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Free tax preparation in Williams.

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WILLIAMS—A free tax preparation experience at the Episcopal Church in Williams for people with incomes less that $51,000. The St. John’s Episcopal Church is located at 202 W. Grant street; on the corner of Second Street and Grant. The tax preparation meetings will be Thursday, January 31 from 10 am to noon and 1 pm to 3 pm. There will be two more opportunities on Thursday, February 28th and March 21 from 5 to 8 pm on each day.

There will also be tax preparation services at the Grand Canyon Recreation Center at 2 Mohave Street, Williams. The dates are Friday, February 8 from 5-8 pm and Mondays, February 11 & 25 and March 4 & 11 from 10 am to 1 pm.

You will need to bring (1) a picture ID for taxpayer and spouse, Social Security or ITIN cards for all household members, (2) all tax papers, such as W2 and 1099 forms and other proof of income, (3) name, address and tax ID of child care provider; Amount of money paid to child care provider last year, (4) account and routing numbers for direct deposit. If filing jointly, both spouses must be present to sign the return. A copy of last year’s tax returns are helpful.

In Flagstaff, tax preparation will be available at the Coconino High School, 2801 Izabel Street on Saturdays from January 19 to April 13 from 9 am to 4 pm. Used the south entrance. Also at the Lura Kinsey Elementary at 1601 S. Lone Tree Road on Wednesday, April 3 and Thursdays January 31, February 14, February 28 and March 14. The time is 4:30 to 7:30 pm each day.

A third location is St. Pius at 2237 E. Cedar Avenue on Tuesdays, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 26 and April 9 from 4 to 7 pm. They will host one more on April 15 from 9 am to 4 pm.

There will also be sessions at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church basement at 224 S. Kendrick Street. The times are from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursdays February 7 & 21, March 7 & 28, and April 11.

The Family Resource Center at 4000 N. Cummings Street will host tax preparation volunteers on Fridays, February 1 & 15, March 1 & 15 and April 5 from 4-7 pm.

Goodwill, 2225 N Steves Blvd Tuesday: February 12 & Wednesday 27 9:00am-1:00pm

Interested parties can call 888-635-0545 or visit the United Way of Northern Arizona for more information. New locations may be added.

Wet weather ahead.

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comet-01The seven-day forecast for Williams shows a ten-percent chance of rain tomorrow jumping to 60-percent Friday through Saturday. This will probably present some icy conditions which residents should be aware of.

While that will probably wipe out the remainder of the ice sculptures, a chance of snow is predicted starting Sunday night and continuing. Flagstaff can expect similar conditions.

Government offices closed tomorrow

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Government offices will be close tomorrow in observance of Martin Luther King day.

Wrestling tonight cancelled

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WILLIAMS—The wrestling class taught by Pastor Andy McDaniel scheduled for tonight is cancelled due to the cold weather. Classes should resume on Thursday the 17th at 6:30 p.m.

Northern Arizona Authors Association first meeting of the year.

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nawa-20130112 001WILLIAMS—The Northern Arizona Authors Association held their first meeting of the new year this weekend. The meeting was held at the Wild West Junction on Route 66 in Williams.

Cozette Riggs of Inspired Originals announced that Angels and Miracles by local author Jessie Medeiros is selling well.

Mark Warden of the Williams Nursery displayed artist renderings of the Renaissance park project and gave an update.

Authors gave readings of their current works in progress. Award winning novelist Gary McCarthy is working on a spec script for his novel River Thunder under the title of Wind Warrior. It could be filmed in Williams as an independent film project.

Local author Karen Colson is working on a rewrite of Murder on Route 66.

The next meeting is slated for February 2nd in Flagstaff from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Northern Arizona Authors Association meets January 12

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All writers—published or not—are invited to The Northern Arizona Authors Association meeting at 10 am on Saturday January 12th at the Wild West Junction in Williams, Arizona. All writers, published or not, are welcome to join us.

The following meeting in February will be in Flagstaff to accommodate our authors from Sedona, Flagstaff and beyond.

Our newest published author Jessie Medeiros is having great success with the sales of her “Angels and Miracles” book.

Snow Sunday in Williams

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The long range forecast gives a 30% chance of snow Sunday night through Monday. Although little snow accumulation is expected, high temperatures will drop below 40-degrees. The temperatures should rise to the lower 40s the rest of the week thereafter.

White Christmas, but sunny today.

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Last Advent concert at St John's Episcopal-Luthern Church

Last Advent concert at St John’s Episcopal-Luthern Church

The last of the Advent musical presentations ended last Sunday at the St John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church. Of course they invite visitors and new members to the 100-year old Church anytime.

The predicted snow of last night was less than spectacular leaving less than one-inch to add to the snow of the previous storms. Still there is plenty of snow left to construct that snowman as visitors to the Polar Express will attest to.

Light snow and rain is forecast for Wednesday during the day raising to a 50% chance on Thursday to deliver up to two-inches of fresh powder. Friday follows with a slight chance of light snow before 11 a.m. clearing to give us a sunny Saturday with a chance of snow the following two days.

Visitors to the Polar Express are reminded that they should stop at one of the local stores to purchase gloves for their kids.

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This is, also, the last week in which you can visit Bearizona Drive-Thru animal park during the weekdays. During January and February they will only be open on Saturday and Sunday during their normal hours of 8 a.m. with the last car being admitted at 4 p.m. They have a GPS system which gives you a personalized tour of the park. After driving through the main attraction you can relax and take a stroll among the animals and take in the Raptor Show in the walk-through area.

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We experienced hunters don’t need the GPS, but it might be useful for you tourists

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Major Winter Storm Tracking Through the Central United States

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A powerful system continues to bring significant, widespread impacts in the form of blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and fire weather conditions to the central United States. Meanwhile, another storm is beginning to impact the Pacific Northwest and northern California, where heavy mountain snow and coastal flash flooding are possible through at least Thursday.

As the Winter Solstice takes hold tomorrow and the world ends, Williams should remain clear until Christmas Eve on Monday when we are likely to see snow. Snow accumulations are not yet forecast. Currently it is sunny but cool with temperatures expected to reach a high of 50 while at night lows reaching 2 degrees.

Snow touches down in Williams

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Snow touches Williams.


WILLIAMS—Snow touched down in Williams, late last night, dumping about 3.5-inches. The long range forecast shows snow through Sunday night clearing by Monday morning. There will be a slight chance of rain and snow Tuesday night.

The good news is that is makes for a more scenic journey on the Polar Express, gives the Christmas feel and is a start at replenishing the water resources at Kaibab Lake, Buckskinner Lake, the Santa Fe Dam and other reservoirs in the area. The bad news is that it is only a start. The city will need quite a few more of these type storms to restore the lakes.

Williams could receive an additional 2-inches during the day with 3-5 additional inches overnight. There is a chance for another 3-5 inches over Saturday.

Residents should be aware that parking on the street is against city ordnance and hampers snow removal efforts. Visitors should be aware that this is enforced mainly in the downtown area and they should use the city parking lot around and across the street from the Williams Visitor center through Saturday. Or just walk through our winter wonderland. Just be careful of the ice.

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Time to shovel snow