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Thanks local

business for help

Starting back to work this fall, I remembered a trip through the town of Williams two summers ago and wanted to share my remembrances with your readers.

Two travelers from California had a very unexpected, yet memorable experience in your town.

While en route to Santa Fe, N.M., having driven from Sacramento, Calif., the transmission went out in our vehicle and we were fortunate to find Budget Auto Repair in Williams. Ron Pfannenstiel diagnosed the problem and was kind enough to load up all of our suitcases and drive us to a car rental company in Flagstaff so we could continue on our trip while the car was being repaired.

After meeting and speaking with the staff at Budget, we felt comfortable moving on toward our destination feeling confident that our car would be in good hands with honest and experienced mechanics.

Ron continued to communicate with my husband by phone, arranging for the details of the transmission repair. Much to our dismay, there was a technicality with the warrantee on our transmission. Only specified shops were authorized to perform the repairs under terms of the warrantee. Budget was not authorized by the transmission makers to do the work, but they agreeably helped facilitate the transfer of our automobile to the designated dealership.

What could have been a frustrating and miserable vacation turned out to be a pleasure because of the kindness and professional dealings we had with your local automobile repair shop, and especially Ron, the employee we came to trust and depend on.

We wanted to share this story to let you know how wonderful people can be and how fortunate the town of Williams is to have such a reputable and service-oriented business in your midst.

Consequently, Williams will always remain a special town in our memories.

Susan E. Northart

Fair Oaks, Calif.

Says prayer helped stop pain

Let me start by saying I love Williams and plan to spend the rest of my life here. I presently live in Eddie Sandoval’s rock apartment at the top of First Street but hope to soon buy the beautiful 100-year-old house at 211 S. First St.

I have recently been experiencing severe back trouble — walking stooped over, afraid to walk on uneven ground for fear of falling because of what was diagnosed as vertigo. X-rays showed a severe case of scoliosis (spinal curvature) which is what actually caused the apparent veering off to the right that was thought to be vertigo. I was eating Naproxen Sodium (which is a painkiller) like Life Savers® and still experiencing severe back pain and tingling in my legs, feet and hands. The X-rays also revealed two very suspicious spinal disks. This was yesterday (Sept. 6).

Yesterday afternoon I was in the Bill Williams Senior Center complaining about my back when a gentleman asked if he could, "Pray for me."

I said, "Please do!"

He placed his hand on my shoulder and asked God to straighten my back and free me from pain. I know not his name, but I would sure love to find him.

This morning I awoke early as usual and at 5 a.m., headed for Safeway wheeling two old shopping carts. I zigzagged down First Street, turning the carts with brute force with each zig and zag. I dropped the carts off at Safeway and carried an unbalanced load on my shoulders to the senior center. To my amazement, I have experienced no pain and no vertigo.

It has been 13 hours since my last dose of Naproxen and, while my back is tired, from zigzagging, I still have yet to experience any pain.

A miracle? I think so. Praise be to God and the stranger.

B.J. Reilly

Williams

Looks forward

to airport plans

The news about the airport development plan appears to be one of the best things to come to Williams in a long time. In closely examining the proposal, no down-side for the city or the residents can be found. The developers are looking at a multi-million dollar investment that will cost the city, a showcase for the community. It is only hoped that the mayor and city council understand the benefits of this project to the community and will not allow special or private interests to get in the way of a project that will be a win-win for all of us.

Bob Moore, KRTE radio

operations manager

Thanks Williams for MDA support

You and your readers have given my family a reason to celebrate! Your generous contributions to the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon will speed worldwide research seeking treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases, and help the Muscular Dystrophy Association provide unparalleled medical services through its national network clinics.

It's wonderful to know that families like mine can count on so many caring people in greater Williams. Your generosity enables MDA to maintain 230 clinics including those at the MDA clinic at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, sponsor hundreds of support groups; and send thousands of youngsters to MDA summer camps each year.

Thank you for supporting the Labor Day Telethon on KTVK-TV, 3-TV, Channel nine, and for participating in other fun MDA events in our area. Your generosity is why rapid progress is being made in the fight against muscle-wasting diseases.

Debbie Demland

Phoenix


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