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Great weather for Grand Canyon “free” days.

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Grand Canyon – While northern Arizona is suffering a dangerously mild winter, it will make the entrance free days this President’s Day weekend a delight. It is also the off-season so the traffic should be light. Temperatures are expected to be 67 tomorrow dropping to 62 on Sunday and 59-degrees on Washington’s Birthday. Entry into the Canyon will be free February 15 through Monday the 17th.

The problem with the weather is that if northern Arizona does not get significant snowfall the rest of this winter, we could have a dangerously dry summer causing closures of camping areas and cutting into the tourist trade.

Election Results 2013

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WILLIAMS—As of 10:30 pm a little over 25.5% of the voters voted in the elections held in Coconino County.

With only one precinct left to report, the Coconino Community College Question appears to have failed. As of this writing 54.76% voted no on assessing a secondary property tax to raise $4.5 million for the college. 45.24% voted yes.

Williams voted to continue the tax for the Williams Health Clinic. The vote is 56.08% for with 43.92% voting against.

Both the Grand Canyon Unified and Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified school districts voted to approve additional property taxes for the schools. The vote on the Grand Canyon Question was approved by a vote of 75%. The vote for the Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified school district was 52.10% for and 47.9% against, but not all of the votes have been counted at this point.

These are unofficial results until after the canvas process is complete.

In the closely watched and hotly contested race in Virginia, Democrat Terry McAuliffe appears to have won the race for governor with 47.39% of the vote with 99.5% of the precincts reporting. Republican Ken Cuccinelli received 45.8% of the vote with the Libertarian challenger Robert Sarvis receiving 6.66%. Democrat Ralph Northam won the race for Lieutenant Governor.

Republican Mark Obenshain is barely winning the race for Attorney General against Democrat challenger Mark Herring. The vote is currently 50.27% to 49.52%.

Chevron in Williams now takes Safeway points

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WILLIAMS—Have you built up those Safeway gas points and cannot wait to find a Safeway gas station in which to redeem them? The Chevron station in Williams on the end of Grand Canyon Blvd. has made a deal with Safeway to allow you to redeem them by swiping your Safeway card. You can save up to a dollar a gallon. Check with the clerk at the station for more details.

Another daredevil to attempt Grand Canyon crossing.

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GRAND CANYON—On June 23rd, 34-year-old tight rope walker Nik Wallenda will attempt an 8th world record by crossing the Grand Canyon. His last record was crossing Niagra Falls.

A poll by Niagara Bullet News asks readers if they will watch the Grand Canyon attempt. As of this writing 53.6% said they wouldn’t miss it, 36% said they were not interested with the rest not sure what they will be doing June 23rd.

Nik Wallenda was born in Sarasota, Florida as a seventh-generation member of the famous Flying Wallenda family. His parents are Delilah Wallenda and Terry Troffer.

Wallenda credits God for his success, saying that what he does on the high-wire is a gift from God. He grew up in a “a Bible-believing, God-fearing family” and describes himself as a “born-again Christian”. Faith is “the most important part of my life,” he says. Before every wire walk, he joins his family in prayer and he always wears a cross as he performs. He remarks, “The Bible says pray without ceasing and I’m always praying.”

Mom’s store opens, appropriately, in time for Mother’s Day

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Treats and Treasures - 309 West Route 66

Treats and Treasures – 309 West Route 66


WILLIAMS—Glenn and Linda have been working for several months to open Treats n Treasures at 309 W Route 66 next to the Sultana Theater. They are the friendly managers for the store owned by their mother. Although they have not received all of their stock, they managed to open, appropriately, just before Mother’s Day.

Treats N Treasures carries a varied assortment of candies from the new to the kind that your grandfather used to buy. An interesting item is a cup with a mix of candies from the 60s, 70s or 80s. Something that you usually do not find in a candy store is a variety of fresh fruit for the health crowd. Also in stock is a variety of gourmet popcorn with flavors such as peanut butter cup, white truffle Parmesan and cookies and cream. Beef and pork jerky is also available.

130512-04-TreasuresIn addition they have gourmet ice cream with your choice of waffle, sugar or old fashioned cone. For the morning crowd, they have coffee and gourmet pastries.

The store carries a wide variety of sodas with cane sugar instead of the more dangerous high fructose corn syrup. The selection includes a variety of flavors and brands. It would probably not be too hard to guess where Capone comes from. They also have a brand called Moxie which was sold in the early 1800’s originally as an elixir to cure all ills.

They carry souvenirs, like many of the stores. Their selection is a little bit different from the normal Route 66 fare available at other souvenir shops. The shop carries a limited selection of collectible coins and paper money such as a colorized Grand Canyon park two dollar bill and silver Arizona coin.

Their differing variety of stock should make this store a welcome addition to the Route 66 business community.

Last chance to sign up for little league this weekend

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WILLIAMS—The last chance to sign up for Williams Junior and Major League baseball and try out for the teams is this Saturday, April 6th at the little league field. The $45 fee and an acceptable proof of age is required at the time of registration. Ages for the various league divisions are T-Ball 4-6, Minor League 7-8, Major League 9-12 and Junior League 13-14.

Practices will start in May and the games run from May to early July. Volunteers for coaching, umpiring, score keeping and other positions are also open.

The league is comprised of teams from Ash Fork, Grand Canyon, Parks and Seligman in addition to the City of Williams. The games are played in the surrounding communities so travel is required.

For more information, Contact Luci Felton at 928-266-2470 or via email at williamslittleleague@gmail.com.

Santa visits the recreation center and Kiwanis Dinner follows.

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WILLIAMS—Santa will be busy in Williams on the 15th and 16th with Santa’s World of Wonders on Saturday and the Kiwanis annual dinner on Sunday. In addition the Save-Meant to Rescue organization will host a wine and beer tasting event to benefit the Williams animal rescue effort.

On the 15th, Santa will visit the Williams Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where there will be games, prizes, treats and family fun.

At 6 p.m. the animal rescue group Save-Meant To Rescue will host a wine and craft beer tasting event with hors d’oeuvres and live music at the historic “Yellow House” near Safeway. Tickets are $30 and are available thru MTR members or call 928-635-1571

The annual Kiwanis Dinner will be held December 16th at Doc Holiday’s in the Holiday Inn. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Kiwanis holds the annual event with a visit from Santa and prizes for the kids. Everyone is invited.

Renaissance group presents a Knight of fun fundraiser

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A Knight to Remember fundraiser December 1

WILLIAMS—The Grand Canyon Renaissance Experience is presenting a fundraiser on December 1. The fundraiser will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Sultana Theater on Route 66 in downtown Williams.

Tickets for the fundraiser are $25 for couples or $12.95 per person, which includes dinner and the show. Tickets are limited and are available at the City of Williams Forest Service Visitor Center. Attendees can come dressed in renaissance, Christmas or western costume or come as you are.

Mark Worden, Managing Director of the group, said in a recent Williams News interview, “We hope to make ‘A Knight to Remember’ an annual event for our town.”

Working with Bearizona, the Grand Canyon Renaissance Experience is working on a project that would include a castle on 12-acres south of I-40 near Garland Prairie Road. The event includes a brief about the project. Local artists will present drawings and color renderings of the proposed project.

The “faire” for the event includes a Beef bread bowl, salad, baked potato and desert. Entertainment includes various styles of dance and music.

Marvelous Marv’s Private Grand Canyon Tour receives high rating.

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WILLIAMS—Marvelous Marv’s Private Grand Canyon Tour received a high rating from TripAdvisor®, a travel advisory web site. TripAdvisor® features reviews and advice on hotels, resorts, flights, vacation rentals, vacation packages, and travel guides. The site takes ratings and comments from people who actually took the tour.

One commentator wrote, “I have been on a number of tours with so called guides, but Marv is the best. Picked us up at our hotel, and the entire day was completely enjoyable. He knows more about the Grand Canyon and surrounding area than anyone.”

“Marvelous Marv’s Grand Canyon Tour was a great first day orientation to the Grand Canyon. He picks you up at your hotel in Williams around 9a for a 45 min drive over,” another wrote. “My husband, 9 yr old son, and I enjoyed his extra info shared about the area employees and other facts. He also shows a DVD on the Mule Train during the ride back. I do think this is a great option for folks who do not want to walk as much as he moves you around in his van more than most.”

Marvelous Marv has given tours to the Grand Canyon for years and has been called the “Indiana Jones of the Grand Canyon” by Foder’s®. Marv will not be taking any tours in July due to his honeymoon. Marv was awarded a certificate from TripAdvisor®.

Jarvis allows water bottle ban for State parks

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GRAND CANYON—The National Parks Traveler is reporting that National Parks Service director Jarvis is allowing parks to ban plastic water bottles after allegations that Coca-Cola company pressured a reversal of the decision for the Grand Canyon.

Coca-Cola manufactures the Dasani® water product. The Dasani® water web site begins with a commercial on their eco-friendly bottle.

The decision to ban water bottles at the Grand Canyon and subsequent reversal seems to have caused such a flurry that it led to this new decision. The new decision allows park superintendents to ban water bottles after severe considerations.
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