CAS memorial plaque
Posted by:
Ron Hilger (IP Logged)
Date: 22 August, 2002 11:21PM
Boyd has asked me to update the Forum on the CAS memorial project currently in the works. The property where Smith lived in Auburn 1902-1954 has been sold and is being developed. Last summer, we (Don Herron, Bill Kostura, Scott Connors and myself) met with the developer and asked him for permission to move a boulder beside which CAS' ashes were interred to a public park in Auburn. He had no objection, and we also eventually received the permission of the Auburn city council and the historical committee as well. The plan is simple: Move the boulder to the park downtown and mount a plaque honoring CAS to a small footing in front. Things have been progressing slowly but surely; the developer is almost, but not quite ready to move the rock, the plaque is almost ready to order, pending the last minute 'tweaking' of the wording, etc.
Hopefully everything will be ready in time for a dedication ceremony around the end of OCT. I will certainly keep everyone posted on developments and will record the various readings, etc, for the benefit of those unable to attend. In the event that donations are required (hint, hint, nudge, nudge) you will also be given the opportunity to help in this regard as well.
-Ron