Celle, Germany (Since June 2000) Celle is located in the state of Lower Saxony and is situated about 35 km northeast of Hanover. With an area population of 230,000, Celle is a charming and ancient city offering great economic and tourism possibilities for Tulsans. Documented in 993 as "Kellu" (settlement by the river) the town was founded some distance away from the river Aller in 1292. This historical city has more than 480 restored half-timbered houses from the 16th and 18th century. The economic base includes minerals, oil, natural gas, water purification, consumer goods, textiles, publishing, cattle, horse breeding and tourism. A variety of cultural, educational and business exchanges are currently in the works under the auspices of the Tulsa Celle Committee. It includes several athletic exchanges, equestrian cooperation, tourism development and Tulsa's assistance with the establishment of an American style university in Celle. Tulsa Partnership Celle Partnership Chair Doris Gallagher Upcoming Events City Government Intern At present, the Partnership is hosting its second city government intern from Celle, Eleanora (Elly) Hildermann, from Aug.16-Oct.30. Elly will be staying with TGA members Olga and David Randolph for the first part of her stay. Celle Partnership Chair Doris Gallagher is seeking a host family for the last week in September through October 30. In addition to housing, she will need transportation to Tulsa’s new City Hall on working days. If you are interested in hosting Elly, please call Doris at 918-743-5310. Celle Mayor Visits Tulsa On October 2, Celle’s Honorable Lord Mayor Martin Biermann will make his fourth visit to Tulsa since 2000. Traveling with him will be Monika Wille, mayor’s assistant, Susanne McDowell, director of Culture and Sports, and Rainer Foerster, president of Celle’s German-American Society, all of whom have made multiple visits to Tulsa. The purpose of this trip is to meet with Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor. The Honorable Martin Biermann also will be the guest speaker at the German American Society of Tulsa’s (GAST) German-American Friendship Day Celebration, taking place on October 5 at 3:00 p.m. at GAST, located one block west of 15th and Lewis. Admission is free. German American Society of Tulsa website To add a recent event, send information and photos to TGA webmaster. Celle, Germany Celle in the morning.