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Eagles
fireworks a success despite weather!
By Bob Robinson
The heck with the weather! The Eagles simply moved its fireworks from
an uncooperative night to a cooperative one… and the community showed
up.
More than 2,000 people attended the annual Greenville Eagles
Independence Day Celebration at Shade Road and got the show of their
lives. The 25-minute display capped off with a shower of lights, colors
and sounds that filled the sky and brought the crowd to its feet with
clapping, hoots and cheers.
Eagles officers closed their downtown facility at 6 p.m. Monday, and
opened Shade Road simultaneously. Visitors started arriving shortly
after that, with the majority arriving between 8 and 9 p.m.
The change in plans was necessary due to a thunderstorm arriving about
4:30 p.m. on the scheduled Sunday night. First, the fireworks display
was moved to 11 p.m., then postponed to Monday due to flooding, wet
grounds and concerns about another storm still on the way.
The second storm never materialized, but some of the scheduled
fireworks had taken in moisture; they were replaced for Monday evening.
The evening went as planned the previous night with the exception of
the bands that had prior commitments and couldn’t make the change. The
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary sold popcorn, hamburgers, hot dogs and snacks.
Other concessions were provided by Rismiller’s, Bowman’s, Kettle Corn
and Grumpy’s. Games, the bounce house and a packed playground kept kids
occupied until it was time for the fireworks… and adults were treated
to music, drawings and Karaoke throughout the evening.
Eagles Worthy President Greg Peck thanked officers and volunteers for
their hard work putting the event together, and County News Online for
getting the word out about the last minute schedule change. CNO, in
return, wishes to thank WTGR Tiger Radio, Darke Journal and all of its
facebook friends for helping to get the word out.
No camera can capture the reality of a fireworks show and,
unfortunately, the point and shoot camera that does an excellent job
with the vast majority of photos on CNO, simply wasn’t up to the task
Monday night. However, if you weren’t there, the photos offered will
give you a taste of what you missed. Also, be sure to check out photos
of the reason for the scheduled change and the visitors who enjoyed a
great show Monday night.
One final note… as appropriate, the reason we celebrate Independence
Day was noted to the visitors. Worthy President Peck talked about the
thanks we owe to our forefathers and the military for the sacrifices
they made to keep this celebration possible. He and his family then led
everyone through Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an American.”
Greenville Eagles Independence Celebration: The Visitors
There was plenty of entertainment for children and adults alike… click here
Greenville Eagles Independence Celebration: The Fireworks
Visitors were treated to a great show with a rousing finale… click here
Greenville Eagles Independence Celebration: Rained Out
Despite the disappointments caused by the weather, young and old alike
still found reasons to have a good time… click here
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