By SUE ELLEN ROSS

Staff Reporter

GARYVILLE – Although the temperature soared above the 90 degree mark that day, it didn’t keep the crowd away from Ezekiel Jackson Park for the Marathon Ashland Petroleum Day.

Dozens of community residents, including many children, took part in the day’s festivities. On the agenda were K-9 demonstrations by the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Department; face painting; balloon creations complete with a fully-dressed clown; a space walk; and pumpkin painting for the youngsters.

Food was also offered, as well as sno-cones to keep everyone cool.