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"Town Concerned for Injured Spectators"

From the Town of Vienna website:

Town of Vienna officials have expressed their concern for those injured at the Town's July 4th fireworks display. "We are all deeply distressed that what has always been an enjoyable family event ended so disastrously, and we are keeping the injured spectators and their families in our prayers," said Mayor Jane Seeman. "In the weeks and months ahead, the Town Council will be reviewing our July 4th fireworks program with the County Fire Marshal's Office and studying all options concerning its future."

News report with safety expert.

Posted by Historic Vienna Posts on July 23, 2007 04:17 PM |

Comments

Good grief Jane, why should it take weeks or months to show the good sense to stop hiring that accident-prone fireworks company? I forget--which one is she, Gomer or Goober?

Posted by: Pontific8tor | July 23, 2007 08:12 PM

http://www.fireworksafety.com/tipsdisplay.htm

Spectators should obey all ushers or monitors and respect the safety barriers set up to allow the trained operator room to safely do his job. Resist any temptation to get close to the actual firing site. In fact, the best view of the fireworks is from a quarter of a mile or more away.

Posted by: Matthew Stich, MD | July 24, 2007 08:41 AM

... in the weeks and months ahead we will be working with the Virginia Municipal League to cover TOV's ass at the taxpayers expense."

Posted by: Jane | July 24, 2007 08:25 PM

Thanks for clearing that up, Jane. But you didn't address my previous question--are you "Gomer" or "Goober"? I forgot which one.

Posted by: Pontific8tor | July 25, 2007 08:55 AM

While you are at it, Mayor, you might want to review the Town's Halloween parade safety. The police motorcycles and Shriner go-carts racing up and down Maple Avenue just a few feet away from children sitting along the curb is another accident waiting to happen.

Posted by: Friend of Town Green | July 27, 2007 07:47 AM

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