Western Wayne Junior Wildcats start a new Easter tradition
The Junior Wildcats visited Wayne Woodlands Manor over Easter weekend, starting what officials hope will be a longstanding tradition.
WAYMART — Although the fall sports season is still many months away, one local youth football organization is already making headlines in all the right ways. On Saturday, April 4, Western Wayne Junior Wildcat players, coaches and cheerleaders dropped by Wayne Woodlands Manor to share a little holiday cheer with residents. The 117-bed skilled nursing facility was built by Wayne Memorial Health System and has been serving local families since 1994.
Located in Waymart, its dedicated staff provides care for folks in need of short term rehabilitation or long term assistance. More: Western Wayne hires Shimkosky as its new varsity football coach Also by Kevin Edwards: High School Football: Western Wayne impresses in Week 1 victory over Susquehanna On Saturday, Wayne Woodlands opened its doors to 25 Junior Wildcats who arrived on the scene with smiles, laughter and a genuine desire to make this Easter a memorable one. “It was a smash hit,” exclaimed longtime coach Matthew Feldman, who organized the event.
“The kids had a blast and the nurses and residents are still talking about it. There were literally smiles all around. ” Setting the stage Feldman is a 2007 Western Wayne graduate and a proud product of its football program under the watchful eye of coach Tim Hess.
After high school, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps, then returned to Wayne County to build a career and start a family. “I’ve always looked up to Coach Hess,” Feldman said. “He’s a great man who truly inspired me.