Comments

Just Wondering wrote on Dec 15, 2008 2:31 PM:

" I heard JT and Ed Ragland are suing the City of Safford for retirment money. Has anyone else heard anything about this. "




To Why is it wrote on Dec 3, 2008 9:56 AM:

" "By the way "ALOT" is not a word the words are "a lot" or "lot's"."
"By the way "ALOT" is not a word. The words are "a lot" or "lot's". Wouldn't this be better? "




Why is it wrote on Dec 2, 2008 7:42 PM:

" Why is it when a person gets elected to public office they instantly become crooked, photo hogs? By the way "ALOT" is not a word the words are "a lot" or "lot's". You all really know how to make an English teacher upset. "




To Tax Man wrote on Dec 1, 2008 9:07 PM:

" I was just wondering if you know for sure that your comments are correct. I also wonder if it is wrong to donate to a good cause if there is some tax benefit involved. I must say that I don't find it wrong. Face time? Are you sure that is what JT was after? I must say that I don't see it that way. But there are always "experts" out there to give us the benefit of their educated, unbiased take on things. Right? Thanks for the education. Not! "




Tinkerbelle wrote on Dec 1, 2008 9:01 PM:

" To: Hey Tink,
Would you mind telling us who "WE" are that you referenced in your comment of November 21st?
You said, " And the current Mayor is in his last term; we promise you."
So, who is "WE", the Mafia?
Also, I will repeat that JT deserves our respect and gratitude and not your insults. He will probably continue his good works no matter what you have to say. "




jw wrote on Dec 1, 2008 12:49 PM:

" just wondering Why does it matter WHO built and put this playground together????i bet alot of the children playing on it won't care... yet here are a bunch of ADULTS??? argueing over it and other things. what an example the adults are setting for our young ones..just be thankfull its here for our kids to enjoy and thank whoever you feel needs to thanked for it. "




Arizonan wrote on Nov 25, 2008 4:26 PM:

" Tax Man, & Bouncing Bob BIgalow,

Do you object to charities? Do you object to Safford having Parks? Or do you protest to much because JT was the Chairman of SAVE & he was personally involved in having something positive & productive accomplished in Safford?

What are you personally doing to better Safford? What has Green personally done himself to make Safford a better place?

Doesn't everyone get tired of these spats.

If one could only imagine what could be accomplished if everyone actually worked together.

What a concept! "




tax man wrote on Nov 24, 2008 1:33 PM:

" The money from these organizations was from donations. The $15,400 cost per play area (x2) was paid by the foundation [ Gila Valley Recreation Foundation] and SAVE [Stand Against Violence Everywhere].

This time of year, people with capital gains from things like real estate flipping often donate to *foundations* to off-set their income taxes. Some folks set up foundations to handle donations to the community as off-sets to their taxes.

JT's just getting some face time too (in addition to his donation tax off-sets) "




PimaTwo wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:01 PM:

" Truth I to do not like to utter untruths so i will most ussually make corrections if i am incorrect in what i say.
It still does puzzle me that the city was only paying less than $5oo in rent for over a 10 year period. I beileve i am correct on this time frame. And then it is at close to $10,000. That's really the point i was trying to make.
Ii was commenting on someone elses comment that the present council does not want to spend money on (The Kids). "




Cant count rent wrote on Nov 23, 2008 10:32 PM:

" Heavy deserves to be given kudos for helping out the Boys and Girls Club, but his donation guestimation is way off. Yes he was renting the building at half-price, and that's where the $30,000 comes from. Well on the other foot, you have a guranteed renter for the entire time, and you can't count money you may or may not have received in rent on the building, especially since the city owns the parking lot and playground. Try renting a building out to someone who cannont access it without trespassing. Good try, but not entirely correct. "




Truth in recreation wrote on Nov 23, 2008 10:26 PM:

" PimaTwo, you did not ask a simple question. You made an incorrect statement and asked why it was true.
The same would be for me to say that PimaTwo has never paid any of his/her bills. Why?
Do you understand the difference? Why not?
I answered your comment because I don't like to see untruths live and breathe on the internet which then causes normally rational people to swear by its authenticity because they read it online. There is enough deception and lies out there already, if there is something I know is incorrect, I don't mind clarifying it. "




PimaTwo wrote on Nov 23, 2008 8:44 PM:

" Ok i relooked it up. What Heavy Owens said was that there was never any grant funding for the Boys and Girls club rent so he accpeted 50% of $300 or $150 for the first 5 years then 50% of $500 or $250 for the second 5 years as rent from the city of Safford. Negotiated amongst himself and former mayor Van Talley and councilman at the time J.T. Cotter. He estimated his personal donations at $30,000.
He now recieves $9600 a year starting in the spring of 2008.
There I corrected my bad. "




PimaTwo wrote on Nov 23, 2008 7:56 PM:

" To The Truth: I was there at the council meeting when Heavy Owens stated that he had "never received any funding for rent". That's what i heard. Why would he say that in a council meeting? The rent would have been raised by him the propery owner. He was askig for more in terms of years forward but the council decided to just make it one year and see what happens later on with the club.
Why do I always get attacked when i ask simple questions? Must be a typical Safford thing. "




The truth in recreation wrote on Nov 23, 2008 9:16 AM:

" As usual the poster "PimaTwo" is spouting off on something he doesn't know about. Why spread lies like the city never paid rent on the Boys and Girls Club before? Of course they paid rent, the rent was recently raised, but they've always paid rent. Don't get me wrong, Heavy has helped the club out through the years and deserves to be recognized for it. Just don't spread lies like they never paid rent! If you don't believe me, ask city officials or Heavy himself. I know the truth! As far as the new parks, the city did not pay. "




LDS man wrote on Nov 22, 2008 8:01 PM:

" Mayor Green is not active in the LDS church and his wife is of a different faith. Please do not call Ron Green Mormon. He, and his brother Tom, are what you would call Jack Mormons. They were raised by Mormon parents, but do not follow the teachings of the LDS church. "




duh wrote on Nov 22, 2008 12:44 PM:

" anyone notice that green and his wife have opened a business next to that dilapidated theatre theyre planning on sinking all that money into. when are you people gonna wise up and quit electing these local morman small business owners who use city and county government to line their own pockets. "




PimaTwo wrote on Nov 22, 2008 11:05 AM:

" Arizonan: The city of Safford did pay for the rent on the Boys and Girls Club for the next year. Or did you miss that one. They never paid any rent for the club before under the previous leadership as told to everyone by Mr. Heavy Owens the property owner. Why???
Good job city of Safford life goes on with new leadership. Even with the legal challenges and down econmoy life just keeps moving on. What a concept.
Everyone needs to take care of one another folks times are tuff all over. "




hey Tink wrote on Nov 21, 2008 4:14 PM:

" JT? Put a fork in him, he's done.

And the current mayor is in his last term; we promise you. "




To Bouncing Bob Bigalow wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:21 PM:

" You need to speak for yourself. I want to see much more of JT Cotter. He has always had a positive impact on our community. "




Another Safford Citizen wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:12 PM:

" I want to see my favortie Actor, Andy Garcia in another picture printed in the Courier. But since that is not likely I am happy to see JT Cotter here. "




Safford Citizen wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:10 AM:

" I want to see Fr. Ariel in another picture printed in the Courier. "




wow wrote on Nov 20, 2008 11:01 PM:

" lets see how long before this park starts getting tore up. the city put in some cute spring type toys at ferth park for our little ones to enjoy.. right afterwards and still today teenagers boys and girls try and see if they can tear them up. i have seen 2 and 3 kids on them trying to wreck them. laughing and thinking its funny. if caught make them pay.. "




Its a cute picture wrote on Nov 20, 2008 8:54 PM:

" I think it is s cute picture of Mr. Cotter and he is truly an asset and a hard worker for our City. Thank you, Mr. Cotter for all you do. "




Tinkerbelle wrote on Nov 20, 2008 8:34 PM:

" To: "Bouncing Bob Bigalow" and "they don't go away do they",
The Courier does not show bias here and that is what bothers you. If it were Ron Green standing there with his mouth open you wouldn't have a problem with it. You are showing your bias... JT Cotter has volunteered his time and his leadership to many projects that benefit safford and our youth. Even though he is no longer on city council, he is still civic minded and works for our community. JT deserves respect and gratitude not your insults. "




Greens an idiot wrote on Nov 20, 2008 6:43 PM:

" Boy a lot of us are thinkin we made the wrong choice. Glad to see JT still around. "




they dont go away do they wrote on Nov 20, 2008 4:25 PM:

" Thank's Courier, we open our paper and what greets us? A picture of JT Cotter with his mouth running.

I thought he was leaving town (with all the $$ from the phantom hotel on the corner of the highway and Central). "




Bouncing Bob Bigalow wrote on Nov 20, 2008 4:23 PM:

" The playground is wonderful and needed. That's not what the picture conveys.

The Courier shows its bias once again! Rather than a picture of Fr. Ariel watching kids play - we're once again treated to a picture of JT with his mouth open!

We don't want to see him anymore. Didn't he get the message??????? "




Resident in the area wrote on Nov 19, 2008 8:29 PM:

" Thank you to the organizations that provided these play areas for our children. Now one thing I do have to say it is up to the people that live in these areas to have respect and show respect for the people enjoying it being there for our kids. And to all you speeders that speed on 14th this is a time to think about what you are doing there are children out there and they are crossing the street keep your eyes open and be alert. "




Arizonan wrote on Nov 19, 2008 3:51 PM:

" Safford resident,

Mayor Green & his bunch don't believe in spending money on projects like this. This has something to do with JT Cotter & his bunch remember - they're the enemies - we have to keep the lines drawn here.

Also, Safford has a dilapidated Theater to restore - who needs play areas or parks?

It would be nice if Safford would get on the band wagon & do something positive & productive like this for its citizens wouldn't it? "




Safford Resident wrote on Nov 19, 2008 11:37 AM:

" These swing sets were a nice addition to Safford and will cause a impacted purpose on our youth. Just kinda upset that our city couldn't pull money out of there budget to help for this cause and for the further better of Safford. I know as a tax payer I wouldn't mind the city dishing out money for this kind of cause. I only hope our city officials do decide to get involved in these projects and help make them even better. Maybe run some water lines for water fountains, plant some trees, and add more play areas etc. "




Old Friend wrote on Nov 19, 2008 10:12 AM:

" You are an excellent community organizer. Why don't you run for President in 2012? By the way, I spent the night before last in Oklahoma City.... "