Payson Roundup

Tonto Village got the first taste of the bad weather that will be upon us all this week. Snow accumulation amounted to about four inches since Monday morning. The Village looked like a winter wonderland with snow on the ponderosa pine trees. The snow looked like icing on the limbs. As Bill was shoveling out our driveway, we remarked that it would not be a good idea to be in the forest right now, there was so much snow falling as the temperature was rising. It would not be any fun to be hit with a big chunk of snow. As we were talking about it, the electricity went off. I called APS right away, and so did some of my neighbors. It is important to call so that the repairmen can better pinpoint where the outage is. The local number is (928) 474-2204. Keep this number handy.

A huge thank you to the APS crew that repaired the lines within two hours of the break.

Linda Digman, the secretary at the Christopher-Kohl’s fire station, told me that the crew was “already on the site,” which was on Highway 260 and the Bear Flat road. A tree had fallen and broken the power lines. Linda also said that Highway 260 was closed to traffic except for four-wheel drive vehicles and ones with chains from Star Valley up to the Rim.

A big thank you to the Gila County maintenance crew for a quick response to clear the streets in the Village. Thanks again for the excellent response in plowing the streets. They were right on the job early Tuesday morning. Thanks again for an excellent job.

Please remember that there is an ordinance that states that there be no vehicles on the side of the street until the winter is over. Please remove any vehicles that will hinder the snowplow from plowing your street.

Firefighter news

Tonto Village III resident, Lieutenant Nick Fitch, of the Hellsgate Fire Department, and currently attached to the Christopher-Kohl’s Fire Department has been selected to attend the week-long National Fire Academy workshop in Baltimore, Md. along with Christopher-Kohl’s firefighter, Scotty Vaneckhoutte.

Nick and Scotty were among five firefighters whose names were submitted. Congratulations to you both.

Domestic Water Improvement District

A reminder that there is an opening on the water board due to a resignation. The term would run until after the election of officers in November. If you are interested in being a part of the group, and are a resident of Tonto Village, please contact administrative assistant Linda Stailey at (928) 478-4641 for more information.

Pool news

The nine-ball gals got together last Tuesday evening at the Double “D” The three top winners were Paige Ferriera, Nancy Olson of Christopher Creek, and Ethel Cain. Congratulations to the winners.