Issue #21, Winter Weather

          

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Bridge over Troubled Waters

Since the Winter rains began, many of the creeks and rivers in the state have
become swollen and made many residents have a difficult time getting
to their homes  The above picture is of Beaver Creek, which as definitely
caused some residents of Lacy Lane in Camp Verde to have some problems
getting home!  How would you like to have to use this swinging bridge?  I'm sure
this way of getting to your home can be unnerving for some residents, and
others just take it in stride.  Personally, I think I'd be happier if I lived
elsewhere, which I do!! 

This is Lacy Lane where it crosses Beaver Creek.  When I took this picture,
the water wasn't as high as it finally got, but it was still formidable enough for
any motor vehicles to become stalled out or swept into the deeper parts
of the creek. Believe it or not, some drivers tried crossing anyway and had
to get towed out.... And ticketed for a "dumb drivers law" we have here.

On the other side of Camp Verde, Highway 260 crosses over the Verde
River.  It too was overflowing it's banks.  Fortunately, all bridges over the
river are high enough to not effect traffic.  Flooding has damaged some
homes in the area, but nothing like the devastation that has happened in
other countries recently in the news!