Centennial celebration

Posted 1/5/10

A survey traced the heritage of Powell, proving that pioneers building the town and homesteading the surrounding plain 100 years ago successfully sowed the seeds of their progeny with descendants who have remained to this day.

At events, …

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Centennial celebration

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{gallery}12_31_09/centennial{/gallery}Hundreds of Powellites gather downtown on May 25, 2009 to mark the community's 100 years. Tribune file photo by Kara Bacon Powell: 1909 to 2009 and counting. This year, the Powell Centennial Committee organized events celebrating the town's centennial year. Held on Memorial Day, many committee members believed Founders' Day was their crowning achievement. Gov. Dave Freudenthal was here as were other esteemed leaders.

A survey traced the heritage of Powell, proving that pioneers building the town and homesteading the surrounding plain 100 years ago successfully sowed the seeds of their progeny with descendants who have remained to this day.

At events, centennial dogs were consumed with gusto and neighbors renewed friendships spanning lifetimes.

The committee, like the town itself, demonstrated that hard work and cooperation could foster community spirit from Day 1 to 2009 and into the future.

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