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Weather may not cooperate this Easter weekend.

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Williams Easter Egg Hunt 2012WILLIAMS – While there will be a lot to do this Easter weekend, many activities may have to move indoors because of the weekend weather. The Weather Service predicts rain Friday and Saturday clearing by Sunday.

The weather service predicts a 40% chance of rain Friday with gusts of wind possible up to 29 mph after 11 am. The chance decreases to 30% Friday night and Saturday after 11 am. Thunderstorms are possible both days. The last two predictions of rain brought very little wet weather into the area, however.

The weekend begins with Friday Good Friday service is at the church at the First Baptist Church and Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

On Saturday Williams Parks and Recreation will host the annual city Easter egg hunt at the Youth Center. The event will run from 11 am to 2 pm. In addition, the Grand Canyon National Park entry is free this Saturday the 19th.

Sunday of course Churches will probably host Easter egg hunts of their own after services.

Raffle to help pay for cancer patient Fionn Bowen

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11-year old Fionn is undergoing cancer treatment at the Phoenix Children's Hospital.

11-year old Fionn is undergoing cancer treatment at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

WILLIAMS – A raffle is being conducted to assist in paying the medical bills for the cancer treatment of Fionn Bowen.

Raffle tickets are $2 each and prizes include a $20 Mary Kay gift certificate, a certificate for the Red Raven, yard work, quilts and more. Raffle date is May 11. To purchase tickets call Laci Karlsberger 635-4075.

Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe honored by Arizona Highways.

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Anna, Aquilla Larson and Maria Jacobs display the plate awarded by Arizona Highways magazine.

Anna, Aquilla Larson and Maria Jacobs display the plate awarded by Arizona Highways magazine.

WILLIAMS – The Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe at 125 West Route 66 has been added to the list of great eateries in Arizona by the Arizona Highways magazine. The restaurant is featured in the latest issue.

The Coffee and Cafe, owned by life-long resident Anna Dick, joins Twister’s and the Red Raven among Arizona’s premiere restaurants in Arizona according to the magazine. They recently received their plate from Arizona Highways magazine making it official.

The restaurant is famous for it’s Canyon Burrito and the best pancakes in the area. They feature Mexican, Chinese and American dishes—to eat in or take out—as well as wi-fi. The Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe friendly and courteous staff have made it a favorite among local diners.

The Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe is well “yelped” in addition to the Arizona Highways award.
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Fire Damages Residential Structure and two Travel Trailers

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WILLIAMS – Coconino County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a fire that damaged a residential structure and two travel trailers on a lot located near Sycamore Canyon Drive in Pioneer Estates, which is a residential area located south of Parks, Arizona.

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at approximately 1:20 pm Sheriff’s Deputies and Ponderosa Fire District Firefighters responded to the report of a structural and wild land fire. The fire was quickly contained. However, three structures, including a house and two travel trailers, were lost. Residents had self-evacuated; no residents or fire fighters were injured.

A Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer responded and assisted with the investigation. The fire burned approximately 0.6 of an acre of national forest land. It is unknown at this time whether the cause of the fire was intentional or accidental, but indications are that the fire was human caused.

Investigators are considering the possibility that the fire was intentionally started. During a fire on the same property approximately one month ago, a travel trailer was destroyed. Deputies assigned to the Williams/Grand Canyon Patrol District and Detectives are continuing this investigation.

Grand Opry for Habitat for Humanity.

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WILLIAMS – Habitat for Humanity will hold their Grand Opry at the Rodeo Barn this Friday, April 11 from 6:30 to 9 pm. The evening of music, fun and dinner will benefit the activities of the Williams Habitat for Humanity.

This annual fundraiser will feature country music with special guests Aquilla Larson and Caroline Barlow. Events include dancing, raffle, door prizes and cake walk. Hotdogs, soda, and water will be on sale, but popcorn will be available free. The Kiwanis club of Williams will have a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 pm.

Adults $6, Students and Seniors over 62 $3, Family of 4 or more $15

Northern Arizona Authors Association meeting this Saturday.

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wild-west-junctionWILLIAMS – The Northern Arizona Authors’ Association meeting will take place at the Wild West Junction in Williams on Sat., Apr. 12, at 10:00 A.M.

Gun show returns to Williams in June.

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WILLIAMS—Arizona Collectibles and Firearms will return to the Williams Rodeo Barn with another gun show in June of this year.

The Williams Gun Show will be held on June 14th & 15th, 2014 at the Rodeo Barn of the Bob Dean Rodeo grounds. All Federal, State and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed.

To secure a space or for more information, contact Dennis Champagne at (928) 310-8544 or by email dennis.champagne@aol.com.

Holiness Congregation Church meets tomorrow

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whs-annex-01WILLIAMS—The Holiness Congregation Church will start meeting tomorrow at 10 am at the Williams High School Annex. The annex is located at 636 south 7th street just past the high school. This church is considered Arminian-Wesleyan in nature. Pastor Cosette Riggs will officiate with the assistance of Darlene Thomas.

Pastor Riggs was trained at the Nazarene Bible College and licensed as an associate pastor with the Nazarene Church. She served as a volunteer Chaplain for a hospital, hospice and as a Police Chaplain. She was ordained by the non-denominational Holiness Congregation Church in California.

Darlene was a missionary with the Nazarene Church and her husband a Nazarene Evangelist. Darlene will use her love of singing to lead the singing of hymns and choruses of praise.

The church will pay no salaries preferring the money to go to rent and to help people in need in the community. The church invites people to join if they want to serve the Lord and reach out to the community.

A case of illegal fireworks.

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The remainder of one of the cases of fireworks burns.

The remainder of one of the cases of fireworks burns.

WILLIAMS – Downtown Williams was surprised Friday night by the setting off of two cases of illegal fireworks. The fireworks were set off next to the Grand Motel on Slagel and Route 66.

Williams Grand Motel. Photo from Google Maps.

Williams Grand Motel. Photo from Google Maps.

Someone set off one case of fireworks about 9 pm. About ten minutes later, they set off another case of fireworks which caught fire. The fire was extinguished by Larry Sanchez, owner of Rod’s Steak House across the street from the incident.

The box reflashed and was later extinguished by the Williams volunteer fire department.

Witnesses describe two suspects running from the scene. Police and fire fighters are still investigating.

Remains of the fireworks cases set off downtown.

Remains of the fireworks cases set off downtown.

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Class of 2014 Grad Night AR 15 drawing near.

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ruger-sr556WILLIAMS – Parents That Care and Yes I Can, Inc. are sponsoring a drawing for a Ruger SR-556 AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.

The drawing will be held on April 15 and tickets are $10 each or three chances for $20.

Tickets can be purchased at Buck’s Place in the mall on Route 66 next to Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe.