For immediate release: 6/17/08

GRDA PARTNERS WITH CITY OF COLLINSVILLE FOR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION...

Grand River Dam Authority's Community Relations Coordinator Laura Schuchman presented a check to Collinsville City Manager Pam Polk in the amount of $3,000 for the City of Collinsville on May 21. The sponsorship will be used toward the collaborative effort of the city, Main Street Association, Collinsville Round-Up Club, along with many volunteers in the city's Fourth of July celebration.

"We have a great city, and we want every aspect of it to instill a positive image. We appreciate our partnership with GRDA in helping us achieve a positive image with this event," said Polk.

The festivities are scheduled to begin Friday, July 4 at 6:00 PM at Collinsville City Park. There will be games, a live band, concession stands, and contests followed with the fireworks show.