[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ow! This August, limbs are not piled alongside our streets for weeks. The city expedited the bid process, authorizing City Manager Rick Tarr to select a contractor from bids submitted, after those interested took a quick look at the scope of work.

Alonzo Vasquez quickly scooped up and shredded to smithereens the limbs and logs that lined Mountain City streets. In Monday night’s council meeting, only good words were heard regarding his job well done.

Council members emphas...