Daily Archives: March 18, 2016

Stop and Buy on Route 66 in Ash Fork

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stop-n-buy-01Ash Fork — If you are traveling west on Interstate 40, you might want to make a stop in Ash Fork and shop at the roadside emporium known as the Stop and Buy on Route 66.

Gary is a well-know purveyor of knives, stun guns, ladies bags and other specialized items in the Williams area. He has established his roadside business now in the Flagstone Capitol of the World, Ash Fork, right on historic Route 66.
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He has added some great metal signs and license plates made not just in the USA, but right here in Arizona. They are beautifully made.
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He has added some great knives to his line including the famous Ka-Bar. The advantage of his roadside lease is he can offer great prices. He also carries handbags and magnetic bracelets. He is getting ready to order flags which is another of his popular items.

Of course visiting Gary is a not the only reason to stop in Ash Fork. Lulu Belle’s BBQ restaurant which has been open for about a year is becoming a popular dining spot. The Ash Fork Route 66 museum offers a great view of the history of the area which includes photos and dioramas.

Williams Charity Shop open in mall

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charity-shop-1WILLIAMS — If you are a thrift shopper, visit the Williams Charity Store location in the mall at 117 W. Route 66.

For about a year, now, Patty has run the thrift book store to benefit the efforts of the R&R Horse Rescue mission near Williams. Recently she has expanded the thrift store into another suite to benefit other charities in Williams.
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While the book store still benefits the R&R Horse Rescue, the other section of the thrift store benefits various charities in Williams each month. For example one month might benefit the Senior Graduation night effort and the next month another Williams charity.
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For more information you can check with Patty Williams at the Williams Western Wear and Buck’s Place located at the first suite to the right as you enter the mall. While you are there you can ask Buck to test your quick draw.charity-shop-4

Coconino Amateur Radio Club holding classes for upcoming exam

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Update 3/19/2016 8:28 p.m.: Classes begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday and run until the class is complete.
final logoFLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Amateur Radio Club of Flagstaff is currently holding classes for the technician class license. The classes are free and open to anyone of any age. The classes are held every Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm. They are held at the North Country Health Care facility at 2920 N 4th Street in Flagstaff.

The technician class license is the first FCC license a person can obtain to operate amateur radio equipment. You must get 26 questions correct on a 35 question examination. The examination fee is $15 and the next test is on April 16. Although anyone can come to the exam and classes, the Coconino Amateur Radio Club requests that you go to their web site and let them know that you are coming so they can provide enough material.

If you pass the examination for a Technician license, you can take the test for the General Class license. This allows you access to more frequencies and privileges. If you pass that exam, you can try for the top license; Amateur Extra. If you fail any exam along the way, you will be required to pay another $15 to retake the examination.

The courses are based on The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. The manual is available through the Amateur Radio Relay League and other online retailers for around $25. Some may be on hand at the class.

The rest of the course schedule is as follows:

  • March 19 – Chapter 3 – Electronic components, Types of Radio Circuits
  • April 2 – Chapter 4 – Radio Wave Propagation, Antennas and Feed Lines, Practical Antenna Systems
  • April 9 – Chapter 5 – Basic Amateur Radio Equipment, Power Sources and Interference
  • April 16 – Chapter 6 – Communicating with Other Hams
  • April 23 – Chapter 7 & 8 – License Regulations and License Privileges, Call Signs and Operating Regulations (Part 1)
  • April 30 – Chapter 8 & 9 – Call Signs and Operating Regulations (Part 2), Safety and Amateur Radio

In order to take the test, you must bring a picture identification and your social security number. If you do not desire to give your social security number, you can file for an FCC Registration Number (FRN) at the FCC Universal Licensing web site. If you provide your SSN, you will be issued an FRN and listed on the ULS anyway. The benefit of signing up for an FRN before the examination is that you may get your license quicker.

If you pass any level of examination, the Volunteer Examiners take all necessary steps to file for your license. You can download your license as soon as it appears in the FCC database and start operating on Ham frequencies.

Final paving scheduled on US 93 north of Wickenburg

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Drivers traveling on US 93 north of Wickenburg (mileposts 185 to 190) should allow extra travel time for the next two weeks starting Monday (March 21) through Thursday (March 31) as crews prepare for final paving on the project.

Traffic will be guided through the work zone by pilot cars and minimal delays are expected between 4:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week. Speed will be reduced through the work zone.

As part of the final paving, crews will mill some of the existing pavement on the northbound lanes and drivers will be on rough road conditions until final paving is complete.

ADOT began this expansion project in February to widen US 93 between State Route 71 and State Route 89 which included the reconstruction of the highway into four lanes. This work will complete the widening project.

The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations, and to proceed through the work zone with caution and comply with the reduced speed limit.