GET READY FOR THE 2009 MOHAWK VALLEY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION honoring freedom with the theme “FAMILY TIME IN 2009.” Plan ahead for this family friendly event by marking your calendar for the yearly hometown celebration that only Graeagle can offer. From family friendly street dancing and barbecue in Blairsden, an aerial fireworks display over Graeagle Mill Pond, and the spectacular MVID Parade/Day in the Park events, Graeagle is the place to be on Fourth of July weekend.

Stay tuned to this page since we will be making updates along the way as we approach this years events.

THIS YEARS FIREWORKS WILL BE ON FRIDAY NIGHT!

GRAND MARSHALL

Don and Nancy Clark
Don and Nancy have been full time Graeagle residents since 1990. Don was born and raised in Nevada, first coming to Graeagle in the 1950s to vacation with his family. Nancy is a native Californian, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1994 Don and Nancy purchased the Graeagle Gift Shop and operated it until 2002. In 1996 Don was appointed to County Supervisor and won reelection in 1998. In 2002 they decided to "re-retire", Don completed his term in office and they sold the shop. Since moving to Graeagle both have been active volunteers in the schools and community. Don is past president of the Purple Pride Boosters Club and has served as chairman of the Mohawk Valley Independence Day Committee for the past fifteen years. Since 2003 he has served on the Graeagle Fire Protection District Board of Directors. He is an avid golfer and has been active in both the Plumas Pines and Graeagle Meadows Mens Clubs. Don won both club championships in 1995.

Nancy volunteered in the schools when first moving to Graeagle and is past president of the School Site Committee. She also held various offices, including president, of the Plumas County Republican Women, Federated. As a cancer survivor, Nancy's passion for the last ten years has been volunteering for the American Cancer Society. She has been a team captain, committee chairperson and event chairperson for the Plumas County Relay For Life. She is also a Legislative Ambassador for the American Cancer Society and has traveled to Sacramento and Washington D.C. to meet with legislators regarding cancer and health issues and funding.

Don and Nancy are greatful to live in an area as beautiful as Plumas County and are happy to be able to give back to their community through their volunteer efforts.

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION AWARD

Intermountain Disposal
Intermountain Disposal is a family owned and operated Solid Waste Collection and Recycling
Company based in Portola California. Since 1949, Intermountain Disposal has provided their customers with a full range of solid waste collection, recycling and environmental solutions.

Always striving to make a difference, they believe in going the extra mile for the communities they serve. That means working hard for the customers they service and finding all the answers to their solid waste, recycling, and environmental questions. 

They also take great pride in contributing back to the communities they serve with either monetary donations or complimentary containers for special events. Ricky, Candy, Richard and Tanya Ross and their employees demonstrate this service  each year at this celebration working  to assure a safe and happy Fourth of July for visitors and residents.

DAY IN THE PARK FESTIVITIES
Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM

2009 PARADE

SPONSORS

Our sincere thanks to all who help sponsor this event through your generous donations. Without your support these Independence Day events would not be possible. Fund raising, it seems, is the most challenging aspect of any organized event.  It is very gratifying when so many community members, organizations, businesses, property owners, and individuals demonstrate their unified support.  It shows you care about the quality of life and the future of your community.

If you haven't donated to this year's event, please use the following DONATION FORMS below to make a contribution.

Click Here for Business	Click Here for Individual
(Note: Forms are in PDF format. If you need another format, click here to send an email to the Webmaster.)

We wish also to thank those of you who support the MVID events through participation in the various fund-raising events.

As we had to go to press, we were unable to list donations received after June 22, 2009

YOU COULD BE A WINNER

MVID BUTTON

Have you purchased your MVID button? The buttons are available for $2 at many Graeagle and Blairsden shops. There is a number on the back of each one and if your number is called, you win! The winning numbers will be called Sunday at the green.

The winning numbers will be posted at the Graeagle store, the Millworks Restaurant, the Mohawk Tavern, Gumbas Restaurant, the community bulletin board at Graeagle Park, and on this web page.

2009 PARADE ENTRY FORMS

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(Note: Forms are in PDF format. If you need another format,
click here to send an email to the Webmaster.)