‘Editorial’ Archives
EDITORIAL: Community Involvement critical to Tusayan’s Future
Slowly but surely, progress is being made in Tusayan. And Tusayan residents have led the way. Before Tusayan incorporated, it was tough to change things in Tusayan. Coconino County and a few landowners controlled things, and they didn’t do a bad job, if you believe Tusayan was as good as it could ever be. But when an opportunity came [...]
EDITORIAL: Stick with strong leadership in recall elections
It’s not easy to start a town. But that’s just what Tusayan has been doing for the last two years. The Tusayan community had debated incorporation since the 1990s, but in 2010, voters finally took the plunge, overwhelmingly voting to take the future into their own hands. The first elected council has done everything to further the [...]
EDITORIAL: Vote for Change
Change or more of the same? That’s the choice the Tusayan Town Council has when it votes on the Stilo Group development proposal on Nov. 2. It’s the first time Tusayan has had the chance to make up its mind on future zoning here, and the Western Times strongly recommends the council vote in favor of change. In the past two years, Tusayan [...]
EDITORIAL: Tusayan showing signs of maturity
Unincorporated Tusayan, we hardly knew ye. It’s been just over a year since Tusayan became a town, and judging several barometers, it’s looking like the beginnings of a success story. According to Mayor Greg Bryan, the town will finish the year with nearly $2.5 million in sales tax revenue, and almost $1 million in the bank. The town has [...]
EDITORIAL: It’s ‘Back to the Future’ for Incorporation Opponents
Marty McFly: I had a horrible nightmare. I dreamed that I went... back in time. It was terrible. Lorraine Baines: Well... You're safe and sound now, back in good old 1955. Marty McFly: 1955? - “Back to the Future” Tusayan’s recent history has been quite the departure from the past. It’s now a real town. [...]
Western Times’ newest addition: Terri Attridge
Hello Everyone! My name is Terri Attridge and I am the new reporter/writer for the Western Times newspaper. I am originally from New Jersey and have now been a Grand Canyon resident for a year and a half. Although this is quite a switch from the East Coast, I am really having a great time here. I am loving Arizona, and I’m a [...]
Hiking with Jed
Brahma/Deva Saddle route to Clear Creek Hiking with Jed Dryer It seems like every time I am leaving the Backcountry Office with a permit in hand, I feel like running. I don't know why- It is usually several days till the trip. Ah well, might as well let the budding excitement loose. This time the permit was for a 4 day trip out into the [...]
Joe’s Movie Review Corner
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 By Joseph Fortenberry Harry Potter Fans REJOICE!! Finally, a Potter film worthy of its title. From the opening scene, you can tell this was going to be as dark as the book it was based on. Director David Yates puts his Potter magic to the test. And I must say…. He passed with flying [...]
FREE CLASSIFIEDS
Western Times is expanding its services to the Tusayan community by offering free classified advertising. Submit announcements for jobs, services provided or items for sale. Announcements should be 100 words or less. Classifieds will run the in the print edition of the Western Times and will stay posted in the online edition for 30 days – [...]
Editorial: Incorporation Presents Golden Opportunity for Tusayan to Regain Grand Canyon Marketing Edge
Not long ago the Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce was situated in the Tusayan firehouse, an out-of-the-way location for the millions of tourists who annually visit Grand Canyon National Park. Most of those who found their way to the chamber were international tourists who wanted their picture taken with a fire truck, recalls Craig Andresen, the [...]
