2015 Fall Newsletter - LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, PA Allen Township · 2233 Ge ysburg Road · Camp Hill , ... U.S. Senator Robert Casey, ... 11 Veterans Day—Township Oﬃces Closed

Founded 1850 TOWNSHIP NEWS

Fall 2015

Directory of Services, Officials in Action, Lisburn Fire Company Events Pages 2-3

Calendar of Events, Budget Hearings, Boards & Commissions, New Year’s Eve Pages 4-5

Lower Allen Authority News, Electronic Recycling , Raking Leaves, Fall Recycling Pages 6-7

Eagle Scout Projects in the Township Pages 8-9

Ambulance Subscriptions, Trick or Treat Night, 9/11 Memorial, Blackboard Portal Pages 10-11

Compost/Wood Chips, Yard Waste, Barn Rentals, Winter News Pages 12-13

Tax Office , West Shore Rec News, Fredricksen Library Page 14-15

Inside this issue:

Lower Allen Township · 2233 Ge�ysburg Road · Camp Hill , PA 17011

Back L to R: Commissioner Richard F. Schin,

Commissioner John T. Titzel and Commissioner Lloyd W.

Bucher. Front L to R: Vice President Peddrick M. Young, Sr.

and President H. Edward Black.

Township Leaf Collec%on

The annual leaf collec1on for Lower Allen will start on Monday October

19th

, and con1nue through the week of December 7th.

(with the excep%on

of the Thanksgiving Holiday, November 26 – November 30). Crews will

collect leaves weekly through each neighborhood. If you miss the collec-

1on for the week, you will have to wait un1l the next round to have your

leaves removed. Residents without curbing are asked to make sure their

leaf piles are accessible for the leaf picking machines. The picking ma-

chines are equipped with a 5 foot hose that sucks up the leaves into a

holding box that is a8ached to the truck. Leaves that are not raked out to

within 5 feet of the road will not be collected. The efforts of leaf collec1on

crews are focused on collec1ng bulk volumes of leaves as efficiently as

possible. It is not prac1cal to spend 1me vacuuming all the leaf debris only

to have more leaves accumulate a few hours later. At the end of the sea-

son, a;er the last round of leaf collec1on, the Township street sweeper will clean the streets to remove any remaining debris.

Collec3on from East to West - Weekly leaf collec1on will begin in the

eastern sec1on of the Township (Beacon Hill) and proceed towards

the southern and western sec1ons (Lisburn/Windsor Park areas).

Updates regarding leaf collec1on will be posted on the website at

www.latwp.org or informa1on can be obtained by calling Public

Works at 975-7575 Ext. 1401, during regular business hours.

Just Leaves - Only Leaves should be raked or places roadside. Do not

place s1cks, boards, bricks, rocks or other items in the leaf piles.

Clear the way - Roadside trees should be trimmed to the legal height

of 14 feet and roadside basketball nets need to be set behind the

curb line.

Delays - Heavy accumula1ons of leaves, inclement weather and ma-

chine break downs may delay the collec1on of your leaves. Please be

pa1ent as crews do their best to service your area.

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OFFICIALS IN ACTION

Commissioners approved the following

Resolu�ons and Ordinances:

RESOLUTIONS

2015-R-18 Authorized the employment of Laura M. Castle as a

full 1me Police Officer. Enacted 07/13/15.

2015-R-19 Authorized the employment of Torrie M Shiley as a

full 1me Police Officer. Enacted 07/13/15.

2015-R-20 Amending the Civil Service Rules and Regula1ons

at Sec1on 3.7, General Qualifica1ons-Applicants, Corporal, Ser-

geant, Lieutenant and Captain, and at Sec1on 4.4, Wri8en Ex-

amina1ons. Adopted 7/27/15

2015-R-21 Adop1ng Job Descrip1ons for all employees of

Lower Allen Township. Adopted 8/24/15

2015-R-22 Authorizing the sale of Township Property valued

over $1,000.00. Adopted 8/24/15

2015-R-23 Adop1ng minimum municipal obliga1ons payable

to the Lower Allen Township Police Pension Plan and the Lower

Allen Township Non-uniformed Pension Plan in fiscal year 2016,

and appropria1ng specific sums known as the Pension Budget

for fiscal year 2016. Adopted 9/28/15

2015-R-24 Recognizing, Robert E. Nailor, Jr for his 25 years of

service to Lower Allen Township in the Public Works Depart-

ment. Adopted 9/28/15

ORDINANCES

2015-03—Amending, Modifying and Changing the Code of the

Township of Lower Allen, Sec1ons 220-119, 220-124, 220-127,

220-128 and 220-132 Pertaining to the Tradi1onal Neighbor-

hood Development (TND) Overlay District. Enacted (7/27/15)

KEY STAFF EXT #

Thomas G Vernau, Jr., Manager 1001

Erin G. Trone, Assistant Manager & Economic

Development Director

1002

Donna Paul, Human Resources 1402

Frank Williamson, Jr., Chief of Police

& Director of Public Safety

1601

Daniel Flint, P.E., Township Engineer

& Director of Community Development

1101

Richard Grove, Finance Director 1202

Bob Nailor, Public Works Coordinator 2106

Christopher Yohn, EMS Captain 3101

Rodney Mumma, Fire Chief - Lower Allen Fire

Company No. 1

1302

Josh Keller, Fire Chief - Lisburn Community Fire Company 766-3994

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Emergency Police • Fire • EMS 9-1-1 (24-hours a day)

Non-Emergency & AGer Hours 717-238-9676

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222

PPL 1-800-342-5775

UGI 1-800-962-1212

PA American Water 1-800-565-7292

Lower Allen Sewer Authority 717-774-0610

Penn Waste (Trash & Recycling) 717-767-4456

Trash Complaints - call the Township 975-7575, ext. 1203

Cleve J. Fredrickson Library 717-761-3900

New Cumberland Public Library 717-774-7820

Joseph T. Simpson Library 717-766-0171

West Shore Recrea%on Commission

www.westshorerec.org

717-920-9515

Representa%ve Sheryl Delozier

2929 Ge�ysburg Rd., Suite 6,

Camp Hill, PA 17011

717-761-4665

Senator Patricia H. Vance

3806 Market Street

Camp Hill, PA 17011

717-975-7575

U.S. Representa%ve Sco� Perry 717-635-9504

U.S. Senator Robert Casey, Jr. 717-231-7540

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey 717-782-3951

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES Lower Allen Township

2233 Ge8ysburg Road • Camp Hill, PA 17011

Monday-Friday: 8:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Phone: 717-975-7575• Fax: 737-4182• www.latwp.org

Tax Office - Phone: 717-737-5671

Daylight Savings Time ends Sun‐

day, November 1, 2015

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LISBURN FIRE COMPANY COMMUNITY EVENTS

1800 Main Street, Lisburn

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

717-766-3994

www.lisburnfire.org

www.facebook.com/LisburnFire

E-mail: [email protected] Lisburn truly is a "Community" fire company. For information about joining our firefighters, or to lend a hand with any of our social activities, please email or call to set up an interview to learn what we do and how you can fit into our organization. Save your local Fire Company by volunteering before it is too late. Visit our Facebook Page @ https://www.facebook.com/LisburnFire and our website for additional information.

The cost for our dinners is $10.00 for adults and children 4 to 10 years is just $4.25. Both dinners include delicious homemade desserts.

Thanks to everyone who comes to our dinners and other events. We couldn’t continue to serve the Community without your help. Check us out on the web at www.Lisburnfire.org. And, like us on Facebook. FMI, call 766-3994 or email [email protected].

All Events are SUBJECT to CHANGE due to Weather or situations beyond our con

DATE 2015 EVENT LISTING TIME

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!

October 8th – March 31st

BLOCK SHOOT

6:30 PM

Sunday, October 11th

BBQ SPARERIBS & CHICKEN

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday, November 8th

ROAST TURKEY DINNER

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

December 5th

Children’s Christmas Party

9:00 AM

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ADVERTISING RATES • IMPORTANT DATES

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Mee�ngs are held at the

Lower Allen Township Municipal Services Center

(unless otherwise noted)

TAX OFFICE (737-5671) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am - 2 pm

October

1 Sewer Authority 7:30 pm

5 Budget Mee1ng 6:00 pm

11 BBQ Spare Rib & Chicken Dinner–Lisburn Fire Co 11am—2pm

12 Public Hearing 6:00pm

12 Board of Commissioners 7:00 pm

15 Zoning Hearing Board 7:00 pm

19 Development Authority 6:00 pm


20 Planning Commission 7:00 pm


28 Recrea1on and Park Board 7:00 pm

November


3 Elec1on Day 7 am—8 pm


8 Roast Turkey Dinner—Lisburn Fire Co 11 am—2 pm


11 Veterans Day—Township Offices Closed



18 Recrea1on and Parks Board 7:00 pm



26—27 Thanksgiving Holiday—Township Offices Closed

December


5 Breakfast With Santa—Lisburn Fire Co 9:30 am





25 Christmas Day—Township Offices Closed


January

1 New Years Day—Township Offices Closed







27 Recrea1on and Parks Board 7:00 pm

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To arrange for your ad to be published in the next

quarterly issue, available in June, call 975-7575, ext.

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ADVERTISE In the Township News

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Smart Fix Center

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BUDGET HEARINGS • BOARDS & COMMISSIONS • NEW YEARS EVE

BUDGET HEARINGS

The Commissioners will hear presenta1ons from Staff regarding their 2016 budget requests on the following dates:

Monday, October 5th

at 6:00 pm

Monday, October 19th

at 7:00 pm

Monday, November 2nd

at 6:00 pm.

The mee1ngs are open to the public. Residents are invited to come and witness the budget process in ac1on.

Board and Commission Volunteers Needed

Vacancies appear from 1me to 1me on the various boards and commissions that serve the

residents of our Township. These boards and commissions include:

�Planning Commission

�Zoning Hearing Board

�Sewer Authority

�Development Authority

�Recrea1on & Parks Board

�Civil Service Commission

If you have a couple of hours a month to spare to engage with your fellow residents for the be8erment of the community, then

please send your resume and cover le8er, indica1ng your areas of interest, to Township Secretary Helen Grundon. If you need

informa1on about what these boards & commissions do, please contact Township Manager Thomas Vernau at 975-7575 x

1001.

CELEBRATE NEW YEARS EVE AT LOWER ALLEN COMMUNITY PARK!

Come ring in the New Year with your neighbors at The Barn at Lower Allen Community Park. The Township is sponsoring an

alcohol-free, family-friendly celebra1on that will begin at 8:00 pm and end at 12:00 am, following the “Lowering of the Breech-

es”. Water and soda will be available, as will coffee, hot chocolate, and finger foods. A DJ will be there to provide music for

your dancing and listening pleasure.

This event has been held for three years, and a good 1me is always had by all. In addi1on to music, there are games for both

kids and adults, as well as an opportunity to have your picture taken with The Breeches. This year will also feature Breechie, a

li’l pair of breeches for the kids to lower.

If you'd like to bring a canned good or other dry foods, a collec1on area will be set up for the Central PA Food Bank. Dona1ons

will also be accepted for the Township's K-9 Program. Many thanks to the New Year’s Eve Celebra1on Commi8ee for their fine

work in puVng this event together!

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LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY • ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

Authority Employee News

Twenty-Five Years of Service

Congratula1ons to Galen A. Yinger on comple1ng twenty-five years of service with the Authority on August 20, 2015. Galen

holds a Class A operator’s license and is involved with the daily third shi; treatment plant opera1ons. In his spare 1me, he is a

Pennsylvania Family Farmer. The Authority Board and Galen’s coworkers extend their congratula1ons on reaching the twenty-

five year milestone.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY!

Lower Allen Township will hold an electronics recycling event on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the

Municipal Services Center, 2233 Ge8ysburg Road.

This event is for Township residents only. Persons bringing in items to recycle will be asked to show ID.

Items that can be recycled are listed below:

◊ Desktop & Laptop Computers ◊ DVD Players & VCR’s

◊ Keyboards & Mice ◊ Gaming Systems

◊ Printers/Fax Machines/Floor Copiers ◊ Stereos & Speakers

◊ Cables & Cords ◊ Microwaves & Small Appliances

◊ Telephones & Cell Phones (Please Remove Ba8eries) ◊ Metal Items

◊ Calculators & Adding Machines ◊ Exercise Equipment

◊ UPS Ba8ery Backups ◊ Car Ba8eries (sealed lead acid)/Car Routers

◊ Toner & Ink Cartridges ◊ Bed Frames & Rain spou1ng

◊ Audio Visual Equipment & Plo8ers ◊ Washers & Dryers

◊ Filing Cabinets ◊ Ranges (Stoves)

◊ Cell Phone & Laptop Ba8eries ◊ Dishwashers

◊ Televisions ◊ Air Condi1oners ◊ CRT Monitors ◊ Dehumidifiers ◊ LCD Monitors ◊ Refrigerators ◊ Floor Freezers

Televisions must be intact. TV’s with broken screens or cabinets will not be accepted.

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LEAVES • FALL RECYCLING

5 Things You Can Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle This Fall

1. Reuse Your Fall Leaves. If you have a mower with a compost bag, try taking the bag off and leVng the leaves

fall into the grass. It provides necessary nutrients to the soil which will help grass grow next year, and adds a li8le

bit of protec1on in the winter from heavy snow. It’s also a lot less 1me consuming to mow than it is to rake your

en1re yard. All in all, it’s a win, win.

2. Check for Energy Leaks. As the cold weather approaches, you might find yourself reaching to turn up the ther-

mostat on those chilly nights. Before the real chill sets in, check your home for energy leaks. You may find energy

sucking cracks, crevices, window leaks, and door dra;s. When you find the leaks, plug them up by caulking, use a

door dra; stopper to seal out winter winds, or even install new energy efficient windows to really make a dent on

your bill (though the cost of new windows may not pay off for a few years).

3. Roast Pumpkin Seeds from Jack O’ Lanterns. If you’ve never had pumpkin seeds, they’re pre8y delicious, and

actually very good for you. Omega-3 fa8y acids, B-vitamins, vitamin K, and calcium are just a few of the healthy

things that pumpkin seeds contain. This is also a yummy end to a pumpkin carving session.

4. Reduce Your Thermostat by One Degree. One degree can actually add up to big savings on your bill, and you’re

not likely to no1ce the affect of one degree in the fall. Every degree equals roughly a 3% savings on your energy

bill. Wear a sweatshirt or sweater and lower the thermostat a couple more degrees if you’re brave enough.

5. Recycle Your Thanksgiving LeGovers. Yes, food can be recycled, too! If you’ve ever heard of the famous Thanks-

giving turkey sandwich, then you know how great “food recycling” can be. If you’ve had a par1cularly large feast

with loads of le;overs, invite friends or family over who didn’t a8end Thanksgiving day to help you eat some of

the le;overs. Beats was1ng the food by throwing it away!

Rake it……..or Leave it!

Rake it! If you’re asked to put leaves in the street for pick-up, wait un1l just before collec1on day. Never rake

them into or near storm drains, ditches, or creeks. Decaying leaves use up the water’s oxygen, harming aqua1c in-

habitants.

Leave it! Mulch leaves by running over them with your lawn mower at next cuVng. Leaves and grass clippings are

the best fer1lizer for your lawn.

Or…rake it and leave it! Rake leaves into a compost pile for a nutrient rich fer1lizer to use on your garden next

spring.

Rake it…or leave it. It’s that easy.

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Caroline Kaiser, Carly Mank, and Skye Sterner, Girl Scouts with Cade8e Troop 20719 in Camp Hill, received their Silver

Award last year. The completed their Silver Award project at the Lower Allen Community Park. Caroline, Carly and Skye plant-

ed a “sensory garden” near the entrance to the Fun Fort. A sensory garden provides individual and combined sensory oppor-

tuni1es for the user such that they may not normally experience.

Robert Vera, son of Thomas Vera and Melissa McCoy of Highland Park, recently completed his Eagle Scout project in the

Yellow Breeches Park. Robert is a member of Boy Scout Troop 42 in Lawnton.

Robert built two enclosed, mulched areas with a picnic table in each spot and also built a garbage can enclosure for the ar-

ea. He hopes that it will now serve as a space where families can enjoy a picnic a;er hiking, fishing or kayaking at the park.

Corey Bernard, son of Steven and Kristen Bernard of Windsor Park, recently completed his Eagle Scout project at Wass Park.

Corey is a member of Boy Scout Troop 54 in Camp Hill.

Corey built dugouts for Field #2 at Wass Park. The field was recently re-oriented and ouZi8ed with a new backstop and

ouZield fence, so the addi1on of dugouts has helped make this field a first-class facility. We’re sure the players who will be

using that field next summer will appreciate the dugouts!

SCOUT NEWS

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SCOUT NEWS

Allison Baker, daughter of Kevin and Tammy Baker of Fairview Township, completed her Gold Award project at Lower

Allen Community Park. Allison is a member of Ambassador Troop 1026, Lewisberry.

Allison erected Purple Mar1n birdhouses that she made from gourds. Allison writes: "Urban sprawl has resulted in the loss

of habitat for many bird species. The Purple Mar1n nests in cavi1es which are not easy to find in declining habitats. Purple

Mar1ns east of the Rockies are totally dependent on humans to supply them with nes1ng sites, as their beaks are not strong

enough to make their own cavity to nest in. I wanted to build a habitat to a8ract this bird species to our local park so they

could have a more protected and dependable environment in which they could thrive. By building this project in a public

place, I wanted to make people aware of the Purple Mar1n decline and allow children, adults and bird watching groups en-

joy seeing the birds."

Allison graduated from Red Land High School in June and is currently

a8ending Bloomsburg University to study Nursing.

AGon Weaver, daughter of Don and Annie Weaver of Fairview Township, completed her Gold Award project at Lower

Allen Community Park. A;on is a member of Ambassador Troop 1026, Lewisberry.

A;on constructed and installed two bat boxes. "White Nose Syndrome has killed nearly 6 million bats in eastern North

America over the last 10 years. One bat can eat thousands of insects in just one night. What will keep the bug popula1on

under control if bats are not protected? This decline in bat popula1on directly and adversely affects the ecosystem and us!

My bat boxes have the ability to house up to 600 bats, which will directly help the situa1on. By installing these boxes and

crea1ng awareness about the benefit of bats and their decline, people hopefully

will look at bats more favorably and eventually want to install a bat box in their

own backyard."

A;on graduated from Red Land high School in June and is currently enrolled in a

gap year program at Hogtun Folkehøgskolea in Torvibukt, Norway.

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Ambulance Subscription Renewals The 2016 Ambulance Subscription Renewals will be mailed out by the end of the year 2015. Subscriptions are good for the cal-endar year of 2016. The Board of Commissioners will be setting the rates for 2016 at one of their October meetings.

Why have a subscription? The cost of a trip in an ambulance is very high and insurance generally does not pay the full bill. A subscription can help you save money if you have called 911, are transported to the hospital via ambulance, and the trip is deemed medically necessary by the insurance company. In this case you are not liable for any amounts over the insurance pay-

ment if you have a valid subscription. Subscriptions DO NOT cover routine transportation, transportation for stretcher or wheelchair, or transportation that is not medically necessary. You are responsible for additional mileage costs if you are transported past the clos-est appropriate facility.

AMBULANCE SUBSCRIPTIONS • TRICK OR TREAT

Safety Tips

Trick or Treat With an Adult

• Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without

adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without su-

pervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and

trick-or-treat in groups.

Drive Extra Safely on Trick or Treat Night

• Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Trick or Treat and might move in unpre-

dictable ways.

• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.

• Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

• Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the evening to spot children from greater

distances.

Walk Safely

• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and

crosswalks.

• Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep

looking as you cross.

• Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and

walk, don’t run, across the street.

• Teach children to make eye contact with drivers be-

fore crossing in front of them.

• Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no

sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possi-ble. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.

• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach

children to never dart out into the street or cross be-tween parked cars.

Keep Costumes Both Crea%ve & Safe

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if

possible, choose light colors.

• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks,

which can obstruct a child’s vision.

• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them be seen by

drivers.

• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent

trips and falls.

Lower Allen Township’s Trick or Treat is Thursday, October 29, from 6‐8 pm.

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WTC MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER • BLACKBOARD PORTAL

BLACKBOARD PORTAL Connect With Lower Allen Township

Lower Allen Township has numerous methods for staying in touch with

our residents. Our Township webpage www.latwp.org is going to be up-

graded this year. The Township and the Police Department have Facebook

pages. But the most effec1ve method is our Community Aler1ng System.

This system uses a combina1on of phone calls, emails and text messages

to reach out to residents on a variety of topics. Since the system has been

in service (almost 8 years), we have sent messages on bears running

through neighborhoods, escaped or wanted persons, severe weather

alerts (especially to our flood prone area residents) and winter weather/

parking emergencies.

The system scans the publicly available databases every thirty (30) days for any update to our residen1al or business communi-

ty members. But, if you do not have a “land line” or have an unlisted phone number, we won’t find you. The system can ac-

commodate up to ten (10) telephone numbers (includes text capable phones), four (4) email addresses and (2) pagers. When

an emergency message is sent out, every phone number and email address is no1fied. When an Outreach message is sent out,

only the primary phone number and all email addresses are no1fied.

Our new web portal for easy on-line sign ups is now available on our website. If you do not have access to a computer, call Di-

anna Knisley, Public Safety Execu1ve Assistant, at 717-975-7575, ext. 1602.

WTC Memorial Fundraiser

In 2010, then Assistant Fire Chief Dave Warren and Public Safety Director Frank Williamson began the process of obtaining an artifact from the World Trade Center for display as a memorial. It took almost two years of legal wrangling with the Port Authorities of New York and New Jersey to secure a piece of the World Trade Center.

On August 2, 2011, Lower Allen Fire Company picked up artifact #A-002e. This piece of the Tower Exterior Wall Spandrel is 72” long, 12” wide and 9” high, and weighs 206 pounds. It was placed on display in the lobby of the Municipal Services Center. A contest for design of a 9/11 Memorial was held, with very few re-sponses.

Because no designs for the memorial rose to the top, Laser Granite Designs was contacted in 2014 about designing a memorial from the World Trade Center artifact. The design went through several iterations before the final design was selected. The memorial will be prominently displayed in front of Lower Allen Fire Company’s Headquarters Station at 2233 Gettysburg Rd, so the Fire Com-pany will see it on every response. This will also allow the public to visit and pay tribute to the public safety providers who perished while saving tens of thousands of lives on September 11, 2001.

Lower Allen Fire Company is seeking donations to assist with the $13,000.00 cost to create and build the memorial. Donations may be dropped off at the Township building or mailed to Lower Allen Fire Company #1, 2233 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Atten-tion: 9-11 Memorial.

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COMPOST/WOOD CHIPS · YARD WASTE · BARN RENTAL

LEAF COMPOST AND WOOD CHIPS

Leaf compost and wood chips will be available to Township

residents for delivery or self-loaded pick up at the Public Works

facility. All leaf compost and wood chip deliveries will be made

on Thursdays and Fridays, star1ng April 3rd through early No-

vember.

Deliveries will be made only on a pre-pay basis. Payment must

be made prior to seVng up a delivery 1me. All payments are to

be made at the Municipal Services Center. When your payment

is processed, you will be contacted for a de-

livery 1me.

Contact: Wendy Hayden

Weekdays between 7 am and 3 pm

Phone - 975-7575, ext. 1401

Email - [email protected]

LEAF COMPOST DELIVERED SELF-LOADED

Small Load (3 cubic yds) $35.00 $20.00

Large Load (8 cubic yds) $50.00 $40.00

Bucket Load (1-5 gallon) $ 1.00

WOOD CHIPS DELIVERED SELF-LOADED

Small Load (3 cubic yds) $15.00 FREE

Large Load (8 cubic yds) $25.00 FREE

CURBSIDE YARD WASTE PICK UP: APRIL-NOVEMBER The Townships' yard waste recycling program started in April with collection by your trash hauler on your regular trash day. Yard waste collection will proceed through the last week in November. Residents may bring their yard waste directly to the Public Works facility, located at 1400 St. Johns Road, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00am – 2:30pm. The second Saturday drop-off began in April and will end in November. Lower Allen households are limited to four loads of brush (yard debris), per calendar year. A $25.00 fee will be assessed per load for households exceeding their 4 load limit. Landscape Contractors working at properties in the Township may haul yard waste generated at those properties to the Public Works facility when accompanied by the resident, or with prior approval. A contractor’s yard waste permit is required to be purchased by contractors using the facility. Yard waste consists of garden debris, leaves, sticks and branches and stumps (no larger than 24 inch diameter). Grass clippings, sod, fruit, vegetables, tree stumps, dirt and stone, are NOT considered yard waste and should be bagged and put out with regular gar-bage, or composted. Yellow yard waste bins should be used for smaller manageable amounts of debris. No trash bags or garbage should be mixed in with the yard waste. Branches must be bundled with twine or string, and not exceed 5 feet in length or 6 inches in diameter. Maximum weight is 30lbs. Yellow yard waste bins can be picked up at the Municipal Services Center during regular business hours. Unlimited amounts of yard debris may be placed curbside, using the previously stated guidelines.

As a convenience to the residents, the compost facility at the Public Works facility will be open the second Saturday of each month,

between the hours of 8 am and 1 pm. Those dates are: October 10, and November 14.

Cumberland County Recycling and Waste Authority provides recycling centers for cellular phones, metals, automobile fluids and components,

paper, plas1c bags, propane cylinders, 1res and le;over medica1on. For more informa1on, visit their website at: www.ccpa.net (click on:

Services; Recycling and Waste Authority; Programs and Services).

Yellow Yard Waste Recycling Containers are available at:

Municipal Services Center, 2233 Ge8ysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011

Between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm, Monday-Friday.

Limit one per residence.

Upper Level - Seats up to 120 people

Lower Level - Seats up to 50 people

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WINTER NEWS

Winter Parking The Police Department would like to remind residents about parking regula1ons

during the upcoming winter season. Beginning December 1 through March 31 resi-

dents may only park their vehicles on one side of the street as indicated by the

street signs. The side that is permi8ed for parking alternates on a monthly basis.

Please be sure that you are parking on the correct side of the street. This Ordinance

allows the Public Works Department to get into the developments to quickly clear a

travel lane without weaving between vehicles parked on opposite sides of the street.

The following streets have odd/even signs posted:

19th Street Elmhurst Road Letchworth Road Shoreham Road

20th Street Highland Drive Letchworth Drive Strafford Road

Apple Drive Kelton Road Manchester Road Village Road

Chatham Road Kent Road Norman Road Warwick Road

Chatham Drive Kent Drive Oxford Drive Wyndham Road

Cherokee Avenue Kingsley Road

Vehicles that are in viola1on of the odd/even parking requirements are subjected to being 1cketed.

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TAX OFFICE

QUARTERLY TAX TIPS Bonnie K. Miller

Tax Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 10 am to 2 pm or by appointment.

If you stop by the Tax Office during the days it is closed, feel free to drop your payment in the gray box located next to the flagpole. You

may also mail your payment. If you would like a paid receipt for your taxes, PLEASE include both copies of your tax bills and a self-

addressed, stamped envelope, so I can mail your receipt back to you.

The Tax Collector of Lower Allen Township is a separately elected posi�on, and does not work

for the Commissioners or the Administra�on Department. While the Commissioners provide an

office for the Tax Collector in the Township Municipal Services Center, the Tax Collector sets her

own hours. The Tax Collector may be reached by calling 737-5671.

“Professional, Yet Person-

al...That’s My BoAom Line”

FALL IS HERE I hope everyone enjoyed a happy and healthy summer! Fall is here, and of course that means FOOTBALL! Marching bands, soccer games, lacrosse, tailgating parties, it’s all part of the season! Fall also means cooler weather and watching the leaves change from the mellow green of summer to the brilliant yellows, reds, and oranges of autumn. And, least we not forget, fall also means TAXES. (I know, I know, it was a pretty picture until I mentioned that word.) However, fall is here and tax-es will soon be due. Below are a few tips to help kick off a successful tax season.

Your should have received a $8,152 Homestead Exclusion on your July 1st, 2015 West Shore School District Real Estate tax bill, if you did not, perhaps you are a new homeowner or didn’t apply for it, the next window to apply for the Homestead Exclusion is December 1, 2015 through March 1, 2016. If you take the $8,152 Homestead Exclusion amount and multiply it by 10.1788 mils it equals $82.99. If you are comparing last year’s West Shore School District Real Estate tax bill against this year’s, please note that there was an increase in your milage from 9.68 mils to 10.1788 mils. Your assessment on your house will go back to the original assessment before the Homestead Exclusion since that only applies to the West Shore School District real estate tax bill.

‘March” on in and pay your taxes.”

School real estate and per capita taxes dated July 1, 2015 are now in face amount. The last day to pay the face amount is

November 1st. For your convenience, the silver mailbox in the Township parking lot by the flagpole may be used for payment drop-off. And don’t forget Uncle Sam...you can mail your taxes, but they must be postmarked by November 1, 2015.

If your chose to pay your real estate taxes in installments, the second installment was due by September 30th and the third installment is due on October 31st in order to prevent additional penalties.

Use the right “strategy” when paying your taxes.

Did you notice that your school per capita tax increased from $9.80 to $14.70? The reason why is because the Township no longer collects per capita tax, the school district has permission to collect the Township’s portion.

Please take an extra moment to look over your tax bill and make sure you are paying the correct amount (the amount in the total column). They must be paid during the timeframe listed in that particular column for the date you are remitting payment.

Don’t get put on the “bench”.

Reminder notices for unpaid 2015 tax bills will be mailed out in mid-November. PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE A LATE TAX NOTICE. This reminder is the last step the tax offi ce takes before turning over your tax bill for collection. Last possible day to pay your 2015 real estate and per capita taxes is Thursday, January 7th. No personal check will be accepted after December 10th, 2015. ALL real estate and per capita taxes in penalty are due to go for collection on Thursday, January 11, 2016.

Coaches Office.

Don’t forget, the tax office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm or by appointment.

The tax office will be closed from October 19th—23rd, November 23rd—30th, and December 23rd—January 3rd, 2016.

I look forward to seeing many of you at various sporting events, craft fairs, apple festivals and other activities this season! Please say hello or stop by the new tax office (located right inside the front door) with any questions or concerns you may have. My door is always open.

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Summer days are ending, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up the fun!

West Shore Rec offers a variety of enjoyable activities for all ages.

Visit West Shore Rec online at www.westshorerec.org for the complete

“NEW” Fall Season brochure, or contact our office at 920-9515. Create a New Habit Fall is a great time to stay (or get back) in shape with the many Active Wellness

fitness classes starting in September.

Enrich Your Life WSRec is proud to offer many diverse educational opportunities for adults and youth. Kids, Come Out and Play Explore the many activities this Autumn with swimming, basketball, tennis, golf, horsemanship lessons and art classes! “Where Do You Want To Go This Fall?” Meander through the warm autumn colors of the Red Clay Valley aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad, discover the glittering treasures and unhurried lifestyle that are the Golden Isles of Georgia, escape the daily grind to see why the Ten-

nessee Smokies continues to be one of the most magical destinations during the Holiday season. It’s How Autumn is Done

FREDRICKSEN LIBRARY• WEST SHORE REC NEWS

Thank you once again for vo1ng Fredricksen Library Simply the Best Library! We

are proud that Fredricksen has taken the top honors among all libraries for ten

years.

Homework Helpers program begins October 1 Teacher volunteers will be in Fredricksen Library's Lower lobby most Thursdays, 4:00 p.m.

un1l 5:00 p.m., during the school year to offer individualized tutoring for students in

grades 1-5. Homework Helpers is a free program, now in its fourth year.

Friends of Fredricksen Annual Silent Auc%on

Saturday, November 21 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Ruggaber Community Room All money raised at the silent auc1on is used to benefit the library for children’s, teen and adult programming and for en-

hancements with items not covered by the regular library budget. Shop early and be ready for the holidays.

Fredricksen Library Holiday Book Tree November & December in the Atrium

Stop in and see the Fredricksen Library Holiday Book Tree. Created en1rely from out-of-date withdrawn books that were des-

1ned for the recycling bin, the 6 ;. tree is a fundraiser and volunteer project. For a minimum $10 dona1on, patrons are able to

have a name or family name placed on the spine of a book for the 2015 holiday season.

Blood Pressure Screenings Thursdays from 9:15 am to 1:00 pm

Holy Spirit Hospital has partnered with Fredricksen Library to offer free Blood Pressure Screenings. For your convenience, three

parking spaces are reserved near the main entrance.

For a complete lis1ng of events, please visit www.fredricksenlibrary.org

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