MASON CITY – The usual suspects celebrated another “milestone” for Mason City Friday night after Wellmark came to town and helped the city unveil a plastic plaque that says the city is a Certified Blue Zone Community.
Minutes after accepting the plaque and posing for photos, Mayor Eric Bookmeyer quickly made his way to the sugary snacks for sale at the Friday Night Live event. The Blue Zone is all about healthy living and “choices” that lead to weight loss and a longer, more productive life. As part of that lifestyle here in Mason City, kids can’t bring cupcakes to school anymore to celebrate birthdays, and tikes who play t-ball can’t have sugary drinks or snacks after their games.
But Mr. Bookmeyer kicked those ideas to the curb Friday after his Blue Zone parade, and indulged in a bright green snow cone, an orange snow cone, and at least one soft drink.
Here are some shots of the mayor losing himself in the syrupy delights of a Blue Zone moment that lasted a little too long for his taste: