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4 argues for unity and recognizing the common ground within our borders. Knowing that a rich tapestry of diverse people, ideas, and natural gifts has been a mainstay of the past 250 years, we welcome the diversity that future years will also bring. Mindful of our proud heritage, the mission of the ORANGE COUNTY 250 celebration is to bring together citizens from to celebrate and educate ourselves about the people who've called Orange County home - whether past or present. The ORANGE COUNTY 250 committee seeks your help in celebrating our common heritage! Currently there are plans to: 1. Hold a kickoff event commemorating the County's origin beginning on September 8t" with a walk from Moorefields to Hillsborough bearing an artifact from the 1750s and continuing on September 9, 2002 with a re- enactment of the first County court in the 1840 Courthouse, brief remarks from several noted County dignitaries, and a ringing of church and courthouse bells across the County. 2. Conduct an ORANGE COUNTY 250 logo competition among professional and amateur artists. 3. Post highway signs and banners that advertise and celebrate our anniversary. 4. Encourage the County's numerous and varied civic organizations to develop programs with an ORANGE COUNTY 250 theme during the semi - quincentennial year beginning September 9, 2002. 5. Develop driving tours and other activities relating to the County'spast and present and encourage local residents to explore Orange County. 6. Finally, to close the year, host a celebration of the County's past, present and future in September 2003 to conclude the celebration activities. Orange County residents have much to celebrate. Please help us set the stage for a year of unity and affirmation by volunteering for Orange County 250, by making a contribution,. by participating in the many events throughout the year. For more information on how you can help, please call