Many Hancock Partner projects are still in the conceptual stages. Some projects are further along in development. The following are a few projects in later stages. We will be conveying progress reports and providing other updates on a weekly basis in The Hancock Herald.

THE "HONEST" EDDIE MURPHY PROJECT

The Partners, in conjunction with Delaware County Stop DWI, sponsored Old Time Baseball on at Fireman's Park. The Roxbury Nine played the Hancock Athletics.
The same evening, the Academy Award winning movie, Field of Dreams was scheduled to be shown on a giant outdoor screen. As an introduction to the film, a special video tribute to Eddie Murphy was created by the Hancock Partners. The son & family of Hancock's own "Honest" Eddie Murphy was in attendance. Eddie Murphy was born in Hancock and played professional baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates. He appeared in 3 World Series and was a member of the infamous 1919 Chicago "Black" Sox). His nickname, "Honest" came from the fact that he was not involved in the Series fixing scandal. In 1918 his batting average trailed Babe Ruth's by only 3 points. When Babe Ruth broke into the majors as a pitcher, the first man he ever faced was Eddie Murphy.

 The Harvest Festival & Spring Festivals instituted in 2005, each Festival has grown in size and popularity each year.

The Main Street Grant Project

THE PARK & HIKING TRAIL PROJECT

The establishment of a public park, possibly in conjunction with hiking trails within the community has been the suggestion heard most often by the Partners. We are currently negotiating with several potential property owners. Timing on this project depends completely on current landowner willingness to participate in the advancement of the community and our ability to find adequate funding in a timely manner.

THE SIGNAGE PROJECT

A central theme for the community was suggested by the company that conducted our preliminary marketing study, Shepstone Associates. Along with other outside marketing people and the Partners Board of Directors, the theme of "Gateway To The Upper Delaware" was selected. This will provide a "tie in" with state and federal programs which will use the same slogan. It will also provide a marketing "tie in" for local business. The Partners have been installing signs throughout the village access roads with a this common theme and completion is expected by July 2005. We have run a contest to select the best signage and theme and a winner has been selected. The back lighted sign pictured on the left above, with the Mayor Karcher, Town Supervisor Rowe, and the Partners Board of Directors, was dedicated Memorial Day weekend of 2005. Bill Gross and assistant, Ben, are shown installing one of 4 more signs at the western access to the village. 

THE DUG ROAD LIGHTING PROJECT

We have been successful in initiating street lights being installed along the "Dug" road between Hancock and Cadosia. As many of you will recall, the road originally had street lights, but were removed some time ago due to the maintenance cost.

The Partners held their first activity on June 18, 2004 as the Family Foundation Singers and Dancers performed at Hancock Central School. Additional events & entertainment have been held since. The Harvest Festival and Spring Festival have taken place with the objective of making them annual events. Due to the overwhelming success, similar concerts, festivals and events are planned for the coming seasons.