"We consider ourselves watchdogs of the city." explained COGG president Mark Giroux. "As such, we can not stand idly by while the city holds this mis-named festival. It is clearly still summer, yet they insist on the name calling, however wrong it may be."
Research done by the Picayune show that the group is right. Autumn is scheduled to begin this Sunday, September 23. The festival is scheduled for Norman Meyers park on Saturday and Sunday.
"I've checked my almanac," exclaimed COGG member Tom Fitzgerald. "It clearly states that Autumn does not begin until 4:51 pm that day. This so-called 'Autumn in the Park' ends at 5 pm. So, really it's only Fall for nine whole minutes!"
Third ward council member, Ken Owensby, is supporting the group on this measure. "This is exactly the type of action that I stand up for on the city council. We can not be loosey-goosey on our definitions." Owensby later said he might join the COGG group if they continue to bring such important matters to light.
Relatedly, apple butter sales by the Overland Historical Society should be brisk regardless of the naming controversy.