By Barbara ScottStaff Writer
The Caribou Sesquicentennial sub-committee members have announced the printing deadline for Caribou’s historical book project has been extended once again. The book, which showcases Caribou’s history, old photos, biographies and recipes pertaining to the city’s past has had its deadline extended due to an unexpected level of interest in the individual biography section. Biographies submitted by individuals, families and or groups is currently approaching 140 units. A number that has grown beyond original committee estimates. There is a fund-raising cost of $100 for submitted entries to be included in the book.
The deadline for biographical entries to be printed in the sesquicentennial history book titled, “Caribou, Maine’ the First 150 Years; a celebration of the people, food and events that shaped our community,” has been extended until April 30. The overall and continuing interest from the community regarding Caribou’s 150 birthday celebration has necessitated the extended deadline — a very positive issue.
The historical section of the soon to be released book composed of 15 ten-year segments is complete and has been submitted for proofing. This section includes a great number of photos taken in the community throughout the past years. These old photos are sure to magnify any reader’s interest while the history book will exhibit the people and events that have shaped our community.
The unique historical narrative is not only packed with history, photos and biographies but it also contains 84 pages of past and present recipes. The recipe section is completed and has also been submitted for editing and pagination. Once again, the number of recipes included in the book is a declaration of community involvement.
Because Caribou’s population base has always included a variety of ethnic backgrounds, these former and present day citizens have left a wide range of family recipes exclusive to their particular cultures. Within this special volume the sesquicentennial sub-committee has created an updated cookbook of recipes celebrating these cultures.
“Caribou, Maine, the First 150 Years,” is an exclusive narrative account of Caribou’s past and is being pre-sold for $20. This low cost is a direct result of the $100 fund-raiser fee charged for submissions of the individual biographies, which in turn, reduced the cost of the actual printed volume by $10 – $12 per book.
Committee members expect the first printing to sell out very quickly but assure residents that a second and perhaps even a third printing can be initiated quickly.
Single or multiple copies of this historic book may be ordered on-line at www.celebratecaribou.com; through the Caribou Chamber of Commerce and Industry located at 24 Sweden Street, tel. 493-4233 or on-line at www.CCCI@cariboumaine. net.
This book is sure to generate interest in Caribou’s story —it’s a winner. Own a piece of Caribou’s history; own recipes from kitchens past; read a story from a generation gone by.
It’s Caribou’s 150 birthday — Be a part of it.
