inside city hall, 6-17-09

Yes, it was hot. No, there were no vegetables. Neither could be helped. We tried, but sometimes our efforts fall short. We have no control over the weather, or the plants that grow the vegetables. They just weren’t ready to let go of their pride.

The challenge is still out there for next week, IF anyone has fresh vegetables, please bring them to town. There is plenty of space around the square, and if you get there early you can have your pick of the shady spots. It was comfortable in the shade for most of this morning. Many people asked about the Farmer’s Market, they were expecting to see vegetables there, maybe next week. I hope so.

There were fresh flowers in front of city hall: Jim Dillon brought a trailer load. They must have been in demand, because Jim was soon gone. Thank you Jim for coming over to help celebrate Munday.

I counted 13 different sales going on downtown, I couldn’t count all the different ones going on out in the neighborhoods. There were some large ones and several smaller sales going on. I passed through Longhorn country on my travels on the west side. A special thanks to everyone who set up a sale. You all deserve a gold medal.

Someone asked me Saturday evening how I felt about the day. It was encouraging, really. People acted like they were genuinely happy to see each other. I was especially happy to see the out-of-towners treated like homefolk. Burkburnet isn’t that far away: Those folks will be back in September, maybe even July 4th for our parade. I felt a fall spirit in the air Saturday morning, just a hint of a cool breeze and people swapping smiles all over the place. It was beautiful.

My first month as mayor has been encouraging. The city council meeting was smooth: everyone did a great job of participating, asking questions and making motions. It was a pleasure to chair this meeting. I believe we will do a good job for Munday and have fun doing it. If ya’ll have a chance to talk to any of us on the council, tell us what you like about Munday. If there’s something you don’t like, tell us anyway. But, tell us how you think it could be improved. Please don’t tell us, “I don’t like so-and-so,” and then hush. Tell us what’s missing. We honestly need to know what you think.

The Keeping Munday Beautiful meeting Thursday evening was lively, maybe even a little exciting. People were stiff-arming others just so they could volunteer to serve, to help keep Munday moving ahead. I say again, it was encouraging. Folks it won’t be long until we will have a first rate production in that little rock church. Things are moving ahead with more steam than a month ago. Call 422-4438 and ask how you can plug in to some of this excitement. Watch out for the stiff arm though.

Karen Longan, director of Keeping Munday Beautiful and Artistic Director for the Old Rock Church Playhouse announced that the first production will be at the Downtown Park July 25. The play Sylvia will be inacted by the Playhouse players. (All of these names stand to be corrected.)

Keeping Munday Beautiful has accepted the responsibility of cleaning around the 277 overpass. There are four quadrants, or corners, to clean. Three out of the four have been taken on by different individuals or groups. One hasn’t: it’s first come, so step up and take it on. TXDOT contractors are supposed to clean the actual roadside. I did say supposed to, didn’t I.

Market Munday every chance you get.