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Star gazing in Williams and flights in Valle this weekend

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WILLIAMS — Two events are featured this weekend in Williams and Valle.

The Coconino Astronomical Society will be holding their monthly Star Party at the Glassburn lot area across from the laundry and Rod’s Steak house. These Star Parties allow you to view the stars and planets through your own telescope or with telescopes set up by the society. The Star Party season is coming to a close, so you need to get to one before they end. The party starts at about 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9 on Friday.

The Valle Airport Thunder Over Flagstaff begins early with a pancake breakfast at 6:30 a.m. until 10. The rest of the day at Valle Airport is checking out the car show and the various planes of history that fly in. You can also check out the Planes of Fame museum. Prices are included in the flier attached.
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Springs Fire travels south into Wild Horse Canyon

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640-2015_08_17-09.40.26.272-CDTWILLIAMS — The Spring Fire—which has grown over 6,000 acres despite monsoon conditions—has spread into Wild Horse Canyon and is expected to burn itself out there. The Summit Mountain Trail (#68) continues to be closed until Sept. 30 or until Closure Order 07-15-01-F is rescinded. The trail was closed on July 30 due to the Springs Fire activity.

Yesterday fire personnel continued to monitor the Springs Fire after fire activity increased, due to drier conditions, following a week of monsoon weather. Crews reinforced Forest Road 746, a designated perimeter road, with burn out operations. Fire managers expect the lightning-caused wildfire to reach its pre-established southeastern boundary within the next several days.

Today they will continue to monitor and reinforce Forest Road 57A and Forest Road 746, as the fire activity moves slowly towards the south around Wild Horse Canyon. As the wildfire reaches these designated perimeter roads, it is expected to burn out on its own, as fire managers have been planning since the discovery of the naturally-ignited Springs Fire in early July.

Smoke impacts to both Wild Horse and Sycamore canyons and father south are possible as the Springs Fire continues to slowly back through the area.

The Parks and Bellemont communities may also notice smoke over the next several days, as the wildfire burns through the remaining portion of the planning area established for its natural spread. As the wildfire reaches pre-determined perimeter roads in the coming days, fire activity and smoke production are expected to decrease significantly.

Bake and Yard sale at First Baptist Church Saturday

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WILLIAMS — There will be a bake sale and a yard sale at the First Baptist Church in Williams to support the Women’s Ministry. The sale will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The church is located across the street from Safeway.

This fund helps to pay for scholarships for women to attend retreats, conferences and other events throughout the year. It is also used to pay for support of Handmaidens Ministry outreach, to the community, through lunch bags, Hope Cottage, blankets and the Dec scarf and mitten distribution.

Oath Keepers meeting this Saturday

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a22de8_7e7df60d14a74d7d8368f167f9729975.jpg_srz_p_271_271_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srzWILLIAMS — There will be an meeting of Oath Keepers this Saturday at the Wild West Junction at 10 a.m. They invite those who wish to join Oath Keepers to attend the meeting.

There will also be discussion on the organization of Community Preparedness Teams. These teams are being formed from the community to consist of people with skills necessary to react to natural or man-made disasters. You do not have to be a member of the Oath Keeper organization to participate.

The CPT system is open to anyone in Coconino County—not just Williams. Anyone from Coconino County can attend the meeting to learn what the CPT program is about.

Elvis, Melvis: Music with a-peel on KZBX

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300px-MelvisWILLIAMS — While vacationing in Laughlin, we thought we found the perfect gift for Maggie who manages the Camp Civitan Shop in downtown Williams.

Maggie Peel started her broadcasting career at KZBX 92.1 FM in Williams by broadcasting Elvis tunes for her show Elvis With A-Peel. She even got in early today to purchase her issue of the latest Elvis stamps available at the post office. Thus we got her the Elvis glasses to help get her in character.

Alas, she has changed her format. She still plays Elvis, but added country and contemporary music in the mix. So now her show is just Music With A-Peel. You can hear her show from 4-6 p.m. on KZBX or listen to the show on their web site.

During the day you can meet the mega-radio personality at her day job, and possibly pick up some deals, at the Camp Civitan Thrift Store in downtown Williams next to Old Smokey’s restaurant. Camp Civitan Thrift Shop is currently open from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Rain expected to continue throughout the week

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Rain-150812-01WILLIAMS — Williams received a significant amount of rain yesterday and it appears will continue to receive rain and cool weather throughout the week.

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 79 by noon, then falling to around 71 during the remainder of the day. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Cutting Edge Tae Kwon Do hosts free self-defense course for women

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WILLIAMS — Cutting Edge Tae Kwon Do (Facebook) will be hosting a self-defense course for women only on Saturday, August 29 at 11:30 p.m. The class will be held at the Old Grade School (201 W Sheridan). Learn basic and effective self defense skills. No men; instructed by women. Must be 16 year old and up to participate. Wear comfortable clothes. For more information call 928-637-8736 or 928-707-1344.

Please watch your children while camping.

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jerold-williams-nWILLIAMS — Since last Thursday, the missing 5-year-old Jerold Williams caught the attention of a nation. Young Jerold was lost while walking with his mother near Jacobs Lake in the northern Kaibab Forest. Searchers from several agencies searched from the the time he was reported missing until they, unfortunately, found him deceased yesterday. This sad event underscores the necessity to watch your children closely while camping. Even an adult can become disoriented in unfamiliar territory. With hunting season approaching it become even more imperative that you keep children close to camp.

There are, also, wild animals that may attract attention of young children. Unfortunately this may include skunks which have been known to have contracted rabies. Deer and elk may seem tame to pet, but they can turn and attack without warning. Yes, we even have the more dangerous variety of animals; mountain lions and bears.

If you are coming to camp in any forest in northern Arizona, you must realize that it is heavily wooded. A child can easily become separated in the heavy brush. If you notice your child missing, please report it immediately. Particularly if you are not sure how long the child was missing.

Then, if you must, search carefully and watch for any clues that you can report to authorities. In the case of a missing child, use 911. Remember that cell phones may not work in remote camp sites. You may have to drive toward Williams before you can pick up a signal.

Our prayers are with the family that suffered this tragic loss.

A couple of cloud bursts temporarily dampen enthusiasm

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Cool-Country-15-08-08-62WILLIAMS — A couple of short cloud bursts over Williams caused scattered tourists ducking into businesses for relief. The enthusiasm was only temporarily dampened, however, when the sun peeked out again.

Les, Station Manager of KZBX 92.1, saddened by the rain.

Les, Station Manager of KZBX 92.1, saddened by the rain.


About 1 p.m. a dousing caused KZBX 92.1 to fold up their remote. When the sun came out, so did the crowds.

Overall, the even seems to have been as successful as years past. In fact it seems that there were more participants this year. (Although we missed the incredible Marv-Mobile this year.) The crowds packed Route 66 throughout the day only thinning out with the brief downpours. Cool-Country-15-08-08-39

Some came ready for the rain.

Some came ready for the rain.


Elvis isn't dead. He works at Addicted to Route 66 Deals.

Elvis isn’t dead. He works at Addicted to Route 66 Deals.