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26
Nov
2012
by
Roberto Reveles -
Several weeks ago, I requested that the Board of Supervisors place on its agenda discussion of Sheriff Paul Babeu’s formation of a border posse made up of armed volunteers.
28
Oct
2012
by
Ted Coffman -
This poem was written by Cowboy Poet, Ted Coffman, for his wife, who passed away after a strong and courageous battle with cancer.
25
Oct
2012
by
Roberto Reveles -
The transformation of Paul Babeu from politician to policeman reveals flaws neither inherent in politicians nor police, but reflect character of the person. Let’s review the record.
24
Oct
2012
by
Gary Nine -
Since publication of A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform in 1983, public education has been the universal whipping boy for a multitude of society’s ills. Certainly, much of that criticism was earned and while reform has been a constant for the past 29 years, much is…
22
Oct
2012
by
Gary Nine -
Over a year ago, the Arizona Republic published an expose on Student Tuition Organizations. Originally, the purpose of STOs was to provide money for tuition to private schools to poor and under-served students though tax deductible donations. The STOs were allowed to keep 10% of the money for their services.…
22
Oct
2012
by
Ted Coffman -
STAGECOACH BILL WAS A RUGGED OLD MAN. HE USED TO TAKE HIS WHISKIES TWO AT A TIME. AND EVERYONE AGREED HE WAS THE TOUGHEST SHOTGUN RIDER THAT EVER WORKED THE WELLS FARGO LINE. BILL WAS A MAN WITH A VERY STRONG WILL. THE CHILDREN USED TO NERVOUSLY SPEAK ABOUT…
20
Oct
2012
by
Gary Nine -
There is a great need, really a nation-saving need, to reestablish a strong, deep, well-educated middle class. To accomplish that, as many, many have written, we need for virtually all our kids to leave school confident, technologically proficient, able to think critically, analyze, and problem solve, respect others differences, possessing…
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19
Oct
2012
by
Roberto Reveles -
The recent tragic deaths of genuine border heroes, Larry Dever and Nicholas Ivie, temporarily pushed investigation news of Sheriff Paul Babeu from front pages, microphones and television cameras.
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17
Oct
2012
by
Gary Nine -
One of my grandma’s favorite statements was “If you always tell the truth, you never have to remember what you said.” Admittedly, I wasn’t a quick learner but after a number of “switchings” with a willow branch, I began to see the light.
15
Oct
2012
by
Mary Desio -
Paul Babeu’s lies never quit — they just get more outrageous. His latest target is Pinal County Attorney James Walsh, and why is he going after Mr. Walsh? Because he can’t control him, that’s why.
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14
Oct
2012
by
Gary Nine -
Arizona is a mess. You know it. I know it. Our friends and neighbors know it. Polls say so. We’re headed in the wrong direction. We are much like America on the whole, only worse.
14
Oct
2012
by
Ted Coffman -
IT WAS EARLY NOVEMBER ON THE HIGH COUNTRY RANCH. IT WAS SATURDAY NIGHT, AND HE JUST LEFT THE DANCE. HE PLAYED A FINE FIDDLE. THEY ALL LIKED HIS STROKES. HE ‘S A POPULAR FELLA WITH ALL THE RANCH FOLKS. CHEYENNE WAS ALL SADDLED AND HITCHED UP OUTSIDE. HE WAS HEADED…
