HomeMy WebLinkAboutADMIN 82-59CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO
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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF JULY 26, 1982
ADMIN. NO: 82 - 59
SUBJECT: THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOWMANVILLE CELEBRATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That this report be received for information;
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
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Staff have been requested to prepare a report on the possibility of a
committee being struck to organize a celebration of the 125th anniversary of
the founding of Bowmanville.
Staff met with a representative of the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce in
respect of the above matter who indicated that some discussion amongst
Members of the Chamber had already taken place. It was indicated that the
Chamber would be interested in having representatives from Town Council sit
as members of a "steering committee" to organize the event. Councillors
might wish to indicate their willingness to participate on such a committee.
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It was felt that the incorporation of the Town of Bowmanville on January 1,
1858 was an occasion of historic value that should be recognized. It was
felt that July 1, 1983 might not be the most appropriate day to make the
occasion as "Canada Day" celebrations might overshadow the Bowmanville
Anniversary Celebrations. July 1, 1983 is also a Friday and it was suggested
that any celebrations on the Friday of a summer "long -weekend" might experience
attendance problems.
It was indicated that the "steering committee" might make a request for a
grant from Town Council to help defray some of the costs associated with
this type of activity.
DNS/hl
July 21, 1982
Respectfully submitted,
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D. N. Smith, M.C.I.P.
Administrator