Rick and Sarah Boltz, organizers of the annual fireworks show on Lake Cypress Springs, reported collecting $29,475 in donations to help the South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.
The Boltz were helped in preparations for the display by members of the SFVFD, their son Patrick Boltz, and friends, Chris Boe, Daniel Merrill, Michael Hever, and Eric Labeyre. For more details, see the July 8 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.






