By Tim SchmidtRecord Managing EditorWhen his third term began in April, Wright City Mayor David Heiliger said one of his top priorities was sprucing up the city.He’s asking for residents to pitch in and help out this weekend.The Wright City Community Cleanup Day will be held Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are encouraged to check in at Diekroeger Park from 8:30-9 a.m.A specific list of projects will be finalized this week by city staff. Some of the work that is being planned include picking up trash and debris along roadways and other areas of the city, painting fire hydrants, and removing clutter.City officials are asking residents to take pride in their neighborhood and help keep the city looking beautiful.Heiliger encourages residents, property owners and organizations to participate.“We will take whoever we can get,” he said.The city will provide a free lunch, consisting of hot dogs, chips, soda and water, to volunteers. Lunch will be served at Diekroeger Park at noon.Wright City businesses are also being solicited to assist with the project.“We asked for any workers who could volunteer or they could do something around their businesses,” said Karen Girondo, city treasurer/economic development director.Monetary donations also are being accepted to help cover the cost of lunch, trash bags, gloves and other supplies used throughout the cleanup.In addition, residents can also take advantage of a free service being offered by a local towing company. A & A Towing will remove derelict or abandoned vehicles — with or without titles — at no cost to owners.Those wanting vehicles towed must contact city hall at 636-745-3101.Wright City sponsored a cleanup day about 10 years ago, Heiliger said. The idea was revisited recently when a property owner proposed the idea.Heiliger said he hopes this becomes an annual tradition, one that helps bring residents and officials together to help improve the city’s image.“It’s been something we’ve been kicking around for years,” the mayor said. “We want everyone to take pride in our city.”Community Cleanup Day