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Williams Independence Day parade a smashing success

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640-015-07-04-05WILLIAMS — If Facebook is any gauge, it appears that the historic Route 66 Williams Independence Day parade was a rousing success. Pictures and videos of the parade appeared from Richard Goettel of Phoenix and local resident Brenda Carter. Brenda even caught the Mayor directing traffic.

There was some concern that it might be a wash. Rain came down starting about two hours before the parade, but cleared up. While clouds darkened the city and threatened more rain, it never came.

The parade began with the members of the American Legion Cordova Post #13 carrying the colors. They were followed by the Vietnam Veterans of America. Smokey the Bear was the parade Grand Marshall.
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The American Legion Post and Vietnam Veterans were joined by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion and Matthew Broehm VFW Post.
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A new addition is the War Memorial Museum of Arizona in their 1942 WWII half-track.640-15-07-04-16It would not be a Williams parade without the Bill Williams Mountain Men—official ambassadors of the State of Arizona, the tractors and the classic cars.
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640-15-07-04-34It was good to see Bearizona in the parade this year. The were promoting their upcoming Backwoods BBQ July 25.

640-15-07-04-11Save Meant to Rescue had a tremendous float this year. They get our vote for Number 1. They were surrounded by pets rescued by new owners.

Overall the parade was the best we can remember.
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Williams Lions Club looking for secret Santas

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Lions-Clube1WILLIAMS – The Williams Lions are again organizing the Toys for Kids project to provide toys for less fortunate children in the Williams area.

If you know of any children 12 or under who should be considered for the Toys for Kids project, please contact Lions member Jackie Haugen at 635-5242 with the child’s name, age, sex, phone contact and address to ensure they are added to the list.

Anyone wishing to provide a toy for a needy child can pick a card from a tree, purchase a toy suitable for the child selected, then return the un-wrapped gift to the location where they were selected. All gifts must be returned by December 17. Williams Lions Club members will deliver the gifts to children’s homes before Christmas.

Trees will be placed on Christmas trees at National Bank of Arizona, North Country Health Center, Canyon Vista Mall and the Williams Ranger District Office within the next week.

If you prefer to contribute a cash donation, contact Lion Jackie Haugen or any other Williams Lions Club member. Unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at any of the Toys for Kids locations.

Help the Williams Lions brighten Christmas for all the local children who might otherwise miss a visit from Santa Claus.

Cataract Park open after Saturday dedication

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cataract-park-entranceWILLIAMS—Saturday the thirteenth was not unlucky for the residents as they opened the $2.3 million Cataract Lake Park with an eventful dedication. Politicians were there to thank everyone except for Williams Police Sergeant Ted Wigal who directed traffic at entrance. (So we get to be the first to thank him for his service!) I-40 Fleet Services even provided kayaks for rides on the lake.

Mayor John Moore was joined by Williams City Councilmen Hiemenz and Payne for the celebration. District 4 Supervisor Mandy Metzger and District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta joined District 3 Supervisor Matt Ryan.

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The event was staffed by volunteers from a number of non-profit groups around the community. The American Legion, as usual, conducted the barbeque provided by the city. Camp Civitan provided a van to shuttle people from the parking area to the park. The Kiwanis and Lions Club members served the food. Volunteers staffed the Coke van provided by Swire. Parks and recreation staff were on hand and volunteer children tested the playground during the speeches. The Freshman class of the Williams High School baked and decorated the cake for the cake cutting ceremony.

Everything was going fine until the politicians started fighting over the key.

Everything was going fine until the politicians started fighting over the key.


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Scouting for Food program in Williams again

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WILLIAMS—The local scout troops are once again Scouting for Food to assist the Williams food bank. They are delivering bags to houses for residents to place food into. They ask that residents put food in the bag and set the bags outside on the sidewalk by 9 am this Saturday, April 13.

The troops/packs that are participating are 140 sponsored by the United Methodist Church and Lions Club and 138 sponsored by the Church of the Latter Day Saints in Williams.

During this time when there are no holidays, people tend to forget that there are still needs in our community. This is a chance to continue to help your neighbors in need.

The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center need more board

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The kids of Civitan made this poster for the Duck Race.

The kids of Civitan made this poster for the Duck Race.

WILLIAMS—The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center and the Williams Lions Club are conducting a Duck Egg Race on Fairway Drive at the Highland Meadows North subdivision this Saturday April 6. The first place cash prize is $100, second place $50 with third at $25. Eggs are $5 each or five eggs for $20.

The members of the Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center also seek to fill two openings for the nine-member board. The volunteers would be required to attend 8 to 20 meetings a year and help in the events that they plan. The Friends of the Williams Aquatic Center finds ways to raise money to help keep the WAC open and provides help with swimming lessons and programs for children.

The current board members are Mike Dulay, Clare Hydock, Tom Hooker, Kris Vasquez, Bobby Patriccia, Beth Michelson and Edie Phillips. You can contact one of them or email friends_at_williamsaquaticcenter.org (remove the underscores and add the @ sign).

They are looking for five people to assist in setting up, serving and clean up for the Fourth Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 8 beginning at 7:30 am. There will be a deep-pit barbeque of beef, pork and side dishes after the golf tournament that is open to golfers and non-golfers. The volunteers would be required from about 12:30 to 3:30 pm. If you cannot donate time, they are looking for desert items such as pies, cakes, cookies and the like.

If you would be available June 8 to assist for 2-3 hours, please contact Edie by e-mail (ehpoh_at_aol.com), in person, or by phone (635-4784).

Williams weather permitting

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Springtime snowfall in Williams.

WILLIAMS—Twenty-four inches of snow blanketed the city to welcome spring. The snow melted almost as fast as it came leaving some muddy spots in less maintained areas, such as around the Santa Fe Dam lake and forest roads.

The long range forecast shows a 30% chance of rain/snow starting Sunday night through Monday during the day. It is expected to clear by Monday night leaving no appreciable accumulation. The Williams weather usually consists of chances of snowfall through May.

Some train no matter the weather.

Temperatures will rise through Wednesday giving residents and visitors the opportunity to start training for the Lion’s Club 5-K/10-K and Fun Run during the Labor day weekend in September. The Mountain Man Run started last September and will be run again this year.

The advantages of registering early are lower prices and a free T-shirt. Through May 31, the prices for the 10-K, 5-K and fun run are $40, $30 and $15 respectively rising to $55, $45 and $30 on race day. Those who register before July 31 get a T-shirt. If you cannot race, the Lion’s Club accepts volunteers for traffic control and other assistance.

The race benefits the vision and hearing services that the Lion’s Club provides for the Williams Community. You can register for the race at Virtual Roster.