Municipal Women’s Club Hosts New K9 Officer During January Meeting

The Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club hosted the newest Ellwood City K9 Officer “Nico” as part of its January meeting last month.

The K9 and his handler Officer Rich Kruger put together a wonderful demonstration of Nico’s skills for the members in attendance. The program was hosted by membership chairman Joanne Lowrie.

The German Shepard is just under two years old and was introduced to the ECPD in February 2022.

“We are so fortunate to have a K9 in our community,” said Lowrie in a statement.

For those not familiar with the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club, it is a Civic Organization that has been involved in the Ellwood City community since 1954. There is currently
about 30 members and members meet once a month on the 4th Monday at Calvin United Presbyterian Church on Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City. Meetings usually have a guest speaker.

The club welcomes all women in Ellwood City and surrounding areas to join as a guest and potential member in 2023.

The objective of the club is to develop the educational civic and social interest of its members and to advance the welfare of the community.

The club fundraises throughout the year and are able to award a scholarship to Ellwood City Lincoln High and Riverside High School students.  Last year Cheryl Valvano presented the Lincoln High School recipient, Tyunna Jordan, with a scholarship award and Nancy Walton presented the Riverside High School recipient, Izabell Montani, with her scholarship award.

Current fundraiser projects include a 7-Day Designer Purse Raffle, from May 14-20 and a Craft Vendor Show, scheduled for Saturday, May 6th at the Wayne Township Firehall. Contact a member for tickets or more information: Geri Mantz, 724-752-9977 or Cheryl Valvan, 724-535-1011.