Irene continues to spoil the fun. That tropical depression that caused so much flooding here in Greensboro has now forced the cancelation of Fall Fest.
Fall Fest,in one form or another,has become an annual event. A celebration of the coming of fall. Food,music and vendors. A coming together for the community. It may still happen in a different location and with a much reduced schedule of activity.
The problem lies in the fact that our carnival grounds are not far away from the sewage treatment plant for the town. Irene flooded that facility as well as the carnival grounds. In the intrest of public safety the carnival grounds can not be used due to possible contamination. It simply isn't worth the risk. Being such a large area decontamination just isn't a practical choice. Mother nature will do the job this winter.
Compared to the terrible property loss of some of our citizens, it is nothing more than an inconvience. Other possible locations are being discussed or perhaps a change in format. There are several weeks yet before this event was to take place. A few years back this event was called Founders Day. The towns history was on display. Historical items were displayed in a few storefronts, the historical society handed out pamplets and some people dressed in period costumes. There were vendors ,of course,and music. Perhaps a return to that format for this year ?
I'm sure it is a blow to some of the organizations here in town that rely on funds generated from this event. The fire department for one. All their buildings at the carnival ground were submerged. I'm quite sure all the equipment and appliances they had in those will have to be replaced. I hope they had insurance of some kind. Other charitable groups will be affected as well.
This year will be remembered. The year the carnival grounds flooded. Irene will be talked about for years to come. The water level will rise over those years as well as the level of contamination. I'll be happy when it is a distant memory. Personally I was relatively uneffected by this storm. I was among the lucky ones.
Fall Fest,in one form or another,has become an annual event. A celebration of the coming of fall. Food,music and vendors. A coming together for the community. It may still happen in a different location and with a much reduced schedule of activity.
The problem lies in the fact that our carnival grounds are not far away from the sewage treatment plant for the town. Irene flooded that facility as well as the carnival grounds. In the intrest of public safety the carnival grounds can not be used due to possible contamination. It simply isn't worth the risk. Being such a large area decontamination just isn't a practical choice. Mother nature will do the job this winter.
Compared to the terrible property loss of some of our citizens, it is nothing more than an inconvience. Other possible locations are being discussed or perhaps a change in format. There are several weeks yet before this event was to take place. A few years back this event was called Founders Day. The towns history was on display. Historical items were displayed in a few storefronts, the historical society handed out pamplets and some people dressed in period costumes. There were vendors ,of course,and music. Perhaps a return to that format for this year ?
I'm sure it is a blow to some of the organizations here in town that rely on funds generated from this event. The fire department for one. All their buildings at the carnival ground were submerged. I'm quite sure all the equipment and appliances they had in those will have to be replaced. I hope they had insurance of some kind. Other charitable groups will be affected as well.
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| behind that house is the carnival grounds ! |
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