Jim Moyer and the late Wayne Webster both did everything in their power to make sure the needs of the community and youths were met if at all possible. On Thursday night, both were recognized for their efforts as they were presented Legacy of Service awards by Center Township Trustee Kevin Evans.
“We love the opportunity to recognize the people in our community that actually step up and are able to help out,” said Evans. “The two individuals we picked tonight, Wayne Webster and Jim Moyer, both exemplify that element of our community providing that legacy of service that we look for. In Jim’s case, he’s provided over a century worth of help in our community. In Wayne’s case, he provided youth opportunities that they would not have had otherwise.”
Center Township presents three such awards during the year. The other award went to Russ Kaspar during the WILO Senior Fair.
Webster, who passed away in 2016, worked for the Frankfort Street Department for over 24 years. Webster was recognized for his volunteer work at the Boys and Girls Club of Clinton County and his Children’s Christmas Fund, which provides toys, clothing and food for children in need at Christmas time.
Evans said Webster embodied being “Mr. Christmas”.
“He ensured that families would have a great Christmas during his time with the Street Department,” said Evans. “Center Township is proud that we can partner to keep that tradition alive because every child should feel cared for during this time of year.”
Webster’s wife and children accepted the award on his behalf.
Asked how her father would react about the award, his daughter Maci said, “I think he would be shocked because the things he did was out of the kindness of his heart. He didn’t do anything for recognition. My dad did everything he could for the community and giving back to the children of our community. He would be humbled and blessed.”
A retired teacher, Moyer is retiring at the end of this month after 32 years of service as a member of the Frankfort City Council. He’s also the Republican Party Chairman for Clinton County and has been the scorekeeper at Frankfort High School basketball games for 50 years. In addition, Moyer is very involved in community organizations such as the Optimist Club.
“When you total his years of service, you get well over a century worth of work,” said Evans. “You can’t find that every often in our community with very many people. The amount of work he does is extraordinary, and the time commitment he makes is extraordinary.”
Moyer was taken by surprise when he received the award.
“I’m speechless,” he said. “It’s an unexpected honor and I’m humbled to accept it. It was a total surprise, I didn’t have any idea that I was going to be honored in this way by the Center Township Trustee and Board.”