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County prepares to celebrate 250 ye...cultural diversity(6/16/2002,CHN) file:///eVwindowa TEMP/GW ViewedtDw Ol.htmi Our growing diversity,beginning with Indian nations,recast by the arrival of people from Europe and Africa, and shaped recently by the addition of persons from Asia,Latin America and other parts of the globe. Our ongoing love of independence,whether reflected in the actions of the Regulators or the patriots of the American Revolution,by women fighting for equality,African-Americans struggling to secure their civil rights, sharecroppers and mill workers striving for dignity, or free-speech advocates protecting free expression in the mid-20th century. In all of these struggles, important battles were fought and won in Orange County. The anniversary of the county's founding provides an opportunity and need to celebrate its 250 rich years. Social and political issues may sometimes divide us,yet there is much that argues for recognizing our common ground. Knowing that a diversity of interests, cultures and ideas have been a mainstay of the past 250 years makes it easier for us to welcome the diversity that the future will surely bring. The Orange County 250 committee seeks your help in celebrating our common heritage. There are plans to: Hold a kick-off event commemorating the county's origin beginning on Sept. 8 with a several-mile walk from Moorefields to Hillsborough bearing artifacts from the 1750s, followed on Sept, 9 by a re-enactment of the first county court in the 1840 courthouse,brief remarks from several county dignitaries and a ringing of church and courthouse bells across the county. Post highway signs and banners that advertise and celebrate our anniversary, featuring a juried logo commissioned for the occasion. Encourage the county's numerous and varied civic and service organizations to incorporate programs with an Orange County 250 theme during the semi-quincentennial year beginning Sept. 9. Develop driving tours and other activities related to the county's heritage and diversity, encouraging local residents and visitors to explore Orange County. Close the year-long celebrations by hosting an event saluting the county's past, present and future in September 2003. Help us set the stage for a year of unity and celebration by volunteering to work with Orange County 250,by making a contribution,by identifying existing events that might share the anniversary theme, or by participating in related events throughout the year. For information on how to help, call 245-2325 or send e-mail to edcmailnco.orange.nc.us. Provide event information by July 31. [Two Next SIM>] Home I Classifieds I News I Sports I Opinion I Our Town nRhannm�za vAa