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<br /> <br />SERVING: <br /> <br />Andover <br /> <br />Anoka <br /> <br />Bethel <br /> <br />Blaine <br /> <br />Bums <br /> <br />Centerville <br /> <br />Circle Pines <br /> <br />Columbia <br />Heights <br /> <br />Columbus <br /> <br />Coon Rapids <br /> <br />East Bethel <br /> <br />Fridley <br /> <br />Ham Lake <br /> <br />Hilltop <br /> <br />Lexington <br /> <br />Lino Lakes <br /> <br />Linwood <br /> <br />Oak Grove <br /> <br />Ramsev <br /> <br />St. Francis <br /> <br />Spring Lake <br />Park <br /> <br />Anoka County Sesquicentennial <br /> <br />24 May 2006 <br /> <br />The Honorable Mary Capra <br />1880 Main Street <br />Centerville, MN 55038 <br /> <br />Dear Mayor Capra: <br /> <br />In the nearly 150 years since Anob County was founded we have seen remarkable growth and development. <br />We have much to be proud of and the 2007 sesquicentennial year is an opportunity for all of Anoka County to <br />celebrate and join in on the festivities. The sesquicentennial is an occasion to foster a sense of community, <br />educate Anoka County citizens about their communities' histories and our shared heritage, and to have fun! <br /> <br />At the Aprill3th meeting of the Sesquicentelmial Executive Board, Anoka County Commissioner Dick Lang <br />indicated that Anob County has committed to donating $20,000, with plans to issue the first half in the coJDing <br />weeks. In the near future the SED and the Anob County Historical Society Fundraising and Development <br />Committee will approach private founders with a sponsorship package. At this time, we are seeking a modest <br />financial commitment from all 21 Anob County communities in an effort to have the cities and townships <br />match the county's commitment of $20,000. <br /> <br />We recognize that each community has limited resources. In an effort to be fair, we developed a fonnula,"based <br />on a city's or town's population, in determining the amount to ask for. Centerville's population of 3,644 places <br />it between 2~000 and 5,000. We are asking cities and townships of this size to donate $300 to support the <br />sesquicentennial celebration. <br /> <br />For the last several months the Sesquicentennial Executive Board, led by the Anoka County Historical Society, <br />has developed events and programs to celebrate the county and each of the 21 communities that make it up. <br />Within the last several months your council was visited by ACHS Board Member Paul Pierce to inform your <br />city about the coming celebration and ask you to think about how it would like to participate. In the mean time <br />we have created an ambitious plan that includes fundraising, promotions, projects, and community events. More <br />information can be found at www.ae-hs.org. but a short list of these includes: <br />. A four day wagon train tour through the county in May 2007; <br />. A community celebration at the Anob County Fairgrounds on May 19th, featming fireworks, a barn <br />dance, historical reenactments, and other family activities; <br />. A commemorative photograph book; <br />. An exhibition of ISO historic photographs, hosted at the Anoka County History Center, and segments <br />of the exhibit to travel to each of the 21 communities; and <br />. Much more! <br /> <br />We appreciate your consideration of our request for funds. We hope that every single community will provide <br />some financial support. Donations to the sesquleentennial aetivitles should be made to the Anoka County <br />" Historieal Soeiety. If you need additional information or would like to request someone to address your council <br />please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to your response. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />,.-;u ~;l ~ <br /> <br />Todd S'. Mabon <br />Executive DireCtor,. ACHS <br />Member, SEB <br /> <br />Anoka County History Center and Library ." 2135 3rd Avenue N, Anoka, MN 55303 <br />Phone: 763-421.,,0600 Fax: 763.,,323..0218 <br /> <br />)1 <br />