Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
The water fights featured firemen from Hartley, Archer and Melvin.
Local youngsters got in on the action, albeit with smaller hoses.
It was a battle for bucket supremacy on Central Avenue last Thursday, Aug. 13.
Hartley Fire Chief Brad Meendering estimated more than 200 people attended the event.
More than $1,000 in free will donations was gathered during the event, which will go towards Hartley new pool fund.
The bucket bore the brunt of the assault during last week's water fights on Central Avenue.
Hartley residents of all ages turned out for a night of cool, wet fun last Thursday when the fire department hosted water fights on Central Avenue. Firefighters from Archer and Melvin also participated.
This was the second-straight month Hartley firemen held the water fights.
"We thought it would be good to just get people out and have a little fun," said Chief Brad Meendering. "Last month we were doing our pumper training, so instead of just sending it down the drain, we thought it would be fun to have the water fights."
The Hartley Lions Club grilled hotdogs and served refreshments. More than $1,000 in free will donations was collected, which will benefit the city's new swimming pool fund.
