WILLIAMS – 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.
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Mickey Rooney, Master of Putting On a Show, Dies at 93
Mickey Rooney, the exuberant entertainer who led a roller-coaster life — the world’s top box-office star at 19 as the irrepressible Andy Hardy, a bankrupt has-been in his 40s, a comeback kid on Broadway as he neared 60 — died on Sunday. He was 93 and lived in Westlake Village, Calif.
His death was confirmed by his son Michael Joseph Rooney.
He stood only a few inches taller than five feet, but Mr. Rooney was larger and louder than life. From the moment he toddled onto a burlesque stage at 17 months to his movie debut at 6 to his career-crowning Broadway debut in “Sugar Babies” at 59 and beyond, he did it all. He could act, sing, dance, play piano and drums, and before he was out of short pants he could cry on cue.
As Andy Hardy, growing up in the idealized fictional town of Carvel, Mr. Rooney was the most famous teenager in America from 1937 to 1944: everybody’s cheeky son or younger brother, energetic and feverishly in love with girls and cars. The 15 Hardy Family movies, in which all problems could be solved by Andy’s man-to-man talks with his father, Judge Hardy (played by Lewis Stone), earned more than $75 million — a huge sum during the Depression years, when movie tickets rarely cost more than 25 cents.
More at New York Times
Navy conduct sea rescue for Rebel Heart
The Navy has sent the frigate USS Vandegrift to the Rebel Heart to rescue a one-year old child who fell ill on the stalled 36-foot Hans Christian boat.
At last report, the California National Guard sent rescuers who parachuted onto the vessel, but the child did not respond to medications. The child is suffering a fever and an unknown rash.
Although the boat is said to be repaired, the Vandegrift should reach the Rebel Heart by tonight or early Sunday to take the crew off of the boat. The crew consist of San Diego residents Eric and Charlotte Kaufman with their daughters, Lyra, 1, and Cora, 3.
USS Vandegrift
More at UT San Diego
Battlefield 4 tournament at Flag Military Surplus April 27th
FLAGSTAFF—Flag Military Surplus and the Phantom Gaming Society have announced a tournament based on the Battlefield 4 video game beginning at 11 am. The proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior program.
The entry fee is $20 per person and includes dog tags, free drink and lunch and an entry for a raffle for a desktop PC. The cash purse will depend on the number of entries. There will be live music with a D.J. and a dunk tank.
Other sponsors of the event include 103.7 The Eagle, GameStop, Radio Shack, CommSpeed, Coca-Cola and BTO.
You may register at Flag Military Surplus at 7975 north U.S. 89 north of the Flagstaff Mall or where ever you see the Phantom Gamers car in town.
Gun shows return to Coconino County Fairgrounds.
FLAGSTAFF—Arizona Collectibles and Firearms will return to the Coconino County Fairgrounds at Ft. Tuthill for two gun shows on May 17th & 18th and September 6th & 7th. The shows feature firearms, parts, ammo, knifes, militaria and much more.
The shows will run from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
To reserve a space or for more information, contact Dennis Champagne at (928) 310-8544 or by email at dennis.champagne@aol.com
Gun show returns to Williams in June.
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
WILLIAMS—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.
The remainder of one of the cases of fireworks burns.
Williams Grand Motel. Photo from Google Maps.
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.
Class of 2014 Grad Night AR 15 drawing near.
WILLIAMS – 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.
Big Sandy gun show this weekend
Photo courtesy MG Shooters
Rentals of machine guns are available, but only two slots were left as of this writing. Events include classes and airplane and military vehicle displays and fireworks.
Admission for spectators is $25 including parking and camping. You can find directions on their web site. You can get more information by calling 602-327-7933.
The next event will be in October.
You can get a $5 off coupon at Flagstaff Military Surplus.