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Surviving Iwo Jima

Supervisors approve $1.5 million plan by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

Years of discussion about improving the justice facility in Payson are beginning the bear fruit.

At its March 1 meeting, the Gila County Supervisors approved the concept for a “new” courthouse in Payson — the remodeled and expanded old NAPA building on West Main.

The “new” courthouse is one of four phases county staff proposes to improve facilities in

Payson. The package also includes re-configuring the sheriff’s substation, the existing court facilities and the offices of the county attorney and probation.

If the “new” courthouse project is combined with the sheriff’s space remodel, the cost should run between $1.3 and $1.5 million, according to Michael Scannell, deputy county manager, who oversaw the work to develop the improvements.

• See Supervisors, page 5A

Charter school differences State rules make budgets, spending hard to compare Michele Nelson

tem. That effort’s complicated by the double standard approved by the Legislature, which requires less disclosure of financial information by charter Despite murky reporting requirements and schools than by district schools — although both bewildering budget formats, several studies sugrely entirely on taxpayer fundgest charter schools spend ing, according to a Roundup twice as much on administraCharter School Report investigation. tion as district public schools.

The idea behind charter Moreover, while charters and schools relies on giving pardistrict schools get roughly the ents more choice, so they can same funding per student — the force schools to compete for the Payson Unified School District enrollment of their children by pays teachers roughly twice as providing the best possible edumuch and has a significantly cation. lower administrative cost on a But informed choice requires per-student basis. information — and the system These conclusions emerged from a some- makes vital information hard to find. times-perplexing effort to sort through the comSee Charter school, page 2A plexities of the state’s murky school funding sysby

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Rim Country veterans recall both triumph and terror in one of worst battles in history by

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Peter Aleshire

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Larry Norton crouched behind a cluster of tall, shell-blasted volcanic stones on Iwo Jima, staring anxiously out across the hellish landscape toward where two wounded Marines lay bleeding.

Marine Corpsman John Bradley — who had days earlier helped raise the flag atop the volcanic peak that dominated the island — crouched beside Norton.

“See them out there?” asked Bradley.

“Yeah, I see ’em,” said Norton. “Out in the open, just plain as day,” added the young enlisted man who had talked his parents into letting him sign up at 18, fresh out of North Phoenix High School. Norton, who now lives in Payson, talked to the Roundup about his experience prior to the Feb. 19, 61st anniversary of the landings.

Nearby, at least five tanks sat — stymied by a tank trap, dug by the Japanese in perhaps the most heavily fortified place on the planet — an 8-square-mile island less than half the size of Payson. The 21,000 Japanese defenders had covered every square foot of the island with hundreds of bunkers, machine gun nests and hidden artillery positions, all with interlocking fields of fire and connected by an astonishing 11 miles of tunnels.

“We have to go over there and get those guys and carry them back,” said Bradley, one of six Marines who days earlier had inadvertently formed the cen-

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Celebrating progress on university Payson resident Larry Norton not only survived the ferocious combat on Iwo Jima, he helped carry the flag that is featured in the most famous photograph of World War II. terpiece for perhaps the most famous combat photo ever taken as they raised the second, much-larger flag on Mt. Suribachi. Norton’s combat patrol had carried the second, larger flag to the summit, but had backed off as another group actually raised the flag.

Norton eyed the immobilized tanks glumly.

Bradley asked, “Are you scared?”

“Yeah,” said Norton, studying the deadly open ground between his snug position and the wounded Marines.

See Recalling, page 6A

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Good works, terrible deeds by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A man with a lengthy history of public service was sentenced recently for molesting a relative under the age of 15.

Carl James Kvist, 71, admitted to touching a relative multiple times, saying, “Lust of the flesh, which the Bible warns us Carl James Kvist about, got the best of me ....”

On Feb. 22, Judge Gary Scales sentenced Kvist to 10 years in prison for attempted molestation and lifetime probation for attempted sexual conduct with a minor under 15.

The parents of the child learned about the abuse after they returned from a trip where they had left Kvist in charge of watching their children.

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had touched them several times on different occasions and while they tried to move away, Kvist was too strong and kept them there. The child said Kvist took pictures of them, watched them shower and touched them while they were sleeping.

On Sept. 17, 2014, police had the child’s mother call Kvist and confront him about the abuse while they listened in. Kvist admitted to touching the child and said “that was the biggest mistake I’ve ever made in my life.”

Kvist said the way the child had dressed had provoked him.

In a letter to the court, Kvist said he had spent most of his life helping others. In Connecticut, he worked 40 years as a fireman, 33 years as an EMT, was active with his church, a former fire district council member, emergency management director and liaison to Homeland Security for five years. In addition, he designed submarines for the Navy for 47 years.

“The above does not make up for the wrongs I committed with (name redacted),” he wrote. “I compare getting caught at this lie to a young child touching a hot stove. When you get burned once, you never do it again.”

A probation officer wrote while Kvist led a productive life, there is another, deviant side to him.

“Clearly, by Mr. Kvist’s conduct in this matter, it is more than apparent that defendant is a pedophile whose sexual coercion violated and inflicted serious harm to his minor child,” probation wrote.

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Backers of the plan to build a university in Payson on Thursday celebrated the construction of a road needed to start work on the 253-acre site.

The contractor hired to do the preliminary work on the site spent nearly a month winning approval for the temporary road from the Arizona Department of Transportation. The road enters the highway where the main entrance to the campus will eventually enter as well, close to the turnoff for the Payson Ranger Station.

Officials from the Town of Payson, Gila County, the Rim Country Educational Alliance, the Rim Country Educational Foundation, the MHA Foundation, the Forest Service and the consultants hired to prepare the site and a master plan gathered on the dirt road that leads to the heart of the proposed campus.

The backers of the plan have been in lengthy meetings with Arizona State University officials to work out the details of a proposed agreement to open a 500- to 1,000-student first phase by the fall of 2018.

To make that deadline, construction would have to start in the fall of this year — with infrastructure work starting sooner. Backers said they’re working up detailed estimates of the cost of water,

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Representatives from a host of agencies and groups working to build a university in Payson celebrated the opening of a construction road onto the site on Thursday.

sewer, electricity, roads and other infrastructure.

They can then finalize the agreement with ASU and work with the lenders for the project to figure out how to spread the cost of the infrastructure out over the entire project. The master plan calls for the construction of a 6,000-student campus, research park, commercial area, dorms, a conference hotel and other support facilities over the next 10 to 20 years.

MHA Foundation board member Gary Cordell said ASU officials say they want to finalize the deal quickly and that the lawyers on both sides are cooperating to draw up an agreement and plan to eventually issue a joint release.

The new road will give the contractor access to the site to bring in heavy equipment to do things like drill bore holes to determine the final placement of the buildings.

Preliminary tests have revealed bedrock not far beneath the surface, which means the campus will build up instead of down.

Construction road opens as talks with ASU intensify

• See University, page 7A

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Retiring Constable Colt White, Judge Dorothy Little, new Constable Tony Ronnie McDaniel and his wife, and Star Valley Mayor Ronnie McDaniel, Tony’s father, gathered on Wednesday for the swearing in of the new constable. White resigned so he could spend more time with his family and McDaniel will fill out the rest of his term before seeking election in his own right.

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until November when he will have to run for the position in the general election.

McDaniel said he plans to run and would like to hold the position for many years to come.

Voters elected White to a second four-year term as constable in 2014. Colt said while he planned to complete the term, he recently decided to retire and spend more time with family.

Colt worked 25 years in law enforcement.

McDaniel too has had a long career in law enforcement. He worked 24 years with the Arizona Department of Public Safety before retiring two years ago and taking a job at

Payson Concrete.

White said he wanted to hand the position over to someone who would do a good job. He recommended McDaniel to the Gila County Board of Supervisors and they agreed.

McDaniel said when White called and asked if he would be interested in serving as constable, he was surprised. He talked it over with his family and they agreed it was a great opportunity that he could “not pass up.”

“I can’t thank him enough,” McDaniel said.

The constable serves criminal and civil processes for the magistrate and justice of the peace courts.

Charter school administrative costs high From page 1A The Arizona Legislature has specifically exempted charter schools from reporting the same depth of information required of district public schools.

For instance, the State Auditor General’s annual report gives parents a way to directly compare district schools on a host of measurements. However, lawmakers have exempted charter schools from many of those reporting requirements.

That can make comparing the performance and financing of charter schools and district schools something of a puzzle.

On its website, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools admits it does not examine how charter schools spend their money: “It is important to note that the financial framework excludes measures of how a charter holder manages and expends its funds as the financial framework is not designed to evaluate a charter holder’s spending decisions.”

The ASBCS is legally charged with only one task when it comes to charter school spending and finances — can the charter school pay its bills and keep its doors open?

That leaves parents guessing about many other measurements, from administrative overhead to per-student funding.

Charter school officials often offer sharply different figures than district school officials when a parent — or reporter — tries to make a comparison.

Charter schools say they must run lean operation to compete with the extra money district schools receive from property taxes, overrides and other sources. They maintain district schools have far more to spend on a per-student basis than charters. They insist they must borrow money to build facilities and pay interest.

However, district schools say they must provide transportation and other services mandated by the state, so when push comes to shove, they actually receive less from the state.

Meanwhile, the state has sharply limited the ability of school districts to seek bonds and the state’s School Facilities Board has all but stopped funding school facilities, making it harder for districts to update facilities than charters.

Charles Tack, public information officer from the Arizona Department of Education, said in

the end it all balances out and district and charter schools get roughly equal taxpayer support, but agreed it’s a very complicated question with no easy answer.

“You have to get in the weeds to understand the differences,” he said. “When you adjust for special education populations and federal funding, it ends up similar.”

However, it’s also clear that charter schools get their money from the state’s general fund — while district schools rely more on local property taxes.

Whitney Chapa, the executive director for ASBCS said charters are completely supported by the general fund, while district schools receive support from local property taxes, the general fund and the federal government. The funds districts receive above and beyond property tax money are called equalization funds.

Chapa said districts do receive money for transportation and classroom supply costs, but the Legislature makes that up to charters by giving them $1,000 more per pupil.

What charter schools can do — receive money from investors.

When Glenn Way and his lawyer spoke with the Roundup, they both explained a complicated bond system investors can buy into to support building new charter schools. State revenue from student enrollment pays back those investors.

Chapa said she spends time each week speaking to the charter school investors because they want to make sure the charter schools they have invested in are viable and providing a service families will support.

“Their investors want to make sure they are academically viable,” she said. “They want to make sure they are in compliance in their charter contract.”

Charters are different from district schools in other ways as well.

Chapa said that by statute, charters don’t have to have a school nurse or provide a hot lunch — additional costs district schools must cover.

Some figures do allow financial comparisons on spending between charters and district schools, although it takes a lot of effort to dig out the numbers.

For instance, the Annual Report of the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction says charter schools spend about twice as much on administration as district schools.

That fact inspired the Grand Canyon Institute to research charter schools to understand

Classroom Student Instruction Admin Support Total

Unified $3,958 Districts 52%

$791 $2,717 $7,632 10% 36%

Charter $3,311 Schools 47%

$1,432 $1,990 $6,977 21% 29%

PUSD

$3,982 51%

$780 $2,788 $7,750 10% 36%

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$1,905 38%

$1,174 $1,638 $5,048 23% 32%

Source: Arizona State Superintendent’s Report

Percent of budget for administration 23 % 21 %

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how they spend taxpayer money.

It found that combined, all the charter schools in Arizona spent $128 million more on administrative costs than district schools, despite having far fewer students.

In the study, Grand Canyon Institute Research Director Dave Wells said, “The results of this study are very similar to one done in Michigan in 2012.

“Although we should see economies of scale with school operations, both studies found that larger corporate charters that contract out to related for-profit management companies have higher, not lower, per pupil administrative costs.

“The seven largest companies spend about three times what public school districts would spend for the same number of students.”

Governor Doug Ducey threw down the gauntlet this past year

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when he threatened to reduce funding for district schools that did not pare their administrative costs down below 10 percent of the budget while increasing classroom spending to 60 percent.

Payson Unified School District, according to the Superintendent’s Report, has kept its administration costs to 10 percent.

As for how much PUSD pays its teachers, documents pulled off of the ADE website show that during the 2014-15 school year with 122 full-time equivalent teaching positions, PUSD paid out $6,049,263 for salaries and benefits. Therefore, the average teacher salary came to $49,584.

In comparison, American Leadership Academy, during the 2014-15 academic year had 249 full-time equivalent teachers and paid out $5,755,132 in salaries and benefits. That yielded an average teacher salary of $23,113.

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The first Friday of every month is Roll the Dice day for discounts of 25 to 50 percent off almost everything in the store.

The store is always in need of volunteers and will also pick up donations. To make arrangements or learn more, call (928) 4743205.

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Go Irish for First Friday at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, March 4.

The evening will feature toe-tapping Irish music with the hot new Irish band Áine (aweebitofirish.com). Áine is a six-member group that performs fun Irish tunes and songs, featuring instrumentals and vocals, including fiddle (Denise), flute (Bette), guitar (David), bass (Ron), mandolin/vocals (Anne) and vocals/bodhran (Jennifer). Rim residents will recognize Jennifer and Anne as the duo Cinnamon Twist.

Irish baked potatoes will be served with your choice of toppings for a $5 suggested donation to benefit the Deacon’s Food Pantry. Donations of nonperishable food items are also welcome.

For more information, call (928) 474-2059.

Appliance and metal discard event at landfill Saturday

The Buckhead Mesa Landfill will coordinate an old appliance recycle event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 5.

This will include refrigerators, freezers, washers, dishwashers, dryers, portable trash compactors and water heaters. Other metal items will also be accepted at no charge.

The landfill fee for the weight of all appliances and the Freon from the refrigerators and freezers will be waived by Gila County.

As the county will handle the Freon removal from the appliances, please do not tamper with the Freon lines and have no trash of any kind in the appliances.

This is a great opportunity to get rid of old, unwanted appliances and piles of metal from local residences for free.

For more information on this event, call the landfill at (928) 476-3350.

Men’s Breakfast at Ponderosa Bible Church

The Men’s Ministry at Ponderosa Bible Church cordially invites all men in the community to a delicious hot breakfast at 8 a.m., Saturday, March 5. Following the meal, the study “33 The Series: Journey to Authentic Manhood” will continue.

The breakfast is $2 per person and includes sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice and fruit bowl.

Ponderosa Bible Church is located at 1800 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, just south of Home Depot.

At the Mazatzal Casino

There’s always something happening at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino, located on Highway 87 at milepost 251. For more information, call 1-800-777-PLAY (7529).

• UFC McGregor vs Diaz: Saturday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the Apache Spirits Lounge.

• Mexican Buffet: Wednesday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Restaurant.

• Bingo Dreamcatcher Jackpot! Thursday, March 10, win up to $2,000 cash with purchase of a Dreamcatcher Pack!

• Trail of Laughs — Pow Wow Comedy Jam is one of the fastest rising tours on the comedy circuit. See the performance Sunday, March 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets available at www.mazatzal-casino.com or at the cashier’s cage.

Taste of Rim tickets

A limited number of tickets remain for the Library Friends of Payson’s 15th Annual A Taste of Rim Country, to be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at the

$25.00 - includes all materials For reservations, call Annette (928) 951-3172

Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. Tickets are priced at $35 each, $20 of which is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Get tickets now, none will be sold at the door.

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. The event features 10 participants: The Randall House, Mazatzal Hotel & Casino’s Cedar Ridge Restaurant, Sal & Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant, Gerardo’s Firewood Café, Pine/Strawberry Senior Center & Meals on Wheels, Zane Grey Country Barbecue & Pizza, Payson Senior Center, Shelia’s Creekside Steakhouse, Rim Country Health & Retirement, and Kendra’s Country Bakery.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Payson Public Library, providing equipment and supplies, and supporting programs that are not included in its regular budget from the Town and County.

For more information, please contact the Library Friends at P.O. Box 13, Payson AZ 85547, or email us at library_friends@ hotmail.com.

Blood drives

Community blood drives are planned in Pine and Tonto Basin in March.

The Pine blood drive is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 at the First Baptist Church of Pine gym, 4039 N. Highway 87.

The Tonto Basin blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 19 at the United Blood Services Bloodmobile, which will be on Shreeve Lane.

Eligible donors are urged to give at one of the upcoming Rim Country community blood drives. To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www.BloodHero.com (enter your city or zip code).

All blood types are needed, however, Type O-negative is always in greatest demand.

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Coordinator. Call (928) 472-9290 to register at least 24 hours in advance.

Schools plan spring concerts

The Payson High School Spring Concert is at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 9 at the Payson High School Auditorium.

The band will play a selection from its repertoire for the community.

The Rim Country Middle School Spring Concert is at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10 in the Payson High School Auditorium.

The students from the music department will entertain the community.

Language Exchange at library

The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd., is hosting a unique way to learn Spanish and English. In its Language Exchange program, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Fridays, practice your Spanishspeaking skills or improve your English in an hour of conversation.

Organizers say this is a great way to learn vocabulary, slang and informal expressions in a relaxed atmosphere. All ages are welcome.

Smart Driver class

The next AARP Smart Driver Course is from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at the Banner High Country Seniors, with a 1-hour lunch break. To register, call (928) 472-9290 or register in person at Banner High Country Seniors. AARP members pay $15, non-members pay $20 (cash or check), payable on day of class. The class is designed for those 50 and older, but anyone who is at least 18 may participate.

Jazz concert March 13

Jazz and R&B vocalist Renee’ Patrick returns to Payson to perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 13. The program will feature a septet at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.

Joining Patrick in the performance will be Beth Lederman on piano and special guest trumpeter and violinist Devon Bridgewater. Rounding things out are Mike King on upright string bass and local drummer Gerry Reynolds.

To reserve a $5 ticket contact gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com.

District 1 Gila County Supervisor Tommie Cline Martin will be the guest speaker at the Payson Tea Party meeting Tuesday, March 8. She will discuss the county projects planned for Payson, forest issues and other items of interest to the audience. Free AARP Tax-Aide service The meeting is from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at AARP tax-aide volunteers assist Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, low-to-moderate income taxpayers prepare Payson. For more information call (928) and e-file Federal and AZ personal income 951-6774. tax returns. Though special attention is given to those 60 and older, any age is welcome and you need not be a member of Lunch & Learn AARP. You must bring: your photo ID; social focuses on falls security cards or ITIN’s for everyone listed Falls can result in severe injuries such on the return; 2014 tax return; all 2015 tax as cuts, hip fractures and/or head trauma. related documents.

New this year: For those who are deaf Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries and are the most com- and hard of hearing, assistance will be promon cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital vided by someone fluent in American Sign Language. Spanish language assistance is trauma admissions.

Learn more at the Wednesday, March also available.

Now through April 12, hours are Mondays 9 Lunch & Learn at Banner High Country Seniors, 215 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson. The 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 guest speaker is Mike Ward, R.N. Trauma p.m. Please arrive at least 2 hours prior to

closing times. The Elks Lodge on Airport Road and the Beeline is the tax site location.

For more information, leave a message at 928-478-6518, and your call will be returned, or email paysontaxaide@gmail.com.

Learn Payson history

Have you ever been curious about Payson’s prehistory? Then please join the Northern Gila County Historical Society at the Rim Country Museum for its continuing Local History Series at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 15.

Scott Wood of the Friends of the Tonto National Forest will discuss Payson area prehistory, from the first hunter-gatherers through the Hohokam colonists, to the subsequent arrival of the Apaches, as well as the on-going excavations at the Goat Camp ruin.

The Rim Country Museum is at Green Valley Park. Please come early, as seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served.

Arts, crafts and bake sale

The MHA Foundation Auxiliary is having an Arts & Crafts Sale, along with a Bake Sale, at the Activity Center, 306 E. Aero Dr, next to the Almost New Thrift Shop, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, March 18.

Many of the auxiliary’s top sellers will be available including: baby blankets, bibs and toys, potato bags, scarves, catnip toys, microwave bowls and much more. Get Easter and Mother’s Day shopping done early.

Proceeds from the sale will go to support the many programs and scholarships offered by the MHA Foundation. For more information, call (928) 472-2588.

Frugal Formal

The Animal Welfare Thrift Shop presents the 3rd Annual Frugal Formal Fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 19 at Belle’s Bar (Beeline Bowl) featuring special guest Joe Anglim from “Survivor – Second Chance.” The $20 ticket buys a buffet dinner with no-host bar and live music by Plum Krazy. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are available at the Animal Welfare Thrift Shop, 434 S. Hwy. 87 (across from Wendy’s). For more information, call (928) 951-2587.

All of the evening’s proceeds will help local animals in need. The money is used to provide financial assistance for emergency vet bills and help local animal rescue groups (Aussies & Friends, Friends of Ferals and Wonders of the Wild Animal Sanctuary).

Eggstravaganza

The 17th Annual Egg Scramble – the Eggstravaganza - for children ages 12 and under will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26 at Rumsey 2 Softball Field (near Taylor Pool) and is scheduled to conclude by 11 a.m.

Children can collect eggs filled with candy and coupons for special prizes. Scramble times and age groups are as follows: 9:30 a.m., ages 0 to 3; 9:45 a.m., ages 4 and 5; 10 a.m., ages 6 and 7; 10:15 a.m., ages 8 and 9; 10:30 a.m., ages 10 to 12; 10:45 a.m., special needs children.

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Lincoln Day Luncheon features Governor Ducey

Tickets are available for the Gila County Republican Committee’s Lincoln Day Luncheon Fundraiser with guest speakers Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and U.S. Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar.

The event is at the Mazatzal Casino (Hwy. 87 at MM 251, Payson) at 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 4.

The $60 per person price includes a prime rib luncheon, door prizes, silent auction, and raffle opportunities.

For additional details and to arrange for ticket purchase, contact Shirley, (928) 951-6774 or Gary, (928) 478-8186. Checks should be made out to the “Gila County Republican Committee”. The deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, March 29.

Library bookstore specials

During March the Library Friends of Payson Bookstore is offering a two for the price of one special on books about gardening and cooking.

The special on standard size paperbacks at 10 for $1 is continuing.

The LFOP Bookstore is located to the right of the circulation desk just inside the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road.

For more information visit the Library Friends of Payson website at www.libraryfriendsofpayson.org

Payson Area Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers

The Payson Area Habitat for Humanity crew is refurbishing a four bedroom, two bathroom manufactured home for a deserving family in need.

Help from volunteers is needed for the following: Scraping popcorn ceilings Taping seams for mudding Drywall finishing Painting.

However you can help, you will be making a difference in the future of a local family in need. Please contact Cindy at (928) 474-0330 to get signed up.

Work days are Mondays and Wednesdays and some Fridays.

Fashion show contest

From Head to Toe Essentials is sponsoring a fashion show contest in April.

Registration is due by April 5 and there is a $10 entry fee per category.

The categories in competition include: handmade outfit; recycled; head to toe outfit; repurposed item; repurposed furniture; restyled hat; lawn art. Prizes will be awarded to first place in each category and the No. 1 overall entry.

To get details about category requirements, stop by Head to Toe Essentials, 904 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson or call (928) 474-0700.

The show will be Saturday, April 23.

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Friday • Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center • American Legion Fish Fry: Noon-8 p.m., American Legion • First Friday at Community Presbyterian Church, Irish fun, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Saturday • Appliance and metal discard event at Buckhead Mesa Landfill, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Pine Library: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

• Pine/Strawberry Museum: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pine Community Center

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Looking ahead

• Rim Country Museum: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 700 Green Valley Pkwy.

• Bingo: 1 p.m., Elks Lodge, open to the public

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

• Payson Public Library: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Pine Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pine, First Baptist Church gym • Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin: 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Payson Tea Party meeting, Tiny’s

March 9 • Payson High School Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m., PHS auditorium March 10 • Rim Country Middle School Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m., PHS auditorium March 13 • Jazz concert with Reneé Patrick, Beth Lederman, Devon Bridgewater, Mike King and Gerry Reynolds, 3 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main, payson

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A shout out to the supervisors

• March 3, 1887: Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing after a severe illness at the age of 19 months. Under Sullivan’s tutelage, the previously uncontrollable Keller flourished, eventually graduating from college and becoming a lecturer and activist.

• March 6, 1899: The patent office in Berlin registers Aspirin, the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid, on behalf of Friedrich Bayer & Co. Acetylsalicylic acid was originally made from a chemical found in the bark of willow trees.

• March 5, 1929: David Dunbar Buick, founder of the Buick Motor Company, dies in relative obscurity after years of working menial jobs. By 1906, Buick had lost control of the business and sold his stock, which would later be worth millions of dollars.

• March 4, 1962: A Trans-African DC-7 crashes on takeoff in Cameroon, its 111 passengers and crew doomed by a mechanical failure. It was the first single-airplane disaster in history in which more than 100 people died.

A big wet kiss.

Right on the collective forehead of the Gila County Board of Supervisors.

That august body this week voted to move forward on a $1.5 million overhaul of the courthouse in Payson, with construction to start soon.

The overhaul will make it possible to have jury trials in Payson — an enormous savings for the county, Payson Police, the Sheriff’s Department and people called as jurors. Currently, all full jury trials must be held in Globe for lack of space in the cramped Payson courtroom. That usually means a huge inconvenience for Rim Country residents called to do their civic duty and witnesses called to testify at those trials.

Perhaps even more important, the new building will provide a secure way to move prisoners from the jail to the courthouse. We’ve been lucky that we’ve had no lethal escape attempts or other dangerous situations, given the risky situation that now exists.

Years ago, Rim Country voters turned down a bond issue intended to provide the money to upgrade the county facilities in Payson. After that, the supervisors seemed to have thrown up their hands and all but abandoned efforts to provide adequate county facilities in the north end of the county.

In the meantime, different growth rates have shifted more than half of the county’s population to the north.

Mind you, Rim Country already pays the bulk of the taxes that support the county due to higher property values and stronger retail sales.

Nonetheless, the county supervisors have persisted in spending far more money on facilities and services in the south than the north — thanks to low turnout in county elections in the north that has ensured that two of the three supervisors live in Globe — despite the ongoing demographic shifts.

But never mind that — at least for the moment.

Our point was to give a big shout out to the Gila County Board of Supervisors for finally approving a crucial upgrade in the court facilities in Payson. They did a great job of planning the facility at an affordable cost.

We’re so happy, we just want to lay a kiss on you, dear darlings.

A big wet one.

Bury the vouchers We’re delighted to report that the private school voucher bill a reckless state senate adopted appears to have stalled in the House.

The Senate approved the plan to expand eligibility for the already troublesome Empowerment Scholarship Account to include virtually every one of the state’s 1.1 million K-12 students.

The program started modestly several years ago as an effort to provide taxpayer money for children to attend private and religious schools if they were stuck in a failing public school or a public school that couldn’t provide help for children with special needs.

It has gradually expanded, siphoning off money desperately needed for public schools in the worst-funded school system in the nation. The proposed expansion to every child in the state would underwrite white flight to private schools — with most of the benefits going to high-income families who could afford to pay the cost of the tuition over and above the vouchers — which average about $3,500 for most students — and $8,000 for students with special needs.

Arizona already provides lots of parent choice, with a wide-open, lightly regulated public charter school system, permissive rules on home schooling and big tax breaks for people paying tuition in private schools.

So we hope that the public outcry that has given the backers of the measure in the House pause will convince lawmakers to not only bury this bad idea — but impose tougher restrictions on the existing program.

Failing that, we hope Gov. Doug Ducey will not hesitate to veto this pernicious and thoughtless attack on our already struggling public schools.

Gov. Ducey’s office has expressed reservations about the voucher bill, mostly because the governor is focused on winning public support for Proposition 123, which would settle the long-suffering inflation adjustment lawsuit with money from both the general fund and from the state land trust, already reserved for K-12 schools.

Proposition 123 will finally reverse the long assault on the financial stability of public schools by an indifferent, even hostile Legislature. But it provides a roughly 8 percent increase — less than the amount lawmakers have illegally withheld in the past several years.

So the governor’s right — passing this terrible voucher bill will prove beyond doubt that lawmakers have no interest in protecting our schools. They’re out to destroy them in favor of a private education for those who can afford it.

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Empowerment scholarships: The best use of taxpayer dollars? in suburban neighborhoods that can already afford to send their children to private schools.

Few private schools are located in rural and Recently, Senate Bill 1279 was passed in the poor inner city neighborhoods. The additional Senate and House Bill 2482 is being voted on cost of tuition, not covered by the ESA, along soon. What are these two bills and why are they with the other expenses associated with sending so important? These two bills would expand a a student to school, will also ensure that individprogram that would allow parents to use public uals in rural and inner city neighborhoods will taxpayer money to take their children to private not be able to attend these schools. schools. Beginning in 2011, empowerment scholThe drain of money problem faced by the arship accounts (ESA) were used to give specific public education system will directly groups of parents an opportunity to impact school districts like the Payson use public money to pay for private Unified School District. The expecschools. These two bills would expand tation for parents and community this program to allow any parent in the leaders in Payson is that the public state to use public taxpayer money to education system provides the same take their child to private schools. quality education as the rest of the The expansion of this program will state. Parents expect academic rigor, result in additional money drained advance placement courses, fine arts from the public education system in programs, career and technical educathis state. A state that is funded at 50th tion courses, extracurricular activities Greg Wyman in the nation for public education and and any number of other programs. still funded below 2007 pre-recession The reality is with less money coming to public funding levels cannot afford to lose any more schools then these programs are in jeopardy. dollars. Since an ESA is completely funded by One of the most troubling aspects of the the state’s general fund, the expansion of the empowerment scholarships is the lack of ESA program will end up costing the state more accountability for the use of taxpayer money. money. Currently public schools are supported Your money will go to select parents to use as by a combination of local property taxes and they see fit with no accountability to the parents state funding so the cost is spread between dif- or the private school receiving the money. There ferent tax bases. are no audits for how this money is spent, no This program will continue to expand the tracking system for how the money is spent, and divide between rural and inner city communities no guarantee that the money will be spent for and suburban communities in Arizona. This pro- the intended purpose. Private schools are not gram will primarily benefit the wealthy parents subject to academic accountability for student by

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achievement. Every year since the inception of the ESA program misspending, waste, abuse and fraud have been reported and prosecuted.

At a time in this state where the majority of students are minority students and the schools in our state are more segregated than in the 1950s and 1960s, this program will accelerate this alarming trend. Due to technological advances, our world is shrinking and students in the K-12 education system will be required to work with people of different cultures, faiths, and ethnicities throughout their working life, yet in Arizona we are segregating students more and more.

This expansion is being sold as parental choice, but in reality is a way for wealthy parents to use taxpayer funds to pay for a private school education. The cry for parental choice in public education has served to increase the division between rich and poor. The expansion of the ESAs continues this trend.

This country was founded on the principle of a free and appropriate public education for all students. Although this country has struggled with the concept of “all students” over our history, the United States has done a better job of educating “all students” than any other country in the world. Educating “all students” is what allows this country to be great. It provides an opportunity for “all students” to be successful. The ESA program in the state of Arizona will erode the fundamental principle that “all students” receive a quality education because it is designed for children of wealthy parents and will drain additional funding from the rest of the students.

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Senate need not consent Editor: As might have been predicted, a major ruckus has developed over the untimely death of conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and how quickly he must be replaced.

The Republicans want to wait for the people to choose a new administration, as a referendum on the political direction the people want our nation to take.

The Democrats, on the other hand, want President Obama to appoint a successor as soon as possible, to lock in their leftist and frankly unconstitutional political ideology on our nation for the next generation or two without waiting to see what the people want. So much for Democrat Party support of “democracy.”

The Democrats, including the president, are all over the news claiming the United States Constitution requires the president to nominate a Supreme Court justice and requires the United States Senate hold hearings and confirm the president’s pick. They fail to report that the Democrats have lobbied and filibustered the Supreme Court nominations of lame duck presidents several times in the past.

When challenged on this, the Democrat Party attitude seems to be, “but that was against Republicans! This time they are doing it to us!”

But the bottom line here is, as it always

should be, what the United States Constitution provides and requires. Contrary to the claims of the Democrats, the Constitution does not mandate the president nominate someone to the Supreme Court in any particular time frame, and it does not mandate the Senate confirm the nomination or even hold hearings in any particular time frame: “… and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint ... Judges of the Supreme Court …”

Article II, Section 2, Clause 2.

Advice and Consent. Advice is recommendation; Consent is voluntary. The Senate is advising the president they will not consent to his nominee, whomever it may be, until a new president is in office. Perfectly legal. And absolutely essential to the preservation of the first nation in the history of the planet to be founded upon principles of liberty and not feudal socialism.

Donald L. Cline

Dentists helping out kids Editor: Payson is rich in the endless generosity and care of its youth.

Dental screenings were recently conducted at both Julia Randall and Payson Elementary schools where local dentists volunteered their time and expertise in providing visual dental

exams to our students. Along with the dental screenings, each student received a new toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss.

This annual event is another act of kindness geared toward the wellness of Payson area children. Parents can look forward to reviewing the result forms sent home with their children.

These visual exams are used to make parents aware of any obvious dental concerns that they may want to discuss with their dentist.

Thank you to those Payson area dentists and their staff who provided this much-needed service.

Coleen Mailliard, Julia Randall Elementary School Laurie Lindell, Payson Elementary School

Question of character Editor: We need leaders with character, however, I fear we are electing people who are characters.

Scott Flake

Thanks for sponsoring event Editor: Thank you so much, Payson Roundup, for sponsoring our Fiber and Quilt Show in May at the Gila Community College.

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Talking REAL ESTATE

By Kimberly Anderson, REALTOR® Kim@LivingInPayson.com | 928-978-3913 http://www.LivingInPayson.com

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Water managers happy El Niño boosts runoff to 30-year median After five consecutive runoff seasons of below-median inflow into the reservoirs on the Salt and Verde rivers, Salt River Project expects the January-to-May 2016 runoff season to finishing up right around the 30-year median.

By contrast, the last five runoff seasons have finished below the median runoff of 534,336 acre-feet (AF) for the January-to-May period, including several of the driest years on record.

SRP’s current streamflow forecast projects 585,000 acrefeet of runoff in 2016, assuming above-normal rainfall and a below-normal snowfall through May. The last wet winter came in 2010, when 1,430,000 AF of precipitation filled the Salt and Verde reservoirs and prompted releases in the normally dry Salt River through the Valley.

An SRP snow-measuring team

Salt/Verde River Runoff in acre-feet 2016: 2015: 2014: 2013: 2012: 2011:

585,000 AF 328,360 AF 148,000 AF 444,788 AF 196,064 AF 222,907 AF

recently visited locations in the White Mountains to get an early indication of where this year’s runoff numbers are headed. The sporadic El Niño weather pattern this winter delivered an early amount of snow over SRP’s 13,000-square-foot watershed, with much of it already melted and heading into a chain of reservoirs. Better yet, El Niño may not be finished for the season.

While nearly four weeks have passed since the last measurable precipitation in SRP’s daily watershed report, the current forecast still offers hope for an El Niño “bump” in precipitation after the February hiatus — before the spring temperatures start climbing again. The latest National Weather Service outlook for March includes a 43 percent chance of “above-normal” precipitation — and a 24 percent chance of “below normal” rain and snow.

“We’re keeping our fingers crossed that the pattern of strong El Niños holds up, and that this one still may have some work to do in March,” said Charlie Ester, SRP’s manager of Water Resource Operations. “If that’s the case this year, we’ll take it.”

Ester said the initial SRP winter runoff forecast in early 2016 was for the El Niño to produce 1

million AF, but that forecast was downgraded in early February to 830,000 AF after a less-productive January.

He said a “median” Januaryto-May runoff season would help refill the six SRP reservoirs, which today have risen to 57 percent compared to 53 percent one year ago, but would likely not completely fill the reservoirs.

Current storage on the Salt River system is also at 57 percent; the two reservoirs on the Verde River are a combined 52 percent of capacity. Roosevelt Lake, which holds about two-thirds of the combined water stored on the Salt and Verde rivers, today stands at 49 percent full and will continue to rise as the snowpack melts at the higher elevations.

SRP is the largest raw water supplier in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, delivering about 800,000 acre-feet annually to agricultural, urban and municipal water users.

Senior Center gets $50,000 from county by

Teresa McQuerrey

roundup staff reporter

The Payson Senior Center will get $50,000 from Gila County’s economic development fund to help with costs of its transportation and meals program.

At its March 1 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors awarded $20,000 for the center’s transportation program and another $30,000 for the Meals-on-Wheels service.

The transportation program serves the disabled and senior residents of the Payson area, including Star Valley, Gisela and Mesa del Caballo. Each month about 450 people are served with an estimated 700 round

trips. These trips include medical appointments and shopping.

It is the only donation-based transportation program in the Payson area and allows many of its clients to remain independent although they are no longer able to drive or may lack access to other travel resources.

The program costs approximately $90,000 a year, with 50 percent of that coming from government agencies.

The Payson Senior Center’s Meals-onWheels program provided 32,049 meals last year and costs $260,000 to operate. There is currently a waiting list of people wanting the service. With the county’s assistance, the Senior Center will be able to meet the grow-

Don’t Stretch Your Loan Qualification Limits to Buy a Home Beyond Your Budget. A home should be a source of satisfaction and an investment, not a financial burden. Borrowing heavily and living poor just to own a bigger or better home, makes for larger mortgage payments and risks difficulties in the future.

Shop the Rates. Get at least three bids. Interest rates can change daily, and your most competitive lender may no longer be offering the best terms. Check current interest rates prior to making your final lending decision.

Get An Immediate Written Confirmation of Your Locked-in Interest Rate and Interest Rate Terms. You might find some discrepancies with the figures used on the final loan documents.

Don’t Agree to Prepayment Penalties. In the future, you may want to refinance or partially prepay part of the mortgage. If there is no mention of prepayment penalties, make sure you have an addendum attached to the mortgage specifying that no fees will be imposed.

Understanding the Conditions of Your Loan: If you have questions about the terms of your loan, ask your lender. It’s always better to have your concerns addressed early in the loan process, than to wait until closing.

Pick the Right Kind of Loan. Rates are higher on 30-year loans than on comparable 15-year loans. That’s because there is a greater risk that rates will go up the longer the lender commits to a fixed rate. If you expect to live in the home for a shorter period of time, or have confidence that rates will be dropping further, consider an adjustable rate mortgage.

If You Are Buying Rather Than Refinancing, Get your Pre-approval Mortgage Letter/Form. As of October 2015, a pre-qualification form must be included with your purchase contract. It’s best to get prequalified before you start shopping for a home. When you do find your “Dream Home”, you’ll be ready to make an offer. Without it, a seller could reject your bid or accept a different offer.

Save Everything. Lenders require and provide numerous documents. Some get misplaced, usually at the most critical time. Keep copies of everything you send the lender and everything the lender sends you. Don’t pack away your important documents; keep them in a safe place.

Take Advantage of the Deduction. The mortgage interest deduction is one of the few remaining tax deductible interest payments, and it’s also the cheapest form of long term financing. Consider financing/refinancing as an alternative source of funds for home improvements or other constructive long term investments like education. Don’t get in over your head, and never use it to finance your summer vacation or other short term pleasures.

Get Professional Advice. A lot of money is at stake. You can’t learn too much.

Talk to your lender, your real estate professional and do your research on-line.

Thank you to Laura Hartnell with American Pacific Mortgage for assisting in reviewing and commenting on this article. Laura can be reached at (928)4685500 & is located at 1107 S. Beeline Hwy #5, Payson AZ. Email your real estate questions to us at info@LivingInPayson.com for your chance to win a local restaurant gift certificate.

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ing need of the older residents in northern Gila County. In Payson alone, 54 percent of the adult population is 55 or older.

Discussing the request, Supervisor Tommie Martin said for many of the Mealson-Wheels clients, the volunteer who delivers the meal is the only person that individual sees, often for long periods of time as they have no family in the area or close friends.

She added some of the clients save part of the delivered meal to eat later because it is the only food they might have.

The service is provided in the same communities as the transportation program of the Senior Center, but it also has clients in the Tonto Basin area, including Deer Creek.

Alcohol fueled domestic violence spiral by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A Payson man that admitted drinking fueled his continued abusive behavior toward his wife was sentenced recently to 2.5 years in prison.

Danny Lee Stokes, 54, admitted he choked his wife and threatened to kill her in 2013. His wife of 29 years got an order of protection to keep Stokes away and in June, Stokes went to her home and tried to get in.

On Feb. 29, Judge Gary Scales sentenced Stokes to 2.5 years in prison and 36 months of probation following his release for aggravated assault and aggravat-

ed harassment.

On Dec. 8, 2013, Payson Police officers went to the Stokes’ home after the couple got into an argument and Stokes put his hands around his wife’s throat and threatened to kill her. He threw her on the bed and she fell onto the floor. Stokes broke a lamp and threw it out the back door.

Stokes had been drinking.

Then on June 14, Stokes went to his wife’s home, violating an order of protection. Stokes tried to get into the home, but could not because of a security chain on the door. Stokes said he knew he was not supposed to be at the home.

In a statement to Scales,

Stokes said, “I need to be on medications.”

He told a probation officer that the difficulties and altercations in his marriage directly relate to his

alcohol abuse.

In a letter to the court, Stokes’ wife wrote that she fears for her safety, but since Stokes has been incarcerated, she has felt some sense of security knowing he cannot break into her home and attack her.

“However, I spend many sleepless nights on the sofa in the living room in fear that Danny may come through the door. I have not been able to sleep in our bedroom since before Danny was arrested.

Every little noise jolts me awake,” she wrote.

As part of his sentence, Stokes was ordered to attend a domestic violence treatment program.

Supervisors approve overhaul of Payson court From page 1A Superior Court Judge Tim Wright; Anita Escobedo, clerk of the Superior Court; and others created the design with the help of Scannell and architect Caryn Paige, who is with Canyon Country Design, Inc., of Young.

Scannell said construction should run from July to December.

The plans double the depth of the NAPA building and re-orient the entry onto West Frontier.

The front of the facility includes a security station, waiting area for the court clerk’s office, a lobby for the clerk’s office and the clerk’s offices. The design provides a separate office for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). As presented, these areas occupy about a quarter of the facility.

The balance of the building is allocated to the Superior Court.

When opened up, it provides

room for up to 100 citizens for jury interviews; seating for more than two dozen jurors; a room for a jury to deliberate; a meeting room for attorneys and clients; offices for the bailiff, court reporter and the judge.

There would also be a secure connection between the county jail facility and the courtroom that would prevent contact between prisoners and the public. As the system operates today, prisoners are held in the county jail at the corner of West Main and South Colcord and must be walked by GCSO personnel across Colcord, in shackles, to the courthouse.

“This is a project that is critically important to the proper functioning of the criminal justice system in Payson,” Scannell wrote in his documentation for the supervisors.

“It will provide better service for the public,” Paige said.

With the board’s approval, the

county can hire professionals for the civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering. Scannell said each of those contracts should come in under $50,000.

“The design by Ms. Paige is a well thought out plan that has been approved by all the stakeholders who will occupy the facility. The design should result in the needs of the Superior Court North in Payson being met for the next seven to 10 years,” Scannell told the board.

Wright said the court in Payson is very busy, meeting four and sometimes five days a week.

He said he believes the plan will improve the security for the staff of the county courts, the public and the sheriff’s office.

“The court does not have to be beautiful or ornate, but we should not be ashamed of it. We want practical and multiuse facilities,” Wright said.

“I am excited about this plan,”

he added.

Addressing the possibility of doing both the “new” court and re-configuring the sheriff’s substation and jail, Supervisor John Marcanti asked if such a project would interfere with the use of the old courtroom (in the sheriff’s facility).

“We would do whatever we could to move it forward,” Wright said.

Discussing the parking for the facility, Scannell said the supervisors may need to consider moving the modular unit located to the north of the Payson sheriff’s office, which is used by the county assessor and recorder.

Additionally, he said the Town of Payson would like use of the parking area of the existing NAPA building discontinued. The plan extends the overhang of the building several feet to accommodate its physical plant operations.

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Flame-throwing tanks proved crucial in burning the 21,000 Japanese defenders out of underground bunkers connected by 11 miles of tunnels. The raising of the flag atop Mt. Suribachi inspired one of the most famous photos in history (right).

Recalling bloody sands of Iwo Jima ing for,” said Norton. “The Wheels in sea, thousands of Marines and sailors Washington and the generals knew that.” broke into prolonged cheering. A combat A good shot to start with, Norton photographer captured an image of that “OK, let’s go,” said Bradley.

That was Larry Norton’s moment of trained as a sniper and found him- flag raising, but it’s not the iconic image truth, in the month-long inferno of the self assigned to the 28th Regimental famous all over the world. battle to capture a tiny, volcanic island Headquarters as a runner.

Down on ships of the fleet whose bomHe ended up in a combat patrol led by bardment had done surprisingly little the brass insisted would open the way to the effective bombing of the Japanese a Frenchman, the team just called the to destroy the deeply dug in Japanese homeland to bring an end to the war that corporal “Frenchie.” defenses, high-ranking officers decided “We had two PFCs and four little they wanted the battle flag as a souvenir. had convulsed the world for seven years.

Far better fortified than anyone realized, privates. The colonel must have liked They also wanted a bigger, more visible it took a month of horrendous combat to Frenchie, because anything on Iwo Jima flag put up in its place. crush organized resistance. Only 216 of he wanted to know about — the four of The message filtered down to Norton’s the 21,000 Japanese defenders surren- us went out to find out. So that’s what unit. dered. Casualties among the 110,000 almost got me killed.”

A 500-ship fleet Delivering the famous flag Marines participatshelled the rocky ing included 6,821 “So all of a sudden the colonel called island for three Frenchie over and said, ‘They’re going to killed and some days, a furious send a bigger flag in — and I want you 19,000 wounded. b o m b a r d m e n t to take it up to the top and give it to the All this took nonetheless a week battalion commander — take that down place in a piece of shorter than the and put the big one up. smoking, volcanic Marine commandground that would “Our casualties were stacking up. ers wanted. The It was terrible. So the flag came in, fit between the Navy wanted to Frenchie came over and said, ‘Come on, Highway 260/87 save scarce shells we have to take this up Suribachi and intersection in for other, imminent give it to them. It was big. A little bigger Payson and the campaigns — and Diamond Point than this table, and heavy — and guess feared remaining Shadows Steak who had to carry it — the poor little pritoo long in place House just outside vate, me.” drawing Japanese Star Valley.

The unit headed up the hill, still under submarines and Sixty-one years sporadic fire from the Japanese conKamikaze bombafter the horrific cealed in tunnels and spider holes on the ers. combat of Iwo Jima, sides of the mountain.

They came the photo of the six “We were fired on. We fired back. And ashore with only Marines raising the they quit. We got to the top. I gave it to the moderate oppoflag atop Suribachi commander there and told him what the sition, since the remains perhaps Wheel said and they didn’t think much Japanese had the iconic photo of Rim Country resident Larry Norton of what the Wheel said. But they took it decided to remain World War II and played a role in raising the famous down and Frenchie and I and the other on the defensive in the visual emblem Iwo Jima flag. guys — we backed up and they took the their deeply buried of the Marines. The little flag down and started to put the Marine Corps monument in Washington, bunkers and artillery positions, relative- big flag up. They had two guys and they D.C. includes a statue made from the ly safe from even the heavy guns of the couldn’t move it and they got three guys photo. But for many of those born in the battleships. and they couldn’t move it. The battalion Nonetheless, the past 61 years, the battle itself remains commander turned vague and unfocused, along with per- beach was littered around and said, ‘You haps the entire campaign in the Pacific. with the dead by the guys over there, get Rim Country is blessed to have two time Norton waded over here and help living veterans of the most intense com- ashore. him put the flag up.’

Norton is quotbat in the Pacific, still willing to share But we backed up and ed in the haunting their stories.

Frenchie said, ‘We got In today’s edition, we’ll recount book “The Lions of to go back down,’ we Norton’s harrowing tale of fierce combat Iwo Jima” written by had something else to and narrow survival. On Tuesday, we’ll Major General Fred do.” tell the story of Tonto Basin resident Haynes, the commandSo the commander of Combat Team Jack Day, who earned a Bronze Star and er grabbed three a Purple Heart in perhaps the fiercest 28, which included other guys and the Norton’s unit. fighting of World War II. six Marines put the In the book he comnew flagpole in place. ments, “I want to give Determined to be a Marine Associated Press you the impression of Norton grew up in Phoenix, back the first dead Marine photographer Joe before air conditioning — when kids I ever saw. I can still Rosenthal snapped played in the irrigation ditches. His flash back and visuthe famous photofather was a rancher and a cowboy. His alize him clearly. His graph, which became dad worked at the Grand Canyon and rifle was under him the only image to win married a Harvey Girl, since his moth- and there was a bullet the Pulitzer Prize er worked in the lodge there operated hole through his helfor photography in by the Harvey Company, which helped met. I was going to Just eight square miles in size, the same year it was introduce the whole idea of the West to shake him and say, the U.S. invaded Iwo Jima to published. The image provide a base for fighter escorts tourists from all over the country.

‘Hey, don’t stay here; for the fleet of bombers attacking appeared on the front Norton early on wanted to be a keep going.’ And I pages of newspapers Marine. He even went to summer school suddenly realized that Japan. all over the country, to graduate high school early so he could he’s dead and just for where thousands of enlist at 17. families were anxiously awaiting news a moment all the intense noise on the His parents reluctantly agreed to sign island ceased, and he and I were sur- of the battle in which 110,000 of their him up early — but the Marines told him rounded by nothing but utter silence. loved ones were fighting. to come back when he turned 18.

Norton missed fame by happenstance.

How do you explain that? I just don’t So he did.

Three of the six men who raised know. The fire was going in all direc“Mom, I guess, was kind of worried. tions, and I said to myself, ‘This Marine the flag died on the island. The other But she knew that I would be drafted is dead.’ It was just like he was sleeping three were yanked from the front lines and maybe I should go in someplace I there. That’s when I realized we were in and sent on a national tour to sell war wanted to go. We had two friends, one a real battle.” bonds, including Ira Hayes — a Native was an Indian and the other had been in The first phase of the battle lasted American, whose life and sad death the service. So I wanted to go.” several days, as the Marines cut off, then years later figured in several movies.

They shipped him to San Diego for captured Mt. Suribachi, the high point on But Norton would not survive Iwo training in 1943, with the war in Europe the whole island from which the hidden Jima unscathed. nearing its conclusion and the war with Japanese guns could shell the entire, His near death came as he raced Japan still mostly a parade of Japanese crowded beach. across the splintered volcanic rock victories.

Norton played a bit part in a drama with Bradley to save the two wounded Next, Norton trained with the newly that unfolded after the Marines managed Marines on that terrible open ground. formed 5th Marine Division on a volcanic to isolate the commanding heights of Mt. “We ran out there in the open with island near Hawaii, spending months Suribachi. The Marines who made it to them shooting at us and the dirt flying up getting ready for Iwo Jima, one of three the top found a broken off piece of pipe, around us. Neither one of us got hit. We divisions involved in the assault. tied a small combat flag to the pole and got out there and one was dead. I stuck “We didn’t know what we were train- put it up. All down the beach and out at his rifle up and put the helmet on it. We From page 1A

patched the other guy up and said, ‘OK, rowing struggle for Bloody Gorge, the let’s go back. The tanks will open up with last redoubt of the Japanese. their machine guns and cover us.’ So we The Japanese refused to surrender, ran back and down into the ditch and so Marines often had to blast or burn back towards the aid station. them out of the network of caves and “Some guys from the aid station came bunkers, one position at a time. up and took the stretcher with him on it “Bloody Gorge was the bloodiest and and went back. Two heaviest battle the of us were still back Marines ever fought. here — he kept yellAbout 70 percent of ing at me — Don the 4,500 Marines Holland was his who went in were name — ‘Run, run, killed or wounded. they’re shooting at But all four of us us!’ made it.”

“So I was runNorton mustered ning. Then I felt out after the war myself laying down. and set about to creAnd I had dirt in my ate a peaceful life. mouth. Sand. And He got married, had then I heard him three children. say, ‘Get up, run, He went to colrun!’ — and that’s lege on the GI Bill, all I knew. Nothing became a fireman else.” and spent his whole It turned out the life rescuing people, blast from a nearfighting fires, raismiss with a mortar ing his family. His round picked him son was a police up and twirled him officer — and now through the air — he Marines captured Mt. Suribachi on did four cartwheels the southern tip of the island quick- so is his grandson, in the air, his friend ly, but it took another bloody month who attended the interview with him later told him. to fight their way to the north end of — recording it for “I woke up sitting the tiny island. his kids. on a rock at the aid He went back to station with a doctor talking to me. I Iwo Jima and walked those silent beachwas holding a canteen cup, rifle, helmet, es, although the memories of the place everything.

“He said, ‘What’s your name? What have never left him.

“I think it does affect you to a certain outfit are you from? What’s your dog tag number?’ But I didn’t know anything,” extent,” he mused, ready to turn 91 in due to the effects of the concussion he April. “You see things that are different — the government and the wars and the suffered in the bomb blast. things that come along. The kids grow up Sent him back to his unit and change everything. This won’t hapThe doctor found no wounds, so he pen again, they say, but if it does happen it’ll happen. It made me — it grew me sent Norton back to his unit.

“I had a concussion — later they up. I came out a different person. I think found that out — but I didn’t know any- about all the guys. I wonder what they’re thing about that. I didn’t have a scratch doing. I was younger than a lot of them, except where the dirt scratched me up,” so I guess they’re probably all passed which meant he didn’t even get a Purple away by now.”

So what does he want people to Heart for the experience. know now — the ones who never have He wandered back to his unit.

“I went back to Frenchie and he seen anything so terrible — never cartlooked me over and said, ‘You had trou- wheeled through the air from a neardeath they can’t remember? Never seen ble, huh?’

“And I says, ‘Evidently I did. I don’t the rows of bodies stretching on down the beach? remember it.’

“The main thing, I think they should “That’s the closest I ever came to being carried off or buried,” concluded all get an education — a good one — and give something to this country. It’s Norton.

He stayed with his unit through the a great country. Be proud of it. Fly your end of the campaign, including the har- flag and be a citizen of this country.”

Payson Roundup LOCAL Friday, March 4, 2016

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Schools need critical thinking about critical rankings Michele Nelson

In fact, squint at the numbers just right and Payson lands in the top 25 percent.

Here’s a critical thinking Mind you, the Arizona Auditor skills test: Report generally ranks Payson Payson schools rank 99th out schools a bit better than comof 100 Arizona school districts. parable rural schools with a relIs that bad? atively high percentage of lowTerrible? income families when it comes Mediocre? to test scores, financial health, Actually kind of good? percentage of the budget spent On Thursday, the social media on administration and other circles buzzed with commen- measurements. tary about a ranking of Arizona When it comes to test scores, schools put out Payson students by an organizagenerally come “Payson needs to tion called NICHE, in a bit below the which ranked step it up. Our chilstatewide average Payson Unified dren’s future depends — without corSchool District as recting for demo99th out of 100 on this. Come on, graphics or family Arizona districts. Payson. Get it togeth- income.

Sounds bad. er!”

So what’s the But wait. deal?

Should we Casie Malinski Arizona actualbe upset or reasly has 226 public sured? district schools.

And what the heck is NICHE? Add in public charter schools For starters, it’s a website and you’ve got 400 districts. (https://niche.com) with lots of So now making the top 100 list real estate ads. The website doesn’t sound so bad. explains that the organization by

roundup staff reporter

was founded in 2002 by Carnegie Mellon University students as College Prowler.com to provide reviews from “everyday experts.” The analysis hopes to help students and families seeking to choose a neighborhood, college or K-12 school with a more transparent process.

PUSD Superintendent Greg Wyman said, “The company claims to use ‘everyday experts’ and claims, ‘We’re obsessed with providing students, families, and professionals with best-in-class content and deep insight into big life decisions,’ yet the rankings are based on 21 comments mixed in with data for the top-rated school. I have concerns with the validity of their rankings.”

He also thought the point of the listing was to sell houses.

When the Roundup posted the poll on its Facebook page, many quickly waded in with negative comments about the district.

“Payson needs to step it up.

They have had this ranking as long as I can remember. Our

Rim County Educational Alliance chair Jim Lyon, Payson Town Manager LaRon Garrett, MHA Foundation board member Gary Cordell, Payson Ranger District chief ranger Debby Cress, Gila County Supervisor Tommie Martin and others gathered Thursday to mark approval of a construction road to begin work on the 253-acre Forest Service site the Alliance and Foundation bought from the Forest Service for $4.1 million.

University backers celebrate road From page 1A The access road leads to one of the relatively flat parcels nestled between two low hills where the roughly five-acre core of the campus will rest.

The plan calls for several four-story buildings with about 60,000 square feet of classroom, faculty and office space — terraced into the hills on each side of the small draw.

The buildings may start with a four-story front, but then terrace back into the hillside to minimize the need for grading. The campus sits in a low area between by small hills, isolating it from the highway and surrounding the core of the campus with trees.

Dorms for about 500 students will lie just over the hill, close enough for students to easily walk to class. Each dorm building will also rise to about four stories and house 250 students. The campus

will open with two dorms to accommodate a projected initial enrollment of about 500.

ASU had originally estimated that about half of the students attending the Payson campus would want to live in the dorms, but now calculates that perhaps 90 percent will want on-campus housing, according to the consultant drawing up the master plan, after discussions with ASU. The MHA Foundation through the Rim Country Educational Foundation has provided the bulk of the nearly $6 million to buy the land and do the preliminary testing, engineering and design work necessary to work out the final financial agreement with ASU. The bulk of that money, in turn, came from the sale of the Payson Regional Medical Center to Banner Health Systems, which merged with the old Mogollon Health Alliance and donated some $40 million to the newly created MHA Foundation.

Register for spring youth activities Registration is open now for a number of March youth programs planned by the Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.

Go online to paysonrimcountry.com or to the park office in Green Valley Park to learn more.

• A camp for future Longhorn baseball players is slated from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 16 at the high school baseball field.

The program is for area youngsters in the third through ninth grades and costs $25 per participant and includes a T-shirt and

lunch. Pre-registration closes March 15.

On-site registration will be held as well, but there is no guarantee of a T-shirt.

Go online to paysonrimcountry.com or to the park office in Green Valley Park to learn more.

• A new offering this year is a dance camp from March 21 through March 24 at Vibe Dance Studio, 1207 N. Beeline Highway, Payson. The cost is $35 and registration closes March 15.

The camp offers a variety of styles and will include a closing recital: ballet and lyrical dance is

the theme of the Monday, March 21 class; jazz and hip hop will be featured Tuesday, March 22; cheer and tumbling is the focus of the Wednesday, March 23 class; and the recital/showcase is Thursday, March 24.

The classes are for those ages 4 to 14: those 4 to 8 meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; those 7 to 11 are in class from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and those 10 to 14 train from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Go online to paysonrimcountry.com or to the park office in Green Valley Park to learn more.

Club now calling all car-crazy kids The Rim Country Classic Auto Club is calling all car-crazy kids to build cardboard show vehicles for the 2016 Beeline Cruise-In Car Show.

The group is hosting a “Build Your Dream Vehicle” contest, sponsored by Payson Concrete.

There is no cost to enter. The contest is about letting imaginations run wild and getting creative while having fun and being involved in one of the Rim Country’s biggest, most popular events.

The event is open to individ-

ual children ages 5 to 12 plus vehicles made as a school class project will also be accepted.

The vehicle must be made of 100 percent cardboard, but it can be finished/decorated in any material. The vehicle can be no smaller than 36 inches long, 24 inches wide and 18 inches high.

Parents can assist only in using tools that are not safe for children to handle.

The child/class is responsible for having their vehicle placed in front of the large ramada at Green Valley Park no later than

8 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016 with a sign, 8-inches-by-10-inches, displaying their name(s) and age(s).

Car show participants will select the winners and award plaques and prize money will be awarded: $50 for best of show; $25 for first choice, second choice and third choice.

After the 4 p.m. awards, entrants must remove their entry from the park.

Call J. Zezima at (928) 4786989 for additional information.

Factors the NICHE rating considered Academics: 50 percent Based on a mixture of statistics, student, alumni and parent surveys.

Health and Safety: 10 percent A mixture of surveys and data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Civil Rights Collection.

Data collected looked at total expenses divided by the total number of students, expulsion and suspension rates, and reports to law enforcement.

Parent Surveys on overall experience: 10 percent Based on self-reported opinions to NICHE.

“I have concerns with the validity of their rankings.”

Student Culture and Diversity: 10 percent A percentage of students belonging to the most represented ethnicity, free and reduced numbers, mixture of statistics and student, alumni and parent surveys.

Greg Wyman

PUSD Superintendent

children’s future depends on this. Come on, Payson. Get it together!” said Casie Malinski.

“Looks like some work needs to be done up here,” said Sandi Crane.

“I tend to tell people who ask about living in Payson ‘if you have school age children or medical issues you should really think hard about moving to our town. I’ve been here since the late ’60s, I know and I’ve seen the ‘changes’ of our town, yet I am staying,” said Rene Savage Brumbaugh.

“I totally agree. My wife and I have considered starting a business there since it is an amazing place to raise a family, but I wouldn’t want my son going to the high school. And I totally understand that my child’s education is not only up to the school district, but is also my responsibility, but I grew up in Payson and understand how hard it can be to get your child to want to succeed in school when the town does not really promote education,” said Micheil Salmons.

On the other side of the coin, the mother of a current junior in Payson High School who has attended PUSD since kindergarten, Laurel Wala, had a different point of view.

“I have no idea what data points went into NICHE ranking PUSD 99th in Arizona, but we have been happy with the overall education that our children have received in PUSD. This is not to say that every teacher has been amazing, but there are many more excellent and caring teachers than there are poor teachers in Payson! I can name the list of poor teachers on one hand, while the teachers that have truly made a difference in the lives of our two children number more than 20!”

She said at Payson, her children didn’t get lost in the crowd. “Our kids did not have the opportunity to take a dozen AP classes, but they learned to appreciate and make the most of the opportunities they were offered and to be successful,” said Wala.

Teachers: 10 percent Statistics including salary schedule, salaries compared to median household income, teacher absenteeism, percent of teachers in first or second year of teaching, ratio of students to teachers, and parent, student and alumni surveys.

Resources and Facilities: 5 percent Ratio of enrolled students to full-time counselors, total expenses divided by total number of students, NICHE food grade a mixture of statistics, survey responses, student teacher ratios and parent, student and alumni surveys.

Extracurriculars and Activities: 2.5 percent Total expenses divided by total number of students, number of interscholastic sports offered at district, percentage of girls participating in interscholastic sports, percentage of boys, parent, student and alumni surveys.

Sports and Fitness: 2.5 percent Same criteria used as for extracurricular analysis.

She implored parents to get more involved.

“To all the parents that complain about PUSD, I implore them to volunteer and get involved with their children’s schools. Every time we attend a meeting at one of the schools, it is always the same small group of parents — I can predict who will be there.

What PUSD needs is more parent involvement — a lot more!”

Studies show that districts with involved parents have high-

er test scores and better learning environments.

Wyman ended his comments with concern over the data.

“If someone misread this study, they might think there are only 100 school districts in Arizona and that we are ranked 99th out of a hundred,” he said.

“Not a very positive picture of the district. I tend to try to ignore these types of studies or rankings; however, they can come back to hurt or help a district.”

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March 5th / 7 PM Payson High School Don’t miss Nashville comedian Jimmy Travis who was voted Entertainer of the Year by Crystal Cruises!

Travis has performed around the world from Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe to over 50 national TV appearances with his special blend of friendly, downhome humor.

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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 Payson For location and information, call (928) 951-4404 or (928) 9786519.

Calvary Chapel Payson 1103 N. Beeline Hwy. at Sherwood Dr.; (928) 468-0801, office@calvarypayson.com, calvarypayson.com. Sunday: Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m., Devotion & Prayer at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Men’s & Women’s Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Dinner at 5 p.m., Service at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday: Christ-Centered Recovery & Young Adult Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided for all of the above services.

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.

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.

9385. Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7 p.m.

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!

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.

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 Class 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Singing Practice 5:30 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible Class 6:30 p.m. www.paysonchurchofchrist. com Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints MOGOLLON WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 11 a.m., 474-6367, 468-8157, Missionaries (928) 254-8140.

MANZANITA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sacrament Meeting 1 p.m., 474-3788, 472-2266, Missionaries (928) 254-8140.

PONDEROSA WARD: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 noon; Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m., 472-8709, 474-6367 or 468-1103, Missionaries 472-7956.

FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa, 468-0249; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.; Sacrament meeting 10 a.m. 479-2484.

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

SPANISH BRANCH: Aero Drive and 913 S. Ponderosa; Sunday Services 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sacrament meeting 9 a.m.

YOUNG BRANCH: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Priesthood/Relief Society; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:20 a.m. Sacrament meeting. 4623326 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: 1-928-4764249 (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 Christian Church An independent, undenominational fellowship. Meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Majestic Rim Retirement Living, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. Open Communion served every Sunday.

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-

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.

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.

Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson 1800 N. Beeline Hwy. Dr. Joe Falkner - Sr.Pastor, Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship Service 11 a.m. Nursery, Adult and Youth Bible Studies during both services. Wednesday evening fellowship and Bible study for all ages! For more details and information on other weekly events, check out our website at www.pbcpayson.org or call the church office at (928) 474-9279.

Rim Country Cowboy Church The Rim Country Cowboy Church is now meeting at the Payson Living Word Bible Church, 202 S. McLane Rd. (across the street from the High School), Wed. at 6 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Bob Neff (307) 254-5533.

Rock of Ages Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) At Rock of Ages you will find a worship service designed to praise God and enrich faith. Our purpose is to serve all people in God’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Bible. We are a friendly, family oriented church.

All are welcome! Rock of Ages Lutheran Church is located at 204 W. Airport Road (corner of Airport Rd and North McLane).

Pastor David Sweet, (928) 970-7606 or (928) 474-2098. Sunday Worship Service is at 9 a.m.; Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.; Holy communion is celebrated at the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Adult Bible class is held on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.

Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church (LC-MS) 507 W. Wade Lane, 928-474-5440, Pastor Steve De Santo.

Sunday: Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Sunday School 8:30 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

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: stpaulspayson@gmail.com WE Welcome Everyone.

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.

Shiloh Christian Fellowship 501 E. Rancho Road (across the street from Payson Elementary School), 474-3138. Non-denominational church teaching verse by verse and chapter by chapter through the Bible. Contemporary Worship and family oriented, children’s ministries and nursery provided. Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. Bible Study on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Mountain Bible Church Please be our guest this weekend, 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 302 E.Rancho Road where our goal is to ‘Love God and Love People!’ We have many adult, children and student ministries on Sundays and during the week. Our Spanish Church called “La Roca” meets Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Want more information? (928) 472-7800 or www.mountainbible.org

Star Valley Baptist Church 4180 E. Highway 260, 4 miles east of Payson (928) 474-5557.

Sunday Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday Night offers children’s ministries from 5-7 p.m. ARMOR for boys 1st-6th grade and GO for girls 1st6th grade. All are welcome!

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

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

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.

Payson First Church of the Nazarene Come join us for a time of fellowship and worship as we praise the Lord! 200 E. Tyler Parkway (928) 474-5890. Sundays: Morning Worship Service 9:30 am; Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday- Friday: Safe Haven Childcare Center 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Lighthouse Club 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Prayer and Praise 6 p.m.; Wednesdays: Women’s Bible Study 1-2 p.m.; Children’s Quizzing 3-6th grades 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Thursdays: Youth Night 6:30 p.m.; Last Saturday of each month: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 8 a.m.; Senior Activities each month. For more information on locations, times and topics contact the church office. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 10:00 a.m., 600 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). Come to the free Energy Healing Open House Friday February 19th from 6-8 at Payson Community Kids, 213 S. Colcord Rd. For more, go to www.unityofpayson. org. or 928-478-8515.

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.

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

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.

Payson Roundup Friday, March 4, 2016

Six-month sentence for cellphone in jail But only four years on probation for domestic violence by

Alexis Bechman

roundup staff reporter

A New Mexico man was sentenced recently to six months in prison after jail staff found he was using a cellphone while in the Gila County Jail in Globe.

Andrew Davila, 46, was in jail after the Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested him for hitting his girlfriend in the head and splitting her eyebrow open.

While Davila admitted to smuggling the phone into the jail to talk to his girlfriend and mother, he denied assaulting his girlfriend.

On Feb. 29, Judge Gary Scales

sentenced Davila to six months in prison for attempted promotion of prison contraband and

four years on probation for aggravated assault/domestic violence.

On May 7, deputies responded to a home where Davila’s girlfriend was bleeding from a cut above her eye. Davila’s girlfriend told officers she had slipped on some water from a foot spa and hit her head. The deputy found water in the foot spa, but did not see any water on the floor that she could have slipped on.

While at the hospital, Davila’s girlfriend told a social worker that Davila had hit her with an iPad while they were arguing.

When deputies arrived at the hospital to speak with her,

Davila’s girlfriend, however, denied any abuse and said she did not want to press charges.

Davila denied hitting his girlfriend, who is more than 20 years younger than him, and with whom he has a 1-year-old son.

After his arrest, Davila was booked into the Gila County Jail. Davila smuggled in a black Samsung cellphone, which he used to make multiple calls to his girlfriend and mother until the battery died.

Davila wrote Scales that he was sorry for his choices and looked forward to being back with his son.

Renowned singer plays Payson March 13 Jazz and R&B vocalist Reneé Patrick will perform in a septet at the Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., in Payson at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 13.

To reserve a $5 ticket, contact gerry-reynolds@hotmail.com.

The Arizona Republic called Reneé Patrick a hidden gem, with a growing group of fans.

Patrick was raised by musical parents who surrounded her with the sounds of Motown and doowop, but she was a late bloomer when it came to getting on stage herself. She watched her grandfather, George Grant sing with the legendary Ink Spots, and her mother, Teresa Richardson, sing on Motown recording sessions.

It wasn’t until Patrick was in her early 30’s and a mother of two that she summoned the nerve to sing at an open-mic at the Pita Jungle jam session in Chandler.

Then she got a career-changing call from veteran Arizona jazz and R&B pianist Steve Denney.

Now with beaming stage presence and versatile vocals, Patrick has become popular with audiences all around the Valley.

Patrick appears regularly at Valley venues, including Malee’s

The Diamonds, Bobbie Vinton, The Drifters, Dave Cook, Alice Tatum, Dennis Rowland, Paul McDermand, and in her own groups, Jazz Con Alma and Novo Mundo.

Special guest, trumpeter and violinist Devon Bridgewater is expected to perform with Patrick and Lederman. Bridgewater has been called upon for decades to perform with such luminaries as Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy

Gillespie, Yo Yo Ma, Slide Hampton, Lee Konitz, Helen Forrest and The New Glen Miller Orchestra, to name a few. He works regularly in his group, Nuance, at prominent Valley venues including the Hyatt at Gainey Ranch.

Adding rhythmic support will be Mike King on upright string bass, a well-known, first-call performer, and local drummer Gerry Reynolds.

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Reneé Patrick on Main, The Grill at Wigwan, Remington’s, Sassi Restaurant, Hanny’s, and Asia Restaurant.

Joining Patrick will be Beth Lederman on piano, well known throughout the region for her sophisticated jazz and rhythmic Brazilian and Latin-jazz piano styles. She has performed with well-known artists such as

Recently, the town council recognized the budget department for putting together another successful budget, which the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently awarded.

The town received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget, meeting several guidelines for an effective budget presen-

Leslie “Les” Charles Goodwin (2016)

After retirement, he and Faye moved to Payson, Ariz. to enjoy the cooler weather where they were active in the Payson Historical Society and made many friends in the community where they lived. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be at the Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly Rd., Payson, AZ 85541 on Thursday, March 3, 2016.

Viewing will be at 10 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m.

Interment will be at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park Cemetery.

Joe Day

(1941-2016) Joe Day of Gisela passed away on Feb. 28, 2016. Born in Cumberland, Ky. on Feb. 24, 1941, Joe leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Lana Day; daughters Suzy Day, Sherri Day and Wendy Mason; five grandchildren, two great-granddaughters; and brothers, Tony Day and Wayne Day. After owning a diesel repair shop in Phoenix for 20 years, Joe and Lana have made Gisela their home since 2001.

Joe’s integrity, grit, and presence touched many lives.

A memorial service to celebrate his life and legacy will be held at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly, Payson on a date to be announced.

Ernest “Ernie” Ralls (1945-2016)

Ernest “Ernie” Ralls, a longtime resident of Strawberry, passed away Feb. 26, 2016 in Payson.

He was born June 9, 1945 in Ogden, Utah.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 26 years Sherry; son Tanner; daughter Tara (Sky) Hill; and four granddaughters, Rachel,

Becca, Makyla and Emma.

He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Jr., mother Jean, son Todd and grandson Devin.

A Celebration of Life potluck will be held at his home in Strawberry at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19.

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Glenn Volkenant (1933-2016)

Glenn Volkenant, 82, of Payson and Mesa, Ariz., passed away Jan. 30, 2016.

Glenn was born in Mt. Clemens, Mich. on June 20, 1933. He and his parents moved to Phoenix in 1943. He was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School and a member of the ROTC. Glenn married Hannah Boulden in November of 1951.

They had three amazing children, Kathren (Lee) Robinson, Glenn (Tammy) Volkenant Jr. and Cyndi (Albert) Hurtado; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandkids.

Glenn is survived by his

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tation, including a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device.

The town’s budget documents were rated proficient in all four categories as well as the 14 criteria within those categories.

Mayor Kenny Evans recognized Tammy Enlow, budget analysis, for being primarily responsible for the town achieving the award.

In 2014, 1,491 participants received the award in North America.

H.O.P.E.S., volunteered as a tutor for schoolage children and volunteered at the Payson Senior Center. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting and other crafts.

She lived and taught the importance of love and family, respect for others, respect for ourselves, a sense of honor, and a commendable work ethic.

She was a remarkable woman.

We are proud of her for who she was as a person and for what she accomplished during her lifetime.

She loved us deeply and we loved her. We children and grandchildren will miss her greatly.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Payson Humane Society and Hospice of the Valley. Mass will be held at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Payson, Ariz. at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016, followed by burial services at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Our mom, Elsie Marie Plonski, was born on Dec. 10, 1922 in Richfield, Idaho to Ruth and Sam Petersen and died on Feb. 29, 2016.

She was the youngest of six children. She was predeceased by our dad, her husband of 63 years, Anthony Plonski Sr. in 2008; our brother, her son, Robert Paul in 1998; and all her siblings. She is survived by her loving children Anthony Plonski Jr. (Conn.), her daughters and sons-in-laws, Patricia (Tricia) and David Wolfe, Beverly and Stephen Fuqua, her daughter-in-law Rowena Plonski (all in Arizona), six grandchildren (Stacey, Diana, Anthony III, Amanda, Michael and Robert Jr.) and four great-grandchildren.

Mom graduated from St. Luke’s Hospital Nursing School in Boise, Idaho in 1944. The majority of her nursing career took place in Long Island, N.Y., in the field of obstetrics, and later in New Milford, Conn.

Mom and Dad moved to Payson, Ariz. in 1979, where she continued in nursing until her retirement in the late 1980s.

She was a past member of the

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Leslie “Les” Charles Goodwin, 84, of Payson, Ariz., peacefully passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 27, 2016, at his daughter’s home in Phoenix, Ariz.

Les is survived by his wife of 63 years, Faye; his three daughters, Lesilyn, Roxanne, and Lynette; his son, Jeffrey; and three sons-in-law, Gregg, Chuck, and Chris. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Borden Goodwin.

Les served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a machinist mate 3rd class. He then went to work for Arizona Public Service Co. after he and Faye were married in 1953.

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wife Donna; they had 39+ wonderful years together.

Glenn was known for his sense of humor, outgoing personality and his many artistic gifts.

He also had a knack for solving the unsolvable.

He spent more than 30 years serving the mining industry — including starting his own business.

Join us for a celebration of his life at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 20 at the Valle del Oro RV Resort Ballroom, 1452 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, Ariz.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the East Valley DAV Chapter 8, 655 N. Gilbert, AZ or online at WWW. AZDAV08.org.

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Softball season off to bumpy start by

Max Foster

special to the roundup

The Payson High School girls softball team started its season with high hopes and mixed results — beating Higley 7-2, but falling to Estrella Foothills 7-4.

A team many hope will contend for the Division III state champion launched its season this week without its two star players.

On Feb. 25 at Higley, sophomores Kalea Smith and Aubrie Paulson combined to pitch PHS to the five-run victory. Smith started on the hill and was credited with the win, hurling five innings in which she struck out five and walked only one.

Paulson relieved, pitching two innings with three strike outs and no walks.

Offensively, senior Becky Bauer was 3-for4 with two RBIs and two runs scored.

• See Softball, page 8B

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Tournament rules force rare tied games for Longhorns by

Max Foster

special to the roundup

A 1-1-2 record in the Fountain Hills Tournament is not what Payson High baseball coach Brian Young had his sights set on.

Especially frustrating was returning home with two rare ties, although dead knots do occur in tournament play where games have time limits rather than extra innings.

Even more ironic than two tie scores is that both occurred against the same team — the Scottsdale Christian Eagles.

The first occurred Feb. 24 when SC rallied from a seven-point deficit to tie the game 9-9.

Just two days later, the Horns trailed 3-0 going into the sixth inning, but roared back

to tie the game 3-3 on Ruben Estrada’s threerun home run.

“Overall it would have been nice to break the two ties with Scottsdale,” said Young.

“We had our chances to win both of those games and just didn’t do everything we needed to do.”

As maddening as the stalemates were, the coach did find some solace in the team’s overall performance.

“I think we learned a lot about our team and we know that the potential is all there,” Young said. “We saw some glimpses of how very good our pitching can be.

“I can’t wait to see all our starters get stretched out and let them go a little deeper in games.”

In addition to the two tournament ties, the Horns beat defending state champion Northwest Christian 5-2 and lost to Tempe McClintock, 9-3.

In the win over NC, Jake Beeler received the starting pitching nod from Young and found himself locked in a pitching duel against Jake Huey, Christian’s ace.

Entering the bottom of the sixth, Northwest led 2-1, but Ruben Estrada knocked in the tying run and Taran Sarnowski swatted a bases loaded double to give Payson a threerun lead.

“Beeler pitched well without his best stuff,” Young said. “He hit two guys and

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Girls track team rebuilding Max Foster

Kiekintveld was last year a member of the PineStrawberry Elementary School track team and in some meets set marks that would have scored The Payson High girls track and field season will points in high school varsity competition. open the season today, Friday, March 4 at Queen She this year will be entered, along with White, in Creek, with just one returning individual state qual- the hurdles, jumps and sprints. ifier and only four seniors.

“One thing we have learned is that both are very But the lack of experience and proven leadership competitive,” said Ball. “Meredith has been around doesn’t dampen coach Jonathan Ball’s enthusiasm. track and field a long time and is ready to make an “I feel we are going to be solid pretty much every- immediate impact. where,” he contends.

“Savannah is very talented, “Our speed will be much improved but hasn’t been around track as over last year ... we will be good in the much. However, they are both throws and jumps and our distance really going to help us.” (runners) will be very solid.”

Ball also calls Hannah But because the athletes’ lack expeGoldman, Megan Ryden, Taylor rience, Ball and his staff have had to Brade and Kristen Peter “great tighten up practice sessions. additions to our team.”

“We are trying to simulate what varGoldman will run the sprints, sity track competition will be like,” Ball Ryden the middle distances, said, “and structure practices like they Brade the long distance and are competing against each other.”

Peter will enter the jumps.

Abby Greenleaf, the lone returning Like the boys track team, state qualifier, will this year compete in the runners have no formal the 1600 meters and on the 4x400 and off-season program, but Ball is 4x800 relay teams. confident Greenleaf, Schouten “Abby has been really good for us and Kyra Ball will be much for a long time,” praised Ball. “We are improved because they “put in excited to see what she can do.” a solid off season and are ready MacKenzie Mann (4x400 and to go.”

4x800), Taryn North (4x400) and Anna The coach said the talented Schouten (4x800) also have relay team newcomers and the returning experience. veterans will push the team Ball expects returnees Delanne toward state points after getBowman (sprints), Kamryn North ting shut out at the 2015 state (sprints), Shay England (hurdles), finals.

Sadie Sweeney (shot put and discus) For 2016, Payson will comand Kyra Ball (distances) to score team pete in the same Division III as points at today’s meet and as the sealast year. son unfolds.

Show Low opens the camThe coach is also especially high paign as the favorites having on incoming freshman Meredith won the crown last spring.

Kiekintveld and Savannah White.

“Although they lost a little from last year’s team, they return a bunch of firepower,” said Ball.

Fountain Hills could Date Opponent Site battle Show Low for team 3/4 Montague Desert Classic Queen Creek HS points as could Blue 3/18-3/19 Nike Chandler Rotary Chandler HS Ridge and Rio Rico.

The Hawks, Ball said, 3/25 Mogollon Early Meet Heber “Have a girl distance 3/26 Buckeye Throwers Invite Buckeye runner that is among the 4/2 TBA

tops in the nation.”

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aroundthe rim Area has some great, remote fishing spots Christopher Creek begins high up See adventure might be to the confluence Canyon at an elevation of 7,500 feet or sparked their imagination. higher during the runoff season. During Questions, questions, questions. the summer it is fed by three springs: What’s the confluence? Where is it? How Herman, Napha and See. hard is the hike? Where do you park?

John See lived at what is now Mountain What’s there?

Meadow Ranch and was accused of murFirst of all, the new highway cut off dering his wife in front of his most of the parking at the old 2-year-old son. another week trail to the creek. Now the best We know nothing of the origin in the creek way to get there would be to of the names Napha or Herman. park at the gate to the old crusher pit. That’s the turnout about Our stream thus begins its halfway to Kohl’s Ranch on the eight-mile journey falling nearly eastbound lane. Back in the late 2,500 feet in elevation before ’80s they crushed material for entering the Tonto Creek at the the bridges going up the side of confluence. the Rim. Near the beginning of the The trip is eight-tenths of a journey, the stream bed follows mile bearing southwest from the a nearly straight course north to Rod Britain pit. south before making a right turn Crossing the first ridge you come here in the village and heading west on a down into Spring Canyon and following winding course toward Bear Flat.

In some areas the creek flows through it down you pass Bootleg Spring. Soon fairly flat areas, which are easily you’re down to Christopher Creek and accessed. In other areas deep canyons it’s a short hike down stream to the conmake for a difficult if not impossible trip fluence.

It’s an idyllic spot where both creeks get to the water.

One such spot is the Box. Just west widen out and is well worth the effort. of the R Bar C Boy Scout Camp is a You have found another great fishing three-quarter-mile stretch of Christopher hole.

The word went out there was a strangCreek that cascades through Box Canyon.

Access to this area is difficult to extreme. er in town. We found him down on Coffee The payoff is the series of the two-doz- Lane. He had a partner with him who en pools beneath the falls and cascades. goes by the name of Arlie. It was true.

Many of these are quite deep.

There is nothing stranger than seeing Captured in the depths are rainbow Bobby Collins in Christopher Creek in and brown trout, their size tantalizes the February. imagination. Anglers risk life and limb to Soon the town folks drifted in — fish these jewels.

Debbie and Randy were there, then Dave Below the Box the creek bed widens and Rosemary wandered in. We had the out for a spell before joining with the makin’s of a mid-summer happy hour in Tonto. The location of the confluence is the middle of winter. between the community of Christopher Bobby came to help LR lay out his Creek and Kohl’s Ranch. newly purchased lot in preparation for Now the reason for this geography moving in his new modular home. lesson goes back about three weeks ago LR lost everything in a gigantic fire a when a group from here made their first month ago. His new digs will be down on visit to the Box. Their enthusiasm level the flat just below his former home. was high the evening after their return.

Preparations are being made for the The aches and pains didn’t come until Landmark to open on March 11. Samone the next morning. and Josh were here last weekend to My mere mention that their next interview staff. They tell me there are

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The German brown and rainbow trout found in Christopher Creek’s deep pools in Box Canyon, west of the R Bar C Boy Scout Camp, draw fishing fans willing to make the tough hike to reach their quarry. still openings for summer employment.

It was still February when the tulips were blooming and some of the apple trees had blossoms as well. This, of course, is just in time for some snow on Monday.

“The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball.” The booming voice of James Earl Jones came

tion. Every four years is a Leap Year with an extra day in February. The years coincide.

Given the insanity of the primaries and the fact that we have to suffer an additional full day of the madness, one might postulate that this is a bona fide act of domestic terrorism … and that’s another week in the Creek.

to mind as spring training began this week.

Thank you Amy for seeing that Uncle Rod has a ticket for opening day. Amy has an entire room in her home dedicated to Diamondbacks memorabilia.

You tell me if this is a government conspiracy or merely coincidence. Every four years we have a presidential elec-

Spring’s early blooms appearing around Village I mentioned the unusually warm weather we are having in last week’s column, and I guess that winter the village is over.

I manage to walk the Village at least every other day and I noticed in Jake Garrett’s yard a bright, yellow plant blooming. The daffodils are in full bloom.

They are such a pretty Janet sight.

Snyder So I proceeded to see if anything was going to pop in my own yard and sure enough, the iris plants are starting to pop up.

Can spring be far away? I know, we will most likely get a bit of frost yet,

and maybe a few snow flurries before Mother Nature gives up the winter. But all the signs are pointing to an early spring, so my hands are anxiously waiting to dig in the dirt and plant seeds and start the growing season.

I may have to start indoors at first though because the mornings are still too chilly to plant outside.

Hellsgate Fire Department

Have you noticed the progress being made on the new fire station? The workers have been busy on the inside of the station, making the openings for the windows and doors.

I know it is too soon for a walkthrough, but I hope it is soon.

The Hellsgate Fire Board meeting for March is at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday,

March 9 at fire station 21 in Star Valley in the meeting room.

Birthdays

Many of the birthdays this week are being celebrated by firefighters with the Hellsgate Fire Department. First off, Gary Norem, the president of the fire board celebrated his birthday on March 1, as did his wife Joan.

Firefighter Martha Bartlett has her big day, today, March 4. Matt Highstreet of Hellsgate will have his big day on March 6. On March 7, it is Trey Shill’s turn to celebrate.

Eric Kirchhoefer of Tonto Village III shares his big day with Matt on March 6.

How can I forget? My fishing buddy Theresa Meeker of Scottsdale and

Tonto Village II adds another birthday on March 8. My husband Bill will be 81 on March 9. The stork was sure busy this week, with so many birthdays.

Another birthday means another year of memories. Happy birthday to all of you, especially to my hubby Bill.

of celebrating, food and live music.

Helpful hints from the ‘Fireflies Can Cook’ cookbook

• To keep hot oil from splattering, sprinkle a little salt or flour in the pan before frying.

• A few drops of lemon juice added to simmering rice will keep the grains separated.

• When cooking greens, add a teaspoon of sugar to the water to help vegetables retain their fresh colors.

• A little vinegar or lemon juice added to potatoes before draining will make them extra white when mashed.

• Boil all vegetables that grow above ground without a cover.

That’s it for this week, I will return next week, same time, same place.

Coming events

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day and naturally everyone is Irish on that day.

The Double D Bar and Cafe is planning a big celebration for that day with live music by Charlie Cross.

And how could anyone not have corned beef and cabbage on that day?

The Double D is no exception. I will have more information next week on the big event.

Mark your calendars for a great day

Characters Under the Rim – Marguerite Noble, Part 2 Throughout her years of teaching Marguerite Noble developed her love for writing and storytelling.

While still teaching in Phoenix she and a lady friend purchased the old Belluzzi Rim Trail Ranch on the upper East Verde River and it became the family retreat in summer, a good place to entertain old-timers who shared their stories with each other. She sold the Rim Trail Ranch in the 1960s and continued to spend her summers in Payson.

Meanwhile, she married Charles Noble, who also anticipated retirement in Payson, and they moved to Payson permanently in 1975.

They had 20 years together before Charles died in 1993.

When she published her opus she gave it the name “Filaree” for the dark green annual plant that branches out across the semi desert of Tonto Basin on long, slender stalks and provides valued forage for cattle during the spring.

This plant, so familiar to the growing

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ranch girl, became a parable of the lives description of the impact her book had of pioneer ranch women. Like filaree, on its readers. [1] they were not indigenous, coming here Better known reviewers include her by order of their Mormon bishops or good friend Lily Tomlin who wrote, “I following the adventurous yearnings loved ‘Filaree’. I didn’t just read it. I of their husbands. Like filaree, crawled between the pages and they held on during periods of lived it.” drought and then blossomed back when Howard Fast commented, when the springtime came.

“Comes closer to the truth and They then spread their nutrithe vitality of the so-called wintious bounty over a wide area. ning of the West than anything I Noble seized upon this idea have ever read ... (It) is also one for her novel about a woman of the most magnificent portraits of a woman that exists in enduring the pioneer life of our literature.”

Arizona’s Rim Country.

And well-known historian C. It was one of the first of the Stan Brown L. Sonnichsen writes, “A pownow familiar genre about the erful antidote to the romantic woman who settled the West.

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... I wanted the students to know about those who broke the trail, cleared the brush and made the pathway easier for those who followed.”

She continued that teaching, making the history of the settlers exciting and alive for uncounted numbers of persons young and old.

At age 86 she was the grand marshal of the Payson Rodeo Parade, and continued her stories with Elderhostel students and over the radio (KMOG in Gila County) in a series of vignettes called “Crossing Trails.” Whenever she appeared it was in pioneer dress and her ever-present sunbonnet.

Marguerite died on New Year’s Day in 2007, just four weeks short of her 97th birthday. She is buried in Payson’s Pioneer Cemetery.

in these free-wheeling times.”

Recognizing her significant role in the preservation of Rim Country life and history, the Northern Gila County Historical Society established the Marguerite Noble Research Library, housed at the Rim Country Museum in Green Valley Park. It has become the repository for reminiscences by members of pioneer families.

Other significant papers, family histories, photographs and documents have been gathered there for study and reference.

In a biography she was asked to write for the series Arizona Ranch Histories, Marguerite said, “I am retired from a lifetime of teaching school. In that vocation I found that our textbooks, published in the East and written by Easterners, passed lightly over the ranching heritage. In my teaching I strove to correct that omission and inserted a study of the ranching industry and its importance, past and present

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aroundthe rim Fuel reduction group explores options For almost 20 years, wife, Kay and I continue a third consecutive year.

Committee members are, however, hosted the Tucson Amphitheater boys basketball team at our home during expecting good proceeds from the third the weekend it played in the Payson annual fundraiser and dinner that this High School Summer Invitational year will be held June 5 at the “Bear” restaurant in Strawberry.

Tournament.

During the first fundraiser, held two We could easily write a book on those adventurous weekends, especial- years ago, the committee raised thouly escorting a bunch of city kids sands of dollars, but last year on late-night snipe hunts into proceeds dropped by one-third the dark reaches of Pine Creek rattlin’ when attendance was dampthe rim ened by rain and inclement Canyon. weather.

I’m sure our neighbors Barbara Huber is in charge thought we were a bit off center of organizing this year’s fundinviting 13 to 14 teenage boys, raiser. many of whom were minorities Also at the meeting, residents and from poverty backgrounds, learned that Ron Calderon has into our home. enlisted the help of Gila County But we loved having them Supervisor Tommie Martin to here and have so many great Max Foster possibly putting on the ballot memories. a measure to make the brush One of those players we pickup program a special dishosted, Tim Derksen, was four years ago Arizona’s Gatorade Player trict so that it may receive permaof the Year and accepted a basketball nent funding, which would eliminate scholarship to the University of San the need for a fundraiser, which over the years has been both difficult and Francisco where he is now a senior.

Tim is the son of Amphi’s longtime unreliable.

Retired Pine-Strawberry Fire head coach Pat Derksen, with whom I became good friends when we coached Department Captain Mike Brandt is together in the Show Low School also huddling with Martin to discuss enlarging local brush pits and keeping District.

Tim loved coming to Pine and as a them open daily.

Brandt also told residents that young boy often gazed at the tall ponderosa pines saying, “We don’t have approval for the bridge that will link those in Tucson.”

Bearfoot Trail (No. 13) with the Pine We keep tabs on Tim who has become Canyon Trail (No. 26) over Pine Creek the Dons’ second leading scorer, aver- has been received. Construction of the aging 16.7 ppg. Although he’s only about bridge’s foundation will begin March 12.

6 feet, 3 inches tall, he leads the team in Janet Brandt, Mike’s wife and a rebounding, averaging seven a game. longtime trails and Firewise advocate, To this old coach’s thinking, Tim’s received the board’s permission to play thus far makes him a strong candi- apply for a Recreational Trails Program date for the team MVP award. grant to build an interpretive display at When he graduates this year he plans the Pine Trailhead. to play professionally in Europe, but the While Janet mostly works behind way he is playing now, he’ll probably the scenes deflecting any credit for her get some nods from NBA scouts. work, there are those who have witIn an era when pampered and ego- nessed her contributions firsthand. maniacal college players are packing One such person is Pine Strawberry up and moving on after one or two years Fire Chief Garry Morris. because they don’t like the coach or “She puts in countless hours organizare not receiving enough playing time, ing and developing ideas that will serve this community for decades to come.

Tim’s story is refreshing.

“Her skills and commitment have In high school, he carefully selected his university, as much for academics been very valuable to this community.”

She also is co-chairman of the Fire as basketball, stayed the course for four years, played team-oriented basketball on the Rim Mountain Bike Race and and will graduate in June with high working alongside Katie Calderon the two have made the event one of the finhonors. est in Arizona.

Nice job, Tim. In addition to Calderon’s involvePSFR meets ment in the race she heads up the local Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Firewise program that will host a barCommittee members huddled Feb. 23 becue and fundraiser April 30 at the in the Community Center senior dining Community Center ramada. room to ponder the future of the finan- The roots of PSFR cially strapped brush pickup program.

Pine and Strawberry newcomers What came out of the meeting was not particularly good news for home- probably do not know much history of owners or those involved in protecting the Fuel Reduction Committee. the two mountain hamlets from a cataJust prior to Mike Brandt’s retirestrophic wildfire. ment over a year ago, he filled me in on Committee members and others were how the committee evolved. told that donations for the 2016 have As a longtime Pine Strawberry reached $30,000 which is only 36 per- Fire District fuel management officer, cent of what must be raised before the Brandt remembers in the early days the April 15 deadline for the program to district shouldered most of the respon-

“We will have a different activity each day,” said Waer. “Children can come in each day and put a ticket in for the drawing.”

The drawings will be held Wednesday, March 9. Students do not need to be present to win.

Dr. Seuss’ birthday is also expected to be celebrated at Pine Strawberry School as it was two years ago when a bevy of enthusiastic and civic-minded Zane Grey Kiwanis Club members showed up bright and early armed with lessons and games aimed at motivating students to read.

Celebrating Joe

The Senior Citizens Affairs Foundation is hosting a “Celebration of Life” in memory of Joseph “Joe” Duffy from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 5 in the senior dining hall.

Good fishing at Rosie

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Tim Derksen, now a senior at the University of San Francisco and its basketball team’s second leading scorer, learned some of his moves on the court participating in the Payson High School Summer Invitational Tournament. sibility to remove fuels from the region.

However, the district lacked the manpower and the money to carry the load alone.

“In order for the project to succeed, we needed a committee of community members,” said Brandt.

So, he called upon Walt Smith to recruit a citizens advisory committee.

That group eventually evolved into the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Committee, which now runs the brush pickup program, helps build firebreaks and trails and sponsors the mountain bike race.

The PSFR committee — partnering with the fire district, the Forest Service and Arizona State Forestry — has helped clear a buffer zone around the community.

In 2012, the committee received the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and over the years has brought in more than $1 million for various fire mitigation projects.

In addition, the committee has also developed trails crucial to the future of Pine and Strawberry.

“If we build the trails, the forest will become impacted by recreation, which will give us extra clout when it comes to future clearing projects,” Brandt contends.

“The trails also give fire crews quick access to areas where a fire might be underway.”

Spring break entertainment

Spring Break Movie Madness at the

Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library tips off at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 16 with the showing of “The Peanuts Movie.” It is rated G and is 89 minutes in length.

Movie Madness continue at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 23 with the showing of “Alvin and the Chipmunks; the Road Chip.” It is rated PG and is 90 minutes.

Pine Strawberry School students will be on spring break from Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 25.

The spring break showings will be preceded at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 10 with the Disney movie “Good Dinosaur.”

Refreshments will be served and children should bring their own pillow to be comfortable on the floor.

Since fire codes limit the number of children that can be in the library at one time, children should arrive early.

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

The library joined on Tuesday, March 1 the nationwide celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday that will continue until March 9.

“We will be having different activities at the library for children during this time,” said library manager Becky Waer. “These activities are self-directed and can be taken home.”

For the local library’s celebration, the staff has set up a display of all Dr. Seuss books available locally. After leafing through the books on display at the library, children will have the opportunity to complete an activity sheet and turn it in for a raffle ticket for drawings for Dr. Seuss books.

Fishing guru and Rim Country Custom Rods owner Jim Goughnour says crappie fishing at Roosevelt Lake is improving each day as the water warms. Some anglers have had success trolling a small curly tail jig in 20-feetdeep water.

Goughnour also reports that a recent bass survey seems to indicate a significant increase in 8- to 12-inch bass, which could be the Florida strain bass that were stocked last spring.

Goughnour is a member of the Gila County Roundtable that keeps tabs on Roosevelt Lake.

The Roundtable was founded more than a year ago by Gila County anglers concerned about the declining fishing conditions at Rosie.

Since its formation it has worked hand-in-hand with Arizona Game and Fish Department officials to remedy problems.

Learn Windows 10

Residents, who have always wanted to learn how to use Windows 10 but never had the opportunity, now have a golden chance to master the operating system.

Ray Baxter is hosting a computer training class for Microsoft Windows 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 19 in the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library activity room.

Topic will be “Should you update: Benefits of Windows 10 and how to use it.”

Registration is required and may be done at the library or by phone.

Students must bring their own laptop and power supply.

The fee is $10 and all money collected will be donated to the library computer maintenance fund. Snacks will be provided during the class. Call 928-4763678 for more information.

Thought for the week

“When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say, ‘Why me?’ say ‘Try me.’”

A tale of Teddy “Crazy” meant being willing to get up time after time and go back at the %$#@! bully until he either killed you or quit fighting.

It also meant picking up anything handy that evened things up. “Anything” being a stick, a brick, a rock, a two-by-four, or whatever was handiest. And so I learned early in life that if you hate fighting, the only way to avoid having to battle your way to school every day is to be willing to fight.

Crazy? Sure. But it’s true. It works for nations too!

I wouldn’t have bored you with all that, but I wanted you to know that PS-16 was a tough school.

In addition to bullies, of course, PS-16 had plenty of genuinely tough kids. The three toughest kids in the school were a string bean named Pepper; a fat kid named Hymie; and a walking, talking set of muscles by the

name of Frank. They hung out together, but they never picked on anyone. Why? Being genuinely tough they had nothing to prove.

But back to Teddy.

If Teddy hadn’t been handicapped he’d have been in high school, but with his twisted body, gnarled hands, slack jaw, and barely intelligible voice, he was a fixture in our K-8 playground.

There were two things Teddy loved: Any kind of attention from a kid and spinning his top.

He was very good with that old wooden top too. He’d wind up his string with gnarled hands and send it spinning faster than you could believe with a twisted, misshapen arm. And he’d be in seventh heaven if you stood still long enough for him to put an arm around your shoulder and call you “My fren!” poor guy.

After school one day just after a rainstorm, I spotted fat Hymie

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Out of the muck came Teddy’s old top.

Now think about that, Johnny!

What that said to me about the true character of people that rainy day I have never forgotten — and never will.

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If you’re thinking that the Staten Island that included PS-16, Teddy in the title to this col- was not an easy place to grow umn is a teddy bear or Teddy up, and, because I was not the Roosevelt, think again. It refers largest kid on the planet, growing up there taught me a to a timeless image fixed special lesson. My daily in my memory since my trek to school would days at Public School 16, your turn have been a nightmare Staten Island, N.Y., an if I hadn’t learned very image of a badly handicapped teenager. early that bullies only Teddy was not one of pick on you when they my classmates. In fact, know they aren’t going Teddy was nobody’s to get hurt. Once they classmate; he never find out that picking a attended school, poor fight with you is going Tom Garrett kid. But Teddy was to cost them something everyone’s friend, or at they go elsewhere. least he wanted to be, and he By seventh grade I had long succeeded in a way I would never since learned that lesson, and have thought possible. so had most of my friends. I tell It happened after school one you, Johnny, when you are a rainy day in 1941. To be honest, happy, friendly, easygoing kid it’s I’m not quite sure what I learned fun to overhear some fat faced that day, but whatever it is I’ve bully telling his cronies, “Don’t never forgotten it. mess with that Garrett kid! He’s Tompkinsville, the part of crazy!”

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Time for what you ask? It’s time to get your of Central Arizona pet to the vet for their semi-annual (or annual) exam. While there are many different opinions regarding how often your pets should see their ADOPTION veterinarian, the fact of the matter is if they OPTIONS haven’t seen them recently, it’s probably time for an exam. Fortunately, the Humane Society of Central Arizona received a grant from PetSmart Charities that allows us to cover annual exams. During a basic exam, the veterinarian will look over your pet and check their vitals, their coat, heart and lungs, eyes, nose, ears and mouth. A general exam for your pet is much like a general exam you receive from your doctor.

The grant also covers spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs.

Spaying and neutering can help prevent many health and behavioral issues such as: • Prevents pregnancy and the complications arising from pregnan­ cy and delivery.

• Eliminates the heat cycle — you won’t have to listen to the sounds of your female in heat, trying to get out and find a mate.

• Prevents unwelcome males from trying to seek out your female pet in heat.

• Reduces the urge to roam. This makes it less likely that you will lose your pet, which in turn makes your pet less likely to contract a disease, get in a fight, get injured, or become a victim to cruelty, poi­ son, or traffic.

• Eliminates discomfort, distress, or distraction due to hormones ... making your pet happier and more content.

• Reduces or eliminates the possibility of disease in the reproduc­ tive system.

• Reduces destructive behaviors associated with a male’s efforts to get out and find a mate.

• Eliminates testicular tumors and reduces prostate gland prob­ lems. In cats, neutering can stop or reduce marking behavior (territo­ rial spraying of urine).

Payson residents who live in area codes 85541 or 85547 can receive a voucher to cover the cost of an annual exam and/or spay/neuter surgery by bringing proof of residency (junk mail, electric bill, check book, etc. I.D.s are not accepted) to the shelter during business hours.

There are currently four veterinarians that accept vouchers plus our Mobile Clinic that offers surgeries every other month. Residents of other areas are not eligible for the Low Cost Voucher Program, but are eligible for low cost surgeries from our Mobile Clinic. For more infor­ mation on the low Cost Voucher Program or the Mobile Clinic, please contact us at 928-474-5590.

MAGGIE Maggie is a sweet girl who loves to lounge around. She is indeed a lap cat, but on her terms of course. Maggie is a diva who prefers to be the only one getting any attention in the home. She loves to play with kitty toys and is a pretty vocal girl when she wants attention. While she may be a little chubby, she has a heart of gold and will make an amazing companion.

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I am a young, energetic guy with lots of potential! I already know some basic commands like “sit.” So really, I am an open book If you’re looking for a young dog to bond with you, one that you can show the ropes, I’m your guy! I love to run and play in the yard. People, toys, dogs, doesn’t matter! My attention span is a bit...short.

There is just so much fun to be had. My favorite game is “chase.” I enjoy attention, and I’ll settle down after a while so we can enjoy some quiet Hobbes time. It helps if I have a long run or some play time first! I enjoy making new dog friends. As you might expect from a youngster, I can get on some dogs’ nerves. My ideal pals are young, energetic pups like me!

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C L U B S Tai Chi and Qigong

Tai Chi and Qigong classes are offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Rim Country Health, 807 W. Longhorn Rd., Payson.

The program is especially de­ signed for seniors 50 or older, but is beneficial for all ages. There is no charge. For details, call (928) 478-6032.

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treating first responders

Beyond Limits disability ministry Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street, will host the meeting for Beyond Limits this month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 8. A free meal and inspirational program is planned for all. Family members, caregivers and service providers are always welcome to participate.

Beyond Limits is an interdenom­ inational Christian group for adults with developmental disabilities.

The ministry is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. For ques­ tions or further information, call Mark or Jennie Smith at (928) 4688434.

Soroptimist celebrate Women’s History Month

Soroptimist is proud to support National Women’s History Month with a variety of upcoming activi­ ties. Congress designated March as National Women’s History Month on March 1, 1987. The local club’s plans for the month include: March 5 - Saturday of Service, distribution of cookies, brownies and such to first responders in Rim Country; 7 p.m., Payson High School Auditorium, Jimmy Travis in con­ cert - a family show, tickets $15 purchased in advance and $20 at the door, presented by Dueker Ranch March 8 - International Women’s Day March 23 - 5 p.m., Annual Awards Banquet, Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Hwy. 260, Payson; $20 per person, reservations requested; the event celebrates the non-profit groups that have worked with Soroptimist on the annual Radio-thon and includes the presentation of financial awards to “Live Your Dream” recipients If you are interested in Soroptimist and their work with women and girls, please contact Jean Oliver, (928) 474-6167 or jmoj­ mo60@yahoo.com

Radio Control car & truck group

All Rim area radio control (R/C) car and truck enthusiasts are invit­ ed to gather at 1 p.m. every Sunday on the north side of the warm-up arena at the Payson Event Center to meet fellow enthusiasts and try your skills and the ability of your rigs on one of several courses.

Most questions can be answered at the event, but for more details call (928) 978-2365.

Order of the Eastern Star

The Ponderosa Chapter #64 O.E.S. meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays at the Sy Harrison Masonic Lodge, 200 E. Rancho Rd., Payson.

All Eastern Star members are invited to attend. Master Masons and all ladies with any Masonic affiliation or family members in Freemasonry are encouraged to join the group.

In addition to the meetings, the ladies gather at 10 a.m. every Wednesday for a fun game of O.E.S.

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Members of Soroptimist will visit first responders Saturday, March 5 and present them with brownies, cookies and other baked goods in appreciation of their service as part of the group’s activities for National Women’s History Month.

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For more information, contact Marjorie Winemiller, secretary, at (928) 468-0790.

Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous meets from 2 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church, 507 W. Wade Lane, Payson.

There are no fees or dues.

Call the following members for more information: Denise, (928) 9783706; Mary Jo, (928) 978-4663; Ted, (928-) 951-3362; Alice at (602) 8280917 or (928) 478-4361.

TOPS in Pine The TOPS 412 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Pine group meets Tuesdays at the LDS chapel in Pine. Weigh-in is at 8:20 a.m., the meeting is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call Barbara at (928) 978-4750 or Charlotte at (928) 978-3640.

Democratic Women host climate change speaker Colonel Felicia French, U.S. Army, ret., will discuss climate change and the Paris Conference on Climate Change at a meeting of the

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Moose Lodge events

The Loyal Order of the Moose meetings are at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

The Women of the Moose meet at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month.

The lodge is open to members and their guests.

The Moose Lodge is located on E. Hwy. 260 in Star Valley. For more information, call (928) 474-6212.

Payson Tea Party

The Payson Tea Party will have its regular meetings at 6 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of the

We now offer a great price for a cut-down bathtub modification for handicapped or elderly people who find it hard to get in and out of a standard bathtub. In just one day your bathtub can be modified for easy access.

One Stop Automotive Shop also specializing in Diesel and After-market Diesel Products 3650 E. HWY 260 STAR VALLEY (928) 472-2277 OR (928) 474-9330

Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers The Payson Area Habitat for Humanity crew is refurbishing a four bedroom, two bathroom manu­ factured home for a deserving fam­ ily in need.

Help from volunteers is needed for the following: Scraping popcorn ceilings Taping seams for mudding Drywall finishing Painting.

However you can help, you will be making a difference in the future of a local family in need. Please contact Cindy at (928) 474-0330 to get signed up.

Work days are Mondays and Wednesdays and some Fridays.

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The Payson Womans Club, the oldest service club in Payson, holds general membership meetings at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Payson Womans Club building, 510 W. Main St. Member­ ship is open to local women ages 18 and up.

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Democratic Women of Rim Country in Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260, Payson, at noon, Tuesday, March 8. Come at 11:30 a.m. to order lunch and visit with friends. All are welcome. For more information, call Carol at (928) 468-1115.

The Payson Art League offers two programs at its meeting in March. Members of PAL invite Rim residents to join them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. The evening’s first program is by representatives from the Town of Payson’s planning department.

They will be discussing bringing more art to the community for the betterment of both residents and visitors.

A program by artist Shakey Walls follows.

Walls is a former Payson resi­ dent and member of the PAL. He has explored many different art forms for more than 60 years.

Walls will share the art he designs and how he takes his digital art to cover canvases and metal pieces.

He will also demonstrate how he makes his designs in Photoshop and adjunct programs.

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MERCHANDISE ANIMALS Dog Nail Clipping in the comfort and convenience of your home by Tracy. Local professional groomer of 24 years. $12.00 928-978-4959 DOG SITTING, HOME AWAY FROM HOME! 24-7 LOVING CARE In My Home, Yvonne: 928-468-2105

FIREWOOD

YARD SALES Yard Sale 1605 W Dalton Circle Payson Fri, Mar 4 and Sat, Mar 5.

8am-3pm Sofa, tables, lamps, household items, some tools, old sewing machines, yard items, clothes, coats

AUTOS/VEHICLES ATVS

FIREWOOD “BEST PRICES IN TOWN AND FRIENDLY SERVICE”

928-978-7384 or 928-978-5473 Firewood for Sale: Juniper & Oak $200.per cord, Split, Delivered, and Stacked! Nick 480-669-9756

FURNITURE California King bed box spring and mattress, headboard for sale, $150, 928-472-3150.

MISCELLANEOUS

2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 $9,995.

STK# FP1940C Call 928-474-8888

EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATIVE/ PROFESSIONAL Busy Real Estate Agent needs Assistant.

Must have excellent computer skills, good people skills, reference required.

Fax resume to (888) 983-8181

Alligator Juniper $240. Spit and Delivered Locally, 928-472-7077 if no answer, please leave message

Also BACKHOE SERVICE & YARD CLEANING Tree-Trimming, Brush Removal with Hauling Service

GENERAL

TRUCKS

2012 Can Am Commander 1000 XT Roof, 1/2 windshield, winch, Recent serv ice, 4100 Miles, All records & receipts, Asking $12,000. was $17,000.new 928-978-4692

BOATS 14’ Deep V Tracker Fishing Boat, 9.8 Nisson Electric Start, 2 Trolling Motors, Bass Seat, Fish Finder, Trailer w/Spair Tire, Boat Cover, Excellent Condition, $4500.

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CARS

Branch Manager Canyon State Credit Union needs a Branch Manager for our Payson location. In this role, you will ensure the branch exceeds service & sales expectations by maintaining a work environment which instills motivation, teamwork, & enterprising attitudes. Direct and oversee floor management activities ensuring an overall positive member experience. Min of 5 yrs Fin Institution experience, 2 yrs mgmt. experience. Knowledge of consumer lending and account opening/closing required. Send resume and cover letter to careers@canyonstatecu.org.

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2005 Ford Focus $4,955.

10ft, 20ft, 30ft. and 40ft.

Shipping Containters, Call 928-537-3257

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Personal Banker

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motorcycle leathers-2 full sets. $100 ea. 2 HD helmets w/headsets.$150 928-476-3003 THE BLIND DOCTOR Broken Blinds? Saggy Shades?

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

2006 Chrysler Grand Caravan, seats 7, good condition, runs great, well maintained. $2950/firm, no offers, senior owned, 928-363-1562 /480-277-2761 cell.

2007 Toyota Highlander AWD $10,987.

STK# FP1888B Call 928-474-8888

Canyon State Credit Union needs a Personal Banker for our Payson location. In this role, you will interview members to discuss overall financial position and assist in all aspects of new account opening and the lending process. Serve as Teller as needed. Min of 2 yrs cust service or cash handling experience. Knowledge of consumer lending and account opening/closing required. Send resume and cover letter to careers@canyonstatecu.org.

TOOLS 42 inch Kubota rotary tiller, 3 point hitch, PTO driven, w/operator’s manual. $800.obo Please call 928-595-0236 or 928-595-0435

YARD SALES/ AUCTIONS

Mobile RV & Trailer Repair!

Call Carl 928-951-3500

4X4S

Sat, Mar 5. 7:30 am to 2 pm Garage stuff, Office Chairs, Old Chimney Cupboard, Glass and Brass Stand, Singer Featherweight sewing machine table, Antiques, Dishes and Old Fruit Jars.

Stagecoach Pass off of Trailwood Drive

1111 S. Moonlight Drive (Star Valley), Fri. & Sat. March 4 & 5 from 8am to 4pm: Men’s Clothes, Electronics, DVD’s and Much More!

208 N. Tonto St. Rim Country Storage, Fri. & Sat. March 4 & 5 from 8am to 1pm: Several Units in the D Section: Huge Yard Sale: Furniture, Tools, Cookware, Game Table, Trampeline, Desk, Chairs, Beds, and Much More!

ID# 80468 5663 E. Horseshoe Way, Pine, AZ Fri. & Sat. March 4 & 5 from 9am to 5pm: Lots of Antiques and Furniture! 602-403-5800 BIG YARD SALE!! 613 W. Sherwood, Friday 3/4 and Saturday 3/5, 8am-2pm. Shop tools golf clubs, kitchenware, pick-up box and much more!

Human Resources 902 West Main, Payson, Arizona 85541

New Tires, rebuilt transfer case, new radio, 8,000 lb wench, heavy steel bumpers front and rear with hitch slides front and rear. 77,000 miles. Heber, AZ. $5300.00 OBO. 480-745-5689 kirbyl48@yahoo.com.

SUVS 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3 liter, V8, 2WD, flexfuel, 132k miles $14,500 KBB, great shape. Tanning bed, $500, 928-315-9339.

TRUCKS 2003 GMC 4x4 Sierra Extended Cab, Shortbed, Loaded, Beautiful 96,800 Miles, $7,900.OBO 928-474-9862 or 480-313-8776

P.O. Box 919, Payson, AZ 85547 (928) 472-5739 (928) 472-2013 – FAX download application at: www.pusd.k12.az.us

GENERAL Electrician wanted; Pay Depending on Experience, Call 928-474-8278 Please Leave Message Part-time (half-day Saturday’s) mini storage and U-Haul manager, energetic, self starter excellent marketing, computer, customer service/sales skills,call 928-978-2691.

ID #80356 2005 Ford F-150 FX-4, 4x4, 112K Miles, Very Clean, $13,500.

928-474-2017

Part-time position in an innovative Habilitation setting, providing training, supervision and therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities. Requirements: 21 yrs of age or older, AZ driver license, good driving record, must pass DPS fingerprint clearance. Dependable, experience helpful but training is provided.

Generous benefit package.

Bilingual encouraged.

Submit application/resume to: Horizon Human Services, 600 E. HWY 260 #8, Payson, AZ 85547, Fax 928-474-7094, email ines.tarango@hhwaz.org AA/EOE/M/F D/V

2007 Isuzu I-290 Pickup $9,759

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2008 GMC Canyon $13,398.

STK# RP0730C Call 928-474-8888

Order: 10080331 Growing retail business seeking a full-time professional Cust: -Rim Country Tractor Keywords: sales administrator sales administrator.

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directives from multiple sources, as well as good computer skills. This person will be responsible for managing incoming phone calls, greet walk-in customers, answer basic product questions, schedule customer appointments, assist the front office and accounting office in basic administrative tasks.

Applicants should have prior experience in a similar setting.

Pay is commensurate with work experience. Work hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F, please reply to this posting with a cover letter and resume to greg@theeddiegroup.com.

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Powell Place Senior Living is now hiring part time Caregivers and CNAs. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Must enjoy working with seniors. Apply online at enlivant.com, then call 928-474-6249.

SOLTERRA SENIOR LIVING AT WHITE MOUNTAINS Located in Lakeside, Az Currently hiring a FT Assisted Living Clinical Care Coordinator (LPN in good standing) Please Fax Resume: Attn: HR Dept 928-537-0765

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SUBWAY: Apply within, Bashas Shopping Center, 128 E. Hwy. 260. Energetic People. Come Join Our Crew!

PT/FT, Monthly Bonuses. $50.

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HOUSEKEEPING ETC. Cleaning Services, Regular Schedulled Cleanings, Organizing and Move-Outs!

Call Shari for a Quote!

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Don’s Handyman Home Repairs, Mobile Home Roofs, Backhoe Work, Drains, Driveway, Landscaping, Yardwork Tree Trimming, Hauling!

Senior Discount: 928-478-6139 JIMMY’S ALLTRADES Residential Repairs Since 1993 FREE ESTIMATES Plumbing, Electrical, Sun Screens, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Gutters Cleaned 928-474-6482 not licensed

The Payson Roundup is accepting applications for an experienced web press operator.

We are an award winning, twice weekly newspaper and produce products for a limited number of commercial printing customers.

We are looking for someone with experience in running 5 units of Goss Community, negative stripping, plate making and with a pride for quality.

Mechanical abilities and forklift experience are also desirable.

This is a fulltime position with a complete benefit package.

Payson is located in the heart of Mogollon Rim country where outdoor recreation, hunting and fishing abound.

Please send your resume to publisher@payson.com, OR Payson Roundup 708 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541.

Rewarding Food Service/Accommodation position at local Christian Camp. 20hrs plus/week.

928-478-4630 ext 305.

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 1975 Fleetwood located 705 E. Miller Lot-14 $10,000. 2Br/1Ba, New Refrig, New Stove, Screened In Porch, Large Lot, Call Ruth 623-340-6863 ID# 80311

MOBILES FOR SALE Foreclosures: 30 Homes, both New and PreOwned to Choose From, Free Delivery, Call Bronco Homes, 1-800-487-0712 REPOS: 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms, Starting from $9,989. Call Bronco Homes: 1-800-487-0712

RENTALS APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1 Bedroom Upstairs Apartment, Great Downtown Location, South Beeline $600.mo 928-474-8000.

Rim Country Guns 2Br/1Ba AC/Heat, All Electric, Washer/Dryer, down stairs, Smoking/Pets-No, $625.mo Call 928-474-8263 or 928-951-4237

Adult/Senior Living Studio and One Bedroom Apartments Starting at $615. with All Utilities Weekly Light Housekeeping Included Small Pet OK with Deposit Meal Service Available Call Angie M-F 8-5 928-474-1120 Apartments For Rent

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

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

Call Caroline 928-472-6055

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Pine-Strawberry, AZ FULL-TIME DISTRICT MANAGER for 3,200 customer district in the cool mountains of central Arizona at 6,000’ altitude. Under policy direction from the Board of Directors plan, direct, and oversee District programs, services, and resources in accordance with approved goals, policies, and directives. Compensation and benefits based on experience and qualifications. Respond with letter of interest, resume and compensation requirements by U.S. Mail to PO Box 134, Pine, AZ 85544 or by E-mail to rbrock@pswid.org. See full job description at www.pswid.org.

LAND FOR SALE

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120 S. Tonto St. Come live next to the BEST tenants in Payson!

Beautiful, Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments w/storage room Call Cindy for availability (928) 472-9238 or email tontooaksapts@yahoo.com

McDonald’s invites you to join our professional, friendly and dedicated team. McDonald’s is committed to outstanding customer service, people development and professional growth.

The McDonald’s Team offers Part-Time and Full Time employment with wages starting at $8.10 per hour.

Flexible hours, training, advancement opportunities, management development, employee retirement benefits, insurance, performance reviews and raises, and many other benefits. McDonald’s rewards outstanding performance.

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

To apply online visit www.mcarizona.com

Excellent Pine commercial location w/heavy traffic. Zoned TR, 6261 Hardscrabble, ADA-accessible, former Trident Winery. Available April 1, Robert (602) 463-5665.

MOVE IN SPECIAL: (Payson) Three Private offices, Reception/Training area, 1000sq.ft, Busy Beeline Hwy Location,View,Only,$750.mo.

Also Single offices Avail. $225.mo 928-468-1365 Office or Retail Space Lowest Rates In Payson Private Bath,500 sq.ft.

On Upgraded Remodeled Units, 1 Month Rent Free 602-616-3558

CONDOMINIUMS 2Br/2Ba Town-House, $875.p/m, Smoking-No, Across from Green Valley Lake, Contact Virginia, 623-780-1394 or Cell 602-615-5142

HOMES FOR RENT

Hikers, Explorers, Geologists.

47.5AC land w/rocky ridge, pasture, secluded Valley, Apache County between Snowflake and Concho AZ. low taxes, $32K, 928-445-1132.

Order: 10079403 Cust: -Gila County Personnel art#: 20127705 Class: General Size: 2.00 X 2.00

One Acre Horse Property in Town 2Br/1Ba-Den,Restored Home on Private Acre, Central Heating, Cooling, FP, Laundry, Fenced Yard,Stable $1250.mo 928-288-2440

MOBILE/RV SPACES

1Br/1Ba $600.pm,Fenced Yard, Includes Water/Trash/Sewer, 110 E. Aero, All Electric.

Please leave mesage we will return call:928-978-2435 or 928-970-0634 OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 11-4pm 685 W. Detroit Dr, 2 BR/1 BA, Stunning Cabin Remodel, Large Lot. Website: lovepayson.com $159,000. 928-478-1553

HORSE PROPERTY FOR RENT

Kachina Doll Trailer Park Three Trailers; All 1Br/1Ba, $485 to $525.mo.

Two Mobiles:1Br/1Ba, $570.to $735.mo. w/Lease, Call 928-951-6137 or 928-474-0791

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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Cosmetologist Hair Stylist Booth Rentals are now avail at Merlinda’s Hair Salon Call 928-468-2003

Landscaping, Lot Cleaning, Tree Trimming, Raking and Hauling.

Reasonable Rates, Small and Large Jobs, Call Don 928-478-6139

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LEGAL NOTICES 16057: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/3016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-40863 Baca Title No: 21504248 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 09/16/1996 as Document No. 96-014990 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on April 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501, and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811). The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: Lot 24, Block 8, HAYDEN TOWNSITE, according to Map No. 170, records of Gila County, Arizona; Except all minerals and mineral rights as reserved in deed recorded in Docket 48, Page 168, records of Gila County, Arizona. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 189 Second Street 231 E 2nd Avenue Hayden, AZ 85235 Tax Parcel No.: 101-09-031 0 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $22,750.00 Original Trustor: Roberto L. Baca and Sarah C. Baca, AKA Sarah S. Baca, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship 920 8th Street, Safford, AZ 85546 Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Care of / Servicer Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. One Home Campus Des Moines, IA 50328 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4561066 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016, 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016 16058: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-05570 Grasso Notice is hereby given that Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, as trustee (or successor trustee, or substituted trustee), pursuant to the Deed of

LEGAL NOTICES Trust which had an original balance of $48,001.00 executed by Barbara E Grasso, an unmarried woman as to an undivided 50% interest and William F. Buck IV, an unmarried man as to an undivided 50%, 8909 W Wild Turkey Ln Strawberry, AZ 85544 , dated October 22, 2007 and recorded October 30, 2007, as Instrument No./Docket-Page 2007-018264 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 29, 2016 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: Lot 196 of Strawberry View Three, according to the Plat of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 449. Interest, as tenants in common The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 8909 W Wild Turkey Ln Strawberry, AZ 85544. Tax Parcel No.: 301-55-088. 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 B e n e f i c i a r y : Sp r i n g l e a f Finance/f/k/a American Equity; Care of/Servicer: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3217 S Decker Lake Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84119; Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road #300 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6000.

Dated: 01/29/2016 /S/Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, Trustee/Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, and is qualified to act as Successor Trustee per ARS Section 33-803 (A) 2, as a member of the Arizona State Bar. STATE OF ARIZONA, County of Maricopa. This instrument was acknowledged before me on 01/29/2016, by LEONARD J. MCDONALD, Attorney at Law, as Trustee/Successor Trustee. /S/Judy Quick, Notary Public Commission expiration is 04/20/2017. NOTICE: This proceeding is an effort to collect a debt on behalf of the beneficiary under the referenced Deed of Trust. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Unless the loan is reinstated, this Trustee’s Sale proceedings will result in foreclosure of the subject property. A-4561307 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016, 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016 16059: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 124770 Title No. 150308190 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust recorded on 02/28/2007 in Instrument No. 2007-003324, Book xx, Page xx, records of Gila County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501 on 04/28/2016 at 11:00 AM. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS Secured property is legally described as: LOT 106, OF EAST VERDE PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP(S) NO. 144 PURPORTED STREET ADDRESS: 238 Chelsea Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S): 302-31-107 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE: $152,000.00 Name and Address of Beneficiary: The

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LEGAL NOTICES Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5 8742 Lucent Blvd, Ste 300 Highlands Ranch, CO 85374 Name and Address of Original Trustor: Joseph G. Williams 238 Chelsea Drive Payson, AZ 85541 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 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. Name and Address of Trustee: Christina Harper, Esq. 301 E. Bethany Home Road, #A-227 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Telephone: (877) 914-3498 Sales Line: (714) 730-2727 Dated: January 26, 2016 Christina Harper, Attorney at Law Successor Trustee The Successor Trustee herein qualifies as Trustee of the Trust Deed in the Trustee’s capacity as a member of the Arizona State Bar as required by A.R.S Section 33-803(a)(2). The Trustee’s regulator is the Arizona State Bar. A-4561127 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016, 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016 16062: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2016; TS No. AZ07000387-15-1 APN 207-09-011 TO No. 150313028-AZ-DMO 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 December 4, 2006 and recorded on December 19, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-021255 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Gila County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501 on April 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM on said day.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5475 S RANDALL AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 THE LAND REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILA, STATE OF ARIZONA, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF TWO HUNDRED FEET IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF LAND:LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 4, GLOBE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 81, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. APN: 207-09-011 Original Principal Balance $180,000.00 Name and Address of original Trustor WARREN CLARE WAMPOLE AND TONI A. WAMPOLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP 5475 S

LEGAL NOTICES RANDALL AVENUE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of the Beneficiary CIT Bank, N.A., formerly known as OneWest Bank N.A., formerly known as OneWest Bank, FSB c/o Financial Freedom, a division of CIT Bank, N.A. 2900 ESPERANZA CROSSING AUSTIN, TX 78758 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 20, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Amanda Alcantara, 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.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic at 702-659-7766. Order no.

AZ16-000149-1, Pub Dates, 02/12/2016, 02/19/2106, 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016.

16064: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/13/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-694369-JP Order No. : 150303256-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/23/2010 and recorded 3/25/2010 as Instrument 2010-003338 , and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/19/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-001567 in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 4/18/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 77, PAYSON NORTH UNIT FOUR A, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 479, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA Purported Street Address: 1309 N WILLIAM TELL CIRCLE, PAYSON, AZ 85541-3848 Tax Parcel Number: 302-69-077A Original Principal Balance: $151,470.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Order: 10080448 Cust: -Gila County Development Depart Keywords: Fraser art#: 20133093 Class: Public Notices Size: 3.00 X 4.00

LEGAL NOTICES C/O Bank of America, N.A. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): GUNTHER W SCHAEFFER AND ELIZABETH A SCHAEFFER, HUSBAND AND WIFE 550 MARINA PARKWAY, SUITE E2 PMB 47, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916.939.0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-694369-JP The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-694369-JP Dated: 1/12/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Maria Albarran Diaz, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/12/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Maria Albarran Diaz, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm.

Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0101559 2/19/2016 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 16067: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2016; TS/File 126392.10243 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 recorded on OCTOBER 4, 2006, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2006-017090 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER,

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on APRIL 11, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: Lot 37, TERRA MADRE, according to Map No. 550, records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Property Address: 202 S. VENDETTA DR., YOUNG, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 305-40-037. Original Principal Balance: $125,550.00 Original Beneficiary: BAR X RANCH CONSERVATORY INC., an Arizona corporation, P.O. BOX 5455, GOODYEAR, AZ 85326. Current Beneficiary: MISSION A. RANCH, INC., P.O. BOX 5455, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338.

Original/Current Trustor: MICHAEL S. AZRAK and SUSAN L. AZRAK, 3370 N. HAYDEN RD. #123 PMB768, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $117,116.11 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: JANUARY 4, 2016. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation.

580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent.

Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on January 7, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

16069: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/15/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-694474-JP Order No. : 150304016-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/27/1998 and recorded 7/30/1998 as Instrument 1998 11657 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona .

Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 4/20/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 200 FEET LYING IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOTS 8 AND 9 AND THE EAST 25 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 26, OF CENTRAL HEIGHTS TOWNSITE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 52.

Purported Street Address: 5657 GLOBE CANYON, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-08-250 Original Principal Balance: $69,950.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. C/O Bank of America, N.A. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): WILLIAM CULPEPPER AND VIRGINIA CULPEPPER, HUSBAND AND WIFE 5657 GLOBE CANYON, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916.939.0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-694474-JP The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report

LEGAL NOTICES agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-694474-JP Dated: 1/14/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Maria Albarran Diaz, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/14/2016 before me, Kristen Marie Smith a notary public, personally appeared Maria Albarran Diaz, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Kristen Marie Smith Commission No. 1997813 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm.

Expires 11/11/2016 IDSPub #0101791 2/19/2016 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 16070: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2016; NOTICE OF CONTINUED INITIAL/ PUBLICATION HEARING ON DEPENDENCY PETITION NO. JD 201600003 Honorable Timothy M. Wright IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA In the matter of: JAMES DIAMOND d.o.b. 01-18-1999 NATHAN SCOTT DIAMOND d.o.b. 01-06-2006 Person(s) under 18 years of age.

TO: SHARON LOUISE HESKETT aka DIAMOND, BEAU LOOTANS and JOHN DOE, a fictitious name, parents and/or guardians of the above-named children.

1. The Department of Child Safety, (DCS or the Department), by and through undersigned counsel, has filed a Dependency Petition pursuant to Title 8, of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Rules 4.1 and 4.2 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure; and Rule 48(D) of the Arizona Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court.

2. The Court has set a continued initial/publication hearing on the 5th day of May 2016, at 10:30 a.m., at the Gila County Superior Court, 714 S. Beeline Hwy., #104, Payson, AZ 85541, before Honorable Timothy M. Wright for the purpose of determining whether any parent or guardian named herein is contesting the allegations in the Petition.

3. You and your children are entitled to have an attorney present at the hearing. You may hire your own attorney or, if you cannot afford an attorney and want to be represented by an attorney, one may be appointed by the Court.

4. You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding.

You are advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, pretrial conference, status conference, or dependency adjudication, without good cause shown, may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the Petition. In addition, if you fail to appear, without good cause, the hearing may go forward in your absence and may result in an adjudication of dependency, termination of your parental rights or the establishment of a permanent guardianship based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court, as well as an order of paternity, custody, or change of custody in a consolidated family law matter and an order for child support if paternity has been established.

5. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Dependency Petition, Notice of Hearing, and Temporary Order by submitting a written request to: TRACEY L. HEINRICK, Office of the Attorney General, 120 W. 1st Ave., 2nd Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210-1312. The assigned case manager is Sheena Walter and may be reached by telephone at 928.468.9804.

6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three (3) working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling 928.474.3978.

LEGAL NOTICES 7. You have the right to make a request or motion prior to any hearing that the hearing be closed to the public.

DATED this __ day of February 2016.

MARK BRNOVICH Attorney General TRACEY L. HEINRICK Assistant Attorney General 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/16 CNS-2846192# 16071: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; TS/File 201848T.10222 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 recorded on NOVEMBER 19, 2002, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2002-018198 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on APRIL 15, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: The surface and the ground to a depth of 40 feet lying immediately beneath the surface of the following described property: Lots 609, 611, 613 and 615, Block 32 of ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF MIAMI, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 24. Purported Property Address: 617 W. LIVE OAK T., MIAMI, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 206-19-146. Original Principal Balance: $40,000.00 Original Beneficiary: SCHWARZ LUMBER COMPANY, an Arizona corporation, 1130 N. WHEATFIELDS RD., GLOBE, AZ 85501. Current Beneficiary: DOROTHY A. BYRNE and WILLIAM A. BYRNE and KENNETH M. BYRNE and BART R. BYRNE, 1130 N. WHEATFIELDS RD., GLOBE, AZ 85501.

Original/Current Trustor: HOWARD M. POOL and GLORIA G. POOL, 356 W. ROMA AVE., PHOENIX, AZ 85013. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $11,477.48 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: NOVEMBER 13, 2015. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary.

Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on January 13, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

16072: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #16-00373 Carrasco Title No: 21600330 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 06/04/2004 as Document No. 2004-008856 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WELL OCCUR at public auction on May 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33811).

The sale shall convey all

LEGAL NOTICES 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 14, SUNSET DRIVE, according to Map No. 94, records of Gila County, Arizona. EXCEPT the following described portion: COMMENCING at the South end of the lot line between Lots 13 and 14; THENCE run Northerly 35.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE continuing on the same line, running 65.86 to the intersection of the lot line between Lots 12 and 13; THENCE turn 112° 29’ 00” Westerly and run a distance of 8.13 feet along the lot line between Lots 12 and 14; THENCE turn 61° 18’ 00” Southerly and run a distance of 69.38 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 725 Sunset Drive Globe, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel No.: 208-05-384B 9 The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable. Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $119,190.00 Original Trustor: Victor V Carrasco and Lupe B Carrasco, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship 725 Sunset Drive, Globe, AZ 85501 Current Beneficiary: CitiMortgage, Inc. Care of / Servicer CitiMortgage, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive 0’Fallon, MO 63368-2240 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4563293 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016, 03/11/2016, 03/18/2016 16074: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/22/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-699754-BF Order No. : 14-118332 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/29/2011 and recorded 5/4/2011 as Instrument 2011-005180 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 4/26/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: PARCEL NO 1: THE SURFACE AND THE GROUND TO A DEPTH OF 100 FEET LYING IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 5, BLOCK 4, OF DOC BUTLER ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA, RECORDED IN MAP NO. 123. PARCEL NO. 2: THAT PORTION OF ABANDONED ALLEWAY ABANDONED BY RESOLUTION NO. 89-13 RECORDED JANUARY 11, 1989 IN DOCKET 756, PAGE 393 AND DEEDED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED JANUARY 11, 1989 IN DOCKET 756, PAGE 401, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTHEASTERLY 7.50 FEET OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 4, DOC BUTLER ESTATES GILA COUNTY RECORD MAP NO. 123 ADJOINING LOT NO. 5, COUNTY OF GILA, STATE OF ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 5752 S MCKINNEY AVE, GLOBE, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel Number: 207-09-129A Original Principal Balance: $54,342.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017

LEGAL NOTICES Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): SANDRA E. TRAMPP, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN PO BOX 944, CLAYPOOL, AZ 85532 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-16-699754-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-16-699754-BF Dated: 1/21/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Martha Sanchez, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/21/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Martha Sanchez, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0102187 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 3/18/2016 16075: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/22/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-696658-CL Order No. : 150324606-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/2/2012 and recorded 7/12/2012 as Instrument 2012-008687 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona .

Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 4/25/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: LOT 36, PARK PAYSON PINES, ACCORDING TO MAP NO. 472, RECORDS OF GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA. Purported Street Address: 604 EAST LORENE STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 304-43-036 Original Principal Balance: $128,571.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): EDWIN D. WORTHLEY, AN UNMARRIED MAN 604 EAST LORENE STREET, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-15-696658-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S.

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LEGAL NOTICES §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-696658-CL Dated: 1/19/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: John Pascual, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/19/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared John Pascual, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm.

Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0102180 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 3/18/2016 16076: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/22/2016 TS No. : AZ-16-699257-BF Order No. : 733-1600023-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/17/2011 and recorded 11/22/2011 as Instrument 2011-012850 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona .

Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 4/25/2016 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: Lot 5, Payson Ranchos, according to Map No. 167, Records of Gila County, Arizona. Purported Street Address: 305 WEST SADDLE LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-36-005 Original Principal Balance: $75,048.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, NA C/O WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines, IA 50328 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): Doris L Cheney, an unmarried woman 305 W SADDLE LANE, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 888-988-6736 Login to: Salestrack.tdsf.com AZ-16-699257-BF The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a nega-

LEGAL NOTICES tive credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-16-699257-BF Dated: 1/20/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: Martha Sanchez, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/20/2016 before me, Courtney Patania a notary public, personally appeared Martha Sanchez, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Courtney Patania Commission No. 2044156 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/1/2017 IDSPub #0102182 2/26/2016 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 3/18/2016 16080: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #15-06152 Henson Title No: 733-1501991-70 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 08/24/2005 as Document No. 2005-015397 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on May 13,2016 at 11:00 am at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501 and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33-811).

The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and more fully described as: The North half of lot 3, Country Club Estates, according to map no.

204, records of Gila County, Arizona The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 702 South Country Club Lane Payson, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel No.: 304-11-003B The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable.

Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $296,250.00 Original Trustor: Christopher A. Henson and Holly Henson, Husband and Wife 702 South Country Club Lane, Payson, Arizona 85541 Current Beneficiary: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust

LEGAL NOTICES 2005-AA9 Care of / Servicer Nationstar Mortgage LLC 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd CoppelLTX 75019 Current Trustee: Leonard J. McDonald 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 700 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 255-6035 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee, is regulated by an qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar A-4562947 02/26/2016, 03/04/2016, 03/11/2016, 03/18/2016 16081: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2016; Notice of Trustee’s Sale Recorded on: 1/27/2016 TS No. : AZ-15-697441-CL Order No. : 150331399-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/21/2007 and recorded 12/26/2007 as Instrument 2007-020831 , in the office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona . Notice! If you believe there is a defense to the trustee sale or if you have an objection to the trustee sale, you must file an action and obtain a court order pursuant to rule 65, Arizona rules of civil procedure, stopping the sale no later than 5:00 p.m. mountain standard time of the last business day before the scheduled date of the sale, or you may have waived any defenses or objections to the sale. Unless you obtain an order, the sale will be final and will occur at public auction to the highest bidder: Sale Date and Time: 5/2/2016 at 11:00AM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, located at 1400 E. Ash, Globe, AZ 85501 Legal Description: THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST 360 FEET OF THE PART OF HOMESTEAD ENTRY SURVEY NO. 577, DESCRIBED AS FOLLLOWS: PART OF H.E.S. NO. 577 BEGINNING AT CORNER NO.3; THENCE NORTH 33º45’ EAST ALONG A LINE BETWEEN CORNERS NO. 3 AND 2, 495 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CORNER NO. 1; THENCE NORTH 33º45’ EAST, ALONG SAME LINE 165 FEET TO CORNER NO.2; THENCE NOTTH 55º48’ WEST 660 FEET TO CORNER NO.3; THENCE SOUTH 33º45’ WEST 165 FEET TO CORNER NO.4; THENCE SOUTH 55º48’ EAST 660 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE NORTH 15 FEET; AND EXCEPT THE WEST 20 FEET OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF. Purported Street Address: 8178 W DUKES RD, PAYSON, AZ 85541 Tax Parcel Number: 302-34-016J Original Principal Balance: $92,800.00 Name and Address of Current Beneficiary: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association C/O JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. 3415 Vision Dr Columbus, OH 43219 Name(s) and Address(s) of Original Trustor(s): MARYBETH G. EVANS AND, DAVID E. EVANS, HUSBAND AND WIFE 2032 W ROCKWELL DRIVE, CHANDLER, AZ 85224 Name and Address of Trustee/Agent: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: ( 866 ) 645-7711 Sales Line: 916.939.0772 Login to: www.nationwideposting.com AZ-15-697441-CL The successor trustee qualifies to act as a trustee under A.R.S. §33-803(A)(1) in its capacity as a licensed Arizona escrow agent regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . TS No.: AZ-15-697441-CL Dated: 1/26/2016 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION By: John Pascual, Assistant Secretary A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California County of: San Diego On 1/26/2016 before me, Janeth Salas Aguilar a notary public, personally appeared John Pascual, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be

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LEGAL NOTICES the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument . I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WIT NESS my hand and official seal. Signature Janeth Salas Aguilar Commission No. 1997798 NOTARY PUBLIC - California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 11/11/2016 IDSPub #0102445 3/4/2016 3/11/2016 3/18/2016 3/25/2016 16083: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; TS/File 04220199.10245 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 recorded on DECEMBER 5, 2014, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2014-011364 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on APRIL 21, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: The surface and ground to a depth of 40 feet immediately beneath the surface of that parcel of land situated in Sulphide No. 2, Patented Mining Claim, Mineral Survey No. 3254, in Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 14 East, of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: To find the True Point of Beginning start at Corner No. 4 of said Sulphide No. 2 Claim; THENCE South 76°18’ East, a distance of 217.04 feet; THENCE South 39°47’ West, a distance of 63.48 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 60°41’30” West, a distance of 300.00 feet; THENCE South 29°18’30” East, a distance of 100.00 feet; THENCE North 60°41’30” East, a distance of 300.00 feet; THENCE North 29°18’30” West, a distance of 100.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Purported Property Address: 1741 STURGEON DR., MIAMI, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 204-14-010. Original Principal Balance: $76,000.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: KATHERINE A. EATON, Trustee of the KATHERINE A. EATON SURVIVOR’S TRUST dated June 16, 1995, 3317 N. MONTE VISTA DR., FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004.

Original/Current Trustor: ALBERT J. SAENZ and JOY L. POWELL, P.O. BOX 2312, CLAYPOOL, AZ 85532. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $74,267.91 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: JANUARY 4, 2016. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. 580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary.

Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent. Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on January 19, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

16084: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016; TS/File 04220083.10248 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 recorded on MAY 30, 2014, in INSTRUMENT NO. 2014-005200 in the Office of the County Recorder of GILA County, Arizona - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION

LEGAL NOTICES AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF PIONEER TITLE AGENCY, INC., 421 S. BEELINE HWY, PAYSON, ARIZONA on APRIL 19, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. of said day: That portion of Block 30, GLOBE TOWNSITE, according to Map NO. 63, records of Gila County, Arizona. BEGINNING at a point in Block No. 30, GLOBE TOWNSITE, Gila County, Arizona, on the East line of High Street 345.21 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Block No. 30; THENCE South along the East line of High Street 56 feet; THENCE Easterly , along the line of the Lot sold to W.H. Childress 112.6 feet; THENCE Northerly 51 feet; THENCE Westerly parallel with Ash Street 112.5 to the Place of Beginning. Purported Property Address: 553 S. HIGH ST., GLOBE, AZ. Tax Parcel Number: 208-02-170. Original Principal Balance: $65,500.00 Original/Current Beneficiary: HELEN G. KOWALZYK, 7813 S. HOPI AVE., GLOBE, AZ 85501.

Original/Current Trustor: JARED A. WARREN, 553 S. HIGH ST., GLOBE, AZ 85501. Said Trustee’s Sale will be held without covenant or warranty express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of $60,962.86 plus monies due as provided under the terms of said Deed of Trust, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: JANUARY 7, 2016. Current Trustee: Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation.

580 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. (520) 458-3500 Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation, as Trustee. By: /s/ Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary. Manner of Trustee Qualification: Escrow Agent.

Name of Regulating Agency: Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on January 15, 2016, by Shannon E. Copp, Assistant Secretary of Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., an Arizona corporation. By: /s/ Erin C. Klabough, Notary Public. My Commission Expires: January 7, 2018.

16085: 3/1, 3/4/2016 NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord’s lien: Mobile Home Make: HENSLEE Body Style: 12 X 60 MH Model Year: 1968 VIN: 6016430X11 Date and Time of Sale: 3/11/16 10:00:00 AM Location of Sale: Space No. 57A ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE 1421 S. MONTEREY DR. GLOBE, AZ 85501 Name of landlord: ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $1,645.00 as of March 11, 2016 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: August 28, 2006

LEGAL NOTICES Name(s) of Tenant(s): MC MURTRY ENTERPRISES, LLC Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale.

The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. §33-1023.

The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. §33-1023. ALHAMBRA MOBILE HOME PARK & STORAGE By: /s/illegible Park Manager Dated: February 23, 2016 3/1, 3/4/16 CNS-2850133# 16086: 2/26, 3/1, 3/4/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: ROBLES CLEANING COMPANY, LLC File No. L-2065844-1 II. The address of the known place of business is: 308 E. Zurick Dr., Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Corporation Service Company, 2338 W. Royal Palm Road, Suite J, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: PAOLA A ROBLES, 308 E. Zurich Dr., Payson, AZ 85541.

16087: 2/26, 3/1, 3/4/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: RIM COUNTRY ROUGH SAWN LLC File No. l-2067767-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 120 W. Mt. Ord Circle, Payson, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Juliet Orris, 120 W. Mt. Ord Circle, Payson, AZ 85541.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Seth Orris, (x) member, 120 W. Mt. Ord Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Juliet Orris, (x) member, 120 W. Mt. Ord Circle, Payson, AZ 85541; Jered White, (x) member, PO Box 2358, Payson, AZ 85547.

16089: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2016; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File ID. #16-00324 Kinnard Title No: 160022269-AZ-VOO The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain trust deed recorded on 02/05/2008 as Document No. 2008-001594 Gila County, AZ. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction on May 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, AZ 85501. and the property will be sold by the Trustee to the highest bidder for cash (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States and acceptable to the Trustee, payable in accordance with ARS 33811).

The sale shall convey all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said

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LEGAL NOTICES County and State and more fully described as: Parcel No. 1: That certain piece or parcel of land lying in and being a portion of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 27, Township 1 North, Range 15 1/2 East, of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Gila County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of Lot 22, of El Mirador subdivision, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Gila County, Arizona, recorded in Map No. 390; THENCE North 14 degrees, 11 minutes, 10 seconds East, a distance 82.82 feet THENCE North 57 degrees, 14 minutes, 30 seconds West, a distance of 68.24 feet THENCE South 70 degrees, 42 minutes West, a distance of 36.22 feet; THENCE South 19 degrees, 47 minutes, 40 seconds West, a distance 84.97 feet; THENCE South 75 degrees, 49 minutes, East, along the Northerly boundary line of said Lot 22, El Mirador Subdivision, a distance of 103.20 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT a one-half interest in and to all minerals and oil as particularly set forth in and reserved in instrument recorded September 28, 1938 in Book 52 of Deeds, Page 549. Parcel No. 2: An easement for ingress and egress purposes, described as follows: BEGINNING at the Southeast corner of the herein described parcel of land, which corner is common with the Northeast corner of said Lot 22 El Mirador Subdivision; THENCE South 76 degrees, 21 minutes East, a distance of 30.00 feet; THENCE North 05 Degrees, 47 minutes, 15 seconds West, a distance of 87.82 feet the Northeast corner of the herein described parcel of land; THENCE South 14 degrees, 11 minutes, 10 seconds West, a distance of 82.82 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING The street address/location of the real property described above is purported to be: 797 East Senita Drive Globe, AZ 85501 Tax Parcel No.: 205-18-036E The undersigned Trustee, Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law, disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The beneficiary under the aforementioned Deed of Trust has accelerated the Note secured thereby and has declared the entire unpaid principal balance, as well as any and all other amounts due in connection with said Note and/or Deed of Trust, immediately due and payable.

Said sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as proved in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Original Principal Balance: $118,750.00 Original Trustor: Lamar O. Kinnard and Verna Lou Kinnard, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship 797 East Senita Drive, Globe, Arizona 85501 Current Beneficiary: PennyMac Loan Services LLC Care of / Servicer PennyMac Loan Services LLC 6101 Condor Drive, Suite 200 Moorpark, CA 93021 Current Beneficiary: PennyMac Loan Services LLC Care of / Servicer PennyMac Loan Services LLC 6101 Condor Drive, Suite 200 Moorpark, CA 93021 Leonard J. McDonald, Attorney at Law Trustee/Successor Trustee/ is regulated by and qualified per ARS Section 33-803 (A)2 as a member of The Arizona State Bar. A-4563290 03/04/2016, 03/11/2016, 03/18/2016, 03/25/2016

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LEGAL NOTICES 16090: 3/1, 3/4, 3/8/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR 1.

Name: HARPER WELDING & EXCAVATION, LLC L20648914 2.

The address of the known place of business is: 111 W. Cedar Lane Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 3.

The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael J. Harper Harper Law Offices, PC 111 W. Cedar Lane Suite C Payson, AZ 85541 4.

Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager. The name and address of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company is: Wrigley G. Harper 202 W. Standage Drive Payson, AZ 85541 [X] member [ ] manager Steven M. Kamp 296 W. Standage Drive Payson, AZ 85541 [X] member [X] manager 16095: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2016 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GILA REGARDING THE ESTATE OF: RONALD C. DESPARS NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1.

ROBERT DESPARS, has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate on February 11, 2016.

2.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claim within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice of the claims will be forever barred.

3.

Claims must be presented by mailing ROBERT DESPARS, 13388 Via Stephen, Poway, CA 92064.

DATE: 03/01/2016 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: /s/ Karen Crabtree 16096: 3/4, 3/8, 3/11/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: TAYLOR MAID CLEANING SERVICES, LLC File No. L-2070527-9 II. The address of the known place of business is: 616 N. Mountain View Road, Star Valley, AZ 85541.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Yvonne Phyllis Alvarez, 616 N. Mountain View Road, Star Valley, AZ 85541.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Yvonne Phyllis Alvarez, (x) member, 616 N. Mountain View Road, Star Valley, AZ 85541; Haileigh Taylor Alvarez, 616 N. Mountain View Road, Star Valley, AZ 85541.

16097: 3/4, 3/8, 3/11/2016 NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: SRMH CONSULTING, LLC File No. L-2068989-7.

II. The address of the known place of business is: 3701 Hopi Lane, Pine, AZ 85544.

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Suzan Miller Hoover, 3701 Hopi Lane, Pine, AZ 85544.

(A) Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Suzan Miller Hoover, 3701 Hopi Lane, Pine, AZ 85544.

Payson Roundup SPORTS Friday, March 4, 2016

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Softball team off to a rough start From page 1B Jewel Johnson, also a senior, was 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Following the season opening win, Payson returned to action March 1 on PHS diamond against a very good Estrella Foothills team that traditionally plays deep into the state tournament.

Coach Curtis Johnson called Estrella “a much more competitive opponent� than Higley.

Paulson started for Payson and pitched well enough to earn a win had a less-than-perfect defense held up.

In 5 1/3 innings, Paulson struck out five and walked only one.

Smith relieved and hurled the final 1 2/3 innings, striking out three and walking two.

Offensively, Johnson was 2-for-3 with three RBIs and Smith went 1-for-2.

Bauer scored two runs and was 1-for-2.

Following the two games, Curtis Johnson said the team “has performed just as we expected early in the season ... the team defense needs to improve and we need more consistent hitting by the team as a whole.�

The coach then cited Bauer and Johnson for leading the team at the plate. Paulson and Smith drew the coach’s praise for “doing a good job pitching.�

Shoulder injuries have sidelined seniors Arissa Paulson and Anilese Hayes until mid or late April.

Just last week, the pair were named to the azcentral sports “Preseason All-Arizona Softball Team.� They effectively competed against players from all school size classifications, Division I to Division V — a lofty honor, indeed.

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are selected to an All-Arizona team. Honorees usually come from the big-city schools with student bodies that number in the thousands.

Hayes was chosen as an infielder and Paulson as a utility player.

The presence of the talented pair probably also played a role in Payson High earning a No. 9 spot in azcentral’s “High School Softball Super 10� rankings.

In ranking PHS among the top 10, reporter Richard Obert penned, “This Division III power features two of the state’s top players at any level — Arissa Paulson and Anilese Hayes.�

Baseball tournament From page 1B walked four, which would be his normal outing — but he gave up only on earned run. He was very tough.�

Beeler, however, wasn’t credited with the win, it went instead to reliever Ryan Ricke who pitched the final one and 2/3 innings.

In the loss to McClintock, Estrada jacked the game’s first pitch out of the ballpark, Nate McMullen singled and Sarnowski drove him in with a two-run home run to give the Horns a 3-0 lead. In all, the Horns had five hits in the first inning.

But like Porky Pig ended his cartoon features, “Th-th-thThat’s all folks.�

Payson did not get another hit until the seventh inning and failed to score any additional runs while the Chargers were grinding out a workman-like win. “Our bats just disappeared, as did our defense,� said Young. “McClintock pretty much did everything right — not walking guys and making every play in the field.�

On the hill for PHS, Ricke started and pitched four innings giving up five runs, three of which were earned.

In the 3-3 tie against the Eagles, Efrain Amaya hurled a game worthy of a win rather than a draw.

In seven full innings on the hill, he didn’t walk a batter and gave up just five hits. “He kept the ball down and challenged hitters all day,� praised Young.

His downfall however was a leaky defense that allowed the Eagles to score unearned runs.

In the tie, Payson trailed 3-0 entering the sixth inning, but Estrada’s three-run home run tied the game.

Estrada finished 2-for-4, Sarnowski was 2-for-3 and Shad McNeeley 3-for-3.

The tournament opener against the Eagles seemed early on to be an easy Payson win as the Horns scored nine runs in the first four innings. “Then things went downhill,� lamented Young. “It was disappointing to walk away with a tie after leading 9-2.�

Hunter Paul started the game and went three innings allowing two runs.

Ricke pitched a scoreless inning in relief.

Carl Adcock, Jason Daniels, Amaya and Estrada all had multiple hits in the tie.

Against Estrella Foothills

Following the tournament, the Longhorns returned to action March 1 with a gutsy 5-1 win over a very good Estrella Foothills team.

Playing at Estrella Foothills, the Longhorns took a 3-0 lead in the fifth and tacked on two more runs in the sixth.

FH scored its lone run in the bottom of the sixth.

The Horns outhit the Wolves 9-7.

Payson returns to action at 5 p.m. March 8 against the visiting Snowflake Lobos.

For about as long as anyone can remember, a fire burns bright in the bellies of Payson athletes when they square off against the rival Lobos.

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