Pat Schmid News Today

The Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) - DZ chapter of Fountain Hills celebrated its 30-year anniversary Monday, Jan. 8, at Fountain View Village. Some 35 members and many past …

The holiday celebrations and time off from work are over and we, the newspaper staff, are looking forward to another fine year ahead. We are currently, however slowly, getting our annual supplements ready – articles are being written, ads are being...

We don’t always do things correctly here at the newspaper when protecting or backing up our digital files. I say “we” but the finger of accusation could be pointed at me in a straight arm manner! A few months back, we were reminded to use the online...

Jim Guth, Chair of the Polk County Republican Party, said fellow members support the efforts of the minority group pressing for policy changes.

Less than 24 hours after flames were extinguished at Camp Sigels main lodge, a young boy and his father pulled into the camp and emerged from their vehicle. “We have something wed like to give you,” the young boy said, handing a $50 bill to one of the camps board members. “Were from Story Book Lodge (a nearby camp),” the father said. Aid is arriving from near and far to help rebuild after the historic lodge was consumed in a July 16 fire at the Bible camp south of Biwabik. F...

KEVIN BURNHAM Robert Mitchell photo Waiting ’til noon to shovel the new-fallen snow. The emails are arriving slowly this Friday morn So it gives me time to write … what? Once again, torn.   Since March, we haven’t shared an in-office laugh. Pat Schmid has manned our office since then I’m sure it is quiet there … few visits by women and men   After a few weeks at the table … too easy to roam Pushing assignments by emails, texts and calls, Formatting copy and, on occasion, getting o...

KEVIN BURNHAM Robert Mitchell photo Waiting ’til noon to shovel the new-fallen snow. The emails are arriving slowly this Friday morn So it gives me time to write … what? Once again, torn.   Since March, we haven’t shared an in-office laugh. Pat Schmid has manned our office since then I’m sure it is quiet there … few visits by women and men   After a few weeks at the table … too easy to roam Pushing assignments by emails, texts and calls, Formatting copy and, on occasion, getting o...