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November 16th, 2001, 03:11 AM
Friday November 16, 2001
Charleston Gazette
FAYETTEVILLE - Last-minute security concerns canceled this year's Bridge Day, but Fayette County commissioners said Thursday the event will be on track for next year.
Plans for next year's Bridge Day are "back on track," said Dave Pollard, the county's community resource coordinator.
After the Sept. 11 attacks, local planners thought they needed extra security that would have cost money they did not have. When this year's event, the largest one-day festival in the state, was canceled, many people suffered a big economic hit.
In his quarterly report to the commission, Pollard said the county has received a grant to plan for how to expand the economic impact of the unusual event.
Fayette County Commission President John Witt, a member of the Bridge Day Commission, said anyone who plans a jump from the bridge next year must have picture identification.
Charleston Gazette
FAYETTEVILLE - Last-minute security concerns canceled this year's Bridge Day, but Fayette County commissioners said Thursday the event will be on track for next year.
Plans for next year's Bridge Day are "back on track," said Dave Pollard, the county's community resource coordinator.
After the Sept. 11 attacks, local planners thought they needed extra security that would have cost money they did not have. When this year's event, the largest one-day festival in the state, was canceled, many people suffered a big economic hit.
In his quarterly report to the commission, Pollard said the county has received a grant to plan for how to expand the economic impact of the unusual event.
Fayette County Commission President John Witt, a member of the Bridge Day Commission, said anyone who plans a jump from the bridge next year must have picture identification.