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    This document summarizes the efforts of the Saving Soldiers Field Committee to purchase 18 acres of land called Soldiers Field from Eastern Enterprises to preserve it as open space. It provides details on committee members and timelines. It outlines reasons for the purchase related to recreation, history, education, and overflow parking. The agreement of sale and fundraising efforts are also described.

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    This document summarizes the efforts of the Saving Soldiers Field Committee to purchase 18 acres of land called Soldiers Field from Eastern Enterprises to preserve it as open space. It provides details on committee members and timelines. It outlines reasons for the purchase related to recreation, history, education, and overflow parking. The agreement of sale and fundraising efforts are also described.

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    SOLDIERS FIELD

    The Committee
    • John Feather, Co-Chair
    • 717-964-3138 / feathercottage@comcast.net
    • Mike Sherman, Co-Chair
    • 717-964-1339 / mdsherman01@comcast.net
    • Fred & Ruth Buch
    • 717-733-6051 / buch.enter.llc@gmail.com
    • Don Kensinger
    • 717-379-0633 / stoneonstone@outlook.com
    • Drew & Sue Hostetter
    • 717-964-1956 / drewhostetter@comcast.net
    Camp Hastings
    April 29, 1898
    The Mount Gretna Community
    Stoberdale
    Heights
    Soldiers
    Campmeeting
    Timber Hills &
    Field
    Conewago Hill

    Chautauqua

    TimberBridge
    Timeline
    • 2014 – 2018 - Negotiations between PA Chautauqua and Eastern Enterprises
    • January 2018 – Saving Soldiers Field Committee created
    • February 20th & March 21st - Letters sent out to Chautauqua stockholders
    • March 21st - Letter sent out to Mount Gretna Community
    • April 15th & 29th - Q & A sessions
    • May 30th - Deadline to approve all subdivisions
    • July 1st - Deadline to return all pledge cards (Do not send payment until after approval)
    • July 20th - Stockholders meeting (need majority approval)
    • September 30th - Deadline for settlement
    Reasons to Buy Soldiers Field
    Why here? Why now?
    • Preservation of Open Space
    • Recreational Connection Priorities
    • Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails
    • Clarence Schock Memorial Park
    • Mount Gretna Lake Natural Heritage Area
    • Conewago Creek HQ Watershed
    • State Game Lands
    • Other Ideas?
    Reasons to Buy Soldiers Field
    Why here? Why now?
    • Preservation and Enhancement of Historical Features
    • Work with Mount Gretna Area Historical Society, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
    Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs
    • Parade Grounds and Narrow Gauge Railroad Trail
    • Provide educational opportunities
    • Summer Programs
    • Arboretum
    • Study Areas for Students
    • Provide periodic overflow parking for Mount Gretna activities
    • Work with Lebanon Conservation District/DEP/Consultants for green parking designs
    The Agreement of Sale
    • Agreement of Sale approved by the Chautauqua Board of Managers to
    purchase 18 acres in South Londonderry Township from Eastern Enterprises
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Parking license
    • Craft Show license
    • Stockholder majority approval needed (July 20th meeting)
    How Can You Help?
    • Pledge cards
    • Three year pledge or one time donation (PA Chautauqua Foundation is a 501 (c )(3)
    organization thus your charitable contribution is tax-deductible)
    • First payment due August 8th, 2018
    • Be an advocate
    • Share your ideas for raising money and uses of land
    • Community advisory board from all seven sections of Mount Gretna

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