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CITY'S BICENTENNIAL... |
It is 2006, and Connellsville has reached its bicentennial anniversary. That is good reason to celebrate.
In the 200 years since Connellsville was founded, the city has experienced many ups and downs. But most of the memories are good ones and well worth preserving.
Connellsville and its residents played pivotal roles in America's colonial era, in America's early days as a nation, and in the industrial revolution. Early on, its location along the Youghiogheny River made it a hub for transportation and commerce. Later, the natural resources that surrounded the city transformed Connellsville into an important center for rail transportation and industry.
Even though Connellsville is not the teeming industrial center it was during the coal and coke boom, it continues to be one of Fayette County's two urban centers for tourism, education, medicine, culture and business. It also has a bright future.
Numerous events are being planned to celebrate Connellsville's past, present and future, and we encourage residents to become part of the planning process and to support efforts to mark the community's 200th birthday.
A group of dedicated volunteers has been working for more than a year to plan the big party.
Right now, the committee is in need of help. It takes money and volunteer support to pull off a celebration worthy of Connellsville, its heritage and its people.
The committee needs encouragement to keep its members going as they head into the final planning stages. They also need support, in money and time, to ensure their efforts will not be wasted.
So far, the committee has planned church tours, the Geranium Festival, a cookbook, a time capsule and a St. Patrick's Day dance -- just to name a few of the many events on tap for the coming months.
The key to Connellsville's success has always been its people, and that will be the case during this bicentennial celebration.
We encourage every city resident -- and our friends from neighboring communities -- to participate fully in what can be the biggest shindig in Connellsville's long, rich history.
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