Holly Outdoor Recreation Coalition thanks community

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Ryan Bladzik

On behalf of the Holly Outdoor Recreation Coalition (HORC) and the Playful City USA task force, I would like to take the opportunity to recognize and thank our dedicated volunteers, participants and the entire Holly community for making the first annual Community Play Day an outstanding success!

A cloudy, cool morning turned into a beautiful summer day on September 17, 2011, and nearly 500 kids, parents, volunteers and community members came out to play in Holly’s Crapo Park. More than 50 kids participated in our “outdoor scavenger hunt,” and it was a joy to see parents and grandparents working closely with their kids to identify the wonders that are hidden in a simple local park. It was a great reminder that all it takes to have fun, get exercise, and grow closer as family and friends takes little more than getting outside.

Although the event was simple, we couldn’t have put it on without the help and support of some outstanding members of the community. The biggest thanks go out to Katy Hughes and Ina Golden for serving as the coordinators of the event—these are two women who, when their plate gets full, they simply make the plate bigger, and their dedication showed in the success of Community Play Day.

Also deserving of thanks and recognition is HORC Trustee George Kullis; the North Oakland County Fire Authority for coming out with their great safety activities; Nicole Kilpatrick of Morgan’s Boutique, Jamie Noll of One Skate Ahead, and the Holly Area Schools administration for promotional support; Spicer Orchards of Fenton for their donation of yummy apples; Hope Ponsart and the Downtown Development Authority for the use of their PA system; Nick Klempp, Crossings Community and the Holly Area Community Coalition for their support and for hosting “Minute to Win It: Holly Edition,” Traci Turner for photography services, and the Patriot Week Festival committee for their wonderful cooperation, as well as all of our tireless volunteers!

The Holly Outdoor Recreation Coalition would also like to thank the local officials that joined us to unveil and celebrate Holly’s Playful City USA Designation: Jackie Campbell, Jason Hughes, Sandra Kleven and Tom Clark from the Holly Village Council; Jesse Lambert and Mark Freeman of Holly Township; Linda Blair from the Holly Area Schools Board of Education; Chris Harbowy and Stephanie Chamberlain from the Village of Holly Parks Commission; and Toni Brinker and Bev Lauinger from Holly Township Parks and Recreation.

Thanks again to everyone, and mark your calendars, Holly! The second annual Community Play Day will be on September 15, 2012! Come out and play!



Sincerely,
Ryan Bladzik
President, Holly Outdoor Recreation Coalition