Mayor Moore lights the Williams city tree.
Winner of the elf contest.
The parade was larger than usual ending with, of course, Santa Clause.
Mayor John Moore lights the tree.
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Williams set up for Mountain Village Holiday festivities.
City of Williams Christmas tree set up on Second Street.
WILLIAMS – The tree is up and decorated for the 2014 Christmas on Route 66 celebration next weekend. The tree will be lit following the annual Parade of Lights. This year and Elf Costume Contest has been added.
Businesses lining Route 66, and beyond, have been decorated for a couple of weeks in preparation for the event.
The Polar Express will begin two nightly runs to the North Pole. Santa has also lent one of his late-model sleighs to the Zip Line located at the Williams Visitor Parking lot.
You can also take a tour around the city to see the decorations of the residents of the City of Williams.
Other events include:
November 29th
Save-MTR 11th hold their 11th annual Holiday Craft Show at the Sultana Theater at 301 W. Route 66 in downtown Williams from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be over 35 vendors and you can have pictures of your pets, family and friends taken, as well. Benefits building animal shelter.
The Parade of Lights starting around 6:30 p.m.
Elf Costume Contest at the city tree after the parade. Open to young elves to age 13 and elder elves 14 and older.
Lighting of the Christmas tree will occur upon completion of the Parade of Lights.
November 30th
Santa will be at the Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique at 517 E. Route 66 from 12 to 5 p.m. for photos. The price of photos benefits the Animals in Need fund at the Williams Veterinary Clinic.
December 5
The American Legion Cordova Post #13 will host an Arts and Crafts fair from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the American Legion and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Table rental is $10 and all items must be original and home-made. You can get more details or reserve a table by contacting Carolyn Kleck at at 602-677-2561. Spaces are limited so reserve early.
December 6
Restaurants, gift shops and galleries will be offering specials and possibly special treats to
The Mountain Village Holiday continues through New Years Day so events will continue throughout the city.
You can obtain more information for the time you plan to arrive at the Williams Visitor Center at 200 W. Railroad Avenue (Across from Circle K and the Zip Line) or by visiting the Williams Grand Canyon Chamber site.
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Save-MTR enchilada sale on now
WILLIAMS –Save Meant To Rescue is currently holding an Enchilada sale. The cheese or cheese and onion enchiladas may be purchased for $10 a dozen by calling 928-635-4726. Orders must be place by Monday the 24th at 5 p.m.
Save-MTR will also hold their 11th annual Holiday Craft Show at the Sultana Theater at 301 W. Route 66 in downtown Williams. The event will be held on November 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be over 35 vendors and you can have pictures of your pets, family and friends taken, as well.
These efforts benefit building a shelter in Williams on Ellen Way. The site was approved by the City of Williams at the last council meeting. Donations can be made any time at their web site.
Matthew J. Broehm VFW post collecting Toys for Tots
WILLIAMS – Mike Rioux, Service Officer for the Matthew J. Broehm VFW Post 12128, is assisting the Marine Corp in collecting Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots is an annual effort by the Marines to provide toys and games for children who might otherwise receive nothing on Christmas.
Because the Williams Lions Club is collecting Toys for Kids in Williams, the toys collected by the Matthew J. Broehm post will be delivered to Flagstaff for distribution there.
People wishing to donate may provide an unwrapped toy in boxes located around the city. One is currently located at Safeway and Mike is trying to place them at other locations.
The Matthew J. Broehm post is named for a Lance Corporal from Williams who was killed in action in Helmand province, Afghanistan in November of 2010. He was killed alongside fellow Marine Lance Corporal Brandon W. Pearson of Colorado.
Santa’s Memorandum of Understanding with Williams
Photo of North Pole taken earlier this year.
The MOU reads in part:
Whereas, the City of Williams, Arizona desires to run a train, hereafter known as The Polar Express, which shall desire to stop for fuel for a return to Williams, such fuel within the political and economic boundaries of the North Pole,
Therefore Santa Claus shall allow such The Polar Express to arrive nightly as they require with the following provisions:
1. No one may depart the train while refueling so as to
a) Not disturb the work being conducted by the employees of the North Pole, hereafter known as Elves,
b) Maintain security of the naughty/nice database, hereafter known as The List,
c) Not create any other disturbance which might cause a delay in the annual ride of Santa.2. Santa may, at his option, depart on The Polar Express to ride to Williams to
a) Obtain necessary supplies, or
b) To distribute bells, or
c) To obtain intelligence on what persons who have and exemplary record during the prior year, hereafter known as The Nice, might want to obtain from Santa’s annual ride.
…In recognition of this MOU, while in good standing, Santa also shall authorize the Mountain Village Holiday of Williams, Arizona as the official ceremony of The Polar Express.
Hole made for annual City Tree earlier this week with lights decorate the City of Williams for Mountain Village Holiday.
So it is clear that the City of Williams has the only official means of visiting the North Pole.
Williams, as it has for years, has started setting up for the Mountain Village Holiday which begins in earnest next week with the annual Parade of Lights and lighting of the city Christmas Tree downtown on Second Street and Route 66.
The Polar Express will start running nightly with two trains to the North Pole. It is rumored that Santa will make several visits and be available for photos during that weekend, such as to Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique and Supplies.
Council approves site for Save-MTR
WILLIAMS – At the City Council meeting on Thursday, the Council approved a the site on Ellen Way for the future home of the Save-MTR shelter after a presentation by Robyn Eckels. Robyn explained that several groups and businesses, such as Home Depot in Flagstaff, were interested in building the structure, but they needed the approval of the site from the city to proceed. The city approved the site on city property for the shelter, but will have to approve any lease agreements in the future.
The Council also considered the request of Andy and Danielle Worthington of Iron Horse Homes to approve issue of building permits in the area of the golf course with concessions. The concession was to install cisterns in the properties to provide water and approve a hook up at a later date.
The City of Williams is currently in Level 4 water restrictions which prohibits new building permits and hook ups to city water.
Councilman Dent expressed several concerns. He pointed out that whatever the council decided in this case they would have to do for others in the future. He also questioned whether or not the builder would be required to pay water hook up fees up front to be hooked up at a later date.
The council made a motion for Iron Horse Homes and the City Attorney to hold meetings to see if an agreement could be reached on the matter. The council would have to approve any agreement at a future date.
Councilmen Dent, McNally and Payne voted against the measure with the rest of the council and Mayor John Moore voting for the motion.
The Council also approved a recommendation to the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a Series #10 liquor license to be issued to the Love’s Travel Stop nearing completion. This license allows them to sell beer and wine. They recommended approval for a Series #12 restaurant license for the Elk Ridge Ski Area. The Ski Area had a Series #7 license as a package store which they sold to a Flagstaff concern. This license will not allow them to sell bottles and other packaged liquors.
City Clerk Susan Kerley reported that both had posted notices for the required twenty-days with no response.
Andy McDaniel preaches last sermon at FBC
WILLIAMS – A comedian of old once remarked that he observed that when a minister gets ordained, he suddenly acquires a Southern-accent. The Southern-accent of Pastor Andy McDaniel, who grew up in South Carolina, as is his walk with the Lord, is genuine. This week was the last sermon by Pastor McDaniel at the First Baptist Church in Williams.
Pastor Andy, as his congregation calls him, relates that he was not always a practicing Christian. For 25-years Andy McDaniel spent his time in the longest, scripted reality series on television. Professional wrestling.
Pastor Andy gives one last alter call.
Pastor Andy was led to the Lord by “The Million Dollar Man,” Ted DiBiase. DiBiase is also a retired wrestler and ordained minister. He attended Covington Theological Seminary in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia where he received his doctoral degree.
Pastor Andy, wife Melissa and their twin children came to Williams in May of 2011. Last year he ran a short “wrestling ministry” for local kids to attract them to learn about the Lord and a few wrestling holds. The wrestling ministry was to wrap-up with an actual professionally faked wrestling match. It was cancelled because of bad weather.
The family is returning to the pastor’s roots of South Carolina. The family is moving Seneca, South Carolina where he will pastor Bounty Baptist Church.
Pastor Andy thanks congregation after sermon.
Of his time in Williams, he said, “It’s been a great journey. We’ve really enjoyed our time here. We are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for us, and for Williams after we leave. We hope we’ve left our footprint here and we’re excited about what the days ahead hold.”
The vote on local issues
Here is an unofficial list of the voting for Coconino County based on the reported results. Results must still be canvassed to be final. Offices and Propositions decided on a higher level are excluded. Offices with only one candidate are excluded because, quite frankly, if you cannot figure that out, we do not want you wasting our bandwidth.
OFFICES
Judge of the Superior Court Division 1
Jacquelin Hatch 13,876
Brent D. Harris 9,770
Write-in 72
Mayor City of Flagstaff
Jerry Nabours 6645
Jamse Hasapis 4905
Write-in 30
Council Member City of Flagstaff
Celia Barotz 6,425
Eva Putzova 5,455
Scott Overton 5,359
Charlie Odegaard 5,229
Jim McCarthy 4,814
Mark Woodson 4,313
Write-in 84
Council Member City of Sedona
Scott Jablow 634
Rio Robson 293
Write-in 9
Blue Ridge Fire District Board Member
James Denham 101
Alma Seward 101
Linda Hammer 79
C.E. Buddle 74
Tammy Rosenhagen 71
Rosemary Jaeger 39
Jerry Smith 97
Write-in 1
Tusayan Sanitary District Board Member
Robb Baldosky 30
Tober Evans 46
Yvonne Trujillo 44
Write-in 1
Coconino Community College District 1 Board Member
Nathaniel White 2960
John R. McDonald 1447
Write-in 20
Page USD Board Member
Robert Candelaria 1770
Delores McKerry 1328
Carol Addy 1332
Write-in 32
Tuba City Unified School DIstrict Board Member
Mary Worker 1760
Lee Tsinigine 1661
Roland H. Bennett 1237
Priscilla Kanaswood 861
Write-in 20
Williams Unified School District Board Member
Michael Fleishman 721
Ann Wells 670
Alyssa Dennison 329
Glenna Christiansen 313
Write-in 11
PROPOSITIONS
Proposition 403 Coconino County
YES 18,567
NO 10,573
Proposition 406 – Flagstaff
YES 7,628
NO 4,555
Flagstaff USD Question
YES 11,191
NO 7,077
Tuba City USD Question 1
YES 2,188
NO 1,085
Tuba City USD Question 2
YES 2,057
NO 1,215
Proposition 407 Town of Tusayan
YES 51
NO 26
Car Care Clinic at I-40 Fleet Services
WILLIAMS – Once again the Williams Neighborhood Group is hosting an annual Car Care Clinic for single women in the Williams area. They will top off fluids and conduct a few routine inspections to alert you to any necessary maintenance.
The clinic will be held at I-40 Fleet Services on Route 66 next to the Goldie’s Route 66 Diner on Sunday November 9th from 1 to 4 pm. The clinic is free.
For more information you can contact Daniel Miller at 816-719-8470.
Flagstaff has chance of snow tomorrow
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…to this.
Flagstaff can expect a 10% chance of rain and snow tomorrow and patchy fog before 11 am with temperatures rising to a high of 48. Winds will calm to about 5-mph. On Tuesday the temperature will rise to about 51 with winds from 9- to 17-mph with gusts up to 23. The rest of the week the temperature should rise to the mid-60s during the day lowering to the low 30s at night.
Williams will enjoy milder weather with winds about the same as Flagstaff. Wednesday shows sunny with temperatures in the upper 60s lowering to the mid-30s at night through Sunday.