"Thomas Jefferson said a democracy is dependent on an informed citizenry. I don't care whether it sounds corny or not. It's the truth." -Jim Lehrer
The above graphic is the summary at the bottom of an ad recently placed in a local newspaper. Here is Herbert's and my response to this garbage:
1. The group claiming to "support residents (sic) rights" does not in any way, shape or form, represent the vast majority of Carefree residents that they claim to "support". John Traynor, the president of the PAC "OurCarefree", is praising Mayor John Crane ad nauseum in all mediums available to him, hoping to mold our current Mayor into his useful idiot. The ploy is beyond obvious, considering the fact that for years Mr. Traynor and his gang of vicious followers who come and go, have been vilely abusive to John Crane, and have always come out on the bottom. This change of tactics, offering the carrot instead of the stick, is grossly obvious. Mr. Traynor has been at the hub of all these shenanigans against the Town's governance over the years, and is so once again.
Who is “OurCarefree" PAC? The organizational papers of OurCarefree list John Traynor as Chairman and Bob Schenkel as Treasurer. They have so far reported a single contribution of $5,173.87. Contributor(s) are not required to be listed.
1. The group claiming to "support residents (sic) rights" does not in any way, shape or form, represent the vast majority of Carefree residents that they claim to "support". John Traynor, the president of the PAC "OurCarefree", is praising Mayor John Crane ad nauseum in all mediums available to him, hoping to mold our current Mayor into his useful idiot. The ploy is beyond obvious, considering the fact that for years Mr. Traynor and his gang of vicious followers who come and go, have been vilely abusive to John Crane, and have always come out on the bottom. This change of tactics, offering the carrot instead of the stick, is grossly obvious. Mr. Traynor has been at the hub of all these shenanigans against the Town's governance over the years, and is so once again.
Who is “OurCarefree" PAC? The organizational papers of OurCarefree list John Traynor as Chairman and Bob Schenkel as Treasurer. They have so far reported a single contribution of $5,173.87. Contributor(s) are not required to be listed.
(left to right) Bob Schenkel (treasurer) and John Traynor (chairman) of the OurCarefree PAC
2. & 3. Carefree has an excellent, knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated Town Staff, which Councilman Vince D'Aliesio appreciates and supports, as do most of the other Council members. The fact that the staff is wise to Mr. Traynor's shenanigans over the years drives him up the wall, which is why he wants them gone, to be replaced by staff that will adhere to Mr. Traynor's self serving and power hungry agenda. Mr. Traynor and Mr. Schenkel seem unaware that the Mayor can only fire Gary Neiss, the Town Administrator. Mr. Neiss is the only person who can hire and fire the rest of the staff members. This is not atypical of their ignorance about how the Town works.
Mr. Traynor has attempted to get onto the Council 4 times and has failed to do so 4 times. He is now pushing Carefree voters to vote for candidates he can influence, thus gaining entry via the back door to the power he has so desperately been craving for so many years. The "deception" that is wrecking our town comes from Mr. Traynor and his current batch of vocal followers.
Lyn & Herbert Hitchon
2. & 3. Carefree has an excellent, knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated Town Staff, which Councilman Vince D'Aliesio appreciates and supports, as do most of the other Council members. The fact that the staff is wise to Mr. Traynor's shenanigans over the years drives him up the wall, which is why he wants them gone, to be replaced by staff that will adhere to Mr. Traynor's self serving and power hungry agenda. Mr. Traynor and Mr. Schenkel seem unaware that the Mayor can only fire Gary Neiss, the Town Administrator. Mr. Neiss is the only person who can hire and fire the rest of the staff members. This is not atypical of their ignorance about how the Town works.
Mr. Traynor has attempted to get onto the Council 4 times and has failed to do so 4 times. He is now pushing Carefree voters to vote for candidates he can influence, thus gaining entry via the back door to the power he has so desperately been craving for so many years. The "deception" that is wrecking our town comes from Mr. Traynor and his current batch of vocal followers.
Lyn & Herbert Hitchon
I would like to give my endorsement for re-election on the Carefree Town Council to Vince D’Aliesio.
Vince has proven his devotion to our community over the years. He takes the time to study and understand all of the issues facing our Town. He doesn’t always go along with the majority just because it is easier. He stands for what he feels is right. He is young, raising 3 children and still working full time but finds the time to give back. He shares the values of our community and is committed to keeping our Town vibrant and carefree.
I will be voting for him and hope that you will too.
And for my friends down the road in Cave Creek, I urge you to re-elect my fellow Vice Mayor, Kathryn Royer.
Kathryn has served with distinction since 2018. She has supported key improvements in the Town and has worked hard towards giving the town both fiscal sustainability and water resource protection. Check her out.
We are both small towns and every vote counts. You can vote by mail or in person at each Town’s Town Hall. Last day of voting is July 30. Make your voice heard.
Cheryl Kroyer, Carefree Vice Mayor
Vince has proven his devotion to our community over the years. He takes the time to study and understand all of the issues facing our Town. He doesn’t always go along with the majority just because it is easier. He stands for what he feels is right. He is young, raising 3 children and still working full time but finds the time to give back. He shares the values of our community and is committed to keeping our Town vibrant and carefree.
I will be voting for him and hope that you will too.
And for my friends down the road in Cave Creek, I urge you to re-elect my fellow Vice Mayor, Kathryn Royer.
Kathryn has served with distinction since 2018. She has supported key improvements in the Town and has worked hard towards giving the town both fiscal sustainability and water resource protection. Check her out.
We are both small towns and every vote counts. You can vote by mail or in person at each Town’s Town Hall. Last day of voting is July 30. Make your voice heard.
Cheryl Kroyer, Carefree Vice Mayor
Friends and Neighbors
Please come to our house on Friday July 5th at 4PM
Meet your Town Representative running for re-election for Carefree’s Town Council: Vince D'Aliesio
Vince will be here to say hello and answer all questions you may have about the Town and the upcoming July 30th election.
Please rsvp to nancykeller03@gmail.com no later than July 3rd. We hope to see you.
Nancy Keller and Jim Whitmer
Address: 7548 E. Rising Star Circle, Carefree
Please come to our house on Friday July 5th at 4PM
Meet your Town Representative running for re-election for Carefree’s Town Council: Vince D'Aliesio
Vince will be here to say hello and answer all questions you may have about the Town and the upcoming July 30th election.
Please rsvp to nancykeller03@gmail.com no later than July 3rd. We hope to see you.
Nancy Keller and Jim Whitmer
Address: 7548 E. Rising Star Circle, Carefree
A simple apology and admission of a mistake are not enough? I’m so sick of the idle threats.
Vince is always prepared. From there it’s a bit more difficult to support the other candidates.
Jim Northcutt
(Lyn's note: Apparently not for Ms. Benedetto, who was one of the original people leading the fight to keep those on Cave Creek Water off of Carefree Water. It seems that the 526 homes, with an average of 2 people per household, were an insufficient minority to count, as opposed to those 60 or less people who show up to the council meetings each month to complain and threaten the staff and council members, and the 391 signatures they got on a petition. By the way, Diane Roth also threatened legal action. Birds of a feather, it would seem.)
It is so sad to see a small divisive group constantly agitating with no facts and offering no suggestions on how we can sustain our town. They are all just noise. So sad.
Dr Michael Krahe.
Lyn, I've been reading the Carefree Truth "CT" for many years. I moved to Carefree from the ultra-liberal LEFT (Let's Entirely Forget Truth) Boston and Cape Cod area 15 years ago. I moved to Carefree to get away from the deranged and psychotic behavior I saw in New England. And now, the LEFT is once again trying to change our great town! Carefree is Carefree exactly because of people like Les Peterson, John Crane, Vince D'Aliesio and many others in Public Service! Carefree is rapidly becoming EXACTLY what many of us moved away from! The idea that this amazing piece of land in Arizona has become so divided is beyond absurd! "SHIRTS...?" Really? WT...?
When you go to a French restaurant do you expect and demand Italian food? Do you force the owner/chef to prep a meal exclusively for you? NO, YOU DON'T! You went there to enjoy the meal and atmosphere. So why move to Carefree and immediately try to change it...??? You (we) moved here because it is Carefree. It has a certain ETHOS: "Ethos is a Greek word meaning 'character' that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology; and the balance between caution, and passion."
KEEP CAREFREE, CAREFREE, and stop the childlike behavior of crying, whining and name-calling for God's sake! GROW UP! To all those that want to change CAREFREE: Move back to wherever you came from, SOON!
Bob Jenkins
Prepared by Carefree Truth
Copyrighted
Visit our website at www.carefreetruth2.com If you know anyone who would like to be added to the Carefree Truth email list, please have them contact me. Feel free to share Carefree Truth with others on your list. Please support our Carefree merchants.
Vince is always prepared. From there it’s a bit more difficult to support the other candidates.
Jim Northcutt
(Lyn's note: Apparently not for Ms. Benedetto, who was one of the original people leading the fight to keep those on Cave Creek Water off of Carefree Water. It seems that the 526 homes, with an average of 2 people per household, were an insufficient minority to count, as opposed to those 60 or less people who show up to the council meetings each month to complain and threaten the staff and council members, and the 391 signatures they got on a petition. By the way, Diane Roth also threatened legal action. Birds of a feather, it would seem.)
It is so sad to see a small divisive group constantly agitating with no facts and offering no suggestions on how we can sustain our town. They are all just noise. So sad.
Dr Michael Krahe.
Lyn, I've been reading the Carefree Truth "CT" for many years. I moved to Carefree from the ultra-liberal LEFT (Let's Entirely Forget Truth) Boston and Cape Cod area 15 years ago. I moved to Carefree to get away from the deranged and psychotic behavior I saw in New England. And now, the LEFT is once again trying to change our great town! Carefree is Carefree exactly because of people like Les Peterson, John Crane, Vince D'Aliesio and many others in Public Service! Carefree is rapidly becoming EXACTLY what many of us moved away from! The idea that this amazing piece of land in Arizona has become so divided is beyond absurd! "SHIRTS...?" Really? WT...?
When you go to a French restaurant do you expect and demand Italian food? Do you force the owner/chef to prep a meal exclusively for you? NO, YOU DON'T! You went there to enjoy the meal and atmosphere. So why move to Carefree and immediately try to change it...??? You (we) moved here because it is Carefree. It has a certain ETHOS: "Ethos is a Greek word meaning 'character' that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology; and the balance between caution, and passion."
KEEP CAREFREE, CAREFREE, and stop the childlike behavior of crying, whining and name-calling for God's sake! GROW UP! To all those that want to change CAREFREE: Move back to wherever you came from, SOON!
Bob Jenkins
Prepared by Carefree Truth
Copyrighted
Visit our website at www.carefreetruth2.com If you know anyone who would like to be added to the Carefree Truth email list, please have them contact me. Feel free to share Carefree Truth with others on your list. Please support our Carefree merchants.