Sunday 15 April 2012

Sunday April 15th, 2012 100 in 2012

On April 29th, the Brodie Resource Library will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. But we won’t be the only ones celebrating the big 100 in 2012.

This August join The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. First formed in 1912, the band officially became known as The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay in 1970. They have performed all over the world and continue to provide outstanding performances. Check out their website for more information about their anniversary celebrations.

On Labour Day weekend, head to the Hymers Fall Fair to support their 100th anniversary. The two day celebration will include food, shows, exhibits, animals, contests, and much more. More information on the daily events is available on their website.

Calgarians will be partying this year as they celebrate 100 years for both the Calgary Public Library and the Calgary Stampede. The first Calgary Public Library, which was the first public library in Alberta, was funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie (who also provided funding for the building that is now the Brodie Resource Library). There are now 18 branches of the Calgary Public Library.

Put your cowboy hat on and head to the Calgary Stampede this July for 10 days of food, fun and entertainment. The Calgary Stampede was organized by an American cowboy named Guy Weadick who rounded up $100,000 to organize the big event. To learn more about the fascinating history of the Calgary Stampede, go to the Calgary Stampede Historical Committee’s website.

Need a little celebratory snack? Have some Oreos and Life Savers, both turn 100 in 2012. To celebrate its birthday on March 6th, Kraft Foods Inc created a birthday cake flavoured Oreo (I thought it was delicious!). The Oreo cookie was created in the U.S. by the National Biscuit Company but was not introduced in to Canada until 1949. Even today, the Oreo is still stamped with the same 12 flower design.

Created by Clarence Crane, the first Life Saver was peppermint flavoured. 1935 was the start of the Five Flavour roll with lemon, lime, orange, cherry and pineapple Life Savers. Over the years, new Life Saver products have been introduced such as gummies, sugar free, and sour flavoured.

For 100 years, Universal Studios has brought us great movies such as Jaws, E.T., Psycho, Jurassic Park and To Kill A Mockingbird. The first feature film to be produced by Universal Studios was called Traffic in Souls. To commemorate their 100th anniversary Universal Studios will be releasing 13 of their classic films digitally remastered.

100 years ago today, April 15th, the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. From the over 2,200 passengers and crew, more than 1,500 lost their lives. From Halifax, Nova Scotia to Belfast, Northern Ireland, events will be taking place to remember the world’s worst ocean disaster. In 1997, director James Cameron released his blockbuster hit Titanic. This April, Titanic was re-released in theatres in 3D.

For everyone else celebrating 100 years in 2012, congratulations! Celebrating 100 years calls for a party and the Thunder Bay Public Library has one planned. For more details about our centennial celebrations, see our newsletter and website.

Lindsey Long

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