Visits Encouraged To New Web Site & Roosevelt, Arizona

If you haven't visited the Tonto Basin News website recently, you might want to take another look. Numerous articles have been added to several sections, including, "Roosevelt History," "Arizona History" and "Arizona News." We've also added a section for "Other Stories" and "Hiking Arizona," as well as loads of new and interesting links in "Cool Links" under the "Special Sections" area. Visitors to the site at tontobasinnews.com can also subscribe via PayPal. Check it out, send me an email from the site, and let me know what you think! The Arizona Department of Transportation conducted a dedication ceremony last Friday morning. Although the road is not expected to be open until the middle of October, the ceremony gave those present a preview of an incredibly scenic and realigned State Route 188. The sweeping vistas as you come down the hill into Roosevelt are nothing short of "oohs and aahhs." As I was leaving, I overheard one official make the comment, "Napolitano was a no show." I guess Gila County doesn't have a large enough constituency to warrant an appearance by the governor to this "momentous occasion." On a more pleasant note, we want to take this opportunity to wish Bud Johnson (Brenda's other half) a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Bud turns 68 this week (and he's just as "ornery as ever"). Until next issue . . . take care.