Shelby School’s ‘Wizard’ was wonderful
Last Friday afternoon my husband and I attended a performance of The Shelby School’s version of “The Wizard of Oz.” What a great production these kids put on — from first-graders to high school age. They outdid themselves in a very enjoyable performance.
A recipe to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo — meaning the 5th of May — is this weekend. It commemorates the Battle of Puebla in which outnumbered Mexican troops defeated the invading French soldiers.
Village busting out with blooms, birds and more
The month of April is just about over — there are only about four days left. The Village is still showing off with the fruit trees busting with blooms and the iris and tulips are just starting to show off, along with the wild grape hyacinths.
Sights and scents of spring in the Village
The air smells so sweet with the blossoms just starting to come into full bloom on the apple trees.
Hope this latest storm didn’t ruin gardens
Tonto Village was covered in white on Tuesday morning. What a shock that was. I am positive that the calendar says April, synonymous with spring, warm weather, flowers, etc.
Loving all these beautiful spring blooms
Spring is a wonderful time of year with a feeling of renewal as all the flowers and trees come to life.
A treat for Easter from the Fireflies cookbook
The month of March is just about history with only this week left, but it is a very important Holy Week for Christians as well as for the Jewish community celebrating Passover.
Spring beginning to flirt with Rim Country
This past week has definitely improved over last week. For one thing, no more snow!
Wild weather keeps us all guessing
What a week! Tonto Village was hammered by a blinding snowstorm last Friday, which continued into Saturday.
Spring is starting to make her mark
If I didn’t know that the Rim Country is expecting another storm this weekend, I would think that spring has sprung.
Tonto Village residents more than ready for winter to come to an end
February is gone! Come on March and warmer weather and hopefully no more snow.
Snowstorm brings activities to a screeching halt
Tonto Village is pretty much hunkered down from the snowstorm, and activities have come to a screeching halt.
Already seeing signs of spring
According to the groundhog in Pennsylvania, we will have an early spring. From what I have observed over the past few weeks, that may be so.
Weather causes plenty of TV worries
OMG!!! The weather has been just crazy! Just about everyone in Tonto Village has had some kind of issues with this unusual weather.
Jump in temperatures sings spring
The month is going too fast. Next week is the last week of January!
We were just wondering about winter
Brrr! Talk about being cold! Tonto Village has experienced frozen pipes, drafty windows and plenty of icy streets.
More cold weather coming our way
Is it cold enough for you? If not, wait a few days; the weather people say that it will be getting colder.
Watch your step until sun melts the ice
Tonto Village has turned into a winter wonderland in the past few days.
One blotch on Christmas spirit in the Village
I hope that all my readers had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends and that you got everything that you desired. This year my husband and I decided to stay in the Village. Our second daughter and our son-in-law came up after Christmas to visit with us for a few days and enjoy the rest of the snow.
Look at the date on the (Mayan) calendar!
Oh my! Look at the date on the paper ... The world is supposed to end today. I haven’t heard a time when this is supposed to happen, maybe you will have time to read this column before the end comes.
Forecast for winter weather lifts spirits
The weather forecasters have announced that there will be some rain or snow by Friday. Whoopee!!!
No winter = a drought of holiday spirit
Where did winter go? There has been no rain or snow in a few months now and according to the weather reports I listened to, the precipitation is not on the horizon.
Shopping season slips into high gear
Today is the last day of November which means that the holiday season gets under way in earnest.
New battalion chief has first duty
Since you are reading this column on Friday, Thanksgiving Day is over, except for the leftovers. How many ways can you fix leftover turkey?
Before the next big cold snap, make sure you get those chimneys checked
There was frost on the pumpkin this past week! In fact it was downright cold.
Start getting ready for Christmas now
By today, everyone should know who will lead our country. I pray that whichever candidate won that he leads with the Lord’s help. Our nation is on the brink of ____ (you can fill in the blank).
Glad to see political ads on TV ending
Oh! My gosh! The political ads will stop after Nov. 6. Will anyone miss them?
Village gets haunted Friday night
The scariest and spookiest and the most fun for kids is almost here. Of course it has to be Halloween day
The fire season seems to be hanging on
The fire season is not over. On Oct. 14, about 10:30 a.m., a fire was reported to the Forest Service and Tonto National Forest.
Hunters enjoying Rim’s great weather
The outdoors has been the place to be this past week; the weather has been perfect.
Shelby students set to saddle up today
Haven’t the days been picture perfect? The weather has finally broke from the monsoon rains and the nasty humidity.
Sept. 11, 2001 will never be forgotten
Do you remember where you were on Sept. 11, 2001? That day was horrifying, scary, and bewildering for me.
Labor Day events were a big hit
Tonto Village rocked this past weekend with a barbecue by the Hellsgate auxiliary at fire station #22, and the Modified Motorcycle Camp and Jam.
Tonto Village gets welcome downpour
What a downpour Tonto Village had on Monday afternoon. In the span of about half an hour, the rain was measured at about an inch.
ASU’s Camp Tontozona return is great news
Camp Tontozona will be active again. What great news! The ASU football team, the Sun Devils, will be holding practice sessions and a scrimmage this week.
Summer has flown by too quickly
It was difficult to type in August so soon. It seems as if the summer has flown by much too quickly. I have not gone fishing as much as I have wanted or gone somewhere I have not been to, but wait ... that’s not true.
Rain has been a real blessing
Have you ever gone to Young? We have been thinking of making the trip for quite a while, so we decided to make the trip this past weekend, which was a perfect time.
Our pine trees are now smiling
Finally!!!! The clouds opened up and let go with a considerable amount of rain for Payson and the surrounding area. The rain totals were widely spread from a small amount to three inches in some places.
Fishing fans: hit the Rim Lakes
Since I am writing this column on Tuesday, I do not know if we had the rainfall that was predicted for Wednesday, the 4th of July. According to the Payson Ranger Station, the Tonto National Forest is closed to camping and hiking because of the extreme dryness of the forest and the safety of people because of bear attacks. Even a simple task such as walking your animals in the forest is prohibited.
So far, it’s been a bit scary this summer
The month of June is just about over, but not without some scary moments around Tonto Village. By now everyone knows that there have been three bear attacks within our vicinity and one of those attacks was quite severe. So far, there have been three tracked down by Arizona Game and Fish and killed. One bear was killed on Saturday and two were killed on Sunday. Wherever there are campers and campsites there are the signs posted to be aware of bears — But who pays attention?
Watch out for snakes while fishing
Who turned up the thermostat? That sun is extremely strong. I hope that everyone is wearing sun block. Since Sunday was Father’s Day, my hubby wanted to go fishing, and wow, the heat and sun wore him out pretty fast. He did have a good time and he did land a few fish, enough for a good meal. One word of caution as you fish: be aware of your surroundings because of snakes.
Shelby School adding scouting programs
It has been a busy June for me and for the Hellsgate Fireflies Auxiliary. This past Saturday, the auxiliary participated in the Bashas’ Food Festival in the Bashas’ parking lot. There were many vendors selling various things including food and crafts.
Campers need to be aware of wildlife
The big news this week is the “missing” bear. This big, bad bear attacked a lady inside her tent at the Ponderosa Campground recently and he is still at large. Arizona Game and Fish personnel have closed that campground along with the Bear Flat campground on the 405 Road and extended the closure into the Hellsgate Wilderness area. For more current information, contact the Payson Ranger Station at (928) 474-7900 or the Arizona Game and Fish Headquarters at 800-970-2327. Many campers do not give a thought about the wild creatures that inhabit our forests and a “bear alert” is very serious. Every camper needs to inform themselves about safe camping in bear country.
Thanks for support on our big day
The month of May is now behind us for another year, but not without a few surprises. Last week the temperature got down to freezing in the village and killed a few of my flowers, and left shriveled up leaves on many of the shrubs and trees including my neighbor’s grape vines. I only hope that what ever blossoms were on the apple tress that they survived that frost.
The meaning of Memorial Day
This weekend is a big holiday for many of us. Do you know the significance of the Memorial Day holiday? It is not just about an extra day off from work, having a barbecue or camping out in the forest, etc. It is about honoring those men and women who sacrificed their lives in one of our many wars and they did it unselfishly to keep our nation free from hostile countries. It is about placing ‘Old Glory’ on a veteran’s grave or leaving a red poppy, which is a symbol of those who died.
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