Arpaio is the worst kind of lawbreaker – the kind who wears a badge. Nothing erodes public trust in law enforcement or the rule of law more than willful lawbreaking by those who have sworn an oath to serve and protect, and uphold the law. Arpaio’s actions are akin to …
Op-Ed/Letters
August, 2017
January, 2017
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27 January
St. Vincent De Paul thanks community
St. Vincent’s De Paul of Holy Angels would like to thank everyone involved in our Thanks giving and Christmas celebrations that just passed. We were able to provide a Thanksgiving dinner to 25 families and 25 Christmas dinners as well. We would also like to thank those volunteers and families …
December, 2016
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22 December
Reader responds to pledge request from FLLW school
Dear Editor: I received a letter recently from the Frank Lloyd School of Architecture reminding me of the approaching deadline for my pledge which I had made last fall as part of their Campaign for Independence. Since many in the community stepped up and made pledges, I thought I might share my response …
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21 December
A gesture of kindness this holiday season
Dear Editor, Recently I witnessed a true kindness which brightened my day, so I’m sharing my story. Last Friday as I was pushing through the holiday blahs and feeling every bit of a really rough day, it seemed like everyone I talked to was in the same boat. Then to top it …
June, 2016
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11 June
Reader outlines support for Steve Henry for Pinal County Sheriff
Letter to the Editor: Steve Henry is particularly well suited to fill the needs of Pinal County. Steve Henry lived in Pinal County while serving as police officer in Chandler. His career extends from patrol, SWAT, Gang Detective, Internal Affairs, Neighborhood Enforcement, Narcotics, to all types of leadership positions including …
April, 2014
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8 April
GUSD Science and Engineering Fair 2014 Thank You
GLOBE, Ariz. – The Globe Unified School District (GUSD) Science and Engineering Fair (SEF) was held on Friday, January 31st in the High Desert Middle School Gymnasium and Auditorium. Competing for the opportunity to advance to the regional level were over 190 entries, the largest in the three year fair …
August, 2013
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27 August
1963: March on Washington
Fifty years ago, a throng of 200,000 people — both black and white — descended on the Washington Monument to call for a program of civil rights and equality, which this nation had failed to achieve despite its lip service to lofty ideals. Our nation’s pledge of allegiance, which every school …
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15 August
Save the planet, Baby!
We’re all worried about the environment– even those folks who drive big honkin’ Hummers and keep the AC going full blast at the summer house until January, while simultaneously lighting the fireplace. Perhaps they’re even more concerned than the Average Joe because the world now has only about two and a half …
July, 2013
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18 July
Inspired Learning Academy thanks GMT
Thank you so much for your support of and enthusiasm for the Inspired Learning Academy and its bright future at the High Desert Middle School Campus for the 2013-2014 school year. We are sharing our strengths with the community and serving a growing student body with this year’s Pilot …
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3 July
The American Experience
Reflecting on what “American” means with Bill Hing Fourth of July is here again. I can already remember last year, standing awkwardly in the kitchen of someone I hardly knew, where every table and counter top was covered with pies, chips, dip and potato salad. I was invited, sure, but …