Opinion Glen Davis
Camp out at BBQ event.
The latest attempt is to not allow “camping” at the swap meet. The swap meet is set up clear on the west end of town out of view of the public.
Apparently the Californians in the Chamber did not like the Freedom is Not Free mural downtown.
Fortunately, camping is allowed downtown for the Northern Arizona barbeque weekend.
The Grand Marshal for the parade was Carla Lugo of Williams. Carla is an Army as a logistics readiness officer set to deploy to Afghanistan in July. Leading the Grand Marshal was the American Legion Cordova Post #13 color guard.
The Bearizona shuttle made its debut this week also participating in the parade. The bus makes a run throughout the City of Williams to pick up passengers destined for the park. The bus picks up starting at Denny’s Restaurant at ten-minutes after the hour. At twenty-minutes after the hour the shuttle picks up at the Williams Visitor Center with a pick-up at the Wild West Junction at the half-hour. The shuttle bus allows you to visit the park and take the open-air bus, take in the raptor show and stroll through the walk-through area. The normal park entry fees apply.
Two new businesses opened just in time for the holiday weekend. Glenn and Linda opened Treats N Treasures candy store next to the Sultana for their mother. The store features candy, ice cream, sodas and other great treats and souvenirs you won’t find in other stores. Ivo, with wife Christine, have opened up their beautifully decorated restaurant next to Addicted to Deals.
The free swim signaled the opening of the Williams Aquatic Center for the summer season. The Kiwanis Swap meet brings deals into Williams that cannot be found elsewhere. The swap meet attracts visitors—including a lot foreign tourist. The swap meet also causes less of a blight on the landscape of Williams than the smokers allowed on the sidewalk outside of the bars.
WILLIAMS—The Williams City Council will meet Thursday at 7 pm at the Williams City Council Chambers on First Street. The agenda includes the following items:
The council may appoint Terri Sutton to the Housing Authority Board.
The council is also considering Resolution No. 1290 to authorize renewal of membership in the Rural Arizona Group trust for the next three years.
They may also approve an IGA with Coconino County for the use of the City of Williams’ transfer station by County residents.
There will also be a discussion which may decide the future of the Kiwanis’ seasonal swap meet on the city property across the street from Monument Park. There have been some rumblings about the annual event in the past. People who are interested in ensuring the swap meet continues should consider being at the meeting to speak in support of the event.
The council will also discuss and determine action to be taken regarding Impact Fees which was tabled from the March 14th meeting.