Pettisville, Ohio. Population: 125
2012: Fulton County sends notices to all residents about a new sidewalk plan.
2012: No one receives them.
May 28th, 2014: Mysterious red X's show up on 40 trees along the "Main" Street and Dame Street.
May 29th, 2014: Town meeting at the High School with county planners and engineering firm. 116 Residents show up for meeting. Yelling, screaming, crying, it all happens. Vote taken: 32 for new sidewalks. 84 against new sidewalks. Vote doesn't matter anyway. All trees slated for execution next week.
May 31, 2014:
Bye bye little tree.
Bye bye giant pine tree.
Bye bye big oak tree.
Bye bye shaded resting chair.
Bye bye Weeping Willow sign.
Bye bye tree holding up sign.
Bye bye "Main" Street trees.
Bye bye medium size tree.
Bye bye Dame Street trees.
Farewell giant tree. You'll all be missed.