The Trenton Sesquicentennial Committee chose “Historic Trenton – Moving On” as an overall theme to be used in all sesquicentennial promotional materials during the celebration of Trenton’s 150 years in 2007.
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The Trenton Sesquicentennial Committee chose “Historic Trenton – Moving On” as an overall theme to be used in all sesquicentennial promotional materials during the celebration of Trenton’s 150 years in 2007.
Celebration activities will begin with a kick-off banquet on Feb. 27, 2007, which is the actual date of incorporation for the city of Trenton. The celebration will culminate during the week of June 29-July 4, 2007.
During a meeting earlier this week, committee chairpersons reported their current activities and described their plans for 2006. They include:
Activities Committee: A sesquicentennial program, describing planned activities and events, is now available for presentation to groups and organizations. Organizations should call Terri Henderson at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, 359-4324, or Phil Schlarb, 359-5840, to schedule the PowerPoint Sesquicentennial Program.
Book Committee: Gloria Carpenter reported workshops are being held to help people write their family histories for inclusion in the Grundy County history book. Everyone who ever lived in Grundy County is invited to submit up to 350 words and one photograph for the book without cost. The $75 price of the two-volume book will increase to $85 on Feb. 1, 2006.
Publicity Committee: Tom Mock outlined the committee’s advertising schedule for local, area and statewide publications plus brochures and a website.
Finance Committee: Gary Hurst described the committee’s plan to utilize a funding method employed by the Centennial Committee in 1957. Letters are being mailed inviting individuals to make a $1,000 loan/donation to the Sesquicentennial program to be repaid if funds are available at the conclusion of the program in 2007. Anyone wanting to make a donation to the program should contact Hurst or John Woodrich.