Category Archives: Williams

Lane restriction on SR 64 north of Williams required for gas pipeline repair work

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WILLIAMS – Restrictions will be in place for a one-mile segment of SR 64 north of Williams for both north- and southbound travel to accommodate emergency repairs on a gas line which runs under the roadway from MP 188 to 189.

The work will be conducted during daylight hours beginning Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 a.m., continuing through the weekend, and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec 19. The repair work will be performed by El Paso Gas.

During repairs, traffic will be reduced to one lane for both north- and southbound travel with access maintained for both directions. The lane reductions will be in place for both day- and night time travel until the project has been completed. There may be delays through the project area so please allow for extra travel time, and drive with caution in the project vicinity.

Somebody Waiting for Santa?

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640-santa8WILLIAMS – Is someone waiting for Santa? He will return to the Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique and Supplies at 517 E. Route 66 in Williams on Sunday, December 14. Santa will be available for pet photos and to get their wishes for Christmas.

Santa will be at Spoiled Rotten from noon to 5 p.m. Printed photos are $10 or $7 to have photo emailed to you. Christmas tree ornaments will be available for $15.

While you are there you can poke around the toys, clothing, line of Science Diet food, treats and other pet supplies.

The proceeds from the event benefit the Animals in Needs fund at the Williams Veterinary Clinic. This fund is set up to take care of animal emergencies for those who cannot afford them.

Williams dog needs new home

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This notice from Spoiled Rotten Facebook page:

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This dog needs an excellent home! She’s a great dog!
Hi all my dog loving friends.this is Echo a remarkable girl that I babysit a lot she is super special and smart. She needs a new forever home and it breaks my heart that I can’t give this to her. She is available for adoption now.

Contact Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique at (928)635-2172 if you can help.

Snow on the peaks with mild weather ahead

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640-sfp-141207-20WILLIAMS – The long range weather forecast starts of with patchy fog tomorrow after 11 a.m. Otherwise it will be mostly sunny with a high around 57.

Monday night temperatures are predicted to drop to 32-degrees and stay around that temperature at night through Thursday. Temperatures during the day are predicted to be just above 50-degrees through Thursday with light winds.

There is a chance that the riders of the Polar Express will enjoy snow starting Friday night. There is a prediction of a chance of rain Friday with a high near 47. There is a chance of snow through the weekend until Sunday.

Temperatures over the weekend are not predicted to break 50-degrees with a low of 30 Friday night and 25 Saturday night.

St. John’s Advent Concert: Traditional Lessons and Carols

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300px-adventThe St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church Advent concert series continues this Sunday at 4 p.m.

On Sunday, December 7 the concert features lectors and the music of the Choristers of St. John’s Church.

Rain in the forecast the rest of the week

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WILLIAMS – The long range weather forecast shows rain Tuesday through Thursday for Williams and Flagstaff. Tomorrow there is a 20% chance of rain tomorrow with 70% Tuesday night for Williams and a 60% chance for Flagstaff. Wednesday the chance drops to 50% lowering to 10% by Thursday night.

Winds are expected to gust to 18 mph through the night Tuesday in Williams with normal winds around 11 mph. Max winds for Flagstaff are expected to be about 10 mph max over the next three days.

Temperatures in the Northland will average about 50 through Friday when it is expected to return to mostly sunny. Lows are expected to be in the low 30s.

St. John’s holds first Advent concert for the season

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St. John's Choristers led the first concert.

St. John’s Choristers led the first concert.

WILLIAMS – St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran church held the first of the Advent Concerts on Sunday. There are three more concerts upcoming each of the next three Sundays at 4 p.m. There is a reception afterward. The concerts are free, but donations are accepted.

The St. John’s Choristers led the concert with the processional hymn O, Come, All Ye Faithful in which the crowd participated. They then sang a series of traditional Christmas songs from around the world. They also added a song from the musical Mame called We Need a Little Christmas. George Albers sang The Christmas Song.

The Choristers did an amazing job with only eight voices.
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Steve Bingell added the Harmonica voice to the piano playing of Susan Kerley to play What A Friend We Have in Jesus and Amazing Grace. Susan played the music for the presentation of the Choristers.

Charles Spining

Charles Spining

Pianist Charles Spining played a great selection of classical pieces from Johann Pachelbel, Paul Manz, Johann Sebastian Bach and others.

This concert will be followed by three more.

December 7 at 4 p.m. will feature traditional lessons and carols with speakers and the St. John’s Choristers.

On December 14 at 4, Corelia Tom will perform The Celtic Harp portion of the series.

The last concert on the 21st will feature Julie and Roger Sullivan & friends performing A Blue Grass Christmas.

Santa Spoils pets Rotten

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spoiled-photoWILLIAMS –Santa visited Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique in Williams to spoil pets with pictures. The event was so successful that Santa might be coming back in a couple of weeks for more pictures. The event benefited the Animals in Need fund administered through the Williams Veterinary Clinic.

Williams gets a jolt

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WILLIAMS – Williams experienced the effects of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake centered about 22 miles south-west of Flagstaff. The earthquake epicenter was 35.03 N ; 111.78 W at a depth of 2 km. The quake occurred on Sunday, November 30 at 10:57.

On the street level the quake was barely perceptible and did not cause concern. Residents in upper floors reported feeling their building sway slightly.

There is currently no report of damage or injury.

Bearizona holds annual holiday special

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800-141129-137WILLIAMS – Visitors to Bearizona on Saturday had a special treat. Not only did they have the opportunity to see the animals and see them get their Christmas meal, there was a special visit from Santa and Mrs. C.

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Bearzona recently broke ground on a new gift shop that will open in May just in time for the sixth anniversary of the park. The new gift shop will be located in the area where the raptor show used to take place.

New gift shop will be located behind where gift shop is now.

New gift shop will be located behind where gift shop is now.

The park keeps improving and recently completed a mountain setting for the Arctic wolves.
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More pictures on our Facebook page.