WE-Town

A Conversation with Elizabethtown High School Football Coach Mike Cottle

jaymas9 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:14:07 +0000

I had the chance to sit down with Elizabethtown High School football coach Mike Cottle and discuss the sport and what it means to the Etown community. Unfortunately due to some technical difficulties with the website our conversation could not be uploaded on time. The Manheim Central Game has since passed with Etown suffering a 27-0 defeat.

Trick or Treat Night

Weaton105 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:54:56 +0000

Copy and paste the link below in a separate window for a short one-minute video about the Trick or Treat night held in the Elizabethtown Borough this past Friday evening, October 30th, from 6-8pm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNh5tBGdk9Q

Etown Trick-or-Treat Night Yard Haunt

Etown Halloween — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:18:55 +0000

Free Family Fun on Trick-or-Treat night this Friday, October 30th from 6-8 PM!

NIGHTMARE CEMETERY & THE HAUNTED HARVEST

Visit our 6th annual yard haunt/walkthrough on Dogwood Drive in Timber Villa. Great Halloween decorations, a themed walkthrough story and live actors to make your Halloween night spooky. This may be too intense for young children, but older kids and adults love it! “Ghost Free” tours are available for the scaredy cats.

Join us for Nightmare Cemetery & the Haunted Harvest in the Timber Villa development in Elizabethtown. If you enter from Bossler Road, you can’t miss it!

Check out the haunt introductory video on You Tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InWzCPYQ1Ts

Trick or Treat 2009 at Elizabethtown College

smithkj — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:16:12 +0000

Grab your Halloween costume and head over to Elizabethtown College for Trick or Treat 2009! The Elizabethtown College Student Senate has joined other student groups on campus to celebrate this fall holiday. On Thursday, October 29, 2009, the Academic Quadrangle of Elizabethtown College will be lit up to lead local community children and families to the candy stops.

Families are invited to drop by between 6 PM and 8 PM on Thursday, October 29^th to meet students and student groups including Elizabethtown College sports teams. Groups will have treats for the kids and information for the entire family about upcoming events. Kids and adults are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and collect the treasures along the path.

Trick or Treat 2009 will begin in room 110 of the Hoover Building on Elizabethtown College’s campus and is appropriate for ages 1 to 99. Please note that adult supervision is required.

For directions or questions, please visit the Elizabethtown College Student Senate website at www.EtownSenate.com or contact Senate’s Publicity & Marketing Chair, Kevin Smith, at 717-361-1223.

The Elizabethtown College Student Senate advocates for student rights on campus and leads the charge to connect the local community with Elizabethtown students.

Renowned Economist and Nobel Laureate, Stiglitz, to Speak at Elizabethtown College

maddenc — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:24:02 +0000

Joseph Stiglitz on Putting the Economy Back in Balance

As the Dow passes 10,000 and voices on the economy debate whether a recovery is imminent, renowned economist Joseph Stiglitz comes to Elizabethtown College to look back at the global economic crisis and to the future at its recovery. Dr. Joseph Stiglitz, former senior vice president and chief economist of the World Bank, will be the featured speaker at Elizabethtown College on Tuesday, November 11. The event takes place in the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center and is free and open to the public. Tickets are required for the 7:00 p.m. event and can be reserved by calling the ticket hotline, 717-361-4757.

Dr. Stiglitz was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2001. Stiglitz will discuss the turbulence of the global economy, the economic collapse, and the ethical and management failures behind the current financial crisis. Looking at deeply rooted practices and policies, he draws forth the lessons we must learn from these times of economic trial in order to put the world economy back in balance. Did the stimulus package really help? What went wrong? How long will it take our economy to correct itself?

Recognized as a leading economist and educator, Stiglitz has written many books, including “Globalization and Its Discontents,” which has been translated into 35 languages. His books also include “The Roaring Nineties, Towards a New Paradigm in Monetary Economics” and “Making Globalization Work.” His most recent book, “The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict,” with Linda Bilmes of Harvard University, was published in March 2008. His next book, titled “Freefall: America, Free Markets, and the Sinking of the World Economy,” will be published in January 2010.

Stiglitz was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Clinton administration. He then became Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President of the World Bank from 1997-2000. He is a graduate of Amherst College and received his Ph.D. from MIT. In 2008, he was appointed by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to chair a Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Economic Progress. In 2009 he was appointed by the President of the United Nations General Assembly as chair of the Commission of Experts on Reform of the International Financial and Monetary System, which also released its report in September 2009. He is currently University Professor at the Columbia Business School, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Department of Economics) and the School of International and Public Affairs.

For tickets, call the ticket hotline at 717-361-4757.

My Family

cpht1038 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:46:49 +0000

Hello! My name is Debbie. I was born in Lancaster back in 1955. My fathers name is Claude A. Ishler, he is deceased but I am trying to find my stepmother Wilma Jo Ishler. We have not been in contact since my father died. Jo was always very good to me and I would like to find her to see how she is doing. If anyone knows her could you please tell her to contact me. I would like any information that anyone would be willing to give me. My email addy is: choatesbaby@yahoo.com. Thank you to anyone that is willing and able to contact me on this matter.

H1N1 and How Local Schools are Preparing

Weaton105 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:22:14 +0000

The H1N1 virus, commonly known as the Swine Flu, was first identified in April of 2009.

As the outbreak began to hit the United States, schools across the country became concerned about its effect and its impact on their students and staff, causing them to shut down their schools.

Wyatt Eaton spoke with Troy Portser, Director of School and Community Information for the Elizabethtown Area School District, and with Sandy Spayd, Director of Student Wellness and Campus Health, about the H1N1 virus and it’s effect locally.

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Only 7 students have been asked to self-isolate on the Elizabethtown College campus as of October 2nd; certainly less than most people would think.

Get Smart about Getting a Job

SIFE — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:08:06 +0000

This seminar will provide participants with valuable information on the resume writing and interviewing process. There will also be mock interviews where attendees will be provided with an individual evaluation. Guest speakers are Ms. Carolyn Haskell: Director of Human Resources for Hershey North America at the Hershey Company and Mr. Robert William: Director for International Student Services/Program Manager for BCA Study Abroad, whose prior positions include, Executive Editor of Pennsylvania Labor-Management News, Career Development Specialist at the Harrisburg Area Community College, and Managing Editor for Pennsylvania Career Guide. This seminar was developed by the Elizabethtown College Students in Free Enterprise team and the Elizabethtown Public Library with collaboration from Elizabethtown College Career Services.

The seminar will be held on the lower level of the Elizabethtown Public Library. Elizabethtown Public Library is located at 10 South Market Street (near the Square) in Elizabethtown. Parking is available behind the library, off of High Street, as well as on street parking in front of the library and in various local municipal lots. The seminar will be held on Oct. 19 and Oct. 21, 2009 at 5:30 pm (participants need only attend one evening). Participants can bring their resumes, but this is not required. Prior sign ups are highly recommended as space is limited. To sign up e-mail SIFE@etown.edu, call the library at (717) 367-7467, or e-mail the library at information@etownpubliclibrary.org.

Elizabethtown Child Care Center 40th Anniversary Celebration

bpeterson — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:40:13 +0000

On Saturday, October 10, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Elizabethtown Child Care Center will hold a 40^th Anniversary celebration. The celebration take place at 777 South Mount Joy Street, Elizabethtown, PA. The family-friendly, free event will include outdoor activities for children such as a bike rodeo, moonbounce, emergency vehicles on display, balloon artist and games. Inside there will be tours of the facility and presentations. At 1:00 p.m. Elizabethtown Mayor Bob Brain will present a proclamation to ECCC for 40 years of service. ECCC’s longest tenured staff will then blow out the candles on the cake to be served to those in attendance. This event will be a journey through the past 40 years for staff and families who have “grown up” together at ECCC.

A chicken barbecue will be held in conjunction with the event to help raise money for the center. Meals cost $8.00 and tickets may be pre-purchased at the ECCC office. Meals will include a half-chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and a drink. Meals can be picked up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 10

ECCC provides care for nearly 150 children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, with nearly 30% of all families receiving tuition assistance. ECCC was created 40 years ago as a cooperative outreach program by several Elizabethtown Area churches that saw the need for high quality, educational, affordable and safe child care for the families in our community. ECCC is a Department of Public Welfare’s Keystone 4 Star Center, the state’s highest rating, and is accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and is also a United Way agency. Donations help underwrite staff training and development, keep fees affordable, provide tuition assistance when needed, and help maintain a safe and pleasant environment for the children.

Much Music at Conewago Coffee This October

evie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:23:16 +0000

October is here, with cooler nights, warmer colors in the trees — and great music all month long at Conewago Coffee in Cygnet Studios (336 South Market Street, Elizabethtown). Experience several different musical genres and moods at the art studio and coffeehouse this month:

Friday, October 2nd, 7:30 PM – NeXday

The month of music kicks off with NeXday. Its band members are Lane Kohler, Derek Hallet, Trevor Kaufman. Their influences range from Blink 182, anberlin, Deftones and “whomever we decide to emulate.”

Saturday, October 10th, 3:00 PM – Sean Brown, Violin

Aspiring young violinist, Sean Brown, continues to advance in his Suzuki music training, performing another show at the coffeehouse. Be sure and see this young talent.

Friday, October 16th, 7:30 PM – Scott Parmer, Guitar/Vocal

Scott’s café style is acoustic performance, an up close and intimate sharing of his soulful interperatation of songs, appealing to a broad age range of listeners. In addition to some original compositions, he covers artists like Train, Wallflowers, Eagles, Snow Patrol, U2, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Oasis, Sting, Greenday and Ben Lee.

Be sure to visit hist website to learn more: http://www.scottparmer.com/

Saturday, October 17th, 7:30 PM – The You Know Whos

As Chris Bemis, from The You Know Whos explains: “We are an energetic rock and roll band with a 60’s vibe, much like that of the early Beatles, Rolling Stones, and a hint of Bob Dylan.”

Check them out before the show at: http://www.myspace.com/theyouknowwhosmusic

Friday, October 23rd, 7:30 PM – Ship Wrecks

Paul Rehkugler and Michelle Cina (acoustic guitar/vocals team up for a show at Conewago Coffee. The influences for Ship Wrecks are many: Against Me!, Alkaline Trio, Brand New, Chuck Ragan, City and Colour, Dan Andriano, Dashboard Confessional, Heavens, Hot Water Music, Matt Skiba, Moe Weimer, Patrick Downey, Propagandhi, Raise Up Roof Beams, the Scene Aesthetic, Taking Back Sunday, Trunks and Tale. Whew! Come and hear the distillation of this wall of sound, and enjoy a night out with friends.

Check out Ship Wrecks at: http://shipwrecksmusic.com/

Saturday, October 24th, 7:30 PM – Matt Wheeler, guitar
Matt Wheeler is a locally-based singer-songwriter who just loves music and a good story. The set will include heartfelt originals mixed in with folk and rock covers. Joined by a few friends from his band, “August to October”, his music has a soothing, autumnal feel.

Learn more about Matt Wheeler at: http://www.facebook.com/augusttooctober