AUGUST 28, 2008

THE FORMAL

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

will take place on

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th

at 4 o'clock


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Here's the history!

In 1872 the Village Fathers announced that they would erect a bandstand in the Park "just as soon as the grass therein has been cut and removed."

If they had actually done that, the structure
would probably have looked something like this, reflecting the Italianate architecture
prevalent throughout the village at that time.

3-D rendering by Philip Eastman.

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But, four years later - in 1876 - the Editor of
The Waterville Times wrote:

"There is talk of erecting a bandstand in the park. Let it not end in talk!"

Now - one hundred and thirty-two years and several committees of talk later - we're on our way. Started off by a $25,000 grant from the Eastman-Kodak Corporation in memory of native son George Eastman, the Memorial Bandstand Fund has raised (as of August 20th) over $96,000.00! We started out with a goal of $90,000 but, to make sure that we can cover the rapidly-rising costs of construction materials, we're aiming for $100,000.00!

We're within reach: we can do it!

Design Workshop - April, 2005

The proposed Bandstand was designed to look as if it had been built a hundred or more years ago but will, in fact, be constructed of contemporary materials that are far less-susceptible to damage than wood.


Landscape architect Teresa Lutoborski was given the challenge of designing handicap accessibility that would not detract from the structure itself and, also, asked to develop a long-range plan for Park development.

Drawing: PsBrown

Using the existing sidewalks, she proposes adding twin curved walkways which lead up a slight grade to the level of the bandstand floor at the rear of the structure thus providing accessibility.

Plan by Teresa Lutoborski - Landscape and Prospect.

View from Sanger Avenue - T. Lutoborski

The cost of the structure and handicap-accessible walkways is estimated to be approximately $100,000.

Applications have been made for more funding and everyone involved in the project hopes that the structure can be built this year.

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Won't you please help

"Make it Happen!"

In a prominent location in the Park there will be placed a monument holding bronze plaques which will list the names of those whose cultural and family legacies have been honored as well as those who have furthered this project as patrons and sponsors.


Although all contributions are appreciated, it is hoped that not only individuals but entire families - or organizations and businesses - will make In Memoriam or "In Honor of..." contributions in amounts of $500 each, thus ensuring that the names of their ancestors, loved ones or revered mentors will be cast in letters 3/8 of an inch high onto one of the plaques.

An additional plaque will carry the names of those individuals, companies or organizations that have given similarly but prefer to be remembered as members of the community and supporters of the Bandstand project.

Here is a list of all of the Names for which donations of $500 or more have been made:

as of 08/28/08

in addition to
EASTMAN

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THE EDWARD S. BARTON TRUST


DR. MILTON S. ALBERDING
THE ALSHEIMER FAMILY
MARJORIE AND WILLIS BARNES
EDWARD & HILDA BARTON
NELLIE & WALTER T. BARTLETT, SR.
E. DELAND & FRANCES BATTLES
FREDERICK MAYER BIGELOW FAMILY
JANICE AND WARD BOHNER
RICHARD F. BROWN
R.F. AND P.S. BROWN
LEO H. BURBACK
LESLIE AND ZELDA BUSHEE
GARDNER AND JANET CALLANEN
MARTIN & MARY CLEARY FAMILY
DANIEL W. & ELIZABETH CONDON
GILBERT & ROSEMARY CONDON
DAN AND MARY CONGER
MARY DAVIS CONGER
FRANCES & RICHARD COWEN, POW WWII
WILLIAM & DOROTHY COWEN
DEANSBORO-WATERVILLE LIONS CLUB
THE DeVECCHIO FAMILY
LINDA HUGHES EARLEY
THE JOSEPH W. FALK FAMILY
THE HARDING FAMILY
LEROY L. AND MAY D. HARDING
JOHN H. “JACK” HULSER
ALAN & JOAN JAMIESON FAMILY
MARGARET & SHELBY JARMAN
STEVE AND MARY KARRAM
THE GEORGE & CONNIE KELLEY FAMILY
KLOSTER-NORTHROP & BENTZ FUNERAL HOME
HOWARD LAMBRECHT FAMILY
THE LANGONE FAMILY
THE RICHARD AND NANCY LEWIS FAMILY
STUART AND ROSEMARY MARTIN
FRANCES & HUBIE MAYNE
THELMA HINGRE & G.F. MCNAMARA
THE LORI & DALE MESZLER FAMILY
BORDEN AND WINNIE MILLS
FRANK & MABEL MORGAN FAMILY
JAMES & VERONICA MORGAN FAMILY
THE O’DOWD FAMILY
PHILLIP AND SYLVIA PERSON
POST 92 LEGION RIDERS
STANLEY AND CAROL SAMBORA
FAMILY OF M. DOUGLAS & WENDY SEXTON
S.O.C.E.D.
DON STEPHAN
THE EDWARD AND JOAN STEPHENSON FAMILY
MR. & MRS. W. HENRY SUTERS
ROGER & TERRY RICHMOND TANNER
ISAAC & HANNAH ABBY TERRY
GERTRUDE P. TESTER
ANNETTE & GEOFFREY TOWER
H.R. & ELIZABETH TYLER
WATERVILLE ROTARY CLUB
GEORGE E. WESTCOTT FAMILY
FRED & NAOMI ZWEIFEL
KEN ZWEIFEL FAMILY

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May we add your name to the list?

- or that of your parents or ancestors or a favorite teacher?

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Please click to enlarge this Donation form.
Click again to save it to your desktop for printing

OR

ask for more Information or Donation Forms by

phoning 315/841-4679.

You may also E-mail: Abandstand4rpark@aol.com

Write to: Memorial Bandstand Fund
P.O. Box #45, Waterville, N.Y. 13480

All contributions are tax-deductible and each contributor will receive a handsome souvenir lapel pin.