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6 Millcreek
Letter from the Supervisors
As we inch closer to spring , the pace of activity in the Township tends to increase . There ’ s a lot going on and this issue of In Millcreek gives you a glimpse of some of it .
In the pages that follow , you ’ ll meet the Sydney Stitt , the McDowell student serving as an “ ambassador ” to the Board of Supervisors . You ’ ll also meet some new township employees and say good-bye to several retirees . There are bunches of public service programs lined up for the coming months , from income tax preparation to driver safety and property tax / rent rebate help . LECOM Health and Lifeworks Erie will again be offering programs at the Municipal Building . Our Recycling Department has a lot of news , including schedules for the Compost and Recycling Center and special collection days . Don ’ t miss the articles about one of the township ’ s volunteer fire fighters , Emergency Management , changes to your cable TV and what makes Millcreek ’ s Government Channel tick .
So … enjoy all that this In Millcreek has to offer and remember that it won ’ t be long before the sun gets higher in the sky and we start to see the crocuses and daffodils popping up .
Brian McGrath , John Groh , & John Morgan
Millcreek Township Student Ambassador
Sydney Stitt is currently a Senior at McDowell High School . She participates in Varsity Tennis and Swimming . She is a member of the Speech and Debate Club , Model United Nations , Robotics and the National Honor Society , in which she serves as President .
This year , the McDowell Senior was chosen to serve as Student Ambassador for Millcreek Township . During each Supervisors ’ Meeting , Sydney was given the chance to comment on agenda items and learn about various Millcreek initiatives such as the new “ Embrace Millcreek ” which is a plan to beautify the Township . She also was able to report current activities going on at McDowell . Through her eyes , classmates and teachers had the chance to find out what was going on in the Township , and meeting attendees could learn about what was happening at the High School .
This position created unique opportunities for Sydney . Recently Governor Tom Wolf visited Erie to discuss issues , projects , and areas where the State may be able to provide assistance . Sydney participated in a meeting with the Governor and gave insight to exciting projects that were happening in the Erie area .
Sydney ’ s term as Student Ambassador will
Sydney Stitt with Supervisors Brian McGrath , John Groh , & John Morgan end when she graduates from McDowell this upcoming spring . Future McDowell Seniors interested in participating in this role should contact Crystal
Sydney Stitt & Governor Myers or Sandy Tom Wolf
Means . Student requirements are good grades as well as an interest in public speaking and government .
Reflecting on her time spent as Student Ambassador , Sydney stated , “ I ’ ve certainly grown to love my hometown more and more through my experiences .”