Sumpter Township Deputy Supervisor/Trustee Tim Rush is among the members of the township parks and recreation board hoping to revive several community events impacted by the pandemic.
During the June 26 meeting of the board of trustees, Rush explained that the township and the parks and recreation department were hosting Family Fun Day from noon until 4 p.m. July 22. He explained that while the volunteers and some township employees were already in the process of preparing for the event, volunteers were still needed.
“Anybody who wants to volunteer should contact the clerk's office,” Rush said. “I figure we'll probably start setting up and moving equipment from the parks and rec building probably about 9:30 in the morning,” he added.
Rush thanked fellow Trustee Matt Oddy who volunteered to help him cook during the day-long family event. “We are cooking with charcoal, and we've got those brand new grills out there. That'll be fantastic, “Rush said.
Rush said volunteers are also needed to bring back the popular Turkey Shoot in the township. He said members of the committee had been discussing the negative impact on current ammunition prices and other supplies for the event. He noted that the committee members had discussed increasing the participation fees or asking for donations, but no final decision had been made.
“We need volunteers for this event, too. We need volunteers if we are going to be able to bring back some of these community events,” he said.
