"Heart of the Megalopolis"

ANGEL PRINT FOR SALE!
$163 (without frame)
$298 (with frame)
(prices include tax)
$60 of every print goes to
the Smithville Texas Memorial Park
$20 goes to Soldiers’ Angels
Please contact Jill Strube for more information
512 237 3282 x 2109

Scrap Metal Project to go on indefinitely!

Response to the scrap metal collection has been outstanding since we started in March. Because people are still cleaning house, we have decided to continue this program as long as people continue to give. Once the Memorial Park is constructed, we will collect scrap metal to help offset costs associated with other upcoming projects. So far Premier Metal Buyers (located next to Blue Bell in Brenham) has helped us with about 83.1 net tons worth $14,079 for the project. Thanks to everyone in the community for taking advantage of this program and for all your generosity.
To schedule pick up from your home or business, call (512) 237-3282. Drop off any scrap metal at the City Yard located at 1000 MLK Blvd. from 7:30AM to 4:00PM weekdays or call 718-3189 on weekends.

Update on Fundraising

So far, we have raised about $400,000 in cash donations and in-kind materials and labor. We are over half-way to our goal! Heartfelt thanks to the many individuals and companies for your contributions. We truly appreciate your generosity and your terrific interest in this project. It will be a great asset to the City, and has already garnered a great spirit of cooperation and purpose. We are still accepting donations, especially for the foundry costs for the angel.

Upcoming events

“Three views of a waterfall” written by Mike Greenberg.
October 14-October 29, Bastrop Opera House
A portion of the proceeds will go towards the Memorial Park.
Tickets: $7 to $15
TIME: 7:30PM
LOCATION: 711 Spring Street
Thirty years after the Vietnam War ended, "ghosts" attend a 4th of July BBQ with the Veterans that they haunt.

SAVE THE DATE! February 11, 2012
STVMP will host a Beauty Pageant featuring the theme of patriotism.
Entrance Fee: $60
DATE: February 11, 2012
LOCATION: Smithville Rec Center
106 Royston
Ages infant through 18, boys and girls. Watch for more information on facebook (Smithville TX Veterans Memorial Park) and in the newspaper.
For more information: Tami Cooper

In Memorial…

Thank you, CMS Tony Sandoval, for all you have done in such a short time on this project, and for your dedication and service throughout your too-short lifetime. We all will miss your sense of humor and reason, your generous spirit, and your ability to get ‘er done.
CMS Anthony Sandoval, US Army, (Ret). Born: 01/16/1957, Died: 9/15/2011

Thank you to the Fire Fighters and the Smithville and Bastrop County Communities

The Smithville Friends of the Veterans Memorial Park and the City of Smithville are deeply grateful to the fire fighters who have risked their lives in one of the most devastating fires in our times. Their courage and dedication are awe-inspiring.
Thanks to the people of Smithville and Bastrop County, who have stepped forward to help those who have lost so much to begin again. From the counselors who have provided much needed emotional support to the volunteers helping people find things to the folks who have donated items and money, we are grateful to be in a community that cares and serves.

Angel Print Available Now

Bill McGlaun, the artist who is creating the angel sculpture that will be a major focal point in the park, has painted the Angel and made alimited edition print of the painting. $60 of every print goes to the Smithville Texas Memorial Park and $20 goes to Soldiers’ Angels.
$163 (without frame)
$298 (with frame)
(prices include tax)
Please contact Jill Strube for more information
512 237 3282 x 2109
 

Thanks to our Donors!

Many individuals and companies have contributed over $400,000 in cash, materials, and labor.
We appreciate you all!

Donors $10,000+
Hanson Bricks
Seton Health Care Charities
Richard Spurlock

The Scrap Metal Drive Kick Off on Saturday, March 12 was a great success. Thanks to everyone who participated and volunteered to help. Thanks to Keep Smithville Beautiful, the Boy Scouts, and City Staff who are supporting the drive.
We are collecting scrap on this drive through September. Please call City Hall at 512 237 3282 to arrange a pick up or drop off as the collection site is at the old Coca Cola bottling plant on SE 2nd Avenue and Eagleston. Someone will need to be there to open the gate.
Thanks to all the volunteers and local residents who have helped make this possible. Watch here for updates on other activities and to see how much weight we've collected so far.

Smithville Texas Veterans Memorial Park Donation Form. Please return with payment to:

Cynthia White
City of Smithville
PO Box 449
Smithville, TX 78957

or drop it off at Smithville City Hall at 317 Main Street.

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