Category Archives: Williams

Route 66 diner opens for breakfast and lunch.

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rt-66-diner-1WILLIAMS – Businesses are re-opening or starting up throughout Williams for the current season. One of those is Goldie’s Route 66 Diner.

Jeff and the crew are back providing breakfast and lunch from 7 am to 2 pm, currently. Plans are to expand to dinner in a couple of weeks.

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Goldie’s Route 66 Diner provides standard breakfast and lunch fare and is one of the more popular restaurants in town. They also carry a small assortment of souvenirs and bumper stickers.

Treats and Treasures ice cream, soda and candy store opened about a month ago. Maria’s Taco Shop opened on Fourth street about the same time. The Saddlebag Sandwich Shop downtown next to Western Outfitters also re-opened after a brief hiatus.

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On April 4, the Route 66 Boutique opens next to the new Briar Patch flower shop.

Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center fundraisers

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wac-03WILLIAMS – Spring is here and the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center are preparing fundraisers to pay for future events and free swim days. The current plan is to open the pool May 24 through August 10 with a reduced schedule from August 10 through the 31st. There will be four free swim days on May 24, July 4, August 10 and on the last day August 31.

The pool will be open for lap swimming, aerobics, swim lessons, public swim sessions and pool parties.

The Friends plan an opening day Hawaiian Luau party with games, prizes and refreshments. The festivities include a chance to win a family season pass, individual season pass, a punch card for individual sessions and a youth 8-week swim lesson package. Notices will be distributed with the April water bill which you must bring on May 24 for a chance to win one of the prizes.

The Friends are currently holding fundraisers to help pay for the pool parties and raise awareness about the pool opening. They will not be able to do the duck race due to the extremely dry winter. So the plan is to conduct a Ducky Golf Ball race down North Fairway Drive at Highland Meadows. The race will be April 12 and the next time to purchase a ball will be Saturday, April 5 from 9 am to noon in front of Safeway. You can buy one for $5 or 5 for $20. Prizes are $100, $50 and $25.

Tax deductible cash donations are also accepted. Checks or money orders can be mailed made out to Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center, c/o Edith Phillips, Treasurer, 1101 Allston Way, Williams 86046.

You can get more information at their web site or Facebook page.

Senior Center pancake breakfast tomorrow.

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senior-center-01WILLIAMS – The Williams Senior Center will host a pancake breakfast this Saturday the 29th from 9 to 11 am. Donations are requested to benefit the Williams senior nutrition program.

The menu will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, biscuits, yogurt and orange juice or coffee.

The Williams Senior Center is located at 850 W. Grant street behind Safeway.

Rain and snow possible Wednesday and Thursday.

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Predicted precipitation probably will not stop the lowering of the Santa Fe Reservoir.

WILLIAMS – The forecast for Wednesday and Thursday from the National Weather Service shows a possibility of snow and rain with little or no snow accumulation.

For Wednesday there is a 30% chance of rain after 11 with some thunder possible. Wednesday night there is a 30% chance of rain and snow before 11 pm with snow after. Thursday there is a 10% chance of snow before 11 am followed by a slight chance of rain and snow showers.

Winds on Wednesday are predicted from the southwest 19 to 14 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph by the afternoon. Gusts of 45 mph are possible. Winds will decrease to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds on Thursday will be from the south southwest at 7 to 17 mph with gusts up to 28 mph. Winds Thursday night will be 11 to 16 mph becoming light after midnight.

The rest of the week shifts between partly cloudy and sunny with warm weather. The next chance for precipitation is next Tuesday.

Lego donations requested for cancer patient.

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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 – Local youth Story Schmitz is seeking donations of Legos for his friend Fionn who is undergoing cancer treatment at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Story started his drive last week and has received eight sets with over 1600 pieces. He is going to see Fionn at the end of the week and hopes to take all of the Legos he has collected to Fionn.

Schmitz is passing out a circular which states, “Fionn loves Legos and I think that this will really help him keep his chin up through chemo and radiation therapy.”

To find out how you can donate Legos you can email Story at legosforfionn@gmail.com.

“Help me make this terribly scary and painful time in Fionn’s life a bit better and easier for him by letting him know that, not only do we want him to have cool Legos, but also that many people, even people that he doesn’t know, are praying for him and want him to pull through this and come out on top,” Story wrote.

Maria’s Taco Shop opens on 4th Street.

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mariatacosWILLIAMS –Maria’s Taco Shop Mexican restaurant is having a “soft opening” today and through the weekend. The new restaurant invites you to come in and try their food at 401 W. Route 66. Their hours are not quite set as of yet.

Rain and snow Friday.

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rasn50WILLIAMS – The weather service predicts rain and snow starting today through Friday with some snow accumulation possible. The same conditions exist for Flagstaff.

Scattered rain and snow showers are expected this afternoon with some thunder possible tonight in Flagstaff. There is a possibility of a half-inch of snow accumulation overnight.

The rain and snow conditions will continue through Friday during the day returning to sunny and warm by Saturday.

Williams Historic Commission meets tomorrow.

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WILLIAMS – The Williams Historic Commission will meet tomorrow at the Williams City Hall chamber, 113 South First Street. The commission will review and may recommend approval of the new Williams sign ordinance revised February 26, 2014.

“Hope for the World” ministry opens in Williams Mall

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Director Mike Rioux stands amongst items already donated.

Director Mike Rioux stands amongst items already donated.

WILLIAMS – The “Hope for the World” ministry was dedicated this afternoon in Williams. The new ministry, headed by Mike Rioux, is located in the Williams mall at 117 W route 66, Suite 125. His wife Maggie is assisting in the center.

The goal is to reach out for Christ to locals and tourists who have problems with English. He currently has Bibles and circulars in about 30 different languages. He has already given out 4 in the Navajo language and 1 Chinese.

Preaching the gospel is not exactly the mission of the ministry. It is a place for research and Bible Study. People will be able to get Bibles and other Christian books in different languages for free. The reference library and videos will only be available at the mission.

He plans to set up a coffee pot and a place for people to come in, research, fellowship or just pray. The ministry will open at 10 am and run until 6 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. As more people are able to volunteer time, the center may open on other days. He invites anyone who is willing to volunteer to serve the ministry.

Dr. Andy McDaniel of the FBC dedicates the center with a prayer.

Dr. Andy McDaniel of the FBC dedicates the center with a prayer.

Ingrid Nist congratulates Mike. Ingrid is the assistant director of the center.

Ingrid Nist congratulates Mike. Ingrid is the assistant director of the center.

Mike hopes to be able to rent two spaces; one for the ministry services and the other to store donations. While he could use financial donations, he also has a need for ready to eat can goods and clothing and blankets in good condition.

The ministry area will consist of Bibles and Christian books to hand out. He also wants to set up a reference library for study and has a couch on the way. He is in need of shelves, possibly a small desk and other furnishings.

Volunteer Judy Givens stamps circulars for the mission.

Volunteer Judy Givens stamps circulars for the mission.

Mike is also the Service Officer for the VFW and hopes to add helping homeless and other veterans in need. He has some items he will only issue to veterans.

He hopes to expand the outreach to single mothers. The current plan is to evaluate their needs and to find the appropriate agency to help.

He is planning to invite members of the ministry Teen Challenge come in to speak to teens about drug abuse and suicide.

The Hope for the World mission is accepting donations, but is not a 501(c)3 for tax purposed. Mike is considering that option. He is seeking volunteers of any Christian faith to assist. Those with foreign language skills are especially welcome.

People gather to dedicate the Hope for the World mission.

People gather to dedicate the Hope for the World mission.

Rain forecast for tomorrow.

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signoftimes-03WILLIAMS – There is another chance of rain for Williams starting tomorrow. It is doubtful if it will be a significant amount.

The latest prediction is a 10% chance of rain tomorrow night rising to 20% during the day Friday and 30% Friday night.

Wind gusts of 24 mph are possible tomorrow during the day. Winds will be 11-16 mph Thursday night with gusts up to 23. Winds over Friday are expected to be 8-13 mph during the day dropping at night.

The long-range forecast shows rain ceasing over the rest of next week with temperatures rising to the sixties.