Saddle Up by A.M. Arthur

Author:A.M. Arthur
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-07-19T20:30:48+00:00

Chapter Twelve

In the last week of June, Mack called an unexpected staff meeting on their usual Tuesday off, to be held at Mack’s place. Miles half expected the entire cast and crew to show up, so he was a little surprised when the meeting was him, Wes, Megan, Colin, Shawn, Judson, and a few people Miles didn’t know, but were introduced as the folks who provided the canned goods and other items for the general store.

They were all seated around the long dining table. Wes served drinks, while Mack set up a white board at one end of the table, where he also had a laptop open.

“I want do something special for July Fourth up at Bentley,” Mack announced. “Something bigger to really bring in not just guests, but people from Garrett and surrounding communities, too.”

“Something special like what?” Megan asked.

A ringing noise interrupted Mack from answering. He leaned over the laptop and clicked something. “Right on time,” Mack said.

“Hey, Mack.” Avery’s voice rang out from the computer, which Mack spun around to face everyone else. Avery waved.

“I thought our historian would want to weigh in on this,” Mack said to the rest of them, after hellos went around. “I know this is a little last-minute, because the Fourth is the end of next week, but I want to organize a big Bentley celebration. Put up patriotic bunting on the buildings, have a big picnic, maybe rent one of those portable woodsmoke grills and do barbecue. Have local artists set up tables to sell things.”

“I think that’s a terrific idea,” Megan said. “It will definitely draw people into the town.”

“That’s what I’m hoping.”

“I was also thinking,” Avery said, “of researching historically accurate games for kids, and perhaps having area businesses donate prizes. That way it’s more interactive with the town of Garrett and its surrounding communities.”

“Games are a great idea,” Judson spoke up. “Gives the little ones something to do while their parents spend money on food and wares. Could even ask the local vendors to dress up in period clothing. Or close to it.”

“We can rent picnic tables for folks who’d order the barbecue,” Mack added. “And we’ll run that business separate from the saloon.” He looked at Miles. “I’ll get you and Shawn extra help that day, too, so you don’t get overwhelmed or run out of food.”

“That would be much appreciated,” Miles replied. “Since the Fourth is a Thursday, and the saloon is closed Wednesday, we can do a lot of prep the day before.”

“Sounds good.” Mack addressed the whole table again. “I don’t want anyone here to get overwhelmed about your regular job. Colin, with as many people as I hope will be there, you might want to rework the stories. It won’t be like a regular day.”

“That makes sense,” Colin replied. “Instead of a robbery and shoot-out, maybe something more specific to the Fourth? I’ll talk to Dana and Hugo, and we’ll see what we can come up with.”

“Perfect. Megan, can you coordinate with

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