THE MOUNT JOY VOL. 73 NO. 41 ih During the past 10 years, Mount Joy has had one of its greatest growth cycles in history! But, during the next five to eight years, the community may nearly double its present population! That sounds like a nightmare of horrendous proportions. But, there are available facts which point unhesitatingly in the direction of a big population growth within the near future. At least, there is a possibility which at this point is growing steadily toward a probability. Proposed housing develop- ments now in the planning stages POSSIBILITI LLETIN MOUNT JOY'S ONLY NEWSPAPER and developments already under construction cast a shadow of what may well come to pass. And, conditions are ‘“‘right’’ for the residential explosion in Mount Joy and on its doorstep. The emerging certainty that something sizable is in the offing is laying heavy consideration upon the borough and those in official capacities. The problems — if and when the developments reach blossom stage — will be many for the government. Not only are water and sewage in the picture, such highly im- portant matters as police and fire protection, schools and streets and highways instantly are king- sized headaches. And, to emphasize the quickness with which some of the problems might develop, it must be considered that most developments these days mushroom quickly. From breaking of ground to occupied residences is next to “instant housing”. Single-dwelling housing developments move more slowly. But, the Mount Joy situation as it is beginning to shape up, in- cludes mostly multiple dwelling units. At the present time, one development is well under way along Donegal Springs road, between Chocolate avenue and ES MOVE TOWARD PROBABILITIES Angle streets. To be known as Springfield, the project ultimately is scheduled to include 104 housing units. However, at the present time only half that number are authorized. Pennsbury Manor, farther west on Donegal Springs road west of south Market avenue, already has a start and a development plan was submitted last week to Borough Authority for 170 more units. However, only one fifth was initially authorized. Two more sites still are in the planning and negotiation stages. North of Road 230, along the west side of Lefever road, is proposed a development called Riverside. Totally, 168 units are MOUNT JOY, PENNA. MARCH 13, 1974 TEN CENTS proposed. However, initial plans which were viewed by the borough have passed a time of limitations and new proposals must be made. All the foregoing developments are within the borough limits. If completed, through the proposed phases over a period of five, to eight years, they would total 442 living units. However, the biggest development on the horizon is not inside the borough, but its property line and the town’s outer limits are one and the same. The land is in Rapho township. (Continued on Page 8) Local sports fans have noted with interest that Ken Keener, former Donegal basketball coach and more recently mentor of the Warwick Warriors, has elected to drop out of the hardwood sport for a time. With the exception of the years when basketball was at its peak with the “Mount Joy - Donegal” combinations about 20 years ago, Keener coached the most successful team D.H.S. has ever produced by Donegal. Keener will reamin as instructor in the Warwick schools. It’s hard to keep up with all the shortages. You may not have noticed it, but less twine is being used these days in parcel tying. The answer - the product is in short supply and the price has taken off for the moon. (Continued on Page 8) Continuing a program begun last month, Mayor James Gingrich is planning another ‘let the citizens” talk evening at the Borough Building. Anyone with anything on his mind which pertains to Talk With The Mayor— borough government is in- vited to visit the mayor Friday evening, March 15, between 7 and 8:30 o'clock. He will listen and be considerate of the citizens concerns. Name Donegal High School Science Fair Divisional Winners James Gerberich, Donegal high school junior, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Ger- berich, is winner of Grand Champion honors in the 1973 Science Fair. Held Friday, March 8, in the high school gymnasium, the fair was divided into two sections - science in biology, chemistry and physies for hig school students and general science for ninth, eighth and seventh graders. Grand champion in the junior section was John Hayman, a ninth grader, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hayman. Winners and those who placed in the various divisions include: Biology - Cindy Waltz, first; Gabi Amersbach, second; Dennis Brandt, third; Brenda Eshleman, fourth; Dennis Werner, fifth; Jean Bixler, sixth. normal. School To Begin Earlier Donegal school district will return to its normal opening and closing times on Monday, March 18. Since earlier this year, when the nation switched to winter daylight saving time, Donegal schools have been opening and closing one half hour later than However, as the season changes and there is more morning daylight time, dangers and hazards of darkness are fewer and the time schedule for classes will shift back to its normal hours. Chemistry - Mary Alice Heilman, first; Elaine Penwell, second; Helene Dalkiewicz, third; Ramona Sell, fourth; Marcie Aungst, fifth; Jeff Sheetz, sixth. Physics . Dean Buchenauer, first; William Landis, second; Tom Edwards, third; Kenneth Byle, fourth; Tim Eshelman, fifth; and Cheryl Smith, sixth. General Science - Ninth Grade - Richard Flowers, first; David Hickernell, second; Thomas Dalkiewicz, third; Jae Dupler, fourth, Marshall Breinich, fifth; Doug Anspach, sixth. Eighth Grade - Tina Simmons, first; Beth Kling, second; Tom Billett, third; Charles Shireman, fourth; Dave Engle, fifth; John Arnold, sixth. Seventh Grade - Patrick Kenney, first; Floyd Runkle, second; Sylvia Lutz, third; Mike Leto, fourth; Donald Kelley, fifth, and Greg Gerber, sixth. CANDY SALE A candy sale by the students of Grandview Elementary School, spon- sored by the Parent Teacher Group, will be held March 13- 25. Proceeds will be used for activities and needs of the school. Borough Manager George Ulrich Resigns To Accept Bigger Job George R. Ulrich, for nearly three years Mount Joy Borough manager, has resigned to accept a similar but more responsible GEORGE R. ULRICH position in northwest Penn- sylvania. Mount Joy’s first and only borough manager, Ulrich will sever his connection here as of April 26. His resignation was given Borough Council Monday night, March 11, at its monthly meeting, held in the borough building and ac- cepted with regret. As of May 1, Ulrich will become manager of Hickory Township, a first class township in Mercer county near Sharon, Pa. The municipality is of a size and in many ways not unlike Manheim township, north of Lancaster. Population is about 16,000. In his letter of resignation, read by President Warren Foley, Ulrich explained carefully that his move is entirely because of professional advancement opportunities. Since he began serving Mount Joy on August 1, 1971, Ulrich has attached himself firmly to the community, working hard and steadily as an administrator for both the Borough Council and the Borough Authority. His duties have been multiple and in every facet of the town’s activities. So large has been his community contribution that he was named recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in 1973 by the Jaycees. Ulrich, 32 years of age, holds both a bachelor and master’s degrees from Penn State university. Since arriving in Mount Joy, he has been married and he, Mrs. Ulrich and their son live on North Market street. Machinery for naming a new manager for the borough has been set in motion. Councilman Omar Groff was named chairman of the selection committee. In other business Monday, council — —Bought two playground slides, one for Mount Joy, one for Florin. —Considered the possible resurfacing of Orchard road (Continued on Page 8) Father and Son Y \ WARREN AND GALEN RUTT are one of the several father and son combinations operating businesses in Mount Joy. Warren, left, has been active in sales and service of appliances for more than 20 years. He was joined in the family business in 1970 by his son, Galen, right. They are shown here in their display room - Rutt’s Appliances - checking out a new piece of merchandise. i
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