Grand Marshal Winner- Sharon Fisher Patterson

Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce announces this year’s 4th of July Grand Marshall Winner: Sharon Fisher Patterson.

Who is Sharon Fisher Patterson? She lives in Georgia now but will be returning to Mount Angel for the Leonard and Marie Fisher family reunion. She graduated from JFK high school in 1967. Her sister Char Unrein of Mount Angel purchased a raffle ticket for her. Sharon’s parents Leonard and Marie (Ebner) Fisher owned Fisher Pharmacy in Mount Angel. She and her husband moved to Georgia in 1979. She worked for Macy's Department stores for 25 years before retiring.

As grand marshal, Sharon and her family will be first in the 2008 “America the Beautiful” Mount Angel 4^th of July Parade, award the grand marshal prize to best entry, 4 chicken dinners after the parade, reserve seating for the Marion County Volunteer band and dessert for four. She will also announce the start of the Mount Angel Fireworks.

The Mount Angel chamber of Commerce would like to thank all businesses that donated to our firework display. Thank you to all who bought raffle tickets. 100% of the purchase price goes to the firework display. If you’d like a chance to be Grand Marshall for 2009, entries will be available at JFK High School stadium on July 4^th. Next year’s winner will be announced on June 14^th (flag day) 2009.

The fireworks will be at JFK high school stadium at dust, following the Marion County Volunteer Band performance starting at 8:30pm. The high school football field has recently been reseeded and maintenance work continues during the summer. The school asks the public to be careful of all cones and taped off areas. Please no fireworks on school grounds. and no bikes or strollers on the track.

A few updates/ changes

Thank you to all food vendors.

Please be aware the following has changed:
1. BREAKFAST- location has changed to Mount Angel Middle school located on Marquam street- time is still 7-9am.
2. LUNCH- still after the parade- but choice of chicken or ribs on the menu
3. EVENING- Knights of Columbus booth opens at 7:00pm not 6:00pm as stated in flier.

Megan Grant has agreed to sing the national anthem prior to the parade. Thank you Megan!

Come to Mount Angel July 4th, 2008

Deadline for Grand Marshall raffle is June 21st

Please send entries to thechamber mail box. Entries can be dropped off at the Glockenspeil restuartant and Mount Angel Dental Clinic (Shauna L. Pier DDS).

All the money goes to fireworks!*********

Grand Marshall raffle

Would you like to be in a Parade? Would you like to honor a mother, father, friend, employee, etc.? Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce is holding a raffle. The winner is the Grand Marshall of the 4^th of July Parade! All proceeds go to fireworks!

The Grand Marshall will be first in the parade riding in a convertible, twenty pounds of candy to throw or not to throw. One hundred beaded necklaces, Award Grand Marshall prize to best parade entry, and keep Honorary Grand Marshall banner. Four dinners after the parade, reserved seating for the Marion County Volunteer band, dessert for four and announce the start of the Mount Angel Fireworks.

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Raffle tickets $ 10.00 each

Name: __________________________________

Address:_________________________________

Phone: __________________________________

Please send entry to: Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 221

Mount Angel, Or 97362

* Entries available at Mt. Angel West Coast Bank, Glockenspiel, and Mt. Angel Dental Clinic

Events on 4th of July

1. Boy scouts breakfast from 7-9am at Middle school- LOCATION CHANGE
2. Mount Angel Parade 11:10am
3. BBQ chicken and pulled pork at Middle school following parade
4. 1:00 Mount Angel Fire Department water fight at JFK parking lot.
5. Radio Control fliers in field behind middle school after parade
6. Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest sausages, Ice Cream and strawberries 7:00pm until fireworks or run out of food.
7. Boy Scouts flag retiring ceremony 8:05p.m- still unconfirmed
8. Marion County Citizen’s Band 8:30-9:30p.m.
9. Fireworks to follow
Questions? Email drpier95@hotmail.com

Parade entry form

Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce presents:

“America the Beautiful” 4th of July Parade
July 4th 2008 11:10 AM
Mount Angel, Oregon

Parade Entry Form

Name or Description of Entry:


Contact Person: ______________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________

Address: _______________________________________

Estimated number of Participants: _________________
$15 per entry fee
Limit 3 vehicles / floats per entry
Please complete this form and mail with check or money order by: June 30th, 2008

Make checks payable to Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce / 4th of July Parade and mail to P.O. BOX 221, Mount Angel, Oregon 97362.

DAY OF PARADE: Please sign in by 10:30am Vehicles floats please enter off Church and Cleveland Street.

Parade will start from Corner of Garfield and Church, proceed east on Taylor, from Taylor to Birch to Marquam ending at JFK High School. (over)



Please give us some information regarding your entry for the announcer:
(limit to 3-4 sentences) i.e. year and make of car, how long to restore, service groups: what projects you sponsor during the year, items of interest –Anyone celebrating a birthday today etc.

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Other events on July 4th in Mount Angel
1. Boy scouts breakfast from 7-9am.
2. Mount Angel Parade 11:10am
3. BBQ chicken at Middle school following parade
4. 1:00 Mount Angel Fire Department water fight at JFK parking lot.
5. Radio Control fliers in field behind middle school after parade
6. Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest sausages, Ice Cream and strawberries 7:00pm
7. Boy Scouts flag retiring ceremony 8:05p.m
8. Marion County Citizen’s Band 8:30-9:30p.m.
9. Fireworks to follow
Questions? Email drpier95@hotmail.com