Millersport news: Lions Club remembers 'The Can Man' Sandy Wright
The Lions Club is saddened by the death of one of the Sweet Corn Festival’s loyal and dedicated officers on Jan. 7. Lion Sandy Wright remained active and involved until his health declined several years ago. Lion Sandy joined the Millersport Lions Club in April of 1977 and at the time of his death he was the Lion with the longest years of service in the club. He was sponsored by his sister’s father-in-law Harold McCafferty. He was a Life Member. He served as the club’s Tail Twister for five years and it was never a dull moment when he was collecting fines from members. He also managed the Lions Clubhouse for four years. He served the Sweet Corn Festival as Gates Chair from 1989 – 1993 and then as Assistant Gates/Parking Chair from 1994 – 2019. Sandy was known locally as “The Can Man”. He diligently showed up after events to remove bags of aluminum cans to take to recycling. He was an environmentalist long before it was fashionable. He will be missed dearly.
The next Sweet Corn Festival meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the Lions Clubhouse. The focus of the meeting will be clubhouse improvements, Summer Work Teams and the Founders’ Commons Stage.
The Lions Club recently took possession of a new Massey-Ferguson Tractor with a bucket lift attached. The Festival Committee has accepted an offer to purchase the old John Deere tractor and also authorized the sale of the Massey-Ferguson Tractor. Both tractors were declared surplus. Both tractors are over 50 years old and are in running condition. The club still has a large surplus of landscaping blocks available free to anyone if they will haul them away.
Students of the Month
The January Students of the Month at Millersport Junior/Senior High School were nominated by the science department.7th Grade – Hunter Blackburn and Eden Waterer8th Grade – Breann Laughlin and Owen Everitt9th Grade – Justin Phillips and Sydney Littlejohn10th Grade – Hannah Zimmerman and Nicholas Dollmatsch11th Grade – Tiffany Porter and Ryan Turner12th Grade – Jordan Ross and Sean Warren-Lobb
Senior citizens
The Millersport Senior Citizens met at noon Friday, Feb. 17 in the Millersport Lions Clubhouse. President Ed Otte welcomed the 20 members present and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Nancy Davis offered prayer before the potluck lunch. The Kitchen Committee for the meeting were Judy Harris and Carol Kitzmiller.
Following lunch President Otte conducted the business meeting. The minutes, treasurer’s report and bills were approved. The Kitchen Committee for March will be Marty and Dave Holtz, Ruthanne and John Hammel. The club will provide fish for the main entrée for the potluck lunch on Friday, March 3rd. Door prizes were won by Judy Harris, Alice Graham, Carol King, Vivian Crist, Nancy Davis, Marty Holtz and Richard Neff. The meeting was adjourned for cards and Bingo.
The next meeting will be held at noon Friday, March 3 at the Lions Clubhouse. Anyone who is 55 years of age and older is encouraged to join for fun, food and fellowship.
Board of Education
The Walnut Township Local School District Board of Education met Feb. 13 in the Laker Learning Center of Millersport High School. The meeting was called to order by President Holly Armstrong. Student Liaison Evan Sweet gave his report. The minutes and Treasurer’s Report were approved as well as a transfer of interest to the Permanent Improvement Fund.
Elementary Principal Kim Yenni reported on interim reports, Third/Fourth Grade Music program, and Right-to-Read Week activities.
Junior/Senior High School Principal Megan Terry’s report listed the January Students of the Month, yearbook pictures, online classes, government end-of-course exam, and upcoming events. Mrs. Terry also thanked Christi Eyerman and Gage Littlejohn for arranging the community resources night at a recent basketball game.
A report was given by board member Mitchell Severance for the Staff, Personnel and Finance Committee meeting. Board member Karen Keller reported for the Building and Grounds Committee. Board member Jennifer Levacy commented on the significant damage to the gym floor and the prices for repair.
Superintendent Kim Radulovich presented the 2023/2024 School Calendar option, and reported on committee meetings, grant applications, her visits to senior citizens meetings, enrollment numbers, and legislative highlights.The board voted to enter into Executive Session to consider the discipline of a public employee or official. There was to be no action to follow.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, March 13 in the Laker Learning Center.
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