ADEQ Hosts Free Environmental Roadshow in Winslow

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and partners, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Adopt a Highway Volunteer Programs and Keep Arizona Beautiful (KAZB), will conduct an “Environmental Resources Roadshow” in Navajo County on Tuesday, August 25, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winslow Council Chambers, 115 E. Second St., Winslow.

ADEQ encourages community members, business people, public officials, and school representatives in Winslow, and the surrounding area to attend this free two-hour event. Following brief presentations, attendees can engage in open dialogue and a question and answer session.
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Oath Keepers meeting this Saturday

a22de8_7e7df60d14a74d7d8368f167f9729975.jpg_srz_p_271_271_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srzWILLIAMS — There will be an meeting of Oath Keepers this Saturday at the Wild West Junction at 10 a.m. They invite those who wish to join Oath Keepers to attend the meeting.

There will also be discussion on the organization of Community Preparedness Teams. These teams are being formed from the community to consist of people with skills necessary to react to natural or man-made disasters. You do not have to be a member of the Oath Keeper organization to participate.

The CPT system is open to anyone in Coconino County—not just Williams. Anyone from Coconino County can attend the meeting to learn what the CPT program is about.

The Gila Watershed Partnership seeks Executive Director

ADEQ logo resizedThe Gila Watershed Partnership, a non-profit Arizona corporation, seeks an experienced Executive Director. The ED serves as the chief executive for the organization, and provides leadership and direction to the staff. The ED reports to the GWP Board of Directors, and is responsible for assisting and implementing the organization’s strategic plan. The goals of GWP are to help conserve and enhance the natural resources and the environment of the watershed for all users, to help increase and improve water quantity and quality and to help plan and act to avoid and minimize damage from large storms, floods, and other natural disasters.
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2015 Fall Session of the Northern Arizona Citizen’s Police Academy Open for Enrollment

flagstaff-policeFLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Northern Arizona University Police Department and the Arizona Department of Public Safety are pleased to announce that the 2015 Fall Session of the Northern Arizona Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) will begin on Wednesday, September, 2015 at 6:00 pm.

CPA is a multi-agency program designed to promote awareness and understanding thus fostering a partnership of trust and shared responsibility between interested law abiding citizens and law enforcement. This 10 week 13 class program meets on Wednesday nights and couple of Saturday’s beginning September 9, 2015. Wednesday night classes are held at the Brent Cooper memorial auditorium located at 911 E. Sawmill Road, Flagstaff Arizona from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participation in this program is free of charge and open to all law abiding community members.

Topics that are covered include:
1. Tour of the Coconino County Detention Facility
2. Overview of Felony Crimes and Criminal Investigations
3. Tour of the AZ Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory
4. Demonstration of the drug interdiction K9 unit from the Department of Public Safety.
5. Overview of Traffic Enforcement and Highway Safety Programs

For more information or to register for this program please call Sgt Margaret Bentzen of the Flagstaff Police Department at (928) 556-2300 or Community Programs Planner, Gerry Blair of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at (928)226-5089. Applications will be posted on both the County and City websites.

Registration or applications will be accepted at this time and up until August 28, 2015.

Elvis, Melvis: Music with a-peel on KZBX

300px-MelvisWILLIAMS — While vacationing in Laughlin, we thought we found the perfect gift for Maggie who manages the Camp Civitan Shop in downtown Williams.

Maggie Peel started her broadcasting career at KZBX 92.1 FM in Williams by broadcasting Elvis tunes for her show Elvis With A-Peel. She even got in early today to purchase her issue of the latest Elvis stamps available at the post office. Thus we got her the Elvis glasses to help get her in character.

Alas, she has changed her format. She still plays Elvis, but added country and contemporary music in the mix. So now her show is just Music With A-Peel. You can hear her show from 4-6 p.m. on KZBX or listen to the show on their web site.

During the day you can meet the mega-radio personality at her day job, and possibly pick up some deals, at the Camp Civitan Thrift Store in downtown Williams next to Old Smokey’s restaurant. Camp Civitan Thrift Shop is currently open from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Rain expected to continue throughout the week

Rain-150812-01WILLIAMS — Williams received a significant amount of rain yesterday and it appears will continue to receive rain and cool weather throughout the week.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 79 by noon, then falling to around 71 during the remainder of the day. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.