tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60132883262096187932024-03-08T17:04:24.453-08:00Mayor WiltAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693258191529631895noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013288326209618793.post-21120263257240446012018-07-03T08:56:00.001-07:002018-07-03T08:56:58.377-07:00
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">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!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">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!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">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!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">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!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Art of A Social Nature is doing their Movie in the Park on
the 14<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> – Coco will be on the big screen!</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #1d2129; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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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!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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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.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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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!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693258191529631895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013288326209618793.post-7189598033300883952018-06-20T07:07:00.003-07:002018-06-20T07:07:38.853-07:00June 20 - Almost July!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well here it is almost July!! How in the world did that
happen? Time marches right on even when we are not ready for it to happen!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please remember that the Bushnell Recreation Center is
available as a “Cooling Station” in the event of heat advisory’s in our area.
Please be that good neighbor during these times and check on the elderly and
those with health concerns to make sure they are alright. And don’t forget
about our 4-legged friends! They need to be in shade and water available always!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our Community has some exciting events coming up and I hope
you can attend some if not all of them!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On June 30<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, there is a Family Fun
Day and Car Raffle scheduled in the East Park! This event is being held to help
raise funds for the Reid Brewer Splash Park! There will be a “Bags” tournament,
inflatables to play on, food and the announcement of the car raffle winner at
7pm with music to follow. Tickets are still available for the car raffle – get
yours today!! You can contact City Hall to purchase a ticket. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On July 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> is our Annual Fireworks
Display – the best around!! The Big Bang Boom starts at dusk. We will have glow
sticks and necklaces available for purchase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 14<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> – Movie in the Park! Coco
will be showing starting at dusk! A great family event for sure!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On Monday and Tuesday of this week, Vaughan and Bushnell
will be moving in some of the equipment from the company they have merged with –
Dasco, Inc. Davis Street will be temporarily closed during some of this move.
They will also be moving out a press from one of the Norforge buildings. What a
great way to close out June – lots of exciting movement upward in our
Community!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The bridge on Route 9 one mile west of Bushnell over the
north branch of the Lamoine River will be closed for repairs starting July 2
through November 1. The detour route will be Waco Road. Please keep this in
mind during your travels. These detours can be frustrating at times, but we are
so thankful that the bridge will be repaired for our traveling safety!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know that it is early – but start thinking about the Fall
Festival!! Do you or a friend or family member have anything you want to enter
in the Arts and Crafts Show? We would love to see what you have been up to all
year – and you may be the best of the best!! What about an entry into the
Parade? Are you a member of a group or organization and want to be involved?
Are you a baker? The Pie and Cake Auction could really benefit from your
talents! Keep the Festival in mind and get involved in our Community!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693258191529631895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013288326209618793.post-71882547467405096142018-06-20T07:05:00.000-07:002018-06-20T07:05:46.201-07:00June!
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Happy June!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hard to believe we are almost half way through the year
already! Before you know it, school will be starting and then the holidays!
Please remember to take time and enjoy the summer days! I know that we will all
be taking a few precious moments of rest and relaxation this summer; our hope
is that you spend some of that time right here in Bushnell! The Bushnell
Swimming pool is open full force with offerings of swimming lessons and good
times splashing and playing in the cool water! I made many memories growing up
in town at the pool – the best of times! Don’t forget the adult swim at noon –
a chance to enjoy the water without all the “fun” splashing and hollering! Our
Community is so lucky to have this gem – please patronize it often!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Did you know that the City must pay for all of the utilities
that they use here in town? It is not just a given commodity to the City – we
pay monthly for those services just like every citizen does for their own
personal use. The City pays for 12 utility services and the Utility Company
also pays for their services – 5 services for them. Monthly costs for all 17
services average out to be $11,816.48 per month! That is an annual cost last
year of $141,797.75. I had no idea that this was how the utilities worked here
in town! The properties that are covered include all City Offices, the Bushnell
Recreation Center, the Police Department Complex, all City security lights,
City street lights just to name a few! Just food for thought!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Economic Development Committee of the City Council
(Chaired by Alderman Steelman), is focusing on bringing back “life” to our
downtown area. I am so excited at this prospect that I can’t tell you enough
about it! We need to bring our town back to life and focusing on our downtown
area is the best place to start! While we have quite a few ideas that will
hopefully be implemented soon – we also rely on you, our Citizens, to give your
input as well! Do you have any ideas/thoughts on what we can do to Build up
Bushnell? Please contact us and let us know your thoughts! What would you like
to see downtown? What have you seen in other communities that you would like to
see in ours? No idea is too small or too big – tell us what you are thinking!
Together – we will make a difference, I just know it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This weekend is the first in a series of “Movies in the
Park”! I hope you had the opportunity to attend, Guardians of the Galaxy 2! If
you did not, there will be more opportunities coming up the 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup>
Saturday of the month – try and make an appearance and enjoy some family fun!
They are held in the East Park starting at sundown. July 14<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> will
feature Coco – I cannot wait!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming events around town include Family Fun Day on June
30<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> in the East Park. This day is for the Reid Brewer Splash pad
and is featuring a bags tournament and food to purchase as well as the drawing
for a 1966 Ford Mustang. Tickets are still being sold for this gorgeous car –
please see any member of the Team Reid project or contact City Hall. Our
fantastic Fireworks display will be held on July 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup>. Please make
plans to be somewhere to enjoy this fabulous light show! We will be selling
glow sticks and necklaces at the display area and are hoping to have food
vendors there to satisfy your cravings while you watch the show!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693258191529631895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013288326209618793.post-28057060770498781782018-05-30T12:48:00.001-07:002018-05-30T12:48:49.706-07:00
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Friends!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">May is over
and we are jumping into June! Our Community has had a busy couple of weeks! It
feels so good to have so much going on that is good in our Town!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Summer is kicking off and I hope you have a
safe and successful Summer! I know our Park District will be busy with baseball
and softball games and our wonderful Community Pool will be up and splashing in
fun! Please be a good patron of both of these wonderful zones of Bushnell’s Summer!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our
Graduates have had their pomp and circumstance and are moving right into their
next chapter in their books of life! I would like to extend the Congratulations
of the City of Bushnell to them all and to ask them to remember us as they move
forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that they can’t wait to
get out and spread their wings and move forward to bigger and better
experiences. I ask them, however, to not forget their Hometown. We want you to
come back and share those experiences with us! We want you to come back to your
Hometown and help us make Bushnell stronger! Your ideas and your talents are
what Bushnell is in desperate need of. Please don’t forget us! Remember that
there is no place like home, and we can’t wait to have you back!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Vaughan and
Bushnell has announced the acquisition of Dasco Pro out of Rockford, Illinois!
WOW is the word for this fabulous new journey for Vaughan and Bushnell! Bushnell
is so excited that Vaughan has acquired this new manufacturing line, Dasco Pro.
With this new line brings the prospect of not only new jobs to our community,
but also new residents in Bushnell. The city looks forward to working with
Vaughan and Bushnell in making this transition to our community. We know that a
lot of hard work has gone into this project, and we appreciate it tremendously.
Congratulations Vaughan and Bushnell.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jeep Blitz
is over for this year as you read this. I know that it was a great experience
and a total success! I hope that you were able to attend some of the incredible
activities that they had planned! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
sure that they are busy planning for next year’s event and I know that I can’t
wait to hear what they have in store for Jeep Blitz 4! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your City
Council has been busy! At our last meeting we approved the running route for
the Backpack 5K that will take place during the Fall Festival on Saturday,
August 25. And while I am mentioning the Fall Festival – I hope that you are
making plans to enter your wonderful creations at the Arts and Crafts
competition during the Festival! It is always such a joy to look at the
terrific creations that our Community Members display! There will be more
information about how you can enter in the upcoming issues of the Democrat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Council
also approved the budget for 2018-2019. We are going to meet within the next
month to review memberships that the City is a part of as well as watching our
Capitol purchases. Monitoring the budget is as important of a task as approving
it, and our Council is making every step in the positive direction to make sure
we are spending it wisely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">BAMA
(Bushnell Area Ministerial Association) is partnering with Genesis Garden to
bring summer meals to our school aged children at the Community Christian
Center. This will begin June 11 through August 10 from 11:45 to 12:30pm. This
is a free service for children and teens under the age of 18. Please make sure
that those in need of this service are aware of it! What an awesome program for
our Community!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
of July will be here in a blink of the eye!! Our Community is so blessed with
one of the most premier showings of fireworks in the area! We will have our
display on July 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> with a rain date of July 5<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>. The
boom boom will start at dusk! I hope to see you all out there oohing and
ahhhing at this magnificent display highlighting our Freedom!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With the
onset of summer, we have to be mindful of our Community members during the hot
days. Please remember to check on the elderly as well as our four-legged
friends! It is our responsibility to make sure they are taken care of as often
times, they neglect themselves or don’t have the ability to take care of
themselves. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Until next
time!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Robin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693258191529631895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013288326209618793.post-6478574443656571932018-05-30T12:46:00.002-07:002018-05-30T12:46:56.412-07:00
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Can you
believe that May is halfway gone?? I fear that we will zip right through Summer
and then Fall will be on our doorsteps again! (which is okay with me, Fall is
my favorite season!!}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Your City
Council has been busy with our City Budget, new Ordinances, and planning for
our future within the City. While the Council struggles with many decisions, we
also look to our Citizens for input as well as help in achieving the many goals
we set for ourselves. Money is always a tight concern – as we are spending the
money of our taxpayers and trying our best to manage it well. We are always
interested in your ideas and concerns and I invite you to contact your Alderman
or myself with what is on your mind. While social media is a wonderful
invention, I prefer not to talk about City business on it. I encourage you to
contact me at City Hall or send me an email. My email address is: </span><a href="mailto:rwilt311@gmail.com"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">rwilt311@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The phone number
at City Hall is 772-2521. While I do not currently have office hours, the
Ladies at City Hall would be happy to take a message and I do promise to call
you back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We recently
approved a contract to have our phone system within the City upgraded. This is
a much needed improvement to help with our communication. I am so excited to
get this upgrade as I will be able to have an actual phone line at my desk in
the Council Chambers! We hope to have this upgrade done within the next couple
of months. Phone systems at all the City properties are being upgraded, the
Municipal Utilities Office, Recreation and Cultural Center, Police Department
as well as the City Workers Shed and the Power Plant. Many thanks to Justin
Griffith for all his hard work in getting this organized!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had the
honor to attend the DARE Graduation last week and shake the hands of each
Graduate as they walked across the stage. Three young inspiring people read
their winning essays – AMAZING!! Officer Hood spoke about the program and all
that they do – what a task!! One thing Officer Hood didn’t mention was that the
High School students who mentored the class, were in the very first class that
Officer Hood instructed for DARE. What a great group of students and teachers
we have in B-PC!! Our DARE program can always use money to keep this program
going. If you can, please help by contributing to our DARE program. Any
donations can be sent to City Hall with the notation of DARE program. Thanks in
advance for any help you can give!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I attended an
MDH Roundtable discussion in April that was moderated by Kenny Boyd, President
and CEO of MDH. It was an enlightening overview of MDH and how it affects our
Community. The next day it was announced that Mr. Boyd was leaving MDH for a
position in another state. They will have a national search for a replacement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our May Play
Days are coming up – and will be over by the time this is published. I’m sure
that everyone attended and got their fix on a corn dog and the amazing rides
provided by Boden Amusements! I will be speaking on Rotary Radio Days being
held this year during May Play Days at the Depot – I hope I did okay!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We have so
many wonderful events coming up. We have Graduation – what a new adventure
awaits these students who are our future!! Congratulations to them all!! Jeep
Blitz at the end of the month – I hope you all get the opportunity to
participate in some of the activities they have planned – even if you don’t
have a Jeep! The Park and Shine will be uptown on the Square – I hear they are
expecting a bigger crowd than ever before! There will also be a Jeep Parade on
Saturday . They will be downtown around 5:45 going down West Main Street to
Hail and Hail to East Main Street. They are expecting around 500 jeeps during
the festivities with 50-100 participating in the Parade. Please take the time
to check out Jeep Blitz!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And finally,
Mother’s Day will have passed by the time this is printed. However, I would
like to take the opportunity to wish all Mother’s a Happy Mother’s Day! You all
deserve the best!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hello Friends! April 18, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Spring –
what Spring?? Fingers crossed that we don’t jump right into Summer – but it’s
Illinois, so all bets are off!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had the
honor of touring one of the Mosaic facilities here in town last week. Our
Community is so blessed to have them here! They provide such an invaluable
service to their Clients. My hat is off to everyone involved with Mosaic – they
are all so wonderful!<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our Big Bang
Breakfast was a smashing success!! So many thanks to those folks who
contributed to our outstanding Fireworks!! City Clerk Tashina Bradford was the
force behind this amazing event and amazing is what she pulled off!! We raised
over $2100!! The food was outstanding – Linda Bradford, Tashina’s Mom and
Marietta’s Village President, is one fabulous cook!! Mary Brown (Deputy City
Clerk) and Tashina worked side by side with Linda cooking (starting at 4 am I
might add!), Mike Ebbert was a man of many talents making sure all the details
were attended to, Brent Glisan (Alderman Ward 2) stepped up and washed dishes
all morning; Dawn Duckwiler (Utility Office) and Donna Coates (Alderman Ward 1)
set up and tore down tables and chairs and many other tasks to make this
Breakfast come off without a snag! We ran out of food – we have some good
eaters here in Bushnell!! And then there were those folks who donated items for
our Silent Auction – all great supporters of Bushnell!! I know we learned a lot
and will make this an annual event!! Thanks again to those that supported us!!
We still have a way to go to reach the $10,000 cost for the Fireworks. If you
would like to donate, please contact City Hall to make a donation – every dollar
counts!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our Bushnell
Clean-up days are fast approaching! The City will pick up brush as well that
week. Please have your yard waste to the curb on Monday by noon as they City
workers will be around Monday afternoon and Tuesday to pick up and dispose of
your yard waste. Limbs no bigger than 6 inches in diameter are allowed. Also,
if you have a neighbor that isn’t able to collect their yard waste – it would
be a nice gesture if you asked to help them get it to the curb! Clean up days
are the week of the 23<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup>, with yard waste Monday afternoon and
Tuesday and other household items on the curb for your regular garbage pickup
days – Thursday or Friday.<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On Friday,
April 27<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, The Bushnell Women’s Club will be hosting their 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup>
Annual Card Party at the Bushnell Recreation Center from 6:30-9:00. Their fundraising
this year is for playground equipment in the West Side Park. The cost is $10
per person. There will be a book sale, snacks and door prizes! Games that will
be played include Pitch, Dominoes, Canasta, Court Whist and more! A Fabulous
way to spend a Friday night and help support our Community!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The School
year is starting to wind up in the next month – another year down for our youth
– really our future! Award nights and programs and ending with Graduation for
our Seniors. Please keep these people in your thoughts as they wrap up another
school year!<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Bushnell
Park District will be holding their own Park Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 28<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
at 9 am. Please bring your own tools (rakes, hoes etc.) and trash bags! We need
to get it all ready for the upcoming season!! We have a gorgeous VFW Park and
need YOUR help!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have
spoken to two families that were originally from Bushnell but moved away<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- they are moving back home! I love that they
are coming back to our Community!! We need the growth and the life they will be
bringing with them to our town! Please let me know if you know of someone new
moving into Town. I would love the opportunity to Welcome them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With growth
also comes loss unfortunately. We have lost some wonderful people young and old
from Bushnell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please keep these
families in your thoughts as they take a journey that no one wants to travel.
And to these families, please know that the contributions that your loved ones
made to Bushnell, big or small, do not go unnoticed but often unspoken. Let me
take this opportunity to thank you for sharing their lives with us. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Be Kind
Bushnell!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wanted: Spring!!!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where in the
world is our Spring!! Seems like Mother Nature has other plans for us!! Snow on
Easter? Does that mean *gasp* 7 more Sundays of snow?!?! I truly hope not!!
Don’t let the weather get you down friends, I really think that Spring will be
here before we know it!! Keep the faith!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our
Community has been busy these past few weeks, and I know it’s just a taste of
what is to come! I had the honor of being a judge at the Pool Chili Cookoff on
the 24<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> of March. What fabulous cooks we have in our area!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The auction was a success as well! Our
Community is so blessed to have the Community Pool and it is truly heartwarming
to see us all pull together to keep it up and running!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So many thanks to all you put this together
to make it run smoothly! The Easter Egg Hunts were well attended despite the
cold weather. Thank you to Ludlum’s, The Park District & Lions Club, and
the folks in Prairie City for hosting the hunts this year! There was a Fun Run
for the John Martin Benefit that looked like it was a blast, and the main event-benefit
will be this weekend – April 8. I know that the Community will pull together as
we always do to help John and his family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">April 14<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>,
the City will be hosting a Big Bang Breakfast at the Recreation and Cultural
Center from 8-12. We will be serving all the delicious breakfast foods and
treats as well as have a silent auction. This is to benefit our AMAZING fire
works display on July 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup>. The cost of the fireworks is around
$10,000, so we need all the help we can to pay for this fabulous show! Please
come out to the Rec Center and fill your bellies up and support the City in the
fireworks show! Tickets are adults - $6; children - $4 and those under 3 are
free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That evening, the Presbyterian
Church is having a spaghetti supper at the CCC. What a great day – supporting
your Community and not having to cook!! Please make plans to attend these
events and get together with your friends and neighbors!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The City is
in the process of updating our phone systems at City Hall, the Utility Office,
Police Complex, Recreation Center, Power Plant and the Street and Alley Shed.
We are meeting with a prospective company this week. Our systems are outdated
and need the updating to keep up with the City business. This upgrade was in
last years budget and we hope to have at least a partial upgrade done within
the next month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Real
Estate Committee is continuing work on cleaning up some properties in town. All
avenues of funding for this work are being probed so we can get this done.
Hopefully we will have a plan set in place soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our Economic
Development Committee has secured a webinar series with the help of the Chamber
of Commerce in updating our downtown area. I watched the first of a series of
webinars and it is going to be a wonderful tool for us to use to make our
downtown a more appealing place for business and shoppers! Think about it,
Bushnell has changed so much in the last 50 years, and we must change to make
it a better place for our Community. Spending time and money in our hometown is
essential to its growth. We need to attract out of town shoppers to keep us
going – and I know that we can do it, but it must be a group effort! And by
group effort, I am including all citizens in that job! Look for much more
information in the future on how you can help make a difference! And though the
emphasis is on the downtown area – we won’t leave out any businesses that are
not downtown! We want to include all in this effort! Do you have ideas on what
we can do? Please call City Hall and let us know! If you want to speak to me,
leave me a message at City Hall and I will call you back!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our Bushnell
website is almost finished, and I can’t wait to share this incredible site with
you all! It is going to have so much information on it and be so easy to
navigate! I will let you know the minute it is live!! Jonny Miller and Jill
Griffith are the creative minds that are making this happen, so many thanks to
them for their hard work!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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positive friends!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Robin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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