Wow, did June fly by! It was a great month with lots of activities and fun. Jesse James Days was a hoot and went very well. Hope you got to enjoy some of it!
July is shaping up to be a great time also. Just a few of the many events already scheduled for July;
July 5th - Dusk, the annual fireworks display- Last year was great, JR assures me this one will be even better.
July 9th - PACK THE PARK Softball and Baseball Games at Garretson Baseball Complex. Food, concessions and ICE CREAM available. All proceeds going to Benton Howe Scholarship. Go and give generously.
Get out and enjoy our beautiful parks and the new downtown Green Space.
We are going to have a great city firework display on the evening of the 5th, but many of you also enjoy shooting off your own.
Just quick word about personal fireworks use in Garretson. We have ordinances that apply, you can read them on the City of Garretson website- reference 94.30 Fireworks. Just a brief highlight.
1st: It is unlawful to discharge fireworks except from June 27th through the first Sunday after the 4th of July. (In city limits).
2nd: No fireworks discharges are permitted anytime on Main Street from Second street to Fifth Street and one block east or west, of Main, this includes alleys.
3rd: Failure to follow these simple rules can result in a fine of not less than $10 and not exceed $100 for each offense. 4th: Please be courteous of your neighbors, don't start too early nor go too late.
5th: I have close friend who lost an eye due to a bottle rocket shot at him when he was a kid. Not something you want to live with. Let’s be very careful as we celebrate Independence Day! Have fun and be and please pick up your mess the next morning.
I was planning on telling you a little more about our great city employees, but they have been swamped (literally almost) with dealing with the unprecedented rain fall. So next month!
-Bruce Brown, Mayor
