Local News - July 2003

Fireworks and fundraisers East Lincoln celebrates the fourth

Published July 9, 2003

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By AMY WADSWORTH , Staff Writer

It was Christmas in July at the third annual East Lincoln fireworks extravaganza last Thursday evening.

Even Santa was there to greet the several hundred people at David Clark Stadium at East Lincoln High School, as they passed by.

Dressed in red shorts, a blue Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses he was smiling and waving, despite the hot summer heat.

He was part of the Cornerstone church booth, a new church in Denver.

“We wanted to be different and have Christmas in July,” said Heather Cook, wife of associate pastor, Chris Cook. “We thought we would stick out more than just doing hamburgers and hotdogs.”

The Cook’s set up a booth at this year’s fireworks to get their name out in the community.

“We have only been open a year,” Cook said. “We are trying to get the word out that we are in Denver.”

She said the new church is non-traditional and has a very relaxed atmosphere.

Also included in the display was a Christmas tree, Christmas cookies and Santa’s elves.

Another popular attraction was the Relay for Life booth with all money going to cancer prevention.

The booth had a display of everything from red white and blue luaus, patriotic hats, and flashing American pins.

“We thought the pins would be a big success when it starts to get dark because they light up,” said Patsy Black, chairperson of East Lincoln Relay for Life. “I have already sold 100 of the pins at People’s Bank where I work in Triangle.”

This was the first time a booth like this had been set up and it was a very big success.

“It is going surprisingly well,” said Darla Stines, who was working the booth. “It is a good way to bring in more money for the Relay for Life event.”

Diana Hopkins, of Denver, was very excited about all of the patriotic gear. She was wearing her patriotic hat, luau, and waving her American flag.

“People need to get in the American tradition,” she said. “We have a lot to be proud of in America.”

Tracy Hill and daughter Reagann, 4, of Iron Station, returned to the fireworks this year.

“It’s fun,” Hill said. “It is something to do-come and see the fireworks and eat.”

Other attractions this year included face painting, hair spraying of red, white and blue and a climbing wall.

The event was sponsored by the Denver Area Business Association.

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