To the editor:

What number celebration is this? I thought maybe this is the year it would be different. But the 4th leadership has upheld its tradition of once again being in error. There are others who have followed this error this year, and leading the way — quite boldly as to the size of its print font — is none other than the Bristol Phoenix, proudly announcing in print in its June 19th edition, that Bristol is celebrating its 240th 4th of July Celebration. Please, this year it is the 241st 4th of July in Bristol. You have the ability to make the correction and you might look smart in doing so.

For years, we have seen in the Phoenix, the ads for button design, then presenting the name and picture of the design winner. Yes, an integral part of the 4th Celebration. There has not been one year when town officials and Committee members, gathered on the bandstand, have bothered to wear the button.

Owen E. Trainor III
Bristol