ORT Group Hopes to Make This an Annual Event


The Overland Recovery Team, or ORT, has announced their first annual Hubris Fest. The family-fun event will be held on September 31 at Norman Meyers Park.

As part of the event, the ORT is looking to pass a city ordinance to rename the park after the current mayor. "This is all about honoring someone who is trying to do what is best for the citizens of this city," stated Ward 3 Council member Ken Owensby, who sponsored the legislation. "No mayor before, or probably in the future, will bring as much publicity and attention to our city as Ann Purzner."

Ward 2 Council member Tom Sellers concurred. "Huh, what? Oh yes, I agree."

If this ordinance passes, a ceremony to unveil the new Purzner Piazza signage is scheduled for 2:30 that afternoon. Those expected to not attend include County Executive Charlie Dooley, County Prosecutor Bob McCullough, and most of the citizenry of Overland.

Other highlights of the event include:

• Milk and Cookie garden
• ORT Recognition Ceremony
• Music by the Blow our Own Horns band
  

"This will be a wonderful event," proclaimed long-time ORT member Donna Dill. "Both individually and as a group we have done so much for the City of Overland. It's time that was celebrated."

Norman Meyers Park is located at the intersection of Lackland and Midland near I-170.