Rocking horses to Union

For whatever reason, the City of Woodstock for two years has supported a fundraiser for an out-of-town organization, Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program. Last year it was the promotion of carousel horses, and this year the area around the Square has been the playground for quite a few painted rocking horses.

The individual horses will be auctioned on September 25 at Donley's Village Banquet Hall in Union. You know, the Wild West place.

For me this raises the question as to why the fundraiser and party are not being held right here in Woodstock, where restaurants and local businesses could be supported. It probably wouldn't take a rocket scientist (or banquet planner from New York City) to figure out how to do this. But the City Fathers will watch the money flow in Union.

I wonder ... does the City pop for the tickets to the event for members of the City Council and employees of City government? If Main Stay will comp these officials with tickets, is it appropriate for them to accept?

This is the second year that I've wondered, What's in it for Woodstock? Main Stay, located near Richmond, benefits. But what about Woodstock?