By Barbara ScottStaff Writer
The Proclamation Ceremony, officially acknowledging the 150th birthday of the City of Caribou will take place, Sunday, April 5, at the Caribou Unitarian Universalist Church on South Maine Street.
With 200 tickets for this event, available at the Caribou Public Library, the Caribou Health and Wellness Center and the Caribou Chamber of Commerce and Industry office, citizens will witness Caribou City Council members sign the official proclamation. It is hopeful the city officials will be in period dress appropriate to the styles worn in 1859. Those attending the event are also encouraged to come dressed in this fashion.
The program will be highlighted by the toll of church bells at precisely 2 p.m. The bells will toll 15 times, each toll representing a 10 year period.
The following is the program of events that will take place during the Proclamation Ceremony
It’s Caribou’s 150th birthday — Be a part of it.
Celebrating Caribou’s Sesquicentennial
1859-2009
Violin Soloist Kellie Moody
Welcoming Remarks
Rev. Maury Landry
Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Kenneth Murchison, Jr.
Musical Selection
Caribou Middle School Gr. 6-8 Chorus
Call to Order
Mayor Kenneth Murchison, Jr.
Historical Perspective
Katelyn Flick
Excerpts Organizational Meeting Minutes 1859
Jim Cyr
Letters of Recognition
Sharon Campbell, Area Representative of Sen. Olympia Snowe
Phil Bosse, Area Representative of Sen. Susan Collins
Barbara Hayslett, Area Representative of Rep. Michael Michaud
Sentiment from Hon. Gov. John Baldacci
Sen. Troy Jackson
Rep. Peter Edgecomb
Proclamation
Mayor Kenneth Murchison, Jr.
Musical Selection
Caribou Middle School Gr. 6-8 Chorus
Presentation Sesquicentennial Quilt
Diana Rauch and the Crown of Maine Quilters
Musical Selections
Caribou Middle School Gr. 6-8 Chorus
Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Kenneth Murchison, Jr.
Closing Remarks
Rev. Maury Landry
Special thanks to: Caribou Unitarian Universalist Church
