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Williams Alliance urges parents to speak to kids before prom night.

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waada-logo-01By Judge Rob Krombeen
Williams Alliance

The Williams Alliance wants to remind parents and members of the community during this upcoming Williams High School prom and graduation season, that we can make a difference to decrease the risks to our students associated with underage drinking and substance abuse, during this time of year when our youth are more vulnerable and at risk. As we enter this season of celebration, let’s keep our eyes focused on the great potential of those lives, but let us honor the lives that have been lost in the past, by ensuring those lives were not lost in vain.

Statistics and analysis from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) show that underage drinking continues to be a significant concern across the state of Arizona, and Williams in particular. (see http://www.azcjc.gov/ for more information) Those statistics however, also show that proactive and combined efforts across the state have reduced underage drinking, and have increased and improved youth awareness and perceptions about the negative aspects of underage drinking and substance abuse.

Preventative measures and programs implemented in recent years such as the Draw The Line campaign, have also increased community awareness and reduced risk factors amongst our youth. Ultimately, the ability to increase awareness of the inherent risks of underage drinking and reduce those risks our youth face, particularly at this time of year, may be with each of us.

Parents, educators, community leaders, peers, and others have one of the most effective tools at their disposal to make a significant difference in the decision making of our youth, which is simply, communication. Talking with your teenager, student, youth group members, and friends about underage drinking can have a dramatic impact on their decisions in upcoming weeks.

Add accountability to the effectiveness of speaking with our youth about underage drinking, combined with the creation of boundaries and parameters, and we will go a long ways towards increasing the chances of a safe prom and graduation season.

Please remember your words are powerful and can make a difference!

Rob Krombeen

Interstate 40 paving between Ash Fork and Williams to continue

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Winter construction shutdowns have lifted, enabling crews to continue paving work on Interstate 40 between Williams and Ash Fork (mileposts 146 to 162) starting Monday, April 28.

Over the next eight weeks drivers can expect a single lane restriction on I-40 in each direction during work hours, which are between 1 a.m. and 8p.m. Monday through Friday.

The work is part of a 16-mile repaving project on I-40 between Williams and Ash Fork. The work also includes new pavement, guardrail replacement, pavement markings and some bridge work.

The project is scheduled to be completed in summer 2014.

Visitors and residents should remember that speeding through a construction zone increases the fines. Arizona also has a “move over” law requiring all vehicles to move over for any vehicle with flashing lights if you can do so safely.

Thanks to the Page Community for Supporting Recent Tip A Cop Benefiting Special Olympics

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tip-a-cop-pagePAGE – Trying to “Tip” a cop while stopped for a traffic violation is probably not a good idea. You can, however, “Tip-a-Cop” to support Special Olympics.

250px-2014_letr_logoSuch was the opportunity at the Antelope Point Marina Restaurant on Lake Powell on Saturday, April 19 in Page. Local law enforcement and Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputies held the “Tip-a-Cop” event to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign for Special Olympics.

The officers served the meals and the tips for the service from the patrons were donated to the Arizona Special Olympics. Tip-A-Cop in Page has proven to generate a great amount of community generosity as well as public awareness for Law Enforcement and Special Olympics.

The event at Antelope Point brought in over $1,200. On behalf of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, thank you to everyone for your support of the athletes and organizers of Special Olympics.

Bill Williams Mountain Men prepare for a trip to the State capitol.

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WILLIAMS – The Williams Mountain Men have been a fixture in Williams, Arizona for a number of years. They make up the stuff of myth and legend. Today they are a popular addition to the parades in Williams, Arizona.

Goldie’s Route 66 Diner recently published an article and photos they found from photographer C.M. Whitaker who ran the photography studio in Williams for a number of years.

The City of Williams was named after William Sherley Williams—known commonly as Bill Williams or Old Bill. Some local historians contend that Bill Williams probably never visited the area of the City of Williams. Bill Williams mountain, they say, was probably named after him by a fellow trapper.

A statue of Bill Williams stands in the Williams Memorial Park on the west end of town across the street from Safeway along with the new Veteran’s Own memorial.

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BILL WILLIAMS MOUNTAIN MEN

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SHERLEY WILLIAMS, known as old Bill Williams spent nearly 25 years in the Rocky Mountain country. As a young man he had been for a time a preacher in backwood Missouri; in his old age he was famous even among the Mountain men themselves for his rugged individualism.

Old Bill and many of his colleagues liked to make their trapping camps together, it meant added protection against the Indians, help in case of injury or accident.

About all the worldly possessions that Old Bill had was his traps, rifle, knife, powder and lead and most of the time he had one horse and a mule to pack his beaver pelts and supplies.

Read more at Goldie’s Route 66 Diner

2014 Virtual Urban Farm Tour Contest

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FLAGSTAFF – Attention local urban farmers and gardeners: Flagstaff Liberty Alliance is happy to announce their 2014 Virtual Urban Farm Tour Contest! This contest is open to the public and it is free to enter.

To enter the 2014 Flagstaff virtual urban farm tour, submit pictures of your urban farm including: gardens, fruit trees, chickens/livestock, and harvest/preserves!

Go to flagstafflibertyalliance.com to submit your photos and vote on your favorite entry!

First place winner will receive a $50 gift card to Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed and be featured in the Flagstaff Liberty Alliance 2015 Urban Farm Calendar. Runner up will receive a $25 gift card to Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed.

Entries for the Urban Farm Tour will be accepted through September 15, 2014.

Read more at Flagstaff Liberty Alliance

Still time to get in on some of the Easter egg hunt

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bunnyaWILLIAMS – The Easter egg hunt is still going on at the Williams Recreation Center. Most of the eggs, however, have been found. There is still time to get in for barbeque chicken, hotdogs, cole slaw and other treats.

High above the event the Zip Line is running and drawing a crowd.
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There is also a yard sale at the First Baptist Church of Williams on Grant street across from Safeway.

You still have time to partake of some of the activities.

Reminder for the Citizen Prosecutor Academy

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CASEALGoldBlueReduced2Tami Suchowiejko of the Coconino County Attorney’s office reminds Coconino County residents of the Citizen Prosecutor Academy scheduled for Friday May 2nd. The one-day course runs from 8:30 am to 5 pm and is conducted by various law enforcement agencies in the county.

Visit the website at www.coconino.az.gov/CountyAttorney to download an application form. Completed forms can be faxed to (928) 679-8201, or mailed to Coconino County Attorney’s Office, 110 E. Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 or contact Tami Suchowiejko at (928) 679-8229 or Email.

New flea market opening in Flagstaff Saturday.

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symmetreeFLAGSTAFF – A new flea market opens Saturday, April 26 at the Symmetree Marketplace north of the Flagstaff Mall. The Symmetree Marketplace is located at 5900 north highway 89 in Flagstaff.

The landscaped fenced property features 24/7 security and safe parking in a high traffic area on highway 89. Spaces are $15 per day or $25 for the weekend.

Contact Steve Curry at 928-600-6681 for more information or to reserve space.

Weather may not cooperate this Easter weekend.

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Williams Easter Egg Hunt 2012WILLIAMS – While there will be a lot to do this Easter weekend, many activities may have to move indoors because of the weekend weather. The Weather Service predicts rain Friday and Saturday clearing by Sunday.

The weather service predicts a 40% chance of rain Friday with gusts of wind possible up to 29 mph after 11 am. The chance decreases to 30% Friday night and Saturday after 11 am. Thunderstorms are possible both days. The last two predictions of rain brought very little wet weather into the area, however.

The weekend begins with Friday Good Friday service is at the church at the First Baptist Church and Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

On Saturday Williams Parks and Recreation will host the annual city Easter egg hunt at the Youth Center. The event will run from 11 am to 2 pm. In addition, the Grand Canyon National Park entry is free this Saturday the 19th.

Sunday of course Churches will probably host Easter egg hunts of their own after services.

Raffle to help pay for cancer patient Fionn Bowen

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11-year old Fionn is undergoing cancer treatment at the Phoenix Children's Hospital.

11-year old Fionn is undergoing cancer treatment at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

WILLIAMS – A raffle is being conducted to assist in paying the medical bills for the cancer treatment of Fionn Bowen.

Raffle tickets are $2 each and prizes include a $20 Mary Kay gift certificate, a certificate for the Red Raven, yard work, quilts and more. Raffle date is May 11. To purchase tickets call Laci Karlsberger 635-4075.