EYARC is a partnership of Lower Windsor Township, East Prospect Borough,
Yorkana Borough and Eastern York School District. There are two
representatives from each participating municipality that creates the
Eastern York Area Recreation Commission Board. The Board meets the third
Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Lower Windsor Township building.
Everyone is welcome!
| EYARC Board of Director –
Officers: |
| Gil Folckomer |
Chairman, Lower Windsor Township Representative |
| Doug Caldwell |
Vice Chairman, School District Representative |
| Mary Jo Moczulski |
Secretary, School District Representative |
| Juanita Smith |
Treasurer, Yorkana Representative |
| EYARC Board of Directors: |
| Gary Schrift |
Lower Windsor Township Representative |
| Blaine Garner |
East Prospect Representative |
| Victor Dodson |
East Prospect Representative |
| LeRoy Wheeland |
Yorkana Representative |
EYARC board and staff would like
to thank Melanie Hailstone; for all that she has done to make
our organization develop into a successful diversified
recreation commission, meeting the needs of all ages.
As our previous director for EYARC she has brought many
exciting programs to the area and built a reputation of
integrity, to all that have known her. One of her great
successes has been to bring before and after, school-age child
programs to our elementary schools and increase our pre-school
enrollment. Melanie's zeal and enthusiasm has been an
inspiration to all. We wish Melanie and her husband Rob, the
best of luck as they start their new life in Bushkill, Pa. |
The Board of EYARC has adopted the following mission statement as the basis
for their programming:
Mission Statement
The Eastern York Area Recreation Commission
exists to offer a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities
and services to the citizens of Eastern York County. Programs are designed
to promote physical, intellectual and emotional well-being of the
participant thereby contributing to quality of life.
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Staff
Office Personnel
Director
Tim Smith
EYARC would
like to welcome Mr. Timothy Smith to the organization and community.
Originally from Southern York County, Tim graduated from Millersville
University in 1998 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in
Athletic Coaching. He comes to us with a vast amount of experience in
recreation and child care. Tim has served as a SACC Director for the YMCA,
as an Assistant Director for Kinder Care, as well as a Program Director for
the Lebanon Valley YMCA, where he ran numerous recreational programs for
both adults and children. As Tim begins his employment with EYARC, he looks
forward to the continued growth of the commission.
Tim has been married for 8 years, and is the father of two children, Jordan
and Zoe. In his free time, he enjoys sports, playing with his kids and
spending time with his wife.
Business Manager
Darla Confer
Darla was a
participant in our SACC program, as well as our sports and fitness programs
long before becoming an employee of EYARC in January 2007. She has a degree
in Business Administration/Accounting with 20 years experience as a
financial analyst. Darla has also coached cheerleading for approximately 12
years from youth, including the Young Knights where she introduced
competitive cheerleading to the Eastern York area, through college level.
Presently, she is the cheerleading coach at Eastern York High School as well
as EYARC’s flag football cheerleading program. She is the mother of
two children, one of which is a freshman at Lock Haven University.
School Age Child
Care – Wrightsville Elementary
Site Director
Tammy Bardo
Tammy started working for EYARC in March of 2008. She is a graduate of
Eastern York High School and Millersville University. She has a BS in
Elementary Education and Early Childhood, so she brings a lot of experience
to the before and after school program. Tammy is the mother of two boys and
is a resident of Yorkana.
Assistant
Group Supervisor
Kendria Bitonti
Kendria joined the EYARC team in 2007 when EYARC began offering the SACC
program at Wrightsville Elementary School. She has a CDA in School Age Child
Care. Kendria also assists EYARC with programs such as Fun Nite and Tee
Ball. Besides her employment with EYARC, she is a co-owner of Lake Clark
Marina and Notary. She has one son, Dylen.
Assistant
Group Supervisor
Lindsay Nolan
Lindsay has been working in child care for the past six years and became an
employee with EYARC in 2007. She lives in Lancaster with her husband
and enjoys listening to music and working with the youth in her church.
School Age Child
Care – Kreutz Creek Elementary
Site Director
Chelsea Pritchett
Chelsea just started with EYARC as the new Site Director at Kreutz Creek
Elementary SACC program. She is a graduate of Lock Haven University. She has
worked with children for several years as a camp counselor, a lifeguard and
a swim instructor. She co-developed a youth soccer program for the Boys and
Girls Club of Lancaster. She enjoys reading, spending time with her husband,
Jeremy, playing with her dog Belle and watching sports and movies. Chelsea
is very excited to be a part of EYARC.
Assistant
Group Supervisor
Nate Arnold
Nate is a graduate of Eastern York High School. He started working for EYARC
in 2007. Along with being an Assistant Group Supervisor at Kreutz Creek’s
before and after school program, he also assists the EYARC Director with
evening programs and special events. He is a huge fan of the Philadelphia
Eagles and enjoys working with children. Nate aspires to become an
elementary school guidance counselor.
Assistant
Group Supervisor
Zac Seitz
Zac has been an employee with EYARC since 2005. He started as a camp
counselor and is now an Assistant Group Supervisor in our SACC program. He
is a graduate of Eastern York High School and currently attends Millersville
University with a concentration in Elementary Education. Zac loves to listen
to all kinds of music, and his favorite singer is Michael Bublé.
School Age Child
Care – Canadochly Elementary
Site
Supervisor
Roxanne Young
Roxanne currently attends Harrisburg Area Community College pursuing an
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She also has a CDA in Child
Development. Along with being the Site Supervisor at the Canadochly school
age program, she teaches the three year old class in EYARC’s Creative
Preschool. Roxanne is the mother of two children, Paige and Masyn. In her
free time she enjoys hunting, fishing and camping with her family. She has
been employed with EYARC since 2006.
Assistant
Group Supervisor
Nicole Regel
Nicole is an Eastern York High School 2007 graduate. She just started her
employment with EYARC in February 2010. Along with working for EYARC, she is
also a Teacher’s Aide at Canadochly Elementary School. She is a huge
Steelers fan and loves Lucille Ball. In her free time, she enjoys spending
time with her friends.
Assistant Group
Supervisor
Paula Tallarico
Paula is a graduate of Penn Manor High School. Paula is the mother of two
boys, Jared and James. She has been employed with EYARC since 2006. In her
free time she enjoys swimming.
Creative Preschool
Director/Teacher
Amanda Copulos
Amanda has been working with the EYARC since 2008. She is a graduate of Penn
State University with a BS in Elementary Education. Amanda has worked with
young children as a Kindergarten teacher for Montgomery County Public
Schools in Maryland, and as a Pre-k art teacher for the CASA program at the
Sheridan School in Washington DC. Amanda enjoys reading, playing video
games, and doing church activities. Amanda has one son, Micah.
Assistant
Cindy Wivell
Cindy has been working at the Creative Preschool for the past 5 years. She
is married with four daughters ages 24, 21, 18 and 15. In her spare time she
enjoys walking her dog and reading mystery novels.
Substitute
Teacher
Terri Wallace
Terri just started with EYARC as our substitute teacher for the Creative
Preschool. She has taught three year olds for three years and Pre-k for
eight years. She is married to her husband Terry and has one daughter, Tammy
(our Wrightsville SACC Director), and one son, Travis. She is also the proud
grandmother of three grandchildren. She loves working with children because
she says it makes her feel young!
Employment Opportunities
Thank
you for considering employment with the Eastern York Area Recreation
Commission. Currently there are no openings. Please check back as positions
open periodically.
For an application, please
download an application here.
College Internships and Practicum’s are available throughout the year. For
more details, contact Tim Smith at
(717) 246-8155 or eyarc@comcast.net.
We offer internships in Behavioral Science, Recreation, Early Childhood
Education, and Elementary Education majors.
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Facilities Rentals
If you are interested in renting a facility for your event or activity, the
following is a listing of contacts:
Lower Windsor Township
Facilities available at the township include the
Gymnasium, Social Hall, Pavilion and Sports Fields.
Contact EYARC at (717) 246-8155 or Lower Windsor Township at (717) 244-6813 for pricing and availability.
East Prospect Borough Hall Rentals - contact Don
Barshinger at (717) 252-0177.
Yorkana Fire Hall Rentals - contact Charlene Hose at
(717) 757-2456.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
As a not-for-profit organization, we are only successful through community
support. Through generous sponsorships, EYARC has been able to fulfill its
mission as well as better the community in which we live and work. If you or
your business is interested in becoming an EYARC sponsor, we are looking for
help with the following events and programs:
All Sponsorships can be mailed to EYARC at 113 Walnut Valley Court,
Wrightsville, PA 17368. Checks can be made payable to EYARC.
Thank you Donors and Sponsors
A big thank you to all the sponsors that donated gift cards
for the summer Quarter Auction. Your generosity helped make this
auction a huge success! EYARC would like to thank the following
organizations for their donations:
• Appearances Salon & Spa
• Jim & Nena’s Restaurant
• Roma’s Italian Restaurant
• Lincolnway Flowershop
• Pleasant View Ceramics
• East Prospect Factory Outlet |
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Volunteer Opportunities
Eastern York Area Recreation Commission has volunteer opportunities in
coaching youth sports, summer camp assistance, and teaching educational
and wellness programs. If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact Tim Smith at (717) 246-8155.
Thank You Volunteers & Helpers
| Nita Smith |
For slaving in the kitchen with Tim during the
Quarter Auction. For helping park cars during the Summer Concert Series
by the river, and for keeping things on the outside from becoming a
“circus”, during the Walker Brothers Circus. |
| Melanie Hailstone |
For “maning” the paddles at the Quarter Auction, and
helping Tim with the whole process. A whole new world was opened up that
day!!
A special thank you to all the Quarter Auction vendors and their
helpers, for making the summer QA run so smooth. Thanks for aiding in
the 50/50 drawing, and thanks to all who helped with breakdown and
clean-up. Your help was greatly appreciated. |
| Amy Sorflaten, Glen Duraski, and Wendy Leister |
for head coaching our EYARC Girls Fastpitch Softball
teams. Girls had a great season, and a lot of that goes to you and your
coaching staffs. Thanks for everything. |
| Dawn Stepp |
For handling the whole softball season as our
coordinator.
It was great having someone handling those day to day issues, and being
there for the coaches when necessary. A big thank you for all you did
this year!! |
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Instructors
Instructors needed! If you have a
special skill that you would like to teach to others, please contact our
office. We are always looking for new and exciting programs!
Meet one of EYARC’s Instructors:
Lisa Strong
Kickboxing & Step Aerobics Instructor
Lisa is originally from Baltimore, MD (Go Ravens!!), and moved to
Pennsylvania in 2004. She is married with three daughters ages 7, 10 and 13.
She is a Licensed Daycare Provider and works from home. She has been
teaching kickboxing and step aerobics for over 10 years. She enjoys
exercising (obviously), dancing, karate and camping.
Lisa has been instructing fitness classes for EYARC since 2006.
Fran Spangler, Ballroom Dance Teacher
Trained by and worked for Arthur Murray Dance Studios back in the 70's.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pa where she began her dance career receiving 5
years of international training then transferred to Atlanta, GA through
Arthur Murray's.
After 8 years of teaching dance full time, she changed careers and went into
the Insurance Industry. Fran moved to York in 1991 and now is currently
employed at the Glatfelter Insurance Group. The Glatfelter Insurance Group
Social Committee asked her to teach a ballroom dance class. Since then, in
her free time she's been teaching dance. She has been with EYARC for the
past 3 years.
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Contact Us
Eastern York Area Recreation Commission
113 Walnut Valley Court
Wrightsville, PA 17368
Phone: (717) 246-8155
Fax: (717) 244-0746
Email: eyarc@comcast.net
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Directions:
From Harrisburg:
1. I-83 South to Arsenal Rd. Exit for Route 30 East
2. Follow 30 East to the Wrightsville Exit
3. Turn right off of the exit ramp
4. At the traffic light – go straight
5. Follow past the Eastern York High School & Middle School
6. After the High School – go straight onto Cabin Creek Road
7. At stop sign – go straight onto Prayer Mission Road
8. Go past Rexroth Park to the stop sign and turn left onto
Craley Road
(Route 624)
9. Turn right onto Hakes Hallow Road
10. Follow road to the Y and stay towards the right
11. Office and Preschool are located in the Municipal Building
From Lancaster:
1. Route 30 West to the Wrightsville Exit.
2. Turn left off of the exit ramp
3. Follow directions 4 – 11 from Harrisburg |
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Municipal
Information
The following
Municipalities participate with EYARC.
Lower Windsor Township:
To find current information, the latest newsletter, road project dates, and
other important information, go to
www.lowerwindsor.com
East Prospect:
East Prospect Borough meetings are the 1st Tuesday of every month at the
Borough Hall.
Yorkana:
Yorkana Borough meetings are the 1st Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at
the Yorkana Fire Hall.
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