While fireworks are included in the 2016/2017 budget Trustees
still voted last night against an American and Sauk Village family tradition. The
Mad Bomber contract before the board consisted of a fireworks
display for $6000.00.
For years former Trustees over Parks and Recs would
fundraise for the fireworks which reduced the burden on the budget however, current
Parks and Recs Chair Trustee Jones refused to fundraise and even made
statements in past meetings that he wouldn’t stand on any corner collecting
money.
Trustee Tates said residents could go to other communities and enjoy
their fireworks at their (other communities) expense.
The cost may be $6000.00 to the village budget however, what will be
missed is increased sales at local business as families would stop at
Family Dollar, Dollar General, Walgreens or Fairway to purchase something prior to heading to the park for a family picnic or grabbing a
bite to eat with the family prior to the fireworks display at Popeyes, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds or
Hometown.
What will also be missed are the
looks on the faces from the youngest to oldest and the oohs & aahs throughout the park as the
rockets explode in the air but mostly the sounds of families, neighbors and a village
coming together.
In the end…….it’s a small cost that gives back to the entire
community.
If you disagree with the decision not to have 4th of July fireworks fill free to contact trustees by calling the village hall at 708 758-3330 and ask to be transferred or call their direct lines below and leave a message.
Trustee Burgess 708
753-5127
Trustee Jones 708
753-5125
Trustee Myers 708
753-5126
Trustee Tates
708 753-5129
Trustee Washington 708 753-5130
Trustee Williams 708
753-5128
Good Bye to a Family Tradition
