 and recorded on 3/4/2011 as Instrument # 2011-002779, Book XX Page XX in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, Arizona, on 4/28/2015 at 11:00 AM of said day: LOT 123, ALPINE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 559, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA The successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a licensed real estate broker, licensed by the State of Arizona, as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A. Phone Number: 818-991-4600 ACCORDING TO

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LEGAL NOTICES 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: 1210 N SUNSHINE LANE PAYSON, ARIZONA 85541 A.P.N.: 302-75-123 Original Principal Balance: $435,000.00 Name and Address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) MANUEL L BALLESTEROS, JR, A WIDOW 1210 N SUNSHINE LANE PAYSON, ARIZONA 85541 Name and Address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) GENERATION MORTGAGE COMPANY 3 PIEDMONT CENTER 3565 PIEDMONT ROAD, NE, STE 300 ATLANTA, GA 30305 NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) MARK D. ESTLE, ATTORNEY C/O S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK 31194 LA BAYA DRIVE #106 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 (818) 991-4600 Dated: 1/16/15 MARK D. ESTLE, ATTORNEY Manner of Trustee Qualification: Member of the Arizona State Bar Name of Trustee’s Regulator: State Bar of Arizona 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 trustfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of San Diego On 1-16-2015 before me, Adrian Parrish, Notary Public, personally appeared MARK D. ESTLE, who 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. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Adrian Parrish ADRIAN PARRISH Commission # 1982080 Notary Public - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires Jun 15, 2016 S.B.S. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information will be used for that purpose. P1128678 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 03/03/2015 15681: 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-00078 Taglialatella Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $92,536.00 executed by Carl S. Taglialatella, a married man as his sole and separate property, 102 Picacho Drive Globe, AZ 85501 , dated June 22, 2000 and recorded July 7, 2000, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2000-9354 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 April 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordFinancial 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!

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LEGAL NOTICES ance 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 102, of PIONEER HILLS SUBDIVISION according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 519 through 519B. ******************** The surface and the ground to a depth of 500 feet lying immediately beneath the above described property *********************** The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 102 Picacho Drive Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 207-28-102 9. 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 Current Beneficiary:BofA sbm BAC fka Countrywide Home; Care of/Servicer: Bank of America/Fidelity Bank of America, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd Simi Valley, CA 93063; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000.

Dated: 01/23/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 01/23/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017.

NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4509420 02/17/2015, 02/24/2015, 03/03/2015, 03/10/2015

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES

15690: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2015 TS No. AZ08000471-14-1 APN 207-28-134 2 TO No. 8416116 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 July 3, 2007, and recorded on July 13, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-011844 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder At the main

entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on May 8, 2015 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: 750 W KOFA PASS, MIAMI, AZ 85539 LOT 134, OF PIONEER HILLS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 519 THROUGH 519B. APN: 207-28-134 2 Original Principal Balance $165,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor STEVEN J. WADE AND SUSAN L. WADE, HUSBAND AND WIFE. 750 W KOFA PASS, MIAMI, AZ 85539 Name and Address of the Beneficiary U.S. Bank National Association c/o U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica St Owensboro, KY 42301 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: January 29, 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 ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing 714-573-1965 State of ARIZONA County of MARICOPA On this 29th day of January, 2015, before me, LINDSAY M. BROWN personally appeared ROSENDA CARDENAS, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she signed the above/attached document. Lindsay M. Brown Notary Public Maricopa

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LEGAL NOTICES County, Arizona My Comm. Expires 04-09-15 Lindsay M. Brown, Notary Public Commission Expires: April 9, 2015 P1132150 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 03/17/2015 15691: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2015 TS No. AZ09000144-14-1 APN 305-32-001C 2 TO No: 8508422 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 11/18/2009, and recorded on 11/20/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-014019 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona at public auction to the highest bidder At the main entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on 5/5/2015 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: 181 WEST EWING DRIVE , YOUNG, AZ 85554 PARCEL 1: THE EAST 360 FEET OF LOT 1, OF PLEASANT VALLEY ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 197; EXCEPT THE EAST 160 FEET THEREOF. PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE NORTH 24 FEET TO THE EAST 360 FEET OF SAID LOT 1, OF PLEASANT VALLEY ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 197. APN: 305-32-001C 2 Original Principal Balance $135,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor CHRISTOPHER LACOSSE, A MARRIED MAN 181 WEST EWING DRIVE, YOUNG, AZ 85554 Name and Address of the Beneficiary PHH Mortgage Corporation c/o PHH Mortgage Corporation 4001 Leadenhall Rd. Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 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

LEGAL NOTICES having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust. The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title. DATE: 1/27/2015 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 ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 State of ARIZONA County of MARICOPA On this 27th day of January, 2015, before me, LINDSAY M. BROWN personally appeared ROSENDA CARDENAS, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she signed the above/attached document. Lindsay M. Brown, Notary Public Commission Expires: April 9, 2015 Lindsay M. Brown Notary Public Maricopa County, Arizona My Comm. Expires 04-09-15 P1132038 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 03/17/2015 15698: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10/2015 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA GILA COUNTY In Re the Estate of LINDA OBEITER a Deceased person.

No. PB201500012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: Charles Obeiter has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda Obeiter on February 12, 2015.

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.

Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 8241 Willeta Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89145.

A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to this document and has been mailed to all known creditors.

DATED February 18, 2015 /s/ Christi Weedon, Christin Weedon, AZCLDP #81255 15700: 2/24, 2/27, 3/3/2015 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: ROUGH CUT MOTORSPORTS, LLC File No. L-19825615 II. The address of the known place of business is: 610 ½ S. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Ronald Saunders, 2808 E. Pinegate Ct., Payson, AZ 85541.

(B) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Ronald Saunders, (x) member, 2808 E. Pinegate Ct., Payson, AZ 85541; Jennifer Porter, (x) member, 2808 E. Pinegate Ct., Payson, AZ 85541.

15702, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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LEGAL NOTICES File ID. #14-05871 Slaton Notice is hereby given that David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of Trust which had an original balance of $98,455.00 executed by Tonia Slaton, an unmarried woman and Joe A. DeJong, an unmarried man, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, 1148 West Euclid Loop Globe, AZ 85501 , dated January 29, 2008 and recorded February 1, 2008, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2008-001423 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 May 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrace to the County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash, Globe, AZ., to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811A), all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: That Certain Piece or Parcel of Land lying in and being a Portion of Lot 4 of Section 26, Township 1 North, Range 15 East, Gila And Salt River and Meridian. Gila County, Arizona, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the Southwest corner of said Lot 4, also being the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said section 26, bears South 44 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West 727.03 feet; Thence North 09 degrees 56 minutes West 130 00 feet; Thence North 25 degrees 32 minutes West 31.30 feet; Thence North 28 degrees 50 minutes East 36.00 feet; Thence South 68 degrees 19 minutes East 100.00 feet; Thence South 06 degrees 22 minutes West 45.32 feet; Thence South 43 degrees 52 minutes East 31.03 feet; Thence South 45 degrees 25 minutes West 38.62 feet; Thence South 34 degrees 08 minutes East 44.12 feet; Thence South 72 degrees 20 minutes West 90.12 feet to the point of beginning. Excepting all uranium, thorium or other materials which are or may be determined to be peculiarly essential to the production of fissionable materials, as reserved in the patent to the land. Manufacturer: CAVCO Homes Serial #: CAVAZD 951068X/U Model: Malibu HUD#: ARZ151534/ARZ151535 Length x Width: 55 x 28 Year: 1996 The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 1148 West Euclid Loop Globe, AZ 85501. Tax Parcel No.: 207-20-061A and 207-20-061B. 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, ex-

LEGAL NOTICES press or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust Current Beneficiary:Selene Finance LP; Care of/Servicer: Selene Finance/Fidelity Loan Transfer Supervisor 9990 Richmond Houston,, TX 77042; Current Trustee: David W. Cowles 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000. Dated: 02/09/2015 /S/David W. Cowles, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 02/09/2015, by DAVID W. COWLES, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017.

NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4512028 03/03/2015, 03/10/2015, 03/17/2015, 03/24/2015 15708: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the Matter of the Estate of: LOIS J. BISSETT, Deceased.

NO. PB2015-00014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS GIVEN that Patricia A. Rhoades has been appointed as the personal representative of the estate of Lois J. Bissett. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or within sixty (60) days after mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred.

See A.R.S. §14-3803.A. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the personal representative at the address listed below.

DATED this 26th day of February, 2015. /S/ CHESTER B. MCLAUGHLIN Chester B. McLaughlin Attorney for Personal Representative 127 North Marina Street Prescott, AZ 86301

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Triple threat grub popular bait From page 1B

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Payson’s varsity softball team. Not pictured are Becky Bauer and Mishayla Rodgers.

Payson Softball Player Profiles 1-Aubrielle Paulson •Freshman •Pitcher-Infielder •Speedy left-handed slap hitter brings another dimension to the offense. Strong in fundamentals through club ball experience, she should see action in one of the infield positions when not pitching.

2-Mishayla Rodgers •Senior •Outfielder •Plays outfield but can also backup at 2B. Has nice swing and ability to lay down the bunt.

3-Becky Bauer •Junior •Infielder-Outfielder •Left-handed batter is one of most aggressive players on team can play anywhere after starting in OF as a freshman and at 3B last year. Also expected to fill in as need at catcher.

4-Ali Tenney •Senior •Left Fielder •One of team’s most fundamentally sound outfielders, has good speed and reads ball very well.

Worked extra hard on hitting in offseason and has great base running instincts.

5-Rachel Spooner •Junior •Utility •Ready to compete for a full-time starting role after serving as backup at 2B and occasionally starting in the OF while dealing with a hip injury a year ago. Good contact hitter and strong bunter. “If she’s successful in taking her game to the next level she will have a strong role in our success,” Johnson said.

6-Cori Barnett •Senior •Center Fielder •Brings strong bat and aggressive base running back to order after earning first-team all-section accolades following move from 1B to become starter in CF a year ago.

“That move was a significant contributor in improving our outfield last year,” Johnson said. “She has a strong arm, speed and communication skills which make for an outstanding center fielder.”

7-Karlie Smith •Sophomore •Right Fielder •Looks to build on strong freshman campaign in which she started in RF. “She is a solid right fielder and considering most hits are in her direction, she plays a major role in our defensive schemes,” Johnson said. “She is a solid contact hitter and we’re looking for her to improve on hitting the ball down, which will improve her batting average.”

8-Payton Petersen •Senior •Catcher •Returns to first-string duty behind the plate following offseason shoulder surgery to repair an issue that hampered her in the second half of last season. “She just recently received clearance to begin practicing. “We will be working her cautiously until we are assured she’s ready to go full speed,” Johnson said. “She has a strong bat and getting her back into the lineup on a daily basis by April and May is the goal.”

9-Anilese Hayes •Junior •Shortstop-Pitcher •Takes over at shortstop and will also pitch after earning second-team all-section honors at Blue Ridge as a sophomore. “She has been playing travel ball all year and is an outstanding hitter,” Johnson said. “She hits an extremely heavy ball when she connects and we are looking for her to play a major role in our success this year.”

10-Arissa Paulson •Junior •Pitcher-Shortstop •Earned first-team all-state recognition following standout season as a dominating pitcher and powerful hitter. Ranked second to sister Arianna, the Division 3 Player of the Year, in batting average (.468) and clubbed team-leading 12 home runs and drove in team-high 42 runs, while going 8-1 with a 0.89 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 55 innings.

11-Jewel Johnson •Junior •First Baseman •Returns after breakout year starting at 1B. “She provided a solid performance defensively but she equaled her improvement at the plate,” Johnson said. “Her swing looks extremely good in practice and she is starting to read the pitches well and that will lead to an even stronger offensive threat.”

12-Jodi Taylor •Freshman •Catcher-Infielder-Outfielder •Her major role will be shoring up catching position when required but is a good athlete capable of playing both the infield and outfield.

“She has good hitting form and as soon as she becomes comfortable hitting off varsity pitching she will be putting pressure on other starters.”

13-Brittany Proctor •Junior •Infielder-Outfielder •“After receiving limited varsity playing time last year, Brittany is quickly proving what a great overall athlete she is,” Johnson said. “She has good speed and has been working hard to improve. As her batting strengthens during the season it will be hard to keep her out of the lineup. She will be used as a utility player seeing defensive assignments in both the outfield and infield.”

14-Brylee Hall •Junior •Outfielder •Coach will look to get the power hitter into the order whenever possible after she was promoted to the varsity at the end of last season. “Our goal is to utilize her batting whenever possible,” Johnson said. “She has been working hard to improve and has been very coachable.”

15-Sadie Dunman •Senior •Second Baseman •Back to start again at 2B after earning first-team all-section honors as a junior and moves into the leadoff spot in the batting order after hitting second last year. “Sadie will be a strong offensive player and is a strong leader and has been working hard since the first day of practice to take her game to the next level,” Johnson said.

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retrieve. Crappies are not an aggressive fish like a bass, so a slow return can give an angler the best results and allows the fish to catch up to the bait. In shallow water this slow retrieve dictates that a light jig head will keep the bait in the target zone longer. I prefer the 1/32 ounce jig head for springtime shallow water fishing when flipping to brush piles.

One of the most popular and productive baits on the market for springtime crappie fishing is the Kalin’s triple threat grub. They come in a wide variety of colors, but for the Arizona desert reservoirs John Deere, acid rain, and “black, blue, chartreuse” are the most productive in catching crappies. I keep a wide selection of colors of Kalin’s crappie baits in my tackle box for those days when the fish are a bit stubborn on the old reliable color schemes. If you want a complete color scheme selection go to UncleJosh.com then click on Kalin’s where one can order directly from the company.

When it is necessary, I attach a small bobber above the jig to keep the Kalin’s bait at the proper depth in very shallow water. The retrieve should be very slow with slight twitches and sometime just leaving the bait motionless for a couple of seconds will entice a crappie to bite.

As the water warms, the crappie bite should

File photo by Dennis Pirch

Roosevelt Lake’s legendary fisherman Curt Rambo of Tonto Basin holds up a crappie.

improve on Roosevelt Lake.

Good luck fishing and take time to enjoy the Arizona desert scenery, God’s creation.