Daily Archives: July 23, 2018

First Baptist Church dedicates Dream Acres

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WILLIAMS — Several members of the community joined the First Baptist Church of Williams in dedicating their Dream Acres park after services Sunday. The focus was the opening of the Edith Pouquette Prayer Garden. The Garden was dedicated to a member of the First Baptist Church in honor of her long service to God. Dream Acres is a park built by the First Baptist Church and open to the public. Dogs on a leash are welcome.

Edith Pouquette cuts the ribbon to the Prayer Garden dedicated to her long service to God.


A crowd gathered to watch Edith Pouquette cut the ribbon to the Prayer Garden. Pastor Joe Oswald held a prayer service afterward to complete the dedication of the Garden.

Dream Acres has a Gospel Golf disc course. There is a hiking trail with stations along the way where hikers can participate in sports activities.

The First Baptist Church holds services on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday morning at 10:30 p.m. They hold Bible studies earlier on Sunday, a Men’s Bible Study on Monday at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. They also host the Spanish Bible Study on Monday. The Church is located at 629 W Grant Ave in Williams across the street from Safeway. You can call the Church at (928) 635-4692 to find out more about Dream Acres and the other activities they sponsor.

A crowd from the community gather to help dedicate the Edith Pouquette Prayer Garden.

Pastor Joe Oswald and the crowd wait for Edith Pouquette to cut the ribbon.

Along the hiking trail are stations where people can participate in sports activity.

Yet another season is upon us

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Buckskinner Trail in Williams.

WILLIAMS — As we hiked the Buckskinner trail from Buckskinner park in Williams, we heard a buzz that reminded us that we are moving into a new season. As the monsoon rains subside, we move into mosquito season. In the morning and evening hours, you can expect to note the rise in the mosquito population around Williams.

The monsoon rains have filled tanks and holes around the forested areas and, no doubt, buckets and pots around your homes. There is not a lot you can do about the water in the forest and in drainage areas, you can take steps around your home. Empty out tires, pots and other vessels that collect water around your yard. If you are growing a garden, you can empty them out there.