As a long-time resident of Georgetown I am wondering who decided to change the Pioneer Days/ Village Festival format?

I used to look forward to it every year and it was a great place to meet friends who I had not seen for awhile.

What I saw this year was nothing more than a flea market. I am sure that the local vendors were not too happy with someone from out of town selling their wares on the street. I am told that the format this year was oriented to families and children. If this is the case why were police officers patrolling Main Street all afternoon?

If there is a reason why the format changed I would like someone to print it in The Independent & Free Press.

Barrie Martin, Georgetown