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June 14th, 2008

Lapeer County Historic Courthouse

(You can get your own copy of the Flag Day/Town Hall Video from:  

"Memories on Tape Video  

PO Box 190    

 Davison, MI  48423 

 [810] 235-8900   for $25)

In the United States, Flag Day (more formally, National Flag Day) is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

A Town hall meeting is an informal public meeting derived from the traditional town meetings of New England. Similarly to those meetings, everybody in a community is invited to attend, voice their opinions, and hear the responses from public figures and elected officials, although attendees rarely vote on an issue. In today's heterogeneous communities with large populations, more often, town hall meetings are held so that people can influence elected officials in their decision making or to give them a chance to feel that their voices are being heard.

      Join the Celebration:

             *  Special Flag Day Ceremony

                         9:00  Patriotic Music on Courthouse Steps

                                            Enjoy the Music, Sign in with Historical Society (Let's have every township represented!), Tour the Courthouse, look at the Miniature Historic Flag Display,  Visit with State Representative Candidates on the Courthouse Lawn, Enjoy the Farmers Market, Turn in old flags for "Retirement" by American Legion, stop by downtown businesses!

COURTHOUSE STEPS

                         9:25    Color Guard of American Legion Post 16

                         9:30    Welcome by Lapeer Mayor Bill Sprague

                                     Opening Prayer by Rick Menzing, Faith Christian Family Church

                                     Bryan Ervin (Heritage Research Institute)

                                             History of the Flag and Flag Day

                                      National Anthem

                                              Lapeer County Concert Choir

                                              Flag Raising by Sheriff's Explorer Post

                                      Closing Prayer  

                                                Gary Gillim,  Maple Grove Christian Church

COURTROOM OF COURTHOUSE

                            10:30  Town Hall Meeting in Courtroom

                                             -- Welcome by Lapeer Mayor Bill Sprague

                                            -- Guest Moderator 

                                                        Ms. Adrienne Broaddus

                                                        TV Ch. 5 WNEM Newscaster

                                            -- Residents can question Candidates

                                                          for State Representative

COURTHOUSE STEPS

                              12:00   Patriotic Music Selections

                                                  Lapeer County Concert Choir

                                                        Celebrating their 40th year, vocalists from all over the county!

    What a special opportunity!  Revisiting one of the roles the courthouse filled in its earlier years; a place where

            -- the residents come to the County Seat and discuss issues

            -- the community discovers that working together helps everyone

                                      Let's make this a FLAG DAY to Remember!

             --  Your Presence Needed!

             --  "Memories on Tape" will record the days events and will have it re-broadcast on local channel and have copies for sale to those interested

GROUPS & PEOPLE GETTING INVOLVED:

         Lapeer County Historical Society,  Lapeer County Director of Operations (Joe Stock), Downtown Business Association, Lapeer Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Post 16,   Lapeer County Concert Choir, Sheriff's Explorer Post, Better Buy Flag Company, Memories on Tape, Heritage Research Institute

CANDIDATES WHO PARTICIPATED:

                 Jason Blauet, Todd Courser, Kevin Daley, Gary Howell,  Bill Marquardt ,  Randy St. Laurent,  Paul  St. Louis, John Stack, Ben Stahl

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