- Last Updated on Saturday, 31 August 2013 23:25
By Alice Harris
The Bentleyville Bicentennial Committee has been working hard in preparation for the 200 year anniversary of Bentleyville Borough proposed for July 7-10, 2016.
The Bentleyville Bicentennial Committee has been working hard in preparation for the 200 year anniversary of Bentleyville Borough proposed for July 7-10, 2016.
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Suggested activities include a parade, school reunion, fireworks, a golf outing, time capsule, car cruise, essay contest, king and queen selection, community choir performance, church service, scavenger hunt, and a steam and tractor show.
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Members of the Bentleyville Bicentennial Committee meet monthly in preparation for the 200th year celebration of the founding of Bentleyville. Board members attending the August meeting include seated (l-r): Diana Blair, Mildred Weir, Marla Stankus, and John Timo. Standing (l-r) Eileen Dziak, Karen Pepper, Ben Bashioum, and Lisa Stout Bashioum.
The Committee would also like to publish a collection of short stories related to a person’s earliest memories of life in Bentleyville and are asking residents to contribute. Stories should be 1-2 pages and include history or events related to school, church, railroads, sports, military, scouting, businesses, service clubs, residents, parades, carnivals, visiting dignitaries, how families ended up in Bentleyville, etc. More than one story may be submitted. Completed manuscripts are to be submitted to the Bentleyville Public Library by September 30, 2015.
The next Bicentennial Committee is scheduled for September 10 at 6 p.m. at the Bentleyville Public Library
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Members of the Bentleyville Bicentennial Committee meet monthly in preparation for the 200th year celebration of the founding of Bentleyville. Board members attending the August meeting include seated (l-r): Diana Blair, Mildred Weir, Marla Stankus, and John Timo. Standing (l-r) Eileen Dziak, Karen Pepper, Ben Bashioum, and Lisa Stout Bashioum.
The Committee would also like to publish a collection of short stories related to a person’s earliest memories of life in Bentleyville and are asking residents to contribute. Stories should be 1-2 pages and include history or events related to school, church, railroads, sports, military, scouting, businesses, service clubs, residents, parades, carnivals, visiting dignitaries, how families ended up in Bentleyville, etc. More than one story may be submitted. Completed manuscripts are to be submitted to the Bentleyville Public Library by September 30, 2015.
The next Bicentennial Committee is scheduled for September 10 at 6 p.m. at the Bentleyville Public Library
