The Belle Community Betterment Association (BCBA) announced at the Nov. 12 Belle City Council meeting that they were able to purchase 10 new light pole snowflakes to replace 10 of the city’s old Christmas decorations on South Alvarado Avenue.
After being turned down by Ameren UE for a grant to replace the lights, businesses and members of the community chipped in to continue with the project.
“We now have the total amount from businesses and individuals without getting anything from Ameren,” McClane said.
Donations came from Daryl White, Gary and Barb Schaller, Shelter Insurance- Willadeen Vandegriff, Thomas Quick Stop- Sam Thomas, Mid State Pipeline- Jimmy and Wendy Zumwalt, American Realty- Kevin and Brenda Leigh Guffey, Green Meadow Apartments- Burley and Tammy Green, The Belle Fair Board, Maces, Mid America Bank, Maries County Bank, Harold Buddemeyer, Medley, Sinks Pharmacy, Belle Lions Club, Donald Nie, Dinner Bell- Theresa and Daniel Taylor, Sassman’s Chapel, Tri County Newspaper — Craig and Nichole Snodgrass, American Family Insurance- Hollie Dean, Legends Bank, Obermark, Craig and Mary Thierry, Steve Vogt, Brenda Leigh Guffey, and Country Belle Café — Sherry Licklider.
The board approved the donation.
“Thank you from the city,” Seaver said after the meeting. “I don’t know what to say. That is pretty cool that they could do that. I know Barb was disheartened when the grant got denied. That was a great gift.
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