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Windfall showing scheduled for two dates in Coconino County
The Canyon Country Coalition for Responsible Renewable Energy has scheduled two showings of Windfall by Laura Israel.
Tuesday, April 17th the showing will be at Northern Arizona University sponsored by their “Hot Topics” program. The movie will start at 6pm followed by a moderated discussion. On Thursday, April 19th the movie will show at the Fray Marcos Hotel in Williams in the Santa Fe Room from 7pm to 9 pm.
“We hope to see many of you there, and please spread the word to those who have participated in any way with the efforts to join us. Some of your friends and neighbors who are local might be interested,” the Coalition email stated.
“We have invited the County Supervisors, P&Z Commissioners & Staff, and others to attend either of the viewings, and some have indicated that they are going to try to be there.”
They would like an RSVP if you plan to attend to arrange enough seats.
Governor Brewer vetoes bills strengthening Sheriff controls and endorsing the Second Amendment
PHOENIX—Governor Jan Brewer, whose finger-wag was seen ’round the world, vetoed Arizona H.B. 2434 which would have required federal law enforcement officials to report to the County Sheriff prior to taking any law enforcement action.
In her April 11th letter, she informed House Speaker Andy Tobin of her concerns with interference with federal agencies.
“This legislation has the potential to interfere with law enforcement investigations and adds unneeded reporting requirements for law enforcement. Rather than hinder the efforts of our federal law enforcement colleagues, we need to focus on collaboration,” she wrote.
She noted that the Arizona Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Center gathers local, state and federal law enforcement to jointly fight against terrorism and other serious crimes. Apparently that does not include securing the southern border.
The Governor also vetoed House Joint Resolution 2001 “Authorizing opposition to the use of an international force on american soil that seeks to enforce any united Nations treaty that has not been ratified by the United States senate.”
The resolution reads:
Whereas, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution firmly states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed”; and
Whereas, Article II, section 26, Arizona Constitution, states, “The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the state shall not be impaired”; and
Whereas, member nations of the United Nations have formed committees with the intent to regulate private firearm ownership; and
Whereas, the United Nations committees have held hearings on the Arms Trade Treaty, which includes regulation of private firearms ownership; and
Whereas, the Constitution of the United States prevents the President from enacting a treaty without ratification from the United States Senate; and
Whereas, the National Rifle Association has secured the commitment from 58 current United States senators that they would not ratify the United Nations’ Arms Trade Treaty as long as it includes regulation of private firearms ownership; and
Whereas, the United Nations Security Council regularly shows its disregard for sovereign nations and their constitutions and laws; and
Whereas, the United Nations has used force to disarm citizens of a sovereign nation in the past, which led to mass killings by bladed weapons; and
Whereas, the United Nations often uses international forces to impose its will on sovereign nations.
Therefore
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
1. That the State of Arizona opposes any use of an international force on American soil that seeks to enforce any United Nations treaty that has not been properly ratified by the United States Senate.
2. That the State of Arizona authorizes using organized resistance to thwart any international force that infringes on the United States Constitution or any of its amendments.
Easter Eggstravaganza in Williams.
WILLIAMS—The Williams Recreation was crowded Saturday as kids and adults waited for the Easter bunny.
Guy of the Williams Emergency Food Bank and Rose of the Williams Recreation Department took extra precautions to prevent problems which plagued other cities. Macon, Georgia cancelled their hunt because of past violence caused by parents trying to collect eggs for themselves and their kids.
For the past few years, Williams organizers have maintained an orderly Easter egg hunt.
Only one incident in recent memory occurred when the Cataract Creek gang attempted to rob the Easter bunny and were booed out of the area by the kids.
E. Bunny greets a few kids arriving at the Eggstravaganza
Apparently, one of the eggs hatched.
Crowd watches as E. Bunny arrives. There are kids there somewhere.
Easter bunny welcomes 1 to 3 year olds.
Increases in Rocky Mountain spotted fever detected in Arizona
A March 30 email from the Arizona Health Alert Network reports:
Arizona Department of Health Services has detected increased levels of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in the state including one confirmed and one suspect fatality. RMSF is a serious illness that can be fatal if not treated promptly and correctly, even in previously healthy people. Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for adults and children of all ages and should be initiated immediately whenever RMSF is suspected. Use of antibiotics other than doxycycline is associated with a higher risk of fatal outcome. Treatment is most effective at preventing death if doxycycline is started in the first 5 days of symptoms.
Treatment should never be delayed pending the receipt of laboratory test results, which are unlikely to be available in time for treatment to prevent death. Treatment should not be withheld in a patient where there is clinical suspicion on the basis of an initial negative finding for R. rickettsii. The diagnosis of RMSF must be made based on clinical signs and symptoms, and can later be confirmed using paired sera.
Most people will develop symptoms one week following the tick bite (range 3-14 days) and not all infected patients recall a tick bite.
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Take-a-Break center opens at St. John’s
WILLIAMS—The St. John’s Episcopal Church has started a center to give caretakers of adults with special needs a chance to shop or just relax. The Take-a-Break (TAB) center provides a safe, non-medical social environment for adults with special needs such as autism or early dementia. The center does not provide medical facilities or a medical staff.
The center which operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. provides activities—cards, games, puzzles and such—for adults who are under the care of other adults. The idea is to provide a time for caregivers to take care of their needs for a short period. The center provides free coffee and donuts and lunch.
Drop-ins are welcome, but it is preferred if you call 635-2925 and ask for Pat or 635-2781 to leave a message. This is to ensure that space and lunch is available. St. John’s is at 202 W. Grant Avenue in Williams.
Williams Writer’s Group meets this Saturday
WILLIAMS—The Williams Writer’s Group will meet this Saturday, March 31 at 9 a.m. in the Williams Public Library on First Street across from the Post Office. They request that you bring a couple of pages of your latest project.
Legislation signed by the governor
The legislature has passed over seventy pieces of legislation to the office of the Governor so far this session; none have been vetoed. The legislations include including increasing requirements for sex offenders, a World War II Memorial, and a bill which designates March 12th of every year as Girl Scouts of the United States of America Day.
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Supv. Taylor Named Coconino County Board Chairman
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County District 1 Supervisor Carl Taylor was named as the County Board of Supervisor’s next chairman during the Board’s regular meeting Tuesday.
Supervisor Taylor, who has served as chairman twice before, said he was honored for yet another opportunity to represent the Board and County residents as chairman.
“It is always a tremendous honor and privilege to serve the County as chairman. I look forward to carry out this duty on behalf of the Board and the residents we represent,” Supervisor Taylor said.
Supervisor Taylor replaces outgoing District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler as chairwoman. The Board also voted unanimously to name District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta as vice-chairwoman, replacing District 3 Supervisor Matt Ryan.
Outgoing Chairwoman Fowler thanked her fellow supervisors for the opportunity to lead the Board since being named to the spot in August. Fowler was the first Native American to hold the post in County history.
“The County is well managed and it’s because of the support of our dedicated staff and our fellow elected officials,” Fowler said. “We all work together for the greater good of the residents of Coconino County.”
Supervisor Taylor begins his duties as chairman April 1.
FWAC select board members this Monday
Williams—Due to the inclement weather, the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center moved the meeting to select two new board members to this Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Williams Recreation Center on Railroad Avenue. You still have time to get your campaign speech together.