“Kick the Can” was a popular game during the ’40s and early ’50s.
The game reminds me of what could happen with the Adams County trade school discussions.
I had the pleasure of working on a county trade school committee during the early ’70s, representing Gettysburg Area School District. After approximately 18–24 months of discussion on why a technical school was needed and where to build the facility, the committee and school districts involved decided to “kick the can” down the road of time, as it were, and wait for a more opportune time.
Low and behold, the rusty, dented, old can has reappeared 54 years later. My wish is that all communities involved would support the Adams County Technical Institute Committee and move forward.
Please do not “kick the can” down the road again.
John P. Gregor
Cumberland Twp.
I tried to drum up support for an Adams County VoTech School in 1989-1990, after watching scores of eighth graders with technical ability being forced to learn college-prep material. Talked to 4 of 6 superintendents, all of whom insisted they had “a great tech department,” that there was no need for the school.
You are right. Kicking the cane down the road. This something children used to do in the ’50s. Back when this acti project was first developed, it should have purchased land back then. Now they want to build a project that is way too large and way too expensive for the community. Gettysburg area schools district provides the majority of the funding for the project. If they are going to build a building and provide the equipment relying solely on the school district to fund it, it is a way too expensive project. They should get industry in and around the five this school districts to help fund the project.
Thank you James. Just looking at the huge need for technically skilled people should help the Committee make a decision.Where are the largest young adult population centers in the Committee’s service area and put the school right in the middle of these centers. Keep advocating for technical education.