WILLIAMS – You may have heard the saying that when the media reports something, you should look at what they are not reporting. That recently happened in Williams.
While you may have been watching the repairs occurring downtown to Second and Third Streets, you might have missed that crews of the City of Williams also placed a new stretch of sidewalk around Cataract Creek on Fifth and Hancock.
Yesterday blacktop was applied to Second and Third streets.
Today workers apply finishing touches.
WILLIAMS – The downtown street repairs are nearing completion and Second and Third street should open soon. Yesterday workers applied the asphalt. Today they applied the finishing touches on Second Street between Pancho’s and Pine Country and Third street by the National Bank.
WILLIAMS – The monthly Star Party sponsored by the Coconino Astronomical Society will be held tomorrow. The star gazing event will run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the natural area across the street from Rod’s Steak House and the Laundry. Telescopes will be set up for everyone to enjoy, but you are welcome to bring your own and/or binoculars. They recommend a folding chair or blanket, as well.
WILLIAMS – The end of summer does not mean the end of activities in the Flagstaff and Williams area. The leaves on the trees are just starting to turn which makes for some pleasant drives, hikes and photography.
Of course it also means the beginning of the hunting season. Make sure you wear some bright colors and you might consider an orange vest for any animals that you take with you.
The road to Bill Williams lookout is a beautiful, but rough, drive. Make sure your vehicle is up to the task.
The roads to Dogtown lake and White Horse lake are in good condition. Both are lined with aspens and oaks. On the road to Dogtown lake there is a grove of aspens that make for some great photos.
The road up to Bill Williams Lookout is rough. Make sure your vehicle is in good condition for the trip. You might also consider parking and hiking the Benham Trail to the top of Bill Williams. The journey is about nine-miles, so make sure you take plenty of water.
Take care where you drive or hike. You are likely to see deer and elk about.
WILLIAMS – The Coconino County Public Health Service is seeking to revise Chapter 8 of the Environmental Services Ordinance. There will be a public meeting in Williams this Thursday, October 2 from 9 am to 10:30 in the City Hall Council Chambers on 1st street.
The topic of discussion for the current series of public meeting is on Chapter 8, Food Establishments and Medical Marijuana Edible Est. (PDF)
Two other meetings will be held in Flagstaff on this topic. One on Thursday October 9 from 10:30 am to noon at the Board of Supervisors meeting room on Cherry Street and Wednesday October 29 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Ponderosa Room at 2625 N. King Street.
WILLIAMS – The North Country Health Care clinic will be holding a Health Fair and Open House this Saturday the 27th from 8 am to 12 pm. The clinic is located at 301 S. 7th Street. For full information you can call 928-635-4441.
Services at the Health Fair include:
WILLIAMS – Families should plan to stop at the Flagstaff Cool Zone near Chase Field this Saturday prior to the D-Backs opening pitch to meet George, a Great Horned Owl from Bearizona Wildlife Park. George will be available for photos during this one-of-a-kind meet and greet, as part of a promotional event for Bearizona’s Howly Growly Owly Fall Festival.
Bearizona staff will be offering passersby an opportunity to get some Bearizona ink (temporary tattoos) as well as information and a significant coupon for the Howly Growly Owly Festival, which will be held weekends in October.
Bearizona will enhance the Cool Zone with a festive fall atmosphere, and Buster the Bearizona mascot will be on hand entertaining folks who stop by.
Howly Growly Owly Festivities Include:
BELLEMONT – The flaky monsoons continue this weekend. Yesterday while Flagstaff was dumped on, Williams received little or no precipitation. In the middle Bellemont was treated to a spectacular view of a double rainbow. Our pictures unfortunately did not do it justice.
The monsoons are expected to continue throughout the weekend with Flagstaff and Williams receiving similar forecasts. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms today rising to around 80% through Monday night. Tuesday the forecast drops back down to around 50%.
Winds are expected to be no more that ten-miles-per-hour throughout the period.
WILLIAMS – Williams woke up, this morning, to damp streets as a light rain fell overnight. The long-range forecast shows rain today through Monday of next week.
There are reports of heavy rain in Prescott which is making way toward Williams. The forecast in Flagstaff and Williams this week calls for 40% chance of thunderstorms today dropping to 30% tonight through Friday night. The chance raises to 40% again Saturday with a 60% on Sunday.
The highest winds are expected today and tomorrow. Winds today will be 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Winds are expected to rise to 6 to 11 mph tonight through tomorrow dropping slight tomorrow night.
Brown’s Amusement set up for Fall Carnival
The annual Fall Carnival will feature the Zero Gravity, the Sizzler, Carousel, Tilt-a-Whirl, the Himalaya, a Kiddie land for the tots, and more!
The Carnival is located at Glassburn Park across from Wild West Junction. You can call the Williams Recreation Center 928-635-1496 or the Williams and Forest Service Visitors Center 800-863-0546 for more information.
Visit www.ExperienceWilliams.com for information on other events.