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The dedication date of the Hamlin Sculpture has been changed to
Friday July 24th at 5pm.
There was just too much surrounding the fishing tourney on the 17th
to have both events simultaneously taking place. We have coordinated
the revised date with the City, the Chamber, the Task Force,
Barnhart's and the CIA (just kidding.) I am truly sorry if this
causes any inconveniences to our committee
We
are notifying the LDN and WKLA.
Update: Grandpa Hamlin arrived in Ludington Friday evening and
comfortably spent the weekend at the ferry dock. His shipping
expenditures were reduced by $1500 with a tab of somewhere between
$500 and $800 due to a method of a wooden crate that can
be unclipped, stored, picked up and reused by the transport
company.
The oval cement pad has been installed in the waterfront park and
landscape boulders have been selected. Jack Michevich is planning
to move the crate on Wednesday (weather permitting) and install.
The artist included a traceable template, numbered photos for
installation of the fish lines, anchoring screws and written
instructions. It was decided not to enhance the artwork at this
point in time with the blue water tiles. We still need to track our
sign and have it installed while Jack is
on-the-job. Shawn McDonald and Jack Harper have been
highly accommodating with regards to the finishing
touches necessary in order to give our sculpture a noteworthy and
esthetic presence in the park.
Several of you have expressed the desire to be onsite when Grandpa
is uncrated for a first glimpse. When Jack gives me a heads up
of an approximate time I will sent out an email.
Don Clingan is putting together the agenda for the dedication on
Friday the 24th at 5 pm.. Both
Hooked On Hamlin and
Follow the Leader will be dedicated. Following the
dedication there will be sparkling apple juice (thanks, Chrissie)
and cake served in the pavilion. Beginning @ 7pm there will be an
open celebration at Barnhart's with food, entertainment and a cash
bar. Food is being determined (thanks, Gail Hannah) table
decorations (thanks, Kay H.) and a banner (thanks, Paula Veronie.)
We will need our committee to come together and put in a bit of
creative effort
prior to enjoying a momentous night on the lake. Barnhart's needs a
bit of spiffing up for a slightly improved atmosphere.
Perhaps
some potted flowers, candles etc...anyone interested? I'm
also hoping for a pretty sunset!
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for being a part
of this heartfelt endeavor. It's been an absolute
privilege to
share some moments in time with you in an effort to honor this
special place that we share and love, Hamlin Lake.
Have a safe and happy 4th!
Gin