A group of community supporters helped update the fireworks fundraising progress board at Choice Properties in Russells Point May 20. Pictured, from the left: front row: Paula Holland, Above All; Heather Altstaetter and Angela Hersh, Middlefield/Farmers National; Christie Barns, Tammy Gump, Bobbie Trittschuh and Derek Robb, Mary Rutan; Amber Fagan, Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce; and second row: Jon Watkins, fireworks fundraising committee chair for the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce; Abby Watson, Mary Rutan marketing; Carol Buettner, Superior Credit Union; Jeff Reed, Honda; Andy Law, Emily Stone and Jake Stone, Above All Power Washing & Window Cleaning. (SHARYN KOPF | THE CHRONICLE)
With the plan to “own the sky for the Fourth of July,” efforts to raise funding for this year’s Indian Lake fireworks display continue to move forward. On Thursday, May 22, members of the community working to support the event gathered at Choice Properties in Russells Point to update the total they’ve received so far.
Currently, that number sits at just under $100,000—54 percent toward their goal of $180,000.
“This is a special July fourth celebration because it’s our country’s two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary,” Tammy Gump with Mary Rutan Hospital pointed out. “That makes this display more meaningful.”
When the Indian Lake Chamber reached out to Above All Power Washing & Window Cleaning, CEO Andy Law said he “jumped on it immediately.” He continued, “It’s such a great event that’s been a staple in the community since 1965. Our number one hope is to keep the tradition going.”
To submit a donation, go to givebetter.com and search for Own the Sky for the Fourth of July. You can also show your support by participating in the Firecracker Run on Saturday, June 13. This one-time activity, specifically geared toward motorcyclists, invites all vehicles that can travel at highway speeds safely for a cruise around Indian Lake.
Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. with kickstands up at noon. Cost is $20 per rider and includes a light lunch from the event host, LuLu’s at the Lake.