On July 28, community members in Hilltop celebrated the town’s 70th anniversary with an ice cream social.
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- Members of the Columbia Heights Fire Department made use of their latest fire truck by creating a sprinkler for kids to cool off right outside Hilltop City Hall.
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- Mayor Terry Wiggin, back row, second from the left, smiles alongside members of the school board and other city representatives.
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- Free backpacks, organized by grade level, were given out to young attendees.
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- Firefighters kept the water hose on for over 20 minutes as children cooled off.
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- A large line quickly formed to celebrate Hilltop and for the free ice cream.
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- Mayor Wiggin holds a congressional record recognizing Hilltop’s 70 years as a city.
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- The Free Book Buggie provided books to youth in elementary school and younger.
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- Penny Johnson looks on during the program honoring the city and its platinum celebration.
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- Despite the heat, many frolicked to the bounce house.