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Fourth of July celebration in planning stages |
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April 14, 2015 |
 In
order to have another of Boundary County's
fantastic Fourth of July celebrations as in
years past, planning and funding needs to start
now.
Gary Leonard, who has spearheaded the organizing
and funding of our area's Fourth of July
celebrations in recent years, has again
volunteered to help coordinate this year’s July
Fourth event and ensure we will always have, in
his words, "a classic family-oriented Boundary
County celebration with a parade, picnic,
entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks
display."
"This year," Mr. Leonard says, "we are planning
on holding the 'Old Fashioned All American Small
Town Celebration,' culminating with another
spectacular fireworks show. We will also be
kicking off Kootenai River Days and a possible
Pow Wow."
"We are in the early planning process but one
thing is concrete, we need to purchase the
pyrotechnics. Last year’s purchase was just over
$4,500. Additional costs placed the overall
price tag at about $6,000. This year, we are
attempting to raise $7,000 as we are also
celebrating the Boundary County Centennial. We
have been funded entirely by private donations
so please help us this year."
A website has been established to provide
additional information and recognize those that
contribute. Please visit www.july-fourth.us or
call Gary Leonard at 208-946-9579. Your
sponsorship will earn publicity and mention
during the events. In addition, you will be
named on the web site as a contributor, if you
wish.
"We will be placing an order for fireworks this
month," said Mr. Leonard. "That gives us a few
weeks to raise the $7,000 goal. All
contributions will be held by the City of
Bonners Ferry in an account designated for July
Fourth only."
If you are interested in helping fund the event
with a business donation or with an individual
donation, please stop by the City of Bonners
Ferry and make a tax deductible donation. If you
prefer to mail a check, please make your check
payable to City of Bonners Ferry – Fireworks and
send it to:
July-Fourth
PO Box 1714
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Receipts for your tax deductible donation will
be either mailed or hand delivered.
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