By WILL KANGAS
March 17, 2012
MASON — It is three years away, but will have been 150 years in the making.
Mason’s 150th birthday party will happen in 2015 but a party of this magnitude needs a plan, and that plan will begin at a public meeting on March 28.
“We would like public input and help on what the community would like to do for the Mason sesquicentennial,” Mason Zoning and Development Manager David Haywood said. “We are looking for a theme to tie the event together.”
The Mason Historic District Commission will host the general interest meeting to discuss ideas and solicit volunteers for the Mason Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2015. Residents, business leaders, and other members of the community are invited to come share their thoughts and ideas regarding this milestone occasion.
It will start at 6:30 p.m. at Mason City Hall.
“We are really excited to celebrate 150 years as a city. 2015 will be a historic year and we want it to be very special and memorable for the community,” said Mason City Councilmember Barb Tornholm in a press release. “It is very important to get residents and businesses involved at the early stages so that we can truly have a community-wide effort in planning the sesquicentennial.”
Haywood said the commission has already started asking entities to get involved. He said the commission has studied how other municipalities have celebrated recently, like Leslie and Lansing.
On March 9, 1865 the city was established. Haywood said the city has prepared to help with the in-kind contribution of its staff services. He said the meeting will also be used to help ask about ideas for fundraising.
“The sesquicentennial is a great opportunity to celebrate our community and we wanted to start out by having a forum where people can share their ideas and volunteer to help organize events,” said Marlon Brown, Historic District Commission Vice-Chairman. “The Historic District Commission has been brainstorming and conducting some preliminary research but we really want the community to be involved with the planning process.”
The meeting will focus on establishing goals and a theme for the sesquicentennial. Attendees will also be asked to propose events and activities that highlight the celebration. In addition to this discussion, volunteers are being sought for the event.
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