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Holly Fireworks Fund


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Written by Fred Hopper   
Friday, January 22 2010 3:40 pm

Dear Holly citizens and friends of Holly,


My name is Fred Hopper and I have been fortunate to be the guy who shoots your fireworks for you on the Fourth of July since 2001. I also live in Holly, and have since 2001. My wife’s father grew up here and moved back to Holly in the 1980s.


During our times of economic emergency, it was decided at the Holly Village Budget meeting last night (1/20/2010) that the village, as a governmental organization, would not fund the fireworks for the 2010 Fourth of July holiday. It was a hard decision for the council to make, and this was one of a number of discretionary expenses that were not funded. 


Our council recognizes that this is an activity and a day that the vast majority of our neighbors enjoy and participate in, with their own gatherings and activities.


Although it was a disappointment, I agree with the decision. If it is a choice between required services and personnel, and a party, it must be the party that does not happen.


With that said, the Village Council assured me that we could still have the fireworks display, and all of the activities throughout the day that our community has come enjoy if a source of funding can be found. I have been in contact with a few folks who are willing to help with the costs, but more money will be needed if the display is going to happen this year, and probably in the near future. 


This display has historically cost the village between $6,000 and $8,000, and that money is just not available this year, so I am asking for donations from the community. Individuals, businesses and benefactors can all help out.  If we all contribute a little bit, we can have a great display and a great holiday and make this a true Holly display.


I have started an account solely for the gathering of funds for the Holly fireworks at Citizens Bank, called the Holly Fireworks Fund. Any donations can be made directly at any Citizens Bank, or checks made out to “The Holly Fireworks Fund” and mailed to me at:


The Holly Fireworks Fund
c/o Fred Hopper
112 N. First Street
Holly, MI 48442


Click Here to donate now using PayPal!
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  1. Fred, thanks for your valuable services throughout the years and especially for spearheading this drive to ensure that the Holly community can continue to celebrate our independence with your fantastic displays.

    Just based on your numbers, if every household in the Village donated just $2 apiece, you would more than achieve your minimum, and $3 would achieve your high figure. I hope Holly is willing to make such a marginal but meaningful contribution.
  2. Hi Ryan,

    Thanks for your kind words and your support. I have started the account at Citizens Bank, and have also put together a PayPal.

    I have great news! I have a matching grant from the Holly Chamber of Commerce. When I collect the first $1000.00, the Chamber will match it! This will put us well on the way to success.

    I really think that with a bit of help like this, we can have the Best Display since I have been doing it.
  3. I just saw the PayPal Link. Thanks so much Amy and Vera. Incredibly, there is already a donation in the account. I am so happy that there seems to be community support for this. I cant wait to report back to how this all works out.

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