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Payson Ranger District loses a great recreation officer Muise moves to Washington state
Committee to build and maintain trails. Muise also launched a strong and successful volunteer organization for the Payson Ranger District that has replaced signs throughout the forest, built barriers to control parking and by Michele Nelson spent countless hours cleaning up the roundup staff reporter forest. The Payson Ranger District has Muise also started the innovative lost a great resource — Recreation and highly successful Pack It Out proOfficer Chelsea Muise. gram that has significantly reduced She moved onto Washington state trash throughout forest campsites to serve as recreation manager for the during the three big summer holidays, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. Monument in late August. In a partnership with the Whispering Friends, colleagues and support- Pines Fire Department, Muise helped ers gathered on her create a program that last weekend in Rim educated visitors on Country to wish her “The green burns deep the dangers of out-ofwell, ply her with control campfires. going away gifts and with this one.” Muise said she will feed her lots of food. Chris Welker sorely miss the Rim “I’m going to miss Speaking about Chelsea Muise Country. She has a her a great deal,” said special place in her John Lemon, a volunheart as she spent 10 teer. “She’s our leader.” years of her youth in Pine. “She’s the heart and soul of the She returned to Northern Arizona volunteer program,” said Pat Shelton, University to complete a degree in recanother longtime volunteer with the reation then started with the Forest Forest Service. Service. Muise served the Payson Ranger Muise has spent her career in the District for seven years as a recreation Forest Service educating the public on officer. how to safely recreate and organizing During her tenure, she coordinated volunteers. with local trail building groups, such She said she will take that knowlas the Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction edge she has gained and use it in Michele Nelson/Roundup
Denise Ryan (left) from the Payson Ranger District office made one of her famous scrapbooks for departing Forest Service Recreation Officer Chelsea Muise, who broke into a wide smile of delight.
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Shawn Redfield from the Arizona Trails Association presented Chelsea Muise with an impressive plaque at her going away party. Muise has moved onto Washington state to serve as recreation manager for the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Washington at Mount St. Helens. “A lot of it is environment interpretation, like teaching people about natural processes,” she said. Muise said she leaves Payson proud of what she has accomplished. “The district looks good, the trash is in better shape and the signs are professional,” she said. The people that gave her plaques and presents and support brought up their own examples of how Muise had done good work while at the Payson Ranger District. Brad Cooper, a department ranger in the Payson district said Muise was one of a kind. “I’ve gotten to notice how great you work,” he said describing the hours that Muise put into her job. “Our loss
is their gain.” Mike Brandt, head of the PineStrawberry Fuel Reduction Committee expressed his sadness at her leaving. “You will certainly be missed by Pine-Strawberry trails,” he said. Chris Welker said he would have never put up with her workload. “The green burns deep with this one,” he said. Shawn Redfield from the Arizona Trails Association gave Muise an impressive plaque recognizing all of the work she had done to improve trails in the Payson Ranger District. One of the last people to speak was Ron Sattelmaier, fire chief for the Whispering Pines Fire Department. He had worked with Muise for six years to create the highly effective fire
education and trash collection partnership program. “With the Waterwheel Fire (2009) fresh in their mind, we created an education program to keep this from happening again,” he said. He said his fire department now does weekly patrols from May through September to keep the forest safe from fires and clean of trash. And he gave full credit to Muise for bringing in the support of the Forest Service to complete that program — as well as the volunteer program that now partners with the fire department. “This group, Chelsea, is your legacy,” he said. Muise has left an indelible mark on the Payson Ranger District. She will be missed.
Rim Country Church Directory 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.
lowed by Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 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. 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.expedition.church, Facebook at ExpeditionChurchPayson, or call (928) 474-9128. We look forward to having you join us on our journey!
Christians Together A Community Christian Church meeting on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Majestic Rim Retirement Center, 310 E. Tyler Parkway. For more information, call 928-474-0160. Christopher Creek Bible Fellowship - I.F.C.A. 1036 E. Christopher Creek Loop, 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). Tues. & Thurs. Bible Studies. Join us on Sunday, April 17th for worship service followed by a Mexican Food Potluck for the Retirement of Pastor Ed & Susan Hepworth. Church For the Nations Payson Sunday Experience at 901 S. Westerly Rd @ 10 a.m. Contact us at 928-444-8791 or email us at info@cftnpayson.com for more detailed information on mid-week connection events and community outreach. Visit us on our website at cftnpayson.com and like us on Facebook. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER! 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 on Randall Place, SBC (in Pine) Pastor John Lake. All are welcome! 6338 W. Randall Place (turn west on Randall Place road near the Thrift Store) Sunday Morning Prayer: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunday Adult Bible Enrichment 8:45 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., Sunday Worship Celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday Communion 2nd Sunday of the month. Sunday Fellowship Meal every 3rd Sunday of the month. Women of CORP Ministries and Bible studies lead by Simone Lake. Other various Connection Groups available throughout week. For more information, contact: 1-928-476-4249 (ch), 1-928-472-6439 (pastor’s hm) 1-928-970-4249 (pastor’s cell), Email: pinerandallchurch@hotmail.com Website: http://churchonrandallplace.org Online Sermons: www.sermon.net/CORP Community 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. fol-
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. Mount Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA) 601 E. Highway 260, 474-2552. Rev. Scott Stein, Pastor. Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service; 10:30 a.m. Praise Service. Holy Communion is celebrated every week. Visit our website at www.mountcross.org. Church office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mount Cross is a warm, loving church community that extends itself to others and welcomes everyone with joy. Mountain Bible Church 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 New Life Foundation Hwy. 87 (next to Windmill Corner Inn), Strawberry, 476-3224. Services: Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. Payson Family Church 501 E. Rancho Rd. 474-3138. We are a new, non-denominational Christian church that ministers to the entire family. Our vision is to reach this community with God’s love and Word and see lives transformed for His glory. We are mission minded and believe in showing people Jesus, not just talking about Him. Join
us Sunday mornings at 10:45 for contemporary worship and teaching of God’s Word. We also offer various other ministry meetings throughout the week for junior high, high school, and college-aged students. Visit our website @ paysonfamilychurch. org. Or our Facebook page for more information. Payson United Methodist Church 414 N. Easy Street (between Zurich St. and Malibu St. behind ACE Hardware); Pastor Carl Peterson. Services: 8:30 a.m. Informal; 11:00 a.m. Traditional. Safe nursery care provided. We are a growing, multi-generational faith community where our hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people. Our mission is to Love Like Jesus. For more information on our choir and handbell programs and ministries and mission to the community, visit our website: paysonumc.com or call 928-474-0485, M-F, 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Ponderosa Bible Church of Payson 1800 N. Beeline Hwy. Dr. Joe Falkner - Sr. Pastor, Sunday: Traditional Worship Service 9 am, Contemporary Worship Service 10:45 am. Nursery, Adult and Youth Bible Studies during both services. Wednesday evening fellowship & 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. 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. 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. Wednesday: Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. 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. 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). Unity Church of Payson Join us and live Practical Christianity, a positive path for spiritual living. We sing, laugh, love, pray, and support each other and our Payson community. We meet at 10 a.m. at 600 State Highway 260, #14 (Board of Realtors Conference Room, back of Tiny’s parking lot). Join us for Awakening Meditation at 6:30 p.m. on September 28. For more, go to www.unityofpayson.org (See ‘What’s Happening’ tab) or call 928-478-8515.