The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1920-03-06
SUGGESTIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
ID. C. Weyand)


this heading, that I trust if my
few suggestions do not coincide
with you ideas, they may bring
about suggestions that will be Of
value to our city.
The paving of Grand avenue
would be big undertaking at
this time when prices OF labor
and material are SO high, but it
does seem that this street could
be graveled, especially between
9th and 10th streets. 1t has been
stated that suitable material
could be had at the limerick
quarry, and that trucks hauling
2I-2 yards at load could be Sc
cured to haul for soc a load. If
such is the case, it does seem
that this city should at least have
Grand avenue well graveled south
to the city limits, and the road
from the corner near Mr. Bax-
ter's property to the bridge.
The road from the city limits
south, il graveled with decom-
posed granite, which can be had
with but little cost, would make
fine road, and would eliminat,
that awful dust which is such an
annoyance to the people living on
this road which is so beautifully
lined with trees on either side.
Thru the constant efforts of
our county commissioners, the
road which is so much appre-
ciated by autoists and sightseers
is about to be completed to the
place where the trail to Hang
lake begins.
Would it not be we'll to see to
it that good trail is built, with
about three sections of wooden
steps built over the rocks near
the lake, where it is SO steep and
always wet; and that seats are
provided for resting places along
the trail; and suitable shelter
built for protection from storms.
This would make one of our
most beautiful spots more &C
cessible and popular.
The building OF trails to points
on the mountains close to the
city, where a beautiful view OF
the city and surroundings can be
had would he worthy of con-
sideration.
1t does seem that city of this
size should support band of
from IS to 20 pieces. There is
nothing that would give to the
people OF Glenwood Springs, and
to the farmers and people from
the towns around us, more pleas
ure, and instill more enthusiasm
than a good band, and this city
has more than enough good mu-
Steal talent to make up such an
organization.
The erection of band stand,
well located, suitable for hold
ing open-air band concerts, plays
or moving picture shows, togeth-
er with park seats to accommo-
date at least 500 to 700 people,
would be another step in the
right direction.
We should cooperate with
the farmers, and interest our
selves in the things that will as
sist them. The city can have no
Z better asset than the good will
and cooperation of the farmers,
and the good will of the sur
rounding towns.
1t would seem that with the
y cooperation of the citizens OF
Glenwood Springs and the farm
ers, a small packing plant, well
conducted by some of our pros
porous farmers or citizens would
be the means of bringing about
better prices for what the farm
p or has to sell and lower the price
of what the people OF the city
must buy. With cooperation,
such an industry cannot fail IL
be success. .T
The time is coming when cv-
cry community will support its
own flour mill, packing plant,
. canning factory, and creamery
ard cheese factory. This sub
iect. undoubtedly, is worthy OF
considerable thought.