First of all, relax! This posting is not in support of fireworks! Below is an excerpt from a late June advertisement last year in the Herald. My intention is to use it as a visual aid for this post, OK?
The fireworks shown below are so-called cakes. The caption illustrates why our Mayor and Fire Chief have prohibited their sale in the City this year - they clearly shoot into the heavens and create loud noise. But here's what I want to highlight. The lower cake shown in the advertisement is called the GREAT ENDING. Ironic, is it not, that with the Council's passing of a fireworks ban this evening, a significant different type of "great ending" has been reached.
However, it is simply foolhardy to believe this thing is a done deal, because now the real work begins. Now we all need to step up and do everything we can to make the ban successful. It is going to take time, but remember what this is really about, and that's making Bellingham an even better place to live. In the past four years, I have interfaced with about 4000 local folks supporting the promotion of a fireworks ban. Thanks to all of you for your interest, that support and participation in this grass roots effort. More later . . .
Lastly, many thanks to Cathy Lehman, Jack Weiss, Gene Knutson and Stan Snapp for your "3rd and final" approval of the fireworks ban. Later . . .
Lastly, many thanks to Cathy Lehman, Jack Weiss, Gene Knutson and Stan Snapp for your "3rd and final" approval of the fireworks ban. Later . . .
