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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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Toy box raffle coming soon

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WILLIAMS — You still have time to get tickets for the toy box raffle sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The hand-made toy box is stuffed with toys for babies, teens and adults. The drawing will be held at the Williams Event Stage at 2 p.m.

VFW Toy box Raffle

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640-toys-15-04-21-7WILLIAMS — The Williams Auxiliary of the Matthew J. Broehm VFW Post in WIlliams is raffling off a hand-made and painted toy box created by Robert and Suzanne Clark. To help you get started, they are even stuffing it with toys.

The toys and toy box is on display at 117 W. Route 66 and tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The estimated value of the prize is over $500. The toys include toys for babies, teens and adults.

The date of the drawing is July 4 at 2 p.m. at the Williams Event Stage.

Matthew J. Broehm VFW post collecting Toys for Tots

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300px-toys-for-tots02WILLIAMS – Mike Rioux, Service Officer for the Matthew J. Broehm VFW Post 12128, is assisting the Marine Corp in collecting Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots is an annual effort by the Marines to provide toys and games for children who might otherwise receive nothing on Christmas.

Because the Williams Lions Club is collecting Toys for Kids in Williams, the toys collected by the Matthew J. Broehm post will be delivered to Flagstaff for distribution there.

People wishing to donate may provide an unwrapped toy in boxes located around the city. One is currently located at Safeway and Mike is trying to place them at other locations.

The Matthew J. Broehm post is named for a Lance Corporal from Williams who was killed in action in Helmand province, Afghanistan in November of 2010. He was killed alongside fellow Marine Lance Corporal Brandon W. Pearson of Colorado.

Matthew J. Broehm VFW post selling candy for Mother’s Day

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Al Dunaway and Mike Rioux man the tables for the VFW fundraising efforts.

Al Dunaway and Mike Rioux man the tables for the VFW fundraising efforts.

WILLIAMS—Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Matthew James Broehm Post 12128 stationed themselves to promote their fundraising activities today. The table was set outside of the entrance to the mall which contains their new office and meeting place.

Matthew-Broehm1The Matthew J. Broehm VFW post was formed in official ceremonies December of 2012. Commander George G. Riojas, Sr was sworn in as the Commander of the new post. The name of the service organization honors Marine Lance Corporal Matthew James Broehm of Williams who was lost in action during Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Broehm was killed along with Lance Cpl. Brandon W. Pearson on November 4, 2010.

The service organization conducts official meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month, but gathers every Thursday at 2 pm. Mike Rioux is Liaison Service Officer whose function is to assist all veterans and returning service members in getting the benefits they earned from their years of service.

The VFW is selling See’s Candies for Mother’s Day in order to raise funds for their operation. There are several varieties to choose from and they will place the order on the 6th of May in order to receive the candies on the 9th in time for Mother’s Day. Mother’s day is Sunday, the 12th. In addition they are selling hats and pins which may be purchased anytime. The pins might also make a perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Orders for candies or pins can be made when members are at their meeting on Thursdays or you may contact Al Dunaway almost any weekday at the American Legion John Ivens Post #42 office right next door to the VFW office. Al is a member of both service organizations. You can also email them at williamsvfwpost@hotmail.com.

They are also taking donations and selling raffle tickets for the Williams Veteran’s Memorial. A quilt is being raffled off for the memorial, appropriately, on Memorial Day. The cost of the tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.