Fire and Fireworks in Grand Terrace

Firework sales and use in Grand Terrace have provided funds for a limited number of children to play soccer. This benefit at the risk of harm to person and property. We are thankful that there have been no serious effects to GT citizens as of yet in relation to the sale of fireworks. Do we actually know that fireworks purchased here have not been take and used elsewhere without any harm what so ever?

This town is covered with green after the record rains. Soon that will turn into tinder dry brown. The current city ordinances of a charge for grazing sheep or goats at $5.00 per head per day precludes the use of such natural methods of fire prevention and risk reduction. No where a tractor can reach, fields are plowed into dusty fields that add to the particulate pollution of our town and the valley below.

We must suffer weeks of fireworks, noise, and threat of fire, but we can't have a goat, or a chicken in our yard. We must suffer weeks of fireworks, noise, and threats of fire, but we can't park our motor home on our own property. We must suffer weeks of fireworks, noise, and threat of fire, so that a small number of children can play soccer or baseball. How much does it actually cost for a season of soccer, per player? Who's eye, hand,house, or life must be the sacrificed? Pray for the firemen, and the children, and the child like adults who use or will be victim to the firework sales.

How many sheriff deputies will be available to enforce safe use laws?

How about having a July 4th picnic, and swing dance with a band and raise money through ticket sales, and concession sales? Have the kids sale tickets. This would be more profitable as the cost for operations and supplies could be donated by various business in town.