Flagstaff High Senior conducts class community service project at Recreation Center.

Jorge Zavala and Leavi Mitchell conduct community service project at Williams Recreation Center.

Jorge Zavala and Leavi Mitchell conduct community service project at Williams Recreation Center.

WILLIAMS — Flagstaff High School senior Leavi Mitchell was required to set up a community service event by one of his teachers. With his busy schedule, he decided on providing hot dogs at the Youth and Recreation Center in Williams. He even took to Facebook to advertise. The hot dogs were provided by another teacher at Flagstaff High, Sheri Bain.

Though some expressed suspicion at the date of the event, April 1, it was no joke. We noticed him setting up the barbecue pit and caught his Facebook post later in the day in the Williams Classified Facebook page.

[His teacher] “…asked that me and two others set up an event that would help the community. So I decided to get some hot dogs and get them out to whoever is walking by.”

Leavi and his assistant, Jorge Zavala live in the Parks area.

Leavi explained that in the past students from Flagstaff High have participated in a number of projects. The welding students have built park benches and donated them to the city. Others have painted parking spots. He decided on Friday in Williams because kids have no school on Friday. It is a working day for the parents and this event would help out by providing the kids something to eat at the recreation center.

“I wanted to teach kids,” Leavi said. “So it’s easier to run something when you really have heart into something. What I originally planned was to set up a basketball skills event at Flagstaff at the rec center next to Coconino High School, but that didn’t work out for time.

“I was going to put out fliers to the youth basketball groups, I had to do my research and find out some good drills for that age group. I really ran out of time doing other school events—football, basketball, track.”

Would he like to teach kids in the future? “I wanted to be a councilor—like a psychologist. I’m still debating on that or welding.” He is interested in both subjects.

It’s always smart to keep your options open.

Person Arrested in Home Invasion

FLAGSTAFF/DONEY PARK — On Monday, March 28, 2016 at about 4:49 pm an adult female who resides at a residence located on Winchester Drive in Doney Park reported a suspicious person. According to the caller a male approached her in her garage saying he needed help. He told her that people were after him and then he ran away from the property. Due to his physical appearance and his actions the believed the subject was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

At about 4:52 pm a second adult female who lives in the same area as the first caller reported someone was trying to break through the backdoor of her home. She observed the subject at the back door hitting the door and yelling “people were trying to get him”. She said the subject went to another backdoor, she then locked herself in her bedroom and called 911.

The subject broke through the second door entering the home yelling “people are after me”, he then grabbed a kitchen knife and exited the front door.

The second caller’s husband, returned home and parked his vehicle in the driveway, when the subject exited the home and approached him. According to the victim’s husband the subject held a knife walking toward him saying “people are after me”. He said the subject appeared to be paranoid as he was continuously looking over his shoulder. As the husband stepped out of his vehicle the suspect who was approximately 15 feet away from him dropped the knife. The suspect then crouched in front of the vehicle in an attempt to conceal himself. The husband stepped on the knife and Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer arrived and arrested the suspect.

The subject was identified as 18 year old Sanjahsee Begay and was transported to the Coconino County Detention Facility where he was incarcerated on one count of First Degree Trespass (Felony), one count of Felony Criminal Damage, one count of Second Degree Burglary (Felony), and one count of Disorderly Conduct (Misdemeanor).

Volunteers needed for Arizona Antelope Foundation project

Pronghorn_-_FreePHOENIX — The Arizona Antelope Foundation is seeking volunteers April 15-17 for a fence modification project on Highway 82 from Sonoita east to Upper Elgin Road in southeastern Arizona.

The project activity includes modifying about 3.2 miles of existing fence in 10 different segments on the right-of-way of Highway 82. The bottom two strands of barbed wire will be replaced by a single strand of smooth wire 16 inches above the ground. All fence stays will be removed and replaced with new ones. The objective is to improve motorist safety and to help ensure that pronghorn regularly crossing Highway 82 do not get hung up within the right-of-way.

The project begins at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16; and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 17. While this is a three-day project, the most pressing need for volunteers will be Saturday. If there are some volunteers who only can provide help for one day, Saturday would be the best for work crew allocations.

The Arizona Antelope Foundation will provide dinners Friday and Saturday nights, as well as continental breakfasts with coffee and juice Saturday and Sunday mornings. Volunteers are asked to provide their own lunches to eat in the field. Volunteers also should bring work gloves, snacks, water and personal gear.

Sign up by April 8 by e-mailing info@azantelope.org. For more information, contact Glen Dickens at (520) 247-4907. For a printer-friendly map to the campsite, visit www.azantelope.org.

Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop set for April 15-17

BOW___Photo_1_PHOENIX —  For women who just want to find out what the outdoors experience is all about, signing up for a Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop is a great place to start.

The Arizona Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, will conduct its next BOW workshop April 15-17 at Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott.

The workshop introduces like-minded women (18 and older) to outdoors skills in an enjoyable, no-pressure setting with expert instructors. Horsemanship, outdoor photography, archery, fly-fishing, Dutch-oven cooking, shooting and birding are among the more than 30 courses offered during the day. The evenings are filled with fun and entertainment, like night hikes, fly-tying and motivational speakers.

“BOW is about much more than hunting and fishing, or even camping and paddling,” said Linda Dightmon, program coordinator. “It’s all about learning to appreciate our wild lands and wildlife, and how to help conserve them. It’s all about learning a new skill or conquering an old fear.

“It’s all about meeting like-minded women and making new friends. It could be all about learning a lot more about you.”

Lodging will be provided in rustic cabins, with five to seven campers per room using bunk beds. Campers must provide their own bedding and towels. Sleeping bags are highly recommended. Full bathrooms with electricity are available in each cabin.

The workshop fee is $250 ($300 with horsemanship) and includes all course materials, meals and lodging. The only things participants need to bring are their personal items, a good attitude and a willingness to learn.