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LOCKPORT -- With Riverfest officially moved to June 26-28, the Woodward Township Board of Supervisors have been nailing down specifics regarding the event.
Mark "the Shark" Schlesinger, of Schlesinger Communications, Inc., attended the Recreation Board meeting prior to the supervisors regular meeting to discuss the return of a fan-favorite event.
The much anticipated cardboard boat races haven't happened at Riverfest since 2019. But this year, Schlesinger Communications, Inc. in conjunction with Clinton County Toys for Tots, are taking over the races.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the annual Mark the Shark Toy Drive in partnership with Clinton County Toys for Tots.
The event will run similar to years prior, with a $10 entry fee that will be accepted until the morning of Saturday, June 28.
Registration for the event will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with judging to follow at 11 a.m., and the race beginning at 12 p.m.
Age groups will include children (8-12 years old), youth (13-17 years old), adult (18-49 years old), adults (50+) and family/group/organization.
Requirements include:
-- Boats built with only cardboard, duct tape, nontoxic glue and paint.
-- You must wear an appropriate sized life preserver
-- You must wear river shoes. (No flip flops)
-- You must supply your own oars and paddles. (no motors)
Like in years past, prizes will be awarded for various categories including "Best Boat Design," "Best Theme for Boat and Costume," "The Titanic Award (Best Sinker" and race winners for each age group.
Complete details and entry forms will be available soon at wsqvradio.com under "Cardboard Boat Races."
Schlesinger also amended his concept of "Camp out for Cancer" to "Camp out for Kids."
More information about this event will be released as it is available.
In other township business, the discussion about the purchase of a new police cruiser was continued this month, with a decision being made to go ahead and order the vehicle.
According to Supervisor Kyle Coleman, the vehicle they are going to replace has needed pricy repairs over the years.
"It's getting to the point where it needs to be (replaced.) We need to keep them in a rotation so we aren't getting stuck with something that is worth nothing," said Coleman.
Police Chief Stephen Falotico noted that he has received information that a vehicle is in stock currently that is the same color of the current vehicle.
"If he's already promised that to someone else it could be months before he gets (another) car in," said Falotico.
Though their current cruiser is 10 years old with over 100,000 miles, it has over 12,000 hours of idle time logged.
A quote from November indicated the cost of around $60,667 for a new 2025 cruiser.
Funds to purchase this cruiser will be from the Act 13 gas well monies and from the general fund.
In other news:
-- The supervisors have granted permission for the use of the boat launch on May 3 and May 4 for the Delaware Valley Outboard Racing Association 2025 Boat Race.
-- The supervisors have granted permission for the use of the Boat Launch on July 5 for the finish of the 2025 Keystone Challenge Canoe/Kayak/ Sup Race.
-- The supervisors have approved a donation request for Horses of Hope in the amount of $50. This is the first they have donated since 2019.
-- The supervisors have granted permission for the use of Riverview Park on Sept. 14, 2025 for the annual "Out of the Darkness Walk."
-- The supervisors have granted permission for the use of Riverview Park on Sept. 20, 2025 for Boxes of Hope for a walkathon fundraiser.