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About timfruth

Longtime public educator who retired. Love the outdoors and rapidly adjusting to a new me.

Am I Retired? Or am I simply tired once again?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by timfruth

Hmmm. Was I tired into retired? It has been about eight weeks since I “retired” from the public education sector in Arizona. 31 and done. It really has made me think about what next. Surely after 8 weeks of “nothing” … Continue reading →

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Who I Am

Posted on August 29, 2012 by timfruth

Last Sunday, the church that I attend started a new series on “Who I Am”. Donovan led us through an exercise on writing down things that describe “who I am”. Without doubt, we get our identity through a variety of … Continue reading →

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Mayor Evans doesn’t have a Tontozona clue

Posted on August 28, 2012 by timfruth

After watching practice at Camp Tontozona with approximately 50 other individuals that were not part of the team, I am reminded of several comments in the paper of how much ASU brings to Payson in the form of money spent … Continue reading →

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Payson, A Cool Mountain Town?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by timfruth

I have been contemplating about Payson being a cool mountain town as they like to promote but I just don’t get it. I am a critic but only because I know you can be so much better. Now that I … Continue reading →

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Sedona vs. Payson

Posted on July 6, 2012 by timfruth

Over the years, my family and I have fallen in love with the Sedona style of life. The dual communities of the Village of Oak Creek and Sedona have come a long way from the early days where scenery was … Continue reading →

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Alchesay High School Reflection

Posted on June 19, 2012 by timfruth

As I reflect on my two years at Alchesay, I leave with great memories and with a great sense of accomplishment. It is in some ways ironic that my last week as the associate principal will be next week and … Continue reading →

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Roy Sandoval goes to Washington, DC

Posted on May 15, 2012 by timfruth

Roy gets to address a focus group on turnaround schools representing Arizona and Alchesay High School. You should note that he was the only principal invited so it was quite an honor. Very exciting for him and good feather in … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Tribute by Erma Bombeck

Posted on May 13, 2012 by timfruth

This is clearly a classic from the late, great Erma Bombeck. I know she is still smiling. Hope you all like it. In honor of Moms everywhere. Here is how Erma tells the story. Realizing that the mother of my … Continue reading →

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Be Bold in Conversation

Posted on May 7, 2012 by timfruth

In our conversation with others, the name of Jesus or Christ is absent or is probably absent most of the time. Rarely do we have a conversation about Christ. In fact I would suggest that we probably hear the name … Continue reading →

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Be Bold: Yep Even in Prayer

Posted on April 29, 2012 by timfruth

For two weeks, I was not found in Sunday morning services at Expedition. I know, bad but I just had to take some cute little daughter to some prom date in Glendale and the following weekend I had this family … Continue reading →

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