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Labor day weekend ends with the annual Mountain Man Run

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Runners complete the annual 10- and 5-K Mountain Man Run

Runners complete the annual 10- and 5-K Mountain Man Run

WILLIAMS – The Labor Day weekend in Williams ends in the annual Route 66 Mountain Man Run to benefit the charities of the Williams Lions Club. As of this writing, officials have not yet canvased the results to declare any winners. There were still times yet to be counted.
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A sign at the Williams Aquatic Center declared the sad news that the center is closed for the season. One thing that will remain after the Labor Day weekend is the Kiwanis Route 66 Street Market on the west end of town across from Williams Memorial Park.
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The Street Market, which benefits scholarships for kids in Williams, runs generally into early October depending on how much it is used. Over the summer, the number of vendors has grown considerably and it appears to be worth taking a look.

Williams holds annual Labor day weekend events

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American Legion Cordova Post #13 color guard.

American Legion Cordova Post #13 color guard.

WILLIAMS – The annual Labor day parade was lead, as usual, by the American Legion Cordova Post #13 color guard and the playing of the National Anthem. The parade was smaller than usual, but still provided entertainment for an energetic crowd. The Bill Williams Mountain Men were joined by Elvis for the event.

There was a sky viewing by the Coconino Astronomical Society of Friday. Unfortunately today marked the end of the season for the Williams Aquatic Center with a free swim and aloha party.

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Who needs a car show?

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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air visits Williams.

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air visits Williams.

800px-140827-10WILLIAMS – One thing about having the “Mother road” as your main street is that sooner or later you see one classic or another passing through. This evening we had a visit by an Idaho resident with the popular 1956 Bel Air model by Chevrolet. Last week we had a road show of Corvettes.

With or without a car show, you are bound to see some cool cars along Route 66 in Williams.

Primary 2014 done deal. For the most part.

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Arizona-electsSTATEWIDE – Republicans have selected Doug Ducey to represent them in the governors race. John Huppenthal will no longer be the Superintendent of Public Instruction. It appears that Tom Horne has lost his race to Mark Bronovich. Tom Forese and Doug Little will probably be the the Republican candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission.

Michele Reagan will face former Attorney General Terry Goddard for the position of Secretary of State in the General Election.

In Coconino County elections voter turnout matched the predicted 25% with 25.72% of voters turning out to vote. As of 10:25 70 of 71 precints in the county reported.

Coconino County voted for Andy Tobin to represent them with 2,880 votes to 1986 votes for Gary Kiehne with 68 of 71 precincts reporting. Adam Kwasman received 1,308 of the 6,218 votes counted. Throughout the rest of the Congressional District 1, however, the numbers change drastically. As of this writing, the only race left is for Congressional District 1 where 14 votes separate Andy Tobin and Gary Kiehne. with 125 precints yet to report. This is basically the only race that has not been called.

Coconino selected Doug Ducey with Christine Jones coming in second by 2,262 to 1,555 votes respectively. Scott Smith came in fourth with Ken Bennett beating him out by 33 votes for third place. Doug Ducey, of course, has already been declared the Republican Candiadate for governor statewide.

The late Senator Chester Crandell will win the nomination for Senator for Legislative District 6. However Sylvia Allen will be the candidate for the seat. Currently she runs unopposed as there are no Democrats or official write-in candidates facing her. The only opposition she would have is if a write-in files.

There is no surprise that Brenda Barton and Bob Thorpe are the Republican nominees for State Representative for LD-6, but they will be opposed by Democrat Lanny Morrison.

In Flagstaff, Celia Barotz leads the Council race with 21.33% of the vote followed by Eva Putzova with 18.03% and Jim McCarthy in third with 15.10% of the vote. Scott Overton is followed by Charlie Odegaard 12.96% to 12.20% respectively.

Sandra J. Moriarity has won over Cliff Hamilton for the Mayor of Sedona with with 407 votes to 373 votes and both precints reporting. For council Angela Lefevre leads the race with 24.8% of the vote followed by John Thompson with 18.71%. Scott Jablow took third place with 16.60% of the vote. Rio Robson took 12.48% of the vote with the rest of the candidates receiving less than 10% each.

In Tusayan Bill Fitzgerald has taken 27.74% of the vote for council member. John Rueter has 24.52% of the vote, Craig Sanderson 20.65% and Rebecca Wirth 19.35%.

Since Proposition 402 passed in Williams, John Moore is declared re-elected for Mayor with the three councilmen; Donald Dent, Bernie Hiemenz and Lee Payne.

In the race for Justice of the Peace in Williams, incumbent Robert Krombeen won 615 votes to 360 votes for contender Jeff Brownlee. The Justice of the Peace race in Flagstaff appears to have gone to Howard Grodman with 53.89% of the vote agains Warren Sanford’s 45.79% of the vote.

In Sedona, Proposition 429 passed 499 votes to 237. Proposition 401 passed in Tusayan 36 to 24 votes. Proposition 400 in the Town of Fredonia passed 86 to 36.

The real race in Williams

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jop-raceArizona-electsWILLIAMS – The race for Justice of the Peace in Williams is the real local race to watch. The outcome not only effects Williams, but Valle and Tusayan, as well. The Justice of the Peace is also under contract as magistrate for the City of Williams. This has been the only contentious race in the City of Williams.

Jeff Brownlee is vying for the office of Justice of the Peace from incumbent Robert Krombeen. The winner of this race will be on the ballot in November. The only opposition they are likely to face is if another contender, or the candidate failing in this primary, faces a write-in candidate.

Anyone may file as a write-in candidate to be on the ballot for any County Office they qualify for. Candidates must file by September 25th by 5 pm. Write-in candidates must also file financial reports and disclosures and whatever other paperwork is required by any other candidate.

Electors may ONLY vote for write-in candidates who have filed the proper paperwork and whose name appears on the write-in candidates list provided at all of the polling places. If an elector writes in the name of a fictitious or real person as a “protest” vote, that vote will not be counted.

A person desiring to run as a write-in for a state or national office in the General Election in November must file through the office of the Secretary of State.

Mayor and councilmen re-elected! (Probably)

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20140227 005aArizona-electsWILLIAMS – With an error rate of approximately +/-100%, our super-scientific just-like-CNN exit polling indicates that Mayor John Moore is leading the primary for re-election to the office of Mayor. Don Dent has a strong lead for one of the council seats. Bernie Hiemenz and Lee Payne, however, are running about 50% of the vote. This is based on the number of people polled.

If Williams passes Proposition 402 for Home Rule, they also pass a measure which will declare them elected without having to have their names on the ballot for the General Election. Susan Kerley, Clerk for the City of Williams, explained that this is legal since the number of candidates equals the number of seats available on the council. Since the vote for Home Rule has never failed, the aforementioned candidates will probably be considered elected after this primary without having to face a possible write-in candidate in the General.

The good news is that we will no longer have to suffer through the negative campaign ads going around. Oh, sorry. That was the governor’s race.

The other three seats will be up for grabs in two-years.

Williams laser light show

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640-rainbo-140819-01WILLIAMS – Williams was the beneficiary of an interesting laser light show about 7:10 tonight and lasting about twenty-minutes. After raining all day, the setting sun created and interesting partial rainbow display.
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Rainy days and Tuesdays

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rain140819-1025WILLIAMS – The weather for Flagstaff and Williams for the week is roughly the same with Flagstaff getting a slightly better chance for rain on Thursday with 40% chance. The chance in Williams on that day will be 30%.

The long-range forecast for Williams shows a 40% chance of rain tonight and a 50% chance in Flagstaff. The rest of the week there is a 30% chance of rain and thunderstorms dropping to 20% on Friday and a slight chance on Friday night. Winds are expected to be between 5 and 11-mph.

Interestingly the people who normally complain about the snow are complaining little about the current rain. Currently the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts another unusually dry winter for the region.

Council approves Dollar General liquor license

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640-dollar-general-niteWILLIAMS – The City of Williams approved a Series #10 liquor license for the Dollar General store on Grand Canyon Boulevard. The license only allows the sale of beer and wine. City clerk Susan Kerley reported that the notice of the license application had been posted on the store for the required twenty-days and there were no comments filed. Clare Abel representing Dollar General said that they have liquor licenses in 20 States and are now applying for them in Arizona. The vote carried 4-0 after Councilman Fritsinger motioned to approve.

At the same meeting, Police Chief Herman Nixon welcomed Tim Magnuson and Anthony Ryan to the police force. Magnuson has twenty-years with Utah law enforcement while Ryan served in Flagstaff for nine-years. Chief Nixon said they are great fits for the Department. The council voted to approve the purchase of two vehicles for the police department 4-0.

Councilman Don Dent motioned to appoint Marci Freshour and Gil Hoffman to fill vacancies on the Golf Committee by the resignations of Brian James and Tom Hughes. The motion carried 4-0.

They also approved 4-0 an agreement with aircraft mechanic Jason Engelke of Grand Canyon Airlines to do maintenance work at the airport in exchange for the use of one hangar. City manager Brandon Buchanan said the city is on track to get ten-hangars in the spring.

(NOTE: Article based on final minutes from August 14 City Council meeting on City of Williams web site)

Rotary selling tickets for Western Auction drawing

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rotary-04WILLIAMS – The Williams Rotary Club has begun selling raffle tickets for cash prizes to be drawn at their Western Auction in October. The Rotary Club holds this annual event to support youth scholarships.

Tickets for the raffle are $20 each and only 1000 will be sold. The prizes are as follows:

  1. $5000 main prize
  2. $1000 second prize
  3. $500 third prize

In addition five $100 prizes will be awarded. The drawing will be held at the Rotary Western Auction on October 25. Tickets can be purchased from any Rotary member.