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Williams remembers those who passed

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20150525aaWILLIAMS — After the graduations, the parade, the roping and all of the other Memorial weekend activities, Williams ended with a memorial service to honor those who went to serve our country and did not return.
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Veterans and the families of loved ones who have passed gathered in the Williams Cemetery to honor their memory. The solemn occasion was accompanied with a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps by Lu Carle. Volunteers assisted in the placing of flags to mark the resting places of veterans. Some with only a small marker to indicate their presence.
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The event was scheduled by “Perico” Avila and the American Legion Cordova Post #13. Father Killian of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church gave the invocation.

Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, we could not get the names of all of the participants.

Memorial parade over

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American Legion Cordova Post #13 color guard leads the parade.

American Legion Cordova Post #13 color guard leads the parade.

WILLIAMS — The Williams Memorial Parade went off with only a few drops or rain felt. The parade was led by the color guard of the American Legion Cordova Post #13. Along with the emergency first responders of the Kaibab National Forest and Williams, businesses and organizations joined to create the parade lasting just shy of 30-minutes.

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Williams Memorial parade starts soon

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640-memorial-15-05-23-01WILLIAMS — The American flag lines Route 66 from west-to-east along the Williams Memorial parade route. The Williams Police Department went all out to make sure people understand not to park in the parade route this year. KPBX 91.1 FM is blasting from the announcers stand. The 4-H club is setting up for their bake sale at Circle-K.
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The parade is ready to begin in a little less than one-hour. The parade starts from the Banker’s Real Estate plaza in the area of the Williams Memorial Park on the west end. It will travel Historic Route 66 past 1st Street where it will end.

The Weekend: Brought to you by Williams, Arizona

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  • The eighth graders will be promoted to High School tonight at p.m. Congratulations
  • The Cataract Creek gang is out and around. Gunfight at 7 p.m.
  • Bearizona open all weekend.
  • Marvelous Marv tours available all weekend.

Friday

  • High School graduation 7 p.m. Congratulations graduates.
  • The Route 66 Market opens for the season! The market will be open all summer. Tables $10 each or $25 for the weekend whether a three- or four-day weekend. The market is located on the west end of town across the street from the Williams Memorial Park, next to the Williams Justice Center. Open from morning until dusk.
  • Gunfight 7 p.m.
  • Star Gazing at the Glassburn park area across from Rod’s Steak House on Railroad Avenue 7:30 p.m.

Saturday

  • Annual Memorial Day parade begins at 11 a.m. in Williams. Please do not park on Route 66.
  • Jack Fuller Roping at the Rodeo Grounds.
  • Williams Aquatic Center opens. FREE SWIM. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Route 66 Market
  • Gunfight 7 p.m.

Sunday

  • Jack Fuller Roping at the Rodeo Grounds.
  • Williams Aquatic Center open. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Route 66 Street Market
  • Gunfight 7 p.m.

Monday

Happy Memorial Day.

  • Williams Aquatic Center open. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Route 66 Street Market
  • Gunfight 7 p.m.

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Anna’s Grand Canyon Cafe prepares Mother’s Day present

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640_092446WILLIAMS — If you are looking for someplace to take Mom this Sunday, Anna at the Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe in the Red Garter Inn has prepared a musical present.

The Coffee and Cafe will present their second musical guest on the pet-friendly patio this Sunday, May 10. Daniel H. Volkart Facebook will perform beginning at 10:30.

If you are looking for presents for Mom, you might want to check out Old Trail’s True Value Hardware on Airport Road. She could probably use that rechargeable, reversible drill or new power mower.

Orrr…. Maybe you might want to consider an outdoor table set so she can enjoy the summer. How about a barbeque grill so that she can enjoy Mother’s day every Saturday or Sunday when you do the cooking? Maybe you could replace that shower head with a massage unit. With water rates rising soon, it might be time to replace that leaky water faucet for her.

If you have these or any other home improvement plans that she might have mentioned, check out True Value. They speak hardware.
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POW remembrance day this Thursday

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pow-mia-banner-2Arizona 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.

Thanks to those volunteers who helped for Easter

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640-Volunteers15-04-04-01WILLIAMS — Though a record crowd did not show up for the community Easter Egg Hunt, the volunteers still worked hard to set up the event.
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Not only did they set up and clean up, they fed the hungry crowd and handed out prizes to the hunters.
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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.

Good Friday procession on Route 66 to precede Easter weekend events

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good-friday-1WILLIAMS — A Good Friday procession is planned for Williams on Friday, April 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. The procession will start at the Mustang Gas station on the east end of town on Route 66. They will travel west along Railroad Avenue to the Family Harvest Church. People wishing to participate can call (928)635-2430 for more details. This is the first time this event has been held.

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Following Saturday is the annual Community Easter Eggstravaganza. The event held at the Recreation Center will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features Easter egg hunts for the kids, prizes and other family fun. There is some news about a special guest, but we have not been told who. We could hazard a guest. Call the Recreation Center at (928) 635-1496 for more information.

After your attendance at Easter service on Sunday, you can witness the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center 5th Annual Ducky Egg Race. The proceeds fund the activities of the Friends through the months when the Aquatic Center is open. Eggs are $5 each or 6 for $20. The location of the race is TBD the day of the race. Tickets can be purchased prior to the race in front of Safeway on March 27, March 28, and April 3. They can also be purchased at the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. Monies raised will be used for pool publicity in Williams and the surrounding areas.

Methodist church celebrates St. Patrick’s day

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640-StPatrick15-03-17-4WILLIAMS — the annual Saint Patrick’s day corned beef and cabbage dinner at the United Community Methodist church of Williams seem to be a big success last night. The church is led by pastor Billy Martin.

Church volunteers cook and serve food straight from the kitchen.

Church volunteers cook and serve food straight from the kitchen.


The volunteers from the congregation spent a day cooking a great meal of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots, and baking soda bread. Some volunteers donated cupcakes, cookies, brownies and desserts.
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They even cleaned up afterwards.

The united Methodist church conducts this event each year in addition to their other community service. The church holds normal Sunday Services as well as Bible studies on Wednesdays. They also have a weekly dinner prior to the Bible study on Wednesday.