Bicentennial celebration comes to close
Town of Newstead Supervisor and Chair of the Newstead Bicentennial Planning Committee welcomed all to the closing ceremony on Friday night.
“Good evening everyone and welcome to the closing ceremony for the Town of Newstead’s 200th birthday! It has been a long week, but we had a lot of fun!” she said.
“Thank you once again to all the Bicentennial Planning Committee members! A few other community members that really went above and beyond the call of duty this week were Dave Stutz, Jacob Halleck, and Jonathan, who spent hours in the heat and humidity parking and unparking cars for our 2 concert events. Big round of applause for them!”
Also, our Town Emergency Managers Dan Kowalik and Joe Hawes, as well as their sons Dawson Kowalik and Brock Hawes who helped immensely with both the concerts.”
She also thanked sponsors of oevents throughout the week: Perry’s Ice Cream, Ford Gum, Kreher’s Farms, Modern Disposal Services, Kelly Schultz Antiques, Akron Lions Club, Legislator Chris Greene, Niagara Label, Akron-Newstead Rotary Club, American Legion Post 900 Auxiliary, Fred Thomas Insurance, County Line Stone, Niagara Specialty Metals, Jan’s Smoke Shop II & Gas Mart, Destroyer Park Golf, Whiting Door, the Akron Bugle, Senator Patrick Gallivan, Terra House, the Akron-Newstead Senior Citizens, First Baptist Church, Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground, Akron Animal Hospital, Akron Music Studios, Akron’s House of Spirits, Nic’s Deli, The Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, Aakron Line, Akron Acres, Farmer for a Week, Market on Main, One Church, Wolcottsville Wildlife, the Akron Chamber of Commerce and our sponsors for tonight’s event: Signmatic Systems, Guys Sub Shop & Cipollina!
“Without all of these local businesses supporting us we would not have been able to offer you so much fun this week. Please shop local and buy local!”
Parade presentations:
Fourth of July Celebration Committee chair Kathy Capan presented those parade entries best representing the Bicentennial theme with Bicentennial trophies. Cam Trenching, which won the business award, also depicted the Town’s history and Bicentennial.
Tonawanda Historical Society, the Bicentennial Float, and the Asmus Trolley were recognized with the bicentennial trophy.
Niagara Label received Honorable Mention in the Business class.
Calvary Baptist won first place for non-business float, Akron Lions Club took second and Open Arms and Leisurewood Golf Carts ties for third place.