Rant & Rave - September 30

Editor’s note: Please continue to submit rants and raves to peoplesgazette@gmail.com or to Gazette Editor, 7736 N. Toya Vista Road, Payson, AZ. They will appear on our blog at rimcountrygazette.blogspot.com.

Bravo to all the friends of the Gazette. To those tireless volunteers who showed up each week to fold and wrap, stuff and deliver the paper of the people to the people. Bravo to the citizens who willingly gave of their own personal hard earned money to provide funds to support a community paper that gave voice to its citizens who all too often went unheard. Bravo to the employees who made sacrifices as part of their commitment to make this dream a reality. And bravo to you, the readers, who supported, read, wrote and called, knowing that you would be heard whether you agreed or not, whether you were on the left or in the middle. The Gazette was listening.

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At a time when the offices of many well established papers have closed their doors and others are finding it difficult to survive, the Gazette embarked on an uphill battle providing a paper that did not censor its readers for disagreeing with its owners or management. The Gazette used its voice to share truths and bring into focus issues by providing facts about the events affecting our town and its management. The Gazette was not a paper for the good ol' boys, but a paper representing the grand ol' flag and our right to be heard. The Gazette had but one goal – to be the voice of the people. And for that we thank each and every one of you for your part in making the Gazette an honorable paper. Payson is a better community because it had a Gazette and its sense and sensibility will be missed.

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So we had to put up with Kenny's false promises during the last election about all of the great things he was going to do if elected mayor. I remember him promising to lower our propane bills, get free medical care for seniors, improve education, and get citizens involved in government. We all know none of these were accomplished. I guess there is one more promise he is not planning to live up to. That is his promise to serve for only one term. He sure seems to be lining himself up to run again. Hopefully an honest citizen will chose to run against him so we can have a choice. This time we will need to exercise it with more care and not get swept up in the great marketing campaign again.

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Aw shucks! Looks like folks are writin' letters pickin' on the "Ol'Cowboy." Well, here's a little advice. Just stick to the truth...and you can write whatever you want to...although I generally disagree with you. Como whatever.
(Editor’s note: We will be keeping an eye on Jinx from our blog at rimcountrygazette.blogspot.com. Join us.)
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It’s interesting now that Brooke Utilities has to answer to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Mesa del Caballo has been at Stage 1 or 2 for the last two weeks when it’s been at least a year since we’ve seen Stage 1! Stage 3 (no watering of plants) started in April and changed daily to Stage 3, 4, or 5, with a shocking Stage 2 for a few days. How convenient Brooke Utilities was able to postpone the Sept. 22 meeting with the ACC. Is it really that easy to blow smoke and make people forget?
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If the editor of the Gazette truly believes that there's no leash law in the forest, he hasn't bothered to do ANY research on the subject – like visit a Forest Service website.
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I noticed a small group of extremists with their signs today at highways 87 and 260 saying the president is a liar, calling for his impeachment and stating that he is trashing the constitution. I respect your right to your opinion, however I wonder where you were when George Bush squandered a surplus and ran up a record deficit, lied about the need to go to war and trashed the constitution with the Patriot Act. With your hypocrisy noted, It appears that your protest is less about Obama's polices and more about that fact that you can't stomach the fact that he was duly elected as President of the United States. Remember, we live in the United States of America, not the Divided States of America.
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I would like to know why the people of Payson are so forgiving. The woman, young or not, who stole baby from Wal-Mart should not go unpunished. If she stole items instead of a cat she would be in jail and have a stiff fine. Home Depot, watch your kitty.
(Editor’s note: From what we’ve heard, the people of Payson would like to get their hands on the person who took Baby. It’s the law that’s forgiving.)