Are they fools or just acting foolish?
Fooled again. We thought the Washington politicians from both parties were just playing at being petty, irresponsible knuckleheads for the election.
Sanitary district has long-term plan
You’ve got hope. And you’ve got plans. And you’d better hope the plans work out.
Board should rethink plans to sell Frontier
We fear the Payson School Board is on the brink of a big mistake.
Kindly lawmakers must love teachers
Well, how thoughtful. The Arizona Legislature is considering instructing science teachers how to teach controversial subjects.
It takes time to turn a tanker
Change drives a sports car. But government’s stuck in the wheelhouse of an oil tanker. T
When will the North revolt?
Boondoggle. Roll the word around on your tongue: Boooondogggggle. Now: enunciate the phrase: Gila County Board of Supervisors. See how well that all rolls together?
Time to find some allies
Time to call in the cavalry. Time to find some partners. Time to try some creative solutions.
Domestic violence: Not now, not ever
A jury made short work of a Pine man’s attempt to justify domestic violence.
Payson Supply Line still on the front line
Sometimes, it’s the little things. Sometimes, it’s the thought that counts.
Governor’s plan: At least stop digging
First step to getting out of real, deep hole: Stop digging. Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposed budget seems to meet this first, common sense bit of advice when it comes to recovering from a four-year financial catastrophe.
Governor offers sensible plan
Gov. Jan Brewer has proposed a reasonable plan to use mostly federal money to expand the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System to some 300,000 citizens.
School district shows welcome openness
The Payson School Board has operated with a refreshing and much-needed openness since Superintendent Ron Hitchcock took over.
Advice on reform, bathtub donkeys
The folks who brought you the fiscal cliff, the incredible growing deficit and Arizona’s ban on both camel hunting and letting donkeys sleep in bathtubs now want to reform public schools.
Failing test of leadership
Optimistic Personality Disorder: It must exist — and we’re pretty sure we’ve got it. Easy to treat though: Just momentarily pay attention to politics.
Parade showcases best of Rim Country
What a great way to finish off the year — winning the top two awards in the Fiesta Bowl Parade with a float that represented a true community effort.
