School Board is Still Walking the Wrong Path

The Elizabethtown Area School Board seems to be really proud of the fact that they figured out how to make Bear Creek into a walkable school, and thus not have to stand up to the logical criticism for going against common sense smart growth initiatives.  The problem is they are still walking down the wrong [...]

Bear Scat

On May 20 I sent this letter to all Elizabethtown Area School District Board Members:
I am troubled by issues raised on the We-Town website about the proposed Bear Creek School. Please see http://www.we-town.com/index.php/2008/05/16/how-the-bear-creek-school-will-affect-you/.
Why is building on school property currently used by the Elizabethtown Fair not a viable option? Is the infrastructure (water, sewer, power, [...]

P & J’s Pizza on E. High St not handicapped accessible

A good friend of mine who live on N. Spruce St enjoys a nice pizza now and again especially from P & J’s on E. High, since it’s right down the street. Over the years his handicap has worsened and this past year he has been stuck in a wheel chair with little hope of [...]

Bear Creek of coarse

I wonder why the School Board has not considrered using the District owned land that extends to and over the present fair grounds. The land could be developed saving millions of $ for the tax payers. Most all problems associated with Bear Creek that are recorded on this site would be aleviated. Unless I am missing [...]

School Board Must Reconsider Plans

I for one am glad that I spotted the editorial for the school project in the Sunday news. I carefully read over the information, and assumed that the school district would have no problem defending their position in the Faq’s. It turns out that the Residents and Borough Council did their homework, while the school [...]

How The Bear Creek School Will Affect You

Concerned citizens from the Mt. Joy Township and Elizabethtown Borough are in favor of a more practical location for the proposed Elizabethtown Area School District Intermediate (Grade 4-6) Elementary School (Bear Creek).  We are calling attention to all those who live in the Elizabethtown Area School District, especially those who have young pre-school or grade [...]

Still Time to Correct Poor School Planning

As many long term Elizabethtown Area residents are aware, regional planning has been an issue as municipalities, school districts, and others struggled to communicate and cooperate.  That is all about to change since Northwest Lancaster County neighbors will discuss regional planning on May 22.
Residents of the northwest region of Lancaster County are invited to discuss [...]

Fairground History Reveals that Agreement Calls for a School to be Constructed on the Grounds.

Elizabethtown Fairground History
The Superintendent of EASD at the time the agreement was made between the School District and the Fairgrounds came forward and would like to make this Fairground history known to all. 
In the late 1970’s, an agreement between the school administration and representatives from the Elizabethtown Fair was established outlining the use of [...]

What You Should Know About the Proposed Bear Creek Intermediate School

Traffic Impact on Inadequate Roads

The proposed site is in a relatively remote area with very limited access.  All traffic will funnel onto Sheaffer Road which is a very narrow and winding rural road with no access from High Street.
In addition to Sheaffer Road, the following roads will experience a significant increase in traffic:  Spring Road, [...]

Make A Difference-Become A Mentor

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lancaster County operates a branch office serving Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, Marietta, Bainbridge, and Manheim. Student and adult mentors are needed for kids ages 6-14. High school students in grades 10-12 and college students can mentor a “little brother” or “little sister” in an After-School Program. Time commitment [...]