Clark Lakers are showing their generosity.  The needed funds are now in place for Freedom Fireworks.  Donors have joined the Mahalak’s to light up the skies on Saturday, July 11th.   

Those who saw last year’s display are still in awe of it.  By positioning the barge between Kentucky and Eagle Points, there wasn’t a cove or place at the lake that didn’t feel the thunder and share in the celebration. 

Putting together this year’s Freedom Fireworks involves significant planning, infrastructure and cost.  The display will be engineered by Starfire, a professionally licensed operator with a solid national reputation. Requirements include obtaining permits and being adequately insured. 

The total cost to hire Starfire is $15,000.  The Mahalak’s donated $5,000 as a down payment on the contract.  Others joined together to help. 

Stars & Stripes level – $2,500 to $5,000

  • Ralph and Joan Mahalak 
  • Mike & Janine Mahalak

Spark Clark Lake level – $500 to $2,499

  • Joan Ambs
  • Holly Bolenbaugh
  • Kevin and Christie Bush, II
  • Patrick and Kim Guenter
  • Wayne and Chris Melling-Krantz
  • M-R Builder
  • Michael and Jill O’Donohue
  • Travis and Armida Pearse
  • Jon and Annette Rozycki
  • David and Heather Russell
  • Arthur and Stephanie Sconochia
  • Dave and Sue Woodsum
  • Richard Zecchino

Red,White & Blue level – $100 to $499

  • Bill and Karen Bixler
  • Harland and Joyce Brown
  • Jack & Bonnie Burns
  • John Calhoun
  • Don and Kim Bills
  • Mark Hopkins
  • Philip Hones
  • Jeff Jarrell
  • John and Dotty Karkheck
  • John and Lori Koplin
  • Cheryl Mack
  • Tracy Page
  • Terry and Cathy Scott
  • Joe and Kathleen Thorrez
  • Dave and Becky Turk

Big Boom level – up to $99

  • Greg and Mary Christman
  • Kathleen Hendges
  • Sandra Pease-Simon
  • Jerry and Krista Schatzle
  • Jennifer Wren
  • Anonymous donor

Archie and Stephanie Sconochia have been leaders in helping to raise funds.  

Those who saw last year’s display are still in awe of it.  By positioning the barge between Kentucky and Eagle Points, there wasn’t a cove or place at the lake that didn’t feel the thunder and share in the celebration. 

FAQs

1)      What if contributions exceed the amount needed?

Any excess will become part of the Foundation’s unrestricted account for the future benefit of Clark Lake.

2)      If the Foundation is accepting donations for this display, why not others?

The Foundation directors, after much discussion, voted to accept these donations because of the following. Starfire is a professional fireworks company with a national reputation and will fulfill important legal requirements.  They will obtain the necessary permits, are licensed and are adequately insured.    

 

 

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