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Issue #528, November 14, 2016
During Call to the Public at the Council meeting on November 1st, I thanked Marketing Director Gina Kaegi and the Town staff members, the Mayor and the participating Council members, and the many citizen volunteers who helped make the 2016 Carefree Enchanted Garden Pumpkin Festival such a smashing success. It was totally fantastic! Ray and Travis told me it will be even better next year, so I hope to see everyone there.
Mayor Les Peterson said attendance estimates over the 2 week period were 55,000 to 60,000 people. It was orderly and parking was not a problem. He called it "excellent". Councilman Gene Orrico added that the Public Works Department already had it cleaned up. No one would ever know it was there. Mayor Peterson reminded everyone that the Thunderbird Artists show would be in town that following weekend.
Michael Pedreira thanked Council members Glenn Miller and Melissa Price, and everyone taking part in and putting together the Pumpkin Festival, which he called "phenomenal". He was sorry to see Glenn and Melissa go. Mr. Miller corrected him, saying he was not at the Pumpkin Festival. Mr. Pedreira said he knew Glenn was there in spirit.
Mr. Pedreira likes the arches and the lettering in the Gardens, and felt the Council did a great job with the downtown improvements. His wife loves the fire station, but most importantly, Rural/Metro is here. R/M has rescued them several times. He was pleased to see the harmony on the Council. He thanked everyone on the Council for their work.
https://vimeo.com/190386950
Darlene Goodman said her quest for a dog park in Carefree began when she babysat her 4 legged friend. She spent all her time driving around the Valley to visit dog parks. She is willing to do research or whatever is needed to get a dog park here. "Besides, you meet the nicest people at a dog park." Carefree provides for little kids with a playground that has nice soft material on the ground. She can envision a beautiful dog park where dogs and humans can chat and dogs can run off leash.
https://vimeo.com/190340393
Enjoy all 4 of Herbert's videos of the Pumpkin Festival!
Issue #528, November 14, 2016
During Call to the Public at the Council meeting on November 1st, I thanked Marketing Director Gina Kaegi and the Town staff members, the Mayor and the participating Council members, and the many citizen volunteers who helped make the 2016 Carefree Enchanted Garden Pumpkin Festival such a smashing success. It was totally fantastic! Ray and Travis told me it will be even better next year, so I hope to see everyone there.
Mayor Les Peterson said attendance estimates over the 2 week period were 55,000 to 60,000 people. It was orderly and parking was not a problem. He called it "excellent". Councilman Gene Orrico added that the Public Works Department already had it cleaned up. No one would ever know it was there. Mayor Peterson reminded everyone that the Thunderbird Artists show would be in town that following weekend.
Michael Pedreira thanked Council members Glenn Miller and Melissa Price, and everyone taking part in and putting together the Pumpkin Festival, which he called "phenomenal". He was sorry to see Glenn and Melissa go. Mr. Miller corrected him, saying he was not at the Pumpkin Festival. Mr. Pedreira said he knew Glenn was there in spirit.
Mr. Pedreira likes the arches and the lettering in the Gardens, and felt the Council did a great job with the downtown improvements. His wife loves the fire station, but most importantly, Rural/Metro is here. R/M has rescued them several times. He was pleased to see the harmony on the Council. He thanked everyone on the Council for their work.
https://vimeo.com/190386950
Darlene Goodman said her quest for a dog park in Carefree began when she babysat her 4 legged friend. She spent all her time driving around the Valley to visit dog parks. She is willing to do research or whatever is needed to get a dog park here. "Besides, you meet the nicest people at a dog park." Carefree provides for little kids with a playground that has nice soft material on the ground. She can envision a beautiful dog park where dogs and humans can chat and dogs can run off leash.
https://vimeo.com/190340393
Enjoy all 4 of Herbert's videos of the Pumpkin Festival!
"Creation" Carefree Enchanted Pumpkin Garden 2016: Part 4 (The making of the Pumpkin Festival)
Lyn Hitchon
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