SSVC: Golf Tournament 8/26/2023

Good evening, our annual golf tournament is Saturday August 26, 2023. Tee time is 8:00 a.m. We could still use some teams. If you are interested, please call Ken Beck, Alumni President at his home 717-267-0860. If no answer, PLEASE leave a message.   We need volunteers at the registration desk & to sell tickets. We will need you to arrive by 6:30 a.m. We will also need volunteers on the golf course at the Par 3 hole. If interested in volunteering, please feel free to contact Vickie Cook, Alumni Secretary by text or call 717-698-8905 or Ken Beck at the above number.   Thank you. Scotland Family Forever! Your Scotland Sister, Vickie “Portner” Cook ’73SecretarySSVC Alumni AssociationGoCadets2015@comcast.net717-698-8905 (Please leave a message)www.ssvcalumni.org (check it out)  

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SSVC Taps: Mrs. Jane Morgan (79), elementary teacher passed away 7/14/2023

Good morning, Thank you, Mrs. Dawn Gates, teacher for sharing the sad news that Mrs. Jane Morgan (79), elementary teacher passed away 7/14/2023.   Mrs. Morgan was predeceased by her husband Mr. Ronald Morgan, electric shop teacher.  Mr. Morgan passed away January 15, 2016.   A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201.  There will not be a public viewing.   Obituary   Jane L. Morgan, age 79, of Scotland, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Green Ridge Village, Newville. She was born January 10, 1944 in Indiana, PA to the late Francis and Frances (Walsh) Nantais.   She was employed as an Elementary School Teacher at Scotland School for Veterans Children until her retirement. She was a member of Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, Chambersburg. Jane was a member of the social sorority

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SSVC: Picnic, Monthly Get-together & Golf Tournament

Good morning everyone, Happy Saturday!   The annual picnic is July 29 at 11:00 until around 4:00 at Green Township Park, 996 Elevator Street, Scotland, PA (across the pond entrance of the school).  The Alumni Association will provide the meat (hamburgers, hotdogs & sausage), the rolls and water.  Please feel free to bring a covered dish to share with everyone.  If you want something other than water to drink please bring it.  We will not be having the silent auction this year.   We will not be having our monthly get-together (breakfast or lunch) in July.  Our next one will be a lunch on August 19 at 11:30 at the Front Street Diner, 4003 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA.  The phone number is 717-525-9318.  Thank you, Sylvia Shrawder Mathieu ’61 for making the arrangements.   The annual golf tournament is August 26 at the Eagles Crossing Golf Course, 501 Conodoguinet

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SSVC: Save the Dates! 🙂

Good morning SSVC Alumni & Friends,  PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES for 2023!  Details will be provided closer to each event. March 12 (Sunday):The Franklin County Special Olympics & Scotland School Alumni Association.  Tickets can be purchased at the door. March 18 (Saturday):   SSVC Alumni & Friends Breakfast – Greenvillage Drive-in Family Restaurant, 5440 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA. June 9, 10, & 11 (Friday-Sunday):   Reunion, 755 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg, PA – Details forthcoming in the newsletter. Dear Classmates of 1973, I hope many of you are planning to join the reunion this year to celebrate 50 years.  We are trying to plan some type of activity during reunion.  If we are able to arrange something details will be provided. If you are in contact with someone from the class of 1973 please share this information with them.  I would love to see as many of my classmates as possible. July 29

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Fwd: SSVC: Cash Bingo – March 12, 2023

CASH BINGO Benefits:  The Franklin County Special Olympics & Scotland School Alumni Association Date of Bingo & Place:  Sunday March 12, 2023 at the Scotland Community Center, 3832 Scotland Main St. Scotland, PA. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. There will be 20 regular games plus Extra Special Games. There will be door prizes and a concession stand. Non-Profit Organization – Donation $30.00. Tickets can be purchased at the door. However, please let me know if you plan to attend, and how many tickets you want. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me 717-698-8905. Thank you for your support from the Franklin County Special Olympics & Scotland School Alumni Association Scotland Family Forever! Your Scotland Sister, Vickie “Portner” Cook ’73SecretarySSVC Alumni AssociationGoCadets2015@comcast.net717-698-8905 (Please leave a message)www.ssvcalumni.org (check it out)  

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SSVC Sick Call: Diane Walsh Freeman ’65

Good morning, Please say an extra prayer for Diane Walsh Freeman ’65 as she deals with some medical issues.  She was admitted to the hospital on Thursday 1/19.  You can let her know you are thinking about her but sending a card or note of cheer to her home. Diane Freeman 1817 Hunter Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Thank you, for keeping Diane in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you Diane, for letting us know that you are currently in the hospital. Scotland Family Forever! Your Scotland Sister, Vickie “Portner” Cook ’73SecretarySSVC Alumni AssociationGoCadets2015@comcast.net717-698-8905 (Please leave a message)www.ssvcalumni.org (check it out)  

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