Coconino Amateur Radio Club presents special award

FLAGSTAFF – The Coconino Amateur Radio Club met for their regular business meeting at the Sizzler in Flagstaff Thursday, July 13. In addition to the business, however, they had a prestigious award to present. In addition to the normal routine—such as winning the 2017 Field Day trophy—they made the presentation to the Arizona Amateur Radio Ham-of-the-Year.

Joe W7LUX (left) receives Ham of the Year award from Jack KD7RCJ.


Joe Hobart W7LUX, was awarded the Ham of the Year award for 2017 by ARA Staff member Jack Lunsford KD7RCJ.

Joe Hobart is the area coordinator for the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and technical representative for the Arizona Repeater Association in Flagstaff.

A historic landmark falls

WILLIAMS – The Old Smokey’s across from Dairy Queen on Route 66 was a Williams landmark for years. After serving hundreds of thousands of breakfasts and lunches to locals and travelers alike, the building became unusable. Several years ago, the new owners moved the restaurant downtown next to the mall at 125 W. Route 66.

This afternoon the Old Smokey’s building was destroyed by workers.