Calvin Shomaker

5 days ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

Williams community members, organizations and businesses came together on June 20 for the annual community cleanup event, picking up trash along city sidewalks and streets and displaying pride the city’s beauty. Dee Dee Mahan, executive assistant at the City of Williams, helped organize the event, which she said is important in helping keep the city clean and beautiful. kAm“%9:D :D 2? :>A@CE2?E 6G6?E E@ 92G6 6G6CJ J62C[” |292? D2:5] “x 766= E92E :E’D 2 ?646DD:EJ[ 6DA64:2==J 27E6C E96 42C D9@H ,2?5.

5 days ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

In a free, public webinar held June 18, Grand Canyon Conservancy CEO Elizabeth Silkes called it “a challenging moment” at Grand Canyon National Park. Alluding to changes in priorities within the county’s executive branch – such as moves to capitalize on American energy and implement cuts to the federal workforce – Silkes spoke about the challenges facing the park while encouraging those who love it to stand together and support it.

5 days ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

For over a decade, Cheri Porter of Williams has been raising money for multiple sclerosis research and support. Combining a passion for cycling with helping others, Porter has raised thousands of dollars for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through an annual fundraising event called Bike MS, a nationwide charity cycling series. Bike MS: Arizona encourages participants to raise at least $250 to ride in their annual two-day event in Phoenix, a mark Porter has far exceeded.

5 days ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

Williams played host to the District 10 Little League All-Stars tournament for the majors (10/11/12) softball division, June 21-25. Williams Little League hosted All-Star teams from Chino Valley, Prescott Valley, Verde Valley and Camp Verde. In their opening matchup against Camp Verde on June 22, the Williams All-Stars lost 18-6 in five innings. Camp Verde improved to 2-0 with the victory and advanced one game closer to the championship of the double-elimination tournament.

1 week ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

A mobile rattlesnake aversion training service for dogs was in Williams on June 13. Expert trainers from Arizona Rattlesnake Aversion stopped by Williams Veterinary Wellness to train pre-scheduled dogs and owners in a one-on-one setting to help prevent rattlesnake bites. The four-step training sessions took less than 30 minutes per dog. kAmq6? $92<6DA62C @7 pC:K@?2 #2EE=6D?2<6 pG6CD:@?