The Greater Elizabethtown Area Community & Visitors Guide 2022
We welcome you to the Elizabethtown Borough, a historic town with a population just under 12,000 where walkable neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown and an interactive community are celebrated. The town, founded by Barnabas and Elizabeth Hughes, began as a trading post that grew into plots of land that were eventually incorporated as a Borough in 1827. We are proud of our Scots-Irish heritage and the close sister-city relationship cultivated with Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland.
The Borough operates under a council-manager form of government with six Councilmembers, two elected from each of the three wards in the community. The Mayor, elected at large, oversees police operations and votes in the event of a Council tie vote. Day-to-day administration is managed by a professional borough manager. Service includes planning and zoning, police, streets, parks, trash and recycling, wastewater, and general administration and finance.
Along with a healthy mix of business and industry, downtown Elizabethtown offers retail shops, professional offices, and eateries. Elizabethtown College and the local school district offices, high school, middle school and two elementary schools are located within the Borough limits. Nearly 40 acres of public open space and park-land, including an expanding pedestrian and bicycle pathway network, is within walking distance to residential neighborhoods, schools and downtown. The Elizabethtown Train Station along Amtrak’s Keystone Corridor serves Harrisburg and Philadelphia providing comfortable mass transit for commuters or those interested in sightseeing.
We invite you to browse the shops downtown, stop for a bite to eat, play in our parks, walk or bike our pathways and enjoy the scent of chocolate in the air. We know you will find as many reasons to celebrate Elizabethtown as we do.
Elizabethtown Borough Council Clockwise from top left: William Troutman, Thomas Shaud, Jeff McCloud, Philip Clark, Marc Hershey, J. Neil Ketchum
Greetings from MOUNT JOY TOWNSHIP
The growing community of Mount Joy Township is situated around the vibrant boroughs of Elizabethtown and Mount Joy, containing large agricultural areas and the wooded hills to the north. Our 28 square mile Township has the unique distinction of being the only municipality in Lancaster County that is served by two separate school districts: Donegal School District and Elizabethtown Area School District. Mount Joy Township was “born” in 1759 when it received its papers from the adjacent and much larger Donegal Township. The area was originally inhabited by the Conoy Indians and settled primarily by Scots-Irish and German immigrants. Many small settlements and thriving villages were established in the midst of acres of lush farmland, most of which is actively farmed today.
Much like the modern Route 283, the Lancaster, Elizabethtown, Middletown Turnpike was an important road for commerce in those early days that continues to be a key corridor now known as Harrisburg Avenue. Easy access to the highway and Amtrak rail service via two local stations makes our region convenient for commuting, travel, and commerce. Plus we are fortunate to have the Conewago Recreation Trail start at Route 230 and extend all the way into Lebanon County – it may not be the best mode for commuting, but it is one of the more enjoyable walks or bike rides in the area!
We have three public parks with plenty of active and passive recreation opportunities throughout the township. The 10-acre Wolgemuth Park (8795 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown) is located next to our Fairview Municipal Complex and features walking paths, baseball and softball fields, and a pavilion with a playground nearby. Cove Outlook Park (405 Old Market Street, Mount Joy) can be found across from the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center’s Mount Joy Campus. Cove Outlook is a 25-acre park consisting of walking paths, a soccer field, four pavilions, and two playground areas. And our newest park, Old Trolley Line Park (475 Beverly Road, Elizabethtown) offers walking trails, a safe and convenient trailhead to the adjacent Conewago Recreation Trail, playgrounds, and three athletic fields. Welcome!
Welcome to WEST DONEGAL TOWNSHIP
W est Donegal Township is located in northwest Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Governed by a five- member Board of Supervisors the 2016 US Census estimate indicates that the Township has 8,595 residents. Situated west a nd south of Elizabethtown, the Township comprises a n area of 15.6 square miles in area. The township maintains 48.3 miles of township roads with PA State roads adding an additional 13 miles for a total of 61.3 miles. The Township is part of the Elizabethtown Area School District with the Rheems Elementary School located within the Township.
Situated between Harrisburg a nd Lancaster, W est Donegal Township provides residents employment a nd recreation opportunities with additional amenities in the larger cities. A variety of housing types and areas are available for prospective residents. They range from a gricultural farmsteads, to single family, duplex a nd well as apartments a nd condominiums.
Located within the Township is the Village of Rheems and the 1,400acre campus of Masonic Village. W ith a population of residents, Masonic Village provides retirement living and facilities as well as recreation opportunities for the broader community. The Conewago Industrial Park in the northwest corner of the township is home to a variety of businesses including American Air Filter, Pioneer, Crowe Transportation, Power Sports, LCL Bulk Transport, Taranti Angleboard, Amazon, Grove Collaborative, a Fulfillment Center, to name a few. Also locate Stone Gables Estate which is the home of the recently reconstructed Star Barn in the Star Barn Village a provides event venue spaces for weddings a
Settled in 1719 a nd incorporated in named after County Donegal in Ireland. The original Townshi Donegal was organized by the court of Chester County in 1722, and was one of the two townships which originally comprise County at the time of its inception in Township were primarily farmers of Scots drawn to the area by the rich soils a Arthur Patterson and others, organize Donegal in 1726, a nd erected the ol Mennonite a nd Brethren in Christ denominations were also represented in the early life of the Township. O 1838, the original Township was divide remains today as East Donegal a nd W
“Before my husband’s move to Juniper Village, I toured six other homes. What set Juniper Village apart was the smiles and eye contact of the staff and residents. We felt it indicated a happy environment. Juniper Village at Mount Joy is a truly pleasant place to live; clean and well-appointed. But most important is the care my husband receives. His needs are anticipated and fulfilled with kindness. His call bell is answered promptly. We are very happy with our choice. Thank you to all the staff at Juniper Village at Mount Joy for the excellent care my husband receives.”
Dottie & Kerry S. five-star review on SeniorAdvisor.com
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“We are beyond thrilled with my Mom’s care at Juniper Village at Mount Joy. The staff is wonderful and cheerful, which helps all of us when these decisions for more care are being made. Mom is happy and loves the staff. We as a family highly recommend Juniper for your loved one’s care, it is a paradise.”
Douglas L. Hawthorne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
717-805-5574 dhawthorne@conoytownship.org
Buildings, Police
S . Jay Williams
717-371-7937 sjaywilliams@conoytowship.org
Buildings, Emergency Management, Roads
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Enjoy Life Your Way Masonic Village
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown is well-known as a continuing care retirement community. Beyond providing an engaging lifestyle and high quality care for older adults, we offer opportunities for people of all ages.
Living options on campus include nursing care and personal care suites; retirement living studios, apartments, townhomes and cottages; a children’s home for 40 youth; and a home for eight adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. We also provide short-term rehabilitation, home care, home health and hospice services for individuals throughout the greater Elizabethtown community.
A not-for-profit organization, Masonic Village has the benefit of being tax-exempt. As part of a commitment to our community, we voluntarily signed a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement. Over a 20-year period, Elizabethtown Area School District will receive more than $19 million and Lancaster County, West Donegal Township and Elizabethtown Borough will receive more than $5.9 million to continue to benefit our friends and neighbors.
To encourage and support local youth, we award up to six $2,500 scholarships for Elizabethtown Area High School seniors who have volunteered their time to support our mission. The high school has also used our facilities for swim team practices and other educational programming for free or at cost. To inspire innovative programs which engage students, we have pledged to give $300,000 over 20 years to the Elizabethtown Area Education Foundation.
We host interns across various departments, with our staff
spending thousands of hours instructing and overseeing students, so they can gain real world experience in their chosen fields.
Masonic Village’s Outreach Program and monthly caregiver and bereavement support group m eetings provide free education and support to those in need.
Through individuals and businesses who contribute to our mission, Masonic Villages was able to provide services worth approximately $34.6 million in 2020 to individuals unable to pay for their care. Including Masonic Villages’ five locations across the state, we serve close to 2,900 people daily.
We invite visitors to stroll through our beautiful gardens, reflect at our Veterans Grove and Eternal Flame monument, traverse more than 12 miles of walking paths, visit the Masonic Village Farm Market for fresh produce and have lunch at the Orchard View Café.
For more information about services and events at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, call 717-367-1121, or visit www.masonic villageelizabethtown.org.
Clubs & Organizations
Abraham C.Treichler
Lodge #682 F&AM 717-367-1121 Ext. 15135
American Legion Auxiliary Post #329....................717-367-1295
Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care ...... Gail Viscome 717-367-0678
Cornerstone Youth Center .......................................... John Myers 717-367-0000 www.cornerstoneetown.org
District Justice Office 920 South Spruce Street 717-367-4330
Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce (EACC) www.elizabethtowncoc.com 3 North Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-361-7188
Lancaster County Courthouse 717-299-8000
LEGISLATIVE OFFICIALS
US SENATE: Robert Casey 717-231-7540
200 North Third Street, Suite 14A, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Patrick Toomey 717-782-3951
US Federal Building 228 Walnut Street, Suite 1104, Harrisburg, PA 17101
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 16: Lloyd Smucker
51 South Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 717-393-0667
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 37: Mindy Fee www.repfee.com 164B East Wing, PO Box 202037, Harrisburg, PA 17120 717- 772-5290
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 98: Dave Hickernell www.rephickernell.com 222 South Market Street, Suite 103, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-367-5525
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 36: Ryan Aument www.senatoraument.com Senate Box 203036, Harrisburg, PA 17120-3036 717-787-4420
Elizabethtown Public Library is helping people make their dreams come true. As part of the Greater Elizabethtown Area, your dreams may be all about building your business, raising your children to be literate and resilient or retiring with purpose and meaningful connections. It doesn’t matter what your dream is, the Library is here to help you make your dreams come true.
The Library has a robust collection of materials to help you build your business. From writing your business plan to getting financing, we have instructional books, audio materials and electronic databases to guide you. We have multiple spaces to meet with clients or use the wireless internet to get some work done. You can bring your device and connect with people and information across the globe.
One of these locations is the Coffee Company, which is owned and operated by the Library. Our coffee is responsibly sourced from around the world and is freshly roasted on site. We serve it up by the cup or by the pound to keep you caffeinated at the Library or wherever you are! If coffee isn’t your cup of tea, then one of our teas, tisanes, or other beverage choices will be sure to please while you visit.
Next time you have a drink, make sure to check out the specials. Each month we feature a region of the world as part of the World Café. This program is much more than a special beverage; it is about learning and exploring other cultures. You can check out books focused on the region and written by authors from the area, pick up a recipe featuring a special dish, and grab a unique craft for children. Make sure to pick up a World Café Passport to win prizes and travel the world without leaving Elizabethtown!
If literally traveling the world is what you’re after, you can come to the Library to get started. The Library can take your passport photo and process your new passport application. Give us a call at 717.367.7467 to make an appointment with a passport specialist. We also have travel books and guides so that you can begin to plan your trip.
Meeting new people is a part of both travel and the Library. The Library is a great place for children, starting as infants, to connect with others their own age. Baby time, Storytime and other literacy-based children’s programming are great opportunities for kiddos to enjoy socialization, an introduction to language and numbers and develop their curiosity and fine-motor
skills. Parents and guardians also get to connect with each other, share ideas and have a little grown-up time.
If you love the Library as much as we do, why not take advantage of the opportunities for volunteering? Our team and volunteers make the Library a great place to invest in some well-developed talents and build friendships. If you are in any kind of service position, chances are you need an FBI fingerprint background check. After you register at uenroll. identogo.com (we encourage an appointment) you can come to the Library and get your prints done.
As you can see, there is a lot you can do at the Library. Amazingly enough, you can also borrow books for all ages in standard and large print. We have a small collection of braille readers and a robust audio book collection. The Library has a great collection of movies and TV shows as well. You can check books out for your e-reader with your Library card from the comfort of wherever you are as long as you have internet access. The Library also has some unique items to lend including giant scissors for your grand opening, jumper cables, and cake pans. If you’re looking for items for your collection, please visit the Friends of the Library bookstore where you can find books, clothes for your 18 inch dolls and a variety of items crafted by local artisans that change regularly.
The Library is pleased to be rooted in Elizabethtown and serving the Greater Elizabethtown Area. We strive to be responsive to the needs of our community and grow into bolder service every year. Need more information about Library services or how you can partner with us to provide greater levels of community service? Please check out our website at etownpubliclibrary.org or visit us at 10 South Market Street, just off the square in downtown Elizabethtown.
A community Holiday Celebration featuring Holiday Window Contest, Train Displays, Santa's
Holiday Parade, Drive Through Light Displays and special events all season long.
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A Leader in Higher Education
An Elizabethtown College education is for people who feel the pull to contribute to the world. It’s about more than achieving your academic goals. Etown students become the influential advocates and changemakers, exceptional communicators and cause organizers the world needs more of. The College’s motto, Educate for Service, defines how our engaged community uses its talents, empathy, intellect, and energy to become a force for good.
A Partner in the Community
Etown’s 204-acre campus is home to more than 1,900 students from 18 states and 13 foreign countries. We combine the most sought-after professional programs taught by outstanding professor-mentors, guaranteed high-impact experiences like research, internships, and crosscultural study all with a 120+ year tradition of learning to think critically, analyze deeply, and communicate effectively. With over 60 majors that can be paired with over 100 minors and concentrations, an Etown education makes our students exceptional in whatever profession they choose.
The College maintains six traditional undergraduate schools as well as our School of Graduate and Professional Studies which offers accelerated online associate, bachelor’s, and graduate programs.
Elizabethtown College is a proud partner to the greater Elizabethtown-area community. The College annually hosts lectures, performances, camps, and more which are open to the community. Visit our events calendar at etown.edu/events to discover all the great programs we have to offer.
We also rent our facilities for conferences, weddings, and a variety of other events. Contact the Office of Special Events and Summer Programs at 717-361-1418 for more information.
Our High Library on campus is also open to the community members through the Friends of the Library program.
The College’s Print Services office is also available to the public and provides an array of services from business cards and stationery to invitations and calendars. Contact Print Services at 717-361-1122 for more information.
Elizabethtown Area
Communities That Care (EACTC)
Community-based, non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and families. 717-367-0678
www.eactc.org
Bear Bags
Assistance for food-insecure families through EASD.
717- 367-1533
Community Cupboard
Programs and assistance for food-insecure residents.
717-361-8149
facebook.com/etowncupboard
UCEA Clothing Bank
Shoppers must have a voucher from ECHOS, EASD, or a local pastor. Contact these organizations to access.
ECHOS
Community social workers who provide assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, or other crises. 717-361-0740
www.echoslancaster.org
Marriage Intensive retreats for couples in crisis and marriage enrichment videos for couples to grow the intimacy they desire with their spouse.
717-299-8969
www.themarriagehub.com
Hope Within
Healthcare services for low-income and uninsured individuals
Collaboration among social, community,religious,andbusiness organizations to establish a centralized location that provides programs to meet the social, educational, and spiritual needs of families and individuals in the Elizabethtown Area.
Our hope is that this collaborative effort will lead to expanded services and additional opportunities for communication, awareness, and public service among all members of our community.
It is our vision that -- provided with therightsupport,allofourcitizens are capable of realizing their goals.
www.communityplaceetown.org
717-367-9797
www.hopewithin.org
Jewel David Ministries
Christian counseling services for adults, children, and families
717-701-7513
www.jeweldavidministries.org
Rhonda Myers, LPC
Specialty practice devoted to relationships
717-742-0633
www.rhondamyerslpc.com
Join us at the 49th ANNUAL ELIZABETHTOWN FAIR
We would like to invite you to the 49 th a nnual Elizabethtown Fair. Our fair serves as a showcase for local talent and reminds us of the agricultural heritage of Lancaster County. It is a place for families and friends to gather and celebrate a ll the best in our community.
Forty-six years ago the first Elizabethtown Fair was held in Community Park. The first year, there was one tent for competitive exhibits, one food stand, and a few carnival rides. There were no livestock or commercial vendors, no contests, and no entertainment. Over forty years later we have grown to over 3,00 0 competitive exhibits, forty food stands, over 15 0 commercial exhibitors, and over 8 00 livestock. We have added entertainment on two stages and daily contests.
We offer something for everyone from the Baby Photo Contest to Senior Citizens Day. The petting z oo, ma nned by over 1 00 volunteers is a very popular a ttraction for a ll ages. We offer a place for youth to come together to show their livestock.
The Fair operates with great cooperation from the Elizabethtown Area School District and the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church as the fairgrounds are on school district property and parking is offered on church property. The church also provides an area for Competitive Exhibits to be displayed a nd a room for our monthly board meetings.
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We would like to thank the Elizabethtown Area School District and Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church for being part of the Fair.
We would a lso like to take this opportunity to thank a ll our supporters, including volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and patrons. The Elizabethtown Fair has continued to grow and serve as a place for us to gather as a community to exhibit, compete, entertain, and fellowship together. We have been able to successfully bring together agriculture, business, church, and education in a great atmosphere.
The Elizabethtown Fair Board mee the fourth Thursday from January through October at 7:30 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church. The public is invited to all meetings. For additional information ca ll 717 -367-7256 or visit our website www.etownfair.com.
Thank you for your support- see you at the Fair!
Masonic Village
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to greater needs among Masonic Village’s residents and those in the community. While some services have been food banks and local shelters and other vital services. across the or visit us online.
Baird Wellness Center 717-361-5699
(home for adults with 717-367-1121, ex t. 33751 717-361- 4522
Farm Market & Orchard View Café 717-361- 4520
General Inquiries 717-367-1121
Home Care 717-367-1121, ex t. 3370 0
Home Health 717-361- 4050
Hospice 717-367-1121, ex t. 18 449
Masonic Children’s Home 717-367-1121, ex t. 33301
Masonic Outreach Program 1-80 0- 462-7664
Pharmacy 717-361-5599
Personal/Nursing Care 1-80 0- 422-1207
1-80 0-676-6452
Sell Chapel 717-367-1121, ex t. 33106
Shor t-Term Rehab 717-367-1121, ex t. 3314 0 717-367-1121, ex t. 33175
