KICK-OFF, STUMP-OFF CROWNING/SWEARING IN.

WOW!WOW!WOW! WHAT A CONTEST.

The 1^ST. Annual Mayoral Candidates, “Kalamity Kay”, “Luke the Drifter, Accordion Stalker”, “The Red Barron, renowned BSer”, The Proprietor, Pistol Packin' Pete” and “GOOSE the Dapper dancing Dog”, brought us to our knees with their “Bull & Bark” and with each of their own characters brought the Community of Groveland together, gave the community some very special moments, sold an astronomical 12,277 “Bribes”, for a substantial amount of the Chambers Net 49er Festival Profit and a return to the participating Sponsors & Organizations, Tuolumne Trails, Garrote Lions, Shindig Committee, PML Aviation Association & Country Mountain Riders, of 30% each for individual Bribes sold. Congratulations to all the Candidates, their sponsors for a spirited and fun campaign. Well done!

A very Special Chairperson “Thanks” to the, supporters, “Bribe Purchasers”, Business's, Iron Door Saloon, Hotel Charlotte, Groveland Hotel, Saber Design, PML News, Yosemite Highway Herald, Union Democrat, PML Voice, the special Helper/Banker/Head Pollster/Vote Counter that kept me and all in line Laurie Nagle. Special Thanks also to Jen Nersesian for presentations to the Deputy Mayors & the Crowning of the Mayor, Kay Glaves. Thanks also to the Groveland Fire Department, Bonnie Langfeld & George Navarro for the presentation of the “Red” strongbox that held the results, Miguel Maldonado for the pictures, DVD's and to Sacramento's own Channel 13 for the live coverage and putting Groveland's own Honorary Mayor Contest on the map.

So with this new event being introduced to the “doins” of the 2008 49er Festival & Chili cook-off and being an annual event. Get your candidate, figured out his/her slogan(s) for 2009 and “Get-em-Started”.

Congratulations to all and Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.

By, Jim Nagle. 2008 Honorary Mayor Chairperson.