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Arizona Highways magazine celebrates 90 years with anniversary issue

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300-azhighwayPHOENIX — How do you capture the past 90 years in words and pictures? It’s not an easy task to encapsulate the best of the best in a single issue of a magazine.

April marks 90 years of publication for Arizona Highways magazine. As a tribute, Arizona Highways has taken a walk through history. The editorial staff dug through roughly 1,100 issues to assemble a collection of words, photos, ads, maps, art and other memorabilia that proved to be some of the most popular items ever published by the magazine. The content is divided up over nine decades, each decade highlighting the favorites among readers.

“We’ve come a long way since 1925, when we ran ads for road graders and published stories about bridge construction,” said Arizona Highways Editor Robert Stieve. “Things got a lot more interesting in 1938, when Editor Raymond Carlson and Art Director George Avey came along. They’re the founding fathers of a magazine that would go on to make publishing history in 1946 with the world’s first all-color publication, get banned in the Soviet Union in 1965 because it was viewed as propaganda, and share the beauty of Arizona with readers in all 50 states and more than 120 countries around the world.”

Arizona Highways’ 90th anniversary issue features so many highlights from years past, that the number of pages was nearly doubled for this issue. Everything from famous photographs by Ansel Adams, colorful paintings by Ted DeGrazia, and breathtaking scenery from every corner of Arizona is included in this special collector’s issue.

There are some treats in store with this 90th anniversary issue for both longtime subscribers and new readers. The April issue features custom front and back covers. The original work of art on the front cover was created by world-renowned painter and Arizona native Ed Mell. It combines some of the many elements of the Arizona landscape, along with a highway featured prominently. Signed, limited-edition prints of this fine art will be available for sale at $49.99. Proceeds will benefit Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona.

The iconic map on the back cover was originally created in 1940 by George Avey. This will also be available as a limited-edition print for $19.99. Both prints will be available for purchase at shoparizonahighways.com or by calling 1-800-543-5432.

Finally, for one day only, a digital 12-month subscription to Arizona Highways will be available on April 1 at the cost of just one dollar, the same price for a subscription to the magazine in 1925, the year it launched. The sale will begin at 8 a.m. on April 1 and last until midnight at arizonahighways.com. The special price for the digital subscription is limited to the first 10,000 customers on April 1.

A one-year subscription to the print version of Arizona Highways magazine (12 issues) is $24 in the United States. For more information on Arizona Highways magazine, or to sign up for a subscription, visit arizonahighways.com.

Save-Meant to Rescue has a new way to give

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smtrWILLIAMS — If you shop Amazon, you are probably happy with the great selection of books, videos and other products you receive. Now you can add donations to the Save Meant to Rescue shelter project in Williams.

Save Meant to Rescue has been working to build a no-kill shelter project in Williams. The City of Williams recently donated a portion of property to the project.

The project has recently signed up with the Amazon Smile project which donates a half-percent of your purchase to charitable organizations.

To participate you can go to the Amazon Smile web site to sign up.

HB 2320 and HB 2431 Stalled in House

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PHOENIX — The House Leadership has sidelined two AzCDL-requested bills, HB 2320 and HB 2431. If they cannot meet the March 20 deadline to be heard in Senate committees, they are effectively dead for the session.

HB 2320, which would exempt CCW permit holders from being disarmed when entering state and local government property unless every person entering is screened for weapons, only needs a Third Read floor vote to proceed to the Senate.

HB 2431, which would establish an interstate compact that restricts member states from enacting firearms transfer requirements greater than existing federal law, needs both a House Committee of the Whole (COW) hearing, currently scheduled for March 9, and a Third Read vote to proceed.

It’s time to urge the House Leadership to schedule HB 2320 and HB 2431 for Third Read votes before it’s too late.

Daylight Savings time begins Sunday

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famous-daylight-savings-time-quotes-and-sayings-2PHOENIX — Daylight savings time will begin tomorrow. Across the country clocks will “spring ahead” one hour.

Except in Arizona.

For years, Arizona has enjoyed the luxury of not having to reset their clocks. They may, however, have to reset the recording times on their VCR (if you know what those are) to ensure they can capture the latest Lady Gaga performance.

300-Native-AmericanThis distressing situation may change, however, if Republican Phil Lovas has his way.
Arizona legislature Phil Lovas (R-22) has introduced HB 2014 to make Arizona compliant with daylight savings time. He is joined by John Allen (R-15) and Paul Boyer (R-20).

HB 2014 would amend Section 1-242 of the Arizona Revised Statute to make Arizona residents change their clocks with the rest of the nation. The bill even deletes section D. of the current statute which reads:

The rejection of daylight saving time as provided for in this section may be changed by future legislative action.

Presumably this is intended to ensure that no one has to change their recording times so that they can always and forever catch the latest escapades of the Kardashians.

Fortunately there appears to have been no movement on this bill of Kawliforna influence.

60-day ramp closures start Mar. 9 at the Loop 101/Thomas Road interchange

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PHOENIX — As part of the Loop 101 Improvement Project in the East Valley, additional on- and off-ramps will be closed for approximately two months starting Monday (March 9), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The northbound Loop 101 on- and off-ramps at Thomas Road are scheduled to close by early Monday morning. Crews will reconstruct the ramps so they fit into the path of the wider freeway. The ramps are due to reopen by mid-May.

Drivers are encouraged to use ramps at other nearby interchanges along Loop 101 while the ramps at Thomas Road are closed.

The work is part of the $73 million project to add new right lanes along Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway). The entire project is scheduled for completion next year.

The northbound Loop 101 on-ramp and southbound off-ramp at McKellips Road were closed to traffic last week. They are scheduled to reopen by early May.

Project schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Overnight pipe installation scheduled on SR 89 in Chino Valley on Sunday

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Pipe installation is scheduled on northbound State Route 89 near Windy Valley Plaza in Chino Valley on Sunday night, March 8 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers can expect minimal delays during work hours.

Law enforcement personnel will be present and drivers are encouraged to adhere to the reduced speed limit and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. Note that Arizona Revised Statue allows for double the fine for speeding through a construction zone.

No impact apparent from recent storm in Williams

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SantaFe150304-2WILLIAMS – While the City of Flagstaff Utilites division reports good news for Flagstaff, the recent winter storm does not seem to have had a major impact on the water situation in Williams. It is unknown what a spring thaw might bring in the future.

Dead fish float on Buckskinner Reservoir in August 2014

Dead fish float on Buckskinner Reservoir in August 2014

One person noted in a Facebook post that a Flagstaff radio station reported that Santa Fe dam on Fourth Street/Perkinsville road was full. It is probable that they mixed up the Santa Fe dam reservoir with the Buckskinner Park reservoir which has been filled with well water. The consequence of that was a number of dead fish last August from the chemicals in the well water.

The only impact that the recent snow has had on Santa Fe dam is to cover the road in the center of the dam with snow. The road was put in place to allow dredging of the reservoir a few years ago.
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The City of Flagstaff Utilities Division reported on their Facebook page on March 3 that the lake levels in Upper Lake Mary is now 60% full with future runoff from snow melt still to come. This represents a doubling of the level previous to the storm. They estimate that this totals 1.6 billion gallons of water. They deliver approximately 2.8 billion gallons of water to customers throughout the year.

Williams should see what impact the snow melt should have as the temperatures continue to increase into the upper 50s and low 60s next week. The long-range forecast shows a slight chance of rain showers next Friday.

Knights of Columbus has $30,000 to give away

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WILLIAMS – The Arizona State Council of the Knights of Columbus is holding its annual raffle to support local charities. Tickets are $5 each, $20 for 5 or $100 for a book of 30. The drawing is May 16 and winners need not be present to win.

Prizes are a $10,000; $7000; $5000; $3000; $2000, $1000 and four $500 cash prizes.

You can purchase tickets from any Knights of Columbus member or at the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Williams at 900 W Grant Ave. Call (928) 635-2430 for more information.

Williams Young Life Steak Dinner

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WILLIAMS – The Williams Young LIfe will hold a steak dinner and auction fundraiser at the Lost Canyon Dining Hall at 1450 Perkinsville Road. Adult tickets are $8 each, $5 per ticket for kids 4 to 12-years-old and kids under 3 eat free. You can reserve a table of 8 for $55,

There will also be a silent and live auction held. If you desire to donate, you can contact Patrick at (602)526-4398.

The dinner will be held on March 29. Tickets are available at Cafe 326 on Route 66 or through any Young Life or Wyldlife member.

To reach the camp, go up 4th Avenue to Perkinsville Road and look to the left just as you pass Santa Fe dam.

Recent snow claims one life in Flagstaff

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FLAGSTAFF – At about 7:58 on Monday, Flagstaff police officers responded to a call concerning a man who appeared to be sleeping. When officers arrived at 2800 S. Woodlands, they discovered a man face down and covered with snow.

The man was cold to the touch and pronounced dead by medics who responded to the scene.

No foul play is suspected. It appears the person died due to the weather.

The Flagstaff Police Department is attempting to identify the person and notify next of kin.

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