Colborne 150th plans

Plans are quickly coming into place for the Colborne 150th Anniversary celebration on August 1-2.

The organizing committee was informed at its meeting on April 30 that the township has allocated $4,000. Further money may be available through a heritage grant.

All businesses in the Cramahe Industrial Park have received notice of the event and asked to participate. Walter Rutherford will be asked to be Grand Marshall.

The township has money in its tourism budget for an outdoor movie. It was decided to proceed- site and name TBA. Brian Herley will look after low-level security and provide an adult presence.

The concensus of the committee was that we proceed with the construction of a gazebo. Council is in favour, also, Heritage will support the decision of council. Funds are available through a specific reserve account carried over from pre-amalgamation. A building permit will be issued.

Cramahe actor, Pat Patterson, has agreed to be the Town Crier and that the installation of the bell will proceed with the Community Services Dept. looking after the installation.

There are 70 registrations for the Colborne High School reunion being held the same weekend with an open house at the Municipal Office upstairs, a catered dinner and entertainment.

The geo-caching event is moving forward. Some locations have been decided.

The Colborne Band and Baton Corps is using the VBJ Centre and serving drinks/donuts. Displaying memorabilia. They will go in the parade. Doris Ring and Doris Turner and two daughters will attend.

A display booth at the Apple Blossom Tyme Festival on May 30-31 will promote the 150th. events.