Susan and Marc Schwartz, who started and organize the Villages Independence Festival every year.
(Bottom row, from left) Karen Glynn, Oziel Reyna, Jesus Gallardo, Stephen Smith, Lisa Smith, Diana Mirrer, Madison Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Laurie Rosenbaum, Gama Escamilla, Mary Claire Phillips, Cheryl Garrelts, Jay Williams, and Keith Brown; (top row, from left) Jayden Nettles, Michael Nettles, Eric Touma, Bella Escamilla, and Ginger (dog).
A special congratulations to Bunker Hill residents who not only hosted the Memorial Villages 4th of July Festival this year but came in first place for the best float.
The festival was a great way for all Memorial Villages families to show their national - and local - pride.
Mayor Jay Williams of Bunker Hill had the opportunity to recognize the talents of Julia Kim, a fifth grader from Bunker Hill Elementary who won the t-shirt design contest for the festival.
Susan and Marc Schwartz, who started and organize the Villages Independence Festival every year.
(Bottom row, from left) Karen Glynn, Oziel Reyna, Jesus Gallardo, Stephen Smith, Lisa Smith, Diana Mirrer, Madison Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Laurie Rosenbaum, Gama Escamilla, Mary Claire Phillips, Cheryl Garrelts, Jay Williams, and Keith Brown; (top row, from left) Jayden Nettles, Michael Nettles, Eric Touma, Bella Escamilla, and Ginger (dog).
