WILLIAMS — 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.
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.
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Pet services in Williams
WILLIAMS — If you are coming to Williams for this long weekend (or pretty much any time), you probably wonder what pet services are available in town. Apart from the Chinese made toys and treats stocked in the general stores.
Veterinary services are available at the Williams Veterinary Clinic open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. The clinic is located at 122 3rd Street. They provide a full range of pet health care services. They also sell Science Diet dog food products at their store. On certain weekends, they hold a vaccine clinic at the Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique. Their phone number is 928-635-5392.
They do not, however, have emergency care. There are two locations in Flagstaff that provide emergency pet care. You might want to call ahead to make sure they know that you are coming.
- Canyon Pet Hospital, 1054 E. Old Canyon Court, Flagstaff, AZ 928-433-3970
- Westside Veterinary Clinic 963 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ, 928-779-0148
Another emergency veterinary clinic is trying to get started in Flagstaff. According to the latest on their web site, the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center of Northern Arizona plans to open on May 29. They plan to be open all weekend long from Friday at 5 p.m. to Monday at 8:30 a.m. to provide emergency medical services for pets. The pet hospital will be open 24 hours on holidays when other veterinary clinics are closed.
As an aside to the Williams clinic, Traci started Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique & Supplies (Facebook) located at 517 E. Historic Route 66 on the east end of town. They sell cat and dog toys and clothing, bedding and the like. They stock Science Diet foods and treats. They include a selection of treats from the Bubba Rose Biscuit Company that are baked treats iced with yogurt.
On the grooming front, just down the street from Spoiled Rotten at 402 E. Route 66 is Manytails Pet Grooming. They have pet sitting and daycare services. They open Tuesday through Saturday at 9 a.m. You can call 928-635-8897 for appointments.
If you are traveling from Kingman, Seligman—and all points west—to Williams, you might have a pet that just needs to be groomed. Or, perhaps, Manytails is too busy to get your pet groomed on time for that formal activity. You can call Aunty Abby’s Pet Services and Doggie Day Spa at 928-380-5123. Aunty Abby’s is located at 47125 N. 5th Street in Ash Fork. She provides bathing, grooming, nail clipping and pet sitting.
Vendors starting to set up at the Route 66 Street Market
Early shoppers get the best deals.
Spaces are $10 a day or $25 for the weekend, whether a three- or four-day weekend. There is an additional $5 per night for those desiring to stay overnight.
The proceeds from the Route 66 Street Market benefit the projects of the Kiwanis Club International of Williams.
The Weekend: Brought to you by Williams, Arizona
Thursday
- 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.
More at Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Pastor and veteran completes 3,200-Mile National Prayer Walk
SANTA MONICA — Tennessee Pastor Walter “Chick” McGill passed through Williams on a blistery February day this year carrying the flag. His goal was to carry the flag from Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina to Santa Monica pier. The 69 year-old Vietnam veteran completed the 3,200-mile journey on April 29.
Pastor McGill was greeted by supporters and social media contacts. Los Angeles-based ABC Eyewitness News 7 documented his arrival at the Pier.
Pastor McGill hand-carried his large American flag the full distance from coast to coast and saluted every passing motorist on the walk route as a gesture of honor and respect for his fellow Americans. He received a “Day of Recognition” certificate from Tennessee Governor Haslam’s office in Nashville, and numerous cities along the 14-state route demonstrated recognition by giving the veteran city lapel pins, keys to their cities, city memorial coins, and certificates of appreciation. McGill received police escorts through towns in Georgia and Tennessee and was published at Wikipedia online as one who had successfully walked across America.
McGill’s “TransAmerican Crosswalk 2014,” billed as a national prayer-walk, promoted “’a new birth of freedom’ and integrity in America,” while calling attention to the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, and the nation’s founding documents.
You may visit www.walkingcoast2coast.com to read about this historic cross-country adventure.
Waskay wabbits in Williams
WILLIAMS — The wildlife is emerging in Williams. A frequent visitor to our city is the rabbit.
That means, however, that we should be visited by skunks in the evening and night hours. There were even rumors of a mountain lion in the city a few nights ago. Some warnings might be in order about wildlife. While they may be pleasant to look at, they are wildlife and can be dangerous.
Beside the known reason for keeping away from skunks, skunks have been known to be rabid. Rabbits and squirrels will bite.
Whether or not a mountain lion appeared in town, larger animals—such as elk and deer—do roam the streets. A 200-pound mountain lion was reported struck on Highway 64 by the Williams News in 2008. Deer have been killed along Route 66 in the city limits in traffic collisions.
Please use caution when driving Highway 64 to the Grand Canyon and Perkinsville Road—Popularly known as South Road—toward Dogtown and White Horse lakes.
Save MTR Golf tournament this weekend
WILLIAMS — This Saturday, Save Meant to Rescue will host thier Balls for Dogs golf tournament at the Elephant Rocks Golf Course.
The tournament will include:
- 2 man scramble
- $75.00 per person
- Hole in One – $10,000
- Million $ Shoot Out
Happy Birthday Redbone
Prince wishes Redbone a Happy 16th Birthday.
Run for the Wall to arrive Wednesday
WILLIAMS — The American Legion Cordova Post #13 opens its doors, once again, to the motorcycle riders of Run for the Wall.
Each year riders, Veterans from the various military services, make a ten-day ride to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. Their first overnight stop is Williams.
Each year, the motorcycle group rides down Williams Route 66 from the west end by the Williams Memorial Park to the east end turning off around First Street to end up at the American Legion Post.
Volunteers provide them with a meal and a chance to relax. They depart the following day.
Big Springs Cabin Rentals now available for public use
Kaibab Forest Service Photograph
Reservations must be made at Recreation.gov, and may be found by searching for “Big Springs Cabin Site, Kaibab National Forest, AZ.” A complete listing of available amenities is available here. The rental rate is $65 per night per cabin. The cabins can be reserved from May 1 to Nov. 30.
The Big Springs cabin site is located approximately 30 miles from Fredonia, Arizona, on Forest Service Road 22, about an hour drive from the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The cabins are about a 35-minute drive from the Rainbow Rim Trail, a winding 18-mile hiking and mountain biking trail on the forest that offers stunning views from five scenic overlooks along the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
Individual cabins vary in occupancy from two to four people per cabin and include use of the shared shower house, fully furnished kitchen and dining hall. There are toilets on site but not in the cabins. There are no laundry facilities. Each cabin has two twin-size beds and one full-size bed. Please bring your own linens, towels, and pillows.
See more photos of the Big Springs cabins at Kaibab Cabin Rentals.