Under the lights

Mark Walters, Student Writer|October 4, 2017

Greater Nanticoke Area unveiled a new state of the art lighting system at the football game on August 25, 2017. This was done on Alumni Night where those who played football for Nanticoke between 1967-2017 were admitted free.  

The LED system was a project through Musco Lighting.  Dr. Grevera stated, in an interview with The Citizens’ Voice,  that Musco Lighting has provided sports stadium lighting at Clemson University, Auburn University, the Mercedes- Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Notre Dame Stadium, Petco Park in San Diego and Ford Field in Detroit.

According to muscolighting.com, Musco Lighting  was founded by Joe P. Crookham and Myron Gordon in 1976 and is currently headquartered in Oskaloosa, LA. They have pioneered systems using  LED technologies that have made dramatic improvements in energy efficiency and provided affordable ways to control spill light and glare.

Light-Structure System™ is designed in 5 Easy Pieces from foundation to pole top to provide a complete solution for lighting, electrical, and structural needs.

  1. Precast concrete base
  2. Galvanized steel pole
  3. Electrical components endosure
  4. Wire harness
  5. Pole Top Luminaire assembly

You are able to monitor lights from anywhere, at anytime by using  a mobile app on your smartphone, an easy-to-use website, or by contacting Control-Link Central’s team of operators via phone, email, or fax. Control-Link Central™ is located at Musco’s home office office and their team of support staff is there for you 24/7.

These lights are efficient and cost effective.  Through the automated scheduling system, you’ll realize a significant reduction in energy consumption and operating costs. Control-Link Central will also give you usage data reports by facility, field, and/or end-user to enhance your financial planning ability for months and years ahead.

I asked Nanticoke Area’s Senior Matt Wrubel on what he thought about the impact the new lights had on playing on Friday nights. His response was “it changes the atmosphere of the game and excites you more to come out and play the game”.