COTTONWOOD — Utility work is scheduled on State Route 89A in Cottonwood at Sixth Street tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Northbound SR 89A at Sixth Street (milepost 352) will be narrowed to one lane to provide a safe work zone for utility crews. Minimal delays expected during work hours.
WILLIAMS — Effective immediately, fire managers are raising the fire danger rating to “moderate” across the Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District and the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
The fire danger rating on the North Kaibab Ranger District and the North Zone of the Grand Canyon National Park remain low, but North Zone fire managers are continuously monitoring conditions on the Kaibab Plateau and will increase fire danger levels to moderate when appropriate.
Forest visitors are reminded to use extreme caution when camping as warming temperatures, lack of precipitation, lowering humidity levels and high winds are ideal conditions for wildfires to spark up. Visitors are also reminded to check with local district ranger offices and ask if any fire restrictions are in effect, as this can quickly change.
Fire managers use the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) to assist in determining Preparedness Levels and when Campfire and Smoking restrictions may be implemented. Using this tool helps Fire Managers to identify critical times when fires can become difficult to control.
For more information on fire activity updates, please call or visit: Fire Information Line: 928-635-8311
Work continues at the McGuireville rest area on Interstate 17 approximately two miles south of the State Route 179 junction (mileposts 294 to 299). Crews are working on southbound I-17 today through Friday, April 6 through April 10.
Work hours are 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with the addition of two overnight schedules which will be tonight, April 6 and Wednesday, April 8 between 2 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Drivers southbound will be restricted to one lane through the work zone during work hours. The southbound McGuireville rest area will be closed this Friday between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. The northbound rest area will remain open. Minimal delays expected.
Landscape maintenance is scheduled on the northbound truck escape ramp this week on a four-mile segment (mileposts 282 to 286) of Interstate 17, approximately five miles south of Camp Verde. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, April 6 through April 9, between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day.
I-17 northbound will be narrowed to one lane and the runaway truck ramp will be closed during work hours. Drivers can expect minimal delays.
The speed limit through the work zones will be reduced to 45 mph during work hours.
ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule.
WILLIAMS — The Williams Animal Action Group will hold it’s 30th Annual Rabies clinic on Saturday, April 11 from 12 to 3 p.m. The WAAG Clinic will have a veterinarian on hand to administer the rabies shot, but other shots will be available for purchase and must be given by the owner. The dog and cat rabies shot is $10.00.
SICK ANIMALS CANNOT BE VACCINATED. Please make sure that your dog is on a leash and bring cats in carriers.
City licenses will also be offered for cats and dogs. For spayed and neutered dogs the cost is $10 and for normal dogs $25. Cat licenses are offered for spayed or neutered cats only at the cost of $5. You must provide proof of rabies vaccination and surgery.
FLAGSTAFF — It was no joke. On April 1, 2015 the Flagstaff Police Department focused on red light violations within the city limits.
According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) motorists are more likely to be injured in crashes involving red-light violations than in other types of crashes. A nationwide study of fatal crashes at traffic signals estimates that 20% of the drivers involved failed to obey traffic signals.
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (December 2000), or MUTCD, defines traffic signal indications (i.e. green, yellow, and red signals as follows:
Based on the definitions listed above, drivers should be prepared to stop when they see the yellow signal and stop completely. The yellow traffic signal does not indicate to speed up and get through the intersection.
The Flagstaff Police Department would like your assistance and cooperation with red light compliance most especially in the intersections of South Milton, and Butler Avenue, N. Country Club Drive and N. Highway 89, and Switzer Canyon and Rt. 66.
The Flagstaff Police Department has started a program of concentrating on certain driving violations, of late. Recently they have concentrated on seat belt violations and texting while driving.
WILLIAMS – Habitat for Humanity will hold their annual Grand Opry Night fundraiser this Friday, April 10 starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Williams Rodeo Barn on Rodeo Road. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
The music will be provided by the William Opry Band and the event features live and silent auctions, raffles, door prizes and more. Hot dogs, soda and water will also be available.
The cost is $3 for students and seniors, $6 per adult or $15 for a family of 4 or more.
The proceeds benefit the Williams Area Habitat for Humanity. For more information call (928)635-4393.
Arizona Revised Statute 1-301 designates the April 9 as Prisoners of War Remembrance day. This is not a legal holiday.
The law further declares that the governor make a proclamation to “…commemorate the sacrifices of men and women who suffered captivity in foreign lands while in the service of our country.”
It further requires that the governor urge teachers and students of the schools of this State observe this day with appropriate exercises and encourage citizens to contemplate the plight of Americans who have been held captive of an enemy nation.
The Northern Arizona Gazette urges that the Governor and Arizona Legislature use this opportunity to demand that the Prisoners Of War from the Vietnam conflict be be allowed access to the records and documents concerning their time as prisoners in the conflict. The current administration—applauded by Senator John McCain—has denied prisoners of war from Vietnam access even to their own records. These are the only records held secret by the U.S. Government. The regular service records of Vietnam veterans—or any other veteran—and POW records from other wars are not held secret.
One must wonder why John McCain demand all records remain secret.
FLAGSTAFF/WILLIAMS — The long-rage weather forecast shows a slight chance of rain and snow on Wednesday for Williams and Flagstaff. There is another chance next Sunday. Little or no accumulation is expected.
Otherwise temperatures will hang between 50 and 60 during the day with temperatures just above 20s at night.
There is a hazardous wind advisory for tomorrow for Apache, Coconino, Northern Gila, Navajo and Yavapai counties. Wind gusts of 40 miles-per-hour are expected across Coconino County.
A fire watch will be in effect Monday for the northeast quarter of the State.
WILLIAMS — Though a record crowd did not show up for the community Easter Egg Hunt, the volunteers still worked hard to set up the event.
Not only did they set up and clean up, they fed the hungry crowd and handed out prizes to the hunters.
Not pictured are the number of police, Sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and other public safety officials who kept the peace missing out on the festivities.