Honey Brook Lions Club distributes grants

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Each year, members of the Honey Brook Lions Club award grants to local nonprofit organizations in the Honey Brook area. During the most recent check presentation ceremony, held on June 8 at the Lions Club Community Center, the club gave away grants totaling $16,595. Grant winners who attended the event included Cub Pack leader Zach Walsh and Scout leader Cody Short from Troop 9, which meets at the Lions center; board president and hard decisions. As long as you keep moving forward, one step after the next, you’ll have (a story) to tell,” she stated. “So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact and remember that life’s a great balancing act. As Dr. Seuss suggested, you have been writing a story of ‘all the places you’ll go.’”

Rocky Advent and library director Jennifer Spade from the Honey Brook Community Library; Doris Haley from Doris Haley Ministries; Ivan Stoltzfus from Steeple to People Ministries; fire police Capt. Bill Ford, representing the Honey Brook Fire Company and Honey Brook Fire Police; Kyle Esh from the Honey Brook Youth Center; Kevin Putt from the Honey Brook Food Pantry; and Officers Robert Kliner and Bob Herzog from the Honey Brook Borough Police Department.

TVHS principal Bill Clements listed the accomplishments of the Class of 2023, including honors and awards at state and national competitions in FFA and the Technology Student Association. He also acknowledged TVHS student musicians, student artists and members of the theater arts club.

He added that the seniors planned spirit weeks, a powderpuff game, a junior-senior prom and homecoming. They collected items for food banks, provided holiday gifts for children and raised funds for local charities. “In a remarkable campaign, the Mini-THON (members) shattered their goal and their previous records by collecting over $53,000 for the kids, supporting families and funding research in the fight against pediatric cancer,” Clements reported.

Benjamin provided the final remarks to the graduates. “Remember that success is not measured solely by material wealth or professional achievements. True success lies in making a difference in the lives of others, finding joy and leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and kindness,” he said. “Today we stand here looking out in the world, brimming with endless possibility. Let’s embrace the future with open hearts and open minds, armed with the knowledge and experience we have gained. Congratulations, Class of 2023. May your journey be filled with purpose, fulfillment and an unwavering commitment to make the world a better place.”

Other student speakers were class president Josh Phillips, vice president Paige Borkowski, treasurer Jaden Brighter, secretary Makayla Biddle and class speaker Emma McBride. Superintendent Patrick Winters and school district board president Gary McEwen also offered remarks.

To view the entire TVHS graduation ceremony, visit www.youtube.com and search for “2023 Twin Valley High School Commencement.”