In response to repeated questioning from NewsLanc and others as to why two former County administrators are receiving a quarter-year’s worth of salary and benefits as “severance pay,” Commissioner Chairman Dennis Stuckey responded, “We thought it was a fair severance package” but declined to comment further. “In our understanding in the public, he resigned,” said […]
Month: April 2008
County Library System Debuts Health Information Portal
The Library System of Lancaster County, in partnership with the 4 major local hospitals and the United Way, has launched a “Health Information Web Portal” on its website. Susan Hauer cited a 2005 Pew Research Center internet study, saying “95 million Americans are now searching the internet for health-related information and more than 70% did […]
COMMENTARY: Testifying In Court is a Right and a Moral Obligation
According to the April 15 New Era, “The YWCA Sexual Prevention and Counseling Center said Monday that two of its employees who testified on behalf of [Stephen] Spiese were no longer employed at the center. Both of the employees knew Spiese through the theater community.” At an April 13 press conference, Maureen Powers, Executive Director […]
EDITORIAL: Pre-Announcement of Rivera Selection Was In Public Interest
Sometimes prudence must override civil niceties. We believe that the announcement last week that Pedro Rivera was the choice of the majority of the school board was such a situation. As it was, more than 200 people showed up for the vote at the School District of Lancaster’s board meeting last evening held in the […]
COMMENTARY: We Can Have Rivera and Glover!
Many were disappointed when local favorite Buddy Glover was passed over for the position of school board superintendent. The length and breadth of support for Glover from all those whom have had contact with him – regardless of their racial background – was made apparent. But there is no reason why Lancaster need be deprived […]
Rivera Chosen As SDL Superintendent After Rancorous Meeting
The School District of Lancaster Board hired Pedro Rivera II as Superintendent of Schools after nearly two hours of rancorous discussion. The vote on the motion to hire Rivera was 5-4: Board members Boben, Howell, Marten, Snyder, and Rowen in favor; members McCain, Faller-Miller, Owens, and Simms opposed. A crowd of some 300 members of […]
County to Hold Public Hearing to Consider a Department of Public Health
The County Commissioners announced at their worksession, Tuesday, that a public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2008 in Room 502 of the County Courthouse “for the purpose of discussing a Lancaster County Health Department.” The Commissioners refused to comment on whether they do or do not favor the creation of such a […]
Commissioners imply severance was in exchange for resignations
Below are extracts from questions posed by NewsLanc reporter Matt Henderson to the County Commissioners at Tuesday’s work session and their responses. The exchange can be heard in its entirety at www.newslanc.com/Commissioners_Worksession_4-15_ReEsterbrook.mp3 NewsLanc: “It gives the appearance that you are giving a lot of money in exchange for keeping [County Administrator Mark Esterbrook’s] mouth shut. […]
Chelsea Clinton to Speak at F&M Wednesday
Chelsea Clinton will be speaking at Franklin & Marshall College on Wednesday. The event is scheduled for noon at Hartman Green in the 600 block of College Avenue. The outdoor event is free and open to the public, though those planning to attend are kindly asked to RSVP with the Lancaster4Hillary campaign office by calling […]
Convention Center Logistics
Three years ago, in submitted letters to the LCCCA, I noted (with detailed explanation) that it would take 2-1/2 hours to offload 2000 attendees (40 buses) for an event of a single start time. (Many of the conventions have sessions for all the attendees, as opposed to trade shows which have scattered arrival times.) Picture […]
Convention Center Deal “Bizarre”
The way this whole convention center deal has been put together and built is very bizarre at best!! From the choice of location (downtown – high crime area where you have to dive bullets & racing police cars) to how the taxpayer funding was put together reeks of fraud. Dick & Molly tried their very […]
Transportation reality check…
3 weeks ago, the PDCVB made its best effort to have shuttle service run in a 1/4 mile loop between 4 hotel properties and the Dutch Wonderland parking lot. Needless to say, after considerable effort, the best they could find were 2 Friendly Taxi vans which were totally unable to deal with the crowd and […]
Manheim Twp. Commissioners Approve Crossings Project 3-2
Conducting their meeting before a packed room, Monday night, the Manheim Township Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the High Real Estate Group’s proposal to construct a $100 million shopping complex across from Long’s Park on Harrisburg Pike. There had originally been some confusion as to whether the vote would be held Monday since Commissioner Chairman […]
EDITORIAL: F&M Should Be More Forthright
Franklin & Marshall’s communications and public relations personnel do not serve the college well when they spin and puff up their press releases and public communications. The public appreciates the importance of F&M in our community, both culturally and economically. Also most of us are proud of the college and especially admire the leadership that […]