From DOWNTOWN BOWLING GREEN
Great things are happening in Downtown Bowling Green as a summer-long project is nearing completion. This summer, it was approved by the Board of Directors for the Special Improvement District to work on the dumpster corrals that were constructed as a part of the Heritage 2000 project.
These corrals house dumpsters that are used by all the businesses and residents in the downtown and over the last 16 years have seen a lot of use and abuse. The project included replacing all broken or deteriorating wood, repairing original doors and any other structural problems.
This work was completed by the local small business Lewallen Construction. “Justin Lewallen was excited for the opportunity to work with our Downtown and gave us a very competitive quote, making it possible to move ahead with the project. The work completed was to specifications and finished on time.” per Mary Hinkelman, managing director for the Downtown. “We have our maintenance people prepping the metal work at this time and the final portion of the project, the painting will be completed October 25th and 26th.”
The painting is being completed as a part of a Day of Caring project organized by Sue Clanton, area director for the United Way.
The Downtown has also received generous donations from the businesses Newlove Realty, Finders Records, Randall Roberts, CPA, Ace Hardware, Greenbriar, and Homeworks Decorating Center for the painting project.
Downtown Bowling Green is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to preserve and promote the historic heart of the city and create civic pride and community through opportunities for citizen involvement. The Downtown Foundation’s annual campaign will begin in November. To make donations toward holiday decorations or flowers, contact 419-354-4332.
