Hello Friends!
Here we are in July and it is a hot one! I know I don’t have
to tell you that for sure! Please remember to check on your neighbors and pets
in this heat. If there is a heat advisory in effect, the Bushnell Recreation
and Cultural Center is our cooling center and is available for those
individuals who need a break from the heat.
As I write this it is the day of our magnificent fireworks
display. I know that it will be incredible and hope that you all were able to
see the beautiful display and enjoy the time with your friends and family. We
could not put on this display without the generous donations of so many! Thank
you all so much! A special thank you to the Pendarvis family for the use of
their property and Midwest Control for the use of their property to set off the
fireworks. We could not have made this happen without the hard work of the City
employees in mowing and setting up the area for us to use. You all rock!!
This past Saturday, the Reid Brewer Memorial Splash Park
held their Family Fun Day. Even though it was a hot, hot, hot day – those that
were in attendance had a great time! They raffled off a 1966 Ford Mustang with
the winner announced that evening, Jeanne Clark from Henderson, Illinois. I
know that Jim and Katie are so appreciative of everyone who helped pull this
event together! Looking forward to the next fun activity! This Splash Park will
be amazing!!
Your City Council met last night and discussed many items.
Please see the minutes in this issue of the McDonough Democrat for details. We
are so fortunate to have the space allowed us in the Democrat for the updating
of the City Council – thank you so much to them for everything they do for our
Community!
The Fall Festival is fast approaching! The dates are August
22-25. The parade will be held on Thursday as always. Please start thinking
about your entries into the Arts and Crafts Show held at the Recreation
Center-I know there are so many talented folks that we would love to see your
creations! The Flea Market that was such a huge success will hopefully be back
this year! The planning committee is meeting soon to get things going – can’t
wait to see what they are bringing us this year!!
Art of A Social Nature is doing their Movie in the Park on
the 14th – Coco will be on the big screen! Join us for a FIESTA night in East Park! Sandra's
Authentic Food Truck will be on hand to sell tacos, elotes, aguas frescas and
candy, and kids can make & take free craft projects starting at 7:00PM.
Then set out your blankets or chairs for a free showing of the beautiful movie
Coco at 8:30PM, which follows young Miguel on a journey to discover the love of
family and the joy of music during Mexico's annual Day of the Dead celebration.
Do
you have ideas about what Bushnell needs? We would love to hear what your
thoughts are! And better yet – how can we achieve it!! Contact us and let us
work together to make things work!!
Please
remember the detour on Route 9 for the bridge repair work. The detour is Waco
Road going north and it is a curvy road so slow driving is required! Please be
mindful of your driving and courteous of those that live on the detour.
Our
City Crews are going to start getting the roads ready in town that will be tar
and chipped in August. This is a crucial part of the final product. Please be
patient with them as they work hard to make our streets easier to maintain!
Stay
Cool and Safe!
Robin
Hello Mayor Wilt,
ReplyDeleteI have not seen any new postings. How are you?