Daily Archives: July 10, 2015

Lions Club prepares for Mountain Man run

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upload-lion-run-1aWILLIAMS — The Williams Lions Club is looking forward to the Mountain Man Run and fun walk on Labor Day September 7. The run features a 10-k and 5-k run or fun walk along historic Route 66.

The proceeds benefit community vision and hearing programs. Participants may register here.

The Lions Club has been serving Williams for over 70-years. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:45 am. They meet at Anna’s Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe at 137 W. Railroad Avenue in the Red Garter Inn. They are always looking for new members.

I-40 westbound travel reduced to one lane and on-ramp closure for County Line (exit 148) just east of Ash Fork

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ASH FORK — Westbound travel on Interstate 40 (I-40) at the County Line traffic interchange (Exit 148) just east of Ash Fork is reduced to one-lane of travel and will be in place continuously including nights and weekends until late July while repairs are underway. Construction within the work-zone will be active during daylight hours; however the restrictions will be in place both day and nighttime hours.

The westbound on-ramp at the County Line (Exit 148) will also be closed while work is being performed at the interchange. The recommended detour is to exit at the Monte Carlo traffic interchange (Exit 149) then cross over for westbound travel.

ADOT advises the public to allow for extra travel time while work is being performed and to observe reduced speeds in the area.

Larry Norfolk passes away

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800-Rose-15-06-0504WILLIAMS — Williams is mourning the loss of a well-know street person, Larry Norfolk. Larry passed away sometime last night at the laundry on Route 66 from apparent natural causes.

Larry was a homeless person in Williams who received help from a number of members of the community. It was reported that he refused help finding a home, but was given shelter by several members of the community. Despite his circumstances, Larry was know throughout the community for his friendliness.

Currently it is unclear what memorial services will be arranged.